Saturday, 4 February 2017

Sri Shanaishchara Sthothram by Emperor Dhasharatha/Padma Puranam – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Goddess Saraswathi and Lord Vinayaka who is the Lord Ganas, I shall memorize the sacred hymn of Shauri composed by Raja Dhasharatha, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has the luster of blue and the appearance of blue lotus flower, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has emaciated body  which  is impossible to visualize and he has long matted hair locks and mustache,  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has wide eyes, shrunken stomach and dreadful appearance.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has rough and unique stature and massive hairs.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who is afflicted by extreme hunger and distress,  I shall prostrated before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has the appearance of Kalagni/colossal fire at the end of Yuga, and put an end to  slaughtering,  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has large and round eyes, he has unkind look,  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has  dreadful, impetuous, fierce and frightening appearance, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has no restrictions about meals, he has wrinkled face.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who is the son of Lord Surya, afflicts with fear in the wicked people.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has downward gaze, he has dazzling appearance too.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara who has slow gait, he carries sword, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanaishchara whose body is severely burnt by ascetic practices, he is immersed in strict Yogic practices, his eyes symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, he is the son of Kashyapathmaja/son of Rishi Kashyapa, if he is pleased will bestow kingdom to worshiper, if he is angry he would impose severe punishments as well, he will not spare  Deva, Asura, Manushya, Pashu or Pakshi, Oh! Shaure, your depressed glance falls on Lord Bhrama, Shakra/Lord Vishnu, Yama, Rishis, and Saptha Tharakas, while moving in the constellation, your glance causes obliteration from  kingdom, countries, cities, villages, and islands, your fierce glances would cause immediate destruction, therefore  Oh! Shaure, I shall surrender to your lotus feet, kindly blesses with various boons, Oh! Shaure, Kindly forgive all our mistakes and shower blessings on us.



Dhyathva  Saraswathim Devim Gananatham  Vinayakam | Raja Dhasharatha: Sthothram  Shaurer Idhamaya Karoth ||

Namo Neela Mayookhaya  Neelothpala Nibhaya Cha | Namo Nirmamsadhehaya  Dheergashamshru Jadaya Cha ||

Namo Vishalanethraya  Shukodhara Bhayanaka | Nama: Purusha Gathraya  Sthoola Romaya  Vai Nama: ||

Namo Nithyam Kshuddharthaya Nithyathapthaya Vai Nama: | Nama: Kalagniroopaya   Krithanthaka Namosthuthe ||

Namasthe Koda Rakshaya  Dhurnireekshyaya Vai Nama: | Namo Ghoraya Raudraya  Bheeshanaya Karaline ||

Namasthe  Sarvabhakshaya Valimukha Namosthuthe | Sooryaputhra  Namosthu Bhaskare Bhayadhayaka ||

Adhodhdhrishte Namasthubhyam Vapu: Shyama Namosthuthe |Namo Mandhagathe  Thubhyam Nisthrimshaya Namo Nama: ||

Thapasa Dhagdhadhehaya Nithyam Yogarathaya Cha | Namasthe  Gnananethraya  Kashyapathmaja Soonave ||

Thushto Dhadhasi Vai Rajyam Rushto Harasi Thath Kshanath | Devasura Manushyashcha  Pashu Pakshi Sarisripa: ||

Thvaya Vilokitha: Saure  Dhainyamashu Vrajanthi Cha | Bhrama Shakro Yamashchaiva Rishaya: Saptha Tharaka: ||

Rajya Bhrushtashcha  The Sarva Thava Dhrishtaya Vilokitha: Dhesha Nagara Grama Dhvipashchevadhra Yasthatha ||

Raudhradhrishtaya  Thu Ye  Dhrishta: kshayam Gacchanthi Thath Kshanath | Prasadham Kuru Me  Saure  Vararthaham Thavashritha: | Saure Kshamasva Aparadham Sarva Bhoothahithaya Cha ||



|| Ithi Sri Padmapurane Dhasharatha Kritha Sri Shanaishchara Sthothram Sampoornnam ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||