Showing posts with label Shiva. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shiva. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 May 2011

130: Lingastakam – Holy Hymn of Lord Shiva

Lingashtakam
Bramhamurarri surarchita lingam, 
Nirmala bashita shobita lingam
Janmaja duka vinasaka lingam,
Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam
Devamuni pravarajita lingam, 
Kamadahana karunakara lingam
Ravanadarpa vinashaka lingam,
Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam
Sarvasuganda sulapitha lingam, 
Budivivardhana karana lingam
Sidha surasura nanditha lingam, 
Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam
Kanakamahamani bushitha lingam, 
Banipathi vashitha shobitha lingam
Dakshasu yagna vinasaka lingam, 
Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam
Kunkuma chandana lapitha lingam, 
Pankajahara shushobitha lingam
Kanchitha papa vinashaka lingam, 
Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam
Devaganarchitha saavitha lingam, 
Bavarbakthibi varchita lingam
Dinakarakoti prabhakara lingam, 
Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam
Ashthadala parivachitha lingam, 
Sarva samubdhava karana lingam
Ashta daridra vinasaka lingam, 
Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam
Sura guru sura vara poojitha lingam, 
Suravana pushpa sadarphitha lingam
Parama padam paramathaka lingam, 
Tatpranami sadashiva lingam
Lingastakam Iddam Punyam, 
Yah Pateth Siva Sannidhouv
Shivaloka Mavapnothi, 
Sivena Sahamodhathayi.

129: Parameshwara Stotram

Jagadeesa sudheesa bhavesa vibho,
Parameshwara parathpara pootha pitha,
Pranatham pathitham hatha budhi balam,
Janatarana taraya thapithakam. 1

Hey Lord of universe, Hey Lord of good people,
Hey source of everything, Hey supreme one,
Hey primeval God, Hey very holy one, Hey son, Hey father,
I pray, take care of this sinner who lacks wisdom and strength,
And help me cross this painful life which is difficult to cross.

Guna heena sudheena malina mathim,
Thwayi pathari dathari chaparathim,
Thamasa rajasa vrutha vruthimimam,
Janatarana taraya thapithakam. 2

Oh God who helps people to cross this life,
Please help me, who am troubled by this life
Who does not have good qualities, who is miserable,
Who possesses a very dirty mind,
And who has base and egoistic personality,
To cross this life though I am,
Far away from your protective and endowing glance.

Mama Jeevana meenamimam pathitham,
Marughora bhveeha suveehamaho,
Karunabdhi chalomirjala nayanam,
Janatarana taraya thapithakam. 3

Oh God who helps people to cross this life,
I am a fish which has fallen in the arid desert of life,
And you can save me by a mere glance,
Of your eyes which are the ocean of mercy,
And so please help me to cross this trouble giving life.

Bhava vaarana karana karma thathou,
Bhava sindhujale shiva magnamatha,
Karunancha samarpaya thareem twaritham,
Janatarana taraya thapithakam. 4

Oh God who helps people to cross this day to day life,
Oh destroyer of universe and who is the cause of that universe,
I am drowned in this ocean of day to day life, Oh Lord Shiva,
And so please speedily give me the boat of your mercy,
And so please help me to cross this trouble giving life.

Aathinasaya janur mama punya ruche,
Durithou gabharou paripoorna bhuva,
Sujaganya maganyamapunyaruchim,
Janatarana taraya thapithakam. 5

Oh God who helps people to cross this day to day life,
Oh God who appreciates good acts, quickly destroy my life,
Which has filled the earth with huge amount of sins committed,
Due to my infinite interest in evil and sin, all my life.

Bhava karaka narakahaaraka hey,
Bhavatharaka pathakadaraka hey,
Hara Sankara kinkara karma chayam,
Janatarana taraya thapithakam. 6

Oh God who helps people to cross this day to day life,
Who is the creator of the world, who liberates one from hell,
Who is the destroyer of the world and who uplifts sinners,
Oh God Shankara, please save this, your slave from his existence.

Trishithaschirmasmi sudhaam hitha may,
Aachyutha chinmaya dehi vadanya vara,
Athimohaavasena vinashtakrutham,
Janatarana taraya thapithakam. 7

Oh God who helps people to cross this day to day life,
I am very thirsty for life giving nectar of knowledge,
Oh infallible one, Oh blissful one, please give it to me,
Who has lost everything due to a great delusion, Oh giver of boons.

Pranamami namami, namami bhavam,
Bhava janma kruthi prani shoodanakam,
Guna heena mananthamitham saranam,
Janatarana taraya thapithakam. 8

Oh God who helps people to cross this day to day life
I bow to you, I salute you, and I salute the God who is the originator,
Oh God who removes the fear in the mind of animals who are born,
Oh God who is beyond qualities, Oh limitless one, I surrender to you.

Saturday, 30 April 2011

128: Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra


OM. Tryambakam yajamahe
Sugandhim pushti-vardhanam
Urvarukamiva bandhanan
Mrityor mukshiya mamritat

127: Lingashtakam – With Meaning

Linga Ashtakam – With Meaning

Brahma Murari surarchita Lingam
Nirmala bhasita sobhita Lingam
Janmaja dukha vinasaka Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas,
Which is pure and resplendent. And which destroys sorrows of birth
.

Devamuni pravararchita Lingam
Kamadahana karunakara Lingam
Ravana darpa vinasaka Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,
Which destroyed the god of love, Which showers mercy,
And which destroyed the pride of Ravana.

Sarva sugandhi sulepita Lingam
Buddhi vivardhana karana Lingam
Siddha surasura vandita Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is anointed by perfumes, Which leads to growth of wisdom,
And which is worshipped by sages, devas and asuras.

Kanaka maha mani bhushita Lingam
Paniphati veshtitha shobhita Lingam
Dakshasu yajna vinashana Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is ornamented by gold and great jewels,
Which shines with the snake being with it,
And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha.

