Nyasa:

Asya Shiva Sahasranaama Stotra Maha Mantrasya Upamanyu Rishi

Anushtup Chhanda Shri Samba Sada Shivo Devata;
Sthira Sthaanur iti Beejam, Shrimaan Shri Vardhano Jahah iti Shaktih, Devatapati
iti keelakam, Shri Samba Sadaa Shiva Prasada Sidhyarthey Japey Viniyogah

Dhyana:
Shantam Padmasanastam Shashidhara makutam Pancha Vaktram Trinetram, Shulam
Vajramcha Khadgam Parashu mabhayadam Dakshina bhaagey vahantam/ Naagam Paasham
Ghantam Pralaya hutaavahamsankusham Vaama bhagey, Naanaalankaara yuktam
Sphatikamani niham Parvateesham Namaami/ ( My salutations to Parvateesha the ever
tranquil One as seated on a Lotus wearing half Moon on his Crown with Five Faces
and Three Eyes carrying a Shula, Vajra, Khadga, Parashu and Abhaya or Safety Sign
on his right side; Naaga Pasha or a curled serpent, Ghanta or a Huge Bell, Ankusha
and Infernal Flames on his left side like a translucent crystal!)
Puja:
‘Lam’ Prithivi Tatwatmaney Gandham Dharayami; ‘Ham’ Akasha Tatwatmaney Pushpai
Pujayami; ‘Yam’ Vayu Tatwatmaney Dhupamaaghraapayaami; ‘Ram’Agneyyaatmaney Deepam
Darshayaami; ‘Vam’ Amrita Tatweatmaney Amrita Naivedyam Nivedayami; ‘Sam’ Sampurnam
Samarpayami’.
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SHIVA SAHASRANAMA STOTRA

Om Sthirah Sthaanuh Prabhur Bheemah Pravaro Varado Varah,

Sarvatmaa Sarva Vikhyaatah Sarvah Sarvakaro Bhavah,
Jati Charmi Shikhandi cha Sarva Bhavanah/
Harascha Hiranyakshascha Sarva Bhuta harah Prabhuh,
Pravritthischa Nivrittischa Niyata Shasvato Dhruvah/
Shmashaana Vaasi Bhagavankhacharo Gochanordanah,
Abhivadyo Mahakarma Tapaswi Bhutabhanah/
Unmatthaveshah Pracchannah Sarva Loka Prajapatih,
Maha Rupo Maha Kaayo Vrisharupo Maha Yashah/
Lokapalontarhitatmaa Prasado Nilalohitah,
Pavitramcha Mahaamschaiva Niyamo Niyamaashritah,
Sarva Karmaa Swayambhuta Aadiradikaro Nidhih/
Sahasraaksho Vishaalaakshah Somo Nakshatra Saadhakah,
Chandra Suryah Shanih Keturgraho Grahapatirvarah/
Aadyantalayaakartaacha Mriga Baanaarpanonaghah,
Maha Tapaa Deerghatapaa Adeeno Deena Sadhakah/
Samvatsara Karo Mantrah Pramaanam Paramamtapah,
Yogi Yojyo Mahaa Beejo Maha Retaa Maha Balah/
Suvarnaretaah Sarvagjnah Subeejo Beeja Vahanah,
Dashabaahustva nimisho Neelakanthah Umaapatih/ (1-20)

Vishwarupa Swayam Shershtho Bala Veero Balaagrani, Ganakartaa Ganapatir Digvaasaah

