Wednesday, 31 May 2017

Sri Balabadhra Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 41 - 50



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Lord Balabadhra who fought against the washer man Rajakari, he is skillful wrestler, he is the slayer of Kamsa, he his wielded in  Kodhanda, he is the destroyer of Kuta, Sala, Thosala and Chanoora, he killed brother of Kamsa, he enthusiastically defeated the wrestlers assigned by Kamsa, he is the annihilator of Gaja, Kamsa, and Kalanka, he is enemy of  Jarasandha, he is slayer of Kalayavana, he is promising to Pandavas, he is Narayana who have powerful four arms, he has attractive limbs of blue complexioned, he is gracious/compassionate, he is dearest to Upagavi, he is powerful warrior, he is closest companion of Uddhava, he is prominent counselor of Assembly, he is the destroyer of mighty warriors in battle field, he is wielded in Shakha, Chakra and Gadha, he lured the intellect and heart of Devi Revathi, he augments the delight of Devi Revathi, he is dearest darling of Devi Revathi, he is always promising to Devi Revathi, he symbolizes supreme brilliance, he is the consort of Jyothishmathi, he merrily explores through the peaks of Revatha, he symbolizes patience/endurance, wealth, grains, he is the Lord of wealth, his lotus feet is venerated by the people of Mithila and Mythili, he is the provider of fame and he is too compassionate to his fervent worshiper, he is preceptor of Duryodhana, he is sincerely devoted to his preceptor, he imparted the knowledge of fighting with the mace, he is forgiving, he is the slayer of Mura, he is charismatic like Kamadeva, he is gracious, he is personified as Aniruddha who is prominent in archery, he symbolizes Kalpavriksha/wish fulfilling to worshiper, he is the Lord of woods of Kalpavriksha, he is adorned in precious jewel  Syamanthaka, he is closest companion of Arjuna and Lord of  Kauravas, he killed Kumbhandha and Kumbhakarna, he is deserved to be venerated, he is son-in-law of king Revatha of kingdom of Raivatha, he is resident of Mathura and served by Krishna, he have most powerful and attractive limbs, he has pleasing disposition, he have powerful physical features.



Rajakarir Mushtikari: Kamsa Kodhandabhanjjana: | Chanoorari:  Koodahantha Shalaristhoshalanthaka: ||

Kamsabhrathunihantha Cha Mallayuddh Pravarththaka: | Gajahantha Kamsahantha Kalanhantha Kalamkaha ||

Magadharir  Yavanaha Panduputhra Sahayakrith | Chathurbhuja: Shyamalanga: Saumrishcha Upagavipriya: ||

Yuddhabhridh Uddhavasakha Manthri Manthravisharadha: | Veeraha Veeramadhana: Shankhachakra Gadhadhara: ||

Revathi Chiththa Hartha Cha  Revathi Harshavardhana: | Revathi Prananathashcha  Revathi Priyakaraka: ||

Jyothir Jyothishmatheebharththa Revathadhri Viharakrith | Dhrithanadho Dhanadhyaksho Dhanyadhyaksho Dhaneshvara: ||

Mythilyarchitha Padhabjo Manadho Bhakthavathsala: | Dhuryodhanagurur Gurvi Gadha Shikshakara: Kshami ||

Murarir Madhano Mandho Anirudho Dhanvinam Vara : | Kalpavriksha: Kalpavrikshi Kalpavriksha Vanaprabhu: ||

Syamanthakamanir Manyo Gandavi Kairaveshvara : | Kumbhanda Gandanakara: Koopakarna  Praharakrith  ||

Sevyo Raivathajamatha  Madhumadhava Sevitha: | Balishta Pushta Sarvango Hrishta: Pushta: Praharshitha: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

Sri Balabadhra Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 31 - 40


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Lord Balabadhara who is supreme ascetic, he is beloved of Rishis and Sages, he resided on the dense woods of Chithrakooda, he is the slayer of Kabandha, he is Rama and Rajeevalochana who have beautiful eyes resembls to lotus flower petals, he explore through the Mathangavana, he is the commander on Earth, he is the commander of Panchavadi, he have attractive neck, he is close companion of Sugreeva, he is immensely pleased to Hamnuman, he is the source of Sethubandhan/construction of bridge across the vast ocean, he is the enemy of Ravana, he caused the Kingdom of  Lanka burn into ashes, he is the annihilator of Ravana and his clan, he is mounted on celestial vehicle Pushpakavimanam, he underwent extreme pain of separation from Janaki, he is the Lord of Kingdom of Ayodhya, he is Sriman who symbolizes wealth, he is Lavanari who penetrated the great ocean, he is worshiped by deities, he represents Suryavamshi/Rama/Ikshvaku as well as Chandhravamshi/Krishna/Yadhu born in the illustrious clan of solar and lunar dynasty respectively, he skillfully plays melodious music on flute, he is the Lord of cows, he is surrounded by cowherds of Vraja, he is personified as cowherd, he is surrounded by numerous young maidens of cowherds, he is the Lord of Gokula, he is son of cowherd, he is Gopala, he is the safest haven to cows and cowherds of Vraja, he is the annihilator of Poothana, Bakasura, Thrinavarththa, Aghasura, Dhenukasura and Pralambha, he is Vrajeshvara who is the Lord of Vraja, he is the slayer of Arishtasura, he is the enemy of Keshi, he is slayer of Vyomasura, he graciously swallowed the woodfire, he is fond of drinking milk, he explores through the dense creepers of Vrindhavana, he is the delight of Yasodha, he is beautiful little child pampered by Rohini, he resides on the center stage of Rasamandala, he takes immense pleasure in the performance of amorous sport with the young maidens of cowherds of Vraja, he is most beloved of the young maidens of cowherds of Vraja, he is the slayer of Shakhachooda, he elevated the Mount Govardhana, he is wielded in powerful wheel, he is the protector of the sacred land of  Vraja, he is bridegroom of daughter of Vrishabhanu, he is the son of Nandagopa, he is eternal bliss, he aguments the happiness of the people, he is Srisha who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, he is the slayer of Kamsa, he crushed the pride of serpent Kaliya.


