Dwadash Jyotirlinga Stotram
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Sourashtra Dese Visadhethi Ramye,
Jyothirmayam Chandra Kalavathamsam,
Bhakthi Pradhanaya Krupavatheernam,
Tham Soma Nadham Saranam Prapadhye ॥
Sri Shaila Sange Vibhudathi Sange,
Thulathi Thune Api Mudha Vasantham,
Thamarjunam Mallika Poorvamekam,
Namami Samsara Samudhra Sethum ॥
Avanthikayam Vihithavatharam,
Mukthi Pradhanaya Cha Sajjananam,
Akalamruthyo Parirakshanatham,
Vande Maha Kala Maha Suresam ॥
Kavaerika Narmadhayo Pavithre,
Samagame Sajjana Tharanaya,
Sadaiva Mandha Tripure Vasantham,
Onkarameesam Shivameka Meede ॥
Poorvothare Prajjwalika Nidhane,
Sada Vasantham Girija Sametham,
Surasuradhitha Pada Padmam,
Sri Vaidyanatham Tham Aham Namami ॥
Yaamye Sadange Nagare Adhi Ramye,
Vibhooshithangam Vividaischa Bhogai,
Sad Bhakthi Mukthi Prada Meesa Mekam,
Sri Naganatham Saranam Prapadhye ॥
Mahadri Parswe Cha Thate Ramantham,
Sampoojyamanam Sathatham Muneendrai,
Surasurair Yaksha Mahoraghadyai,
Kedarameesam Shivameka Meede ॥
Sahyadri Seershe Vimale Vasantham,
Godavari Theera Pavithra Dese,
Yad Darsanal Pathakamasu Nasam,
Prayathi Tham Traimbaka Meesa Meede ॥
Suthamra Varnee Jala Rasi Yoge,
Nibhadhya Sethum Visikhaira Sankyai,
Sri Ramachandrna Samarpitham Tham,
Ramesamakhyam Niyatham Smarami ॥
Yam Dakini Sakinika Samaje,
Nishevyamanam Pisithasanaischa,
Sadaiva Bheemadhi Pada Prasidham,
Tham Shnkaram Bhaktha Hitham Namami ॥
Sayanda Mananda Vane Vasantham,
Mananda Kandam Hatha Papa Vrundam,
Varanasi Nadha Manadha Nadham,
Sri Viswanadham Saranam Prapadhye ॥
Ilapure Ramya Visalake Asmin,
Samullasantham Cha Jagad Varenyam,
Vande Maha Dhara Thara Swabhavam,
Ghusruneswarakhyam Saranam Prapadhye ॥
Jyothir Maya Dwadasa Linga Kanam,
Shivathmanam Prokthamidham Kramena,
Sthothram Padithwa Manujo Athi Bhakthyo,
Phalam Thadalokye Nijam Bhajescha ॥
Dwadash Jyotirlinga Stotram About
Dwadash Jyotirlinga Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are the most revered shrines of Lord Shiva spread across India. Each verse of the stotram praises one of these twelve radiant Jyotirlingas, highlighting their divine significance, legendary stories, and the powerful manifestations of Lord Shiva.
Meaning
The stotram describes the distinct attributes of each Jyotirlinga, such as Somanatha in Saurashtra, Mallikarjuna in Shri Shaila, Mahakala in Ujjain, Omkareshwar in Amaleshwar, and others. It invokes Lord Shiva’s blessings through these sacred abodes, seeking forgiveness of sins, spiritual upliftment, and worldly prosperity.
Benefits
- Purifies sins accumulated over multiple lifetimes
- Brings spiritual growth and inner peace
- Invokes divine protection and blessings
- Assists in overcoming obstacles and hardships
- Promotes prosperity, health, and longevity
Significance
The Dwadash Jyotirlinga Stotram is a highly revered devotional hymn chanted by devotees to connect deeply with Lord Shiva's divine forms manifested at the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines. It is believed that regular recitation helps devotees attain moksha (liberation) and fulfill their worldly and spiritual desires. The stotram is especially auspicious during temple pilgrimages, Maha Shivaratri, and other Shiva-related festivals.