Stotras (Sanskrit: स्तोत्र) are hymns of praise to any Deity. As per Kulārṇavatantra - “A hymn (stotra) is equal to ten million acts of worship”. So if you are just a beginner and starting on this journey, these stotras are perfect to start with. And Shiva particularly because he holds the key to many paths of Sadhanas.
In this blog we have covered:
1. Rudra Ashtakam
2. Shiva Tandava Stotra
3. Daridra Dahana Shiva Stotra
Stotras on Shiva - Part 2 Click Here
1. To learn how to do Daily Puja and Initiate your spiritual practise - Click Here
2. Hanuman Vadvanal - Detailed book on Hanuman: Lesser-known stories, sacred sadhanas of Hanuman, and many stotras for protection, money, and success. Click Here
रुद्राष्टकम्
Rudrashtakam
Composed by Goswami Tulsidas where the blessings and grace of Lord Shiva is
being sought to remove sorrow, sins and provide a life with grace of Shiva.
Composed in a poetic eight-stanza manner (called Ashtakam).
नमामी शमीशान निर्वाणरूपं
विभुंव्यापकं ब्रह्मवेदस्वरूपं ।
निजंनिर्गुणंनिर्विकल्पं निरीहं
चिदाकाशमाकाशवासंभजेऽहं || 1 ||
Namami Shamishan Nirvan Roopam
Vibhum Vyapakam Brahma Veda Swaroopam |
Nijam Nirgunam Nirvikalpam Nireeham
Chidakaash Maakash Vaasam Bhajeham || 1 ||
I offer my Namaskara to Ishana, Lord of the Universe, whose form symbolizes the state of ultimate Nirvana—complete extinguishment of all desires and passions, leading to the pinnacle of bliss.
He, who manifests in a discernible form while fundamentally permeating all realms, and whose embodiment encompasses the profound wisdom of Brahman found at the core of the Vedas.
Dwelling in profound self-absorption beyond the influence of the three Gunas (Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas), untouched by any change or multiplicity, and free from all movement driven by desires.
Residing in the spiritual expanse of Chidakasha, I offer my worship to that Ishana.
निराकार ॐकारमूलं तुरीयं
गिराज्ञान गौतीतमीशं गिरीशं ।
करालं महाकाल कालं कृपालं
गुणागार संसार पारं नतोऽहं || 2 ||
Nirakaar Omkar Moolam Turiyam
Giragyaan Goteet Meesham Girisham |
Karaalam Mahakaal Kaalam Kripalam
Gunagaar Sansaar Paaram Naatoham|| 2 ||
My respectful Namaskara to Sri Rudra, the Formless One and the very Source from which the sacred Omkara emanates; He dwells in the state of Turiya, the transcendent fourth state where Brahman is experienced through meditation.
He is the Lord surpassing the grasp of articulate knowledge and transcending the scope of sensory perception; recognized as Girisha, the Master of the Mountains.
Manifesting the formidable aspect of Mahakala, capable of dismantling Time itself, and simultaneously embodying boundless compassion towards His devotees.
I offer my obeisance to the One who aids in traversing through this Samsara, akin to a dwelling constructed from the interplay of Gunas.
तूषाराद्रिसंकाश गौरं गभीरं
मनोभूतकोटि प्रभाश्रीशरीरं ।
स्फुरन्मौलि कल्लोलिनि चारुगंगा
लसद्भाल बालेन्दु कण्ठे भुजंगा || 3 ||
Tusharaadri Sankaash Gauram Gabheeram
Manobhoot Koti Prabha Shri Shareeram |
Sfooranmauli Kallolini Charu Ganga
Lasadbhaal Baalendu Kanthe Bhujanga|| 3 ||
Whose luminance is akin to a mountain of snow, and whose existence is profoundly profound.
In the depth of His consciousness reside innumerable rays of splendor, manifesting themselves upon His auspicious form.
Above His head, the divine Ganga pulsates and surges towards the realms of existence.
Upon His forehead, the freshly risen moon radiantly shines, casting its rays, while around His neck, He gracefully adorns serpents.
चलत्कुण्डलं भ्रूसुनेत्रं विशालं
प्रसन्नाननं नीलकण्ठं दयालं ।
मृगाधीश चर्माम्बरं मुण्डमालं
प्रियं शंकरं सर्वनाथं भजामि || 4 ||
Chalatkundalam Bhru Sunethram Vishaalam
Prasannananam Neelkantham Dayalam |
Mrigadheesh Charmaambaram Mundamaalam
Priyam Shankaram Sarvanaatham Bhajaami || 4 ||
Whose exquisite face is enhanced by swaying earrings, featuring a captivating eyebrow and large, beautiful eyes.
