Sri Shivashtakam – Lyrics and meanings

||Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is the greater cause of all the causes, his eyes are reddish brown in color and it spreads intense radiance, he is decked in King of serpent as ornament, he is adorned in magnificent earrings,  he is the provider of abundance of boons to Bhrama, Indhra, and Lord Vishnu.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who eradicates miseries and distress in all the three worlds, he symbolizes wealth, he has pleasing disposition, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is decked in venomous serpents as ornaments all over the body, his eyes takes immense pleasure in the lotus like face of Shailendhraja who is the daughter of Mountain, he resides in the highest peaks of Kailasa, Mandhara, and Mahendhra mountains.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who has bluish throat resembles to blue lily, he is decked in gem decorated earrings that spreads intense luster, he is smeared in highly fragrant scents and sandalwood paste, he is smeared in sacred ashes and decked in garlands of lotus and Mallika flowers.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is worshiped by the deities in the three worlds, his long brownish matted hair locks decked in magnificent crown, he is personified as Bhairava who have fierce teeth and dreadful appearance, he is very attractive, he is attired in the skin of leopard.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who symbolizes Yoga, he is worshiped by Yogic practices, he destroyed the grand Yagna of Dhakshaprajapathi, he destroyed the demons of the cities of Thripura, he removed the upper head of Lord Bhrama that was bloated with immense pride.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is attired in the skin of leopard, he undertakes the function of creation of Universe and its living beings in each Yuga,  he is the protector of Universe and its living beings, he is accompanied by evil spirits and Siddhas, he is worshiped by Siddha, Uraga/serpents, Graha/planets and Ganendhras.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who has fair complexion resembles to the milk of cow, he is charismatic, he is beautifully smeared in the sacred ashes, he is the safest heaven to the forest dwellers, he is observed by the  half – closed eyes of Gauri.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is worshiped by Adithya, Soma, Varuna, Anila, Gopa, and worshipers of Gopa, he symbolizes Yajja/fire sacrifices, Agnihothris who performs fire sacrifices, and smokes of fire sacrifices, he is eulogized by illustrious Rishis and Sages who are proficient in Rig and Sama Veda.  Whoever reads or listens to the Shivashtakam in front of Lord Shiva, would attain the abode of Lord Shiva and resides in the association of Lord Shiva.

Thasmai Nama: Paramakaranakaranaya | Dheepthojjvala Jjvalitha Pingala Lochanaya | Nagendhrahara Kritha Kundalabhooshanaya | Bhramendhra Vishnu Varadhaya Nama: Shivaya||

Srimath Prasanna Shashi Pannagabhooshanaya | Shailendhraja Vadhana Chumbithalochanaya | Kailasa Mandhara Mahendhra Nikethanaya | Lokathrayarththi Haranaya  Nama: Shivaya ||

Padmavadhatha Manikundala Govrishaya | Krishna Agaru Prachura Chandhana Charcchithaya | Bhasmanushaktha Vikachothpala Mallikaya | Neelabja Kanda Sadhrushaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Lambath Sa Pingala Jata Makudothkataya | Dhamshtra Karala Vikatothkata Bhairavaya | Vyakhrajinambaradharaya Manoharaya | Thrailokhyanatha Namithaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Dhakshaprajapathi Mahamakha Nashanaya | Kshipram Mahathripura Dhanavaghathanaya | Bhramorjjithordhvagakaroti Nikrinthanaya | Yogaya Yoga Namithaya  Nama: Shivaya ||

Samsara Shrishti Ghatana Parivarthanaya | Raksha: Pishachagana Siddha Samakulaya | Siddhoraga Grahaganendhra Nishevithaya | Shardhoola Charmavasanaya  Nama: Shivaya ||

Bhasmangarangakritha Roopamanoharaya | Saumyavadhatha Vanamashrithamashrithaya | Gauri Kataksha Nayanardha Nireekshanaya | Goksheeradhara Dhavalaya  Nama: Shivaya ||

Adithya Soma Varuna Anila Sevithaya | Yajjagnihothravara Dhooma Nikethanaya | Rik Samaveda Munibhi: Sthuthisamyuthaya | Gopaya  Gopanamithaya  Nama: Shivaya ||

