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108 Names of Shiva

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Synopsis

Dive into the divine power and mystery of Lord Śiva through his revered 108 names, each reflecting a unique facet of the cosmic destroyer and benevolent protector. Worshipped as the supreme yogi, source of creation and dissolution, and embodiment of compassion and wisdom, Śiva is honored across all Hindu traditions through these sacred names.

This page presents each of the 108 names in Sanskrit, with IAST transliteration, accurate English translation, and a brief explanation of meaning and symbolism. Whether used for chanting, meditation, or learning, these names invoke Lord Śiva’s blessings, inner peace, and spiritual awakening.

Perfect for devotees, scholars, and spiritual aspirants, this list offers a profound glimpse into Śiva’s boundless nature — from Maheśvara and Nīlakaṇṭha to Śaṅkara, Paśupati, and Sadāśiva.

  1. ॐ शिवाय नमः
    Om Śivāya Namaḥ
    To Shiva
    Shiva is the auspicious one, representing the supreme consciousness and the destroyer of evil.
  2. ॐ महेश्वराय नमः
    Om Maheśvarāya Namaḥ
    To the Great Lord
    Maheshvara means the great lord, indicating Shiva’s supreme authority over the universe.
  3. ॐ शम्भवे नमः
    Om Śambhave Namaḥ
    To the Source of Bliss
    Shambhu symbolizes the one who bestows happiness and prosperity.
  4. ॐ पिनाकिने नमः
    Om Pinākine Namaḥ
    To the Wielder of the Pinaka
    Pinaka is the bow of Shiva, symbolizing his prowess and protection.
  5. ॐ शशिशेखराय नमः
    Om Śaśiśekharāya Namaḥ
    To the Moon-Crested Lord
    Shashishekhara refers to Shiva wearing the crescent moon on his head, symbolizing time and its cycles.
  6. ॐ वामदेवाय नमः
    Om Vāmadevāya Namaḥ
    To the Pleasant God
    Vamadeva represents the peaceful and benevolent aspect of Shiva.
  7. ॐ विरूपाक्षाय नमः
    Om Virūpākṣāya Namaḥ
    To the One with Uneven Eyes
    Virupaksha signifies Shiva’s all-seeing nature, with his third eye representing wisdom.
  8. ॐ कपर्दिने नमः
    Om Kapardine Namaḥ
    To the One with Matted Hair
    Kapardin refers to Shiva’s matted hair, symbolizing asceticism and spiritual power.
  9. ॐ नीललोहिताय नमः
    Om Nīlalohitāya Namaḥ
    To the Blue-Red One
    Nīlalohita describes Shiva’s unique complexion, representing both calmness and intensity.
  10. ॐ शङ्कराय नमः
    Om Śaṅkarāya Namaḥ
    To the Beneficent
    Shankara means the one who brings about happiness and welfare.
  11. ॐ शूलपाणये नमः
    Om Śūlapāṇaye Namaḥ
    To the Holder of the Trident
    Shulapani refers to Shiva holding a trident, symbolizing his ability to destroy evil.
  12. ॐ खट्वाङ्गिने नमः
    Om Khaṭvāṅgine Namaḥ
    To the Wielder of the Club
    Khatvanga is a club carried by ascetics, symbolizing Shiva’s mastery over life and death.
  13. ॐ विष्णुवल्लभाय नमः
    Om Viṣṇuvallabhāya Namaḥ
    To the Beloved of Vishnu
    Vishnuvallabha signifies the close relationship and harmony between Shiva and Vishnu.
  14. ॐ शिपिविष्टाय नमः
    Om Śipiviṣṭāya Namaḥ
    To the Pervasive One
    Shipivishta refers to Shiva’s all-pervading nature, enveloping the entire cosmos.
  15. ॐ अम्बिकानाथाय नमः
    Om Ambikānāthāya Namaḥ
    To the Lord of Ambika
    Ambikanatha denotes Shiva as the consort of Parvati (Ambika), reflecting their divine union.
