Upamanyu Krutha Shiva Stotram

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Shree shiva stotram' (upamanyu kri'tam')

Jaya shankara paarvateepate mri'd'a shambho shashikhand'amand'ana |
Madanaantaka bhaktavatsala priyakailaasa dayaasudhaambudhe || 1 ||

Sadupaayakathaasvapand'ito hri'daye duh'khasharena khand'itah' |
Shashikhand'ashikhand'amand'anam' sharanam' yaami sharanyameeshvaram || 2 ||

Mahatah' paritah' prasarpatastamaso darshanabhedino bhide |
Dinanaatha iva svatejasaa hri'dayavyomni manaagudehi nah' || 3 ||

Na vayam' tava charmachakshushaa padaveemapyupaveekshitum' kshamaah' |
Kri'payaa'bhayadena chakshushaa sakalenesha vilokayaashu nah' || 4 ||

Tvadanusmri'tireva paavanee stutiyuktaa na hi vaktumeesha saa |
Madhuram' hi payah' svabhaavato nanu keedri'ksitasharkaraanvitam || 5 ||

Savisho'pyamri'taayate bhavaanchhavamund'aabharano'pi paavanah' |
Bhava eva bhavaantakah' sataam' samadri'sht'irvishamekshano'pi san || 6 ||

Api shooladharo niraamayo dri'd'havairaagyarato'pi raagavaan |
Api bhaikshyacharo maheshvarashcharitam' chitramidam' hi te prabho || 7 ||

Vitaratyabhivaanchhitam' dri'shaa paridri'sht'ah' kila kalpapaadapah' |
Hri'daye smri'ta eva dheemate namate'bheesht'aphalaprado bhavaan || 8 ||

Sahasaiva bhujangapaashavaanvinigri'hnaati na yaavadantakah' |
Abhayam' kuru taavadaashu me gatajeevasya punah' kimaushadhaih' || 9 ||

Savishairiva bheemapannagairvishayairebhiralam' parikshatam |
Amri'tairiva sambhramena maamabhishinchaashu dayaavalokanaih' || 10 ||

Munayo bahavo'dya dhanyataam' gamitaah' svaabhimataarthadarshinah' |
Karunaakara yena tena maamavasannam' nanu pashya chakshushaa || 11 ||

Pranamaamyatha yaami chaaparam' sharanam' kam' kri'panaabhayapradam |
Viraheeva vibho priyaamayam' paripashyaami bhavanmayam' jagat || 12 ||

Bahavo bhavataa'nukampitaah' kimiteeshaana na maanukampase |
Dadhataa kimu mandaraachalam' paramaanuh' kamat'hena durdharah' || 13 ||

Ashuchim' yadi maanumanyase kimidam' moordhni kapaaladaama te |
Uta shaat'hyamasaadhusanginam' vishalakshmaasi na kim' dvijihvadhri'k || 14 ||

Kva dri'sham' vidadhaami kim' karomyanutisht'haami katham' bhayaakulah' |
Kva nu tisht'hasi raksha raksha maamayi shambho sharanaagato'smi te || 15 ||

Vilut'haamyavanau kimaakulah' kimuro hanmi shirashchhinadmi vaa |
Kimu rodimi raarat'eemi kim' kri'panam' maam' na yadeekshase prabho || 16 ||

Shiva sarvaga sharva sharmada pranato deva dayaam' kurushva me |
Nama eeshvara naatha dikpate punarevesha namo namo'stu te || 17 ||

Sharanam' tarunendushekharah' sharanam' me giriraajakanyakaa |
Sharanam' punareva taavubhau sharanam' naanyadupaimi daivatam || 18 ||

Upamanyukri'tam' stavottamam' japatah' shambhusameepavartinah' |
Abhivaanchhitabhaagyasampadah' paramaayuh' pradadaati shankarah' || 19 ||

Upamanyukri'tam' stavottamam' prajapedyastu shivasya sannidhau |
Shivalokamavaapya so'chiraatsaha tenaiva shivena modate || 20 ||

Ityupamanyukri'tam' shivastotram' sampoornam |

Meaning

This sublime hymn composed by Upamanyu is one of the most heartfelt expressions of surrender to Lord Shiva. Upamanyu begins by joyfully praising Shankara — the Lord of Parvati, the moon-crested one, the destroyer of desire, the ocean of compassion, the beloved resident of Kailasa.

He confesses that grief has pierced his heart like an arrow and seeks refuge in Shiva, who alone can dispel the darkness within. Just as the rising sun dispels night, he prays that Shiva’s radiant grace may illumine his inner sky. Recognizing that human senses cannot grasp Shiva, he begs the Lord to look upon him with the eye of compassion.

Upamanyu admits that even praising Shiva is unnecessary—because remembering Him alone purifies. Shiva may appear fierce with skull garlands and ash-smeared form, but for true devotees He is pure nectar and liberation itself. Though Shiva carries a trident, practices austerity, and roams as a mendicant, He is also the most loving and generous Lord who grants boons freely.

He prays for immediate protection: “Before Death seizes me, save me!” He likens worldly pleasures to venomous snakes and begs Shiva to bathe him with the nectar of compassion. Seeing sages blessed by Shiva, Upamanyu asks for the same divine glance.

He pleads desperately: “Where shall I go? Whom shall I turn to? Protect me, O Shambhu!” Overwhelmed, he falls to the ground, cries, trembles, and pleads — feeling abandoned unless Shiva’s grace falls upon him. Finally, he proclaims both Shiva and Parvati as his eternal refuge.

The phalaśruti promises that chanting this stotra brings auspicious wealth, long life, Shiva’s nearness, and ultimately residence in Shiva-loka.

Benefits:
    •    Pure divine protection and removal of fear
    •    Uplifts mind, removes sorrow, grants peace
    •    Increases devotion, humility, and inner strength
    •    Bestows long life, prosperity, and Shiva’s grace
    •    Leads to spiritual elevation and Shiva-loka

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upamanyu Krutha Shiva Stotram?

It is a deeply devotional and heartfelt hymn composed by Rishi Upamanyu in his childhood, expressing his profound surrender and unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva. In this stotram, Upamanyu earnestly prays for Shiva's compassion and protection.

When and how should one recite this stotram?

This stotram can be recited daily in the morning or evening after bathing, with a pure and calm mind. Reciting it on Mondays and during Pradosham is considered especially auspicious and beneficial.

What are the main benefits of reciting this stotram?

Reciting this stotram brings Lord Shiva's grace, protection, removal of fears and sorrows, mental peace, courage, and spiritual upliftment. It also helps in fulfilling desires and paves the way for liberation (moksha).

Who can recite this stotram?

Anyone who has faith and devotion towards Lord Shiva can recite this stotram, irrespective of gender. It is particularly beneficial for those facing difficulties and seeking inner peace.

How many times should this stotram be recited?

It is customary to recite it once, three, five, or eleven times daily. The most important aspect is to recite it with a steady mind and deep devotion, rather than just focusing on the number of repetitions.

What is the origin or background of this stotram?

This stotram was composed by Rishi Upamanyu, who became an unshakeable devotee of Shiva at a young age. He overcame life's challenges through Shiva's grace, and his profound inner devotion served as the inspiration for this stotram.

Upamanyu Krutha Shiva Stotram

Meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

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