Sri Ashtalakshmi Mahamanthra Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

|| Sri Lakshmi Narayana ||

The sacred hymns praising Lord Sri Lakshminarayana /Sri RamAnatha is highly promising, it was composed by Narayana Rishi, it has Virat as Chandhass, presiding deity is Sri Lakshminarayana, It has Am as Beejam, Um as Shakthi, Mam as Keelakam,  it is recited to please Lord Sri Lakshmi Narayana.   I shall meditate upon Lord Sri Lakshminarayana who is adorned in Srivathsam on his chest, he is Vishnu who is wielded on Shankha and Chakram, Goddes Sri Lakshmi who remains in the tembrace on his left, he is attired in majestic yellow silk garments, his right leg on the ground and left leg is folded, his right hand in Abhayahastha posture, left hand in the embrace of Lakshmi, he has attractive curly hair locks, he is attired in yellow majestic cloth, he is adorned in golden sacred thread across the chest, I shall  meditate upon RamAnatha after finishing the proceedings of veneration.

|| Moolamanthra: Om Namo Narayanaya ||

|| Sri Adhilakshmi ||

The glorious verses praising the splendor of Goddess Sri Adhilakshmi was composed by  Bhargava Rishi,  it has Anushtup and various Chandhass,  presiding deity is Goddess Sri Adhilakshmi,  Sreem as Beejam,  Hreem as Shakthi,  Aim as Keelakam,  it is recited to please Goddess Sri Adhilakshmi.  I shall meditate upon  Gooddess Sri Adhilakshmi who has two powerful arms, she has two eyes, her hands are in Abhaya and Varadhahastha postures repectively, she is adorned in garlands of fresh alluring flowers, she is divine personified seated on the lotus flower, she is seated in the middle of magnificent hall decorated in various flower garlands and earthen lamps that spreads intense luster all over the area, she is flawless, she is decked in various precious ornaments all over the body, she is attired in majestic white garment, she is adorned in marvelous crown and various ornaments, she is epitome of beauty, she is Shakthi as well as Adhilakshmi.

|| Moolamanthra: Om Sreem Adhilakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Santhanalakshmi ||

The glorious verses praising the splendor of Goddess Sri Santhanalakshmi was composed by  Bhrigurishi, it has  Nichyth Chandhass,  presiding deity is Goddess Sri Santhanalakshmi,  Sreem as Beejam,  Hreem as Shakthi,  Kleem as Keelakam,  it is recited to please Goddess Sri Santhanalakshmi.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Santhanalakshmi who has attractive hair locks, she is firm, her one hand in Abhayahastha posture, she carries Poornnakumbham in one hand, she is attired in crisp elegant garment, she is adorned in various pearl decorated ornaments, her two associates are immersed in serving her with Dheepam and Chamaram on both the sides, she is youthful and too compassionate, she is Maharajji /Empress as well as  Santhanalakshmi who fulfils all the desires of the worshiper.

|| Moolamanthra: Om Sreem Santhanalakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Gajalakshmi ||

The glorious verses praising the splendor of Goddess Sri Gajalakshmi was composed by  Shukra Rishi, it has Anushtup as Chandhass, presiding deity is Goddess Gajalakshmi,  Kam as Beejam,  Mam as Shakthi, Lam as Keelam,  it is recited to please Goddess Sri Gajalakshmi.  I shall meditate upon  Goddess Sri Gajalakshmi  who has four powerful arms, she is Mahalakshmi who is worshiped by two elephants on both the sides, her beautiful eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, her two hands are Varadha and Abhayahastha posture respectively, she carries lotus flower on the upper hand, she is attired in white elegant garment, she is seated on the lotus flower, she is Gajalakshmi.

|| Moolamanthra: Om Sreem Gajalakshmyai Nama: ||

||Sri Dhanalakshmi ||

The glorious verses praising the splendor of Sri Dhanalakshmi was composed by Parambhrama Rishi, it has Anushtup as Chandhass, presiding deity is Dhanalakshmi, Lam as Beejam,  Dham as Shakthi, Mam as Keelakam, it is recited to please Sri Dhanalakshmi.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Dhanalakshmi who is decked in magnificent crown, she has the complexion of precious yellow metal, she is decked in various precious ornaments all over the body, she has pleasing disposition, she carries Poornnakumbha on her right hand, she carries Chakram, Banam, Thamboolam on left hand, she is wielded in Shankham, lotus flower, Chapam, and a golden vessel on her hand, her large high raised bosom is covered beautifully, she is Dhanalakshmi who is epitome of beauty.

|| Moolamanthra:  Om Sreem  Dhanalakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Dhanyalakshmi ||

The glorious verses praising the splendor of Goddess Sri Dhanyalakshmi was composed by Parambhrama Rishi, it has Anushtup as Chandhass, presiding deity is Sri Dhanyalakshmi,  Dham as Beejam,  Lam as Shakthi, Mam as Keelakam, it is recited to please Sri Dhanyalakshmi.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Dhanyalakshmi  whose hands are  in Varadha and Abhayahastha posture respectively, she is decked in marvelous crown that spreads intense luster,  she is lotus born, her eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, she has the appearance of fruit of Kadamba, she has the resemblance to lotus flower, she has eight powerful hands, she is unblemished, she is attired in white crisp garment, she symbolizes kindness, she has attractive hair locks, she has pleasing disposition, she is well decorated, she is  decked in various precious ornaments all over the body, she is enthusiastic, she is stunningly gorgeous, she symbolizes wealth and grains.

