There is a unique magic in the duality of Lord Shiva — the stillness of the meditator and the cosmic dance of the Nataraja. Whether you need to find your fire or find your peace, I hope these chants serve as a bridge to the divine.
Thank you for listening.
LYRICS of Shankara Shiva Shankara Shiva:
SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHAMBHO
SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHIVA SHAMBHO MAHADEVA
SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHAMBHO
Dama Dama Damaru Bajey Ghana Ghana Ghanta Bajey
Hara Gowri Natha Shambho, Hara Kashinatha Shambho
SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHAMBHO
Dama Dama Damaru Bajey Ghana Ghana Ghanta Bajey
Hara Vishwanatha Shambho, Hara Vaidyanatha Shambho
SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHAMBHO
Dama Dama Damaru Bajey Ghana Ghana Ghanta Bajey
Hara Bholey Natha Shambho Hara Sai Natha Shambho
SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHIVA SHANKARA SHAMBHO
Shiva om, Shiva om, Shiva om namashivaya
Shiva om, Shiva om, Shiva om namashivaya
Shiva om, Shiva om, Shiva om namashivaya
Shiva om, Shiva om, Shiva om namashivaya
Shiva om namashivaya, Hara om Namashivaya
Shiva om namashivaya, Hara om Namashivaya
I hope you will chant with me. Thank you.
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My Humble Tribute To The Carnatic Music Trio
{ Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and Syama Sastri }
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