Shiva Stotram in Telugu: Praise of Mahadeva

O Srikantha, Lokesa, source of the worlds, destroyer, beloved of Murari, O moon-bearer, who unites Indra and the gods in bliss, O embodiment of virtue, Virupaksha, divine destroyer of Daksha's sacrifice, Contemplating your truth, the wise see intellect and action,

the yoga of knowledge and the inner self, and the cause behind every deed, In many ways, the wise reflect on you and contemplate you, O Isana, Lord of all.

O all, all- knowing, soul of all, changeless in power, consort of Bhavani, you sustain the three worlds, forming them from wind, space, fire, moon, sun, water, as the arm that turns the wheel of worldly life, O primal God, God of gods,

O Mahadeva, forever in the highest state of yoga, flame of the lamp of stainless wisdom, you dispel the darkness of hollow worldly illusion, ascetics free of anger and desire, self-restrained, experience a stream of bliss meditating on your lotus feet,

and are ever content. O imperishable, glorious, worthy of worship, Bhava, Bharga, Lord, you heed Bhargava, Agastya, Sakuchha and many sages' praise.

O moon- bearer, whose fiery glance burned Ananga, ash- smeared O Gangadhara, by your grace, all the gods and Gandharvas the Siddhas, Sadhyas, serpent kings, and Indra, attained everlasting prosperity, O Lord.

Creator of the universe, invoked by the gods, grant what heaven has sought, O embodiment of compassion.

Sole Lord of the three worlds, great God, hail, hail, salutations.