Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 21 – 30

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Mahadeva, he is magnanimous, he is adorned in serpent as ornaments on the hands, he eradicates severe sins of the worshiper, he is divine personified, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the Lord of Bhoothaganas, he is wielded on GandaParashu, he is Vamadeva, he is wielded in powerful weapon Pinaka, he is inseparable from consort Goddess Parvathi who is on left, he is most excellent, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has Agni as eye on the forehead, he has unique eyes, he is Sreekanda, he is beloved of passionate devotees, he has dark blue – reddish brown luster, he is wielded in Khadvanga, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he resides on the highest peak of Mount Kailash, he is Bheema/one of the Ashtamoorthi, he has colossal form, he can be formidable, he is the destroyer of demons of Thripura, he is embodied as Vrisha/celestial bull, he is majestically mounted on Vrishabha, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is fond of recitation of Samaganam, he is omnipresent, he is smeared in sacred ashes from the funeral pyre, he is Mrithyunjjaya who has won over death, he is the Lord of the Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he eradicates miseries and sufferings of poverty, he has Soorya, Chandhra and Agni as eyes, he holds antelope on one hand, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he eradicates all kinds of unknown fears and anxieties, he is watchful who witnesses all the happenings in the Universe, he is unblemished, he beyond Thrigunas, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes greatest philosophies, he is Samba , he  proficient in all philosophies although remains remote from all, he is the essence of greatest philosophies, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the Universal preceptor, he is firm, he is the provider of abundance of boons, he symbolizes eyes to  all worlds, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he liberated Manmatha and crushed his pride, he is Shiva, he symbolizes prosperity and wealth, he has great splendor, he is Paramathma/Universal soul, he is worshiped by Goddess Kamala, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.

Mahadevam Mahathmanam  Bhujangadhipa Kankanam | Mahapapaharam  Devam Yeaka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Bhoothesham Gandaparashum Vamadevam Pinakinam | Vame Shakthidharam  Shreshtam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Phalekshanam  Viroopakasham  Sreekandam Bhakthavathsalam | Neelalohitha  Khadvangam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kailasavasinam Bheemam Kadoram Thripuranthakam | Vrishankam Vrishabharoodam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Samapriyam  Sarvamayam Bhasmodhoolitha Vigraham | Mrithyunjjayam Lokanatham  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dharidhrya Dhukhaharanam Ravichandhrananalekshanam | Mrigapanim  Chandhramaulim  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sarvalokabhayaharam  Sarvalokaikasakshinam| Nirmalam Nirgunakaram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sarva Thaththvathmakam  Sambam  Sarva Thaththvavidhoorakam | Sarvathathvaswaroopam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sarvalokagurum Sthanum  Sarvalokavarapradham | Sarvalokaikanethram  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Manmathoddharanam  Shaivam  Bhavabhargam  Paramathmakam | Kamalapriyapoojyam  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Narasimha Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Sri Bhramanda Puranam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Rudra speaks “ I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vishnu, who has embodied as Narasimha with sharp protruding teeth, I shall prostate before Jishnu who is unconquerable,  embodied as Narasimha with  fierce diamond like sharp nails, he is the source of Universe and its living beings,  he is absolute truth, he is supreme consciousness, he is the cause of great causes, he is all pervading, he dwells in living and non-living things, I shall repeatedly prostrate before supreme Lord Vishnu who has embodied as Universe and its living beings, he is worshiped by the whole Universe, he has created Virinchi/Lord Bhrama, he is Vageeshvara who is God of speech, he is most venerable, he is the essence of Veda and Vedanga, he is the epitome of Veda, I shall prostrate before Rudra who has fierce form as Narasimha, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is Mahathma who is too compassionate, he represents fourth state of soul, he is Paramathma who symbolizes auspiciousness, I shall repeatedly prostrate before supreme Lord Narasimha who is the slayer of demon Hiranyakashipu, he is contemplated upon by ardent devotee Prahladha, he eradicated miseries of Prahladha, he crowned Prahladha as King, he annihilates Dhaithyas with the dimond like sharp nails, he is wrathful who decked the intestine of Hiranyakashipu as garland, I shall prostate before Narasimha who has embodied as Ugranarasimha, Veera Narasimha, and Jwalanarasimha, he is formidable, he is watchful, he eradicate wicked people, he has great splendor and he is fearless, I shall repeatedly prostrate before   Narasimha who is extremely valorous,  he is Kalakala, he has endless glorious incarnations, I shall prostrate before the Vyooha, Chathushka, and Arccharoopa, of Lord Vishnu, he has personified as giant fish, he has magnificent form with Panchayudha/Shankha/conch, Chakra/ discus,  Gadha/mace, Padhmam/Lotus flower, and bow/Sharngam, he represents trinities, he is Thridhama, he is beyond Thrigunas, he symbolizes Yoga, he is beyond Maya, he is a great illusionist as well, he symbolizes sacred chants, he eradicates sins and miseries of the worshiper, he fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, I shall prostrate before Lord Narasimha along with Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, as Lakshmi Malola who is adorned in marvelous crown, various precious ornaments, flower garlands, he is Hari who has embodied as half lion – half man, he has assumed unique form, he carries out the essential functions of the Universe, he is the essence of Veda, Vedantha and all greatest philosophies, he symbolizes all sacred chants, he is Shambhu who has penetrated through the pillar, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vishnu who has endless auspicious incarnations which is beyond description, he has appeared as death, he represents Kali and time as well, he is omniscient, he eradicates miseries and sorrows, he is supreme preceptor, he disperses the fruit of all the righteous deeds, I shall prostrate before Narayana, who eradicates accumulated sins of the worshiper, he imparts the supreme knowledge and knowledge of self, he is the Lord of supreme abode Sri Vaikundham, he has glorious 24 incarnations including Keshava, he dwells as soul in living beings, he is independent, he has embodied as Mrigendhra, I shall repeatedly prostrate before supreme Lord Vishnu who symbolizes sacred Veda, he is supreme bliss, he eradicates extreme fears and anxieties, fears of  Bhramarakshasa and evil spirit, he symbolizes Siddha and Siddhi and all the deities, he is the source of Unvierse and its living beigs,  he is Shankara who symbolizes auspiciousness, he is the safest heaven to worshiper,  I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Vishnu who represents Shasthra, Jyothisha etc.. he dwells as soul in living beings, he is beyond differentiation, he has great admiration for the devotees of Lord, he has various incarnations in order to reinstate righteousness, he has embodied as Narakesari/Nrisimha, he eradicates perplexities and misconception, he symbolizes supreme wisdom, I shall reverentially prostrate before supreme Lord Vishnu who is flawless, he is Puranapurusha and Purushoththama.  Whoever reads or listens to the glorious hundred and eight sacred names praising the splendor of Lord Narasimha, would be relieved from all the sins and the worshiper would get all the desires fulfilled.”

