The “Shiv Rudrashtakam Stotram” is a sacred hymn in Hinduism dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in the Hindu pantheon. This stotram, or devotional song, consists of eight verses (shlokas) that praise and invoke God Shiva’s blessings. It is attributed to the sage Goswami Tulsidas, who was a renowned Hindu poet and saint.
The Shiv Rudrashtakam Stotram primarily extols the divine qualities, attributes, and forms of Lord Shiva. It emphasizes his role as the Supreme Being and the source of cosmic creation, preservation, and destruction. Devotees recite or sing this stotram as a means of seeking Lord Shiva’s grace, protection, and spiritual enlightenment.
Each verse of the Shiv Rudrashtakam Stotram focuses on different aspects of Sri Shiva’s divine nature and his significance in Hindu spirituality. It is often chanted during Shiva worship and festivals, especially during the holy month of Shravan and on Maha Shivaratri, a significant festival dedicated to God Shiva.
The stotram is revered for its lyrical beauty and profound devotion to Sri Shiva, making it a cherished and popular hymn among devotees of God Shiva.
Sri Shiv Rudrashtakam Stotram in English
Namaamee Shameeshaana Nirvaana Rupam
Vibhum Vyaapakam Brahma Veda Svarupam ।
Nijam Nirgunam Nirvikalpam Nireeham
Chidaakaasha Maakaasha Vaasam Bhajeaham ॥ 1 ॥
Meaning: O Ishaan! I bow to the Lord who is in the form of liberation, capable, omnipresent, Brahma, form of the Vedas, situated in his own form, devoid of qualities, without any choice, innocent, infinitely knowledgeable, and ubiquitous like the sky ॥ 1 ॥
Niraakaara Monkaara Mulam Tureeyam
Giraa Gyaana Goteeta Meesham Gireesham ।
Karaalam Mahaakaala Kaalam Kripaalam
Gunaagaara Sansaara Paaram Natoaham ॥ 2 ॥
Meaning: I salute the Lord who is formless, is Omkaararupa and the root cause of everything, is beyond the three states of consciousness, is beyond the path of speech, intellect, and senses, is Kailasanath, is formidable and the Kaala of the Mahaakaala, is graceful, is the storehouse of virtues and the savior from the world ॥ 2 ॥
Tushaaraadri Sankaasha Gauram Gabheeram
Manobhuta Koti Prabhaa Shree Shareeram ।
Sphuranmauli Kallolinee Chaaru Gangaa
Lasadbhaala Baalendu Kanthe Bhujangaa ॥ 3 ॥
Meaning: Whose complexion is as white as the Himalayas, who is calm and serious, who is as radiant as millions of Cupid, on whose head the beautiful Ganges is waving, on whose forehead the moon is adorned and a garland of serpents adorns the neck ॥ 3 ॥
Chalat Kundalam Bhru Sunetram Vishaalam
Prasannaa Nanam Neela Kantham Dayaalam ।
Mrigaadheesha Charmaambaram Munda Maalam
Priyam Shankaram Sarva Naatham Bhajaami ॥ 4 ॥
Meaning: Whose earrings are shaking, whose eyes and forehead are beautiful and huge, whose face is happy and throat is blue, who is very kind, who wears a tiger skin and a garland of skulls, I worship that most beloved and master of all, Shiva ॥ 4 ॥
Prachandam Prakrishtam Pragalbham Paresham
Akhandam Ajam Bhaanu Koti Prakaasham ।
Trayah Shula Nirmulanam Shula Paanim
Bhajeaham Bhavaanee Patim Bhaava Gamyam ॥ 5 ॥
Meaning: I worship the consort of Bhavani, who is fierce, the best, the argute, the supreme, the perfect, the unborn, radiant like the millions of Sun, destroyer of the world’s sorrow, and the one who holds the trident in his hand ॥ 5 ॥
Kalaateeta Kalyaana Kalpaanta Kaaree
Sadaa Sajjanaa Nanda Daataa Puraaree ।
Chidaananda Sandoha Mohaa Pahaaree
Praseeda Praseeda Prabho Manmathaaree ॥ 6 ॥
Meaning: Oh, Lord! You are devoid of growth and decay. You are benevolent and the destroyer of creation. You always give joy to the virtuous. You destroyed Tripurasura. You are the destroyer of fascination and enlightened God. You are the enemy of Kaamadeva, be pleased with me ॥ 6 ॥
Na Yaavad Umaa Naatha Paadaa Ravindam
Bhajam Teeha Loke Pare Vaa Naraanaam ।
Na Taavat Sukham Shaanti Santaapa Naasham
Praseeda Prabho Sarva Bhutaa Dhivaasam ॥ 7 ॥
Meaning: As long as human beings do not worship the feet of Umakanta Mahadeva ji, they never get happiness and peace in this world or in another world, nor do their anguish go away. O Lord Shiva, the abode of all the substances! Be pleased with me ॥ 7 ॥
Na Jaanaami Yogam Japam Naiva Pujaam
Natoaham Sadaa Sarvadaa Shambhu Tubhyam ।
Jaraa Janma Dukhaugha Taatapya Maanam
Prabho Paahi Aapanna Maameesha Shambho ॥ 8 ॥
Meaning: Oh, Lord! O Shambho! Oh, Isha! I know nothing of yoga, chanting, and worship. O Shambho! I always bow to you. I am tormented by old age, birth, and sorrows, protect me from all these sorrows ॥ 8 ॥
Rudraashtaka Midam Proktam Viprena Hara Toshaye ।
Ye Pathanti Naraa Bhaktyaa Teshaam Shambhuh Praseedati ॥
Meaning: For the satisfaction of Lord Shankar, who recites this Rudrashtak with devotion spoken by a Brahmin, Shankar ji is pleased on them
Ithi Shri Goswami Tulasidaasa krutam Sri Rudrashtakam Sampoornam ॥
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Shiv Rudrashtakam Stotram Benefits
- Continuously Recite Shiv Rudrashtakam in the morning and evening for seven days to overcome your enemies.
- Control the disturbed Mind.
- Drives away all the disturbing thoughts from your Mind and allows you to concentrate on the Self. (purifies your Mind)
- Helps to bring success to your life.
- Removes all kinds of fears and stresses.
- Promotes overall health and happiness.
- Recharge your body, Mind, and spirit.
- Removes the harmful effects of planets.
- Brings peace and stability to your life.
Shiv Rudrashtakam Stotram is one of the most powerful hymns of God Shiva. This hymn can be found in Sri Ram Charitamanas. Chant Sri Shiv Rudrashtakam for at least 108 days gives remarkable results. Chanting this Stotram is believed to ensure your visit to “Shivalok” (abode of Shiva). Devotees should chant with full devotion, and it may fulfill your wishes.
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