Sri Shiva Pancharatna Stuti (Krishna Kritam)

The “Shiva Pancharatna Stuti,” composed by Lord Krishna as described in the Shiva Mahapurana, is a rare and deeply devotional hymn praising Lord Shiva in five jewel-like verses. Krishna expresses total surrender, reverence, and admiration for Shiva’s divine attributes—his compassion, cosmic power, ability to grant both worldly enjoyment and liberation, and his readiness to respond to the sincere prayers of devotees.

The first verse praises Shiva dancing upon the head of a maddened elephant, symbolizing mastery over ego and darkness. His lotus feet fulfill the wishes of devotees, and he bestows both prosperity and liberation.
The second verse describes the sages who perform severe austerities and meditate on Shiva’s lotus feet, attaining liberation through his grace. Shiva is the eternal refuge of yogis whose minds are absorbed in his divine presence.
The third verse honors Shiva as the destroyer of Daksha’s pride, the Lord worshipped by gods, gandharvas, kinnaras, pishachas, and serpents; the mighty Lord whose feet are adorned with buzzing bees.
The fourth verse depicts Shiva as the moon-crested Lord, covered with the sacred waters of the Ganga, smeared with sandal, and endowed with limitless power, the supreme creator and ruler of all beings.
The fifth verse praises his radiant feet and anklets, his cosmic bow, his serpent ornaments, and his majestic form that protects the universe.

The concluding verse contains Krishna’s boon:
One who recites this Pancharatna Stuti daily will have all sins burned away and be blessed with children, wealth, friends, and prosperity through Shiva’s boundless compassion.

Benefits
• Burns accumulated sins and grants purification
• Blessings of wealth, family growth, friendships, and stability
• Protection from obstacles, dangers, and misfortune
• Grants both worldly prosperity and spiritual liberation
• Receives the combined grace of Shiva and Krishna