Yogeshwaraya Mahadevaya

The "Yogeshwaraya Mahadevaya" stotra is a beautiful chant offered in reverence to Lord Shiva, recognizing him as the Lord of Yoga (Yogeshwara) and the Great God (Mahadeva). This stotra invokes his attributes—detachment, silence, fierce compassion, and transcendence.

 

It is a popular version of the "Yogeshwaraya Mahadevaya" chant as taught by Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation.

🕉 Yogeshwaraya Mahadevaya Stotram

Yogeshwaraya Mahadevaya  
Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya  
Kaalakaalaya Kalpantaaya  
Kaalabhairavaya Namaha

Gangadharaaya Shooline  
Ardhanarishwaraya Namaha  
Ashutoshaya Digambaraaya  
Panchavaktraaya Namaha

Sadashivaya Namaha  
Shambhave Namaha  
Shankaraaya Namaha  
Shivaya Namaha

 

Meaning

• Yogeshwaraya Mahadevaya – To the Lord of Yoga, the Great God

• Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya – The three-eyed one, destroyer of Tripura (three cities of ego)

• Kaalakaalaya Kalpantaaya – Lord of Time, who ends all eras

• Kaalabhairavaya Namaha – Salutations to Kaalabhairava, fierce form of Shiva

• Gangadharaaya Shooline – Bearer of the Ganga and the Trishula (trident)

• Ardhanarishwaraya Namaha – Who is half man, half woman—union of Shiva and Shakti

• Ashutoshaya Digambaraaya – The easily pleased one, clothed in the directions (sky-clad)

• Panchavaktraaya Namaha – The five-faced one, representing five aspects of Shiva

• Sadashivaya – The eternal benevolent Shiva

• Shambhave – Source of bliss

• Shankaraaya – The one who brings auspiciousness

• Shivaya – To Shiva, the Supreme 

   

When & Where?

• Can be chanted during meditation, Shivaratri, or daily worship.

• Brings a deep sense of reverence, groundedness, and inner stillness.

• Often used by sadhakas (spiritual seekers) walking the yogic path.

Shiva Dhyana Mantra

Shiva Dhyana Mantra

 Gogarbha Shiva Cave

The "Karacharana Krtam Vaa" shloka is a prayer of repentance and surrender to Lord Shiva. It is traditionally recited at the end of Shiva worship or meditation to seek forgiveness for any known or unknown mistakes. 

Shri Mahabaleshwar Atmalinga, Gokarna 

|| Karacharana Kritam Vaa Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa

 Shravana Nayanjam Vaa Maanasam Vaaparadham

Vihitam Avihitam Vaa Sarva Me Tat Kshamasva

Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe Shree Mahadeva Shambho ||

करचरण कृतं वाऽकायजं कर्मजं वा
श्रवणनयनजं वा मानसं वाऽपराधम्।
विहितमविहितं वा सर्वमेतत्क्षमस्व
जय जय करुणाब्धे श्रीमहादेव शम्भो॥ 

 Atmalinga

 

Atmalinga 

Meaning:

“O compassionate ocean of mercy, Mahadeva Shambhu!

Whatever sins I have committed — 

through my hands and feet, body and actions, ears and eyes, or mind — 

knowingly or unknowingly, rightfully or wrongfully — please forgive them all.

Victory to You, O Lord of compassion!” 

 

Mahadev Khola Dham, Shillong, Meghalaya 

I seek your blessings, Lord Shiva, 

May I be forgiven for the sins of my hands, feet, speech, actions, ears, eyes, or mind.

May my body, mind, and spirit be cleansed, 

O merciful Lord Shiva.

 

Shri Murdeshwar Atmalinga, Karnataka 

 

For a more thorough explanation of the mantra, look below:

Karacharana Kritam Vaa : Whatever Sins have been Committed by Actions Performed by my Hands and Feet

Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa : Produced by my Speech and Body, Or my Works

Shravana Nayanjam Vaa : Produced by my Ears and Eyes

Maanasam Vaaparadham : Sins Committed by my Mind

Vihitam Avihitam Vaa : While performing actions that are Prescribed (i.e. duties prescribed by tradition or allotted duties in one's station of life), as well as all other actions that are not explicitly prescribed (i.e. actions done by self-judgment, by mere habit, without much thinking, unknowingly etc.)

