Panchakshari Shiva Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

Mata Parvati was the consort of lord shiva and incarnated as Maa Kali and Maa Durga. Mata Parvati was the reincarnation of Sati, or Dakshayani, the daughter of Daksha. Daksha was one of Brahma's sons and was given the responsibility to populate the human world. He did not approve of lord shiva as Sati's husband and arranged a sacrificial ritual where he did not invite lord shiva. Upset with her father's decision, she asked her husband to let her go to the ritual and make her father understand that what he is doing can be destructive to the world. But instead of understanding, Daksha went ahead and insulted lord shiva more, which infuriated sati. Because of her father's disrespect towards her husband and her increased hatred towards her father Daksha, she threw herself into the sacrificial fire. It is also believed that she self-destructed herself or the human body with the power of Shakti, which was her true self.

Meaning

I bow to Shiva

Benefits

The meaning of this mantra is the performer is bowing to shiv. Shiv here is the supreme reality or the inner self. So chanting this mantra is to provide and pray for the inner self.Those who are trying to build their confidence and make a name for themselves should chant the panchakshari shiva mantra. Chanting this mantra increases inner potential and strength.If someone is feeling unsafe about their surroundings and is seeking protection, chanting this mantra will give them the feeling of safety. The person will be surrounded by positive energy.