108 Names of Lord Shiva http://www.stephen-knapp.com/108_names_of_lord_shiva.htm[2012.04.03. 17:05:45] 108 Names of Lord Shiva OM SHIVAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the Auspicious One OM MAHESHVARAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the Great God Shiva OM SHAMBHAVE NAMAHA Obeisances to the God who exists for our happiness alone OM PINAKINE NAMAHA Obeisances to Shiva, who guards the path of dharma OM SHASHISHEKHARAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the God who wears the crescent moon in his hair OM VAMADEVAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the God who is pleasing and auspicious in every way OM VIRUPAKSHAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the God of spotless form OM KAPARDINE NAMAHA Obeisances to the Lord with thickly matted hair OM NILALOHITAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the God splendid as the red sun at daybreak OM SHANKARAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the source of all prosperity OM SHULAPANAYE NAMAHA Obeisances to the God who carries a spear OM KHATVANGINE NAMAHA Obeisances to the God who carries a knurled club OM VISHNUVALLABHAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to Shiva, who is dear to Lord Vishnu OM SHIPIVISHTAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the Lord whose form emits great rays of light OM AMBIKANATHAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to Ambika's Lord OM SHRIKANTAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to he whose throat is shining blue OM BHAKTAVATSALAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the Lord who loves His devotees like new born calves
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"I repeatedly offer my obeisances unto you, the controller of the thirty primal demigods; unto you, the original father ofall created beings; unto you, whose character is gracious; unto you, whose head is crested by the sickle moon arisenfrom the waves of the Ganga and unto you, who are a festival for the eyes of the fair goddess Gauri."
sa nritya-raggesta-vara-pradayakaivalya-nathaya vrisa-dhvajaya
"I offer my obeisances unto you, who are dressed in garments resembling molten gold, the moon, blue lotuses, coral,and dark rain clouds; unto you, who bestow the most desirable boons on your devotees by means of your delightfuldancing; unto you, who are the master of the impersonalists and unto you, whose flag bears the image of the bull."
3) sudhamzu-suryagni-vilochanenatamo-bhide te jagatah shivaya
"I offer my obeisances unto you, who dispells darkness with your three eyes - the moon, the sun and fire; unto you,who causes auspiciousness for all the living entities of the universe and unto you, whose potency easily defeats that ofthousands of moons and suns."
"I offer my obeisances unto you, whose form is brilliantly illuminated by the jewels of Ananta, the king of snakes; untoyou, who are clothed by a tiger-skin and thus radiate divine effulgence; unto you, who sits upon a thousand-petalledlotus and unto you, whose two arms are adorned bylusterous bangles."
"I offer my obeisances unto you, who brings happiness to your servitors, as you pour on them the liquid nectar fromyour two reddish lotus feet, which ring with charming anklebells. Obeisances unto you, who is adorned with anabundance of gems - please endow me with pure love for Lord Hari."
6) sri rama govinda mukunda shauresri krishna narayana vasudeva
"O Shri Rama, O Govinda, O Mukunda, O Shauri, O Shri krsna, O Narayana, O Vaasudeva!' I offer my obeisancesunto you, Lord Shiva, the monarch of intoxicated bee-like devotees, maddened by drinking the nectar of these andother holy names of the Lord. Obeisances unto you, the destroyer of all grief."
7) sri naradadyaih satatam sugopya-jijjasita-yashu vara-pradaya
tebhyo harer bhakti-sukha-pradayashivaya sarva-gurave namo namaha
"I offer my respectful obeisances again and again unto you, who is forever enquired of confidentially by Shri Naradaand other sages; unto you, who also grants favors to them very quickly; unto you, who bestows the happiness of Hari-bhakti; unto you, who creates auspiciousness and unto you, who is the guru of everyone."
8) sri gaura-netrosava-maggalayatat-prana-nathaya rasa-pradayasada samutkantha-govinda-lila-
gana-pravinaya namo'stu tubhyam
"I offer my obeisances unto you, who are a festival of auspiciousness for the eyes of Goddess Gauri; unto you, who isthe monarch of her life-breath; unto you, who is capable of bestowing transcendental rasa and unto you, who is expertin forever singing songs of the pastimes of Lord Govinda with great longing."
"A person, filled with loving feelings, who hears with rapt attention this wonderful eight-fold prayer to Lord Shiva, canquickly gain Sri Hari-prema as well as transcendental knowledge, the realization of that knowledge, and unprecedentedpowers."
