Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram - Linga Puranam - Lyrics and Meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

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|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam – || Phalashruthi: || Lyrics and meanings 111 – 125

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra who is the commander of Deva, Asura and Ganas, he is chief among the Deva, Asura and Gana, he is Devadhideva/Lord of Lords, he is Devarishi/deity who undertakes severe penance and austerities, he is the provider of abundance boons to Deva and Asura, he is the Lord of Deva and Asura, he symbolizes Vishnu, he is Maheshvara who is the  Lord of  Deva and Asura, he represents all dieities, he is unfathomable/he is beyond human intellect, he is divine dwells as Athman in living beings, he is self manifested, he represents the three functions of the Universe/method of  reading and writing Vedic texts, he represents supreme physician, he is most eminent and provider of abundance of boons, he is deserved to be worshiped, he is embodied as elephant, Vyaghra/tiger,  he is lion among the deities/Devasimha, he is embodied as the celestial bull, he is  a great scholar/preceptor, he is eminent among the deities/Surashreshta, he is supreme Lord symbolizes heaven, he is accompanied by Ganas, he is charming, he is an excellent orator, he is imperishable, he represents preceptor, he is attractive, he is inborn and natural, he is pure, he has great army, he is decorated in various precious ornaments, he is fond of mountain peaks, he has reddish brown complexion, he is King of Kings, he is infallible/pure/free from illnesses, he has pleasing disposition, he is the safest haven to virtuous people, he is unblemished, he is capable to perform even the most impossible tasks, he has eye on forhead, he is embodied as Universe, he has Universe as his body, he carries deer in hand, he is Bhramvarchas who has profound knowledge of absolute Bhramam and he is supreme Bhramam, he is firm, he is self restrained and he the cause for the functions of senses, he is efficacious, he dwells as soul in living beings and fulfils the desires of the worshiper, he is beyond human intellect, he symbolizes truth, he is pure and follows strict austerities, he undertakes strict vows, he is Parambhramam, he is the supreme source for the virtuous who yearn for liberation from repeated births, he is Vimuktha/renounced, he keeps his hair loosen/Vimukthakesha, he is Sriman who symbolizes wealth, he is the source of prosperity and welfare in the Universe.

|| Phalashruthi: ||

Sri Sutha concludes “ I shall eulogize the splendor of supreme Lord Rudra who is Yakshapathi, with utmost reverence and devotion, the above are the sacred hymns praising the glories of Lord Shambu who is the protector of the Universe well known in the three worlds,  Oh! Mahashaya/noble minded, these sacred thousands of names of Lord Rudra would provide intense devotion, it also provides the pieties of thousands of Ashwamedha Yagam, Thandina attained great effulgence and chieftainship/Ganadhipathyam,  Oh! Dhvija/twice born, Bhramin who reads or listen to it would attain the meritorious reward of thousands of Ashwamedha Yagam, people whoever recites thrice a day during the hours of dawn, noon an dusk continuously for an year  would attain the abode of Lord,  even the  people who have committed severest sins such as killing Bhramin, or consuming intoxicated drinks, or stealing wealth or properties,  or  illicit relationship with preceptor, or unfaithful acts towards the protector, or betrayal of companions, or murder of mother or  father, or warrior or disrupt the fetus, would attain the supreme abode of Lord, reciting or listening to the above thousands of sacred names praising Lord Rudra thrice a day would please Lord Rudra and the worshiper would be relieved from all kinds of sins.”

Devasura Ganadhyaksha  Devasura Ganagrani: | Devadhidevo Devarishi Devasura Varapradha: ||

Devasureshvaro  Vishnur  Devasura Maheshvara: | Sarvadevamayo Achinthyo Devathathma  Swayambhava: ||

Udhgathas Thrikramo Vaidhyo Varadhoavaraja Ambara: | Ijyo Hasthi Thadha  Vyaghro Devasimho Maharshabha: ||

Vibudhagrya: Sura: Shreshta: Swarga Devas Thadhoththama: | Samyukthatha: Shobhano Vakthatha Ashanam Prabhavo Avyaya: ||

Guru:  Kantho Nija: Sarga: Pavithra: Sarvavahana: | Shringi  Shringapriyo Babhru Rajarajo Niramaya: ||

Abirama: Susharano Nirama: Sarvasadhana: | Laladaksho Vishvadheho Harino Bhramavarchasa: ||

Sthavaranam Pathishchaiva Niyathendhriya Varththana: | Sidhartha: Sarva  Bhoothardho Achinthya: Sathya: Shuchi Vratha: ||

Vrathadhipa: Parambhrama Mukthanam Paramamgathi: | Vimuktho  Mukthakeshashcha  Sriman Srivardhano Jagath ||

|| Phalashruthi: ||

Yadha Pradhanam  Bhagavan Ithi  Bhakthya  Sthutho Maya | Bhakthim Yevam  Puraskrithya  Maya Yakshapathir  Vibhu: ||

Thatho  Anujjam Prapyaivam  Sthutho  Bhakthimatham  Gathi: | Thasmath  Labdhva Sthavam Shambhor Nripas Thrailokhya Vishrutha: ||

