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Classical Sanskrit•Composed by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya

Lingashtakam

लिङ्गाष्टकम्

Eight profound verses composed by Adi Shankaracharya meditating on the eternal glory of the Shiva Lingam, symbol of the formless, unmanifest Brahman and cosmic consciousness.

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Spiritual Significance & Chanting Benefits

One of the most chanted Shaivite hymns worldwide, recited during Shivalinga Abhishekam, Pradosh Vrats, and Maha Shivaratri for purification of karmas, destruction of inner ignorance, and attainment of peace.

Core Sacred Text

चौपाई (The Verses)

Verse 1

ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गं निर्मलभासितशोभितलिङ्गम्। जन्मजदुःखविनाशकलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥

Brahma-murāri-surārcita-liṅgaṁ nirmala-bhāsita-śobhita-liṅgam | Janmaja-duḥkha-vināśaka-liṅgaṁ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva-liṅgam ||

English Meaning:I bow before the eternal Sadasiva Lingam, which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and all celestial beings, which shines with spotless divine radiance, and which destroys the sorrows and cycles of mortal birth.

Verse 2

देवमुनिप्रवरार्चितलिङ्गं कामदहं करुणाकरलिङ्गम्। रावणदर्पविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥

Deva-muni-pravarārcita-liṅgaṁ kāma-dahaṁ karuṇākara-liṅgam | Rāvaṇa-darpa-vināśana-liṅgaṁ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva-liṅgam ||

English Meaning:I bow before the eternal Sadasiva Lingam, revered by the foremost gods and sages, the burner of lust (Kama), the ocean of boundless compassion, and the crusher of Ravana’s arrogant pride.

Verse 3

सर्वसुगन्धिसुलेपितलिङ्गं बुद्धिविवर्धनकारणलिङ्गम्। सिद्धसुरासुरवन्दितलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥

Sarva-sugandhi-sulepita-liṅgaṁ buddhi-vivardhana-kāraṇa-liṅgam | Siddha-surāsura-vandita-liṅgaṁ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva-liṅgam ||

English Meaning:I bow before the eternal Sadasiva Lingam, anointed with all sweet fragrances and sacred sandalwood, the divine cause of illuminated intellect and discernment, revered by Siddhas, gods, and asuras alike.

Verse 4

कनकमहामणिभूषितलिङ्गं फणिपतिवेष्टितशोभितलिङ्गम्। दक्षसुयज्ञविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥

Kanaka-mahāmaṇi-bhūṣita-liṅgaṁ phaṇipati-veṣṭita-śobhita-liṅgam | Dakṣa-suyajña-vināśana-liṅgaṁ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva-liṅgam ||

English Meaning:I bow before the eternal Sadasiva Lingam, adorned with gold and lustrous gems, gloriously wrapped by the serpent king Vasuki, the destroyer of King Daksha’s prideful, unrighteous sacrifice.

Verse 5

कुङ्कुमचन्दनलेपितलिङ्गं पङ्कजहारसुशोभितलिङ्गम्। सञ्चितपापविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥

Kuṅkuma-candana-lepita-liṅgaṁ paṅkaja-hāra-suśobhita-liṅgam | Sañcita-pāpa-vināśana-liṅgaṁ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva-liṅgam ||

English Meaning:I bow before the eternal Sadasiva Lingam, adorned with sacred kumkuma and cool chandan, beautified by garlands of fresh lotus blossoms, the absolute destroyer of accumulated karmas and sins (Sanchita Papa).

Verse 6

देवगणार्चितसेवितलिङ्गं भावैर्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम्। दिनकरकोटिप्रभाकरलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥

Deva-gaṇārcita-sevita-liṅgaṁ bhāvair bhaktibhir eva ca liṅgam | Dinakara-koṭi-prabhākara-liṅgaṁ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva-liṅgam ||

English Meaning:I bow before the eternal Sadasiva Lingam, worshipped and served by the hosts of gods with pure emotional surrender and devotion, which shines with the brilliant light of ten million radiant suns.

Verse 7

अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टितलिङ्गं सर्वसमुद्भवकारणलिङ्गम्। अष्टदरिद्रविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥

Aṣṭa-dalopari-veṣṭita-liṅgaṁ sarva-samudbhava-kāraṇa-liṅgam | Aṣṭa-daridra-vināśana-liṅgaṁ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva-liṅgam ||

English Meaning:I bow before the eternal Sadasiva Lingam, enshrined upon the eight-petaled lotus yantra, the primordial source and cause of all manifestation, the destroyer of the eight forms of poverty and lack.

Verse 8

सुरगुरुसुरवरपूजितलिङ्गं सुरवनपुष्पसदार्चितलिङ्गम्। परात्परं परमात्मकलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥

Suraguru-suravara-pūjita-liṅgaṁ suravana-puṣpa-sadārcita-liṅgam | Parātparaṁ paramātmaka-liṅgaṁ tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva-liṅgam ||

English Meaning:I bow before the eternal Sadasiva Lingam, worshipped by Brihaspati (Guru of the gods) and the highest divinities, ever offered flowers from the celestial Kalpavriksha gardens, the supreme beyond the supreme, the transcendental Self of all.

Closing Dedication

समापन दोहा (Concluding Doha)

लिङ्गाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेत् शिवसन्निधौ। शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते॥

Liṅgāṣṭakam idaṁ puṇyaṁ yaḥ paṭhet śiva-sannidhau | Śivalokam avāpnoti śivena saha modate ||

Whoever recites this sacred Lingashtakam with devotion in the presence of Lord Shiva attains the realm of Shiva and rejoices in eternal divine bliss with Him.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lingashtakam and what is its spiritual significance?

Lingashtakam is an eight-verse hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of the Shiva Lingam. It represents the formless, infinite, and eternal nature of Brahman (Supreme Consciousness).

When is Lingashtakam chanted?

It is chanted during morning and evening Shiva puja, Shivalinga Abhishekam, Mondays, Pradosh Vrat, and especially on Maha Shivaratri.

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