Which destroyed the god of love, Which showers mercy, And which destroyed the pride of Ravana.

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva, Which is worshipped by great sages and devas, Ravana darpa vinashana lingam, That pranamami sad shiva lingam ll Which is pure and resplendent, And which destroys sorrows of birth. I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva, Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas, Janmaja dukha vinasaka lingam, That pranamami sada shiva lingam lI Every ritual we perform impacts our lives in some way or the other. Be it science or religion, the most important thing is belief. Mantras have unique power associated with them. The Lingashtakam Stotram is one of the most revered hymns in the Hindu religion. The power of linga helps the person acquire positivity, confidence, and will and succeed in his endeavors. Those who chant this mantra regularly become healthy, wealthy, prosperous and wise. Regular recitation of this hymn gives the devotee peace of mind and keeps him away from all evils and bad thoughts. Worshipping Shiva Linga with this prayer and decorating it with garlands and flowers, offering fragrances and fruits is a nice way to please the Lord and seek his blessings. The Lingasthakam Stotram is a great hymn to offer prayers to Lord Shiva during Shivaratri festival. Linga is the universal symbol of creation and source of everything. A devotee should chant this stotram in the early morning and evening in front of the Shiva picture or linga to get connected with the Supreme God and get the desired results. Instructions and Benefits of Chanting the Lingashtakam:ДЄccording to the Hindu religion, regular recitation of Lingashtakam is the most powerful way to please Lord Shiva and get his blessings. Whoever recites the Lingasthakam Stotram on a daily basis in the presence of Shiva would travel to the world of Shiva and live in his company. It has the power to destroy the past karmas of worshippers. It is covered by sandal paste and kumkum and adorned with garlands. Daksha was later forgiven by the merciful Shiva.) In the Hindu scriptures Daksha at one point insulted Shiva and Shiva destroyed him.

(Daksha was one of the sons of Lord Brahma. Decorated with gold and precious stones and radiating the effulgence of shining gems, it even caused the destruction of Daksha. Adorned with fragrances, the Shiva Linga brings increased intelligence. Worshipped by sages and gods, it is powerful enough to take away the pride of dreadful demons like Ravana. Filled with peace at all times, it destroys any suffering caused by the cycle of birth and rebirth. It states that the linga is worshipped by Vishnu and Brahma as well. Each stanza lists the GodвЂ™s glory and the benefits of worshipping the Shiva Linga. This prayer glorifies the Shiva Linga and details its greatness. The Lingasthakam Stotram is a prayer formed of eight salutations or invocations offered to the Supreme Deity in his aspect as Linga. We have Stree Linga (Female gender), Pumlinga (Male Gender) and Napumsaka Linga (literally non-male Gender, but meaning neutral gender). The Linga is a symbol for Shiva, just like Sankha (conch shell) and Chakra (discus wheel) are symbolic of Sri Vishnu. The Lingashtakam is a strotram (hymn) in praise of Sri Shiva, also called Maheswara, Rudra, Pasupati etc.