Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism and is the historical text of Jainism and Buddhism. The Sanskrit script is sometimes used to spell out names or mantras in tattoo designs.

These are complex tattoo designs—one mistake, and your tattoo could mean something entirely different from what you intended it to be. Sanskrit tattoos are intricate designs because you’re dealing with ancient fonts and languages that must be properly applied to the skin to be understood.

There are thousands of Sanskrit tattoo ideas, so how do you choose the right one for you? If you’re a spiritual guy, then you might find inspiration from the 25 Sanskrit tattoos for men below.