Friday, 21 October 2016

Sri Kamakshi Sthothra Prarambha: – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Kamakshi who is the presiding deity in the sacred land of Kanchi, she has the loveliness resembles to the creeper of Kalpavalli, she is decked in various precious ornaments, anklets, Keyooram, Angadham, Haram, etc…she is smeared in highly fragrant vermilion, she has crimson colored luster, her face has the radiance of Kalhara flower, she is too compassionate. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Kamakshi who is the presiding deity in the sacred land of Kanchi, she has the loveliness resembles to the creeper of Kalpavalli, she is the darling of Lord Shiva who won over Lord Manmatha, she is worshiped by Goddess Rama and Kamala, she has the loveliness superior to Lord Manmatha, she takes immense pleasure in the melodious voice of parrot, she is Goddess Bhagavathi who fulfils all the desires of her ardent devotees.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Kamakshi who is the presiding deity in the sacred land of Kanchi, she has the loveliness resembles to the creeper of Kalpavalli, she takes immense joy in exploring through the woods of Kadamba, she has auspicious and melodious voice, her lotus feet provides abundance of auspiciousness to her worshiper, she is most desirable to Lord Shiva, she is decked in fresh alluring flower garlands of Kadamba. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Kamakshi who is the presiding deity in the sacred land of Kanchi, she has the loveliness resembles to the creeper of Kalpavalli, and she is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, Lord Indhra and deities, she is seated on a majestic throne that spreads intense luster, her lotus feet is decorated with Laksharasa, her face has the luster of moon, she is the essence of Veda and Vedantha, she is surrounded by intellectuals who has profound knowledge in scriptures. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Kamakshi who is the presiding deity in the sacred land of Kanchi, she has the loveliness resembles to the creeper of Kalpavalli, she is seated on a marvelous throne decorated with precious stones of rubies which is positioned below the mango tree, she is attired in magnificent garment made of precious yellow metal that spreads intense luster, she is unblemished and auspicious, she is pleasant and enthusiastic. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Kamakshi who is the presiding deity in the sacred land of Kanchi, she has the loveliness resembles to the creeper of Kalpavalli, she is surrounded by the prominent Yogis who eulogize her glories, she is primordial, and she is the cause for the functions of the Universe.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Kamakshi who is the presiding deity in the sacred land of Kanchi, she has the loveliness resembles to the creeper of Kalpavalli, she is the essence of Beejakshara ‘ Hreem’, she symbolizes  Pranavamanthra ‘Om’ and Srividhya, she is worshiped by the deities, she is worshiped with numerous Beejaksharas/sacred hymns like ‘ Aim, Kleem, Sou’, she is the provider of eternal bliss, she is personified as Bhrami. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Kamakshi who is the presiding deity in the sacred land of Kanchi, she has the loveliness resembles to the creeper of Kalpavalli, she is Mahayogi who provides supreme ecstasy to Siddhas and virtuous people, she is a great illusionist who lures the heart of all the living beings in the Universe, she is supreme ascetic, she is the mother of the Universe and Bhramini as well, her lotus feet is always worshiped by Kinnaras and Yogis.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Kamakshi who is the darling of Lord Kamari/Lord Shiva who is the enemy of Lord Manmatha, she is seated on the lotus flower, she fulfils the desires of her devotees and provides abundance of boons to them, her attractive hands are decked in marvelous bangles, she dwells in the sacred land of Kanchi, she has intense luster of precious yellow metal, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Kamakshi to reside permanently in our thoughts and intellect.



Kanchinoopura Rathna Kangana Lasath Keyoora Harojjvalam | Kashmeeraruna Kanchu Kanchithakusham Kasthurika Charchitha | Kalharanjitha Hastha Yugma Lasitham Karunya Kallolineem | Kamaksheem Kalayami Kalpalathikam Kanchipuri Devatham ||

Kamarathi Mana: Priyam Kamala Bhoosevyam Ramaradhitham | Kandharppadikandharppa Dhana Vilasath Saoundharya Deepanguram | Keeralapa Vinodhineem Bhagavatheem Kamya Pradhana Vratham | Kamaksheem Kalayami Kalpalathikam Kanchipuri Devatham ||

Kadamba Pramadham vilasa Gamanam Kalyana Kancheeravam | Kalayanachala Padha Peedalasitham Kanthyaspurantheem Shubham | Kalyanachala Karmuka Priyathamam Kadambamalashrayam | Kamaksheem Kalayami Kalpalathikam Kanchipuri Devatham ||

Gandharvamara Siddha Charana Vadhoodhyana Padhananjitham | Gaurim Kumkuma Panga Pangitha Kucha Dhvandhabiramam Shubham | Gambeera Smitha Vibhramanjitha Mukheem Gangadharalingitham | Kamaksheem Kalayami Kalpalathikam Kanchipuri Devatham ||
Vishnu Bhrama Mukhamarendhra Parishath Kodeera Peedasthalam | Laksharanjitha Padha Padma Yugalam Rakendhu Bimbananam | Vendanthagama Veda Vedya Charitham Vidhvajjanairavritham | Kamaksheem Kalayami Kalpalathikam Kanchipuri Devatham ||

Makandhadhruma Mooladhesha Mahithe Manikya Simhasane | Dhivyam Deepitha Hemakanthi Vilasath Vasthravritham Tham Shubham | Dhivya Kalpitha Dhivya Dheha Bharitham Dhrishi Pramodhanvitham | Kamaksheem Kalayami Kalpalathikam Kanchipuri Devatham ||

Adharadhi Samastha Chakranilaya Adhyantha Shoonyam Umam | Akashadhi Samastha Bhootha Nivahakaram Asheshashathmikam | Yogeendhrairapi Yoginee Shathaganair Aradhitham Ambikam | Kamaksheem Kalayami Kalpalathikam Kanchipuri Devatham ||

Hreemkara Pranavathmikam Pranamatham Sridhana Vidhyamayeem | Aim Klim Saum Ruchi Manthramoorthi Nivahakaramasheshathmikam | Bhramanandha Rasanubhoothi Mahitham Bhrama Priyam Vadhineem | Kamaksheem Kalayami Kalpalathikam Kanchipuri Devatham ||


Siddhananadha Janasya Chinmaya Sugakaram Mahayogineem | Mayam Vishvimohineem Madhumathi Dhyeyam Shubham Bhramaneem | Dheyam Kinnara Siddha Charana Vadhoo Dhyeyam Sadha Yogibhi: | Kamaksheem Kalayami Kalpalathikam Kanchipuri Devatham ||


Kamarikamam Kamalasanastham | Kamyapradham Kankana Bhoosha Hastham |

Kanchinivasam Kanaka Prabhasam | Kamakshi Devim Kalayami Chiththe ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||