If a devotee does nothing else but sincerely recites this rhythmic stotra - known as the Rudrashtakam - from the Ramcharitmanas while meditating on Lord Shiva, he becomes deeply blessed by the Bholnath himself. The beauty of this stotra lies in its simplicity and melody; it can be memorized quickly and leaves a lasting spiritual impact. Highly revered among devotees, the Rudrashtakam is known to yield immediate results and is a powerful way to attain Lord Shiva’s grace.
|| Shri Rudrashtakam ||
Namamishamishana Nirvana Rupam, Vibhum Vyapakam Brahma Veda Svarupam |
Nijam Nirgunam Nirvikalpam Niriham, Chidakasha Makashavasam Bhajeaham || 1 ||
Nirakara Monkara Mulam Turiyam, Girajnana Gotitamisham Girisham |
Karalam Mahakala Kalam Kripalam, Gunagara Samsara Param Natoaham || 2 ||
Tusharadri Sankasha Gauram Gabhiram, Manobhuta Koti Prabha Shri Shariram |
Sphuranmauli Kallolini Charu Ganga, Lasadbhala Balendu Kanthe Bhujanga || 3 ||
Chalatkundalam Shubhra Netram Vishalam, Prasannananam Nilakantham Dayalam |
Mrigadhisha Charmambaram Mundamalam, Priyam Shankaram Sarvanatham Bhajami || 4 ||
Prachandam Prakrishtam Pragalbham Paresham, Akhandam Ajam Bhanu Koti Prakasham |
Trayahshula Nirmulanam Shula Panim, Bhajeaham Bhavanipatim Bhava Gamyam || 5 ||
Kalatita Kalyana Kalpantakari, Sada Sacchinananda Data Purari |
Chidananda Sandoha Mohapahari, Prasida Prasida Prabho Manmathari || 6 ||
Na Yavad Umanatha Padaravindam, Bhajantiha Loke Pare Va Naranam |
Na Tavat Sukham Shanti Santapa Nasham, Prasida Prabho Sarva Bhutadhi Vasam || 7 ||
Na Janami Yogam Japam Naiva Puja, Natoaham Sada Sarvada Shambhu Tubhyam |
Jara Janma Duhkhaugha Tatapyamanam, Prabho Pahi Apannamamisha Shambho || 8 ||
Rudrashtakam Idam Proktam Viprena Haratoshaye |
Ye Pathanti Nara Bhaktya Tesham Shambhuh Prasidati || 9 ||
|| Iti Shrigoswamitulasidasakritam Shrirudrashtakam Sampurnam ||
