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Om Namah Shivaya
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namaḥ Śivāya
Shiva
Shiva
Meaning
I bow to Shiva, the supreme consciousness within. A salutation to the inner Self and the source of all existence.
Pronunciation
Om Nuh-mah Shee-vah-yah
Benefits (Traditional Beliefs)
- Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
- Believed to dissolve negative karma
- Deepens meditation and inner stillness
When to Chant
Early morning or during meditation, ideally on Mondays.
Related Festival
Maha Shivaratri
Related Temple
Kedarnath Temple