Dakshinamurthy Ashtottara Shata Namavali
- ॐ विद्यारूपिणे नमः।
Salutations to the one whose very form is pure knowledge. As Dakshinamurthy, Lord Shiva is not merely a possessor of wisdom but the living embodiment of cosmic truth. He dispels the deep darkness of ignorance, illuminating the path of spiritual awakening for all seekers.
- ॐ महायोगिने नमः।
Salutations to the greatest of all yogis. He is the supreme ascetic who dwells in eternal meditation. This name signifies his perfect control over the mind, senses, and the entire universe, representing the highest state of conscious union with the absolute reality.
- ॐ शुद्धज्ञानाय नमः।
Salutations to the one who is pure, untainted consciousness. This implies divine knowledge completely free from worldly illusions (Maya). He represents the absolute truth and the immaculate, flawless wisdom that ultimately liberates the soul from the endless cycle of birth and death.
- ॐ पिनाकधृते नमः।
Salutations to the wielder of the mighty divine bow named Pinaka. This signifies Lord Shiva’s role as the fierce protector of the righteous and the destroyer of evil forces. The bow represents his supreme cosmic power to annihilate ignorance and restore universal balance.
- ॐ रत्नालङ्कारसर्वाङ्गाय नमः।
Salutations to the one whose entire body is adorned with radiant, precious gems. Although he is the ultimate ascetic, this beautiful imagery highlights his supreme sovereignty and divine splendor. The gems symbolize his glowing virtues, cosmic powers, and immense spiritual wealth.
- ॐ रत्नमालिने नमः।
Salutations to the one who wears a brilliant garland of jewels. These jewels represent the diverse universes, stars, and planets that hang upon him, as well as the string of precious souls he protects. It highlights his majesty as the sovereign ruler of the cosmos.
- ॐ जटाधराय नमः।
Salutations to the Lord who wears thick, matted hair. His tangled locks represent the complex, intertwined nature of the universe, wind, and cosmic energies. It shows him as the ultimate renunciant whose profound yogic focus transcends all worldly attachments and physical vanity.
- ॐ गङ्गाधराय नमः।
Salutations to the bearer of the sacred river Ganga. By catching the forceful river in his hair, he saved the earth from destruction. This symbolizes his supreme grace, his ability to contain overwhelming cosmic energy, and his role in distributing life-giving spiritual purity to the world.
- ॐ अचलवासिने नमः।
Salutations to the one who dwells on the unmoving mountain, Mount Kailash. Symbolically, this refers to his establishment in the supreme, unshakable state of eternal stillness. It represents a mind that is entirely free from fluctuations, grounded in ultimate peace and steady meditation.
- ॐ महाज्ञानिने नमः।
Salutations to the possessor of supreme, infinite wisdom. He knows the past, present, and future, and understands the deepest secrets of the cosmos. He is the original source from which all Vedas, Tantras, and sciences flow, guiding humanity toward ultimate enlightenment.
- ॐ समाधिकृते नमः।
Salutations to the one who is established in absolute Samadhi. He represents the highest state of yogic absorption where the meditator and the object of meditation become one. He grants this state of blissful, non-dual consciousness to his devoted disciples.
- ॐ अप्रमेयाय नमः।
Salutations to the immeasurable and infinite Lord. He is beyond the comprehension of the human mind, logic, and the physical senses. Because he is limitless, he cannot be defined or measured by time, space, or any standard of worldly measurement.
- ॐ योगनिधये नमः।
Salutations to the ultimate treasure house of Yoga. All yogic knowledge, mystical practices, and spiritual perfections (Siddhis) originate from him. He is the infinite reservoir of spiritual discipline, granting immense yogic power and inner peace to those who earnestly seek his refuge.
- ॐ तारकाय नमः।
Salutations to the supreme deliverer. He is the ultimate savior who helps souls cross the treacherous, turbulent ocean of worldly existence (Samsara). By chanting his name and receiving his grace, devotees are rescued from sorrow and guided toward the shores of liberation.
- ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।
Salutations to the one who is profoundly affectionate toward his devotees. Like a loving parent, he overlooks the flaws of those who worship him with pure intentions. He showers unconditional love, divine grace, and spiritual protection on all who surrender to him.
- ॐ ब्रह्मरूपिणे नमः।
Salutations to the one who is the embodiment of Brahman, the ultimate, formless reality. Though he appears in various divine forms for the sake of his devotees, his true nature is the infinite, all-pervading cosmic consciousness that constitutes the foundation of all existence.
- ॐ जगद्व्यापिने नमः।
Salutations to the one who pervades the entire universe. There is no place where he does not exist. He is the omnipresent spirit residing in every atom, animating all living beings, and filling the vastness of space with his invisible, divine presence.
- ॐ विष्णुमूर्तये नमः।
Salutations to the one who is non-different from Lord Vishnu. This name emphasizes the absolute unity of the divine trinity. It teaches that Shiva and Vishnu are fundamentally the same supreme consciousness, appearing in different forms to sustain and guide the universe.
