CHATURVIDHA SHIVA SAHASRANAMA

(Linga Purana, Shiva Purana, Brahma Purana and Maha Bharata)

Composed, Condensed and Interpreted

By V.D.N. Rao, Former General Manager
India Trade Promotion Organization,
Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
Union Ministry of Commerce, Govt. Of India

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Contents

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Linga Purana

Shiva Purana

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Brahma Purana

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Maha Bharata

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SHRI SHIVA SAHASRA NAAMA STOTRA (LINGA PURANA)

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Rishaya uvaacha: Katham Devena vai Suta Deva Devaamaheshwaraat, Sudarshanaakhyam vai
labhyam vaktumarhasi Vishnuna/ Suta uvaacha: Devaamasurendraanaam bhavaccha sudaarunah,
Sarveshameva bhutaanaam vinashakarano mahan/ Paraajitaastadaa Deva Deveswaram Harim,
Pranemastum Sureshaanam shoka samvignamaanasaah/ Bhagavan Deva Devesha Vishno Jishno
Janardana, Daanavaih peeditaah Sarvey vayam sharanamaagataah/ Twameda Devadevesha
Gatirnam Purushottama, Twameva Paramatmaa hi twam Pita Jagataamapi/ Twameva Bharta Harta
Daataa Janardana/ Avadhya Varalaabhaaktey Sarvaey Vaarijalochana, Suryamandala
sambhutamtwadeeyam chakramudyatam/ Kunthitam hi Dadhichena chaavanena Jagudguro,Dandam
Shaarangam tawaastram cha labhyatam DaityehPrasaadatah/ Puraa Jalandharah hantum Nirmitam
Tripuraarinaa, Rathaangam sushitam ghoram tena taanhantumarhasi/ Tasmaattena nihanyatwaa
naanyaihi Shastra shatairapi, Tato nishamya teshaam vai vachanam Vaarijekshanah/ Vaachaspati
mukhaanaah sa Harischakrarbhutswayam/Dandam sharangam tawaastram cha labdham, Daiytyah
prasaadatah/ Puraa Jalandharam hantum nirmitam Tripuraarinaa, Rathaanga sushitam ghoram tena
taana hantumarhasi/ Tasmaattena nihanyatwaa naanyeh shastra shatairapi, Tato nishchaya teshaam
vai Vachanam Vaarijaakshananah/ Vachaspati mukhaanaah sa Harischakrarbhutswayam/
(Rishis requested Maha Muni Suta to elucidate the context as to how Bhagavan Vishnu secured
Sudarshana Chakra from Maha Deva. Suta Muni narrated that once there were fierce and prolonged
battles between Deva- Danavas and Devas were badly hurt and humiliated. They approached Maha
Vishnu for safety and support.They prayed to Janardana, Vishnu and Jishnu pathetically and begged
of him to provide succor and return to them their lost glories. They expressed their anguish that
Daitya-Danavas obtained innumerable boons by performing desperate Tapasyas and became
invincible to such an extent even the Chakra generated from Surya Mandala proved ineffective and
the Vajraayudha secured by Maharshi Dadhichis backbone had failed. Devas further submitted to
Vishnu that only the Incredible and indestructible Chariot and the accompanying weaponry that Maha
Deva created to exterminate Jalandhara Daitya could save them; this was announced by none less than
Brahma Deva himself. Brahma also confirmed that only Vishnu Bhagavan could possibly secure this
Ratha from Maha Deva).
Shri Vishnuruvaacha:Bhobho Deva! Maha Devam Sarva Devyaih Sanatanaih, Samprapya
saampratah sarvam karishyami Divoukasaam/ Deva! Jalamdharam hantu nirmitam hi Puraarina,
Labhwaa Rathangam teynaiva nihatya cha Maha Suraan/ Suta uvaacha:Ekamuktwa Surasheshthaan
Surashreshthamanusmaran, Surashreshthastadaa Sheshtham Pujayaamaasa Shankaram, Lingam
sthaapya yathaanyaa nyaayam Himavacchikarey Shubhey, Meruparvata sankaasham nirmitam
Vishwakarmana, Twaritaakhyena Rudrena Roudreana cha Janardanah/ Snaapya Sampujya gandhyadyojjvalaarlaankaaram manoramam, Tushtaavacha tadaa Rudram sampujyaagnou pranamyacha/
Devam Naamnaam sahasrena Bhavaadyena yathaakramam, Pujayaamaasacha cha Pranavaadyam
namontakam/ Devam naamnaam sahasrena Bhavaadyena Maheswaram, Prati naama sahasrena
pujayaamaasa Shankaram/ Agnou cha Naamabhirdevam Bhavaadyeh samidaadhibhih, Swaahaantai
rvidhivadyutvaa prayekamayutam Prabhum, Tushtaava cha punah Shambhuh Bavaadyourbhavameeshvaram/
(Vishnu Bhagavan replied that the Chariot and its accessories which Maha Deva created to kill
Jalandhara would indeed help uproot the remaining Danavas too. Suta Muni then described that
subsequently a Shiva Linga was consecrated atop Himalaya Peak and Vishwakarma constructed the
Sacred Place quickly. The Shiva Linga so sanctified was bathed and worshipped by Vishnu Bhagavan
by reciting one thousand names of Maha Deva as each name of the latter was recited, Vishnu placed a
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lotus flower as an offering to the Shiva Linga and simultaneously Samidhaswere propitiated too to
Agni Deva meant for Parama Shiva. The Sahasra Naamas thus recited by Vishnu were as follows:)
Bhavah Shivo Haro Rudrah Purushah Padmalochana/ Arthitavyaayah Sadacharah Sarva Shabhu
meeshwarah, Ishwarah Sthaanureeshaanah Sahasraaksha Sahasrapaat/ Vareenyaan VaradoVandyah
Shankara Parameshwarah, Gangaadharah Shula dhaarah paraarthaika prayojana/ Sarvajnah Sarva
Devaadi Giridhanwa Jataadharah, Chandra peedaschandra moulir Vidwaan Vishwaamareshwarah /
Vedaanta saara sandoha Kapaali Nilalohitah, Dhyanaadharoparicchedyo Gouri Bharta Ganeshwarah/
Ashta murtir Vishwa murtirstrivargah Sarva sadhanah, Jnaana gamyo Dhruta pragjno Devadevaa
strilochanah/ Vamadevo Maha Devah Paanduh Paridhrodho Drudhah, Vishwarupo Virupaksho
Vageeshah Suchantarah/ Sarva Praanaya Samvaadi Vrishanko Vrisha vahanah, Isha Pinaki Khatvangi
Chitraveshaschakshudchirantanah/ Tamoharo Maha Yogi Gopta Brahmanaangahryudjjati, Kaala
kalaah Krittivaasah Subhaga Pranavaatmakah/ Unmatta Veshaschakshuyo Durvaasah Smara
shashanah, Dhrudhaayuddha Skanda Guru Parameshthi paraayanah/ (1-10);
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Bhava or the Originator of Existence; Shivaya or the Sacchidanada Swarupa or the climatic profile of
Bliss; Hara or the Obliterator of Srishti / Creation; Rudra or Janma-Marana draavaya/ the interruptor
of the Cycle of Births and Deaths; Purusha or the Sahasra seershaa Purushahor the Maha Purusha
the Virat Purusha; Padmalochana or of the Lustrous Vision of Lotuses like Surya; Arthitavya or the
most primary and wort hy of worship like Ganesha; Sadaachaara or the One who is prayed to always
as the Pradhana Prakriti Shiva Swarupa; Sarva Shambhumeeshwara or the Cause of Happiness;
Ishwara or Sakala Vibhavairadhya or the Bestower of all types of Prosperity; Sthaanavey or the
Immovable or Constant; Ishana-Ishaanah Sarva Vidyaanaam- or the Expression of Vidya or
Knowledge; Sahasraaksha Sahasrapaat or the Appearance of Countless Eyes and Feet; Varenya or the
Outstanding; Varada or the Unique Provider; Vandya the Unique One esteemed and admirable;
Shankara the Source of Propitiousness; Pameshwara or the Utmost; Gangaadhara or He who retains
the Sacred Bhaagirathi on his matted hair on head; Shula dhara or the Carrier of the Powerful Shula
representative of his readiness to destroy the elements of the Evil; Paraathaika prayojana or the One
who is anxious to support and benefit; Sarvajna the Omni-scient / All Knowing; Sarva Devadi Giri
dhanvaney or the One ready to keep the Meru-like bow and arrows to defend Devas; Jataadhara or
the One typical of retaining Jataajuta matted hair on his head; Chandra peeda or He who displays
Chandra on His matted hair as a Symbol of Tranquility; Chandra mouli or is ornamented as headgear
by Chandra on His head; Vidwan or the Scholar par excellence; Vishwaamaresha or the Supreme of
Devas in the entire Universe;Vedaanta saara sandoha or He who is saturated with the Esssence of
Vedas; Kapali or the Wearer of the Skull of Brahmas Fifth Head snipped by Shiva following
Brahmas indiscretion of ravishing Saraswati his own creation as daughter; Nillohita or the Carrier of
the Metallic Trident of blue complextion; Dhyaanaadhaaro or He whose sustenance is in meditation;
Aparichedyo or Indestructible; Gouri Bharta or the Husband of Devi Gauri; Ganeshwara or the
Ganesha or alternatively the Chief of Panchavimshati Tatwaganasya Ishrarah or the Overlord of
Twenty Five Tatwa Gunas; *Ashtamurti or the Eight Manifestations;
[* Bhava the Omni Present, Sharva the Omni Potent, Ishwara the Limitless, Pashupati or the Supreme
Ruler of Pashus or Beings, Rudra or the Great Destroyer, Ugra or the Dreaded Most; Bhima of the
Fearful Sign of Retribution of ones own Karmkas or Actions; and Maha Deva the Paramount Deity;
Another explanation of Ashtamurti is that they are Ashta Dikpalakas or the Rulers of Eight Directions
viz. Indra (East), Ishwara (North East), Kubera (North), Vayu or Maruts (North West), Varuna (West),
Agni ( South East), Agni (South East) and Yama (South). Yet another explanation is that of Ashta
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Vasus represented by Agni, Prithvi, Vayu, Antariksha or Atmosphere, Dyaus or Sky/Space, Surya,
Chandra, Nakshatras/ Khetrajna or the Soul];
Trivargaaya or Dharma-Artha-Kaamas or alternatively the Tri-Gunas of Satwa-Rajas-Tamas; Swarga
Sadhanaaya or the Singular Facilitator of achieving Swarga; Jnaana Gamya or the Ultimate Goal of
Kaivalya; Dhrudha Pragjnaaya or the Epitome of Unnerved innner strength of Mind; Deva Devaaya
or the Supreme Most Deva; Trilochana or of Three Eyes representng Creation- PreservationDestruction; Vama Devaya; Maha Devaya; Pandavey or of Pale White /Yellow complexion; Paridhrudaya Dhrudhaya of inexpressible strength and courage; Vishwarupaaya or of the Image of the
Universe; Virupakshaya or of the Countenance of Soma-Surya-Agnyaadi Forms; Vaagishaya or of
the Swarupa of Brahma the Lord of Devi Saraswati representing for Vocal Faculties; Shuchaye or the
Symbol of Bahyantara Shuchi or of Purity and Cleanliness of Physical and Inner kinds; Antaraaya or
of Inner Consciousness; Sarva Pranaya Samvadiney or the Highest Spiritual Leader who is
approachable; Vrishanko or He who is seated nearby Nandeeshwara the Greatest Vrishbha; Vrisha
Vahanah or He who is carried by Vrishabha; Ishah or Ishwara; Pinakiney or the One who sports the
Unique Bow and Set of Arrows; Khatvangi or of the Body parts mutilated / revived in the process of
combats with opponents; Chitra Veshaya or of several Roles and Forms; Chirantanaaya or always
thoughtful of Actions oriented to preserve the Universe; Tamoharaaya or He who dispels Darkness,
Ignorance and lack of Awareness; Maha Yogi Goptri or the Ultimate Icon of Yoga; Brahmanga hrujjati
or His matted head-hair circles around the Universe which Brahmas physical form is constituted of;
Kaalakaalah or the Form of Time and of Mrityu or of Termination; Krittivaasah or Maha Deva who
killed Gajasura granted the latters death wish that his elephant skin be draped around Shivas own
body; Subhagah or the Symbol of Prosperity and Fame being an Image of Shiva as also Bhaga being
one Form of Dwadshaadityas viz. Bhaga, Twashta, Vivishwan, Amshuman, Indra, Parjanya, Mitra,
Aryama, Pusha, Shakra, Varuna and Vishnu; *Pranavatmakaaya or of the Omkara Rupa [*AUMcomprising the sounds of A kara, U kara and M kaara and in between the Naada Swarupa]
Unmatta Veshascha or of Avadhuta Dattatreya Swarupa of Feigned Insanity; Chakshusya or of His
Three Eyes representing Surya-Chandra-Agni; Durvasa or of the sign of extreme wrath and rage
typical of the illustrious Durvasa Muni; Smarashasanah or the Short-Tempered Despot who would not
brook even traces of indiscipline; Dhradhaayudhah or He possesses mighty weapons of far-reaching
destruction; Skanda Guru or the Teacher and Guide of Lord Kumara; Parameshthi Paraayana or He
who is deeply engaged in the affairs of Lord Brahma in the latters activities of Creation).
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Anaadi madhya nidhano Gireesho Giri bandhanah, Kubera bandhu Shri Kanto Loka Varnottamo
ttamah/ Saamanya Deva Kodandi Nilakanthah Parashvadhi, Vishaalaaksho Mriga Vyaadhah Sureshah
Surya taapanah/ Dharma karmaakshamah kshetram Bhagavan Bhaganetrabhit, Ugrah Pashupatistatha
aksharya priya bhaktah priyamvadah/ Daataa dayaakaro Dakshah Kapardi Kaama shaashanah,
Smashaana nilayah Shukshmah Shmashaanastho Maheshwarah/ Lokakarta Bhutapatir Mahakartaa
Mahoyshadhi, Uttaro Gopatirgoptaa Jnaanagamya Puraatanah/ Neetih Suneethih Shuddhaatma Soma
Somarathah Sukhi, Somapomritah Somo Mahaanitir Mahaamatih/ Ajaata Shatrulokah Sambhavo
Havyavaahanah, Loka karo Vedakaarah Sutrakaarah Sanaatanah/ Maharshi Kapilaachaaryo Vishwa
deeptis trilochanah, Pinaaka paani Bhurdevah Swastidah Swastikrudstadaa/ Tridhaama Soubhagyah
Sharvah Sarvagjnah Sarva gocharah, Brahma dhrug Vishwasruk Swargah Kanikaarah Priya Kavih/
Shaakho Vishaakho Goshaakhah Shivonaikah kratussamaah, Ganaaplavodako Bhaavah Sakala
sthapitar sthirah/ (11-20);
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Anaadi madhya nidhano or Maha Deva has no Beginning-Intermission-End; Girishaya or of the

Image of Maha Meru Mountain; Giribandhavah or closely related to the King of Mountains and of
Devi Parvati the daughter of the King; Kubera bandhu or the Relative of Kubera the Kin3g of Yakshas
and the Chief Treasurer of Devas; Shri Kantha or the Sacred Throated as the Retainer of Halahala;
Loka Varnottamottamah or He who is incessantly worshipped by the Superior Varna Brahmanas;
Samaanya Deva or He who is the Deity of incredible identity, equainimity and approachability and
thus called the Supreme Deva without pride and prejudice; Kodandi or the Masterly Representation
of Dhanur Vidya ; Nila Kantha or the Blue Throated Maha Deva who conserves the deadly Poisonous
Flames created at the extraordinary churning of Khseera Saagara or the Ocean of Milk by Deva
Danavas to secure Amrita the Life Sustaining Nectar; Parashwadhi or the alternate Form of
Parashurama the incarnation of Vishnu; Vishalaaksha or of Broad and Sensitive Eyes which vision
the Happenings in the Universe; Mriga Vyadha or the Top Hunter of Evil in varied forms and destroys
it; Suresha or the Sovereign Authority of Devas; Surya Taapnah or Most Powerful Source of Energy
that Surya Deva draws from; Dharma Karmaakshamah or He who ensures that all Actions enriched
with Dharma or Virtue and Justice are everlasting; Kshetraya Bhagavatey or the Maha Deva the
Germinating Seed of the Crop Fields;* Bhaga netra bhit or the One who is marked with eyes full of
radiant flames;
[Bhaga is one of the Dwadasha Adityas viz.Dhata, Indra, Parjanya, Mitra, Aryama, Pusha, Shakra,
Varuna, Bhaga, Twashta, Viviswan, Amshuman and Vishnu]
*Ugrah or of the Picture of Fury -[*typical of what Rudra Deva displayed at the total devastation of
Daksha Yagna or the Sacrifice that Daksha organised when Devi Sati performed self-immolation as
her father insulted her husband Maha Deva himself!]
Pashupati or the Chief Controller of Beings in the Worlds; Tarkhya Priya bhaktah or the Illustrious
Devotee Garuda Deva whom Maha Deva likes immensely; Priyamvadah or He who is of benign
countenance to those dedicated to him; Daata or the Inordinate Benefactor; Dayakarah or the Emblem
of Benevolence; Dakshah or the Sign of Tolerance and Magnanimity; Kapardi or the One who
possesses Jatajuta; Kama Shasanah or the One who imposes and enforces Manmatha the God of
Desire; Smashana nilayah or He is fond of residing in Smashana; Sukshmah or of the Form of an
atom or the One present in the Sushmna Nadi of ones inner-physique; Smashaanastho or the One
manifested at the places of termination of Souls; Maheshwara or the Ultimate; Loka Karta or the
Creator of Tri Lokas; Bhuta Pati or the Chief of all Beings in the Worlds; Maha Kartey or the
Magnificent Performer; Mahoushadhi or Maha Deva! you are the most Effective Medicine to cure the
Beings; Uttaraya or Urthamukha looking above and at the futurity; Gopataye or the Guardian of Cows
or the Chief of the Virtuous beings; Goptrey or the Saviour of one and all; Jnaanagamya or Parama
Shiva is the goal to accomplish; Puratana or His ancestry is unknown or none; Neetaye or the Niti/
Sanmarga Swarupa; Suneetih or the Symbol of High Virtue; Shuddhatma or of Clean and Transparent
Self; Soma or the Image of Chandra; Somaratah or engaged in the consumption of Soma Rasa or
Amrita; Sukhi or of the ever lasting Bliss; Somapa or the Absorber of Soma the Yagjna Phala;
Amritapaaya or the Delighter in drinking Amrita; Somaayasomah or of the Swarupa of Yagjneeya
Soma; Mahaneeya or the Pujyaneeya; Mahamati or of the Outstanding Mental Faculties; Ajaatashatru
or an opponent never born; Sambhavya or the Manifester of virtuous deeds; Havya vaahanah or the
Carrier of Havya or oblations to the invoked Gods and Goddesses or the Vahni Rupa; Loka Kaara or
the Originator of the Worlds; Veda Kaarah or the Inventor of Vedas; Sutra Karah or Maker of Brahma
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Sutras or the Primary Principles of Dharma by Brahma; Sanatanah or devoid of Origin; Maharshi
Kapilacharya or of the Image of *Maharshi Kapila[*The Founder of Samkhya Yoga emphasising Duel Existence or of Two Realities viz. of Purusha or
Pure Consciousness and Prakriti (Matter) as expressed in terms of Numbers or Enumeration; the latter
comprises *Pancha Vimshati Tatwas including Pancha Antahkaranasviz.Mind or Thought, Buddhi
or Intelligence, Siddha or Concealed Impulse and Angaram or Excitement; Five Jnanendriyas or
Sensory Organs for Seeing, Hearing, Tasting, Eating, Touching; Five Karmendriyas of Eyes, Nose,
Tongue, Mouth, Skin; Five Maha Bhutas of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Sky; Five Tanmatras of Light,
Sound, Taste, Smell and Perception ];
Vishwa- Deepti or the Provider of Illumination to the Universe; Trilochana signifying Three Gunas of
Satwa-Rajasika-Tamasika or Three Acts of the Almighty viz. Creation-Sustenance-Destruction;
Pinakapaani or Maheshwara carrying the set of Arrows and Bow named Pinaaka; Bhudevah or
another Form of Bhu Devi representing Tolerance and Forbearance; Swastida or the Provider of
Happiness; Swastikrit Saada or the Eternal Provider of Goodness and Auspiciousness; Tridhama or
the One with ready access to Tridhamas viz. the Abodes of Brahma-Vishnu-Maheshwara; Soubhagyah
or Prosperity; Sharva or the Valiant and Destroyer; Sarvagjna or the All-Knowing; Sarva Gochara or
the One who visions everything; Brahmadhrugvishwa srukswargah: Maha Deva! You are the form of
Swarga preserved and the Universe as created by Brahma; Karnikara Priyaaya or He who is
delighted see and feel to the pericarp of a Lotus or alternatively stated He is fond of the softness of
Karnikara flower / leaf of tenderness; Kavih or the Unique Poet of the Universe; Shaakhah or the
Branch of Smritis; Vishakhah or the Alrenate Swarupa of Skanda Deva; Goshakhah or The Sacred
Cows as an integral part of Vedas ; Shivaaya or Shivo Moksha Sukha Rupa; Naikaya or Adviteeya
or Singular; Kratavey or of the Swarupa of Agnishtomaadi Rupa; Samaaya or always Balanced and
Equanimous or of Even Tempered; Gangaaplavodaka or Maha Deva afloat the Sacred River Ganga;
Bhavah or the Thought such as the feeling to provide Moksha to a Bhakta; Sakalaya or Totality or
Fullness; Sthapati sthira or like the Immovable Bhumi or Vishwa);
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vijitaatma Vidheyatma Bhuta Vaahana Saarathih, Sagano Gana kaaryascha Sukritiscchinnasamshayah/ Kama Devah Kamapalo Bhasmodvilita Vigraha, Bhasma Priyo Bhasmashaayi Kaami
kantah Kritaagamah/ Samaayukto Nivrutthaatma Dharma Yuktah Sadaa Shivah, Chaturmukheschatur baahuh duraavaaso duraasadaah/ Durgamo Durlabho Durgah Sarvaayudha Vishaaradah,
Adhyatma Yoga Nilayah Sutantu vardhanah/ Shubango Loka Saarango Jagatishora4mritaashanah,
Bhasmashuddhi karo Meru Raajoswi Shudda vigrah/ Hiranya retastaraa nirnirmamaaree chirmahila
alayah, Mahahrado Mahagarbhah Siddhirvindaara vanditah/ Vyaghra charma dharo Vyaali Maha
Bhuto Maha Nidhih, Amtitangomrita vapuhu Pancha Yagna Prabhanjanah/ Pancham vimshiti
Tatwagjnah Paarijaata Paaravarah, Sulabha Suvrutah Shuro Vangmayaika nidhirnidhih/ Varnaashrama
Gurur Varni Shatrujitcchatru taapanah, Ashramaya Kshapana kshaamo Jnaana vaana chalaachalah/
Pramaana Bhuto Durjayah Suparno Vaayu Vaahanah, Dhanurdharo Dhanur Vedo Guna raashir
Gunaakarah/ (21-30)
(Vijitatmaney or of Swaadheena / Self Regulated Inner-Soul; Vidheyatma or of Controlled
Consciousness; Bhuta Vaahana Sarathi or the Charioteer of Beings as determined by their own Karma
Phala; Saganaaya or accompanied by Pramathaadi Ganaas; Gana Karyaaya or Deva Deva is fully
occupied with the Pancha Vimshati Tatwa Gunaas of Twenty Five Tatwasas referred to above vide
Kapila Maharshis Sankhya Yoga; Sukeertaye or of Excellent Reputation and Eminence; Chinna
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Samshaya or the Remover of several doubts and misgivings; Kama Deva or the Controller of Desire
and Lust; Kamapalah or the Chief Administrator and Regulator of Kama or of Yearning / Craving;
BhasmodhyulitaVigrah or He who turned Manmatha into burnt ash by opening His Third Eye as the
latter tried to provoke Maha Devas feelings of Passion and Love for Devi Parvati albeit for Loka
Kalyana; Bhasma Priya or Bhagavan is extremely fond of Bhasma or Ash; Bhashmi shaayi or He
takes fascination in sporting with and even sleeping on heaps of Bhasma; Kaami Kaantah or the
Representation of the Lover and the Beloved signifying Ardha Naareeshwara; Kritaagamah or the
Aagamas or Vedas were created by Him; Samyuktaaya or He who is united with another Entity or
Nitya Prakriti Yukta; Nivrittatma or who is bound by the belief in Godly Intervention or the Turns of
Fate as opposed to Pravriti or taking proactive Action or Karma; Dharmayuktaya or always along
the lines of Dharma or Virtue and Justice; Sada Shivaaya or Sarva Kaala Kalyana Yukta or He with
constant accent on Auspiciousness; Chatur Mukhaaya Chatur Bahavey or Ishwara is with Four Faces
and Four Hands representing Four Vedas and Four Hands used for Creation, Preservation, Decadence
and Destruction; Duraavasa or the One who destroys those who speak ill of others; Durasadaya or
Invincible; Durgama insuperable; Durlabha or Inaccessible; Durga or the Alternate Form of Maha
Deva; Sarvaayudha Visharada or The Highest Professional of all kinds of weaponry; Adhyatma Yoga
Nilaya or the One present in the Yoga Samadhi or extreme synthesis of Inner Soul and the Supreme;
Sutantu Vardhana or the Strengthener of the weak and pathetic; Shubhanga or of exquisite physique;
Loka Saranga or the Bhramara /Honey Bee which collects honey from different flowers; Jagadeesha
or the Monarch of the Universe; Amritaashanah or the Consumer of Soma Rasa at the Yagjnas;
Bhasma shuddi karaaya or He who purifies his devotees with Bhasma; Meru or of the Swarupa of
Kanakadri or the Golden Mount; Ojaswiney or the Fund of Knowledge and Analytical Power;
Suddha Vigraha or the Form of Sanctity and Purity; Hiranya reta or the Supreme Creator of Universal
Existence from his virility akin to Agni; Taraniye or the One who facilitates the crossing of the Ocean
of Samsaara; *Marichiney or the Great Illusion;[*Also the Swarupa of Marichi of the Sapta Rishis
viz. Marichi, Pulaha, Atri, Angira, Pulastya, Kratu and Vasishtha];
Mahimalaya or the Resider of Himalayas; Mahaahrado or of Maha Hridaya or the One riding on the
waves of Jnaana Samudra or the Ocean of Knowledge; Maha Garbha or the Womb of Great Tatwas
that create the Charaachara Jagat or the Universe comprising the Moving and Immovable Beings;
Siddhavrindara vanditaaya or the One venerated by Siddhas, Siddha Ganaas, Vrindara Ganas; Vyaghra
charma dhara or the Wearer of Tiger Skin; Vyali or One ornamented with strings of serpents; Maha
Bhuta or the Virat Swarupa or the Self-Manifested; Maha Nidhih or the Unique Reserve of Assets;
Amritanga or of the Indestructible Physical Parts; Amrita Vapu or of Embodied Nectar; *Pancha
Yagjnaaya or of the Swarupa of Five Daily Yagjnas-[* viz Deva Yagjna, Rishi Yagjna, Pitru Yagjna,
Nara / Mankind Yagjna, Bhuta Yagjna or in favour of animals and birds;]
Prabhanjanah or like a Stormy Wind; Pancha Vimshati Tatwagjnah or of Twenty Five Tatwas as
explained vide Kapilacharya and Sankhya Yoga above-mentioned; Parijataaya or like Parajata Vriksha
or Kalpa vriksha manifested at the time of Samudra Mathana; Paraavaraya or of Para Brahma
Swarupa; Sulabhaaya or Easy of Achievement if approached appropriately; Suvratah or the Unfailing
Discharger of duties and regulations; Shurah or the Most Intrepid Warrior; Vangamayaika Nidhih the
Icon of Knowledge, Vidya , Shabda Shastra, Reasoning, Grammar and Vocal finesse; Nidhaya or the
Limitless Endowment; Varnaashrama Guru or the Teacher of the Principles of Varnaashrama or the
Duties of the Chaturvarnas of Brahmana-Kshatriya-Vaishya-Shudraas; Shatrujitcchatru taapanah or
the One who uproots Opponents and makes their living impossible; Ashrama Guru or the Teacher cum
Enforcer of the Ashramas of Brahmacharya-Vivahika-Vaanaprastha- Sanyasa; Shatrujittchatru tapanah
or the Subduer and Tormentor of Opponents; Ashramaya or the Regulator of the Cycle of Birth8

Growth-Death; Kshapanaya or the Mitigator of the Sins of Bhaktas; Kshamaaya or the Liberal
Pardoner of Indiscretions; Jnanavatey or the Epitome of Enlightenment; Achalaachala or the Form of
Moveable and Immobile Beings; Pramaana Bhuta or the Authoritative Evidence or Proof of the Cause
of the Beings; Durjeyah or he who provides the Knowledge that is difficult to secure; Suparna or of
Garuda Swarupa; Vayu Vahana or Rider on Air; Danurdharo or the Carrier of Bow and Arrows;
Dhanurvedo or the Paradigm of the Science of Archery; Guna Rashi or the Fund of Features viz.
Satwika-Rajasika- Taamasika natures; Gunaakara or the Creator of Gunas);

Anantadrushtiraanando Dando Damayitaa Damah, Abhivado Mahaacharyo Vishwakarmaa

Visharadah/ Veeta raago Vineetaatma Tapaswai Bhuta Bhaavanah, Unmatta veshah Pracchaanno Jita
Kaamo Jita Priyah/ Kalyana Prakritih Kalpah Sarvaloka Prajapatih, Tapaswin Taarako dheema
Pradhana Prabhuravyayah/ Loka paalontarhitaatmaa Kalpaadhih Kamalekshanah, Veda Shastraartha
Tatwagjno Niyamo Niyamaashrayah/ Chandra Surya Shanih Keturavinaamo Vidrumatcchavih, Bhakti
gamyah Param Brahma Mriga Baanaarpanonaghah/ Adri Raajaalaha Kantah Paramatma Jagadguruh,
Sarva Karmaachalastwashtaa Mangalyo Mangaavritah/ Maha Tapa Deergha Tapaah Sthavishtah
Sthaviro Dhruvah, Aho Samvatsaro Vyaaptih Pramaanam Parama Tapaah/ Samvatsara karo Mantrah
Pratyayah Sarva Darshanah, Ahah Sarveswarah snigdho Maha Retaa Maha Balah/ Yogi Yogyo Maha
Retaah Siddhah Sarvaadhiranjitah, Vasurvassumanah Satyah Sarvapaapaharo Harah/ Amritah
Shaswataha Shaanto Baana Hastah Prataapavaan, Kamandaludharo Dhanvi Vedaango Vedavin Munih
(31-40).
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Ananta Drishtih or Shiva has the possession of endless vision; Ananda or the Symbol of Joy;
Dandaya or the Enforcer of Punishment; Damayita or the One with Great Restraint; Damah or the
Characterisation of restraint; Abhivadyo or Extolled by one and all; Mahaacharya or the Illustrious
Guru and Guide; Vishwakarma or the Architect of the Universe; Visharadaaya or of the Sarasvati
Swarupa the Source of Vidya; Veetaraagah or the Unique One without desire, pride and prejudice;
Vinitatmaney or the One with high modesty; Tapaswi or the Exemplary Meditator; Bhuta bhavanah or
the One who is always engaged in the welfare of all the Beings; Unmatta Veshaaya or He who
displays absurdity and irrationality; Pracchanno or of Concealment and disguise; Jitakaamaaya or the
One who conquered passion and partialities; Ajita priyaya or he is fond of only Vishnu the Invincible;
Kalyana Prakritih or has the Outstanding Trait of Auspiciousness ; *Kalpah or the Swarupa of Kalpa
or of Everlasting Passage of Time measured in Kalpas, Yugas and so on;
*[ Each Kalpa makes hundred Maha Yugas and the latter comprises one full circle of Yugas stated to
include 1200 Deva Years while one Deva Day is hundred human years; there are 30 Kalpas in the
Flow of Time and the Time Circle is recurrent again and again! Another explanation of Kalpa relates
to Six Vedangas]
Sarva Loka Prajapatih Maha Deva is the Exclusive and Exceptional Administrator par excellence;
Tapaswi; Taaraka or the One who saves from Samsara Samudra; Dheemaan or the One possessive of
High Resolution and Mental Sharpness; Pradhana Prabhavey or the Principal Authority; Avyaya or the
Never-Diminishing and Ever Lasting; Loka Paala the Supreme Administrator of Three Lokas;
Antarhitatma or the Internal Consciousness devoid of features; Kalapaadih or the Ever Flowing Time
as explained above; Kamalekshana or the One with Lotus-like Looks of Clarity and Attractiveness;
Veda Shastraagjna Tatwagjna or Master of Tatwas backed by Veda Shastras;* Niyamah or the
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Principled One practising the Ashtanga Yoga of which Niyama is a significant input-[*Yama
Niyamaasana Praanaayam Pratyaahara Dharna Dhyaana Samaadhyayoshtangavaani or Yama-NiyamaAsana-Pranaayama- Pratyaahaara-Dharana-Dhyaana-Samaadhi];
Niyamaashrayah or the One with Self-Regulation and Restraint; Chandrah-Suryah-ShanihKeturviraamah or of the Swarupas of Moon, Sun, Saturn and Ketus; Viraamah or the one in the stage
of Rest and relaxation always; Vidrumacchavih or of the brighteness of Corals or sprouting buds;
Bhakti gamya or the Ultimate Goal of Bhaktas; Param Brahma or the Prime Creator; Mriga
baanaarpanah or He whose arrows target deer as his mind searches his devotees; Anagha or
Blemishless / devoid of sins; Adri rajaalaya or the Resident of Himalayas; Kantah or the Alternate
Form of Devi Parvati as Ardha Nareeshwara; Paramatma or the Super Soul; Jagad guruh or the
Fabulous Instructor to the Universe; Sarva Karma or the Profile of all actions; Achala Twashta or like
the Stable Sun God around whom the Lokas rotate; Mangalyo or the Archtype of Propitiousness or
alternatively the Alternate Form of Mangala Graha or Lord Kumara; Mangalaavrita or the periphery
of Mangala Graha; Maha Tapa or the High Personification of Tapas or Meditation; Deergha Tapa;
Sthavishtha or of the Grossest Form; Sthavirah or the Contant; Dhruvah or the Stationary; Ahah or of
Ahardiva Swarupa or Repetitive Day Time; Samvatsaro Vyapti or the Sagjnatmika Swarupa of a Year
Long time; Pramanah or the Authoritative Testimony; Param Tapah or the Form of Matchless
Meditation; Samvtsara karah or the One who has designated the sixty *Samvatsaras[* Prabhava, Vibhava, Shukla, Pramodoota, Prajopatti, Aangirasa, Shrimukha, Bhava, Yuva, Dhaata,
Ishwara, Bahudhanya, Pramaati, Vikrama, Vrisha, Chitrabhanu, Swayambhanu, Taarana, Parthiva,
Vyaya, Vrisha, Sarvajit, Sarvadhari, Virodhi, Vikruti, Khara, Nandana, Vijaya, Jaya, Manmatha,
Durmukhi, Helambi, Vilambi, Vikaari, Sharvaani, Plava, Shubhkrut, Krodhi, Vishwaavasu,
Paraabhava, Plavanga, Keelaka, Soumya, Saadhaarana, Virodhikrut, Pareedhaavi, Pramaadeecha,
Ananda, Raakshasa, Nala, Pingala, Kaala Yukti, Siddharthi, Roudri, Durmati, Dundhubhi, Rudhirodgaari, Raktakshi, Krodhana and Akshaya; all these are of repetitive/ cyclical nature.]
Mantra Pratyayah or of great faith and conviction in Mantras; Sarva Darshanah or the One who
visions every thing and every body; Ajah or Nitya Siddha or Everlasting; Sarveshwarah; Snigddhaaya
or highly affectionate to his devotees; Mahareta or the Symbol of Virility; Maha Balah or the
Almighty; Yogi Yogyah or the Best Specialist of Yoga Practice; Siddhah the Paramount
Accomplisher; Sarvadih or the Primary Generator; Agnidah or the Creator of Jnaanaagni; Vasuh or
Preserves the entire Charaachara Srishti or the Species of Mobile nature or the Immobile;
Vasumanah or of unprejudiced mind; Satyah the Eternal Truth; Sarva Paapa harah or the One who
absorbs all kinds of sins and immoralities; Harah the Sign of Destruction; Amritaaya Shaswataaya or
Maha Deva is Amrita Swarupa and is Eternal; Shantah the Epitome of Peace and Tranquility; Bana
hastah or the One armed with arrows ready to destroy the Evil; Pratapavan or the One with Courage
and Resolution; Kamandalu dharah or the Carrier of the Sacred Vessel containing Amrita; Dhanvi or
the Possessor of Bow and Arrows to readily punish the vicious; Vedaanga or the Originator of
*Vedangas viz. Siksha, Chanda, Vyakarana, Nirukta, Jyotisha and Kalpa; Vedavin Munih or the
Maharshi Rupa who is the Inventor of the Chatur Vedas of Ruk-Yajur-Saama-Atharvana description).

