Om Namah Shivay Jaap Karne Se Kya Hota Hai? Benefits, Rules & 108 Count
What happens when you chant Om Namah Shivay daily? Benefits of Om Namah Shivay ka jaap, how many times to chant, best time, rules and a free 108 counter.
ॐ नमः शिवाय is the Panchakshari mantra — five syllables, Na-Mah-Shi-Vā-Ya, preceded by Om. It is one of the oldest and most loved mantras in Shaivism and can be chanted by anyone.
What happens when you chant Om Namah Shivay?
People who chant it regularly most often describe:
A calmer, steadier mind. Repeating a short, rhythmic mantra slows the breath and gives racing thoughts somewhere to rest.
Letting go. Namah means "I bow" — the mantra is an act of surrender, and many people find it helps them release worry about things outside their control.
Devotion to Shiva. For bhaktas, the main fruit of jaap is a growing sense of closeness to Mahadev.
A daily anchor. A fixed morning or evening mala becomes a reliable pause in a busy day.
These are spiritual and personal experiences; they deepen with regular practice rather than appearing overnight.
How many times should you chant?
Practice | Count | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
Short daily | 11 or 21 | 1–2 min |
One mala (108 bar) | 108 | 5–8 min |
Sawan / Somvar | 11 malas (1,188) | 60–80 min |
Long sankalp | 5 lakh | several months |
Simple rules people follow
Bathe or at least wash hands and feet before sitting.
Face east or north; sit on an asan, not directly on the floor.
Use a rudraksha mala if you have one — or the online counter.
Chant clearly and unhurriedly. Quality matters more than speed.
Mondays, Pradosh, Sawan and Mahashivratri are especially auspicious.
Om Namah Shivay vs Shivay Namastubhyam
Both are Shiva mantras. Om Namah Shivay is the Vedic Panchakshari. Shree Shivay Namastubhyam is a devotional salutation popularised in recent Shiv Mahapuran kathas. You can chant either — or both — with the counter.