Ashutosh Shashank Shekhar

This stotra is a beautiful expression of devotion to Lord Shiva, invoking his blessings and describing his divine attributes. Reciting or singing this stotra with devotion is believed to bring peace, protection, and spiritual growth.

Ashutosh Shashank Shekhar Stotra

आशुतोष शशाँक शेखर, चन्द्र मौली चिदंबरा,
कोटि कोटि प्रणाम शम्भू, कोटि नमन दिगम्बरा ॥

निर्विकार ओमकार अविनाशी, तुम्ही देवाधि देव,
जगत सर्जक प्रलय करता, शिवम सत्यम सुंदरा ॥

निरंकार स्वरूप कालेश्वर, महा योगीश्वरा,
दयानिधि दानिश्वर जय, जटाधार अभयंकरा ॥

शूल पानी त्रिशूल धारी, औगड़ी बाघम्बरी,
जय महेश त्रिलोचनाय, विश्वनाथ विशम्भरा ॥

नाथ नागेश्वर हरो हर, पाप साप अभिशाप तम,
महादेव महान भोले, सदा शिव शिव संकरा ॥

जगत पति अनुरकती भक्ति, सदैव तेरे चरण हो,
क्षमा हो अपराध सब, जय जयति जगदीश्वरा ॥

जनम जीवन जगत का, संताप ताप मिटे सभी,
ओम नमः शिवाय मन, जपता रहे पञ्चाक्षरा ॥

आशुतोष शशाँक शेखर, चन्द्र मौली चिदंबरा,
कोटि कोटि प्रणाम शम्भू, कोटि नमन दिगम्बरा ॥
कोटि नमन दिगम्बरा.. कोटि नमन दिगम्बरा.. कोटि नमन दिगम्बरा..

Meaning of the hymn

Ashutosh Shashank Shekhar
Chandra Mauli Chidambara
Crores of salutations to Shambhu
Crores of prostrations to Digambara

You are Nirvikar (unchanging), Omkara (the primordial sound), and indestructible
You are the Lord of all gods
The creator and the destroyer of the world
Shiva is the ultimate truth and the embodiment of beauty

Formless, the embodiment of time, and the great Yogi
The ocean of compassion and the giver of boons
Victory to you, who wears matted hair and is the source of fearlessness

Holder of the trident, who carries the trident
The one who is adorned with a tiger skin
Victory to Mahesh, the three-eyed one
The Lord of the universe, the all-pervading one

O Lord of the Nagas (serpents), the remover of sins and curses
Great God, the benevolent and simple one
Eternal Shiva, the auspicious one
Forever, Shiva, the benefactor

O Lord of the universe, who is the source of devotion
Always at your feet, I seek forgiveness for all offenses
Victory, victory to the Lord of the world

In this life and the world,
May all sorrows and afflictions be removed
Om Namah Shivaya
May the Panchakshara (five-syllable mantra) be chanted always

Ashutosh Shashank Shekhar
Chandra Mauli Chidambara
Crores of salutations to Shambhu
Crores of prostrations to Digambara
Crores of prostrations to Digambara
Crores of prostrations to Digambara

This hymn is a profound expression of reverence and devotion to Lord Shiva, recognizing his various divine attributes, his role as the supreme deity, and his all-encompassing nature. It seeks his blessings, forgiveness, and guidance for the removal of worldly sorrows and the attainment of spiritual peace.