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VISHNU SLOKAS

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Aum Narayanaye Vidmahe
Vasudevaye Dhi-Mahi
Tanno Vishnu Prachodayat
Shanta Karam Bhujaga Shayanam
Padmanabham Suresham
Vishvadharam Gagana Sadrsham
Megha Varnam Shubhangam
Lakshmi Kantam Kamala Nayanam
Yogibhir Dhyana Gamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhava Bhaya Haram
Sarva Lokaiaka Natham

(I adore Vishnu, the embodiment of Peace, who sleeps on the serpent,

Whose naval is the lotus of the Universe

Who is the Lord of the Gods, who is the support of the Universe, Who is in the

form of Space (the Omnipresent)

Whose color resembles that of clouds, Whose body is auspicious

Who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses

Who is attainable by Yogis through meditation

Who is the destroyer of the fear of birth and death

And who is the One Lord of all the Worlds)

Shiv Chalisa

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Shiv Chalisa(The Shiva forty in Hindi)
By
Ayodhya Das
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Jai Ganesh Girija Suvan
Mangal Mul Sujan 1
Kahat Ayodhya Das
Tum Dey Abhaya Varadan 2Victory to Ganesh son of Girija,
Who is the root cause of all that is good,
Ayodhya Das you requests for boon of fearlessness.
Jai Girija Pati Dinadayala
Sada Karat Santan Pratipala 3
Bhala Chandrama Sohat Nike
Kanan Kundal Nagaphani Ke 4
Victory to the consort of Girija,
Who is very kind to the oppressed,
You always bless the saints,
Wear the baby moon on forehead,
And wear the snake’s hood as ear studs.
Anga Gaur Shira Ganga Bahaye
Mundamala Tan Chhara Lagaye 5
Vastra Khala Baghambar Sohain
Chhavi Ko Dekha Naga Muni Mohain 6
His body is fair and ganges flows from his head,
He wears a garland of skulls and smears ash on his body,
He wears the hide of lion on his waist,
And seeing his pretty form the Naga sages are enchanted.
Maina Matu Ki Havai Dulari
Vama Anga Sohat Chhavi Nyari 7
Kara Trishul Sohat Chhavi Bhari
Karat Sada Shatrun Chhayakari 8
The darling daughter Of Maina,
On your left side adds to your beauty,
With trident in hand and wearing skin of lion,
You always destroy your enemies.
Nandi Ganesh Sohain Tahan Kaise
Sagar Madhya Kamal Hain Jaise 9
Kartik Shyam Aur Gana rauo
Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jata Na Kauo 10
You are with Ganesh and Nandi,
And look like the lotus flower in the middle of the sea.
You have with you the dark Karthikeya and Ganesh,
And who can describe this great scene.
Devan Jabahi Jaya Pukara
Tabahi Dukha Prabhu Apa Nivara 11
Kiya Upadrav Tarak Bhari
Devan Sab Mili Tumahi Juhari 12
When the Devas called for victory,
Oh Lord, you swept away their sorrow,
When Tharakasura filled them with troubles,
All the devas got your generous help.
Turata Shadanana Apa Pathayau
Luv nimesh Mahi Mari Girayau 13
Apa Jalandhara Asura Sanhara
Suyash Tumhara Vidit Sansara 14
With haste you sent to them the six faced God,
Who within no time destroyed him,
Then you killed the asura called Jalandhara,
And your fame spread all over the world.
Tripurasur Sana Yudha Machai
Sabhi Kripakar Lina Bachai 15
Kiya Tapahin Bhagiratha Bhari
Purahi Pratigya Tasu Purari 16
You then waged war against Tripurasura,
And with great mercy on all gods,
The king Bhagirath undertook great penance,
And you helped him to fulfill his vow.
Darpa chod Ganga thabb Aayee
Sevak Astuti Karat Sadahin 17
Veda Nam Mahima Tav Gai
Akatha Anandi Bhed Nahin Pai 18
Then the Ganga came down leaving her house,
And your devotees sing your praise always.
Even Vedas tried to sing your praise,
But Oh, primeval limitless one,
It did not succeed in its effort.
Pragati Udadhi Mantan te Jvala
Jarae Sura-Sur Bhaye bihala 19
Mahadev thab Kari Sahayee,
Nilakantha Tab Nam Kahai 20
Out of the churning of the ocean came the flame,
Of poison which made devas and Asuras greatly scared,
And then you as Mahadev swallowed the poison,
And then you were called the blue necked one.
Pujan Ramchandra Jab Kinha
Jiti Ke Lanka Vibhishan Dinhi 21
Sahas Kamal Men Ho Rahe Dhari
Kinha Pariksha Tabahin Purari 22
Then Lord Ramachandra worshipped you,
And won Lanka and gave it to Vibheeshana,
He wanted to worship thee with thousand lotus,
And Oh, Lord you decided to test him.
Ek Kamal Prabhu Rakheu goyee
Kushal-Nain Pujan Chahain Soi 23
Kathin Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankar
Bhaye Prasanna Diye-Ichchhit Var 24
Oh Lord you hid one of those lotus flowers,
And Lord Rama instead gave one of his lotus like eyes,
Seeing the great devotion, You Lord Shankar,
Were delighted and granted him the desired boon.
Jai Jai Jai Anant Avinashi
Karat Kripa Sabake Ghat Vasi 25
Dushta Sakal Nit Mohin Satavai
Bhramat Rahe Man Chain Na Avai 26
Victory, victory to you limitless, deathless one,
Shower your grace on all, Oh omniscient one,
I am being troubled by evil thoughts always,
And I am distressed and have no peace of mind.
Trahi-Trahi Main Nath Pukaro
Yahi Avasar Mohi Ana Ubaro 27
Lai Trishul Shatrun Ko Maro
Sankat Se Mohin Ana Ubaro 28
Help me , help me, I call you Lord,
And I request your blessing just now,
Bring your trident and kill my enemies,
And free me from all these sorrow.
Mata Pita Bhrata Sab Hoi
Sankat Men Puchhat Nahin Koi 29
Swami Ek Hai Asha Tumhari
Ai Harahu Ab Sankat Bhari 30
I have mother, father , brothers and others,
But when I am in distress nobody enquires,
Oh Lord, I have only you left as hope,
Please remove this heavy sorrow from me.
Dhan Nirdhan Ko Deta Sadahin
Arat jan ko peer mitaee, 31
Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karai Tumhari
Shambhunath ab tek tumhari 32
Oh Lord You always give wealth to those who are poor,
And you wipe away their difficulties,
Except you I do not know any one else,
Oh Shambhunath, please hear my prayer to you.
Shankar Ho Sankat Ke Nashan
Vighna Vinashan Mangal Karan 33
Yogi Yati Muni Dhyan Lagavan
Sharad Narad Shisha Navavain 34
Oh Lord Shankar, you are the destroyer of sorrows,
And also remover of obstacles and giver of good,
Sages seers and great ones meditate on you,
And even Saraswathi and sage Narada bow before you.
Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivaya
Sura Brahmadik Par Na Paya 35
Jo Yah Patha Karai Man Lai
To kon Hota Hai Shambhu Sahai 36
Salutation, salutations, victory and salutations to Lord Shiva,
Even Gods and Brahma could not describe you
He who with devotion recites this prayer,
Would without doubt be helped by Shamboo.
Riniyan Jo Koi Ho Adhikari
Patha Karai So Pavan Hari 37
Putra-hin Ichchha Kar Koi
Nischaya Shiva Prasad Tehin Hoi 38
He who recites this with intense love,
Becomes rich by the grace of the lord.
He who desires for a Son,
Would get one surely by grace of Shiva.
Pandit Trayodashi Ko Lavai
Dhyan-Purvak Homa Karavai 39
Trayodashi Vrat Kare Hamesha
Tan Nahin Take Rahe Kalesha 40
He who brings the priest on thirteenth day of moon,
And conducts fire sacrifice with devotion,
And observes the penance of the thirteenth moon,
Would get peaceful mind and healthy body.
Dhupa Dipa Naivedya Charhavai
Anta Vasa Shivapur Men Pavai 41
Kahai Ayodhya Asha Tumhari
Jani Sakal Dukha Harahu Hamari 42
He who worships him with light and incense,
Would at the end live in the city of Shiva,
Ayodhya Prasad wishes to you,
Long life and eternal bliss.
Nitya Nema kari Pratahi
Patha karau Chalis 43
Tum Meri Man Kamana
Purna Karahu Jagadish 44
After doing the days regular duty,
I recite these forty verses with devotion,
Oh Lord of the universe, please fulfill,
All the desires of my mind.

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Shivashtakam
[The octet on Shiva]
By Adi Shankara Bhagawat Pada
Translated by P. R. Ramachander
Thasmai nama parama karana karanaya,
Deepthojjwalitha pingala lochanaya,
Nagendra hara krutha kundala bhooshanaya,
Brahmendra Vishnu varadaya Nama Shivaya. 1

(I salute that Shiva, who is the real cause of causes,
Who has reddish brown eyes which shine like light,
Who wears garlands and ear drops made of the king of snakes,
And who is the one who gives boons to Brahma and Vishnu.)
Srimath prasanna sasi pannaga bhooshanaya,
Shailendraja vadana chumbitha lochanaya,
Kailasa mandara mahendra nikethanaya,
Loka trayarthi haranaya nama shivaya. 2

(I salute that Shiva, who always wears,
The clear moon and the snake as ornaments,
Whose eyes are kissed by the daughter of the mountain,
Who lives in the Kailasa peak and Mahendra mountain,
And who defeats the sorrow of the people of three worlds.)
Padmavadatha mani kundala govrushaya,
Krishnagaru prachura chandana charchithaya,
Basamanushaktha vikachothpala mallikaya,
Neelabhja kanda sadrusaya namashivaya. 3

(I salute that Shiva, who has neck of the colour of blue lotus,
Who wears ear rings made of Padma raga, who rides on a bull,
Who applies fragrance of aloe and coats himself with plenty of sandal paste,
And who applies ash on his body and wears a garland of opened lotus flowers.)
Lambathsa pingala jata makutothkataya,
Damshtra karala vikatothkata bhairavaya,
Vyagara jinambaradharaya manoharaya,
Trilokya natha namithaya namashivaya. 4

(I salute that Shiva who is saluted by lords of the three worlds,
Who has large matted crown of hair of reddish brown colour,
Who appears fierce and fearful due to his pointed teeth,
And who is very pretty wearing the hide of a tiger.)
Daksha prajapathi maha makha nasanaya,
Kshipram maha Tripura dhanava gathanaya,
Brahmorjithordhwaga karoti nikrunthanaya,
Yogaya, yoganamithaya namashivaya. 5

(I salute that Shiva, who is yoga and is saluted by yogis,
Who destroyed fire sacrifice conducted by Daksha prajapathi,
Who quickly killed the great asura called Tripurasura,
And who cut off the fifth head of Brahma, who was proud)
Samsara srushti ghatana parivarthanaya,
Raksha pisacha gana sidha samakulaya,
Sidhoragagraha ganendra nishevithaya,
Sardhoola charma vasanaya Nama Shivaya. 6

(I salute that Shiva, who wears the skin of a tiger,
Who keeps on destroying and creating the world,
Who takes care of the different demons and crowds of sidhas,
And who is served by sidhas, serpents, planets and chiefs of ganas.
Basmanga raga krutha roopa manoharaya,
Soumyaavadatha vanamasrithamasrithaya,
Gowri kataksha nayanardha nireekshnaya,
Go ksheera dhara davalaya nama shivaya. 7

(I salute that Shiva, who is as white as a stream of cow’ss milk,
Who applies ash all over him but is bewitchingly handsome,
Who is the support for those pious people who take shelter in forests,
Who with half closed eyes sees the side long glance of Gowri.)
Adithya Soma Varuna anila sevithaya,
Yagnagni hothra vara dhooma nikethanaya,
Rik sama veda munibhi sthuthi samyuthaya,
Gopaya gopa namithaa nama shivaya. 8

(I salute that Shiva, who takes care of a bull and is venerated by it,
Who is served by Sun, moon, the god of rain and the god of fire,
Who lives in places sanctified by the smoke of fire sacrifices,
And who is sung by sages well learned in Rik and Sama Veda.)
Shivashtakamidham punyam ya padeth shiva sannidhou,
Shivalokamapnothi shivena saha modhathe.

