LORD SHIVA is the creator of the entire universe and it is from him that all life forces flow, his blessings can be obtained by ALL mankind by chanting his most powerful mantra - " OM NAMOH SHIVA "
Sunday, March 8, 2009
LORD SHIVA PRAYERS FOR ALL !
Om Sarva Mangal Manglaye Shivay Sarvaarth Sadhike
Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Narayaani Namostu Te
Meaning:
Oh the divine couple Shiva Parvati !
O ! Thee, the protectors of this universe,
Along with Lords Brahma and Vishnu
We pray to You for our well-being, prosperity and the enlightenment of our souls.
Lord Shiva Prayer - II
This mantra is a prayer to Lord Shiva who is addressed as Sankara and Trayambaka. Sankara means giver of blessings: (sana = blessings, Kara = the Giver). Trayambaka is the three eyed one, where the third eye signifies the giver of knowledge, which destroys ignorance and releases us from the cycle of death and rebirth.
Om Namastestu Bhagavan
Visvesaraya Mahadevaya
Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya
Trikagni - Kalaya
Kalagni - Rudraya Nil - Kanthaya Mrityunjaya
Sarvesvaraya Sadadhivaya
Sriman Mahadevaya Namah.
Meaning:
Om. I bow down to Lord Shiva, who is the creator and protector of the universe, who is the greatest among Gods, who has three eyes, who is the annihilator of all the three worlds, one whose throat is blue, who is the conqueror of death, who is the Lord of all, who is propitious who is possessed of all marks of greatness and who is the greatest among Gods. To him my prostration.
Lord Shiva Prayer - III
Naagendra haaraaya thriloochanaaya bhasmaangadhaaraaya maheshwaraaya
Nityaaya shudhdhaaya digambaraaya tasmai nakaaraaya namahshivaaya
Meaning:
Salutations to Shiva who wears a serpent as garland, who is three-eyed, whose bare body is covered with ashes, who is forever pure and the very embodiment of sacrifice.
Shiva Dhun
Shivo Bhokta, Shiva Bhojya
Shivo Karta, Shivah Karma
Shivah Karanatmakah
Meaning:
Shiva is the experiencer and the highest object of experience. Shiva is the goal of Sadhana. There is nothing apart from Shiva. There is nothing other than Shiva. Whatever there is, is Shiva. There is nothing, which is not Shiva. There is no place, which is not Shiva. There is no time, which is not Shiva. To be aware of this is to be aware of Shiva.
LORD SHIVA CHALISA - MEANING
Lord Shiv Chalisa | English Translation |
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan Mangal Mul Sujan Kahat Ayodhya Das Tum Dev Abhaya Varadan | Glory to Lord Ganesh, the Divine Son of Goddess Girija, the cause of all auspiciousness and intelligence. Ayodha Dass (the composer of these verses) humbly requests that every one be blessed with the boon of being fearless. |
Jai Girija Pati Dinadayala Sada Karat Santan Pratipala Bhala Chandrama Sohat Nike Kanan Kundal Nagaphani Ke | O Glorious Lord, consort of Parvati You are most merciful. You always bless the poor and pious devotees. Your beautiful form is adorned with the moon on Your forehead and on your ears are earrings of snakes' hood. |
Anga Gaur Shira Ganga Bahaye Mundamala Tan Chhara Lagaye Vastra Khala Baghambar Sohain Chhavi Ko Dekha Naga Muni Mohain | The holy Ganges flows from your matted hair. The saints and sages are attracted by Your splendid appearance. Around Your neck is a garland of skulls. White ash beautifies Your Divine form and clothing of lion's skin adorns Your body. |
Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari Vama Anga Sohat Chhavi Nyari Kara Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari Karat Sada Shatrun Chhayakari | O Lord, the beloved daughter of Maina on Your left adds to Your splendid appearance. O Wearer of the lion's skin, the trishul in Your hand destroys all enemies. |
