Exploring the Profound Meaning of Shiva Stotram

• 15 Mar 2025
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Exploring the Profound Meaning of Shiva Stotram

Lord Shiva, the Supreme Being, is worshipped for power, protection, and spiritual liberation. Among the many ways to seek his blessings, chanting the Shiva Stotram holds a special significance. These sacred hymns are filled with divine energy, helping devotees connect with Mahadev on a deeper level.

Here, we will explore the meaning, significance, and benefits of Shiva Stotram while understanding how and when to chant it for maximum results.

What is Shiva Stotram?   
शिव स्तोत्रम् का मंत्र क्या है?

The Shiva Stotram is a collection of hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva, praising his power, compassion, and supreme presence. It is different from a mantra, as it is a longer, poetic form of devotion, whereas a mantra is a short and powerful chant. 

स्तोत्रम और मंत्र में क्या अंतर है?

A Stotram is a devotional hymn that praises a deity, often composed in poetic form with deep meanings and emotions. It is usually longer and narrates the glories, powers, and divine attributes of a god or goddess. A Mantra, on the other hand, is a sacred sound, word or phrase with a specific vibrational energy that is chanted repeatedly for spiritual upliftment, meditation or divine connection. While Stotrams are recited for devotion and praise, Mantras are used for manifestation, meditation, and invoking divine energies.

Some of the most popular Shiva Stotrams include:

• Shiv Tandav Stotram 
• Shiv Panchakshar Stotram

Each Shiva Stotram has its unique essence, offering devotees strength, peace, and divine blessings.

Shiv Tandav Stotram Lyrics in Hindi

शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम्

सार्थशिवताण्डवस्तोत्रम्  
॥ श्रीगणेशाय नमः ॥

जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले  
गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम् ।  
डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनादवड्डमर्वयं  
चकार चण्डताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम् ॥१॥

जटाकटाहसम्भ्रमभ्रमन्निलिम्पनिर्झरी  
विलोलवीचिवल्लरीविराजमानमूर्धनि ।  
धगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वलल्ललाटपट्टपावके  
किशोरचन्द्रशेखरे रतिः प्रतिक्षणं मम ॥२॥

धराधरेन्द्रनंदिनीविलासबन्धुबन्धुर  
स्फुरद्दिगन्तसन्ततिप्रमोदमानमानसे ।  
कृपाकटाक्षधोरणीनिरुद्धदुर्धरापदि  
क्वचिद्दिगम्बरे(क्वचिच्चिदम्बरे) मनो विनोदमेतु वस्तुनि ॥३॥

जटाभुजङ्गपिङ्गलस्फुरत्फणामणिप्रभा  
कदम्बकुङ्कुमद्रवप्रलिप्तदिग्वधूमुखे ।  
मदान्धसिन्धुरस्फुरत्त्वगुत्तरीयमेदुरे  
मनो विनोदमद्भुतं बिभर्तु भूतभर्तरि ॥४॥

सहस्रलोचनप्रभृत्यशेषलेखशेखर  
प्रसूनधूलिधोरणी विधूसराङ्घ्रिपीठभूः ।  
भुजङ्गराजमालया निबद्धजाटजूटक  
श्रियै चिराय जायतां चकोरबन्धुशेखरः ॥५॥

ललाटचत्वरज्वलद्धनञ्जयस्फुलिङ्गभा  
निपीतपञ्चसायकं नमन्निलिम्पनायकम् ।  
सुधामयूखलेखया विराजमानशेखरं  
महाकपालिसम्पदेशिरोजटालमस्तु नः ॥६॥

करालभालपट्टिकाधगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वल  
द्धनञ्जयाहुतीकृतप्रचण्डपञ्चसायके ।  
धराधरेन्द्रनन्दिनीकुचाग्रचित्रपत्रक  
प्रकल्पनैकशिल्पिनि त्रिलोचने रतिर्मम ॥७॥

नवीनमेघमण्डली निरुद्धदुर्धरस्फुरत्  
कुहूनिशीथिनीतमः प्रबन्धबद्धकन्धरः ।  
निलिम्पनिर्झरीधरस्तनोतु कृत्तिसिन्धुरः  
कलानिधानबन्धुरः श्रियं जगद्धुरंधरः ॥८॥

