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Ganeshashtakam or Ganesha Ashtakam (Vinayagar Asthakam or Ganesha Astagam) is the Hindu devotional prayer gems addressed to Lord Ganesh or Vinayaka, the Lord of knowledge and the remover of obstacles. Chanting or singing Vinayaka Asthakam daily will help one meet with success on all his actions. The meaning of Ganesh Ashtak provide by respected Sri PR Ramachander Sir.

Ganesha Ashtakam Lyrics – Asthakam of Vinayaka (Pillayar)

Yatho Anantha Shakthir Anathascha Jeeva,
Yatho Nirgunadha Aprameyaa Gunasthe,
Yatho Bhathi Saravam Tridha Bedha Binnam,
Sada Tham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 1

We sing about and salute that Lord Ganesh,
From whose limitless power emerged countless beings,
From whose property less form emerged great qualities,
And from whose power the world is divided in to a triad

Yathaschaviraseej Jagath Sarvametha,
Thadhabjasano Viswgo Viswagoptha,
Thandendradhayo Deva Sanga Manushya,
Sada Tham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 2

We sing about and salute that Lord Ganesha,
From whom this entire universe emerged,
And from whom Lord Brahma who sits on a lotus,
Lord Vishnu who pervades the universe,
Lord Shiva who can hide this universe,
Lord Indra, other Devas and men emerged

Yatho Vahni Bhanu Bhavo Bhoor Jalam Cha,
Yatha Sagaraschandrama Vyoma Vayu,
Yatha Sthavara Jangama Vruksha Sangha,
Sada Tham Ganesham Namamo Bhajama 3

We sing about and salute that Ganesa,
From whom, the Fire, Sun, Shiva earth and water emerged,
From whom ocean, moon and sky emerged,
And from whom stable and movable beings and trees emerged.

Yatho Dhanava, Kinnara Yaksha Sangha,
Yatha Scharana Varana Swapadascha,
Yatha Pakshi Keeta Yatho Veerudasha,
Sadatham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 4

We sing about and salute that Lord Vinayaka,
From whom, the Asuras, Kinnaras and Yakshas emerged,
From whom Charanas, elephants and canines emerged,
And from whom birds, insects and creepers emerged.

Yatho Budhir Ajnananaso Mumukshor,
Yatha Sampadho Bhaktha Santhoshika Syu,
Yatho Vigna Naso, Yatha Karya Sidhi,
Sada Tham Ganesham Namamo Bhajama 5

We sing about and salute that Lord Pillayar,
From whom wisdom and eternal knowledge
Which drives away ignorance emerged,
From whom wealth which pleases devotees emerged,
And by whom roadblocks are removed and,
Success in every action is attained.

Yatha Puthra Sampadhyatho, Vanchithartho,
Yatho Abhakthi Vignasthadha Anekaroopa,
Yatho Soka Mohaou Yatha Kama Eva,
Sadatham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 6

We sing about and salute that Lord Ganapati,
By whom child wealth and desires are granted,
By whom several forms of problems,
Are created for those who are not devotees,
And who creates sorrow, desire and passion.

Yatho Anantha Shakthi Sasesho Bhabhoova,
Dharadhararenakaroope Cha Shaktha,
Yatho Anekadha Swargalolka Hi Nana,
Sada Tham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 7

We sing about and salute that Lord Ganapathi,
From whom Anantha gets his power to lift the earth,
Who can assume several different forms,
And from whom all the heavens were created.

Yatha Veda Vacho Vikunta Manobhi,
Sada Nethinetheeti Yatha Gunanthi,
Para Brahma Roopam Chidananda Bhootham,
Sadatham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 8

We sing about and salute that Lord Vighneshvara,
About whom even the Vedas do not understand,
And stop with searches with “This is not”, “This is not”,
Who is the real form of that eternal truth,
And who is the real form of that eternal joy

Phala Sruthi – (Results of chanting Ganesha Ashtakam)

Punarooche Ganadheesa Stotramedath Paden Nara,
Trisandhyam Tridinam Thasya Sarva Karyam Bhavishyathi. 9

If the man devoted to Lord Ganesh,
Reads Ganesha Astakam thrice a day for three days,
All his actions will meet with success.

