Lingaashtakam

Brahma-muraarir-chita lingam,

nirmala-bhaasita-shobhita-lingam,

Janmaja-dukkha-vinaashaka lingam,

tatpranamaami sadaashiva-lingam.

I bow before that Sadashivalinga, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu and the other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches, and which destroys the cycle of birth and death.

Devamuni-pravaraar-chita-lingam,

kaamadaham karunaakara-lingam,

Raavana-darpa-vinaashaka-lingam,

tatpranmaami sadaashiva-lingam.

I bow before that Sadashivalinga, the destroyer of Cupid, which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely compassionate, and which subdued the pride of Ravana.

Sarva-sugandhi-sulepita-lingam,

buddhi-virdhana-kaarana-lingam,

Siddha-sooraasura-vandita-lingam,

tatpranamaami sadaashiva-lingam.

I bow before that Sadashivalinga, which is lavishly smeared with variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought and enkindles the light of discrimination, and which the Siddhas, the Suras and the Asuras prostrate before.

Kanaka-mahaamani-bhooshita-lingam,

phanipati-veshti-shobhita-lingam,

Daksha-suyajna-vinaashaana-lingam,

tatpranamaami sadaashiva-lingam.

I bow before that Sadashivalinga, the destroyer of Daksha's sacrifice, which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with different gems and rubies, and which glows with the Serpent Lord coiled around.

Kumkuma-chandana-lepita-lingam,

pankaja-haara-sushobhita-lingam,

Sanchita-paapa-avinaashana-lingam,

tatpranamaami sadaashiva-lingam.

I bow before that Sadashivalinga which is smeared with saffron and sandal-paste, which is fair with lotus-garlands, and which extirpates the multitude of all accumulated sins.

Bhoota-ganaarchita-sevita-lingam,

bhavair-bhaktibhireva cha lingam,

Dinakara-koti-prabhaakara-lingam,

tatpranamaami sadaashiva-lingam.

I bow before that Sadashivalinga which is worshipped by the multitude of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion, and whose splendour is like that of million suns.

Ashta-dalo-pariveshtita-lingam,

sarva-samudbhava-kaarana-lingam,

Ashta-daridra-vinaashata-lingam,

tatpranamaami sadaashiva-lingam.

I bow before that Sadashivalinga, destructive of all poverty in its eight aspects which is the cause of all creation and which stands on the eight Dalas.

Sura-guru-suravara-pujita-lingam,

suravana-pushpa-sadaarchita-lingam,

Paraat-param Paramaatmaka-lingam,

tatpranamaami sadaashiva-lingam.

I bow before that Sadashivalinga which is the Trancendent Being and the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras with their priest ahead with innumerable flowers from the celestial gardens.

Kamidam punyam yah,

pathechchhivasannidhau,

Shivalokamvaapnoti

Shiven saha modate

Whoever repeats these eights Shlokas, praising Shivalinga in the presence of  Lord Shiva, attains that Supreme Abode of Shiva and enjoys there with Him the everlasting Bliss.

(From book SHIVA-SHAKTI AARAADHANAA Compiled by: Mrs. Madhu Varshney)