shiva stotram

Kailaasarana Shiva ChandramouliPhaneendra Maathaa Mukutee ZalaaleeKaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha HaareeThujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning: Oh, Lord Shiva, who is seated on Mount Kailas, whose forhead is decorated with the moon and the king of serpents as a crown, who is the Ocean of Mercy and the remover of delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
MRITYUNJAYA MANTRA
Aum Trayambakam YajaamaheySugandhim Pusti VardhanamUrvaarukamiva BandhanaathMrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning: We worship the three eyed One (Lord Shiva) who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings; may He liberate me from death, for the sake of immortality, even as cucumber is severed from its bondage of the vine.
Mrutyunjayaaya RudraayaNeelakantaaya ShambhaveAmriteshaaya SarvaayaMahadevaaya Te Namaha
Meaning: I pray to Lord Mahadeva who has conquered death, who is the destroyer of the universe, who has a blue neck and who gives happiness to all.
Vande Deva Umaa Pathim SuragurumVande Jagat KaaranamVande Pannaga Bhooshanam Mruga DharamVande Pashoonam PathimVande Soorya Shashanka Vahni NayanamVande Mukunda PriyamVande Bhakta Jana Ashrayam Cha VaradamVande Shiva Shankaram
Meaning:I bow down to the Lord of Uma (Parvathi), the divine Guru, the cause of the universe. I bow down to the Lord who is adorned with snake and wears tiger skin, the Lord of all creatures. I bow down to the Lord whose three eyes are the sun, moon and fire and to whom Lord Vishu is near. I bow down to the Lord who is the refuge of all devotees and the giver of boons, Shiva Shanakara.
Gauri Vallabha KaamaareyKaala Koota VishaasanaMaam Uddhhare PadambhojeTripura Agnyata Kaantaka
Meaning: Please save me, oh Lord Kaamaarey (another name for Lord Shiva). You are mother Gauri's consort; You are the One who drank the kaala koota poison (which resulted from the churning of the ocean); You are the destroyer of the three cities. Oh Lord I have taken refuge at Your Feet.
LINGAASHTAKAM
Brahma Muraari Suraarchita LingamNirmala Bhashita Shobhita LingamJanmaja Dukha Vinaashaka LingamTat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches and which destroys the cycle of births and deaths.
Devamuni Pravaraarchita LingamKaamadaham Karunaakara LingamRaavana Darpa Vinaashaka LingamTat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is the destroyer of desires, which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely compassionate and which subdued the pride of Raavana.
Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha LingamBuddhi Vivardhana Kaarana LingamSiddha Suraasura Vanditha LingamTat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is lavishly smeared with variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought and enkindles the light of discrimination, and before which the Siddhas and Suras and Asuras prostrate.
Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha LingamPhanipathi Veshtitha Shobhitha LingamDaksha Suyajna Vinaashaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, the destroyer of Dakshas sacrifice, which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with different gems and rubies and which glows with the garland of the serpent Lord coiled around it.
Kumkuma Chandana Lepitha LingamPankaja Haara Sushobhitha LingamSanchitha Paapa Vinaashaka LingamTat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is smeared with saffron and sandal paste, which is decorated with lotus garlands and which wipes out all accumulated sins.
Devaganaarchitha Sevitha LingamBhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha LingamDinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is worshipped by the multitude of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and whose splendor is like that of a million suns.
Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha LingamSarva Samudbhava Kaarana LingamAshta Daridra Vinaashaka LingamTat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and misery in its eight aspects, which is the cause of all creation and which stands on the eight petalled Lotus.
Suraguru Suravara Pujitha LingamSuravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha LingamParaatparam Paramatmaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is the Transcendent Being and the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras and their preceptor (Brhaspathi), with innumerable flowers from the celestial gardens.
SHIVA PANCHAAKSHARA STOTRA
Nagendra Haaraaya ThrilochanaayaBhasmaanga Raagaaya MaheshvaraayaNityaaya Suddhaaya DigambaraayaTasmai Nakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya.
Meaning: I offer my humble salutations to Lord Mahesvara - who has a garland of serpents around the neck; who has three eyes; whose body is covered with ash (vibhuti); who is eternal; who is pure; who has the entire sky as His dress and who is embodies as the first letter Na.
Mandaakini Salila Chandana ChaarthitaayaNandeesvara Pramatha Naatha MahesvaraayaMandaara Pushpa Vahu Pushpa SupoojitaayaTasmai Makaaraaya Namah Shivaaya
Meaning: I bow to Lord Mahesvara, who is embodied as Makaara (letter Ma), whose body is anointed with holy waters from the river Ganges and sandal paste, who is the sovereign king of the Pramatha Ganas and who is adorned with innumerable divine flowers such as Mandaara.
Shivaaya Gauri Vadana Aravinda Sooryaaya Dakshaadhvara NaashakaayaSree Neelakantaaya Vrisha DhvajaayaTasmai Shikaaraaya Namah Shivaaya
Meaning: I offer my salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the resplendent sun for mother Gauri's lotus face (sun causes the lotus flower to open up and bloom; Lord Shiva makes mother Gauri's face bloom), who is the destroyer of Daksha's sacrificial ritual, who is the blue necked Lord (due to the Haalahala poison which He agreed to consume), whose banner bears the emblem of a bull and who is embodied as the letter Shi.
Vasishta Kumbhodbhava GautamaayaMuneendra Devaarchita SekharaayaChandraarka Vaishvaanara LochanaayaTasmai Vakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya
Meaning: I prostrate before the God of Gods, who is worshipped and prayed to by great sages such as Vashishta, Agastya and Gautama, whose eyes are sun, moon and the fire and who is embodied as Vakaara (letter Va).
Yajna Swaroopaaya JataadharaayaPinaaka Hasthaaya SanaatanaayaDivyaaya Devaaya DigambaraayaTasmai Yakaraaya Namah Shivaaya.
Meaning: Prostrartions to the sacred Lord who is the Yaksa incarnate, whose hairs are long and matted, who holds Pinaaka (trident) in His hand, who has the entire sky as His attire and who is embodied as the letter Ya.
Panchaaksharam Idam PunyamYah Pateh Shiva SannidhauShivaloka MavaapnotheeShivena Saha Modate
Meaning: Whoever repeats this prayer composed with the five holy letters before Lord Shiva, attains that supreme abode of His and enjoys the eternal Bliss.

