Raja Thatha's stotra translations

Mandhathya saileswari sthvam

2013-05-10T02:19:00.002-07:00

Mandhathya saileswari sthvam

(Prayer to the Goddess of the hill of Mandatha)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(King Mandatha was a great ancestor of Lord Rama in the solar dynasty.He was the father of king Ambareesha and a great devotee of Lord Shiva. After he gave the kingdom he went and met Lord Shiva in Mount Kailasa. At that time Goddess Parvathi was not there. When the king wanted a Shiva Linga for worship , Lord Shiva gave him , the Shiva LInga which goddess owned even before her marriage and which used to be worshipped regularly. King Mandatha brought the Shiva Linga and settled on a hill in Kerala(Near the town of Perinthalmanna) and started worshipping it.When Goddess Parvathi returned she wanted her Shiva linga. Lord Shiva refused to get back some thing he gave.Goddess Parvathi sent Bhadra Kali along with Veerabhadra, Nandi, Mahakala and other Bhootha Ganas to bring back her Shiva linga. They tried their best but failed to get back the Shiva Linga. The goddess herself and merged herself with the Shiva Linga which has been consecrated there . This was a called The moola Sthana (The original place) and then a temple was built for the Goddess. The hill of Mandhatha was called Thirumandhankunnu and the Goddess was called Thirumandhakunnil Amma . (Please read my article on this great temple in http://www.hindupedia.com/en/Thirumandankunnu_Bhagawathy_Temple ). This great prayer is a prayer addressed to The Thirumandhankunnil Amma. This great prayer was brought to my notice by my friend Sri.K.C.Ramachandran who runs a Palada factory called Lakshmi Palada in Perinthalmanna. I am very happy to dedicate this translation to Sri.K.C.Ramachandran.)

1.Omkarakakandhanugurike om kara tharu sarike ,

Omkara Madhu maduhrye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, who sprouted from inside “om”,

Who is the goddess from the plant called “Om”,

And who is the sweetness from the honey called “om”.

2.Bhootha, bhavya , bhavannadhe , navachakra pravarthini,

Bhanu mandala madhyasthe , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who is the lord of past , present and future ,

Who makes the nine chakras work and who is in the middle of the Sun.

3.BHuvaneswari , bhagyabdhi chandrike, bhaktha vathsale ,

BHoga moksha pradhe bhadre , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, who is the Goddess of the universe , The moon of the ocean of luck,

The darling of the devotees , One who gives good life and salvation and who is pretty.

4.Swargapavargadhe , swahe , swadhakara swaroopini,

Swasthidhe sarva bhoothaanaam, Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who gives us heaven as well as salvation , Who has the form of nectar,

And she who grants all being great safety.

5.Janapriye jagat janma sthithi samhara karini,

Jyothirmaye , jagat poojye, Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who is liked by people , Who creates, upkeeps and destroys the world,

She who is pervaded with light and who is worshipped by the world.

6.Maharshi samaradhye , Madhu kaidabha nasini,

Mandhathya saila nilaye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who is worshipped by great sages,

Who killed Madhu and Kaidabha and is on Thirumandhankunnu(Hill of Mandhatha)

7.Thapaswadhya santhushte , thatthwamartha swaroopini,

Thushti deva , thapasaradhye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who becomes happy by penance and worship,

Who has form of the meaning of philosophy and who is worshipped by contented devas and sages.

8.Sathya vruthe , sathyapare , sachidananda vigrahe ,

Sankadhi muni dhyeye, Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,, Who has truth as penance , Who is the divine truth,

And who is meditated upon by Sanaka and other sages.

9.THaporoope, thamohanthri, , thapathraya vnasini ,

Trayambake, tri jagad vandhye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who has the form of penance , who destroys darkness(ignorance)

\Who is the wife of lords Shiva in Tryambaka ,and who is saluted by the three worlds.

10.Sahasra seersha vadane , sarva lokathamothame ,

SAmastha bhuvanadhare, Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who has thousand heads and faces , Who is best among best

Of all the three worlds, And who lifts all the worlds.

11.Vishnu maaye, virad roope , viswa bramana karini,

Vijaya veda janani, Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who is Vishnu Maaya , who has a supreme form,

Who makes the universe move and who is the mother of victorious Vedas.

12.THuyryatheethe , TRikalagne , trinethre , trigunathmike ,

Trimoorthi roope , tripure Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who is beyond the Thurya state , Who is the past, present and future,

Who is the soul of three type of qualities,, who is the form of the trinity and who is the ruler of three cities.

13.Vara daive khari roope , vruthrasura nibarhani,

Vageeswari, visalakshi , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who is the form of the speech of blessed devas,

Who killed Vruthrasura , Who is the goddess of speech and who has broad eyes.

14.REvathi ramanaradhye , rudranin urunardhini,

Rakthe bheeja vadaothyuktha, Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who is worshipped by the consort of Revathi (moon),

Who is the wife of Rudran whoi roars like a wild animal and who killed Raktha Bheeja.

15.Nirgune nara mandaali galadraktha vibhooshane,

NIshumbha Shumbha dalani , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who is propertyless , who wears the skulls of human beigs as garland,

And who is the one who killed Shumbha and Nishumbha.

16.Yanthra manthrathmike , yaksha kinnarashi nishevithe,

Sadaanwaya sambhuthe, Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,, who is the power behind Yanthras and Manthras,

Who is attended by Yakshas and Kinnarasand who is always with her family.

17.Bhakthi gamye, Bhagawathi , banda daithya bhayangari,

Bhayapahe , bhadrakali , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who goes where devotion is there , Who is the goddess bringing luck,

Who appeared fearsome to Bandasura and other Rakshasas, who destroys fear and who is BHadrakali.

18.,Go brahamana priye Gange , geervana gana poojithe,

Girije, gowrim Gayathri , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who likes Brahmins and cow , Who is Ganga ,

Who is praised by song by gods , who is Daughter of mountain , Gowri and Gayathri.

19.DEvarishi pithru sangatha sevya mana padambuje ,,

Dharukasura samharthri , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Whose lotus life feet is worshipped,

By devas , sages and Pithrus and who killed Dharukasura.

20.Vajradhikayudhopethe , varuni madha vihwale ,

Vethala vahanarude , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who cannot be attacked by Vajrayudha and other weapons,

She who gets drunk with wine and she who rides on a Vetala.

21.syanda mana dhayapure , Sundara sree mukhambuje,

Sandhrananda sudhaa dhaare , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, She who has river like mercy,

Who has pretty lotus like face and who is the intense flow of joyful nectar.

22.Dero udatha guna pathe , dhoomavathi, dhanurdhare,

Doomralochana daithyagni , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,She who has great bravery as character,

Who has a scent , who wields a bow and who is the fire that burnt Dhomralochana.

23.Mahamaye mathru ganai sevye, Mahisha madhini,

Mandahtithya muni sampoojye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,who is great illusion , Who is served by the mother goddesses,

Who is killer of Mahishasura, And one who is worshipped by Mandhatha and other sages.

24.Himachala suthe , hamsa vahana , hara vallabhe,

Hasthi kumbha kucha dwandwe , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who is daughter of Himalayas , Who rides on swan ,

Who is the consort of Lord Shiva and who has pot like breasts like elephant’s forehead.

25.Dhiyagamye ,dhyana roope, dhana dhanya vivardhini,

Dharma simhasanaroode , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,who comes in to the mind, whose form should be meditated upon,

Who gives wealth and grains and she who sits on the throne of justice.

26.Yogeendra chethahaka mudhra , samahladhana chandrike,

Yamadhyashtanga samgamye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, who stamps herself in mind of yogis , Who is the like a moon which is joyous,

And who brings together control of mind and the senses together.

27.Yogini gana samsevye yamatheeksham nibarhane,

Yoga yogeswari shive, Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,, Who is served by all the yoginis ,

Who destroys the pain of death and Who is Parvathi the queen of all yogis and yoga.

28.Navarathna parikluptha , kirreta kadakojjwale,

Nada Bindhu kalatheethe , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who wears crown and bangles with inlaid navarathnas,

And who rxceeds the form of “Om” , bindu of SriChakra and the cresent.

29.Prantha abhayadhe , pretha gana nrutha maholsave ,

Prachande, pranavatheethe , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who protects those who salute her , who is an expert ,

In the great festivals of the dance of ghosts and who is greater then “Om”.

30.Choragni chandike chanda mundaura nishoodhini ,

Charachara jagad dathri , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who is fearful like fire to the robbers, killer of Chanda and Munda,

And who is the mother of all moving and non moving things of the universe.

31.Daksha Yagna pramadhani , Dushta sathru vinasini,

Dukha daridrya samani , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,, who stopped the Yagna of Daksja , who is the killer of bad enemies,

Snd who is the destroyer of sorrow and poverty,

32.Yaganala samuthpanne , yoga maye , yugandhare ,

Yajur veda shikhagamye, Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who was born out of fire of the Yaga , Who is yoga maya,

Who is the greatest of all time , and who is pleased with Yajur Veda.

33.Indra bhoga pradhe , Bale Ihikamushmikarathmike,

Airavatha gaja roode , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who grants pleasures like that of Indra,who is Goddess Bala,

Who grants us the soul of the heat of worldly pleasures, and who rides on Airavatha.

34.Kleemkari kali kaalaika dhamane , kalpvallari,

Klesa nasini, Kamakshi , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who makes the sound “Kleem” , who overpowers kali age ,

Who is the fish granting climbing plant , who destroys troubles and who is Kamakshi.

35.Soundarya poora sampoorne , Sindhoora thilakanchithe.

SArva mangala mangalye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who is completely full of beauty , Who wears saffron thilaka

And Who grants all auspiciousness .

36.Kalyana guna rathnanamakare , karunalaye ,

Kalanga rahithakaare , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who has thye name of the gem of auspicious qualities,

Who is the temple of mercy and And who has a form without any blemishes.

37.Yek thapathra samrajyepradhe cha yekantha poojithe ,

Yekagra chitha nidhyathye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who was the queen of the single state of meditation ,

Who worshipped alone and who did penance with undisturbed mind.

38.Easwarothsage nilaye . eehathraya virajithe ,

Eesanadhi brahma mayi , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who was very keen to be with God Shiva,

Who shines in the three type of activities, and who is pervaded by shiva, Brahma and others.

39.Lasad Kodanda sooleshu , sankha chakra gadhadhare ,

Laya vrudhi vinirmukthe , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who holds shining bow , trident , conch ,

Wheel and mace and who frees people from increasing inactivity.

40.Hreemkara himvath gange hreenkaranava sthuthe,

Hreenkara dughdhabdhi suthe , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who is the Ganga flowing from Himalayas with sound “Hreem”,

Who is prayed by making the sound “Hreem” , Who is daughter of the ocean of milk called “Hreem”.

41.Hara Vishnu virincheendra byashta dik pala sevithe,

Haryanga veena hrudhaye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, She who is served by Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma,

And also eight guardians of directions,and who has heart like that of a lion.

42.SArva vedantha samvedhye, sarva sakthi samanvithe,

Sama gana priye , sookshme , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,, who is served by all Vedanthas ,

Who has all power in her , who likes singing of Sama Veda and who has a micro form.

43.Karthru karma, kriyaatheethe , kamkshithapanga veekshane,

Kamandala dhare , kali , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who is greater than the one who does, the work and the act of work,

Who grants by her side long glance , Who has a water pot and who is Kali.

44.Hasthathi thratha aayudha dhare , haani vrudhi vivarjithe ,

Hreemkara hara daithyoughe , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who carries great weapons in all her hands,

Who avoids growth of problems , And who kills Rakshasas by the sound of “Hreem”.

45.Lakshmanagraja samsthuthye , laksha kotyan nayike ,

Laksha rasa savarnaabhe , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who is praised by the elder brother of Lakshmana ,

The queen of hundred thousand alternatives, And who has the bright colour of lac juice.

46.Hreemkaara Madhu vaasanthi , hreemkarasrama thapasi,

Hreemkaranya harini harini , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who lives in the honey called The sound of “hreem”,

Who does penance in the hermitage called “hreem” and who is the deer in the golden forest of “Hreem”.

47.SAptha rishi mandala gathe , surasura namaskruthe,

Sudha samudhra madyasthe , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,who is in the constellation of seven sages,

Who is saluted by devas and asuras and who is in the middle of ocean of nectar.

48.Kalasolbhava sampoojye , kakshisthakhila pishtape,

Kola swaroopini shive , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, who is worshipped by sage Agasthya,

Who is recognized as the food giver to all and who is Parvathi with a friendly form.

49.Lasad marathaka swacha vigrahe , laya varjjithe ,

Lokaika nadhe , lalitha , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi, Who has a pure form shining like emerald,

She who avoids dissolution , Who is empress of the world , And who is Goddess Lalitha.

50.Hreemkara sibhikaroode , hreemkara para devathe ,

Hreemkara Yamini jyothsne , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who rides on the palanquin of “Hreem”,

Who is the divine goddess of Hreem and The Sound of hreem which is the moon light of night.

51.Sri vidhye , Sri Maharajni , Sri vallabhakuleswari,

Sri moola sthana nilaye , Mahadevi namosthuthe.

Salutations to Mahadevi,Who is Sri Vidhya, Who is the great queen

Who is clan god of cowherds , Who is in the Moola sthana.

Maneesha Panchakam- meanings given by different authors in the web.

2013-04-26T03:45:00.001-07:00

Maneesha Panchakam- meanings given by different authors in the web.

Compiled by

P.R.Ramachander

Maneesha Panchakam are the answers given by Adhi Sankara to God Shiva about his beliefs on the differences between man and man. Possibly it is the oldest Hindu thought process on the need for people to consider the status of other people , based on their thought personality rather than the caste which they belong to. Several translations of these five verses are available in the web including mine. I thought that a serious reader would be helped , if all these translations are available in one place. I have given only sage Sankara’s answers and not the Questions of the God Sankara. The sources are :-

a. http://sanskritdocuments.org/all_pdf/manishhaa5.pdf

b. http://www.omjai.org/manisha%20panchakam

c. http://krishnabhakt.blogspot.in/2011/05/maneesha-panchakam.html

d. http://upanishadtattva.blogspot.in/2010/10/manisha-panchakam-sri-sri.html

e. http://www.geetham.net/forums/showthread.php?43649-Dr-K-Prabhakar-Rao-English-Poetic-Translation-of-MANISHA-PANCHAKAM

f. http://ravimuddha.blogspot.in/2012/05/manisha-panchakam-part-1.html

g. http://stotrarathna.blogspot.in/2013/04/maneesha-panchakam.html

The meanings(translations ) given by these are :-

1.Jagrad swapna sushipthishu sphutatharaa yaa samviddujrumbathe ,

Yaa Brahmadhipi pilikantha thanushu prothaa jagat sakshini,

SAivaham na cha drusya vasthithvathi druda prajapi yasyathi che,

Chandalosthu sa thu dwijosthu guru rithyesha maneeshaa mama.

a. If one is convinced firmly, that he is that very Soul which manifests

itself in all the conditions of sleep, wakefulness and dream, in all the

objects from the great Brahma (the creator) to the tiny ant and which is

also the vibrant, but invisible, witnesser of all, then as per my clear

conclusion, he is the great teacher/preceptor, be he a twice-born

(i.e higher castes) or an outcaste.

b. This indeed is my deep conviction: he who has realised that he is not the seen, but that he is the one Consciousness that illumines all experiences during the waking, dream and deep - sleep states, the one Consciousness that is the sole witness of the entire play of the universe, the one Consciousness which is the very Life Spark in all forms from the Creator down to the ant, he alone is my Guru, be he a sweeper, be he a braahmana.

c.If a person has attained the firm knowledge that he is not an

object of perception, but is that pure consciousness which

shines clearly in the states of waking, dream and deep sleep,

and which, as the witness of the whole universe, dwells in all

bodies from that of the Creator Brahma to that of the ant, then

he is my Guru, irrespective of whether he is an outcaste or a

Brahmana. This is my conviction.

d.Oh! Let’s learn that the indwelling (pratyag) atman is distinctly shining with in all the three states; namely the wakeful, the dreaming and the deep sleep states. It is the invisible thread embedded in us and it is the witness with in all from the Creator up to the tiny ant. It is not a cognizable object in spite of any amount of material intelligence. It is very much the same in one and all irrespective of any caste, creed or kind! My firm understanding is that the great one who inculcates this concept is the real preceptor.

e.
The one who is free of the illusion of outside world
And knows that the experiences while awake,
And while in sleep and also while in dream,
That Brahman is behind such all experiences and stakes
It manifests in each and every being from ant to Brahma
One who realizes these truths would be my teacher
Although he may be a Chandala or Brahmana or from any stream
And this is my firm resolve and final decision.

f.If one says with firm conviction, that he is the one who is present in all the states of wakefulness, dream and sushupti (deep sleep), and present in all beings and objects beginning from Brahma (the creator) to the tiny ant and who is vibrant as energy consciousness in everything and being witness of the whole cosmos, then this I say with my prudent reflection that, that individual is revered preceptor, be he a twice born (brahmin) or an outcaste. Do not see that person in any other way.

g.Whether one is awake , dreaming or sleeping , suppose one realizes that ,

He is the soul that is invisible but which exists and he is firmly convinced that,

Brahma the creator to the tiny ant which are vibrant are the witnesses of all activities of the world,

That one whether he is an outcaste or a Brahmin is my concept of a Guru.

2.Brahmaivahidama jagacha sakalam chinmathrivisthaaritham,

Sarva chaithadvidhyaya trigunayosesham kalpitham,

Idham yasya drudaa mathi sukhathare nithya pare nirmalam,

Chandalosthu sa thu dwijosthu guru rithyesha maneeshaa mama.

a. I am quite convinced that he is the great Master, be he a Brahmin or an

outcaste, who, dwelling on the pure and infinite Brahman thinks of

himself as that very Brahman, of whose manifestation the whole Universe

is,though apparently the Universe is assumed to consist of different

things, due to ignorance and the three Gunas (Satva, Rajas and Tamas).

b.He who, in his direct experience of the Immaculate Supreme - Bliss - Eternal, has come to the firm understanding that the entire universe is but an extensive play of Pure Consciousness, all projected by his 'ignorance' expressed in the three moods of his mind, while he himself is but that Brahman - he alone is my Guru, be he a sweeper, be he a braahmana.

c. “I am Brahman (pure consciousness). It is pure

consciousness that appears as this universe. All this is only

something conjured up by me because of avidya (nescience)

which is composed of the three gunas (sattva, rajas and

tamas)”. One who has attained this definite realization about

Brahman which is bliss itself, eternal, supreme and pure, is

my Guru, whether he is an outcaste or a Brahmana.

d.I am none other than a part and parcel of the Brahman (The Absolute). I am dwelling on the pure and infinite Brahman and I am the very Brahman. This universe is glittering with infinite glow by the power of the chaitanya or unlimited sentient energy of the Absolute. Apparently the universe is assumed (by us) to consist of diverse and different things, due to (our) ignorance (avidya or nescience) borne out of the three gunas (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas). He who firmly believes with perfect understanding of this unity in diversity, for me, he is the adorable great Master, irrespective of whether he is a Brahmin or an outcaste. This is my perfect understanding.

e.
One that realizes the Brahman
Flawless, supreme, and eternal it is
Surely realizes that this entire universe we see
It is the manifestation of tiny Brahman and feels at ease
Such men realize that feeling of the world
As the result of ignorance owing to the three human traits within
He is my teacher; he may be a Chandala or Brahmana
Know this is my firm resolve and final decision.

f. If one says with firm conviction, that he is the one who is present in Brahma as the creator; he is pervaded in the whole cosmos as pure intelligence and consciouness; he who says that he has imagined this world with the three characteristics of sattva, rajas and tamas because of ignorance of the Truth; he who is pure, stainless, resplendent, always in that bliss; then this I say with my prudent reflection that, that individual is revered preceptor, be he a twice born (brahmin) or an outcaste. Do not see that person in any other way.

g. “The entire world is only Brahmam which is extended by the pure consciousness,

But imagined to be different due to the interplay of one’s three gunas(characteristics) ,”,

If one with stable mind understands this and realizes that ,

Everything is only bliss which is eternal , divine and pure,

That one whether he is an outcaste or a Brahmin is my concept of a Guru.

