Panchakshari 108x
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning
I bow to Shiva, the auspicious one.
Benefit
Panchakshari mantra — the five-syllable mantra grants peace, removes negativity, leads to moksha. Most fundamental Shiva mantra.
Sacred Mantras
Lord Shiva Mantras
शिव
5 authoritative mantras for Lord Shiva — chanted for centuries by sadhakas. Each with Sanskrit, transliteration, meaning and recitation guide.
How to recite
- Sit facing east or north; spine straight; eyes closed or soft-focused.
- Count repetitions on a 108-bead mala (one round = 108).
- Morning brahma muhurta (4-6 AM) is most potent. Daily consistency > intensity.
- Beej mantras require initiation (diksha) from a guru for full effect.
Invocation 108x
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-vardhanam | Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Maamritat
Meaning
We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva who is fragrant and nourishes well. Liberate me from death, like a cucumber from the vine, but not from immortality.
Benefit
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra — heals serious illness, protects from accidents, grants longevity. From Rig Veda 7.59.12.
Beej Mantra 108x
ॐ ह्रौं जूं सः
Om Hroum Joom Sah
Meaning
Beej-mantra invocation of Mrityunjaya Shiva.
Benefit
Mrityunjaya Beej Mantra — quick beej form for healing and protection.
Gayatri 108x
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Mahaadevaaya Dhimahi | Tanno Rudrah Prachodayaat
Meaning
May we know that Supreme Person; may we meditate upon Mahadeva. May Rudra inspire us.
Benefit
Rudra Gayatri Mantra — invokes Shiva's wisdom and dispels darkness from the intellect.
Moola Mantra 108x
ॐ ह्रीं नमः शिवाय ह्रीं ॐ
Om Hreem Namah Shivaya Hreem Om
Meaning
Beej-enhanced salutation to Shiva.
Benefit
Tantric form combining Hreem beej with Panchakshari — used in Sri Vidya tradition for spiritual awakening.
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