I offer my salutations to the Lingam which is the eternal form of Shiva, that is revered by gods and beings, the doorway of good thoughts and devotion, which shines like a billion suns. I bow down before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva, that is adorned by saffron and sandal paste, the one that wears the garland of lotus flowers, that destroys accumulated sins. I pray to the Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva, the one that is ornamented by great jewels and gold, which shines in the company of snake, and which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha. I bow down to the Lingam, which is eternal Shiva, that is adorned by fragrances, which leads to increasing wisdom, and that is worshipped by devas, sages, and demons. I offer my salutations to the Lingam, which is the form of eternal Shiva, that is worshipped by great saints and Gods, which destroys the god of love, that showers mercy, and which destroyed the pride of Ravana. I bow down before the Lingam, which is the eternal form of Lord Shiva, that is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods, which is pure and resplendent, and which destroys sorrows of birth. Below is the complete hymn in English with meaning for each stanza. Shaiva priests consider it to be greatly auspicious to chant the Lingashtakam during Shivratri nights. Lingashtakam Stotram is included in the list of the most chanted Shiva mantras. Here is the complete prayer in simple Devanagari (Hindi).
Lingashtakam Stotram – “Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam” Whoever recites the Lingasthakam Stotram on a daily basis in the presence of Shiva would travel to the world of Shiva and live in his company. It has the power to destroy the past karmas of worshippers. It is covered by sandal paste and kumkum and adorned with garlands. Decorated with gold and precious stones and radiating the effulgence of shining gems, it even caused the destruction of Daksha. Adorned with fragrances, the Shiva Linga brings increased intelligence. Worshipped by sages and gods, it is powerful enough to take away the pride of dreadful demons like Ravana. Filled with peace at all the time, it destroys any suffering caused by the cycle of birth and rebirth. It states that linga is worshipped by Vishnu and Brahma as well. Each stanza of this hymn lists the God’s glory and the benefits of worshipping Shivalinga. This prayer glorifies the Shiva-Linga and its greatness in an elaborated form. Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,Īnd which destroys eight types of poverty.One of the most effective methods to praise and please Lord Shiva, Lingasthakam Stotram is a prayer formed of eight salutations or invocations offered to the Supreme Deity in his aspect as Linga, the universal symbol of creation and source of everything. Which is served by gods and other beings, Which wears the garland of lotus flowers, Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron, Which shines with the snake being with it, Which is ornamented by gold, rubies and great jewels, Meaning:I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva, Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,Īnd which is worshipped by sages, devas and asuras Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas, Meaning: I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva, Shiva Lingashtakam or Shiv Linga Ashtakam is a highly revered prayer to Shiva. Shiva Lingashtakam features eight Stanzas on glory of Shivalinga and it is said that any Shiva devotee who chants the holy octet of the Shiva Lingam with great devotion would in the end get moksha (liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth) and will reach the Shiva Loka (the world of God Shiva).