  16. ॐ श्रीकण्ठाय नमः
    Om Śrīkaṇṭhāya Namaḥ
    To the One with a Beautiful Neck
    Shrikantha signifies Shiva’s graceful neck, often associated with the story of drinking poison during the churning of the ocean.
  17. ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः
    Om Bhaktavatsalāya Namaḥ
    To the Protector of Devotees
    Bhaktavatsala highlights Shiva’s compassion and care for his devotees.
  18. ॐ भवाय नमः
    Om Bhavāya Namaḥ
    To the Source of Existence
    Bhava means existence or being, indicating Shiva as the origin of all creation.
  19. ॐ शर्वाय नमः
    Om Śarvāya Namaḥ
    To the Destroyer
    Sharva signifies Shiva’s role as the destroyer of evil and ignorance.
  20. ॐ त्रिलोकेशाय नमः
    Om Trilokeśāya Namaḥ
    To the Lord of the Three Worlds
    Trilokesha indicates Shiva’s dominion over the heavens, earth, and the netherworld.
  21. ॐ शीतिकण्ठाय नमः
    Om Śītikaṇṭhāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with a White Neck
    This name refers to Shiva having a white neck, symbolizing the poison he held in his throat during the churning of the ocean to save the universe.
  22. ॐ शिवाप्रियाय नमः
    Om Śivāpriyāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Beloved of Parvati
    This name highlights Shiva as the beloved of Goddess Parvati, representing the divine couple’s unity and love.
  23. ॐ उग्राय नमः
    Om Ugrāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Fierce One
    Ugra signifies Shiva’s fierce and intense form, often associated with his role as a destroyer of evil.
  24. ॐ कपालिने नमः
    Om Kapāline Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Bearer of Skulls
    Shiva is depicted as wearing a garland of skulls, symbolizing his transcendence over death and the cycle of life.
  25. ॐ कामारये नमः
    Om Kāmarāye Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Enemy of Desire
    This refers to Shiva’s victory over Kama, the god of desire, symbolizing the triumph of spiritual discipline over material desires.
  26. ॐ अन्धकासुरसूदनाय नमः
    Om Andhakāsurasūdanāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Slayer of Andhaka
    This name commemorates Shiva’s destruction of the demon Andhaka, representing the victory of light over darkness.
  27. ॐ गङ्गाधराय नमः
    Om Gaṅgādharāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Bearer of the Ganges
    Shiva holds the river Ganges in his matted hair, symbolizing the flow of spiritual knowledge and purification.
  28. ॐ ललाटाक्षाय नमः
    Om Lalāṭākṣāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with the Eye on the Forehead
    This refers to Shiva’s third eye, which represents higher perception and the power to destroy evil.
  29. ॐ कालकालाय नमः
    Om Kālākālāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Conqueror of Time
    Shiva is known as the conqueror of time, symbolizing his eternal nature and mastery over the cycle of birth and death.
  30. ॐ कृपानिधये नमः
    Om Kṛpānidhaye Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Treasure of Compassion
    This name emphasizes Shiva’s boundless compassion and mercy towards all beings.
  31. ॐ भीमाय नमः
    Om Bhīmāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Formidable One
    Bhīma signifies Shiva’s formidable and awe-inspiring presence, often associated with his role as a protector of righteousness.
  32. ॐ परशुहस्ताय नमः
    Om Paraśuhastāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One Who Holds an Axe
    Shiva is often depicted holding a parashu (axe), symbolizing the removal of ignorance and obstacles.
  33. ॐ मृगपाणये नमः
    Om Mṛgapāṇaye Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Holder of the Deer
    This name refers to Shiva holding a deer in his hand, representing his mastery over nature and the mind.
  34. ॐ जटाधराय नमः
    Om Jaṭādharāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with Matted Hair
    Shiva’s matted hair symbolizes his ascetic nature and connection to the divine flow of energy.
