Shiva Prayer

For the devotees of Lord Shiva here is a collection of Lord Shiva Prayers with meaning! Devotees seeking blessings of Lord Shiva must recite Shiv Prarthana with sincerity and faith.

Lord Shiva Prayer - I
Om Sarva Mangal Manglaye Shivay Sarvaarth Sadhike
Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Narayaani Namostu Te
Meaning:
Oh the divine couple Shiva Parvati !
O ! Thee, the protectors of this universe,
Along with Lords Brahma and Vishnu
We pray to You for our well-being, prosperity and the enlightenment of our souls.

Lord Shiva Prayer - II
This mantra is a prayer to Lord Shiva who is addressed as Sankara and Trayambaka. Sankara means giver of blessings: (sana = blessings, Kara = the Giver). Trayambaka is the three eyed one, where the third eye signifies the giver of knowledge, which destroys ignorance and releases us from the cycle of death and rebirth.

Om Namastestu Bhagavan
Visvesaraya Mahadevaya
Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya
Trikagni - Kalaya
Kalagni - Rudraya Nil - Kanthaya Mrityunjaya
Sarvesvaraya Sadadhivaya
Sriman Mahadevaya Namah.
Meaning:
Om. I bow down to Lord Shiva, who is the creator and protector of the universe, who is the greatest among Gods, who has three eyes, who is the annihilator of all the three worlds, one whose throat is blue, who is the conqueror of death, who is the Lord of all, who is propitious who is possessed of all marks of greatness and who is the greatest among Gods. To him my prostration.

Lord Shiva Prayer - III
Naagendra haaraaya thriloochanaaya bhasmaangadhaaraaya maheshwaraaya
Nityaaya shudhdhaaya digambaraaya tasmai nakaaraaya namahshivaaya
Meaning:
Salutations to Shiva who wears a serpent as garland, who is three-eyed, whose bare body is covered with ashes, who is forever pure and the very embodiment of sacrifice.

Shiva Dhun
Shivo Bhokta, Shiva Bhojya
Shivo Karta, Shivah Karma
Shivah Karanatmakah
Meaning:
Shiva is the experiencer and the highest object of experience. Shiva is the goal of Sadhana. There is nothing apart from Shiva. There is nothing other than Shiva. Whatever there is, is Shiva. There is nothing, which is not Shiva. There is no place, which is not Shiva. There is no time, which is not Shiva. To be aware of this is to be aware of Shiva.

 

 

Shiva Aarti Recite Lord Shiva Aarti on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri to invoke divine blessings of Lord Shiva. For better understanding, meaning of the Shiv Arti has been provided in English along with the verses. Jai Shiv Onkara Har Shiv Onkara, Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Arddhagni Dhara. Om hara hara Mahaadevaa... Meaning: Glory to you, O Shiva! Glory to you, O Omkaara! May Brahma, Vishnu and the assembly of other gods, including the great Lord Shiva, relieve me of my afflictions! Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Rajai, Hansanan Garudasan Vrishvahan Sajai. Om hara hara Mahaadevaa... Meaning: Being the Absolute, True being, Consciousness and Bliss, you play the roles of all the three Gods - Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. As Vishnu, you have but one face, as Brahma four and as Shiva five. They gladden the sight of all who behold them. As Brahma you prefer the back of the swan for your seat, as Vishnu you like to ensconce yourself on the back of Garuda (A large mythological eagle - like bird believed to be the vehicle of Lord Vishnu) and as Shiva you make the sacred bull your conveyance; all these stand ready. O Great Lord, pray rid me of my afflictions! Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Te Sohai, Tinon Roop Nirakhta Tribhuvan Jan Mohai. Om hara hara Mahaadevaa... Meaning: As Brahma, you possess two arms, as Vishnu four and as Shiva (Dashabaahu) ten, all of which look matchlessly lovely. No sooner do the inhabitants of the three spheres behold you than they are all enchanted. O great Lord Omkaara, pray rid me of my afflictions. Akshaymala Vanmala Mundmala Dhari, Chadan Mrigmad Sohai Bhale Shashi Dhari. Om hara hara Mahaadevaa... Meaning: You are, O great Lord Omkaara, wearing a garland of Rudraaksha, another of forest flowers the third of skulls; your forehead, glistening in the moonlight which it holds, is smeared with sandal-paste and musk. Pray rid me of my afflictions. Shvetambar Pitambar Baghambar Ange, Sankadik Brahmadik Bhootadik Sange. Om hara hara Mahaadevaa... Meaning: O great Lord Omkaara, your body is attired in white and yellow silken clothes and in tiger skin, while in your company are troops of goblins, gods like Brahma and divine seers like Sanaka. Pray rid me of my afflictions. Kar Men Shreshth Kamandalu Chakra Trishooldharta, Jagkarta Jagharta Jag Palankarta. Om hara hara Mahaadevaa... Meaning: O great Lord Omkaara, you hold akamandalu (the mendicants water-jar) in one of your hands and in another a trident; you bring joy to all, destroy all distress and sustain the whole world. May you rid me of all my afflictions! Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka, Pranvakshar Ke Madhye Yah Tinon Eka. Om hara hara Mahaadevaa... Meaning: The ignorant (unwise and stupid) know Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva as three individual gods, but they are all indistinguishably fused into a single mystic syllable ‘OM’. Pray rid me of my afflictions. Trigun Shiv Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gave, Kahat Shivanand Swami Manvanchhit Phal Pave. Om hara hara Mahaadevaa... Meaning: Says Swami Shivananda, “He who recites this Arti to the Lord of the three gunas-sattva, rajas and tamas - attains fulfillment of his heart’s desire”. O great Lord Omkaara, may you rid me of my afflictions.