Bhrajishnurbhojanam bhokta Loka neta Duraadharah, Ateendriyo Maha Mayah Sarvaavaasas chatush
pathah/ Kaala Yogi Maha Naado Mahotsaaho Maha Balah, Maha Buddhirmahaa Veeryo Bhuta chaari
Purandarah/ Nishaacharah Preta chaari Maha Shaktir Mahadyutih, Anideshavapuh Shrimaan
Sarvahaaryamitah Gatih/ Bahushruto Bahumayo Niyataatma Bhavodbhavah, Ojastejo Dyuti karo
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Narthakah Sarva Kaamakah/ Nritya priyo Nrityanrutyah Prakaashatmaa Prataapanah, Buddha

spashtaaksharo Mantrah Sanmaanah saarasam plavah/ Yugaadi krudyugavartho Gambhiro Vrisha
Vaahanah, Ishto Visishtah Shishteshto Sharabhah Sharabho Dhanuh/ Apaam nidhiradhishtanam
Vijayo Jayakaalavit, Pratishthitah Pramnajno Hiranya Kavacho Harih/ Virochanah Suragano Vidyesho
Vibudhaashrayah, Baalarupo Balonmaathi Vivarto Gahano Guruh/ Karanam Karanam Karta
Sarvabandha vimochanah, Vidyuttamo Veetabhayo Vishwa bhartaa Nishaakarah/ Vyavasaayo
Vyavasthanaah Sthaanado Jagadaadijah, Dundhubho Lalitho Vishvo Bhavataatmaani samsthitah/ (4150)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bhrajishnu the Embodiment of Effulgence; Bhojanam or Ahaara or Food; Bhokta or the Consumer of
the Food too; Lokaneta or the Leader of Three Lokas; Duraadhara or Irressitible but invincible;
Ateendraya or far beyond the physical limbs and mental faculties; Maha Maya or The Great Illusion;
Sarvavaasa or Maha Deva might reside any where; Chatushpathah or He allows entry to any of the
Four Routes viz. Dharma- Artha-Kaama- Moksha; Kala Yogi or the One who decides and knows the
Past-Present-Future as also theTime of Birth- Growth-Termination of each Being; Maha Naada or the
Swarupa of the Pronounced Reverberation of the Sound of Omkaara; Mahotsaah or the Boundless
Form of Zeal and Zest; Maha Bala or the Personification of Strength and Valour; Maha Buddhi or the
Unique Brainpower and Faculty of Understanding; Maha Veerya or the Omni-Potent having generated
Srishti of the Universe; Bhuta chari or the Accepter of the company of even Spirits of questionable
existence; Purandara literally means destroyer of Abodes and Puras/ Townships- as generally called
Indra but is an epithet of Shiva as the Liberator of Souls in general as also in the context of his
decimating Tripurasuras; Nishacharah or Energetic in the nights; Pretachari or the Accompanier of
Dead Bodies; Maha Shakti; Maha Dyuti or the Form of Outstanding Lustre; Anirdeshya Vapu or of
Colossal Physical Form; Shriman or Nitya Shri yukta or of Ever lasting Opulence;
Sarvahaaryamitaya or the Mahakaala or the Signage of Destruction; Bahu shruta or the Supreme
Author of all Scriptures; Bahu maya or the Provider of Contentment to the maximum of Beings;
Niyatatmaney or the One approachable always; Bhavodbhava or the Originator of Samsara;
Ojastejodyutikaraaya the Creator of Life-Strength and Brightness; Nartaka or Nata Raja, the
Exceptional Dancer in the Worlds; Sarva Kaamaka or the Great Fulfiller of Desires and Expectations;
Natya Priyo or the Inimitable Lover of Dance; Nitya nrithya or Ever-Absorbed Practitioner of Dance;
Prakashatma or the Manifestation of Luminosity; Pratapana or the Flagship of Valor and Courage;
Buddhi Spashtaakshara Mantra or Omkara Mantra emerging from Maha Devas Thinking Clarity and
and Purity; Sanmanah or the Celebrated and Glorified; Saaramsamplavah or the Means to achieve the
best of life; Yugadi krudyugaavarta or He who regulates Yugas; Gambhira or the Most Complex
beneath a normal appearance; Vrish Vahana or Nandi as His carrier; Ishtya or the One cherishable by
all; Vishishta Shershthaha or the Distinguished and the Best;* Sharabha or the Avatara of Shiva
*[After the killing of Demon Hiranyakashipu, Nrisimhadeva the Incarnation of Vishnu did not cool
down and Devas prayed to Shiva to appease his anger; Shiva then assumed the Swarupa of Sharabha
as the eight-legged deer with Lion face, thousand arms and two wings and eventually made Nrisimha
less powerful];
Sharabhodhanuh or the Carrier of Famed Pinakini the bow and arrows; Aapaam nidhi or of the
Description of Oceans; Adhishtaana or the Prime Clamp of the Universe; Vijaya or the Symbol of
Victory; Jayakalavit or of the Awareness of innumerable victories; Pratishthithah or of well
established reputation and glory; Praamanagjna or the whole world has the Evidentail Knowledge of
his Magnificence; Hiranaya Kavachah or the Golden Shield against the Malicious Forces; Harih or
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the devastator of the sins of Beings; Virochanah or Reliever of all kinds of hurdles and diffuculties;
Sura ganah or the Representational Form of crores of Devatas; Vidyeshah or the Image of Vidyas;
Vibudhaashrayuah or the One surrounded by countless Jnanis and Yogis; Baala Rupah or of Rudra
Deva who was manifested from the fore head of Brahma as a child; Balonmatti or the One who is
obsessed by own Shakti; Vivartah or the One who is extremely busy with ever-mobile visits all over
the Universe; Gahanah or Incomprehensible; Guruh or the Highest Instructor; Karanam-KaaranamKarta or the Action-Cause-and the Actor; Sarva bandha vimochanah or the Emancipator of Shackles;
Vidyuttamah or the Great Absorber of Knowledge; Veeta bhayah or the One without any type of fear
or apprehension; Vishva Bhartha or the One who holds the unimaginable weight of the Universe;
Nishaakarah or the Cause of Nights and Darkness; Vyavasaayah or the Assiduous Worker with
determination; Vyavasthaanah or who formulates the methodology of various Establishments;
Sthaanadah or the Decider of Places and Duties to various entities; Jagadaadija or the Prime Most
Manifestation of the Worlds; Dundhubah or the Ever-Destroyer of the Evil; Lalitah or the
incomparable Form of softness and adjustment; Vishvah or the Alternate Form of Mahadeva;
Bhavaatmaani Samsthitah or He who is the Representation of Bhavas or the Inner most Feelings,
Features, Characteristics and Thoughts);
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Veereshvaro Veerabhadro Veeraha Veerabhudviraat, Veera chudaamanirvetta Teevra Naado
Nadeedharah/ Aagjnaadhaarah Trishuli cha Visishtah Shivaalayah, Vaalakhilyo Mahaachaapah
Tigmamshurnidhiravyayah/ Abhiraamah Susharanah Subrahmanyah Sudhapatih, Maghavan Koushiko
Gomaan Vishraamah Sarvashasanah/ Lalataaksho Vishwadevah Saarah Samsaarachakrabhrut,
Amogha dandi Madhyastho Hiranyo Brahma varchasi/ Paramarthah Paramayah Shambaro
Vyaghrakonalah, Ruchirvaruru Ruchirvandyo Vaachaspatiraharpatih/ Ravirvirochanah Skandhah
Shastaa Vaivasvato janah, Yuktirnnata Keertischa Shantaraagah Paraajayah/ Kailaasapati Kaamaarih
Savitaa Ravilochanah, Vidwattamo Veetabhayo Vishwa Hartaa Nivaaritah/ Nityo Niyata Kalyaanah
Punya Shravana Keertanah, Doorashravaa Vishwasaho Dheyo Duhkha Dusswapna Naashanah/
Uttaarako Dushkrutihaa Dhurdarsho Dussahobhayah, Anaadirbhurbhuvo Lakshmih Kireeti
Tridashaadhipah/ Vishwagopta Vishwa bharta Sudheero Ruchiraangadah, Janano Jana Janmaadih
Preetimaan nitimaannayah/(51-60)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(Veereshwarah or the Mighty Swarupa of Gallantry and Intrepidity; Veerabhadra or the Chief of
Rudra Ganas who devastated the Daksha Yagjna as Devi Sati immolated in Homaagni as the latter
could not contain her insults about her husband Maha Deva by her father; Veerah or the Symbol of
Valour; Veerabhudvirat or the Collossal Form of Strength; Veerachudaamani or the Head-Ornament as
symbolic of Heroism; Vetta or the All-Knowing; Teevra Naada or of the resounding sound of Om as a
result of friction of the movement of Planets; Nadeedharah or the One who carries Devi Ganga on his
head; Aagjnaadhara Shuli or the Trishula Dhara Shiva who is obeyed by one and all at once; Visishta
Shivalaya or He who is present in the most distinguished Temples all over the Worlds; *Vaalakhilya
or of the Swarupa of the Celestial Rishis called Vaalakhilya Rishis[ *The Rishis were of thumb size who were famed to perform Tapasya by hanging upside down the
trees; they were heckled by Indra as they contibuted a small twig at a Yagjna by Kashyapa Muni
where as Indra contributed a huge mountain! ]
*Maha chaapa or the Shiva Dhanush the Distinguished Bow and Arrows that subdued Rakshasas
subsequently gifted to King Janaka the father of Devi Sita as a pre condition of her wedding by Shri
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Rama the Epic Hero of Ramayana and the Incarnation of Bhagavan Vishnu the Scripter of this Shiva
Sahasra Naama;
Trigmaanshu or the epithet of Surya Deva who is Unvisionable due to his piercing rays; Nidhiravyayah or the Huge Deposit of Magnificence and Illumination; Abhiraamaya or the Shelter of Yogis
desirous of enjoying relaxation; Susharanah or the Refuge Point of those requiring safety and
protection from the Worldly Evils; Subrahmanyah or the Excellent explainer and interpreter of the
intricacies of Sacred Scriptures [ Tapo Vedashcha Satyam cha Jnaanam cha Brahma Sagjnitam hitah
Subrahmanyah]; Sudhapatih or the Custodian of Amrita; Maghavan or the Alternate Form of Indra;
Koushikah or of the Swarupa of Maharshi Koushika; Goman or of the Swarupa of Cows and
Cowherds or Gouvishwarupa; Vishramah or Resting Point of the Soul of Beings between births and
deaths; Sarva Shasanaha or the Supreme Administrator whose decisions are final; Lalaatakshah or the
Retainer of His Third Eye on His Forehead; Vishva Dehaha or His Physical Form constitutes the
Universe in totality; Saarah the Quintessence of Existence viz. the Symbol of Lifes Cycle; Samsaara
Chakra bhrit or the Clutch and Grip of Life and Death; Amogha dandi or the Irretrievable Awarder of
Fruits of Karma; Madhyastha or with no prejudices or inhibitions and absolutely just and neutral;
Hiranya or of the Eternal Fund of Radiance; Brahmavarchasi or the Sourcer of Radiance to Brahma
Deva called Brahma Varchas as accomplished by the deserved ; Paramaarthah or Supreme Fulfillment
which Maha Deva grants; Paramaayi or the Origin of Bliss beyond the realm of sorrows; *Shambara
or or the Swarupa of Water and Cloud and Shiva as the Image of Propitiousness [ *Another
reference of Shambara was that he was a Demon who kidnapped Pradyumna the son of Krishna but
on learning that the child was Krishnas son threw the boy in a river; a fish swallowed the boy but a
fisherman caught the fish and gifted it back to Sambara who in turn sent the fish to his kitchen and the
maid of the kitchen found a boy from the stomach of the fish; she brought up the boy and eventually
fell in love and married him; Krishna realised the background and Pradyumna killed the demon
finally] ; Vyaghrakonalah or Shiva is of the the Swarupa of a Tiger and of Agni; Ruchih or of Extreme
Radiance; Virinchi or the Alternate Form of Brahma Deva; Vedyah or of the Veda Swarupa;
Vaachaspati or in the Profile of Vidya Pati Lord Brahma the Bestower of Knowledge; Aharpati or of
the Swarupa of Surya the Lord of the Day Time; Ravih or Shiva as the Altenate Form of Surya;
Virochana or the Alternate Form of Agni; Skanda or Shiva as Epithet of Kumara; Shasta or Shiva
again as Kumara as the latter was the Administrator of Rules and Regulations as prescribed in Vedas
and other Scriptures; Vaivaswato janah or Shiva as of the Swarupa of Yama and his Subjects; Yuktih
or the Master of the the Followers of Ashtaanga Yoga;Unnati Keertih or of the Symbol of High
Popularity and Fame; Shanta Raagah or the one desirous of Tranquility; Parajayah or the One
defeated by Bhakti; Kailasapati or the Chief of Kailasa Mountain; Kaamari or the Adversary of Kama
Deva/ Manmatha; Savitha or the Creator or another epithet of Bhagavan Shiva; Ravilochana or
Parama Shiva assumes Surya as one of his eyes since Surya-Chandra-Agni are his eyes; Vidwattamah
or the Symbol of Knowledge or Learning as in Ishanah Sarva Vidyaanaam; Veeta bhayah or the
Antithesis of Distress or Fear; Vishwa harta or the Ultimate Terminator of the Universe; Nivarita or
the Great Impediment against the Evil; Nitya or the Eternal; Niyata kalyana or the Proven Form of
Auspiciousness; Punya Shravana Keertana or the Hymn eulogising Bhagavan yielding good results;
Doorashrava or the Praise of Maha Deva heard from a long distance; Vishwasah or the Symbol of
Tolerance; Dhyeyo or the Aim which Yogis and devotees seek to reach; *Dusswapna Naashanah or
the Destroyer of Bad Dreams*[Bad Dreams and Dreams portending death include sights of shaven heads, shabby clothes, drinking
oil, angry Gods or Brahmanas, steep falls from heights, killing snakes or animals, wedding scenes,
and playing with monkeys; fire; drying up of water bodies, crooked noses and long ears, black tongue,
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upward looks, crows sitting in rows, sticking in mud or slush, shouts, view of rainbows and
lightenings, preta piscachas, etc. The remedial actions include recitals of Durga /Chandi Sapta Padi,
Shiva-Vishnu Sahasranaamaas and Gajendra Moksha Kathana; Source : Agni Purana]
Uttarako or the one who could provide a safe passage by a ship through the rough Seeas of Samsara;
Dushkritiha or the destroyer of bad deeds or Sins; Durdharah or the One who never supports the
negative ideas or actions; Dussaho bhayah or the One who relieves from *Dusshah or the Destroyer
of the Intolerant*[The Personificatoin of Dussaha in each house hold is stated to be Brahmas creation present in each
and very house hold as an evil force full of mean qualities like intolerance, greed, hatred, inhibition,
selfishiness and cruelty; Dussah married Nirmayishta the daughter of Lord Yama and their progeny
include eight sons Dantakrisht (Teething troubler), Tathotki (Body Growth Stunter), Parivartak
(Narma garbha bhashana or double meaning speaker), Angadhruk ( Provocator of deeds and words),
Shakuni ( Foreteller of Good-Bad Events either as a crow or dog or owl), Gandatara (Child Delivery
Troubler), Garbhaantaka (Snipper of Embrioys) and Dhana-Dhanya haara; the eight daughters of
Dussha are Nijojika or Para Stree / Paradravya stealer, Virodhini or Spoiler of relationships, Kharihan
or Bhojana Naashani, Shraamani or Creator of Unrest and exciter of vicious deeds, Ritumati or
Trouble maker of Female Menses, Smitiharaatmika or the destroyer of family happiness, Beejapatarini or the Ruiner of matrinonial harmony and Dweshini or the One who breeds hatred and
Contempt; Source: Markandeya Purana];
Abhayah or Provider of Succor or the Guarantee against difficulties; Anadi Bhurbhuah Lakshmi or the
Image of the Timeless Past of Bhur-Bhuvah- Swar lokas and their Lakshmi Swarupas; Kireeti or
Bhagavan in the Profile of Arjuna who entered into a battle with Shiva in disguise as a Hunter as to
who killed their targetted boar first; Tridashaadhipah or the Supreme Deva of three directions of
Earth-Higher Lokas-Lower Lokas; Vishwagopta or the Concealed Protector of the Universe; Vishwa
Bharta or the Preserever of the Worlds; Sudheerah or the Most Valiant; Ruchirangada or the One with
exquisite limbs; Janana the Creator; Jana Janmaadih or Prime Generator of Beings; Preetiman or the
Fund of Fondness and Approachability; Neetimaatryah or the Symbol of Morality);
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Visishtah Kashyapo Bhanur Bheemo Bheem Paraakramah, Pranava Saptadhaacharo Mah Kayo
Mahaa Dhanuh/ Janmaadhipo Maha devah Sakalaagama paaragah, Tatwaattatwa Vivekaatmaa
Vibhushinirbhuti bhushanah/ Rishirbrahmanavijjishnu Janma Mrityu Jaraatigah, Yagjno Yagjnapatiryajwaa Yagjnaantomogha vikramah/ Mahendro Durbharah Seni Yagjnaango Yagjnavaahanah, Pancha
Brahma Samutpattirvishwesho Vimalodayah/ Atmayoniranaadyanto Shadvimshat Sapta loka bhrit,
Gayatri Vallabhah Praamshurvishwaa vaasah Prabhakarah/ Shishurgaritah Samrat Sushenah Sura
Shatruha, Amoghorishta mathano Mukundo Vigatajjwarah/ Swayam jyotirh anujjotirachanchalah,
Pingalah Kapilashmashruh Shastra Netra trayi tanuh/ Jnaana skandho Mahaa Jnaani Nirupattirupaplavah, Bhago Vivaswaanaadityo Yogaachaaryo Brihaspatih/ Udaara Keertirdyogi Sadyogi Sadasanmayah, Nakshtra Maali Rakeshah Swadhishtaanah Sharaashrayah/ Pavitra Paanih Paapaarirmanipooro manogatih, Hrutpundareekamaaseenah Shuklah Shanto Vrishaakapih/ (61-70)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vishishtah or the Most Distinguished; Kashyapah or of the Image of Maha Muni Kashyapa the father
of Virtue and Vice alike as of Deva-Daanavas; Bhanuh or the Alternate Swarupa of Surya Deva;
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[*Bhima one of the Dwadasha Jyotir Lingas viz. Somnatha, Shrishaila Mallikarjuna, Ujjains
Mahakaal, Omkareshwara, Kedareshwara, Bhima Shankara, Kashi Vishwanatha, Trayambakeshwara,
Vaidyanatha, Naganatha, Jagdeshwara, Rameshvara, and Ghrishneshwara]
Pranavah or Omkara Swarupa; *Saptaadhaara or Seven Adhaaras of th Universe [* Sapta Devatas
viz. Agni, Vayu, Surya, Brihaspati, Varuna, Indra and Vishwa deva; Sapta Veda Mantras vix. BhuBhuvah-Suvah-Mahah, Janah, Tapah and Satya; Sapta Rishis stated to be in the On-going Manvantara
viz. Vishwamitra, Jamadagni, Bharadwaja, Gautama, Atri, Vasishtha and Kashyapa; Sapta Mantra
Vahana / Chandas viz. Gayatri, Ushnik, Anushthup, Brihat, Pankti, Trishthup and Jayati etc.]
Mahakayo or of Virat Swarupa; Maha Dhanuh or Shiva who possesses the Mightiest Set of Bow and
Arrows; Janmaadhipah or the Singular Source of Births or Creation; Maha Deva or the Devaadhi
Deva; Sakalaagama paaragah or the Great exponent and expert of all Vedas and Sacred Scriptures;
Tatwaattatwa Vivekatmaa or the One who indeed is aware of what is Tatwa or what is not- ie. Tat or
That-Am or You/Atat or Not That-Am or You; Vibhushana or Ornamented with Vidya and
Susheelata; Bhuti Bhushana or Ornamented with Pancha Bhutas of Prithivyaapastejovaayuraakaashas; Rishirbrahmaavid- Rishih or Ateendraya darshakah- or who could visualise beyond the
Physical Parts or the Unknown beyond the Self; Brahmana vid or known to Brahmanas too; Vishnu
Janma Mrityujaraatigah or Vishnu transcends all the features of birth-death-old age; Yagjo Yagjnapati
or Shiva is the Yagjna Swarupa and the Chief of Yagjnas too; Yajwa or Sakala Yagjna Yajamana
Swarupa; Yajnaanta or the Successful End of Yagnas too; Amogha or the Unblemished and
Translucent; Vikramah the Embodiment of Bravery; Mahendrah or of the Alternate Form of Indra;
Durbharah or the One beyond the capacity of Sorrows; Senani or the Commander in Chief of Devas;
Yagjnaangi or the Detailed Format of Yagjnas; Yagjna vaahanah or the Vehicle that supplies the
Ahutis or offerings to the concerned Devas; *Pancha Brahma Samutpatti or the One who is the
Origin of Five Brahmas*[These are responsible respectively for Creation-Preservation-Dissolution-Concealment-Revival viz.
Sadyojata the West Faced representing Prithvi, Vamadeva the Nort Faced representing Jala, Aghora
the South Faced representing Agni, Tatpurusha the Concealer facing East representing Vayu and
Ishana Faced North East representing Aakaasha or Sky]
Vishwesho or the Over Lord of the Universe; Vimalodayah or the Sacred Creator of all the Beings;
Atmayoni or Self-Generated; Anaadyantah or the One devoid of Beginning and End; Shadvimshat or
the Swarupa of Twenty Six Tatwas including Prakriti/ Maya [See Pancha Vimshat Tatwas afore
mentioned]; Sapta Loka Dhruk or of the Huge Profile of Seven Lokas of Bhur-Bhuva-Swaha-MahahJanah-Tapaha-Satya; Gayatri Vallabhah or the Form of Devi Gayatris Husband; Pranshu or of the
Extreme Radiance of Surya Kiranas; Vishwaavaasah or the One who occupied the entire Universe as
his Abode; Prabhakara or Maha Deva as the Producer of Abundant Morning Rays; Shishuh or the
Swarupa of an innocent child; Giriratah or He who is fully occupied with activities related to Kailasa
Mountain; Saamrat or the Highest Authority; Susenah or the Signage of Grandeur; Sura shastruh or
the destroyer of the Opponents of Devas; Amogha or the Infallible and also Shivas expressions are
never failing; Arishtamathanah or the punisher of misfortunes and evil forces; Mukundah or the
Bestower of Mukti or Salvation; Vigata jwarah or the Curer of even the worst kind of ailments;
Swayam jyotih or the Self-lluminmated; Atma Jyoti ot the resplendent Inner Soul; Achlaanchala or the
Firm and steady flame of eternity; Pingalah or the one attired with tiger skin; Kapila smashru or he
with yellow reddish moustache and beard; Shaastranetra trayi tanuh or His physique is full of Shastra
Nyaya Vyakarana Three Vedas; Jnaana Skandha Maha Nidhih or His body is like the Tree trunk full
of Stock of Knowedge to guide devotees to attain Salvation; Maha Jnaani or the Symbol of Sublime
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Knowledge; Nirutpatti or the Unborn; Upaplavaha or the tormentor like Rahu Deva (Upaplavah
Saimhikeyah); Bhago Viwaswanaadityah or Bhagavan Shiva assumes three Forms of Surya Deva
viz. Bhaga-Viwasva-Aditya; Yogaacharya or the Reputed Teacher of Yoga; Brihaspati or of the
Alternative manifestation of Deva Guru; Udaara Keerti or the One with exalted fame; Udyogi or Sign
of Hard Work as a Yogi in the pursuit of Mukti; Sadyogi or an exemplary Yogi ever engaged in
guidance and encouragement to the Virtuous; Sadasanmayah or fully busy in performing Universal
Well-being; Nakshatra Maali or Maha Deva who decorates the Sky-Line with strings of twinkling
Stars; Rakeshah or the Magnificent Master of the far spread Sky; *Swadhishtaana or one of the Main
Sources of Vital Energy being one of the Seats of Parama Shiva in the Physique of each Being;
Shadaashrayah or the Six other Sources of Vital Force;
[* The Seven Chakras present in a human body are Mulaadhara, Swahishtaana, Manipura, Anahata,
Vishuddha, Agjna and Sahasraara and these seek to correlate the levels of inner consciousness
influencing the state of mind];
Pavitra paanih or the Sacred Hand symbolising Abhaya Mudra of the Sign of Fearlessness; Papaaraye
or another expression of sinlessness; Manipura or the Representation of Inner Strength and Poise as
governed by Vishnu Deva; Manogatih or Shiva the Speed - Controller of the flow of Mental Energy;
Hridpunareeka maaseenah or Parama Shiva is seated and settled on the Lotus-like Inner
Consciousness of devotees; Shuklah or of the Crystal Clear complexion of Shiva; Shantah or the
embodiment of Tranquility; Vrishakapi or the Shanta Kampana or the pro-active means of
encouraging Peacefulness);
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vishnur Grahapatih Krishnah Samarthonartha naashanah, Adharma Shatru Rakshayyaha Puruhutah
Purushthatah/ Brahma garbho Vrishadgarbho Dharma Dhenurdhanaagamah, Jagaddhitaishu sugatah
Kumarah Kushalaagamah/ Hiranya Varno Jyotishman Nanaanubhutadharo Dhwanih, Arogo Niyama
-adhaksho Vishwamitro Dwijottamah/ Brihajjyotih Sudhaama cha Mahaajjotiranuttamah,
Maataamaho Maatarishwa Nabhaswaa Naaga haara dhruk/ Pulastyah Pulahogastyo Jaatukarnya
Paraasharah, Niraavara dharmagjno Virincho Vishtarashavaah/ Atma bhuri niruddho trijnaana Murtir
Maha Yashaah, Loka Chudaamanirveerah Chanda Satya Paraakramah/ Vyaala Kalpo Mahaa Kalpo
Mahaa Vrikshah Kalaadharah, Alankarishnustwachalo Rochishnurvikramottamah/ Aashu shabda
Patirvegi Plavanah Shikhi Sarathih, Asamsrushtotithih Shakrah Pramaathee Paapa naashanah/
Vashushravaah Kavya vaahah Pratapto Vishwa bhojanah, Jaryo Jaraadhi shamano Lohitascha Tanuna
paat/ Prushadashvo Nabho Yonih Supreetaakasta Mitrah, Nidhaadastapano Meghah Pakshah Para
Puranjayah/ ( 71-80)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vishnuh or Maha Deva as Vishnus Avatara; Graha pati or Bhagavan Shiva is the Authority Figure of
the Nine Planets viz. Adityaaya Somaaya Mangalaaya Budhaayacha Guru Shukra Shanibhaschya
Rahavey Ketavey Namah; Krishnah or Shiva as of the Swarupa of Bhagavan Krishna; Samarthah or
the One who is incredibly capable; Anartha naashanaaya or the Destroyer of Anarthaas or grave
difficulties; Adharma Shatru or the proven antagonistic opponent of Viciousness; Rakshayya or the
Sign of Security and Safety; Puruhuta Purushasthita or Applauded and Celebrated by Indra, Vedas and
countless others; Brahma Garbha or Brahma and Vedas retained in his belly; Vrishad rupa or the
Retainer of the Universe in his Garbha; Dharma dhenavey or Shiva as the Sared Cow represented as
Dharma; Dhanaagamah or when Shiva is worshipped could prosperity be far behind!; Jagadishtuh
Shiva has no partial view in the Universe to any body who deserves; Sugatah Shiva is known as
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compassionate and lenient to one and all including the vicious ones; Kumarah or Shiva assumes the
Swarupa of Kumara Swami; Kushalagamah or he is the harbinger of happiness due to health and
wealth; Hiranya Varnah or of Golden Complexion; Jyotishmaan or the Representation of Jyotish
Vidya the Science of Fururistic Knowledge; Naanaa Bhuta dhari or Shiva the encourager of all types
of Bhutas like Piscachas and such other questionable entities; Dhwani or the Eternal Sound of
Pranava; Arogah or the bestower of the gift of diseaselessness; Niyamaadhyashah or the Presider and
Enforecer of Regulations of Discipline and Self Control; *Vishwamitra or Shiva in the Form of
Maharshi Swarupa [* Vishwamitra was a Symbol of tenacity to convert himself as Maharshi from being a Rajarshi, a
Kshatriya, owing to his enormous Shakti of Tapas; the Maharshi was famed for his feature of
clemency to Trishanku a King turned into a Chandala due to Vasishthas curse; his grit to create an
Alternate Swarga for the sake of Trishnku out of gratitude since who looked after the Maharshis
family in his absence for a long spell of Tapasya; his testing King Harischandra of truthfulness to
extreme limits, his training Shri Rama as a teen-ager in Astra-Sikshana or the art of archery against
the wishes of Dasharatha and eventually to announce Ramas bravery to the Demons and the Vicious
thus paving way for the Wedding of Devi Sita and so on];
Dwijottamah or Parama Shiva assumes the Image of an Exemplary and the most virtuous Brahmana;
Bridhajjyoti or Shiva assumes the Swarupa of Bhagavan Surya as the Visibly Brightest in Creation;
Sudhama or the Most Radiant in Srishti of his (Shiva) own; Maha Jyoti or the Supreme Illumination;
Anuttamah or There is none else as noble as Shiva; Mataamaho or of the Glory of a Mothers Father
as suggestive of Jagajjani Maya or in the normal parlance a maternal Grand Father which Shiva never
had; Matarishwena or Vayu Rupa on Antariksha; *Nabhaswana or of the Profile of Sky[ *Daksha
Prajapati had twenty four daughters from Prasuti and another sixty from Virini; of these thirteen were
wedded to Dharma and among the Rishis who were so married were Nabhaswana, Naga Hardrika,
Pulastya, Pulaha, Agastya, Jatakarma, Parashara and Nirvarana]; Naaga hara- dhruk or the Wearer of
a Snake-Garland; Pulastya and Pulaha or Shiva as Pulastya-Pulaha Maharshis- [Different Maharshis
were designated as among the Sapta Rishis in different Manvantaras; Marichi, Atri, Angirasa, Pulah,
Kratu, Pulastya and Vasishtha in an earlier Manvantatara] ;
*Agastya or Shiva in the Rupa of Agastya
*[Both Agastya and Vasishtha were called as Kumbhaja brothers as they were born from a pitcher in
which the semens of Mitra and Varuna Maharshis were deposited on seeing the fascination of Apsara
Urvashi; Vasishtha was born as the incarnation of Vayu Deva and Agastya from Agni. The famed
Agastya ate the two demons Ilwal and Vataapi as they invited the Muni for a meal at Shraaddha and
cooked Vaatapi so that the latter who had the boon of his meat to come alive could break open the
stomach of the eater so that the demons could enjoy Agastyas dead body but the far-sighted Agastya
while eating Vatapis meat addressed the demon saying : Jeernam Jeernam Vatapi Jeernam and
indeed Vatapi was digested! Agastya had also the distinction of taking Auoposhana or sipping the
entire Ocean as he was annoyed with Sumudra Deva and retained the water in his body; as Devas
prayed to him he released the water from his body again through his male organ!Agastya Muni was
the illustrious Scripter of Lalitha Sahasranama, Saraswati Sahasra Naama and Adithya Hridaya among
innumerable other works like Nadi Shastra];
Jatakarnya or Shiva assumed the Rupa of the Muni and was the intiator of Samskaaras like
Pumsavana to facilitate the pre-natal Puja and Jata Karma after the birth of a Child; *Parashara or
Shiva took the form of the limping Sage[* who was the grand father of VedaVyasa whose mother
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Satyavati had an illicit affair with the Muni and begot Vyasa, the first cousin of Bhishma born of
Ganga and King Shantanu as Satyavati was wedded to the King subsequently]; Niravarana
Dharmagjna : Shiva also took the Form of Niravarana Dharma another grandson of Daksha; Virinchi
or of Brahma Swarupa; Vishtasharva or of the Swarupa of Ashwattha Vriksha; Atma bhuvey or the
Charaachara Sarva Jagat; Aniruddhah or Overpowering and Irrepressible or another name for Vishnu;
Vigjnaana Murti or the manifestation of Knowledge; Maha Yashah or the Personification of Glory and
Fame; Loka Chudaamani or the Head-Jewel of Shiva the Alternate Shape of the Universe; Veerah or
the Most Gallant; Chanda Satya Parakramah or the aggressively truthful champion; Vyala Kalpa or
the One with snakes all over; Maha Kalpa or the Universal Destruction at the end of a Day of Brahma
of thousand yugas; Maha Vriksha or the Kalpa Vriksha that bestows boons to the Beings or
alternatively stated in Bhagavad Gita as Urthva Moolamagha shaakha mashwaddhyam
praahuravyayam; Kalaadharah or the One who assumes Chandra Kalaas*
[*As per Shivas own decision of waning or waxing and rising shades of brightness in response to
Daksha Prajapatis curse to Chandra that the latter (son-in-law) should lose his brightness for ever
since he was neglecting his all other daughters except Rohini];
Alankarishnavey or the Murti who is elegantly ornmented; Achalah or Stable and Determined;
Rochishnu or Incarnation of Luminosity; Vikramottamah or the personification of courage and
gallantry; Aashu shabda Patir Vegi or Instantly reactive and speedy to Sound waves; Plavanah or the
One capable to enable swimming across Samsara Sagara; Shikhi Sarathi or the One who could
charioteer the tasks of Agni or carry havish or the offerings to Devas; Asamsrushtah or he who is not
always satisfied as Maya or Illusion is always at work; Atithi or He who is not bound by formalities
since he could arrive any time with no reference to Tithi or Nakshatra; Shakrah Pramaathi or the
Swarupa of Indra; Paapa naashanah or the demolisher of sins);Vasushravaah or He who hears and
considers what *Ashtaavasus would advise to Shiva[* Ashtaavasus viz. Aapa, Dhruva, Soma, Dhara, Anila, Anala, Pratyusha and Prabhasa once visited
Vasishthas Ashram along with their wives and desired to possess Nandini the Kamadhenu; as the
Maharshi refused Prabhasa he took lead in stealing the cow while other Vasus too abetted the plan.
Vasishtha cursed the Vasus to become humans but reduced the impact of the curse to all of them to be
born as humans only for a few hours except Prabhasa the ring leader. Thus Devi Ganga who was
married to King Shantanu of Maha Bharata on condition that what even she did should not be
questioned but she drowned the new borns one by one in the River but he could not contain himself
and asked Ganga why did she do such merciless actions; Ganga left Shantanu as the eighth child was
spared but deserted the King for good. The eighth child was Gangeya who was Bhishma and that was
Prabhasa the Leader of Ashta Vasus who secured Vasishtas curse that he should have a full life but
without a wife since Prabhasa listned to his wife and stole the Kama Dhenu Nandini];
KavyaVaahaaya or Shiva carries the offerings at the Shraddhaas of Pitru Devatas; incidentally the
Samidhas carried by Agni to Devatas is called Havis; Prataptaaya or like the molten glow;Vishwa
bhojana or at the time Universal Destruction Maha Deva assumes the violent Swarupa of a huge meal
of the Universe; Jaryaaya or of the manifestation of the old age of the Beings; Jaryadhi shamnnah or
the lessenor of the symptoms of advanced age too; Lohitascha or of the Huge Metallic Trident;
Taunapaat or the Sacrificer of his own body; Prushadashvaya or Shiva possesses the horse that flies as
fast as wind; Nabho or He of the all pervading Sky; Yoni or Jagadaakara rupa or the Manifestation of
Creative Energy as the Universe; Supreeta or of the extraordinarily attractive and shapely physique;
Tamishraghney or the extinguisher of Ignorance or darkness; Nidaaghaya Tapanaya or of the Rupa of
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scorching and blistering of Greeshma Ritu; Meghaya Pakshaaya or of the Season of Clouds and
Rains; Para Puranjaya or of the Subtle Form of Puramjaya or Parama Shiva);
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mukhaanilah Sunishpannaha Surabhih Shishiratmakah, Vasanto Madhavo Greeshmo Nabhasyo Beeja
Vaahanah/ Angeera Muniraatreyo Vimalo Vishwa Vaahanah, Pavanah Purujicchakrastrividyo Nara
Vahanah/ Manobuddhirahankaarah Kshetrajnah Kshetrapaalakah, Tejonidhirjnaaa nidhirvipaako
Vighnakaarakah/ Adharonuttaro Jneyo Jyeshtho Nisshreyasaalayah, Shailo Nagastanudemho
Danavaarirarindamaha/ Chrudheerjanakaschaaruvishalyo Lokashalyakrut, ChaturvedaschaturbhavasChaturaschaschatura Priyah/ Aamnaayotha Samaamnaayasteertha DevaShivaalayah, Bahurupo Maha
Rupah Sarvarupascharaacharah/ Nyaaya nirvaahako Nyaayo Nyaanagamyo Niranjanah, Sahasra
Murthaa Devendrah Sarva Shastra Prabhanjanah/ Mundo Virupo Vikruto Dandi Daanto Gunottamah,
Pingalkaaksho Haryaksho Nilagreevo Niraamayah/ Sahasra baahuh Sarweshah Sharnyah Sarva Loka
Bhrut, Padmaasanah Paramjyotih Paraavara param phalah/ Padma garbho Maha garbho Vishwa
garbho Vichakshanah, Paraavaragjno Beejeshah Sumukhah Sumahaaswanah/( 81-90);
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mukhaanilah or of the Agni-Faced; Sunishpaanna or the Originator of Sarva Shobhana or Ever
Charming; Surabhih or like the Celestial Cow that fulfills all desires; *Shishiratmaka or the Swarupa
of *Shishira Rithu of Winter [*Vasanta or Spring (Chaitra-Vaishakha), Greeshma or Summer
(Jyeshtha-Ashadha), Varsha or Monsoon (Shravana-Bhadrapada), Sharad or Autumn (AshvinKartika), Hemanta or Pre-Winter (Margashira-Pushya) and Shishira or Winter (Magha-Phalguna)]
Vasantho Madhava or of the ideal Vasanta Ritu or the budding Season known as Vasantosawas of
which Madhava is identified with for Radha-Krishna Raasa Leelas; Greeshmaya or of Summer
Season; Nabhasyaya or of the Varsha Ritu Rupa of Shravana-Bhadrapadas; Beejvaahannaya or of
Sharad-Hemanta Swarupa; Angirasa Muni or Shiva of the Rupa of Angira Muni; Atreya or Maha
Deva as Atreya; Vimalaya or of Purity and Clarity; Vishwa Vaahanaaya or the Universe as his Chariot;
Pavanah or Sakala Pataka Naashakara or the expunger of all kinds of Sins; Purujit or he who was
victorious over Indra; Shakraaya or of the Form of Lord Indra;Trividyo or the One realisable in three
ways of Bhakti-Jnaana-Vairagya; Nara vahana orof Kubera Swarupa; Mano Buddhi or Manah
Samyukta Buddhi or Heart felt or Sincere Mindedness; Ahankarah or Self-Orientation; Kshetrajna or
Jeeva Rupam; Kshestra Paalaka or the Governor of the Jeevas; Tejo Nidhi or the embodiment of
Luminosity; Jnaana nidhi or the Fund of Knowledge; Vipaakah or Sarva Karma phalaprada or the
Provider of the results of various kinds of Actions; Vighna karakah or the Maker of Obstacles or vice
versa or the demolisher of difficulties; Adharaaya or the One who has no support or Aadhaara or
devoid of any backing; Anuttaraaya or he needs no requirement or replies; Jneyo or the Omni-Scient
or All-Knowing; Jyeshtho or the Eldest; Nisshreyasaalaya or You are the Moksha sthala as the endresult of all endeavours; Shaila Nagaya or Shailadi Parvata Rupa or the Linga Rupa made of stone:
Shri Shaila Shikharam drushtwa Punarjanma na Vidyatey; Tanurdoha or the Sukshma Rupa that
Yogis could visualise; Danavaaraye Arindamaya or the Destroyer of Danavas and Swabhakta Shatrus
or Self-generated enemies; Chaarudheer janaka or the Father-figure of Sukshma Buddhi ; Charu
Vishalaalya or of the huge yet of Minute Consciousness; Loka shalya krut or the Vision of Depraved
Universe by Maha Deva; Chaturvedah or He is the manifestation of Chaturvedas; of Chaturbhaavas or
of Dharma-Artha-Kaam- Mokshas; Chaturascha Chaturapriyah or indeed the Swarupa of Chaturata
or Great Skills and also Chaturapriya or the One who is immensely fond of Chaturata or ingenuity;
Amnaayoya or Veda Swarupa; Samaamnaaya or Pramaana bhuta or highly recognised Veda Swarupa;
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Tirtha Deva Shivalayah or the Most Auspicious Temple besides a sacred water body; Bahu Rupah or
of varied and innumerable Forms; Maha Rupa or of Virat Swarupa; Sarva Rupascharaachara or the
Countless Forms of Movable and Immobile Beings; Nyaya nirvahakaya or the sustainer of Natural
Justice; Nyaya or Shiva as the personification of Nyaya; Nyaya gamya or He who is the end-result of
Nyaya; Niranjana or He who is an embodiment of Purity or spotlessness; Sahsramurtha or of
Thousand Forms; Devendra or of the Indra Swarupa; Sarvashastra prabhanjana or the Highest
Exponent of all Shastras; Mundah or Akesha rupa; Virupa or of Body Form of abormality; Visishta
Rupa or of distincive Swarupa; Dandiney or Kala dandaya or stifled y the Kaala Devata; Dantaaya or
of the fearful teeth line; Gunottama or the Best characterisation of Tri Gunas of Satvika-RajasikaTaamasika nature; Pingaalaksha or of the ash smeared eyes akin to that of an owl and he is the
visioner of the Past-Present-Future; Haryaksha or of the magnetic eyes of Bhagavan Vishnu; Nila
-greeva or of blue-necked Swarupa due to his retenion of Halahalaor the poisonous flames that
broke out at the time of churning the Ocean of Milk by Deva Danavas in search of Amrita; Niramaya
or the Swarupa of Health and Wealth; Sahasra bahavey or of Thousand Arms; Sarvesha or the Over
Lord of the Universe; Sharanyah or the Final Refuge; Sarva Lokabhrut or the Sustainer of the Tri
Lokas of Bhuloka, Urthwa Loka and Adho Lokaaa; Padmasana or the one who is Magnificently
seated on the Hritkamala or the Lotus-like hearts of his devotees or simply stated with the Padmasana
posture of Yogis; Param Jyoti or The Ultimate Form of Brilliance; Paraavara Param Phalaya or of the
Unimaginable Fruits of the Parama Padas Bliss; Beejesha or the Sovereign of Beeja Mantras each of
which constitute steps to Moksha the Unknown Beyond; Sumukha or The Supreme Countenance of
Belevolence; Suma haswana or the Unique Voice of Omkaara);
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Devasura Gurur Devo Devasura Namaskrutah, Devasura mahamaatro Devasura samaashrayah/
Devadi Devo Devarshir Devaasura Vara pradah, Devaasureshwaro Divyo Devasura Maheshwarah/
Sarva Devamayocchintyo Devataatmaatsambhavah, Idadyoneeshah Surva Vyaaghro Deva Simho
Divaakarah/ Vibhudhaghra Vara sreshthah Sarva devottamottamah, Shiva jnaanaratah Shreemaan
Shikhishri Parvata priyah/ Jayastambho Visishthambo Narasimha nipaatanah, Brahmachari Lokachari
Dhanadhipah/ Nandi Nandeeshwaro Nagno Nagnavrata dharah Shuchih, Lingaadhyakshah
Suraadhyaksho yugavah/ Swavashah Savashah Swargah Swaramayasswanah, Beejadhaksho
Beejajkarta Dhanakruddharmavardhanah/ Dambhodambho Mahadambhah Sarvabhuta Maheshwarah,
Smashaana nilayashishyah Seturapratimaakrutih/ Lokottarasphuta Lokastrayambiko Naga Bhushanah,
Andharaarirmakha dweshi Vishnukandhara paatanah/ Veeta doshokshaya guno Dakshaarih
Pushadantadhrit, Dhurjatih Khandaparashuh Sakalo Nishkalonaghah /( 91-100)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Devasura Gurur Devo or Bhagavan Shiva is Reputed Instructor of Devas and Asuras alike as indeed
the Creator of both of them and he has no partial views on either of them; Devaasureshwaro Divyo
Devasura Maeshwarah or He is greeted with veneration to both Devas and Asuras; Devasura
mahamaatro or He is the one who controls and disciplines Devas as well as Asuras; Devasura
mahashraya or they secure access to him equally well; Devadidevo or He is not only Deva of Devas
but also Deva of Adi Deva like Brahma viz.Maha Deva; Devarshi Devaasuravarapradah or the One
who is worshipped by Devarshis as also Devasuras; Divyah or the Highest Celestial Manifestation;
Devasura Maheshwarah or the Maheshwara of Devas and Asuras; Sarva Devamayah or the One who
is spread over across al the Devas; Achintya or He is beyond understanding of any body or
incomprehensible; Devatatama or the very Soul of Devatas; Atma Sambhavah or He is materialised
from the Jeevatma or the Conciousness of the Beings-that is, the Atma Tatwa which the Supreme and
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Maha Maya created; Eedidya or Sarva Stutya or Commended by one and all; Anishah or none could
command Shiva; Sura Vyaaghraaya or the Mighty and fierce Tiger among the Devas; Deva Simhah
or the Lion among the Devatas; Divakara or Surya the Maker of the Day; Vibhudagra or the Head of
Vibudhas or the Most Learned; Vara Sreshtha or the Outstanding Boon that one could aspire for;
Sarva Devotthama or the Noblest and the Best of all Devas including Prajapatis and Brahma; Shiva
Jnaana Rataaya or the One who is replete with the concentrated knowledge of what Shiva is all about;
Shreeman or He who is of the Form of Three Kinds of Lakshmi or Shri Lakshmyaa Trivarga
sampattou viz. Dharma-Artha-Moksha as he was never after Kaama; Shikhi Shri Parvata Priya or
Shiva the One who is fond of Skanda Deva and Devi Parvati; Jaya stumbhha or Tower of Victory
which was installed by Indra and Devas on Maha Devas victory over Triparasuras; Vishishtumbha or
Sarvotkrishta / highly distinguished; Narasimha nipadanah or attacking the Opponents like Narasimha
Swarupa; Brahmachari or like the Unmarried youth; Lokachari or the Traveller of Tri Lokas;
Dharmachari or the One who is the High Practitioner of Dharma or Virtue; Dhanaadhipa or of the
Swarupa of Kubera the Head of Wealth; Nandi or Nandi Shiladika Rupa or the renowned Carrier of
Maha Deva; Nandeeswara ; Nagna or Shiva is addressed as Namo Digambaraaya or the Form of
Nudity; Nagnavrata dhara or the Observer of the Vrata or Practice of Nakedness; Shuchih or One with
Bahyantara Shuchi or of the Physical and Internal Cleanliness; Lingaadhyasha or the Supreme of
Linga Swarupas; Suradhyasha or the Highest Profile of all Devas; Yugadhyakshah or the Premier
Deva of Yugas; Yugaavahaya or of the Cyclical Passage of Yuga Kaalaas; Swavashah or He is SelfControlled and not regulated by any body else; Savashah or He who controls others well; Swargah or
of the Characteristic of Swarga; Swarah or of the Great Omkaara Swarupa; Swaramaya swanah or the
Reverberating Sound of Pranava; Beejaadhyaksha or the Ultimate Authority of the Beejaaksharas or
the Mula Mantras governing the Seed Mantras; Beeja karta or the Originator of the Beeja Mantras;
Dhanakruddhana Vardhanaaya or the Perfonification of Wealth as also the Creator and Promoter of
Wealth; Dambhaaya or He who is the Bhakta Parikshaaya or testor of the genuinness of his devotees;
Adambhaaya or the One devoid of Conceit or Superiority; Mahadambhaaya or where necessary He is
the Proclaimer of his Supremacy; Sarva Bhuta Maheswaraaya or the Maha Deva of all the Beings in
Srishti; Smashana nilayaaya or the One who represents the Concluding Truth of Life as of Smashaana
or the Final Destination; Tishthaya or of the Prithivi Swarupa; Setavey or the bridge between Life
and Relief ; Apratimaakritih or of Formless Profile; Lokottarasphutaaloka or the Luminosity beyond
Lokas; Traimbakaya or Maatru-Murti of Three Mother Forms; Naga Bhushanah or He who is
ornamented with serpents; Andhakaarayah or Maha Deva subdued *Andhakasura;
[*The Asura got puffed up by Brahmas boon that none excepting Maha Deva could kill him; the
Asura who was originally born of Devi Parvatis prank of forcibly closing Shivas eyes and was
nourished by herself; Shiva despatched Andhakasura to assist Hiranyaksha but Vishnu had to kill
Hiranyasha who stole Vedas and saved Bhu Devi. Meanwhile Andhakasura started making advances
to Parvati herself and Shiva had to curtail his mental and physical blindness; a highly repentant
Andhaka was condoned by Shiva and allowed him to enter the coveted Ganaadhipatya or of the
Chieftainship of some Rudra Ganas -Source: Shiva Purana];
Makha dweshi or Shiva is evidently the detester of Makhas like those of Daksha Yagna where his wife
Devi Sati had to resort to Atmaarpana;
*Vishnu kandhara pataatanah or of the Swarupa of Hayagriva who was Vishnus Incarnation and he
destroyed Madhu Kaitabha demon brothers whose boon was invincibility except by their mutual fight
and when they fought on a completely dry place on high Seas; Vishnu expanded his thighs and Devi
Maya allured her with her unique beauty thus creating a stiuation of mutual fight] ; Veeta dodshah or
devoid of blemishes; Dakshaari or the adversary of Daksha Prajapati; Pushadantadhrut or of the
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Swarupa of Ganesha whose tusk piece was smashed by Parashurama on a duel when Parvati grew
angry and Vishnu and Lakshmi had to apologise to her on behalf of Parashu Rama; Source: Nilamatha
Purana of Kashmir; Dhurjati or Jatasandhata or the One with twisted jataajuta or course hair on his
head; Kanda Parashu or Sarva Chedaka Parashu or Shiva with an all-devastating axe; Sakala Nishkala
or with Sa-Kala-Nishkala- Chandra or head- ornamented with Chandra with all his Sixteen Kalas on
his head; Anagha or Ever Sinless);
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Aadharah Sakalaadhaarah Pandurabho Mrido Natah, Purnah Purayitaa Punyah Sukumarah
Sulochanah/ Saama Yogah Priyakarah Punyakeertiranaamayah, Manojavastheerthakaro Jatilo
Jeeviteshwarah/ Jeevitantakaro Nityo Vasurethaa Vasupriyah, Sadgatih Sadkrutih Saktah Kalakanthah
Kalaadharah/ Maani Maanyo Mahaakalah Sadbhutih Satparaayanah, Chandra Sanjjevanah Shastaah
Loka Goodhomaraadhipah/ Loka Bandhuhurlokanaathah Kritagjnah Kritibhushanah, Anapaayyaksharah Kantah Sarva Shaastra bhrutaam Varah/ Tejomayo Dyutidharo Lokamayograniranuh,
Shuchismitah Prasannatmaa Durjayo Duratikramah/ Jyotirmayo Niraakaro Jagannaatho Jaleshwarah,
Tumbaveeni Mahakaayo Vishokah Shokanashanah/ Trilokatma Trilokeshah Shuddah Shuddhi
Rathaakshajah, Avyakta Lakshano Vyaktaavyakto Vishaampatih/ Varasheelo Varatulo Maano Maana
dhano Mayah, Brahma Vishnuh Prajaapaalo Hamso Hamsa geetirmayah/ Vedhaa Daataa Vidhaataacha
Attaa Harta Chaturmukhah, Kailasa Shikhari vaasi Sarvavaasi Satamgatih/ Hiranyagarbho Harinah
Purushah Purvajajah Pitaa, Bhutaalayo Bhutapatir bhutido Bhuvaneshwarah/ (100-110)

