Aksharamalika Shiva Stotram

Aksharamalika Shiva Stotram Introduction

Also called the Shiva Akshara Mala Stotram, this is a very popular hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, composed in the aksharamalika style, where each verse or section follows an alphabetical sequence of the Sanskrit alphabet. This structured poetic composition is a way of glorifying the deity while showcasing linguistic artistry.
More information on the Aksharamalika Shiva Stotram can be found at the end of this page.

अद्भुतविग्रह अमराधीश्वर अगणितगुणगण अमितशिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

adbhutavigraha amarādhīśvara agaṇitaguṇagaṇa amitaśiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 1

I bow to Lord Shiva, whose form is wondrous, the lord of immortals, and the possessor of infinite virtues and immeasurable glory.
Oh eternal Shiva united with Parvati, Oh eternal Shiva united with Parvati, Oh eternal Shiva united with Parvati, Oh Shiva united with Parvati. (This refrain is to be repeated below for each verse)

आनन्दामृत आश्रितरक्षक आत्मानन्द महेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ānandāmr̥ta āśritarakṣaka ātmānanda mahēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 2

I bow to Shiva, the source of eternal bliss and nectar, who protects those who seek refuge in him and embodies supreme joy.

इन्दुकलाधर इन्द्रादिप्रिय सुन्दररूप सुरेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

indukalādhara indrādipriya sundararūpa surēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 3

I bow to Shiva, the bearer of the crescent moon, beloved of Indra and other gods, and the Lord with a divine, beautiful form.

ईश सुरेश महेश जनप्रिय केशवसेवितपाद शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

īśa surēśa mahēśa janapriya kēśavasēvitapāda śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 4

I bow to Shiva, the supreme ruler, beloved by all, whose feet are served by Keshava (Vishnu) and other gods.

उरगादिप्रियभूषण शङ्कर नरकविनाश नटेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

uragādipriyabhūṣaṇa śaṅkara narakavināśa naṭēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 5

I bow to Shiva, adorned with serpents, the destroyer of sins and ignorance, and the cosmic dancer.

ऊर्जितदानवनाश परात्पर आर्जितपापविनाश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ūrjitadānavanāśa parātpara ārjitapāpavināśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 6

I bow to Shiva, the supreme Lord who destroys mighty demons and removes the sins earned through lifetimes.

ऋग्वेदश्रुतिमौलिविभूषण रविचन्द्राग्नि त्रिनेत्र शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

r̥gvēdaśrutimaulivibhūṣaṇa ravicandrāgni trinētra śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 7

I bow to Shiva, adorned by the Rigveda and other sacred scriptures, with the sun, moon, and fire as his three eyes.

ॠपमनादि प्रपञ्चविलक्षण तापनिवारण तत्त्व शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

r̥̄pamanādi prapañcavilakṣaṇa tāpanivāraṇa tattva śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 8

I bow to Shiva, the eternal essence, beyond the cosmos, who removes all suffering and embodies the ultimate truth.

लिङ्गस्वरूप सर्वबुधप्रिय मङ्गलमूर्ति महेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

liṅgasvarūpa sarvabudhapriya maṅgalamūrti mahēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 9

I bow to Shiva, the embodiment of the linga form, beloved by the wise, and the auspicious Lord of the universe.

लूताधीश्वर रूपप्रियशिव वेदान्तप्रियवेद्य शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

lūtādhīśvara rūpapriyaśiva vēdāntapriyavēdya śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 10

I bow to Shiva, the Lord of beauty and truth, beloved of all forms, and comprehended through Vedantic wisdom.

एकानेकस्वरूप विश्वेश्वर योगिहृदिप्रियवास शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ēkānēkasvarūpa viśvēśvara yōgihr̥dipriyavāsa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 11

I bow to Shiva, who manifests in many forms, the lord of the universe, and who resides in the hearts of yogis.

ऐश्वर्याश्रय चिन्मय चिद्घन अच्युतानन्त महेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

aiśvaryāśraya cinmaya cidghana acyutānanta mahēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 12

I bow to Shiva, the embodiment of supreme divinity, consciousness, and bliss, the eternal and infinite one.

