ACTON SLOKA CLASS

2008-2009 Session
2008-

Venue : United Methodist Church

435 Central St, Acton, MA 01720

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SLOKAS ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
DAILY PRAYERS ................................................................................................................................. 5
Om saha naavavatu, .................................................................................................................... 5
Karaagre Vasate Lakshmeeh, ..................................................................................................... 5
Sarasvati namastubhyam, ........................................................................................................... 6
Brahmaarpanam Brahma havir ................................................................................................... 6
Shubham karoti kalyaanam......................................................................................................... 6
Kara-charana-kritam vaa kaayajam karmajam vaa ..................................................................... 7
SHORT SLOKAMS ............................................................................................................................... 8
Om Trayambakam Yajaamahe ................................................................................................... 8
Shiva Prarthana : ......................................................................................................................... 8
Shanthakaram Bhujagashayanam ............................................................................................... 9
Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam ............................................................................................... 9
Buddhirbhalam Yasho Dhairyam ............................................................................................... 9
Mooshika vaahana Modhaka hastha ..........................................................................................10
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam ....................................................................................10
Kapitta Jamboophala Saara Bhakshitam....................................................................................10
Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam ....................................................................................10
Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam...................................................................................10
Mayuraadhi roodam mahavaakya goodam ................................................................................10
Sarva Mangala Maangalye ........................................................................................................11
Ramaaya Rama Bhadraaya ........................................................................................................11
Vasudeva sutam devam , Kamsa-Chanoora mardanam .............................................................11
Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godhavari Saraswathi ....................................................................12
Ramaskandham hanumantham Vainatheyam Vrukodharam .....................................................12
Anna poorne sadha poorne shankara praana vallabhe ...............................................................12
EKA SLOKI BHAGAWATHAM (BHAGAWATHAM IN ONE STANZA) ..........................12
Aadhou Devaki Devi garbha jananam, Gopi gruhe paalanam ...................................................12
Aadho Rama thapo vananu gamanam, Hathwa mrugam kanchanam, .......................................13
Ashwaththaamaa Bali Vyaasa: Hanumaanshcha Vibheeshana: ................................................13
Aadityaya cha somaya mangalaya budhayacha .........................................................................13
CONCLUDING PRAYERS ..................................................................................................................14
Kayena vacha manas-endriyair vaa ...........................................................................................14
Om sarveshamswastir bhavatu ..................................................................................................14
Sarve bhavantu sukhinah, ..........................................................................................................14
SHANTHI STOTRAM .........................................................................................................................15
Om Asato maa sat gamaya ........................................................................................................15
Om Poornamadah Poornamidam ...............................................................................................15
BHAJANS ....................................................................................................................................................16
GANESHA ............................................................................................................................................16
Ganesha sharanam, sharanam Ganesha. ....................................................................................16
Jaya Ganesha jaya Ganesha .......................................................................................................16
Jaya Jaya Girija Baala Gajaanana ..............................................................................................16
Shri Mahaganapate Shivakumara Ganapate ..............................................................................16
Gajanana Om Gajavadhana .......................................................................................................17
Gaureenandana Gajaanana,........................................................................................................17
Gowri Nandhana Gajavadhana ..................................................................................................17
(New) Baala Gajaanana Namo Namo.....................................................................................18
KRISHNA .............................................................................................................................................19
Chilangai Ketti Odi Odi Vaayo .................................................................................................19
Choti Choti Gaiya Chote Chote Gvaal ......................................................................................20
Gopala …Gopala … .................................................................................................................20

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 He Murali Shridhara Radhekrishna Radheshyam ......................................................................20
Baala Gopaala Neela Megha Shyaamaa ....................................................................................21
Kshiraabdhi Shayana Narayanaa ...............................................................................................21
Aanandha Saagaraa Muralidharaa .............................................................................................21
(New) Govinda Krishna Krishna, Gopi Gopaala Krishna ........................................................21
SHIVA ...................................................................................................................................................23
Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Om Nama Shivaya .............................................................................23
Om Shiva Om Shiva Paratpara Shiva ........................................................................................23
Shivaya Parameshwaraya Shashishekaraya Nama Om .............................................................23
Shambho Mahadeva Sadashiva .................................................................................................23
Hara Ganga Jhatadhara Gowri Manohara ..................................................................................24
Jyothirlingam Stotram ...............................................................................................................24
Jaya Guru Om Kaaraa, jaya jaya, ..............................................................................................25
Shankaraa sadhaashiva chandarashekhara .................................................................................25
RAMA ...................................................................................................................................................26
Atmanivasee Rama, Atmanivasee Rama, ..................................................................................26
Raama Raama Raama Raama ....................................................................................................26
Rama here Rama there Rama Rama everywhere .......................................................................27
Folk Song-Bhaktha RamDas Song ............................................................................................27
Kathebhi Rama khaho, Peethebhi Rama khaho .........................................................................28
Prema mudhita mana se kaho ....................................................................................................29
Rama Namo Rama Namo ..........................................................................................................30
(New) Atma Rama Aananda Ramana ........................................................................................31
KARTHIKEYA .....................................................................................................................................32
Karunamaya Karthikeya ............................................................................................................32
Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam ................................................................................................32
Anbanukku Anbanaenee va va va..............................................................................................33
(New) YE SARVA BRAHMA HAI ....................................................................................................34
HANUMAN ..........................................................................................................................................35
Aanjaneya Raghuveera, .............................................................................................................35
Veera Hanumana .......................................................................................................................35
Maruthi raya, bala bhima ...........................................................................................................36
DEVI .....................................................................................................................................................37
Amba Parameshwari Akilandeshwari ........................................................................................37
Sharadhe Sharadhe Chadhurmuka Bhariye Sharade..................................................................37
Mahalakshmi Jaganmatha Mathusuthanapriya Manamohini .....................................................37
Vani Saraswati Vaag Devi .........................................................................................................38
AYYAPPAN .........................................................................................................................................39
Harivarasanam viswamohanam .................................................................................................39
GURU ....................................................................................................................................................40
Shankara Guro Jaya Shankara Guro ..........................................................................................40
SREE GURUSTOTRAM ............................................................................................................................41
LINGASHTAKAM .......................................................................................................................................44
MADHURASHTAKAM ..............................................................................................................................46
SHRI SHIVA-PANCHAKSHAREE STOTRAM ......................................................................................48
HANUMAN CHALISA................................................................................................................................50
SHARADA STOTRAM ..............................................................................................................................57
ACHYUTASHTAKAM ................................................................................................................................59
DASHAVATARA HASTA .........................................................................................................................61
MAHALAKSHMYASHTAKAM .................................................................................................................62
MANTRA PUSPHAM .................................................................................................................................64
MAHA GANESHA PANCHARATNA STOTRAM .................................................................................66
GEETA DHYANAM ....................................................................................................................................67
MAHISASURAMARDINI STOTRAM ......................................................................................................69
GURUVADAH PUREESA PANCHA RATNA STOTRAM ...................................................................73
ADITYA HRIDAYAM ..................................................................................................................................76

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SHRI MAARGABANDHU STOTRAM ....................................................................................................82
BHAJA GOVINDAM ..................................................................................................................................85
SRI SUKTAM ..............................................................................................................................................94
AARATI ........................................................................................................................................................98

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 SLOKAS
DAILY PRAYERS

Starter:
Om saha naavavatu,

Saha nau bhunaktu,

Saha veeryam karavaavahai.
Tejasvinaavadheetamastu.
Maa vidvishaavahai.
Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih!

Meaning:
Om, May the Lord protect us, May He cause us to enjoy, May we exert together, May our
studies be thorough and faithful, May we never quarrel with eachother.
Om Peace Peace Peace!.

Early Morning Prayer:

Karaagre Vasate Lakshmeeh,

Karamoole Sarasvatee;
Karamadhye tu Govindah,
Prabhaate Karadarshanam.

Meaning:
On the tip of your fingers is Goddess Lakshmi, on the base of your fingers is Goddess
Saraswathi, in the middle of your fingers is Lord Govinda – in this manner you look at
your palms when you wake up every day morning.

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Before Studies Prayer:
Sarasvati namastubhyam,

Varade kaamaroopini;
Vidyaarambham karishyaami,
Siddhir bhavatu me sadaa.

Meaning:
Oh, Goddess Sarasvati, I bow to you, who are the fulfiller of all my wishes. I start my
studies with the request that you will give me your blessings.

Before Meals Prayer:

Brahmaarpanam Brahma havir

Brahmaagnau Brahmanaa hutam;

Brahmaiva tena gantavyam
Brahmakarmasamaadhinaa.

Meaning:
Brahman (God) is the offering; Brahman is the clarified butter constituting the offerings,
by Brahman is the offering poured into the fire of Brahman; Brahman shall be reached
by him who always sees and focuses Brahman in all actions.

Before Evening Lights Prayer:

Shubham karoti kalyaanam

Aarogyam dhanasampadah;
Shatrubuddhivinaashaaya
Deepajyotir namo’stu te.

Meaning:

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I prostrate to that lamp-light, which brings the brilliance, the auspiciousness, the health,
the wealth and possessions, for the destruction of (my) bad (enemy to Good) intellect.

Night Prayers for Forgiveness:

Kara-charana-kritam vaa kaayajam karmajam vaa

Shravana-nayanajam vaa maanasam vaa (a) paraadham :

Vihitamavihitam vaa sarvametat kshamasva
Jaya jaya karunaabdhe Shree Mahaadeva Shambho.

Meaning:
Oh Lord, kindly forgive my wrong actions done knowingly or unknowingly, either
through my organs of action (hands, feet, speech) or through my organs of perception
(ears, eyes) or by my mind. Glory unto Thee Oh Lord, who is the ocean of kindness.

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 SHORT SLOKAMS

Om Trayambakam Yajaamahe

Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam,
Urvaarukmiva Bandhanaan
Mrityor Mokshiya Mamritaat

Meaning:
We meditate on Shiva, the three-eyed one, of sweet fragrance, who expands spiritual growth.
Like the fully-ripened cucumber (easily snapped) from its stem, may I be free from the bondage
of death. May I not be without the nectar of immortality.

Shiva Prarthana :

Om Namaste astu Bhagavan

Vishveshvaraya Mahadevaya
Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya
Trikagni - Kalaya
Kalagni - Rudraya Nilakantaya Mrityunjayaya
Sarvesvaraya Sadhashivaya
Sriman Mahadevaya Namah.

Meaning :
Om. I bow down to Lord Shiva, who is the creator and protector of the universe, who is
the greatest among gods, who has three eyes, who is the annihilator of all the three
worlds, one whose throat is blue, who is the conqueror of death, who is the Lord of all,
who is propitious who is possessed of all marks of greatness and who is the greatest
among Gods. To him my prostrations.
Explanation :
The mantra is a prayer to Lord Shiva who is addressed as Sankara and Trayambaka.
Sankara is sana (blessings) and Kara (the Giver). Trayambaka is the three eyed one

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(where the third eye signifies the giver of knowledge, which destroys ignorance and
releases us from the cycle of death and rebirth).

Shanthakaram Bhujagashayanam

Padmanabham Suresham
Vishvadharam Gaganasadrisham
Meghavarnam Shubhangam.

Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam

Yogibhirdhyanigamyam
Vandhe Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam
Sarvalokaikanatham.

Meaning:
I bow down before Vishnu, the Lord of all worlds and the remover of all causes of fear. He is of
blissful form. he lies on a serpent bed. He sports a lotus on His navel. The Lord of the celestials.
He supports the whole cosmos.His limbs are exquisite and His complexion is blue like that of the
sky and the rain cloud. The consort of Lakshmi. He has eyes rivalling the lotus. The yogis
meditate on Him in their innermost heart.

HANUMAN

Buddhirbhalam Yasho Dhairyam

Nirbhayatvam Arogata
Ajadyam Vakpatutvam Cha
Hanumatsmaranatbhavet
Meaning:
Intelligence, strength, fame, valor, fearlessness, lack of ill-health;
absence of sloth, skill in speech, and many more -- all accrue upon remembering Hanuman.

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GANESHA

Mooshika vaahana Modhaka hastha

Chaamara karna vilambitha sutra

Vaamana roopa maheswara putra

Vigna vinaayaka paadha namaste

Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam

Kapitta Jamboophala Saara Bhakshitam

Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam

Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam

Meaning:
The Lord with the elephant face, served by all the Ganas, One who takes as His food, the
essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala (these are two favorite fruits of Ganesh), son of
Uma (Mother Parvati), destroyer of misery of the devotees, controller of obstacles, we
worship Your Lotus Feet

MURUGA

Mayuraadhi roodam mahavaakya goodam

Manohaari deham mahaa chitha geham

Mahiideva devam mahaadeva bhaavam

Mahaadeva baalam bhaje loka paalam.

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DURGA

Sarva Mangala Maangalye

Shive Sarvartha Saadhake

Sharanye Tryambake Gauri

Naarayani Namostute

RAMA

Ramaaya Rama Bhadraaya

Ramachandraaya Vedhase

Raghu Nathaaya Nathaaya

Sitayah Pataye Namaha

Shriraama raama raamethi rame raame manorame

sahasra naama tattulyam raamanaama varaanane

KRISHNA

Vasudeva sutam devam , Kamsa-Chanoora mardanam

Devaki parama-anandam, Krishnam vande Jagatgurum

VISHNU

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Vana maali gadhi shãrngi shangi chakri chanandhagi
Shreeman narayano vishnur vãsudeva abhirakshathu

GRAHA STUTI

Brahma muraari tripuraanthakaari

Bhaanu shashi Bhoomi sutho budascha,
Guruscha Shukra shani raahu Kethava;
Kurvanthu sarve mama suprabhaatham.

PRAYER WHEN TAKING A BATH

Gange cha Yamune chaiva Godhavari Saraswathi
Narmade Sindhu Kaveri Jale asmin sannidhim kuru.

