O Earth my mother O Wind my father…

O Earth, my mother! O Wind, my father! O Fire, my friend! O Water, my good relative! O sky, my brother! Here is my last salutation to you with clasped hands! Having cast away infatuation with its wonderful power, by means of an amplitude of pure knowledge resplendent with merits developed through my association with you all, I now merge in Supreme Brahman.

-Verse 100, Vairagya Shatak

In enjoyment there is the fear of disease…

In enjoyment, there is the fear of disease;
In social position, the fear of fall;
In wealth, the fear of hostile kings;
In honour, the fear of humiliation;
In strength, the fear of enemies;
In beauty, the fear of old age;
In scriptural erudition, the fear of opponents;
In virtue, the fear of seducers;
In the body, the fear of death.

All the things of the world pertaining to men are attended with fear.
Renunciation alone is fearless.

-Verse 31, Vairagya Shatak

Click to access VairagyaSatakam.pdf

Meaning of Shiv Tandav Stotram

Meanings from greenmesg.org

जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले (Jattaa-Attavii-Galaj-Jala-Pravaaha-Paavita-Sthale): On the Ground made Holy by the Sacred Water Pouring out and Flowing down from the Huge Matted Hair [of Shiva] which is like a Forest [Shiva is Dancing]
जटा (Jattaa) = Twisted Hair as worn by ascetics, Matted Hair
अटवी (Attavii) = Forest
गल (Gala) = Oozing
जल (Jala) = Water
प्रवाह (Pravaaha) = Flowing or Streaming forth
पावित (Paavita) = Cleansed, Purified
स्थल (Sthala) = Ground, Place, Spot


गलेऽवलम्ब्य (Gala-Avalambya): Supporting [His] Neck
गल (Gala) = Neck
अवलम्ब (Avalamba) = Support, Prop


लम्बितां (Lambitaam): Hanging down
लम्बित (Lambita) = Hanging down


भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम् (Bhujangga-Tungga-Maalikaam): The Lofty Garlands of Serpents
भुजङ्ग (Bhujangga) = Snake, Serpent
तुङ्ग (Tungga) = Lofty, High
मालिका (Maalikaa) = Garland


डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनादवड्डमर्वयं (Ddamadd-Ddamadd-Ddamadd-Ddaman-Ninaadavadd-Ddamar-Vayam): [His] Damaru is Weaving out the Sound – Damad, Damad, Damad, Damad
डमड् (Ddamadd) = Damad, the Sound of Damaru
डमड् (Ddamadd) = Damad, the Sound of Damaru
डमड् (Ddamadd) = Damad, the Sound of Damaru
डमड् (Ddamadd) = Damad, the Sound of Damaru
निनाद (Ninaada) = Sound, Noise
डमरु (Ddamaru) = Damaru
वय (Vaya) = One who Weaves, Weaver


चकार (Cakaara): Performed, Did
कृ (Kr) = To do


चण्डताण्डवं (Canndda-Taannddavam): Passionate Tandava Dance
चण्ड (Canndda) = Fierce, Passionate
ताण्डव (Taannddava) = Tandava Dance


तनोतु (Tanotu): Please Extend
तन् (Tan) = Spread, Extend


नः (Nah): Us


शिवः (Shivah): Sri Shiva


शिवम् (Shivam): Auspiciousness
शिव (Shiva) = Auspicious


जटाकटाहसम्भ्रमभ्रमन्निलिम्पनिर्झरी (Jattaa-Kattaaha-Sambhrama-Bhraman-Nilimpa-Nirjharii): His Matted Hair like a Caldron is Revolving, and Revolving with it is the River Goddess Ganga
जटा (Jattaa) = Twisted Hair worn by ascetics, Matted Hair
कटाह (Kattaaha) = Caldron, anything shaped like Caldron
सम्भ्रम (Sambhrama) = Whirling round
भ्रम (Bhrama) = Wandering, Roaming, Turning Round, Revolving
निलिम्प (Nilimpa) = A God
निर्झरी (Nirjharii) = A River


विलोलवीचिवल्लरीविराजमानमूर्धनि (Vilola-Viici-Vallarii-Viraajamaana-Muurdhani): [The Strands of His Matted Hair] which are like Creepers are Waving up and down like Waved, and His Forehead is Shining
विलोल (Vilola) = Moving to and fro, Rolling, Waving
वीचि (Viici) = Wave
वल्लरी (Vallarii) = A Creeper, anything climbing signifying Curled Hair
विराज (Viraaja) = Shining, Brilliant
मूर्धन् (Muurdhan) = The Forehead, Head, the Highest part


धगद्धगद्धगज्जलल्ललाटपट्टपावके (Dhagad-Dhagad-Dhagaj-Jvalal-Lalaatta-Patttta-Paavake): On the Surface of His Forehead is Burning a Blazing Fire with the sound – Dhagad, Dhagad, Dhagad
धगद् (Dhagad) = Dhagad, the sound of burning
धगद् (Dhagad) = Dhagad, the sound of burning
धगद् (Dhagad) = Dhagad, the sound of burning
ज्वलत् (Jvalat) = Blazing Fire, Flame
ललाट (Lalaatta) = Forehead, Brow
पट्ट (Patttta) = A Flat or Level surface of anything
पावक (Paavaka) = Fire, Pure, Clear, Bright, Shining


