Lingashtakam (लिङ्गाष्टकम्) is a revered Hindu hymn consisting of eight verses that extol the greatness of the Shiva Lingam — the aniconic symbol of Lord Shiva. The word Lingashtakam is derived from two Sanskrit terms: Lingam (the symbolic representation of Lord Shiva) and Ashtakam (a composition of eight verses). On this page, you can explore the Lingashtakam Stotram lyrics in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, English, and Sanskrit.
This powerful devotional Stotram is composed by Adi Shankaracharya, the 8th-century philosopher who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. The hymn is recited during Shiva Puja (worship ritual), pradosh kaal, and particularly during Shivaratri, the night dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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What is Lingashtakam?
Lingashtakam is an eight-verse hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, composed in Sanskrit. It is often recited during prayers and worship, especially on auspicious occasions and festivals associated with Shiva. The verses extol the virtues and grandeur of the linga, which is a significant symbol in Hinduism, representing the formless aspect of Shiva. Each verse of Lingashtakam praises the spiritual significance, purity, and supremacy of the Shiva Linga, making it a core chant in Shaivite traditions. Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings, purify the mind, and elevate the devotee’s spiritual consciousness.
This comprehensive guide explores the complete lyrics of Lingashtakam in Sanskrit, English, and other languages, its profound spiritual meaning, numerous benefits, and detailed instructions for proper chanting practices. Whether you’re a devoted Shiva worshipper or a spiritual seeker looking to understand this ancient prayer, this article provides everything you need to incorporate Lingashtakam into your spiritual practice.
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Lingashtakam Stotram Lyrics in Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati, English & Sanskrit – Learn and Chant in Your Language.
Lingashtakam Stotram Lyrics in different languages:
Devanagari Lyrics
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 ॥
English (IAST) Lyrics
liṅgāṣṭakam
brahmamurāri surārcita liṅgaṃ
nirmalabhāsita śobhita liṅgam ।
janmaja duḥkha vināśaka liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 1 ॥
devamuni pravarārcita liṅgaṃ
kāmadahana karuṇākara liṅgam ।
rāvaṇa darpa vināśana liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 2 ॥
sarva sugandha sulepita liṅgaṃ
buddhi vivardhana kāraṇa liṅgam ।
siddha surāsura vandita liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 3 ॥
kanaka mahāmaṇi bhūṣita liṅgaṃ
phaṇipati veṣṭita śobhita liṅgam ।
dakṣasuyajña vināśana liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 4 ॥
kuṅkuma candana lepita liṅgaṃ
paṅkaja hāra suśobhita liṅgam ।
sañcita pāpa vināśana liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 5 ॥
