Friday, 31 March 2017

Sri Yamuna Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 71 – 80



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall meditate upon Goddess Yamuna who remains spectator, she is gorgeous and venerable, she protects the sacred land Vrindavana, she nourishes and maintains Nikunjja, she represents Nikunjja/creeper home, she is adorned in rosary beads and various ornaments, she dwells in Nikunjja, she represents Govardhana, she is Vishakha, Lalitha, Rama, Neeraja, Madhumadhavi, she remains dearest companion of Krishna, she is Pure, she remains in the association of companion and she is gracious, she symbolizes Shruthi/Veda and sacred texts, Rishi/illustrious ascetic, she belongs to the great Kingdom of Mithila, she represents chaste woman,  prosperity, welfare, and cleverness, she dwells in Ayodhyapuram, she represents Yajja/fire sacrifices, she is originated from mountain peaks, she is Goddess Rama/Mahalakshmi who dwells in Vaikundham, she is originated from milky ocean along with the white elephant and various auspicious elements, she is chaste and undertakes strict austerities, highly devoted to her consort and dwells in Srivaikundham, she serves the divine and unconquerable feet of her consort, she dwells in the supreme abode which symbolizes wealth, she is the closest companion of Sri Mahalakshmi who is originated from the milky ocean, she is divine and she has divine and attractive limbs, her water course spread far across the lands and she is storehouse of virtues, she is Bhoomi/Earth which was kept highly confidential, she is female deity, her sacred waters are abundance of medicinal creepers and herbs, she is embodied as sacred water course, she is the daughter of Sindhu, she represents Pithru, peacock,  and intellect, she is attired in magnificent garments, she symbolizes celestial Apsara, Sauthala and Nagakanya, she is Paramdhama who dwells in supreme abode, she is Parambhramam, she is valorous, she is embodied as Prakrithi and she is beyond description, she is spiritual essence symbolizes abundance of virtues, she represents sacrificial fire, she is highly honored, she remains visible and invisible as well, she is the provider of virtues, she represents great philosophies, she represents intellect, mind, ego and consciousness, she is purifies the intellect and mind, she is the provider of Chathurvarga/Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha, she represents four sacred syllables, she represents Chathurvyuha/four formations, squadron etc.. she represents Chathurmoorthi, Vyoma/sky, Vayu/air, and Jalam/water.



Parshadha  Sumukhi Sevya  Sri Vrindavanapalika | Nikunjjabhrith Kunjjapunjja Gunjjabharana Bhooshitha ||

Nikunjjavasini Preshya  Govardhanathadibhava | Vishakha Lalitha  Rama  Neeraja  Madhumadhavi ||

Yekanekasakhi Shukla  Sakheemadhya  Mahamana: | Shruthiroopa  Rishiroopa  Maithila: Kaushala: Sthriya: ||

Ayodhyapura Vasinyo Yajjnaseetha: Pulindhaka: | Rama  Vaikunthavasinya: Shvethadhvipa Sakhijana: ||

Urdhva Vaikunthavasinyo Dhivya Ajitha Padhashritha | Sri Lokachalavasinya: Sri Sakhya: Sagarodhbhava: ||

Dhivyadhivya  Dhivyanga  Vyapthasthrigunavriththaya: | Bhoomigopyo Devanaryo Latha  Oshadhiveerudha: ||

Jalandharya: Sindhusutha: Prithu Bharhishamathibhava: | Dhivyambara  Apsarasa: Sauthala  Nagakanyaka: ||

Paramdhama  Parambhrama  Paurusha  Prakrithi: Para |Thathastha  Gunabhurgeetha  Gunagunamayi Guna ||

Chidhghna Sadhasanmala Dhrishtirdhrishya Gunakara | Mahaththaththva  Mahankaro Mano Buddhi:  Prachethana ||


 Chethovriththi: Svantharathma  Chathurdha Chathurakshara | Chathurvyuha  Chathurmoorthir Vyoma  Vayuradho Jalam ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Jagannatha Sahasranama Sthothram – Bhrama Puranam – Lyrics and meanings 31 – 4o



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Lord Jagannatha who is embodied as Mathsya/giant fish, Koorma/tortoise, Varaha/wild boar, Narasimha/half lion-half man form, he is personified asVamana/dwarf, Parashurama who is extremely valorous, Rama who is the son of Dhasharatha, Devakinandhana who is the dearest son of Devaki and most excellent Nruhari, he is Narapalaka who is the commander of Kings, he is personified as Krishna who is decked in various ornaments, Vanamala/garland made of flowers of woods and garland made of lotus flowers, and Mallika, he is fond of flowers of Jathi and Joothi, he represents Bhrihathpitha/father of Universe and its living beings,  Mahapitha, Bhramin and he is beloved of Bhramin, he symbolizes Kalpa, he is  Lord of Garuda/King of birds, he is the Lord of Lords who is beloved of all deities, he is Paramathma, he is powerful King, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is the source of all kinds of auspiciousness, he is mighty Lord, he is the provider of valor, he is the protector of  birds and small creatures, he is the purifier and protector of souls, he merrily explores through the sacred lands of Vrindavana, and he resides on the most stunning places on these sacred lands, he is presiding deity in the shrines, he is personified on Earth and he is the protector from the miseries and sorrows of Samsara, he represents Sathvik, Rajas, Thamas, intellect, ego and he is beyond human intellect, he represents Akashaganga, Surya, Chandhra, Earth, he is embodied as Earth, he is firm, he undertakes Yoganidhra/cosmic sleep, he is too compassionate personified on Earth, he is Sri Vishnu who has thousands of heads, he is eternal, he is unconquerable and does not require any support systems, he symbolizes Karththa/performer of tasks/creator and destroyer as well, he is  purifier of souls/Dhatha, he establishes Truth and ensures the existence of the same, he has beautiful eyes resembles to lotus, he is self-manifested, he has the complexion of dark clouds, he is beloved of dense woods, he is Kalpadhruma/wish fulfilling tree, his lotus feet are safest haven, he symbolizes Kalpa, he is supreme Lord Hari, he is preceptor to deities, he represents all deities and he is worshiped by all.


