Sahasrakotirudra Samhita
It highlights the power of chanting the name of Lord Shiva and the benefits it brings.
कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं
संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्।
सदा वसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे
भवम् भवानीसहितं नमामि॥
Meaning :
I salute the one who is white like camphor and the embodiment of compassion,
The essence of the world, adorned with serpent garlands,
Who always resides in the lotus of the heart,
I bow to Shiva along with Goddess Bhavani (Parvati).
It highlights the power of chanting the name of Lord Shiva and the benefits it brings.
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