Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali Lyrics in English
|| Shree Shiva Ashtottara Shatanaamaavali ||
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OM shivaaya namaH |
OM maheshvaraaya namaH |
OM shambhave namaH |
OM pinaakine namaH |
OM shashishekharaaya namaH |
OM vaamadevaaya namaH |
OM virupaakshaaya namaH |
OM kapardine namaH |
OM nilalohitaaya namaH |
OM shankaraaya namaH || 10 ||
OM shulapaanaye namaH |
OM khatvaangine namaH |
OM vishnuvallabhaaya namaH |
OM shipivishtaaya namaH |
OM ambikaanaathaaya namaH |
OM shreekanthaaya namaH |
OM bhaktavatsalaaya namaH |
OM bhavaaya namaH |
OM sharvaaya namaH |
OM trilokeshaaya namaH || 20 ||
OM shitikanthaaya namaH |
OM shivapriyaaya namaH |
OM ugraaya namaH |
OM kapaaline namaH |
OM kaumaaraye namaH |
OM andhakaasurasudanaaya namaH |
OM gangaadharaaya namaH |
OM lalaataakshaaya namaH |
OM kaalakaalaaya namaH |
OM krupaanidhaye namaH || 30 ||
OM bhImaaya namaH |
OM parashuhastaaya namaH |
OM mrugapaanaye namaH |
OM jataadharaaya namaH |
OM kailaasavaasine namaH |
OM kavachine namaH |
OM kathoraaya namaH |
OM tripuraantakaaya namaH |
OM vrushaankaaya namaH |
OM vrushabharudhaaya namaH || 40 ||
OM bhasmoddhulita vigrahaaya namaH |
OM saamapriyaaya namaH |
OM svaramayaaya namaH |
OM trayImurtaye namaH |
OM anIshvaraaya namaH |
OM sarvajnaaya namaH |
OM paramaatmane namaH |
OM somasuryaagnilochanaaya namaH |
OM havishe namaH |
OM yajnamayaaya namaH || 50 ||
OM somaaya namaH |
OM panchavaktraaya namaH |
OM sadaashivaaya namaH |
OM vishveshvaraaya namaH |
OM veerabhadraaya namaH |
OM gananaathaaya namaH |
OM prajaapataye namaH |
OM hiranyaretase namaH |
OM durdharshaaya namaH |
OM girishaaya namaH || 60 ||
OM girishaaya namaH |
OM anaghaaya namaH |
OM bhujangabhushanaaya namaH |
OM bhargaaya namaH |
OM giridhanvane namaH |
OM giripriyaaya namaH |
OM kruttivaasase namaH |
OM puraaraataye namaH |
OM bhagavate namaH |
OM pramathaadhipaaya namaH || 70 ||
OM mrutyunjayaaya namaH |
OM sukshmatanave namaH |
OM jagadvyaapine namaH |
OM jagadgurave namaH |
OM vyomakeshaaya namaH |
OM mahaasenajanakaaya namaH |
OM chaaruvikramaaya namaH |
OM rudraaya namaH |
OM bhutapataye namaH |
OM sthaanave namaH || 80 ||
OM ahirbudhnyaaya namaH |
OM digambaraaya namaH |
OM ashtamurtaye namaH |
OM anekaatmane namaH |
OM saattvikaaya namaH |
OM shuddhavigrahaaya namaH |
OM shaashvataaya namaH |
OM khandaparashave namaH |
OM ajaaya namaH |
OM paashavimochakaaya namaH || 90 ||
OM mrudaaya namaH |
OM pashupataye namaH |
OM devaaya namaH |
OM mahaadevaaya namaH |
OM avyayaaya namaH |
OM haraye namaH |
OM pushadantabhide namaH |
OM avyagraaya namaH |
OM dakshaadhvaraharaaya namaH |
OM haraaya namaH || 100 ||
OM bhaganetrabhide namaH |
OM avyaktaaya namaH |
OM sahasraakshaaya namaH |
OM sahasrapade namaH |
OM apavargapradaaya namaH |
OM anantaaya namaH |
OM taarakaaya namaH |
OM parameshvaraaya namaH || 108 ||
|| Iti Shree Shivaashtottara Shatanaamaavali Sampurnam ||
About Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali in English
Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a sacred compilation of 108 special names that describe various aspects of Lord Shiva. Each name carries deep significance and highlights a particular quality of Lord Shiva. These names are recited as a form of worship to invoke Shiva's blessings. Ashtottara Shatanamavali literally means the list of 108 names. 108 is considered a sacred number in Hinduism.
Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a devotional hymn and carries great spiritual significance among Shiva devotees. The 108 names of Lord Shiva highlight the multifaceted nature of Shiva and various other aspects. These names describe how he acts as the creator, savior, and destroyer of the universe. Chanting these 108 names is believed to bring spiritual purification and inner peace.
Lord Shiva, also known as Mahadeva or Shankara, is one of the principal deities in Hinduism. He is considered the supreme God. Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer) are together called as the trinity. He is worshipped in various forms, from the ferocious form of Rudra to the peaceful form of Shankara. Lord Shiva is often depicted as a yogi in deep meditation. There are many Shiva temples all over India, the 12 Jyotirlinga temples are very prominent among them.
Shiva Ashtottara Benefits in English
Shiva Ashtotara shatanamavali or the 108 names of Lord Shiva is believed to offer several benefits to devotees. By reciting the 108 names of Lord Shiva with devotion, we can seek Shiva's blessings and protection. It helps to cleanse the mind and eliminate negative vibrations. Regular chanting will help in spiritual growth and inner transformation.