Munir Munipriyash Chithrakoodaranya Nivasakrith | Kabandhaha  Dhandakesho Ramo Rajeevalochana: ||

Lathangavanasanchari  Netha Pachavadipathi : | Sugreeva: Sugreevasakho Hanumath  Preethamanasa: ||

Sethubandho Ravanarir Lankadhahana Thathpara: | Ravanyari: Pushpakstho Janakee Virahathura: ||

Ayodhyadhipathi Sriman Lavanari: Surarchitha: | Suryavamshash Chandhravamshi Vamshi Vadhyavisharadha: ||

Gopathir  Gopavrindhesho Gopo Gopeeshathavritha: | Gokulesho Gopaputhro Gopalo Go Ganashraya: ||

Poothanarir Bakarishcha  Thrinavarththa Nipathaka: | Agharir  Dhenukarishcha Pralambarir Vrajeshvara: ||

Arishtaha Keshishathrur Vyolasura Vinashakrith | Agnipano Dhugdhapano Vrindavana Lathashritha: ||

Yashomathisutho Bhavyo Rohinee Lalitha: Shishoo: | Rasamandalamadhyastho Rasamandala Mandana: ||

Gopikashathayoodhardhi Shakhachooda Vadhodhyatha: | Govardhana Samudhdharththa Shakrajidh Vrajarakshaka: ||


Vrishabhanuvaro Nandha Anandho Nandhavardhana: | Nandharajasutha: Shreesha : Kamsari: Kaliyanthaka: ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Monday, 29 May 2017

Sri Balabadhra Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 21 – 30




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









I shall meditate upon Lord Balabadhra who is adorned in magnificent crown, marvelous earrings, Danda, Shikha, and Vanamala, he symbolizes Kali and Kala, he is covered in protective shield, he can be vicious, he represents Rudra, Kalagni at the time of deluge, he absorbs the Universe and its living beings at the end of Yuga, he represents great serpent, Panini, Shasthrabashyakara, Pathanjali, Kathyayana, Padmanabha, he dwells in supreme abode Sri Vaikundham, he symbolizes Yajja and performer of Yajja, he is Hari who is golden complexioned, he is personified as Vamana/dwarf, he is Krishna, Vishnu, Mahavishnu, he has great effulgence, he is most excellent, he represents swan/spiritual preceptor, he is Lord of Yoga, he is embodied as Koorma/giant tortoise,  Varaha/wild boar, Mathsya/giant fish, he represent Maharishi Narada, he is Sanaka, Kapila, Kala and he is supreme Lord who bestows all the auspiciousness to worshiper, he always functions for the welfare of deities, he is Dhaththathreya, Prithu, he is eminent, he is Rishabha and illustrious among Bhargava, he is personified as Dhanvanthari/greatest physician, he is embodied as half lion and half man, his impending incarnation as Kalki, he is Nara and Narayana as well, he is Ramachandra, Raghavendhra, Kosalendhra and illustrious among the clan of Raghu, he is Kakustha, he is ocean of mercy, he is Rajendra and he is supremely mesmerizing with attractive limbs, he is valours, he is most venerable Dhasharathi, he is the delight of Kaushalya, he is personified as Saumithri/Lakshmana, Bharatha, he is Dhanvi who is wielded in powerful bow and arrows, he is the annihilator of enemies, he inflicts excruciating pain on enemies, he creates dreadfulness in enemies, he is decked in protective shield, Gadga, he is terror to enemies, he crushed the Shambhukodhanda/Shivadhanus, he is the protector of fire sacrifices, he is the Lord of Yajja, he is the slayer of Mareecha, he is the destroyer of clan of demons and Thadaka, he is the protector of Vibheeshana, he sincerely and delightfully followed the words of  his father, he is the annihilator of Viradha, he resided in the dense wood.



Mukudi Kundali Dandi Shighandi Gandamandali | Kali:  Kalipriya: Kalo Nivathakavacheshvara: ||

Samharakridh Rudravapu: Kalagni Pralayo Laya: | Mahahi: Panini: Shasthrabhashyakara: Pathanjali: ||

Kathyayano Padmanabha: Spodayanorangama: | Vakundo Yajjiko  Yajjo Vamano Harino Hari: ||

Krishno Vishnur  Mahavishnur: Prabhavishnur Visheshavith | Hamso Yogeeshvaro Koormo Varaho Narado Muni: ||

Sanaka: Kapilo Mathsya: Kamadho Devamangala: | Dhathththathreya: Prithur Vridhdha: Rishabho Bhargavoththama: ||

Dhanvantharir Nrusimhashcha  Kalkir Narayano Nara: | Ramachandhro  Raghavendhra: Kosalendhro Raghoodhvaha: ||

Kakustha: Karunasindhu Rajendhra: Sarvalakshana: | Shooro  Dhasharathi Sthratha Kausalya anandhavardhana: ||

Saumithrir Bharatho Dhanvi Shathrugna: Shathruthapana: | Nishangi Kavachi Gadgi Shauri Jyahathakoshtaka: ||

Baddhagodhamgulithrana: Shambhu Kodhandabhanjjana: | Yajjathratha Yajjabhartha Mareecha Vadhakaraka: ||

Asurarir Thadakarir Vibheeshana Sahayakrith | Pithruvakyakaro Harshi Viradharir Vanechara: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sunday, 28 May 2017

Sri Parashurama Sahasranama Sthothram – Agni Puranam – || Phalashruthi: || Lyrics and meanings 1 – 21



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










The above are the thousands of sacred names of Bhargavarama who is born in the illustrious clan of Bhrigu, he is Sreerama and he is deserved to be eulogized and venerated with sincere devotion, he has the effulgence of thousands and millions of rays of Lord Surya, he have attractive matted hair locks, he is profound in Veda and Vedanga, he is wise and always immerses in the duties and responsibilities of Swadharma, he have supreme radiance, decked in garlands, bow and arrows, he has pleasing disposition, he is illustrious among Raghu clan, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, Oh! Raghuththama kindly shower your grace on us, he has great splendor and undiminishing radiance, he represents trinities and all the deities, he is divine personified as ascetic Bhargava, extremely valorous who quivered the Earth, he established ten yojanas of land elevated from the ground, he is Bhargava who is  Mahayogi.


