Saturday 27 October 2018

Sri Saraswathi Bhujangaprayatha Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall always meditate upon supreme Goddess Saraswathi, who is Lokaikanatha who is the protector of the world, she is Prananatha of   Lord Bhrama/Sarojasana who is majestically seated on  the lotus flower, she is supreme Goddess who is most venerable, she eradicates ignorance and dullness of the worshiper, she is the source of nectar like excellence in speech, I shall meditate upon supreme Goddess Saraswathi who is stunningly beautiful, she represents all the female deities, she is ocean of mercy, she symbolizes wealth and auspiciousness, she is Viraja who is pure, she has great effulgence, she is adorned in magnificent crown on the long beautiful plait of hair, her marvelous crown is embellished with the crescent moon which spread cool rays, she has lustrous forehead, she has beautiful eye brows which excels the splendor of the bow of Lord of Love, she has most desirable lustrous eyes which excels the beauty of blue lilly, she has attractive nose resembles to the bud of autumnal lotus, her dazzling cheeks has the reflection of precious pearls, her beautiful lips resembles to coral , she has beautiful smile on lips which spread intense luster of moon, she has attractive line of teeth resembles to bud of Mallika, her attractive neck excels the beauty of shell, her two hands are in Vara and Abhaya hastha postures which provides abundance of boons as well as refuge to the worshiper who are surrendered at her lotus feet, she holds Pushtaka/sacred scriptures and Akshamala/prayer beads in each hands, she holds lotus flower, she has thousands of eyes, she has large and high bosom which resembles to the bulging forehead of King of elephant/Airavatha, and the heaviness of her bosom causes slight bend on forefront, she has deep navel and shining line of hairs, she has dark blue eyes, she has long attractive curly hair locks, she has pretty three lines on the belly and her luster excels the beauty of sacred fig tree, she is attired in pure white garment, she has attractive thighs and shank, she has attractive features that excels the beauty of Kamadeva, I shall meditate upon supreme Goddess Saraswathi who has attractive thighs, her upper feet resembles to shell of tortoise, her lotus feet are void of sorrows and miseries which has the luster of moon  resembles to shimmering buds, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Mahadevi who symbolizes all colors, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Mahadevi who is eulogized by all the deities, I shall repeatedly prostrate before supreme Goddess who resides in the dense wood of Mahapadmam, Oh! Devi, kindly bless us with knowledge in all fields, I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess who resides on the tongue of Padmabhu/lotus born Bhrama, I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess who is worshiped by Padmanethra who has beautiful eyes resembles to lotus flower petals/Lord Vishnu, I shall repeatedly prostrate before supreme Goddess who has the luster of fully blossomed lotus flower, I shall reverentially prostrate before supreme Goddess who is stunningly gorgeous and whose eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess who showers abundance of boons to virtuous and extremely formidable to wicked, she holds attractive parrot which has beautiful beak resembles to flowers of  palasha, its feathers has the luster of blue lily, and it has  attractive three colors on the neck, I shall always meditate upon supreme Goddess Saraswathi  who resides in the middle of dense wood of Kadamba, she is surrounded by female celestial apasaras and attendants, she takes immense pleasure in various pastimes,  and playing melodious music on Veena, she is anointed with the nectar  in the golden vessel, she is most desirable, she is beloved of her passionate devotees, she is most venerable, she is worshiped by Sanakadhis and illustrious Rishis and Sages, Oh! Jaganmatha, kindly purify our intellect, I shall repeatedly prostrate before supreme Goddess who represents all the female deities, she eradicates darkness of ignorance and illuminates like Marthanda/Surya, she is ShivA who symbolizes auspiciousness, she imparts supreme intellect, she is the protector of soul from the miseries and perils,  I shall meditate upon supreme Goddess who is beyond human intellect, she is unblemished, she is pure always, she is the safest heaven to worshiper who are surrendered at her lotus feet and she is the protector of them, she symbolizes female aspect of  trinities, she is the protector of three worlds, I shall repeatedly prostrate before the lotus feet of Goddess  Ambika,  Oh! Devi, kindly dance on the tip of our tongue always, Oh! Mother, who has boundless compassion and love towards distressed and desolate people, kindly protect us, I shall take refuge at your lotus feet, Oh! Anandhamoorthe who symbolizes supreme bliss, I am helpless, I am not aware of anyone other than you; hence I shall take refuge at your lotus feet.  Whoever reads or listens to the glorious verse of Bhujangaprayatha praising the splendor of Goddess Saraswathi, for three months during the early hours of dawn with intense devotion and faith, would attain the blessings of Goddess Saraswathi.