Mathsya Koorma Varahashcha  Narasimhashcha Vamana: | Parashuramo Mahaveeryo Ramo Dhasharathathmaja: ||

Devakinandhana: Shreshto Nruhari: Narapalaka: | Vanamali Dhehadhari  Padmamali Vibhooshana: ||

Mallika  Maladhari  Cha  Jathi Joothi Priya: sadha | Bhrihathpitha  Mahapitha  Bhramano Bhramanapriya: ||

Kalparaja: Khagapathir  Devesho Devavallabha: | Paramathma  Balorajjam Mangalyam Sarvamangala: ||

Sarvabalo Dhehadhari  Rajjam Cha Baladhayaka: | Nanapakshi Pathanganam  Pavano Paripalaka: ||

Vrindhavanavihari  Cha  Nithyasthala Viharaka: | Kshethrapalo Manavashcha Bhuvano  Bhavapalaka: ||

Sathvam  Rajas Thamo Buddhir  Ahangara: Paroapi Cha | Akashanga: Ravi:  Somo Dharithri  Dharanidhara: ||

Nishchintho Yoganidhrashcha  Kripalu: Dhehadharaka: | Sahasrasheersha  Srivishnur Nithyo  Jishnur  Niralaya: ||

Karththa Harththa  Cha Dhatha  Cha  Sathya Dheekshadhi Palaka: | Kamalaksha: Swayambhootha:  Krishnavarnna Vanapriya: ||


Kalpadhruma: Padhapari: Kalpakari  Swayam Hari: | Devanam Cha  Guru: Sarvadevaroopo Namaskritha: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Thursday, 30 March 2017

Sri Yamuna Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 61 – 70



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Goddess Yamuna who is the sister of Lord Shanaishchara, she develop the clan of Chandhra, she is the daughter in law of Chandhras clan and companion of Chandhra, she is Chandhravathi who represents the crescent moon/Chandhralekha, she sincerely follows the luster of Chandhra, she is Bhairavi/young who have reddish brown eyes, she is graceful and most venerable, she symbolizes wealth, she is Devagandharin who is precious gem, she is devoid of properties, she is Viraja who is enemy of Mallasura, she is charming/ wonderful, diversified, and she symbolizes triumph, she represents Gandhara/musical note, Manjari, Thodi, Gurjarya, Savari, Jaya, Karna, Ragini, Gaudi, Vairathi, Garavatika, etc.. she represents four signs of Chandhrakala, she represents emissary, she is smeared in rich fragrant scent of oil on her limbs, she symbolizes victory, her sacred water course is fragrant, she represents musical notes, and sounds of cymbals, she represents music, she is the provider of wealth, she represents Vaishaki/day of full moon in the month of Vaishaka, she is inconsistent/flickering and stunningly beautiful, she represents full moon and dwells in the vessels of supreme ascetics, she is devoid of worldly passions and desires, she symbolizes happiness, multitudes of Kedhara fields filled with water, she fulfils the desires of the worshiper, she symbolizes auspiciousness and wealth, her sacred waters have the taste of molasses, she is Kamaroopini who is divine personified as absolute passion, she is Ramasanjeevani who is life source of Rama, she represents amorous sport/hela, she is Mandhari who represents flowering creeper, Sarangi/sort of violin, female bird, spotted antelope, ferries, she is Sagari who embodied as sacred water course, she speaks with great pleasure, she illuminates the place with her water course, she is the provider of auspiciousness, she is lustrous dwells in the middle of Rasamandala, she  symbolizes Kamadhenu/divine cow which fulfils the needs, she is stunningly beautiful who fulfils all the desires of the worshiper and symbolizes amorous sport, she dwells as Kalpavriksha/wish fulfilling tree, she has massive appearance/sthoola, she symbolizes grains, flour, meal and she dwells in fortress and Goloka/Vraja, land of cows and cowherds, she has beautiful eye brows and attractive physical features, she is guarded by Dwarapalika/guards on doors, her sacred water body is descended down from highest mountain peaks and it  has created waterways at its own will.