Kumkuma chandana lepita Lingam
Pankaja hara sushosbhita Lingam
Sanchita papa vinashana Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron,
Which wears the garland of lotus flowers,
And which can destroy accumulated sins.

Devaganarchita sevita Lingam
Bhavair bhaktibhi revacha Lingam
Dinakarakoti prabhakara Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is served by gods and other beings,
Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,
And which shines like billions of Suns.

Ashtadalo pariveshtia Lingam
Sarva samudbhava karana Lingam
Ashtadaridra vinashana Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is surrounded by eight petals,
Which is the prime reason of all riches,
And which destroys eight types of poverty.

Suraguru suravara pujita Lingam
Suravana pushpa sadarchita Lingam
Paratparam paramatmaka Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by the teacher of gods,
Which is worshipped by the best of gods,
Which is always worshipped by the flowers,
From the garden of Gods,
Which is the eternal abode,
And which is the ultimate truth.

Lingashtakamidam punyam
Yat Pathet Shivasannidhau
Shivalokamavapnoti
Shivena saha modate.

Any one who chants the holy octet of the Lingam,
In the holy presence of Lord Shiva,
Would in the end reach the world of Shiva, ,
And keep him company.

126: Lord Shiva – Slokas and Mantras

S(h)ivam s(h)ivakaram s(h)antham s(h)ivaathmaanam s(h)ivoththamam
S(h)ivamarga pranaedhaaram pranatho(a)smi sadaas(h)ivam
Anyathaa s(h)aranam naasthi tvamaeva s(h)aranam mama
Thasmaath kaarunya bhaavaena raksha raksha mahaes(h)vara
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Vandaes(h)ambum umaapathim suragurum vandae jagathkaaranam
Vandae pannagabhooshanam mr(u)gadharam vandae pas(h)oonaam pathim
Vandae soorya s(h)as(h)aanka vahni nayanam vandae mukundapriyam
Vandae bhaktha janaas(h)rayam cha varadam vandae s(h)ivam s(h)ankaram
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Baalaambikaes(h)a vaidyaes(h)a bhava roga haraethicha
Japannaama thrayam nithyam mahaaroga nivaaranam

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 S(h)ivo mahaes(h)varah s(h)ambuh rudro vishnuh pithaamahah
Samsaara vidya sarvaes(h)a paramaathmaa sadaas(h)ivah

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The above are some of the slokhas of Lord Shiva,

The Dieties of Lord Shiva reciete this slokhas on Mondays and on Masa Sivarathri (which comes end of every month on Chaturdasi) . 

125: Lord Shiva and Parvathi Devi – Slokas and Mantras

The below are some of the slokhas of both Lord shiva and Parvathi which are recieted Daily or on every Mondays.

Namah s(h)ivaabhyaam nava yovanaabhyaam
Parasparaas(h)lishta vapurdharaabhyaam
Nagaendrakanyaa vr(u)shakaethanaabhyaam
Namo namah s(h)ankara paarvatheebhyaam

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Maathaa cha paarvathee daevee pithaa daevo mahaes(h)varah

Bhaandhavaa s(h)iva bhakthaas(h)cha svadaes(h)o bhuvanathrayam
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Vaagarthaaviva sampr(u)kthow vaagartha prathipaththayo
Jagathah pitharouvandae paarvathee paramaes(h)varou
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Mandaara maalaalulithaalakaayai
Kapaala maalaangitha s(h)aekaraaya
Divyaambaraayai cha digambaraaya
Namah s(h)ivaayai cha namah s(h)ivaaya
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124: Lord Shiva Aarti

Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKaraBrahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara

Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raajey

Hansanan Garurasan Vrishvaahan Saajey

Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara

Do Bhuj Chaar Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Te Sohey

Teeno Roop Nirakhta Tribhuvan Jan Mohey

Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara

Akshmala Banmala Mundmala Dhaari

Chandan Mrigmad Sohay Bholay Shubhkari

Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara

Shwetambar Pitambar Baagambar Angey

Sankadik Brahmadik Bhutadik Sangey

Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara

Karkey Madhya Kamandal Chakra Trishul Dharta

Jagkarta Jagbharta Jagsanhaarkarta

Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara

Brahma Vishnu Sada Shiv Jaanat Aviveka

Pranvaakshar Madhye Ye Teeno Eka

Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara

Trigun Shivji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaavey

Kahat Shivanand Swami Manvaanchit Phal Paavey

Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara

Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

65: Chandra Ashtotharams


Om srimate namah
Om shasha-dharaya namah
Om chandraya namah
Om tara-adhishaya namah
Om nisha-karaya namah
Om sugha-nighaye namah
Om sadaradhya namah
Om sat-pataye namah
Om sadhu-pujitaya namah
Om jitendriyaya namah
Om jayodhyogaya namah
Om jyotish-cakra-pravartakaya namah
Om vikartananujaya namah
Om viraya namah
Om vishveshaya namah
Om vidusham pataye namah
Om doshakaraya namah
Om dushta-duraya namah
Om pushtimate namah
Om shishta-palakaya namah
Om ashta-murti-priyaya namah
Om anantaya namah
Om kashta-daru-kutharakaya namah
Om sva-prakashaya namah
Om prakash-atmane namah
Om dyu-caraya namah
Om deva-bhojanaya namah
Om kala-dharaya namah
Om kala-hetave namah
Om kama-krite namah
Om kama-dayakaya namah
Om mrityu-saharakaya namah
Om amartyaya namah
Om nityanushthana-dayakaya namah
Om ksapa-karaya namah
Om ksina-papaya namah
Om ksaya-vriddhi-samanvitaya namah
Om jaivatrikaya namah
Om shucaye namah
Om shubhraya namah
Om jayine namah
Om jaya-phala-pradaya namah
Om sudha-mayaya namah
Om sura-svamine namah
Om bhaktanam-ishtha-dayakaya namah
Om bukti-daya namah
Om mukti-daya namah
Om bhadraya namah
Om bhakta-daridhya bhanjanaya namah
Om sama-gana-priyaya namah
Om sarva-raksakaya namah
Om sagarodbhavaya namah
Om bhayanta-krite namah
Om bhakti-gamyaya namah
Om bhava-bandha-vimocakaya namah
Om jagat-prakasa-kiranaya namah
Om jagad-ananda-kiranaya namah
Om nissapatnaya namah
Om niraharaya namah
Om nirvikaraya namah
Om niramayaya namah
Om bhu-cchaya-cchaditaya namah
Om bhavyaya namah
Om bhuvana-prati-palakaya namah
Om sakalarti-haraya namah
Om saumya-janakaya namah
Om sadhu-vanditaya namah
Om sarvagama-jnaya namah
Om sarva-jnaya namah
Om sanakadi-muni-stutaya namah
Om sita-chatra-dhvajopetaya namah
Om sitangaya namah
Om sita-bhusanaya namah
Om sveta-malyambara-dharaya namah
Om sveta-gandhanulepanaya namah
Om dasasva-ratha-samrudhaya namah
Om danda-pananye namah
Om dhanur-dharaya namah
Om kunda-pusyojjvalakaraya namah
Om nayanabja-samudbhavaya namah
Om atreya-gotra-jaya namah
Om atyanta-vinayaya namah
Om priya-dayakaya namah
Om karuna-rasa-sampurnaya namah
Om karkata-prabhave namah
Om avyayaya namah
Om catur-ashrasanarudhaya namah
Om caturaya namah
Om divya-vahanaya namah
Om vivasvan mandalajneya-vasaya namah
Om vasu-samrddhi-daya namah
Om mahesvara-priyaya namah
Om dantaya namah
Om meru-gotra-pradaksinaya namah
Om graha-mandala-madhyasthaya namah
Om grasitarkaya namah
Om grahadhipaya namah
Om dvija-rajaya namah
Om dyuti-lakaya namah
Om dvibhujaya namah
Om dvija-pujitaya namah
Om audumbara-nagavasaya namah
Om udaraya namah
Om rohini-pataye namah
Om nityodayaya namah
Om muni-stutyaya namah
Om nityananda-phala-pradaya namah
Om sakalahladana-karaya namah
Om palashedhma-priyaya namah

Sunday, 10 April 2011

58: Lord Shiva Ashtotharam


“108 names of Lord Shiva “ - Siva Astottara Sathanamavali

“Namobhavaya Sarvaaya Rutraya Varadhaya cha
Pashunam pathayee Nityam Ugraya chakapardheene Namah”

OM Shivaya Namaha
OM Maheshvaraya Namaha
OM Shambhave Namaha
OM Penakine Namaha
OM Shashishekharaya Namaha
OM Vamadevaya Namaha
OM Virupaskaya Namaha
OM Kapardine Namaha
OM Nilalohitaya Namaha
OM Shankaraya Namaha
OM shulapanaye Namaha
OM Khatvangine Namaha
OM Vishhnuvallabhaya Namaha
OM Shipivishhnaya Namaha
OM Ambikanathaya Namaha
OM Shrikanthaya Namaha
OM Bhaktavatsalaya Namaha
OM Bhavaya Namaha
OM Sharvaya Namaha
OM Trilokeshaya Namaha
OM Shitikanthaya Namaha
OM Shivapriyaya Namaha
OM Ugraya Namaha
OM Kapaaline Namaha
OM Kaamarine Namaha
OM Andhakasura Sudhanaya Namaha
OM Gangadharaya Namaha
OM Lalataskaya Namaha
OM Kaalakalaya Namaha
OM Krupanidhaye Namaha
OM Bhimaya Namaha
OM Parashuhastaya Namaha
OM Mrugapanaye Namaha
OM Jatadharaya Namaha
OM Kailasavasine Namaha
OM Kavachine Namaha
OM Kathoraya Namaha
OM Tripurantakaya Namaha
OM Vrushhankaya Namaha
OM VrushhabhaRudhaya Namaha
OM Bhasmoddhulitha Vigrahaya Namaha
OM Samapriyaya Namaha
OM Sarvamayaya Namaha
OM ThrayiMurtaye Namaha
OM Anishvaraya Namaha
OM SarvaGnyaya Namaha
OM Paramatmane Namaha
OM SomaSuryagnilochanaya Namaha
OM Havishhe Namaha
OM YaGnyamayaya Namaha
OM Somaya Namaha
OM Panchavaktraya Namaha
OM Sadashivaya Namaha
OM Vishveshvaraya Namaha
OM Virabhadraya Namaha
OM GaNanathaya Namaha
OM Prajapathaye Namaha
OM HiranyaRetase Namaha
OM Durdharshhaya Namaha
OM Girishaya Namaha
OM Girisaya Namaha
OM Anaghaya Namaha
OM BhujangaBhushhanaya Namaha
OM Bhargaya Namaha
OM Giridhanvane Namaha
OM Giripriyaya Namaha
OM Kruttivasase Namaha
OM Purarataye Namaha
OM Bhagavate Namaha
OM Pramdhadhipaya Namaha
OM Mrityunjayaya Namaha
OM Sukshmatanave Namaha
OM Jagadvyapine Namaha
OM Jagadgurave Namaha
OM Vyomakeshaya Namaha
OM MahasenaJanakaya Namaha
OM Charuvikramaya Namaha
OM Rudraya Namaha
OM Bhutapataye Namaha
OM SthaNave Namaha
OM Ahirbudhnyaya Namaha
OM DigaMbaraya Namaha
OM AshhTamurtaye Namaha
OM Anekatmane Namaha
OM Satvikaya Namaha
OM Shuddavigrahaya Namaha
OM Shashvataya Namaha
OM KhaNdaparashave Namaha
OM Ajaya Namaha
OM Pashavimochakaya Namaha
OM MriDaya Namaha
OM Pashupataye Namaha
OM Devaya Namaha
OM Mahadevaya Namaha
OM Avyayaya Namaha
OM Haraye Namaha
OM Bhaganetrabhide Namaha
OM Avyaktaya Namaha
OM Sahasraskaya Namaha
OM Sahasrapade Namaha
OM Apavargapradaya Namaha
OM Anantaya Namaha
OM Tarakaya Namaha
OM Parameshvaraya Namaha

