Shri Daridrya Dahana Shiva Stotram

Shri Daridrya Dahana Shiva Stotram (literally meaning "The Hymn to Lord Shiva that Burns Away Poverty") is a powerful 8-verse prayer composed by Maharshi Vashistha, the revered Brahmarshi and royal preceptor of the Ikshvaku dynasty.

In Sanatana Dharma, poverty (Daridrya) is defined not merely as a lack of material money, but as deficiency in health, wisdom, peace, courage, family harmony, and spiritual devotion.

This stotram praises Lord Shiva as the supreme liberator from all forms of poverty, debts, and suffering. Each verse concludes with the powerful refrain: "Daridrya-Duḥkha-Dahanāya Namaḥ Śivāya" ("Salutations to Lord Shiva who burns away all poverty and grief!").

According to scriptural tradition and verse 9 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Daridrya Dahana Shiva Stotram grants the following blessings:

• Eradication of Material and Spiritual Poverty: Destroys financial debts, losses, and lack of resources.
• Grant of Wealth and Prosperity (Dhana-Dhanya-Samriddhi): Bestows steady income, business success, and family stability.
• Relief from Diseases and Distress: Heals physical ailments and mental anxiety.
• Attainment of Shivaloka: Cleanses past sins and leads the soul to Lord Shiva's abode.