Lord Shiva has the most prominent place among all the gods in Sanatan Dharma. Lord Shiva is a deity with gentle and simple heart, so it is the easiest to please Bholenath. It is said that whoever praises Mahadev with true reverence, the grace of Shiva always remains on him. By the way, by offering only one lota water on the Shivling, Shiva listens to the call of his devotees. But chanting the mantras of Shiva brings special grace of Lord Shankar. Many mantras of Lord Shiva are mentioned in the scriptures, in which the recitation of ‘Shri Shiva Rudrashtakam’ is considered powerful and important. It is said that reciting ‘Shri Shiva Rudrashtakam’ immediately has the effect. Let us know from Pandit Indramani Ghanshyam, the importance of ‘Shri Shiva Rudrashtakam’ and the method of chanting.
Importance of Shri Shiva Rudrashtakam recitation
The importance of Shiva Rudrashtakam recitation is mentioned in the scriptures. Shiva Rudrashtakam is based on the form and powers of Lord Shiva. Lord Shri Ram also recited Shiva Rudrashtakam Praise to conquer an enemy like Ravana. As a result, Shri Rama killed Ravana and conquered Lanka. By chanting Shiva Rudrashtakam, the biggest enemy can also be conquered.
Chanting of Shiva Rudrashtakam
It is described in the scriptures that by chanting regular chanting of Shiva Rudrashtakam, all the crisis goes away in a moment. It is said that by reciting Shiva Rudrashtakam, Mahadev’s special grace is obtained. By reciting Shiva Rudrashtakam, life keeps life blissful and the morale and good fortune of the person increases. Shiva Rudrashtakam should be recited in front of the idol of Lord Shiva in Shiva temple or house. The fruit of this lesson will be achieved only when it is recited in the morning and evening for 7 consecutive days.
Shiva Rudrashtakam text
Namamishamishan Nirvana Roop
Vibhaun wides
Nijam Nirgunam Nirvikalpam Nirhan
Chidakashmakashwasam bhajeham
Nirakamarmokarmulam Turiyan
Girajnanagotamishham Girisham.
Karalam Mahakalakalam Kripalam
Virtue
Tusaradrisantakashgaon Gabhiram
Manoopakotiprabhashree body.
Sphuranmoulololini Chauruga
Lasabhalabalendu Kanthe Bhujiga
Chaltkundalam Bhrusunetram Vishal
Prasannaanam Neelkanthan Dayalam.
Mrigadhishcharamambaram mundamalam
Dear Shakran Sarnatham Bhajami
Prachandan Pragalabhan Paresh
Akhandam Aj Bhanukotiprakash.
Try:
Bhajehan Bhawanipati Bhavamayam
Kalateit Kalyan Kalpantri
Always Sajjanananddata Purari.
Chidanandasandoh mohapahari
Prasid Prasid Prabho Manmathari
Na Yavad Umanathpadarvindan
Bhajantih Locke beyond or Naranam.
Neither tawatsukh peace santapashn
Prasid Prabho Sarbhutadhivas
Na Janami Yogam Japan Naiva Puja
Natohan always Shambhutubhyam.
Jarajanmuduhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Prabho Pahi Sannamami Shambho