Many people asking for translation, thus posting in the main thread. This is inspired from an Ode to Lord Shiva, considered the God of the Gods and The Destroyer according to Hindu Mythology. The language is Sanskrit. I was blow when I saw RC did a song in Sanskrit, and it sounds sick. I have compiled the parts used in the song along with English Translation for anyone who is curious: Starts with 'Gayatri Mantra' followed by the 'Strota' (Ode). Devadevam jagannatham devesam vrushabhadwajam, Namami sirasa devam, kim no mrutyu karishyathi. The Lord, Who is the God of gods, Who is the lord of the earth, And who has the bull flag. What can death do to the one, Who salutes with his head to the god. Anatham avyayam santham akshamala dharam haram, Who is limitless, Who cannot be explained, Who is peaceful, Who is the killer, And who wears the garland of ruraxs (literally translates to furious eyes. Aaandham, paramam nithyam, kaivalya pada dhayinam, Who is happiness, Who is beyond thought, Who is stable, And who grants salvation. Swargapavarga datharam srushti sthithyanthakarinam, Who grant heaven and salvation, Who looks after creation, upkeep and destruction. This keeps repeating, with some other names of Shiva thrown in along with 'Namah/Namami' which means 'I bow to thee'.

I'm buddhist, desi, and a HUUUGE metalhead. real banger here. feeling connected af to the dharma while doing math homework. thanks :)

Finally my Hindu parents wouldn't have to complain about my metal listening habits

There's enough metal in this song to triple the size of the Indian Navy.

A black metal band singing songs about Hindu Gods. Love from Nepal. \m/

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I am 100% European. My Pagan brothers might disagree with me for this or call me ludicrous, but I worship both our ancestor's god, Odin and Lord Shiva. Hindu people may call me ludicrous for such, but these are my gods. I bow to my god, Lord Shiva. Namah, Lord Shiva. I bow to you, Wodin.

Well... Greeks' and Hindus' relations go waaaaaay back... and so does their music and culture, from what it seems here.

WOW! I'm from India, the land where Sanskrit was born..yet, never heard anything like that...what a creation...the word "anandam" means "happiness", never would have believed happiness can be expressed in such a dark way...it's like mixing life with death, and creating something unique..

This is a spiritual experience.

As a "Yoga-Doing Metallhead", I'm Blown away by the song and the fact that I missed this till now. This is pure gold! Namaste

Everyone gangsta till shiva opens eye number 3.

hi, I'm from india never heard old Sanskrit slokas in black metal genre never been done in ages and nobody can expect sakis...been a die hard fan of rotting christ since last 14yrs and got a chance to meet sakis on Bangalore tour..long live RC.keep the horns rising

I'm a proud hindu and a metalhead. By God, I swear I can achieve the occult with this masterpiece. Hail Shiva and Odin!!!

The best way to find such great art is by accident.

At the dawn of the Kali Yuga, this song will resonate through the cosmos.

I need a 10 hour version of this.

Anyone who likes Sanskrit molded with metal music should go check out this band called Rudra. They are the fathers of Vedic Metal and most of their lyrics are written in Sanskrit. The vocalist Kathir from Rudra has given the vocals for this song.

Muslim and Indian guy here. Blasted this in my Islamic theology class. No regrets at all. Loved this!

Their pronunciation is so on point! Super impressed 🙌 Om Namah Shivaye 🙏

How many people on Earth have been lucky enough to have experienced this kind of music? Wow. Freaking nuts. Love it 🤘

Im an atheist, but damn! This song is so hypnotic, makes me want to ''pray'' to the universe while I'm under open sky and I'll wait for the perfect thunder storm till I get freeze to feel the absolute cold to the core

I love this band and the songs more than anything ! Greetings from Germany to all Rotting Christ Fans.

i'm addicted to this song even though i'm Pakistani and don't understand a single word.What a beautiful prayer!

I'm in shock, the mantra tune sounds amazing !!

sakis is one well-read and educated dude

I introduced myself to Rotting Christ back in 2007 and instantly became a fan. The first song I heard will always be my favourite, Serve in heaven. I am an Indian and had being following this band since back then, not just because of this song. Big fan Sakis back since Non Serviam.

What Hindu . what Greek. What Islam..... music binds us all and this type of an arrangement is an experience... from darkness to light....it is epic.... timeless and is the end and the beginning of time . From dinosaurs to humanoids to cyber bots AI...its all and everything

Hinduism is currently one of the most metal cultures out there other than the ancient pagans

I am an Indian and this is a way better thought and executed than the local priests do it.

Nothing is more metal than Hinduism! Har Har Mahadeva🚩🕉

How can this song be so simple and addicting at the same time? =s

Shiva - The official God of Metal! \m/

I dont listen to a lot of metal, but youtube really blessed me with this recommendation. Namah Shivaya from Nepal!

