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Lord Shiva (father of Lord Ganesha) is a major Hindu deity, and is considered as Destroyer or Transformer. He is believed to be a yogi who has a vision on everything happening in the world. He has great powers but still like to live like a sage (Yogi) on the peak of Himalayan mountain. He works as a creator, preserver, destroyer, concealer, and revealer (to bless).
Amongst all the gods, he is said to be the most kind, benignant, gracious, benign, charitable, benevolent, kindly, sympathetic, good-hearted, openhearted, large-hearted, gentle, kindhearted, kind-hearted, call him with any of these words.
He has got the most aggresive nature but at times he is the only god who can be pleased so easily like a child is pleased just by a chocolate, very caring, friendly, best teacher, almost anything and everything one can think of.
Ok coming back on the topic, meditating on Lord Shiva can give you strength, energy, life-force, devine protection and often it is practiced for the good sake of an ill/dying person.
For Lord Shiva Meditation one can use any one of the following mantras (Chant it for 108 times, recommended):
- aum tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pusti-vardhanam urvarukam iva bandhanan mrtyor muksiya mamrtat (Mahamrityunjaya Mantra – Great death-conquering mantra also called Tryambakam Mantra)
- Om Namah Sivai (Very basic powerful mantra, can be used everyday)
- OM (Purifies, energies – powerful mantra, can be used everyday)
Best time for meditation:
- Mid-night
Sitting Position:
- East (Sun rise) facing
- Folded legs / Padmasan / On chair without crossing your legs or hands (if you are sitting on chair, do not let your back touch the chair)
- Rest your hands on your knees / thighs with your palms facing sky
- Eyes closed (No Spectacles)
Know Lord Shiva
Lets go through 108 names of Lord Shiva (one can even use one of the following name to meditate):
- Aashutosh – One Who Fulfills Wishes Instantly
- Aja – Unborn
- Akshayaguna – God With Limitless Attributes
- Anagha – Without Any Fault
- Anantadrishti – Of Infinite Vision
- Augadh – One Who Revels All The Time
- Avyayaprabhu – Imperishable Lord
- Bhairav – Lord Of Terror
- Bhalanetra – One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
- Bholenath – Kind Hearted Lord
- Bhooteshwara – Lord Of Ghosts And Evil Beings
- Bhudeva – Lord Of The Earth
- Bhutapala – Protector Of The Ghosts
- Chandrapal – Master Of The Moon
- Chandraprakash – One Who Has Moon As A Crest
- Dayalu – Compassionate
- Devadeva – Lord Of The Lords
- Dhanadeepa – Lord Of Wealth
- Dhyanadeep – Icon Of Meditation And Concentration
- Dhyutidhara – Lord Of Brilliance
- Digambara – Ascetic Without Any Clothes
- Durjaneeya – Difficult To Be Known
- Durjaya – Unvanquished
- Gangadhara – Lord Of River Ganga
- Girijapati – Consort Of Girija
- Gunagrahin – Acceptor Of Gunas
- Gurudeva – Master Of All
- Hara – Remover Of Sins
- Jagadisha – Master Of The Universe
- Jaradhishamana – Redeemer From Afflictions
- Jatin – 0ne Who Has Matted Hair
- Kailas – One Who Bestows Peace
- Kailashadhipati – Lord Of Mount Kailash
- Kailashnath – Master Of Mount Kailash
- Kamalakshana – Lotus-Eyed Lord
- Kantha – Ever-Radiant
- Kapalin – One Wears A Necklace Of Skulls
- Khatvangin – One Who Has The Missile Khatvangin In His Hand
- Kundalin – One Who Wears Earrings
- Lalataksha – One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
- Lingadhyaksha – Lord Of The Lingas
- Lingaraja – Lord Of The Lingas
- Lokankara – Creator Of The Three Worlds
- Lokapal – One Who Takes Care Of The World
- Mahabuddhi – Extremely Intelligent
- Mahadeva – Greatest God
- Mahakala – Lord Of All Times
- Mahamaya – Of Great Illusions
- Mahamrityunjaya – Great Victor Of Death
- Mahanidhi – Great Storehouse
- Mahashaktimaya – One Who Has Boundless Energies
- Mahayogi – Greatest Of All Gods
- Mahesha – Supreme Lord
- Maheshwara – Lord Of Gods
- Nagabhushana – One Who Has Serpents As Ornaments
- Nataraja – King Of The Art Of Dancing
- Nilakantha – Blue Necked Lord
- Nityasundara – Ever Beautiful
- Nrityapriya – Lover Of Dance
- Omkara – Creator Of OM
- Palanhaar – One Who Protects Everyone
- Parameshwara – First Among All Gods
- Paramjyoti – Greatest Splendour
- Pashupati – Lord Of All Living Beings
- Pinakin – One Who Has A Bow In His Hand
- Pranava – Originator Of The Syllable Of OM
- Priyabhakta – Favourite Of The Devotees
- Priyadarshana – Of Loving Vision
- Pushkara – One Who Gives Nourishment
- Pushpalochana – One Who Has Eyes Like Flowers
- Ravilochana – Having Sun As The Eye
- Rudra – The Terrible
- Rudraksha – One Who Has Eyes Like Rudra
- Sadashiva – Eternal God
- Sanatana – Eternal Lord
- Sarvacharya – Preceptor Of All
- Sarvashiva – Always Pure
- Sarvatapana – Scorcher Of All
- Sarvayoni – Source Of Everything
- Sarveshwara – Lord Of All Gods
- Shambhu – One Who Bestows Prosperity
- Shankara – One Who Gives Happiness
- Shiva – Always Pure
- Shoolin – One Who Has A Trident
- Shrikantha – Of Glorious Neck
- Shrutiprakasha – Illuminator Of The Vedas
- Shuddhavigraha – One Who Has A Pure Body
- Skandaguru – Preceptor Of Skanda
- Someshwara – Lord Of All Gods
- Sukhada – Bestower Of Happiness
- Suprita – Well Pleased
- Suragana – Having Gods As Attendants
- Sureshwara – Lord Of All Gods
- Swayambhu – Self-Manifested
- Tejaswani – One Who Spreads Illumination
- Trilochana – Three-Eyed Lord
- Trilokpati – Master Of All The Three Worlds
- Tripurari – Enemy Of Tripura
- Trishoolin – One Who Has A Trident In His Hands
- Umapati – Consort Of Uma
- Vachaspati – Lord Of Speech
- Vajrahasta – One Who Has A Thunderbolt In His Hands
- Varada – Granter Of Boons
- Vedakarta – Originator Of The Vedas
- Veerabhadra – Supreme Lord Of The Nether World
- Vishalaksha – Wide-Eyed Lord
- Vishveshwara – Lord Of The Universe
- Vrishavahana – One Who Has Bull As His Vehicle
The physical and psychological conditions of each practitioner vary. Therefore, the author, publisher and this website will not be held liable for any adverse effects arising from the practice of any meditation and/or other spiritual/religious practices. If any discomfort or adverse effect is experienced, the practitioner is advised to stop the practice immediately and consult a Medical Doctor and a Certified Spiritual Practitioner (Take salt water bath at least twice a day along with guidance of medical doctor and/or certified spiritual practitioner).
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