3.Saaaswan nasvarameva viswamakhila nischithya vaachaa guro,

Nithyam Brahma nirantharam vimrusathaa nivyajsanthathmana,

Bhootham bhavi cha dushkrutham pradahathaa samvinmaye paavake,

Prarabdhaaya samarpitham swapuririthyesha maneesha mama.

a.I am fully convinced by the Preceptor’s words that the entire Universe is

a transitory illusion and that the human body is given to constantly

meditate on the infinite and supreme Being with a serene and unquestioning

mind and thus to burn in that sacred Fire the sins with which the

human is born.

b.He who has done long reflections upon his teacher's words that this world of change is permanently in a state of flux; he who has tamed his mind to a true state of quiet and poise; he who has brought his mind, devoid of all dissimilar thoughts, constantly to contemplate upon Brahman; he who has burnt up all his past and future residual-vaasanas in the fire of Pure Consciousness; he who has offered his body to live through and exhaust its present destiny he alone is my Guru, 'be he a sweeper, be he a braahmana.'

c. Having come to the definite conclusion, under the

instruction of his Guru, that the entire universe is always

perishable, he who, with a calm and pure mind constantly

meditates on Brahman, and who has burnt his past and

future sins in the fire of knowledge, submits his present body

to the operation of his prArabdha karma. This is my

conviction.

d.This entire universe, apparently continuing, is perishable and impermanent as per the decisive proclamation of the Lord. The Brahman, indeed, is permanent, everlasting and is undifferentiated and peerless, if one analyzed carefully with an untainted, unaffected, peaceful and tranquil intelligence. The differences in our physical bodies are the products of imprints of all our previous sinful/good deeds, pertaining to the past, present and future. The one who perfectly reduces these imprints to ashes in the flaming fire of knowledge is the best informed. This is my perfect conviction.

e
Those who realize from the teachings of a learned teacher
That world is not permanent and undergoes constant change
Those who control the mind and keeps it in peace and balance
And burn the past, present and acquired deeds in the fire of knowledge
Those who dedicate the body to the cause of knowing the truth
And strive hard to know the Brahman the supreme living within
He is my teacher; he may be a Chandala or Brahmana
Know this is my firm resolve and final decision.

f.I say with my prudent reflection and conviction through Guru’s words, that this entire Universe is transitory and only the Brahma or Supreme Spirit is permanent; the human body is delivered unto us as our praarabdha to meditate on that Absolute constantly with a calm and pure mind and after awakening with this fire of self effulgent intellect (wisdom), that individual burns his past and the future karma in that shining fire of knowledge and will just surrender his present body to the praarabdha.

g.Coming to the conclusion that this world is entirely perishable ,

And not permanent after hearing the words of the Guru,

And if one discusses within his mind and decides that

The Brahmam Is forever and not perishable ,

And burns in his fire of knowledge the karmic load,

Earned in the past , present and future ,

Then it is my decision that he is my guru.

4.Ya thiryag nara devathaabhi rahamithyaantha sphutaa gruhyathe ,

Yad bhasaa hrudayaaksha deha vishayaa bhanthi swatho chethanaa ,

Thaam bhasyai pihitharka mandala nibhaam sphurthim sadaa bhavayaa,

Nyogi nirvrutha manaso hi gururithyeshaa , maneeshaa mama.

a.In my considered opinion that Yogi is great who has clearly grasped within

himself the truth and quality of the supreme Being through which all our

activities are performed and whose effulgence is hidden by ignorance [of

an ordinary person] even as the sun’s halo is covered/hidden by the clouds.

b.A yogee with his hushed mind lives, meditating upon That, which expresses as 'I--I' the subjective individuality in all creatures: plant, animal, human and angels; That, by whose Light, mind and senses and body are all enlivened to activity, even though they are all made up of inert and insentient matter; That, which illumines everything as Sun from behind a bank of clouds - He alone is my Guru: this is my firm conviction.

c. The Self or pure consciousness is experienced clearly within

by animals, men, and gods as ‘I’. It is by the reflection of this

pure consciousness that the mind, senses and body, which are

all insentient, appear to be sentient. External objects are

perceived only because of this consciousness. This Self is,

however, concealed by the very mind, senses and body which

are illumined by it, just as the sun is concealed by clouds. The

yogi who, with a calm mind, always meditates on this Self is

my Guru. This is my conviction.

d.The Self or pure consciousness is experienced clearly within by all animals, human beings and the gods alike as the 'I'. It is by the reflection of this pure consciousness that the mind, sense organs and the body which are insentient, appear to be sentient. External objects are perceived only because of this. This Self is, however, concealed by this very mind, senses and body which are illuminated by it, just as the Sun is concealed by the clouds. A person of perfect realization and wisdom due to his complete and clear understanding ever meditates in his mind on this supreme consciousness. Such a person is the real preceptor. This is my perfect conviction.

e
Those who realize that the one manifesting in trees animals, men and gods
And being identified with the body and the fad of me and mine
Those who realize that the Brahman illuminates the idle, stale and minds
Like clouds brightened by sun that again cover up the sun
That yet remains self illuminated and that is Brahman
As realized by one and know he is my teacher;
He may be a Chandala of lower birth or Brahmana
Know this is my firm resolve and final decision.

f.I clearly arrive at the perception with my prudent reflection and say with conviction that, the one who sees the ever effulgent consciousness in all animals, human beings and gods; and the one who says that it is by the reflection of this effulgent consciousness that makes all the body, mind and sense organs as sentient even though they are insentient; who says that all the external objects are perceived only through this consciousness, which is hidden as the clouds hide the self-effulgent sun’s halo; the one who meditates always on that eternal consciousness and is always in that state of stillness, that great one is the Guru, preceptor

g.That which is understood within themselves as the self by men, devas and animals,

And that which is illuminated by the self within oneself as the mind body and sense organs ,

Hides the real self like a dark cloud hides those lit by a sparkling sun,

And that Yogi with emancipated mind who understands this is considered by me as my Guru.

5.Yath soukhyam ambudhi lesa lesatha yime sakradhayo nirvruthaa ,

Yath chithe nitharaam prasantha kalane labdhwaa muni nirvruthaa,

Yasmin nithya sukhambudhou galthadhir brahmaiva na brahma vidh,

Ya kaschithsa surendra vanditha pado noonam maneesha mama.

a.I am convinced that whoever has his mind dwelling upon the Great Being

who is being worshipped by Indra and other gods and is thus completely at

peace with himself has not only understood Brahman but he is himself that

great Brahman!

b.During its moments of utter quiet, a yogee's mind gains that Ocean of Bliss, a tiny droplet from which is sufficient to make Indra and others feel contented and happy. Such a one who has dissolved his individual intellect in this Eternal Ocean of Bliss, is verily Brahman, not a mere Knower of Brahman - That rare one, whose feet are worshipped even by the very King of Gods indeed, he alone is my Guru; this is my firm conviction.

c. The Self, which is Brahman, is the eternal ocean of supreme

bliss. A minute fraction of that bliss is enough to satisfy Indra

and other gods. By meditating on the Self with a perfectly calm

mind the sage experiences fulfillment. The person whose mind

has become identified with this Self is not a mere knower of

Brahman, but Brahman itself. Such a person, whoever he may

be, is one whose feet are fit to be worshipped by Indra himself.

This is my definite conviction.

d.The Self (Brahman) is the eternal ocean of Supreme Bliss. A minute fraction of this Bliss Supreme is adequate to satisfy the Indra and other celestials. Only by meditating with a perfectly calm mind on this Bliss Supreme, and not by any other special means, the sages experience adequate fulfillment. Whose intellect is ever unified with the eternal ocean of this Bliss Supreme, he is not a mere knower of the Brahman, but he is the Brahman itself. Such a person, whosoever he may be, and no matter at all, his feet are worthy to be worshiped by the Indra and all other gods. Definite, this is my firm understanding.

e.
The one under bliss realizes the truth
That God Indra and others derive happiness and satisfaction
That result from smallest fraction of happiness
The one who submerges his mind in eternal happiness
And becomes a Brahman and worshiped even by Indra the king of gods
Know! He is my teacher;
He may be a Chandala or Brahmana
Know this is my firm resolve and final decision.
Note. Chandala... Untouchable

f.It is my strong conviction that the person who is always in that ocean of eternal bliss is not a mere knower of Brahman, but Brahman itself. Even the minutest portion of that bliss is enough to satisfy the Indra and other gods. By meditating on that Supreme ever effulgent, permanent consciousness with calm mind melted in that ocean of bliss and is always in that awareness, he is completely fulfilled. Whosoever that individual, his feet are fit to be worshipped even by the lord of kings Indra himself. This is my prudent reflection and conviction.

g.The self is an ocean of eternal bliss and a minute part of it would make Indra and Devas happy,

The sages meditating with a mind of peace on this self and not on any other aspect would attain perfect bliss,

And he who identifies himself with this ocean of bliss is not the knower of Brahman but Brahman itself,

And the feet of such a person regardless of who he is, is fit to be saluted and this is my belief.

Epilogue

Dasastheham deha drushtyasmi shambho,

Jathastheso jeeva drushtyaa tridrushte ,

Sarvasyathman athma drushtyaa thwameva,

Thwevam may dheernischithaa sarva sathrai .

a. Oh Lord ! In the form of body I am your servant . In the form of life, O

three-eyed one, I am part of yourself . In the form of soul, you are

within me and in every other soul.I have arrived at this conclusion through

my intellect and on the authority of the various scriptures.

d.O! Lord, the three eyed one (who is the all knower of the past, present and future)! In the form of this physical equipment, the body, I am the servant of You and thus of all. In the form of the life principle with in me, I am the part and parcel of You and thus of all. In the form the soul, You are within me and similarly in every other being or animal or thing that I behold. I have arrived at this conclusion after thorough reflection in my intellect - illuminated by all the sacred texts.

g.Oh Lord! I am thy servant dressed in the form of this body. Oh three eyed one! I am a part of Yourself dressed in the form of life. Thou art alone who is present in the form of soul within me and without me; inside me, outside of me and in every other soul. I arrive at this conclusion with conviction through the intellect and based upon the authentic knowledge of all scriptures that Thou Art the Only One.

Oh Lord Shambhu, who sees the past, present and future ,

In this form of a body of mine which you see , I am your slave

In the form of the soul , I am part and parcel of yourself,

You are within me and in all others as the soul ,

And I have come to this conclusion ,

Based on all scriptures and by deep thought.

Maneesha Panchakam

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Maneesha Panchakam

Adhi Sankara BHagwat pada

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(One day while Adhi Sankara was returning from the ganges after bath, he saw an outcaste man with his wife standing in front of him.His immediate reaction was to ask them to move away from there. Then the man, who was Lord Shiva himself asked Sankara, whether he wanted his body to be moved or his soul. Sankara answers him in five great stanzas, which brings out his deep conviction. Unlike most of the prayers written by him , the concepts in these stanzas are not explained in a simple manner. I have consulted various translations to understand the import of what he tells in each stanza and have written, what I have understood.)

1.Sathyaacharyasya gamane kadachith mukthi dhayakam,

Kasi kshethram prathi saha gourya margethu Sankaram

Once in the salvation giving city of Kasi , opposite to the real Acharya,

Lord Shiva along with Goddess Parvathi came in the same street.

2.Anthya Vesha dharam drushtwaa gacha gachethi chaa abraveeth,

SAnkarasyomi chandala , tham puna praha Sankaram.

Seeing those in the garb of the downtrodden, He told ,

Hey Chandala , I am Sankara , go away , go away,

And then Lord Sankara questioned him as follows.

3.Annamayad annamayam adhava chaithanyameva Chaithanyth,

Yathivara dhoorikrutham vanchasi , kim broohi Gacha gacheth

Body made of food to another body made of food ,

Or from one universal spirit to another universal spirit,

Oh great sage , between which do you desire the distance ,

Why did you say , go away, go away.

4.Prathyag vasthuni nistharanga sahajanandaava bodhambudhou,

Viproyam swapacho ayam ithyapi Mahaan koyam vibhedha brama,

Kim Gangambuni bimbathe ambaramanou chaandala veedhipaya,

Pure vaantharamasthi kanchana ghati mruthu kumbhayorvaa ambare.

The reflection of everything is perceived as same whether in still water or moving sea,

Oh Brahmin , why this doubt about being a great one and this confusion of inequality,

What is the difference of Sun in waters of Ganga or in the ditch in the street of outcastes,

What is the difference of water stored in a gold pot or the mud pot of the potter?

5.Jagrad swapna sushipthishu sphutatharaa yaa samviddujrumbathe ,

Yaa Brahmadhipi pilikantha thanushu prothaa jagat sakshini,

SAivaham na cha drusya vasthithvathi druda prajapi yasyathi che,

Chandalosthu sa thu dwijosthu guru rithyesha maneeshaa mama.

Whether one is awake , dreaming or sleeping , suppose one realizes that ,

He is the soul that is invisible but which exists and he is firmly convinced that,

Brahma the creator to the tiny ant which are vibrant are the witnesses of all activities of the world,

That one whether he is an outcaste or a Brahmin is my concept of a Guru.

6.Brahmaivahidama jagacha sakalam chinmathrivisthaaritham,

Sarva chaithadvidhyaya trigunayosesham kalpitham,

Idham yasya drudaa mathi sukhathare nithya pare nirmalam,

Chandalosthu sa thu dwijosthu guru rithyesha maneeshaa mama.

“The entire world is only Brahmam which is extended by the pure consciousness,

But imagined to be different due to the interplay of one’s three gunas(characteristics) ,”,

If one with stable mind understands this and realizes that ,

Everything is only bliss which is eternal , divine and pure,

That one whether he is an outcaste or a Brahmin is my concept of a Guru.

7.Saaaswan nasvarameva viswamakhila nischithya vaachaa guro,

Nithyam Brahma nirantharam vimrusathaa nivyajsanthathmana,

Bhootham bhavi cha dushkrutham pradahathaa samvinmaye paavake,

Prarabdhaaya samarpitham swapuririthyesha maneesha mama.

Coming to the conclusion that this world is entirely perishable ,

And not permanent after hearing the words of the Guru,

And if one discusses within his mind and decides that

The Brahmam Is forever and not perishable ,

And burns in his fire of knowledge the karmic load,

Earned in the past , present and future ,

Then it is my decision that he is my guru.

8.Ya thiryag nara devathaabhi rahamithyaantha sphutaa gruhyathe ,

Yad bhasaa hrudayaaksha deha vishayaa bhanthi swatho chethanaa ,

Thaam bhasyai pihitharka mandala nibhaam sphurthim sadaa bhavayaa,

Nyogi nirvrutha manaso hi gururithyeshaa , maneeshaa mama.

That which is understood within themselves as the self by men, devas and animals,

And that which is illuminated by the self within oneself as the mind body and sense organs ,

Hides the real self like a dark cloud hides those lit by a sparkling sun,

And that Yogi with emancipated mind who understands this is considered by me as my Guru.

9.Yath soukhyam ambudhi lesa lesatha yime sakradhayo nirvruthaa ,

Yath chithe nitharaam prasantha kalane labdhwaa muni nirvruthaa,

Yasmin nithya sukhambudhou galthadhir brahmaiva na brahma vidh,

Ya kaschithsa surendra vanditha pado noonam maneesha mama.

The self is an ocean of eternal bliss and a minute part of it would make Indra and Devas happy,

The sages meditating with a mind of peace on this self and not on any other aspect would attain perfect bliss,

And he who identifies himself with this ocean of bliss is not the knower of Brahman but Brahman itself,

And the feet of such a person regardless of who he is, is fit to be saluted and this is my belief.

10.Dasastheham deha drushtyasmi shambho,

Jathastheso jeeva drushtyaa tridrushte ,

Sarvasyathman athma drushtyaa thwameva,

Thwevam may dheernischithaa sarva sathrai .

Oh Lord Shambhu, who sees the past, present and future ,

In this form of a body of mine which you see , I am your slave

In the form of the soul , I am part and parcel of yourself,

You are within me and in all others as the soul ,

And I have come to this conclusion ,

Based on all scriptures and by deep thought.

Srimad Sankara bhagavatha kruthou Maneesha panchakam samaptham.

Thus ends the five beliefs of Shankara Bhagwat Pada.

Dainyashtakam

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Dainyashtakam

(Octet on the pitiable one)

Haridasa

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(A prayer from one of those saints who was the exponent of Pushti marg of Sri Vallabhacharya)

1.Sri Krishna Gokuladheesa , nanda gopa thanuthbhava ,

Yasoda Garbha samoothbhava , mayi dheene krupam kuru.

Oh Krishna, Oh Lord of Gokula , Of son of Nanda gopa,

Oh Lord born to Yasodha , Please show mercy on me who is pitiable .

2.Vrujananda, vrujavasa , Vruja sthree hrudhya sthitha,

Vruja leela krutha nithyam mayi dheene krupam kuru

Oh God who was happy in Vraja, who lived in Vraja , Who was in the heart of Vraja maidens,

Oh God who played in Vraja country , daily show mercy on me who is pitiable.

3.Sri Bhagwatha bhavartha rasathman Rasikathmaka,

Nama leela vilasartham , mayi dheene krupaam kuru.

Oh God who is learned in the divine meaning and one enjoys it and Who is the soul of connoisseur

For the sake of the sport attached to your name show mercy on me who is pitiable.

4.Yasoda hrudayananda vihithangana ringana,

Alkavrutha vakthrabja , mayi dheene krupaam kuru .

Oh God who made mind of Yasoda happy Oh God who was mischievous to the approved extent,

Oh God covered by his curly hair , Oh God with lotus like face , show mercy on me who is pitiable.

5.Viraharthi vruthasthathma, anguna Ghana sruthi Priya,

Maha dainya dhayoth Bhootha , mayi dheene krupaam kuru .

