In this article, I have presented the complete lyrics of Shiva Swarnamala Stuti “Ishagirisha Naresha”, along with the English meaning of each verse and important information related to this hymn. It also explains what this stuti is, the spiritual message it conveys, and the different opinions regarding its authorship.
Shiva Swarnamala Stuti “Ishagirisha Naresha” Lyrics with Meaning
Īśagirīśa nareśa pareśa maheśa bileśaya bhūṣaṇa bho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Lord! O Master of Mount Kailasa! O Lord of all beings! O Supreme Lord! O Mahesha! O One adorned with serpents as ornaments! O Lord! O Sadashiva accompanied by Goddess Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge at Your divine pair of feet.
Umayā divya sumaṅgala vigraha yāliṅgita vāmāṅga vibho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O All-pervading Lord! Your auspicious and divine left side is lovingly embraced by Goddess Uma. O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I take refuge in Your sacred feet.
Ūrī kuru mām ajñam anāthaṁ dūrī kuru me duritaṁ bho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Lord! Accept me, who is ignorant and helpless, and remove my sins and shortcomings. O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge in Your holy feet.
Ṛṣivara mānasa haṁsa carācara janana sthiti laya kāraṇa bho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Lord! You are the swan dwelling in the lake-like minds of the great sages, and You are the cause of the creation, preservation, and dissolution of the entire universe. O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I take refuge at Your feet.
Antaḥkaraṇa viśuddhiṁ bhaktiṁ ca tvayi satīṁ pradehi vibho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O All-pervading Lord! Grant me purity of heart and unwavering devotion towards You. O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge in Your sacred feet.
Karuṇā varuṇālaya mayi dāsa udāsas tavocito na hi bho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Ocean of Compassion! It is not worthy of You to remain indifferent to this humble servant. O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge in Your holy feet.
Jaya Kailāsa nivāsa pramatha gaṇādhiśa bhū surārcita bho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
Victory to You, O Resident of Mount Kailasa! O Lord of the Pramatha Ganas! O Lord worshipped by the noble and the learned! O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I take refuge in Your sacred feet.
Jhanutaka jhaṅkiṇu jhanutatkiṭa taka śabdair naṭasi mahānaṭa bho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Great Cosmic Dancer! You perform the divine dance to the rhythmic sounds of the damaru—”Jhanutaka, Jhaṅkiṇu, Jhanutatkiṭa, Taka.” O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge at Your feet.
Dharmasthāpana dakṣa tryakṣa guro dakṣa yajña śikṣaka bho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Lord skilled in establishing righteousness! O Three-eyed Guru! O One who taught Daksha through the destruction of his sacrifice! O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge in Your sacred feet.
Balam ārogyaṁ cāyus tvadguṇa rucitaṁ ciraṁ pradehi vibho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O All-pervading Lord! Bless me with strength, good health, long life, and a lasting love for Your divine qualities. O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge in Your feet.
Śarva deva sarvottama sarvada durvṛtta garvaharaṇa vibho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Shiva! O Supreme among the gods! O Bestower of all blessings! O Destroyer of the pride of the wicked! O All-pervading Lord! I seek refuge at Your divine feet.
Bhagavan bharga bhayāpaha bhūta pate bhūtibhūṣitāṅga vibho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Lord! O Destroyer of sins! O Remover of fear! O Lord of all beings! O One whose body is adorned with sacred ash! O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge in Your sacred feet.
Ṣaḍripu ṣaḍūrmi ṣaḍvikāra hara sanmukha ṣaṇmukha janaka vibho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Destroyer of the six inner enemies, the six waves of worldly existence, and the six modifications of life! O Auspicious One! O Father of Lord Kartikeya (Shanmukha)! O All-pervading Lord! I seek refuge in Your holy feet.
Satyaṁ jñānamanantaṁ brahmeti yellakṣaṇa lakṣita bho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O Lord! You are Brahman, characterized by Truth, Knowledge, and Infinity. O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge at Your sacred feet.
Hā hā hū hū mukha suragāyaka gītā padāna padya vibho। Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara śaraṇaṁ me tava caraṇayugam॥
O All-pervading Lord! You are praised in hymns and verses by the celestial singers such as Haha and Huhu. O Sadashiva with Parvati, O Shambhu, O Shankara! I seek refuge at Your divine feet.
What is Shiva Swarnamala Stuti “Ishagirisha Naresha”?
Like Lord Shiva’s “Namami Shamishan” Stuti, Shiva Swarnamala Stuti is a renowned Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva.
This hymn emphasizes that one should worship Lord Shiva because without complete surrender, a person cannot attain spiritual liberation from worldly suffering.
The stuti primarily describes the Saguna (manifest) form of Lord Shiva while also indicating His Nirguna (formless) nature as the Supreme Brahman. Naturally, the formless Absolute cannot be described in the same way as His manifest form.
However, the hymn explains the spiritual benefits attained by becoming absorbed in this formless aspect of Lord Shiva. For example, the verse Bhagavan Bharga Bhayāpaha Bhūta Pate Bhūtibhūṣitāṅga Vibho describes Him as the destroyer of sins and the remover of fear.
Each verse concludes with Sāmba Sadāśiva Śambho Śaṅkara Śaraṇaṁ Me Tava Caraṇayugam, meaning, “O Sadashiva, accompanied by Goddess Parvati! O Shambhu! O Shankara! I take refuge at Your divine pair of feet.” This repeated refrain inspires the devotee to walk the path of complete self-surrender.
Who is the Author of Shiva Swarnamala Stuti?
There is no universally accepted or historically authenticated evidence regarding the authorship of Shiva Swarnamala Stuti. Many sources attribute it to Adi Shankaracharya.
However, there is no clear historical or textual evidence to conclusively support this claim. Therefore, it is not appropriate to state with certainty who composed this hymn.
The stuti is found independently in numerous collections of hymns, worship manuals, and devotional compilations. It is widely recited today, but there is no universally accepted evidence identifying the original ancient scripture in which it first appeared. For this reason, it is generally regarded as an independent hymn in praise of Lord Shiva.
