PARAKUNNATH SREE VETTAKKORUMAKAN PAYYAN KSHETHRAM (TEMPLE), AROLI, KANNUR, KERALA: Shiva literally means "the One who is eternally pure" or "the One who not affected by three Gunas of Prakrti (Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas)'.

Tuesday, 6 June 2017

Shiva literally means "the One who is eternally pure" or "the One who not affected by three Gunas of Prakrti (Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas)'.

Shiva literally means "the One who is eternally pure" or "the One who not affected by three Gunas of Prakrti (Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas)'. The word 'Shiva' means auspiciousness and perfection. Shiva is the power behind panchakshari mantras. Shiva is the lord of 'Immortality'; He is the One who has conquered Death. The very utterance of his name rejuvenates the mind, body and soul. Mantras of Shiva have tremendous healing powers. Shiva Mantras have the power to fulfill one's desire and can be also used for attainment of the ultimate liberation - Moksha.

Chant Om Namah Shivaya, the Shiva Panchakshari Mantra. For the acquistion of salvation and destruction of fear of death, this Mantra is best. This mantra is considered effective for the eradication of disease, sorrow, fear etc. Recitation of this Mantra gives success and peace of mind. Mantra invokes the Shiva Tattva to immobilize, annihilate and eliminate the enemies from your path. All the Shiva Mantras are also called the 'Raksha Kavach Mantra' as it protects one from dangers, threats and enemies. Regular chanting of Shiva mantra attracts success and prosperity in all walks of life.