Sri Rudra Uchu: –

Om Namo Narasimhaya  Theekshnadhamshtraya They Nama: | Namo Vajranakhayaiva  Vishnave Jishnave Nama: ||

Sarvabeejaya  Sathyaya  Sarvachaithanyaroopine | Sarvadharaya  Sarvasmai Sarvagaya  Namo Nama: ||

Vishvasmai Vishvavandhyaya  Virinchijanakaya Cha | Vageeshvaraya  Vedhyaya Vedhase  Vedamaulaye ||

Namo Rudraya  Bhadhraya  Mangalaya Mahathmane | Karunaya Thureeyaya Shivaya Paramathmane ||

 Hiranyakashipu Pranaharanaya Namo Nama: | Prahladhadhyamanaya Prahladharththiharaya Cha ||

Prahladhasthirasamrajyadhayakaya Namo Nama: | Dhaithyavakshovidhalana Vyagra Vajranakhaya Cha ||

Anthramalavibhooshaya  Maharaudhrayathe Nama: | Nama Ugraya  Veeraya Jwalathe  Bheeshanaya Cha ||

Sarvathonmukha Dhurvara  Thejovikramashaline | Narasimhaya Raudhraya  Namasthe  Mrithyumrithyave ||

Mathsyadhyanantha Kalyana  Leela Vaibhavakarine | Namo Vyooha  Chathushkaya  Dhivyarcharoopadharine ||

Parasmai  Panchajanyadhi Pancha Dhivyayudhaya Cha | Thrisamne  Cha Thridhamne  Cha  Thrigunatheetha Moorthaye ||

Yogaroodaya  Lakshyaya  Mayatheethaya  Mayine | Manthrarajaya  Dhurdhoshashamanaya Ishtadhaya Cha ||

Nama: Kireeda Haradhi Dhivyabharanadharine | Sarvalankara Yukthaya  Lakshmilolaya They Nama: ||

Akanda Hariroopaya  Chakanda  Nararoopine | Chithraya  Chithraroopaya  Jagathchithratharaya Cha ||

Sarvavedhantha Siddhantha  Sarasaththamayaya Cha | Sarvamandhradhidevaya  Sthambha Dimbaya  Shambhave ||

Namasthe Anantha Kalyanaguna Rathnakaraya Cha | Bhavath Shabdha Vachyaya Vagatheethaya They Nama: ||

Kalaroopaya Kalyaya  Sarvajjayaghaharine | Gurave  Sarvasathkarmaphaladhaya  Namo Nama: ||

Ashesha Dhoshadhooraya  Suvarnnayathma Dharshine | Vaikundapadhanathaya  Namo Narayanaya Cha ||

Keshavadhi Chathurvimshathyavathara Swarooopine | Jeeveshaya  Swathanthraya  Mrigendhraya Namo Nama: ||

Bhramarakshasaboothadhi  Nanabhaya Vinashine | Akhandanandharoopaya  Namasthe Manthramoorthaye ||

Siddhaye  Siddhibeejaya  Sarvadevathmakaya  Cha | Sarvaprapancha Janmadhinimiththaya Namo Nama: ||

Shankaraya Sharanyaya  Namasthe  Shasthrayonaye | Jyothishe  Jeevaroopaya  Nirbhedhaya Namo Nama: ||

Nithya Bhagavatharadhya  Sathyaleelavibhoothaye | Nara Kesaritha Vyaktha  Sadhasanmaya Moorthaye ||

Saththamathraswaroopaya  Swadhishtanathmakaya Cha | Shamshaya Grandhibhedhaya  Samyak Gnanaswaroopine ||