- ॐ पुरातनाय नमः।
Salutations to the ancient one. He is primeval, existing long before the creation of time, space, and the universe. He is the original, eternal truth that has no beginning and no end, remaining unchanged through infinite cycles of cosmic creation and dissolution.
- ॐ उक्षवाहाय नमः।
Salutations to the Lord who rides the divine bull, Nandi. The bull represents Dharma (righteousness) and untamed masculine power. By riding the bull, Shiva demonstrates his absolute mastery over ego, physical impulses, and his commitment to upholding truth and cosmic order.
- ॐ चर्मधारिणे नमः।
Salutations to the wearer of animal hides. Often depicted wearing tiger or elephant skin, this symbolizes his conquest over animalistic instincts, fierce ego, and base desires. It reflects his supreme asceticism, detached entirely from the material comforts and luxuries of the world.
- ॐ पीताम्बरविभूषणाय नमः।
Salutations to the one adorned with yellow garments. While Shiva is often seen in ascetic ash, this name highlights his auspicious, divine aspect. Yellow is the color of spiritual knowledge and auspiciousness, signifying his role as the glorious, enlightened teacher of the cosmos.
- ॐ मोक्षनिधये नमः।
Salutations to the boundless treasure of liberation. He holds the ultimate wealth that a soul can achieve—freedom from the cycle of rebirth. Those who worship him are granted access to this eternal spiritual vault, finding permanent peace and release from worldly suffering.
- ॐ मोक्षदायिने नमः।
Salutations to the giver of salvation. Not only does he possess the treasure of liberation, but he is also infinitely generous in granting it. Through his merciful teachings as Dakshinamurthy, he cuts the bonds of karma and bestows ultimate spiritual freedom upon true seekers.
- ॐ ज्ञानवारिधये नमः।
Salutations to the vast, boundless ocean of knowledge. Just as the ocean is deep and contains innumerable treasures, his wisdom is unfathomable. He encompasses all worldly sciences and spiritual truths, offering drops of his infinite wisdom to quench the thirst of ignorant souls.
- ॐ विद्याधारिणे नमः।
Salutations to the sustainer and protector of all learning. He is the foundational support of all knowledge systems—from secular sciences to sacred scriptures. He ensures that eternal wisdom is preserved, nurtured, and passed down through the ages via the guru-disciple tradition.
- ॐ शुक्लतनवे नमः।
Salutations to the one whose body is white and radiant. His complexion shines like pure camphor or is covered in white, sacred ash (Bhasma). This pristine whiteness symbolizes absolute purity, transcendence of physical impurities, and his glowing, untainted divine consciousness.
- ॐ विद्यादायिने नमः।
Salutations to the ultimate bestower of knowledge. He is the original Guru who graciously imparts divine wisdom to the sages. Through his silent teachings, he clears the mental confusion of his disciples, granting them the ultimate realization of the self.
- ॐ गणाधिपाय नमः।
Salutations to the absolute Lord of the Ganas. The Ganas are his fiercely loyal attendants, representing various elements of nature and complex psychological states. His mastery over them signifies his supreme control over the universe, natural forces, and the chaotic tendencies of the mind.
- ॐ पापसंहर्त्रे नमः।
Salutations to the destroyer of sins. By the mere remembrance of his name, the accumulated negative karmas and impurities of countless lifetimes are incinerated. He purifies the souls of his devotees, preparing them for spiritual elevation and ultimate liberation.
- ॐ शशिमौलये नमः।
Salutations to the one who wears the crescent moon on his head. The moon symbolizes time, the mind, and the nectar of immortality. By wearing it, Lord Shiva demonstrates his complete mastery over time, the fluctuations of the mind, and his calm, cool, graceful nature.
- ॐ महास्वनाय नमः।
Salutations to the one possessing a great, resonant voice. This represents the primordial sound of creation, the cosmic "Omkara" (Om). His divine vibration brings forth the universe, and his voice is the source of the Vedas, cutting through the silence of cosmic void.
- ॐ सामप्रियाय नमः।
Salutations to the Lord who loves the Sama Veda. The Sama Veda is known for its musical and devotional chants. This indicates Shiva’s deep affinity for divine music, rhythm, and devotion, showing that he is easily pleased by soulful, musical worship.
- ॐ अव्ययाय नमः।
Salutations to the inexhaustible and unchanging reality. While the physical universe undergoes constant change, decay, and destruction, he remains entirely unaffected. He is the eternal, immutable truth that never diminishes, ensuring stability amidst cosmic chaos.
- ॐ साधवे नमः।
Salutations to the one who is infinitely gentle, peaceful, and auspicious. Despite his terrifying forms as a destroyer, his core nature is entirely benevolent. He is the ultimate sage, radiating tranquility, goodness, and spiritual purity to all beings.
