Monday, August 16, 2010

7th and 8th Verses of Shri Rudrashtakam

Verse 7
Na yaavad umaanaatha-paadaaravindam |
Bhajantiha loke parevaa naraanam ||
Na taavat-sukham shaanti-santaapa-naasham |
Praslda prabho sarva bhutaa-dhivaasam ||
7 ||





Worship the Lotus Feest of Lord Shiva, Parvati's Husband


Unless humans worship the lotus feet of Parvati's husband neither do they get happiness and peace in this mundane world and the next nor is their suffering alleviated. Therefore oh Lord, who dwells within the hearts of all living sentient beings, kindly be pleased.

Verse 8
Na janaami yogam japam naiva pujam |
Nato ham sadaa sarvadaa sambhu tubhyam ||
Jaraa janma-duhkhaugha taatapya maanam |
Prabho paahi apan-namaamisha shambho ||
8 ||



Lord shiva Protects us From the Many Miseries of Birth


I have no inkling of yoga, incantations or religious observances. Oh Shambhu I respectfully salute you in particular at all times. Oh Lord, protect me from the many miseries of birth, old age and death which I am afflicted with. I make salutations to you oh God! Oh Shambhu!

Shloka
Rudrastakam idam proktam viprena haratosaye |
Ye pathanti nara bhaktya tesam sambhuh prasidati ||




Lord Shiva is Pleased by People who Chant This Octet

This octet which is a eulogy for Lord Rudra was recited by the Brahman to placate him. Lord Shambhu is pleased with person who religiously chants this hymn of praise.

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