Sarva Me Tat Kshamasva : Please Forgive Them All

Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe : Victory, Victory to You Ocean of Compassion.

Shree Mahadeva Shambho : O Sri Mahadeva Shambho

 

 

Surathkal Atmalinga, Karnataka 

 

A heartfelt surrender seeking total forgiveness for all conscious and unconscious wrongs, placing complete trust in Lord Shiva's boundless compassion. 

Seeking a Daily Connection with the Divine

Seeking a daily connection with the Divine is a deeply personal and transformative journey. 

 

Here are some meaningful ways you can build and maintain that sacred connection every day:

1. Begin the Day with Intention

Start each morning with a few moments of stillness. Before picking up your phone or jumping into tasks, close your eyes, take a deep breath, and set an intention to stay connected with the Divine throughout the day. A simple prayer like,

“Guide me today. Let me walk in your light and purpose,” can open your heart to divine presence.

2. Daily Prayer or Meditation

Take dedicated time—morning or evening—for prayer, meditation, or reflection. This can be:

• Speaking from your heart

• Repeating sacred names or mantras

• Silent listening for divine guidance

• Reading sacred texts and contemplating their meaning

Consistency matters more than length. Even 10 minutes can make a huge difference.

 

3. Engage with Sacred Writings

Spend a few minutes each day reading from spiritual or sacred texts that resonate with your beliefs—whether that’s the Bible, Bhagavad Gita, Quran, Guru Grant Sahib, or writings from saints, sages, or mystics. 

Reflect on how the message applies to your life.

4. Create a Sacred Space

Have a corner in your home with a candle, image, or object that symbolizes the Divine for you. 

Let it be a visual reminder of your connection and a space to return to in moments of silence or prayer.

5. Serve Others with Love

One of the most powerful ways to experience the Divine is through acts of kindness and compassion. Serve someone each day, even in small ways, with a conscious heart. Say:

“Let this act be my offering.”

6. Practice Gratitude

Gratitude opens the heart and aligns you with the Divine flow. End your day by naming three things you’re grateful for. 

It’s a way of saying,

“I see your hand in my life.”

7. Speak and Live with Awareness

The Divine often speaks through our conscience. Pay attention to the quiet nudges that guide you toward love, patience, honesty, or courage. Make space throughout the day for brief pauses—a deep breath, a whispered prayer, or just awareness of the sacred in the ordinary.

8. Trust the Silence

Sometimes you may not feel anything. That’s okay. Keep showing up. 

Faith deepens in the silence, too.  

Connection with the Divine is not always emotional—it’s about presence, trust, and consistency.

 

"I Am That" (Tat Tvam Asi)

Realization: "I Am That" (Tat Tvam Asi)

 

When you fully realize that you are not the body, not the mind, but pure consciousness, Jivan Mukti happens effortlessly. 

There is no fear, no suffering, only infinite peace and bliss. Even while living in the world, you are free—nothing binds you anymore.

Abide in Inner Silence (Mouna and Meditation) - Silence the mental chatter and rest in the peace of pure awareness. The more you rest in silence, the closer you come to Jivan Mukti.

Dissolve the Ego (Ahamkara-Nasha) - Recognize that the ego is an illusion—it is not your true self. Avoid pride, possessiveness, and the idea that "I am separate from others." Experience oneness with everything.

Live with Compassion and Selfless Service (Karma Yoga) - Realize that "I am not the doer", the Divine is acting through you.

Practice Equanimity (Samabhava) - Accept joy and sorrow with the same attitude. See all beings as equal and divine. Stay centered, whether praised or criticized, whether in comfort or hardship.

Master the Mind (Manonasha – Dissolution of the Mind) - Train the mind to stay in the present moment.

Detachment (Vairagya) - Understand that all things are impermanent and true joy comes from within. Live in the world but remain unaffected by its ups and downs (like a lotus in water).

Surrender to the Higher Reality (Ishwara Pranidhana) - Cultivate total acceptance of life’s happenings as divine will. 

Develop humility and devotion, knowing that the individual ego is an illusion.

Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara) - Follow Ramana Maharshi’s method of self-inquiry: 

Ask yourself, "Who am I?" Realize that you are not the body, mind, or emotions, but the eternal consciousness (Atman). Drop attachment to false identities (name, role, ego).