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Sri Samba Sada Shiva Bhujanga Prayata Stotram

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Shree saambasadaashiva bhujanga prayaata stotram'

Kadaa vaa viraktih' kadaa vaa subhaktih'
Kadaa vaa mahaayogi sam'sevya muktih' |
Hri'daakaashamadhye sadaa sam'vasantam'
Sadaanandaroopam' shivam' saambameed'e || 1 ||

Sudheeraajaham'saih' supunyaavatam'saih'
Surashree sametaih' sadaachaarapootaih' |
Adoshaih' surudraakshabhooshaavisheshai-
-radeenairvibhootyangaraagojjvalaangaih' || 2 ||

Shivadhyaanasam'sakta shuddhaantarangaih'
Mahaashaivapanchaaksharee mantrasiddhaih' |
Tamo mochakai rechakaih' poorakaadyaih'
Samuddeepitaadhaara mukhyaabjashat'kaih' || 3 ||

Hat'hallambikaa raajayoga prabhaavaa-
-llut'hatkund'alee vyakta muktaavakaashaam |
Sahasraarapadmasthitaam' paaravaaraam'
Sudhaamaadhureem' saadhureetyaa pibadbhih' || 4 ||

Sadaananda kandairmahaayogibri'ndaih'
Sadaasevyamaanam' samujjri'mbhamaanam |
Mahaapunyapaake punah'pund'areeke
Sadaa sam'vasantam' chidaanandaroopam || 5 ||

Tat'itpunja chanchajjat'aajoot'a vaat'ee
Nat'ajjahnukanyaa tat'inyaa sametam |
Mahaanargha maanikya kot'eeraheera
Prabhaapooritaardhendurekhaavatam'sam || 6 ||

Phanaabhri'nmanee kund'alaalolakarna
Dvayee chaarutaa darpanaadgand'abhaagam |
Sunetraal'ikam' saadara bhroovilaasam'
Samandasmitaa''syaaravindam' shrayantam || 7 ||

Lasatpeevaraam'sadvayam' neelakant'ham'
Mahorassthalam' sookshma madhyapradesham |
Val'idyotamaanodaram' divyanaabhim'
Kut'haaraina shaabaanchitaabhyaam' karaabhyaam || 8 ||

Mukhaabjaih' stuvantam' karaabjairnamantam'
Vidhim' maanayantam' muneenlaalayantam |
Ganaanposhayantam' mri'dookteervadantam'
Guham' chaikadantam' karena spri'shantam || 9 ||

Mahaadevamantarbhaje'ham' bhaje'ham'
Sadaa paarvateesham' bhaje'ham' bhaje'ham |
Sadaanandaroopam' bhaje'ham' bhaje'ham'
Chidaanandaroopam' bhaje'ham' bhaje'ham || 10 ||

Bhujangaprayaatastavam' saambamoorte-
-rimam' dhyaanagamyam' tadekaagrachittah' |
Pat'hedyah' subhaktah' samarthah' kri'taarthah'
Sadaa tasya saakshaatprasannah' shivah' syaat || 11 ||

Iti shreeshankarabhagavatpaada virachitam' shree saambasadaashivabhujangaprayaata stotram ||

Meaning

The Samba Sadashiva Bhujanga Prayata Stotram, composed by Adi Shankaracharya, is a profound hymn blending devotion with yogic philosophy. The devotee begins with heartfelt questions: When will true detachment arise? When will pure devotion bloom? When will liberation, attained by great yogis, become my destiny? He meditates on Shiva, ever-present in the heart-space, the embodiment of eternal bliss.

The hymn beautifully portrays groups of serene yogis — adorned with rudraksha, smeared with sacred ash, absorbed in meditation upon Shiva. Their minds purified by constant chanting of the Panchakshari Mantra, they awaken inner consciousness through pranayama practices like rechaka, puraka, and kumbhaka, elevating the kundalini energy toward the thousand-petaled lotus.

Shiva’s divine form is then described with poetic grace — the Ganga flowing through His matted locks, the crescent moon shining on His forehead, the radiance of ruby-studded ornaments, the serpents adorning Him, His blue throat, gentle smile, soft glance, and His compassionate presence worshipped by Brahma, sages, and the ganas.

The devotee repeatedly surrenders saying, “I worship Mahadeva again and again, I adore Parvati’s Lord, the embodiment of bliss and consciousness.”
The final verse assures that one who meditates upon and chants this stotram with devotion obtains Shiva’s direct grace, fulfillment of desires, purity of mind, and spiritual success.

Benefits:

• Deep detachment, devotion, purity of mind
• Strength in meditation and yogic discipline
• Awakening of inner awareness and calmness
• Removal of fear, sorrow, mental unrest
• Shiva’s blessings, grace, and protection
• Fulfillment of righteous desires

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sri Samba Sadashiva Bhujanga Prayata Stotram?
It is a profound hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya that blends devotion, yogic philosophy, and the experience of Shivananda. It describes the divine form of Lord Shiva and the practices of yogic sadhana.
When should one recite this Stotram?
This Stotram is most auspicious to recite daily in the morning or evening, especially on Mondays, Mahashivaratri, or any other auspicious day. Regular recitation yields greater benefits.
What are the benefits of chanting the Sri Samba Sadashiva Bhujanga Prayata Stotram?
Chanting this Stotram brings detachment (vairagya), pure devotion, concentration in yoga practice, spiritual peace, liberation from mental disturbances, and the grace of Lord Shiva. It aids in purifying the mind.
Who can recite this Stotram?
Devotees of Shiva, yogic practitioners, those seeking spiritual peace and liberation, and anyone yearning for mental tranquility can recite this Stotram. There are no specific age or gender restrictions.
How many times should this Stotram be recited?
This Stotram can be recited at least once daily. For greater spiritual benefits, it is recommended to chant it 11, 21, or 108 times. Regular and devotional recitation is key.
What is the origin or author of this Stotram?
The Sri Samba Sadashiva Bhujanga Prayata Stotram was composed by the great philosopher and saint Adi Shankaracharya, the proponent of Advaita Vedanta.

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