Among several mantras to please Lord Shiva Shiva Raksha Stotra is one among them. it is a powerful mantra that seeks Lord Shiva to bestow his protection upon devotees. It was believed that Lord Vishnu taught this mantra to Sage Yagna Valkya in his dream
The uniqueness of Shiva Raksha Mantra is that each stanza describes the appearance of Lord Shiva and praises the divinity of his body parts and seeks him to offer his protection upon each body part of the devotee
It was believed that reciting the Shiva Raksha Stotra Lyrics during illness or depressed situation can boost one morale and uplift them from uncertainty and help them to bring back the positive energy
Shiva Raksha stotra – Lyrics
Asya Sri Siva Raksha stotram mantrasya yagna valkya rishi sri sada shivo devata Anushtap chandaha sri sadasiva preethyardham sri Raksha stotram jape viniyoga
Charitham deva devasya, maha devasya pavanam
Aparam paramodharam chathur vargasya sadhanam (1)
Gowri vinayakopetham pancha vakthram trinethrakam
Shivam dyathwa dasa bhujam shiva rakshaam paden nara (2)
Ganagadhara Sira pathu, Phalam ardendu shekara
Nayane madana-dwamsi karnou sarpa-vibhushanaha (3)
Granam pathu purar aathi mukham pathu jagat-pathihi
Jeehvam Vageeswaraha pathu kandaram Siti kandaraha (4)
SriKantaha Pathu Me Kantam Skandou Viswadurandaraha
Bhujou Bhu-bharasamhartha Karou Pathu Pinakadhruk (5)
Hrudayam Shankaraha Pathu Jataram Girijapathihi
Nabhim Mrutyunjayaha Pathu Katim Vygraa-jenambaraha (6)
Sakthinee Pathu Deenartha Saranagatha Vathsala
Uruu Maheswaraha Pathu Jaanuni Jagadeeswaraha (7)
Jange Pathu Jagath Kartha Gulphou Pathu Ganadeepaha
Charanou Karunasindhuhu Sarvangani Sada Sivaha (8)
PhalaSthuthi Of Shiva Raksha Stotram
Yetham Sivabhalopetham Raksham Yaha Sukruti Pateth
Sa Bhukthwa Sakalam Kaaman Siva Sayujya-ma-pna-yath
GrahaBhuta Pisachadhyaha Trilokya Vicharanti Ye
Dhuradasu Palayanti Sivanamabhi Rakshanath
Abhayankara Namedam Kavacham Parvati Pathe
Bhakthya Bibarthi Yaha Kante Tasya Vasyam Jagatrayam
Imam Narayana swapne sivaraksham yadha disath
Prathurdaya Yogeendrou YagnaValkyasya Tada Likith
Ithi Sri YagnaValkya-proktham Siva raksha Stotram
When Was the Best Time to Recite Shiva Raksha Stotra?
One can chant Shiva Raksha Stotram at any time. It can be chanted as a song when you are ideal or you can even chant it when you are meditating.
To observe and experience the fullness of the mantra, sit in front of the pooja mandir with a fresh mind and soul and take a japamala and slowly chant this stotram. You will definitely feel the bliss of Lord Shiva
What Days Are Best to Recite Shiva Raksha Stotra?
One can chant this stotram any day. However, Monday is regarded as an auspicious day for Lord Shiva so, you can start your day fresh, take a bath, sit in front of Pooja mandir, or visit a nearby temple and recite this divine stotram as if you were offering it as a garland to Shiva. Moreover, you can recite it on “Masa Shiva Ratri” – the Shiva Ratri that comes once every month.
What are the Benefits of Shiva Raksha Stotram
When we chant and understand the shiva raksha stotram meaning we will notice the devotee is first praising the divine form of Lord Shiva’s appearance and then in each stanza, the devotee seeks the blessing of Shiva to protect each and every part of the body from all sorts of negative things such as negative planetary effects, diseases, ghosts, and enemies. Hence we can understand reciting this stotra benefits a devotee to be strong both Physically and Mentally
Who Should Recite Shiva Raksha Stotra
This is a divine hymn seeking Lord Shiva’s protection. It is meant for everyone who were in need. However, it is especially soothing if you were suffering from illness both physical and mental, negative feelings and fear of enemies.