Shiva ChalisaShiva Chalisa is a "forty verse" prayer. Verses are recited or chanted by groups. The acts and deeds of Shiva are
recalled in these verses to aid the devotee to meditate on virtuous and noble qualities.
ll Doha llJai Ganesh Girija Suvan, Mangal Mool Sujaan l l Kahat Ayodhyadas Tum, Dehu Abhaya Vardan l
Glory to Lord Ganesh, the Divine Son of Goddess Girija, the cause of all auspiciousness and intelligence. AyodhaDass (the composer of these verses) humbly requests that every one be blessed with the boon of being fearless.
ll Chaupai llJai Girijapati Deen Dayala, Sada Karat Santan Pratipala
Bhal Chandrama Sohati Neeke, Kanan Kundal Nag Phani Ke
O Glorious Lord, consort of Parvati You are most merciful. You always bless the poor and pious devotees. Your
beautiful form is adorned with the moon on Your forehead and on your ears are earrings of snakes' hood.
Ang Gaur Shiv Ganga Bahaye, Mundamal Tan Kshar Lagaye Vastra Khaal Baghambar Sohe, Chhavi Ko Dekh Nag Muni Mohe
The holy Ganges flows from your matted hair. The saints and sages are attracted by Your splendid appearance.Around Your neck is a garland of skulls. White ash beautifies Your Divine form and clothing of lion's skin adorns Your
body.
Maina Matu Ki Priya Dulari, Bam Ang Sohat Chhavi PyariKar Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari, Karat Sada Shatrun Shaykari
O Lord, the beloved daughter of Maina on Your left adds to Your splendid appearance. O Wearer of the lion's skin, thetrishul in Your hand destroys all enemies.
Nandi Ganesh Sohe Tanha Kaise, Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise Kartik Shyam Aur Gana Raau, Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jaat Na Kaau
Nandi and Shri Ganesh along with Lord Shiva appear as beautiful as two lotuses in the middle of an ocean. Poets andphilosophers cannot describe the wonderful appearance of Lord Kartikeya and the dark complexioned Ganas
(attendants).
Devan Jabhee Jaaye Pukara,Tabahin Dukh Prabhu Ap Nivaara Keen Upadrava Taarak Bhari, Devan Sab Mili Tumhee Pukari
O Lord, whenever the Deities humbly sought Your assistance, You kindly and graciously uprooted all their problems.You blessed the Deities with Your generous help when the demon Tarak outraged them and You destroyed him.
Turat Shadanan Ap Pathayo, Luv Nimesh Mahi Mar Girayo Ap Jallandhar Asur Sanhara, Suyash Tumhar Vidit Sansara
O Lord, You sent Shadanan without delay and thus destroyed the evil ones Lava and Nimesh. You also destroyed thedemon Jalandhara. Your renown is known throughout the world.
Tripurasur Sang Yuddha Machayi, Sabahin Kripa Kari Leen Bachayi Keeya Taphin Bhagirath Bhari, Purahi Pratigya Tasu Purari
O Lord, Purari, You saved all Deities and mankind by defeating and destroying the demons Tripurasura. You blessedYour devotee Bhagirath and he was able to accomplish his vow after rigorous penance.
Danin Mahan Tum Sama Kou Nahin, Sevak Astuti Karat Sadahin Veda Nam Mahima Tab Gayaee, Akatha Anandi Bhed Nahin Payee
O Gracious One, devotees always sings Your glory. Even the Vedas are unable to describe Your greatness. No one isas generous as You are.
Pragati Udadhi Manthan Mein Jwala, Jare Surasur Bhaye Vihaala Mahadeva Tab Kari Sahayee, Neelkantha Tav Nam Dharayee
Lord, when the ocean was churned and the deadly poison emerged, out of Your deep compassion for all, You drankthe poison and saved the world from destruction. Your throat became blue, thus You are known as Nilakantha.
Poojan Ramchandra Jab Keenha, Lanka Jeet Vibhishan Deenha Sahas Kamal me ho rahe dhaari, Keenha Pareeksha Tabahi Purari
When Lord Rama worshipped You, He became victorious over the king of demons, Ravana. When Lord Rama wishedto worship Thee with one thousand lotus flowers, the Divine Mother, to test the devotion of Shri Ram, hid all the
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu johee, Kamal Nayan Poojan Chahin Soyee Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar, Bhaye Prasanna Deya Icchhit Var
O Lord, You kept on looking at Shri Ram, who wished to offer His lotus-like eyes to worship Thee. When Youobserved such intense devotion, You were delighted and blessed Him. You granted His heart's desire.