PRAYER TO AVOID BAD DREAMS

Ramaskandham hanumantham Vainatheyam Vrukodharam
Shayane ya smaren nithyam dhuswapnam thasya nashyathi

PARVATHI

Anna poorne sadha poorne shankara praana vallabhe

Gnana vairaagya sidhyarthe bikshaam dehi cha paarvathi
Maatha cha parvathi devi pitha devo maheshwaraha
Baandhavo shiva bakthaanaam swadesham bhuvanathrayam

EKA SLOKI BHAGAWATHAM (BHAGAWATHAM IN ONE STANZA)

Aadhou Devaki Devi garbha jananam, Gopi gruhe paalanam

Mayaa poothana jeevithaa apaharanam, govardhanodharanam,

Kamsa chedana, kouravadi hananam, kunthi sutha paalanam,
Ethad bhagawatham purana kaditham Sri Krishna leelaamrutham

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EKA SLOKI RAMAYANAM (RAMAYANAM IN ONE STANZA)

Aadho Rama thapo vananu gamanam, Hathwa mrugam kanchanam,

Vaidehi haranam, Jataayu maranam, Sugreeva sambhaashanam,
Bali nigrahanam, samudhra tharanam, Lanka pureem dahanam,
Paschad Ravana Kumbha karna madanam, Ethat ithi Ramayanam

SLOKA WITH THE NAMES OF CHIRANJEEVIS

Ashwaththaamaa Bali Vyaasa: Hanumaanshcha Vibheeshana:

Krupa: Parashuraamashcha sapthaithe Chiranjeevina:

Navagraha sloka

Aadityaya cha somaya mangalaya budhayacha

Guru shukra shani byascha raahave ketave namah

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 CONCLUDING PRAYERS

Kayena vacha manas-endriyair vaa

budhi atmanava prakriteh svabhavaat

karomi yadyat sakalam parasmai
narayanayeti samarpayami

Meaning:
I dedicate everything to that Supreme Lord Narayana, whatever I perform with my body, speech,
mind, limbs, intellect or my inner self, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Om sarveshamswastir bhavatu

sarvesham shantir bhavatu

sarvesham poornam bhavatu
sarvesham mangalam bhavatu

Meaning:
Om May everyone be perfect;
May everyone have peace;
May everyone be content;
May everyone enjoy auspiciousness.

Sarve bhavantu sukhinah,

Sarve santu niraamayaah;

Sarve bhadraani pashyantu,
Maa kashchid duhkhabhaag bhavet.

Meaning:
May everybody be happy. May everybody be free from disease. May everybody have good luck.
May none fall on evil days.

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 SHANTHI STOTRAM

Om Asato maa sat gamaya

tamaso maa jyotir gamaya

mrityor maa amritam gamaya
Om Shanthih Shanthih Shanthih

Meaning:
Om Lead us from untruth to truth
From darkness to light
From death to immortality

Om Peace Peace Peace

Om Poornamadah Poornamidam

Poornat Poornamudachyate;
Poornasya Poornamadaya
Poornamevavashishyate;
Om Shantih Shantih Shantih !

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 BHAJANS
GANESHA

Ganesha sharanam, sharanam Ganesha.

Ganesha sharanam, sharanam Ganesha.

Vaageesha sharanam, sharanam Vaageesha.
Vaageesha sharanam, sharanam Vaageesha.
Saareesha sharanam, sharanam Saareesha,
Saareesha sharanam, sharanam Saareesha

Jaya Ganesha jaya Ganesha

Jaya Ganesha paahi maam;

Jaya Ganesha jaya Ganesha
Jaya Ganesha raksha maam.

Jaya Jaya Girija Baala Gajaanana

Jaya Shivashankara Parvathi Nandana

Vighna Vinaashaka Vijaya Gajaanana
Sharavana Sevitha Sumukha Gajaanana
Tava Pada Sharanam Sharanam Gajaanana

Shri Mahaganapate Shivakumara Ganapate

Shaktiroopa Ganapate Sadananda Ganapate

Ekadanta Ganapate He Ramba Ganapate
Lambodara Ganapate Laalitaguna Ganapate
Namastestu Ganapate Namaste Namaste Namaste

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Vighnaraja Ganapate Vishwamoola Ganapate
Vidhyadhara Ganapate Vijayaveera Ganapate
Karunaakara Ganapate Gowrisutha Ganapate
Pranavaroopa Ganapate Paramashanta Ganapate
Namastestu Ganapate Namaste Namaste Namaste

Gajanana Om Gajavadhana

Heramba Gajanana
Mushika Vahana Gajanana
Mothaka Hastha Gajanana
Pahi Pahi Gajanana
Parvathi Nandana Gajanana

Gaureenandana Gajaanana,

He! Gaureenandana Gajaanana;

Girijaanandana Niranjana,
Paarvatinandana Shubhaanana:
Paahi Prabho maam paahi Prasanna.
Paahi Prabho maam paahi Prasanna.

Gowri Nandhana Gajavadhana

Ganesha varadjam mam pahi

Gaja muka gaja muka gana nadha
Ganesha varadham mam pahi
Gajanana Gajanana
Yeka thantha gajanana he ramba gajanana
Gajanana gajanana gajanana gajavadhana

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(New) Baala Gajaanana Namo Namo

Vighna Vinaashaka Namo Namo

Parvathi Nandana Namo Namo
Siddhi Vinaayaka Buddhi Pradayaka
Vijaya Gajaanana Namo Namo
Gangaadhara Suta Namo Namo
Lambodara He Namo Namo

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 KRISHNA

Chilangai Ketti Odi Odi Vaayo

Ende Thaamara Kanna Aadi Aadi Vaayo

Ninde Pinju Paadham Thedi Thedi Njangal
Ninde Divya Naamam Paadi Paadi Vannu

Chilangai …
Deevaki Nandana Radha Jeevana
Keshava Hare Madhava
Poothana Mardhana Paapavonaashana
Keshava Hare Madhava
Gokula Baalane Odi Vaayo
Gopala Baalane Adi Vaayo

Chilangai …
Kamsa Vimardhana Kaaliyanardhana
Keshava Hare Madhava
Aashritha Valsala Aapathbhaandhava
Keshava Hare Madhava
Omkara Naadhame Odi Vaayo
Aananda Geethame Adi Vaayo

Chilangai …
Pandava Rakshaka Paapavinaashaka
Keshava Hare Madhava
Arjuna Rakshaka Agnjyaana Naashaka
Keshava Hare Madhava
Geethamruthame Odi Vaayo
Hrudayanandame Adi Vaayo

Chilangai …

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Choti Choti Gaiya Chote Chote Gvaal

Chotoso Mero Madana Gopal

Aage Aage Gaiya Peeche Peeche Gvaal

Beechme Mero Madana Gopal

Ghaas Khave Gaiya Dhoodh Peeve Gvaal

Maakhana Khave Mero Madana Gopal

Choti Choti Lakuti Chote Chote Haath

Bansi Bajaave Mero Madana Gopal

Choti Choti Sakiyaa Madhuvana Baag

Raas Rachave Mero Madana Gopal

Gopala …Gopala …

Gokulanandana Gopala.
Nandakumara Gopala
Navaneetachora Gopala.
Gopala …Gopala …
Apad-bandhava Anatha-rakshaka
Akhiladhara Gopala.
Gopala … Gopala …

He Murali Shridhara Radhekrishna Radheshyam

Keshava Madhava Yadava Nandana Radhekrishna Radheshyam

Nandanandana Radheshyam Navaneetachora Radheshyam
Bhaktha vatsala Radheshyam Bhaghavatha Priya Radheshyam
Keshava Madhava Yadava Nandana Radhekrishna Radheshyam

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Baala Gopaala Neela Megha Shyaamaa

Prema Bharo Dil Me Humaare Ghana Shyaamaa

Humaare Ghana Shyaam Bade Pyaar Ghana Shyaam
Sang Raho Hardam Humaare Ghana Shyaamaa
Govinda Hari Gopaala Hari Govardana Giridaari
Shyaama Sundara Madana Mohana Brindaavanavihaari
(Baala Gopaala…)

Kshiraabdhi Shayana Narayanaa

Sri Lakshmi Ramanaa Naarayanaa
Naarayanaa Hari Naarayanaa
Natha jana paripaala Naarayanaa
Vaikuntha vaaasaa Narayanaa
Vaidheki Ramanaa Narayanaa
Narayanaa Hari Narayanaa
Nara Hari Roopaa Narayanaa

Aanandha Saagaraa Muralidharaa

Meeraa praana Radhe shyama Venu gopaalaa
Nandha Yashodhaa Aanandha kishoraa
Gopi Gopa bala Sri Raja Gopaalaa
Kousalya suprajaa Raamachandraa
Sitaa manoharaa Raaghavendhraa (Aanandha saagara)

(New) Govinda Krishna Krishna, Gopi Gopaala Krishna

Govinda Gopi Gopaalaa, Gopaalaa
Govinda Krishna Krishna, Gopi Gopaala Krishna
Govinda Gopi Gopaalaa, Gopaalaa
Govinda Krishna Krishna, Gopi Gopaala Krishna
Govinda Gopi Gopaalaa, Gopaalaa

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Nanda nandanaa He Vaasudevaa
Nanda nandanaa He Vaasudevaa
Nanda nandanaa He Vaasudeva Gopaalaa
Nanda nandanaa He Vaasudevaa
Nanda nandanaa He Vaasudevaa
Nanda nandanaa He Vaasudeva Gopaalaa
Govinda Krishna Krishna, Gopi Gopaala Krishna
Govinda Gopi Gopaalaa, Gopaalaa
Govinda Krishna Krishna, Gopi Gopaala Krishna
Govinda Gopi Gopaalaa, Gopaalaa
Govinda Krishna Krishna, Gopi Gopaala Krishna
Govinda Gopi Gopaalaa, Gopaalaa

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 SHIVA

Bolo Bolo Sab Mil Bolo Om Nama Shivaya

Om Nama Shivaya Om Nama Shivaya

Joot Jata Me Gangadhari Thrisooldhari Damaru Bajaye
Dam Dam Dam Dam Damaru Bhajaai
Goonj Uta Om Namashivaya
Om Nama Shivaya (3)

Om Shiva Om Shiva Paratpara Shiva

Omkara Shiva, tava Sharanam

Namai Shankara Bhajami Shankara
Umamaheshvara tava sharanam
Om Shiva …
Gauree Shankara, Shambho Shankara
Samba Sadashiva tava Sharanam
Om Shiva …

Shivaya Parameshwaraya Shashishekaraya Nama Om

Bhavaya Gunasambhavaya Shivathandavaya Nama Om

Shivaya Parameshwaraya Chandrashekaraya Nama Om

Shambho Mahadeva Sadashiva

Ambujanayana Narayanan

Hara Om Hara Om Sadashiva

Hari Om Hari Om Narayana.

Pannagabhooshana Sadashiva
Pannagashayana Narayana.

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Kailasavasa Sadashiva
Vaikunthavasa Narayana.

Gaureesameta Sadashiva
Lakshmeesameta Narayana.

Parvatiramana Sadashiva
Papavimochana Narayana.

Bhasmabhooshita Sadashiva
Sreegandhalepita Narayana.

Anatharakshaka Sadashiva
Aapadbandhava Narayana.

Chinmayananda Sadashiva
Chinmayaroopa Narayana.

Hara Ganga Jhatadhara Gowri Manohara

Girija Mana Ramana

Hara Mruthyunjara Mahadeva Maheshwara
Mangala Shubha Charana
Nandivahana Nagabhushana Nirupama Gunasadhana (shiva)
Natanamanohara Nelakantashiva Nerajadalanayana (shiva)

Jyothirlingam Stotram
saurAShTre somanAthaM cha shrIshaile mallikArjunam |
ujjayinyAM mahAkAlamo~NkAramamaleshwaram ||

paralyAM vaidyanAthaM cha DAkinyAM bhImasha~Nkaram |

setubandhe tu rAmeshaM nAgeshaM dArukAvane ||

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vArANasyAM tu vishveshaM tryambakaM gautamItaTe |
himAlaye tu kedAraM ghushmeshaM cha shivAlaye ||

etAni jyotirli~NgAni sAyaM prAtaH paThennaraH |

saptajanmakR^itaM pApaM smaraNena vinashyati ||

etaeshAm Darshanadeva pAthakam Naiva ThisTathi |

KarmakshayO Bhavethasya Yasya ThushTo Maheshwaraha ||

Jaya Guru Om Kaaraa, jaya jaya,

Sadguru Om Kaaraa Om,
Brahma Vishnu Sadaashiva,
Hara Hara Hara Hara Mahadeva

Shankaraa sadhaashiva chandarashekhara

Chandhrashekhara gowrishankara
Neelakanta shooladhaari chandhrashekhara
Phaalanethra tripuraari gowrishankara
Vedaroopa vishwanaatha chandhrashekhara
Kaalaharana kaamadahana chandhrashekhara
Govindha naarayana keshava hare
Meghashyama shrimuraari maadhava hare
Keshava hare maadhava hare

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 RAMA

Atmanivasee Rama, Atmanivasee Rama,

Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,

Janakijeevan Rama.

Ayodhyavasee Rama, Ayodhyavasee Rama,

Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevan Rama.

Aranyavasee Rama, Aranyavasee Rama,

Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevan Rama.

Ahalya Uddharaka Rama, Ahalya Uddharaka Rama,

Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevan Rama.

Dashamukhamardana Rama, Dashamukhamardana Rama;

Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevan Rama.

Bhaktavatsala Rama, Bhaktavatsala Rama,

Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevan Rama.

Raama Raama Raama Raama

Raamanaama taarakam.
Raamakrishna Vaasudeva
Bhaktimuktidaayakam.
Jaanakeemanoharam
Sarvalokanaayakam.

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Shankaraadisevyamaana
Divyanaamavaibhavam.

Rama here Rama there Rama Rama everywhere

God is one God is one God is one for everyone.

Krishna here Krishna there Krishna Krishna everywhere
God is one God is one God is one for everyone.
Allah here Allah there Allah Allah everywhere
God is one God is one God is one for everyone.
Jesus here Jesus there Jesus Jesus everywhere
God is one God is one God is one for everyone.

