|| Stotram ||
Ganggaa-Tarangga-Ramanniiya-
Jattaa-Kalaapam
Gaurii-Nirantara-Vibhuussita-
Vaama-Bhaagam |
Naaraayanna-Priyam-Anangga-
Madaa-pahaaram
Vaaraannasii-Pura-Patim
Bhaja Vishvanaatham ||
Meaning : Lord Shiva has the charmingly arranged matted hair ornamented with the flowing streams of the river Ganga. His consort Gowri permanently adorns His left half. He is loved by Sri Narayana. He has diminished the vanity of Manmadha, the Deity of love.
I sincerely worship Sri Vishwanath, the Lord of Varanasi.
Vaacaam-Agocaram-Aneka-
Gunna-Svaruupam
Vaagiisha-Vissnnu-Sura-
Sevita-Paada-Piittham |
Vaamena Vigraha-Varenna
Kalatravantam
Vaaraannasii-Pura-Patim
Bhaja Vishvanaatham ||
Meaning : Lord Shiva is beyond oral recitations as He is the personification so many characteristics in His divine attributes. Sri Brahma, Sri Vishnu and other Devas ardently worship His holy feet. His form is adorned by His consort Sri Parvathi at His left half.
I sincerely worship Sri Vishwanath, the Lord of Varanasi.
Bhuuta-Adhipam Bhujaga-
Bhuussanna-Bhuussita-Anggam
Vyaaghra-Ajina-Ambara-
Dharam Jattilam Tri-Netram |
Paasha-Angkusha-Abhaya-
Vara-Prada-Shuula-Paannim
Vaaraannasii-Pura-Patim
Bhaja Vishvanaatham ||
Meaning : Lord Shiva is the Lord of the living beings. He wears snakes as the ornaments. He adorns the tiger skin. He has the matted hair. He has three eyes (sun, moon and fire). He holds the noose (pasha), the hook (ankusha) and the trident and He blesses and bestows protection from fears.
I sincerely worship Sri Vishwanath, the Lord of Varanasi.
Shiitaamshu-Shobhita-
Kiriitta-Viraajamaanam
Bhaale[a-Ii]kssanna-Anala-
Vishossita-Pan.cabaannam |
Naaga-Adhipa-[A]aracita-
Bhaasura-Karnnapuram
Vaaraannasii-Pura-Patim
Bhaja Vishvanaatham ||
Meaning : Lord Shiva has the dazzling cool rayed Chandra on His head as the crown. The fire from His third eye had devoured the five arrows of Manmadha. The King of serpents dazzle as His ear ornament.
I sincerely worship Sri Vishwanath, the Lord of Varanasi.
Pan.caananam Durita-
Matta-Matanggajaanaam
Naaga-Antakam Danuja-
Punggava-Pannagaanaam |
Daavaanalam Maranna-
Shoka-Jaraa-[A]ttaviinaam
Vaaraannasii-Pura-Patim
Bhaja Vishvanaatham ||
Meaning : Lord Shiva is similar to the lion. He subdues our sins and desires which are as huge as elephant. He diminishes the serpents of devil in us like a Garuda. He is like the wild fire which devours the fear of death and sorrows in us.
I sincerely worship Sri Vishwanath, the Lord of Varanasi.
Tejomayam Sagunna-
Nirgunnam-Advitiiyam_
Aananda-Kandam-
Aparaajitam-Aprameyam
Naaga-[A]atmakam Sakala-
Nisskalam-Aatmaruupam |
Vaaraannasii-Pura-Patim
Bhaja Vishvanaatham ||
Meaning : Lord Shiva is spiritually resplendent. He can take the form of all characteristics. He can also be without any definable attribute. He is full of bliss which is not surpassed or conquered by anyone and which is beyond measurement. His person is decorated with snakes. He is without blemish. He is in the form of the athma unified with all.
I sincerely worship Sri Vishwanath, the Lord of Varanasi.
Raaga-[A]adi-Dossa-Rahitam
Svajana-Anuraagam
Vairaagya-Shaanti-Nilayam
Girijaa-Sahaayam |
Maadhurya-Dhairya-Subhagam
Garala-Abhiraamam
Vaaraannasii-Pura-Patim
Bhaja Vishvanaatham ||
Meaning : Lord Shiva is beyond and away from all desires and passions. He is compassionate towards His devotees. He is dwelling in peace which arose out of His distancing from worldly desires. His companion is Sri Parvathi Devi, the daughter of the mountain King. He is always present with sweetness and mercy. His presence is auspicious. His throat is blue from the consumption of halahala (from the churning of cosmic ocean).
I sincerely worship Sri Vishwanath, the Lord of Varanasi.
Aashaam Vihaaya Parihrtya
Parasya Nindaam
Paape Ratim Ca Sunivaarya
Manah Samaadhau |
Aadaaya Hrt-Kamala-
Madhyagatam Paresham
Vaaraannasii-Pura-Patim
Bhaja Vishvanaatham ||
Meaning : Let me distance myself from the desires, do away with the finding fault in others and keep myself away from the indulgence in pleasurable sins. Let me meditate on the Supreme God Lord Shiva in my heart like lotus.
I sincerely worship Sri Vishwanath, the Lord of Varanasi.
Vaaraannasii-Pura-Pateh
Stavanam Shivasya
Vyaakhyaatam-Assttakam-
Idam Patthate Manussyah
Vidyaam Shriyam Vipula-
Saukhyam-Ananta-Kiirtim
Sampraapya Deha-Vilaye
Labhate Ca Mokssam ||
Meaning : The persons who sincerely and devoutly read and recite this Visvanatha Ashtakam describing the attributes of the Lord of Varanasi shall be blessed with good education and wisdom, prosperity, happiness, endless fame and moksha.
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