शिव
Shiva, the Lord of Yogis
The auspicious one who is beyond all names and forms, and the lord who answers the simplest prayer.
Shiva is worshipped as Mahadeva, Shankara, Pashupati and Nilakantha. His hymns range from short prayers recited at dawn to long praises such as the Shiva Mahimna Stotram, which many devotees chant by heart.
Begin with the short prayers below. When a hymn feels familiar, move on to the longer ones, where the Sanskrit sits beside its meaning so you can follow the words as you read.