लिङ्गाष्टकम्
ब्रह्ममुरारि सुरार्चित लिङ्गं
निर्मलभासित शोभित लिङ्गम् ।
जन्मज दुःख विनाशक लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 1 ॥
देवमुनि प्रवरार्चित लिङ्गं
कामदहन करुणाकर लिङ्गम् ।
रावण दर्प विनाशन लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 2 ॥
सर्व सुगन्ध सुलेपित लिङ्गं
बुद्धि विवर्धन कारण लिङ्गम् ।
सिद्ध सुरासुर वन्दित लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 3 ॥
कनक महामणि भूषित लिङ्गं
फणिपति वेष्टित शोभित लिङ्गम् ।
दक्षसुयज्ञ विनाशन लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 4 ॥
कुङ्कुम चन्दन लेपित लिङ्गं
पङ्कज हार सुशोभित लिङ्गम् ।
सञ्चित पाप विनाशन लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 5 ॥
देवगणार्चित सेवित लिङ्गं
भावै-र्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम् ।
दिनकर कोटि प्रभाकर लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 6 ॥
अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टित लिङ्गं
सर्वसमुद्भव कारण लिङ्गम् ।
अष्टदरिद्र विनाशन लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 7 ॥
सुरगुरु सुरवर पूजित लिङ्गं
सुरवन पुष्प सदार्चित लिङ्गम् ।
परात्परं (परमपदं) परमात्मक लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 8 ॥
लिङ्गाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेश्शिव सन्निधौ ।
शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते ॥
Lingashtakam Explained
ब्रह्ममुरारि सुरार्चित लिङ्गं
निर्मलभासित शोभित लिङ्गम्।
जन्मज दुःख विनाशक लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Meaning:
“I bow to the eternal Shiva Lingam, worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and the Devas, radiant and pure, and the destroyer of the sorrows arising from birth and rebirth.”
Explanation:
This verse glorifies the Shiva Lingam as the divine form adored by the greatest cosmic forces—Brahma and Vishnu. It highlights the purity and radiance of the Lingam, representing its ability to cleanse the soul from the sufferings caused by the cycle of birth and death. By bowing to this Lingam, devotees seek liberation.
꧁ ༺ ༻ ꧂
देवमुनि प्रवरार्चित लिङ्गं
कामदहन करुणाकर लिङ्गम्।
रावण दर्प विनाशन लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Meaning:
“I bow to the eternal Shiva Lingam, worshipped by revered sages and Devas, the compassionate destroyer of desires and the pride of Ravana.”
Explanation:
This verse emphasizes the Shiva Lingam as the source of divine grace and compassion, worshipped by sages and celestial beings. The Lingam is a symbol of inner control, capable of destroying desires and ego, as illustrated by the defeat of Ravana’s pride.
꧁ ༺ ༻ ꧂
सर्व सुगन्ध सुलेपित लिङ्गं
बुद्धि विवर्धन कारण लिङ्गम्।
सिद्ध सुरासुर वन्दित लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Meaning:
“I bow to the eternal Shiva Lingam, anointed with fragrant substances, which enhances intellect and is revered by both divine beings and accomplished sages.”
Explanation:
The verse depicts the Lingam adorned with perfumes, symbolizing spiritual upliftment and wisdom. It is a focal point of reverence for all, including celestial beings and learned sages, signifying its universal importance.
꧁ ༺ ༻ ꧂
कनक महामणि भूषित लिङ्गं
फणिपति वेष्टित शोभित लिङ्गम्।
दक्षसुयज्ञ विनाशन लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Meaning:
“I bow to the eternal Shiva Lingam, adorned with gold and precious gems, encircled by the serpent king, and the destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice.”
Explanation:
This verse showcases the majestic Lingam, ornamented with gold and gems, representing prosperity. Encircled by snakes, it symbolizes control over fears. It also references Shiva’s righteous destruction of Daksha’s egoistic sacrifice.
꧁ ༺ ༻ ꧂
कुङ्कुम चन्दन लेपित लिङ्गं
पङ्कज हार सुशोभित लिङ्गम्।
सञ्चित पाप विनाशन लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Meaning:
“I bow to the eternal Shiva Lingam, smeared with sandal paste and saffron, adorned with garlands of lotuses, and the destroyer of accumulated sins.”
Explanation:
This verse illustrates the beautifully adorned Lingam with fragrant substances and flowers, symbolizing purity. It purges devotees of their accumulated karmic burdens, leading them closer to liberation.
꧁ ༺ ༻ ꧂
देवगणार्चित सेवित लिङ्गं
भावै-र्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम्।
दिनकर कोटि प्रभाकर लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Meaning:
“I bow to the eternal Shiva Lingam, worshipped by Devas and devotees with great devotion, shining with the radiance of a million suns.”
Explanation:
This verse praises the Lingam, honored by divine beings and devotees alike. Its brilliance, akin to countless suns, symbolizes the ultimate source of light and wisdom, dispelling darkness from the devotee’s life.
꧁ ༺ ༻ ꧂
अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टित लिङ्गं
सर्वसमुद्भव कारण लिङ्गम्।
अष्टदरिद्र विनाशन लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Meaning:
“I bow to the eternal Shiva Lingam, surrounded by an eight-petaled lotus, the cause of all creation, and the destroyer of the eight forms of poverty.”
Explanation:
The eight-petaled lotus symbolizes cosmic harmony. The Lingam, as the source of all creation, also removes the eight forms of poverty (spiritual, physical, and emotional), granting fulfillment and prosperity.
꧁ ༺ ༻ ꧂
सुरगुरु सुरवर पूजित लिङ्गं
सुरवन पुष्प सदार्चित लिङ्गम्।
परात्परं परमात्मक लिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Meaning:
“I bow to the eternal Shiva Lingam, worshipped by the best of Devas and sages, always adorned with celestial flowers, the supreme self and the ultimate reality.”
Explanation:
This final verse extols the Lingam as the highest truth, worshipped by celestial beings and sages. It is adorned with heavenly offerings, representing divine beauty and perfection, and stands as the gateway to supreme realization.
꧁ ༺ ༻ ꧂
लिङ्गाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेश्शिव सन्निधौ।
शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते॥
Meaning:
“One who recites this sacred Lingashtakam in the presence of Lord Shiva attains the abode of Shiva and rejoices there with Him.”
Explanation:
The concluding verse assures devotees that chanting the Lingashtakam with devotion leads to eternal bliss and unity with Lord Shiva in his divine realm. It underscores the transformative power of these sacred verses.
Shivashtakam