(He who reads this octet on Shiva,
In front of the temple of Shiva,
Would reach the world of Shiva,
And would be happy along with Shiva.)

OM

2011-02-13T22:05:00.004+05:30

OM\
A sacred syllable of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Om symbolizes the most profound concepts of Hindu belief, it is in use daily. The Hindus begin their day or any work or a journey by uttering Om
There is harmony, peace and bliss in this simple but deeply philosophical sound.
we chant Om, we create within ourselves a vibration that attunes sympathy with the cosmic vibration and we start thinking univers
OM Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya.

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

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Sree Sarswati Astottara Satanamavali
Om Sarsvatyai namah
Om Maha-bhadrayai namah
Om Maha-mayayai namah
Om Vara-pradayai namah
Om Sree pradayai namah
Om Padma-nilayayai namah
Om Padmakshmai namah
Om Padma-vaktri-kayai namah
Om Shivanu-jayai namah
Om Pustaka-stayai namah
Om Gynana-mudrayai namah
Om Ramayai namah
Om Kama-rupayai namah
Om Maha-vidyayai namah
Om Maha-pataka-nashinyai namah
Om Maha-shrayayai namah
Om Malinyai namah
Om Maha-bhogayai namah
Om Maha-bhujayai namah
Om Maha-bagayai namah
Om Maho-tsahayai namah
Om Divyamgayai namah
Om Sura-vandi-tayai namah
Om Mahakalyai namah
Om Maha-pashayai namah
Om Maha-karayai namah
Om Mahamkushayai namah
Om Seetayai namah
Om Vimalayai namah
Om Vishvayai namah
Om Vidyunma-layai namah
Om Vaishnavyai namah
Om Chandri-kayai namah
Om Chandra-lekha-vibhu-shitayai namah
Om Maha-phalayai namah
Om Savitryai namah
Om Surasayai namah
Om Devyai namah
Om Divya-lankara-bhushitayai namah
Om Vagdevyai namah
Om Vasudayai namah
Om Teevrayai namah
Om Maha-bhadrayai namah
Om Bhoga-dayai namah
Om Govimdayai namah
Om Bharatyai namah
Om Bhamayai namah
Om Gomatyai namah
Om Jati-layai namah
Om Vindhya-vasayai namah
Om Chandi-kayai namah
Om Subha-drayai namah
Om Sura-puji-tayai namah
Om Vini-drayai namah
Om Vaishnavyai namah
Om Bramhyai namah
Om Bramha-gynanaika-sadhanayai namah
Om Soudaminyai namah
Om Sudha-murtayai namah
Om Suveenayai namah
Om Suvaa-sinyai namah
Om Vidya-rupayai namah
Om Bramha-jayayai namah
Om Vishalayai namah
Om Padma-lochanayai namah
Om Shumbha-sura-pramadhinyai namah
Om Dhumra-lochana-mardhinyai namah
Om Sarvatmi-kayai namah
Om Traeimurtyai namah
Om Shubha-dayai namah
Om Shastra-rupinyai namah
Om Sarva-devastu-tayai namah
Om Soumyayai namah
Om Sura-sura-namaskrutayai namah
Om Rakta-beejani-hantrai namah
Om Chamundayai namah
Om Munda-kambi-katai namah
Om Kala-ratryai namah
Om Praharanayai namah
Om Kala-dharayai namah
Om Niranja-nayai namah
Om Vara-rohayai namah
Om Vagdevyai namah
Om Varahyai namah
Om Varijaa-sanayai namah
Om Chitrambarayai namah
Om Chitra-gamdhayai namah
Om Chitra-malya-vibhushitayai namah
Om Kantayai namah
Om Kama-pradayai namah
Om Vindyayai namah
Om Rupa-soubhagya-daeinyai namah
Om Shweta-sanayai namah
Om Rakta-madhyayai namah
Om Dvibhu-jaayai namah
Om Sura-puji-tayai namah
Om Niranja-nayai namah
Om Neela-jamghayai namah
Om Chaturvarga-phala-pradayai namah
Om Chaturana-nasamrajyai namah
Om Bramha-vishu-sivatmi-kayai namah
Om Hamsa-sanayai namah
Om Maha-vidyayai namah
Om Mantra-vidyayai namah
Om Sarswatyai namah
Om Maha-saraswatyai namah
Om Vidyayai namah
Om Gynanaika-tatparayai namah

Eti Sree Sarswati Astottara Satanamavali Samaptam

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MADHA SUKTAM

Medha Suktham

(This medha Suktha is a part of Mahanarayana Upanishad,
understand there are Medha Sukthas also in Rig Veda and Atharva Veda.
This Suktha text from the book by R.L.Kashyap (2007) Veda Manthras and Sukthas and published by Aurobindo Kapali Shasthri Institute of Vedic Culture, Bangalore.)

Devi jushamana na aagath,
Viswachi bhadra sumanasyamana,
Thvaya jushta jushamana dhurookthan,
Brahad vadema vidardhe suveera.
(Let the goddess of intellect come here with happiness,
She is everywhere and has a happy frame of mind,
May we who were grief stricken, before she came,
Become greatly intelligent and know the ultimate.

THwaya jushtaa rishir bhavathi devi,
Thwaya brahmagath srirutha thwaya,
Thwaya jushtaschithramvindathe vasu,
Sa no jushasva dravinena medhe.
(By your grace one becomes a saint,
One becomes learned, one becomes rich,
Showered by your grace one gets different kinds of wealth,
And so goddess of wealth ,give us wealth and intellect.)

Medham ma indro dadathu,
Medham devi Saraswathi.
Medam may ashvinou ubhavadathaam,
Pushkarasrajo.
(Let Indra give me intelligence,,
Let Saraswathi give me intelligence,
Let the Aswini Kumaras support my intelligence,
For they wear the garlands of lotuses.)

Aapsaraasu cha ya medha,
Gandharveshu cha yan mana,
Devi medha Saraswathi ,
Sa mam medha surabhir jushtaam
svaha.Apsaras posses intelligence,
(Gandarwas possess intelligence,
Goddess of intelligence is Saraswathi,
Let the intelligence spread like fragrance
I offer you without any reservations*)

* Svaha is the wife of fire God.
We give offerings to her and she gives it to fire , who gives it to devas.

Aa maam mesha surabhir viswa roopa,
Hiranya varna jagathi jaamya,
Orjaswathi payasaa pinvamaanaa,
Sa maam medha suprathika jushtaam.
Intelligence is glorious in form and is like nectar,
Intelligence is golden and pervades the entire universe,
Intelligence is powerful and is sought after continuously,
Let it come to me with love and favour me
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander

Vaidynatha Ashtakam

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Vaidyanatha Ashtakam
(The Octet to the king of physicians.)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Lord Shiva is considered as the king among physicians. He is worshipped in this form in Purlee Vaijyanath. He is also worshipped in this form at a great temple in Tamil Nadu known as Vaitheeswaran Koil(Temple of the lord of physicians). It is believed that Lord Rama performed the cremation of the bird Jatayu in this spot.It is also believed that Lord Angaraka(planet Mars) who was afflicted by leprosy got cured in this place. It is also believed that Lord Subramanya got his trident(vel) after worshipping in this temple.
There is a temple tank called Siddha Amrutha Theertha(the all curing nectar water) in this temple. Bathing in this tank is supposed to cure all diseases. Tiru Chandu pills distributed in this temple are considerd as a cure of all diseases. This is purported to be the medicine, which Vaidyanatha gave to Angaraka to cure his illness. Pilgrims who come here to get their illness cured take this medicine after observing the following directions. They are first required to take bath in the Angasanatana Teertham on an auspicious day during the Sukla Paksha, get the Mrittika (mud) in a new pot to the temple, mix it with sacred ash and a few drops of water from Siddhamurta Teertham.
They should grind this into a paste and offer it in prayer to the Goddess and take it in with a little water from the Teertham, whereby they will be relieved of any sort of illness. After the abhishekam, the feet of Lord Subrahmanya are covered with sandal paste mixed with saffron powder in equal weight and devotees receive it as prasad.
Devotees who are desirous of getting cured of diseases are also requested to recited the Vaidyanatha Ashtakam, thrice a day.)
Vaidyanatha Ashtakam
Sree rama soumithri jatayu veda,
Shadanadithya kujarchithya,
Sree neelakandaya daya mayaya,
Sree vaidyanathaya namasivaya. (I salute that God Shiva,

(Who is the king among physicians,
Who is worshipped by Rama and Lakshmana,
Who is woshipped by Jatayu,
Who is worshipped by the Vedas,
Who is worshipped by Lord Subrahmanya,
Who is worshipped by the Sun God,
Who is worshipped by the Mars God,
Who is having a blue neck,
And who is the personification of mercy.)

Ganga pravahendu jada dharaya,
Trilochanaya smara kala hanthre,
Samstha devairapi poojithaya,
Sree vaidyanathata namasivaya.

(I salute that God Shiva,
Who is the king among physicians,
Who wears the flow of Ganges and the moon,
On his head,
Who has three eyes,
Who had killed the God of love and death,
And who is worshipped by all devas.)

Bhaktha priyaya, tripuranthakaya,
Pinakine dushta haraya nithyam,
Prathyaksha leelaya manushya loke,
Sree vaidyanathaya namasivaya.

(I salute that God Shiva,
Who is the king among physicians,
Who is the lover his devotees,
Who has destroyed the three cities,
Who holds the bow called Pinaka,
Who destroys bad people daily,
And who plays in the world of humans).

Prabhootha vadadhi samastha roga,
Pranasa karthre muni vandhthithaya,
Prabhakarennd wagni vilochanaya,
Sri vaidyanathaya nama sivaya.

(I salute that God Shiva,
Who is the king among physicians,
Who cures all great diseases,
Like rheumatism and arthritis,
Who is saluted by great sages,
And to whom, the sun god,
Moon and God of fire are eyes.)

Vakchrothra nethrangiri viheena jantho,
Vakchrothra nethrangiri sukha pradaya,
Kushtadhi sarvonnatha roga hanthre,
Sri Vaidyanathaya nama sivaya.

(I salute that God Shiva,
Who is the king among physicians,
Who blesses those beings,
Who have lost their speech, hearing, sight and ability to walk,
With these abilities,
And who provides cure,
For devastating diseases like leprosy.)

Vedantha vedhyaya jagan mayaya,
Yogiswara dhyeya Padambujaya,
Trimurthy roopaya sahasra namne,
Sri vaidyanathaya nama sivaya.

