What is the meaning of 'namo bhavaya sharvaya rudraya varadaya ca' in the Mahadev Stuti?

It's a salutation to Shiva, addressing him as Bhava (existence), Sharva (destroyer), Rudra (the fierce one), and Varada (boon-giver), showing reverence and seeking blessings.

Who is referred to as 'pashunam pataye' in the Mahadev Stuti, and what does it signify?

It refers to Lord Shiva as the Lord of all beings (pashu), highlighting his role as the protector and caretaker of all creatures in the universe, guiding them towards liberation.

What qualities of Lord Shiva are highlighted by the names 'Neela Greeva' and 'Bhima' in the stuti?

'Neela Greeva' (blue-necked) signifies Shiva's ability to absorb poison (negativity), and 'Bhima' (the terrible) represents his fierce and destructive aspect towards evil and injustice.

What does 'Vishwatmane Vishwasrije Vishvamaavritya Tishthate' mean in the context of Mahadev Stuti?

It means salutations to the soul of the universe, the creator of the universe, and the one who pervades and exists within the universe, acknowledging Shiva's omnipresence.

What is the prayer 'Disha Me Janmano Gatim' seeking from Lord Shiva in the Mahadev Stuti?

It's a prayer requesting Lord Shiva, the compassionate one, to grant direction and purpose to one's life (Janmano Gatim), guiding them towards the ultimate goal of liberation.

śrī mahādēva stutiḥ (brahmādidēva kr̥tam)

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Shiv Stotra

dēvā ūcuḥ –
namō bhavāya śarvāya rudrāya varadāya ca |
paśūnāṁ patayē nityamugrāya ca kapardinē || 1 ||

mahādēvāya bhīmāya tryambakāya viśāmpatē |
īśvarāya bhagaghnāya namastvandhakaghātinē || 2 ||

nīlagrīvāya bhīmāya vēdhasāṁ patayē namaḥ |
kumāraśatruvighnāya kumārajananāya ca || 3 ||

vilōhitāya dhūmrāya dharāya krathanāya ca |
nityaṁ nīlaśikhaṇḍāya śūlinē divyaśālinē || 4 ||

uragāya sunētrāya hiraṇyavasurētasē |
acintyāyāmbikābhartrē sarvadēvastutāya ca || 5 ||

vr̥ṣadhvajāya caṇḍāya jaṭinē brahmacāriṇē |
tapyamānāya salilē brahmaṇyāyājitāya ca || 6 ||

viśvātmanē viśvasr̥jē viśvamāvr̥tya tiṣṭhatē |
namō:’stu divyasēvyāya prabhavē sarvasampadām || 7 ||

abhigamyāya kāmyāya savyāpārāya sarvadā |
bhaktānukampinē tubhyaṁ diśa mē janmanō gatim || 8 ||

iti śrīmatsyapurāṇē brahmādidēvakr̥ta mahādēvastutiḥ |

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