What are the benefits of reciting Eka Shloki?

Reciting Eka Shloki (एकश्लोकी) regularly bestows numerous spiritual and material benefits. Key benefits include: Entire Advaita Vedanta condensed in a single verse; Reveals Atman as the ultimate source of all light and consciousness; Beautiful guru-shishya dialogue format for easy understanding; Destroys identification with external objects and senses. For best results, recite with devotion and a pure heart.

When should I recite Eka Shloki?

Eka Shloki is especially auspicious to recite on Monday (सोमवार), Thursday (गुरुवार). These days are traditionally associated with Shree Shiva worship in Hindu tradition. However, this stotra can be recited on any day for spiritual benefit. Early morning (Brahma Muhurta) or during evening prayers (Sandhya) are considered the most effective times.

How long does it take to recite Eka Shloki?

Eka Shloki (एकश्लोकी) contains 1 verses and takes approximately 2 minutes to recite at a normal pace. For beginners, it may take slightly longer. You can also download the PDF version for offline reading and practice.

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Eka Shloki

एकश्लोकी

2 min read1 versesSource: Eka Shloki — Adi Shankaracharya

About Eka Shloki

The Eka Shloki, known in Sanskrit as एकश्लोकी, is a sacred prayer in praise of Lord Shiva. Rooted in Eka Shloki — Adi Shankaracharya, this composition carries deep spiritual significance. Devotees recite this prayer to beautiful guru-shishya dialogue format for easy understanding and grant instant recognition of one's true nature as Brahman. It is also said to entire Advaita Vedanta condensed in a single verse. Recitation is particularly auspicious on Monday (Somvar) and Thursday (Guruvar) and during Guru Purnima. Comprising 1 verses, it can be completed in approximately 2 minutes, making it suitable for daily devotional practice. On this page, you can read the complete Eka Shloki in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री एकश्लोकी ॥

किं ज्योतिस्तव भानुमानहनि मे रात्रौ प्रदीपादिकं

स्यादेवं रविदीपदर्शनविधौ किं ज्योतिराख्याहि मे।

चक्षुस्तस्य निमीलनादिसमये किं धीर्धियो दर्शने

किं तत्राहमतो भवान्परमकं ज्योतिस्तदस्मि प्रभो॥

॥ इति श्रीमच्छंकराचार्यविरचिता एकश्लोकी सम्पूर्णा ॥

Benefits (फल)

★Entire Advaita Vedanta condensed in a single verse
★Reveals Atman as the ultimate source of all light and consciousness
★Beautiful guru-shishya dialogue format for easy understanding
★Destroys identification with external objects and senses
★Grants instant recognition of one's true nature as Brahman
★Most concise teaching of Shankaracharya — ideal for daily remembrance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eka Shloki

Read Eka Shloki by Adi Shankaracharya in Sanskrit with transliteration and Hindi meaning. Single verse revealing Atman as the supreme light of consciousness. It is dedicated to Shree Shiva (श्री शिव), the destroyer and transformer in the hindu trinity. lord of meditation and cosmic dance. This sacred hymn contains 1 verses and is sourced from Eka Shloki — Adi Shankaracharya.

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