Shivananda Lahari

Waves of Bliss Divine – Shivananda Lahari: An Epitome of Devotion

If you’ve ever felt like fighting with the Lord and loving Him at the same time—if you’ve wanted to question Him and surrender in the same breath—Shivananda Lahari is your song.

In this exquisite hymn, we see Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the master of Advaita Vedanta, not as a logician or philosopher, but as a bhakta—a devotee overflowing with longing and love for Lord Shiva. Here, poetry and devotion meet at their zenith.

In the retreat titled ‘Waves of Bliss Divine’, held at Chinmaya Vibhooti in September 2019, Swami Advayananda unfolds the rich layers of Shivananda Lahari with depth, clarity, and devotional warmth—giving us both the flavour of Sanskrit poetry and the nourishment of heartfelt devotion.

The video also features the melodious chanting of Shivananda Lahari by Sri Chittaranjan Rao of Chinmaya Vibhooti.

🌊 Let these waves of bliss divine stir your soul and uplift your spirit.