Aadhaarah or the Support; Mahaadharah or the Support with which the Three Worlds are preserved;
Pandurabhah or Shiva with the glitter of Pandu or pale-white complexion; Mrida or Earth or of
Intense Energy- Sarvan Sukhayateeti Mridayah; Nataayah or the Renowned Swarupa of Nataraja;
Purnah or the Sakala Shanti Sampanna or the Profile of Tranquility; Purayita or the Fulfiller of the
wishes of His Devotees; Punyah or the Destroyer of Sins even by remembering his name even once;
Sukumarah or Skanda Kumara; Sulochanah or Great Vision of Universal Creation; Saama Yogah or of
Unique Entity of Sooothing Comfort; Priyakarah or the One who provides love and happiness; Punya
Keerti or the Renown of having performed deeds of excellence; Anaamayah or of Levelling Effect of
trouble free existence; Manojavah or as swift as thought - alluded as Hanuman; Teerthakarah or
Creator of Tirthas like Pushkara; Jatilah or Jataavishishtah or distinguished by His Jataajuta or of the
twisted and rough hair; Jeeviteshwarah or the Embodiment of Life; Jeevitaantakarah or the Terminator
of Life; Nitya or the Eternal; Vasureta or Vasu suvarna Retaah or of the Golden Semen that created
Bhumi; Vasupriya or the beloved of Bhudevi; Sadgatih or the Administrator of the path of
Righteousnes; Sadkritih or the Decider of the acts of Morality; Saktah or the Shakti Swarupa;
Kalaakantha or the Poison Throated;* Kaladhara or the One wearing Chandra representing the Sixty
Four Kalas orArts;
[*Chatusshashti Kalaas include Vidyas like Geeta (Singing), Vadya or Instrumetal Music; Nritya or
dance, Natya or Theatrical performance; Alekhya or Paniting, Pushpapastrana or making a bed of
flowers; bhumika karana or making the base for jewellery; Indrajala or the Art of Magic; hasta
laaghava orthe sleight of hand; Yantra Matrika or the art of machanics; Maanasi Kavya or mental
compositions; Samachya or the Art of Conversation; Dyuta Vishesha or Gambling etc;]
Maaniney or Satya Sanmaana Vishishtah or Wide and Formal Recognition of Deeds of Excellence;
Manyo or the Awardee of such Awards; Maha Kaalah or of Unlimited Kaala Swarupa; Sadbhutih or
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the Great Being of Truthfulness; Satyaparayanah or the Unique Pratctioner of Truthfulness; Chandra
sanjeevanah or the Revivor of Chandras Life Forces [See Chandra Kalas above]; Shasta or of the
Swarupa of Skandeshwara; Shastaloka Gudhah or the Concealed Meaning of Shastra or the Maker of
the Law; Amaradhipa or the Head of the Amara Loka; Loka Bandhuh or the One with the close
Relationship of all the Beings on the Universe; Loka Natha or the Principal Figure of the Tri Lokas;
Kritagjnah or He who takes into account of the good deeds of the Beings; Kritibhushana or He who
ornaments of such good deeds done in the past; Anapaayyaksharah or Shiva who is of the Alphabets
of Imperishable nature; Kantah or of the Beloved one or of the epithet of Skanda; Sarvashastra
bhrutam Varah or the One who epitomises all the Shastras; Tejo mayo or the Essence of Brightness;
Dyuti dhro or the One full of Illumination; Lokamaya or the Illusion created by the Lokas; Agrani or
the Sarva Sheshtha or the Highest Manifestation; Anavey or Anuh Parama Sukshma Rupah;
Shuchismitah or of the Smiling Swarupa of extreme cleanliness; Prasanatma or of the Supreme Soul
of Pleasantness; Durjayah or Unconquerable; Duratikramah or He who could not be trangressed;
Jyotirmaya or the Fund of Brilliance from flames; Niraakarah or He has or no shape nor profile;
Jagannatha or the Leader of the Lokas; Jaleswarah or the High Profile of Water or Jala; Tumbaveeni
or the Magnificent Stringed Instrument of Gandharva called Tumba Deva like the One played
byRudra Veena; Maha Kayaaya or of Gaint Physique of Virat Swarupa; Vishokah or He who
conquered Distress or Sorrow; Shoka nashanah or the destroyer of Grief; Trilokatma or of the Super
Soul of the Three Dimensional Nature ; Trilokeshah or the Over Lord of the Trilokas; Shuddhah or the
Embodiment of Purity; Shuddhi or of Shoucha Rupa or of Spotlessness; Rathaakshah or of the
Swarupa of Sudarshana Chakra Rathaksham Sudarshana Chakram janayateeti Rathaakshajah;
Avyaktalakshanah or the Unknown Entity; Vyaktaavyakta or Visionable to Maha Yogis but Unknown
otherwise; Vishampatih or Visham Sakalaprajaanaam Patihor the Supreme Power of one and all in
Srishti; Varasheelah or of the Best Provider of Demeanour; Varatulah or Bestower of Balanced boons
as a Being is eligible precisely; Maanah or Sakala Pramaana bhuta or the one who is a perfect
Standard; Mayah or Sukha Swarupa; Brahma Vishnu Prajaapaalah or Shiva is the Highest Ruler of
Brahma-Vishnu and Prajapati; Hamsah or the destroyer of Ignorance and is the Hamsa Swarupa since
a Swan is able to distinguish purity or otherwise; Hamsagatih or Shiva like Hamsa is able to reach
yogis or others);

Vedha Dhata Vidhata cha Attaa Harta Chaturmukhah, Kailasa sikhari vaasi Sarvaavasi sataam gatih/
Hiranyagarbho harinaha Purushah Purvajah Pita, Bhutalayo Bhurapatirbhutido Bhuvaneshwarah/
Samyogi Yogavidbrahmanaa Brahmanyo Brahmanapriyah, Devapriyo Devanatho Devagjno
Devachintakah/ Vishamaakshah Kalaadhyaksho Vrishanko Vrishavardhanah, Nirmado Nirahamkaro
Nirmoho Nirupadravah/ Darpahaa darpito druptah Sarvatru Parivartakah, Saptajihvah Sahasraarchih
Snigdhah Prakritidakshinah/ Bhutabhavyabhavannaathah Prabhavo Bhrantinaashanah, Anarthonartho
Mahakoshah Parakaryaikapanditah/ Nishkantakah Kritaanando Nirvyajo Vyajamardanah, Satwavan
Satwikah Satyakeerti Stambhakritaagamah/ Akampito Gunagrahi Naikatmaa Naikakarmakrut,
Supreetaha Sumukhah Sukaro Dakshinonalah/ Skandhah Skandhadharo Dhuryah Prakatah
Preetivardhanah, Aparajitah Sarvasaho Vidagdhah Sarva Vahanah/ Adhrutah Swadhrutah Saadhyah
Putamurtiryashodharah, Varaha shringa dhrugvaayur balavaanekanaayakah/ (121-130)
Vedha or Sakalaadhaara Bhuta Vidhata or the pivotal hold of all Beings; Dhata the Creator; Vidhata or
the Destiny Maker; Attaa Hartaa or the Preserver and Eliminator; Chaturmukha or Brahma Deva;
Kailasa sikhari vaasa or the Resider of the Top of Kailasa Mountain; Sarva Vaasi or the Inhabitant of
all the Beings whether mobile or immobile; Satamgatih or Margadarshi or the Path Finder; Hiranya
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Garbhah: literally of the Golden Womb or Lord Brahma the Creator; Hiranyaha or of Golden
Complexion; Purushah : Purusham Shankaram Prabhu Gourim cha Prakritam or Shankara is of the
Male and Gouri of Prakriti / female manifestations; Purvajah or Sakalaadi or Very First Ever
Recognised ; Pitah or the Foremost Father ever known in Srishti/ Creation; Bhutaalaya or the
Residing Point of Beings; Bhuta pati or the Head of various Beings in all the Lokas; Bhutida or the
Provider of Fulfiller of Wishes; Bhuvaneshwarah or the Master of Fourteen Bhuvanas or Lokas;
Samayogi or the Bestower of Karma Phala or the Fruits of Erstwhile Deeds by all the Pranis or
Beings; Yogavidbrahma or Parabrahma who possesses the High Awareness of Yoga Vidya;
Brahmanya or Brahymaney Tapasey Hito or He who is the well-wisher of those who perform
Tapasya; Brahmana Priya or Shiva is fond of true Brahmanas by practice rather than by birth; Deva
Priya or He is extremely delighted with Devas; Deva Nadha or the Master of Devas; Devagjna or He
is fully familiar with the ways of Devas; Devachintakah or He is totally seized of the affairs of Devas;
Vishamaaksha or He who feigns crooked eyes to questionable characters; Kalaadhyaksha or the Prime
Source of Chathusshashthi Kalas or of sixty four types of Art Forms; Vrishanka or Shiva whose
emblem is a Bull or Nandeeshwara; Vrisha vardhana or He who promotes Vrisha Dharma or the
Features of Virtue and Patience; Nirmadaya or the Negation of Arrogance; Nirahankara or devoid of
Conceit and Ego; Nirmoha or the antithesis of Attachments; Nirupadrava or He who is unaffected by
the Tapatrayas or the Three Kinds of Difficulties affected by the Beings viz. Adhidaivika or natural
hazards, Adhibhouthika or physical problems and Adhyatmika or Internal aberrations; Darpaha
Darpita or He who blows off the self-pride of the arrogant ; Drupta or the Great Form of Calmness
and Peacefulness; Sarvatra parivratah or Bhagavan Shiva rotates Kaalamana ie. Rithus or Seasons
from time to time;
*Sapta Jihwaha or of the Seven Tongued Agni Swarupa*[ Viz.Kali, Karaali, Manojava, Sulohita, Sudhumra varna, Ugra or Sphulingini, and Pradeepta];
Sahasraarchih or He who is worshipped by thousands of Lights; Snigdhaaya or soaked with
Kindness; Prakriti Dakshinah or He who is soft, obliging and amenable like Prakriti or Nature itself;
Bhuta bhavya Bhavannathah or the Master of Past, Present and Future; Prabhava or the Chief
Coordinator of Samsara; Bhranti nashana or He who is the destroyer of delusions and mis-beliefs;
Anarthah or destroys ill-gotten wealth; Arthah or encourages prosperity earned by dint of hard work;
*Maha Koshah or Shiva is Parabrahma the Great Bliss[* He like a Shell is associated by Pancha Koshas or Five Sheaths of Human Body called Annamaya
(Physical Energy), Praanamaya (Vital Energy), Manomaya (Mental Faculty), Vigyanamaya (Buddhi
or Sharpness of Discrimination) and Ananda maya (Bliss)] ;
*Parakaya Pandita or Shiva is the Original Siddhi Purusha with one of the innumerable Maha Siddhis
like the ability to enter another body form and Soul;
[* Maha Deva is the fulfledged Master of unlimited Siddhis or Accomplishments; the popular Ashta
Siddhis are Anima or the ability of miniaturising oneself; Mahima is turning one self giant like;
Laghima is the capacity to get oneself unusually light; Garima is to make the Self too gross and
heavy; Prapti is to achieve any kind of mental desire; Prakamya or providing fulfillment of others
wishes; Vashitwa or capacity to control any other Party; Ishitwa or fully dominating over others as
wished. Among many other Siddhis include Para Kaaya Pravesha or totally entering others body and
even Soul; Doora Shravana or distant hearing, Doora Darshana or Distant Vision or ability to see
things or actions any where from other places; Manojavam or reaching a place as fast as a thought as
also thought reading; Kamarupa or assuming the physical form of another Being-be it a moving
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species or an immobile like a mountain etc; Swacchanda Maranam or the gift to die at ones own
wish; Deva Saha Kreeda Anudarshanam or the gift to view Deva Devis playing among themselves;
Yatha Sankalpa Siddhi or accomplishing any thing by a mere thought; and so on.]
Nishkantakah or the Destroyer of those who create problems of vicious nature or alternative
explanation is Parama Shiva is the reversal of the notorious Arishad Vargas or the Six infamous
Enemies of humanity viz. Kama Krodha Lobha Moha Mada Matsarasor Desire-Anger-MeannessInfatuation-Arrogance-and Jealousy; Kritaananda or the Epitome of Everlasting Joy; Nirvyaja or
denial of falsehood; Vyaja mardana or the Punisher of hypocrisy; Satwavatey or the Embodiment of
moral strength and courage; Satwikaaya or basically of Satwika guna or of the characteristic of virtue
and morality; Satya Kirthi Stambha or the Pillar of Truth and Fame; Kritaagamah or the Exhorter of
the Essence of Vedas; Akampitaya or the One who is unshaken and firm in his resolve; Gunagrahi or
the Absorber of all the Trigunas of Satvika-Raajasika-Taamasika nature; Naikatma or the Unique
Super Soul; Naikatma krut or the Benefactor of those seek Paramatma; Supreeta or the Provider of
Affection and Help; Sumukha or of Supportive and Comforting Countenance; Sukshma or of Sarva
Gatam Sukshmam or Bhagavan is present in a miniscule form in every Being performing helpful
deeds to all; Dakshinonalah or of Savya Marga or of Right and Perfect Direction; Skandah or Shiva
assuming the Alternate Form of Lord Skanda Kumara; Skandadharah or He takes over the Skanda
Tatwa or of Bravery as also of Dharma as Skanda is the Shaastaor the Regulator of Righteousness;
Dhuryah or the holding grip of various Beings in Creation; Prakatah or He who is visionable in the
Form of Surya, Chandra, Agni, Wind, Sky and other Celestial Entities; Preetivardhanah or the
Promoter and Fulfiller of Aspirations and Desires; Aparajitah or the Unconquerable; Sarvasaha or He
could experience and feel the features and qualities of each and every entity in the Universe;
Vidagdhah or the One who burns off the blemishes and sins of Devotees; Adhrutah or Niraadhara or
Supportless; Swadhrutah or Self-Supportive; Sadhyah or Achievable by the right-minded; Sarva
Vahana or the Carrier and Path Finder of the Worlds; Purta Murtaye or Maha Deva is akin to a
Composite Human Form; Yashodharah or the Personification of Reputation and Eminence; *Varaha
Shringadhruk or Shiva as the Yagna Varaha Purusha with Horns [* or of the Avatara of Vishnu in the
Grear Bear Form who salvaged Bhu Devi from sinking into the abyss of Oceans into Patala, saving
Vedas and Arya Dharmas besides destroying Hiranyaksha the Most Powerful Asura]; Vayubalavaan or
He is of the power and strength of Maha Vayu or the Hurricane Winds; Eka Nayaka or the Singular
Most Supreme of the Universe);
Shruti Prakashah Shrutimaaneka bandhuraneka dhrut, Shri Vallabha Shivaarambhah Shanti Bhadrah
Samanjasah / Bhushayo Bhutikrudbhutir Bhusano Bhuta Vahanah, Akaayo Bhaktakaayasthah
Kalajnaani Kalaavapuh/ Satyavrata Maha Tyagi Nishtha Shanti Parayanah, Paraartha Vrittirvarado
Viviktah Shruti Saagarah/ Anirvinno Gunagraahi Kalamkaanka kalamkaha, Swabhava Rudro
Madhyasthjah Shatrughno Madhya Naashakah/ Shikhandi Kavachi Shulee Chandi Mundi cha
Kundali, Mekhali Kavachi Khadgi Maayee Samsaara Saarathih/ Amrutyuh Sarva Druk Simha
Tejoraashir Maha Munih, Asankhyeyoprameyatmaa Veeryavaan Kaarya Kovidah/ Vedyo Vedarthavidgopta Sarvaachaaro Muneeshwarah, Anuttamo Duraadharsho Madhurah Priyadarshanah/ Sureshah
Sharanam Sarvah Shabda Brahma sataangatih, Kalabhakshah Kalamkarih Kankanikrita Vasukih/
Maheshwaaso Mahi Bhartaa Nishkalanko Vishrunkhalah, Dyumanistaranirdhanyah Siddidah Siddhi
Saadhanah/ Nivrittah Samvritah Shilpo Vyudhorasko Maha bhujah, Ekajjyotinirantanko Naro
Narayana Priyah/ Nirlopo Nishprapanchatma Nirvyagro Vyagra naashanah, Stavyastavapriyah Stothaa
Vyasa Murtiranaakuklah/ Niravadyapadoaayo Vidyaaraashiravikramah, Prashanta Buddhirakshudrah
Kshudraha Nitya Sundarah/ Dhairyagryadhuryo Dhaatreeshah Shaakalyah Sharvari patih, Paramardha
Gurur Drishtirguraashrita Vatsalah/ Raso Rasagjnah Sarvagjnah Sarva Satwaalambanah/(131- 145)
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Shruti Prakashakah or He who brought Vedas to light; Shrutiman or the Epitome of Vedas; Ekabandhu
or the Closest confidant to one and all; Aneka Dhrut or of Innumerable Manifestations who assume
responsibility to one and all; Shri Vallabha or the Alternate Swarupa of Bhagavan Vishnu;
Shivaarambha or He who ushers Auspiciousness to all; Shanti Bhadrah or the Custodian of Law and
Order in the Universe; Samanjasaha or the One providing justice and timely help; Bhushaaya or He
makes Bhumi as his bed; Bhuti krut or Shiva is the Creator of Beings; Bhuti bhushanah or the One
who ornaments all the Beings ie. who makes them happy; Bhuta Vahanah or He is the unique Carriage
from births and deaths; Akaaya or Formless or Bodyless; Bhaktakayastah or he displays his Physical
Form to his devotees; Kaala Jnaaniney or the One with full knowledge of Past-Present and Future;
Kaala Vapuh or He is capable of bestowing relief in a split second; Satya Vrata or One who induces
the Practice of Truthfulness; Maha Tyagi or the Great Practitioner of Sacrifices; Nishthaa Shanti
Parayana or the Motivator of Practising Self-Discipline and Peacefulness; Paraartha Vritti Varada or
the Bestower of the Boon of Moksha; Viviktah or the Distinguisher of Realism and Falsehood ie.
Maya and Truth; Shruti Sagarah or the Ocean of Vedas; Anirvinna or devoid of worries and
apprehensions ; Gunagrahi or the One who absorbs varying features; Kalamkaanka or of the Form of
Chandra who suffers blemishes; Kalamkah or the One who removes stains of human beings;
*Swabhava Rudra or as he was generated by Brahma as a crying child ; *[ Rodayaateeti Ruth
Agjnaanam dravayateeti Rudrahor the Child cried due to ignorance and was pacified and hence
called Rudra]; Madhyasthah or One between Brahma and Vishnu-an alternative explanation being
that Bhagavan is neutral and does not get affected by inhibitions or partiality; Shatrughnah or the
Decimator of Enemies; Madhyanashakah or the Great Interrugnum between Universal Existence and
Destruction; *Shikhandi or of the Swarupa of Revenge [*Princess Amba of Maha Bharata was
disllusioned by Bheeshma and was reborn as Shikhandi as an eunuch and out of vengence killed
Bheeshma in the Great Battle at Kurukshetra]; Kavachiney or the Body Safeguard in battles;
Shuliney or the Carrier of a Spear ready to confront the Wicked; Chandi or the Goddess of
Retribution; Mundini or the Goddess with shaven head looking grotesque to the Evil; Kundali or the
One who sports Karna kundalas or Ear lobe ornaments; Mekhali or wearing Kati Sutra or Waist
Ornament; Khadgi or the Sword that punishes the Vicious; Samsara Sarathi or the Great Charioteer of
Samsara; Amrityu or Shiva is popularly called Mrityumjaya; Sarvadruk or He looks after one and all;
Simha or the Ferocious; Tejoraashi or the Fund of Luminosity; Asamkheya or Uncountable;
Aprameya or Immeasurable; Veeryavatey orthe Emblem of Courage; Karya Kovidaaya or He is a
unique expert in handling various tasks; Vedyah or the personification of Vedas; Vedartha Vidgopta or
the Confidential Preserver of Vedas; Sarvaachari or the Symbol of Traditions; Muneeshwarah or the
Prime Leader of Sages; Anuttama or there is none else more Virtuous; Duradharsha or far beyond all
difficulties; Madhuraya or the Deposit of Sweetness; Priyadarshanaaya or the One who visions the
Beings in the Universe with affection and care; Sureshaaya or the Top Master of Devas; Sharanyam
Sarva or the Ultimate Point of Refuge to all; Shabda Brahma Satangatih or of the Sacred Path of
Shabda Brahma or of the constant recitals of Vedas; Kaala bhaksha or the Terminator of the
periodicity of Time; Kalamka-ari or the Enemy of Kalankaas or the mind-borne imperfections;
Kankani krita Vaasuki or Maha Deva is ornamented with the Vasuki Serpent; Maheshwaasah or He
who has the totality of the Universe as his abode; Mahi Bharta or the Master of Prithvi / Earth;
Nishkalanka or the Negation of Impurities; Vishrunkhalah or Free from all kinds of chains of Maya or
Illusion; Dyumanistara or of Surya Swarupa; Dhanya or the Most Glorious; Siddhidah or the Fulfiller;
Siddhi Sadhana or the Facilitator of Siddhi or Accomplishment); Nivrittah or the Bestower of
Salvation; Samvartah or the Destroyer of Avidya or Ignorance / Maya-also another Name of
Bhagavan Shiva; Shilpah or the Magnificent Architect cum Builder of Brahmanda; Vyudhoraskah or
the Creator of wide spread puzzles and riddles of Life; Maha Bhujah or the Golorious Hands that
possess the ability of reaching far distances; Eka Jyoti or the Single Most embodiment of
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Illumination; Niraatankah or the One who scares away problems and diseases; Naro Narayana Priya
or He who is fond of Human Beings and Narayana-alternatively He is affectionate to the Naro
Narayana Maharshis; Nirlepah or the Redeemer of Karma related to the actions of various Beings;
Nishprapanchatma or He who is least affected by Pancha Bhutas who indeed created them all;
Nirvyagro or He who provides Karma Samaaptior the closure of Actions of human beings ie
Salvation; Vyagra naashanah or the Destroyer of extreme situations like death; Stavya Stava Priyah or
Maha Deva is pleased with commendations and prayers; Stotey or the Whole World is constantly
engaged in praising and worshipping Him; Vyasa Murtey or Shiva assumes the Swarupa of Veda
Vyasa as the latter was instrumental in dividing the Single Maha Veda into Chaturvedas of RukYajur-Saama-Atharvanas and also scripting Eighteen Maha Puranas; Anaakula or the Least Disturbed
by Arishad Vargasof Kama-Krodha-Lobha-Moha-Mada-Matsaryas or Desire-Anger-Narrow
mindedness-Possessiveness-Arrogance and Jealousy; Niravadyapadopaaya or the Enabler of Moksha;
Vidyaraashi or the Prime Source of Vidya or Knowledge: Ishaanam Sarva Vidyaanaam; Avikramah
or none else as the Symbol of Courage; Prashaanta Buddhaye or of Tranquil Mind; Akshudraya or
devoid of base mentality; Kshudraghney or the Decimator of narrow-mindedness; Nitya Sundarah or
Maha Deva has an eternally attractive physical Frame; Dhairyagyardhurya or the personification of
intrepedity and courage; Dhaatreeshah or the Master of Prithvi / Earth; Shaakalya or of Shakalya
Maharshi Swarupa; Sharvari Patih or the Master of Darkness or the Deity of Nocturnal Activities;
Paramartha Guru or Maha Deva is the highest Instructor as to how best to achieve the Final Goal;
Drishti Guru or the Master Visionary to guide as to how to reach Salvation; Ashrita Vatsala or He
never fails those who approach him for his benevolence with Earnestness; Rasah or the Quintesssence
of Parama Brahma: Raso Brahma Swarupah; Rasagjnaaya or Bhagavan is all-knowing: Sarvasya
Brahma Rasasya Jnaana Vettha; Sarva Sattaavalambanah or Bhagavan Shiva assumes the
responsibility of all the Beings in the Universe). [Sri Shiva Sahasra naama concludes].

Suta uvacha: Evam naamnaam Sahasrena tushtaava Vrishabhadwajam/ (The above are the Thousand
Names of Vrishabhadhwaja Parameshwara);
Snaapayaamaasa cha Vibhuh Pujayaamaasa Pankajaih, Parikshartham Harey Pujaa Kamaleshu
Maheshwarah/ Gopayaamaasa Kamalam tadaikam Bhuvaneshwarah, Taddhita Pushpo Haristatra
kimidam twabhyachintayan/ Jnaatwaa Swanetramuddhutya Sarva Satwaavalambanam, pujayaamaasa
bhavena naamnaa tena Jagadguram/ Tatastatra Vibhu drushtwaa tathaa bhutam Haro Harim,Tasmaadavataaraashu Mandalaatpaavakasya cha/ Koti Bhaskara Samkaasham Jataamukutamanditam,
Jwaalaamaalaavritam Divyam teekshna damshtram bhayankaram/ Shulatanka Gadaachakra kunta
paasha dharam Haram, Varadaabhaya hastam cha Deepicharmottareeyakam/ Ityabhutam tadaa
drushtwa Bhavam Bhasma Vibhushitam, Twadrushto namascha kaaraashu Deva Devam Janardanah/
(As Bhagavan Vishnu performed Abhisheka to Maha Deva and placed a lotus flower each while
reciting the Thousand Names of Shiva, the latter desired to test the sincerity of devotion of Vishnu and
hid one lotus flower short; On finding one flower short in the Puja, Bhagavan Vishnu pulled out one
eye of his for completing the Worship to Shankara. Then Vishnu had the vision of Maha Deva with
the luminosity of thousand Surya Devas; his head gear covering coarse and twisted hair; surrounded
by high flames, with sharp teeth, fearsome profile; carrying trident- sword-chakra and so on but
displaying Abhaya Hasta indicating assurances of safety; waving a dry tiger skin with ash laden face;
Vishnu was awe struck and made Pradakshina Namsakaras as the Fourteen Bhuvanas trembled).

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Maha Deva was then pleased enormously and on realising that Vishnus endeavour was in the context
of saving and safeguarding Devas, He bestowed Sudarshana Chakra with whose magnificence that the
recurrent fears and tribulations of Devas would vanish instantaneously and for ever.

Phala Shruti:
Whosoever reads or hears the Shiva Sahasra naama with devotion and sincerity would secure the
fruits of giving suvarna daana to learned Brahmanas; those who perform Abhisheka to Shiva Linga
with cows ghee become eligible to the return of Ashwamedha Yagjna Phala.
(Source: Maha Linga Purana)

SHRI SHIVA SAHASRA NAAMA STOTRA (SHIVA PURANA)

[ In the Koti Rudra Samhita of Shiva Purana, Bhagavan Vishnu eulogised Maha Deva as follows]
Om ( The auspicious) (2) Hara ( The Destroyer) (3) Mrida (Giver of Happiness) (4) Rudra (The
Trouble Shooter, Evil Demolisher) (5) Pushkar ( Provider of Good Health), (6) Pushpalochana or
(Lotus-Eyed) (7) Arthagamya ( Target / Fulfiller of Desires) (8) Sadachar ( Sustainer of Virtue), (9)
Sharva (The Terminator of Humanity) (10) Shambhu ( Giver of Goodness) (11)Maheswar ( The
Supreme) (12) Chandrapida ( Head worn by Moon) (13) Chandramouli ( Moon Ornamented) (13)
Viswam ( Universe in Totality) (14) Viswam-Bhareswar (Full Occupier of Universe) (15) Vedanta
Sarva Sandoha (Essence of Vedas and Sciptures) (16) Kapali (Wearer of Skulls) (17) Nilalohita (Blue
and Red Haired) (18) Dhyanadhar (Rooted in Meditation) (19) Aparicchhinna (Indestructible) (20)
Gauri bharta (Husband of Gauri) (21) Ganeswara (Chief of Pramathaganas) (22) Ashta- murthi
(Lord of Eight Representations of Universe like Sky, Air, Fire and so on) (23)Vishwamurthi
(Manifestation of the entire Universe) (24) Trivarga Swarga Sadhanah (Facilitator of Dharma, Artha
and Moksha or Virtue-Wealth-Salvation combine) (25) Jnana Gamya ( Final Destination of Vedic
Knowledge) (26) Dhritha Prajna ( Strong Willed) (27) Deva Devaha ( The Supreme God of Gods)
28) Trilochana ( The Three Eyed or of Three Gunas (qualities), Trilokas, Tri Vedas, Triaksharas of
Bimba- Akara, Vukara, Makara and Om) (29) Vamadeva ( Suppressor of Evil minds and handsome
personality)(30) Mahadeva ( Super God ) (31) Patu ( Remover of Sorrows of Devotees) (32) Parivridh
( Lord of the Universe) (33) Vridha (Advanced) ( 33) Vishwarupa (Universal Figure) (34) Virupaksha
(Vicious-Eyed to the Evil) (35) Vaaneesh ( Master of Veda Vani / Sarasvathi) (36) Suchi Sattama
(Uncontaminated by Three Gunas and hence Spotless) (37) Sarvapramana Samvaadi ( Guarantor of
Vedas and Holy Scriptures) (38) Vrishanka ( Bearer of Bulls Sign denoting War against Evil) (39)
Vrishvahan ( He whose Carrier as Nandi Bull) (40) Esha (The Master of the Whole Universe) (41)
Pinaki ( He who carries Pinaki named bow/arrow) (42) Khatvanga (User of a self-limb as a weapon)
(43)Chitra vesha (Dressed as per needs of occasions) (44) Chirantana ( Oldest unaffected by time and
changes) (45) Tamohara ( Demolisher of Darkness / Ignorance) (46) Mahayogi (Most versatile in
Ashtanga Yoga or all kinds of yogas) (47) Gopta ( The Protector by means of various illuminations)
(48)Brahma ( Omni Creater and Omni featured) (49) Dhurjati (Wearer of Ganga by His matted Hairs)
(50) Kalakala (He keeps a track of Mrityu and Yamaor Death and Devastation) ( 51) Krittivasa
(Wearer of Tiger Skin) (52) Shubhaga (Most attractive and prosperous)(53) Pranavatmaka (Surfeit
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with the Soul of Omkara)(54) Unnadhra (The Controller of human beings) (55) Purusha ( Supreme
Being Present all over and all times) (56) Jushya (The Most deserved by Three Means of Speech,
Thought and Action) (57) Durvasa ( Dressed in coarse yarn clothing or as a Sage of same name) (58)
Purashasana ( Destroyer of Demon Tripura) (59) Divyaudha (Possessor of most potent weapons) ( 60)
Skandaguru ( Father and Teacher of Kartikeya) (61) Parameshthi ( The Ultimate) (62) Paratpara (The
Supreme ), Unknown and Timeless) (63) Anadi Madhya Nidhana ( He who has no origin, middle or
end)(64) Girisha ( Lord of Mountains) ( 65) Girijadhava ( Parvathis husband) (66) Kuberabandhu
(Relative of Yakshadhi pati- Kubera) (67) Srikantha (Possessor of Vedas in His Throat) (68) Lokavarnottama (The Greatest among Brahmaloka and other lokas) (69) Mrida (Soft natured to devotees)
(70) Samadhivedya (Who has the knowledge of Samadhi in Yoga) (71) Dhanurdhari (Carrier of Bow
and arrows) (72) Nilakantha (Blue Throated retaining Poisonous Flames) (73) Parasvadhi (Promoter
of virtue among devotees to inculcate of happiness to others) (74) Visalaksha (The Broad Eyed) (75)
Mrigavyaghra (Who is ready to assume tiger form to save deer) (76) Suresha (Supreme Lord of
Devas) (77)Suryatapana ( Provider of the Heat of Sun to the Wicked or Provider of Heat to the Sun
God Himself) (78) Dharmadhyaksha ( Chief Preserver of Virtue) (79) Kshama Kshetra ( Origin of
Tolerance) (80) Bhagavan ( Possessor/ Yielder of Six kinds of Wealth; viz. Dhana or Money, Dhanya
or Granary, Dhairya or Courage, Santana or Progeny, Jaya or Victory and Vidya or Knowledge ) (81)
Bhaganetrabhida ( Remover of eyes of Bhaga at Daksha Prajapatis Yagna (82) Ugra ( Ferocious) (83)
Pasupati (Chief of Beings) (84)Tarksha (Shiva in Kasyaps form) (85) Priya Bhakta (Beloved of
Devotees) (86) Parandapa (Generator of High heat) (87) Daata (Giver of Boons) (88) Dayakara
(Merciful) (89) Daksha (Highly Capable) (90) Kapardi (Provider of Gyan) (91) Kamashasan
(Controller of Love and Destroyer of Kamadeva) (92) Smashananilaya (Resides of Burial Ground)
(93) Sukshmah (infinitesimal) (94) Smashanastha (A resider of Graveyard) (95) Maheswara
(Foremost Commander of Universe) (96) Loka Kartha (Creator of the Universe) (97) Mrigapathi
(Protector of Animals) (98) Mahakartha (Creator of Five Elements) (99) Poshak (Sustainer) (100)
Visvaasakartha (Granter of Confidence) (101) Mahoushadhi (Huge Source of Medicines for Physical
Well-being or Smasher of Worldly Bondages) (101) Somapaha (Giver of Soma or Nectar to Devas)
(102) Amritaha (Self-sprung Nectar for immortality) (102) Soumyaha (Serene looking to devotees)
(103) Mahateja (Unparalleled Radiance) (104) Mahadyutih (Great Illumination) (105) Tejomaya (All
Pervading Light) (106) Amritamaya( Replete with Nectar) (107) Annamaya ( Food is God; Anna is
Brahma) (108) Sudhapati ( Chief Protector of Nectar) (109) Uttara ( Paramatma descends to uplift
humanity) (110) Gopati (Master of Earth, Heaven, Humanity, Goddess of Learning Sarasvathi,
Illumination and Water) (111) Gopta ( Chief Administrator of All Species) (112) Jnana Gamya ( Final
Goal of Vedic Knowledge) (113) Pracheen ( Shiva is Unaffected by Time and hence Ageless) (114)
Niti ( Dispenser of Morals to those who need) (115) Suniti ( Clean Hearted) (116) Soma ( Source of
Medicines as He made available to Moon) (117) Soma rathah ( Happy to enjoy and give Soma rasa)
(118) Sukhi ( Happy by Himself and makes others Happy too) (119) Ajatashatru ( He has no
Challenger) (120) Alok ( Self Illuminated and Illuminating) (121) Sambhavya (Esteemed by allDevas or Danavas) (122) Havyavahan (Reaches Havi or Oblations to Devas in the form of Fire or
Agni) (123) Lokakara (Creator of the Worlds) (124) Vedakara (Populariser of Vedas like Rig, Yaju and
Sama Vedas) (125) Sutrakara (Creator of Maharshis like Veda Vyasa who scripted Principles or
Sutras) ( 126) Sanatanah ( Ageless and Permanent) (127) Maharshi Kapilacharya ( Shiva in the form
of Kapilacharya who was the Exponent of Sankhya Shastra ( 128) Viswadipti ( The Luminosity of the
Whole Universe) ( 129) Trilochanah (The Three Eyed or the Spring of Three Gunas of Satva, Rajas
and Tamas) (130) Pinakidharanka (The Holder of Pinaki Bow) (131) Bhudeva (The Supreme in the
form of readily cognizable Earth (132) Swastidah (Provider of Righteousness and Contentment) (133)
Sudhih (Bestower of Supreme Enlightentment) (134) Dhatrudhama (Possessor of Superior Energy)
(135) Dhamakarah (The Cause of Sons Exraordinary Brightness and Heat) (136) Sarvah (The All29

