Thus, through this mantra, we activate, vitalize, and balance all these elements within and around us. "Ya" represents space, which signifies our ability to express. "Va" represents air, the element that is connected with our ability to love and care, and "Shi" represents fire, the element of strength, willpower, and deeds. O supreme Father We pay our humble obeisance to Thee. We pay obeisance to you lord with are hands folded in namaskar.’. Oh lord, you are Neelkantha as you have a blue throat. Meaning : ‘Oh Lord Shiva, you are the one who has conquered death and are responsible for destruction of the Universe to let life again prevail on earth. Thou art the impeller of our physical and spiritual advancement. Amriteshaaya Sarvaaya Mahadevaaya Te Namaha. Thou art the supreme source of all worldly and divine pleasures. "Mah" represents water, the element that symbolizes all our beliefs, emotions, and desires Om Namah Sambhavaya Cha Mayaobhavaya Cha Namah Shankaraya Cha Mayaskaraya Cha Namah Shivaya Cha Shivtaraya Cha-Meanging : O Almighty God. Here, "Na" represents earth, the element which corresponds to our well-being and endurance. The second way to understand this mantra is through each syllable within it.Įxcluding Om, the sounds in this five-syllable mantra represent and connect to the five basic elements that exist within the human being and in the Universe around him. "Shivaay" is the invocation of Lord Shiva, who is known as the Guardian of the Truth and the Dispeller of All Evil. Lastly, since Shiva presides and governs all nine planets, chanting this mantra can help lessen the inharmonious effects caused by the planets. "Namah" is a phrase of humble salutation, meaning "I bow to you". Second, Om Namah Shivaya is a mantra of spiritual protection that helps rid the body and mind of negative energy while welcoming positive energy for relaxing. It is considered the source of all consciousness. "Om", the monosyllable mantra is the primordial sound of the Universe, the bridge to our highest awareness. Om Namah Shivaya spreads positivity in your house Worshipping Shiva in the home brings happiness into the family. Om Namah Shivaya reduces the chances of heart strokes and organ failure. The meaning of the mantra Om Namah Shivaay can be understood in two main ways:įirstly, as a salutation to Lord Shiva, and second, a way of seeking his blessings. Chanting Om Namah Shivaya heals your sorrows, emotional pain and takes you out of grief.