Sarvoththamoththameshaya  Puranapurushaya Cha | Purushoththamaroopaya  Sashtangam Pranathosmyaham ||

Namnam Ashtoththaramshatham Sri Nrisimhasya  Ya: Padeth | Sarvapapa Vinirmuktha: Sarveshtarththanavapnuyath ||

|| Ithi Sri  Bhramandapurane  Sri Nrisimha Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram Samaptham ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before Lord Narasimha along with Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi,  Lord Narasimha who is superior among the lions, he is divine embodied as half lion and half man, he is extremely powerful  and fierce, he is mighty Lord, he is Upendhra who is Lord Vishnu/brother of Lord Indhra, his eyes have the appearance of fire balls, he is wrathful,  and valorous, he is extremely gallant, courageous,  and powerful, he is Hari embodied as Nrisimha who has  half lion and half man form, he produces boisterous voices, he is Chakri who is wielded in powerful discus, he is triumphant, he is imperishable, he is the destroyer of Dhaithyas, he is Parambhrama, he is extremely wrathful and valorous, his face has the appearance of colossal fire, he has the radiance resembles to massive fire, he has supreme radiance, he is Mahaprabhu who is too compassionate to righteous people, he has blazing eyes, he has thousands of eyes to punish the wicked, he is intimidating and causes distress to the wicked, he has fierce protruding sharp  teeth as weapons, he is the slayer of demon Hiranyakashipu, he is extremely wrathful, he is the destroyer of enemies of Sura, he eradicates worldly bondage of virtuous people, he is Sadhashiva who is supreme bliss, he is storehouse of virtues, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he has personified as brother to Balabadhra and Subhadhra, he can be formidable and terrifying, he is most celebrated deity, he undertakes the essential functions of the Universe, he can be gruesome/frightful, he produces defeaning roar, he is contemplated upon by the virtuous and pious people, he is the conqueror of enemies, he is efficacious,  he is wielded in Asthra and Shasthra as wepons, he has adorned in sacred thread across the chest, he is Lord of Lords, he has thousands of powerful arms, he has diamond like sharp nails , he is Janardhana who symbolizes all kinds of Siddhis, he is eternal, he is divine embodied as massive  Nrisimha, he is all pervading, he symbolizes all sacred hymns and he can infiltrate any Yanthra, he is perpetual,  he is supreme bliss, he is beyond time, he has King of bird/Garuda as celestial vehicle, he is beloved of passionate devotees, he is not perceivable through senses, he is attainable to the virtuous, he is pure, he is supreme Lord, he is omnipresent, he is safest heaven to passionate worshiper, he is extremely valorous, he is the consort of Dhara/Earth, he is omniscient, he has colossal form, he is valiant, he is beloved of all the deities, he is eulogized by all the deities, he is beloved of Parameshvara, he is adorned in Srivathsa, he is Sreevasa who holds Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi on his chest, he is Vibhu who represents Sankarshana, he has personified as Thrivikrama, he is embodied as three worlds, he is most charming, he is the Lord of Lords, he is Vishvambara who has embodied as Universe and its living beings and he preserves it, he is firm, he is Acchyutha who is unconquerable, he is Purushoththama who is flawless, he is Adhokshaja/represents sign of Shravana, he is imperishable, he is most venerable, he is Vanamali who is adorned in garland made of flowers from the woods, he produces boisterous roar which quivers the Earth, he is supreme preceptor, he represents sacred hymns, he is Paramjyothi who has supreme radiance, he is most venerable, he represents colossal fire, he dwells as Malola Nrisimha in the sacred shrine of Ahobhila, he has embodied as Kroda with protruding teeth resembles to wild boar, he has personified as Bhargavarama, he represents Yoga, he resides under Vatavruksha/Chathravata/serene form of Nrisimha, he is the purifier of soul, he has glorious nine forms as Nrisimha and they are Ugra Narasimha is the fierce form of Narasimha holds Hiranyakashipu on his lap, Kroda Narasimha who has fierce protruding teeth like wild boar and he carries Goddess Earth with this sharp teeth, Malola Narasimha  with his consort Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi on his lap, Jwala Narasimha is the fierce form of Nrisimha who killed the demon Hiranyakashipu, Varaha Narasimha who is along with his consort Goddess sri Mahalakshmi on his lap known as serene form of Nrisimha, Bhargava Narasimha who has given dharshan to Parashurama, Karanja Narasimha/ who is seated under Karanja tree/Chaththravata, Yoga Narasimha who symbolizes Yoga, and Lakshmi Narasimha who is with his consort Goddess Senjulakshmi/personified as tribal girl.