|| Moolamanthra: Om Sreem Dhanyalakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Vijayalakshmi ||

The glorious verses praising the splendor of Goddess Sri Vijayalakshmi was composed by  Narada Rishi,  it has various Chandhass, presiding deity is Sri Vijayalakshmi,  it has Lam as Beejam,  Ksham as Shakthi,  Yam as Keelakam, it is recited to fulfil all the desires of the worshiper.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Vijayalakshmi who has powerful eight arms, she is divine personified seated on the majestic throne, she has pleasing disposition, she has attractive long and curly hair locks, she is decked in magnificent crown, she has the complextion of dark clouds, she is gorgeous with attractive limbs, she is decorated in various precious ornaments all over the body, she is wielded in Gadgam, Pasham, Chakram  and one hand in Abhyahastha posture, she carries Gedam, Angusham, Shankha and left hand in Varadhahastha posture, she is an Empress attired in grandeur, she is Shakthi, she has supreme radiance, she is mounted on swan, she symbolizes victory, she is the provider of success in endeavors.

|| Moolamanthra:  Om Sreem Vijayalakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Dhairya/Veera Lakshmi ||

The glorious verses praising the splendor of Goddess Dhairya Lakshmi was composed by  Rishi Narada, it has Thrushtup as Chandhass,  presiding deity is Veeralakshmi,  Lam as Beejam,  Ram as Shakthi, Lam as Keelakam,  it is recited to  attain good health,  fortune, various siddis, and to please Goddess Sri Veera Lakshmi.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Veeralakshmi who has eight powerful arms, she is Lakshmi who is seated on majestic throne, she has supreme radiance, she is decked in magnificent crown, she is adorned in various precious ornaments that spreads intense luster all over, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she is attired in crisp crimson colored garment, her hands are in Abhaya and Varadhahastha posture respectively, she is wielded in Chakram, Shoolam, Banam, Shankham, Chapam and Kapalakam, she is Dhairyalakshmi who symbolizes nine rhythms.

|| Om Sreem Veeralakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Aishvarya/Mahalakshmi ||

The glorious verses praising the splendor of Goddess Sri Aishvarya Lakshmi  was composed by Rishi Bhrama,  it has Jagathi as Chandhass, presiding deity is Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, it has  Hram as Beejam, Hreem as Shakthi, Hroom as Keelakam, it is recited to  please Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi who has powerful four arms, she has two eyes, her two hands are in Abhaya Varadhahastha posture, she carries lotus flower in two hands, she is seated on the lotus flower, she carries golden vessel heaped in precious yellow metal, she  is decked in various precious ornaments all over the body, she is attired in pure crimson colored garment, she is served by her associates with Chamara on both the sides, I shall meditate upon that glorious form from toe to head.

|| Moolamanthra:  Am Sreem Sri Mahalakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Lakshminarayana: ||

Srivathsavakshasam Vishnum Shankha Chankra Samnvitham | Vamoru Vilasath Lakshmyalingitham Peethavasasam ||

Susthiram Dhakshinam Padham Vamapadham Thu Kunjjitham | Dhakshinam Hastham Abhayam Vamam Chalingithashriyam ||

Shikhi Peethambaradharam Hema Yajjopaveethinam| Yevam  Dhyayeth Ramanatham Pashchath Poojam Samachareth ||

|| Moolamanthra: Om Namo Narayanaya ||

||Sri Adhilakshmi ||

Dhvibhujam Cha Dhvinethram Cha  Sabhayam Varadhanvitham | Pushpamaladharam Devim Ambujasana Samsthitham ||

 Pushpathorana  Samyuktham Prabhamandala  Manditham | Sarvalakshana Samyuktham Sarvabharana Bhooshitham ||

Peethambaradharam Devim Makudi Charubandhanam | Saundharyanilayam Shakthim Adhilakshim Aham Bhaje ||

||Moolamanthra: Om Sreem Adhilakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Santhana Lakshmi ||

Jadamakuta Samyuktham Sthirasana Samanvitham | Abhayam Katakashchaiva  Poornnakumbham Karadhvaye ||

Kanchukam  Sannaveethashcha  Maukthikashchapi Dharineem | Dheepa Chamara Hasthabhi:  Sevitham Parshvayordhvayo: ||

Balasenani Sankasham  Karunapoorithananam | Maharajjim Cha Santhanalakshmim Ishtarththa Siddhaye ||

|| Moolamanthra: Om Sreem Santhana Lakshmyai Nama: ||

||Sri Gajalakshmi ||

Chathurbhujam  Mahalakshmim Gajayugma Supoojitham | PadmaPathrabha Nayanam Vara Abhaya Karojjvalam ||

OOrdhvam  Karadhvaye  Chabjam  Dhadhatheem Shuklavasthrakam | Padmasane  Sukhaseenam  Gajalakshmim Aham Bhaje ||

|| Moolamanthra: Om Sreem Gajalakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Dhanalakshmi ||

Kireedam Mukudopetham Swarnnavarnna  Samanvitham | Sarvabharana Samyuktham  Sukhasana Samanvitham ||

Paripoornnashcha  Kumbhashcha  Dhakshinena  Karena Thu | Chakram Banashcha  Thamboolam  Thadha Vamakarena  Thu ||

Shakham Padmashcha  Chapashcha  Kundikamapi Dharineem | Sa Kanchukasthanim Dhyayeth  Dhanalakshmim Manoharam ||

|| Moolamanthra: Om Sreem Dhanalakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Dhanyalakshmi ||