His countenance radiates joy and grace, with a throat tinted blue (from consuming the poison during the churning of the cosmic ocean), displaying immense compassion.
Draped in the skin of a tiger, and adorned with a garland of skulls around His neck.
I offer my worship to Him, the beloved of His devotees, the embodiment of benevolence, known as Shankara, and the Lord of All.
प्रचण्डं प्रकृष्टं प्रगल्भं परेशं
अखण्डं अजं भानुकोटि प्रकाशं।
त्रयः शूलनिर्मूलनं शूलपाणिं
भजेऽहं भवानीपतिं भावगम्यं || 5 ||
Prachandam Prakrishtam Pragalbham Paresham
Akhandam Ajambhaanukoti Prakaasham |
Trayahshool Nirmoolanam Shoolpaanim
Bhajeham Bhawani Patim Bhaav Gamyam || 5 ||
I extend my respectful salutations to Sri Rudra, the formidable, eminent, and supremely powerful Highest Lord.
He is eternal and undivided, radiating an effulgence akin to a million suns.
Brandishing a trident, the three spikes of which uproot the bondages associated with the Three Gunas (Tamas, Rajas, and Sattva).
I offer my adoration to the Consort of Devi Bhavani, attainable only through unwavering devotion.
कलातीत कल्याण कल्पान्तकारी
सदासद्चिदानन्द दाता पुरारि।
चिदानन्द सन्दोह मोहापहारि
प्रसीद प्रसीद प्रभो मन्मथारि || 6 ||
Kalateet Kalyaan Kalpantkaari
Sada Sachitanaanand Daata Purari |
Chidaanand Sandoh Mohapahari
Praseed Praseed Prabho Manmathari || 6 ||
Whose divine essence transcends the elements of the material world and heralds the conclusion of a Kalpa, a cycle of creation when all gross elements dissolve.
The perpetual source of immense joy for the wise, and the adversary, symbolizing the destroyer, of the Tripurasuras, representing Adharma.
By dispelling profound delusion, He immerses the prepared soul in the fullness of Chidananda, the bliss of Brahman or Pure Consciousness.
O, vanquisher of Manmatha, please bestow your benevolence upon me; O Lord, kindly shower your grace upon me.
नवावत् उमानाथपादारविन्दं
भजन्तीह लोके परे वा नराणां ।
न तावत्सुखं शान्ति सन्तापनाशं
प्रसीद प्रभो सर्व भूताधिवासं || 7 ||
Navaavad Umanath Paadaravindam
Bhajanteeha Lokey Parewa Naraanaam |
Na Tawatsukham Shaantisantapnaasham
Praseed Prabho Sarvabhootadhivaasam || 7 ||
Extending reverence to the Lotus Feet of the Lord of Uma,
Until those Feet are venerated by humanity, both in this world and beyond.
Happiness, tranquility, and the cessation of sorrows will remain elusive.
Hence, O Lord, bestow your grace, You who dwells within all beings.
न जानामि योगं जपं नैव पूजां
नतोऽहं सदासर्वदा शम्भु तुभ्यं।
जराजन्मदुःखौऽघतातप्यमानं
प्रभो पाहि आपन् नमामीश शम्भो || 8 ||
Na Jaanaami Yogam Japam Naiva Poojaam
Na Toham Sada Sarvada Shambhu Tubhhyam |
Jarajanm Dukhhaudya Taatpyamaanam
Prabho Paahi Aapan Namaami Shri Shambho || 8 ||
I do not have the knowledge of Yoga, Japa, or Puja.
But I consistently and exclusively offer my obeisance to You, O Shambhu.
Shield me from the agonies of birth and old age, as well as from the transgressions that culminate in suffering.
Safeguard me, O Lord, from adversities; Protect me, O My Lord Shambhu.
रुद्राष्टकमिदं प्रोक्तं विप्रेण हरतोषये, ये पठन्ति नरा भक्त्या तेषां शम्भुः प्रसीदति ।।
Rudrashtakamidam Proktam Vipren Hartoshaye |
Ye Pathanti Naraa Bhaktaya Teshaam Shambhu Praseedati ||
This Rudrashtakam is recited by the wise to satisfy Lord Shiva and Shambhu is pleased by those who recite it with devotion.
