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Lord Shiva Mantras: The country is immersed in the celebrations of the pious month of Sawan which began on July 4 and will culminate on August 31 this year. This month is considered to be extremely auspicious to worship Lord Shiva and seek his blessings. During the Shravan Mass, the devotees observe a whole-day-long fast and engage in worshipping Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva is touted as one of the most divine Gods of all and is known as ‘Mahadev’ which means Greatest God. The Hindu culture considers Lord Shiva as the father of the universe who has the power to make or destroy the whole universe. It is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva can help you get rid of all negativity in life and help you lead a happy and prosperous life.

The holy scriptures mention the benefits of chanting the holy mantras of Lord Shiva and they are known to shower you with the utmost blessing of the deity. Therefore, here are some most powerful mantras of Lord Shiva that you should chant in the holy month of Sawan and attain peace and bliss.

Powerful Mantras Of Lord Shiva

1. Shiva Panchakshari Mantra

Om Namah Shivay

Meaning: The meaning of Om Namah Shivay is that ‘I bow to Shiva. He is the supreme reality and the inner peace.’ Chanting this holy mantra regularly infuses the individual with positive energy, calms a restless mind, helps you gain control over your senses and helps you navigate the purpose of your life.

2. Rudra Mantra

Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay

This mantra means ‘I bow to the holy Rudra.’ Individuals who chant this mantra every day receive grace and blessings of Ardhanareshwar, aid good health, and attract positive energy in all spheres of life.

3. Shiva Gayatri Mantra

Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat

This powerful mantra of Lord Shiva means ‘Om, Let me meditate on the great Purusha, Oh, greatest God, give me higher intellect, and let God Rudra illuminate my mind.’ You can chant this in the morning while worshipping the Lord as it benefits the devotees by aiding good health and achieving success in life.

4. Shiv Dhyan Mantra

Karacharana Kritam Vaa Kaya Jam Karmajam Vaa Shravannayanjam Vaa Maansam Vaa Paradham |
Vihitam Vihitam Va Sarva Metal Kshamasva Jay Jay Karunaabdhe Shri Mahadev Shambho ||

This holy mantra of Lord Shiva is an ode to the Supreme One to cleanse the body, mind and soul of all the stress, rejection, failure, depression and other negative forces that one faces.

5. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Mamritat॥

The Maha Mritunjay mantra is chanted to ward off untimely death. It is also chanted while smearing Vibhuti over various parts of the body and utilised in Japa or Homa to get desired results.

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