Om Namah Shivaya (Panchakshara)
Shiva
Naam Japa (Name Chant)
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Transliteration
Om Na-mah Shi-vaa-ya
Original Sanskrit
ॐ नमः शिवाय
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Meaning
I bow to Shiva — the auspicious one, the supreme consciousness.
Word-by-Word
Om = primordial sound; namaḥ = bow/surrender; Śivāya = to Shiva (the auspicious one). The five syllables Na-Ma-Śi-Vā-Ya represent the five elements: earth, water, fire, air, space.
When to Chant
Anytime, especially on Mondays, Shivaratri, during Shiva puja.
Best Time: Anytime; especially morning and before sleep
Benefits
Purifies mind and body. Brings peace, protection, and liberation. One of the most universally chanted mantras.
Source
Krishna Yajurveda, Taittiriya Samhita (Namakam); widely used in Shaiva Agamas
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Pronunciation aid only — not a certified Vedic recitation.
Type
Naam Japa (Name Chant)
Length
Short (1-2 lines)
Difficulty
Easy - Anyone can chant
Deity
Shiva