Shiva continues:
All the mantras, Ishana and Panchabrahma mantra etc., remain inherent in the union of the monosyllabic mantra (AUM) and the pentasyllabic mantra (Namah Shivaya).
Shiva is the form of the pentasyllabic mantra is existent in a subtle way in the letters of this mantra symbolizing the perceiver and the perceived.
Shiva is the object of knowledge and so, it is known that He is the perceived (vācya) and also the perceiver (vācaka) of this mantra. It (this mantra) is the means by which attainment of Shiva is possible, and thus both (perceiver and perceived) are united beginninglessly.
O Shive (Devi)! It is but I, the omniscient Lord, who created this mantra. There are no other mantras equal to it.
The whole scripture of the Veda with all its divisions and subdivisions are existent in this mantra. So there can never be any mantra equal or superior to it.
All the seven crores of mantras along with innumerable auxiliaries are inseparable form of this hexasyllabic mantra just as the details inhere in the sutras.
All the Agamas propounding the knowledge of Shiva and also other sources of knowledge are merely the elaboration and interpretation of the hexasyllabic mantra.
What is the necessity of having various mantras and voluminous scriptures for the devotee who heart is adorned with the hexasyllabic mantra?
O Devi, one who has established himself in this mantra by constant recitation should be considered to have read and heard everything, and to have accomplished all good dispositions in his conduct.
Blessed is the life of the devotee whose tongue utters Shivaya along with Namah.
Devotee who recites pentasyllabic mantra with all sincerity and devotion attains freedom from bondage be he of any caste, a wretch, a moron or a learned person.
Pārameshvara Agama
Chapter 11 (Recitation of the Panchakshara Hymn)
Verses 16-26
OM Namah Shivaya.
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