LINGA ASHTAKAM

Bramha Muraari Suraar Chita Lingam Nirmala Bhaasita Shobhita Lingam I
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashana Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam II

Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods adore the Lingam. It is taintless, shining and beautiful. 
It is the destroyer of the miseries that follow birth. We bow before that eternal symbol of Shiva.

Deva Muni Pravaraar Chita Lingam Kaamadahana Karunaakara Lingam I
Raavana Darpa Vinaashana Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam II

The Lingam is adored by the sages and denotes the destruction of lust, the ocean of Mercy, 
which subdued the pride and passion of Raavana. We bow before that eternal symbol of Shiva.

Sarva Sugandhi Sulepita Lingam Buddhi Vivarddha Kaarana Lingam I
Siddha Suraasura Vandita Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam II

The Lingam is lavishly smeared with perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of the mind
and before which the Siddhas, Suras and Asuras prostrate. We bow before that eternal symbol of Shiva.

Kanaka Mahaamani Bhusita Lingam Phanipati-vestita Shobhita Lingam I
Daksha suyajna Vinaashana Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam II

The Lingam is decorated with various ornaments glowing within the embrace of the Lord of Serpents, 
and that obstructed the sacrifices performed by Daksha. We bow before that eternal symbol of Shiva.

Kumkuma Candana Lepita Lingam Pankaja Haara Sushobhita Lingam I
Sanchita Paapa Vinaashana Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam II

The Lingam is adorned with Saffron, Sandal paste and garlands of lotus flowers, with a large fan shining behind it. It destroys all the sins attained in many births. We bow before that eternal symbol of Shiva.

Deva Ganarchita Sevita Lingam Bhavari Bhakti Bheereva Cha Lingam I
Dina Kara Koti Prabha Kara Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam II

Saints and Sages worship the Lingam with faith and devotion. It is the source of unlimited brilliance. 
We bow before that eternal symbol of Shiva.

Ashta Dalo Pari Veshtita Lingam Sarva Samud Bhava Karana Lingam I 
Ashta Darida Vinashana Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam II

The Lingam is seated in the eight petal seats, which is the cause of all creations and destroys all kind sad destitution. We bow before that eternal symbol of Shiva.

Sura Guru Suravara Poojita Lingam Sura Vana Pushpaa Sada Chita Lingam I
Paraat Param Paramatmaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam II

The Guru of the Gods worships the Lingam; they offer flowers grown in the heavenly gardens to 
the symbol of the Supreme Soul. We bow before that eternal symbol of Shiva.