Shriyai chiraya jayatam chakora bandhushekharah ||5|| Prasuna dhulidhorani vidhusaranghripithabhuh | Sahasra lochana prabhritya sheshalekhashekhara Salutations to Lord Shiva, who shines radiantly because of the luster of the gem on the reddish-brown hood of the creeping serpent, Kadambha juice-like red vermilion (kumkum) is smeared on the faces of the Goddesses of direction, Who wears a cloak made of elephant hide, May I find pleasure in that Lord of Bhoota! (ghosts – meaning the mystical beings guarding Kailasa) Mano vinodamadbhutam bibhartu bhutabhartari ||4|| Madandha sindhu rasphuratvagutariyamedure Kadambakunkuma dravapralipta digvadhumukhe |
Jata bhujan gapingala sphuratphanamaniprabha Salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the sporting consort of the daughter of the mountain king (Parvati), In whose mind the universe with all the living beings exist, Whose all-pervading, compassionate glance removes all hardships, Who wears the directions as His apparel.
Kvachidigambare manovinodametuvastuni ||3|| Kishora chandrashekhare ratih pratikshanam mama ||2||Īs the rows of waves of the sacred Ganga move through Lord Shiva’s matted hair, it glorifies His Head, The waves of the river flow into the depths of His locks of hair, A brilliant fire burns on the surface of Lord Shiva’s forehead, And the crescent moon is a jewel on His Head.ĭharadharendrana ndinivilasabandhubandhura Jata kata hasambhrama bhramanilimpanirjhari From Lord Shiva’s matted hair flows the holy river, Ganga consecrating His neck, From His neck hangs the serpent like a garland, From His damaru (percussion instrument) comes the damad-damad-damad sound filling the air, Lord Shiva performs His passionate Tandava dance may the Lord bless us all!