Jai Jai Jai Ananta Avinasi, Karat Kripa Sab Ke GhatvasiDushta Sakal Mohi Nitya Sataven, Bhramita Rahe Mohe Chain Na Aave
Glory be unto You O Gracious, Infinite, Immortal, All-pervading Lord. Evil thought torture me and I keep on travellingaimlessly in this world of mundane existence. No relief seems to be coming my way.
Trahi Trahi Main Nath Pukaro, Yeh Avasar Mohi Ani UbaroLai Trishool Shatrun Ko Maro, Sankat Se Mohi Ani Ubaro
O Lord! I beseech Your help and seek your divine blessing at this very moment. Save and protect me. Destroy myenemies with Your Trishul. Release me from the torture of evil thoughts.
Mata Pita Bhrata Sab Hoi, Sankat Mein Poochat Nahi KoiSwami Ek Hai Aas Tumhari, Aaye Harahu Mam Sankat Bhaari
O Lord, when I am in distress, neither my parents, brothers, sisters nor loved ones can relieve my suffering. I dependonly on You. You are my hope. Eliminate the cause of this tremendous torture and bless me with Your compassion.
Dhan Nirdhan Kon Det Sadaee, Arat Jan Ki Peer MitaeeAstuti Kehi Vidhi Karahu Tumhari, Shamhu Naath Ab Chook Hamari
O Lord, You bless the downtrodden with prosperity and grant wisdom to the ignorant. Lord, due to my limitedknowledge, I omitted to worship Thee. Please forgive me and shower Your grace upon me.
Shanker Ho Sankat Ke Nashan, Vighna Vinashan Mangal Kaaran Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagave, Sharad Narad Sheesh Navave
O Lord Sankar, You are the destroyer of all miseries. You remove the cause of all obstacles and grant Your devoteeseternal bliss. The saints and sages meditate upon Thy most beautiful form. Even celestial beings like Sharad and
Narad bow in reverence to You.
Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivaye, Sur Brahmadik Par Na Paaye Jo Yeh Path Kare Man Layee, Tapar Hot Hain Shambu Sahayee
O Lord, prostration to You. Even Brahma is unable to describe Thy greatness. Whosoever recites these verses withfaith and devotion receives Your infinite blessings.
Riniya Jo Koi Ho Adhikaari, Paath Kare So PaavanhaariPutra Heen Ichha Kar Koi, Nishchaya Shiv Prasad Tehi Hoi
Devotees who chant these verses with intense love become prosperous by the grace of Lord Shiva. Even the childlesswishing to have children, have their desires fulfilled after partaking of Shiva-prasad with faith and devotion.
Pandit Triyodashi Ko Lave, Dhyan Poorvak Hom Karave Triyodashi Vrata Kare Hamesha, Tan Nahi Take Rahe Kalesha
On Trayodashi (13th day of the dark and bright fortnights) one should invite a pandit and devotedly make offerings toLord Shiva. Those who fast and pray to Lord Shiva on Trayodashi are always healthy and prosperous.
Dhoop Deep Naivedya Chadhavai, Shanker Sanmukha Path KaravahiJanam Janam Ki Pap Nasave, Anta Vaas Shivpur Men Paave
Whosoever offers incense, prasad and performs arti to Lord Shiva, with love and devotion, enjoys material happinessand spiritual bliss in this world and hereafter ascends to the abode of Lord Shiva. The poet prays that Lord Shiva
removed the suffering of all and grants them eternal bliss.
Hey Shankar Hai Aas Tumhari, Dukh Peera Ab Harahu Hamari
ll Doha ll Nit Nem Kar Praatha Hee ,Paath Karo Chaalis l
Tum Meri Manokaamna, Puran Karo Jagdeesh ll Magsar Chhati Hemant Ritu, Sanvat Chausadh Jaan l
Astuti Chaalisa Shivhi, Puran Keen Kalyaan ll
O Universal Lord, every morning as a rule I recite this Chalisa with devotion. Please bless me so that I may be able to