Shiv Tandav Stotram | शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम
Shiva Tandav Stotram Sanskrit Lyrics
जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम्। डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनादवड्डमर्वयं चकार चण्डताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम्॥ १॥ जटाकटाहसंभ्रमभ्रमन्निलिम्पनिर्झरी विलोलवीचिवल्लरीविराजमानमूर्धनि। धगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वलल्ललाटपट्टपावके किशोरचन्द्रशेखरे रतिः प्रतिक्षणं मम॥ २॥ धराधरेन्द्रनन्दिनीविलासबन्धुबन्धुर स्फुरद्दिगन्तसन्ततिप्रमोदमानमानसे। कृपाकटाक्षधोरणीनिरुद्धदुर्धरापदि क्वचिच्चिदम्बरं मनो विनोदमेतु वस्तुनि॥ ३॥ जटाभुजङ्गपिङ्गलस्फुरत्फणामणिप्रभा कदम्बकुङ्कुमद्रवप्रलिप्तदिग्वधूमुखे। मदान्धसिन्धुरस्फुरत्त्वगुत्तरीयमेदुरे मनो विनोदमद्भुतं बिभर्तु भूतभर्तरि॥ ४॥ सहस्रलोचनप्रभृत्यशेषलेखशेखर प्रसूनधूलिधोरणी विधूसराङ्घ्रिपीठभूः। भुजङ्गराजमालया निबद्धजाटजूटकः श्रियै चिराय जायतां चकोरबन्धुशेखरः॥ ५॥ ललाटचत्वरज्वलद्धनञ्जयस्फुलिङ्गभा- निपीतपञ्चसायकं नमन्निलिम्पनायकम्। सुधामयूखलेखया विराजमानशेखरं महाकपालिसम्पदे शिरोजटालमस्तु नः॥ ६॥ करालभालपट्टिकाधगद्धगद्धगज्ज्वल- द्धनञ्जयाहुतीकृतप्रचण्डपञ्चसायके। धराधरेन्द्रनन्दिनीकुचाग्रचित्रपत्रक- प्रकल्पनैकशिल्पिनि त्रिलोचने रतिर्मम॥ ७॥ नवीनमेघमण्डली निरुद्धदुर्धरस्फुरत्- कुहूनिशीथिनीतमः प्रबन्धबद्धकन्धरः। निलिम्पनिर्झरीधरस्तनोतु कृत्तिसिन्धुरः कलानिधानबन्धुरः श्रियं जगद्धुरंधरः॥ ८॥ प्रफुल्लनीलपङ्कजप्रपञ्चकालिमप्रभा- वलम्बिकण्ठकन्दलीरुचिप्रबद्धकन्धरम्। स्मरच्छिदं पुरच्छिदं भवच्छिदं मखच्छिदं गजच्छिदांधकच्छिदं तमन्तकच्छिदं भजे॥ ९॥ अखर्वसर्वमङ्गलाकलाकदम्बमञ्जरी- रसप्रवाहमाधुरी विजृम्भणामधुव्रतम्। स्मरान्तकं पुरान्तकं भवान्तकं मखान्तकं गजान्तकान्धकान्तकं तमन्तकान्तकं भजे॥ १०॥ जयत्वदभ्रविभ्रमभ्रमद्भुजङ्गमश्वस- द्विनिर्गमत्क्रमस्फुरत्करालभालहव्यवाट्। धिमिद्धिमिद्धिमिध्वनन्मृदङ्गतुङ्गमङ्गल ध्वनिक्रमप्रवर्तित प्रचण्डताण्डवः शिवः॥ ११॥ दृषद्विचित्रतल्पयोर्भुजङ्गमौक्तिकस्रजोर्- गरिष्ठरत्नलोष्ठयोः सुहृद्विपक्षपक्षयोः। तृणारविन्दचक्षुषोः प्रजामहीमहेन्द्रयोः समं प्रवर्तयन्मनः कदा सदाशिवं भजे॥ १२॥ कदा निलिम्पनिर्झरीनिकुञ्जकोटरे वसन् विमुक्तदुर्मतिः सदा शिरःस्थमञ्जलिं वहन्। विमुक्तलोललोचनोललामभाललग्नकः शिवेति मंत्रमुच्चरन् कदा सुखी भवाम्यहम्॥ १३॥ इदं हि नित्यमेवमुक्तमुत्तमोत्तमं स्तवं पठन्स्मरन्ब्रुवन्नरो विशुद्धिमेतिसन्ततम्। हरे गुरौ सुभक्तिमाशु याति नान्यथा गतिं विमोहनं हि देहिनां सुशङ्करस्य चिन्तनम्॥ १४॥ पूजावसानसमये दशवक्रत्रगीतं यः शम्भूपूजनपरं पठति प्रदोषे। तस्य स्थिरां रथगजेन्द्रतुरङ्गयुक्तां लक्ष्मीं सदैव सुमुखिं प्रददाति शम्भुः॥ १५॥
Shiva Tandav Stotram English Lyrics
1. Jatatavigalajjala pravahapavitasthale Gale’valambya lambitam bhujanga tungamalikam Damad damad damad manninadavaddamarvayam Chakara chanda tandavam tanotu nah Shivah Shivam 2. Jatakatahasambhrama bhramannilimpanirjhari Vilolavichivalari virajamanamurdhani Dhagaddhagaddhagajjvalallalatapattapavake Kishorachandrashekhare ratih pratikshanam mama 3. Dharadharendranandini vilasabandhubandhura Sphuradigantasantatipramodamanamanase Krupakatakshadhorani niruddhadurdharapadi Kvachicchidambaramano vinodametuvastuni 4. Jatabhujanga pingalasphuratphanamaniprabha Kadambakunkumadrava praliptadigvadhumukhe