(I salute that God Shiva,
Who is the king among physicians,
Who can be known through vedantha,
Who is spread through out the universe,
Who has a lotus feet ,
That is meditated upon by great sages,
Who is of the form of the holy trinity,
And who has thousand names.)

Swatheertha mrudbasma brudanga bajam,
Pisacha dukha arthi bhayapahaya,
Athma swaroopaya sareera bajaam,
Sri Vaidyanaathaya namasivaya.

(I salute that God Shiva,
Who is the king among physicians,
Who removes all suferings,
Caused by bad spirits, sorrows and fears,
By dip in his holy tank,
By the holy ash in the temple,
And by the mud below the neem tree of the temple,
And who is the personification of soul,
Occupying human body.)

Sree neelakandaya vrushaba dwajaya,
Sarakkanda basmadhya abhi shobithaya,
Suputhradarathi subagyathaya,
Sri vaidyanathaya nama sivaya.

(I salute that God Shiva,
Who is the king among physicians,
Who has a blue neck,
Who has the the bull on his flag,
Who shines by flowers, sacred ash and sandal,
Who grants good children and good wife,
And who blesses us with all good luck.)

Balambikesa vaidyesa bava roga haredisa,
Japen nama thrayam nithyam maha roga nivaranam.

(Those who recite this prayer,
Thrice a day with devotion,
And pray the Lord Vaidyanatha,
Who is with his consort Balambika,
And who removes the fear of birth and death,
Would get cured of all great diseases.

NIRVAN SHATAM STOTRA

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Nirvana Shatkam stotra
Shivoham,shivoham,shivoham,shivoham
shivoham,shivoham,shivham,shivoham,

Mano budhya ahankara chithaa ninaham,
Na cha srothra jihwe na cha graana nethrer,
Na cha vyoma bhoomir na thejo na vayu,
Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham. 1

Na cha praana samgno na vai pancha vaayur,
Na vaa saptha dhathur na va pancha kosa,
Na vak pani padam na chopa stha payu,
Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham. 2

Na me dwesha raghou na me lobha mohou,
Madho naiva me naiva matsarya bhava,
Na dharmo na cha artha na kamo na moksha,
Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham. 3

Na punyam na paapam na soukhyam na dukham,
Na manthro na theertham na veda na yagna,
Aham bhojanam naiva bhojyam na bhoktha,
Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham. 4

Na mruthyur na sankha na me jathi bhedha,
Pitha naiva me naiva matha na janma,
Na bhandhur na mithram gurur naiva sishya,
Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham. 5

Aham nirvi kalpi nirakara roopi,
Vibhuthwascha sarvathra sarvendriyanaam,
Na cha sangatham naiva mukthir na meya
Chidananada Roopa Shivoham, Shivoham. 6

Lakshmi Stotram

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Deva Krutha Lakshmi Stotram
(Prayer to Goddess Lakshmi by Devas)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Here is a rare prayer addressed to Goddess Lakshmi by the devas)
Kshamasva bhagavathyamba , kshamaa sheele parath pare,
Shudha sathwa swaroope cha kopadhi pari varjithe. 1
Pardon me Oh Bhagwathi, Oh mother ,
Who is the divine goddess having patience,
Who is the form of the clean truth,
And who has distanced herself from anger.
Upame sarva saadhweenaam deveenaam deva poojithe,
Thwaya vina jagat sarvam mrutha thulyancha nishphalam. 2
Oh goddess who is the ideal for all virtuous women,
Oh Goddess who is being worshipped by all devas,
Without you , this entire world is useless and is like dead.
Sarva sampath swaroopa thwam sarveshaam sarva roopini,
Raseswarasya adhidevi thwam thwath kala sarva yoshitha. 3
Oh personification of all types of wealth,
You appear in the form that people want ,
Oh leader of the lord of Rasa mandala*,
All the ladies in this world are your crescents.
* The group dance of Krishna and Gopis
Kailase Parvathi thwam cha ksheeradho Sindhu kanyaka,
Swarge cha deva Lakshmi thwam , marthya Lakshmi cha bhoothale. 4
In Kailasa ,you are Parvathi and in ocean of milk ,you are Lakshmi,
In the heaven, you are goddess Lakshmi and in the earth , the wealth of man.
Vaikunte cha Maha Lakshmi , deva devi Saraswathi,
Ganga cha thulasi thwam cha , savithri brahma lokatha. 5
In land of Vishnu , you are Mahalakshmi ,
You are goddess of Gods, Saraswathi,
You are the Thulasi leaf in Ganges,
And Savithri in the world of Brahma.
Krishna pranadhi devi thwam , go loke Radhika swayam,
Rase Raseswari thwam cha Vrindavana vane vane. 6
You are the soul like boss of Lord Krishna,
And in the world of cows, you are Radha,\
In the arena of dance , in the forest of Vrindavana,
You are goddess of dance of the forest.
Krisshna Priya thwam Bhanddere , chandra chandra kanane,
Viraja champaka vane satha srunge cha sundari. 7
You are Krishna Priya in forest of Indian figs,
You are Chandrika in forest of sandalwood,
You are Viraja in the forest of Champaka flowers,
And you are the pretty one in the Hundred peaks.
Padmavathi padma vane , malathi malathi vane,
Kunda danthi kundavane , susheela Kethaki vane. 8
You are Padmavathi , in the forest of lotus flowers,
You are Malathi, in the forest of Malathi* flowers,
You are she who has jasmine like teeth, in Jasmine forest,
And You are Susheela, in the forest of Padanus flowers.
* A kind of Jasmine
Kadamba mala thwam devi , kadamba kananepi cha,
Raja Lakshmi raja gehe , graham lakshmir gruhe gruhe. 9
You are the garland of Kadamba flowers,
In the forest of Kadamba trees,
You are Raja Lakshmi in the palace of kings,
And Lady of the house in homes and houses.
Ithi Lakshmi sthvam punyam sarva devai krutham shubham,
Ya padeth prathruthaya sa vai sarvam labeth druvam. 10
This is the prayer to Lakshmi composed by all devas,
And if read as soon as one wakes up ,
Would definitely get one all that one wants

Sudarshana Ashtakam

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Sri Sudarshana Gayatri Mantra Lyrics

Sudarshanaaya Vidmahe
Maha Jwaalaya Deemahi
Thannach Chakrap Prachodhayaad.
Sudarshana Ashtakam
By Vedanta DesikaTranslated By P.R.Ramachander.
Sudarshana is the holy wheel which Lord Vishnu uses as his chief weapon. Sudarshana Chakra is given the status of God by the followers of Ramanujacharya. He being a prime devotee is called the Chakrathazhwar. (Sage of the wheel) and worshipped by Vaishnavas. The prayers he wrote are immensely popular among the devotees of Vishnu.

It is normally recited when there is an illness at home,and fear of evil,Would dispel fear to ghost and Bad dream, to get rid of it.

SUDARSHANA ASTAKAM.
Pratibhatasreni Bhishana, Varagunasthoma Bhushana
Janibhyasthana Taarana, Jagadavasthaana Karana,
Nikhiladushkarma Karsaana, Nigamasaddharma Darsana
Jaya Jaya Sri sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is fearsome to hoards of enemies of devotees
Who is ornament for all blessed actions,
Who helps one to cross sea of samsara,
Who stabilizes the entire universe,
Who cuts off accumulated sins of bad actions,
And who teaches righteous conduct)
Subhajagadrupa Mandana, Suraganathrasa Khandana
Satamakabrahma vandita, Satapatabrahma Nandita ,
Pratitavidvat Sapakshita, Bhajata Ahirbudhnya Lakshita
Jaya jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is the ornament of him who is Lord of universe,
Who removes the fear of all asuras towards devas,
Who is worshipped by Lord Brahma and hosts of others,
Who is worshipped by Sat Pada Brahmana,
Who is on the part of devotees for overcoming contestants,
And who is worshipped by Lord Shiva.)
Sphutata -Dijjaala Pinjara, Pruthutarajwaala Panjara
Parigata Pratnavigraha, Padutaraprajna Durgraha,
Praharana Grama Manditha, Parijana Thraana Panditha
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh,
Sudarshana,Who is surrounded by resplendent light like a halo,
Who is surrounded by forms of Vishnu,
Who is difficult for even great scholars to grasp,
And who helps devotees to cross problems. )
Nijapatapreetha saddgana, Nirupathispeetha Shad Guna
Nigama NirvyuDa Vaibhava, Nijapara Vyuha Vaibhava,
Hari Haya Dweshi Daarana, Hara Pura Plosha Kaarana
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,Victory and Victory to you, oh,
Sudarshana,Who is firmly attached to righteous people,
Who is the natural home for six good assets,
Who took the form with a horse’s neck,
And who was the reason for destruction of the cities by Shiva. )
Dhanuja visthaara Kartana, Janitamisraa Vikartana
Dhanujavidya Nikartana, Bhajatavidya Nivatana,
Amara drushtasva Vikrama, Samara Jushta Bramikrama
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who destroys the spread of asuras,
Who removes the sorrows of birth, aging and death,
Who wins over the art of war of asuras,
Who removes the false knowledge from his devotees,
Whose valour is praised by devas,And who rotates in various ways in a war.)
Prathimukhaaleeta Bandhura,Pruthumahaheti Danthura
Vikatamaaya Bahishkrutha , Vividhamaalaa Parishkrutha ,
Sthiramahaayantra Tantritha ,Dhruta Daya Tantra Yantrita
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana , Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who appeared with a fast forward gait,And whose gait appeared very pretty,
Who is surrounded by several weapons,And expels the illusions sent by enemy in case of war,
Who decorates himself with several garlands,Who wears mercy and blesses devotees,Whoworship him through tantra and yantras. )
Mahita Sampath Sadhakshara ,Vihitasampath Shatakshara
Shatarachakra Pratisishtita ,Sakala Tattva Prathishtita ,
Vividha Sankalpaka Kalpaka,Vibhudhasankalpa Kalpaka
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who gives wealth of salvation to those who,Chant your six lettered mantra,
Who gives incomparable wealth to those who,Chant your six lettered mantra,
Who is available in yantra of six corners,
Who is a form in which all knowledge exists,
Who is able to complete all deeds that you take up,
And who is the kalpaka tree fulfilling all wishes. )
Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya , Savanatejastrayeemaya
Niravadhisvaadhu Chinmaya, Nikhila Sakthe Jaganmaya ,
Amita Viswakriyaamaya,Samitavishvagbhayaamaya
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ,Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is the three Vedas which are the eye of the world,
Who is the form of the three fires of yagas,
Who is the eternal knowledge of true knowledge,
Who is a form of the power of universe,
Who is accomplisher of deeds that you take up,
And who destroys all fears occurring in the world. )

Phala Sruthi
Dwichatushkamidam Prabhoothasaaram patathaam Venkatanayaka Praneetham ,
Vishamepi Manorata: Pradhaavan na Vihanyeta Rataangadhuryagupta : .
This octet which fulfills all desires,Which gives the inner meaning of Lord Sudarshana,Composed by Venkata Natha, if read,Would fulfill desires, remove obstacles,Because of the glorious boon granting powers of the Lord.

