Prayers / Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namah Shivaya: meaning and how to chant
The five-syllable mantra of Shiva. A simple bow to the divine within and around us.
Addressed to Lord Shiva · Source: Panchakshara mantra, Yajurveda (Sri Rudram)
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om. I bow to Shiva, the auspicious one.
Om namaḥ śivāya
Saral arth
Main Shiv ko pranaam karta/karti hoon. Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya, ye paanch akshar paanch tattvon ke pratik maane jaate hain.
How it is chanted
- Can be chanted anytime, aloud or silently, with no special rules.
- Mondays, Pradosh and Mahashivratri are traditionally considered especially good.
- Many people repeat it with the breath during walks or before sleep.
Traditional belief
Believed to calm the mind, burn away negativity and bring steadiness in hard phases.
This describes what the tradition holds, not a scientific or medical claim.
Which mantra suits your chart?
Priyanka can suggest the right mantra, day and count for your planets in a one-to-one reading.