श्री रुद्रनाथ स्तुति (Shri Rudranath Stuti)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 6 sections
Rudranath Temple Sacred Pilgrimage Site Lord Shiva
ध्यानम् (Dhyanam - Invocation)
Original
वन्दे देवमुमापतिं सुरगुरुं वन्दे जगत्कारणं, वन्दे पन्नगभूषणं मृगधरं वन्दे पशूनां पतिम्। वन्दे सूर्यशशांकवह्निनयनं वन्दे मुकुन्दप्रियं, वन्दे भक्तजनाश्रयं च वरदं वन्दे शिवं शंकरम्॥
Transliteration
Vande Devam-Umapatim Suragurum Vande Jagatkaranaṁ, Vande Pannagabhushanam Mrigadharam Vande Pashunam Patim. Vande Surya-Shashanka-Vahni-Nayanam Vande Mukunda-Priyam, Vande Bhakta-Janashrayam Cha Varadam Vande Shivam Shankaram.
Meaning / Translation
I bow to Lord Shiva, the consort of Uma, the teacher of the gods, the prime cause of the universe. I bow to Him who is adorned with serpents, holds a deer, and is the Lord of all creatures. I bow to Him whose three eyes are the sun, moon, and fire, who is dear to Lord Mukunda (Vishnu), who is the eternal refuge of His devotees and the granter of boons; I bow to Shiva, the auspicious Shankara.
पद १ (Verse 1 - Holy Abode of Panch Kedar)
Original
पंच केदारों में अति पावन, रुद्रनाथ शुभ धाम है। हिम शिखरों के मध्य विराजे, नीलकण्ठ का नाम है॥ मुख मंडल के दर्शन पाकर, पापी भी तर जाते हैं। अनसूया और गोपेश्वर से, भक्त प्रेम से आते हैं॥
Transliteration
Pancha Kedaron Mein Ati Paavan, Rudranath Shubh Dhaam Hai. Him Shikharon Ke Madhya Viraaje, Neelkanth Kaa Naam Hai. Mukh Mandal Ke Darshan Paakar, Paapi Bhi Tar Jaate Hain. Anasuya Aur Gopeshwar Se, Bhakta Prem Se Aate Hain.
Meaning / Translation
Among the sacred Panch Kedars, Rudranath is exceedingly holy and auspicious. Nestled amid the Himalayan snow-capped peaks, Lord Shiva reigns supreme as Neelkanth. By having the divine sight (Darshan) of His sacred face (Mukharavinda), even the fallen cross over worldly existence. Pilgrims journey with profound devotion through Anasuya and Gopeshwar.
पद २ (Verse 2 - The Sacred Form and Pilgrimage)
Original
घने जंगलों दुर्गम मार्गों, बुग्यालों को पार करें। पुंग बुग्याल पनार बुग्याल में, शिव का नाम उचार करें॥ वैतरणी का पावन जल है, पितरों का उद्धार करे। जो जन नमन करें श्रद्धा से, शिव भवसागर पार करे॥
Transliteration
Ghane Jangalon Durgam Maargon, Bugyaalon Ko Paar Karein. Pung Bugyaal Panaar Bugyaal Mein, Shiva Kaa Naam Uchaar Karein. Vaitarani Kaa Paavan Jal Hai, Pitaron Kaa Uddhaar Kare. Jo Jan Naman Karein Shraddha Se, Shiva Bhavasaagar Paar Kare.
Meaning / Translation
Traversing through dense forests, arduous paths, and lush high-altitude alpine meadows (Bugyals), pilgrims chant the name of Lord Shiva across Pung Bugyal and Panar Bugyal. The holy waters of the sacred Vaitarani river at this shrine bring liberation to the ancestors; whoever bows with devotion is guided by Shiva across the ocean of worldly trials.
पद ३ (Verse 3 - Glory of the Divine Face of Shiva)
Original
पाण्डव कुल के पाप मिटाये, जब शिव जी ने रूप धरा। एकाकार हुए प्रभु शिव जब, मुख यहाँ प्रकट हुआ सारा॥ शान्त सौम्य अति दिव्य मनोहर, अद्भूत छवि त्रिपुरारी की। जयति जयति हे रुद्रनाथ प्रभु, महिमा अपरम्पार तुम्हारी की॥
Transliteration
Pandava Kula Ke Paap Mitaaye, Jab Shiva Ji Ne Roop Dhara. Ekaakaar Hue Prabhu Shiva Jab, Mukh Yahaan Prakat Hua Saara. Shaanta Saumya Ati Divya Manohar, Adbhut Chhavi Tripurari Ki. Jayati Jayati He Rudranath Prabhu, Mahima Aparampar Tumhari Ki.
Meaning / Translation
To cleanse the lineage of the Pandavas, Lord Shiva assumed the form of a celestial bull and disappeared; His divine face emerged manifest at this holy shrine of Rudranath. Exceedingly serene, gentle, divine, and enchanting is this marvelous form of Tripurari (Shiva). Victory, all victory to Lord Rudranath, whose divine glory is limitless!
पद ४ (Verse 4 - Prayer and Dedication)
Original
धूप दीप नैवेद्य आरती, श्रद्धा सुमन चढ़ाते हैं। नंदा देवी त्रिशूल शिखर सब, शीश झुका गुण गाते हैं॥ हे कैलाशी हे अविनाशी, रक्षा करो सदा हमारी। रुद्रनाथ प्रभु दीनदयाल, शरण पड़े हैं शरण तुम्हारी॥
Transliteration
Dhoop Deep Naivedya Aarati, Shraddha Suman Chadhaate Hain. Nanda Devi Trishul Shikhar Sab, Sheesh Jhuka Gun Gaate Hain. He Kailashi He Avinashi, Raksha Karo Sada Hamaari. Rudranath Prabhu Deenadayal, Sharan Pade Hain Sharan Tumhari.
Meaning / Translation
We offer incense, sacred lamps, consecrated food (Naivedya), holy arti, and flowers of deep devotion. Surrounding majestic peaks like Nanda Devi and Trishul bow their heads and sing Your glory. O dweller of Kailash, O Imperishable Lord, protect us always! O Lord Rudranath, compassionate to the humble, we surrender at Your lotus feet.
समापन श्लोक (Closing Benediction)
Original
कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारम् भुजगेन्द्रहारम्। सदावसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि॥ ॐ नमः शिवाय, जय श्री रुद्रनाथाय नमः॥
Transliteration
Karpura-Gauram Karuna-Avataaram Samsara-Saaram Bhujagendra-Haaram. Sada-Vasantam Hridaya-Aravinde Bhavam Bhavani-Sahitam Namami. Om Namah Shivaya, Jai Shri Rudranathaya Namah.
Meaning / Translation
Pure white like camphor, the very embodiment of compassion, the essence of worldly existence, adorned with the king of serpents as a garland. Ever residing in the lotus of the heart, I bow to Lord Shiva together with Mother Bhavani (Parvati). Om Namah Shivaya, victory and salutations to Lord Rudranath!