Shambhu Stuti
The Shambhu Stuti is a devotional hymn that praises Lord Shiva as the eternal and compassionate deity.
नमामि शम्भुं पुरुषं पुराणं नमामि सर्वज्ञमपारभावम् । नमामि रुद्रं प्रभुमक्षयं तं नमामि शर्वं शिरसा नमामि ॥१॥
Namaami Shambhum Purussam Puraannam Namaami Sarvajnyam-Apaara-Bhaavam Namaami Rudram Prabhum-Akssayam Tam Namaami Sharvam Shirasaa Namaami 1
1 I reverentially bow down to Shambhu (the cause of Happiness), Who is the Primeval Being (ever present in all as consciousness), 2: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is All-Knowing and Whose Meditative State (symbolising our innermost consciousness) is boundless, 3: I reverentially bow down to Rudra Who is the Lord of all (in fierce form associated with destruction), and Who is Undecaying in nature, 4: I reverentially bow down to Sharva (Who holds the entire Earth); I reverentially bow down my head (again and again to all these forms).
नमामि देवं परमव्ययंतं उमापतिं लोकगुरुं नमामि । नमामि दारिद्रविदारणं तं नमामि रोगापहरं नमामि ॥२॥
Namaami Devam Param-Avyayam-Tam Umaa-Patim Loka-Gurum Namaami Namaami Daaridra-Vidaarannam Tam Namaami Roga-Apaharam Namaami 2
1 I reverentially bow down to the Divine Lord Who abides as the unchangeable state beyond the human mind, 2: To that Lord Who is also embodied as the consort of Devi Uma, and Who is the Spiritual Teacher of the whole World, I reverentially bow down, 3: I reverentially bow down to Him Who tears asunder our (inner) Poverties (He being present as our most Glorious Inner Being), 4: (And) I reverentially bow down to Him Who takes away our Diseases (of Samsara) (by revealing His Glorious Nature).
नमामि कल्याणमचिन्त्यरूपं नमामि विश्वोद्ध्वबीजरूपम् । नमामि विश्वस्थितिकारणं तं नमामि संहारकरं नमामि ॥३॥
Namaami Kalyaannam-Acintya-Ruupam Namaami Vishvoddhva-Biija-Ruupam Namaami Vishva-Sthiti-Kaarannam Tam Namaami Samhaara-Karam Namaami 3
1: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is the cause of all Auspiciousness, (ever present behind the mind) in His Inconceivable form, 2: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Whose form is like the seed giving rise to the Universe, 3: I reverentially bow down to Him Who is also the cause of the maintenance of the Universe, 4: (And) I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is (finally) the destroyer (of the Universe).
नमामि गौरीप्रियमव्ययं तं नमामि नित्यंक्षरमक्षरं तम् । नमामि चिद्रूपममेयभावं त्रिलोचनं तं शिरसा नमामि ॥४॥
Namaami Gaurii-Priyam-Avyayam Tam Namaami Nityam-Kssaram-Akssaram Tam Namaami Cid-Ruupam-Ameya-Bhaavam Tri-Locanam Tam Shirasaa Namaami 4
1: I reverentially bow down to Him Who is dear to Gauri (Devi Parvati) and unchangeable (which also signifies that Shiva and Shakti are inseparably connected), 2: I reverentially bow down to Him Who is Eternal, and Who is the One Imperishable behind all the perishable, 3: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is of the nature of Consciousness and Whose Meditative State (symbolising the all-pervading consciousness) is immeasurable, 4: To that Lord Who has Three Eyes, I reverentially bow down.
नमामि कारुण्यकरं भवस्या भयंकरं वापि सदा नमामि । नमामि दातारमभीप्सितानां नमामि सोमेशमुमेशमादौ ॥५॥
Namaami Kaarunnya-Karam Bhavasyaa Bhayamkaram Vaa-pi Sadaa Namaami Namaami Daataaram-Abhiipsitaanaam Namaami Somesham-Umesham-Aadau 5
1: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is the showerer of Compassion in the World (to the good), ... 2: ... as also Who creates Terror (in the hearts of the evil); to that Lord I reverentially bow down, 3: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who gives the desired objects (to His Devotees), 4: (And) I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is the Lord of Soma (Moon God), Uma (Devi Parvati) and others.
नमामि वेदत्रयलोचनं तं नमामि मूर्तित्रयवर्जितं तम् । नमामि पुण्यं सदसद्व्यातीतं नमामि तं पापहरं नमामि ॥६॥
Namaami Veda-Traya-Locanam Tam Namaami Muurti-Traya-Varjitam Tam Namaami Punnyam Sad-Asad-Vyaatiitam Namaami Tam Paapa-Haram Namaami 6
1: I reverentially bow down to Him Who has the Three Vedas as His Three Eyes, 2: I reverentially bow down to Him Who is beyond the Three Forms (of Brahma, Vishnu and Shankara) (perceived through the senses), 3: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is the Auspicious (Nature) beyond the Reality and Unreality (of the phenomenal world), 4: I reverentially bow down to Him; I reverentially bow down to the One Who takes away the Sins (when the heart is surrendered to Him in Meditation).
