
In this case, the “Om” is not included and merely precedes the five holy letters, being ‘ na, mah, shi, vaa and ya’.

The Shiva Mantra is a panchakshari mantra or a five-syllable mantra. The Shiva Mantra is one of the simplest mantras you can say. He is known as the one with “matted” hair and is usually portrayed practicing yoga. He has a third eye and a crescent moon on his head. He is depicted as having skin that is covered in ash, giving him either a blue, white, or purple complexion. When you think of Hindu deities, Shiva is most likely the first to come to mind. He is the creator, protector, and transformer of the entire universe. He is one of the three gods that form the holy trinity alongside Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is one of the most important Hindu deities, and the supreme God in Shaivism.

Since it is the mantra of Shiva – the destroyer – it is seen as the death of the ego, and a rebirth of the soul.

The mantra is used as a means to call your higher self. It is also a powerful mantra for healing all physical, mental, and spiritual ailments. Used as a prayer, its focus is divine love, grace, gratitude, truth, and also joy. The Shiva Mantra is one of the most important (and most popular) chants in Hinduism and spirituality.
