Monday, or Somwar, holds special significance for devotees
of Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Along with visiting temples and performing pujas,
chanting prayers dedicated to Lord Shiva is a common practice on this day. Here
are a few significant prayers and mantras:
Shiva Panchakshari Mantra:
Mantra: "ॐ
नमः शिवाय" (Om Namah
Shivaya)
Meaning: This mantra is a powerful invocation of Lord Shiva.
It translates to "Om, I bow to Shiva."
Other important prayers are:
Shiva Gayatri Mantra:
Mahadevaya Dhimahi
Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat"
This mantra is a form of
prayer to Lord Shiva, seeking his blessings for wisdom and enlightenment.
Shiva Ashtakam:
Vibhum vyapakam brahma-ved-swaroopam
Nijam nirgunam nirvikalpam nireeham C
hidaakaasa maakaasa-vaasam bhaje ham"
This hymn describes Lord Shiva's
attributes and his transcendental nature.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra:
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan
Mrityor Mukshiya
Maamritat" This powerful mantra is a prayer for healing, well-being, and
liberation from the cycle of birth and death. It is often chanted for protection
and longevity.
Shiva Panchakshara Stotram:
Bhasmangaragaya Maheshvaraya
Nityaya Shuddhaya Digambaraya
Tasmai Nakaaraya Namah Shivaya"
This stotram glorifies Lord Shiva's various
attributes and forms, invoking his blessings.
Shiva Ashtothram (Shiva Ashtottara Namavali):
This is a recitation of the 108 names of Lord Shiva,
praising various aspects of his divine nature and attributes.
Devotees often find solace and spiritual upliftment through the regular chanting of these prayers and mantras. They are not only expressions of devotion but also serve as a means to connect with the divine and seek blessings for guidance and protection on the path of life.
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