शिवाष्टकम् (व्यास) — Benefits & How to Chant
शिवाष्टकम् (व्यास)
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting शिवाष्टकम् (व्यास)
Recitation of the Shivashtakam (Vyasa) 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 शिवाष्टकम् (व्यास)
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Shivashtakam (Vyasa) 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.
Spiritual Significance
It is said that to recite the Shivashtakam (Vyasa) 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.
Origin & History
Source: Skanda Purana, Kashi Khanda
Author: Veda Vyasa
The Shivashtakam (Vyasa) is traditionally ascribed to Veda Vyasa. An eight-verse hymn to Lord Shiva spoken by the sage Veda Vyasa, found in the Kashi Khanda of the Skanda Purana — adoring Shiva as the supreme Lord, the giver of liberation.