The Shiv Tandav Stotram is a timeless composition that encapsulates the eternal energy and cosmic prowess of Lord Shiva.
This sacred hymn, revered for its lyrical brilliance and profound depth, holds the essence of Lord Shiva’s divine magnificence.
॥ Shiv Tandav Stotram ॥
Jataatavee Galajjala Pravaaha Paavitasthale
Galeavalambya Lambitaam Bhujanga Tunga Maalikaam ।
Damad Damad Damad Damanninaada Vadda Marvayam
Chakaara Chanda Taandavam Tanotu Nah Shivah Shivam ॥1॥
Jataa Kataaha Sambhrama Bhramanni Limpa Nirjharee
Vilolaveechi Vallaree Viraajamaana Murddhanee ।
Dhagad Dhagad Dhaga Jjvalallalaata Patta Paavake
Kishora Chandra Shekhare Ratih Pratikshanam Mama ॥2॥
Dharaa Dharendra Nandinee Vilaasa Bandhu Bandhura
Sphuraddiganta Santati Pramoda Maana Maanase ।
Kripaa Kataaksha Dhoranee Niruddha Durdharaapadi
Kvachiddigambare Mano Vinodametu Vastuni ॥3॥
Jataa Bhujanga Pingala Sphuratphanaa Maniprabhaa
Kadamba Kunkuma Drava Pralipta Digvadhu Mukhe ।
Madaandha Sindhu Rasphura Ttvaguttareeya Medure
Mano Vinoda Madbhutam Bibhartu Bhuta Bhartari ॥4॥
Sahasra Lochana Prabhritya Sheshalekha Shekhara
Prasuna Dhuli Dhoranee Vidhu Saraanghri Peethabhuh ।
Bhujanga Raaja Maalayaa Nibaddha Jaata Jutakah
Shriyai Chiraaya Jaayataam Chakora Bandhu Shekharah ॥5॥
Lalaata Chatvara Jvaladdhananjaya Sphulingabhaa
Nipeeta Pancha Saayakam Namanni Limpa Naayakam ।
Sudhaa Mayukha Lekhayaa Viraajamaana Shekharam
Mahaa Kapaali Sampade Shiro Jataala Mastu Nah ॥6॥
Karaala Bhaala Pattikaa Dhagad Dhagad Dhagajjvala
Ddhananjayaa Huteekrita Prachanda Pancha Saayake ।
Dharaa Dharendra Nandinee Kuchaagra Chitra Patraka
Prakalpa Naika Shilpini Trilochane Ratirmama ॥7॥
Naveena Megha Mandalee Niruddha Durdhara Sphuratkuhu
Nisheethinee Tamah Prabandha Baddha Kandharah ।
Nilimpa Nirjharee Dharastanotu Kritti Sindhurah
Kalaa Nidhaana Bandhurah Shriyam Jagaddhurandharah ॥8॥
Praphulla Neela Pankaja Prapancha Kaalima Prabhaa
Valambi Kantha Kandalee Ruchi Prabaddha Kandharam ।
Smarachchhidam Purachchhidam Bhavachchhidam Makhachchhidam
Gajachchhidaandha Kachchhidam Tamanta Kachchhidam Bhaje ॥9॥
Akharva Sarva Mangalaa Kalaa Kadamba Manjaree
Rasa Pravaaha Maadhuree Vijrimbhanaa Madhuvratam ।
Smaraantakam Puraantakam Bhavaantakam Makhaantakam
Gajaanta Kaandha Kaantakam Tamanta Kaantakam Bhaje ॥10॥
Jayatvada Bhravibhrama Bhramad Bhujanga Mashvasa
Dvinirgamat Krama Sphurat Karaala Bhaala Havyavaat ।
Dhimid Dhimid Dhimid Dhvanan Mridanga Tunga Mangala
Dhvani Krama Pravartita Prachanda Taandavah Shivah ॥11॥
Drishad Vichitra Talpayor Bhujanga Maukti Kasrajor
Garishtha Ratna Loshthayoh Suhrid Vipaksha Pakshayoh ।
Trinaaravinda Chakshushoh Prajaamahee Mahendrayoh
Sama Pravrittikah Kadaa Sadaa Shivam Bhajaamyaham ॥12॥
Kadaa Nilimpa Nirjharee Nikunja Kotare Vasan
Vimukta Durmatih Sadaa Shirah Sthamanjalim Vahan ।
Vilolalola Lochano Lalaama Bhaala Lagnakah
Shiveti Mantra Muchcharan Kadaa Sukhee Bhavaamyaham ॥13॥
Imam Hi Nityameva Mukta Mutta Mottamam Stavam
Pathan Smaran Bruvannaro Vishuddhi Meti Santatam ।
Hare Gurau Subhakti Maashu Yaati Naanyathaa Gatim
Vimohanam Hi Dehinaam Sushankarasya Chintanam ॥14॥
Pujaa Vasaana Samaye Dashavaktra Geetam
Yah Shambhu Pujana Param Pathati Pradoshe ।
Tasya Sthiraam Ratha Gajendra Turanga Yuktaam
Lakshmeem Sadaiva Sumukheem Pradadaati Shambhuh ॥15॥
॥ Shiv Tandav Stotram Complete ॥
Also read:
Daridraya Dahan Shiv Stotram
Lingashtakam
Rudrashtakam
Bilvashtakam