Published
March 7, 2024
Shiva, whose name means “The Auspicious One,” is one of the main gods in Hinduism. He’s worshipped as the top god in a group called Shaivism, which is a big part of Hinduism today. Shiva is known for creating, preserving, transforming, and destroying things.
At the highest level, Shiva is seen as something without a definite form, infinite, above everything, and never changing.
Shiva has different forms, some kind and some scary.
In-kind forms, he’s shown as a wise Yogi who lives a simple life on a mountain called Kailash. He’s also shown as a family man with a wife named Parvati and two kids, Ganesha and Kartikeya. In scary forms, he’s often shown defeating demons.
Shiva is also seen as the god who watches over yoga, meditation, and the arts. He goes by many names like Mahadeva, Pashupati, Bhairava, Vishwanath, Bhole Nath, Shambhu, and Shankar. Shiva is known for dancing, too, and is called Nataraja, the Lord of Dancers. Hindus show their respect to Lord Shiva by keeping a special place for him in temples, usually in the form of a Shivling.
People believe that chanting a special prayer called a Shiva Mantra can help get rid of obstacles and bring good luck. It’s also called the Raktha Kavach Mantra. Chanting this mantra on a certain day called Chaturdashi is believed to be very powerful and lucky. Regularly saying this mantra is said to bring success and prosperity in life.
- SHIVA MOOLA MANTRA
|| Om Namah Shivaya ||
The Secret of Panchakshara Mantra, Om Namah Shivayah
The Secret of Panchakshara: Panchakshara is a powerful mantra made up of five letters, Namassivaya. A mantra is a phrase or sound that helps remove obstacles and bring happiness to those who focus on it, granting everlasting joy and immortality. Panchakshara is considered the best among seven crore mantras. In the Yajurveda, there are seven sections called Skandhas.
” I bow to Shiva. Shiva is the ultimate truth, the inner spirit. It’s the name for the awareness that exists within everyone. “
2. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
|| Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Mamritat ||
Origin of the Sanjeevani Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: The Sanjeevani Mahamrityunjaya mantra was found by Sage Markandeya. Markandeya, who was the son of Sage Mrikandu and Madhumati, had a short life of only 16 years. He fervently prayed to Lord Shiva by repeating this mantra. Impressed by his devotion, Lord Shiva granted him eternal life.
Benefits:
Mahamrityunjaya means winning over big death and beating the feeling of being separated from negative spirits. People chant this to have a long, healthy life and to heal from serious sickness, especially when they’re very ill. The Moon God first used this mantra to escape death after being cursed by Daksha, the father of Sathi Devi, who was the wife of Lord Shiva.
3. Shiv Dhyan Mantra
|| Karcharankritam Vaa Kaayjam Karmjam Vaa Shravannayanjam Vaa Maansam Vaa Paradham |
Vihitam Vihitam Vaa Sarv Metat Kshamasva Jay Jay Karunaabdhe Shree Mahadev Shambho ||
Meaning:
An homage to the highest power, to purify the body, mind, and soul from all stress, rejection, failure, depression, and other negative forces that we encounter.
Benefits:
The divine energy produced when chanting this mantra repels negative and evil forces, forming a strong shield that protects against diseases, sorrows, fears, and other troubles.
4. Shiva Gayatri Mantra
|| Om Tatpurushaay Vidmahe Vidmahe Mahadevaay Deemahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat ||
Meaning:
Om, May I focus my thoughts on the great divine being. Oh, supreme God, grant me wisdom, and may the divine Rudra enlighten my mind.
Benefits:
Reciting this Shiva Mantra with sincere devotion can help us uncover the happiness and divine essence that already exists within us.
5. Rudra Mantra
|| Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay ||
Benefits:
This is called the Rudra mantra. It’s chanted to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and is believed to be effective in fulfilling one’s desires.
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