Kamis, 19 Januari 2017

Rudrakshas for the Beginners



Rudrakshas for the Beginners


Wearing your Rudraksha for the first time

Rudraksha should be worn on a Monday or any other auspicious day after performing an abhishek at a Lord Shiva Temple.
Place the mala at the base of the Shiva ling and offer raw milk and water on the Shiva ling as well as the mala while chanting “Om Namah Shivay (ॐ नमः शिवाय)” minimum 108 times to enchance the effect further, seed mantra of different mukhis in the combination should also be chanted at least nine times.
There is also a detailed Poojan Vidhi which is as per mention in our ancient scriptures and the same can be performed.

Care & Precautions

Rudraksha can be worn by all (Man, Women & Children) on a regular basis. There is no taboo while wearing Rudraksha. The mala should be taken off during sex, bowel movements, going to funeral grounds and menstrual cycle. the mala can also be taken off while taking bath as regular soap and water can dehydrate the beads.
It is hence recommended to take off the mala ai night and wear it in th morning after a bath, while chanting “Om Namah Shivay (ॐ नमः शिवाय)” mantra.

Maintaining the Rudraksha

Rudraksha are very strong beads and have a life span of hundreads of years if maintained properly. The beads should be kept clean and free from deposits of sweat and talc, by washing them with plain water at reguler intervals and cleaning them with soft brush. If the beads appear to be dry then you can apply coconut, olive or mustard oil to protect the beads from dehydration.

https://rudralifeblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/12/rudrakshas-for-the-beginners/



Om Namah Shivaya | 108 Times Chanting | Shiva Mantra





Om Namah Shivaya



Om Namah Shivaya


Oṁ Namaḥ Śivāya (ॐ नमः शिवाय) is one of the most popular Hindu mantras and the most important mantra in Shaivism.

Its translation is "salutations (namas) to Shiva", preceded by the mystical syllable "Aum". The syllable "ya" at the end of the mantra denotes an offering. Thus the mantra Om Namah Sivaya actually means "I offer to Siva a respectful invocation of His Name", and not merely "I respectfully invoke His Name". Om Namah Shivaya mantra is sung by devotees in prayers and recited by yogis in meditation. It is associated with qualities of prayer, divine-love, grace, truth, and blissfulness.

Traditionally, it is accepted to be a powerful healing mantra beneficial for all physical and mental ailments. Soulful recitation of this mantra brings peace to the heart and joy to the [Ātman] or Soul. Sages consider that the recitation of these syllables is sound therapy for the body and nectar for the soul [Ātman]. The nature of the mantra is the calling upon the higher self; it is the calling upon Shiva, the destroyer deity, to aid in the death (destruction of ego) and rebirth achieved during meditation. This goes generally for mantras and chants to different gods, which are different aspects of the higher self.

It is called Siva Panchakshara, or Siva Panchakshari, the "five-syllable" mantra (viz., excluding the Om) dedicated to Siva. The Siva Panchakshari mantra is the most holy salutation to Śiva. The Panchakshara can be recited by Shiva devotees during pooja, Japa, Dhyana, homa and while smearing Vibhuti.

The Tamil Saivaite hymn Tiruvacakam begins with the five letters 'na' 'ma' 'ci' 'vaa' 'ya'. It is part of the Shri Rudram Chamakam, a Hindu prayer taken from the Yajurveda, and thus predates the use of Shiva as a proper name, in the original context being an address to Rudra (later Shiva), where śiva retains its original meaning as an adjective, meaning "auspicious, benign, friendly", a euphemistic epithet of Rudra.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Om_Namah_Shivaya


Om Namah Shivaya | 108 Times Chanting | Shiva Mantra







Attributes of Shiva (शिव की विशेषता)



Attributes of Shiva (शिव की विशेषता)


Third Eye (त्रिनेत्र (तीसरी आँख)

Shiva is often depicted with a third eye, with which he burned Desire (काम, Kāma) to ashes, called "Tryambakam" (Sanskrit: त्र्यम्बकम् ), which occurs in many scriptural sources. In classical Sanskrit, the word ambaka denotes "an eye", and in the Mahabharata, Shiva is depicted as three-eyed, so this name is sometimes translated as "having three eyes". However, in Vedic Sanskrit, the word ambā or ambikā means "mother", and this early meaning of the word is the basis for the translation "three mothers". These three mother-goddesses who are collectively called the Ambikās. Other related translations have been based on the idea that the name actually refers to the oblations given to Rudra, which according to some traditions were shared with the goddess Ambikā.

The Third Eye

In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Lord Shiva is depicted as a three-eyed God. Hence, he is often referred to as Tryambaka Deva, meaning "three-eyed Lord". The sun is said to be his right eye, the moon the left eye while fire is his third eye. While his other two eyes indicate his activity in the physical world, his third eye in the center of his forehead looks beyond the obvious. It stands for spiritual knowledge and power, and is thus called the eye of wisdom or knowledge. Like fire, the powerful gaze of Shiva's third eye can search evil from anywhere and annihilate it completely. This is the reason why evil-doers fear his third eye.

Half-Open Eyes

The half-open eyes of Lord Shiva convey the idea that the cycle of universe is in process. When the Lord opens His eyes a new cycle of creation begins and when He closes them it signifies the destruction of the universe for creation of the next cycle. The half-open eyes signify that creation is going through an eternal cyclic process, with no beginning and no end.

Vibhuti (विभूति)

The three line of ashes drawn on the forehead of the Lord is known as the Vibhuti. It signifies the Immortality of the Lord and his manifested glory.

Crescent Moon (अर्द्धचन्द्र)

Shiva bears on his head the crescent moon. The epithet Candraśekhara (Sanskrit: चन्द्रशेखर "Having the moon as his crest" – candra (चन्द्र) = "moon"; śekhara (शेखर) = "crest, crown") refers to this feature. The placement of the moon on his head as a standard iconographic feature dates to the period when Rudra rose to prominence and became the major deity Rudra-Shiva. The origin of this linkage may be due to the identification of the moon with Soma, and there is a hymn in the Rig Veda where Soma and Rudra are jointly implored, and in later literature, Soma and Rudra came to be identified with one another, as were Soma and the moon.