- ॐ सर्ववेदैरलङ्कृताय नमः।
Salutations to the one who is beautifully adorned by all the Vedas. The sacred scriptures are not separate from him; they serve as his divine ornaments. His glory, essence, and supreme truth are the central subjects praised by all Vedic hymns.
- ॐ हस्ते वह्मिधारकाय नमः।
Salutations to the one who holds fire in his hand. The fire represents both destruction and illumination. It symbolizes his power to burn away the universe at the end of time, as well as the fire of knowledge that incinerates all human ignorance.
- ॐ श्रीमते नमः।
Salutations to the glorious and highly revered Lord. He is endowed with ultimate divine opulence, majesty, and spiritual wealth. This name acknowledges his supreme stature as the Lord of the Universe, radiating grace, beauty, and incomparable cosmic power.
- ॐ मृगधारिणे नमः।
Salutations to the one who holds a deer in his hand. The deer, which is constantly jumping and restless, symbolizes the unsteady human mind. By holding it firmly, Shiva signifies his absolute mastery over the restless mind, teaching his devotees the art of supreme concentration.
- ॐ शङ्कराय नमः।
Salutations to Shankara, the one who creates peace and auspiciousness. He is the source of all that is good in the universe. By destroying sorrow, doubt, and negative forces, he brings profound joy, spiritual welfare, and blessings to his devotees.
- ॐ यज्ञनाथाय नमः।
Salutations to the ultimate Lord of all sacrifices. Every ritual, offering, and selfless action performed in the universe is ultimately directed to him. He is the supreme authority who validates spiritual sacrifices and distributes the divine fruits of these holy actions.
- ॐ क्रतुध्वंसिने नमः।
Salutations to the destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice. This mythological event symbolizes the destruction of arrogance and ego. When rituals are performed with pride and disrespect for the divine, Shiva acts as the great equalizer, destroying the ego to restore humility and true devotion.
- ॐ यज्ञभोक्त्रे नमः।
Salutations to the ultimate consumer of the sacrifice. When devotees offer their prayers, ego, and desires into the fire of spiritual practice, he is the one who receives them. He accepts our genuine offerings and transforms them into divine blessings and purification.
- ॐ यमान्तकाय नमः।
Salutations to the conqueror of Yama, the god of death. By kicking Yama to protect his devotee Markandeya, Shiva proved that he is the Lord of Time and Death itself. He grants immortality and fearlessness to those who take refuge in him.
- ॐ भक्तनुग्रहमूर्तये नमः।
Salutations to the very personification of grace toward devotees. His divine form exists specifically to bless, protect, and uplift humanity. He is always looking for ways to shower his compassion on earnest seekers, actively working toward their spiritual evolution.
- ॐ भक्तसेव्याय नमः।
Salutations to the one who is constantly served and worshipped by his devotees. Yogis, sages, gods, and humans alike bow before him. Serving him with devotion is considered the highest privilege, as it purifies the heart and leads directly to enlightenment.
- ॐ वृषध्वजाय नमः।
Salutations to the one who has a bull on his banner. The bull, Nandi, stands for unshakeable Dharma (righteousness). This emblem shows that Lord Shiva's eternal foundation and message to the universe is the establishment and protection of absolute moral and cosmic truth.
- ॐ भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रहाय नमः।
Salutations to the one whose divine body is smeared with sacred ash (Bhasma). The ash reminds us of the temporary nature of the physical world, where everything eventually burns to dust. It signifies his complete detachment, purity, and triumph over material death.
- ॐ अक्षमालाधराय नमः।
Salutations to the one holding a rosary (Rudraksha mala). This depicts his role as the eternal meditator and supreme Guru. The beads represent the continuous repetition of time, mantras, and creation, showing his unbroken state of deep, contemplative, cosmic meditation.
- ॐ हराय नमः।
Salutations to Hara, the great remover. He destroys the universe at the end of the cosmic cycle, but more importantly, for the individual, he destroys sorrow, pain, and the deep-seated ignorance that binds the soul to the painful cycle of rebirth.
- ॐ त्रयीमूर्तये नमः।
Salutations to the embodiment of the three primary Vedas (Rig, Yajur, and Sama). His form is fundamentally made of sacred vibrations and divine hymns. He is the ultimate source from which all scriptural knowledge and spiritual laws govern the entire universe.
- ॐ परब्रह्मणे नमः।
Salutations to the absolute, supreme reality. He is the highest, formless, unmanifested consciousness that lies beyond all human comprehension. He is the ultimate truth and the eternal foundation from which all universes emerge, exist, and ultimately dissolve.
- ॐ नागाराजालङ्कृताय नमः।
Salutations to the one adorned by the king of serpents. Serpents signify the dormant spiritual energy (Kundalini), the cycle of time, and deadly poisons. By wearing them as jewelry, Shiva shows he has mastered time, transformed poison into grace, and conquered all fears.
