Daridrya Dahana Shiva Stotram
Introduction:
The Daridrya Dahana Shiva Stotram is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, believed to eliminate poverty, both material and spiritual. By reciting this stotram with devotion, devotees seek Lord Shiva’s blessings to remove hardships and bring prosperity into their lives. This post covers the Sanskrit and English lyrics, meaning, and the spiritual benefits of chanting this sacred hymn.
Verse 1:
Viśvēśvarāya narakārṇava tāraṇāya
Karṇāmṛtāya śaśiśēkhara dhāraṇāya |
Karpūrakānti dhavaḻāya jaṭādharāya
Dāridryaduḥkha dahanāya namaḥ śivāya ||
Translation:
I bow to Lord Shiva, the ruler of the universe (Viśvēśvara), who rescues beings from the ocean of hell (narakārṇava). His speech is nectar to the ears (karṇāmṛta), and he wears the moon on his head (śaśiśēkhara). With a complexion as white as camphor (karpūrakānti), he holds matted locks of hair. To him, the destroyer of the sorrows of poverty (dāridryaduḥkha dahanāya), I offer my salutations.
Elaboration: This verse emphasizes Lord Shiva’s compassionate nature in rescuing devotees from both material and spiritual difficulties. His divine speech is soothing and his radiant appearance is symbolic of purity. By addressing him as the destroyer of poverty, the verse invokes his power to eliminate financial and emotional suffering.
Verse 2:
Gaurīpriyāya rajanīśa kaḻādharāya
Kālāntakāya bhujagādhipa kaṅkaṇāya |
Gaṅgādharāya gajarāja vimardhanāya
Dāridryaduḥkha dahanāya namaḥ śivāya ||
Translation:
I bow to Lord Shiva, beloved of Gauri (Gaurīpriyāya), who holds the moon (rajanīśa kaḻādharāya) and is the destroyer of time (Kālāntakāya). He wears snakes as bracelets (bhujagādhipa kaṅkaṇāya) and holds the sacred Ganga in his hair (Gaṅgādharāya). He crushed the mighty elephant demon (gajarāja vimardhanāya). To him, the destroyer of poverty’s sorrow, I offer my salutations.
Elaboration: This verse describes Lord Shiva's divine relationship with Goddess Parvati and his association with powerful symbols like the moon and the Ganges. His role as the vanquisher of demons signifies his protection over devotees. By chanting this verse, one seeks to remove obstacles and challenges in life.
Verse 3:
Bhaktapriyāya bhavarōga bhayāpahāya
Ugrāya duḥkha bhavasāgara tāraṇāya |
Jyōtirmayāya guṇanāma sunṛtyakāya
Dāridryaduḥkha dahanāya namaḥ śivāya ||
Translation:
I bow to Lord Shiva, who is dear to his devotees (Bhaktapriyāya), who removes the fear of the disease of worldly existence (bhavarōga bhayāpahāya), and who is fierce in nature (Ugrāya). He leads us across the ocean of sorrow (bhavasāgara tāraṇāya), and his form radiates light (Jyōtirmayāya). To him, the destroyer of poverty, I offer my salutations.
Elaboration: Shiva is portrayed as a healer of the suffering caused by the cycle of life and death. This verse highlights his fierce yet loving nature and his ability to lead devotees out of sorrow and ignorance, towards enlightenment and prosperity.
Verse 4:
Charmāmbarāya śavabhasma vilēpanāya
Phālēkṣaṇāya maṇikuṇḍala maṇḍitāya |
Mañjīrapādayugaḻāya jaṭādharāya
Dāridryaduḥkha dahanāya namaḥ śivāya ||
Translation:
I bow to Lord Shiva, who wears a garment of animal skin (Charmāmbarāya), and smears his body with ashes from the cremation ground (śavabhasma vilēpanāya). He has a third eye on his forehead (Phālēkṣaṇāya) and is adorned with beautiful earrings (maṇikuṇḍala maṇḍitāya). He wears anklets on his feet and holds matted hair (jaṭādharāya). To him, the destroyer of poverty, I offer my salutations.
Elaboration: Shiva’s association with the cremation ground and his ash-covered body symbolize detachment from materialism and his transcendence over death. This verse invokes his power to destroy not just physical poverty but also the poverty of the mind—ignorance and attachment.