  35. ॐ कैलासवासिने नमः
    Om Kailāsavāsine Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Resident of Mount Kailash
    Mount Kailash is considered Shiva’s abode, symbolizing spiritual ascent and ultimate liberation.
  36. ॐ कवचिने नमः
    Om Kavacine Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Armored One
    This name signifies Shiva’s protective nature, offering a shield of divine protection to his devotees.
  37. ॐ कठोराय नमः
    Om Kaṭhorāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Stern One
    Kaṭhora refers to Shiva’s sternness and unyielding nature in upholding dharma and justice.
  38. ॐ त्रिपुरान्तकाय नमः
    Om Tripurāntakāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Destroyer of the Three Cities
    This name commemorates Shiva’s destruction of the three cities of the demons, symbolizing the destruction of ignorance, ego, and desire.
  39. ॐ वृषाङ्काय नमः
    Om Vṛṣāṅkāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with the Bull as His Emblem
    The bull, Nandi, is Shiva’s vehicle, symbolizing strength, virility, and righteous action.
  40. ॐ वृषभारूढाय नमः
    Om Vṛṣabhārūḍhāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Rider of the Bull
    Shiva riding on Nandi, the bull, represents his mastery over animal instincts and his role as a protector of dharma.
  41. ॐ भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रहाय नमः
    Om Bhasmoddhūlitavigrahāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One whose form is smeared with sacred ash
    This name refers to Shiva, whose divine form is adorned with sacred ash (bhasma), symbolizing purity and detachment from worldly impurities.
  42. ॐ सामप्रियाय नमः
    Om Sāmapriyāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lover of Sāma Veda
    Shiva is fond of the Sāma Veda, one of the four Vedas, known for its musical chants and hymns.
  43. ॐ स्वरमयाय नमः
    Om Svaramayāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Essence of Sound
    Shiva embodies the essence of sound, representing the primordial vibrations of the universe.
  44. ॐ त्रयीमूर्तये नमः
    Om Trayīmūrtaye Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with Three Forms
    This name signifies Shiva as part of the Trimurti, the triad of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, representing creation, preservation, and destruction.
  45. ॐ अनीश्वराय नमः
    Om Anīśvarāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One without a Superior
    Anīśvara means one who has no lord above him, highlighting Shiva’s supreme and independent nature.
  46. ॐ सर्वज्ञाय नमः
    Om Sarvajñāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the All-knowing One
    Shiva is omniscient, possessing complete knowledge of all things past, present, and future.
  47. ॐ परमात्मने नमः
    Om Paramātmanē Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Supreme Soul
    Paramātman refers to the ultimate soul or spirit, of which Shiva is the highest representation.
  48. ॐ सोमसूर्याग्निलोचनाय नमः
    Om Somasūryāgnilocanāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with Moon, Sun, and Fire as Eyes
    This name describes Shiva’s cosmic vision, with the moon, sun, and fire representing different aspects of divine sight.
  49. ॐ हविषे नमः
    Om Haviṣe Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Oblation
    Havis refers to the offerings made in a sacrifice, indicating Shiva’s integral presence in sacred rituals.
  50. ॐ यज्ञमयाय नमः
    Om Yajñamayāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Embodiment of Sacrifice
    Shiva embodies the spirit of yajña (sacrifice), which is central to maintaining cosmic order and dharma.
  51. ॐ सोमाय नमः
    Om Somāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Moon God
    Soma is another name for the moon, often associated with nectar and immortality, reflecting Shiva’s nurturing aspect.
  52. ॐ पञ्चवक्त्राय नमः
    Om Pañcavaktrāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Five-faced One
    Shiva’s five faces represent his five aspects: creation, protection, destruction, concealment, and grace.
  53. ॐ सदाशिवाय नमः
    Om Sadāśivāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Ever-auspicious One
    Sadāśiva signifies Shiva’s eternal and auspicious nature, ever-present and benevolent.
