Panchamukhi Shiva Mahima (The Glory of Five-Faced Shiva)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 7 sections
Panchamukhi Shiva Deep Spiritual Meaning Lord Shiva other
Invocation
Original
पंचमुख शिव को नमन है, पंच तत्त्व के स्वामी हैं। ब्रह्मांड के कण-कण में, शिव ही बसते अंतर्यामी हैं।
Transliteration
Panchamukha Shiv ko naman hai, Panch tattva ke swami hain. Brahmand ke kan-kan mein, Shiv hi baste antaryami hain.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the five-faced Shiva, the master of the five elements. In every atom of the universe, Shiva resides as the inner witness.
Sadyojata (The Creator/West)
Original
सद्योजात मुख पश्चिम दिशा, पृथ्वी तत्व का रूप है। सृजन की शक्ति का यह, दिव्य और पावन स्वरूप है।
Transliteration
Sadyojata mukha pashchim disha, Prithvi tattva ka roop hai. Srijan ki shakti ka yeh, divya aur paavan swaroop hai.
Meaning / Translation
The Sadyojata face is in the West, representing the element of Earth. It is the divine and pure form of the power of creation.
Vamadeva (The Preserver/North)
Original
वामदेव मुख उत्तर दिशा, जल तत्व का स्वरूप है। जीवन की धारा का, शिव ही एकमात्र रूप है।
Transliteration
Vamadeva mukha uttar disha, Jal tattva ka swaroop hai. Jeevan ki dhara ka, Shiv hi ekmatra roop hai.
Meaning / Translation
The Vamadeva face is in the North, representing the element of Water. Shiva is the only form of the flow of life.
Aghora (The Destroyer/South)
Original
अघोर मुख दक्षिण दिशा, अग्नि तत्व का तेज है। संहार की शक्ति में भी, शिव का ही स्नेह है।
Transliteration
Aghora mukha dakshin disha, Agni tattva ka tej hai. Sanhaar ki shakti mein bhi, Shiv ka hi sneh hai.
Meaning / Translation
The Aghora face is in the South, representing the brilliance of the Fire element. Even in the power of destruction, there is Shiva's grace/love.
Tatpurusha (The Soul/East)
Original
तत्पुरुष मुख पूर्व दिशा, वायु तत्व का संचार है। ज्ञान और बुद्धि का, शिव ही आधार है।
Transliteration
Tatpurusha mukha poorv disha, Vayu tattva ka sanchar hai. Gyan aur buddhi ka, Shiv hi aadhar hai.
Meaning / Translation
The Tatpurusha face is in the East, representing the movement of the Air element. Shiva is the foundation of knowledge and intellect.
Ishana (The Supreme/Sky)
Original
ईशान मुख आकाश दिशा, आकाश तत्व का ज्ञान है। सर्वोच्च चेतना का, शिव ही तो प्रमाण है।
Transliteration
Ishana mukha aakash disha, Aakash tattva ka gyan hai. Sarvoccha chetna ka, Shiv hi toh pramaan hai.
Meaning / Translation
The Ishana face is in the upward/sky direction, representing the wisdom of the Ether element. Shiva is the proof of the supreme consciousness.
Conclusion
Original
पंचमुख शिव की महिमा भारी, भक्त बढ़ाते प्रेम तुम्हारी। शरण आए जो शिव चरणों में, मिट जाए सब विपदा सारी।
Transliteration
Panchamukha Shiv ki mahima bhaari, Bhakt badhate prem tumhari. Sharan aaye jo Shiv charnon mein, mit jaaye sab vipda saari.
Meaning / Translation
The glory of the five-faced Shiva is immense; devotees increase their love for You. Those who take refuge at Shiva's feet, all their calamities are destroyed.