Crescent

Lord Shiva is typically pictured as wearing a crescent-shaped ornament on one side of his head. This is why he is often called 'Chandrasekhara' meaning "Having the moon as his crest". The Crescent is actually the moon in its fifth day phase and symbolizes the time cycle through which creation evolves from the beginning to the end. The moon is a measure of time, and thus the Crescent on Lord Shiva's head signifies his control over time. The Lord is the Eternal Reality and He is beyond time. Thus, the crescent moon is only one of His ornaments, and not an integral part of Him.

Ashes (भस्म)

Shiva iconography shows his body covered with ashes (bhasma, vibhuti). The ashes represent a reminder that all of material existence is impermanent, comes to an end becoming ash, and the pursuit of eternal soul and spiritual liberation is important.

Unclad body smeared with ashes

This form of Lord Shiva symbolizes the transcendental aspect of his nature and indicates that his presence is much higher than this physical phenomenon. The ashes on the Lord's body is cemetery ash, which points to the philosophy of the life and death and shows that death is the ultimate reality of the life. Most things in the universe reduce to ashes when burned and this aspect of nature is suggested by the ash-smeared appearance of Lord Shiva, who is held to be the God of destruction in Hindu mythology. The Lord is beyond the cycle of birth and death.

Matted Hair (जटायुक्त बाल)

Shiva's distinctive hair style is noted in the epithets Jaṭin, "the one with matted hair", and Kapardin, "endowed with matted hair" or "wearing his hair wound in a braid in a shell-like (kaparda) fashion". A kaparda is a cowrie shell, or a braid of hair in the form of a shell, or, more generally, hair that is shaggy or curly.

Jata (Matted Hair)

The flow of his matted hair represents Shiva as the Lord of Wind or Vayu, who is the subtle form of breath present in all living beings. It shows that Shiva is Pashupatinath, Lord Of All Living Beings.

Blue Throat (नीलकंठ)

The epithet Nīlakaṇtha (Sanskrit नीलकण्ठ; nīla = "blue", kaṇtha = "throat"). Since Shiva drank the Halahala poison churned up from the Samudra Manthan to eliminate its destructive capacity. Shocked by his act, Parvati squeezed his neck and stopped it in his neck to prevent it from spreading all over the universe, supposed to be in Shiva's stomach. However the poison was so potent that it changed the color of his neck to blue.

Meditating yogi

his iconography often shows him in a Yoga pose, meditating, sometimes on a symbolic Himalayan Mount Kailasha as the Lord of Yoga.

Sacred Ganga (पवित्र गंगा)

The epithet Gangadhara, "Bearer of the river Ganga" (Ganges). The Ganga flows from the matted hair of Shiva. The Gaṅgā (Ganga), one of the major rivers of the country, is said to have made her abode in Shiva's hair.

Sacred Ganga

The river Ganga (or Ganges) is the most sacred river for pious Hindus. According to a legend, the river Ganga has its source in Shiva and flows from his matted hair. This is symbolically represented by depicting Ganga as a jet of water sprinkling out of the head of the Lord and falling on the ground. Legend has it that the Lord allowed an outlet to the great river to traverse the earth and bring purifying water to human being. Hence, Lord Shiva is often referred to as Gangadhara or "Bearer of the river Ganga". The river Ganga also denotes fertility, one of the creative aspects of the Rudra. It also indicates that Shiva is not only the Lord of destruction but also the bestower of knowledge, purity and peace on the devotees.



Kamandalu (कमण्डलु)

The water pot (Kamandalu) often shown adjacent to the Lord is another of his accessories. It is said to be made from a dry pumpkin and containing amrit (nectar). Indian Yogis and sages are seen to carry the Kamandalu as an item of basic necessity. The carrying of the Kamandalu shows the yogic nature of the Lord. But it has a deeper significance. As a ripe pumpkin has been plucked from a plant, its fruit removed and shell cleaned for containing the nectar, an individual too must give up his attachment to the physical world and clean his inner self of egoistic desires to experience the bliss of the Self, symbolized by the nectar in the Kamandalu.

Indian deities carry a number of objects in their hands and each of them has a deep symbolic significance and is important in iconography.
A kamandalu of this nature is associated with Shiva in his Shiva in his ascetic form. Like a typical sanyasi, Shiva carries a kamandalu, for his rituals and ablutions. The Hindus believe that in the beginning, the universe was all water. The earth issued out of the primeval water.

Images of Shiva depict his eight forms but whatever, the image; Shiva can always be recognized by some attributes, kamandalu being one of them. Hindu devotees especially Shaivites, consider any object associated with Shiva, with reverence. Many Hindu households use a kamandalu to store water from River Ganga, which is considered holy in itself, and stored in a water pot resembling that of Lord Shiva, turns it into amrit or the elixir of life. This water pot may be just simple to look but holds great importance. Since it is meant to hold holy water, it comes with a hook so that it can be hung at a safe place and the water used for rituals as and when required.

This description by Renu Rana.

Kundalas

The Kundalas refer to the two ear rings, Alakshya (meaning "which cannot be shown by any sign") and Niranjan (meaning "which cannot be seen by mortal eyes"), worn by the Lord. The ornaments in the ears of the Lord signify that He is beyond ordinary perception. It is noteworthy that the kundala in the left ear of the Lord is of the type used by women and the one in His right ear is of the type used by men. The dual type of Kundalas represent the Shiva and Shakti (male and female) principle of creation.


Tiger skin (बाघछाल)

Shiva is often shown seated upon a tiger skin.
Tiger Skin:He is often shown seated upon a tiger skin, an honor reserved for the most accomplished of Hindu ascetics, the Brahmarishis (ब्रह्मऋषियों).

Tiger Skin

Hindu mythology states that the tiger is the vehicle of Shakti, the Goddess of power and force. Lord Shiva is often shown seated upon or wearing a tiger skin, which emphasizes the fact that he is the master of Shakti and is beyond and above any kind of force. Tiger is also the emblem of lust. The Lord's sitting on Tiger skin indicates that he has conquered lust. Tiger also represents energy. Lord Shiva is the source of the creative energy that remains in potential form during the dissolution state of the universe. He activates this energy using his own Divine Will to project the universe in endless cycles.