Shanaishcharanuja Keela  Chandhravamshavivardhini | Chandhravamshavadhushchandhra  Chandhravalisahayini ||

Chandhravathi  Chandhralekha  Chandhrakanthanugamshuka | Bhairavi  Pingalashanki Leelavathyagarimayi ||

Dhanashreer Devagandhari  Svarmanir Gunavardhini | Vraja Mallaryandhakari  Vichithra  Jayakarini ||

Gandhari Manjari  Thodi Gurjaryasavari  Jaya | Karnathi Ragini Gaudi Vairathi Garavatika ||

Chatshu Chandhrakala Heree Thailangi Vijayavathi | Thali  Thalasvara  Ganakriya  Mathraprakashini ||

Vaishakhi Chanchala  Charurmacchari  Ghunghati Ghata | Vairagari  Sorathi Sa Kaidari Jaladharika ||

 Kamakara Shri Kalyani Gaudakalyanamishritha | Ramasanjeevani Hela  Mandhari  Kamaroopini ||

Sarangi  Maruthi Hodasagari Kamavadhini | Vaibhasi  Mangala Chandhri  Rasamandala Mandana ||

Kamadhenu: Kamalatha  Kamadha  Kamaneeyaka |Kalpavrikshasthali  Sthoola Kshunda  Saudhanivasini ||

Golokavasini  Subhruryashthibhir Dhvarapalika | Shringaraprakara Shringa Svacchakshayyopakarika ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Jagannatha Sahasranama Sthothram – Bhrama Puranam – Lyrics and meanings 21 – 3o



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Lord Jagannatha who symbolizes opulence and wealth,  he is the provider of wealth to his worshiper, he is Maheshvara who symbolizes wealth, he ties all the living beings with the shackle of worldly bondage, he is the protector of living beings from the unfathomable ocean of Samsara, he works for the welfare of the deities/Devakartha, he is Bhramakarththa who performs the functions of Bhramam/functions of the trinities as well, he is personified as Sage Vashishta, he is the protector of Bhramam, he is Jagathpathi who is the Lord of Universe, he is the preceptor of deities/Suracharya, he is Jagadhvyapi/omnipresent, he is Jithendhriya who has won over senses, he is Mahamoorthi/supreme spirit, he is embodied as Universe/Vishvamoorthi, he symbolizes supreme intellect/Mahabuddhi, he is extremely valorous/Parakrama, he is the source of living beings on Earth/Sarvabeejaryacharin, he is apparent in sacred Veda and scriptures, he is supreme Lord who is the source of living beings and dwells as soul in living beings, he is the Lord of cowherds/Gopathi, he is the Lord of Maruthganas/Maruthampathi, he represents mind, intellect and ego, he eradicates excessive lust, wrath and desires in worshiper, he is personified as Kamadeva/Lord of Love, he is the protector of Kamadeva, he has mesmerizing limbs which lures the heart of worshiper, he is fond of amorous sport, he is the destroyer of enemies, he is ocean of  mercy, he symbolizes compassion, he is Parameshvara, he is the protector of deities/Devathratha, he represents Devamatha/mother to deities, he remains brother, relative, father and dearest companion to his worshiper, he is beloved of Balabadhra, he has various manifestations, he is Vishvakarma who embodied as Universe and performs the functions of the Universe, he is powerful, he has numerous manifestations, he is strict follower of truth/he symbolizes truth, he guides us through the righteous path, he represents Lokabhrama, Bhrihathbhrama and Sthoolabhrama/supreme Lord with subtle as well as massive form, he is Sureshvara who is Lord of Lords, he is all pervading, he follows strict austerities and disciplines, he dwells as soul in living beings, he is Bhoopathi who is consort of Earth, he is the protector of distressed people, he dwells as presiding diety in sacred shrines, he is the Lord of Devi Rathi and consort of Devi Rathi who takes immense pleasure in passionate sport, he is personified as Vamana/dwarf in order to elevate Emperor Bali, he is embodied as fire sacrifice and Universe, he is valorous and provider of courage, he has pleasing disposition and beautiful smile on his face resembles to autmn moon, he is supreme Lord who is the protector of three worlds, he symbolizes the sacred syllables of Akara, Makara, and essentials, he is eulogized by dieites, sages, rishis and sacred scriptures, he is eternal, he is supreme Bhramam who represents Pithrus, fire sacrifices performed with Somarasa, Svaha and Svadha.


Dhani  Cha Dhanadhatha  Cha  Dhanagarbha  Maheshvara: | Pashapani: Sarvajeeva: Sarva Samsara Rakshaka: ||

Devakarththa Bhramakarththa  Vashishto  Bhramapalaka: | Jagathpathi: Suracharya  Jagadhvyapi Jithendhriya: ||

Mahamoorthir  Vishvamoorthir  Mahabuddhi: Parakrama: | Sarva Beejaryachari  Cha  Dhrishta  Vedapathi: Sadha ||

 Sarvajeevasya Jeevisha  Cha  Gopathir  Maruthampathi: | Mano Buddhir Ahamkara: Kamadhri  Krodha Nashana: ||

Kamadeva: Kamapala: Kamanga: Kamavallabha: | Shathrunashi Kripasindhur  Kripalu: Parameshvara: ||

Vedathratha  Vedamatha  Bhratha Bandhu: Pitha Sakha | Balabadhras Thanuroopo Vishvakarma  Balo Bala: ||

Anekamoorthir:  Sathatham  Sathyavadhi Sathangathi: | Lokabhrama: Bhrihadhbhrama: Sthoolabhrama: Sureshvara: ||

Jagadhvyapi Sadhachari  Sarvabhoothash Cha Bhoopathi: | Dhurgapala: Keshthranatho Ratheesho Rathinayaka: ||

Bali Vishvo Balachari  Baladho Balivamana: | Dharahasa: Sharathchandhra: Parama: Parapalaka : ||