- ॐ शान्तरूपाय नमः।
Salutations to the one whose form is absolute, serene peace. As Dakshinamurthy, his face radiates an unshakeable calmness. He embodies the profound tranquility that occurs when the mind is entirely still, transmitting this profound peacefulness to his meditating disciples.
- ॐ महाज्ञानिने नमः।
(Repeated for emphasis) Salutations to the supremely wise one. He possesses the highest spiritual intelligence, holding the ultimate secrets of the cosmos. He is the original teacher who dispels ignorance, providing the vital knowledge required for a soul's final liberation.
- ॐ सर्वलोकविभूषकाय नमः।
Salutations to the one who is the ornament of all the worlds. His divine presence brings beauty, grace, and auspiciousness to the entire universe. Without his sustaining consciousness, the cosmos would be void of purpose, harmony, and spiritual brilliance.
- ॐ अर्धनारीश्वराय नमः।
Salutations to the Lord who is half-man and half-woman. This majestic form represents the inseparable union of Shiva (consciousness) and Shakti (energy). It signifies that the divine encompasses both masculine and feminine principles, working in perfect harmony to create the universe.
- ॐ देवाय नमः।
Salutations to the luminous, divine being. The word "Deva" signifies light and play. He is the self-effulgent Lord whose cosmic play (Lila) brings the universe into existence, sustaining it with his brilliant, radiating divine light.
- ॐ मुनिसेव्याय नमः।
Salutations to the one worshipped by the great sages. The highest enlightened masters, ascetics, and seers constantly meditate upon him. They seek his guidance because he is the ultimate destination of all severe penance and profound philosophical inquiry.
- ॐ सुरोत्तमाय नमः।
Salutations to the greatest among all the gods. Even the highest celestial beings—like Brahma and Indra—seek his counsel and protection. He is the supreme authority in the divine hierarchy, guiding the gods in maintaining cosmic order and harmony.
- ॐ व्याख्यानकारकाय नमः।
Salutations to the supreme expounder of truth. As Dakshinamurthy, he silently and masterfully interprets the deepest meanings of the scriptures. He brilliantly decodes the mysteries of life, karma, and liberation, making profound spiritual truths accessible to his devoted disciples.
- ॐ भगवते नमः।
Salutations to the Supreme Lord (Bhagavan). He possesses the six ultimate divine opulences: infinite power, infinite wealth, infinite fame, infinite beauty, infinite knowledge, and infinite renunciation. He is complete in every aspect, requiring nothing, yet giving everything to the universe.
- ॐ अग्निचन्द्रार्कलोचनाय नमः।
Salutations to the one whose three eyes are the fire, the moon, and the sun. The sun and moon provide light and sustain the physical universe, while his third eye of fire represents profound spiritual insight and the power to burn away all ignorance.
- ॐ जगत्स्रष्ट्रे नमः।
Salutations to the creator of the universe. Though usually known as the destroyer, in his ultimate form, Shiva is the source of all existence. From his infinite consciousness, the entire cosmos, with all its galaxies and life forms, springs into physical reality.
- ॐ जगद्गोप्त्रे नमः।
Salutations to the protector and sustainer of the universe. He ensures that cosmic laws (Dharma) function correctly. Through his grace, he maintains the balance of planets, nature, and karma, protecting the innocent and sustaining life across all dimensions.
- ॐ जगद्ध्वंसिने नमः।
Salutations to the annihilator of the universe. When the cosmos has run its course, he performs the cosmic dance of destruction (Tandava) to dissolve creation back into his formless state, making way for a fresh cycle of pure, renewed creation.
- ॐ त्रिलोचनाय नमः।
Salutations to the three-eyed Lord. His two physical eyes view the dualities of the material world, while his spiritual third eye looks inward and upward. It is the eye of infinite wisdom, intuitive vision, and the devastating power that turns illusion to ashes.
- ॐ जगद्गुरवे नमः।
Salutations to the universal teacher. As Dakshinamurthy, he is the supreme Guru for all living entities. He does not just teach human beings but guides gods, demons, and sages alike, leading all souls out of darkness and into eternal light.
- ॐ महादेवाय नमः।
Salutations to the great God, Mahadeva. He transcends all other deities and earthly powers. This name honors his supreme majesty, boundless compassion, and ultimate authority over the cycles of creation, preservation, destruction, illusion, and liberation.
- ॐ महानन्दपरायणाय नमः।
Salutations to the one who is completely absorbed in supreme bliss. He exists in an eternal state of profound, ecstatic joy (Ananda). He is entirely independent of worldly pleasures, deriving his infinite happiness from his own perfect, divine self.
- ॐ जटाधारकाय नमः।
Salutations to the bearer of the majestic matted locks. His intertwined hair signifies his intense ascetic lifestyle and his mastery over the wild, untamed forces of nature. Within these locks, he holds immense cosmic energies, completely under his yogic control.
- ॐ महायोगवते नमः।
Salutations to the master of supreme yoga. He is the ultimate source of every yogic path, be it Karma, Bhakti, Jnana, or Hatha Yoga. His very existence is the perfection of these disciplines, unifying the individual soul with the universal consciousness.
