It is called Siva Panchakshara, or Shiva Panchakshara or simply Panchakshara meaning the 'five-syllable' mantra (viz., excluding the Om) and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The opposing concepts in the upper hands show the counterpoise of creation and destruction, or the fire of life. Namah Shivaya means 'O salutations to the auspicious one', or adoration to Lord Shiva'. The upper let hand contains Agni or fire, which signifies destruction. A specific hand gesture (mudra) is used to hold the drum, and symbolizes sound originating creation, and the beat of the drum as the passage of time. "In the iconography of Nataraja, the upper right hand holds a small damaru drum. "Nataraja, the Lord (or King) of the Dance, is a depiction of the god Shiva as the cosmic dancer who performs his divine dance to destroy a weary universe and make way for the process of creation." ~ wikipedia With his ankle bells tinkling, he crushes death under his feet." ~ traditional prayer It frees a person from fear of all kinds. It should be recited 108 times in the praise of Lord Shiva. Its simple meaning is, I Bow my head to Lord Rudra. It is a mantra that can fulfil every human desire. "I salute Shiva, the form of the universe and lord of the cosmic dance. The Rudra Mantra Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay The Rudra Mantra is the best mantra to seek wealth, good luck, and prosperity. Shambho: A name for Shiva as Shambhu, the simple one, the ascetic. Shivarāj/shivarāja: King ("rāja") Shiva, or Lord Shiva. One interpretation is Destroyer ("hara") of Doubt ("shaṅka"), while another is the Doer ("kara") of Good ("sam"). Unable to find good replacements, I decided to blog some of the slokas, hoping they would help a few others too. Some of my sloka books have become old and torn. The meaning of this stotram literally translates to seeking forgiveness from past ill deeds. Shiv Dhyaan Mantra Karcharankritam Vaa Kaayjam Karmjam Vaa Shravannayanjam Vaa Maansam Vaa Paradham I Vihitam VihitamVaa Sarv metat Kshamasva jay Jay Karunaabdhe shree Mahadev Shambho II This is a powerful mantra asking Lord Shiva for forgiveness for all the sins you have committed during your lifetime. It is the 14th shloka of Adi Shankaras Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana stotram. Shiva: Shiva is "The Auspicious One," the Supreme God, the Destroyer and Transformer, the Lord of the cosmic dance of all creation and destruction. Slokas and Mantras have been an integral part of my life. The Mahadeva Shiva Shambho Mantra is also known as the Kara Charana Kritam mantra. Naṭarāj/naṭarāja: A name for Shiva as King ("rāja") of the Dance ("naṭa"), the dance of the creation and destruction of the universe.
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