Lingashtakam
Lingashtakam is a very sacred and famous stotra describing the glory of Lord Shiva’s Shivalinga. It describes the importance of worshipping Shivalinga and its spiritual benefits through eight verses. This stotra shows the devotees the path to enlightenment and liberation through the worship of Shivalinga.
- Significance of Shivalinga:
Shivalinga symbolizes the creation, sustenance and destruction of the universe.
It symbolizes the infinite and formless Lord Shiva. - Benefits of worshipping Shivalinga:
Worshiping Shivalinga destroys the sins of many births.
This gives the devotee freedom from worldly sorrows and ultimately leads to salvation. - Glory of Lord Shiva:
In the verses, Lord Shiva is described as “the creator of the universe,” “Mahakaal,” and “the destroyer of sins.”
Shivalinga is considered a symbol of ultimate truth and consciousness. - Effect of Lingashtakam
The devotee who recites Lingashtakam with reverence and devotion every day receives the blessings of Lord Shiva.
This stotra provides mental peace, spiritual strength and happiness and prosperity in life.
Message
Lingashtakam is a symbol of devotion to Shiva and teaches that balance in material and spiritual life can be achieved through the worship of Shivalinga. This stotra serves to make devotees understand the importance of devotion, faith and dedication in life.
“Om Namah Shivaya!”
Lingashtakam Lyrics in English:
Brahmamurari Surarchita Lingam
Nirmala Bhaasita Shobhita Lingam,
Janmaja Dukhavinashaka Lingam,
Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam. ॥1॥
Devamuni Pravarchita Lingam
Kaamadaham Karunakar Lingam,
Ravanadarpa Vinashana Lingam,
Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam. ॥2॥
Sarva Sugandhi Sulepita Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam,
Siddha Suraasura Vandita Lingam,
Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam. ॥3॥
Kanaka Maha Mani Bhushita Lingam
Phanipati Veshtita Shobhita Lingam,
Daksha Suyajna Vinashana Lingam,
Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam. ॥4॥
Kunkuma Chandan Lepita Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhita Lingam,
Sanchita Paapa Vinashana Lingam,
Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam. ॥5॥
Devagana Archita Sevita Lingam
Bhaavair Bhaktibhir Eva Cha Lingam,
Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam,
Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam. ॥6॥
Ashtadala Pariveshtita Lingam
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam,
Ashta Daridra Vinashita Lingam,
Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam. ॥7॥
Suraguru Suravara Pujita Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadarchita Lingam,
Paraatparam Paramaatma Kalangam,
Tat Pranamami Sadashiva Lingam. ॥8॥
Lingashtakam Idam Punnyam Yah Pathet Shiva Sannidhau
Shivalokam Avaapnoti Shivena Saha Modate॥