प्रफुल्लनीलपङ्कजप्रपञ्चकालिमप्रभा  
वलम्बिकण्ठकन्दलीरुचिप्रबद्धकन्धरम् ।  
स्मरच्छिदं पुरच्छिदं भवच्छिदं मखच्छिदं  
गजच्छिदांधकच्छिदं तमन्तकच्छिदं भजे ॥९॥

अगर्व सर्वमङ्गलाकलाकदम्बमञ्जरी  
रसप्रवाहमाधुरी विजृम्भणामधुव्रतम् ।  
स्मरान्तकं पुरान्तकं भवान्तकं मखान्तकं  
गजान्तकान्धकान्तकं तमन्तकान्तकं भजे ॥१०॥

जयत्वदभ्रविभ्रमभ्रमद्भुजङ्गमश्वस  
द्विनिर्गमत्क्रमस्फुरत्करालभालहव्यवाट् ।  
धिमिद्धिमिद्धिमिध्वनन्मृदङ्गतुङ्गमङ्गल  
ध्वनिक्रमप्रवर्तित प्रचण्डताण्डवः शिवः ॥११॥

दृषद्विचित्रतल्पयोर्भुजङ्गमौक्तिकस्रजोर्  
गरिष्ठरत्नलोष्ठयोः सुहृद्विपक्षपक्षयोः ।  
तृणारविन्दचक्षुषोः प्रजामहीमहेन्द्रयोः  
समं प्रव्रितिक: कदा सदाशिवं भजाम्यहम ॥१२॥

कदा निलिम्पनिर्झरीनिकुञ्जकोटरे वसन्  
विमुक्तदुर्मतिः सदा शिरः स्थमञ्जलिं वहन् ।  
विमुक्तलोललोचनो ललामभाललग्नकः  
शिवेति मंत्रमुच्चरन् कदा सुखी भवाम्यहम् ॥१३॥

निलिम्प नाथनागरी कदम्ब मौलमल्लिका-  
निगुम्फनिर्भक्षरन्म धूष्णिकामनोहरः ।  
तनोतु नो मनोमुदं विनोदिनींमहनिशं  
परिश्रय परं पदं तदङ्गजत्विषां चयः ॥१४॥

प्रचण्ड वाडवानल प्रभाशुभप्रचारणी  
महाष्टसिद्धिकामिनी जनावहूत जल्पना ।  
विमुक्त वाम लोचनो विवाहकालिकध्वनिः  
शिवेति मन्त्रभूषगो जगज्जयाय जायताम् ॥१५॥

इमं हि नित्यमेवमुक्तमुत्तमोत्तमं स्तवं  
पठन्स्मरन्ब्रुवन्नरो विशुद्धिमेतिसंततम् ।  
हरे गुरौ सुभक्तिमाशु याति नान्यथा गतिं  
विमोहनं हि देहिनां सुशङ्करस्य चिंतनम् ॥१६॥

पूजावसानसमये दशवक्त्रगीतं  
यः शम्भुपूजनपरं पठति प्रदोषे ।  
तस्य स्थिरां रथगजेन्द्रतुरङ्गयुक्तां  
लक्ष्मीं सदैव सुमुखिं प्रददाति शम्भुः ॥१७॥

इति श्रीरावण कृतम्  
शिव ताण्डव स्तोत्रम्स म्पूर्णम्

Shiv Panchakshar Stotram Lyrics in Hindi  
 

 शिव पंचाक्षर स्तोत्र

॥ श्रीशिवपञ्चाक्षरस्तोत्रम् ॥

नागेन्द्रहाराय त्रिलोचनाय,  
भस्माङ्गरागाय महेश्वराय ।  
नित्याय शुद्धाय दिगम्बराय,  
तस्मै न काराय नमः शिवाय ॥१॥

मन्दाकिनी सलिलचन्दन चर्चिताय,  
नन्दीश्वर प्रमथनाथ महेश्वराय ।  
मन्दारपुष्प बहुपुष्प सुपूजिताय,  
तस्मै म काराय नमः शिवाय ॥२॥

शिवाय गौरीवदनाब्जवृन्द,  
सूर्याय दक्षाध्वरनाशकाय ।  
श्रीनीलकण्ठाय वृषध्वजाय,  
तस्मै शि काराय नमः शिवाय ॥३॥

वसिष्ठकुम्भोद्भवगौतमार्य,  
मुनीन्द्रदेवार्चितशेखराय।  
चन्द्रार्क वैश्वानरलोचनाय,  
तस्मै व काराय नमः शिवाय ॥४॥

