Shiva Mantras
Om Namah Shivaya
Lord Shiva
Shaivism's five-syllable mantra — the simplest and most complete surrender to Shiva.
When to chant
On Mondays, while offering abhishekam to a Shivling, or any time on a japa mala.
Sanskrit verse
ॐ नमः शिवाय॥
Transliteration
Om Namah Shivaya.
Meaning
Salutations to Shiva, the auspicious one. Built from five syllables (Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya), this mantra is a complete surrender to the Shiva principle.
Common questions
What is Om Namah Shivaya and why is it chanted? +
Shaivism's five-syllable mantra — the simplest and most complete surrender to Shiva.
When should Om Namah Shivaya be chanted? +
On Mondays, while offering abhishekam to a Shivling, or any time on a japa mala.
What does Om Namah Shivaya mean? +
Salutations to Shiva, the auspicious one. Built from five syllables (Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya), this mantra is a complete surrender to the Shiva principle.
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