Shiva Panchakshara Mantra
The panchakshara means “five syllables” in Sanskrit, referring to the five syllables of na, ma, śi, vā, and ya forming the mantra Om Namah Shivaya. This hymn explains the significance of these five syllables and their affiliation with the deity. According to some texts, these five syllables are regarded to represent the five elements of the human body, the chanting of which is believed to … Read more