Among one of the most popular Hindu mantras is Om Namah Shivaya. It means salutation to Lord Shiva, the most important Godhead of the Hindu pantheon. Shiva is one of the three…
Among one of the most popular Hindu mantras is Om Namah Shivaya. It means salutation to Lord Shiva, the most important Godhead of the Hindu pantheon. Shiva is one of the three primal divinities of Hinduism, namely Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver) and Shiva (the destroyer). This is also known as Hindu Trinity. The belief is that if one chants this mantra 108 times every day, it will help the person to purify his body and Lord Shiva will shower his blessings on him. Let it be.
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