Yo Japeth Ashtadivasam Sloskashtakamidham Shubham,
Ashta Varam Chathurthyanthu So Ashta Sidheravapnuyath. 10

He who reads this holy octet Ganesha Asthakam for eight days,
For eight weeks or chants it eight times,
On the fourth day of the moon’s phase,
Would make the eight occult powers his own.

Sa Paden Masa Mathram Thu, Dasa Varam Dine Dine,
Sa Mochayed Bandhagatham Raja Vadhyam Na Samsaya 11

He who reads Ganesh Ashtak ten times a day for one month,
Would be freed, even if punished with death by the king

Vidhya Kamo Labed Vidhyam, Puthrarthi Puthramapnuyath,
Vanchithaan Labhathe Sarvan, Ekavimsathi Varatha 12

He who repeats it with devotion for twenty one weeks,
Would get knowledge if he desires and would get children if he desires

Yo Japed Paraya Bhakthya Gajanana Paro Nara,
Evamukthwa Thatho Devaschanthrdhanam Gatha Prabhu 13

He who meditates with devotion on Lord Ganesa,
Would get salvation and attain the rich world of the Lord.

Agajanana padmarkam gajananam aharnisham
Anek dantham bhaktanam yekadantham upasmaheth (1)

Vakratunda mahakaya koti surya samarprabha
Nirvignam kurume deva sarvakareyeshu sarvada (2)

Pranamya shirasa devam gouri puthram vinayakam
Bhakthavasam smarenithyam aayuhkaamartha sidhaye (3)

Gajananam bhootha ganadhi sevitham
Kapitha jambo phala sara bhakshitam  (4)

Umasutham shokha vinashkaranam
Namami vigneshwara pada pankajam  (5)

Ardha Nareeswara Ashtakam
Translated by P. R. Ramachander

Thisgreat stotra is a prayer to Lord Shiva in the form of Ardha Nareeswara.According to the references, I have it is written by a sage calledUpamanyu. But in my search of the web, I found that it is included as awork of Adi Sankaracharya by no less a person than the great SwamiSivananda Himself. Since I am too insignificant to pass a judgment onthis issue, I am giving below, the two versions (which are slightlydifferent), first the version by Sage Upamanyu and the second versionby Adhi Sankara.

Version-1 [By Sage Upamanyu]

Ambhodhara syamala kunthalayai,
Thathithprabha thamra jatadharaya,
Gireeswarayai nikhileswaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 1

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has black hairs resembling the swollen cloud,
To Him who has copper matted locks which are like lightning,
To Her who is the goddess of the mountains,
And to Him who is the Lord of the universe.

Pradeeptha rathnojwalakundalayai,
Sphuran maha pannaga bhooshanayai,
Shiva priyayai cha Shivaa priyaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 2

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her with glittering ear rings of gems,
To Him who wears a great serpent as ornament,
To Her who is the darling of Lord Shiva,
And to Him who is the sweetheart of Parvathi.

Mandhara maalakali thaalakayai,
Kapala malankitha kandharaya,
Divyambarayai cha Digambaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 3

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her wearing garland of sweet smelling flowers,
To Him wearing the garland of skulls,
To Her who dresses in great silks,
And to Him wearing the eight directions.

Kasthurika kumkuma lepanayai,
Smasana basmatha vilepanaya,
Kruthasmarayai vikruthasmaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 4

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body is smeared with musk and saffron,
To Him whose body is smeared with ashes of the burning ghat,
To Her whose prettiness radiates love,
And to Him who destroyed the God of love.

Padaravindharpitha hamsakayai,
Padapja rajath phani noopuraya,
Kalamayayai vikalamayaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 5

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose feet is adorned by the lotus offered to her,
To Him whose feet is decorated by the anklet of snakes,
To Her who is as shining as the moon,
And to Him who wears moon as an ornament.

Prapancha srushtyunmukhalasyakayai,
Samasthasamharaka thandavaya,
Samekshanayai Vishamekshanaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 6

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose dance marks the creation of the world,
To Him whose dance destroys everything,
To Her who has even number of eyes,
And to Him who has odd number of eyes.

