Shiva Panchakshara Nakshatramala Stotram: Inner Transformation, Spiritual Progress, and Divine Blessings
| Sanskrit/ Hindi | Translation | Meaning |
| श्रीमदात्मने गुणैकसिन्धवे नमः शिवाय धामलेशधूतकोकबन्धवे नमः शिवाय। नामशेषितानमद्भावसिन्धवे नमः शिवाय पामरेतरप्रधानबन्धवे नमः शिवाय ॥१॥ |
srimadatmane gunaikasindhave namah sivaya dhamalesadhutakokabandhave namah sivaya । namasesitanamadbhavandhave namah sivaya pamaretarapradhanabandhave namah sivaya ॥1॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the abode of divine qualities and the ocean of virtues. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the friend of the fallen and the remover of their miseries. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the ocean of countless names and forms. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the supreme protector of the humble and downtrodden. |
| कालभीतविप्रबालपाल ते नमः शिवाय शूलभिन्नदुष्टदक्षफाल ते नमः शिवाय । मूलकारणाय कालकाल ते नमः शिवाय पालयाधुना दयालवाल ते नमः शिवाय ॥२॥ |
kalabhitaviprabalapala te namah sivaya sulabhinnadustadaksaphala te namah sivaya । mulakaranaya kalakala te namah sivaya palayadhuna dayalavala te namah sivaya ॥2॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is fearless and the protector of the weak and the brahmins. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who destroys the wicked and evil forces with his trident and righteous power. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the eternal cause of all causes and the destroyer of time. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who nourishes and protects all beings with his compassion. |
| इष्टवस्तुमुख्यदानहेतवे नमः शिवाय दुष्टदैत्यवंशधूमकेतवे नमः शिवाय । वृष्टिरक्षणाय धर्मसेतवे नमः शिवाय अष्टमूर्तये वृषेन्द्रकेतवे नमः शिवाय ॥३॥ |
istavastumukhyadanahetave namah sivaya dustadaityavamsadhumaketave namah sivaya । srstiraksanaya dharmasetave namah sivaya astamurtaye vrsendraketave namah sivaya ॥3॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who fulfills the desires of devotees and is the destroyer of evil demons. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who protects righteousness and showers divine rain. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who has eight divine forms and is adorned with the bull as his emblem. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is praised as the conqueror of the demon Vrisha or Kamadeva. |
| आपदद्रिभेदटङ्कहस्त ते नमः शिवाय पापहारिदिव्यसिन्धुमस्त ते नमः शिवाय। पापदारिणे लसन्नमस्तते नमः शिवाय शापदोषखण्डनप्रशस्त ते नमः शिवाय ॥४॥ |
apadadribhedataṅkahasta te namah sivaya papaharidivyasindhumasta te namah sivaya । papadarine lasannamastate namah sivaya sapadosakhanḍanaprasasta te namah sivaya ॥4॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose hand holds the deadly snake, representing protection from all dangers. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the divine ocean that washes away the sins. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who destroys the sins of devotees and brings them closer to liberation. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who removes the curses and defects, and bestows great glory. |
| व्योमकेश दिव्यभव्यरूप ते नमः शिवाय हेममेदिनीधरेन्द्रचाप ते नमः शिवाय । नाममात्रदग्धसर्वपाप ते नमः शिवाय कामनैकतानहृद्दुराप ते नमः शिवाय ॥५॥ |
vyomakesa divyabhavyarupa te namah sivaya hemamedinidharendracapa te namah sivaya । namamatradagdhasarvapapa te namah sivaya kamanaikatanahrddurapa te namah sivaya ॥5॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose matted hair shines like the sky and possesses divine and beautiful forms. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who holds the golden spear and is the destroyer of ignorance and delusion. Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose mere name burns away all sins. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who resides in the hearts of those who have conquered desires. |
| ब्रह्ममस्तकावलीनिबद्ध ते नमः शिवाय जिह्मगेन्द्रकुण्डल प्रसिद्ध ते नमः शिवाय । ब्रह्मणे प्रणीतवेदपद्धते नमः शिवाय जिह्मकालदेहदत्तपद्धते नमः शिवाय ॥६॥ |
