Shiva Ashtottara in Kannada – Step into the mystical realm of devotion and transcendence with the Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali, an enchanting hymn that unveils the divine splendor of Lord Shiva in 108 resplendent names. As the cosmic dancer, the benevolent deity, and the supreme source of existence, Lord Shiva captivates hearts and minds with his celestial presence.
In this sacred hymn, each name resonates with the rhythm of the universe, weaving a tapestry of divine attributes and cosmic energies. From the tranquil Om Namah Shivaya to the majestic Maheshwara, each name evokes reverence, invoking the boundless grace and blessings of the divine lord.
Shiva Ashtottara in Kannada
ಶಿವ ಅಷ್ಟೋತ್ತರ ಶತ ನಾಮಾವಳಿ
ಓಂ ಶಿವಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಶಂಭವೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪಿನಾಕಿನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಶಶಿಶೇಖರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ವಾಮದೇವಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ವಿರೂಪಾಕ್ಷಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಕಪರ್ದಿನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ನೀಲಲೋಹಿತಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಶಂಕರಾಯ ನಮಃ (10)
ಓಂ ಶೂಲಪಾಣಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಖಟ್ವಾಂಗಿನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುವಲ್ಲಭಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಶಿಪಿವಿಷ್ಟಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅಂಬಿಕಾನಾಥಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಶ್ರೀಕಂಠಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಭಕ್ತವತ್ಸಲಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಭವಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಶರ್ವಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ತ್ರಿಲೋಕೇಶಾಯ ನಮಃ (20)
ಓಂ ಶಿತಿಕಂಠಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಶಿವಾಪ್ರಿಯಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಉಗ್ರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಕಪಾಲಿನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಕಾಮಾರಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅಂಧಕಾಸುರ ಸೂದನಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಗಂಗಾಧರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಲಲಾಟಾಕ್ಷಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಕಾಲಕಾಲಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಕೃಪಾನಿಧಯೇ ನಮಃ (30)
ಓಂ ಭೀಮಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪರಶುಹಸ್ತಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಮೃಗಪಾಣಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಜಟಾಧರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಕೈಲಾಸವಾಸಿನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಕವಚಿನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಕಠೋರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ತ್ರಿಪುರಾಂತಕಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ವೃಷಾಂಕಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ವೃಷಭಾರೂಢಾಯ ನಮಃ (40)
ಓಂ ಭಸ್ಮೋದ್ಧೂಳಿತ ವಿಗ್ರಹಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸಾಮಪ್ರಿಯಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸ್ವರಮಯಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ತ್ರಯೀಮೂರ್ತಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅನೀಶ್ವರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪರಮಾತ್ಮನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸೋಮಸೂರ್ಯಾಗ್ನಿ ಲೋಚನಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಹವಿಷೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಯಜ್ಞಮಯಾಯ ನಮಃ (50)
ಓಂ ಸೋಮಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪಂಚವಕ್ತ್ರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸದಾಶಿವಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ವೀರಭದ್ರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಗಣನಾಥಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪ್ರಜಾಪತಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಹಿರಣ್ಯರೇತಸೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ದುರ್ಧರ್ಷಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಗಿರೀಶಾಯ ನಮಃ (60)
