Sri Hatakeshwara Ashtakam
Shree haat'akeshvaraasht'akam'
Jat'aatat'aantarollasatsuraapagormibhaasvaram'
Lalaat'anetramindunaaviraajamaanashekharam |
Lasadvibhootibhooshitam' phaneendrahaarameeshvaram'
Namaami naat'akeshvaram' bhajaami haat'akeshvaram || 1 ||
Puraandhakaadidaahakam' manobhavapradaahakam'
Mahaagharaashinaashakam' abheepsitaarthadaayakam |
Jagattrayaikakaarakam' vibhaakaram' vidaarakam'
Namaami naat'akeshvaram' bhajaami haat'akeshvaram || 2 ||
Madeeya maanasasthale sadaa'stu te padadvayam'
Madeeya vaktrapankaje shiveti chaaksharadvayam |
Madeeya lochanaagratah' sadaa'rdhachandravigraham'
Namaami naat'akeshvaram' bhajaami haat'akeshvaram || 3 ||
Bhajanti haat'akeshvaram' subhaktibhaavatotraye
Bhajanti haat'akeshvaram' pramaanamaatra naagaraah' |
Dhanena teja saadhikaah' kulena chaa'khilonnataah'
Namaami naat'akeshvaram' bhajaami haat'akeshvaram || 4 ||
Sadaashivo'hamityaharnisham' bhajeta yo janaah'
Sadaa shivam' karoti tam' na sam'shayo'tra kashchana |
Aho dayaalutaa maheshvarasya dri'shyataam' budhaa
Namaami naat'akeshvaram' bhajaami haat'akeshvaram || 5 ||
Dharaadharaatmajaapate trilochanesha shankaram'
Gireesha chandrashekharaa'hiraajabhooshaneshvarah' |
Mahesha nandivaahaneti sanghat'annaharnisham'
Namaami naat'akeshvaram' bhajaami haat'akeshvaram || 6 ||
Mahesha paahi maam' mudaa gireesha paahi maam' sadaa
Bhavaarnave nimajjatastvameva me'si taarakah' |
Karaavalambanam' jhat'ityaho'dhunaa pradeeyataam'
Namaami naat'akeshvaram' bhajaami haat'akeshvaram || 7 ||
Dharaadhareshvareshvaram' shivam' nidheeshvareshvaram'
Suraasureshvaram' ramaapateeshvaram' maheshvaram |
Prachand'a chand'ikeshvaram' vineeta nandikeshvaram'
Namaami naat'akeshvaram' bhajaami haat'akeshvaram || 8 ||
Haat'akeshasya bhaktyaa yo haat'akeshaasht'akam' pat'het |
Haat'akesha prasaadena haat'akeshatvamaapnuyaat || 9 ||
Iti shree haat'akeshvaraasht'akam |
Meaning
The Hatakeshwarashtakam is a devotional hymn praising Lord Shiva in his radiant and auspicious form known as Hatakeshwara. The verses describe Shiva with flowing Ganga in his matted locks, the blazing third eye on his forehead, the crescent moon on his crown, sacred ash spread across his body, and serpents as ornaments. He is revered as the supreme lord who destroys darkness, ego, sin, desire, and all forms of inner ignorance.
The hymn declares Shiva as:
• Destroyer of Andhakasura
• Burner of desire (Kama)
• Dissolver of sorrows and karmic burdens
• Creator, sustainer, and illuminator of the three worlds
• The one whose half form (Ardha-nari) is the cosmic balance
The devotee prays that Shiva’s feet always stay in his heart, that the sacred syllables “Śiva” remain on his tongue, and that the crescent-like form of Shiva stays forever in his inner vision. Those who worship Hatakeshwara with devotion attain wealth, brilliance, success, recognition, and elevated status.
Shiva’s immense compassion is highlighted—whoever meditates on “I am Sadaśiva” is blessed with constant auspiciousness. The Lord is the rescuer from the ocean of worldly suffering, the refuge for the helpless, and the supreme lord of Nandi, Chandika, gods, and demons alike.
The final verse assures that reciting this Ashtakam with devotion grants the grace of Hatakeshwara, leading to spiritual upliftment and divine blessings.
Benefits:
• Protection from fear, negativity, and dangers
• Success, prosperity, brilliance, and progress
• Devotional steadiness and inner transformation
• Removal of karmic burdens and sorrows
• Mental peace and spiritual elevation
• Blessings of Lord Hatakeshwara in all endeavors
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