Folk Song-Bhaktha RamDas Song

Ne Potha Ne Potha Pandari Puramu Ne Potha (2)

Akkada Unde Paandu Rangadu Ikkada Unnadu

Ikkada Undi Hrudayamu Lopala Velayu Chunnadu

Ne …

Kadupu lopala Illu Kattukuni Kapura Munnadu

Ghanta Nadhamu Sapthamu Lopala gala gala Padinadu

Ne …

Pandari Puramuna Itika Rathipai palgaga Unnadu

Intha Bhantha melara Natho Unte Palghaga Unnadu

Ne …

Kapata Nataka Suthra dharivai Kadhalaka Unnadu

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Kavivara kannabi Ramadasuni Kathalo Unnadu

Ne …

Think of God in all your actions

Kathebhi Rama khaho, Peethebhi Rama khaho

Soathebhi Rama khaho Raam, Raam, Raam

Bholo Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama
Rama, Rama, Rama, Raam, Raam, Raam

Utthebhi Rama khaho, Phirthebhi Rama khaho

Girthebhi Rama khaho Raam, Raam, Raam
Bholo Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama
Rama, Rama, Rama, Raam, Raam, Raam

Khelthebhi Rama khaho, Jeethebhi Rama khaho

Harthebhi Rama khaho Raam, Raam, Raam
Bholo Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama
Rama, Rama, Rama, Raam, Raam, Raam

Padthebhi Rama khaho, Likthebhi Rama khaho

Sunthebhi Rama khaho Raam, Raam, Raam
Bholo Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama
Rama, Rama, Rama, Raam, Raam, Raam

Hasthebhi Rama khaho, Rothebhi Rama khaho

Marthebhi Rama khaho Raam, Raam, Raam
Bholo Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama, Rama

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Rama, Rama, Rama, Raam, Raam, Raam

Meaning
Kathe – Eating Girthe – Falling Down
Peethe – Drinking Khelthe - Playing
Soathe – Sleeping Jeethe - Winning
Utthe – Getting Up Harthe - Losing
Phirthe – Walking Around Phadthe – Reading
Likthe – Writing Sunthe – Listening
Hasthe – Smiling Rothe – Crying
Marthe – Till End Khaho & Bolo - Saying

Prema mudhita mana se kaho

Raama Raama Ram, Shree Raama Raama Ram

Shree Raama Raama Ram, Shree Raama Raama Ram

Paapa kate dhukkha mite, leta Raama naam

Bhava samudhra sukhada naava, eka Raama naam
Shree Raama raama ram

Parama Shaanti sukha nidhaana, Divya Raama naam

Niraadhara ko aadhara, eka Ramaa naam
Shree Raama Raama Ram

Parama gopya parama ishta, Mantra Raama naam

Santa hridhaya sadaa basata, eka Raama naam
Shree Raama Raama Ram

Mahaadeva satata japata, Divya Raama naam

Kaashi marata mukti karata, Kahata Raama naam
Shree Raama Raama Ram

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Rama Namo Rama Namo
Rama namo Sri Krishna namo

Kowsalya nandana rama namo

Devaki nandana Krishna namo

Ayodhyavaasi rama namo

Gokulavaasi Krishna namo

Dasharatha Nandana rama namo

Vasudeva nandana Krishna namo

Tataki mardhana rama namo

Poothana mardhana Krishna namo

Ravana mardhana rama namo

Kamsa vimardana Krishna namo

Janaki vallabha rama namo

Rukmani vallabha Krishna namo

Deena dayalo rama namo

Deena samrakshaka Krishna namo

Rama namo rama namo

Rama namo Sri Krishna namo

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(New) Atma Rama Aananda Ramana
Achyutha Keshava Hari Narayana
Bhava Bhaya Harana Vanditha Charanaa
Raghukula Bhooshana Rajeeva Lochana
Aadi Narayana Anantha Shayanaa
Satchidananda Sathya Narayana

Meaning :
Chant the name of Rama, bestower of happiness and resident of our heart. Worship the
Lotus Feet of Lord Narayana, Achyutha, Keshava and Hari, destroys the fear of cycle of
birth and death. Pray: lotus-eyed Rama of Raghu Dynasty; Lord Narayana, resting on
coiled serpent: Lord Sathyanarayana, Who is emmbodiment of Truth and bliss.

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 KARTHIKEYA

Karunamaya Karthikeya

Kaivalya Data Hey Swaminatha

Himagiri Nandini Priya Kumara
Ihapara Sukha Dayi Bhava Bhaya Hara

Karunamaya Karthikeya
Kaivalya Data Hey Swaminatha
Sharanagata Priya Shanmukha Natha
Sharanam Sharanam Shambhu Kumara

Karunamaya Karthikeya
Kaivalya Data Hey Swaminatha (2)

Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam

Shanmukhanatha Subrahmanyam.
Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam
Shanmukahanatha Subrahmanyam.

Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam

Hara Hara Hara Hara Subrahmanyam.
Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Subrahmanyam
Hara Hara Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam.

Shiva Sharavanabhava Subrahmanyam

Guru Sharavanabhava Subrahmanyam.
Shiva Shiva Hara Hara Subrahmanyam
Hara Hara Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam.

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Anbanukku Anbanaenee va va va

Arumuga Vaelavaanee va va va
Inbamaya Jyothiyaenee va va va
Isanumai Balaganae va va va
Uraganaaban Maruganaenee va va va
OomaikkaruL Purindhavanae va va va
Ettukudi Vaelavaanee va va va
Erumayil Eriyaenee va va va
Ayngaranuk ILaiyavanae va va va
Arumuga Vaelavanae va va va
Oyyari VaLLi lola va va va
Omkara Thathuvamae va va va
Avvaik Upadaesithavaa va va va
Arupadai Veedudayaai va va va
Adi Adi Adiyae va va va
Odi Odi Odiyae va va va

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 (New) YE SARVA BRAHMA HAI

Ye Sarva Brahma Hai | Tu Hai Brahma | Mai Hu Brahma | Sarva Brahma Brahma Hai ||

Ye Sarva Satya Hai | Tu Hai Satya | Mai Hu Satya | Sarva Satya Satya Hai ||

1) Ek Se Anek Hai | Ek me Anek Hai | Taal Lai Aur Swar | Sab Mile Hai Om Me ||

2) Purna Se Tu Puna Le | Phir bhi Vo Sampruna Hai | Kya Hai Ananta Kya Ananta | Kya
Anant kya Hai Anta ||

3) Artha Kya Nirartha Kya | Kya Sabhi ka Artha Hai | Shabda Kya Aur Moun Kya | Phir
Ye Koun Sunta Hai ||

4) Tod ke Tu Jod Ta | Jod ke Tu Tod Ta | Kek Andhakar Hai | Jisme Aman Jyoti Hai ||

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 HANUMAN

Aanjaneya Raghuveera,

Raamadoota maam paahi;

Aanjaneya mama bandho,
Aanjaneya dayaasindho;
Aanjaneya Raghu Raama,
Aanjaneya parama dhaama.

Veera Hanumana

Athi Balavana
Rama Rama Rasiya Re
Ho Ho Ho Ho Prabhumana Basiya Re
He He He He Thapovana Rasiya Re
Rama Lakshmana Janaki
Jay Bolo Hanumanaki
Veera Hanumana …
Ragupathi Ragava Raja Ram
Pathitha Pavana Sita Ram
Veera Hanumana …

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Maruthi raya, bala bhima

Bhajana laage dey prema

Anjana putra bala bhima
Bhajana laage dey prema
Vaayu kumara bala bhima, bhajana laage …
Rama doota bala bhima, bhajana laage…
Aanjaneya bala bhima, bhajana laage…
Bala bhim, bala bhim, bala bhima, bhajana laage…
Maruti raya bala bhima, bhajana laage…

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 DEVI

Amba Parameshwari Akilandeshwari

Adhi Parasakthi Palayamam

Amba Parameshwari Akilandeshwari
Chamundeshwari Palayamam
Amba Parameshwari Akilandeshwari
Rajarajeshwari Palayamam

Sharadhe Sharadhe Chadhurmuka Bhariye Sharade

Sharadhe Sharadhe Vani Saraswathi Sharadhe

Sharadhe Sharadhe Shankara Bhujithe Sharadhe
Sharadhe Sharadhe Shrunka Gireeshe Sharadhe
Sharadhe Sharadhe Pusthaha Hasthe Sharadhe
Sharadhe Sharadhe Veena Bhani Sharadhe
Sharadhe Sharadhe Mayura Hamane Sharadhe
Sharadhe Sharadhe Hamsa Vahini Sharadhe
Sharadhe Sharadhe Vidhya Dhayini Sharadhe
Sharadhe Sharadhe Varapradhayini Sharadhe

Mahalakshmi Jaganmatha Mathusuthanapriya Manamohini

Adhi lakshmi Dhanadhanya lakshmi

Sowbhagya lakshmi Santhana lakshmi
Veerya lakshmi Dhyirya lakshmi
Sri Varalakshmi Pahimam
Chanchala Sumangala
Vasunthara Vasupratha
Padmini Sunandhini

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Niranjani Bhargavi
Amale Kamale Vimale
Hari Vallabe Shube
Mandha Hasa Chandhra Vadhana
Cheethalam Namamyaham

Vani Saraswati Vaag Devi

Veenaa Dhaarini Maam Paahi

Pustaka Paani Vaag Devi
Pannaga Veni Maam Paahi
Vani Saraswati Vaag Devi
Veenaa Dhaarini Maam Paahi
Chaturmukha Bharye Vaag Devi
Sankara Pujite maam Paahi
Vani Saraswati Vaag Devi
Veenaa Dhaarini Maam Paahi
Vaachamagochari Vaag Devi
Vaakya Vinodini Maam Paahi
Vani Saraswati Vaag Devi
Veenaa Dhaarini Maam Paahi

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 AYYAPPAN

Harivarasanam viswamohanam

Haridhadiswaram aaradyapadukam
Arivimardhanam nithyanarthanam
Hariharathmajam devamasraye.

Saranakeerthanam sakthamanasam
Bharanalolupam narthanalasam
Arunabhasuram bhoothanayakam
Hariharathmajam devamasraye.

Pranayasatyakam prananayakam
Pranathakalpakam suprabanchitam
Pranavamandiram keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam devamasraye.

Thuragavahanam sundarananam
Varagadhayudham devavarnitham
Gurukripakaram keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam devamasraye.

Thribhuvanarchitam devatatmakam
Thrinayanam prabhum divyadesikam
Thridashapoogitham chintithapratham
Hariharathmajam devamasraye.

Bhavabhayavaham bhavukavaham
Bhuvanamohanam bhoothibooshanam
Dhavalavahanam divyavaranam
Hariharathmajam devamasraye.

Kalamridhusmitham sundarananam
Kalabhakomalam gathramohanam

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Kalabhakesari vachivahanam
Hariharathmajam devamasraye.

Srithajanapriyam chintithapratham
Sruthivibhooshanam sadhujeevanam
Sruthimanoharam geethalalasam
Hariharathmajam devamasraye.

GURU

Shankara Guro Jaya Shankara Guro

Shankara Bhagavatpada Shankara Guro

Apara Mahima Gurunatha
Kripa Sagara Gurunatha
Gurunatha Jaya Gurunatha
Sadgurunatha Gurunatha
Gurunatha Gurunatha
Sadgurunatha Gurunatha (Shankara)

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 SREE GURUSTOTRAM

Akhandamandalaakaaram
Vyaaptam yena charaacharam;
Tatpadam darshitam yena
Tasmai Shree Gurave namah.

Agnaanatimiraandhasya
Gnaanaanjanashalaakayaa;
Chakshurunmeelitam yena
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnuh

Gurur Devo Maheshvarah;
Gurureva param Brahma
Tasmai Shree Gurave namah.

Sthaavaram jangamam vyaaptam

Yatkinchit sacharaacharam;
Tatpadam darshitam yena
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Chinmayam vyaapi yatsarvam

Trailokyam sacharaacharam;
Tatpadam darshitam yena
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

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Sarvashrutishiroratna-
Viraajitapadaambujah;
Vedaantaambujasooryo uas-
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Chaitanyah shaashvatah shaanto

Vyomaateeto niranjanah;
Bindunaadakalaateetas-
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Gnaanashaktisamaaroodhah
Tattvamaalaavibhooshitah;
Bhuktimuktipradaataa cha
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Anekajanmasampraapta-
Karmabandhavidaahine;
Aatmagnaanapradaanena
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Shoshanam bhavasindhoshcha
Gnaapanam saarasmpadah;
Guroh paadodakam samyak
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Na Guroradhikam tattvam
Na Guroradhikam tapah;

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Tattvagnaanaat param naasti
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Mannaathah Shree Jagannaathah

Madguruh Shree Jagadguruh;
Madaatmaa sarvabhuutaatmaa
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Gururaadiranaadishcha
Guruh paramadaivatam;
Guroh parataram naasti
Tasmai Shree Guruvae namah.

Tvameva maataa cha pitaa tvameva

Tvameva bandhushcha sakhaa tvameva;
Tvameva vidyaa dravinam tvameva
Tvameva sarvam mama devadeva.

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 LINGASHTAKAM

Brahma-Murari surarchita Lingam

Nirmalabhashita shobhita Lingam;
Janmajadukhavinashaka Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Devamunipravararchita Lingam
Kamadaham Karunakara Lingam;
Ravanadarpavinashana Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Sarvasugandhi sulepita Lingam

Buddhivivardhanakarana Lingam;
Siddhasurasuravandita Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Kanakamahamanibhooshita Lingam
Phanipati veshtitashobhita Lingam;
Dakshasuyajnavinashana Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Kumkumachandanalepita Lingam
Pankajaharasushobhita Lingam;
Sanchitapapavinashana Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Devaganarchitasevita Lingam

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Bhavairbhaktibhireva cha Lingam;
Dinakarakotiprabhakara Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Ashtadalopariveshtita Lingam
Sarvasamudbhavakarana Lingam;
Ashtadaridravinashana Lingam,
Tat pranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Suragurusuravarapoojita Lingam
Suravanapushpasadarchita Lingam;
Paratparam Paramatmaka Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadashiva Lingam

Lingashtakamidam punyam
Yah pathet Shivasannidhau;
Shivalokamavapnoti
Shivena saha modate.

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 MADHURASHTAKAM

Adharam madhuram, vadanam madhuram

Nayanam madhuram, hasitam madhuram
Hridayam madhuram, gamanam madhuram
Madhuradhipaterakhilam madhuram.

Vachanam madhuram charitam madhuram

Vasanam madhuram valitam madhuram
Chalitam madhuram bhramitam madhuram
Madhuradhipaterakhilam madhuram.

Venurmadhuro renurmadhurah
Panirmadhurah padau madhurau;
Nrityam madhuram, sakhyam madhuram
Madhuradhipaterakhilam madhuram.

Geetam madhuram peetam madhuram

Bhuktam madhuram, suptam madhuram;
Roopam madhuram tilakam madhuram
Madhuradhipaterakhilam madhuram.

Karanam madhuram, taranam madhuram

Haranam madhuram smaranam madhuram;
Vamitam madhuram shamitam madhuram
Madhuradhipaterakhilam madhuram.

Gunja madhura, mala madhura

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Yamuna madhuram, Veechee madhura;
Salilam madhuram, kamalam madhuram
Madhuradhipaterakhilam madhuram.

Gopee madhura leela madhura

Yuktam madhuram, bhuktam madhuram;
Drishtam madhuram, shistam madhuram
Madhuradhipaterakhilam madhuram.

Gopa madhura, gavo madhura

Yashtir madhura Srishtri madhura;
Dalitam madhuram Phalitam madhuram
Madhuradhipaterakhilam madhuram.