  54. ॐ विश्वेश्वराय नमः
    Om Viśveśvarāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lord of the Universe
    Viśveśvara denotes Shiva as the supreme ruler and protector of the entire cosmos.
  55. ॐ वीरभद्राय नमः
    Om Vīrabhadrāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Courageous Warrior
    Vīrabhadra is a fierce incarnation of Shiva, created to destroy arrogance and uphold righteousness.
  56. ॐ गणनाथाय नमः
    Om Gaṇanāthāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lord of the Ganas
    Shiva is the leader of the ganas, the divine attendants, symbolizing his role as a protector and guide.
  57. ॐ प्रजापतये नमः
    Om Prajāpataye Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lord of Creatures
    Prajāpati denotes Shiva’s role as the creator and sustainer of all living beings.
  58. ॐ हिरण्यरेतसे नमः
    Om Hiraṇyaretase Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Golden Seeded One
    Hiraṇyareta signifies Shiva as the source of all creation, with ‘golden seed’ symbolizing purity and divinity.
  59. ॐ दुर्धर्षाय नमः
    Om Durdharṣāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Invincible One
    Durdharṣa indicates Shiva’s formidable and unconquerable nature, commanding respect and reverence.
  60. ॐ गिरीशाय नमः
    Om Girīśāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lord of the Mountains
    Girīśa, meaning ‘Lord of the Mountains,’ reflects Shiva’s abode in the Himalayas and his connection to nature.
  61. ॐ गिरिशाय नमः
    Om Giriśāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lord of the Mountains
    Giriśa refers to Shiva as the Lord of the mountains, symbolizing his abode at Mount Kailash and his supreme power and majesty.
  62. ॐ अनघाय नमः
    Om Anaghāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Sinless One
    Anagha means one who is without sin or blemish, highlighting Shiva’s purity and perfection.
  63. ॐ भुजङ्गभूषणाय नमः
    Om Bhujangabhūṣaṇāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One Adorned with Serpents
    Bhujangabhūṣaṇa refers to Shiva adorned with serpents, symbolizing his control over fear and death.
  64. ॐ भर्गाय नमः
    Om Bhargāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Radiant One
    Bharga signifies the radiant and effulgent aspect of Shiva, representing his divine light and energy.
  65. ॐ गिरिधन्वने नमः
    Om Giridhanvane Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with a Mountain as His Bow
    Giridhanvan describes Shiva as having the mountain as his bow, indicating his immense strength and prowess.
  66. ॐ गिरिप्रियाय नमः
    Om Giripriyāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lover of Mountains
    Giripriya emphasizes Shiva’s fondness for mountains, where he resides and meditates.
  67. ॐ कृतिवाससे नमः
    Om Kṛttivāsase Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Wearer of Skins
    Kṛttivāsa denotes Shiva’s attire of animal skins, representing his ascetic nature and detachment from materialism.
  68. ॐ पुरारातये नमः
    Om Purārātaye Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Destroyer of Cities
    Purārāti refers to Shiva as the destroyer of the three cities (Tripura), symbolizing the destruction of ignorance and evil.
  69. ॐ भगवते नमः
    Om Bhagavate Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Possessor of Fortune
    Bhagavān signifies one who is endowed with all divine glories, representing Shiva’s supreme divinity and abundance.
  70. ॐ प्रमथाधिपाय नमः
    Om Pramathādhipāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lord of the Pramathas
    Pramathādhipa indicates Shiva as the leader of the Pramathas, celestial beings who accompany him, showcasing his leadership and command.
  71. ॐ मृत्युञ्जयाय नमः
    Om Mṛtyuñjayāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Conqueror of Death
    Mṛtyuñjaya means the one who has conquered death, highlighting Shiva’s power over mortality and his ability to grant immortality.
  72. ॐ सूक्ष्मतनवे नमः
    Om Sūkṣmatanave Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with a Subtle Body
    Sūkṣmatanu refers to Shiva’s subtle form, representing his omnipresence and ability to exist beyond physical limitations.
