1 Hour Version | Nirvana Shatakam (2023) | Vairagya Reprise | #soundsofisha
Nirvana Shatakam, composed by Adi Shankara himself, embodies the very essence of the spiritual pursuit.
Lyrics and translation:
mano buddHi ahankaara chitthaani naaham
na cha shrothra jihve na cha gHraaNa nethre
na cha vyoma bHoomir na thejo na vaayuh
chidhaanandha roopah shivoham shivoham
I am not of the mind - the intellect, the ego or the memory…
I am not the organs of hearing, tasting, smelling or seeing…
I am not the space, nor the earth, nor fire, nor air…
I am the form of consciousness and bliss, I am Shiva!
na cha praaNa sangnyo na vai panchavaayuh
na vaa saptha dHaathur na vaa panchakoshah
na vaak paaNi paadham na chopastHa paayu
chidhaanandha roopah shivoham shivoham
I am not the Vital Life Energy, nor the 5 manifestations of it…
I am not the 7 essential elements nor the 5 sheaths of the body…
I am not the parts of the body - the mouth, the hands, the feet…
I am the form of consciousness and bliss, I am Shiva!