The Daridra Dahan Stotram is a sacred hymn composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Shiva. It is believed that reciting this stotram with devotion helps destroy poverty (daridra), suffering, and obstacles in life. Lord Shiva, as the compassionate destroyer, blesses devotees with wealth, health, and spiritual upliftment.
Benefits of Chanting Daridra Dahan Stotram
- Destroys poverty and financial troubles
- Removes obstacles and debts
- Grants wealth, prosperity, and stability in life
- Bestows peace of mind and protection from sufferings
- Leads the devotee towards spiritual upliftment and liberation
This stotram is especially beneficial for those suffering from financial struggles, debts, or constant hardships.
Daridra Dahan Strotam translation in english
विश्वेश्वराय नरकार्णव तारणाय
कर्णामृताय शशिशेखर धाराणाय ।
कर्पूरकांति धवलाय जटाधराय
दारिद्र्य दुःख दहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥
Salutations to Lord Shiva, the Lord of the Universe, who rescues us from the ocean of worldly miseries, whose words are nectar to the ears, who wears the moon on His head, whose complexion is as radiant as camphor, and who destroys the sorrows of poverty.
गौरीप्रियाय रजनीशकलाधराय
कालान्तकाय भुजगाधिप कंकणाय ।
गंगाधराय गजराज विमर्दनाय
दारिद्र्य दुःख दहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥
Salutations to the beloved of Goddess Parvati, who bears the crescent moon, who is the destroyer of Time, who wears serpents as ornaments, who holds the holy Ganga, who defeated the mighty elephant demon, and who destroys the pains of poverty.
भक्तिप्रियाय भवरोग भयापहाय
उग्राय दुर्गभवसागर तारणाय ।
ज्योतिर्मयाय गुणनाम सुनृत्यकाय
दारिद्र्य दुःख दहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥
I bow to Lord Shiva, who is fond of devotion, who removes the fear of worldly diseases, who is fierce yet compassionate, who helps cross the ocean of samsara, who is radiant with divine light, who dances joyfully, and who destroys poverty and suffering.
चर्माम्बराय शवभस्मविलेपनाय
भालेक्षणाय मणिकुण्डल मण्डिताय ।
मञ्जीरपादयुगलाय जटाधराय
दारिद्र्यदुःख-दहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥
I bow to Shiva, who is clad in elephant hide, who is smeared with holy ash, whose third eye shines on His forehead, who wears gem-studded earrings, whose feet are adorned with anklets, who has matted locks, and who destroys poverty and suffering.
पञ्चाननाय फणिराज विभूषणाय
हेमांशुकाय भुवनत्रय मण्डिताय ।
आनन्दभूमिवरदाय तमोमयाय
दारिद्र्यदुःख-दहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥
Salutations to the five-faced Shiva, who is adorned with the king of serpents, whose garment is golden, who is worshipped by the three worlds, who grants supreme bliss, who removes darkness, and who destroys the sorrows of poverty.
भानुप्रियाय भवसागर तारणाय
कालान्तकाय कमलासन पूजिताय ।
नेत्रत्रयाय शुभलक्षण लक्षिताय
दारिद्र्यदुःख-दहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥
I bow to Shiva, who is dear to the Sun God, who ferries devotees across the ocean of existence, who is the destroyer of Time, who is worshipped by Lord Brahma seated on a lotus, who possesses three eyes, who is adorned with auspicious marks, and who burns away the miseries of poverty.
रामप्रियाय रघुनाथ वरप्रदाय
नागप्रियाय नरकार्णवतारणाय ।
पुण्येषु पुण्यभरिताय सुरर्चिताय
दारिद्र्यदुःख-दहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥
Salutations to Shiva, who is dear to Lord Rama, who granted boons to Sri Raghunatha, who is fond of serpents, who rescues beings from the ocean of hell, who is the holiest among the holy, who is worshipped by the devas, and who destroys the suffering of poverty.
मुक्तेश्वराय फलदाय गणेश्वराय
गीतप्रियाय वृषभेश्वर वाहनाय ।
मातङ्गचर्मवसनाय महेश्वराय
दारिद्र्यदुःख-दहनाय नमः शिवाय ॥
I bow to Lord Shiva, the Lord of Liberation, the bestower of fruits of karma, the Lord of the Ganas, who delights in music, who rides the bull Nandi, who is clad in the skin of an elephant, who is the Great Lord, and who destroys the sorrows of poverty.