Bilvashtakam Lyrics
Lyrics in English
Tridalam Trigunakaram Trinetram cha Triyayudham
Trijanmapapasamharam Ekabilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Trishakhaih Bilvapatraishcha Hyachchidraih Komalaih Shubhaih
Tavavapujam Karishhyami Ekabilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Koti Kanya Maha Danam Tila Parvata Kotayah
Kanchanam Shaila Danena Ekabilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Kashikshetranivasam Cha Kalabhairavadarshanam
Prayagamadhavam Druishtva Ekabilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Induvare Vratam Sthitwa Niraharo Maheshwara
Naktam Haoushyami Devesha Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Ramalinga Pratistha Cha Vaivahika Krutam Tatha
Tatakadi Cha Santanam Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Akhanda Bilva Patram Cha Ayutam Shiva Poojanam
Krutam Nama Sahasrena Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Umaya Sahadevesha Nandi Vahana Meva Cha
Bhasma Lepana Sarvangam Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Salagrameshu Vipranam Tatakam Dasha Koopayo
Yagyakoti Saharacha Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Dantikoti Sahasreshu Ashwamedha Shatakratau
Kotikanya Mahadanam Ekabilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Bilvanam Darshanam Punyam Sparshanam Papa Nashanam
Aghora Papa Samharam Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Sahasra Veda Patheshu Brahma Sthapana Muchyate
Aneka Vrata Kotinam Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Annadana Sahasreshu Sahasropanayanam Tatha
Aneka Janma Papani Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam ॥
Bilvashhtakamidam Punyam Yah Patheth Shivasannidhau
Shivalokamavapnoti Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam ॥
हिंदी मंत्र
त्रिदलं त्रिगुणाकारं त्रिनॆत्रं च त्रियायुधं
त्रिजन्म पापसंहारम् ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ।
त्रिशाखैः बिल्वपत्रैश्च अच्चिद्रैः कॊमलैः शुभैः
तवपूजां करिष्यामि ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ॥
कॊटि कन्या महादानं तिलपर्वत कॊटयः
काञ्चनं क्षीलदानॆन ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ।
काशीक्षॆत्र निवासं च कालभैरव दर्शनं
प्रयागॆ माधवं दृष्ट्वा ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ॥
इन्दुवारॆ व्रतं स्थित्वा निराहारॊ महॆश्वराः
नक्तं हौष्यामि दॆवॆश ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ।
रामलिङ्ग प्रतिष्ठा च वैवाहिक कृतं तथा
तटाकादिच संतानम ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ॥
अखण्ड बिल्वपत्रं च आयुतं शिवपूजनं
कृतं नाम सहस्रॆण ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ।
उमया सहदॆवॆश नन्दि वाहनमॆव च
भस्मलॆपन सर्वाङ्गम् ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ॥
सालग्रामॆषु विप्राणां तटाकं दशकूपयॊः
यज्नकॊटि सहस्रस्च ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ।
दन्ति कॊटि सहस्रॆषु अश्वमॆध शतक्रतौ
कॊटिकन्या महादानम् ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ॥
बिलवानाम् दर्शनं पुण्यं स्पर्शनं पापनाशनं
अघॊर पापसंहारम् ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ।
सहस्रवॆद पाटॆषु ब्रह्मस्थापन मुच्यतॆ
अनॆकव्रत कॊटीनाम् ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ॥
अन्नदान सहस्रॆषु सहस्रॊप नयनं तथा
अनॆक जन्मपापानि ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ।
बिल्वष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठॆश्शिव सन्निधौ
शिवलॊकमवाप्नॊति ऎकबिल्वं शिवार्पणं ॥
About Bilvashtakam
Bilvashtakam is a sacred Hindu hymn dedicated to God Shiva, composed by Adi Shankaracharya. The title “Bilvashtakam” means “Eight Verses to Bilva (leaf which is dear to God Shiva)” in Sanskrit. Beyond its symbolic representations, the bilva leaf is believed to be deeply connected to Shiva. Some legends suggest it emerged from the sweat of Parvati, Shiva’s consort, further emphasizing its divine association. Offering bilva leaves to Shiva is considered highly purifying. It’s believed to cleanse away sins and negative energies, creating a conducive environment for spiritual growth.
The Bilvashtakam:
- Praises God Shiva’s glory and majesty
- Describes the Bilva leaf (Aegle marmelos) as a symbol of spiritual growth and liberation
- Praises the virtues of offering Bilva leaves to God Shiva
- Seeks his blessings, protection, and guidance
- Celebrates his role as the destroyer of evil and the bestower of liberation
The Bilva leaf is considered sacred in Hinduism, representing the three eyes of Lord Shiva. Offering Bilva leaves to Shiva is believed to symbolize the surrender of the three aspects of an individual’s life: the physical, mental, and spiritual.
The bilva leaf holds a special place in Shiva worship. Its trifoliate shape is believed to represent the three eyes of Shiva, the three gunas (sattva, rajas, and tamas), and the three worlds (heaven, earth, and underworld). Offering bilva leaves to Shiva is considered highly auspicious and is believed to purify the mind and soul.
The Bilvashtakam is a celebration of this sacred leaf and its connection to Shiva. Each verse describes the divine qualities of the bilva and its power to cleanse away sins and bestow blessings. The hymn emphasizes the importance of offering the bilva leaf with devotion and sincerity.
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