Shree ShivamondayShiv Panchakshar Dhun
श्री शिव पञ्चाक्षर धुन
About Shiv Panchakshar Dhun
Among the most cherished prayers to Lord Shiva, Shiv Panchakshar Dhun (श्री शिव पञ्चाक्षर धुन) stands as a sacred prayer. This sacred composition is sourced from Traditional Devotional Dhun and continues to inspire devotees worldwide. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to invoke the power of the Panchakshara mantra Om Namah Shivaya as well as combine traditional Sanskrit verses with Hindi devotional poetry. Additionally, it is known to suitable for group recitation and bhajan sessions. This prayer is traditionally recited on Monday (Somvar) and during Maha Shivaratri and Shravan month to invoke divine grace. With 8 verses and a reading time of about 7 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Shiv Panchakshar Dhun 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 पञ्चाक्षर धुन ॥
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय,
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय।
हर हर हर हर महादेव,
हर हर हर हर महादेव।
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय॥
जटामध्ये गंगा, ललाट पे चन्दा,
गले में सर्पों की माला है शोभा।
त्रिशूल डमरू धारी, भस्म अंग अपना,
वो शम्भू वो शंकर सबसे है न्यारा।
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय॥
कैलास के वासी, गौरी के स्वामी,
भोले बाबा तुम हो अन्तर्यामी।
गणों के नाथ, नन्दी के स्वामी,
तुम्हीं हो ज्ञान के सबसे बड़े दानी।
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय॥
नागेन्द्रहाराय त्रिलोचनाय
भस्माङ्गरागाय महेश्वराय।
नित्याय शुद्धाय दिगम्बराय
तस्मै नकाराय नमः शिवाय॥
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय,
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय।
शिवाय गौरीवदनाब्जबृन्द-
सूर्याय दक्षाध्वरनाशकाय।
श्रीनीलकण्ठाय वृषध्वजाय
तस्मै शिकाराय नमः शिवाय॥
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय,
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय।
हर हर महादेव, शम्भो काशी विश्वनाथ,
गंगे, हर हर गंगे!
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय,
ॐ नमः शिवाय, ॐ नमः शिवाय।
॥ इति श्रीशिवपञ्चाक्षरधुनिः सम्पूर्णा ॥
Benefits (फल)
- ★Easy-to-chant devotional dhun ideal for meditation and kirtan
- ★Invokes the power of the Panchakshara mantra Om Namah Shivaya
- ★Creates a deeply devotional and meditative atmosphere
- ★Purifies the mind and environment through repeated divine chanting
- ★Suitable for group recitation and bhajan sessions
- ★Combines traditional Sanskrit verses with Hindi devotional poetry
- ★Bestows peace and tranquility through continuous nama-japa