Shivashtakam Idham Punyam Ya: Padeth Shivasannidhau | Shivalokamavapnothi Shivena Sahamodhathe ||

 || Jai Sriman Narayana||

Sri Shivashtakam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Shambhu/benevolent, he  symbolizes auspiciousness,  he is Prabhu/most powerful, he dwells as Prana in living beings, he is the source of living beings, and he is the Lord of living beings, he is Vibhu/eternal, all pervading, munificent, he is Vishvanatha, he  is Jagannatha  who is Lord of the Universe, he is eternal bliss, he is the safest haven to worshiper, he is  Lord of Bhoothaganas, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Shambhu/benevolent, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is decked in garlands of corpse without head, his chest is adorned in venmous serpents, he is Mahakala who won over Kala/death, he is served by Ganas, he has attractive matted hairlocks decorated with the streams of sacred Ganga, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Shambhu/benevolent, he symbolizes auspiciousness, his attractive matted hair locks are decorated with the crescent moon, he is smeared sacred ashes all over the body, he is primordial, he is beyond description and  human intellect, he has won over greatest desires, he has  conquered Lord of Love, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Shambhu/benevolent, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is settled under the peepal tree, he has boisterous/alarming voice, he destroys severe sins of the worshiper, he has greatest effulgence, he is Gireesha who is Lord of mountains, he is Lord of Ganas/Ganesha, he is Lord of Lords/Suresha, he is supreme Lord of the Universe/Mahesha, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Shambhu/benevolent, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he has shared half of his body with the daughter of Gireendhra/Himavan, he dwells in the highest mountain peaks, his body is the resting place of king of serpents, he is Parambhramam, he is worshiped by Lord Bhrama and all the deities, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Shambhu/benevolent, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is wielded in Kapalam/skull, Thrishoolam/Trident,  his lotus feet are capable to fulfil all the desires of the worshiper who are surrendered to him, he provides immense strength and power to the deities, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Shambhu/benevolent, he symbolizes auspiciousness, his attractive physique has the luster of autmn moon, he is the source of delight of Ganas, he has three eyes, he is pure, he is greatest companion of Lord Kubera, he is the consort of Aparna/Goddess Sri Parvathi who undertakes severe penances without consuming even the leaves, he has greatest myths/splendor, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Shambhu/benevolent, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is Hara who destroys the sins of the worshiper, he is decked in venomous serpents as ornaments all over the body, he merrily dwells in the funeral grounds, he is Bhava who is the purifier of souls, he is the essence of Veda, he is devoid of passions or desires, he merrily explores through the funeral grounds, he burned the Lord of Love with his third eye.  Whoever reads or listens to this glorious verses descring the splendor of Shoolapani who is wielded in powerful trident, with intense devotion and faith during the hours of early dawn would be blessed with virtuous offspring, wealth and abundance of grains, greatest companions, and appropriate female companions as wedded wife, ultimately liberation from the repeated births.

Prabhum Prananatham Vibhum Vishvanatham Jagannathanatham Sadhanandhabhajam | Bhavadh Bhavyabhootheshvaram Bhoothanatham Shivam Shankaram Shambhumeeshana Meede ||

Gale Rundamalam Sthanau Sarppajalam Mahakalakalam Ganeshadhipalam | Jadajoodam Gangoththarangair Vishalam Shivam Shankaram Shambhumeeshana Meede ||

Mudhamakaram Mandanam Mandayantham Mahamandala Bhasmabhooshadharamtham | Anandhihyaparam Mahamohaharam Shivam Shankaram Shambhumeeshana Meede ||

Vatadhonivasam Hahattattahasam Mahapapanasham Sadhasuprakasham | Gireesham Ganesham Mahesham Suresham Shivam Shankaram Shambhumeeshana Meede ||

Gireendhrathmaja Samgraheethardhadheham Girausamsthitham Sarvadha Sannageham | Parambhrama Bhramadhibhir Vandhyamanam Shivam Shankaram Shambhumeeshana Meede ||

Kapalam Thrishoolam Karabhyam Dhadhanam Padhambhojanamraya Kamamdhadhanam | Balivardhamanam Suranam Pradhanam Sivam Shankaram Shambhumeeshana Meede ||

Sharathchandhragathram Gunanandhapathram Thrinethram Pavithram Dhaneshasya Mithram |Aparnnakalathram Charithram Vichithram Shivam Shankaram Shambhumeeshana Meede ||

Haram Sarpaharam Chithabhooviharam Bhavam Vedasaram Sadhanirvikaram | Shmashane Vadhantham Manojam Dhahantham Shivam Shankaram Shambhumeeshana Meede ||

Sthavam Ya: Prabhathe Nara: Shoolapane Padeth Sarvadha Bhakthibhavanuraktha: | Suputhram Dhanam Dhanyam Mithram Kalathram Vichithram Samasadhya Moksham Prayathi ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||