The melody and rhythm are unique and comfortable from the first listening, but once you dive into the meaning the problems arise! Like all Vedic texts it is pleasing to the ear but confounding to the intellect. Sri Rudram is found in the Krishna Yajurveda, Taittariya Samhita along with its companion text Chamakam. Those who want to go through the meaning may please read Sanskrit phrases and English transliteration here. It is one of the most sacred and powerful Vedic hymns and is recited in poojas and homam by Vedic pundits for all round benefits.
The second part known as Chamakam (because of repeated use of word “Chame”) is found in the seventh chapter. The first part known as Namakam (because of the repeated use of word “Namo” in it) is found in the Krishna Yajurveda, Taittariya Samhita in the fourth chapter. Sri Rudram, also known as Rudraprasna, is a hymn devoted to lord Shiva.
