Hindu mantra
Om Namah Shivaya Counter
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivāya
Meaning
I bow to Shiva. The five syllables na-maḥ-śi-vā-ya are why this is known as the Panchakshari (five-syllable) mantra.
About the Om Namah Shivaya
Om Namah Shivaya is one of the most popular mantras dedicated to Shiva. It is chanted aloud, whispered or mentally, and is short enough to repeat continuously.
Chanting with a digital mala
Because it is brief, a full mala of 108 takes only a few minutes. A session timer and chant history help you build a steady daily habit.