Shiva Shiva Shankara Lyrics English Translation – Kannappa

Telivi Kannu Terusukundayya Shivalingamayya
O Shivalingam, whose eyes shine with divine clarity,

Manasu Ninnu Telusukundayya Maya Gantalu Tiyya
I long to know your heart, adorned with the enchanting chimes of illusion.

Mannu Minnu Kanaruka Jaringipayye Patta Batuku
Even if only a trace of you graces this humble earth,

Unna Ninnu Levanukunta Midisipaditinthavaru
Devotees who have tasted your essence remain forever enchanted.

Ni Dayani Vibhoodiga Pooyara Na Ontiki
O compassionate one, shower your abundant grace upon my being,

Nanninkoka Nandiga Mudeyi Ni Gatiki
And let my life be as sweet as the melody of your praise.

Ye Januma Punyamo Ninnu Cherukuntira
In every sacred birth, I merge with your divine presence.

Shiva Shiva Shankara
Shiva, Shiva, O auspicious Shankara,

Sambhu Shivaa Shankaraa
Sambhu, Shiva, O revered Shankara,

Harom Hara Hara Hara Neelakandhara
Hara, Hara, Hara, O Neelakandhara, the dark-hued lord.

Swarnamukhi Tadupunna Bandarayilona
In the resplendent, golden cascade of the cosmos,

Lingamayya Nive Naaku Tochinavuga
O Lingam, reveal your true form to me.

Darenta Kommala Shiva Shoolale
O gentle yet formidable Shiva, armed with your trident,

Mabbullo Geetalu Ni Namale
Your name resounds like melodious songs in my heart;

Lokamantha Naaku Shivamayame
To me, the entire universe is filled with you, O Shiva,

Yada Chudu Ni Anubhavame
Everywhere I look, I sense your eternal presence.

Omkarmu Palikinavi Pilla Galule
May the sacred syllable “Om” resound in the hearts of the divine children.

Endina Ee Gundelu Vennela Cheruvayera
Why do these hearts, bathed in moonlight, seem so incomplete,

Ninnati Na Velitini Ni Daya Cheripindira
O compassionate one, bestow upon them your gentle mercy.

Shiva Shivayanu Peruku Penavesukuntira
They have embraced the name of Shiva as their very identity.

Shiva Shiva Shankara
Shiva, Shiva, O Shankara,

Sambhu Shiva Shankara
Sambhu, Shiva, O Shankara,

Harom Hara Hara Hara Neelakandhara
Hara, Hara, Hara, O Neelakandhara.

Kondavaagu Neellu Niku Lalapoyana
May your endless, cascading waters be like a celestial shower,

Adivimalle Pooladanda Alankarinchana
Adorning the divine garden with blossoms of eternal beauty.

Naa Inti Chanti Biddavu Nuvvu
You are the delight that enlivens my humble abode,

Mupoddu Neetho Navvula Koluvu
With you, even my laughter sparkles with joy,

Duppi Maamsamide Niku Techina
And every simple offering becomes a sacred feast in your honor.

Oy Shivaya
Oh Shiva!

Ippa Tene Undi Vindu Cheyana
Now, with a heart brimming with sweetness, I sing your praises,

Ninu Sakutha Konasagutale Batuku Poduguna
Embracing you as the very essence of my life.

Endaku Jadivanaku Tattukuni Ettuntivo
Why let life’s hardships drain my spirit,

Chali Manchuku Vilavila E Paata Paditivo
When this song of bliss revives every fiber of my soul?

Ika Ni Goodu Needa Cheligaadu Nenera
Without your divine blessing, what worth remains in anything?

Kasta Mundu Kanapadunte Kadumallayya
At the mere glimpse of you, O Kadumallayya, all my burdens vanish,

Aastipaastulanni Niyi Karigipotaya
For every trial dissolves in the light of your presence.

Emaina Niku Nyayamgunda
Even if the world may seem unjust,

Ee Paina Ninnu Vadiledunda
I will never forsake you,

Ettagattano Tala Tirigi
For every beat of my heart revolves

Pogasina Taapamantha Karigi
Around the eternal rhythm of your grace.

Shivaya Ani Sigamudilo Sekkukuntira
In the depths of my yearning, I ceaselessly chant “Shiva”.

Pommane Idilichina Kasurutu Karichina
Your subtle grace, the fragrance that envelops you,

Shoolamutho Podichina Pamulu Karipinchina
And the benedictions bestowed by your trident,

Ninnodilite Naa Perika Tinnade Kadura
Have become the very essence of my identity.

Shiva Shiva Shankara
Shiva, Shiva, O Shankara,

Sambhu Shiva Shankara
Sambhu, Shiva, O Shankara,

Harom Hara Hara Hara Neelakandhara
Hara, Hara, Hara, O Neelakandhara.

Hara Hara Hara Harane Shivane
Hara, Hara, Hara—O Lord Shiva, the embodiment of all grace.

Hara Hara Shankara Shiva Shiva Shankara
Hara, Hara, Shankara; Shiva, Shiva, Shankara;

Shankara Shankara Shiva Shiva Shankara
Shankara, Shankara; Shiva, Shiva, Shankara;

Hara Hara Shankara Shiva Shiva Shankara
Hara, Hara, Shankara; Shiva, Shiva, Shankara;

Shankara Shankara Shiva Shiva Shankara
Shankara, Shankara; Shiva, Shiva, Shankara;

Hara Hara Shankara Shiva Shiva Shankara
Hara, Hara, Shankara; Shiva, Shiva, Shankara;

Shankara Shankara Shiva Shiva Shankara
Shankara, Shankara; Shiva, Shiva, Shankara.

Shankara Shankara Shiva Shiva Shankara
Shankara, Shankara; Shiva, Shiva, Shankara.