Om Sri Nrisimho Mahasimho Dhivyasimho Mahabala: | Ugrasimho Mahadeva  Upendhrashcha Agnilochana: ||

Raudra Shaurir  Mahaveera Suvikrama Parakrama : | Hari Kolahala Chakri  Vijayashcha Jayo Avyaya: ||

Dhaithyanthaka: Parambhrama Ghoro Ghoravikrama: | Jwalamukho Jwalamali Mahajwalo Mahaprabhu: ||

Nitilaksha: Sahasraksho Dhurnireekshya: Prathapana: | Mahadhamshtrayudha: Prajjo Hiranyakanishoodhana: ||

Chandakopi Surarighna Sadharthighna Sadhashiva: | Gunabhadhro Mahabhadhro Balabhadhra Subadhraka: ||

Karalo Vikaralashcha  Gathayu Sarvakarthruka | Bhairavadambaro Dhivyashchagamya Sarvashathrujith ||

Amogha Asthrashathradhara: Savyajooda Sureshvara: | Sahasrabahu Vajranakha Sarvasiddhi Janardhana: ||

Anantho Bhagavan  Sthoolashchagamyashcha  Paravara: | Sarva Manthraikaroopashcha  Sarvayanthravidharana: ||

Avyaya: Paramanandha: Kalajith  Khagavahana: | Bhakthathivathsalo Avyaktha Suvyaktha  Sulabha Suchi: ||

Lokaikanayaka Sarva  Sharanagathavathsala: | Dheero  Dharashcha  Sarvajjo Bheemo Bheemaparakrama: ||

Devapriyo Nutha: Poojyo Bhavahrith  Parameshvara: | Srivathsavaksha: Sreevaso Vibhu Sankarshana: Prabhu ||

Thrivikrama Thrilokathma  Kama Sarveshvareshvara: | Vishvambara: Sthirabhashcha Acyutha: Purushoththama: ||

Adhokshaja Akshaya Sevyo Vanamali Prakambana: | Guru Shloka Gurusakshath Paramjyothi: Parayana: ||

Jwala Ahobilamalola Krodakarajja Bhargava: | Yoganandhashchathra Vata: Pavano Navamoorthaya: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 11 – 20

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has great effulgence, he has thousands of eyes, he resides in the highest mountain peak of Mount Kailash, he has powerful arms appears as precious yellow metal, he is the leader of great army of Bhoothaganas, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has reddish brown complexion, he is Ardhanareeshvara who has allocated half of the body to Goddess Parvathi, he is the safest heaven to worshiper and guides us to cross the ocean of worldly existence, he is omnipresent, he is absolute truth, he is supreme Lord, he has subtle form, he is the Lord of Goddess Gauri, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has attractive matted hair locks, he has reddish brown complexion, he is the Lord of  Sanandhas, he produces boisterous voices, he is eternal, he has pleasant form too/mendicant, he has golden color complexion, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is primeval, he has subtle form, he is the leader of thieves/who steals the heart of the worshiper, he is Neelakanda who has bluish throat, he has personified as hunter/man of the lowest class, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the safest heaven to the deities, he eradicates deadly poisons, he is the guardian who is surrounded by  multitudes of Bhoothaganas as army attired in protective shield, he has great army of Bhoothaganas, he is extremely valorous, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is youthful, clever, and highly enthusiastic always, he is wrathful, he is a great warrior who is mounted on marvelous chariot, he blissfully performs cosmic dance and produces divine sounds from the instruments like Veena and drum/Dakka and Damaru, he is most celebrated deity, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has ten ears, he has eye on forehead, he has five faces, he is Sadhashiva who is supreme bliss, he eradicates accumulated sins of the worshiper, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Neelakanda, he is worshiped by the whole Universe , he is the Lord of distressed and desolate people, he is Maheshvara who is mighty Lord, he eradicates severe sins of the worshiper, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Vibhu who is adorned in magnificent ornament/crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is adorned in serpent Vasuki, he resides in the supreme abode of Mount Kailash, he has personified as Bheema/one of the Ashtamoorthi/ he has colossal form too, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has the luster of camphor, he guides us to safely cross the hellish torture, he is ocean of mercy, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.

Shipivishtam Sahasraksham  Kailasachalavasinam | Hiranyabahum Senanyam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Arunam Vamanam Tharam  Vasthavyam Chaiva Vasthavam | Jyeshtam  Kanishtam Guareesham  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Harikesham  Sanandheesham  Ucchairghosham  Sanathanam | Aghoraroopakam Kumbham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Poorvajavarajam Yamyam Sookshmam Thaskaranayakam |Neelakandam  Jaghanyam  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Surashrayam  Vishaharam  Varminam  Cha Varoodhinam | Mahasenam  Mahaveeram Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kumaram Kushalam Koopyam  Vadhanyashcha  Maharatham | Thauryathauryam  Cha Devyam  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dhashakarnnam Lalataksham Panchavakthram Sadhashivam | Ashesha Papasamharam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Neelakandam Jagathvandhyam  Dheenanatham Maheshvaram | Mahapapasamharam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Choodamanikritha Vibhum  Valayikritha Vasukim | Kailasavasinam Bheemam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Karpoora Kundhadhavalam Narakarnnavatharakam | Karunamrithasindhum Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 1 – 10