Kaama –yevacha/ Mantravit Paramomantrah Sarva Bhaava karo Harah, Kamandaludharo
Dhanvi Bana hastah Kapalavaan/ Ashanih Shataghni Khadgi Pattasi chaayudhee Mahan,
Sruvahastah Surupascha Tejo Tejaskaro Nidhih/ Ushnisheecha Suvaktrascha Udagro
Vinatastathaa, Deerghascha Harikeshjaschah Suteerthah Krishna yevacha/ Srugaala
rupah Siddhaartho Mridah Sarva Shumhamkarah, Ajascha Bahurupascha Gangaadhaari
Kapardyapi/ Urthwaretaa Urthwa Linga Urthwashaayi Nabhastalah, Trijatah
Cheeravaasaascha Rudrah Senapatih Vibhuh/ Naktamcharohascharascha Tigmanyuh
Suvarchasah, Gajahaa Daityahaa Kaalo Loka Dhataa Gunaakarah/ Simha Shardula
Rupascha Vyaghra Charmaambaraavritah, Kaala Yogi Mahanathah Sarva Kaamah
Chatushpathah/ Nishaacharah Pretachaari Bhutachaari Maheshwarah, Bahu Bhuto
Bahudharah Swarbhaanuramitogatih/ Nrityapriyo Nityanarto Nartakah Sarva laasasah,
Maa Ghora Tapaa Pasho Nityo Giricharo Niraalayah/ (21-30)
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Sahasra Hasto Vijayo Vyavasaayo hyatinditah, Amarshanomarshanaatmaa Yagjnah
Kamanashakah/ Dakshayaagaapahaari cha Susaho Madhyamastathaa, Tejopahaari Balahaa
muditorajito Varah/ Gambhira ghosho Gambhiro Gambhira Balavaahanah, Nyagrodharupo
nyagrrodho Vriksha Karna Shitirvibhuh/ Suteekshnadashanaschaiva Maha Kayo
Mahaananah, Vishwakseno Harir Yagjnassamyugaa peeda vaahanah/ Teekshna taapascha
Haryashvah Sahaayah Karma Kaalavi, Vishnu Prasaadito Yagjnassamudro Badabaamukhah/
Hutaashana sahaayascha Prashantaatmaa Hutaashanah, Ugratejaa Mahaa Tejaa janyo
Vijayakaalavit/Jyotishaamayanam Siddhih Sarva Vigraha evacha, Shikhi Mundi Jati
Jwaali Murtijo Murdhago Bali/ Vainavaney Panavi Taali Kaala Katam- katah,
Nakshatra Vigrahmatirguna Buddhirnayogamah/ PrajapatirVishwa Baahurvibhagah
Saarvato mukhah, Vimochanah Susarano Hiranya Kavachodbhavah/ Meghajo Balachaari cha
Mahichaari Stutastathaa, Sarva Turya Vinodicha Sarva Vyaapya Parigrahah/ (31-40)

Vyalarupo Guhaavaasi Grahamaali tarangavit, Tridashah Kaalakrudkarma Sarva bandha

vimochanah/ Bandhanastwa Surendrendraanaam yudhi Shatru Vinaashanah ,
Saankhyaprasado Durvaasaah Sarva Saadhu nishevitah/ Paskandano Vibhajnohyatulyo
Yagjna bhagavit, Sarva vaasah Sarvachaari Durvaasaa Vaasavomarah/ Haimo Hemakaro
Yagjnah Sarvadhaari Dharottamah, Lohitaaksho Mahaakshascha Vijayaaksho Visharadah/
Samgraho Nigrah Kartaa Sarpa Cheera Nivasanah, Mukhyomukyascha Dehascha kaahalih
Sarva Kaamadah/ Sarva Kaala Prasaadascha Subalo Bala Rupa bhrut, Sarva Kaama
pradaschaiva Sarvadah Sarvato Mukhah/ Aakaasha nirvirupascha nipaatohyavashah
Khagah, Roudrarupomsha- Aaadityo Bahu Rashmih Suvarchasi/ Vasuvego Mahavego
Manovego Nishaacharah, Sarva Vaasi Shriya Vaasi Upadeshakaro karah/ Muniraatmaa
Niraalokah Sambhagnascha Sahasradah, Plakshi cha Paksha rupascha Ati Deepto
Vishaampatih/ Unmado Madanah Kaamohyaswatthorthakaro Yashah, Vama Devascha
Vaamascha Praagdakshina Udanmukhah (41-50)

Vaamascha Praakdakshina Udan mukhah or of the Four Directions of West-East-South-

