Ramalingashtakam — Benefits & How to Chant
रामलिङ्गाष्टकम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Ramalingashtakam
Recitation of the Ramalingashtakam 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 Ramalingashtakam
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Ramalingashtakam 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 Ramalingashtakam 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 Ramalingashtakam is a cherished traditional hymn. Eight verses to the Shiva-linga worshipped by Lord Rama at Rameswaram (Ramalingeshwara) — the great linga of the southern sea, one of the holiest Shaiva shrines and a Jyotirlinga.