।। श्री रुद्राष्टकम् सम्पूर्णम् ।।
|| śrī rudrāṣṭakam sampūrṇam ||
End of Sri Rudrashtakam
शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम्
Shiv Tandav Stotram
Extempore composition of Ravana to win grace of Lord Shiva. When recited
repeatedly with devotion during Pradoshe kale – the devotee will get wealth and
always be prosperous.
जटाटवीगलज्जल प्रवाहपावितस्थले
गलेवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम् ।
डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनादवड्डमर्वयं
चकार चण्डताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम् ॥ १ ॥
Jatatavigalajjala pravahapavitasthale
Galeavalambya lambitam bhujangatungamalikam |
Damad damad damaddama ninadavadamarvayam
Chakara chandtandavam tanotu nah shivah shivam ||1||
जटाकटाहसम्भ्रमभ्रमन्निलिम्पनिर्झरी-
-विलोलवीचिवल्लरीविराजमानमूर्धनि ।
धगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वलल्ललाटपट्टपावके
किशोरचन्द्रशेखरे रतिः प्रतिक्षणं मम ॥ २ ॥
Jata kata hasambhrama bhramanilimpanirjhari
Vilolavichivalarai virajamanamurdhani |
Dhagadhagadhagajjva lalalata pattapavake
Kishora chandrashekhare ratih pratikshanam mama ||2||
धराधरेन्द्रनन्दिनीविलासबन्धुबन्धुर
स्फुरद्दिगन्तसन्ततिप्रमोदमानमानसे ।
कृपाकटाक्षधोरणीनिरुद्धदुर्धरापदि
क्वचिद्दिगम्बरे मनो विनोदमेतु वस्तुनि ॥ ३ ॥
Dharadharendra nandinivilasa bandhubandhura
Sphuradigantasantati pramodamanamanase |
Krupakatakshadhorani nirudhadurdharapadi
Kvachidigambare mano vinodametuvastuni ||3||
जटाभुजङ्गपिङ्गलस्फुरत्फणामणिप्रभा
कदम्बकुङ्कुमद्रवप्रलिप्तदिग्वधूमुखे ।
मदान्धसिन्धुरस्फुरत्त्वगुत्तरीयमेदुरे
मनो विनोदमद्भुतं बिभर्तु भूतभर्तरि ॥ ४ ॥
Jata bhujanga pingala sphuratphanamaniprabha
Kadambakunkuma dravapralipta digvadhumukhe |
Madandha sindhu rasphuratvagutariyamedure
Mano vinodamadbhutam bibhartu bhutabhartari ||4||
सहस्रलोचनप्रभृत्यशेषलेखशेखर
प्रसूनधूलिधोरणी विधूसराङ्घ्रिपीठभूः ।
भुजङ्गराजमालया निबद्धजाटजूटक
श्रियै चिराय जायतां चकोरबन्धुशेखरः ॥ ५ ॥
Sahasra lochana prabhritya sheshalekhashekhara
Prasuna dhulidhorani vidhusaranghripithabhuh |
Bhujangaraja malaya nibaddhajatajutaka
Shriyai chiraya jayatam chakora bandhushekharah ||5||
ललाटचत्वरज्वलद्धनञ्जयस्फुलिङ्गभा-
-निपीतपञ्चसायकं नमन्निलिम्पनायकम् ।
सुधामयूखलेखया विराजमानशेखरं
महाकपालिसम्पदेशिरोजटालमस्तु नः ॥ ६ ॥
Lalata chatva rajvaladhanajnjaya sphulingabha
Nipitapajnchasayakam namannilimpanayakam |
Sudha mayukha lekhaya virajamanashekharam
Maha kapali sampade shirojatalamastu nah ||6||
करालफालपट्टिकाधगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वल-
द्धनञ्जयाधरीकृतप्रचण्डपञ्चसायके ।
धराधरेन्द्रनन्दिनीकुचाग्रचित्रपत्रक-
-प्रकल्पनैकशिल्पिनि त्रिलोचने मतिर्मम ॥ ७ ॥
Karala phala pattikadhagaddhagaddhagajjvala
Ddhanajnjaya dharikruta prachandapanchasayake |
Dharadharendra nandini kuchagrachitrapatraka
Prakalpanaikashilpini trilochane matirmama ||7||
नवीनमेघमण्डली निरुद्धदुर्धरस्फुरत्-
