Lingashtakam is a stotram (a chant consisting of eight verses) recited in honor of Shiva. An altar honoring Lord Shiva in his “Linga” manifestation. Some people also refer to Lingashtakam by its other name, Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam Stotram.
Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam
Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning – I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam which is adored by Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and the Gods, which is pure, shining, and well-adorned, And which destroys the sorrows associated with birth (and human life). I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam.
Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam
Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam
Meaning – I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam which is worshipped by the Gods and the best of Sages, which burns all desires, which is compassionate, and which destroyed the pride of even Ravana. I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam.
Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning – I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam which is beautifully smeared with various fragrant pastes, which is the cause behind the elevation of a person’s (spiritual) intelligence and discernment, and which is praised by the Siddhas, Devas, and the Asuras. I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam.
Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha Lingam
Phanipathi Veshtitha Shobhitha Lingam
Daksha Suyajna Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning – I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam which is decorated with Gold and other precious gems, which is adorned with the best of the serpents wrapped around it, and which destroyed the grand yajna (sacrifice) of Daksha. I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam.
Kumkuma Chandana Lepitha Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam
Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning – I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam which is anointed with Kumkuma (Saffron) and Chandana (Sandal paste), which is beautifully decorated with garlands of Lotuses, and which destroys the accumulated sins (of several lives). I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam.
Devaganaarchitha Sevitha Lingam
Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam
Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning – I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam which is worshipped and served by the group of Devas (Gods) with true Bhava (emotion or contemplation) and Bhakti (devotion), and which has the splendor of a million suns. I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam.
Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
Ashta Daridra Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning – I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam which is surrounded by eight-petalled flowers, which is the cause behind all creation, and which destroys the eight poverties. I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam.
Suraguru Suravara Pujitha Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha Lingam
Paraatparam Paramatmaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
Meaning – I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam Which is worshipped by the Preceptor of Gods (Lord Brihaspati) and the Best of the Gods, which is always worshipped by the flowers from the celestial garden, which is superior to even the best and which is the greatest. I salute that eternal Shiva Lingam.
Lingashtakam Idam Punyam Padeth Shiva Sannidhow
Shivalokam Avapnothi Shive Na Sahamodathe
Meaning – Whoever recites this Lingasthakam near Shiva Lingam will, in the end, attain the abode of Lord Shiva and enjoy his bliss.
Shiva Lingashtakam Mantra Benefits
Reciting the Lingashtakam is thought to calm the mind. One can achieve moksha and enter Shivaloka by reciting the Lingastakam mantra with unwavering devotion on a regular basis. Download the English version of the Lingashtakam lyrics and recite them with great devotion to earn Shiva’s favor.
