Aum Namah Shivaya" is a Hindu mantra that is considered to be one of the most popular and important in Shaivism. The mantra is said to have many benefits, including:
Purification: The mantra is said to purify the system and remove negative energies.
Spiritual growth: The mantra is said to open the doors to spiritual growth, self-realization, and higher consciousness.
Meditativeness: The mantra is said to help bring meditativeness.
The mantra is made up of three words:
Om: Represents the void of vibrations and pure existence before the universe.
Namah: Means to bow.
Shivay: Means Shiva or inner self.
The mantra is said to be a passage to understand one's own self and to dedicate time to one's inner self. The sound vibration of the mantra is said to be a purified articulation of one's deepest nature.