devagaṇārcita sevita liṅgaṃ
bhāvai-rbhaktibhireva ca liṅgam ।
dinakara koṭi prabhākara liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 6 ॥
aṣṭadalopariveṣṭita liṅgaṃ
sarvasamudbhava kāraṇa liṅgam ।
aṣṭadaridra vināśana liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 7 ॥
suraguru suravara pūjita liṅgaṃ
suravana puṣpa sadārcita liṅgam ।
parātparaṃ (paramapadaṃ) paramātmaka liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 8 ॥
liṅgāṣṭakamidaṃ puṇyaṃ yaḥ paṭheśśiva sannidhau ।
śivalokamavāpnoti śivena saha modate ॥
Telugu Lyrics
లిఙ్గాష్టకమ్
బ్రహ్మమురారి సురార్చిత లిఙ్గం
నిర్మలభాసిత శోభిత లిఙ్గమ్ ।
జన్మజ దుఃఖ వినాశక లిఙ్గం
తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 1 ॥
దేవముని ప్రవరార్చిత లిఙ్గం
కామదహన కరుణాకర లిఙ్గమ్ ।
రావణ దర్ప వినాశన లిఙ్గం
తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 2 ॥
సర్వ సుగన్ధ సులేపిత లిఙ్గం
బుద్ధి వివర్ధన కారణ లిఙ్గమ్ ।
సిద్ధ సురాసుర వన్దిత లిఙ్గం
తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 3 ॥
కనక మహామణి భూషిత లిఙ్గం
ఫణిపతి వేష్టిత శోభిత లిఙ్గమ్ ।
దక్షసుయజ్ఞ వినాశన లిఙ్గం
తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 4 ॥
కుఙ్కుమ చన్దన లేపిత లిఙ్గం
పఙ్కజ హార సుశోభిత లిఙ్గమ్ ।
సఞ్చిత పాప వినాశన లిఙ్గం
తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 5 ॥
దేవగణార్చిత సేవిత లిఙ్గం
భావై-ర్భక్తిభిరేవ చ లిఙ్గమ్ ।
దినకర కోటి ప్రభాకర లిఙ్గం
తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 6 ॥
అష్టదలోపరివేష్టిత లిఙ్గం
సర్వసముద్భవ కారణ లిఙ్గమ్ ।
అష్టదరిద్ర వినాశన లిఙ్గం
తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 7 ॥
సురగురు సురవర పూజిత లిఙ్గం
సురవన పుష్ప సదార్చిత లిఙ్గమ్ ।
పరాత్పరం (పరమపదం) పరమాత్మక లిఙ్గం
తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 8 ॥
లిఙ్గాష్టకమిదం పుణ్యం యః పఠేశ్శివ సన్నిధౌ ।
శివలోకమవాప్నోతి శివేన సహ మోదతే ॥
Tamil Lyrics
லிங்காஷ்டகம்
ப்ரஹ்மமுராரி ஸுரார்சித லிங்கஂ
நிர்மலபாஸித ஶோபித லிங்கம் ।
ஜந்மஜ துஃக விநாஶக லிங்கஂ
தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 1 ॥
தேவமுநி ப்ரவரார்சித லிங்கஂ
காமதஹந கருணாகர லிங்கம் ।
ராவண தர்ப விநாஶந லிங்கஂ
தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 2 ॥
ஸர்வ ஸுகந்த ஸுலேபித லிங்கஂ
புத்தி விவர்தந காரண லிங்கம் ।
ஸித்த ஸுராஸுர வந்தித லிங்கஂ
தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 3 ॥
கநக மஹாமணி பூஷித லிங்கஂ
பணிபதி வேஷ்டித ஶோபித லிங்கம் ।
தக்ஷஸுயஜ்ஞ விநாஶந லிங்கஂ
தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 4 ॥
குங்கும சந்தந லேபித லிங்கஂ
பங்கஜ ஹார ஸுஶோபித லிங்கம் ।
ஸஞ்சித பாப விநாஶந லிங்கஂ
தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 5 ॥
தேவகணார்சித ஸேவித லிங்கஂ
பாவை-ர்பக்திபிரேவ ச லிங்கம் ।
திநகர கோடி ப்ரபாகர லிங்கஂ
தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 6 ॥
அஷ்டதலோபரிவேஷ்டித லிங்கஂ
ஸர்வஸமுத்பவ காரண லிங்கம் ।
அஷ்டதரித்ர விநாஶந லிங்கஂ
தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 7 ॥
ஸுரகுரு ஸுரவர பூஜித லிங்கஂ
ஸுரவந புஷ்ப ஸதார்சித லிங்கம் ।
பராத்பரஂ (பரமபதஂ) பரமாத்மக லிங்கஂ
தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 8 ॥
லிங்காஷ்டகமிதஂ புண்யஂ யஃ படேஶ்ஶிவ ஸந்நிதௌ ।
