Shri Rudram (Namakam)
Shri Rudram (Namakam) from Krishna Yajurveda (Taittiriya Samhita). Complete 11 Anuvakas praising Lord Shiva in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Anuvaka 1 (Invoking Rudra's Peaceful Form)
Oṃ Namo Bhagavate Rudrāya ॥
Namas-Te Rudra Manyava Uto Ta Iṣave Namaḥ ।
Namas-Te Astu Dhanvane Bāhubhyām-Uta Te Namaḥ ॥ 1 ॥
Yā Te Rudra Śivā Tanūr-Aghorā'pāpakāśinī ।
Tayā Nas-Tanuvā Śaṃtamayā Giriśaṃtābhicākaśīhi ॥ 2 ॥
Yām-Iṣuṃ Giriśaṃta Haste Bibharṣy-Astavai ।
Śivāṃ Giri-Tra Tāṃ Kuru Mā Hiṃsīḥ Puruṣaṃ Jagat ॥ 3 ॥
Śivena Vacasā Tvā Giriśāchā Vadāmasi ।
Yathā Naḥ Sarvam-Ijjagad-Ayakṣmaṃ Sumānā Asat ॥ 4 ॥
Anuvaka 2 to 10 (Salutations to All Forms of Rudra)
Anuvaka 8 (The Holy Panchakshari Mantra)
Namaḥ Śambhave Ca Mayobhave Ca
Namaḥ Śaṅkarāya Ca Mayaskarāya Ca
Namaḥ Śivāya Ca Śivatarāya Ca ॥ 8 ॥
[ ... Complete 11 Anuvakas of Namakam ... ]
Anuvaka 11 (Concluding Prayer & Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra)
Tryambakaṃ Yajāmahe Sugandhiṃ Puṣṭi-Vardhanam ।
Urvārukam-Iva Bandhanān-Mṛtyor-Mukṣīya Mā'mṛtāt ॥ 11 ॥
Phalashruti
Whoever recites or hears Shri Rudram (Namakam) with devotion, accompanied by Abhishekam to the Shiva Lingam, is delivered from all diseases, fears, poverty, and sins. The practitioner becomes a purified vessel of Shiva Consciousness and attains ultimate liberation.
Concluding Prayer
Om Namah Shivaya!
Namaste Rudra Manyava Uto Ta Isave Namah |
Namaste Astu Dhanvane Bahubhyam Uta Te Namah ||
O Lord Rudra! Salutations to Your wrath, salutations to Your arrow, bow, and both Your arms! Protect us and grant us peace.
Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు (FAQ)
ఈ స్తోత్ర పారాయణం, నియమాలు మరియు ఫలశృతి గురించిన సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు
Namakam consists of 11 Anuvakas offering salutations (Namo) to Shiva. Chamakam consists of 11 Anuvakas asking Lord Shiva for blessings (Cha Me = "and unto me").
About the Stotram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Rudram (Namakam) |
| Primary Deity | Lord Shiva (Rudra) |
| Composer | Vedic Rishi Tradition |
| Source Text | Krishna Yajurveda (Taittiriya Samhita 4.5) |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Vedic / Shaiva |
| Section Count | 11 Anuvakas |
Author & Composer
Compiled in the Krishna Yajurveda, Shri Rudram represents the eternal sound vibration (Veda Dhvani) revealed to ancient Rishis.
Spiritual Significance
Shri Rudram is the heart of the Yajurveda:
- Origin of Panchakshari: The 5-syllable mantra Om Namah Shivaya originates in Anuvaka 8 of Namakam.
- Omnipresence of Rudra: Sees Rudra in kings, thieves, hunters, trees, rivers, clouds, waves, and silence.
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: Concludes with the famous Tryambakam Yajamahe mantra for conquering death.