The hymn Shiva panchakshara stotra is composed by the great advaita philosopher adi shankara Bhagavadpada. This hymn is comprised of six shlokas, the first five shlokas praising lord Shiva and the sixth shloka describing the benefit of chanting the hymn. The first letter of each of the five shlokas starts with each of the five syllables of the great Shiva panchakshara.
