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🕉️ Om Namah Shivaya

“Om Namah Shivaya” (ॐ नमः शिवाय) is one of the most sacred mantras in Hinduism, dedicated to Shiva.

Meaning

• Om (ॐ) – The primordial cosmic sound
• Namah (नमः) – I bow / I offer reverence
• Shivaya (शिवाय) – To Shiva

👉 “I bow to Lord Shiva.”

or

👉 “Salutations to Shiva.”

Deeper Spiritual Meaning

This is called the Panchakshari Mantra (five-syllabled mantra):

Na – Ma – Shi – Va – Ya

These five syllables symbolize:

• The five elements (earth, water, fire, air, space)
• The five faces of Shiva
• Purification of body, mind, and soul

Spiritual Significance

• Brings inner peace and calmness
• Removes negativity and fear
• Helps in meditation and self-realization
• Can be chanted anytime

It is considered both a devotional mantra and a powerful meditation mantra.

If you’d like, I can also explain its meaning according to different Shaiva traditions or guide you on how to chant it properly. 🙏🕉️