Lingashtakam - with Sanskrit lyrics | Full song with meaning

Shiva Lingashtakam stotram with sing-along lyrics on-screen.

SHLOKA meanings:
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I bow before the Eternal Shiva Lingam, which is worshipped by Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and other Gods, which is pure and resplendent, and which destroys sorrows arising out of (the cycle of) birth and death. ॥1॥

I bow before the Eternal Shiva Lingam, which is worshipped by Gods and great sages, which destroys desires, which is compassionate, and which destroyed the pride of demon king Ravana. ॥2॥

I bow before the Eternal Shiva Lingam, which is anointed with fragrant pastes, which is the reason behind an increase in wisdom, intelligence and spiritual awareness, and which is worshipped by sages, 'devas' and 'asuras'. ॥3॥

I bow before the Eternal Shiva Lingam, which is adorned with gold and precious gems, which is radiant, and has the king of serpents coiled around it, and which destroyed the 'yagna' of Daksha. ॥4॥

I bow before the Eternal Shiva Lingam, which is anointed with saffron and sandal paste, which is decorated with garlands of lotuses, and which can destroy accumulated sins (of several lifetimes). ॥5॥

I bow before the Eternal Shiva Lingam, which is worshipped by Gods, which gives rise to contemplation and devotion, and which has the splendor of a million suns. ॥6॥

I bow before the Eternal Shiva Lingam, which is enveloped by eight-petalled flowers, which is the cause of all creation, and which destroys eight types of poverty. ॥7॥

I bow before the Eternal Shiva Lingam, which is worshipped by Lord Brihaspati - the guru of gods, which is worshipped by the best of gods, which is always worshipped by the flowers from the celestial garden of gods, which is superior to the best, which is the greatest and which is the ultimate truth. ॥8॥

Whosoever recites this holy octet (Lingashtakam) in the presence of Lord Shiva, will attain the abode of Shiva himself and be in His bliss.

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INFO:
Track: Lingaashtak Stotra
Artist: Pt. Hari Nath
Album: Shiva Tandava

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DOWNLOAD links:
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IMPORTANT dates:
Hartalika Teej 2014: August 28