Sunday, 6 March 2016

Hindu Lord Shiva and the Mantras

Shiva (Lord Shiv) Mantra

Shiva Mantra is considered most effective in acquisition of salvation and destruction of fear of death. Shiva Mantra has the power to turn negative thoughts in to positive.
Shiva
Nataraja The Lord of Dance from Thanjavur Palace.jpg

Shiva in Nataraja (Cosmic dancer) position
Devanagariशिव
Sanskrit transliterationŚiva
Tamil scriptசிவன்
Tamil transliterationŚivan
AbodeMount Kailāsa
MantraOm Namah Shivaya
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
WeaponTrishula (trident)
ConsortParvati
MountNandi
Shiva (/ˈʃivə/SanskritŚiva, meaning "The Auspicious One", also known as Mahadeva("Great God"), is one of the three major deitiesof Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, Shiva is in the form of Vishnu and Brahma yet one with them. He is Anant, one who is neither found born nor found dead. He is theParabrahman within Shaivism, one of the three most influential denominations in contemporary Hinduism. He is one of the five primary forms of God in the Smarta Tradition, and "the Transformer".
At the highest level, Shiva is regarded as limitless, transcendent, unchanging and formless. Shiva also has many benevolent and fearsome forms. In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life onMount Kailash, as well as a householder with wife Parvati and his two children,Ganesha and Kartikeya, and in fierce aspects, he is often depicted slaying demons. Shiva is also regarded as the patron god of yoga and arts.
The main iconographical attributes of Shiva are the third eye on his forehead, the snakeVasuki around his neck, the adorningcrescent moon, the holy river Ganga flowing from his matted hair, the trishula as his weapon and the damaru as his musical instrument. Shiva is usually worshiped in theaniconic form of Lingam. The worship of Shiva is a pan-Hindu tradition, practiced widely across all of IndiaNepal andSri Lanka.
There are many types of Shiva Mantras; each serving a different purpose. Vedic Rishi provides free personalised Mantra suggestion based on your horoscope which will suit you the best. Get know which the most appropriate mantra is for YOU.

About Shiva Mantra

Shiva MantraShiva Mantra invokes the Shiva Tattva to immobilize, annihilate and eliminate the enemies from your path. Shiva Mantra is also called the 'Raksha Kavach Mantra' as it protects one from dangers, threats and enemies. Chanting of Shiva mantra on Chaturdashi is considered very effective and auspicious. Regular chanting of Shiva mantra attracts success and prosperity in all walks of life.
Rosary to be used for Chanting Shiva (Lord Shiv) Mantra
Rudrakch Mala
Flowers to be used for Shiva (Lord Shiv) Mantra
Swet pushp , Kala Til
Total Number of Recitaion/Japa for Shiva (Lord Shiv) Mantra
Frequency of japa for Shiva (Lord Shiv) Mantra is 1,25,000
Best Time or Muhurta for Chanting Shiva (Lord Shiv) Mantra
Subh nakchtra , Subh tithi , Chandramavali , Shiv vash

Deity of Shiva Mantra

Lord Shiva is the deity of Shiva Mantra. Shiva literally means "the One who is eternally pure" or "the One who not affected by three Gunas of Prakrti (Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas)'. The word 'Shiva' means auspiciousness and perfection. Shiva is the power behind all the mantras. Shiva is the lord of 'Immortality'; He is the One who has conquered Death. The very utterance of his name rejuvenates the mind, body and soul. Shiva Mantras have tremendous healing powers. Shiva Mantras have the power to fulfill one's desire and can be also used for attainment of the ultimate liberation - Moksha.

Benefits of Shiva Mantra

Shiva Mantra is mainly used to dispel fear; particularly the fear of change. Shiva mantra is chanted for the protection against diseases, sorrows, fears etc. Recitation of this Mantra gives success and Siddhis. Shiva Mantra has the power to boost a person's inner potential and strength. Shiva Mantra helps to cleanse the body, mind and soul of all the stress, rejection, failure, depression and other negative forces that we face in our daily lives. Shiva Mantra is to be chanted when one feels weak and drained of energy; both mental as well as physical. Shiva Mantra Japa is also an astrological remedy to ward of the negative influences of the Maraka planet in the birth horoscope.

Shiv Mantra (Panchakshari)

For the acquistion of salvation and destruction of fear of death this Shiv Mantra is best. This Shiva mantra is considered effective for the eradication of disease, sorrow, fear etc. Recitation of this Mantra gives success and Siddhis.
ॐ नमः शिवाय ।
Om Namah Shivaay ?

Rudra Mantra

This is known as Rudra mantra. Rudra Mantra is recited to get blessing of Lord Shiva. It is considered effective for the fulfilment of one's wishes.
ॐ नमो भगवते रूद्राय ।
Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay ?

Shiv Gayatri Mantra

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात ।
Om Tatpurushaay Vidmahe Vidmahe Mahadevaay Deemahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat ?

Shiv Dhyaan Mantra

करचरणकृतं वाक् कायजं कर्मजं वा श्रवणनयनजं वा मानसंवापराधं । विहितं विहितं वा सर्व मेतत् क्षमस्व जय जय करुणाब्धे श्री महादेव शम्भो ॥
Karcharankritam Vaa Kaayjam Karmjam Vaa Shravannayanjam Vaa Maansam Vaa Paradham | Vihitam Vihitam Vaa Sarv Metat Kshamasva Jay Jay Karunaabdhe Shree Mahadev Shambho ||

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