Pervading) (137) Sarva Gocharah (The All-Perceiver) (138) Brahma srikah (Generator of Brahma and
Vedas) (139) Viswasrikah (The Builder of the Worlds) (140) Sargah (Reflection of Self-Creation)
(141) Kavih (Self-scripted or Self- Composer (142) Priyah (The Loved One) (143) Shakha (In the
appearance of Rishi named Shakha) (144) Vishaka (In the Form of Kartikeya) (145) Gosakha (The
Materialization of the Various Branches of Vedas) (146) Shiva (The Foundation of the Entire Cosmos)
(147) Bhishak (He in the Form of Dhavantari or Physician providing well being to all) (148)
Anuttama (Incomparably righteous) (149) Gangaplavodak (The eternal flow of Great Ganges is poor
in comparison to Him) (150) Jana tarakah (Uplifter of humanity) (151) Bhavya (Fully Propitious)
(152) Pushkala (Abundant (153) Sthapti (Architect of all the Worlds) (154) Sthira (Stable and Steady)
(155) Vijitatma (A Triumphant Super Soul) (156) Vishyatma (A Marvelous Soul of the Universal
Happenings) (157) Vidheyatma (Excellent Soul of Submissive Worlds) (158) Bhuta Vahana Sarathy
(The Driving Force to Brahma the Controller of Humanity) (159) Saganaah (He who has Pramatha
Ganas always) (160) Ganakaya (Indestructible along with Pramathaganas) (161) Sakirthi (Highly
Reputed) (162) Chhinnasamsayah ( He whose doubts are destroyed) (163) Kamadeva (The Lord of
Desires like Dharmarthas) (164) Kamapalah (Bestower of Fulfillments)(165) Bhasmoddhuulitha
Vigrah (Of Ash laden Physique) (166) Bhasmapriyo (An Enthusiastic of Ash) (167) Bhasma saayi
(Fond of lying in ash) (168) Kami (Endower of Desires)(169) Kantha (Highly Attractive)(170)
Kritagama (Executor of Agamas /Vedas)(171) Samavartha (Executor of Life Cycles) (172)
Anirvyuktatma (All encompassed Soul)(173) Dharma Punjah (Consummated Virtue) (174) SadaShiva
(Always Propitious) (175) Akalmashah ( Never Tarnished) (176) Chaturbahu ( Four Armed) (177)
Duravasah ( Who Cannnot be kept in mind for long (178) Durasadhaha( Attainable with rigorous
Tapasya or Commitment) (179) Durlabha (Achieve only with highest devotion) (180) Durgama
(Reach Him only with enormous difficulty) (181) Durga (Realise with Enduring Trauma) (182) Sarva
ayudha Visharada (Versatile in the art of weaponry like Sastra or physically applied and Astraor
Mantra Enabled ones) (183) Adhyatmika Yoga Nilayah ( Expert in Yoga Practice to destroy miseries
of body and mind) (184) Suthanthu ( He who keeps with Him the wide World) (185)Thanthu
Vardhanah ( He who broadens the world)(186) Subhangah ( Possessor and Provider of Propitious
Body Parts) (187) Loka Saranga(Assimilator of the essence of Lokas or the Pranava/Omkara )(188)
Jagadish (Controller of the Jagator the Lokas (189) Janardrana ( Demolisher of the sorrows of
Humans) (190) Bhasma Suddhikara ( He who cleans up with Ash) (191) Meru ( Who Stays at Meru
Mountain) (192) Ojasvi (Full of Ojas or Vigour / Essential Energy) (193) Suddha Vigraha ( Pure
Physique) (194) Asaadhyah ( Not easy to realise) (195) Sadhu Sadhyah (Possible of realisation only
by the Virtuous) (196) Bhritya Markata Rupa Dhrit ( He who assumes the Profile of Hanuman-the
Monkey God) (197) Hiranya Retha ( He who is like Agni or Fire-like heat and light) (198) Paurana
(He who is worthy of Brahmas proposal in Puranas to extol) (199) Ripu Jeeva Harah ( He who
obliterates Enemies) (200) Balah (He who enjoys Supreme Strength) (201) Maha Hrida ( He whose
heart is full of eternal happiness) (202) Mahagartah ( The Lord of Great Illusions) (203) Siddha
Vrindara Vanditah ( Saluted by Siddhas and Devas at His Threshold) (204) Vyaghra Charmambarah
(Dressed by Tiger skin) (205) Vyali ( Ornamented by poisonous snakes on His Body) (206) Maha
Bhutah (Virat Purushaor Collosal Formation of imperishable nature) (207) Maha Nidhih (Mammoth
Source of Wealth of all kinds)(208) Amrithasah (Eternal Enjoyer of Nectar) (209) Amrita Vapuh (Of
Indestructible Physique) (210) Ajaroparah (Immortal) (211) Panchajanyah (Shiva as Agni in Five
Forms as manifested in Yajnas) (212) Prabhanjanah (Shiva as Vayu surrounded by Illusions among
mortals) (213) Panchavimsati Tatvasthah (Shiva as *Twenty five Tatvas viz. Pancha Bhutas, Pancha
Tanmatras, Pancha Karmendriyas, Pancha Jnanendrias and Pancha Anthakaranas) (214) Parijata
(Shiva as Kalpavrikshaor Fulfiller of desires of devotees) (215) Paratparah (Supreme Soul) (216)
Sulabha (Easy to please with sincerity of devotion) (217) Suvratah (He who guides devotees to
perform simple and easy Vrathas) (218) Surah (Champion) (219) Bramha Veda Nidhi (Shiva as the
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Sourcer of Brahma Vedas) (220)Vaangmaika Nidhi ( Origin and Endower of Speech), (221)
Varnashrama Guru ( Master of Four Varnas of Brahmana, Vyasya, Kshatriya and Sudras as also Four
Ashramas viz. Brahmacharya, Garhasthya, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa)(222) Varni (Shiva as Bhmachari
or Vidyarthi) (223) Shatrujit ( Conquerer of Enemies) (224) Shatru tapanah ( Tormentor of Enemies)
(225) Ashramah ( Provider of respite to those engaged in the worldly affairs)(226) Kshapanah
(Mitigate the sins of devotees) (227) Kshama (Terminator at the End);
[* Ref. 213 above: Mahabhuthas (Earth, Water, Fire, Ether and Sky); Tanmatras (Smell, Taste, Vision,
Feel and Hear; Karmendrias (Mouth, Hand, Feet, Ears, Eyes, Excretionary); Jnanendrias (Rasana,
Ghrana, Chakshu, Twak and Srotra); Anthahkaranas (Ahankara, Manas, Buddhi, Prakriti and Purusha).]
(228) Jnanavan( Full of Knowledge) (229) Achaleswar ( Chief of Stable beings like Earth and
Mountains) (230) Pramanika Bhutah( Creator of Godly Evidences like Sun, Moon, Stars and Air) (231)
Durjeyah ( He who knows any thing instantly) (232) Suparnah ( Like a Tree with branches as Vedas)
(233) Vayu Vahanah ( He who makes airflow to move) (234) Dhanurdharah ( Possessor of Pinaki) (235)
Dhanur Veda ( The Originator of the Science of Bow and Arrows) (236) Guna Rasih ( Totality of
Gunas or Qualities like, Vidya, Kriya,Satya, Daya, Ahimsa, Shanti, Dama, Dhyeya, Dhyana, Dhriti,
Medha, Niti, Kanthi, Drishti, Lajja, Pushti Prathishtha and so on) (237) Guna Kara ( He who applies
various Gunas) (238) Satyah ( Embodiment of Truth) ( 239) Satya Parah ( Practioner of Truth) (240)
Dinah ( Ordinary, non-complainng and always satisfied) (241) Dharmanga (Dharmas various Limbs
like Feet as Vedas, Hands like Varaha Murthi, Brahma like Face, Agni like Tongue, Hairs like Kusha
Grass, Eyes like Day and Night, Ornaments like Vedanth & Srithis, Soma like Blood, and so on.) (241)
Dharma Sadhanah (Practice of Dharma) (242) Anantha Drishthi (His Vision is Infinite) (243) Ananda
(Blissful) (244) Dando Damayita (Punisher of the Punishers eg. Shiva could reprimand Indra or Devas)
(245) Damaha ( Controller of Devas, Beings, Tatvas - like Maha Bhutas, Indriyas, Tanmatras- and so
on. (246) Abhivadyo Mahamayah (Saluted by Devas, Danavas and Mahamaya too) (247) Visvakarma
(Greeted by Celestial Architect Visvakarma) (247) Visarada (Revered by Devi Sarasvathi) (248) Veeta
ragah (Destroyer of Desire or Hatred (249) Vinitatma (Shiva softens the personality of His devotees)
(250) Tapasvi (Meditator par Excellence) (251) Bhuta Bhavanah ( He provides mental development of
His Devotees) (252) Uttama Vesha Dhari Pracchannah ( Shivas best dress- nudity- is half closed)
(253) ( Jita Kamah Kama Devah ( Shiva overwhelms desires and Kama Deva / Manmadha) (254) Ajit
Priyah ( Shiva is affectionate to Lord Vishnu) (255) Kalyana Prakrithi ( Gracious featured) (256) Kalpa
( Root cause of entire Creation) (257) Sarvaloka Prajapathi ( Sovereign of All Lokas ) (258) Tapasvi
(He concentrates to fulfill the wishes of His devotees) (259) Taraka ( His is the Ship to let the devotees
cross the rough seas of Samsara) (260) Sriman ( Surfeit with Benevolence ) (261) Pradhana Prabhu
(The Chief Protector) (261) Alyapah ( Destructionless) ( 262) Loka palah ( Principal Administor of
Lokas) ( 263) Antarhita atma (Hideout of His Real Self due to Illusion) (264) Kalpadih ( The Very
Beginning of Kalpas ) (265) Kamalekshan ( His Lotus Vision seeks Goddess Lakshmi always) (266)
Veda Shastrastha Tattvajnayana ( Best Comprehender of Tatva Jnana of Vedas and Shastras ( 267)
Animaya ( He is Knowledge by Himself and excels in imparting it to others) (268) Chandra ( Shiva as
Moon sourcing pleasantness to one and all ) (269) Surya ( Shiva as the origin of Surya provides untold
falicities to all Creations of the Supreme Power) (270) Sani ( Shiva as Saturn controlling fortunes as per
His directions) (271) Ketu (Shiva as Dhuma Kethu as the latter fulfills His Instructions to humanity
(272) Varanga ( Having perfect shaped limbs) (273) Vidruma chhavi ( Shiva as Mangal or Mars with
the red cor of corals) (274) Bhakti Vasya ( in the control of Devotees) (275) ParaBrahma ( Shiva as
Lord Brahma the Creator) (276) Mriga banapurna (Shiva searches His devotees like an arrow of His
mind searches deers)(277) Anagha (Free from all kinds of sins) (278) Adri (In the form of a Mountain)
(279) Adrivasa (Resident of Kailasa Mountain) (280) Kantha (Brahma as His Charioteer) (281)
Paramatma (Super Soul) (282) Jagadguru (Universal Teacher for their own Good)(283) Sarva
Karmalaya (Target God for daily devotional activities of common people)(284) Tushti (Highly selfcontented) (285) Mangalya (Auspicious for His devotees) (286) Mangalakritah (Of auspicious nature)
(287) Maha Tapah (He who performs the Greatest Meditation to Create the Mega Universe) (288)
Deergha Tapah (He executes long time meditation for Sustenance of Universe) (289) Sthavishtha (He is
Gross) (290)Sthavirah (He is Ancient) (291) Dhruvah (He is most Stable) (292) Ahaha (He embodies
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Great Radiance) (293) Samvatsarah (He is regular like rainy seasons of each year) (294) Pramanah
(Shivas existence is self-evident) (295) Paramam (Supreme) (296) Tapah (Truthful meditation) (297)
Krita Tapah (Executed action of Tapasya) (298) Samvatsara Karah (Shiva the player of cyclical
movement of years) (299) Mantra Atyayah (He who transcends Himself through recitals of Veda
Mantras) (300) Sarva Darshan ( He who reveals the whole world as real) (301) Sarveswarah (Eswara to
all) (302) Siddhah (Present Constantly) (303) Maha Retha (Super Virile) (304) Mahabala (Super
Strong) (305) Yogi Yogya (Ideally deserving Yoga practitioner) (306) Tejo (Sourcer of High Radiance)
(307) Siddhi (Ultimate Achiever) (308) Sarvaadih (Origin of Everything) (309) Agrahya (He never
accepts the sinful) (310) Vasoh (He keeps All Existing beings within Self) (311) Vasumanah (His heart
is unaffected by preferences of liking or hatred) (312) Satyah (Truth as in Satya jnanam anantham
Brahma) (313) Sarva Papa Haroharah (Obliterator of all kinds of sins) (314) Sukirthi (Full of elegant
reputation) (315) Sobhana (Enriched by various attractions) (316) Sragvih (Garlanded) (317) Vedangah
(He constitutes the branches of Vedas) (317) Vedavinmunih (The Sage who is an adept in Vedas) (318)
Bhrajishnu (The Radiant) (319) Bhojanam (Food or Consuming Maya) (320) Bhokta (The One who
enjoys the Food) (321) Lokanatha (The Lord of the Universe) (322) Dhurandarah (Connoisseur) (323)
Amritah (Un-decaying) (324) Sasvatha (Everlasing) (325) Shantah (Tranquil) (326) Banahastah (Arrow
handed) (327) Pratapavan (Audacious) (328) Kamandalu dhara (Kamandalu or a Holy vessel carried by
Gods with Amrit or Elixir) (329) Dhanvi (Carrier of Dhanush or Bow-Arrow Set) (330) Avanmanasa
Gocharah (Impossible to comprehend by Physical or mental faculties) (331) Atindriyah (Far beyond the
reach of Physical or Mental features) (332) Maha Mayah (The Great Illusion) (333) Sarvavasa
(Resident of any or every abode) (334) Chatushpathah (He who prompts to four paths to His Devotees)
(335) Kala-yogi (Shiva as Kala Yogi cautions devotees about the the end of their lives) (336)
Mahanadah (His Great Sound) (337) Mahotsaha (His enormous Enthusiasm) (338) (Mahabala) (His
mighty strength and bravery) (339) Maha Buddhi ( The Store of Great of Intelligence) (340) Maha
Virya ( The Unique Producer of the Worlds) (341) Bhuta- chari ( He whose company consists of Extra
Territorial Beings like Goblins) (342) Purandarah ( The Executioner of Tripurasura) ( 343) Nisachara
(The Active Trekker in dead of nights) (344) Pretachari ( Moves along with Groups of Pretas or the
Dead Bodies) (345) Maha Shaktih ( He who has Immense Might) (346) Maha Duytih ( He who has
unrivalled luminosity) (347) Anirdesya Vapuh (He possesses an outstanding Physique) ( 348) Sriman
(He who has a glow of Prosperity) (349) Sarvacharya Manogatih( He guides Various Teachers in
imparting Knowledge) (350) Bahu Shrutah (Origin of several Holy Scriptures) (351) Maha Maya ( The
Inventor of the Great Illusion) (352) Niyatatma Dhruvah ( Most controlled and disciplined Soul) ( 353)
Ajas Tejo Dyuti Dharah ( He carries Life, Might, Light and such other fantasic features)(354) Nartakah
( The Illustrious Nata Raja who dances and makes others dance) (355) Nritya Priyo Nithya Nrityah
(He revels in dance and dances always) (356) Prakashatma (Epitome of Brilliance) (357) Prakashakah
(He who distributes illumination) (358)Spasht akasharah (Distinct Word like OM) (359) Buddhah ( The
Basis of Intellect and its Instructor) (360) Samanah ( Balanced) (361) Sara Samplavah ( Sadhana or
Means with which to attain Essence of Life) (362) Yugadi krithyugavartha ( Shiva Himself rotates the
Yugas ) (363) Gambhiro ( Serious and Complex due to knowledge and experience) (364) Vrisha
Vahanah ( Nandi Bull His carrier) (365) Ishtah ( The Most sought after) (366) Visishtah
(The Most Distinguished) ( 366) Sreshtah ( The Best who is worshipped by one and all ) (367) Sulabha
( He who is easy of achievement) (368) Sharmah ( Avatar of Sharabha) (369) Dhanuh ( The Bearer of
Pinakini ) (370) Tirtha rupah ( He assumes the forms of Vidyas or Disciplines) (371) Thirtha nama ( He
has the various names of Holy places) (372) Thirtha drishya ( Blesses or enables of viewing various
Thirthas like Bhagirathi) (373) Stutah ( Prayed by entire World from Brahama downward) (374)
Arthavah (Bestower of the Four Purusharthas viz. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha) (375)Apaanidhi
(He in the form of Oceans) (376) Adhishtana ( He is the King pin or Adhara of the Srishti /Creation)
(377)Vijaya ( Provider of Success in life by means of devotion, Jnana and Vairagya) (378) Durjato
Jayakalavit ( He who knows the timings of Daityas losing battles and the winnings of Devas) (379)
Pratishthithah ( His magnitude and might are well established) (380) Pramanajnah ( He has the full
awareness of Pramanas or Proofs, -both direct or subtle (381) Hiranya Kavachah ( His shield is golden;
Vedas describe Him as Namo Hiranya baahavey, Hiranya varnaya, Hiranya Rupaya and so on) (382)
Harih ( He is the demolisher of all kinds of sins) (383) Vimochanah ( He is the reliever of the three
kinds of Tapatrayas or tribulations viz. of Adi bhautika, Adhyatmika and Adi Daivika nature) (384) Sura
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Ganah ( He assumes the traits and strengths of all the Devas (385) Vidyeshah ( He is the root of all
Vidyas and also the bestower of the deserved ones) (386) Bindu Samsrayah ( Pranava or Omkara is
His own manifestation) (387) Bala Swarupah ( Rudra, a child born of Brahmas fore- head ) (388)
Balotmattah ( From His Shakti or Power were annihilated the Evil from time to time) (389) Vatarupah
(Shiva in the form of Vata Tree) (390) Amalonmayi( Of Clean and Pure Form) (391) Vikartha ( Creator
of variegated designs and forms) (392)Gahanah (The Unknowable; none could comprehend the Lords
ways of thought or action) (393) Guhah (The Concealed; none could fathom the Maya created by the
Lord)(394) Karanam (The Action) (395) Kaaranam (The Cause) and (396) Kartha (The Doer) (397)
Sarvabandha Vimochanah (The Liberator of all hindrances) (398) Vyavasayah (Determined to be in SatChit- Ananda Position) (399) Vyavasthanah (Sets up the Varnashrama format) (400) Sthanadah
(Decides individual positions and duties (401) Jagdadijah (He who exists at be very beginning of the
Universe) (402) Guruda (The constant destroyer of Enemies) (403) Lalithah (The most attractive and
soft personality) (404) Abhedah ( He cannot assume more than one Singular Identity) (405)
Bhavatatmani Samsthitha ( He exists as the Innermost Soul of the bodies made by Pancha Bhutas or
Five Elements) (406) Vireswarah ( The Lord of the Valiant) ( 407) Virabhadrah ( As one of the Principal
Ganas or Army of Lord Shiva) ( 408) Virasana Vidhih Guru ( The Master of Valiants Posture of
Seating) (409) Vira Chudamani Sirobhusha ( Head-Ornament of Heroic Warrior) (410) Vettha ( He is
Omniscient) (411)Chidanandah (Heartily Happy) (412) Nandiswarah ( Nandivahans Lord) (413)
Ajnadhara Trisuli ( He whose orders are obeyed by Trisula Weapon at once) (414)Tripivishthah ( In
Yajnas He manifests Himself as Lord Vishnu ( 415) Shivalayah ( He resides at all Places that are
propitious ) (416) Valakhilyah ( He presents Himself as Rishi Valakhilya) (417) Mahachaapah ( In the
form of the Grand Bow gifted away to King Janaka by Shiva) (418) Trigmanshu (Shiva as Sun God)
(419) Badhirah ( Chooses to be hard of hearing sometimes) (420) Khagah ( He who thinks of Skies)
(421) Abhiramah (A resting place of Yogis) (422) Susharanah (Provider of security and refuge (423)
Subrahmanya (Ideal Explainer of Vedic knowledge and its interpreters) (424) Sudha Swami (Amrits
Chief Custodian) (425) Maghavan Kaushikah (Shiva as Indra) (426)Goman (As the Chief of Cows and
cowherds) (427) Avasan (Adhar or Support of Beings who are on death bed) (428) Sarva Sadhanak
(He who makes any thing posible)(429) Lalatakshah (He who keeps His Third Eye on His Forehead)
(430) Viswadehah (The entire Universe is His Body) (431) Sarah (Exists even in the most trying times
or at the time of annihilation of the Universe) (432) Samsara Chakra bhrit (The Holder of the Cycle of
Life) (433) Amogha Danda (Giver of irretrievable punishement) (434) Madhyasthaha (Neutral) (435)
Hiranah (Epitome of Radiance) (436) Brahma Varchasvi (As the sheen of Brahma) (437) Paramarthah
(He who grants Salvation) (438) Paromayi ( He is the origin of Outstanding Maya ) (439) Shambharah
(He Awards propitiousness) (440) Vyaghra Lochanah ( Has the frightening look of a Tiger) (441)Ruchih
(Brightness) (442) Virinchih ( Shiva in the form of Brahma) (443) Svandhyuh: Provider of boons to
Devas ( 444) Vachaspathi ( Bestower of all kinds of Vidyas in the Form of Brahma) (445) Ishanah
(The Granter of all branches of Vidyas; Sritis declare Him as Isanah Sarva Vidyanam) (445)
Ahirpathih ( Shiva in the form of Surya or Sun) ( 446) Ravih ( Shiva as the distributor of Nava Rasas on
nine Emotions drawn from the Sun- viz. Karuna or Kindness, Bhayanak or Fright, Krodha or anger,
Shringara or Attractiveness, Hasya or Comedy, Raudra or Fury, Vira or heroism, Bhibhatsa or disgust
and Shanta or Peace) (447) Virochanah ( Shiva as Agni or Fire) (448) Shastha ( He who orders or is the
Maker of Rules) (449) Vaivaswa Munih ( Shiva in the form of Sage Vaivaswa) (450) Yamah ( Yama the
of Son of Sun and God of Death) (451) Yukthirunnathi Kirthih (Nyayamurthi, the Famed Ashtanga
Yogi Shiva) ( 452) Sanuragah ( Affectionate to Devotees) (453) Paranjayah ( Victorious of Enemies)
(454) Kailasapathi ( The Lord of Kailasa Mountain) (455) Kranthah ( Most attractive) (456) Savitha
(The Creator of all Beings) (457) Ravi Lochanah ( He who takes over the Eyes of Sun; it is said :
Agnir murtha Chakshusi Chandra Suryah) (458) Visvottham ( Of the most Virtuous of the Universe)
(459)Veetha Bhayaha (Devoid of any Fright)(460)Anivaritha (Unstoppable; Or none could hold Him
from ones own Karma phal or Fate ((461) Nithya (Timeless irrespective of the Beginning or End of
the Universe) (462) Niyat Kalyanah (Decidedly auspicious) (463) Punya Sravana Kirthanah (The
listener of Worthy Hymns about Shiva Doorasravah (Who could hear from any distance) (465)
Visvasaha (Who could the be the Worlds best tolerant) (466) Dhyeah (He who is the Worlds best target
of dedication) (467) Dussapna Nashanah (Destroyer of bad dreams) (468) Uttaranah (Who could safely
ship through the Ocean of Sansaror Worldly life) (469) Dushkriti nasanah (The Terminator of Evil
Deeds) (470) Vikshepyah (Could be viewed only through special Vision) (471) Dussah (Cannot tolerate
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the Evil Forces even regretfully) (472) Abhavah (He who is Birthless) (473) Anaadi (Who has no
beginning) (474) Bhurbhuva Lakshmih ( He who has the knowledge of Bhur Bhuva lokas and their
Lakshmis ) (474 A) Kiriti ( He as Arjun wearing the formal Crown) (475) Tridasadhipa (He as the
Chieftain of Devas) (476) Viswagopta ( Protector of the World) (477) Vishvakartha ( The Creator of the
World)(478) Suvirah (The Gallant) (479) Ruchirangadah (Gorgeously limbed) (480) Jananah (He who
creates all the Beings) (481) Jana janmadih ( The essential cause of Creation (482) Pritiman ( The
Affectionate ) (483) Nitiman ( The Ethical) (484) Dhruvah (The Top Most) (485) Vasishthah ( The Sole
Surviver at the time of Pralay or The Great Devasation) (486) Kashyapah ( Shiva as in the Form of
Sage Kashyap) (487) Bhanuh ( The Dazzling) (488) Bhimah ( Looks frightening to the Opponent) (489)
Bhima Parakramah ( As a Demolisher of Asuras who were adepts for the Illusions created ) (500)
Pranavah (Om kara Swarup) (501) Satdyatacharah (Observer of Truthfulness and Virtuosity) (502)
Mahakoshah ( He who has control over the Five Koshas or sheaths / layers viz. Annamaya, Pranamaya,
Manonmaya, Vijnanamaya and Ananda maya) ( 503) Mahadhanah ( He has the greatest prosperity)
(504) Janmadhipah(The Leader of Births) (505) Mahadevah ( He who surpasses all Emotions or
Feelings and the manifestation of Atma Gyan or the Knowledge of the Eternal Soul) ( 506) Sakalagama
paragah ( The outstanding Expert of all Vedas ), (507) Tatvam ( Tat or That-Am - you, Asi are is the
literal meanings; or Aham-I , Brahma- The Super Soul, Asmi-am; or Deep seated in Brahmas position )
(508) Tatvam Brahma ( Shiva is as Brahma) (509) Tatvavit ( He who realises the Essence of Tatva)
(510) Ekatma ( The Supreme Soul is unique) (511) Vibhuh ( All pervading) (512) Vishva bhushana (The
Ornament of the World) (513) Rishih (The Knower of the Unknown; Vishvadhipo Rudro Maharshih is
Veda) (514) Ishvarya Janma Mrityu Jarathigah ( Shiva owing to His opulence is far beyond birth,
death and old age) (515) Pancha Yagna samutpatthih ( Generator of Five kinds of Yagnas on daily basis
viz. Deva Yagna or worship to family deity; Brahma Yagna or Practice of Vedas and other Sciptures;
Pitri Yagnas to enhance family values; Bhuta Yagna or the spirit of caring and sharing with others
including animals and birds; and Nara Yagna providing hospitality to colleagues, neighbours, friends or
any body else ) ( 516) Visvasah ( Shiva the superlative of the Universe) (517) Vimalodaya ( The Maker
of all movable and immovable objects) (518) Anadyantha ( He has no beginning nor end) (519)
Vatsalah (Affectionate to one and all) (520) Bhaktaloka dhrit ( The bearer of the enirety of Devotees)
(521) Gayatri Vallabha ( The better half of Gayatri ) (522) Pranshuh(Double- brightened by Sunrays)
(523) Prabhakarah ( Shiva as the most prominent form of early morning Sun ) (524) Sishu ( Likened to
an infant) (525) Giriratha (Who likes to stay on Kailasha Mount) (526) Samrat ( Highest Emperor)
(527) Sushenah ( A huge army of Ganas) (528) Surashatru (Devas Enemy) (528) Amogha (Sinless)
(529) Arishtanemi (Provides boons to the Virtuous) (530) Kumudah (Who lightens the burden of Earth
by removing the undesirable) (531) Vigatajvarah (He who is devoid of various kinds of physical
ailments) (532) Svayamjyotirstanurjyothih (Self illuminated subtle luminosity; Nivarasuka vartanvi
Peetabhavatyanupama tasyaassikhaya madhye cha Paramatma vyavasthithah says Mantra Pushpam)
(533) Atmajyothih (The Ever radiant Soul) (534) Achalanchalah (Steady and stable) ( 534) Pingalah
(He wears the Tiger skin and hence of Reddish Yellow colour of Sun rays ) (535) Kapilasmashruh ( He
has the moustache and beard of Pingal colour) (536) Phala netrah ( Third Eye on His forehead) ( 537)
Thrayi thanuh (His body is full of Vedas), (538) Jnana Skandhah Maha Nidhih ( Giver of a Storage of
Jnana to His devotees to enable them to achieve Salvation) (539) Viswa pathih ( The Lord of the
Universe) (540) Upaplavah ( The Tormentor of the Evil) (541)Bhago Vivasvan adityah (Shiva in the
three forms of Bhagah, Visasvah and Adityah) (542)Yogaparah ( As a Great Guide to Yogis) (543)
Yogadharah ( The Fountain head of Yogas) (544) Divaspathi ( The Chief of Heavens) (545) Kalyana
Guna namah ( He has the names of auspiciousness) ( 546) Papah ( demolisher of the sins of devotees)
(547) Punya Darshanah ( The Vision of Virtues personification) (548) Udara kirthih ( Of esteemed
personality) (549) Udyogi ( Highly industrious in the context of Creating the Universe) (550) Sadyogi
(He is always busy in providing the means of fulfillment) (551) Sada sanmayah ( Always engaged in
looking after the welfare of everybody) (552) Nakshatra- mali ( In the form of Sky adorable with strings
of Stars) ( 553) Nakeshah ( Head of the Skies) (554) Lokeshah ( Master of the Worlds) (555)
Swadhishtana Shadasrayah ( Shiva who is at the Seat of Vital Force) (556) Pavithrah (The
Personification of Purity (557) Papaanashascha ( The Annihilator of Sins) (558) Manipurah ( Fulfiller
of desires including gains of riches including jewellery) (559) Nabhogatih ( Freely moves around the
Skies)(560) Hrithpundarikamaseenah (Comfortably Seated on the lotus like hearts of Yogis) (561)
Shakrah (In the Form of Lord Indra) (562) Shanthah (Blissfully Peaceful) (563) Vrishakapih (The root
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cause of sustaining Virtue) (564) Ushnah (Scorching due to swallowing poison the most sizzling
Halahalinto His Throat (565) Grahapati (The Administer of Nava Grahas (The Nine Planets) (566)
Krishnah (His blue throat is visible to Krishna) (567) Samarth (Capable of doing anything) (568)
Anartha Nashanah (wipe out any complexity) (569) Adharma Shatru (The Opponent of Vice) (570)
Ajneya (Unknowable and Unreachable) (571) Puruhutah Purushthithah (Commended and devoted by
multitude of devotees) (572) Brahma Garbhah (Retainer of Vedas in His Belly) (573) Brihad Garbhah
(He holds the entire Brahmanda in His abdomen) (574)Dharma Dhenuh (He is likened to the Sacred
Cow Dharma Devatha) (575) Dhana -gamah (Who ushers in Opulence) (576) Jagadishtuh (Well Wisher
of the whole World) (577) Sugatah (Immersed in noble thoughts and actions) (578) Kumarah ( Shiva in
the shape of Lord Senapathi) (579) Kushkagam (Provider of Happiness and Satisfaction) (580) Hiranya
Varnah ( Of Golden Colour) (581) Nana bhuta ratha ( He takes fancy to Bhutas and Piscachas) (582)
Dhwanih ( Assumes the form of Dwani or Sound ( 583) Araagah ( without any Sound bytes or desires)
(584) Nayanadhyakshah ( The Presider of Eyes and Eyesight) (585) Viswamithah ( In the Profile of
Viswamitra the Great Sage) (586) Atmabhuh ( Self illumitaed) (587) Aniruddhah ( Uncontrollable)
(588) Atrih (Shiva in the form of Sage Atri ) (589)Jnana murthi ( Vedic knowledge personified) (590)
Maha Yashah ( His fame is Boundless) (591)Loka Veeragrani ( The Head of the Valiant) (592) Chanda
(Very angry with the Evil Minded) (593) Sathya Parakrama ( Truthfully Valiant) ( 594) Vyala Kalpa
(Shiva in the company of poisonous Snakes) (594) Maha Kalpa ( He is Extraordinarily Capable) (595)
Kalpa Vriksha (Shiva as the Tree of Kalpavriksha granting desires) (596) Kaladhara (He keeps Moon as
His head ornament) (597)Alankrishnah (Ornamented and illuminated) (598) Achalah (Firm and Stable)
(599) Rochishnu (Brightness incarnate) (600) Vikramonnathah (Bravery of the Highest order) (601)
Ayuh (Regulator of Age) (602) Shabdapathi (The Ruler of Vedas) (603) Vagmi plavanah (Instant
grantor of desires) (604) Sikhi saarathih ( Facilitator of the tasks of Agni or Fire) (605) Asaprashtah
(Confused by various illusions) (606) Athidhih (Guest) (607) Shatru pramathi (Expert in devastating
adversaries) (608) Padapasanah (Settled near a tree comfortably) (609) Brihadasvaha (He is in custody
of huge Horses) (610) Nabhi yonih (He as the Sky is the cause of causes) (611) Suprateek (He with
attractive limbs and features) (612) Tamishrah (He saves devotees from dark ignorance) (613)
Nidagasthapanah ( He is the saver of Sun and heat) (614) Megha Svakshah ( The Viewer of beautiful
rainbows and the clouds) (615) Para Puranjayah ( The Victor of Enemy holds) (616) Sukhaanilah ( The
Provider of Cool air comfort) (617) Sunishpannah ( The Creator of this charming World) (618) Surabhit
( The endower of great happiness) (619) Sishiratmakah ( In the Sishira Rithu or the cool Season
between Winter and Summer) (620) Vasantho Madhavah ( Spring Season) (621) Greeshmah ( The Hot
Season of Juices and Scorching Summer) (622) Nabhasyo ( Sharat Ritu of Rains) (623) Bija Vahanah
(Sharat or Autumn) (624) Hemantha (Winter) ( 625) Angirah ( Shiva as Angira Rishi) (626)
Gururathreya ( As Dattathreya) (627) Vimalah ( Figure of Purity) (628) Visva Vahanah ( He as the
carrier of the burden of the whole World) (629) Pavanah ( Singularly Clean) (630) Sumati ( Fair
minded) ( 631) Vidwan(An Intellectual par excellence in the know of every thing) (632) Tri Vidyah
(The Source of Three Vedas-RigYajur Sama Vedas) (633) Naravahanah ( Shiva as Yaksharaja Kubera)
(634) Manobuddhih ( The epithet of Mind and Mental Power) (635) Ahamkarah ( He takes on the form
of Ahamkara Tatva or a feature of Self-esteem) ( 636) Kshetrajna ( He keeps the knowledge of the
place where Linga Rupas or Raw Forms of the various Beings exist) (637) Kshetra Palak (He who is
the Chief of the Kshetra) (638) Jamadagnih ( Shiva as Rishi Jamagani) (639)(Bala nidhih) He is the
Storage Point of Energy) (640) Bingalah ( He assumes the appearance of Amrith or Ambrosia ( 641)
Viswa Gabalah ( Shiva as Sage Viswa Galabha) (642) Viswa Galesa ( Shiva as Rishi Galesa) (643)
Adhirah Abhyankarah (He is brave but protects the needy) (644) Anuttarah ( None is greater than Him)
(645) Yagnah ( As the Fire Sacrifices like Jyotish stoma) (646) Shreyah (Embodiment of
Propitiousness) (647) Nisseya- sampathah ( All routes leading to auspiciousness) (648) Shilah ( River
emerging from boulders) (649) Gagan kundabhah (Bright as the flower Gagan kunda) ( 650) Danavarih
( The Arch-rival of Danavas) (651)Arindamah ( Slayer of the foes of Devotees) (652) Rajani Janakah
(The Creator of Kalaratri Shakti named Rajani) (653) Charu Vishalyah ( He has the minutest
understanding of Inner Beauty) (654) Loka Kalpa Dhrik ( He is the preserver of the health and wealth
of the Lokas) (655) Loka Shalya Dhrik ( Saviour of the decadance of Lokas)(656) Chaturdah (The
Originator of the Four Vedas ( 657) Chaturbhavah ( Shiva the Expression of the Four Bhavas viz.
Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) (658) Chathurah ( Highly Intelligent) ( 659) Chatura priyah ( He who
enquires endearingly about the welfare of others with grace) (660) Amnayaha (Veda Swarupa) (661)
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Samamnayah (He swears by Vedas) (662) Thirtha Deva (The Supreme Deity of Thirthas or the Holy
Places) (663) Shivalaya (In the Temple of Shiva along with other Deities) (664) Bahurupa ( Shiva with
several names and forms) (665) Sarvarupah ( Shiva in all forms) (666) Characharah ( Mobile or
immobile beings in the Creation) (667) Nyayah (The Essence of Justice) (668) Nirmayakah (The
Upholder of Virtue) (669) Nyayi ( The Vindicator of Justice ) (670) Yoga Gamya Nirantharah ( Always
Targetted on Yoga) (671) Sahasra murthah ( Of Innumerable Heads) (672) Devendrah ( The Leader of
Devas) (673) Sarva Shastra Prabhanjanah ( The Editor of Shastras in entirety) ( 674) Mundi (Of netted
and folded hair) (675) Virupah (Of highly attractive countenance) (676) Vikranthah (The most energetic
and strong) (677) Dandi (The Holder of Kala Danda deciding the fates of all) (678) Shantah
(Composed and Calm controlling Indriyas or Physical and mental faculties) (679) Gunottamah (The
Highest Regulator of Gunas or modes of material nature viz. Satvik or Goodness, Rajasik or Passion
and Tamasic or Ignorance) (680) Pingalaksha (Red- Eyed) (681) Janadhyaksha (The Prime Force of
humanity) (682) Nilagrivah (Blue Throated owing to retention of Halahal poison in His Throat) (683)
Niramaya (Picture of Excellent Health without any physical or mental ailments) (684) Sahasra baahu
(Thousand Handed) (685) Sarvesah (The Ultimate Lord) (686) Sharanyah (The Final Refuge for
Protection) (687) Sarva loka dhrik (The fulcrum of all Lokas) (688) Padmasana (Seated in Lotus like
posture with crossed legs as the right feet on left thigh and left feet on right thigh) (689) Param Jyothi
(Of the highest possible glitter) (690) Param par (Navigator through muddled waters of Sansar or life
full ofTapatrayas(691) Paramam Phalam (Great Faciltator of attaining Moksha or Salvation) (692)
Padmagarbha (Preserver of Universe in His Lotus like belly) (693) Mahagarbha (Incorporator of the
Totality into Himself) (694) Vichakshana ( Analyser and Guide of Vedas and Scriptures) (695) Varadah
( Boon provider) (696) Paresaha ( Unique in fulfilling wishes) ( 697) Maha Balah ( Possessor of Super
Strength) (698) Devasura mahaguruh (He is the Superior Guru or Guide to Devas and Asuras or
Demons alike) (699) Devasura Namaskrithah ( He is venerated by Devas and Asuras) (700) Devasura
Maha Mithrah ( Shiva is impartial to both Devas and Danavas and is a great friend of both)(701)
Devasura Mahashraya (He is the refuge point of Devas and asuras too ) (702) Devadidevah ( He is the
Lord of not only Devas but of Adi Devas like Brahma) (703) Devagnih ( He provides radiance and heat
to Agni or Fire) (704) Devagni Sukhadah Prabhu ( He ensures the well being of Devas by means of
oblations through Agni) (705) Devasureswarh ( Both Gods and Demons are aware that Shiva is their
Chief) (706) Divyo ( He is of the most celestial form) (707) Devatmatma Sambhavah ( While the Soul
of Devas is created by the Creator, the latters soul is created by Shiva Himself) (708) Sadyonih ( He is
the very origin of Srishti) (709) Asura Vyaghra ( He is likened to a Tiger to Asuras) (710) Deva Simhah
(He is like a Lion among the Devas) (711) Divakarah ( Shiva is like the Sun God Surya producing
Days) (712) Vibhudhagravarah (Far Superior to Lord Brahma ) ( 713) Sreshthah ( The Highest) (714)
Sarva- Devothamothamah ( While Devas are themselves are grand, Shiva is far more Superior) (715)
Shivajnana ratha (He is totally absorbed in Awareness about Himself or Shivajnana) (716) Sriman (He
is the Store House of Prosperity) (717) Sikhi (He as Karthikeya ) ( 718) Sri Parvata Priyah ( He is fond
of Mountains) (719) Vajrahastaya ( Shiva in the shape of Indra who wields Vajrayudha in his hands)
(720) Siddhi Khadgi ( He who possesses the Sword into which are incorporated all kinds of Siddhis)
(721) Narasimha nipatahanah (As in the form of Salabha pulls down the incarnation of Narasimha)
(722) Brahmachari ( An expert in Vedas who keeps on reciting Vedas incessantly) (723) Lokachari ( He
who analyses the happenings of various Lokas) (724) Dharmachari ( He is the performer of Virtuous
deeds always) (725) Dhanadhipah ( The Head of Wealth of varying kinds like Property, Liquidity and
material possession ) (726) Nandi ( Shiva in the shape of Nandi or Bull) (727) Nandiswarh ( The Chief
of Bulls) (728) Ananthah ( The boundless verging on into nothingness) (729) Nagna Vrittha Dhrik
(Neither He has a form nor wears anything) ( 730) Suchih ( Fully Pure and flawless) (731)
Lingadhakshah (Shiva in the form of the Presiding Deity of Lingas) (732) Suradhakshaya (The
Presiding Chief of Devas) (733) Yogadhakshah (The Presiding Deity of Yoga Practitioners) (734)
Yogapaha ( He who propounds the Theory and Pratcice of Yogas (735) Swadharmah (He who is
absorbed in His own act of Srishti or Creation) (736) Swargataha (He resides in Swarga from where
grants boons) (737) Swargi Swara (The Supreme Guide to the Creators or Rishis of Sapta Swaras (738)
Swara Maya Swanah Karakah ( The Originator of sonorous sounds of Swaras) ( 739) Banadhakshah
(The Controller of Banasasura) (740) Bijakartha ( The cause of germinating seeds) (741) Karma krith
Dharma Sambhavah ( He generates virtuous persons performing good deeds) (742) Dambhah (Shiva
examines the genuinness of devotees by various forms and acts) (743) Alobhah (He has no Greed but
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broad vision) (744) Ardha Vicchumbh (He who commends those with knowledge of Vedas and
Shastras) (745) Sarva bhuta Maheswarah ( He is present in all beings as the Supreme Lord) (746)
Smashana Nilayah ( He resides in Burial Ground since these are the ultimate terminating points of
relieved souls and deceased bodies) (747) Thryakshah (Trinetra Deva) (748) Sethuh (The bridge to
cross the ocean of Samsara or Life) (749) Apratimakrithih (The Form of Nothingness from Prakriti or
Maya / Illusion) (750) Lokotthara sphutalokah (He could be visioned by mental eye sight alone) (751)
Thryambakah (The Three Eyed or of Three Gunas viz. the modes of material nature) (752) Naga
Bhushana (Ornamented by various Serpents like Sesh Nag) (753) Andhakarih( The destroyer of
Andhakasura) (754) Makhadweshi ( Shiva the demolisher of Daksha Prajapatis Yagna) (755) Vishnu
kandhara pathana ( The slasher of Vishnus head ) (756) Hinadoshah ( Devoid of impurities of mind)
(757) Akshaya gunah ( An Epitome of endless qualities of high merit) (758) Daksharih ( The antagonist
of Daksha ) (759) Pusha danta bhit ( The hacker of Demon Pusha Danti ) (760) Purna Sampurna Kala
Yukth ( He who is comprehensive with sixty four Kalasor Arts such as Shilpa Kala, Natya Kala and
Sangeeta Kala) (761) Poorayitha ( He helps fulfill desires) (762) Punya (Merits arising out of different
kinds of services to Gods, humanity, and other species) (763) Sukumarah ( Shivas Son Skanda) (764)
Sulochana ( Attractive Eyed) (765) Samageya Priya (The Lover of Sama Veda recital) (766) Akrura
(The Merciful) (767) Punya Kirthi ( Famous owing to Great Merit and Virtue) ( 768) Anaamaya ( Free
from all diseases) (769) Manojavah ( Quick in solving problems of devotees) (770) Thirtha karah
(Producer of Tirthas as Proofs of Shastras) ( 771) Jatilah ( The wearer of Jatajuta or netted hair) (772)
Jeevitheswarah ( Giver of Life to all ) (773) Jeevithanta -karah ( The Provider of Life and also its End)
(774) Vasurethah ( Of Gold coloured sperm) (775) Vasu pradah ( The Benefactor of Gold and
Jewellery) (776) Sadgatih ( He provides Good behaviour and pathway) (777) Samskriti ( He provides
solutions to Lifes tribulations) (778) Siddhis ( He grants fruitful results to dedicated endeavours) (779)
Sajjathi ( He awards good births to those who are noble and devoted) (780) Kalakantak (He is the
Tormentor of Tormenters viz. Lord Yama) (781) Kaladhari (He bestows expertise and fame of any or all
of sixty four Kalas or Arts) (782) Maha Kal (Lord Shiva is the Greatest Kal Devatha and is the Supreme
Destroyer) (783) Bhuta Satya Parayana (He encourages or inspires Truthfulness among all human
beings and is the final refuge to them) (784) Loka Lavanya Karthah (Charming builder of Lokas) (785)
Lokottara (He maintains the happiness of the Universe at His command) (786) Chandra (He is as cool
as gorgeous) (787) Sanjivanah (He has the innate power of keeping the Worlds ever lasting) (788)
Sastha (Law maker and Punishes the Evil Forces) (789) Loka Goodhah (Hides enormous capacity
inside the caves of His mind) (790) Mahadhipah (The Highest Level of Superiority over the World)
(791) Loka Bandhuh( He treats all the Beings of the World as His own relatives) (792) Kritya ( As the
epitome of Srutis and Smrities or Vedas and Shastras, He guides humanity to distinguish the right and
the wrong) (793) Lokanathah (He is the unquestioned King of the various Lokas) (794) Kritamjanah
(He is indeed cognizant of the wrongdoings and the Virtues of what each and every person does) (795)
Kirthi Bhushanah ( He is adorned by His reputation) (796) Anapayoksharah ( He is imperishable and
inexaustible) (797) Kanthah ( He could even terminate Yama the God of Death) (798) Sarva Shastrah
(He is the personification of all Shastras) (799) Shritanvarah ( He is the Leader) (800) Tejomayah ( He
is fully resplendent) (801) Dyuthi dharanah ( He possesses the capacity of holding and sustaining
Extraordinary radiance ) (802) Loka namagrani ( He is The Worlds best)) ( 803) Anuhu (He is present
in the tiniest atom) (804) Suchismithah (He has a charming and petty smile) (805) Prasannatma (He is
the extraordinary Soul with the most tranquil poise) (806) Durjayoh (Invincible even by the most
notorious Demons of the World) (807) Durathikramah (Unsurpassable) (808) Jyotirmayah (Full of
Extraordinary Luminosity) (809) Jagannathah ( The Unique Lord of Cosmos) (810) Nirakarah ( He has
neither shape nor form) (811) Jaleswarah (He is the Commander of Water in various appearances like
Lakes, Rivers or Oceans) (812) Thambu Veenah ( The Greatest Expert of Music in playing Veena
Instrument made of Thambu Fruit) (813) Mahakopah ( The Angriest and the most ferocious while
engaged in activities of destruction) ( 814) Loka naasakarah ( He could wipe out Lokas instantly) (815)
Trilokesah ( The Highest of the Three Worlds) (816) Trilokapah ( The Chief Administrator of the Three
Lokas) (817) Sarvashuddhih ( The Purifier of all the Beings) (818) Adhodyakshah ( One could know
Him from within or be learnt of Him by ones inner eye) (819) Avyakta lakshana Deva (His features are
unknown) (820) Vyaktaavyaktah ( As a Being with a realisable figure He is no doubt definable but at
the same time, since He has no Shape nor Form, He is not recognisable) (821) Viswam pathih ( The
Absolute monarch of the Universe) (822) Varada Sheelah ( The Afforder of boons) (823) Vara Gunah
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(Ornamented with Excellent Gunas or attributes) (824) Sarah (The Essence of Virtues) (825) Maana
dhana ( He who considers high merit as wealth) (826) Mayah ( Embedded in happiness) (827) Brahma
(Shiva as the incarnation of Brahma) (828) Vishnu (As Vishnu the All Pervading and as the Preserver)
(829) Haasah (As the Remover of Ignorance and Bright as Parabrahma) (830) Hamsa Gatih (The
Liberator as the traverser of Hamsa or Swan guiding Yogis)(831) Vayah (As the free bird who flies on
the Skies of Yoga) (832) Vedha (A famed name of Shiva as Creator) (833) Vidhata (The Decider of Fate
of each Being as per ones own Karma) (834) Dhatha (Who assumes infinite Forms) (835) Srishta (The
Creator) (836) Hartha ( The Devastator) (837) Chaturmukha ( As the Four Headed Brahma) (838)
Kailasa Sikhara Vasi ( The Resident of the Kailasa Mountain Top) (839) Sarva vasi ( He who resides as
the Antaratma or the Inner Soul of every Being) (840) Sadgatih ( The Conductor of Noble Path) (841)
Hiranya Garbhah ( As Brahma who has the Golden Belly) (842) Druhinah ( As Brahma Swarup) (843)
Bhutapalah ( The Governor of all Pranis or Beings) (844) Bhupathih ( The Master of Earth) (845)
Sadyogi ( The Planner of beneficent deeds ) ( 856) Yoga Vid Yogi ( The Learned Guide to Yogis) (857)
Varada (The Endower of Windfalls) (858) Brahmana Priyah (Affectionate to Brahmanas) (859) Deva
Priya (Interested in the well being of Devas) (860) Devanatha (Chief of Deva ganas) (861) Devajna
(Encourages Devas to acquire higher knowledge) (862) Deva Chintak (Always engrossed in the welfare
of Devas as also to those who pray to Devas) (863) Vishamaaksha (His Third Eye full of Poisonous
Fire) (864) Visalaksha (He who has broad and attractive Eyes) (865) Vrishadah (Shiva as an Epitome of
Dharma or Virtue) (866) Vrisha Vardhanah (Promoter of Dharma) (867) Nirmama (Selfless) (868)
Nirahankara (Devoid of ego) (869) Nirmoha (Devoid of obsession) (870) Nirupadrava (Devoid of
obstacles) (871) Darpaha Darpadah (He subdues the Arrogant) (872) Triptah (Totally contented) (873)
Sarvatra Parivarthak (He brings about change all over; He transforms Rithus or Seasons alternatively)
(874) Sahasrarchi ( He has countless rays of radiance) (875) Sahasrajit ( Victorious after slaying
thousands of enemies) (876) Bhuti bhushah ( Blesses various Beings with boons) (877) Snigdha Prakriti
Dakshinah ( Very talented and soft- minded owing to natural amicability) (878) Bhuta Bhavya
Bhavannadhah ( The Discerner of the Past, Present and Future) (879) Prabhavah ( The Creator) (880)
Bhuti nashanath (He wipes out the wealth of Enemies) (881) Arthah (He encourages the Wealth earned
by hard work) (882) Anarthah (He knocks down money earned by foul means) (883) Mahakoshah (The
Mine of Wealth) (884) Para karya pundithah (Being self-less He fulfills the objectives of others or His
devotees) (885) Nishkantakah ( He is devoid of hurdles generated by Arishdvargas viz. Kama,
Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada, Matsara) (886) Kritha Anandaha ( He has uninterrupted happiness) (887)
Nirvyajah ( He is totally free from deceit) (888) Vyaja Mardanah ( Punisher of dishonesty) (889)
Satvavan ( Brave and valiant Hero) (890) Satvikah ( Essentially of Satva Guna) (891) Satya Kirthih
(He has truthful glory) (892) Sneha Krithagamah ( Being friendly and affectionate, He exhorts the
Essence of Sciptures to devotees) (893) Akampith (unnerved and unmoved) (894) Gunagrahi ( He
gracefully accepts even small offerings from devotees) (895) Naikatma (He is Multi Souled) ( 896)
Naika karma krith ( performs multiple actions) ( 897) Supreetha ( He is full of Great Happiness) (898)
Sookshmah ( Of Tiny Form; but capable of expanding endlessly; Sarva gathah Sookshmam) (899) Su
karah ( His hands ready to bestow wishes) (900) Dakshinagatih (He is delighted to appear in the form of
cool breeze from the Southern side) (901) Nandi skandha dharaha (Seated comfortably on the shoulders
of Nandi Deva) (902) Dhuryah ( He holds innumerable Beings of Creation) (903) Prakatah (He is
visible and felt in various Forms of Sun, Moon, Fire and Wind) (904) Preethi Vardhanah ( He enriches
the love of devotees both ways) (905) Aparajithah ( Invincible) (906) Sarva Sattavah ( Creates the entire
humanity) ( 907) Govindah ( He is revealed by Vedas and Scriptures) (908) Sattva Vahanah ( He
enables forward movement from Virtue to Salvation) (909) Adhritah ( None else could hold excepting
Him) ((910) Swadritha (The devotees feel confident of being supported by the Lord) (911) Siddhah (He
is the archetype or Role Model of all Siddhas like Anima (Shrinking form), Mahima (Limitless forms),
Garima (heavy form), Laghima (Tight form), Prapti (Fulfillment of desires), Prakasyam (of Irressistible
Will), Isithvam (Supremacy), and Vasityam (Gain control) (912) Putha Murthi (Of Pure Figure) (913)
Yasho dhanah (Wealth of Great Reputation) (914) Varaha Shringa Dhrikchhrungi ( Shiva as the
incarnate of Vishnu who assumed the form of Varaha the mighty Boar with a powerful horn and rescued
the sinking Earth and Vedas) (915) Balavan ( He is the mightiest Super Power) (916) Eka Nayakah
(Singular and Ultimate) (917) Shruti Prakashah (He could be revealed by Vedas only) (918) Shrutiman
(He is in the possession of Vedas always) (919) Eka Bandhu (He is the Singular Relative to all) (920)
Aneka Krithih (He is a Single Entity but creates a multitude; Bahusyam Prajayethi Thadatmanam
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Swayam kuruth) (921) Sri Vatsalah Shivarambhah (Shiva is the intiator of propitiousness to Vishnu and
Lashmi) (922) Shanta Bhadrah (The Guarantor of Security to His devotees engaged in peaceful
activities) (923) Samoyashah (Imparts impartial access to Fame with Prosperity) (924) Bhushaya (He
rests on Earth) (925) Bhushanah (He provides wealth to all the deserving) (926) Bhutih (Shiva is the
Well- Wisher to one and all) (927) Bhoota Krit (He is the Generator of All) (929) Bhootavahanah (He
faciltitates the movement of all Beings) (930) Bhakti Kayakah (He absorbs all kinds of Worship) (931)
Akampith (He is unperturbed by material attractions and stable) (932) Kalah (Maha Kal who spares
none for destruction) (933) Nilalohithah ( Ratainer of poisonous flames in His throat turned blue) (934)
Satyavratha ( Unique Practitioner of Truthfulness) (935) Maha Tyagi (The Greatest Renunciator) (936)
Nitya Shanti Parayana (The Eternal Observer of Peace) (937) Parartha Bhritir Varada (He blessess
those who are interested in Parartha or Other Worldliness ) (938) Visarada ( The Expert in various
Disciplines of Learning) (939) Subhadah ( Grants auspiciousness) (939) Subha nama Subhadah
Swayam ( As one of His names is Subha, He awards propitiousness) (940) Anarthika (He grants
wishes without asking for them) (941) Agunah ( He has no Gunas or features Himself) (942) Saakshi
Akartha ( He is the Evidence of Creation executed by Maya or Illusion) (943) Kanaka Prabhuh ( Like
Gold He is self illuminated) (944) Swabhava Bhadrah ( Whatever is desired in the minds of devotees is
granted instantly by Him) (945) Seeghrah ( Swift Dispenser of the wishes of devotees) (946) Seeghra
nashanah ( Rapid reliever of the difficulties of Bhaktas) (947) Jata and Mundi ( Shiva as unique with
Jatajuta or thick and twisted hair on His Head; Mundi or Shaven Head (948) Kundalini ( He has Snake
like Ear rings) (949) Sikhandi as the name of Shiva, Kavachi or Body Shielded and Shuli or speared)
(950) Amrithyah ( He has no demise as He has no Beginning or End) (951) Sarva Dushta Simhah ( The
Exterminator of all the Wicked ) (952) Tejo Rasi ( Fund of Light) (953) Maha Mani ( The Best of
Jewels like Kaustubh) ( 954) Asamkhyeh ( He has countless Forms) (955) Aprameyatma ( Unique and
indestructible Super Soul) ( 956) Viravan Virya Kovidah ( A Master of Bravery and Might) (957)
Maheshvasah( The Holder of the World-Reputed Bow and arrows) (958) Vedyah ( It is He whom Yogis
seek to learn all about) (959) Viyogatma ( He has a distinct yet unknowable Outline) (960) Paaravaar
Muniswarah ( He is the Supreme Sage whom Humanity and Devas yearn to know all about) (961)
Anuttama (Parama Sreshtha Prameswara) (962) Dhuradarshah (He has such piercing vision that is
impossible even to glance) (963) Madhura Priya Darshanah (Of unimaginably stunning and attractive
figure) (964) Suresah ( Super Lord of Devas) ( 965) Sharanam ( He takes into hold the whole Universe
for His care) (966) Parvah ( He has a Total view of the World) (967) Sabda Brahma ( His Voice is of
Vedas from Brahmas Four Faces) (968) Sataam Gatih ( Sadhus and the Virtuous are in the constant
search of His Path) (969) Kaala Paksha ( He helps Kaal Deva in the task of Creation) (970) Kaala
Kaalah (Superior to Kaala Deva) (971) Sukrithih (The Best of Righteous Deed Makers) (972) Kritha
Vasuki ( The Creator of the Great Serpent Vasuki ) (973) Maheswasaha ( The Holder of Great Bow)
(974) Mahi Bhartha (He grasps the entire World) (975) Nishkalankah (Blemishless) (976) Visrunkhala
(He bestows the power of breaking chains of Maya or Illusion) (977) Dyutimanirstharani (As He
assumes the form of Surya and swims across the Ocean of Samsara or Maya) (978) Dhanyah (He
blesses those who do service to humanity) (979) Siddhardhah (He is the Great Siddhi Himself) (980)
Siddhi Sadhanah (He enables in guiding those who seek attainment of Siddhis; (981) Viswathah
Sarvatah (He is Present all over the Universe with Maya) (982) Samudra Vritthasthu (Surrounded by
Oceans) (983) Stulyah (Venerated by all including Devas, Danavas and Humans) (984)Vyudhoraskah
(Broad chested) (985) Mahabhujah (Broad shouldered) (986) Sarva yonih (The Grand Originator of the
Universe) (987) Niratankah ( Devoid of Tapatrayas or Adhi Bhautika or External / Physical problems,
Adyatmika or internal diseases and Adi Divika or Natural impediments) ( 988) Nara Narayana Priyah
(He is extremely pleased with the Twin Sages of Nara and Narayana ) (989) Nirlepah ( Uncontaminated) ( 990) Nishprapanchatmah ( The Super Soul without the Worldly features of Panchabhutas)
(991) Nirvyangya ( The Creator of Special Physical parts) ( 992) Vyanga naasanah ( The destroyer of
distorted Body Parts ) ( 993) Stavah (Highly Desirous of Worshipping Shiva) (994) Vyasa Murthi :
(Shiva in the Form of Veda Vyasa)(995) Niramkushah ( Fully Independent) ( 996) Nirvadhya mayopaya
( Of Blemishless form) (997) Vidya Rashi (Fund of Vidyas) (997) Nirapaya ( Imperishable) (998) Rasa
Priyah (He is delighted with Nava Rasas) (999) Prashantha Buddhih (Of Exceedingly sober and cool
disposition) (1000) Akshannah (Ignored) (1001) Sangrah (Amasses Devotees) (1002) Nitya Sundarah
(Always Exquisite) (1003)Vyaghra dhuryah (Sportive of Tiger Skin) (1004) Dhatreswarah( Sovereign
of entire Earth) (1005) Shakalyah ( Shiva in the form of Sakalya Muni) (1006) Sharvari Pathih ( The
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Lord of the Nights) (1007) Paramardha Guru ( The Supreme Bestoyer of Salvation) (1008) Drishstih
(The image of Chakshu Devatha is the Goddess of Vision) (1009) Sharisrayashraya Vatsalah ( Fond of
Jeevas or Linga Sharirashaving Physical Bodies after death) (1010) Somah ( Light up with Moon)
(1011) Rasojnapakah ( He who has the taste of Halahala poisonous flame) (1012) Sarva
satvavanambanah ( Shiva the Supreme Power surrounded by one and all).
Phala Sruti of Shivasahasranama Stotra
Bhagavan Vishnu did the worship by placing Lotus flowers at the feet of Parama Shiva Linga, reciting
the Saharanamas as given above. But at the end of the worship, Parameswara concealed the last Lotus
Flower to test and Bhagavan Vishnu without any hesitation whatsoever was ready to pull out one of His
eyes and place it as a lotus in lieu of the Final Name, while Maha Shiva appeared instantly and stopped
the action of the intended Sacrifice. From the Form of Linga being worshipped by Vishnu, the Fantastic
Figure of Maha Shiva emerged and addressed the former that He was well aware of the tribulations of
Devas who were constanly tormented by Danavas; He was pleased to award Sudarshana Chakra.
Maha Shiva assured Vishnu that Sudarshan Chakra was as potent as Maha Deva Himself and its very
possession ought to be a great relief to Vishnu since He was squarely responsible to preserve the world
and its contents comprising the entirety of mobile and immobile beings.
Whosoever reads, hears or recites the Powerful Sahasranama of Shiva by cogitating the critical meaning
of each Name provides immense peace of mind and confidence, courage to face any challenge,
surmount any tribulation, and better still bestow all positive turns of life. Be there even any problem
posed by a King or Administration, one should perform Anga Nyasa and recite the Thousand and odd
Names sincerely, and indeed there would be instant relief for sure. Even otherwise, the Recital would
destroy illness, endow with Vidya, grant prosperity, fulfil all desires and finally pave way for
Sayujyam.

