Namahshivaya, Namaḥśivāya, Namah-shivaya, Namashshivaya: 2 definitions
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Namahshivaya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Namaḥśivāya can be transliterated into English as Namahsivaya or Namahshivaya, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNamaḥśivāya (नमःशिवाय) refers to the “five-syllabled mantra of Śiva”, as defined in the Śivapurāṇa 1.17. Accordingly, “[...] O Brahmins, the five-syllabled mantra of Śiva is the gross Praṇava. The name Śiva is used in the dative case with Namaḥ prefixed. (Namaḥ Śivāya—Homage to Śiva) It implies the five principles. The Japa of the five-syllabled mantra shall always be performed along with Praṇava. A man can achieve everything by means of the Japa of the five-syllabled mantra”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusNamaḥśivāya (ನಮಃಶಿವಾಯ):—
1) [noun] a sacred five-syllabic hymn repeated reverence, submitting oneself to Śiva.
2) [noun] anything reverentially offered to Śiva.
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Namaśśivāya (ನಮಶ್ಶಿವಾಯ):—[noun] = ನಮಃಶಿವಾಯ [namahshivaya].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shivaya, Namah, Namas.
Starts with: Namahshivayavidi.
Full-text: Pranamapamcakshari, Namaccivaya, Pramrida, Shivapancaksharimantra, Pancarna, Namahshivayavidi, Shadakshari, Shivapancaksharastotra, Japamala, Bilva, Pancaksharamantra, Pancakshara, Bhaktiyoga, Pancaksharamahatmya, Naiyayika, Vacika, Nyasa, Anganyasa.
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The Linga Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 8 - The eight-syllabled Mantra < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 24 - The mode of worship of Śiva (Continued) < [Section 2 - Pūrvabhāga]
Chapter 104 - The eulogy of the lord (devastuti) < [Section 1 - Uttarabhāga]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 12 - The glory of the five-syllabled mantra of Śiva (1) < [Section 7.2 - Vāyavīya-saṃhitā (2)]
Chapter 20 - Worshipping an earthen phallic image by chanting Vedic mantras < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]
Chapter 24 - The greatness of the holy ashes (bhasma) < [Section 1 - Vidyeśvara-saṃhitā]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 126 - The Greatness of Ayoniprabhava Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 1 - The Greatness of Pañcākṣara (Five-syllabled) Mantra < [Section 3 - Brāhmottara-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 6 - Expiatory Rites < [Section 3b - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Uttarārdha)]
Shaiva Upanishads (A Critical Study) (by Arpita Chakraborty)
10. Śaivism is a Unique Religion < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
7. Mantras to wear in different parts < [Chapter 4 - A Critical approach to Rudrākṣa based on Śaiva Upaniṣads]
20. Method and Mantra of Application of Ash < [Chapter 2 - Greatness of Bhasma and Dhāraṇa]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Verse 291 [Eternal ascent of Śakti’s Pentad functions] < [Chapter 4 - Fourth Vimarśa]
Rudra-Shiva concept (Study) (by Maumita Bhattacharjee)
2.8. Rudra as Jalāṣabheṣaja < [Chapter 6a - The Epithets of Rudra-Śiva]
2(f): Epithets relating to Rudra’s auspicious character < [Chapter 2 - Rudra-Śiva in the Saṃhitā Literature]