अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम् — Benefits & How to Chant
अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम्
Recitation of the Ardhanarishwara Stotram 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 अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम्
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Ardhanarishwara Stotram 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 Ardhanarishwara Stotram 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: Ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya
Author: Adi Shankaracharya
The Ardhanarishwara Stotram is traditionally ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya. A hymn to Ardhanarishwara — the form that is half Shiva and half Parvati — praising, line by line, the male half (Shiva) and the female half (Devi): His ash and Her sandal, His serpent and Her bangles, the union of Purusha and Prakriti in one body.