Shiv Mantra
शिव
Invoke the transformative power of Lord Shiva with these sacred mantras. From the universal Om Namah Shivaya to the life-saving Mahamrityunjay Mantra, each chant connects you to Mahadeva's divine energy.
All Lord Shiva Mantras
Mahamrityunjay Mantra
ओम् त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
The death-conquering mantra — seeking liberation from mortality and divine healing from Lord Shiva.
Shiv Gayatri Mantra
ओम् तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥
A Gayatri-format prayer seeking Lord Shiva's divine wisdom and intellectual illumination.
Shiv Beej Mantra
ओम् हौं जूं सः
Shiva's seed mantra — concentrated divine energy in sacred syllables.
Rudra Mantra
ओम् नमो भगवते रुद्राय
Salutations to Lord Rudra — invoking Shiva's fierce, protective form.
Shiv Dhyana Mantra
कर्पूरगौरं स्मेरहासं धरणीधरहस्तम्। कालकालं भजाम्यहं शिवमेकं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
A meditation mantra describing Lord Shiva's divine form — white as camphor, full of compassion.
About Shiv Mantra
Lord Shiva, known as Mahadeva (the Great God), is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. As the destroyer and transformer within the Trimurti, Shiva represents the cosmic force of dissolution that makes way for new creation. Shiv mantras are among the most powerful and widely chanted sacred sounds in the Hindu tradition.
The practice of chanting Shiv mantras dates back thousands of years to the Vedic period. The Rigveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda all contain hymns dedicated to Rudra-Shiva, making these among the oldest continuously practiced spiritual recitations in human history.
Shiv mantras work on multiple levels — physical, mental, and spiritual. On the physical level, the vibrations produced during chanting activate specific energy centers (chakras) in the body, particularly the Ajna (third eye) and Sahasrara (crown) chakras. On the mental level, the repetitive nature of mantra chanting calms the mind and reduces anxiety. On the spiritual level, these mantras are believed to dissolve the ego and connect the practitioner directly with cosmic consciousness.
The most universally known Shiv mantra is Om Namah Shivaya, the Panchakshari (five-syllable) mantra that forms the foundation of Shaivite practice. This mantra is so central to Hindu spirituality that it appears in the Sri Rudram hymn of the Yajurveda and is considered one of the most important mantras across all Hindu traditions.
Another profoundly significant Shiv mantra is the Mahamrityunjay Mantra, often called the "Death-Conquering Mantra." Found in the Rigveda (7.59.12), this mantra is chanted for healing, longevity, and protection from untimely death. It is one of the oldest prayers in human history and remains one of the most powerful healing mantras in the yogic tradition.
Shiv mantras are particularly effective for those seeking inner transformation, overcoming fear, developing meditation practice, and cultivating detachment from material attachments. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, incorporating Shiv mantras into your daily sadhana can bring profound shifts in consciousness and well-being.
Regular chanting of Shiv mantras is recommended during the early morning hours (Brahma Muhurta, 4-6 AM), during Pradosh Kaal (evening twilight), and especially on Mondays, which are sacred to Lord Shiva. The holy month of Shravan (July-August) is considered the most auspicious time for intensive Shiv mantra practice.
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Chakshu Chhabra
Founder, MantraList.in
LinkedInI grew up in a household where every morning began with the fragrance of incense and the sound of aarti. What started as a family tradition became a deeply personal practice — I found that chanting mantras before work brought clarity to my decisions, calm to stressful days, and a sense of connection that nothing else could.
As an entrepreneur, I noticed that authentic mantra resources online were either incomplete or hard to follow. So I built MantraList.in — a place where seekers can find accurate Sanskrit text, proper pronunciation, word-by-word meaning, and practical chanting guides, all in one place. Every Shiv Mantra page on this site is personally reviewed by me to ensure the Sanskrit is correct and the guidance is rooted in tradition.
When I am not building MantraList.in, I perform evening aarti with my family — a ritual that keeps me grounded through the demands of entrepreneurship. I believe mantras are not just words; they are vibrations that transform your inner world, and everyone deserves access to them.