Dasa Sloki Stuti
Dasa Sloki Stuti
Saambo nah' kuladaivatam' pashupate saamba tvadeeyaa vayam'
Saambam' staumi suraasuroragaganaah' saambena santaaritaah' |
Saambaayaastu namo mayaa virachitam' saambaatparam' no bhaje
Saambasyaanucharo'smyaham' mama ratih' saambe parabrahmani || 1 ||
Vishnvaadyaashcha puratrayam' suraganaa jetum' na shaktaah' svayam'
Yam' shambhum' bhagavanvayam' tu pashavo'smaakam' tvameveshvarah' |
Svasvasthaananiyojitaah' sumanasah' svasthaa babhoovustata-
-stasminme hri'dayam' sukhena ramataam' saambe parabrahmani || 2 ||
Kshonee yasya ratho rathaangayugal'am' chandraarkabimbadvayam'
Kodand'ah' kanakaachalo harirabhoodbaano vidhih' saarathih' |
Tooneero jaladhirhayaah' shrutichayo maurvee bhujangaadhipa-
-stasminme hri'dayam' sukhena ramataam' saambe parabrahmani || 3 ||
Yenaapaaditamangajaangabhasitam' divyaangaraagaih' samam'
Yena sveekri'tamabjasambhavashirah' sauvarnapaatraih' samam |
Yenaangeekri'tamachyutasya nayanam' poojaaravindaih' samam'
Tasminme hri'dayam' sukhena ramataam' saambe parabrahmani || 4 ||
Govindaadadhikam' na daivatamiti prochchaarya hastaavubhaa-
-vuddhri'tyaatha shivasya sam'nidhigato vyaaso muneenaam' varah' |
Yasya stambhitapaaniraanatikri'taa nandeeshvarenaabhava-
-ttasminme hri'dayam' sukhena ramataam' saambe parabrahmani || 5 ||
Aakaashashchikuraayate dashadishaabhogo dukoolaayate
Sheetaam'shuh' prasavaayate sthirataraanandah' svaroopaayate |
Vedaanto nilayaayate suvinayo yasya svabhaavaayate
Tasminme hri'dayam' sukhena ramataam' saambe parabrahmani || 6 ||
Vishnuryasya sahasranaamaniyamaadambhoruhaanyarchaya-
-nnekonopachiteshu netrakamalam' naijam' padaabjadvaye |
Sampoojyaasurasam'hatim' vidalayam'strailokyapaalo'bhava-
-ttasminme hri'dayam' sukhena ramataam' saambe parabrahmani || 7 ||
Shaurim' satyagiram' varaahavapusham' paadaambujaadarshane
Chakre yo dayayaa samastajagataam' naatham' shirodarshane |
Mithyaavaachamapoojyameva satatam' ham'sasvaroopam' vidhim'
Tasminme hri'dayam' sukhena ramataam' saambe parabrahmani || 8 ||
Yasyaasandharaneejalaagnipavanavyomaarkachandraadayo
Vikhyaataastanavo'sht'adhaa parinataa naanyattato vartate |
Omkaaraarthavivechanee shrutiriyam' chaachasht'a turyam' shivam'
Tasminme hri'dayam' sukhena ramataam' saambe parabrahmani || 9 ||
Vishnubrahmasuraadhipaprabhri'tayah' sarve'pi devaa yadaa
Sambhootaajjaladhervishaatparibhavam' praaptaastadaa satvaram |
Taanaartaam'sharanaagataaniti suraanyo'rakshadardhakshanaa-
-ttasminme hri'dayam' sukhena ramataam' saambe parabrahmani || 10 ||
Iti shreematparamaham'saparivraajakaachaaryasya shreegovindabhagavatpoojyapaadashishyasya shreemachchhankarabhagavatah' kri'tau dashashlokeestutih' sampoornaa ||
Meaning
The Dashashloki Stuti, composed by Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound hymn addressed to Samba Shiva, describing Him as the Supreme Parabrahman — the cause, substance, protector, and destroyer of the universe. Each verse expresses deep devotion, philosophical insight, and the boundless glory of Shiva.
The hymn begins with the declaration that Shiva alone is the family deity, the sole refuge, the Supreme One in whom the devotee’s love, faith, and identity rest. The second verse emphasizes that even gods like Vishnu could not overcome the triple cities, yet Shiva as Pashupati effortlessly destroyed them. Thus, the devotee’s heart finds supreme rest in Him.
The third verse poetically presents the entire cosmos as Shiva’s chariot — earth as the chariot, sun and moon as wheels, the mountains as the bow, Vishnu as the arrow, Brahma as the charioteer. This symbolizes Shiva’s universal sovereignty.
The fourth verse praises Shiva’s impartial grace — He accepted the elephant hide, Brahma’s head, and Vishnu’s lotus-eye offering all with equal compassion. The fifth verse highlights Vyasa’s devotion and the divine moment when Nandi himself bowed in reverence.
Next, Shiva is described in His cosmic form: space as His hair, the directions as His garment, the moon as His ornament, and pure bliss as His nature. Vedanta finds its home in Him, and humility is His natural expression.
The hymn then recounts Vishnu worshipping Shiva with full devotion, leading to the destruction of asuras and protection of the worlds. The eighth verse contrasts true devotion with hollow ritual, affirming that Shiva alone is the ultimate goal.
The ninth verse explains that all elements — water, fire, wind, space, sun, moon — are manifestations of Shiva. The Vedas proclaim Him as the “Fourth state,” the eternal Shiva beyond waking, dreaming, and deep sleep.
The final verse describes the episode of Samudra Manthan, where Shiva saved the devas by drinking the deadly Halahala poison. Hence, the devotee prays that his heart may forever delight in Samba, the Supreme Parabrahman.
Benefits:
• Deepens devotion and non-dual understanding of Shiva
• Brings inner peace, courage, and removal of fear
• Grants protection, clarity, and spiritual upliftment
• Enhances detachment, purity, and surrender
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dasa Sloki Stuti?
When should Dasa Sloki Stuti be recited?
What are the benefits of reciting Dasa Sloki Stuti?
Who should recite Dasa Sloki Stuti?
How many times should Dasa Sloki Stuti be recited?
What is the origin of Dasa Sloki Stuti?
Related Stotras
Comments
Please login to leave a comment
Loading comments...