Shiva Lingashtakam
Eight verses praising the Shiva Linga — worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and all sages. Recited on Mondays and Maha Shivaratri for destruction of birth-sorrow, ego, and accumulated sins.
Chaupai 1
ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गं निर्मलभासितशोभितलिङ्गम्। जन्मजदुःखविनाशकलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम्॥
Brahmamurarisurarchitalingam nirmalabhasitashobhitalingam. Janmajaduhkhavinashakalingam tat pranamami sadashivalingam.
The Linga worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu, and gods; pure and radiant; destroyer of birth-born sorrow — to that Sadashiva Linga I bow.
Chaupai 2
देवमुनिप्रवरार्चितलिङ्गं कामदहं करुणाकर लिङ्गम्। रावणदर्पविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Devamunipravararchitalingam kamadaham karunakara lingam. Ravanadarpavinashanalingam tat pranamami sadashiva lingam.
Worshipped by great sages; destroyer of Kama; compassionate Linga; destroyer of Ravana's pride — to that Sadashiva Linga I bow.
Chaupai 3
सर्वसुगन्धिसुलेपितलिङ्गं बुद्धिविवर्धनकारणलिङ्गम्। सिद्धसुरासुरवन्दितलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Sarvasugandhisulepitalingam buddhivivardhanakaranalingam. Siddhasurasuravanditalingam tat pranamami sadashiva lingam.
Anointed with fragrant oils; cause of intellect's growth; worshipped by Siddhas, gods, and demons — to that Sadashiva Linga I bow.
Chaupai 4
कनकमहामणिभूषितलिङ्गं फणिपतिवेष्टित शोभित लिङ्गम्। दक्षसुयज्ञविनाशन लिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Kanakamahamanibhushitalingam phanipativeshthita shobhita lingam. Dakshasuyajnavinashana lingam tat pranamami sadashiva lingam.
Adorned with gold and gems; beautified by serpent-lord's embrace; destroyer of Daksha's sacrifice — to that Sadashiva Linga I bow.
Chaupai 5
कुङ्कुमचन्दनलेपितलिङ्गं पङ्कजहारसुशोभितलिङ्गम्। सञ्चितपापविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Kunkumachandanalepitalingam pankajaharasushobhitalingam. Sanchitapapavinashanalingam tat pranamami sadashiva lingam.
Anointed with kumkum and sandal; adorned with lotus garlands; destroyer of accumulated sins — to that Sadashiva Linga I bow.
Chaupai 6
देवगणार्चित सेवितलिङ्गं भावैर्भक्तिभिरेव च लिङ्गम्। दिनकरकोटिप्रभाकरलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Devaganarchita sevitalingam bhavairbhaktibhireva cha lingam. Dinakarakotiprabhakaralingam tat pranamami sadashiva lingam.
Worshipped and served by gods; attained through devotion alone; radiant as crores of suns — to that Sadashiva Linga I bow.
Chaupai 7
अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टितलिङ्गं सर्वसमुद्भवकारणलिङ्गम्। अष्टदरिद्रविनाशनलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Ashtadalopariveshthitalingam sarvasamudbhavakaranalingam. Ashtadaridravinashanalingam tat pranamami sadashiva lingam.
Enveloped in eight-petalled lotus; cause of all creation; destroyer of eight-fold poverty — to that Sadashiva Linga I bow.
Chaupai 8
सुरगुरुसुरवरपूजित लिङ्गं सुरवनपुष्प सदार्चित लिङ्गम्। परात्परं परमात्मक लिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम्॥
Suragurusuravarapujita lingam suravanapushpa sadarchita lingam. Paratparam paramatmaka lingam tat pranamami sadashiva lingam.
Worshipped by Brihaspati and Indra; adorned with divine flowers; supreme, transcendent, Paramatma Linga — to that Sadashiva Linga I bow.
Chaupai phalashruti
लिङ्गाष्टकमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेत् शिवसन्निधौ। शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते॥
Lingashtakamidam punyam yah pathet shivasannidhau. Shivalokamavapnoti shivena saha modate.
Whoever recites this sacred Lingashtakam before Shiva attains Shiva-loka and rejoices with Shiva.
About Shiva Lingashtakam
Shiva Lingashtakam is one of the most revered devotional hymns in the Hindu tradition, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Recited by millions of devotees, it invokes divine grace, mental steadiness, and protection from negative influences.
Benefits of Recitation
- Destroys birth-sorrow, ego, and accumulated sins
- Increases intellect and devotion when chanted before Shiva
- Grants Shiva-loka per the phalashruti
- Widely recited on Mondays, Pradosh, and Maha Shivaratri
Best Time and Method
Recite on Monday and Maha Shivaratri before a Shiva Linga. Offer bilva leaves, water, and milk. Best during Pradosh Kaal (twilight on Trayodashi). Chant with Om Namah Shivaya for deeper effect.
Astrological Significance
Regular recitation aligns the mind with dharmic discipline — the foundation of all Vedic remedies. Pair this practice with honest conduct, seva (selfless service), and consistency rather than fear-based ritual alone.