Prafulla neelothphala lochanayai,
Vikasa pankeruha lochanaya,
Jagat jananyai Jagatheka pithre,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 7

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has eyes as wide as the blue lotus,
To Him who has eyes as wide as a fully opened lotus,
To Her who is the mother of the universe,
And to Him who is the father of the universe.

Antharbahishordhwa madhascha mahye,
Purascha paschascha vidhikikshu dhikshu,
Sarvam gathayai sakalam gathaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 8

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who is the beginning , middle and end,
To Him who sees east, west and all directions,
To Her towards whom everything travels,
And to Him , in whom all things meet their end.

Ardhanarreswara stotram Upamanyukrutham thwidham,
Ya padechrunyadhapi shiva loke maheeyathe.

Those who read or hear,
This prayer to Ardhanarreswara,
Composed by Upamanyu,
Will reach the world of Lord Shiva.

Version-2 [By Adi Sankara Bhagwat Pada]

Champeya gowrardha sareerikayai,
Karpooragourardha sareerikaya,
Dhamillakayai cha jatadaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 1

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body shines similar to molten gold,
To Him whose body shines like the burning camphor,
To Her who has a well made up hair,
And to Him who has the matted lock.

Kasthurika kumkuma charchithayai,
Chitha raja puncha vicharchithayai,
Kruthasmarayai vikrutha smaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 2

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body is smeared with musk and saffron,
To Him whose body is smeared with ashes of a burning ghat,
To Her whose prettiness radiates love,
And to Him who destroyed the God of love.

Chalath kanath kankana noopurayai,
Padabja Rajatphani noopuraya,
Hemangadhayai bhujagangadhaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 3

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has tinkling pretty anklets,
To Him who has the king of snakes as anklet,
To Her who shines with golden anklets,
And to Him who has snakes as anklets.

Visala nilothphala lochanayai,
Vikasi pangeruha lochanaya,
Samekshanayai vishamekshanaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 4

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has eyes as wide as the blue lotus,
To Him who has eyes as wide as a fully opened lotus,
To Her who has even number of eyes,
And to Him who has odd number of eyes

Mandhara mala kali thalakayai,
Kapalamalnkitha kandharaya,
Divyambarayai cha Digambaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 5

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose hair is decorated with divine flowers,
To Him who wears a garland of skulls,
To Her who dresses in great silks,
And to Him wearing the eight directions.

Ambhodara syamala kunthalayai,
Thadithprabha thamra jata dharaya,
Gireeswarayai nikhileeswaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 6

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has black hairs like the swollen cloud,
To Him who has copper matted locks like lightning,
To Her who is the goddess of the mountains,
And to Him who is the Lord of the universe.

Prapancha srushtyun muka lasyakayai,
Samastha samharaka thandavaya,
Jagat jananyai Jagatheka pithre,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 7

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose dance marks the creation of the world,
To Him whose dance destroys everything,
To Her who is the mother of the universe,
And to Him who is the father of the universe.

Pradeeptha rathnojjwala kundaayai,
Sphuran maha pannaga bhooshanayai,
Shivanvithaayai cha Shivanvithaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 8

My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her with glittering ear rings of gems,
To Him who wears a great serpent as an ornament,
To Her who is divinely merged with Shiva,
And to Him who is divinely merged with Parvathi

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Lingashtakam

Bramhamurarri surarchita lingam, Nirmala bashita shobita lingam
Janmaja duka vinasaka lingam,Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Devamuni pravarajita lingam, Kamadahana karunakara lingam
Ravanadarpa vinashaka lingam,Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Sarvasuganda sulapitha lingam, Budivivardhana karana lingam
Sidha surasura nanditha lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Kanakamahamani bushitha lingam, Banipathi vashitha shobitha lingam
Dakshasu yagna vinasaka lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Kunkuma chandana lapitha lingam, Pankajahara shushobitha lingam
Kanchitha papa vinashaka lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Devaganarchitha saavitha lingam, Bavarbakthibi varchita lingam
Dinakarakoti prabhakara lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Ashthadala parivachitha lingam, Sarva samubdhava karana lingam
Ashta daridra vinasaka lingam, Tatpranamami sadashiva lingam

Sura guru sura vara poojitha lingam, Suravana pushpa sadarphitha lingam
Parama padam paramathaka lingam, Tatpranami sadashiva lingam

Lingastakam Iddam Punyam, Yah Pateth Siva Sannidhouv
Shivaloka Mavapnothi, Sivena Sahamodhathayi.