Wednesday, 6 April 2011

49: Sudarshana Ashtakam


Sudarshana Ashtakam - Lord Sudarshana Astakam

Pratibhatasreni Bhishana,Varagunasthoma Bhushana
Janibhyasthana Taarana, Jagadavasthaana Karana,
Nikhiladushkarma Karsaana, Nigamasaddharma Darsana
Jaya Jaya Sri sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana. 1

Subhajagadrupa Mandana, Suraganathrasa Khandana
Satamakabrahma vandita, Satapatabrahma Nandita,
Pratitavidvat Sapakshita, Bhajata Ahirbudhnya Lakshita
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana. 2

Sphutata-Dijjaala Pinjara, Pruthutarajwaala Panjara
Parigata Pratnavigraha, Padutaraprajna Durgraha,
Praharana Grama Manditha, Parijana Thraana Panditha
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana. 3

Nijapatapreetha saddgana, Nirupathispeetha Shad Guna
Nigama NirvyuDa Vaibhava, Nijapara Vyuha Vaibhava,
Hari Haya Dweshi Daarana, Hara Pura Plosha Kaarana
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.4

Dhanuja visthaara Kartana,Janitamisraa Vikartana
Dhanujavidya Nikartana, Bhajatavidya Nivatana,
Amara drushtasva Vikrama, Samara Jushta Bramikrama
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana. 5

Prathimukhaaleeta Bandhura, Pruthumahaheti Danthura
Vikatamaaya Bahishkrutha,Vividhamaalaa Parishkrutha,
Sthiramahaayantra Tantritha, Dhruta Daya Tantra Yantrita
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana. 6

Mahita Sampath Sadhakshara, Vihitasampath Shatakshara
Shatarachakra Pratisishtita ,Sakala Tattva Prathishtita,
Vividha Sankalpaka Kalpaka,Vibhudhasankalpa Kalpaka
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .7

Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya, Savanatejastrayeemaya
Niravadhisvaadhu Chinmaya, Nikhila Sakthe Jaganmaya,
Amita Viswakriyaamaya, Samitavishvagbhayaamaya
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana. 8

Phala Sruthi
Dwichatushkamidam Prabhoothasaaram patathaam Venkatanayaka Praneetham,
Vishamepi Manorata: Pradhaavan na Vihanyeta Rataangadhuryagupta:

48: Chandrasekhara Ashtakam


Rathna sanu sarasanam, rajathadri srunga nikethanam,
Sinchini krutha pannageswarachyuthahana sayakam,
Kshipra dhagdha pura thrayam thri divalayairabhi vanditham,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.1

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who made the mountain of jewels in to his bow,
Who resides on the mountain of silver,
Who made the serpent Vasuki as rope,
Who made Lord Vishnu as arrows,
And quickly destroyed the three cities,
And who is saluted by the three worlds,
And so what can the God of death do to me?

Pancha paada pa pushpa gandhambhuja dwaya shobitham,
Phala lochana jatha pavaka dagdha manmatha vigraham,
Basma digdha kalebharam, bhava nasanam, bhava mavyayam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.2

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who shines with the pair of his lotus like feet,
Which are worshipped by the scented flowers of five kalpaka trees,
Who burnt the body of God of love,
Using the fire from the eyes on his forehead,
Who applies ash all over his body,
Who destroys the sorrow of life,
And who does not have destruction,
And so what can the God of death do to me?

Matha varana mukhya charma kruthothareeya mahoharam,
Pankajasana padma lochana poojithangri saroruham,
Deva sindhu tharanga seekara siktha jatadharam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.3

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who is the stealer of minds because of his upper cloth,
Made of the skin of the ferocious elephant,
Who has lotus like feet which are worshipped,
By Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu,
And who has matted hair drenched by drops,
Of the waves of the holy river Ganga,
And so what can God of death do to me?

Yaksha raja sakham bhagaksha haram bhujanga bhooshanam,
Shila raje suthaa parish krutha charu vama kalebharam,
Kshweda neela galam praswadha dharinam mruga dharinam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.4

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who is friend of Lord Khubhera,
Who destroyed the eyes of Bhaga,
Who wears serpent as ornament,
Whose left part of the body is decorated,
By the daughter of the king of mountain,
Whose neck is blue because of the poison,
Who is armed with an axe,
And who carries a deer with Him,
And so what can God of death do to me?

Kundali krutha kundaleeswara kundalam vrusha vahanam,
Naradadhi muneeswara sthutha vaibhavam bhuvaneswaram,
Andhakandhaka masrithamara padapam samananthakam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.5

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who wears the ear studs made of a curling serpent,
Who is the great one being praised by Narada and other sages,
Who is the Lord of the entire earth,
Who is the killer of Anthakasura.
Who is the wish giving tree to his devotees,
And who is the killer of God of death,
And so what can God of death do to me?

Bheshajam bhava roginamkhilapadamapa harinam,
Daksha yagna vinasanam trigunathmakam trivilochanam,
Bhukthi mukthi phala pradham sakalagha sanga nibharhanam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.6

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who is the doctor who cures sorrowful life,
Who destroys all sorts of dangers,
Who destroyed the fire sacrifice of Daksha,
Who is personification of three qualities,
Who has three different eyes,
Who bestows devotion and salvation,
And who destroys all types of sins,
And so what can God of death do to me?

