The chanting of mantras holds special significance during worship. The festival of Mahashivratri is approaching. This is an auspicious occasion when Lord Shiva is worshipped. Besides observing a fast on this day, a Rudrabhishek (ritualistic bathing of the Shiva Lingam) is also performed. Chanting mantras during the puja makes the worship more fruitful. It is believed that those who dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to the worship of God have their wishes fulfilled. To receive Lord Shiva’s blessings, the four periods of the day are considered especially important, leading to the attainment of Dharma (righteousness), Kama (desire), Moksha (liberation), and Artha (wealth).
Worshiping at night on this occasion also holds special importance. According to the Puranas, there is a tradition of performing puja in the evening, late night, midnight, and early morning. Staying awake all night for Abhishek (ritual bathing) and meditation brings spiritual benefits and liberation. It is believed that on this night, Lord Shiva manifested from his formless state into the tangible form of the Shiva Lingam. Furthermore, the marriage of Shiva and Parvati took place on this auspicious day. Chanting mantras with proper pronunciation during the puja is also a way to receive Lord Shiva’s blessings. Let’s learn which mantras are considered most fruitful to chant during the worship of Lord Shiva.
These 5 mantras are chanted during the worship of Lord Shiva.
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
ॐ मृत्युञ्जय महादेव त्राहि मां शरणागतम्।
जन्म.मृत्यु.जरा.व्याधिपीडितं कर्मबन्धनैः॥
Why is this mantra special and when to chant it?
The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is chanted for the worship of Lord Shiva. This mantra is considered extremely auspicious. This powerful mantra is a part of the Rigveda and it removes the fear of untimely death. It provides solutions to physical, mental, and social problems. It should be chanted along with Abhishek (ritual bathing) of the Shivling. Two times are considered very important for chanting this mantra. The first is the Brahma Muhurta (early morning) and the second is the evening time. According to religious beliefs, chanting this mantra 108 times brings the grace of Lord Shiva.
- Neelkanth Mahadev Mantra
ॐ नमो नीलकण्ठाय
Many powerful mantras are chanted during the worship of Lord Shiva, and the Neelkanth Stotra is one of them. Chanting this mantra brings new energy into life, and health-related problems automatically start to disappear. Neelkanth means one whose throat is blue. During the churning of the ocean, Lord Shiva held the deadly poison Halahala in his throat. Therefore, he is called Neelkanth. This means that a person should protect themselves from the negative energy of others.
- Shiva Gayatri Mantra
ॐ महादेवाय विद्महे रुद्रमूर्तये धीमहि
तन्नः शिवः प्रचोदयात्॥
Chanting this mantra makes one feel connected to the Shiva element from within, and peace of mind increases. The Shiva Gayatri Mantra is a powerful mantra dedicated to Lord Mahadev. It increases intelligence, wisdom, and self-knowledge. Chanting it makes the mind stable, removes confusion, and increases concentration.
- Rudra Gayatri Mantra
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि
तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥
The Rudra Gayatri Mantra is chanted to receive the grace of Lord Mahadev. This mantra describes Tatpurusha, the all-powerful being who is the source of all the powers of the universe. The word Vidmahe means “we know that supreme being” or “we strive to understand his reality.” This mantra means that we strive to know that Supreme Being, who is the foundation of this creation.
- Shiva Mool Mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय॥
This mantra is chanted during Rudrabhishek. It means “We bow to Lord Shiva.” It is called the Panchakshari Mantra (five-syllable mantra), and chanting it brings peace of mind and provides relief from negative energy in the surroundings.
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