Shiva ashtottara shatanamavali in kannada with lyrics | ಶ್ರೀ ಶಿವ ಅಷ್ಟೋತರ ಶತನಾಮಾವಳಿ (ಸಾಹಿತ್ಯ ಸಮೇತ)

Описание: The Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a powerful hymn consisting of 108 names dedicated to Lord Shiva. In Sanskrit, Ashta means eight, Uttara means beyond, and Shata means one hundred—totaling 108.

Each name reflects a specific attribute, a mythological feat, or a philosophical aspect of the Divine.

Why 108?

The number 108 is sacred in Hinduism for several reasons:

Cosmic Geometry: The distance between the Sun and Earth is roughly 108 times the Sun's diameter.

Spiritual Anatomy: There are said to be 108 nadis (energy channels) leading to the heart chakra.

Astrology: There are 12 zodiac signs and 9 planets (12×9=108).

Key Themes within the Names

The 108 names aren't just a list; they categorize Shiva’s multifaceted nature:

1. The Destroyer of Ego (Tripurantaka & Daksha-Hara)

Many names (like the ones you listed, 91-94) refer to Shiva destroying the arrogance of gods and demons. By destroying Daksha's ritual or Bhaga's eyes, Shiva is symbolically removing ignorance and pride to restore cosmic order (Dharma).

2. The Compassionate & Beautiful (Shambhu & Pashupati)

Shambhu: The one who grants happiness.

Ashutosh: One who is easily pleased.

Pashupati: The lord of all living beings (the "beasts" or souls).

3. The Infinite & Formless (Avyakta & Ananta)

Names like Avyakta (Unmanifest) and Ananta (Infinite) remind the devotee that while we worship him in a form with matted hair and a trident, his true essence is the formless consciousness that pervades the universe.

4. The Bestower of Liberation (Apavargaprada)

As the ultimate Yogi, Shiva is the "Ferryman" (Taraka). Chanting these names is believed to help the soul cross the "ocean of samsara" (birth and death) to reach Moksha.

Benefits of Recitation

Traditionally, devotees chant these names during Pradosham or Maha Shivaratri to:

Purify the mind and environment.

Gain mental clarity and inner peace.

Seek protection and the fulfillment of righteous desires.