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Sahasrakotirudra Samhita
It highlights the power of chanting the name of Lord Shiva and the benefits it brings.
Answer in Details
Namaskaram (or Pranam) to Lord Shiva is a gesture of reverence and devotion. In Shiva tradition, hand gestures (mudras) and specific ways of saluting are meaningful. Here’s how you can do Namaskaram to Shiva with hand gestures:1. Anjali Mudra (Namaste Gesture):
- Stand or sit facing the Shiva Lingam or image of Lord Shiva.
- Bring your palms together in front of your chest, fingers pointing upwards.
- Close your eyes, focus on Shiva, and bow your head slightly.
- This symbolizes humility and surrender to the divine.
2. Sashtanga Pranam (Full Prostration):
- In temples or at home, devotees sometimes perform a full prostration.
- Kneel, then lie flat on the ground with arms stretched forward, palms together.
- Forehead, chest, hands, knees, and feet touch the ground—symbolizing surrender of ego.
3. Shiva Mudra:
- Some traditions use a unique mudra for Shiva: the right hand in Abhaya Mudra (palm facing outward at shoulder height) to symbolize protection, and the left hand in Varada Mudra (palm facing downward or outward, fingers pointing downward) to symbolize granting of boons.
- You may visualize Shiva in this form as you do the Anjali Mudra.
4. Dhyana (Meditative) Gesture:
- Sit cross-legged.
- Place your hands on your knees, palms facing upward, with thumb and index finger touching (Jnana Mudra).
- Mentally offer your salutations to Shiva.
Recitation:
While performing Namaskaram, you may chant:
Om Namah Shivaya
Summary of Steps:
1. Stand or sit with a calm mind.
2. Join palms in Anjali Mudra.
3. Bow your head in reverence.
4. Optionally, do full prostration.
5. Chant Shiva mantras or meditate.
This gesture, with devotion and humility, is the essence of Namaskaram to Lord Shiva.
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