Evil Eye + Prayer & Mantras

BY NICOLE LAU

Words carry power—spoken with intention, they shape reality, invoke divine protection, and create energetic shields that no physical amulet can match. When prayer and mantras combine with evil eye protection, the watchful symbol becomes infused with sacred sound, divine blessing, and the vibrational frequency of protection itself. From ancient religious prayers to modern affirmations, verbal protection amplifies evil eye defense through the most powerful tool humans possess: the voice of intention, faith, and spiritual authority.

The Power of Sacred Sound

Why Words Protect

Vibrational reality:

• Sound creates vibration that affects physical and energetic reality
• Specific frequencies have measurable effects
• Words carry intention and meaning beyond sound
• Repetition builds and amplifies energy
• Voice connects inner intention to outer manifestation

Spiritual mechanisms:

• Invocation: Calls upon divine/spiritual forces
• Declaration: States reality into being
• Affirmation: Reinforces protective truth
• Blessing: Channels divine grace
• Command: Exercises spiritual authority

Psychological effects:

• Focuses mind and intention
• Creates confidence and calm
• Overrides fear and anxiety
• Builds neural pathways of protection
• Anchors belief in safety

Prayer vs. Mantra vs. Affirmation

Prayer:

• Communication with divine/higher power
• Request for protection and blessing
• Surrender to divine will
• Relationship-based (you and God/Universe)
• Often spontaneous or traditional

Mantra:

• Sacred sound or phrase repeated
• Creates vibrational protection
• Often in sacred languages (Sanskrit, Hebrew, Arabic)
• Power in sound itself, not just meaning
• Repetition builds energy

Affirmation:

• Positive statement of truth
• Declares protective reality
• Reprograms subconscious
• Self-empowerment focused
• Modern, accessible language

All three work with evil eye: Choose based on your spiritual tradition and what resonates most powerfully.

Traditional Religious Prayers

Islamic Prayers for Evil Eye

Surah Al-Falaq (Chapter 113):

"Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak, from the evil of that which He created, from the evil of darkness when it settles, from the evil of the blowers in knots, and from the evil of an envier when he envies."

Use: Recite morning and evening, or when feeling evil eye

Surah An-Nas (Chapter 114):

"Say: I seek refuge in the Lord of mankind, the Sovereign of mankind, the God of mankind, from the evil of the retreating whisperer who whispers in the breasts of mankind, of jinn and mankind."

Use: Protection against all evil, including evil eye

Ayat al-Kursi (Throne Verse):

Powerful protection verse from Surah Al-Baqarah (2:255)

Use: Recite daily, especially before sleep and travel

Mashallah:

"God has willed it" - Said after compliments to neutralize potential evil eye

Jewish Prayers for Evil Eye

Ben Porat Prayer:

"Ben Porat Yosef, Ben Porat Alei Ayin" (A fruitful son is Joseph, a fruitful son to the eye)

Use: Traditional protection, especially when tying red string

Mi Shebeirach (Healing Prayer):

Prayer for healing and protection, adapted for evil eye removal

Shema:

"Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One"

Use: Ultimate declaration of faith and protection

Kein Ayin Hara:

"No evil eye" - Said after mentioning good fortune

Christian Prayers for Evil Eye

Psalm 23:

"The Lord is my shepherd... though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me..."

Use: Complete protection and divine presence

Psalm 91:

"He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty... no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent..."

Use: Powerful protection prayer

St. Michael Prayer:

"St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil..."

Use: Invokes angelic protection

Sign of the Cross:

Made while saying: "In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit"

Use: Immediate protection gesture

Hindu Mantras for Evil Eye

Hanuman Chalisa:

40-verse prayer to Hanuman for protection and strength

Use: Powerful protection, especially against evil eye

Durga Mantra:

"Om Dum Durgayei Namaha"

Use: Invokes fierce protective goddess

Ganesha Mantra:

"Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha"

Use: Removes obstacles, including evil eye

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra:

"Om Tryambakam Yajamahe..."

