Shivashtakam Agastya-Krutha
Shivashtakam Agastya-Krutha
Text in Roman script
Devotional text
agayāṭaka
{|| agayāṭaka ||}
a me saphalaṃ jama cā me saphalaṃ tapaḥ |
a me saphalaṃ ānaṃ śabho vapādadaśanā || 1||
kṛtātha'haṃ kṛtātha'haṃ kṛtātha'haṃ mahevara |
a te pādapaya daśanābhatavasala || 2||
iśavaśabhuḥ iśavaśaṃbhuḥ iśavaśaṃbhuḥ iśavaśavaḥ |
iita yāharato inayaṃ idanāyāyātu yātu me || 3||
iśave bhataśave bhataśave bhatabhavebhave |
sadā bhūyā sadā bhūyāsadā bhūyāsuinacalā || 4||
ājama maraṇaṃ yaya mahādevāyadaivata |
mājinayata maṃśe jāto vā āvapatā || 5||
jātaya jāyamānaya gabhathayā'ipa deihanaḥ |
mābhūmama kule jama yaya śabhuna-daivata || 6||
vayaṃ dhayā vayaṃ dhayā vayaṃ dhayā jagaye |
āidadevo mahādevo yadamakuladaivata || 7||
hara śaṃbho mahādeva ivaveśāmaravalabha |
iśavaśakara savamanīlakaṭha namo'tu te || 8||
agayāṭakametau yaḥ paṭhechavasinadhau |
iśavalokamavānoita iśavena saha modate || 9||
|| iyagayāṭaka ||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.