Sri Bhargava speaks “ Oh! Rama, I am not a mighty warrior, or I have no companion or name, it is surprising and miraculous to see the similiarities in appearance between us.”


Sri Rama who is supreme Lord spoke in an extreme delight “ The divine personified in a fierce form which horrified the whole of Universe, it was for the welfare of the Universe and to eradicate the troubles of the deities, Vishnu who is personified as Bhargavarama born in the illustrious clan of Bhrigu, he is Janardhana who is the protector of living beings, he is divine personified  as Viprendhra Bhargavarama in order to shower his blessings.”


Bhargava speaks “ Oh! Raghava, Oh! Raghavesha, Dharma/righteousness, Dhridathvam/firmness, triumph in battlefield, endless fame, power, strict following of Yoga practices are close to my vicinity,  I am extremely  pleased to listen praising with the sacred hymns, whoever recites or listens to these verse would remain prominent among twice born, it would eradicate the wrath of Bhramin, it pleases Pithrus, it also provides abundance of happiness for hundreds times, it augments  fame of the clan and it pleases mother as well, it brings cleverness and skill in the worshiper, it bring abundance of happiness, state of good health and state of well being in the family, it augments fame of the clan with virtuous grand children.  These sacred verses would bring the pieties of thousands of Ashwamedha Yaga, veneration of idol of Rama should be done placing in a sanctified dias and performance of ablution and installation of Kalasha/pitcher before the idol are part of it, recitation of these sacred names of Bhargava who is supreme Lord Hari should be done with intense devotion and dedication, veneration of Lord Rudra is highly propitious and worship of Jagathguru is considered as highly auspicious, recitation of sacred hymns of Lord Parashurama would provide higher status with abundance of wealth, fame, courage, intelligence, contentment, virtuous offspring and good health, it also provides various supernatural powers like  Anima, Lakhima, Prapthi, Aishvaryam, and various siddhis, it brings harmony in living beings, prosperity in the world, and honor in various lands, these sacred hymns should be recited in the early hours of dawn, noon and dusk, offering the texts praising the glories of Lord Parashurama would bring back the lost relatives, it would bring eternal presence of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi in the clan, and the worshiper would be blessed with highest of the pieties with the grace of  Bhargavarama.”



Yevam Namnam  Sahasrena  Thushtava  Bhriguvamshajam | Sreerama: Poojayamasa  Pranipatha  Pura:saram ||

Kodisoorya  Pratheekasho Jada Makuda  Bhooshitha: | Veda Vedanga  Parajja: Svadharmaniratha : Kavi: ||

Jwalamalavritho Dhanvi Thushta: Praha Raghooththamam | Sarvaishvaryam Samayuktham  Thubhyam  Pradham  Raghooththamam ||

Svathejo Nirgatham Thasmath Pravishadh Raghavam Thatha: | Yadha  Vinirgatham Theja: Bhramadhya: Sakala: Sura: ||

Chelushashcha  Bhramasadhanam  Chakampe Cha Vasundhara | Dhadhaha Bhargavam  Theja: Pranthe Vai Shatha Yojanam ||

Adhasthadh Urdhvathashchaiva Hahethi Krithavanjjana: | Thadha Praha Mahayogi  Prahasan Iva Bhargava: ||

Sri Bhargava Uvacha –
Ma Bhaishta Sainika  Ramo Maththo Mithro Na  Namatha: | Roopena  Prathimenapi Mahath Ashcharyam  Adhbhutham ||

Sri Rama Uvacha –
Yadh Roopam  Bhaktho  Labdham  Sarvaloka Bhayangaram | Hitham Cha  Jagatham  Thena Devanam  Dhukhashathanam ||

Janardhana Karobhyadhdhya Vishno Bhrigu Kulodhvaha | Asheesho Dhehi Viprendhra  Bhargavas Thadh Anantharam ||

Uvachashir  Vacho  Yogi Raghavaya  Mahathmane | Param Praharshamapanne  Bhagavan  Ramam Abhraveeth ||

Sri Bhargava Uvacha –
Dharme Dhrudathvam  Yudhi Shathrudhatho Yashas Thadhadhdhyam Paramam Balam Cha | Yoga Priyathvam Mama Sannikarsha:Sadhasthu The  Raghava Raghavesha ||

Thushto Atha Raghava: Praha Maya Proktham Sthavam Thava | Ya:  Padeth Shrunuyadh Api Shravayedh Va Dhvijothaman ||

Dhvijeshvakopam Pithruth: Prasadham  Shatham Samanam Upabhoga Yuktham | Kule  Prasoothim Mathruth: Prasadham Samam Prapthim Prapnuyach Chapi Dhakshyam | Preethim  Chagryam Bandhavanam  Nirogam  Kulam  Prasoothai: Pauthra Vargai: Sametham ||

Ashwamedhasya  Sahasrena  Phalam Bhavathi Thasya  Vai | Dhrithadhdhyai: Snapayedh Ramam Sthalyam Vai Kalashosthitham ||

Namnam Sahasrenanena Shraddhaya Bhargavam Harim | So Api Yajja Sahasrasya  Phalam Bhavathi Vanchitham ||

Poojyo Bhavathi Rudrasya Mama Chapi Visheshatha: | Thasman Namnam Sahasrena  Poojayedh Yo Jagathgurum ||

Japan Namnam Sahasram Cha Sa  Yathi Paramam Gathim | Sri:  Keerthir Dheeras Dhrithis Thushti: Santhathishcha Niramaya ||

Anima Lakhima  Prapthir  Aishvaryadhyashcha  Siddhaya: | Sarvabhootha Suhruthvam  Cha Loke  Vridhdhi: Para Mathi: ||

