Only a rigorous process called utkeelan can unlock them. No Initiation RequiredĪlmost all powerful mantras have been “cursed” or “password protected” by the sages. Consequently, this chant that pays obeisance to the Divine within is nothing but a generous shower of love to ourselves! 4. The Panchakshara, 5-syllable Namah Shivaya, thereby means, I salute to my consciousness. One significant meaning of Namah or Namaha is: I salute or bow. Salutation to the SelfĮsoterically, Lord Rudra represents our consciousness, also referred to as the Inner Self. Building that Vairagya or exemplary objectivity, and becoming non-reactive, is the highest spiritual achievement.
A liberated soul lives life with objectivity and merges with the source after death. Liberation is the eternal freedom from our insecurities and conditioning of the mind. Whether we’re aware of it or not, freedom is the fundamental requirement of every human being. A clutter-free and crystal clear mind feels peaceful and radiates Divine presence.Īnother meaning of the word Shiva is liberation. Irrespective of the path treaded, a spiritual seeker’s goal remains the same – to declutter the mind out of both the evident and subconscious tendencies. Such refinement comes from developing wholesome habits and working on self-purification. Graciousness is a state of mind where a person is compassionate, benign, and elegant. The Sanskrit word Shiva means the gracious one. Mindful chanting of this potent mantra, comprising an epithet that appears in all of those sacred hymns, is a Tapasya, penance to burn away our inner impurities. Thus, this simple chant extols Rudra, Devi, Vishnu, and the Formless Divine in one-shot! Uttering just one name from Sri Rudram, Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam, or Sri Lalita Sahasranamam with Bhakti steers us towards salvation. Hence, this chant could certainly eulogize Lord Vishnu as well. Also, in Vishnu Sahasranamam, the 600th epithet is Shiva. Thereby, the Gita indirectly reveals Vishnu and Rudra’s unity, that many other Puranic texts state directly. In the same scripture, Krishna declares himself to be Vishnu. On being questioned, Krishna refers to himself as Kaala or Time, a typical definition of Rudra.
Obtained from the Krishna Yajur Veda’s Sri Rudram hymn, Om Namah Shivaya, is the core mantra of Lord Shiva (Rudra).On researching further, I fell in love with this truly incredible mantra! Why? Read on: 1. When I was confused about where to start, I was guided by a voice in my dream to chant the iconic mantra, Om Namah Shivaya. So, the onus to find something less complicated fell on me. Despite this intention, performing severe austerities associated with special mantra initiations didn’t appear to be my cup of tea. Since my goals aligned with what it offered, Mantra Sadhana/Yoga felt like a beneficial addition to my life. Moreover, redirecting our mind to a singular mantra helps us build Ekagratha, one-pointed concentration. Repeated chanting is said to activate different parts of the brain resulting in stress reduction, increased energy levels, sharpened awareness, and an overall sense of peace. They observed that we could be affected by words, even if we don’t understand their meanings! That criticality of sound vibrations laid the foundation for advancements in music and Mantra Science.Ĭhanting a mantra with mindfulness has numerous benefits. The ancient sages took this a step further. Our derogatory self-talks can destroy us, and positive affirmations can work wonders.