Thursday 23 June 2016

Sri Thripurasundari Sthothram by Sri Adishankaracharya – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall surrender to the lotus feet of Goddess Sri Thripurasundari who explores through the woods of Kadamba, she protects the Rishis and sages who have taken the form of Kadamba trees in the woods as  garlands of dark clouds, she has high raised large bosom resembles to mountain peak, she is venerated by the deities and celestials, her eyes has the resemblance to fresh alluring lotus flower petals, she has the complexion of dark clouds, she is Thrilochanakudumbini/consort of Lord Shiva and mother of Guha and Ganesha.    I shall surrender to the lotus feet of Goddess Sri Thripurasundari who dwells in the woods of Kadamba, she carries divine musical instrument of precious yellow metal, she is decked in various precious ornaments all over her body, she is soaked in elixir of nectar, she is the provider of mercy and wealth to her devotees, she is inseparable consort of Lord Shiva and she is Thrilochanakudumbini/ consort of Lord Shiva and mother of Guha and Ganesha.  We are well protected by Goddess Sri Thripurasundari who dwells in the woods of Kadamba, she has high raised bosom and she is decked in various precious ornaments, she is the essence of compassion, she has red cheeks soaked in the elixir of nectar, she sings melodiously, she has the complexion of dark clouds.    I shall surrender to the lotus feet of Goddess Sri Thripurasundari, who dwells in the woods of Kadamba, she resides in the dais made of precious yellow metal, she dwells in the divine Sri Chakra, she constantly provides enlightenment to the Siddhas, she has the luster of diamond, she is decked in crescent moon on the plait of hair, she is Thrilochanakudumbini/ consort of Lord Shiva and mother of Guha and Ganesha.  I shall surrender to the lotus feet of Goddess Sri Thripurasundari who is the daughter of Sage Mathanga, she has sweet voice, she carries divine musical instrument Veena close to her chest, she has long and beautiful curly hair, she dwells in the lotus flower, she destroys the wicked people, her eyes are red due to the elixir of nectar, she lures the heart of Kamavairi/Lord Shiva who is true ascetic.    I shall surrender to the lotus feet of Goddess Sri Thripurasundari who initiated Prathamapushpini/Rithudharma, she has crimson color complexion, she carries the golden vessel of nectar, she is soaked in the elixir of nectar, she has high raised large bosom, her beautiful long curly hair is loosened, she is Shyamala and Thrilochanakudumbini as well/ consort of Lord Shiva and mother of Guha and Ganesha.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Ambika, who is smeared in highly fragrant musk all over her body, her forehead is decorated in vermilion, she has beautiful smile on her lips, she carries bow, arrow, spear, Angusham and Pasham, she captivates the whole people with her loveliness, she is attired in red colored garments and she is decked in various precious ornaments all over her body, she has the luster of Japakusumam.    I shall meditate upon Goddess Bhuvanambika/Goddess of the Universe, who is served by the wives of Lord Indhra, Goddess Saraswathi and Goddess Mahalakshmi respectively, wives of Lord Indhra performs her hair do, Goddess Saraswathi smear her body with highly fragrant sandal paste, Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi decorates her with various precious ornaments all over her body and she is surrounded by the celestials.



Kadambavana Charineem Muni Kadamba Kadhambinim |Nithambajitha Bhoodharam Sura Nithambinee Sevitham |Navamburuha Lochanam Abinavambudha Shyamalam |
Thrilochana Kudumbineem Thripurasundareem Ashraye ||


Kadambavanavasineem Kanaka Vallaki Dharineem |Maharha Mani Harineem Mukha Samulla Sadhvarineem |Dhaya Vibhava Karineem Dhayitha Parshva Sancharineem |
Thrilochana Kudumbineem Thripurasundarim Ashraye ||


Kadambavana Shalaya Kuchabarollasanmalaya |Kuchopamitha Shailaya Guru Kripalasadhvelaya |Madharuna Kapolaya Madhura Geetha Vachalaya |
Kayapi Ghana Neelaya Kavachitham Vayam Leelaya ||


Kadambavana Madhyagam Kanaka Mandalopasthitham |Shadamburha Vasineem Sathatha Siddha Soudhamineem |Vidambitha Japaruchim Vikacha Chandhra Choodamanim |
Thrilochana Kudumbineem Thripurasundari Ashraye ||


Kuchanchitha Vipanchikam Kudila Kunthala Alankritham |Kusheshaya Nivasineem Kudila Chiththa Vidhveshineem |Madharuna Vilochanam Mansijari Sammohaneem |
Mathanga Muni Kanyakam Madhura Bhoshinim Ashraye ||


Smareth Pramadha Pushpineem Rudhira Bindhu Neelambaram |Griheetha Madhu Pathrikam Madhu Vighoornna Nethranchalam |Ghana Sthana Bharonnatham Galitha Choolikam Shyamalam |Thrilochana Kudumbineem Thripurasundarim Ashraye ||


Sa Kumkuma Vilepanam Alika Chumbikasthurikam |Samandha Hasithekshanam Sashara Chapa Pashanmkusham |Ashesha Jana Mohineem Aruna Malya Bhooshambaram |
Japakusuma Bhasuram Japavidhou Smaram Ambikam ||


Purandhara Purandhrika Chikura Bandha Sairandhrikam |Pithamaha Pathivratha Padu Padeera Charcharatham |Mukundhara Manee Maneelasadhalankriya Karineem |
Bhajami Bhuvanambikam Sura Vadhoodika Chedikam ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||