 

 

 

Maha Mrityunjay Mantra The Maha Mrityunjay Mantra or Lord Shiva Mantra is considered extremely powerful and significant by the Hindus. Also known as the Moksha Mantra of Lord Shiva, chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is said to create divine vibrations that heals. Devotees of Lord Shiva further believe that Maha Mrityunjay evokes the Shiva within human beings and removes the fear of death, liberating one from the cycle of death and rebirth. Significance of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Devotees strongly believe that proper recitation of the Maha Mrityunjaya rejuvenates, bestows health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity and contentment. It is said that chanting of Shiva Mantra generates divine vibrations that ward off all the negative and evil forces and creates a powerful protective shield. Besides, it is said to protect the one who chants against accidents and misfortunes of every kind. Recitation of the mantra creates vibration that pulsates through every cell, every molecule of human body and tears away the veil of ignorance. Hindus believe that recitation of the mantra ignites a fire within that consumes all negativity and purifies entire system. It is also said to have a strong healing power and can cure diseases declared incurable even by the doctors. Many believe Maha Mrityunjay Mantra to be a mantra that can conquer death and connect human beings to their own inner divinity. The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra The following Maha Mrityunjay Mantra has been taken from the Sukla Yajurveda Samhita III. 60. The Mantra is addressed to Lord Shiva and is a centuries old technique of connecting one to pure consciousness and bliss. Om Tryamlakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pusti - vardhanam | Urva - rukamiva Bandhanan Mrtyor - muksheeya Ma - amritat || Meaning: Om. We worship The Three-Eyed Lord Shiva who is fragrant and who increasingly nourishes the devotees. Worshipping him may we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality just as the ripe cucumber easily separates itself from the binding stalk. Explanation: The mantra is a prayer to Lord Shiva who is addressed as Sankara and Trayambaka. Sankara is sana (blessings) and Kara (the Giver). Trayambaka is the three eyed one (where the third eye signifies the giver of knowledge, which destroys ignorance and releases us from the cycle of death and rebirth). Best Time to Chant Chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra with sincerity, faith and devotion in Bramha Muhurata is very beneficial. But one can also do Maha Mrityunjaya japa anytime in a pure environment with great benefit and discover the happiness that's already within.

