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Pancha Ratna Stotram

श्री शिव पञ्चरत्न स्तोत्रम्

5 min read5 versesSource: Shiva Pancharatna Stotram by Adi Shankaracharya

About Pancha Ratna Stotram

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Pancha Ratna Stotram (श्री शिव पञ्चरत्न स्तोत्रम्) is a devotional hymn of praise revered in Hindu tradition. Attributed to Shiva Pancharatna Stotram by Adi Shankaracharya, this prayer holds a special place in Hindu devotional literature. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to grant Shivaloka and eternal joy with Lord Shiva as well as destroy sins when recited in Shiva's presence. Additionally, it is known to bestow the complete fruit of Panchakshari mantra. This prayer is traditionally recited on Monday (Somvar) and during Maha Shivaratri and Shravan Somvar to invoke divine grace. With 5 verses and a reading time of about 5 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Pancha Ratna Stotram 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 शिव पञ्चरत्न स्तोत्रम् ॥

॥ श्री शंकराचार्यकृतम् ॥

नागेन्द्रहाराय त्रिलोचनाय

भस्माङ्गरागाय महेश्वराय।

नित्याय शुद्धाय दिगम्बराय

तस्मै 'न'काराय नमः शिवाय॥ १॥

मन्दाकिनीसलिलचन्दनचर्चिताय

नन्दीश्वरप्रमथनाथमहेश्वराय।

मन्दारपुष्पबहुपुष्पसुपूजिताय

तस्मै 'म'काराय नमः शिवाय॥ २॥

शिवाय गौरीवदनाब्जवृन्द-

सूर्याय दक्षाध्वरनाशकाय।

श्रीनीलकण्ठाय वृषध्वजाय

तस्मै 'शि'काराय नमः शिवाय॥ ३॥

वशिष्ठकुम्भोद्भवगौतमार्य-

मुनीन्द्रदेवार्चितशेखराय।

चन्द्रार्कवैश्वानरलोचनाय

तस्मै 'व'काराय नमः शिवाय॥ ४॥

यक्षस्वरूपाय जटाधराय

पिनाकहस्ताय सनातनाय।

दिव्याय देवाय दिगम्बराय

तस्मै 'य'काराय नमः शिवाय॥ ५॥

पञ्चाक्षरमिदं पुण्यं यः पठेच्छिवसन्निधौ।

शिवलोकमवाप्नोति शिवेन सह मोदते॥

॥ इति श्रीमच्छंकराचार्यकृतं शिवपञ्चरत्नस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Explains the mystical significance of each letter of Namah Shivaya
  • Grants Shivaloka and eternal joy with Lord Shiva
  • Composed by Adi Shankaracharya - carries immense spiritual power
  • Destroys sins when recited in Shiva's presence
  • Bestows the complete fruit of Panchakshari mantra
  • Ideal daily prayer for all Shiva devotees

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pancha Ratna Stotram

Read Shiva Pancharatna Stotram by Adi Shankaracharya in Sanskrit with transliteration. Five gems on Namah Shivaya Panchakshari mantra. 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 5 verses and is sourced from Shiva Pancharatna Stotram by Adi Shankaracharya.