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From the five-syllable Panchakshari to the Mahamrityunjaya — the most recited verses in the tradition.

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20 mantras

Shivaशिव20 mantras

From the five-syllable Panchakshari to the Mahamrityunjaya — the most recited verses in the tradition.

Panchakshari — Om Namah ShivayaMost chantedThe five syllables. The central Shaiva mantra.
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MahamrityunjayaMost chantedFor health, longevity and recovery.
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Rudra GayatriThe Gayatri form addressed to Rudra.
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DakshinamoorthyShiva as silent teacher. For memory and understanding.
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Medha DakshinamoorthySpecifically for intellect and examination.
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Kala BhairavaFor protection and removal of fear. Chanted on Kalashtami.
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Asitanga BhairavaFirst of the eight Bhairavas. For creative power.
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Ruru BhairavaSecond Bhairava. For release from karmic burden.
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Chanda BhairavaThird Bhairava. For control of anger and impulse.
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Krodha BhairavaFourth Bhairava. For steadiness under provocation.
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Unmatta BhairavaFifth Bhairava. For freedom from delusion.
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Kapala BhairavaSixth Bhairava. For detachment.
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Bhishana BhairavaSeventh Bhairava. For removal of fear itself.
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Samhara BhairavaEighth Bhairava. For dissolution of what must end.
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ArdhanarishwaraThe half-female form. For marital harmony.
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NatarajaThe cosmic dancer. For the performing arts.
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LingashtakamThe eight verses to the lingam.
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BilvashtakamRecited while offering bilva leaves.
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Shiva Tandava StotramRavana's hymn. Recited on Shivaratri.
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Rudram ChamakamInitiationThe central Vedic recitation to Rudra.
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