Ardhanareeswara Stotram is a beautiful and powerful hymn that celebrates the divine union of Shiva and Parvati. The songs are written with great depth and complexity, exploring the unique ways in which Shiva and Parvati have distinct and complementary powers despite appearing in the same form. It is a wonderful reminder of the power of divine union and a testament to the beauty of the universe.

Ardhanarishwar is a composite androgynous form of the Hindu deity Shiva and his consort Parvati. Ardhanarishvara is depicted as half male and half female, split in the middle. The right half usually depicts the male Shiva, and his traditional features. The left half is usually the female Parvati, showing her traditional features. It fully symbolizes the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies, representing the belief that both a complete and harmonious units.

Ardhanareeswara Stotram Lyrics in Hindi & Sanskriti

अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम 

(Shri Ardhanarishwara Stotram )

Verse-01

शैम्पेन गाय आधा शरीर कपूर गाय आधा शरीर |

धम्मिल्लका इ च जटाधारायै नमस्ते इ च नमस्थे ||

Champeya gowrardha sareerakayai,

Karpoora gourardha sareerakaya,

Dhamillakayai cha jatadaraya,

Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya.

Verse-02

कस्तूरिका कुंकुमचर्चितयै चित्रराजःपुंज विचारचितयै |

हे शिव, आप ही स्मरण करने वाले और स्मृति को विकृत करने वाले हैं

Kasthurika kumkuma charchithayai,

Chitharaja puncha vicharchithayai,

Kruthasmarayai vikrutha smaraya,

Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya

Verse-03

पैरों में कमल-चाँदी के फणों वाली झनत्कवनटकंकाना नूपुर

हेमांगदयै भुजगण गदायै नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवायै ||

Jhanath kvanath kankana noopurayai,

Padabja Rajat phani noopuraya,

Hemangadhayai bhujagangadhaya,

Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 

Verse-04

विशालानिलोत्पलोचनयै विकासिपा नकेरूहलोचनयै |

हे शिव, आप समान हैं और असमान नेत्र हैं

Visala nilothphala lochanayai,

Vikasi pangeruha lochanaya,

Samekshanayai vishamekshanaya,

Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 

Verse-05

मंदरामलकालीतलकयै कपालमालंकितकंधरायै |

हे दिव्य वस्त्र धारण करने वाले और दिव्य वस्त्र धारण करने वाले, मैं आपको प्रणाम करता हूं

Mandhara mala kalithalakayai,

Kapalamalankitha kandharaya,

Divyambarayai cha Digambaraya,

Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 

Verse-06

अम्ब्रोधारश्यमलकुन्तलयै तति तप्रभातामराज तधरयै |

ॐ निर्लास्वरायै निखिलेश्वरायै नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवायै ||

Ambhodara syamala kunthalayai,

Thadithprabha thamra jatadharaya,

Nireeswarayai nikhileeswaraya,

Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 

Verse-07

प्रपंचसृष्ट्युनमुखल सयाकयी समस्तस महाकाटंडवय |

हे ब्रह्मांड की माता, ब्रह्मांड के एकमात्र पिता, मैं आपको अपनी श्रद्धा अर्पित करता हूं

Prapancha srushtyun muka lasyakayai,

Samastha samharaka thandavaya,

Jagat jananyai Jagatheka pithre,

Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 

Verse-08

हे चमकते हुए रत्नों के साथ चमकते झुमके, आप चमकते हुए महान नागों से सुशोभित हैं।

शिवंवितायै च शिवन्वितायै नमः शिवायै च नमः शिवायै ||

Pradeeptha rathnojjwala kundalaayai,

Sphuran mahapannaga bhooshanayai,

Shivanvithaayai cha Shivanvithaya,

Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 

जो इस दस तकमीश तदम का भक्तिपूर्वक पाठ करता है, वह पृथ्वी पर दलारगजलवी के रूप में सम्मानित होता है

