Bhagwan Shiva
About Bhagwan Shiva
Bhagwan Shiva is loved by millions as the great Mahadeva—gentle and fierce, ever-approachable and ever-mysterious. For many, Shiva is both a father and guide, the supreme yogi who sits atop Mount Kailash yet is present in every village and heart. Devotees see him as the one who is easy to please, lovingly called Bholenath. His blue throat, matted hair, and calm eyes remind all of his power to swallow pain and share peace. Early mornings, you hear the sound of bells and the pouring of water on the Shiva Lingam in temples and homes. His stories are told by elders to children, with lamps lit and incense burning nearby. Shiva teaches patience, courage, and self-control. He destroys evil, but also forgives without pride. Whether alone in meditation, as a caring husband and father, or as Nataraja, the lord of the cosmic dance—Shiva helps every devotee find strength, silence, and joy.
Mantra of Bhagwan Shiva
Before sunrise, the temple air fills with the gentle sound of ‘Om Namah Shivaya.’ This *mantra* is simple, easy, and very powerful. Many start and end their day with these words, folding their hands or quietly repeating them in their heart. ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ means ‘I bow to Lord Shiva,’ and it is called the five-syllable *mantra*—Panchakshari. When people chant this *mantra*, whether loud or soft, an inner peace grows. It is said that all fears, doubts, and anger fade with regular chanting. Some elders teach their children to recite it before sleep, believing it protects the mind and brings good dreams. In the bigger temples, priests and devotees chant in groups, the sound rolling like a wave, washing pain and confusion away. Chanting this *mantra* is not about rules or difficult practices—it is about offering yourself to the Lord, as you are, and letting his grace enter your life. The *mantra* ties together all who love Shiva, from small children to the oldest grandmothers, in a chain of living faith.
Chalisa of Bhagwan Shiva
Aarti of Bhagwan Shiva
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