Om Namah Shivaya jap counter
The panchakshari mantra of Shiva, the five sacred syllables. Tap the mala once for every chant; your count, malas and streak are saved on this device.
Traditional counts. Set any of them as your daily sankalp in the counter.
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Your chanting journey
The mantra
Om Namaḥ Śivāya
Meaning
“I bow to Shiva.” Na-ma-shi-va-ya are the five syllables of the panchakshari, which the Shaiva tradition links to the five elements. With Om it becomes the shadakshari, the six-syllable mantra found in the Shri Rudram of the Yajurveda.
Om Namah Shivaya is the heart of Shaiva practice from Kashi to Kailash to the Tamil Shaivite saints. It is chanted on rudraksha malas, in temples during abhishek, and silently by sadhus on pilgrimage.
For long sankalps such as 1.25 lakh japa, keeping an honest count is the hardest part. This counter keeps your running total safely on your device across weeks, with a mala view and a daily target.
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Om Namah Shivaya: common questions
Do I need initiation to chant Om Namah Shivaya?
Many teachers say the panchakshari can be chanted by anyone with devotion. Some lineages give it formally through diksha; if you follow a guru, follow their guidance.
Which mala is best for Shiva japa?
Rudraksha is traditional for Shiva. With this counter you can chant with or without a physical mala.
How many times should I chant on Shivaratri?
Many devotees chant 108 or 1,008 times per prahar (quarter of the night). Set a sankalp in the counter and track each prahar.
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Guides for your practice
Maha Shivaratri Jap Guide: Four Prahars of Om Namah Shivaya
How to observe Maha Shivaratri with japa: the four prahars of the night, suggested counts for Om Namah Shivaya, simple preparation and how to track your chanting.
Om Namah Shivaya: Meaning, Benefits and How to Chant It
What Om Namah Shivaya means, the five syllables of the panchakshari, how to chant it on a rudraksha mala, how many times, and the best days for Shiva japa.
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