What is the meaning of 'dinabandho' in the context of Lord Shiva?

'Dinabandho' signifies 'friend of the downtrodden' or 'compassionate to the poor,' highlighting Shiva's merciful nature towards those in need.

What is the significance of calling Shiva 'Pashupati' and 'Pashupashanashin'?

'Pashupati' means 'Lord of all beings,' and 'Pashupashanashin' means 'destroyer of the bonds that bind beings,' referring to Shiva's role as the supreme protector who liberates from worldly attachments.

What does 'Samsara Dukkha Gahanat Jagadisha Raksha' mean in the Shivashtakam?

This phrase translates to 'Oh Lord of the Universe, protect me from the deep forest of worldly sorrows,' a plea for deliverance from the sufferings of life.

Who is the author of the Shivashtakam described in the provided text?

The Shivashtakam described in the provided text is authored by Sri Yogananda Tirtha.

What are the benefits of reciting the Shivashtakam regularly?

Reciting the Shivashtakam every morning and evening is believed to destroy all sins and bring about spiritual purification.

śrī śaṅkarāṣṭakam 2

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hē vāmadēva śivaśaṅkara dīnabandhō
kāśīpatē paśupatē paśupāśanāśin |
hē viśvanātha bhavabīja janārtihārin
saṁsāraduḥkhagahanājjagadīśa rakṣa || 1 ||

hē bhaktavatsala sadāśiva hē mahēśa
hē viśvatāta jagadāśraya hē purārē |
gaurīpatē mama patē mama prāṇanātha
saṁsāraduḥkhagahanājjagadīśa rakṣa || 2 ||

hē duḥkhabhañjaka vibhō girijēśa śūlin
hē vēdaśāstravinivēdya janaikabandhō |
hē vyōmakēśa bhuvanēśa jagadviśiṣṭa
saṁsāraduḥkhagahanājjagadīśa rakṣa || 3 ||

hē dhūrjaṭē giriśa hē girijārdhadēha
hē sarvabhūtajanaka pramathēśa dēva |
hē sarvadēvaparipūjitapādapadma
saṁsāraduḥkhagahanājjagadīśa rakṣa || 4 ||

hē dēvadēva vr̥ṣabhadhvaja nandikēśa
kālīpatē gaṇapatē gajacarmavāsaḥ |
hē pārvatīśa paramēśvara rakṣa śambhō
saṁsāraduḥkhagahanājjagadīśa rakṣa || 5 ||

hē vīrabhadra bhavavaidya pinākapāṇē
hē nīlakaṇṭha madanānta śivākalatra |
vārāṇasīpurapatē bhavabhītihārin
saṁsāraduḥkhagahanājjagadīśa rakṣa || 6 ||

hē kālakāla mr̥ḍa śarva sadāsahāya
hē bhūtanātha bhavabādhaka hē trinētra |
hē yajñaśāsaka yamāntaka yōgivandya
saṁsāraduḥkhagahanājjagadīśa rakṣa || 7 ||

hē vēdavēdya śaśiśēkhara hē dayālō
hē sarvabhūtapratipālaka śūlapāṇē |
hē candrasūryaśikhinētra cidēkarūpa
saṁsāraduḥkhagahanājjagadīśa rakṣa || 8 ||

śrīśaṅkarāṣṭakamidaṁ yōgānandēna nirmitam |
sāyaṁ prātaḥ paṭhēnnityaṁ sarvapāpavināśakam || 9 ||

iti śrīyōgānandatīrthaviracitaṁ śaṅkarāṣṭakam ||

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