Monday 11 December 2017

Sri Vaidhyanatha Ashtakam – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva, he is Vaidhyanatha who is the cure for all kinds of illnesses, he is worshiped by Lord Rama, Saumithri/Lakshman, Jatayu,  Veda, Shadanana/Lord Karthikeya, Adithya, and  Kuja, he is Sri Neelakanda who has bluish throat, he is too compassionate, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva, he is Vaidhyanatha who is the cure for all kinds of illnesses, he is decorated  in streams of Ganga and crescent moon on matted hair locks, he has three eyes, he crushed the pride of Lord Yama, he is worshiped by all the deities, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva, he is Vaidhyanatha who is the cure for all kinds of illnesses, he is fond of his ardent devotees, he destroyed the demons of the cities of Thripura, he is wielded in powerful weapon Pinaka, he is the destroyer of enemies and wicked, he is eternal, he has performed various pastimes on Earth, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva, he is Vaidhyanatha who is the cure for all kinds of illnesses, he eradicates all kinds of illnesses like arthrities, he is eulogized by Rishis and Sages, he has Lord Surya, Lord Chandhra and Lord Agni as  three eyes, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva, he is Vaidhyanatha who is the cure for all kinds of illnesses, he provides excellence in speech, hearing ability and vision to the  unfortunate people who are lacking speech, hearing and vision, he eradicate severe illnesses like leprosy, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva, he is Vaidhyanatha who is the cure for all kinds of illnesses, he is eulogized by Veda and Vedantha, he is all pervading, his lotus feet are  worshiped by illustrious Yogis, he represents trinities, he has  thousands of sacred names, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva, he is Vaidhyanatha who is the cure for all kinds of illnesses, he is smeared in sacred ashes all over the body, he eradicates afflictions caused by evil spirits, anxieties and fears, he dwells as soul in living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva, he is Vaidhyanatha who is the cure for all kinds of illnesses, he is Sri Neelakanda who has bluish throat, he carries flag that has the symbol of celestial bull, he is smeared in highly fragrant ashes, he provides virtuous offspring, approapriate companion as wedded wife, and all kinds of aupiciousness,  Whoever reads or listens to these glorious verses thrice a day with intense devotion and faith, praising the splendor of Lord Vaidhyanatha along with his consort  of Goddess Balambika who are the providers of liberation from repeated births,  would get relieved from all kinds critical illnesses.


Sreerama Saumithri Jatayu Veda  Shadanana Adithya  Kuja Archithaya | Sri Neelakandaya  Dhayamayaya  Sri Vaidhyanathaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Ganga Pravahendhu Jatadharaya  Thrilochanaya  Smara Kalahanthre | Samastha  Devairabipoojithaya  Sri Vaidhyanathaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Bhakthapriyaya  Thripuranthakaya  Pinakine  Dhushtaharaya  Nithyam | Prathyakshaleelaya  Manushyaloke  Sri Vaidhyanathaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Prabhoothavathadhi Samastharoga Pranashakarthre  Munivandhithaya | Prabhakara Indhu Agni Vilochanaya Sri Vaidhyanathaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Vak Shrothra Nethranghri Viheenajantho: Vakshothranethraghri Sukhapradhaya | Kushtadhi Sarvathra Rogahanthre  Sri Vaidhyanathaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Vedanthavedhyaya  Jaganmayaya  Yogeeshvaradhyeya  Padhambujaya | Thrimoorthiroopaya  Sahasranamne  Sri Vaidhyanathaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Swatheertha Mrithabasma Mrudhangabajam  Pishacha  Dhukharthibayapahara | Athmaswaroopaya  Shareerabhajam Sri Vaidhyanathaya Nama: Shivaya ||

 Srineelakandaya Vrishabhadhvajaya Sugandha Bhasmadhyabhishobhithaya | Su Puthra Dharadhi  Saubhagyadhaya  Sri Vaidhyanathaya Nama: Shivaya ||


Balambikesha Vaidhyesha  Bhavarogaharethi Cha |Japen Namathrayam Nithyam Maharoga Nivaranam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||