Shiva Shakti Mantra

15-Jul-2024

The Shiva Shakti Mantra is a powerful invocation that combines the energies of Lord Shiva (the masculine principle) and Shakti (the feminine principle).

 

Sanskrit:

“ऊँ नमो भगवते रुद्राय ऊर्ध्वामन्त्राय परिवर्तिने।

ऊर्ध्वदेवाय मनो बद्धाय सवायै विकर्तनाय विश्वरूपाय॥”

Meaning:

“ऊँ”: Om, the primordial sound, representing the universe and divine energy.

“नमो भगवते रुद्राय”: Salutations to Lord Rudra (another name for Lord Shiva), who is the remover of sorrows and bestower of blessings.

“ऊर्ध्वामन्त्राय”: The mantra that elevates, uplifts, or directs upwards.

“परिवर्तिने”: To the transformer, one who transforms or changes.

“ऊर्ध्वदेवाय”: To the upward-facing deity, indicating a divine presence.

“मनो बद्धाय”: To the one who binds the mind, controls or governs the mind.

“सवायै”: To the one associated with all or everything.

“विकर्तनाय”: To the one who transforms, alters, or changes.

“विश्वरूपाय”: To the one of universal form or appearance.

Explanation:

The Shiva Shakti Mantra invokes both Shiva (the masculine aspect, representing consciousness and transcendence) and Shakti (the feminine aspect, representing energy, power, and creation). It acknowledges their union and interdependence, symbolizing the cosmic balance and harmony between the active and passive forces of the universe.

By chanting this mantra, devotees seek to harness the combined energies of Shiva and Shakti within themselves. It is believed to aid in spiritual growth, inner strength, and realization of one's true self. The mantra also signifies the transformative power of Lord Shiva and invokes the blessings of Shakti for protection, prosperity, and enlightenment.