कुहूनिशीथिनीतमः प्रबन्धबन्धुकन्धरः ।
निलिम्पनिर्झरीधरस्तनोतु कृत्तिसिन्धुरः
कलानिधानबन्धुरः श्रियं जगद्धुरन्धरः ॥ ८ ॥
Navina megha mandali niruddhadurdharasphurat
Kuhu nishithinitamah prabandhabaddhakandharah |
Nilimpanirjhari dharastanotu krutti sindhurah
Kalanidhanabandhurah shriyam jagaddhurandharah ||8||
प्रफुल्लनीलपङ्कजप्रपञ्चकालिमप्रभा-
-विलम्बिकण्ठकन्दलीरुचिप्रबद्धकन्धरम् ।
स्मरच्छिदं पुरच्छिदं भवच्छिदं मखच्छिदं
गजच्छिदान्धकच्छिदं तमन्तकच्छिदं भजे ॥ ९ ॥
Praphulla nila pankaja prapanchakalimprabha
Vlambi kanthakandali ruchi prabaddhakandharam |
Smarachchidam purachchhidam bhavachchidam makhachchidam
Gajachchidandhakachidam tamamtakachchidam bhaje ||9||
अगर्वसर्वमङ्गलाकलाकदम्बमञ्जरी
रसप्रवाहमाधुरी विजृम्भणामधुव्रतम् ।
स्मरान्तकं पुरान्तकं भवान्तकं मखान्तकं
गजान्तकान्धकान्तकं तमन्तकान्तकं भजे ॥ १० ॥
Agarvasarvamangala kalakadambamanjari
Rasapravaha madhuri vijrumbhana madhuvratam |
Smarantakam purantakam bhavantakam makhantakam
Gajantakandhakantakam tamantakantakam bhaje ||10||
जयत्वदभ्रविभ्रमभ्रमद्भुजङ्गमश्वस-
-द्विनिर्गमत्क्रमस्फुरत्करालफालहव्यवाट् ।
धिमिद्धिमिद्धिमिध्वनन्मृदङ्गतुङ्गमङ्गल
ध्वनिक्रमप्रवर्तित प्रचण्डताण्डवः शिवः ॥ ११ ॥
Jayatvadabhravibhrama bhramadbhujangamash
Dhinirgamat kramsfurth karala phaal havyavat |
Dhimiddhimiddhimidhva nanmrudangatungamangala
Dhvanikramapravartita prachanda tandavah shivah ||11||
दृषद्विचित्रतल्पयोर्भुजङ्गमौक्तिकस्रजोर्-
-गरिष्ठरत्नलोष्ठयोः सुहृद्विपक्षपक्षयोः ।
तृष्णारविन्दचक्षुषोः प्रजामहीमहेन्द्रयोः
समं प्रवर्तयन्मनः कदा सदाशिवं भजाम्यहम् ॥ १२ ॥
Drushadvichitratalpayor bhujanga mauktikasrajor
Garishtharatnaloshthayoh suhrudvipakshapakshayoh |
Trushnaravindachakshushoh prajamahimahendrayoh
Sama pravartayanmanah kada sadashivam bhajamyaham ||12||
कदा निलिम्पनिर्झरीनिकुञ्जकोटरे वसन्
विमुक्तदुर्मतिः सदा शिरःस्थमञ्जलिं वहन् ।
विमुक्तलोललोचनो ललाटफाललग्नकः
शिवेति मन्त्रमुच्चरन् सदा सुखी भवाम्यहम् ॥ १३ ॥
Kada nilimpanirjhari nikunjakotare vasanh
Vimuktadurmatih sada shirah sthamajnjalim vahanh |
Vimuktalolalochano lalataphalalagnakah
Shiveti mantramuchcharan sada sukhi bhavamyaham ||13||
इमं हि नित्यमेवमुक्तमुत्तमोत्तमं स्तवं
पठन्स्मरन्ब्रुवन्नरो विशुद्धिमेतिसन्ततम् ।
हरे गुरौ सुभक्तिमाशु याति नान्यथा गतिं
विमोहनं हि देहिनां सुशङ्करस्य चिन्तनम् ॥ १४ ॥
Imam hi nityameva muktamuttamottamam stavam
Pathansmaran bruvannaro vishuddhimeti santatam |
Hare gurau subhaktimashu yati nanyatha gatim
Vimohanam hi dehinam sushankarasya chintanam ||14||
पूजावसानसमये दशवक्त्रगीतं यः
शम्भुपूजनपरं पठति प्रदोषे ।
तस्य स्थिरां रथगजेन्द्रतुरङ्गयुक्तां
लक्ष्मीं सदैव सुमुखिं प्रददाति शम्भुः ॥ १५ ॥
Pujavasana samaye dashavaktragitam Yah
Shambhupujanaparam pathati pradoshhe |
Tasya sthiram rathagajendraturangayuktam
Lakshmim sadaiva sumukhim pradadati shambhuh ||15||
इति श्री शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम् ||