ओङ्कारप्रिय उरगविभूषण ह्रीङ्कारादि महेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ōṅkārapriya uragavibhūṣaṇa hrīṅkārādi mahēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 13

I bow to Shiva, who is fond of the sacred syllable Om, adorned with serpents, and revered as the primal Lord.

औरसलालित अन्तकनाशन गौरिसमेत गिरीश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

aurasalālita antakanāśana gaurisamēta girīśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 14

I bow to Shiva, the playful Lord of Gauri, the destroyer of death, and the protector of the universe.

अम्बरवास चिदम्बरनायक तुम्बुरुनारदसेव्य शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ambaravāsa cidambaranāyaka tumburunāradasēvya śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 15

I bow to Shiva, the resident of the skies, the Lord of Chidambaram, served by sages like Tumburu and Narada.

आहारप्रिय आदिगिरीश्वर भोगादिप्रिय पूर्ण शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

āhārapriya ādigirīśvara bhōgādipriya pūrṇa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 16

I bow to Shiva, the Lord of Adigiri, who delights in offerings and enjoys all the bliss of completeness.

कमलाक्षार्चित कैलासप्रिय करुणासागर कान्ति शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

kamalākṣārcita kailāsapriya karuṇāsāgara kānti śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 17

I bow to Shiva, beloved of lotus-eyed devotees, fond of Kailasa, and the ocean of compassion.

खड्गशूलमृगढक्काद्यायुध विक्रमरूप विश्वेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

khaḍgaśūlamr̥gaḍhakkādyāyudha vikramarūpa viśvēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 18

I bow to Shiva, the wielder of weapons like the trident and the drum, whose form is valiant and who rules the cosmos.

गङ्गागिरिसुतवल्लभ गुणहित शङ्कर सर्वजनेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

gaṅgāgirisutavallabha guṇahita śaṅkara sarvajanēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 19

I bow to Shiva, the beloved of Ganga and Parvati, the benefactor of virtues, and the compassionate Lord of all beings.

घातकभञ्जन पातकनाशन गौरिसमेत गिरीश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ghātakabhañjana pātakanāśana gaurisamēta girīśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 20

I bow to Shiva, the destroyer of enemies, annihilator of sins, and consort of Gauri.

ङङाश्रितश्रुतिमौलिविभूषण वेदस्वरूप विश्वेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ṅaṅāśritaśrutimaulivibhūṣaṇa vēdasvarūpa viśvēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 21

I bow to Shiva, whose crown is adorned with sacred texts, who embodies the Vedas, and is the universal ruler.

चण्डविनाशन सकलजनप्रिय मण्डलाधीश महेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

caṇḍavināśana sakalajanapriya maṇḍalādhīśa mahēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 22

I bow to Shiva, the destroyer of evil, beloved by all, and the master of the cosmic sphere.

छत्रकिरीटसुकुण्डलशोभित पुत्रप्रिय भुवनेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

chatrakirīṭasukuṇḍalaśōbhita putrapriya bhuvanēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 23

I bow to Shiva, adorned with crowns and earrings, the benevolent Lord, and protector of his devotees.

जन्मजरामृतिनाशन कल्मषरहित तापविनाश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

janmajarāmr̥tināśana kalmaṣarahita tāpavināśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 24

I bow to Shiva, the destroyer of birth, old age, and death, free from impurities, and remover of suffering.

झङ्काराश्रय भृङ्गिरिटिप्रिय ओङ्कारेश महेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

jhaṅkārāśraya bhr̥ṅgiriṭipriya ōṅkārēśa mahēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 25

I bow to Shiva, who resonates with divine vibrations, the beloved of Bhringi, and the Lord of the sacred Omkara.

ज्ञानाज्ञानविनाशक निर्मल दीनजनप्रिय दीप्त शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

jñānājñānavināśaka nirmala dīnajanapriya dīpta śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 26

I bow to Shiva, the destroyer of ignorance and bestower of clarity, beloved of the downtrodden, and radiant in his form.

