Shiva is the Lord of the entire Universe – Living and Non living. Although he is known by thousands of names one among is eight important name is – Pashupati which means Lord of all beings. The presented prayer is a eight stanza prayer to Pashupati form of shiva. Continue reading
The Shiva Mahimna Stottram one of the most popular prayers and is considered as one of the best prayers in praise of Lord Shiva. Consisting of 43 verses, the prayers praises the devine aspect of Shiva and his supremacy and simplicity. The prayer was drafted in a special circumstance and aimed at obtaining pardon from the lord.
Here’s the story and the prayer …
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From the time immemorial, innumerable astakas (prayer with eight stanza) have been written praising the glory of Shiva, the ultimate creator and sustainers and recycler of the universe. These astakas have been popularly known as Lingastak, Rudrastak, Bilvastak and Shivastaka. There are many which are named as Shivastaka. The one presented here is written by Adi guru Shankaracharya himself and praises the parambrahma Shiva.
Namah Shivai (नम: शिवाय) is the most sacred and powerful mantra to please Lord Shiva. The Five letter mantra (containing Na, Ma, Shi, Va, Ya ) has great effect on the body and the soul which is discussed in the article Aum Namah Shivaya.
Shiva Panchakshar Stottram is one of the beautiful stottram glorifying Lord Shiva and the the five letter maha-mantra (Na-Mah-Shi-Va-Ya).