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave which has three petals,   he symbolizes Thrigunas known as  Sathvik, Rajas and Thamasic, he has Soma, Surya, and Agni as three eyes, he is wielded in powerful three weapons such as trident, Parashu and Khadvangam, he eradicates accumulated sins of three births, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave, I shall venerate him with the unbroken leaves/ Thrishakha of Bilvapathra  which is pleasing and highly auspicious, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave, he carries out the essential functions of the Universe known as creation, preservation and destruction, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave, he is adorned in King of serpent, he is adorned in venomous serpents as ornaments all over the body, he is adorned in serpent as magnificent earrings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave, he is adorned in Akshamala/garlands of Rudraksha, he is Rudra, he is beloved consort of Goddess Parvathi, he is Esaha who is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave, he has three eyes, he has ten powerful arms, he has allocated half of the body to Goddess Durga, he is smeared in sacred ashes all over the body, he is divine personified as Lord Shiva, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave, he is wielded in powerful trident, he has mesmerizing form adorned in King of serpent as ornament, he is Chandhrashekhara who is adorned in crescent moon  on matted hair locks, he is Lord of moon, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave, he is Gangadhara who is adorned in sacred river Ganga on matted hair locks, he is Lord of Goddess Ambika, he is adorned in serpent as earrings, he has won over death, he is Lord of Goddess Girija, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave, he has lustrous limbs resembles to crystal, he has bluish throat, he is too compassionate, he is Lord of Lords, he is serene always, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave, he is Sath, Chith and Anandham/supreme bliss, he is Vageeshvara/Lord of speech, he represents sky, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer Bilva leave,

Thridhalam Thrigunakaram  Thrinethram Cha  Thriyayudham| Thrijanma  Papasamharam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Thrishakhai: Bilvapathraishcha  Acchidhrai:Komalai Shubhai: |Thavapoojam Karishyami  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sarvathrialokhyakarththaram  Sarvathrailokhyapalanam | Sarvathrailokhyaharththaram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Nagadhirajavalayam Nagaharena Bhooshitham | Nagakundalasamyuktham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Akshamaladharam Rudram Parvathipriyavallabham | Chandrashekharam Eshanam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Thrilochanam Dhashabhujam Durga Dhehardhadharinam | Vibhoothyarchitham Devam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Thrishooladharinam Devam  Nagabaranasundharam | Chandhrashekharam Eshanam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Gangadharam Ambikanatham  Phanikundalamanditham | Kalakalam  Gireesham Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Shuddhaspadika Sankasham  Shithikandam  Kripanidhim | Sarveshvaram  Sadhashantham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sacchidanandharoopam  Cha Paramanandhamayam Shivam | Vageeshvaram  Chidhakasham  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Shiva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lord Narayana - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

The highly auspicious hundreds of sacred names of Lord Shiva was composed by Narayana Rishi, it has Anushtup as Chandhass, presiding deity is Sri Sadhashiva, Gauri Uma as Shakthi, and  it is recited to please Lord Sambasadhashiva.

Dhyanam –

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Shiva who is serene, he resides on the highest mountain peaks, he has bluish throat, he is Lord of Lords,  he symbolizes Universe and its living beings,  he has the luster of crystal, he has three eyes, he is perceivable to the illustrious Yogis who always contemplate upon him, he is Shambhu who eradicates  miseries and sorrows of worldly existence, he is  Lord of the three worlds.

I shall meditate upon Lord Shiva, who is mighty Lord , he is Shambhu who is wielded in powerful weapon Pinaka, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is Vamadeva who has unique eyes, he has attractive matted hair locks, he has reddish brown complexion, he is Shankara who is wielded in powerful trident and Khadvanga, he is beloved of Lord Vishnu, he is Shipivishta who has supreme radiance, he  is the Lord of Goddess Ambika, he is Srikanda who is beloved of passionate devotees, he is Bhava and Sharva as well, he is the Lord of three worlds, Shithikanda who has bluish throat,  he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is fierce, he holds Kapalam/skull, he crushed the pride of Kamadeva, he destroyed the pride of Andhakasura, he is Gangadhara who is adorned in sacred river Ganga on matted hair locks, he has Agni as eye on forehead, he has won over death, he is too compassionate, he has colossal form, he holds Parashu on one hand and antelope on the other, he has attractive matted hair locks, he resides on the highest peak of Mount Kailash, he is adorned in protective armor, he can be formidable, he is the destroyer of demons of Thripura, he has embodied as Vrisha, he is mounted on celestial bull, he is smeared in sacred ashes all over the body, he is fond of Samaganam, he represents swara, Thrimoorthi/Bhrama, Vishnu and Maheshvara, he is supreme Lord, he is Paramathma, he is omniscient, he has Soma, Soorya and Agni as eyes, he represents Haviss/offerings on the fire sacrifice, he symbolizes Yajja,  and Soma, he has mesmerizing five faces known as Sadhyojatha, Vamadeva,  Aghora, Thathpurusha, and Eshana, he is Sadhashiva, he has personified as  Vishveshvara, Veerabadhra, Gananatha, Prajapathi, he has golden virility, he is unconquerable/dreadful,  he is Gireesha who is Lord of mountains,  he is the Lord of Goddess Girija, he is blameless/sinless , he is adorned in venomous serpents as ornaments all over the body, he has great splendor, he is wielded in Mount Meru as bow, he is beloved of mountains, he is attired in skin of animal, he is the destroyer of the demons of Thripura, he has divine personified as Pramathadhipa/Lord of Pramathaganas, he has won over death, he has subtle form, he is omnipresent, he is Universal preceptor, he has sky as matted hair locks, he has great army of warriors, he has mesmerizing form, he is extremely valorous, he is Rudra who is the Lord of Bhoothaganas, he is firm, he accepts oblation from fire sacrifices, he is attired in directions as clothes, he has most magnificent form as Ashtamoorthi such as Sharva, Bhava, Rudra, Ugra, Bheema, Pashupathi and Mahadeva, he resides as soul in living beings, he represents Sathvik nature, he is pure, he is eternal, he eradicates  worldly bondage of the worshiper with his fierce weapon Parashu, he is Mrida, he is the Lord of living beings, he is Mahadeva, he is imperishable, he represents Hari, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he is not perceivable through senses,  he destroyed the Yajja of Dhakshaprajapathi, he is Hara who eradicates sins of the worshiper, he has thousands of eyes and feet, he is the provider of satisfaction in accomplishment of tasks, he is perpetual, he is Parameshvara.