टङ्काद्यायुधधारण सत्वर ह्रीङ्कारैदि सुरेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ṭaṅkādyāyudhadhāraṇa satvara hrīṅkāraidi surēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 27

I bow to Shiva, wielder of weapons like the mace, prompt to aid, and beloved of sacred syllables.

ठङ्कस्वरूपा सहकारोत्तम वागीश्वर वरदेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ṭhaṅkasvarūpā sahakārōttama vāgīśvara varadēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 28

I bow to Shiva, the essence of speech, benefactor of all, and bestower of divine blessings.

डम्बविनाशन डिण्डिमभूषण अम्बरवास चिदीश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ḍambavināśana ḍiṇḍimabhūṣaṇa ambaravāsa cidīśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 29

I bow to Shiva, the destroyer of pride, adorned with celestial drums, residing in the skies as the divine consciousness.

ढण्ढण्डमरुक धरणीनिश्चल ढुण्ढिविनायकसेव्य शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ḍhaṇḍhaṇḍamaruka dharaṇīniścala ḍhuṇḍhivināyakasēvya śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 30

I bow to Shiva, the lord of the celestial drum, who holds the earth steady and is served by Lord Ganesha.

णलिनविलोचन नटनमनोहर अलिकुलभूषण अमृत शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ṇalinavilōcana naṭanamanōhara alikulabhūṣaṇa amr̥ta śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 31

I bow to Shiva, the lotus-eyed, enchanting dancer, adorned with garlands of bees, and the nectar of immortality.

तत्त्वमसीत्यादि वाक्यस्वरूपक नित्यानन्द महेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

tattvamasītyādi vākyasvarūpaka nityānanda mahēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 32

I bow to Shiva, the embodiment of the phrase “Tat Tvam Asi,” the eternal blissful consciousness, and the supreme Lord.

स्थावर जङ्गम भुवनविलक्षण भावुकमुनिवरसेव्य शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

sthāvara jaṅgama bhuvanavilakṣaṇa bhāvukamunivarasēvya śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 33

I bow to Shiva, who transcends all movable and immovable creation, and is served by meditative sages.

दुःखविनाशन दलितमनोन्मन चन्दनलेपितचरण शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

duḥkhavināśana dalitamanōnmana candanalēpitacaraṇa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 34

I bow to Shiva, the remover of sorrow, the uplifter of distressed minds, whose feet are anointed with sandalwood paste.

धरणीधर शुभ धवलविभास्वर धनदादिप्रियदान शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

dharaṇīdhara śubha dhavalavibhāsvara dhanadādipriyadāna śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 35

I bow to Shiva, the radiant lord of the earth, beloved of Kubera and other deities, and the bestower of auspiciousness.

नानामणिगणभूषण निर्गुण नटनजनसुप्रियनाट्य शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

nānāmaṇigaṇabhūṣaṇa nirguṇa naṭanajanasupriyanāṭya śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 36

I bow to Shiva, adorned with many gemstones, who transcends attributes, and whose cosmic dance is beloved by all.

पन्नगभूषण पार्वतिनायक परमानन्द परेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

pannagabhūṣaṇa pārvatināyaka paramānanda parēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 37

I bow to Shiva, adorned with serpents, the consort of Parvati, the supreme bliss, and the ultimate Lord.

फालविलोचन भानुकोटिप्रभ हालाहलधर अमृत शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

phālavilōcana bhānukōṭiprabha hālāhaladhara amr̥ta śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 38

I bow to Shiva, the one with a forehead-eye, shining like a million suns, the bearer of poison, and the nectar of immortality.

बन्धविनाशन बृहदीशामरस्कन्दादिप्रिय कनक शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

bandhavināśana br̥hadīśāmaraskandādipriya kanaka śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 39

I bow to Shiva, the destroyer of bondage, beloved of Skanda and the gods, who radiates golden splendor.

भस्मविलेपन भवभयनाशन विस्मयरूप विश्वेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

bhasmavilēpana bhavabhayanāśana vismayarūpa viśvēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 40

I bow to Shiva, smeared with ashes, the destroyer of worldly fears, whose form inspires awe and is the lord of the universe.

