Shiv Panchakshar Stotra – Nagendra Haraya Trilochanaya

Shiv Panchakshar Stotram lyrics in English – Nagendraharaya Trilochanaya, Bhasmangaragaya Mahesvaraya | The Panchakshari Stotram is a powerful Stotram that praises both Lord Shiva and the five-syllable mantra “Om Namah Shivaya.” Read the full lyrics below:

Shiv Panchakshar Stotra Lyrics in English

Nagendraharaya Trilochanaya
Bhasmangaragaya Mahesvaraya
nityaya suddhaya digambaraya
tasmai na karaya namah shivaya

Mandakini Salila Chandana Charchitaya
Nandisvara Pramathanatha Mahesvaraya
mandara pushpa bahupushpa supujitaya
tasmai ma karaya namah shivaya

Shivaya Gauri Vadanabja Brnda
Suryaya Dakshadhvara nashakaya
Sri Nilakanthaya Vrshadhvajaya
tasmai shi karaya namah shivaya

Vashistha Kumbhodbhava Gautamarya
Munindra Devarchita Shekharaya
Chandrarka Vaishvanara Lochanaya
tasmai va karaya namah shivaya

Yagna Svarupaya Jatadharaya
Pinaka-hastaya sanatanaya
divyaya devaya digambaraya
tasmai ya karaya namah shivaya

panchaksharamidam punyam yah pathechchiva
sannidhau shivalokamavapnoti sivena saha modate

Written by: Adi Shankaracharya

Presented By: Mukti Mantra

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When to chant Shiv Panchakshar Stotra?

Shiv Panchakshar Stotra can be chanted at any time with a pure and concentrated mind. However, if you want, you can chant it at specific times, such as Brahma Murat (around 4:00 AM to 6:00 AM) and Pradosh Kaal, the twilight hours, specifically the 1.5 hours before and after sunset.

Which Stotram Is Most Beloved to Lord Shiva?

While this totally varies on one's devotion, Swami Kailashanand Giri Ji Maharaj says that the most powerful stotrams of lord shiva are Shiv Tandav Stotram, Dwadash Jyotrilinga Stotram, Pushtivardhanam, and Rudraasktakam

What is the purpose of Shiv Panchakshar Stotra?

The Shiv Panchakshar Stotra praises Lord Shiva and the five-syllable mantra "Om Namah Shivaya". It aligns the human body and mind with the universe, purifies the soul, and can grant spiritual liberation (moksha) when chanted with sincerity.

Can anyone chant Shiva Panchakshari Stotram?

Yes, anyone chant Shiva Panchakshari Stotram.