ಓಂ ಗಿರಿಶಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅನಘಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಭುಜಂಗ ಭೂಷಣಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಭರ್ಗಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಗಿರಿಧನ್ವನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಗಿರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಕೃತ್ತಿವಾಸಸೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪುರಾರಾತಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಭಗವತೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪ್ರಮಥಾಧಿಪಾಯ ನಮಃ (70)
ಓಂ ಮೃತ್ಯುಂಜಯಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮತನವೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಜಗದ್ವ್ಯಾಪಿನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಜಗದ್ಗುರವೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ವ್ಯೋಮಕೇಶಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಮಹಾಸೇನ ಜನಕಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಚಾರುವಿಕ್ರಮಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ರುದ್ರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಭೂತಪತಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸ್ಥಾಣವೇ ನಮಃ (80)
ಓಂ ಅಹಿರ್ಬುಧ್ನ್ಯಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ದಿಗಂಬರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅಷ್ಟಮೂರ್ತಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅನೇಕಾತ್ಮನೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸಾತ್ತ್ವಿಕಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಶುದ್ಧವಿಗ್ರಹಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಶಾಶ್ವತಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಖಂಡಪರಶವೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅಜಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪಾಶವಿಮೋಚಕಾಯ ನಮಃ (90)
ಓಂ ಮೃಡಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪಶುಪತಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ದೇವಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಮಹಾದೇವಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅವ್ಯಯಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಹರಯೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪೂಷದಂತಭಿದೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅವ್ಯಗ್ರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ದಕ್ಷಾಧ್ವರಹರಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಹರಾಯ ನಮಃ (100)
ಓಂ ಭಗನೇತ್ರಭಿದೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅವ್ಯಕ್ತಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸಹಸ್ರಾಕ್ಷಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಸಹಸ್ರಪಾದೇ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅಪವರ್ಗಪ್ರದಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಅನಂತಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ತಾರಕಾಯ ನಮಃ
ಓಂ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರಾಯ ನಮಃ (108)
ಇತಿ ಶ್ರೀಶಿವಾಷ್ಟೋತ್ತರಶತನಾಮಾವಳಿಃ ಸಮಾಪ್ತಾ
Table 1: Names of Lord Shiva (1-36)
| Serial Number | Divine Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Om Shivaaya Namah | The Auspicious One |
| 2 | Om Maheshwaraaya Namah | Lord of Gods |
| 3 | Om Shambhave Namah | Bestower of Prosperity |
| 4 | Om Pinakine Namah | One Who Holds the Bow |
| 5 | Om Shashishekharaya Namah | Wearer of the Crescent Moon |
| 6 | Om Vamadevaya Namah | Auspicious and Pleasing God |
| 7 | Om Virupakshaya Namah | Lord with Oblique Eyes |
| 8 | Om Kapardine Namah | Lord with Thickly Matted Hair |
| 9 | Om Nilalohitaya Namah | Red and Blue in Color |
| 10 | Om Shankaraya Namah | Giver of Happiness and Prosperity |
| 11 | Om Shulapanine Namah | Holder of the Trident |
| 12 | Om Khatvangine Namah | Carrier of the Knurled Club |
| 13 | Om Vishnuvallabhaya Namah | Dear to Lord Vishnu |
| 14 | Om Shipivishtaya Namah | Emitting Rays of Light |
| 15 | Om Ambikanathaya Namah | Consort of Ambika (Parvati) |
| 16 | Om Shrikanthaya Namah | Of Glorious Neck |
| 17 | Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah | Favourably Inclined Towards Devotees |
| 18 | Om Bhavaya Namah | Existence Itself |
| 19 | Om Sharvaya Namah | Remover of All Troubles |
| 20 | Om Trilokeshaya Namah | Lord of All the Three Worlds |
| 21 | Om Shitikanthaya Namah | Lord with a White Neck |
| 22 | Om Shiva-Priyaya Namah | Beloved of Parvati |
| 23 | Om Ugraya Namah | Extremely Fierce Nature |
| 24 | Om Kapaline Namah | Wearer of a Necklace of Skulls |
| 25 | Om Kamaraye Namah | Enemy of Kamadeva |
