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The Lingashtakam and Bilvashtakam are two revered Sanskrit hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva. They are often chanted by devotees as a form of prayer and meditation.

Lingashtakam Lyrics

The Lingashtakam is an eight-stanza hymn (Ashtakam means eight) that praises the glory and significance of the Shiva Lingam, a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva. Each stanza describes different attributes and benefits of worshipping the Lingam.

Sanskrit:

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Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam

Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam

Janmaja Dukha Vinashaka Lingam

Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam

Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam

Ravana Darpa Vinashaka Lingam

Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Sarva Sugandhi Sulepita Lingam

Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam

Siddha Suraasura Vandita Lingam

Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushita Lingam

Phanipati Veshtita Shobhita Lingam

Daksha Suyajna Vinashana Lingam

Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Kumkuma Chandana Lepita Lingam

Pankaja Haara Sushobhita Lingam

Sanchita Paapa Vinashana Lingam

Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Devaganaarchita Sevita Lingam

Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam

Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam

Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Ashta Dalopari Veshtita Lingam

Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam

Ashta Daridra Vinashana Lingam

Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Suraguru Suravara Pujita Lingam

Suravana Pushpa Sadarchita Lingam

Paratparam Paramatmaka Lingam

Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

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English Transliteration (approximate meaning):

1. I bow before that Eternal Shiva Lingam,

Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and all gods,

Which is pure and shines with divine luster,

And which destroys the sorrows of birth.

1. I bow before that Eternal Shiva Lingam,

Which is worshipped by gods and the best of sages,

Which burns desires and is full of compassion,

And which destroyed the pride of Ravana.

1. I bow before that Eternal Shiva Lingam,

Which is beautifully anointed with all fragrant pastes,

Which is the cause of increasing intellect,

And which is worshipped by Siddhas, gods, and demons.

1. I bow before that Eternal Shiva Lingam,

Which is adorned with gold and great jewels,

Which is beautifully encircled by the lord of serpents,

And which destroyed the sacrifice of Daksha.

1. I bow before that Eternal Shiva Lingam,

Which is smeared with saffron and sandalwood paste,

Which is beautifully adorned with lotus garlands,

And which destroys accumulated sins.

1. I bow before that Eternal Shiva Lingam,

Which is worshipped and served by hosts of gods,

Which is worshipped with devotion and deep feeling,

And which shines like millions of suns.

1. I bow before that Eternal Shiva Lingam,

Which is encircled by eight petals (of a lotus),

Which is the cause of all creation,

And which destroys the eight kinds of poverty.

1. I bow before that Eternal Shiva Lingam,

Which is worshipped by the preceptor of gods and the best of gods,

Which is always worshipped with flowers from the divine garden,

And which is beyond the highest, the supreme Self.

Bilvashtakam Lyrics

The Bilvashtakam is another eight-stanza hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, specifically praising the sacred Bilva leaf (Aegle marmelos) and its significance in the worship of Shiva. It describes how offering Bilva leaves pleases Shiva and bestows various blessings.

Sanskrit:

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Tridalam Trigunakaram Trinethram Cha Triyayudham

Trijanma Papa Samharam Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam

Trishakhai Bilva Patraischa Hyachhidrai Komalai Shubhai

Shiva Pujam Karishyami Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam

Akhanda Bilva Patrena Pujite Nandikeshware

Shuddhyanti Sarva Papebhyo Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam

Salagrama Mahadana Phalam Koti Gunadhikam

Shiva Koti Sahasrasya Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam

Dandi Koti Sahasrani Vajapeya Shatani Cha

Koti Kanya Mahadanam Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam

Lakshmyascha Sthana Utpannam Mahadevasya Cha Priyam

Bilva Vriksham Prayachhami Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam

Darshanam Bilva Vrikshasya Sparshanam Papa Nashanam

Aghora Papa Samharam Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam

Moola To Brahma Roopaya Madhyato Vishnu Roopine

Agrataha Shiva Roopaya Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam

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English Transliteration (approximate meaning):

1. With its three leaves, representing the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas),

Three eyes (of Shiva), and three weapons,

It destroys the sins of three births – I offer one Bilva leaf to Shiva.

1. With three-branched Bilva leaves, unbroken, tender, and auspicious,

I perform Shiva Puja – I offer one Bilva leaf to Shiva.

1. By worshipping Nandi (Shiva's bull) with an unbroken Bilva leaf,

All sins are purified – I offer one Bilva leaf to Shiva.

1. The fruit of offering a Salagrama is multiplied a crore times,

One Bilva leaf offered to Shiva is equivalent to a thousand crores of Shivas.

1. A thousand crores of penances, hundreds of Vajapeya sacrifices,

The great gift of a crore maidens – (all these are equal to) offering one Bilva leaf to Shiva.

1. Born from the abode of Lakshmi, dear to Mahadeva,

I offer the Bilva tree – I offer one Bilva leaf to Shiva.

1. Seeing the Bilva tree, touching it, destroys sins,

It destroys even the most heinous sins – I offer one Bilva leaf to Shiva.

1. At its root is the form of Brahma, in its middle is the form of Vishnu,

At its tip is the form of Shiva – I offer one Bilva leaf to Shiva.

These hymns are powerful expressions of devotion and are chanted with great reverence by followers of Shaivism.