STOTRA KAVACHA
(SHIELD OF PRAYERS)
1) Namastey Deva Devesha Namastyendhaka -sudana,
Devendratwam Balashreshtha Deva Daanava Pujita/ Sahasraaksha Virupaksha Tryaksha Yagnaadhipapriya,
Sarvatah Paanipaadastwam Sarvatokshishiromukhah/ Sarvatah Shrutimaamllokey
Sarvamaavrutya tishthasi, Shankha karno Mahakarnah Kumbhakarnornavaalayah/
Gajendra karno Gokarnah Shatakarno Namostutey, Shatodarah Shataavartah Shata
jimvah Sanaatanah/ Gaayanti twaam Gayatrino archantyantyarkamarkinah, Deva
Daanava goptaa cha Brahma cha twam Shatakratuh/ Murtimaamstwam Mahaamurthih
Samudrah sarasaam nidhih, Twayi Sarvaa Devataahi gaavo goshtha ivaasatey/
Twattah Shareerey pashyaami Somamagnim jaleswaram, Adityamatha Vishnum
cha Bramhaanam sa Bruhaspatim/ Kriyaa Karana Kaaryecha Kartaa Kaaranameyvacha,
Asaccha Sadasacchaiva tathaiva Prabhavaapyayou/ Namo Bhavaaya Sharvaaya
Rudraaya Varadaayacha, Pashunaam Patayechaiva Namostwandhaka ghaatiney/
Trijataaya Triseershaaya Trishulavara dhaariney, Triambakaaya Trinetraaya
Tripuraghnaaya vai namah/ Namaschandaaya Mundaaya Vishwachandadharaayacha,
Dandiney Shankha karnaaya Dandi Dandaaya vai namah/ Namordha Chandikeshaaya
Shushkaaya Vikrutaaya cha, Vilohitaaya Dhumraaya Nilagreevaaya vai namah/
Namostwapratirupaaya Virupaaya Shivaayacha, Suryaaya Surya pataye Suryadhwaja
pataakiney/ Namah Pramatha naashaaya Vrushaskandhaaya vai namah, Namo
Hiranyagarbhaaya Hiranya kavachaaya cha/ Hiranya krutachudaaya Hiranyapataye
namah, Shatru ghaataaya Chandaaya Parna shankhashayaacha/ Namah stutaaya
stutaye stuuyamaanaaya Vai namah, Sarvaaya Sarva bhakshaaya Sarva
bhutaantaraatmaney/
2) Namo homaaya Mantraaya Shukla dhwaja pataakiney, Namonmayaaya Nyaayaaya Namah Kilikilaaya cha/ Namastwaam shamaanaaya shayitaayotthitaaya cha, Sthitaaya Daavamaanaaya kubjaaya kutilaaya cha/ Namo nartana sheelaaya Mukhavaaditra kaariney, Badhaapahaaya Lubdhaaya Geetavaaditra kaariney/ Namo Jyeshthaaya Shreshthaaya Balapramadha -naayacha, Ugraaya cha Namo Nityam Namascha Dashabaahavey/ Namah Kapaala hastaaya sita bhasma priyaayacha, Vibhishanaaya Bhimaaya Bhishma Vrata dharaaya cha/ Naanaa Vikruta Vaktraaya Khadga jimhogra damshtriney, Paksha maasa lavaarthaaya Tumbi Veenaapriyaayacha/ Aghora ghora rupaaya Ghoraaghora taraaya cha, Namah Shivaaya Shantaaya Namah Shantatamaaya cha/ Namo Buddhhaya Shuddhaaya Samvibhaaga Priyaaya cha, Pavanaaya Patangaaya Namah Saankhya -paraaya cha/ Namaschandaika ghantaaya Ghanataajalpaaya Ghantiney, Sahasrashata ghantaaya Ghanataa maalaa priyaya cha/ Pranadandaaya Nityaaya Namastey Lohitaaya cha, Humhumkaaraaya Rudraaya Bhagaakaara priyaayacha/
3) Namopaaravatey Nityam Girivrikshapriyayacha, Namo Yagnaadhipataey Bhutaaya Prastutaayacha/ Yagnavaahaaya Daantaaya Tathyaayacha Bhagaayacha, Namastataaya Tatyaaya Taatinipataye namah/ Annadaayaannapataey Namastwanna bhujaayacha, Namah Sahasrasheershaaya Sahasracharanaayacha/ Sahasrodyutashulaaya Sahasra nayanaayacha,Namo Baalaarkavarnaaya Balarupa dharaayacha/ Namo Baalaarka rupaaya Kaalakreedanakaaya cha, Namah Shudhhaaya Buddhaaya Kshobhanaaya kshayaaya cha/ Tarangingita Keshaaya Muktakeshaaya vain amah, Namah Shatkarma nishtaaya Trikarma niyataayacha/ Varnaashramaanaam Vidhivatpruthagdharma pravartiney, Namah Sreshthaaya Jyeshthaaya Namah Kalakalaayacha/ Sweta pingala netraaya Krishnaraktekshananaayacha, Dharma kaamaartha mokshaaya krathaaya krathanaayacha/ Sankhyaaya Sankhya mukhyaaya yogaadhipataye namah, Namo Rathyaadhirathyaaya chatushpatha pathaayacha/
4) Krishnaajinottareeyaaya Vyaala Yagnopaveetiney, Ishaana Rudrasanghaata Harikesha Namostutey/ Thrayambikaayaambikaanaatha Vyaktaavyakta Namostutey, Kaalakaamada kaamaghna dushtodvrittha nishudana/ Sarvagarhita Sarvaghna Sadyojaata Namostutey, Unmaadana shataavarta Gangaatoyaadra murdhajah/ Chandraadha samyugaavardha meghaavarta namostutey, Namonnadaanakartrey cha Annadaprabhavey Namah/ Anna bhoktrecha goptrey cha twameva Pralayaanala, Jaraayujaandajaaschaiva swedajod -bhijja eva cha/ Twameva Deva Devesha Bhutaagraschaturvidhah, Charaacharasrashtaa twam pratihartaa twameva cha/ Twameva Brahmaa Vishwesha Apsu Brahmavadantitey, Sarvasya Paramaa yonih Shuddhaamsho Jyotishaam nidhih/Ruksaamaani Tathongkaara –maahustwaam Brahmavaadinah,Haai haayi Harey Haayi huvaahaaveti vaasa krut/ Gaayantitwaam Surasreshthaah Saamaga Brahma vaadinah, Yajurmaya Rungmayascha Saamaatharva yutastathaa/ Pathyasey Brahmavaadbhistwaam ganaih, Brahmanaah Kshatriyaa Vaishyaaha Shudraa Varnaaschamaascha ye/ Twamevaashrama sanghascha Vidyustanitamevacha, Samvatsaraswamrutavo maasaa maasaartha mevecha/ Kalaa kaashthaa nimeshaascha Nakshatraani yugaanicha, Vrishaanaam Kakudam twam hi gireenaam shikharaanicha/
5) Simho mrigaanaam cha patayastakshakaananta bhoginaam, Ksheerado hyudadheenaam cha Mantraanaam Pranavastathaa/ Vajram sraharanaam cha vrataanaam Satyamevacha, Twamevecchhaa cha dweshascha Raago Mohah Shamah Kshamaah/ Vyavasaayo dhrutirlobhah Kaamakrodhau Jayaa Jayou, Twam Gadee twam sharee chaapi khatvaangee mudgaree tathaa/ Chhethaa Bhoktaa Prahartaacha netaa mantaasi no matah, Dasha lakshana samyukto Dharmorthah kaama eva cha/ Induh Samudrah Saritah Palvalaani saraamsicha, Tataavalyastrunoushadhyah Pashavo Mriga Pakshinah/ Dravya karma gunaarambhah Kaala pushpa phalapradah, Adischaantascha madhyascha Gayatryonkaara eva cha/ Harito lohitah Krishno Naalah Peetastathaarunah, Kadruscha Kapilo Babhruhu Kapoto matsyakastathaa/ Suvarna retaah vikhyaatah Suvarnaschaapayo kutah, Suvarna naamaah cha tathaa Suvarnapriya yevacha/ Twamindrascha Yamaschaiva Varuno Dhanadonilah, Utphullaschitra bhaanushca Swarbhaanurevacha/ Hotram Hotaacha Homyam cha Hutam chaiva tathaaprabhuh, Trisouparnastathaa Brahmanyajushaam Shata Rudriyam/ Pavitramcha Pavitraanaam Mangalaanaamscha Mangalam, Praanascha twam Rajascha twam Tamah Satvayutastathaa/ Paanopaanah Samaanascha Udaano Vyana evacha,Unmeshascha Nimeshascha Kshuthrut jhrumbha tathaiva cha/ Lohitaangascha Damshtree cha Mahaavaktro Mahodarah, Shuchiromaa Haricchashruurdhva keshaaschalaachalah/ Geetavaaditra nrithyaango geetavaadanaka priyah, Matsyojaalo jalojyayyo Jalavyalah kuteecharah/ Vikaalascha Sukaalascha Dushkaalah Kaala naashanah, Mrutyuschaivaakshayontascha Kshama Maayaa karotkarah/ Samvarto Vartakaschaiva Samvartaka balaahakou, Ghantaaki Ghantaki Ghanti Chudaalo Lavanodadhih/
6) Brahmaa kalaagnivakrascha Danidi Mundastridanda dhruk, Chaturyugaschatur Vedascha –turhotraschatushpathah/ Chaturaashramyanetaa cha Chaturvarna karaschahum, Ksharaaksharah Priyo dhurto Ganairganyo Ganaadhipah/ Raktamaalaambara dharo Gireesho Girijaapriyah, Shilpeeshah Shilpinah Shreshtha Sarva Shilpi pravartakah/ Bhaganetraantakaschandah Pushno Dantavinaashanah, Swaahaa Swadhaa Vashatkaaro Namaskaara Namostutey/ Goodha vratascha Goodhascha Goodha vrata nishevitah, Taranastaaranaschaiva Sarva Bhuteshu taaranah/ Dhaataa Vidhaata Sandhaataa Nidhaataa Dhaarano Dharah, Tapo Brahmacha Satyam cha Brahmacharya tathaarjavam/ Bhutaatmaa Bhutakrudbhuto Bhutabhavya bhavodbhavah, Bhurbhuvah swaratischaiva Bhutohyagni Maheswarah/Brahmaavartah Suraavartah Karmaavartha Namostutey, Kaamabimbavirhantaa Karnikaarastraja priyah/ Gonetaa Goprachaaras –cha Govrusheswara vaahanah, Chaturmukho Bahumukho Raneshwabhimukhah sadaa/ Hiranyagarbhaha Shakunirdhanadortha patirviraat, Adharmahaa Mahadaksho Dandadhaaro Ranapriyah/ Tishthan Sthirascha Shtaanuscha Nishkampascha Sunischalah, Durvaarano Durvishaho Dussaho Duratikramah/ Durdharo Durvesho Nithyo Durdarpo Vijayo Jayah, Shashah Shashaankanayanah Seetoshnaha Kshutrushaa jaraa/ Aadhayo Vyaadhayaschaiva Vyaadhihaa Vyaadhipascha yah, SahyoYagnamrigha Vyaadho Vyaadheenaamaakarokarah/ Shikhandi Pundarikascha Pundarikaavalokanah, Dandadhruk Chakradandascha Roudra bhaagaavinaashanah/
7) Vishapomrutapschaiva Suraapah Ksheerasomapah, Madhupaschaapaschaiva Sarvapascha Balaabalaha/ Vrishaangavaahyo Vrishabhastathaa Vrishabha lochanah, Vrishabhaschaiva Vikhyaato Lokaanaam Lokasamskrutah/ Chandraadityou Chakshushi tey Hrudayam cha Pitaamahah, Agnishtomastathaa deho Dharmakarma prasaadhitah/ Na Brahmaacha Govindah Puraana Rishayo na cha, Mahaatmyam Veditum Shaktaa Yathaatathyena tey Shivah/ Shivaayaa Murtayah Sukshmaastey Mahyam yaantu darshanam,Taabhirmaam Sarvato raksha pitaa putramivairasam/ Rakshamaam Rakshaneeyoham tawaanagha Namostutey, Bhaktaanukampee Bhagavan Bhaktaschaaham sadaatwayi/ Yah Sahasraanyanekaani Pumsumaavritya durdishaam, Tishthatyekah Samudraantey sa mey goptaastu nithyashah/ Yam Vinidraa Jitaswaasaaha Satyasthaaha Samadarshinah, Jyotih Pashyanti yunjnaanaastasmai Yogaatmaney Namah/ Sambhakshya Sarvabhutaani Yugaantey Samuopasthitey, Yah shetey Jalama –dhyasthatam Prapadyombushaayinam/Pravishya vadanam Raahoryaha Somam pibatey nishi, Grastyarkam cha Swarbhaanurbhutwaa Somaagnirevacha/ Angushtha maatraah Purushaa Dehasthaam Sarbva Dehinaam, Rakshantu tey cha maam nithyam nityam chaapyayayantu maam/Enaapyutpaaditaa garbha Aapo Bhaagagataascha ye, Teshaam Swaahaa Swadhaachaiva Aapunuvanti swadanticha/ Harshayaanti na hrashyanti Namastebhyastu nithyashah/ Ye Samudrey Nadidurgey Parvateshu Goshtheshu Kaantaara gahaneshucha/
8) Chatushpateyshu Rathyaasu Chatwareshu Subhaasucha, Hastaswarathashaalasu Jeernodyaanalayeshu cha/Rasaatala gataayechaye cha Tasmaatparam gataah, Namastebhyo Namastebhyastu Sarvashah/ Sarvastwam Sarvago Devah Sarvabhuta patirbhavah, Sarvabhutaantaraatmaa cha teyna twam na nimantritah/ Twameva chejyasey Deva Yagnorvividha dakshinaih, Twameva Kartaa Sarvasya tena twam na nimantritah/ Athavaa maayayaa Deva mohitah sukshmayaa tava, Tasmaattyu kaaranaadyapi twam mayaa na nimantritah/ Praseeda mama Devesha twameva sharanam mama, ,Twam gatistwam pratishthaa cha na chanyosteeti mey matih/
2) Namo homaaya Mantraaya Shukla dhwaja pataakiney, Namonmayaaya Nyaayaaya Namah Kilikilaaya cha/ Namastwaam shamaanaaya shayitaayotthitaaya cha, Sthitaaya Daavamaanaaya kubjaaya kutilaaya cha/ Namo nartana sheelaaya Mukhavaaditra kaariney, Badhaapahaaya Lubdhaaya Geetavaaditra kaariney/ Namo Jyeshthaaya Shreshthaaya Balapramadha -naayacha, Ugraaya cha Namo Nityam Namascha Dashabaahavey/ Namah Kapaala hastaaya sita bhasma priyaayacha, Vibhishanaaya Bhimaaya Bhishma Vrata dharaaya cha/ Naanaa Vikruta Vaktraaya Khadga jimhogra damshtriney, Paksha maasa lavaarthaaya Tumbi Veenaapriyaayacha/ Aghora ghora rupaaya Ghoraaghora taraaya cha, Namah Shivaaya Shantaaya Namah Shantatamaaya cha/ Namo Buddhhaya Shuddhaaya Samvibhaaga Priyaaya cha, Pavanaaya Patangaaya Namah Saankhya -paraaya cha/ Namaschandaika ghantaaya Ghanataajalpaaya Ghantiney, Sahasrashata ghantaaya Ghanataa maalaa priyaya cha/ Pranadandaaya Nityaaya Namastey Lohitaaya cha, Humhumkaaraaya Rudraaya Bhagaakaara priyaayacha/
3) Namopaaravatey Nityam Girivrikshapriyayacha, Namo Yagnaadhipataey Bhutaaya Prastutaayacha/ Yagnavaahaaya Daantaaya Tathyaayacha Bhagaayacha, Namastataaya Tatyaaya Taatinipataye namah/ Annadaayaannapataey Namastwanna bhujaayacha, Namah Sahasrasheershaaya Sahasracharanaayacha/ Sahasrodyutashulaaya Sahasra nayanaayacha,Namo Baalaarkavarnaaya Balarupa dharaayacha/ Namo Baalaarka rupaaya Kaalakreedanakaaya cha, Namah Shudhhaaya Buddhaaya Kshobhanaaya kshayaaya cha/ Tarangingita Keshaaya Muktakeshaaya vain amah, Namah Shatkarma nishtaaya Trikarma niyataayacha/ Varnaashramaanaam Vidhivatpruthagdharma pravartiney, Namah Sreshthaaya Jyeshthaaya Namah Kalakalaayacha/ Sweta pingala netraaya Krishnaraktekshananaayacha, Dharma kaamaartha mokshaaya krathaaya krathanaayacha/ Sankhyaaya Sankhya mukhyaaya yogaadhipataye namah, Namo Rathyaadhirathyaaya chatushpatha pathaayacha/
4) Krishnaajinottareeyaaya Vyaala Yagnopaveetiney, Ishaana Rudrasanghaata Harikesha Namostutey/ Thrayambikaayaambikaanaatha Vyaktaavyakta Namostutey, Kaalakaamada kaamaghna dushtodvrittha nishudana/ Sarvagarhita Sarvaghna Sadyojaata Namostutey, Unmaadana shataavarta Gangaatoyaadra murdhajah/ Chandraadha samyugaavardha meghaavarta namostutey, Namonnadaanakartrey cha Annadaprabhavey Namah/ Anna bhoktrecha goptrey cha twameva Pralayaanala, Jaraayujaandajaaschaiva swedajod -bhijja eva cha/ Twameva Deva Devesha Bhutaagraschaturvidhah, Charaacharasrashtaa twam pratihartaa twameva cha/ Twameva Brahmaa Vishwesha Apsu Brahmavadantitey, Sarvasya Paramaa yonih Shuddhaamsho Jyotishaam nidhih/Ruksaamaani Tathongkaara –maahustwaam Brahmavaadinah,Haai haayi Harey Haayi huvaahaaveti vaasa krut/ Gaayantitwaam Surasreshthaah Saamaga Brahma vaadinah, Yajurmaya Rungmayascha Saamaatharva yutastathaa/ Pathyasey Brahmavaadbhistwaam ganaih, Brahmanaah Kshatriyaa Vaishyaaha Shudraa Varnaaschamaascha ye/ Twamevaashrama sanghascha Vidyustanitamevacha, Samvatsaraswamrutavo maasaa maasaartha mevecha/ Kalaa kaashthaa nimeshaascha Nakshatraani yugaanicha, Vrishaanaam Kakudam twam hi gireenaam shikharaanicha/
5) Simho mrigaanaam cha patayastakshakaananta bhoginaam, Ksheerado hyudadheenaam cha Mantraanaam Pranavastathaa/ Vajram sraharanaam cha vrataanaam Satyamevacha, Twamevecchhaa cha dweshascha Raago Mohah Shamah Kshamaah/ Vyavasaayo dhrutirlobhah Kaamakrodhau Jayaa Jayou, Twam Gadee twam sharee chaapi khatvaangee mudgaree tathaa/ Chhethaa Bhoktaa Prahartaacha netaa mantaasi no matah, Dasha lakshana samyukto Dharmorthah kaama eva cha/ Induh Samudrah Saritah Palvalaani saraamsicha, Tataavalyastrunoushadhyah Pashavo Mriga Pakshinah/ Dravya karma gunaarambhah Kaala pushpa phalapradah, Adischaantascha madhyascha Gayatryonkaara eva cha/ Harito lohitah Krishno Naalah Peetastathaarunah, Kadruscha Kapilo Babhruhu Kapoto matsyakastathaa/ Suvarna retaah vikhyaatah Suvarnaschaapayo kutah, Suvarna naamaah cha tathaa Suvarnapriya yevacha/ Twamindrascha Yamaschaiva Varuno Dhanadonilah, Utphullaschitra bhaanushca Swarbhaanurevacha/ Hotram Hotaacha Homyam cha Hutam chaiva tathaaprabhuh, Trisouparnastathaa Brahmanyajushaam Shata Rudriyam/ Pavitramcha Pavitraanaam Mangalaanaamscha Mangalam, Praanascha twam Rajascha twam Tamah Satvayutastathaa/ Paanopaanah Samaanascha Udaano Vyana evacha,Unmeshascha Nimeshascha Kshuthrut jhrumbha tathaiva cha/ Lohitaangascha Damshtree cha Mahaavaktro Mahodarah, Shuchiromaa Haricchashruurdhva keshaaschalaachalah/ Geetavaaditra nrithyaango geetavaadanaka priyah, Matsyojaalo jalojyayyo Jalavyalah kuteecharah/ Vikaalascha Sukaalascha Dushkaalah Kaala naashanah, Mrutyuschaivaakshayontascha Kshama Maayaa karotkarah/ Samvarto Vartakaschaiva Samvartaka balaahakou, Ghantaaki Ghantaki Ghanti Chudaalo Lavanodadhih/
6) Brahmaa kalaagnivakrascha Danidi Mundastridanda dhruk, Chaturyugaschatur Vedascha –turhotraschatushpathah/ Chaturaashramyanetaa cha Chaturvarna karaschahum, Ksharaaksharah Priyo dhurto Ganairganyo Ganaadhipah/ Raktamaalaambara dharo Gireesho Girijaapriyah, Shilpeeshah Shilpinah Shreshtha Sarva Shilpi pravartakah/ Bhaganetraantakaschandah Pushno Dantavinaashanah, Swaahaa Swadhaa Vashatkaaro Namaskaara Namostutey/ Goodha vratascha Goodhascha Goodha vrata nishevitah, Taranastaaranaschaiva Sarva Bhuteshu taaranah/ Dhaataa Vidhaata Sandhaataa Nidhaataa Dhaarano Dharah, Tapo Brahmacha Satyam cha Brahmacharya tathaarjavam/ Bhutaatmaa Bhutakrudbhuto Bhutabhavya bhavodbhavah, Bhurbhuvah swaratischaiva Bhutohyagni Maheswarah/Brahmaavartah Suraavartah Karmaavartha Namostutey, Kaamabimbavirhantaa Karnikaarastraja priyah/ Gonetaa Goprachaaras –cha Govrusheswara vaahanah, Chaturmukho Bahumukho Raneshwabhimukhah sadaa/ Hiranyagarbhaha Shakunirdhanadortha patirviraat, Adharmahaa Mahadaksho Dandadhaaro Ranapriyah/ Tishthan Sthirascha Shtaanuscha Nishkampascha Sunischalah, Durvaarano Durvishaho Dussaho Duratikramah/ Durdharo Durvesho Nithyo Durdarpo Vijayo Jayah, Shashah Shashaankanayanah Seetoshnaha Kshutrushaa jaraa/ Aadhayo Vyaadhayaschaiva Vyaadhihaa Vyaadhipascha yah, SahyoYagnamrigha Vyaadho Vyaadheenaamaakarokarah/ Shikhandi Pundarikascha Pundarikaavalokanah, Dandadhruk Chakradandascha Roudra bhaagaavinaashanah/
7) Vishapomrutapschaiva Suraapah Ksheerasomapah, Madhupaschaapaschaiva Sarvapascha Balaabalaha/ Vrishaangavaahyo Vrishabhastathaa Vrishabha lochanah, Vrishabhaschaiva Vikhyaato Lokaanaam Lokasamskrutah/ Chandraadityou Chakshushi tey Hrudayam cha Pitaamahah, Agnishtomastathaa deho Dharmakarma prasaadhitah/ Na Brahmaacha Govindah Puraana Rishayo na cha, Mahaatmyam Veditum Shaktaa Yathaatathyena tey Shivah/ Shivaayaa Murtayah Sukshmaastey Mahyam yaantu darshanam,Taabhirmaam Sarvato raksha pitaa putramivairasam/ Rakshamaam Rakshaneeyoham tawaanagha Namostutey, Bhaktaanukampee Bhagavan Bhaktaschaaham sadaatwayi/ Yah Sahasraanyanekaani Pumsumaavritya durdishaam, Tishthatyekah Samudraantey sa mey goptaastu nithyashah/ Yam Vinidraa Jitaswaasaaha Satyasthaaha Samadarshinah, Jyotih Pashyanti yunjnaanaastasmai Yogaatmaney Namah/ Sambhakshya Sarvabhutaani Yugaantey Samuopasthitey, Yah shetey Jalama –dhyasthatam Prapadyombushaayinam/Pravishya vadanam Raahoryaha Somam pibatey nishi, Grastyarkam cha Swarbhaanurbhutwaa Somaagnirevacha/ Angushtha maatraah Purushaa Dehasthaam Sarbva Dehinaam, Rakshantu tey cha maam nithyam nityam chaapyayayantu maam/Enaapyutpaaditaa garbha Aapo Bhaagagataascha ye, Teshaam Swaahaa Swadhaachaiva Aapunuvanti swadanticha/ Harshayaanti na hrashyanti Namastebhyastu nithyashah/ Ye Samudrey Nadidurgey Parvateshu Goshtheshu Kaantaara gahaneshucha/
8) Chatushpateyshu Rathyaasu Chatwareshu Subhaasucha, Hastaswarathashaalasu Jeernodyaanalayeshu cha/Rasaatala gataayechaye cha Tasmaatparam gataah, Namastebhyo Namastebhyastu Sarvashah/ Sarvastwam Sarvago Devah Sarvabhuta patirbhavah, Sarvabhutaantaraatmaa cha teyna twam na nimantritah/ Twameva chejyasey Deva Yagnorvividha dakshinaih, Twameva Kartaa Sarvasya tena twam na nimantritah/ Athavaa maayayaa Deva mohitah sukshmayaa tava, Tasmaattyu kaaranaadyapi twam mayaa na nimantritah/ Praseeda mama Devesha twameva sharanam mama, ,Twam gatistwam pratishthaa cha na chanyosteeti mey matih/
1)My
salutations to you Devadeva, destroyer of Andhakaasura, Devendra, Balashreshtha
who is worshipped by Devas and Danavas alike; You are Sahasraaksha or thousand
eyed, Virupaaksha or with frightening looks, Trayksha or with Three Eyes,
Shankha Karna or conchshell-like ears, Maha Karna or of enormous ears, Kumbha
Karna akin to a vast pot, Arnavaalaya or whose residence is huge like an ocean,
Gaja Karna/ Gokarna Karna or with elephant ears / Cow’s ears; Shata Karna or
ears in hundreds; Shatodara or hundred bellied; Shataavarta or surrounded
by hundreds of bees; Shata jihva or hundred tongued; Gaayanti or Gayatri
devotees singing of Shiva’; Surya bhaktaas worship Shiva in Surya rupa; Deva
Daanavaas worship Shiva with equal devotion; You are Murtimaan, Maha Murti,
deep and abundant like Samudra; all the Devas reside in you and vice versa; we
vision in your physique Chandra, Agni, Varuna, Surya, Vishnu, Brahma, and
Brihaspati; You are the Kriya, Karana, Kaarya, Karta, Kaarana, Asat, Sadsat,
Utpatti, Pralaya, Bhava or Srishti Karta, Sharva, Rudra or the tormentor,
Varada, Pashupati, Killer of Andhakaasura, Trijata, Triseersha, Trishula
dhaari, Traimbaka, Trinetra, and Tripura naashaka. My obeisance to You
Mahadeva! Chanda the highly irritated, Munda the head shaven;
Vishwachanda dharaaya, Dandi, Shankha Karna, Dandidanda or Dandi dharana/ Danda
(Punishment) giver, Artha Chandikeshaaya or Artha Naareeswara; Sushka or
emaciated, Vikruta, Vilohita, Dhumra and Neelagreeva. You are Apratirupa or of
Unique Form; Virupa; Shiva or of Kalyana / Mangala Rupa or of Propitious Form.
