Shri Shivashtakam Stotram
Shri Shivashtakam Stotram composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Complete 8 verses praising Lord Shiva in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Shivashtakam Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Prabhuṃ Prāṇanāthaṃ Vibhuṃ Viśvanāthaṃ
Jagannātha-Nāthaṃ Cirādbhūta-Bhūṣam ।
Śivānanda-Māṇḍyaṃ Śivaṃ Prāṇanāthaṃ
Bhaje Pārvatīnātham-Īśaṃ Bhajāmi ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Jaṭā-Jūṭa-Bhāsaṃ Sphurad-Gāṅga-Vāriṃ
Mahānanda-Līlā-Sva-Bhūṣā-Vilepam ।
Giri-Nātha-Kanyā-Sudarśān-Nidānaṃ
Bhaje Pārvatīnātham-Īśaṃ Bhajāmi ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Maheśaṃ Sureśaṃ Surārāti-Nāśaṃ
Vibhuṃ Viśvanāthaṃ Vibhūtyaṅga-Bhūṣam ।
Virūpākṣam-Indvarka-Vahni-Tri-Netraṃ
Bhaje Pārvatīnātham-Īśaṃ Bhajāmi ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Girīśaṃ Gaṇeśaṃ Gale Nīlavarṇaṃ
Gavendrādhirūḍhaṃ Gaṇātītarūpam ।
Bhavaṃ Bhāsvataṃ Bhāsakaṃ Daityasaṅgha-
Bhaje Pārvatīnātham-Īśaṃ Bhajāmi ॥ 4 ॥
Verse 5
Rameshānam-Īśānam-Aṅgādhirūḍhā-
Priyam-Ambikā-Deham-Ardhāṅgabhūṣam ।
Munīndraiḥ Sadā Sevyamānaṃ Prasannaṃ
Bhaje Pārvatīnātham-Īśaṃ Bhajāmi ॥ 5 ॥
[ ... Complete 8 Slokas ... ]
Verse 8
Virūpākṣam-Ekaṃ Jagad-Vyāpakaṃ Taṃ
Svanāthaṃ Parānanda-Rūpaṃ Mahīśam ।
Śiraś-Candra-Gāṅgaṃ Śivaṃ Prāṇanāthaṃ
Bhaje Pārvatīnātham-Īśaṃ Bhajāmi ॥ 8 ॥
Phalashruti
Śivāṣṭakam-Idaṃ Puṇyaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhet Śiva-Saṃnidhau ।
Śivalokam-Avāpnoti Śivena Saha Modate ॥ 9 ॥
Meaning of Phalashruti
Whoever recites this holy Shivashtakam in the presence of Lord Shiva with devotion will attain the realm of Shiva (Shivaloka) and rejoice eternally with Shiva.
Concluding Prayer
Om Namah Shivaya!
Prabhum Prananatham Vibhum Vishvanatham Jagannatha Natham Ciradbhuta Bhusam |
Shivananda Mandyam Shivam Prananatham Bhaje Parvatinatham Isam Bhajami ||
O Lord of Parvati! Master of breath, ruler of the universe, embodiment of supreme bliss! We bow down to You forever.
Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు (FAQ)
ఈ స్తోత్ర పారాయణం, నియమాలు మరియు ఫలశృతి గురించిన సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు
Mondays, Pradosham, Shivaratri, and during daily morning/evening prayers.
About the Stotram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Shivashtakam Stotram |
| Primary Deity | Lord Shiva (Prabhu-Prananam) |
| Composer | Sri Adi Shankaracharya |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Shaiva / Advaita |
| Verse Count | 8 Core Verses + 1 Phalashruti Sloka |
Author & Composer
Sri Adi Shankaracharya composed this stotram expressing total surrender to Lord Shiva.
Spiritual Significance
Shivashtakam praises Shiva as Parvati's consort:
- Parvatinatham Isam Bhajami: Each verse ends affirming devotion to the Lord of Parvati (Parvatinatham).
- Master of Breath: Praises Shiva as Prananatha—the inner life-breath (Prana) within all living beings.
- Cosmic Form: Praises Shiva's three eyes (Sun, Moon, Fire) and matted locks holding Ganga.