What is Bhootnath Ashtakam?
The Bhootnath Ashtakam is a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva in his form as Bhootnath, the Lord of Ghosts and Spirits. This form of Shiva symbolizes his connection with all beings, including those in subtle or non-physical forms, highlighting his role as a protector and a destroyer of negativity.
The hymn consists of eight verses (Ashtakam) that glorify Lord Bhootnath's divine qualities, powers, and his role as the ultimate guardian against fears, evil spirits, and obstacles. It is recited by devotees to seek Shiva's blessings, protection, and spiritual upliftment.
भूतनाथ अष्टकम् | Bhootnath Ashtakam
शिव शिव शक्तिनाथं संहारं शं स्वरूपम्
नव नव नित्यनृत्यं ताण्डवं तं तन्नादम्
घन घन घूर्णिमेघं घंघोरं घं न्निनादम्
भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम् || १ ||
कळ कळ काळरूपं कल्लोळं कं कराळम्
डम डम डमनादं डम्बुरुं डंकनादम्
सम सम शक्तग्रीवं सर्वभूतं सुरेशम्
भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम् || २ ||
रम रम रामभक्तं रमेशं रां रारावम्
मम मम मुक्तहस्तं महेशं मं मधुरम्
बम बम ब्रह्मरूपं वामेशं बं विनाशम्
भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम् || ३ ||
हर हर हरिप्रियं त्रितापं हं संहारम्
खम खम क्षमाशीळं सपापं खं क्षमणम्
द्दग द्दग ध्यानमूर्त्तिं सगुणं धं धारणम्
भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम् || ४ ||
पम पम पापनाशं प्रज्वलं पं प्रकाशम्
गम गम गुह्यतत्त्वं गिरीशं गं गणानाम्
दम दम दानहस्तं धुन्दरं दं दारुणम्
भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम् || ५ ||
गम गम गीतनाथं दूर्गमं गं गंतव्यम्
टम टम रूंडमाळं टंकारं टंकनादम्
भम भम भ्रम् भ्रमरं भैरवं क्षेत्रपाळम्
भज भज भस्मलेपं भजामि भूतनाथम् || ६ ||
त्रिशूळधारी संहारकारी गिरिजानाथम् ईश्वरम्
पार्वतीपति त्वम् मायापति शुभ्रवर्णम् महेश्वरम्
कैळाशनाथ सतिप्राणनाथ महाकालम् कालेश्वरम्
अर्धचंद्रम् शिरकिरीटम् भूतनाथं शिवम् भजे || ७ ||
नीलकंठाय सत्स्वरूपाय सदाशिवाय नमो नमः
यक्षरूपाय जटाधराय नागदेवाय नमो नमः
इंद्रहाराय त्रिलोचनाय गंगाधराय नमो नमः
अर्धचंद्रम् शिरकिरीटम् भूतनाथं शिवम् भजे || ८ ||
तव कृपाकृष्णदासः भजति भूतनाथम्
तव कृपाकृष्णदासः स्मरति भूतनाथम्
तव कृपाकृष्णदासः पश्यति भूतनाथम्
तव कृपाकृष्णदासः पिवति भूतनाथम् || ० ||
|| इति श्री कृष्णदासः विरचितं भूतनाथ अष्टकम् यः पठति निस्कामभावेन सः शिवलोकं सगच्छति ||
BHOOTHNATH ASHTAKAM
Shiva Shiva Shakti-Naatham Sanhaaram Sham Svaroopam
Nava Nava Nitya-Nrutyam Taandavam Tam Tannaadam
Ghana Ghana Ghurni-Megham Ghan-Ghoram Gham Ninaadam
Bhaja Bhaja Bhasma-Lepam Bhajaami Bhoota-Naatham ||1||
Kala Kala Kaala-Roopam Kallolam Kam Karaalam
Dama Dama Dama-Naadam Damburum Danka-Naadam
Sama Sama Shakta-Gribam Sarbabhootam Suresham
Bhaja Bhaja Bhasma-Lepam Bhajaami Bhoota-Naatham ||2||
Rama Rama Raama-Bhaktam Ramesham Raam Raaraabam
Mama Mama Mukta-Hastam Mahesham Mam Madhuram
Bama Bama Brahma Roopam Baamesham Bam Binaasham
Bhaja Bhaja Bhasma-Lepam Bhajaami Bhoota-Naatham ||3||
Hara Hara Hari-Priyam Tritaapam Ham Sanhaaram
Khama Khama Kshamaashilam Sapaapam Kham Kshamanam
Dhaga Dhaga Dhyaana Moorttim Sagunam Dham Dhaaranam
Bhaja Bhaja Bhasma-Lepam Bhajaami Bhoota-Naatham ||4||
Pama Pama Paapa-Naasham Prajjvalam Pam Prakaasham
Gama Gama Guhyatattvam Girisham Gam Ganaanaam
Dama Dama Daana-Hastam Dhundaram Dam Daarunam
Bhaja Bhaja Bhasma-Lepam Bhajaami Bhoota-Naatham || 5 ||
Gama Gama Geeta-Naatham Doorgamam Gam Gantavyam
Tama Tama Runda-Maalam Tankaaram Tankanaadam
Bhama Bhama Bhram Bhramaram Bhairavam Kshetrapaalam
Bhaja Bhaja Bhasma-Lepam Bhajaami Bhoota-Naatham ||6||
Trishula-Dhaari Sanghaara-Kaari Girija-Naatham Ishvaram
Paarvati-Pati Tvam Maayaa-Pati Shubhra-Varnam Maheshvaram
Kailaasha-Naatha Satee-Praana-Naatha Mahaa-Kaalam Kaaleshvaram
Ardha-Chandram Shira-kiritam Bhoota-Naatham Shivam Bhaje ||7||
Neela-Kanthaaya Sat-Svaroopaaya SadaaShivaaya Namo Namah
Yaksha-Roopaaya Jataa-Dharaaya Naaga-Devaaya Namo Namah
Indra-Haaraaya Tri-Lochanaaya Gangaa-Dharaaya Namo Namah
Ardha-Chandram Shira-Kiritam Bhoota-Naatham Shivam Bhaje ||8||
tava Kripakrishnadasah bhajati Bhoothnatham
tava Kripakrishnadasah smarati Bhoothnatham
tava Kripakrishnadasah pasyati Bhoothnatham
tava Kripakrishnadasah pivati Bhoothnatham || 0 ||
|| Iti Shri Krishnadasah virachitam Bhoothnath Ashtakam yah pathati nishkamabhavena sah shivalokam sagacchati ||
Benefits of Chanting Bhootnath Ashtakam
- Protection from Negativity:
- Shields devotees from evil forces, negative energies, and fears.
- Removal of Obstacles:
- Helps in overcoming challenges in life by invoking Lord Shiva’s divine grace.
- Spiritual Growth:
- Promotes inner peace, self-awareness, and connection with higher spiritual energies.
- Courage and Strength:
- Boosts mental strength and courage to face life's adversities.
- Blessings of Lord Shiva:
- Reciting the hymn pleases Lord Shiva and attracts his blessings for prosperity, health, and well-being.
- Calming the Mind:
- The rhythmic chanting of the verses aids in meditation and calming restless thoughts.
- Relief from Fear:
- Ideal for those who experience fear or anxiety, as Lord Bhootnath is believed to be the destroyer of all fears.
Regular recitation of the Bhootnath Ashtakam with devotion and understanding amplifies its benefits, aligning the devotee with Lord Shiva’s protective and benevolent energies.
