The Shiv Panchakshar Stotram is a powerful Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiv, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. Composed by Adi Shankaracharya, a renowned philosopher and theologian from ancient India, it consists of five verses, each beginning with one of the five sacred syllables, “Na”, “Ma”, “Si”, “Va”, and “Ya”, collectively forming the famous mantra “Namah Shivaya.”
The mantra “Namah Shivaya” is regarded as a mantra of liberation, capable of leading sincere devotees to spiritual enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. Furthermore, the philosophical essence of the stotra delves into the timeless qualities of Shiv, such as purity, eternity, and transcendence, inspiring devotees to reflect upon and emulate these divine attributes in their own lives. As a cherished part of Hindu tradition and heritage, the Shiv Panchakshar Stotram serves as a guiding light for seekers on the spiritual path, offering solace, strength, and a profound connection to the divine presence of Lord Shiv.
Overall, the Shiv Panchakshar Stotra is not only a beautiful composition praising the glory of Lord Shiv but also a profound spiritual practice that guides devotees towards inner peace, enlightenment, and ultimate liberation.
॥ श्रीशिवपञ्चाक्षरस्तोत्रम् ॥
नागेन्द्रहाराय त्रिलोचनाय, भस्माङ्गरागाय महेश्वराय ।
नित्याय शुद्धाय दिगम्बराय, तस्मै न काराय नमः शिवाय ॥१॥
मन्दाकिनी सलिलचन्दन चर्चिताय, नन्दीश्वर प्रमथनाथ महेश्वराय ।
मन्दारपुष्प बहुपुष्प सुपूजिताय, तस्मै म काराय नमः शिवाय ॥२॥
शिवाय गौरीवदनाब्जवृन्द, सूर्याय दक्षाध्वरनाशकाय ।
श्रीनीलकण्ठाय वृषध्वजाय, तस्मै शि काराय नमः शिवाय ॥३॥
वसिष्ठकुम्भोद्भवगौतमार्य, मुनीन्द्रदेवार्चितशेखराय।
चन्द्रार्क वैश्वानरलोचनाय, तस्मै व काराय नमः शिवाय ॥४॥
यक्षस्वरूपाय जटाधराय, पिनाकहस्ताय सनातनाय ।
दिव्याय देवाय दिगम्बराय, तस्मै य काराय नमः शिवाय ॥५॥
पञ्चाक्षरमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेच्छिवसन्निधौ ।
शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते ॥
॥ Shiv Panchakshara Stotra ॥
Nagendraharaya Trilochanaya, Bhasmangaragaya Mahesvaraya ।
Nityaya Suddhaya Digambaraya, Tasmai Na Karaya Namah Shivaya ॥1॥
Mandakini Salila Chandana Charchitaya, Nandisvara Pramathanatha Mahesvaraya ।
Mandara Pushpa Bahupushpa Supujitaya, Tasmai Ma Karaya Namah Shivaya ॥2॥
Shivaya Gauri Vadanabja Brnda, Suryaya Dakshadhvara Nashakaya ।
Sri Nilakanthaya Vrshadhvajaya, Tasmai Shi Karaya Namah Shivaya ॥3॥
Vashistha Kumbhodbhava Gautamarya, Munindra Devarchita Shekharaya ।
Chandrarka Vaishvanara Lochanaya, Tasmai Va Karaya Namah Shivaya ॥4॥
Yagna Svarupaya Jatadharaya, Pinaka Hastaya Sanatanaya ।
Divyaya Devaya Digambaraya, Tasmai Ya Karaya Namah Shivaya ॥5॥
Panchaksharamidam Punyam Yah Pathechchiva ।
Sannidhau Shivalokamavapnoti Sivena Saha Modate ॥