Bhaveth Prathashcha Madhyahne  Sayam Cha  Japatho Hare: | Namani Dhyayathe  Rama Sannidhyam Cha Harer Bhaveth ||

Ayane Vishuve Chaiva  Japanthva Likhya Pusthakam | Dhadhyadh Vai Yo Vaishnavebhyo Nashtabandho Na Jayathe ||

Na  Bhavecch Cha Kule Thasya Kashicha Lakshmivivarjjitha: | Varade  Bhargavas Thasya Labathe  Cha Sathamgathim


|| Ithi Sri Mahapurane  Dhasharathi Rama  Proktham Sri Parashurama Sahasranama Sthothram Sampoornam ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Balabadhra Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 11 - 20



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Lord Balabadhra who is divine soul personified as flawless Purusha, he is Parama and Purushoththama, he is Anantha, he is imperishable, he is Shesha, he is divine personified as Prakrithi, he represents Jeevathma and Paramathma, he dwells as Athman in living beings, he is invisible and eternal, he represents Chathurvyooha/4 kinds of appearances,  Chathurveda/ 4 Vedas, he is Chathurmooorthi /4 faced and  Chathushpadha/4 divisions, he is prime deity, he represents Prakrithi, he witnesses the functions of the Universe and its living beings, he is commander as well as greatest companion too, he is gracious, he represents great intellect and haughtiness as well, he is the Lord of senses, he represents all deities, he symbolizes wisdom, deeds, prosperity/wealth, he is unique/matchless/Advitheeya and Dhvitheeya as well, he has no specific forms, he represents full moon, he represents Virat/independent, Samrat,  powerful current, he is firm, he is unconquerable, he is Phaneedhra/King of serpent, he is manifested as serpent, he produces great hiss of serpent, he is Prabhu, he is decked in garland of precious gem, he is adorned in precious gem, he represents Vithala, Suthala,  Thalathala, Athala, Pathala, Rasathala, Mahathala, and Bhogithala, he represents Vasuki, Shankhachooda, Devadaththa, Dhanajjaya, Kambalashva, and  Dhritharashtra, he have great speed and powerful arms, he takes immense pleasure in the nectar of elixir Varuni, his eyes are swollen with the consumption of elixir of nectar, his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, he is decked in garlands of lotus flower, he is decked in Vanamala/flowers of woods, his voice is sweet like honey, he has mesmerizing beauty excels thousands of Kandharpa, he is worshiped by the beautiful young maidens of serpents, he is decorated in marvelous Noopura/anklets, Kadisoothra/waist belt, bangles and golden bracelets.


Paripoornathama: Sakshath  Parama Purushoththama: | Anantha: Shashvatha: Shesho Bhagavan Prakrithi: Para: ||

Jeevathma  Paramathma  Cha  Hyantharathma  Dhruvovyaya: | Chathurvyooha Chathurvedhash Chathurmoorthis Chathushpadha: ||

Pradhana: Prakrithi Sakshi Sanghatha: Sanghavan Sakhi | Mahamana Buddhisakhash Chetho Ahamkaravritha: ||

Indhreeyesho Devathathma  Jnana: Karma: Cha Sharma: Cha | Adhvitheeyo Dhvitheeyashcha  Nirakaro Niranjjana: ||

Virat Samrat Mahaughshcha Dhara: Sthanushcharishnuman | Phaneedhra: Phanirajashcha  Sahasraphanamandhitha: ||

Phaneeshvara: Phani Spoorthi: Phuthkari  Chithkara: Prabhu: |Maniharo Manidharo Vithalee Suthalee Thali ||

Athalee Suthaleeshcha Pathalashcha  Thalathala: | Rasathalo Bhogithala: Spurath Dhantho Mahathala: ||

Vasuki: Shankhachoodabho Devadhaththo Dhananjjaya: | Kambalashvo Vegatharo  Dhritharashtro Mahabhuja: ||

VaruniMadhamaththango Madhaghoornitha Lochana: | Padmaksha: Padmamali Cha Vanamali Madhushrava: ||


Kodikandharpa Lavanyo Nagakanya Samarchitha: | Noopuri Kadisoothri Cha Kadaki Kanakamgadhi ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Saturday, 27 May 2017

Sri Balabhadhra Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 1 - 10



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









Sri Balabhadhra who was born to Vasudeva and Rohini as eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, thousands of sacred names of Balabhadhra was narrated by Sage Garga to the young maidens of cowherds on the river banks of Yamuna, later it was described by Sage Pradhvipaka to Duryodhana who was one of the devoted disciples of Sri Balabhadhra/Balarama.


Duryodhana speaks “ Oh!  Pradhvipaka Mahamune, kindly narrates the glorious thousands of sacred names of Sri Balabhadhra which is highly confidential even to deities.”


Sri Padhvipaka speaks “ Oh! Maharaja, sacred names of Sri Balabhadhra are highly propitious and pure, it was most appropriate to enquire about the most auspicious hymns which is not easily attainable to deities, that was composed by Sage Garga, hence kindly listen to these sacred hymns with utmost devotion and faith, its highly auspicious hymn which was once narrated by Sage Garga to the young maidens of cow herds on the river banks of Yamuna.”


|| Nyasa: ||

Sri Balabadhra Sahasranama Sthothra is highly propitious hymns was composed by Rishi Gargacharya, it has Anushtup as Chandhas, Sankarshana as presiding deity, Balabhadhra is Beejam, Devi Revathi as Shakthi, Anantha as Keelakam, it is recited to please Lord Balabhadhra.

|| Dhyanam ||

I shall meditate upon Lord Balabhadhra who has great effulgence, he is pure, he is decked in magnificent crown, Kingini, bangles, he is adorned in marvelous earrings that keeps dangling on his attractive cheeks and it multiplies the beauty of his face resembles to lotus flower, he has stunningly beautiful appearance of dark clouds, he is wielded in Hala and Musala, he is Kamapala/Baladheva.