Varadha Abhaya Samyuktham  Kireeda Makudojjvalam | Ambuja Ambujekshu Shalishcha  Kadambaphala Dhronikam ||

Pankaja Ashtahastheshu Dhadhanam Shuklaroopinim | Kripamoorthim Jadajoodam Sukhasana Samanvitham ||

Sarvalankara Samyuktham  Sarvabharana Bhooshitham | Madhamaththam Manohariroopam Dhanyashriyam  Bhaje ||

|| Moolamanthra: Om Sreem Dhanyalakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Vijayalakshmi ||

Ashtabahuyutham Devim Simhasana Varasthitham | Sukhasanam Su Keshishcha  Kireeda Makudojjvalam ||

Shyamangim Komalakaram Sarvabharana Bhooshitham | Gadgam Pasham Thadha Chakram Abhayam Savyahasthake ||

Gedakashcha Angusham Shankham Varadham Vamahasthake | Rajaroopadharam Shakthim Prabha Saundharyashobhitham ||

Hamsaroodam Smareth Devim Vijayam  Vijayapradhe ||

|| Moolamanthram -  Om  Sreem  Vijayalakshmyai  Nama: ||

|| Sri  Dhairya Veera Lakshmi ||

Ashtabhahuyutham Lakshmim Simhasana Varasthitham | Thaptha Kanchana  Sankasham  Kireeda Makudojjvalam ||

Swarnnakanchuka Samyuktham Sannaveethatharam Shubham | Abhayam  Varadham Chaiva  Bhujayo: Savya Vamayo: ||

Chakram  Shoolashcha  Banashcha  Shankham Chapam Kapalakam | Dhathatheem  Dhairyalakshmim Cha  Navathalathmikam Bhaje ||

|| Moolamanthra:  Om Sreem  Veeralakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Sri Aishvarya Lakshmi ||

Chathurbhujam Dhvinethrashcha  Varabhayakaranvitham | Abdhadhvaya Karambhojam Ambujasanasamsthitham ||

Sa Suvarnna Ghatorabhyam Plavyamanam Mahashriyam | Sarvabharana Shobhadyam Shubhravasthroththareeyakam ||

Chamara Grahanaribhi: Sevitham Parshvayordhvayo: | Apadhalambivasanam Karanda Makudam Bhaje ||

||Moolamanthra:  Am Sreem Sri Mahalakshmyai Nama: ||

|| Ithi Sri Ashtalakshmi Mahamanthram Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Shanmukha Shodashanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Oh! Shanmukha who has six faces, kindly eradicates miseries and sorrows of worldly existences, he is the son of Lord Shiva, and he is beloved of all, Oh! Parathpara, I shall sincerely worship you, kindly protect us, he is the son of Pramathathinatha who is the Lord of Pramathaganas, he is extremely valorous, he is most amiable like Lord Chandhra who spreads cool rays, he is the safest heaven to worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he is the destroyer of clan of demons who are the enemies of deities, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us. He is the destroyer of miseries and grief of worshiper, he is worshiped by Sanakadhis, and he resides in the supreme abode of mountain peaks of Pazhani, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.  He is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock, he is adorned in various gem decorated ornaments,  he is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness to his passionate worshiper, he eradicates all the sins of the worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.  He is the elder brother to Gananayaka/Lord Ganesha, he is Guha, he is virtuous, he is eternal, he is pure, and he is closest companion of deities and provider of all kinds of auspiciousness to them, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.  He eradicates evil effects of Kali era, he is unblemished, he is Muruga who is wielded in powerful spear Shakthi, he is brother of Lord Ayyappa who is mounted on celestial vehicle tiger, he symbolizes piousness, and he is worshiped by all the deities, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.  He is the son of Madhananthaka/Lord Shiva who burnt Lord Kamadeva into ashes, he symbolizes pure intellect, he is most charming, he is prominent among deities, he is closest companion of his passionate worshiper,  his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us. He is store house of virtues, he has endless glorious myth, he is chief warrior of army of deities, he has the resemblance to Manmatha, he is skillful in warfields and he is worshiped by Valari, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.  He is the son of Rajaneesha/ Lord of Chandhra, who is decked in cresecent moon on matted hair locks, he is worshiped by Kamalasana/Lord Bhrama, he is the Lord of the Universe, he is safest heaven who resides in the hearts of worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.  He is the commander of  Universe, his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, he eradicates the ignorance in the Universe, he symbolizes supreme philosophies and faith, he is the provider of happiness and welfare, he is unblemished and stunningly charming, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.  He is most prominent in showering abundance of boons to worshiper, he is the provider of auspiciousness to deities, he is the chief warrior of the army of deities, he is too compassionate, and he is worshiped by Narada, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.

Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who is compassionate and store house of virtues, Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who is unblemished  and worshiped by his passionate devotees, Victory to supreme Lord Shamukha who is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.  Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who fulfils all the desires of his passionate worshiper, Victory to son of Dhurjadi and he is pure, Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who destroys the enemies of the worshiper and he is absolute truth, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us. Victory to supreme Lord Shamukha I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shanmukha who carries Kukkuda/rooster and he is extremely valorous, Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who is the son of Thripurari who destroyed the demons of Thripura, Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who is too compassionate to distressed people, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us .  Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who is the sonof Lord Gangadhara who is adorned in sacred Ganga on his matted hair locks, Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who is worshiped by righteous people, Victory to supreme Lord Shanmukha who is extremely valorous and eradicates impurities of worshiper, Oh! Shamukha, Oh! Parathpara, kindly protect us.  He is inconquerable, he is victorious, he is the provider of abundance of boons to worshiper, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness to people who worships six faced Lord Shamukha, he symbolizes piousness, he is worshiped by Suras and Dhanavas, I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Shanmukha who is Parathpara, he is the son of Eshvara.

