Lyrics:
विश्वेश्वराय नरकार्णवतारणाय
कर्णामृताय शशिशेखरभूषणाय।
कर्पूरकुन्दधवलाय जटाधराय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय।
गौरीप्रियाय रजनीशकलाधराय
कालान्तकाय भुजगाधिपकङ्कणाय।
गङ्गाधराय गजराजविमर्दनाय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय।
भक्तिप्रियाय भवरोगभयापहाय
ह्युग्राय दुर्गभवसागरतारणाय।
ज्योतिर्मयाय पुनरुद्भववारणाय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय।
चर्मम्बराय शवभस्मविलेपनाय
भालेक्षणाय मणिकुण्डलमण्डिताय।
मञ्जीरपादयुगलाय जटाधराय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय।
पञ्चाननाय फणिराजविभूषणाय
हेमांशुकाय भुवनत्रयमण्डनाय।
आनन्दभूमिवरदाय तमोहराय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय।
भानुप्रियाय दुरितार्णवतारणाय
कालान्तकाय कमलासनपूजिताय।
नेत्रत्रयाय शुभलक्षणलक्षिताय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय।
रामप्रियाय रघुनाथवरप्रदाय
नागप्रियाय नगराजनिकेतनाय।
पुण्याय पुण्यचरिताय सुरार्चिताय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय।
मुक्तेश्वराय फलदाय गणेश्वराय
गीतप्रियाय वृषभेश्वरवाहनाय।
मातङ्गचर्मवसनाय महेश्वराय
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय।
गौरीविलासभुवनाय महोदराय
पञ्चाननाय शरणागतरक्षकाय।
शर्वाय सर्वजगतामधिपाय तस्मै
दारिद्र्यदुःखदहनाय नमः शिवाय।

vishveshvaraaya narakaarnavataaranaaya
karnaamri'taaya shashishekharabhooshanaaya.
karpoorakundadhavalaaya jat'aadharaaya
daaridryaduh'khadahanaaya namah' shivaaya.
gaureepriyaaya rajaneeshakalaadharaaya
kaalaantakaaya bhujagaadhipakankanaaya.
gangaadharaaya gajaraajavimardanaaya
daaridryaduh'khadahanaaya namah' shivaaya.
bhaktipriyaaya bhavarogabhayaapahaaya
hyugraaya durgabhavasaagarataaranaaya.
jyotirmayaaya punarudbhavavaaranaaya
daaridryaduh'khadahanaaya namah' shivaaya.
charmambaraaya shavabhasmavilepanaaya
bhaalekshanaaya manikund'alamand'itaaya.
manjeerapaadayugalaaya jat'aadharaaya
daaridryaduh'khadahanaaya namah' shivaaya.
panchaananaaya phaniraajavibhooshanaaya
hemaamshukaaya bhuvanatrayamand'anaaya.
aanandabhoomivaradaaya tamoharaaya
daaridryaduh'khadahanaaya namah' shivaaya.
bhaanupriyaaya duritaarnavataaranaaya
kaalaantakaaya kamalaasanapoojitaaya.
netratrayaaya shubhalakshanalakshitaaya
daaridryaduh'khadahanaaya namah' shivaaya.
raamapriyaaya raghunaathavarapradaaya
naagapriyaaya nagaraajaniketanaaya.
punyaaya punyacharitaaya suraarchitaaya
daaridryaduh'khadahanaaya namah' shivaaya.
mukteshvaraaya phaladaaya ganeshvaraaya
geetapriyaaya vri'shabheshvaravaahanaaya.
maatangacharmavasanaaya maheshvaraaya
daaridryaduh'khadahanaaya namah' shivaaya.
gaureevilaasabhuvanaaya mahodaraaya
panchaananaaya sharanaagatarakshakaaya.
sharvaaya sarvajagataamadhipaaya tasmai
daaridryaduh'khadahanaaya namah' shivaaya.

Meaning:
Verse 1:
I bow to Shiva, who is Lord of the universe, who rescues from the ocean of hell, whose words are like nectar for the ears, who wears the moon on his head, who is as white as camphor and the kunda flower, who has a jataa, and who burns away the sorrows of poverty.

Verse 2:
I bow to Shiva, who is dear to Gauri (Parvati), who holds the crescent moon, who defeated death, who wears snake as an ornament, who holds the Ganga in his hair, who crushed the mighty elephant demon, and who burns away the sorrows of poverty.

Verse 3:
I bow to Shiva, who loves devotion, who removes the fear of the disease of worldly existence, who is fierce, who helps cross the difficult ocean of life, who is radiant with light, who destroys the cycle of rebirth, and who burns away the sorrows of poverty.

Verse 4:
I bow to Shiva, who wears animal skin, who smears ashes on his body, who has a third eye on his forehead, who is adorned with jeweled earrings, who wears anklets on his feet, who has a jataa in his head, and who burns away the sorrows of poverty.

Verse 5:
I bow to Shiva, who has five faces, who is adorned with the king of serpents, who is draped in a golden garment, who adorns the three worlds, who grants bliss and removes darkness, and who burns away the sorrows of poverty.

Verse 6:
I bow to Shiva, who is beloved by the Sun, who helps cross the ocean of misfortune, who defeated death, who is worshipped by Brahma, who has three eyes, who is marked with auspicious signs, and who burns away the sorrows of poverty.

Verse 7:
I bow to Shiva, who is dear to Rama, who grants boons to Lord Rama, who loves serpents, who lives on Mount Kailash, who is pure, whose actions are virtuous, who is worshipped by the gods, and who burns away the sorrows of poverty.

Verse 8:
I bow to Shiva, who is the lord of liberation, who grants rewards, who is the lord of Ganesha, who loves music, who rides the bull, who wears the skin of an elephant, who is the great lord, and who burns away the sorrows of poverty.

Verse 9:
I bow to Shiva, who resides in the blissful abode of Gauri, who has a large belly (symbolizing his generosity), who has five faces, who protects those who surrender to him, who is the destroyer, and who is the lord of all worlds, and who burns away the sorrows of poverty.

This hymn emphasizes Lord Shiva’s power to protect and bless his devotees, especially by removing suffering and poverty.

Listening to this hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva can bring several spiritual and emotional benefits:

Removes Suffering: The hymn repeatedly says that Lord Shiva removes sorrow and poverty. Listening can invoke his blessings for relief from suffering and hardship.

Calms the Mind: The rhythmic and devotional nature of the chant can create a calming effect, reducing stress and bringing peace.

Positive Energy: The vibrations of the Sanskrit words can bring positive energy, purifying the environment and the mind.

Protection: Shiva is invoked as a protector in the hymn. Listening is believed to offer divine protection from negative influences.

Focus and Concentration: Chanting or listening regularly improves mental focus and brings clarity in thoughts.

Ramaswamy Sastry and Vighnesh Ghanapaathi