Shri Rudrashtakam Stotram
Shri Rudrashtakam Stotram composed by Goswami Tulsidas in Ramcharitmanas. Complete 8 verses praising Lord Shiva in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Rudrashtakam Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Namāmīśamīśāna Nirvāṇarūpaṃ
Vibhuṃ Vyāpakaṃ Brahma Vedasvarūpam ।
Nijaṃ Nirguṇaṃ Nirvikalpaṃ Nirīhaṃ
Cidākāśamākāśavāsaṃ Bhaje 'ham ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Nikāmaṃ Nirākāramoṅkāramūlaṃ
Turīyaṃ Triguṇātītamīśaṃ Girīśam ।
Karālaṃ Mahākālakālaṃ Kālālaṃ
Guṇāgāra saṃsāra pāraṃ Nato 'ham ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Tuṣārādri saṅkāśa gauraṃ gabhīraṃ
Manobhūta koṭi prabhā śrī śarīram ।
Sphuranmauli kallolinī cāru gaṅgā
Lasadbhālabālendu kaṇṭhe bhujaṅgā ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Calatkuṇḍalaṃ bhrū sunetraṃ viśālaṃ Prasannānanaṃ nīlakaṇṭhaṃ dayālam । Mṛgādhīśacarmāmbaraṃ muṇḍamālaṃ Priyaṃ śaṅkaraṃ sarvanāthaṃ bhajāmi ॥ 4 ॥
Shri Rudrashtakam Stotram
Introduction
Shri Rudrashtakam Stotram (literally meaning "Eight Verses to Lord Rudra") is one of the most melodious and popular hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva. Composed in classical Sanskrit meters by Goswami Tulsidas, this stotram appears in the Uttara Kanda of his immortal masterpiece, Shri Ramcharitmanas.
In the Ramcharitmanas, the Brahmana devotee Lomasa (Lomash Rishi) sings this stotram in praise of Lord Shiva to appease Him. Impressed by the Brahmana's unconditional devotion, Shiva grants him liberation.
The Rudrashtakam begins with the majestic invocation: "Namāmīśamīśāna Nirvāṇarūpaṃ Vibhuṃ Vyāpakaṃ Brahma Vedasvarūpam" ("I bow to Lord Ishana, the embodiment of Moksha, all-pervading Brahman Himself"). Reciting this hymn bestows supreme peace, devotion, and freedom from all fears.
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 9 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Rudrashtakam grants the following blessings:
- Attainment of Lord Shiva's Pleasure (Shambhu Prasada): Pleases Lord Shiva instantly.
- Freedom from Rebirth Cycle: Grants inner peace and ultimate liberation (Moksha).
- Destruction of Sorrows and Afflictions: Eradicates mental distress and grief.
- Grant of Devotion and Wisdom: Bestows pure devotion (Bhakti) and self-knowledge.
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Q1When should Rudrashtakam be chanted?
Mondays, Pradosham, Shivaratri, and during daily morning/evening prayers.