Mahalingashtakam — Benefits & How to Chant
महालिङ्गाष्टकम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Mahalingashtakam
Recitation of the Mahalingashtakam is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the Lord.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Mondays, and during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan.
A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.
How to Chant Mahalingashtakam
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Mahalingashtakam slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.
Spiritual Significance
It is said that to recite the Mahalingashtakam with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the Lord, who never forsakes those who lovingly call upon Him.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
The Mahalingashtakam is a cherished traditional hymn. Eight verses to the Mahalinga — the great cosmic linga of Shiva — adoring Mahadeva, Maheshwara and consort of Uma as the boundless reality worshipped by gods and sages.