Surya deva carries the Flag and Insignia of Yours; You are the Supreme Chief of
Pramatha ganas; the Hiranya garbha Brahma wearing Hiranya Kavacha or Body
Shield made of gold and the Hiranyapati or the Prime Master of Gold representing
Wealth and Prosperity; the Shatru ghaati or the demolisher of enemies and a
Symbol of Fury resisting Injustice and Viciousness; you are the Stuti Swarupa
or the Target of all the acclamations and exaltations by one and all;
Sarva Swarupa or the Representation of the entire Universe; Sarva Bhakshi or
the Great Devourer; your Dwajapataaka or the Bannerflag of Everlasting Victory
is of the Pure White Color. Maha Deva!
2) You are the Homa / Oblations into Agni and also the Mantra with which to invoke Devas and Devis. My greetings and sincere reverences to you always while asleep, awaken, waking up after sleep, while walking, standing or running, or performing nritya or dance and so on. You possess the Forms of Sreshtha (The Highly Distinguished) and the Jyeshtha or the Senior- most; You are the churner of Shakti epitomised; the Ten Handed; Kapaala dhaari; fond of white coloured ash to smear the body; Vibhishana, Bhima, Bhishma Vrata, the Assumer of various repulsive Forms with sword- like tongue and hideous teeth; You are the Time in various units like Paksha-Maasa-Lava and Kshana; the Ghoraghora and Ghoratara Swarupa yet a High Representation of Shanti and Mangala; the benchmark of Shuddha, Buddha and Samvidhanapriya or Purity, Acumen and the Great Provider; You are the Pavana (Wind), Surya and Saankhyaparayana or the Wizard of Sankhya Yoga; You are the Ghanta or the Superlative Bell-its wearer with its magnificent Dhwani and Reverberation; the punisher of Beings for their evil deeds; the Nitya or the Perpetual Lohita Rupa in the habit of making hums like Huum Huum; and Bhagakaara priya Rudra who is unsurpassable.
3) My reverences to you Mahadeva! You have a soft corner for Mountains and Forests full of huge trees; You are the Yagnadhipati, Bhuta-Vartamaana-Bhavishya Rupa or of the Form of Past-Present and Future; the Yajna vaahaka Jitendriya or the Controller of Human Limbs and senses; Satya Swarupa; Bhaga, Tataa-Tataapara- Tataani Pati or the Banks of Waterbodies including the Oceans; You are the Annadata, Anna pati, and Annabhogi too or the bestower of food, the King of Food and also the enjoyer of Food; he who possesses thousand Mastakas / heads and thousand ‘Paadaas’ feet as also Sahasra Shula/ thousand tridents and Sahasra Netras /thousand eyes; the Bakarkavarna / of the hue of Uprising Sun and Bala Swarupa or of the Form of a child; Maha deva! You are the emblem of Shudda / Cleanliness, Buddha / Grandeur; the Kshobana / the Provider of decay with Kshaya rupa or the Feature of bringing about dissolution with Kaal / Time as his puppet or child plaything; Parama Shiva! Your hair curls are dedicated with the forceful waves of Ganga and your hair tresses are fully freeflung and open; You are always engaged in Shatkarma Nishtha (viz. Sandhya Vandana or Gayatri Japa as prescribed and other Brahmanic duties , Adhyayan / Study of Spirituality, Adhyapan / Teathing Spirituality, Yajana or performing and enable others to perform Sacrificial Fires, Daana / Charity and Pratigrahana /accepting danas); Trikarmanataya or engaged in the Three Tasks of Srishti-Paalana-Samhaarana /Creation-Preservation-Destruction; You are the Supreme Organiser and Administrator of Chaturvarnas of Brahmana-Kshatriya- Vaisya and Sudra Varnaas; and Ashramas of Brahmacharya- Grihasta-Vanaprastha and Sanyaasa and thus the Facilitator of Dharma Pravritti; You possess eyes of varied colours like white, yellow, black and red; You are the Icon of Purushaarthaas Dharma, Artha, Kaama and Moksha as also of the Symbol of Kratha / Destruction, Krathana (Samhara Kartha), Saankhya Yoga and Saankhyamukhya; You are the Charioteer of those who deserve to be driven towards the Prime Chaurasta / Four-Road Cross;
4) You wear black skin as your outside shroud and a serpent as your Yagnopaveeta or the Holy Thread; Ishaana Deva! You are the Swarupa of Ekadasha Rudras /Eleven Rudras; Harikesha / who assumes Pale Yellow Hair style; Vyaktaavyakta Swarupa, Amabika -anaatha; Trinetradhaari; Kaala Kaamada Kaamaaghna or the Emblem of Time, Desire and its Destroyer; Dushodvrutta Nishudana or the Slayer of the High Form of Evil Forces; you are the Sarvagarhita / the target of those who could never be gauged, the Sarvaghna (Sarva Samhaaraka), and Sadyojaata; He who could convert any body as mentally imbalanced and encircled with hundreds of such persons; who keeps Ganga on his head; called as Chandrartha samugaavarta or he who is encircled by Chandra and Meghaavarta or surrounded by clouds; the Provider of Anna / Food and the Lord of those who provide Anna to others; the Annabhokta and Anna Rakshaka /The Great Consumer of Food and its Protector; You are the Pralaya kaaleena Agni or the Gigantic Fire at the Time of the Universal Annihilation; Devadeveswara! You are the Unique Form of Four kinds of Praanis or Beings viz. Jaraayuja (who wear out with passage of Time like human beings, animals etc); Andaja or are born out of Eggs like birds; Swedaja or those which are born of sweat like worms; and Udbhijja or spring out of soil / Earth; You are also the Srashta and Pratiharta / the Creator and Discharger of Charachara Jagat; You are Vishveswara, Brahma as also the Brahma of Mahajala Swarupa; Sudhaamshu / Moon and the Deposit of Jyotisha; Brahmavaadi Maharshi calls You as Ruk-Saama and Omkaara; Brahmavetthas who recite Saamagaana Ruchas / stanzas like ‘Haayi Haayi Harey Haayi Huvaa Haaveti’ are always engaged in your commendation; You are the Yajurveda, Rukveda, Sama Veda and Atharvana Veda; Brahmavetthaas are immersed in the Adhyayan or study of Kalpas and Upanisdhads extolling you; You are the Chaturvarna of Brahmana-Kshatriya-Vaishya and Shudras; You are the sparkle of Lightning, resound of clouds; Time Units like Samvatsara, Ritu, Maasa, Paksha, Kala, Kaashtha, Nimesha, Nakshatra and Yugas are all of Shiva Rupa; You are also the Vrishabha Kakud (Bull’s hump) and Giri Shikhara (Mountain Peak) alike.
5) Maha Deva! You are like the Lion among animals; Takshaka and Sesha Naga among the Serpents; the Ksheera Sagara among the Oceans; Pranava among the Mantras; Vajra among the Shastras; and Satya Narayana among Vratas; You are the Icchaa (Desire), Dwesha (Dislike), Raaga (Affection), Moha (Infatuation), Shanti (Peace), Kshama (Patience), Vyavasaaya ( Strong Decision), Dhairya ( Courage), Lobha (Greed), Kaama (Passion), Krodha (Anger), Jaya (Victoy) and Paraajaya (Defeat); You are the Armoury like Gada, Baana, Dhanush, Khatvaanga, and Mudgara; You are the Chhettha (Expurgator), Bhettha (disintegrator) and Praharta (Striker or Attacker); Neta (Chief), Mantaa (Convincer), Manukta (the Persuader); Dasaguna, Dharmaartha Kaama Moksha Swarupa; You are of the Swarupa of Indu, Samudra, Nadi, Palvala or small pond, Sarovara, Lata or creeper, grass, Anna / Food, Pashu, Mriga, and birds; You are also Dravya (Money), Karma / Deeds, and Gunas; You are the Provider Fruits and Flowers as per Seasons; The Maker of the Beginning, the Middle and the End as also the Gayatri and Omkaara Swarupa; You constitute the colours of Green, Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, Kapila, Babhru, Kapota, Shyama and so on; you are the Suvarnaretha or Agni; popular by the name of Gold and as fond of Gold; Devadeva! You are Indra, Yama, Varuna, Kubera, Vaayu, the incandescent Agni, Swarbhanu or Rahu and Surya; the Havana Hota, Hotra or Havan, Homya or worshipped as Homa, Huta or Havi and Prabhu; you are the Trisouparna Rucha or Three leafed Stanza and Yagurveda’s Shata Rudriya or the One who is worshipped by various Devas, Danavas, Dikpalakas, Nava Grahas, Rishis, Bhuta-Preta-Piscachas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Rakshasas, Manavas, Mountians, Nagas etc; You are the Most Sacred and Hallowed, the Mangala among Mangalas or the Most Propitious; the Pancha Praanaas viz. Praana, Apaana, Samaana, Udaana, and Vyana; the Three Gunaas of Satva, Rajas, and Tamogunas; Unmesha-Nimesha or Opening and Closing of Eyes; the Hunger and Thirst; You are Lohitaanga or of Red coloured Murti; Damshtri or the one with Damshtras / tusks; Maha Vaktra or Huge Faced; Mahodara or Big bellied; Shuchi Roma or of Sacred body hairs; Haricchamashru or yellow moustached and bearded; Urthva Kesha or of lifted up head hairs; the Sthaavara-Jangamas or Moveable and Immobile Beings; Geeta-Vaadya-Nritthaanga or of Song-Music-Instrumental and Dance Forms; Parameswara! You are the Emblem of Music and Dance; you are the Matsya, Jala or its Life-Providing water and Life-taker viz. the jaal or the net; Maha Deva! None could ever win over you; You are the Water snake residing in water and lonely Grihasti or the much married family person; indeed You are the Form of Vikaala or the Negative Time, Sukaala or the Positive Time, Dushkaala or Bad Time; and Kaala naashaka or the destroyer of Time; You are indeed the Mrityu, Akshaya or Everlasting and Anta or the Terminator; the Kshama or of Endless Capacity; Maya and of the all-pervading Beams of Luminosity; You are the Samvarta or Pralaya Kaala, Vartaka or of the Everlasting Vidya; Samvartaka or of Pralaya Kaala and Balaahaka or Clouds; Since you wear a Ghanta or big bell, you are popular as Ghantaki and Ghanti; You sport a tuft on the back of head and the entire Samudra of salt water is of your Swarupa.
6) You are Brahma having Kaalaagni on his face, with shaven head and as an ascetic wearing a Tri-danda; you are of the Form of Chatur Yugas of Satya-Treta-Dwapara and Kali; Chatur Vedas of Ruk-Yajur-Saama and Atharvana; Chaturhotra or four kinds of ‘Hotaas’ (Conductors) at Yagnas and the meeting point of Chatushpathas or Four Roads; the Regulator of Chaturaashramaas of Brahmacharya-Garhastya-Vaanaprasatha and Sanyaasa; and of Chaturvarnas of Brahmana-Kshatriya-Vaishya and Shudras. You are the representation of Kshaya (Dissolution) and Akshaya (Permanance), Priya (Affection), Dhurta (Disgust), Gananeeya (Distinguished) and Ganapati; You adorn red-bead necklaces and red clothing; the Swami of Mountains and Vaani / Voices; the Master of Shilpakaaraas, the Shilpa Sreshthi and the Trainer of Shilpis; being of extremely angry profile, you have broken the teeth of Pusha (Sun God); You are the manifestation of Swaha (offerings to Agni or by water), Swadha (oblations to Pitras), and Vashatkara (Personification of Vedic Sacrifice); You are the ‘Goodha Vrata’ or the worship by way of Vrata or prescribed way of Puja and Goodha / with a hidden conternt and aim; the Performer of Goodha Vrata and the target of those who perform the Goodha vrata; You are the Swarupa of ‘Tarna’or Moksha as also the Taarana or Provider of Moksha; You are the Movement of the Inner Soul of all Beings; the Dhata or the one who holds; the Vidhata or the destiny maker, Sandhaata or the Germinator, Dharana (the hold), Dhara or he who provides the hold; You are the Tapas or Meditation, Brahma or the Supreme Creator, Satya or the Eternal Truth; Brahmacharya (the Celibacy), and Arjiva or the Symbol of Saralata /Softness; You are the Bhutaatma or the inner soul of one and all; the Sourcer of the Bhutaatmaas; Bhuta Swarupa; the Originator of Bhuta-Vartamaana-Bhavishya; the Bhurloka- Bhuvarloka- Swarloka, the Bhutaatma, Agni and Maheswara; You are thde Brahmaavarta-Suraavarta and Kaamaavarta; the destroyer of Kamadeva Vigraha; You are fond of Karnikaara /Kanera flower garland wearer; indeed you are the Goneta, Gopracharaka or the Sanchalaka of Indriyas and Goswami who rides over Nandi Deva. My Prayers to you Paramatma! Protection of Trilokaas is entirely in your holy hands; you are Govinda or Gorakshaka, Gopaalaka or the safeguard of cows, and Gomaarga or the safe passage of cows; indeed you are the Akhanada Chandraabhimukha or the One with Eternally Moon-Faced Supreme Being of Extreme Pleasantness; You are indeed the faceless, or with a face none too attractive, or with four faces or of multiple faces or with a face ever peaceful and sport full in the midst of battles! You are Hiranya -garbha Brahma, Dhanada the Provider of wealth, Dhana Swami, Viraat Purusha, Adharmahaa or the demoplisher of viciousness, Maha Daksha, danda dhaari and Yuddha Premi; You are Tishthan or Ever Standing or Seated firmly; Sthira or Ever-Steady, Sthaanu or fixed, Nishkampa or Never Shaken, Nischala or immobile, Durvaaran or avoidable with great difficulty; Durvishaha or Unbearable, Dusshah or difficult to tolerate, Duratikrama or unsurpassable; you are not possible to hold nor bring under control, Durdamya or unmanageable, always victorious as the personification of success; You are like a hare, Chandra is your eyes; You are the symbol of extreme cold and oppressive heat; You are hunger, thirst, old age, Adhi or of Mentally / Psychologically disturbed and Vyadhi or physiologically unhealthy and at the same time the promoter and demolisher of diseases; you are the icon of tolerance; the Yagnarupi, Shikhandi or the wearer of Peacock feathers; Pundarika or of Kamalarupa dhari; Danda dhaari, Chakra danda and Roudrabhaagaa Vinaashanah or he who had the names as Danda,Chakra and Roudra bhaaga.
7) Indeed you are Great Consumer of Amrit, Visha, Dudha, Soma, Madhu, Jala or any drink alike with equal ease.You are the Vrishabha Swarupa as you to stride the Bull of Dharma / Virtue; your eyes resemble those of a Vrishabha and in fact you are popularly worshipped as a Vrishabha all over! The whole Universe is engaged in your Sanskaara or worship by way of Puja and Abhisheka. Maha Deva! Your two Eyes represent Chandra and Surya, your heart is of Brahma Swarupa, Agnishtoma is like your Body, and Dharm Karma is your Shringaara or ornamentation. Brahma, Vishnu and Sanaatana Rishis are unable to assess the real image of you! May I be blessed with your very kind Darshan in the form of your highly auspicious Sukshma Rupa? May I be granted protection from my attackers just as a father would as I do indeed deserve safety as I have overcome of my ego that led me into arrogance and ego; I prostrate before you with humility and sincere veneration as I am fully purged of my unpardonable short-comings, while innumerable Yogeswaras are in constant endeavor to discover the splendid and illuminated Parama Tatwa of Yours steeped into Satvikaguna. I seek your forgiveness Maha Deva as at the Time of Pralaya You resort to Yoga Nidra as Jalashaayi when the entire Universe is submerged and is under surrender seeking your asylum. When Chandra drinks Amrit from inside your mouth in the form of Rahu, Surya too gets sustenance from you by assuming the Form of Ketu and in the Form of Agni as Soma Swarupa, I seek shelter in you. May you provide me sanctuary as you exist in all the Beings as thumb-like figures of Jeevatma and to me too grant the same kind of benevolence! I salute your Mangalamaya Shivarupa as all the human beings enter their Garbhas are provided with Swaha or Pushti / Growth and Swadha or Swadhishta Rasa by you and once the Jeevaas are out, you make them cry and laugh intermittently! To that Paramatma who manifests and permeates the Srishti among Samudras, Rivers, Unreachable Places, Parvataas, Caves, Vrikhsas, Forests, Agamya sthalaas, Sky routes, Cross roads, Streets, Sabhas, Gajashaalaas, Ashva shaalaas, Ratha shaalaas, Vaatikaas, old houses, Pancha Bhutaas, Dishaas or Directions, Sub-Directions, between Indra and Surya, Chandra and Surya and in Sub-Terrain Bilwa Swarga viz. Rasatala and other lokas etc. I kneel down in admiration and devotion as I salute you again and again!
8) Bhagavan! You are Sarva Swarupa, Sarvavyaapi, Sampurna Bhuta Swami, the Cause of Creation, the Antaraatma of Sarva Bhutaas; that was why I did not send any Invitaion to you the Yagna that was organized by me; indeed You are the Chief Deity worshipped in any Sacrifice as you are the Outstanding Supreme Power most adulated; I was in fact covered by Maya when I erred and ignored you. Please, Please, do very kindly forgive me Devadi Deva as you are my Gati, Pratishtha and my strong conviction that being a personification of Mercy You will definitely forgive me: Paseeda mama Devesha twameva sharanam mama, Thwam Gatistwam Pratishtha cha na chaanyesteeti mey matih/
2) You are the Homa / Oblations into Agni and also the Mantra with which to invoke Devas and Devis. My greetings and sincere reverences to you always while asleep, awaken, waking up after sleep, while walking, standing or running, or performing nritya or dance and so on. You possess the Forms of Sreshtha (The Highly Distinguished) and the Jyeshtha or the Senior- most; You are the churner of Shakti epitomised; the Ten Handed; Kapaala dhaari; fond of white coloured ash to smear the body; Vibhishana, Bhima, Bhishma Vrata, the Assumer of various repulsive Forms with sword- like tongue and hideous teeth; You are the Time in various units like Paksha-Maasa-Lava and Kshana; the Ghoraghora and Ghoratara Swarupa yet a High Representation of Shanti and Mangala; the benchmark of Shuddha, Buddha and Samvidhanapriya or Purity, Acumen and the Great Provider; You are the Pavana (Wind), Surya and Saankhyaparayana or the Wizard of Sankhya Yoga; You are the Ghanta or the Superlative Bell-its wearer with its magnificent Dhwani and Reverberation; the punisher of Beings for their evil deeds; the Nitya or the Perpetual Lohita Rupa in the habit of making hums like Huum Huum; and Bhagakaara priya Rudra who is unsurpassable.
3) My reverences to you Mahadeva! You have a soft corner for Mountains and Forests full of huge trees; You are the Yagnadhipati, Bhuta-Vartamaana-Bhavishya Rupa or of the Form of Past-Present and Future; the Yajna vaahaka Jitendriya or the Controller of Human Limbs and senses; Satya Swarupa; Bhaga, Tataa-Tataapara- Tataani Pati or the Banks of Waterbodies including the Oceans; You are the Annadata, Anna pati, and Annabhogi too or the bestower of food, the King of Food and also the enjoyer of Food; he who possesses thousand Mastakas / heads and thousand ‘Paadaas’ feet as also Sahasra Shula/ thousand tridents and Sahasra Netras /thousand eyes; the Bakarkavarna / of the hue of Uprising Sun and Bala Swarupa or of the Form of a child; Maha deva! You are the emblem of Shudda / Cleanliness, Buddha / Grandeur; the Kshobana / the Provider of decay with Kshaya rupa or the Feature of bringing about dissolution with Kaal / Time as his puppet or child plaything; Parama Shiva! Your hair curls are dedicated with the forceful waves of Ganga and your hair tresses are fully freeflung and open; You are always engaged in Shatkarma Nishtha (viz. Sandhya Vandana or Gayatri Japa as prescribed and other Brahmanic duties , Adhyayan / Study of Spirituality, Adhyapan / Teathing Spirituality, Yajana or performing and enable others to perform Sacrificial Fires, Daana / Charity and Pratigrahana /accepting danas); Trikarmanataya or engaged in the Three Tasks of Srishti-Paalana-Samhaarana /Creation-Preservation-Destruction; You are the Supreme Organiser and Administrator of Chaturvarnas of Brahmana-Kshatriya- Vaisya and Sudra Varnaas; and Ashramas of Brahmacharya- Grihasta-Vanaprastha and Sanyaasa and thus the Facilitator of Dharma Pravritti; You possess eyes of varied colours like white, yellow, black and red; You are the Icon of Purushaarthaas Dharma, Artha, Kaama and Moksha as also of the Symbol of Kratha / Destruction, Krathana (Samhara Kartha), Saankhya Yoga and Saankhyamukhya; You are the Charioteer of those who deserve to be driven towards the Prime Chaurasta / Four-Road Cross;
4) You wear black skin as your outside shroud and a serpent as your Yagnopaveeta or the Holy Thread; Ishaana Deva! You are the Swarupa of Ekadasha Rudras /Eleven Rudras; Harikesha / who assumes Pale Yellow Hair style; Vyaktaavyakta Swarupa, Amabika -anaatha; Trinetradhaari; Kaala Kaamada Kaamaaghna or the Emblem of Time, Desire and its Destroyer; Dushodvrutta Nishudana or the Slayer of the High Form of Evil Forces; you are the Sarvagarhita / the target of those who could never be gauged, the Sarvaghna (Sarva Samhaaraka), and Sadyojaata; He who could convert any body as mentally imbalanced and encircled with hundreds of such persons; who keeps Ganga on his head; called as Chandrartha samugaavarta or he who is encircled by Chandra and Meghaavarta or surrounded by clouds; the Provider of Anna / Food and the Lord of those who provide Anna to others; the Annabhokta and Anna Rakshaka /The Great Consumer of Food and its Protector; You are the Pralaya kaaleena Agni or the Gigantic Fire at the Time of the Universal Annihilation; Devadeveswara! You are the Unique Form of Four kinds of Praanis or Beings viz. Jaraayuja (who wear out with passage of Time like human beings, animals etc); Andaja or are born out of Eggs like birds; Swedaja or those which are born of sweat like worms; and Udbhijja or spring out of soil / Earth; You are also the Srashta and Pratiharta / the Creator and Discharger of Charachara Jagat; You are Vishveswara, Brahma as also the Brahma of Mahajala Swarupa; Sudhaamshu / Moon and the Deposit of Jyotisha; Brahmavaadi Maharshi calls You as Ruk-Saama and Omkaara; Brahmavetthas who recite Saamagaana Ruchas / stanzas like ‘Haayi Haayi Harey Haayi Huvaa Haaveti’ are always engaged in your commendation; You are the Yajurveda, Rukveda, Sama Veda and Atharvana Veda; Brahmavetthaas are immersed in the Adhyayan or study of Kalpas and Upanisdhads extolling you; You are the Chaturvarna of Brahmana-Kshatriya-Vaishya and Shudras; You are the sparkle of Lightning, resound of clouds; Time Units like Samvatsara, Ritu, Maasa, Paksha, Kala, Kaashtha, Nimesha, Nakshatra and Yugas are all of Shiva Rupa; You are also the Vrishabha Kakud (Bull’s hump) and Giri Shikhara (Mountain Peak) alike.
