'Om Namah Shivaya' is the holy mantra in Hinduism. It means that you praise the Lord of Lords, one of the main gods along with Vishnu and Brahma among infinite deities and incarnations (incorporates Creator) in Indian civilization: The legend is as follows; when every living being was divided into Lewis & Asuras To show respect and love for Lord Shiva, the phrase can be printed on a prayer shawl or any other religious item. One such deeply spiritual mantra can be roughly translated as, I bow to Shiva (God of destruction), or I honor what is within myself.