Before knowing the Shiv mantra firstly, we will know about who is lord Shiva. There are three main gods in the Hindu religion—Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh(Shiva). Lord Shiva is a very powerful god. he is also known as Mahadev, that mean God of Gods. He gets happy easily even if any devotees worship a little, that's why also called him Bholenath. There are many ways to worship Lord Shiva—some pour milk, some offer bel leaves and some chant his name but the easiest and the most powerful way is chanting the Shiv mantra. By chanting his name to get inner peace, strength, and blessings.

🕉️ Meaning of Shiv mantra:-

A mantra is a holy word or sentence that has a deep spiritual meaning when people chant any mantra again and again to build focus and calm the mind during the meditation or a prayer. Shiv mantra is that Mantra which is dedicated to lord Shiva when devotees Chant Shiv mantra with faith, then lord Shiva listens to our prayers and give us blessing. The sound of a mantra purify the atmosphere, and negative things go away from the mind. It is believed that chanting this mantra removes the human crime and purifies the soul.

🌺 Some famous Shiv mantras:

1. Om namah shivaya:

This Mantra is the most easy and famous Mantra. It is also called the Panchakshari Mantra because it has 5 letters—Na, Ma, Shi, Va and Ya. These letters represent the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and sky. The meaning of this Mantra is "I bow the lord Shiva" . When people chant this mantra, they get a peaceful mind, increase self-confidence, and remove fear.

2. Sam Sadashiv:

This is also one of the most special and powerful Mantra is" Sam Sadashiv". The meaning of this mantra is "I bow to lord Sham Sadashiv, who is always present, always kind, and always our protector." This mantra helps to remove fear, bring inner peace, and give a positive mindset .when we repeat Daily it makes our thoughts clearly and being heart gentle. Also, Premanand Maharaj ji recommends this Mantra that everyone Chant this mantra for whatever you want to achieve.

3.om:

Om is not just a word; it is a spiritual sound that has a deep meaning. This Mantra is used in prayers and meditation; it is believed that this is the first sound of the universe and the sound from which everything was created. Om is made of three letters—A, U, and M that represent the whole cycle of life-birth,living, and death. When we send Om Mantra it creates vibrations that can fill inside our body. In Hinduism, "om" is used at the beginning and the end of every prayer, mantra and meditation.

📿The benefit of chanting Shiv mantra:-

• To chant this Mantra give peace and calm mind and also removes our stress and anxiety.
• It helps to spread opposite vibrations in both the house and the mind.
• For students, the Shiv mantra helps the mind stay focused on study.
• This mantra gives us strength to face problems.

⏰ How to chant a Shiv Mantra:-

1. To chant a mantra, just sit in a clean and peaceful place.
2. Now sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. And then repeat any Shiv mantra slowly and with a clear sound.
3. You can chant with a rudraksha Mala or an online Naam japa counter. Today's time it's easy to Jap Shiv mantra with japa naam counter online.
4. The base time for chanting is morning or evening, but you can chant Shiv mantra anytime whenever you feel anxiety or stress.