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Tridalam trigunakaram trinetram cha triyayudham
Trijanmapapasamharam ekabilvam shivarpanam

Trishakhaih bilvapatraishcha hyachchidraih komalaih shubhaih
Shivapujam karishhyami ekabilvam shivarpanam

Akhanda bilva patrena pujite nandikeshvare
Shudhyanti sarvapapebhyo ekabilvam shivarpanam

Shaligrama shilamekam vipranam jatu charpayet
Somayagya mahapunyam ekabilvam shivarpanam

Dantikoti sahasrani vajapeya shatani cha
Kotikanya mahadanam ekabilvam shivarpanam

Laxmyastanuta utpannam mahadevasya cha priyamh
Bilvavruixam prayachchhami hyekabilvam shivarpanam

Darshanam bilvavruixasya sparshanam papanashanam
Aghorapapasamharam ekabilvam shivarpanam

Mulato brahmarupaya madhyato vishnurupine
Agratah shivarupaya ekabilvam shivarpanam

Bilvashhtakamidam punyam yah patheth shivasannidhau
Sarvapapa vinirmuktah shivalokamavapnuyath

(bilwastakam, bilva, belva, astakam, astkam, asthakam, bilvashtakham, bilvashtakam, bilwashtakam,  puja, hymn, siva ratri, shivarathri , lord, shiv puja, God shiva daily puja, mantras slokas

Prabhum prananatham vibhum vishvanatham, Jagannathanatham sadanandabhajamh
Bhavadbhavyabhuteshvaram bhutanatham, shivamshankaram shambhumishanamide

Gale rundamalam tanau sarpajalam, mahakalakalam ganeshadhipalamh
Jatajutabhangottarangairvishalam shivam, shankaram shambhumishanamide

Mudamakaram mandanam mandayantam, mahamandala bhasmabhushhadharamtam
Anadihyaparam mahamohaharam, shivam shankaram shambhumishanamide

Vatadho nivasam mahattattahasam, mahapapanasham sadasuprakashamh
Girishamganesham sureshammahesham, shivamshankaram shambhumishanamide

Girindratmajasangrahitardhadeham, Girau sansthitam sarvada sannageham
Parabrahmabrahmadibhirvandhyamanam, shivam shankaram shambhumishanamide

Kapalam trishulam karabhyam dadhanam,padambhojanamraya kamam dadanam
Balivardayanam suranam pradhanam, shivam shankaram shambhumishanamide

Sharachchandragatram gunananda patram, trinetram pavitram dhaneshasya mitram
Aparnakalatram charitram vichitram, shivam shankaram shambhumishanamide

Haramsarpaharam chitabhuviharam, bhavamvedasaram sadanirvikaram
Smashaanevadantam manojamdahantam, shivamshankaram shambhumishanamide

Stavam yah prabhate narah shulapane, patheth stotraratnam vhaprapyaratnam
Sputram sudhyanam sumitram kalatram, vichitrai samaradya moksham prayati

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SADA SIVASHTAKAM

By Sage Patanjali
Translated by P. R. Ramachander

This Stotra is from Halasya Puranam, (i.e. the story of the city of Maduraiin Tamil Nadu) and is a prayer to Sundareswarar (the pretty god) ofMadurai. This is written by Sage Pathanjali. This sage was one of thosefor whom Lord Shiva danced in Chidambaram. Since his feet consideredproper for salutation he was called Patanjali. His greatestcontributions are his commentary to Sanskrit Grammar by Panini and hisbook on Yoga called Yoga Sutra.

