Shree Shiva — the destroyer and transformer in the Hindu trinityShree Shivamonday

Rudra Gayatri

रुद्र गायत्री

2 min read3 versesSource: Yajur Veda

About Rudra Gayatri

Rudra Gayatri — रुद्र गायत्री — is a powerful Vedic meditation mantra offered to Lord Shiva. This sacred composition is sourced from Yajur Veda and continues to inspire devotees worldwide. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to invoke the fierce protective energy of Lord Rudra as well as grant protection from untimely death and calamities. Additionally, it is known to purify the mind and leads to spiritual enlightenment. This prayer is traditionally recited on Monday (Somvar) and during Maha Shivaratri and Pradosh to invoke divine grace. With 3 verses and a reading time of about 2 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Rudra Gayatri 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 रुद्र गायत्री ॥

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि।

तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥

ॐ अघोराय विद्महे घोरघोराय धीमहि।

तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे शूलहस्ताय धीमहि।

तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥

॥ इति श्री रुद्र गायत्री सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Invokes the fierce protective energy of Lord Rudra
  • Destroys fear, negative energies, and evil influences
  • Bestows courage, strength, and fearlessness
  • Grants protection from untimely death and calamities
  • Purifies the mind and leads to spiritual enlightenment

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rudra Gayatri

Rudra Gayatri Mantra in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Invoke Lord Rudra's blessings for protection, fearlessness, and spiritual strength. 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 3 verses and is sourced from Yajur Veda.