Sri Margabandhu Stotram
Shree maargabandhu stotram'
Shambho mahaadeva deva
Shiva shambho mahaadeva devesha shambho
Shambho mahaadeva deva ||
Phaalaavanamratkireet'am'
Phaalanetraarchishaa dagdhapancheshukeet'am |
Shoolaahataaraatikoot'am'
Shuddhamardhenduchood'am' bhaje maargabandhum || 1 ||
Shambho mahaadeva deva
Shiva shambho mahaadeva devesha shambho
Shambho mahaadeva deva ||
Ange viraajadbhujangam'
Abhragangaatarangaabhiraamottamaangam |
Omkaaravaat'eekurangam'
Siddhasam'sevitaanghrim' bhaje maargabandhum || 2 ||
Shambho mahaadeva deva
Shiva shambho mahaadeva devesha shambho
Shambho mahaadeva deva ||
Nityam' chidaanandaroopam'
Nihnutaasheshalokeshavairiprataapam |
Kaartasvaraagendrachaapam'
Kri'ttivaasam' bhaje divyasanmaargabandhum || 3 ||
Shambho mahaadeva deva
Shiva shambho mahaadeva devesha shambho
Shambho mahaadeva deva ||
Kandarpadarpaghnameesham'
Kaalakant'ham' mahesham' mahaavyomakesham |
Kundaabhadantam' suresham'
Kot'isooryaprakaasham' bhaje maargabandhum || 4 ||
Shambho mahaadeva deva
Shiva shambho mahaadeva devesha shambho
Shambho mahaadeva deva ||
Mandaarabhooterudaaram'
Mandaraagendrasaaram' mahaagauryadooram |
Sindooradooraprachaaram'
Sindhuraajaatidheeram' bhaje maargabandhum || 5 ||
Shambho mahaadeva deva
Shiva shambho mahaadeva devesha shambho
Shambho mahaadeva deva ||
Appayyayajvendra geetam'
Stotraraajam' pat'hedyastu bhaktyaa prayaane |
Tasyaarthasiddhim' vidhatte
Maargamadhye'bhayam' chaashutosho maheshah' || 6 ||
Shambho mahaadeva deva
Shiva shambho mahaadeva devesha shambho
Shambho mahaadeva deva ||
Iti shree maargabandhu stotram ||
Meaning
The Margabandhu Stotram praises Lord Shiva as the divine guide and protector of all life’s journeys — physical, mental, and spiritual. Shiva is invoked as the One who destroys obstacles, illuminates the right path, removes dangers, and stands by the devotee in every step of travel. His radiant crown, the third eye that burns impurities, the trident symbolizing protection, the serpent ornaments, and the flow of Ganga signify His supreme guardianship.
The hymn describes Shiva as ever-auspicious, blissful, fearless, and more powerful than all cosmic forces. Reciting this stotra before journeys or important undertakings brings safety, clarity, courage, and success. The concluding verse declares that Shiva quickly grants success in one’s mission and removes fears during travel to anyone who chants this stotra with devotion.
Benefits:
• Safe and obstacle-free travel
• Protection during journeys and difficult situations
• Success in ventures, exams, meetings, interviews
• Removal of fear, anxiety, and negative energies
• Divine guidance and clarity in life’s path
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