5) Maha Deva! You are like the Lion among animals; Takshaka and Sesha Naga among the Serpents; the Ksheera Sagara among the Oceans; Pranava among the Mantras; Vajra among the Shastras; and Satya Narayana among Vratas; You are the Icchaa (Desire), Dwesha (Dislike), Raaga (Affection), Moha (Infatuation), Shanti (Peace), Kshama (Patience), Vyavasaaya ( Strong Decision), Dhairya ( Courage), Lobha (Greed), Kaama (Passion), Krodha (Anger), Jaya (Victoy) and Paraajaya (Defeat); You are the Armoury like Gada, Baana, Dhanush, Khatvaanga, and Mudgara; You are the Chhettha (Expurgator), Bhettha (disintegrator) and Praharta (Striker or Attacker); Neta (Chief), Mantaa (Convincer), Manukta (the Persuader); Dasaguna, Dharmaartha Kaama Moksha Swarupa; You are of the Swarupa of Indu, Samudra, Nadi, Palvala or small pond, Sarovara, Lata or creeper, grass, Anna / Food, Pashu, Mriga, and birds; You are also Dravya (Money), Karma / Deeds, and Gunas; You are the Provider Fruits and Flowers as per Seasons; The Maker of the Beginning, the Middle and the End as also the Gayatri and Omkaara Swarupa; You constitute the colours of Green, Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, Kapila, Babhru, Kapota, Shyama and so on; you are the Suvarnaretha or Agni; popular by the name of Gold and as fond of Gold; Devadeva! You are Indra, Yama, Varuna, Kubera, Vaayu, the incandescent Agni, Swarbhanu or Rahu and Surya; the Havana Hota, Hotra or Havan, Homya or worshipped as Homa, Huta or Havi and Prabhu; you are the Trisouparna Rucha or Three leafed Stanza and Yagurveda’s Shata Rudriya or the One who is worshipped by various Devas, Danavas, Dikpalakas, Nava Grahas, Rishis, Bhuta-Preta-Piscachas, Gandharvas, Yakshas, Rakshasas, Manavas, Mountians, Nagas etc; You are the Most Sacred and Hallowed, the Mangala among Mangalas or the Most Propitious; the Pancha Praanaas viz. Praana, Apaana, Samaana, Udaana, and Vyana; the Three Gunaas of Satva, Rajas, and Tamogunas; Unmesha-Nimesha or Opening and Closing of Eyes; the Hunger and Thirst; You are Lohitaanga or of Red coloured Murti; Damshtri or the one with Damshtras / tusks; Maha Vaktra or Huge Faced; Mahodara or Big bellied; Shuchi Roma or of Sacred body hairs; Haricchamashru or yellow moustached and bearded; Urthva Kesha or of lifted up head hairs; the Sthaavara-Jangamas or Moveable and Immobile Beings; Geeta-Vaadya-Nritthaanga or of Song-Music-Instrumental and Dance Forms; Parameswara! You are the Emblem of Music and Dance; you are the Matsya, Jala or its Life-Providing water and Life-taker viz. the jaal or the net; Maha Deva! None could ever win over you; You are the Water snake residing in water and lonely Grihasti or the much married family person; indeed You are the Form of Vikaala or the Negative Time, Sukaala or the Positive Time, Dushkaala or Bad Time; and Kaala naashaka or the destroyer of Time; You are indeed the Mrityu, Akshaya or Everlasting and Anta or the Terminator; the Kshama or of Endless Capacity; Maya and of the all-pervading Beams of Luminosity; You are the Samvarta or Pralaya Kaala, Vartaka or of the Everlasting Vidya; Samvartaka or of Pralaya Kaala and Balaahaka or Clouds; Since you wear a Ghanta or big bell, you are popular as Ghantaki and Ghanti; You sport a tuft on the back of head and the entire Samudra of salt water is of your Swarupa.
6) You are Brahma having Kaalaagni on his face, with shaven head and as an ascetic wearing a Tri-danda; you are of the Form of Chatur Yugas of Satya-Treta-Dwapara and Kali; Chatur Vedas of Ruk-Yajur-Saama and Atharvana; Chaturhotra or four kinds of ‘Hotaas’ (Conductors) at Yagnas and the meeting point of Chatushpathas or Four Roads; the Regulator of Chaturaashramaas of Brahmacharya-Garhastya-Vaanaprasatha and Sanyaasa; and of Chaturvarnas of Brahmana-Kshatriya-Vaishya and Shudras. You are the representation of Kshaya (Dissolution) and Akshaya (Permanance), Priya (Affection), Dhurta (Disgust), Gananeeya (Distinguished) and Ganapati; You adorn red-bead necklaces and red clothing; the Swami of Mountains and Vaani / Voices; the Master of Shilpakaaraas, the Shilpa Sreshthi and the Trainer of Shilpis; being of extremely angry profile, you have broken the teeth of Pusha (Sun God); You are the manifestation of Swaha (offerings to Agni or by water), Swadha (oblations to Pitras), and Vashatkara (Personification of Vedic Sacrifice); You are the ‘Goodha Vrata’ or the worship by way of Vrata or prescribed way of Puja and Goodha / with a hidden conternt and aim; the Performer of Goodha Vrata and the target of those who perform the Goodha vrata; You are the Swarupa of ‘Tarna’or Moksha as also the Taarana or Provider of Moksha; You are the Movement of the Inner Soul of all Beings; the Dhata or the one who holds; the Vidhata or the destiny maker, Sandhaata or the Germinator, Dharana (the hold), Dhara or he who provides the hold; You are the Tapas or Meditation, Brahma or the Supreme Creator, Satya or the Eternal Truth; Brahmacharya (the Celibacy), and Arjiva or the Symbol of Saralata /Softness; You are the Bhutaatma or the inner soul of one and all; the Sourcer of the Bhutaatmaas; Bhuta Swarupa; the Originator of Bhuta-Vartamaana-Bhavishya; the Bhurloka- Bhuvarloka- Swarloka, the Bhutaatma, Agni and Maheswara; You are thde Brahmaavarta-Suraavarta and Kaamaavarta; the destroyer of Kamadeva Vigraha; You are fond of Karnikaara /Kanera flower garland wearer; indeed you are the Goneta, Gopracharaka or the Sanchalaka of Indriyas and Goswami who rides over Nandi Deva. My Prayers to you Paramatma! Protection of Trilokaas is entirely in your holy hands; you are Govinda or Gorakshaka, Gopaalaka or the safeguard of cows, and Gomaarga or the safe passage of cows; indeed you are the Akhanada Chandraabhimukha or the One with Eternally Moon-Faced Supreme Being of Extreme Pleasantness; You are indeed the faceless, or with a face none too attractive, or with four faces or of multiple faces or with a face ever peaceful and sport full in the midst of battles! You are Hiranya -garbha Brahma, Dhanada the Provider of wealth, Dhana Swami, Viraat Purusha, Adharmahaa or the demoplisher of viciousness, Maha Daksha, danda dhaari and Yuddha Premi; You are Tishthan or Ever Standing or Seated firmly; Sthira or Ever-Steady, Sthaanu or fixed, Nishkampa or Never Shaken, Nischala or immobile, Durvaaran or avoidable with great difficulty; Durvishaha or Unbearable, Dusshah or difficult to tolerate, Duratikrama or unsurpassable; you are not possible to hold nor bring under control, Durdamya or unmanageable, always victorious as the personification of success; You are like a hare, Chandra is your eyes; You are the symbol of extreme cold and oppressive heat; You are hunger, thirst, old age, Adhi or of Mentally / Psychologically disturbed and Vyadhi or physiologically unhealthy and at the same time the promoter and demolisher of diseases; you are the icon of tolerance; the Yagnarupi, Shikhandi or the wearer of Peacock feathers; Pundarika or of Kamalarupa dhari; Danda dhaari, Chakra danda and Roudrabhaagaa Vinaashanah or he who had the names as Danda,Chakra and Roudra bhaaga.
7) Indeed you are Great Consumer of Amrit, Visha, Dudha, Soma, Madhu, Jala or any drink alike with equal ease.You are the Vrishabha Swarupa as you to stride the Bull of Dharma / Virtue; your eyes resemble those of a Vrishabha and in fact you are popularly worshipped as a Vrishabha all over! The whole Universe is engaged in your Sanskaara or worship by way of Puja and Abhisheka. Maha Deva! Your two Eyes represent Chandra and Surya, your heart is of Brahma Swarupa, Agnishtoma is like your Body, and Dharm Karma is your Shringaara or ornamentation. Brahma, Vishnu and Sanaatana Rishis are unable to assess the real image of you! May I be blessed with your very kind Darshan in the form of your highly auspicious Sukshma Rupa? May I be granted protection from my attackers just as a father would as I do indeed deserve safety as I have overcome of my ego that led me into arrogance and ego; I prostrate before you with humility and sincere veneration as I am fully purged of my unpardonable short-comings, while innumerable Yogeswaras are in constant endeavor to discover the splendid and illuminated Parama Tatwa of Yours steeped into Satvikaguna. I seek your forgiveness Maha Deva as at the Time of Pralaya You resort to Yoga Nidra as Jalashaayi when the entire Universe is submerged and is under surrender seeking your asylum. When Chandra drinks Amrit from inside your mouth in the form of Rahu, Surya too gets sustenance from you by assuming the Form of Ketu and in the Form of Agni as Soma Swarupa, I seek shelter in you. May you provide me sanctuary as you exist in all the Beings as thumb-like figures of Jeevatma and to me too grant the same kind of benevolence! I salute your Mangalamaya Shivarupa as all the human beings enter their Garbhas are provided with Swaha or Pushti / Growth and Swadha or Swadhishta Rasa by you and once the Jeevaas are out, you make them cry and laugh intermittently! To that Paramatma who manifests and permeates the Srishti among Samudras, Rivers, Unreachable Places, Parvataas, Caves, Vrikhsas, Forests, Agamya sthalaas, Sky routes, Cross roads, Streets, Sabhas, Gajashaalaas, Ashva shaalaas, Ratha shaalaas, Vaatikaas, old houses, Pancha Bhutaas, Dishaas or Directions, Sub-Directions, between Indra and Surya, Chandra and Surya and in Sub-Terrain Bilwa Swarga viz. Rasatala and other lokas etc. I kneel down in admiration and devotion as I salute you again and again!
8) Bhagavan! You are Sarva Swarupa, Sarvavyaapi, Sampurna Bhuta Swami, the Cause of Creation, the Antaraatma of Sarva Bhutaas; that was why I did not send any Invitaion to you the Yagna that was organized by me; indeed You are the Chief Deity worshipped in any Sacrifice as you are the Outstanding Supreme Power most adulated; I was in fact covered by Maya when I erred and ignored you. Please, Please, do very kindly forgive me Devadi Deva as you are my Gati, Pratishtha and my strong conviction that being a personification of Mercy You will definitely forgive me: Paseeda mama Devesha twameva sharanam mama, Thwam Gatistwam Pratishtha cha na chaanyesteeti mey matih/
OM Siva ( The
auspicious) (2) Hara ( The Destroyer) (3) Mrida (Giver of Happiness) (4) Rudra
( Trouble Shooter, Evil Demolisher) (5) Pushkar ( Provider of Good Health), (6)
Pushpalochana ( Lotus-Eyed) (7) Arthagamya ( Target / Fulfiller of Desires) (8)
Sadachar
(
Sustainer of Virtue), (9) Sharva ( Terminator of Humanity) (10) Shambhu ( Giver
of Goodness) (11)Maheswar ( The Supreme) (12) Chandrapida ( Head worn by Moon)
(13) Chandramouli ( Moon Ornamented) (13) Viswam ( Universe in Totality) (14)
Viswam-Bhareswar (Full Occupier of Universe) (15) Vedanta Sarva Sandoha
(Essence of Vedas and Sciptures) (16) Kapali (Wearer of Skulls) (17) Nilalohita
(Blue and Red Haired) (18) Dhyanadhar (Rooted in Meditation) (19) Aparicchhinna
(Indestructible) (20) Gauri bharta (Husband of Gauri) (21) Ganeswara (Chief of
‘Pramathaganas’) (22) Ashta- murthi (Lord of Eight Representations of Universe
like Sky, Air, Fire and so on) (23)Vishwamurthi (Manifestation of the entire
Universe) (24) Trivarga Swarga Sadhanah (Facilitator of Dharma, Artha and
Moksha or Virtue-Wealth-Salvation combine) (25) Jnana Gamya ( Final Destination
of Vedic Knowledge) (26) Dhritha Prajna ( Strong Willed) (27) Deva Devaha ( The
Supreme God of Gods) ( 28) Trilochana ( The Three Eyed or of Three Gunas
(qualities), Trilokas, Tri Vedas, Triaksharas of Bimba- Akara, Vukara, Makara
and Om) (29) Vamadeva ( Suppressor of Evil minds and handsome personality)(30)
Mahadeva ( Super God ) (31) Patu ( Remover of Sorrows of Devotees) (32)
Parivridh ( Lord of the Universe) (33) Vridha (Advanced) ( 33) Viswarup
(Universal Figure) (34) Virupaksha (Vicious-Eyed to the Evil) (35) Vaaneesh
(
Master of Veda Vani / Sarasvathi) (36) Suchi Sattama ( Uncontaminated by Three
Gunas and hence Spotless) (37) Sarvapramana Samvaadi ( Guarantor of Vedas
and Holy Scriptures) (38) Vrishanka ( Bearer of Bull’s Sign denoting War
against Evil) (39) Vrishvahan ( He whose Carrier as Nandi Bull) (40) Esha (
Master of the Whole Universe) (41) Pinaki ( He who carries Pinaki named
bow/arrow) (42) Khatvanga (User of a self-limb as a weapon) (43)Chitra vesha
(Dressed as per needs of occasions) (44) Chirantana ( Oldest unaffected by time
and changes) (45) Tamohara ( Demolisher of Darkness / Ignorance) (46)
Mahayogi (Most versatile in Ashtanga Yoga or all kinds of yogas) (47)
Gopta ( Protector by means of various illuminations) (48)Brahma ( Omni Creater
and Omni featured) (49) Dhurjati (Wearer of Ganga by His matted Hairs) (50)
Kalakala (He keeps a track of ‘Mrityu and ‘Yama’or Death and Devastation)
( 51) Krittivasa ( Wearer of Tiger Skin) (52) Shubhaga (Most attractive and
prosperous)(53) Pranavatmaka (Surfeit with the Soul of Omkara)(54) Unnadhra (
Controller of human beings) (55) Purusha ( Supreme Being Present all over and
all times) (56) Jushya ( The Most deserved by Three Means of Speech, Thought
and Action) (57) Durvasa ( Dressed in coarse yarn clothing or as a Sage of same
name) (58) Purashasana ( Destroyer of Demon Tripura) (59) Divyaudha (Possessor
of most potent weapons) ( 60) Skandaguru ( Father and Teacher of Kartikeya)
(61) Parameshthi ( The Ultimate) (62) Paratpara (The Supreme ), Unknown and
Timeless) (63) Anadi Madhya Nidhana ( He who has no origin, middle or end)(64)
Girisha
(
Lord of Mountains) ( 65)Girijadhava ( Parvathi’s husband) (66) Kuberabandhu
(Relative of Yakshadhi pati- Kubera) (67) Srikantha (Possessor of Vedas in His Throat) (68) Loka- varnottama (The Greatest among Brahmaloka and other lokas) (69) Mridu
(Soft natured to devotees) (70) Samadhivedya (Who has the knowledge of Samadhi in Yoga) (71) Dhanurdhari (Carrier of Bow and arrows) (72) Nilakantha (Blue Throated one retaining Poisonous Flames) (73) Parasvadhi (Promoter of virtue among devotees to inculcate of happiness to others) (74) Visalaksha (The Broad Eyed) (75) Mrigavyaghra (Who is ready to assume tiger form to save deer) (76) Suresha (Supreme Lord of Devas) (77) Suryatapana ( Provider of the Heat of Sun to the Wicked or Provider of Heat to the Sun God Himself) (78) Dharmadhyaksha ( Chief Preserver of Virtue) (79) Kshama Kshetra ( Origin of Tolerance) (80) Bhagavan ( Possessor/ Yielder of Six kinds of Wealth; viz. Dhana or Money, Dhanya or Granary, Dhairya or Courage, Santana or Progeny, Jaya or Victory and Vidya or Knowledge ) (81) Bhaganetrabhida ( Remover of eyes of Bhaga at Daksha Prajapati’s Yagna (82) Ugra ( Ferocious) (83) Pasupati (Chief of Beings) (84)Tarksha (Siva in Kasyap’s form) (85) Priya Bhakta (Beloved of Devotees) (86) Parandapa (Generator of High heat) (87) Daata (Giver of Boons) (88) Dayakara (Merciful) (89) Daksha (Highly Capable) (90) Kapardi (Provider of Gyan) (91) Kamashasan (Controller of Love and Destroyer of Kamadeva) (92) Smashana- nilaya (Resides of Burial Ground) (93) Sukshmah (infinitesimal) (94) Smashanastha (A resider of Graveyard) (95) Maheswara (Foremost Commander of Universe) (96) Loka Kartha (Creator of the Universe) (97) Mrigapathi (Protector of Animals) (98) Mahakartha (Creator of Five Elements) (99) Poshak (Sustainer) (100) Visvaasakartha (Granter of Confidence) (101) Mahoushadhi (Huge Source of Medicines for Physical Well-being or Smasher of Worldly Bondages) (101) Somapaha (Giver of Soma or Nectar to Devas) (102) Amritaha (Self-sprung Nectar for immortality) (102) Soumyaha (Serene looking to devotees) (103) Mahateja (Unparalleled Radiance) (104) Mahadyutih (Great Illumination) (105) Tejomaya (All Pervading Light) (106) Amritamaya( Replete with Nectar) (107) Annamaya ( Food is God; ‘Anna’ is Brahma) (108) Sudhapati ( Chief Protector of Nectar) (109) Uttara ( Paramatma descends to uplift humanity) (110) Gopati (Master of Earth, Heaven, Humanity, Goddess of Learning Sarasvathi, Illumination and Water) (111) Gopta ( Chief Administrator of All Species) (112) Jnana Gamya ( Final Goal of Vedic Knowledge) (113) Pracheen ( Siva is Unaffected by Time and hence Ageless) (114) Niti ( Dispenser of Morals to those who need) (115) Suniti ( Clean Hearted) (116) Soma ( Source of Medicines as He made available to Moon) (117) Soma rathah ( Happy to enjoy and give Soma rasa) (118) Sukhi ( Happy by Himself and makes others Happy too) (119) Ajatashatru ( He has no Challenger) (120) Alok ( Self Illuminated and Illuminating) (121) Sambhavya (Esteemed by all-Devas or Danavas) (122) Havyavahan (Reaches Havi or Oblations to Devas in the form of Fire or Agni) (123) Lokakara (Creator of the Worlds) (124) Vedakara (Populariser of Vedas like Rig, Yaju and Sama Vedas) (125) Sutrakara (Creator of Maharshis like Veda Vyasa who scripted Principles or Sutras) ( 126) Sanatanah ( Ageless and Permanent) (127) Maharshi Kapilacharya ( Siva in the form of Kapilacharya who was the Exponent of Sankhya Shastra ( 128) Viswadipti ( The Luminosity of the Whole Universe) ( 129) Trilochanah (The Three Eyed or the Spring of Three Gunas of Satva, Rajas and Tamas) (130) Pinakidharanka (The Holder of Pinaki Bow) (131) Bhudeva (The Supreme in the form of readily cognizable Earth (132) Swastidah (Provider of Righteousness and Contentment) (133) Sudhih (Bestower of Supreme Enlightentment) (134) Dhatrudhama (Possessor of Superior Energy) (135) Dhamakarah (The Cause of Son’s Exraordinary Brightness and Heat) (136) Sarvah (The All-Pervading) (137) Sarva Gocharah (The All-Perceiver) (138) Brahma srikah (Generator of Brahma and Vedas) (139) Viswasrikah (The Builder of the Worlds) (140) Sargah (Reflection of Self-Creation) (141) Kavih (Self-scripted or Self- Composer (142) Priyah (The Loved One) (143) Shakha (In the appearance of Rishi named Shakha) (144) Vishaka (In the Form of Kartikeya) (145) Gosakha (The Materialization of the Various Branches of Vedas) (146) Siva (The Foundation of the Entire Cosmos) (147) Bhishak (He in the Form of Dhavantari or Physician providing well being to all) (148) Anuttama (Incomparably righteous) (149) Gangaplavodak (The eternal flow of Great Ganges is poor in comparison to Him) (150) Jana tarakah (Uplifter of humanity) (151) Bhavya (Fully Propitious) (152) Pushkala (Abundant (153) Sthapti (Architect of all the Worlds) (154) Sthira (Stable and Steady) (155) Vijitatma (A Triumphant Super Soul) (156) Vishyatma (A Marvelous Soul of the Universal Happenings) (157) Vidheyatma (Excellent Soul of Submissive Worlds) (158) Bhuta Vahana Sarathy (The Driving Force to Brahma the Controller of Humanity) (159) Saganaah (He who has Pramatha Ganas always) (160) Ganakaya (Indestructible along with Pramathaganas) (161) Sakirthi (Highly Reputed) (162) Chhinnasamsayah ( He whose doubts are destroyed) (163) Kamadeva (The Lord of Desires like ‘Dharmarthas’) (164) Kamapalah (Bestower of Fulfillments)(165) Bhasmoddhuulitha Vigrah (Of Ash laden Physique) (166) Bhasmapriyo (An Enthusiastic of Ash) (167) Bhasma saayi (Fond of lying in ash) (168) Kami (Endower of Desires)(169) Kantha (Highly Attractive)(170) Kritagama (Executor of Agamas /Vedas)(171) Samavartha (Executor of Life Cycles) (172) Anirvyuktatma (All encompassed Soul)(173) Dharma Punjah (Consummated Virtue) (174) Sadasiva (Always Propitious) (175) Akalmashah ( Never Tarnished) (176) Chaturbahu ( Four Armed) (177) Duravasah ( Who Cannnot be kept in mind for long (178) Durasadhaha( Attainable with rigorous Tapasya or Commitment) (179) Durlabha
(Achieve only with highest devotion) (180) Durgama (Reach Him only with enormous difficulty) (181) Durga (Realise with Enduring Trauma) (182) Sarva ayudha Visarada
(Versatile in the art of weaponry like Sastra or physically applied and ‘Astra’or Mantra Enabled ones) (183) Adhyatmika Yoga Nilayah ( Expert in Yoga Practice to destroy miseries of body and mind) (184) Suthanthu ( He who keeps with Him the wide World) (185)Thanthu Vardhanah ( He who broadens the world)(186) Subhangah ( Possessor and Provider of Propitious Body Parts) (187) Loka Saranga(Assimilator of the essence of Lokas or the Pranava/Omkara )(188) Jagadish (Controller of the ‘Jagat’or the Lokas (189) Janardana ( Demolisher of the sorrows of Humans) (190) Bhasma Suddhikara ( He who cleans up with Ash) (191) Meru ( Who Stays at Meru Mountain) (192) Ojasvi (Full of Ojas or Vigour / Essential Energy) (193) Suddha Vigraha ( Pure Physique) (194) Asaadhyah ( Not easy to realise) (195) Sadhu Sadhyah (Possible of realisation only by the Virtuous) (196) Bhritya Markata Rupa Dhrit ( He who assumes the Profile of Hanuman-the Monkey God) (197) Hiranya Retha ( He who is like Agni or Fire-like heat and light) (198) Paurana ( He who is worthy of Brahma’s proposal in Puranas to extol) (199) Ripu Jeeva Harah ( He who obliterates Enemies) (200) Balah (He who enjoys Supreme Strength) (201) Maha Hrida ( He whose heart is full of eternal happiness) (202) Mahagartah ( The Lord of Great Illusions) (203) Siddha Vrindara Vanditah ( Saluted by Siddhas and Devas at His Threshold) (204) Vyaghra Charmambarah ( Dressed by Tiger skin) (205) Vyali ( Ornamented by poisonous snakes on His Body) (206) Maha Bhutah (‘Virat Purusha’or Collosal Formation of imperishable nature) (207) Maha Nidhih (Mammoth Source of Wealth of all kinds)(208) Amrithasah (Eternal Enjoyer of Nectar) (209) Amrita Vapuh (Of Indestructible Physique) (210) Ajaroparah (Immortal) (211) Panchajanyah (Siva as Agni in Five Forms as manifested in Yajnas) (212) Prabhanjanah (Siva as ‘Vayu’ surrounded by Illusions among mortals) (213) Panchavimsati Tatvasthah (Siva as *Twenty five Tatvas viz. Pancha Bhutas, Pancha Tanmatras, Pancha Karmendriyas, Pancha Jnanendrias and Pancha Anthakaranas) (214) Parijata (Siva as ‘Kalpavriksha’or Fulfiller of desires of devotees) (215) Paratparah (Supreme Soul) (216) Sulabha (Easy to please with sincerity of devotion) (217) Suvratah (He who guides devotees to perform simple and easy Vrathas) (218) Surah (Champion) (219) Bramha Veda Nidhi (Siva as the Sourcer of Brahma Vedas) (220)Vaangmaika Nidhi ( Origin and Endower of Speech), (221) Varnashrama Guru ( Master of Four Varnas of Brahmana, Vyasya, Kshatriya and Sudras as also Four Ashramas viz. Brahmacharya, Garhasthya, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa)(222) Varni (Siva as Brahmachari or Vidyarthi) (223) Shatrujit ( Conquerer of Enemies) (224) Shatru tapanah ( Tormentor of Enemies) (225) Ashramah ( Provider of respite to those engaged in the worldly affairs)(226) Kshapanah (Mitigate the sins of devotees) (227) Kshama (Terminator at the End);
