Shiva Panchakshara Stotram is an extremely sacred and spiritual hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva. This hymn is based on the Panchakshari Mantra, “Om Namah Shivaya,” which is considered the root mantra of the Shaiva tradition.
“Panchakshara” means five syllables—Na, Ma, Shi, Va, Ya—which represent the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space). Each verse of this stotram explains the profound spiritual meaning of these syllables and describes the glory of Lord Shiva’s compassionate, detached, and benevolent form.
Reciting the Shiva Panchakshara Stotram with devotion removes mental distress, destroys negative energy, and brings spiritual purification. This hymn is believed to grant liberation from fear, stress, and the bondage of karma.
This stotram is considered highly effective, especially during Mahashivratri, the month of Shravan, Mondays, and times of meditation and spiritual practice. Its simple, rhythmic, and meaningful composition makes it ideal for regular recitation.
Lyrics – Shiv Panchakshar Stotram
Nagendraharaya Trilochanaya Bhasmangaragaya Mahesvaraya ।
Nityaya Suddhaya Digambaraya Tasmai Na Karaya Namah Shivaya॥ 1 ॥
Mandakini Salila Chandana Charchitaya Nandisvara Pramathanatha Mahesvaraya
Mandara Pushpa Bahupushpa Supujitaya Tasmai Ma Karaya Namah Shivaya ॥ 2 ॥
Shivaya Gauri Vadanabja Brnda Suryaya Dakshadhvara Nashakaya ।
Sri Nilakanthaya Vrshadhvajaya Tasmai Shi Karaya Namah Shivaya ॥ 3 ॥
Vashistha Kumbhodbhava Gautamarya Munindra Devarchita Shekharaya ।
Chandrarka Vaishvanara Lochanaya Tasmai Va Karaya Namah Shivaya ॥ 4 ॥
Yagna Svarupaya Jatadharaya Pinaka Hastaya Sanatanaya ।
Divyaya Devaya Digambaraya Tasmai Ya Karaya Namah Shivaya ॥ 5 ॥
Panchaksharamidam Punyam Yah Pathechchiva ।
Sannidhau Shivalokamavapnoti Sivena Saha Modate ॥
