Originally written on:27th of Feb, 2014
I wrote this poem on the ocassion of Mahashiratri of 2014. I am anardent Shiva Bhakta and wanted to write something in the praise of the Lord. I consider this one of my finest works. A translation is added for you to enjoy. Meanings of a few tricky words and transliteration will be added soon.
प्रबाल पाल प्रचंड प्रभुत्व
प्रधान प्रकर्ष प्रकांड हो
प्रखर प्रमुख प्रगत प्रमथ
प्रमृष्ट प्रधान-भाग हो
विभूत भूत और भभूत
चण्ड मुण्ड आभूष हो
भंग भूर धतूर दूध
उपज फूल विभूष हो
है गल चढ़ा भुजंग नाग
मृदुंग नाद मलंग हो
है चोटी चन्द्र और गंग
कंठ नील रंग हो
तृती नयन हो प्रकट
कुपित अगर क्लेष्ठ हो
समस्त जीव जंत में
नटराज तुम श्रेष्ठ हो
महादेव तुम श्रेष्ट हो
हर हर महादेव!
Translation:
The one who is – Raging, is Up-bringer, Tempestuous, Dominant
Also the First, Excellent, and Colossal – is You
You, who are also Fierce, Grand, and Progressive
Your whole body is covered with divine offerings and herbs
Few prime souls and the Holy Ash
And the Skulls of men are your Ornaments
Brown colored Bhaang, Dhatura, Milk
Fruits and Flowers are your offerings
A deadly snake is tangled around your neck
You are Mesmerized and in Trance by Mridunga percussion
In your locks reside Moon and the Holy Ganga
Your throat is of deep blue color
Your third eye comes out,
If you get angry and annoyed at someone
In all the beings of living in this World
Oh, Natraja you are the Eminent!
Oh, Mahadeva you are the Prime!