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The Shiv Rudrashtakam is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva which can be found in Shri Ramcharitmanas. This spiritually packed sacred hymn is believed to confer several blessings on people who consistently recite it. The Shiv Rudrashtakam is an enlightened path that leads to tranquillity, prosperity, and eventually, oneness with the divine. 

Let us check out the lyrics and benefits of chanting this miraculous hymn. 

Lyrics Of Rudrashtakam Stotram 

नमामीशमीशान निर्वाण रूपं,

विभुं व्यापकं ब्रह्म वेदः स्वरूपम् । 

निजं निर्गुणं निर्विकल्पं निरीहं,

चिदाकाश माकाशवासं भजेऽहम् ॥

Namaam-Iisham-Iishaana Nirvaanna-Ruupam
Vibhum Vyaapakam Brahma-Veda-Svaruupam |
Nijam Nirgunnam Nirvikalpam Niriiham
Cidaakaasham-Aakaasha-Vaasam Bhaje-[A]ham ||

निराकार मोंकार मूलं तुरीयं,

गिराज्ञान गोतीतमीशं गिरीशम् ।

करालं महाकाल कालं कृपालुं,

गुणागार संसार पारं नतोऽहम् ॥

Niraakaaram-Ongkara-Muulam Turiiyam
Giraa-Jnyaana-Go-[A]tiitam-Iisham Giriisham |
Karaalam Mahaakaala-Kaalam Krpaalam
Gunna-[A]agaara-Samsaara-Paaram Nato-[A]ham ||

तुषाराद्रि संकाश गौरं गभीरं,

मनोभूत कोटि प्रभा श्री शरीरम् ।

स्फुरन्मौलि कल्लोलिनी चारू गंगा,

लसद्भाल बालेन्दु कण्ठे भुजंगा॥

Tussaara-Adri-Samkaasha-Gauram Gabhiram
Mano-Bhuuta-Kotti-Prabhaa-Shrii Shariiram |
Sphuran-Mauli-Kallolinii Caaru-Ganggaa
Lasad-Bhaala-Baale[a-I]ndu Kanntthe Bhujanggaa ||

चलत्कुण्डलं शुभ्र नेत्रं विशालं,

प्रसन्नाननं नीलकण्ठं दयालम् ।

मृगाधीश चर्माम्बरं मुण्डमालं,

प्रिय शंकरं सर्वनाथं भजामि ॥

Calat-Kunnddalam Bhruu-Sunetram Vishaalam
Prasanna-[A]ananam Niila-Kannttham Dayaalam |
Mrga-Adhiisha-Carma-Ambaram Munndda-Maalam
Priyam Shangkaram Sarva-Naatham Bhajaami ||

प्रचण्डं प्रकष्टं प्रगल्भं परेशं,

अखण्डं अजं भानु कोटि प्रकाशम् ।

त्रयशूल निर्मूलनं शूल पाणिं,

भजेऽहं भवानीपतिं भाव गम्यम् ॥

Pracannddam Prakrssttam Pragalbham Pare[a-Ii]sham
Akhannddam Ajam Bhaanu-Kotti-Prakaasham |
Tryah-Shuula-Nirmuulanam Shuula-Paannim
Bhaje[a-A]ham Bhavaanii-Patim Bhaava-Gamyam ||

There are several benefits of reciting the shiva Rudrashtakam. (Image Source: Canva)

कलातीत कल्याण कल्पान्तकारी,

सदा सच्चिनान्द दाता पुरारी।

चिदानन्द सन्दोह मोहापहारी,

प्रसीद प्रसीद प्रभो मन्मथारी ॥

Kalaatiita-Kalyaanna Kalpa-Anta-Kaarii
Sadaa Sajjana-[A]ananda-Daataa Pura-Arii |
Cid-Aananda-Samdoha Moha-Apahaarii
Prasiida Prasiida Prabho Manmatha-Arii ||

न यावद् उमानाथ पादारविन्दं,

भजन्तीह लोके परे वा नराणाम् ।

न तावद् सुखं शांति सन्ताप नाशं,

प्रसीद प्रभो सर्वं भूताधि वासं ॥

Na Yaavad Umaa-Naatha-Paada-Aravindam
Bhajanti-Iha Loke Pare Vaa Naraannaam |
Na Taavat-Sukham Shaanti Santaapa-Naasham
Prasiida Prabho Sarva-Bhuuta-Adhi-Vaasam ||

न जानामि योगं जपं नैव पूजा,

न तोऽहम् सदा सर्वदा शम्भू तुभ्यम् ।

जरा जन्म दुःखौघ तातप्यमानं,

प्रभोपाहि आपन्नामामीश शम्भो ॥

Na Jaanaami Yogam Japam Naiva Puujaam
Natoham Sadaa Sarvadaa Shambhu-Tubhyam |
Jaraa-Janma-Duhkhau-[A]gha Taatapyamaanam
Prabho Paahi Aapanna-Maam-Iisha Shambho ||

रूद्राष्टकं इदं प्रोक्तं विप्रेण हर्षोतये

ये पठन्ति नरा भक्तयां तेषां शंभो प्रसीदति।।

Rudraassttaka-Idam Proktam Viprenna Hara-Tossaye
Ye Patthanti Naraa Bhaktyaa Tessaam Shambhuh Prasiidati ||

Benefits Of Reciting Rudrashtakam Stotram

- The Shiv Rudrashtakam can aid in defeating foes if it is recited obediently every morning and evening for seven days straight.

- The hymn calms the racing thoughts. It chases away unsettling ideas and promotes focus and oneness with the Self. The Shiv Rudrashtakam is regarded as a mental cleanser as a result.

- Recitation on a regular basis helps people succeed in a variety of life endeavours.

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- The hymn helps to calm the mind by dispelling all forms of anxiety and tension.

- It fosters happiness and general well-being. The chant provides a sensation of rejuvenation by energising the body, mind, and soul.



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