Shiva Panchakshara Stotra
The Shiva Panchakshara Stotra is a Hindu religious hymn dedicated to god Shiva. Comprising five stanzas, it is regarded to have been composed by the philosopher Adi Shankara.
Description
The panchakshara literally means "five syllables" in Sanskrit. The Shiva Panchakshara Stotra refers to the five syllables 'Na', 'Ma', 'Shi', 'Vā', and 'Ya' that form the mantra Om Namah Shivaya, and explains their significance and their connection to the deity.According to some texts, these five syllables are regarded to represent the five great elements in the human body, and it is believed that chanting them energizes these elements. 'Na' is related to Prithvi, 'Ma' to Jala, 'Shi' to Agni, 'Vā' to Vāyu, and 'Ya' to Ākāsha.