Ashvamedha  Sahasrasya Phalam  Prapya  Mahayasha: | Ganadhipathyam Sambrapthas  Thandinas  Thejasa Prabho: ||

Ya: Padeth Shrunuyadh Vapi Shravayedh Bhramanan Api | Ashvamedha Sahasrasya  Phalam  Prapnothi Vai Dhvija: ||

Bhramaghnashcha  Surapashcha Stheyi Cha Guru  Thalpaga: | Sharanagatha Ghathi  Cha Mithra  Vishvasa Ghathaka: ||

Mathriha Pithriha  Chaiva Veeraha  Bhroonaha  Thadha | Samvathsaram  Kramaj Japthva  Thrisandhyam Shankarashrame ||

Devam Ishtva  Thrisandhyam  Cha Sarvapapai: Pramuchyuathe ||

|| Ithi Sri Linga Mahapurane Poorvabhage Sri Rudra  Sahasranama  Sthothram Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam - Lyrics and meanings 101 – 110

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra who imparts refined knowledge and wisdom, he is munificent, he is  gateway to heaven, he is wielded in great bow, he dwells in the highest mountain peaks, he represents final emancipation, he has various incarnations, he is Gandhamali who decorated in fresh alluring fragrant flower garlands, he is eternal, he is all pervading, he hold Kapala/skull in hand, he is youthful who follows strict austerities and chastity, he has profound knowledge in Yanthra and Thanthra philosophies, he is the safest haven to the people who are surrendered to him, he is embodied as Universe, he is gentle, he has various appearances as Munda/clean shaven, Viroopa/deformed/disfigured, Vikritha/awful/unique/unnatural, he carries stick/Dhandi, he carries alm vessel/Kundi, he has the capabilities to assume any forms at his own will/Vikurvana, he symbolizes treasure/wealth, he is distinguished, he is wielded in Vajrayudha, he has great effulgence, he is  supreme Lord who has thousands of feet and  heads, he is Devendhra, he symbolizes all deities, he is great preceptor, he has thousands of  powerful hands, he has flawless limbs, he is the safest haven, he is embodied as fourteen worlds, he is pure, he represents three sweet substances and sacred hymns, he has miniscule form, he is Krishnapingala who carries skull, he crushed the pride of Bhrama, he is wielded in hundreds of Pasha, he represents various art forms, he causes deluge at the end of Yuga, he represents unit of time, auspicious hours, day and night, and seconds, he is embodied as Universe, Beeja/seed, and Linga, he is primeval, he is formless too, he is visible as well as invisible, he represents Pitha, Matha and Pithamaha, he is gateway to heaven, he is gateway to liberty from repeated births, he is gateway to era/progeny/people, he has three eyes, he is the source of liberation/renunciation, he dwells as soul in living beings, he represents Bhramaloka, he is paramount who is the provider of liberation, he is the source for Deva and Asura, he is worshiped by Deva and Asura, he is the preceptor of Deva and Asura, he is prostrated by Deva and Asura, he is supreme Lord of Deva and Asura, he is highly depended by Deva, Asuras and Ganas.

Nivedhana: Sudhajatha: Swargadhvaro  Mahadhanu: | Giravaso Visargashcha  Sarva Lakshana Lakshavith ||

Gandhamali Cha Bhagavan  Anantha: Sarvalakshana: | Santhano Bahulo Bahu: Sakala: Sarvapavana: ||

Karasthali Kapali Cha  Oordhva Samhanano Yuva | Yanthra Thanthra  Suvikhyatho Loka:  Sarvashrayo  Mridhu: ||

Mundo Viroopo Vikritho Dhandi Kundi Vikurvana: | Varyaksha: Kakubo Vajri  Dheeptha Theja : Sahasrapath ||

Sahasramoordha  Devendhra: Sarvadevamayo Guru: | Sahasrabahu:  Sarvanga: Sharanya :  Sarvalokakrith ||

Pavithram  Thrimadhur  Manthra: Kanishta: Krishnapingala: | Bhrama Dhanda  Vinirmatha  Shathaghna: Shathapashadhrik ||

Kala Kashta  Lavo Mathra Muhurthoaha: Kshapa  Kshana: | Vishvakshethrapradho  Beejam Lingam Adhyas  Thu Nirmukha: ||

Sadhasadh Vyaktham Avyaktham Pitha Matha  Pithamaha: | Swargadhvaram  Mokshadhvaram  Prajadhvaram Thrivishtapa: ||

Nirvanam Hridhayashchaiva  Bhramaloka: Paragathi: | Devasura Vinirmatha  Devasura Parayana: ||

Devasuragurur Devo  Devasuranamaskritha: | Devasura Mahamathro  Devasura Ganashraya: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam - Lyrics and meanings 91 – 100