- ॐ ज्ञानमालालङ्कृताय नमः।
Salutations to the one adorned with the garland of wisdom. Rather than wearing gold or diamonds, his true ornament is absolute spiritual knowledge. This emphasizes that to Lord Shiva, enlightenment and truth are the most precious and beautiful decorations.
- ॐ व्योमगङ्गाजलकृतस्नानाय नमः।
Salutations to the one who bathes in the celestial waters of the heavenly Ganga (the Milky Way). This cosmic imagery highlights his vast, universal form, existing far beyond the earth, constantly purified by the purest, highest spiritual energies of the cosmos.
- ॐ शुद्धसंयम्यर्चिताय नमः।
Salutations to the Lord who is worshipped by pure ascetics. Only those with deeply disciplined minds, spotless hearts, and rigorous self-control can truly understand and worship him properly. He responds deeply to the pure, silent devotion of such great sages.
- ॐ तत्त्वमूर्तये नमः।
Salutations to the embodiment of ultimate reality. "Tattva" refers to the fundamental principles of existence. He is the living manifestation of the core essence of the universe. Meditating upon him allows the seeker to understand the absolute truth of existence.
- ॐ महासारस्वतप्रदाय नमः।
Salutations to the great bestower of eloquence and supreme learning. He grants his devotees mastery over speech, arts, intellect, and memory. By his grace, scholars and seekers become brilliantly articulate, capable of deeply understanding and expressing complex spiritual truths.
- ॐ व्योममूर्तये नमः।
Salutations to the one whose form is as vast as the sky. Like the infinite space (Akasha), he is formless, boundless, and accommodates the entire universe within himself. He remains completely untainted and undisturbed by whatever occurs within him.
- ॐ भक्तानामिष्टकामफलप्रदाय नमः।
Salutations to the fulfiller of his devotees' cherished desires. Whether his followers seek material success, spiritual insight, or ultimate liberation, he generously grants the fruits of their pure intentions, ensuring their worldly happiness and spiritual progression.
- ॐ वरमूर्तये नमः।
Salutations to the embodiment of boons. He is exceptionally generous, known as Bholenath, easily pleased by pure devotion. He constantly radiates blessings, granting physical, mental, and spiritual gifts to uplift humanity from sorrow to supreme joy.
- ॐ चित्स्वरूपिणे नमः।
Salutations to the one whose very nature is pure consciousness. He is the divine awareness that perceives all things. He is not the body or the mind, but the eternal, witnessing soul (Chit) that resides within the hearts of all living beings.
- ॐ तेजोमूर्तये नमः।
Salutations to the embodiment of radiant light. He shines with the brilliant energy of a million suns. This divine effulgence dispels the darkness of ignorance, fear, and negativity, filling the universe and the devotee’s mind with glorious spiritual illumination.
- ॐ अनामयाय नमः।
Salutations to the one who is free from all diseases and afflictions. He is completely untouched by physical illnesses, mental distress, or spiritual decay. Worshiping him brings absolute healing, granting devotees a healthy body and a perfectly sound, peaceful mind.
- ॐ वेदवेदाङ्गदर्शनतत्त्वज्ञाय नमः।
Salutations to the supreme knower of the Vedas, Vedangas, and philosophical systems. He is the ultimate authority on all scriptures, grammar, astrology, and logic. All intellectual and spiritual philosophies originate from him and find their true completion in his wisdom.
- ॐ चतुःषष्टिकलानिधये नमः।
Salutations to the vast treasure house of the sixty-four arts. From music, dance, and poetry to architecture and martial arts, he is the divine patron and master of every skill. All human creativity and brilliance are sparks of his divine genius.
- ॐ भवरोगभयहर्त्रे नमः।
Salutations to the destroyer of the fear of worldly existence (Samsara). Life brings the "disease" of constant birth, death, and suffering. He is the divine physician who cures this eternal sickness, removing fear and granting ultimate peace.
- ॐ भक्तानामभयप्रदाय नमः।
Salutations to the granter of fearlessness to his devotees. By displaying the "Abhaya Mudra" (the gesture of protection), he assures his followers that they need not fear enemies, death, or destiny, as his immense power will always shield them.
- ॐ नीलग्रीवाय नमः।
Salutations to the blue-necked Lord (Neelakantha). Out of immense compassion, he drank the lethal poison (Halahala) churned from the cosmic ocean, saving the universe from destruction. The poison turned his throat blue, standing as a permanent symbol of his selfless sacrifice.
- ॐ ललाटाक्षाय नमः।
Salutations to the one with an eye on his forehead. This third eye is the seat of higher perception, wisdom, and devastating destructive energy. When opened, it instantly incinerates physical illusions, ego, and base desires, such as when he burned the god of lust, Kama.
