What is the meaning of 'dhyānam' in the context of this text?

While 'dhyānam' typically means meditation, in this context, it introduces a hymn praising Shiva and Keshava, suggesting a meditative invocation of their names and qualities.

Who are the deities being praised in this Stotram (hymn)?

The Stotram primarily praises Shiva (Śambhu, Śiva, Īśa, Hara, etc.) and Vishnu (Madhava, Govinda, Mukunda, Murari, Krishna, etc.), highlighting their interconnectedness and various attributes.

What is the significance of the phrase 'tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti'?

This phrase, repeated at the end of each verse, suggests a continuous and devoted recitation or offering to the deities being praised, possibly implying protection or blessings from them.

What are some of the different names and epithets used for Vishnu in this hymn?

Vishnu is addressed by names like Govinda, Madhava, Mukunda, Murari, Krishna, Damodara, Acyuta, Janardana, Vasudeva, Madhusudana, Chakrapani, Narayana, Sharngapani, and more, reflecting his diverse forms and powers.

What is the benefit of reciting this Shiva-Keshava Stuti (hymn), according to the text?

The text states that whoever recites this beautiful garland of 108 names with devotion will not be seen by Yama, the god of death, suggesting protection from untimely death or spiritual liberation.

śrī śivakēśava stutiḥ (yama kr̥tam)

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Shiv Stotra

dhyānam |
mādhavōmādhavāvīśau sarvasiddhivihāyinau |
vandē parasparātmānau parasparanutipriyau ||

stōtram |
gōvinda mādhava mukunda harē murārē
śambhō śivēśa śaśiśēkhara śūlapāṇē |
dāmōdarā:’cyuta janārdana vāsudēva
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 1

gaṅgādharāndhakaripō hara nīlakaṇṭha
vaikuṇṭhakaiṭabharipō kamaṭhābjapāṇē |
bhūtēśa khaṇḍaparaśō mr̥ḍa caṇḍikēśa
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 2

viṣṇō nr̥siṁha madhusūdana cakrapāṇē
gaurīpatē giriśa śaṅkara candracūḍa |
nārāyaṇā:’suranibarhaṇa śārṅgapāṇē
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 3

mr̥tyuñjayōgra viṣamēkṣaṇa kāmaśatrō
śrīkaṇṭha pītavasanāmbudanīlaśaurē |
īśāna kr̥ttivasana tridaśaikanātha
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 4

lakṣmīpatē madhuripō puruṣōttamādya
śrīkaṇṭha digvasana śānta pinākapāṇē |
ānandakanda dharaṇīdhara padmanābha
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 5

sarvēśvara tripurasūdana dēvadēva
brahmaṇyadēva garuḍadhvaja śaṅkhapāṇē |
tryakṣōragābharaṇa bālamr̥gāṅkamaulē
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 6

śrīrāma rāghava ramēśvara rāvaṇārē
bhūtēśa manmatharipō pramathādhinātha |
cāṇūramardana hr̥ṣīkapatē murārē
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 7

śūlin girīśa rajanīśakalāvataṁsa
kaṁsapraṇāśana sanātana kēśināśa |
bharga trinētra bhava bhūtapatē purārē
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 8

gōpīpatē yadupatē vasudēvasūnō
karpūragaura vr̥ṣabhadhvaja phālanētra |
gōvardhanōddharaṇa dharmadhurīṇa gōpa
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 9

sthāṇō trilōcana pinākadhara smarārē
kr̥ṣṇā:’niruddha kamalākara kalmaṣārē |
viśvēśvara tripathagārdrajaṭākalāpa
tyājyābhaṭāya iti santatamāmananti || 10

aṣṭōttarādhikaśatēna sucārunāmnāṁ
sandharbhitāṁ lalitaratnakadambakēna |
sannāmakāṁ dr̥ḍhaguṇāṁ dvijakaṇṭhagāṁ yaḥ
kuryādimāṁ srajamahō sa yamaṁ na paśyēt || 11

iti yamakr̥ta śrī śivakēśava stuti |

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