Oh God whose nature is being love sick < oh God who is interested in hearing numerous songs with sruthi,

Oh God who has great pity on those who are pitiable , show mercy on me who is pitiable.

6.Athyasaktha janasakthaa , paroksha bhajana Priya,

Paramananda sandoha, mayi dheene krupaam kuru .

Oh good who has great desire, Oh God who likes people , Oh God Who likes singing about him,

Oh bundle of divine joy , show mercy on me who is pitiable.

7.Nirodha Shuddha hrudaya dayitha , Geetha mohithaa,

Aathyanthika viyogathmana , mayi dheene krupaam kuru .

Oh God who has commitment to give a good heart,Oh God who likes songs ,

Oh God who has a soul of great separation , Show mercy on me who is pitiable.

8.Swachaarya hrudaya sthayi leelaa , sathyudha prabho,

Sarvadhaa saranam yathe , mayi dheene krupaam kuru .

Oh God who has permanently sportfilled mind as a habit, Oh Lord with hundred weapons,

I am always sureendering to you , show mercy on me who is pitiable.

Pancha Nadheeswarashtakam

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Pancha Nadheeswarashtakam

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This octet is about the God presiding over Thiruvayaru temple near Kumbakonam..That small town has five rivers flowing through it and all the three Carnatic Trinity was born there.

1.Mahadeva Bhavakara Neelakanda trilochana ,

Shiva Sankara sarvathman, Pahi Pancha nadheepathe .

Protect me lord of the five rivers who is the great god , Who is Lord Shiva,

The blue necked one, One with three eyes , Sankara and the soul of all beings.

2.Tripuranthaka sarvesa , chandra shekara , dhoorjade ,

Vamadeva , krathu dwamsin , Raksha Pancha nadhee pathe.

Protect me oh lord of five rivers, who destroyed Tripuras , who wears the moon,

Who has a disheveled hair , Who is Vamadeva and one who destroys might.

3.Deva deva jagannatha , Parvathi Ramana prabho,

Bhoothesa sarva koumare , Raksha Pancha nadhi pathe.

Protect me oh lord of five rivers , who is the God of gods , Who is God of universe,

Who is the lord Making Parvathi happy , Who is Lord of Bhoothas and who is always youthfull.

4.Shambho, Pasupathe , Sthano , Gangadhara , mrudavyaya ,

Nagabharana Viswesa , Raksha Pancha nadhi pathe.

Protect me oh lord of five rivers, Who is Shambu, Who is lord of all beings , Who is the carrier of Ganga ,

Who is Lord of Parvathi and lord of the universe wearing serpent ornament.

5.Pinakapane, Srikanda , Kapala krutha sekara ,

Aghora sathyojathathwam , pahi Pancha nadhi pathe.

Protect me oh lord of five rivers, Who holds the bow called Pinaka , Who has a divine neck ,

Who is one who collects skulls , who was born out of horrific truth,(Who is approachable by aghora saints)

6.Soolin, Khapardhin , Gireesa, BHavodbhava , manonmama,

Asthi bhoosha Dhaya Sindho , pahi Pancha nadhi pathe.

Protect me oh lord of five rivers, Who holds trident , Who has braided knotty hair ,

Who is the lord of the mountain , who destroys Karma , Who is within the mind ,

Who decorates himself with bones and who is the ocean of mercy.

7.Vyomakesa , thrayee naga, vedambuja Bhaskara ,

Swayam prakasa chidroopa, pahi Pancha nadhi pathe.

Protect me oh lord of five rivers,who has sky as hair , who has three serpents,

Who is sun that opens the lotus of Vedantha , Who shines of his own and has a divine form.

8.Sarpa rajordhwa sampatha , jada mandala manditha,

PInakamruga drug deva , pahi Pancha nadhi pathe.

Protect me oh lord of five rivers,Who has a long king of snakes with him,

Who has matted hair surrounding his head and who is the God who holds Pinaka and the deer.

9.Mamashtaka midham stotram prathiyama viseshatha ,

Padathe vanchitham sarvam prayaschami dwithoma.

This octet composed by me is special in different periods of time ,

And oh Brahmin, one who reads it would get his desires fulfilled.

10.Panchapakesa Japyesa pranatharthi harethi cha.

Japen nama thrayam nithyam , punarjanmam na vidhyathe.

Those who daily chant the three names Panchapakesa,

Pranatharthi as well as Hara , would not have rebirths.

11.Raksha Pancha nadhee nada , Dhayasindho, Maheswara,

Anadha nadha bhakthanaam abhaya pradha Sankara.

The Great God , the ocean of mercy and god of the five rivers ,

That Sankara, the lord of orphans would give protection to his devotees.

Mahalingashtakam

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Mahalingashtakam

Gopala

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

1.Mahalingam , Mahadevam , Maheswaram, Umapathim,

SAmbam , Madhyarjunesam tham gurum devam nathoismyaham.

I am the devotee of That great Linga, that great deva , that great god , The consort of Uma,

Who is Samba , the God of madhyarjuna(thiruvidai marudur) , The teacher and the great God.

2.Jyothi roopam, Krishna roopam, sarva roopam, jagad pathim,

Ishatartha sidhitham shambhum , Mahalingam, nathosmyaham.

I am the devotee of the shining form, the black form, the one who is all forms ,

The Lord of the universe, Shambhu who fulfills our desires and the great linga.

3.Kasi kshethra samanamcha , kailasadhadhikam priyam,

Saswatha sthira vasam cha , Mahalingam nathosmyaham.

I am the devotee of that great linga , Who stays in a place equal to Benares ,

Which is greater than Kailasam and who stays there permanently.

4.Brahad kuchamba sahitham , mookamba thapa saphalam,

Ganadhyaksham , shanmukhancha , Mahalingam nathosmyaham.

I am the great devotee of that linga along with Ganesa and Shanumhka,

As well as Brahadkuchambal , who made the penance of Mookamba fruitful.

5.Pradakshinath Aswamedham , Namanath Vajapeyakam,

Stotrath Sri Rajasooyakhyam , smaranath mukthi dhayakam.

Going round him is equal to Aswamedha , saluting him is equal to Vajapeya ,

Chanting prayers is equal to Rajasooya and thinking about him, one gets salvation.

6.Kshethra vasascha nirmuktha , Theertha snanayi sadaa suchi,

Panchakshara japaschaiva , Mahalinga prathushyathi.

By staying in the temple one gets liberated , By taking bath in sacred waters, you will become ever pure,

And by chanting “Om Namashivaya” the God Maha linga would become happy.

7.Ya Pradosha Mahalingam Rudra japath pradoshayeth,

Sa sarva roga nirmuktha sathayusha sukhamethathu.

That Mahalingam can be made happy by chanting Rudra during Pradosham,

And he who chants would get rid of al diseases and live for one hundred years.

8.Darsanath sarva papagnam , namanath vanchitha pradham,

Smaranath sarva sayujyam , Mahalingam nathosmyaham.

I am the devotee of that great linga , seeing which all sins would be destroyed,

Saluting which all desires would be fulfilled and meditating on which he gets merged with god.

9.Mahalingashtakam stotram , krutham kashtougha nasanam,

Mahalinga prerithena Gopalena krutham Shubham.

The prayer of the octet addressed to Mahalinga which destroys all sufferings,

Was composed by Gopala as per encouragement of Mahalinga. Let there be good.

Gopi Jana Vallabha Ashtakam

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Gopi Jana Vallabha Ashtakam

(The octet of the consort of the Gopis)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(I do not know who is the author of this great stotra)

1,Saroja nethraya krupayudhaya,

Mandhara maalaa paribhooshithaya,

Udara hasaya, lasan mukhaya,

Namosthu Gopi jana Vallabhaya

Salutation to the Lord of all Gopis,

Who has lotus like eyes, who has mercy as a weapon,

Who decorates himself with mandhara garlands,

Who is generous in his smile and has a shining face.

2.Aananda ananandadhika dhayakaya,

Bhagi bhaga prana vinasakaya ,

Mrugendra hasthagraja bhooshanaya,

Namosthu Gopi jana Vallabhaya

Salutation to the Lord of all Gopis,

Who grants us joy and greater joy,

Who is the killer of Rakshasa and Rakshasis,

And Who wears the nails of tigers.

3.Gopala leela krutha kouthukaya ,

Gopalaka jeevana jeevanaya ,

Bhakthaikagamyaya , nava priyaya,

Namosthu Gopi jana Vallabhaya

Salutation to the Lord of all Gopis,

Who is curious in the sports of cowherds,

Who lived the life of a cowherd,

And who after the coming of devotion ,

Is interested in the new forms.

4.Mandhaana baanda akhila banjanaya,

Hayyangaveenasa naraanjanaya,

Goswadhu dugdamrutha poshithaaya,

Namosthu Gopi jana Vallabhaya

Salutation to the Lord of all Gopis,

Who broke open several pots,

Who destroyed the horse like asura , Who is black coloured,

And who is brought up by nectar like milk of cows.

5.Kalindhajakoola kuthuhalaaya,

Kisora roopaya manoharaya,

Pisanga vasthraya narothamaya,

Namosthu Gopi jana Vallabhaya

Salutation to the Lord of all Gopis,

Who used to become happy on the banks of Yamuna,

Who was extremely pretty as a lad,

Who wore reddish yellow dress and was a great human being,

6.Daradarapaya daradaraya srung-,

Ara haravali shobithaya,

Samastha gargokthi sulakshanaya,

Namosthu Gopi jana Vallabhaya

Salutation to the Lord of all Gopis,

Who is like the water bearing cloud,

Who is the one who lifted the mountain,

Who shines in shining pretty necklace ,

Who is all the teachings of Garga and who has a very pretty form.

7.Ibendra kumba sthala gandanaya ,

Videsa vrundavana mandanaaya,

Hamsaya, kamsasura mardhanaya,

Namosthu Gopi jana Vallabhaya

Salutation to the Lord of all Gopis,

Who broke the forehead of the great elephant,

Who decorated Vrundavana as well outside places,

Who was a great sage who killed the asura called Kamsa.

8.Sri Devaki soonu , vimokshanaaya ,

Kshath Udhava Akroora vara pradhaya,

Gathasi sankabja chathurbhujaya,

Namosthu Gopi jana Vallabhaya

Salutation to the Lord of all Gopis,

Who is son of Devaki, Who is one gives salvation,

Who gave boons to Udhava and Akroora who were his assistants,

And who has four hands carrying mace , conch and lotus.

Sri Devi ashtakam

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Sri Devi ashtakam

Yogananda

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

1.Mahadevim , Maha Shakthim, Bhavanim, Bhava vallabham,

Bhavarthi banjanakarim thwaam loka Matharam.

Oh great goddess, Oh great power , Oh Bhavani , Oh consort of Lord Shiva,

Oh goddess who destroys Karma and desire , you are the mother of the world.

2.BHaktha Priyam , Bhakthi gamyam , Bhakthaanaam Keerthi vardhikaam,

Bhava priyaam, sathim devim, Vandhe Thwam Bhaktha Vathsalaam.

Oh goddess who likes her devotees , Oh Goddess who can be approached by devotion ,

Oh Goddess who increases the fame of her devotees , Oh Darling of Lord Shiva ,

Oh Sathi devi , I salute you who loves your devotees.

3.Annapurnam, Sada purnam , parvathim parva poojithaam,

Maheswarim, vrusharoodaam , vandhe thwaam Parameswarim.

Oh Annapurna, Oh Goddess who is always complete , Oh Parvathi , Oh Goddess worshipped during festivals,

Oh Great Goddess , Oh Goddess who rides on a bull , I salute you who is the greatest goddess.

4.Kala Rathrim, Maha Rathrim , Moha Rathrim, Janeswarim,

Shiva kanthaam, Shambhu Shakthim, Vande thwam jhananim umam.

Oh Black night , Oh great night oh night of passion , Oh goddess of wisdom,

Oh Consort of Shiva , Oh power of Shiva , I salute you who is mother Uma.

5,Jagat karthrim, Jagad dhatrim Jagat samhara Karinim,

Munibhi samsthuthaam badram , vandhe thwam moksha dayinim.

Ph cause of the world, Oh mother of the world, Oh destroyer of the world,

Oh Goddess prayed by sages, Oh gentle lady , I salute you who grants salvation.

6.Deva dukha haram ambaam , sadaa deva sahayakaam,

Muni devai sadaa sevyaam , vande thwam deva poojithaam.

Oh Mother who puts an end to sorrows of devas, Oh helper of devas,

Oh Goddess always served by sages and devas, I salute you who is worshipped by devas.

7.Trinethraam , Sankarim , gowrim boga moksha pradhaam Shivaam,

Maha mayaam, jagad bheejam , Vandhe thwaam Jagad easwarim.

Oh three eyed one, Oh Sankari , Oh Gowri Oh Goddess who grants pleasure and salvation , Oh consort of Lord Shiva,

Oh great illusion , Oh seed of the world , I salute you who is the goddess of the world.

8.Saranagatha jeevanaam , sarva dukha vinasinim,

Sukha sampathkarim nithyaam, vande thwam prakruthim paraam.

Oh goddess who destroys all the sorrows of beings surrendering to you,

Oh Goddess who grants wealth and pleasure , I salute you who is the divine nature.

9.DEvyashtakamidham punyam Yoganandena nirmitham,

Ya padeth bhakthi bhavena labhathe sa param sukham.

If this octet on the Goddess written by Yogananda ,

Is read with devotion ,by any one, he would get pleasure as well as divinity.

Sloka prayers for solving various problems

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Sloka prayers for solving various problems

Compiled by

Sri Vathsa Somadeva Sharma

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

These slokas and the method of chanting them have been taken from a book “Stotra Chinthamani” Compiled by Sri Vathsa Somadeva SArma and published in Tamil by Surabhi Jagatguru SAthabdhi publications , Madras

1.For getting rid of diseases

(Prayer is addressed to Balambika oif Vaitheeswaran koil0

Bakambikesa Vaidhyesa , bhava roga haredusa,

Japen nama thrayam nithyam Maha roga nivaranam,

Lord of Balambika, God of doctors, Hara the god who removes disease of birth and death,

He who reads these three names daily, would get rid of great diseases.

2.For getting rid of diseases

(chant this 108 times and apply sacred ash.Disease would go away .If it is serious repeat for 40 days,)

Achyutha, Anantha , Govinda nama ucharana Beshajath

Nasyanthi sakalaa rogaa , sathyam sathyam Vadamyaham

Achyutha, Anantha , Govinda , after reciting these names,

All diseases would be destroyed, I am telling the truth, the truth.

3.For getting rid of misery

(To be read eight times)

Duswapna , dusshakuna , durgathi, dhourmanasya,

Durbiksha , duevyasana dussasha duryasamsi,

Uthpatha thapa , visha bheethim asathkara karthim,

Vyadheemscha nasayathu may jagathaam adheesa.

Oh owner and lord of this universe , please destroy ,

Bad dreams, bad omens , bad fate , a sick mind ,

Famine . sorrow , unbearable pain, bad name ,

The growing sorrow, fear of poison and misery created by planets.

4.To get rid of bad dreams

To get the effect of reading Shiva SAhasranama

(To be read three times)

Shivo, Maheswaraschaiva , Rudhro , Vishnu , pithamaha ,

SAmsara Vaidhya , Sarvesa , Paramathma SAdashiva.

Shive, Maheswara, Rudra, Vishnu , Brahm,

The doctor of domestic life, The god of all , the divine soul and the Sadashiva.

5.To get desires fulfilled

(this has to be chanted 108 times after bath for 40 days.)

Yekam Brahmaiva, advitheeyam samastham,

SAthyam sathyam neha naanaasthi kinchith,

Yeko Rudra na advitheeyathasthe ,

Thasmath yekam thwaam prapadhye mahesam.

Brahma is only one and he does not have two,

This is the truth, the truth and all other things are lie,

Rudra is only one and he does not have any two,

And so Oh great God I salute you who is only one

6.To avoid bad dreams

(Chant 3 times before retiring to bed)

Achyutham, Kesavam , Vishnum , Harim , SAthyam , Janardhanam,

Hamsam Narayanam Krishnam japeth Duswapna SAnthaye.

He who chants “Achyutha , Kesava , Vishnu , Hari , Sathya and Janardhana,

Hamsa , Narayana and Krishna , would make his bad dreams peaceful.

7.To get rid of sins

(chant it three times as soon as you get up. Sins done in the previous day will vanish.)

Vishnum, NarayanAM , Krishnam, Madhavam, Madhusudanam,

‘Harim naraharim vandhe Govindham , dadhi Vamanam.

I salute Vishnu , Narayana , Krishna , Madhava , Madhusudana,

Hari , Narasimha , Govinda and Vamana

8.To get rid of incurable diseases

(chant this 1008 times in the morning for 40 days)

Om Nama paramarthaya purushaya Mahathmane ,

Aroopa bahu roopaya , vyapine paramathmane .

Om I salute the Purusha who is the truth and a Great one ,

Who is without form , who has several forms , Who is the divine soul who is spread everywhere.

9.To get result equal to performing a Yaga

Namaskara Smrutho Yagna , sarva Yagna , uthamam, Uthama ,

Namami sathatham Samedhava Praseedathu.

Salutations to smruthi , Yagna(fire sacrifice), All yagnas are great , and great ,

I always salute Devas and let the Good fire sacrifices be pleased with me.

10.To get effect of Performing Oupasana

(This has to be chanted at dawn, non and dusk)

Chathurbischa Chathrbischa thwabhyaam panchaprevasha,

Hooyadesa punar dwaabhyaam sano Vishnu praseedathu.

Using four things, four things , you enter the fifth stage ,

In the case of fire sacrifice and Lord Vishnu would be pleased with you.

11.To remove the sins of not doing rituals properly.

(Chanting this thrice in the morning and in evening ,

Removes sin of not doing Sandhya as well as doing it late.)

Paaramparam Vishnu Apara para para prebhya Parmathma roopi,

Sa Brahmapara para paara Bhootha para paraanaam Abhipara Bhootha.

Vishnu who has the form of divine God makes us cross from one shore to another,

As he is shore to the sea of sorrow as well as sea of the cycle of birth and death.

12.Prayer to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Namasthe sthanum anagam namaye vanamalinam,

Namasye halalam gale eesaanam , Namasyeaham Sriya pathim

I salute the ever permanent one , I salute him who wears the forest garland,

I salute he who has halahala poison in the neck , I salute consort of Lakshmi.

13.To prevent messengers from God of death from troubling us

(The messangers of Yama will not trouble us if we chant this prayer)

Vishno , Nrusimha , Madhusoodana , Chakrapane,

Gowripathe , Gireesa, Sankara , Chandra chooda,

Narayana , Asura nibarhana , Sarangapane ,

THyajyaa badaya ithi santhatham AAmanandi

I always pray that the messengers of Yama should be kept away,

Oh Vishnu, Oh Man lion , Oh killer of Madhu . Oh holder of Chakra ,

Oh consort of Parvathi , Oh God of the mountain , Oh Sankara, Oh God who wears the moon,

Oh Narayana, Oh killer of Asuras , Oh holder of SAranga.

