Lord Shiva is the re-creator of the world and is the most powerful one of the Tri Murtis. Called by different names, Lord Rudra is extremely merciful & kind-hearted though his name sounds fierce in nature. He is also known to fulfill the needs of his devotees who chant the various Rudra Mantras which are called “Raksha Kavach Mantra”.

Possessing some miraculous powers, Rudra mantras are said to protect you from every harm creating cosmic energy around your body. Check out the list of some of the most powerful Rudra mantras & their meanings.

Panchakshari Shiva Mantra

“Om Namah Shivaay”

This is one of the most popular Rudra mantras which says, “I bow to Lord Shiva” asking him to protect & keep safe from all the negativities. Made of five syllables, Om, Na, Ma, Shi, Va & Ya, this mantra is chanted for the acquisition of salvation & Siddhis.

Rudra Mantra

“Om Namo Bhagwate Rudraay”

Widely used to praise & worship Lord Shiva, chanting Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya 108 times is the simple holy mantra recited to get one’s wishes fulfilled.

Shiva Gayatri Mantra

“Om Tatpurushaay Vidmahe Vidmahe Mahadevaay

Deemahi Tanno Rudra Prachodayat”

Those who want to please Lord Shiva & get peace of mind can chant this Shiv Gayatri Mantra is the most important & powerful Shiv mantra to remove obstacles. Reciting this mantra not only protects you from all the dangers & fears but also shows you a clear path to move in life.

Shiv Dhyana Mantra

Karcharankritam Vaa Kaayjam Karmjam Vaa

Shravannayanjam Vaa Maansam Vaa Paradham |

Vihitam Vihitam Vaa Sarv Metat Kshamasva

Jay Jay Karunaabdhe Shree Mahadev Shambho ||

In this mantra, one asks Lord Shiva to pardon for the sins committed through hands, body, feet & actions. Also, the sins committed through eyes, ears & mind, knowingly or unknowingly.

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam

Urvarukamiva Bandhanath Mrityormukshiya Mamritat”

This mantra is the ultimate mantra to escape the fear of death. Chanting this mantra helps you overcome the confusion, fear of death, give clarity of mind and promote health & happiness.

Chanting Rudra Mantra benefits you in many ways. A few of them are mentioned below.

• It helps you cleanse your mind, body, and soul as to stress-out the anxiety, failure, rejection, and depression.
• Eliminates the illness, discomforts, and diseases, for a happy and healthy life.
• The ultimate benefit of chanting this mantra is that helps you achieve Moksha and Siddhis.