Suvarna padmini thatantha divya harmya vasine,
Suparna vahana priyata soorya koti thejase,
Aparnaya viharine phana darendra dharine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 1

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who resides in the holy building near the tank of golden lotus*,
Who is as brilliant as billions of suns,
Who is liked by he who rides on a bird,
Who lives with Parvati,
And who wears the snake on his head.
The temple pond in the city of Madurai is called the pond of the golden lotus.

Sathunga bhanga jahnuja sudhamsu ganda moulaye,
Pathanga pankaja suhruth krupeeta yoni chakshushe,
Bhujanga raja kundalaya, punya shali, bhandhave,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 2

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who has on his head the river which fell from the sky [Ganges],
And the piece of moon shedding nectar,
Who has moon, friend of lotus and fire as eyes,
Who wears snakes as ear studs,
And who is the friend of all who do good deeds.

Chathur mukhanana aravinda veda geetha bhoothaye,
Chathurbhujanuja sareera shobha mana murthaye,
Chathurvidartha dana sounda thandava swaroopine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 3

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who is praised by the four Vedas sung by four faces of Brahma,
Who shines because of his merger with the sister of the four armed,
Who blesses us with just duty, assets, love and salvation,
And who has a form of the vigorous male dancer.

Saran nisakara prakasa manda hasa manjula,
Dhara pravala bhasa mana vakthra mandala sriye,
Karasphurath kapalamuktha Vishnu raktha payine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 4

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who is very pretty like the autumn moon with a smile,
Who shines with the luster to his face added by his red lips,
Who holds a skull in his one free hand,
And who has got the sister of Lord Vishnu.

Sahasra pundareeka poojanaika soonya darshanath,
Sahasra nethra kalpitharchanachyuthaya bhakthitha,
Sahasra bhanu mandala prakasa chakra dhayine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 5

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who gave the holy wheel with the brilliance of thousand solar systems,
To Him who took his own eye to offer to Him,
When he found that one flower was less out of thousand lotuses .
[When Lord Vishnu was trying to do pooja with Shiva Sahasranama, one flower was missing. He plucked his eye and offered it.

Rasaradhaya ramya pathra bruthradanga panaye,
Rasa darendra chapa sinjani krutha nilasine,
Swasaradhi kruthabja yoni nunna veda vajine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 6

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who travels in the pretty chariot of earth,
Who uses Lord Vishnu as powerful arrow,
Who has a bow made of the Mountain Meru,
For which the great snake has been tied as string,
Whose chariot is driven by Brahma,
With the four holy Vedas as horses.

Adhiprakalbha veerabhadra simha nada garjitha,
Sruthi prabheetha daksha yaga bhaginaga sadmanaam,
Gathi pradhaya garjithakhila prapancha sakshine,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 7

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who gave protection to those who attended the Yaga of Daksha,
Whenthey started trembling before efficient Veerabhadra [who was sent byLord Shiva to destroy the fire sacrifice of Daksha] with his lion likeroar,
And who was the witness to the billions of the universe who heard the roar.

Mrukandu soonu rakshana vadhootha danda panaye,
Suganda mandalasphurath prabha jithamruthamsave,
Akhanda bhoga sampadartha loka bhavithathmane,
Sada namashivaya they sadashivaya shambhave. 8

Forever salutations to the peaceful one,
Who blesses us with prosperity and who is ever peaceful,
Who took the punishing stick to save the son of Mrukandu from dying,
Whose pretty neck further shines because of the crescent moon,
And who blesses all those who pray for pleasure, wealth and salvation.

Madhuripu vidhi shakra mukhya devaii,
Api niyamarchitha pada pankajaya,
Kanaka giri sarasanaya thubhyam,
Rajatha sabha pathaye, namasivaya. 9

Salutations to the ever peaceful God,
Whose lotus like feet are worshipped
By enemies of Madhu and other devas,
Who has the golden mountain as his bow,
And who is the lord of the silver hall [Rajatha Sabhai in Madurai Temple].

Halasya nadhaya maheshwaraya,
Hala halalankrutha kandharaya,
Meenekshanaya padaye shivaya,
Namo nama Sundara thandavaya. 10

Salutations and salutations to the handsome dancer,
Who is the great god and lord of town of Madurai,
Who stopped the poison called halahala in his neck,
And who is the lord of the devi with eyes like fish.

