Karpura Gauram Karunavataram (Shiva Shloka)
Shiva
Shloka/Verse
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Transliteration
Karpoora-gauram Karunaa-vataaram Samsaara-saaram Bhujagendra-haaram
Sadaa Vasantam Hridaya-aravinde Bhavam Bhavaani-sahitam Namaami
Original Sanskrit
कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्।
सदा वसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि॥
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Meaning
I bow to Lord Shiva, who is white as camphor, the incarnation of compassion, the essence of worldly existence, who wears the serpent king as garland, who always dwells in the lotus of the heart, along with Goddess Bhavani.
When to Chant
During Shiva puja, meditation, aarti, for peace.
Best Time: Evening, Mondays, Pradosham
Benefits
Invokes Shiva's blessings, brings peace and compassion.
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Type
Shloka/Verse
Length
Short (1-2 lines)
Difficulty
Easy - Anyone can chant
Deity
Shiva