Bhaktha vathsala marchitham, nidhim,akshayam, Haridambaram,
Sarva bhoothapathim, Parathparam apreya manuthamam,
Soma varinabhoohuthasana somapanilakha krutheem,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.7

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who is worshipped as darling of devotees,
Who is the treasure which is perennial,
Who clothes Himself with the directions,
Who is the chief of all beings,
Who is beyond the unreachable God,
Who is not understood by any one,
Who is the holiest of every one,
And who is served by moon, water, sun, earth,
Fire, ether, boss and the Wind
And so what can god of death do to me?

Viswa srushti vidhayinam, punareva palana thathparam,
Samharathamapi prapanchamasesha loka nivasinam,
Kredayanthamaharnisam, gana nadha yudha samnvitham,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.8

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who does the creation of the universe,
Who then is interested in its upkeep,
Who at proper time destroys the universe,
Who lives in every being of the universe,
Who is plays day and night with all beings,
Who is the leader of all beings,
And who is like any one of them,
And so what can god of death do to me?

Mruthyu bheetha mrukandu soonu krutha sthavam shiva sannidhou,
Yathra Thathra cha ya padennahi thasya mruthyu bhayam bhaveth,
Poorna mayor aroghitha makhilarthasambadamdhyam,
Chandra Shekara Eva thasya dadadhathi mukthi mayathnatha. 9

He who reads this prayer,
Composed by the son of Mrukandu,
Who was fear struck with death,,
In the temple of Lord Shiva,
Will not have fear of death,
He would have full healthy life,
With all grains and all wealth,
And Lord Chandra Shekara,
Would give Him,
Salvation in the end.

47: Shiva Bilwa Ashtaka Stotra Meaning


Shiva Bilva Ashtakam Stotra Meaning

Tridalam Trigunakaaram Trinethram Cha Triyayusham,
Trijanma Papa Samharam Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 1

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
Which has three leaves, Which causes three qualities,
Which are like the three eyes of Shiva,
Which is like the triad of weapons,
And which destroys sins of three births.

Trishakhai Bilwapathraischa Hyachidrai Komalai Shubai,
Shiva Poojam Karishyami, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 2

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
Which has three shoots, Which do not have holes,
Which are good and pretty, And worship Lord Shiva.

Aganda Bilwa Pathrena Poojithe Nandikeshware,
Shudhyanthi Sarva Papebhyo, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 3

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva, For if an uncut leaf is offered,
To his steed the god Nandi, We get cleaned of all our sins.

Salagrama Shilamekaam Vipranam Jatha Cha Arpayeth,
Soma Yagna Maha Punyam, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 4

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
For it is equal to, offering a saligrama to a Brahmin,
Or the great blessing got out of performing Soma Yaga,

Dandi Koti Sahasrani Vajapeya Sathani Cha,
Koti Kanya Maha Danam, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 5

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
For it is equal to gifting thousand elephants,
Or the performing of hundred fire sacrifices,
Or giving away billions of girls.

Lakshmyasthanutha Uthpannam Mahadevasya Cha Priyam,
Bilwa Vruksham Prayachami, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 6

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
For it is equal to giving a tree of Bilwa,
Which was born from the breast of Lakshmi,
And which is very dear to the Lord Shiva.

Darshanam Bilwa Vrukshasya, Sparsanam Papa Nasanam,
Aghora Papa Samharam, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 7

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
As seeing and touching of a tree of Bilwa,
Washes away ones sins and also very great sins.

Kasi Kshethra Nivasam Cha Kala Bhairava Darshanam,
Prayaga Madhavam Drushtwa, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 8

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
After living in the city of Kasi, Seeing the Kala Bhairawa,
And also visiting the temple Of Madhawa in Allahabad.

Moolatho Brahma Roopaya, Madhyatho Vishnu Roopine
Agratha Shiva Roopaya, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 9

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva, As Brahma resides at its bottom,
Lord Vishnu lives in its middle, And Lord Shiva lives in its tip.

Bilwashtakam Idham Punyaam, Padeth Shiva Sannidhou,
Sarva Papa Nirmuktha Shiva Loka Maapnuyath 10

Reading this holy octet of Bilwa, In the presence of Lord Shiva,
Would save one from all sins, And in the end take him to the world of Shiva

46: Chidambharashtakam


Brahma mukhamara vanditha lingam,
Janma jaraa maranathaka lingam,
Karma nivarana koushala lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 1

The linga worshipped by Lord Brahma and other devas,
The linga which destroys the pain of birth, old age and death,
The linga which is clever to destroy the results of actions,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees.

Kalpaka moola prathishitha lingam,
Darpaga nasa yudhishtira lingam,
Kuprakruthi prakaranthaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 2

The linga which was consecrated below the Kalpaga tree,
The linga which destroys the pride of those who fight with it,
The linga which changes bad nature of people,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees.

Skanda Ganeswara Kalpitha lingam,
Kinnara charana gayaka lingam,
Pannaga bhooshana pavaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 3

The linga made by Lord Subrahmanya and Ganapathi,
The linga which is sung by singers Kinnaras, Charanas,
The holy linga which is ornamented by a snake,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees.

