Shri Linga Ashtakam
॥ श्री लिङ्गाष्टकम् ॥
ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गंनिर्मलभासितशोभितलिङ्गम्।
जन्मजदुःखविनाशकलिङ्गंतत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥1॥
Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam Nirmala Bhasita Shobhita Lingam Janmaja Dukha Vinashaka Lingam Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam
Meaning
I bow to the eternal Shiva Lingam, worshipped by Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu (Murari), and all the Devas. It shines with divine purity and brilliance, removing the sorrows and sufferings that arise from the cycle of birth and rebirth. I offer my humble salutations to that sacred Sadashiva Lingam.
देवमुनिप्रवरार्चितलिङ्गं कामदहम्करुणाकर लिङ्गम्।
रावणदर्पविनाशनलिङ्गंतत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥2॥
Deva Muni Pravara Archita Lingam Kama Dahan Karunakara Lingam Ravana Darpa Vinashana Lingam Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam
Meaning
I bow to the Shiva Lingam worshipped by the greatest sages and celestial beings. It is the compassionate form of Lord Shiva who burned Kamadeva (the god of desire) and destroyed the pride of Ravana. I offer my respectful salutations to that Sadashiva Lingam.
सर्वसुगन्धिसुलेपितलिङ्गंबुद्धिविवर्धनकारणलिङ्गम्।
सिद्धसुरासुरवन्दितलिङ्गंतत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥3॥
Sarva Sugandhi Sulepita Lingam Buddhi Vivardhana Karana Lingam Siddha Surasura Vandita Lingam Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam
Meaning
I bow to the Shiva Lingam beautifully anointed with fragrant sandalwood and sacred perfumes. It bestows wisdom, intelligence, and spiritual knowledge. It is worshipped by perfected beings (Siddhas), Devas, and even Asuras. I bow before that divine Sadashiva Lingam.
कनकमहामणिभूषितलिङ्गंफणिपतिवेष्टित शोभित लिङ्गम्।
दक्षसुयज्ञविनाशन लिङ्गंतत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥4॥
Kanaka Maha Mani Bhushita Lingam Phanipati Veshtita Shobhita Lingam Daksha Suyajna Vinashana Lingam Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam
Meaning
I bow to the Shiva Lingam adorned with gold and precious jewels, encircled by the divine serpent, making it shine with extraordinary beauty. It represents Lord Shiva who destroyed Daksha’s sacrificial ritual to uphold righteousness. I bow to that glorious Sadashiva Lingam.
कुङ्कुमचन्दनलेपितलिङ्गंपङ्कजहारसुशोभितलिङ्गम्।
सञ्चितपापविनाशनलिङ्गंतत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥5॥
Kunkuma Chandana Lepita Lingam Pankaja Hara Sushobhita Lingam Sanchita Papa Vinashana Lingam Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam
Meaning
I bow to the Shiva Lingam anointed with sacred kumkum and sandalwood paste and decorated with beautiful lotus garlands. It destroys the accumulated sins of countless lifetimes and grants spiritual purification. I offer my salutations to that sacred Sadashiva Lingam.
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देवगणार्चित सेवितलिङ्गंभावैर्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम्।
दिनकरकोटिप्रभाकरलिङ्गंतत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥6॥
Deva Ganarchita Sevita Lingam Bhavair Bhaktibhireva Cha Lingam Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam
Meaning
I bow to the Shiva Lingam worshipped by the hosts of celestial beings with sincere devotion and pure feelings. It radiates with the brilliance of millions of suns, illuminating the entire universe. I bow to that radiant Sadashiva Lingam.
अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टितलिङ्गंसर्वसमुद्भवकारणलिङ्गम्।
अष्टदरिद्रविनाशनलिङ्गंतत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥7॥
Ashta Dalopari Veshtita Lingam Sarva Samudbhava Karana Lingam Ashta Daridra Vinashana Lingam Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam
Meaning
I bow to the Shiva Lingam enshrined upon the sacred eight-petaled lotus. It is the source and cause of all creation and destroys the eight forms of poverty—both material and spiritual. I offer my reverence to that divine Sadashiva Lingam.
सुरगुरुसुरवरपूजित लिङ्गंसुरवनपुष्प सदार्चित लिङ्गम्।
परात्परं परमात्मक लिङ्गंतत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥8॥
Sura Guru Suravara Pujita Lingam Suravana Pushpa Sada Archita Lingam Paratparam Paramatmaka Lingam Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam
Meaning
I bow to the Shiva Lingam worshipped by Brihaspati, the guru of the Devas, and by the greatest celestial beings. It is forever adorned with divine flowers from the heavenly gardens and represents the Supreme Reality and the Supreme Soul beyond all existence. I offer my humble salutations to that eternal Sadashiva Lingam.
लिङ्गाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यःपठेत् शिवसन्निधौ।
शिवलोकमवाप्नोतिशिवेन सह मोदते॥9॥
Lingashtakam Idam Punyam Yah Pathet Shiva Sannidhau Shivalokam Avapnoti Shivena Saha Modate
Meaning
Whoever recites this sacred Lingashtakam with devotion in the presence of Lord Shiva attains the divine abode of Shiva (Shivaloka) and enjoys eternal bliss in the company of Lord Shiva.
॥ इति श्रीशिव लिङ्गाष्टकम् सम्पूर्णम् ॥
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