Sadashiv Ashtakam

Sadashiv Ashtakam is a powerful hymn that praises the great qualities and powers of Lord Sadashiva (Shiva). It consists of eight verses that describe the divine attributes of Lord Shiva and seek His blessings for spiritual growth and well-being. The hymn is revered for invoking Shiva’s mercy, his form, and his divine actions.

Reciting Sadashiv Ashtakam regularly is believed to bring mental peace, good health, and spiritual advancement. It is considered highly beneficial for obtaining Lord Shiva’s grace and leading a life full of prosperity, happiness, and tranquility.

When and How to Recite Sadashiv Ashtakam:

• Best Time: It is usually recited during the early morning (Prabhat) or at night while meditating or focusing on spiritual practice.

• Benefits: Reciting this hymn brings mental calmness, relief from ailments, and spiritual upliftment.

• Ideal Occasions: It is especially beneficial during Maha Shivaratri, Sawan month, or when facing life’s challenges or mental stress.

This hymn strengthens one’s devotion to Lord Shiva and helps an individual achieve success, balance, and harmony in all areas of life.

 

 

 

 

patañjaliruvāca |
suvarṇapadminītaṭāntadivyaharmyavāsinē
suparṇavāhanapriyāya sūryakōṭitējasē |
aparṇayā vihāriṇē phaṇādharēndradhāriṇē
sadā namaḥ śivāya tē sadāśivāya śambhavē || 1 ||

satuṅgabhaṅgajahnujāsudhāṁśukhaṇḍamaulayē
pataṅgapaṅkajāsuhr̥tkr̥pīṭayōnicakṣuṣē |
bhujaṅgarājamaṇḍanāya puṇyaśālibandhavē
sadā namaḥ śivāya tē sadāśivāya śambhavē || 2 ||

caturmukhānanāravindavēdagītabhūtayē
caturbhujānujāśarīraśōbhamānamūrtayē |
caturvidhārthadānaśauṇḍa tāṇḍavasvarūpiṇē
sadā namaḥ śivāya tē sadāśivāya śambhavē || 3 ||

śaranniśākaraprakāśamandahāsamañjulā-
-dharapravālabhāsamānavaktramaṇḍalaśriyē |
karasphuratkapālamuktaraktaviṣṇupālinē
sadā namaḥ śivāya tē sadāśivāya śambhavē || 4 ||

sahasrapuṇḍarīkapūjanaikaśūnyadarśanā-
-tsahasranētrakalpitārcanācyutāya bhaktitaḥ |
sahasrabhānumaṇḍalaprakāśacakradāyinē
sadā namaḥ śivāya tē sadāśivāya śambhavē || 5 ||

rasārathāya ramyapatrabhr̥drathāṅgapāṇayē
rasādharēndracāpaśiñjinīkr̥tānilāśinē |
svasārathīkr̥tābjayōninunnavēdavājinē
sadā namaḥ śivāya tē sadāśivāya śambhavē || 6 ||

atipragalbhavīrabhadrasiṁhanādagarjita-
-śrutiprabhītadakṣayāgabhāginākasadmanām |
gatipradāya garjitākhilaprapañcasākṣiṇē
sadā namaḥ śivāya tē sadāśivāya śambhavē || 7 ||

mr̥kaṇḍusūnurakṣaṇāvadhūtadaṇḍapāṇayē
sugaṇḍamaṇḍalasphuratprabhājitāmr̥tāṁśavē |
akhaṇḍabhōgasampadarthalōkabhāvitātmanē
sadā namaḥ śivāya tē sadāśivāya śambhavē || 8 ||

madhuripuvidhiśakramukhyadēvai-
-rapi niyamārcitapādapaṅkajāya |
kanakagiriśarāsanāya tubhyaṁ
rajatasabhāpatayē namaḥ śivāya || 9 ||

hālāsyanāthāya mahēśvarāya
hālāhalālaṅkr̥ta kandharāya |
mīnēkṣaṇāyāḥ patayē śivāya
namō namaḥ sundaratāṇḍavāya || 10 ||

iti śrīhālāsyamāhātmyē patañjalikr̥ta sadāśivāṣṭakam |