‘Va’kara Shiva Namavali Mantra
‘Va’kara Shiva Namavali Mantra

‘Va’kara Shiva Namavali Mantra

‘Va’kara Shiva Namavali Mantra Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Shiva mantra that is known to eradicate negativity
 
 
The ‘Va'kara Shiva Namavali invokes Shiva’s cosmic and benevolent forms that dissolve inner darkness.
Each chant aligns the seeker with Shiva’s vastness and protective energy. Together, they help cleanse negativity and restore a deeper sense of spiritual clarity.
The ‘Va’kara Mantra is the latest addition to our library of mantras that also includes Ganesha, Krishna, Buddha, and Shiva mantras.
 

Lyrics of the Mantra

|| om vamadevaya namah
om virabhadraya namah
om vyomakeshaya namah
om vishveshvaraya namah ||
 

Meaning of the Mantra

Lyrics:
|| om vamadevaya namah
om virabhadraya namah
om vyomakeshaya namah
om vishveshvaraya namah ||
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Meaning:
I bow to the One who is pleasing in his infinite forms,
I bow to the One who most valiant and fierce,
I bow to the One whose matted locks spread across the cosmos,
I bow to the One who is the Lord of the universe.
 

Variations of the Mantra

The ‘Va’kara Shiva Namavali mantra can also be called the Chaturnama Shiva Stuti - since it praises Shiva with 4 of this sacred names.
You can also refer to this short prayer as the Mahadeva Moola Mantras, since these names invoke the divine energy of Shiva.
There are no major variations in the lyrics of this mantra. For greater formality, once could add the ‘Shri’ honorific to each line.
 

Benefits of the Mantra

The ‘Va’kara Shiva Namavali mantra holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.
Listening to this calming Shiva mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.
 
Benefit 1 - Connect with harmony
Helps create a feeling of peace and harmony within
 
Benefit 2 - Detaches from negativity
Helps the mind overcome negative feelings and align to calm over conflict
 
Benefit 3 - Embrace the now
It helps strengthen your connection to the present and live life fully
 

History of the Mantra

The names in the ‘Va'kara Shiva Namavali reflect Shiva’s role as the cosmic protector and purifier.
Vamadevaya honors his gentle, compassionate aspect; Virabhadraya evokes the fierce warrior he created to uphold dharma; Vyomakeshaya describes him as the one who is vast, unbound, and ethereal; and Vishveshvaraya means the Lord of the Universe.
These names remind us that Shiva is both limitless and accessible.
According to legend, when cosmic balance was disrupted, Shiva manifested Virabhadra to destroy arrogance and restore harmony. Similarly, in our own lives, his energy helps us destroy inner negativity.
Chanting these names regularly invokes Shiva’s expansive and protective force, sweeping away mental turbulence and anchoring us in a space of peace, clarity, and divine grace.