|| Asya Sri  Shivaashtoththarashathanama Sthothra Mahamanthrasya | Narayana Rishi: | Anushtup Chandha: | Sri Sadhashivo Devatha | Gauri Uma Shakthi: | Sri Sambasadhashiva Preethyarththe Jape Viniyoga: ||

Shanthakaram  Shikhirashayanam  Neelakandam Suresham | Vishvadharam  Spadikasadhrisham  Shubhravarnnam Shubhangam |Gaurikantham  Thrinayanam  Yobhirdhyanagamyam | Vandhe Shambhum Bhavabhayaharam  Sarvalokaikanatham ||

Shivo  Maheshvara Shambhu: Pinaki Shashishekhara: | Vamadevo Viroopaksha: Kapardhi Neelalohitha: ||

Shankara  Shoolapanishcha  Khadvangi  Vishnuvallabha: | Shipivishto Ambikanatha: Srikando Bhakthavathsala: ||

Bhavasharva Lokesha  Shithikanda  Shivapriya: | Ugra: Kapali Kamari: Andhakasurasoodhana: ||

Gangadhara Lalataksha : Kalakala: Kripanidhi: | Bheema: Parashuhasthashcha  Mrigapanir Jadadhara: ||

Kailasavasi  Kavachi  Kadora  Sthripuranthaka: | Vrishanko Vrishabharoodo  Bhasmodhoolithavigraha: ||

Samapriya  Swaramaya Sthrayimoorthi Aneeshvara: | Sarvajja: Paramathma  Cha Soma Sooryagni Lochana: ||

Havir Yajjamayo Soma: Panchavakthra  Sadhashiva: | Vishveshvaro Veerabhadhra: Gananatha: Prajapathi ||

Hiranyaretha  Dhurdharsha: Girisha Gireesha Anagha: | Bhujangabhooshano Bhargo  Giridhanvi  Giripriya: ||

Kriththivasa  Purarathir Bhagavan Pramathadhipa: | Mrithyunjjaya Sookshmathanu: Jagathvyapi  Jagathguru: ||

Vyomakesho Mahasenajanaka Charuvikrama: | Rudro  Bhoothapathi: Sthanur Ahirbhugno Digambara: ||

Ashtamoorthir Anekamoorthirathma Sathvika Shuddhavigraha: |Shashvatha Gandaparashuraja: Pashamochaka: ||

Mrida: Pashupathir  Devo Mahadevo Avyayo Hari: | Bhaganethradhavyaktho Dhakshadhvara Haro Hari: ||