What an absolute masterpiece Rotting Christ continuing to push the metal boundaries further than they’ve ever been pushed before

I have finally found you, the band I have been looking for all this time. Eternal Gratitude to You Rotting Christ.

Been listening this prayer all and all again. It's sacred. I am following Rotting Christ since 16 years. You never stop amaze me. Look at your music and what you achieve!

The song name is देवदेवं which is in Sanskrit language, pronounced as “Dēvadēvaṁ” and it means “God of Gods”. The whole song atmosphere and lyrics are in Sanskrit (sacred language of Hindu) dedicated to many Hindu gods, lords and goddess

My chakras aligned, GOOSEBUMPS, EVERYTIME. OM NAMAH SHIVAY

Καλά εντάξει...Τι φτιάχνουν οι άνθρωποι!!!Είμαι υπερήφανος που είστε Έλληνες.Νόμιζα οτι κάθε ελπίδα στη μουσική είχε χαθεί.

When I asked the lead guitarist of one of my favourite bands, which band he loves the most, he said "Rotting Christ". It was a surprise. But with each listening I understand him a bit better.

Okay this is awesome. The hymn sound in the background with the instrumental and screams and whispers all in one. Cool fuckin sound

I have this habit of waking up, putting this on play and start my yoga routine, perfect balance between chaos and calm ... Greetings from Panama 🇵🇦

Holy shit that was mind blowing. Playing on repeat!

I am from India and thank you for this masterpiece. We will keep this alive.

Not a lot of people will notice this. I absolutely love how the guitars were never palm muted during the whole song. That's a modern metal thing to do but this is not a metal song. It's a prayer. All the chords were allowed to play fully to respect the religious element of this song.

this song is absolutely insane! A greek black metal band singing about hindu mythology in Sanskrit! If that's not secularism through globalization I don't know what is.

This is metals mantra, the only one we need to calm our hearts and our minds

This is such an emotional piece of art .... Hail Shiva 👽👽🤘🏼🤘🏼

Man I feel like I’m going to the temple in my hometown and the monk are singing death metal, no kidding the monk in Buddism mostly the pray in Bali Sanskrit

Love from Germany. Inspiring song and band. Love rotting christ.

Great song as expected from RC, Therion also made a song depicting Hindu Culture with "Eye Of Shiva". Metal bands should explore more this wondrous culture.

Hindus, I am glad your gods have not yet been stomped out. Props to those who can hail to their gods without being painted an outcast to the mainstream masses of christianity and its components. We may hail to different gods, hindus, but cheers to you. And cheers to those gods you hail, theyre still prominent.

I come back to this every now and then.. so peaceful 😌🔥✨

07.12.2023 WOW...AMAZING SONG im hindu from bali,thanks for this song,sanskrith language,,,its cool,,, keren bangettt...matur suksma 🙏🙏🙏

just having one of my heaviest goosebumps after listening to this piece.

This gives me goosebumps every time! Captures the spirit of Shiva as Rudra/AdiYogi. Totally imagining sitting at the foot of the mighty, unforgiving Himalaya & listening to this...

Indo Greek 🇮🇳🇬🇷 Proud to be half Indian and half greek 💪 卐

Dear Mata Kali, remove the harmful abusive people from any state service, demonstrate to us your protection dear mata Kali. Establish the balance. Give No permission to abuse the people like I and myself.

First time I came across this stuff. I am a die hard heavy metal fan. I love Eleine, Alisha White, Melisha and other metal singers. Can't believe to see some ancient hindu stuff. Tons of love from India. I heard Rotting Christ in Ancient Greek it is also a marvel.

Sanskrit ( autoglotónimo संस्कृतम् saṃskṛtam ) is a classical language of India , plus one of the oldest documented , after the Hittite and Mycenaean Greek Indo-European languages ​​Sanskrit is mainly used as a ceremonial language in Hindu rituals , in the form of hymns and mantras. Its pre-classic form , Vedic Sanskrit ( the ritual language of the Vedic religion ) is one of the oldest members of the Indo-European family

Thank you for doing a song on Hinduism for a change... love this \m/

Saya suka lagu roting christ...bersemangat..hantu pun takut dengar lagu ini..👍

🙏Namastè🙏 love from Switzerland🇨🇭 hail lord Shiva 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 i love mythology with melodic metal 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Mannn. Rotting Christ has been one of the most consistent metal band for the past 25 years. Not one of their release was bad. Followed their transition from early grindcore right until now. Never disappoint. Also nice to see Rudra's vocalist got a chance here. Underrated band. Hail RC!

Hinduism is the most glorious Pagan Religion I'm a Proud Hindu, a Proud Pagan🤘

everyone gangsta till shiva starts dancing

greeting from Nepal🇳🇵🇳🇵

Sounds absolutely awesome. Salutes from Australia.