ஶிவலோகமவாப்நோதி ஶிவேந ஸஹ மோததே ॥
Gujarati Lyrics
લિઙ્ગાષ્ટકમ્
બ્રહ્મમુરારિ સુરાર્ચિત લિઙ્ગં
નિર્મલભાસિત શોભિત લિઙ્ગમ્
જન્મજ દુઃખ વિનાશક લિઙ્ગં
તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 1
દેવમુનિ પ્રવરાર્ચિત લિઙ્ગં
કામદહન કરુણાકર લિઙ્ગમ્
રાવણ દર્પ વિનાશન લિઙ્ગં
તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 2
સર્વ સુગન્ધ સુલેપિત લિઙ્ગં
બુદ્ધિ વિવર્ધન કારણ લિઙ્ગમ્
સિદ્ધ સુરાસુર વન્દિત લિઙ્ગં
તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 3
કનક મહામણિ ભૂષિત લિઙ્ગં
ફણિપતિ વેષ્ટિત શોભિત લિઙ્ગમ્
દક્ષસુયજ્ઞ વિનાશન લિઙ્ગં
તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 4
કુઙ્કુમ ચન્દન લેપિત લિઙ્ગં
પઙ્કજ હાર સુશોભિત લિઙ્ગમ્
સઞ્ચિત પાપ વિનાશન લિઙ્ગં
તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 5
દેવગણાર્ચિત સેવિત લિઙ્ગં
ભાવૈ-ર્ભક્તિભિરેવ ચ લિઙ્ગમ્
દિનકર કોટિ પ્રભાકર લિઙ્ગં
તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 6
અષ્ટદલોપરિવેષ્ટિત લિઙ્ગં
સર્વસમુદ્ભવ કારણ લિઙ્ગમ્
અષ્ટદરિદ્ર વિનાશન લિઙ્ગં
તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 7
સુરગુરુ સુરવર પૂજિત લિઙ્ગં
સુરવન પુષ્પ સદાર્ચિત લિઙ્ગમ્
પરાત્પરં (પરમપદં) પરમાત્મક લિઙ્ગં
તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 8
લિઙ્ગાષ્ટકમિદં પુણ્યં યઃ પઠેશ્શિવ સન્નિધૌ
શિવલોકમવાપ્નોતિ શિવેન સહ મોદતે
Bengali Lyrics
লিঙ্গাষ্টকম্
ব্রহ্মমুরারি সুরার্চিত লিঙ্গং
নির্মলভাসিত শোভিত লিঙ্গম্ ।
জন্মজ দুঃখ বিনাশক লিঙ্গং
তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 1 ॥
দেবমুনি প্রবরার্চিত লিঙ্গং
কামদহন করুণাকর লিঙ্গম্ ।
রাবণ দর্প বিনাশন লিঙ্গং
তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 2 ॥
সর্ব সুগন্ধ সুলেপিত লিঙ্গং
বুদ্ধি বিবর্ধন কারণ লিঙ্গম্ ।
সিদ্ধ সুরাসুর বন্দিত লিঙ্গং
তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 3 ॥
কনক মহামণি ভূষিত লিঙ্গং
ফণিপতি বেষ্টিত শোভিত লিঙ্গম্ ।
দক্ষসুযজ্ঞ বিনাশন লিঙ্গং
তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 4 ॥
কুঙ্কুম চন্দন লেপিত লিঙ্গং
পঙ্কজ হার সুশোভিত লিঙ্গম্ ।
সঞ্চিত পাপ বিনাশন লিঙ্গং
তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 5 ॥
দেবগণার্চিত সেবিত লিঙ্গং
ভাবৈ-র্ভক্তিভিরেব চ লিঙ্গম্ ।
দিনকর কোটি প্রভাকর লিঙ্গং
তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 6 ॥
অষ্টদলোপরিবেষ্টিত লিঙ্গং
সর্বসমুদ্ভব কারণ লিঙ্গম্ ।
অষ্টদরিদ্র বিনাশন লিঙ্গং
তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 7 ॥
সুরগুরু সুরবর পূজিত লিঙ্গং
সুরবন পুষ্প সদার্চিত লিঙ্গম্ ।
পরাত্পরং (পরমপদং) পরমাত্মক লিঙ্গং
তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 8 ॥
লিঙ্গাষ্টকমিদং পুণ্যং যঃ পঠেশ্শিব সন্নিধৌ ।
শিবলোকমবাপ্নোতি শিবেন সহ মোদতে ॥
Devanagari Lyrics
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 ॥
English (IAST) Lyrics
