SREE LINGAASHTAKAM with meanings

Brahma Muraari Suraar Chitha Lingam
Nirmala Bhhashitha Sobhitha Lingam
Janmaja Dhukkha Vinaasana Lingam
Thath Pranamaami Sadhaa Siva Lingam 1

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas,
Which is pure and resplendent,
And which destroys sorrows of birth.

Dheva Muni Pravaraar Chitha Lingam
Kaama Dhaham Karunaa Kara Lingam
Raavana Dharpa Vinaasana Lingam
Thath Pranamaami Sadhaa Siva Lingam 2

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,
Which destroyed the god of love,
Which showers mercy,
And which destroyed the pride of Ravana.

Sarva Suganthi Sulepitha Lingam
Budhdhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
Sidhdha Suraa Sura Vandthitha Lingam
Thath Pranamaami Sadhaa Siva Lingam 3

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is anointed by perfumes,
Which leads to growth of wisdom,
And which is worshipped by sages, devas and asuras.
Kanaka Mahaa Mani Bhooshitha Lingam
Phani Pathi Veshtitha Sobhitha Lingam
Dhaksha Suyagna Vinaasana Lingam
Thath Pranamaami Sadhaa Siva Lingam 4

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is ornamented by gold and great jewels,
Which shines with the snake being with it,
And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha.
Kumkuma Chandhana Lepitha Lingam
Pankaja Haara Susobhitha Lingam
Sanchitha Paapa Vinaasana Lingam
Thath Pranamaami Sadhaa Siva Lingam 5

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron,
Which wears the garland of lotus flowers,
And which can destroy accumulated sins.
Dheva Ganaar Chitha Sevitha Lingam
Bhaavair Bhakthi Virepitha Lingam
Dhina Kara Koti Prabhaakara Lingam
Thath Pranamaami Sadhaa Siva Lingam 6

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is served by gods and other beings,
Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,
And which shines like billions of Suns.
Ashta Dhalopari Veshtitha Lingam
Sarva Samudh Bhava Kaarana Lingam
Ashta Dharidhra Vinaasana Lingam
Thath Pranamaami Sadhaa Siva Lingam 7

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is surrounded by eight petals,
Which is the prime reason of all riches,
And which destroys eight types of poverty.
Sura Guru Suravara Poojitha Lingam
Sura Vana Pushpa Sadhaar Chitha Lingam
Paraath Param Parama-Athmaka Lingam
Thath Pranamaami Sadhaa Siva Lingam 8

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by the teacher of gods,
Which is worshipped by the best of gods,
Which is always worshipped by the flowers,
From the garden of Gods,
Which is the eternal abode,
And which is the ultimate truth.
Lingaashtakam Idham Punyam Ya: Pateth Siva Sannidhow
Siva Lokam Avaapnothi Sivena Saha Modhathe 9

Any one who chants the holy octet of the Lingam,
In the holy presence of Lord Shiva,
Would in the end reach the world of Shiva, ,
And keep him company.