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Sunday, 6 May 2018

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 1 – 10



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 11 – 20



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 21 – 30



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 31 – 40



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 41 – 50



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 51 – 60



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 61 – 70



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 71 – 80



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 81 – 90



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 91 - 100



Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 101 – 116


 || Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Saturday, 5 May 2018

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram –|| Phalashruthi: || Lyrics and meanings 101 – 116



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, veneration of Lord Shiva with a single bale leaf would bring the merit of living on the sacred land of Kashi and worship of Lord Kalabhairava, it would eradicate all the severe sins of the worshiper, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam,   whoever reads or recites, or venerates Lord Shiva with the bale leaves during the hours of dawn, noon or dusk would attain liberation from worldly existence, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam,  worship of Lord Shiva with a single bale leaf would bring the merit of offering thousands of elephants, lands, gold coins as charity and performance of all fire sacrifices, worship of Lord Shiva with single bale leaf would provide virtuous offspring and grandchildren, abundance of wealth, grains and happiness, ultimately worshiper would  attain nearness to Lord Shiva, veneration of Lord Shiva with single bale leaf would bring the merit of offering wealth to thousands and millions of Vipras/Bhramin who strictly follows Bhraminic rite, worship of Lord Shiva and offering single bale leaf at the his lotus feet or recitation of his sacred names would bring Jeevanmukthi/state of bliss/state of renunciation to the worshiper, veneration of Lord Shiva with the single bale leaf would provide the meritorious reward of performance of numerous charities, righteous deeds and visit to the numerous sacred shrines, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam,  Oh! Prabho, I shall always meditate upon your lotus feet, kindly protect us and bless us with all kinds of auspiciousness in our homes, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam,  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Shiva who is smeared in sacred ashes all over the body, along with Goddess Uma who is mounted on the celestial bull and accompanied by Ganas, veneration of Lord Shiva with a single bale leaf would provide the merit of veneration of thousands of Salagramashila and honoring hundreds and millions of Vipra, performance of millions of Yajja, veneration of Lord Shiva with the single bale leaf would eradicate all those sins committed knowingly or unknowingly, Oh! Manava, propitious tree of Bilva was emerged while churning the ocean for the nectar of immortality, hence it should be preserved with intense faith and devotion, veneration of Mahadeva with a single bale leaf would provide performance of  millions of  fire sacrifices, recitation of these glorious verses once a day on regular basis would eradicates all the enemies, recitation of these glorious verse twice a day on regular basis would fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, recitation of these glorious verses thrice a day on regular basis would  provide long life and wealth, it fulfills all those desired by the worshiper, whoever reads of listens to  the above sacred hymns once, or twice or thrice would attain the eternal presence of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi and Lord Shiva along with ShivA/Goddess Parvathi, veneration of Lord Shiva with the bale leaves would eradicates sins of millions of births, whoever listens to the glorious  Bilvashtotharashathanama Sthothra would be freed from the sins of seven births, whoever recite the above glorious verses of Bilvashtoththarashathanama Sthothra would get freed from their sins of  Janmanthara/accumulated sins, witnessing the Linga would eradicate the sins committed during the day and night, remembering  Lord Maheshvara would eradicates the sins committed on each and every seconds, preserving the sacred scripture of Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothra would bring good health and eradicates all kinds of fears and anxieties of the worshiper.