North);
Siddha Yogi Maharshischa Siddharthah Siddhi Saadhakah, Bhikshuscha Bhikshurupascha
Vipano Mridaravyayah/ Maha Seno Vishaakhascha Shashthibhago Gavampatih, Vajra
hastascha Visrambhocha mulastambhana yevacha/ Riturritukarastaalo Madhur Madhukaro
Varah, Vachaspatyaya Vaajasano Nityamaashrita pujitah/ Brahmachaari Lokachaari
Sarvachaari Suchaari Suchaaravit, Ishaana Ishwarah Kaalo Nishaachaari
Pinaakabhrut/Nimittastho Nimittamcha Nandirnaandikaro Harah, Nandeeshwara Sunandee
cha Nandano Vishamardanah/ Bhagahaari Nihantaa cha Kaalo Loka Pitaamahah,
Chaturmukho Maha Lingah Charu Lingah tathaivacha/ Lingaadhakshah Suradhyaksho
Yogaadhyaksho Yugaavahah, Beejaadhyaksho Beejakartaa Adhyaatmaanugato Balah/
Itihasascha Kalpascha Damano Jagadeeshwarah, Dambho Dambhakaro Daataa Vamsho
Vamshakarah Kalih/ Loka Kartaa Pashupatih Maha Kartaahyadhokshajah, Aksharam Param
Brahma Balavaan Shakta evacha/ Nityohyaneesah Shuddatmaa Shuddho Maanyo Gatirhavih,
Prasadastu Balo Darpo Darpano HavyaIndrajit/ ( 51-60)

Vedakarah Sutrakaarah Vidwaamshcha Paramadanah, Maha Megha nivaasi cha Maha Ghoro
Vashi karah/ Agnijjwaalo Mahaajjwaalah Paridhumraavruto Ravih, Vrishabhah Shankarah
Nityah Varchasi Dhumralochanah/ Neelasthangulubdhascha Shobhano Nara Vigrahah,
Swastidasswasti bhaavascha Shobhno Laghuh/ Utsangascha Mahangascha Maha Garbha
parayanah, Krishna Varnah Suvarnascha Indriyah Sarva Dehinah/ Maha Paado Maha Hasto
Maha Kaayo Maha Yashah, Maha Murthaa Maha Maatro Maha Netro Nishaalayah/
Mahaaskandaah Mahya Karnah Mahoshthascha Maha Hanuh, Maha Naaso Maha KamburMaha
greevah Smashanavaan/ Maha Balo Maha Tejaa hyantaraatmaa Mrigaalayah, Lambnano
Lambitoshthascha Maha Mayah Payo nidhih/Maha Danto Maha Damshtro Maha Jihwo Maha
Mukhah, Maha Nakho Maha Romaa Mahe kesho Maa Jatah/ Prasannascha Prasaadascha
Pratyayo Girisadhanah, Snehanosnehanaschaiva Ajitascha Maha Munih/ Vrishako Vrisha
Kletuscha Analo Vaayu Vahanah, Mandali Meru dhaamascha Devaadhipatirevacha/ (61-70)
;
Atharva seershah Saamasya Ruksahasra-amitekshanah, Yajuhpaada bhujo Guhyah
Prakaasho Angamastathaa/ Amoghartha prasadascha Antarbhaavyah Sudarshanah, Upakara
Priyah Sarvah Kanakah Kanchanasthita/ Naabhirnandikaro bhavah Pushkarh Sthapatih
Sthitah, Sarva Shastro Dwadashastrasanaadyo Yagjno Yajwa Samahitah/ Nago Neelah
Kavih Kaalascha Makarah Kala pujitah, Sagano Ganakaasascha Bhutavaahana Sarathih/
Bhasmaashayo Bhasma Goptaa Bhasma Bhutastarur gunah, Lokapaalastathaalokah Mahatma
Sarvapujitah/ Shuklastri Shukla sampannah Shuchirbhuta nishevitah, Ashramasthah
Kapotastho Vishkarmamatirvarah/ Vishala shaakhah Taamraashtho -hyambujaalah
Sunischalah, Kapilah Kalashah Sthulah Aayudhaschaiva Paroparah/ Gandharvo hyaditih
Tarkshyah Suvigjneyah Susharadah, Parashvaayutho Devo hyanukaari Subandhavah/ Tumba
Veeno Maha Krodha Urthwaretaa Jaleshayah, Ugro Vamshakaro Vamsho Vamsha Vaadah
Aninditah/ Sarvaanga Rupo Maayaavi Suhrudoh Anilonalah, Bandhano Bandhakartaa cha
Sumandhana Vimochanah/ (71-80)

