![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There are countless mantras out there, but Aum Namah Shivaya is the foundational mantra of Shaivism, the world’s oldest religion. Hindu mantras are powerful vibrations, they are quite literally the manifestations of deities in the form of sound. In totality, Om Namah Shivaya represents Lord Shiva’s oneness with the five elements and underscores the underlying truth that we are all one - that the universal consciousness behind all of creation is one. When spelled A-U-M, aum, also signifies the three states of the Universe/three aspects of God: creation, preservation and destruction. It signifies the ultimate reality, consciousness and Atman or soul that’s within all of us. Om - The sacred syllable and primordial vibration from which the entire universe arose. This mantra is referenced in a variety of yogic texts and hymns dating back thousands of years ago and has guided many souls through the cycle of birth and death. Om Namah Shivaya translates to “Salutations to Lord Shiva, the auspicious one” and pays reverence to one of the threefold major deities of the Hindu faith. The renown mantra, Om Namah Shivaya, has been passed down from sages since the dawn of mankind and has personally helped me overcome many challenges over the course of my life. I’ve created a video to cover this topic which can be found on my YouTube channel, but have also included the main excerpts from my video in the post below for those who prefer to consume content in written form. This post covers the meaning of the sacred mantra, Om Namah Shivaya, and how you can leverage the transformational practice of mantra meditation to invoke the power of Lord Shiva and foster your spiritual growth. ![]()
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