Parvati Vallabha Ashtakam
A hymn praising Lord Shiva as the beloved consort of Goddess Parvati, composed by Adi Shankaracharya. It seeks blessings for spiritual growth, protection, and peace.
- Enhances devotion and spiritual connection
- Offers protection from negative energies
- Promotes inner peace and tranquility
- Helps in overcoming obstacles and challenges
Sanskrit
नमो भूतनाथं नमो देवदेवं नमः कालकालं नमो दिव्यतेजम्। नमः कामभस्मं नमः शान्तशीलं भजे पार्वतीवल्लभं नीलकण्ठम्॥ १॥
Hindi Translation
नमः भूतनाथं, नमः देवदेव को, नमः कालकाल को, नमः दिव्यतेज को। नमः कामभस्म को, नमः शान्तशील को, मैं पार्वती के प्रिय, नीलकण्ठ को प्रणाम करता हूँ।
English Translation
Salutations to the Lord of ghosts, to the God of gods, to the Time of time, to the Divine radiance. Salutations to the one who burnt the god of love, to the one of peaceful nature, I worship Parvati's beloved, the blue-throated one.
Explanation
This verse acknowledges Lord Shiva's supreme position as the destroyer of evil, the eternal time, and the one who consumed the poison during the churning of the ocean, earning him the name 'Neelakantha' (blue-throated).
This Ashtakam has 9 verses. It beautifully describes various attributes and glories of Lord Shiva, emphasizing his role as Parvati's consort. It is chanted for divine grace and a harmonious life. Composer: Adi Shankaracharya. Structure: 9 verses. Purpose: To praise Lord Shiva as the consort of Goddess Parvati, seek blessings for spiritual growth and protection, invoke divine grace and peace.
Chanting these sacred texts with devotion and understanding can bring peace, clarity, and spiritual upliftment.
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