Rakshasoghno Kaamaarih Maha Damshtro Mahaayudhah, Bahudhaa Nanditah Sarvah

Shankarah Chandrashekharah/ Amaresho Maha Devo Vishwa Devassuraariha,
Ahnirbhuddhnonilaabhyascha Chekitaano Haristathaa/ Ajaikapaaccha Kaapaali
Trishankurajitasshivah, Dhanvantarih Dhumaketuh Skando Vaishravanastathaa/ Dhaata
Shakrascha Vishnuscha Mitraswvashtaa Dhruvo Darah, Prabhava Sarvago Vaayuraryamaa
Savitaa Ravih/ Ushanguscha Vidhaata cha Mandhaata Bhutabhavanah, VibhuhVarnavibhavi
cha Sarva Kaama Gunaavahah/ Padmanaabho Mahagarbhah Chandravaktronilo-nalah,
Balavaamschopashantascha Puranah Punya Kruttamah/ Kurukarta Kuruvaasi Kurubhuto
Gunoushadhah, Sarvaashrayo Garbhachaari Sarveshaam Praninaampatih/ Deva Devah
Sukhaasakthah Sadasat Sarva Rathnavit, Kailasa Giri Vaasaa cha Himavadgiri
Samshrayah/ Kulahaari Kulakartaa Bahu Vidyo Bahupradah, Vanijo Varthaki Vriksho
Vakulah Chandanacchadah/ Hayagreevo Maha Shatrurlolamscha Mahoushadhih,
Siddharthakaari Siddhaarthah Chando Vyakaranottarah/ (81-90)

Simhanaadah Simha damshtrah Simhasya Simha Vahanah, Prabhaavatmaa Jagatkaalah Kaalo

Lokahitah Tanuh/ Sarango Navachakrangah Ketumali Sadbhavanah, Bhutaalayo Bhuta
Patiraho raatra maninditah/ Vardhitah Sarva Bhutaanaam Nilayascha Vibhurbhavah,
Amoghah Samyatoh Hrushtah Bhojanah Prana dhaaranah/ Dhrutimaan Matimaan Dakshah
Satkrutascha Yugaadhipah, Gopaali Gopatirgraamo Gocharma Vasano harih/ Hiranya
baahuscha tathaa Guhaa Paalah Praveshakah, Prakrishtaarih Mahaaharsho Jitakaamo
Jitendriyah/ Gaandhaarascha Suvaasascha Tapaassakto Ratirnarah, Maha Geeto Maha
Nrityohyapsarogana sevitah/ Maha Ketuh Mahaadhaturnaikasaanu charaschalah,
Aavedaneeya Aaveshah Sarva Gandha Sukhaavahah/Taaranastaarano Dhaatah Paridhipati
Khecharah, Samyogo Vardhano Vriddhohyati Vriddho Gunaadhikah/ Nitya Atmaa
Sahaayascha Devasura Patih Patih, Yuktascha Yukta baahuscha Devo Divi Suparvanah/
Aashaadhascha Susha -adhascha Skandado Harino Harah, Vapuraavarta Maanebhyo Vasu
shreshtho MahaPathah/ (91-100)

Shiroh Vimarshascha Sarva Lakshana lakshitah, Akshascha Ratha Yogi cha Sarva Yogi
Maha Balah/ Samaamnaayosamaamnaayah Tirtha Devo Maha Rarathaah, Nirjeevo Jeevano
Mantrah Shubhaaksho Bahukarkashah/ Ratnaprabhuto Raktaango Maharnava Vipaanavit,
Moolam Vishaalohyamruto Vkaktaavyaktah Taponidhih/ Aarohanodhirohascha Sheela
dhaari Maha Yashaah, Senaakalpo Maha Kalpo Yogo Yogakaro Harih/ Yugarupo Maha Rupo
Maha Vahana Gahano Nagah, Nyaaya Nirvanah Apaadah Panditohyalopamah / Bahu Maalo
Maha Maalah Shashi Hari Lochanah, Vistaaro Lavanah Kupah Kusumaangah Phalodayah/
Trinetrascha Vishannango Manividdho Jataadharah, Bindu Visargah Sumukhah Sharah
Sarvaayudhah Sahah/ Nivedanah Sukhaajaatah Sugandhaaro Mahadhanuh, Gandhapaali cha
Bhagavaanantah Sarvakarmanaam/ Santhaano Bahulo Baahuh Sakala Sarvochanah,
Karasthaali Kapaalicha Urthva Samhanano Mahaan/ Chaatram Yantra Tantra Vikhyaato
Loka Sarvaashrayah Kramah, Mundo Virupo Vikruto Dandi Kundi chikurvanah/ (100- 110)