SLOKAS

Shuklaambara Dharam VishnumShashi Varnam Chatur BhujamPrasanna Vadanam DhyaayetSarva Vighna Upashaanthaye
Meaning: We meditate on Lord Ganesha - who is clad in white (representing purity), who is all pervading (present everywhere), whose complexion is gray like that of ash (glowing with spiritual splendor), who has four arms, who has bright countenance (depicting inner calm and happiness) and who can destroy all obstacles (in our spiritual and worldly path).




Vakratunda MahakaayaSuryakoti SamaprabhaNirvighnam Kuru Mey DevaSarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning :The Lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the luster of a million suns, I pray to thee Oh Lord, to remove the obstacles from all the actions I intend to perform.




Agajaanana PadmaarkamGajaananam AharnishamAnekadantham BhaktaanaamEkadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning: I worship day and night that elephant faced Lord Ganesha who is like sun to the lotus face of Mother Parvati. Giver of many boons, the single tusked Ganesh, I salute Thee to give e a boon.




Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi SevitamKapitta Jamboophaala Saara BhakshitamUmaasutam Shoka Vinaasha KaaranamNamaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning : The Lord with the elephant face, served by all the Ganas, One who takes as His food, the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala (these are two favorite fruits of Ganesh), son of Uma (Mother Parvati), destroyer of misery of the devotees, controller of obstacles, we worship Your Lotus Feet.
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Ganaanaam Twam Ganapathi Gam HavaamaheKavim Kaveenaam Upamasra VastamamJyeshta Raajam Brahmanaam BrahmanaspathaAanashrunvanna Oothibhi Seedha Saadanam
Meaning: We invite You, the Lord of spiritual faith (of Lord Shiva). You are the wisest among the wise, the best to be given as a standard of comparison. You are the senior Lord, Lord of the Vedic manthras, listening to our prayers. Please visit our home with prosperous things and be seated here.






GANESH GAYATHRI


Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya DheemaheTanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning: We meditate on that super power, we invoke the single tusked boon giver, Ganesh.




GANESHA PANCHARATNAM


Mudakaraatha Modakam Sada Vimukti SaadhakamKalaadharaavatamsakam Vilasiloka RakshakamAnaaya Kaika Naayakam Vinasitebha DaityakamNataasubhasu Naashakam Namaami Tham Vinaayakam.
Meaning: I prostrate before Lord Vinaayaka who joyously holds modaka in His hand, who bestows salvation, who wears the moon as a crown in His head, who is the sole leader of those who lose themselves in the world. The leader of the leaderless who destroyed the elephant demon called Gajaasura and who quickly destroys the sins of those who bow down to Him, I worship such a Lord Ganesh.


Natetaraati Bheekaram Navoditaarka BhaasvaramNamat Suraari Nirjanam Nataadhi Kaapa DuddharamSuresvaram Nidheesvaram Gajesvaram GaneshvaramMahesvaram Samaasraye Paraatparam Nirantaram.
Meaning: I meditate eternally on Him, the Lord of the Ganas, who is frightening to those not devoted, who shines like the morning sun, to whom all the Gods and demons bow, who removes the great distress of His devotees and who is the best among the best.




Samasta Loka Samkaram Nirasta Daitya KunjaramDaredarodaram Varam Vare Bhavaktra MaksharamKrupaakaram Kshamaakaram Mudaakaram YasaskaramManaskaram Namaskrutaam Namaskaromi Bhaasvaram.
Meaning: I bow down with my whole mind to the shining Ganapati who brings happiness to all the worlds, who destroyed the demon Gajasura, who has a big belly, beautiful elephant face, who is immortal, who gives mercy, forgiveness and happiness to those who bow to Him and who bestows fame and a well disposed mind.




