Shiva Linga
Ashtakam Mantra Lyrics
Brahma Murari surarchita Lingam ( I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Nirmala bhasita sobhita Lingam ( Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas,
Janmaja dukha vinasaka Lingam ( Which is pure and resplendent,
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam ( And which
destroys sorrows of birth.
Devamuni pravararchita Lingam ( I bow before
that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,Which is
Kamadahana karunakara Lingam ( worshipped by
great sages and devas, which destroyed the
Ravana darpa vinasaka Lingam ( god of love,
Which destroyed the god of love Which showers
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam ( mercy ,And which
destroyed the pride of Ravana.
Sarva sugandhi sulepita Lingam ( I bow before
that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Buddhi vivardhana karana Lingam ( Which is
anointed by perfumes,
Siddha surasura vandita Lingam ( Which leads
to growth of wisdom,
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam ( And which is
worshipped by sages, devas and asuras.
Kanaka maha mani bhushita Lingam ( I bow before
that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Paniphati veshtitha shobhita Lingam ( Which is
ornamented by gold and great jewels,
Dakshasu yajna vinashana Lingam ( Which shines
with the snake being with it,
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam ( And which
destroyed the Yagna of Daksha.
Kumkuma chandana lepita Lingam ( I bow before
that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Pankaja hara sushosbhita Lingam ( Which is
adorned by sandal paste and saffron,
Sanchita papa vinashana Lingam ( Which wears
the garland of lotus flowers,
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam ( And which can
destroy accumulated sins.
Devaganarchita sevita Lingam ( I bow before
that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Bhavair bhaktibhi revacha Lingam ( Which is served
by gods and other beings,
Dinakarakoti prabhakara Lingam ( Which is the
doorway for devotion and good thought,
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam ( And which
shines like billions of Suns.
Ashta dalopari veshtia Lingam ( I bow before
that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Sarva samudbhava karana Lingam ( Which is
surrounded by eight petals,
Ashta daridra vinashana Lingam ( Which is the
prime reason of all riches,
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam ( And which
destroys eight types of poverty.
Suraguru suravara pujita Lingam ( I bow before
that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,Which is
Suravana pushpa sadarchita Lingam ( worshipped by
the teacher of gods,Which is worshipped
Paratparam paramatmaka Lingam ( by the best of
gods,Which is always worshipped by the
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam ( flowers,From
the garden of Gods,Which is the eternal abode,And which is the ultimate
truth.
Lingashtakamidam punyam ( Any one
who chants the holy octet of the Lingam,
Yat Pathet Shivasannidhau ( In the
holy presence of Lord Shiva,
Shivalokamavapnoti ( Would
in the end reach the world of Shiva,
Shivena saha modate. ( And
keep him company.
