Vedsara Stotra
When silence seeks a voice, it becomes a stotra. The Vedsara Stotra, composed by the great Adi Shankaracharya, is not merely a hymn, it is the distilled nectar of the Vedas, offered at the feet of Lord Shiva. In just a few verses, it captures the essence of non-duality, surrender, and the boundless grace of the Supreme Consciousness.
Each line is a mirror, reflecting the eternal truth that the Self and Shiva are one. Whether you chant it in devotion or contemplate its meaning in silence, this stotra becomes a bridge, from illusion to liberation, from ego to essence.
Benefits
- Deep inner peace
- Ego dissolution
- Spiritual clarity
- Devotional awakening
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
How to Use This Stotra/Namavali for Your Benefit
To truly receive the blessings of this Stotra there are two methods. The first method is that you begin by taking a sankalpa, a heartfelt vow or intention. Decide how many days you will commit to this practice: 7, 9, 11, 21, 40, or any number that feels spiritually aligned with your goal.
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Your intention may be for:
- Financial stability
- A fulfilling job
- Peace and health
- The well-being of a loved one
- Spiritual growth
- Marriage
- Divine grace and protection
- Or any other goal/desire that you may have in mind
The desire should be genuine and positive, never rooted in harm or negativity.
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Daily Recitation Commitment
Choose how many times you will recite the Stotra each day: 3, 5, 7, 11, 21 or more, based on your capacity and devotion. If you miss a day, your sadhana becomes compromised, and you must begin again from Day 1. This discipline strengthens your spiritual resolve.
Second Method: Bhakti Without Boundaries
The second method is that you may choose to chant this Stotra purely out of bhakti—without any time-bound commitments. In such cases, the heart becomes the altar, and sincerity becomes the offering.
Factors That Influence the Results
The fruits of your sadhana depend on:
- The number of daily recitations
- The total duration of your practice (number of days)
- The depth of your concentration and devotion
You can amplify the energy of your sadhana by observing certain spiritual disciplines (these are recommended but no mandatory):
- Avoiding non-vegetarian food
- Refraining from onion and garlic
- Sitting for recitation at the same time daily
- Abstaining from sensual indulgences or distractions
The more difficult and focused your practice, the more profound the blessings/results after its completion.
VEDSARA STOTRA BEGINS
Gajendrasya krittim vasanam varenyam
Lord of all beings, destroyer of sins, Supreme Lord
He wears the elephant hide, the foremost divine One
Jatajuta madhye sphurad gangavaram
Mahadevam ekam smarami smararim
Whose matted locks shine with sacred Ganga water
Mahadev alone I remember, the foe of Kamadeva
Vibhum vishwanatham vibhutyangabhusham
Maheshwara, lord of the gods, destroyer of demons
All-pervading, master of the universe, adorned with sacred powers
Virupaksham indvarka vahni trinetram
Sadanandam ide prabhum panchavaktram
Virupaksha, with three eyes: moon, sun, fire
I praise the ever-blissful, five-faced Lord
Gavendra adhiroodham gunatitaroopam
Lord of the mountains, father of Ganesh, blue-throated One
Seated upon Nandi, His form beyond all qualities
Bhavam bhasvaram bhasmana bhushitangam
Bhavani kalatram bhaje panchavaktram
Source of the world, radiant, adorned with cremation ashes
Husband of Bhavani, I worship the Five-faced Shiva
Maheshan Shoolinjataajootadhaarin
Dear to Shiva, Shambhu, with half-moon adorning the head
Maheshwara, bearer of the trident, and matted locks
Tumeko Jagadvyapako Vishwaroopah
Praseed Praseed Prabho Poornaroop
Only You are all-pervading throughout the universe
Be pleased, O Lord, and be in Your perfect form
Nireeham nirakaram omkaravedyam
The Supreme Soul, the primordial seed of the universe
Free from defect and formless, known through the sacred Om
Yato jayate palyate yena vishwam
Tameesham bhaje leeyate yatra vishwam
From whom the universe is born and sustained
Whom I worship, the Lord in whom everything merges
rnam chaakaashamaste na tandraa na nidraa
No earth, no water, no fire, no air
No sky, no drowsiness, no sleep
Na grishmo na sheetam na desho na vesho
Na yasyasti moortistrimoortim tameede
No heat, no cold, no direction, no clothing
Whose form is intangible, beyond the three forms, I worship that Tameesham
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Shivam kevalam bhasakam bhasakanam
Unborn, eternal, the cause of all causes
Shiva alone, the illuminator of all illuminators
Turiyam tamahparamadyantahiinam
Prapadye param pavnam dvaitahiinam
The fourth state, beyond darkness, without beginning or end
I surrender to the supreme, pure, and non-dual Lord
Namaste namaste chidanandamurte
Salutations, O Lord, who is the embodiment of the universe
Salutations, O form of pure consciousness and bliss
Namaste namaste tapoyogagamya
Namaste namaste shrutijnanagamya
Salutations, O attainable through austerity and yoga
Salutations, O attainable through scriptural knowledge
Mahadeva shambho mahesha trinetra
O Lord! O holder of the trident, O all-pervading One, O Lord of the universe
O Great God, O benign one, O the great Lord with three eyes
Shivakanta shanta smarare purare
Tvadanyo varenyo na manyo na ganyah
Beloved of Parvati, peaceful one, enemy of desire, destroyer of Tripura
Besides You, none is superior, worthy of respect, or to be counted
Gauripate Pashupate Pashupashanashin
Shambhu, Maheshwara, compassionate, wielder of the trident
Husband of Gauri, lord of animals, destroyer of animal traps
Kashipate Karunaya Jagadetadeka-
Tvamhansi Pasi Vidadhasi Maheshvaro’si
Lord of Kashi, full of compassion, the sole support of the world
You are dear as a swan, holding and keeping all near, O Maheshvara
Tvayyeva Tishthati Jaganmrid Vishvanatha
O Lord, O Being, O Rememberer!
From You this entire universe is born and within You it remains stable, O Vishvanatha!
Tvayyeva Gacchati Layam Jagadetadisha
Lingatmake Hara Characharavishvarupin
You alone are the end of the universe, O Lord of the universe,
O Lingam-form, Hara, whose form is the universe consisting of the moving and the non-moving.
