Daridraya Dahana Shiva Stotram
दारिद्र्य दहन शिव स्तोत्रम् in English · English
Origin & Story
Hindu devotional tradition · Unknown (attributed to ancient tradition) · Medieval period
This stotram addresses a universal human concern — poverty — through the power of Lord Shiva. Each verse builds a different divine image of Shiva while hammering home the refrain: 'Daridrya Duhkha Dahanaya Namah Shivaya' — I bow to Shiva who BURNS AWAY poverty and suffering. The repetition of this refrain 6 times creates a powerful affirmation that works on both conscious and subconscious levels.
✦ As told in scripture
In Kashi (Varanasi), devotees at the Kashi Vishwanath temple recite this stotram as part of the Monday abhishekam ritual. Temple records and oral tradition contain numerous accounts of devotees who were destitute but began regular chanting of this stotram and experienced dramatic financial reversals — unexpected job offers, resolved debts, inheritance from forgotten relatives, and business breakthroughs. The stotram's power is attributed to Shiva's role as the ultimate renunciant who paradoxically controls all wealth.
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Vishveshvaraya Narakarnava Taranaya Karnamritaya Shashishekharabhushanaya Karpurakanti Dhavalaya Jatadharaya Daridrya Duhkha Dahanaya Namah Shivaya
Meaning:I bow to Lord Shiva, the lord of the universe, who helps cross the ocean of hell, whose words are nectar, adorned with the crescent moon, white as camphor radiance, with matted locks — who BURNS AWAY POVERTY AND SUFFERING.
Gauripriyaya Rajanishakala Dharaya Kalantakaya Bhujagadhipa Kankanaya Gangadharaya Gajaraja Vimardanaya Daridrya Duhkha Dahanaya Namah Shivaya
Meaning:I bow to Shiva, beloved of Gauri, who bears the moon's digit, who conquered death, who wears the king of serpents as a bracelet, who bears the Ganga, who crushed the king of elephants — who BURNS AWAY POVERTY AND SUFFERING.
Bhaktipriyaya Bhavarogabhayapahaya Ugraya Durgabhava Sagara Taranaya Jyotirmayaya Gunanama Sunrityakaya Daridrya Duhkha Dahanaya Namah Shivaya
Meaning:I bow to Shiva, lover of devotion, who removes the fear and disease of worldly existence, who is fierce, who helps cross the difficult ocean of birth and death, who is full of light, who dances to the songs of virtuous names — who BURNS AWAY POVERTY AND SUFFERING.
Charmambaraya Shavabhasma Vilepanaya Bhalekshanaya Manikundalamandtaya Manjeerapadayugalaya Jatadharaya Daridrya Duhkha Dahanaya Namah Shivaya
Meaning:I bow to Shiva, who wears animal skin, who smears himself with cremation ash, who has an eye on his forehead, adorned with gem earrings, with anklets on both feet, bearing matted locks — who BURNS AWAY POVERTY AND SUFFERING.
Panchananaya Phaniraja Vibhushanaya Hemamshukaya Bhuvanatraya Manditaya Anandabhumivaradaya Tamomayaya Daridrya Duhkha Dahanaya Namah Shivaya
Meaning:I bow to Shiva, the five-faced one, adorned with the king of serpents, wearing golden garments, who decorates the three worlds, who grants the land of bliss, who pervades darkness — who BURNS AWAY POVERTY AND SUFFERING.
Bhanupriyaya Bhavasagara Taranaya Kalantakaya Kamalasana Poojitaya Netratrayaya Shubhalakshana Lakshitaya Daridrya Duhkha Dahanaya Namah Shivaya
Meaning:I bow to Shiva, beloved of the sun, who helps cross the ocean of existence, who destroyed death, worshipped by Brahma, three-eyed, marked with auspicious signs — who BURNS AWAY POVERTY AND SUFFERING.
Ramapriyaya raghunathavarapradaya Nagapriyaya narakarnavataranaya Punyaya punyabharitaya surarchitaya Daridryaduhkhadahanaya namah shivaya
Meaning:Salutations to Shiva — dear to Rama and granter of boons to Raghunatha; lover of serpents, who carries us across the hell-like ocean of existence; the holy one, filled with merit, worshipped by the gods — who burns away the suffering of poverty.
Mukteshvaraya phaladaya ganeshvaraya Gitapriyaya vrishabheshvaravahanaya Matangacharmavasanaya maheshvaraya Daridryaduhkhadahanaya namah shivaya
Meaning:Salutations to Shiva — the lord of liberation, giver of fruits, lord of the ganas; lover of song, borne by the bull-lord Nandi; clad in the elephant's hide, the Great Lord (Maheshvara) — who burns away the suffering of poverty.
Vasishthena kritam stotram sarvaroganivaranam Sarvasampatkaram shighram putrapautradivardhanam Trisandhyam yah pathennityam sa hi svargamavapnuyat
Meaning:This hymn composed by the sage Vasishtha removes all disease, swiftly bestows every prosperity, and increases one's children and descendants. Whoever recites it daily at the three junctions of the day (dawn, noon and dusk) surely attains heaven.
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Benefits of Chanting दारिद्र्य दहन शिव स्तोत्रम्
Specifically designed to DESTROY POVERTY — each verse ends with this declaration
One of the most powerful Shiva prayers for financial transformation
Chanting on Mondays with devotion is said to eliminate financial karmas
Each verse describes a different divine attribute of Shiva while burning poverty
Removes not just material poverty but poverty of spirit, knowledge and devotion
Very popular among devotees facing financial difficulties
How to Chant दारिद्र्य दहन शिव स्तोत्रम्
Sit before a Shiva Lingam or image. Light a ghee diya. Offer bilva leaves and water. Chant 11 times on Mondays. The key phrase in each verse is 'Daridrya Duhkha Dahanaya Namah Shivaya' — feel each repetition burning away poverty. During extreme financial difficulty, chant 108 times daily for 40 days.
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