
शिव सहस्र नामावलिः
(Shiva Sahasranamavali)
Also known as om sarvatmane namah
The Shiva Sahasranamavali is a sacred collection of one thousand names of Lord Shiva, primarily derived from the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata. Recited by Lord Krishna to Yudhishthira, these names encapsulate the infinite attributes, cosmic roles, and profound nature of Shiva as the destroyer and transformer. Devotees chant this stotra to seek liberation from worldly sufferings, inner purification, and spiritual awakening. It is believed that regular contemplation of these thousand names bestows divine grace, mental peace, and ultimate wisdom, connecting the seeker to the eternal consciousness of Mahadeva.
Script: Devanagari (देवनागरी) — also the script of Hindi, Marathi, Nepali and Konkani.