Lingashtakam
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Brahma Muraari Sura Aarcita Linggam Nirmala Bhaasita Shobhita Linggam.
Janmaja Duhkha Vinaashaka Linggam Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva Linggam॥1॥
Deva Muni Pravara Aarcita Linggam Kaama Dahan Karunnaa Kara Linggam.
Raavanna Darpa Vinaashana Linggam Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva Linggam॥2॥
Sarva Sugandhi Sulepita Linggam Buddhi Vivardhana Kaaranna Linggam.
Siddha Sura Asura Vandita Linggam Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva Linggam॥3॥
Kanaka Mahaamanni Bhuushita Linggam Phanni Pati Veshtita Shobhita Linggam.
Daksha Su Yajna Vinaashana Linggam Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva Linggam॥4॥
Kunkuma Chandana Lepita Linggam Pankaja Haara Su Shobhita Linggam.
Sanchita Paapa Vinaashana Linggam Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva Linggam॥5॥
Deva Gana Aarcita Sevita Linggam Bhaavair Bhaktibhih Eva Ca Linggam.
Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Linggam Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva Linggam॥6॥
Ashta Dalo Pariveshita Linggam Sarva Samutbhava Kaarana Linggam.
Ashta Daridra Vinaashita Linggam Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva Linggam॥7॥
Sur Guru Suravara Poojita Linggam Suravana Pushpa Sada Aarcita Linggam.
Paratparam Paramatmak Linggam Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva Linggam॥8॥
Lingashtakam Idam Punyam Yah Pathet Shiva Sannidhau.
Lingashtakam About
Lingashtakam is a revered Sanskrit hymn consisting of eight verses composed by Adi Shankaracharya, extolling the greatness of the Shiva Linga, the symbolic representation of Lord Shiva. The hymn praises the divine qualities, spiritual significance, and cosmic power embodied by the Shiva Linga.
Meaning
The hymn describes the Shiva Linga as the eternal, formless, and all-pervading reality that transcends creation and destruction. It depicts the Linga adorned with sacred substances like sandalwood, ash, and flowers, symbolizing purity and spiritual awakening. Each verse highlights different aspects of the Linga’s power to destroy ignorance, grant liberation, and protect devotees.
Benefits
- Purifies the mind and body
- Removes sins and ignorance
- Brings peace, spiritual growth, and liberation
- Provides protection and removes obstacles
- Enhances devotion, wisdom, and concentration
Significance
Lingashtakam is widely chanted during Shiva worship, especially on auspicious occasions like Maha Shivaratri and Pradosh Vrat. It is believed to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings, deepen spiritual awareness, and foster a strong connection with the cosmic divine energy represented by the Shiva Linga.