Lingashtakam - A Union with the Ultimate Reality and His Grace

Lingashtakam Lyrics

English Lyrics

हिंदी मंत्र

Lyrics in English

Brahma Muraari Surarchita Lingam
Nirmala Bhaashita Sobhitha Lingam
Janmaja Dhukha Vinaasaka Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥ 1 ॥

Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
Kaama Dahana Karunaakara Lingam
Ravana Darpa Vinaasaka Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥ 2 ॥

Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
Buddhi Vivaardhana Kaarana Lingam
Siddha Suraasura Vandhitha Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥ 3 ॥

Kanaka Mahaamani Bhooshitha Lingam
Panipati Veshthitha Sobhitha Lingam
Daksha Suyajna Vinaasana Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥ 4 ॥

Kunkuma Chandhana Lehpitha Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam
Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashana Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥ 5 ॥

Deva Ganaarchita Sevitha Lingam
Bhavair Bhakhi Bhirevacha Lingam
Dinakara Koti Prabhaakara Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥ 6 ॥

Ashta Dalopari Veshttitha Lingam
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
Ahshta Daridra Vinaasana Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥ 7 ॥

Suraguru Suravara Poojitha Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadarchitha Lingam
Paraath Param Paramatmaka Lingam
Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥ 8 ॥

॥ Lingashtaka Midam Punyam
Yah Pathet Sivasannidhau
Sivaloka Mavaapnoti
Shivehna Saha Modatheh ॥

॥ Ithi Shri Lingashtakam ॥

हिंदी मंत्र

ब्रह्ममुरारि सुरार्चित लिंगं
निर्मलभासित शोभित लिंगम् ।
जन्मज दुःख विनाशक लिंगं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिंगम् ॥

देवमुनि प्रवरार्चित लिंगं
कामदहन करुणाकर लिंगम् ।
रावण दर्प विनाशन लिंगं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिंगम् ॥

सर्व सुगंध सुलेपित लिंगं
बुद्धि विवर्धन कारण लिंगम् ।
सिद्ध सुरासुर वंदित लिंगं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिंगम् ॥

कनक महामणि भूषित लिंगं
फणिपति वेष्टित शोभित लिंगम् ।
दक्षसुयज्ञ विनाशन लिंगं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिंगम् ॥

कुंकुम चंदन लेपित लिंगं
पंकज हार सुशोभित लिंगम् ।
संचित पाप विनाशन लिंगं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिंगम् ॥

देवगणार्चित सेवित लिंगं
भावै-र्भक्तिभिरेव च लिंगम् ।
दिनकर कोटि प्रभाकर लिंगं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिंगम् ॥

अष्टदळोपरिवेष्टित लिंगं
सर्वसमुद्भव कारण लिंगम् ।
अष्टदरिद्र विनाशन लिंगं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिंगम् ॥

सुरगुरु सुरवर पूजित लिंगं
सुरवन पुष्प सदार्चित लिंगम् ।
परमपदं परमात्मक लिंगं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिंगम् ॥

लिंगाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेश्शिव सन्निधौ ।
शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते ॥

॥ इति श्री लिंगाष्टकम् ॥

About Lingashtakam

Lingashtakam is a sacred Hindu hymn that praises Lord Shiva in his linga form. It consists of eight verses (Ashtakam).

The Lingashtakam is a poetic masterpiece that unfolds the mysteries of the Shiva Linga, verse by verse. It begins by establishing the Linga as the ultimate reality, the source and sustainer of the cosmos. The hymn then delves into the symbolic significance of the Linga’s form, interpreting its various dimensions as representations of different aspects of the divine.

It explores the Linga’s role as the creator, preserver, and transformer, emphasizing its dynamic and multifaceted nature. The hymn also touches upon the Linga’s power to dissolve ignorance and liberate the soul from the cycle of rebirth. Ultimately, the Lingashtakam invites the devotee to contemplate the profound truth encapsulated within the simple form of the Shiva Linga, urging them to experience the divine within.

By chanting this powerful hymn, devotees immerse themselves in the divine energy of the Shiva Linga, experiencing a profound sense of peace, devotion, and spiritual upliftment. This immersion can lead to a transformative journey of self-discovery, as the devotee begins to recognize the divine within themselves and the interconnectedness of all existence. The Lingashtakam serves as a potent tool for spiritual growth, helping devotees to transcend their limited selves and connect with the infinite consciousness that underlies the universe.

The AShtakam describes Shiva’s power, beauty, and majesty and seeks his blessings for: