Lingashtakam
लिङ्गाष्टकम्
Extols the virtues and spiritual significance of the Shiva Lingam.
Deity: Shiva (Lingam)
Composer: Traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya
Main Verses
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ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गं निर्मलभासितशोभितलिङ्गम् ।
जन्मजदुःखविनाशकलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥१॥
जन्मजदुःखविनाशकलिङ्गं तत् प्रणमामि सदाशिवलिङ्गम् ॥१॥
Transliteration
Brahma-Muraari-Sura-Arcita-Linggam Nirmala-Bhaasita-Shobhita-Linggam | Janmaja-Duhkha-Vinaashaka-Linggam Tat Prannamaami Sadaashiva-Linggam ||1||
Meaning: I bow before that Sadaashiva Lingam, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods, which is pure, radiant, and resplendent, and which destroys the sorrows associated with birth.