brahmamastakavalinibaddha te namah sivaya jihmagendrakunḍalaprasiddha te namah sivaya । brahmane pranitavedapaddhate namah sivaya jimhakaladehadattapaddhate namah sivaya ॥6॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose forehead is adorned with the sacred thread made of Brahma. Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose ear is adorned with the shining Kundalas (earrings). Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the source of Vedic knowledge and the giver of the correct method of worship. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is adorned with the body of the dark complexioned Jihmagiri (one who wears a deer skin). |
| कामनाशनाय शुद्धकर्मणे नमः शिवाय सामगानजायमानशर्मणे नमः शिवाय। हेमकान्तिचाकचिक्यकर्मणे नमः शिवाय सामजासुराङ्गलब्धचर्मणे नमः शिवाय॥७॥ |
kamanasanaya suddhakarmane namah sivaya samaganajayamanasarmane namah sivaya । hemakanticakacakyavarmane namah sivaya samajasuraṅgalabdhacarmane namah sivaya ॥7॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who destroys desires and purifies the actions of his devotees. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is pleased by the chanting of Sama Veda. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who wears the golden garland and performs extraordinary actions. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped by gods, demons, and celestial beings. |
| जन्ममृत्युघोरदुःखहारिणे नमः शिवाय चिन्मयैकरूपदेहधारिणे नमः शिवाय । मन्मनोरथावपूर्तिकारिणे नमः शिवाय सन्मनोगताय कामवैरिणे नमः शिवाय॥८॥ |
janmamrtyughoraduhkhaharine namah sivaya cinmayaikarupadehadharine namah sivaya । manmanorathavapurtikarine namah sivaya sanmanogataya kamavairine namah sivaya ॥8॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who annihilates the intense sufferings of birth, death, and sorrow. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who has a form made of pure consciousness. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who fulfills the desires of the mind and heart. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who destroys the enmity and desires born in the mind. |
| यक्षराजबन्धवे दयालवे नमः शिवाय दक्षपाणिशोभिकाञ्चनालवे नमः शिवाय । पक्षिराजवाहहृच्छयालवे नमः शिवाय अक्षिफाल वेदपूततालवे नमः शिवाय ॥९॥ |
yaksarajabandhave dayalave namah sivaya daksapanisobhikañcanalave namah sivaya । paksirajavahahrcchayalave namah sivaya aksiphala vedaputatalave namah sivaya ॥9॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the king of Yakshas and the compassionate friend. Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose hands are adorned with the shining golden pot. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who rides on the king of birds, Garuda. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who holds the Vedas like a shining, sharp axe. |
| दक्षहस्तनिष्ठजातवेदसे नमः शिवाय अक्षरात्मने नमद्बिडौजसे नमः शिवाय । दीक्षितप्रकाशितात्मतेजसे नमः शिवाय उक्षराजवाह ते सतां गते नमः शिवाय ॥१०॥ |
daksahastanisthajatavedase namah sivaya aksaratmane namadbiḍaujase namah sivaya । diksitaprakasitatmatejase namah sivaya uksarajavaha te satam gate namah sivaya ॥10॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is devoted to the welfare of the virtuous and the devotees. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the soul of the imperishable syllable “Om”. Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose divine brilliance is revealed by the enlightened sages. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is praised by the king of letters, the syllable “Om”. |
| राजताचलेन्द्रसानुवासिने नमः शिवाय राजमाननित्यमन्दहासिने नमः शिवाय । राजकोरकावतंसभासिने नमः शिवाय राजराजमित्रताप्रकाशिने नमः शिवाय ॥११॥ |
rajatacalendrasanuvasine namah sivaya rajamananityamandahasine namah sivaya । rajakorakavatamsabhasine namah sivaya rajarajamitrataprakasine namah sivaya ॥11॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who resides on the silver Mount Kailash. Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose laughter is like a continuous gentle breeze. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who shines like the sun and moon among kings. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who illuminates the darkness of his royal friends. |
| दीनमानवालिकामधेनवे नमः शिवाय सूनबाणदाहकृत्कृशानवे नमः शिवाय । स्वानुरागभक्तरत्नसानवे नमः शिवाय दानवान्धकारचण्डभानवे नमः शिवाय ॥१२॥ |
