Hi everybody, I am new to this site. Please sum1 tell me what is the beej mantra for lord shiva, is it hroum or houm? on some sites i have read hroum and on some houm. Please also tell me how do i recite OM NAMAH SHIVAYA??? loudly or in my mind. i am very confused about. Please also do tell me is it essential to read strotam or mere listening to it is all right!