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
Shri Shivashtakam Stotram
Introduction
Shri Shivashtakam Stotram (literally meaning "Eight Verses to Lord Shiva") is an 8-verse devotional hymn composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
This stotram begins with the celebrated opening line: "Prabhuṃ Prāṇanāthaṃ Vibhuṃ Viśvanāthaṃ Jagannātham-Nāthaṃ Cirādbhūta-Bhūṣam" ("I praise the Lord who is the master of breath, all-pervading ruler of the universe, decorated with sacred ash").
Each verse of the Shivashtakam portrays Lord Shiva's supreme attributes—His trident, blue throat, matted locks, compassion for devotees, and victory over death. The hymn concludes with a Phalashruti declaring that chanting it leads to Lord Shiva's presence.
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and verse 9 of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Shivashtakam grants the following blessings:
- Eradication of Sins (Papa Nashana): Destroys sins of mind, speech, and body.
- Freedom from Rebirth Cycle: Grants mental purity and liberation (Moksha).
- Peace and Protection: Shields against negative vibrations and fear of death.
- Attainment of Shivaloka: Grants residence in Kailasha with Lord Shiva.
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Q1When should Shivashtakam be chanted?
Mondays, Pradosham, Shivaratri, and during daily morning/evening prayers.