In Indian culture, Lord Shiva is worshiped as Adi Dev. His glory has been detailed in the scriptures, Puranas and Vedas. One of these praises is the Shiva Panchakhara Stotra, who praises the glory of the five major letters of Lord Shiva, ‘M’, ‘Shi’, ‘Va’ and ‘Y’. This hymn is not only an effective medium of spiritual practice, but reading it brings peace to the mind, body and soul.
History and origin of Shiva Panchakra Stotra
Shiva Panchakhara Stotra is believed to be composed by Adi Shankaracharya. Shankaracharya described a simple and effective path of devotion to Lord Shiva through this hymn. This hymn is based on the Panchakhara Mantra ‘Namah Shivaya’, which is also called the seed mantra of Shiva. It is believed that the Panchakra Mantra itself is the form of Lord Shiva, which contains the energy of creation, adherence and destruction.
Why is it called Panchakra?
‘Namah Shivaya’ contains five letters – ‘N’, ‘M’, ‘Shi’, ‘Va’, ‘Y’. Each letter is a symbol of five elements (earth, water, fire, air and sky). This Panchakra Mantra connects the seeker to the balance of the five elements and the energy of the universe.
Recitation of Shiva Panchakra Stotra
Each verse in Shiva Panchakhara Stotra begins with a letter of the Panchakra Mantra and describes the glory of Lord Shiva.
Stotra mantra
Nagendraharaya Trilochanaya Bhasmagragay Maheshwarya. Nityaya Shuddhaya Digambarai Tasmai Nakaraya Namah Shivaay Mandakinishalchandanacharchar Nandishwarpramthanathanathamheshwarya. Mandarpushpabhupushpujitaya tasmai makarai namah Shivaya Shivaay gaurivadanabjbrinda Surya Dakshdhvarnashakay. Sriniknathay Vrishadhwajay Tasmai Shikaraya Namah Shivaya Vashishtakumbhabhav Gautamarmunindra Dewarchita Shekharay. Chandrarkavashwanarlochanay Tasmai Vakarai Namah Shivaya Yagyaswaroopay Jatadharai Pinakhastaya Sanatanay. Divyaya Devay Digambarai Tasmai Yakaraya Namah Shivaya Panchakshmidam Punyamya: Pathechivasanidhau. Shivlokmavapnoti Shiven Shike Sah Modate Earth The one who has the king of snakes in the form of his garland, and who has three eyes, whose bodies have holy ashes on their bodies and the great lord who is the great lord, those who are eternal, who are full, and the four directions which are held as their clothes, that Shiva is shown by that Shiva, which is shown by the water, which is shown by the water, which is shown by the water. The paste is applied, those who are the lord of Nandi and the ghosts and vampires, the great God, those who are worshiped with Mandar and many other flowers, salutations to the Shiva, which is depicted by the syllable “M”, those who are auspicious and who are like the new growing sun, which blooms Gauri’s face, those who are the destroyers of the sacrifice of Daksha, those who are the bails of Daksha, who is the bail, and whose symbols are in the form Namaskar, those who are shown by the syllable “Shi”, who are also worshiped by the best and most respected saints – Vashisht, Agastya and Gautam, and the gods, and the crowns of the universe, those whose moon, sun and fire are three eyes, Namaskar to the Shiva, which is shown by the syllable, which is the avatar of the Yajna (sacrifice), which is a trinity and which is the trinity of which is the trinity and which is in the hands of which is the trinity and which is in the hands of which the sacrifice. Eternal are eternal, those who are divine, who are bright, and all four directions, who have clothes, greet the Shiva, which is shown by the syllable “y” who recite this alternative near Shiva, will attain and enjoy Shiva’s residence.
Benefits of Stotra
Spiritual peace: Regular text of the Panchakhara Stotra removes mental stress and unrest. Positive energy: The pronunciation of this hymn infuse positive energy in the atmosphere. Karma purification: The Panchakra Mantra destroys the sins of the person and leads him towards the path of salvation. Health Benefits: Its regular chanting keeps balance in both mind and body.
conclusion
Shiva Panchakhara Stotra is not just a hymn, but it is a symbol of deep reverence and faith towards Lord Shiva. This hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya is the simple path of Shiva devotion, which inspires the person towards spirituality and salvation. If you also want to be absorbed in Shiva devotion, then recite this hymn daily and get the grace of Lord Shiva.