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Shiva Stotras by Adi Shankaracharya

Guide to Shiva stotras in the Shankara tradition: Nirvana Shatakam, Panchakshara, Bhujangam, Shivananda Lahari, and more with links to each work.

Shiva stotras attributed to Adi Shankaracharya span terse Vedantic negation, intimate praise, pilgrimage hymns, and repentance. Browse the full Lord Shiva collection or use this guide to choose a starting point.

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All Shiva stotras in this library (18)

Common questions

Which Shiva stotra should I read first?
Nirvana Shatakam (six verses) is the shortest complete introduction. Shiva Panchakshara Stotram is ideal if you want a compact hymn on Om Namah Shivaya.
Is Nirvana Shatakam about Shiva?
It is a terse Advaita hymn on the Self, traditionally attributed to Shankaracharya at the feet of Shiva in Kashi. It negates body, mind, and limiting identities.

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