Shiv Tandav Stotram
The Shiva Tandava Stotram comprises a collection of hymns or praises (stotras) attributed to King Ravana, spontaneously created in honor of Lord Shiva.
These verses extol the magnificence and divine abilities of Lord Shiva and consist of 1008 Sanskrit verses. This profoundly eloquent expression of devotion portrays Lord Shiva not only as the embodiment of the dance of Tandava or as possessing physical characteristics, but also delves into a deeper understanding of His nature. The stotra depicts Lord Shiva's role as the conqueror of death.
In the concluding verse, despite his worldly possessions, Ravana humbly implores the Lord, "When will I attain true happiness?"
|| Shiva Tandav Stotram ||
Jatat vegalajjala Pravaaha paavitasthale
Galeavalambyaa Lambitaam Bhujanggatungamalikam ।
Damadd Damadd Damaddama Ninadavadamarrvayam
Chakarra Chandtanndavam Tannotu Naah Shivaah Shivam ॥ 1 ॥
Jata Kata Hasambhrrama Bhrramanilimpanirjhari
Vilol vichhi valarrai Virajamana Murrdhani ।
Dhagadd Dhagadd Dhagajjva Lalalata Pattapawake
Kishor Chandra shekhare Ratih Pratikshanam Mam ॥ 2 ॥
Dharaa Dharendra Nandini Vilas Bandhu Bandhura
Sphura Digant Santati Pramod Maan Manse ।
Kripa Kataksha Dhorani Nirrudha Durdhara padi
Kvachi Digambare Mano Vinod Metu Vastuni ॥ 3 ॥
Jata Bhujang Pingala Sphurat Phana Mani Prabhaa
Kadamba kunkuma Drava Pralipta Digva Dhoo Mukhe।
Madaandha Sindhu Ras Phuratva Gutarriya Meduure
Mano Vinod Mad Bhutam Bibhartu Bhoot Bhartari ॥ 4 ॥
Sahasra Lochan Prabhratya Shesh lekhha Shekhar
Prasoon Dhooli Dhoranii Vidhoo Saraang Ghripeetha Bhuuh ।
Bhujanga Raaj Maalya Nibaddha Jaat Jootkah
Shriyaie Chiraaya Jayataam Chakora Bandhu Shekhrahh ॥ 5 ॥
Lalata Chatvara Jvala Dhanajnjaya Sphuling Bha
Nipeet Pancha Sayakam Namanni Limpaa Naayakam ।
Sudhha Mayuukha Lekhhaya Viraaja Maan shekharam
Maha Kapali Sampade Shiro Jataal Mastunah ॥ 6 ॥
Karala Bhala Pattika Dhagadd Dhagadd Dhagajjvala
Dhanajnjaya Hutikruta Prachanda Pancha Sayake ।
Dharra Dharendrra Nandini Kuchaagra Chitrra patrrakaa
Prakalpa Naiika shilpinii Trilochane Ratirr mama ॥ 7 ॥
Naveen Megh Mandalii Niruddha Durrdharaa Sphurrat
Kuhoo Nishithhi Neetmah Prabandha baddha kandharahh ।
Nilimppa Nirrjhari Dhara Stanootu Krutti Sindhhurah
Kalaa Nidhaan Bandhurrah Shriyam Jagadd Dhurandharrah ॥ 8 ॥
Prafulla Neel Pankajja Prapancha kalim Prabha
Vlambi Kanntha kandali Ruchi Prabadhha kanddharam ।
Smaraa chhidam Puraa chhidam Bhava chhidam Makha chhidam
Gajachchidan dhakachidam Tamamtaa kachchidam Bhajje ॥ 9 ॥
Akharva sarvaa mangala Kalla kadamba majnjarri
Rasa pravaaha Madhhuri Vijrambhana Madhuvratam ।
Smaarantakam Puraantakam Bhavantaakam Makhaantakam
Gajanta kandhha kantaakam Tamanta kantakam Bhaje ॥ 10 ॥
Jayatvada bhra vibhrama Bhramad bhujanga Mashvasa
Diwi Nirgamat kram Sfruta karaala Bhal Havyavat ।
Dhimid dhimid dhimid dhvanm Mrudanga tunga mangala
Dhwani krama pravartit Prachandda Tanddavah Shivah ॥ 11 ॥
Drusshad vichitrra talpayor Bhujangga Mauktika sraajor
Garishthha rattnna loshthhayoh Suhrudvi pakshhaa pakshhaayoh ।
Trushnna raviinda chakshushhoh Prajaa Maheem Hendraayoh
Samam Prarvir Tikah Kaddaa Sadaa Shivam Bhajamhyam ॥ 12 ॥
Kada Nilimppa nirjhari Nikunja kotare Vasann
Vimuktta durmatihh Sada Shirah Sthamajnjalim Vahann ।
Vimukta lola lochanno Lalaam bhaal lagnakahh
Shiveti Mantra muchcharan Kadaa Sukhi Bhavamyaaham ॥ 13 ॥
Nilimp Naath naagari Kadammb Maulla mallikaa
Nigumphani bharksharanam Dhooshni kaa Manoharah ।
Tanootu No Manno mudamm Vinodinina Mah nissham
Parishrray Param Padam Tadanga jatvishayam Chayah॥ 14 ॥
Prachanndda Vaad Vaanal Prabhaa Shubh Prachaarani
Mahashhta Siddhi kaamini Jana Vahoot Jalpanaa ।
Vimukta Vaam Lochnoo Vivah kalika Dhwanihi
Shiveti Mantra Bhooshgo Jagjja yay Jayataam ॥ 15 ॥
Imum Hi Nitya meva Mukta Mutta Mottamam EStavam
Pathan smarran Bruvanaro Vishuddhi meti Santatam ।
Hare Guroo Subhakti maashu Yati Nanyaatha Gatiim
Vimohanam Hi Dehinamm Sushanka rassya Chintanamm ॥ 16 ॥
Pooja Vasaana samaye Dasha vaktra Geetam,
Yah Shambhu Poojan param Pathhati Pradoshe ।
Tasya Sthiramm Ratha Gajendrra Turannga Yuktaam,
Lakshmim Sadaiv Summukhim Prada Daati Shambhuh ॥ 17 ॥
Iti Shri Raavan Kritam
Shiv Tandava Stotram Sampoornam
