"Om Namah Shivaya" reflects the form and glory of Lord Shiva. A person who chants this mantra is able to feel the blessing of god from within. It is a very common and simple mantra chanted by devotees while worshipping Lord Shiva. This mantra depicts the importance of five syllable used, and thus is also known as Panchakshar Stotra. With the prefix of Om this mantra is formed by six words. It is believed that the word represents the form of Lord Shiva itself. Lord Shiva himself resides in the word, “Om”. It is believed that Lord Shiva resides in this mantra in the form of hearing and narration. Om Namah Shivaya (Panchakshara Mantra, five syllables) is a most potent and popular mantra.

This mantra depicts factual nature of Lord Shiva which is omniscient, perfect and clear. Chanting of this panchakshar fulfill the motive of the life of a person. Everyone who chants this mantra to please the almighty is stand equal to him without any discrimination. The person obtains knowledge of shastra and perform auspicious deeds himself with shadakshari mantra in his heart. It is believed that when this mantra resides into a heart of a person, it makes it successful in every aspect of his life.

It is believed when the creation of universe was not possible, Lord Shiva manifested himself into Ardhnarishwar with whom a separate female body appeared, known as goddess Shakti. This shakti became the nature. According to ancient scriptures, Lord Shiva himself have composed this mantra for the welfare of human life on earth. This five syllable mantra is the root of every knowledge and wisdom.

For the creation of universe, Lord shiva appeared in two parts. Each syllable of this mantra represents five task performed by Shiva while creating the universe, which are Creation, construction, destruction, transformation and liberation. He manifested into various forms for the welfare of his own creation. The relation between Lord Shiva and mantra is immeasurable. According to ancient scriptures, Om Namah Shivaya, is the most simplest form of worshipping Lord Shiva. It is beneficial for everyone who believes in it. Each syllable of this mantra consists of different powers of Lord Shiva. Hence, chanting it leads to salvation.

Lord Shiva provides a person relief from all kinds of sufferings and troubles of life and helps him attain salvation. He resides into our hearts through this mantra. He was able to create beautiful nature with the power of this mantra. A well known guru, Shankaracharya have talked about the glory of all them in his composition, “Shri Shiva Panchakshar Stotra”. This stotra provides blessings of Lord Shiva in the form of success and happiness.

The six syllable mantra consist of all the knowledge of vedas and shastras in it. No other mantra can provide equivalent results, to the of panchakshara mantra. There is no other mantra in this universe equivalent to it. It provide enlightenment and prevents obstacles. A person who chants this mantra with full faith attains salvation in the end.