In the lost corridors of ancient Tantra Shastra, there exists a subtle but potent spiritual formula — not often spoken aloud, and rarely passed on outside the oral lineage. This is not a mantra for mere chanting; it is a sacred tantric key for invoking Netra Tejas — the inner fire and radiance of the eyes.
As one who has walked the path of mantra sadhana under the guidance of Himalayan adepts, I share this not lightly. This mantra is not dedicated to any particular deity, but rather to Brahmanda Shakti — the cosmic mother, the universal force that animates all sentient life.
The Mantra of the Eyes
ॐ ह्रीं नेत्र तेजसे नमः
Om Hreem Netraa Tejase Namah
This is no ordinary chant. This is a Brahmic vibration, designed to purify the inner nadis, awaken dormant pranic light in the Ajna Chakra, and draw cosmic energy directly into the practitioner’s gaze.
- Om is the primordial resonance from which all creation emerges.
- Hreem is the Mahashakti Bija — the seed of divine illumination, protection, and attraction.
- Netra Tejase invokes the spiritual brilliance of the eyes — not just physical clarity, but darshan shakti — the power to see and be seen in truth.
- Namah seals the mantra in surrender.
When performed correctly, this mantra initiates a gentle yet profound tantric healing process for the eyes — from the subtle pranic sheath down to the cellular tissue.
The Scriptural Echoes
Although not popularized in mainstream scriptures, references to Tejas Mantras appear in various tantric paddhatis and oral lineages from Kashmir to Kerala. The use of Hreem to draw celestial energy into sensory organs is an advanced aspect of mantra chikitsa — energetic medicine through sacred sound.
Many tantrics believe that when the eyes lose their luster, it’s not just a sign of aging or strain — it’s a symptom of spiritual disconnection. This mantra restores that link.
How to Practice
This sadhana should be treated with the same reverence one would offer to the rising sun. Cleanliness, silence, and internal purity are not optional — they are part of the ritual.
- Time: Brahma Muhurta (4–6 AM) is ideal. Alternatively, just after sunrise while facing the sun.
- Direction: Face East or North — the directions of Surya and Soma, light and wisdom.
- Preparation: Bathe. Wear clean, preferably white or saffron cloth. Avoid electronics or talking before the practice.
- Method: Sit in padmasana or vajrasana. Eyes closed, spine straight. Mentally visualize radiant golden light flowing from the cosmos into your eyes. Let the eyes relax into that field.
Chant the mantra 308 times with a rudraksha mala or simply count with the breath. There is no need for deity worship or external ritual. The universe itself is the altar.
Effects Observed in Practice
Those who have practiced this mantra for 41 days report:
- Relief from dryness, redness, and eye strain
- A gradual increase in the clarity and glow of the eyes
- Heightened mental focus and third-eye sensitivity
- An aura of presence — the gaze becomes more penetrating and still
From a tantric standpoint, this is the return of Netra Shakti — the awakened eye not just as an organ of perception, but as a vessel of spiritual energy.
🙏 Final Notes from a Practitioner
This mantra is not a superstition, nor a magic spell. It is Tantra Yoga in its purest form — the alchemy of body, energy, and sound.
In a time when so much tantra has been diluted into pleasure rituals or vague affirmations, let us return to the root. Let us sit in silence. Let us call upon the power of mantra, tantra, and sacred intent.
This is the path of the seer. Not the tourist.
May your eyes shine not with the light of screens, but with the radiance of the cosmos.