[* Ref. 213 above: Mahabhuthas (Earth, Water, Fire, Ether and Sky); Tanmatras (Smell, Taste, Vision, Feel and Hear; Karmendrias (Mouth, Hand, Feet, Ears, Eyes, Excretionary); Jnanendrias (Rasana, Ghrana, Chakshu, Twak and Srotra); Anthahkaranas (Ahankara, Manas, Buddhi, Prakriti and Purusha).] (228) Jnanavan( Full of Knowledge) (229) Achaleswar ( Chief of Stable beings like Earth and Mountains) (230) Pramanika Bhutah( Creator of Godly Evidences like Sun, Moon, Stars and Air) (231) Durjeyah ( He who knows any thing instantly) (232) Suparnah ( Like a Tree with branches as Vedas) (233) Vayu Vahanah ( He who makes airflow to move) (234) Dhanurdharah ( Possessor of Pinaki) (235) Dhanur Veda ( The Originator of the Science of Bow and Arrows) (236) Guna Rasih ( Totality of Gunas or Qualities like, Vidya, Kriya,Satya, Daya, Ahimsa, Shanti, Dama, Dhyeya, Dhyana, Dhriti, Medha, Niti, Kanthi, Drishti, Lajja, Pushti Prathishtha and so on) (237) Guna Kara ( He who applies various Gunas) (238) Satyah ( Embodiment of Truth) ( 239) Satya Parah ( Practioner of Truth) (240) Dinah ( Ordinary, non-complainng and always satisfied) (241) Dharmanga (Dharma’s various Limbs like Feet as Vedas, Hands like Varaha Murthi, Brahma like Face, Agni like Tongue, Hairs like Kusha Grass, Eyes like Day and Night, Ornaments like Vedanth & Srithis, Soma like Blood, and so on.) (241) Dharma Sadhanah (Practice of Dharma) (242) Anantha Drishthi (His Vision is Infinite) (243) Ananda (Blissful) (244) Dando Damayita (Punisher of the Punishers eg. Siva could reprimand Indra or Devas) (245) Damaha ( The Controller of Devas, Beings, Tatvas - like Maha Bhutas, Indriyas, Tanmatras- and so on. (246) Abhivadyo Mahamayah (Saluted by Devas, Danavas and Mahamaya too) (247) Visvakarma (Greeted by Celestial Architect Visvakarma) (247) Visarada (Revered by Devi Sarasvathi) (248) Veeta ragah (Destroyer of Desire or Hatred (249) Vinitatma (Siva softens the personality of His devotees) (250) Tapasvi (Meditator par Excellence) (251) Bhuta Bhavanah ( He provides mental development of His Devotees) (252) Uttama Vesha Dhari Pracchannah ( Siva’s best dress- nudity- is half closed) (253) ( Jita Kamah Kama Devah ( Siva overwhelms desires and Kama Deva / Manmadha) (254) Ajit Priyah ( Siva is affectionate to Lord Vishnu) (255) Kalyana Prakrithi ( Gracious featured) (256) Kalpa ( Root cause of entire Creation) (257) Sarvaloka Prajapathi ( Sovereign of All Lokas ) (258) Tapasvi ( He concentrates to fulfill the wishes of His devotees) (259) Taraka ( His is the Ship to let the devotees cross the rough seas of ‘Samsara’) (260) Sriman ( Surfeit with Benevolence ) (261) Pradhana Prabhu ( Chief Protector) (261) Alyapah ( Destructionless) ( 262) Loka palah ( Principal Administor of Lokas) ( 263) Antarhita atma (Hideout of His Real Self due to Illusion) (264) Kalpadih ( The Very Beginning of Kalpas ) (265) Kamalekshan ( His Lotus Vision seeks Goddess Lakshmi always) (266) Veda Shastrastha Tattvajnayana ( Best Comprehender of Tatva Jnana of Vedas and Shastras ( 267) Animaya ( He is Knowledge by Himself and excels in imparting it to others) (268) Chandra ( Siva as Moon sourcing pleasantness to one and all ) (269) Surya ( Siva as the origin of Surya provides untold falicities to all Creations of the Supreme Power) (270) Shani ( Siva as Saturn controlling fortunes as per His directions) (271) Ketu (Siva as Dhuma Kethu as the latter fulfills His Instructions to humanity (272) Varanga ( Having perfect shaped limbs) (273) Vidruma –chhavi ( Siva as Mangal or Mars with the red colour of corals) (274) Bhakti Vasya ( in the control of Devotees) (275) ParaBrahma ( Siva as Lord Brahma the Creator) (276) Mriga banapurna (Siva searches His devotees like an arrow of His mind searches deers)(277) Anagha (Free from all kinds of sins) (278) Adri (In the form of a Mountain) (279) Adrivasa (Resident of Kailasa Mountain) (280) Kantha (Brahma as His Charioteer) (281) Paramatma (Super Soul) (282) Jagadguru (Universal Teacher for their own Good)(283) Sarva Karmalaya (Target God for daily devotional activities of common people)(284) Tushti (Highly self-contented) (285) Mangalya (Auspicious for His devotees) (286) Mangalakritah (Of auspicious nature) (287) Maha Tapah (He who performs the Greatest Meditation to Create the Mega Universe) (288) Deergha Tapah (He executes long time meditation for Sustenance of Universe) (289) Sthavishtha (He is Gross) (290)Sthavirah (He is Ancient) (291) Dhruvah (He is most Stable) (292) Ahaha (He embodies Great Radiance) (293) Samvatsarah (He is regular like rainy seasons of each year) (294) Pramanah (Siva’s existence is self-evident) (295) Paramam (Supreme) (296) Tapah (Truthful meditation) (297) Krita Tapah (Executed action of Tapasya) (298) Samvatsara Karah (Siva the player of cyclical movement of years) (299) Mantra Atyayah (He who transcends Himself through recitals of Veda Mantras) (300) Sarva Darshan ( He who reveals the whole world as real) (301) Sarveswarah (Eswara to all) (302) Siddhah (Present Constantly) (303) Maha Retha (Super Virile) (304) Mahabala (Super Strong) (305) Yogi Yogya (Ideally deserving Yoga practitioner) (306) Tejo (Sourcer of High Radiance) (307) Siddhi (Ultimate Achiever) (308) Sarvaadih (Origin of Everything)
(309) Agrahya (He never accepts the sinful) (310) Vasoh (He keeps All Existing beings within Self) (311) Vasumanah (His heart is unaffected by preferences of liking or hatred) (312) Satyah (Truth as in ‘Satya jnanam anantham Brahma’) (313) Sarva Papa Haroharah (Obliterator of all kinds of sins) (314) Sukirthi (Full of elegant reputation) (315) Sobhana (Enriched by various attractions) (316) Sragvih (Garlanded) (317) Vedangah (He constitutes the branches of Vedas) (317) Vedavinmunih (The Sage who is an adept in Vedas) (318) Bhrajishnu (The Radiant) (319) Bhojanam (Food or Consuming Maya) (320) Bhokta (The One who enjoys the Food) (321) Lokanatha (The Lord of the Universe) (322) Dhurandarah (Connoisseur) (323) Amritah (Un-decaying) (324) Sasvatha (Everlasing) (325) Shantah (Tranquil) (326) Banahastah (Arrow handed) (327) Pratapavan (Audacious) (328) Kamandalu dhara (Kamandalu or a Holy vessel carried by Gods with Amrit or Elixir) (329) Dhanvi (Carrier of Dhanush or Bow-Arrow Set) (330) Avanmanasa Gocharah (Impossible to comprehend by Physical or mental faculties) (331) Atindriyah (Far beyond the reach of Physical or Mental features) (332) Maha Mayah (The Great Illusion) (333) Sarvavasa (Resident of any or every abode) (334) Chatushpathah (He who prompts to four paths to His Devotees) (335) Kala-yogi (Siva as Kala Yogi cautions devotees about the the end of their lives) (336) Mahanadah (His Great Sound) (337) Mahotsaha (His enormous Enthusiasm) (338) (Mahabala) (His mighty strength and bravery) (339) Maha Buddhi ( The Store of Great of Intelligence) (340) Maha Virya ( The Unique Producer of the Worlds) (341) Bhuta- chari ( He whose company consists of Extra Territorial Beings like Goblins) (342) Purandarah ( The Executioner of Tripurasura) ( 343) Nisachar ( The Active Trekker in dead of nights) (344) Pretachari ( Moves along with Groups of ‘Pretas’ or the Dead Bodies) (345) Maha Shaktih ( He who has Immense Might) (346) Maha Duytih ( He who has unrivalled luminosity) (347) Anirdesya Vapuh (He possesses an outstanding Physique) ( 348) Sriman ( He who has a glow of Prosperity) (349) Sarvacharya Manogatih( He guides Various Teachers in imparting Knowledge) (350) Bahu Shrutah (Origin of several Holy Scriptures) (351) Maha Maya ( The Inventor of the Great Illusion) (352) Niyatatma Dhruvah ( Most controlled and disciplined Soul) ( 353) Ajas Tejo Dyuti Dharah ( He carries Life, Might, Light and such other fantasic features)(354) Nartakah ( The Illustrious ‘Nata Raja’ who dances and makes others dance) (355)Nritya Priyo Nithya Nrityah ( He revels in dance and dances always) (356) Prakashatma (Epitome of Brilliance) (357) Prakashakah ( He who distributes illumination) (358)Spasht akasharah (Distinct Word like OM) (359) Buddhah ( Basis of Intellect and its instructor) (360) Samanah ( Balanced) (361) Sara Samplavah ( ‘Sadhana’ or Means with which to attain Essence of Life) (362) Yugadi krithyugavartha ( Siva Himself rotates the Yugas ) (363) Gambhiro ( Serious and Complex due to knowledge and experience) (364) Vrisha Vahana ( Nandi Bull His carrier) (365) Ishtah ( The Most sought after) (366) Visishtah (The Most
Distinguished) ( 366) Sreshtah ( The Best who is worshipped by one and all ) (367) Sulabha ( He who is easy of achievement) (368) Sharmah ( Avatar of Sharabha) (369) Dhanuh ( The Bearer of Pinakini ) (370) Tirtha rupah ( He assumes the forms of Vidyas or Disciplines) (371) Thirtha nama ( He has the various names of Holy places) (372) Thirtha drishya ( Blesses or enables of viewing various Thirthas like ‘Bhagirathi’) (373) Stutah ( Prayed by entire World from Brahama downward) (374)Arthavah (Bestower of the Four Purusharthas viz. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha) (375)Apanidhi ( He in the form of Oceans) (376) Adhishtana ( He is the King pin or Adhara of the Srishti /Creation) (377)Vijaya ( Provider of Success in life by means of devotion, ‘Jnana’ and ‘Vairagya’) (378) Durjato Jayakalavit ( He who knows the timings of Daityas losing battles and the winnings of Devas) (379) Pratishthithah ( His magnitude and might are well established) (380) Pramanajnah ( He has the full awareness of Pramanas or Proofs, -both direct or subtle (381) Hiranya Kavachah ( His shield is golden; Vedas describe Him as ‘Namo Hiranya baahavey, Hiranya varnaya, Hiranya Rupaya’ and so on) (382) Harih ( He is the demolisher of all kinds of sins) (383) Vimochanah ( He is the reliever of the three kinds of Tapatrayas or tribulations viz. of Adi bhautika, Adhyatmika and Adi Daivika nature) (384) Sura Ganah ( He assumes the traits and strengths of all the Devas (385) Vidyeshah ( He is the root of all ‘Vidyas’ and also the bestower of the deserved ones) (386) Bindu Samsrayah ( Pranava or Omkara is His own manifestation) (387) Bala Swarupah ( Rudra, a child born of Brahma’s fore- head ) (388) Balotmattah ( From His Shakti or Power were annihilated the Evil from time to time) (389) Vatarupah ( Siva in the form of Vata Tree) (390) Amalonmayi( Of Clean and Pure Form) (391) Vikartha ( Creator of variegated designs and forms) (392)Gahanah (The Unknowable; none could comprehend the Lord’s ways of thought or action) (393) Guhah (The Concealed; none could fathom the Maya created by the Lord)(394) Karanam (The Action) (395) Kaaranam (The Cause) and (396) Kartha (The Doer) (397) Sarvabandha Vimochanah (The Liberator of all hindrances) (398) Vyavasayah (Determined to be in Sat-Chit- Ananda Position) (399) Vyavasthanah (Sets up the ‘Varnashrama’ format) (400) Sthanadah (Decides individual positions and duties (401) Jagdadijah (He who exists at be very beginning of the Universe) (402) Guruda (The constant destroyer of Enemies) (403) Lalithah (The most attractive and soft personality) (404) Abhedah ( He cannot assume more than one Singular Identity)(405) Bhavatatmani Samsthitha ( He exists as the Innermost Soul of the bodies made by Pancha Bhutas or Five Elements) (406) Vireswarah ( The Lord of the Valiant) ( 407) Virabhadrah ( As one of the Principal ‘Ganas’ or Army of Lord Siva) ( 408) Virasana Vidhih Guru ( The Master of Valiant’s Posture of Seating) (409) Vira Chudamani Sirobhusha ( Head-Ornament of Heroic Warrior) (410) Vettha ( He is Omniscient) (411)Chidanandah (Heartily Happy) (412) Nandiswarah ( Nandivahan’s Lord) (413)Ajnadhara Trisuli ( He whose orders are obeyed by Trisula Weapon at once) (414)Tripivishthah ( In Yajnas He manifests Himself as Lord Vishnu ( 415) Sivalayah ( He resides at all Places that are propitious ) (416) Valakhilyah ( He presents Himself as Rishi Valakhilya) (417) Mahachaapah ( In the form of the Grand Bow gifted away to King Janaka by Siva) (418) Trigmanshu (Siva as Sun God) (419) Badhirah ( Chooses to be hard of hearing sometimes) (420) Khagah ( He who thinks of Skies) (421) Abhiramah (A resting place of Yogis) (422) Susharanah (Provider of security and refuge (423) Subrahmanya (Ideal Explainer of Vedic knowledge and its interpreters) (424) Sudha Swami (Amrit’s Chief Custodian) (425) Maghavan Kaushikah (Siva as Indra) (426)Goman (As the Chief of Cows and cowherds) (427) Avasan (‘Adhar’ or Support of Beings who are on death bed) (428) Sarva Sadhanak (He who makes any thing posible)(429) Lalatakshah (He who keeps His Third Eye on His Forehead) (430) Viswadehah (The entire Universe is His Body) (431) Sarah (Exists even in the most trying times or at the time of annihilation of the Universe) (432) Samsara Chakra bhrit (The Holder of the Cycle of Life) (433) Amogha Danda (Giver of irretrievable punishement) (434) Madhyasthaha (Neutral) (435) Hiranah (Epitome of Radiance) (436) Brahma Varchasvi (As the sheen of Brahma) (437) Paramarthah ( He who grants Salvation) (438) Paromayi ( He is the origin of Outstanding Maya ) (439) Shambharah ( Awards propitiousness) (440) Vyaghra Lochanah ( Has the frightening look of a Tiger) (441)Ruchih (Brightness) (442) Virinchih ( Siva in the form of Brahma) (443) Svandhyuh: Provider of boons to Devas ( 444) Vachaspathi ( Bestower of all kinds of ‘Vidyas’ in the Form of Brahma) (445) Ishanah (Granter of all branches of ‘Vidyas”; Sritis declare Him as ‘Isanah Sarva Vidyanam’) (445) Ahirpathih ( Siva in the form of Surya or Sun) ( 446) Ravih ( Siva as the distributor of Nava Rasas on nine Emotions drawn from the Sun- viz. Karuna or Kindness, Bhayanak or Fright, Krodha or anger, Shringara or Attractiveness, Hasya or Comedy, Raudra or Fury, Vira or heroism, Bhibhatsa or disgust and Shanta or Peace) (447) Virochanah ( Siva as Agni or Fire) (448) Shastha ( He who orders or is the Maker of Rules) (449) Vaivaswa Munih ( Siva in the form of Sage Vaivaswa) (450) Yamah ( Yama the of Son of Sun and God of Death) (451) Yukthirunnathi Kirthih (Nyayamurthi, the Famed Ashtanga Yogi Siva) ( 452) Sanuragah ( Affectionate to Devotees) (453) Paranjayah ( Victorious of Enemies) (454) Kailasapathi ( The Lord of Kailasa Mountain) (455) Kranthah ( Most attractive) (456) Savitha ( The Creator of all Beings) (457) Ravi Lochanah ( He who takes over the Eyes of Sun; it is said : ‘Agnir murtha Chakshusi Chandra Suryah’) (458) Visvottham ( Of the most Virtuous of the Universe) (459)Veetha Bhayaha (Devoid of any Fright)(460)Anivaritha (Unstoppable; Or none could hold Him from one’s own ‘Karma phal’ or Fate ((461) Nithya (Timeless irrespective of the Beginning or End of the Universe) (462) Niyat Kalyanah (Decidedly auspicious) (463) Punya Sravana Kirthanah (The listener of Worthy Hymns about Siva Doorasravah (Who could hear from any distance) (465) Visvasaha (Who could the be the World’s best tolerant) (466) Dhyeah (He who is the World’s best target of dedication) (467) Dussapna Nashanah (Destroyer of bad dreams) (468) Uttaranah (Who could safely ship through the Ocean of ‘Sansar’or Worldly life) (469) Dushkriti nasanah (The Terminator of Evil Deeds) (470) Vikshepyah (Could be viewed only through special Vision) (471) Dussah (Cannot tolerate the Evil Forces even regretfully) (472) Abhavah (He who is Birthless) (473) Anaadi (Who has no beginning) (474) Bhurbhuva Lakshmih ( He who has the knowledge of Bhur Bhuva lokas and their Lakshmis ) (474 A) Kiriti ( He as Arjun wearing the formal Crown) (475) Tridasadhipa (He as the Chieftain of Devas) (476) Viswagopta ( Protector of the World) (477) Vishvakartha ( The Creator of the World)(478) Suvirah (The Gallant) (479) Ruchirangadah (Gorgeously limbed) (480) Jananah (He who creates all the Beings) (481) Jana janmadih ( The essential cause of Creation (482) Pritiman ( The Affectionate ) (483) Nitiman ( The Ethical) (484) Dhruvah (The Top Most) (485) Vasishthah ( The Sole Surviver at the time of ‘Pralay’ or The Great Devasation) (486) Kashyapah ( Siva as in the Form of Sage Kashyap) (487) Bhanuh ( The Dazzling) (488) Bhimah ( Looks frightening to the Opponent) (489) Bhima Parakramah ( As a Demolisher of ‘Asuras’ who were adepts for the Illusions created ) (500) Pranavah (Om kara Swarup) (501) Satdyatacharah (Observer of Truthfulness and Virtuosity) (502) Mahakoshah ( He who has control over the Five Koshas or sheaths / layers viz. Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manonmaya, Vijnanamaya and Ananda maya) ( 503) Mahadhanah ( He has the greatest prosperity) (504) Janmadhipah(The Leader of Births) (505) Mahadevah ( He who surpasses all Emotions or Feelings and the manifestation of Atma Gyan or the Knowledge of the Eternal Soul) ( 506) Sakalagama paragah ( The outstanding Expert of all Vedas ), (507) Tatvam ( Tat or That-Am - you, Asi – are is the literal meanings; or Aham-I , Brahma- The Super Soul, Asmi-am; or Deep seated in Brahma’s position ) (508) Tatvam Brahma ( Siva is as Brahma) (509) Tatvavit ( He who realises the Essence of Tatva) (510) Ekatma ( The Supreme Soul is unique) (511) Vibhuh ( All pervading) (512) Visva bhushan ( Ornament of the World) (513) Rishih (The Knower of the Unknown; ‘Vishvadhipo Rudro Maharshih’ is Veda) (514) Ishvarya Janma Mrityu Jarathigah ( Siva owing to His opulence is far beyond birth, death and old age) (515) Pancha Yagna samutpatthih ( Generator of Five kinds of Yagnas on daily basis viz. Deva Yagna or worship to family deity; Brahma Yagna or Practice of Vedas and other Sciptures; Pitri Yagnas to enhance family values; Bhuta Yagna or the spirit of caring and sharing with others including animals and birds; and Nara Yagna providing hospitality to colleagues, neighbours, friends or any body else ) ( 516) Visvasah ( Siva the superlative of the Universe) (517) Vimalodaya ( The Maker of all movable and immovable objects) (518) Anadyantha ( He has no beginning nor end) (519) Vatsalah (Affectionate to one and all) (520) Bhaktaloka dhrit ( The bearer of the enirety of Devotees) (521) Gayatri Vallabha ( The better half of Gayatri ) (522) Pranshuh (Double- brightened by Sunrays) (523) Prabhakarah ( Siva as the most prominent form of early morning Sun ) (524) Sishu ( Likened to an infant) (525) Giriratha (Who likes to stay on Kailasha Mount) (526) Samrat ( Highest Emperor) (527) Sushenah ( A huge army of ‘Ganas’) (528) Surashatru ](Deva’s Enemy) (528) Amogha (Sinless) (529) Arishtanemi (Provides boons to the Virtuous) (530) Kumudah (Who lightens the burden of Earth by removing the undesirable) (531) Vigatajvarah (He who is devoid of various kinds of physical ailments) (532) Svayamjyotirstanurjyothih (Self illuminated subtle luminosity; ‘Nivarasuka vartanvi Peetabhavatyanupama tasyaassikhaya madhye cha Paramatma vyavasthithah’ says ‘Mantra Pushpam’) (533) Atmajyothih (The Ever radiant Soul) (534) Achalanchalah
