Astrological benefits of chanting Om Namah Shivaya - Wisdom Bodhi Therefore we should praise five elements and have gratitude towards those energy forms. Lord Shiva is represented by five faces and known as Panchanana. These five heads symbolize five elements. Benefits of chanting "Om Namah Shivaya mantra". When we chant this mantra, we should express our gratitude towards the five elements energies.