Samba sadashiva Sankara lingam,
Kamya vara pradha komala lingam,
Samya viheena sumanasa lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 4

The Linga which is Samba, Shankara and Sadashiva,
The pretty linga which grants sought after boons,
The incomparable linga which has a holy mind,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Kali mala kanana pavaka lingam,
Salila tharanga vibhooshana lingam,
Palitha pathanga pradheepaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 5

The linga which removes the forest like problems of Kali age,
The linga which wears a river as its ornament,
The linga which energized the old bird,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Ashta thanu prathi bhasura lingam,
Vishtapa nadha vikaswara lingam,
Sishta janaa vana seelitha lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 6

The linga which shines as eight bodies,
The linga, which brings us to the lord of the world,
The linga which teaches the right path to good people,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Anthaka mardhana bhandhura lingam,
Krithitha kama kalebhara lingam,
Jandhu hrudhi sthitha jeevaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 7

The friendly linga which killed the god of death,
The linga which killed the God of love,
The linga of life which stats in the heart of all beings,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Pusthadhiya suchi chidambhara lingam,
Drushtamidham manasanu padanthi,
Ashtaka metha vang manaseeyam,
Ashtathanum prathi yanthi narasthe. 8

The linga of Chidambara which increases one’s fame,
If either seen by one or meditated by the mind,
Or if these words of the octet are read with devotion,
Would lead the men towards lord Shiva

45: Sadasivashtakam


Suvarna padmini thatantha divya harmya vasine,
Suparna vahana priyata soorya koti thejase,
Aparnaya viharine phana darendra dharine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 1

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who resides in the holy building near the tank of golden lotus*,
Who is as brilliant as billions of suns,
Who is liked by he who rides on a bird,
Who lives with Parvati,
And who wears the snake on his head.
The temple pond in the city of Madurai is called the pond of the golden lotus.

Sathunga bhanga jahnuja sudhamsu ganda moulaye,
Pathanga pankaja suhruth krupeeta yoni chakshushe,
Bhujanga raja kundalaya, punya shali, bhandhave,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 2

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who has on his head the river which fell from the sky [Ganges],
And the piece of moon shedding nectar,
Who has moon, friend of lotus and fire as eyes,
Who wears snakes as ear studs,
And who is the friend of all who do good deeds.

Chathur mukhanana aravinda veda geetha bhoothaye,
Chathurbhujanuja sareera shobha mana murthaye,
Chathurvidartha dana sounda thandava swaroopine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 3

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who is praised by the four Vedas sung by four faces of Brahma,
Who shines because of his merger with the sister of the four armed,
Who blesses us with just duty, assets, love and salvation,
And who has a form of the vigorous male dancer.

Saran nisakara prakasa manda hasa manjula,
Dhara pravala bhasa mana vakthra mandala sriye,
Karasphurath kapalamuktha Vishnu raktha payine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 4

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who is very pretty like the autumn moon with a smile,
Who shines with the luster to his face added by his red lips,
Who holds a skull in his one free hand,
And who has got the sister of Lord Vishnu.

Sahasra pundareeka poojanaika soonya darshanath,
Sahasra nethra kalpitharchanachyuthaya bhakthitha,
Sahasra bhanu mandala prakasa chakra dhayine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 5

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who gave the holy wheel with the brilliance of thousand solar systems,
To Him who took his own eye to offer to Him,
When he found that one flower was less out of thousand lotuses .
When Lord Vishnu was trying to do pooja with Shiva Sahasranama, one flower was missing. He plucked his eye and offered it.

Rasaradhaya ramya pathra bruthradanga panaye,
Rasa darendra chapa sinjani krutha nilasine,
Swasaradhi kruthabja yoni nunna veda vajine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 6

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who travels in the pretty chariot of earth,
Who uses Lord Vishnu as powerful arrow,
Who has a bow made of the Mountain Meru,
For which the great snake has been tied as string,
Whose chariot is driven by Brahma,
With the four holy Vedas as horses.

Adhiprakalbha veerabhadra simha nada garjitha,
Sruthi prabheetha daksha yaga bhaginaga sadmanaam,
Gathi pradhaya garjithakhila prapancha sakshine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 7

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who gave protection to those who attended the Yaga of Daksha,
Whenthey started trembling before efficient Veerabhadra [who was sent byLord Shiva to destroy the fire sacrifice of Daksha] with his lion likeroar,
And who was the witness to the billions of the universe who heard the roar.

Mrukandu soonu rakshana vadhootha danda panaye,
Suganda mandalasphurath prabha jithamruthamsave,
Akhanda bhoga sampadartha loka bhavithathmane,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 8

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who took the punishing stick to save the son of Mrukandu from dying,
Whose pretty neck further shines because of the crescent moon,
And who blesses all those who pray for pleasure, wealth and salvation.

Madhuripu vidhi shakra mukhya devaii,
Api niyamarchitha pada pankajaya,
Kanaka giri sarasanaya thubhyam,
Rajatha sabha pathaye, namasivaya. 9

Salutations to the ever peaceful God,
Whose lotus like feet are worshipped
By enemies of Madhu and other devas,
Who has the golden mountain as his bow,
And who is the lord of the silver hall [Rajatha Sabhai in Madurai Temple].

Halasya nadhaya maheshwaraya,
Hala halalankrutha kandharaya,
Meenekshanaya padaye shivaya,
Namo nama Sundara thandavaya. 10

Salutations and salutations to the handsome dancer,
Who is the great god and lord of town of Madurai,
Who stopped the poison called halahala in his neck,
And who is the lord of the devi with eyes like fish.

Ishwara Uvacha:-
Thwaya krutham idham sthothram ya padeth bhakthi samyutha,
Thasya ayur deergam arogyam sampadascha dadamyaham.

