🕉 अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम् 🕉
Ardhanarishwara Stotram (Full)
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📑 Table of Contents
📖 Introduction
Ardhanarishwara Stotram is a sacred devotional hymn dedicated to the divine form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati united as one. The word "Ardhanarishwara" means "The Lord who is half woman," symbolizing the inseparable union of Shiva (Pure Consciousness) and Shakti (Divine Energy).
This divine form teaches that creation exists through the perfect balance of masculine and feminine energies. The stotram praises this cosmic unity and inspires spiritual harmony, self-realization, and inner balance.
👤 Who Wrote It?
Ardhanarishwara Stotram is traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, one of the greatest saints and philosophers of Sanatan Dharma. He was the principal teacher of Advaita Vedanta, the philosophy of non-duality.
Through this stotram, Adi Shankaracharya beautifully describes the divine qualities of Shiva and Shakti while emphasizing their eternal oneness.
🔱 Ardhanarishwara Roop Significance
The Ardhanarishwara form depicts Lord Shiva on one side and Goddess Parvati on the other. It represents balance between strength and compassion, wisdom and devotion, logic and emotion.
This form reminds devotees that both energies are equally important for spiritual growth and worldly harmony. It is one of the most profound symbols of unity in Hindu philosophy.
📿 Ardhanarishwara Stotram (Full Lyrics)
📿 Ardhanarishwara Stotram (Full)
१. चाम्पेयगौरार्धशरीरकायै कर्पूरगौरार्धशरीरकाय ।
धम्मिल्लकायै च जटाधराय नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवाय ॥१॥
1. champeya-gaurardha-sharirakayai karpura-gaurardha-sharirakaya ।
dhammillakayai cha jatadharaya namah shivayai cha namah shivaya ॥1॥
১. চাম্পেয়গৌরার্ধশরীরকায়ৈ কর্পূরগৌরার্ধশরীরকায় ।
ধম্মিল্লকায়ৈ চ জটাধরায় নমঃ শিবায়ৈ চ নমঃ শিবায় ॥১॥
२. कस्तूरिकाकुङ्कुमचर्चितायै चितारजःपुञ्जविचर्चिताय ।
कृतस्मरायै विकृतस्मराय नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवाय ॥२॥
2. kasturika-kunkuma-charchitayai chita-rajah-punja-vicharchitaya ।
kritasmarayai vikritasmaraya namah shivayai cha namah shivaya ॥2॥
২. কস্তুরীকাকুঙ্কুমচর্চিতায়ৈ চিতারজঃপুঞ্জবিচর্চিতায় ।
কৃতস্মরায়ৈ বিকৃতস্মরায় নমঃ শিবায়ৈ চ নমঃ শিবায় ॥২॥
३. झणत्क्वणत्कङ्कणनूपुरायै पादाब्जराजत्फणिनूपुराय ।
हेमाङ्गदायै भुजगाङ्गदाय नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवाय ॥३॥
3. jhanat-kvanat-kankana-nupurayai padabja-rajat-phani-nupuraya ।
hemangadayai bhujagangadaya namah shivayai cha namah shivaya ॥3॥
৩. ঝণৎক্বণৎকঙ্কণনূপুরায়ৈ পাদাব্জরাজৎফণিনূপুরায় ।
হেমাঙ্গদায়ৈ ভুজগাঙ্গদায় নমঃ শিবায়ৈ চ নমঃ শিবায় ॥৩॥
४. विशालनीलोत्पललोचनायै विकासिपङ्केरुहलोचनाय ।
समेक्षणायै विषमेक्षणाय नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवाय ॥४॥
4. vishala-nilotpala-lochanayai vikasi-pankeruha-lochanaya ।
samekshanayai vishamekshanaya namah shivayai cha namah shivaya ॥4॥
৪. বিশালনীলোৎপললোচনায়ৈ বিকাশিপঙ্কেরুহলোচনায় ।
সমেক্ষণায়ৈ বিষমেক্ষণায় নমঃ শিবায়ৈ চ নমঃ শিবায় ॥৪॥
५. मन्दारमालाकलितालकायै कपालमालाङ्कितकन्धराय ।
दिव्याम्बरायै च दिगम्बराय नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवाय ॥५॥
5. mandara-mala-kalitalakayai kapala-malangita-kandharaya ।
divyambarayai cha digambaraya namah shivayai cha namah shivaya ॥5॥
৫. মন্দারমালাকলিতালকায়ৈ কপালমালাঙ্কিতকন্ধরায় ।
দিব্যাম্বরায়ৈ চ দিগম্বরায় নমঃ শিবায়ৈ চ নমঃ শিবায় ॥৫॥
६. अम्भोधरश्यामलकुन्तलायै तटित्प्रभाताम्रजटाधराय ।