Akaradhi  Makarantho Madhyokara: Swaroopadhrik | Sthuthisthayi Somapashshcha Svahakara: Svadhakara: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Wednesday, 29 March 2017

|| Samashti Upanayanam ||



|| Om Sri Gurubhyo Nama: ||




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









Samashti Upanayanam/Rig, Yajur, and Sama Vedam under the patronage of  Kanchi Kamakoti Peeda Vyasa Bharatha Kaladhi Sadhas Samajam and Kalavai Guru Parampara Veda Vidhya Trust will be held at Kalavai Guru Parampara Veda Vidhya Trust, Shankara Mutt Veda Padasala, No: 13/7,  Shankarlal Jain Street, Chrompet, Chennai - 44 in the following days:

Sama Veda Samashti Upanayanam on Monday – 24.04.2017

Rig Veda and Yajur Veda Samashti Upanayanam on Saturday – 3 -06-2017 &  Sunday 4 – 06 – 2017 respectively.

Parents who are desired to perform Upanayam for their sons can contact in the following numbers:


Teachers of Padashala & their contact numbers

Sri Yugendhra Ganapadikal
98841 63241
Sri.R.Chandhrashekhara Ganapadikal
97908 36426
Sri Prasanna Balachandher Ganapadikal
98840 59265
Sri.V.Shivakumar Sharma
94441 39934
Sri Prabhu Sraunathikal
97906 22012
Sri Lakshmi Narasimham Sraunathikal
94439 69322
Sri Venkataguru Prasanna
95003 33274
Trustee’s &  their contact numbers

Sri .Valasai Jeyaraman
94442 79696
Sri. N.V.Ram
94449 05521
Sri. Swaminathan/Kannan
94447 81562
Sri. Veeraraghavan
94444 54732



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Yamuna Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 51 – 60



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Goddess Yamuna who is passionate, her dark colored sacred water course is  beloved sporting place of Krishna, she is colorful descended down on Earth from mountain peaks, she symbolizes Rajavidhya/royal science, knowledge about statesmanship, and she remains Rajaguya/royal mystery, she represents Jagathkeerthi/fame  and provider of the same to her worshiper, her waves are tremulous, she is Krishna who have beautiful dark colored limbs, she is female force of Krishna and inseparable from him, she has the luster of blue lotus flower, she carries blue lotus flower, she has the complexion of dark blue, she symbolizes blue lotus flower, she carries the fragrance of fresh alluring blue lotus flower, she has the appearance of creepers of Nagavalli, she represents Nagapuri, she is worshiped with the flowers from the creepers of Nagavalli/betel leaves, she is venerated with Thamboola/betel leaves and nuts, she is most recited and eulogized, her sacred waters are extremely beautiful and has the taste of honey of flowers, her waters has the color of saffron and carries the pollen of flowers, she is extremely gorgeous from head to toe and has supreme effulgence, she is embodied as nectar like sacred water body, her waters are crimson in color and her water has the appearance of collarium adorned in eyes, her lotus feet are painted with red lac, she have crimson and golden color complexion too, she is adorned in vermilion, she stick on to words, she symbolizes wealth, she is Sri who symbolizes wealth and opulence, she is adorned in various precious ornaments, her attractive limbs has the fragrance of sandalwood, her long and beautiful hairs are beautifully twisted, she has the rich fragrances of Agaru and particular fragrant powder, her beautiful and attractive curly hair locks carries the rich scent of oil, she is stunningly beautiful, she is chaste and highly devoted to her husband, she has the radiance of thousands and millions of Surya, she is Suryakanya/dearest daughter of Lord Surya, she is born in the illustrious clan of Surya, she has the appearance of thousands and millions of Surya, she is Suryaja/daughter of Surya, she is Suryanandhini/daughter of Surya, she is supreme consciousness, she symbolizes harmony and flawless conception, she is independent and she provides right conception  and unanimity in her worshiper, she is the daughter of Samjjna/Devi Sankhya, she was brought up by Devi Cchaya, she afflicts mental as well as physical pain in wicked people, she presided over several manvanthara/entity of color, she symbolizes Veda and sacred texts, she is the provider of opulence and happiness to her worshiper.



Rangini Rangabhoomadhya  Ranga Rangamahiruha | Rajavidhya  Rajaguhya  Jagath Keerthirghanapaha ||

Vilolaghanta Krishnangi Krishnadheha Samudhbhava | Neelapankaja Varnnabha  NeelamPankaja Harini ||

Neelabha  Neelapadhmadhya  Neelamboruhavasini | Nagavalli Nagapuri Nagavalli Dhalarchitha ||

Thamboola Architha  Charccha  Makarandha Manohara| Sakesara  Kesarini  Keshapashabhi Shobitha ||

KaJjalabha KaJjalaktha Kajjalikalithanjana | Alakthacharana  Thamara  Lalatamrakrithambara ||

Sindhooritha  Lipthavani Sushri: Srikhandamanditha  | Padeerapankavasana  Jatamamsiruchambara ||

Agaryyagaru Gandhaktha  Thagarashrithamarutha | Sugandha Thailaruchira  Kunthalai: Sukunthala ||

Shakunthala Apamsula  Cha Pathivrathya Parayana | Suryalokathiprabha  Suryakanya  Suryasamudhbhava ||