Madanthasindhurasphurattvaguttariyamedure Mano vinodamadbhutam bibhartu bhutabhrtari 5. Sahasralochanaprabhutya sheshalehasa lekshara Prasuna dhulidhorani vidhusaranghripithabhuh Bhujangrajamalayani baddhajatjootakah Shriyai chiraya jaytam chakorabandhu shekharah 6. Lalat chatvarajvaladhananjaya sphulingabha Nipita panchasayakam namannilimpanayakam Sudhamayukha lekhaya virajamanashekharam Mahakapalisampade shirojatala mastunah 7. Karalabhala pattika dhagaddhagaddhagajjvalad Dhananjayahutikrta prachanda panchasayake Dharadharendranandini kuchagra chitra patra Prakalpanaika shilpini trilochane ratirmama 8. Navinmegh mandali niruddha durdhar sphurat Kuhu nishithinitam prabadh bandha kandharah Nilimpanirjharidhara stanotu krtt sindhurah Kalanidhanabandhura shriyam jagaddhurandhara 9. Praphullanila pankajaprapanchakalimaprabha Valambi kantakandali ruchiprabhaddhakandharam Smarchchidam purachchidam bhavachchidam makhachchidam Gajachhidandhakachchidam tamantakachchidam bhaje 10. Akharva sarvamangal kala kadamba manjari Rasapravahamadhuri vijrmbhana madhuvratam Smarchchidam purachchidam bhavachchidam makhachchidam Gajachhidandhakachchidam tamantakachchidam bhaje 11. Jayatvadhbra vibhra bhramadbhujangamashvasad Vinirgamat kramasphurat karalabhala havyavat Dhimiddhimiddhimidvananmrdangatungamangalam Dhvani kramapravartita prachandatandavah Shivah 12. Drsadvichitra talpayor bhujanga mauktikasrajo Garishtharatna loshtayo suhrudvipaksha pakshayoh Trnaravind chakshushoh prajamahimahendrayoh Samam pravartayam manah kada sadashivam bhaje 13. Kada nilimpa nirjhari nikunj kotare vasan Vimuktadurmatih sada sirah sthamajalim vahan Vimuktalolalochano lalamabhala lagnakah Shiveti mantra muchcharan kada sukhi bhavamyaham 14. Idam hi nityameva muktamuttamottamam stavam Pathansmaran bruvannaro vishuddhimeti santatam Hare gurau subhaktimashu yati naanyatha gatim Vimohanam hi dehinam sushankarasya chintanam 15. Pujavasanasamayeda shivaktrayogeeta Yah shambhu poojana param pathati pradoshe Tasya sthiraam ratha gajendra turanga yuktaam Lakshmeem sadaiva sumukheem pradadati shambhuh
Shiva Tandav Stotram English Meaning
1. "With his matted hair soaked in the water flowing from the sacred Ganga, adorning his neck with a majestic garland of snakes, and thundering the celestial sound of his drum, Shiva performs the fierce Tandava. May that Lord Shiva bless us with auspiciousness." 2. "With his matted locks shimmering with the dancing streams of Ganga, his forehead blazing with fire, and with the crescent moon on his head, may Lord Shiva, who captivates the mind at every moment, reside within me." 3. "In Shiva’s heart, joy emanates as he glances at the playful expressions of Parvati, daughter of the mountain king. His compassion shields us from all troubles, and may his essence bring delight to my mind." 4. "As the gleaming hood of the snake around his neck shines with rubies, Shiva, the Lord of beings, appears wondrous with the kunkuma-stained faces of heavenly maidens. May he delight our minds." 