Lingashtakam lyrics in Sanskrit & English, with meaning
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Shloka 1#
ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गं
निर्मलभाषितशोभितलिङ्गम्।
जन्मजदुःखविनाशकलिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्।।Brahma-murāri-surārchita-liṅgaṁ
Nirmala-bhāṣita-śobhita-liṅgam.
Janmaja-duḥkha-vināśaka-liṅgaṁ
Tat-praṇamāmi Sadāśiva-liṅgam.मैं उस सदाशिव लिंग को प्रणाम करता हूँ, जिसकी पूजा ब्रह्मा, विष्णु और सभी देवता करते हैं, जो निर्मल स्तुतियों से सुशोभित है और जो जन्म से उत्पन्न दुखों का नाश करता है।
I bow to that Sadashiva Linga — worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and the gods; adorned with pure proclamation; destroyer of the sorrows of birth.
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Shloka 2#
देवमुनिप्रवरार्चितलिङ्गं
कामदहनकरुणाकरलिङ्गम्।
रावणदर्पविनाशनलिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्।।Deva-muni-pravarārchita-liṅgaṁ
Kāma-dahana-karuṇākara-liṅgam.
Rāvaṇa-darpa-vināśana-liṅgaṁ
Tat-praṇamāmi Sadāśiva-liṅgam.मैं उस सदाशिव लिंग को प्रणाम करता हूँ, जिसकी पूजा देवता और श्रेष्ठ मुनि करते हैं, जो कामदेव को भस्म करने वाला और करुणा का सागर है, और जिसने रावण का घमंड चूर किया।
I bow to that Sadashiva Linga — worshipped by gods and the great sages; the compassionate burner of Kamadeva; destroyer of Ravana's pride.
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Shloka 3#
सर्वसुगन्धसुलेपितलिङ्गं
बुद्धिविवर्धनकारणलिङ्गम्।
सिद्धसुरासुरवन्दितलिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्।।Sarva-sugandha-sulepita-liṅgaṁ
Buddhi-vivardhana-kāraṇa-liṅgam.
Siddha-surāsura-vandita-liṅgaṁ
Tat-praṇamāmi Sadāśiva-liṅgam.मैं उस सदाशिव लिंग को प्रणाम करता हूँ, जिस पर सब प्रकार के सुगंधित लेप लगे हैं, जो बुद्धि को बढ़ाने वाला है और जिसकी वंदना सिद्ध, देवता और असुर सभी करते हैं।
I bow to that Sadashiva Linga — anointed with all fragrances; the cause of intellect's growth; adored by siddhas, gods, and asuras alike.
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Shloka 4#
कनकमहामणिभूषितलिङ्गं
फणिपतिवेष्टितशोभितलिङ्गम्।
दक्षसुयज्ञविनाशनलिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्।।Kanaka-mahāmaṇi-bhūṣita-liṅgaṁ
Phaṇipati-veṣṭita-śobhita-liṅgam.
Dakṣa-suyajña-vināśana-liṅgaṁ
Tat-praṇamāmi Sadāśiva-liṅgam.मैं उस सदाशिव लिंग को प्रणाम करता हूँ, जो सोने और बहुमूल्य रत्नों से सजा है, जिस पर लिपटे नागराज उसकी शोभा बढ़ाते हैं और जिसने दक्ष के महान यज्ञ का विनाश किया।
I bow to that Sadashiva Linga — adorned with gold and great jewels; graced by the serpent-king coiled around it; destroyer of Daksha's grand sacrifice.
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Shloka 5#
कुङ्कुमचन्दनलेपितलिङ्गं
पङ्कजहारसुशोभितलिङ्गम्।
सञ्चितपापविनाशनलिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्।।Kuṅkuma-chandana-lepita-liṅgaṁ
Paṅkaja-hāra-suśobhita-liṅgam.
Sañchita-pāpa-vināśana-liṅgaṁ
Tat-praṇamāmi Sadāśiva-liṅgam.मैं उस सदाशिव लिंग को प्रणाम करता हूँ, जिस पर केसर और चंदन का लेप लगा है, जो कमल के फूलों की माला से सुशोभित है और जो संचित पापों का नाश करता है।
I bow to that Sadashiva Linga — anointed with saffron and sandal; adorned with a garland of lotuses; destroyer of accumulated sins.
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Shloka 6#
देवगणार्चितसेवितलिङ्गं
भावैर्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम्।
दिनकरकोटिप्रभाकरलिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्।।Devagaṇārchita-sevita-liṅgaṁ
Bhāvair-bhaktibhir-eva cha liṅgam.
