The Rudrashtakam — Goswami Tulsidas's eight-verse hymn to Lord Shiva (Rudra), sung by Lord Rama in the Ramcharitmanas.
Meaning
Tulsidas praises Shiva as the formless, blissful absolute, lord of the universe, ever-pure and compassionate, seeking his grace and devotion.
Benefits
A favourite daily Shiva hymn; recited for devotion, the removal of sins and afflictions, and to please Shiva quickly, as Rama pleased him with these very verses.
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