5. "The feet of Lord Shiva are adorned with flowers from countless divine beings, and his hair, bound in a majestic manner, is adorned with a garland of serpents. May he, who wears the crescent moon, bring us fortune for eternity." 6. "His forehead ablaze with flames and eyes brightened by the serpent's glow, Shiva, adorned with the crescent moon, the protector of all, bestow upon us great prosperity." 7. "With a dreadful brow and blazing fire, offering the enemies as a sacrifice, he, the creator of art, crafted with Parvati’s beauty, fills my heart with devotion." 8. "With a neck blackened by the flow of poison from the cosmic churning, and a neck that resembles a cloud-wrapped mountain, may Lord Shiva bring forth prosperity and hold the universe together." 9. "I worship the Lord who defeated desires, vanquished cities, and ended sacrificial offerings. He is the destroyer of demons, Andhaka, and death itself." 10. "He is the source of endless joy, embodying auspicious qualities, and the destroyer of all evils, including Kama (desire), cities, worldly attachments, and sacrifices. May I worship that destroyer of sins." 11. "Shiva's fierce Tandava dances forth with a terrifying, roaring sound as his hands shake serpents, the world trembles, and the auspicious drum beats in rhythm. May that glorious dance of Shiva bring us peace." 12. "Whether in the lap of a friend or foe, on the soft petals of a lotus, or within a temple of serpents, Shiva’s mind remains steadfast. May I always worship that steadfast, benevolent Shiva." 13. "When will I, free from all impurities, meditate upon Shiva, residing in the cool groves by the divine rivers, with hands folded in reverence, eyes gazing at his forehead, and chanting 'Shiva'?" 14. "If one recites this supreme hymn with mindfulness and devotion, he attains purity and unwavering faith in Lord Shiva, the true spiritual teacher. Contemplating on Shiva removes delusions and leads to liberation." 15. "At the end of his worship, if one recites this hymn, which is the best of the best, with full devotion, Lord Shambhu grants him unending wealth, prosperity, and happiness."
Shiva Tandav Stotram Significance
The Shiv Tandav Stotram is a powerful and rhythmic hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, composed by Ravana, the King of Lanka. The verses describe Shiva’s majestic dance (Tandava), which represents cosmic cycles of creation and destruction, as well as a deep meditation on Shiva’s beauty, grace, and power. This stotram is believed to bring peace, protection, and prosperity to those who chant it with devotion, fostering inner strength and clarity of mind. शिव तांडव स्तोत्रम एक शक्तिशाली और लयबद्ध स्तुति है जो भगवान शिव को समर्पित है, जिसे लंका के राजा रावण द्वारा रचा गया था। इसमें शिव के तांडव नृत्य का वर्णन है, जो सृष्टि और संहार के चक्र का प्रतीक है, साथ ही भगवान शिव के सौंदर्य, कृपा और शक्ति का गहन ध्यान है। इस स्तोत्र का जाप भक्तिभाव से करने पर शांति, सुरक्षा, और समृद्धि प्राप्त होती है तथा मन की स्थिरता और आंतरिक शक्ति प्राप्त होती है।