- ॐ गजचर्मविराजिताय नमः।
Salutations to the one beautifully adorned in elephant skin. The elephant symbolizes monstrous pride and immense arrogance (Gajasura). By defeating the demon and wearing its skin, Shiva demonstrates his absolute victory over the destructive, oversized human ego.
- ॐ ज्ञानदाय नमः।
Salutations to the eternal giver of knowledge. He is the infinite source of all cognitive and spiritual awakening. When a seeker is lost in the darkness of confusion, his grace acts as a guiding light, revealing the path to self-realization.
- ॐ कामदाय नमः।
Salutations to the fulfiller of desires. While he is a supreme ascetic, he is highly compassionate toward his householder devotees. He grants righteous worldly desires (Kama), ensuring that his followers live fulfilling lives before guiding them toward final liberation.
- ॐ तपस्विने नमः।
Salutations to the supreme ascetic. He represents the pinnacle of Tapasya (austerity). By enduring immense discipline and remaining undisturbed in deep meditation for ages, he generates the immense spiritual heat and energy required to sustain the cosmos.
- ॐ विष्णुवल्लभाय नमः।
Salutations to the one who is deeply dear to Lord Vishnu. This signifies the profound mutual love and respect between the preserver and the destroyer of the universe, reminding devotees that worshiping one brings the blessings and love of the other.
- ॐ ब्रह्मचारिणे नमः।
Salutations to the ultimate celibate student. This represents his phase of intense purity, self-control, and absolute dedication to the pursuit of ultimate truth. It symbolizes strict discipline and the harnessing of vital life energies for profound spiritual evolution.
- ॐ सन्यासिने नमः।
Salutations to the perfect renunciate. He has entirely detached himself from wealth, family, status, and worldly desires. He teaches the ultimate spiritual lesson: that true freedom is only achieved when one lets go of material attachments and surrenders to the divine.
- ॐ गृहस्थाय नमः।
Salutations to the ideal householder. Alongside Goddess Parvati, he demonstrates the perfect family life. He shows that spiritual enlightenment is not restricted to the forest; it can be fully realized by fulfilling family duties with love, responsibility, and detachment.
- ॐ आश्रमकारकाय नमः।
Salutations to the creator of the four stages of life (Ashramas: student, householder, retiree, renunciate). He structured human life so that individuals can systematically experience the world, fulfill their duties, and gradually detach, evolving spiritually until they reach liberation.
- ॐ श्रीमतां श्रेष्ठाय नमः।
Salutations to the greatest among all glorious and wealthy beings. Though he appears as a beggar clad in ash, he holds the eternal riches of the universe. Kings and gods bow to him, making him the most exalted of all beings.
- ॐ सत्यरूपाय नमः।
Salutations to the embodiment of eternal truth. Illusions fade, bodies perish, and the universe will eventually dissolve, but he remains unchanged. He is the ultimate reality, the singular, undeniable truth upon which the entire cosmos is built.
- ॐ दयानिधये नमः।
Salutations to the infinite ocean of mercy. His heart is completely overflowing with compassion for suffering souls. Regardless of a person's past mistakes, when they call out to him with true devotion, he showers them with boundless grace and forgiveness.
- ॐ योगपट्टाभिरामाय नमः।
Salutations to the Lord who looks beautiful wearing the Yoga-Patta (a meditation band). In his form as Dakshinamurthy, he is often depicted with a band tied around his knees and back. This helps maintain a stable, comfortable posture during eternal, deep meditation.
- ॐ वीणाधारिणे नमः।
Salutations to the Lord holding the Vina (a stringed instrument). As Vina Dakshinamurthy, he represents the creator of music and sound. He plays the divine chords of the universe, harmonizing the cosmos and teaching that music is a profound path to enlightenment.
- ॐ सुचेतनाय नमः।
Salutations to the profoundly awakened one. He is the supreme state of hyper-awareness and brilliant consciousness. His mind is never dull or asleep; he remains eternally vigilant, observing the universe and ensuring the spiritual awakening of his devotees.
- ॐ मतिप्रज्ञासुधारकाय नमः।
Salutations to the purifier and enhancer of intellect and intuition. He sharpens the minds of his devotees, removing confusion, stupidity, and toxic thoughts. He grants crystal-clear judgment and the higher wisdom necessary to navigate complex worldly and spiritual challenges.
- ॐ मुद्रापुस्तकहस्ताय नमः।
Salutations to the one holding a book and forming a Mudra (gesture). The book symbolizes profound scriptural knowledge, while his hand forms the Chinmudra (gesture of consciousness), silently explaining that true enlightenment connects the individual soul to the supreme absolute.
- ॐ वेतालादिपिशाचौघराक्षसौघविनाशकाय नमः।
Salutations to the destroyer of vampires, ghosts, ghouls, and demon hordes. Symbolically, these dark creatures represent negative energies, inner fears, and toxic mental complexes. By his terrifying grace, he completely eradicates these dark forces, protecting the minds and lives of his devotees.
