Brahmadi Deva Krita Mahadeva Stuti
Shree mahaadeva stutih' (brahmaadideva kri'tam)
Devaa oochuh' –
Namo bhavaaya sharvaaya rudraaya varadaaya cha |
Pashoonaam' pataye nityamugraaya cha kapardine || 1 ||
Mahaadevaaya bheemaaya tryambakaaya vishaampate |
Eeshvaraaya bhagaghnaaya namastvandhakaghaatine || 2 ||
Neelagreevaaya bheemaaya vedhasaam' pataye namah' |
Kumaarashatruvighnaaya kumaarajananaaya cha || 3 ||
Vilohitaaya dhoomraaya dharaaya krathanaaya cha |
Nityam' neelashikhand'aaya shooline divyashaaline || 4 ||
Uragaaya sunetraaya hiranyavasuretase |
Achintyaayaambikaabhartre sarvadevastutaaya cha || 5 ||
Vri'shadhvajaaya chand'aaya jat'ine brahmachaarine |
Tapyamaanaaya salile brahmanyaayaajitaaya cha || 6 ||
Vishvaatmane vishvasri'je vishvamaavri'tya tisht'hate |
Namo'stu divyasevyaaya prabhave sarvasampadaam || 7 ||
Abhigamyaaya kaamyaaya savyaapaaraaya sarvadaa |
Bhaktaanukampine tubhyam' disha me janmano gatim || 8 ||
Iti shreematsyapuraane brahmaadidevakri'ta mahaadevastutih' |
Meaning
This Mahadeva Stuti is a powerful hymn chanted collectively by Brahma and the other devas in praise of Lord Shiva. The stotra glorifies Shiva through multiple divine epithets — Bhava, Sharva, Rudra, Varada, Pashupati, Ugra, Kapardini — reflecting His fierce, benevolent, and cosmic nature.
He is hailed as the destroyer of Tripurasuras, the vanquisher of Andhakasura, the blue-throated one, the wielder of the trident, the one adored by all gods. Shiva is the consort of Ambika, the remover of fear, the protector of devotees, and the source of the universe. He is unattainable by thought, limitless, the Supreme Soul pervading and creating the cosmos.
The devas pray for His compassion, requesting guidance for spiritual direction and liberation from the cycle of birth. This hymn highlights Shiva as both the immanent and transcendent Lord who grants freedom, prosperity, and divine protection.
Benefits:
• Protection from negative forces and inner darkness
• Removal of sins, fear, confusion, and sorrow
• Divine guidance in life’s path and spiritual clarity
• Blessings of peace, strength, and overall well-being
• Strong devotional benefits as it is a hymn recited by devas
• Progress toward liberation and divine grace
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