Nirvana Shatakam | Mantra For Inner Peace
Nirvana Shatakam is a Shiva mantra known to have many benefits for those who meditate on it. This article delight aims to explain the meaning and the benefits of this powerful Shiva chant.
What Is Nirvana Shatakam ?
The Nirvana Shatakam is a beautiful chant from Adi Shankara ( Know more about https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adi_Shankara ). Its an essence of all that the Upanishad’s try to explain. Following the Neti Neti approach ( I am not this or that .. ) the great Shankara explains that in reality we are pure consciousness.The Atmashatakam, also known as Nirvanashatkam, is a non-dualistic composition made up of six verses summarising the basic teachings of Advaita Vedanta, or Hindu non-dualism. The chant emphasizes the impermanence of the material world and seeks to establish a connection with the eternal essence within.
Six Verses of Nirvana Shatakam
Sanskrit Shloka
मनोबुद्ध्यहङ्कार चित्तानि नाहं
न च श्रोत्रजिह्वे न च घ्राणनेत्रे ।
न च व्योम भूमिर्न तेजो न वायुः
चिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम् ॥१॥
Transliteration
manobuddhyahaṅkāra cittāni nāhaṁ
na ca śrotrajihve na ca ghrāṇanetre ।
na ca vyoma bhūmirna tejo na vāyuḥ
cidānandarūpaḥ śivo’ham śivo’ham ॥1॥
English Transcript
manobuddhyahankara chittani naham
na cha shrotrajihve na cha ghrananetre |
na cha vyoma bhumirna tejo na vayuh
chidanandarupah shivo’ham shivo’ham ||1||
Hindi Meaning
न मैं मन हूं, न बुद्धि या अहंकार,
न तो मैं कान हूं, न ही जीभ, नाक या आंख,
न मैं आकाश हूँ, न पृथ्वी, न अग्नि, न वायु,
मैं सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना हूँ; मैं शिव हूँ,
मैं शिव हूँ, सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना।
Meaning in English
I am not the mind, the intellect, the ego or the memory,
I am not the ears, the skin, the nose or the eyes,
I am not space, not earth, not fire, water or wind,
I am the form of consciousness and bliss,
I am the eternal Shiva
Sanskrit Shloka
न च प्राणसंज्ञो न वै पञ्चवायुः
न वा सप्तधातुः न वा पञ्चकोशः ।
न वाक्पाणिपादं न चोपस्थपायु
चिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम् ॥२॥
Transliteration
na ca prāṇasaṁjño na vai pañcavāyuḥ
na vā saptadhātuḥ na vā pañcakośaḥ ।
na vākpāṇipādaṁ na copasthapāyu
cidānandarūpaḥ śivo’ham śivo’ham ॥2॥
English Transcript
na cha pranasanjno na vai panchavayuh
na va saptadhatuh na va panchakoshah |
na vakpanipadam na chopasthapayu
chidanandarupah shivo’ham shivo’ham ||2||
Hindi Meaning
न मैं प्राणवायु हूं, न पंच महाभूत तत्व,
न मैं सात सामग्री हूँ, न ही पाँच कोश,
न मैं वाणी का अंग हूं, न धारण, गति या उत्सर्जन के लिए अंग,
मैं सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना हूँ; मैं शिव हूँ,
मैं शिव हूँ, सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना।
Meaning in English
I am not the breath, nor the five elements,
I am not matter, nor the 5 sheaths of consciousness
Nor am I the speech, the hands, or the feet,
I am the form of consciousness and bliss,
I am the eternal Shiva
Sanskrit Shloka
न मे द्वेषरागौ न मे लोभमोहौ
मदो नैव मे नैव मात्सर्यभावः ।
न धर्मो न चार्थो न कामो न मोक्षः
चिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम् ॥३॥
Transliteration
na me dveṣarāgau na me lobhamohau
mado naiva me naiva mātsaryabhāvaḥ ।
na dharmo na cārtho na kāmo na mokṣaḥ
cidānandarūpaḥ śivo’ham śivo’ham ॥3॥
English Transcript
na me dvesharagau na me lobhamohau
mado naiva me naiva matsaryabhavah |
na dharmo na chartho na kamo na mokshah
chidanandarupah shivo’ham shivo’ham ||3||
Hindi Meaning
न मुझमें द्वेष है, न मोह है, न लोभ है, न मोह है,
न मुझमें अभिमान है, न ईर्ष्या और ईर्ष्या की भावनाएँ,
मैं धर्म, अर्थ, काम और मोक्ष की सीमा के भीतर नहीं हूं।
मैं सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना हूँ; मैं शिव हूँ, मैं शिव हूँ,
सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना।
Meaning in English
There is no like or dislike in me, no greed or delusion,I know not pride or jealousy,I have no duty, no desire for wealth, lust or liberation,I am the form of consciousness and bliss,I am the eternal Shiva
Sanskrit Shloka
न पुण्यं न पापं न सौख्यं न दुःखंन मन्त्रो न तीर्थं न वेदा न यज्ञाः ।अहं भोजनं नैव भोज्यं न भोक्ताचिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम् ॥४॥
Transliteration
na puṇyaṁ na pāpaṁ na saukhyaṁ na duḥkhaṁna mantro na tīrthaṁ na vedā na yajñāḥ ।ahaṁ bhojanaṁ naiva bhojyaṁ na bhoktācidānandarūpaḥ śivo’ham śivo’ham ॥4॥English Transcriptna punyam na papam na saukhyam na duhkhamna mantro na tirtham na veda na yajnah |aham bhojanam naiva bhojyam na bhoktachidanandarupah shivo’ham shivo’ham ||4||
Hindi Meaning
