What does Lord Shiva chant?

The most well known and basic Shiva Mantra which simply translates to 'I bow to Lord Shiva'. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and if chanted 108 times every day, this mantra will help you purify your body and Lord Shiva will shower his blessings on you.
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What do you chant for Shiva?

All these 6 mantras, mentioned below, are very simple, can be remembered and chanted easily.
  • Shiva Moola Mantra. ॐ नमः शिवाय ! ...
  • Shiva Gayatri Mantra. ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि ...
  • Mahamrityunjaya Mantra. ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिंम् पुष्टिवर्धनम् । ...
  • Rudra Mantra. ...
  • Shiva Yajur Mantra. ...
  • Shiv Dhyaana Mantra.
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What is the name of Shiva chant?

In the morning, wash and offer water to Shiva in the temple and chant the name 'Mahadev' for at least 15 minutes. This will improve your health amazingly. In the afternoon, chant "Rudra" for 15 minutes. After this, after naming your child 11 times, his behavior will improve.
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What happens when you chant Shiva?

Om Namah Shivaya mantra tempers your Ego and animosity, it shows you the right path and mitigates worry from your overburdened mind.
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Does Shiva chant RAM?

In Mahabharata, Shiva states that uttering "Rama" three times is equal to pronouncing the thousand other names of God. Ram Naam in Guru Granth Sahib, sacred book and current guru of Sikhism is second most commonly used name for formless god after the name Hari.
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Who Does Lord Shiva Meditate Upon?



How do you talk to Shiva?

Ways to connect with Lord Shiva
  1. Free your mind of all clutter and be pure as fire –Remember your mind doesn't control you and your actions. ...
  2. Chant Om Namah Shiva- Start with daily practice of 108 times mantra and increase in multiples like 216,432 and keep going, you can achieve surprising benefits.
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Is Shiv and Ram same?

As per Ramayana, Shri Ram Chandra Ji was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He established Shiva Mahadev JI in Ayodhya, and also the famous Rameshwaram Ji temple. Ram is therefore ever pure a name and the purest form of Vishnu as “Maryada Puroshattama”.
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Why do we chant 108 times?

According to Ayurveda, we have 108 marma points (vital points of life forces) in our body. So, this is why all mantras are chanted 108 times because each chant represents a journey from our material self towards our highest spiritual self. Each chant is believed to bring you 1 unit closer to our god within.
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Can ladies chant Om Namah Shivaya?

Paramahamsa Muktananda explained that “everyone can chant Om Namah Shivaya Mantra because: “This mantra is free of all restrictions.
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Can I chant Om Namah Shivaya silently?

The mantra should either be chanted in one's mind, silently or aloud. Though one can chant the mantra as many times they wish to, for best results it should be chanted atleast 108 times. Om Namah Shivay is a mantra you can chant just anywhere, in the car, in your office or at home.
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Which is the powerful mantra?

Om Namah Shivaya

Om Namah Shivaya mantra is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the most powerful mantra in Hinduism. Repeating this mantra over and over again leads to a transcendental mode or a state of pure concentration.
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What is Rudra mantra?

The literal translation of this mantra is “I bow down to Lord Shiva”. Powerful Rudra mantra. "Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya" Meaning: This is one of the most powerful and simplest Rudra mantras used widely for holy chants, worship and meditation.
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Does Om Namah Shivaya fulfill wishes?

Apart from this, when the mantra of 'Om Namah Shivaya' is contained in the heart, the knowledge of all scriptures and good wishes is attained by itself. According to the Vedas, just chanting 'Om Namah Shivaya' is enough to please Shiva, the creator of the universe.
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What should I chant daily?

Top 11 mantras
  • OM. The king of mantras. ...
  • TheGayatri Mantra. Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Swaḥ ...
  • The Shiva Mantra. Om namah shivaya. ...
  • The Ganesh Mantra. Om gam ganapataye namaha. ...
  • The Serenity Prayer. ...
  • Prayer for assistance. ...
  • For Anxiety. ...
  • Self-assurance.
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How can I make Lord Shiva happy?

How to worship Lord Shiva at home
  1. Do a regular prayer to Shiva lingam at home during the early morning and evenings every day.
  2. Wash the shiv linga and apply vibhuti or bhasm.
  3. Light a deep and incense stick.
  4. Recite “Om Namah Shiva” a few times.
  5. On Mondays especially offer milk or any sweet made with milk to the lord.
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How many times should I chant Om Namah Shivaya?

This mantra is repeated verbally or mentally, drawing the mind in upon itself to Lord Shiva's infinite, all-pervasive presence. Traditionally it is repeated 108 times a day while keeping count on a strand of rudraksha beads.
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How do you know if Lord Shiva is with you?

Signs you can expect

You'll see that nothing is filthy or lovely; everything has its own essence. You will no longer seek acceptance from others; the only approval you will require is from your own soul and Lord Shiva. You'll want to cry if you encounter someone in suffering or who is hungry.
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What is the difference between Om Namah Shivaya and Namah Shivaya?

Although these two mantras appear to be same there is a slight difference in their appearance and meaning too. “Om Namah Shivaya” is a Sthula Panchakshar and is chanted for fulfilling worldly objective whereas “Om Shivaya Namaha” is Sooksham Panchakshar mantra and is chanted for attaining Moksha or liberation.
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What happens if we chant Gayatri mantra?

It is believed that by chanting Gayatri Mantra, you achieve success and happiness in your life. With regular chanting of the Gayatri Mantra, one can firmly establish and stabilize the mind. The mantra is a declaration of appreciation, to both the nurturing sun and the Divine.
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Why do we chant Om Shanti 3 times?

Usually Shanti mantra is chanted three times as 'Om Shanti, Om Shanti Om Shanti'. Sometimes, 'Om' is said once and Shanti is repeated thrice after that. Shanti is repeated thrice since it is chanted for peace in the body, mind and spirit. It is also chanted thrice to make the past, present and future peaceful.
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Can we chant mantra 27 times?

You can rush and to 108 or you can do them properly 27 times. Do as you feel. Your spiritual life and progress is in your hands a and you're in charge. But spiritual teachers, who are our light and guide recommend 108 or 1008 as 1 + 0 + 8 = 9.
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What's the purpose of chanting?

"Scientific studies have found that chanting can decrease stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as increase positive mood, feelings of relaxation and focused attention," Perry says.
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Can Hanuman beat Shiva?

Hanuman can knock out and beat him out in no time. Speed of Hanuman is compared to his father Vayu deva.
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Who is the avatar of Shiva?

The vanara god Hanuman who helped Rama (the Vishnu avatar) is considered by some to be the eleventh avatar of Rudra (Shiva). Some regional deities like Khandoba are also believed by some to be avatars of Shiva.Ashwatthama, the son of Drona is also considered to an Avatar of Lord Shiva.
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Did Krishna fight with Shiva?

Every time Shri Krishna was more powerful than Banasura, Banasura began to see his defeat, then he called Lord Shankar to fight in the war, thus Lord Shankar and Shri Krishna started the great war which lasted for many days, then Shri Krishna asked Lord Shankar.
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