14.Trimurthi Sthuthi

(Prayer to the trinity . Chanting it three times,

Destroys sin committed by mind, words and body)

Srujathi Vidhi samaakhya Rajasena Aathmana asou,

Vahathi Hari samakhya Sathwa nishta prapancham,

Harathi hara samakhya thamasim yethya vruthim,

Madhu Madana Mahimnaam asthi Vethaa nakopi.

As Brahma he creates the world and has Rajasic qualities,

As Vishnu he takes care of its upkeep and has Sathwa qualities,

As Shiva , he destroys the world and has thamasic qualities,

And who can really know the greatness of killer of Madhu?

For increase in knowledge , to pass in examination

(this has to be chanted eight times in the morning

15.Bhashyathi sarva sashtraani , yechanye niyamaa thadhaa ,

Aksharanicha sarvaani thwanthu devu namosthuthe.

I salute her who is the goddess of interpretation of all Sastras ,

As well as other works laying down rules as well as all alphabets.

16.To attract one individual

(Chant 108 times, writing every time the name of person,

Who has to be attracted on saffron on turmeric powder and wear that powder.)

Trilokya mohanaakare , trilokya pari poojithe ,

Trilokyam they vase, devi trilokyammay vasam kuru).

Oh Goddess who has a form that attracts all the three worlds,

Oh Goddess who is worshipped by all the three worlds,

Oh Goddess who has all the three worlds in her control,

Please put all the three worlds under my control.

17.To destroy sin committed by the mind

(This has to be chanted eight times at dawn and dusk)

Vibhatheeya Shivasane , Shivena saakam avyaya,

Hiranmaye Athinirmale Namami thaam Himathrijaam.

I salute her who sits with Lord Shiva on the shining seat of Shiva ,

The golden goddess , who is extremely pure and who is daughter of Himalayas.

18.To get cured of poxes

(To be chanted 108 times for three days , for the sick man by another one,

Standing in water )

Vandeham Seethalaam devim rasabasthaam , digambaraam,

Marjanee kalasopetham visphota kavi nasinim.

I salute the Goddess Sitala(cold one) sitting on a donkey , wearing the sky as cloth ,

Who holds in her hand a broomstick and a pot , who would cure all poxes.

19.To increase memory and avoid loss of memory

(To be chanted 108 times daily)

Yaa devi sarva bhootheshu Smruthi roopena samshthithaa,

Namasthasyai , namasthasyai, namasthasyai namo nama.

I salute her, salute her and salute her , who exists,

In all beings in the form of memory.

20.To get cured of Cholera

(Take water in a copper pot and chant this 108 times,

And make the patient drink the water.,If you daily chant this ,

You would not get attacked by Cholera.)

Namo Bhagwathi thwam may Vishnu SAkthi haraa shubham,

Uthsadaya naya kshipram dhoore kuru vishoochikaam,

Salutations the Goddess who is the power of Lord Vishnu ,

Please destroy and quickly throw for a long distance the attack of Cholera.

21.To get rid of diseases of the eye

(to be chanted 12 times daily , 108 times on Sundays and first of the Sanskrit months,

And should be offered Jaggery rice as Naivedhya. This is a part of my post of Soorya sthava Raja)

Vivarthano Vivaswaam cha Marthando, Bhakaro Ravi,

Loka prakasaka , Sriman Loka Chakshu Maheswara,

Loka Sakshi , Trilokesa , Kartha , hartha thamiraha ,

Thapana Thapanaischaiva Suchi Sapthaswa vahana ,

Gabasthi hastha brahmanya sarva deva namaskrutha ,

SAreera aarogyadaschaiva Dhana vrudgi Yasaskara.

The transformer, one who shines , bird of the sky , the one who lights ,one who bestows,

One who lights the world , the eye of the world , the great lord,

The witness of the world , The god of three worlds, the doer, the destroyer and killer of night ,

He who heats he who cools , the pure one, one who rides on seven horses,

He who has shining hands, one who has realized Brahman , one who is saluted by all devas,

He who improves health , increases wealth and fame.

22.To remove Balarishta

(this has to be chanted 100 times , written on a card and hung on the cradle

Of the baby.This would remove difficulties during child hood.)

Brahma, Vishnu , Shiva, Skandha , Gowri, Lakshmir Maheswara,

Rakshanthu jwara dahartham Munchanthu cha Kumarakam

Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu , Lord Shiva, Lord Subrahmanya ,Goddess Parvathi, Goddess Lakshmi, The greatest god,

May protect from fever and thirst and set free this baby from all troubles.

23.To get rid of barrenness among ladies

(these names of 18 Puranas should be chanted once daily and 108 times in the Shukla Dwadasi of the Karthigai month)

Brahmam , Padmam , Vaishnavyancha , SAivam , Bhagwadam thadaa,

Bavishyam Naradheeyamcha Markandeya Adha param,

Aagneyam Brahmam Vaivartham Lingam Varaha meva cha,

Skandhamcha Vamanam KOurmam., Mathsyam , Garudam Meva cha,

Brahmandancha puranadhi padathaam puthrathaa nija

One who reads the names of Brahma Purana , Padma Purana , Vishnu Purana,, Saiva Purana,

Bhagwatha , Bhavishya Purana , Narada Purana , Markandeya Purana ,

Agneya Purana , Brahma vaivartha Purana , Linga Purana, Varaha Purana,

Skandha Purana Vamana Purana , Koorma Purana , Mathsya Purana, Garuda Purana,

Brahamnda Purana would definitely get a son.

24.To give birth to a son

(Daily this has to be chanted 108 times, Payasa offered as Naivedhya and distributed among children)

Kausalya Ajanayath Ramam, sarva lakshana Samyutham,

Vishno , ardham maha bagam puthram Ishvaku vardhanam.

Kausalya gave birth to Rama who was gifted with all good qualities,

Who was half of Vishnu , who was great and increased the Ikshuvaku dynasty.

25.To get married quickly

(To be chanted by the girl or boy or their parents daily 108 times)

Janakasya vacha vichruthwaa paaneen panibhi asprusan,

Chathvarasthe satha srunaam Vasishtasya mathesthitha.

Hearing the words of Janaka , the four held the hand by their hands ,

Of the daughters of Janaka due to the advice expressed by Vasishta

26.To get rid of diseases like epilepsy and fainting

(Chant 108 times)

Gurave sarva lokanam, bhishaje bhava roginam,

Nidhaye sarva vidhyanam, Dakshinamurthaye nama

Salutaions to thr God of South,

Who is the teacher of all the world,

Who is the doctor for all diseases,

And who is the store house of all knowledge.

27.To realize success in what we do

(As soon as you start some thing recite this ten times)

Sthutha si thvam Maha devi , visudhena antharathmana,

Jayo bhavathu may nithyam sarva karye prasathatha.

Oh great goddess I pray you with a pure heart,

Please bless me that I succeed in this activity.

28.To get rid of danger

(daily pray ten times and when great danger comes chant 1008 times)

Aapadam apa hartharam dhataram sarva sampadam,

Lokabhi ramam Sri ramam bhooyo bhooyo namamyaham.

My prostrations to that Sri Rama,

Who removes all dangers in life,

Who gives all riches to his devotees,

And who is the darling of all the world.

29.To get rid of fear of enemy, To get rid of sorrow

(Salute Lord Rama and chant 1008 times)

Aarthanaam aarthi hantharam bheethanam bheetha nasanam,

Dwishatham kaladandam tham Ramachandram namamyaham

My salutations to that Ramachandra,

Who wipes of all miseries of the miserable,

Who wipes away all fear from those afraid,

And who is the God of death to his enemies.

30.To avoid accidental death

(Chant this 1008 times and apply sacred ash)

Mruthyunjayaya Rudraya , Neelakantaq Shambhave ,

Amruthesaya sarvaya Mahadevaya they nama.

Oh God who has won over death, Oh angry God , Oh God with blue neck , Oh Shambu,

Oh God of the nectar , Oh Shiva , Oh Mahadeva, I salute you.

31.To get the grace of Goddess

(Chant this ten times daily)

Pathaya vaa patale , Sthapaya vaa sakala Bhuvana samraye,

Matha thava pada yugalam , munchami naiva munchami.

Push me in to Patala or establish me as the king of the universe,

Oh Mother , I would not leave your two feet, will not leave.

32.To get rid of fear of theft

(To be chanted daily before sleep)

Kanthareshva sannannam magnanancha Maharnave ,

Dasyu birvaa nirudhatham thwam gathi paramanruganaam.

When I am exhausted in the forest or drowning in the sea ,

To those who suffer due to thieves , you are the only shelter.

33.To avoid becoming a widow

(To be chanted by unmarried girls and Sumangalis three times a day.)

Omkara poorvike Devi , Veena pusthaka Dharini,

Vedambike , namasthubhyam avaidavyam prayacha may.

Oh Goddess who was prior to “Om” , who carried a book and a Veena,

Oh mother of Vedas I salute you, Please do not make me a widow.

34.To get rid of dosha of widowhood

(After performing pooja to Thulasi , this should be chanted 12 times.)

Thanmoole sarva theerthaani , yan madhye sarva devathaa,

Yadagre sarva vedancha , thulasim thaam namayaham.

I salute the Thulasi in whose reads all sacred waters stay,

In the middle of which all devas live and in the tip of which all Vedas exist.

35.To get the effect of having done Aswamedha

(this should be repeated thrice in front of Thulasi plant)

Brinda , Brindavanee , Viswapoojithaa , Viswapavani ,

Pushpasara , nandhanee cha Thulasi Krishna jeevani

Brinda, One who is even Brindavana , One worshipped by the world , one which makes world pure,

One who is essence of flowers, The daughter , Thulasi and one who lives with Krishna.

36.To get blessing of Lakshmi/To get a job

(to be chanted 10 times daily .

On Fridays chant it 108 times after lighting a ghee lamp.

Sri devihi amruthoth bhootha , Kamala , Chandra Shobhanaa,

Vishnu pathni Vaishnavi cha Vararohascha Sarngini,

Hari Priya , Deva devi , Mahalakshmischa Sundari

Sridevi , she who rose with nectar , great lotus like goddess , She who shines like moon,

Wife of Vishnu , Consort of Vishnu , Consort of Varaha , She who holds Sarnga bow ,

She who is darling of Hari , The Goddess of gods , Mahalakshmi, the pretty Goddess.

37.To get rid of poverty

(To be repeated three times in the dawn and at dusk)

Yaduth bhava , sathva rajasthamogunaa sargga,

Sthuthi dwamsa nidhana karina,

Yadichayaa viswamidam bhava bhavou thaothi,

Moola prakruthim nathasmatrhaam.

We salute that primeval power from whom ,

The sathva, Rajas and Thamo gunas originated ,

And are engaged in creation, upkeep and destruction of the world,

And due to her wish the world does good or bad deeds.

38.To get rid of worries and depression.

(Daily chant this three times at dawn and dusk)

Namo mathsya koormadhi nanaswaroopa roopai ,

Sadaa bhaktha karya udyathaya aarthi hanthre ,

Vidathraathi sarga sthithi dwamsa karthre,

Gadhaa sankha padmari hasthaya thesthu.

Salutations to the one who took different forms like Fish and Turtle,

Who is always engaged in helping his devotees,

Who gets the job of creation , upkeep and destruction by Lord Brahma and others,

And who holds the mace conch , Lotus flower in his hands .

39.To salute Brahmins

(Sloka told before saluting Brahmins)

Viprogha Darasanath sadhya ksheeyanthe paparasAYA,

Vandanath mangala avapthi , archanath achyutham.

On seeing a Brahmin group all sins would go away,

On saluting them we get auspiciousness and

By worshipping them We get the world of Achyutha.

40.To sprinkle the water used to wash the feet of a Brahmin

SAmastha sampath samavapthi hethava samudhitha, aapathkula dhooma kethava,

Apara samsara samudhra sethava punanthu maam Brahmana pada pamsava.

Let this dust of the feet of Brahmin ,

Which is the cause of attainment of all wealth,

Which is a destructive comet for expected dangers

And is a bridge to the endless ocean of Samsara,

To give endless satisfaction to our manes

41.For cleaning the ground to do chanting

(To be chanted before chanting the names of God)

Apasarpanthu ye bhoothaa , ye bhoothaa bhuvi samsthithaa,

Ye bhoothaa vignakarthaara dehaschanthu Shiva aagnayaa

These Bhoothas which spy on me and these Bhoothas who are on earth ,

This Bhootha which create obstacles may go away due to the order of Lord Shiva.

42.To clean the water in the kalasa(pot) meant for worship

Kalasaya mukhe Vishnu , Kanda Rudra Samasrutha,

Kukshouthu sagaraa sarve sapthakveepaa vasundaraa.

Rig vedadha Yajurveda , Sama vedhopi atharvana,

Angaischa sahithaa Vedaa kalasambu samasrithaa,

Gangecha Yamune chaiva Godavari Saraswathi,

Narmadhe Sindhu Cauvery Jalesmin sannidhim kuru.

On the face of the pot is Lord Vishnu, on its neck is Rudraa,

On its stomach is the sea, seven islands and earth,

Rig Veda , Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharvana Veda,

Along with their branches are present in the pot,

Also river Ganga, Yamuna , Godavari, Saraswathi,

Narmada , Sindhu and Cauvery are present in the water inside.

43.For ringing the bell during worship

AAgamatrhanthu devaanaam gamanarthanthu Raakshasaam,

Kuru gandaravam thathra devathahvana lanchanam.

For the coming of devas and for going away of the asuras,

Make that sound which would be welcoming the devas.

44.To pour the water in Conch round the god

Sankhamadhye sthitham thoyam SAnkaropari,

Anga lagnam manushyaanaam Brahmahathyaa aayudham saheth.

If the water in the conch which was poured over Lord Shiva,

Touches the body of human being, Even the sin ofkilling a Brahmin would go away.

45.To take the sacred water after anointing God

1.Akala mruthyu haranam , sarva vyadhi nivaranam,

SAmastha papa kshaya karam , Shiva(Vishnu) padodakam

The water washing the feet of Lord Shiva(vishnu)

Would avoid accidental early deaths , Would cure all diseases,

And would also destroy all the sins committed.

2.Darasanth nikhila kilbishabhakam , sparsanath Akhila,

Kamadham shubham, Prasanasch parmartha bodhakam,

Chandrachooda saranodhakam Bhaje

I sing praises of water washing the feet of God who wears the moon,

Which removes all seen if seen , fulfills all desires just by touching ,

Would give you realization of Philosophy by taking it.

46.Prayer to the God

Anayasena marjanam , vinaa dainyena jeevanam,

Dehi may krupayaa Shambo thwayi bhakthir achanjalaam.

Oh God shambhu please grant an easy death ,

And a life without dependence,

To me who has unshaken faith in you.

47.To give away our duty to God.

Kayenavacha Manasendryrva budhyatmanava prakrithai swabhawat,

Karomi yadyat sakalam parasmai narayanayethi samarpayami 33

I offer all that I do,

To :Lord Narayana,

Whatever I do with my body,

Whatever I do with my mind,

Whatever I do with my brain,

Whatever I do with my soul,

48.As soon as we see our food

Asmakam nithyam asthu yethath

Let this be made available to me daily.

49.As soon as food is served on the leaf

Annapurne Mahadevi , Shankara prana vallabhe ,

Jnana vairagya sidhyartham Bikshaam dehi cha Parvathi

Oh great goddess Annapurna , who is the dear wife of Lord Shiva,

Oh Parvathi , give me alms for the sake of wisdom and detachment.

50.After taking meals , the water which has been taken by us

(The water remaining in hand after “amruthapi dhanamasi)

Should be taken round the leaves and left on right side.

Say “ Annadatha Sukheebhava”-let those who gave food have a pleasant life)

Rourave apunya nilaye , Padma arbudha nivasinaam,

Artheenaam udakam datham akshayyam upathishtathu.

In the hell called Raurava , to those millions of souls,

Who need water , May this water be available without getting over.

51.For food getting digested after eating

Vathapi raksho baksha , sa thwam Vindhya parvatha Garvahaa,

Samudhra Theertha panaasu Jeernam kuru mamasanam

Oh sage who ate Vatapi, Of sage who destroyed the pride of Vindhyas,

Oh sage who drank the ocean water, please digest the food that I have taken

52.Saying this touch the water and then the stomach

To do Pradakshina(circambulation0

Yaani kaani cha paapani , Janmanthara kruthani cha,

Thani thani vinasyanthi Pradakshina pade pade

All those sins that were done over several births ,

Would one by one get destroyed when we do Pradakshina.

53.Places of salvation

Daasanath Abra sadasi , jananath Kamalalaye ,

Kasyanthu maranath mukthi , Smaranath arunachale

Seeing Chidambaram, Being born in Thirivarur,

Dying in Benares and just thinking of Thiruvannamalai would lead to salvation.

54.The greatness of Cauvery

Trirathram Jahnavi thoye , Saptha rathranthu yamune ,

Sadhya punaati Cauvery papam aamaranathikam.

All sins would be washed away by taking bath for three days in Ganges,

Seven days in Yamuna and just by taking bath in Cauvery.

55.Seeing of Sethu in Rameswaram

Raghu veera pada nyasa pavithra krutha pamsave ,

dAsa kanda sirachedha hethave sethave nama.

Oh place which is made holy by the touch of the feet of Rama,

I salute you Sethu who is cause of slaying of Ravana.

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Rama Krutha Parvatha Vardhini Ashtakam

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Parvatha Vardhini is the Consort of Lord Ramanatha of Rameswaram.. Here is a rare octet addressed to her. It is supposed to have been written by Lord Rama himself .)

1.Sevyaam sadhu janai , Saroja nayanaam , poornenendu Bhimbananaam,

EEdyagama Vedhibir muni ganai dhyeyaam SAda yoghibhi,

Dhyeyaam Dumburu, Narada prapruthibhir , Brahmathibhir poojithaam,

Vandhe Parvatha vardhithaam , smitha mukhim , Sri ramanadheswarim.

I salute Goddess Parvatha Vardini , who has a smiling face , who is the Goddess of Ramanadha,

Who is served by good people , who has a lotus like eyes, who has face like the full moon,

Who is praised by Vedas mand groups of sages , who is meditated upon by Yogis,

Who is meditated upon by Dumburu, Narada and others and is worshipped by Brahma and others.

2.Gowrim , Hara kireeta noopura lasad Kandenndhu bhooshanvithaam,

Vidhyaam Vedasiropireedya mahimaa meesana dehaalaayam,

Bhakthabheshta vara pradhana chathuram , samsara samharineem,

Vandhe Parvatha vardhithaam , smitha mukhim , Sri ramanadheswarim.

I salute Goddess Parvatha Vardini , who has a smiling face , who is the Goddess of Ramanadha,

Who is Gowri , who wears the crown, necklace, anklet and crescent of the moon,

Who is knowledge , who has the greatness of being served by the head of the Vedas,

Who has the body of Shiva as her temple , who is great in granting boons to devotees and who destroys the cycle of domestic life .