liṅgāṣṭakam brahmamurāri surārcita liṅgaṃ nirmalabhāsita śobhita liṅgam । janmaja duḥkha vināśaka liṅgaṃ tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 1 ॥ devamuni pravarārcita liṅgaṃ kāmadahana karuṇākara liṅgam । rāvaṇa darpa vināśana liṅgaṃ tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 2 ॥ sarva sugandha sulepita liṅgaṃ buddhi vivardhana kāraṇa liṅgam । siddha surāsura vandita liṅgaṃ tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 3 ॥ kanaka mahāmaṇi bhūṣita liṅgaṃ phaṇipati veṣṭita śobhita liṅgam । dakṣasuyajña vināśana liṅgaṃ tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 4 ॥ kuṅkuma candana lepita liṅgaṃ paṅkaja hāra suśobhita liṅgam । sañcita pāpa vināśana liṅgaṃ tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 5 ॥ devagaṇārcita sevita liṅgaṃ bhāvai-rbhaktibhireva ca liṅgam । dinakara koṭi prabhākara liṅgaṃ tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 6 ॥ aṣṭadalopariveṣṭita liṅgaṃ sarvasamudbhava kāraṇa liṅgam । aṣṭadaridra vināśana liṅgaṃ tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 7 ॥ suraguru suravara pūjita liṅgaṃ suravana puṣpa sadārcita liṅgam । parātparaṃ (paramapadaṃ) paramātmaka liṅgaṃ tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 8 ॥ liṅgāṣṭakamidaṃ puṇyaṃ yaḥ paṭheśśiva sannidhau । śivalokamavāpnoti śivena saha modate ॥
Telugu Lyrics
లిఙ్గాష్టకమ్ బ్రహ్మమురారి సురార్చిత లిఙ్గం నిర్మలభాసిత శోభిత లిఙ్గమ్ । జన్మజ దుఃఖ వినాశక లిఙ్గం తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 1 ॥ దేవముని ప్రవరార్చిత లిఙ్గం కామదహన కరుణాకర లిఙ్గమ్ । రావణ దర్ప వినాశన లిఙ్గం తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 2 ॥ సర్వ సుగన్ధ సులేపిత లిఙ్గం బుద్ధి వివర్ధన కారణ లిఙ్గమ్ । సిద్ధ సురాసుర వన్దిత లిఙ్గం తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 3 ॥ కనక మహామణి భూషిత లిఙ్గం ఫణిపతి వేష్టిత శోభిత లిఙ్గమ్ । దక్షసుయజ్ఞ వినాశన లిఙ్గం తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 4 ॥ కుఙ్కుమ చన్దన లేపిత లిఙ్గం పఙ్కజ హార సుశోభిత లిఙ్గమ్ । సఞ్చిత పాప వినాశన లిఙ్గం తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 5 ॥ దేవగణార్చిత సేవిత లిఙ్గం భావై-ర్భక్తిభిరేవ చ లిఙ్గమ్ । దినకర కోటి ప్రభాకర లిఙ్గం తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 6 ॥ అష్టదలోపరివేష్టిత లిఙ్గం సర్వసముద్భవ కారణ లిఙ్గమ్ । అష్టదరిద్ర వినాశన లిఙ్గం తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 7 ॥ సురగురు సురవర పూజిత లిఙ్గం సురవన పుష్ప సదార్చిత లిఙ్గమ్ । పరాత్పరం (పరమపదం) పరమాత్మక లిఙ్గం తత్ప్రణమామి సదాశివ లిఙ్గమ్ ॥ 8 ॥ లిఙ్గాష్టకమిదం పుణ్యం యః పఠేశ్శివ సన్నిధౌ । శివలోకమవాప్నోతి శివేన సహ మోదతే ॥
Tamil Lyrics
லிங்காஷ்டகம் ப்ரஹ்மமுராரி ஸுரார்சித லிங்கஂ நிர்மலபாஸித ஶோபித லிங்கம் । ஜந்மஜ துஃக விநாஶக லிங்கஂ தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 1 ॥ தேவமுநி ப்ரவரார்சித லிங்கஂ காமதஹந கருணாகர லிங்கம் । ராவண தர்ப விநாஶந லிங்கஂ தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 2 ॥ ஸர்வ ஸுகந்த ஸுலேபித லிங்கஂ புத்தி விவர்தந காரண லிங்கம் । ஸித்த ஸுராஸுர வந்தித லிங்கஂ தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 3 ॥ கநக மஹாமணி பூஷித லிங்கஂ பணிபதி வேஷ்டித ஶோபித லிங்கம் । தக்ஷஸுயஜ்ஞ விநாஶந லிங்கஂ தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 4 ॥ குங்கும சந்தந லேபித லிங்கஂ பங்கஜ ஹார ஸுஶோபித லிங்கம் । ஸஞ்சித பாப விநாஶந லிங்கஂ தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 5 ॥ தேவகணார்சித ஸேவித லிங்கஂ பாவை-ர்பக்திபிரேவ ச லிங்கம் । திநகர கோடி ப்ரபாகர லிங்கஂ தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 6 ॥ அஷ்டதலோபரிவேஷ்டித லிங்கஂ ஸர்வஸமுத்பவ காரண லிங்கம் । அஷ்டதரித்ர விநாஶந லிங்கஂ தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 7 ॥ ஸுரகுரு ஸுரவர பூஜித லிங்கஂ ஸுரவந புஷ்ப ஸதார்சித லிங்கம் । பராத்பரஂ (பரமபதஂ) பரமாத்மக லிங்கஂ தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 8 ॥ லிங்காஷ்டகமிதஂ புண்யஂ யஃ படேஶ்ஶிவ ஸந்நிதௌ । ஶிவலோகமவாப்நோதி ஶிவேந ஸஹ மோததே ॥