Bhavathapa Vimochana Thathparane Mama Manasa  Kamithadhayakane | Shivasambhava Bhakthajanapriyane  Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Pramathadhipanandhana Dheeramathe Sadha Chandhrasamanana Abhayanidhe | Surasanjjaya Vairikulanthakane  Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Sakaladhi Vinasanakovidhane Sanakadhimahamuni Sevithane | Pazhanigirivasa Shobhithane  Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Shikhivahana Rathnavibhooshithane Shubhadhayaka Bhakthajanarchithane | Sharanashraya Papavimochanane Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Gananayakasodhara Sri Guhane  Sugunathmaka Nithya Niramayane | Surabandhava Mangaladhayakane  Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Kalidhoshavinasha Nirmalane  Pulivahanasodhara Velmuruga | Surasanjjaya Sevitha Punyamathe Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Madhananthakanandhana Chinmayane  Kathanapaha Bandhoora Vishruthane | Suhrithathmaka Pankajalochanane Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Gunaneeya Charithra Pavithramathe  Gananayaka Manmantha Sannibhane | Ranalola Valari Supoojithane Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Rajaneesha Kaladhara Nandhanane  Kamalasanasevitha  Vishvapathe | Sakalashraya Bhaktha Manovasathe Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Akhileshvara Padmavilochanane  Nikhilamayanasha Thathvamathe | Sukhadhayaka Chinmaya Charuruche  Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Varadhayaka Thathpara Shreshtamathe  Suranayaka Mangalavigrahane | Karunakara Narada Sevithane  Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Jaya Deva Dhayapara Sathgunane  Jaya Bhakthaparayana Chinmayane | Jaya Pankaja Sambhava Poojithane  Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Jaya Bhaktha Janagraha Dhanamathe  Jaya Dhoorjati Nandhana Shuddhamathe | Jaya Shathruvinashana  Sathyamathe Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Jaya Kukkudakethana Veera Namo Jaya Muppuravairi Thanoojanamo | Jaya Dheenakrupakara Deva Nama Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Jaya Thunga Jadadhara Puthranamo  Jaya Nirmala Vishrutha Deva Namo | Jaya Kalmashanashana Dheeranamo Paripahi Parathpara Shanmukha Mam ||

Ajitham Jayadham Varadham Shubhadham Yathi Sevya  Manohara  Shad Vadhanam | Suradhanava  Sevitha  Punyamathim Kalayami Parathparam Esha Sutham ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Balamukundhasthuthi – Sri Bhrama Puranam – Lyric and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Markandeya speaks “ Oh! Devadeva who is  Lord of Lords, Oh! Jagannatha who is the Lord of Universe, Oh! Mayabala who is divine personified as beautiful child with illusionary powers, he is divine personified as most charming child, Oh! Padmaksha who has beautiful eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, I am compley worn out of miseries and sorrows of worldly existence I shall surrender to your lotus feet, kindly protect me, Oh! Surashreshta/supreme Lord, I am completely exhausted due to the whirlwind of fire and heavy downpour, Oh! Purushoththama who is flawless, kindly protect me.  I am wholly drained of extremely violent wind in the Universe; I am completely battered with anxiety and distress, Oh! Purushoththama kindly protect me.   I am completely worn out of the deluge at the end of Yuga, Oh ! Purushoththama, kindly shower peace and protect me. Oh! Jagathpathe who is the commander of Universe, I am utterly panic-stricken with hunger and thirst, Oh! Purushoththama I have no one to protect, Oh! Purushoththama, I have left all alone to witness the massive destruction of living and non-living, kindly protect me, Oh! Devesha, I am completely perplexed and alarmed by the sight of massive destruction of living and non-living things by sitting inside your stomach, Oh! Purushoththama, kindly protect me, Oh! Purushoththama, I am helpless, I have no one to protect me, Oh! Vibhudhashreshta/supreme preceptor, kindly protects me, Oh! Vibhudhapriya/beloved of all the deities, kindly protects me, Oh! Vibhudhanatha/Lord of Lords kindly protects me, Oh! Vibhudhalaya who is safest heaven of deities, kindly protect me, Oh! Sarvalokesha/Lord of three worlds, kindly protects me, Oh! Jagathkaranakarana who is major cause for all the causes, kindly protect me, Oh! Sarvakrithdeva who performs all the functions of the deities, kindly protect me, Oh! Bhoodhara who is embodied as Earth and protector of Earth/consort of Earth, kindly protect me, Oh! Salilavasa who reclines on the milky ocean, kindly protect me, Oh! Madhusoodhana who is the slayer of demon Madhu, kindly protect me, Oh! Kamalakantha who is the Lord of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, kindly protect me, Oh! Thridhasheshvara who represents trinities, kindly protect me, Oh! Kamsakeshighna who is the slayer of Kamsa and Keshi, kindly protect me, Oh! Arishtanashana who crushed the pride of Arishta, kindly protect me, Oh! Krishna who is the slayer of demons, kindly protects me, Oh! Dhanujanthaka who destroys Dhanava, kindly protect me, Oh! Mathuravasa who resides on the sacred land of Mathura, kindly protect me, Oh! Yadhunandhana who is the delight of Yadhu clan, kindly protect me, Oh! Shakravaraja kindly protect me, Oh! Varada who showers abundance of boons to worshiper, Oh! Avyaya who is not perceivable through senses, kindly protect me.  Oh! Supreme Lord, you have personified as Mahi/Earth, Jalam/Water, Agni/Fire, Air, and Sky. You represent mind, ego and intellect, Oh! Jagathipathi you represents Prakrithi, Purusha and Sathvik nature, you are omnipresent, you are flawless, Oh! Prabho, you represents sensory organs, sounds and subjects, you represents Dikpalaka/Lord of directions, Dharmam/righteousness, Veda, Yajja/fire sacrifices, alms provided to priests, you represents Lord Indhra, Lord Shiva and all the deities, you represents fire sacrifices and  offerings in the fire sacrifices,  you gracefully accepts the offerings in the fire sacrifices, you represents Yama, ancestors/Pithrus, and Viratpurusha, you are the protector of Universe and its living beings, you are the Lord of Varuna, space, Vayu, Dhaneshvara/Lord Kubera, you represents Eshanam, you are eternal, you represents Lord Ganesha andLord  Shanmukha as well, you are Rudra, Vasava, Adithya and all the deities, you represents Dhanava, Yaksha, Dhaithya, Maruthgana as well, you represents Siddhas, Apsaras, Naga, Gandharva, and Charana, Oh! Acchyutha/infallible, you are the Lord of Pithru, Valakhilya, Praja, Rishis and Sages, Ganas, Ashvinikumaras and Nishachara, you represents all living and non-living things, you are perceptiable to lotus born Bhrama, you represents past, present and future, you are supreme soul, you are firm, you are not perceivable through senses and you have no specific form, you are imperishable/eternal, you are omnipresent, Oh! Maheshvara, you have embodied as sky, you are serene and you have no birth, Oh! Prabhu, you are imperishable, oh! Deva I am incompetent to describe your glories, I had to put great effort to eulogize your marvelousness with my limited intellect, Oh! Devevesha, kindly pardon me.”