The Elephant and Deer Skin

The Lord also wears elephant and deer skins. Elephants stand in for pride while deer represent the flickering mind. Wearing elephant and deer skin shows that Lord Shiva has conquered both these vices.

Serpent (सर्प)

Shiva is often shown garlanded with a snake.
The Snake around the neck: Lord Shiva is often shown with a snake curled three times around His neck and looking towards His right side. The three coils of the snake symbolize the past, present and future - time in cycles. The snake looking in the right direction of Lord Shiva signifies that the Lord's perpetual laws of reason and justice preserve natural order in the universe. The snake is believed to be the Vasuki Naga, a deadly cobra. The Lord wearing the deadly snake like an ornament signifies that He is independent of time and death. It also suggests the dormant energy, called Kundalini Shakti, that resides within him.












Trident

Shiva typically carries a trident called Trishula (त्रिशूल). The trident is a weapon or a symbol in different Hindu texts. As a symbol, the Trishul represents Shiva's three aspects of "creator, preserver and destroyer", or alternatively it represents the equilibrium of three Gunas of "sattva, rajas and tamas".

Trishul (Trident)

The trident, or the spear with three prongs, is one of the accessories of the Lord and symbolizes His three fundamental powers iccha(will), kriya(action) and jnana(knowledge). It also signifies His power to destroy evil and ignorance. As His weapon and instrument of punishment the trident represents Lord Shiva's manner of punishing the evil doers on all the three planes - spiritual, subtle and physical.


Drum (डमरू)

A small drum shaped (डमरू) like an hourglass is known as a damaru. This is one of the attributes of Shiva in his famous dancing representation known as Nataraja. A specific hand gesture (mudra) called ḍamaru-hasta (Sanskrit for "ḍamaru-hand") is used to hold the drum. This drum is particularly used as an emblem by members of the Kāpālika (कपालिका) sect.

Damaru (Drum)

It is the small hourglass-shaped drum that the Lord holds in one of his hands in a specific gesture called 'damaru-hasta'. The two sides of the drum separated from each other by a thin neck-like structure represents the two utterly different states of existence, unmanifest and manifest. When a damaru is shaken, it produces Nada, the cosmic sound of AUM, which can be heard during deep meditation. According to Hindu scriptures, Nada is the source of creation. This is one of the attributes of Shiva in his famous dancing representation known as Nataraja.


Axe (Parashu, परशु) and Deer 

are held in Shiva's hands in south Indian icons.


Rosary beads

he is garlanded with or carries a string of rosary beads in his right hand, typically made of Rudraksha. This symbolises grace, mendicant life and meditation.

Rudraksha Necklace

He is almost always shown as wearing a necklace having 108 beads made with seeds of the Rudraksha tree. The beads represent the elements used in the creation of the world. The Rudraksha necklace points to the ‘Rudra’ aspect of the Lord, which is also His other name. The word 'Rudra' means "strict or uncompromising" and aksha means "eye." It illustrates the fact that Lord Shiva is firm about His cosmic laws and strictly maintains law and order in the universe.



Nandī (नंदी)

Nandī, also known as "Nandin", is the name of the bull that serves as Shiva's mount (Sanskrit: vāhana - वाहना).] Shiva's association with cattle is reflected in his name Paśupati, or Pashupati (Sanskrit: पशुपति), translated by Sharma as "lord of cattle" and by Kramrisch as "lord of animals", who notes that it is particularly used as an epithet of Rudra.

Nandi, the Bull

Nandi is the Bull of Lord Shiva and is said to be his vehicle. The bull is a symbol both of power and ignorance which suggests that Lord Shiva removes ignorance of his devotees and gives them the power of wisdom. In Sanskrit a bull is called "Vrisha" which also means "righteousness". The Nandi bull beside Lord Shiva indicates that He is the eternal companion of righteousness.

Nandi is the vahana (vehicle) of Shiva. As an independent deity, the bull was in ancient times, the Lord of Joy (Nandikeshvara), and was represented as a man with a bull's head. Joy, i.e., music and dance, were seen as the fundamental forces of creation, an aspect which was later transferred to Shiva. Later it was said of Nandikeshvara that he was a rishi (wise man) who guarded Shiva's door to become divine in this way.
Shaivite scholars state that "the original reason for associating the bull with this god was simple, the great masculine potency which each embodies, and the rage and physical power of which both are capable."

As the creature on which Shiva rides, Nandi embodies the permanent inner strength which can be acquired by controlling physical strength and violence (the name means: he who grants joy). Only those who have conquered desire and achieved self-knowledge can ride the bull like Shiva himself.

References:
Jansen, Eva Rudy. The Book of Hindu Imagery, The Gods and their Symbols: Holland, Binkey Kok Publishers, 1998.
Chatterjee, Gautam. Sacred Hindu Symbols: New Delhi, Abhinav Publications, 2001.

Mount Kailāsa (कैलाश पर्वत)

Mount Kailasa (कैलाश पर्वत) in the Himalayas is his traditional abode. In Hindu mythology, Mount Kailāsa is conceived as resembling a Linga, representing the center of the universe.

Mount Kailasha or Mount Kailash

Lord Shiva is most often shown to be seated with the beautiful Himalayas serving as his backdrop. Mount Kailash in the Himalayas is said to be His traditional abode. In Hindu mythology, Mount Kailasha is said to represent the center of the universe. This denotes that Lord Shiva is 'Kailas' - the bestower of peace and also 'Kailashadhipati' meaning "Lord Of Mount Kailash".

Gaṇa (गण)

The Gaṇas are attendants of Shiva and live in Kailash. They are often referred to as the bhutaganas, or ghostly hosts, on account of their nature. Generally benign, except when their lord is transgressed against, they are often invoked to intercede with the lord on behalf of the devotee. His son Ganesha was chosen as their leader by Shiva, hence Ganesha's title gaṇa-īśa or gaṇa-pati, "lord of the gaṇas".