I show this to people when they ask me about my religion

Incredible mantra/song/prayer/wtf/absolutely amazing…

My best musical discovery of 24 so far...

would look forward to hear more of "Rotting Christ" + "Rudra"

The best art sound of my life, Rotting Christ is amazing they are the best of the best. Congratulations.... of brazil.

scary and soothing and almost satisfying. the ancient Sanskrit chanting is is very vocally stiff as well actually 🙏🏽

You people have made most Indian metal song that can be ever made... Love from India🤘

Indian musicians should take notes, after all it's in Sanskrit!

It's not anti-god, instead its a prayer

Yeah this is my 50th time rewatching in a row, what of it?

Beautiful meditation music... Inside peace.

Man is God asleep And God is man awakened..

Here is a complete transcription for those who want to pronounce it correctly! Rahasyavrata Guhya Tantra Mātṛka Yantra Andha Yantra Dēvadēvaṁ Jagannāthaṁ Dēvēśaṁ vṛṣabhadhvajam Ājña Cakra Anantam avyayaṁ śantaṁ Akṣmālādharaṁ Haram Kāma Cakra Ānandaṁ Paramaṁ Nityaṁ Nārāyana Svargāpavargadātāraṁ Sṛṣṭistithyantakāraṇam Ṣtavarāja Dēvadēvaṁ Jagannāthaṁ Dēvēśaṁ vṛṣabhadhvajam Om Śiva nātha naṭarāja Anantam avyayaṁ śantaṁ Akṣmālādharaṁ Haram Ānandaṁ Paramaṁ Nityaṁ Om Śiva nātha sahasrākṣa Svargāpavargadātāraṁ Sṛṣṭistithyantakāraṇam Viśuddhi Cakra Humphaḍanta Dēvadēvaṁ Jagannāthaṁ Dēvēśaṁ vṛṣabhadhvajam Viṣnupañjara Anantam avyayaṁ śantaṁ Akṣmālādharaṁ Haram Ṣadasṭi Cakra Ānandaṁ Paramaṁ Nityaṁ Rahasyavṛata Svargāpavargadātāraṁ Sṛṣṭistithyantakāraṇam Guhya Tantra Dēvadēvaṁ Jagannāthaṁ Dēvēśaṁ vṛṣabhadhvajam Anantam avyayaṁ śantaṁ Om Śiva nātha kālakāla Akṣmālādharaṁ Haram Ānandaṁ Paramaṁ Nityaṁ Om Śiva nātha mahākāla Svargāpavargadātāraṁ Sṛṣṭistithyantakāraṇam Namaḥ Namaḥ Śivāya Namaḥ Namaḥ vāmadēva Namaḥ Namaḥ śaṅkara Namaḥ Namaḥ īśāna Namaḥ Namaḥ Śivāya Dēvadēvaṁ Jagannāthaṁ Dēvēśaṁ vṛṣabhadhvajam Anantam avyayaṁ śantaṁ Om Śiva nātha naṭarāja Akṣmālādharaṁ Haram Ānandaṁ Paramaṁ Nityaṁ Om Śiva nātha sahasrākṣa Svargāpavargadātāraṁ Sṛṣṭistithyantakāraṇam Śiva bhāva Śiva śarva Śiva dēva Śiva ananta

