Shiva Rudrashtakam Stotram Lyrics In English

If a devotee does nothing else but sincerely recites this rhythmic stotra - known as the Rudrashtakam - from the Ramcharitmanas while meditating on Lord Shiva, he becomes deeply blessed by the Bholnath himself. The beauty of this stotra lies in its simplicity and melody; it can be memorized quickly and leaves a lasting spiritual impact. Highly revered among devotees, the Rudrashtakam is known to yield immediate results and is a powerful way to attain Lord Shiva’s grace.

|| Shri Rudrashtakam ||

Namamishamishana Nirvana Rupam, Vibhum Vyapakam Brahma Veda Svarupam |

Nijam Nirgunam Nirvikalpam Niriham, Chidakasha Makashavasam Bhajeaham || 1 ||

Nirakara Monkara Mulam Turiyam, Girajnana Gotitamisham Girisham |

Karalam Mahakala Kalam Kripalam, Gunagara Samsara Param Natoaham || 2 ||

Tusharadri Sankasha Gauram Gabhiram, Manobhuta Koti Prabha Shri Shariram |

Sphuranmauli Kallolini Charu Ganga, Lasadbhala Balendu Kanthe Bhujanga || 3 ||

Chalatkundalam Shubhra Netram Vishalam, Prasannananam Nilakantham Dayalam |

Mrigadhisha Charmambaram Mundamalam, Priyam Shankaram Sarvanatham Bhajami || 4 ||

Prachandam Prakrishtam Pragalbham Paresham, Akhandam Ajam Bhanu Koti Prakasham |

Trayahshula Nirmulanam Shula Panim, Bhajeaham Bhavanipatim Bhava Gamyam || 5 ||

Kalatita Kalyana Kalpantakari, Sada Sacchinananda Data Purari |

Chidananda Sandoha Mohapahari, Prasida Prasida Prabho Manmathari || 6 ||

Na Yavad Umanatha Padaravindam, Bhajantiha Loke Pare Va Naranam |

Na Tavat Sukham Shanti Santapa Nasham, Prasida Prabho Sarva Bhutadhi Vasam || 7 ||

Na Janami Yogam Japam Naiva Puja, Natoaham Sada Sarvada Shambhu Tubhyam |

Jara Janma Duhkhaugha Tatapyamanam, Prabho Pahi Apannamamisha Shambho || 8 ||

Rudrashtakam Idam Proktam Viprena Haratoshaye |

Ye Pathanti Nara Bhaktya Tesham Shambhuh Prasidati || 9 ||

|| Iti Shrigoswamitulasidasakritam Shrirudrashtakam Sampurnam ||