Gujarati Lyrics
લિઙ્ગાષ્ટકમ્ બ્રહ્મમુરારિ સુરાર્ચિત લિઙ્ગં નિર્મલભાસિત શોભિત લિઙ્ગમ્ જન્મજ દુઃખ વિનાશક લિઙ્ગં તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 1 દેવમુનિ પ્રવરાર્ચિત લિઙ્ગં કામદહન કરુણાકર લિઙ્ગમ્ રાવણ દર્પ વિનાશન લિઙ્ગં તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 2 સર્વ સુગન્ધ સુલેપિત લિઙ્ગં બુદ્ધિ વિવર્ધન કારણ લિઙ્ગમ્ સિદ્ધ સુરાસુર વન્દિત લિઙ્ગં તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 3 કનક મહામણિ ભૂષિત લિઙ્ગં ફણિપતિ વેષ્ટિત શોભિત લિઙ્ગમ્ દક્ષસુયજ્ઞ વિનાશન લિઙ્ગં તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 4 કુઙ્કુમ ચન્દન લેપિત લિઙ્ગં પઙ્કજ હાર સુશોભિત લિઙ્ગમ્ સઞ્ચિત પાપ વિનાશન લિઙ્ગં તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 5 દેવગણાર્ચિત સેવિત લિઙ્ગં ભાવૈ-ર્ભક્તિભિરેવ ચ લિઙ્ગમ્ દિનકર કોટિ પ્રભાકર લિઙ્ગં તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 6 અષ્ટદલોપરિવેષ્ટિત લિઙ્ગં સર્વસમુદ્ભવ કારણ લિઙ્ગમ્ અષ્ટદરિદ્ર વિનાશન લિઙ્ગં તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 7 સુરગુરુ સુરવર પૂજિત લિઙ્ગં સુરવન પુષ્પ સદાર્ચિત લિઙ્ગમ્ પરાત્પરં (પરમપદં) પરમાત્મક લિઙ્ગં તત્પ્રણમામિ સદાશિવ લિઙ્ગમ્ 8 લિઙ્ગાષ્ટકમિદં પુણ્યં યઃ પઠેશ્શિવ સન્નિધૌ શિવલોકમવાપ્નોતિ શિવેન સહ મોદતે
Bengali Lyrics
লিঙ্গাষ্টকম্ ব্রহ্মমুরারি সুরার্চিত লিঙ্গং নির্মলভাসিত শোভিত লিঙ্গম্ । জন্মজ দুঃখ বিনাশক লিঙ্গং তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 1 ॥ দেবমুনি প্রবরার্চিত লিঙ্গং কামদহন করুণাকর লিঙ্গম্ । রাবণ দর্প বিনাশন লিঙ্গং তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 2 ॥ সর্ব সুগন্ধ সুলেপিত লিঙ্গং বুদ্ধি বিবর্ধন কারণ লিঙ্গম্ । সিদ্ধ সুরাসুর বন্দিত লিঙ্গং তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 3 ॥ কনক মহামণি ভূষিত লিঙ্গং ফণিপতি বেষ্টিত শোভিত লিঙ্গম্ । দক্ষসুযজ্ঞ বিনাশন লিঙ্গং তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 4 ॥ কুঙ্কুম চন্দন লেপিত লিঙ্গং পঙ্কজ হার সুশোভিত লিঙ্গম্ । সঞ্চিত পাপ বিনাশন লিঙ্গং তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 5 ॥ দেবগণার্চিত সেবিত লিঙ্গং ভাবৈ-র্ভক্তিভিরেব চ লিঙ্গম্ । দিনকর কোটি প্রভাকর লিঙ্গং তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 6 ॥ অষ্টদলোপরিবেষ্টিত লিঙ্গং সর্বসমুদ্ভব কারণ লিঙ্গম্ । অষ্টদরিদ্র বিনাশন লিঙ্গং তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 7 ॥ সুরগুরু সুরবর পূজিত লিঙ্গং সুরবন পুষ্প সদার্চিত লিঙ্গম্ । পরাত্পরং (পরমপদং) পরমাত্মক লিঙ্গং তত্প্রণমামি সদাশিব লিঙ্গম্ ॥ 8 ॥ লিঙ্গাষ্টকমিদং পুণ্যং যঃ পঠেশ্শিব সন্নিধৌ । শিবলোকমবাপ্নোতি শিবেন সহ মোদতে ॥
Benefits of Chanting Lingashtakam
Chanting the Lingashtakam Stotram offers numerous spiritual and psychological benefits:
- Enhances spiritual connection with Lord Shiva.
- Helps in removing negative energies and obstacles.
- Awakens the third eye and activates the Karuna chakras.