(Steady and stable) ( 534) Pingalah ( He wears the Tiger skin and hence of Reddish Yellow colour of Sun rays ) (535) Kapilasmashruh ( He has the moustache and beard of Pingal colour) (536) Phala netrah ( Third Eye on His forehead) ( 537) Thrayi thanuh (His body is full of Vedas), (538) Jnana Skandhah Maha Nidhih ( Giver of a Storage of Jnana to His devotees to enable them to achieve Salvation) (539) Viswa pathih ( The Lord of the Universe) (540) Upaplavah ( The Tormentor of the Evil) (541)Bhago Vivasvan adityah (Siva in the three forms of Bhagah, Visasvah and Adityah) (542)Yogaparah ( As a Great Guide to Yogis) (543) Yogadharah ( The Fountain head of Yogas) (544) Divaspathi ( The Chief of Heavens) (545) Kalyana Guna namah ( He has the names of auspiciousness) ( 546) Papah ( demolisher of the sins of devotees) ( 547) Punya Darshanah ( The Vision of Virtue’s personification) (548) Udara kirthih ( Of esteemed personality) (549) Udyogi ( Highly industrious in the context of Creating the Universe) (550) Sadyogi ( always busy in providing the means of fulfillment) (551) Sada sanmayah ( Always engaged in looking after the welfare of everybody) (552) Nakshatra- mali ( In the form of Sky adorable with strings of Stars) ( 553) Nakeshah ( Head of the Skies) (554) Lokeshah ( Master of the Worlds) (555) Swadhishtana Shadasrayah ( Siva who is at the Seat of Vital Force) (556) Pavithrah (The Personification of Purity (557) Papaanashascha ( The Annihilator of Sins) (558) Manipurah ( Fulfiller of desires including gains of riches including jewellery) (559) Nabhogatih ( Freely moves around the Skies)(560) Hrithpundarikamaseenah (Comfortably Seated on the lotus like hearts of Yogis) (561) Shakrah (In the Form of Lord Indra) (562) Shanthah (Blissfully Peaceful) (563) Vrishakapih (The root cause of sustaining Virtue) (564) Ushnah (Scorching due to swallowing poison the most sizzling ‘Halahal’into His Throat (565) Grahapati (The Administer of Nava Grahas (The Nine Planets) (566) Krishnah (His blue throat is visible to Krishna) (567) Samarth (Capable of doing anything) (568) Anartha Nashanah (wipe out any complexity) (569) Adharma Shatru (The Opponent of Vice) (570) Ajneya (Unknowable and Unreachable) (571) Puruhutah Purushthithah (Commended and devoted by multitude of devotees) (572) Brahma Garbhah (Retainer of Vedas in His Belly) (573) Brihad Garbhah (He holds the entire Brahmanda in His abdomen) (574)Dharma Dhenuh (He is likened to the Sacred Cow Dharma Devatha) (575) Dhana -gamah (Who ushers in Opulence) (576) Jagadishtuh (Well Wisher of the whole World) (577) Sugatah (Immersed in noble thoughts and actions) (578) Kumarah ( Siva in the shape of Lord Senapathi) (579) Kushkagam (Provider of Happiness and Satisfaction) (580) Hiranya Varnah ( Of Golden Colour) (581) Nana bhuta ratha ( He takes fancy to Bhutas and Piscachas) (582) Dhwanih ( Assumes the form of Dwani or Sound ( 583) Araagah ( without any Sound bytes or desires) (584) Nayanadhyakshah ( The Presider of Eyes and Eyesight) (585) Viswamithah ( In the Profile of Viswamitra the Great Sage) (586) Atmabhuh ( Self illumitaed) (587) Aniruddhah ( Uncontrollable) (588) Atrih (Siva in the form of Sage Atri ) (589)Jnana murthi ( Vedic knowledge personified) (590) Maha Yashah ( His fame is Boundless) (591)Loka Veeragrani ( The Head of the Valiant) (592) Chanda ( Very angry with the Evil Minded) (593) Sathya Parakrama ( Truthfully Valiant) ( 594) Vyala Kalpa (Siva in the company of poisonous Snakes) (594) Maha Kalpa ( He is Extraordinarily Capable) (595) Kalpa Vriksha (Siva as the Tree of Kalpavriksha granting desires) (596) Kaladhara (He keeps Moon as His head ornament) (597)Alankrishnah (Ornamented and illuminated) (598) Achalah (Firm and Stable) (599) Rochishnu (Brightness incarnate) (600) Vikramonnathah (Bravery of the Highest order) (601) Ayuh (Regulator of Age) (602) Shabdapathi (The Ruler of Vedas) (603) Vagmi plavanah (Instant grantor of desires) (604) Sikhi saarathih ( Facilitator of the tasks of Agni or Fire) (605) Asaprashtah (Confused by various illusions) (606) Athidhih (Guest) (607) Shatru pramathi (Expert in devastating adversaries) (608) Padapasanah (Settled near a tree comfortably) (609) Brihadasvaha (He is in custody of huge Horses) (610) Nabhi yonih (He as the Sky is the cause of causes) (611) Suprateek (He with attractive limbs and features) (612) Tamishrah (He saves devotees from dark ignorance) (613) Nidagasthapanah ( He is the saver of Sun and heat) (614) Megha Svakshah ( The Viewer of beautiful rainbows and the clouds) (615) Para Puranjayah ( The Victor of Enemy holds) (616) Sukhaanilah ( The Provider of Cool air comfort) (617) Sunishpannah ( The Creator of this charming World) (618) Surabhit ( The endower of great happiness) (619) Sishiratmakah ( In the Sishira Rithu or the cool Season between Winter and Summer) (620) Vasantho Madhavah ( Spring Season) (621) Greeshmah ( The Hot Season of Juices and Scorching Summer) (622) Nabhasyo ( Sharat Ritu of Rains) (623) Bija Vahanah (Sharat or Autumn) (624) Hemantha (Winter) ( 625) Angirah ( Siva as Angira Rishi) (626) Gururathreya ( As Dattathreya) (627) Vimalah ( Figure of Purity) (628) Visva Vahanah ( He as the carrier of the burden of the whole World) (629) Paavanah ( Singularly Clean) (630) Sumati ( Fair minded) ( 631) Vidwan(An Intellectual par excellence in the know of every thing) (632) TriVidyah ( The Source of Three Vedas-RigYajur Sama Vedas) (633) Naravahanah ( Siva as Yaksharaja Kubera) (634) Manobuddhih ( The epithet of Mind and Mental Power) (635) Ahamkarah ( He takes on the form of Ahamkara Tatva or a feature of Self-esteem) ( 636) Kshetrajna ( He keeps the knowledge of the place where Linga Rupas or Raw Forms of the various Beings exist) (637) Kshetra Palak (He who is the Chief of the Kshetra) (638) Jamadagnih ( Siva as Rishi Jamagani) (639)(Bala nidhih) He is the Storage Point of Energy) (640) Bingalah ( He assumes the appearance of ‘Amrith’ or Ambrosia ( 641) Viswa Gabalah ( Siva as Sage Viswa Galabha) (642) Viswa Galesa ( Siva as Rishi Galesa) (643) Adhirah Abhyankarah (He is brave but protects the needy) (644) Anuttarah ( None is greater than Him)(645) Yagnah ( As the Fire Sacrifices like Jyotish stoma) (646) Shreyah (Embodiment of Propitiousness) (647) Nisseya- sampathah ( All routes leading to auspiciousness) (648) Shilah ( River emerging from boulders) (649) Gagan kundabhah (Bright as the flower Gagan kunda) ( 650) Danavarih ( The Arch-rival of Danavas) (651)Arindamah ( Slayer of the foes of Devotees) (652) Rajani Janakah ( The Creator of Kalaratri Shakti named Rajani) (653) Charu Vishalyah ( He has the minute understanding of Inner Beauty) (654) Loka Kalpa Dhrik ( He is the preserver of the health and wealth of the Lokas) (655) Loka Shalya Dhrik ( Saviour of the decadance of Lokas)(656) Chaturdah (The Originator of the Four Vedas ( 657) Chaturbhavah ( Siva the Expression of the Four ‘Bhavas’ viz. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) (658) Chathurah ( Highly Intelligent) ( 659) Chatura priyah ( He who enquires endearingly about the welfare of others with grace) (660) Amnayaha (Veda Swarupa) (661) Samamnayah (He swears by Vedas) (662) Thirtha Deva (The Supreme Deity of ‘Thirthas’ or the Holy Places) (663) Sivalaya (In the Temple of Siva along with other Deities) (664) Bahurupa ( Siva with several names and forms) (665) Sarvarupah ( Siva in all forms) (666) Characharah ( Mobile or immobile beings in the Creation) (667) Nyayah (The Essence of Justice) (668) Nirmayakah (The Upholder of Virtue) (669) Nyayi ( The Vindicator of Justice ) (670) Yoga Gamya Nirantharah ( Always Targetted on Yoga) (671) Sahasra murthah ( Of Innumerable Heads) (672) Devendrah ( The Leader of Devas) (673) Sarva Shastra Prabhanjanah ( The Editor of Shastras in entirety) ( 674) Mundi (Of netted and folded hair) (675) Virupah (Of highly attractive countenance) (676) Vikranthah (The most energetic and strong) (677) Dandi (The Holder of ‘Kala Danda’ deciding the fates of all) (678) Shantah (Composed and Calm controlling ‘Indriyas’ or Physical and mental faculties) (679) Gunottamah (The Highest Regulator of ‘Gunas’ or modes of material nature viz. Satvik or Goodness, Rajasik or Passion and Tamasic or Ignorance) (680) Pingalaksha (Red- Eyed) (681) Janadhyaksha (The Prime Force of humanity) (682) Nilagrivah (Blue Throated owing to retention of ‘Halahal’ poison in His Throat) (683) Niramaya (Picture of Excellent Health without any physical or mental ailments) (684) Sahasra baahu (Thousand Handed) (685) Sarvesah (The Ultimate Lord) (686) Sharanyah (The Final Refuge for Protection) (687) Sarva loka dhrik (The fulcrum of all Lokas) (688) Padmasana (Seated in Lotus like posture with crossed legs as the right feet on left thigh and left feet on right thigh) (689) Param Jyothi (Of the highest possible glitter) (690) Param par (Navigator through muddled waters of ‘Sansar’ or life full of‘Tapatrayas’(691) Paramam Phalam (Great Faciltator of attaining ‘Moksha’ or Salvation) (692) Padmagarbha (Preserver of Universe in His Lotus like belly) (693) Mahagarbha (Incorporator of the Totality into Himself) (694) Vichakshana ( Analyser and Guide of Vedas and Scriptures) (695) Varadah ( Boon provider) (696) Paresaha ( Unique in fulfilling wishes) ( 697) Maha Balah ( Possessor of Super Strength) (698) Devasura mahaguruh (He is the Superior Guru or Guide to Devas and Asuras or Demons alike) (699) Devasura Namaskrithah ( He is venerated by Devas and Asuras) (700) Devasura Maha Mithrah ( Siva is impartial to both Devas and Danavas and is a great friend of both)(701) Devasura Mahashraya (He is the refuge point of Devas and asuras too ) (702) Devadidevah ( He is the Lord of not only Devas but of Adi Devas like Brahma) (703) Devagnih ( He provides radiance and heat to Agni or Fire) (704) Devagni Sukhadah Prabhu ( He ensures the well being of Devas by means of oblations through Agni) (705) Devasureswarh ( Both Gods and Demons are aware that Siva is their Chief) (706) Divyo ( He is of the most celestial form) (707) Devatmatma Sambhavah ( While the Soul of Devas is created by the Creator, the latter’s soul is created by Siva Himself) (708) Sadyonih ( He is the very origin of Srishti) (709) Asura Vyaghra ( He is likened to a Tiger to Asuras) (710) Deva Simhah (He is like a Lion among the Devas) (711) Divakarah ( Siva is like the Sun God Surya producing Days) (712) Vibhudhagravarah (Far Superior to Lord Brahma ) ( 713) Sreshthah ( The Highest) (714) Sarva- Devothamothamah ( While Devas are themselves are grand, Siva is far more Superior) (715) Sivajnana ratha (He is totally absorbed in Awareness about Himself or Sivajnana) (716) Sriman (He is the Store House of Prosperity)(717) Sikhi (He as Karthikeya ) ( 718) Sri Parvata Priyah ( He is fond of Mountains) (719) Vajrahastaya ( Siva in the shape of Indra who wields Vajrayudha in his hands) (720) Siddhi Khadgi ( He who possesses the Sword into which are incorporated all kinds of Siddhis) (721) Narasimha nipatahanah \( As in the form of Salabha pulls down the incarnation of Narasimha) (722) Brahmachari ( An expert in Vedas who keeps on reciting Vedas incessantly) (723) Lokachari ( He who analyses the happenings of various Lokas) (724) Dharmachari ( He is the performer of Virtuous deeds always) (725) Dhanadhipah ( The Head of Wealth of varying kinds like Property, Liquidity and material possession ) (726) Nandi ( Siva in the shape of Nandi or Bull) (727) Nandiswarh ( The Chief of Bulls) (728) Ananthah ( The boundless verging on into nothingness) (729) Nagna Vrittha Dhrik ( Neither He has a form nor wears anything) ( 730) Suchih ( Fully Pure and flawless) (731) Lingadhakshah (Siva in the form of the Presiding Deity of Lingas) (732) Suradhakshaya (The Presiding Chief of Devas) (733) Yogadhakshah (The Presiding Deity of Yoga Practitioners) (734) Yogapaha ( He who propounds the Theory and Pratcice of Yogas (735) Swadharmah (He who is absorbed in His own act of Srishti or Creation) (736) Swargataha (He resides in Swarga from where grants boons) (737) Swargi Swara (The Supreme Guide to the Creators or Rishis of Sapta Swaras (738) Swara Maya Swanah Karakah ( The Originator of sonorous sounds of Swaras) ( 739) Banadhakshah (The Controller of Banasasura) (740) Bijakartha ( The cause of germinating seeds) (741) Karma krith Dharma Sambhavah ( He generates virtuous persons performing good deeds) (742) Dambhah (Siva examines the genuinness of devotees by various forms and acts) (743) Alobhah (He has no Greed but broad vision) (744) Ardha Vicchumbh (He who commends those with knowledge of Vedas and Shastras) (745) Sarva bhuta Maheswarah ( He is present in all beings as the Supreme Lord) (746) Smashana Nilayah ( He resides in Burial Ground since these are the ultimate terminating points of relieved souls and deceased bodies) (747) Thryakshah (Trinetra Deva) (748) Sethuh (The bridge to cross the ocean of ‘Samsara’ or Life) (749) Apratimakrithih (The Form of Nothingness from Prakriti or Maya / Illusion) (750) Lokotthara sphutalokah (He could be visioned by mental eye sight alone) (751) Thryambakah (The Three Eyed or of Three Gunas viz. the modes of material nature) (752) Naga Bhushana (Ornamented by various Serpents like Sesh Nag) (753) Andhakarih( The destroyer of Andhakasura) (754) Makhadweshi ( Siva the demolisher of Daksha Prajapati’s Yagna) (755) Vishnu kandhara pathana ( The slasher of Vishnu’s head ) (756) Hinadoshah ( Devoid of impurities of mind) (757) Akshaya gunah ( An Epitome of endless qualities of high merit) (758) Daksharih ( The antagonist of Daksha ) (759) Pusha danta bhit ( The hacker of Demon Pusha Danti ) (760) Purna Sampurna Kala Yukth ( He who is comprehensive with sixty four ‘Kalas’or Arts such as Shilpa Kala, Natya Kala and Sangeeta Kala) (761) Poorayitha ( He helps fulfill desires) (762) Punya (Merits arising out of different kinds of services to Gods, humanity, and other species) (763) Sukumarah ( Siva’s Son Skanda) (764) Sulochana ( Attractive Eyed) (765) Samageya Priya (The Lover of Sama Veda recital) (766) Akrura (The Merciful) (767) Punya Kirthi ( Famous owing to Great Merit and Virtue) ( 768) Anaamaya ( Free from all diseases) (769) Manojavah ( Quick in solving problems of devotees) (770) Thirtha karah ( Producer of ‘Pramanas’ or Proofs of Shastras) ( 771) Jatilah ( The wearer of Jatajuta or netted hair) (772) Jeevitheswarah ( Giver of Life to all ) (773) Jeevithanta -karah ( The Provider of Life and also its End) ( 774) Vasurethah ( Of Gold coloured sperm) (775) Vasu pradah ( The Benefactor of Gold and Jewellery) (776) Sadgatih ( He provides Good behaviour and pathway) (777) Samskriti ( He provides solutions to Life’s tribulations) (778) Siddhis ( He grants fruitful results to dedicated endeavours) (779) Sajjathi ( He awards good births to those who are noble and devoted) (780) Kalakantak (He is the Tormentor of Tormenters viz. Lord Yama) (781) Kaladhari (He bestows expertise and fame of any or all of sixty four Kalas or Arts) (782) Maha Kal (Lord Siva is the Greatest Kal Devatha and is the Supreme Destroyer) (783) Bhuta Satya Parayana (He encourages or inspires Truthfulness among all human beings and is the final refuge to them) (784) Loka Lavanya Karthah (Charming builder of Lokas) (785) Lokottara (He maintains the happiness of the Universe at His command) (786) Chandra (He is as cool as gorgeous) (787) Sanjivanah (He has the innate power of keeping the Worlds ever lasting) (788) Sastha (Law maker and Punishes the Evil Forces) (789) Loka Goodhah (Hides enormous capacity inside the caves of His mind) (790) Mahadhipah (The Highest Level of Superiority over the World) (791) Loka Bandhuh( He treats all the Beings of the World as His own relatives) (792) Kritya ( As the epitome of Srutis and Smrities or Vedas and Shastras, He guides humanity to distinguish the right and the wrong) (793) Lokanathah (He is the unquestioned King of the various Lokas) (794) Kritamjanah ( He is indeed cognizant of the wrongdoings and the Virtues of what each and every person does) (795) Kirthi Bhushanah ( He is adorned by His reputation) (796) Anapayoksharah ( He is imperishable and inexaustible) (797) Kanthah ( He could even terminate Yama the God of Death) (798) Sarva Shastrah ( He is the personification of all Shastras) (799) Shritanvarah ( He is the Leader) (800) Tejomayah ( He is fully resplendent) (801) Dyuthi dharanah ( He possesses the capacity of holding and sustaining Extraordinary radiance ) (802) Loka namagrani ( He is The World’s best)) ( 803) Anuhu (He is present in the tiniest atom) (804) Suchismithah (He has a charming and petty smile) (805) Prasannatma (He is the extraordinary Soul with the most tranquil poise) (806) Durjayoh (Invincible even by the most notorious Demons of the World) (807) Durathikramah (Unsurpassable) (808) Jyotirmayah (Full of Extraordinary Luminosity) (809) Jagannathah ( The Unique Lord of Cosmos) (810) Nirakarah ( He has neither shape nor form) (811) Jaleswarah (He is the Commander of Water in various appearances like Lakes, Rivers or Oceans) (812) Thambu Veenah ( The Greatest Expert of Music in playing Veena Instrument made of Thambu Fruit) (813) Mahakopah ( The Angriest and the most ferocious while engaged in activities of destruction) ( 814) Loka naasakarah ( He could wipe out Lokas instantly) (815) Trilokesah ( The Highest of the Three Worlds) (816) Trilokapah ( The Chief Administrator of the Three Lokas) (817) Sarvashuddhih ( The Purifier of all the Beings) (818) Adhodyakshah ( One could know Him from within or be learnt of Him by one’s inner eye) (819) Avyakta lakshana Deva (His features are unknown) (820) Vyaktaavyaktah ( As a Being with a realisable figure He is no doubt definable but at the same time, since He has no Shape nor Form, He is not recognisable) (821) Viswam pathih ( The Absolute monarch of the Universe) (822) Varada Sheelah ( The Afforder of boons) (823) Vara Gunah ( Ornamented with Excellent Gunas or attributes) (824) Sarah (The Essence of Virtues) (825) Maana dhana ( He who considers high merit as wealth) (826) Mayah ( Embedded in happiness) (827) Brahma (Siva as the incarnation of Brahma) (828) Vishnu (As Vishnu the All Pervading and as the Preserver) (829) Haasah (As the Remover of Ignorance and Bright as Parabrahma) (830) Hamsa Gatih (The Liberator as the traverser of Hamsa or Swan guiding Yogis)(831) Vayah (As the free bird who flies on the Skies of Yoga) (832) Vedha (A famed name of Siva as Creator) (833) Vidhata (The Decider of Fate of each Being as per one’s own Karma) (834) Dhatha (Who assumes infinite Forms) (835) Srishta (The Creator) (836) Hartha ( The Devastator) (837) Chaturmukha ( As the Four Headed Brahma) (838) Kailasa Sikhara Vasi ( The Resident of the Kailasa Mountain Top) (839) Sarva vasi ( He who resides as the ‘Antaratma’ or the Inner Soul of every Being) (840) Sadgatih ( The Conductor of Noble Path) (841) Hiranya Garbhah ( As Brahma who has the Golden Belly) (842) Druhinah ( As Brahma Swarup) (843) Bhutapalah ( The Governor of all ‘Pranis’ or Beings) (844) Bhupathih ( The Master of Earth) (845) Sadyogi ( The Planner of beneficent deeds ) ( 856) Yoga Vid Yogi ( The Learned Guide to Yogis) (857) Varada (The Endower of Windfalls) (858) Brahmana Priyah (Affectionate to Brahmanas) (859) Deva Priya (Interested in the well being of Devas) (860) Devanatha (Chief of Deva ganas) (861) Devajna (Encourages Devas to acquire higher knowledge) (862) Deva Chintak (Always engrossed in the welfare of Devas as also to those who pray to Devas) (863) Vishamaaksha (His Third Eye full of Poisonous Fire) (864) Visalaksha (He who has broad and attractive Eyes) (865) Vrishadah (Siva as an Epitome of Dharma or Virtue) (866) Vrisha Vardhanah (Promoter of Dharma) (867) Nirmama (Selfless) (868) Nirahankara (Devoid of ego) (869) Nirmoha (Devoid of obsession) (870) Nirupadrava (Devoid of obstacles) (871) Darpaha Darpadah (He subdues the Arrogant) (872) Triptah (Totally contented) (873) Sarvatra Parivarthak (He brings about change all over; He transforms Rithus or Seasons alternatively) (874) Sahasrarchi ( He has countless rays of radiance) (875) Sahasrajit ( Victorious after slaying thousands of enemies) (876) Bhuti bhushah ( Blesses various Beings with boons) (877) Snigdha Prakriti Dakshinah ( Very talented and soft- minded owing to natural amicability) (878) Bhuta Bhavya Bhavannadhah ( The Discerner of the Past, Present and Future) (879) Prabhavah ( The Creator) (880) Bhuti nashanath (He wipes out the wealth of Enemies) (881) Arthah (He encourages the Wealth earned by hard work) (882) Anarthah (He knocks down money earned by foul means) (883) Mahakoshah (The Mine of Wealth) (884) Para karya pundithah (Being self-less He fulfills the objectives of others or His devotees) (885) Nishkantakah ( He is devoid of hurdles generated by ‘Arishdvargas’ viz. Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada, Matsara) (886) Kritha Anandaha ( He has uninterrupted happiness) (887) Nirvyajah ( He is totally free from deceit) (888) Vyaja Mardanah ( Punisher of dishonesty) (889) Satvavan ( Brave and valiant Hero) (890) Satvikah ( Essentially of Satva Guna) (891) Satya Kirthih ( He has truthful glory) (892) Sneha Krithagamah ( Being friendly and affectionate, He exhorts the Essence of Sciptures to devotees) (893) Akampith (unnerved and unmoved) (894) Gunagrahi ( He gracefully accepts even small offerings from devotees) (895) Naikatma (He is Multi Souled) ( 896) Naika karma krith ( performs multiple actions) ( 897) Supreetha ( He is full of Great Happiness) (898) Sookshmah ( Of Tiny Form; but capable of expanding endlessly; ‘Sarva gathah Sookshmam’) (899) Su karah ( His hands ready to bestow wishes) (900) Dakshinagatih (He is delighted to appear in the form of cool breeze from the Southern side) (901) Nandi skandha dharaha (Seated comfortably on the shoulders of Nandi Deva) (902) Dhuryah ( He holds innumerable Beings of Creation) (903) Prakatah (He is visible and felt in various Forms of Sun, Moon, Fire and Wind) (904) Preethi Vardhanah ( He enriches the love of devotees both ways) (905) Aparajithah ( Invincible) (906) Sarva Sattavah ( Creates the entire humanity) ( 907) Govindah ( He is revealed by Vedas and Scriptures) (908) Sattva Vahanah ( He enables forward movement from Virtue to Salvation) (909) Adhritah ( None else could hold excepting Him) ((910) Swadritha (The devotees feel confident of being supported by the Lord) (911) Siddhah (He is the archetype or Role Model of all Siddhas like Anima (Shrinking form), Mahima (Limitless forms), Garima (heavy form), Laghima (Tight form), Prapti (Fulfillment of desires), Prakasyam (of Irressistible Will), Isithvam (Supremacy), and Vasityam (Gain control) (912) Putha Murthi (Of Pure Figure) (913) Yasho dhanah
