Chandrasekhara Ashtakam Lyrics
Lyrics in English
॥ Chandrasekhara Chandrasekhara Chandrasekhara Pahimam
Chandrasekhara Chandrasekhara Chandrasekhara Rakshamam ॥
Ratnasanu Sharaasanam Rajatadri Shrunga Nikethanam
Shinjineekrutha Pannageshwara Achyutanana Sayakam ।
Kshipra Dagdha Puratrayam Tridivalayai Rabhi Vanditam
Chandrasekhara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi Vai Yamah ॥
Pancha Padapa Pushpa Gandha Padambhuja Dwaya Sobhitam
Phalalochana Jatapavaka Dagda Manmadha Vigraham ।
Bashma Digdha Kalebaram Bhava Nashanam Bhava Mavyayam
Chandrasekhara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi Vai Yamah ॥
Matta Varana Mukhya Charma Kruttotareeya Manoharam
Pankajasana Padma Lochana Pujitanghri Saroruham ।
Deva Sindhu Taranga Seekara Siktha Shubhra Jadadharam
Chandrasekhara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi Vai Yamah ॥
Yaksha Raja Sakham Bhagaksha Haram Bhujanga Vibhushanam
Shailaraja Suta Parishkrutha Charu Vama Kalebaram ।
Kshweda Neela Galam Parashwadha Dharinam Mruga Dharinam
Chandrasekhara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi Vai Yamah ॥
Kundalee Krutha Kundalaeshwara Kundalam Vrusha Vahanam
Naradadi Muneeshwara Stutha Vaibhavam Bhuvaneshwaram ।
Andhakandhaka Maashrita Amara Padapam Shamanantakam
Chandrasekhara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi Vai Yamah ॥
Beshajam Bhava Roginaa Akhilapadamapa Harinam
Daksha Yagna Vinashanam Trigunatmakam Trivi Lochanam ।
Bhukthi Mukthi Phalapradam Sakalagha Sangha Nibharhanam
Chandrasekhara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi Vai Yamah ॥
Bhaktha Vatsalamarchitham Nidhi Makshayam Haridambharam
Sarva Bhutha Pathim Paratparam Aprameya Manuttamam ।
Soma Vaarida Bhoohutashana Soma Panila Khakruthim
Chandrasekhara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi Vai Yamah ॥
Vishwa Srushti Vidhayinam Punareva Palana Tatparam
Samharam Tha Mapi Prapancha Mashesha Loka Nivasinam ।
Krida Yantha Maharnisham Gananatha Yudha Samanvitham
Chandrasekhara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi Vai Yamah ॥
Mrityubheeta Mrikanda Soonu Krita Stavam Siva Sannidhou
Yatrakutra Cha Yah Pathennahi Tasya Mrityu Bhayam Bhavet ।
Poornamaayura Rogitaamakhilartha Sampada Maadaram
Chandrashekhara Eva Tasya Dadaati Muktimayatnatah ॥
॥ Ithi Shri Chandrashekara Ashtakam Sampoornam ॥
हिंदी मंत्र
॥ चन्द्रशेखर चन्द्रशेखर चन्द्रशेखर पाहिमाम्
चन्द्रशेखर चन्द्रशेखर चन्द्रशेखर रक्षमाम् ‖
रत्नसानु शरासनं रजताद्रि शृङ्ग निकेतनं
शिञ्जिनीकृत पन्नगेश्वर मच्युतानल सायकम् ।
क्षिप्रदग्द पुरत्रयं त्रिदशालयै रभिवन्दितं
चन्द्रशेखरमाश्रये मम किं करिष्यति वै यमः ‖
पञ्चपादप पुष्पगन्ध पदाम्बुज द्वयशोभितं
फाललोचन जातपावक दग्ध मन्मध विग्रहं ।
भस्मदिग्द कलेबरं भवनाशनं भव मव्ययं
चन्द्रशेखरमाश्रये मम किं करिष्यति वै यमः ‖