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra whose lotus feet are the safest haven and it provides liberation from repeated births, he is the purifier of souls, he symbolizes prosperity, he is surrounded and  worshiped by Ganas, he is eternal, he is promising , he is superior among the Devasura and he is the Lord of Devasura, he represents spirits, he is wise, he is Sudeva/supreme Lord, he is highly celebrated, he is unwearied, he is Hara with attractive physical features, he has beautiful form, he explores through the whole Universe, he is excellent, he has colossal body/Mahavapu and head, he has great objective and he has great symbol, he is imperishable, he is powerful who takes immense pleasure in various amusements like music and  riding chariot etc.  He represents sacred rivers, he  is Mahayasha who is glorious and most celebrated, he symbolizes precious gem, his limbs are marvelous like precious gem, he represents mighty ocean and he dwells in it, he is Thaponidhi who symbolizes supreme asceticism and severe penances, he is cause of the Universe and its living beings , he is illustrious, he symbolizes nectar of immortality, he remains visible  as well as invisible too, he represents ascending and descending orders, he follows strict disciplines, he immerses in severe penances, he has great neckline, he is Mahayogi who is immersed in strict Yogic practices, he represents Yuga, he is the cause of Yuga, he represents Hari, he symbolizes Yuga, he has great stature, he is the bearer of the Universe, he is impenetrable, he symbolizes highest mountain peaks, he is impartial and ensure prevalence of justice, he causes deluge at the end of Yuga, he represents scholars, intellectuals and mountains, he is decked in various rosary beads as garlands, he is adorned in great garlands, he is Shipivishta/shaven head, he has attractive forms too, he is omnipresent, he is graceful, he represents  emotion, fire, and joy, he represents vigorous celestial bull /Rishaba Vrishaba, his matted hair locks are decorated with crescent moon, he has the luster of moon, he causes deluge at the end of Yuga, he has mesmerizing features, he is valorous and wielded in various weapons.

Tharanashcharano Dhatha  Paridha Paripoojitha: | Samyogi  Vardhano Vridhdho Ganikodha Ganadhipa: ||

Nithyo Dhatha  Sahayashcha  Devasurapathi: Pathi: | Yukthashcha  Yukthabahushcha  Sudevopi Suparvana: ||

Ahadashcha  Sushadashcha Skandhadho Haritho Hara: | Vapur  Avarthamanonyo Vapu: Shreshto  Mahavapu: ||

Shiro Vimarshana: Sarvalakshya Lakshana  Bhooshitha: | Akshayo Radhageethashcha  Sarvabhogi  Mahabala: ||

Samnayoadha Mahamnayas Theerthadevo Mahashaya: | Nirjeevo  Jeevano Manthra: Subago  Bahukarkasha: ||

Rathnabhoothodha  Rathnango Maharnnava  Nipathavith | Moolam Vishalo Hyamritham  Vyaktha Avyakth Thaponidhi: ||

Arohano Adhirohashcha  Sheeladhari  Mahathapa: | Mahakando  Mahayogi  Yugo  Yugakaro  Hari: ||

Yugaroopo Maharoopo Vahano Gahano Naga: | Nyayo Nirvapanoapadha: Panditho Hyachalopama: ||

Bahumalo Mahamala: Shipivishta: Sulochana: | Vistharo  Lavana: Koopa: Kusumanga: Phalodhaya: ||

Rishabho Vrishabho Bhango  Manibimba Jadadhara: | Indhur  Visarga: Sumuga: Shoora: Sarvayudha:  Saha: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam - Lyrics and meanings 81 – 90

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra who has Mount Kailash as supreme abode, he dwells in caves and in the highest peaks of Mount Himalaya, he represents illustrious clan and he is the cause for the birth in illustrious clan, he has various incarnations, he is the source of virtuous progeny, he dwells as Prana in living beings, he is the cause for worldly bondage, he represents sacred trees, musical instruments, and mountains, he represents Hrasvagreevah and Mahajanu/attendants of Lord Shiva, he has quivering nature, he is Mahaushadhi/great medicine for all kinds of illnesses, he strictly follows doctrines and principles, he established the doctrines and principles, he symbolizes Chandhas and Vyakarana/meter and grammar, he has the sound of lion/Simhanadha, he has sharp teeth like lion/Simhadhamshtra, he has the gait and stature of lion/Simhasya, he has lion as celestial vehicle/Simhavahana, he causes great impact, he represents Era, Time,  and ladle used for fire sacrifices, he is supreme Lord, he has various manifestations, he represents Saranga/poet/raga/meter, he has Bhoothagana as carriage, he is Kethumali, he is easily obtainable, he dwells in the places of Boothaganas, he is the Lord of Bhoothaganas, he represents Ahorathra/day and night, he represents prowess and purity, he is Vasu, he is Sarvabhoothathman, he is firm, he is wise, he is dispassionate, he is wise, he causes delusion, he is fruitful/efficacious, accurate and contented,  he can be voracious, he dwells as prana in living beings, he represents self-command, courage and intellect, he have three eyes, he symbolizes virtues/fortune, he is the commander in battle field, he represents Gopala and Lord of cows, he represents sacred land of Vraja, he is  Hara who is attired in skin of cow, he represents Hiranyabahu/golden armed, he dwells in caves, he symbolizes staunch devotion/Mahamana,  desire/Mahakama, and intelligence, he has perfect control over senses, he represents one of the seven notes of music/Gandhara, ascetic, pleasant and agreeable, he is promising to people who are afflicted with mental and physical pain, and people who are engaged in good deeds, he is supreme spirit, he is surrounded by spirits, he is worshiped by celestial Apsaras and Ganas, he is Mahakethu who has great banner that carries symbol of celestial bull, he is the protector of Earth, he is embodied as Earth, he represents manifold of virtues, he is the source of sounds, he is not perceivable through senses, he is omnipresent, he symbolizes joy and spreads intense happiness.