यक्षस्वरूपाय जटाधराय,  
पिनाकहस्ताय सनातनाय ।  
दिव्याय देवाय दिगम्बराय,  
तस्मै य काराय नमः शिवाय ॥५॥

पञ्चाक्षरमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेच्छिवसन्निधौ ।  
शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते ॥

Significance of Shiva Stotram

Chanting the Shiva Stotram is more than just reciting words; it is a spiritual experience. Here’s why it holds immense significance:

• Invokes Shiva’s Blessings – Brings divine grace and removes negativity.
• Boosts Mental and Spiritual Strength – Helps in overcoming fear and confusion.
• Protects from Negative Energies – Shields from evil influences.
• Enhances Focus and Inner Peace – Ideal for meditation and self-reflection.
• Attracts Success and Prosperity – Removes obstacles from life’s path.

Many spiritual seekers and astrologers recommend chanting Shiva Stotram for personal growth and divine protection.

Benefits of Shiva Stotram

Regular chanting of Shiva Stotram brings transformational benefits in life. Here’s how:

• Removes Fear and Negativity: Chanting Shiva Stotram eliminates fear, self-doubt, and negative thoughts, filling the mind with peace and confidence.
• Improves Health and Well-Being: Shiva is known as the destroyer of diseases. His stotras help in healing and maintaining good health.
• Attracts Career Growth and Success: Just like Brihaspati Mantra for success, Shiva Stotram also clears obstacles and opens doors for financial prosperity and stability.
• Enhances Meditation and Spiritual Awareness: Chanting Shiva’s name calms the mind and deepens spiritual understanding. It is ideal for those seeking inner transformation.
• Brings Harmony in Relationships: Shiva is the symbol of balance. His stotras help in resolving conflicts, improving relationships, and bringing emotional stability.

If you are facing challenges in any aspect of life, consulting the Best Astrologer in India can provide personalized guidance on the most suitable Shiva Stotra for you.

When to Chant Shiva Stotram? (शिव स्तोत्रम् मंत्र कब पढ़ना है?)

To get maximum benefits, follow these guidelines:

• Best Day: Chant on Mondays, Pradosh Vrat or during Mahashivratri.
• Best Time: Early morning (Brahma Muhurat) or evening after sunset.
• Number of Chants: 3, 11 or 21 times for effective results.
• Auspicious Offerings: Light a ghee lamp, offer Bilva leaves, white flowers, and raw milk to Shiva Lingam.

For those looking for detailed astrological remedies, you can chat with an astrologer to get insights based on your birth chart.

How to Chant Shiva Stotram Correctly?

To receive Shiva’s divine blessings, follow these steps:

• Sit in a quiet place with a peaceful mind.
• Wear clean, preferably white clothes.
• Keep a Shiva idol or picture in front of you.
• Chant with devotion, clarity, and a slow rhythm.
• Offer prayers with faith and surrender.

By practicing regularly, you will feel a positive shift in energy and consciousness.

Chat with the Best Astrologer in India

If you are going through tough times, an astrologer can analyze your horoscope and guide you on which Shiva Stotra to chant for success, health, and peace. Chat with astrologer today and get the right spiritual guidance for a better life.

Conclusion: Shiva Stotram

The Shiva Stotram is a powerful hymn that brings inner strength, wisdom, and divine protection. Whether you seek spiritual progress, health, success or peace, chanting Shiva Stotram can help transform your life. If you want to overcome obstacles and negative influences, start chanting today and experience the grace of Mahadev in your life!

FAQs: Shiva Stotram

What is the best time to chant Shiva Stotram?

The best time to chant Shiva Stotram is early morning (Brahma Muhurat) or after sunset, especially on Mondays and Pradosh Vrat days.

Can I chant Shiva Stotram daily?

Yes, you can chant Shiva Stotram daily for protection, spiritual growth, and overall well-being.

What is the difference between Stotram and Mantra?

A Stotram is a long hymn that praises a deity, while a mantra is a short, powerful chant that carries deep vibrational energy. 

Which is the most powerful Shiva Stotram?

The Shiva Tandav Stotram, Rudrashtakam, and Lingashtakam are among the most powerful and widely chanted Shiva Stotrams.

Where can I find guidance on Shiva Stotram chanting?

You can chat with the best astrologer in India to get personalized advice on which Shiva Stotram to chant based on your horoscope.