Sri Mahadeva Stotram

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Shree mahaadeva stotram'

Bri'haspatiruvaacha |
Jaya deva paraananda jaya chitsatyavigraha |
Jaya sam'saaralokaghna jaya paapahara prabho || 1 ||

Jaya poornamahaadeva jaya devaarimardana |
Jaya kal'yaana devesha jaya tripuramardana || 2 ||

Jayaa'hankaarashatrughna jaya maayaavishaapahaa |
Jaya vedaantasam'vedya jaya vaachaamagocharaa || 3 ||

Jaya raagahara shresht'ha jaya vidveshaharaagraja |
Jaya saamba sadaachaara jaya devasamaahita || 4 ||

Jaya brahmaadibhih' poojya jaya vishnoh' paraamri'ta |
Jaya vidyaa maheshaana jaya vidyaapradaanisham || 5 ||

Jaya sarvaangasampoorna naagaabharanabhooshana |
Jaya brahmavidaampraapya jaya bhogaapavargadah' || 6 ||

Jaya kaamahara praajnya jaya kaarunyavigraha |
Jaya bhasmamahaadeva jaya bhasmaavagunt'hitah' || 7 ||

Jaya bhasmarataanaam' tu paashabhangaparaayana |
Jaya hri'tpankaje nityam' yatibhih' poojyavigrahah' || 8 ||

Shreesoota uvaacha |
Iti stutvaa mahaadevam' pranipatya bri'haspatih' |
Kri'taarthah' kleshanirmukto bhaktyaa paravasho bhavet || 9 ||

Ya idam' pat'hate nityam' sandhyayorubhayorapi |
Bhaktipaarangato bhootvaa parambrahmaadhigachchhati || 10 ||

Gangaa pravaahavattasya vaagvibhootirvijri'mbhate |
Bri'haspati samo buddhyaa gurubhaktyaa mayaa samah' || 11 ||

Putraarthee labhate putraan kanyaarthee kanyakaamimaat |
Brahmavarchasakaamastu tadaapnoti na sam'shayah' || 12 ||

Tasmaadbhavadbhirmunayah' sandhyayorubhayorapi |
Japyam' stotramidam' punyam' devadevasya bhaktitah' || 13 ||

Iti shree mahaadeva stotram ||

Meaning

The Mahadeva Stotram is a profound hymn sung by Sage Brihaspati in praise of Lord Mahadeva. Shiva is glorified as the embodiment of supreme bliss, pure consciousness, and the One who destroys worldly suffering and sins. He is the conqueror of evil forces, the destroyer of Tripurasuras, the remover of ego, delusion, attachment, and hatred. He is beyond the reach of speech and known only through Vedantic realization.

Shiva is described as compassionate, adorned with serpents, the giver of knowledge, strength, and spiritual liberation. He is ever present in the lotus of the heart and revered by sages. The stotram assures that one who recites these verses during both morning and evening sandhya attains purity, peace, mastery over speech like Brihaspati, spiritual elevation, and ultimate realization of the Supreme Brahman.

The hymn also blesses the devotee with children, wisdom, intelligence, fame, and divine brilliance.

Benefits:

• Removal of sins, ego, delusion, and inner negativity
• Growth in wisdom, clear speech, intelligence (Brihaspati-like)
• Blessings of children, prosperity, and divine brilliance
• Peaceful mind, spiritual upliftment, and protection
• Attainment of Supreme Brahman for devoted daily chanters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Mahadeva Stotram?

Sri Mahadeva Stotram is a powerful hymn composed by Devaguru Brihaspati himself to praise Lord Mahadeva Shiva. It describes Shiva as the embodiment of supreme bliss, the destroyer of sins, and the source of all welfare.

When should one recite the Sri Mahadeva Stotram?

It is considered highly auspicious to recite this stotram daily during both morning and evening Sandhya (twilight) periods. Reciting at these times brings greater peace of mind and the special grace of Lord Shiva.

What are the main benefits of reciting this Stotram?

Reciting this stotram helps destroy ego, sins, and sorrows. It also bestows eloquence, intelligence, progeny, divine brilliance, and ultimately leads to liberation (moksha).

Who should recite the Sri Mahadeva Stotram?

Anyone desiring children, seeking to enhance their knowledge and intellect, wishing for peace of mind and protection, or striving for spiritual upliftment can recite this stotram.

How many times should the Sri Mahadeva Stotram be recited?

One can recite it at least once daily, or 3, 5, 11, or 108 times for quicker auspicious results. The most important aspect is to recite it with devotion and sincerity.

What is the origin of the Sri Mahadeva Stotram?

The origin of this stotram is mentioned in the Puranas, where it is stated that Devaguru Brihaspati himself composed it to glorify Lord Mahadeva. It is an ancient hymn extolling the greatness of Shiva.

Sri Mahadeva Stotram

Meaning

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