Kailasastho Guhavasi  Himavadh  Girisamshraya: | Kulahari  Kulakartha  Bahuviththo  Bahupraja: ||

Pranesho Bandhaki Vriksho Nakulashchadhrikas Thadha | Hrsvagreevho Mahajanur  Alolashch Mahaushadhi: ||

Siddhanthakari  Sidhdharthash Chandho Vyakaranodhbhava: | Simhanadha: Simhadhashtra: Simhasya : Simhavahana: ||

Prabhavathma Jagathkala : Kala: Kambee Tharus Thanu: | Sarango  Bhootha Chankranga: Kethumali Suvedhaka: ||

Bhoothalayo Bhoothapathir  Ahorathro  Maloamala: | Vasubhrith Sarvabhoothathma  Nishchala: Suvidhur  Budha: ||

Asuhrith Sarvabhoothanam  Nishchalas Chalavidh Budha: | Amogha: Samyamo Hrishto  Bhojana: Pranadharana: ||

Dhrithiman Mathimas Thryaksha: Sukrithasthu Yudhampathi: | Gopalo Gopathir  Gramo Go Charma  Vasano Hara: ||

Hiranyabahushcha  Thadha Guhavasa: Praveshana: | Mahamana  Mahakamo Chiththakamo Jithendhriya: ||

Gandharashcha  Surapashcha  Thapakarmaratho Hitha: | Mahabhootho Bhoothvritho Hyapsarogana Sevitha: ||

Mahakethur  Dhara Dhatha  Naikathanaratha: Svara: | Avedhaneeya  Avedhya: Sarvagashcha  Sugavaha: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam - Lyrics and meanings 71 – 80

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra who carries Thumbaveena/string instrument, he is wrathful, and he follows strict austerities/chastity, he abides in the water, he has fierce form, he causes birth in illustrious lineage, he represents illustrious clan, he is virtuous/irreproachable, he has beautiful appearance with attractive limbs, he is great illusionist,  he is greatest companion, he represents wind and he is powerful, he represents worldly bondage and fasten the living beings with the same, he eradicates the worldly bondages of the worshiper, he is the annihilator of demons, he is Kamari who caused death of Kamadheva, he has fierce teeth, he is wielded in vicious weapons, he has tall stature, he has long tongue and long arms, he is the provider of abundance of boons to worshiper, he is Shankara who symbolizes auspiciousness, he is Amaresha/immortal,  he is Mahaghora, he is Vishvadeva/Lord of Universe, he is the destroyer of enemies of Sura, he represents  Ahirbudhnya, Niruthi, Chekithana and Hali, he represents Ajaika, Kapali, Kumara, and Mahagiri/highest of the Mountain peak, he represents Dhanvanthari, Dhoomakethu, Surya, Vaishravanas, he is Dhatha who is purifier of souls, he represents Vishnu, Shakra, Mithra, Thvashta/creator/sun, Dhara/sustainer of Earth, Dhruva/pole star, he symbolizes Prabhasa/splendor/beauty, Mountain, Vayu, Aryama, Savitha,  and Ravi, he symbolizes self-command,  he is Vidhatha/supreme Lord and Mandhatha, he dwells as soul in living beings, he represents flavour lessness, sacred ponds, and dreadful/formidable, he is the source of actions, he is the  storehouse of virtues, he is the source of sacred verses, he carries the Universe and its living beings on his stomach, his face has the luster of moon, he is unblemished, he causes deluge at the end of Yuga, he is powerful and serene as well, he symbolizes sacred scriptures, he symbolizes pieties, he symbolizes Mahaushadha/greatest cure for the people who are engaged in wicked deeds and merciless nature, he dwells as Prana in living beings and he is the Lord of living beings, he is safest haven to all, he is all pervading, he is Lord of Lords, he spreads happiness, he remains real and unreal/true and false/good and evil/visible as well invisible, he symbolizes treasure house of  precious gems.

