Shri Ardhanarishwara Stotram
Shri Ardhanarishwara Stotram composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Complete 8 verses praising the half-female and half-male combined form of Shiva and Shakti in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Ardhanarishwara Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Champaka-Gaura-Vardha-Śarīrakai
Karpūra-Gaura-Vardha-Śarīrakāya ।
Dhammillakāyai Ca Jaṭādharāya
Namaḥ Śivāyai Ca Namaḥ Śivāya ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Kastūrikā-Cuṅkita-Candanāyai
Chitābhasma-Rāgāya Maheśvarāya ।
Mandāramālā-Kalanālakāyai
Kapālamālā-Kalanālakāya
Namaḥ Śivāyai Ca Namaḥ Śivāya ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Calat-Kvaṇat-Kaṅkaṇa-Nūpurāyai
Pāda-Padma-Kvaṇat-Kaṅkaṇa-Nūpurāya ।
Raktāmbarāyai Ca Digambarāya
Namaḥ Śivāyai Ca Namaḥ Śivāya ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Vikaca-Padma-Nayana-Dvayāyai Bhālākṣa-Pāvaka-Prabhavākṣakāya । Giri-Rāja-Kanyā-Manoharāyai Kālakāla-Karāla-Svarūpakāya Namaḥ Śivāyai Ca Namaḥ Śivāya ॥ 4 ॥
Shri Ardhanarishwara Stotram
Introduction
Shri Ardhanarishwara Stotram (literally meaning "Hymn to the Half-Female Lord") is an 8-verse devotional masterpiece composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
It praises the unique and mystical composite form of Ardhanarishwara, where the left half of the divine body is Goddess Parvati (Shakti) and the right half is Lord Shiva (Shiva). This form symbolizes the complete non-duality and interdependence of the feminine principle (Prakriti) and masculine principle (Purusha) in cosmic creation.
Each verse contrasts the attributes of Mother Parvati on the left with Lord Shiva on the right, ending with the glorious chorus: "Namaḥ Śivāyai Ca Namaḥ Śivāya" ("Salutations to Goddess Śivā and salutations to Lord Śiva!").
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 9 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Ardhanarishwara Stotram grants the following blessings:
- Attainment of Longevity and Prosperity (Ayur-Arogya Prada): Bestows health, long life, and all forms of wealth.
- Harmonization of Male and Female Energy: Balances inner feminine and masculine energies (Yin/Yang, Ida/Pingala).
- Marital Love and Family Peace: Grants deep understanding between spouses.
- Attainment of Shivaloka: Cleanses past sins and leads the soul to liberation ().
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Q1When should Ardhanarishwara Stotram be chanted?
Mondays, Shivaratri, Navaratri, and during daily morning/evening worship.