| 26 | Om Andhakasurasudanaya Namah | Slayer of the Asura Andhaka |
| 27 | Om Gangadharaya Namah | Holder of the Ganges River |
| 28 | Om Lalatakshaya Namah | One with an Eye in the Forehead |
| 29 | Om Kalakalaya Namah | The Death of Death |
| 30 | Om Kripanidhaye Namah | Treasure of Compassion |
| 31 | Om Bhimaya Namah | Possessing a Fearful Form |
| 32 | Om Parashuhastaya Namah | Holder of an Axe in Hands |
| 33 | Om Mrigapanaye Namah | Possessor of a Deer in Hands |
| 34 | Om Jatadharaya Namah | Keeper of Tresses (Jata) |
| 35 | Om Kailasavasine Namah | Resident of Kailasha |
| 36 | Om Kawachine Namah | Possessor of Armour |
Table 2: Names of Lord Shiva (37-72)
| Serial Number | Divine Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Om Kathoraya Namah | Possessor of a Strong Body |
| 38 | Om Tripurantakaya Namah | Slayer of the Demon Tripurasura |
| 39 | Om Vrishankaya Namah | Holder of a Bull Symbol on a Flag |
| 40 | Om Vrishabharudhaya Namah | Rider of a Bull |
| 41 | Om Bhasmodhulitavigrahaya Namah | One Covered in Ashes |
| 42 | Om Samapriyaya Namah | Lover of All Equally |
| 43 | Om Swaramayaya Namah | Residing in All Seven Notes |
| 44 | Om Trayimurtaye Namah | Possessor of Vedic Form |
| 45 | Om Anishwaraya Namah | Without a Superior |
| 46 | Om Sarvajnaya Namah | Knower of All |
| 47 | Om Paramatmane Namah | Supreme Soul |
| 48 | Om Somasuryagnilochanaya Namah | Possessor of Eyes in the Form of Sun, Moon, and Fire |
| 49 | Om Havishe Namah | Wealthy in the Form of Offerings (Ahuti) |
| 50 | Om Yajnamayaya Namah | Architect of All Sacrificial Rites |
| 51 | Om Somaya Namah | Inclusive of the Form of Uma |
| 52 | Om Panchavaktraya Namah | God of the Five Activities |
| 53 | Om Sadashivaya Namah | Eternal Auspiciousness |
| 54 | Om Vishveshwaraya Namah | Lord of the Universe |
| 55 | Om Virabhadraya Namah | Violent yet Peaceful |
| 56 | Om Gananathaya Namah | Leader of the Ganas (Attendants) |
| 57 | Om Prajapataye Namah | Creator of the Universe |
| 58 | Om Hiranyaretase Namah | Emitter of Golden Souls |
| 59 | Om Durdharshaya Namah | Unconquerable |
| 60 | Om Girishaya Namah | Lord of Mountains |
| 61 | Om Anaghaya Namah | Without Impurities |
| 62 | Om Bujangabhushanaya Namah | Adorned with Golden Snakes |
| 63 | Om Bhargaya Namah | Destroyer of All Sins |
| 64 | Om Giridhanvane Namah | Weapon is a Mountain |
| 65 | Om Giripriyaya Namah | Fond of Mountains |
| 66 | Om Krittivasase Namah | Wearing Tiger Skin Clothing |
| 67 | Om Purarataye Namah | Destroyer of Enemies of the Town |
| 68 | Om Bhagawate Namah | God of Prosperity |
| 69 | Om Pramathadhipaya Namah | Leader of the Goblins |
| 70 | Om Mrityunjayaya Namah | Conqueror of Death |
| 71 | Om Sukshmatanave Namah | Possessor of a Subtle Body |
| 72 | Om Jagadvyapine Namah | Resident of the World |
Table 3: Names of Lord Shiva (73-108)
| Serial Number | Divine Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 73 | Om Jagadguruve Namah | Guru of All the Worlds |
| 74 | Om Vyomakeshaya Namah | Whose Hair Spreads in the Sky |
| 75 | Om Mahasenajanakaya Namah | Father of Kartikeya |
| 76 | Om Charuvikramaya Namah | Guardian of Wandering Pilgrims |
| 77 | Om Rudraya Namah | Gets Sad by the Pain of Devotees |
| 78 | Om Bhutapataye Namah | Lord of Panchabhuta or Bhutapreta |
| 79 | Om Sthanave Namah | Firm and Immovable Deity |
| 80 | Om Ahirbudhnyaya Namah | Possessor of Kundalini |
| 81 | Om Digambaraya Namah | Whose Robes Is the Cosmos |
| 82 | Om Ashtamurtaye Namah | Possessor of Eight Forms |
| 83 | Om Anekatmane Namah | Possessor of Many Forms |
| 84 | Om Sattvikaya Namah | Lord of Boundless Energy |
| 85 | Om Shuddhavigrahaya Namah | Lord of Pure Soul |
| 86 | Om Shashvataya Namah | Eternal and Endless |
| 87 | Om Khandaparashave Namah | Wearer of a Broken Axe |
| 88 | Om Ajaya Namah | Boundless |
| 89 | Om Pashavimochakaya Namah | Releaser of All Fetters |
| 90 | Om Mridaya Namah | Shows Only Mercy |
| 91 | Om Pashupataye Namah | Lord of Animals |
| 92 | Om Devaya Namah | Lord of Devas |
| 93 | Om Mahadevaya Namah | Greatest of the Gods |
| 94 | Om Avyayaya Namah | Never Subject to Change |
