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ॐ नमः शिवाय“Om Namah Shivaya”“I bow to Shiva, the auspicious one who resides in all beings.” Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer in the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva), is one of the most revered and enigmatic deities in Sanatan Dharma. His existence transcends time, space, and forms, representing the ultimate truth,
The Origin of the Shiva Linga The story of the Shiva Linga is rooted in Hindu mythology and offers profound spiritual insights about Lord Shiva’s infinite and formless nature. Long ago, a debate arose between Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, and Lord Vishnu, the preserver, about who was the supreme being. Both claimed
The Story of Shiva and Parvati’s Marriage Long ago, after the tragic death of Sati, Lord Shiva withdrew from worldly activities and immersed himself in deep meditation atop Mount Kailash. He abandoned all interaction with the world, his grief consuming him. Meanwhile, Sati was reborn as Parvati, the daughter of King Himavan (the king of
Panchakshari Mantra ॐ नमः शिवाय Om Namah Shivaya Meaning: I bow to Shiva, the supreme deity of transformation and inner peace. This mantra helps cultivate calmness and strength. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥ Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim PushtivardhanamUrvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat Meaning: We worship Shiva, the three-eyed one, who nourishes
In Sanatan Dharma (also known as Hinduism), Shiva is one of the principal deities, honored as the Supreme Being and a central figure in the Hindu pantheon. Shiva represents both destruction and renewal, embodying the cycle of creation, preservation, and transformation. He is part of the Trimurti, along with Brahma (the creator) and Vishnu (the
शिव क्षमा प्रार्थना स्तोत्र मृत्युञ्जय महारुद्र त्राहि मां शरणागतम्जन्म मृत्युजरारोगैः पीड़ितं कर्म बन्धनैः ||१|| मन्त्रेणाक्षर हीनेन पुष्पेण विफलेन चपूजितोसि महादेव तत्सर्वं क्षम्यतां मम ||२|| करचरण कृतं वाक्कायजं कर्मजं वाश्रवननयंजं वा मानसं वापराधम् ||३|| विहितमविहितं वा सर्वमेततक्षमस्वजय जय करुणाब्धे श्री महादेवशम्भो ||४|| आवाहनं न जानामि न जानामि तवार्चनम्पूजां चैव न जानामि क्षमस्व महेश्वरः ||५|| अन्यथा शरणं