The role of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology

Transliteration

Namah Shivabhyam Namah Shivabhyam Namah Shivabhyam Namah Shivaya

Meaning / Translation

Salutations to Lord Shiva, the auspicious one, who is the destroyer of all evils and the embodiment of all that is good.

Transliteration

Mandakini salilakanA pankajena padabjen nirmuktasamastaduritarnaven

Meaning / Translation

The Ganga flows from your feet, washing away all the impurities and sins of those who seek your refuge.

Transliteration

Vamadevad vamaretasah paritah pratisarit parivrittacarunarineelakanth

Meaning / Translation

You are the embodiment of the three gunas - sattva, rajas, and tamas, and you are the one who is beyond the three gunas, the one who is the controller of the universe.

Transliteration

Panchaksharamidam punyam yah pathetsivasannidhau

Meaning / Translation

The five-lettered mantra 'Namah Shivaya' is a sacred and powerful mantra that brings great merit and blessings when recited in the presence of Lord Shiva.

Transliteration

Shivapanchaksharastotram punyam yah pathetsannidhau

Meaning / Translation

The one who recites this Shiv Panchakshari Stotra in the presence of Lord Shiva will attain great merit and will be blessed with a long and healthy life.