Sri Ganapathi Sthothram by Sri Adishankaracharya – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha/Sindhoorananam, who has great effulgence, attractive white teeth, wielded in Pasham and Ankusham, two hands are in Abhya/shelter and Vara/boon posture, he has four hands and three eyes, he is adorned in serpent across the chest as Yajjopaveetha, and he is seated on the fully blossomed lotus flower.  He is decorated in marvelous crown and earrings, sparkling ornaments as armlets, and gem studded bangles, he has intense luster, and he carries two lotus flowers that are freshly bloomed during the hours of early dawn, he is decked in beautiful anklets made of precious yellow metal, I shall meditate upon Lord Ganesha who  is seated on a marvelous throne decorated with attractive chamaras, he has pleasant disposition and he resides in supreme celestial abode which steals the intellect of the poets and intellectuals, he eradicates severe perils and sins, he symbolizes the syllables of Kshadakshara, his appearance resembles to Gajendhra/King of elephants.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Ganesha/Thundhilam, who is worshiped by Virinchi/Lord Bhrama and Lord Vishnu, he is eulogized by Viroopaksha, illustrious Rishis and Sages who are desired to envision Lord Gireesha  offers initial offering and  venerates Lord Ganesha, he is the dearest son of Vamalochana who is worshiped by Suras and Asuras and pious devotees,  I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha who is enthusiastic and has great radiance of Adithya, he has pleasant disposition, accompanied by the divine sounds of drum, arouses the intellect of the pious, he is supreme bliss and supremely gorgeous with the wide ears resembles to elephant, he is the provider of liberation from repeated births to his passionate devotees, hence I shall earnestly prostrate before Lord Vakrathuna who is the commander of Ganas.  Whoever reads or listens to the above glorious verses praising the splendor of Lord Ganesha with utmost faith and devotion would be relieved from poverty and miseries,  these verses are capable to fulfil all the desires of the worshiper, he/she would be blessed with virtuous offspring, family, relatives, and companions.

Suvarnna Varnna Sundharam  Sithaikadhantha Bandhuram | Griheetha  Pasha Ankusham  Varapradha Abhayapradham | Chathurbhujam Thrilochanam  Bujangamopaveethinam | Praphulla Varijasanam  Bhajami Sindhoorananam ||

Kireeda  Hara Kundalam  Pratheeptha Bahubhooshanam | Prachanda Rathna Kankanam  Prashobhithanghrayashtikam | Prabhatha  Soorya  Sundharambaradhvaya Pradharinam | Sarala Hema Noopuram  Prashobhithanghri Pankajam ||

Suvarnna Dhanda Manditha Prachanda Charuchamaram | Grihapratheernna Sundharam  Yugakshanam  Pramodhitham | Kaveendhra Chiththa Ranjjakam  Mahavipaththi Bhanjjakam | Shadakshara Svaroopinam  Bhajeth Gajendhra  Roopinam ||

Virinchi Vishnu Vandhitham  Viroopalochana  Sthuthim | Gireesha  Dharshanecchaya  Samarpitham  Parashaya | Nirantharam Surasurai: Saputhra Vamalochanai: | Mahamakhesham Ishta Karmasmritham  Bhajami  Thudhilam ||

Maghaoughalubdha  Chanjjalarka Manjju Gujjitharavam | Prabuddhachiththa Ranjjakam  Pramodhakarnna chalakam | Ananyabhakthi Manavam  Prachanda Mukthidhayakam | Namami Nithyam Adharena  Vakrathunda Vinayakam ||

Dharidhryavidhravanamashu Kamadham  Sthothram  Padedhethadhajasramadharath | Puthri Kalathra Svajaneshu Maithri  Pumanmavedheka  Varaprasadhath ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Yekakshara Ganapathi Sthavam by Maheshvara/Thrailokhya Mohana Kavacham – Sri Rudrayamala Thanthram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha who is the remover of all kinds of obstacles, he is worshiped by deities at the beginning of all endeavors.

Goddess Sri Parvathi speaks “ Oh! Bhagavan, Oh! Devadevesha/Lord of Lords, who always works for the welfare of the Universe and its living beings, I would like to listen to the glorious Kavacham of Yekakashara Manthra which is highly pleasing to intellect as well as soul, kindly narrate those glorious verses which are dearest to me in the prescribed format.”

Lord Shiva speaks “ Oh! Devi, kindly listen to me carefully to the  highly propitious hymns of  Yekakshara Manthra which is capable to fulfil all the desires of the worshiper, rememberance of those marvelous verses would remove all kinds of obstacles, worshiper should receite these auspicious hymns thrice/dawn, noon and dusk or once in a day on regular basis, it will eradicates all the fears in battle fields and while expedition on mountain peaks, it would protect the worshiper from Bhootha/spirit Vethala, and evil effects caused from changes in planetary positions, whoever recites these glorious verses of Gananayaka, even the unwise would turn into intelligent with all kinds of siddhi/supernatural powers, these sacred armor of Lord Ganesha are superior among the sacred hymns and it is highly confidential, it is hardly ever known to the world of humans.”   

The following are the propitious hymns which is highly confidential was narrated by Lord Mahesha, Yekakshara Mahamanthra is praising the splendor of Lord Ganesha, it has Thrishutp as Chandhas, eulogizes the glories of presiding deity Lord Vighnesha.  It has ‘Gam’ as Beejam, and Omkara as Shakthi, it is recited to fulfil all the desires of the worshiper, and  it removes all kinds obstructions.

Dhyanam –

 I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vighnaraja, who eradicates all kinds of fears of worshiper, he is decked in crescent moon, he has the luster of crimson colored lotus flower, he has the brilliance of Lord Adithya, he is seated on the lustrous lotus flower, he has three eyes, he is wielded in Pasham and Angusham shakthi, he have elephant face, he is adorned in serpent as sacred thread across the chest, and two hands showers Abhaya/shelter and Varadha/boons hastha posture respectively.