3.Maya mathra vinoda nirmitha jagat rakshantha kruthyanvitham,

Sedhou sadaramakadakila jagat kshemaya samprasthithaam,

Bhakthagowka , vanaanalojjwala shikaam , rajeeva nethra dwayaam,

Vandhe Parvatha vardhithaam , smitha mukhim , Sri ramanadheswarim.

I salute Goddess Parvatha Vardini , who has a smiling face , who is the Goddess of Ramanadha,

Who is busy in protecting the world which was made by illusion as her sports,

Who is respectfully staying on the Sethu(bridge) for the protection of the entire world,

Who has hair shining like for the3 sake of devotees, and who has two lotus like eyes.

4.Durge , Gowri, Bhavani , Parvathy Shive , Sarvani, Rudra priye,

Mathar loka jananya abheeshta varade , Sailendra kanye , Ume,

Chinthatheethapathe, chiranthana nuthe , shad vakthra leelarathe,

Vandhe Parvatha vardhithaam , smitha mukhim , Sri ramanadheswarim.

I salute Goddess Parvatha Vardini , who has a smiling face , who is the Goddess of Ramanadha,

Who is Durga , Gowri , Bhavani , Parvathi , Wife of Shiva , Wife of Sarva(shiva) and darling of Rudra,

Who fulfills the wishes of ladies who are the mothers of the world, Who is Uma, the daughter of king of mountain,

Who has the form that is beyond thought , who has been prayed to from ancient times, Who enjoys the play of The six headed one.

5.Gandarva amara, yakshapannagavathu, seemantha lagnangrike,

BHakthabheeshtatha kalpa kayitha bujesamveekshidesanane,

Kandenthwankitha masthake , trinayane, Peethambare , Shyamale,

Vandhe Parvatha vardhithaam , smitha mukhim , Sri ramanadheswarim.

I salute Goddess Parvatha Vardini , who has a smiling face , who is the Goddess of Ramanadha,

Who has on the partition of her hair , Gandharwas, Devas, Yakshas and serpents,

Whose hands fulfill the wishes of desires of her devotees, Who is the entrance to the heavens just by her look,

Who wears the moon on her head, who has three eyes , Who wears yellow silk and who is black in colour.

6.Gaythryadhi sarojadhi kelagai sadaa sevithaam,

Raja karna vilambi kundala mani sreni prabha ranjithaam,

Uthunga sthana Madhya yugma vilasad haaraam, karrala alakam,

Vandhe Parvatha vardhithaam , smitha mukhim , Sri ramanadheswarim.

I salute Goddess Parvatha Vardini , who has a smiling face , who is the Goddess of Ramanadha,

Who is served always by Gayathri amidst the dancing lotus flowers,

Who has stately ear studs on her ears, who is illuminated by a series of lights ,

Who has her necklace lying on her two lofty breasts and who has splendid curly locks.

7.Raksha raja vadauga sodana krupaa poornaava lokekshane,

Sarva vyakula thapa soka samane , Samrajya soubhagyathe ,

Hathya kauga vinasana sthuthipathe , Mruthyunjaya ardhakruthe,

Vandhe Parvatha vardhithaam , smitha mukhim , Sri ramanadheswarim.

I salute Goddess Parvatha Vardini , who has a smiling face , who is the Goddess of Ramanadha,

Who after killing the asura kings , looks at people with a purifying complete look,

Who puts an end to all worries , pains and sorrows, Who brings luck to the kingdom,

Who is prayed after killing of enemies and who occupies half part of him who won over death.

8.Chithadrsa vikasi varshama ruchiraam , uthphulla vakthrambujaam,

Veeksha labdha Virincha , Vishnu , vibhavaa mapath sahayangrikaam,

DEvim daivatha brundha vanditha padhaam, daithyendra samharineem,

Vandhe Parvatha vardhithaam , smitha mukhim , Sri ramanadheswarim.

I salute Goddess Parvatha Vardini , who has a smiling face , who is the Goddess of Ramanadha,

Who with her pure mind is showering beauty , Who has a fully open lotus like face ,

Who helps in time of danger Brahma , Vishnu and others who look up to her,

Who is the Goddess whose feet is saluted by hoards of devas and who is the killer of Asura kings.

9.Mathar haimavatheeswari trinayane Dakshayani eesa priye,

Balendu ankitha masthake , aruna ruche , Shad vakthra peetha sthane,

Maam Ramam , Jankathmajaam cha sahajam Sugreeva mukhyaan kapeen,

SArvaan thrahi namosthuthe , Bhagawathi Sri Ramanadheswarim.

Oh Goddess , Oh Goddess of Ramanadha , Oh mother , Oh golden goddess,

Oh Daughter of Daksha , Of darling of Lord Shiva , Oh Goddess who wears the moon on her head ,

Oh goddess of brilliant red colour , Oh Goddess whose breasts are fed by the six headed god,

Me who is Rama , The daughter of Janaka and my friend Sugreeva and his monkey chiefs may please be protected.

Namo, namo , Gauri punar namo nama Namashive , Raghava sannuthe nama,

Namo bhavanyai Varade namo Nama , Namo nama Sankara Vallabhe nama.

Salutations and salutations to Gauri, again salutations,

Salutations and salutations Oh Parvathi , OH goddess prayed by Raghava , Salutations,

Salutations Bhavani , Salutations to Goddess who blesses,

Salutations and Salutations to consort of Lord Shiva, Salutations.

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22.Yetan mahathmya samyuktham Geeta bhasyam karothi ya,

Sa that phalamapnothi durlabhaam gatrhim aapnuyath.

One who studies Gita along with Gita Mahatmya,

Would get results for that and would get an unattainable state.

23. Sutha Uvacha

Sutha said

Mahathmyam yethad Gitaya maya proktham sanathanam

Gitanthe cha padethyastha yaduktham thath phalam labeth.

This eternal Gita Mahatmya which was told by me ,

Should be read at the end of Gita and then one would realize the results mentioned.

Ithi Sri Varaha purane Sri Gita Mahatmyam sampoornam

Thus ends the “greatness of Gita”, which occus in the Varaha Purana.

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Veda Vyasa’s Bhagawathi Stotram

Veda Vyasa

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(The Sanskrit text of this great prayer is available in http://www.riiti.com/866/bhagvati_stotram_by_vedavyas )

1.Jaya bhagawathi devi namo varade,

Jaya papa vinasini bahu baladhe,

Jaya Shumha Nishumba kapala dhare,

Pranamami thu devi nararthi hare

Victory to Goddess Bhagawathi ,salutations to her who blesses,

Victory to destroyer of sins who has several strengths,

Victory to her who holds the skull of Shumbha and Nishumbha,

Salutations to her who kills the enemies of men.

Jaya Chandra divakara nethra dare,

Jaya pavaka Bhooshitha vakthra vare,

Jaya Bhairava deha neeli na pare,

Jaya anthaka daithya visosha hare

Victory to her who has sun and moon as eyes,

Victory to her who is the ornament of blessed people,

Victory to her who makes the body of Bhairava ,

And she who makes the killer asuras weak.

Jaya mahisha vimardhini soola kare,

Jaya loka samastha papa hare,

Jaya devi pithamaha Vishnu nuthe,

Jaya Bhaskara chakra chiro vinathe

Victory with trident in hand killed Mahisha,

Victory to her who destroys sins of all people,

Victory to goddess to whom Vishnu and Brahma are devotees,

Victory to her to whom the Sun God and Chakra salute

Jaya shanmuga saydha Isha nuthe,

Jaya sagara gamini Shambhu nuthe,

Jaya dukha daridra vinasa kare,

Jaya Puthra kalathra vivrudhi kare

Victory to her who is praised by Subrahmanya who is armed,

Victory to her who is praised by Goddess Ganges who went to sea Through Lord shiva,

Victory to her who destroys sorrow and poverty,

Victory to her ho gives sons and wife

Jaya devi samastha sareera dhare,

Jaya naga vidarsani dukha kare,

Jaya vyadhi vinasini Moksha kare,

Jaya vanchitha darsini sidhi vare

Victory to her to carries all bodies,

Victory to her who shows heaven

Victory to her who destroys sickness and gives salvation,

Victory to her who gives the desired powers,

Ethad Vyasa krutham stotram Ya padeth niyatha suchi,

Gruhe vaa sudhi havena pretha hagwathi sad

If this prayer composed y sage Vyasa is chanted with the required purity,

In home or ith purity in mind, the goddess would love you always.

Namagiri Thayar Stotram for proficiency in Mathematics

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Namagiri Thayar Stotram

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This prayer is addressed to Goddess Namagiri, The goddess in the Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Namakkal in Tamil Nadu. The mathematiocal genius Dr.Srinivasa Ramanujam belonged to this place and considered that his knowledge of Mathematics was due to the grace of this goddess. He was fond of chanting the following stotra. Devotees believe that chanting this stota would make you strong in Mathematics. The original stotra in Tamil is available in

http://www.harshan.in/Tamilnadu%20Temples/vharshan_temple_NamakkalNarasimharTemple.htm . The audio can be heard in

http://kingofjungles.blogspot.in/2012/12/namagiri-stotra-video-srinivasa.html )

Sri Vidya Mantra Ratna Prakatitha Vibhavaa

Sri Subalaapoorna Kaama, sarveshaprathidhaa

Sakala suranoothaa Sarvasaamraajyathaathri

Lakshmi Sri Veda Garba Vidhurathu Mathisaa Vishwa Kalyaanabhooma

Vishwa Kshemaatham Yoga Vimala Gunavathi Vishnu Vakshathalastha

(- Courtesy - Krishna Kumar,)

Salutations to the goddess who is blessed as one who proclaims the gem like Sri Vidhya Manthra,

Who fulfils the desire of power, Who is considered as all the Gods,

Who is praised by all devas, who is the queen of all empires,

Who is Lakshmi , Who has within her all Vedas, who is learned and intelligent ,

Who wishes for the good of the universe, Who is the pure one who wishes for welfare of the world,

Who is one who has all the good in her and Who stays on the chest of Vishnu.

Sage Ashtavakra’s Krishna Sthuthi

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Sage Ashtavakra’s Krishna Sthuthi

Sage Ashtavakra

(This great prayer is from Brahma Vaivartha Purana. The Sanskrit original can be found in

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0ByHsyol17T5XcGF4S0xMVFFoZ00/edit )

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Ashtavakra Uvacha:-

Ashtavakra said:-

1.Gunatheetha , gunadhara , gunabheeja , gunathmaka,

Guneesa , guneenaam bheeja , gunayana namosthu threy.

I salute the store house of virtue , who is above virtue , who is the basis of virtue,

Who is the soul of virtue, who is the god of virtue and who is the seed of good nature.

2.Sidhi swaroopa , sidhyamsa , sidha bheeja parathpara,

Sidhi sidha gunadheesa sidhanam gurave nama.

Salutations to the teacher of Sidhas who is Personification of attainment , One whose part is attainment One who is root of attainment , one who is above divinity and one who is the store house of attainment and knowledge.

3.Hey Veda Bheeja, Vedagna , Vedin veda vidham vara ,

Vedagnaathaa aadhya roopesa , vedagnesa namosthuthe.

Hey root of Vedas , expert in Vedas, the follower of Vedas, One who has divided Vedas,
One who is not known by Vedas, one who has primeval form . my salutations to the God of those learned in Vedas.

4.Brahmanthesa , seshendra dharmadheenaam adheeswara,

Sarva sarvesa sharvesa bheejaroopa namosthuthe.

Hey God of Brahma and Anantha ,The lord of Adhi sesha and Dharma ,

Hey God of all , , Lord of Shiva , my salutations to the primeval form.

5.Prakruthe Prakrutha pragna prakrutheesa parathpara ,

Samsara vruksha thadbheeja , phala roopa namosthuthe.

Hey God who knows your nature , Lord of nature , Divine among divines,

The seed of the tree of domestic life , I salute you who has the form of a fruit.

6.Srushti sthithyantha bheejesa , sruthi sthithyantha karana,

Maha Virat tharor bheeja , Radhikesa namosthuthe.

Hey lord of the seed of creation, upkeep and destruction , Hey cause of creation , upkeep and destruction,

Hey seed of the tree of supreme form, I salute the lord of Radha.

7.Aho yasya thraya skandhaa Brahma Vishnuy Maheswaraa,

Sakha, prasakha vedhadyas thapamsi kusumani cha.

Oh God who is the creeper leading to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva,

Who is also branches and sub branches of Vedas and penance.

8.Samsara viphalaa yeva prakruthyanguramethya cha,

Thadadhara, niradharaa sarvadhara namosthuthe.

Who is also the one who makes natural growth in this ineffectual life,

Salutations to one who is the basis , not the basis and the basis of all.

9.Thejoroopa nirakara prathyakshanoohameva cha,

SarvaaKaraa , athiprathyaksha swechamaya namosthuthe.

Oh Lord with shining form , one who does not have form and one who is clearly seen as the germinating power,

My salutations to one who has all forms , who is clearly visible and one who is greatly filled with himself.

Phala sruthi

10.Ithyukthwaa sa muni sreshto nipathya saranambuje,

Pranaams thathyaja yogena thayo prathyaksha yeva cha.

Telling this the great sage fell at his lotus like feet,

And becoming happy at his detachment , he appeared before him.

11.Papatha thathra thad deha pada Padma sameepatha ,

Thath thejas cha samuthasthou jwalad agni shikopamam.

He again fell at his lotus like feet and went near it,

And the power that rose from him was like a raging fire.

12.Saptha thala pramaanam thu chothdhaya cha papatha haa,

Bhramam bhramam cha paritho leenam cha abhooth Padambuje.

Seven times he got up and again fell at his feet,

And unsteadily he tried to take possession of the lotus feet which disappeared.

18.Ashtavakra krutham stotram Pratharuthaya Ya padeth,

Param nirvana moksham cha samponothi na samsaya.

If one reads the prayer composed by Ashtavakra in the morning as soon as he gets up,

He would get detachment and salvation without any doubt.

19.Pranadhiko mumukshunaam stotra rajascha Naradha ,

Harinaaho puraa datho Vaikunto Sankaraya cha

This king of prayers is dearer than their souls to those wanting emancipation ,

This was given by Lord Hari himself in Vaikunta to Lord Shiva.

pan> . v r 0� � aa prathi dinam Kurvanthu vo mangalam.

The nine planets like sun God which do good , The rasis starting from Mesha,

Stars , yogas , thidhis and their gods , Ganas ,

Months weeks , days , dusk as well as night ,

And let all moving and non moving things daily bless me with auspiciousness.

9.Ithyethawaa Mangalashtakamidham Sri VadhiRajeswarai ,

Vyakyatham jagadham abeeshta phaladham sarva asubha dwamsanam,

Mangalyadhi Shubha kriyasu sathatham sandhyasu va padeth,

Darmarthaadhi samastha vanchitha phalam prannothyasou manava.

This octet of auspiciousness written by Sri Vadhi raja,

Fulfills the desires of the world , would destroy all bad things of life,

And should always be read before commencement of auspicious rituals and,

At dusk and dawn and would bless the devotee with,

Dharma, wealth and fulfill all his desires.

s a � y f 0� � the time of death attains liberation.

18.Gitartha shravana aasaktho maha papa yutho apivaa,

Vaikuntam samavapnothi Vishnunaa saha modathe.

Those who are interested in hearing the meaning of Gita,

Though they are great sinners , they would go to Vaikunta,

And lead a life of Joy in the presence of Vishnu.

19.Gitartham dhyayathe nithyam, kruthwaa karmaani bhoorisaha,

Jevan mukthaa sa vijneyo deha anthe paramam padam.

Those who daily meditate on the meaning of Gita ,

After doing very many good deeds,

Would be deemed as ones who have got salvation while being alive,

And at the end of his life , he would reach the divine status.

20.Gitam ashrithya bahavo bhoobujo janakadhayaa,

Nirdhootha kalmashaa loke Geeta yatha paramam padam

Many kings like Janaka have taken refuge in Gita,

Have attained highest status in the divine world

After leading a life without any sin in this world.

21.Gitayaa patanam krithvaa mahathmyam naiva ya padeth,

Vrithaa pato bhaveth thasya srama hyudarithaa.

Those who read Gita and do not read the Gita Mahatmya,

Are doing a reading without any aim ,

And only their great effort would remain.

22.Yetan mahathmya samyuktham Geeta bhasyam karothi ya,

Sa that phalamapnothi durlabhaam gatrhim aapnuyath.

One who studies Gita along with Gita Mahatmya,

Would get results for that and would get an unattainable state.

23. Sutha Uvacha

Sutha said

Mahathmyam yethad Gitaya maya proktham sanathanam

Gitanthe cha padethyastha yaduktham thath phalam labeth.

This eternal Gita Mahatmya which was told by me ,

Should be read at the end of Gita and then one would realize the results mentioned.

Ithi Sri Varaha purane Sri Gita Mahatmyam sampoornam

Thus ends the “greatness of Gita”, which occus in the Varaha Purana.

Vadhi Raja Theertha’s Sri Sarva Mangalashtakam

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Vadhi Raja Theertha’s Sri Sarva Mangalashtakam

Sri Vadhiraja Theetha

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Sri Vadhi Raja Theertha is a great saint from the Dwaitha system. Here is a remarkable prayer for auspiciousness written by him. Every stanza requests a group of gods/people/ sages, planets etc to bless us with auspiciousness. I have earlier translated a similar stotra called “Vara Mangalashtakam” By Kalidasa- http://stotraratna.sathyasaibababrotherhood.org/o20.htm )

1.Lakshmeer yasya parigraha Kamalabhoor soonu, Karuthman Radha,

Pouthra Chandra Vibhooshana , Suraguru seshassayana,

Brahmandam vara mandiram , Sura ganaa yasya prabho ssevaka,

Sa trilokya kutumba palana para , Kuryath sada Mangalam.

Lakshmi married him , his son is lotus born , Garuda is his vehicle,

His grandson is lord Shiva who wears the moon who is the teacher of Devas,

Adhisesha is his bed , the universe is his divine home, All devas are his servants,

And let that God who looks after all the families of three worlds, bless me always with auspiciousness.

2.Brahma , Vayu , Giresa , Seshha , Garudaa Devendra, kamou , Guru,

Chandar arkou varunaa analou anupamou Vidhyes vigneswarou,

Nasathyou niruthir maruth gana yuthaa , parjanya mithradhaya ,

Sasthreega sura pungava , prathi dinam kurvanthu vo mangalam.

Let Brahma, wind god .Lord shiva , Adhisesha , Indra , Kama, Brahaspathi(Guru) ,

Chandra, Sun god , Varuna , fire God, Manu, Yama , Kubhera and Ganesa,

Lord of death , Niryathi , wind God , Lord of rain and Sun God,

And all these devas with their ladies, May bless me daily with auspiciousness.

