Shri Vedasara Shiva Stotram
Shri Vedasara Shiva Stotram composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Complete 11 verses extracting the essence of Vedas in praise of Lord Shiva in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Vedasara Shiva Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Verse 1
Paśūnāṃ Patiṃ Pāpanāśaṃ Parīśaṃ
Gajendrasya Cattiṃ Vasānaṃ Vareṇyam ।
Jaṭājūṭamadhye Sphurad-Gāṅgavāriṃ
Mahādevam-Ekaṃ Smarāmi Smarārim ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Maheśaṃ Sureśaṃ Surārāti-Nāśaṃ
Vibhuṃ Viśvanāthaṃ Vibhūtyaṅga-Bhūṣam ।
Virūpākṣam-Indvarka-Vahni-Tri-Netraṃ
Sadānandam-Īḍe Prabhuṃ Pañcavaktram ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
Girīśaṃ Gaṇeśaṃ Gale Nīlavarṇaṃ
Gavendrādhirūḍhaṃ Gaṇātītarūpam ।
Bhavaṃ Bhāsvataṃ Bhāsakaṃ Daityasaṅgha-
Dvitiyaṃ Varadaṃ Phālanetraṃ Bhaje 'ham ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
Rameshānam-Īśānam-Aṅgādhirūḍhā-
Priyam-Ambikā-Deham-Ardhāṅgabhūṣam ।
Munīndraiḥ Sadā Sevyamānaṃ Prasannaṃ
Mahādevam-Ekaṃ Smarāmi Smarārim ॥ 4 ॥
Verse 5
Giriṃ Dhanvinaṃ Meghavarṇaṃ Kapardaṃ
Karālāla-Phālaṃ Mahādīpta-Bhāsam ।
Pinākādhirūḍhaṃ Karāmbhoja-Hastam
Girīśaṃ Gaṇeśaṃ Bhaje 'haṃ Bhavānam ॥ 5 ॥
[ ... Complete 11 Slokas ... ]
Verse 11
Vedasāra-Śivastotram-Idaṃ Puṇyaṃ Yaḥ Paṭhen-Naraḥ ।
Sarva-Pāpa-Vinirmuktaḥ Śivalokam-Avāpnuyāt ॥ 11 ॥
Phalashruti
Whoever recites this holy Vedasara Shiva Stotram with devotion will be completely freed from all sins and attain the supreme realm of Lord Shiva (Shivaloka).
Concluding Prayer
Om Namah Shivaya!
Pashunam Patim Papanasam Paresham Gajendrasya Chattim Vasanam Varenyam |
Jatajutamadhye Sphurad Gangavarim Mahadevam Ekam Smarami Smararim ||
O Lord Pasupati! Destroyer of sins, supreme ruler, wearing elephant skin, holding Ganga in matted locks! I meditate on You, Mahadeva, slayer of Kama.
Om Shanti! Shanti! Shanti!
తరచుగా అడిగే ప్రశ్నలు (FAQ)
ఈ స్తోత్ర పారాయణం, నియమాలు మరియు ఫలశృతి గురించిన సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు
During morning prayers, Mondays, Pradosha, and Shivaratri.
About the Stotram
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Stotram Name | Shri Vedasara Shiva Stotram |
| Primary Deity | Lord Shiva (Pasupati / Mahadeva) |
| Composer | Sri Adi Shankaracharya |
| Language | IAST English Transliteration |
| Tradition | Shaiva / Advaita |
| Verse Count | 10 Core Verses + 1 Phalashruti Sloka |
Author & Composer
Sri Adi Shankaracharya composed this hymn to present the essence of Sri Rudram and Vedic Suktams in accessible Sanskrit verses.
Spiritual Significance
Vedasara Shiva Stotram synthesizes key Vedic themes:
- Pasupati: Shiva as the master of all individual souls (Pasu) bound by ropes of ignorance (Pasa).
- Three Eyes: Praises Shiva's three eyes as the Sun, Moon, and Fire (Indvarka-Vahni-Tri-Netram).
- Five-Faced Form: Praises Shiva's five faces (Panchavaktram: Sadyojata, Vamadeva, Aghora, Tatpurusha, Ishana).