Kavacham –

“I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha to protect our head, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Gajanana to protect our organs, I shall earnestly pray to Lord  Ganapathi to protect our eyes, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Gajakarnna to our ears, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Gananatha to protect our  cheeks, I shall earnestly  pray to Lord Ganesha who is worshiped by Gandharvas to protect our sensory organs, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who has attractive appearances to protect our face, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is the dearest son of Goddess Girija to protect our chin, I shall earnestly pray to  Lord Ganesha who is highly enthusiastic leader of Ganas to protect our tongue, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha to protect our teeth, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Vinayaka to protect our words, I shall  earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Mahothkada to protect us from all kinds of perils, I shall  earnestly pray to Lord Gajaskandha to protect our back of shoulders, I shall  earnestly pray to Lord Vighnanashana to protect our arms, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Heramba to protect our hands, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is mighty Lord/Mahabala to protect our chest, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganapathi to  protect our hearts, I shall earnestly pray to Lord  Mahodhara/Lord who have pot belly to protect our stomach, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is compassionate to  protect our navel, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is adorable to Suras/beloved of Suras to protect our back portions, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Vikada to protect our waist areas, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who worships Lord Guha to protect our productive organs, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is the commander of Ganas to protect our thighs, calves, etc..  I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Gajapradha/chief of Gaja, he is fond of Dhurjadi/Dhurjadipriya to protect our knee and ankles respectively, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Dhurjjaya to protect our feet, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is the leader of Ganas/Gananayaka to protect our all joints, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Amodha to protect from foremost part, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Pramodha to protect us from backwards, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Siddhesha to protect us from south, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Vighnadhararchitha to protect us from the left, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Chinthamani Vinayaka to protect us from east, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Vakrathunda to protect us from south-eastern, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is the son of Uma/Umasutha to protect us from southern part,  I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha/Ganeshvara who is the remover of obstacle to proect us from south-western parts, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who have wide big ears of elephant/Gajakarnna to protect us from northwest, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is Eshanandhana/ dearest son of Lord Mahesha, he symbolizes wealth and all supernatural powers  to protect us from north-east, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha/Vinayaka to protect from upper regions, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha who is mounted on celestial vehicle mouse to protect us from the base, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Ganesha /Gajanana to protect us during day hours  that has intense luster of Goksheera, let Lord of Ganakreeda protect us during the hours of dark, let Lord of Sura protect us during the hours of Sandhya/confluence of day-noon, noon-evening, and early hours of dawn,  I shall earnestly pray to Lord Gajanana  who is wielded in Pasham and Angusham to protect us from evil spirits and evil effects caused by the changes in planetary positions, I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who symbolizes Sathvam, Rajas, Thamo gunas, speaking abilities, intellect, wisdom, Vedas, compassion, Chathurvidha Dharma, Lakshmi/wealth, Lajja, Keerthi/fame, illustrious clan etc.. I shall earnestly pray to Shankarathmaja/dearest darling son of Lord Shankara, he is Sriman, he is Ekadhantha who  is the provider of abundance of wealth, grain, house, family, virtuous offspring, suitable companion to his fervent devotees. Oh! Devi, whoever reads or listens to the above glorious verses once or twice a day with utmost faith and devotion would be blessed with fame and all kinds of supernatural powers, these are highly propitious and confidential hymns which is capable to eradicate all kinds of sins of the worshiper, it fulfils all the desires of the worshiper within a period of six months, supreme Lord Ganesha is remover of obstacles and all that evil effects caused by the changes in planetary positions, he is the destroyer of enemies, he is the protector from all perils, Oh! Devi, Yekakshara Ganapathi Kavacham is highly propitious and confidential that remves all the obstacles of the worshiper, it should be recited by following strict austerities and worship Lord  Ganadhipa.  ”

The above are the Ekakshara Mahamanthra is sacred armor praising the glories of Lord Ganesha was narrated by Lord Mahesha, it is higly propitious hymns which provides all kinds of siddhis to worshiper.

Namasthasmai Ganeshaya  Sarva Vighnavinashine | Karya Armbheshu Sarveshu Poojitho Ya:  Surairapi ||

Sri Parvathyuvacha - 

Bhagavan Devadevesha  Lokanugrahakara: | Idhani Shrothumicchami Kavacham Yath Prakashitham ||

Yekaksharasya  Manthrasya  Thvaya Preethena  Chethasa | Vadhaithadhvidhivaththeva  Yadhi  They Vallabasyaham ||

Eshvara Uvacha –

Shrunu Devi Pravakshyami Nakhyeyamapi They Dhruvam | Yekaksharasya  Manthrasya Kavacham Sarvakamadham ||

Yasya Smarana Mathrena  Na Vighna: Prabhvanthi Hi | Thrikalam Yekakalam Va Ye Padanthi Sadha Nara: ||

Thesham Kvapi Bhayam Nasthi  Sangrame Sangade Girau | Bhoothavethala Rakshobhir Grahaishchapi Na Badhyathe ||

Idham Kavachamajjathva Yo Japedh  Gananayakam | Na Cha Siddhim Avapnothi Moodo  Varsha Shathairapi ||

Aghoro Mey Yadha Manthro Manthranam Uththamoththama: | Thadhevam Kavacham Devi Dhurllabham Bhuvi Manavai: ||

Gopaneeyam Prayathnena  Najyeyam Yasya Kasyachith | Thava Preethya  Maheshani Kavacham Kadhyathe Athbhutham ||

Yekaksharasya Manthrasya  Ganakashcharshireeritha: | Thrishtup Chandhasthu Vighnesho Devatha Parikeerthitha ||

Gam Beejam Shakthir Omakara: Sarva Kamarththasiddhaye | Sarvavighnavinashaya Viniyogasthu Keerthitha: ||

Dhyanam –

Rakthambhojasvaroopam  Lasadharuna Sarojadhiroodam Thrinethram Pasham Chaivakusham Va  Varadham Abayadham Bahubhir Dharayantham | Shakthya Yuktham Gajasyam Prithuthara Jadaram Nagayajjopaveetham Devam Chandhrardhachoodam Sakalabayaharam  Vighnarajam Namami ||

Kavacham –

Ganesho Mey Shira: Pathu Phalam Pathu Gajanana: | Nethre Ganapathi: Pathu  Gajakarna : Shruthee Mama ||

Kapolau Gananathasthu Ghranam Gandharvapoojitha: | Mukham Mey  Sumukha: Pathu Chibukam Girijasutha: ||

Jihvam Pathu Ganakreedo Dhanthan  Rakshathu Dhurmukha: | Vacham Vinayaka: Pathu Kashtam  Pathu Mahothkada: ||

Skandhau Pathu Gajaskandho Bahu Mey  Vighnanashana: |Hasthau Rakshathu Herambho Vaksha: Pathu Mahabala: ||

Hridhayam Mey Ganapathir Udharam  Mey Mahodhara: | Nabhi  Gambheerahridhaya: Prishtam  Pathu Surapriya: ||

Kadim Me Vikada: Pathu Guhyam  Mey Guhapoojitha: | Ooru Mey Pathu Kaumaram  Januni Cha Ganadhipa: ||

Janghe  Gajapradha: Pathu Gulphau Mey  Dhoorjadipriya: | Charanau Dhurjaya: Pathur Sangam Gananayaka: ||

Amodho Mey Agratha: Pathu  Pramodha: Pathu Prishtatha: | Dhakshine  Pathu Siddhisho Vame  Vighnadhararchitha: ||

Prachyam Rakshathu Mam Nithyam  Chinthamani Vinayaka: | Agneyam  Vakrathundo Mey Dhakshinasyam Umasutha: ||

