Description: “Lingashtakam” is sacred sanskrit stotra addressed to Lord Shiva. It is considered as a very powerful stotra among the Hindus and is a clear recitation of “shata rudriya”. A Tamil version of this most sacred verse is “Lingashtakam Lyrics in Tamil” and in it also the Sanskrit Vibhooti or powerful effect is retained and made available to the common masses who speak Tamil.
The hymn is highly devotional and spiritually elevating rhythmic surrendering of the devotee. The vedic chant commencing with the eight verses starting “Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam” (paraphrased and recast as above in Tamil), indicates the divine aspect of that Linga, its permanence.
Basic Details
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Title: Lingashtakam Lyrics in Tamil
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Deity/Focus: Lord Shiva / Shiva Linga
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Language: Tamil (translated/adapted from Sanskrit)
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Genre: Devotional Hymn / Stotra / Bhakti Song
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Origin: Traditional Hindu Hymn (Author traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya)
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Purpose: Spiritual awakening, Shiva devotion, inner peace, and path to liberation
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Recitation Occasions: Shivaratri, Pradosham, Mondays, Shiva temples
Lingashtakam Lyrics In Tamil & English Mix
| Tamil Lyrics | English Translation |
|---|---|
| ப்ரஹ்மமுராரி ஸுரார்சித லிங்கம் | The Linga worshiped by Brahma and Murari (Vishnu) |
| நிர்மலபாசித ஶோபித லிங்கம் | The pure and shining Linga |
| ஜன்மஜ துக்க விநாஷக லிங்கம் | The Linga that destroys birth-related sorrows |
| தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 1 ॥ | I always bow to that Sada Shiva Linga. |
| தேவமுனி ப்ரவரார்சித லிங்கம் | The Linga worshiped by gods and sages |
| காமதுகஹன கருணாகர லிங்கம் | The compassionate remover of desires and pains |
| ராவணதுர்ப விநாஷன லிங்கம் | The destroyer of Ravana’s arrogance |
| தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 2 ॥ | I always bow to that Sada Shiva Linga. |
| சர்வசுகந்த சூலேபித லிங்கம் | The fragrant and easily accessible Linga |
| புத்தி விவர்த்தன காரண லிங்கம் | The cause for the growth of wisdom |
| ஸித்த சுராசுர வந்தித லிங்கம் | The conqueror of gods and demons |
| தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 3 ॥ | I always bow to that Sada Shiva Linga. |
| கனக மகாமணி பூஷித லிங்கம் | The Linga adorned with golden jewels |
| பணிபதி வேஷ்டித ஶோபித லிங்கம் | The beautiful Lord of all beings |
| தக்ஷஸுயஜ்ஞ விநாஷன லிங்கம் | The destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice |
| தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 4 ॥ | I always bow to that Sada Shiva Linga. |
| குங்கும சந்தன லேபித லிங்கம் | The Linga smeared with kumkum and sandal paste |
| பங்கஜ ஹார ஸுஶோபித லிங்கம் | The Linga adorned with lotus garlands |
| சஞ்சித பாப விநாஷன லிங்கம் | The destroyer of accumulated sins |
| தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 5 ॥ | I always bow to that Sada Shiva Linga. |
| தேவகணார்சித சேவித லிங்கம் | The Linga worshiped by celestial beings |
| பாவை ர்பக்திபீரேவ ச லிங்கம் | The refuge of devotees and beings |
| தினகர கோடி பிரபாகர லிங்கம் | The Linga shining brighter than millions of suns |
| தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 6 ॥ | I always bow to that Sada Shiva Linga. |
| அஷ்டதளோ பரிவேஷ்டித லிங்கம் | The Linga surrounded by eight petals |
| சர்வ சமுத்பவ காரண லிங்கம் | The cause of all creations |
| அஷ்டத்ரித்ர விநாஷன லிங்கம் | The destroyer of eight types of sufferings |
| தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 7 ॥ | I always bow to that Sada Shiva Linga. |
| சுரகுரு சுரவர பூஜித லிங்கம் | The Linga worshiped by planets and gods |
| சுரவன புஷ்ப ஸதார்சித லிங்கம் | The Linga constantly offered with fragrant flowers |
| பராத்பரம் (பரமபதம்) பரமாத்மக லிங்கம் | The supreme beyond all, the ultimate soul |
| தத்ப்ரணமாமி ஸதாஶிவ லிங்கம் ॥ 8 ॥ | I always bow to that Sada Shiva Linga. |
| லிங்காஷ்டகமிதம் புண்யம் ய: படேஷ்ஶிவ ஸன்னிதௌ | Whoever recites the Lingashtakam at the feet of Shiva’s presence |
| ஶிவலோகமவாப்னோதி ஶிவேன ஸஹ மோதே | Attains Shiva loka and enjoys bliss with Lord Shiva. |
Lingashtakam Lyrics Tamil In English Mix
brahmamurāri surārchita liṅgaṃ
nirmalabhāsita śōbhita liṅgam ।
janmaja duḥkha vināśaka liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 1 ॥
dēvamuni pravarārchita liṅgaṃ
kāmadahana karuṇākara liṅgam ।
rāvaṇa darpa vināśana liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 2 ॥
sarva sugandha sulēpita liṅgaṃ
buddhi vivardhana kāraṇa liṅgam ।
siddha surāsura vandita liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 3 ॥
kanaka mahāmaṇi bhūṣita liṅgaṃ
phaṇipati vēṣṭita śōbhita liṅgam ।
dakṣasuyajña vināśana liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 4 ॥
kuṅkuma chandana lēpita liṅgaṃ
paṅkaja hāra suśōbhita liṅgam ।
sañchita pāpa vināśana liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 5 ॥
dēvagaṇārchita sēvita liṅgaṃ
bhāvai-rbhaktibhirēva cha liṅgam ।
dinakara kōṭi prabhākara liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 6 ॥
aṣṭadaḻōparivēṣṭita liṅgaṃ
sarvasamudbhava kāraṇa liṅgam ।
aṣṭadaridra vināśana liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 7 ॥
suraguru suravara pūjita liṅgaṃ
suravana puṣpa sadārchita liṅgam ।
parātparaṃ (paramapadaṃ) paramātmaka liṅgaṃ
tatpraṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam ॥ 8 ॥
liṅgāṣṭakamidaṃ puṇyaṃ yaḥ paṭhēśśiva sannidhau ।
śivalōkamavāpnōti śivēna saha mōdatē ॥
Conclusion
The Lingashtakam is a beautiful and devotional hymn extolling the greatness of the Shiva Linger. It extols the purity, potency and transcendent nature of the Linga, worshipped by gods as well as sages and devotees.
Sing or listen to this hymn and one feels devotion, peace of mind and connection with God. It represents the way to freedom and permanent joy. The Tamil translation thus brings the timeless stotra available to the larger public, keeping its sanctity intact and visionary within!