Ramalingashtakam
रामलिङ्गाष्टकम् in English · English
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The Ramalingashtakam is a cherished traditional hymn. Eight verses to the Shiva-linga worshipped by Lord Rama at Rameswaram (Ramalingeshwara) — the great linga of the southern sea, one of the holiest Shaiva shrines and a Jyotirlinga.
✦ As told in scripture
It is said that to recite the Ramalingashtakam with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the Lord, who never forsakes those who lovingly call upon Him.
The Mantra
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vedavṛndavanditaṃ vareṇyarūpasundaraṃ dhenudugdhadohaphenasannibhaṃ sadāśivam | dhyānadhyeyamaprameyamagraṇe(gaṇ)yamīśvaraṃ (śrī) rāmaliṅgamādyamīśamīśvaraṃ smarāmyaham || 1|| pañcavaktramīdṛśaṃ bhujaṅgameśavanditaṃ bhānutārakeśvarānalatrinetradhāriṇam | nāgarājabhūṣaṇaṃ vibhūtidehadhūsaraṃ (śrī) rāmaliṅgamādyamīśamīśvaraṃ smarāmyaham || 2|| pārvatīpayodharaprabhāvihāralālasaṃ krīḍanāya śailajārdhadehabhāgabhoginam | urvaśīmukhābhireva tāṇḍavānurañjitaṃ (śrī) rāmaliṅgamādyamīśamīśvaraṃ smarāmyaham || 3|| ghaṇṭikātriśūlapāśayantrarājadhāriṇaṃ śrīvasantabhairavādisarvarāgarāgiṇam | bilvarujya(rucya)padmamallikādipuṣpapūjitaṃ (śrī) rāmaliṅgamādyamīśamīśvaraṃ smarāmyaham || 4|| netrajātavedasā prasūnapañcabāṇahaṃ dakṣayajñavedagarbha(?)mantratānurañjitam | śrīharaṃ purāpahaṃ surāvalīsukhapradaṃ (śrī) rāmaliṅgamādyamīśamīśvaraṃ smarāmyaham || 5|| dhūrjaṭiṃ trilocanaṃ mṛḍāhvayaṃ sadāśivaṃ sundaraṃ vṛṣādhirūḍhamambayānurañjitam | śaṅkaraṃ kapardinaṃ maheśvaraṃ haraṃ śivaṃ (śrī) rāmaliṅgamādyamīśamīśvaraṃ smarāmyaham || 6|| jyotīrūpamindumaulimaṅgalapradaṃ haraṃ viśvasṛṣṭirakṣamīṣaṇaṃ maheśvaraṃ (rakṣaṇapraṇāśahetumīśvaram) | liṅgarūpamadvayaṃ(ca)jāhnavītaṭī(jaṭā)dharaṃ (śrī) rāmaliṅgamādyamīśamīśvaraṃ smarāmyaham || 7|| tathaiva viśvanāthameva kāśikāpure sthitaṃ śrīgirau ca mallikārjuneśvaraṃ sureśvaram | tathaiva narmadātaṭe triśūlapāṇinaṃ śivaṃ (śrī) rāmaliṅgamādyamīśamīśvaraṃ smarāmyaham || 8|| rāmaliṅgāṣṭakaṃ puṇyaṃ yaḥ paṭhecchivasannidhau | śivalokamavāpnoti śivena saha modate || 9|| || iti śrīrāmaliṅgāṣṭakaṃ sampūrṇam ||
Meaning:Eight verses to the Shiva-linga worshipped by Lord Rama at Rameswaram (Ramalingeshwara) — the great linga of the southern sea, one of the holiest Shaiva shrines and a Jyotirlinga.
Benefits of Chanting रामलिङ्गाष्टकम्
Recitation of the Ramalingashtakam is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the Lord.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Mondays, and during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan.
A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.
How to Chant रामलिङ्गाष्टकम्
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Ramalingashtakam slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.
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