Nairithyam Sarvavighnesha: Pathu Nithyam  Ganeshvara: | Preethichyam Siddhidha: Pathu  Vayavyam  Gajakarnaka: ||

Kauberyam  Sarvasiddhisha: Eshyanyam Eshanandhana: | OOrdhvam  Vinayaka: Pathu Adho Mooshakavahana: ||

Dhiva  Goksheera Dhavala: Pathu Nithyam Gajanana: | Rathrau Pathu Ganakreeda: Sandhyo: Suravandhitha: ||

Pashankushabhayakara: Sarvatha: Pathu Mam Sadha | Graha  Bhootha Pishachebhya: Pathu Nithyam  Gajanana: ||

Sathvam Rajasthamo Vacham Buddhim Gnanam Smrithim Dhayam | Dharma Chathurvidham  Lakshmim Lajjam Keerthim Kulam  Vapu: ||

Dhanam Dhanyam Griham Dharan Pauthran Sakheemsthadha | Yekadhantho Avathu Shreeman Sarvatha: Shankarathmaja: ||

Siddhidham Keerthidham Devi  Prapadenniyatha: Shuchi: | Yekakalam Dhvikalam Vapi Bhakthiman ||

Na Thasya Dhurllabham Kinchith  Thrishu Lokeshu Vidhyathe | Sarvapapa Vinirmuktho Jayathe  Bhuvi Manava: ||

Yam Yam Kamayathe  Nithyam Sudhurllabha  Manoratham | Tham Tham Prapnothi Sakalam Kshanamasannathra Samshaya: ||

 ‘Mohanasthambhanakarshamaranocchadanam Vasham | Smarana Deva  Jayanthe  Na Athra  Karya  Vicharana ||

Sarva Vighnaharam Devam  Grahapeeda Nivaranam | Sarva Shathrukshayakaram Sarva Apannivaranam ||

Dhrithvedam  Kavacham  Devi  Yo Japen Manthram Uththamam | Na Vachyathe  Sa  Vighnaughau: Kadhachidhapi Kuthrachith ||

Bhurja Likhithva  Vidhivathdhvarayedho Nara: Shuchi: | Yekabaho Shira: Kande  Poojayithva  Ganadhipam  ||

Yekaksharasya Manthrasya  Kavacham Devi Dhurllabham | Yo Dharayen Maheshani Na  Vighnaurabhibhooyathe ||

Ganesha Hridhayam Nama Kavacham  Sarvasiddhidham | Padethva  Padayithvapi Thasya Siddhi: Karesthitha ||

Na  Prakashyam Maheshani  Kavacham  Yathra kuthrachith |Dhathavyam  Bhakthiyukthaya  Gurudevaparaya Cha ||

|| Ithi Sri Rudrayamale  Yekakshara Ganapathi Kavacham  / Thrailokhya Mohana Kavacham Sampoornnam ||

 || Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Ganapathi Sthava: by Garga Rishi - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Rishi speaks “ I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Ganesha who has no birth/Aja, he is beyond human intellect/Nirvikalpam, he has no specific form/Nirakaram, he doesnot requires any support system/self supported/Niralambam, he is the essence of Adhvaitha/unique, ultimate truth, he is eternal bliss/Chidhanandharoopam, he is supreme Lord, he is beyond gunas/properties, he is matchless, he is devoid of desires/nireeham, he is Parambhramam.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Ganesha who is incomparable, he is beyond description, he symbolizes Chidhanandham/eternal bliss, he is attainable through intense devotion and dedication, he is eulogized by Rishis and sages, he symbolizes sky, and he is the supreme Lord who is Parambhramam.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Ganesha who is the source of Universe and its living beings, he symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, he is Ganesha/Lord of Ganas, he is Gunesha/who symbolizes virtues, he is supreme Lord who receives initial offerings/Suradhim/Lord of Lords, he is the provider of well being/Sukhadhim, he is all pervading, he is worshiped by the Universe, he is Lord of Lords, he is Prambhramam.  I shall prostrate before the  supreme Lord Ganesha who  symbolizes Parambhramam, he is devoid of passion, he is  source all fields of knowledge and Universe, he is  Bhramaroopam, he is the essence of Shruthi, he is attainable through intense devotion and dedication,  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha who symbolizes Vishvam, he has various incarnations, he symbolizes supreme knowledge, he is ultimate truth, he is highly enthusiastic, he is the protector of deities from the demons, he is the protector of Universe and its living beings as well,  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha who is Rudraroopam/essence of Rudra, he has three eyes, he is the source of Universe and protector of the same, he is the source of supreme wisdom and knowledge, he is the essence of all Agamashasthras, he enlightens the knowledge of various philosophies to his fervent devotees, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha who  is the essence of Parambhrama, he is the symbol of Thrayivedha/Rig, Yajur,  and Sama, he eradicates Thamasic nature/darkness of ignorance in his worshiper, he imparts supreme wisdom to illustrious Rishis and Sages, he is devoid of desires and passions, he is  Ganesha who symbolizes Bhramaroopam,  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha who is the Lord of Bhramins who sincerely follows Bhraminic rites/Dhvijesham, he has the luster of moon/Shashangasvaroopam, he is the protector from the harsh rays of sun, he spreads streams of nectar like bliss to deities, he symbolizes greatest medicines.  I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha who symbolizes supreme radiance/Prakashasvaroopam, air/Vayuroopam, passions, various art forms, he is Shakthisvaroopam and he is the cause and source of all actions, he is Shakthiroopam, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Ganesha who receives initial salutation, he is all pervading,  he is the essence greatest philosophies, he  represents Universe and all deities, he is the source of Universe and its living beings, he represents Universe.  Whoever meditates upon the lotus feet of supreme Lord Ganesha would be freed the troubles and obstacles, like the worshiper under the rays and remain freed from all kinds all the troubles. Oh! Vishvambara/Lord who is embodied as Earth/protector of Earth, we are completely soaked in illusion, people who are surrendered at your lotus feet would be relieved from darkness of ignorance, hence kindly protect us.  Oh! Mahamune, Lord Ganesha would get highly pleased by the recitation of above sacred verses,  Oh! Lord  kindly provide us intense devotion at your lotus feet.”