(Wealth of Great Reputation) (914) Varaha Shringa Dhrikchhrungi ( Siva as the incarnate of Vishnu who assumed the form of Varaha the mighty Boar with a powerful horn and rescued the sinking Earth and Vedas) (915) Balavan ( He is the mightiest Super Power) (916) Eka Nayakah (Singular and Ultimate) (917) Shruti Prakashah (He could be revealed by Vedas only) (918) Shrutiman (He is in the possession of Vedas always) (919) Eka Bandhu (He is the Singular Relative to all) (920) Aneka Krithih (He is a Single Entity but creates a multitude; Bahusyam Prajayethi Thadatmanam Swayam kuruth) (921) Sri Vatsalah Sivarambhah (Siva is the intiator of propitiousness to Vishnu and Lashmi) (922) Shanta Bhadrah (The Guarantor of Security to His devotees engaged in peaceful activities) (923) Samoyashah (Imparts impartial access to Fame with Prosperity) (924) Bhushaya (He rests on Earth) (925) Bhushanah (He provides wealth to all the deserving) (926) Bhutih (Siva is the Well- Wisher to one and all) (927) Bhoota Krit (He is the Generator of All) (929) Bhootavahanah (He faciltitates the movement of all Beings) (930) Bhakti Kayakah (He absorbs all kinds of Worship) (931) Akampith (He is unperturbed by material attractions and stable) (932) Kalah (Maha Kal who spares none for destruction) (933) Nilalohithah ( Ratainer of poisonous flames in His throat turned blue) (934) Satyavratha ( Unique Practitioner of Truthfulness) (935) Maha Tyagi (The Greatest Renunciator) (936) Nitya Shanti Parayana (The Eternal Observer of Peace) (937) Parartha Bhritir Varada (He blessess those who are interested in Parartha or Other Worldliness ) (938) Visarada ( The Expert in various Disciplines of Learning) (939) Subhadah ( Grants auspiciousness) (939) Subha nama Subhadah Swayam ( As one of His names is ‘Subha’, He awards propitiousness) (940) Anarthika (He grants wishes without asking for them) (941) Agunah ( He has no ‘Gunas’ or features Himself) (942) Saakshi Akartha ( He is the Evidence of Creation executed by Maya or Illusion) (943) Kanaka Prabhuh ( Like Gold He is self illuminated) (944) Swabhava Bhadrah ( Whatever is desired in the minds of devotees is granted instantly by Him) (945) Seeghrah ( Swift Dispenser of the wishes of devotees) (946) Seeghra nashanah ( Rapid reliever of the difficulties of Bhaktas) (947) Jata and Mundi ( Siva as unique with Jatajuta or thick and twisted hair on His Head; Mundi or Shaven Head (948) Kundalini ( He has Snake like Ear rings) (949) Sikhandi as the name of Siva, Kavachi or Body Shielded and Shuli or speared) (950) Amrithyah ( He has no demise as He has no Beginning or End) (951) Sarva Dushta Simhah ( Exterminator of all the Wicked ) (952) Tejo Rasi ( Fund of Light) (953) Maha Mani ( The Best of Jewels like Kaustubh) ( 954) Asamkhyeh ( He has countless Forms) (955) Aprameyatma ( An indestructible Super Soul) ( 956) Viravan Virya Kovidah ( A Master of Bravery and Might) (957) Maheshvasah( The Holder of the World-Reputed Bow and arrows) (958) Vedyah ( It is He whom Yogis seek to learn all about) (959) Viyogatma ( He has a distinct yet unknowable Outline) (960) Paaravaar Muniswarah ( He is the Supreme Sage whom Humanity and Devas yearn to know all about) (961) Anuttama (‘Parama Sreshtha Prameswara’) (962) Dhuradarshah (He has such piercing vision that is impossible even to glance) (963) Madhura Priya Darshanah (Of unimaginably stunning and attractive figure) (964) Suresah ( Super Lord of Devas) ( 965) Sharanam ( He takes into hold the whole Universe for His care) (966) Parvah ( He has a Total view of the World) (967) Sabda Brahma ( His Voice is of Vedas from Brahma’s Four Faces) (968) Sataam Gatih ( Sadhus and the Virtuous are in the constant search of His Path) (969) Kaala Paksha ( He helps Kaal Deva in the task of Creation) (970) Kaala Kaalah (Superior to Kaala Deva) (971) Sukrithih (The Best of Righteous Deed Makers) (972) Kritha Vasuki ( The Creator of the Great Serpent Vasuki ) (973) Maheswasaha ( The Holder of Great Bow) ( 974) Mahi Bhartha (He grasps the entire World) (975) Nishkalankah (Blemishless) (976) Visrunkhala (He bestows the power of breaking chains of Maya or Illusion) (977) Dyutimanirstharani (As He assumes the form of Surya and swims across the Ocean of ‘Samsara’ or Maya) (978) Dhanyah (He blesses those who do service to humanity) (979) Siddhardhah (He is the Great Siddhi Himself) (980) Siddhi Sadhanah (He enables in guiding those who seek attainment of Siddhis; (981) Viswathah Sarvatah (He is Present all over the Universe with Maya) (982) Samudra Vritthasthu (Surrounded by Oceans) (983) Stulyah (Venerated by all including Devas, Danavas and Humans) (984)Vyudhoraskah (Broad chested) (985) Mahabhujah (Broad shouldered) (986) Sarva yonih (The Grand Originator of the Universe) (987) Niratankah ( Devoid of ‘Tapatrayas’ or Adhi Bhautika or External / Physical problems, Adyatmika or internal diseases and Adi Divika or Natural impediments) ( 988) Nara Narayana Priyah ( Extremely pleased with the Twin Sages of Nara and Narayana ) (989) Nirlepah ( Un- contaminated) ( 990) Nishpra -panchatmah ( The Super Soul without the Worldly features of Panchabhutas) (991) Nirvyangya ( The Creator of Special Physical parts) ( 992) Vyanga naasanah ( The destroyer of distorted Body Parts ) ( 993) Stavah (Highly Desirous of Worshipping Siva) (994) Vyasa Murthi ( Siva in the Form of Veda Vyasa)(995) Niramkushah ( Fully Independent) ( 996) Nirvadhya mayopaya ( Of Blemishless form) (997) Vidya Rashi (Fund of Vidyas) (997) Nirapaya ( Imperishable)(998) Rasa Priyah (He is delighted with ‘Nava Rasas’) (999) Prashantha Buddhih (Of Exceedingly sober and cool disposition) (1000) Akshannah (Ignored) (1001) Sangrah (Amasses Devotees) (1002) Nitya Sundarah (Always Exquisite) (1003)Vyaghra dhuryah (Sportive of Tiger Skin) (1004) Dhatreswarah( Sovereign of entire Earth) (1005) Shakalyah ( Siva in the form of Sakalya Muni) (1006) Sharvari Pathih ( The Lord of the Nights) (1007) Paramardha Guru ( The Supreme Bestoyer of Salvation) (1008) Drishstih (The image of Chakshu Devatha is the Goddess of Vision) (1009) Sharisrayashraya Vatsalah ( Fond of ‘Jeevas’ or ‘Linga Shariras’having Physical Bodies after death) (1010) Somah ( Light up with Moon) (1011) Rasojnapakah ( He who has the taste of ‘Halahala’ poisonous flame) (1012) Sarva satvavanambanah ( Siva the Supreme Power surrounded by one and all)
(Relative of Yakshadhi pati- Kubera) (67) Srikantha (Possessor of Vedas in His Throat) (68) Loka- varnottama (The Greatest among Brahmaloka and other lokas) (69) Mridu
(Soft natured to devotees) (70) Samadhivedya (Who has the knowledge of Samadhi in Yoga) (71) Dhanurdhari (Carrier of Bow and arrows) (72) Nilakantha (Blue Throated one retaining Poisonous Flames) (73) Parasvadhi (Promoter of virtue among devotees to inculcate of happiness to others) (74) Visalaksha (The Broad Eyed) (75) Mrigavyaghra (Who is ready to assume tiger form to save deer) (76) Suresha (Supreme Lord of Devas) (77) Suryatapana ( Provider of the Heat of Sun to the Wicked or Provider of Heat to the Sun God Himself) (78) Dharmadhyaksha ( Chief Preserver of Virtue) (79) Kshama Kshetra ( Origin of Tolerance) (80) Bhagavan ( Possessor/ Yielder of Six kinds of Wealth; viz. Dhana or Money, Dhanya or Granary, Dhairya or Courage, Santana or Progeny, Jaya or Victory and Vidya or Knowledge ) (81) Bhaganetrabhida ( Remover of eyes of Bhaga at Daksha Prajapati’s Yagna (82) Ugra ( Ferocious) (83) Pasupati (Chief of Beings) (84)Tarksha (Siva in Kasyap’s form) (85) Priya Bhakta (Beloved of Devotees) (86) Parandapa (Generator of High heat) (87) Daata (Giver of Boons) (88) Dayakara (Merciful) (89) Daksha (Highly Capable) (90) Kapardi (Provider of Gyan) (91) Kamashasan (Controller of Love and Destroyer of Kamadeva) (92) Smashana- nilaya (Resides of Burial Ground) (93) Sukshmah (infinitesimal) (94) Smashanastha (A resider of Graveyard) (95) Maheswara (Foremost Commander of Universe) (96) Loka Kartha (Creator of the Universe) (97) Mrigapathi (Protector of Animals) (98) Mahakartha (Creator of Five Elements) (99) Poshak (Sustainer) (100) Visvaasakartha (Granter of Confidence) (101) Mahoushadhi (Huge Source of Medicines for Physical Well-being or Smasher of Worldly Bondages) (101) Somapaha (Giver of Soma or Nectar to Devas) (102) Amritaha (Self-sprung Nectar for immortality) (102) Soumyaha (Serene looking to devotees) (103) Mahateja (Unparalleled Radiance) (104) Mahadyutih (Great Illumination) (105) Tejomaya (All Pervading Light) (106) Amritamaya( Replete with Nectar) (107) Annamaya ( Food is God; ‘Anna’ is Brahma) (108) Sudhapati ( Chief Protector of Nectar) (109) Uttara ( Paramatma descends to uplift humanity) (110) Gopati (Master of Earth, Heaven, Humanity, Goddess of Learning Sarasvathi, Illumination and Water) (111) Gopta ( Chief Administrator of All Species) (112) Jnana Gamya ( Final Goal of Vedic Knowledge) (113) Pracheen ( Siva is Unaffected by Time and hence Ageless) (114) Niti ( Dispenser of Morals to those who need) (115) Suniti ( Clean Hearted) (116) Soma ( Source of Medicines as He made available to Moon) (117) Soma rathah ( Happy to enjoy and give Soma rasa) (118) Sukhi ( Happy by Himself and makes others Happy too) (119) Ajatashatru ( He has no Challenger) (120) Alok ( Self Illuminated and Illuminating) (121) Sambhavya (Esteemed by all-Devas or Danavas) (122) Havyavahan (Reaches Havi or Oblations to Devas in the form of Fire or Agni) (123) Lokakara (Creator of the Worlds) (124) Vedakara (Populariser of Vedas like Rig, Yaju and Sama Vedas) (125) Sutrakara (Creator of Maharshis like Veda Vyasa who scripted Principles or Sutras) ( 126) Sanatanah ( Ageless and Permanent) (127) Maharshi Kapilacharya ( Siva in the form of Kapilacharya who was the Exponent of Sankhya Shastra ( 128) Viswadipti ( The Luminosity of the Whole Universe) ( 129) Trilochanah (The Three Eyed or the Spring of Three Gunas of Satva, Rajas and Tamas) (130) Pinakidharanka (The Holder of Pinaki Bow) (131) Bhudeva (The Supreme in the form of readily cognizable Earth (132) Swastidah (Provider of Righteousness and Contentment) (133) Sudhih (Bestower of Supreme Enlightentment) (134) Dhatrudhama (Possessor of Superior Energy) (135) Dhamakarah (The Cause of Son’s Exraordinary Brightness and Heat) (136) Sarvah (The All-Pervading) (137) Sarva Gocharah (The All-Perceiver) (138) Brahma srikah (Generator of Brahma and Vedas) (139) Viswasrikah (The Builder of the Worlds) (140) Sargah (Reflection of Self-Creation) (141) Kavih (Self-scripted or Self- Composer (142) Priyah (The Loved One) (143) Shakha (In the appearance of Rishi named Shakha) (144) Vishaka (In the Form of Kartikeya) (145) Gosakha (The Materialization of the Various Branches of Vedas) (146) Siva (The Foundation of the Entire Cosmos) (147) Bhishak (He in the Form of Dhavantari or Physician providing well being to all) (148) Anuttama (Incomparably righteous) (149) Gangaplavodak (The eternal flow of Great Ganges is poor in comparison to Him) (150) Jana tarakah (Uplifter of humanity) (151) Bhavya (Fully Propitious) (152) Pushkala (Abundant (153) Sthapti (Architect of all the Worlds) (154) Sthira (Stable and Steady) (155) Vijitatma (A Triumphant Super Soul) (156) Vishyatma (A Marvelous Soul of the Universal Happenings) (157) Vidheyatma (Excellent Soul of Submissive Worlds) (158) Bhuta Vahana Sarathy (The Driving Force to Brahma the Controller of Humanity) (159) Saganaah (He who has Pramatha Ganas always) (160) Ganakaya (Indestructible along with Pramathaganas) (161) Sakirthi (Highly Reputed) (162) Chhinnasamsayah ( He whose doubts are destroyed) (163) Kamadeva (The Lord of Desires like ‘Dharmarthas’) (164) Kamapalah (Bestower of Fulfillments)(165) Bhasmoddhuulitha Vigrah (Of Ash laden Physique) (166) Bhasmapriyo (An Enthusiastic of Ash) (167) Bhasma saayi (Fond of lying in ash) (168) Kami (Endower of Desires)(169) Kantha (Highly Attractive)(170) Kritagama (Executor of Agamas /Vedas)(171) Samavartha (Executor of Life Cycles) (172) Anirvyuktatma (All encompassed Soul)(173) Dharma Punjah (Consummated Virtue) (174) Sadasiva (Always Propitious) (175) Akalmashah ( Never Tarnished) (176) Chaturbahu ( Four Armed) (177) Duravasah ( Who Cannnot be kept in mind for long (178) Durasadhaha( Attainable with rigorous Tapasya or Commitment) (179) Durlabha
(Achieve only with highest devotion) (180) Durgama (Reach Him only with enormous difficulty) (181) Durga (Realise with Enduring Trauma) (182) Sarva ayudha Visarada
(Versatile in the art of weaponry like Sastra or physically applied and ‘Astra’or Mantra Enabled ones) (183) Adhyatmika Yoga Nilayah ( Expert in Yoga Practice to destroy miseries of body and mind) (184) Suthanthu ( He who keeps with Him the wide World) (185)Thanthu Vardhanah ( He who broadens the world)(186) Subhangah ( Possessor and Provider of Propitious Body Parts) (187) Loka Saranga(Assimilator of the essence of Lokas or the Pranava/Omkara )(188) Jagadish (Controller of the ‘Jagat’or the Lokas (189) Janardana ( Demolisher of the sorrows of Humans) (190) Bhasma Suddhikara ( He who cleans up with Ash) (191) Meru ( Who Stays at Meru Mountain) (192) Ojasvi (Full of Ojas or Vigour / Essential Energy) (193) Suddha Vigraha ( Pure Physique) (194) Asaadhyah ( Not easy to realise) (195) Sadhu Sadhyah (Possible of realisation only by the Virtuous) (196) Bhritya Markata Rupa Dhrit ( He who assumes the Profile of Hanuman-the Monkey God) (197) Hiranya Retha ( He who is like Agni or Fire-like heat and light) (198) Paurana ( He who is worthy of Brahma’s proposal in Puranas to extol) (199) Ripu Jeeva Harah ( He who obliterates Enemies) (200) Balah (He who enjoys Supreme Strength) (201) Maha Hrida ( He whose heart is full of eternal happiness) (202) Mahagartah ( The Lord of Great Illusions) (203) Siddha Vrindara Vanditah ( Saluted by Siddhas and Devas at His Threshold) (204) Vyaghra Charmambarah ( Dressed by Tiger skin) (205) Vyali ( Ornamented by poisonous snakes on His Body) (206) Maha Bhutah (‘Virat Purusha’or Collosal Formation of imperishable nature) (207) Maha Nidhih (Mammoth Source of Wealth of all kinds)(208) Amrithasah (Eternal Enjoyer of Nectar) (209) Amrita Vapuh (Of Indestructible Physique) (210) Ajaroparah (Immortal) (211) Panchajanyah (Siva as Agni in Five Forms as manifested in Yajnas) (212) Prabhanjanah (Siva as ‘Vayu’ surrounded by Illusions among mortals) (213) Panchavimsati Tatvasthah (Siva as *Twenty five Tatvas viz. Pancha Bhutas, Pancha Tanmatras, Pancha Karmendriyas, Pancha Jnanendrias and Pancha Anthakaranas) (214) Parijata (Siva as ‘Kalpavriksha’or Fulfiller of desires of devotees) (215) Paratparah (Supreme Soul) (216) Sulabha (Easy to please with sincerity of devotion) (217) Suvratah (He who guides devotees to perform simple and easy Vrathas) (218) Surah (Champion) (219) Bramha Veda Nidhi (Siva as the Sourcer of Brahma Vedas) (220)Vaangmaika Nidhi ( Origin and Endower of Speech), (221) Varnashrama Guru ( Master of Four Varnas of Brahmana, Vyasya, Kshatriya and Sudras as also Four Ashramas viz. Brahmacharya, Garhasthya, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa)(222) Varni (Siva as Brahmachari or Vidyarthi) (223) Shatrujit ( Conquerer of Enemies) (224) Shatru tapanah ( Tormentor of Enemies) (225) Ashramah ( Provider of respite to those engaged in the worldly affairs)(226) Kshapanah (Mitigate the sins of devotees) (227) Kshama (Terminator at the End);
[* Ref. 213 above: Mahabhuthas (Earth, Water, Fire, Ether and Sky); Tanmatras (Smell, Taste, Vision, Feel and Hear; Karmendrias (Mouth, Hand, Feet, Ears, Eyes, Excretionary); Jnanendrias (Rasana, Ghrana, Chakshu, Twak and Srotra); Anthahkaranas (Ahankara, Manas, Buddhi, Prakriti and Purusha).] (228) Jnanavan( Full of Knowledge) (229) Achaleswar ( Chief of Stable beings like Earth and Mountains) (230) Pramanika Bhutah( Creator of Godly Evidences like Sun, Moon, Stars and Air) (231) Durjeyah ( He who knows any thing instantly) (232) Suparnah ( Like a Tree with branches as Vedas) (233) Vayu Vahanah ( He who makes airflow to move) (234) Dhanurdharah ( Possessor of Pinaki) (235) Dhanur Veda ( The Originator of the Science of Bow and Arrows) (236) Guna Rasih ( Totality of Gunas or Qualities like, Vidya, Kriya,Satya, Daya, Ahimsa, Shanti, Dama, Dhyeya, Dhyana, Dhriti, Medha, Niti, Kanthi, Drishti, Lajja, Pushti Prathishtha and so on) (237) Guna Kara ( He who applies various Gunas) (238) Satyah ( Embodiment of Truth) ( 239) Satya Parah ( Practioner of Truth) (240) Dinah ( Ordinary, non-complainng and always satisfied) (241) Dharmanga (Dharma’s various Limbs like Feet as Vedas, Hands like Varaha Murthi, Brahma like Face, Agni like Tongue, Hairs like Kusha Grass, Eyes like Day and Night, Ornaments like Vedanth & Srithis, Soma like Blood, and so on.) (241) Dharma Sadhanah (Practice of Dharma) (242) Anantha Drishthi (His Vision is Infinite) (243) Ananda (Blissful) (244) Dando Damayita (Punisher of the Punishers eg. Siva could reprimand Indra or Devas) (245) Damaha ( The Controller of Devas, Beings, Tatvas - like Maha Bhutas, Indriyas, Tanmatras- and so on. (246) Abhivadyo Mahamayah (Saluted by Devas, Danavas and Mahamaya too) (247) Visvakarma (Greeted by Celestial Architect Visvakarma) (247) Visarada (Revered by Devi Sarasvathi) (248) Veeta ragah (Destroyer of Desire or Hatred (249) Vinitatma (Siva softens the personality of His devotees) (250) Tapasvi (Meditator par Excellence) (251) Bhuta Bhavanah ( He provides mental development of His Devotees) (252) Uttama Vesha Dhari Pracchannah ( Siva’s best dress- nudity- is half closed) (253) ( Jita Kamah Kama Devah ( Siva overwhelms desires and Kama Deva / Manmadha) (254) Ajit Priyah ( Siva is affectionate to Lord Vishnu) (255) Kalyana Prakrithi ( Gracious featured) (256) Kalpa ( Root cause of entire Creation) (257) Sarvaloka Prajapathi ( Sovereign of All Lokas ) (258) Tapasvi ( He concentrates to fulfill the wishes of His devotees) (259) Taraka ( His is the Ship to let the devotees cross the rough seas of ‘Samsara’) (260) Sriman ( Surfeit with Benevolence ) (261) Pradhana Prabhu ( Chief Protector) (261) Alyapah ( Destructionless) ( 262) Loka palah ( Principal Administor of Lokas) ( 263) Antarhita atma (Hideout of His Real Self due to Illusion) (264) Kalpadih ( The Very Beginning of Kalpas ) (265) Kamalekshan ( His Lotus Vision seeks Goddess Lakshmi always) (266) Veda Shastrastha Tattvajnayana ( Best Comprehender of Tatva Jnana of Vedas and Shastras ( 267) Animaya ( He is Knowledge by Himself and excels in imparting it to others) (268) Chandra ( Siva as Moon sourcing pleasantness to one and all ) (269) Surya ( Siva as the origin of Surya provides untold falicities to all Creations of the Supreme Power) (270) Shani ( Siva as Saturn controlling fortunes as per His directions) (271) Ketu (Siva as Dhuma Kethu as the latter fulfills His Instructions to humanity (272) Varanga ( Having perfect shaped limbs) (273) Vidruma –chhavi ( Siva as Mangal or Mars with the red colour of corals) (274) Bhakti Vasya ( in the control of Devotees) (275) ParaBrahma ( Siva as Lord Brahma the Creator) (276) Mriga banapurna (Siva searches His devotees like an arrow of His mind searches deers)(277) Anagha (Free from all kinds of sins) (278) Adri (In the form of a Mountain) (279) Adrivasa (Resident of Kailasa Mountain) (280) Kantha (Brahma as His Charioteer) (281) Paramatma (Super Soul) (282) Jagadguru (Universal Teacher for their own Good)(283) Sarva Karmalaya (Target God for daily devotional activities of common people)(284) Tushti (Highly self-contented) (285) Mangalya (Auspicious for His devotees) (286) Mangalakritah (Of auspicious nature) (287) Maha Tapah (He who performs the Greatest Meditation to Create the Mega Universe) (288) Deergha Tapah (He executes long time meditation for Sustenance of Universe) (289) Sthavishtha (He is Gross) (290)Sthavirah (He is Ancient) (291) Dhruvah (He is most Stable) (292) Ahaha (He embodies Great Radiance) (293) Samvatsarah (He is regular like rainy seasons of each year) (294) Pramanah (Siva’s existence is self-evident) (295) Paramam (Supreme) (296) Tapah (Truthful meditation) (297) Krita Tapah (Executed action of Tapasya) (298) Samvatsara Karah (Siva the player of cyclical movement of years) (299) Mantra Atyayah (He who transcends Himself through recitals of Veda Mantras) (300) Sarva Darshan ( He who reveals the whole world as real) (301) Sarveswarah (Eswara to all) (302) Siddhah (Present Constantly) (303) Maha Retha (Super Virile) (304) Mahabala (Super Strong) (305) Yogi Yogya (Ideally deserving Yoga practitioner) (306) Tejo (Sourcer of High Radiance) (307) Siddhi (Ultimate Achiever) (308) Sarvaadih (Origin of Everything)
