Shiva Panchakshara Stotram
The sacred Shiva Panchakshara Stotram composed by Adi Shankaracharya. Complete verses in IAST transliteration, word-by-word meaning, and benefits.
Shiva Panchakshara Stotram
Stotram (English & IAST)
nāgendrahārāya trilocanāya,
bhasmāṅgarāgāya maheśvarāya |
nityāya śuddhāya digambarāya,
tasmai 'na'kārāya namaḥ śivāya || 1 ||
mandākinī-salila-candana-carcitāya,
nandīśvara-pramatha-nātha-maheśvarāya |
mandāra-puṣpa-bahu-puṣpa-supūjitāya,
tasmai 'ma'kārāya namaḥ śivāya || 2 ||
śivāya gaurīvadanābjavṛnda-
sūryāya dakṣādhvaranāśakāya |
śrīnīlakaṇṭhāya vṛṣadhvajāya,
tasmai 'śi'kārāya namaḥ śivāya || 3 ||
vasiṣṭha-kumbhodbhava-gautamārya-
munīndra-devārcita-śekharāya |
candrārka-vaiśvānara-locanāya,
tasmai 'vā'kārāya namaḥ śivāya || 4 ||
yakṣasvarūpāya jaṭādharāya,
pinākahastāya sanātanāya |
divyāya devāya digambarāya,
tasmai 'ya'kārāya namaḥ śivāya || 5 ||
Phalashruti
pañcākṣaramidaṁ puṇyaṁ yaḥ paṭhecchivasannidhau |
śivalokamavāpnoti śivena saha modate ||
Meaning:
Whoever recites this holy Panchakshara Stotram near Lord Shiva (or with dedicated inner devotion) will attain the supreme abode of Shiva and rejoice in eternal bliss.
Concluding Prayer
Shiva Panchakshara Stotram
Introduction
The Shiva Panchakshara Stotram (Śiva Pañcākṣara Stotram) is an immortal five-verse hymn composed by the great philosopher-saint Adi Shankaracharya. Each of the five stanzas glorifies one of the five sacred syllables of the Panchakshari Mantra: Na - Ma - Śi - Vā - Ya (न मः शि वा य).
This stotram is considered one of the simplest yet most potent keys to Lord Shiva's grace, encapsulating the entire essence of the Shaiva scriptures in five melodious verses.
Benefits of Chanting
- Purification of Mind (Citta Shuddhi): Cleanses internal impurities, negative thoughts, and mental restlessness.
- Attainment of Inner Peace (Ananda): Brings serenity, joy, and emotional stability to the practitioner.
- Destruction of Sins: Neutralizes past negative karmas and unrighteous tendencies.
- Protection from Fear: Shields the devotee from anxieties, nightmares, and evil influences.
- Liberation from Rebirth (Moksha): Traditionally believed to grant residence in Shivaloka alongside Lord Shiva.
Stotram (English & IAST)
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు (FAQ)
ఈ స్తోత్ర పారాయణం, నియమాలు మరియు ఫలశృతి గురించిన సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు
Q1What is the significance of the five letters Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya?
They represent the five cosmic elements and the supreme truth of Lord Shiva as the soul of the universe.