Lankeshwara Krita Shiva Stuti

This “Shiva Stuti” composed by Lankeshwara is an exquisitely poetic hymn that glorifies Shiva’s fierce, serene, and cosmic forms. Each verse paints a vivid spiritual picture of Shiva’s divine presence, mingling imagery of fire, moonlight, Ganga, serpents, and the vast universe.

The first verse praises Shiva’s dark-blue throat with kalima, the shining crescent moon on His forehead, His radiant matted locks, the skull-bowl at His waist, and His constant presence on Nandi.

The second verse describes Shiva’s majestic ride on the bull, His brilliance outshining Kubera’s wealth, the red kumkum imprint from Uma’s embrace, and His tiger-skin garment—the symbol of overcoming worldly impurities.

The third verse highlights the three eyes radiating light day and night, His dancing matted locks with the joyous Ganga waves, and His cosmic presence that sustains creation.

The fourth verse prays for the mind to leave worldly distractions and dwell upon Shiva—the moon-crested one, the wearer of tiger skin, the very embodiment of Brahman and yogic purity.

The fifth verse reminds that Shiva’s slightest movement shakes the crowns of gods like Indra. Even ghosts and spirits stand in awe, yet He is the loving Lord of all beings.

The sixth verse envisions mountains filled with devotees’ flowers, siddhas adorning the directions, and worship sites echoing with offerings—places where Shiva’s grace is easily felt.

The seventh verse prays for freedom from worldly temptations and seeks constant devotion to Shiva and Bhavani—even the thought of desire should not arise; only Shiva-puja should fill the heart.

The eighth verse praises Shiva’s Ganga-filled locks that shower nectar-like blessings, and His jata-brimming divine fragrance like a celestial tree of merit.

The ninth verse contemplates Shiva’s head as the very source of the heavenly Ganga, a wish-fulfilling tree shading the mind of a yogi deep in meditation.

The tenth verse desires the mind to flow like the sacred river through Shiva’s jata forest, mingling with divine sages and blossoming with purity like jasmine flowers.

Benefits:
    •    Enhances deep meditation and inner purity
    •    Removes worldly attachments and negativity
    •    Grants spiritual insight, peace, and clarity
    •    Protects from fear, sorrow, and mental turmoil
    •    Strengthens devotion and connection with Shiva