3.Viswamithra , Parasarou Bragavo Agasthya , Pulasthya , Krathu,

Sriman Athri , Mareechi Kouthsa , pulahaa , Sakthi , Vasishto , angeera,

Mandavyo Jamadagni , Gowthama , Bharadwaja aadhya thapasa,

Srimad Vishnu padabja Bhakthi niradaa , Kurvanthu no mangalam.

Let sages like Viswamithra , Parasara , Bhargava , Agasthya, Pulasthya , Krathu,

Athri , Mareechi Kuthsa , Pulaha , Sakthi , Vasishta , Angeeras,

Mandavya , Jamadagni , Gowthama and Bhardwaja , who are,

Devotees of the lotus like feet of Vishnu, Bless me with auspiciousness.

4.Maandathaa, nahusho , Ambareesha , sagarou Raja prathur haihayasya ,

Sriman Dharma sutho , Nalo, Dasaratho, Ramo, Yayathi , yathu,

Ikshuvakuscha , Vibheeshana Bharatha cha Uthana pada , druva,

Vidhyadhyaa bhuvi buja , prathi dinam kurvanthu vo Magalam

Let kings Mandatha , Nahusha , Ambareesha , Sagara , Prathu, Haihaya ,

Dharma puthra , Nala , Dasaratha , Rama , Yayathi , Yathu,

Ikshuvaku , Vibhishana, Bharatha , Uthana pada , Druva ,

And others who looked after the earth bless me daily with auspiciousness.

5.Sri Merur, Himavanscha , Mandara giri Kailsa sailai thadhaa ,

Mahendro ,malayascha , vindhya nishadhou Simha sthadhaa Raivatha,

SAhyadrir vara Gandhamadhna girir , Mainaka , GHomanthaka,

Vidhyadhyaa bhuvi boo brutha , prathi dinam kurvanthu vo mangalam.

Let the mountains Meru, Himalaya , Mandra , Kailasa c,

Mahendra . Malaya , Vindhya, Nishadha , Simha , Raivatha ,

Western ghats , the divine Gandhamadhana , Mainaka , Gomanthaka,

And others who carry the earth , bless me daily with auspiciousness.

6.Ganga, Sindhu, Saraswathi cha Yamuna , Godavari, Narmadhaa,

Krishnaa , BHeemarathi cha palgu , sarayu , Sri Gandaki , Gomathi,

Kaveri, Kapilaa Prayaga , vinathaa , Vethravathi , ithyadhayo,

Nadhya Sri Hari pada Pankaja Bhava , Kurvanthu vo Mangalam.

Let rivers Ganga , Sindhu, Saraswathi , Yamuna , Narmadha,

Krishna, Bheemarathi , Palgu, Sarayu , Gandaki , Gomathi,

Cauvery , Kapila, Prayaga Vinatha , Vethravathi and others,

Which are from the feet of Lord Vishnu bless me with auspiciousness.

7.Vedascho Upanishad ganascha vividhaa saanka puraanaan vidha,

Vedanthaa api manthra thanthra sahithaa stharka smrutheenaam ganaa,

Kavya alankruthi, neethi nataka ganaa , sabdascha naanaa vidha,

Sri Vishnor guna rasi keerthana karaa , kurvathu vo mangalam.

Let Vedas, all Upanishads SAnkhya , epics,

Vedanthaa , Manthra, Thanthra , Tharka , all smruthees,

Books , figure of speech , law books , All dramas and different words,

All of which praise Lord Vishnu’s characters , bless me with auspiciousness.

8.Aadhithyadhi nava grahaa Shubhakaraa , Meshadhayo Rasayo,

Nakshtrani sayogascha thidhaya , thad devathaa , thad ganaa ,

Maasabdhaa ruthuva sthadaiva divasaa sandhyasthadhaa rathraya ,

Sarve sthavara jangamaa prathi dinam Kurvanthu vo mangalam.

The nine planets like sun God which do good , The rasis starting from Mesha,

Stars , yogas , thidhis and their gods , Ganas ,

Months weeks , days , dusk as well as night ,

And let all moving and non moving things daily bless me with auspiciousness.

9.Ithyethawaa Mangalashtakamidham Sri VadhiRajeswarai ,

Vyakyatham jagadham abeeshta phaladham sarva asubha dwamsanam,

Mangalyadhi Shubha kriyasu sathatham sandhyasu va padeth,

Darmarthaadhi samastha vanchitha phalam prannothyasou manava.

This octet of auspiciousness written by Sri Vadhi raja,

Fulfills the desires of the world , would destroy all bad things of life,

And should always be read before commencement of auspicious rituals and,

At dusk and dawn and would bless the devotee with,

Dharma, wealth and fulfill all his desires.

s a � y f 0� � the time of death attains liberation.

18.Gitartha shravana aasaktho maha papa yutho apivaa,

Vaikuntam samavapnothi Vishnunaa saha modathe.

Those who are interested in hearing the meaning of Gita,

Though they are great sinners , they would go to Vaikunta,

And lead a life of Joy in the presence of Vishnu.

19.Gitartham dhyayathe nithyam, kruthwaa karmaani bhoorisaha,

Jevan mukthaa sa vijneyo deha anthe paramam padam.

Those who daily meditate on the meaning of Gita ,

After doing very many good deeds,

Would be deemed as ones who have got salvation while being alive,

And at the end of his life , he would reach the divine status.

20.Gitam ashrithya bahavo bhoobujo janakadhayaa,

Nirdhootha kalmashaa loke Geeta yatha paramam padam

Many kings like Janaka have taken refuge in Gita,

Have attained highest status in the divine world

After leading a life without any sin in this world.

21.Gitayaa patanam krithvaa mahathmyam naiva ya padeth,

Vrithaa pato bhaveth thasya srama hyudarithaa.

Those who read Gita and do not read the Gita Mahatmya,

Are doing a reading without any aim ,

And only their great effort would remain.

22.Yetan mahathmya samyuktham Geeta bhasyam karothi ya,

Sa that phalamapnothi durlabhaam gatrhim aapnuyath.

One who studies Gita along with Gita Mahatmya,

Would get results for that and would get an unattainable state.

23. Sutha Uvacha

Sutha said

Mahathmyam yethad Gitaya maya proktham sanathanam

Gitanthe cha padethyastha yaduktham thath phalam labeth.

This eternal Gita Mahatmya which was told by me ,

Should be read at the end of Gita and then one would realize the results mentioned.

Ithi Sri Varaha purane Sri Gita Mahatmyam sampoornam

Thus ends the “greatness of Gita”, which occus in the Varaha Purana.

Adhi Sankara’s Gita Mahathmya

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Adhi Sankara’s Gita Mahathmya

Adhi Sankara

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(The Gita Mahathmya which normally one reads after reading Gita is from Varaha Purana. I also found this prayer in the web. It is not listed in the Complete works of Adhi Sankara. You can see another translation of this prayer in

http://www.jagannathavallabha.com/gita/html/gita_mahatmya.html . The summary meaning of one more version , which gives Mahathmya chapter wise is given in

http://omshivam.wordpress.com/sreemad-bhagvad-gita/gita-mahatmya-the-glories-of-the-bhagavad-gita-from-the-padma-purana/

)

1.Gita sasthram idham punyam ,

Ya padeth prayatha Pumaan,

Vishno padam avapnothi

Bhaya Sokadi Vrajeth

That gentleman who reads with humility ,

The science of Gita which is blessed,

Would reach the feet of Lord Vishnu ,

And would be bereft of sorrow and fear

2.Gita adhyayaa sheelasya,

Pranayama paraasya cha ,

Naïve santhi hi paapani ,

Poorva janma kruthani cha.

He who makes reading of Gita a Habit,

And also practices the Prnayama(breathing exercise)

Is not affected by sins, even those of previous births.

3.Mala nirmochanam pumsaam ,

Jala snanan dhine dhine ,

Sakud Gitam bhasi snanam,

SAmsara mala nasanam.

People have to take bath,

In the water day after to remove dirt,

But by taking bath once in the waters of Gita,

He can get rid of the dirt accumulated by the domestic life.

4.Gita, sugita karthavya ,

Kim anyai sastra vistaraihi,

Yaa swayam Padmanabhasya ,

Mukha padmad vinisrutha.

It is our duty to sing the Gita,

Which originated from the mouth,

Of Padmanabha lying on a lotus flower,

And there is no need for any other Sastra in detail.

5.BHarath Amrutha Sarvasvam,

Vishnor vakthraad vinisrutham,

Gita Gangodhakam peethwaa,

Punar janma na vidhyathe.

Gita which is the entire nectar of Mahabharatha ,

Is the one which fell out in the words of Lord Vishnu himself,

And so if yo drink Gita which is like the sacred waters of Ganga,

You would not have one more birth.

6.Sarvo upanishadho Gavo,

Dogdha Gopala Nandana,

Partho vatsah Sudhir bhokthax,

Dugdham Gita amrutham mahad.

All the Upanishads are cows ,

The one who is to milk them is the boy Gopala,

Arjuna is the calf and those who have pure intellects are consumers ,

And the milk is the great nectar of Bhagwad Gita.

7.Yekam sastram , Devaki puthra Gitam,

Yeko devaa Devaki puthra yeva,

Yeko mantra thasya namani yaani,

Karmapi yekam thasya devasya seva.

The only religious book is Gita by the son of Devaki,

The only one God is the son of Devaki herself,

The only chant is the name of him , himself,

And the only job is to service to that God.

Bhagawath Gita Mahathmyam

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Bhagawath Gita Mahathmyam

Lord Vishnu

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(After the days Parayana is completed, it is a common practice to read this(Mahathmya) which is taken from the Varaha Purana. Goddess earth asks Lord Vishnu , how the human being drowned in the net of domestic problems can become his devotee. Lord Vishnu replies that it is done by reading Gita, either fully or a chapter or a verse or even a part of the verse.)

Dharo Uvacha:-

The earth said:-

1.Bhagawan parameshaanaa Bhakthiravyabhi charinee ,

Prarabdham bhujyamanasya kadam bhavathi hey Prabho.

Oh God , Oh divine lord , how can spotless devotion arise and,

Exist in one who is affected by domestic problems?

Sri Vishnor Uvacha:-

Lord Vishnu said:-

2.Prarabdham bujyamano hi Gita abhyasatha sadaa,

SA muktha , sa sukhee loke Karmana nopalipyathe.

If those affected by domestic problems always practice Gita,

They would become free, have a pleasant life and would not be tied by Karma.

3.Maha paapadipaapaani Gitadhyayanam karothi cheth,

Kwachith saparsam na kurvanthi nalinidalam ambuvath.

If one reads and masters Gita , even the greatest sins ,

Would not able to touch you like water would not be able to make lotus leaf wet.

4.Gitayah pusthakam yatra yatra paathaah pravarthathe ,

Tatra sarvaani theerthaani prayagadheeni thathra vai.

Wherever the book of Gita is read , there all sacred waters,

Do act and sacred places like Allahabad are also there.

5.Sarve devaancha rishayo yogeena pannagascha ye,

Gopala Gopika vaapi naaradha uohava parasadai.

All devas, sages , yogis , serpents , Cowherds,

Gopis and sages like Narada and Udhava exist there.

6.Sahayo jayathe seegram yatra Gita pravarthathe ,

Yatra Gita vicharascha patanam srutham,

Tatraaham nischitham prithvi nivasami sadaiva hi.

Help will reach quickly where Gita is there,

And Oh earth, in the places where Gita is read or heard,

I would definitely be there always.

7.Gitashrayeham thishtaami Gita may cha uthamam Graham,

Gita janam upasrithya , treen lokaan palayamyaham.

I Stay in Gita as Gita is my best home,

I protect all the three worlds , taking recourse to Gita.

8.Gita may parama Vidhyaa, brahma roopa ne samsaya,

Ardha mathra akshara nithyaas sva nirvachya padathmika.

Gita is the divine knowledge and has the form of Brahman without any doubt.

And the half syllable letter “om “ is the one defining one’s own self.

9.Chid aanandena Krishnena prokthaa swamuktho Arjuna,

Vedastrayee Paranandaa thathwartha Jnana samyutha.

It was spoken by Krishna who is divinely happy and free of himself to Arjuna,

And it has the knowledge of the philosophy of divine joy of the three Vedas.

10.Yo ashta dasa japen nithyam naro Nischala Manasa,

Jnan sidhim sa labhathe thatho yaathi parmam padam.

Those men who read its eighteen chapters would not have a wavering mind,

They would get wisdom and power and later attain the feet of the divine lord.

11.Padathe asamartha sampoornam tatho ardham patam aachareth,

Thadaa Go danajam punyam labhathe naatra samsaya.

Those who are not able to read it fully , Should read half of it,

And they would get the blessing of Cow as a gift, There is no doubt about it.

12.Tribagam padamaanasthu , ganga snana phalam labeth,

Shadamam japmanastha soma yaga phalam labeth.

Those who read one third of it would get the effect of taking bath in Ganga,

And those who read one sixth would get the effect of performing Somayaga.

13.Yeka adyaanam thu yo nithyam padathe , bhakthi samyutha,

Rudralokam avapnothi , gano bhoothwaa vaseth chiram.

Those who read one chapter a day along with devotion,

Would reach the land of Rudra and live there as a Gana for a long time.

14.Adhyayam sloka padam vaa nithyam yah padathe nara,

Sa yaathi naraatham yaava manvantharam , Vasundare

Oh earth, the human being who reads one verse of a chapter daily ,

Would retain their human form in the rule of one Manu.

15.Gitayo sloka Dasakam saptha Pancha chathushtayam,

Dwathrin yekam thadhaa ardham vaa slokanaam ya paden nara.

16.Chandralokam avapnothi varshaanaam aayutham druvam,

Gita Pata samayuktho mritho manu shathaam vrajeth.

If one reads ten or seven or five or four or two or one stanza

Of Gita or at least one half the stanza , he would,

Reach the land of moon and live there for ten thousand years,

And when a human being has the habit of reading Gita.

After his death , he comes back again as a human being.

17.Gitabhyasam puna kruthwa labhathe mukthim uthamam,

Geethethyu charana samyuktho mriyamano gathim labheth.

By thoroughly learning the Gita one gets very great salvation,

And one who utters a word of Gita at the time of death attains liberation.

18.Gitartha shravana aasaktho maha papa yutho apivaa,

Vaikuntam samavapnothi Vishnunaa saha modathe.

Those who are interested in hearing the meaning of Gita,

Though they are great sinners , they would go to Vaikunta,

And lead a life of Joy in the presence of Vishnu.

19.Gitartham dhyayathe nithyam, kruthwaa karmaani bhoorisaha,

Jevan mukthaa sa vijneyo deha anthe paramam padam.

Those who daily meditate on the meaning of Gita ,

After doing very many good deeds,

Would be deemed as ones who have got salvation while being alive,

And at the end of his life , he would reach the divine status.

20.Gitam ashrithya bahavo bhoobujo janakadhayaa,

Nirdhootha kalmashaa loke Geeta yatha paramam padam

Many kings like Janaka have taken refuge in Gita,

Have attained highest status in the divine world

After leading a life without any sin in this world.

21.Gitayaa patanam krithvaa mahathmyam naiva ya padeth,

Vrithaa pato bhaveth thasya srama hyudarithaa.

Those who read Gita and do not read the Gita Mahatmya,

Are doing a reading without any aim ,

And only their great effort would remain.

22.Yetan mahathmya samyuktham Geeta bhasyam karothi ya,

Sa that phalamapnothi durlabhaam gatrhim aapnuyath.

One who studies Gita along with Gita Mahatmya,

Would get results for that and would get an unattainable state.

23. Sutha Uvacha

Sutha said

Mahathmyam yethad Gitaya maya proktham sanathanam

Gitanthe cha padethyastha yaduktham thath phalam labeth.

This eternal Gita Mahatmya which was told by me ,

Should be read at the end of Gita and then one would realize the results mentioned.

Ithi Sri Varaha purane Sri Gita Mahatmyam sampoornam

Thus ends the “greatness of Gita”, which occus in the Varaha Purana.

Bhagawad Gita Dhyanam

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Bhagawad Gita Dhyanam

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Those who do Parayana of Bhagawad Gita, should chant this prayer before starting reading Gita. This remarkable prayer brings out the greatness of Bhagawad Gita brilliantly. I do not know who is the author of this Dhyanam.)

1.Om Parthaya prathi boditham bhagawathaa narayanena swayam,

Vyasaena grahitham Purana muninaa madhye Mahabaratham,

Advaithamrutha varshaneem bhagawtheem ashta dasa dhyayineem,

Ambaa thwaam anusandadhami bhagwad geethaa bhava dweshineem.

That which was taught to Arjuna by Lord Narayana himself,

Which was written by the epic sage Vyasa in the middle of Mahabaratha,

Oh Mother goddess who showers the nectar of advaitha called the Bhagawad Gita ,

Which has eighteen chapters , I meditate on you mother who removes all past karma

2. Namosthuthe Vyasa vishala budhe, phullaravindata tha pathra nethra,

Yena thwayaa Bharatha thaila poorna prajjvalitho jnanamaya pradheepa.

Salutations to Vyasa who has immense intellect , who has eyes like petals of a lotus flower,

Who has filled up the oil to the lamp of Mahabaratha , and lighted it to pinpoint wisdom.

3.Prapanna parijataya , totra vetraika panaye ,

Jnana mudhraaya Krishnaaya geethamritha duhe nama.

Salutations to Krishna who is a wish giving tree, who holds a cane to drive the cattle ,

Who also shows the seal of Jnana , and gave us all the nectar of Gita.

4.Sarvaopanishadho gaavo dogdhaa Gopala Nandana,

Parthoo vathsa sudheer bhokthaa dugdam Geetamritham mahath.

All the Upanishads are the cows and Krishna is the one who milks them,

Arjuna is the calf , The devotees are the consumers of the great nectar of Gita.

5.Vasudeva sutham devam kamsa Chanoora mardhanam,

Devaki paramanandam Krishnam vande Jagat Gurum.

I salute the teacher of the world , who is the son of Vasudeva ,

Who killed Kamsa and Chanoora and is the one who gave divine joy to Devaki.

6.Bheeshma drona thata jayadradha jalaa , Gandhaara neelothphala,

Shalyaaa grahavathee , kripena vahanee , karnena Velakulaa,

Aswathama Vikarnaa ghora Makaraa Duryodhana varthinee,

Sotheerno kalu Pandavai , rana nadhee kaivarthaka Kesava.

Bheeshma and Drona were two banks , Jayadrada was the water, Sakuni the king of Gandhara was the blue lotus,

Salya was the crocodile , Kripa was the tide , Karna was the mighty wave,

Aswathama and Vikarna were the dangerous alligators and Duryodhana was the whirlpool,

And the Pandavas crossed this river of war with Krishna as their helmsman.

7.Parashrayaa vacha sarojamamalam Geethartha gandothkatam,

Nanakhyanaka kesaram harikatha sambodhanaa bodhitham,

Loke sajjana shat padairaharaha pepeyamaanam mudhaa,

Bhooyad Bharatha pankajam kali mala pradhwamsina shreyase.