Thumba Veeno Mahakopa  Oordhvaretha  Jaleshaya: | Ugro Vamshakaro Vamsho Vamshavadhi Hyanindhitha: ||

Sarvangaroopi Mayavi  Suhridho Hyanilo  Bala: | Bandhano Bandhakartha Cha Subandhana  Vimochana: ||

Rakshasaghnodha Kamarir Mahadhamshtro Mahayudha: | Lambitho  Lambithoshtashcha  Lamhastho Varapradha: ||

Bahus Thvanindhitha: Sarva:  Shankaroadhapyakopana: | Amaresho Mahaghoro  Vishvadeva: Surariha: ||

Ahirbudhnyo  Niryatheeshacha Chekithano Hali Thadha | Ajaika  Chapashcha Kapali Sham  Kumaro  Mahagiri: ||

Dhanvantharir Dhoomakethu: Suryo  Vaishravansthadha | Dhatha Vishnushcha  Shakrashcha  Mithras Thvashta  Dharo Dhruva: ||

Prabhasa: Parvatho Vayur  Aryama  Savitha Ravi: | Dhrithishchaiva  Vidhatha  Cha Mandhatha  Bhoothabhavana: ||

Neeras Theerthashcha  Bheemashcha  Sarvakarma  Gunodhvaha: | Padhyagarbho Mahagarbhash Chandhravakthro Nabhoanagha: ||

Balavamsha Chopashanthashcha Purana: Punyakrith Thama: | Kroorakartha  Kroooravasi  Thanur  Athma  Mahaushadha: ||

Sarvashaya : Sarvachari  Pranesha: Praninampathi: | Devadeva: Sukhoseektha: Sadhasath Sarvarathnavith ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam - Lyrics and meanings 61 – 70

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra who is serene, he causes deluge at the end of Yuga and devour the whole Universe and its living beings, he is supreme consciousness,  he is deserved to be eulogized , he is primeval, he is Mahamuni/great ascetic, he represents lightning and wind, he dwells in the highest peak of Mount Meru, he represents the mighty army of deities, he is the essence of Veda and various parts of the limbs of Veda / Vedanga, he symbolize absolute purpose and purity, he is charismatic, he represents offerings in fire sacrifices, he is favourable to his worshiper, he is omnipresent, he has the luster of precious yellow metal, he is seated on the lotus flower, he is supreme Lord, he augments happiness in worshiper, he represents fortress, sacred rivers, architect and uprightness, he symbolizes all scriptures and sacred texts, wealth, Yajja and ingredients for the performance of fire sacrifices, he represents Mountain, blue, intelligence, era, alligator/giant aquatic animals, he is worshiped by Lord of death, he is accompanied by Ganas, he enthusiastically travel around with the Boothaganas, he reclines on sacred ashes, he represents sacred ashes, he is surrounded by the Ganas who are smeared in holy ashes, he represents Agama/philosophies, he causes deluge at the end of Yuga, he is Mahathma/noble who is venerated by all, he is pure, he is personified as beautiful young maiden of cowherd, he is unblemished, he is worshiped by Bhoothaganas, he established Ashrama Dharma such as Bhramacharya, Grihastha, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa, he is Vishvakarma who is the source of Universe and its living beings, he is Virat/splendid commander of Universe, he is eminent/powerful, his lips are red in color, he represents lotus/aquatic, he is steadfast, he is Kapila who has reddish brown colored matted hair locks, he represents Kalasha/water pot carried by the ascetics, he has massive form, he is wielded in vicious weapons, and he is covered in hairs, he represents celestial Gandharvas, he is flawless/boundless/inexhaustible, he represents King of serpent, he plays melodious music on Veena/string instrument, he is wielded in fierce weapon Parashu, he is divine, he symbolize wealth and fortune, he remains dearest companion to his passionate devotees.

Aspathna: Grasadhashcha  Prathyayo Geethasadhaka: | Prasvedhano Asvedhanashcha  Adikashcha Mahamuni: ||

Vrishakaro  Vrishakethushcha Analo Vayuvahana: | Mandali Meruvasashcha  Devavahana  Yeva Cha ||

Adharvasheersha: Samasya  Rig  Shasro Jithekshana: | Yaju: Padhabhujo Guhya: Prakashaujjas Thadhaivacha ||

Amogha Ardha Prasadhashcha  Anthar  Bhavya: Sudharshana: | Upahara: Priya: Sarva: Kanaka: Kanchanasthitha: ||

Nabhir  Nandhikaro Harmya: Pushkara: Sthapathi: Sthitha: | Sarvashasthro Dhanash Chadhyo Yajjo Yajva Samahitha: ||

Nago Neela: Kavi: Kalo Makara: Kalapoojitha: | Sagano Ganakarashcha  Bhoothabhavana  Saradhi: ||

Bhasmashayi Bhasmagoptha  Bhasma Bhootha Thanur Gana: | Agamashcha  Vilopashcha  Mahathma  Sarvapoojitha: ||

Shukla: Sthriroopasambanna: Shuchir  Bhootha Nishvitha: | Ashramastha: Kapothastho Vishvakarma Pathir Virad ||

Vishalashakha Sthamroshta  Hyambujala: Sunishchitha: | Kapila: Kalasha: Sthoola  Ayudhashchaiva  Romasha: ||

Gandharvo Hyadhithis Tharkshyo Hyavijjeya: Susharadha: | Parshvayudho Devo Hyardhakari Subandhava: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam - Lyrics and meanings 51 – 60