Varanasi (वाराणसी)

Varanasi (वाराणसी) (formerly Benares--बनारस) is considered to be the city specially loved by Shiva, and is one of the holiest places of pilgrimage in India. It is referred to, in religious contexts, as Kashi.

Sumber:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiva
http://www.theholidayspot.com/shivratri/symbols_associated_with_shiva.htm
http://www.speakingtree.in/allslides/attributes-of-shiva






Lord Shiva with his symbolized attributes



Lord Shiva with his symbolized attributes


1. Advaita, Akhanda, Akarta, Abhokta,
Asanga, Asakta, Nirguna, Nirlipta,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Non-dual, indivisible, non-doer, non-enjoyer,
Unattached, without qualities,
I am Siva (auspiciousness), I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

2. Avyakta, Ananta, Amrita, Ananda,
Achala, Amala, Akshara, Avyaya,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Unmanifested, endless, immortal, bliss,
Immovable, without impurities, imperishable, inexhaustible,
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

3. Asabda, Asparsa, Arupa, Agandha,
Aprana, Amana, Atindriya, Adrisya,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Soundless, touchless, smell-less, formless,
Without Prana, without mind, without senses, unseen,
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

4. Satyam, Sivam, Subham, Sundaram, Kantam,
Sat-chit-ananda, Sampurna, Sukha, Santam,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Truth, auspiciousness, good, beautiful, resplendent,
Existence-knowledge-bliss, all-full, pure happiness, peaceful.
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

5. Chetana, Chaitanya, Chidghana, Chinmaya,
Chidakasa, Chinmatra, Sanmantra, Tanmaya,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Consciousness, mass of knowledge, full of knowledge,
All-pervading like ether, consciousness alone, full of That,
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

6. Amala, Vimala, Nirmala, Achala,
Avangmanogochara, Akshara, Nischala,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Pure, stainless, immovable,
Beyond the reach of mind and speech, imperishable, steady,
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

7. Nitya, Nirupadhika, Niratisaya Ananda,
Nirakara, Hrimkara, Omkara, Kutastha,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Eternal, without attributes, supreme bliss,
Without form, Hrim and Om (Pranava), rock-seated Self,
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

8. Purna, Para Brahma, Prajnana Ananda,
Sakshi, Drashta, Turiya, Vijnana Ananda,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

All-full, Paramatman, knowledge and bliss,
Witness, Seer, the fourth state, self-knowledge, bliss.
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

9. Satyam, Jnanam, Anantam, Anandam,
Sat-chit-ananda, Svayam Jyoti Prakasam,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Truth, knowledge, endless, bliss,
Existence-knowledge-bliss, self-luminous,
I am Siva I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

10. Kaivalya, Kevala, Kutastha, Brahma,
Suddha, Siddha, Buddha, Sat-chit-ananda,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Immortality, alone, changeless, Self
Pure, perfect, illumined, existence-knowledge-bliss,
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

11. Nirdosha, Nirmala, Vimala, Niranjana,
Nitya, Nirakara, Nirguna, Nirvikalpa,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Without defects, pure, spotless,
Eternal, formless, without qualities, superconsciousness,
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

12. Atman, Brahma Svarupa, Chaitanya-Purusha,
Tejomaya, Ananda, 'Tat-Tvam-Asi' Lakshya,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

Self, Supreme Self, consciousness,
Full of light, bliss, that which is indicated by 'Tat-Tvam-Asi—Thou art That'.
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

13. 'Soham', 'Sivoham', 'Aham-Brahma-Asmi' Mahavakya,
Suddha, Sat-chit-ananda, Purna Para Brahma,
Chidanandarupah Sivoham Sivoham.

'I am He', 'I am Siva', 'I am Brahman',
Pure, existence-knowledge-bliss, all-full Self,
I am Siva, I am Siva of the form of knowledge and bliss.

Sumber:
https://durgadharma.wordpress.com/2015/10/05/33-the-attributes-of-siva/
http://www.theholidayspot.com/shivratri/the_attributes_of_lord_shiva.htm






Rabu, 18 Januari 2017

108 Names of Lord Shiva


Shiva ashtottara shatanamavali (108 names of Lord Shiva)

108 Names of Lord Shiva


According to the Hindu religious tradition, the number 108 is considered to be an auspicious one. One of the most important Hindu deities, Lord Shiva is known by several names. The Shiva Purana, one of the oldest Hindu religious texts dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, contains 108 Sanskrit names for Lord Shiva, each of which signifies a particular attribute of the Lord. Scroll down and have a look at the 108 Names of Lord Shiva and their significance. Om Namah Shivayah!

Know about the 108 names of Lord Shiva and their meaning.