Sri Markandeya Uvacha –

Devadeva Jagannatha  Mayabala Vapurdhara | Thrahi Mam Charupadmaksha  Dhukhitham Sharanagatham ||

Santhaptho Asmi Surashreshta  Samvarththakhyena  Vahnina | Angara Varsha Bheetham Cha Thrahi Mam Purushoththama ||

Shishithashcha  Prachandena Vayuna  Jagadhayuna | Vihvaloaham Thadha  Shrantha Sthrahi Mam Purushoththama ||

Thapithashcha  Thashamathyai: Pralayavarththakadhibhi: | Na Shanthimadhigacchami Thrahi Mam Purushoththama ||

Thrishithashcha  Kshudhavishto Dhukhithashcha Jagathpathe | Thratharam Nathra Pashyami Thrahi Mam Purushoththama ||

Asminnekarnnave Ghore  Vinashte  Sa Charachare | Na  Chanthamadhigacchami Thrahi Mam Purushoththama ||

Thavodhare Cha Devesha  Maya Dhrishtam Characharam | Vismithoaham Vishannashcha  Thrahi Mam Purushoththama ||

Samsare Asminniralambe  Praseedha Purushoththama | Praseedha Vibudhashreshta  Praseedha Vibudhapriya ||

Praseedha Vibudham Natha Praseedha Vibudhalaya | Praseedha Sarvalokesha  Jagathkarana Karana ||

Praseedha  Sarvakrithdeva  Praseedha  Mama Bhoodhara | Praseedha  Salilavasa  Praseedha Madhusoodhana ||

Praseedha Kamalakantha  Praseedha Thridhasheshvara | Praseedha  Kamsa Keshighna  Praseedha Arishtanashana ||

Praseedha Krishna Dhaithyaghna  Praseedha  Dhanujanthaka | Praseedha Mathuravasa  Praseedha  Yadhunandhana ||

Praseedha  Shakravaraja Praseedha  Varadha Avyaya | Thvam Mahi Thvam Jalam Deva Thvamagnisthvam Sameerana: ||

Thvam Nabhasthvam Manashchaiva  Thvam Ahamkara Yeva Cha | Thvam Buddhi: Prakrithishchaiva  Saththvadhyasthvam Jagathpathe ||

Purushasthvam Jagathvyapi Purushadhapi Choththama: | Thvam Indhriyani Sarvani  Shabdhdhya: Vishaya Prabho ||

Thvam Dhikpalashcha Dharmashcha  Veda Yajja: Sadhakshina: | Thvam Indhrasthvam Shivo Devasthvam Havisthvam Huthashana: ||

Thvam Yama: Pithruratdeva  Thvam  Rakshodhipathi: Swayam | Varunasthvam Apam Natha  Thvam Vayusthvam Dhaneshvara: ||

Thvam Eshanasthvam Ananthasthvam Ganeshashcha  Shanmukha: | Vasavasthvam Thadha  Rudrasthvam Adhithyashcha  Gechara: ||

Dhanavasthvam Thadha Yakshasthvam Dhaithya: Samaruth Gana: | Sidhdhashcha Apsaraso Nago  Gandharvasthvam Sa Charana: ||

Pitharo Valakhilyashcha  Prajanampathaye Achyutha | Munayasthvam Rishigansthvam Ashvinau Nishachara : ||

