I Bow to Shoṇādrinātha Shiva | This Ashtakam Grants All Siddhis

Описание: I chant Shoṇādrināthāṣṭakam, a sacred Shiva stotra glorifying Lord Shoṇādrinātha, the presiding deity of Shoṇācala (Red Hill). This hymn praises Shiva as Maheshvara, Jagannātha, Tripura-Destroyer, and the remover of all sins and sufferings.

This powerful ashtakam is said to:

Grant sarva-siddhi and sarva-sampatti

Destroy accumulated karmic sins

Protect devotees from worldly suffering

Awaken kṣetra-devatā grace

Bestow Shiva bhakti, stability, and mokṣa

Ideal for:

Monday Shiva worship

Temple-based bhakti

Mahāśivarātri

Daily Rudra sādhana

Devotees seeking protection and fulfillment

📜 FULL ENGLISH TRANSLATION (COMPLETE)
Verse 1

Salutations to Shoṇādrinātha—
Shiva, Rudra, worshipped by the virtuous,
The great-souled Maheshvara, Soma, subtle essence,
Lord of the gods—salutations to Shiva.

Verse 2

Salutations to Shoṇādrinātha—
Lord of the guardians of directions, the eternal one,
Adorned with the crescent moon,
Savior who ferries beings across the ocean of worldly sorrow.

Verse 3

Salutations to Shoṇādrinātha—
Abode of the universe, benefactor of the world,
Commander of divine hosts, bestower of victory,
The complete, sacred, and ancient Lord.

Verse 4

Salutations to Shoṇādrinātha—
Praised by Brihaspati, granter of boons,
Half-bodied with Umā, Lord of the ganas,
Whose eyes are the moon, sun, and fire.

Verse 5

Salutations to Shoṇādrinātha—
Mounted on the cosmic chariot, bearer of rasa,
Driven by Vedic horses, praised by Brahmā,
Holder of lunar and solar wheels, radiant like the moon.

Verse 6

Salutations to Shoṇādrinātha—
With Brahmā as charioteer, wielder of mountain bow,
Lord of mountains, fire-eyed on the forehead,
King of serpents.

Verse 7

Salutations to Shoṇādrinātha—
Whose arrow is Govinda, master of the three guṇas,
Lord of the universe, bearer of the bull banner,
Destroyer of Tripura.

Verse 8

Salutations to Shoṇādrinātha—
Beyond aging, bearer of matted locks,
Incomprehensible in form, beloved of Viṣṇu,
Destroyer of devotees’ heaps of sins.

Phalaśruti (Verse 9)

Those who recite this praise of Shoṇācala Shiva
Obtain all siddhis and all prosperity.
May all beings everywhere worship Him and be fulfilled.

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