Om Hreem Namo Bhagavate Rudrayaॐ ह्रीं नमो भगवते रुद्राय
Devoted to Lord Rudra (fierce Shiva)
Source: Rudra Samhita / Krishna Yajur Veda
Transliteration
om hreem namo bhagavate rudraya, om aim hreem shreem am ham om rudraya namah
Meaning (English)
Om Hreem — salutations to the divine Lord Rudra. The Rudra-bija mantra invoking the fierce protective aspect of Shiva. Used during Rudrabhishek ceremonies + intense Shiva sadhana. The bija Hreem is the foremost Shakti syllable; combined with Rudra, it amplifies protective + transformative energy.
Benefits (Phal)
Foundational mantra for Rudrabhishek + Shiva worship. Daily japa grants protection from enemies, healing from chronic illness, and cultivation of vairagya (dispassion). Recommended during Sade Sati + severe Saturn afflictions. Combined with bilva leaves offering for amplified effect.
When to Chant
Monday (Somvar), Pradosh Vrat days, Maha Shivaratri, during Rudrabhishek ceremonies, sunrise daily by serious Shiva sadhakas.
How to Chant
Sit facing east or north before Shiva lingam. Light a bilva-leaf garland. Chant 108 times on rudraksha mala. For serious sadhakas: 1008 times daily for 40 days.
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