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Shiva mantras

From the five-syllable Panchakshari to the Mahamrityunjaya — the most recited verses in the tradition.

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20 mantras

Shivaशिव20 mantras

From the five-syllable Panchakshari to the Mahamrityunjaya — the most recited verses in the tradition.

Panchakshari MantraMost chantedThe five syllables. The central Shaiva mantra.
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Mahamrityunjaya MantraMost chantedFor health, longevity and recovery.
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Rudra Gayatri MantraThe Gayatri form addressed to Rudra.
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Dakshinamoorthy MantraShiva as silent teacher. For memory and understanding.
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Medha Dakshinamoorthy MantraSpecifically for intellect and examination.
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Kala Bhairava MantraFor protection and removal of fear. Chanted on Kalashtami.
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Asitanga Bhairava MantraFirst of the eight Bhairavas. For creative power.
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Ruru Bhairava MantraSecond Bhairava. For release from karmic burden.
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Chanda Bhairava MantraThird Bhairava. For control of anger and impulse.
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Krodha Bhairava MantraFourth Bhairava. For steadiness under provocation.
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Unmatta Bhairava MantraFifth Bhairava. For freedom from delusion.
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Kapala Bhairava MantraSixth Bhairava. For detachment.
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Bhishana Bhairava MantraSeventh Bhairava. For removal of fear itself.
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Samhara Bhairava MantraEighth Bhairava. For dissolution of what must end.
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Ardhanarishwara MantraThe half-female form. For marital harmony.
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Nataraja MantraThe cosmic dancer. For the performing arts.
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Lingashtakam MantraThe eight verses to the lingam.
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Bilvashtakam MantraRecited while offering bilva leaves.
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Shiva Tandava Stotram MantraRavana's hymn. Recited on Shivaratri.
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Rudram Chamakam MantraInitiationThe central Vedic recitation to Rudra.
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Which mantra is right for what you are facing?

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