 I shall meditate upon Lord  Balabadhra, he is Ramabadhra and Rama, he is Sankarshana and Achyutha as well, he is the dearest darling of Devi Revathi, he is divine personified as Kamapala, he is wielded in Hala as weapon, he has the appearance of dark sky, he has fair complexion too, he is Baladeva who is elder to Achyutha, he is  slayer of Pralambha, he is immensely valorous, he is eminent son of Devi Rohini, he is Hari who is wielded in Hali and Musali, he is born in the illustrious clan of Yadhu, he is powerful, he is wielded in powerful bow and arrows, he carries lotus flower on his hand, he is Lagudi/armed in club, he is fond of playing melodious music on flute, he infiltrate the sacred river Kalindhi, he is valiant, he is powerful, he is Vasudeva, Anantha, he have thousands of faces, he is supreme Lord/independent, he represents Vasu, he is the consort of Vasumathi, he is Vasudeva who symbolizes wealth, he is illustrious among Yadhu, he is Yadhavendhra, he is Madhava, he is dearest darling of Vani, he is the Lord of Dwaraka and Mathura, he is benevolent, generous, proud, and gracious, he is flawless, he is primordial/Puranapurusha, he is Paresha/supreme Lord, he is Parameshvara.


||Om Klim Kalindhibhedhanaya  Sankarshanaya Swaha ||

Dhuryodhana Uvacha –

Balabhadhrasya Devasya  Pradhvipaka Mahamune | Namnam Sahasram  Me Bhruhi Guhyam Devaganairapi ||

Sri  Pradhvipaka Uvacha –

 Sadhu Sadhu Maharaja  Sadhu The  Vimalam Yashath | Yath Prashnath  Param Idham  Gargoktham  Devadhurllabham ||

Namnam  Sahasram  Dhivyanam Vakshyami Thava Chagratha | Gargacharyena Gopibhyo Dhaththam Krishnathade  Shubhe||

||Adha Nyasam ||
||Om Asya Sri Balabhadhra Sahasranama Sthothra Mahamanthrasya  Gargacharya Rishi: |Anushtup Chandha: | Sankarshano Paramathma  Devatha | Balabhadhra Ithi Beejam | Revatheethi Shakthi :| Anantha Ithi  Keelakam | Balabhadhra Preethyarthe Jape Viniyoga: ||

|| Dhyanam ||

Spuradh Amala Kireedam Kingini Kanganarham | Chaladhalaka Kapolam Kundala Sri Mukhabjam | Thuhinagiri Manojjam Neelameghambaradyam | Hala Musala Vishalam Kamapalam Sameede ||

Balabhadhro  Ramabhadhro Ramo Sankarshana Achyutha: | Revathiramano Deva:  Kamapalo Halayudha: ||

Neelambara: Shvethavarnno Baladevo Achyuthagraja: | Pralambhagno Mahaveero Rauheeniyo Prathapavan ||

Thalamko Musali Hali Harir Yadhuvaro  Bali | Sharapanir  Padmapanir  Lagudi Venuvadhana: ||

Kalindhibhedhano Veero Bala: Prabalordhvaga: | Vasudevakalanantha: Sahasravadhana : Svarat ||

Vasur  Vasumathibharththa  Vasudevo  Vasooththama: | Yadhooththamo Yadhavendhro  Madhavo  Vanivallabha: ||

Dhvarakesho Mathuresho Dhani Manee Mahamana: | Poornna: Purana Purusha: Paresha: Parameshvara: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Parashurama Sahasranama Sthothram – Agni Puranam – Lyrics and meanings 101 – 114



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Lord Parashurama who represents all the deities,  he is imperishable and he is beyond human intellect, he has the form of all the  deities as well as manifolds form too, he represents Chathurveda/Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharva, and he represents predominant emotions, he is clever and he is fond of clever people, he represents beginning ,end and emptiness, he is Vaikunda who dwells in the supreme abode of Sri Vaikundham, he constantly witnesses the deeds of living beings, he is the provider of fruit of deeds, he is wielded in vicious weapons, he is most eminent preceptor, he is supreme Lord/Parameshti, he is deserved to be eulogized, he is closest companion of Lord Kubera, he represents Sreekanda, he tormented  Surya, he is not covetous, he is profound is all Shasthras and he is the essence of Shasthrartha, he is supreme Lord, he has the effulgence of fire, he has Prithvi as feet, sky as head, directions as Shruthi, he is beyond human intellect, he represents Karana/kind of time, his face is the source of Bhraman, Kshathriya initiated from powerful arms, Vaishya from thighs, and Shudhra from feet,  all joints of limbs are the source of sacred rivers, clouds originated from his hair, ocean originated from his abdomen, he reclines in the supreme abode of Sri Vaikundha, he dwells as soul in living beings, he represents darkness/ignorance, illusion, he incarnated in the illustrious clan of Bhrigu on Earth, he is divine personified as the son of Devi Renuka, he is devoted disciple of Lord Mahadeva, he has numerous incarnations, he represents terminology and wealth, he is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, he is devoid of distress or sorrows,  he is Hrishikesha who is the Lord of senses, he is supreme Lord dwells as soul in living beings, he is the purifier of Universe, he is Vishvakarma who is the source of Universe and its living beings, he represent heaven, he has unique form with pot bellied, he is devoid of wrath, wickedness, desires, etc.. he is eternal, he guides us through the path of abandonement/renounciation, he symbolizes Kaivalya/eternal happiness and source of emanicipation, he witnesses the deeds of living beings, and he represents Vibhavasu/ Sun, Moon, Fire, he is extremely valorus and auspicious, he is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness to worshiper, he is the slayer of Kaitaba, heis supreme deity who is eminent and wise, he immerses in the meditation of Lord Shiva, he is divine, he is Nithyayogi who is engrossed in the regular Yogic practices, he has won over the senese, he symbolizes Karma, truth, austerities and religious vows, he is Hari who bestows abundance of boons to worshiper, he is the source of creation, preservation and destruction as well, he is Rama, he is supreme preceptor who symbolize wisdom and knowledge, he is beloved of Devi Renuka, he is born in the illustrious clan of Bhrigu, he represent Shathakrathu, he is the essence of Shruthi, he is beloved of devotees, he is serene and auspicious, he is exceptional, he is the essence of Adhyathmavidhya, he absorbs era, he is Rajendhra/Indhra among the kings, he is Bhoopathi/commander of world/consort of Goddess Bhudevi, he is Yogi, he is devoid of Gunas, he is storehouse of virtues, he is golden complexioned, he represents sacred scriptures, he is Balabhadhra, he bestows boons to Universe, he represents Veda and Vedanga, he symbolizes all deeds, he is Maheshvara.


