Wednesday, 22 June 2016

Sapthamatha Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||






I shall meditate upon Goddess Gayathri who have five faces which has the luster of pearl, coral, precious yellow metal, blue and white respectively, she has three eyes, she is decked in magnificent crown decorated in crescent moon, she is the essence of terminology, she carries Angusham, Shubhram, Kapalam, Shankham, Chakram, lotus flowers,  and two hands in Abhaya and Varadha hastha posture.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Ambika who has crimson colored complexion, she has three eyes, she is decked in magnificent crown decorated with various gem and crescent moon, she has beautiful smile on her face, she has high raised large bosom adorned in various precious gems, she carries lotus flowers in each hands, she is pleasant natured, her left leg placed on the gem studded vessel.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Parvathi who has assumed the form of Shabari/hunter woman, her beautiful plait of her is decorated in feathers of peacock,  she is decked in various pearl garlands, she has dark complexion, she is decorated in bangles made of feathers of peacock, she is adorned in flower garlands from woods and snakes as ear rings, she is decorated with armlets and waist belt, she is attired in tender leaves as garments, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Parvathi to protect us.    I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who has the luster of molten yellow metal, she is decked in crescent moon on her plait of hair, she is decorated in various precious ornaments all over her body, she is attired in majestic silk garments, she has three eyes, she is closely associated with Bhoodevi and Lakshmidevi, she carries golden vessel and Dharvi/spatula in her hands, she has high raised large bosom, she takes immense pleasure in the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva.    I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Parvathi/Haravadhu,/ consort of Lord Shiva who has blue complexion, she is decked in crescent moon on beautiful plait of hair, she carries lotus flower, gem studded vessel, both the hands are in Abhaya and Varadha Hastha posture,  she is decked in various pearl decorated ornaments on her chest, she has lustrous three eyes, she is worshiped by deities,  she is seated on the red lotus flower.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Bhuvaneshwari, who carries Pasam and Angusham, both the hands are in Abhaya and Varadha hastha posture, she has the brilliance of billions of Lord Adithya in the early hours of morning, she has three eyes, she has fair complexion, she is seated on the lotus flower.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Parvathi who has the brilliance of billions of Adithyas in the early hours of morning, she carries fresh alluring flower garland that attracts pack of honey bees, she has attractive limbs, she has beautiful smile on her lips, she is timidly walking towards Lord Parmeshwara to wed him, she is Vishwamohini, her lotus feet is worshiped by deities and Rishis and Sages, she fulfils the desires of her passionate devotees.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Parvathi, who carries fresh alluring flower garland, she is decorated in various precious ornaments all over her body, her mesmerizing beauty attracts the eyes and minds of the people, she lures the hearts of women as well as men, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Parvathi to provide us Ashtasiddhis.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Parvathi who takes immense pleasure in witnessing the cosmic dance of Lord Shiva, she is the symbol of auspiciousness, her face and eyes are resembles to lotus flower,  she is fond of feeding people, she is attired in marvelous garments,  she is the mother of Universe.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Parvathi who is decked in crescent moon on plait of her hair, she carries Pasam and Angusham on her hands, she has crimson color complexion, she is eulogized by the deities, she has three eyes, she is decorated in vermilion, musk and flowers,  I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Parvathi to provide us abundance of wealth.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Karthyayani who carries Shankham, Chakram and trident, she is decked in magnificent crown, she is the destroyer of demons, she has three eyes, she has supreme brilliance of Adithya and the luster of her body resembles to Agni,  I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Karthyayani to protect us.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Ambika who has the luster of Lord Adithya in the early morning hours, she has red complexion resembles to Hibiscus flower, she is decked in magnificent crown decorated with crescent moon, she has three eyes, she is decked in gem studded ear rings and gem studded precious garlands, bangles, waist belt etc… she is attired in marvelous silk garments, she carries Pasham, Angusham, lotus flower and both the hands are in Abhya and Varadha hastha posture respectively.  She dwells in the lotus flower and she is the mother of the Universe.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Parashakthi, who has the luster of Lord Adithya in the early morning hours, she has three eyes, she has large raised bosom, she carries Pasham, scriptures, Angusham, and prayer beads, she is attired in crimson colored garments, she is decked in various precious ornaments and crescent moon on the plait of hair, she is Kamadhenu who fulfils the desires of her passionate devotees.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Kali who carries trident, Kapalam/skull, bow and arrow, sword, Gedam, Kadaram/dagger, shankham etc… she is decked in magnificent crown and various precious ornaments, she has three eyes, she is decked in serpents, she has complexion of dark clouds, her lotus feet is venerated by deities.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Bhadrakali who has crimson color complexion, she is attired in crimson colored clothes, she is decked in big ear rings, she has fierce teeth, she is decked in garland made of skull, she is surrounded by evil spirits, she has vicious form and produces boisterous voice, she carries skull and sword on each hands, she has dreadful look and she has three eyes, she is decked in crescent moon on head, she is the destroyer of enemies.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Kali who has the complexion of dark clouds, she has three eyes, and she carries Gedam, skull, sword, Dharukashirass.  She is surrounded by Bhoothaganas, evil spirits and Mathas/Shakthis.  She is decked in garland made of skull; she destroys all kinds of chronic illnesses.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Chamundi along with Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha and Sapthamathas, I shall meditate upon Goddess Bhramani who has serene looks resembles to lotus flower and full moon, I shall meditate upon Goddess Maheshwari who is the personification of various Leela,  I shall meditate upon Goddess Kaumari who crushes the pride of enemies,  I shall meditate upon Goddess Vaishnavi who carries Chakra in her hand, I shall meditate upon Goddess Varahi who has fierce face and has the complexion of dark clouds, I shall meditate upon Goddess Indrani who has fierce teeth and carries Vajrayudha, I shall earnestly pray to Sapthamathas to protect us.



