Shiv Namaskar Mantra

The Shiv Namaskar Mantra (also called Shiva Namaskara Mantra or Shiv Pranam Mantra) is a set of 12 sacred verses that honor different forms of Lord Shiva: from Hiranyabahava (the golden-armed one) to Sadashiva (the eternal, ever-auspicious one).

Here’s the complete Shiv Namaskar mantra lyrics:

॥ Shiv Namaskar ॥

Om Namo Hiranyabahave Hiranyavarnaya Hiranyarupaya
Hiranyapataye Ambikapataye Umapataye Pashupataye Namo Namah॥

Namah Shambhavaya Cha Mayobhavaya Cha Namah Shankaraya Cha Mayaskaraya Cha
Namah Shivaya Cha Shivataraya Cha॥

Ishanah Sarvavidyanam Ishwarah Sarvabhutanam
Brahmadhipatir Brahmano’dhipatir Brahma Shivo Me Astu Sadashivom॥

Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Vagvishuddhaya Dhimahi
Tanno Shiva Prachodayat।
Mahadevaya Vidmahe Rudramurtaye Dhimahi
Tanno Shiva Prachodayat॥

Aghorebhyo’tha Ghorebhyo Ghoraghoratarebhyah Sarvebhyah
Sarva Sharvebhyo Namaste’stu Rudrarupebhyah॥

Vamadevaya Namo Jyeshthaya Namah Shreshthaya Namo Rudraya
Namah Kalaya Namah Kalavikaranaya Namo Balavikaranaya
Namo Balaya Namo Balapramathanaya Namah Sarvabhutadamanaya
Namo Manonmanaya Namah॥

Sadyojatam Prapadyami Sadyojataya Vai Namo Namah।
Bhave Bhave Natibhave Bhavasva Mam Bhavodbhavaya Namah॥

Namah Sayam Namah Pratar Namo Ratriya Namo Diva।
Bhavaya Cha Sharvaya Chobhabhyam Akaram Namah॥

Yasya Nihshwasitam Veda Yo Vedebhyo’khilam Jagat।
Nirmame Tam Aham Vande Vidyatirtha Maheshwaram॥

Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam।
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat॥

Sarvo Vai Rudrastasmai Rudraya Namo Astu।
Purusho Vai Rudrah Sanmaho Namo Namah।
Vishvam Bhutam Bhuvanam Chitram Bahudha Jatam Jayamanam Cha Yat।
Sarvo Hyesha Rudrastasmai Rudraya Namo Astu॥

Namaste Astu Bhagavan Vishveshwaraya
Mahadevaya Tryambakaya Tripurantakaya
Trikagni Kalaya Kalagni Rudraya
Neelakanthaya Mrityunjayaya Sarveshwaraya
Sadashivaya Shriman Mahadevaya Namah॥

Each verse represents one form and function of Shiva: creation, preservation, transformation, dissolution, and liberation, the eternal cycle of existence.

The Meaning and Essence of the Shiv Namaskar Mantra

At its core, the Shiv Namaskar Mantra is all about surrender; saying, “Hey Shiva, I trust your plan even when I can’t see it.” The chant moves through Shiva’s calm and fierce forms, reminding us that peace and chaos both come from the same divine source.

Think of it like a mental yoga or spiritual detox; clearing mental fog, balancing energy, and helping you see things as they are.

It’s a divine shout-out that:

• Invokes protection through Shiva’s Rudra form.
• Purifies thoughts and speech (that’s the Ishana part).
• Brings balance between your outer world and inner peace.
• Boosts focus, health, and good vibes all around.

The Remedy – Shiv Namaskar Mantra and Its Benefits

When practiced with devotion, the Shiv Namaskar Mantra becomes a holistic remedy for body, mind, and soul. People chant it for many reasons, but here’s what devotees say happens when it becomes part of daily life:

• Inner Peace & Emotional Healing: Its vibrations dissolve inner restlessness, anxiety, and fear. “Shambhavaya” and “Shantaya” invoke calm and serenity.
• Spiritual Growth: Regular chanting opens higher awareness, guiding the soul toward self-realization. It’s said to awaken the Kundalini energy and balance chakras.
• Clearing Obstacles: The mantra acts as an energetic cleanser — breaking through negative karmic cycles and planetary imbalances.
• Prosperity & Positive Growth: By aligning you with Shiva’s cosmic rhythm, it draws abundance, clarity, and success into your life.
• Physical and Mental Health: It’s believed to strengthen immunity, calm the nervous system, and harmonize prana (vital life-force).
• Strengthens Devotion and Faith: Chanting deepens bhakti and enhances your connection with the divine.
• Creates Harmony at Home: The collective vibrations of this mantra radiate peace, unity, and protection for all family members.

How to Perform the Shiv Namaskar Mantra Ritual

The true power of this mantra unfolds when practiced with purity and reverence. Here’s the traditional method:

• Cleanse and Prepare: Take a bath and wear clean clothes. Purify your mind with a few deep breaths.
• Set Up the Altar: Clean your worship area and decorate the Shivalinga with flowers and sandal paste.
• Begin the Japa (Chanting): Hold a Rudraksha mala and chant either the full Shiv Namaskar Mantra or its seed form — “Om Namah Shivaya” or “Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya” — 108 times.
• Perform Abhishekam: Offer water, milk, or honey to the Shivalinga while chanting. Light incense and a lamp to symbolize illumination of the soul.
• Offer Gratitude: Conclude with a heartfelt prayer for Shiva’s grace and blessings for all beings.
• Distribute Prasad: Share offerings as a token of love and positivity.

Who Should Chant the Shiv Namaskar Mantra

Honestly? Anyone. This mantra doesn’t care about religion, background, or how spiritual you think you are. Even one round daily can shift your mindset and lighten your heart. It’s ideal for:

• Those seeking mental peace and focus.
• People under stressful planetary phases.
• Individuals recovering from illness or emotional trauma.
• Families wanting harmony and prosperity.
• Spiritual seekers aiming for higher consciousness.

The Shiv Namaskar Mantra is a reminder that when you bow to Shiva, you bow to your own higher self. It unites the doer, the deed, and the divine — turning fear into trust, and chaos into clarity. It teaches that everything is Shiva: creation, destruction, silence, sound.

When you chant this mantra, you’re not escaping life; you’re embracing it as sacred. So take a breath, close your eyes, and let the rhythm of the Shiv Pranam Mantra echo inside you. It’s more than sound; it’s pure transformation in motion.