Lingashtakam
Lingashtakam is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. The hymn is considered to be a powerful prayer for attaining blessings, protection, and spiritual growth.
Here is the full text of the Lingashtakam, along with a brief explanation of the meaning of each verse:
- Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam
Nirmala Bhasita Shobhita Lingam
Janmaja Dhukha Vinaashaka Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
Meaning: I always bow to the auspicious and pure Lingam, which is adored by Lord Brahma, and destroys all the miseries of birth and death.
- Yogaje Yogeshwara Lingam
Bhaktajanapriya Bhavandhak Lingam
Siddha Suraasura Vandita Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
Meaning: I always bow to the auspicious Lingam, which is the Lord of all Yogis, beloved by devotees, and worshipped by Siddhas, Suras, and Asuras.
- Nityam Nirmala Characharam
Shuddham Shuddha Bhavodbhavam
Achyutam Achyuta Shayanam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
Meaning: I always bow to the auspicious Lingam, which is always pure, immaculate, and beyond the realm of birth and death, and which is the abode of the unchanging and supreme Lord.
- Sthiram Sukhamaana Lingam
Dharma Karma Bhava Bhikshukam
Bhaktajanaanaam Patipriyam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
Meaning: I always bow to the auspicious Lingam, which is stable, happy, and gives joy to the devotees, and which is beloved by the beggars who seek refuge in the Lord.
- Sannidhannam Sadaananda Lingam
Bhakti Hridaya Sphuradandam
Manasaa Smaranaat Shubham
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
Meaning: I always bow to the auspicious Lingam, which always gives joy and happiness, and whose divine light is always shining in the hearts of the devotees. And, my mind always thinks of it with devotion and joy.
- Deva Deva Jagatpate
Dehi Mey Tanno Linga Prachodayat
Devendra Gandharva Yaksha Kinnara
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
Meaning: I always bow to the auspicious Lingam, which is the Lord of all the gods, and which inspires the devotee to attain enlightenment. And, it is worshipped by the Lord of Gods, Gandharvas, Yakshas, and Kinnaras.
- Sadaashiva Linga Sannidhau
Vibhuti Viniyogah Prabho
Devadeva Jaganmayah
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam
Meaning: I always bow to the auspicious Lingam, which is always present in the form of Lord Sadaashiva, and which is the source of all spiritual power and grace. And, it pervades the entire universe as the Lord of