Rishir Uvacha -

Ajam Nirvikalpam Nirakaramekam  Niralambam Adhvaitham Anandhapoornnam | Param Nirgunam Nirvishesham  Nireeham  Parambhramaroopam Ganesham Bhajem ||

Gunatheethamadhyam  Chidhanandharoopam  Chidhabasakam  Sarvagam Gnanagamyam | Munidhyeam Akasharoopam  Paresham Parambhramaroopam Ganesham Bhajem ||

Jagathkaranam Karanam Agnanaheenam Suradhim Sukhadhim Yugadhim Ganesham | Jagadhvyapinam  Vishvavandhyam  Suresham  Parambhramaroopam Ganesham Bhajem ||

Rajoyogatho Bhramaroopam Shruthijjam Sadhakaryasaktham Hridha Achinthyaroopam | Jagathkarakam  Sarvavidhya Nidhanam  Sadha Bhramaroopam Ganesham  Natha: Sma: ||

Sadha Saththvayogam Mudha  Kreedamanam  Surarin Harantham Jagathpalayantham | Anekavatharam  Nijajjnaharam  Sadha Vishnuroopam  Ganesham  Natha:  Sma: ||

Thamoyoginam  Rudraroopam Thrinethram  Jagaddharakam Tharakam Jnanahethum | Anekagamai: Svam Janam Bodhayantham Sadha  Sharvaroopam Ganesham Natha: Sma: ||

Nijairaudhaistharpayantham Karoghai: Suraughankalabhi: Sudha Sravinibhi: | Dhineshamshu Santhapaharam Dhvijesham Shshangasvaroopam Ganesham Natha: Sma: ||

Prakashasvaroopam Nabhovayuroopam Vikaradhihethum Kalakalabhootham | Anekakriyan Yekashakthisvaroopam Sadha Shakthiroopam Ganesham Natha: Sma: ||

Pradhanasvaroopam Mahathaththvaroopam Dharavariroopam Dhigeeshadhiroopam | Asathsathsvaroopam Jagadhethubhoopam Sadhavishvaroopam Ganesham Natha: Sma: ||

Thvadheeye Mana: sthapayedhdhanghriyugme Jano Vighnasanghanna Peedam  Labetha | Lasasooryabimbe  Vishale  Sthitheyam Jano Dhvanthabadham Kadham Va  Labetha ||

Vayam Bhramitha: Sarvadhajjanayogadha Labdhva Thavanghrim Bahoonvarshapoogan | Idhaneem Avapthasthavaiva  Prasadhath Prapannan Sadha Pahi  Vishvambaradhya ||

Yevam Sthutho Ganeshasthu Santhushtoabhoon Mahamune | Kripaya  Parayopethoabhidhathum Than Prachakrame ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Gananathashtakam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before Lord  Ganesha who is the chief of Ganas/Gananayaka, he have marvelous features with large tooth and huge stature, he has the luster of precious yellow metal, he have pot sized belly and wide eyes.  I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who is the chief of Ganas/Gananayaka, he is adorned in serpent as Yajjopaveetha/sacred thread across the chest, his face has the luster of moon, I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who is the chief of Ganas/Gananayaka,  he is dearest darling of Goddess Ambika, he is the source of delight of Goddess Ambika, he is positioned with Goddess Ambika, he is fond of fervent devotees, he is highly enthusiastic,  I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who is the chief of Ganas/Gananayaka, he is decked in various precious gem decorated ornaments, he is adorned in various precious ornaments, he is most attractive deity with unique features,  I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who is the chief of Ganas/Gananayaka, he has the face resemblance to Gaja/elephant, she is illustrious among deities/Surashreshta, his wide big ears resembles to Chamara, he is wielded in Pasham and Angusham,  I shall prostrate before Lord Ganesha who is the chief of Ganas/Gananayaka, he is the destroyer of obstacles, he is pure with no obstruction, he is the provider of Sarvasiddhi.  Whoever recites or listens to the Ganashtakam on daily basis would get their desires fulfilled and remain intelligent and wealthiest always.

Yekadhantham Mahakayam Thaptha Kanchana Sannibham | Lambodharam Vishalaksham  Vandhe Aham Gananayakam ||

Maunjji Krishnajinadharam  Naga Yajjopaveethinam | Balendhu Sukalamaulim Vandhe Aham Gananayakam ||

Ambika Hridhayanandham Mathribhi: Pariveshtitham | Bhakthipriyam Madhonmaththam Vandhe Aham Gananayakam ||

Chithra  Rathna Vichithrangam Chithramala Vibhooshitham | Chithraroopadharam  Devam Vandhe Aham Gananayakam ||

Gajavakram Surashreshtam Karnna Chamara Bhooshitham | Pasham Angushadharam  Devam Vandhe Aham Gananayakam ||

Mooshakoththamam Aruhyam  Devasura Mahahave | Yodhdhukamam Mahaveeryam  Vandhe Aham Gananayakam ||

Yaksha Kinnara Gandharva  Siddha Vidhyadharai Sadha | Sthooyamanam Mahabahum Vandhe Aham Gananayakam ||

Sarva Vighnaharam Devam Sarva Vigna Vivarjitham | Sarva Siddhi Pradhatharam  Vandhe Aham Gananayakam ||

Ganashtakam Idham Punyam Ya: Pade Sathatham Nara: | Siddhyanthi Sarvakaryani Viddhvavan  Dhanavan Bhaveth ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Subramanya Karavalamba Ashtakam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Oh! Valleeshanatha/Lord of Goddess Valli, kindly protects us, I shall surrender to you, we have no one to protect, Oh! Swaminatha, you are too compassionate and you are closest associate of distressed people, you have the resemblance to the lustrous lotus face of Lord Eesha and Parvathi, your lotus feet are worshiped by Devaganas/deities.  Oh! Valleeshanatha/Lord of Goddess Valli, kindly protects us, I shall surrender to you, we have no one to protect, you are the son of Devadhideva/Lord of Lords, you are the Lord of Devagana, your supple lotus feet are venerated by Dhevendhra, and your splendors are eulogized by Devarshi Narda and illustrious Rishis.  Oh! Valleeshanatha/Lord of Goddess Valli, kindly protects us, I shall surrender to you, we have no one to protect, you are the source of grains to living beings, you are the destroyer of all kinds of illnesses in the world, you are the provider of fortune and fulfils the desires of your sincere devotees, you symbolizes Shruthi/Veda, Agama/sacred scriptures and Pranava/sacred syllable’OM’.  Oh! Valleeshanatha/Lord of Goddess Valli, kindly protects us, I shall surrender to you, we have no one to protect, he is accompanied by deities, he is wielded in Krauncha, Shakthi, Shoola, Chapa and various Shasthras, and he is adorned in magnificent earrings and mounted on the celestial vehicle peacock.  Oh! Valleeshanatha/Lord of Goddess Valli, kindly protects us, I shall surrender to you, we have no one to protect, he is positioned in the middle of numerous chariot of Devadhideva, he resides in the Devendhrapeedanagaram, he is wielded in powerful bow and arrows, he is valorous and hes the destroyer of enemies, he is surrounded by thousands and millions of deities.  Oh! Valleeshanatha/Lord of Goddess Valli, kindly protects us, I shall surrender to you, we have no one to protect, he is decorated in various precious ornaments all over his body, he is decked in gem studded crown, garlands, earrings, and armor etc… Oh! Veera/warrior, you are surrounded by stars, victorious immortals/Amara/deities and sincere devotees. Oh! Valleeshanatha/Lord of Goddess Valli, kindly protects us, I shall surrender to you, we have no one to protect, Oh! Gangeya/son of sacred Ganga who symbolizes Panchakshara, deities, Rishis, Panchamritha etc.. Oh! Valleeshanatha/Lord of Goddess Valli, kindly protects us, I shall surrender to you, we have no one to protect, Oh! Karthikeya/foster child of stars of Karthika, kindly shower your compassionate grace on us, kindly eradicate our lust, illnesses, impure and wicked intellect.

