Sadashiva Ashtakam — Benefits & How to Chant
सदाशिव अष्टकम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Sadashiva Ashtakam
Recitation of the Sadashiva Ashtakam 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 Sadashiva Ashtakam
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Sadashiva Ashtakam 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 Sadashiva Ashtakam 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 Sadashiva Ashtakam is a cherished traditional hymn. Eight verses to Sadashiva — the ever-auspicious Shiva — each closing with the refrain "I bow to Shiva-Shankara, the boon-giver of Hara and Parvati." A flowing litany of the Lord’s many sacred names and forms.