SUDARSHANA CHAKRA
This sudarshna chakra that vishnu get from lord siva.Tt is weapon.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudarshana_Chakra

Sri Sudharsana Ashtakam

NAMA RAMAYANAM

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NAMA RAMAYANAM

Shudda Brahma Parathpara Rama
Kalathmaka parameshwara Rama
Seshathalpa suha nidhritha Rama
Barhamthyamara prarthitha Rama
Chanda kirana kala mandana Rama
Srimath Dasratha nandana Rama
Kausalya sukha vardhana Rama
Viswamithra priya dhana Rama
Gora Thatakaa gathaka Rama
Mareehadhi nipathaka Rama
Kaushika muka samrakshaka Rama
Srimad Ahalya uddharaka Rama
Gowthama muni sampoojitha Rama
Sura muni vara samsthutha Rama
Navika davidha mrudhu paada Rama
Mithila pura jana modhitha Rama
Triambaka karmuka banchaka Rama
Seetharpitha vara moulika Rama
Krutha vaivahika kauthuka Rama
Bhargava darpa vinaasaka Rama
Srimad Ayodhya palaka Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama
Ayodhya Kanda
Aganitha guna dana bhooshitha rama,
Avani kamini kamitha Rama
Raaka chandra samaanana Rama
Pithru vakhya sthitha kanana Rama
Priya guha nivedhitha pada Rama
Thal kshalitha nija mrudhu pada Rama
Bharadwaaja supoojitha Rama
Chithra kootadri nikethana Rama
Dasaratha santhatha chinditha Rama
Kaikeyi thayaarthitha Rama
Virachitha nija pithru karmaka Rama
Baratharpitha nija paadhka Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama
Danda kanana pavana Rama
Aranya Kanda
Dusht viraadha vinaasaka Rama
Sara bhanga sutheeshna architha Rama
Agasthanugruha vardhitha Rama
Grudradhipa samsevitha Rama
Pancha vati thata susthitha Rama
Soopanikharthi vidhaayaka Rama
Khara dhooshana mukha saadhaka Rama
Seetha priya harinaanuga Rama
Mareecharthi krudhaashuka Rama
Vinashta seethanweshaka Rama
Grudhradhipa Gathi dayaka Rama
Sabari datha phalaasana Rama
Kabandha bahu chedana Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama
Kishkinda Kanda
Hanumat sevitha nija pada Rama
Natha sugrevabeshtadha Rama
Garvitha Bali nishoodhana Rama
Vaanara dhootha preshaka Rama
Hitha kara Lakshmana samyutha Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama

Sundara Kanda
Kapi vara santhatha samsthutha Rama
Thal gathi vigna dwamsaka Rama
Sitha prana dharaka Rama
Dushta dasanana dhooshitha Rama
Sishta Hanumath bhooshitha Rama
Sitha rodhitha kopana Rama
Krutha choodamani darshitha Rama
Kapi vara vachanaa aswasitha Rama

Yudha Kanda
Ravana nidhana prasthitha Rama
Vaanara sainya samavyatha Rama
Soshitha thatini sarthitha Rama
Vibeeshana abhaya dayaka rama
Sagara sethu nibandhaka Rama
Gata karna sira cheedaka Rama
Rakshasa sanga vimardhaka Rama
Amahitha Ravana vaarana Rama
Samhrudha dasa mukha Ravana Rama
Vidhi bhava mukha sura samsthutha Rama
Khasthitha dasaratha veekshitha Rama
Sitha darshana modhitha Rama
Abhishiktha Vibishananatha Rama
Pushpaka yaanarohana Rama
Baradwajaabhi nishevana Rama
Baktha prana preenana Rama
Saketha puri bhooshana Rama
Sakala sweeya samanatha Rma
Rathanalasal peeta sthitha Rama
Pattabishekaalankrutha Rama
Paarthiva kula sammanitha Rama
Vibeeshanarpitha thal pada Rama
Keesakalanugruha Rama
Sakalajagat paripalaka Rama
Sakalaabheeshta vara pradha Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama

SHIVA RAKSHA STOTRA

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(Prayer of protection to Lord Shiva)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(This great Stotra was revealed by Lord Shiva himself to sage Yagnavalkya, in his dream.)
Asya Sri Shiva Raksha stotra mantrasya
For the chant of Protection of Lord Shiva
Yagna Valkya rishi
The sage is Yagna Valkya
Sri Sadashivo devatha
God is Sada Shiva
Anushtup chanda
Meter is Anushtup
Sri Sada shiva preethyartham Shiva raksha stotra jape viniyoga
For pleasing Lord Sada Shiva, the chanting of Shiva Raksha stotra is being done.
Charitham deva devasya , maha devasya pavanam,
Aparam paramodharam, chathur vargasya sadhanam. 1
The story of God of Gods,
The blessed story of Lord Shiva,
Which is great , which is elevating,
And blesses one with four types of wealth.
Gowri vinayakopetham , pancha vakthram trinethrakam,
Shivam dyathwa dasa bhujam Shiva Rakshaam paden nara. 2
After meditating on Lord Shiva,
Who has five necks and three eyes,
And who is accompanied by Parvathi and Ganesa,
Men should read the protection of Lord Shiva.
Gangadhara sira pathu, Phalam ardendu shekara,
Nayane madana dwamsi, karnou sarpa vibhooshana. 3
Let he who carries Ganga protect my head,
Let he who keeps the crescent of moon protect my forehead,
Let the killer of Cupid protect my eyes,
Let he who wears Snakes as ornament protect my ears.
Granam pathu purar aathi, mukham pathu jagath pathi,
Jihwam vaggeswara pathu, kandharam shiva kandhara. 4
Let my nose me protected by the destroyer of puras(cities),
Let my face be protected by Lord of Universe.
Let my toungue be protected by the Lord of words,
And let my neck be protected by Shiva who lives in caves.
Sri Kanda pathu may kandam, skandhou viswa durandhara,
Bhujow bhoo bhara samhartha, karou pathu pinaka dhruk. 5
Let my throat be protected by the God with a blessed throat,
Let my shoulders be protected by , he who removes ills of the world,
Let my arms be protected by he who lessens the burden of earth,
And let he who holds Pinaka bow protect my hands.
Hrudayam Shankara Pathu, jataram girija pathi,
Nabhim mruthyunjaya pathu , katim vyagra jinambara. 6
Let Shankara protect my heart,
Let my belly be protected by consort of Girija,
Let my navel be protected by he who won over death,
And let my waist be protected by he who dresses in Tiger skin.
Sakthinee pathu deenartha, saranagatha vathsala,
Ooru maheswara pathu, janunee jagad easwara. 7
Let the God who takes mercy on the oppressed,
Who is dear to those who surrender to him protect my joints,
Let my thighs be protected by the great God,
And knees by the God of the universe.
Jange pathu jagath kartha, gulphou pathu ganathipa,
Charanou Karuna Sindhu, sarvangani sada shiva. 8
Let my calves be protected by the creator of the world,
Lat my ankles be protected by leader of Ganas,
Let my feet be protected by ocean of mercy,
And let all my body parts be protected by Sada Shiva.
Yetham shiva balo petham., raksam ya sukruthee padeth,
Sa bhukthwa sakalan kaamaan , shiva sayujyamapnuyath,
Graha bhootha pisachadhya , trilokyepi charanthi ye,
Dhoorad aasu palayanthe Shiva namabhi rakshanath. 9
That blessed one who reads this protection,
Which is blessed with power of Lord Shiva,
Would get all his desires fulfilled,
Attain nearness to Lord Shiva after death,
And planets , ghosts and ghouls ,
Which travel in any of the three worlds,
Would run immediately , far, far away,
Due to the protection given by names of Shiva.
Abhayam kara namedham kavacham Parvathi pathe,
Bhakthya bibarthee ya kande, thasya vasyam jagat thrayam,
Imam Narayana swapne Shiva Raksham yadha disath,

Prathar uthaya yogeendro, Yagna valya sthadha likath. 10

This armour of the names of the consort of Parvathi,

Would remove fears and provide protection,

To the devotees who sing these often,

And the lord of the three worlds would be within his hold,

For this protection of Lord Shiva was revealed,

By Lord Vishnu in the dream to Yagna Valkya,
Who wrote it , as he was told, as soon as he woke up in the morning.

SARASVATI STOTRAM

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Sarasvati stotram
Ya kundendu tusharaharadhavala ya shubhravastravrita
Ya vinavaradandamanditakara ya shvetapadmasana
Ya brahmachyutashankaraprabhritibhirdevaissada pujita
Sa mam patu sarasvati bhagavati nishsheshajadyapaha- 1
Dorbhiryukta chaturbhim sphatikamaninibhai rakshamalandadhana
Hastenaikena padmam sitamapicha shukam pustakam chaparena
Bhasa kundendushankhasphatikamaninibha bhasamana.asamana
Sa me vagdevateyam nivasatu vadane sarvada suprasanna- 2
Surasurasevitapadapankaja kare virajatkamaniyapustaka
Virinchipatni kamalasanasthita sarasvati nrityatu vachi me sada- 3
Sarasvati sarasijakesaraprabha tapasvini sitakamalasanapriya
Ghanastani kamalavilolalochana manasvini bhavatu varaprasadini -4
Sarasvati namastubhyam varade kamarupini
Vidyarambham karishyami siddhirbhavatu me sada -5
Sarasvati namastubhyam sarvadevi namo namah
Shantarupe shashidhare sarvayoge namo namah- 6
Nityanande niradhare nishkalayai namo namah
Vidyadhare vishalakshi shuddhajnane namo namah -7
Shuddhasphatikarupayai sukshmarupe namo namah
Shabdabrahmi chaturhaste sarvasiddhayai namo namah -8
Muktalankrita sarvangyai muladhare namo namah
Mulamantrasvarupayai mulashaktyai namo namah- 9
Mano manimahayoge vagishvari namo namah
Vagbhyai varadahastayai varadayai namo namah -10
Vedayai vedarupayai vedantayai namo namah
Gunadoshavivarjinyai gunadip{}tyai namo namah -11
Sarvajnane sadanande sarvarupe namo namah
Sampannayai kumaryai cha sarvajna te namo namah -12
Yoganarya umadevyai yoganande namo namah
Divyajnana trinetrayai divyamurtyai namo namah -13
Ardhachandrajatadhari chandrabimbe namo namah
Chandradityajatadhari chandrabimbe namo namah -14
Anurupe maharupe vishvarupe namo namah
Animadyashtasiddhayai anandayai namo namah -15
Jnana vijnana rupayai jnanamurte namo namah
Nanashastra svarupayai nanarupe namo namah -16
Padmada padmava.nsha cha padmarupe namo namah
Parameshthyai paramurtyai namaste papanashini -17
Mahadevyai mahakalyai mahalakshmyai namo namah
Brahmavishnushivayai cha brahmanaryai namo namah- 18
Kamalakarapushpa cha kamarupe namo namah
Kapali karmadiptayai karmadayai namo namah -19
Sayam pratah pathennityam shanmasatsiddhiruchyate
Choravyaghrabhayam nasti pathatam shrrinvatamapi -20
Ittham sarasvatistotramagastyamunivachakam
Sarvasiddhikaram nrinam sarpapapapranashanam -21

SARASVATI SLOKAS

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Saraswathee dhviyam dhrushtaa Veenaa pusthaka dhaarinee

Hamsavaaha Samaayukthaa Vidhyaa dhaanakaree mama
Pradhamam Bhaarathee naama Dhvitheeyamcha Sarasvathee
Thrutheeyam Saaradhaa Dhe'vee Chathurtham Hamsavaahinee

Yaa Kundhendhu Thushaara Haara Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra Vasthraa Vrithaa
Yaa Veenaa Varadhanda Mandithakaraa Yaa Shvetha Padhmaasanaa
Yaa Brahmaachyutha Shankara Prabhrithidevaih Sadhaa Vandhithaa
Saamaam Paathu Saraswathee Bhagavathee Nihshesha Jaadyaapahaa
(She, who is all white like the Kundha blossoms, the moon, snow and pearl; She, who is dressed in pure white; While two of her hands playveena, two other hands are poised to us boons; and punishments as needed; She is seated on a lotus; Ever worshipped by celestials like Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara. May this Goddess Saraswathi, Bhagavathi, remove my obstacles and protect me.)
sarasvati namastubhyam varade kaamaruupini
vidyaarambhaM karishhyaami siddhirbhavatu me sadaa !
[Oh Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto you,
who are the fulfiller of all my wishes. I am beginning
my study, let me attain perfection in that, always.]

