Lingashtakam — Glorification of the Shiva Lingam
लिंगाष्टकम् — शिव लिंग की स्तुति
ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गं निर्मलभासितशोभितलिङ्गम् । जन्मजदुःखविनाशकलिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥
brahmamurāri surārcita liṅgaṃ nirmalabhāsita śobhita liṅgam | janmaja duḥkha vināśaka liṅgaṃ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ||
ब्रह्मा, विष्णु और देवताओं द्वारा पूजित, निर्मल प्रकाश से शोभित, जन्म-जन्म के दुःखों का नाश करने वाले उस सदाशिव लिंग को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।
I bow to that Sadashiva Lingam, which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and all the celestial beings, which shines with a pure radiance, and which destroys the suffering accumulated over lifetimes.
देवमुनिप्रवरार्चितलिङ्गं कामदहं करुणाकरलिङ्गम् । रावणदर्पविनाशनलिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥
devamunipravarārcita liṅgaṃ kāmadahaṃ karuṇākara liṅgam | rāvaṇadarpavināśana liṅgaṃ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ||
देवताओं और श्रेष्ठ मुनियों द्वारा पूजित, कामदेव को भस्म करने वाले, करुणामय, रावण के अहंकार का नाश करने वाले उस सदाशिव लिंग को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।
I bow to that Sadashiva Lingam, which is worshipped by gods and the best of sages, which destroyed the god of love (Kama), which is the source of compassion, and which destroyed the pride of Ravana.
सर्वसुगन्धिसुलेपितलिङ्गं बुद्धिविवर्धनकारणलिङ्गम् । सिद्धसुरासुरवन्दितलिङ्गं तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥
sarvasugandhisulepita liṅgaṃ buddhivivardhanakāraṇa liṅgam | siddhasurāsuravandita liṅgaṃ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ||
सभी प्रकार के सुगंधित द्रव्यों से लेपित, बुद्धि को बढ़ाने वाले, सिद्धों, देवताओं और असुरों द्वारा वंदित उस सदाशिव लिंग को मैं प्रणाम करता हूँ।
I bow to that Sadashiva Lingam, which is well-anointed with all fragrant substances, which is the cause of the enhancement of intelligence, and which is praised by Siddhas, gods, and demons.
इति लिंगाष्टकम् सम्पूर्णम् ॥ Thus ends the Lingashtakam ॥
In Modern Life आधुनिक जीवन में
For NRI professionals navigating the pressures of corporate life abroad, the Lingashtakam offers a profound reminder that the divine is formless and can be worshipped anywhere — you don't need a temple to connect with Shiva. Each verse dissolves a layer of worldly attachment, making this an ideal 5-minute practice before a stressful meeting or during a lunch break.
By chanting these verses, you anchor yourself in the eternal, finding peace amidst the chaos of modern existence. It serves as a spiritual reset button, clearing the mind and rejuvenating the spirit.
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Lingashtakam
लिंगाष्टकम्