Muktha Vidhruma Hema Neela Dhavala Cchayair Mukhair Srikshanair |
Yuktha Mindhu Nibadhdha Rathnamakudam Bahvartha Varnnathmikam |
Gayathrim Varadhabhayakushakasham Shubhram Kapalam Gunam |
Chakram Shakhamadharavindha Yugalam Hasthair Vahanthim Bhaje ||

Sindooraruna Vigraham Thrinayanam Manikya Maulispura |
Thara Nayaka Shekharam Smitha Mukhim Apeena Vakshoruham |
Panibhyam Manipoorna Rathna Chashakam Rakthothpalam Bhibhrathim |
Soumyam Rathna Ghastha Savya Charanam Dhyayeth Param Ambikam ||

Mayoorikritha Shekhara Pravilasath Gujja Gunalankritham |
Susnidhdha Shikhi Picchanalavalaya Vanya Prasoonojjvala |
Nagendhra Hitha Kundalangadha Lasath Kanchi Spuran Noopura |
Payadhvasthvaritha Griheetha Shabhari  Vesha Pravadhamshuka ||

Thaptha Swarnna Nibha Shashanga Makuda Rathna Prabha Bhasura |
Nana Vasthra Virajitha Thrinayana Bhoomeeramabhyam Yutha |
Dharvim Hadaka Bhajanam Cha Dhadhathi Ramyoccha Peenasthani |
Nruthyantham Shivamakalayya Mudhitha Dhyeyannapoorneshwari ||

Shyamangi Shashi Shekharam Nijakarairdhanam Cha Rakthothpalam |
Rathnadyam Chashakam Param Bhayaharam Sambibhrathim Shashwathim |
Mukthahara Lasath Payodharanatham Nethra Thrayothbhasineem |
Vandheham Surapoojitham Haravadhoom Raktharavindhasthitham ||