dinamanavalikamadhenave namah sivaya sunabanadahakrtkrsanave namah sivaya । svanuragabhaktaratnasanave namah sivaya danavandhakaracanḍabhanave namah sivaya ॥12॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who protects the humble and oppressed beings. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who burns the enemies with his fiery arrows. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is devoted to his beloved devotees like a loving spouse Salutations to Lord Shiva, who annihilates the demons and their darkness. |
| सर्वमङ्गलाकुचाग्रशायिने नमः शिवाय सर्वदेवतागणातिशायिने नमः शिवाय । पूर्वदेवनाशसंविधायिने नमः शिवाय सर्वमन्मनोजभङ्गदायिने नमः शिवाय ॥१३॥ |
sarvamaṅgalakucagrasayine namah sivaya sarvadevataganatisayine namah sivaya । purvadevanasasamvidhayine namah sivaya sarvamanmanojabhaṅgadayine namah sivaya ॥13॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who brings auspiciousness to all body parts. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who surpasses all other deities. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who destroyed the previous creation. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who shatters the desires arising in the mind. |
| स्तोकभक्तितोऽपि भक्तपोषिणे नमः शिवाय माकरन्दसारवर्षिभाषिणे नमः शिवाय। एकबिल्वदानतोऽपि तोषिणे नमः शिवाय नैकजन्मपापजालशोषिणे नमः शिवाय ॥१४॥ |
stokabhaktito’pi bhaktaposine namah sivaya makarandasaravarsibhasine namah sivaya । ekabilvadanato’pi tosine namah sivaya naikajanmapapajalasosine namah sivaya ॥14॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who nourishes and supports even the ordinary devotees. Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose words are like the nectar of a celestial bee. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is pleased even with the offering of a single Bilva leaf. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who eradicates the multitude of sins accumulated over several lifetimes. |
| सर्वजीवरक्षणैकशीलिने नमः शिवाय पार्वतीप्रियाय भक्तपालिने नमः शिवाय । दुर्विदग्धदैत्यसैन्यदारिणे नमः शिवाय शर्वरीशधारिणे कपालिने नमः शिवाय ॥१५॥ |
sarvajivaraksanaikasiline namah sivaya parvatipriyaya bhaktapaline namah sivaya । durvidagdhadaityasainyadarine namah sivaya sarvarisadharine kapaline namah sivaya ॥15॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the protector of all living beings. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is dear to his consort Parvati and protects his devotees. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who defeated the deceitful demon army. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who holds the skull as his emblem and destroyer of enemies. |
| पाहि मामुमामनोज्ञदेह ते नमः शिवाय देहि मे वरं सिताद्रिगेह ते नमः शिवाय । मोहितर्षिकामिनीसमूह ते नमः शिवाय स्वेहितप्रसन्नकामदोह ते नमः शिवाय ॥१६॥ |
pahi mamumamanojñadeha te namah sivaya dehi me varam sitadrigeha te namah sivaya । mohitarsikaminisamuha te namah sivaya svehitaprasanna kamadoha te namah sivaya ॥16॥ |
Protect me, Lord Shiva, who knows the thoughts and desires within me. Grant me the desired boon, O Lord Shiva, who resides in a beautiful white abode. O Lord Shiva, who is pleased with the passionate desires of your devotees. Salutations to you, O Lord Shiva, who fulfills the wishes of those who seek your grace. |
| मङ्गलप्रदाय गोतुरंग ते नमः शिवाय गङ्गया तरङ्गितोत्तमाङ्ग ते नमः शिवाय। संगरप्रवृत्तवैरिभङ्ग ते नमः शिवाय अङ्गजारये करेकुरङ्ग ते नमः शिवाय ॥ १७॥ |
maṅgalapradaya goturamga te namah sivaya gaṅgaya taraṅgitottamaṅga te namah sivaya । saṅgarapravrttavairibhaṅga te namah sivaya aṅgajaraye karekuraṅga te namah sivaya ॥17॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who bestows auspiciousness and lineage. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is like the highest wave of the sacred river Ganga. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who breaks the bond of enmity and conflict. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is adorned with the crescent moon on his forehead. |
| ईहितक्षणप्रदानहेतवे नमः शिवाय आहिताग्निपालकोक्षकेतवे नमः शिवाय। देहकान्तिधूतरौप्यधातवे नमः शिवाय गेहदुःखपुञ्जधूमकेतवे नमः शिवाय ॥१८॥ |
