Shiv Tandav Stotram
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Sarthasivandavastotram
॥ Shriganeshay Namah ॥
Jatatavigalajjala Pravahapavitasthale
Galeavalambya Lambitam Bhujangatungamalikam ।
Damad Damad Damaddama Ninadavadamarvayam
Chakara Chandtandavam Tanotu Nah Shivah Shivam ॥
Jata Kata Hasambhrama Bhramanilimpanirjhari
Vilolavichivalarai Virajamanamurdhani ।
Dhagadhagadhagajjva Lalalata Pattapavake
Kishora Chandrashekhare Ratih Pratikshanam Mama ॥
Dharadharendrana Ndinivilasabandhubandhura
Sphuradigantasantati Pramodamanamanase ।
Krupakatakshadhorani Nirudhadurdharapadi
Kvachidigambare Manovinodametuvastuni ॥
Jata Bhujan Gapingala Sphuratphanamaniprabha
Kadambakunkuma Dravapralipta Digvadhumukhe ।
Madandha Sindhu Rasphuratvagutariyamedure
Mano Vinodamadbhutam Bibhartu Bhutabhartari ॥
Sahasra Lochana Prabhritya Sheshalekhashekhara
Prasuna Dhulidhorani Vidhusaranghripithabhuh ।
Bhujangaraja Malaya Nibaddhajatajutaka
Shriyai Chiraya Jayatam Chakora Bandhushekharah ॥
Lalata Chatvarajvaladhanajnjayasphulingabha
Nipitapajnchasayakam Namannilimpanayakam ।
Sudha Mayukha Lekhaya Virajamanashekharam
Maha Kapali Sampade Shirojatalamastunah ॥
Karala Bhala Pattikadhagaddhagaddagajjvala
Ddhanajnjaya Hutikruta Prachandapajnchasayake ।
Dharadharendra Nandini Kuchagrachitrapatraka
Prakalpanaikashilpini Trilochane Ratirmama ॥
Navina Megha Mandali Niruddhadurdharasphurat
Kuhu Nishithinitamah Prabandhabaddhakandharah ।
Nilimpanirjhari Dharastanotu Krutti Sindhurah
Kalanidhanabandhurah Shriyam Jagaddhurandharah ॥
Praphulla Nila Pankaja Prapajnchakalimchatha
Vdambi Kanthakandali Raruchi Prabaddhakandharam ।
Smarachchidam Purachchhidam Bhavachchidam Makhachchidam
Gajachchidandhakachidam Tamamtakachchidam Bhaje ॥
Akharvagarvasarvamangala Kalakadambamajnjari
Rasapravaha Madhuri Vijrumbhana Madhuvratam ।
Smarantakam Purantakam Bhavantakam Makhantakam
Gajantakandhakantakam Tamantakantakam Bhaje ॥
Jayatvadabhravibhrama Bhramadbhujangamasafur
Dhigdhigdhi Nirgamatkarala Bhal Havyavat ।
Dhimiddhimiddhimidhva Nanmrudangatungamangal
Dhvanikramapravartita Prachanda Tandavah Shivah ॥
Drushadvichitratalpayor Bhujanga Mauktikasrajor
Garishtharatnaloshthayoh Suhrudvipakshapakshayoh ।
Trushnaravindachakshushoh Prajamahimahendrayoh
Sama Pravartayanmanah Kada Sadashivam Bhaje ॥
Kada Nilimpanirjhari Nikujnjakotare Vasanh
Vimuktadurmatih Sada Shirah Sthamajnjalim Vahanh ।
Vimuktalolalochano Lalamabhalalagnakah
Shiveti Mantramuchcharan Sada Sukhi Bhavamyaham ॥
Nilimp Nathnagari Kadamb Maulamallika-
Nigumphanibharksharanam Dhushnikamnohar: ।
Tanotu No Manomudam Vinodininimhanishan
Parishray Paran Padan Tadgajatvishayan Chyah ॥
Prachanda Vadwanal Prabhashubhapracharani
Mahashtasiddhikamini Janavahoot Jalpana ।
Vimukt Vaam Lochno Vivahkalikdhwanihi
Shiveti Mantrabhusha Jagjjaya Jayatam ॥
Idam Hi Nityameva Muktamuttamottamam Stavam
Pathansmaran Bruvannaro Vishuddhimeti Santatam ।
Hare Gurau Subhaktimashu Yati Nanyatha Gatim
Vimohanam Hi Dehinam Sushankarasya Chintanam ॥
Puja Vasanasamaye Dashavaktragitam,
Yah Shambhupujanaparam Pathati Pradoshe ।
Tasya Sthiram Rathagajendraturangayuktam,
Lakshmim Sadaiva Sumukhim Pradadati Shambhuh ॥
Iti Shriravan Kritam
Shiv Tandav Stotram Sampoornam
Shiv Tandav Stotram About
Shiv Tandav Stotram is a powerful and rhythmic hymn composed by Ravana in praise of Lord Shiva, describing the cosmic dance (Tandava) of Shiva which symbolizes creation, preservation, and destruction. The stotram celebrates Shiva's majestic form, his divine attributes, and the dynamic energy of the universe.
Meaning
The hymn vividly describes Lord Shiva’s fierce and majestic form with his matted hair, crescent moon, third eye, snake adornments, and his cosmic dance that maintains the balance of the universe. It praises his power to destroy evil, bestow blessings, and uphold dharma. The stotram invokes Shiva’s energy to bring peace, strength, and spiritual awakening.
Benefits
- Removes negative energies and obstacles
- Brings mental strength, courage, and confidence
- Fosters spiritual growth and inner peace
- Blesses with prosperity, happiness, and grace
- Protects from enemies and legal troubles
Significance
The Shiv Tandav Stotram is widely revered and recited by devotees seeking divine blessings, strength, and spiritual wisdom. It is especially auspicious to chant during festivals like Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh Kaal, and eclipses. The stotram is believed to have the power to purify the environment, elevate consciousness, and align the devotee with the cosmic rhythm of creation and destruction.