Deva Krita Shiva Stuti

In this hymn, “Shiva Stuti (Deva Kritam),” the celestial gods collectively praise Lord Shiva as the supreme protector, remover of suffering, and radiant cosmic deity. It reflects total surrender, expressing their humility and dependence on Shiva’s grace.

The first verse salutes Shiva as the thousand-eyed Lord, the wielder of trident, khatvanga, and staff — symbols of His authority, protection, and divine rulership.

The second verse acknowledges His brilliance equal to millions of suns, the fire of yajnas, and confesses that the gods fail to fully comprehend His radiance due to their own limited understanding.

The third verse praises Shiva’s three eyes, His compassionate removal of sorrow, His fierce face, and His status as the pure Lord of gods. They beg Him to be pleased and shower His grace upon them.

The fourth verse glorifies Shiva’s destruction of Bhaga’s eye, His terrifying yet protective form, His serpent ornaments, and His vast cosmic body. The gods pray for His benevolent glance upon the universe.

The fifth verse requests Shiva to accept the foremost offerings of the sacrifices and to protect them with His blue-throated, pure, all-auspicious nature. They seek His blessings for all righteous qualities.

The sixth verse describes His moon-like body smeared with sacred paste, His skull ornaments, and His might as the destroyer of Tripura. They pray for safety from all fears, calling Him Uma’s consort and the lotus-born’s Lord.

The seventh verse proclaims that all creation, knowledge, and cosmic principles reside in Him. Shiva contains within Himself the Vedas, the sciences, the steps of creation, and the powers of the universe.

The final verse is a heartfelt surrender:
“Bhava, Sharva, Mahadeva, Pinakin, Rudra, Hara — protect us, O Lord of the Universe!”

Benefits:
    •    Protection from fear, danger, and negativity
    •    Divine grace in rituals, dharma, and spiritual life
    •    Removal of ignorance and strengthening of faith
    •    Blessings for stability, courage, and inner peace
    •    Powerful purification and auspiciousness