Haryakshah Kakubho Vajri Shata Jihwah Sahasrapaat, Sahasra Baahu Sarvangah

Sharanyah Sarva Loka krit/ Pavitram Tri Madhurmantrah Kanishthah Krishna Pingalah,
Brahma danda vinirmatmaa Shataghni Paasha Shaktimaan/ Padma garbho Maha garbho
Brahma garbho Jalodbhavah, Gabhastih Brahmakrud Brahma Brahmavid Brahmano gatih/
Ananta Rupaschaikatmaa Tigma tejaah Swayambhuvah, Urthwagaatmaa Pashupatih
Vaaaramhaa Manojavah/ Chandani Padma naalaagrah Sura bhyuttarano narah, Karnikaara
Mahaasragvi Neela moulih Pinaaka bhrut/ Umapatih Umaakaanto Jaahnavi Bhrigu
Madhavah, Varo Varaaho Varado Varenyah Sumahaswanah/ Maha Prasado Damanah Shatruhaa
Sweta Pingalah, Preetatmaa Paramatmaa cha rayataatmaa Pradhaana dhrut/ Sarva
Paarshwa Mukhah Tryaksho Dharma Saadhaarano Varah,Charaacharaatmaa Sukshamaa Amrito
Govrisheswarah/ Saadharshih Vasuh Aaadityo Vivaswaan Savitaamritah,`Vyaasah Sargah
Susamkshepo Vistar ah Paryavo Narah/ Rituh Samvatsaro Maanah Pakshah Samakhyaa
Samaapanah, Kalaa kaashthaa Lavaa Maatraa Muhurtaah Kshapaah Kshanaah/ (111-120);

Vishwa Kshetram Prajaa beejam Lingamaadyah Sunirgamah, Sadasadvyakta mavyaktam Pita

Maata Pitaamahah, Swargadwaram Prajaadwaaram Moksha dwaaram Trivishtapam/ Nirvaanam
hlaadanam chaiva Brahma Lokah Paraa Gatih, Devasura Gururdevo devaasura
namaskritah/ Devasura Maha Maatro Devasuraganaashrayah , DevasuraGanaadhyaksho
Devasura Ganaagrahnih/ Devadi Devo Devarshih Devaasura Varapradah, Devaasureshwaro
Vishno Devasura Maheshwarah/ Sarva Devamayochintyo Devataatmaathma Sambhavah,
Utpatti Vikramo Vai Virajodyo Neerajomarah/ Eedyo Hasteeswaro Vyaaghro Deva Simho
Maharshabhah, Vibudhogavara Sukshmahh Sarvadevah Tapomayah/ Suyuktah Shobhano
Vajree Paapaanaam Prabhavovyayah, Guhah Kanto Nijah Sargah Pavitram Sarva Paavanah/
Shringi Shriga Priyo Babhru Rajarajo Niraamayah, Abhiraamh Suragano Viramah Sarva
Saadhanah/ Lalaataaksho Vishwadevo Harino Brahma Varchasah, Sthaavaraanaam
Patischaiva Niyamendriya Vardhanah/ Siddhaarthah Siddha Bhutaarthochintyah
Satyavratah Shuchih, Vrataadhipah Param Brahma Bhaktaanugra Kaarakah/ Vimukto
MuktaTejaascha ShrimaanShri Vardhano Jagat/ (121-131).