Kashi Kshethranivasam Cha Kalabhairava Dharshanam | Aghorapapa Samharam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Ashtoththara Shathaslokai: Sthothradhyai: Poojayethyadha | Thrisandhyam Mokshamavapnothi Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dhanthi Koti Sahasranam  Bhoo: Hiranyasahasrakam | Sarvakrathumayam Punyam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Puthra Pauthradhikam Bhogam Bhukthva  Cha Athra Yadhepsitham | Anthe Cha Shivasayujyam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Viprakoti Sahasranam Viththadhanaccha  Yath Phalam | Thath Phalam Prapnuyath Sathyam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Thvan Namakeerthanam Thaththvam Thava Padhambhu Ya: Pibeth | Jeevan Muktho Bhaven Nithyam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Aneka Dhanaphaladham  Anantha Sukrithadhikam | Theerthayathra Akhilam Punyam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Thvam Mam Palaya Sarvathra Padhadhyanakritham Thava | Bhavanam  ShAnkaram Nithyam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Umaya Sahitham Devam Sa Vahanaganam Shivam | Bhasmanuliptha Sarvangam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Salagrama Sahasrani Vipranam Shathakotikam | Yajjakoti Sahasrani Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Ajjyanenakritham Papam  Gnananenabhikritham Cha Yath | Thath Sarvam  Nashamayathu  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Amrithothbhava Vrikshasya  Mahadevapriyasya Cha | Muchyanthe  Kandakaghathath Kandakebhyo Hi  Manava : ||

Yeka Bilvaika Pathrena  Kotiyajjam Phalam Bhaveth | Mahadevasya Poojarththam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Yekakale Paden Nithyam Mahashathru Vinashanam | Dhvikale Cha Paden Nithyam Manoratha Phalapradham | Thrikale Cha Paden Nithyam Ayur Arogya Vardhanam Dhanapradham | Achirath Karyasiddhim Cha Labathe Na Athra Samshaya: ||

Yekakalam Dhvikalam  Va Thrikalam Ya: Paden Nara: | Lakshmiprapthi  Shivavasa: Shivena Sahamodhathe ||

Kotijanmakritham Papam Archanena Vinashyathi | Sapthajanmakritham Papam Shravanena Vinashyathi | Janmantharakritham Papam Padanena Vinashyathi | Dhivarathrakritham Papam Dharshanena Vinashyathi | Kshane Kshane Kritham Papam Smaranena Vinashyathi | Pusthakam Dharayeth Dhehi  Arogyam Bhayanashanam ||

||Ithi Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – || Phalashruthi: || Lyrics and meanings 91 – 100



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, I think it is impossible to attain even for the celestial and planets to worship Lord Shiva with the Bale leaves during the most propitious hours of Pradhosha, worship of Lord Shiva with a single leaf of Bale would bring the merit of construction of pond and construction of Shiva shrine, performance of millions of marriage of young maiden to appropriate bride groom, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, witnessing a Bilva tree or touching  would eradicates all the sins of the worshiper, even the severe sins like Bhramahathya, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, worship of Lord Shiva with Bale leaves brings the pieities of veneration with Panchabilva known as Thulsi, Bilvam, Nirgundi/divine tree that has five petaled leaves, Jambeeram/kind of basil, and  Amalakam, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam,  Lord Nandikeshvara should be  worshiped with unbroken leaves of Bale, it would eradicate all the sins of the worshiper,veneration of Lord Shiva with Bale leaves would provide the meritorious reward of performance of marriage of thousands and millions of young maiden to appropriate bride groom and offering Kingdom and land as charity. I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, worship of Lord Shiva with a single bale leaf would provide the merit of performance of thousands of AshvamedhaYagam, offering millions of elephants and horses as charity, and offering cows as charity for the whole year, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam,  worship of Lord Shiva with single bale leaf would bring the pieties of recitation of Chathurveda/Rig, Yajur, Sama, and Atharvana, Mahabharath and various sacred scriptures for thousands of times, offering Kingdom and land as charity, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam,  worship of Lord of Shiva with a single bale leaf would provide the merit of veneration of golden Mountain Meru which is the treasure house of all the precious gems, recitation of Bilvashtoththara Shathanama Sthothram and veneration of Linga with the bale leaves would bring abundance of meritorious reward.