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 SHRI SHIVA-PANCHAKSHAREE STOTRAM

Nagendraharaya Trilochanaya,
Bhasmangaragaya Maheshawaraya
Nityaya Shuddhaya Digambaraya
Tasmai “Na” Karaya Namah Shivaya

Mandakinisalila chandanacharchitaya
Nandeeshwara pramathanatha
Maheshwaraya
Mandarapushpa bahupushpa Supoojitaya
Tasmai “Ma” Karaya Namah Shivaya

Shivaya Gaureevadanabja bala-

Sooryaya dakshadwara nashakaya
Shrineelakanthaya Vrishadhwajaya
Tasmai “Shi” Karaya Namah Shivaya

Vashishtha kumbhodbhava Gautamarya

Muneendra Devarchita Shekaraya
Chandrarka Vaishwanara Lochanaya
Tasmai “Va” Karaya Namah Shivaya

Yajnaswaroopaya Jatadharaya
Pinakahastaya Sanatanaya
Divyaya Devaya Digambaraya,

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Tasmai “Ya” Karaya Namah Shivaya

Panchaksharamidam Punyam
Yah pathet Shiva sannidhau
Shivalokamawapnoti
Shivena saha modate

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 HANUMAN CHALISA

Sri Guru Charana Saroj Raj

Nija Man mukur sudhar
Baranou Raghuvar Vimala Yash
Jo Dayak Phala Char
Buddhi Heen Tanu Janikai
Sumirou Pavan Kumar
Balabuddhi Vidhya Dehu Mohi
Harahu Kalesh vikar

Jaya Hanuman Gnana Guna Sagar

Jaya Kapeesa Thihu Loka Ujagar
Rama Dhoota Atulita Bala Dhama
Anjani Putra Pavana Suta Nama
Hail Hanuman, Ocean of wisdom and virtue,
Hail universally (in all the three worlds) venerated Lord of Apes

Rama's messenger blessed with incomparable power,

Anjana's son, who is also known as Pavanputra (son of wind).

Maha Veer Vikram Baja Rangi

Kumati Nivar Sumati Ke Sangi
Kanchana Varana Viraja Suvesha
Kanan Kundala Kunchita Kesha
O! Brave,victorious Bajarangi,
Who dispels evil thoughts and befriends the good.

Golden hued and nobly attired,

With bejeweled ears and curly hair

Hatha Vajra Aru Dvaja Virajai

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 Kandhe Munja Janeu Sajai
Shankara Suvana Kesari Nandana
Tej Pratapa Maha Jaga Bandana
Thunder bolt and standard in hand,
While the revered sacred thread adorns his shoulder.

Shiva incarnate,son of Kesari,

The world hails your power and valour.

Vidya Van Gunee Ati Chatur

Rama Kaj Karibe Ko Atur
Prabhu Charitra Sunibe Ko Rasiya
Rama Lakhana Sita Mana Basiya
Learned,virtuous and ingenious,
Eager to be of service of Lord Rama.

You enjoy listening to your Lord's story,

Ram, Lakshman and Sita dwell in your heart

Sukshma Roopa Dhari Siyahi Dikhava

Vikata Roopa Dhari Lanka Jarava
Bheema Roopa Dhari Asura Samhare
Rama Chandra Ke Kaja Samvare
You assumed a hideous form to appear before Sita,
Assumed a ferocious form and set afire Lanka.

Assuming a gigantic form, you killed the demons,

And helped Sri Ramachandra in achieving his ends.

Laya Sajeevana Lakhana Jiyaye

Sri Raghuveer Harashi Ur Laye
Raghupati Keenhi Bahut Badayi
Tuma Mama Priya Bharatahi Sama Bhayi

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When you brought Sanjivani to save Lakshmana,
An overjoyed Rama folded you in embrace.

The scion of Raghu clan praised you and said,

You are as dear to me as my brother.

Sahasa Badana Tumharo Yash Gavai

Asa Kahi Shripati Kanta Lagave
Sankara Dika Bramhadi Muneesha
Narada Sharada Sahita Aheesha
May a thousand tongues praise your glorious deeds,
Said Sripati while holding you in warn embrace

Sanaka and other sages,Lord Brahma,

Narad, Saraswati and the Lord of serpents

Yama Kuber Digpala Jahan Te

Kavi Ko Vida Kahi Sakai Kahan Te
Tum Upakar Sugreevahi Keenha
Rama Milaya Raja Pada Deenha
Yama, Kubera, Lords of all eight directions,
Poets, Learned men, can any one fully describe you in toto.

You did a great favour to Sugreeva,

By bringing him to Rama who restored his throne.

Tumharo Mantra Vibheeshana Mana

Lankeshwara Bhaye Sab Jag Jana
Yuga Sahasra Yo Jana Par Bhanu
Leelyo Tahi Madur Phal Janu
Vibheeshan heeded your advice,
And became king of Lanka, this, the whole world knows.

Though the Sun god is located millions of miles away,

You engulped him, taking it to be a sweet fruit.

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Prabhu Mudrika Meli Mukha Mahi
Jaladi Landhi Gaye Acharaja Nahi
Durgam Kaja Jagat Ke Jete
Sugama Anugraha Tumhare Te Te
The Lord's signet ring in your mouth,
It is no wonder that you leapt over the mighty ocean.

All the most difficult tasks in the world,

Are rendered easiest with your blessings.

Rama Duare Tum Rakhavare

Ho Ta na Agnya Bina Paisare
Sab Sukh Lahai Tumharee Sharana
Tum Rakshaka Kahu Ko Darana
O! sentinel of the doors leading to Rama!,
Without your blessing, no one can enter his abode.

Happiness is the lot of those under your protection,

With you as one's saviour, who should one fear ?.

Apana Tej Samharo Apai

Teeno Lok Hanka Te Kapai
Bhoot Pishacha Nikata Nahi Avai
Mahaveera Jab Nama Sunavai
Only you can withstand your power,
The whole universe trembles when you roar.

Demons and Evil spirits do not venture,

Near those who utter your name, O! great hero.

Nashai Rog Harai Sab Peera

Japat Nirantara Hanumat Veera
Sankata Se Hanuman Chudavai
Mana Krama Bachana Dhyana Jo Lavai

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Diseases disappear and Problems get solved,
If one regularly worships brave Hanuman

Hanuman removes all sufferings,

If one's mind, action, speech and thoughts are fixed on him.

Sab Para Rama Tapasvi Raja

Tinke Kaj Sakala Tuma Saja
Aur Manorata Jo Koyi Lavai
Tasu Amita Jeevana Phala Pavai
Rama the monk, is the Lord of the universe,
Whose every task, you carried with ease, Oh Hanumanji

Whatever be ones wishes,

Will be fulfilled and limitless bounties of life granted.

Charo Yuga Paratapa Tumhara

Hai Parasiddha Jaga Ujiyara
Sadu Santake Tuma Rakhavare
Asura Nikandana Rama Dulare
Your valour encompasses all the four ages,
Your fame brightens the whole universe.

O! Protector of the Pious and the Saints,

O! slayer of demons and beloved of Ram.

Ashta Siddhi Nava Nidhi Ke Data

Asa Vara Deena Janaki Mata
Rama Rasayana Tumhare Pasa
Sada Raho Raghupati Ke Dasa
The power to grant the 8 Accomplishments and the 9 Treasures,
Had been bestowed on you as a boon by Mother Janaki.

O! Possessor of the Rama potion,

May you forever be Rama's servent.

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Tumhare Bhajan Rama Ko Bhavai
Janama Janama Ke Duhkha Bisaravai
Anta Kala Raghupati Pur Jayi
Jahan Janama Hari Bhakta Kahayi
Those who pray you attain Sri Ram,
And are freed of sorrows of many lives.

In the end they reach the abode of Raghupathi,

If reborn will be hailed as devotees of Hari.

Aura Devata Chittha Na Darayi

Hanumat Seyi Sab Sukh Karayi
Sankata Katai Mitai Sab Peera
Jo Sumirai Hanumat Balabeera
Where is the need to think of other Gods,
When Hanuman is able to grant all happiness.

Sorrows are mitigated and evils are warded off,

For those who remember Hanuman the mighty hero.

Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosayi

Kripa Karahu Gurudeva Ki Nayi
Jo Shat Bara Pat Kara Joyi
Chootahi Bandi Maha Sukha Hoyi
Hail Hail Hail Hanuman Gosayi,
Bless me as a teacher blesses his disciple.

One who recites this a hundred times,

Will be rid of mortal chains and attain great happiness.

Jo Yah Padhe Hanuman Chalisa

Hoya Siddhi Saki Goureesa
Tulasi Das Sada Hari Chera
Keejai Nath Hridaya Maha Dera

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Those who recite Hanuman Chalisa,
Will be successful, Gourisha (Lord Siva) is my witness.

Tulsidas is forever a servant of Lord Hari,

O! Lord, reside in my heart for ever.

Pavan Tanaya Sankat Haran

Mangala Murthi Roop
Rama Lakhana Sita Sahit
Hridaya Basahu Surabhoop

SIYAVAR RAMACHANDRA KI JAI

PAVAN SUTA HANUMAN KI JAI

BOLO BHAI SAB SANTAN KI JAI

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 SHARADA STOTRAM

Namaste Sharade Devi

Kashmeerapuravasini;
Tvamaham prarthaye nityam
Vidyadanam cha dehi me.

Ya Shraddha Dharana Medha,

Vagdevee Vidhivallabha;
Bhaktajihvagrasadana
Shamadigunadayinee.

Namami yamineenatha-
Lekhalankritakuntalam;
Bhavaneem bhavasantapa-
Nirvapanasudhanadeem.

Bhadrakalyai namo nityam

Sarasvatyai namo namah;
Veda-Vedanga-Vedanta-
Vidyasthanebhya eva cha.

Brahmasvaroopa parama
Jyotiroopa Sanatanee;
Sarvavidyadhidevee ya
Tasyai Vanyai namo namah.

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Yaya vina jagatsarvam
Shashvat jeevan mritam bhavet;
Jnanadhidevee ya tasyai
Sarasvatyai namo namah.

Yaya vina jagatsarvam

Mookamunmattavat Sada;
Ya Devee Vagadhishthatree
Tasyai Vanyai namo namah.

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 ACHYUTASHTAKAM

Achyutam Keshavam Rama-Narayanam

Krishna-Damodaram Vasudevam Harim;
Shreedharam Madhavam Gopikavallabham
Janakee-nayakam Ramachandram bhaje.

Achyutam Keshavam Satyabhamadhavam

Madhavam Shreedharam Radhikaradhakam;
Indiramandiram chetasa sundaram
Devakee-nandanam Nandajam sandadhe.

Vishnave Jishnave Shankhine Chakrine

Rukmineeragine Janakeejanaye;
Vallaveevallabhayarchitayatmane
Kamasavidhvamsine vamshine te namah.

Krishna Govinda he Rama Narayana

Shreepate Vasudevajite Shreenidhe;
Achyutananta he Madhavadhokshaja
Dvarakanayaka Draupadee-rakshaka.

Rakshasakshobhitah Seetaya shobhito

Dandakaranyabhoopunyatakaranah;
Lakshmanenanvito vanaraih sevito’
Gastyasampoojito Raghavah patu mam.

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Dhenukarishtakanishtakriddveshinam
Keshiha Kamsahridvamshiko vadakah;
Pootanakopakah Soorajakhelano
Bala-Gopalakah patu mam sarvada.

Vidyududyotavan prasphuradvasasam
Pravridambhodavat prollasadvigraham;
Vanyaya Malaya shobhitorasthalam
Lohitanghridvayam varijaksham bhaje.

Kunchitaih kuntakairbhrajimananam
Ratnamaulim lasatkundalam gandayoh;
Harakeyoorakam kankanaprojjvalam
Kinkineemanjulam shyamalam Tam bhaje.

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 DASHAVATARA HASTA

The 10 (Dasha) incarnations (Avatara) of Lord Vishnu can be shown

like this.

Name of the Left Hand Right Hand Position of the Hands

Avatara
Matsya (Fish) Tripataka Hasta Tripataka Hasta First show the Matsya hasta and
then hold tripataka hasta in both
the hands, in line with
shoulders.
Koorma Tripataka Hasta Tripataka Hasta Show the Koorma hasta and
(Tortoise) then hold tripataka hasta in both
the hands, in line with
shoulders.
Varaha (Wild Show the Varaha hasta and then
Bore) keep both hands on the waist.
Narasimha (Half Simhamukha Tripataka Hasta Hold the hands in front of the
Man & Half Lion) Hasta chest.
Vamana (Dwarf) Mushti Hasta Mushti Hasta, Hold the left hand little below
turned down the left sholuder and the right
hand little above the waist, like
showing the sacred thread.
Parashuraama Keep the hand Ardhapataka Stretch the right hand above the
on the waist Hasta head at an angle.
Raama Shikhara Hasta Kapitha Hasta Hold the left hand above the
shoulder level, like holding a
bow and stretch down the right
hand, like holding an arrow.
Balaraama Mushti Hasta Pataka Hasta Hold the hands in front of the
chest.
Krishna Mrugasheersha Mrugasheersha Both the hands are held near the
Hasta Hasta mouth with mrugasheersha
hasta opposite to one another,
like holding the Flute
Kalki Tripataka Hasta Pataka Hasta Hold the hands in front of the
chest.

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 MAHALAKSHMYASHTAKAM

Namastestu mahamaye srýpýthe surapujite

Sankhacakragadahaste mahalakshmi namostute

Namaste garudarudhe kolasurabhayankari

Sarvapapahare devi mahalakshmi namostute

Sarvaj˜ne sarvavarade sarvadustabhayankari

Sarvaduhkhahare devi mahalakshmi namostute

Siddhibuddhiprade devi bhuktimukti pradayini

Mantramurte sadadevi mahalakshmi namostute

Adyantarahite devi adishaktimaheshvari

Yogaj˜ne yogasambhute mahalakshmi namostute

Sthulasukshmamaharaudre mahashaktimahodare
Mahapapahare devi mahalakshmi namostute

Padmaasanasthite devi parabrahmasvarupini

Paramesi jaganmatah mahalakshmi namostute

Svetambaradhare devi nanalankarabhushite

Jagatsthite jaganmatah mahalakshmi namostute

Mahalakshmyashtakam stotram yah pathed bhaktimannarah

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Sarvasiddhimavapnoti rajyam prapnoti sarvada

Ekakale pathennityam mahapapavinasanam

Dvikalam yah pathennityam dhanadhanyasamanvitah

Trikalam yah pathennityam mahasatruvinasanam

Mahalakshmirbhavennityam prasannavaradasubha

Iti srimahalakshmyashakam sampurnam

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 MANTRA PUSPHAM

It is customary to recite Manthra Pushpam, or a short version of it, at the conclusion

of all major prayer rituals in the Temples and at home pooja functions. Often we offer
flowers to the Deities at this time making some people to think that this is something to
do with the flowers [pushpam].
The verses of Manthra pushpam is a recitation about the origin and evolution of the
natural forces like water, air, fire, earth, Sun and the stars and not just praising God.

