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Powerful Shiva Mantras
Lord Shiva is one of the Trimurtis in Hinduism. He is the God of death and destruction. But he is also very merciful. Shiva has many names including Rudra, Mahadeva, and Bholenath. It is not very hard to appease him. One of his names is Ashutosh, meaning ‘one who is easily pleased’. One can please him by offering just water and bilva leaves as long as one’s devotion is pure.
Though he is the cosmic destroyer, he is also the most pure and auspicious. None of the 3 Gunas -Sattva, Rajas, or Tamas – has any effect on him. He is an impartial deity to whom all devotees are the same, be they rich or poor, good or bad. He is an innocent god who grants boons even to those who may be evil. Due to this, he is called Bholenath (‘Bhola’ means ‘innocent’). Though he is the Lord of the Universe, he lives like an ascetic, unlike the other gods.
If one has true devotion and dedication, one can get the blessings of Lord Shiva. He does not need you to make rigorous efforts to win his heart. The slightest effort, if it comes from the depths of your heart, can please him. He is also very kind-hearted and forgiving.
Shiva represents peace and tranquility. He is a “yogi” and mystic who renounced all worldly pleasures. He enlightens his devotees and helps them achieve success.
One way to invoke Shiva’s blessings is by chanting Shiva Mantras. There are many kinds of Shiva Mantras. By chanting them, we can be rid of illness, sorrow, and other problems. Shiva Mantras work by invoking ‘Shiva Tattva’ to eliminate enemies and obstacles.
The Mantras act like “Raksha Kavach” (protective armor). They can protect us from threats, dangers, and enemies. Chanting Shiva Mantras also helps to attract success and prosperity. Lord Shiva’s “Beej” or seed mantra is “Om Namah Shivaya.” Shiva Mantras have the power to remove fears and tensions. They bestow positive energy to deal with life’s challenges.
Shiva’s power lies behind all Shiva Mantras. “Shiva” means “One who is eternally pure.” “Shiva” also means perfection and auspiciousness. He is the “Lord of Immortality” as he conquered Death.
Simply by uttering his name, the body, mind, and soul can be rejuvenated. Shiva Mantras are said to have healing powers. By chanting Shiva Mantras, you can realize your wishes and attain Moksha.
Here are 9 powerful Shiva Mantras.
1. Panchakshari Shiva Mantra
Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning – I bow to Shiva
Shiva here represents the supreme reality or the inner Self. So, when one chants this Mantra, one is calling to one’s inner self. Shiva Panchakshari Mantra gives you protection and safety. It enhances our inner potential and strength. It can also bring positive energy. Everyone can chant it. It can be chanted any number of times.
2. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Om Try- Ambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pusstti-Vardhanam | Urvaarukam-Iva Bandhanaan Mrtyor-Mukssiiya Maa-[A]mrtaat ||
Meaning – Om, We worship the Three-Eyed One, who is fragrant, increasing the nourishment. From these many bondages similar to cucumbers (tied to their creepers), May I be liberated from death (attachment to perishable things) so that I am not separated from the perception of immortality (immortal essence pervading everywhere).
This is supposedly the most powerful Shiva Mantra. One cannot chant it at any time or any which way. Some restrictions are present, and one should know when and how to chant it. By chanting this Mantra, one can get rid of fears, especially the fear of death. “Mahamrityunjaya” means “victory over death”.
3. Rudra Mantra
Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay
This Mantra is like a shortcut to appease Shiva. It helps invoke the blessings of Lord Rudra, a fierce form of Shiva. By chanting it, one can get one’s wishes fulfilled.
4. Shiva Gayatri Mantra
Om Tatpurushaay Vidmahe Mahadevaay Deemahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat
Meaning – Om, Let me meditate on the great Purusha, Oh, greatest God, give me higher intellect, and let God Rudra illuminate my mind.
For those who seek peace of mind and those who wish to please Shiva, this Mantra is ideal.
5. Shiva Dhyaan Mantra
Karcharankritam Vaa Kaayjam Karmjam Vaa Shravannayanjam Vaa Maansam Vaa Paradham |
Vihitam Vihitam Vaa Sarv Metat Kshamasva Jay Jay Karunaabdhe Shree Mahadev Shambho ||
Meaning – Ode to the Supreme One to cleanse the body, mind, and soul of all the stress, rejection, failure, depression, and other negative forces that one faces.
If you want to meditate on Shiva, then the Shiva Dhyaan Mantra is perfect. Through the Mantra, one can seek forgiveness for all the sins one committed in this life or the past life. It is very effective if your aim is to purify your soul and the negativity that pervades your life.
6. Ekadasa Rudra Mantra
There are 11 Mantras totally. They are:
1. Kapali – Om HumHum Satrustambhanaya Hum Hum Om Phat
2. Pingala – Om Shrim Hrim Shrim Sarva Mangalaya Pingalaya Om Namah
3. Bhima – Om Aim Aim Mano Vanchita Siddhaya Aim Aim Om
4. Virupaksha – Om Rudraya Roganashaya Agacha Cha Ram Om Namah
5. Vilohita – Om Shrim Hrim Sam Sam Hrim Shrim Shankarshanaya Om
6. Shastha – Om Hrim Hrim Safalyayai Siddhaye Om Namah
7. Ajapada – Om Shrim Bam Sough Balavardhanaya Baleshwaraya Rudraya Phut Om
8. Ahirbhudanya – Om Hram Hrim Hum Samastha Graha Dosha Vinashaya Om
9. Sambhu – Om Gam Hluam Shroum Glaum Gam Om Namah
10. Chanda –Om Chum Chandishwaraya Tejasyaya Chum Om Phut
11. Bhava – Om Bhavod Bhava Sambhavaya Ishta Darshana Om Sam Om Namaha
These Shiva Mantras pay tribute to Shiva in 11 different forms or Rudra Forms. The effects are more if one chants the Mantra that is associated with a particular month. But the other Mantras can also be recited. Devotees usually chant this Mantra during Maha Shivaratri or Maha Rudra Yajna.
7. Om Namaste Astu Bhagawan – Shiva Stotram
Namaste Astu Bhagavan
Vishveshvaraaya Mahaadevaaya
Trayambakaaya Tripurantakaaya
Trikaalaagni – Kaalaaya
Kaalaagni – Rudraaya Nilakantaaya Mrityunjayaaya
Sarveshvaraaya Sadaashivaaya
Sriman Mahadevaaya Namah.
Meaning – Oh Lord, salutations to you, Oh Lord of the Universe, Greatest of them all!
He who has three eyes (eye of omniscience), he who gives enlightenment which is beyond the three (astral, physical & causal) worlds, He who like fire devours all three times (Past, Present, Future) within himself, like Time, he who ends everything, like Time, he who disciplines the world into order, He whose body is vast ( blue like the sky, oceans), He who has conquered Yama, the Lord of Death/ Time.
Lord of all Beings, Consciousness which is untouched by the world yet everything in the world is because of him.
8. Lord Shiva Mantra for Good Health
Saurastradese visadetiramye jyotirmayam candrakalavatansam.
Bhaktipradanaya krpavatirnam tan somanatham saranam Prapadye
Kaverikanarmadayoh Pavitre samagame sajjanataranaya
Sadaiva mandhatrpure vasantamonkaramisam sivamekamide.
9. Lord Shiva Dhyaan Mantra for peace, prosperity, and good health
Karcharankritam Vaa Kaayjam Karmjam Vaa Shravannayanjam Vaa Maansam Vaa Paradham | Vihitam Vihitam Vaa Sarv Metat Kshamasva Jay Jay Karunaabdhe Shree Mahadev Shambho ||
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