Rahasyavrata - the mystic science of obtaining command over magical weapons Guhya-Tantra - The Secret Tantra Matrkayantra - for Divine Mother's Yantra Andhayantra - Dark ritual Yantra The Lord, Who is the God of gods, Who is the lord of the earth, Ajnacakra - a mystical circle or Yantra Unantamavyayam shantam akshmakadharam haram Who is limitless, Who cannot be explained, Who is peaceful, Who is the killer, Ramacakra - mystical circle cf. Cat. Anandam paramm nityam Who is happiness, Who is beyond thought, Narayana - the son of the original Man. He is identified with Brahma with Visnu or Shiva Svargapavarga dataram srshti stithyantakaranam Who grant heaven and salvation, Who looks after creation, upkeep and destruction Stavaraja - ' chief of hymns ', mystical prayer or incantation Devadevam Jagannathan devesham rshabhadhvajam The Lord, Who is the God of gods, Who is the lord of the earth, Shiva Natha Nataaraja Shiva, Lord, King of Dance Anantamavyayam shantam akshmakadharam haram Who is limitless, Who cannot be explained, Who is peaceful, Who is the killer, Anandam paramm nityam Who is happiness, Who is beyond thought, Shiva Natha Sahasraksha Shiva, Lord, Thousand-eyed, all-perceiving, all-inspecting. Svargapavarga dataram srshti stithyantakaranam Who grant heaven and salvation, Who looks after creation, upkeep and destruction Visuddhicakra - "center or wheel ( Chakra ) the purity ( Vishuddhi )", is the fifth of the seven main chakras Humphadanta - a mystical syllable used in spells and magical texts Devadevam Jagannathan devesham rshabhadhvajam The Lord, Who is the God of gods, Who is the lord of the earth, Vishnupajjara - mystical prayer or charm for securing Vinsu's favour Anantamavyayam shantam akshmakadharam haram Who is limitless, Who cannot be explained, Who is peaceful, Who is the killer, Samadhicakra - ' mystical vow ', meditative consciousness cakra. Unandam paramm nityam Who is happiness, Who is beyond thought, Rahasyavrata - ' mystical vow ', the mystic science of obtaining command over magical weapons Svargapavarga dataram srshti stithyantakaranam Who grant heaven and salvation, Who looks after creation, upkeep and destruction SuhyaTantra - knowledge -Tantra Devadevam Jagannathan devesham rshabhadhvajam The Lord, Who is the God of gods, Who is the lord of the earth, Shiva Natha Kalakala Shiva, Lord of Confusion Unantamavyayam shantam akshmakadharam haram Who is limitless, Who cannot be explained, Who is peaceful, Who is the killer, Unandam paramm nityam Who is happiness, Who is beyond thought, Shiva Natha Mahakala Shiva, Lord, Night of the new moon Svargapavarga dataram srshti stithyantakaranam Who grant heaven and salvation, Who looks after creation, upkeep and destruction Namah-Namah Sivaya Salute, Salute to Sivaya Namah-Namah Vamadeva Salute, Salute to the beautiful God Namah-Namah Shankara Salute, Salute to Shankara Namah-Namah Isana Salute, Salute to The Lord. Namah-Namah Sivaya Salute, Salute to Sivaya Devadevam Jagannathan devesham rshabhadhvajam The Lord, Who is the God of gods, Who is the lord of the earth, Shiva Natha Nataaraja Shiva, Lord, King of Dance Unantamavyayam shantam akshmakadharam haram Who is limitless, Who cannot be explained, Who is peaceful, Who is the killer, Unandam paramm nityam Who is happiness, Who is beyond thought, Shiva Natha Sahasraksha Shiva, Lord, Thousand-eyed, all-perceiving, all-inspecting Svargapavarga dataram srshti stithyantakaranam Who grant heaven and salvation, Who looks after creation, upkeep and destruction Namah-Namah Sivaya Namah-Namah Bamadeva Namah-Namah Shankara Namah-Namah Isana Namah-Namah Sivaya Shiva-Bhava/ The essense of shiva Shiva-Sharva / Shiva the zenith Siva-Deva / shiva the god Siva-Unanta Shiva the Eternal

Over the years I've listened to this often. Easily one of my favourite songs.

This music really shines something on me. I'm Pagan, and my understanding of paganism (European paganism) is through the scope of what I've learned and been taught. Reading the translation of the lyrics makes me understand A. How much I get AND don't get the Indian religion. B. How much culture and way of thinking goes into understanding the religion of your ancestors. I think this is what unites pagans in the world, A mutual understanding that WE understand our religion, and that others understand THEIR religion. This is what makes the Abrahamic religions so cheap and, just my opinion, dastardly. You don't NEED to understand Christianity, Islam, or Judaism, you just need to know that they have laws, and if you follow them, good things happen to you. This shits on the idea of the ancient ways, that there is a world, which you must know in order to achieve wisdom (the body) and satisfaction (the soul).

The spell of Shiva is about to be completed

Everyone thinks natraj is cool till they know the moment he starts dancing is the moment when everything ends

Niespotykane połączenie kultur, stylu i świetnej muzyki!!! Genialny kawałek. Pozdrawiam. Chwała pogańskim Bogom!!!

Shoutout from India!!!!! You need to come on tour here!!!!

Listen to this while rock climbing, out of this world

A black metal band singing about Lord Shiva. What more would I want?

One of the most beautiful pieces of music ever recorded

Masterpiece and video. I just love this! Namaste guys

Wow, roots of my country of India. Jagannath is the name of Lord Shiva and is praised all over India. But what I like about Rotting Christ is taking this mythology and making it in such a way that it is pleasant to listen to. The language is probably Sanskrit which is one of the oldest languages in India

When a prayer sounds like a summoning and a line says one who wears a garland of plucked eyes you know that Lord Shiva the destroyer is a rebel and a metal GOD

Oh wow y'all are like the heavenly angels choir this is unbelievable! No wonder there are so many tributes.

i am from a hindu family but an athiest.....i love this one good job

Gives me chills down my spine and goosebumps all over powerful stuff....

I’m here boys. With a voice like thunder. Thanks for the baptism by 🔥 Om Namo Shivaya

This sound is extremely awesome for my spirit!