शिवाष्टकम् (व्यास) — Word-by-Word Meaning
शिवाष्टकम् (व्यास)
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Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
ऋषि वेद व्यास द्वारा कथित भगवान शिव की आठ श्लोकों की स्तुति, जो स्कन्द पुराण के काशीखण्ड में है — शिव को परमेश्वर व मोक्षदाता रूप में वंदन करती है।
Origin & History
Source: Skanda Purana, Kashi Khanda
Author: Veda Vyasa
Period: Puranic
The Shivashtakam (Vyasa) is traditionally ascribed to Veda Vyasa. An eight-verse hymn to Lord Shiva spoken by the sage Veda Vyasa, found in the Kashi Khanda of the Skanda Purana — adoring Shiva as the supreme Lord, the giver of liberation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shivashtakam (Vyasa)?▼
An eight-verse hymn to Lord Shiva spoken by the sage Veda Vyasa, found in the Kashi Khanda of the Skanda Purana — adoring Shiva as the supreme Lord, the giver of liberation.
Who composed the Shivashtakam (Vyasa), and when is it recited?▼
It is attributed to Veda Vyasa (Skanda Purana, Kashi Khanda). It is recited in the morning or evening with devotion, and especially on Mondays and during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan.
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