Use: Ultimate protection and healing mantra

Buddhist Mantras

Om Mani Padme Hum:

Compassion mantra that purifies and protects

Green Tara Mantra:

"Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha"

Use: Swift protection from fears and dangers

Medicine Buddha Mantra:

"Tayata Om Bekanze..."

Use: Healing and protection from illness (including evil eye effects)

Universal Protection Prayers

Morning Protection Prayer

"Divine Source of all protection, I call upon your light this day. Surround me with your shield, guard me with your love, and protect me from all harm, evil eye, and negative energy. May I walk in safety, speak in truth, and act in love. I am protected, I am blessed, I am safe. And so it is."

Use: Daily morning ritual with evil eye amulet

Evening Protection Prayer

"As this day ends, I release all negative energy I may have encountered. I cleanse myself of any evil eye or harmful attention. I am purified, protected, and at peace. I rest in divine safety tonight. Thank you for this day's protection. Amen/So it is."

Use: Before sleep, holding evil eye protection

Emergency Protection Prayer

"I am surrounded by divine light. No harm can touch me. All evil eye, negative energy, and harmful intentions bounce off my shield and return to sender transformed into love. I am safe. I am protected. I am invincible in divine love. Now and always."

Use: When feeling under attack or in threatening situation

Evil Eye Specific Mantras

Simple Protection Mantras

"I am protected"

• Simplest, most direct
• Repeat 3, 7, or 108 times
• Touch evil eye amulet while saying
• Builds confidence and energetic shield

"No evil eye can touch me"

• Specific to evil eye defense
• Declarative and powerful
• State with authority
• Repeat when feeling vulnerable

"I reflect all harm"

• Activates mirror/reflection protection
• Works with reflective amulets
• Visualize while saying
• Sends negativity back to source

Longer Protection Mantras

"I am surrounded by divine light. Evil eye cannot penetrate my shield. I am watched over, protected, and safe."

"By the power of the watchful eye, I am defended. By the grace of divine love, I am blessed. By the strength of my spirit, I am invincible."

"Light surrounds me, love enfolds me, power protects me. Wherever I am, God is, and all is well."

Mantra with Evil Eye Visualization

Practice:

1. Hold or wear evil eye protection
2. Close eyes, breathe deeply
3. Visualize blue evil eye glowing before you
4. Begin mantra: "Om Nazar Raksha Om" (Om Protection from Evil Eye Om)
5. With each repetition, see evil eye growing brighter
6. Continue for 3, 7, or 21 minutes
7. Feel protection solidify

Creating Personal Prayers and Mantras

Elements of Effective Protection Prayer

Include:

• Invocation: Call upon divine/spiritual forces
• Statement of need: Clearly state desire for protection
• Specific mention: Name evil eye explicitly
• Affirmation: Declare protection as present reality
• Gratitude: Thank for protection received
• Closing: Seal prayer (Amen, So it is, etc.)

Example structure:

"[Divine name], I call upon your protection. Shield me from all evil eye, harmful gazes, and negative energy. I am surrounded by your light and defended by your love. Thank you for this protection. I am safe. Amen."

Personalizing Traditional Prayers

Adapt to your tradition:

• Use divine names from your faith
• Incorporate your religious language
• Add personal elements
• Make it feel authentic to you
• Respect origins while personalizing

Writing Your Own Mantra

Guidelines:

• Keep it short and memorable
• Use present tense ("I am" not "I will be")
• Make it positive (what you want, not what you don't)
• Include feeling words (safe, protected, blessed)
• Make it rhythmic for easy repetition
• Test it—does it feel powerful when you say it?