Yopãm Pushpam Vedha - Pushpavãn Prajaavãn Pasumãn B'havathi

Chandramãvã Apãm Pusham - Pushpavãn Prajaavãn Pasumãn B'havathi
Ya Ye'vam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi
1

Agnirvaa Aapaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi

Yo Aghner-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Aapova Agner-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Ya Yevam Veda - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
2

Vaayorvaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi

Yo Vaayor-aayathanam vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Aapovai Vaayor-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Ya Evam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
3

Asovvaitha pannapaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi

Yo Mushyathapa -thaayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Aapova Amushyathapa -thaayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Ya Evam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
4

Chandramaavaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi

Yach Chandramasa Aayathanam vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Aapovai Chandramasa Aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Ya Evam Vedha - Yopaamaayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
5

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Nakshathraanivaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Yo Nakshathraanaa-aayathanam - Vedha Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Aapovai Nakshathraanaa Aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Ya Evam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
6

Parjanyovaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi

Yaf: Parjanyasy-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Aapovai Parjanyasy-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Ya Evam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
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Samvathsarovaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi

Yas Samvathsars Yaayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Aapovai Samvathsars Yaayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi
Ya Evam Vedha - Yopsu Naavam Prati Thishti tham Vedha - Prathyeva thishtathi
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OM Rajadhi rajaya Prasahya Sahine Namo Vayam Vai Sravanaya Kurmahe

Samekaman Kama Kamaya mahyam Kamesvaro Vai Sravano dadatu Kuberaya Vai
Sravanaya Maha rajaya Namah

The meaning of the verse is as follows: The world is all made of water and is the basic
of everything and is worthy of our prayers. As water is cool so also the moon is cool
like a flower of the water. He who understands this gets all prosperity [with progeny
and cattle]. Fire is also a producer of this water and the air is a producer of the fire. As
the sea water raises as vapor to the clouds and falls as rain to give us the warmth and
prosperity, the Sun is related to the water. As we see the star [through astrological
position] which determines the rain and prosperity, we see the relation of stars for all
this prosperity through water. Each year, as we get the rainy season to get our rains,
the year around seasons get importance. On this water the world revolves around like a
boat sailing in the ocean and he who understands this gets all the prosperity.

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 MAHA GANESHA PANCHARATNA STOTRAM

Mudakaratha Modakam Sada Vimukthi Sadhakam

Kaladaravathamskam Vilasi Lokarakshakam
Anaayakaik Nayakam Vinashithebha Dhyathakam
Natha shubhashu Nashakam Namami Tham Vinayakam

Nathetharathi Bheekaram Namodhitharka Bhaswaram

Namthsurari Nirjaram Nathadikaa Paduddaram
Sureswaram Nidhishwaram Gajeswaram Ganeswaram
Maheshwaram Thvamashraye Parathparam Nirantharam

Samastha Loka Shankaram Nirastha Dhaithya Kunjaram

Daretharodaram Varam VareBhavakthra Maksharam
Krupakaram Kshamakaram Mudhakaram Yashaskaram
Manaskaram Namskrutham Namskaromi Bhaswaram

Akincha narthi marjanam Chirantha Nokthi Bhajanam

Purari Purva Nandanam Surari Gurva Charvanam
Prapancha nasha Bheeshanam Dhananjayadi Bhooshanam
Kapola Danavaranam Bhaje Purana Varanam

Nithantha Kantha Dhantha Khanthi Mantha Kantha Kathmajam

Achinthya Roopa Manthaheena Mantharaya Krunthanam
Hrudanthare Nirantharam Vasanthameva Yoginam
Thamekadantha Mevatham Vichintha Yami Santhatham

Maha Ganesha Pancharathna Madarena Yonvaham

Prjalpathi Prabhathake Hrudismaram Ganeswaram
Arogathaam Adhoshathaam Susahitheem Suputhratham
Samahithaayur Ashta Bhoothim Abhu paithi Soochiraath

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 GEETA DHYANAM

MEDITATION ON THE GITA

Om paarthaaya pratibodhitaam bhagavataa naaraayanenaswayam,
Vyaasena grathitaam puraanamuninaa madhye mahaabhaaratam;
Advaitaamritavarshineem bhagavateem ashtaadashaa dhyaayineem,
Amba twaam anusandadhaami bhagavadgeete bhavadweshineem.
1. Om. O Bhagavad Gita, with which Partha was illumined by Lord Narayana Himself,
and which was composed within the Mahabharata by the ancient sage, Vyasa, O Divine
Mother, the destroyer of rebirth, the showerer of the nectar of Advaita, and consisting of
eighteen discourses—upon Thee, O Gita, O affectionate Mother, I meditate!

Namostu te vyaasa vishaalabuddhe phullaaravindaayatapatranetra;

Yena twayaa bhaaratatailapoornah prajwaalito jnaanamayah pradeepah.
2. Salutations unto thee, O Vyasa, of broad intellect and with eyes like the petals of a full-
blown lotus, by whom the lamp of knowledge, filled with the oil of the Mahabharata, has
been lighted!

Prapannapaarijaataaya totravetraikapaanaye;
Jnaanamudraaya krishnaaya geetaamritaduhe namah.
3. Salutations to Lord Krishna, the Parijata or the Kalpataru or the bestower of all desires
for those who take refuge in Him, the holder of the whip in one hand, the holder of the
symbol of divine knowledge and the milker of the divine nectar of the Bhagavad Gita!

Sarvopanishado gaavo dogdhaa gopaalanandanah;

Paartho vatsah sudheer bhoktaa dugdham geetaamritam mahat.
4. All the Upanishads are the cows; the milker is Krishna; the cowherd boy, Partha
(Arjuna), is the calf; men of purified intellect are the drinkers; the milk is the great nectar
of the Gita.

Vasudevasutam devam kamsachaanooramardanam;

Devakeeparamaanandam krishnam vande jagadgurum.
5. I salute Sri Krishna, the world-teacher, son of Vasudeva, the destroyer of Kamsa and
Chanura, the supreme bliss of Devaki!

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Bheeshmadronatataa jayadrathajalaa gaandhaaraneelotpalaa;
Shalyagraahavatee kripena vahanee karnena velaakulaa;
Ashwatthaama-vikarna-ghora-makaraa duryodhanaavartinee;
Sotteernaa khalu paandavai rananadee kaivartakah keshavah.
6. With Kesava as the helmsman, verily was crossed by the Pandavas the battle-river,
whose banks were Bhishma and Drona, whose water was Jayadratha, whose blue lotus
was the king of Gandhara, whose crocodile was Salya, whose current was Kripa, whose
billow was Karna, whose terrible alligators were Vikarna and Asvatthama, whose
whirlpool was Duryodhana.

Paaraasharya vachah sarojamamalam geetaarthagandhotkatam;

Naanaakhyaanakakesaram harikathaa sambodhanaabodhitam;
Loke sajjana shatpadairaharahah pepeeyamaanam mudaa;
Bhooyaadbhaaratapankajam kalimala pradhwamsinah shreyase.
7. May this lotus of the Mahabharata, born in the lake of the words of Vyasa, sweet with
the fragrance of the meaning of the Gita, with many stories as its stamens, fully opened
by the discourses of Hari, the destroyer of the sins of Kali, and drunk joyously by the
bees of good men in the world, become day by day the bestower of good to us!

Mookam karothi vaachaalam pangum langhayate girim;

Yathkripaa tamaham vande paramaanandamaadhavam.
8. I salute that Madhava, the source of supreme bliss, whose Grace makes the dumb
eloquent and the cripple cross mountains!

Yam brahmaa varunendrarudramarutah stunwanthi divyaih stavaih,

Vedaih saangapadakramopanishadair gaayanthi yam saamagaah,
Dhyaanaavasthitatadgathena manasaa pashyanti yam yogino,
Yasyaantham na viduh suraasuraganaa devaaya tasmai namah.
9. Salutations to that God whom Brahma, Indra, Varuna, Rudra and the Maruts praise
with divine hymns, of whom the Sama-chanters sing by the Vedas and their Angas (in the
Pada and Krama methods), and by the Upanishads; whom the Yogis see with their minds
absorbed in Him through meditation, and whose ends the hosts of Devas and Asuras
know not!

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 MAHISASURAMARDINI STOTRAM

ayi girinandini nanditamedini vishvavinodini nandanute

girivara vindhya shirodhinivAsini viShNuvilAsini jiShNunute |
bhagavati heshitikaNThakuTuMbini bhUri kuTuMbini bhUri k.rte
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 1 ||

O daughter of the mountain, who makes the whole earth happy, who makes the whole universe rejoice,
praised by Nandin | dwelling on the peak of the great Vindhya mountain, glittering widely, praised by those
desirous of victory | O Goddess, wife of the blue necked Siva, One who has many families, One who has
done a lot, | be victorious, be victorious, O destroyer of the demon mahisa, with beautiful braids of hair,
daughter of the mountain Himalaya ||

suravaravarShiNi durdharadharShiNi durmukhamarShiNi harSharate

tribhuvanapoShiNi shaN^karatoShiNi kilbiShamoShiNi ghoSharate |
danuja niroShiNi ditisuta roShiNi durmada shoShiNi sindhusute
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 2 ||

O bestower of boons on Gods, One who assails those hard to control, who tolerates those with ugly faces,
one engrossed in rejoicing | One who nourishes the three worlds, One who pleases sankara, One who
removes sins, One who engrosses in sound of Om | One who is angry with the progeny of Danu (demon),
One who is angry with the sons of Diti (also demon), One who destroys those with evil intoxication of
pride, daughter of the ocean ||

ayi jagadaMba madaMba kadaMba vanapriya vAsini hAsarate

shikhari shiromaNi tuN^ga himAlaya sh.rN^ga nijAlaya madhyagate |
madhu madhure madhu kaiTabha ga~njini kaiTabha bha~njini rAsarate
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 3 ||

O mother of the world, my mother, One who loves to dwell in a forest of Kadamba trees, One who keeps
on smiling | One who is on her own dwelling on the tall peak of the Himalaya, the greatest among the
mountains | One who is very sweet, One who has the treasure of demons Madhu and Kaitabha, destroyer of
the demon Kaitabha, engaged in dancing ||

ayi shatakhaNDa vikhaNDita ruNDa vithuNDita shuNDa gajAdhipate

ripu gaja gaNDa vidAraNa chaNDa parAkrama shuNDa m.rgAdhipate |
nija bhuja daNDa nipAtita khaNDa vipAtita muNDa bhaTAdhipate
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 4 ||

O One who split the heads (of demons) into hundreds of pieces and One who cut the trunks of great battle
elephants | whose great lion is skilled in terrifying valor in tearing apart the temples of enemy elephants |
One who has cut down into pieces the heads of enemy chieftains with the strength of her own arms ||

ayi raNa durmada shatru vadhodita durdhara nirjara shaktibh.rte

chatura vichAra dhurINa mahAshiva dUtak.rta pramathAdhipate |
durita durIha durAshaya durmati dAnavadUta k.rtAntamate
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 5 ||

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O One who holds the invincible and undiminishing striking force which arose on the occasion of killing the
enemies who were hard to subdue on the battlefield | who made Pramatha, the great attendant of Shiva, a
leader in subtle thinking, her commander (?) | who decided to destroy the messenger of demons who were
sinful, with evil intentions, thoughts and mind ||

ayi sharaNAgata vairi vadhUvara vIra varAbhaya dAyakare

tribhuvana mastaka shUla virodhi shirodhi k.rtAmala shUlakare |
dumidumi tAmara dundubhinAda maho mukharIk.rta tigmakare
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 6 ||

Oh, it is You Who gives protection to the wives of heroic enemy warriors when they seek refuge | Who
aims a flawless spear at the head of the demon who causes great pain in all the three worlds, | Who burns
like a blazing hot sun, inflamed by the resounding din of the war-drums of the Gods ||

ayi nija huN^k.rti mAtra nirAk.rta dhUmra vilochana dhUmra shate

samara vishoShita shoNita bIja samudbhava shoNita bIja late |
shiva shiva shuMbha nishuMbha mahAhava tarpita bhUta pishAcharate
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 7 ||

O One who has blown aside hundreds of streams of smoke coming from demons with smoking eyes merely
with her own roaring | who is like a vine of blood-drops grown from the dried blood drops in battle | One
who delights in the company of auspicious Shiva, Shumbha, Nishumbha, and the spirits who were fed
during the great battle.||

dhanuranu saN^ga raNakShaNasaN^ga parisphura daN^ga naTatkaTake

kanaka pishaN^ga p.rShatka niShaN^ga rasadbhaTa sh.rN^ga hatAvaTuke |
k.rta chaturaN^ga balakShiti raN^ga ghaTadbahuraN^ga raTadbaTuke
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 8 ||

Large One who decks herself with dancing ornaments on throbbing limbs at the moment of the battle,
making her bow ready | who killed the huge enemy soldiers with a shining sword and with (arrows from) a
quiver which has golden brown spots | who made the battleground with fourfold army into a stage with a
colorful drama with screaming little soldiers ||

jaya jaya japya jayejaya shabda parastuti tatpara vishvanute

bhaNa bhaNa bhi~njimi bhiN^k.rta nUpura si~njita mohita bhUtapate |
naTita naTArdha naTInaTa nAyaka nATita nATya sugAnarate
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 9 ||

Be victorious! be victorious! whose victory should be sung, praised by the whole universe ready to sing the
praise extolling her victory | who attracted the attention of shiva by twinkling of bells making various
sounds of dancing | who delights in beautiful singing and in dance-drama presented by a leading dancer
acting out the role of an actress with half of his body ||

ayi sumanaH sumanaH sumanaH sumanaH sumanohara kAntiyute

shrita rajanI rajanI rajanI rajanI rajanIkara vaktrav.rte |
sunayana vibhramara bhramara bhramara bhramara bhramarAdhipate
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 10 ||

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O One who has a flowerlike complexion attractive to the good heart of the goodhearted people | O goddess
with moonlike face, who is as cool as the moon to those in the dark and whose face shines | whose very
pretty flower eyes attracts the bees and attracts her lord and devotees ||

sahita mahAhava mallama tallika mallita rallaka mallarate

virachita vallika pallika mallika bhillika bhillika varga v.rte |
sitak.rta pullisamulla sitAruNa tallaja pallava sallalite
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 11 ||