Anyashcha  Jathayasthvam Hi Yath  Kinchith Jeeva Sanjjitham | Kim Chathra  Bahunokthena  Bhramadhisthambagocharam ||

Bhootham Bhavyam Bhavishyam Cha Thvam Jagath  Sacharacharam | Yaththe Roopam Param Deva  Koodastham Achalam Dhruvam ||

Bhramadhyasthanna Jananthi Kathamanyealpamedhasa: | Deva Shuddha Svabhavoasi Nithysthvam Prakrithe: Para: ||

Avyaktha: Shashvatho Anantha: Sarvavyapi Maheshvara: | Thvam Akasha: Para: Shantho Ajasthvam Vibhuravyaya: ||

Yevam Thvam Nirgunam Sthothum Ka:  Shaknothi Niranjjanam | Sthutho Asi Yanmaya  Deva  Vikalena Alpachethasa | Thath Sarvam Devadevesha  Kshanthumarhasi Cha Avyaya: ||

|| Ithi Sri Bhramapurane Sri Marakandeya Virachitham Sri Balamukundha Sthuthi: Sampoornnam||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Srimath Gokula Ashtakam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Krishna who symbolizes wealth and prosperity; he is the ruler /Lord of clan of cowherds of sacred land of Gokulam, he adorn the sacred land of Gokulam, he is a precious ornament that decorates Gokulam, he symbolizes galaxy on the sacred land of Gokulam, he is the source of life of the people of Gokulam, he is the most beloved associate of the cowherds of Gokulam, he is the protector of cowherds of Gokulam, he performs numerous pastimes on the sacred land of Gokulam, he resides on the sacred land of Gokulam, he represents soul of sacred land of Gokulam, he resides in the hearts and minds of the people of Gokulam, he eradicates miseries and sorrows of the people of Gokulam, he showers permanent grace on the people of Gokulam, he is most charming on the sacred land of Gokulam, he is appeared as a reward for the abundance of meritorious deeds of the people of the sacred Gokulam, he is beloved  soul of the cows of Gokulam, he fulfils all the desires of the people of Gokulam, he resembles  full moon on the sacred land of Gokulam, he appears as sun on the sacred land of Gokulam, he symbolizes stars on the sacred land of Gokulam, he represents cluster of lotus flower on the sacred land of Gokulam, he is highly praised by the people of Gokulam, he is the source of soulful music on the sacred land of Gokulam, he performed mesmerizing dances with the cowherds of Gokulam, he is embodied as the sacred land of Gokulam, he enriches the sacred land of Gokulam, his heart represents the sacred land of Gokulam, he dwells in the sacred land of Gokulam, he represents fresh alluring flowers on the sacred land of Gokulam, he is the source of happiness of the people of Gokulam, he is the Lord of young maidens of cow herds of the Gokulam, he is most beloved who performed various pastimes on the sacred land of Gokulam, he symbolizes wealth and happiness on the sacred land of Gokulam, he is divine personified on the sacred land of Gokulam, above are the glorious verses praising the splendor of Gokulesha,  Oh! Gokulesha, kindly bless us persistently to witness your magnificent amorous sport performed during the spring season in my heart.

Srimad Gokulasarvasvam Srimad Gokulamandanam | Srimad Gokuladhrikthara: Srimad Gokula Jeevanam ||

Srimad Gokulamithresha: Srimad Gokulapalaka: | Srimad Gokula Leelabdhi: Srimad Gokula Samshraya : ||

Srimad Gokula Jeevathma  Srimad Gokulamanasa: | Srimad Gokula Dhukhaghna:  Srimad Gokula Veekshitha: ||

Srimad Gokula Saundharya: Srimad Gokula Sathphalam | Srimad Gokula Goprana:  Srimad Gokula Kamadha: ||

Srimad Gokula Rakesha:  Srimad Gokula Tharaka: | Srimad Gokula  Padmali: Srimad Gokula Samsthutha: ||

Srimad Gokula Sangeetha: Srimad Gokula Lasyakrith | Srimad Gokula Bhavathma  Srimad Gokula Poshaka: ||

Srimad Gokula  Hrithsthana: Srimad Gokula Samvritha: | Srimad Gokula Dhrikpushpa:  Srimad Gokula Modhitha: ||

Srimad Gokula Gopeesha : Srimad Gokula Lalitha: | Srimad Gokula Bhogyashri:  Srimad Gokula Sarvakrith ||

Imani Gokuleshasya  Namani Vadhane Mama| Vasanthu Santhatham Chaiva  Leela Cha Hridhaye  Sadha ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Maha Mrithyunjjaya Kavacham – Sri Rudrayamala Thanthram - Lyrics & meaning

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bhairava speaks “ Oh! Parameshani, I shall narrate the sacred armor of Mahamrithyunjjaya which is highly auspicious, carefully listen to me,  Oh! Maheshvari, whoever adorns it, read or listen to it would remain admirable in the three worlds and the worshiper would lead a happy and prosperous life.  Oh! Varanane/beautiful faced, I shall narrate it  for you, it is highly commendable verses should not be accessible to the wicked people.”