SARASVATI SLOKAS

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Sarasvati slokas

Om Eim Saraswatyai Swaha !
Sarasvati namastubhyam varade kaamaruupini
Vidyaarambham karishhyaami siddhirbhavatu me sadaa !
[Oh Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto you,
who are the fulfiller of all my wishes. I am beginning
my study, let me attain perfection in that, always.]
Prayer Slokas on Sri Saraswathi
Saraswathee dhviyam dhrushtaa Veenaa pusthaka dhaarinee
Hamsavaaha Samaayukthaa Vidhyaa dhaanakaree mama
Pradhamam Bhaarathee naama Dhvitheeyamcha Sarasvathee
Thrutheeyam Saaradhaa Dhe'vee Chathurtham Hamsavaahinee

Shri sarasvatii stuti

yaa kundendu -Tushhaarahaara-dhavalaa yaa shubhra-vastraavritaa
yaa viiNaavaradanDaman Ditakaraa yaa shvetapadmaasanaa
yaa brahmaachyuta-sha.nkara-prabhritibhirdevaih sadaa puujitaa
saa maam paatu sarasvatii bhagavatii nihsheshhajaaDyaapahaa -1
Dorbhiryuktaa chaturbhih sphaTikamaNimayiimakshamaalaam dadhaanaa
hastenaikena padmam sitamapi cha shukam pustakam chaapareNa
bhaasaa kundendu-sha.nkhasphaTikamaNinibhaa bhaasamaanaa.asamaanaa
saa me vaagdevateyam nivasatu vadane sarvadaa suprasannaa -2
aashaasu raashii bhavada.ngavalli
bhaasaiva daasiikr ita-dugdhasindhum.h
mandasmitairnindita-shaaradendu
vande.aravindaasana-sundari tvaam.h-3
shaaradaa shaaradaambojavadanaa vadanaambuje
sarvadaa sarvadaasmaakaM sannidhim sannidhim kriyaath-4
sarasvatiim cha taam naumi vaagadhishhThaatri-devataamh
devatvam pratipadyante yadanugrahato janaah-5
paatu no nikashhagraavaa matihemnaH sarasvatii
praagyetaraparichchhedam vachasaiva karoti yaa -6
shuddhaam brahmavichaarasaaraparamaa-maadyaam jagadvyaapiniiM
viiNaapustakadhaariniimabhayadaam jaaDyaandhakaaraapahaamh
haste spaaTikamaalikaaM vidadhatiiM padmaasane sa.nsthitaaM
vande taaM parameshvariiM bhagavatiiM buddhipradaaM shaaradaam.h -7
viiNaadhare vipulama.ngaladaanashiile
haktaartinaashini viri.nchihariishavandye
kiirtiprade.akhilamanorathade mahaarhe
vidyaapradaayini sarasvati naumi nityam.h -8
shvetaabjapuur na-vimalaasana-sa.nsthite he
shvetaambaraavr-itamanoharama.njugaatre
udyanmano gya-sitapa.nkajama.njulaasye
vidyaapradaayini sarasvati naumi nityam.h -9
maatastvadiiya-padapa.nkaja-bhaktiyuktaa
ye tvaaM bhajanti nikhilaanaparaanvihaaya
te nirjaratvamiha yaanti kalevareNa
bhuuvahni-vaayu-gaganaambu-vinirmitena -10
mohaandhakaara-bharite hR-idaye madiiye
maataH sadaiva kuru vaasamudaarabhaave
svIyaakhilaavayava-nirmalasuprabhaabhiH
shiighraM vinaashaya manogatamandhakaaram.h -11
brahmaa jagat.h sR-ijati paalayatiindireshaH
shambhurvinaashayati devi tava prabhaavaiH
na syaatkR-ipaa yadi tava prakaTaprabhaave
na syuH katha.nchidapi te nijakaaryadakshaaH -12
lakshmirmedhaa dharaa pushhTirgaurii tR-ishhTiH prabhaa dhR-itiH
etaabhiH paahi tanubhirashhTabhirmaaM sarasvatii -13
sarasavatyai namo nityaM bhadrakaalyai namo namaH

veda-vedaanta-vedaa.nga- vidyaasthaanebhya eva cha -14
sarasvati mahaabhaage vidye kamalalochane
vidyaaruupe vishaalaakshi vidyaaM dehi namostu te -15
yadakshara-padabhrashhTam maatraahiinam cha yadbhavet.h
tatsarvaM kshamyataaM devi prasiida parameshvari -16

Iti shriisarasvatii stotram Sampuurnam

RAMA SLOKAS

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Ramaya Rama Bhadraya
Ramachandraya Vedhase
Raghu Nathaya Nathaya
Sitayah Pataye Namaha
(To Rama, Ramabhadra, Raghunatha(These are different names of Lord Rama),
the Lord, the Consort of Seetha, our salutations to him. )
Sri Rama Rama Rameti
Rame Raame Manorame
Sahasra Nama Tat Tulyam
Rama Nama Varanane
(Lord Shiva told this shloka to Parvati I meditate upon Sri Ram as Sri Rama Rama
Rama, the thrice recital of Rama’s name is equal to Recitation of the thousand
names of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranama)
Neelambuja shyamala komalaangam
Sita-samaaropita vamabhagam
Paanau-mahaa-saayaka charu-chaapam
Namami Raamam Raghu-vamsha naatham
(I do namaskarams to Lord Rama, who was the best amongst the great kings of
Raghu-kula, who wields his great bow and arrows, who has a complexion and
softness like that of a blue-lotus, and on whose left sits Goddess Sitaji, his dear
consort.)

Ashta Lakshmi Stotra

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Ashta Lakshmi Stotra
The prayer to the eight Lakshmis)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Here it is Adhi Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Santhana Lakshmi , Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi and Maha Lakshmi..This is the second version of Ashta Lakshmi stotra that I have come across. The first one is also available in my compilation.
Aadhi Lakshmi
(Primeval Lakshmi)
Dwibhujam cha dwinethram cha sa abhyam, varadanwitham,
Pushpa mala dharam , devim ambhujasana samsthitham,
Pushpa thorana samyuktham , prabha mandala manditham,
Sarva lakshana samyuktham , sarvabharana bhooshitham,
Peethambaradharam devim makute charu bandhanaam,
Sthano nadhi sama yuktham parswayor dheepa shakthikam,
Soundarya nilayam, shakthim , Adhi lakkshmeem aham Bhaje. 1

(I salute and sing about that primeval Lakshmi,
Who gives protection by her two eyes and hands,
Who gives copious boons, who wear flower garlands,
Who is the goddess who sits on the throne of lotus,
Who sits in the arena decorated by chains of flowers,
Who shines in the halo of light, who has perfect beauty,
Who wears all ornaments, who wears yellow silks,
Who wears a decorated crown, who has a high bosom,
Who has rows of lights on both her sides,
Who is the personification of beauty and power.)

Gaja Lakshmi
(Lakshmi of Elephants)
Chathur bhujam , dwinethram vara abhaya karanvidham,
Abja dwaya karambhojam, abjasana samasthitham,
Sasi varna kadobabhyam plavyamanam maha sriyam,
Sarvabharana shobhadyam shubra vasthorthareeyakam,
Chamara graham naribhi sevitham, parswayor dwayo,
Aapada lambhivasanam karanda makutam bhaje. 2
(I sing and salute the Gaja Lakshmi, who has four hands,
Who has two eyes, whose two hands show the symbol,
Of giving of boons and providing of succour,
Who has lotus flowers in two hands, Who is seated on a lotus,
Who is being anointed by water by two elephants of black colour,
Who shines in various ornaments, who wears white cloths,
Who is being served by two ladies holding fan on her both sides,
And who shines from her head to foot.)
Dhana Lakshmi
(The Lakshmi of wealth)
KIrreda makudopetham, swarna varna samanvitham,
SArvabhara samyuktham, sukhasana manvitham,
Paripoornam cha kumbham ch a dakshinena karenathu,
Chakram banam cha thamboolam thada vama karenathu,
Sankham padmam cha chapam cha gandikam api dharineem,
Sath kanchukastha neem , dhyayeth danalakshmeem manoharam. 3
(I meditate on the very pretty looking Dhana Lakshmi.
Who wears a crown on her head, who is of the golden colour,
Who is with all type of ornaments, who sits on the seat of pleasure,
Who holds a filled up pot in her left hand,
Who has wheel. arrow and betel leaves on her right hand,
Who also has conch, rope and wears a golden chain,
And who wears a tight cloth blouse over her bosom.)

Dhanya Lakshmi
(The Lakshmi of grains)
Varadhabhya samyuktham , kireeda makudojjwalam,
Ambujam che akshu chaleem vaa kadali phala dronikam,
Pankajam daksha vamethu, dadhanaam Shukla roopineem,
Krupa moorthim jadachoodam sukhasana samsthitham,
SArvalangara samyuktham sarvabhara bhooshitham,
Mada matham manohari roopam, dhanya sriyam bhaje. 4
(I sing and salute The Dhanya Lakshmi,
Who holds symbol of protection and mercy,
Who is offered lotus, sugarcane and pot of banana fruit,
Who shines with the crown on her head,
Who holds a lotus in her right hand,
Who bestows grace and is white in colour,
Who is personification of mercy, who wears brooch in her hair,
Who sits in a comfortable pose, who is well decorated,
Who wears all sort of ornaments,,
Who is exuberant and has a pretty mien.)

Santhana Lakshmi
(Lakshmi of progeny)
Jada makuta samyuktham sthidasana samanvitham,
Abhayam gadgam chaiva poorna kumbham bhuja dwaye,
Kanchugam chanda veeram cha moukthikam chapi dharineem,
Dheepa chamara nari bhi sevitha m , parsvayor dwayo,
Bala senathi sangase karuna pooridananaam,
Maha rajnim cha Santhana Lakshmim ishtartha sidhaye. 5
(Let the queen like Santhana Lakshmi , who wears a crown,
Who sits on a stable seat,, who holds in her two hands,
Symbol of protection, sword and a pot completely full,
Who wears a small sword and silken dress on her bosom ,
Who is served on both sides by ladies holding fan and light,
Who showers love on the child Subrahmanya sitting on her lap,
Fulfill all my wishes and wants and wealth.)