Verse 5:
Pañchānanāya phaṇirāja vibhūṣaṇāya
Hēmāṅkuśāya bhuvanatraya maṇḍitāya |
Ānanda bhūmi varadāya tamōpayāya
Dāridryaduḥkha dahanāya namaḥ śivāya ||
Translation:
I bow to Lord Shiva, who has five faces (Pañchānanāya) and is adorned with the king of serpents (phaṇirāja vibhūṣaṇāya). He holds a golden hook (hēmāṅkuśāya) and is the ruler of the three worlds (bhuvanatraya maṇḍitāya). He bestows the blissful state of liberation (Ānanda bhūmi varadāya) and dispels ignorance. To him, the destroyer of poverty, I offer my salutations.
Elaboration: This verse highlights Shiva’s cosmic role as the lord of the three realms and his connection to serpents, representing his power over fear and illusion. It also emphasizes his ability to bestow both material and spiritual wealth.
Verse 6:
Bhānupriyāya bhavasāgara tāraṇāya
Kālāntakāya kamalāsana pūjitāya |
Nētratrayāya śubhalakṣaṇa lakṣitāya
Dāridryaduḥkha dahanāya namaḥ śivāya ||
Translation:
I bow to Lord Shiva, beloved by the Sun God (Bhānupriyāya), who rescues beings from the ocean of existence (bhavasāgara tāraṇāya). He is the destroyer of time (Kālāntakāya) and is worshipped by Lord Brahma (kamalāsana pūjitāya). With three eyes (Nētratrayāya), he is marked with all auspicious signs. To him, the destroyer of poverty, I offer my salutations.
Elaboration: This verse emphasizes Shiva’s status as the destroyer of time and his connection to cosmic deities like Brahma and Surya. His three eyes symbolize the past, present, and future, indicating his control over time and the universe.
Verse 7:
Rāmapriyāya raghunātha varapradāya
Nāgapriyāya narakārṇava tāraṇāya |
Puṇyāya puṇyabharitāya surārchitāya
Dāridryaduḥkha dahanāya namaḥ śivāya ||
Translation:
I bow to Lord Shiva, beloved by Lord Rama (Rāmapriyāya), who grants boons to the king of the Raghu dynasty (raghunātha varapradāya). He is fond of serpents (Nāgapriyāya) and rescues beings from the ocean of hell (narakārṇava tāraṇāya). He is full of merit and virtue (puṇyabharitāya), and is worshipped by the gods (surārchitāya). To him, the destroyer of poverty, I offer my salutations.
Verse 8:
Muktēśvarāya phaladāya gaṇēśvarāya
Gītāpriyāya vṛṣabhēśvara vāhanāya |
Mātaṅgacharma vasanāya mahēśvarāya
Dāridryaduḥkha dahanāya namaḥ śivāya ||
Translation:
I bow to Lord Shiva, the lord of liberation (Muktēśvarāya), the granter of boons (phaladāya), and the leader of the Ganas (gaṇēśvarāya). He loves the Bhagavad Gita (gītāpriyāya) and rides a bull (vṛṣabhēśvara vāhanāya). He wears the skin of an elephant (Mātaṅgacharma) and is the great Lord (mahēśvarāya). To him, the destroyer of poverty, I offer my salutations.
Final Verse (Phala Shruti):
Vasiṣṭhēna kṛtaṃ stōtraṃ sarvarōga nivāraṇam ।
Sarvasampatkaraṃ śīghraṃ putrapautrādi vardhanam ।
Trisandhyaṃ yaḥ paṭhēnnityaṃ sa hi svarga mavāpnuyāt ॥
Translation:
This stotram, composed by Sage Vasistha, removes all diseases and brings immense wealth and prosperity. It increases progeny and all forms of abundance. Whoever recites it daily at dawn, noon, and dusk will attain heaven.
Benefits of Chanting Daridrya Dahana Shiva Stotram:
- Removal of Poverty: This stotram directly addresses financial difficulties and ensures prosperity in life.
- Disease Removal: It is believed to help alleviate physical ailments and restore health.
- Spiritual Prosperity: Along with material benefits, it ensures spiritual growth and peace of mind.
- Family Welfare: Reciting this stotram blesses the devotee with offspring and happiness within the family.
- Attainment of Heaven: Continuous and sincere recitation can lead to spiritual liberation and heavenly realms.
By regularly chanting this stotram, devotees can overcome the sufferings of poverty, illness, and sorrow, and attract divine blessings from Lord Shiva.
You can listen to and watch the recitation of the Daridrya Dahana Shiva Stotram in this YouTube video. This version is beautifully presented by Sounds of Isha, combining powerful mantras and meditative visuals. It is a prayer to Lord Shiva to remove the sorrows of poverty and suffering. This video will help you follow along with the correct pronunciation and rhythm, which is essential for those who wish to chant this sacred stotram.
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