🔸 Verses (Transliteration):
1.
Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam
Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam,
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥
2.
Devamuni Pravararchita Lingam
Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam,
Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥
3.
Sarva Sugandha Sulepita Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam,
Siddha Surasura Vandita Lingam
Tat Pranamami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥
4.
Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushita Lingam
Phanipati Veshtita Shobhita Lingam,
Daksha Suyajna Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥
5.
Kumkuma Chandana Lepita Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhita Lingam,
Sanchita Paapa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥
6.
Devaganaarchita Sevita Lingam
Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam,
Dinakarakoti Prabhakara Lingam
Tat Pranamami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥
7.
Ashta Dalopari Veshtita Lingam
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam,
Ashta Daridra Vinaashita Lingam
Tat Pranamami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥
8.
Lingashtakam Idam Punyam
Yah Pathet Shiva Sannidhau,
Shivalokam Avaapnoti
Shivena Saha Modate ॥
Lingashtakam Stotram – Meaning (Simple English)
The Lingashtakam praises the Shiva Lingam, the symbol of Lord Shiva, describing His divine qualities, cosmic role, and power to remove ignorance, ego, and suffering.
Verse-wise Meaning
1 Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam
This Lingam is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and the gods. It removes sorrows arising from birth and blesses devotees with purity and peace.
2 Devamuni Pravararchita Lingam
This Lingam destroys desires, ego, and sinful tendencies. It is adored by sages and protects devotees from hardships and negative forces.
3 Sarva Sugandha Sulepita Lingam
Decorated with sacred fragrances and worshipped by celestial beings, this Lingam increases wisdom and removes ignorance.
4 Kanaka Mahamani Bhushita Lingam
Adorned with jewels and serpents, this Lingam destroyed Daksha’s pride and the ego of the universe. It symbolizes supreme divine power.
5 Kumkuma Chandana Lepita Lingam
Smeared with sandal and vermilion, this Lingam removes accumulated karmic sins and grants liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
6 Devaganaarchita Sevita Lingam
This radiant Lingam is worshipped by gods, sages, and devotees. It shines like a million suns and destroys all forms of darkness.
7 Ashta Dalopari Veshtita Lingam
Surrounded by eight lotus petals, symbolizing eight forms of Shiva, this Lingam removes poverty (material, emotional & spiritual) and grants abundance.
8 Lingashtakam Idam Punyam
One who recites this stotram before the Shiva Lingam with devotion attains Shiva Loka and enjoys eternal bliss with Lord Shiva.
Benefits of Chanting Lingashtakam
Chanting Lingashtakam regularly brings powerful spiritual and material benefits:
Spiritual Benefits
✔ Removes sins accumulated over lifetimes
✔ Purifies mind, body, and consciousness
✔ Increases devotion, discipline, and peace
✔ Leads to self-realization and inner awakening
✔ Attracts Shiva’s grace for spiritual growth
✔ Helps overcome ego, anger, and pride
Material Benefits
✔ Removes obstacles in personal and professional life
✔ Alleviates financial, emotional, and health problems
✔ Protects from negative energies and fear
✔ Brings harmony in relationships
✔ Grants success, prosperity, and stability
Special Occasions for Chanting
📅 Mondays (Shiva day)
🌑 Maha Shivaratri
🌙 Pradosham
🕗 Brahma Muhurta (early morning chanting is highly auspicious)
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