Lingashtakam

Shiva Lingashtakam Mantra or Shiv Linga Ashtakam Mantra is a highly revered prayer to Lord Shiva. Shiva Lingashtakam Mantra features eight Stanzas on Shivalinga and it is said that any Shiva devotee who chants the holy octet of the Shiva Lingam with great devotion would in the end get moksha and reach the Shiva Loka (the world of Hindu God Shiva).

Lyrics

Thasmai Nama: Parama Kaarana Kaaranaaya
Deepto Jwala Jwalitha Pingala Loachanaya
Nagendra Harakrita Kundala Bhooshanaaya
Bhramendra Vishnu Varadhaaya Namah Shivaaya

Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam
Nirmala bhasita Sobhita Lingam
Janmaja dukha Vinaasaka Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshiped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas,
Which is pure and resplendent,
And which destroys sorrows of birth.

Devamuni Pravararchita Lingam
Kamadahana Karunakara Lingam
Ravana Darpa Vinasaka Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshiped by great sages and devas,
Which destroyed the god of love,
Which showers mercy,
And which destroyed the pride of Ravana.

Sarva Sugandhi Sulepita Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
Siddha Surasura Vandita Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is anointed by perfumes,
Which leads to growth of wisdom,
And which is worshiped by sages, devas and asuras.

Kanaka Maha Mani Bhusitha Lingam
Paniphati Veshthita Shobitha Lingam
Daksha Suyanjna Vinaasana Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is ornamented by gold and great jewels,
Which shines with the snake being with it,
And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha.

Kumkuma Chandhana Lepita Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobitha Lingam
Sanchita Paapa Vinaashana Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron,
Which wears the garland of lotus flowers,
And which can destroy accumulated sins.

Devaganarchita Sevita Lingam
Bhavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam
Dinakarakoti Prabhakara Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is served by gods and other beings,
Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,
And which shines like billions of Suns.

Ashta Dalopari Veshtita Lingam
Sarva Samudhbava Kaarana Lingam
Ashta Daridra Vinashana Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is surrounded by eight petals,
Which is the prime reason of all riches,
And which destroys eight types of poverty.

Suraguru Suravara Poojitha Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchita Lingam
Paratparam Paramaatmaka Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshiped by the teacher of gods,
Which is worshiped by the best of gods,
Which is always worshiped by the flowers,
From the garden of Gods,
Which is the eternal abode,
And which is the ultimate truth.

Lingashtakamidam punyam
Yat Pathet Shivasannidhau
Shivalokamavapnoti
Shivena saha modate.

Anyone who chants the holy octet of the Lingam,
In the holy presence of Lord Shiva,
Would in the end reach the world of Shiva, ,
And keep him company.

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