Lingashtakam

Verse 1

Brahma Murari surarchita lingam

Brahma Murari surarchita lingam — The Shiva Linga worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and all the devas,

Nirmala bhasita shobhita lingam

Nirmala bhasita shobhita lingam — Resplendent with pure and spotless radiant light,

Janmaja duhkha vinashaka lingam

Janmaja duhkha vinashaka lingam — The Linga that destroys all sorrow born of worldly existence,

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam — To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow.

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu — O Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu!

Deva muni pravararchita lingam

Deva muni pravararchita lingam — Worshipped by sages and the foremost among celestial beings,

Kama dahana karunakara lingam

Kama dahana karunakara lingam — The burner of lust (Kama) and compassionate ocean of mercy,

Ravana darpa vinashana lingam

Ravana darpa vinashana lingam — The destroyer of the arrogant pride of Ravana,

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam — To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow.

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu — O Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu!

Sarva sugandha sulepita lingam

Sarva sugandha sulepita lingam — Anointed with all kinds of fragrant, sweet-scented pastes,

Buddhi vivardhana karana lingam

Buddhi vivardhana karana lingam — The cause for the awakening and expansion of higher intellect,

Siddha surasura vandita lingam

Siddha surasura vandita lingam — Revered and worshipped by Siddhas, devas, and asuras,

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam — To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow.

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu — O Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu!

Kanaka mahamani bhushita lingam

Kanaka mahamani bhushita lingam — Beautifully adorned with gold and precious gems,

Phanipati veshtita shobhita lingam

Phanipati veshtita shobhita lingam — Encircled and glorified by the King of Serpents,

Daksha suyajna vinashana lingam

Daksha suyajna vinashana lingam — The destroyer of the sacrificial rite of King Daksha,

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam — To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow.

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu — O Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu!

Kunkuma chandana lepita lingam

Kunkuma chandana lepita lingam — Anointed with sacred red kunkuma and sandalwood paste,

Pankaja haara sushobhita lingam

Pankaja haara sushobhita lingam — Elegantly garlanded with necklaces of fresh lotus flowers,

Sanchita paapa vinashana lingam

Sanchita paapa vinashana lingam — The destroyer of all accumulated sins across lifetimes,

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam — To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow.

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu — O Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu!

Devaganarchita sevita lingam

Devaganarchita sevita lingam — Revered and served by the entire host of celestial beings,

Bhavair bhaktibhireva cha lingam

Bhavair bhaktibhireva cha lingam — Worshipped with genuine emotion and unwavering devotion,

Dinakara koti prabhakara lingam

Dinakara koti prabhakara lingam — Radiant with the brilliant light of ten million suns,

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam — To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow.

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu — O Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu!

Ashta dalopari veshtita lingam

Ashta dalopari veshtita lingam — Resting seated upon an eight-petaled lotus pedestal,

Sarva samudbhava karana lingam

Sarva samudbhava karana lingam — The prime cause from which all creation arises,

Ashta daridra vinashana lingam

Ashta daridra vinashana lingam — The destroyer of all eight forms of poverty and sorrow,

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam — To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow.

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu — O Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu!

Suraguru suravara poojita lingam

Suraguru suravara poojita lingam — Worshipped by Brihaspati (Guru of the gods) and the highest devas,

Suravana pushpa sadarchita lingam

Suravana pushpa sadarchita lingam — Ever worshipped with celestial blossoms from divine gardens,

Paratparam paramatmaka lingam

Paratparam paramatmaka lingam — The supreme Transcendence beyond all, the highest Self,

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam

Tat pranamami Sadashiva lingam — To that sacred Sadashiva Linga, I humbly bow.

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu

Mere Mahadeva, Bholenath Shiva Shambhu — My Mahadeva, innocent Lord Shiva Shambhu,

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu

Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu — O Shambhu, Shambhu, Shambhu!

Lingashtakam idam punyam

Lingashtakam idam punyam — Whoever recites this sacred Lingashtakam hymn,

Yah pathet Shiva sannidhau

Yah pathet Shiva sannidhau — In the presence and sanctuary of Lord Shiva,

Shivalokam avapnoti

Shivalokam avapnoti — Attains the divine abode of Lord Shiva,

Shivena saha modate

Shivena saha modate — And rejoices eternally in communion with Lord Shiva.