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SHRI SHIVA SAHASRA NAAMA STOTRA ( BRAHMA PURANA)

(Note: Translation in English follows the Text in Sanskrit)
[ Preface: Having married off his daughter Sati Devi, Daksha Prajapati developed dislike and hatred
Shiva his son-in-law as the latter moved about as digambara or unclad in the awful company of the
frieghtening Pramatha Ganas, Bhuta-Preta-Piscachas and resided at Smashanasor Burial Grounds
and Mountain Caves. Devi Sati knew of her fathers contempt for Shiva but ignored as she knew that
Mada Deva was indeed Supreme. Once Daksha organised a Maha Yagjna but did not invite neither
Shiva nor Sati though Vishnu and all Devatas were requested to attend. Despite Shivas reluctance
Devi Sati attended the Yagjna uninvited and was insulted by openly speaking ill of Shiva even while
Vishnu, Devatas and Rishis disappeared in view of the impending danger. But Sati could not bear the
insults and resorted to self -immolation.On learning of the tragedy, Shiva became furious and
despatched Bhadra Kaali and Virabhadra to destroy the Daksha- Yagjna and kill Daksha. As BrahmaVishnu-Devas prayed to the fuming and livid Maha Deva, the Ever-Merciful Maha Deva pardoned
Daksha and replaced his beheaded body with the Sacrificial Goat-Head at the Yagjna and revived
Daksha. The shattered and demoralisd Daksha prostrated, begged of clemency and applauded with
admiration to Devadhi Deva Maheshwara as follows: ]

1)Namastey Deva Devesha Namastyendhaka -sudana,

Devendratwam Balashreshtha Deva Daanava Pujita/
Sahasraaksha Virupaksha Tryaksha Yagnaadhipapriya,
Sarvatah Paanipaadastwam Sarvatokshishiromukhah/
Sarvatah Shrutimaamllokey Sarvamaavrutya tishthasi,
Shankha karno Mahakarnah Kumbhakarnornavaalayah/
Gajendra karno Gokarnah Shatakarno Namostutey,
Shatodarah Shataavartah Shata jimvah Sanaatanah/
Gaayanti twaam Gayatrino archantyantyarkamarkinah,
Deva Daanava goptaa cha Brahma cha twam Shatakratuh/
Murtimaamstwam Mahaamurthih Samudrah sarasaam nidhih,
Twayi Sarvaa Devataahi gaavo goshtha ivaasatey/
Twattah Shareerey pashyaami Somamagnim jaleswaram,
Adityamatha Vishnum cha Bramhaanam sa Bruhaspatim/
Kriyaa Karana Kaaryecha Kartaa Kaaranameyvacha,
Asaccha Sadasacchaiva tathaiva Prabhavaapyayou/
Namo Bhavaaya Sharvaaya Rudraaya Varadaayacha,
Pashunaam Patayechaiva Namostwandhaka ghaatiney/
Trijataaya Triseershaaya Trishulavara dhaariney,
Triambakaaya Trinetraaya Tripuraghnaaya vai namah/
Namaschandaaya Mundaaya Vishwachandadharaayacha,
Dandiney Shankha karnaaya Dandi Dandaaya vai namah/
Namordha Chandikeshaaya Shushkaaya Vikrutaaya cha,
Vilohitaaya Dhumraaya Nilagreevaaya vai namah/
Namostwapratirupaaya Virupaaya Shivaayacha,
Suryaaya Surya pataye Suryadhwaja pataakiney/
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Namah Pramatha naashaaya Vrushaskandhaaya vai namah,

Namo Hiranyagarbhaaya Hiranya kavachaaya cha/
Hiranya krutachudaaya Hiranyapataye namah,
Shatru ghaataaya Chandaaya Parna shankhashayaacha/
Namah stutaaya stutaye stuuyamaanaaya Vai namah,
Sarvaaya Sarva bhakshaaya Sarva bhutaantaraatmaney/
2) Namo homaaya Mantraaya Shukla dhwaja pataakiney,
Namonmayaaya Nyaayaaya Namah Kilikilaaya cha/
Namastwaam shamaanaaya shayitaayotthitaaya cha,
Sthitaaya Daavamaanaaya kubjaaya kutilaaya cha/
Namo nartana sheelaaya Mukhavaaditra kaariney,
Badhaapahaaya Lubdhaaya Geetavaaditra kaariney/
Namo Jyeshthaaya Shreshthaaya Balapramadha -naayacha,
Ugraaya cha Namo Nityam Namascha Dashabaahavey/
Namah Kapaala hastaaya sita bhasma priyaayacha,
Vibhishanaaya Bhimaaya Bhishma Vrata dharaaya cha/
Naanaa Vikruta Vaktraaya Khadga jimhogra damshtriney,
Paksha maasa lavaarthaaya Tumbi Veenaapriyaayacha/
Aghora ghora rupaaya Ghoraaghora taraaya cha,
Namah Shivaaya Shantaaya Namah Shantatamaaya cha/
Namo Buddhhaya Shuddhaaya Samvibhaaga Priyaaya cha,
Pavanaaya Patangaaya Namah Saankhya -paraaya cha/
Namaschandaika ghantaaya Ghanataajalpaaya Ghantiney,
Sahasrashata ghantaaya Ghanataa maalaa priyaya cha/
Pranadandaaya Nityaaya Namastey Lohitaaya cha,
Humhumkaaraaya Rudraaya Bhagaakaara priyaayacha/
3) Namopaaravatey Nityam Girivrikshapriyayacha,
Namo Yagnaadhipataey Bhutaaya Prastutaayacha/
Yagnavaahaaya Daantaaya Tathyaayacha Bhagaayacha,
Namastataaya Tatyaaya Taatinipataye namah/
Annadaayaannapataey Namastwanna bhujaayacha,
Namah Sahasrasheershaaya Sahasracharanaayacha/
Sahasrodyutashulaaya Sahasra nayanaayacha,
Namo Baalaarkavarnaaya Balarupa dharaayacha/
Namo Baalaarka rupaaya Kaalakreedanakaaya cha,
Namah Shudhhaaya Buddhaaya Kshobhanaaya kshayaaya cha/
Tarangingita Keshaaya Muktakeshaaya vai n amah,
Namah Shatkarma nishtaaya Trikarma niyataayacha/
Varnaashramaanaam Vidhivatpruthagdharma pravartiney,
Namah Sreshthaaya Jyeshthaaya Namah Kalakalaayacha/
Sweta pingala netraaya Krishnaraktekshananaayacha,
Dharma kaamaartha mokshaaya krathaaya krathanaayacha/
Sankhyaaya Sankhya mukhyaaya yogaadhipataye namah,
Namo Rathyaadhirathyaaya chatushpatha pathaayacha/
4) Krishnaajinottareeyaaya Vyaala Yagnopaveetiney,
Ishaana Rudrasanghaata Harikesha Namostutey/
Thrayambikaayaambikaanaatha Vyaktaavyakta Namostutey,
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Kaalakaamada kaamaghna dushtodvrittha nishudana/

Sarvagarhita Sarvaghna Sadyojaata Namostutey,
Unmaadana shataavarta Gangaatoyaadra murdhajah/
Chandraadha samyugaavardha meghaavarta namostutey,
Namonnadaanakartrey cha Annadaprabhavey Namah/
Anna bhoktrecha goptrey cha twameva Pralayaanala,
Jaraayujaandajaaschaiva swedajod -bhijja eva cha/
Twameva Deva Devesha Bhutaagraschaturvidhah,
Charaacharasrashtaa twam pratihartaa twameva cha/
Twameva Brahmaa Vishwesha Apsu Brahmavadantitey,
Sarvasya Paramaa yonih Shuddhaamsho Jyotishaam nidhih/
Ruksaamaani Tathongkaara maahustwaam Brahmavaadinah,
Haai haayi Harey Haayi huvaahaaveti vaasa krut/
Gaayantitwaam Surasreshthaah Saamaga Brahma vaadinah,
Yajurmaya Rungmayascha Saamaatharva yutastathaa/
Pathyasey Brahmavaadbhistwaam ganaih,
Brahmanaah Kshatriyaa Vaishyaaha Shudraa Varnaaschamaascha ye/
Twamevaashrama sanghascha Vidyustanitamevacha,
Samvatsaraswamrutavo maasaa maasaartha mevecha/
Kalaa kaashthaa nimeshaascha Nakshatraani yugaanicha,
Vrishaanaam Kakudam twam hi gireenaam shikharaanicha/
5) Simho mrigaanaam cha patayastakshakaananta bhoginaam,
Ksheerado hyudadheenaam cha Mantraanaam Pranavastathaa/
Vajram sraharanaam cha vrataanaam Satyamevacha,
Twamevecchhaa cha dweshascha Raago Mohah Shamah Kshamaah/
Vyavasaayo dhrutirlobhah Kaamakrodhau Jayaa Jayou,
Twam Gadee twam sharee chaapi khatvaangee mudgaree tathaa/
Chhethaa Bhoktaa Prahartaacha netaa mantaasi no matah,
Dasha lakshana samyukto Dharmorthah kaama eva cha/
Induh Samudrah Saritah Palvalaani saraamsicha,
Tataavalyastrunoushadhyah Pashavo Mriga Pakshinah/
Dravya karma gunaarambhah Kaala pushpa phalapradah,
Adischaantascha madhyascha Gayatryonkaara eva cha/
Harito lohitah Krishno Naalah Peetastathaarunah,
Kadruscha Kapilo Babhruhu Kapoto matsyakastathaa/
Suvarna retaah vikhyaatah Suvarnaschaapayo kutah,
Suvarna naamaah cha tathaa Suvarnapriya yevacha/
Twamindrascha Yamaschaiva Varuno Dhanadonilah,
Utphullaschitra bhaanushca Swarbhaanurevacha/
Hotram Hotaacha Homyam cha Hutam chaiva tathaaprabhuh,
Trisouparnastathaa Brahmanyajushaam Shata Rudriyam/
Pavitramcha Pavitraanaam Mangalaanaamscha Mangalam,
Praanascha twam Rajascha twam Tamah Satvayutastathaa/
Paanopaanah Samaanascha Udaano Vyana evacha,
Unmeshascha Nimeshascha Kshuthrut jhrumbha tathaiva cha/
Lohitaangascha Damshtree cha Mahaavaktro Mahodarah,
Shuchiromaa Haricchashruurdhva keshaaschalaachalah/
Geetavaaditra nrithyaango geetavaadanaka priyah,
Matsyojaalo jalojyayyo Jalavyalah kuteecharah/
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Vikaalascha Sukaalascha Dushkaalah Kaala naashanah,

Mrutyuschaivaakshayontascha Kshama Maayaa karotkarah/
Samvarto Vartakaschaiva Samvartaka balaahakou,
Ghantaaki Ghantaki Ghanti Chudaalo Lavanodadhih/
6) Brahmaa kalaagnivakrascha Danidi Mundastridanda dhruk,
Chaturyugaschatur Vedascha turhotraschatushpathah/
Chaturaashramyanetaa cha Chaturvarna karaschahum,
Ksharaaksharah Priyo dhurto Ganairganyo Ganaadhipah/
Raktamaalaambara dharo Gireesho Girijaapriyah,
Shilpeeshah Shilpinah Shreshtha Sarva Shilpi pravartakah/
Bhaganetraantakaschandah Pushno Dantavinaashanah,
Swaahaa Swadhaa Vashatkaaro Namaskaara Namostutey/
Goodha vratascha Goodhascha Goodha vrata nishevitah,
Taranastaaranaschaiva Sarva Bhuteshu taaranah/
Dhaataa Vidhaata Sandhaataa Nidhaataa Dhaarano Dharah,
Tapo Brahmacha Satyam cha Brahmacharya tathaarjavam/
Bhutaatmaa Bhutakrudbhuto Bhutabhavya bhavodbhavah,
Bhurbhuvah swaratischaiva Bhutohyagni Maheswarah/
Brahmaavartah Suraavartah Karmaavartha Namostutey,
Kaamabimbavirhantaa Karnikaarastraja priyah/
Gonetaa Goprachaaras cha Govrusheswara vaahanah,
Chaturmukho Bahumukho Raneshwabhimukhah sadaa/
Hiranyagarbhaha Shakunirdhanadortha patirviraat,
Adharmahaa Mahadaksho Dandadhaaro Ranapriyah/
Tishthan Sthirascha Shtaanuscha Nishkampascha Sunischalah,
Durvaarano Durvishaho Dussaho Duratikramah/
Durdharo Durvesho Nithyo Durdarpo Vijayo Jayah,
Shashah Shashaankanayanah Seetoshnaha Kshutrushaa jaraa/
Aadhayo Vyaadhayaschaiva Vyaadhihaa Vyaadhipascha yah,
SahyoYagnamrigha Vyaadho Vyaadheenaamaakarokarah/
Shikhandi Pundarikascha Pundarikaavalokanah,
Dandadhruk Chakradandascha Roudra bhaagaavinaashanah/
7) Vishapomrutapschaiva Suraapah Ksheerasomapah,
Madhupaschaapaschaiva Sarvapascha Balaabalaha/
Vrishaangavaahyo Vrishabhastathaa Vrishabha lochanah,
Vrishabhaschaiva Vikhyaato Lokaanaam Lokasamskrutah/
Chandraadityou Chakshushi tey Hrudayam cha Pitaamahah,
Agnishtomastathaa deho Dharmakarma prasaadhitah/
Na Brahmaacha Govindah Puraana Rishayo na cha,
Mahaatmyam Veditum Shaktaa Yathaatathyena tey Shivah/
Shivaayaa Murtayah Sukshmaastey Mahyam yaantu darshanam,
Taabhirmaam Sarvato raksha pitaa putramivairasam/
Rakshamaam Rakshaneeyoham tawaanagha Namostutey,
Bhaktaanukampee Bhagavan Bhaktaschaaham sadaatwayi/
Yah Sahasraanyanekaani Pumsumaavritya durdishaam,
Tishthatyekah Samudraantey sa mey goptaastu nithyashah/
Yam Vinidraa Jitaswaasaaha Satyasthaaha Samadarshinah,
Jyotih Pashyanti yunjnaanaastasmai Yogaatmaney Namah/
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Sambhakshya Sarvabhutaani Yugaantey Samuopasthitey,