किशोरचन्द्रशेखरे (Kishora-Candra-Shekhare): A Young Moon [Shining on the] Peak [i.e. Head]
किशोर (Kishora) = Youth
चन्द्र (Candra) = Moon
शेखर (Shekhara) = Peak, Summit, Crest


रतिः (Ratih): Delight
रति (Rati) = Pleasure, Enjoyment, Delight in


प्रतिक्षणं (Prati-Kssannam): Every Moment
प्रति (Prati) = Every
क्षण (Kssanna) = Moment


मम (Mama): my


धराधरेन्द्रनन्दिनीविलासबन्धुबन्धुर (Dharaa-Dharendra-Nandinii-Vilaasa-Bandhu-Bandhura): The Supporter of the Earth and the Daughter of the Mountain King, the Beautiful [Divine Mother] is [His] Companion [in His Divine] Sports
धरा (Dharaa) = Bearer, Supporter, the Earth
धर (Dhara) = Mountain
इन्द्र (Indra) = Chief, King
नन्दिनी (Nandinii) = A Daughter
विलास (Vilaasa) = Sport, Play
बन्धु (Bandhu) = Connection, Relation, Friend
बन्धुर (Bandhura) = Curved, Rounded, Pleasant, Beautiful, Charming


स्फुरद्दिगन्तसन्ततिप्रमोदमानमानसे (Sphurad-Diganta-Santati-Pramodamaana-Maanase): The Horizon is Shaking [by the force of Tandava] and the Mind is filled with Excessive Joy
स्फुरत् (Sphurat) = Trembling, Shaking
दिगन्त (Diganta) = The end of the Horizon, Remote distance
संतति (Samtati) = Stretching or Extending along, Expanse, Continuity, Uninterruptedness
प्रमोद (Pramoda) = Excessive Joy, Delight, Gladness
मानस (Maanasa) = belonging to Mind


कृपाकटाक्षधोरणीनिरुद्धदुर्धरापदि (Krpaa-Kattaakssa-Dhorannii-Niruddha-Durdhara-Aapadi): The Flow of Whose Graceful Side Glance can Restrain even the Unrestrainable Calamities
कृपा (Krpaa) = Pity, Tenderness, Compassion
कटाक्ष (Kattaakssa) = A Glance or Side Look
धोरणी (Dhorannii) = An Uninterrupted series, Tradition
निरुद्ध (Niruddha) = Held Back, Withheld, Restrained
दुर्धर (Durdhara) = Difficult to be carried, Unrestrainable, Irresistible
आपद (Aapada) = Misfortune, Calamity, Distress


क्वचिद्दिगम्बरे (Kvacid-Digambare): Sometimes [in the Mind of the] Digambara
क्वचिद् (Kvacid) = Sometimes
दिगम्बर (Digambara) = Sky-Clothed signifying Ever-Free


मनो (Mano): Mind
मनस् (Manas) = Mind


विनोदमेतु (Vinodametu): Divine Sports
विनोद (Vinoda) = Sport


वस्तुनि (Vastuni): Materializes
वस्तु (Vastu) = Thing


जटाभुजङ्गपिङ्गलस्फुरत्फणामणिप्रभा (Jattaa-Bhujangga-Pinggala-Sphurat-Phannaa-Manni-Prabhaa): The Lustre of the [Red] Pearls on the Raised Hoods of the Reddish-Brown Serpents on His Matted Hair who are Throbbing [are smearing the directions]
जटा (Jattaa) = Matted Hair
भुजङ्ग (Bhujangga) = Snake, Serpent
पिङ्गल (Pinggala) = Reddish-Brown
स्फुरत् (Sphurat) = Trembling, Shaking
फण (Phanna) = The expanded Hood of a Serpent
मणि (Manni) = Jewel, Gem
प्रभा (Prabhaa) = Light, Splendour, Radiance


कदम्बकुङ्कुमद्रवप्रलिप्तदिग्वधूमुखे (Kadamba-Kungkuma-Drava-Pralipta-Digvadhuu-Mukhe): The Directions [i.e. Sky] are appearing like the Face of a Bride Collectively Smeared with Liquid Saffron [by the Red Pearls on the Raised Hoods of the Serpents]
कदम्ब (Kadamba) = Kadamba flower, Multitude, Collection
कुङ्कुम (Kungkuma) = Saffron, Red dye
द्रव (Drava) = Melted, Liquefied
प्रलिप्त (Pralipta) = Sticking to, Smeared
दिश् (Dish) = Direction
वधू (Vadhuu) = Bride
मुख (Mukha) = Face


मदान्धसिन्धुरस्फुरत्त्वगुत्तरीयमेदुरे (Mada-Aandha-Sindhura-Sphurat-Tvag-Uttariiya-Medure): [His] Upper Garment is Shaking like the Thick Skin of an Intoxicated Elephant
मदान्ध (Madaandha) = Blind through Drunkenness or Passion, Intoxicated
सिन्धुर (Sindhura) = An Elephant
स्फुरत् (Sphurat) = Trembling, Shaking
त्वच् (Tvac) = Skin, Hide
उत्तरीय (Uttariiya) = An Upper or Outer Garment
मेदुर (Medura) = Thick


