The name Lingashtakam clearly gives the meaning that it is an Ashtakam (Eight stanzas) written in a poetic way to explain the greatness of Shiva Lingam and its worship along with several aspects of great God Shiva and how worshipping the Lingam can help you. Shivalokam avapnothi shive na sahamodathe. Lingashtakam is one of the most popular songs of God Shiva that explains the importance of worshipping God Shiva in the form of Linga. Lingashtakam, Idam Punyam padeth Shiva Sannidhow, Which is always worshipped by the flowers, Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and misery in its eight aspects, which is the cause of all creation and which stands on the eight petalled Lotus. Which is worshipped by the teacher of gods, Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,ДЄnd which destroys eight types of poverty. Which is served by gods and other beings, Which wears the garland of lotus flowers, Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron, Which shines with the snake being with it, Which is ornamented by gold and great jewels, Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,ДЄnd which is worshipped by sages, devas and asuras. Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas, I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva, This prayer is a declaration of faith, obedience, love and devotion to Lord Siva in His aspect as Shivalingam. The Sivalingam is a sacred symbol of the Hindus whom they revere as the manifestation of the Universal Self in His awakened aspect in union with His dynamic energy Shakthi.

Lingashtakam slokam