Gautama said to Siva: I wish to learn from Thee Thy names which are to be used during worship in this temple. Thereupon the Lord said: O Sage! Listen to my names ….
The names of Siva (Arunachala):
1 Sonadrisah . . Lord of the Red Hill
2 Arunadrisah . . Lord of the Crimson Hill
3 Devadhisah . . Lord of devas
4 Janapriyah . . Beloved of people
5 Prapannarakshakah . . Protector of those who seek refuge with Him
6 Dhirah . . Brave One
7 Sivah . . The auspicious One
8 Sevakavartakah . . He who is devoted to His votaries
9 Amrtesanah . . Lord of the nectar
10 Stripumbhava- . . Granter of birth as pradayakah man or woman
11 Bhaktavijnapti- . . He who answers the samadhata prayers of His devotees
12 Dinabandha- . . He who releases the vimochakah lowly from bondage
13 Mukharanghripatih . . He from whose footfall sound originates
14 Sriman . . The noble One
15 Mrdah . . He whose form is Bliss
16 Mrgamadesvarah . . He who is fond of musk
17 Bhaktaprekshanakrit . . He who makes His devotees His messengers
18 Sakshi . . The Witness
19 Bhaktadoshanivartakah. . He who removes the delusion of His devotees
20 Sangitavetta . . He who is expert in music
21 Nrittajnah . . He who is proficient in the art of dancing
22 Trivedi . . Lord of the three Vedas
23 Vrddhavaidikah . . The Ancient One of the Vedas
24 Tyagarajah . . The Ocean of Compassion
25 Krpasindhuh . . The merciful one
26 Sugandhi . . The sweet-scented One
27 Sourabhesvarah . . The Lord of the Bull
28 Kartaviryesvarah . . The Lord of Kartavirya
29 Santah . . The Peaceful One
30 Kapali . . The wearer of skulls
31 Kalasaprabhuh . . The Lord of the ceremonial pitcher in which all gods are worshipped.
32 Jnanasambandhanatah. . Lord of Jnanasambandha
33 Sri Halahalasundarah . . The Lord who consumed the deadly poison
34 Ahvaisvaryadata . . He who confers prosperity spontaneously
35 Smartrsarvaghanasanah. . He who removes the impurities of those who think of Him
36 Vyatyastanrityah . . He who raised the left foot in dancing
37 Dhwajadhrk . . Bearer of the banner
38 Sakantih . . The bright One
39 Natesah . . Lord of dancing
40 Samapriyah . . Lover of the Sama Veda
41 Papaharah . . Destroyer of sin
42 Vedamurtih . . Embodiment of the Vedas
43 Niranjanah . . The taintless One
44 Jagannathah . . Lord of the world
45 Mahadevah . . The Great God
46 Trinetrah . . The three-eyed God
47 Tripurantakah . . Destroyer of the three cities
48 Bhaktaparadhasoda . . He who pardons the faults of His devotees
49 Yogisah . . King of yogis
50 Bhoganayakah . . Lord of enjoyments
51 Kalamurtih . . Embodiment of Time
52 Kshamarupi . . Embodiment of forgiveness
53 Dharmarakshakah . . Protector of Dharma
54 Vrshadhwajah . . He whose banner bears the emblem of the Bull
55 Harah . . The Destroyer
56 Girisvarah . . Lord of the Hill
57 Chandrarekhavatamsakah. .The wearer of the Crescent Moon
58 Smarantakah . . The foe of Kama(Cupid)
59 Andhakaripuh . . The destroyer of the demon Andhaka
60 Siddharajah . . The All-powerful One
61 Digambarah . . He for whom the quarters are clothes
62 Isanah . . The Originator
63 Devadevah . . Deva of devas
64 Bhasmarudraksha- . . The wearer of the lanchanah sacred ash and rudraksha beads
65 Sripatih . . Lord of wealth
66 Sankarah . . The Gracious One
67 Srashta . . The Creator
68 Sarvavoidyesvarah . . He who is well-versed in the arts
69 Anaghah . . He who is faultless
70 Gangadharah . . The wearer of the Ganga
71 Kratudhvamsi . . Destroyer of the sacrifice
72 Vimalah . . He who is without blemish
73 Nagabhushanah . . Wearer of the serpent
74 Arunah . . He who is fiery and therefore without form
75 Bahurupah . . He who has many forms
76 Virupakshah . . The possessor of the Infinite Eye
77 Aksharakrtih . . He whose form is Akshara
78 Anadirantarahitah . . He who has no beginning or end
79 Sivakamah . . He who desires the welfare of all
80 Swayamprabhuh . . He who is His own chief
81 Satchidanandarupah . . He whose form is Being-Consciousness-Bliss
82 Sarvatma . . The Self of all
83 Jivadharakah . . The supporter of all
84 Strisangavamasubhagah. . He from whom emanates Sakti (Power) and who is the most beautiful One
85 Vihitasundarah . . The One who is beautiful when taken out in procession
86 Jnanapradah . . The Teacher of Wisdom
87 Muktidah . . The bestower Liberation
88 Bhaktavanchitadayakah. . Granter of devotees’ prayers
89 Ascharyavaibhavah . . The possessor of wonderful glory
90 Kami . . He who is full of love
91 Niravadhyah . . He who is free from evil
92 Nidhipradah . . The bestower of wealth
93 Sarvanami . . The possessor of all names
94 Manovasah . . The dweller in the mind
95 Sarvah . . The Lord of all
96 Arunagirisvarah . . The Lord of Arunagiri
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