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
Até mesmo ele alcançaria a minha morada, unicamente pela majestade deste mantra. Portanto, as austeridades, os sacrifícios, os votos e as disciplinas (devem ser entendidos como) realizados e aperfeiçoados por meio dele.
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.