Pancha Bhoota Stotram (Hymn to the Five Elements of Lord Shiva)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Understanding Pancha Bhoota Five Sacred Lord Shiva other
Prithvi (Earth Element)
Original
पृथ्वी तत्वमयीं देवीं शान्तां शशिशेखराम्। एकाम्बरेसेश्वरं भजे शान्तिप्रदाम्॥
Transliteration
Prithvi tatvamayim devim shantam shashishekharam | Ekambareswaram bhaje shantipradam ||
Meaning / Translation
I worship Lord Ekambareswarar, who is the embodiment of the Earth element, the peaceful one adorned with the crescent moon, and the bestower of peace.
Jala (Water Element)
Original
जल तत्वमयीं देवीं निर्मलां नीररंजिनीम्। जम्बुकेश्वरं भजे भक्तवत्सलम्॥
Transliteration
Jala tatvamayim devim nirmalam niraranjinim | Jambukeswaram bhaje bhaktavatsalam ||
Meaning / Translation
I worship Lord Jambukeswarar, who is the embodiment of the Water element, pure and refreshing, the loving protector of His devotees.
Agni (Fire Element)
Original
अग्नि तत्वमयीं देवीं तेजस्विनीं प्रदीपिनीम्। अरुणाचलमभजे ज्योतिर्मयम्॥
Transliteration
Agni tatvamayim devim tejasvinim pradipinim | Arunachalam bhaje jyotirmayam ||
Meaning / Translation
I worship Lord Arunachalam, who is the embodiment of the Fire element, radiant and ever-glowing, the supreme light of the universe.
Vayu (Air Element)
Original
वायु तत्वमयीं देवीं सूक्ष्मं सर्वव्यापीनम्। कालहस्तीं भजे पवनपुत्रवत्सलम्॥
Transliteration
Vayu tatvamayim devim sukshmam sarvavyapinam | Kalahastim bhaje pavanaputravatsalam ||
Meaning / Translation
I worship Lord Kalahasti, who is the embodiment of the Air element, subtle and all-pervading, the one who is as vital as the breath of life.
Akasha (Ether/Space Element)
Original
आकाश तत्वमयीं देवीं शून्यमयीं विभुं सदा। चिदम्बरामभजे सर्वशक्तिमयीम्॥
Transliteration
Akasha tatvamayim devim shunyamayim vibhum sada | Chidambaram bhaje sarvashaktimayim ||
Meaning / Translation
I worship Lord Chidambaram, who is the embodiment of the Ether element, the eternal, all-pervading void of consciousness, and the source of all cosmic power.