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Liṅgāṣṭakam

Roman (IAST) lyrics with meaning · composed by Ādi Śaṅkarācārya · stotra · 35 verses

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liṅgāṣṭakam

liṅgāṣṭakam

Verse 1 — liṅgāṣṭakam

liṅgāṣṭakam
Liṅgāṣṭakam — eight verses in adoration of the Liṅga of Śiva.

Verse 2 — brahmamurārī surārcita liṅgaṃ

brahmamurārī surārcita liṅgaṃ
The Liṅga worshipped by Brahmā, Murāri (Viṣṇu) and the gods,

Verse 3 — nirmala bhāsita śobhita liṅgaṃ

nirmala bhāsita śobhita liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga shining resplendent, pure and radiant,

Verse 4 — janmaja duḥkha vināśaka liṅgaṃ

janmaja duḥkha vināśaka liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga that destroys the sorrows born of birth —

Verse 5 — tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ

tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ
To that Sadāśiva Liṅga I bow.

Verse 6 — devamuni pravārārcita liṅgaṃ

devamuni pravārārcita liṅgaṃ
The Liṅga worshipped by the gods and the foremost sages,

Verse 7 — kāmadahana karuṇākara liṅgaṃ

kāmadahana karuṇākara liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga that burnt Kāma to ashes, the very source of compassion,

Verse 8 — rāvaṇa darpa vināśaka liṅgaṃ

rāvaṇa darpa vināśaka liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga that shattered Rāvaṇa's pride —

Verse 9 — tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ

tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ
To that Sadāśiva Liṅga I bow.

Verse 10 — sarva sugandha sulepita liṅgaṃ

sarva sugandha sulepita liṅgaṃ
The Liṅga anointed with every fragrant unguent,

Verse 11 — buddhī vivardhana kāraṇa liṅgaṃ

buddhī vivardhana kāraṇa liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga that is the cause of the growth of wisdom,

Verse 12 — siddha surāsura vaṃdita liṅgaṃ

siddha surāsura vaṃdita liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga adored by siddhas, gods and asuras —

Verse 13 — tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ

tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ
To that Sadāśiva Liṅga I bow.

Verse 14 — kanaka mahāmaṇi bhūṣita liṅgaṃ

kanaka mahāmaṇi bhūṣita liṅgaṃ
The Liṅga adorned with gold and great gems,

Verse 15 — phaṇipati veṣṭita śobhita liṅgaṃ

phaṇipati veṣṭita śobhita liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga gracefully entwined by the lord of serpents,

Verse 16 — dakṣa suyajña vināśana liṅgaṃ

dakṣa suyajña vināśana liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga that destroyed Dakṣa's sacrifice —

Verse 17 — tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ

tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ
To that Sadāśiva Liṅga I bow.

Verse 18 — kumakuma caṃdana lepita liṅgaṃ

kumakuma caṃdana lepita liṅgaṃ
The Liṅga anointed with kumkuma and sandal paste,

Verse 19 — paṃkaja hāra suśobhita liṅgaṃ

paṃkaja hāra suśobhita liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga beautified with garlands of lotuses,

Verse 20 — saṃcita pāpa vināśaka liṅgaṃ

saṃcita pāpa vināśaka liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga that destroys accumulated sins —

Verse 21 — tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ

tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ
To that Sadāśiva Liṅga I bow.

Verse 22 — devāgaṇārcita sevita liṅgaṃ

devāgaṇārcita sevita liṅgaṃ
The Liṅga served and worshipped by the hosts of gods,

Verse 23 — bhāvai-rbhaktibhireva ca liṅgaṃ

bhāvai-rbhaktibhireva ca liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga worshipped with true and heartfelt devotion,

Verse 24 — dinakara koṭī prabhākara liṅgaṃ

dinakara koṭī prabhākara liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga radiant as ten million suns —

Verse 25 — tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ

tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ
To that Sadāśiva Liṅga I bow.

Verse 26 — aṣṭodaloparīveṣṭita liṅgaṃ

aṣṭodaloparīveṣṭita liṅgaṃ
The Liṅga encircled by an eight-petalled lotus,

Verse 27 — sarvasamudbhava kāraṇa liṅgaṃ

sarvasamudbhava kāraṇa liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga that is the cause of all that arises,

Verse 28 — aṣṭadaridra vināśana liṅgaṃ

aṣṭadaridra vināśana liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga that destroys the eight kinds of poverty —

Verse 29 — tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ

tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ
To that Sadāśiva Liṅga I bow.

Verse 30 — suraguru suravara pūjita liṅgaṃ

suraguru suravara pūjita liṅgaṃ
The Liṅga worshipped by the guru of the gods and the foremost devas,

Verse 31 — suravana puṣpa sadārcita liṅgaṃ

suravana puṣpa sadārcita liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga ever worshipped with flowers of the celestial groves,

Verse 32 — parātpara parāmātmaka liṅgaṃ

parātpara parāmātmaka liṅgaṃ
the Liṅga that is the Supreme Self, higher than the highest —

Verse 33 — tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ

tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ
To that Sadāśiva Liṅga I bow.

phalaśrutiḥ

phalaśrutiḥ
Phalaśruti — the fruit of reciting the Liṅgāṣṭakam.

Verse 34 — liṅgāṣṭakamidaṃ puṇyaṃ yaḥ paṭheśśiva saṃnidhau

liṅgāṣṭakamidaṃ puṇyaṃ yaḥ paṭheśśiva saṃnidhau
Whoever recites this holy Liṅgāṣṭakam in the presence of Śiva

Verse 35 — śivalokamavāpnotī śivena saha modite

śivalokamavāpnotī śivena saha modite
attains the abode of Śiva and rejoices in his company.

About Liṅgāṣṭakam

Liṅgāṣṭakam is a Sanskrit stotra, composed by Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, addressed to Shiva — a Ashtakam. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, each verse with its English meaning. Source text: Sanskrit Wikisource.

Also known as: Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam, Linga Ashtakam.

The preeminent Advaita Vedānta ācārya and a prolific composer of devotional stotras revered across the Hindu traditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Lingashtakam?

Liṅgāṣṭakam is a hymn of eight verses to the Śiva liṅga, composed by Ādi Śaṅkarācārya. Each stanza opens and closes in praise of the liṅga — "Brahma Murāri Surārcita Liṅgam", the liṅga worshipped by Brahmā, Viṣṇu and Indra — and the hymn closes with its phala-śruti, the promise of Śiva's presence to those who recite it.

What is the meaning of Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam?

"Brahma Murāri Surārcita Liṅgam" is the opening of Liṅgāṣṭakam: the liṅga that Brahmā, Murāri (Viṣṇu) and the devas worship. It is the refrain repeated across the hymn's eight verses, each describing a different aspect of the liṅga.

Why is the Lingashtakam recited?

Liṅgāṣṭakam is traditionally recited as a daily hymn in Śiva worship, often in the morning or during Śivarātri. Its closing phala-śruti promises that one who recites it in Śiva's presence reaches Śivaloka, delighted, in the company of Śiva.

How do I read the Lingashtakam on Avabodhak?

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