विनोदमद्‍भुतं (Vinodam-Adbhutam): [My Mind is Experiencing an] Extraordinary Thrill
विनोद (Vinoda) = Sport, Pastime, Pleasure
अद्‍भुत (Adbhuta) = Extraordinary, Marvellous


बिभर्तु (Bibhartu): [My Mind is being] Carried [away]
भृ (Bhr) = To Bear, Carry


भूतभर्तरि (Bhuuta-Bhartari): Sustainer of Beings
भूत (Bhuuta) = Beings
भर्तरि (Bhartari) = Maintainer, Sustainer


सहस्रलोचनप्रभृत्यशेषलेखशेखर (Sahasra-Locana-Prabhrty-Ashessa-Lekha-Shekhara): Sahasralochana [often refers to Indra Deva] and Others forming an Unending Line of Heads
सहस्र (Sahasra) = Thousand
लोचन (Locana) = Eye
प्रभृति (Prabhrti) = etc, beginning with
अशेष (Ashessa) = Without Remainder, All, Entire
लेख (Lekha) = Line, Stroke
शेखर (Shekhara) = Top of the Head, Crown


प्रसूनधूलिधोरणी (Prasuuna-Dhuuli-Dhorannii): Incessant Dust Produced [by the Dancing Feet]
प्रसून (Prasuuna) = Born, Produced, Flower
धूलि (Dhuuli) = Dust
धोरणी (Dhorannii) = An Uninterrupted Series


विधूसराङ्घ्रिपीठभूः (Vidhuusara-Angghri-Piittha-Bhuuh): The Dust-Coloured Feet [Dancing on the] Earth
विधूसर (Vidhuusara) = Dust-Coloured
अङ्घ्रि (Angghri) = Foot
पीठ (Piittha) = Seat, Throne
भू (Bhuu) = Earth


भुजङ्गराजमालया (Bhujangga-Raaja-Maalayaa): The Garland of the King of Serpents
भुजङ्ग (Bhujangga) = Snake, Serpent
राज (Raaja) = King
माला (Maalaa) = Garland


निबद्धजाटजूटकः (Nibaddha-Jaatta-Juuttakah): Bound on the Matted Hair
निबद्ध (Nibaddha) = Bound, Fettered
जटा (Jattaa) = Twisted Hair worn by ascetics, Matted Hair
जुट (Jutta) = Matted Hair


श्रियै (Shriyai): Beauty and Auspiciousness of Sri
श्रि (Shri) = Beauty and Auspiciousness of Sri


चिराय (Ciraaya): Long Lasting
चिर (Cira) = Lasting a long time


जायतां (Jaayataam): To take place, happen
जन् (Jan) = To be Born or Produced, Come into Existence


चकोरबन्धुशेखरः (Cakora-Bandhu-Shekharah): [The Moon on the] Top of His Head is a Friend of the Cakara birds [because Cakara birds drink only moonlight]
चकोर (Cakora) = Cakora Bird [drinks moonlight]
बन्धु (Bandhu) = Friend, Relation
शेखर (Shekhara) = Top of Head


ललाटचत्वरज्वलद्धनञ्जयस्फुलिङ्गभा (Lalaatta-Catvara-Jvalad-Dhanan.jaya-Sphulingga-Bhaa): On the Surface of His Forehead is Burning a Spark of Fire and Spreading its Lustre
ललाट (Lalaatta) = Forehead, Brow
चत्वर (Catvara) = A levelled spot of ground prepared for a sacrifice
ज्वलत् (Jvalat) = Blazing Fire, Flame
धनंजय (Dhanamjaya) = Fire
स्फुलिङ्ग (Sphulingga) = Spark of Fire
भा (Bhaa) = Lustre, Splendour


निपीतपञ्चसायकं (Nipiita-Pan.ca-Saayakam): Who Absorbed the Five Arrows [of Kama Deva]
निपीत (Nipiita) = Drunk in, Absorbed, Imbibed
पञ्च (Pan.ca) = Five
सायक (Saayaka) = Arrow


नमन्निलिम्पनायकम् (Naman-Nilimpa-Naayakam): Who made the Chief God [of Kama] Bow down
नमस् (Namas) = Bow, Obeisance, Reverential Salutation
निलिम्प (Nilimpa) = A God
नायक (Naayaka) = Lord, Chief


सुधामयूखलेखया (Sudhaa-Mayuukha-Lekhayaa): Nectar-Rayed-Stroke [of the Crescent Moon]
सुधा (Sudhaa) = Nectar or Honey
मयूख (Mayuukha) = a Ray of Light, Flame, Brightness, Lustre
लेख (Lekha) = a Line, Stroke, a Writing


विराजमानशेखरं (Viraajamaana-Shekharam): Shining on the Top of His Head [is the Crescent Moon]
विराज (Viraaja) = Shining, Brilliant
शेखर (Shekhara) = a Peak, Summit, Crest


