Lingashtakam - A Prayer to Lord Shiva

Lord Ganesha Performing Pooja to Lord Shiva

Brahma Muraari Surarchita Lingam

Nirmala Bhaashita Sobhitha Lingam

Janmaja Dhukha Vinaasaha Lingam

Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam......||1||

I continuously bow to that Linga of Siva, Which is honored by Brahma, Murari(krishna) and Indra, Which is adorned and resplendent by clear light, and Which destroys the grief born out of the birth.||1||

Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam

Kaama Dahana Karunaakara Lingam

Ravana Darpa Vinaasaha Lingam

Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam.......||2||

I continuously bow to that Linga of Siva, Which is honored by demi-gods and the best sages, Which destroys the fear of Kamadeva or desires, Which is the abode of compassion, and Which destroyed the pride of the demon Ravana.||2||

Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam

Buddhi Vivaardhana Kaarana Lingam

Siddha Suraasura Vandhitha Lingam

Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam.....||3||

I continuously bow to that Linga of Siva, Which is applied and covered by a fragrant paste, Which is the reason for the increment of wisdom in persons, and Which has been extolled by siddha, demi-gods and demons alike.||3||

Kanaga Mahaamani Bhooshitha Lingam

Panipati Veshthitha Sobitha Lingam

Daksha Suyajna Vinaasana Lingam

Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam.......||4||

I continuously bow to that Linga of Siva, Which is adorned with gold and grand precious jewels, Which is surrounded and adorned by a garland of the king of snakes (Naga), and Which destroyed the grand sacrifice of Daksa Prajapati in the old times.||4||

Kunkuma Chandhana Lehpitha Lingam

Pankaja Haara Susobhitha Lingam

Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashana Lingam

Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam.........||5||

I continuously bow to that Linga of Siva, Which is applied by a paste of sandalwood and kumkuma, Which is adorned by a garland of lotuses, and Which destroys the accumulated sins of living beings.||5||

Deva Ganaarchita Sevitha Lingam

Bhavair Bhakhi Bhirevacha Lingam

Dinakara Koti Prabhaakara Lingam

Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam.......||6||

I continuously bow to that Linga of Siva, Which is honoured by demi-gods and the Gana of Siva, possessed with devotional emotions, and Which is resplendent with light like millions of sun.||6||

Ahshta Dalopari Veshthitha Lingam

Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam

Ahshta Daridra Vinaasana Lingam

Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam........||7||

I continuously bow to that Linga of Siva, Which is surrounded by flowers having eight-petals, Which is the reason behind the birth of everything, and Which destroys the eight types of poverty.||7||

Suraguru Suravara Poojitha Lingam

Suravana Pushpa Sadarchitha Lingam

Paraath Param Paramatmaka Lingam

Tatpranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam..........||8||

I continuously bow to that Linga of Siva, Which is revered by demi-gods, preceptors and Indra, Which is offered wild-flowers, from forests, by the demi-gods, Which is beyond everything, and Which is like the Paramatman.||8||

Lingashtaka Midam Punyam

Yah Pathet Sivasannidhau

Sivaloka Mahaapnoti

Sivehna Saha Modatheh