मन्मथनाशन मधुपानप्रिय मन्दरपर्वतवास शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

manmathanāśana madhupānapriya mandaraparvatavāsa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 41

I bow to Shiva, the destroyer of desire, fond of the sweetness of honey, and the dweller of Mount Mandara.

यतिजनहृदयनिवासित ईश्वर विधिविष्ण्वादि सुरेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

yatijanahr̥dayanivāsita īśvara vidhiviṣṇvādi surēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 42

I bow to Shiva, who resides in the hearts of sages and yogis, the Lord worshiped by Brahma, Vishnu, and the celestials.

रामेश्वर रमणीयमुखाम्बुज सोमेश्वर सुकृतेश शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

rāmēśvara ramaṇīyamukhāmbuja sōmēśvara sukr̥tēśa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 43

I bow to Shiva, the lord of Rameshwar, with a beautiful lotus face, and the protector of virtuous deeds.

लङ्काधीश्वर सुरगणसेवित लावण्यामृतलसित शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

laṅkādhīśvara suragaṇasēvita lāvaṇyāmr̥talasita śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 44

I bow to Shiva, the lord of Lanka, served by the celestial hosts, radiating divine beauty and nectar.

वरदाभयकर वासुकिभूषण वनमालादिविभूष शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

varadābhayakara vāsukibhūṣaṇa vanamālādivibhūṣa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 45

I bow to Shiva, the bestower of boons and protection, adorned with Vasuki, forest garlands, and divine ornaments.

शान्तिस्वरूप जगत्त्रय चिन्मय कान्तिमतीप्रिय कनक शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

śāntisvarūpa jagattraya cinmaya kāntimatīpriya kanaka śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 46

I bow to Shiva, the embodiment of peace, the light of the three worlds, and beloved of the radiant goddess.

षण्मुखजनक सुरेन्द्रमुनिप्रिय षाड्गुण्यादिसमेत शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

ṣaṇmukhajanaka surēndramunipriya ṣāḍguṇyādisamēta śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 47

I bow to Shiva, the father of Shanmukha (Kartikeya), beloved of sages and gods, endowed with the six divine virtues.

संसारार्णवनाशन शाश्वतसाधुहृदिप्रियवास शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

saṁsārārṇavanāśana śāśvatasādhuhr̥dipriyavāsa śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 48

I bow to Shiva, the remover of the ocean of worldly existence, eternal, and beloved in the hearts of the virtuous.

हर पुरुषोत्तम अद्वैतामृतपूर्ण मुरारिसुसेव्य शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

hara puruṣōttama advaitāmr̥tapūrṇa murārisusēvya śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 49

I bow to Shiva, the supreme being, full of the nectar of non-duality, worshiped by Vishnu and other gods.

लालितभक्तजनेश निजेश्वर कालिनटेश्वर काम शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

lālitabhaktajanēśa nijēśvara kālinaṭēśvara kāma śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 50

I bow to Shiva, the delight of his devotees, the lord of time, and the master of cosmic dance and desire.

क्षररूपादिप्रियान्वित सुन्दर साक्षिजगत्त्रय स्वामि शिव
साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बसदाशिव साम्बशिव ॥

kṣararūpādipriyānvita sundara sākṣijagattraya svāmi śiva
sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbasadāśiva sāmbaśiva .. 51

I bow to Shiva, who is accompanied by beauty and attributes, the witness of the three worlds, and their ultimate master.

इति श्रीसाम्बसदाशिव मातृकावर्णमालिका स्तोत्रम् ।

iti śrīsāmbasadāśiva mātr̥kāvarṇamālikā stōtram ..

Thus ends the Sri Sambasadashiva Matruka-Varna-Malika Stotram.

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Aksharamalika Shiva Stotram

Also called the Shiva Akshara Mala Stotram, this is a very popular hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, composed in the aksharamalika style, where each verse or section follows an alphabetical sequence of the Sanskrit alphabet. This structured poetic composition is a way of glorifying the deity while showcasing linguistic artistry. It is often recited during Shiva-related festivals like Mahashivaratri or as part of daily worship.

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