- Promotes peace of mind and emotional stability.
- Encourages wisdom and understanding in daily life.
- Fosters a sense of community among devotees during group chanting.
Meaning of the Shloka
The Lingashtakam comprises verses that praise the divine form of Shiva, the linga. Each verse highlights different attributes and powers of the linga, symbolizing purity, wisdom, and the ability to dispel darkness and suffering. The shloka concludes with a promise that those who recite it will attain the presence of Shiva and experience spiritual joy.
Lingashtakam encapsulates the essence of Shaivism, emphasizing that the Shiva Lingam represents the formless, infinite nature of the Supreme Reality. The prayer describes the Lingam as the embodiment of all gods, all worlds, and all creation, highlighting its significance as the ultimate symbol of cosmic consciousness.
Lingashtakam – Verse-wise Meanings
ब्रह्ममुरारि सुरार्चित लिङ्गं निर्मलभासित शोभित लिङ्गम् ।
जन्मज दुःख विनाशक लिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 1 ॥
Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam Nirmala Bhaasita Shobhita Lingam |
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 1 ||
Meaning: I bow to the Lingam, which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and other gods, which shines with purity and brilliance, and which destroys the sorrows arising from birth. I offer my salutations to the eternal Shiva Lingam.
देवमुनि प्रवरार्चित लिङ्गं कामदहन करुणाकर लिङ्गम् ।
रावण दर्प विनाशन लिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 2 ॥
Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam Kaamadahana Karunaakara Lingam |
Raavana Darpa Vinaashana Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 2 ||
Meaning: I bow to the Lingam, which is worshipped by divine sages and gods, which burns the desires of worldly attachments, is compassionate, and destroys the pride of Ravana. I offer my salutations to the eternal Shiva Lingam.
सर्व सुगन्ध सुलेपित लिङ्गं बुद्धि विवर्धन कारण लिङ्गम् ।
सिद्ध सुरासुर वन्दित लिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 3 ॥
Sarva Sugandha Sulepita Lingam Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam |
Siddha Suraasura Vandita Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 3 ||
Meaning: I bow to the Lingam, which is adorned with fragrant sandalwood paste, which enhances intellect and wisdom, and is revered by Siddhas, gods, and demons. I offer my salutations to the eternal Shiva Lingam.
कनक महामणि भूषित लिङ्गं फणिपति वेष्टित शोभित लिङ्गम् ।
दक्षसुयज्ञ विनाशन लिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 4 ॥
Kanaka Mahaamani Bhooshita Lingam Phanipati Veshtita Shobhita Lingam |
Daksha Suyajna Vinaashana Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 4 ||
Meaning: I bow to the Lingam, adorned with gold and great jewels, encircled and glorified by the king of serpents, and which destroyed Daksha’s sacrifice. I offer my salutations to the eternal Shiva Lingam.
