The Most Important Shiva Mantra | Shiva Panchakshara
Episode S8 · Ep 22 1 hr 23 min

The Most Important Shiva Mantra | Shiva Panchakshara

On the occasion of Maha Shiva Ratri 2024, the great night of Shiva, we say a few words about the central mantra of Shaivism known as the Panchakshara. First, we explain the mystical significance of "akshara", phonemes (Sanskrit letters) and then we consider the esoteric significance of the number 5 in Shaivism, in a few different ways. Then, we put this all together to explain the hidden meaning of the Panchakshara mantra and conclude by commenting upon and ultimately rocking out to the Panch...

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