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Rudrastakam - Shiva Stotrams - Kalasarpa Dosha Nivaran Mantra part-4 Rudrastakam in Telugu: రుద్రాష్టకం: Shiva Stotrams-StotramIndia Story behind Rudrastakam: The Rudrashtakam is a Sanskrit hymn of praise to Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism. The hymn is composed of eight verses, and each verse describes one of Shiva's many attributes. The Rudrashtakam is attributed to the Hindu poet-saint Tulsidas, who lived in the 16th century. The Rudrashtakam is said to have been composed by Tulsidas when he was imprisoned by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Tulsidas was a devout Vaishnava, and he refused to convert to Islam at Akbar's behest. As a result, he was imprisoned and tortured. In prison, Tulsidas composed the Rudrashtakam as a prayer to Shiva for deliverance. The Rudrashtakam is a powerful hymn that is said to have the ability to protect the devotee from harm. It is also said to bring peace, prosperity, and spiritual enlightenment. The Rudrashtakam is often