Friday 22 January 2021

Sri Vinaya Patrika – Sri Tulsidas Maharaj -Initial Prayers

 



Chapter – 1 – Sri Vinaya Patrika -  Sri Ganapathi Sthuthi – Sri Surya Sthuthi


Courtesy – Gita Press, Gorakhpur & dedicated to the lotus feet of Sri Malook Peedadheeshwar Sri Rajendhradasji Maharaj who is my sole inspiration to interpret in English and I respectfully bow  before my preceptors and parents for their perpetual blessings and motivation.

 

Sri Ganapathi Sthuthi

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “I shall sing in praise of supreme Lord Ganesha who is worshiped by the whole world, is the Lord of Ganas, I shall prostrate before the supreme Lord Ganesha who is the abode of Siddhi, and has a face that resembles an elephant, he is the son of   Lord Shankara and Bhavani, he is the delight of Shankara and Bhavani, he is Vinayak who symbolizes mercy, he is attractive and most venerable as well. I shall sing in praise of Ganapathi who is Modhakapriya/fond of sweet pudding, he is the remover of obstacles, he is the ocean of mercy, he is the provider of bliss and auspiciousness, he symbolizes ocean of wisdom, he is the source of intellect. I, Tulsidas earnestly pray with folded hands before the supreme Lord Ganesha, kindly bless me to have the eternal presence of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita in the shrine-like my heart.”

 

Sri Surya  Sthuthi –

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Deva, Oh! Dhivakara who is the Lord of the Day, compassionate to the distressed people, worshiped by the Sura, Muni, Asura, and humans. You are the destroyer of darkness like the elephant, and remover of chillness, you are adorned in the garlands of brilliance. You are the destroyer of Dhosha/sins, impurities, miseries, and sufferings into ashes. You are the remover of the grief of the pairs of Chakora birds and the pain of separation of the female Chakora from her male partner in the darkness of the night. Your brilliant rays are the source of blossoming the lotus flowers, and you are the provider of light to the whole Universe. You symbolize Theja/radiance, Prathapa/vigor, valor, and Rasa/emotions. You are riding on the magnificent chariot of one wheel, driven by Aruna, and the seven green horses. Oh! Swami, you represent Hari, Shankara, and Bhrama, the Veda, and scriptures singing in praise of your endless glories. I shall earnestly pray for the intense devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.”

 

Sri Shiva Sthuthi –

 

Sri Tulsidas Maharaj speaks “Oh! Bhagavan, whom do I beg with the folded hands? Oh! Dheenadhayalo, Oh! Bhaktharththihara who is the destroyer of afflictions and miseries of devotees, Oh! Bhagavan, you are mighty Lord, you have consumed the toxic poison gushed out while churning the ocean for the nectar of immortality and thus you have protected the entire Universe from the blazing Kalakoot Visha. You have protected the deities and demons who were tormented by the toxic poison while churning the ocean, you have gracefully swallowed the Kalakoot Visha to protect them. You have killed the haughty Tripurasura who harassed the entire world and put the people into deep miseries, with a single shot of an arrow. Oh! Bhagavan, you are the provider of the superior state of Moksha and liberation from the repeated births to the Jeeva who leave mortal coil on the sacred land of Kashi, which is extremely difficult to achieve even after several thousands of years of Tapasya and austerities for Muni, Veda and Rishis. Oh! Sadashiva, Oh! Parvathipathi who is the Lord of Goddess Parvathi, you easily get pleased with the worship of devotees. You are the Kalpavruksha that fulfills all the wishes of the devotees. You are Kamari who burn down the desires and impurities of the worshiper. Oh!  Kripanidhan, kindly shower your eternal grace to achieve the firm devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Rama.”

 

1) Sri Ganesha Sthuthi

Gayiye Ganapathi Jag Bandhan| Shankara Suvana Bhavani Nandhana|| Sidhdhi Sadhana Jag Bandhan Binayak| Kripasindhu Sundhara Sablayak || Modhakpriya Mudha MangalaDhatha | Bidhya Baridhi Budhdhividhatha || Mangath Tulasidas Kar Jore | Bhasihi Ramasiya Manas More||

2) Sri Surya Sthuthi

Dheena Dhayalu Dhivakar Deva | Kar Muni Manuja Surasura Seva || Hima Thama Kari Ke Hari Karamali | Dhahana Dhosha Dhukha Dhuritha Rujali || Koka Kokanadha Loka Prakasi | Theja Prathap Rooparasa Rasi || Sarathi Pankhu Dhivya Rathagami | Hari Shankara Bidhi Moorathi Swami || Bedha Puran Pragat Jas Jage | Tulsi Ram Bhagathi Bhar Mange ||

 

3) Sri Shiva Sthuthi

Ko Janchiye Shambhu Thaji  Ana| Dheenadhayalu Bhagatharththi Hara| Sab Prakar Samarththa Bhagavan || Kalakoota Jura Jarath Surasura | Nija Pan Lagi Kiye  Visha Pan|| Dharuna Dhanuja Jagath Dhukhadhayak|  Marau Thripura Yek Hi  Ban ||Jo Gathi Agam Mahamuni Dhurllabh| Kahath Santh Shruthi Sakala Puran || So Gathi Maranakal Apane Pur | Dhethe Sadhashiva Sabhim Saman || Sevath Sulabha Udhar Kalpatharu| Parbathi Pathi  Parama Sujan || Dhehu Kamaripu Ramacharana Rathi | Tulsidhas Kaham Kripanidhian||