Kodi Surya Pratheekasha  Suryaja  Suryanandhini | Samjna  Samjnasutha  Sveccha  Samjnamodha Pradhayini ||


Samjnaputhri Sphuracchaya  Thapanthi Thapakarini | Savarnyanubhava  Vedi  Vadava  Saukhyapradhayini ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Jagannatha Sahasranama Sthothram – Bhrama Puranam – Lyrics and meanings 11 – 20



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall meditate upon Lord Jagannatha who carries lotus flower in his hand, he is the protector of deities, he is the enemy of Dhaithyas and annihilator of Dhaithyas, he is Chathurmoorthi who have four powerful arms and he is worshiped by Chathuranana/Lord Bhrama/four faced, he carries Padma/lotus power in hand, he is Chakrapani who is wielded on divine Sudharshana/wheel, shankha/conch, and mace/Gadha, he dwells in supreme abode Mahavaikundham, he is served by pleasing Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, he is beloved of Lord Vishwanatha, he is beloved of all deities, he is omnipresent, he is liberal, he has Chandhra and Surya  as eyes, he is the cause for bringing down sacred river Ganga on Earth, that was well preserved in heaven, he augmented the happiness of  Goddess Tulsi, he is Jagadheesha who is the Lord of the Universe, he is Sreenivasa who carries Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi on his chest and dwells in the opulent abode Sri Vaikundham, he is Sripathi who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, he is skilled in the usage of mace, he symbolizes supreme knowledge and wisdom, he is adorned in Srivathsa, he is compassionate, he is Prajapathi who is the cause for living beings, he is personified as Bhrigupathi and  Bhargava, he is dark blue complexioned with charismatic looks, he is Hari who is part of Yogamaya, he is storehouse of virtues, he is the preserver of Universe, he represents Adithya and  he is the cause for deluge at the end of Yuga, he is the protector of living beings in the Universe, he is merciful, he carries lotus flower in his hand, he has subtle form and the whole  Universe and its living beings depended on him, he is Padmanabha who is Universal spirit and has no specific forms, he is Purushoththama/flawless and unblemished, he is too compassionate, he is all pervading, he is Srikara who symbolizes wealth, he is wielded on Conch, he has the grandeur of thousands and millions of ocean, he always works for the welfare and happiness of deities, he is Surapathi who is the Lord of Suras, he is Bhoopathi who is the consort of Goddess Earth, he is Bhramacharin who strictly follow chastity, he is Purandhara/Indhra,destroyer of strongholds, Lord Agni, Lord Shiva, he is embodied as sky, air, and water, he is absolute Bhramam, he represents Lord Bhrama and Lord Vishnu, he is the protector of Earth and its living beings, he is supreme Lord who is nectar like eternal bliss, he is Punyadeva who provider of abundance of pieities to the worshiper, he is the principal object and last resort.



Padmahastho Devapalo Dhaithyarir Dhaithyanashana: | Chathurmoorthishch Chathurbahush Chathuranana Sevitha: ||

Padmahasthash Chakrapani: Shankhahastho Gadhadhara: | Maha Vaikundavasi  cha  Lakshmipreethikara: Sadha ||

Vishvanatha: Preethidhash Cha  Sarvadeva Priyangara: | Vishvavyapi Dharuroopash Chandhra Soorya  Vilochana: ||

Guptha Gangopalabdhisha  Cha  Thulasi Preethivardhana: | Jagadheesha: Sreenivasa: Sripathi: Srigadhagraja: ||

Sarasvathi Mooladhara: Sreevathsa: Sreedhayanidhi: | Prajapathi: Bhrigupathi: Bhargavo Neelasundhara: ||

Yogamaya Gunaroopo Jagadhoneshvaro Hari: | Adithya: Pralayodhari Adhau Samsarapalaka: ||

Kripavishta: Padmapanir Amoorthir  Jagadhashraya: | Padmanabho Nirakara: Nirliptha: Purushoththama: ||

Kripakara: Jagadhvyapi Sreekara: Shankhashobhitha: | Samudhra Kodi Gambheero Devatha Preethidha: Sadha ||

Surapathir  Bhoopathir  Bhramachari Purandhara: | Akasho Vayu Moorthish Cha Bhrama Moorthir Jalesthitha: ||


Bhrama: Vishnu: Dhrithipala: Paramo Amritha Dhayaka: | Paramanandha Sampoornna: Punyadeva: Parayana: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Sri Yamuna Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 41 – 50