Yah shetey Jalama dhyasthatam Prapadyombushaayinam/
Pravishya vadanam Raahoryaha Somam pibatey nishi,
Grastyarkam cha Swarbhaanurbhutwaa Somaagnirevacha/
Angushtha maatraah Purushaa Dehasthaam Sarbva Dehinaam,
Rakshantu tey cha maam nithyam nityam chaapyayayantu maam/
Enaapyutpaaditaa garbha Aapo Bhaagagataascha ye,
Teshaam Swaahaa Swadhaachaiva Aapunuvanti swadanticha/
Harshayaanti na hrashyanti Namastebhyastu nithyashah/
Ye Samudrey Nadidurgey Parvateshu Goshtheshu Kaantaara gahaneshucha/
8) Chatushpateyshu Rathyaasu Chatwareshu Subhaasucha,
Hastaswarathashaalasu Jeernodyaanalayeshu cha/
Rasaatala gataayechaye cha Tasmaatparam gataah,
Namastebhyo Namastebhyastu Sarvashah/
Sarvastwam Sarvago Devah Sarvabhuta patirbhavah,
Sarvabhutaantaraatmaa cha teyna twam na nimantritah/
Twameva chejyasey Deva Yagnorvividha dakshinaih,
Twameva Kartaa Sarvasya tena twam na nimantritah/
Athavaa maayayaa Deva mohitah sukshmayaa tava,
Tasmaattyu kaaranaadyapi twam mayaa na nimantritah/
Praseeda mama Devesha twameva sharanam mama, ,
Twam gatistwam pratishthaa cha na chanyosteeti mey matih/
1)My salutations to you Devadeva, destroyer of Andhakaasura, Devendra, Balashreshtha who
is worshipped by Devas and Danavas alike; You are Sahasraaksha or thousand eyed,
Virupaaksha or with frightening looks, Trayksha or with Three Eyes, Shankha Karna or
conchshell-like ears, Maha Karna or of enormous ears, Kumbha Karna akin to a vast pot,
Arnavaalaya or whose residence is huge like an ocean, Gaja Karna/ Gokarna Karna or with
elephant ears / Cows ears; Shata Karna or ears in hundreds; Shatodara or hundred bellied;
Shataavarta or surrounded by hundreds of bees; Shata jihva or hundred tongued; Gaayanti or
Gayatri devotees singing of Shiva; Surya bhaktaas worship Shiva in Surya rupa; Deva
Daanavaas worship Shiva with equal devotion; You are Murtimaan, Maha Murti, deep and
abundant like Samudra; all the Devas reside in you and vice versa; we vision in your
physique Chandra, Agni, Varuna, Surya, Vishnu, Brahma, and Brihaspati; You are the Kriya,
Karana, Kaarya, Karta, Kaarana, Asat, Sadsat, Utpatti, Pralaya, Bhava or Srishti Karta,
Sharva, Rudra or the tormentor, Varada, Pashupati, Killer of Andhakaasura, Trijata,
Triseersha, Trishula dhaari, Traimbaka, Trinetra, and Tripura naashaka. My obeisance to You
Mahadeva! Chanda the highly irritated, Munda the head shaven; Vishwachanda dharaaya,
Dandi, Shankha Karna, Dandidanda or Dandi dharana/ Danda (Punishment) giver, Artha
Chandikeshaaya or Artha Naareeswara; Sushka or emaciated, Vikruta, Vilohita, Dhumra and
Neelagreeva. You are Apratirupa or of Unique Form; Virupa; Shiva or of Kalyana / Mangala
Rupa or of Propitious Form. Surya deva carries the Flag and Insignia of Yours; You are the
Supreme Chief of Pramatha ganas; the Hiranya garbha Brahma wearing Hiranya Kavacha or
Body Shield made of gold and the Hiranyapati or the Prime Master of Gold representing
Wealth and Prosperity; the Shatru ghaati or the demolisher of enemies and a Symbol of Fury
resisting Injustice and Viciousness; you are the Stuti Swarupa or the Target of all the
acclamations and exaltations by one and all; Sarva Swarupa or the Representation of the
entire Universe; Sarva Bhakshi or the Great Devourer; your Dwajapataaka or the Bannerflag
of Everlasting Victory is of the Pure White Color. Maha Deva!
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2) You are the Homa / Oblations into Agni and also the Mantra with which to invoke Devas
and Devis. My greetings and sincere reverences to you always while asleep, awaken, waking
up after sleep, while walking, standing or running, or performing nritya or dance and so on.
You possess the Forms of Sreshtha (The Highly Distinguished) and the Jyeshtha or the
Senior- most; You are the churner of Shakti epitomised; the Ten Handed; Kapaala dhaari;
fond of white coloured ash to smear the body; Vibhishana, Bhima, Bhishma Vrata, the
Assumer of various repulsive Forms with sword- like tongue and hideous teeth; You are the
Time in various units like Paksha-Maasa-Lava and Kshana; the Ghoraghora and Ghoratara
Swarupa yet a High Representation of Shanti and Mangala; the benchmark of Shuddha,
Buddha and Samvidhanapriya or Purity, Acumen and the Great Provider; You are the Pavana
(Wind), Surya and Saankhyaparayana or the Wizard of Sankhya Yoga; You are the Ghanta or
the Superlative Bell-its wearer with its magnificent Dhwani and Reverberation; the punisher
of Beings for their evil deeds; the Nitya or the Perpetual Lohita Rupa in the habit of making
hums like Huum Huum; and Bhagakaara priya Rudra who is unsurpassable.
3) My reverences to you Mahadeva! You have a soft corner for Mountains and Forests full of
huge trees; You are the Yagnadhipati, Bhuta-Vartamaana-Bhavishya Rupa or of the Form of
Past-Present and Future; the Yajna vaahaka Jitendriya or the Controller of Human Limbs and
senses; Satya Swarupa; Bhaga, Tataa-Tataapara- Tataani Pati or the Banks of Waterbodies
including the Oceans; You are the Annadata, Anna pati, and Annabhogi too or the bestower of
food, the King of Food and also the enjoyer of Food; he who possesses thousand Mastakas /
heads and thousand Paadaas feet as also Sahasra Shula/ thousand tridents and Sahasra
Netras /thousand eyes; the Bakarkavarna / of the hue of Uprising Sun and Bala Swarupa or
of the Form of a child; Maha deva! You are the emblem of Shudda / Cleanliness, Buddha /
Grandeur; the Kshobana / the Provider of decay with Kshaya rupa or the Feature of bringing
about dissolution with Kaal / Time as his puppet or child plaything; Parama Shiva! Your hair
curls are dedicated with the forceful waves of Ganga and your hair tresses are fully freeflung
and open; You are always engaged in Shatkarma Nishtha (viz. Sandhya Vandana or Gayatri
Japa as prescribed and other Brahmanic duties , Adhyayan / Study of Spirituality, Adhyapan /
Teaching Spirituality, Yajana or performing and enable others to perform Sacrificial Fires,
Daana / Charity and Pratigrahana /accepting danas); Trikarmanataya or engaged in the Three
Tasks of Srishti-Paalana-Samhaarana /Creation-Preservation-Destruction; You are the
Supreme Organiser and Administrator of Chaturvarnas of Brahmana-Kshatriya- Vaisya and
Sudra Varnaas; and Ashramas of Brahmacharya- Grihasta-Vanaprastha and Sanyaasa and
thus the Facilitator of Dharma Pravritti; You possess eyes of varied colours like white,
yellow, black and red; You are the Icon of Purushaarthaas Dharma, Artha, Kaama and
Moksha as also of the Symbol of Kratha / Destruction, Krathana (Samhara Kartha), Saankhya
Yoga and Saankhyamukhya; You are the Charioteer of those who deserve to be driven
towards the Prime Chaurasta / Four-Road Cross;
4) You wear black skin as your outside shroud and a serpent as your Yagnopaveeta or the
Holy Thread; Ishaana Deva! You are the Swarupa of Ekadasha Rudras /Eleven Rudras;
Harikesha / who assumes Pale Yellow Hair style; Vyaktaavyakta Swarupa, Amabika -anaatha;
Trinetradhaari; Kaala Kaamada Kaamaaghna or the Emblem of Time, Desire and its
Destroyer; Dushodvrutta Nishudana or the Slayer of the High Form of Evil Forces; you are
the Sarvagarhita / the target of those who could never be gauged, the Sarvaghna (Sarva
Samhaaraka), and Sadyojaata; He who could convert any body as mentally imbalanced and
encircled with hundreds of such persons; who keeps Ganga on his head; called as
Chandrartha samugaavarta or he who is encircled by Chandra and Meghaavarta or
surrounded by clouds; the Provider of Anna / Food and the Lord of those who provide Anna
to others; the Annabhokta and Anna Rakshaka /The Great Consumer of Food and its
Protector; You are the Pralaya kaaleena Agni or the Gigantic Fire at the Time of the
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Universal Annihilation; Devadeveswara! You are the Unique Form of Four kinds of Praanis
or Beings viz. Jaraayuja (who wear out with passage of Time like human beings, animals
etc); Andaja or are born out of Eggs like birds; Swedaja or those which are born of sweat like
worms; and Udbhijja or spring out of soil / Earth; You are also the Srashta and Pratiharta / the
Creator and Discharger of Charachara Jagat; You are Vishveswara, Brahma as also the
Brahma of Mahajala Swarupa; Sudhaamshu / Moon and the Deposit of Jyotisha;
Brahmavaadi Maharshi calls You as Ruk-Saama and Omkaara; Brahmavetthas who recite
Saamagaana Ruchas / stanzas like Haayi Haayi Harey Haayi Huvaa Haaveti are always
engaged in your commendation; You are the Yajurveda, Rukveda, Sama Veda and Atharvana
Veda; Brahmavetthaas are immersed in the Adhyayan or study of Kalpas and Upanisdhads
extolling you; You are the Chaturvarna of Brahmana-Kshatriya-Vaishya and Shudras; You are
the sparkle of Lightning, resound of clouds; Time Units like Samvatsara, Ritu, Maasa,
Paksha, Kala, Kaashtha, Nimesha, Nakshatra and Yugas are all of Shiva Rupa; You are also
the Vrishabha Kakud (Bulls hump) and Giri Shikhara (Mountain Peak) alike.
5) Maha Deva! You are like the Lion among animals; Takshaka and Sesha Naga among the
Serpents; the Ksheera Sagara among the Oceans; Pranava among the Mantras; Vajra among
the Shastras; and Satya Narayana among Vratas; You are the Icchaa (Desire), Dwesha
(Dislike), Raaga (Affection), Moha (Infatuation), Shanti (Peace), Kshama (Patience),
Vyavasaaya ( Strong Decision), Dhairya ( Courage), Lobha (Greed), Kaama (Passion),
Krodha (Anger), Jaya (Victoy) and Paraajaya (Defeat); You are the Armoury like Gada,
Baana, Dhanush, Khatvaanga, and Mudgara; You are the Chhettha (Expurgator), Bhettha
(disintegrator) and Praharta (Striker or Attacker); Neta (Chief), Mantaa (Convincer), Manukta
(the Persuader); Dasaguna, Dharmaartha Kaama Moksha Swarupa; You are of the Swarupa of
Indu, Samudra, Nadi, Palvala or small pond, Sarovara, Lata or creeper, grass, Anna / Food,
Pashu, Mriga, and birds; You are also Dravya (Money), Karma / Deeds, and Gunas; You are
the Provider Fruits and Flowers as per Seasons; The Maker of the Beginning, the Middle and
the End as also the Gayatri and Omkaara Swarupa; You constitute the colours of Green, Red,
Black, Blue, Yellow, Kapila, Babhru, Kapota, Shyama and so on; you are the Suvarnaretha or
Agni; popular by the name of Gold and as fond of Gold; Devadeva! You are Indra, Yama,
Varuna, Kubera, Vaayu, the incandescent Agni, Swarbhanu or Rahu and Surya; the Havana
Hota, Hotra or Havan, Homya or worshipped as Homa, Huta or Havi and Prabhu; you are the
Trisouparna Rucha or Three leafed Stanza and Yagurvedas Shata Rudriya or the One who is
worshipped by various Devas, Danavas, Dikpalakas, Nava Grahas, Rishis, Bhuta-PretaPiscachas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Rakshasas, Manavas, Mountians, Nagas etc; You are the
Most Sacred and Hallowed, the Mangala among Mangalas or the Most Propitious; the Pancha
Praanaas viz. Praana, Apaana, Samaana, Udaana, and Vyana; the Three Gunaas of Satva,
Rajas, and Tamogunas; Unmesha-Nimesha or Opening and Closing of Eyes; the Hunger and
Thirst; You are Lohitaanga or of Red coloured Murti; Damshtri or the one with Damshtras /
tusks; Maha Vaktra or Huge Faced; Mahodara or Big bellied; Shuchi Roma or of Sacred body
hairs; Haricchamashru or yellow moustached and bearded; Urthva Kesha or of lifted up head
hairs; the Sthaavara-Jangamas or Moveable and Immobile Beings; Geeta-Vaadya-Nritthaanga
or of Song-Music-Instrumental and Dance Forms; Parameswara! You are the Emblem of
Music and Dance; you are the Matsya, Jala or its Life-Providing water and Life-taker viz. the
jaal or the net; Maha Deva! None could ever win over you; You are the Water snake residing
in water and lonely Grihasti or the much married family person; indeed You are the Form of
Vikaala or the Negative Time, Sukaala or the Positive Time, Dushkaala or Bad Time; and
Kaala naashaka or the destroyer of Time; You are indeed the Mrityu, Akshaya or Everlasting
and Anta or the Terminator; the Kshama or of Endless Capacity; Maya and of the allpervading Beams of Luminosity; You are the Samvarta or Pralaya Kaala, Vartaka or of the
Everlasting Vidya; Samvartaka or of Pralaya Kaala and Balaahaka or Clouds; Since you
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wear a Ghanta or big bell, you are popular as Ghantaki and Ghanti; You sport a tuft on the
back of head and the entire Samudra of salt water is of your Swarupa.
6) You are Brahma having Kaalaagni on his face, with shaven head and as an ascetic wearing
a Tri-danda; you are of the Form of Chatur Yugas of Satya-Treta-Dwapara and Kali; Chatur
Vedas of Ruk-Yajur-Saama and Atharvana; Chaturhotra or four kinds of Hotaas
(Conductors) at Yagnas and the meeting point of Chatushpathas or Four Roads; the Regulator
of Chaturaashramaas of Brahmacharya-Garhastya-Vaanaprasatha and Sanyaasa; and of
Chaturvarnas of Brahmana-Kshatriya-Vaishya and Shudras. You are the representation of
Kshaya (Dissolution) and Akshaya (Permanance), Priya (Affection), Dhurta (Disgust),
Gananeeya (Distinguished) and Ganapati; You adorn red-bead necklaces and red clothing; the
Swami of Mountains and Vaani / Voices; the Master of Shilpakaaraas, the Shilpa Sreshthi and
the Trainer of Shilpis; being of extremely angry profile, you have broken the teeth of Pusha
(Sun God); You are the manifestation of Swaha (offerings to Agni or by water), Swadha
(oblations to Pitras), and Vashatkara (Personification of Vedic Sacrifice); You are the
Goodha Vrata or the worship by way of Vrata or prescribed way of Puja and Goodha / with
a hidden conternt and aim; the Performer of Goodha Vrata and the target of those who
perform the Goodha vrata; You are the Swarupa of Tarnaor Moksha as also the Taarana or
Provider of Moksha; You are the Movement of the Inner Soul of all Beings; the Dhata or the
one who holds; the Vidhata or the destiny maker, Sandhaata or the Germinator, Dharana (the
hold), Dhara or he who provides the hold; You are the Tapas or Meditation, Brahma or the
Supreme Creator, Satya or the Eternal Truth; Brahmacharya (the Celibacy), and Arjiva or the
Symbol of Saralata /Softness; You are the Bhutaatma or the inner soul of one and all; the
Sourcer of the Bhutaatmaas; Bhuta Swarupa; the Originator of Bhuta-Vartamaana-Bhavishya;
the Bhurloka- Bhuvarloka- Swarloka, the Bhutaatma, Agni and Maheswara; You are thde
Brahmaavarta-Suraavarta and Kaamaavarta; the destroyer of Kamadeva Vigraha; You are
fond of Karnikaara /Kanera flower garland wearer; indeed you are the Goneta, Gopracharaka
or the Sanchalaka of Indriyas and Goswami who rides over Nandi Deva. My Prayers to you
Paramatma! Protection of Trilokaas is entirely in your holy hands; you are Govinda or
Gorakshaka, Gopaalaka or the safeguard of cows, and Gomaarga or the safe passage of cows;
indeed you are the Akhanada Chandraabhimukha or the One with Eternally Moon-Faced
Supreme Being of Extreme Pleasantness; You are indeed the faceless, or with a face none too
attractive, or with four faces or of multiple faces or with a face ever peaceful and sport full in
the midst of battles! You are Hiranya -garbha Brahma, Dhanada the Provider of wealth,
Dhana Swami, Viraat Purusha, Adharmahaa or the demoplisher of viciousness, Maha Daksha,
danda dhaari and Yuddha Premi; You are Tishthan or Ever Standing or Seated firmly; Sthira
or Ever-Steady, Sthaanu or fixed, Nishkampa or Never Shaken, Nischala or immobile,
Durvaaran or avoidable with great difficulty; Durvishaha or Unbearable, Dusshah or difficult
to tolerate, Duratikrama or unsurpassable; you are not possible to hold nor bring under
control, Durdamya or unmanageable, always victorious as the personification of success; You
are like a hare, Chandra is your eyes; You are the symbol of extreme cold and oppressive
heat; You are hunger, thirst, old age, Adhi or of Mentally / Psychologically disturbed and
Vyadhi or physiologically unhealthy and at the same time the promoter and demolisher of
diseases; you are the icon of tolerance; the Yagnarupi, Shikhandi or the wearer of Peacock
feathers; Pundarika or of Kamalarupa dhari; Danda dhaari, Chakra danda and Roudrabhaagaa
Vinaashanah or he who had the names as Danda,Chakra and Roudra bhaaga.
7) Indeed you are Great Consumer of Amrit, Visha, Dudha, Soma, Madhu, Jala or any drink
alike with equal ease.You are the Vrishabha Swarupa as you to stride the Bull of Dharma /
Virtue; your eyes resemble those of a Vrishabha and in fact you are popularly worshipped as
a Vrishabha all over! The whole Universe is engaged in your Sanskaara or worship by way
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of Puja and Abhisheka. Maha Deva! Your two Eyes represent Chandra and Surya, your heart
is of Brahma Swarupa, Agnishtoma is like your Body, and Dharm Karma is your Shringaara
or ornamentation. Brahma, Vishnu and Sanaatana Rishis are unable to assess the real image
of you! May I be blessed with your very kind Darshan in the form of your highly auspicious
Sukshma Rupa? May I be granted protection from my attackers just as a father would as I do
indeed deserve safety as I have overcome of my ego that led me into arrogance and ego; I
prostrate before you with humility and sincere veneration as I am fully purged of my
unpardonable short-comings, while innumerable Yogeswaras are in constant endeavor to
discover the splendid and illuminated Parama Tatwa of Yours steeped into Satvikaguna. I
seek your forgiveness Maha Deva as at the Time of Pralaya You resort to Yoga Nidra as
Jalashaayi when the entire Universe is submerged and is under surrender seeking your
asylum. When Chandra drinks Amrit from inside your mouth in the form of Rahu, Surya too
gets sustenance from you by assuming the Form of Ketu and in the Form of Agni as Soma
Swarupa, I seek shelter in you. May you provide me sanctuary as you exist in all the Beings
as thumb-like figures of Jeevatma and to me too grant the same kind of benevolence! I salute
your Mangalamaya Shivarupa as all the human beings enter their Garbhas are provided with
Swaha or Pushti / Growth and Swadha or Swadhishta Rasa by you and once the Jeevaas are
out, you make them cry and laugh intermittently! To that Paramatma who manifests and
permeates the Srishti among Samudras, Rivers, Unreachable Places, Parvataas, Caves,
Vrikhsas, Forests, Agamya sthalaas, Sky routes, Cross roads, Streets, Sabhas, Gajashaalaas,
Ashva shaalaas, Ratha shaalaas, Vaatikaas, old houses, Pancha Bhutaas, Dishaas or
Directions, Sub-Directions, between Indra and Surya, Chandra and Surya and in Sub-Terrain
Bilwa Swarga viz. Rasatala and other lokas etc. I kneel down in admiration and devotion as I
salute you again and again!
8) Bhagavan! You are Sarva Swarupa, Sarvavyaapi, Sampurna Bhuta Swami, the Cause of
Creation, the Antaraatma of Sarva Bhutaas; that was why I did not send any Invitaion to you
the Yagna that was organized by me; indeed You are the Chief Deity worshipped in any
Sacrifice as you are the Outstanding Supreme Power most adulated; I was in fact covered by
Maya when I erred and ignored you. Please, Please, do very kindly forgive me Devadi Deva
as you are my Gati, Pratishtha and my strong conviction that being a personification of Mercy
You will definitely forgive me: Paseeda mama Devesha twameva sharanam mama, Thwam
Gatistwam Pratishtha cha na chaanyesteeti mey matih/
Phala Shriti: Those who read or recite or think deeply about the Text of the Shiva
Sahasranaamaa with its meaning and context shall most certainly accomplish auspicious
tidings, long life, and excellent health. Those who aspire for fame, Swarga Prapti,
Aishwarya / Wealth, Vidya and Victory should achieve the objectives. Those who are
distressed by illnesses, difficulties, fear of various kinds would attain quick reliefs. Obstacles
created by Yaksha, Piscacha, Naaga, Vinaayaka, and Thieves are assured of safeguards and
instant protection. This confidential Stotra in which Daksha poured his heart out and pleased
Maha Deva for his earnestness and devotion could be read, recited and understood by any
body with dedication, be it by women, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Vidyarthis, Lower Classes or of
any faith whatsoever, especially on Parva Dinaas of Festival Days would be blessed with
contentment in life and Shiva Loka Prapti after life!

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[ Back Ground: In the Anushasika Parva of the Famed Epic of Maha Bharata, Lord Krishna quotes the
Shiva Sahasra Naama Stotra to Yudhishthara as he learnt from Sage Upamanyu; the Sage learnt the
Sahasranama from what he was taught through generations originally scripted by Brahma Putra Tandi
who attained Ganapathya Status as a result. This Version of Shiva Sahasra Naama was originally
scripted in The Maha Linga Purana vide Rudra Sahasra naama kathana naama PanchashashthiAdhyaya or in the Fifty Six Chapter.
This very Purana also provided another version of Shiva Sahasra Naama in Jalandhara Vadhonaama
Sapta navatitamodhyaaya or the Seventy Ninth Chapter when Devas approached Bhagavan Vishnu to
accomplish Sudarshana Chakra to utilise it as and when Danavas dominated from time to time and in
turn Vishnu performed Sahasraarchanaabhisheka to Maha Deva by reciting Thousand Names along
with a Lotus flower per Naama; Maha Deva desired to test Bhagavan Vishnu and concealed the
thousandth flower and the latter was unnerved and plucked one of his own eyes to complete the
Worship!]
ANUSHAASIKA PARVA OF MAHA BHARATA
In the context of Yudhishtara requesting Bhishma Pitamaha to enlighten him with the Illustrious
Names of Maha Deva, the latter directed him to Lord Krishna. Govinda in turn requested Sage
Upamanyu and the Sage replied to Krishna as follows:
Brahma proktou Rishi proktou Veda Vedanga Sambhava, Sarva Lokeshu Vikhyatam Stutyam
stoshyaami naamabhi/ Mahadbhirviditai Satyai Siddhi Sarva Sadhakai, Rishina Tandinaa bhaktya
kritai Vedakritaatmana/ Na shakyam vistarat krutsnam vaktum Sarvasya kenachit, Yuktenaapi
vibhutinaamapi varsha shatairapi/ Yasdhirmadhyamanantam cha Surairapi na gamyahey, Kastasya
shaktuyadwaktam Gunaan Karsnyena Madhava/ Kintu Devasya Mahata samkshiptaartha
padaksharam, Shaktitascharitam vakshye prasadatsya Dheemata/ Apraapyatu thatho anugnaam na
sakyastotumeeshwara, Yadaa tennabhyanugnaat stuto vai sa tadaa maya/ Anaadi nidanasyaaham
Jagadyonir Mahatmana, Naamnaam kanchit samudhesyam vakshmya vakta yonina/ Varadasya
Varenyasya Vishvarupasya Dheemata, Shrunu naamnaam chayam Krishna Yaduktam Padma yonina/
Dasha naama sahasraani yaanyaaha Prapitaamaha, Taani nirmadhya Maanasa dhadhno
drutamivodhbudham/ Gire saaram yadhaa Hema pushpasaaram yadhaa madhu,Ghitasaaram yathaa
mandasta dhaitat saara samudhrutam/ Sarva paapamidam Chaturveda samanvitam, Prayatnenadhi
gantavyam dharyancha Prayataatmana/ Sarva Bhutaataatma Bhutasya Harasyamita Tejasa, Ashtottara
Sahasram tu naamnaam Sarvasya mey Shrunu/ Yacchutwa manuja Vyaghra sarvaan kaamaan
vapsyati /
( I pray to Mahadeva by using his names that have been acclaimed by Brahma and several Sages as
they have emerged from Veda Vedangas and are famed far and wide in the Worlds. These magnificent
Names of Shiva are the facilitators of any kind of tasks as they are imbued with great powers;
Maharshi Tandi whose heart is saturated with Vedas pronounced these Sacred Names foremost.
Indeed it is well nigh impossible to narrate the Names fully even after applying ones deepest thoughts
for hundreds of years. Madhava! Who could possibly delineate Maha Devass glorious names and
qualities in full since Devas could never discover either His head or foot His Beginning or End! All
the same, I shall in my limited capability would like to attempt the Names by His benevolence and
grace. My attempt is to collect a few Name as Maha Deva would indeed be the Only One who is
aware of the Origin of the Universe. Do please collect these names as revealed by Brahma as he only
is the emblem of knowledge. These Thousand Names had emerged as a result of churning curd to
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secure butter, or butter is obtained from gheee, or gold is dug up from deep mines or honey is sucked
out of flowers. These splendid Names of Shiva would destroy even heinous sins and are akin to the
Essence of Vedas; however these are easy to memorise and seemingly appreciate the outer meaning
and context. Be now brace up yourself to hear from me the Thousand Names of Parama Shiva who
indeed is aptly called Sarva Hara or the One who would take-away and charm as also fulfill all the
desires of his devotees!)
Nyasa:
Asya Shiva Sahasranaama Stotra Maha Mantrasya Upamanyu Rishi Anushtup Chhanda Shri Samba
Sada Shivo Devata; Sthira Sthaanur iti Beejam, Shrimaan Shri Vardhano Jahah iti Shaktih, Devatapati
iti keelakam, Shri Samba Sadaa Shiva Prasada Sidhyarthey Japey Viniyogah
Dhyana:
Shantam Padmasanastam Shashidhara makutam Pancha Vaktram Trinetram, Shulam Vajramcha
Khadgam Parashu mabhayadam Dakshina bhaagey vahantam/ Naagam Paasham Ghantam Pralaya
hutaavahamsankusham Vaama bhagey, Naanaalankaara yuktam Sphatikamani niham Parvateesham
Namaami/ ( My salutations to Parvateesha the ever tranquil One as seated on a Lotus wearing half
Moon on his Crown with Five Faces and Three Eyes carrying a Shula, Vajra, Khadga, Parashu and
Abhaya or Safety Sign on his right side; Naaga Pasha or a curled serpent, Ghanta or a Huge Bell,
Ankusha and Infernal Flames on his left side like a translucent crystal!)
Puja:
Lam Prithivi Tatwatmaney Gandham Dharayami; Ham Akasha Tatwatmaney Pushpai Pujayami;
Yam Vayu Tatwatmaney Dhupamaaghraapayaami; RamAgneyyaatmaney Deepam Darshayaami;
Vam Amrita Tatweatmaney Amrita Naivedyam Nivedayami; Sam Sampurnam Samarpayami.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHIVA SAHASRANAMA STOTRA
Om Sthirah Sthaanuh Prabhur Bheemah Pravaro Varado Varah, Sarvatmaa Sarva Vikhyaatah Sarvah
Sarvakaro Bhavah, Jati Charmi Shikhandi cha Sarva Bhavanah/ Harascha Hiranyakshascha Sarva
Bhuta harah Prabhuh, Pravritthischa Nivrittischa Niyata Shasvato Dhruvah/ Shmashaana Vaasi
Bhagavankhacharo Gochanordanah, Abhivadyo Mahakarma Tapaswi Bhutabhanah/ Unmatthaveshah
Pracchannah Sarva Loka Prajapatih, Maha Rupo Maha Kaayo Vrisharupo Maha Yashah/
Lokapalontarhitatmaa Prasado Nilalohitah, Pavitramcha Mahaamschaiva Niyamo Niyamaashritah,
Sarva Karmaa Swayambhuta Aadiradikaro Nidhih/ Sahasraaksho Vishaalaakshah Somo Nakshatra
Saadhakah, Chandra Suryah Shanih Keturgraho Grahapatirvarah/ Aadyantalayaakartaacha Mriga
Baanaarpanonaghah, Maha Tapaa Deerghatapaa Adeeno Deena Sadhakah/ Samvatsara Karo Mantrah
Pramaanam Paramamtapah, Yogi Yojyo Mahaa Beejo Maha Retaa Maha Balah/ Suvarnaretaah
Sarvagjnah Subeejo Beeja Vahanah, Dashabaahustva nimisho Neelakanthah Umaapatih/ (1-20)
Om- Sthirah or Tishhateeti Sthirah or Stationary and Permanent; Sthaanavey or the Remote
Monitoring Hinge of the Creation-Samsara Mandapasyaasya Mula Stambhaaya Shambhavey;
Prabhavey or Sarva Swami or the Over Lord of the Universe; Bheemah or the Source of Terror to Evil
Forces; Pravaro or Sreshtha or the Best of All Beings; Varado or the Provider of Boons; Varah or the
Boon Itself or what all built-in advantages that Maha Deva has provided to all the Beings as per the
saying of God! Count our Blessings; Sarvaatma or the One who spreads himself among each and
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every Being in their respective Consciences; Sarva Vikhyatah or Highly Renowned all over the
Universe; Sarvah or Vishwa Rupa or the Totality; Sarvakaro or the One who is the Supreme
Performer; Bhavah or the Jagat Kaarana Bhuta or the Prime Sourcer; Jatiney or the One popular as
having Jatajuta or matted and coarse hair; Charminey or the Wearer of Tiger/Elephant Skin;
Shikhandiney or the One sporting Peacock feathers on His matted hair especially popular as a Kirata
or hunter who chased the same animal hunted by Arjuna in a forest the incident of which is wellknown in Maha Bharata; Sarvangah or His Physical Appearance is the representaion of the whole
World; Sarvabhavanah or the One who has the knowledge of the feelings of every Being in the
Creation; Harascha or the Great Destroyer of all Beings at Pralaya or alternatively the obliteration of
Sins : Harati Paatakajaaam Smritimaatrenaa -panayateeti Harih; Harinaakshacha or He has the
attractive and liquid eyes of a deer; Sarva Bhuta Harah Prabhuh or the devastator of all the Beings at
the Universal Extermination; Pravrtitischa or He who is recognised by Karma Marga or by the
Practice of Deeds of Virtue; Nivrittischa or He is realised by the Nivritti Marga or Path of Vairagya
and the Other-Worldliness; Niyatah or the Highest Regulator of the Worlds; Shaswata or the Eternal
and Everlasting; Dhruvah or the characterisation of Constancy and Stability; Smashanavaasi or the
Resider of Burial Places as the Regulator of deaths and rebirths; Bhagavan or the Supreme Energy
being the Source of Chaturvidha Phalas viz. Dharma-Artha- Kaama- Moksha; Khacharah or the One
moving about on the Skies-altervatively stated He who is search-worthy on the Hridayaakasha or the
Mental Sky; Gocharah or the One realisable by senses or visions; Ardanah or the One who traps and
punishes of the Vicious; Abhivadyah or the One who is saluted and worshipped always; Maha Karma
or the One Symbol of Superior Actions; Tapaswi or the Exemplary Meditator for the Benefit of all the
Beings; Bhuta bhavana /[dharana] or the One who creates / sustains the Pancha Bhutas of Prithivyaapas-tejo-vaayu-raakaashaas viz. Earth-Water-Agni-Air-Sky; *Unmattaveshah or the One who
feigned Madness to test the genuineness of the Sages at the Daruka Vana[*A group of Sages who were great adept in Karmakanada by way of daily homas and practice of
abstinences of food and physical pleasures was visited in the Daruka Vana by Parameshwara as a
semi lunatic almost without clothes; this attracted the amorous attention of the family women and
unmarried girls; the Rishis were annoyed at the provocative presence of the lunatic and cursed him to
drop his manhood and that was the Origin of Shiva Linga!];
Pracchannah or He who conceals himself in varied forms; Sarva lokaya or of the Swarupa of the
Three Lokas; Prajapatih or the Highest Authority of the Public in the Lokas; Maha Rupah or of the
Magnificent and Gigantic Form; Maha Kayah or of the Huge Physique; Vrisha Rupah or of the Form
of a Bull viz. Nandeeshwara; Maha Yashah or the Epitome of Reputation; Mahatma or of the Supreme
Soul; Sarva Bhutatma or the Undercurrent Soul of all the Beings in Srishti; Vishwa Rupa or of the
Appearance of the Universe in totality; Maha Hanuh or of strong and oversized jay bones like that in
the Varaha Incarnation of Vishnu; Lokapaala or the Top Administrator of Three Lokas; Antarhitatma
or of the Illustrious features like virtue, tranquility and equanimity; Prasadah of the Form of Mercy
and Fulfillment; Nilalohitah or of Blue and Red complexions representing Prakriti or Maya and
Purusha or Maha Deva; Pavitram cha or of Sanctity and Purity; Mahamschaiva or of the Outstanding
and Awesome; Niyamah or the Essence of Discipline and Orderliness; Niyamaashritah or the One
who encourages those observing regulations; Sarva karmaney or the Representation of all kinds of
Acrivities; Swayambhuta or Self-Realised or Manifested by the Self; Adi or the Foremost whose
Origin is unknown; Aadikara or the One who created Brahma the the First Creation; Nidhih or the
Original Fund of Treasure; Sahasraaksha or of Thousands of Eye or the Omni-Scient; Visaalaksha or
of the World-wide Vision; Somah or of the Form of Parvati characterising Prakri; Nakshatra sadhakah
or the Creator of the Star World; Chandra or the Sign of Peacefulness and Lustor; Surya or of the
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Swarupa of Surya Deva; Shani or Saturn; Ketu; Graho or the rest of the Planets; Graha Pati or Parama
Shiva the Head of the Grahas; Varah or the Greatest Boon to the Universe as He created such splendid
facitities for Existence; Adantalaya kartaacha or the One who is the Creator and Terminaor of the
Universe; Mrigapraanaarpanah or He who was responsible for releasing an arrow against the Deer
despatched by the Munis in Daruka Forest as Maha Deva sought to test the devotion of the Munis;
Anaghah or the Symbol of Sinlessness; Maha Tapah or He who performed unprecedented meditaion
ever; Deergha Tapa or the One who achieved the record-time Tapasya ever ie. Ajaraamara twa
defying the definition of Time Measurement; Adeenah or he pretends to be helpless but actually is the
Unique Provider of relief himself; Deena Sadhakah He is the Great Source of Relief and Help to the
Needy Himself; Samvatsara Karo or the One who regulates the Cycle of Years or of KalaMaana or the
Calculations of Time on a repetitive basis; Mantrah or of the Swarupa of Omkara and other Mantras;
Pramanaya or of the Supreme Standard which could never be surpassed by Devas, Maharshis and
Maha Yogis alike; Paramam Tapah or the Unpararalleled and Unprecedented Tapas; Yogi or the One
who is aware of the Perfect Equilibrium of Falsehood and Realiy or Maya and Paramatma; Yojyo or
the practice of such achievement of Yoga; Maha Beejo or Shiva is the Extraordinary Gemirating
Source of the Universe; Maha Reta or Mahanmahatwam Reto yasya sa Maha Retaa or the Most
Potent Sperm that creates the Universe; Maha Balalah or the Epitome of Power and Strength;
Suvarna Reta or of the of Golden Seeds enabling the Mammoth Task of Creation; Sarvagjnah or the
All- Knowing; Subeejo or of the Seeds that are eternally effective and never faltering; Beeja Vahanah
or the Permanent Carrier of Seeds from Nature to Fruition; Dasabahu ie. Dasha Baahu dasha Bhujaah
or of Ten Hands and Shoulders representing two of his own and of Eight Directions; Animishaaya or
Nimesha rahita or the One who is unaffeted by time calculations of minutes or blinks of his eyes;
Neelakanthaaya or the Blue Throated Deva as He devoured and preserved the Halaahala Visha or
the blue poisonous flames to ensure the safety of the Worlds within his belly and outside it as the
conflagrations appeared at the time of churning the Ocean of Milk by Deva Danavas to secure Amrita;
Umapatih or the Swami of Pranava Swarupini Shakti called Uma);
Vishwarupa Swayam Shershtho Bala Veero Balaagrani, Ganakartaa Ganapatir Digvaasaah Kaama
yevacha/ Mantravit Paramomantrah Sarva Bhaava karo Harah, Kamandaludharo Dhanvi Bana hastah
Kapalavaan/ Ashanih Shataghni Khadgi Pattasi chaayudhee Mahan, Sruvahastah Surupascha Tejo
Tejaskaro Nidhih/ Ushnisheecha Suvaktrascha Udagro Vinatastathaa, Deerghascha Harikeshjaschah
Suteerthah Krishna yevacha/ Srugaala rupah Siddhaartho Mridah Sarva Shumhamkarah, Ajascha
Bahurupascha Gangaadhaari Kapardyapi/ Urthwaretaa Urthwa Linga Urthwashaayi Nabhastalah,
Trijatah Cheeravaasaascha Rudrah Senapatih Vibhuh/ Naktamcharohascharascha Tigmanyuh
Suvarchasah, Gajahaa Daityahaa Kaalo Loka Dhataa Gunaakarah/ Simha Shardula Rupascha Vyaghra
Charmaambaraavritah, Kaala Yogi Mahanathah Sarva Kaamah Chatushpathah/ Nishaacharah
Pretachaari Bhutachaari Maheshwarah, Bahu Bhuto Bahudharah Swarbhaanuramitogatih/ Nrityapriyo
Nityanarto Nartakah Sarva laasasah, Maa Ghora Tapaa Pasho Nityo Giricharo Niraalayah/ (21-30)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vishwa Rupa or Maha Deva is of the Profile of the Universe in Totality; Swayam Shershthah or the
Self Manifested Avatara of Magnificence not possible of proof; Bala Veerah or the Personification of
Strength and Courage; Balaagrani or of the Ultimate Power; Ganakarta or the Creator of Ganaas to
serve Him for His own needs; Ganapati or the High Commander of the Chief of Ganas viz. Vinayaka;
Digvaasah or the One existent in all the Ten Directions of North-North East-East-South East-SouthSouth West-West-North West-Skyward-and Downward; Kaamya or Shiva the Highly Desirable;
Mantravid or the One with the Great Knowledge of of Mantras; Paramo Mantrah or the Essence of
Mantras Himself; Sarvabhava karah or the Eternal Spring of sensations and feelings; Harah or He who
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eradicates the fears and difficulties of devotees instantly is Hara: Harati smruti maatrena Bhakta
-anishtam naashayateeti Harah; Kamandaludharah or the Carrier of a Sacred Water Vessel; Dhanvi or
the One carries a Bow ready to punish the Evil; Baana hastah or the One wth arrows in his hands:
Baano Vishnu Rupah Hastey yasya sa Baana hastah; Kapaalavan or Shiva the carrier of Brahma
Kapaala since he sliced off the Fifth Head of Brahma the Pancha Mukha originally due to the
indiscretion of Brahma ravishing his daughter Devi Saraswati and had to experience of sin of Brahma
Hatya till he atoned and finally got rid of the Kapaala; Ashanih-Shataghni-Khadgi-Pattasichaayudhi or
or Maha Deva carries various weapons of destruction viz.the Vajrayudha, Shataghni or the Shakti
Missile-Sword-Pattisi or hand knife and such other powerful armaments; Sruvahasta or Shiva carries
a ladle to enable to perform yagnas and homas; Surupascha Shiva is a symbol of physical attraction
and Form; Tejah or the Pictogram of Radiance and Illumination; Tajaskaro nidhih or the Great
deposit of Luminosity and its Provider; Ushneeshicha or the One with an Ornamental head-cap;
Suvaktrascha or of Handsome and Attractive Visage; Udagrah or Utkrushtah or Magnificent Swarupa;
Vinata or the Respectful and Dutiful; Deerghascha or the Tallest; Harikeshascha or of the mixed hairform of Vishnu ie of black and grey; Suteerthah or of the Sacred Tirthas like Pushkara; Krishnah or of
the Avatara of Vishnu who avowed to say Paritraanaaya Sadhunaam Vinashaayacha Dushkruaam
Sambhavaami Yuge Yugeyor He affirmed that from time to time would be manifested recurrently to
protect the Virtuous and destroy the Vicious; Srigala Rupa or of the Jambukeshwara Swarupa who
assumed the Form of a Jackal and killed Jambukaasura; Siddhartha or the Siddha Yogi who has
Siddhis or Occult Powers of concealed nature; Mundaaya or of the Parivrajaka Swarupa or of the
Head Shaven Monk; Sarva Shubhamkara or of One who bestows all happy and auspicious bodings;
Ajascha or the Unborn and Self-Manifested; Bahurupashcha or of Innumerable Forms; Gangaadhari
or the One who carries Devi Ganga on his head; Kapardyapi or the One with Jataa-Juta or coarse and
curled hair; Urthwa reta or the One practising Avipluta Brahmacharyaor the Conqueror of Physical
Passion; Uthva Linga or the Sky-ward Visionary Linga Swarupa; Urthwa shaayi or the One lying with
upward looks; Nabhasthalah or the Entire Sky is His resting Place; Trijata or of Three pleated hair
style head; Cheeravaasaascha or the One who wears tree skins; *Rudrah or Shiva who as an infant
manifested by Brahma cried because of the awareness of the cycle of Lifes travails of Birth-AgeIllness- Difficulties-Death etc.: * Rodayateeti Rujjanmamaranaadi Dhukham tadraavayati
Dureekaroti Rudraha; Senapatih or of the Swarupa of Skanda Kumara the Commander-in- Chief of
the Army of Devatas; Vibhuh or the One who assumes a variety of Swarupas; *Naktamcharah or the
Practiotioner of Nakta Vrata of One Meal a day for specified number of days[* Garuda Purana illustrates different types of Austerities such as Chandrayana vrata for a month of
consuming morsels of food in the nights during the Shukla Paksha (Bright Moon) by increasing the
intake of the morsels each day and decreasing a morsel less by each day in the Krishna Paksha or
Moon on the Decline; Maha Santapana Vrata or consumption of Pancha Gavyas or the Cow products
of Milk-Curd-Ghee-Cow Urine-and Cow dung, Kushodaka or Kusha grass dipped in Kusha grass and
complete fast on the final day of a week with the option of consuming the mixture of the Pancha
gavyas or each of the constituents of the same that too in limited units a day; Parna Kriccha Vrtata or
consuming the water soaked in the leaves of Palasha-Gulara-Kamala-Bael trees on five successive
days in a week; Tapta Kriccha Vrata of consuming hot milk in first day, ghee on second day,
lukewarm water on third day and complete fast on fourth day; Paada Kriccha Vrata for four days viz.
Ekabhukta Vrata being a noon meal a day, Nakta Vrata being one meal a night and total fast on the
fourth day; Prajapatya Kriccha Vrata for a cycle of three such Nakta Vratas; Ati Kriccha Vraa is as
Prajapatya Vrata of handful food; and Kricchaa Ati Kriccha Vrata observing fast for twenty one days
living only on milk and water.Like wise there are Shiva ratri Vrata of fasting on the Chaturdashi Day
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Havana-Japa-Brahmana Bhojana on the following day; Ekadasha Upavasa on every Eleventh day;
Akhanda Dwadashi Vrata commencing on Shuddha Margaseersha Dwadashi for all such Dwadashis
for a year and so on];
Aharyascha or Shiva in the Form of Devas who are active in day time; Tigmamanyu or Rudra
Swarupa possessive of sharp indignation; Suvarchasah or The Fund of Brilliance and Glow; Gajaha or
the Destroyer of Gajasura; Daityah or the Slayer of Countless Daityas; Kaala or of the Swarupa of
Yama Raja the Terminator of Life; Lokadhaatrey or the One who sustains the Chaturdasha / Fourteen
Bhuvanas or Three Lokas; Gunaakarah or the One who creates the Satwika-Raajasika-Tamasika
Gunas or Features; Simha Shardula Rupascha or of the Forms of Lions and Tigers repressentative of
ferociousness and cruelty; Vyaghra Charmambaraavritah or the One dressed up in the skins of Tiger;
Kaala Yogi or the Regulator of Eternal Kaala Maana; Maha Naada or of the Symbol of Huge Sounds
of Thunders, Earth Quakes , Oceans and Pralayas; Sarva Kaama or the Source of Desires and of their
Fulfillment; Chatushpathah or the Four Types of Aspirations viz. Dharma-Artha-Kaama-Mokshaas;
Nishaacharah or Maha Deva is like the Beings that are active in the nights and darkness; Pretachari or
He like Devi Chamundi is desirous of the rides of corpses: Chamunda Shava Vahana; Bhutachari or
the One who is fond of moving about along with Bhuta-Piscachas or the frightening extra-terrestrial
species; Maheshwara or the Supreme Deity; Bahu Bhuto or of innumerable manifestations; Bahu
-dharah or the One who is the hold of countless Beings; Swarbhanu or the Self-Manifested Sun God;
Amitah or of the immesurable magnitude of the Universe; Gatih or the Ultimate Destination; Nritya
Priyo or Nrityam Nartanam Tandava Rupam Priyam or Shiva is of the Passion of Dance in all Forms
including Tandava; Nitya Narto or the Eternal Practitioner of Dance; Nartaka or the Emblem of Dance
in varied Forms; Sarva Laalasah or the Charm of all Beings and he is the Fascination for all too; Maha
ghora or Maha Pralaya Karaka or the Final devastator of the Creation; Maha Tapah or the
Personification of Tapas or Deep Meditation; Pashah or the indescribable noose of Maha Maya
ensnaring the Universe; Nityah or the Everlasting; Giricharo or the One who moves about on
Mountains; Nabhah or He is like the Omni-Present; Niralayah or Totally Detached);
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sahasra Hasto Vijayo Vyavasaayo hyatinditah, Amarshanomarshanaatmaa Yagjnah Kamanashakah/
Dakshayaagaapahaari cha Susaho Madhyamastathaa, Tejopahaari Balahaa muditorajito Varah/
Gambhira ghosho Gambhiro Gambhira Balavaahanah, Nyagrodharupo nyagrrodho Vriksha Karna
Shitirvibhuh/ Suteekshnadashanaschaiva Maha Kayo Mahaananah, Vishwakseno Harir
Yagjnassamyugaa peeda vaahanah/ Teekshna taapascha Haryashvah Sahaayah Karma Kaalavi, Vishnu
Prasaadito Yagjnassamudro Badabaamukhah/ Hutaashana sahaayascha Prashantaatmaa Hutaashanah,
Ugratejaa Mahaa Tejaa janyo Vijayakaalavit/Jyotishaamayanam Siddhih Sarva Vigraha evacha,
Shikhi Mundi Jati Jwaali Murtijo Murdhago Bali/ Vainavaney Panavi Taali Kaala Katam- katah,
Nakshatra Vigrahmatirguna Buddhirnayogamah/ PrajapatirVishwa Baahurvibhagah Saarvato mukhah,
Vimochanah Susarano Hiranya Kavachodbhavah/ Meghajo Balachaari cha Mahichaari Stutastathaa,
Sarva Turya Vinodicha Sarva Vyaapya Parigrahah/ (31-40)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sahasra hastaaya or of Countless hands;Vijaya or the Signage of Victory; Vyavasaayah or the
characterisation of Agriculture and Industriousness or hard work; Aninditah or Irreproachable or
Sarva Dosha Rahita/ Faultless; Amarshanah or Sinless or the Symbol of Blemishlessness;
Marshanatma or the Most Virtuous; Yagjnah or Yagjna Swarupa; Kama naashakah or the decimator of
Kama Deva Manmatha who sought to incite Shivas passion for Parvati and got burnt off by Rudras
third Eye; Daksha Yaagapahari or the Devastator of Daksha Yagjna where Devi Sati performed Self55

