ॐ नमः शिवाय Audio

Om Namah Shivaya mantra is sung by devotees in prayers and recited by yogis in meditation. It is associated with qualities of prayer, divine-love, grace, truth, and blissfulness.

Traditionally, it is accepted to be a powerful healing mantra beneficial for all physical and mental ailments.Soulful recitation of this mantra brings peace to the heart and joy to the Atmaa or Soul. Sages consider that the recitation of these syllables is sound therapy for the body and nectar for the soul .The nature of the mantra is the calling upon the higher self; it is the calling upon Shiva, the destroyer deity, to aid in the death (destruction of ego) and rebirth achieved during meditation.

It is called Siva Panchakshara, or Siva Panchakshari, the "five-syllable" mantra (viz., excluding the Om) dedicated to Siva. The Siva Panchakshari mantra is the most holy salutation to Śiva. The Panchakshara can be recited by Shiva devotees during pooja, Japa, Dhyana, homa and while smearing Vibhuti.

Helaing power:

1.When you feel like all of life is conspiring against you, this Mantra shows you the path to peace, and gives you the clarity and intellect needed to act with grace and dignity.
2.This Mantra will temper your aggression, boost your determination and relive the stress from your burdened mind.
3.You will find your self-worth increasing, as the divine power of this Mantra boosts your self-confidence and the way other people perceive you. Your mind is calm and life becomes easier to handle.
4.You will able to balance your work and home life much more efficiently.
5.According to astrology, this Mantra is very useful in diminishing the harmful effects of the negative “grahas” (planets) and minimizing the bad influences you beget from their astral position.

Mornings and evenings are the best time for chant, but you are not restricted to just these hours! You may chant this Mantra anytime and anywhere, especially if you are in trouble or are faced with negative forces. This is the most famous of all the Mantras dedicated to Shiva because of its versatility and great power.