That is a powerful and beautiful mantra dedicated to the Divine Mother.

Here is a breakdown of its meaning:

  • Hreem (ह्रीं): This is a Bīja Mantra (a seed syllable) of great significance. It is the mantra of the Divine Mother, Shakti. It represents the creative and manifestational power of the universe, often associated with Māyā (the cosmic illusion/creative force). It encompasses creation, preservation, and dissolution and is a sound that invokes divine feminine energy, love, and attraction.
  • Shivāyai (शिवायै): This is the dative case of the name Shivā (शिवा).
    • Shiva (शिव) is the name for the supreme masculine consciousness, meaning “The Auspicious One.”
    • Shivā (शिवा) is the feminine form, referring to His divine consort and energy, Shakti or Parvati. She is the auspicious energy, the dynamic force that brings the potential of Shiva into manifestation. The “-yai” ending means “to” or “for.” So, “Shivāyai” means “To Shivā,” or “To the auspicious Goddess.”
  • Namaha (नमः): This means “I bow,” “I offer my salutations,” or “I surrender.” It signifies the dissolving of one’s ego in reverence to the divine.

Complete Meaning:

Putting it all together, “Hreem Shivāyai Namaha” translates to:

“I bow in salutation to Shivā, the auspicious Divine Mother, who is the embodiment of the supreme creative energy.”

It is a mantra that honors Shakti, the dynamic, life-giving, and powerful feminine principle of the universe, recognizing her as the inseparable power of Shiva. Chanting it can be a way to invoke strength, creativity, divine grace, and protection.

May it bring you peace and blessings.