कुङ्कुम चन्दन लेपित लिङ्गं पङ्कज हार सुशोभित लिङ्गम् ।
सञ्चित पाप विनाशन लिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 5 ॥
Kunkuma Chandana Lepita Lingam Pankaja Haara Sushobhita Lingam |
Sanchita Paapa Vinaashana Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 5 ||
Meaning: I bow to the Lingam, anointed with saffron and sandalwood, adorned with lotus garlands, and which destroys accumulated sins. I offer my salutations to the eternal Shiva Lingam.
देवगणार्चित सेवित लिङ्गं भावै-र्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम् ।
दिनकर कोटि प्रभाकर लिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 6 ॥
Devaganaarchita Sevita Lingam Bhaavair Bhaktibhireva Cha Lingam |
Dinakara Koti Prabhaakara Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 6 ||
Meaning: I bow to the Lingam, worshipped and served by divine beings, revered with devotion and faith, and which shines with the brilliance of millions of suns. I offer my salutations to the eternal Shiva Lingam.
अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टित लिङ्गं सर्वसमुद्भव कारण लिङ्गम् ।
अष्टदरिद्र विनाशन लिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 7 ॥
Ashtadalopariveshtita Lingam Sarvasamudbhava Kaarana Lingam |
Ashtadaridra Vinaashana Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 7 ||
Meaning: I bow to the Lingam, surrounded by eight-petaled lotuses, the cause of all creation, and which destroys the eight forms of poverty. I offer my salutations to the eternal Shiva Lingam.
सुरगुरु सुरवर पूजित लिङ्गं सुरवन पुष्प सदार्चित लिङ्गम् ।
परात्परं परमात्मक लिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥ 8 ॥
Suraguru Suravara Poojita Lingam Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchita Lingam |
Paraatparam Paramaatmaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam || 8 ||
Meaning: I bow to the Lingam, worshipped by divine preceptors and the best of gods, always offered with celestial flowers, and which is the supreme, transcendental self. I offer my salutations to the eternal Shiva Lingam.
लिङ्गाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेश्शिव सन्निधौ ।
शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते ॥
Lingashtakamidam Punyam Yah Pathet Shiva Sannidhau |
Shivalokamavaapnoti Shivena Saha Modate ||
Meaning: Whoever recites this sacred Lingashtakam in the presence of Lord Shiva will attain the abode of Shiva and enjoy eternal bliss with Him.
Listening or Chanting Timings
Listening to लिङ्गाष्टकम् (Lingashtakam) during प्रदोष काल (Pradosh Kaal) and ब्रह्म मुहूर्त (Brahma Muhurta) is considered highly auspicious and spiritually uplifting in Hindu tradition.
🌅 Brahma Muhurta (ब्रह्म मुहूर्त):
Occurs about 1.5 hours before sunrise.
Considered the best time for meditation, prayer, chanting, and self-reflection.
Chanting Lingashtakam during this time helps purify the mind, enhance spiritual awareness, and deepen devotion to Lord Shiva.
🌙 Pradosh Kaal (प्रदोष काल):
The twilight period before and after sunset, especially on Trayodashi Tithi (13th lunar day), known as Pradosham.
It is a sacred time to worship Lord Shiva and seek forgiveness of sins, inner peace, and divine grace.
Chanting Lingashtakam during Pradosh Kaal is believed to please Shiva greatly and is very effective for devotees observing Pradosh Vrat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the significance of Lingashtakam?
The Lingashtakam is significant as it helps devotees connect with Lord Shiva, invoking his blessings and protection while promoting spiritual growth.
2. How often should one chant Lingashtakam?
It is beneficial to chant Lingashtakam regularly, especially on auspicious days dedicated to Lord Shiva, such as Mondays and during festivals like Maha Shivaratri.
3. Can anyone chant Lingashtakam?
Yes, anyone can chant Lingashtakam regardless of age, gender, or background. It is a universal prayer that welcomes all devotees.
4. What is the best time to chant Lingashtakam?
The best time to chant Lingashtakam is during the early morning hours (Brahma Muhurta) or during the evening hours, as these times are considered spiritually auspicious.
5. Are there any specific rituals to follow while chanting Lingashtakam?
While there are no strict rituals, it is recommended to take a bath, wear clean clothes, and sit in a peaceful environment to focus on the chanting for maximum benefit.