Nandi Ganesh Sohain Tahan Kaise Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise Kartik Shyam Aur Ganara-U Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jata Na Kauo | Nandi and Shri Ganesh along with Lord Shiva appear as beautiful as two lotuses in the middle of an ocean. Poets and philosophers cannot describe the wonderful appearance of Lord Kartikeya and the dark complexioned Ganas (attendants). |
Devan Jabahi Jaya Pukara Tabahi Dukha Prabhu Apa Nivara Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari Devan Sab Mili Tumahi Juhari | O Lord, whenever the Deities humbly sought Your assistance, You kindly and graciously uprooted all their problems. You blessed the Deities with Your generous help when the demon Tarak outraged them and You destroyed him. |
Turata Shadanana Apa Pathayau Lava-Ni-Mesh Mahan Mari Girayau Apa Jalandhara Asura Sanhara Suyash Tumhara Vidit Sansara | O Lord, You sent Shadanan without delay and thus destroyed the evil ones Lava and Nimesh. You also destroyed the demon Jalandhara. Your renown is known throughout the world. |
Tripurasur Sana Yudha Machayi Sabhi Kripakar Lina Bachayi Kiya Tapahin Bhagiratha Bhari Purva Pratigya Tasu Purari | O Lord, Purari, You saved all Deities and mankind by defeating and destroying the demons Tripurasura. You blessed Your devotee Bhagirath and he was able to accomplish his vow after rigorous penance. |
Danin Mahan Tum Sama Kou Nahin Sevak Astuti Karat Sadahin Veda Nam Mahima Tab Gayaee Akatha Anandi Bhed Nahin Payee | O Gracious One, devotees always sings Your glory. Even the Vedas are unable to describe Your greatness. No one is as generous as You are. |
Pragate Udadhi Mantan Men Jvala Jarat Sura-Sur Bhaye Vihala Kinha Daya Tahan Kari Sahayee Nilakantha Tab Nam Kahayee | Lord, when the ocean was churned and the deadly poison emerged, out of Your deep compassion for all, You drank the poison and saved the world from destruction. Your throat became blue, thus You are known as Nilakantha. |
Pujan Ramchandra Jab Kinha Jiti Ke Lanka Vibhishan Dinhi Sahas Kamal Men Ho Rahe Dhari Kinha Pariksha Tabahin Purari | When Lord Rama worshipped You, He became victorious over the king of demons, Ravana. When Lord Rama wished to worship Thee with one thousand lotus flowers, the Divine Mother, to test the devotion of Shri Ram, hid all the flowers at Your request. |
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu Joi Kushal-Nain Pujan Chaha Soi Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar Bhaye Prasanna Diye-Ichchhit Var | O Lord, You kept on looking at Shri Ram, who wished to offer His lotus-like eyes to worship Thee. When You observed such intense devotion, You were delighted and blessed Him. You granted His heart's desire. |
Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi Karat Kripa Sabake Ghat Vasi Dushta Sakal Nit Mohin Satavai Bhramat Rahe Mohin Chain Na Avai | Glory be unto You O Gracious, Infinite, Immortal, All-pervading Lord. Evil thought torture me and I keep on travelling aimlessly in this world of mundane existence. No relief seems to be coming my way. |
Trahi-Trahi Main Nath Pukaro Yahi Avasar Mohi Ana Ubaro Lai Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro Sankat Se Mohin Ana Ubaro | O Lord! I beseech Your help and seek your divine blessing at this very moment. Save and protect me. Destroy my enemies with Your Trishul. Release me from the torture of evil thoughts. |
Mata Pita Bhrata Sab Hoi Sankat Men Puchhat Nahin Koi Svami Ek Hai Asha Tumhari Ava Harahu Aba Sankat Bhari | O Lord, when I am in distress, neither my parents, brothers, sisters nor loved ones can relieve my suffering. I depend only on You. You are my hope. Eliminate the cause of this tremendous torture and bless me with Your compassion. |
Dhan Nirdhan Ko Deta Sadahin Jo Koi Janche So Phal Pahin Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karai Tumhari Kshamahu Nath Aba Chuka Hamari | O Lord, You bless the downtrodden with prosperity and grant wisdom to the ignorant. Lord, due to my limited knowledge, I omitted to worship Thee. Please forgive me and shower Your grace upon me. |
Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Nishan Vighna Vinashan Mangal Karan Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagavan Sharad Narad Shisha Navavain | O Lord Sankar, You are the destroyer of all miseries. You remove the cause of all obstacles and grant Your devotees eternal bliss. The saints and sages meditate upon Thy most beautiful form. Even celestial beings like Sharad and Narad bow in reverence to You. |
Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivaya Sura Brahmadik Par Na Paya Jo Yah Patha Karai Man Lai Tapar Hota Hai Shambhu Sahayee | O Lord, prostration to You. Even Brahma is unable to describe Thy greatness. Whosoever recites these verses with faith and devotion receives Your infinite blessings. |
Riniyan Jo Koi Ho Adhikari Patha Karai So Pavan Hari Putra-hin Ichchha Kar Koi Nischaya Shiva Prasad Tehin Hoi | Devotees who chant these verses with intense love become prosperous by the grace of Lord Shiva. Even the childless wishing to have children, have their desires fulfilled after partaking of Shiva-prasad with faith and devotion. |
Pandit Trayodashi Ko Lavai Dhyan-Purvak Homa Karavai Trayodashi Vrat Kare Hamesha Tan Nahin Take Rahe Kalesha | On Trayodashi (13th day of the dark and bright fortnights) one should invite a pandit and devotedly make offerings to Lord Shiva. Those who fast and pray to Lord Shiva on Trayodashi are always healthy and prosperous. |
Dhupa Dipa Naivedya Charhavai Anta Vasa Shivapur Men Pavai Kahai Ayodhya Asha Tumhari Jani Sakal Dukha Harahu Hamari | Whosoever offers incense, prasad and performs arti to Lord Shiva, with love and devotion, enjoys material happiness and spiritual bliss in this world and hereafter ascends to the abode of Lord Shiva. The poet prays that Lord Shiva removed the suffering of all and grants them eternal bliss. |
Nitya Nema kari Pratahi Patha karau Chalis Tum Meri Man Kamana Purna Karahu Jagadish Om Shivaya Namaa | O Universal Lord, every morning as a rule I recite this Chalisa with devotion. Please bless me so that I may be able to accomplish my material and spiritual desires. Om Shivaya Namaa |
DIFFERENT NAMES OF LORD SHIVA !
108 Names of Lord Shiva | ||
S No | Lord Shiva Name | Meaning |
1 | Aashutosh | One who fulfills wishes instantly |
2 | Aja | Unborn |
3 | Akshayaguna | God with limitless attributes |
4 | Anagha | Without any fault |
5 | Anantadrishti | Of infinite vision |
6 | Augadh | One who revels all the time |
7 | Avyayaprabhu | Imperishable Lord |
8 | Bhairav | Lord of terror |
9 | Bhalanetra | One who has an eye in the forehead |
10 | Bholenath | Kind hearted Lord |
11 | Bhooteshwara | Lord of ghosts and evil beings |
12 | Bhudeva | Lord of the earth |
13 | Bhutapala | Protector of the ghosts |
14 | Chandrapal | Master of the moon |
15 | Chandraprakash | One who has moon as a crest |
16 | Dayalu | Compassionate |
17 | Devadeva | Lord of the Lords |
18 | Dhanadeepa | Lord of Wealth |
19 | Dhyanadeep | Icon of meditation and concentration |
20 | Dhyutidhara | Lord of Brilliance |
21 | Digambara | One who has the skies as his clothes |
22 | Durjaneeya | Difficult to be known |
23 | Durjaya | Unvanquished |
24 | Gangadhara | Lord of River Ganga |
25 | Girijapati | Consort of Girija |
26 | Gunagrahin | Acceptor of Gunas |
27 | Gurudeva | Master of All |
28 | Hara | Remover of Sins |
29 | Jagadisha | Master of the Universe |
30 | Jaradhishamana | Redeemer from Afflictions |
31 | Jatin | One who has matted hair |
32 | Kailas | One Who Bestows Peace |
33 | Kailashadhipati | Lord of Mount Kailash |
34 | Kailashnath | Master of Mount Kailash |
35 | Kamalakshana | Lotus-eyed Lord |
36 | Kantha | Ever-Radiant |
37 | Kapalin | One who wears a necklace of skulls |
38 | Khatvangin | One who has the missile khatvangin in his hand |
39 | Kundalin | One who wears earrings |
40 | Lalataksha | One who has an eye in the forehead |
41 | Lingadhyaksha | Lord of the Lingas |
42 | Lingaraja | Lord of the Lingas |
