What is Shri Somasundara Ashtakam?

It is a divine hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva in his Somasundara form, praising his beauty, glory, and power.

What are the benefits of reciting Shri Somasundara Ashtakam?

Reciting it regularly is believed to bring Lord Shiva's grace, remove negative energies, bring peace and happiness, alleviate health issues, and increase prosperity.

When is the best time to recite Shri Somasundara Ashtakam?

The best times are in the morning or evening, especially on Mondays or Shivaratri.

How should I recite Shri Somasundara Ashtakam?

Recite it in front of Lord Shiva’s idol, lighting a lamp and offering water, for positive changes and fulfilled desires.

What does Shri Somasundara Ashtakam do for mental well-being?

It helps to end mental unrest and sorrow, and it brings mental peace and happiness into the devotee's life through devotion to Lord Shiva.

Shri Somasundara Ashtakam

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Shiv Stotra

Shri Somasundara Ashtakam is a divine hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva in his Somasundara form. This stotra praises the beautiful form of Lord Shiva, describing his glory and power. Reciting this stotra brings mental peace, physical health, and prosperity to the devotee.

Benefits of Recitation

Regular recitation of the Shri Somasundara Ashtakam grants the devotee Lord Shiva's grace. It removes negative energies, ends mental unrest and sorrow, and brings peace and happiness into life. Additionally, it alleviates health problems and increases physical strength. It is also believed that this stotra brings financial progress, prosperity, and success to the reciter's life.

Method of Recitation

It is best to recite the Shri Somasundara Ashtakam in the morning or evening, especially on Mondays or Shivaratri, in front of Lord Shiva’s idol, lighting a lamp and offering water. Regular recitation of this hymn brings positive changes and fulfills the devotee’s desires.

indra uvāca |
ēkaṁ brahmādvitīyaṁ ca paripūrṇaṁ parāparam |
iti yō gīyatē vēdaistaṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 1 ||

jñātr̥jñānajñēyarūpaṁ viśvavyāpyaṁ vyavasthitam |
yaṁ sarvairapyadr̥śyōyastaṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 2 ||

aśvamēdhādiyajñaiśca yaḥ samārādhyatē dvijaiḥ |
dadāti ca phalaṁ tēṣāṁ taṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 3 ||

yaṁ viditvā budhāḥ sarvē karmabandhavivarjitāḥ |
labhantē paramāṁ muktiṁ taṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 4 ||

dēvadēvaṁ yamārādhya mr̥kaṇḍutanayō muniḥ |
nityatvamagamatsadyastaṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 5 ||

nijanētrāmbujakr̥taṁ pūjayā paritōṣyayam |
śrīpatirlabhatē cakraṁ taṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 6 ||

yēna sarvaṁ jagatsr̥ṣṭaṁ rakṣitaṁ saṁhr̥taṁ kramāt |
natvaṁ vijñānamānandaṁ taṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 7 ||

yasmātparaṁ cāparaṁ ca kiñcidvastu na vidyatē |
īśvaraṁ sarvabhūtānāṁ taṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 8 ||

yasmai vēdāśca catvārō namasyanta vapurdharāḥ |
īśānaṁ sarvavidyānāṁ taṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 9 ||

yasya praṇāmamātrēṇa santi sarvāśca sampadaḥ |
sarvasiddhipradaṁ śambhuṁ taṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 10 ||

yasya darśanamātrēṇa brahmahatyādi pātakam |
avaśyaṁ naśyati kṣipraṁ taṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 11 ||

uttamāṅgaṁ ca caraṇaṁ brahmaṇā viṣṇunāpi ca |
na dr̥śyatē yasya yatnastaṁ vandē sōmasundaram || 12 ||

iti śrīhālāsyamāhātmyē indrakr̥taṁ śrīsōmasundarāṣṭakam |

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