वह अनन्त सौभाग्य प्राप्त करता है और उसकी सभी उपलब्धियाँ हमेशा पूरी हों

Ethath pateth astaka mistatham yo,

Bhakthyaa sa maanyo bhuvi deerghajeevi,

Praapnothi saubhagyam ananthakaalam,

Bhooyaath sadha thasya samastha sidhdhi

यह श्री आदि शंकर भगवत्पाद द्वारा रचित पूर्ण अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम है

Iti Shri Adishankara bhagavatpada virachitam Ardhanarishwara stotram Sampooranam ||

Ardhanareeswara Stotram Lyrics Meaning in English

My salutations to both Parvati and Shiva

To him whose body shines like molten gold,

To him whose body is like burning camphor,

He who has beautiful hair,

And who has matted locks.

My salutations to both Parvati and Shiva,

whose body is smeared with musk and saffron,

To him whose body is smeared with the ashes of the burning ghat,

To him whose beauty spreads love,

And to him who destroyed the God of love.

My salutations to both Parvati and Shiva,

He who has beautiful tingly feet,

To whom the heel of the king of snakes,

To him who shines with golden feet,

And with Him who has snakes as ankles

My salutations to both Parvati and Shiva,

To him whose eyes are as wide as the blue lotus,

To him whose eyes are as wide as a fully open lotus,

To him whose eyes are equal in number,

And who has an odd number of eyes

My salutations to both Parvati and Shiva,

To him whose hair is adorned with divine flowers,

To him who wears the garland of skulls,

To him who wears fine silk,

And He is clothed with eight aspects.

My salutations to both Parvati and Shiva,

To him, whose cloud-black hair swells,

Who has locks of copper like lightning,

To him who is the mountain goddess,

And to Him Who is the Lord of the worlds.

My salutations to both Parvati and Shiva,

To him whose dance marks the creation of the world,

To him whose dance destroys everything,

To her who is the mother of the universe,

To him who is the father of the universe

My salutations to both Parvati and Shiva,

To her with earrings glittering with jewels,

To him who wears a great serpent as an ornament,

To him who is divinely united with Siva,

And to him who is divinely merged with Parvati.

Those who chant this Ardhanariswara Stotram with devotion will be blessed with a long honorable life and they will be blessed with whatever they wish to get during their lifetime.

Here ends Sri Adi Shankar's Bhagavatpada Ardhanariswara Stotram ||

How to recite Ardhanareeswara Stotram

Recitation of Ardhanareeswara Stotram brings blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. First, create a peaceful atmosphere in your home or special place of worship to recite the Stotram. Sit in a comfortable position and start chanting the Stotram. You can chant the Stotram in Sanskrit, or you can read the English translation of the Stotram. You can also find Stotram's hymn recordings on YouTube. As you chant, feel the divine connection and offer your love and devotion to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. When you finish chanting, thank the divine couple and feel the energy flowing through you.

Benefits of Chanting Ardhanareeswara Stotram

Ardhanareeswara Stotram is a Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to the divine form of Shiva and Parvati, known as Ardhanariswara. It is believed that chanting this Stotram brings good health and prosperity. The Ardhanarishvara form of Shiva and Parvati is a symbolic representation of the unity of masculine and feminine energies in the universe. It is said that Stotram is a source of great spiritual energy and can bring peace and harmony to the mind, body, and soul. Apart from that, it is believed to help build positive relationships, reduce stress, and bring success and prosperity.

Chanting Ardhanariswara Stotram is a powerful and uplifting practice that can bring numerous benefits to your life. It helps bring balance and harmony to the body, mind, and spirit. Chanting can help bring peace, joy, and clarity of mind, bringing a greater sense of self-awareness and spiritual understanding. It can help open the heart, remove blockages and bring healing energy to the body. Additionally, it can help bring more balance to relationships by establishing a sense of equality and respect. All in all, Ardhanariswara Stotram chanting can be a powerful tool to help bring more harmony and balance into your life.