Ishwara Uvacha:-

Thwaya krutham idham sthothram ya padeth bhakthi samyutha,
Thasya ayur deergam arogyam sampadascha dadamyaham.

God told:-
He who reads this prayer composed you with devotion,
Will be given long life, health and wealth by me.

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Putra Prapthi Mantra :  It is also known as SantanGopal Mantra

Recieting mantra will give you a male child..

“Om Kleeng Shrreng Hreeng Jeeng Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Om Devaki Sut Govindam Vasudev Jagatpate Dehi Mey Tanayam Krishan Twamaham Sharanam Gatah Om Om Swah Bhuvah Bhuh Geeng Hreeng Shreeng Tweeng Om”

Recite above mantra  one lakh times for Mantra Siddhi. It has power to grant male offspring.

PUTRA PRAPTI ASHTAKAM is written by Sri Mukkur Lakshmi Narasimhachariar,
which is very easy to chant and very effective too.

PUTRA PRAPTI ASHTAKAM

1.PRAHLADHA VARADAM SHRESHTAM RAJYA LAKSHMYA SAMANVITHAM
PUTRARTHAM PRARTHAYE DEVAM MATTA PALLYADHIPAM HARIM
SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI

2.BHARADWAJA HRUDAYANTHE VAASINAM VAASAVANUJAM
PUTRARTHAM PRARTHAYE DEVAM MATTA PALLYADHIPAM HARIM
SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI

3.SUSHRONYA POOJITHAM NITHYAM SARVA KAAMADUKAM HARIM
PUTRARTHAM PRARTHAYE DEVAM MATTA PALLYADHIPAM HARIM
SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI

4.MAHA YAGYA SWAROOPAM GUHAYAAM NITHYA VAASINAM
PUTRARTHAM PRARTHAYE DEVAM MATTA PALLYADHIPAM HARIM
SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI

5.KRISHNA THEERA VIHAARAM TAM KRISHNAAM RAKSHITHAVAAN SWAYAM
PUTRARTHAM PRARTHAYE DEVAM MATTA PALLYADHIPAM HARIM
SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI

6.YAMA MOHITHA SHETRASMIN NITYA VAASA PRIYAM PARAM
PUTRARTHAM PRARTHAYE DEVAM MATTA PALLYADHIPAM HARIM
SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI SUTHAM DEHI

7.CHAKRINA POOJITHAM SAMYAK CHAKRINAM SARVATHO MUKHAM
PUTRARTHAM PRARTHAYE DEVAM MATTA PALLYADHIPAM HARIM
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8.YOGANANDHAM NITHYANANDAM NIGAMAGAMA SEVITHAM
PUTRARTHAM PRARTHAYE DEVAM MATTA PALLYADHIPAM HARIM
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SRI NRUSHIMHAM ETHI DHYATHWA MUKKUR NRUHARISNA KRUTHAM
YE PATYANASHTAKAM NITHYAM ISHTA PRAPTHIR BHAVISHYATHI

Chidambharashtakam
[The Octet on Lord of Chidambara]
Translated by P. R. Ramachander

The presiding deity of Chidambaram is Lord Shiva in the dancing pose called as Nataraja. This unusual prayer is addressed to the Linga in Chidambara Temple and is similar to Lingashtakam.

Brahma mukhamara vanditha lingam,
Janma jaraa maranathaka lingam,
Karma nivarana koushala lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 1

The linga worshipped by Lord Brahma and other devas,
The linga which destroys the pain of birth, old age and death,
The linga which is clever to destroy the results of actions,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees.

Kalpaka moola prathishitha lingam,
Darpaga nasa yudhishtira lingam,
Kuprakruthi prakaranthaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 2

The linga which was consecrated below the Kalpaga tree,
The linga which destroys the pride of those who fight with it,
The linga which changes bad nature of people,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees.

Skanda Ganeswara Kalpitha lingam,
Kinnara charana gayaka lingam,
Pannaga bhooshana pavaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 3

The linga made by Lord Subrahmanya and Ganapathi,
The linga which is sung by singers Kinnaras, Charanas,
The holy linga which is ornamented by a snake,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees.

