Shiva Pratah Smaran Stotram: Benefits, Meaning, and Devotional Significance

 

Sanskrit/Hindi	Translation	Meaning
प्रातः स्मरामि भवभीतिहरं सुरेशं गङ्गाधरं वृषभवाहनमम्बिकेशम् । खट्वाङ्गशूलवरदाभयहस्तमीशं संसाररोगहरमौषधमद्वितीयम् ॥१॥	Praatah Smaraami Bhava-Bhiiti-Haram Sure[a-Ii]sham Ganggaa-Dharam Vrssabha-Vaahanam-Ambike[a-Ii]sham | Khattvaangga-Shuula-Varada-Abhaya-Hastam-Iisham Samsaara-Roga-Haram-Aussadham-Advitiiyam ||1||	In the Early Morning, I Remember Sri Shiva, Who Destroys the Fear of Worldly Existence and Who is the Lord of the Devas, Who Holds River Ganga on His Head, Who has a Bull as His Vehicle and Who is the Lord of Devi Ambika, Who has a Club and Trident in His two Hands, And confers Boon and Fearlessness with His other two Hands and Who is the Lord of the Universe, Who is the Medicine to Destroy the Disease (of Delusion) of Worldly Existence and Who is the One without a second.
प्रातर्नमामि गिरिशं गिरिजार्धदेहं सर्गस्थितिप्रलयकारणमादिदेवम् । विश्वेश्वरं विजितविश्वमनोभिरामं संसाररोगहरमौषधमद्वितीयम् ॥२॥	Praatar-Namaami Girisham Girija-Ardha-Deham Sarga-Sthiti-Pralaya-Kaarannam-Aadi-Devam | Vishva-Iishvaram Vijita-Vishva-Manobhiraamam Samsaara-Roga-Haram-Aussadham-Advitiiyam ||2||	In the Early Morning, I Salute Sri Girisha (Shiva), Who has Devi Girija (Parvati) as Half of His Body, Who is the Primordial Cause behind the Creation, Maintenance and Dissolution of the Universe, Who is the Lord of the Universe and Who Conquers the World by His Charm, Who is the Medicine to Destroy the Disease (of Delusion) of Worldly Existence and Who is the One without a second.
प्रातर्भजामि शिवमेकमनन्तमाद्यं वेदान्तवेद्यमनघं पुरुषं महान्तम् । नामादिभेदरहितं षड्भावशून्यं संसाररोगहरमौषधमद्वितीयम् ॥३॥	Praatar-Bhajaami Shivam-Ekam-Anantam-Aadyam Vedaanta-Vedyam-Anagham Purussam Mahaantam | Naama-Aadi-Bheda-Rahitam Ssadd-Bhaava-Shuunyam Samsaara-Roga-Haram-Aussadham-Advitiiyam ||3||	In the Early Morning, I Worship Sri Shiva Who is the One without a second, Who is Boundless and Infinite and Who is Primordial, Who is Known only by Understanding the Vedanta, Who is Sinless and Faultless, Who is the Primeval Original Source of the Universe and Who is the Great One, Who is Free from the Differences of Names etc and Who is Without the Six Modifications (of Birth, Existence, Growth, Maturity and Death), Who is the Medicine to Destroy the Disease (of Delusion) of Worldly Existence and Who is the One without a second.

Benefits of Shiva Pratah Smaran Stotram:

Removal of fear: Lord Shiva is often revered as the destroyer of fear and worldly attachments. By reciting this stotram, one seeks the blessings of Shiva to overcome fear and find inner strength and courage.

Divine protection: Lord Shiva is belief to have divine protection. He is the lord of the Devas and guardian of the universe. By chanting this stotram, devotees seek the divine protection of Shiva against negative influences and obstacles in life.

Connection with the divine: The stotram emphasizes the qualities and attributes of Lord Shiva, allowing the practitioner to deepen their connection with the divine. By reciting these verses, one can develop a closer relationship with Shiva and experience a sense of spiritual communion.

Spiritual upliftment: The “Shiva Pratah Smaran Stotram” is considered a powerful tool for spiritual upliftment. It aids in purifying the mind, awakening spiritual awareness, and cultivating a sense of devotion towards Lord Shiva. Regular practice of this stotram can lead to spiritual growth and progress on the path of self-realization.

Overall well-being: Through this stotram, devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva, who is belief to be the source of life force and the origin of well-being. It is believed that chanting this stotram can bring peace, harmony, and prosperity into one’s life.