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall meditate upon Goddess Yamuna whose water course spread across far off lands in manifolds, she is worshiped in Bahulavana, she has deep reverence to Radhakunda, she had chosen to be in the Krishnakunda, she remains in Lalithakunda, she adorns Vishakhakunda, she resides in Govindhakunda, she joyfully resides in Gopakunda, she has greatest devotion to Ganga, she represents fresh alluring flowers, she is nobel and beautiful, she is Govardhini, she symbolizes cows and wealth, peacock, she is a beautiful woman with elegant features, she is embodied as lake with blue colored waters which is the dwelling place of chirping Kokila birds, she is derived from the illustrious clan of Giriraja, she undertakes severe austerities and penances, she is the female force of Govardhana, she is self-restraint, her sacred waters are divine cure, she symbolizes wealth and Shruthi, she guides us to cross the ocean of Samsara, she is embodied as sacred water body which purifies the souls, she is divine water body provides sustenance, her waters are mixture of  blue and yellow color, she yearns to remain at the lotus feet of Sri Krishna, she symbolizes amorous sport and her sacred water course adorns the woods where Krishna performed amorous sport with the young maidens of cowherds of Vraja, she dwells in the woods of passionate sports performed by Krishna, her water course adorn the sacred land of Nandhagrama/village of Nandha, she is embodied as Earth, she embellishes the highest of mountain peaks with her sparkling water body, she is equivalent to Nandhishvara, her water course makes the noise of musical instrument of low  and melodious tone, she represents Kokila, she is storehouse of virtues and good fortune/welfare, prosperity, her waters are rich of mineral deposits and has the fragrances of Kashmeera/saffron, she represents ancestors/she is seated on the Kushagrass, she is Shonapuri and governs the Surakshethra, she is decked in various precious ornaments that spreads intense luster, her sacred water course gleaming in various colors, her river banks are enriched by trees of Kadamba, she is adorned in various colors of splendid clothes, her water course spread across different parts of the world and she occupies various sacred water courses as well, she represents precious gem/Sthrirathnam, she dwells in the superior abode which symbolizes precious gem/Rathnanilaya, she is stunningly beautiful, she is pleasant and adorned in various precious gems.



Bahuli Bahudha  Bhavi  Bahulavana Vandhitha | Radha Kundakalaradhya   Krishnakunda Jalashritha ||

Lalithakundaga  Ghanda Vishakhakundamanditha | Govindakundanilaya  Gopakundatharangini ||

Sriganga  Manasiganga  Kusumambara  Bhavini | Govardhini Godhanadhya  Mayuri Varavarnini ||

Sarasi Neelakandabha  Koojath Kokila Pothaki |Giriraja  Prabhurbhurir Thapathrathapathrini ||

Govardhananga Godhanthee Dhivyaushadhi Nidhi: Shruthi: | Paradhi Paradhamayi Naradhi Sharadhi Bhrithi: ||

Srikrishna Charanankastha Kama Kamavanchitha | Kamathavi Nandhinee Cha  Nandhagrama Maheedhara ||

Bhrihaths Anudhyuthi: Protha Nandhishvara  Samanvitha | Kakali Kokilamayi Bhandarakusha Kaushala ||

Lohargala Pradhakara  Kashmeera Vasanavritha | Bharhishadhi Shonapuri Shoora Kshethra  Puradhika ||

Nanabarana Shobhadya  Nanavarnna Samanvitha |Nana Nari Kadambadya   Nanavasthra Virajitha ||


Nanalokagatha  Veechir  Nanajala Samanvitha | Sthri Rathnam  Rathnanilaya Lalana Rathnaranjini ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Jagannatha Sahasranama Sthothram – Bhrama Puranam – Lyrics and meanings 1 – 1o



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||













Sri Vedavyasa speaks “ I shall meditate upon Lord Jagannatha who has four hands, he is adorned in precious gem Kausthubha on neck, he is Padmanabha who has lotus flower on navel, he is the essence of Veda and sacred scriptures, he has Lord Chandhra and Lord Surya as eyes, he is Jagannatha/Lord of the Universe, he is the Lord of all worlds, he dwells on the peaks of Neeladhri,  he is supreme Lord Hari who is beyond human intellect, he is the closest companion of distressed people, he is ocean of mercy, he is compassionate and protector of living beings, he carries Conch and divine wheel on his hands, he is Padmanabha who is flawless among men, he is the protector of the Universe, he is omnipresent, he is Sureshvara who is all pervading, he is the King of the world and King of deities as well, he is mighty Lord and the protector of Earth, he is Bhoopathi/consort of Goddess Earth, he is the Lord of glorious mountain peak Neeladhri, he is eternal and Purushoththama, he is Kalpatharu/wish fulfilling creeper, he augments happiness of the pure/sinless and righteous people, he has various forms as Balabhadhra/Balarama, Vasudeva/unconquerable, Madhava/consort of Goddess Mahalakshmi and Madhusoodhana/slayer of demon Madhu, he is the annihilator of demons, he is Pundareekaksha whose eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, he is Vanamali who is decked in garlands of fresh alluring flowers of woods, he is Balapriya/ beloved of Balarama, he represents Bhrama and Vishnu, he is born in the illustrious clan of  Vrishni, he is Murari who is the slayer of demon Mura, he is Krishna who has dark colored complexion and  he is Keshava who has beautiful and attractive curly hair locks, he is personified as Srirama, he is eternal bliss, he is Govindha who is the Lord of cows, he is Parameshvara who is supreme Lord, he is Vishnu who is unconquerable/Jishnu, he is Mahavishnu who has supreme effulgence, he is Maheshvara who is the Lord of the Universe, he is the source of the functions of the Universe, he is Jagannatha  , he carries out the essential functions on the Earth, he is Mahayasha who has endless splendor and fame, he symbolizes Maharshi/supreme ascetic, he is personified as Kapilacharya, he is supreme Lord Hari who dwells in the worlds, he dwells as Athman in living beings, he protects the living beings, he is valorous, he is the protector of Samsara, he has various incarnations, he is my most beloved Lord, he is Maheshvara who is absolute Bhramam, he has numerous forms with two powerful hands, four hands, hundreds and thousands of hands, he have beautiful wide eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, he has lotus flower on his navel, he is supreme Lord Hari.”



