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Shiva Mantra — Meaning, Benefits & Chanting

ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya

Meaning

The five-syllable mantra honouring Shiva's five faces. Calms and focuses the mind.

Repetitions
108
Best time
Early evening

Benefits

Calms an agitated mind, dissolves ego and fear, and awakens inner peace and detachment.

Significance

The Panchakshari is considered Shiva's own mantra — repeating it is said to be as powerful as worshipping all five elements he represents.

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