Tuesday, 2 January 2018

Sri Chidambareshvara Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall envisage the presence of Lord Chidambaram in my heart, he has various incarnations,  he is Sadhashiva as well as Rudra, he is ocean of mercy, he has pleasing disposition, he has three eyes, he has attractive matted hair locks, he is present with Goddess Parvathi on his left.  I shall envisage the presence of Lord Chidambaram in my heart, he is beyond description, he is decked in King of serpent all over his body, he is the beloved father of Ganesha, he is closest companion of Lord Kubera, he destroys excessive pride of the worshiper, his eyes has the resembalance to lotus flower petals,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidambaram in my heart, he is worshiped by Lord Rama, he is the Lord of silver mountain peak/Mount Kailash, he is Vamadeva, he eradicates miseries and sorrows of worldly existence, he is the protector from the harassment of demons,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart,  he is Lord of Lords, he is the Lord of the Universe and its living beings, he is worshiped by all the deities,  he is decked in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is inseparable from Goddess Gauri, he destroyed the Yagna of Dhakshaprajapathi, I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambara in my heart, he is eulogized by Veda and Vedantha, he eradicates the enemies of Sura, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is the provider of abundance of boons to worshiper, he causes the deluge at the end of Yuga, he crushed the pride of Yama, he showers compassionate grace on worshiper,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he carries golden mountain as bow, he represents Sathvik, Rajasic and Thamasic nature, he is the beloved father of Guha/Subramanya, he resides in the middle of Vyaghrapuri, he resides merilly in the funeral grounds, he is mounted on celestial bull,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he is indescribable, he has neither beginning nor end, he is the Lord of the city of Thripura and Goddess Thripurasundari, he is the Lord of Nandhikeshvara and Ganas, he is eulogized by them, his lotus feet are worshiped by all the deities, I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he has the resemblance to thunderbold, he is omnipresent, he has numerous incarnations , he is supreme soul, he is wielded in Pinaka, he eradicates repeated births of the worshiper,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he is the Lord of the Universe, he is eternal, he has no beginning or end, he has three eyes, he is decorated in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is the Lord of living beings, he resides in the heart of worshiper, he is the commander of the Universe, he represents Lord Vishnu, he has three eyes, he has five face, he has pleasing disposition, he is the consort of Goddess Uma, he eradicates the sins of worshiper, he is serene,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he has the luster of camphor, he has beautiful eyes, he is closest associate of Kamsari/Lord Krishna, his face has the resemblance to lotus flower, he is decked in crescent moon, he has mesmerizing physique, he is closest associate of Kamalesha/Lord Bhrama,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart,  he has wide beautiful eyes, he has flawless stature, he is beloved of Goddess Gauri, he is closest associate of Lord Hari and Lord Kubera, he is wielded in directions as clothes, he is the purifier of  Universe and its living beings,   I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is wielded in golden mountain as bow, he has attained half of the body of his consort, he has attractive matted hair locks, he crushed the pride of Lord Kamadeva, he is the Lord of the city of Thripura, I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he performs great cosmic dance at the end of Yuga and absorbs the Universe and its living beings, he is beyond description even for the Vedantha, he has three eyes which are unique, he works for the welfare of the Universe with Goddess Girija,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he is wielded in directions as clothes, his smile has the luster of conch, he is decked in garland of skulls, he is wielded in trident, he is beyond description, he is sun that causes to bloom  the lotus like face of daughter of Mount Himavan,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he is Sadhashiva who is worshiped by the righteous people like Ravana whose one of the head symbolizes Samaveda, he is attired in the skin of tiger, he is mighty Lord.  Whoever reads the glorious verses praising the splendor of Lord of Chidhambaram during the hours of Pradhosha, would attain all the happiness and good fortune with the blessings of Lord of Chidhambaram.


Kripasamudhram Sumukham Thrinethram  Jadadharam Parvathi Vamabhagam | Sadhashivam Rudram Anantharoopam Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

 Vacham Atheetham Phanibhooshanangam  Ganeshathatham Dhanadhasya Mithram | Kandharppanasham Kamalothpalaksham Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Rameshavandhyam Rajathadhrinatham  Srivamadevam Bhavadhukhanasham | Rakshakaram Rakshasapeedithanam  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami||

Devadhidevam Jagadhekanatham Deveshavandhyam Sashikhandachoodam | Gaurisametham Krithavignadhaksham Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Vedanthavedhyam Suravairivignam  Shubhapradham Bhakthi Madhanthakaram | Kalanthakam Sri Karunakadaksham Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Hemadhrichapam Thrigunathmabhavam Guhathmajam Vyaghrapureeshamadhyam | Shmashanavasam Vrushavahanatham  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Adhianthashoonyam Thripurari Eesham Nadheesha Mukhya Sthuthi Vaibhavadhyam | Samasthadevai Paripoojithanghrim  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Thamevabandham Hyanubhoothi Sarvam  Anekaroopam Paramartham Yekam | Pinakapanim Bhavanashahethum Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Vishveshvaram Nithyam Ananthamadhyam  Thrilochanam Chandhrakalavathamsam| Pathimpashoonam Hridhisannivishtam  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Vishvadhikam Vishnumukhairupasyam Thrilochanam Panchamukham Prasannam | Umapathim Papaharam Prashantham  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Karpooragathram Kamaneeyanethram Kamsarimithram Kamalendhuvakthram | Kandharppagathram Kamaleshamithram Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Vishalanethram Paripoornagathram  Gaurikalathram Hridhambaresham | Kuberamithram Jagathapavithram Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Kalyanamoorthim Kanakadhrichapam Kanthasamakrantha  Nija Ardhadheham | Kapardhinam Kamaripum Purarim Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Kalpanthakalahitha Chandanritham  Samsthavedantha Vachonigoodam | Ayugmanethram Girijasahayam Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Dhigambaram Sankhasithalpahasam  Kapalinam Shoolinam Aprameyam | Nagathmaja Vakthra Payojasooryam  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Sadhashivam Sath Purushairanekai Sadharchitham Samashirasugeetham | Vyaghracharmambaram Ugram Esham Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Phalashruthi:


Chidhambarasya Sthavanam  Padethya  Pradoshakaleshu Puman Cha Dhanya | Bhgan Ashesham Anubhooyabhooya Sayoojyamapyethi Chidhambarasya ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||