  73. ॐ जगद्व्यापिने नमः
    Om Jagadvāpine Namaḥ
    Salutations to the All-Pervading One
    Jagadvāpī highlights Shiva’s omnipresence, signifying his presence in every part of the universe.
  74. ॐ जगद्गुरवे नमः
    Om Jagadgurave Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Teacher of the Universe
    Jagadguru refers to Shiva as the ultimate teacher, imparting wisdom and guidance to the entire cosmos.
  75. ॐ व्योमकेशाय नमः
    Om Vyomakeśāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with Sky as Hair
    Vyomakeśa symbolizes Shiva’s vastness and boundlessness, with the sky representing his infinite nature.
  76. ॐ महासेनजनकाय नमः
    Om Mahāsenajanakāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Father of Kārttikeya
    Mahāsenajanaka refers to Shiva as the father of Kārttikeya (also known as Skanda or Murugan), the god of war.
  77. ॐ चारुविक्रमाय नमः
    Om Cāruvikramāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with Graceful Prowess
    Cāruvikrama signifies Shiva’s graceful and heroic actions, reflecting his strength combined with beauty.
  78. ॐ रुद्राय नमः
    Om Rudrāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Fierce One
    Rudra is a fierce aspect of Shiva, associated with storm and hunt, embodying his power to destroy evil.
  79. ॐ भूतपतये नमः
    Om Bhūtapataye Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lord of Beings
    Bhūtapati refers to Shiva as the lord of all living beings, indicating his dominion over life and nature.
  80. ॐ स्थानवे नमः
    Om Sthānave Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Immovable One
    Sthānu signifies Shiva’s stability and permanence, representing his unchanging and eternal nature.
  81. ॐ अहिर्बुध्न्याय नमः
    Om Ahirbudhnyāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Serpent of the Deep
    Ahirbudhnya refers to a form of Shiva associated with the primordial serpent or the deep. It signifies the mysterious and profound aspects of Shiva, representing the depths of consciousness.
  82. ॐ दिगम्बराय नमः
    Om Digambarāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Sky-Clad One
    Digambara means “one who is clothed with the directions” or “sky-clad,” symbolizing Shiva’s renunciation and transcendence of material possessions.
  83. ॐ अष्टमूर्तये नमः
    Om Aṣṭamūrtaye Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lord of Eight Forms
    Aṣṭamūrti refers to Shiva manifesting in eight forms, representing the elements and the cosmic functions, showing his omnipresence and omnipotence.
  84. ॐ अनेकात्मने नमः
    Om Anekātmanē Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with Many Forms
    Anekātman signifies Shiva’s ability to assume countless forms, embodying the diversity of the universe.
  85. ॐ सात्विकाय नमः
    Om Sātvikāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Pure and Virtuous One
    Sātvika embodies the quality of purity, balance, and righteousness, reflecting Shiva’s nature as the epitome of virtue and serenity.
  86. ॐ शुद्धविग्रहाय नमः
    Om Śuddhavigrahāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with a Pure Form
    Śuddhavigraha denotes Shiva’s form as pure and untainted, symbolizing spiritual purity and transcendence.
  87. ॐ शाश्वताय नमः
    Om Śāśvatāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Eternal One
    Śāśvata means eternal or timeless, highlighting Shiva’s nature as beyond time and change.
  88. ॐ खण्डपरशवे नमः
    Om Khaṇḍaparaśave Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with the Broken Axe
    Khaṇḍaparaśu symbolizes Shiva’s role as the destroyer of evil and ignorance, using his axe to cut through delusion.
  89. ॐ अजाय नमः
    Om Ajāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Unborn One
    Aja refers to the unborn, indicating Shiva’s existence beyond birth and death, as the eternal source of all creation.
  90. ॐ पाशविमोचकाय नमः
    Om Pāśavimocakāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Liberator from Bonds
    Pāśavimocaka represents Shiva’s power to liberate souls from the bonds of ignorance and attachment.