निरीश्वरायै निखिलेश्वराय नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवाय ॥६॥
6. ambhodhara-shyamala-kuntalayai tatit-prabha-tamra-jatadharaya ।
nirishvarayai nikhileshvaraya namah shivayai cha namah shivaya ॥6॥
৬. অম্ভোধরশ্যামলকুন্তলায়ৈ তটিত্প্রভাতাম্রজটাধরায় ।
নিরীশ্বরায়ৈ নিখিলেশ্বরায় নমঃ শিবায়ৈ চ নমঃ শিবায় ॥৬॥
७. प्रपञ्चसृष्ट्युन्मुखलास्यकायै समस्तसंहारकताण्डवाय ।
जगज्जनन्यै जगदेकपित्रे नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवाय ॥७॥
7. prapanchasrishtyunmukha-lasyakayai samasta-samhara-katandavaya ।
jagajjananyai jagadeka-pitre namah shivayai cha namah shivaya ॥7॥
৭. প্রপঞ্চসৃষ্টিউন্মুখলাস্যকায়ৈ সমস্তসংহারকতাণ্ডবায় ।
জগজ্জনন্যৈ জগদেকপিত্রে নমঃ শিবায়ৈ চ নমঃ শিবায় ॥৭॥
८. प्रदीप्तरत्नोज्ज्वलकुण्डलायै स्फुरन्महापन्नगभूषणाय ।
शिवान्वितायै च शिवान्विताय नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवाय ॥८॥
8. pradipta-ratnojjvala-kundalayai sphuran-maha-pannaga-bhushanaya ।
shivanvitayai cha shivanvitaya namah shivayai cha namah shivaya ॥8॥
৮. প্রদীপ্তরত্নোজ্জ্বলকুণ্ডলায়ৈ স্ফুরন্মহাপন্নগভূষণায় ।
শিবান্বিতায়ৈ চ শিবান্বিতায় নমঃ শিবায়ৈ চ নমঃ শিবায় ॥৮॥
९. एतत्पठेदष्टकमिष्टदं यो भक्त्या स मान्यो भुवि दीर्घजीवी ।
प्राप्नोति सौभाग्यमनन्तकालं भूयात्सदा तस्य समस्तसिद्धिः ॥९॥
9. etat pathed ashtakam ishtadam yo bhaktya sa manyo bhuvi dirghajivi ।
prapnoti saubhagyam ananta-kalam bhuyat sada tasya samasta-siddhih ॥9॥
৯. এতৎপঠেদষ্টকমিষ্টদং যো ভক্ত্যা স মান্যো ভুবি দীর্ঘজীবী ।
প্রাপ্নোতি সৌভাগ্যমনন্তকালং ভূয়াত্ সদা তস্য সমস্তসিদ্ধিঃ ॥৯॥
🕯 How & When to Chant
✔ Chant after taking a bath and wearing clean clothes.
✔ Sit in a calm and peaceful place.
✔ Light a lamp before Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
✔ Recite with devotion and concentration.
The most auspicious times are Brahma Muhurta (early morning), evening worship, Mondays, Pradosh Vrat, Maha Shivaratri, and during meditation practices.
✨ Benefits of Chanting
✔ Promotes inner peace and emotional stability.
✔ Strengthens devotion toward Shiva and Shakti.
✔ Helps balance masculine and feminine energies within oneself.
✔ Encourages spiritual growth and self-awareness.
✔ Brings harmony in relationships and family life.
✔ Supports meditation and concentration.
🔗 Related Shiva Stotras & Teachings
Regular recitation of Ardhanarishwara Stotram is believed to bring divine blessings, mental clarity, spiritual harmony, and a deeper understanding of the unity of Shiva and Shakti.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Ardhanarishwara Stotram?
Ardhanarishwara Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to the divine form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati united as one body, symbolizing the balance of masculine and feminine energies.
Who wrote Ardhanarishwara Stotram?
Ardhanarishwara Stotram is traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher and teacher of Advaita Vedanta.
What is the best time to chant Ardhanarishwara Stotram?
The best time to chant Ardhanarishwara Stotram is during the morning Brahma Muhurta or in the evening during meditation and worship.
What are the benefits of chanting Ardhanarishwara Stotram?
Regular chanting helps bring inner peace, spiritual growth, emotional balance, harmony in relationships, and devotion toward Shiva and Shakti.
Can women and men both chant Ardhanarishwara Stotram?
Yes. Ardhanarishwara represents the divine unity of Shiva and Shakti, and the stotram can be chanted by anyone with devotion and sincerity.