Sarvadevamayo Achinthyo  Devathathma  Viroopadhrik | Chathurvedas Chathurbhavas Chathuras Chathurapriya: ||

Adhyanthashooro Vaikunda: Karmasakshi Phalapradha: | Dhridayudha: Skandhaguru: Parameshti Parayana: ||

Kuberabandhu: Sreekando Devesha: Sooryathapana: | Alubhdha: Sarvashasthrajja: Shasthrartha:  Parama: Puman||

Agnayasya: Prithvipadho Dhyumoordha Dikshruthi: Para: | Somantha: Karano Bhramamukha: Shathrabhujas Thatha ||

Vaishayoru Shoodhrapadhas Thu Nadhi Sarvangasandhika: | Jimoothakesho Abdhikukshis Thu Vaikundo Vishtarashrava: ||

Kshethrajja: Thamasa: Pari  Bhriguvamshodhbhavo Avani: | Athmayoni Renukeyo Mahadevo  Guru Sura: ||

Yeko  Naiko Akshara: Shreesha: Shripathir  Dhukhabhejasham | Hrishikesho Atha Bhagavan  Sarvathma  Vishvapavana: ||

Vishvakarma  Apavargo Atha  Lambhodhara Shareeradhrik |Akrodho Adhroha Mohashcha  Sarvatho Ananthadhrik Thatha ||

Kaivalyadheepa: Kaivalya: Sakshi Chetha  Vibhavasu: | Yeka Virathmajo Bhadhro Abhadhraha  Kaitabhardhana: ||

Vibhudho  Agravara: Gunashreshta: Sarva Devoththamoththama: | Shivadhyanaratho Dhivyo Nithyayogi Jithendhriya: ||

Karma Sthayam  Vratham  Chaiva Bhakthanugrahakridh Hari : | Sarga Sthithyanthakridh Ramo Viddhya Shareera Gurooththama: ||

Renukapranalingam Cha Bhriguvamsha: Shathakrathu: | Shruthiman Yekabandhushcha  Shanthabhadhra: Samajjasa: ||

Adhyathmaviddhya Sarashcha  Kalabhaksho Vishringala: | Rajendhro Bhoopathir  Yogi  Nirmayo Nirguno Guni ||


Hiranmaya: Puranashcha  Bhalabhadhro Jagathpradha: | Veda  Vedangaparajja: Sarvakarma  Maheshvara: ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Thursday, 25 May 2017

Sri Parashurama Sahasranama Sthothram – Agni Puranam – Lyrics and meanings 91 – 100



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall meditate upon Lord Parashurama who is the enemy of people who does not follow righteousness, he is serene, he is Vamadeva and he is immensely valorous, he symbolizes great valor, he is Sreenivasa who dwells in the abode of wealth and prosperity, he guides us through the righteous path, he has the luster of precious yellow metal, he has most attractive limbs, he is true Yogi and prominent among Dvija/twice born/Bhramin, he represents galaxy, he is virtuous and pure, he is the purifier of the Universe, he represents seasons Vasantha/spring, he is Madhava who is born in the clan of Yadhu/descendant of Madhu, he represents Greeshma/summer and mist, he is the source of progeny, he represents scorching heat, he symbolizes wisdom and intelligence, Thamas, and Parashara, he has great effulgence, he is born in illustrious clan, he represents Shishira/winter season, he symbolizes wealth, he is the source of Universe and its living beings, he is deserved to be eulogized, he is extremely valours and truthful, he  eradicates all the perils of the worshiper, he represents soul in living beings, he represents Anirudhdha, Dhaththathreya, Thrivikrama, Jamadhagni, Balanidhi, Pulasthya, Pulaha and Angira, he established Varnna such as Bhramana, Kshathriya, Vaishya and Shudhra, he is supreme preceptor, he symbolizes wrath/passion, he is Kalpavriksha/wish fulfilling tree to worshiper, he is profound in all art forms, he is Mahendhra, he is difficult to get pleased, he is the provider of various supernatural powers, he is Yogacharya who is profound in Yogic practices, he is Bhrihaspathi, he has no specific form/universal spirit, he is pure, he eradicates all kinds of illnesses and he is the greatest cure for all the illness, he is infallible/auspicious, he is unfailing/efficacious, he eradicates all kinds of calamities or unfavorable happenings, he is Mukunda who is devoid of troubles or distress, he has great brilliance, he is supreme preceptor, he is extremely gracious/auspicious, he is firm, he represents Chandhra/moon, Surya/sun, Shani/Saturn, Kethu, he took the form of human, he represents heaven, ether, sky, water, nectar, wind and son of moon, he personified as Bhrigu who undertakes extreme penances and austerities, he undertakes penances for several years, he is Mahaguru, he represents chief of the assembly, he entices the whole universe with his mesmerizing beauty, he symbolizes Vedic hymns, he is eloquent, he symbolizes wealth, he is firm, he represents mountain, he dwells in mountain peaks, he is Shambhu who is benevolent, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is the provider of auspiciousness and welfare, he is triumphant, he is embodied as Universe, he has numerous incarnations, he is storehouse of virtues.