| 95 | Om Haraye Namah | Same as Lord Vishnu |
| 96 | Om Bhaganetrabhide Namah | Damaged Bhaga’s Eye |
| 97 | Om Avyaktaya Namah | Unseen |
| 98 | Om Dakshadhwaraharaya Namah | Destroyer of Daksha’s Sacrifice (Yagya) |
| 99 | Om Haraya Namah | Dissolver of Bondage and Sins |
| 100 | Om Pushadantabhide Namah | Punisher of Pushan |
| 101 | Om Avyagraya Namah | Steady and Unwavering |
| 102 | Om Sahasrakshaya Namah | Possessor of Thousand Eyes |
| 103 | Om Sahasrapade Namah | Possessor of Thousand Feet |
| 104 | Om Anekadantaya Namah | Possessor of Many Tusks |
| 105 | Om Durdarshaya Namah | Hard to Perceive |
| 106 | Om Durjayaya Namah | Difficult to Conquer |
| 107 | Om Anantaya Namah | Infinite |
| 108 | Om Maheshwaraaya Namah | Supreme Lord of the Universe |
Exploring the Divine: Shiva Ashtottara in Kannada
Introduction: In the rich tapestry of Hindu spirituality, few deities command as much reverence and devotion as Lord Shiva. His divine presence is felt across the length and breadth of Karnataka, where devotees seek solace and blessings through prayers offered in their native language, Kannada. One such sacred prayer is the “Shiva Ashtottara,” a compilation of 108 divine names of Lord Shiva, each capturing a facet of his boundless glory and grace.
Understanding Shiva Ashtottara
The term “Ashtottara” holds a special place in Hindu tradition, signifying the recitation of 108 names of a deity as a form of devotion and reverence. The Shiva Ashtottara, in particular, traces its origins to ancient texts and scriptures, where the divine names of Lord Shiva were extolled as a means of invoking his blessings and protection.
The Divine Names of Lord Shiva in Kannada
In the sacred verses of the Shiva Ashtottara, the divine names of Lord Shiva are rendered in the mellifluous tones of the Kannada language, infusing each syllable with profound meaning and resonance. Here, let us explore a few of these divine names and their significance:
- “ಮಹಾದೇವ” (Mahadeva): The Great God, symbolizing Shiva’s supreme authority and power.
- “ನೀಲಕಂಠ” (Neelakantha): The Blue-Throated One, alluding to Shiva’s act of consuming the poison to save the universe.
- “ರುದ್ರ” (Rudra): The Fierce One, representing Shiva’s aspect as the destroyer of ignorance and negativity.
Devotional Practices and Benefits
Chanting the Shiva Ashtottara in Kannada is not merely a ritual but a profound spiritual practice that offers immense benefits to devotees. Through the repetition of these divine names, one can experience a deep sense of connection with Lord Shiva and his divine attributes. Some of the spiritual benefits include:
- Purification of the mind and heart.
- Cultivation of inner peace and tranquility.
- Protection from negative influences and obstacles on the spiritual path.
How to Incorporate Shiva Ashtottara into Daily Practice
Integrating the recitation of Shiva Ashtottara into your daily spiritual routine is simple yet immensely rewarding. Here are some practical tips to help you get started:
- Create a Sacred Space: Dedicate a corner of your home to your spiritual practice, adorned with images or idols of Lord Shiva.
- Set Aside Time: Allocate a few minutes each day for chanting the Shiva Ashtottara, preferably during a quiet and peaceful time.
- Use a Japa Mala: Consider using a japa mala (prayer beads) to keep track of your repetitions and maintain focus during the recitation.
- Invoke Devotion: Approach the recitation with sincerity and devotion, allowing the divine names to resonate in your heart and mind.
Conclusion
The Shiva Ashtottara in Kannada is not merely a string of words but a sacred invocation that opens the door to the divine presence of Lord Shiva. Through its recitation, devotees can embark on a journey of spiritual transformation, drawing closer to the essence of the Supreme Being. Let us embrace this ancient practice with reverence and joy, knowing that the blessings of Lord Shiva are ever-present for those who seek them.
References
- “Shiva Ashtottara Stotram,” Sacred Hindu Texts.
- “The Essence of Shiva,” Swami Sivananda.
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