The stotram was born from an act of profound devotion. Ravana, a devoted worshipper, tried to lift Mount Kailash to bring Lord Shiva to Sri Lanka AnimeDevta. In response, Shiva pressed his toe down, trapping Ravana's fingers AnimeDevta. In unbearable agony and realizing his limitations, Ravana poured his heart out in a trance-like hymn Medium to appease Shiva and gain a celestial sword Wikipedia.