Thathrapi Dhurllabham Manyeth Nabho Masendhu Vasare | Pradhoshakale Poojayam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Thatakam Dhananikshepam Bharmasthapyam Shivalayam | Koti Kanya Mahadhanam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dharshanam  Bilvavrikshasya  Sparshanam Papanashanam | Aghorapapa Samharam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Thulasi Bilva Nigundi Jambeeramalakam Thadha | Pancha Bilvamithikhyatham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Akhanda Bilvapathraishcha  Poojayeth Nandhikeshvaram | Muchyathe  Sarvapapebhya: Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Salankritha  Shathavriththa  Kanyakoti Sahasrakam | Samrajya Prithvidhanam  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dhanthyashvakoti Dhanani Ashvamedhasahasrakam | Samvathsadhenudhanani Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Chathurvedha Sahasrani Bharathadhi Puranakam | Samrajya Prithvidhanam  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sarvarathnamayam Merum Kanchanam Dhivyavasthrakam | Thulabhagam Shathavarththam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Ashtoththaram Shatham  Bilvam  Yo Archayeth Lingamasthake | Adharvoktham Adhebhyasthu Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 81 – 90



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the commander of Universe and its living beings, he symbolizes God of wealth, he eradicates accidental and unexpected deaths, he has embodied as Linga, he is Lingathma, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he provides all kinds of auspiciousness to worshiper, he is omnipresent, he is eulogized by Veda and Vedantha, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he burns extreme perils, miseries and sorrows like clossal wood fire, he carries out the essential functions of the Kalpa and he is the destroyer of Kalpa, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam,  he has no birth or he is not bound by Karma/action, he is adorned in garland of skull, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is attired in the skin of Mathanga/elephant, he has Viratroopa which represents Universe and its living beings, he represents Vishnu, he is eternal, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the commander of Yajja and he disperse the fruit of successful completion of Yajja, he eradicates obstacles of the performance of Yajja, he is Yajjesha, he accepts oblations from Yajja, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes Time, he represents  past, present and future, he destroys  wicked people, he is worshiped by Yogis, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is supreme Lord who magnanimous, he has great stature, he has great stomach and arms, he has great face and he is always surrounded by assembly of elderly people as disciple, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has most beautiful eyes and attractive forehead, he is extremely valorous, he is Maheshvara who symbolizes auspiciousness and wealth, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the source of Universe and its living beings, he represents ocean of virtues, he is absolute truth, he is promising and sincerely follows the vows, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, worship of Jagathguru/Lord Dhakshinamoorthi/Universal preceptor on the auspicious day of Magha Krishna Chathurdhashi is difficult to  obtain even for the deities.



Nidhanesham Dhanadheesham Apamrithyuvinashanam | Lingamoorthi Lingathma  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Bhaktha Kalyanadham  Vyastham Vedavedantha Samsthutham | Kalpakrith Kalpanasham Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Ghorapathakadhavagnim Janma Karma Vivarjjitham | Kapalamalabaranam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mathangacharmavasanam  Viratroopa Vidharakam | Vishnukrantham Anantham Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Yajja Karma Phaladhyaksham Yajjavighnavinashakam | Yajjesham Yajjabhoktharam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kaladheesham Thrikalajjam Dhushtanigrahakarakam | Yogimanasapoojyam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mahonnatham Mahakayam Mahodhara Mahabhujam | Mahavakthram Mahavriddham  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sunethram  Su Lalatam Cha Sarva Bheema Parakramam | Maheshvaram Shivatharam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Samastha Jagadhadharam Samasthagunasagaram | Sathyam Sathyagunopetham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Maghakrishna Chathurdhashyam Poojarththam Cha Jagathguro: | Dhurllabham Sarvadevanam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Friday, 4 May 2018