- ॐ सुरार्चिताय नमः।
Salutations to the Lord who is forever worshipped by the celestial gods. Even the divine beings of heaven continuously chant his names, seeking his blessings. He is the ultimate, universally adored supreme being, worthy of the highest praise from all realms of existence.
ॐ विद्यारूपिणे नमः।
ॐ महायोगिने नमः।
ॐ शुद्धज्ञानाय नमः।
ॐ पिनाकधृते नमः।
ॐ रत्नालङ्कारसर्वाङ्गाय नमः।
ॐ रत्नमालिने नमः।
ॐ जटाधराय नमः।
ॐ गङ्गाधराय नमः।
ॐ अचलवासिने नमः।
ॐ महाज्ञानिने नमः।।10।।
ॐ समाधिकृते नमः।
ॐ अप्रमेयाय नमः।
ॐ योगनिधये नमः।
ॐ तारकाय नमः।
ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।
ॐ ब्रह्मरूपिणे नमः।
ॐ जगद्व्यापिने नमः।
ॐ विष्णुमूर्तये नमः।
ॐ पुरातनाय नमः।
ॐ उक्षवाहाय नमः।।20।।
ॐ चर्मधारिणे नमः।
ॐ पीताम्बरविभूषणाय नमः।
ॐ मोक्षनिधये नमः।
ॐ मोक्षदायिने नमः।
ॐ ज्ञानवारिधये नमः।
ॐ विद्याधारिणे नमः।
ॐ शुक्लतनवे नमः।
ॐ विद्यादायिने नमः।
ॐ गणाधिपाय नमः।
ॐ पापसंहर्त्रे नमः।।30।।
ॐ शशिमौलये नमः।
ॐ महास्वनाय नमः।
ॐ सामप्रियाय नमः।
ॐ अव्ययाय नमः।
ॐ साधवे नमः।
ॐ सर्ववेदैरलङ्कृताय नमः।
ॐ हस्ते वह्मिधारकाय नमः।
ॐ श्रीमते नमः।
ॐ मृगधारिणे नमः।
ॐ शङ्कराय नमः।।40।।
ॐ यज्ञनाथाय नमः।
ॐ क्रतुध्वंसिने नमः।
ॐ यज्ञभोक्त्रे नमः।
ॐ यमान्तकाय नमः।
ॐ भक्तनुग्रहमूर्तये नमः।
ॐ भक्तसेव्याय नमः।
ॐ वृषध्वजाय नमः।
ॐ भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रहाय नमः।
ॐ अक्षमालाधराय नमः।
ॐ हराय नमः।।50।।
ॐ त्रयीमूर्तये नमः।
ॐ परब्रह्मणे नमः।
ॐ नागाराजालङ्कृताय नमः।
ॐ शान्तरूपाय नमः।
ॐ महाज्ञानिने नमः।
ॐ सर्वलोकविभूषकाय नमः।
ॐ अर्धनारीश्वराय नमः।
ॐ देवाय नमः।
ॐ मुनिसेव्याय नमः।
ॐ सुरोत्तमाय नमः।।60।।
ॐ व्याख्यानकारकाय नमः।
ॐ भगवते नमः।
ॐ अग्निचन्द्रार्कलोचनाय नमः।
ॐ जगत्स्रष्ट्रे नमः।
ॐ जगद्गोप्त्रे नमः।
ॐ जगद्ध्वंसिने नमः।
ॐ त्रिलोचनाय नमः।
ॐ जगद्गुरवे नमः।
ॐ महादेवाय नमः।
ॐ महानन्दपरायणाय नमः।।70।।
ॐ जटाधारकाय नमः।
ॐ महायोगवते नमः।
ॐ ज्ञानमालालङ्कृताय नमः।
ॐ व्योमगङ्गाजलकृतस्नानाय नमः।
ॐ शुद्धसंयम्यर्चिताय नमः।
ॐ तत्त्वमूर्तये नमः।
ॐ महासारस्वतप्रदाय नमः।
ॐ व्योममूर्तये नमः।
ॐ भक्तानामिष्टकामफलप्रदाय नमः।
ॐ वरमूर्तये नमः।।80।।
ॐ चित्स्वरूपिणे नमः।
ॐ तेजोमूर्तये नमः।
ॐ अनामयाय नमः।
ॐ वेदवेदाङ्गदर्शनतत्त्वज्ञाय नमः।
ॐ चतुःषष्टिकलानिधये नमः।
ॐ भवरोगभयहर्त्रे नमः।
ॐ भक्तानामभयप्रदाय नमः।
ॐ नीलग्रीवाय नमः।
ॐ ललाटाक्षाय नमः।
ॐ गजचर्मविराजिताय नमः।।90।।
ॐ ज्ञानदाय नमः।
ॐ कामदाय नमः।
ॐ तपस्विने नमः।
ॐ विष्णुवल्लभाय नमः।
ॐ ब्रह्मचारिणे नमः।
ॐ सन्यासिने नमः।
ॐ गृहस्थाय नमः।
ॐ आश्रमकारकाय नमः।
ॐ श्रीमतां श्रेष्ठाय नमः।
ॐ सत्यरूपाय नमः।।100।।
ॐ दयानिधये नमः।
ॐ योगपट्टाभिरामाय नमः।
ॐ वीणाधारिणे नमः।
ॐ सुचेतनाय नमः।
ॐ मतिप्रज्ञासुधारकाय नमः।
ॐ मुद्रापुस्तकहस्ताय नमः।
ॐ वेतालादिपिशाचौघराक्षसौघविनाशकाय नमः।
ॐ सुरार्चिताय नमः।।108।।
om vidyaaroopine namah'.