ihitaksanapradanahetave namah sivaya ahitagnipalakoksaketave namah sivaya । dehakantidhutaraupyadhatave namah sivaya gehaduhkhapuñjadhumaketave namah sivaya ॥18॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who grants every moment as an opportunity. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the guardian of the sacrificial fire and the universe. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who purifies the body from the accumulated dust of desires. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who removes the smoke of sorrow from the house of life. |
| त्र्यक्ष दीनसत्कृपाकटाक्ष ते नमः शिवाय दक्षसप्ततन्तुनाशदक्ष ते नमः शिवाय । ऋक्षराजभानुपावकाक्ष ते नमः शिवाय रक्ष मां प्रपन्नमात्ररक्ष ते नमः शिवाय ॥१९॥ |
tryaksa dinasatkrpakataksa te namah sivaya daksasaptatantunasadaksa te namah sivaya । rksarajabhanupavakaksa te namah sivaya raksa mam prapannamatraraksa te namah sivaya ॥19॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who has compassionate eyes for the helpless and weak. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who destroyed the arrogance of the proud Daksha. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the king of letters and the sun for the syllable “Om”. Protect me, O Lord Shiva, who is the protector of those who surrender to you. |
| न्यङ्कुपाणये शिवंकराय ते नमः शिवाय सङ्कटाब्धितीर्णकिङ्कराय ते नमः शिवाय । पङ्कभीषिताभयंकराय ते नमः शिवाय पङ्कजाननाय शंकराय ते नमः शिवाय ॥२०॥ |
nyaṅkupanaye sivamkaraya te namah sivaya samkatabdhitirnakimkaraya te namah sivaya । kaṅkabhisitabhayamkaraya te namah sivaya paṅkajananaya samkaraya te namah sivaya ॥20॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose hand holds a shining ankusha (goad). Salutations to Lord Shiva, who crosses the ocean of difficulties and sorrows. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who emerges from the mire like a lotus flower. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who has a face like a beautiful lotus flower. |
| कर्मपाशनाश नीलकण्ठ ते नमः शिवाय शर्मदाय नर्यभस्मकण्ठ ते नमः शिवाय । निर्ममर्षिसेवितोपकण्ठ ते नमः शिवाय कुर्महे नतीर्नमद्विकुण्ठ ते नमः शिवाय ॥२१॥ |
karmapasanasa nilakantha te namah sivaya sarmadaya naryabhasmakantha te namah sivaya । nirmamarsisevitopakantha te namah sivaya kurmahe natirnamadvikuntha te namah sivaya ॥21॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who wears the snake as a garland and consumed the poison. Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose throat is adorned with the ashes of the sacred fire. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped by the pure and selfless beings. We seek refuge in you, O Lord Shiva, who constantly dwell in the abode of divine bliss. |
| विष्टपाधिपाय नम्रविष्णवे नमः शिवाय शिष्टविप्रहृद्गुहाचरिष्णवे नमः शिवाय । इष्टवस्तुनित्यतुष्टजिष्णवे नमः शिवाय कष्टनाशनाय लोकजिष्णवे नमः शिवाय ॥२२॥ |
vistapadhipaya namravisnave namah sivaya sistaviprahrdguhacarisnave namah sivaya । istavastunityatustajisnave namah sivaya kastanasanaya lokajisnave namah sivaya ॥22॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the supreme ruler and the humble Vishnu. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is praised by the righteous sages and the virtuous. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is pleased with the prayers and offerings of devotees. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who destroys the sorrows and afflictions of the world. |
| अप्रमेयदिव्यसुप्रभाव ते नमः शिवाय सत्प्रपन्नरक्षणस्वभाव ते नमः शिवाय । स्वप्रकाश निस्तुलानुभाव ते नमः शिवाय विप्रडिम्भदर्शितार्द्रभाव ते नमः शिवाय ॥२३॥ |
aprameyadivyasuprabhava te namah sivaya satprapannaraksanasvabhava te namah sivaya । svaprakasa nistulanubhava te namah sivaya vipraḍimbhadarsitardrabhava te namah sivaya ॥23॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, whose divine origin is immeasurable and incomparable. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who has the inherent nature of protecting those who surrender to him. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who possesses self-illuminating and unparalleled experiences. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who reveals his terrifying form to the prideful demons. |
| सेवकाय मे मृड प्रसीद ते नमः शिवाय भावलभ्य तावकप्रसाद ते नमः शिवाय । पावकाक्ष देवपूज्यपाद ते नमः शिवाय तावकाङ्घ्रिभक्तदत्तमोद ते नमः शिवाय ॥२४॥ |