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 71 – 80



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Bhoktha who absorbs the Universe and its living beings at the end of Yuga, he represents grains, he is unconquerable, he wins over the hearts of passionate devotees, he represents action and cause of action as well, he is Jishnu who is unconquerable, he represents Vishnu, Indra, Sun, Arjun, etc.. I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he represents human body and he is the protector of the same, he always works for the welfare of Universe and its living beings, he has sky as matted hair locks, he has colossal form, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes prosperity and wealth, he is youthful, he steals the heart of worshiper, he eradicates unexpected and accidental deaths, he is Hiranyagarbha, he has golden limbs, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Dhaksha/wise, he is the source of origin of Chamunda, he symbolizes Moksha, he is the provider of liberation from repeated births, he represents precious yellow metal, he has the complexion of precious yellow metal, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he resides in the sacred shrine of Kashi/Mahashmashana, he has various incarnations, he has the luster of crystal, he is the essence of Veda, he is embodied as Veda and Vedanga, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is firm, he represents righteousness, he is the Lord of Goddess Uma, he is  absolute Bhramam, he is Vibhu who is safest heaven to worshiper, he is the Lord of  the Universe, he is the commander of the Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in garlands of Rudraksha, he is fond of Rudraksha and worshiper who is adorned in garland of Rudraksha, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, his neck is adorned in Phaneedhra/King of serpent, he is fond of embellish serpents as ornaments, he destroyed the Yajja of Dhakshaprajapathi, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in King of serpent as earrings, he is surrounded by Lord Indhra and deities, he is worshiped by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he is supreme ascetic, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is attired in skin of Mrigendhra/elephant/leopard, he is supreme Lord who was contemplated upon by the illustrious Rishis and Sages, he is worshiped by all the deities, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.


Bhoktharam  Bhojanam Bhojyam Jetharam  Jithamanasam | Karanam KAranam Jishnum Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kshethrajjam Kshethrapalashcha  Parardhaika Prayojanam | Vyomakesham Bheemavesham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Bhavajjam Tharunopetham Chorishtam Yamanashanam | Hiranyagarbham Hemangam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dhaksham Chamundajanakam Mokshadham Mokshanayakam | Hiranyadham  Hemaroopam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mahashmashana Nilayam Pracchanna Spadikaprabham | Vedasyam Vedaroopam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sthiram Dharmam Umanatham  Bhramanyam Chashrayam Vibhum | Jagannivasam  Prthamam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Rudrakshamalabaranam Rudrakshapriyavathsalam | Rudhraksha Bhaktha Samsthomam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Phaneedhravilasath Kandam Bhujangabaranapriyam | Dhakshadhvaravinasham Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Nagendhravilasathkarnnam Maheendhravalayavritham | Munivandhyam Munishreshtam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mrigendhracharma Vasanam Muneenam Yeka Jeevanam | Sarvadevadhipoojyam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Thursday, 3 May 2018

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 61 – 70



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||













I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is divine personified and he represents all the deities, he is Yogeesha who is the Lord of Yogis, he is lion among the Yogis who undertake extreme Yogic practices, he inspires the worshiper to undertake Yogic practices, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is supreme Lord, he represents highest of the philosophies, he crushed the pride of Andhakasura, he is Kalpadhruma/wish fulfilling creeper to his passionate worshiper, he is most venerable, he represents fire sacrifices and sacred hymns, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in various garlands, he is smeared in highly fragrant sandalwood paste, he is worshiped by Lord Vishnu and Lord Bhrama, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is  father of Lord Karthikeya, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is enemy of Bhrama, he is dearest companion of Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is charismatic and most charming like nectar, he is ocean of mercy, he has marvelous appearance with the flame on the middle of eyebrows, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has attractive matted hair locks, he has pure bright eyes, he is Lord of Vriksha and Lord of Earth, he fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he gets easily pleased, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Shiva who represents auspiciousness, he is serene, he is Lord of Goddess Uma, he immerses in deep meditation, he is the provider of supreme wisdom and knowledge, he is attired in the skin of animals, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in King of serpent Vasuki as ornament, he showers abundance of boons to the world, he symbolizes wisdom and knowledge, he is attired in skin of animals, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he is Shankara who is the provider of wealth and happiness to the Universe, he is pure and eternal, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the safest heaven to the distressed and desolate people and he is always worshiped by them, he is Vashatkara who symbolizes sacred chants and  has majestic form, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.



