shivastakam

Shivashtakam: Tasmai Namah Parama Karana Karanaya - in sanskrit with meaning - stotra on Sri Shiva

- composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya

Tasmai Namah Parama-Kaaranna-Kaarannaaya

Diipto[a-U]jjvala-Jjvalita-Pinggala-Locanaaya |

Naage[a-I]ndra-Haara-Krta-Kunnddala-Bhuussannaaya

Brahme[a-I]ndra-Vissnnu-Vara-Daaya Namah Shivaaya ||1||

Meaning:

1.1: Salutations to Him, Who is the Great Cause behind all the causes,

1.2: Whose Brownish Eyes (behind all creation) blazes with Illimunation,

1.3: Whose Garland is formed by the king of Serpents, (the Serpents) who also adorns Him as Ear-Rings,

1.4: Who give Boons to Brahma, Indra and Vishnu; Salutations to that Shiva,

Shriimat-Prasanna-Shashi-Pannaga-Bhuussannaaya

Shaile[a-I]ndra-Jaa-Vadana-Cumbita-Locanaaya |

Kailaasa-Mandara-Mahendra-Niketanaaya

Loka-Traya-[A]arti-Harannaaya Namah Shivaaya ||2||

Meaning:

2.1: (Salutations to Him) Who is adorned with the Beautiful Moon (shining on His Forehead) and Serpents (decorating His Body),

2.2: Whose Eyes kiss (i.e. reflect) the Face of the Daughter of the king of Mountains (i.e. Devi Parvati),

2.3: Who dwell in the great Kailasha and Mahendra mountains,

2.4: (And) Who takes away the Sorrows of the Three Worlds; Salutations to that Shiva,

Padma-Avadaata-Manni-Kunnddala-Go-Vrssaaya

Krssnnaagaru-Pracura-Candana-Carcitaaya |

Bhasma-Anussakta-Vikaco[a-U]tpala-Mallikaaya

Niila-Abja-Kannttha-Sadrshaaya Namah Shivaaya ||3||

Meaning:

3.1: (Salutations to Him) Who is adorned with Padmaraga Mani (Gem) on His Ear-Rings (which is clear like a crystal), (and) showering shining Rays of Light,

3.2: Whose Body is smeared with abundant Krishna Agaru and Sandalwood paste, ...

3.3: ... And adorned with the full blown Lotus and Mallika flowers, which cling to His Sacred Ash,

3.4: Whose Throat resembles a Blue Lotus (due to the drinking of poison); Salutations to that Shiva,

Lambatsa-Pinggala-Jattaa-Mukutto[a-U]tkattaaya

Damssttraa-Karaala-Vikatto[a-U]tkatta-Bhairavaaya |

Vyaaghra-Ajina-Ambara-Dharaaya Manoharaaya

Trai-Lokya-Naatha-Namitaaya Namah Shivaaya ||4||

Meaning:

4.1: (Salutations to Him) Whose Crown is His Long, Hanging, Gigantic Matted Hairs of Reddish Brown Color,

4.2: (And) Who assumes the Terrible form of Bhairava with Dreadful Fangs,

4.3: (Again) Who wearing the Tiger Skin appear captivating (to the devotees),

Dakssa-Prajaapati-Mahaa-Makha-Naashanaaya

Kssipram Mahaa-Tripura-Daanava-Ghaatanaaya |

Brahmo[a-Uu]rjito[a-Uu]rdhvaga-Karotti-Nikrntanaaya

Yogaaya Yoga-Namitaaya Namah Shivaaya ||5||

Meaning:

5.1: (Salutations to Him) Who destroyed the great Yagya of Daksha Prajapati,

5.2: (And) Who speedily slayed the mighty Tripurasuras,

5.3: Who chopped off the upper Head of Brahma which became full of Pride,

5.4: (And) Who is the embodiment of Yoga and is worshipped through Yoga; Salutations to that Shiva,

Samsaara-Srsstti-Ghattanaa-Parivartanaaya

Rakssah Pishaaca-Ganna-Siddha-Samaakulaaya |

Siddho(a-U)raga-Graha-Ganne[a-I]ndra-Nissevitaaya

Shaarduula-Carma-Vasanaaya Namah Shivaaya ||6||

Meaning:

6.1: (Salutations to Him) Who brings about the Re-Creation of Samsara (by destroying it after a kalpa),

6.2: (And) Who is guarded by groups of Ghosts and Siddhas surrounding Him,

6.3: Who is served by the best of Siddhas, Uragas (Serpents) and Grahas (Planets),

6.4: (And) Who wears the garment of Tiger Skin; Salutations to that Shiva,

Bhasma-Angga-Raaga-Krta-Ruupa-Manoharaaya

Saumya-Avadaata-Vanam-Aashritam-Aashritaaya |

Gaurii-Kattaakssa-Nayana-Ardha-Niriikssanaaya

Go-Kssiira-Dhaara-Dhavalaaya Namah Shivaaya ||7||

Meaning:

7.1: (Salutations to Him) Who appears captivating with His whole Body coloured with Sacred Ashes,

7.2: (And) Who is the Refuge of those Pure and Tranquil (Sages) who take refuge in the Forests (for meditation),

7.3: Who is observed by Gauri through side glances from Her Half-Closed Eyes,

7.4: (And) Who is dazzling White like a stream of pure Milk; Salutations to that Shiva,

Aaditya-Soma-Varunna-Anila-Sevitaaya

Yajnya-Agnihotra-Vara-Dhuuma-Niketanaaya |

Rk-Saama-Veda-Munibhih Stuti-Samyutaaya

Gopaaya Gopa-Namitaaya Namah Shivaaya ||8||

Meaning:

8.1: (Salutations to Him) Who is served by the Sun-God (Aditya), Moon-God (Soma), Rain-God (Varuna) and Wind-God (Anila),

8.2: (And) Who resides in the smoke of the best Yagyas and Agnihotras,

8.3: Who is invoked by the hymns of Rig Veda, Sama Veda and the eulogies of the Munis (Sages),

8.4: Who is the Protector of All, and is worshipped by the Protectors (guardian deities); Salutations to that Shiva.

Shivaassttakam-Idam Punnyam Yah Patthec-Chiva-Sannidhau |

Shiva-Lokam-Avaapnoti Shivena Saha Modate ||9||

Meaning:

9.1: Whoever recites this Shivashtakam (hymn consisting of eight stanzas in praise of Lord Shiva) near Shiva (Lingam),

9.2: Will Attain the Abode of Shiva and enjoy His Bliss.