  91. ॐ मृडाय नमः
    Om Mṛḍāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Compassionate One
    Mṛḍa signifies kindness and compassion, highlighting Shiva’s benevolent nature towards all beings.
  92. ॐ पशुपतये नमः
    Om Paśupataye Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Lord of Beasts
    Paśupati means the lord of all living creatures, symbolizing Shiva’s role as the protector and master of all beings.
  93. ॐ देवाय नमः
    Om Devāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Divine One
    Deva refers to the divine, emphasizing Shiva’s supreme divinity and spiritual eminence.
  94. ॐ महादेवाय नमः
    Om Mahādevāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Great God
    Mahādeva means the great god, underscoring Shiva’s preeminence and greatness among the divine.
  95. ॐ अव्ययाय नमः
    Om Avyayāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Imperishable One
    Avyaya signifies the imperishable and indestructible nature of Shiva, who remains unchanged through time.
  96. ॐ हराय नमः
    Om Harāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Remover
    Hara means remover or destroyer, referring to Shiva’s power to remove obstacles and destroy ignorance.
  97. ॐ भगनेत्रभिदे नमः
    Om Bhaganetrabhide Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One who Pierced Bhaga’s Eye
    Bhaganetrabhid refers to the incident where Shiva, in his wrathful form, pierced the eye of Bhaga, symbolizing the destruction of ego and pride.
  98. ॐ अव्यक्ताय नमः
    Om Avyaktāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Unmanifest One
    Avyakta means unmanifest or beyond perception, highlighting Shiva’s transcendental and formless nature.
  99. ॐ दक्षाध्वरहराय नमः
    Om Dakṣādhvaraharāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Destroyer of Daksha’s Sacrifice
    Dakṣādhvarahara refers to Shiva’s act of destroying the sacrificial ritual of Daksha, representing the triumph of divine will over arrogance and disrespect.
  100. ॐ हराय नमः
    Om Harāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Remover
    Hara means remover or destroyer, referring to Shiva’s power to remove obstacles and destroy ignorance.
  101. ॐ पुषदन्तभिदे नमः
    Om Puṣadantabhide Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One who broke the teeth of Puṣadanta
    Puṣadanta was a celestial being whose teeth were broken by Shiva as a punishment for a transgression. This name highlights Shiva’s role as an enforcer of cosmic order and justice.
  102. ॐ अव्यग्राय नमः
    Om Avyagrāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Unperturbed One
    Avyagra means one who is calm and composed, unaffected by worldly disturbances. This name signifies Shiva’s supreme equanimity and serenity.
  103. ॐ सहस्राक्षाय नमः
    Om Sahasrākṣāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with a Thousand Eyes
    This name symbolizes Shiva’s omnipresence and omniscience, as having a thousand eyes suggests the ability to see everything everywhere.
  104. ॐ सहस्रपादे नमः
    Om Sahasrapāde Namaḥ
    Salutations to the One with a Thousand Feet
    Having a thousand feet represents Shiva’s omnipresence and ability to be in all places at once, signifying his all-pervading nature.
  105. ॐ अपवर्गप्रदाय नमः
    Om Apavargapradāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Bestower of Liberation
    Apavarga refers to liberation or moksha, the ultimate release from the cycle of birth and death. Shiva is revered as the one who grants this liberation to devotees.
  106. ॐ अनन्ताय नमः
    Om Anantāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Infinite One
    Ananta means endless or infinite, representing Shiva’s boundless and limitless nature, transcending time and space.
  107. ॐ तारकाय नमः
    Om Tārakāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Deliverer
    Tāraka means one who helps to cross over, particularly across the ocean of worldly existence. Shiva is seen as the deliverer who guides souls to salvation.
  108. ॐ परमेश्वराय नमः
    Om Parameśvarāya Namaḥ
    Salutations to the Supreme Lord
    Parameśvara means the highest or supreme lord, emphasizing Shiva’s position as the ultimate deity, the lord of all lords.

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