Shiva Purana — Vayaviya Samhita, Shloka 12
पञ्चाक्षरीविद्यायाḥ कलियुगे मोक्षोपायः | The Pañcākṣarī Vidyā as a Means of Liberation in Kali Yuga
सो ऽपि गच्छेन्मम स्थानं मन्त्रस्यास्यैव गौरवात् । तस्मात्तपांसि यज्ञाश्च व्रतानि नियमास्तथा
so 'pi gacchenmama sthānaṃ mantrasyāsyaiva gauravāt | tasmāttapāṃsi yajñāśca vratāni niyamāstathā
Même lui atteindrait mon séjour, uniquement par la majesté de ce mantra. C’est pourquoi les austérités, les sacrifices, les vœux et les disciplines (doivent être compris comme) accomplis et portés à la perfection par lui.
Lord Shiva
Tattva Level: pati
Shiva Form: Mahādeva
Mantra: नमः शिवाय (Namaḥ Śivāya)
Type: panchakshara
Role: liberating
FAQs
It declares the supreme potency of Shiva’s mantra: by its inherent glory, a seeker can reach Shiva’s abode, showing that grace-filled mantra-japa can consummate the fruits of tapas, yajna, vrata, and niyama.
In Saguna worship, mantra is the living presence of Shiva invoked in Linga-puja; the verse emphasizes that sincere japa and devotion to Shiva’s invoked form leads to communion with Shiva and attainment of His realm.
Prioritize regular mantra-japa with disciplined observances (niyama) and supportive vows (vrata); treat tapas and worship as auxiliaries that culminate in focused remembrance of Shiva through the mantra.