ಶರಭೇಶಾಷ್ಟಕಮ್
Sharabha Ashtakam in Kannada · ಕನ್ನಡ
ನಿಮ್ಮ ಭಾಷೆ/ಲಿಪಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಓದಿ
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Shaiva-Shakta tantras (Sharabheshvara Ashtakam / Sharabhesha Ashtakam, traditionally associated with the Rudrayamala / Shiva-Shakti tantric tradition) · Traditional (attributed to the tantric Shaiva tradition) · Classical / medieval
When Vishnu took the Narasimha (man-lion) form to slay the demon Hiranyakashipu, his terrible wrath did not subside even after the demon's death, and the worlds trembled. To restore balance, Shiva manifested as Sharabha — a colossal lion-bird being — and pacified Narasimha. The Sharabha Ashtakam celebrates this Sharabheshvara form, framed as a tantric stotra with ritual meditation (dhyana) preceding the eight verses of praise.
✦ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹೇಳಿದಂತೆ
It is said that the very form of Sharabha was able to absorb and calm a fury that the gods themselves could not approach — the unbearable rage of Narasimha. For this reason devotees hold that the Sharabha Ashtakam can quell even the most violent unseen forces, black magic and afflictions, transmuting fierce energy into the protective grace of Shiva.
ಅರ್ಥದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪೂರ್ಣ ಪಾಠ
ಯಾವುದೇ ಸಾಲನ್ನು ಅಥವಾ ▶ ಬಟನ್ ಒತ್ತಿ ಕೇಳಿ
ದೇವಾದಿದೇವಾಯ ಜಗನ್ಮಯಾಯ ಶಿವಾಯ ನಾಲೀಕನಿಭಾನನಾಯ। ಶರ್ವಾಯ ಭೀಮಾಯ ಶರಾಧಿಪಾಯ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಶರಭೇಶ್ವರಾಯ॥೧॥
Devadi-Devaya Jagan-Mayaya Shivaya Nalika-Nibhananaya। Sharvaya Bhimaya Sharadhipaya Namo'stu Tubhyam Sharabheshvaraya॥1॥
ಅರ್ಥ:Salutations to you, O Sharabheshvara — God of gods, pervader of all the worlds, the auspicious Shiva of lotus-radiant face, the destroyer (Sharva), the terrible one, the lord of arrows.
ಶೀತಾಂಶುಚೂಡಾಯ ದಿಗಮ್ಬರಾಯ ಸೃಷ್ಟಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಧ್ವಂಸನಕಾರಣಾಯ। ಜಟಾಕಲಾಪಾಯ ಜಿತೇನ್ದ್ರಿಯಾಯ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಶರಭೇಶ್ವರಾಯ॥೨॥
Shitamshu-Chudaya Digambaraya Srishti-Sthiti-Dhvamsana-Karanaya। Jata-Kalapaya Jitendriyaya Namo'stu Tubhyam Sharabheshvaraya॥2॥
ಅರ್ಥ:Salutations to you, O Sharabheshvara — bearer of the cool moon on your crest, sky-clad, the cause of creation, preservation and dissolution, with matted locks piled high, conqueror of the senses.
ಕಲಙ್ಕಕಣ್ಠಾಯ ಭವಾನ್ತಕಾಯ ಕಪಾಲಶೂಲಾತ್ತಕರಾಮ್ಬುಜಾಯ। ಭುಜಙ್ಗಭೂಷಾಯ ಪುರಾನ್ತಕಾಯ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಶರಭೇಶ್ವರಾಯ॥೩॥
Kalanka-Kanthaya Bhavantakaya Kapala-Shulatta-Karambujaya। Bhujanga-Bhushaya Purantakaya Namo'stu Tubhyam Sharabheshvaraya॥3॥
ಅರ್ಥ:Salutations to you, O Sharabheshvara — whose throat bears the dark mark (of the poison), the ender of worldly bondage, holding skull and trident in your lotus hands, adorned with serpents, the destroyer of the three cities.
ಶಮಾದಿಷಟ್ಕಾಯ ಯಮಾನ್ತಕಾಯ ಯಮಾದಿಯೋಗಾಷ್ಟಕಸಿದ್ಧಿದಾಯ। ಉಮಾಧಿನಾಥಾಯ ಪುರಾತನಾಯ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಶರಭೇಶ್ವರಾಯ॥೪॥
Shamadi-Shatkaya Yamantakaya Yamadi-Yogashtaka-Siddhidaya। Umadhinathaya Puratanaya Namo'stu Tubhyam Sharabheshvaraya॥4॥
ಅರ್ಥ:Salutations to you, O Sharabheshvara — endowed with the six virtues beginning with tranquillity, the conqueror of death, giver of the eight perfections of yoga from yama onward, the supreme lord of Uma, the ancient one.