Lord Shiva's 108 Names


Name Meaning
Aashutosh One Who Fulfills Wishes Instantly
Aja Unborn
Akshayaguna God With Limitless Attributes
Anagha Without Any Fault
Anantadrishti Of Infinite Vision
Augadh One Who Revels All The Time
Avyayaprabhu Imperishable Lord
Bhairav Lord Of Terror
Bhalanetra One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
Bholenath Kind Hearted Lord
Bhooteshwara Lord Of Ghosts And Evil Beings
Bhudeva Lord Of The Earth
Bhutapala Protector Of The Ghosts
Chandrapal Master Of The Moon
Chandraprakash One Who Has Moon As A Crest
Dayalu Compassionate
Devadeva Lord Of The Lords
Dhanadeepa Lord Of Wealth
Dhyanadeep Icon Of Meditation And Concentration
Dhyutidhara Lord Of Brilliance
Digambara Ascetic Without Any Clothes
Durjaneeya Difficult To Be Known
Durjaya Unvanquished
Gangadhara Lord Of River Ganga
Girijapati Consort Of Girija
Gunagrahin Acceptor Of Gunas
Gurudeva Master Of All
Hara Remover Of Sins
Jagadisha Master Of The Universe
Jaradhishamana Redeemer From Afflictions
Jatin One Who Has Matted Hair
Kailas One Who Bestows Peace
Kailashadhipati Lord Of Mount Kailash
Kailashnath Master Of Mount Kailash
Kamalakshana Lotus-Eyed Lord
Kantha Ever-Radiant
Kapalin One Wears A Necklace Of Skulls
Khatvangin One Who Has The Missile Khatvangin In His Hand
Kundalin One Who Wears Earrings
Lalataksha One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
Lingadhyaksha Lord Of The Lingas
Lingaraja Lord Of The Lingas
Lokankara Creator Of The Three Worlds
Lokapal One Who Takes Care Of The World
Mahabuddhi Extremely Intelligent
Mahadeva Greatest God
Mahakala Lord Of All Times
Mahamaya Of Great Illusions
Mahamrityunjaya Great Victor Of Death
Mahanidhi Great Storehouse
Mahashaktimaya One Who Has Boundless Energies
Mahayogi Greatest Of All Gods
Mahesha Supreme Lord
Maheshwara Lord Of Gods
Nagabhushana One Who Has Serpents As Ornaments
Nataraja King Of The Art Of Dancing
Nilakantha Blue Necked Lord
Nityasundara Ever Beautiful
Nrityapriya Lover Of Dance
Omkara Creator Of OM
Palanhaar One Who Protects Everyone
Parameshwara First Among All Gods
Paramjyoti Greatest Splendour
Pashupati Lord Of All Living Beings
Pinakin One Who Has A Bow In His Hand
Pranava Originator Of The Syllable Of OM
Priyabhakta Favourite Of The Devotees
Priyadarshana Of Loving Vision
Pushkara One Who Gives Nourishment
Pushpalochana One Who Has Eyes Like Flowers
Ravilochana Having Sun As The Eye
Rudra The Terrible
Rudraksha One Who Has Eyes Like Rudra
Sadashiva Eternal God
Sanatana Eternal Lord
Sarvacharya Preceptor Of All
Sarvashiva Always Pure
Sarvatapana Scorcher Of All
Sarvayoni Source Of Everything
Sarveshwara Lord Of All Gods
Shambhu One Who Bestows Prosperity
Shankara One Who Gives Happiness
Shiva Always Pure
Shoolin One Who Has A Trident
Shrikantha Of Glorious Neck
Shrutiprakasha Illuminator Of The Vedas
Shuddhavigraha One Who Has A Pure Body
Skandaguru Preceptor Of Skanda
Someshwara Lord Of All Gods
Sukhada Bestower Of Happiness
Suprita Well Pleased
Suragana Having Gods As Attendants
Sureshwara Lord Of All Gods
Swayambhu Self-Manifested
Tejaswani One Who Spreads Illumination
Trilochana Three-Eyed Lord
Trilokpati Master Of All The Three Worlds
Tripurari Enemy Of Tripura
Trishoolin One Who Has A Trident In His Hands
Umapati Consort Of Uma
Vachaspati Lord Of Speech
Vajrahasta One Who Has A Thunderbolt In His Hands
Varada Granter Of Boons
Vedakarta Originator Of The Vedas
Veerabhadra Supreme Lord Of The Nether World
Vishalaksha Wide-Eyed Lord
Vishveshwara Lord Of The Universe
Vrishavahana One Who Has Bull As His Vehicle

 Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Shiva


No
Name
Name Mantra
Name Meaning
1.
शिव
Shiva
शिवाय नमः।
Om Shivaya Namah
Always Pure
2.
महेश्वर
Maheshwara
महेश्वराय नमः।
Om Maheshwaraya Namah
Lord Of Gods
3.
शंभवे
Shambhu
शंभवे नमः।
Om Shambhave Namah
One Who Bestows Prosperity
4.
पिनाकिने
Pinakin
पिनाकिने नमः।
Om Pinakine Namah
One Who Has A Bow In His Hand
5.
शशिशेखर
Shashi Shekhara
शशिशेखराय नमः।
Om Shashishekharaya Namah
The God Who Wears The Crescent Moon In His Hair
6.
वामदेवाय
Vamadeva
वामदेवाय नमः।
Om Vamadevaya Namah
The God Who Is Pleasing And Auspicious In Every Way
7.
विरूपाक्ष
Virupaksha
विरूपाक्षाय नमः।
Om Virupakshaya Namah
Lord Shiva With Oblique Eyes
8.
कपर्दी
Kapardi
कपर्दिने नमः।
Om Kapardine Namah
The Lord With Thickly Matted Hair
9.
नीललोहित
Nilalohita
नीललोहिताय नमः।
Om Nilalohitaya Namah
The One With Red And Blue Colour
10.
शंकर
Shankara
शंकराय नमः।
Om Shankaraya Namah
One Who Gives Happiness And prosperity
11.
शूलपाणी
Shulapani
शूलपाणये नमः।
Om Shulapanaye Namah
The One Who Carries A Trident
12.
खटवांगी
Khatvangi
खट्वांगिने नमः।
Om Khatvangine Namah
The God Who Carries A Knurled Club (Khatvanga)
13.
विष्णुवल्लभ
Vishnuvallabha
विष्णुवल्लभाय नमः।
Om Vishnuvallabhaya Namah
The One Who Is Dear To Lord Vishnu
14.
शिपिविष्ट
Shipivishta
शिपिविष्टाय नमः।
Om Shipivishtaya Namah
The Lord Whose Form Emits Great Rays Of Light
15.
अंबिकानाथ
Ambikanatha
अंबिकानाथाय नमः।
Om Ambikanathaya Namah
Consort of Ambika (Parvati)
16.
श्रीकण्ठ
Shrikantha
श्रीकण्ठाय नमः।
Om Shrikanthaya Namah
Of Glorious Neck
17.
भक्तवत्सल
Bhaktavatsala
भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।
Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah
The One Who Is Favourably Inclined Towards His Devotees
18.
भव
Bhava
भवाय नमः।
Om Bhavaya Namah
The God Who Is Existence Itself
19.
शर्व
Sharva
शर्वाय नमः।
Om Sharvaya Namah
Remover Of All Troubles
20.
त्रिलोकेश
Trilokesha
त्रिलोकेशाय नमः।
Om Trilokeshaya Namah
The Lord Of All The Three Worlds
21.
शितिकण्ठ
Shitikantha
शितिकण्ठाय नमः।
Om Shitikanthaya Namah
The Lord Who Has White Neck
22.
शिवाप्रिय
Shivapriya
शिवा प्रियाय नमः।
Om Shiva Priyaya Namah
Beloved Of Parvati
23.
उग्र
Ugra
उग्राय नमः।
Om Ugraya Namah
The One Who Has Extremely Fierce Nature
24.
कपाली
Kapali
कपालिने नमः।
Om Kapaline Namah
One Who Wears A Necklace Of Skulls
25.
कामारी
Kamari
कामारये नमः।
Om Kamaraye Namah
Enemy of Kamadeva
26.
अंधकारसुर सूदन
Andhakasura Sudana
अन्धकासुरसूदनाय नमः।
Om Andhakasurasudanaya Namah
The Lord Who Killed The Asura Andhaka
27.
गंगाधर
Gangadhara
गंगाधराय नमः।
Om Gangadharaya Namah
The God Who Holds The Ganges River In His Hair
28.
ललाटाक्ष
Lalataksha
ललाटाक्षाय नमः।
Om Lalatakshaya Namah
One Who Has An Eye In The Forehead
29.
कालकाल
Kalakala
कालकालाय नमः।
Om Kalakalaya Namah
He Is The Death Of Death
30.
कृपानिधि
Kripanidhi
कृपानिधये नमः।
Om Kripanidhaye Namah
The God Who Is The Treasure Of Compassion
31.
भीम
Bheema
भीमाय नमः।
Om Bhimaya Namah
The One Who Has Fearful Form
32.
परशुहस्त
Parshuhasta
परशुहस्ताय नमः।
Om Parashuhastaya Namah
The God Who Holds Axe In Hands
33.
मृगपाणी
Mrigpaani
मृगपाणये नमः।
Om Mrigapanaye Namah
The God Who Possess Deer In Hands
34.
जटाधर
Jattadhar
जटाधराय नमः।
Om Jatadharaya Namah
The God Who Keeps Tress (Jata)
35.
कैलाशवासी
Kailashavasi
कैलाशवासिने नमः।
Om Kailashavasine Namah
Native Of Kailasha
36.
कवची
Kawachi
कवचिने नमः।
Om Kawachine Namah
The God Who Possess Armour
37.
कठोर
Kathor
कठोराय नमः।
Om Kathoraya Namah
The God Who Has A Strong Body
38.
त्रिपुरान्तक
Tripurantak
त्रिपुरान्तकाय नमः।
Om Tripurantakaya Namah
The God Who Killed Tripurasura
39.
वृषांक
Vrishanka
वृषांकाय नमः।
Om Vrishankaya Namah
The God Who Has A Flag With A Symbol Of Bull
40.
वृषभारूढ़
Vrishbharudh
वृषभारूढाय नमः।
Om Vrishabharudhaya Namah
The One Who Rides Bull
41.
भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रह
Bhasmodhulitavigrah
भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रहाय नमः।
Om Bhasmodhulitavigrahaya Namah
The One Who Applies Ashes All Over The Body
42.
सामप्रिय
Samapriya
सामप्रियाय नमः।
Om Samapriyaya Namah
The One Who Loves With Equality
43.
स्वरमयी
Swaramayi
स्वरमयाय नमः।
Om Swaramayaya Namah
The God Who Lives In All Seven Notes
44.
त्रयीमूर्ति
Trayimurti
त्रयीमूर्तये नमः।
Om Trayimurtaye Namah
The One Who Possess Veda Form
45.
अनीश्वर
Anishvara
अनीश्वराय नमः।
Om Anishwaraya Namah
The One Who Does Not Have Any Lord
46.
सर्वज्ञ
Sarvagya
सर्वज्ञाय नमः।
Om Sarvajnaya Namah
The One Who Knows Everything
47.
परमात्मा
Paramatma
परमात्मने नमः।
Om Paramatmane Namah
Everyone's Own Soul
48.
सोमसूर्याग्निलोचन
Somasuryaagnilochana
सोमसूर्याग्निलोचनाय नमः।
Om Somasuryagnilochanaya Namah
The One Who Has Eyes In The Form Of Sun, Moon And Fire
49.
हवि
Havi
हविषे नमः।
Om Havishe Namah
He Who Is Wealthy In The Form Of Ahuti
50.
यज्ञमय
Yagyamaya
यज्ञमयाय नमः।
Om Yajnamayaya Namah
The Architect Of All Sacrificial Rites
51.
सोम
Soma
सोमाय नमः।
Om Somaya Namah
The One Who Includes The Form Of Uma
52.
पंचवक्त्र
Panchavaktra
