Who is being praised in this hymn?

The hymn praises Lord Shiva, addressing him with various names and attributes, highlighting his power, beauty, and role in the universe.

What are some of the names and attributes used to describe the deity?

The deity is described with names like Kalakala, Mrityumrityu, Devadeva, Shambho, Chandramauli, and is associated with fire, the moon, and various forms of power and beauty.

What aspects of the deity's power are emphasized in the hymn?

The hymn emphasizes the deity's power over death (Mrityumrityu), his fierce form during the Tandava dance (causing the world to tremble), and his ability to destroy negativity and grant liberation.

What elements of beauty and adornment are attributed to the deity?

The deity is depicted with a crescent moon on his head (Chandramauli), adorned with snakes (Nagabhusha), possessing a beautiful form like an autumn cloud, and praised by celestial beings.

What is the overall tone and purpose of the hymn?

The hymn is devotional and celebratory, aimed at praising the deity's greatness, power, and beauty, seeking his blessings, and acknowledging his role as the ultimate reality.

śrī śambhudēva prārthanā

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Shiv Stotra

jaya phālanayana śritalōlanayana sitaśailanayana śarvā |
jaya kālakāla jaya mr̥tyumr̥tyu jaya dēvadēva śambhō || 1 ||

jaya candramauli namadindramauli maṇisāndrahēli caraṇā |
jaya yōgamārga jitarāgadurga muniyāgabhāga bhargā || 2 ||

jaya svargavāsi mativargabhāsi pratisargasarga kalpā |
jaya bandhujīva sumabandhujīva samasāndhya rāga jūṭā || 3 ||

jaya caṇḍacaṇḍatara tāṇḍavōgrabhara kampamāna bhuvanā |
jaya hāra hīra ghanasāra sāratara śāradābhrarūpā || 4 ||

jaya śr̥ṅgi śr̥ṅgi śruti bhr̥ṅgi bhr̥ṅgi bhr̥ti nandi nandi vinutī |
jaya kālakaṇṭha kalakaṇṭhakaṇṭha surasundarīstuta śrī || 5 ||

jaya bhāvajāta samabhāvajāta sukalājita priyāhrī |
jaya dagdhabhāva bhava snigdhabhāva bhava mugdhabhāva bhavanā || 6 ||

jaya ruṇḍamāli jaya rūkṣavīkṣa rucirundrarūpa rudrā |
jaya nāsikāgra nayanōgra dr̥ṣṭi janitāgni bhugna vibhavā || 7 ||

jaya ghōra ghōrataratāpajāpa tapa ugrarūpa vijitā |
jaya kāntimāli jaya krāntikēli jaya śāntiśāli śūlī || 8 ||

jaya sūryacandraśikhi sūcanāgra nayalōcanāgra ugrā |
jaya brahma viṣṇu puruhūta mukhya surasannutāṅghri yugmā || 9 ||

jaya phālanētra jaya candraśīrṣa jaya nāgabhūṣa śūlī |
jaya kālakāla jaya mr̥tyumr̥tyu jaya dēvadēva śambhō || 10 ||

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