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Shivashtakam Agastya-Krutha

Shivashtakam Agastya-Krutha

Text in Roman script

Devotional text

agayāṭaka
{|| agayāṭaka ||}
a me saphalaṃ jama cā me saphalaṃ tapaḥ |
a me saphalaṃ ānaṃ śabho vapādadaśanā || 1||
kṛtātha'haṃ kṛtātha'haṃ kṛtātha'haṃ mahevara |
a te pādapaya daśanābhatavasala || 2||
iśavaśabhuḥ iśavaśaṃbhuḥ iśavaśaṃbhuḥ iśavaśavaḥ |
iita yāharato inayaṃ idanāyāyātu yātu me || 3||
iśave bhataśave bhataśave bhatabhavebhave |
sadā bhūyā sadā bhūyāsadā bhūyāsuinacalā || 4||
ājama maraṇaṃ yaya mahādevāyadaivata |
mājinayata maṃśe jāto vā āvapatā || 5||
jātaya jāyamānaya gabhathayā'ipa deihanaḥ |
mābhūmama kule jama yaya śabhuna-daivata || 6||
vayaṃ dhayā vayaṃ dhayā vayaṃ dhayā jagaye |
āidadevo mahādevo yadamakuladaivata || 7||
hara śaṃbho mahādeva ivaveśāmaravalabha |
iśavaśakara savamanīlakaṭha namo'tu te || 8||
agayāṭakametau yaḥ paṭhechavasinadhau |
iśavalokamavānoita iśavena saha modate || 9||
|| iyagayāṭaka ||

About this ashtakam — Shiva

Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.

How to chant

Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.

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