Shiva Gayatri Mantra & Its Life Changing Benefits!

Life is full of ups and downs, twists and turns, doesn’t it? Due to all this you might feel like you’re tied with anxieties, worries, and doubts? But amidst these problems you have a reason for hope – Mahadev! Despite being a destroyer he always saves his devotees. Although he has so many queries which makes him too busy to listen to everyone. So, you chant a mantra to boost your query. Let’s see what are shiva gayatri mantra benefits and when to chant it.  

Shiva Gayatri Mantra Lyrics

In Vedic scriptures, various methods of worship have been described for Shiva. But chanting this Mantra is simple and very effective. So, it is important to know the right lyrics for a proper chanting. Here is how the lyrics goes. 

“ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेव्यै यादीमहि तन्नो रूद्रः प्रचोदयात।”

Memorizing this mantra will be helpful for the future. By chanting this mantra you acknowledge Lord Shiva, the remover of sorrows and pray for his light to show you the right path. 

Shiva Gayatri Mantra Meaning

The mantra mentioned above translates to, “I bow down to Lord Shiva. Oh Mahadev, grant me knowledge, and may my mind be enlightened by Lord Rudra.” 

It is recited in order to pray to Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, transformation, and freedom, for blessings, direction, and awareness. 

Shiva Gayatri Mantra Benefits

If you worship Shiva with this Gayatri Mantra you will get special results. These include:

• Prevents from various Kundali Doshas like Shani or Rahu-Ketu Dosha. Because only on Lord Shiva’s orders does Rahu, Ketu, and Shani arrange the collection of sins and virtues.
• Chanting this mantra removes pain and suffering. 
• It brings peace and harmony in personal, professional or domestic life. 
• Also, you will never face any trouble in future. 
• It prevents mental disturbance and distress. 
• Provides mental peace, fame, prosperity, and Shiva’s blessings. 
• It generates a very powerful energy that cures diseases and disorders. 
• Health remains good. 
• Provides relief from stress, depression, fatigue, fear, phobia and despair. 
• Positive energy is circulated throughout the mind and body. 
• Your enemies or rivals will never cause any trouble in future. 
• You will get financial gains and prosperity in job and business.
  

Significance of Chanting Shiva Gayatri Mantra 108 Times

The numbers 1, 0, 8 symbolize the ultimate reality of the universe i.e. oneness, nothingness, and infinity. The importance of 108 lies in its mathematical significance, as it is 108 times the diameter of the sun. Which equals the distance between the sun and Earth. This distance is approximately 152 million km.

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How to Chant This Mantra

Now lets understand how to chant this mantra correctly. Here how: 

• Wake up early, take a bath and wear comfortable clothes. 
• Then start chanting this mantra.
• You can chant this mantra every Monday. As this day is dedicated to Shiva. 
• Lite a deepak or a lamp in front of Shiv Ji’s picture or idol. 
• Take a Sankalpa or resolution and set an intention. It could be seeking blessings, overcoming challenges or simply connecting with Shiva. 
• Maintain full focus. 
• Choose a peaceful environment where you can focus well. 
• Chant this mantra 108 times. After each repetition, pause briefly and repeat the mantra silently. 
• You can also use rudraksha mala for counting your repetitions. Also, it provides better concentration. 

Path of Moksha Through Surrender 

Devotion is the base of moksha, whereas, it is possible only through surrender. And to surrender, it is mandatory to offer not flowers, not gold, not even jewelry, not gems, not money, not rules and regulations, only your mind. 

It can be only possible by a peaceful mind. But at present it is very difficult and rare too. Everyone seeks mental peace. Also, it has been trolled a lot over various social media platforms. However, chanting Shiva Gayatri Mantra can be very helpful. 

FAQs

1.) Which Shiva Mantra is the most powerful?

The most powerful Shiva Mantra is considered – “ॐ त्रयम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान मृत्योरकुक्षीय मामृतात।”

2.) Is there any particular time to chant Shiva Gayatri mantra?

There is no specific time to chant this mantra. Whether it can be chanted in the day or in the night. Although, chanting it early in the morning is considered to be the best time.

3.) What is the meaning of Shiva Gayatri Mantra?

Shiva Gayatri mantra states that “I give Lord Shiva a bow. Oh Mahadev, grant me knowledge, and may my mind be enlightened by Lord Rudra.”