Prayer and Mantra Practices

Daily Protection Routine

Morning (5 minutes):

1. Hold evil eye amulet
2. Recite morning protection prayer
3. Repeat chosen mantra 7 or 21 times
4. Visualize shield of light
5. Put on evil eye jewelry with intention

Throughout day:

• Touch amulet and repeat short mantra when needed
• Before vulnerable situations, quick prayer
• After compliments or attention, neutralizing phrase

Evening (5 minutes):

1. Remove evil eye jewelry mindfully
2. Recite evening protection prayer
3. Thank protection for day's defense
4. Release any accumulated negativity
5. Rest in peace

Mala/Rosary Practice

Using prayer beads with evil eye:

What you need:

• Mala (108 beads) or rosary
• Evil eye amulet or bead
• Chosen mantra or prayer

Practice:

1. Sit comfortably with mala and evil eye
2. Begin at guru bead (large bead)
3. Recite mantra once per bead
4. Move through all 108 beads
5. Complete cycle builds powerful protection
6. Do daily or weekly

Walking Meditation with Mantra

Moving prayer practice:

1. Wear evil eye protection
2. Walk slowly and mindfully
3. Coordinate mantra with steps
4. Example: "I am" (step) "protected" (step)
5. Continue for 10-20 minutes
6. Embodies protection in movement

Chanting Circle

Group protection practice:

• Gather with others
• Place evil eye symbol in center
• Chant protection mantra together
• Group energy amplifies individual protection
• Powerful for community defense

Combining Prayer with Physical Protection

Blessing Evil Eye Amulets

Ritual:

1. Hold new evil eye protection
2. Recite prayer of blessing
3. Example: "I bless this evil eye with divine protection. May it guard me faithfully, deflect all harm, and remind me of divine presence. Blessed be."
4. Breathe on amulet three times
5. Wear or place with gratitude

Prayer Before Wearing

Daily practice:

• Before putting on evil eye jewelry, hold it
• Say brief prayer or mantra
• Activates protection for the day
• Creates conscious relationship with amulet

Mantra While Touching Amulet

Throughout day:

• When feeling vulnerable, touch evil eye
• Silently or aloud repeat mantra
• Physical touch + verbal power = strong protection
• Anchors protection in body and voice

Advanced Practices

108 Repetitions

Sacred number practice:

• 108 is sacred in many traditions
• Repeat protection mantra 108 times
• Use mala beads to count
• Builds powerful energetic protection
• Weekly or monthly practice

40-Day Practice

Transformation through consistency:

• Choose one prayer or mantra
• Recite daily for 40 days
• Same time, same place if possible
• Builds unbreakable protection
• Transforms consciousness
• Traditional in many spiritual paths

Japa Meditation

Continuous repetition:

• Repeat mantra continuously
• Let it become background of consciousness
• Mantra protects even when not consciously thinking it
• Advanced practice
• Creates constant protective field

For Different Situations

Before Social Gatherings

"I enter this gathering protected and blessed. My energy is my own. I am shielded from all envy, negativity, and harmful attention. I enjoy connection while maintaining boundaries. I am safe."

Before Posting on Social Media

"As I share this, I surround it with protection. May only love and support reach me. All envy and negativity bounce off my shield. I am protected in visibility. Mashallah/Blessed be."

For Children

"Divine love surrounds [child's name]. Angels watch over them. No evil eye can touch them. They are protected, blessed, and safe. Thank you for guarding this precious child."

For Business/Success

"My success is divinely protected. My achievements are blessed and shielded. Professional envy cannot touch me. I prosper in safety and share my abundance with gratitude."

The Voice of Protection

Prayer and mantra transform evil eye protection from external symbol to internal reality. When you speak protection into being, you become the source of your own defense. The evil eye watches, but your voice commands. The amulet deflects, but your prayer invokes divine forces beyond any physical tool. Together—symbol and sound, amulet and affirmation, eye and voice—you create comprehensive protection that shields body, mind, and spirit. Speak your protection, and know that your words carry the power of the divine, the authority of your spirit, and the unbreakable shield of sacred sound.