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra who is the source of functions of  the Universe, he is Pashupathi/protector of animals, he is the source of accomplishment of greatest tasks, he is Adhokshaja, he represents terminology,  he is absolute Bhramam, he is powerful, he is eternal, he dwells in the minds of weak, pure and righteous people who worships him and he  guides his passionate devotees, he has pleasing disposition, he represents prowess, imprudence, and courage, he  accepts oblation from fire sacrifices, he is Indhrajith who conquered Lord Indhra, he symbolizes Veda and Suthra and he has profound knowledge in it, he is the cause of deluge at the end of Yuga, he dwells in thick and heavy clouds, he is Mahaghora/formidable, he lures the heart of his devotees, he represents Agnijvala/flame, Mahajvala/colossal fire, and smoke, he represents Ravi/Surya, he symbolizes intellect and  auspiciousness, he is eternal, he is Varchasvi/vigorous, he has smoky eyes, he has dark complexion, he has lustrous form of human, he symbolizes welfare and fortune, he always works for the welfare of Universe and its people, he symbolizes opulence and  he is provider of wealth, he has miniscule form too, he has great limbs, he is Mahagarbha who carries the Universe and its living beings in his stomach, he has great splendor, he has Mahapadha/great feet, Mahahastha/great hands, Mahakaya/great stature, he is Mahashaya who has noble disposition, he has Mahamoordha/great forehead, he represents Mahamathra/great unit of time,  he is Mahamithra/great companion, he dwells in the highest mountain peak as his abode/  Nagalaya, he has Mahaskandha/great physique, Mahakarna/great ears, Mahoshta/great lips, Mahahanu/great jawline, Mahanasa/great nose, Mahakanda/great throat,  and Mahagreevah/great neck line, he merrily dwells in the funeral grounds, he has great prowess/Mahabala and he has great brilliance/ Mahatheja, he dwells as Athman in living beings, he represents the place where animals lives/woods/zoo etc,, he has long lips, he follows strict disciplines, he is Mahamaya/great illusionist, he is Payonidhi/greatest fortune, he has great line of teeth/Mahadhantho, he has great large tooth/Mahadhamshtra, great tongue/Mahajihva, and great face/Mahamukha, he has great nails /Mahanakha, great hairs/Maharoma, Mahakosha/great sheath, and great matted hair locks/Mahajada.

Lokakartha Pashupathir Mahakartha  Hyadhokshaja: | Aksharam Paramam Bhrama Balavanjcchukra Yeva Cha ||

Nithyo Hyneesha:  Shuddhathma Shuddhano Mano Gathir Havi: | Prasadhasthu Balo Dharpo Dharpano Havya Indhrajith ||

Vedakara: Soothrakaro Vidhvamshacha  Paramardhana: | Mahameghanivasi Cha  Mahaghoro Vasheekara: ||

Agnijvalo Mahajvala: Paridhoomravritho Ravi: | Dhishana: Shankaro  Nithyo  Varchasvi  Dhoomralochana: ||

Neelasthadhanga Lupthashcha  Shobhano Naravigraha: | Swasthi Swasthisvabhavashcha  Bhogi  Bhogakaro Laghu: ||

Uthsangashcha Mahangashcha  Mahagarbha: Prathapavan | Krishnavarnna : Suvarnnashcha  Indhriya: Sarvavarnnika: ||

Mahapadho Mahahastho Mahakayo Mahashaya: | Mahamoordha  Mahamathro Mahamithro Nagalaya: ||

Mahaskandho Mahakarnno Mahoshtashcha Mahahanu: | Mahanaso Mahakando Mahagreevah: Shmashanavan ||

Mahabalo Mahatheja Hyantharathma  Mrigalaya: | Lambithoshtashcha  Nishtashcha  Mahamaya: Payonidhi: ||

Mahadhantho Mahadhamshtro Mahajihvo Mahamukha: | Mahanakho Maharoma  Mahakesho Mahajada: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam - Lyrics and meanings 41 – 50

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra who is supreme ascetic, he resides in the world of ascetics, he symbolizes fortune, he has various incarnations, he has profound knowledge in all fields,  he symbolizes fortnight and night, he has supreme radiance, he represents breeze, he is selfcontrolled/self restraint, he torment the wicked people, he represents Vasudeva,  all deities, Vamadeva and Vamana, he symbolizes Siddha and Yoga, he is the provider of Sarvartha/fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, he is permanent, he has various incarnations, he is gentle and imperishable, he represents mighty army of warriors, he represents various branches of knowledge and Veda/Vedanga, he represent sixty divisions, he is Gavampathi/Lord of mendicant/bull/snakes, he is wielded in Chakra on his hand, he is the cause for deluge at the end of Yuga, he represents Rithu/seasons, he has great brilliance, he represents beautiful rhythm, he represents nectar, he is foremost among the deities, he represents ascetism, he is Vajasana, he is worshiped by people who strictly follows Ashramadharma, he represent Bhramacharin who are in pursuit of knowledge about absolute Bhramam and follows strict austerities, he explores through the whole worlds and whole of the Universe, he symbolizes Eshana, Eshvara, Kala/time/Lord of death, Nishachari who explore in the dark hours of night and he has innumerable forms, he is the cause of the Universe and its living beings, he is Hara who is the destroyer of grief and sins, he symbolizes delight and he is the source of happiness, he is embodied as Nandheeshvara, he is the provider of welfare and happiness, he eradicates venom, he is the destroyer of Bagasura, he is the controller of Universe and its living beings, he represents Kala/time and Pithamaha of the world, he has four faces, he is embodied as Mahalinga/mighty and Charulinga/splendid, he is Lingadhyaksha, Suradhyaksha/commander of Suras, Kaladhyaksha/commander of Time, Yugavaha/who is embodied as Chathuryuga/Kritha Yuga, Thretha Yuga, Dwapara Yuga and Kali Yuga, he is Beejadhyaksha/source of living beings in the Universe, he is the cause of  seed/Beejakartha, he is supreme spirit who is powerful and followed by deities and Sages, he is embodied as Ithihasa/legend and Kalpa, he punishes the wicked, he is Jagadheeshvara, he is dreadful/vigorous, he is the purifier of souls, he represents illustrious lineage and ancestors, he represents Kali era.