Veera Lakshmi
(Lakshmi of Valour)
Ashta bahu yutham lakshmim simhasana vara sthitham,
Thaptha kanchana sangasam , kireda makudojjwalam,
Swarna kanchuka samyuktham satha veera dharam thadha,
Abhayam varadam chaiva bhuja bhuja yos samyavayo,
Chakram soolam cha banam cha sankham chapam kapalakam,
Datheem Veeralakshmim cha nava thalathmikam Bhaje. 6
(I salute that valorous Lakshmi by whose side nine trees shine,
Who has eight hands, who sits on a throne, who shines like molten gold,
Who wears a crown over her hair, who wears a golden cloth over her bosom,
And also a garland of gold, who shows the symbol of protection,
Symbol of blessing in her right and left hands ,
And who holds, the holy wheel, spear , bow , conch , bow and a skull.)

Vijaya Lakshmi
(Lakshmi of Victory)
Ashta bahu yudham devim simhasana varasthitham,
Sukhasanam sukesim cha kireeda makudojjwalam,
Shyamangim , komalaa karam sarvabharana bhooshitham,
Gadgam , pasam gadha chakram varadam vama hasthake,
Kedakam changusam sankham varadam vama hasthake,
Raja roopa dharam shakthim Prabhu soundarya shobhitham,
Hamsaroodam smareth devim vijayam vijayapthaye. 7
(I meditate on that goddess riding on a swam and pray for victory,
Who has eight hands , who sits on a throne in a comfortable posture,
Who has very pretty hair and wears a shining crown over that,
Who is black in colour, who is pretty and wears all ornaments,
Who has sword , rope , wheel and symbol of protection in right hands,
Who has shield, goad , conch and symbol of blessing in her right hands,
Who looks like a king, who is powerful , lord and shines due to her beauty.)

Maha Lakshmi
(The great Lakshmi)
Chathur bhujam Maha Lakshmim gaja yugma supoojitham,
Padma pathra nayanam, varabhaya karojjwalam,
Oordhwa dhwaya kare chabjam dadatheem shkla vasthrakam,
Padmasane sukhaseenam bhajeham sarva Mangalam, 8
(I worship she who sits comfortably in a lotus pose,
Who bestows all good things, who has four hands,
Who is Maha Lakshmi, who is worshipped by two elephants,
Who has eyes like leaf of lotus, who has shining hands,
Showing the symbols of protection and blessing,
Who holds on other two hands lotus flowers,
Who dresses herself in white .)

Mangalashtakam

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Mangalashtakam.

Translated by P. R. Ramachander

(This great prayer praying for all that is good addresses itself to all Gods, sages, beings, places and sacred waters. It is remarkable in the sense that many of them addressed are great human beings known to the Hindus. People reading this rare stotra (prayer) would definitely lead a life of fulfillment and reach the land of Vishnu.]

Brahma Vishnur Gireesa sura pathir anala prethatyathunatha,

Sthoyadeescha vayur danada guha Ganesarka Chandrascha Rudraa,

Viswadhithyaa asvisadhya vasa pithru maruth sidha vidhyarthaa yaksha,

Gandharva kinnardhy akhila, gagana chara, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 1

(Let me be blessed with all that is good, By Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, By Indra, Fire, Yama and Niryathi, By Varuna, Wind and Khubera, By Lord Subrahmanya and Ganesa, By Sun, moon, Rudras and Vasus, By Adithyas, Aswini devas, and Sadhyas, By cows, manes, Maruths and Sidhas, By Vidhyadharas, Yakshas, Gandharwas and Kinnaras, Who are all those who travel in the sky.)

Vani, Lakshmi, darithri, hima giri thanaya, Chandika, bhadrakali

Brahmyadhya mathru sanga, Adithi Thithi satheethyadhayo daksha puthrya,

Savithri Jahnu kanya, Dinakarathanata, Arundathi, Deva pathnya,

Phoulomyadhyasthadhanya, khachara yuvathayo Mangalam may dhishanthu. 2

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By Saraswathi, Lakshmi, Goddess earth and Parvathi, By Chandika, Kali and the mother goddesses like Braahmi, By Adithi, Thidhi and Sathi, who are daughters of Daksha, By Savithri, Ganges the daughter of Jahnu and Yamuna the daughter of Sun, By Arundathi and other deva maidens and all those maidens who travel on the sky.)Mathsya, koormo, varaho, nruhariradha vatur bhargavo, Ramachandra,

Seeri Krishnascha, Kalki cha Kapila, nara Narayanaa threyanavadhya,

Anye nanavathara naraka vijayi naschakra mukhyayudhani.

Thath pathnyas thath suthaschapya akila harikula, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 3

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By incarnations of fish, turtle, boar, lion man, Vamana, Parasurama and Rama, By Sri Krishna, Kalki, Kapila, Nara, Narayana, Dathathreya and others, And other incarnations which won over Narakasura and have wheel as their weapon, And their wives, sons, who are all rebirths of Lord VishnuViswamithro, )

Vasishta, Kalasa bhava uchathya, angira kaasyapascha,

Vyasa, kanva, Mareechi Krathu, Bhrugu, pulaha sounakathri pulasthya,

Anye sarve muneendraa, Kuja, Budha, Guru, shukra arka jathya grahaaye,

Nakshthrani prajesa phanigana manavo, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 4

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By Viswamithra, Vasishta, Agasthya, Uchathya, Angeerasa and Kasyapa, By Vyasa, Kanva, Marrechi, Krathu, Bhrugu, Pulaha, Sounaka, Athri and Pulasthya, By other great saints and Planets round the sun like Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, By all stars, great kings and other serpents like Nagaraja.)

Tharkshyanantho Hanuman Balirapi Sanakadhyasuko Naradascha,

Prahladha, Pandu puthra nruga Nala Nahusha, Vishnuratho Ambareesha,

Bheeshma Akruro Udhavosi nara bharatha harischanda Rukhmangadhadhya,

Anye sarve narendra Ravi sasi kulaja, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 5

(Lets others, Shuka and Narada, By Prahladha, Sons of Pandu, Nruga, Nala, Nahusha, Parikshit and Ambareesha, By Bheeshma, Akroora, Udhava, Bharatha, Harischandra and Rukhmangadha, And all other great kings, belonging to the Sun and moon dynasties.)

Aahuthyadhischa thisra sakula muni kalathrani dara manoonaam,

Thara, Kunthi cha Panchalyadha Nala dayitha Rukmani Sathyabhama,

Dsarva yadu kula vanitha raja bharyasthadhanya,

Gopya scharithra yuktha sakala yuva thayo, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 6

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By Aahuthi, Devahuthi and Praseethi, the three daughters of Manu, By the wives of all great sages and the wives of all Manus, By Thara, Kunthi, Panchali, Damayanthi, Rukhmani and Sathyabhama, By Devaki and all the ladies of Yadu clan as well as all the king's wives, And Gopis as well as all virtuous wives who are young.)

Vipra gavascha Veda Smruthirapi Thulasi Sarva theerthani Vidhya,

Nana Sasthra ithihasa aapi sakala puranaani varnasramascha,

Sankhyam, Jnanam cha Yoga api yama niyamou sarva karmani kalaa,

Sarve dharmascha sathyadhyavayava sahitha, Mangalam may disanthu. 7

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By Brahmins, cows, Vedas, Smruthis, Thulasi, all sacred waters and knowledge, By Various sciences, history, all epics and the various stages of life, By Sankhya, Wisdom, Yoga, rules governing life, and all actions, And by all religions, truth and all the organs of the body.)

Lokaa dweepa samudhra kshithi dara pathauo, Meru Kailasa Mukhya,

Kaveri, narmadhadhya, shubha jala saritha swardhruma diggajendra,

Megha jyotheemshi nana nara mruga pasu pakshyadhaya prani nonye,

Sarvaoushadhyancha vruksha sakala thruna latha, Mangalam may disanthu. 8

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By different worlds, islands, oceans and mountains like Kailasa and Meru supporting the world, By divine rivers like Kaveri and Narmadha, the wish giving tree and the eight elephants, By clouds, different luminous bodies, different men, beasts, birds and other living things, And by different medicinal plants, trees and all grasses and climbers.)

Bhakthya samyuktha chithaa prathi divasa miman mangala stotra mukhyan,

Ashtou slokaan prabathe divasa parinathou ye cha marthya padanthi,

They nithyam poorna kaama iha bhuvi sukhinaschartha vandhobhi bhoothwa,

Nirmuktha sarva paapair vayasi cha charame Vishnu lokam prayanthi. 9

(If that gentleman with devotion and concentrated mind reads this mangala prayer daily, Which has eight stanzas in the morning as soon as the day breaks, He would lead a full life and live with pleasure, wealth and saluting beings, And would get rid of all their sins and on death would reach the land of Vishnu.)

SABARIMALA AYYAPPA

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Aashyaama Komalavishaalatanum Vichitra
Vaasovasaanam Arunotpala Daamahastam
Uttungaratnamakutam Kutilaagrakesam
Shaastaaram Ishtavaradam Sharanam Prapadhye

Lord Ayyappan is God. Being born out of Mohini (the female incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and Lord Shiva, he is also known as Bhuthanatha, Dharmasastha, Hariharan, Ayyanar and Manikanta

Open to darshan only during specific seasons in the year, Swami Ayyappa's shrine attracts millions of pilgrims from all over India and is popular in Kerala next only to the Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple. some Puranas and folk songs of Kerala, he was born out of the union of Vishnu and Shiva. The story is that Shiva was captivated by the charming Mohini in which form Vishnu appeared at the time of the churning of the ocean of milk in order to distract the asuras so that the devas could divide the nectar among themselves. Shiva succumbed to the beauty of Mohini and Sasta is believed to have been born out of the union. Thus He is called Hariharaputra — son of Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara) — and is regarded as the third son of Shiva, the other two being Ganesha and Muruga or Kartikeya.

Ayyappa thus embodies in Himself the qualities of both Shiva and Vishnu. He keeps guard over us, from evil spirits and also endows us with jnana leading to salvation. The purpose of the avatara of Lord Ayyappa was to restore order in the country and to renovate the temple at Sabari Hill

Devotees offer pujas for Lord Ayyappa to get rid of the evils of Shani (shani dosham). They believe that offering 'Til Oil Diya' (Neelanjanam) in Ayyappa Temple on Saturdays enhances the auspicious aspects of 'Shani Dasha' and keeps them away from the 'Doshas' of 'Sade-Sathi'. Devotees avoid non-vegetarian food on Saturdays and pay a visit to the 'Ayyappa Temple' to rededicate their devotion and faith.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyappan

Sabarimala Sri Dharma Sanstha Temple is the most pious and sacred temple of Kerala.Sabarimala Temple Tour is strenuous and passes through the thick forests of the Sahyadri Mountains. It takes 3 days from the base of the hill to reach the templeA majority of the pilgrims are men who have to observe fast for forty days,The most auspicious day of the Sabarimala Pilgrimage is the Makara Vilakku Day somewhere around January 14th every year. Thousands of pilgrims pay their visit to the Sabarimala Temple to seek the blessings of Lord Ayyappa.

The temple was built by the foster father of Lord Ayyappa, who was the King of a local kingdom in ancient Kerala called 'Pandalam'. In order to reach the lotus feet of 'Lord Ayyappa', the devotees have to climb 18 steps. 18 steps represent the 18 hills which again represent the 18 Vana Devtas (Hill Gods). It is believed that the first 5 steps represent the five 'Senses'. The next 8 Steps represent the 'Ashta Ragas' (eight musical chords). The next 3 steps represent 'Trigunas' ('Satvika', 'Rajasa', & 'Tamasa'). The last 2 steps represent 'Vidya' (intelligence) and 'Avidya' (ignorance).

