Dvadasa jyothirlinga Stotram

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Dvaadasha jyotirlinga stotram'

Sauraasht'radeshe vishadetiramye
Jyotirmayam' chandrakal'aavatam'sam |
Bhaktapradaanaaya kri'paavateernam'
Tam' somanaatham' sharanam' prapadye || 1 ||

Shreeshailashri'nge vividhaprasange
Sheshaadrishri'nge'pi sadaa vasantam |
Tamarjunam' mallikapoorvamenam'
Namaami sam'saarasamudrasetum || 2 ||

Avantikaayaam' vihitaavataaram'
Muktipradaanaaya cha sajjanaanaam |
Akaalamri'tyoh' parirakshanaartham'
Vande mahaakaalamahaasuresham || 3 ||

Kaaverikaanarmadayoh' pavitre
Samaagame sajjanataaranaaya |
Sadaiva maandhaatri'pure vasantam'
Omkaarameesham' shivamekameed'e || 4 ||

Poorvottare prajvalikaanidhaane
Sadaa vasantam' girijaasametam |
Suraasuraaraadhitapaadapadmam'
Shreevaidyanaatham' tamaham' namaami || 5 ||

Yaamye sadange nagare'tiramye
Vibhooshitaangam' vividhaishcha bhogaih' |
Sadbhaktimuktipradameeshamekam'
Shreenaaganaatham' sharanam' prapadye || 6 ||

Mahaadripaarshve cha tat'e ramantam'
Sampoojyamaanam' satatam' muneendraih' |
Suraasurairyakshamahoragaadyaih'
Kedaarameesham' shivamekameed'e || 7 ||

Sahyaadrisheershe vimale vasantam'
Godaavareeteerapavitradeshe |
Yaddarshanaatpaatakamaashu naasham'
Prayaati tam' tryambakameeshameed'e || 8 ||

Sutaamraparneejalaraashiyoge
Nibadhya setum' vishikhairasankhyaih' |
Shreeraamachandrena samarpitam' tam'
Raameshvaraakhyam' niyatam' namaami || 9 ||

Yam' d'aakineeshaakineekaasamaaje
Nishevyamaanam' pishitaashanaishcha |
Sadaiva bheemaadipadaprasiddham'
Tam' shankaram' bhaktahitam' namaami || 10 ||

Saanandamaanandavane vasanta-
-maanandakandam' hatapaapabri'ndam |
Vaaraanaseenaathamanaathanaatham'
Shreevishvanaatham' sharanam' prapadye || 11 ||

Ilaapure ramyavishaalake'smin
Samullasantam' cha jagadvarenyam |
Vande mahodaaratarasvabhaavam'
Ghri'shneshvaraakhyam' sharanam' prapadye || 12 ||

Jyotirmayadvaadashalingakaanaam'
Shivaatmanaam' proktamidam' kramena |
Stotram' pat'hitvaa manujo'tibhaktyaa
Phalam' tadaalokya nijam' bhajechcha || 13 ||

Iti dvaadasha jyotirlinga stotram ||

Meaning

The Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram beautifully praises the twelve sacred places where Lord Shiva manifested as infinite divine light. Each verse describes one Jyotirlinga, its location, qualities, and blessings.

Somnath showers grace upon devotees. Mallikarjuna of Srisailam protects seekers from worldly suffering. Mahakaleshwar removes untimely death and grants liberation. Omkareshwar blesses those who approach the sacred confluence of Narmada and Kaveri. Vaidyanath heals all ailments and grants vitality. Nageshwar grants devotion and fearlessness.

Kedarnath is worshipped by sages, devas, and celestial beings. Trayambakeshwar destroys sins upon mere sight. Rameshwaram, consecrated by Lord Rama, holds immense spiritual merit. Bhimashankar removes fear in the land of yoginis. Vishwanath of Kashi is the refuge of the helpless, bestowing peace and salvation. Grishneshwar grants purity and destroys accumulated sins.

The phalashruti promises that chanting these names with devotion destroys sins and grants one’s true spiritual welfare.

Benefits:

• Removal of sins and karmic burden
• Protection from dangers and untimely death
• Physical and mental well-being
• Abundance, peace, and prosperity
• Strengthening of faith and spiritual progress
• Blessings of Lord Shiva in all aspects of life

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dvadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram?

The Dvadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram is a sacred hymn that praises the twelve holy shrines where Lord Shiva manifested as an infinite column of divine light. It describes their locations, unique qualities, and the blessings they bestow upon devotees.

When and how should one recite the Dvadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram?

This stotram can be recited daily, especially during Shiva-related festivals like Mahashivratri, Pradosham, or on Mondays. It should be recited with devotion, focusing on the meaning, after bathing and in a clean, sacred space.

What are the benefits of chanting this Stotram?

Chanting this stotram helps in purifying sins, overcoming fears, attaining spiritual peace, protecting from untimely death, and receiving Lord Shiva's divine grace for overall well-being, health, and prosperity.

Who should recite this Stotram?

Anyone who is a devotee of Lord Shiva or seeks spiritual upliftment, mental peace, and protection from life's challenges can recite this stotram. It is suitable for all age groups and spiritual seekers.

How many times should the Dvadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram be recited?

For general benefits, one recitation daily is sufficient. For specific intentions or intensified spiritual practice, it can be recited 3, 11, or 108 times, depending on one's capacity and devotion.

What is the origin of the Dvadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram?

The Dvadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram is part of ancient Hindu scriptures and devotional literature. It is believed to have been composed by revered sages and poets to glorify the divine manifestations of Lord Shiva across India.

Dvadasa jyothirlinga Stotram

Dvaadasha jyotirlinga stotram'

Meaning

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