ಘೃಣಾದಿಪಾಶಾಷ್ಟಕವರ್ಜಿತಾಯ ಖಿಲೀಕೃತಾಸ್ಮತ್ಪಥಿ ಪೂರ್ವಗಾಯ। ಗುಣಾದಿಹೀನಾಯ ಗುಣತ್ರಯಾಯ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಶರಭೇಶ್ವರಾಯ॥೫॥
Ghrinadi-Pashashtaka-Varjitaya Khili-Kritasmat-Pathi Purvagaya। Gunadi-Hinaya Gunatrayaya Namo'stu Tubhyam Sharabheshvaraya॥5॥
ಅರ್ಥ:Salutations to you, O Sharabheshvara — free of the eight snares beginning with cruelty and pity, the foremost guide upon our barren path, devoid of qualities yet the source of the three gunas.
ಕಾಲಾಯ ವೇದಾಮೃತಕನ್ದಲಾಯ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣಕೌತೂಹಲಕಾರಣಾಯ। ಸ್ಥೂಲಾಯ ಸೂಕ್ಷ್ಮಾಯ ಸ್ವರೂಪಗಾಯ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಶರಭೇಶ್ವರಾಯ॥೬॥
Kalaya Vedamrita-Kandalaya Kalyana-Kautuhala-Karanaya। Sthulaya Sukshmaya Svarupa-Gaya Namo'stu Tubhyam Sharabheshvaraya॥6॥
ಅರ್ಥ:Salutations to you, O Sharabheshvara — who are Time itself, the wellspring of the Vedas' nectar, the cause of the joyous wonder of auspiciousness, the gross and the subtle, abiding in your own true form.
ಪಞ್ಚಾನನಾಯಾನಿಲಭಾಸ್ಕರಾಯ ಪಞ್ಚಾಶದರ್ಣಾದ್ಯಪರಾಕ್ಷಯಾಯ। ಪಞ್ಚಾಕ್ಷರೇಶಾಯ ಜಗದ್ಧಿತಾಯ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಶರಭೇಶ್ವರಾಯ॥೭॥
Panchananayanila-Bhaskaraya Panchashad-Arnady-Aparakshayaya। Panchaksharesaya Jagad-Dhitaya Namo'stu Tubhyam Sharabheshvaraya॥7॥
ಅರ್ಥ:Salutations to you, O Sharabheshvara — the five-faced, the wind and the sun, imperishable beyond the fifty letters and all that is supreme, the Lord of the five-syllabled mantra, the benefactor of the world.
ಹರಾಯ ಭೀಮಾಯ ಹರಿಪ್ರಿಯಾಯ ಭವಾಯ ಶಾನ್ತಾಯ ಪರಾತ್ಪರಾಯ। ಮೃಡಾಯ ರುದ್ರಾಯ ವಿಲೋಚನಾಯ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಶರಭೇಶ್ವರಾಯ॥೮॥
Haraya Bhimaya Hari-Priyaya Bhavaya Shantaya Paratparaya। Mridaya Rudraya Vilochanaya Namo'stu Tubhyam Sharabheshvaraya॥8॥
ಅರ್ಥ:Salutations to you, O Sharabheshvara — Hara, the terrible one, dear to Hari, Being itself, the peaceful, the supreme beyond the supreme, the gracious Mrida, the fierce Rudra, the three-eyed.
ಪದ-ಪದ ಅರ್ಥ
ಉಚ್ಚಾರಣೆ ಕೇಳಲು ಯಾವುದೇ ಪದವನ್ನು ಕ್ಲಿಕ್ ಮಾಡಿ
Sharabha Ashtakam ಪಾರಾಯಣದ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನಗಳು
Invokes the fierce protective Sharabha form of Shiva, traditionally for the strongest spiritual protection
Believed to pacify and absorb intense, uncontrolled or destructive energies (as Sharabha calmed Narasimha)
Removes deep-seated fear and grants the courage of the lion-bird god
Each verse meditates on Shiva as both gross and subtle, fierce and gracious — uniting Rudra and Mrida
Recited for protection from black magic, evil influences and unseen dangers
Praises Shiva as Lord of the five-syllabled mantra and giver of the eight yogic perfections, supporting sadhana
Sharabha Ashtakam ಪಾರಾಯಣ ವಿಧಿ
This is a tantric stotra; recite it with reverence and inner steadiness. After the customary nyasa and dhyana of Sharabheshvara given in the tantras, chant the eight verses, each sealed by 'Namo'stu Tubhyam Sharabheshvaraya'. It is recited facing a Sharabha or Shiva image, ideally before a lamp. As a protective hymn it may be repeated 8 times. Those new to fierce-form worship may simply chant it devotionally as a Shiva stuti.
ಪದೇ ಪದೇ ಕೇಳುವ ಪ್ರಶ್ನೆಗಳು
ಇವನ್ನೂ ಓದಿ
ॐ
ಪೂರ್ಣ Sharabha Ashtakamವನ್ನು ಶ್ಲೋಕ-ಶ್ಲೋಕ ಅರ್ಥದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಓದಿ, ಅಥವಾ ಇನ್ನಷ್ಟು ಪವಿತ್ರ ಪಾಠಗಳನ್ನು ನೋಡಿ