Oh! Dhvija/Bhramin, Whoever reads or listens to the Sri Subramanyashtakam would attain abundance of pieities and remain liberated with the grace of Lord Subramanya, whoever reads or listens to the Subramanyashtakam in the early ours of dawn would be freed from sins of thousands and millions of births instantly.

Hey! Swaminatha Karunakara Dheenabandho | Sri Parvatheesha Mukha Pankaja Padmabandho | Srishadhi Devagana Poojitha Padhapadma | Valleesha Natha Mama Dhehi Karavalambam ||

Dhevadhi Devasutha Devaganadhinatha | Dhevendhra Vandhya Mridhupankaja Manjjupadha  Devarshi Naradha Muneedhra Sugeetha Keerthey | Valleesha Natha Mama Dhehi Karavalambam ||

Nithyannadhana Niratha Akhila Rogaharin | Bhagya Pradhana Paripooritha Bhakthakama | Shruthyagama Pranava Vachya Nijaswaroopa | Valleesha Natha Mama Dhehi Karavalambam ||

Krauncha Surendhra Parigandana Shakthi Shoola| Chapadhi Shasthra Parimanditha Dhivyapane |Sri Kundaleesha Dhritha Thunda Shikheendhravaha | Valleesha Natha Mama Dhehi Karavalambam ||

Dhevadhi Deva Rathamandala Madhyamethya | Dheendhra Peedangaram Dhridachapahastha | Shooram Nihathya Surakodibhireedyamana | Valleesha Natha Mama Dhehi Karavalambam ||

Heeradhi Rathna Varayuktha Kireedahara | Keyoora Kundala Lasath Kavachabhirama | Hey Veera Tharaka Jaya Amara Bhrindha Vandhya | Valleesha Natha Mama Dhehi Karavalambam ||

Panchaksharadhi Manu Manthritha Gangathoyai: | Panchamrithai: Pramudhithendhra Mukhair Muneedhrai: | Pattabhishikthamaghavaththanayasa Natha | Valleesha Natha Mama Dhehi Karavalambam ||

Sri Karthikeya Karunamrithapoornna Dhrishtya | Kamadhi Roga Kalusheekritha Dhushta Chiththam | Seekthva Thu Mamava Kalanidhi Kodikantha | Valleesha Natha Mama Dhehi Karavalambam ||

Subramanyashtakam Punyam Ye Padanthi Dhvijoththama: They Sarva Mukthimayanthi Subramanya Prasadhatha: ||

Subramanyashtakam Idham Pratharuththa Ya: Padeth | Kodi Janmakritham Papam Thath Kshanaththasya Nashyathi ||

|| Ithi Sri Subramanya Karavalambashtakam Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Subramanya Dhyanam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall surrender to the lotus feet of Lord Guha who has six marvelous faces that has the luster of vermilion, illustrious son of Lord Rudhra who has divine peacock as celestial vehicle; he is the commander of army of deities.  I shall meditate upon Lord Sharavana who is the son of Lord Eesha, he is decked in magnificent golden earrings on his six faces, he is decorated in precious ornaments all over his body, and he is decked in powerful weapons.  I shall worship and prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness, his beautiful face is decorated with vermilion that spreads intense luster of moon, he is decked in Keyoora/armlets and bracelets, and Hara/garlands, various precious ornaments all over his body, he is the provider of all kinds of well-being equivalent to the celestial abode heaven, he carries lotus flower, Shakthi, Kukkudam and a hand in Abhayahastha posture.  I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is wielded in  powerful weapon Shakthi/shakthidharam, he is the dearest son of Lord Shiva,  I shall prostrate before the Lord of Pulindha/Pulindhapathi/consort of Goddess Valli,  I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya whose lotus face has the brilliances of thousands of Lord Adithya,  I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock, I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who carries Kukkudam/hen, he is most favorable to deities,  I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is too compassionate,  I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who resides in the abode decorated with the flowers of Kalpaka,  I shall always prostrate before Lord Guha who has six faces/ Shanmugha.   He has powerful twelve arms, he has six faces, he is the son of Goddess Ambika, he is Kumara who has the brilliance of Lord Adithya,  I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock, he is initiated from colossal fire, he is powerful warrior, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Subramanya to fulfil all our desires.  I shall meditate upon Lord Shanmugha who has six faces that has the luster of moon and he is the essence of loveliness, brilliance of precious ornaments, decked in marvelous gem studded crown that spreads the luster of Adithya in the early hours of dawn, he is decked in bracelets and armlets, magnificent earrings on ears that spreads luster on the neck areas, he is decorated in beautiful Kanganam and Kingini etc…  I shall meditate upon Lord Guha who is the dearest son of Lord Shiva, who symbolizes Dhvadhashakshara, he is decked  in Banam, Gedakam, Angusham, Pasham, Dhanur, Chakram, Vajram, Shakthi, trident, and one hand in Abhayahastha posture, he has six faces, he is decorated with Cchathra and mounted on celestial vehicle peacock.  I shall repreatedly prostrate before Gangeya/son of sacred Ganga, who is conceived from colossal fire, he is appeared in the sacred pond, he symbolizes wisdom and valor, he is loveliest child Subramanya, he is  Lord of deities, he is Guha who is eternal and has the brilliance of Lord Rudra, he is the commander of army of deities and the stars in the milky way.  I shall prostrate before Lord of Lords/ Devadeva Lord Subramanya along with Lord Gajamukha/Ganesha, he is Karthikeya and Shadanana and Subramanya as well, I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya who is Devadeva/Lord of Lords mounted on the celestial vehicle peacock along with majestic flag positioned in the grand chariot.

