Sacred Chants for Divine Blessings
Shiva mantras are powerful sacred sounds and vibrations that invoke the divine energy of Lord Shiva. These ancient Vedic chants have been used for thousands of years for spiritual awakening, protection, and material as well as spiritual prosperity.
Regular chanting of Shiva mantras purifies the mind, removes negative energies, and connects the practitioner with the supreme consciousness. Each mantra has specific benefits and is chanted for different purposes.
ओम नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
The Five-Syllable Mantra - Most powerful and universal Shiva mantra
This mantra represents the five elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space) and the five actions of Shiva. It is considered the heart of the Vedas and grants all wishes when chanted with devotion.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ॥
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam | Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat ||
We worship the three-eyed one (Shiva) who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May he liberate us from death for the sake of immortality.
Removes fear of death, grants health, longevity, peace, and moksha
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि । तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi | Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat ||
We meditate on the supreme being. We contemplate on Mahadeva. May Rudra inspire and illuminate our understanding.
Increases wisdom, spiritual knowledge, and divine consciousness
ॐ नमो भगवते रुद्राय
Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya
Salutations to the supreme Lord Rudra
Removes obstacles, grants courage and strength
करचरणकृतं वाक्कायजं कर्मजं वा श्रवणनयनजं वा मानसं वापराधम् । विहितमविहितं वा सर्वमेतत्क्षमस्व जय जय करुणाब्धे श्रीमहादेव शम्भो ॥
Karacharana Kritam Vak Kayajam Karmajam Va | Shravana Nayanajam Va Manasam Vaparadham | Vihitam Avihitam Va Sarvametat Kshamasva | Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe Shree Mahadeva Shambho ||
Forgive all my sins committed through hands, feet, speech, body, actions, ears, eyes, or mind, whether knowingly or unknowingly. Victory to you, ocean of compassion, Mahadeva Shambho.
Removes all sins, grants forgiveness and peace
ॐ ह्रौं
Om Hraum
The seed sound of Shiva
Awakens inner consciousness, grants spiritual power
•Chant early morning after bath
•Face East or North direction
•Sit in a clean, peaceful place
•Use rudraksha mala for counting
•Chant with concentration and devotion
•108 times (one mala) - daily practice
•1008 times - for special occasions
•10,000 times - for specific wishes
•125,000 times - Purashcharana (spiritual practice)
•Always chant in multiples of 108
Om Namah Shivaya chanting
5:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra 108 times
6:00 PM
All mantras - extended sessions
5:00 AM & 7:00 PM
• Free mantra learning classes every Sunday at 9:00 AM
• Audio recordings and CDs available at temple bookstore
• Rudraksha malas available for purchase
• Printed mantra books in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English
• Personal mantra diksha (initiation) available from temple priests
• WhatsApp group for daily mantra reminders and guidance