Chanting ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ Wrong? | Mahashivratri & Shiva’s Secret | Shishir Kumar x Karishma Mehta

‘’In Sanatan Dharma, they say a Guru’s guidance brings true wisdom—but today, few truly seek one. Social media has changed the way we see traditions, often twisting them and pulling us away from their true roots. But even in destruction, there is renewal. Shiva’s Tandav isn’t just about destruction—it’s a force of cosmic creation, where Vishnu sustains and Brahma brings new life. This balance is the rhythm of existence, keeping the universe in harmony.’’ In this special Mahashivratri episode, we dive deep into the world of Shiva with Shishir Kumar, an expert on Indian Mythology. He explores the most fascinating aspects of Shiv Ji —the deeper meaning of Mahashivrati , the hidden truth behind Om Namah Shivaya, and the untold stories of Raavan, one of his greatest devotees. Prepare to have your mind blown as we decode the mysteries of Shiva in ways you’ve never heard before! In this episode, we also discuss: The deeper significance of Rudraksha 🕉️ The hidden truths behind Jyotorlings 🪷 Untold mysteries from the Ramayana 📖 The correct way to chant ‘’Gayatri Mantra’’ 🙏 Powerful life lessons from Shiv Ji 🔱 Dive into the world of Shiva, uncover secrets lost in time, and discover mythology like never before! #mahashivratri #hindipodcast #humansofbombay TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Precap 02:32 - Welcoming Shishir Kumar 02:41 - Significance of Maha Kumbh and Snan in Maha Kumbh 05:24 - The untold story of Lord Shiva 08:47 - Shiva as Creator vs Destroyer 12:21 - History and meaning of “Om Namah Shivaay” 14:54 - Truth behind the popular culture of “Om Namah Shivaay” 15:41 - Why can’t everyone recite the Gayatri Mantra? 20:29 - Historical significance of Shivling 23:09 - The real meaning of Tandav 24:30 - Wisdom from sadhus 26:20 - Meeting with Shankaracharya of Govardhan Math 27:56 - Shishir Kumar’s spiritual experience at Krim Kund 29:52 - Famous story behind Maha Shivratri 31:57 - Do’s and don’ts of Mahashivratri rituals 33:16 - Importance of Rudraksh 36:23 - Scientific reason behind “OM” 36:52 - Why chanting OM can sometimes be harmful? 41:53 - Was Ravan Shiva’s greatest devotee? 44:53 - The legendary story of Ravan and his devotion to Shiva 48:18 - Unveiling the lesser-known secrets of Ravan 50:51 - Untold truths about Ramayan 51:53 - The reality of Ravan’s ten heads 53:17 - Secrets of Lord Hanuman 56:50 - The tale of Shiva, Sati, and Parvati 01:00:29 - The famous story of Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya 01:03:20 - The truth about Mahakaal Mandir and Bhasma Aarti 01:04:15 - Social norms in Sanatan Dharma 01:06:47 - Reality of Bali Pratha 01:07:37 - Impact of social media on Indian culture and faith 01:09:47 - Lessons from Shiva for today’s youth 01:13:52 - Closing statements and gratitude 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥! Links: Humans of Bombay Instagram:   / officialhumansofbombay   Uncovered by Humans of Bombay:    / @humansofbombayuncovered   LinkedIn:   / mycompany   Shishir Kumar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorshish... YouTube:    / @authorshishirk   Karishma Mehta Instagram:   / karimehta05   LinkedIn:   / karishma-mehta-b22151174   About Humans of Bombay – Humans of Bombay is a movement that started 10 years ago. We believe that every person has a story to tell and we want to help them tell these stories. In these years we’ve published stories across genres – stories of love, hope, faith, and courage. And through our storytelling, we’ve built an engaged community of over 6M! Our idea is simple – to strike a chord with our community and catalog the beat of humanity, one story at a time.