Pooshadhanthabhidha Avyagro Sahasraksha Sahasrapadh | Apavargapradho Ananthstharaka:  Parameshvara: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Gopala Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vishnu who has personified as son of cowherd, he is little cowherd who is the leader of cowherds of sacred Gokulam, he is Gopala who is the protector of cows, he is the source of happiness in Gokulam, he always immerses in the protection of cows, he has personified as little cowherd, he nourishes the cows, he has  assumed the forms of sons of cowherds, he playfully steals the vessels of curd and butter from the houses of cowherds, his lotus like face is  always has the fragrance of woman of cowherds, he takes immense pleasure in the company of young woman of cowherds, he takes immense delight in the embrace of young woman of cowherds, he has most attractive features and lips that lures the hearts of young maiden of cowherds, his face has reddened due to the tight embrace and kisses of young maidens of cowherds, he takes immense joy on the bosom of Young maiden of cowherds, he is fond of songs of the young maiden of cowherds and he delightfully dances with them, he takes immense joy in the conversation with the young maidens of cowherds, he takes immense pleasure in the various sports with them, he playfully steals the clothes of the young maiden while they take holy dip, he playfully hurt them with the nails, he partake meals with them, his lotus feet are served by young maidens of cowherds and vice versa, he swallowed the wood fire in order to protect the cowherds, young maiden of cowherds are the cure for his fever, he assumed the form of young maiden of cowherd, he plays melodious music on flute according to the tune of the music of young maiden of cowherd, he represents the piousness of the woman of cowherd, he is dearest darling of woman of cowherd, he  playfully steals the curd and milk carefully stored by the woman of cowherds, he takes immense pleasure in the Thamboolam offered by the woman of cowherds, he partake  meals consumed by the women of cowherd, he resembles to Surya to the lotus like face of women of cowherd, he is easily perceivable to the women of cowherds, he resides in the hearts of women of cowherd, he symbolizes honey bee that take immense pleasure in the lotus like  heart of the women of cowherd and they praises the glories of little Gopala, he is the source of delight for the women of cowherds and they immerses in the meditation of little Gopala, he resides in the middle of women of cowherds, he takes immense joy in the company beautiful young maiden of cowherds, he appears as precious jewel surrounded  by the young maiden of cowherds, he appears as dark cloud in the middle of streak of lightning like  beautiful young maiden of cowherds, he appears as cool rays of moon while the young maidens are gloomy, he is beautifully decorated and dressed up by the young maiden of cowherds, he takes shelter in the hands of women of cowherds, he fulfills all the desires of the young maiden of cowherds, he yearns for the company of the young maiden of cowherds, he resides in the lotus like hearts of young maiden of cowherds, he take immense pleasure in the fully blossomed lotus like face of women of cowherds, he playfully hurts them with his little line of teeth, he takes pleasure in the passionate sport with them, he is inseparable from the Gopis on his left, he is the source of delight of lotus like face of women of cowherds, he is well familiar with their moods and he is  anxious to meet them, he is beloved of children of women of cowherds, he takes immense delight in the embrace of women of cowherds, he elevated mount Govardhana with his little finger, he carries milk pot, he is fond of cattle and always surrounded by them, he is Govinda, he is always surrounded by Gopika, Gopa and Go, he is surrounded by the cowherds and explore through the lush green land with them, he entices the Gopabalas/young children of cowherds, he is always surrounded by cows, he fulfills all the desires of the women of cowherds, he is Gopala who is the protector of cows, he pleases the little children of cowherds with various amusements, he resides in the middle of thousands of cows, he is surrounded by hundreds of children of cowherds, he is familiar with the slang of children of cowherds, he playfully steals things from the children of cowherds, he has assumed the form of little cowherd, he is the Lord of cowherds, he has dressed up like little cowherd who is the purifier of souls, he serves the children of cowherds, he is worshiped by the children of cowherds, he is the provider of auspiciousness to the children of cowherds, he appears as eyes to children of cowherds, he is dearest companion of little children of cowherds, he alleviate the sorrows and miseries of cowherds, he symbolizes mother, father, brother  and inseparable companion of cowherds, he is the protector as well as closest associate of cowherds, he symbolizes piousness of cowherds, he symbolizes precious pearl born as little cowherd, he partake Dhadhyannam/curd rice with the little children of cowherds, he entertains them with various passionate sport, he is the soul of little children of cowherds, he is always surrounded by Gopa and Gopi, he is most celebrated in the Gokulam, he steals the butter and milk of cowherds, he elevated the mount Govardhana, he pleases  Gopi and Gopa with his immediate presence at their first cries, he is the source of nourishment for the cows, he is fond of cows and always take care of the welfare of them, he is most venerable and celebrated deity in the sacred land of Gokulam, he is dearest darling of  Go and Gopijana, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity who is inseparable consort of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi.

Om Sri Gopalabalathanaya Gopa  Gopagokulanayaka | Gopala Gokulanandhana Gopasamrakshanothsuka ||

Govathsaroopi Goposhine Gopikasutharoopabhrithe | Gopighritha Dhadhiksheerashikhyabhajana Lundaka ||

Gopikagandha Samsaktha Srimadh Vadhana Pankaja | Gopika Sangomollasa  Gopikakucha Mardhana ||

Gopikakashyam Janasaktha Manjjuladhara Pallava | Gopikaradhanasandhashtarakthimadhara Vidhruma ||

Gopi Peenakuchadhvandha Mardhanathyantha Nirdhaya | Gopiganasamsaktha  Gopikanarththanothsuka ||

Gopisambashanaratha  Gopakreeda Mahothsava | Gopivasthrapaharine  Gopikrithanakhashatha ||

Gopikasahabhokthre  Gopikapadhasevaka | Gopikadhavaroopa  Gopasthriveshamoorthibhrithe ||

Gopigananusarana Muraligana Ranjjaka | Gopika Punyanivaha  Gopijanavallabha ||

Gopikadhaththasoopanna Dhadhi Ksheera  Ghrithashaya | Gopi Charcchitha Thamboola  Grahanothsukamanasa ||

Gopibhuktha Avashishtanna  Sampooritha Nijodhara | Gopimukhabja  Marthanda  Gopinayana Gochara ||

GopasthreePanchavishikha  Gopikahridhayalaya |Gopihridhayabjabhramara  Gopicharithaganavathe ||

Gopasthri Paramapreetha  Gopika Dhyananishtavathe | Gopasthri Madhyasamsthitha  Gopanari Manoharine ||

Gopasthridhaththa Bhooshana Gopi Saudhaminimeghaya Nama: | Gopineeradhi Chandhramase  Gopikalankritha Athyantha Sookshmacchoshnisha Kamchuka ||

Gopibhujopadhana Gopichiththaphalapradha | Gopikasangamashrantha  Gopihridhaya Samsthitha ||

Gopiphulla Mukhambhojamadhvasvadhambhara | Gopasthridhanthapeedya  Gopisallapa Sadhara ||

Gopivamangasamrooda  Gopikabyamjanodhyatha | Gopibhavaparijjathre  Gopasthridharshanonmeesha ||

Gopikasuthapreetha  Gopikalinganothsuka | Govardhanachalordharthe Godhohanalasathkara ||

Govrindhaveetha  Govinda  Gopika Gopa  Govritha | Gopalanganasancharin Gopabalanuranjaka ||

Govratha  Gopikarththipradha  Gonamabhooshine |Go Gopthre  Gopamanasaranjjaka  Go Sahasralimadhyastha ||