महाकपालिसम्पदेशिरोजटालमस्तु (Mahaa-Kapaali-Sampade-Shiro-Jattaalam-Astu): May we also receive the Wealth of the Great Kapali contained in His Matted Hair
महत् (Mahat) = Great, Large
कपालि (Kapaali) = Sri Shiva
सम्पद् (Sampad) = Attainment, Prosperity, Possession, Wealth
शिरस् (Shiras) = Head, Skull
जटा (Jattaa) = Twisted Hair as worn by ascetics, Matted Hair
अस्तु (Astu) = Let it Be, Be it so


करालभालपट्टिकाधगद्‍धगद्‍धगज्ज्वलद् (Karaala-Bhaala-Pattttikaa-Dhagad-Dhagad-Dhagaj-Jvalad): The Terrible Surface of His Forehead is Burning with the Sound – Dhagad, Dhagad, Dhagad, Dhagad
कराल (Karaala) = Opening wide, Cleaving asunder, Dreadful, Terrible
भाल (Bhaala) = Forehead, Brow, Splendour, Lustre
पट्टिका (Pattttikaa) = a Tablet, Plate
धगद् (Dhagad) = The Sound of Burning [symbolically]
धगद् (Dhagad) = The Sound of Burning [symbolically]
धगद् (Dhagad) = The Sound of Burning [symbolically]
ज्वलत् (Jvalat) = Blazing fire, Flame


धनञ्जयाहुतीकृतप्रचण्डपञ्चसायके (Dhanan.jaya-([A]): The Fire [on His Forehead] Performed the Sacrifice of the Mighty possessor of the Five Arrows
धनंजय (Dhanamjaya) = Fire
आहुति (Aahuti) = Offering Oblations with Fire, Calling, Invoking
कृत (Krta) = Made, Done, Performed
प्रचण्ड (Pracanndda) = Terrible, Furious, Formidable, Passionate
पञ्चन् (Pan.can) = Five
सायक (Saayaka) = Missile, Arrow


धराधरेन्द्रनन्दिनीकुचाग्रचित्रपत्रक (Dharaa-Dhara-Indra-Nandinii-Kucaagra-Citra-Patraka): The Tandava Dance is Drawing Various Pictures on the Bosom of the Earth [signifying Creation] – the Earth which is a part of the Daughter of the Mountain
धरा (Dharaa) = Bearer, Supporter, the Earth
धर (Dhara) = Holding, Bearing, the Mountain, Womb
इन्द्र (Indra) = Indra Deva, Best, Excellent, the Chief
नन्दिनी (Nandinii) = Daughter
कुच (Kuca) = Breast
अग्र (Agra) = Front, Tip, Foremost Part
चित्र (Citra) = Picture, Sketch, Various, Variety of Colours, Variegated
पत्र (Patra) = Leaves


प्रकल्पनैकशिल्पिनि (Prakalpana-Eka-Shilpini): He is the One Artist who Creates
प्रकल्पन (Prakalpana) = Placing in, Raising to
एक (Eka) = One
शिल्पिन् (Shilpin) = Artist, Craftsman


त्रिलोचने (Tri-Locane): Three-Eyed
त्रि (Tri) = Three
लोचन (Locana) = Eye


रतिर्मम (Ratir-Mama): My Mind is Extremely Delighted
रति (Rati) = Pleasure, Enjoyment, Delight in, Rest, Repose
मम (Mama) = of me


नवीनमेघमण्डली (Naviina-Megha-Mannddalii): The Orb of the New Clouds
नवीन (Naviina) = New, Fresh, Young
मेघ (Megha) = Cloud, a Mass, Multitude
मण्डल (Mannddala) = Circle, Orb, Ring


निरुद्‍धदुर्धरस्फुरत् (Niruddha-Durdhara-Sphurat): The Throb [of the Tandava] has Restrained the Unrestrainable [New Clouds]
निरुद्ध (Niruddha) = Held Back, Withheld, Restrained
दुर्धर (Durdhara) = Difficult to be Carried or Suffered, Unrestrainable , Irresistible
स्फुरत् (Sphurat) = Trembling, Shaking


कुहूनिशीथिनीतमः (Kuhuu-Nishiithinii-Tamah): Darkness of the Night of the New Moon
कुहू (Kuhuu) = The New Moon
निशिथ (Nishitha) = Midnight, Night
तमस् (Tamas) = Darkness, Gloom, Ignorance, Illusion


प्रबन्धबद्धकन्धरः (Prabandha-Baddha-Kandharah): [The Tandava] has Bound [the Clouds] around His Neck
प्रबन्ध (Prabandha) = Connection, Band, Tie, Composition
बद्ध (Baddha) = Bound, Tied, Captured, Imprisoned, Joined
कन्धर (Kandhara) = Neck


निलिम्पनिर्झरीधरस्तनोतु (Nilimpa-Nirjharii-Dharas-Tanotu): The Bearer of the River Goddess, Please Extend
निलिम्प (Nilimpa) = A class of Supernatural Beings, A God
निर्झरी (Nirjharii) = A River
धर (Dhara) = Holding, Bearing, the Mountain, Womb
तन् (Tan) = To Extend, Spread, Diffuse