God told:-
He who reads this prayer composed you with devotion,
Will be given long life, health and wealth by me

44: Shivastakam – Holly Hymn of Lord Shiva


Prabhum prananatham vibhum vishvanatham, Jagannathanatham sadanandabhajamh
Bhavadbhavyabhuteshvaram bhutanatham, shivamshankaram shambhumishanamide

Gale rundamalam tanau sarpajalam, mahakalakalam ganeshadhipalamh
Jatajutabhangottarangairvishalam shivam, shankaram shambhumishanamide

Mudamakaram mandanam mandayantam, mahamandala bhasmabhushhadharamtam
Anadihyaparam mahamohaharam, shivam shankaram shambhumishanamide

Vatadho nivasam mahattattahasam, mahapapanasham sadasuprakashamh
Girishamganesham sureshammahesham, shivamshankaram shambhumishanamide

Girindratmajasangrahitardhadeham, Girau sansthitam sarvada sannageham
Parabrahmabrahmadibhirvandhyamanam, shivam shankaram shambhumishanamide

Kapalam trishulam karabhyam dadhanam,padambhojanamraya kamam dadanam
Balivardayanam suranam pradhanam, shivam shankaram shambhumishanamide

Sharachchandragatram gunananda patram, trinetram pavitram dhaneshasya mitram
Aparnakalatram charitram vichitram, shivam shankaram shambhumishanamide

Haramsarpaharam chitabhuviharam, bhavamvedasaram sadanirvikaram
Smashaanevadantam manojamdahantam, shivamshankaram shambhumishanamide

Stavam yah prabhate narah shulapane, patheth stotraratnam vhaprapyaratnam
Sputram sudhyanam sumitram kalatram, vichitrai samaradya moksham prayati

43: Bhilvastakam – Holly Hymn of Lord Shiva


Tridalam trigunakaram trinetram cha triyayudham
Trijanmapapasamharam ekabilvam shivarpanam

Trishakhaih bilvapatraishcha hyachchidraih komalaih shubhaih
Shivapujam karishhyami ekabilvam shivarpanam

Akhanda bilva patrena pujite nandikeshvare
Shudhyanti sarvapapebhyo ekabilvam shivarpanam

Shaligrama shilamekam vipranam jatu charpayet
Somayagya mahapunyam ekabilvam shivarpanam

Dantikoti sahasrani vajapeya shatani cha
Kotikanya mahadanam ekabilvam shivarpanam

Laxmyastanuta utpannam mahadevasya cha priyamh
Bilvavruixam prayachchhami hyekabilvam shivarpanam

Darshanam bilvavruixasya sparshanam papanashanam
Aghorapapasamharam ekabilvam shivarpanam

Mulato brahmarupaya madhyato vishnurupine
Agratah shivarupaya ekabilvam shivarpanam

Bilvashhtakamidam punyam yah patheth shivasannidhau
Sarvapapa vinirmuktah shivalokamavapnuyath

42: Lingastakam – Holy Hymn of Lord Shiva


Lingashtakam

Bramhamurarri surarchita lingam, Nirmala bashita shobita lingam
Janmaja duka vinasaka lingam,Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Devamuni pravarajita lingam, Kamadahana karunakara lingam
Ravanadarpa vinashaka lingam,Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Sarvasuganda sulapitha lingam, Budivivardhana karana lingam
Sidha surasura nanditha lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Kanakamahamani bushitha lingam, Banipathi vashitha shobitha lingam
Dakshasu yagna vinasaka lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Kunkuma chandana lapitha lingam, Pankajahara shushobitha lingam
Kanchitha papa vinashaka lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Devaganarchitha saavitha lingam, Bavarbakthibi varchita lingam
Dinakarakoti prabhakara lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Ashthadala parivachitha lingam, Sarva samubdhava karana lingam
Ashta daridra vinasaka lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Sura guru sura vara poojitha lingam, Suravana pushpa sadarphitha lingam
Parama padam paramathaka lingam, Tatpranami sadashiva lingam

Lingastakam Iddam Punyam, Yah Pateth Siva Sannidhouv
Shivaloka Mavapnothi, Sivena Sahamodhathayi.

41: Ardha Naareswara Ashtakam


Ambhodhara syamala kunthalayai,
Thathithprabha thamra jatadharaya,
Gireeswarayai nikhileswaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 1

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has black hairs resembling the swollen cloud,
To Him who has copper matted locks which are like lightning,
To Her who is the goddess of the mountains,
And to Him who is the Lord of the universe.

Pradeeptha rathnojwalakundalayai,
Sphuran maha pannaga bhooshanayai,
Shiva priyayai cha Shivaa priyaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 2

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her with glittering ear rings of gems,
To Him who wears a great serpent as ornament,
To Her who is the darling of Lord Shiva,
And to Him who is the sweetheart of Parvathi.

Mandhara maalakali thaalakayai,
Kapala malankitha kandharaya,
Divyambarayai cha Digambaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 3

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her wearing garland of sweet smelling flowers,
To Him wearing the garland of skulls,
To Her who dresses in great silks,
And to Him wearing the eight directions.

Kasthurika kumkuma lepanayai,
Smasana basmatha vilepanaya,
Kruthasmarayai vikruthasmaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 4

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body is smeared with musk and saffron,
To Him whose body is smeared with ashes of the burning ghat,
To Her whose prettiness radiates love,
And to Him who destroyed the God of love.

Padaravindharpitha hamsakayai,
Padapja rajath phani noopuraya,
Kalamayayai vikalamayaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 5

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose feet is adorned by the lotus offered to her,
To Him whose feet is decorated by the anklet of snakes,
To Her who is as shining as the moon,
And to Him who wears moon as an ornament.

Prapancha srushtyunmukhalasyakayai,
Samasthasamharaka thandavaya,
Samekshanayai Vishamekshanaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 6

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose dance marks the creation of the world,
To Him whose dance destroys everything,
To Her who has even number of eyes,
And to Him who has odd number of eyes.

Prafulla neelothphala lochanayai,
Vikasa pankeruha lochanaya,
Jagat jananyai Jagatheka pithre,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 7

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has eyes as wide as the blue lotus,
To Him who has eyes as wide as a fully opened lotus,
To Her who is the mother of the universe,
And to Him who is the father of the universe.

Antharbahishordhwa madhascha mahye,
Purascha paschascha vidhikikshu dhikshu,
Sarvam gathayai sakalam gathaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 8

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who is the beginning , middle and end,
To Him who sees east, west and all directions,
To Her towards whom everything travels,
And to Him , in whom all things meet their end.