Shadananam Kumkuma Rakthavarnnam Mahamathim Dhivya Mayoora Vahanam | Rudrasya Soonum Surasainya Natham Guham Sadha Sharanam Aham Prapadhye ||

Kanaka Kundala Manditha Shanmugham Kanaka Rajivirajitha Lochanam | Nishitha Shasthra Sharasana Dharinam Sharavanodhbhavam Eeshasutham Bhaje ||

Sindhoorarunam Indhu Kanthi Vadhanam Keyoora Haradhibhi: | Dhivyairabharanai Vibhooshithathanu  Swargasya Saukhyapradham | Ambhoja Abhaya Shakthi Kukkudadharam Rakthangarangam Shukam | Subramanyam Upasmahe Pranamatham Sarvarththa Samsiddhidham ||

Vandhe Shakthidharam Shivathma Thanayam Vandhe Punlindhapathim | Vandhe Banu Sahasram Ambudhanibham Vandhe Mayoorasanam | Vandhe Kukkudakethanam Suravaram Vandhe Kripambonidhim Vandhe Kalpaka Pushpashaila Nilayam Vandhe Guham Shanmugham ||

Dhvishadbujam Shanmugham Ambikasutham Kumaram Adithya Samana Thejasam | Vandhe Mayoorasanam Agni Sambhavam Senanyamadhyaham Abheeshta Siddhaye ||

Dhyayeth Shanmugham Indhu Kodi Sadhrusham Rathnaprabha Shobhitham | Balarkkadhyuthi Shadkireeda Vilasath Keyoora Haranvitham | Karnnalamkritha Kundala Pravilasath Kandasthalai shobhitham | Kanchi Kankana Kinkinee Varayutham Shrungara Sarodhayam ||

Dhyayeth Dheepsitha Siddhidham Shivasutham Shridhvadhashaksham Guham | Banam Gedakam Angushamshcha Varadham Pasham Dhanur Chakrakam | Vajram Shkthimasim Thrishoolam Abhayadham Dhaurbhir Dhritham Shanmugham | Basvacchathra Mayoora Vahasubhagam Chithrambaralankritham ||

Gangeyam Vahnigarbham Sharavana Janitham Gnanashakthim Kumaram | Subramanyam Suresham Guhamachalabhidham Rudra Thejasvaroopam | Senanyam Tharakaghnam Gajamukha Sahajam Karthikeyam Shadasyam | Subramanyam Mayoora Dhvaja Ratha Sahitham Devadevam Namami||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Gayathri Kavacham – Vashishta Samhitha - Lyrics and meanings

 

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Yajjavalkya speaks “ Oh! Swamin, Oh! Jagannatha, kindly narrate the glorious myth of Bhramaroopam which is highly propitious and treatise of 64 art forms, that protects from severe perils and miseries, I would like to listen to  the sacred armor of divine embodied as sacred hymns, kindly describe them in a prescribed manner.”

Lord Bhrama replied “ Goddess Gayathri Kavacham is composed by Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva, it has Rig, Yajur, Sama  and Atharvana as Chandhass, it is recited to eulogise the glories of  Parambhramaswaroopa Goddess Sri Gayathri.  Goddess Bhuvaneshvari is the protector of all and all the living beings remains protected with her grace, without her protective armor everything remains defenseless, it has Bhargam/splendor and Yukthi  as Beejam, Dheeyam/intelligence as Keelakam, it is recited to attain Purushartha, it is recited by assuming the presence of Rishi on head, Nyasa on  face, Devatha in heart, Beejam in highly confidential place, Shakthi on  feet, Keelakam on navel, she is Mahavidhya who symbolizes 32 syllables, she represents Sankhyayana Gothram, it is recited Dvadhashalaksha (12 + Laksha) times along with appropriate Nyasa and Karangam/offerings with particular gestures  to get abundance of pieties, proper utterance of words consisting of four syllables three times with Anuloma and Viloma, followed with Karanganyasa, Dhasha mudra is  used  to invoke Goddess Sri Gayathri who is the the protector of each and every limbs and point of intersection, it is followed by meditation, Mudra/gestures, Namaskaram, reciting hymns praising the glories of preceptor etc..  would provide highly meritorious rewards.”

“ Sri Gayathri Kavacham is highly propitious hymns composed by Lord  Bhrama, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra, it has Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana as Chandhass, presiding deity is Parambhrama Swaroopini Goddess Sri Gayathri, it has  Bhur as Beejam, Bhuva: as Shakthi, Svaha as Keelakam, it is recited to please Goddess Sri Gayathri.”

I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gayathri who has great splendor, carries water vessel on her hand, she is pure and has supreme effulgence, she is the essence of all philosophies, she is the mother of sacred Veda/Vedamatha, I shall prostrate before  Goddess Sri Gayathri by reciting  Om Bhur Bhuva: Svaha: Thath Savithur and assume her eternal presence in my heart, I shall prostrate before  Goddess Sri Gayathri by reciting Om Bhur Bhuva: Svaha: Varenyam and assume her eternal presence on my head, I shall prostrate before  Goddess Sri Gayathri by reciting Om Bhur Bhuva: Svaha: Bhargo Devasya and assume her eternal presence on my tuft, I shall prostrate before  Goddess Sri Gayathri by reciting Om Bhur Bhuva: Svaha: Dheemaheethi and assume her eternal presence as protective shield, I shall prostrate before  Goddess Sri Gayathri by reciting Om Bhur Bhuva: Svaha: Dheeyo Yo Na: and assume her eternal presence on my eyes, I shall prostrate before  Goddess Sri Gayathri by reciting Om Bhur Bhuva: Sva: Prachodhayath as Asthra.”

"I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gayathri who symbolizes liberation from repeated births, she is stunningly gorgeous, she has beautiful face and has luster of blue, she is decked in marvelous gem studded crown, she is the essence of Veda and sacred scriptures, she is Goddess Gayathri who carries Angusham, trident, Kapalam, Shakham, Chakram, lotus flower on one hand, two hands are in Varada/boons and Abhaya/shelter hastha postures,  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gayathri earlier, I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Savithri on south, I shall meditate upon Goddess Saraswathi on north, Kindly bless us with Bhramavidhya,  I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Gayathri to protect us from all directions and protect us from evil spirits, Oh! Rudrani kindly protect us from all directions, Oh! Bhramani, Oh! Vaishnavi kindly protect us from upwards, Oh! Bhuvaneshvari kindly protect us from ten directions, I shall offer salutation and remember Bhramasthra that would provide clarity in speech, I shall offer salutation and remember Bhramadhandam that would protect from all fierce weapons, I shall offer salutation and remember Bhramasheersha which would protect from enemies, Oh! Vedamatha who symbolizes Sahasrakshara, kindly protects us always with the Devisooktham,  Oh! Devatha, who symbolizes Chathushashti Kala and Beejashakthi kindly protects us. I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Gayathri kindly protects waist areas and navel of all the living beings, heart and throat, tongue and eyes, forehead and head, ears and nose, cheeks and lips, neck areas and upper part of arms, hands, Oh! Jathavedethi, Oh! Gayathri,  Oh! Thrayambakethi who symbolizes Dhashakshara, kindly protects our ankle and feet, let those 24 syllables of sacred Gayathri hymns protects our all body parts, above are the sacred armor of Goddess Gayathri, she is Shodashi whose armor is capable to remove all kinds of miseries and perils of the worshiper, whoever recites or listens to the sacred armor of Goddess Gayathri would provide Chathushashtikala, wisdom and knowledge and prosperity, it would eradicates all the sins committed to women, cows, Bhramin, companions, and various sins, ultimately it would leads to Parambhrama, whoever perform veneration of Goddess Gayathri with fresh alluring flowers, and recitation of sacred hymns would provide the pieties of hundreds and thousands of years worship, adoration of sacred hymns of Goddess Gayathri on throat and Shikha would provide abundance of pieties, Gayathri Mahamanthram would bring the honor of Jeevanmuktha to the worshiper, Oh! Viprendhra, veneration of Goddess for Shatham Sahasrakam, Dhasha Shatham Ashtotharam Shatham would bring abundance of merits, Oh! Vipra, veneration of Goddess Gayathri during the hours sandhya with utmost faith and devotion, recitation of sacred hymns of Gayathri and performance of rite in appropriates hours would bring all kinds of siddhis, recitation of sacred hymns with prescribed rite would bring abundance of meritorious rewards and eradicates sins committed in various births,  Oh! Vipra, it should be performed early hours of dawn, noon and dusk, it should be recited with prescribed discipline, Panchopacharam, Homadhravyam etc.. it would bring the proficiency in sacred hymns like Sage Vishvamithra,  Vedavyasa, Vachaspathi who are fervent devotees of  Devi, recitation of sacred hymns of Goddess Gayathri for Sahasra/thousands of times would eradicate miseries and perils, recitation of thousands and millions of times would eradicate severe perils and miseries, recitation of crores of times would bring all that desires by the worshiper and long life."