sevakaya me mrḍa prasida te namah sivaya bhavalabhya tavakaprasada te namah sivaya । pavakaksa devapujyapada te namah sivaya tavakaṅghribhaktadattamoda te namah sivaya ॥24॥ |
O Lord Shiva, who is the servant of your devotees, be gracious to me. O Lord Shiva, by your grace, bestow the attainment of worldly desires and liberation. O Lord Shiva, whose eyes are like the flames of fire, I worship your divine feet. O Lord Shiva, I offer my devotion and fragrance to your lotus-like feet. |
| भुक्तिमुक्तिदिव्यभोगदायिने नमः शिवाय शक्तिकल्पितप्रपञ्चभागिने नमः शिवाय । भक्तसंकटापहारयोगिने नमः शिवाय युक्तसन्मनःसरोजयोगिने नमः शिवाय ॥२५॥ |
bhuktimuktidivyabhogadayine namah sivaya saktikalpitaprapañcabhagine namah sivaya । baktasamkatapaharayogine namah sivaya yuktasanmanahsarojayogine namah sivaya ॥25॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who bestows worldly pleasures, liberation, and divine enjoyment. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who possesses the power of divine manifestation. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who destroys the distress and suffering of his devotees. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who merges the mind with supreme tranquility through yoga. |
| अन्तकान्तकाय पापहारिणे नमः शिवाय शंतमाय दन्तिचर्मधारिणे नमः शिवाय । सन्तताश्रितव्यथाविदारिणे नमः शिवाय जन्तुजातनित्यसौख्यकारिणे नमः शिवाय ॥२६॥ |
antakantakaya papaharine namah sivaya santamayadanticarmadharine namah sivaya । samtatasritavyathavidarine namah sivaya jantujatanityasaukhyakarine namah sivaya ॥26॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer of sins and the end of death. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who wears the peaceful and gentle deer skin. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who removes the intense afflictions and grants relief. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who brings eternal happiness to all living beings. |
| शूलिने नमो नमः कपालिने नमः शिवाय पालिने विरिञ्चितुण्डमालिने नमः शिवाय । लीलिने विशेषरुण्डमालिने नमः शिवाय शीलिने नमः प्रपुण्यशालिने नमः शिवाय ॥२७॥ |
suline namo namah kapaline namah sivaya paline viriñcitunḍamaline namah sivaya । liline visesarunḍamaline namah sivaya siline namah prapunyasaline namah sivaya ॥27॥ |
Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the wearer of serpents and skulls. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who adorns the moon on his matted locks. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is immersed in deep divine play and bliss. Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the repository of supreme virtues and merits. |
| शिवपञ्चाक्षरमुद्रां चतुष्पदोल्लासपद्यमणिघटिताम् । नक्षत्रमालिकामिह दधदुपकण्ठं नरो भवेत्सोमः ॥२८॥ |
sivapañcaksaramudram catuspadollasapadyamanighatitam । naksatramalikamiha dadhadupakantham naro bhavetsomah ॥28॥ |
The sacred five-syllable mantra of Lord Shiva, whose divine form is manifested as the four-faced Brahma. He who recites this stotram with devotion will attain the blessings of Lord Shiva, just as the moon waxes and wanes in its cycle. |
Benefits of Shiva Panchakshara Nakshatramala Stotram:
Inner Transformation: The stotram serves as a means for meditation and self-reflection. People can nurture beneficial traits, let go of undesirable traits, and undergo inner transformation by reflecting on the meanings of the verses.
Spiritual Progress: People can strengthen their spiritual bond with Lord Shiva by reciting this stotram. It encourages dedication and spiritual development, which results in inner peace of mind, wisdom, and illumination.
Removal of Sins: The stotram’s lines honour Lord Shiva for his part in atoning for and purifying sins. This stotram might help with asking for forgiveness and cleansing oneself of previous wrongdoings if it is spoken with sincerity and forgiveness.
Fulfillment of Desires: The stotram asks Lord Shiva’s blessings in order to achieve worldly goals and aspirations. Chanting on a regular basis may help in attracting positive results, material wealth, and general wellbeing.
Relief from Suffering: As the remover of suffering, Lord Shiva is valued. This stotram’s recitation can relieve mental, emotional, and physical suffering while encouraging recovery and strength within.
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