Lingashtakam in Kannada

The Linga worshipped by Brahma, by Vishnu and by the gods; the Linga pure, shining and resplendent; the Linga that ends the sorrow born of birth. To that Linga of Shiva I always bow.

ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಮುರಾರಿಸುರಾರ್ಚಿತ Brahma Murari Surarchita

worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu (Murari) and the gods

ಲಿಂಗಂ Lingam

the Linga

ನಿರ್ಮಲಭಾಸಿತಶೋಭಿತ Nirmala Bhasita Shobhita

pure, shining and resplendent

ಜನ್ಮಜದುಃಖವಿನಾಶಕ Janmaja Dukha Vinashaka

destroyer of the sorrow born of birth

ತತ್ Tat

that

ಪ್ರಣಮಾಮಿ Pranamami

I bow to

ಸದಾ Sada

always

ಶಿವ Shiva

of Shiva, the auspicious

ಲಿಂಗಮ್ Lingam

the Linga, the formless sign of Shiva

The refrain "सदा शिव लिङ्गम्" can be read two ways. We read sada as "always" (to that Linga of Shiva I always bow). Some texts write it as one compound, सदाशिवलिङ्गम्, "the Linga of Sadashiva". The sound is the same either way.

The Linga worshipped by the foremost of gods and sages; the Linga that burnt away Kama, yet is an ocean of compassion; the Linga that humbled the pride of Ravana. To that Linga of Shiva I always bow.

ದೇವಮುನಿಪ್ರವರಾರ್ಚಿತ Deva Muni Pravararchita

worshipped by the foremost gods and sages

ಲಿಂಗಂ Lingam

the Linga

ಕಾಮದಹಂ Kamadaham

which burnt Kama, the god of desire

ಕರುಣಾಕರ Karunakara

the source of compassion

ರಾವಣದರ್ಪವಿನಾಶನ Ravana Darpa Vinashana

which humbled the pride of Ravana

The Linga anointed with every fragrance; the Linga that makes wisdom grow; the Linga revered alike by siddhas, gods and asuras. To that Linga of Shiva I always bow.

ಸರ್ವಸುಗಂಧಸುಲೇಪಿತ Sarva Sugandha Sulepita

anointed with every fragrance

ಲಿಂಗಂ Lingam

the Linga

ಬುದ್ಧಿವಿವರ್ಧನಕಾರಣ Buddhi Vivardhana Karana

the cause of growing wisdom

ಸಿದ್ಧಸುರಾಸುರವಂದಿತ Siddha Surasura Vandita

revered by siddhas, gods and asuras

The Linga adorned with gold and precious gems; the Linga resplendent with the king of serpents coiled around it; the Linga that brought Daksha's proud sacrifice to an end. To that Linga of Shiva I always bow.

ಕನಕಮಹಾಮಣಿಭೂಷಿತ Kanaka Mahamani Bhushita

adorned with gold and great gems

ಲಿಂಗಂ Lingam

the Linga

ಫಣಿಪತಿವೇಷ್ಟಿತಶೋಭಿತ Phanipati Veshtita Shobhita

resplendent, encircled by the king of serpents

ದಕ್ಷಸುಯಜ್ಞವಿನಾಶನ Daksha Suyajna Vinashana

which ended the grand sacrifice of Daksha

The Linga smeared with kumkum and sandalwood paste; the Linga beautified with garlands of lotuses; the Linga that destroys the sins gathered over many lives. To that Linga of Shiva I always bow.

ಕುಂಕುಮಚಂದನಲೇಪಿತ Kumkuma Chandana Lepita

smeared with kumkum and sandalwood paste

ಲಿಂಗಂ Lingam

the Linga

ಪಂಕಜಹಾರಸುಶೋಭಿತ Pankaja Hara Sushobhita

beautified with garlands of lotuses

ಸಂಚಿತಪಾಪವಿನಾಶನ Sanchita Papa Vinashana

destroyer of accumulated sins

The Linga worshipped and served by the hosts of gods; the Linga reached through true feeling and devotion alone; the Linga radiant as ten million suns. To that Linga of Shiva I always bow.

ದೇವಗಣಾರ್ಚಿತಸೇವಿತ Devaganarchita Sevita

worshipped and served by the hosts of gods

ಲಿಂಗಂ Lingam

the Linga

ಭಾವೈಃ Bhavair

with heartfelt feeling

ಭಕ್ತಿಭಿಃ Bhaktibhir

with devotion

ಏವ Eva

truly, alone

ಚ Cha

and

ದಿನಕರಕೋಟಿಪ್ರಭಾಕರ Dinakara Koti Prabhakara

radiant as ten million suns

The Linga set upon an eight-petalled lotus; the Linga from which all creation arises; the Linga that removes the eight kinds of poverty. To that Linga of Shiva I always bow.

ಅಷ್ಟದಲೋಪರಿವೇಷ್ಟಿತ Ashtadalopari Veshtita

set upon and encircled by an eight-petalled lotus

ಲಿಂಗಂ Lingam

the Linga

ಸರ್ವಸಮುದ್ಭವಕಾರಣ Sarva Samudbhava Karana

the cause from which all things arise

ಅಷ್ಟದರಿದ್ರವಿನಾಶನ Ashta Daridra Vinashana

destroyer of the eight kinds of poverty

The Linga worshipped by Brihaspati, guru of the gods, and by the best of the gods; the Linga ever worshipped with flowers from the celestial gardens; the Linga beyond the highest, the Supreme Self itself. To that Linga of Shiva I always bow.

ಸುರಗುರುಸುರವರಪೂಜಿತ Suraguru Suravara Pujita

worshipped by Brihaspati, guru of the gods, and the best of gods

ಲಿಂಗಂ Lingam

the Linga

ಸುರವನಪುಷ್ಪಸದಾರ್ಚಿತ Suravana Pushpa Sadarchita

ever worshipped with flowers of the celestial garden

ಪರಾತ್ಪರಂ Paratparam

beyond even the highest

ಪರಮಾತ್ಮಕ Paramatmaka

whose nature is the Supreme Self