कृत्तिसिन्धुरः (Krtti-Sindhurah): Elephant Hide
कृत्ति (Krtti) = Skin, Hide
सिन्धुर (Sindhura) = an Elephant


कलानिधानबन्धुरः (Kalaa-Nidhaana-Bandhurah): The Container of the Curved Digit of the Moon
कला (Kalaa) = A small part of anything, part of Moon, a division of Time, Art
निधान (Nidhaana) = Containing anything, Depositing, Storing, Preserving
बन्धुर (Bandhura) = Curved, Rounded, Pleasant, Beautiful, Charming


श्रियं (Shriyam): Beauty and Prosperity
श्रि (Shri) = To cause to Lean or Rest on, Spread or Diffuse, Light, Lustre


जगद्धुरंधरः (Jagad-Dhurandharah): The Bearer of the Universe
जगत् (Jagat) = World, Universe
धुरंधर (Dhuramdhara) = Bearing a Yoke or a Burden, Helping another, Chief, Leader


प्रफुल्लनीलपङ्कजप्रपञ्चकालिमप्रभा (Praphulla-Niila-Pangkaja-Prapan.ca-Kaalima-Prabhaa): The Black Lustre of the Universe [referring to halahala poison] is appearing like a Blooming Blue Lotus
प्रफुल्ल (Praphulla) = Blooming, Expanded, Opened wide
नील (Niila) = Blue, Dark-Blue
पङ्कज (Pangkaja) = Mud-Born, Lotus
प्रपञ्च (Prapan.ca) = Expansion, Manifoldness, Diversity, Expansion of the Universe, the Visible World
कालिमन् (Kaaliman) = Blackness
प्रभा (Prabhaa) = to Shine, Light, Splendour, Radiance, Beautiful Appearance


वलम्बिकण्ठकन्दलीरुचिप्रबद्धकन्धरम् (AValambi-Kannttha-Kandalii-Ruci-Prabaddha-Kandharam): Resting within His Throat like a Girdle which He Himself has Restrained by His Will
अवलम्ब (Avalamba) = Hanging down, Support, Prop
कण्ठ (Kannttha) = the Throat, the Neck
कन्दल (Kandala) = the Cheek, Girth, Girdle
रुचि (Ruci) = Light, Lustre, Splendour, Liking, Relish
प्रबद्ध (Prabaddha) = Bound, Tied, Fettered, Suppressed
कन्धर (Kandhara) = Neck


स्मरच्छिदं (Smarac-Chidam): Who is the Destroyer of Smara, the Kama Deva
स्मर (Smara) = Kama Deva, the god of love
छिद् (Chid) = to Cut off, to Destroy


पुरच्छिदं (Purac-Chidam): Who is the Destroyer of Tripurasuras
पुर (Pura) = a Fortress, Castle, City, House, Tripurasura
छिद् (Chid) = to Cut off, to Destroy


भवच्छिदं (Bhavac-Chidam): Who is the Destroyer of the Delusion of Worldly Existence
भव (Bhava) = the Worldly Existence, the World
छिद् (Chid) = to Cut off, to Destroy


मखच्छिदं (Makhac-Chidam): Who is the Destroyer of the Sacrifice of Daksha
मख (Makha) = Festival, Sacrifice, Cheerful
छिद् (Chid) = to Cut off, to Destroy


गजच्छिदान्धकच्छिदं (Gajac-Chida-Andhakac-Chidam): Who is the Destroyer of Gajasura and Andhaka
गज (Gaja) = Elephant, Gajasura
छिद् (Chid) = to Cut off, to Destroy
अन्धक (Andhaka) = Demon Andhaka
छिद् (Chid) = to Cut off, to Destroy


तमन्तकच्छिदं (Tam-Antakac-Chidam): Who is the Restrainer of Yama
तम् (Tam) = Exhausted, Suffocated
अन्तक (Antaka) = Yama
छिद् (Chid) = to Cut off, to Destroy


भजे (Bhaje): To Worship
भज् (Bhaj) = To Revere, Adore


अखर्वसर्वमङ्गलाकलाकदम्बमञ्जरी (Akharva-Sarva-Manggalaa-Kalaa-Kadamba-Man.jarii): Who is the Non-Diminishing Source of Auspiciousness for the Welfare of All and the Source of all Arts which He Manifests like a Cluster of Blossoms
अखर्व (Akharva) = Not Shortened or Mutilated
सर्व (Sarva) = All
मङ्गल (Manggala) = Auspicious, Felicity, Welfare, Happiness
कला (Kalaa) = A small part of anything, part of Moon, a division of Time, Art
कदम्ब (Kadamba) = Kadamba tree and flower, a Multitude, Assemblage, Collection
मञ्जरी (Man.jarii) = a Cluster of Blossoms, a Flower, Bud, a Shoot


