“Shivoham” by Ajay-Atul and Haricharan appears on the album Adipurush. Ramajogayya Sastry’s lyrics begin with the line “I am the one with the great third eye.” This initial statement sets up a direct identification with Lord Shiva.
Released: June 6, 2023
Shivoham
Ajay | Atul • From “Adipurush”
Lyricist
Ramajogayya Sastry
Composer
Ajay Atul
Adipurush’s Shivoham Lyrics Translation
The verses expand on this assertion of cosmic power. One part claims that the movement of infinite time happens according to the individual’s divine will. Later, it states that gods like Brahma and Vishnu seek a glimpse of the same divine being that inhabits the individual.
Mahaa PhalanetraI am the one with the great third eye
Shivoham ShivohamI am Shiva, I am Shiva
Chita Bhasma VyagrasyaAdorned with sacred ash and a tiger’s skin
Shivoham ShivohamI am Shiva, I am Shiva
Madeeyathma Deepam Shivo DeepithamThe lamp of my soul is lit by Shiva himself
Mahadeva Deva Shivoham ShivohamO great god of gods, I am Shiva, I am Shiva
Ananya Bhakthi BhaavameMy singular devotion
Aaraadhana PravaahamaiBecomes a flowing stream of worship
Aakaashaganga TheerulaaLike the currents of the celestial river
Varshinche Shivuni SirasupaiRaining down upon the head of Shiva
NiranjanaanurakthiyaiAs an untainted, pure affection
Neeraajana PrakaashamaiAs the light of the sacred flame
Gireeshu Jathaa ThalamunaUpon the matted locks of the mountain lord
Velinge ChandravankayaiI shine like the crescent moon
Samastha Srushti LayamuloIn the dissolution of all creation
Mukkanti Drushti MaathramaiI am but the gaze of the three-eyed one
Anantha Kaala GamanamuThe endless march of time itself
Chalinche Bhuvuni BhaavamaiMoves according to the will of this being
Velagi Nenu JaarinaWhen I shine and flow forth
Vibhoothi Kanani VishwamaiThe universe is a mere speck of my sacred ash
Vardhille Praani SakalamuAll of life flourishes
Anaadi PranavamoolamaiFrom the eternal root of the primordial sound
Ameya Bhaktha BhandhuvaiAs the immeasurable friend to all devotees
Apaara Dayaa SindhuvaiAs an infinite ocean of compassion
Nannaashrayinche ShivamkaruduThe auspicious one who grants me refuge
Lankaavana BhrungamaiIs like the great bee in Lanka’s gardens
Virinchi VishnuEven Brahma and Vishnu
Devathaadulevari DarshanaarthamaiAnd other gods, for whose sight they yearn
Thapinthu Doothane NanuAnd perform great penance, that very one
Varinche AathmalingamaiHas chosen me as the formless soul-lingam
Dasha Dishaali NindugaaFilling all ten directions completely
Prachanda ShankhanaadhameIs the thunderous sound of the conch
Prabhaasa KaanthipunjamaiAs a brilliant beacon of light
Akhanda Shaiva TejameIs the unbroken glory of Shiva’s essence
Shambho Mahaa ShambhoO Shiva, O Great Shiva
Niyaadanidi Maguda PaathamThis offering of mine is again at your feet
Sadbhakthi BilvamidiThis pure devotion is a sacred Bilva leaf
Maheshunidi Hridaya PeethamAnd the heart of the great lord is its altar
Madeeyathma Deepam Shivo DeepithamThe lamp of my soul is lit by Shiva himself
Mahadeva Deva Shivoham ShivohamO great god of gods, I am Shiva, I am Shiva
The song functions as a declaration of unity with a deity rather than a prayer to one. It progresses from adopting Shiva’s physical attributes to claiming control over cosmic elements. The meaning of the Shivoham lyrics comes from this complete merger of the self with ultimate reality, a concept rooted in Advaita Vedanta philosophy.