43 | Lokankara | Creator of the Three Worlds |
44 | Lokapal | One who takes care of the world |
45 | Mahabuddhi | Extremely intelligent |
46 | Mahadeva | Greatest God |
47 | Mahakala | Lord of All Times |
48 | Mahamaya | Of great illusions |
49 | Mahamrityunjaya | Great victor of death |
50 | Mahanidhi | Great storehouse |
51 | Mahashaktimaya | One who has boundless energies |
52 | Mahayogi | Greatest of all Gods |
53 | Mahesha | Supreme Lord |
54 | Maheshwara | Lord of Gods |
55 | Nagabhushana | One who has serpents as ornaments |
56 | Nataraja | King of the art of dancing |
57 | Nilakantha | The one with a blue throat |
58 | Nityasundara | Ever beautiful |
59 | Nrityapriya | Lover of Dance |
60 | Omkara | Creator of OM |
61 | Palanhaar | One who protects everyone |
62 | Parameshwara First among all gods | First among all gods |
63 | Paramjyoti | Greatest splendor |
64 | Pashupati | Lord of all living beings |
65 | Pinakin | One who has a bow in his hand |
66 | Pranava | Originator of the syllable of OM |
67 | Priyabhakta | Favorite of the devotees |
68 | Priyadarshana | Of loving vision |
69 | Pushkara | One who gives nourishment |
70 | Pushpalochana | One who has eyes like flowers |
71 | Ravilochana | Having sun as the eye |
72 | Rudra | The terrible |
73 | Rudraksha | One who has eyes like Rudra |
74 | Sadashiva | Eternal God |
75 | Sanatana | Eternal Lord |
76 | Sarvacharya | Preceptor of All |
77 | Sarvashiva | Always Pure |
78 | Sarvatapana | Scorcher of All |
79 | Sarvayoni | Source of Everything |
80 | Sarveshwara | Lord of All Gods |
81 | Shambhu | Abode of Joy |
82 | Shankara | Giver of Joy |
83 | Shiva | Always Pure |
84 | Shoolin | One who has a trident |
85 | Shrikantha | Of glorious neck |
86 | Shrutiprakasha | Illuminator of the Vedas |
87 | Shuddhavigraha | One who has a pure body |
88 | Skandaguru | Preceptor of Skanda |
89 | Someshwara | Lord of All Gods |
90 | Sukhada | Bestower of happiness |
91 | Suprita | Well pleased |
92 | Suragana | Having Gods as attendants |
93 | Sureshwara | Lord of All Gods |
94 | Swayambhu | Self-Manifested |
95 | Tejaswani | One who spreads illumination |
96 | Trilochana | Three-Eyed Lord |
97 | Trilokpati | Master of all the Three Worlds |
98 | Tripurari | Enemy of Tripura |
99 | Trishoolin | One who has a trident in his hands |
100 | Umapati | Consort of Uma |
101 | Vachaspati | Lord of Speech |
102 | Vajrahasta | One who has a thunderbolt in his hands |
103 | Varada | Granter of Boons |
104 | Vedakarta | Originator of the Vedas |
105 | Veerabhadra | Supreme Lord of the Nether World |
106 | Vishalaksha | Wide-eyed Lord |
107 | Vishveshwara | Lord of the Universe |
108 | Vrishavahana | One who has bull as his vehicle |
MEANING OF LORD SHIVA !
Shiva the name of the Lord is a mantra. It is a part of the very holy mantra of shaivam The Holy Five Letters. mantra means powerful word. The mantras are revealed to and through the sages in their matured spiritual state to the entire world. These mantras may or may not be associated directly to one particular language. At times they get interpreted in the languages. The name shiva and The Holy Five Letters are accepted as they are in different languages.
In saMskR^itam the word shiva means auspicious, prosperous (maN^gaLam). The Lord who is called pashupati, Asutosha being the Supreme that can not be measured by the thoughts, appears to the one who worships as the God graceful, blissful and nurturing. Its auspicious and graceful forms and names are invoked by the worshiper for the upliftment of oneself.
In thamiz it refers to shiva - civappu - chemporuL meaning the Perfect Being. The God staying in a state blissful, enjoying in Its Own Self eternally, without any flaws is the Supreme Lord shiva. The Perfection is the completeness - there is nothing external that is required to make the Self blissful. In this context it would be worthwhile to contemplate on the mantra shivatarAya.