om mahaayogine namah'.
om shuddhajnyaanaaya namah'.
om pinaakadhri'te namah'.
om ratnaalankaarasarvaangaaya namah'.
om ratnamaaline namah'.
om jat'aadharaaya namah'.
om gangaadharaaya namah'.
om achalavaasine namah'.
om mahaajnyaanine namah'..10..
om samaadhikri'te namah'.
om aprameyaaya namah'.
om yoganidhaye namah'.
om taarakaaya namah'.
om bhaktavatsalaaya namah'.
om brahmaroopine namah'.
om jagadvyaapine namah'.
om vishnumoortaye namah'.
om puraatanaaya namah'.
om ukshavaahaaya namah'..20..
om charmadhaarine namah'.
om peetaambaravibhooshanaaya namah'.
om mokshanidhaye namah'.
om mokshadaayine namah'.
om jnyaanavaaridhaye namah'.
om vidyaadhaarine namah'.
om shuklatanave namah'.
om vidyaadaayine namah'.
om ganaadhipaaya namah'.
om paapasam'hartre namah'..30..
om shashimaulaye namah'.
om mahaasvanaaya namah'.
om saamapriyaaya namah'.
om avyayaaya namah'.
om saadhave namah'.
om sarvavedairalankri'taaya namah'.
om haste vahmidhaarakaaya namah'.
om shreemate namah'.
om mri'gadhaarine namah'.
om shankaraaya namah'..40..
om yajnyanaathaaya namah'.
om kratudhvam'sine namah'.
om yajnyabhoktre namah'.
om yamaantakaaya namah'.
om bhaktanugrahamoortaye namah'.
om bhaktasevyaaya namah'.
om vri'shadhvajaaya namah'.
om bhasmoddhoolitavigrahaaya namah'.
om akshamaalaadharaaya namah'.
om haraaya namah'..50..
om trayeemoortaye namah'.
om parabrahmane namah'.
om naagaaraajaalankri'taaya namah'.
om shaantaroopaaya namah'.
om mahaajnyaanine namah'.
om sarvalokavibhooshakaaya namah'.
om ardhanaareeshvaraaya namah'.
om devaaya namah'.
om munisevyaaya namah'.
om surottamaaya namah'..60..
om vyaakhyaanakaarakaaya namah'.
om bhagavate namah'.
om agnichandraarkalochanaaya namah'.
om jagatsrasht're namah'.
om jagadgoptre namah'.
om jagaddhvam'sine namah'.
om trilochanaaya namah'.
om jagadgurave namah'.
om mahaadevaaya namah'.
om mahaanandaparaayanaaya namah'..70..
om jat'aadhaarakaaya namah'.
om mahaayogavate namah'.
om jnyaanamaalaalankri'taaya namah'.
om vyomagangaajalakri'tasnaanaaya namah'.
om shuddhasam'yamyarchitaaya namah'.
om tattvamoortaye namah'.
om mahaasaarasvatapradaaya namah'.
om vyomamoortaye namah'.
om bhaktaanaamisht'akaamaphalapradaaya namah'.
om varamoortaye namah'..80..
om chitsvaroopine namah'.
om tejomoortaye namah'.
om anaamayaaya namah'.
om vedavedaangadarshanatattvajnyaaya namah'.
om chatuh'shasht'ikalaanidhaye namah'.
om bhavarogabhayahartre namah'.
om bhaktaanaamabhayapradaaya namah'.
om neelagreevaaya namah'.
om lalaat'aakshaaya namah'.
om gajacharmaviraajitaaya namah'..90..
om jnyaanadaaya namah'.
om kaamadaaya namah'.
om tapasvine namah'.
om vishnuvallabhaaya namah'.
om brahmachaarine namah'.
om sanyaasine namah'.
om gri'hasthaaya namah'.
om aashramakaarakaaya namah'.
om shreemataam' shresht'haaya namah'.
om satyaroopaaya namah'..100..
om dayaanidhaye namah'.
om yogapat't'aabhiraamaaya namah'.
om veenaadhaarine namah'.
om suchetanaaya namah'.
om matiprajnyaasudhaarakaaya namah'.
om mudraapustakahastaaya namah'.
om vetaalaadipishaachaugharaakshasaughavinaashakaaya namah'.
om suraarchitaaya namah'..108..
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