Sri Bhagavan Vedavyasa Uvacha –
Chathurbhujo Jagannatha: Kanda Shobhitha Kausthubha: | Padmanabho Vedagarbha: Chandhra Sooryo Vilokana: ||

Jagannatho Lokanatho Neeladhreesha: Paro Hari: | Dheenabandhur Dhayasindhu: Kripalur Janarakshaka: ||

Kambupanisha  Chakrapani: Padmanabho Naroththama: | Jagatham Palako Vyapi Sarvavyapi Sureshvara: ||

Lokarajo Devaraja: Shakro Bhoopash Cha Bhoopathi: | Neeladhripathi Nathashcha Anantha: Purushoththama: ||

Tharkshyo Adhyaya: Kalpatharu: Vimalapreethi Vardhana: | Bhalabhadhro Vasudevo Madhavo Madhusoodhana: ||

Dhaithyari: Pundarikaksho Vanamali Balapriya: | Bhrama: Vishnu: Vrishnivamsho Murari: Krishna: Keshava: ||

Srirama: Sacchidhanandho Govindha: Parameshvara: | Vishnur Jishnur  Mahavishnur Prabhavishnur Maheshvara: ||

Lokakarththa  Jagannatho Mahikarththa Mahayasha: | Maharshi: Kapilacharya  Lokachari  Suro Hari: ||

Athma Cha Jeeva Palashcha Shoora: Samsarapalaka: | Yekoaneko Mamapriyo Bhramavadhi Maheshvara: ||


Dhvibhujashacha Chathurbhahu: Shathabhahu: Sahashraka: | Padmapathra Vishalaksha: Padmagarbha: Paro Hari: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Monday, 27 March 2017

Sri Yamuna Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 31 – 40



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall meditate upon Goddess Yamuna whose water course surge through the woods of creepers on the sacred land of Vrindhavan and she embellishes the woods of Vrindhavan with her eternal presence, she  is Sri Mahalakshmi who has matchless beauty dwells on the sacred land of Mathura, she has embodied as sacred water course at her own will to remain at ease with certain purpose and she delightfully resides on the sacred land of Gokula, she adorn the chest of Ramana with her perpetual presence, she represents Mahavanam/great wood of creepers as well as Mahanadhi/great water course which is sacred bathing place, she is supreme Goddess who elevates the souls from sins, her sacred waters are abundant and rich with various piousness, she is Bharathi/descendent of Bharatha clan and she is worshiped by Bharatha, she belongs to the Gothra of  the clan of Theertharaja, she confluences with the Gangasagara, she  perforates seven oceans with the flickering stream, she surge forcibly through the Sapthadhveepa, she covers the mountain peaks with her water course and moves like flash with great speed, her waters has the color of turmeric, she is embodied as mother Earth, she is watchful and witnesses all the functions of the Universe and its living beings, she carries out the functions of the Universe, she is worshiped by the living beings and deities, she  surge through greatest mountain peaks and celestial worlds, she is venerated in the celestial worlds, she dwells on the sacred woods of Vrindhavan, she protects the people and she is the fruit of pieties of the people of Vrindhavan, her sacred river banks  are the curtain of the stage were glorious pastimes of Krishna was performed, her sacred water course lands on Asikunda and embellishes it as a waist band and she explores through the lands freely at her own will with rasping noises and great speed, her water course are powerful and swift, her sacred waters are formed from mist, rain, and clouds, she eradicates all kinds of sins, she resembles to lioness who eradicates  severe sins, she destroys Papadhruma/woods of sins, she symbolizes pieties, she is eulogized by virtuous people, she is the provider of abundance of pieties to the worshiper, she augments the meritorious rewards of the worshiper, she is the commander of Madhuvana and various prominent woods on the sacred land of Vraja, she merrily lives in the woods of Thala/Thalavanam and Kumudhavanam, her sacred water course has the resemblance of  divine music instrument and it is the dwelling place of water lilies and lotus flowers in abundance, she is Plavaroopa/water, she is Vegavathi who has great speed, her sacred water body is the dwelling place for particular  grass/plants and venomous serpents.



Virindhavanalatha  Madhvi Vrindharanya Vibhooshana| Saundharyalahari Lakshmir Mathura Theerthavasini ||

Vishranthavasini Kamya Ramya  Gokulavasini | Ramanasthala Shobhadya  Mahavana Mahanadhi ||

Pranatha  Pronnatha  Pushta  Bharathi  Bharatharchitha | Theertharaja Gathirgothra Ganga Sagara Sangama ||

Sapthabdhibhedhini Lola  Saptha Dhveepagatha  Balath | Ludanthi  Shailabhidhyanthi Spuranthi  Vegavaththara ||

Kanchani Kanchanibhumi: Kanchanibhumibhavitha | Lokadhrishtir Lokaleela  Lokalokachalarchitha ||

Shailodhgatha  Svargagatha  Svargarchya  Svargapoojitha |Vrindhavana Vanadhyaksha  Raksha  Kaksha  Thadipathi ||

Asikundagatha  Kaccha  Svacchandho Chalitharjjitha | Kuharastha  Rayaprastha  Prastha  Shantheetharathura ||

Ambucchatha  Seekarabha Dhardhura  Dhardhureedhara | Papankusha Papasimhi Papadhrumakudarini ||

