Chandrashekhar Ashtakam |Original Sanskrit Lyrics | Ft. Sounds of Isha |

Chandrashekhar Ashtakam is an ancient hymn in the honor of Lord Shiva composed by Maharishi Markandeya . This hymn praises the ’Chandrashekhar’ form of Lord Shiva, which by meaning is the Lord with moon on his head. The music part of this video is a part of Album DAMRU from Sounds if Isha. Damaru is the musical instrument of Adiyogi, the first yogi. He is also the Adi Guru or the first Guru. The yogic lore says that on the day of Guru Purnima, he decided to offer the science of yoga to his seven disciples, who are, now, celebrated as the Saptarishis. This album is an offering to the Lord Shiv . The album is named after Damaru, his musical instrument. Sanskrit Lyrics of the hymn is as below- चन्द्रशेखर चन्द्रशेखर चन्द्रशेखर पाहिमाम् । &