Shiva Ramashtakam Stotram: A Sacred Devotional Hymn to Lord Shiva
| Sanskrit/Hindi | translation | Meaning |
| शिव हरे शिव राम सखे प्रभो त्रिविधतापनिवारण हे प्रभो । अज जनेश्वर यादव पाहि मां शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥१॥ |
Hare shiva rama sakhe prabho, Trividha thapa nivarana hey Vibho, Aaja janeswara yadava pahi maam, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 1 || |
Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, Hey Rama, Hey friend, Hey Lord, Hey Lord who cures the three types of sufferings, Hey Lord without birth, Hey Lord of the people, Hey Yadava, protect me, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 1 || |
| कमललोचन राम दयानिधे हर गुरो गजरक्षक गोपते । शिवतनो भव शङ्कर पाहि मां शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥२॥ |
Kamala lochana Rama Dayanidhe, Hara Guro gaja rakshaka go pathe, Shiva thano bhava Shankara Pahi maam, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 2 || |
Hey lotus eyed treasure of mercy, Lord Rama, Hey Hara, Hey teacher, Hey elephant protector, Hey Lord of cows, Hey God who is Shiva, Hey Shankara, protect me, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 2 || |
| सुजनरञ्जन मङ्गलमन्दिरं भजति ते पुरुषः परमं पदम्। भवति तस्य सुखं परमद्भुतं शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥३॥| |
Suja ranjana mangala mandiram, Bhajathi they purusha param padam, Bhavathi thasya Sukham paramadhbutham, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 3 || |
Hey entertainer of the good, with a form causing good, That man who prays the divine being, Reaches your most wonderful place, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 3 || |
| जय युधिष्ठिरवल्लभ भूपते जय जयार्जितपुण्यपयोनिधे। जय कृपामय कृष्ण नमोऽस्तु ते शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥४॥| |
Jaya Yudhishtra vallabha bhoopathe, Jaya jayarjitha punya payo nidhe, Jaya krupa maya Krishna namosthu they, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 4 || |
Victory to the friend of Yudhishtra, Hey king Victory to him who is the blessed ocean of victory, Victory to all-pervading mercy, Salutations to Krishna, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 4 || |
| भवविमोचन माधव मापते सुकविमानसहंस शिवारते। जनकजारत राघव रक्ष मां शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥५॥ |
Bhva vimochana Madhava maapathe, Sukha vimana sahamsa Shivaarathe, Janaka jaaratha Raghava raksha maam, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 5 || |
Hey Madhava who removes the fear of birth, Hey Lord of Lakshmi, Hey swan of the mind of poets, Hey darling of Parvathi, Hey Rama, the darling of Sita, please protect me, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 5 || |
| अवनिमण्डलमङ्गल मापते जलदसुन्दर राम रमापते। निगमकीर्तिगुणार्णव गोपते शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥६॥ |
Avani mandala mangala maapathe, Jaladha Sundara Rama rama pathe, Nigama keerthi gunarnava gopathe, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 6 ||| |
Hey consort of mother who does good to the world, Hey Rama who is pretty with the color of a cloud, Hey consort of Lakshmi, Hey sea of goodness described in Vedas, Hey Lord of the cows, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 6 || |
| पतितपावन नाममयी लता तव यशो विमलं परिगीयते। तदपि माधव मां किमुपेक्षसे शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥७॥ |
Pathitha pavana nama mayee latha, Thava yaso vimalam parigeeyathe, Thadapi Madhava Mam Kim upekshase, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 7 || |
Hey heavenly climber who likes the downtrodden, I sing about your fame which is pure, But why do you in spite of it, neglect me, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 7 || |
| अमरतापरदेव रमापते विजयतस्तव नामधनोपमा। मयि कथं करुणार्णव जायते शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥८॥ |
Amaratha para deva rama pathe, Vijayathasthava nama dhanopama, Mayi kadham karunarnava jayathe, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 8 || |
Hey greatest God of devas, Hey consort of Lakshmi, How can I ever get wealth, Oh giver of mercy, Which can measure up to the victories of yours, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 8 || |
| हनुमतः प्रिय चापकर प्रभो सुरसरिद्धृतशेखर हे गुरो। मम विभो किमु विस्मरणं कृतं शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥९॥ |
Hanumatha Priya chaapakara Prabho, Sura saridhrutha shekhara hey Guro, Mama Vibho Kimu vismaranam krutham, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 9 || |
Hey Lord with a bow, who is very dear to Hanuman, Hey teacher who wears the holy river on your head, Oh Lord, why have you forgotten me, please, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 9 || |
| अहरहर्जनरञ्जनसुन्दरं पठति यः शिवरामकृतं स्तवम्। विशति रामरमाचरणाम्बुजे शिव हरे विजयं कुरु मे वरम् ॥१०॥ |
Aharahar jana ranchana sundaram patathi, Ya shiva rama krutham sthavam, Visathi rama ramana padambhuje, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam., || 10 || |
That man who reads this pretty, people friendly, Prayer was written by Shiva Rama, Would become fit to enter the lotus feet of Rama and Lakshmi, Hey Shiva, Hey Hare, grant me the victory of success. || 10 || |
| प्रातरुत्थाय यो भक्त्या पठेदेकाग्रमानसः। विजयो जायते तस्य विष्णुमाराध्यमाप्नुयात् ॥११॥ |
Pratar uthaya yo bhakthya patedh ekagara manasa, Vijayo jayathe thasya Vishnumaradhyamapnuyath., || 11 || |
He who reads this with concentrated devotion in the morning, Would attain all round victory and would attain Vishnu whom he worships. Ithi Sri Ramanand Swamina Virachitham Sri Shiva Ramashtakam Sampoornam. Thus ends the octet of Shiva Rama written by Ramanand Swami. || 11 || |
Benefits of Shiva Ramashtakam Stotram:
Divine Blessings: By reciting the Shiva Ramashtakam Stotram, one can call upon Lord Shiva’s omnipresence and draw His benefits into their lives. It can result in constructive adjustments, spiritual development, and general wellbeing.
Inner Peace and Harmony: The powerful vibrations of the Stotram can help calm the mind, reduce stress, and bring a sense of inner peace and tranquility. It aids in finding balance and harmony amidst the challenges of life.
Removal of Obstacles: Lord Shiva is revered as the remover of obstacles. Chanting the Shiva Ramashtakam Stotram with devotion can help overcome obstacles, both external and internal, and pave the way for success and progress in various endeavors.
Spiritual Awakening: The Stotram acts as a catalyst for spiritual growth and awakening. It can deepen one’s connection with the divine and enhance the understanding of the true nature of existence.
Healing and Purification: The sacred vibrations of the stotram purify the mind, body, and spirit. It facilitates the release of bad energies, encourages healing, and results in a feeling of renewal.
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