Let the lotus flower of Mahabharata, which arose from the water,

Which are the words of son of Parasara, which has the pollen grains of different stories,

Which is taught in the form of stories of Lord Vishnu ,

That is drunk by the honey bee of very good people,

Help those who want to remove the ills of Kali age.

8.Mookam karothi vaachaalam , pankhum lankayathe girim,

Yath krupa thaham vandhe Paramananda madhavam.

I salute that Madhava of divine joy , whose graceful mercy,

Makes the dumb as master of words and the lame to cross the mountain.

9.Yam brahmaVaruna indrua Rudra maruthsthunvanthi divyai sthavai,

Vedai saang padakrama upanishadair gayanthi yam SAmaga,

Dhyanasthitha thadgadaina manasa pasyanthi yam Yogino,

Yasyaantham na vidhu surasura ganaa devaaya thasmai nama.

I salute him who is worshipped by divine chants by Brahma, Varuna, Indra , Rudra and Vayu,

Who is pleased by singers of Sama Veda by singing Vedas and Upanishads by following the word sequence,

Who is seen by yogis who are absorbed in him, with their mind merging in him,

And whose end is not known even by the hoards of devas and Asuras.

Banasankari Pratha Smarana Stotram

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Banasankari Pratha Smarana Stotram

(The morning prayer of Sankari of the forest)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(To kill Durgamasura , The goddess Durga took the incarnation of Sakambari . This incarnation is worshipped as Bana Shankari or Vana Sankari or Vana Durga.)

Dhyanam

1.Ya Mayaa Madhu kaidaba pramadhini , ya mahoishonmulini,

Ya dhoormekshana chanda munda madhani ya Raktha bheejasini,

2.Sakthi Shumbha nishumbha darpa dalini ya Sidha Lakshmi paraa,

Sa Chandi nava koti murthy sahithaa mam pathu Visweswari

Meditation

Let me protected along the Goddess of the universe , Who is the great illusion ,

Who killed by churning Madhu and Kaidabha , Who uprooted Mahishasura ,

Who killed Dhoomra lochana , Chanda and Munda as well as Raktha Bheeja ,

Who is the great power , who destroyed the pride of Shumbha and Nishumbha,

Who is the Lakshmi of yogic form , who is divine and

Who is Chandi accompanied by nine crores of Shakthis.

1.Pratha smarami thava Sankari vakthra padmam ,

Kanathakam , Madhura mandahaasam prasannam,

Kasmira darpa mruga naabhi lasad lalatam,

LOkathraya abhaya dha charu vilochanadyam.

I meditate on your lotus like face , Oh Goddess Sankari,

On your curly locks , Your very pleasing face with a sweet smile,

On your shining forehead decorated with Kashmir Musk,

And your pretty eyes which give protection to the three worlds.

2.Pratharbhajami thava Sankari hastha vrundam , Manikhya hema valayaadhi Vibhooshanadyam,

Ghanta trishula kara vala supushta kheta pathro uthamangam damrullasitham manognam.

In the morning I sing about your hands decorated with golden bangles studded with ruby gem,

And your bewitching form which holds bell, trident , sword Book, Shield , a skull .

3.Prathar namami thava Sankari pada padmam , padmodhbhavadhi sumanogana sevyamanam,

Manju kwanath kanaka noopura rajamaanam , Vandharu vrundha sukhi rudham arya Hrudayam.

In the morning I salute your lotus like , Oh Sankari , who was born out of a lotus and is served by attendants with a good mind,

Who shines in the golden jingling anklets and who makes the heart of respectable devotees joyous.

4.Pratha sthuthave cha thava Sankari , divya moorthi kaadamba kaanana gatham,karunarasardraam,

Kalyana dhama ,manava neeradha neela bhaasaam , pancaasyayana lasitham , Paramarthihanthrim.

In the morning I pray to you , Oh Sankari who has a divine form , who goes to Kadamba forest , who is wet with mercy,

Who is abode of auspiciousness , Who splits the forest of minds Who is blue colour , Who shines in between five fires and Who destroys the distress.

5.Prathar vadami Sankari thave divya nama, SAkambhareethi , Lalithethi , Sathekshanethi ,

Durgethi Durgama mahasura nasineethi , Sri Mangalethi , Kamalethi , Maheswareethi.

In the morning I chant your blessed names Ooh Sankari Like Shakambari , Lalitha , Shatshakthi ,

Durga , the killer of difficult to kill asuras , Mangala , Kamala and Maheswari.

6.Ya sloka panchakamidham padathi prabhaathe , SAkambari priyakaram Durithogha nasam,

Thasmai dadhathi shivadhaa vanasankari savidhyam prajaam sriyam udharamathi sukeerthim.

He who read these five stanzas in the morning, Would please Sakambari who would destroy all his sufferings,

And to him Goddess Banasankari would bestow peace , knowledge , children , wealth , merciful mind and good fame.

Sanaischara Stotram

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Sanaischara Stotram

Composed by

King Dasaratha

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(I found this rare stotra in a book let published by Vinayak Mandhir Committee of New delhi, Here fearing the Movement of Sani to Rohini which was expected to cause famine in his country for twelve years , King Dasaratha reaches the place of Sani to fight him, Instead he prays to him. Sanaischara blesses him that the famine will not occur and whosoever reads this prayer would realize all his wishes.)

Asya Sri Sanaischara kavacham Maha manthrasya Kasyap Rishi , anushtup Chanda , Sanaischaro devathaa

For the great armour of Sani , the sage is Kashyapa , the meter is anushtup and the god addressed is Sanaischara.

Sam Bheejam, Nam Shakthi , mam keelakam, Sanaischara krutha peeda parihararthe jape viniyoga.

Sam is the root , Nam is the power , Mam is the nail and this being chanted to get rid of the problems created by Lord Sanaischara.

Sanaischaraya Angushtabhyam nama

Mandha gathayai tharjaneebhyaam nama

Adokshajaaya madhmabhyam nama,

Souraye Anamikabhyaam nama

Sushkodaraya kanishtikabhyam nama

Chayathmajaya Kara thala prushtabhyaam nama.

Sanaischara , salutations with thumb,

The slow moving one , salutation with pointer finger

The one with eternal knowledge , salutation with middle finger

The son of Sun God, salutation with ring finger

The one with a thin stomach , salutation with little finger

The son of Chaya salutation by the hand.

Sanaischaraya hrudayaya nama

Mandha gathayai sirase swaha

Adokshajaaya Shikayai vashat

Souraye Kavachaya hum

Sushkodaraya nethra thrayaya voushat

Chayathmajaya ashtray a phat

Bhoorbawaswarom ithi dig bhandha

Sanaischara salutation by the heart

The slow moving one salutations to the head

The one with eternal knowledge salutations by the hair,

The son of Sun God Salutations to the armour

The one with thin stomach salutations to the three eyes

The son of Chaya devi salutations by the arrow

Bhoorbhuvasvarom, I tie all directions

Dhyanam

1.Chapa sanorudhra radhasthu neela prathyang mukha kasyapa gothra Jatha,

Sasoola chapeshu Gadha dharo avyath Sourashtra desa prabhavascha souri.

The blue one with an ancient bow riding on a vulture , belonging to Kasyapa Gothra,

Holding a trident bow and mace, powerful in SAurashtra and is the son of Surya.

2.Neelambaro neela vapu kireti Grudrasanastho vikruthananascha,

Keyura haradhi vibhooshhithangasadasthu may Mandagathi prasanna.

Let the slow moving one wearing a blue silk , blue coloured body , who sits on a hawk,

Who has ugly look who wears a crown and a garland , be always be pleased with me.

3.Sanaischaraya santhaya sarvabheeshta pradhayine ,

Nama sarva athmane thubhyam namo neelambaraya cha

Salutation to the one clad in blue silk , who moves slow . who is peaceful ,

Who fulfills all desires , who is worshipped by all beings .

4.Dwadasashtama janmani dwitheeyantheshu rasishu,

Ye ye may sangha dosha sarve nasyanthu Maha Prabhu.

Oh great Lord please destroy all the doshas caused by you,

At the twelfth , eighth ,First and second house.

Sutha Uvacha:-

5.Srunudwam munayasarve Sani peeda haram Shubham,

Sani preethikaram stotram Sarvabheeshta phala pradham.

Sutha said:-

Oh all sages please hear the prayer liked by Sani,

Which destroys all troubles and fulfills all desires.

6.Pura Kailsa Shikare Parvathyai sankarena cha,

Upadishtam sanai stotram Pravakshyami thapo dhana.

Oh great sages , I will tell you the prayer addressed to Sani,

Which was taught by Lord shiva to Goddess Parvathi.

7.Raghu vamsethi vikhyatho Raja Dasaratha Prabhu,

Babhuva Chakravarthi cha saptha dweepadhipo bali.

There was a famous emperor called Dasaratha ,

Who belonged to Raghu clan and who ruled over the seven islands.

8.Kruthikanthe SAnou yathe Devagnai jnarpitho hi saa,

Rohini sakatam bhithwaa saniryasyathi sampratham.

When Sani from the star Kruthika the fortune teller in his wisdom said,

When Sani has reached the place of Rohini now.

9.Itham sakata bhedena surasura bhayankaram,

Dwadasabdasthu Durbhiksham bhavishyathi sudharunam.

By change of this position lead to horrible time to Devas and asuras,

Very sorrow full famine would occur for the next twelce years.

10.DEsascha nagara grama bhayabheethaa samanthatha,

Bruvanthi sarva lokaanaam bhaya medath samagamam.

The country towns and villages became areas with great fear,

And All the people told that fear has come to stay.

11.Yevamukthastho vakhyam manthribhir saha parthiva,

Vyakulam thu jagad drushtwa pourajava padhadhikam.

Hearing these words the ministers as well as other king like people,

Were filled with worry along with the worry of the citizens.

12.Papracha prayatho raja Vasishta pramukhanrupeen,

Samadhanam kimasyasthi , broova may muni sathama.

Then the king asked Vasishta the king of great people ,

What can be the solution , please tell me great sage.

13.Prajaanam pari rakshayai sarvajna sarva darsana,

Thchruthwaa munayasarve prochusyabalam mahath.

For the sake of protecting the people , well learned people of different types

Hearing all that requested all the sages in a loud voice .

14.SAnasicharena sakate thasmin bhinne krutha prajaa,

Ayam yogohya sadhyasthu sakra brahmadhibhi sthadhaa.

The position of Sani , divided the people greatly,

And the yogis , sadhus and also Indra and Brhama.

15.SA thu samchinthya manasaa sahasaa purusharshabha,

SAmadhayas dhaur dhivyam divyayudha samanvitham.

Thinking about that in the mind suddenly the vigorous among men,

Put together the bow and divine arrows as well as divine weapons.

16.Radham aaruhya vegena gatho nakshjatra mandalam,

SApada yojanam laksham suryasyopari samsthitham.

He got in to the chariot and with speed went towards the place of stars,

And travelled hundred thousand yojanas over and above the Sun.

17.Rohinim prushtadha sthapya Raja Dasaradhasthadhaa,

Radhethu kanchane divye SArva rathna Vibhooshithe.

Near the Rohini star that king Dasaratha parked his chariot,

Which was made of gold and studded with very divine gems.

18.Hema varna hayaiyuktha Maha Kethu samuchithe,

Deepthamano Maha Raktha Kireeta katakadhipi.

Drawn by golden coloured horses with greatly bright appearance ,

He was shining in red colour and was wearing a crown and armlets.

19.Babraja sa thadakaso Dwitheeya iva Bhaskara,

AAkarna poorna chapena samaharasthram anya yojayeth.

He shined on the sky like a second sun,

And in his bow he drew an vary fatal arrow.

20.SAmharasthram saner drushtwa , surasura bhayankaram,

Kruthikanthe thadha sthithwaa pravisankila rohinim.

Sani who caused fear to devas and asuras saw the fatal arrow,

Sitting at the end of Krithiga , moving towards Rohini.

21.Drushtwa Dasaradham chagre thasthou sabrukuti mukha ,

Hasithwaa thadbhasyath souriridham vachanam abraveeth.

Seeing Dasaratha near by with a frowning face ,

Laughing at his fear , the son of Sun God told.

22.Pourusham thava Rajendra surasura bhayangaram,

Deva sura manushyascha Sidha vidhyadhare raga.

23. Maya avalokitha sarve dainyama assu vrujanthi they,

Thushtoham thava Rajendra thapasaa pourushena cha.

Oh great king, Your manliness is fearful to devas, Asuras ,

Devas, asuras ,men Sidhas , Vidhyadharas , ghosts

Know that all those whom I glance would undergo great suffering,

And so king be satisfied by your manliness and ability to do penance .

24.Varam broohi pradaasyami manasa yad abheepsitham,

Dasaratha Uvacha-(Prasadam kuru may soure varadhdhoyadhi may sthitha.)

Adhya prabruthi may Rashtra peedaa karyaana kasyachith

Please demand a boon that is mentally acceptable.

Dasaratha asked (Be pleased with me son of sun God and grant me What I state)

And I ask you to not to undertake the suffering of my country.

25.Rohinim bhedayithwa thu na ganthavyam thwayasane ,

SAritha saagaraa sarve yava chandra arka medini.

Please do not go to Rohini from your present seat,

Of flowing oceans as long as moon and Sun exist.

26.Dwadsabdasthu durbiksham na kadachith bhavishyathi,

Yachitham thu mayaa soure Nanayafichamyaham varam.

Let the famine for twelve years not happen,

I am begging this and do not want to any boon.

27.Yevam asthvithi supreetho varam pradathu saswatham,

Keerthiresha thwadheeyaa cha trilokyae sambavishyaathi.

Please with love give me a boon this will never happen,

And in all the three worlds your fame would spread.

28.Prapya chainam varam Raja kruthakrutho bhavathadha,

Yevam varam thu samprapya hrushtaroma sa parthiva.

By getting the boon he wanted Raja became felt accomplished,

And having realized the boon the king became happy.

29.Radhopasthe dhanussadhapya bhoothwaa chaiva kruthanjili,

Dhyathwaa Saraswathim devim gana nadham Vinayakam.

After keeping the bow on the chariot he went in to action of salute,

Meditating on Saraswathi and Vinayaka the Lord of the Ganas.

30.Raja Dasaradha stotram souroridhamadhakaroth

Dasaradha Uvacha:-

Nama Krishnaya neelaaya sithikanda nibhaya cha,

The king then prayed to the son of Sun God.

Dasaratha told:-

Salutations to one who is blue black and who also has a blue neck.

31.Namo neela mukhabjaya nelothphala nibhaya cha,

Namo nirmamsa dehaya deergha smasru jataya cha.

Salutations to one who is of blue colour and blue lotus flower like face,

Salutations to one with fleshless body and one having long beard and tuft

32.Namo Visala nethraya Suskodara bhayanaka,

Nama parusha nethraya , Sthoolaromne namo nama.

Salutations to one with broad eyes, to the fearsome one with thin stomach,

Salutations to one with harsh eyes, Salutations to one with long hairs.

33.Namo nithyam kshudarthaya , athrupthaya namo nama,

Namo deergaaya sushkaaya kala damshtraya they nama.

Salutations who is daily hungry , salutations to one who is not satisfied,

Salutations to the tall thin one , salutations to one with fatal protruding teeth.

34.Namasthe ghora roopaya , dur nireekshyaya they nama,

Namo ghoraya roudhraya bheeshanaya karaline.

Salutations to one with terrible form , salutation to one with evil looks,

Salutations one who is horrible , angry and fearful.

35.Namasthe sarva bhakshaya , valee mukha namosthu they,

Soorya puthra namosthu Bhaskarabhaya dhayine.

Salutations to one who eats all , Salutations to one with wrinkled face,

Salutations to son of Sun God, Salutations to one who gives protection to the Sun.

36.Adhodrushte namosthu, samvatharka namo nama,

Namo mandha gathe thubhyam nisthrimsaaya namo nama.

Salutations to one who looks down, salutations to one who destroys everything,

Salutations to one who is slow moving and one who is a very cruel.

37.Namo dussahrdehaya , nithya yoga rathaya cha,

Jnana drushti namosthuthe Kasyapatmaja soonave .

Salutations to one with a bad heart and one who is intent upon Yoga,

Salutations to who has divine sight and one who is son of son of Kasyapa.

38.Thushto dadhasi thwam rajyam krudho harasi thath kshanaath,

Devasura manushyascha sidha vidhya dharo araga.

Please get satisfied by my kingdom which I am giving and leave out your anger immediately,

Oh Lord who is cool towards devas, asuras ,Sidhas, and vIdhya dharas.

39.Thwayaa avalokithaa sarve dhainyamasu vrajanthi they,

Brahma sakro yamaschaiva rushaya saptha sagaraa.

Whatever you inspect become depressed because of you,

Even Brahma , Indra, Yama and the sages of the seven seas.

40.Rajyabrashtaa bhavantheeha thava drushtya avalokitha,

Desascha nagara grama dweepascha girayasthadhaa.

Due to your sight , countries, towns, villages,

And islands become unchaste and fallen.

41.Saritha sagara cssarve nasam yaanthi samooladhaa,

Prasadam kuru may Soure varadhoasi mahabala

All rivers and even oceans are completely destroyed by you,

Please become pleased with me , oh Son of sun God who is powerful and blesses.

42.Yevamukthasthadhaa souri graharajo Mahabala,

Abraveecha Sanirvakyam hrushtaroma sabhaskara.

When these words were told to son of Sun god who is very strong,

The King of sun dynasty heard the words of Sani thrilled with rapture.

43.Sanir uvacha:-

Thushtoham thava rajendra stotranena suvrutha,

Varam bruhi pradhasyami manasa yad abheepsitham.

Sani said

I am satisfied and happy by the prayer, Oh good one,

You ask for boons and I would grant them as you wish.

44.Dasaradha Uvacha:-

Prasanno yadhi may soure , peedaam kuru na kaschith,

Devasura manushyaanaam pasu pannaga paksheenaam

Oh son of sun god , if you are pleased , do not ever cause troubles ,

To devas , asuras man, animals , snakes and birds.

45.Saneer uvacha:-

Grahanascha grahaa jneyaa grahaa peedakara smruthaa,

Adheyopi varo asmabhi thushto hanthami dadahmi they.

Those who know eclipses and planets if they remember this at time of troubles,

If they remember me with these words , I would become happy and give them boons.

46.DEvasura manushyascha Sidha Vidhyadaro raga,

Pasu pakshi mrugaa vrukshaa peedaam munchanthu sarvadhaa.

Devas, asuras, human being Sidhas, Vidhyadharas,

Animals birds and trees would get rid of their sufferings forever.

47.Thwayaa prokthamidham stotram padeth iha manava,

Yeka kalam kkachith kalam peedaam munchanthi thasya vai.

If a man reads the prayer which has been told by you,

Once at the proper time, I would put an end to his problems.

48.Mruthyu sthana gatho vaapi janma vyaya gathopi vaa ,

Padathi sradha yukthaa suchi snathwaa samahitha.

Whether I am at place of death or in their own lagna or in place of expenditure,

If this is read with devotion after bath and getting cleaned.