 

 

Shivaratri Messages On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri greet your loved by sending blessings and good wishes online ! Just send in sweet Shivaratri Messages for your loved to us. We promise to publish the message along with your name on this biggest and most comprehensive web site on Shivaratri Festival. Messages On this pious occasion of Mahashivaratri, many many greetings to all of you. May Lord Shiva shower on you his blessings with happiness, prosperity & peace. ------------------------------------------------------------- Shivratri is a platonic festival for Shivbhagats. It is the most memorable day in my life. I too have faith on Lord Shiva. When I am in trouble I always remember my God Shiva and my troubles goes away. This day is best to meet lord Shiva. ------------------------------------------------------------- Mahashivratri Mubark ho! Sabki Mahashivratri mangalmaye ho. ------------------------------------------------------------- Lord Shiva blessings to all Indians. I am getting inspirations from Shiva Arti and poems. People should pray to Lord Shiva early morning. ------------------------------------------------------------- "Lokaha Samasthah Sukhino Bhavanto" - Oh Lord of the Lords grant peace & prosperity to the entire mankind. Show the correct and right path to each & every human being in this universe. ------------------------------------------------------------- Today is the auspicious day of Lord Shiva. Celebrate it with joy of heart and help people understand the values of Lord Shiva. ------------------------------------------------------------- Shivratri ke is pawan parv par safalta ka damru sadev aapke oopar bajta rehe. ------------------------------------------------------------- May Lord Shiva shower his benign blessings on you and your family. May happiness and peace surround you with his eternal love and strength. ------------------------------------------------------------- JAI SHIV SHANKAR BHOLENATH!!! Bless us with the happy & peaceful life with noble wisdom. May there be peace in every home!!! ------------------------------------------------------------- Happy Shivratri!! May Shivji shower his blessings on both of you. Shaan hope you meet your life partner soon and have a happy life. -------------------------------------------------------------Ram Ram from the island paradise of Fiji known as Ramnik Dweep in Bhagwat scriptures. I wish all Hindu brothers and sisters worldwide a happy and blessed Mahashivratri Jay Shiv Shankar ------------------------------------------------------------- May Lord Shiva shower blessings on all and give power and strength to everyone facing difficulties in there lives. ------------------------------------------------------------- Shivratri ke is utsav par Bhagwan Shiv aur maa Shakti is kripa aap sab par bane rahe. ------------------------------------------------------------- Wishing you all a very happy Mahahivrati. God bless you all with lots and lots of happiness, your wishes will be accomplished. Om Namah Shivaya.. ------------------------------------------------------------- Jai Bhole Shankar Ki to all people of our beautiful Fiji Islands. On this auspicious festival of Shivratri, I, on behalf of my organisation would like to wish all Sanatanis a very happy Shivratri and may Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati shower their blessings to everyone. May this festival be a purposeful one to everybody. ------------------------------------------------------------- Happy Shivaratri to all. Bhagwan Bholenath, I pray to you for all the people in this world. Please give everyone happiness, peace and lots of smiles. This is my prayer for today. Om Namah Shivaaye!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your blessings and love on elders, children and your beloved on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivartri. ------------------------------------------------------------- Shivratri blessings to you and your family. May the almighty Lord Shiva bless you all with good things and perfect health. God Bless ------------------------------------------------------------- OM NAMAH SHIVAYE Lord shiv please give your blessings to my family and especially to Arjun and me. I really love him. I don't know why is he treating me insensitively. I hope this Shivratri, things turn out to be perfect between me and Arjun. I will also keep a fast on Shivratri. Let us be the ideal couple like Shiv and Parvati. Make him come back and marry me. ------------------------------------------------------------- Wish you all a very Happy Shivratri. "Krinvanto Vishvam Aryam" the ved mantra which means “sare vishv ko arya bana do arthat sreshth bana do. ------------------------------------------------------------- On the occasion of Mahashivaratri, I pray to Lord Shiva that His blessings may always be with you. Regards, ------------------------------------------------------------- May Lord Shiva grant you a handsome and decent match this year and may you live happily always. Love, ------------------------------------------------------------- May the blessings of Bhagwan Shiva be with His devotees always ! Happy Shivaratri to All ------------------------------------------------------------- Shivaratri means ‘auspicious darkness’. Devotees must spend the night of Shivaratri by chanting with full sincerity the name of Lord Shiva and seek His divine blessings. Good Wishes for All