What does the hymn praise?

The hymn praises Mahadeva, celebrating his victories, compassion, and role as the destroyer of worldly suffering and bestower of liberation.

Who recited this hymn initially?

Br̥haspati recited this hymn to Mahadeva, expressing devotion and seeking freedom from suffering.

What are the benefits of reciting this hymn regularly?

Reciting this hymn regularly, especially during twilight, leads to devotion, attainment of the Supreme Brahman, eloquence, wisdom, and fulfillment of desires like progeny or spiritual radiance.

Who is considered equal to the person who reads this hymn?

The person who reads this hymn is considered equal to Br̥haspati in intellect and equal to the speaker (Sūta) in devotion to the guru.

When is the recommended time to recite this hymn for maximum benefit?

The hymn recommends reciting this sacred hymn with devotion to the God of Gods during both twilights (morning and evening) for optimal results.

śrī mahādēva stōtram

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Shiv Stotra

br̥haspatiruvāca |
jaya dēva parānanda jaya citsatyavigraha |
jaya saṁsāralōkaghna jaya pāpahara prabhō || 1 ||

jaya pūrṇamahādēva jaya dēvārimardana |
jaya kalyāṇa dēvēśa jaya tripuramardana || 2 ||

jayā:’haṅkāraśatrughna jaya māyāviṣāpahā |
jaya vēdāntasaṁvēdya jaya vācāmagōcarā || 3 ||

jaya rāgahara śrēṣṭha jaya vidvēṣaharāgraja |
jaya sāmba sadācāra jaya dēvasamāhita || 4 ||

jaya brahmādibhiḥ pūjya jaya viṣṇōḥ parāmr̥ta |
jaya vidyā mahēśāna jaya vidyāpradāniśam || 5 ||

jaya sarvāṅgasampūrṇa nāgābharaṇabhūṣaṇa |
jaya brahmavidāmprāpya jaya bhōgāpavargadaḥ || 6 ||

jaya kāmahara prājña jaya kāruṇyavigraha |
jaya bhasmamahādēva jaya bhasmāvaguṇṭhitaḥ || 7 ||

jaya bhasmaratānāṁ tu pāśabhaṅgaparāyaṇa |
jaya hr̥tpaṅkajē nityaṁ yatibhiḥ pūjyavigrahaḥ || 8 ||

śrīsūta uvāca |
iti stutvā mahādēvaṁ praṇipatya br̥haspatiḥ |
kr̥tārthaḥ klēśanirmuktō bhaktyā paravaśō bhavēt || 9 ||

ya idaṁ paṭhatē nityaṁ sandhyayōrubhayōrapi |
bhaktipāraṅgatō bhūtvā parambrahmādhigacchati || 10 ||

gaṅgā pravāhavattasya vāgvibhūtirvijr̥mbhatē |
br̥haspati samō buddhyā gurubhaktyā mayā samaḥ || 11 ||

putrārthī labhatē putrān kanyārthī kanyakāmimāt |
brahmavarcasakāmastu tadāpnōti na saṁśayaḥ || 12 ||

tasmādbhavadbhirmunayaḥ sandhyayōrubhayōrapi |
japyaṁ stōtramidaṁ puṇyaṁ dēvadēvasya bhaktitaḥ || 13 ||

iti śrī mahādēva stōtram ||

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