न मैं पुण्यों से बंधा हूं, न पापों से, न सांसारिक सुखों से, न दुखों से,मैं न तो पवित्र भजनों से बंधा हूं, न पवित्र स्थानों से, न पवित्र शास्त्रों से और न ही यज्ञों से,मैं न तो भोग हूं, न ही भोगने की वस्तु, न ही भोक्ता,मैं सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना हूँ; मैं शिव हूँ,मैं शिव हूँ, सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना।
No virtue or vice, no pleasure or pain,I need no mantras, no pilgrimage, no scriptures or rituals,I am not the experienced, nor the experience itself,I am the form of consciousness and bliss,I am the eternal Shiva
Sanskrit Shloka
न मृत्युर्न शङ्का न मे जातिभेदःपिता नैव मे नैव माता न जन्मः ।न बन्धुर्न मित्रं गुरुर्नैव शिष्यंचिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम् ॥५॥
Transliteration
na mr̥tyurna śaṅkā na me jātibhedaḥpitā naiva me naiva mātā na janmaḥ ।na bandhurna mitraṁ gururnaiva śiṣyaṁcidānandarūpaḥ śivo’ham śivo’ham ॥5॥
English Transcript
na nrityurna shanka na me jatibhedahpita naiva me naiva mata na janmah |na bandhurna mitram gururnaiva shishyamchidanandarupah shivo’ham shivo’ham ||5||
Hindi Meaning
न मैं मृत्यु और उसके भय से बंधा हूं, न जाति के नियमों और उसके भेदों से,न मेरे पास पिता और माता हैं, न मेरा जन्म है,न मेरे संबंध हैं, न मित्र हैं, न आध्यात्मिक गुरु हैं, न शिष्य हैं,मैं सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना हूँ; मैं शिव हूँ,मैं शिव हूँ, सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना
I have no fear of death, no caste or creed,I have no father, no mother, for I was never born,I am not a relative, nor a friend, nor a teacher nor a student,I am the form of consciousness and bliss,I am the eternal Shiva.
Sanskrit Shloka
अहं निर्विकल्पो निराकाररूपो
विभुत्वाच्च सर्वत्र सर्वेन्द्रियाणाम् ।
न चासङ्गतं नैव मुक्तिर्न मेयः
चिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम् ॥६॥
Transliteration
ahaṁ nirvikalpo nirākārarūpo
vibhutvācca sarvatra sarvendriyāṇām ।
na cāsaṅgataṁ naiva muktirna meyaḥ
cidānandarūpaḥ śivo’ham śivo’ham ॥6॥
English Transcript
aham nirvikalpo nirakararupo
vibhutvachcha sarvatra sarvendriyanam |
na chasangatam naiva muktirna meyah
chidanandarupah shivo’ham shivo’ham ||6||
Hindi Meaning
मैं बिना किसी भिन्नता के हूं, और बिना किसी रूप के,
मैं हर चीज के अंतर्निहित आधार के रूप में हर जगह मौजूद हूं,
और सभी इंद्रियों के पीछे, न तो मैं किसी चीज से जुड़ता हूं, न ही किसी चीज से मुक्त होता हूं,
मैं हमेशा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना हूं; मैं शिव हूँ, मैं शिव हूँ, सदा शुद्ध आनंदमय चेतना।
Meaning in English
I am devoid of duality, my form is formlessness,I exist everywhere, pervading all senses,I am neither attached, neither free nor captive,I am the form of consciousness and bliss. I am the eternal Shiva
Benefits of Nirvana Shatakam | Nirvana Shatakam For Inner Peace
- Stress Reduction: Regular recitation of Nirvana Shatkam effectively calms the mind, reducing stress and anxiety through the rhythmic chanting that resonates within, fostering a harmonious state.
- Catalyst for Self-Realization: Delving into the profound meaning of each line initiates a journey of self-discovery, providing insights into the impermanence of the material world and connecting with the eternal essence.
- Transformative Impact on Atmosphere: Beyond personal growth, the chant contributes to a positive and peaceful environment. The vibrations generated during recitation not only uplift individual consciousness but also have the potential to positively influence the collective consciousness of those nearby.
- Mental and Physical Well-being: Nirvana Shatkam goes beyond spiritual benefits, positively impacting mental and physical well-being. Devotional recitation enhances concentration, improves clarity of thought, and boosts cognitive abilities. It also fosters inner strength and resilience, aiding in navigating life’s challenges.
Final Takeaway
Stotras have always been a source of inner peace for those who sing them, and Nirvana Shatakam by Adi Shankara lives up to this promise on every level. In today’s world, where anxiety, stress, and depression loom large, reciting this powerful mantra can dispel negative emotions, leaving you entirely free from anything that might adversely impact your life. Incorporating the practice of chanting this daily infuses you with a reservoir of positive energy, empowering you to sail through any obstacles that may cross your path. The chant serves as a catalyst for self-realization and spiritual awakening. Its positive impact on mental and physical well-being, coupled with the ability to enhance concentration and resilience, makes Nirvana Shatkam a holistic source of enrichment.
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