O goddess who becomes happy in the sport of battle assisted by warriors and surrounded by hunters |
whose hut is surrounded by creepers and the tribes of Mallikas, Jillakas and Bhillakas | O goddess who is as
pretty as an opened flower and as the creeper full of red tender leaves ||

avirala gaNDa galanmada medura matta mataN^gaja rAjapate

tribhuvana bhUShaNa bhUta kalAnidhi rUpa payonidhi rAjasute |
ayi suda tIjana lAlasamAnasa mohana manmatha rAjasute
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 12 ||

Who is in charge of huge royal elephants in fury whose rut is streaming down their temples incessantly |
princess, the daughter of the ocean, who has the beauty of the moon, the ornament of all the three worlds |
princess of cupid who enchants the minds desirous of ladies with beautiful teeth ||

kamala dalAmala komala kAnti kalAkalitAmala bhAlalate

sakala vilAsa kalAnilayakrama keli chalatkala haMsa kule |
alikula saN^kula kuvalaya maNDala maulimiladbhakulAli kule
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 13 ||

Whose spotless forehead is enhanced by the beautiful complexion, pure and delicate like that of lotus petals
| whose flock of swans is moving sportingly with steps which are the marks of all beautiful arts | whose
bees from the bakula trees meet on the tops of lotus flowers which are crowded with (their own) bees ||

kara muralI rava vIjita kUjita lajjita kokila ma~njumate

milita pulinda manohara gu~njita ra~njitashaila niku~njagate |
nijaguNa bhUta mahAshabarIgaNa sadguNa saMbh.rta kelitale
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 14 ||

Whose sweet cooing sounds made with the flute held in her own hands have put to shame the Kokila bird
and who has sweet thoughts | who is in colorful mountain groves pleasantly resounding with the assembled
mountain folks | whose playbround is filled with good qualities of the flocks of the great tribal women who
are manifestations of her own qualities ||

kaTitaTa pIta dukUla vichitra mayUkhatirask.rta chandra ruche

praNata surAsura maulimaNisphura daMshula sannakha chandra ruche |
jita kanakAchala maulipadorjita nirbhara ku~njara kuMbhakuche
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 15 ||

Who has set aside the brilliance of the moon with the colorful rays coming from the yellow silk she is
wearing on her waist | whose toe-nails shine like the moon because of the rays emanating form the crest
jewels of the bowing gods and demons | whose breasts outshine the temples of wild elephants and the high

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vijita sahasrakaraika sahasrakaraika sahasrakaraikanute

k.rta suratAraka saN^garatAraka saN^garatAraka sUnusute |
suratha samAdhi samAnasamAdhi samAdhisamAdhi sujAtarate
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 16 ||

O Goddess whose splendor defeats the sun with his thousand rays, and who is saluted by the sun | Who was
praised by Tarakasura after his defeat in the war between him and your son | Who was pleasd with King
Suratha and the rich merchant Samadhi who entered into Samadhi ||

padakamalaM karuNAnilaye varivasyati yo.anudinan sa shive

ayi kamale kamalAnilaye kamalAnilayaH sa kathaM na bhavet |
tava padameva paraMpadamityanushIlayato mama kiM na shive
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 17 ||

O benevolent goddess accompanied by Shiva, if someone daily cherishes your lotuslike feet then, O lotus
dwelling Lakshmi, how will he not become wealthy? | O auspicious Goddess, is there anything that I would
not have, if I earnestly believe that your feet are the highest goal to be achieved? ||

kanakalasatkala sindhu jalairanu si~nchinuthe guNa raN^gabhuvaM

bhajati sa kiM na shachIkucha kuMbha taTI pariraMbha sukhAnubhavam |
tava charaNaM sharaNaM karavANi natAmaravANi nivAsi shivaM
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 18 ||

If someone bathes you, the playground of virtues, with shining golden waters of the ocean | will he not
experience in heaven the happiness (equal to that of Indra) embracing the full bosom of Sachi? | O Goddess
worshipped by the speech of Gods, I take refuge in your feet, which are also the abode of Shiva ||

tava vimalendukulaM vadanendumalaM sakalaM nanu kUlayate

kimu puruhUta purIndumukhI sumukhIbhirasau vimukhIkriyate |
mama tu mataM shivanAmadhane bhavatI k.rpayA kimuta kriyate
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 19 ||

He who sufficiently dedicates himself to your entire moonlike face which is as bright as a host of spotless
moons | will he be turned away (in heaven) by the moon-faced beauties of the city of Indra? | O Goddess
who is held in esteem by Shiva, I am sure you would not reject my wishes ||

ayi mayi dInadayAlutayA k.rpayaiva tvayA bhavitavyamume

ayi jagato jananI k.rpayAsi yathAsi tathA.anumitAsirate |
yaduchitamatra bhavatyurari kurutAdurutApamapAkurute
jaya jaya he mahiShAsuramardini ramyakapardini shailasute || 20 ||

O Uma, you should be kindly disposed toward me because of your virtue of compassion toward the meek |
O mother, be pleased to give me the independence to consider you as my mother | Do not reject my prayer
even if improper but be pleased to drive all all the great pain (of her devotees). |

|| iti shrImahiShAsuramardinistotraM saMpUrNam ||

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 GURUVADAH PUREESA PANCHA RATNA STOTRAM

Kalyana Roopaya Kalou Jananam

Kalyana Dhathre Karuna Sudhabdhe
Kambvadhi Dhivyayudha Sathkaraya
Vatahalayadheesa Namo Namasthe

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Narayanetyadhi Japathbhirucchaihi
Bhakthais Sadha Poorna Mahalayaya
Svatheerttha Gangopamam Vaarimagna
Nivathitha Sesharuje Namasthe

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Bhraamha Muhoorthe Parithasvabhakthaihi

Sandrushta Sarvotthama Visvaroopa
Svathyla Samsevaka Roghahurthre
Vathalaya dheesa namo namasthe

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

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 Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Balaan Svakeeyan thava Sannidhane

Divyannadhanath Paripalayadhbhihi
Sadha Patadhbhischa Purana Ratnam
Sam Sevithayasthu Namo Hare The

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Nithyannadhathre cha Maheesurebyaha

Nithuam Dhivishtthayyr Nishipoojithayay
Mathra Cha Pithra Cha Thathodha vena
Sam poojithayasthu Name Namasthe.

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Anantha Ramakya Mahi praneetha

Sthothram Patedhyasthu Naras thrikalam
Vathalayasashya Kripalpalena
Labetha Sarvanicha Mangalani

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

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 Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Guruvatha Pureesha Pancha Kakyam

Sthuthi Ratnam patatham Sumangalam Syath
Hrithichaapi Vishaeth Harisvayam Thu
Ratthi Natthayuta Thulya Dheha Kanthihi

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana
Narayana Narayana Narayana Narayana

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 ADITYA HRIDAYAM
Sage Agastya advised Sri Ramachandra, when discouraged on the
battlefield, to recite this Hymn in praise of Aditya, the Sun-god, to
dispel the magical powers of Ravana, a demon drunk with power
(symbolic of our rajasic ego), to gain victory over darkness and to
regain the joy of light.
OM
1. 1. & 2.
Tato Yuddha Parishraantam The all-knowing Sage Agastya, who had come
Samarae Chintayaa Sthitam and joined the gods to witness the fierce battle,
Raavanam Chaagrito Dristvaa saw Rama lost in deep thought, discouraged,
Yuddhaaya Samupasthitam utterly exhausted and yet facing Ravana who
was ready for a fresh encounter. He spoke to him
2. thus:
Daivataischa Samaagamya
Dristum Abhyaagato Ranam
Upaagamyaa Braveed Raamam
Agastyo Bhagavaan Rishihi
3. 3.
Raama Raama Mahaabaaho Oh Rama, mighty-armed Sri Rama, listen to this
Shrunu Guhyam Sanaatanam eternal secret whereby you shall vanquish in battle
Yena Sarvaan Areen Vatsa all your foes.
Samarae Vijayishyasi
4.
4. This holy hymn to the presiding deity of the Sun, if
Aaditya-hridayam Punyam chanted fervently, will result in the destruction of all
Sarva-shatru Vinaashanam your enemies and bring you victory and unending
Jayaavaham Japae Nityam supreme felicity.
Akshayam Paramam Shivam
5.
5. It is supreme in that it is guarantee of all-round
Sarva Mangala-maangalyam prosperity, destroyer of all sin, allayer of anxiety
Sarva-paapa Pranaashanam and anguish and bestower of longevity.
Chintaa-shoka Prashamanam
Aayurvardhanam Uttamam
6.
6. Do thou worship with this hymn the one Sun held in
Rashmimantam Samudyantam veneration by Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons),
Devaasura-namaskritam possessed of golden colored rays when he has wholly
Pujayaswa Vivaswantam risen in the morning, who eclipses as it were other
Bhaaskaram Bhuvaneshvaram luminous bodies by his appearance on the
firmament, the resplendent Lord of the universe by
whose effulgence all else brightens.
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7. He verily represents the totality of all celestial
Sarva Devaatmako Hyaesha beings. He is self-luminous and is the sustainer of all
Tejasvee Rashmi-bhaavanaha with his rays. He protects the inhabitants of all the
Aesha Devaasura Ganaan worlds as well as the race of the Devas and Asuras
Lokaan Paati Gabhastibhihi with rays that nourish and energize.

8. 8.
Aesha Brahmaacha Vishnuscha He (the presiding deity of the Sun) is indeed all
Shivaha Skandaha Prajaapatihi these--Brahma, the creator; Vishnu, the sustainer;
Mahendro Dhanadaha Kaalo Siva, the destroyer; Skanda, the annihilator of all
Yamaha Somo Hyapaam Patihi foes; Prajapati, Lord of all creatures; Mahendra,
the King of the celestial beings; Kubera, the
dispenser of riches; Kaala, the Lord of Time; Yama,
the Lord of Death; Soma, the one that nourishes;
and the Lord of the Waters, Varuna.
9.
Pitaro Vasavaha Saadhyaa
Ashvinou Maruto Manuhu 9.
Vaayurvahnihi Prajaa Praana He is also the Pitrs, the ancestral Manes; the Vasus,
Ritukartaa Prabhaakaraha the eight dispersers of treasures; the Sadhyas, yogis
turned semidivine; the twin Aswini Devas, the
celestial physicians; the Maruts (also celestial
beings); Manu, the all-knowing and the primeval
Sovereign; Vayu, the wind god; Agni, the god of
fire; the vital air, sustaining from within in all
created beings; the maker of the six seasons by
virtue of his alternating forms of energy (heat, light,
etc.), and essentially the source of all light, the
10. awakener of knowledge.
Aadityaha Savitaa Suryaha
Khagaha Pooshaa Gabhastimaan 10.
Suvarna Sadrisho Bhaanur The Sun is the son of Aditi (the mother of all Devas),
Hiranya-raeta Divaakaraha the creator of the universe, the inspirer of action, the
courser in the heavens, the sustainer, the illuminator
of the directions, the golden-hued brilliance, the
golden Cosmic generative fluid, and the maker of
11.
the Day.
Haridaswaha Sahasraarchihi
Saptasaptir-mareechimaan 11.
Timiron Mathanaha Shabhuhu He is the All-pervading one with rays countless, the
Tvastaa Maartaanda Amshumaan power behind the seven sense organs (the two eyes,
the two ears, the two nostrils and the tongue) and
the dispeller of darkness (ignorance). He is the
bestower of happiness and prosperity, inclusive of
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egg of existence, and the Omnipresent being whose
12. rays penetrate everywhere.
Hiranya-garbhaha Shishiras
Tapano Bhaaskaro Ravihi 12.
Agnigarbho Aditaehae Putraha He is the primordial one who has become the
Shankhaha Shishira-naashanaha Trinity--Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra, the ambrosial
soothing influence, the store-house of riches
(Aisvarya), the usherer in of the Day, the great
teacher of even Hiranyagarbha, the fire-wombed
Narayana who has the fire of doom within Himself;
the son of Aditi, felicity that is supreme and vast like
the expanse, and the remover of intellectual stupor
13. or evil-mindedness.
Vyoma-naathas Tamo-bhedee
13.
Rig-yajus-saama Paaragaha
He is the Lord of the firmament; the Dispeller of
Ghana Vrishtir Apaam Mitro
darkness; the Master par excellence of the three
Vindhya-veethi Plavamgamaha
Vedas--Rig, Yajur and Sama; He from whom comes
the downpour of rain, the great dispenser of the
fruits of karma; the friend of the waters (fig., the
friend and benefactor of the pureminded), and the
one who with one bound crossed the Vindhya range;
14. who sports in the Brahma Nadi.
Aatapee Mandalee Mrityuhu
Pingalaha Sarva-taapanaha 14.
Kavir Vishvo Mahaatejaa He is the one intensely absorbed in creating the
Raktaha Sarva Bhavodbhavaha cosmos, with form circular (fig., adorned with gems
Kaustubha and the like); He is the inflicter of death
(fig., destroyer of impediments); He is the yellow-
colored one (rising sun) (fig., the motive force of the
Pingala Nadi inducing action); He is the destroyer of
all; He is the Omniscient one whose form is the
universe (fig., the sustainer of the universe); and
15. who is exceedingly energetic, the beloved of all and
Nakshatra-griha-taaraanaam the generator of all action.
Adhipo Vishwa Bhaavanaha
Tejasaamapi Tejasvee 15.
Dwaadashaatman Namostutae He is the Lord of stars, planets and constellations
and the origin of everything in the universe, the
resplendent cause of the luster of even the brilliant
ones such as the sun, etc., the one sentient being
manifest in the twelve forms of the Sun. Salutations
16. to Thee.
Namaha Purvaaya Girayae
Paschimaa Yaadrayae Namaha
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Dinaadhi Patayae Namaha 16.
Salutations to the presiding deity of the Eastern
mountain where the sun rises and the Western
17. mountain where it sets; salutations to the Lord of
Jayaaya Jayabhadraaya the stellar bodies and also to the Lord of Day.
Haryashvaaya Namo Namaha
Namo Namaha Sahasraamsho
Aadityaaya Namo Namaha 17.
Salutations unto Him that ordains victory in the
quest after liberation and unto Him possessed of
18. yellow steeds; salutations to the thousand-rayed
Namaha Ugraaya Veeraaya Lord (fig., of whose Part are the thousands of souls)
Saarangaaya Namo Namaha and to Aditya, salutations again.
Namaha Padma Prabodhaaya
Maartaandaaya Namo Namaha 18.
Salutations to the terrible one who is relentless to
those who do not keep their senses under control;
the hero who ably directs his powers in purposeful
achievement such as the prowess in slaying Tripura,
etc., the one that traverses fast (fig., leading quickly
to the realization of Pranava, OM); salutations to
19. the one whose emergence makes the lotus blossom
Brahma Eshaana Achyuta (fig., the awakener of the lotus in the heart), and to
Eshaaya the fierce and Omnipotent one.
Suryaaya Aaditya-varchasae
19.
Bhaaswatae Sarva-bhakshaaya
Salutations to the Over-Lord of Brahma, Siva and
Raudraaya Vapushae Namaha
Achyuta, the creator, destroyer and protector
20. respectively; salutations to the powerful and to the
Tamoghnaaya Himaghnaaya intrinsic effulgence in the Sun that is at once the
Shatrughnaaya Amitaatmanae illuminator and the devourer of all and is of a form
Kritaghnaghnaaya Devaaya that is fierce like that of Rudra.
Jyotishaam Patayae Namaha
20.
Salutations to the transcendental Atman that dispels
darkness, drives away all fear that grips like cold
21 and destroys foes, both internal and external;
Tapta Chaameekaraabhaaya salutations also to the annihilator of the ungrateful
Vahnayae Vishwakarmanae and to the Lord that rules over all stellar bodies.
Namas Tamobhi Nighnaaya
Ruchayae Loka-saakshinae 21.
Salutations to the Lord shining like molten gold;
salutations to the transcendental fire, the fire of
supreme knowledge; salutations to the architect of
22. the universe; salutations to the destroyer of
Naashayatyaesha Vai Bhutam darkness, and salutations again to the effulgent
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Paayatyaesha Tapatyaesha sentience that is also the cosmic witness.
Varshatyaesha Gabhastibhihi
22.
23. Salutations to the Lord who destroys everything that
Aesha Suptaeshu Jaagarti was and creates them all again; salutations to Him
Bhutaeshu Parinistithaha who by His rays consumes the waters, heats them up
Aesha Aevaagni Hotramcha into water vapor and send them down again as rain.
Phalam Chaivaagni Hotrinaam
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24. Salutations to the Lord who abides in the heart of all
Vedaascha Kritavaschaiva beings keeping awake even when they are asleep. He
Kritunaam Phalamaevacha is both sacrificial fire and the fruit enjoyed by the
Yaani Krityaani Lokaeshu worshipers thereof.
Sarva Aesha Ravihi Prabhuhu
24.
Phala-shrutihi The sun is indeed the Lord of all action in this
(now the fruit of this prayer is universe. He is verily the Vedas, the sacrifices
explained) ordained therein and the fruits thereof.
25.
Aenamaapatsu Kricchareshu
Kaantaraeshu Bhayaeshucha
Keertayan Purushaha Kaschin
25.
Aavaseedati Raaghava
Oh Raghava, he who recites this hymn in times of
26. peril, during affliction, while lost in the wilderness
Pujayasvainam Aekaagro and when beset with fear, will not lose heart.
Deva-devam Jagatpatim
Aetat Trigunitam Japtvaa
Yuddhaeshu Vijayishyasi 26.
Worship thou, Oh Raghava, this God of all gods, the
27.
almighty Lord of the universe, with one-pointed
Asmin Kshanae Mahaabaaho
devotion. Reciting this hymn thrice you shall emerge
Raavanam Tvam Vadhishyasi
victorious in battle.
Aeva Muktvaa Tadaagastyo
Jagaamacha Yathaagatam 27.
This very moment, oh mighty-armed one, you shall
28.
triumph over Ravana. Having spoken thus, Agastya
Aetachrutvaa Mahaatejaa
returned whence he had come.
Nasta Shoko Bhavat Tadaa
Dhaarayaamaasa Supreeto
Raaghavaha Prayataatmavaan
28.
29. Having heard this, the illustrious Raghava became
Aadityam Praekshya Japtvaatu free from worry. He felt himself fortified, full of
Param Harsha-mavaaptavaan ardor and greatly pleased.
Triraachamya Shuchir-bhutvaa
Dhanuraadaaya Veeryavaan 29.
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30. experienced supreme felicity. Purifying himself after
Raavanam Praekshya sipping water thrice, the mighty one took up his
Hrishtaatmaa bow.
Yuddhaaya Samupaagamat 30.
Sarva Yatnaena Mahataa Seeing Ravana in front of him, he was delighted and
Vadhaetasya Dhritobhavat came forth to fight. He put forth all his great effort
31. determined on annihilating Ravana.
Atha Ravi-ravadan-nireekshya
Raamam
Mudita Manaaha Paramam 31.
Prahrishyamaanaha Then knowing that the destruction of the lord of the
Nishicharapati-samkshayam prowlers at night was at hand, Aditya the Sun, the
Viditvaa central figure in the assembly of the Devas, looked at
Suragana-madhya-gato Rama with mind filled with delight and exclaimed
Vachastvaraeti 'HURRY UP!'