Samba sadashiva Sankara lingam,
Kamya vara pradha komala lingam,
Samya viheena sumanasa lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 4

The Linga which is Samba, Shankara and Sadashiva,
The pretty linga which grants sought after boons,
The incomparable linga which has a holy mind,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Kali mala kanana pavaka lingam,
Salila tharanga vibhooshana lingam,
Palitha pathanga pradheepaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 5

The linga which removes the forest like problems of Kali age,
The linga which wears a river as its ornament,
The linga which energized the old bird,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Ashta thanu prathi bhasura lingam,
Vishtapa nadha vikaswara lingam,
Sishta janaa vana seelitha lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 6

The linga which shines as eight bodies,
The linga, which brings us to the lord of the world,
The linga which teaches the right path to good people,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Anthaka mardhana bhandhura lingam,
Krithitha kama kalebhara lingam,
Jandhu hrudhi sthitha jeevaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 7

The friendly linga which killed the god of death,
The linga which killed the God of love,
The linga of life which stats in the heart of all beings,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Pusthadhiya suchi chidambhara lingam,
Drushtamidham manasanu padanthi,
Ashtaka metha vang manaseeyam,
Ashtathanum prathi yanthi narasthe. 8

The linga of Chidambara which increases one’s fame,
If either seen by one or meditated by the mind,
Or if these words of the octet are read with devotion,
Would lead the men towards lord Shiva

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Shiva Bilva Ashtakam Stotra Meaning

Tridalam Trigunakaaram Trinethram Cha Triyayusham,
Trijanma Papa Samharam Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 1

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
Which has three leaves, Which causes three qualities,
Which are like the three eyes of Shiva,
Which is like the triad of weapons,
And which destroys sins of three births.

Trishakhai Bilwapathraischa Hyachidrai Komalai Shubai,
Shiva Poojam Karishyami, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 2

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
Which has three shoots, Which do not have holes,
Which are good and pretty, And worship Lord Shiva.

Aganda Bilwa Pathrena Poojithe Nandikeshware,
Shudhyanthi Sarva Papebhyo, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 3

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva, For if an uncut leaf is offered,
To his steed the god Nandi, We get cleaned of all our sins.

Salagrama Shilamekaam Vipranam Jatha Cha Arpayeth,
Soma Yagna Maha Punyam, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 4

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
For it is equal to, offering a saligrama to a Brahmin,
Or the great blessing got out of performing Soma Yaga,

Dandi Koti Sahasrani Vajapeya Sathani Cha,
Koti Kanya Maha Danam, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 5

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
For it is equal to gifting thousand elephants,
Or the performing of hundred fire sacrifices,
Or giving away billions of girls.

Lakshmyasthanutha Uthpannam Mahadevasya Cha Priyam,
Bilwa Vruksham Prayachami, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 6

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
For it is equal to giving a tree of Bilwa,
Which was born from the breast of Lakshmi,
And which is very dear to the Lord Shiva.

Darshanam Bilwa Vrukshasya, Sparsanam Papa Nasanam,
Aghora Papa Samharam, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 7

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
As seeing and touching of a tree of Bilwa,
Washes away ones sins and also very great sins.

Kasi Kshethra Nivasam Cha Kala Bhairava Darshanam,
Prayaga Madhavam Drushtwa, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 8

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
After living in the city of Kasi, Seeing the Kala Bhairawa,
And also visiting the temple Of Madhawa in Allahabad.

Moolatho Brahma Roopaya, Madhyatho Vishnu Roopine
Agratha Shiva Roopaya, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 9

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva, As Brahma resides at its bottom,
Lord Vishnu lives in its middle, And Lord Shiva lives in its tip.

Bilwashtakam Idham Punyaam, Padeth Shiva Sannidhou,
Sarva Papa Nirmuktha Shiva Loka Maapnuyath 10

Reading this holy octet of Bilwa, In the presence of Lord Shiva,
Would save one from all sins, And in the end take him to the world of Shiva

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