Rudrashtakam Lyrics
Lyrics in English
Nama misha mishana-nirvana rupam
vibhum vyapakam brahma-veda-svaroopam
nijam nirgunam nirvikalpam niriham
chidakasha makasha-vasam bhaje ham ॥ 1 ॥
Nirakara monkara-moolam turiyam
gira gnana gotita misham girisham
karalam maha-kala-kalam krpalam
gunagara samsara param nato ham ॥ 2 ॥
Tusha radri-sankasha-gauram gabhiram
manobhuta-koti prabha sri sariram
sphuran mauli-kallolini-charu-ganga
lasad-bhala-balendu kanthe bhujanga ॥ 3 ॥
Chalatkundalam bhru sunetram visalam
prasanna-nanam nila-kantham dayalam
mrgadhisa charmambaram mundamalam
priyam sankaram sarvanatham bhajami ॥ 4 ॥
Pracandam prakrstam pragalbham paresham
akhandam ajam bhanukoti-prakasam
trayah-shula-nirmulanam shula-panim
bhaje ham bhavani-patim bhava-gamyam ॥ 5 ॥
Kalatitata-kalyana-kalpanta-kari
sada sajjana-nanda-data purarih
chidananda-sandoha-mohapahari
prasida praslda prabho manmatharih ॥ 6 ॥
Na yavad umanatha-padaravindam
bhajantiha loke pareva naranam
na tavat-sukham shanti-santapa-nasham
praslda prabho sarva bhuta-dhivasam ॥ 7 ॥
Na janami yogam japam naiva pujam
nato ham sada sarvada sambhu tubhyam
jara janma-duhkhaugha tatapya manam
prabho pahi apan-namamisha shambho ॥ 8 ॥
हिंदी मंत्र
नमामीशमीशान निर्वाण रूपं,
विभुं व्यापकं ब्रह्म वेदः स्वरूपम् ।
निजं निर्गुणं निर्विकल्पं निरीहं,
चिदाकाश माकाशवासं भजेऽहम् ॥
निराकार मोंकार मूलं तुरीयं,
गिराज्ञान गोतीतमीशं गिरीशम् ।
करालं महाकाल कालं कृपालुं,
गुणागार संसार पारं नतोऽहम् ॥
तुषाराद्रि संकाश गौरं गभीरं,
मनोभूत कोटि प्रभा श्री शरीरम् ।
स्फुरन्मौलि कल्लोलिनी चारू गंगा,
लसद्भाल बालेन्दु कण्ठे भुजंगा॥
चलत्कुण्डलं शुभ्र नेत्रं विशालं,
प्रसन्नाननं नीलकण्ठं दयालम् ।
मृगाधीश चर्माम्बरं मुण्डमालं,
प्रिय शंकरं सर्वनाथं भजामि ॥
प्रचण्डं प्रकष्टं प्रगल्भं परेशं,
अखण्डं अजं भानु कोटि प्रकाशम् ।
त्रयशूल निर्मूलनं शूल पाणिं,
भजेऽहं भवानीपतिं भाव गम्यम् ॥
कलातीत कल्याण कल्पान्तकारी,
सदा सच्चिनान्द दाता पुरारी।
चिदानन्द सन्दोह मोहापहारी,
प्रसीद प्रसीद प्रभो मन्मथारी ॥
न यावद् उमानाथ पादारविन्दं,
भजन्तीह लोके परे वा नराणाम् ।
न तावद् सुखं शांति सन्ताप नाशं,
प्रसीद प्रभो सर्वं भूताधि वासं ॥
न जानामि योगं जपं नैव पूजा,
न तोऽहम् सदा सर्वदा शम्भू तुभ्यम् ।
जरा जन्म दुःखौघ तातप्यमानं,
प्रभोपाहि आपन्नामामीश शम्भो ॥
About Rudrashtakam
Rudrashtakam is a sacred hymn dedicated to God Shiva, composed by Goswami Tulsidas. The title “Rudrashtakam” means “Eight Verses to Rudra (Shiva)” in Sanskrit.
Rudrashtakam praises God Shiva’s majesty, power, and beauty. It describes his cosmic dance, symbolizing the cycle of creation and destruction. This Ashtakam also has attributes, such as his third eye, trident, and serpent garland. One seeks God Shiva’s blessings, protection, and guidance.
Reciting this Ashtakam is believed to:
- Bestow spiritual growth and self-realization
- Grant protection from harm and negative forces
- Purify the mind and soul
- Invoke God Shiva’s blessings and guidance
The Rudrashtakam is a cornerstone of Shiva Bhakti, or the devotion to Lord Shiva. It serves as a potent vehicle for cultivating a deep and intimate relationship with the deity.
Key Devotional Aspects:
A Bridge to the Divine: The hymn acts as a conduit for connecting with the divine essence of Shiva. Through heartfelt recitation, devotees seek to establish a direct link with the supreme being. Awakening Bhakti: The powerful imagery and poetic language of the Rudrashtakam evoke a profound sense of devotion and awe. It stirs the heart and mind, inspiring a deep longing for divine communion.
Surrender and Refuge: By surrendering to Shiva through the hymn, devotees seek refuge from life’s challenges and uncertainties. The hymn instills a sense of security and protection under the divine umbrella.
Purification and Transformation: The devotional energy generated through the recitation of Rudrashtakam is believed to purify the mind and heart, leading to spiritual transformation.
Grace and Blessings: Devotees earnestly seek Shiva’s grace and blessings through the hymn. It is believed that regular recitation can remove obstacles, grant prosperity, and bestow liberation.
The Role of Tulsidas: The authorship of the Rudrashtakam by Goswami Tulsidas, the revered author of the Ramcharitmanas, adds an extra layer of significance. Tulsidas was a master of devotional poetry, and his words carry a unique power and authenticity. His deep devotion to both Rama and Shiva is evident in the hymn, making it a cherished text for Vaishnava and Shaiva devotees alike.
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