नमामि विश्वस्य हिते रतं तं नमामि रूपापि बहुनि धत्ते । यो विश्वगोप्ता सदसत्प्रणेता नमामि तं विश्वपतिं नमामि ॥७॥
Namaami Vishvasya Hite Ratam Tam Namaami Ruupa-Api Bahuni Dhatte Yo Vishva-Goptaa Sad-Asat-Prannetaa Namaami Tam Vishva-Patim Namaami 7
1: I reverentially bow down to Him Who is always engaged in the welfare of the World, 2: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who assumes many Forms (for the welfare of the World), 3: He Who is the Protector of the World and the dispenser of transitory and everlasting (fruits of actions), ... 4: ... To Him I reverentially bow down; To that Lord of the World I reverentially bow down.
यज्ञेश्वरं सम्प्रति हव्यकव्यं तथागतिं लोकसदाशिवो यः । आराधितो यश्च ददाति सर्वं नमामि दानप्रियमिष्टदेवम् ॥८॥
Yajnyeshvaram Samprati Havyakavyam Tathaa-Gatim Loka-Sadaashivo Yah Aaraadhito Yash-Ca Dadaati Sarvam Namaami Daana-Priyam-Issttadevam 8
1: To that Lord Who is rightly the Lord of the Yagnya, to whom all oblations finally go, 2: So also, He Who is the final Refuge of the World as Sadashiva, 3: (And) He Who gives everything when worshipped, 4: (To that Lord) I reverentially bow down, Who is fond of giving boons (to His Devotees), and Who is my Ishtadeva (Chosen Deity).
नमामि सोमेश्वरंस्वतन्त्रं उमापतिं तं विजयं नमामि । नमामि विघ्नेश्वरनन्दिनाथं पुत्रप्रियं तं शिरसा नमामि ॥९॥
Namaami Someshvaram-Svatantram Umaa-Patim Tam Vijayam Namaami Namaami Vighneshvara-Nandi-Naatham Putra-Priyam Tam Shirasaa Namaami 9
1: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is the Lord of Soma (Moon god); (I reverentially bow down to Him) Who is ever Independent, 2: (I reverentially bow down to) Him Who is the Lord of Uma; I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is ever Victorious, 3: I reverentially bow down to Him Who is the Lord of Vigneshwara (Ganesha), as well as the Lord of Nandi, 4: To that Lord Who is fond of His Sons, to Him I reverentially bow down my head (as His Son).
नमामि देवं भवदुःखशोक विनाशनं चन्द्रधरं नमामि । नमामि गंगाधरमीशमीड्यं उमाधवं देववरं नमामि ॥१०॥
Namaami Devam Bhava-Duhkha-Shoka Vinaashanam Candra-Dharam Namaami Namaami Gangaa-Dharam-Iisham-Iiddyam Umaa-Dhavam Deva-Varam Namaami 10
1: I reverentially bow down (to Him) (Who removes) (internally) the sorrows and afflictions of the World (affecting us), 2: (To that Lord, the remover of sorrows) Who holds the Moon on His head (symbolizing Bliss), I reverentially bow down, 3: I reverentially bow down to the Lord Who holds the Ganga on His Head (symbolizing Purity), and Who is glorified by all, 4: To that consort of Uma Who is the best among Divinities, I reverentially bow down.
नमाम्यजादीशपुरन्दरादि सुरासुरैरर्चितपादपद्मम् । नमामि देवीमुखवादनानां ईक्षार्थमक्षित्रितयं य ऐच्छत् ॥११॥
Namaamyajaa-di-isha-Purandara-adi Sura-Asurair-Arcita-Paada-Padmam Namaami Devii-Mukha-Vaada-Naanaam Iikssa-Artham-Akssi-Tritayam Ya Aicchat 11
1: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is the Unborn and Primeval Lord; By Purandara (Indra) and other ... 2: ... Suras (Devas) as well as Asuras, Whose Lotus Feet is worshipped, 3: I reverentially bow down (to Him) Who is spoken of by the Devi in various ways (glorifying Him), 4: (And) Who is propitiated in various ways to get a favourable glance from the triad of His Eyes.
पंचामृतैर्गन्धसुधूपदीपैः विचित्रपुष्पैर्विविधैश्च मन्त्रैः । अन्नप्रकारैः सकलोपचारैः सम्पूजितं सोममहं नमामि ॥१२॥
Pan.caamrtair-Gandha-Su-Dhuupa-Diipaih Vicitra-Pusspair-Vividhaish-Ca Mantraih Anna-Prakaaraih Sakalopacaaraih Sampuujitam Somam-Aham Namaami 12
1: (To the Lord Who is worshipped) with Panchamrita (Five Food items), Fragrant Incense, Light of Lamp, ... 2: ... Flowers of various colours, Mantras of various types (glorifying Him), ... 3: ... as well as in other ways with all Upacharas (Worship Offerings), ... 4: ... To that Soma (Nectar Essence of our Lives) Who is worshipped (by all), I reverentially bow down my head.