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1
शंकरा करुणाकरा, देवाधिदेवा, शिव शंभो महादेवा.
2
कैलासाचा निवासी, भूतगणांचा स्वामी, त्रिलोकांचा पालनहारा, शिव शंभो महादेवा.
3
विष पिऊनी कंठात, नीळकंठ नाम जपे, भक्तांचा त्राता, शिव शंभो महादेवा.
4
डमरू वाजवी, तांडव करी, भयाण स्मशानात, शिव शंभो महादेवा.
5
भस्म लेपूनी अंगाला, व्याघ्रचर्म परिधानी, जटाधारी गंगाधारी, शिव शंभो महादेवा.
6
तुझ्या दर्शनाने पावन, होती जन्मोजन्मीचे पाप, भवसागरातुन तारा, शिव शंभो महादेवा.
Meaning & Translation
Verse 1
O Shankara, embodiment of compassion, God of gods, Shiva Shambho, Great God.
Verse 2
Dweller of Kailasa, Lord of ghosts and spirits, sustainer of the three worlds, Shiva Shambho, Great God.
Verse 3
Having drunk poison in his throat, he is known as Neelakantha (blue-throated), savior of devotees, Shiva Shambho, Great God.
Verse 4
He plays the damaru, performs the Tandava dance, in the fearful cremation grounds, Shiva Shambho, Great God.
Verse 5
Smearing ash on his body, clad in tiger skin, bearing matted locks and the Ganga, Shiva Shambho, Great God.
Verse 6
By your darshan (sight), sins of many births are purified, deliver us from the ocean of worldly existence, Shiva Shambho, Great God.
✨Spiritual Benefits
Chanting the Shankara Karuṇākarā Shiva Bhajan cultivates profound devotion to Lord Shiva, invoking his grace and blessings. It is believed to bring inner peace, remove negative energies, and cleanse one's karma. Regular recitation can enhance spiritual growth, provide strength to overcome difficulties, and lead to liberation from worldly attachments, granting the devotee a sense of serenity and divine connection.