Hindu prayer
Lingashtakam
Lingashtakam in its original Sanskrit and with its meaning, a hymn of devotion to Shiva.
- 8 verses
- About 1 minute to recite
- Lingashtakam
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ब्रह्ममुरारी सुरार्चित लिङ्गं |
The Linga worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and the gods,
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निर्मल भासित शोभित लिङ्गं ||
The Linga adorned with pure radiance,
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जन्मज दुःख विनाशक लिङ्गं |
The Linga that destroys the sorrow born of birth—
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तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गं || १ ||
I bow to that Linga of Sadashiva. 1
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देवमुनि प्रवारार्चित लिङ्गं |
The Linga worshipped by the foremost gods and sages,
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कामदहन करुणाकर लिङ्गं ||
The Linga that burns Kama and is the source of compassion,
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रावण दर्प विनाशक लिङ्गं |
The Linga that destroys Ravana’s pride—
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तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गं || २ ||
I bow to that Linga of Sadashiva. 2
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सर्व सुगन्ध सुलेपित लिङ्गं |
The Linga anointed with every fragrant substance,
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बुद्धी विवर्धन कारण लिङ्गं ||
The Linga that brings about the growth of understanding,
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सिद्ध सुरासुर वंदित लिङ्गं |
The Linga revered by siddhas, gods and asuras—
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तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गं || ३ ||
I bow to that Linga of Sadashiva. 3
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कनक महामणि भूषित लिङ्गं |
The Linga adorned with gold and precious jewels,
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फणिपति वेष्टित शोभित लिङ्गं ||
The Linga encircled and graced by the lord of serpents,
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दक्ष सुयज्ञ विनाशन लिङ्गं |
The Linga that destroys Daksha’s great sacrifice—
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तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गं || ४ ||
I bow to that Linga of Sadashiva. 4
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कुमकुम चंदन लेपित लिङ्गं |
The Linga anointed with kumkum and sandalwood paste,
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पंकज हार सुशोभित लिङ्गं ||
The Linga beautifully adorned with a garland of lotuses,
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संचित पाप विनाशक लिङ्गं |
The Linga that destroys accumulated sins—
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तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गं || ५ ||
I bow to that Linga of Sadashiva. 5
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देवागणार्चित सेवित लिङ्गं |
The Linga worshipped and served by the hosts of gods,
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भावै-र्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गं ||
The Linga worshipped with heartfelt feeling and devotion,
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दिनकर कोटी प्रभाकर लिङ्गं |
The Linga that shines with the radiance of ten million suns—
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तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गं || ६ ||
I bow to that Linga of Sadashiva. 6
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अष्टोदलोपरीवेष्टित लिङ्गं |
The Linga encircled by eight petals,
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सर्वसमुद्भव कारण लिङ्गं ||
The Lingam that is the cause of the arising of all things.
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अष्टदरिद्र विनाशन लिङ्गं |
The Lingam that destroys the eight forms of poverty.
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तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गं || ७ ||
I bow to that Lingam of Sadashiva. ७
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सुरगुरु सुरवर पूजित लिङ्गं |
The Lingam worshipped by the teacher of the gods and the foremost of the gods.
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सुरवन पुष्प सदार्चित लिङ्गं ||
The Lingam ever worshipped with flowers from the celestial grove.
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परात्पर परामात्मक लिङ्गं |
The Lingam that is beyond the highest and whose nature is the Supreme Self.
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तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गं || ८ ||
I bow to that Lingam of Sadashiva. ८
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लिङ्गाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेश्शिव संनिधौ |
Whoever recites this sacred Lingashtakam in the presence of Shiva
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शिवलोकमवाप्नोती शिवेन सह मोदिते ||
attains the world of Shiva and rejoices with Shiva.
Text: Lingashtakam, Sanskrit text. Copied word for word from the edition named here
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Kdy se recituje
Many Hindus recite Lingashtakam during worship of Shiva, either at home or in a temple. It is especially associated with Mondays and Maha Shivaratri, occasions devoted to Shiva. Devotees recite it to offer praise and deepen their devotion.
Odkud pochází
Lingashtakam is a Sanskrit devotional hymn praising Shiva in the form of the linga, a sacred emblem of Shiva. It is traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, though its authorship is not firmly established. It belongs to the Hindu tradition of stotras, hymns offered in praise of a deity.
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Otázky o Lingashtakam
How many verses are in Lingashtakam?
Lingashtakam has 8 verses. The term ashtakam refers to a composition of 8 verses.
What is Lingashtakam about?
It praises Shiva in the form of the linga. Its verses express reverence for Shiva and describe the linga as an object of worship.
How long does it take to recite?
Lingashtakam takes about 1 minute to recite, though the pace varies with the reciter or melody.
Who wrote Lingashtakam?
It is traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, but its authorship is not firmly established.
Which language is Lingashtakam in?
Lingashtakam is composed in Sanskrit. The original text and its meaning are provided here.


















