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Shiv Tandav Stotram is recited to invoke the powerful energy of Lord Shiva and seek his blessings for strength, courage, and spiritual transformation. It is believed that regular recitation helps overcome obstacles and connects the devotee with the cosmic energy of Shiva.
Shiv Tandav Stotram is a powerful hymn composed by Ravana, the demon king of Lanka, after being blessed by Lord Shiva. It describes Lord Shiva's cosmic dance (Tandava) with vivid imagery of his matted hair, the Ganga flowing from his locks, the sound of his damaru, and the power of his movements. The stotram captures the divine energy and destructive aspect of Shiva's dance.
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Sanskrit Verses
जटा टवी गलज्जल प्रवाह पवितस्थले
गलेऽवलम्बितं लम्बितां भुजंगतुंग मालिकम्।
डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनाद वड्डमेगधूषणं
चकार चलतततभुजंग तुंग मालिकम्॥
धिमिर्धिमिर्धिमिर्धिमिर्निनाद वज्रैर्चमत्करैः
धक्काधक्काधक्काधक्कानिनाद वज्रैर्चमत्करैः।
वेध वेध वेध वेध निनाद वज्रैर्चमत्करैः
धक्काधक्काधक्काधक्कानिनाद वज्रैर्चमत्करैः॥
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जटा कटा कटा कटा कटा कटा कटा
जटा कटा कटा कटा कटा कटा कटा
जटा कटा कटा कटा कटा कटा कटा॥
English Translation
Jata Tavi Galajjal Pravaha Pavitasthale
Galevalambitam Lambitam Bhujatung Malikam।
Damaddamaddamaddamanninad Vaddamegdhushanam
Chakar Chalatatbhajang Tung Malikam॥
Dhimirdhimirdhimirdhimirninad Vajrairchamatkaraih
Dhakkadhakkadhakkadhakkaninad Vajrairchamatkaraih।
Vedha Vedha Vedha Vedha Ninad Vajrairchamatkaraih
Dhakkadhakkadhakkadhakkaninad Vajrairchamatkaraih॥
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