Munir Athma  Munirloka: Sabhagyashcha  Sahasrabhuk | Pakshi Cha  Paksharoopashcha  Athidheeptho Nishakara: ||

Sameero Dhamanakaro Hyardho Hyardhakaro Vasha: | Vasudevashcha  Devashcha  Vamadevashcha  Vamana: ||

Siddhayogapahari Cha Siddha:  Sarvarthasadhaka: | Akshunna: Kshunnaroopashcha  Vrishano Mridhur Avyaya: ||

Mahaseno Vishakhashcha  Shashtibhago Gavampathi: | Chakrahasthasthu Vishtambhi Moolasthambana  Yeva Cha ||

Rithu Rithukarasthalo Madhur  Madhukaro Vara: | Vanaspathyo Vajasano Nithyamashrama Poojitha:||

Bhramachari Lokachari  Sarvachari Sucharavith | Eshana  Ishvara: Kalo Nishachari  Hyanekadhrik ||

Nimiththastho Nimiththam  Cha Nandhir  Nandhikaro Hara: | Nandheeshvara: Sunandhi Cha Nandhano Vishamardhana: ||

Bhagahari Niyantha  Cha Kalo Lokapithamaha: | Chathurmukho Mahalingash Charulingasthadhaiva Cha ||

Lingadhyaksha: Suradhyaksha: Kaladhyaksho Yugavaha: | Beejadhyaksho Beejakartha Adhyathma Anugatho Bala: ||

Ithihasashcha Kalpashcha Dhamano Jagadheeshvara: | Dhambho Dhambhakaro Dhatha Vamsho Vamshakara Kali: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam - Lyrics and meanings 31 – 40

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra who represents knowledge of astronomy and astrology, he is embodied as Siddhi/supernatural powers and wisdom, he is wielded in Gadga, Shakha, Jada, Jvala, Gachara and planets, he explores through the celestial abode, he is Vainavi who carries flute, he is deserved to be worshiped, he is Kala/Time/Lord of death, he is Kalakanda, he represents intoxicated nectar, he ornamented stars, he represents sentiments, fortune, wealth, power, etc.. he has face in all directions, he is the provider of liberation from repeated births to people who are surrendered to him, he is wielded in precious yellow metal shield, he represents girdle, he explores through the water, he is deserved to be eulogized, he is skillful in playing Veena/string instrument, he is Panavi who carries  drum, cymbals, musical instrument, he is supreme Lord who is the origin of sounds, he is all pervading and controls the Universe and its living beings, he has assumed the form of Vyala/vicious animal/lion, he resides in the sacred bale, he dwells in caves, he represents waves/powerful water currents, he symbolizes dense woods, he eradicates sins and  worldly bond of worshiper, he is closest associates of Surendhras/deities, he is wielded in powerful weapons, he is the annihilator of enemies, he represents dearest companion to people who makes long journeys, he is the sower of seed/origin of Universe and its living beings, he is worshiped by wretched and virtuous people, he is valorous, he symbolizes Yajja and oblations of fire sacrifices, he distributes the offering made to the fire sacrifices, he is omnipresent, he explores all over the Universe, he personified as Durvasa and Vasava/son of Vasu/Indra, he is decked in white flower garlands, he is lustrous like precious yellow metal, he symbolizes  Yajja, he is embodied as Universe and its living beings, he is flawless on Earth, he is embodied as sky, he has no specific forms, he is assumed the form of  Vivasa/mendicant, Uraga/serpent and prose, he represents Bikshu/mendicant, he has the form of mendicant, he has  dreadful and most attractive appearances too, he represents virility, he is Suvarchasvi/full of life and vigor, he has the speed of light, and he is powerful, he has the speed of mind, he explores during the dark hours in the night, he works for the welfare of Universe, he is omnipresent, he dwells in the three Vedas/Thrayi, he is the supreme preceptor , he is the protector of the Universe.

