Shiv Rudhrashtakam - Namami Shamishan Nirvan Roopam
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Namami Shamishan Nirvan Roopam
Vibhum Vyapakam Brahma Veda Swaroopam
Nijam Nirgunam Nirvikalpam Nireeham
Chidakasamaakasa Vasam Bhajeham
Niraakara Monkaara Moolam Thureeyam
Giraa Jnana Gotheethamesam Gireesam
Karalam Maha Kala Kalam Krupalam
Gunaa Gara Samsara Param Nathoham
Thushaaraadhi Sankasa Gowram Gabheeram,
Mano Bhootha Koti Prabha Sree Sareeram,
Sphuran Mouli Kallolini Charu Ganga,
Lasaddala Balendu Kante Bhujanga
Chalath Kundalam Bru Sunethram Vishaalam,
Prasannananam Neela Kandam Dhayalam,
Mugadheesa Charmambaeam Munda Malam,
Priyam Shankaram Sarva Nadham Bhajami
Prachandam Prakrushtam Prakalbham Paresam,
Akhandam Ajam Bhanu Koti Prakasam,
Thraya Soola Nirmoolanam Soola Panim,
Bhajeham Bhavani Pathim Bhava Gamyam
Kalatheetha Kalyani Kalpanthakari,
Sada Sajjananda Datha Purari,
Chidananda Sandoha Mohapahari,
Praseeda Praseeda Prabho Mamamadhari
Na Yavad Umanada Padaravindam,
Bhajantheeha Loke Pare Vaa Naraanaam,
Na Thath Sukham Shanthi Santhapa Nasam,
Praseedha Prabho Sarva Bhoothadhivasam
Na Janami Yogam, Japam, Naiva Poojaam,
Nathoham Sada Sarvadha Shambhu Thubhyam,
Jara Janma Dukhogha Thathpyamanam,
Prabho Pahi Aapannamameesa Shambho
Rudhrashtakam Idham Proktham Viprena Hara Thoshaye,
Ye Padanthi Naraa Bhakthya Thesham Shambhu Praseedathi
Shiv Rudhrashtakam - Namami Shamishan Nirvan Roopam About
Namami Shamishan Nirvan Roopam Rudrashtakam is a famous hymn written by Goswami Tulsidas in praise of Lord Shiva. It consists of eight stanzas that describe the greatness, divine qualities, and cosmic forms of Shiva. The hymn is dedicated to invoking Shiva’s protection, blessings, and the removal of sufferings.
Meaning
The hymn praises Shiva’s formless, omnipresent, eternal nature who embodies the essence of Brahma and the Vedas. It describes Shiva’s compassionate and fierce forms, his role as the lord of the universe, the destroyer of evil, and the grantor of liberation. The verses emphasize surrender, devotion, and the upliftment of the soul.
Benefits
- Removes sufferings and obstacles
- Brings peace, spiritual growth, and liberation
- Purifies mind and body
- Grants protection and blessings
- Enhances devotion and faith
Significance
Reciting Rudrashtakam, especially on Maha Shivaratri and Mondays, is believed to please Lord Shiva and bring immense spiritual benefits to the devotee. It is one of the most powerful stotras that purify the heart and connect one deeply with Shiva’s divine consciousness.