रसप्रवाहमाधुरीविजृम्भणामधुव्रतम् (Rasa-Pravaaha-Maadhurii-Vijrmbhannaa-Madhu-Vratam): [From His Tandava Dance is] Surging forth the Nectar of Sweetness in the form of Arts expressing His Sweet Will
रस (Rasa) = Juice, Nectar, Syrup
प्रवाह (Pravaaha) = Stream, River, Flowing or Streaming forth
माधुरी (Maadhurii) = Sweetness, Loveliness, Charm
विजृम्भ् (Vijrmbh) = to Open the Mouth, Expand, Spread out, Blossom
मधु (Madhu) = Honey, Sweet, Charming, Delighful
व्रत (Vrata) = Will, Command, Obedience, Service


स्मरान्तकं (Smara-Antakam): Who brought an End to Smara [i.e. Kama Deva]
स्मर (Smara) = Kama Deva, the god of love
अन्तक (Antaka) = Yama, Making an End, Causing Death


पुरान्तकं (Pura-Antakam): Who brought an End to the Tripusasuras
पुर (Pura) = a Fortress, Castle, City, House, Tripurasura
अन्तक (Antaka) = Yama, Making an End, Causing Death


भवान्तकं (Bhava-Antakam): Who brings an End to the Delusion of Worldly Existence
भव (Bhava) = the Worldly Existence, the World
अन्तक (Antaka) = Yama, Making an End, Causing Death


मखान्तकं (Makha-Antakam): Who brought an End to the Sacrifice [of Daksha]
मख (Makha) = Festival, Sacrifice, Cheerful
अन्तक (Antaka) = Yama, Making an End, Causing Death


गजान्तकान्धकान्तकं (Gaja-Antaka-Andhaka-Antakam): Who brought an End to Gajasura and Demon Andhaka
गज (Gaja) = Elephant, Gajasura
अन्तक (Antaka) = Yama, Making an End, Causing Death
अन्धक (Andhaka) = Demon Andhaka
अन्तक (Antaka) = Yama, Making an End, Causing Death


तमन्तकान्तकं (Tam-Antaka-Antakam): Who Restrained Yama
तम् (Tam) = Exhausted, Suffocated
अन्तक (Antaka) = Yama, Making an End, Causing Death
अन्तक (Antaka) = Yama, Making an End, Causing Death


जयत्वदभ्रविभ्रमभ्रमद्‍भुजङ्गमश्वसद् (Jayat-Vada-Bhra-Vibhrama-Bhramad-Bhujanggama-Shvasad): His Eyebrows are Moving To and Fro Expressing His Mastership and His Movements are Rolling the Serpents who are Spewing out their Hot Breath
जय (Jaya) = Conquest, Victory, Triumph
वद (Vada) = Speaking, a Speaker
भ्रू (Bhruu) = an Eyebrow, the Brow
विभ्रम (Vibhrama) = Moving To and Fro, Rolling or Whirling about
भ्रम (Bhrama) = Wandering, Roaming, Turning Round, Revolving, A Whirlpool, A Circle
भुजंग (Bhujamga) = Snake, Serpent
श्वस् (Shvas) = to Breathe, Respire


विनिर्गमत्क्रमस्फुरत्करालभालहव्यवाट् (Vinirgamat-Krama-Sphurat-Karaala-Bhaala-Havya-Vaatt): The Terrible Third Eye on His Forehead which is like an altar for Oblation is Throbbing in Succession and Emitting Fire
विनिर्गम (Vinirgama) = Going out, Departure from, Spreading about
क्रम (Krama) = Uninterrupted or Regular progress, Order, Series, Succession
स्फुरत् (Sphurat) = Trembling, Shaking
कराल (Karaala) = Opening wide, Cleaving asunder, Dreadful, Terrible
भाल (Bhaala) = Forehead, Brow, Splendour, Lustre
हव्य (Havya) = anything to be offered as an Oblation, Sacrificial Gift or Food
वाट् (Vaatt) = an exclamation on performing a sacrifice


धिमिद्धिमिद्धिमिध्वनन्मृदङ्गतुङ्गमङ्गल (Dhimid-Dhimid-Dhimidhvanan-Mrdangga-Tungga-Manggala): The Mridangam is Incessantly Sounding the Auspicious Beats of Dhimid, Dhimid, Dhimid, Dhimid
धिमिद् (Dhimid) = Dhimid, the Sound of Drum [symbolical]
धिमिद् (Dhimid) = Dhimid, the Sound of Drum [symbolical]
धिमिद् (Dhimid) = Dhimid, the Sound of Drum [symbolical]
धिमिद् (Dhimid) = Dhimid, the Sound of Drum [symbolical]
मृदङ्ग (Mrdangga) = Mridanga, a kind of Drum
तुङ्ग (Tungga) = Lofty, High, Prominent
मङ्गल (Manggala) = Auspicious, Felicity, Welfare, Happiness


ध्वनिक्रमप्रवर्तितप्रचण्डताण्डवः (Dhvani-Krama-Pravartita-Pracanndda-Taannddavah): With the Succession of Beats [from Mridangam] which are Rolling out, Shiva is Dancing His Passionate Tandava Dance
ध्वनि (Dhvani) = Sound, Voice, Word
क्रम (Krama) = Uninterrupted or Regular progress, Order, Series, Succession
प्रवर्तित (Pravartita) = caused to Roll on or forward, set in Motion, Set up, Established
प्रचण्ड (Pracanndda) = Terrible, Furious, Formidable, Passionate
ताण्डव (Taannddava) = Tandava Dance