Yajjyavalka Uvacha –

 Swamin Sarva Jagannatha  Samshayoasthi Mahaman Mama | Chathu: Shashtikalanam Cha Pathakanam Cha Thadhvatha ||

Muchyathe Kena Punyena  Bhramaroopam Kadham Bhaveth | Dhehm Cha  Devatharoopam Manthraroopam Visheshatha: ||

Kramatha: Shrothumicchami Kavacham Vidhipoorvakam ||

Bhrama Uvacha –

Gayathrya: Kavachasyasya Bhrama Vishnu: Shivo Rishi: ||

Rig Yajur Sama Adharvani Chandhamsi Parikeerthitha:| Parambhramaswaroopa Sa Gayathri Devatha Smritha ||

Rakshaheenam Thu Yathsthanam Kavachena  Vina Kritham | Sarvam Sarvathra Samrakshe Sarvangam Bhuvaneshvari ||

Beejam Bhargashcha  Yukthishcha Dheeya: Keelakameva Cha | Purusharththa Viniyogo Yo Nashcha Parikeerthitha: ||

Rishim Moordhni Nyaseth Poorvam Mukhe Chandha Udheeritham | Devatham Hridhi Vinyasya Guhye Beejam Niyojayeth ||

Shakthim Vinyasya Padhayor Nabhau Thu Keelakam Nyaseth | Dhvathrishamththu Mahavidhya: Sankhyayanasa Gothraja: ||

Dhvadhasha Laksha Samyuktha Viniyoga: Prithak Prithak | Yevam Nyasavidhim Krithva Karangam Vidhipoorvakam ||

Vyahrithi Thrayam Uccharya Hyanuloma Vilomatha: | Chathur Akshara Samyuktham Karanganyasamachareth ||

Avahanadhibhedham Cha Dhasha Mudhra: Pradharshayeth | Sa Pathu Varadha Devi Anga Prathyanga Sangame ||

Dhyanam Mudhram Namaskaram Gurumanthram Thadhaiva Cha | Samyogam Athmasiddhim Cha Shadvidham Kim Vicharayeth ||

|| Asya Sri Gayathri Kavachasya  Bhrama Vishnu Rudra Rishaya: | Rig Yajur Sama Adharvani Chandhamsi | Parambhramaswaroopini | Gayathri Devatha | Bhur Beejam | Bhuva: Shakthi: | Svaha  Keelakam | Sri Gayathri Preethyarthe  Jape Viniyoga: ||

Om Bhurbhuva: Sva: Thath  Savithur Ithi Hridhayaya Nama : | Om Bhur Bhuva: Sva: Varenyam Ithi Shirase Svaha | Om Bhur Bhuva: Sva: Bhargo Devasyethi Shikhayai Vashat |Om Bhur Bhuva: Sva: Dheemaheethi Kavachaya Hum |Om Bhur Bhuva: Sva: Dhiyo Yo Na : Ithi Nethrathrayaya Vashat | Om Bhur Bhuva: Sva: Prachodhayadhithi Asthraya Phat ||

Varnnasthram Kundikahastham Shuddha Nirmala Jyothisheem | Sarva Thathvamayeem Vandhe Gayathreem Veda Matharam ||

Dhyanam –

Muktha  Vidhruma  Hemaneela Dhavala Cchayair Mukhaisthrikshanair  | Mukthamindhu  Nibanddha Rathnamakudam Thaththvartha Varnnathmikam | Gyathreem Varadhabhaya Angushakasham Shoolam  Kapalam Gunam | Shankham Chakramadharavindha Yugalam Hasthair  Vahantheem Bhaje||

Om Gayathri Poorvatha: Pathu Savithri Pathu Dhakshine | Bhramavidhya Cha Mey Pashchath Uththare Mam Sarasvathi ||

Pavaki Mey Dhisham Raksheth Pavakojjala Shalini | Yathudhaneem Dhisham Rakshedhyathu Dhanaganardhini ||

Pavamaneem Dhisham Raksheth Pavamana Vilasini | Dhisham Raudhreem Avathu Mey Rudrani Rudraroopini ||

OOrdhvam Bhramani Mey  Rakshedhadhasthadh Vaishnavi Thadha | Yevam Dhasha Dhisho Raksheth Sarvatho Bhuvaneshvari ||

Bhramasthra  Smaranadeva Vacham Siddhi: Prajayathe | Bhrama Dhandashcha  Mey Pathu Sarvashasthrasthrabhakshakra: ||

Bhramasheersha Sthadha Pathu Shathroonam Vadhakaraka: | Saptha  Vyahrithaya : Pathu Sarvadha  Bindhusamyutha: ||

Vedamatha  Cha Mam Pathu Sarahasya Sadhaivatha | Devisooktham Sadha Pathu Sahasrakshara Devatha ||

Chathu: Shashti Kala Vidhya Dhivyadhya Pathu Devatha | Beejashakthishcha Mey Pathu Pathu Vikrama Devatha ||

Thathpadham Pathu Mey Padhau Janghe Mey Savithu: Padham | Varenyam Kadidhesham Thu Nabhim Bhargasthadhaiva Cha ||

Devasya Mey  Thu  Hridhayam Dheemaheethi Galam Thadha | Dhiyo Mey  Pathu Jihvayam Ya: Padham Pathulochane ||

