Aksharamalika Shiva Stotram
Aksharamalika Shiva Stotram
Aksharamalika Shiva Stotram Introduction
Also called the Shiva Akshara Mala Stotram, this is a very popular hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, composed in the aksharamalika style, where each verse or section follows an alphabetical sequence of the Sanskrit alphabet. This structured poetic composition is a way of glorifying the deity while showcasing linguistic artistry. More information on the Aksharamalika Shiva Stotram can be found at the end of this page.
अद्भुतविग्रह अमराधीश्वर अगणितगुणगण अमितशिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
adbhutavigraha amarādhīśvara agaṇitaguṇagaṇa amitaśiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 1
I bow to Lord Shiva, whose form is wondrous, the lord of immortals, and the possessor of infinite virtues and immeasurable glory. Oh eternal Shiva united with Parvati, Oh eternal Shiva united with Parvati, Oh eternal Shiva united with Parvati, Oh Shiva united with Parvati. (This refrain is to be repeated below for each verse)
आनन्दामृत आश्रितरक्षक आत्मानन्द महेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
ānandāmr̥ta āśritarakṣaka ātmānanda mahēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 2
I bow to Shiva, the source of eternal bliss and nectar, who protects those who seek refuge in him and embodies supreme joy.
इन्दुकलाधर इन्द्रादिप्रिय सुन्दररूप सुरेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
indukalādhara indrādipriya sundararūpa surēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 3
I bow to Shiva, the bearer of the crescent moon, beloved of Indra and other gods, and the Lord with a divine, beautiful form.
ईश सुरेश महेश जनप्रिय केशवसेवितपाद शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
īśa surēśa mahēśa janapriya kēśavasēvitapāda śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 4
I bow to Shiva, the supreme ruler, beloved by all, whose feet are served by Keshava (Vishnu) and other gods.
उरगादिप्रियभूषण शङ्कर नरकविनाश नटेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
uragādipriyabhūṣaṇa śaṅkara narakavināśa naṭēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 5
I bow to Shiva, adorned with serpents, the destroyer of sins and ignorance, and the cosmic dancer.
ऊर्जितदानवनाश परात्पर आर्जितपापविनाश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
ūrjitadānavanāśa parātpara ārjitapāpavināśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 6
I bow to Shiva, the supreme Lord who destroys mighty demons and removes the sins earned through lifetimes.
ऋग्वेदश्रुतिमौलिविभूषण रविचन्द्राग्नि त्रिनेत्र शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
r̥gvēdaśrutimaulivibhūṣaṇa ravicandrāgni trinētra śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 7
I bow to Shiva, adorned by the Rigveda and other sacred scriptures, with the sun, moon, and fire as his three eyes.
ॠपमनादि प्रपञ्चविलक्षण तापनिवारण तत्त्व शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
r̥̄pamanādi prapañcavilakṣaṇa tāpanivāraṇa tattva śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 8
I bow to Shiva, the eternal essence, beyond the cosmos, who removes all suffering and embodies the ultimate truth.
लिङ्गस्वरूप सर्वबुधप्रिय मङ्गलमूर्ति महेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
liṅgasvarūpa sarvabudhapriya maṅgalamūrti mahēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 9
I bow to Shiva, the embodiment of the linga form, beloved by the wise, and the auspicious Lord of the universe.
लूताधीश्वर रूपप्रियशिव वेदान्तप्रियवेद्य शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥
lūtādhīśvara rūpapriyaśiva vēdāntapriyavēdya śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 10
I bow to Shiva, the Lord of beauty and truth, beloved of all forms, and comprehended through Vedantic wisdom.
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(continues identically through verse 51)
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इति श्रीसाम्बसदाशिव मातृकावर्णमालिका स्तोत्रम् ।
iti śrīsāmbasadāśiva mātr̥kāvarṇamālikā stōtram ..
Thus ends the Sri Sambasadashiva Matruka-Varna-Malika Stotram
Description
Aksharamalika Shiva Stotram
Also called the Shiva Akshara Mala Stotram, this is a very popular hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, composed in the aksharamalika style, where each verse or section follows an alphabetical sequence of the Sanskrit alphabet. This structured poetic composition is a way of glorifying the deity while showcasing linguistic artistry. It is often recited during Shiva-related festivals like Mahashivaratri or as part of daily worship.