Ithi Sri Shiva Tandava Stotram ||
दरिद्र दहन शिव स्तोत्र
Daridra Dahana Shiva Stotra
विश्वेश्वराय नरकार्णव तारणाय
कर्णामृताय शशिशेखरधारणाय ।
कर्पूरकान्तिधवलाय जटाधराय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥ 1 ॥
vishveshvaraya narakarnava taranaya
karnamrutaya shashishekhara dharanaya |
karpurakantidhavalaya jatadharaya
daridrya duhkha dahanaya namah shivaya || 1 ||
गौरीप्रियाय रजनीशकलाधराय
कालान्तकाय भुजगाधिपकङ्कणाय ।
गङ्गाधराय गजराजविमर्दनाय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥ 2 ॥
gauripriyaya rajanishakaladharaya
kalantakaya bhujagadhipankanaya |
gangadharaya gajarajavimardanaya
daridrya dukha dahanaya namah shivaya || 2 ||
भक्तिप्रियाय भवरोगभयापहाय
उग्राय दुःखभवसागरतारणाय ।
ज्योतिर्मयाय गुणनामसुनृत्यकाय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥ 3 ॥
bhaktipriyaya bhavarogabhayapahaya
ugraya durgabhavasagarataranaya |
jyotirmayaya gunanamasunutyakaya
daridrya duhkha dahanaya namah shivaya || 3 ||
चर्माम्बराय शवभस्मविलेपनाय
फालेक्षणाय मणिकुण्डलमण्डिताय ।
मञ्जीरपादयुगलाय जटाधराय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥ 4 ॥
charmambaraya shavabhasmavilepanaya
bhalekshanaya manikundala manditaya |
manjirapadayugalaya jatadharaya
daridrya duhka dahanaya namah shivaya || 4 ||
पञ्चाननाय फणिराजविभूषणाय
हेमांशुकाय भुवनत्रयमण्डिताय ।
आनन्दभूमिवरदाय तमोपहाय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥ 5 ॥
panchananaya phaniraja vibhushanaya
hemamshukaya bhuvanatrayamanditaya |
anandabhumivaradaya tamomayaya
daridrya duhka dahanaya namah shivaya || 5 ||
भानुप्रियाय भवसागरतारणाय
कालान्तकाय कमलासनपूजिताय ।
नेत्रत्रयाय शुभलक्षण लक्षिताय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥ 6 ॥
bhanupriyaya bhavasagarataranaya
kalantakaya kamalasanapujitaya |
netratrayaya shubhalakshana lakshitaya
daridrya duhka dahanaya namah shivaya || 6 ||
रामप्रियाय रघुनाथवरप्रदाय
नागप्रियाय नरकार्णवतारणाय ।
पुण्येषु पुण्यभरिताय सुरार्चिताय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥ 7 ॥
ramapriyaya raghunathavarapradaya
nagapriyaya narakarnavataranaya |
punyeshu punyabharitaya surarchitaya
daridrya duhka dahanaya namah shivaya || 7 ||
मुक्तीश्वराय फलदाय गणेश्वराय
गीतप्रियाय वृषभेश्वरवाहनाय ।
मातङ्गचर्मवसनाय महेश्वराय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥ 8 ॥
mukteshwaraya phaladaya ganeshwaraya
gitapriyaya vrushabheshwara vahanaya |
matangacharmavasanaya maheshwaraya
daridrya duhka dahanaya namah shivaya || 8 ||
वसिष्ठेन कृतं स्तोत्रम् सर्वरोगनिवारणम् ।
सर्वसम्पत्करं शीघ्रं पुत्रपौत्रादिवर्धनम् |
त्रिसन्ध्यं यः पठेन्नित्यं स हि स्वर्गमवाप्नुयात् ॥ 9 ॥
Vasisthena kritam stotram sarvaroga nivaranam
Sarvasampatkaram siighram putrapautradi vardhanam
trisandhyam yah patennithyam sa hi svargamavapnuyat ||
इति श्री वसिष्ठ विरचितं दारिद्र्य दहन स्तोत्रम् ।
Ithi Sri Vasistha Virachitham daridraya dahana stotram ||