Lalade Na:  Padham Pathu Moordhanam Mey Prachodhayath | Thadhvarnna: Pathu Moordhanam Sakara: Pathu Balakam ||

Chakshushi Mey Vikarasthu Shrothram Raksheththu Karaka: | Nasapudervakaro Mey Rekarasthu Kapolayo: ||

Nikarasthvadharoshte Cha  Yakarasthoordhva Oshtake | Athyamadhye  Bakarasthu Gokarasthu Kapolayo: ||

Dhekara: Kandadheshe  Cha Vakara: Skandhadheshayo: | Syakaro Dhakshinam Hastham  Dheekaro Vamahasthakam ||

Makaro Hridhayam Raksheddhikaro Jadaram Thadha | Dhikaro Nabhidhesham Thu  Yokarasthu Kadidhvayam ||

Guhyam Rakshathu Yokara  OOru Mey Mana: Padhaksharam | Prakaro Januni Rakshecchokaro Janghadheshayo: ||

Dhakaro Gulbadhesham Thu Yathkara: Padhayugmakam | Jathavedhethi Gayathri Thryambakethi Dhashakshara ||

Sarvatha: Sarvadha  Pathu Apo Jyotheethi Shodashi | Idham Thu Kavacham Dhivyam Badha Shatha Vinashakam ||

Chathu: Shashti Kalavidhya Sakalaishvarya Siddhidham | Japarambe  Cha Hridhayam Japanthe  Kavacham Padeth ||

Sthri Go Bhramana Mirthradhi Dhrohadhyakhila Pathakai: | Muchyathe Sarvapapebhya: Parambhramadhi Gacchathi ||

Pushpanjalim Cha  Gayathrya Moolenaiva  Padeth Sakrith | Shatha Sahasra Varshanam Poojaya: Phalamapnuyath ||

Bhurjapathre Likhiththvaithath Svakande Dharayedhyadhi | Shikhayam Dhakshine  Bahau Kande Va Dharayedhbudha: ||

Thrailokhyam Kshobayeth Sarvam Thrailokyam Dhahathi Kshanath | Puthravan Dhanavan Sriman Nanavidhyanidhir Bhaveth ||

Bhramasthradheeni Sarvani Thadhangasparshanaththatha: | Bhavanthi Thasya  Thucchani Kimanyath Kadhayami They ||

Abhimanthritha Gayathri Kavacham Manasam Padeth | Thajjalam Pibatho Nithyam Purashcharya Phalam Labeth ||

Laghu Samanyakam Manthram Mahamanthram Thadhaiva Cha | Yo Veththi Dharanam Yujjan Jeevanmuktha: Sa Uchyathe ||

Sapthavyahrithi Vipendhra Sapthavastha: Prakeerthitha: | Saptha Jeevashatha Nithyam Vyahrithi Agniroopini ||

Pranave  Nithya Yukthasya  Vyahritheeshu Cha  Sapthasu | Sarvesham Eva  Papanam Sangare Samupasthithe ||

Shatham  Sahasram Abhyarchya  Gayathri Pavanam Mahath | Dhasha Shatham Ashtotharam Shatham Gayathri Pavanam Mahath ||

Bhakthiyuktho Bhavedh Vipra: Sandhyakarma Samachareth | Kale Kale  Prakarthavyam Siddhirbhavathi Nanyadha ||

Pranavam  Poorvamudhruthya Bhur Bhuvasvasthadhaiva Cha | Thuryam Sahaiva  Gayathrijapa Yeva Mudhahritham ||

Thureeyapadhamuthsrijya Gayathreem cha  Japedh Dhvija: | Sa Moodo Narakam Yathi Kalasoothram Adhogathi: ||

Mathradhau Jananam Proktham Mathranthe Mritha Soothrakam | Ubhayor Dhosha Nirmuktham Gayathri Saphala Bhaveth ||

Manthradhau Pashabeejam Cha  Manthranthe  Kushabeejakam | Manthramadhye  Thu Ya  Maya Gayathri Saphala Bhaveth ||

Vachikasthvahameva  Syadhupamshu Shathamuchyathe | Sahasram Manasam Proktham Thrividham  Japalakshanam ||

Akshamalam Cha Mudhram Cha Gurorapi Na Dharshayeth | Japam  Chakshaswaroopenamika  Madhyaparvani ||

Anama  Madhyaya Heenakanishtadhi Kramena Thu | Tharjjani Moolaparyantham Gayathri Japalakshanam ||

Parvabhisthu Jape Devamanyathra  Niyama:  Smritha: | Gayathri Vedamooathvadhvedha: Parvasu Geeyathe ||

Dhashabhir  Janmajanitham Shathenaiva  Pura Kritham | Thriyugam Thu Sahasrani Gayathri Hanthi Kilbhisham ||

Pratha:  Kaleyu Karthavyam Siddhim Vipro Ya Icchathi | Nadhalaye  Samadhishcha  Sandhyayam Samupasathe ||

Angulyagrena  Yajjaptham Yajjaptham Merulanghane | Asangya Cha  Yajjaptham Thajjaptham Nishpalam  Bhaveth ||

Vina Vasthram  Prakurveetha  Gayathri Nishphala Bhaveth | Vasthrapuccham Na Janathi Vridha  Thasya Parishrama: ||

Gayathreem Thu Parithyajya Anyamanthram Upasathe | Siddhannam Cha Parithyajya Bhikshamadathi Dhurmathi: ||

Rishichandho Devathakhya Beejam Shakthishcha  Keelakam | Niyogam  Na Cha Janathi Gayathri  Nishphala Bhaveth ||

Varna Mudhra Dhyanapadham Avahanavisarjjanam | Dheepam Chakram  Na Janathi  Gayathri  Nishphala Bhaveth ||

Shakthir Nyasasthadha  Sthanam  Manthra Sambodhanam Param | Thrividham  Yo Na Janathi Gayathri  Thasya  Nishphala ||

Panchopacharakamshchaiva  Homadhravyam Thadhaiva  Cha | Panchangam Cha  Vina Nithyam Gayathri Nishphala  Bhaveth ||

Manthrasiddhir  Bhavejjathu Vishvamithrena  Bhashim | Vyaso  Vachaspathir  Jeevasthutha  Devi Thapa: Smrithau ||

Sahasrajaptha Sa Devi  Hyupa Pathakanashini | Lakshajapye  Thadha  Thaccha  Mahapathakanashini | Kodijapyena  Rajendhra  Yadhicchathi Thadhapnuyath ||

Na Dheyam Parashishyebhyo Bhyabhakthebhyo Visheshatha: | Shishebhyo Bhakthiyukthebhyo Hyanyadha  Mrithyumapnuyath ||

||Ithi Srimad Vashishta Samhithoktham Gayathrikavacham Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||