Akimchanaarti Marjanam Chirantanokti BhaajanamPuraari Poorva Nandanam Suraari Garva CharvanamPrapancha Naasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayaadi BhushanamKapola Daana Vaaranam Bhajaey Puraana Vaaranam.
Meaning: I worship the ancient elephant God who destroys the pains of the poor, who is the abode of Aum, who is the first son of Lord Shiva (Shiva who is the destroyer of triple cities), who destroys the pride of the enemies of the Gods, who is frightening to look at during the time of world's destruction, who is fierce like an elephant in rut and who wears Dhananjaya and other serpents as his ornaments.




Nitaantikaanta Dantakaanti Mantakaanta KaatmajamAchintya Rupa Mantaheena Mantaraaya KrintanamHrudantarey Nirantaram Vasantameva YoginamTameka Danta Meva Tam Vichintayaami Santatam.
Meaning: I constantly reflect upon that single tusked God only, whose lustrous tusk is very beautiful, who is the son of Lord Shiva, (Shiva, the God of destruction), whose form is immortal and unknowable, who tears asunder all obstacles, and who dwells forever in the hearts of the Yogis.




Mahaaganesa Pancharatnam Aadarena YonvahamPrajapati Prabhaatake Hrudi Smaran GanesvaramArogatham Adoshataam Susaahitim SuputrataamSamaahitaayu Rastabhootim Abhyupaiti Sochiraat.
Meaning: He who recites this every morning with devotion, these five gems about Lord Ganapati and who remembers in his heart the great Ganesha, will soon be endowed with a healthy life free of all blemishes, will attain learning, noble sons, a long life that is calm and pleasant and will be endowed with spiritual and material prosperity.




TWELVE NAMES OF GANESHA
Pranamya Shirasa DevamGauriputram VinaayakamBhakataavaasam Smare NityamAayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye
Meaning:Every day, I bow down to that Lord, the son of Gowri, the Lord one who lives in the heart of the devotees, blessing them always with good health and prosperity.
Prathamam Vakratundam ChaEkadantam DviteeyakamThriteeyam Krishna PingaakshamGajavaktram Chaturthakam
Meaning: Starting from here the twelve names of Ganesha are mentioned and he is worshipped in those different forms. The first as the Lord with the curved trunk; second, as the one with only one tusk, third, as the one with black (red/brown) eyes, fourth, as the one with giant structure.
Lambodaram Panchamaam ChaShashtam Vikatameva ChaSaptamam Vighnaraajendram Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam
Meaning: Fifth, as the one with a big (long) stomach, six, as the one with a huge body Seven, as the remover of obstacles, eight, as the one with smoke gray color
Navamam Phaalachandram ChaDasamam Tu VinaayakamEkaadasam GanapatimDvaadasam Tu Gajaananam
Meaning: Ninth, as the one with moon on the front of His head, tenth, as the foremost leader, eleventh, as the leader of the ganas, twelfth as the one with elephant face.
Dvaadasaitaani NaamaaniTrisandhyam Yah PathernnarahNa Cha Vighna Bhayam TasyaSarva Siddhikaram Prabho
Meaning: Any person, who remembers these twelve names of Ganesha, three times in a day, will have all their obstacles and fear removed and will attain success. (This group of verses is said to be sage Narada's offering to Lord Ganesh.)
SIXTEEN NAMES OF GANESHA
Sumukhascha EkadanthaschaKapilo GajakarnakahaLambodarascha Vikato Vighnaraajo Ganaadhipaa
Meaning: The various names and associated forms of God Ganesha are enumerated and need to be meditated upon here - the one with an auspicious face, the single tusked Lord, the one who is of red color, the one with the ears of an elephant, the one with a big stomach, the one with a jovial disposition, the controller of obstacles, the Lord of the Ganas.
Dhoomaketur GanaadhyashahPhaalachandro GajaananaVakratundo ShoorpakarnoHeyrambho Skandapoorvajaha
Meaning:The one of smoke gray color, the leader of the ganas, the one who has moon in the front of his forehead, the elephant faced one, the one with a curved trunk (or broken tusk), the one with big (basket like) ears, the one who is heroic like a buffalo, the elder brother of Skanda (Skanda is another name for Lord Subrahmanya)
Shodashaitaani NamaaniYah Pateth SrunuyaadapiVidyaarambhe Vivahe Cha Praveshey Nirgamey TatahSangraamey Sarva KaaryeshuVighnas Tasya Na JaayatheAbheepsitaartha Siddhyartham Poojitoya SurairapiSarva Vighna Chhido Tasmai Sree Ganaadhipataye Namaha
Meaning:Whoever the one who recites and listens to these sixteen names at the beginning of studies, at the time of marriage, while entering or departing a place, or at the battle field, all their obstacles will be removed. Even the Gods worship Lord Ganesha to receive the fulfillment of their actions. Oh Lord Ganesh, the One who has this power of destroying all the obstacles in the way of the devotees, I prostrate before you.