|| Viniyoga: ||

Sri Mahamrithyunjjaya Kavacham is highly propitious hymn composed by Rishi Bhairava, it has Gayathri as Chandhass, Sri Mahamrithyunjjaya Maharudra is presiding deity, Om as Beejam, Jroom as Shakthi, Sa: as Keelakam, Haum as Thathvam, it is recited to attain Chathurvargaphalam known as Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha.  I shall meditate upon Lord Rudra who resides in the middle of Chandhramandala, in order to attain a life of liberated soul,  I shall meditate upon Lord  Mrithyunjjaya who has won over death, I shall reverentially pronounce the  sacred syllable Om Jroom Sa; Haum and pray to Lord Mrithyunjjaya to  protect my head, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable Om Shreem and earnestly pray to Lord Shiva to protect my forehead, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable Om Haum and earnestly pray to Sadhashiva to protect my eye brows, I shall earnestly pray to Neelakanda who has bluish throat to protect my eyes, I shall earnestly pray to Kapardhi who have attractive matted hair locks to protect my ears, I shall earnestly pray to Thrilochana who has three eyes to protect my sense organs, I shall earnestly pray to Thripuranthaka who killed the demons of Thripura to protect my nose, I shall earnestly pray to  Peeyushaghatabhrith who carries pot of nectar to protect my face, I shall earnestly pray to Kriththikambara to protect my lips, I shall earnestly pray to Hadakesha to protect my jawline, I shall earnestly pray to  Batuka Bhairava to protect my face, I shall earnestly pray to Kalamadhana who crushed the pride of Yama to protect my shoulders, I shall earnestly pray to Ganapriya who is beloved of Ganas to protect my throat, I shall earnestly pray to Skandhapitha who is the father of Lord Skandha to protect back of my shoulder, I shall earnestly pray to Girisha who is the Lord of Mountains to protect my arms, I shall earnestly pray to Girijanatha who is the consort of Goddess Girija to protect my nails and fingers, I shall earnestly pray to Tharapathi who is the commander of planets to protect my bosom, I shall earnestly pray to Pashupathi who is the Lord of living beings to protect my chest, I shall earnestly pray to Kuberavaradha who blessed Lord Kubera with the honor of Lord of wealth to protect my stomach, I shall earnestly pray to Marashasana who crushed the pride of Lord Kamadeva to protect me from both the sides, I shall earnestly pray to Sharva to protect my navel, I shall earnestly pray to Shooli who is wielded in powerful trident to protect my back, I shall earnestly pray to Shankara who symbolizes auspiciousness to protect me in all climatic conditions, I shall earnestly pray to Guhyakavallabha who is dearest of Lord Guha to protect my reproductive organs, I shall earnestly pray to Kalanthaka who causes deluge at the end of Yuga to protect my waist line, I shall earnestly pray to Andhakaghathaka who killed demon Anthaka to protect my thighs, I shall earnestly pray to Jagarooga who is always watchful to protect my knees, I shall earnestly pray to Kalabhairava to protect my calves, I shall earnestly pray to Jadadhari who has attractive matted hair locks to protect my ankle, I shall earnestly pray to Mrithyunjjaya who has won over death to protect my feet, I shall earnestly pray to Aghora who is not dreadful to protect me from toe to head always, I shall  earnestly pray to Sadhyojatha to protect me from head to toe always, I shall earnestly pray to Mritheshvara who carries corpse to protect me during the hours being helpless or loss of honor, I shall earnestly pray to Balavikarana from the east, I shall earnestly pray to Kalashasana from the south, I shall earnestly pray to Parvathinatha who is the Lord of Goddess Parvathi to protect me from  the west, I shall earnestly pray to Manonmana to protect me from above areas, I shall earnestly pray to Eshvara to protect me from the Eshanam, I shall earnestly pray to  Agnilochana who has Agni as eye to protect me from Agneya, I shall earnestly pray to Shambhu to protect me from Nairuthi, I shall earnestly pray to Vayuvahana to protect me from  Vayavya, I shall earnestly pray to Balapramadhana to protect me from Oodhvam, I shall earnestly pray to Parameshvara to protect me from Pathaloka, I shall earnestly pray to Mahamrithyunjjaya to protect me always from ten directions and  protect me from  the battlefields, while working as messenger for  the clan of Kings , during the hours of difficulties and life threat,  I shall pronounce the sacred syllable Om Jroom Maharudra, Devadeva who symbolizes Dhashakshara, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Bhrama to protect me during the hours of dawn, I shall earnestly pray to Bhairava to protect me  during the hours of noon, I shall earnestly pray to Sarveshvara during the hours of dusk, I shall earnestly pray to Nithyachethana to protect me during the night, I shall earnestly pray to Mahadeva during midnight, I shall earnestly pray to  Mahomaya during the end hours of night. I shall always meditate upon Lord Mrithyunjjaya who symbolizes sacred syllable Om Jroom Sa: Haum, to protect us always.  The above are the sacred hymns known as armor of Mahamrithyunjjaya is highly auspicious and it is difficult to obtain in the three worlds.

|| Phalashruthi : ||

"The sacred armor of Mahamrithyunjjaya is the essence of sacred texts and all Thanthric texts, it has been highly confidential, it provides abundance of devout act, it is divine and provides divinity of all the deities, whoever reads or listen to the sacred armor and worship Lord Mahamrithyunjjaya  would attain the blessings of Mahadevi and Thryambaka as well, worshiper would attain all kinds of siddhis, triumph in battle field and win over enemies, and victory in all fields, worshipers house would be blessed with the presence of devi, along with abundance of wealth, prosperity and happiness, worshiper would be relieved from Mahabhayam/extreme fears, Maharogam/critical illnesses, Mahamaribhayam/fear of epidemic, Dhurbhiksham/famine and drought, worshiper would be freed from all the enemies with the blessings of Mrithyunjjaya, worshiper would attain  Dhanam/wealth, Puthran/virtuous offspring, Lakshmi/wealth, Arogyam/good health and Sarvasampath/all kinds of richness.  Oh! Devi, I shall promise you, it is definite that the worshiper would attain all that mentioned above richness. The sacred armor of Mahamrithyunjjaya remained highly confidential and it provides abundance of pieities and Siddhis.”