49.Sami pathrasya mabhyarcha prathimaam lohajaam mama,

Mashaoudhanam thilaimishram dadhya lohanthu dakshinaam.

If I in the form of an iron idol is worshipped by sami leaves

And if I am offered money and a mixture of Black gram and gingelly ,

After giving Dakshina(fes to the priest) in the form of a metal.

50. Krishnaam gaam mahishim vasthram mamudhishya dwijathaye ,

Madhine thu viseshena stotranena poojayewth.

After giving to Brahmins representing me an active she buffalo ,and cloth ,

And on that day specially pray me using this prayer,

51.Poojayithwa japeth stotram bhoothwaa chaiva kruthanjali,

Thasya peedaam nachaivaham karishyami kadhachana.

To him who after doing worship , chants the prayer and does the salute

All his problems will vanish and I will not trouble him forever.

52.Gochare , janma lagne vaa dasaswa anthar dasaasu cha,

Rakshami sathatham thasya peedaa swaanya graham cha.

When in movement of planets I come to his own house ,

Or in my dasa or sub dasa periods I would always protect,

Him for all troubles and also when I am in other houses.

53.Anyaiva prakaarena peeda muktham jagad bhaveth,

Sutha Uvacha:-

Varadwayam thu samprapya Raja Dasaradasthadhaa.

The world also would get rid of other type of problems also

Sutha said:-

The king Dasaratha received the two boons.

54.Maine krutharthathmaanaam namaskruthya SAnaischaram,

Sanenaa cha abhya anujnathaa swasthana magaman nrupa.

With mind full of gratitude , after saluting the SAnaischara ,

And taking leave from Sani , the king reached back his place.

55.Swasthanam cha thatho gathwaa prapthakamo abhavath thadhaa,

Konasa sanaischaro mandha Chayaa hrudaya nandana.

56.Marthandajasthadhaa Souri pathangir Gruha nayaka,

Brahmanya kroora karma cha Neela vasthro anjana dhyuthi.

He went and reached his place and started doing his work.

The lame one , Sanaischara , the slow one and the darling son of Chaya ,

The son of Sun God , The son of Sun , one with a spark , the lord of planets,

The one who is blessed by Brahma , the one who does cruel deeds ,

One who wears blue silk and one who is black to look at.

57.Dwadasaithani namani ya pate cha dhine dhine ,

Vishamasthopi supreethasthasya jayathe.

One who reads the above twelve names day by day,

Even if he is in great trouble would become loved by him.

58.Manda vare suchi snathwa , mithaharo jithendriya,

Thad varna kusumair yuktham sarvangam dwija sathama.

59.Poojayithvaa annapanadhyai stotram ya prayatha padeth,

Puthra kamo labheth puthram , dhana kamo labheth dhanam

60.Rajakamo labheth rajyam , jayarthi vijayi bhavedh,

Ayushkamo labhedh aayu, srikama sriyam aapnuyath.

61.Yadhyadh ichathi thath sarva BHagwan Bhaktha vathsala ,

Chinthithaani cha sarvaani dadhathi na samsaya.

If one bathes well on a Saturday, takes limited food,

Keep his senses under control and with coloured flowers ,

Which are suitable worship all the body parts by a learned Brahmin,

And after worship and offering of food and water ,

And later reads this prayer , if he wants son, he will get a son,

If he needs money he would get money,

If he wants kingdom he would get kingdom ,

If he wants victory , he would be blessed with victory,

If he wants long life , he would get long life ,

If he wants wealth he would get wealth ,

And whatever he desires all that would be given by the God who loves his devotees,

And without any doubt , all that he thinks would be his.

Ithi Dasaratha raja krutham sanaischara stotram sampoornam.

Thus ends the prayer to Sanaischara composed by king Dasaratha.

Yamashtakam

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Yamashtakam

(Octet addressed to Yama, the God of death)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Here is a prayer Sung by savithri to yama to get back her husband. )

Savithri Uvacha:-

Savithri said:-

1.Thapasaa Dharma Rajaya , pushkare Bhaskare puraa,

Dharmasam yam sutham prapa Dharmarajam namamyaham.

In the olden times Sun God got Yamuna and Dharma Raja as children,

And the Son who is the follower of Dharma , was named as king of dharma.

2.Samathaa sarva bhootheshu yasya sarvasya sakshina,

Atho yan nama samanam ithi tham pranamamyaham.

He treated every living being as equal and is the witness of everything,

And thus he was equal to his name and I salute him.

3.Yenaa anthascha krutho , viswe sarveshaam jeevinaam param,

Karmo anuroopa kalena , tham kruthantham namamyaham.

He made all beings of the world die ,

At the proper time and I salute him who puts an end.

4.Bbarthi dandam dandachyaa , paapinaam shudhi hethave,

Namami tham Danda dharam , ya saastha sarva karmanam.

He gave punishment using his scepter to the sinners to make them pure,

I salute he who holds the scepter, who is the teacher of all duties.

5.Viswe ya kavalayathyeva sarvayuschapi santhatham,

Atheeva durnirvarya cha tham kaalam pranamamyaham.

Since he was swallowing the world and he always takes away all souls,

At highly exceptional circumstances and I salute that Kala.

6.Thapaswi Vaishnavo dharmo , samyami vijithendriya,

Jeevinaam karma phaladham tham Yamam pranamamyaham.

An ascetic following the Vaishnava Dharma, one who has won over his senses,

And one who awards the results of Karma to beings is Yama and I salute him.

7.Swa athmaramascha sarvagno mithram punyakruthaam bhaveth,

Paapinam klesadham yasya , puthro mithro namamyaham.

Rejoicing in his own self , one who knows all , one who is a friend of those who do good deeds,

And one who troubles sinners is the son of Sun God and I salute him.

8.Yajjanma Brahmaano vamse jwalantham Brahma thejasaa,

Yo dhyayathi Param brahma Brahma vamsam namamyaham.

He took birth in the clan of Brahma and shined with effulgence of Brahmana,

And he meditates on the divine Brahmam, and I salute the clan of Brahma.

Phala Sruthi

9.Ithyukthwaa saa cha Savithri prananama Yamam Mune,

Yamasthaam Vishnu Bhajanam karmapakam uvacha ha.

Oh sage after saying this Savithri saluted that Yama,

And Yama heard her praise of Lord Vishnu due to her ripening of her JKarma.

10.Idham Yamastakam nithyam prathar uthaya padeth,

Yamath thasya bhayam Nasthi sarva paapath pramuchyathe.

If this octet on Yama is read daily as soon as one gets up in the morning,

He will have no fear of Yama and would get rid of all his sins.

11.Maha Paapi yathi paden nithyam BHakthyaa cha Narada,

Yama karothi tham shudham kaya vyuhena nischitham.

Oh Narada, if a great sinner reads it daily with devotion,

Yama will make him pure from at the time of his soul seperatring from body.

Ithi Sri Brahma Vaivartha Maha purane prakruthi khande Savithri krutha Sri yamashtakam sampoornam.

Thus ends the octet on Yama composed by Savithri which occurs in the first chapter of Brahma Vaivartha Maha Purana.

Vishnavashtakam

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Vishnavashtakam

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Here is a prayer addressed by Lord Yama to Lord Jagannath of Puri. Since all people who visit Puri , go to the land of Vishnu, the hell becomes completely empty. After this prayer the Lord Jagannath assres Yama that only the blessed ones would be able to visit his temple, The Sanskrit text of this stotra is available in http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/2182732/64351925/name/Sri+Vishnvashtakam+-+Yama+-+Brahma+Puranam.pdf )

Yama Uvacha:-

1.Namasthe Bhagawan Deva Loka Nadha , , jagathpathe,

Ksheerodha vaasinam devam , Sesha Bhoga anusayinam.

Salutations to the God , who is the lord of deva loka , The lord of the universe ,

The God who lives on the ocean of milk and one who sleeps on the serpent called Sesha.

2.Varam, Varenyam, Varadam, Kartharam akrutham Prabhum,

Visweswaram ajam Vishnum sarvagnam aparajitham.

The chosen one , the desired one , the ;lord who does impossible deeds,

The Lord of the Universe , one who is not bon, the onew who knows everything, The one who has never been defeated.

3.Neelopala dhala shyamam, pundareeka Nibhekshanam,

SArvagnam nirgunam santham jagad dhatharam avyayam.

One who is the black colour of the petals of blue lotus, who has lotus like eyes,

Who knows all , who does not have properties, who is peaceful , One who gives to the world, one who does not change.

4.SArva loka vidhahthaaram , SArva loka sukhavaham,

Puranam, Purusham , Vedhyam , vyakthavyaktham sanathanam.

The creator of all the worlds, The one who looks after all the worlds,

One who is very old , One who is masculine , One who is studied by Vedas , one who is clear as well as confused and one who does not have any beginning.

5.Paraavaraanam sthrashtaaram, Lokanadham, Jagat Gurum,

Srivathsoraska samyuktham, Vana mala vibhoshitham.

One who has created the far and the near , the lord of the world , the Guru of the universe ,

One who carries the mole called Sri vathsa and one who wears the forest garland.

6.Peethavasthram chathur bahum , sankham, chakra Gadhadaram,

‘Hara Keyura samyuktham , mukutangadha dharrinam .

One who wears yellow cloth , one who has four hands , one who carries conch, wheel and the mace ,

One who wears garlands and armlets , one who wers the crown and bracelets.

7.SArva lakshana sampoornam, sarvendriya vivarjitham,

Kootastham achalam sookshmam, jyothi roopam sanathanam.

One who has all characteristics , one who is free of all sense organs,

One who does not change or move, one who is micro, one has the form of a flame , one who does not have any beginning.

8.Bhavabhava vinirmuktham, vyapinam prakruthe param,

Namasyami Jagannadham easwaram sukhadham Prabhum.

He who frees from worldly attachments , who is spread everywhere and by nature divine,

I salute that God Jagananadha who is the Lord who keeps us happy.

Ithi Sri Brahme Maha Purane Sri Yama Krutha Sri vishnvashtakam sampoornam

Thus ends the octet on Vishnu composed by Lord Yama , which occurs in the Brahma Maha Purana.

Vandhe Bhagawatham

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Vandhe Bhagawatham

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This can be heard in
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qub5d8RVpkQ )

1.Veda kalpatharu suphalam , Veda Vyasa krutham,

Pranamami thwam Pranamami

The wish giving tree of Vedas which was composed by Veda Vyasa,

I salute you , I salute you.

2.Sri Shuka keera mukha Achyutha Krishna mahitham,

Dwadasa divya skandham, Jnana virathi sahitham,

Pranamami thwam Pramami

The esteemed book on Achyutha Krishna from the mouth of Shukha the parrot,

Which has twelve divine chapters along with wisdom and detachment,

I salute you, I salute you.

3,Brahma sarga manvanthara kapilathika jushtam,

Druva prahladhaka charithram bhavukatha pushtam,

Pranamami thwam Pranamami

It deals with Brahma’s creation, the rule of Manus and also about Kapila,

Along with auspicious stories of Druva and Prahalada

I salute you, I salute you.

4.Parama Bhagawatha su yaso gajapathi Sowbhaghyam,

Sindhu madana bali dhanam, vilasitha vairaghyam ,

Pranamami thwam Pranamami

It deals with the The luck of the very famous Lord of elephants who is greatly learned,

The great sacrifice of churning of the ocean with the shining detachment,

I salute you , I salute you.

5.Visada Bhagwat avathaaram Rama Gunaaramam,

Punya sloka sukeerthyaa pooritha jana kaamam,

Pranamami thwam Pranamami

It is a detailed account of incarnation of Rama with all good qualities,

Sung in auspicious poetic stanzas which fulfill the desire of people,

I salute you, I salute you.

6.Krishna Kadamrutha sindhum, Vangmaya roopa harim,

Sraya Hari leela lalitham Bhava nidhi dhivya tharim,

Pranamami thwam Pranamami

It is the sea of nectar of the stories of Krishna, The word picture of Lord Hari,

The story of the playful sports of Lord Hari, the treasure like divine boat to cross the Karmic sea,

I salute you , I salute you.

7.Sravanaadhyasya Parikshith golokam Yatha,

Giridhara Hrudayam BHagwan paavaya karunatha,

Pranamami thwam Pranamami

Hearing which king Parikshith went to the Land of Vishnu(Golokam)

And by which , the God who lifted the ,mountain cleanses our heart by his mercy,

I salute you, I salute you.

Guru maruthapuradheesa sthavam (Malayalam)

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Guru maruthapuradheesa sthavam (Malayalam)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Here is soul ful prayer addressed to the Lord of Guruvayur in simple Malayalam)

`1.Kashtam yennude mujjanma papangal ,

Dushtangalaaya Vyadhi swaroopangal ,

Kettiyittu valyukkunna dehavum,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

Alas the sins that I have done in my previous births,

Have taken the form of wicked groups of diseases,

And I have body which is pulled after being ttied by them.

2.Kalu kondu nadappan vasamilla,

Kosa pole melinja sareeravum,

Tholu thane sareerathil ulliu may,.

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

I am not able to walk with my legs,

And I have a very thin skeleton like body,

And I have only skin all over my body.

3.Keezil cheithoru doshangal kondallo,

Kezhu maarayi vannathu jnan ippol,

Dosham kodathe palichu atrulenam,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

Is it not due to bad acts done earlier,

I have been made to cry,

And so please protect me without any problem.

4.Kutha karanam yennude dehathil,

Muthi vannithu vyadikal okkeyum,

Mathi thannu yenne kathu arulename,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

IN the body of me who has done wrongs,

All these diseases have ripened,

And please cure them and shower your grace.

5.Koopathil chadi marikkayo vendathu,

Papam yethanum thinnu marikkayo,

Evam ingane thonnunnu deivame,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

Should I jump in a well and die,

Or should i sin, eat something and die,

Oh god thoughts like these come to my mind.

6.Kenu thane kazhiyunnu rathriyil,

OOninnu yilla ruche oru thellume,

Kani neram sukhavum yenikkilla,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

The entire night is spent in weeping,
The food does not have even a little taste,

I do not have a pleasant life even for a second.

7.Kai thozhunnu jnan yende Bhagawane,

Cheytha papam nasippathinnayittu,

Kaithavamalla chollunnathu onnume,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

OH my God, I salute you,

For wiping away the sins that I have done,

Whatever i tell is not

8.Kollumarilla mathakkal makkale ,

Vallathum cvherythaal palippathe yullu,

Thellu samsayam koodathe palikka,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

Mothers never kill their children,

Whatever you do , they only protect you,

And so without any doubt protect me.

9.Kopam ingane thonnathe yen Pothi,

Papa santhi varuthi tharename,

Thapamullathum okke kalayane,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

Oh God please dio not get angry like this,

Please get amends made to my sins,

And Also destroy all my pains.

10.Kaunapanthaka, Karunya varidhe,

Kanna, kar varnna DAmodharachyutha,

Mannil ini janikkathirikkenam.,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

Oh killer of Rakshasas, Oh ocean of mercy,

Oh Krishna, cloud coloured amodara, Oh Achyutha,

From now on , I should not take birth in this earth.

11.Kambamode marippan anayumbol,

THasmburanaam bhagawane kaanenam,

Geeshpathi manu Manmandhira , Govinda.

Oh Govinda of the temple of Guruvayur,

With sorrow when I am about to die,

I should see the god who is my lord,

Oh god please remove my sorrow and protect me.

12.Govindananda madhava pahi maam,

Gopimaar nayanamrutha kesava,

Govindananda madhava pahi maam,

Govindananda kesava pahi maam,

Please protect me , Oh Govinda, Oh joyful Madhava,

Oh Kesava who is nectar to the eyes of Gopis,

Please protect me , Oh Govinda, Oh joyful Madhava,

Please protect me , Oh Govinda, Oh joyful Kesava,

Ganesa Swapa Geetham

2013-03-07T00:52:00.002-08:00

Ganesa Swapa Geetham

(The song for retiring addressed to Ganesa)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

( This song of eight verses is sung at night before closing of the doors of the temple of Ganesa, It requests him to sleep sweetly.)

1.Kailasa Shikara varekaarthaswara kalithe,

Kalyana nava sadane kalabhamukha, seshva sukham,

Oh Lord who lives on top of Kailasa, who is blessed with immeasurable gold,

Oh God with elephant face who lives in the new auspicious home , sleep pleasantly.

2.AAmodha varthi yuthe Abhirama chithra chithe ,

Aananda nilayavare Hasthimukha , Seshva sukham.

Oh God who is in joyful mood , , who is the attractive bright heap,

Oh elephant faced one who is the home of happiness, sleep pleasantly.

3.Manche manikalithe mrudu lopa dhaana yuthe,

Mandara suma sayane madana sama seshva sukham.

Oh God who sleeps on gem studded bed,

Who is strong and one who gives charity,

Oh God who lies down on the bed of Mandhara flowers ,

Oh God who is equal to the God of love , Sleep pleasantly.

4.Kalaagarudhoopa yuthe, karpoora dheepa grahe,

Kanthayalingathayaa karivadana, Seshva sukham.

Oh God who is the son of Lord Shiva and is with a deadly snake,

In the house shining in the light of Camphor,

Oh elephant faced god hugged by his wife , Sleep pleasantly.

5,.Bukthwaa madhra phalam Modhaka sathena yutham,

Peethwaa cha dugdham idham bhuvanesa , Seshwa sukham

Eating sweet fruits along with one hundred modhakas,

And drinking milk , oh Lord of the universe, sleep pleasantly.

6.Kundalani gooda thate konathrithayena yuthe ,

Moole kamala dale mangaladha , Seshwa sukham.

Oh God who is in the place of three angles in the path of Kundalani,

And who auspiciously occupies his own petal of lotus , Sleep pleasantly.

7.Saharara thama rase satha chandra kanthiyuthe,

Sri neela alolitha ratha Shiva thanaya , Seshwa sukham.

Oh Lord who shines like one hun dred moons on the thousand petalled lotus flower,

Oh Son of Lord Shiva who has the blue moving Charriot , Sleep pleasantly.

8.Rakendu soudha vare Omkara manchathale ,

Hreemkara devathayaa danthi mukha , Seshwa sukham.

Oh God who lies on the cot of Om in the house of full moon,

And who is the God of Hreem with an elephant face , sleep pleasantly.

Navagraha devatha Prarthana

2013-02-25T22:09:00.002-08:00

Navagraha Devatha Prarthana
Translated by

P. R. Ramachander

Soorya souryamadendhurucha padaveem, Sanmangalam mangala,
Sad budhim cha budho Guruscha kurutham Shukra sukham, Sam Sani,
Rahur bahu balam karothu vipulam Kethukulasyonnathim,
Nithyam preethikara bhavanthu bhavatham Sarve Prasanna Graha

Let Sun give me courage,
Moon give high position,
Mars grant auspiciousness,
Let Mercury give good brain,
Let Jupiter give great numbers,
Venus give pleasure,

Saturn give me prosperity,
Rahu give me physical strength and
Kethu greatness of our family,
And let all the planets be pleased with me and start liking me.