शिवाष्टकम स्तोत्र (प्रभुं प्राणनाथम) अर्थ सहित - Shivashtakam Stotram (Prabhum Prananatham) with Meaning [Sanskrit Lyrics]
Chant the sacred Shiv Shankar Shambhu Stotram, a powerful devotional hymn praising Lord Shiva (Shiv, Shankar, Shambhu, Maheshwara) as the supreme cosmic lord and destroyer of ignorance. This beautiful Shiva stotra glorifies the divine form of Mahadev adorned with the Ganga in his matted locks, serpents around his neck, the trident (Trishul), and the sacred ash (Vibhuti). The verses celebrate Shiva as Vishwanath, Bhootnath, Mahakaal, and the compassionate protector of devotees, who destroys sin, ego, and illusion while granting peace, wisdom, and spiritual liberation. Reciting this Shiva stotram in the early morning or during Pradosh, Mondays, or Maha Shivratri is believed to bring divine protection, removal of negative karma, prosperity, righteous children, good relationships, and spiritual growth. The phalashruti declares that devotees who chant this hymn with devotion receive blessings of health, wealth, harmony in family life, and ultimately moksha (liberation). Ideal for Shiva worship, Rudra devotion, meditation on Mahadev, and strengthening spiritual discipline, this stotra invokes the eternal grace of Shiva Shankar, the Lord of Kailasa and the essence of the Vedas. Lyrics in Hindi, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Russian.