Phala Shruti:
Sage Upamanyu who recited the above Sahasra Naamas of Shiva to Lord Krishna
concluded theRecitation with appropriate eulogies to Maha Deva traced the Origin of
the Shiva Sahasra Naamaas as follows:
( Iti Devendra Kalpena Bhagavan Sadasatpatih, Kritti Vaasaastutah Krishna Tandinaa
Shubha Shuddinaa/ Stavametam Bhagavato Brahmaa Swayamadhaarayat, Geeyatecha na
Buddhyeta Brahma Shankara Sannidhou/ Idam Punyam Pavitram cha Sarvadaa Paapa
naashanam, Yogadam Mokshadam chaiva Swargadam toshadam tathaa/ Evametatpathantey ya
Eka Bhaktyaatu Shankjarey, Yaa gatih Sankhya Yogaanaam Vrajanteytaam Gatim tathaa/
Stavamevam prayanena Sadaa Rudrasya Sannidhou, Abdamekam Chareydbhaktah
Praapnuyaaddeepsitam phalam/ Etadrahasyam Paramam Brahmano hridi samthitam,
Brahmaaprovaacha Rudrebhyo Rudrebhyastandi maagamat/ Mahataa Tapasaa Tandinaa
Brahma Sadmani, Tandih provaacha Shukrayaa Goutamaayacha Bhargavah/ Vaivaswataaya
Manavey Goutamah cha Bhargavah, Vaivaswataaya Manavey Gautamah praaa Mnadhava/
Narayanaya Saadhyaaya Manurishtaaya Dhimatey, Yamaha Praha Bhagavan Saadhyo
Naraayanochyutah/ Naachiketaaya Bhagavaanaagha Vaivaswato Yamah, Markandeyaaya
Vaarshneya Naachiketobhyabhaasata/ Markandeyaanmayaa Praapto Niyamena Janardana,
Tavaaopayah mamitraghnatswam dadyaamhyavishrutam/ Swargamaarogya maayushyam
Dhanyam Vedena Sammitam, NaasyaVighnam Vikurvanti Daanavaa Yaksha Raakshasaah/
Piscaacaa Yadudhaanaa vaa Guhyakaa Bhujangaapi/ Yah Pathet Shuchih Paartha
Brahmachaari Jitendriyah, Abhagna Yogo Varshamtuh Ashwamedha Phalam labhet/ )
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(Lord Krishna! Maharshi Dandi who was as pronounced as Indra himself had the
distinction of glorifying Maha Deva who was called Krittivaasa and the Epitome of
Auspiciousness and Purity. Originally, Lord Brahma was stated to have eulogised
with the Sahasra naamas of Shiva in the latter’s own presence with great sincerity.
This Prayer would result in demolition of sins and blemishes, Yoga pradaana and
Swarga prapti. Whosoever recites the Sahasranaama with devotion and faith would be
bestowed with what Sankhya Yoga could achieve and what Shiva Saannidhya might
result in. Lord Brahma taught this Secret Prayer to Indra who in turn imparted to
Lord Yama. Yama Dharma Raja communicated it to Dwadhasha Rudras. In the Presence of
Brahma, the Brahma Putra Thandi leant the Sahasra naama and Thandi taught the same
to Shukracharya the Danava Guru. This Sacred Text was then instructed to Goutama
Rishi who further trained Satya Narayana Rishi. It was passed on to Vaiwaswata
Manu, Nachiketa Muni, Markandeya. Now Upamanyu Rishi recited the Illustrious Shiva
Sahasra Naama Bhagvan Shri Krishna. This Sahasra naama is stated to be as
significant as Vedas, Swarga, excellent health, longevity and Prosperity. Its
constant recitation would ward off the troubles from Asura-Yaksha-Rakshasa-
Piscacha-Yadudhana-Guhyaka-Sarpas. Krishna in turn affirmed to Yuddhishtara that
whoso ever recites the Sahasranaama with clean body and heart without break would
secure Ashwamedha Phala or the fruit of performing Horse Sacrifice.)
Further to what Lord Krishna told Yudhisthara, Maharshi Vaishampayana further
affirmed as follows:
‘Dusswapna Dusshakuna Durgati Durmanasya, Durbhiksa Durvyasana Dussah Durvyasamsi,
Utpaatataapa Visha bheeti masad grahatim Vyaadhimscha naashayatu tey
Jagataamadheesha/’
( May Lord of the Universe Maha Deva safeguard me from unpleasant dreams, bad
omens, wrong ways of Life, famine like situations, corrupt habits, intolerant
happenings, untoward events, fear out of natural disasters, dangers of poisonous
nature, evil planetary influences, diseases and so on as Shiva Sahasra naamas are
recited always!