(309) Agrahya (He never accepts the sinful) (310) Vasoh (He keeps All Existing beings within Self) (311) Vasumanah (His heart is unaffected by preferences of liking or hatred) (312) Satyah (Truth as in ‘Satya jnanam anantham Brahma’) (313) Sarva Papa Haroharah (Obliterator of all kinds of sins) (314) Sukirthi (Full of elegant reputation) (315) Sobhana (Enriched by various attractions) (316) Sragvih (Garlanded) (317) Vedangah (He constitutes the branches of Vedas) (317) Vedavinmunih (The Sage who is an adept in Vedas) (318) Bhrajishnu (The Radiant) (319) Bhojanam (Food or Consuming Maya) (320) Bhokta (The One who enjoys the Food) (321) Lokanatha (The Lord of the Universe) (322) Dhurandarah (Connoisseur) (323) Amritah (Un-decaying) (324) Sasvatha (Everlasing) (325) Shantah (Tranquil) (326) Banahastah (Arrow handed) (327) Pratapavan (Audacious) (328) Kamandalu dhara (Kamandalu or a Holy vessel carried by Gods with Amrit or Elixir) (329) Dhanvi (Carrier of Dhanush or Bow-Arrow Set) (330) Avanmanasa Gocharah (Impossible to comprehend by Physical or mental faculties) (331) Atindriyah (Far beyond the reach of Physical or Mental features) (332) Maha Mayah (The Great Illusion) (333) Sarvavasa (Resident of any or every abode) (334) Chatushpathah (He who prompts to four paths to His Devotees) (335) Kala-yogi (Siva as Kala Yogi cautions devotees about the the end of their lives) (336) Mahanadah (His Great Sound) (337) Mahotsaha (His enormous Enthusiasm) (338) (Mahabala) (His mighty strength and bravery) (339) Maha Buddhi ( The Store of Great of Intelligence) (340) Maha Virya ( The Unique Producer of the Worlds) (341) Bhuta- chari ( He whose company consists of Extra Territorial Beings like Goblins) (342) Purandarah ( The Executioner of Tripurasura) ( 343) Nisachar ( The Active Trekker in dead of nights) (344) Pretachari ( Moves along with Groups of ‘Pretas’ or the Dead Bodies) (345) Maha Shaktih ( He who has Immense Might) (346) Maha Duytih ( He who has unrivalled luminosity) (347) Anirdesya Vapuh (He possesses an outstanding Physique) ( 348) Sriman ( He who has a glow of Prosperity) (349) Sarvacharya Manogatih( He guides Various Teachers in imparting Knowledge) (350) Bahu Shrutah (Origin of several Holy Scriptures) (351) Maha Maya ( The Inventor of the Great Illusion) (352) Niyatatma Dhruvah ( Most controlled and disciplined Soul) ( 353) Ajas Tejo Dyuti Dharah ( He carries Life, Might, Light and such other fantasic features)(354) Nartakah ( The Illustrious ‘Nata Raja’ who dances and makes others dance) (355)Nritya Priyo Nithya Nrityah ( He revels in dance and dances always) (356) Prakashatma (Epitome of Brilliance) (357) Prakashakah ( He who distributes illumination) (358)Spasht akasharah (Distinct Word like OM) (359) Buddhah ( Basis of Intellect and its instructor) (360) Samanah ( Balanced) (361) Sara Samplavah ( ‘Sadhana’ or Means with which to attain Essence of Life) (362) Yugadi krithyugavartha ( Siva Himself rotates the Yugas ) (363) Gambhiro ( Serious and Complex due to knowledge and experience) (364) Vrisha Vahana ( Nandi Bull His carrier) (365) Ishtah ( The Most sought after) (366) Visishtah (The Most
Distinguished) ( 366) Sreshtah ( The Best who is worshipped by one and all ) (367) Sulabha ( He who is easy of achievement) (368) Sharmah ( Avatar of Sharabha) (369) Dhanuh ( The Bearer of Pinakini ) (370) Tirtha rupah ( He assumes the forms of Vidyas or Disciplines) (371) Thirtha nama ( He has the various names of Holy places) (372) Thirtha drishya ( Blesses or enables of viewing various Thirthas like ‘Bhagirathi’) (373) Stutah ( Prayed by entire World from Brahama downward) (374)Arthavah (Bestower of the Four Purusharthas viz. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha) (375)Apanidhi ( He in the form of Oceans) (376) Adhishtana ( He is the King pin or Adhara of the Srishti /Creation) (377)Vijaya ( Provider of Success in life by means of devotion, ‘Jnana’ and ‘Vairagya’) (378) Durjato Jayakalavit ( He who knows the timings of Daityas losing battles and the winnings of Devas) (379) Pratishthithah ( His magnitude and might are well established) (380) Pramanajnah ( He has the full awareness of Pramanas or Proofs, -both direct or subtle (381) Hiranya Kavachah ( His shield is golden; Vedas describe Him as ‘Namo Hiranya baahavey, Hiranya varnaya, Hiranya Rupaya’ and so on) (382) Harih ( He is the demolisher of all kinds of sins) (383) Vimochanah ( He is the reliever of the three kinds of Tapatrayas or tribulations viz. of Adi bhautika, Adhyatmika and Adi Daivika nature) (384) Sura Ganah ( He assumes the traits and strengths of all the Devas (385) Vidyeshah ( He is the root of all ‘Vidyas’ and also the bestower of the deserved ones) (386) Bindu Samsrayah ( Pranava or Omkara is His own manifestation) (387) Bala Swarupah ( Rudra, a child born of Brahma’s fore- head ) (388) Balotmattah ( From His Shakti or Power were annihilated the Evil from time to time) (389) Vatarupah ( Siva in the form of Vata Tree) (390) Amalonmayi( Of Clean and Pure Form) (391) Vikartha ( Creator of variegated designs and forms) (392)Gahanah (The Unknowable; none could comprehend the Lord’s ways of thought or action) (393) Guhah (The Concealed; none could fathom the Maya created by the Lord)(394) Karanam (The Action) (395) Kaaranam (The Cause) and (396) Kartha (The Doer) (397) Sarvabandha Vimochanah (The Liberator of all hindrances) (398) Vyavasayah (Determined to be in Sat-Chit- Ananda Position) (399) Vyavasthanah (Sets up the ‘Varnashrama’ format) (400) Sthanadah (Decides individual positions and duties (401) Jagdadijah (He who exists at be very beginning of the Universe) (402) Guruda (The constant destroyer of Enemies) (403) Lalithah (The most attractive and soft personality) (404) Abhedah ( He cannot assume more than one Singular Identity)(405) Bhavatatmani Samsthitha ( He exists as the Innermost Soul of the bodies made by Pancha Bhutas or Five Elements) (406) Vireswarah ( The Lord of the Valiant) ( 407) Virabhadrah ( As one of the Principal ‘Ganas’ or Army of Lord Siva) ( 408) Virasana Vidhih Guru ( The Master of Valiant’s Posture of Seating) (409) Vira Chudamani Sirobhusha ( Head-Ornament of Heroic Warrior) (410) Vettha ( He is Omniscient) (411)Chidanandah (Heartily Happy) (412) Nandiswarah ( Nandivahan’s Lord) (413)Ajnadhara Trisuli ( He whose orders are obeyed by Trisula Weapon at once) (414)Tripivishthah ( In Yajnas He manifests Himself as Lord Vishnu ( 415) Sivalayah ( He resides at all Places that are propitious ) (416) Valakhilyah ( He presents Himself as Rishi Valakhilya) (417) Mahachaapah ( In the form of the Grand Bow gifted away to King Janaka by Siva) (418) Trigmanshu (Siva as Sun God) (419) Badhirah ( Chooses to be hard of hearing sometimes) (420) Khagah ( He who thinks of Skies) (421) Abhiramah (A resting place of Yogis) (422) Susharanah (Provider of security and refuge (423) Subrahmanya (Ideal Explainer of Vedic knowledge and its interpreters) (424) Sudha Swami (Amrit’s Chief Custodian) (425) Maghavan Kaushikah (Siva as Indra) (426)Goman (As the Chief of Cows and cowherds) (427) Avasan (‘Adhar’ or Support of Beings who are on death bed) (428) Sarva Sadhanak (He who makes any thing posible)(429) Lalatakshah (He who keeps His Third Eye on His Forehead) (430) Viswadehah (The entire Universe is His Body) (431) Sarah (Exists even in the most trying times or at the time of annihilation of the Universe) (432) Samsara Chakra bhrit (The Holder of the Cycle of Life) (433) Amogha Danda (Giver of irretrievable punishement) (434) Madhyasthaha (Neutral) (435) Hiranah (Epitome of Radiance) (436) Brahma Varchasvi (As the sheen of Brahma) (437) Paramarthah ( He who grants Salvation) (438) Paromayi ( He is the origin of Outstanding Maya ) (439) Shambharah ( Awards propitiousness) (440) Vyaghra Lochanah ( Has the frightening look of a Tiger) (441)Ruchih (Brightness) (442) Virinchih ( Siva in the form of Brahma) (443) Svandhyuh: Provider of boons to Devas ( 444) Vachaspathi ( Bestower of all kinds of ‘Vidyas’ in the Form of Brahma) (445) Ishanah (Granter of all branches of ‘Vidyas”; Sritis declare Him as ‘Isanah Sarva Vidyanam’) (445) Ahirpathih ( Siva in the form of Surya or Sun) ( 446) Ravih ( Siva as the distributor of Nava Rasas on nine Emotions drawn from the Sun- viz. Karuna or Kindness, Bhayanak or Fright, Krodha or anger, Shringara or Attractiveness, Hasya or Comedy, Raudra or Fury, Vira or heroism, Bhibhatsa or disgust and Shanta or Peace) (447) Virochanah ( Siva as Agni or Fire) (448) Shastha ( He who orders or is the Maker of Rules) (449) Vaivaswa Munih ( Siva in the form of Sage Vaivaswa) (450) Yamah ( Yama the of Son of Sun and God of Death) (451) Yukthirunnathi Kirthih (Nyayamurthi, the Famed Ashtanga Yogi Siva) ( 452) Sanuragah ( Affectionate to Devotees) (453) Paranjayah ( Victorious of Enemies) (454) Kailasapathi ( The Lord of Kailasa Mountain) (455) Kranthah ( Most attractive) (456) Savitha ( The Creator of all Beings) (457) Ravi Lochanah ( He who takes over the Eyes of Sun; it is said : ‘Agnir murtha Chakshusi Chandra Suryah’) (458) Visvottham ( Of the most Virtuous of the Universe) (459)Veetha Bhayaha (Devoid of any Fright)(460)Anivaritha (Unstoppable; Or none could hold Him from one’s own ‘Karma phal’ or Fate ((461) Nithya (Timeless irrespective of the Beginning or End of the Universe) (462) Niyat Kalyanah (Decidedly auspicious) (463) Punya Sravana Kirthanah (The listener of Worthy Hymns about Siva Doorasravah (Who could hear from any distance) (465) Visvasaha (Who could the be the World’s best tolerant) (466) Dhyeah (He who is the World’s best target of dedication) (467) Dussapna Nashanah (Destroyer of bad dreams) (468) Uttaranah (Who could safely ship through the Ocean of ‘Sansar’or Worldly life) (469) Dushkriti nasanah (The Terminator of Evil Deeds) (470) Vikshepyah (Could be viewed only through special Vision) (471) Dussah (Cannot tolerate the Evil Forces even regretfully) (472) Abhavah (He who is Birthless) (473) Anaadi (Who has no beginning) (474) Bhurbhuva Lakshmih ( He who has the knowledge of Bhur Bhuva lokas and their Lakshmis ) (474 A) Kiriti ( He as Arjun wearing the formal Crown) (475) Tridasadhipa (He as the Chieftain of Devas) (476) Viswagopta ( Protector of the World) (477) Vishvakartha ( The Creator of the World)(478) Suvirah (The Gallant) (479) Ruchirangadah (Gorgeously limbed) (480) Jananah (He who creates all the Beings) (481) Jana janmadih ( The essential cause of Creation (482) Pritiman ( The Affectionate ) (483) Nitiman ( The Ethical) (484) Dhruvah (The Top Most) (485) Vasishthah ( The Sole Surviver at the time of ‘Pralay’ or The Great Devasation) (486) Kashyapah ( Siva as in the Form of Sage Kashyap) (487) Bhanuh ( The Dazzling) (488) Bhimah ( Looks frightening to the Opponent) (489) Bhima Parakramah ( As a Demolisher of ‘Asuras’ who were adepts for the Illusions created ) (500) Pranavah (Om kara Swarup) (501) Satdyatacharah (Observer of Truthfulness and Virtuosity) (502) Mahakoshah ( He who has control over the Five Koshas or sheaths / layers viz. Annamaya, Pranamaya, Manonmaya, Vijnanamaya and Ananda maya) ( 503) Mahadhanah ( He has the greatest prosperity) (504) Janmadhipah(The Leader of Births) (505) Mahadevah ( He who surpasses all Emotions or Feelings and the manifestation of Atma Gyan or the Knowledge of the Eternal Soul) ( 506) Sakalagama paragah ( The outstanding Expert of all Vedas ), (507) Tatvam ( Tat or That-Am - you, Asi – are is the literal meanings; or Aham-I , Brahma- The Super Soul, Asmi-am; or Deep seated in Brahma’s position ) (508) Tatvam Brahma ( Siva is as Brahma) (509) Tatvavit ( He who realises the Essence of Tatva) (510) Ekatma ( The Supreme Soul is unique) (511) Vibhuh ( All pervading) (512) Visva bhushan ( Ornament of the World) (513) Rishih (The Knower of the Unknown; ‘Vishvadhipo Rudro Maharshih’ is Veda) (514) Ishvarya Janma Mrityu Jarathigah ( Siva owing to His opulence is far beyond birth, death and old age) (515) Pancha Yagna samutpatthih ( Generator of Five kinds of Yagnas on daily basis viz. Deva Yagna or worship to family deity; Brahma Yagna or Practice of Vedas and other Sciptures; Pitri Yagnas to enhance family values; Bhuta Yagna or the spirit of caring and sharing with others including animals and birds; and Nara Yagna providing hospitality to colleagues, neighbours, friends or any body else ) ( 516) Visvasah ( Siva the superlative of the Universe) (517) Vimalodaya ( The Maker of all movable and immovable objects) (518) Anadyantha ( He has no beginning nor end) (519) Vatsalah (Affectionate to one and all) (520) Bhaktaloka dhrit ( The bearer of the enirety of Devotees) (521) Gayatri Vallabha ( The better half of Gayatri ) (522) Pranshuh (Double- brightened by Sunrays) (523) Prabhakarah ( Siva as the most prominent form of early morning Sun ) (524) Sishu ( Likened to an infant) (525) Giriratha (Who likes to stay on Kailasha Mount) (526) Samrat ( Highest Emperor) (527) Sushenah ( A huge army of ‘Ganas’) (528) Surashatru ](Deva’s Enemy) (528) Amogha (Sinless) (529) Arishtanemi (Provides boons to the Virtuous) (530) Kumudah (Who lightens the burden of Earth by removing the undesirable) (531) Vigatajvarah (He who is devoid of various kinds of physical ailments) (532) Svayamjyotirstanurjyothih (Self illuminated subtle luminosity; ‘Nivarasuka vartanvi Peetabhavatyanupama tasyaassikhaya madhye cha Paramatma vyavasthithah’ says ‘Mantra Pushpam’) (533) Atmajyothih (The Ever radiant Soul) (534) Achalanchalah
(Steady and stable) ( 534) Pingalah ( He wears the Tiger skin and hence of Reddish Yellow colour of Sun rays ) (535) Kapilasmashruh ( He has the moustache and beard of Pingal colour) (536) Phala netrah ( Third Eye on His forehead) ( 537) Thrayi thanuh (His body is full of Vedas), (538) Jnana Skandhah Maha Nidhih ( Giver of a Storage of Jnana to His devotees to enable them to achieve Salvation) (539) Viswa pathih ( The Lord of the Universe) (540) Upaplavah ( The Tormentor of the Evil) (541)Bhago Vivasvan adityah (Siva in the three forms of Bhagah, Visasvah and Adityah) (542)Yogaparah ( As a Great Guide to Yogis) (543) Yogadharah ( The Fountain head of Yogas) (544) Divaspathi ( The Chief of Heavens) (545) Kalyana Guna namah ( He has the names of auspiciousness) ( 546) Papah ( demolisher of the sins of devotees) ( 547) Punya Darshanah ( The Vision of Virtue’s personification) (548) Udara kirthih ( Of esteemed personality) (549) Udyogi ( Highly industrious in the context of Creating the Universe) (550) Sadyogi ( always busy in providing the means of fulfillment) (551) Sada sanmayah ( Always engaged in looking after the welfare of everybody) (552) Nakshatra- mali ( In the form of Sky adorable with strings of Stars) ( 553) Nakeshah ( Head of the Skies) (554) Lokeshah ( Master of the Worlds) (555) Swadhishtana Shadasrayah ( Siva who is at the Seat of Vital Force) (556) Pavithrah (The Personification of Purity (557) Papaanashascha ( The Annihilator of Sins) (558) Manipurah ( Fulfiller of desires including gains of riches including jewellery) (559) Nabhogatih ( Freely moves around the Skies)(560) Hrithpundarikamaseenah (Comfortably Seated on the lotus like hearts of Yogis) (561) Shakrah (In the Form of Lord Indra) (562) Shanthah (Blissfully Peaceful) (563) Vrishakapih (The root cause of sustaining Virtue) (564) Ushnah (Scorching due to swallowing poison the most sizzling ‘Halahal’into His Throat (565) Grahapati (The Administer of Nava Grahas (The Nine Planets) (566) Krishnah (His blue throat is visible to Krishna) (567) Samarth (Capable of doing anything) (568) Anartha Nashanah (wipe out any complexity) (569) Adharma Shatru (The Opponent of Vice) (570) Ajneya (Unknowable and Unreachable) (571) Puruhutah Purushthithah (Commended and devoted by multitude of devotees) (572) Brahma Garbhah (Retainer of Vedas in His Belly) (573) Brihad Garbhah (He holds the entire Brahmanda in His abdomen) (574)Dharma Dhenuh (He is likened to the Sacred Cow Dharma Devatha) (575) Dhana -gamah (Who ushers in Opulence) (576) Jagadishtuh (Well Wisher of the whole World) (577) Sugatah (Immersed in noble thoughts and actions) (578) Kumarah ( Siva in the shape of Lord Senapathi) (579) Kushkagam (Provider of Happiness and Satisfaction) (580) Hiranya Varnah ( Of Golden Colour) (581) Nana bhuta ratha ( He takes fancy to Bhutas and Piscachas) (582) Dhwanih ( Assumes the form of Dwani or Sound ( 583) Araagah ( without any Sound bytes or desires) (584) Nayanadhyakshah ( The Presider of Eyes and Eyesight) (585) Viswamithah ( In the Profile of Viswamitra the Great Sage) (586) Atmabhuh ( Self illumitaed) (587) Aniruddhah ( Uncontrollable) (588) Atrih (Siva in the form of Sage Atri ) (589)Jnana murthi ( Vedic knowledge personified) (590) Maha Yashah ( His fame is Boundless) (591)Loka Veeragrani ( The Head of the Valiant) (592) Chanda ( Very angry with the Evil Minded) (593) Sathya Parakrama ( Truthfully Valiant) ( 594) Vyala Kalpa (Siva in the company of poisonous Snakes) (594) Maha Kalpa ( He is Extraordinarily Capable) (595) Kalpa Vriksha (Siva as the Tree of Kalpavriksha granting desires) (596) Kaladhara (He keeps Moon as His head ornament) (597)Alankrishnah (Ornamented and illuminated) (598) Achalah (Firm and Stable) (599) Rochishnu (Brightness incarnate) (600) Vikramonnathah (Bravery of the Highest order) (601) Ayuh (Regulator of Age) (602) Shabdapathi (The Ruler of Vedas) (603) Vagmi plavanah (Instant grantor of desires) (604) Sikhi saarathih ( Facilitator of the tasks of Agni or Fire) (605) Asaprashtah (Confused by various illusions) (606) Athidhih (Guest) (607) Shatru pramathi (Expert in devastating adversaries) (608) Padapasanah (Settled near a tree comfortably) (609) Brihadasvaha (He is in custody of huge Horses) (610) Nabhi yonih (He as the Sky is the cause of causes) (611) Suprateek (He with attractive limbs and features) (612) Tamishrah (He saves devotees from dark ignorance) (613) Nidagasthapanah ( He is the saver of Sun and heat) (614) Megha Svakshah ( The Viewer of beautiful rainbows and the clouds) (615) Para Puranjayah ( The Victor of Enemy holds) (616) Sukhaanilah ( The Provider of Cool air comfort) (617) Sunishpannah ( The Creator of this charming World) (618) Surabhit ( The endower of great happiness) (619) Sishiratmakah ( In the Sishira Rithu or the cool Season between Winter and Summer) (620) Vasantho Madhavah ( Spring Season) (621) Greeshmah ( The Hot Season of Juices and Scorching Summer) (622) Nabhasyo ( Sharat Ritu of Rains) (623) Bija Vahanah (Sharat or Autumn) (624) Hemantha (Winter) ( 625) Angirah ( Siva as Angira Rishi) (626) Gururathreya ( As Dattathreya) (627) Vimalah ( Figure of Purity) (628) Visva Vahanah ( He as the carrier of the burden of the whole World) (629) Paavanah ( Singularly Clean) (630) Sumati ( Fair minded) ( 631) Vidwan(An Intellectual par excellence in the know of every thing) (632) TriVidyah ( The Source of Three Vedas-RigYajur Sama Vedas) (633) Naravahanah ( Siva as Yaksharaja Kubera) (634) Manobuddhih ( The epithet of Mind and Mental Power) (635) Ahamkarah ( He takes on the form of Ahamkara Tatva or a feature of Self-esteem) ( 636) Kshetrajna ( He keeps the knowledge of the place where Linga Rupas or Raw Forms of the various Beings exist) (637) Kshetra Palak (He who is the Chief of the Kshetra) (638) Jamadagnih ( Siva as Rishi Jamagani) (639)(Bala nidhih) He is the Storage Point of Energy) (640) Bingalah ( He assumes the appearance of ‘Amrith’ or Ambrosia ( 641) Viswa Gabalah ( Siva as Sage Viswa Galabha) (642) Viswa Galesa ( Siva as Rishi Galesa) (643) Adhirah Abhyankarah (He is brave but protects the needy) (644) Anuttarah ( None is greater than Him)(645) Yagnah ( As the Fire Sacrifices like Jyotish stoma) (646) Shreyah (Embodiment of Propitiousness) (647) Nisseya- sampathah ( All routes leading to auspiciousness) (648) Shilah ( River emerging from boulders) (649) Gagan kundabhah (Bright as the flower Gagan kunda) ( 650) Danavarih ( The Arch-rival of Danavas) (651)Arindamah ( Slayer of the foes of Devotees) (652) Rajani Janakah ( The Creator of Kalaratri Shakti named Rajani) (653) Charu Vishalyah ( He has the minute understanding of Inner Beauty) (654) Loka Kalpa Dhrik ( He is the preserver of the health and wealth of the Lokas) (655) Loka Shalya Dhrik ( Saviour of the decadance of Lokas)(656) Chaturdah (The Originator of the Four Vedas ( 657) Chaturbhavah ( Siva the Expression of the Four ‘Bhavas’ viz. Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha) (658) Chathurah ( Highly Intelligent) ( 659) Chatura priyah ( He who enquires endearingly about the welfare of others with grace) (660) Amnayaha (Veda Swarupa) (661) Samamnayah (He swears by Vedas) (662) Thirtha Deva (The Supreme Deity of ‘Thirthas’ or the Holy Places) (663) Sivalaya (In the Temple of Siva along with other Deities) (664) Bahurupa ( Siva with several names and forms) (665) Sarvarupah ( Siva in all forms) (666) Characharah ( Mobile or immobile beings in the Creation) (667) Nyayah (The Essence of Justice) (668) Nirmayakah (The Upholder of Virtue) (669) Nyayi ( The Vindicator of Justice ) (670) Yoga Gamya Nirantharah ( Always Targetted on Yoga) (671) Sahasra murthah ( Of Innumerable Heads) (672) Devendrah ( The Leader of Devas) (673) Sarva Shastra Prabhanjanah ( The Editor of Shastras in entirety) ( 674) Mundi (Of netted and folded hair) (675) Virupah (Of highly attractive countenance) (676) Vikranthah (The most energetic and strong) (677) Dandi (The Holder of ‘Kala Danda’ deciding the fates of all) (678) Shantah (Composed and Calm controlling ‘Indriyas’ or Physical and mental faculties) (679) Gunottamah (The Highest Regulator of ‘Gunas’ or modes of material nature viz. Satvik or Goodness, Rajasik or Passion and Tamasic or Ignorance) (680) Pingalaksha (Red- Eyed) (681) Janadhyaksha (The Prime Force of humanity) (682) Nilagrivah (Blue Throated owing to retention of ‘Halahal’ poison in His Throat) (683) Niramaya (Picture of Excellent Health without any physical or mental ailments) (684) Sahasra baahu (Thousand Handed) (685) Sarvesah (The Ultimate Lord) (686) Sharanyah (The Final Refuge for Protection) (687) Sarva loka dhrik (The fulcrum of all Lokas) (688) Padmasana (Seated in Lotus like posture with crossed legs as the right feet on left thigh and left feet on right thigh) (689) Param Jyothi (Of the highest possible glitter) (690) Param par (Navigator through muddled waters of ‘Sansar’ or life full of‘Tapatrayas’(691) Paramam Phalam (Great Faciltator of attaining ‘Moksha’ or Salvation) (692) Padmagarbha (Preserver of Universe in His Lotus like belly) (693) Mahagarbha (Incorporator of the Totality into Himself) (694) Vichakshana ( Analyser and Guide of Vedas and Scriptures) (695) Varadah ( Boon provider) (696) Paresaha ( Unique in fulfilling wishes) ( 697) Maha Balah ( Possessor of Super Strength) (698) Devasura mahaguruh (He is the Superior Guru or Guide to Devas and Asuras or Demons alike) (699) Devasura Namaskrithah ( He is venerated by Devas and Asuras) (700) Devasura Maha Mithrah ( Siva is impartial to both Devas and Danavas and is a great friend of both)(701) Devasura Mahashraya (He is the refuge point of Devas and asuras too ) (702) Devadidevah ( He is the Lord of not only Devas but of Adi Devas like Brahma) (703) Devagnih ( He provides radiance and heat to Agni or Fire) (704) Devagni Sukhadah Prabhu ( He ensures the well being of Devas by means of oblations through Agni) (705) Devasureswarh ( Both Gods and Demons are aware that Siva is their Chief) (706) Divyo ( He is of the most celestial form) (707) Devatmatma Sambhavah ( While the Soul of Devas is created by the Creator, the latter’s soul is created by Siva Himself) (708) Sadyonih ( He is the very origin of Srishti) (709) Asura Vyaghra ( He is likened to a Tiger to Asuras) (710) Deva Simhah (He is like a Lion among the Devas) (711) Divakarah ( Siva is like the Sun God Surya producing Days) (712) Vibhudhagravarah (Far Superior to Lord Brahma ) ( 713) Sreshthah ( The Highest) (714) Sarva- Devothamothamah ( While Devas are themselves are grand, Siva is far more Superior) (715) Sivajnana ratha (He is totally absorbed in Awareness about Himself or Sivajnana) (716) Sriman (He is the Store House of Prosperity)(717) Sikhi (He as Karthikeya ) ( 718) Sri Parvata Priyah ( He is fond of Mountains) (719) Vajrahastaya ( Siva in the shape of Indra who wields Vajrayudha in his hands) (720) Siddhi Khadgi ( He who possesses the Sword into which are incorporated all kinds of Siddhis) (721) Narasimha nipatahanah \( As in the form of Salabha pulls down the incarnation of Narasimha) (722) Brahmachari ( An expert in Vedas who keeps on reciting Vedas incessantly) (723) Lokachari ( He who analyses the happenings of various Lokas) (724) Dharmachari ( He is the performer of Virtuous deeds always) (725) Dhanadhipah ( The Head of Wealth of varying kinds like Property, Liquidity and material possession ) (726) Nandi ( Siva in the shape of Nandi or Bull) (727) Nandiswarh ( The Chief of Bulls) (728) Ananthah ( The boundless verging on into nothingness) (729) Nagna Vrittha Dhrik ( Neither He has a form nor wears anything) ( 730) Suchih ( Fully Pure and flawless) (731) Lingadhakshah (Siva in the form of the Presiding Deity of Lingas) (732) Suradhakshaya (The Presiding Chief of Devas) (733) Yogadhakshah (The Presiding Deity of Yoga Practitioners) (734) Yogapaha ( He who propounds the Theory and Pratcice of Yogas (735) Swadharmah (He who is absorbed in His own act of Srishti or Creation) (736) Swargataha (He resides in Swarga from where grants boons) (737) Swargi Swara (The Supreme Guide to the Creators or Rishis of Sapta Swaras (738) Swara Maya Swanah Karakah ( The Originator of sonorous sounds of Swaras) ( 739) Banadhakshah (The Controller of Banasasura) (740) Bijakartha ( The cause of germinating seeds) (741) Karma krith Dharma Sambhavah ( He generates virtuous persons performing good deeds) (742) Dambhah (Siva examines the genuinness of devotees by various forms and acts) (743) Alobhah (He has no Greed but broad vision) (744) Ardha Vicchumbh (He who commends those with knowledge of Vedas and Shastras) (745) Sarva bhuta Maheswarah ( He is present in all beings as the Supreme Lord) (746) Smashana Nilayah ( He resides in Burial Ground since these are the ultimate terminating points of relieved souls and deceased bodies) (747) Thryakshah (Trinetra Deva) (748) Sethuh (The bridge to cross the ocean of ‘Samsara’ or Life) (749) Apratimakrithih (The Form of Nothingness from Prakriti or Maya / Illusion) (750) Lokotthara sphutalokah (He could be visioned by mental eye sight alone) (751) Thryambakah (The Three Eyed or of Three Gunas viz. the modes of material nature) (752) Naga Bhushana (Ornamented by various Serpents like Sesh Nag) (753) Andhakarih( The destroyer of Andhakasura) (754) Makhadweshi ( Siva the demolisher of Daksha Prajapati’s Yagna) (755) Vishnu kandhara pathana ( The slasher of Vishnu’s head ) (756) Hinadoshah ( Devoid of impurities of mind) (757) Akshaya gunah ( An Epitome of endless qualities of high merit) (758) Daksharih ( The antagonist of Daksha ) (759) Pusha danta bhit ( The hacker of Demon Pusha Danti ) (760) Purna Sampurna Kala Yukth ( He who is comprehensive with sixty four ‘Kalas’or Arts such as Shilpa Kala, Natya Kala and Sangeeta Kala) (761) Poorayitha ( He helps fulfill desires) (762) Punya (Merits arising out of different kinds of services to Gods, humanity, and other species) (763) Sukumarah ( Siva’s Son Skanda) (764) Sulochana ( Attractive Eyed) (765) Samageya Priya (The Lover of Sama Veda recital) (766) Akrura (The Merciful) (767) Punya Kirthi ( Famous owing to Great Merit and Virtue) ( 768) Anaamaya ( Free from all diseases) (769) Manojavah ( Quick in solving problems of devotees) (770) Thirtha karah ( Producer of ‘Pramanas’ or Proofs of Shastras) ( 771) Jatilah ( The wearer of Jatajuta or netted hair) (772) Jeevitheswarah ( Giver of Life to all ) (773) Jeevithanta -karah ( The Provider of Life and also its End) ( 774) Vasurethah ( Of Gold coloured sperm) (775) Vasu pradah ( The Benefactor of Gold and Jewellery) (776) Sadgatih ( He provides Good behaviour and pathway) (777) Samskriti ( He provides solutions to Life’s tribulations) (778) Siddhis ( He grants fruitful results to dedicated endeavours) (779) Sajjathi ( He awards good births to those who are noble and devoted) (780) Kalakantak (He is the Tormentor of Tormenters viz. Lord Yama) (781) Kaladhari (He bestows expertise and fame of any or all of sixty four Kalas or Arts) (782) Maha Kal (Lord Siva is the Greatest Kal Devatha and is the Supreme Destroyer) (783) Bhuta Satya Parayana (He encourages or inspires Truthfulness among all human beings and is the final refuge to them) (784) Loka Lavanya Karthah (Charming builder of Lokas) (785) Lokottara (He maintains the happiness of the Universe at His command) (786) Chandra (He is as cool as gorgeous) (787) Sanjivanah (He has the innate power of keeping the Worlds ever lasting) (788) Sastha (Law maker and Punishes the Evil Forces) (789) Loka Goodhah (Hides enormous capacity inside the caves of His mind) (790) Mahadhipah (The Highest Level of Superiority over the World) (791) Loka Bandhuh( He treats all the Beings of the World as His own relatives) (792) Kritya ( As the epitome of Srutis and Smrities or Vedas and Shastras, He guides humanity to distinguish the right and the wrong) (793) Lokanathah (He is the unquestioned King of the various Lokas) (794) Kritamjanah ( He is indeed cognizant of the wrongdoings and the Virtues of what each and every person does) (795) Kirthi Bhushanah ( He is adorned by His reputation) (796) Anapayoksharah ( He is imperishable and inexaustible) (797) Kanthah ( He could even terminate Yama the God of Death) (798) Sarva Shastrah ( He is the personification of all Shastras) (799) Shritanvarah ( He is the Leader) (800) Tejomayah ( He is fully resplendent) (801) Dyuthi dharanah ( He possesses the capacity of holding and sustaining Extraordinary radiance ) (802) Loka namagrani ( He is The World’s best)) ( 803) Anuhu (He is present in the tiniest atom) (804) Suchismithah (He has a charming and petty smile) (805) Prasannatma (He is the extraordinary Soul with the most tranquil poise) (806) Durjayoh (Invincible even by the most notorious Demons of the World) (807) Durathikramah (Unsurpassable) (808) Jyotirmayah (Full of Extraordinary Luminosity) (809) Jagannathah ( The Unique Lord of Cosmos) (810) Nirakarah ( He has neither shape nor form) (811) Jaleswarah (He is the Commander of Water in various appearances like Lakes, Rivers or Oceans) (812) Thambu Veenah ( The Greatest Expert of Music in playing Veena Instrument made of Thambu Fruit) (813) Mahakopah ( The Angriest and the most ferocious while engaged in activities of destruction) ( 814) Loka naasakarah ( He could wipe out Lokas instantly) (815) Trilokesah ( The Highest of the Three Worlds) (816) Trilokapah ( The Chief Administrator of the Three Lokas) (817) Sarvashuddhih ( The Purifier of all the Beings) (818) Adhodyakshah ( One could know Him from within or be learnt of Him by one’s inner eye) (819) Avyakta lakshana Deva (His features are unknown) (820) Vyaktaavyaktah ( As a Being with a realisable figure He is no doubt definable but at the same time, since He has no Shape nor Form, He is not recognisable) (821) Viswam pathih ( The Absolute monarch of the Universe) (822) Varada Sheelah ( The Afforder of boons) (823) Vara Gunah ( Ornamented with Excellent Gunas or attributes) (824) Sarah (The Essence of Virtues) (825) Maana dhana ( He who considers high merit as wealth) (826) Mayah ( Embedded in happiness) (827) Brahma (Siva as the incarnation of Brahma) (828) Vishnu (As Vishnu the All Pervading and as the Preserver) (829) Haasah (As the Remover of Ignorance and Bright as Parabrahma) (830) Hamsa Gatih (The Liberator as the traverser of Hamsa or Swan guiding Yogis)(831) Vayah (As the free bird who flies on the Skies of Yoga) (832) Vedha (A famed name of Siva as Creator) (833) Vidhata (The Decider of Fate of each Being as per one’s own Karma) (834) Dhatha (Who assumes infinite Forms) (835) Srishta (The Creator) (836) Hartha ( The Devastator) (837) Chaturmukha ( As the Four Headed Brahma) (838) Kailasa Sikhara Vasi ( The Resident of the Kailasa Mountain Top) (839) Sarva vasi ( He who resides as the ‘Antaratma’ or the Inner Soul of every Being) (840) Sadgatih ( The Conductor of Noble Path) (841) Hiranya Garbhah ( As Brahma who has the Golden Belly) (842) Druhinah ( As Brahma Swarup) (843) Bhutapalah ( The Governor of all ‘Pranis’ or Beings) (844) Bhupathih ( The Master of Earth) (845) Sadyogi ( The Planner of beneficent deeds ) ( 856) Yoga Vid Yogi ( The Learned Guide to Yogis) (857) Varada (The Endower of Windfalls) (858) Brahmana Priyah (Affectionate to Brahmanas) (859) Deva Priya (Interested in the well being of Devas) (860) Devanatha (Chief of Deva ganas) (861) Devajna (Encourages Devas to acquire higher knowledge) (862) Deva Chintak (Always engrossed in the welfare of Devas as also to those who pray to Devas) (863) Vishamaaksha (His Third Eye full of Poisonous Fire) (864) Visalaksha (He who has broad and attractive Eyes) (865) Vrishadah (Siva as an Epitome of Dharma or Virtue) (866) Vrisha Vardhanah (Promoter of Dharma) (867) Nirmama (Selfless) (868) Nirahankara (Devoid of ego) (869) Nirmoha (Devoid of obsession) (870) Nirupadrava (Devoid of obstacles) (871) Darpaha Darpadah (He subdues the Arrogant) (872) Triptah (Totally contented) (873) Sarvatra Parivarthak (He brings about change all over; He transforms Rithus or Seasons alternatively) (874) Sahasrarchi ( He has countless rays of radiance) (875) Sahasrajit ( Victorious after slaying thousands of enemies) (876) Bhuti bhushah ( Blesses various Beings with boons) (877) Snigdha Prakriti Dakshinah ( Very talented and soft- minded owing to natural amicability) (878) Bhuta Bhavya Bhavannadhah ( The Discerner of the Past, Present and Future) (879) Prabhavah ( The Creator) (880) Bhuti nashanath (He wipes out the wealth of Enemies) (881) Arthah (He encourages the Wealth earned by hard work) (882) Anarthah (He knocks down money earned by foul means) (883) Mahakoshah (The Mine of Wealth) (884) Para karya pundithah (Being self-less He fulfills the objectives of others or His devotees) (885) Nishkantakah ( He is devoid of hurdles generated by ‘Arishdvargas’ viz. Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada, Matsara) (886) Kritha Anandaha ( He has uninterrupted happiness) (887) Nirvyajah ( He is totally free from deceit) (888) Vyaja Mardanah ( Punisher of dishonesty) (889) Satvavan ( Brave and valiant Hero) (890) Satvikah ( Essentially of Satva Guna) (891) Satya Kirthih ( He has truthful glory) (892) Sneha Krithagamah ( Being friendly and affectionate, He exhorts the Essence of Sciptures to devotees) (893) Akampith (unnerved and unmoved) (894) Gunagrahi ( He gracefully accepts even small offerings from devotees) (895) Naikatma (He is Multi Souled) ( 896) Naika karma krith ( performs multiple actions) ( 897) Supreetha ( He is full of Great Happiness) (898) Sookshmah ( Of Tiny Form; but capable of expanding endlessly; ‘Sarva gathah Sookshmam’) (899) Su karah ( His hands ready to bestow wishes) (900) Dakshinagatih (He is delighted to appear in the form of cool breeze from the Southern side) (901) Nandi skandha dharaha (Seated comfortably on the shoulders of Nandi Deva) (902) Dhuryah ( He holds innumerable Beings of Creation) (903) Prakatah (He is visible and felt in various Forms of Sun, Moon, Fire and Wind) (904) Preethi Vardhanah ( He enriches the love of devotees both ways) (905) Aparajithah ( Invincible) (906) Sarva Sattavah ( Creates the entire humanity) ( 907) Govindah ( He is revealed by Vedas and Scriptures) (908) Sattva Vahanah ( He enables forward movement from Virtue to Salvation) (909) Adhritah ( None else could hold excepting Him) ((910) Swadritha (The devotees feel confident of being supported by the Lord) (911) Siddhah (He is the archetype or Role Model of all Siddhas like Anima (Shrinking form), Mahima (Limitless forms), Garima (heavy form), Laghima (Tight form), Prapti (Fulfillment of desires), Prakasyam (of Irressistible Will), Isithvam (Supremacy), and Vasityam (Gain control) (912) Putha Murthi (Of Pure Figure) (913) Yasho dhanah
(Wealth of Great Reputation) (914) Varaha Shringa Dhrikchhrungi ( Siva as the incarnate of Vishnu who assumed the form of Varaha the mighty Boar with a powerful horn and rescued the sinking Earth and Vedas) (915) Balavan ( He is the mightiest Super Power) (916) Eka Nayakah (Singular and Ultimate) (917) Shruti Prakashah (He could be revealed by Vedas only) (918) Shrutiman (He is in the possession of Vedas always) (919) Eka Bandhu (He is the Singular Relative to all) (920) Aneka Krithih (He is a Single Entity but creates a multitude; Bahusyam Prajayethi Thadatmanam Swayam kuruth) (921) Sri Vatsalah Sivarambhah (Siva is the intiator of propitiousness to Vishnu and Lashmi) (922) Shanta Bhadrah (The Guarantor of Security to His devotees engaged in peaceful activities) (923) Samoyashah (Imparts impartial access to Fame with Prosperity) (924) Bhushaya (He rests on Earth) (925) Bhushanah (He provides wealth to all the deserving) (926) Bhutih (Siva is the Well- Wisher to one and all) (927) Bhoota Krit (He is the Generator of All) (929) Bhootavahanah (He faciltitates the movement of all Beings) (930) Bhakti Kayakah (He absorbs all kinds of Worship) (931) Akampith (He is unperturbed by material attractions and stable) (932) Kalah (Maha Kal who spares none for destruction) (933) Nilalohithah ( Ratainer of poisonous flames in His throat turned blue) (934) Satyavratha ( Unique Practitioner of Truthfulness) (935) Maha Tyagi (The Greatest Renunciator) (936) Nitya Shanti Parayana (The Eternal Observer of Peace) (937) Parartha Bhritir Varada (He blessess those who are interested in Parartha or Other Worldliness ) (938) Visarada ( The Expert in various Disciplines of Learning) (939) Subhadah ( Grants auspiciousness) (939) Subha nama Subhadah Swayam ( As one of His names is ‘Subha’, He awards propitiousness) (940) Anarthika (He grants wishes without asking for them) (941) Agunah ( He has no ‘Gunas’ or features Himself) (942) Saakshi Akartha ( He is the Evidence of Creation executed by Maya or Illusion) (943) Kanaka Prabhuh ( Like Gold He is self illuminated) (944) Swabhava Bhadrah ( Whatever is desired in the minds of devotees is granted instantly by Him) (945) Seeghrah ( Swift Dispenser of the wishes of devotees) (946) Seeghra nashanah ( Rapid reliever of the difficulties of Bhaktas) (947) Jata and Mundi ( Siva as unique with Jatajuta or thick and twisted hair on His Head; Mundi or Shaven Head (948) Kundalini ( He has Snake like Ear rings) (949) Sikhandi as the name of Siva, Kavachi or Body Shielded and Shuli or speared) (950) Amrithyah ( He has no demise as He has no Beginning or End) (951) Sarva Dushta Simhah ( Exterminator of all the Wicked ) (952) Tejo Rasi ( Fund of Light) (953) Maha Mani ( The Best of Jewels like Kaustubh) ( 954) Asamkhyeh ( He has countless Forms) (955) Aprameyatma ( An indestructible Super Soul) ( 956) Viravan Virya Kovidah ( A Master of Bravery and Might) (957) Maheshvasah( The Holder of the World-Reputed Bow and arrows) (958) Vedyah ( It is He whom Yogis seek to learn all about) (959) Viyogatma ( He has a distinct yet unknowable Outline) (960) Paaravaar Muniswarah ( He is the Supreme Sage whom Humanity and Devas yearn to know all about) (961) Anuttama (‘Parama Sreshtha Prameswara’) (962) Dhuradarshah (He has such piercing vision that is impossible even to glance) (963) Madhura Priya Darshanah (Of unimaginably stunning and attractive figure) (964) Suresah ( Super Lord of Devas) ( 965) Sharanam ( He takes into hold the whole Universe for His care) (966) Parvah ( He has a Total view of the World) (967) Sabda Brahma ( His Voice is of Vedas from Brahma’s Four Faces) (968) Sataam Gatih ( Sadhus and the Virtuous are in the constant search of His Path) (969) Kaala Paksha ( He helps Kaal Deva in the task of Creation) (970) Kaala Kaalah (Superior to Kaala Deva) (971) Sukrithih (The Best of Righteous Deed Makers) (972) Kritha Vasuki ( The Creator of the Great Serpent Vasuki ) (973) Maheswasaha ( The Holder of Great Bow) ( 974) Mahi Bhartha (He grasps the entire World) (975) Nishkalankah (Blemishless) (976) Visrunkhala (He bestows the power of breaking chains of Maya or Illusion) (977) Dyutimanirstharani (As He assumes the form of Surya and swims across the Ocean of ‘Samsara’ or Maya) (978) Dhanyah (He blesses those who do service to humanity) (979) Siddhardhah (He is the Great Siddhi Himself) (980) Siddhi Sadhanah (He enables in guiding those who seek attainment of Siddhis; (981) Viswathah Sarvatah (He is Present all over the Universe with Maya) (982) Samudra Vritthasthu (Surrounded by Oceans) (983) Stulyah (Venerated by all including Devas, Danavas and Humans) (984)Vyudhoraskah (Broad chested) (985) Mahabhujah (Broad shouldered) (986) Sarva yonih (The Grand Originator of the Universe) (987) Niratankah ( Devoid of ‘Tapatrayas’ or Adhi Bhautika or External / Physical problems, Adyatmika or internal diseases and Adi Divika or Natural impediments) ( 988) Nara Narayana Priyah ( Extremely pleased with the Twin Sages of Nara and Narayana ) (989) Nirlepah ( Un- contaminated) ( 990) Nishpra -panchatmah ( The Super Soul without the Worldly features of Panchabhutas) (991) Nirvyangya ( The Creator of Special Physical parts) ( 992) Vyanga naasanah ( The destroyer of distorted Body Parts ) ( 993) Stavah (Highly Desirous of Worshipping Siva) (994) Vyasa Murthi ( Siva in the Form of Veda Vyasa)(995) Niramkushah ( Fully Independent) ( 996) Nirvadhya mayopaya ( Of Blemishless form) (997) Vidya Rashi (Fund of Vidyas) (997) Nirapaya ( Imperishable)(998) Rasa Priyah (He is delighted with ‘Nava Rasas’) (999) Prashantha Buddhih (Of Exceedingly sober and cool disposition) (1000) Akshannah (Ignored) (1001) Sangrah (Amasses Devotees) (1002) Nitya Sundarah (Always Exquisite) (1003)Vyaghra dhuryah (Sportive of Tiger Skin) (1004) Dhatreswarah( Sovereign of entire Earth) (1005) Shakalyah ( Siva in the form of Sakalya Muni) (1006) Sharvari Pathih ( The Lord of the Nights) (1007) Paramardha Guru ( The Supreme Bestoyer of Salvation) (1008) Drishstih (The image of Chakshu Devatha is the Goddess of Vision) (1009) Sharisrayashraya Vatsalah ( Fond of ‘Jeevas’ or ‘Linga Shariras’having Physical Bodies after death) (1010) Somah ( Light up with Moon) (1011) Rasojnapakah ( He who has the taste of ‘Halahala’ poisonous flame) (1012) Sarva satvavanambanah ( Siva the Supreme Power surrounded by one and all)
Om Tat Sat
(Continued)
(My humble
salutations to the lotus feet of Sri
Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamy ji and also my humble greatulness
to Brahmasree Sreeman V D N Rao ji for the collection)
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