Ithi Srimad Valmiki Ramayane

Yudhdha Gande Sapthothara
Sathathama Sarga Aditya Hridaya
Stothram Sampoornam
Sarve janaha sukhino Bhavntu
Samastha san managalaNi santhu

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 SHRI MAARGABANDHU STOTRAM

Shambho Mahaadeva devaa

Siva Shambho Mahaadeva devesa Shambho
Shambho Mahaadeva devaa

Prostrations to He who blesses us with prosperity,

Prostrations to the greatest God,
Prostrations to the abode of peace,
Prostrations to Him, who blesses us with riches,
And Prostrations to him who is the God of Gods.

Phaala vanam ratkireetam

Phaala netraar chishaa dagdha pancheshu keetam
Shoolaa hathaa raathi kootam
Shuddha mardhendhu chudam Bhaje Maarga Bandhum

I pray to that friend of the path,

Who wears a crown on his head,
Who kills his enemies by his trident,
Who wears a crescent which showers nectar,
And who burnt by the fire of his eyes,
Which are on his forehead,
Him who has the five arrows like an insect.

Angey viraajad bhujangam

Abhra Gangaa tharangaa bhiraa motha maangam
Omkara vaati kurangam
Siddha sam sevithangrim Bhaje Maarga Bandhum

I pray to that friend of the path,

Whose limbs are adorned by a snake,
Who is a deer in the park of holy pranava,
Whose feet is worshipped by great sages,
And who looks charming with his head,

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Adorned by the Ganga of the sky,

Nithyam Chidhananda roopam

Nihnuthaa sesha lokesha vairiprathaapam
Kaarthasva raagendra chaapam
Kriththivaasam Bhaje divya san Maarga Bandhum

I pray to that friend of the good divine path,

Who is perennial and of the form of,
Truth, intelligence and bliss,
Who destroyed without reminder,
The glory of the fame of the enemy of Indra,
Who used the golden Mount Meru,
As his bow in the war against three asuras,
And who dresses himself in hides of trees.

Kandharpa dharpagna meesham

Kaala kantam mahesham mahaa vyomakesam
Kundhaa bhadantham suresham
Koti surya prakaasham Bhaje Maarga Bandhum

I pray to that friend of the path,

Who put an end to the pride of God of love,
Who is the great Lord who has a deep blue throat,
Who has the great sky as his matted lock,
Whose teeth resemble the white jasmine flowers,
And who has the shine of billions of Suns.

Mandaara Bhoote rudaaram

Mantha raagendra saaram mahaa gourya dhooram
Sindhoora dhoora prachaaram
Sindhu raajaathi dheeram Bhaje Maarga Bandhum

I pray to that friend of the path,

Who is more generous than the wish giving tree,
Who is the strength behind the great Mandara Mountain,
Who is very close to the great Goddess Gauri,
Who has a red colour far intense than red lead,
And who is more resolute than the God of the ocean.

Appayya yajvendra geetham

Stotra raajam pate dyasthu bhakthyaa prayaane

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Tasyaartha siddhim vidhathey
Maarga madhye bhayam chaashu thoshi Mahesha:

This king of stotras written by,

Appayya who is the performer of sacrifices,
If read with devotion during journey,
Would ensure fulfillment of wishes,
Protection during journey,
And Lord Shiva would be easily pleased. 6

iti Appayya dheekshita pranitam shri maarga bandhu stotram sampoornam

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 BHAJA GOVINDAM

Bhaja Govindam is one of the minor compositions of the spiritual giant, Adi
Shankaracharya. It is classified as a prakaraNa grantha, a primer to the major works.
Though sung as a bhajan, it contains the essence of vedanta and implores the man to
think, Why am I here in this life ? Why am I amassing wealth, family, but have no peace?
What is the Truth ? What is the purpose of life ? The person thus awakened gets set on a
path to the inner road back to the God principle.
The background of Bhaja Govindam is worth examining. During his stay in Kashi, Adi
Shankara noticed a very old man studying the rules of sanskrit by Panini. Shankara was
touched with pity at seeing the plight of the old man spending his years at a mere
intellectual accomplishment while he would be better off praying and spending time to
control his mind. Shankara understood that the majority of the world was also engaged in
mere intellectual, sense pleasures and not in the divine contemplation. Seeing this, he
burst forth with the verses of Bhaja Govindam.
Adi Shankara explains our fallacies, our wrong outlook for life, and dispells our
ignorance and delusions. Thus Bhaja Govindam was originally known as moha
mudgaara, the remover of delusions.
Shankara chides us for spending our time in useless trivia like amassing wealth and
requests us to discriminate and cultivate the knowledge to learn the difference between
the real and the unreal. To emphasise that, he concludes that all knowledge other than the
Self-Knowledge is useless, Shankara makes the person realize how foolish he/she is in
the conduct and behavior by these verses, and shows the purpose of our worldly
existence, which is to seek Govinda and attain Him.
VERSE 1

bhajagovindam bhajagovindam
govindam bhaja muudhamate
sampraapte sannihite kaale
nahi nahi rakshati dukrinkarane

Worship Govinda, Worship Govinda, Worship Govinda. Oh fool! Rules of Grammar will
not save you at the time of your death.

VERSE 2

mudha jahiihi dhanaagamatrishhnaam

kuru sadbuddhim manasi vitrishhnaam
yallabhase nijakarmopaatam
vittam tena vinodaya chittam

Oh fool! Give up your thirst to amass wealth, devote your mind to thoughts to the Real.

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VERSE 3

naariistanabhara naabhiidesham
drishhtvaa maagaamohaavesham
etanmaamsaavasaadi vikaaram
manasi vichintaya vaaram vaaram

Do not get drowned in delusion by going wild with passions. Do not fail to remember this
again and again in your mind.

VERSE 4

naliniidalagata jalamatitaralam
tadvajjiivitamatishayachapalam
viddhi vyaadhyabhimaanagrastam
lokam shokahatam cha samastam

Uncertain is the life of man as rain drops on a lotus leaf. Know that the whole world
remains a prey to disease, ego and grief.

VERSE 5

yaavadvittopaarjana saktah
staavannija parivaaro raktah
pashchaajjiivati jarjara dehe
vaartaam koapi na prichchhati gehe

So long as a man is fit and able to support his family, see the affection all those around
him show. But no one at home cares to even have a word with him when his body totters
due to old age.

VERSE 6

yaavatpavano nivasati dehe

taavatprichchhati kushalam gehe
gatavati vaayau dehaapaaye
bhaaryaa bibhyati tasminkaaye

When one is alive, his family members enquire kindly about his welfare. But when the
soul departs from the body, even his wife runs away in fear of the corpse.

VERSE 7

baalastaavatkriidaasaktah

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tarunastaavattaruniisaktah
vriddhastaavachchintaasaktah
pare brahmani koapi na saktah

Childhood is lost in play. Youth is lost by attachment to woman. Old age passes away by
thinking over many past things. Alas! hardly is there anyone who yearns to be lost in
Parabrahman.

VERSE 8

kaate kaantaa kaste putrah

samsaaro.ayamatiiva vichitrah
kasya tvam kah kuta aayaatah
tattvam chintaya tadiha bhraatah

Who is your wife? Who is your son? Strange is this samsara. Of whom are you? Where
have you come from? Brother, ponder over these truths.

VERSE 9

satsangatve nissangatvam
nissangatve nirmohatvam
nirmohatve nishchalatattvam
nishcalatattve jiivanmuktih

From Satsanga comes non-attachment, from non-attachment comes freedom from

delusion, which leads to self-settledness. From self-settledness comes Jivan Mukti.

VERSE 10

vayasigate kah kaamavikaarah

shushhke niire kah kaasaarah
kshiinevitte kah parivaarah
gyaate tattve kah samsaarah

What good is being enchanted by beauty when youth has fled? What use is a lake which
has no water? Where are the relatives when wealth is gone? Where is samsara when the
Truth is known?

VERSE 11

maa kuru dhana jana yauvana garvam

harati nimeshhaatkaalah sarvam
maayaamayamidamakhilaM hitvaa
brahmapadaM tvaM pravisha viditvaa

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Do not boast of wealth, friends, and youth. Each one of these are destroyed within a
minute. Free yourself from the illusion of the world of Maya and attain the timeless
Truth.

VERSE 12

dinayaaminyau saayam praatah

shishiravasantau punaraayaatah
kaalah kriidati gachchhatyaayuh
tadapi na mujncatyaashaavaayuh

Daylight and darkness, dusk and dawn, winter and springtime come and go. Time plays
and life ebbs away. But the storm of desire never leaves.

VERSE 13

dvaadashamajnjarikaabhirasheshhah
kathito vaiyaakaranasyaishhah
upadesho bhuudvidyaanipunaih
shriimachchhankarabhagavachchharanarih

This bouquet of twelve verses was imparted to a grammarian by the all-knowing

Shankara, adored as the bhagavadpada.

VERSE 14

kaate kaantaa dhana gatachintaa

vaatula kim tava naasti niyantaa
trijagati sajjanasam gatiraikaa
bhavati bhavaarnavatarane naukaa

Oh mad man! Why this engrossment in thoughts of wealth? Is there no one to guide you?
There is only one thing in three worlds that can save you from the ocean from samsara.
Get into that boat of satsangha quickly.

VERSE 15

jatilo mundii lujnchhitakeshah

kaashhaayaambarabahukritaveshhah
pashyannapi cana pashyati muudhah
udaranimittam bahukritaveshhah

There are many who go with matted locks, many who have clean shaven heads, many
whose hairs have been plucked out; some are clothed in saffron, yet others in various
colors --- all just for a livelihood. Seeing truth revealed before them, still the foolish ones
see it not.

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VERSE 16

angam galitam palitam mundam

dashanavihiinam jatam tundam
vriddho yaati grihiitvaa dandam
tadapi na mujncatyaashaapindam

Strength has left the old man's body; his head has become bald, his gums toothless and
leaning on crutches. Even then the attachment is strong and he clings firmly to fruitless
hope.

