This Ashtakam was written by Sri Adi Shankara. It describes Lord Ardhanarishwara, the composite form of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Those who chant this Ashtakam will be blessed with long life, and their wishes could be granted in their lifetime. It is one of the most powerful Slokas dedicated to Lord Shiva.
‘Om Namah Shivaya’ is a highly Sacred Mantra. It is dedicated to Shiva, the Supreme God of Dissolution, and salutes ‘the auspicious one.
Rudra is the fierce form of Shiva, who is kind-hearted and merciful.
This is an ancient Shiva Mantra of healing. It hails Shiva as the conqueror of death and the destroyer of problems