• By Kashish Rai
  • Mon, 14 Aug 2023 02:55 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Lord Shiva is one of the most significant deities in Hinduism. Alongside being the god of destruction, he is the representation of kindness and grace. The merciful lord is worshipped in a variety of ways, and it is extremely simple to win his favour and receive his choicest blessings. Devotees of Lord Shiva can chant various mantras in order to appease him alongside performing a ritualistic puja. 

Regular recitation of the Shiva Mantras helps one in developing tremendous inner strength, making their spirit as tough as an iron fist that can withstand any setback. These mantras also assist in purging the body and soul of any potential negative energy that may exist within or around the individual, and they help to fill their lives with positive energy.

Also Read: 5 Powerful Lord Hanuman Mantras To Remove Obstacles, Anxiety And Fear 

Powerful Lord Shiva Mantras To Chant 

1. Mahamritunjay Mantra 

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् |
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥

Om Try- Ambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam | 

Urvaarukam-Iva Bandhanaan Mrtyor-Mukssiiya Maa-[A]mrtaat ||

Benefits: The one who chants the Mahamritunjay mantra becomes fearless and wise. The meaning of the Sanskrit word "Mahamrityunjaya" is "victory over the dead." So this mantra is for you if you wish to get over your dread of death and other types of material misery.

2. Shiva Dhyan 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 ||

Benefits: This mantra is beneficial if you want to purify your soul and eliminate negativity from your life since it aims to obtain forgiveness from the Lord for all sins that we may have committed in this life or in the past.

3. Panchakshari Shiva Mantra 

ॐ नमः शिवाय

Om Namah Shivaya

Benefits:  If you want to seek protection and safety, then you must recite the Shiva Panchakshari Mantra. It increases one's capacity and inner fortitude while also bringing positive energy into one's life.

4. Shiva Gayatri Mantra 

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात ।

Om Tatpurushaay Vidmahe Mahadevaay Deemahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat

Benefits:  Chanting this mantra helps in devotee to get rid of tension, fear, and anxiety. This mantra also helps in seeking the choicest blessings of Lord Shiva for the fulfillment of desires. 

5. Rudra Mantra 

ॐ नमो भगवते रूद्राय ।

Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay

Benefits: This Rudra mantra is the quick way to win Lord Shiva's favour. This mantra is an effective way to obtain the merciful lord's blessing. By reciting this Rudra mantra, you can plead with the Lord to grant your wishes and desires.