दृषद्विचित्रतल्पयोर्भुजङ्गमौक्तिकस्रजोर् (Drssad-Vicitra-Talpayor-Bhujangga-Mauktika-Srajor): [When will I] see the sameness between a Variegated Comfortable Bed [and Hard Ground], Value between a Garland made of Serpent Pearls [and a Lump of Clay]
दृश् (Drsh) = To See, Behold
विचित्र (Vicitra) = Variegated, Many-Coloured, Manifold, Diverse
तल्प (Talpa) = a Couch, Bed, Sofa
भुजंग (Bhujamga) = Snake, Serpent
मुक्त (Mukta) = Let Loose, Set Free, a Pearl
 (Ja) = a Garland


गरिष्ठरत्नलोष्ठयोः (Garissttha-Ratna-Losstthayoh): a Highly Valued Gem and a Lump of Clay
गरिष्ठ (Garissttha) = Excessively Heavy, Most Venerable
रत्न (Ratna) = a Jewel, Gem, Precious Stone, a Gift
लोष्ट (Losstta) = a Lump of Earth or Clay, Clod


सुहृद्विपक्षपक्षयोः (Suhrd-Vipakssa-Pakssayoh): Between a Friend and an Enemy
सुहृद् (Suhrd) = a Friend, Ally
विपक्ष (Vipakssa) = an Opponent, Adversary, Enemy
पक्ष (Pakssa) = Follower, Friend, a Feather, the Shoulder, Position, Multitude


तृणारविन्दचक्षुषोः (Trnna-Aravinda-Cakssussoh): Between Grass-like Eye and Lotus-like Eye
तृण (Trnna) = Grass, Herb, blade of Grass, Straw
अरविन्द (Aravinda) = Lotus
चक्षु (Cakssu) = the Eye


प्रजामहीमहेन्द्रयोः (Prajaa-Mahii-Mahendrayoh): Between an ordinary Subject and the King of the World
प्रजा (Prajaa) = People, Subjects, Offspring, Family
मही (Mahii) = the Great World, the Earth
महेन्द्र (Mahendra) = the Great Indra, King


समप्रवृत्तिकः (Sama-Pravrttikah): Equality of Conduct
सम (Sama) = Same, Equal, Similar, Like
प्रवृत्ति (Pravrtti) = Moving onwards, Coming forth, Activity, Conduct, Behaviour


कदा (Kadaa): When
कदा (Kadaa) = When, How


सदाशिवं (Sadaashivam): Sri Sadashiva
सदाशिव (Sadaashiva) = Sri Sadashiva


भजाम्यहम् (Bhajaamy-Aham): I Worship
भज् (Bhaj) = To Revere, Adore
अहम् (Aham) = I


निलिम्पनिर्झरीनिकुञ्जकोटरे (Nilimpa-Nirjharii-Nikun.ja-Kottare): [When will I Dwell] In a Cave within the Dense Woods by the side of the River Goddess Ganga
निलिम्प (Nilimpa) = A class of Supernatural Beings, A God
निर्झरी (Nirjharii) = A River
निकुञ्ज (Nikun.ja) = an Arbour, a Bower, a Thicket
कोटर (Kottara) = the Hollow of a Tree, Cave, Cavity


वसन् (Vasan): Dwell
वस (Vasa) = Dwelling, Residence


विमुक्तदुर्मतिः (Vimukta-Durmatih): Free from Sinful Mental Dispositions
विमुक्त (Vimukta) = Set Free, Liberated
दुर्मति (Durmati) = Bad Disposition of Mind, Envy, Hatred


सदा (Sadaa): Always, Ever, Every Time;


शिरःस्थमञ्जलिं (Shirahstham-An.jalim): [Keeping] Hands on the Forehead [during Worship]
शिरस् (Shiras) = Head, Skull
अञ्जलि (An.jali) = Open Hands placed side by side as a mark of Supplication, Reverence, Salutation


वहन् (Vahan): Keeping
वह (Vaha) = Carrying, Bearing


विमुक्तलोललोचनो (Vimukta-Lola-Locano): Free from Rolling of the Eyes [signifying lustful tendencies]
विमुक्त (Vimukta) = Set Free, Liberated
लोल (Lola) = Moving hither and thither, Rolling, Desirous, Greedy, Lustful
लोचन (Locana) = Eye


ललामभाललग्नकः (Lalaama-Bhaala-Lagnakah): [Worship Shiva] applying the Sacred Mark on the Forehead
ललाम (Lalaama) = Having a Mark on the Forehead, having any Mark or Sign
भाल (Bhaala) = Forehead, Brow, Splendour, Lustre
लग्नक (Lagnaka) = Surety, Bondsman, Bail


शिवेति (Shiveti): of Shiva


मन्त्रमुच्चरन्कदा (Mantram-Uccaran-Kadaa): When will I Utter the Mantras [of Shiva]
मन्त्र (Mantra) = a Mantra, a Vedic Hymn, a Prayer or Song of Praise
उच्चरण (Uccaranna) = Uttering, Articulating
कदा (Kadaa) = When, How


