Lyrics and translation Uma Mohan - Shiva thaandava sthothram

Shiva thaandava sthothram

Jatatavee gala jjala pravaha pavitha sthale
Gale avalabhya lambithaam bhujanga thunga malikaam
Dama ddama dama ddama ninnadava damarvayam
Chakara chanda thandavam thanothu na shiva shivam
Jata kataha sambhramabrama nillimpa nirjari
Vilola veechi vallari viraja mana moordhani
Dhaga dhaga daga jjwala lalata patta pavake
Kishora Chandra shekare rathi prathi kshanam mama
Dara darendra nandini vilasa bhandhu bhandura
Sphuradigantha santhathi pramodha mana manase
Krupa kadaksha dhorani niruddha durdharapadi
Kwachi digambare mano vinodhamethu vasthuni
Jada bhujanga pingala sphurath phana mani prabha
Kadamba kumkuma drava praliptha digwadhu mukhe
Madhandha sindhura sphurathwagu utthariya medhure
Mano vinodhamadhbutham bibarthu bhootha bharthari
Sahasra lochana prabhoothyasesha lekha shekhara
Prasoona dhooli dhorani vidhu sarangri peedabhu
Bhujangaraja Malaya nibhadha jada jhootaka
Sriyai chiraya jayatham chakora bandhu shekhara
Lalata chathwara jwaladhanam jaya sphulingabha
Nipeetha pancha sayagam saman nilimpanayakam
Sudha mayookha lekhaya virajamana shekharam
Maha kapali sampade, siro jadalamasthu na
Karala bhala pattika dhagadhaga jjwala
Ddhanam jayahuthi krutha prachanda pancha sayage
Dharadharendra nandhini kuchagra chithrapathraka
Prakalpanaika shilpini, trilochane rather mama
Naveena megha mandali nirudha durdharath sphurath
Kahoo niseedhi neethama prabhandha bandha kandhara
Nilimpa nirjari darsthanothu kruthi sindhura
Kala nidhana bandhura sriyam jagat durandhara
Prafulla neela pankaja prapancha kalima prabha
Valambhi kanda kanthali ruchi prabandha kandharam
Smarschidham puraschidham bhavaschidham makhachidham
Gajachidandakachidham tham anthakachidham bhaje
Agarva sarva mangalaa kalaa kadamba manjari
Rasa pravaha madhuri vijrumbha mana madhu vrtham
Suranthakam, paranthakam, bhavanthakam, makhandakam
Gajandhakandhakandakam thamanthakanthakam bhaje
Jayathwadhabra vibramadbujaamga maswasath
Vinirgamath, kramasphurath, karala bhala havya vat
Dhimi dhimi dhimi dhwanan mrudanga thunga mangala
Dhwani karma pravarthitha prachanda thandawa shiva
Drusha dwichi thra thalpayor bhujanga moukthika srajo
Garishta rathna loshtayo suhrudhwi paksha pakshayo
Trunara vinda chakshusho praja mahee mahendrayo
Samapravarthika kadha sadashivam bhajamyaham
Kada nilampa nirjaree nikunja kotare vasan
Vimuktha durmathee sada sirasthanjaleem vahan
Vilola lola lochano lalama bhala lagnaka
Shivethi manthamucharan kada sukhee bhavamyaham
Imam hi nithya meva muktha muthamothamam sthavam
Padan, smaran broovan naro vishudhimethi santhatham
Hare Gurou subhakthimasu yathi nanyadha gatheem
Vimohinam hi dehinaam sushakarasya chithanam
Poojavasana samaye dasa vakhra geetham
Ya shambhu poojana param padthi pradhoshe
Thasya sthiraam radha gajendra thuranga yuktham
Lakshmeem sadaiva sumukheem pradadathi shambu
Ithi Ravana krutham
Shiva thandava stotram
Sampoornam

Hymn to Shiva's Cosmic Dance

In the sacred space where the Ganges flows from matted locks,
With a raised serpent adorning the neck like a garland,
The damaru drum resonating "Dama ddama dama,"
May Lord Shiva, performing the Tandava dance, protect us.
With hair wildly flowing, adorned with the crescent moon,
And the Ganga cascading from the head,
With a blazing fire on the forehead,
May Lord Shiva, who wears the moon as a crest, always be with me.
With the playful daughter of the mountain king on one side,
And a radiant smile that brings joy to the mind,
With merciful glances that conquer even the most difficult obstacles,
May the sky-clad Lord bring delight to my mind.
With the brilliance of serpent jewels and a golden complexion,
And a face adorned with a paste of saffron and kadamba flowers,
Wearing a necklace of dazzling red sindoor,
May the Lord of all beings bring joy to my mind.
With countless eyes and a crest adorned with the moon,
Covered in the dust of flowers and the brilliance of moonlight,
With matted locks resembling a mountain abode of serpents,
May the Lord with the moon as his crest be victorious forever.
With a forehead adorned with the flame of victory,
And the five-headed serpent as a sacred thread,
With a crest adorned with the pure moon's glow,
May the Lord of great skulls protect me.
With a fearsome trident and a blazing flame,
Performing the fierce Tandava dance with offerings of victory,
With the daughter of the mountain king adorned with colorful paintings,
May the three-eyed Lord be my protector.
With a neck adorned with the darkness of fresh rain clouds,
And a body resembling a dark prison,
May the Lord, adorned with the crescent moon, reveal his form of red sindoor.
With the beauty of the setting sun and the power to sustain the world,
With the brilliance of a fully blossomed blue lotus,
May the Lord with a neck adorned with glistening jewels be my guide.
Destroyer of Cupid, of Pura, of Bhava, of Makha, of Gajasura,
And of Andhaka, I worship you, the destroyer of Yama.
With the pride of all auspicious qualities and the beauty of kadamba flowers,
With the sweetness of flowing nectar and the intoxicating fragrance of honey,
Destroyer of Sura, of Tharakasura, of Bhavanasura, of Makhasura,
Of Gajasura, of Andhakasura, I worship you, the destroyer of Yama.
With the triumph of raised arms and the hissing of serpents,
Emerging, expanding, with a fearsome trident accepting offerings,
With the resounding rhythm of "Dhimi dhimi dhimi," the auspicious sound of the mridanga drum,
May Lord Shiva, performing the fierce Tandava dance, inspire my actions.
With snakes adorning both ears like shining pearl earrings,
And the finest gems adorning each side,
May Lord Sadashiva, with eyes like the lotus and the sun, be my protector.
May I always worship Lord Sadashiva, who holds the story of creation.
Residing in a grove filled with the light of the crescent moon,
Free from delusion, I offer my head in constant salutation,
With restless eyes and a forehead adorned with the beautiful crescent moon,
When will I find happiness by chanting "Shiva" in my mind?
This most excellent and liberating hymn,
Those who recite and remember it will attain purity and peace.
There is no other refuge for devotees but the grace of the Guru,
For it brings clarity to the minds of those lost in delusion.
At the time of worship, sing the ten verses of this hymn,
For the worship of Lord Shambhu is the supreme path to liberation.
To those who sing this hymn at dusk,
Lord Shambhu bestows eternal wealth, elephants, horses, and the ever-smiling Lakshmi.
Thus concludes the
Hymn to Shiva's Cosmic Dance
Composed by Ravana