|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||
Sri Soma sthothra is highly propitious
hymn composed by Rishi Gauthama, it has Anushtup as Chandhas, Soma as presiding
deity, and it is recited to please Lord Soma.
I shall reverentialy recite the sacred syllable “Vam” and offer salutation
with my thumb, I shall recite the sacred syllable “Veem” and offer salutation with my index
finger, I shall recite the sacred syllable “Voom” and offer salutation with my
middle finger, I shall recite the sacred syllable “Vaim” and offer salutation with
my ring finger and I shall recite the sacred syllable “Vaum” and offer
salutation with my ring finger, I shall recite the sacred syllable “Va:” and
offer salutation with my palm and back portion of palm, I shall recite the sacred syllable “Vam” and offer salutation
with my heart, I shall recite the sacred syllable a “Veem” and offer salutation
with my head, I shall recite the sacred syllable “Voom” and offer salutation
with my tuft, I shall recite the sacred
syllable “Vaim” and assume it as protective armor, I shall recite the sacred
syllable “Vaum” and offer salutation with my eyes, I shall recite the sacred
syllable ‘Va:” and assume it as Asthra, I shall recite Bhurbhuva: Suvarom and
offer salutation to all directions.
Dhyanam –
I shall prostrate before Lord Chandhra
who reveals his sparkling presence in the white sky, he is decked in garlands
of white fresh alluring flowers that releases intense fragrances, he is mounted
on the white grand chariot pulled by ten white horses, he is worshiped by all
the deities, he is Sudhamshu who spreads nectar like cool rays, he is wielded in
Gadha/mace and two hands are in Abhya/shelter and Varadha/boon posture
respectively, he is decked in ornaments Srivathsa and precious pearls.
I shall prostrate before Lord Soma, who
is born in the illustrious clan of Athreya, he rides on the grand chariot
pulled by ten white horses, he emerges from south-easthern side, he belongs to
the region of Yamuna, he is seated on
the rectangular seat, he is wielded in
mace, he is the consort of Devi Rohini,
I shall prostate before Lord Chandhra who represents prosperity, he is
Kalanidhi who lures the entire Universe with his loveliness, he is decked in
Keyoora/armlets and magnificent crown, he is the provider of boons to worshiper
who are surrendered at his lotus feet, his eyes has the resemblance to
Vasudeva, he is the cause of delight of Vasudha, he is Vidhu, he is adorned in
white flower garlands, he is smeared in highly fragrant white musk, he carries
white umbrella, he is Shashi, he is the source of life in the Universe, he
spreads neactar like cool rays, he is Soma, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Soma
to bless us with good health, he is King among Bhraman, he is brother to Rama/Mahalakshmi, he is King among
medicines, hence Rajaneekara kindly
protect us, he is precious gem decorated in the head of Lord Shankara, he has
attractive eyes resembles to Shargni/Lord Vishnu, he is Lord of stars, his lotus feet are capable to
guide us to cross the ocean of Samsara/material existence, he is
Kalyanamoorthi/auspicious, he is Varadha who provides abundance of boons to
worshiper, he is Karunarasavaridhi who is ocean of mercy, he is originated
while churning the milky ocean for nectar of immortality, Oh! Kalanatha, kindly
protect us, he is initiated from the milky ocean along with Chinthamani, Oh!
Kalpadhrumasahodhara/ brother to Kalpadhruma, kindly fulfil all our desires, Oh!
Chandhra, who appears in the clear sky, decked in garlands and ornaments of
white in color, wielded in mace, spreads intense white light, he has powerful
two arms, he resembles to nectar and provider of boons to worshiper, and he is
adorned in magnificent crown, Oh! Deva, kindly bless us. The above are the Nishakarasthothram praising
the splendor of Lord Soma, whoever recites or listens to it on daily basis
would be relieved from all kinds of miseries and perils.
|| Asya Sri Somasthothra
Mahamanthrasya Gauthama Rishi: |
Anushtup Chandha: | Somo Devatha | Somapreethyarthe Jape Viniyoga: ||
Vam
Angushtabhyam Nama: | Veem Tharjjaneebhyam Nama: | Vum Madhyamabhyam Nama: | Vaim Anamikabhyam Nama: | Vaum Kanishtikabhyam
Nama: | Va: Karathakaraprishtabhyam
Nama: |Vam Hridhayayam Nama: | Veem Shirase
Svaha: | Voom shikhayayai Vashat | Vaim Kavachaya Hum | Vaum Nethraya
Vaishat | Va: Asthraya Phat | Bhoorbhuva: Suvaromithi Dhigbandha: ||
Dhyanam –
Shvethambarojjvalathanum Sithamalyagandham |
Shvethashvayuktha Rathagam
Surasevithanghrim |Dhorbhyam Dhrithabhayagadham Varadham Sudhamshum |
Srivathsa Maukthikadharam Pranamami Chandhram ||
Agneyabhage Saradho Dhashashvacha
Athreyajo Yamunadheshajashcha | Prathyang Mukhastha Chathurashrapeede
Gadhadharo No Avthu Rohineesha: ||
Chandhram Namami Varadham
Shankarasya Vibhooshanam | Kalanidhim
Kantharoopam Keyoora Makudojjvalam ||
Varadham Vandhyacharanam Vasudevasya Lochanam | Vasudhahladhanakaram Vidhum Tham Pranamamyaham ||
Shvethamalyambaradharam Shvetha
Gandhanulepanam | Shvethacchathrollasan Maulim Shashinam Pranamamyaham ||
Sarva Jagath Jeevayasi Sudharasamayai:
Karai: | Soma Dhehi Mama Arogyam Sudhapooritha Mandalam ||
Raja Thvam Bhramanam Cha Ramaya Api Sodhara: | Raja Nathashchaudhadheesham Rakshamam Rajaneekara
||
Shankarasya Shirorathnam
Sharganishcha Vilochanam | Tharakanam
Adheeshasthvam Tharayasman Mahapadha: ||
Kalyanamoorthe Varadha
Karunarasa Varidhe | Kalashodhadhi Sanjjatha Kalanatha Kripam Kuru ||
Ksheerarnava Samadhbhootha Chinthamani Sahothbhava | Kamitharththan
Pradhehi Thvam Kalpadhruma Sahodhara ||
Shvethambara: Shvethavibhooshanadyo
Gadhadhara: Shvetharuchir Dhvibahu: | Chandhra: Sudhathma Varadha: Kireedi
Shreyamsimahyam Pradhadhathu Deva: ||
Idham Nishakarasthothram Ya: Padeth
Prathyaham Nara: | Upadhravathsa Muchyetha Na Athra Karya Vicharana ||
|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||