सुखी (Sukhii): Happy, Joyful
सुखिन् (Sukhin) = Happy, Joyful, Possessing or Causing Happiness


भवाम्यहम् (Bhavaamyaham): [When will] I be
भव (Bhava) = the Worldly Existence, the World, state of Being
अहम् (Aham) = I


इमं (Imam): This


हि (Hi): For, Because, on account of, Indeed, Certainly;


नित्यमेवमुक्तमुत्तमोत्तमं (Nityam-Evam-Uktam-Uttamottamam): [Those who] Regularly [Recite this] Greatest of the Great Hymn] which has been Uttered
नित्य (Nitya) = Continual, Eternal, Constantly dwelling in or devoted to
एव (Eva) = Exactly so, in this Manner
उक्त (Ukta) = Uttered, Said, Spoken
उत्तमोत्तम (Uttamottama) = The Best among the Best


स्तवं (Stavam): Praise, Eulogy, Hymn;


पठन्स्मरन्ब्रुवन्नरो (Patthan-Smaran-Bruvan-Naro): Person [who] Recite and Contemplates [on this Hymn]
पठ (Pattha) = Reading, Recitation
स्मर (Smara) = Kama Deva, the god of love, Remembering, Recollecting
ब्रुव (Bruva) = Calling one’s self by a name without any real title to it


विशुद्धिमेतिसंततम् (Vishuddhim-Iti-Santatam): [Recites this] Uninterruptedly with Purity of Mind
विशुद्धि (Vishuddhi) = Complete Purification, Purity
इति (Iti) = Refers to something that precedes
संतत (Samtata) = Stretch or Extended along, Woven together, Continuous, Uninterrupted


हरे (Hare): In Hara [i.e. Sri Shiva]
हर (Hara) = Hara, another name of Sri Shiva


गुरौ (Gurau): In Guru
गुरु (Guru) = Guru, a Spiritual Preceptor


सुभक्तिमाशु (Subhaktim-Aashu): [Recites this] with Great Devotion will Quickly Advance [towards Shiva]
सुभक्ति (Subhakti) = Great Devotion
आशु (Aashu) = Fast, Quick


याति (Yaati): Advance towards [Shiva]
या (Yaa) = To go towards


नान्यथा (Na-Anyathaa): There is No other Way or Refuge
 (Na) = Not
अन्यथा (Anyathaa) = Otherwise, in a different manner


गतिं (Gatim): Refuge, Going, Moving, Arriving at, Obtaining;


विमोहनं (Vimohanam): Confusion, Perplexity


देहिनां (Dehinaam): signifies Person
देहिन् (Dehin) = Having a Body, a Living Creature, Man


सुशङ्करस्य (Su-Shangkarasya): Deep [Contemplation] on Shankara
सु (Su) = Good, Excellent, Much, Greatly
शङ्कर (Shangkara) = Shankara, another name of Sri Shiva


चिन्तनम् (Cintanam): Thinking, Reflecting upon, Consideration


पूजावसानसमये (Puuja-Avasaana-Samaye): During the Time of Completion of the Puja [Worship]
पूजा (Puujaa) = Worship, Honour, Veneration, Reverance, Adoration
अवसान (Avasaana) = Conclusion, Termination
समय (Samaya) = Occasion, Time, Juncture, Circumstance


दशवक्त्रगीतं (Dasha-Vaktra-Giitam): This Song of the Ten-Headed Ravana
दश (Dasha) = Ten
वक्त्र (Vaktra) = the Mouth, Face


यः (Yah): He Who


शम्भुपूजनपरं (Shambhu-Puujana-Param): After Completing the Puja [Worship] of Shambhu
शम्भु (Shambhu) = Shambhu, another name of Sri Shiva
पूजन (Puujana) = Worship, Reverencing, Honouring
पर (Para) = Following, Succeeding, Highest, Supreme


पठति (Patthati): Recite [with Devotion]
पठ (Pattha) = Reading, Recitation


प्रदोषे (Pradosse): Evening, the first part of the Night


तस्य (Tasya): of him


स्थिरां (Sthiraam): Firm, Steadfast, Still


रथगजेन्द्रतुरङ्गयुक्तां (Ratha-Gaja-Indra-Turangga-Yuktaam): Chariots Yoked with King of Elephants and Horses [signifying Prosperity]
रथ (Ratha) = Chariot
गज (Gaja) = Elephant, Gajasura
इन्द्र (Indra) = Indra Deva, Best, Excellent, the Chief
तुरंग (Turamga) = a Horse
युक्त (Yukta) = Yoked, Joined, United


लक्ष्मीं (Lakssmiim): Devi Lakshmi, Prosperity


सदैव (Sadaiva): Always
सदा (Sadaa) = Always, Ever, Every Time
एव (Eva) = Exactly so, in this Manner


सुमुखीं (Sumukhiim): Show Her Graceful Face
सु (Su) = Good, Excellent, Much, Greatly
मुख (Mukha) = the Mouth, Face, Countenance


प्रददाति (Pradadaati): Will Bestow
प्रद (Prada) = Giving, Yielding, Granting, Bestowing


शम्भुः (Shambhuh): Shambhu, another name of Sri Shiva