मत्तवारण मुख्यचर्म कृतोत्तरीय मनोहरं
पङ्कजासन पद्मलोचन पूजिताङ्घ्रि सरोरुहं ।
देव सिन्धु तरङ्ग श्रीकर सिक्त शुभ्र जटाधरं
चन्द्रशेखरमाश्रये मम किं करिष्यति वै यमः ‖
यक्ष राजसखं भगाक्ष हरं भुजङ्ग विभूषणम्
शैलराज सुता परिष्कृत चारुवाम कलेबरम् ।
क्ष्वेडनीलगलं परश्वध धारिणं मृगधारिणम्
चन्द्रशेखरमाश्रये मम किं करिष्यति वै यमः ‖
कुण्डलीकृत कुण्डलेश्वर कुण्डलं वृषवाहनं
नारदादि मुनीश्वर स्तुतवैभवं भुवनेश्वरं ।
अन्धकान्तक माश्रिता अमरपादपं शमनान्तकं
चन्द्रशेखरमाश्रये मम किं करिष्यति वै यमः ‖
भेषजं भवरोगिणा अखिलापदा मप हारिणं
दक्षयज्ञ विनाशनं त्रिगुणात्मकं त्रिविलोचनं ।
भुक्ति मुक्ति फलप्रदं सकलाघ सङ्घ निबर्हणं
चन्द्रशेखरमाश्रये मम किं करिष्यति वै यमः ‖
भक्तवत्सल मर्चितं निधिमक्षयं हरिदम्बरं
सर्वभूत पतिं परात्पर मप्रमेय मनुत्तमं ।
सोमवारिन भूहुताशन सोम पानिलखाकृतिं
चन्द्रशेखरमाश्रये मम किं करिष्यति वै यमः ‖
विश्वसृष्टि विधायिनं पुनरेवपालन तत्परं
संहरं तमपि प्रपञ्च मशेषलोक निवासिनं ।
क्रीडयन्त महर्निशं गणनाथ यूथ समन्वितं
चन्द्रशेखरमाश्रये मम किं करिष्यति वै यमः ‖
मृत्युभीत मृकण्डुसूनुकृतस्तवं शिवसन्निधौ
यत्र कुत्र च यः पठेन्नहि तस्य मृत्युभयं भवेत् ।
पूर्णमायुररोगितामखिलार्थ संपदमादरं
चन्द्रशेखर एव तस्य ददाति मुक्तिमयत्नतः ‖
॥ इति श्री चन्द्रशेखराष्टकम् सम्पूर्णम् ॥
About Chandrasekhara Ashtakam
A powerful hymn for spiritual elevation is the Chandrasekhara Ashtakam, a Sanskrit devotional hymn devoted to Lord Shiva, especially in His form as Chandrasekhara, which means “one who has the moon on his head.” It calls forth Lord Shiva’s blessings, bestowing its practitioners prosperity, wisdom, and protection. The hymn highlights Lord Shiva’s omnipresence, omniscience, and omnipotence while exploring the depths of His holy essence. It recognizes His ultimate authority and control over all creation, acknowledging His role as the universe’s creator, sustainer, and destroyer.
Devotees seek the direction, comfort, and protection of Lord Shiva by establishing a strong spiritual connection with Him through Chandrasekhara Ashtakam. The verses beg Him for His divine mercy, asking Him to take away their troubles, shower them with blessings, and guide them on the path to enlightenment. The song also praises the divine qualities of Lord Shiva, including His kindness, mercy, and generosity. Chandrasekhara Ashtakam emphasizes his constant love for his followers, his readiness to pardon their sins, and his capacity to change their lives.
The transformational power of Lord Shiva’s blessings can be experienced by devotees through the sincere and devotional recitation of the Chandrasekhara Ashtakam. The hymn is a powerful spiritual practice that promotes harmony, inner serenity, and a sense of oneness with God.
Listen to Chandrashekhara Ashtakam. Sung by Bombay Sisters
Chandrasekhara Ashtakam Youtube Link
Also Chant: Shri Narasimha Ashtakam
