Shivam Shivakaram Mantra

The Shivam Shivakaram Mantra is a powerful prayer to Lord Shiva, often recited for peace, divine grace, and liberation.

The mantra praises Shiva as the embodiment of auspiciousness and the ultimate source of all well-being.

It reminds the devotee that Shiva is not just a deity but the guiding force behind righteousness and well-being.

The Shivam Shivakaram Mantra is the latest addition to our library of mantras that also includes Ganesha, Krishna, Buddha, and Shiva mantras.

This mantra can also be referred to as the Shivoham mantra, as it emphasizes how all is part of Shiva in essence.

The Shivam Shivakaram Mantra can have variations based on a slight difference in lyrics, but the core meaning remains uniform.

The first line is sometimes written as "Shivam Shantakaram Shantam", emphasizing Shiva’s peaceful nature.

The second line may appear as "Shivam Sat-Chit-Ananda-Roopam", highlighting Shiva as the embodiment of truth, consciousness, and bliss.

Some versions of the thid line replace the original with "Shivadharmasya Kartaaram", meaning "the creator of the righteous path.”

The Shivam Shivakaram Mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.

Listening to this inspiring Shiva mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.

The mantra gives a sense of balance and serenity to the listener

If you suffer from anxious thoughts, this mantra can help soothe them

Reduce stress accumulated in your body and mind, by regularly listening to this mantra

There are several stories that illustrate Shiva’s legendary calmness and inner balance. One such story has Sage Bhrigu going to each of the Trimurti to test their capacity for patience.

Sage Bhrigu, one of the Saptarishis, was assigned the task of determining which deity among Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva was the most patient and worthy of supreme devotion. To test them, he approached each god in a different way, intending to provoke them.

Brahma was provoked initially, but calmed dwon eventually, when Sage Bhrigu refused to praise or prostrate before him. Lord Vishnu was kind and caring even after Bhrigu stepped on his chest, concerned more for Bhrigu’s feet despite the apparent insult.

Then, Bhrigu went to Mount Kailash and shouted insults at Lord Shiva. However, Shiva, who was deep in meditation, remained unaffected and silent.

When Bhrigu became aggressive and disturbed his meditation, Shiva merely opened his eyes and smiled, radiating unshaken peace. He neither cursed nor reacted, simply acknowledging Bhrigu’s presence.

No measure of distraction could shake Shiva from his peaceful core. This truth is what is praised in the Shivam Shivakaram Mantra.