पंचवक्त्राय नमः।
Om Panchavaktraya Namah
God Of The Five Activities
53.
सदाशिव
Sadashiva
सदाशिवाय नमः।
Om Sadashivaya Namah
The One Who Is Eternally Auspicious
54.
विश्वेश्वर
Vishveshwara
विश्वेश्वराय नमः।
Om Vishveshwaraya Namah
Lord Of The Universe
55.
वीरभद्र
Veerabhadra
वीरभद्राय नमः।
Om Virabhadraya Namah
Who Is Violent , Yet Peaceful
56.
गणनाथ
Gananatha
गणनाथाय नमः।
Om Gananathaya Namah
God Of The Ganas
57.
प्रजापति
Prajapati
प्रजापतये नमः।
Om Prajapataye Namah
The One Who Is The Creator Of Dynasty
58.
हिरण्यरेता
Hiranyareta
हिरण्यरेतसे नमः।
Om Hiranyaretase Namah
The One Who Emanates Golden Souls
59.
दुर्धर्ष
Durdharsha
दुर्धर्षाय नमः।
Om Durdharshaya Namah
The One who Is Unconquerable
60.
गिरीश
Girisha
गिरीशाय नमः।
Om Girishaya Namah
Lord Of Mountains
61.
गिरिश
Girisha
गिरिशाय नमः।
Om Girishaya Namah
The God Who Sleeps On Kailash Mountain
62.
अनघ
Anagha
अनघाय नमः।
Om Anaghaya Namah
He Who Is Pure
63.
भुजंगभूषण
Bujangabhushana
भुजंगभूषणाय नमः।
Om Bujangabhushanaya Namah
Lord Adorned With Golden Snakes
64.
भर्ग
Bharga
भर्गाय नमः।
Om Bhargaya Namah
Lord Who Ends All Sins
65.
गिरिधन्वा
Giridhanva
गिरिधन्वने नमः।
Om Giridhanvane Namah
God Whose Weapon Is A Mountain
66.
गिरिप्रिय
Giripriya
गिरिप्रियाय नमः।
Om Giripriyaya Namah
Lord Who Is Fond Of Mountains
67.
कृत्तिवासा
krittivasaa
कृत्तिवाससे नमः।
Om krittivasase Namah
God Who Wears Clothes Of Elephant Skin
68.
पुराराति
Purarati
पुरारातये नमः।
Om Purarataye Namah
Destroyer OF Town Or "Pur" Named Enemy
69.
भगवान्
Bhagwaan
भगवते नमः।
Om Bhagawate Namah
God Of Prosperity
70.
प्रमथाधिप
Pramathadhipa
प्रमथाधिपाय नमः।
Om Pramathadhipaya Namah
God Who Is Served By Goblins
71.
मृत्युंजय
Mrityunjaya
मृत्युंजयाय नमः।
Om Mrityunjayaya Namah
Victor Of Death
72.
सूक्ष्मतनु
Sukshamatanu
सूक्ष्मतनवे नमः।
Om Sukshmatanave Namah
God Who Has A Subtle Body
73.
जगद्व्यापी
Jagadvyapi
जगद्व्यापिने नमः।
Om Jagadvyapine Namah
God Who Lives In The World
74.
जगद्गुरू
Jagadguru
जगद्गुरुवे नमः।
Om Jagadguruve Namah
Guru Of All The Worlds
75.
व्योमकेश
Vyomakesha
व्योमकेशाय नमः।
Om Vyomakeshaya Namah
Whose Hair Spreads In The Sky
76.
महासेनजनक
Mahasenajanaka
महासेनजनकाय नमः।
Om Mahasenajanakaya Namah
Father Of Kartikya
77.
चारुविक्रम
Charuvikrama
चारुविक्रमाय नमः।
Om Charuvikramaya Namah
The Guardian Of Wandering Pilgrims
78.
रुद्र
Rudra
रुद्राय नमः।
Om Rudraya Namah
The One Who Gets Sad By The Pain Of Devotees
79.
भूतपति
Bhootapati
भूतपतये नमः।
Om Bhutapataye Namah
Lord Of Panchabhoota Or Bhootapreta
80.
स्थाणु
Sthanu
स्थाणवे नमः।
Om Sthanave Namah
Firm And Immovable Deity
81.
अहिर्बुध्न्य
Ahirbhudhanya
अहिर्बुध्न्याय नमः।
Om Ahirbudhnyaya Namah
The One Who Possess Kundalini
82.
दिगम्बर
Digambara
दिगंबराय नमः।
Om Digambaraya Namah
The God Whose Robes Is The Cosmos
83.
अष्टमूर्ति
Ashtamurti
अष्टमूर्तये नमः।
Om Ashtamurtaye Namah
Lord Who Has Eight Forms
84.
अनेकात्मा
Anekatma
अनेकात्मने नमः।
Om Anekatmane Namah
The God Who Possess Many Forms
85.
सात्विक
Satvika
सात्विकाय नमः।
Om Satvikaya Namah
Lord Of Boundless Energy
86.
शुद्धविग्रह
Shuddhavigraha
शुद्धविग्रहाय नमः।
Om Shuddhavigrahaya Namah
Lord Of Pure Soul
87.
शाश्वत
Shashvata
शाश्वताय नमः।
Om Shashvataya Namah
Lord Who Is Eternal And Endless
88.
खण्डपरशु
Khandaparshu
खण्डपरशवे नमः।
Om Khandaparashave Namah
Lord Who Wears Broken Axe
89.
अज
Aja
अजाय नमः।
Om Ajaya Namah
The One Who Is Boundless
90.
पाशविमोचन
Pashvimochana
पाशविमोचकाय नमः।
Om Pashavimochakaya Namah
Lord Who Releases All Fetters
91.
मृड
Mrida
मृडाय नमः।
Om Mridaya Namah
The Lord Who Shows Only Mercy
92.
पशुपति
Pashupati
पशुपतये नमः।
Om Pashupataye Namah
Lord Of Animals
93.
देव
Deva
देवाय नमः।
Om Devaya Namah
Lord Of Devas
94.
महादेव
Mahadeva
महादेवाय नमः।
Om Mahadevaya Namah
Greatest Of The Gods
95.
अव्यय
Avayaya
अव्ययाय नमः।
Om Avyayaya Namah
The One Who Never Subject To Change
96.
हरि
Hari
हरये नमः।
Om Haraye Namah
Same As Lord Vishnu
97.
भगनेत्रभिद्
Bhagnetrabhid
भगनेत्रभिदे नमः।
Om Bhaganetrabhide Namah
The Lord Who Damaged Bhaga's Eye
98.
अव्यक्त
Avayayat
अव्यक्ताय नमः।
Om Avyaktaya Namah
Shiva Who Is Unseen
99.
दक्षाध्वरहर
Dakshadhwarahara
दक्षाध्वरहराय नमः।
Om Dakshadhwaraharaya Namah
Destroyer Of Daksha's Conceited Sacrifice (Yagya)
100.
हर
Har
हराय नमः।
Om Haraya Namah
The Lord Who Dissolves All Bondage And Sins
101.
पूषदन्तभित्
Pushadantabhit
पूषदन्तभिदे नमः।
Om Pushadantabhide Namah
One Who Punished Pushan
102.
अव्यग्र
Avyagra
अव्यग्राय नमः।
Om Avyagraya Namah
Lord Who Is Steady And Unwavering
103.
सहस्राक्ष
Sahsraksha
सहस्राक्षाय नमः।
Om Sahasrakshaya Namah
One Who Has Limitless Forms
104.
सहस्रपाद
Sahasrapada
सहस्रपदे नमः।
Om Sahasrapade Namah
The Lord Who Is Standing And Walking Everywhere
105.
अपवर्गप्रद
Apavargaprada
अपवर्गप्रदाय नमः।
Om Apavargapradaya Namah
Lord Who Gives And Takes All Things
106.
अनन्त
Ananta
अनन्ताय नमः।
Om Anantaya Namah
The One Who Is unending
107.
तारक
Taraka
तारकाय नमः।
Om Tarakaya Namah
The Lord Who Is Great Liberator Of Mankind
108.
परमेश्वर
Parameshwara
परमेश्वराय नमः।
Om Parameshwaraya Namah
The Great God