Punyasangha  Punyakeerthi: Punyadha  Punyavardhini | Madhorvananadhimukhya  Thula  Thalavanasthitha ||

Kumudhvanandhi Kubja  Kumudhambhoja  Vardhini | Plavaroopa  Vegavathi  Simhasarpadhi Vahini ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Jagannatha Sahasranama Sthothram – Bhrama Puranam – Lyrics and meanings 1 - 12



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Lord Jagannatha who is worshiped by Deva/deities, Dhanavas/demons, Gandharva/celestial Apsaras and singers, Yaksha, Vidhyadhara and Uraga, he has pleasing disposition and has the effulgence of thousands and millions of Lord Surya,  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Narayana, who is the provider of Chathurvargaphala such as Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha to the worshiper, Victory to Lord Krishna ! Victory to Lord Jagannatha, and Victory to supreme Lord who is primeval, Victory to Shesha, Victory to supreme Lord who is worshiped by the whole Universe, I shall prostrate before the lotus feet of Lord Jagannatha.


Udhishtira speaks “  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord who is beloved of the whole of Universe, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Jagathpathi who has endless glories are appropriate to describe now, Lord Vishnu will be highly pleased with the recitation of his glorious verses, he is Dhatha/purifier and Vidhatha/preserver and disperse the fruit of Karma as well, he is absolute truth, he is the cause for the origin of three worlds and its living beings soaked in illusion, in order to drench the humans and animals in a state of illusion.”


Bheeshma speaks “ Oh! Yudhishtira, Oh! Mahabhaho who has powerful arms, I shall narrate the splendor and sacred names of Jagannatha which is highly propitious, carefully listen to them.  The living and nonliving beings all those were created by Bhrama dwells in the world of Samsara are soaked in illusion, even the Bhrama, Dhikpalas and deities are definitely besieged by delusion, hence the Bhramanda appeared into various regions, all those living beings were created either with kindness or self-interest, and it was caused by Lord Jagannatha who symbolizes absolute truth and righteousness.  Oh! Anagha/sinless, I shall narrate the thousands of sacred names of Lord Jagannatha for you.”


|| Viniyoga: ||

The thousands of sacred names of Lord Jagannatha are Mathruka Manthra/propitious hymns composed by Rishi Vedavyasa, it has Anushtup as Chandhas, presiding deity is Lord Jagannatha, it is recited to please Lord Jagannatha .


|| Dhyanam ||


 I shall meditate upon Lord Jagannatha who resides on the peak of Neeladhri situated on the conch shaped hills, seated with Bhadhra/Balabhadhra and Subhadhra on his left,  in a gem decorated throne positioned in the middle of hundred petaled lotus flowers, he is decorated in various precious ornaments, he is primordial who is eternal bliss, his lotus feet are worshiped by Bhrama, Rudra and Indhra,  he is the essence of Veda, he is supreme Lord surrounded by his own people Bhrama and deities.



Deva Dhanava Gandharva  Yaksha Vidhyadhara Uraga : | Sevyamanam Sadhacharu  Kodisoorya  Samaprabham ||

Dhyayen Narayanam Devam Chathurvarga Phalapradham | Jaya Krishna  Jagannatha  Jaya  Sarvadhinayaka ||

Jaya Ashesha Jagadhvandhya  Padhambhoja  Namosthuthe ||

Udhishtira Uvacha –
 Yasya  Prasadhath Thu Sarvam Yasthu Vishnuparayana: | Yasthu Dhatha  Vidhatha  Cha Yasya  Sathyam  Paro Bhaveth ||

Yasya Mayamayam Jalam Thrailokhyam Sa Characharam | Marthyasha Cha Mriga  Thrushnayam Bhramayathyapi Kevalam ||

Namamyaham Jagathpreethya  Namani Cha Jagathpathe: | Bhrihathya Kathitham Yach Cha Thanme  Kathaya Sampratham ||

Bheeshma Uvacha –

Udhishtira Mahabhaho Kathayami Shrunushva Me | Jagannathasya  Namani Pavithrani Shubhani Cha||

Mayaya Yasya Samsaro Vyapritha: Sa Charachara: | Yasya Prasadhach Cha Bhramanam Shrushtva  Pathi Cha  Sarvadha ||

Bhramadhi Dhasha Dhikpalan Maya  Vimohithan  Khalu | Yasya  Cheshta Avarohash Cha  Bhramanda Khanda Gochara: ||

Dhaya Va  Mamatha Yasya  Sarva Bhootheshu Sarvaga: | Sathya Dharma  Vibhooshasya  Jagannathasya  Sarvatha: ||

Kathayami Sahasrani Namani Thava  Cha Anagha: ||

|| Viniyoga: ||

|| Om Asya Sri  Srimathruka Manthrasya | Sri Vedavyasa Rishi: | Anushtup Chandha: | Sri Jagannatho Devatha | Bhagavath:  Sri Jagannathasya  Preethyarthe  Sahasranama  Padane  Viniyoga: ||

Dhyanam –


Neeladhrai Shankhamadhye Shathadhala Kamale Rathna Simhasanasyam|  Sarvalankara Yuktham  Nava Dhana Ruchiram Samyutham Cha Agrajena | Bhadhraya: Vamaparshva  Ratha Charana Yutham  Bhrama Rudrendhra Vandhyam | Vedanam Saram  Eesham Svajana Parivritham Bhramadharo Smarami ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||