Dinakara-koṭi-prabhākara-liṅgaṁ
Tat-praṇamāmi Sadāśiva-liṅgam.मैं उस सदाशिव लिंग को प्रणाम करता हूँ, जिसकी पूजा और सेवा देवताओं के समूह करते हैं, जिसे सच्चे भाव और भक्ति से पूजा जाता है और जिसका तेज करोड़ों सूर्यों के समान है।
I bow to that Sadashiva Linga — worshipped and served by the hosts of gods; honoured with pure feeling and devotion; whose radiance equals ten million suns.
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Shloka 7#
अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टितलिङ्गं
सर्वसमुद्भवकारणलिङ्गम्।
अष्टदरिद्रविनाशनलिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्।।Aṣṭa-dalopari-veṣṭita-liṅgaṁ
Sarva-samudbhava-kāraṇa-liṅgam.
Aṣṭa-daridra-vināśana-liṅgaṁ
Tat-praṇamāmi Sadāśiva-liṅgam.मैं उस सदाशिव लिंग को प्रणाम करता हूँ, जो आठ पंखुड़ियों वाले कमल पर विराजमान है, जो समस्त सृष्टि की उत्पत्ति का कारण है और जो आठ प्रकार की दरिद्रता का नाश करता है।
I bow to that Sadashiva Linga — resting upon the eight-petaled lotus; the cause of all origination; destroyer of the eight forms of poverty.
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Shloka 8#
सुरगुरुसुरवरपूजितलिङ्गं
सुरवनपुष्पसदार्चितलिङ्गम्।
परात्परं परमात्मकलिङ्गं
तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्।।Suraguru-sura-vara-pūjita-liṅgaṁ
Suravana-puṣpa-sadārchita-liṅgam.
Parāt-paraṁ paramātmaka-liṅgaṁ
Tat-praṇamāmi Sadāśiva-liṅgam.मैं उस सदाशिव लिंग को प्रणाम करता हूँ, जिसकी पूजा देवगुरु बृहस्पति और श्रेष्ठ देवता करते हैं, जिसे सदा स्वर्ग के उपवन के फूलों से पूजा जाता है और जो परम से भी परे, परमात्मा का स्वरूप है।
I bow to that Sadashiva Linga — worshipped by Brihaspati and the great gods; ever adored with flowers from the celestial grove; the Supreme beyond the supreme, essence of the Supreme Self.
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What Lingashtakam means
Lingashtakam praises the Shiva linga — the formless sign of Shiva — in eight verses, each ending "tat pranamami sadashiva lingam", "I bow to that eternal linga of Shiva". It describes the linga worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and the gods, adorned with sandal, flowers and jewels, which destroys sorrow and the cycle of birth and death.
How to chant Lingashtakam
- WhenMondays, Pradosh, Shravan month, Mahashivratri, during abhishek
- TimeAbout 4 minutes
- Often withShiva Panchakshara, Rudrashtakam, Bilvashtakam
- Offer water. Offer water, milk or bilva leaves to the linga if you have one.
- Recite the eight verses. Each ends with the refrain; many sing it to a well-known tune.
- Close with the phalashruti. Whoever recites it near Shiva attains Shiva's world.
It is often sung during the abhishek of the linga, one verse with each offering.
Where Lingashtakam comes from
Lingashtakam is popularly attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, though the attribution is uncertain. It is one of the most widely sung hymns to Shiva.
About Lingashtakam
Eight-verse hymn by Adi Shankaracharya extolling the Shiva Linga. It was composed by Adi Shankaracharya, 8th century. The text is in Sanskrit.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Lingashtakam?
Lingashtakam was composed by Adi Shankaracharya (8th century).
Where can I read Lingashtakam lyrics in English?
This page has the full Lingashtakam in Sanskrit (Devanagari) with the English transliteration under every verse, and the meaning of each verse in Hindi and English. Use the Chant and Meaning buttons above the verses to show only what you need.
लिङ्गाष्टकम् का अर्थ क्या है?
इस पेज पर लिङ्गाष्टकम् के हर पद के नीचे उसका सरल हिंदी अर्थ और अंग्रेज़ी अर्थ दिया गया है।
How many verses are there in Lingashtakam?
Lingashtakam has 8 verses as given on this page.
In which language is Lingashtakam?
Lingashtakam is in Sanskrit. This page gives the original text in Devanagari with Roman transliteration and meaning in Hindi and English.
How long does it take to recite Lingashtakam?
A full recitation takes about 3 min.
To whom is Lingashtakam dedicated?
Lingashtakam is dedicated to Shiva. Eight-verse hymn by Adi Shankaracharya extolling the Shiva Linga.
What does "linga" mean?
Linga means "sign" or "mark" — the formless symbol of Shiva, worshipped in temples and homes.
When is Lingashtakam recited?
On Mondays, Pradosh and Mahashivratri, and during the worship of the Shiva linga.
