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since shiv ji chants ram naam, can i please shiv ji by chanting ram naam?

16-Feb-2026
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Yes, you can please Lord Shiva by chanting "Ram Naam." According to many scriptures and stories, Lord Shiva himself is a great devotee of Lord Rama and often chants "Ram Naam" with great devotion. One famous story from the Ramcharitmanas and other texts describes how Lord Shiva constantly repeats the name of Rama, considering it supremely sacred.

Chanting "Ram Naam" with sincerity and devotion is considered pleasing to Lord Shiva because he values pure devotion above all else. In fact, Lord Shiva teaches that taking the name of God with love and faith leads to liberation (moksha) and divine grace, regardless of the name—be it "Shiva," "Rama," or "Krishna."

So, if you chant "Ram Naam" with a pure heart, Lord Shiva will certainly be pleased.

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