Shiva Suprabhatam (Lingashtakam-based)
శివ సుప్రభాతం
Composed by Traditional; the Lingashtakam form is attributed to Adi Shankaracharya
Shiva's morning awakening combining the Lingashtakam (8 verses on the Linga) with Mahamrityunjaya invocations and Shiva morning stotras. Used in Shiva temples especially during Karthika Masam (October-November) and Maha Shivaratri.
Opening Verse (Sanskrit)
ब्रह्म मुरारि सुरार्चित लिङ्गं । निर्मलभाषितशोभित लिङ्गम् । जन्मज दुःखविनाशक लिङ्गं । तत्प्रणमामि सदाशिव लिङ्गम् ॥
Transliteration (IAST)
Brahma Murāri surārchita liṅgaṃ / Nirmala bhāṣita śobhita liṅgaṃ / Janmaja duḥkha-vināśaka liṅgaṃ / Tat praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgaṃ
English Translation
I bow to the eternal Shiva-Linga — worshipped by Brahma, Murari (Vishnu), and all the gods; resplendent with pure speech; destroyer of all the suffering of birth.
Structure & Sections
- Lingashtakam (8 verses)
- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (108x)
- Bilvashtakam (8 verses on bilva leaf)
- Closing mangala
Daily Use & Tradition
Recited at Shiva temples during Brahma Muhurta (3:30-5:00 AM). Combined with Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times.
Benefits
Protection, healing, removal of fears; especially powerful for those facing Saturn afflictions (Sade Sati); Karthika Masam observance.
Best Time to Recite/Listen
3:30-6:00 AM, especially on Mondays.
Audio Recording
Hariharan and Lakshmi Sankar recordings of Lingashtakam are widely available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Shiva Suprabhatam (Lingashtakam-based)?
Shiva's morning awakening combining the Lingashtakam (8 verses on the Linga) with Mahamrityunjaya invocations and Shiva morning stotras. Used in Shiva temples especially during Karthika Masam (October-November) and Maha Shivaratri.
When should I recite Shiva Suprabhatam (Lingashtakam-based)?
3:30-6:00 AM, especially on Mondays.
Who composed the Shiva Suprabhatam (Lingashtakam-based)?
Traditional; the Lingashtakam form is attributed to Adi Shankaracharya
What are the benefits of listening to Shiva Suprabhatam (Lingashtakam-based)?
Protection, healing, removal of fears; especially powerful for those facing Saturn afflictions (Sade Sati); Karthika Masam observance.
What is the most famous recording of Shiva Suprabhatam (Lingashtakam-based)?
Hariharan and Lakshmi Sankar recordings of Lingashtakam are widely available.