MORE DETAILS

http://www.saranamayyappa.org/index.asp

http://www.ayyappan-ldc.com/

SRI HARIHARATHMAJASHTAKAM

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Sri Hariharathmajashtakam
Kambangudi Kulathu Iyer
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
“'Harivarasanam' was written by Kumbakudi Kulathur Iyer. In 1955, Swami Vimochananad recited this Ashtakam for the first time at Sabarimala.
Harivarasanam is recited just prior to closing of the temple doors at night.
As the final verses are being sung, all the assistant Santhis leave the Sanctum Sanctorum one by one. As the song ends, only the Mel Santhi is inside the Sreekoil. He extinguishes the lamps one by one and closes the doors for the night after the last lamp is extinguished.”
( Above write up is quoted from http://www.saranamayyappa.org/Religious_Links.htm)
Harivarasanam Viswamohanam
Haridadhiswaram Aaradhyapadhukam
Arivimardhanam Nithyanarthanam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa

(Repository of Hari’s boons,
Enchanter of universe,
Essence of Hari’s grace,
He whose holy feet is worshipped,
He who kills enemies of good thought,
He who daily dances the cosmic dance,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.

Saranakirtanam Bakhtamanasam
Bharanalolupam Narthanalasam
Arunabhasuram Bhoothanayakam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam AyyappaHe who likes song of refuge,
(He who is in the mind of devotees,
He who is the great ruler,
He who loves to dance,
He who shines like the rising sun,
He who is king of all beings,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)

Pranayasathyakam Praananayakam
Pranathakalpakam Suprabhanjitham
Pranavamanidram Keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam AyyappaHe whose soul is truth,
(He who is the darling of all souls,
He who created universe,
He who shines with a glittering Halo,
He who is the temple of “OM”,
He who loves songs,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Thuragavahanam Sundarananam
Varagadhayudham Vedavavarnitham
Gurukrupakaram Keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa He who rides a horse,
(He who has a pretty face,
He who has the blessed mace as weapon,
He who bestows grace like a teacher,
He who loves songs,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Tribuvanarchitam Devathathmakam
Trinayanam Prabhum Divyadeshikam
Tridashapoojitham Chinthithapradam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
(He who is worshiped by the three worlds,
He who is the soul of all gods,
He who is the lord of Shiva,
He who is worshipped by devas,
He who is who is worshipped three times a day,
He whose thought is fulfilling,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Bhavabhayapaham Bhavukavaham
Bhuvanamohanam Bhoothibhooshanam
Dhavalavahanam Divyavaranam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam AyyappaHe who destroys fear,
(He who brings prosperity,
He who is enchanter of universe,
He who wears holy ash as ornament,
He who rides a white elephant,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Kalamrudusmitham Sundarananam
Kalabhakomalam Gathramohanam
Kalabhakesari Vajivahanam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
(He who blesses with enchanting smile,
He who has is very pretty,
He who is adorned by sandal paste,
He who has a pretty mien,
He who is a like a lion to the elephants,
He who rides on a tiger,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Srithajanapriyam Chinthithapradam
Sruthivibhushanam Sadhujeevanam
Sruthimanoharam Geethalalasam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
(He who is dear to his devotees,
He who fulfills wishes,
He who is praised by Vedas,
He who blesses life of ascetics,
He who is the essence of Vedas,
He who enjoys divine music,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)

Shalaa Suktham

2009-11-17T23:22:00.008+05:30

Shalaa Suktham
[Chant for the House]
Translated by P. R. Ramachander
[This prayer is taken from Atharvana Veda and is meant to be chanted before occupying a house. The prayer has been taken from RL Kashyap Veda manthras and Sukthas, published by SAKSI, Bangalore.]
Yihaiva dhruvaam ni minoomi shaalaam,
Ksheme thishtathi gruthamukshamana,
Thaam thwaa shale sarvaveeraa suviraa,
Arishtaviraa upa sam charima.
(I fix my dwelling permanently here,
May I live in comfort with flowing light here,
May I approach you, oh dwelling, with all my good people,
With all my people who are fine.)
Yihaiva dhruvaa prathi thishta shale,
Aswawathi, gomathi sunruthavathi,
OOrjaswathi, gruthavathi, payaswathi,
Ucharayaswa mahathe saubhaghyaa.
(You stand here firmly, oh my house,
With horses (life energy), with cows (knowledge), with good speech,
With energy, with knowledge (ghee), with clarity of thought,
Please stand erect for great good luck.)
Dharunyasi Shaale,
Bruhath cchandhaa puthee dhanya,
Aa thwam vathso gamaydhaa kumara,
Aadhenavah sayam aspandamaanaa.
(You are our place of safety, my house,
With very tall roof and clean cereals,
May a boy and calf come in to you,
And the cattle after grazing in the evening.)
Yimaam shalaam savitha, vayur, indro,
Brahaspathirni minothu prajanan,
Ukshanthu dhoonaa marutho gruthena,
Bhagho no raja ni krishim thanothu.
(May the sun, air and Indra,
And the great teacher who knows all, look after this house,
May the maruths sprinkle it with water and light,
And the king bhaga support our efforts (cultivation)
Manasya pathni sharanaasyonaa,
Devi devebhirnimithasyagre,
Thrunaam vasaanasumana asasthwam adha,
Asmaabhyaam sahaviram rayim dhaa.
(Queen of the house, provide me shelter,
You are the benevolent goddess, made first by devas,
May you who are made in grass, be kind to me,
And give me brave sons, riches and fortune.)
Ruthena sthunnamadhi roha vamsagre,
Virajannapam vrukshva shathroon,
Maa they rishannupasattarom gruhanaam,
Shale shatham jiveema sharadha sarva veera.
(Oh pole, climb on the pillar at the top of the clan,
Drive away my enemies by your great luster,
Let those who reside in this house not suffer,
May we along with our family live here for hundred autumns.)
Yemam kumarasthauna,
Aa vathso jagathaa saha,
Yemam parisrutha kumbha,
Aa dhadhna kalashairaghu.
(Let more and more youth come here,
Let cows and cattle come here,
Let overflowing pots come here,Which are filled with curds.)
Poorna naari prabhara kumbhametham,
Gruthasya dharam amuthena sambhruthaam,
Yimam pathruun amruthena samanghdhi,
Ishtaapurtham abhi rakshathi yemaam.
(Oh lady fill his pot to the brim,
With ghee and nectar in that,
Let the pot be filled with nectar,
And let it protect our desires and this home.)
Yima aapa prabharami Yakshma naasini,
Grahaanupa praseedhami,
Amruthena sahagrina.
(I bring this water full of luster,
Which destroys all ills,
And which is mixed with nectar,
And I occupy this house.)
Prachyaam disa shaalaaya namo mahimne,
Savaha devebhyo svahebhya,
(Salutations to the greatness of this house from east,
Fire offering to those who should be given fire offering.)
Dakshina dhisa shaalaaya mahimne,
Savaha devebhyo svahebhya,
(Salutations to the greatness of this house from the west,
Fire offering to those who should be given fire offering)
Pradheechya dhisa shaalaaya mahimne,
Savaha devebhyo svahebhya,
(Salutations to the greatness of this house from the west,
Fire offering to those who should be given fire offering)
Udheechya dhisa shaalaaya mahimne,
Savaha devebhyo svahebhya,
(Salutations to the greatness of this house from the north,
Fire offering to those who should be given fire offering)
Dhruvaya dhisa shaalaaya mahimne,
Savaha devebhyo svahebhya,
(Salutations to the greatness of this house from the firm earth,
Fire offering to those who should be given fire offering)
Uurdhwa dhisa shaalaaya mahimne,
Savaha devebhyo svahebhya
(Salutations to the greatness of this house from the top,
Fire offering to those who should be given fire offering
Dhiso dhisa shaalaaya mahimne,
Savaha devebhyo svahebhya,
(Salutations to the greatness of this house from all directions,
Fire offering to those who should be given fire offering.)

Mangalya Prarthana

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Mangalya Prarthana
[Universal Prayer to well being from the Vedas]
Translated by P. R. Ramachander
Swasthi prajabhya paripalayantham,
Nyayena margena maheem maheesa,
Gobrahmanebhyo shubhamasthu nithyam,
Loka samastha Sukhino bhavantu.
(Let good things occur to the king of the country,
Who looks after his people well, in the path of justice,Let Cows* and Brahmins** have a pleasant life daily,Let all people of the world have a very pleasant life.*wealth was measured by cows in those times** People in search of God
Kale varshathu parjanya,
Prauthwee sasya shalini,
Deso yam kshobha rahitha,
SAjjana santhu nirbhaya.
(Let the monsoon be timely and plentiful,Let earth be covered with vegetation,Let the country live without problems,And let good people never have fear.)
Aputhra puthrina santhu,
Puthrina santhu pouthrina,
Adhana sadhana,
Santhu jeevanthu sarada satham.
(Let sonless people have son,Let people with son have grand sons,And let people who are poor or rich,Live and see one hundred autumns.)
Sarvathra sukhina santhu,
Sarve santhu niramaya,
Sarve bhadrani pasyanthu,
Ma kaschid dukha bhag bhaveth.
(Let people live with pleasure everywhere,Let all people live without diseases,
Let every one feel themselves secure,And let none have at anytime sorrow,)
Om Sarvesham swasthir bhavthu,
Om Sarvesham santhir Bhavathu,
Om Sarvesham poornam Bhavathu,
Om Sarvesham Mangalam Bhavathu.
(Let comfort be every where,
Let peace be everywhere,Let there be plenty everywhere,
And let good things happen everywhere.
Om Santhi, Om Santhi, Om Santhi
Let there be peace, Let there be peace,Let there be peace.)

2009-11-17T13:24:00.004+05:30

Dhana Lakshmi Stotram

Translated by P. R. Ramachander

[Here is a prayer addressed to Dhana Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Goddess Parvathi asks Shiva as to how the poor, the timid and family men can become wealthy. He then teaches her this great prayer, addressed to Goddess Parvathi herself. This indicates that the Goddess Parvathi also can be worshipped as the giver of wealth.]

Dhanadha Uvacha:

Devi deva mupa gamya neelakandam mama priyam,

Krupaya Parvathi praha Sankaram, Karunakaram.

(Dhanadha said:The goddess went near Lord with the blue neck, who is dear to me,And with kindness Goddess Parvathi asked Sankara, the doer of mercy.)

Devyuvacha:

Bruhi, vallabha saadhoonaam, daridhraanaam, kudumbinaam,

Daridhra dalanopayamanchasaiva dhana pradham.

(The Goddess said:My dear, please tell me how, the timid, the poor and family men,Would cross over poverty and get wealth bestowed on them.)

Shiva Uvacha:

Poojyan Parvathi vakhya midhamaha Maheswara,

Uchitham Jagad Ambaasi thava bhoothanukampaya.

(The God of all, then praised the words of Parvathi,And told, that it was apt for mother of the world,To ask this,as she has compassion to all beings.)

Saseetham Sanujam Ramam Sanjaneyam Sahanugam,

Pranamya paramanandam Vakshyeham stotra muthamam.