Sri Bhairava Uvacha –

 Shrunushva Parameshani Kavacham Manmukhodhitham| Mahamrithyunjjayasyasya  Na Dheyam Paramathbhutham ||

Yam Dhrithva  Yam Padithva  Cha Shruthva  Cha Kavacham Uththamam | Thrailokhya Adhipathirbhoothva  Sukhithoasmi Maheshvari ||

Thadheva Varnnayishyami Thava Preethya Varanane| Thadhapi Paramam Thathvam Na Dhathavyam  Dhurathmane ||

|| Viniyoga: ||

|| Asya Sri  Mahamrithyunjjaya Kavachasya  Sri Bhairava Rishi: |  Gayathri Chandha: | Sri Mahamrithyunjjayo Maharudhro Devatha | Om Beejam | Jrum Shakthi: | Sa: Keelakam | Haumithi Thathvam | Chathurvargasadhane  Mrithyunjjayakavacha Pade Viniyoga: ||

Chandhramandala Madhyastham Rudhram Bhale  Vichinthya  Tham | Thathrastham  Chinthayeth  Sadhyam Mrithyum Prapnothi  Jeevathi ||

Om Jroom Sa:  Haum Shira: Pathu Devo  Mrithyunjjayo Mama| Om Shreem Shivo  Lalatam Mey Om Haum Bhruvau Sadhashiva: ||

Neelakando Avathannethre  Kapardhi Meyavathacchruthi | Thrilochanoavathadh Gandhau Nasam Mey  Thripuranthaka: ||

Mukham Peeyushaghatabhrudhoshtau Mey  Kriththikambara: | Hanum Mey  Hadakeshano Mukham  Batuka Bhairava: ||

Kandharam Kalamadhano Galam Ganapriyo Avathu | Skandhau Skandhapitha  Pathu Hasthau  Mey Girishoavathu ||

Nakhan Mey Girijanatha: Payadh Angulisamyuthan | Sthanu Tharapathi: Pathu Vaksha: Pashupathir Mama ||

Kukshim Kubera Varadha: Parshau Mey Marashasana: | Sharva; Pathau Thadha Nabhim Shooli Prishtam  Mamavathu ||

Shishirnam Mey Shankara: Pathu Guhyam Guhyakavallabha: | Katim Kalanthaka: Payath Ooru Mey Andhakaghathaka: ||

Jagarookoavatha Janu Janghe Mey Kalabhairava: | Gulpho Paya Jadadhari Padhau Mrithyunjjayo Avathu ||

Padhadhi Moordha Paryantham Aghora: Pathu Mey Sadha | Shirasa:  Padhaparyantham Sadhyojatho Mamavathu ||

Rakshaheenam Namaheenam Vapu: Pathvamritheshvara: | Poorve  Balavikarano Dhakshine  Kalashasana: ||

Pashchime Parvathinatho Uththare  Mam Manomana: | Aishvanam Eshvara; Payath Agneyam Agnilochana: ||

Nairuthyam Shambhuravyanmam Vayavyam Vayuvahana: | Oordhve  Balapramadhana: Pathale  Parameshvara: ||

Dhashadhikshu Sadha Pathu Mahamrithyunjjayashcha  Mam | Rane  Rajakoole Dhyoothe  Vishame Pranasamshaye ||

Payath  Om Jroom Maharudhro Devadevo  Dhashakshara: | Prabhathe Pathu Mam Bhrama Madhyahne Bhairavo Avathu ||

Sayam Sarveshvara: Pathu Nishayam Nithyachethana: | Ardharathre  Mahadevo Nishanthe Mam Mahomaya: ||

Sarvadha Sarvatha : Pathu  Om Jroom Sa: Haum Mrithyunjjaya: | Itheedham Kavacham Punyam  Thrishu Lokeshu Dhurllabham ||

|| Phalashruthi: ||

Sarvamanthramayam Guhyam  Sarvathanthreshu  Gopitham | Punyam Punyapradham Dhivyam Devadevadhi Dhaivatham ||

 Ya Idham Cha Paden Manthri Kavacham Varchayeth  Thatha: | Thasya  Hasthe  Mahadevi  Thrayambakasyashta Siddhaya: ||

Rane Dhrithva Charedhyudhdham Hathva  Shathrujjayam Labeth | Jayam Krithva  Griham Devi Samprapsyathi Sukhi Puna: ||

Mahabhaye Maharoge  Mahamaribhaye  Thadha | Dhurbhikshe  Shathrusamhare  Padeth Kavachamadharath ||

Sarva Thath Prashamam Yathi  Mrithyunjjaya  Prasadhatha: | Dhanam Puthran Sukham Lakshmi Arogyam Sarvasampadha: ||

Prapnothi Sadhaka: Sadhyo Devi Sathyam Na  Samshaya: | Itheedham Kavacham Punyam Mahamrithyunjjayasya  Thu | Gopyam Siddhipradham Guhyam Gopaneeyam Swayonivath ||

|| Ithi Sri Rudrayamala Thanthre Sridevirahasye Mrithyunjjaya Kavacham Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||