Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Sri Chandhrashtoththara Shathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










||Chandhra Beeja Manthra - Om  Shram Shreem Shraum Sa: Chandhraya Nama: ||


I shall meditate upon Lord Chandhra who is Sriman/symbolizes wealth, he is Shashadhara  and Chandhra as well, he is the Lord of stars, he is Nishakara who is the source of night, he is munificent, he is Sathpathi/mighty Lord, great ruler, follows righteous way, he is worshiped by pious and righteous people, he is Jithendhriya who have won over senses, he is Jagathyoni, he causes the movements of planets on its orbit, he is valorous, he is Lord of the Universe, he is wise, he is the protector of his worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he is nourishing and eradicates enemies, he is beloved of Ashtamoorthi /Sharva, Bhava, Rudra, Ugra, Bheema, Pashupathi, Mahadeva and Eshana, he is eternal, he destroys  miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, he is self-luminous, he is brilliant in nature, he dwells in the abode of heaven, he is Kaladhara and he represents Kala/Time, he represents desires and he fulfils the desires of the worshiper, he eradicates accidental and unexpected death of worshiper who undertakes austerities and regular worship  followed by prescribed rites, he is Kshapakara who eradicates sins of the worshiper, he  symbolizes perpetual prosperity, he is Jaivathru who is born in the illustrious clan of Jaivathru, he is pure and  splendid, he is victorious, he is the provider of success to worshiper, he is the Lord of nectar like ocean, he fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, he is the provider of Bhukthi as well as Mukthi, he is the provider of auspciousness, he eradicates the sufferings of poverty of worshiper, he is fond of Samagana, he is the protector of all, he is originated from milky ocean while churning the ocean for nectar of immortality, he eradicates repeated births of worshiper, he removes fear of the worshiper, he is accessible through devotion, he release bright rays and illuminate the Universe, he is the source of happiness in the Universe, he has no rivals, he undertakes severe austerities abstaining from food, he is devoid of passion, he is pure/infallible , he remains under cover of  shadows of Earth, he is righteous, he is the protector of the Universe, he eradicates the worldly desires of the worshiper, he auguments humility in worshiper, he is worshiped by pious, Rishis and sages, he is proficient in  all Agamashathras, he is omniscient, he is eulogized by Sanakadhis, he carries marvelous flag that has the symbol of  white/pure, bright umbrella , his attractive limbs have the luster of camphor, he represents cool moonlight, his beautiful limbs has the luster of camphor, he is adorned in precious yellow metal, he is decked is garlands of white flowers, he is smeared in white fragrant musk all over his body, he rides on the grand chariot pulled by ten horses, he is Dandapani who carries stick, he is wielded in powerful bow and arrows, he has beautiful eyes that has the luster of Kundhapushpa, he is originated from the milky ocean, he is born in the illustrious clan of Athreya Gothra, he is too compassionate and modest, he fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, he is Prabhu of Karkata/sign cancer, he is imperishable, he is seated in particular poster on the quadrangular seat, he is skillful, prudent, clever, he rides on divine celestial vehicle/grand chariot pulled by ten white horses, he is Vasu who is munificent/ cool ray of light resides in Vivasvan Mandala and Agneyavasa, he is the provider of prosperity, he is beloved of Maheshvara, he is restrained,  he undertakes reverential rotation of  Mount Meru, he resides on the center of Grihamandala/galaxy, he undergoes eclipse, he is Lord of planets, he is the Dwijaraja/twice born King, he has attractive lustrous forehead that smeared in auspicious mark, he has two powerful arms, he is worshiped by Dhvija/twice born/Bhramin,  he dwells in Mount Oudhumbhara, he is generous, he is the Lord of Rohini Devi, he  elevates on daily basis, he is eulogized by Rishis and illustrious sages, he is the provider of permanent bliss to worshiper, he is the source of happiness, he is fond of  Palasha Samith/ subtle branches of Palasha wood  offered to fire sacrifices.


|| Chandhra Beeja Manthra -  Om  Shram Shreem Shraum Sa: Chandhraya Nama: ||

Sriman  Shashadhara chandhro  Tharadheesho Nishakara: | Sudhanidhi: Sadharadhya: Sathpathi: Sadhupoojitha: ||

Jithendhriyo Jagathdhyoni: Jyothishchakra Pravarththaka: | Vikarthananujo Veero Vishvesho Vidhushampathi: ||

Dhoshakaro  Dhushtadhoora: Pushtiman Shishtapalaka: | Ashtamoorthi Priyo Anantha  Kashtadharukudaraka: ||

Svapraksha: Prakashathma  Dhyucharo Devabhojana: | Kaladhara: Kalahethu: Kamakrith  Kamadhayaka: ||

Mrithyu Samharako Marthyo Nithyanushtana Dhayaka: | Kshapakara: Ksheenapapa: Akshayavriddhi Samanvitha: ||

Jaivathrika: Shuchi Shubhro Jayi Jayaphalapradha: | Sudhamaya  Suraswami Bhakthanam  Ishtadhayaka: ||

Bhukthidho Mukthidho Bhadhro Bhaktha Dharidhrya Bhanjjaka: | Samaganapriya: Sarvarakshaka: Sagarothbhava: ||

Bhayanthakrith Bhakthigamyo Bhavabandhavimochaka: | Jagathprakashakirano Jagadhanandhakarana: ||

Ni: Sapathno Niraharo Nirvikaro  Niramaya: | Bhoocchayachadhitho Bhavyo Bhuvanaprathipalaka: ||

Sakalarththihara: Saumyajanaka: Sadhuvandhitha: | Sarvagamajja: Sarvajjo Sanakadhimunisthutha: ||

Sithacchathra Dhvajopetha: Seethango Seethabhooshana: | Sheethango Sheethabhooshana: Peethango Peethabhooshana: | Shvethamalyambaradhara: Shvethagandhanulepana: ||

Dhashvarathasamroodo Dhandapani: Dhanurdhara: | Kundhapushpojjvalakaro Nayanabjasamudhbhava: ||

Athreya Gothrajo Athyantha Vinaya: Priyadhayaka: | Karunarasasampoornna: Karkkada Prabhuravyaya: ||

Chathurashrasanarooda Chathuro Dhivyavahana: | Vivasvan Mandalagneya Vaso  Vasusamridhidha: ||

Maheshvara: Priyo Dhanthyo Merugothra Pradhakshina: | Grahamandala Madhyastho Grasitharkko Grahadhipa: ||

Dhvijarajo Dhyuthilako Dhvibhujo Dhvijapoojitha: | Audhumbaranagavasa  Udharo Rohinipathi: ||

Nithyodhayo Munisthuthyo Nithyanandhaphalapradha: | Sakalahladhanakaro Palashasamidhapriya: ||

|| Yevam Nakshathranathasya  Namnamashtoththaram Shatham ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||