Adharma shathrur Akshobhyo Vamadevo  Mahabala: | Vishvaveeryo Mahaveeryo Sreenivasa: Sathamgathi: ||

Svarnnavarnna  Varangashcha  Sadhdhyogi Cha Dhvijoththama: | Nakshathramali Surabhir  Vimalo Vishvapavana: ||

Vasantho Madhavo Greeshmo Nabhasyo Beejavahana: | Nidhadhas Thapano Medho Nabho Yoni: Parashara: ||

Sukhanila: Sunishpanna: Shishiro Naravahana: | Sreegarbha: Karanam  Japyo Dhurga: Sathya Parakrama: ||

Athmabhur  Anirudhdhashcha  Dhathathreyas Thrivikrama: | Jamadhagnir Balanidhi: Pulasthya:  Pulahoangira: ||

Varnni  Varnnagurus Chanda: Kalpavriksha: Kaladhara: | Mahendhro Dhurbhara: Siddhdho Yogacharya Bhrihaspathi: ||

Nirakaro  Vishuddhashcha Vyadhihartha  Niramaya: | Amogho Anishtamathano Mukundho Vigathajvara: ||

Swayam Jyothir Gurooththama: Suprasadho Achalas Thatha | Chandhra: Soorya : Shani:  Kethur Bhoomija: Somanandhana: ||

Bhrigur Mahathapa  Dheergathapa: Siddhadho Mahaguru: | Manthri Manthrayitha  Manthro  Vagmi  Vasumana: Sthira: ||


Adhrir Adhirshayo Shambhur  Mangalyo Mangalo  Vritha: | Jayasthambho Jagathsthambho Bahuroopo Gunoththama: ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Wednesday, 24 May 2017

Sri Parashurama Sahasranama Sthothram – Agni Puranam – Lyrics and meanings 81 – 90




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Lord Parashurama who is wielded on vicious weapon Parashu, he symbolizes Veda, he has the gait of lion, he has lion as celestial vehicle, his roar resembles to lion, he has sharp teeth and finger nails of lion, he embodied as giant tortoise ad carried Mount Mandhara on his back, he is wielded in powerful bow and arrows, he dwells in Sahasrachala and Mahendhra, he represents mind, heart, intellect, and ego, he auguments happiness of Goddess Kamala, he is primordial, he is adorned in garlands, mace,  and conch, he is mounted on magnificent chariot, he is devoid of passion and changes, he is powerful/wise, he eradicates ill fate of worshiper, he is  incorporeal, he represent passionate devotees, he is Madhava who is the consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, he is worshiped by deities, he is mighty warrior, unconquerable, and fearless, he is Shankara, he is eternal, he is deserved to be eulogized, he is Vishveshvara, he is Vishvamoorthi, he is Vishvarama and he is embodied as Universe, he has great stature, he is easily attainable to the virtuous people, he is Paramjyothi, he is imperishable, he dwells in the supreme abode of Sri Vaikundham, he is Pundareekaksha who has eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, he dwells as soul in living beings, he have thousands of heads, he is flawless Purusha, he have thousands of eyes and feet, he represents great virility, he represents Urdhvalinga, he is most excellent, he bestows various boons to worshiper, he have enthusiastic form/Unmaththavesha/intoxicated, he camouflage at his own will, he represents Sapthadhvipa/7 divisions of earth, he is embodied as Earth, he is twice born/Bhramin, he symbolizes righteousness and ensures the prevalence of righteousness on Earth, he is the essence of Veda, he is eternal, he is flawless and extremely gorgeous, he is omniscient, he is the source of happiness, he is too compassionate, he reclines on the water, he is Dhatha and he is the performer of tasks, he is Parathpara/supreme Lord, he is constant, pure, contented, and most desirable, he is companion to people in solitude, he is the source of welfare of the Universe and its living beings, he is the provider of Moksha, and fame/Keerthi, he symbolizes eternal fame and inspires his worshiper to achieve the same.



Parashvadhayudha: Shakhi Simhaga: Simhavahana: | Simhanadha: Simhadhamshtro Nago Mandhara Dhrik Shara: ||

Sahasrachalanivasi  Cha Mahendhrakritha Samshraya: | Mano Buddhir Ahangaraka: Kamalanandhavardhana: ||

Sanathanathama: Sragvi Gadhi Shanghi Rathangabhrith | Nireeho Nirvikalpashcha  Samartho Ananrthanashana: ||

Akayo Bhakthakayashcha  Madhavo Atha Surarchitha: | Yodhdha Jetha  Mahaveerya: Shankara: Santhatha: Sthutha: ||

Vishveshvaro  Vishvamoorthir  Vishvaramo Atha Vishvakrith | Ajanabhahu: Sulabha: Paramjyothi: Sanathana: ||

Vaikunda: Pundareekaksha: Sarvabhoothashayasthitha: | Sahasrasheersha  Purusha: Sahasraksha: Sahasrapath ||

Oordhvaretha  Urdhvalinga : Pravaro  Varadho Vara: | Unmaththavesha: Pracchanna: Sapthadhvipa Mahipradha: ||

Dhvija Dharmaprathishtatha  Vedathma  Vedakricchaya: | Nithya: Sampoornnakamashcha  Sarvajja: Kushalagama: ||

Kripapeeyusha Jaladhir  Dhatha Kartha Parathpara: | Achalo Nirmalas Thriptha: Sve  Mahimna Prathishtitha: ||

Asahaya: Sahayashcha  Jagadhethurkarana: | Mokshadha: Keerthidhas Chaiva  Preraka: Keerthinayaka: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Significance of Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Sthothram - || Phalashruthi: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||