Sadha Bhavayeahm Prasadhena Yasya: Pumamso Jada: Santhi Lokaikanathe | Sudhapoora Nishyanthi Vakgreethayastham Sarojasana Prananathe Hridhyanthe ||

Vishudhdharkka Shobhavalarksham Viraja Jatamandalasaktha Sheethamshu Khanda |Bhajamyardhdha Dhoshakarodhya Lalatam Vapusthe Samastheshvari Sri Kripapabdhe ||

Mridhu Bhoolatha Nirjjithananga Chapam Dhyuthidhvastha Neelaravindhayathaksham |Sharath Padma Kinjjilkka Sankashanasam Mahamaukthikadharsharajalkapolam ||

Pravalabhi Ramadharam Charumandhasmithabha Vinirbharthsithendhu Prakasham | Spuran Mallika Kudmalollasidhantham Galabha Vinirdhootha Shankhabiramyam ||

Varanchabhayam Pusthakashcha Akshaalam Dhadhadhbi : Chathurbhi: Karairambujabhai: Sahasraksha Kumbeendhra Kumbhopamana Sthanadhvandha Mukthaghatabhyam Vinamram ||
Lasath Sookshma Shuklambarodhyan Nithambam | Mahakadhala Sthamba Thulyorukandam | Suvriththa  Prakamabiramoru Parva Prabha Nindhithananga Samudhgakabham ||

Upasanga Sankasha Jangham Padhagra Prabha Bharthsithoththunga Koormaprabhavam | Padhambhoja Sambhavithashokasalam | Spurath Chandhrika Kudmalodhyann Nakhabham ||

Namasthe Mahadevi Hey Varnnaroope | Namasthe Mahadevi Geervanavandhye |Namasthe Mahapadmakantharavase | Samastham Cha Vidhyam Pradhehi Pradhehi ||

Nama : Padma Bhuvakthra Padmadhivase | Nama: Padmanethradhibhi: Sevyamane | Nama: Padma Kinjjalkka Sankashavarnne | Nama: Padmapathrabhiramakshi Thubhyam ||

Palasha Prasoonopamam Charuthundam | Valarathi Neelothpalabham Pathathram | Thrivarnnam Galantham Vahantham Shukam Tham | Dhadhathyai Mahathyai Bhavathyai  Namosthu ||

Kadambadavi Madhyasamstham Sakhibhir Manojjabhiranandha Leelarasabhi: | Kalaswanaya Veenaya Rajamanam | Bhaje Thvam Saraswathyaham  Devi Nithyam ||

Sudhapoornna Hairanya Kumbhabhisheka Priye Bhakthalokapriye Poojaniye | Sanandhabhir Yogineebhir Prapoojye Jaganmatharasthmanmana: Shodhaya Thvam ||

Avidhyandhakaraugha Marthandadheepthyai | Suvidhya Pradhanothsukayai ShivAyai | Samastharththa Rakshakarayai Varayai Samasthambike Devi Thubhyam Namosthu ||

Pare Nirmale Nishkale Nithyashudhdhe  Sharanye Varenye Thrayimayyananthe | Namsthvambhike  Yushmadheeyanghri Padme | Rasajjathale Santhatham Nrithyatham Mey ||

Praseedha Praseedha Praseedhambike Mamaseemanu Dheenanukampavaloke | Padmabhoruha Dhvandhamekavalambam Na Jane Param Kinchith Anandhamoorthe ||

Itheedham Bhujangaprayatham Padedhyo Mudha Pratharuththaya Bhakthya Sametha : Sa Masathrayal Poorvamevasthi Noonam Prasadhasya Saraswathasyaika Pathram ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||