Immolation in the Homa Kunda as she was unable to contain her father Dakshas criticism of Maha
Deva; Susaha or the Symbol of Tolerance and Broad-Mindedness; Madhyamasta or the neutral and
impartial; Tejopahari or the One who minimises the strengh and brightness of the Opponents or the
Vicious; Balah or the Subduer of the Self-Opinionated; Mudito or the Ever Blissful; Ajito or the
Invincible; Varah or the Boon Bestower; Gambhiraghosho or The One like the reverberating sound
and speech; Gambhiro of the Personification of Profoundness; Gambhira bala Vahana or the Powerful
Carrier who lifts up those seeking the Place of Eternity and Perfection / Moksha; Nyagrodha Rupa or
Samsara Vrikshastham Rupayati Utpaadayateeti Nyagrodhah or of the Form of the creator and
preserver of the Samsara Tree; Nygrodhaaya or of the Form of Vata (Banyan Tree) or Dakshina Murti;
Vriksha Karna Stitih or the One who manifests as the Incarnation of Bala Shiva atop the Banyan Tree
at the Pralaya Kaala; Vibhuh or Maha Deva Himself in the Most Radiant Form; Suteekshna
Dashanaschaiva or Shiva of Vishnus Narasimha Incarnation whose teeth are sharp and strong; Maha
Kayo or Shiva or of Shiva of Vishnus Vamanaavtara whose expanded physique filled up the Three
Lokas; Mahaananah or Shiva in an Alternate Form of Vishnu as Varaha Swarupa displayed a huge
face; Vishvakseno or the Great Warrior who scatters huge army, popularly considered as Lord
Ganesha the Gana Nayaka; Harah or the Destroyer of Sins and Evils; Yagjnah or the Essence of
Yagjnas; Samyuga Peeda Vahanah or the Great Rider and Flagship of the Nandi the Bull; Teekshna
tapascha or the One with the severe Form of Fiery Flames; Haryashwa or of the Rider of Green
Horses; Sahayah or the One who helps and guides one and all; Karmakaalavid or He who has the
Knowledge of Destiny for all the Beings; Vishnavey or of the Alternate Manifestation of Vishnu
Bhagavan; Prasaditaya or the One who fulfills the wishes of all; Yagjna or of the Swarupa of the
Sacrifices of which Maha Deva is identified with- Yagjno Deva Pujaa rupah; Samudra or Shiva is
deep, rough, wavy and profound; Badabamukhaaya or of the Form of Flames arising from of the
mineral and sulphurious deposits in the Oceans; Hutaashana Sahaya or Hutaashanasya Vahneyh
sahaayo Vayu Rupah or the Form of wild wind that escalates flames; Prashaantaatma or of Placid
Innerself; Hutashanah or of Agni Swarupa; Ugra Teja or of Fierce Fire; Maha Teja or of the Profile of
Surya Deva the embodiment of Radiance; Janyo or of the expression of Victory; Vijayakalavid or the
One who is fully aware of the time of Victory; Jyotishaamayanaya or the embodiment of Jyotisha
Vidya or the Knowledge of the Past- Present and Future; Siddhih or Ipsita Phala Prapti or the
Accomplishment of ones desire; Sarva Vigraha or the Manifestation of Endless Swarupas of the
Single Paramatma; Shikhi or of abundantly grown hair; Mundi or of Clean Shaven Swarupa; Jati or of
curled and matted hair; Jwali of the Outline of Conflagrations; Murtijah or of Innumerable Swarupas;
Murdhajah or of the distinct Form of Head ie with noticeable hair style, Ganga, Half Moon, snake ear
rings, blue throat and so on; Bali or the Representation of Strength and Courage or alternatively stated
Bali the Illustrious Chakravarti or Soveriegn of the Sapta Patalas who donated Three Lokas to
Vamana Deva the Avatara of Bhagavan Vishnu; Vainavaney or Shiva the Instrumental Musician with a
Flute; Panavi or hand drum; Thaaliney or of Taala Vaadya or metallic cymbols; Kaalaaya or Mrityu
rupa; Katamkataya or Katam Gajananamastakamof the Sliced head of Ganesha as replaced by the
head of a baby Elephant; Nakshatravigraha matih or Shiva has the intellectual acumen that shines like
the luminous Stars on the Sky; Guna buddhi or of the essence of Trigunas or of Satwika-RajasaTamasika characteristics; Layo gamah or Shiva tends to lead all the Beings on the Path of Final
Destruction; Prajapatih or the Supreme of humanity; Vishwa bahu or His reach is extensive till the
corners of the Universe; Vibhaagyah or He is the Undivided / Composite Manifestation ie. Adwaita
Paramatma; Sarvatomukhah or the One who faces one and all; Vimochana or the Provider of
Moksha; Susharanaaya or the One who is an excellent refuge point or shelter ; Hiranya
kavachodbhaba or the One manifested along with Golden Kavacha or Body Protector; Meghaja or the
Clouds created by him; Balachari or the One moving about with unusual strength; Mahichari or the
Traveller all over the Universe; Stutastatha or the One who is commended and prayed to intensely;
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Sarva turya ninadi or He excels in the appreciation of all types of instrumental music; Sarva vyaapya
parigraha or He readily merges with even the tiniest places and Beings);

Vyalarupo Guhaavaasi Grahamaali tarangavit, Tridashah Kaalakrudkarma Sarva bandha vimochanah/

Bandhanastwa Surendrendraanaam yudhi Shatru Vinaashanah , Saankhyaprasado Durvaasaah Sarva
Saadhu nishevitah/ Paskandano Vibhajnohyatulyo Yagjna bhagavit, Sarva vaasah Sarvachaari
Durvaasaa Vaasavomarah/ Haimo Hemakaro Yagjnah Sarvadhaari Dharottamah, Lohitaaksho
Mahaakshascha Vijayaaksho Visharadah/ Samgraho Nigrah Kartaa Sarpa Cheera Nivasanah,
Mukhyomukyascha Dehascha kaahalih Sarva Kaamadah/ Sarva Kaala Prasaadascha Subalo Bala
Rupa bhrut, Sarva Kaama pradaschaiva Sarvadah Sarvato Mukhah/ Aakaasha nirvirupascha
nipaatohyavashah Khagah, Roudrarupomsha- Aaadityo Bahu Rashmih Suvarchasi/ Vasuvego
Mahavego Manovego Nishaacharah, Sarva Vaasi Shriya Vaasi Upadeshakaro karah/ Muniraatmaa
Niraalokah Sambhagnascha Sahasradah, Plakshi cha Paksha rupascha Ati Deepto Vishaampatih/
Unmado Madanah Kaamohyaswatthorthakaro Yashah, Vama Devascha Vaamascha Praagdakshina
Udanmukhah (41-50)
Vyalarupa or of the Swarupa of Vasuki the Sacred Serpent which helped Deva Danavas in the
churning of the Ocean of Milk to produce Amrita; Guhavaasi or the One who resides in the Cave-like
heart of each and every Being; Graha maali or the One who is adorned by the garland of the Nava
Grahas or the Nine Planets of Aditya-Soma-Mangala-Budha-Guru-Shukra-Shani-Rahu-Ketu;
Tarangavit or Shiva is like the huge waves of Oceans representing the Creation of the Universe, its
Preservation and Termination; Tridasha or Shiva signifying the three stages of Life viz. Birth-Growth
and Death; Kaalkrudkarma or the Perceiver of Actions of the Past-Present-Future Timings; Sarva
Bandha Vimochana or Maha Deva is the Sole Medium to release from the shackles of Samsara;
Bandhanastwa or He who ties up firmly from Ignorance and Wants; Surendranaam yudhi Shatru
Vinaashanah or the liberator of Devatas from the Adversaries in battles; *Sankhya Prasadah or He
who bestows the Knowledge of Sankhya Yoga or of dual philosophy or of Purusha and Prakriti
derived from Enumeration of Numbers as varied from Pure Advaita based on Purusha alone;
*[While Vedas affirmed Aham Brahmaasmi or I am the Single Brahma, Sankya Yoga analysed
Purusha or the Pure Consciousness and Prakriti; the latter comprises various Units viz. Moola
Prakriti-Three Antahkaranas or the Inner Instruments of Buddhi, Ahamkara and Manas; Bahya
karanas or External Instruments consisting of Five Jyanendriyas or Sense Organs ie. Eyes-EarsTongue-Nose-Skin; Five Karmendriyas or Action Organs viz. Hands, Legs, Mouth, Rectum and
Reproductive organ; Pancha Tanmatras of Sight-Hearing-Taste-Touch and Smell; Pancha Bhutas or
Five Natural Elements of Earth-Water-Fire-Air-Sky];
Durvasa or Maharshi Durvasa of Shivaamsha; Sarva Sadhu nishevita or He is worshipped intensively
by all Sadhus ; Praskandaya or of the Swarupa of Skanda Kumara; Vibhagajnah or the Unique and
Indivisible; Atulya or Inestimable and Infinite; Yagjna bhaga vid or He who has the ultimate
understanding of Yagnas, Agni Karyas like Homaas and so on; Sarva Vaasa or Ishaavaasyamidam
Sarvam or the Omni-Present; Sarvachari or He who does every thing : Sarvam Charatiti Sarvachari;
Durvasa or He exists even in the Places undeserving of existence; Vasavomarah or of the Swarupa of
Indra and Devas; Haimo or Suvarna Swarupa; Hemakaro or the Provider of Golden and Precious
Articles; Yagjnaaya or the Emblem of Yagjnas; Sarvadhariney or Sarvamananta Brahmanda
Samuham dharati or the Holder of the totality of Lokas; Dharottamah or the Best among those who
contain the weight of Earth like Adi Sesha; Lohitaksha or the One with Red Eyes representing Anger
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and Fury against the Evil; Mahaakscha or the Superlative Visioned; Vjayaaksha or He who always
visions victory only; Visharadah or the One who is cognizant of every detail of the Happenings;
Sangraha or the Sole Absorber and Recogniser of all details of Events; Nigraho or he has the
inimitable ability to demarcate the Evil Forces and destroy them; Karta or the Unique Perfomer; Sapa
cheera nivaasinah or the One clothed with Snake Skin; Mukhyo or the Supreme; Amukhyascha or the
Pretender as a Commoner or alternatively He who has none beyond Him; Dehascha or He assumes a
Physical Appearance while He has none; Kahalascha or of Huge Physique; Sarva Kaamada or the
Fulfiller of Every wish; Sarva Kaala Prasadascha or ever ready to bless and bestow; Sarvada or he
never distinguishes Person, Time and Place to fulfill; Sarvakala prasadascha or Mahadeva never ever
mark a time to provide and fulfill; Subalah or of Extraordinary Shakti / Strength; Balarupabhrut or He
who is the Epitome of Shakti and Handsomeness as He is well proportioned and smart; Sarva Kaama
pradaschaiva or He fulfills the wishes of all; Sarvada or He is never tired of promoting others; Sarvato
mukhah or He is multi-faced in benefitting others; Akaasha or the One who created Aakasha being
one among the Pancha Bhutas or Five Primary Elements besides Prithvi/Earth, Aapas or Water, Teajas
or Agni and Vayu or Air; Nirvirupascha or the Formless Unknown; Nipaatah or The One who falls in
the Physique and Soul of every Being; Avashaha or He is Uncontrollable; Khagah or Shiva is like a
free bird flying on Skies without any hindrance or problem; Roudra Rupo or of Fearful Swarupa;
Aamshu or Ray of Light; *Aditya or of the Dwadashaditya Swarupas of Surya[* viz. Indra, Dhata, Parjanya, Mitra, Aryama, Pusha, Shakra, Varuna, Bhaga, Twashta, Viviswan,
Amshuman and Vishnu];
Bahu Rashmi or the several splendored brilliance; Suvarchasi or of Great Radiance; *Vasuvegah or of
the Speed of *Ashta Vashus
[*viz. Aapa, Soma, Dhruva, Dhara, Anala, Anila, Pratyusha and Prabhasa]
; Maha Vego or of Top Speed; Mano vego or as fast as Ones Mind; Nishacharah or Shiva is an adept
and habitual traveller in the nights and darkness; Sarva Vaasi or the One Present in the Consciousness
of all the beings; *Shriya vaasi or the One who exists in Shriya in the Form of Bala Tripura Sundari
Mantra, Panchakshari Mantra, Shodashaakshari Mantra and so on; Upadeshakarah or the One who is
the Incredible Instructor of Mantras and so on; Munih or Shiva is the Greatest Sage that one could
ever visualise; Atma or the Supreme Soul who is unparalleled; Niraloka or the One who examines
every Devotee about his or her credentials; Sambhagnascha or He who is depended by one and all;
Sahasradah or He who is too liberal in fulfilling thousands and thousands of Ones aspirations;
Plakshi cha or of the Swarupa of Originality and Versatality; Plaksha Rupascha or Highly Composed
and Creative; Ati Deepto or the Highly Illuminated and Bright; Visham Pati or the Master of the
Universe; Unmadah or he pretends madness to test his devotees or alternative explanation is that his
devotees are head-over-heels infatuated with Him; Madanah or the destroyer of Kama Deva; Kamaha
or the Swarupa of Kama or Desire; Ashwathah or the Form of the Sacred Tree Ashvattha; Artha Karo
or the Provider of Wealth which is the Means of Saturation leading to the Urge for Dharma and
Moksha; Yashah or the Symbol of Keerti or Fame; *Vamadevascha or One of the Five Incarnations of
Maha Deva[*viz. Sadyojata of White Colour looking Westward blessing Brahma to initiate Srishti; Vama Deva of
Red Complexion looking North in deep meditative posture; Agoresha of blue complexion
representing destructive / regenerating Energy looking Southward; Tatpurusha of Yellow Complexion
looking Eastward as the Maha Purusha dominated by Maya; and Ishana looking South East as Sada
Shiva of Ash Complexion who is the Embodiment of Vidya , Creative Energy and Sublimity];
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Vaamascha Praakdakshina Udan mukhah or of the Four Directions of West-East-South-North);

Siddha Yogi Maharshischa Siddharthah Siddhi Saadhakah, Bhikshuscha Bhikshurupascha Vipano
Mridaravyayah/ Maha Seno Vishaakhascha Shashthibhago Gavampatih, Vajra hastascha
Visrambhocha mulastambhana yevacha/ Riturritukarastaalo Madhur Madhukaro Varah,
Vachaspatyaya Vaajasano Nityamaashrita pujitah/ Brahmachaari Lokachaari Sarvachaari Suchaari
Suchaaravit, Ishaana Ishwarah Kaalo Nishaachaari Pinaakabhrut/Nimittastho Nimittamcha
Nandirnaandikaro Harah, Nandeeshwara Sunandee cha Nandano Vishamardanah/ Bhagahaari
Nihantaa cha Kaalo Loka Pitaamahah, Chaturmukho Maha Lingah Charu Lingah tathaivacha/
Lingaadhakshah Suradhyaksho Yogaadhyaksho Yugaavahah, Beejaadhyaksho Beejakartaa
Adhyaatmaanugato Balah/ Itihasascha Kalpascha Damano Jagadeeshwarah, Dambho Dambhakaro
Daataa Vamsho Vamshakarah Kalih/ Loka Kartaa Pashupatih Maha Kartaahyadhokshajah, Aksharam
Param Brahma Balavaan Shakta evacha/ Nityohyaneesah Shuddatmaa Shuddho Maanyo Gatirhavih,
Prasadastu Balo Darpo Darpano HavyaIndrajit/ ( 51-60)
Siddha Yogi or Maha Deva is at once a Siddha or the Accomplisher as also a Maha Yogi or the One
who is the balancer of Physical and Internal Control; Maharshischa Siddhartha or He is of the
Swarupa of the Illustrious Kapila who was both a Siddha and Yogi; Siddha Sadhakah or the One who
facilitates the attainment of Siddhi; Bhikshuscha or of the Characteristic of Sanyasa who has
renounced the Samsara formally; Bhikshurupascha or of the Profile of a Bhikshu; Vipano or the
Trader who seeks to maximise profit since Shiva too bargains for the input of the devotees bhakti and
sacrifices; Mridah or Earth / Clay ie. Strong Willed and hard to Control; Avyayah or Undiminishing;
Maha Senah or the Incarnation of Kumara with Huge Army of Devas; Vishakha or of the Swarupa of
Lord Skanda; Shashthi Bhagah or the Sixth Tatwa of Courage among the Sixty Four Parts cited in
Mandukopanishad viz. Lord Skanda; Gavampatih or the Lord of Cows Gavaam Chhandorupa
Dhenunaam Patih Swami Pranava Rupah; Vajra hastascha or Maha Devas hands are of the nature of
the indestructible Vajra; Visrambhocha or the One who has made Sarva Devas stunned like pillars at
his prowess; Mula stambhana or He got the entire Universe numbed out of senses by his exraordinary
Powers; Rituh or Bhagavan of of the Form of Seasons viz.Vasanta-Greeshma-Varsha-SharadHemanta-Shishira; Riturkara or the Maker of the Ritus at their peridiocity; Taalaya or the One who is
present in a Seed Form at the deepest rock- bottoms of the Oceans of Samsara; Madhuh or the
Essence of Sweet Life; Madhukaraaya or the Producer of Pushpa Rasa or honey; Varah or the
Personifiction of Boons bestowed to the devotees; Vachaspatyaya or the of the Form of Vachaspati or
Brihaspati; *Vajasaney or Shiva is of the Vaajasa Form of Vedas which Surya Deva taught to
Yagnyavalkya[* Vaishampayana in a fit of rage asked his disciple Yagnyavalkya to omit what all Yajur Veda he
taught the latter; the vomitted parts of the Veda were picked up by the co students of the Guru and that
part of the Veda came to be called Taittireeya as the co students ate the omit by assuming the form of
Tittiri birds; Yagnavalkya performed severe Tapasya to Surya Deva and the latter was pleased and
taught Yagjnyavalkya such rare portions of Yajur Veda which were not known to Guru
Vaishampayana too. Surya Deva assumed the form of a Horse / Vaajapa and hence what
Yagnyavalkya learnt came to be famed as Vajasaneeya Veda eversince];
Nityaaya or Maha Deva is Nityam Nirvikaram Brahma tadrupam; Aashrita Pujitaaya or Maha Deva
is always worshipped by those Bhaktas who seek His close attention; Brahmachari or Shiva is like a
Bachelor Brahmana who is conversant with Vedas; Lokachariney or the One who moves about freely
among the Three Lokas; Sarvachari or He is mobile every where and among all species; Sucharavidey
or He has total knowledge of every detail; Ishana or He is the personification of all branches of
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Learning: Ishaanah Sarva Vidyanaam says Shruti; Ishwaraaya or Ishwarah Sarva Bhutaanaam or
Maha Deva is the Inner Self of all the Charachara Beings; Kaalaya or the Supreme Measurement of
Time; Nishacharaaya or the One who moves about in the nights and darkness; Pinaka bhrut or the
Carrier of Pinaka Bow and Arrows; Nimitthastha or the One present in Thoughts and Perceptions;
Nimitthaaya or the Cause itself; Nandaye or the Signage of Happiness and Contentment;
Nandikaraaya or the Provider of Joy; Haraaya or the One who destroys all difficulties; Nandeesaras
-cha or Ishwara the bestower of contentment; Nandi or the Shailadirupa or the the Carrier of Maha
Deva; Nandanaya or Ananda Karta or the Father-Figure of Lord Krishna; Vishamardana or the One
who subdued Kalakuta Visha or the Poisonous Flames materialised at the time of Amrita Mathana;
Bhagahaari or indifferent to and destroyer of worldly objects; Nihantaacha or the Terminator of Life;
Kaalaya or of the Swarupa of Maha Kala or of Lord Yama; Brahma or the Creator; Pitamaha or of the
venerable Swarupa of a Grand Father; Chaturmukhah or the Four Faced Originator of Four Vedas;
Maha Linga or the Swarupa of the Most Powerful and Worshipped Linga Swarupa; Charu Linga or
the Attractive and Shapely Linga; Lingaadhyakshaaya or the Supreme Manifestation of Lingas which
are of Avyaktaor Unknown and Maha Shakti; Suraadhyasha or Ishwara is indeed the Over Lord of
Devatas; Yohadhyaksha or the Presiding Deity of Yogis too; Yugaavah or the Eternal Regulator of
Yugas and Kalpas; Beejaadhyakshah or the One who is the best assessor of the qualityof Seeds that
germinate the plants of Virtue or Vice; Beeja Karta or the Creator of Seeds of varying end-purposes;
Adhyaatmaney or the One who controls ones own Inner Self; Anugataya or He who follows the
tenets of Dharma as prescribed; *Balah or the Bala Swarupa [ *Bala Vikaranaaya- Balaaya-Bala
Pramathanaaya-Sarva Bhuta Damanaaya-Mamonmanaaya Namah]; Itihasaaya or the Recount of
Ancient Events and Happenings in Bharata varsha; *Kalpascha or the Review of the Happenings of
Kalpaas-[Matsya Purana enumerated Thirty Kalpas; each Kalpa is of the duration of 4.32 billion years
on a repetivive basis and the Kalpas include Sweta, Neelalohita, Vamadeva, Aghora, Varaha etc.];
Damanah or Sarvabhuta Damanaaya or Overpowering all the Beings; Jagadeeshwara or Jagataa
makhila Brahmandaana meeshwarah or the Supreme Energy of Brahmanda; Dambhaya or The Shatru
Vinashaka Swarupa with Pride; Dambhakara or the Creator of several Entities capable of claiming
justifed Self-Pride; Adambhaya or Irresistible to those Vicious Forces claiming false superiority;
Vaidambho or He likes those who do not suffer from undue pride and self-esteem; Vashyo or
Bhagavan is under the influence of sincere devotees; Vashakarah or He also encourages those who
tend to be controlled by Shiva; Kalih or Kali Yuga Swarupa; Loka Karta or the Creator of Lokas ;
Pashupataye or The Chief of Pashus or all the Beings including humanity; Maha Kartrey or the
Creator of Brahmanda; Adhokshajah or of the Form of Vishnu as being responsible, stable and Ideal;
Aksharah or Naasha Shunya or Indestructible; Paramam or the Outstanding; Brahma or Brahma
Sacchidaananda Sadrupa or of the Sacred Form of Everlasting Bliss; Balavan or the Omni-Potent or
of Unique Strength; Shaktah or the Maha Shakti which permeates the Samsara in Totality; Nithah or
the Constant; Aneeshaya or there exists nothing without Ishwara; Shuddatma or of Paramatma devoid
of Impurity and Blemish; Shuddhaya or Maha Rahita in its Primeval and Pristine Form; Manaya or of
Pramana Swarupa or the Distinguished and Superlative Profile; Gatih or of the Path of Virtue;
Havishey or of the the Offerings of Homa; Prasadastu or of the Return blessing of worship; Balaaya
or of the Form of Power and Courage; Darpah or the Suppressor of Arrogance of the Evil Forces;
Darpanaya or Shiva is the Reflective Picture of the Unknown; Havya or the Sacred offering to Devas
through Agni Deva; Indrajit or Maha Deva is won over by Indras high devotion);
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Vedakarah Sutrakaarah Vidwaamshcha Paramadanah, Maha Megha nivaasi cha Maha Ghoro Vashi
karah/ Agnijjwaalo Mahaajjwaalah Paridhumraavruto Ravih, Vrishabhah Shankarah Nityah Varchasi
Dhumralochanah/ Neelasthangulubdhascha Shobhano Nara Vigrahah, Swastidasswasti bhaavascha
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Shobhno Laghuh/ Utsangascha Mahangascha Maha Garbha parayanah, Krishna Varnah Suvarnascha
Indriyah Sarva Dehinah/ Maha Paado Maha Hasto Maha Kaayo Maha Yashah, Maha Murthaa Maha
Maatro Maha Netro Nishaalayah/ Mahaaskandaah Mahya Karnah Mahoshthascha Maha Hanuh, Maha
Naaso Maha KamburMaha greevah Smashanavaan/ Maha Balo Maha Tejaa hyantaraatmaa
Mrigaalayah, Lambnano Lambitoshthascha Maha Mayah Payo nidhih/Maha Danto Maha Damshtro
Maha Jihwo Maha Mukhah, Maha Nakho Maha Romaa Mahe kesho Maa Jatah/ Prasannascha
Prasaadascha Pratyayo Girisadhanah, Snehanosnehanaschaiva Ajitascha Maha Munih/ Vrishako
Vrisha Kletuscha Analo Vaayu Vahanah, Mandali Meru dhaamascha Devaadhipatirevacha/ (61-70) ;
Veda karah or the Originator of the Vedas; *Sutra kaaraaya or the Initiator of Brahma Sutras[Brahma Sutras or Vedanta Sutras are Doctrines broadly of Nyaya Prasthaana or Yukti Prasthana
based on Hindu Dharma, signifying Nyaya or Justice, Logic and Reasoning. These Sutras are stated to
have been originally recognised by Badarayana Rishi and are also known as Uttara Meemaamsa
Sutras, Sharirika Sutras etc. It is further stated that there are some 555 Sutras in Four Adhyayas or
Chapters viz. Samanvaya or Coordination, Avirodha or Objections, Sadhana or Possibilities, and
Phala or Achievements. Adi Shankara, Ramanuja, Madhvacharya and a few more scripted their own
Bhashyas or Intrepretations.
Vidwanscha or Shiva was the Original Vidwan or the All-Knowing; Para mardanaya or the devastator
of His antagonists; Maha Megha Nivaasi or the Resider of Clouds; Maha Ghorah or The Harshest
Punisher of the wicked; Vashikarah or the instant Bewicher or Captivator; Agni Jwala or He is of the
Form of severe Flames; Maha Jwala or of Inferno-like conflagration; Paridhumraavritaya or of the
Surrounding Smoke of flames and the resultant suffocation of intensity; Ravaya or He is of the Form
of Bhaskara with extreme radiance and heat; Vrishabhah or the Carrier of Maha Deva; Shankara or
Bhakta Vashamkara; Nithya or the Perpetual; Varschaswi or the Embodiment of Brightness; Dhumara
lochana or He is smoke-visioned due to constant presence near Homaagnis; Neelaya or of Blue
Complexioned viz. the Aghora Swarupa facing Southward representing his destructive instinct;
Sanguluptaya or Angam Vaama Shareeram Luptam Devyaa Premahrutam or His Physique is of
finger size : Namo Hraswaaya cha Vamanaayacha- yet His heart is full of Affection and care for
Devas; Shobhanaya or of the Graceful and Elegant Swarupa of Artha Naareeshwari; Nara Vigrahaya
or Maha Deva who assumed Human Form to test Arjunas perseverance and grit and picked up
argument as to who killed the animal of prey first and finally bestowed the Paashupataastra to
Arjuna; Swastida or the bestower of Auspiciousness; Swasti bhavascha or of the Ever-Willing
Provider of Propitiousness to one and all; Bhogi or the Ever Enjoying Manifestation of Yogic Bliss;
Bhogakarah or the Giver of Yogic Luxury and Fulfillment; Laghu or Light-hearted and easy to please;
Utsangascha or Unemotional and dispassionate; Mahangascha or of Virat Swarupa; Maha Garbhah or
of High Creative Energya- Another Explanation is that at the Time of Pralaya He retained the Total
Creation in his belly; Pratapavan or the Emblem of Dauntless Intrepidity; Krishna Varnah / Neela
Varna or of the Avatara of Lord Krishna; Suvarnascha or of Hiranya Varna or Gold Complexioned;
Indriyah Sarva dehinah or He has the Physical limbs of all human and other species ; Maha Paado or
of Gigantic feet; Maha Hasto or of Huge hands; Maha Kaayo or of Collosal Physique; Maha Yashah
or of Glorious Reputation; Maha Murtha or of very mammoth head; Maha maatro or of Incredible
dimensions; Maha Mitrah or of Celebrated Companions like Vishnu, Brahma and Devis; Nishalayah
of where darkness is present; Maha Skandho or of massive shoulders; Maha Karnah or of immense
ears; Mahoshthascha of enormous lips; Maha Hanuh or of very big jaws; Maha Naaso or of vast nose;
Maha Kantho or of very large sized throat and Maha Greevah or of Vast neck; Smashanavaan or the
Dweller of Smashanas or burial places; Mahabalo or of unbelievable strength; Maha Teja or of
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inconceivable manifestation of radiance; Antaratma or the Innerself ;comprisng Pacha Koshas of

Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manomaya, VigjnaanaMaya and Ananda maya; Mrigalaya or He like
Maharshis keep Deer in their Ashramas; Lambitoshthascha or He who has overdrawn lips;
Nishthascha or the Model Practtioner of Nishtha or Traditional daily Karma Kaanda involving
Cleanliness, Eating Regulation, abstinence and Japa-Homa-Puja-Vrata-Upavasas; Maha Mayah or the
Swarupa of Vishnvaadi Mohikaa Maya or the Unknown Prakriti; *Panonithih or the Swarupa of
Sapta Samudras[*Seven Oceans viz. Lavana/Salt, Ikshurasa or Sugarcane juice, Sura / wine, Ghrita / Ghee, Dahi/
Curd, Ksheera / Milk and Suswada / Sweet water];
Mahadantaya or of Big Teeth; Maha Damshtro or of Big Jaws; Maha Jihvo or of Bis tongue; Maha
Mukhah or of huge face; Maha Nakho or of very large nails; Maha Romah or of very long body hairs;
Maha Keshah or of very lengthy hairs on his head;
*Maha Koshah or of Five Massive Koshas or Inner Body Sheaths viz.
[*Annamaya Kosha, Pranamaya Kosha, Manomayakosha, Vigjnaanamaya kosha and Anandamaya
Kosha];
Mahajatah or of massive twisted and coarse hairs; Prasannacha or of the Visage of Unruffled and cool
temperament; Prasadascha or the Great Bestower of boons; Pratyayah or Pratyayonubhava Rupa or of
highly experienced wisdom; Girisadhanah or Maha Deva has the record experience of utilising meru
Mountain as his bow while killing Tripurasuras; Snehaaya or the Personfication of ideal friendship
especially to his devotees; Asnehaaya or He is totally detached and neutral; Ajitascha or Invincible;
Maha Munih or the Outsanding Muni /Ascetic; Vriksaakaarah or of the Swarupa of the Huge Tree of
Life or Perpetual Existence of Lokas; Vriksha Ketu or Shiva displays Vriksha as has Chariot Flag;
Analah or is the Swarupa of Vayu signifying speed and strength; Vayu Vahana or He utilises Vayu
Deva as his Carrier; Mandali or Maha Veda utilises the Surya-Chandra-Agnis Mandalis is His Three
Eyes; Meru dhama or the resident od Meru mountain as his abode; Devadhipatirevacha or He is
appropriately called Maha Deva as Shiva is the Devadhi Deva);
Atharva seershah Saamasya Ruksahasra-amitekshanah, Yajuhpaada bhujo Guhyah Prakaasho
Angamastathaa/ Amoghartha prasadascha Antarbhaavyah Sudarshanah, Upakara Priyah Sarvah
Kanakah Kanchanasthita/ Naabhirnandikaro bhavah Pushkarh Sthapatih Sthitah, Sarva Shastro
Dwadashastrasanaadyo Yagjno Yajwa Samahitah/ Nago Neelah Kavih Kaalascha Makarah Kala
pujitah, Sagano Ganakaasascha Bhutavaahana Sarathih/ Bhasmaashayo Bhasma Goptaa Bhasma
Bhutastarur gunah, Lokapaalastathaalokah Mahatma Sarvapujitah/ Shuklastri Shukla sampannah
Shuchirbhuta nishevitah, Ashramasthah Kapotastho Vishkarmamatirvarah/ Vishala shaakhah
Taamraashtho -hyambujaalah Sunischalah, Kapilah Kalashah Sthulah Aayudhaschaiva Paroparah/
Gandharvo hyaditih Tarkshyah Suvigjneyah Susharadah, Parashvaayutho Devo hyanukaari
Subandhavah/ Tumba Veeno Maha Krodha Urthwaretaa Jaleshayah, Ugro Vamshakaro Vamsho
Vamsha Vaadah Aninditah/ Sarvaanga Rupo Maayaavi Suhrudoh Anilonalah, Bandhano Bandhakartaa
cha Sumandhana Vimochanah/ (71-80)
Atharva Seershah or Maha Devas Head is the representation of Atharva Veda; Saamaasya or His face
is the depiction of Saama Veda; Ruksahasrorjitekshanah or Rig Veda is of the portrayal of the
severityof thouands of Agnis; Yajurpaadabhuja or Shivas feet and hands; Guhyah or the concealed
meaning of Nitukta of Vedangas and of Upanishads; Prakashah or the Highlighter of Veda-VedangaUpanishadadi Scriptures; Jangamastathaa or His movements are rapid and significant; Amogaarthah
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Prasadascha or He is not only infallible but also unfailing as the pujas and prayers by devotees are
never unheeded and always rewarded; Abhigamyah or He is easily approachable; Sudarshanah or He
is also visionable; Upakara Priya or He takes delight in helping and reciprocating good deeds;
Sarvaaya or the One who is every body and everything to his followers; Kanakaya or of Suvarna
Swarupa; Kanchanacchavih or He is the shine of Gold; Naabhih or the Centtral Pivot of the Fourteen
Bhuvanas; Nandikarah or the Provider of Contentment and joy; Bhavaha or the Attention Point of
Everybody; Pushkarah or He Swarupa of the *Pushkara Tirtha the Single significant Abode of
Brahma[*Brahma Vaivarta Purana mentioned that when Brahma materialised Narada Maharshi as his
Maanasa Putra or the Mind Born Son, the latter refused to become a Grihasthi or married person to
further the cause of Creation but Narada refused as he did not opt of Samsara bandhanaas or shackles
of Family Life; Brahma then cursed Narada that the latter would become in life as a nomad of
frivolous nature indulging in music, singing, wandering, mischief mongering and so on. Narada felt
hurt and gave a return curse to Brahma that the latter would not be worshipped in any Temple nor
prayed to by any person; Narada however relented that only Pushkara Tirtha would be an exception
where Brahma would be worshipped. Brahma too conceded that Narada would be an Outstanding
Vidwan of Veda- Vedangas and always perform deeds that eventally end up in Loka Kalyana or for
the advantage of Lokas].
Sthapati or the Achanchala or Firm in his decisions; Sthirah or Immovable; Sarva Shastraaya or the
emblem of all Shastras; *Dwadasha or of Dwadasha Ling Rupa[*viz. Kedara in Himalayas, Bhima Shankara at Dakinya, Vishweswara at Varanashi, Triambika on
the banks of River Gautami, Somanatha in Sourashtra, Mallikarjuna in Sri Shailam, Maha Kaala at
Ujjain; Amareshwara at Omkareshwara, Vaidyanadha in ChittaBhumi, Nageshwara at Daruka,
Rameshwara at Setu Bandhana, and Ghrishneshwara near Ellora Caves] ;
Traasana or Fearful; Adyo or the Primeval; Yagjnao or the Yagjna Swarupa; Yajwa Samahitah or the
Attainer of the One responsible for Yagjnas; Nago or the Swarupa of Mountains like Shrishaila;
Neelah or of Blue Complexioned Aghoresha Swarupa; Kavih or the Outstanding Poet; Kaalah or of
the Swarupa of Yama Dharma Raja; *Makarah or of the Crocodile Form of *Shishumara Samsthana
with Dhruva at the tail; Prajapati-Agni-Indra-Dharma in the tail; hip position Sapta Rishis; Right and
Left Sides the Stars; Upper Chin Agasti; Lower Chin Yama Raja; MouthMars; Genital Saturn; neck
back Jupiter; Chest Sun; Heart Narayana; Mind Moon; Neck Rahu; Navel Venus; breasts Ahwini
Kumars; Life Budha, and Skin Pores various Stars]; Kaala Pujita o Mahe Deva is worshiped by
Kalala Deva; Saganah or He is always accommodated with Pramatha Ganas or the Chiefs of Army;
Gana Karascha or the Creator of the Ganas; Bhuta Bhavana Saarathih or the Charioteer of Bhutas or
Beings and Bhavanas or their inner feelings; Bhasmashaayi or the One who lies on heaps of Bhasma/
Ash; Bhasma gopta or He retains bhasma in concealed form with his devotees for their proptiousness
and safety; Bhasma Bhuta tanuh or Shiva has a bodyfully smeared with Bhasma; Ganah or He is
accom-panied by Ganas like Bhringa; Lokapalah or the Great Administrator of Lokas; Alokascha or
of the Unknown Supreme Energy beyond the Trilokas; Mahatma or the Top most Manifestation;
Sarva Pujitah or One worshipped by the all in Totality; Shukla or of the White Bright Complexion; Tri
Shukla Sampanna or of the three kinds of Manasa-Vaacha-Karmana or Mind-Vocal-Action Routes of
Purity; Shuchih or the Form of Sacredness inferring Bahyaantrahshuchi or External Cleanliness and
Internal Purity; Bhuta nishevitah or He is surrounded for worship by all the Beings; Ashramasthah or
the One who regulates the Chatur Varnas in human Society; *Kapotastho or of the Example of the
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[* Shiva in the form of a hunter asserted that he was justified in seeking to kill the dove but Shibi
offered an equal amount of the dove meat from his own body in order to save the dove!]
Vishwakarma or Shiva in the Form of Vishwakarma the Deva Shilpi; Pataye or the Master of the
Universe; Virat or of Virat Swarupa; Vishala Shakhah or Parama Shiva is present in the allComprehensive and Broad branches of Veda Vedanga Swarupa; Tamroshthah or of the coppercomplexed Lips; Ambujaalaaya of the Huge Form of Seven Oceans; Sunischalah or the Deep and
Steady Form; Kapilah or of the Rupa of the Famed Kapila Maharshi; Kalashah or the Sacred Vessel
with Holy Waters of Gangaadi Jeeva Nadis or Ever Flowing Rivers like Ganga; Sthulah or of Giant
Form of Body-heaviness; Ayudhaschiva or well armed with Ayudhaas or armaments; Paroparah or the
One who is Earliest Known and Aparah the One who is solidly behind every Confirmist; Gandharvah
or of the Swarupa of Gandharvas; Aditih or Deva Mata; Tarkshya or Vinateya Rupa / Garudathe
Carrier of Bhagavan Vishnu; Avigjneyah or the One who is enigmatic; Susharadah or of Amiable
Conversationalist; Parashwaayudhaaya or of the Swarupa of Parashu Rama who carries an invincible
axe; Deva or the Adi Deva; Arthakaari or the One who bestows wealth; Subaandhawa or He has
excellent companions; Tumbu Veeno or the One who delights himself by playing Tumbu Veena made
of Thumbi Phala; Maha Kopa or the characterisation of Fury or as stated Namastey Rudra
Manyavey or Kopa Nayana Yuktam; Urthwa Retasey or Urthwa Brahmanda Retah Udaka Rupam
yasya sa Urthwa Retaah or He who is of the Swarupa of the Upper Segment of water of Brahmanda;
Jaleshaaya or of Narayana Swarupa; Ugrah or the Symbol of Anger; Vashamkaro or the One who
names Vamshasa or Genealogy of generations like Surya Vamsha or Chandra Vamsha etc; Vamsha or
the Personification of different Genelalogies itself; Vamsavaadi or Vamsham Venum vaadayati or
the Expert in playing the music based on Venu or flute; Aninditah or Bhagavan Shiva is beyond any
grievance or blame as he is faultless; Sarvangarupi or of Full Form of Physical Appearance ; Mayavi
or Mayinantu Maheshwaram or He is of Prakriti Swarupa of the Alternate Swarupa of Purusha;
Balaaya or of Balo Halaayudha Rupah or of the Avatara of Balarama the elder brother of Lord
Krishna; Bandhanaaya or of Bandhana Paasha Rupa or the One who tightens the ropes of Samsara;
Bandha Karta or the One who is the one responsible of the shackles ; Subandhana Vimochana He also
is the One who releases from the chains and bestows Salvation);
Rakshasoghno Kaamaarih Maha Damshtro Mahaayudhah, Bahudhaa Nanditah Sarvah Shankarah
Chandrashekharah/ Amaresho Maha Devo Vishwa Devassuraariha, Ahnirbhuddhnonilaabhyascha
Chekitaano Haristathaa/ Ajaikapaaccha Kaapaali Trishankurajitasshivah, Dhanvantarih Dhumaketuh
Skando Vaishravanastathaa/ Dhaata Shakrascha Vishnuscha Mitraswvashtaa Dhruvo Darah, Prabhava
Sarvago Vaayuraryamaa Savitaa Ravih/ Ushanguscha Vidhaata cha Mandhaata Bhutabhavanah,
VibhuhVarnavibhavi cha Sarva Kaama Gunaavahah/ Padmanaabho Mahagarbhah Chandravaktronilonalah, Balavaamschopashantascha Puranah Punya Kruttamah/ Kurukarta Kuruvaasi Kurubhuto
Gunoushadhah, Sarvaashrayo Garbhachaari Sarveshaam Praninaampatih/ Deva Devah Sukhaasakthah
Sadasat Sarva Rathnavit, Kailasa Giri Vaasaa cha Himavadgiri Samshrayah/ Kulahaari Kulakartaa
Bahu Vidyo Bahupradah, Vanijo Varthaki Vriksho Vakulah Chandanacchadah/ Hayagreevo Maha
Shatrurlolamscha Mahoushadhih, Siddharthakaari Siddhaarthah Chando Vyakaranottarah/ (81-90)
Rakshashoghnahor the decimator of Rakshasaas; Kaama Devas antoganist; Maha Damshtrah or of
huge jaws of Yagna Varaha Deva; Maha Yuddhaah or the Symbol of titanic battles; Bahudha Nanditah
or made countless Beings happy and contented; *Sharvah or one of the Ashta Murtis of Shiva [*
Ashta Murtis as per Shiva Purana in Shata Rudra Samhita are Sharva ruling East representing
Prithvi / Earth; Bhava ruling North East as Aapas or Water; Rudra securing North as Agni; Ugra
ruling North West in the form of Vayu; Bheema protecting West in the Form of Akasha or Sky;
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Pashupati safeguarding South West being Kshetragjna or the Supreme Soul; Ishana as Surya guarding
South and Maha Deva defending South East as Chandra];
Shankarah or the Provider of Auspiciousness-Sham Kalyaanam karey yasmaaditi Shankarah;
Chandrashekhara or His head adorned with Chandra; Amaresha or the Utmost of Devas; Maha Devah;
Vishwa Devah or the Deva of the Universe in Totality; Asuraariha or the Great Enemy of Asuras;
Ahnirbuddhnyaaya or Maha Sesha in Patala alternative explanation being one of the Names of
Shiva; Anilabhya or of the Swarupa of Vayu; Chekitano or the One who has full knowledge of
Everything; Harih or Hara is another Swarupa of Hari; *Ajaikapaada or one of the Rudras[*Ekadasha Rudras are Kapali, Pingala, Bheema, Virupaksha, Vilohita, Shastra, Ajaikapaada,
Ahirbudhnya, Shambhu, Chanda and Bhava];
*Kapali or He who carried Brahma Kapala since he resented Brahmas wedding his own daughter
Saraswati and snipped the Fifth Head of Brahma thus owing to Brahma Hatya and got the epithet of
Kapali;
Trishanku or He is the Fountain head of Trigunas viz. Satwa-Rajasa- Tamasa; Ajitah or Invincible;
Shivah or Shubhaprada or Provider of Happiness and Propitiousness; *Dhanvantari or Bhishagwa
Swarupa or the Top Physician in the Trilokas who was manifested at the Time of Ksheera Mathana
or churning of the Ocean of Milk along with the Vessel containing Amrita; Dhumaketu or Shiva like a
Comet emerging from Solar System in the Form of a Fire-Ball; Skanda or of the Form of Lord
Kumara; Vaishraavana or of Kubera Rupa; Dhata or of Brahma Swarupa or of Ashta Vasus;
Shakrascha or of Indra Rupa ; Vishnu or the Alternative of Shiva; Mitra or Dwadsha Adityas; Twashta
or Vishwakarma the Architect of Devas or also of of Dwadasha Adityas; Dharah or Devi Bhumi or of
Ashtavasus; Dhruva the Celestial Star holding the axis of the Lokas or One among Ashta Vasus;
Prabhasa or of the Ashta Vasus; Sarvagah or He who exists in all Beings; Aryama or among
Dwadasha Adityas; Savita or of Savitri Swarupa; Ravi or Shiva is of Surya Deva Rupa; Uhanguscha
or Surya with his piercing Sun Rays; Vidhata or the One who decides the Destiny of all Beings;
*Mandhata or Shiva is of the Swarupa of Mandhata[*Mandhata Chakravati of Surya Vamsha born of Vaivaswa Manu in the Lineage of Ikshwaku which
included the Famed Puranjaya / Kakustha and Yuvanashra. Mandhatas birth was indeed intersting:
His father Yuvanashra performed a Unique Yagnya targetting Indra to beget a boy of Indras name and
fame . In the course of the Yagna for a few days, one night Yuvanashra felt extremely thirsty and
drank up the Mantra Jala or the Sanctified Water which the Rishis kept aside with Mantras so that
the Queen could drink and get conceived to beget an Indra-like Son on the following morning. But the
King who drank up the Mantra Jala and he got conceived instead. Eventually after nine months the
King got severe pains and the Rishis cut open the Kings abdomen and delivered a boy. As the boy
cried for milk, Indra put his forefinger which acted as the breast in the childs mouth and saved the
latter! Mandhata later became the undisputed Emporer of Sapta Dwipas on Earth from where Sun
rose at where it was set; he was stated to have discovered Manasa Sarovara on Mount Kailasha and
performed Tapas/ meditation on the banks of the Lake; he built a Serpent Mansion to perfom the
Tapas undisturbed under a Jamun Tree from which its fruits (Blackberry) dropped in the Lake making
the sounds of Jam and the Area underneath the Tree was stated to be famed as Jambu Dwipa!It was
in the lineage of Mandhata were born the Illustrious Purukusta, Muchukunda, Satyarata or Trishanku,
Harischandra, and the Epic Hero Lord Shri Rama of Ramayana Fame];
Bhuta Bhavanah or Shiva is always engrossed in the constructive thoughts of all the Beings in all the
Tri Lokas; Vibhu or the Supreme Most of Total Existence; Varna Vibhavi or the Creator of Chatur
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Varnas of Humanity; Sarva Kaama Gunaavahah or He is the Manifestation of all kinds of features
although the Basic Gunas are Satwa-Rajas-Tamasa and their innumerable applications or
combinations; Padma naabhah or of the Alternate Form of Vishnu who has a lotus stem top from
where the Creator Brahma Deva got maerialised; Maha Garbhah or Maha Devas belly is so huge that
at theTime of Pralaya or of Universal Extinction, the Charaachara Jagator the Creation of all the
Beings was saved in it; Chandra Vaktrah or Shivas Sacrosanct Face is like Chandra with his
brightness and coolness; Anilonalah or Shiva is also of the Swarupas of Agni and Vayu; Balavaanscha
or Maha Deva is of the Symbol of Unsurpassed Shakti or Power; Upashantascha or He indeed is the
Icon of Upashanti or of Reconciliation despite great provocations;
*Puranah or the Form of Timelessness or of Maha Puranas[ viz. Agni-Bhagavata-Brahma-Brahmaanda-Brahma Vaivarta-Bhavishya-Matsya-Kurma-VarahaVaamana-Vishnu-Shiva-Linga-Skanda-Markandeya-Padma-Narada-Garuda-Bhavishya];
Punyakruttey or the Demonstration of Punya or High Merit; Kuru Karta or the Creator of
Kurukshetra; Kuru Vaasa or the One who resides in Kurukshetra; Kuru Bhuto or the Participants of
Kuru Yuddha or the battle of Kuru where many sinful persons perished and some followers of Virtue
survived; Gunoushadhah or Sarva Roga Nivartaka or the Outstanding Curer all kinds of diseases;
Sarvaashrayah or the One who is looked to and surrounded by all the Beings including humans, Devas
and Antoganists; Sarvachari Maha Deva visits and attends to each Prani; Garbhachari or He preserves
and protects the embryos in the bellies; Sarvesham or He is the One who is the safeguard of one and
all; Praninaam patih or He indeed is the Preserver of Pranis; Deva Deva or He is the God of Gods;
Sukhaasakta or He is interested in the Fulfillment of Every Bodys wishes; Sadasat Vara Rartnavit or
the One who could guage the Truth and Falsity just as the assessor of genuine and other qualities of
jewels; Kailasavaasi or Maha Devas residence is the Kailasa moutain formally; Himavadgiri
samshrayah or He is surrouned by Himalaya Mountain Range; Kulahari or Shiva certainly possesses
the insight of those who are the destroyers of Traditions and Values; Kulakarta or He also recognises
the Merit of Upkeeping the Values that are tested by Passage of Time and Practice; Bahu Vidya or
Shiva is the Representation of innumerable Vidyas and branches of Learning; Bahu Pradah or He is
also the Great Provider of such Arts and branches of Knowledge; Vanijah or Shiva is like the
merchant; Varthaki or the Promoter; Vriksho or of the Form of a Tree of Life; Vakula or of Vakula
Pushpa Swarupa; Chandanacchadah or of the Arresting Fragrance of Sandalwood; Haya greevo or of
the Incarnation of Vishnu as *Haya Greeva[*As Vishnu was seated in Yoga Nidra leaning himself on his bow and arrows two Demons named
Madhu and Kaitabha were materialised from the wax of his ears and challenged Brahma. The latter
did not wake upVishnu since doing so would tantamount to Brahma hatya. Brahma then created a
Varmi or white ant to bite the bow string slowly on which Vishnu leaned and as the Varmi did so, the
fore-end of an arrow and the tight string of the bow gave way as there was a reverberating sound like
that of Maha Pralaya and Vishnus head got snapped and fell in Ksheera Samudra on which Vishnu
rested. Brahma and Shiva cried away so loud that Maha Maya Devi had to appear to save the
situation. Meanwhile a very powerful demon called Hayagriva was resorting to merciless penance to
Maha Devi to win her with the boon of invincibility. Devi then granted the boon that no force in the
Three Worlds could kill the demon except by a Species with Horse as its head. Brahma and Shiva then
called for Vishwakarma to kill a powerful horse and replace the latters head to revive Vishnu with a
Horse-head ; the Incarnation of Vishnuas Hayagriva killed the demon Hayagriva instantly. Source:
Devi Maha Bhagavata Purana];
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Maha Shatru or Maha Deva is the most formidable Enemy as in several contexts like his victories
against Tripurasuras, Jalandhara, Shankhachooda, Andhakasura, Gajasura, Nirhad Daithya, Vidal and
Utpal, Arihan and so on; Alolascha or Achanchilah or He is Unshaken by worldly or other attractions;
Mahoushadhah or the Paramount Medicine for curing any type of illnesses-be it Physical, Mental or
Psychological; Siddhartha Kaari or The Propounder of Basic Principles of Dharma thus Shiva is :
Sakala Shastreeyadi Siddha Kara; Siddharthah or Shiva is the Epitome of Sidharthas himself;
Chhando Vyakaranodbhava or He is the Creator of *Six Vedangaas
[*viz. Chhandas Shastra, Vyakarana Shastra, Jyotisha Shastra, Siksha-Sangeeta, Kalpa Grandha, and
Nirukta Varnana];
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Simhanaadah Simha damshtrah Simhasya Simha Vahanah, Prabhaavatmaa Jagatkaalah Kaalo
Lokahitah Tanuh/ Sarango Navachakrangah Ketumali Sadbhavanah, Bhutaalayo Bhuta Patiraho raatra
maninditah/ Vardhitah Sarva Bhutaanaam Nilayascha Vibhurbhavah, Amoghah Samyatoh Hrushtah
Bhojanah Prana dhaaranah/ Dhrutimaan Matimaan Dakshah Satkrutascha Yugaadhipah, Gopaali
Gopatirgraamo Gocharma Vasano harih/ Hiranya baahuscha tathaa Guhaa Paalah Praveshakah,
Prakrishtaarih Mahaaharsho Jitakaamo Jitendriyah/ Gaandhaarascha Suvaasascha Tapaassakto
Ratirnarah, Maha Geeto Maha Nrityohyapsarogana sevitah/ Maha Ketuh Mahaadhaturnaikasaanu
charaschalah, Aavedaneeya Aaveshah Sarva Gandha Sukhaavahah/Taaranastaarano Dhaatah
Paridhipati Khecharah, Samyogo Vardhano Vriddhohyati Vriddho Gunaadhikah/ Nitya Atmaa
Sahaayascha Devasura Patih Patih, Yuktascha Yukta baahuscha Devo Divi Suparvanah/
Aashaadhascha Susha -adhascha Skandado Harino Harah, Vapuraavarta Maanebhyo Vasu shreshtho
MahaPathah/ (91-100)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Simha naadah or Shivas huge scream against his enemies is like the roar of a Lion; Simha damshtrah
or He assumes the damshtraasor the piercing teeth of Narasimha the Incarnation of Vishnu who
terminated Hiranyakashipu Danava and saved Prahlada the exceptional Vishnu Bhakta; Simhasya or
the Swarupa of a fierce Lion; Simha Vahana or the One carried by a Lion; Prabhaavaatma or of the
Brightest Super Soul; Jagat Kaalah or the Regulator of the Time Measurement of the Universe;
Kaalah or the Terminator; Lokahitastanuhu or of the Glorious Physique fully seized of Universal
Welfare; Sarangah or of Impeccable body-parts; *Nava Chakraankah or of Nine Wheels[*Shri Yantra is a Tatrik Instrument comprising Nine Chakras or Wheels arranged one within another
while all the enclosures being arranged in an Over all circle and each wheel has formations of
triangles interlinked with each other; The Nine Chakras are respectively called as Trailokya Mohana,
Sarvaashana Paripurika, Sarva Samkshobhana, Sarva Soubhagya daayika, Sarvaartha Saadhika, Sarva
Rak shaakara, Sarva Roga Hara, Sarva Siddhi Pradaayika, Sarva Rakshaakara, Sarva Roga hara,
Sarva Siddhi Praadayika and Sarvanandamaaya. The Interior-Most Central Point of all the Chakras is
called Bindu.]
Ketumaali or Flagship of His Chariot carries the Emblem of a Vrishabha or Bull; Sadbhavanaya or of
Excellent Thoughts and Feelings; Bhutaalaya or the One who preserves Pancha Bhutas or the Five
Basic Elements in the Universe; Bhutapati or the Chief of all the Beings and the Pancha Bhutas as
well; Ahoraatrah or of the Swarupa of Day and Nights or of Brightness as well darkness; Aninditah or
Bhagavan is blameless as one is responsible for ones own deeds; Vardhitah Sarva Bhutaanaam or
Maha Devas constant endeavour is the upgrade the activities of all Beings in the Universe;
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Nilayascha or He is the Ultimate Destinaton for all; Vibhuh or the One who is Sublime and all
Pervading eternally; Samhyatah or Self- Controlled; Hrushto or Harsha Visishtaya or Distinctively
Blissful; Bhojanah or the One who feeds food to countless Pranis; Praana dharanah or the Provider of
Life-Force to unlmited Beings; Dhrutimaan or the personification of Capability and Tolerance;
Matimaan or of the Symbol of Intellect and Rationality; Dakshah or of Competence and Skill;
Satkrutascha or the One always anxious of providing excellent returns to the Virtuous; Yugaadhipah
or the One well-equipped and deeply engrossed with regulating the Laws and Practices of Yugas;
Gopalo or Gaah Indriyaani Paalayateeti Gopaalah ie. He who preserves sensory organs of the Body
is Gopala; another explanation is that Shiva assumes the Swarupa of Lord Krishna; Gopatih or the
Chief of Cows; Graamaaya or Swara Shastrokta Swarupa or the Scale in Music or alternatively a
multitude of villages and communities representing humanity; Gochamavasano or the wearer of Cow
hides; Harah or the destroyer of all problems and blemishes; Hiranya Baahuscha or Namo Hiranya
Baahavey Senaanye Dishaam cha Pataye Namah-Shiva is of Golden Handed; Guhaa Paalaaya
Pravesshinah or He who protects those Rishis and Cave dwelling Munis; Prakrishtaari or He who
obliterates all kinds of enemies; Maha Harshah or the Unique Symbol of Joy; Jita kaamah or the On
who transcends worldly desires and passions; Jitendriyah or surpasses physical and mental organs and
their effects; *Gandhaarascha or the One of the Sapta Swaras or the Seven Primary notations of
Sangeeta or Music[* The Sapta Swaras are the Ornaments of Shiva as for instance in Shankaraabharana Raagaviz.
Shadaja-Sa, Chatushriti Ri: Rishabha, Antara Ga or Gandhara, Shuddha-Ma:Madhyama,
Panchama-Pa, Chatushruti Dha: Daivata, Kakaali-Ni:Nishaada. Shankaras Ornaments are
represented as follows: Sa for Sarpa, Ri for Rudra, Ga for Ganga, Ma for Mrida or provider of joy, Pa
for Pushpa, Dha for Damaru and Ni for Nishkara];
Suvaasascha or the Resider of the Excellent Kailasa Mountain Top; Tapassakta or He is overwhelmed
in Meditation; Ratih or the Symbol of Physical Satisfaction; Narah or is of the Nara Narayana Rishi
Swarupa; Maha Geetho or He is the Form of Outstanding renderings of Songs and melodies; Maha
Nrityo or Maha Deva is reputed all over the Tri Lokas for His penchant for Cosmic dance popular as
Shiva Tandava; Apsarogana Sevitah or He is specially worshipped by Apsaras who are indeed
renowned for their Dance and Music; Maha Ketuh or of the Distinguished Swarupa of being a Ketu
Dwaja or a Bull Flag on his chariot; Maha Dhatu or the One with huge and never exhausting deposits
of minerals Under ground-Seas-and Mountains in His Srishti; Naikasaanu charaschalah or Maha Deva
has a passion for jumping from one moutain peak to another; Avedaniyaaya or it is difficult to guess
about him excepting through a proper Guru or Instructor; Aavedyah nor possible to do so who does
not deserve; Sarva Gandha Sukhaavah or Shiva is an expert in sifting the fragrances of varied sources
and of joys; Taaranah or Taarayateeti Bhava Sagara or the Facilitator of crossing the Ocean of
Samsara; Charanah or the Steps /Stanzas of Rigvedaadi Scriptures; Dhaata or the Nourisher ; Parithih
or that which has boundaries viz. Bhumi; Pati Khecharah or The Lord of Birds viz. Garuda Deva;
Samyogah or Shiva / Purusha in Union with Prakriti; Vardhanah or the One who is the Enabler of
Growth; Vriddhah or of Old Age; Ati Vriddhah or the Ageless; Nityaatma or the Ever Lasting Soul;
Sahaayascha or the One who is the Singular Source of support and assistance; Devasura Patih or the
One who is the Chief of Devas and Asuras alike; Patih or He indeed is the Chief of all Beings in the
Universe; Yuktascha or Resourceful and Ingenious; Yukta bahuscha or of capable hands; Devah or of
the Swarupa of All Devas put together; Divi Suparvanah or He is the Maha Deva of Devas in
Heavens; Ashaadhascha or the Symbol of Forbearance and Leniency; Sushaadhascha or Ever
Forgiving; Skandhado or or the Branch of Tree or a Branch / Chapter of Human Knowledge; Harita
or Green in complexion literally speaking but alternatively Shiva is stated to be adorable; Harah or
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Maha Deva the dismissal of difficulties; Vapu or the Seed of Creative Ecstasy; Avartamaana or
Parivaramaana or He who rotates the lives of Beings again and again; Vasu Sheshthah or the Supreme
Form of the Beings in Creation; Maha Pathah or The Path to Salvation);
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Shiroh Vimarshascha Sarva Lakshana lakshitah, Akshascha Ratha Yogi cha Sarva Yogi Maha Balah/
Samaamnaayosamaamnaayah Tirtha Devo Maha Rarathaah, Nirjeevo Jeevano Mantrah Shubhaaksho
Bahukarkashah/ Ratnaprabhuto Raktaango Maharnava Vipaanavit, Moolam Vishaalohyamruto
Vkaktaavyaktah Taponidhih/ Aarohanodhirohascha Sheela dhaari Maha Yashaah, Senaakalpo Maha
Kalpo Yogo Yogakaro Harih/ Yugarupo Maha Rupo Maha Vahana Gahano Nagah, Nyaaya Nirvanah
Apaadah Panditohyalopamah / Bahu Maalo Maha Maalah Shashi Hari Lochanah, Vistaaro Lavanah
Kupah Kusumaangah Phalodayah/ Trinetrascha Vishannango Manividdho Jataadharah, Bindu
Visargah Sumukhah Sharah Sarvaayudhah Sahah/ Nivedanah Sukhaajaatah Sugandhaaro
Mahadhanuh, Gandhapaali cha Bhagavaanantah Sarvakarmanaam/ Santhaano Bahulo Baahuh Sakala
Sarvochanah, Karasthaali Kapaalicha Urthva Samhanano Mahaan/ Chaatram Yantra Tantra Vikhyaato
Loka Sarvaashrayah Kramah, Mundo Virupo Vikruto Dandi Kundi chikurvanah/ (100- 110);
(Shiroh or Parama Shivas head is of Yagjna Swarupa since Shruti is quoted as Tasya Yajusheva
shirah; Vimarshacha or Shiva is critically analysed from all quarters as a Complete Entity; Sarva
lakshana lakshta or the One who possesses all the required features to declare him universally;
Akshaya or Eternal as He is Indestructible; Ratha Yogi or He is like the hinge-hold of the Samsara
Chakra ; Sarva Yogi or the One who is keeps correlation and Union with one and all; Maha Balah or
the Emblem of Extraordinary Power and Strength; Samaamnaaya or of the Swarupa of Vedas;
Asamaamnaaya or Maha Deva is far beyond the reach of Vedas as the latter too failed to define Him
correctly; Tirtha Devah or He who is present at all the Sacred Tirthas in varied Deva Swarupas as
Shiva-Vshnu-Devis and so on; Maha Rathaah or the Greatest Charioteer in Trilokas; Nirjeeva or He is
unaffected by Life or Lifelessness as He is beyond the realm of Life; Jeenavah or He is the
Embodiment of Eternal Life; *Mantra or of Mantra Swarupa[*Mantras are Vedic Hymns or Prayers addressed to Devas in the form of Ruchas set up in Chhando
Rupas or of Metrical Chantings often in musical cadences. Mantras are the Beeja Swarupas in
Alphabetical Words as Invocation with concealed meanings targetted to specific Gods like Tri Murtis,
Ganesha, Kumara, Indra, Nava Grahas, etc. besides Devis like Durga, Lakshmi, Sarasvati- Gayatri
and so on. Mantras are also invocations addressed to specified Deities in connection with Vratas,
Pujas, Tirtha Darshanas, Pitru Karmas, Agni Karyas, Rituals related to Samskaras, Yoga Practices,
Astra-Shastra-Chikitsa uses and also of Negative and Destructive purposes too];
Shubhakshah or of Benign and Propitious Eyes; Bahu Karkasah or Maha Deva could also be of very
merciless visage and demeanour; *Ratna Prabhhuto or He is surfeit with Nava Ratnas or *Nine Gems[* Manikya or Ruby worn for protection from Surya; Mukta or Pearl for Chandra; Pravala or Moonga
for Mangala; Marakata or Emerald for Budha; Pushya raaga or Yellow Sapphire for Guru; Vajra or
Diamond for Shukra; Neela or Blue Sapphire for Shani; Gomedha or Hessonite for Rahu and
Vaidurya or Cats Eye for Ketu];
Ratnaangah or Maheshwaras Body Parts are made of the various Ratnas; Maharnava Nipaata Vit or
or the One who absorbs all the Sapta Samudras at the Time of Pralaya or the Great Extermination;
Moolam or the Origin of Creation; Vishalah or Spread out all over the Universe; Amrita or of the
Emblem of Nectar; Vyaktaavyaktah or Maha Deva is Realisable clearlyand at the same time
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Impossible to Guess about; Tapo nidhih or the Personification of deep meditation; Aaropahaanodhi
ropana or Shiva is the One to lift up to Salvation and push down into mortal life- the Expressions are
normally used in the context of Sangeetaabhyasa or the Practice of Music; Sheela dhari or the One
who saves and benefits those with Virtue and Character; Maha Yashaah or of the Swarupa of Fame
and Name; Sena Kalpah or He creates huge Armies by his mere thought; Maha Kalpah or Maha Deva
is also of the Kaala Swarupa in engendering Kalpas one after another; Yogah or the Great Conduit
between Yogis and Himself; Yoga Karah or the One who makes and promotes Yogis; Harih or of
Vishnu Swarupa; Yuga Rupah or the Form of Chaturyugaas of Satya-Treta-Dwapara- Kali Yugas on
repetitive basis; Maha Rupah or of Virat Swarupa containing the Srishti in Totality viz. Tri Lokas,
Pancha Bhutas, Ashta Dikpalakas, Nava Grahas, Deva-Danava-Manushya- Yaksha-GandharvaKinnara-Kimpurusha-Apsaraadi Beings; Maha Vahana or the Great Vehicle carrying the Faithful
devotees; Gahano or the One who enables ascent even to Skies; Nagah or of Bilwaadi Vriksha
Swarupa; Nyaaya Nirvahanah or the Regulator and Enforcer of Justice and Integrity; Apadaaya or
He who has no feet; Panditaaya or the Supreme Form of Pandita or the One who is Omni-Scient;
Alopamaya or the One who is Stable and Fixed as a Mountain; Bahumaalah or the Wearer of
countless garlands; Maha Maala or garlanded from neck to heels by innmumerable devotees;
Shipivishtaaya or the One whose radiant rays are emitted all around; Sulochanah or of Bright and
sparkling eyes; Vistaarah or his magnificence is spread across the entire Universe; *Lavanaaya or of
the Form of one of the Sapta Samudras
[*viz. the Kshaara Samudra surrounding the Jambu Dwipa, the other Oceans being Ikshu Rasa or of
Sugar Cane Juice surrounding Plaksha Dwipa, Sura / Wine Samudra surrounding Salmali Dwipa,
Ghrita / Ghee Samudra around Kusha Dwipa, Dahi / Curd Samudra , Ksheera / Milk Samudra around
Krouncha Dwipa and Suswada / Sweet Water in between Shaka and Pushkala Dwipas];
Kupah or Shiva is present in a huge Lavan Samudra or a tiny Well of Salt water; Kusumangah or
Shiva has the Physical Parts that are soft and fragrant at once; Phalodayah or of fresh and tasty fruits;
Trinetrascha or of Three Eyes representing Satwika-Raajasika- Tamasika Gunas; *Vishannangah or of
Ashta Swarupa Murti or of Eight Subtle Murthis of Shiva
[*Ashta Murtis include Pancha Bhutas of Prithivi-Aaapa or Water-Tejas or Agni-Vayu or Air-Akaasha
or Sky as also Surya- Chandra and Yagjna Purusha];
Manividdha or Shiva has his ears pierced to enable him to wear ear-rings; Jataadharah or He who
wears matted hair; Bindu Swarupa or a dot representing Nothingness or the starting point of the
Universe; Visarga or Shiva assuming activity before Creation; Sumukhah orof Benign Face; Shara
Sarvayudha or Maha Deva is possessive of Powerful Bow and arrows besides several other weapons
of great might and speed; Sahah or fortitude and capability; Nivedana or The Acceptor of Devotional
Offerings; Sukha jataah or the emblem of happiness; Sugandhaaro or the perfonification of fragrance;
Maha Dhanuh or the Swarupa of the most potent Bow popularly as Shiva Dhanu that demolished
Asuras aplenty; Gandha paali or the One who produces and preserves multitude variety of fragrances;
Bhagavaan or Bhagamaishwarya mahaatmya Jnaana Vairagya Yonishu or The Epitome of
Prosperity-Magnificence-Wisdom-Indifference of Worldly Matters; Aantah or Shankara Bhagavan is
Endless; Salakshanah or is the Personification of Ideal Traits; Uthaanah or He is highly analytical,
versatile and patient; Sarva Karmanam or He is the One who is the Origin of all the Actions; Santaano
or of the Rupa of Kalpa Vriksha yielding endless progeny; Bahulo Baahuh or of Innumerable hands
to reach the devotees; Sakalah or the Composite Form of Chandra Kalaas or the features of the
waxing and waning Moon; Sarva Lochanah or He views every event and happening with his eyes;
Karasthaaliney or He who carries in his hand the Bhojana Paatra; Kapaainey He also carries the
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Kapala of Brahmas fifth head as severed by him in view of Shivas Brahma Hatyaa Sin; Urthwa
Simhasanah or Maha Deva is the Occupant of the Highest Throne Ever; Mahan or He is of splendid
Glory; Chhatram or He has the broadest umbrella to save his devotees from the onslaught of hard
difficulties hitting them in the form of severe rains; Yantra Tantra Suvikhyaato Bhagavan Shiva is
reputed as the Master of Yantras and Tantras; Loka Sarvaashrayah Kramah or Maha Devas foot steps
occupy the Tri Lokas; Mundaya or Mandita Shiraya or of Shaven Head; Virupah or of Weird Form;
Vikruta or of Frightening Form as a Deceptive Profile; Dandi or the Holder of a Baton; Kundi or the
Carrier of a bowl on his hands; Vikurvanah or He is not pleased only by performing Rituals alone
without Shradda-Bhakti or dedication and devotion);
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Haryakshah Kakubho Vajri Shata Jihwah Sahasrapaat, Sahasra Baahu Sarvangah Sharanyah Sarva
Loka krit/ Pavitram Tri Madhurmantrah Kanishthah Krishna Pingalah, Brahma danda vinirmatmaa
Shataghni Paasha Shaktimaan/ Padma garbho Maha garbho Brahma garbho Jalodbhavah, Gabhastih
Brahmakrud Brahma Brahmavid Brahmano gatih/ Ananta Rupaschaikatmaa Tigma tejaah
Swayambhuvah, Urthwagaatmaa Pashupatih Vaaaramhaa Manojavah/ Chandani Padma naalaagrah
Sura bhyuttarano narah, Karnikaara Mahaasragvi Neela moulih Pinaaka bhrut/ Umapatih Umaakaanto
Jaahnavi Bhrigu Madhavah, Varo Varaaho Varado Varenyah Sumahaswanah/ Maha Prasado Damanah
Shatruhaa Sweta Pingalah, Preetatmaa Paramatmaa cha rayataatmaa Pradhaana dhrut/ Sarva Paarshwa
Mukhah Tryaksho Dharma Saadhaarano Varah,Charaacharaatmaa Sukshamaa Amrito
Govrisheswarah/ Saadharshih Vasu raadityo Vvaswaan Savitaamritah,`Vyaasah Sargah Susamkshepo
Vistar ah Paryavo Narah/ Rituh Samvatsaro Maanah Pakshah Samakhyaa Samaapanah, Kalaa
Jkaashthaa Lavaa Maatraa Muhurtaah Kshapaah Kshanaah/ (111-120);
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Haryakshaaya or of the attention of Maha Deva by way of the looks of a Loins Eyes; Kakubho or
Kakubho Veenaankerjuna padeyh or the Stringed Instrument or Veena made of the bark of Arjuna
Tree-another explanation of Kakubha is that of Dasha Dishas or the Ten Directions of the Four major
directions of North-East-South-West; the Sub-directions viz. North East, South East, South West and
North West and Upper and Lower Lokas; Vajri or Shiva like diamond is indestructible; Shata Jihwa or
Shiva has hundred tongues like Agni has Sapta Jihwas or Tongues; Sahasra paada or of Thousand
Feet; Sahasra Murthaa or of Thousand Heads; Devendra or Shiva as the alternate Swarupa of Indra;
Sarva Deva Mayah or He is the Manifestation of all the Devas; Guruh or the Supreme Teacher of all
Beings in the Worlds; Sahasra Baahu or of Thousand Hands; Sarvangah or the display of the physical
limbs of one and all; Sharanyah or the Ultimate Refuge for Protection; Sarva Loka krut or the
Designer, Architect and Builder of the Tri Lokas; Pavitram ot the quintessence of Sanctity and Purity;
Tri Madhuh or three types of Sweetness comprising Milk, Sugar candy juice and honey which is of
the liking of Shiva for Lingaabhisheka; Mantrah or Mantras of Rudra Namaka Chamakas comprising :
Om Namastey Astu Bhagavanvishweshwaraaya Maha Devaaya Traimbakaaya Tripurantakaaya
Trikaagnikaalaaya Kaalaagni Rudraaya Neela Kanthaaya Mruyunjyaaya Sarveshwaraaya Sadaa
Shivaaya Shrimanmahaa devaaya Namah etc.; Kanishthah or the One who is concealed in the
Minutest Form as against the Virat Swarupa: Namo Jyeshthaayacha Kanishthaayacha; Krishna
Pingalah or of the Unique Mix of Krishna-Pingala or Bluish -Red complexions: Krishnah kanthey
Anyatra Pingalo Lohitah- Maha Deva is Blue Throated but other-wise steel coloured; Brahmadanda
vinirmitah or the Shiva who constructed and provided the Danda or the Baton with which Brahma
performs the Unique Task of Srishti / Creation; Shataghnah or The One who carries Hundreds of
Paashsas or the distruuctive nooses; Shaktimaan or the Sourcer of Shakti or Extraordinary Power
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and Energy; Padma Garbhah or Shiva is the Alternate Swarupa of Brahma or the Lotus-Born; Maha
Garbha or the Enveloper of the Universe within Himself; Brahma Garbha or The Creator of Brahma
along with Vedas; Jalodbhabah or the One who originally materialised Maha Maya in the Form of
Water; Ghabhastih or Shiva is like the Abundant Fund of Radiance of the thousands of Suryas;
Brahma krit or as the Personifcation of Maha Vidya or the Supreme Knowledge he Originated Vedas
as amplified by Brahma; Brahma or the Para Brahma; Brahma krit or He enabled Vedas to take shape;
Brahmano gatih or Maha Deva is the Final Goal to all Brahmanas as they are blessed with the
Practice and Analysis of Vedas and Vedangas; Ananta Rupah or Maha Deva is of Endless Forms of
Splendour and Glory; Naikatmaa or of multitude of manifestations; Tigmajasswayambhuvah or
Brahma the creator got shocked and stunned at Maha Devas Magnificence; Urthwagaatma or the One
who far surpassed the Totality of Creation-the Universe-Brahma and all; Pashupati or Shiva indeed is
the paramount of all Beings from Brahma downward; Vaataramha or the One Faster than Vayu;
Manmojava or Shiva is in fact as instant as ones thoughts; Chandani or Paraa Shiva enjoys the
coolness and sweet smell of Sandal wood paste; *Padma naalaagra or the Most Complex Profile of
Maha Shiva was impossible to Brahma and Vishnu to visualize[*When Brahma got materialised from the Lotus Head that sprang up from Vishnus navel and
challenged Vishnus superiority, there emerged with profound Omkara Shabda a massive Shiva Linga
and both Brahma and Vishnu could not fathom the top and bottom of the Linga and evenually
realised that indeed there was a Supreme Energy beyond their mutual comprehension viz. Maha
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