108 Times - Shiva Yajur Mantra (Karpuuragauram Karunaavataaram)

Shiva Yajur Mantra Karpuuragauram Karunaavataaram Sansaarsaaram Bhujagendrahaaram Sadaavasantam Hridayaaravinde Bhavam Bhavaanisahitam Namaami Karpuuragauram - The one who is as pure/white as a camphor(karpur) Karunaavataaram - The personification of compassion Sansaarsaaram - The one who is the essence of the world Bhujagendrahaaram - The one with the serpent king as his garland Sadaavasantam Hridayaaravinde - Always residing in the lotus-like heart (Explanation: Hridaya aravinde means ’in the heart that is (as pure as) lotus’. Lotus, though born in the muddy waters, is untouched by the mud around it. Similarly Lord Shiva always (Sada) resides (vasantham) in the hearts of beings which are not affected by worldly matters.) Bhavam - To the Lord Bhavaanisahitam Namaami - Accompanied by the Goddess Bhavani (form of Parvati, Shiva’s consort), I bow