Ardhanarreswara stotram Upamanyukrutham thwidham,
Ya padechrunyadhapi shiva loke maheeyathe.

Those who read or hear,
This prayer to Ardhanarreswara,
Composed by Upamanyu,
Will reach the world of Lord Shiva.

Version-2 [By Adi Sankara Bhagwat Pada]

Champeya gowrardha sareerikayai,
Karpooragourardha sareerikaya,
Dhamillakayai cha jatadaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 1

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body shines similar to molten gold,
To Him whose body shines like the burning camphor,
To Her who has a well made up hair,
And to Him who has the matted lock.

Kasthurika kumkuma charchithayai,
Chitha raja puncha vicharchithayai,
Kruthasmarayai vikrutha smaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 2

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body is smeared with musk and saffron,
To Him whose body is smeared with ashes of a burning ghat,
To Her whose prettiness radiates love,
And to Him who destroyed the God of love.

Chalath kanath kankana noopurayai,
Padabja Rajatphani noopuraya,
Hemangadhayai bhujagangadhaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 3

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has tinkling pretty anklets,
To Him who has the king of snakes as anklet,
To Her who shines with golden anklets,
And to Him who has snakes as anklets.

Visala nilothphala lochanayai,
Vikasi pangeruha lochanaya,
Samekshanayai vishamekshanaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 4

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has eyes as wide as the blue lotus,
To Him who has eyes as wide as a fully opened lotus,
To Her who has even number of eyes,
And to Him who has odd number of eyes

Mandhara mala kali thalakayai,
Kapalamalnkitha kandharaya,
Divyambarayai cha Digambaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 5

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose hair is decorated with divine flowers,
To Him who wears a garland of skulls,
To Her who dresses in great silks,
And to Him wearing the eight directions.

Ambhodara syamala kunthalayai,
Thadithprabha thamra jata dharaya,
Gireeswarayai nikhileeswaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 6

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has black hairs like the swollen cloud,
To Him who has copper matted locks like lightning,
To Her who is the goddess of the mountains,
And to Him who is the Lord of the universe.

Prapancha srushtyun muka lasyakayai,
Samastha samharaka thandavaya,
Jagat jananyai Jagatheka pithre,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 7

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose dance marks the creation of the world,
To Him whose dance destroys everything,
To Her who is the mother of the universe,
And to Him who is the father of the universe.

Pradeeptha rathnojjwala kundaayai,
Sphuran maha pannaga bhooshanayai,
Shivanvithaayai cha Shivanvithaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 8

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her with glittering ear rings of gems,
To Him who wears a great serpent as an ornament,
To Her who is divinely merged with Shiva,
And to Him who is divinely merged with Parvathi

Tuesday, 5 April 2011

38: Lingashtakam – With Meaning


Linga Ashtakam – With Meaning

Brahma Murari surarchita Lingam
Nirmala bhasita sobhita Lingam
Janmaja dukha vinasaka Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas,
Which is pure and resplendent. And which destroys sorrows of birth.

Devamuni pravararchita Lingam
Kamadahana karunakara Lingam
Ravana darpa vinasaka Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,
Which destroyed the god of love, Which showers mercy,
And which destroyed the pride of Ravana.

Sarva sugandhi sulepita Lingam
Buddhi vivardhana karana Lingam
Siddha surasura vandita Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is anointed by perfumes, Which leads to growth of wisdom,
And which is worshipped by sages, devas and asuras.

Kanaka maha mani bhushita Lingam
Paniphati veshtitha shobhita Lingam
Dakshasu yajna vinashana Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is ornamented by gold and great jewels,
Which shines with the snake being with it,
And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha.

Kumkuma chandana lepita Lingam
Pankaja hara sushosbhita Lingam
Sanchita papa vinashana Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron,
Which wears the garland of lotus flowers,
And which can destroy accumulated sins.

Devaganarchita sevita Lingam
Bhavair bhaktibhi revacha Lingam
Dinakarakoti prabhakara Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is served by gods and other beings,
Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,
And which shines like billions of Suns.

Ashtadalo pariveshtia Lingam
Sarva samudbhava karana Lingam
Ashtadaridra vinashana Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is surrounded by eight petals,
Which is the prime reason of all riches,
And which destroys eight types of poverty.

Suraguru suravara pujita Lingam
Suravana pushpa sadarchita Lingam
Paratparam paramatmaka Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by the teacher of gods,
Which is worshipped by the best of gods,
Which is always worshipped by the flowers,

From the garden of Gods,
Which is the eternal abode,
And which is the ultimate truth.

Lingashtakamidam punyam
Yat Pathet Shivasannidhau
Shivalokamavapnoti
Shivena saha modate.

Any one who chants the holy octet of the Lingam,
In the holy presence of Lord Shiva,
Would in the end reach the world of Shiva, ,
And keep him company.

Monday, 4 April 2011

22: Lord Shiva Aarti


Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKaraBrahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara
Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raajey
Hansanan Garurasan Vrishvaahan Saajey
Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara
Do Bhuj Chaar Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Te Sohey
Teeno Roop Nirakhta Tribhuvan Jan Mohey
Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara
Akshmala Banmala Mundmala Dhaari
Chandan Mrigmad Sohay Bholay Shubhkari
Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara
Shwetambar Pitambar Baagambar Angey
Sankadik Brahmadik Bhutadik Sangey
Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara
Karkey Madhya Kamandal Chakra Trishul Dharta
Jagkarta Jagbharta Jagsanhaarkarta
Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara
Brahma Vishnu Sada Shiv Jaanat Aviveka
Pranvaakshar Madhye Ye Teeno Eka
Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara
Trigun Shivji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaavey
Kahat Shivanand Swami Manvaanchit Phal Paavey
Jai Shiv Omkara Har Jai Shiv OmKara
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Ardhaangi Dhaara