LINGA JAPA DHYANA : Shiva Linga Chanting and Meditation

Introduction to Linga Japa Dhyana

Sit comfortably in a peaceful place with your spine straight. Close your eyes and gently focus your mind on the Shiva Linga. This practice is often included in sightseeing tours that combine spiritual learning with sacred sites.Breathe naturally. Chant each mantra slowly, with devotion, awareness, and concentration. To make your practice more comfortable, especially in cold places, many practitioners prefer warm clothing like a women’s cashmere for long sitting sessions.

Main Mantra

Begin your meditation with the sacred five syllable mantra. You can learn more about the full ritual in this detailed Shiva Puja procedure.

ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
Salutations to Lord Shiva.

Meditation Procedure and Directional Mantras

During Linga Japa Dhyana, keep the Shiva Linga as the center of your meditation and remember the divine forms associated with the different directions and positions.

Guardians of the Linga

Northeast: ॐ गणपतये नमः, Om Ganapataye Namah, Salutations to Lord Ganesha
Southeast: ॐ कार्तिकेयाय नमः, Om Kartikeyaya Namah, Salutations to Lord Kartikeya
Southwest: ॐ कीर्तिमुखाय नमः, Om Kirtimukhaya Namah, Salutations to Kirtimukha
South: ॐ वीरभद्राय नमः, Om Virabhadraya Namah, Salutations to Lord Virabhadra
West: ॐ नन्दीश्वराय नमः, Om Nandishvaraya Namah, Salutations to Nandishvara
North: ॐ कुबेराय नमः, Om Kuberaya Namah, Salutations to Lord Kubera
Center: ॐ सर्पेभ्यो नमः, Om Sarpebhyo Namah, Salutations to the Sacred Serpents
Below/Base: ॐ त्रिपुरान्तकाय नमः, Om Tripurantakaya Namah, Salutations to Lord Tripurantaka

The Five Faces of Shiva – Pancha Brahma Mantras

West: ॐ सद्योजाताय नमः, Om Sadyojataya Namah, Salutations to Sadyojata
North: ॐ वामदेवाय नमः, Om Vamadevaya Namah, Salutations to Vamadeva
East: ॐ तत्पुरुषाय नमः, Om Tatpurushaya Namah, Salutations to Tatpurusha
South: ॐ अघोराय नमः, Om Aghoraya Namah, Salutations to Aghora
Above: ॐ ईशानाय नमः, Om Ishanaya Namah, Salutations to Ishana

The Trinity at the Linga

Beginning / Front: ॐ ब्रह्माय नमः, Om Brahmaya Namah, salutations to Lord Brahma
Center: ॐ विष्णवे नमः, Om Vishnave Namah, salutations to Lord Vishnu
Head / Above: ॐ शिवाय नमः, Om Shivaya Namah, salutations to Lord Shiva

Creation, Preservation, Transformation

Brahma is for creation, Vishnu is for preservation, and Shiva is for transformation. Understanding this trinity deepens your Linga meditation.

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Closing the Practice

At the end, sit quietly for a few moments and chant:

ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya

Allow your breath and mind to become calm. Rest your awareness gently in Shiva consciousness. You can enhance this inner stillness with a chakra sound meditation and singing bowl ceremony to balance your energy.

About This Practice

Linga Japa Dhyana
Devotion, Meditation, Mantra, Inner Transformation

Guided by Prakash Bolakhe
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