It is a panchaskara mantra, excluding OM, composed of five cosmic syllables: na – mah – shi – vaa – ya. Going deeper, this mystical mantra puts forth its complex composition. I am submissive to the Lord I belong to the Lord (Shiva). But when you break the word Namaha into Na and Maha, it denotes “not mine”. Furthermore, Namah in simple words refers to salutation or worshipping. In self-realisation, it means: I am none other than Shiva. ‘Namah’ used in middle means “I am not ego” but only Shiva. However, when we explore at a deeper level, the meaning of this mantra unravels in a thought-provoking manner. In simple terms, this mantra means ‘I bow to Shiva’. Yet, one must understand its deeper and actual meanings knowing which one will be delighted within to chant more and more. These mantras are popular and known all over the world. ‘Mantra’ is made of ‘Mana’ meaning ‘the mind’ and ‘tra’ meaning ‘to deliver’ a mantra when chanted properly understanding its meaning delivers the mind from stress, torments and provocations by the unnecessary desires. Of all the mantras given in the Vedas, Shiva mantras are said to be the most powerful, purifying or sanctifying and peace-giving mantras. When chanted during Shivaratri or Shravan, these mantras act as powerful shields against the onslaughts of negative emotions. Chanting a mantra is the best way to connect with the Divine for it contains all the energies of the Lord.
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