(After Saluting Lord Rama, along with Sita, his brothers,And Anjaneya, I am telling the great prayer with great happiness.)

Dhanadham sradhaanaanaam sadhya sulabha karakam,

Yogakshema karam sathyam, sathyameva vacho mama.

(My words are indeed true that this prayer to the giver of wealth would,Bless the devoted ones with wealth and all sort of comforts.)

Patantha Pataayanthopi Brahmanai asthikothamai,

Dhana laabho bhaved aasu nasamethi daridhradha.

(Reading or getting it read by Brahmins devoted to religion,Would immediately lead to earning of money and poverty will be killed)

Bhoobhavamsa bhoothyai bhakthi kalpa lathaam shubhaam,

Prarthayathaam yadhaa kaamam kamadhenuswa roopinam.

(I pray you, who exists as prosperity in earth,To be the wish giving perennial tree to devotees,And assume the form of the divine wish fulfilling cow.)

Dhanadhe dhandhe devi, dhana seele dhayakare,

Thwam praseedha mahesaani,yadhartha prathayamyaham.

(Oh Goddess Dhanadha*, who is the wealth giver,Who is habitually a giver and one who shows mercy,You please be pleased, Oh consort of Mahesa**,For I am praying to you to grant wealth.*giver of wealth **Lord Shiva)

Dharaamara priye punye dhanye dhanadha poojithe,

Sudhanam dharmike devi yajamanasya sathwaram.

(Oh Goddess who likes the devas of earth,Oh holy one, Oh blessed one, Oh Goddess worshipped by Kubhera*,Please grant immediately the blessed wealth to him who worships you.*The deva who is guardian of wealth)

Ramye, rudhrapriye roope Ramaroope rathi priye,

Shikhi sakha mano murthi praseedha pranathe mayi.

(Oh Pretty one, Oh darling of Rudra, Oh Goddess with good form,Oh Goddess who is attractive, Oh Goddess who is liked by Rathi*,Oh Goddess who is in the mind of friend of peacock, Krishna,Please be kind to me who is saluting your feet.*Wife of the God of love)

Aaraktha charanom bhoje, Sidhi sarvartha dhayike,

Divyambaradhare divye, divyamalanu shobhithe.

(Hey Goddess whose feet is like blood red lotus,Hey Goddess who blesses with all divine powers,Oh Holy one who wears divine silk cloths,Oh Goddess who shines in the divine garland)

Samastha guna sampanne, Sarva lakshana lakshithe,

Saratchandra mukhe neele, Neela neeraja lochane,

(Hey Goddess who is having all good qualities,Hey Goddess who is blessed with all good qualities,Oh goddess of wealth whose face is like the full moon of spring,Oh Goddess who has eyes like the blue lotus,

Chanchareeka chamoo charu, sree hara kutilaalake,

Mathe bhagawathi matha, kala kanda ravamruthe,

(Oh Goddess who has curly tresses and wears a garland,Which is followed by an army of bees,Oh Mother, Oh divine mother whose voice is like nectar,)

Haasavalokanai, divyair bhakthi chinthapaharike,

Roopa lavanya tharunya karunya guna bhaajane,

(Oh Goddess who with her ever smiling glances,Removes all the worries of her devotees,Oh Goddess who is the reservoir of beauty,Youth and mercifulness in plenty,)

Kwanath kankana manjeere, lasad leela karambhuje,

Rudhra prakasithe thathwe Dharmaadhaare dharalaye,

(Oh Goddess whose anklets make tinkling sound,Oh Goddess who is playful and has lotus like hands,Oh Goddess Who makes Lord Rudra shine,Oh Goddess who is the philosophy,And oh Goddess who is the basis of Dharma in earth,

Prayacha yajamanaya dhanam dharmaka sadhanam,

Matha sthwam may avilambena dhisaswa Jagadambike.

(Please provide wealth to him who is the chief of rituals,And also provide him wealth so that he does Dharma,Oh Mother without any more delay shower me this wealth,Oh Goddess who is the mother of the universe.)

Krupaya karunasagare prathidham kuru may shubhe,

Vasudhe vasudha roope vasu vasava vandhithe.

(Oh ocean of mercy, please bless my requests which are good,Oh Earth, Oh Goddess who has the form of earth,Who is being saluted by Vasus and Lord Indra.)

Dhanadhe yajamanasya varadhe varadha bhava,

Brahmanyai Brahmanai poojyeparvathi shiva shankare.

(Oh goddess of wealth who is worshipped by Brahma and Brahmins,Who is Parvathi along with Lord Shiva, bless the doer of rituals and be pleased.Stotram )

Daridrya vyadhi samanam sudhana pradham,

Sreekare Shankare sreedhe praseedha mayi kinkare.

(This prayer removes poverty and diseases and blesses with wealth,And Oh Goddess Shankari* who bestows wealth and splendour,Please bless with kindness me who is your servant.* The consort of Sankara)

Parvatheesa prasadena suresa kinkareridham,

Sradhaya yea padishyanthi Patayishyathi bhakthitha.

Sahasramayutham laksham dhana labho bhavedbhavam,

Dhanadhaya namasthubhyam nidhi padmadhipaya cha,

Bhavathu thwad pasadaanme, dhana dhanyadhi sampadha.

(He who reads or gets read with sincerity and devotion,This prayer by the king of devas, who is the servant,Of the Goddess Parvathi and who got it because of her grace,Would be blessed, with wealth in thousands and millions.I salute you the wealth giver, who is the creator of wealth,And by your grace, I would become greatly wealthy.)

Ithi Dhana Laksahmi sthothram sampoornam

(Thus ends the prayer to Goddess Dhana Lakshmi.)

Hanumath Mangalashtakam

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Hanumath Mangalashtakam
[Mangala octet on Hanuman]
Translated by P. R. Ramachander
[Mangala stotras are normally recited at the end of reciting several stotras or the end of singing several songs or at the end of an auspicious function. The devotee wishes auspiciousness to the Lord. Mangalam may also mean good wishes or wishes for a happy ending.]
Vaisaka mase krishnayam
Dasami manda vasare,
Poorva bhadrasu Jathaya
Mangalam Sri Hanumathe.
(Mangalam to Sri Hanuman,
Who was born in the month of Visaka*,
On the tenth day of the waxing moon,
On a Saturday under the Poorva bhadra star.* April-May month
Guru gowrava poornaya
Phala bhoopa priyaya cha,
Nana manikhya hasthaya ,
Mangalam Sri Hanumathe.
(Mangalam to Sri Hanuman,
Who has respect for his teachers,
Who likes sweets prepared out of fruits,
And whose different hands are decorated by gems.
Suvarchala Kalathraya,
Chathurbhuja dharaya cha,
Ushtra roodaya veeraya ,
Mangalam Sri Hanumathe.
(Mangalam to Sri Hanuman,
Who is the consort of Suvarchala*,Who had four arms,
And who is the hero who rides,
On a beam of light.* Common belief is that Hanuman is a bachelor.)
Divya Mangala dehaya,
Peethambara dharaya cha,
Thaptha kanchana varnaya,
Mangalam Sri Hanumathe.
(Mangalam to Sri Hanuman,
Who has a blessed holy body,
Who wears the yellow silk,
And who is of the colour of molten gold.)
Bhaktha rakshana seelaya,
Janaki soka haarine,
Jagat pavaka nethraya,
Mangalam Sri Hanumathe.
(Mangalam to Sri Hanuman,
Who has the habit of saving his devotees,
Who destroyed the sorrow of Janaki,
And who has the purest eyes of the world.)
Pamba theera viharaya,
Soumithri prana dhayine,
Sarva lokaika kandaya,
Mangalam Sri Hanumathe.
(Mangalam to Sri Hanuman,
Who lives in the shores of Pampa river,
Who saved the life of Lakshmana,
And who is in the throat of the whole world.)
Rambhavana viharaya,
Sukhathma thata vasine,
Sarva lokaika kantaya,
Mangalam Sri Hanumathe.
(Mangalam to Sri Hanuman,
Who lived in the forests of Rampa,
Who lived with pleasant happy people,
And who is in the throat of the whole world.)
Panachananaya Bheemaya
Kalanemi haraya cha,
Koundinya gothraya,
Mangalam Sri Hanumathe.
Mangalam to Sri Hanuman,
Who has five faces, who is gross,
Who killed Kalanemi,
And who belonged to the Koundinya clan.

Shiva Mangalashtakam

2009-11-17T12:17:00.005+05:30

Shiva Mangalashtakam

[Mangala Octet on Lord Shiva]

Translated by P. R. Ramachander

[Mangala stotras are normally recited at the end of reciting several stotras or the end of singing several songs or at the end of an auspicious function. The devotee wishes auspiciousness to the Lord. Mangalam may also mean good wishes or wishes for a happy ending.]

Bhavvaya Chandra choodaya,

Nirgunaya gunathmane,

Kalakalaya rudhraya

Neelagreevaya Mangalam.

(Mangalam to him who has a blue neck,Who makes things happen,Who wears the crescent of moon,Who is without properties,Who is the soul of good conduct,Who is the death to god of death,And who has a very angry form.)

Vrusha roodaya bheemaya

Vyagra charmambaraya cha,

Pasunaam pathaye thubhyam

Gowrikanthaya Mangalam.

(Mangalam to the consort of Gowri,Who rides on a bull and is gross,Who wears the skin of a tiger,And who is the lord of all beings.)

Bhasmodhulitha dehaya

Vyala yagnopaveethine,

Rudrakshamala bhooshaya

Vyomakesaya Mangalam.

(Mangalam to him who has the sky as hair,Whose body is anointed with holy ash,Who wears a holy thread of snake,And who wears the garland of Rudraksha.)

schandragni nethraya

Nama kailasa vasine,

Satchithananda roopaya

Pramadhesaya Mangalam.

(Mangalam to the god of the impassioned devotee,Who has sun, moon and fire as his eyes,Who lives on Mount Kailasa,And has the form of real perennial joy.)

Mrutyunjayaya sambhaya

Srushti sthithyantha karine,

Tryambakaya susahanthaya

Trilokesaya Mangalam.

(Mangalam to the Lord of the three worlds,Who helps us with victory over death,Who is always with Goddess Amba,Who does creation, upkeep and destruction,Who is the lord of Trayambaka,And who is extremely peaceful.)

Gangadharaya somaya

Namo hariharathmane,

Ugraya tripuragnaya,

Vamadevaya Mangalam.

(Mangalam to the god of the left,Who carries river Ganga,Who is the moon,Who is the soul of Vishnu and Shiva,Who is very powerful,And who destroyed three cities.)

Sadhyojathaya sarvaya

Divyajnana pradhayine,

Eesanaya namasthubhyam

Panchavakthraya Mangalam.

(Mangalam to him who has seven necks,Who is instantly born and faces north,Who passes on holy knowledge to people,And who is Lord Shiva whom I salute.)

Sada shiva swaroopaya

Nama sthath purushaya cha,

Aghoraya cha ghoraya,

Mahdevaya Mangalam.

(Mangalam to the greatest of Gods,Who has a mien which is ever peaceful,Who is the true Purusha, Who is fearful and not fearful.Mangalashtakam ethad vai Shambhorya Keerthayed dhine,Thasya mruthyu bhayam nasthi Roga peeda bhayam thadha. 9He who sings the praise of Lord Shiva using Mangalashtakam daily,Will not have fear of death and also fear of disease and bad times.