Gopabalashathavritha  Govrindhabhashavijathre | Gopa Dhravyapaharaka Gopavesha  Gopanatha ||

Gopabhooshanasambrama  Gopadhasa  Gopapoojya | Gopalaka Shubhapradha  Gopanethre  Gopasakha ||

Gopasankadamochaka Gopamathre Gopapithre | Gopabhrathe  Gopana  Gopabandhave ||

Gopapunya  Gopasanthanabhooruha Gopalaneetha Dhadhyannabhokthre |Gopalaranjjaka  Gopalapranadhathre GopaGopijanavratha ||

Gokulothsavasanthosha Go Dhadhi Ksheerachoraka | Govardhanaratha  Gopi  Gopahvanakrithadhara ||

Gograsadharine  Gokandoonivarana Nakhavalaye |Srimathe Gohitha Gokularadhya  Go Gopi Janavallabha ||

||Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Garuda Vajrapanchara Kavacham – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall meditate upon Sri Garuda who is the celestial vehicle of Lord Vishnu, I shall earnestly pray to Garuda to protect my head, I shall earnestly pray to Vinathasutha who is the son of Devi Vinatha  to protect my forehead, I shall earnestly pray to Sarpaha who is the enemy of serpents, to protect my eyes, I shall earnestly pray to Surarchitha who is worshiped by Suras to protect my ears,  I shall earnestly pray to Sarpari who is the enemy of serpents to protect my  nose, I shall earnestly pray to Vishnuvahana who is the celestial vehicle of Lord Vishnu to protect my  face, I shall earnestly pray to Suryasuthanuja who is younger brother to Suryasutha to protect my throat, I shall earnestly pray to Mahabhala who is mighty to protect my arms, I shall earnestly pray to Khageshvara who is the chief of the birds to protect my hands, I shall earnestly pray to Arunakrithi who has the effulgence of Aruna to protect my fingers, I shall earnestly pray to  Nakhayudha who has sharp nails as weapon to protect my nails, I shall earnestly pray to Mukthiphalapradha who is the provider of liberation from repeated births to protect my armpit and inner parts of the body, I shall earnestly pray to Vihaga who is King of birds  to protect my bosom, I shall earnestly pray to Sarvadha who is all-bestowing to protect my heart,  I shall earnestly pray to Mahatheja who has great radiance to protect my navel,  I shall earnestly pray to Sudhakara who symbolizes nectar to protect my waist line, I shall earnestly pray to Mahaveera to protect my thighs, I shall earnestly pray to Chandavikrama who is extremely valorous to protect my knee joints, I shall earnestly pray to Dhundhayudha who has sharp beak as weapon to protect my shank/calves, I shall earnestly pray to Vishnuratha who is sincerely devoted to supreme Lord Vishnu to protect my ankles, I shall earnestly pray to Suparnna who has large wings to protect my feet, I shall earnestly pray to Tharkshaya who is divine personified as King of bird to protect my fingers on feet, I shall earnestly pray to Veera who is fearless to protect my Romakoopa/pores on the skin, I shall earnestly pray to Bhayapaha who eradicates extreme fears and anxieties to protect my skin.  Theses are the glorious verses Sri Garuda Vajra Pancharika, capable to eradicate all the sins of the worshiper, it  fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, whoever reads or listens to these marvelous verses during the hours of dawn would be relieved from the toxic poisons, whoever reads these verses during the hours of dawn, noon and dusk would be relieved from worldly bondage, whoever reads or listens to this verses for twelve times would be freed from  enemies, whoever reads or listens to this verses for a week would be relieved from sins, guilt, and diseases.  The Vajra Panchara Kavacham praising the splendor of Garuda is highly propitious hymn which is capable to liberate the worshiper from the worldly existence.

Shirome Garuda: Pathu Lalatam Vinathasutha | Nethrethu Sarpaho Pathu Karnnau Pathu Surarchitha ||

Nasikam PathuSarpari: Vadhanam Vishnuvahana: | Surya Suthanuja: Kandam  Bhujau Pathu Mahabala: ||

Hasthau Kageshvara: Pathu Karagre Thvarunakrithi |Nakha  Nakhayudha: Pathu Kakshau Mukthiphalapradha: ||

Sthanu Mey Pathu Vihaga: Hridhayam Pathu Sarvadha: | Nabhim Pathu Mahatheja  Katim Pathu Sudhahara: ||

Ooru Pathu Mahaveero Januni Chandavikrama: | Janghe Dhundhayudha: Pathu Gulphau Vishnuratha: Sadha ||

Suparna: Pathu Mey  Padhau Thrakshaya Padhamguli Thadha | Romakoopani Mey  Veera: Thvacham Pathu Bhayapaha: ||

Ithi Yevam  Dhivya Kavacham Papaghnam Sarvakamadham| Ya: Padeth Paratharuththaya  Vishashesham Pranashyathi ||

Thrisandhyam Ya: Paden Nithyam Bandhanath Muchyathe  Nara: | Dhvadhasham Padethyasthu Muchyathe  Shathrubadhanath ||

Yekavaram Padethyasthu Muchyathe  Sarvakalbhishai: | Vajrapanchara  Nametham Kavacham  Bandhamochanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||