Sri Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari is inseparable consort of Lord Shiva, they are primeval divine couple, supreme spirit and symbolizes union of Shiva Shakthi.  Sri Lalitha Sahasranama sthothram describes thousands of sacred names of Sri Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari, these sacred names describes the glories of supreme Goddess Sri Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari, it is considered as highest of sacred hymns, Thanthras, highly confidential matters relating to creation of Universe and its living beings,  it provides spiritual fervor and supreme wisdom and knowledge to the worshiper.  Lord Hayagreevah who is the preceptor of Goddess Sri Sarawathi describes the splendor of Goddess Sri Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari to Sage Agasthya.  He narrates that these sacred thousands of names of Goddess Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari is highly confidential, highly propitious, it is capable to cure all kinds of illnesses, it provides abundance of wealth to worshiper, it eradicates the accidental and untimely death, ultimately long life to the worshiper.  It is capable to provide virtuous offsprings to the childless couple, it provides the merits of bathing in the sacred river Ganga and various sacred rivers, it provides the meritorious rewards of installation of thousands and millions of Linga on the sacred land of Kashi, it provides  highly meritorious reward of performance of Ashwamedha Yagam on the river banks of Ganga during the hours of eclipse, it provides the reward of creating wells in the place of needs during the time of water scarcity, Annadhanam etc., recitation or listening to the thousands of sacred names Goddess Sri Lalitha Thripurasundhari is highly propitious than the above righteous deeds.  It eradicates all the sins of worshiper.  It is highly auspicious to worship Goddess Sri Lalitha Thripurasundhari during the night of Pournami, it eradicates all kinds of incurable illnesses and troubles from evil spirits,  whoever reads or listens to it on regular basis would be blessed with the eternal presence of Goddess Sri Saraswathi on their tongue, it gives high efficiency in speech, it is definite that even the King cannot compete with the fervent devotee of Goddess Sri Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari,  worshiper who recites these sacred names of Goddess Sri Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari will attain auspicious grace and even the presence of the worshiper is capable to eradicate all the sins.  There is no sacred hymn superior to Srividhya and there is no deity superior to Sri Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari, hence it is difficult to get the fortune to recite the sacred names of Goddess Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari, it is possible only for the people who have attained several pieities in their previous births and people who have no more births in future, it is impossible to read these sacred names of Goddess Sri Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari without her grace.   Worship of Goddess Sri Lalitha Mahathripurasundhari with these thousands of sacred names is equivalent to worship of all the deities, therefore the worshiper attains all those meritorious rewards of worship of all the deities, it is also important to read the hymns after thorough learning of its meanings.


Sri Lalitha Sahasranama Sthothram - Lyrics & meanings 


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Monday, 22 May 2017

Sri Parashurama Sahasranama Sthothram – Agni Puranam – Lyrics and meanings 71 – 80



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall meditate upon Lord Parashurama who is deserved to be venerated, he is the commander of the Universe, he represents Shiva and protector as well, and he represents seven tongues of fire, he is pure,  he represents fire sacrifices, oblations and performer of fire sacrifices too, he is wielded in fierce weapons, he represents elevation, growth, Bhraman, and sacred river, he is Hara who represents living and nonliving creatures, he has subtle form, he is Vivasvan, he represents Thushti /contentment,Pushti/ nourishment,Kala/ various art forms,Masa/ month, Paksha/fortnight, Vasara/time, day, Rithu/seasons, Yuga/long mundane period of years, Kala/era, Lingam/idol, and  soul in living beings,  he is permanent, he is immortal, he has pleasing disposition, he is Nakula, he dwells as prana in living beings, he is the source and doorway  to heaven, he is the source and doorway to obtain progeny, he is the doorway to liberty from repeated births, he is embodied as three worlds, he is the source of liberation from repeated births, he is the source of wealth, he is pure, he is embodied as Universe, he symbolizes virility, he symbolizes pieties, he is deserved to be eulogized and he is fond of being eulogized, he represents Bhikshu/mendicant, house, family, head of the family, person asks for alms, and birds, he has  King of bird as celestial vehicle, he has the speed of mind, he explores during the dark hours of night, he is the destroyer of elephant and demons, he represents heaven, he is most worshiped and eulogized deity, he represents kinsman, brother, friend, relative, father, mother, and son, he is dearest of Gayathri, he has great stature, he represents Mandhatha, he dwells as soul in living beings, he is the provider of prosperity, success and happiness, he bestows well-being and fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, he represents Chandhas, Vyakarana and Shruthi, Smrithi, and Purana, he is personified as Vamana/dwarf, he is Jagathkala/era and Yugadhipa/commander of Yugas as well, he represents Samaveda/Pranava as well, he is personified as human, he is incarnated as Skandha and Vaishravana, he represents soul/mind, intellect,  and emotions , he is Hrishikesha who is Lord of senses, he is Padmanabha who has lotus flower on his navel, he fond of  being eulogized with sacred hymns.


Hotha Netha  Shivas Thratha Sapthajihvo Vishuddhapath | Svaha  Havyashcha Kavyashcha  Shathagni Shathapashadhrik ||

Arohashcha  Nirohashcha  Theertham Theerthakaro Hara: | Characharathma  Sookshmas Thu  Vivasvan Savithamritham ||

Thushti: Pushti: Kala Kashta  Masa: Pakshas Thu Vasara: | Rithur  Yugadhi Kalas  Thu  Lingam  Athma Atha Shashvatha: ||

Chiranjeevi Prasannathma  Nakula: Pranadharana: | Svargadhvaram  Prajadhvaram  Mokshadhvaram  Thrivishtapam ||

Bhukthir Lakshmis Thatha Mukthir Viraja Virajambara: |Vishvakshethram  Sadhabeejam  Punyashravana Keerthana: ||

Bhikshur  Bhaukshyam Griham Dhara  Yajamanashcha  Yachaka: | Pakshi Cha  Pakshavahashcha  Manovego Nishachara: ||

Gajaha  Dhaithyaha  Naka: Puruhooth: Purushtutha: | Bandhavo Bandhuvargashcha  Pitha Matha  Sakha Sutha: ||

Gayathrivallabha: Pramshur Mandhatha  Bhoothabhavana: | Siddharthakari  Sarvathadhash Cchandho Vyakaranam Shruthi: ||

Smrithir  Gathopashanthashcha  Purana: Pranachacchur: | Vamanashcha  Jagathkala: Sakrithashcha  Yugadhipa: ||


Udhgeetha: Pranavo Bhanu: Skandho Vaishravanas Thatha | Antharathma  Hrishikesha: Padmanabha: Sthuthipriya: ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||