Shiva Stotram in Kannada - Lyrics, Meaning, PDF & Benefits | Panchakshari Stotram

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ನಾಗೇಂದ್ರಹಾರಾಯ ತ್ರಿಲೋಚನಾಯ ಭಸ್ಮಾಂಗರಾಗಾಯ ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಾಯ।ನಿತ್ಯಾಯ ಶುದ್ಧಾಯ ದಿಗಂಬರಾಯ ತಸ್ಮೈ "ನ" ಕಾರಾಯ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ॥

ಮಂದಾಕಿನೀ ಸಲಿಲ ಚಂದನ ಚರ್ಚಿತಾಯ ನಂದೀಶ್ವರ ಪ್ರಮಥನಾಥ ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಾಯ।ಮಂದಾರಮುಖ್ಯ ಬಹುಪುಷ್ಪ ಸುಪೂಜಿತಾಯ ತಸ್ಮೈ "ಮ" ಕಾರಾಯ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ॥

ಶಿವಾಯ ಗೌರೀ ವದನಾಬ್ಜವೃಂದ ಸೂರ್ಯಾಯ ದಕ್ಷಾಧ್ವರ ನಾಶಕಾಯ।ಶ್ರೀನೀಲಕಂಠಾಯ ವೃಷಧ್ವಜಾಯ ತಸ್ಮೈ "ಶಿ" ಕಾರಾಯ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ॥

ವಸಿಷ್ಠ ಕುಂಭೋದ್ಭವ ಗೌತಮಾರ್ಯ ಮುನೀಂದ್ರ ದೇವಾರ್ಚಿತ ಶೇಖರಾಯ।ಚಂದ್ರಾರ್ಕ ವೈಶ್ವಾನರ ಲೋಚನಾಯ ತಸ್ಮೈ "ವ" ಕಾರಾಯ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ॥

ಯಕ್ಷಸ್ವರೂಪಾಯ ಜಟಾಧರಾಯ ಪಿನಾಕಹಸ್ತಾಯ ಸನಾತನಾಯ।ದಿವ್ಯಾಯ ದೇವಾಯ ದಿಗಂಬರಾಯ ತಸ್ಮೈ "ಯ" ಕಾರಾಯ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ॥

ಪಂಚಾಕ್ಷರಮಿದಂ ಪುಣ್ಯಂ ಯಃ ಪಠೇಚ್ಛಿವ ಸನ್ನಿಧೌ।ಶಿವಲೋಕಮ್ ಅವಾಪ್ನೋತಿ ಶಿವೇನ ಸಹ ಮೋದತೇ॥

Meaning & Translation

Verse 1

My salutations to Shiva, who wears the king of snakes as a garland, has three eyes, whose body is smeared with sacred ashes, who is the Great Lord. Who is eternal, who is pure, who is clothed by the directions (naked). Salutations to that "Na" sound.

Verse 2

My salutations to Shiva, who is bathed by the waters of the Mandakini river and anointed with sandalwood paste, who is the Lord of Nandi and the Pramathas (celestial attendants), the Great Lord, who is well-worshipped with many flowers, especially Mandara. Salutations to that "Ma" sound.

Verse 3

My salutations to Shiva, who is auspicious, who is like the sun for the lotus face of Gauri, who destroyed the sacrifice of Daksha, who has a blue throat, and whose emblem is a bull. Salutations to that "Shi" sound.

Verse 4

My salutations to Shiva, who is worshipped by the great sages like Vashistha, Agastya (Kumbhodbhava), and Gautama, and by gods; who has the moon, sun, and fire as his eyes. Salutations to that "Va" sound.

Verse 5

My salutations to Shiva, who is of the form of a Yaksha (celestial being), who has matted hair, who holds the Pinaka bow in his hand, who is eternal, who is divine, who is the Lord, and who is clothed by the directions. Salutations to that "Ya" sound.

Verse 6

Whoever recites this meritorious Panchakshara (five-syllable mantra) near Shiva attains Shiva's abode and rejoices with Shiva.

✨Spiritual Benefits

Chanting the Shiva Panchakshari Stotram in Kannada brings immense spiritual benefits, including purification of the mind and soul, removal of obstacles, attainment of inner peace, and fostering deep devotion towards Lord Shiva. Regular recitation is believed to grant liberation (moksha) and helps devotees connect with the divine cosmic energy, ensuring overall well-being and prosperity. It is particularly potent during auspicious Shiva days.

Frequently Asked Questions

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You can find short, impactful verses from Shiva Stotrams in Kannada, such as the Shiva Panchakshari Stotram, that are perfect for WhatsApp statuses. These can convey devotion and seek blessings, and are readily available on devotional apps and websites.

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While a stotram is a hymn of praise, many verses within Shiva Stotrams contain powerful mantras or Bija Mantras. The Shiva Panchakshari Stotram, for instance, is centered around the sacred five-syllable mantra 'Om Namah Shivaya', which is a potent Shiva mantra, and its meaning is deeply explored in the stotram itself.

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Devotees in Delhi who speak Kannada can easily find Shiva Stotrams in Kannada at various temples, spiritual centers, and online platforms. Many cultural organizations and temples in Delhi, particularly those catering to South Indian communities, frequently conduct Shiva Bhajans and Stotram recitations in different languages, including Kannada. Resources like Vaidika Vignanam also provide scripts and translations.