Varangushau Pashamabheethi Mudhram | Karair Vahanthim Kamalasanasthitham |
Balarkka Kodi Prathimam Thrinethram | Bhajeham Amba Bhuvaneshwarim Tham ||

Balarkayutha Sathprabham Karathale Lolamba Malakulam |
Malam Sandhadhathim Manoharathanum Mandhasimthodhyanmukhim |
Mandham Mandha Mupeyushim Varayithum Shambhum Jagathmohineem |
Vandhe Deva Muneedhra Vandhitha Padhamishtarthadham Parvathim ||

Karadhrutha Vanamalya Raktha Sarvangabhoosha | Nikhila Nayana Chethohara Roopagrya Vesha |
Bhavathu Bhavadh Abheeshta Praptheya Shailakanya | Purusha Yuvathi Vashyakrishti Nithya Pragathbha ||

Rudra Thandava Vilokana Lolam | Bhadhra Vakthranayanam Bhavakantham |
Annadhana Niratham Jananeem Tham | Chinthayan Japathu Chithradhukoolam ||

Asakala Shashi Rajamoulirabadhdha Pashangusha | Ruchikarabja Bandhu Jeevarunangi |
Amara Nikara Vandhya  Threekshna Shonalepamshuka | Kusumayutha Syath Sambathe Parvathi Va: ||

Kara Makala Viraja chakra Shankhari Shoola | Parilasitha Kireeda Papithaneka Dhaithya |
Thrinayana Lasithangi Thigma Rashmi Prakasha | Pavana Sakhini Bhangi Pathu Karthyayani Va: ||

Udhyathbhasvath Samabham Vijitha Navajapa Mindhu Ganda Vanadhdha |
Dhyothan Moulim Thrinethra Vividha Manilasath Kundalam Padmagam Cha |
Hara Graiveya Kanchi Gunamani Valayadhyair Vichithrambaradya |
Mambam Pasha Kusheshashta Abhayakara Kamalam Ambikam Tham Namami ||

Udhyath Bhaskara Suprabham Thrinayanam Apeena Thungasthanim |
Pasham Pusthakam Angusham Japapadim Chabhibhrathim Bhahubhi: |
Raktha Kalpadhukoola Malya Lasitham Balendhu Choodamanim |
Bhaktha Bheepsitha Kamadhenu Anisham Vandhe Param Devatham ||

Kalim Kalaghanaprabham Karathale Shoolam Kapalam Sharam |
Chapam Gadgalatham Cha Ghedakamadho Dhorbhi: Kudaram Dharm |
Bhooshabhir Makudadhibhi Sthrinayanam Bhogeendhra Bhooshojwalam |
Vandhe Vandhitha Deva Vrundha Vilasath Padharavindha Dhvayam ||

Rakthangi Raktha Vasthram Karivara Vilasath Kundalam Chanda Dhamshtram |
Kandodhyan Mundamalam Parisara Vilasath Bhootha Paischacha Vrundham |
Ghoram Ghora Attahasam Kara Kalitha Kapalasi Raoudhram Thrinethram |
Shathroonam Pranahanthrim Shishu Shashi Makudam Bhavayeth Bhadhrakalim ||

Kalim Megha Samaprabham Thrinayanam Vethala Kanda Sthitham |
Gadgam Gheda Kapala Dharukashira: Krithva Karagreshu Cha |
Bhootha Pretha Pishacha Mathru Sahitham Mundasra Jalamkritham |
Vandhe Dhushta Masoorikadhi Vipadham Samharineem Eshwarim ||

Bhramani Kamalendhu Saumya Vadhana Maheshwari Leelaya |
Kaumari Ripu Dharppa Nashanakari Chakrayudha Vaishnavi |
Varahi Ghana Ghora Gharghara Mukhi Dhamshtri Cha Vajrayudha |

Chamunda Gananatha Rudhra Sahitha Rakshanthu Mam Mathara: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||