Om Namah Shivaya Mantra
Om Namah Shivaya is one of the most popular Hindu mantras and is considered one of the most important ones in Shaivism. The mantra can be traced back thousands of years ago. The mantra is the most significant type of devotion to the Shaivism group of Hinduism.
This mantra is a passage to know and understand oneself. It is believed that the sound vibrations of the mantra are the purified articulation of the deepest nature.
Mantra in Hindi
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Mantra in English
Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namah Shivaya Meaning
Om: Before the Universe, there was a void of vibrations and pure existence. Out of the vibration came the sound of ‘Om’ and then the Universe was formed.
Namah: it means to bow down
Shivaya: means Shiva or inner self.
The mantra explores five signs. Five toes, five fingers, elements, etc. it is believed that Shiva has five activities to perform including, creating, keeping up, disguising, pulverizing, and effortlessly revealing. This mantra helps to purify our feelings. It also rectifies our smelling, tasting, seeing, feeling, and hearing. Chanting this mantra purifies and cleanses our self-being.
Origin of the mantra
The mantra is present in the Shri Rudram hymn which is the part of Krishna Yajurveda. The hymn is taken from the second chapter of the fourth book of Taittiriya Samhita. The mantra is present without the initial Om in the eighth verse of Namakam. It means salutation to Lord Shiva.
How does this mantra help in healing?
The mantra helps in healing a person’s ego and animosity. It directs the person to the right path and releases all the stress and worries from the overburdened mind. By chanting this mantra one could protect himself from the negative impact of other grahas.
How should you chant the mantra?
One should chant this mantra multiple times a day. The right way to chant this mantra is by crossing your legs and with folded hands. As soon you wake up, purify your body by chanting this mantra by sitting in an outdoor location.