VERSE 17

agre vahnih prishhthebhaanuh

raatrau chubukasamarpitajaanuh
karatalabhikshastarutalavaasah
tadapi na mujncatyaashaapaashah

Behold there lies the man who sits warming up his body with the fire in front and the sun
at the back; at night he curls up the body to keep out of the cold; he eats his beggar's food
from the bowl of his hand and sleeps beneath the tree. Still in his heart, he is a wretched
puppet at the hands of passions.

VERSE 18

kurute gangaasaagaragamanam
vrataparipaalanamathavaa daanam
gyaanavihinah sarvamatena
muktim na bhajati janmashatena

One may go to the Ganga, observe fasts, and give away riches in charity! Yet, devoid of
jnana, nothing can give mukthi even at the end of a hundred births.

VERSE 19

sura mandira taru muula nivaasah

shayyaa bhuutalamajinam vaasah
sarva parigraha bhoga tyaagah
kasya sukham na karoti viraagah

Take your residence in a temple or below a tree, wear the deerskin for the dress, and
sleep with mother earth as your bed. Give up all attachments and renounce all comforts.
Blessed with such vairagya, could any fail to be content?

VERSE 20

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yogarato vaabhogaratovaa
sangarato vaa sangaviihinah
yasya brahmani ramate chittam
nandati nandati nandatyeva

One may take delight in yoga or bhoga, may have attachment or detachment. But only he
whose mind steadily delights in Brahman enjoys bliss, no one else.

VERSE 21

bhagavad giitaa kinchidadhiitaa

gangaa jalalava kanikaapiitaa
sakridapi yena muraari samarchaa
kriyate tasya yamena na charchaa

Let a man read but a little from the Gita, drink just a drop of water from the Ganga,
worship Murari just once. He then will have no altercation with Yama.

VERSE 22

punarapi jananam punarapi maranam

punarapi jananii jathare shayanam
iha samsaare bahudustaare
kripayaa apaare paahi muraare

Born again, death again, birth again to stay in the mother's womb ! It is indeed hard to
cross this boundless ocean of samsara. Oh Murari ! Redeem me through Thy mercy.

VERSE 23

rathyaa charpata virachita kanthah

punyaapunya vivarjita panthah
yogii yoganiyojita chitto
ramate baalonmattavadeva

There is no shortage of clothing for a monk so long as there are rags cast off the road.
Freed from vice and virtue, onward he wanders. One who lives in communion with God
enjoys bliss, pure and uncontaminated, like a child and as someone intoxicated.

VERSE 24

kastvam ko.aham kuta aayaatah

kaa me jananii ko me taatah
iti paribhaavaya sarvamasaaram
vishvam tyaktvaa svapna vichaaram

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Who are you? Who am I? From where do I come? Who is my mother, who is my father?
Ponder thus, look at everything as essenceless and give up the world as an idle dream.

VERSE 25

tvayi mayi chaanyatraiko vishhnuh

vyartham kupyasi mayyasahishhnuh
bhava samachittah sarvatra tvam
vaajnchhasyachiraadyadi vishhnutvam

In me, in you and in everything, none but the same Vishnu dwells. Your anger and
impatience is meaningless. If you wish to attain the quality of Vishnu soon, have Sama
Bhaava always.

VERSE 26

shatrau mitre putre bandhau

maa kuru yatnam vigrahasandhau
sarvasminnapi pashyaatmaanam
sarvatrotsrija bhedaagyaanam

Do not waste your efforts to win the love of or to fight against friend and foe, children
and relatives. See yourself in everyone and give up all feelings of duality completely.

VERSE 27

kaamam krodham lobham moham

tyaktvaa atmaanam bhaavaya ko aham
aatmagyaana vihiinaa muudhaah
te pachyante narakaniguudhaah

Give up anger, infatuation, and greed. Ponder over your real nature. Fools are they who
are blind to the Self. Cast into hell they suffer there endlessly.

VERSE 28

geyam giitaa naama sahasram

dhyeyam shriipati ruupamajasram
neyam sajjana sange chittam
deyam diinajanaaya cha vittam

Regularly recite from the Gita, meditate on Vishnu in your heart, and chant His thousand
glories. Take delight to be with the noble and the holy. Distribute your wealth in charity
to the poor and the needy.

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VERSE 29

sukhatah kriyate raamaabhogah

pashchaaddhanta shariire rogah
yadyapi loke maranam sharanam
tadapi na mujnchati paapaacharanam

He who yields to pleasure leaves his body a prey to disease. Though death brings an end
to everything, man does not gives up the sinful path.

VERSE 30

arthamanartham bhaavaya nityam

naastitatah sukhaleshah satyam
putraadapi dhana bhaajaam bhiitih
sarvatraishhaa vihiaa riitih

Wealth is not welfare, truly there is no joy in it. Reflect thus at all times. A rich man fears
even his own son. This is the way of wealth everywhere.

VERSE 31

praanaayaamam pratyaahaaram
nityaanitya vivekavichaaram
jaapyasameta samaadhividhaanam
kurvavadhaanam mahadavadhaanam

Regulate the pranas, remain unaffected by external influences and discriminate between
the real and the fleeting. Chant the holy name of God and silence the turbulent mind.
Perform these with care, with extreme care.

VERSE 32

gurucharanaambuja nirbhara bhakatah

samsaaraadachiraadbhava muktah
sendriyamaanasa niyamaadevam
drakshyasi nija hridayastham devam

Oh devotee of the lotus feet of the Guru! May thou be soon free from Samsara. Through
disciplined senses and controlled mind, thou shalt come to experience the indwelling
Lord of your heart!

VERSE 33

muudhah kashchana vaiyaakarano

dukrijnkaranaadhyayana dhurinah

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shriimachchhamkara bhagavachchhishhyai
bodhita aasichchhodhitakaranah

Thus was a silly grammarian lost in rules cleansed of his narrow vision and shown the
Light by Shankara's apostles.

VERSE 34

bhajagovindam bhajagovindam
govindam bhajamuudhamate
naamasmaranaadanyamupaayam
nahi pashyaamo bhavatarane

Worship Govinda, worship Govinda, worship Govinda, Oh fool! Other than chanting the
Lord's names, there is no other way to cross the life's ocean.

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 SRI SUKTAM

hiraṇyavarṇāṁ hariṇīṁ suvarṇarajatasrajām,

candrāṁ hiraṇmayīṁ lakṣmīṁ jātavedo ma āvaha.
tāṁ ma āvaha jātavedo lakṣmīmanapagāminīm,
yasyāṁ hiraṇyaṁ vindeyaṁ gāmaśvaṁ puruṣānaham.

Invoke for me, O Agni, the Goddess Lakshmi, who shines like gold, yellow in hue, wearing gold
and silver garlands, blooming like the moon, the embodiment of wealth. O Agni! Invoke for me
that unfailing Lakshmi, being blessed by whom I shall win wealth, cattle, horses and men.

aśvapūrvāṁ rathamadhyāṁ hastinādaprabodinīm,

śriyaṁ devīmupahvaye śrīrmā devīrjuṣatām,
kāṁ sosmitāṁ hiraṇyaprākārāmārdrāṁ jvalantīṁ tṛaptāṁ tarpayantīm,
padme sthitāṁ padmavarṇāṁ tāmihopahvaye śriyam,

I invoke Shri (Lakshmi), who has a line of horses in front of her, a series of chariots in the middle,
who is being awakened by the trumpeting of elephants, who is divinely resplendent. May that
divine Lakshmi grace me. I hereby invoke that Shri (Lakshmi) who is an embodiment of Absolute
Bliss; who is of pleasant smile on her face; whose lustre is like that of burnished gold; who is wet,
as it were, (just from the milky ocean), who is blazing with splendour, and is the embodiment of
the fulfilment of all wishes; who satisfies the desires of her votaries; who is seated on the lotus
and is beautiful like the lotus.

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candrāṁ prabhāsāṁ yaśasā jvalaṁtīṁ śriyaṁ loke devajuṣṭāmudārām,
tāṁ padminīmīṁ śaraṇamahaṁ prapadye alakṣmīrme naśyatāṁ tvāṁ vṛṇe.
ādityavarṇe tapaso'dhijāto vanaspatistava vṛkṣo'tha bilvaḥ,
tasya phalāni tapasā nudantu māyāntarāyāśca bāhyā alakṣmīḥ.

For shelter in this world, I resort to that Lakshmi who is beautiful like the moon, who shines
bright, who is blazing with renown, who is adored (even) by the gods, who is highly
magnanimous, and grand like the lotus. May my misfortunes perish. I surrender myself to Thee.
O Thou, resplendent like the Sun! By Thy power and glory have the plants, (like) the bael tree,
grown up. May the fruits thereof destroy through Thy Grace all inauspiciousness rising from the
inner organs and ignorance as well as from the outer senses.

upaitu māṁ devasakhaḥ kīrtiśca maṇinā saha

prādurbhūto'smi rāṣṭre'smin kīrtimṛddhiṁ dadātu me.
kṣutpipāsāmalāṁ jyeṣṭhāmalakṣmīṁ nāśayāmyaham,
abhūtimasamṛddhiṁ ca sarvāṁ nirṇuda me gṛahāt.

O Lakshmi! I am born in this country with the heritage of wealth. May the friend of the Lord Siva
(Kubera) and Kirti (fame) come to me. May these (having taken their abode with me) bestow on
me fame and prosperity. I shall destroy the elder sister of Lakshmi, the embodiment of
inauspiciousness and such evil as hunger, thirst, and the like. O Lakshmi! Drive out from my
abode all misfortune and poverty.

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gandhadvārāṁ durādharṣāṁ nityapuṣṭāṁ karīṣiṇīm,
īśvarīṁ sarvabhūtānāṁ tāmihopahvaye śriyam.
manasaḥ kāmamākūtiṁ vācaḥ satyamaśīmahi,
paśūnāṁ rūpamannasya mayi śrīḥ śrayatāṁ yaśaḥ.

I invoke hereby that Lakshmi (Shri), whose (main) avenue of perception is the odoriferous sense
(i.e., who abides mainly in cows); who is incapable of defeat or threat from anyone; who is ever
healthy (with such virtuous qualities as truth); whose grace is seen abundantly in the refuse of
cows (the cows being sacred); and who is supreme over all created beings. O Lakshmi! May we
obtain and enjoy the fulfilment of our desires and our volitions, the veracity of our speech, the
wealth of cattle, the abundance of varieties of food to eat! May prosperity and fame reside in me
(thy devotee)!

kardamena prajā bhūtā mayi sambhava kardama,

śriyaṁ vāsaya me kule mātaraṁ padmamālinīm.
āpaḥ sṛjantu snigdhāni ciklīta vasa me gṛhe,
nica devīṁ mātaragï śriyaṁ vāsaya me kule.

Lakshmi! You have progeny in Kardama. (Hence) O Kardama, may you reside in me. Make
Mother Shri with garlands of lotuses, to have Her abode in my (ancestral) line. May the (holy)
waters create friendship (they being of an adhesive nature). O Chiklita (Progeny of Shri), reside in
my home; and arrange to make Divine Mother Shri to stay in my lineage!

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ārdrāṁ puṣkariṇīṁ puṣṭiṁ suvarṇāṁ hemamālinīm,
sūryāṁ hiraṇmayīṁ lakṣmīṁ jātavedo ma āvaha.
ārdrāṁ yaḥ kariṇīṁ yaṣṭiṁ piṅgalāṁ padmamālinīm,
candrāṁ hiraṇmayīṁ lakṣmīṁ jātavedo ma āvaha.

Invoke for me, O Agni, Lakshmi who shines like gold, is brilliant like the sun, who is powerfully
fragrant, who wields the rod of suzerainty, who is of the form of supreme rulership, who is radiant
with ornaments and is the goddess of wealth. Invoke for me, O Agni, the Goddess Lakshmi who
shines like gold, blooms like the moon, who is fresh with anointment (of fragrant scent), who is
adorned with the lotuses (lifted up by celestial elephants in the act of worship), who is the
presiding deity of nourishment, who is yellow in colour, and who wears garlands of lotuses.

tāṁ ma āvaha jātavedo lakṣmīmanapagāminīm,

yasyāṁ hiraṇyaṁ prabhūtaṁ gāvo dāsyo'śvānvindeyaṁ puruṣānaham.

Invoke for me, O Agni, that Goddess Lakshmi who is ever unfailing, being blessed by whom I shall
win wealth in plenty, cattle, servants, horses, and men.

ōm mahādevyai ca vidmahe viṣṇupatnī ca dhīmahi,

tanno lakṣmīḥ pracodayāt.

We commune ourselves with the Great Goddess, and meditate on the Consort of Vishnu. May that
Lakshmi direct us (to the Great Goal).

ōṁ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ. Om. May there be Peace, Peace, Peace.

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 AARATI

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA HARE

SVAAMEE JAYA JAGADEESHA HARE!

BHAKTAJANON KE SANKATA

DAASAJANON KE SANKATA

KSHANA ME DOORA KARE

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA …

JO DHYAAVE PHALA PAAVE

DUKHA BINASE MANA KAA – SVAAMEE …

SUKHA SAMPATI GHARA AAVE (2)

KASHTA MITE TANA KAA.

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA …

MAATAPITAA TUMA MERE

SHARANA KAHOON KISAKEE – SWAAMEE …

TUMA BINA AURA NA DOOJAA

TUMA BINA AURA NA KOEE

AASHA KAROON JISAKEE.

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA …

TUMA POORANA PARAMAATMAA

TUMA ANTARYAAMEE – SVAAMEE …

PARA BRAHMA PARAMESHVARA (2)

TUMA SABA KE SVAAMEE

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA …

TUMA KARUNAA KE SAAGARA

TUMA PAALANAKARTAA – SWAAMEE …

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MAIN MOORAKHA KHALA KAAMEE

MAIN SEVAKA TUMA SVAAMEE

KRIPAA KARO BHARATAA

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA …

TUMA HO EKA AGOCHARA

SABA KE PRAANAPATEE – SVAAMEE …

KISA VIDHA MILOON DAYAAMAYA

KISA VIDHA MILOON KRIPAAMAYA

TUMAKO MAIN KUMATEE

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA …

DEENABANDHU DUKHA HARATAA

TUMA RAKSHAKA MERE – SVAAMEE …

APANE HAATH UTHAAO

APANE CHARANA BADHAAO

DVAARA PADAA TERE

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA …

VISHAYA VIKAARA MITAAO

PAAPA HARO DEVAA – SVAAMEE …

SHRADDHAA BHAKTI BADHAAO

SHRADDHAA PREMA BADHAAO

SANTANA KEE SEVAA

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA …

TANA MANA DHANA SABA TERAA

SABA KUCHHA HAI TERAA –SVAAMEE …

TERAA TERE ARPANA (2)

KYAA LAAGE MERAA

OM JAYA JAGADEESHA …

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