Jyothishamayanam Siddhi: Sandhir  Vigraha  Yeva Cha | Gadgi  Shankhi Jadi  Jvali Gacharo Dhyucharo Bali ||

Vainavi Painavi Kala: Kalakanda: Kadagada: | Nakshathra Vigraho Bhavo  Vibhava: Sarvathomukha: ||

Vimochanasthu Sharano Hiranya Kavachodhbhava: | Meghalakrithi Roopashcha Jalachara: Sthuthasthadha ||

Veeni Cha Panavi Thali Nali Kalikadusthadha | Sarvathoorya  Ninadhi Cha  Sarva  Vyapya Parigraha: ||

Vyalaroopi Bilavasi Guhavasi Tharangavith | Vriksha: Srimalakarma  Cha Sarvabandha Vimochana: ||

Bandhanasthu Surendhranam Yudhi  Shathruvinashana: | Sakha  Pravaso  Dhurvapa: Sarvasadhu Nishevitha: ||

Praskandhopya Vibhavashcha Thulyo Yajja Vibhagavith | Sarvavasa: Sarvachari  Dhurvasa  Vasavo  Matha: ||

Haimo Hemakaro  Yajja: Sarvadhari Dharoththama: | Akasho Nirviroopashcha  Vivasa  Uraga:  Gaga: ||

Bhikshushcha  Bhikshuroopi Cha Raudhraroopa: Suroopavan | Vasuretha: Suvarchasvi Vasuvega  Mahabala: ||

Manovego Nishachara: Sarvaloka Shubhapradha: | Sarvavasi Thrayivasi Upadheshakaro Dhana: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra Sahasranama Sthothram – Linga Puranam - Lyrics and meanings 21 – 30

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Rudra who represents day and night, he is wrathful, he is splendid, he represents elephants and demons, Kala/Time/Lord of death, he is the purifier of Universe, he is  treasure house of virtues, he took the form of lion and tiger, he is attired in the skin of elephant soaked in blood, he is Kalayogi, he has boisterous voice, he is Sarvavasa who has dwelling places all over the Universe, he symbolizes sacred syllables, he is Nishachara who explores during the dark hours of night, he is Prethachari/who moves along with the spirit, he is omniscient, he is Maheshvara, he dwells as soul in living beings, he symbolizes wealth, he is the essence of Universe and its living beings, he is Amritheshvara who is immortal, he is immensely fond of performance of cosmic dance, he is always immersed in the performance of cosmic dance, he represents cosmic dance, he is capable to accomplish any impossible tasks, he is wielded in powerful bow and arrow, he has numerous powerful arms, he is dreadful, he undertakes severe penances, he is wielded in great bow and arrows, Pasha, he is eternal, he explores through the mountain peaks, he have thousands of powerful arms, he symbolizes victory, he represents trade, he is virtuous, he can be intolerant/unforgiving, he has great endurance level, he represents Yajja/fire sacrifices, he is the destroyer of excessive lust, he inflicted grief on Dhaksha, he is humble attendant of devotees, he has pleasing disposition, he is the source of Universe and its living beings, he eradicates sharpness, he is powerful, he represents supreme wisdom/ascetic, and prosperity and he has innumerable attributes, he represents magnificent sounds, he is Yogathma who symbolizes Yoga and undertakes strict yogic practices, he is the destroyer of Yaksha and Kamadeva, he represents great wrath, he is majestic, he rides on the majestic and powerful bull, he represents trees that grow downwards, he is Vishvakarma/source of Universe and he absorb the Universe at the end of Yuga/Vishvabhuk, he adopt forcible, most willing means of help, he is embodied as Karma/actions and Kala/Time, he is beloved of Lord Vishnu, he represents Yajja, ocean, and face of mare, he symbolizes fire/Huthashana, he is serene/composed/tranquil, he is endowed with great vigor and effulgence, he symbolizes victory and he has won over the Kala/Time/death.

Ahorathram Cha  Naktham Cha  Thigmamanyu: Suvarchasa: | Gajaha Dhaithyaha  Kalo Lokadhatha  Gunakara: ||

Simha Shardhoolaroopanam Ardhra Charmambaradhara: | Kalayogi Mahanadha: Sarvavasa Chathushpadha: ||

Nishachara : Prethachari Sarvadharshi Maheshvara: | Bahubhootho Bahudhana:  Sarvasaro Amritheshvara: ||

Nriththapriya: Nithyanrithyo Narthana: Sarvasadhaka: | Sakarmukho Mahabahu Mahaghoro Mahathapa: ||

Mahasharo Mahapasho Nithyo Giricharo Yatha: | Sahasrahastho Vijayo Vyavasayo Hyanindhitha: ||

Amarshano Marshanathma Yajjaha Kamanashana: | Dhakshaha  Parichari Cha  Prahaso Madhyamasthadha ||

Thejopahari Balavan Vidhitho Abhyudhitho Bahu: | Gambeeraghosho Yogathma  Yakshaha  Kamanashana: ||

Gambeerarosho Gambheero Gambeerabala Vahana: | Nygrodharoopo Nyagrodho Vishvakarma  Cha Vishvabuk ||

Theekshnopayashcha Haryashcha  Sahaya: Karmakalavith | Vishnu:  Prasadhitho Yajja: Samudhro Vadavamukha: ||

Huthashana Sahayashcha  Prashanthathma  Huthashana: | Ugratheja  Mahatheja  Jayo Vijayakalavith ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||