Chandramouleeswara Varnamala Stotram

The Chandramouleeswara Varnamala Stotram is a beautiful alphabetic hymn describing Shiva in His divine, radiant, and compassionate form as Chandramouleeswara—the Lord who bears the crescent moon. Each verse highlights a unique divine attribute, portraying Shiva’s grandeur, protection, and spiritual supremacy.

The hymn begins by praising Him as the one worshipped by gods, the essence of the Vedas, and the indweller of Shankaracharya’s heart. He is the destroyer of ignorance and the source of divine wisdom.

The second verse describes Shiva’s three eyes—sun, moon, and fire—His association with Chandisha and the ganas, and His serpent ornaments. His body radiates fierce yet benevolent energy.

The third verse praises Shiva as the cause of creation, preservation, and dissolution, and as the one who illuminates even the Sun and Agni. He is glorified through divine weapons that represent His cosmic functions.

The fourth verse highlights His matted locks holding the Ganga, His hands and feet wrapped with serpents, and His majestic weapons like the trident. This shows His mastery over nature and cosmic forces.

The fifth verse describes Shiva defeating Yama’s pride effortlessly, protecting devotees, and displaying the Ardhanareeswara form with Parvati. He destroys hordes of demonic forces.

The sixth verse states that he is praised by countless Vedas, revered by sages, and worshipped by gods. His divine presence is the refuge of seekers.

The seventh verse portrays Shiva in elephant skin garments, ever residing in the hearts of yogis, surrounded by Kubera and other divine beings. He is the wealth of the world.

The eighth verse sees Him as the supreme consciousness contemplated by realized souls, the boatman across the ocean of samsara, the beloved of Sama chanting, and the Aṣṭamūrti.

The ninth verse describes Him as the eternal, pure consciousness, the goal of noble souls, the destroyer of Andhakasura, and the embodiment of joy, valor, and enlightenment.

The tenth verse depicts Him as transcendental, fearless, sleepless, the destroyer of delusion and death, the blue-throated Lord who is infinite compassion.

The final verse proclaims that the whole world is the recipient of His grace, Ganesha removes obstacles at His command, and His devotees find Him as a divine friend.

Benefits:
• Grants peace, protection, and Shiva’s compassion
• Removes ignorance, fear, sins, and obstacles
• Strengthens devotion, clarity, and spiritual insight
• Bestows worldly prosperity and ultimate liberation