Shiva ashtottara shatanamavali (108 names of Lord Shiva)


Shiva ashtottara shatanamavali in sanskrit. Chant these 108 names of Lord Shiva to get wealth, prosperity, blessings of shiva and removal of obstacles.

१. ॐ शिवाय नम:

२. ॐ महेश्वराय नम:

३. ॐ शंभवे नम:

४. ॐ पिनाकिने नम:

५. ॐ शशिशेखराय नम:

६. ॐ वामदेवाय नम:

७. ॐ विरूपाक्षाय नम:

८. ॐ कपर्दिने नम:

९. ॐ निललोहिताय नम:

१०. ॐ शंकराय नम:

११. ॐ शूलपाणये नम:

१२. ॐ खट्वांगिने नम:

१३. ॐ विष्णुबल्लभाय नम:

१४. ॐ शिपिविष्टाय नम:

१५. ॐ अंबिकानाथाय नम:

१६. ॐ श्रीकण्ठाय नम:

१७. ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नम:

१८. ॐ भवाय नम:

१९. ॐ शर्वाय नम:

२०. ॐ त्रिलोकेशाय नम:

२१. ॐ शितिकण्ठाय नम:

२२. ॐ शिवाप्रियाय नम:

२३. ॐ उग्राय नम:

२४. ॐ कपालिने नम:

२५. ॐ कामारये नम:

२६. ॐ अन्धकासुर सूदनाय नम:

२७. ॐ गंगाधराय नम:

२८. ॐ ललताक्षाय नम:

२९. ॐ कालकालाय नम:

३०. ॐ कृपानिधये नम:

३१. ॐ कृपानिधये नम:

३२. ॐ भीमाय नम:

३३. ॐ परशुहस्ताय नम:

३४. ॐ मृगपाणये नम:

३५. ॐ जटाधराय नम:

३६. ॐ कैलासवासिने नम:

३७. ॐ कवचिने नम:

३८. ॐ कटोराय नम:

३९. ॐ त्रिपुरान्तकाय नम:

४०. ॐ वृषांकाय नम:

४१. ॐ वृषभारूढय नम:

४२. ॐ भस्मोद्धूलित विग्रहाय नम:

४३. ॐ सामप्रियाय नम:

४४. ॐ स्वरमयाय नम:

४५. ॐ त्रयीमूर्तये नम:

४६. ॐ अनीश्वराय नम:

४७. ॐ सर्वज्ञाय नम:

४८. ॐ परमात्मने नम:

४९. ॐ सोमसूर्याग्निलोचनाय नम:

५०. ॐ हविषे नम:

५१. ॐ यज्ञमयाय नम:

५२. ॐ सोमाय नम:

५३. ॐ पंचवक्त्राय नम:

५४. ॐ सदाशिवाय नम:

५५. ॐ विश्वेश्वराय नम:

५६. ॐ विरभद्राय नम:

५७. ॐ गणनाथाय नम:

५८. ॐ प्रजापतये नम:

५९. ॐ हिरण्यरेतसे नम:

६०. ॐ दुर्धर्षाय नम:

६१. ॐ गिरिशाय नम:

६२. ॐ अनघाय नम:

६३. ॐ भुजंगभूषणाय नम:

६४. ॐ भर्गाय नम:

६५. ॐ गिरिधन्वने नम:

६६. ॐ गिरिप्रियाय नम:

६७. ॐ कृत्तिवाससे नम:

६८. ॐ पुरारातये नम:

६९. ॐ भगवते नम:

७०. ॐ प्रमथाधिपाय नम:

७१. ॐ मृत्युंजयाय नम:

७२. सूक्ष्मतनवे नम:

७३. ॐ जगद्यापिने नम:

७४. ॐ जगद्गुरवे नम:

७५. ॐ व्योमकेशाय नम:

७६. ॐ महासेनजनकाय नम:

७७. ॐ चारुविक्रमाय नम:

७८. ॐ रुद्राय नम:

७९. ॐ भूतपतये नम:

८०. ॐ स्थाणवे नम:

८१. ॐ अहिर्बुध्न्याय नम:

८२. ॐ दिगंबराय नम:

८३. ॐ अष्टमूर्तये नम:

८४. ॐ अनेकात्मने नम:

८५. ॐ सात्विकाय नम:

८६. ॐ शुद्दविग्रहाय नम:

८७. ॐ शाश्वताय नम:

८८. ॐ खण्डपरशवे नम:

८९. ॐ अजाय नम:

९०. ॐ पाशविमोचकाय नम:

९१. ॐ मृडाय नम:

९२. ॐ पशुपरये नम:

९३. ॐ देवाय नम:

९४. ॐ महादेवाय नम:

९५. ॐ अव्ययाय नम:

९६. ॐ हरये नम:

९७. ॐ भगनेत्रभिदे नम:

९८. ॐ अव्यक्ताय नम:

९९. ॐ हराय नम:

१००. ॐ दक्षाध्वरहराय नम:

१०१. ॐ पूषदन्तभिदे नम:

१०२. ॐ अव्यग्राय नम:

१०३. ॐ सहस्राक्षाय नम:

१०४. ॐ सहस्रपदे नम:

१०५. ॐ अपवर्गप्रदाय नम:

१०६. ॐ अनन्ताय नम:

१०७. ॐ तारकाय नम:

१०८. ॐ परमेश्वराय नम:


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