I bow to the form Where half of the form of Goddess Parvati was with the complexion of the Champaka flowers and the other half of God Shiva is present with a complexion like that of camphor The form, where the half of the head (of Parvati) is braided beautifully with a chignon, while the other half (of God Shiva) is with the matted hair I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara ।। 1 ।।

I bow to the form The side of Goddess Parvathi is smeared with Kasturi's scents (Kasturi musk) and other Kumkumas. While the half of God Shiva is smeared with the Chitha Bhasma (ashes from the funeral pyre) The form that's with splendid looks (with adorned jewels and clothes) on the side of Parvati and with the dreadful looks (due to elephant skin, tiger skin, and serpents) on the side of Shiva I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara ।। 2 ।।

I bow to the form In which the half of Goddess Parvati is adorned with the pleasant sound making ornaments worn on the wrists (Kankanas) and those of ankles (Nupuras) While in the other half, the lotus feet of God Shiva adorned with the serpents as the anklets The excellent form, where the half of Parvati is with the ornaments of Gold, while the other half (of Shiva) is adorned with serpents as ornaments I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara ।। 3 ।।

I bow to the form Where the eyes of Goddess Parvathi are with a great look, long, extended, and looking like the blue lotuses (neelothphala flower) and The eyes of God Shiva are looking bright like the blossomed red lotuses The composite form of the two-eyed Goddess and the three-eyed God I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara ।। 4 ।।

I bow to the form In which the hair of Goddess Parvati is decorated with the garland of Hibiscus flowers and the neck of the God Shiva is adorned with the garland of skulls O the extraordinary form in which the goddess side is with the great garments, while the other half of God Shiva is without any clothing I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara ।। 5 ।।

I bow to the form Where the hair of Goddess Parvathi is with the black colour like that of water-bearing dark clouds While the hair locks of God Shiva are looking shining in the colour of copper O the one who doesn't have a superior being over him, who is the great God and the God of the entire cosmos I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara ।। 6 ।।

I bow to the form By which the creation of the cosmos begins with the gentle smile on the face of Goddess Parvati and By which the entire cosmos will get reunited back to the Shivaa by the tandava dance O the Mother and the Father of the Cosmos I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara ।। 7 ।।

I bow to the form Of which the Parvathi's form is looking resplendent with the precious gem studded earrings And the form of God Shiva is looking great wearing the great serpents as his ornaments O the one who united with Shiva (Goddess Parvathi) and the one who united with Shivaa (God Shiva) I bow to you, Goddess Parvathi and God Shiva in the form of Ardhanareeswara ।। 8 ।।

One who recites this Ashtakam with great interest or devotion They will become great beings, receive great honor, and long life in the bhuloka And for those will be granted good fortune and auspiciousness the way long And will also be granted all the siddhi's. ।। 9 ।।