Om Namah Shivaya, the five-syllable Panchakshari mantra from the Yajurveda's Shri Rudram, is the main mantra of Lord Shiva.
🕉️ Om Namah Shivaya (Panchakshari Mantra)
ॐ नमः शिवाय॥
Meaning: I bow to Shiva, the auspicious one – the inner Self.
🙏 Benefits & How to Recite
It can be chanted at any time without special rules. Chanting on Mondays, Pradosh and Shivratri is especially meritorious.
Last updated: 5 Nov 2026