Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

The revered Panchakshari mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva.

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Sanskrit Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय॥

I bow to Shiva, the auspicious inner Self.

Meaning

Meaning & context

A salutation to Shiva. It is traditionally recited as a concise expression of reverence, surrender and remembrance of Mahadev.