Suravasam Janavasam Yogeesham Yogipungavam | Yogadham Yoginamsimham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Uththamanutththamam Thaththvam  Andhakasurasoodhanam | Bhakthakalpadhrumamasthomam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Vichithramalyavasanam Dhivyachandhanacharcchitham | Vishnu Bhramadhivandhyam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kumarapitharam Devam  Shrithachandhrakalanidhim | Bhramashathrum Jaganmithram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Lavanya Madhurakaram Karunarasavaridhim | Bhruvormadhye Sahasrarchim Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Jatadharam Pavakaksham Vrikshesham Bhoominayakam | Kamadham Sarvadhagamyam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Shivam Shantham Umanatham Mahadhyanaparayanam | Gnanapradham Kriththivasam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Vasuki Uragaharam Cha Lokanugrahakaranam | Gnanapradham  Kriththivasam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Shashankadharinam Bhargam Sarvalokaikashankaram | Shuddham cha  Shashvatham Nithyam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sharanagatha Dheenarththa Parithranaparayanam | Gambheeram  Cha Vashatkaram Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 51 – 60



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Mrida, he have three eyes, he is extremely valorous, he eradicates misfortune and disaster, he is Digambara who is wielded in directions as clothe, he eradicates trepidation and frustration etc.. I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has the luster of Kundha flowers and conch, his gaze are supremely auspicious and blazing like fire, he is Kalagnirudra/fierce form of Rudra who appears as colossal fire, he is omniscient, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has beautiful neck resembles to conch, he has beautiful lines on the neck, he is the source of courage and he augments fearlessness, he is attired in attired in the skin of leopard, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the source of Universe and its living beings, he is the source of deluge at the end of Yuga, he is flawless, he is supreme bliss, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in sacred river Ganga on matted hair locks, his locks of hair are adorned in the streams of river Ganga, he has great radiance, his glorious myths are  eulogized by pious people, he is the leader of Bhramanda, he is the safest ferry to cross the ocean of unfathomable ocean of Samsara, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he dwells under the shades of tree of Mandhara, he is fond of flowers of Mandhara, he is always surrounded by illustrious Rishis and Sages, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has great sense organs and great arms, he symbolizes faith and devotion, he is easily attainable for the virtuous/pious people but extremely difficult for the wicked people, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes Beeja/Anda, he has embodied as Beeja, he remains remote from the Beeja, he enhances the strength of Beeja, he is Paresha, he is the destroyer of Beeja, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he represents Yuga, he is the Lord of Yuga, he is the source of Yuga and destroyer of the same, he is Paresha, he is the creator and destroyer of Yuga, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Dhurjati who has reddish-brown matted hair locks, he has marvelous appearance with the matted hair locks, he has the luster of camphor, he is the Lord of Goddess Gauri, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.


Thrayambakam  Mridam shooram  Arishtvarganashanam | Digambaram  Kshobhanasham  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kundhendhu Shankhadhavalam  Bhaganethrabhidhujjvalam | Kalagnirudram  Sarvajjam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kambugreevam Kambukandam  Dhairyadham  Dhairyavardhakam | Shardhoolacharmmavasanam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Jagath Uththpaththihethum Cha Jagath Pralayakaranam | Poornanandhaswaroopam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sargakesham Mahathejam  Punyashravanakeerthanam | Bhramandanayakam Tharam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mandharamoolanilayam Mandharakusumapriyam | Brindharaka Priyatharam Yeka Bilvam shivarppanam ||

Mahendhriyam Mahabahum Vishvasaparipoorakam | Sulabasulabham Labhyam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Beejadharam Beejaroopam Nirbeejam Beejavriddhidham | Paresham Beejanasham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Yugakaram Yugadheesham Yugakridhyuganashanam | Paresham  Yuganasham Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dhurjatim Pingalajadam Jadamandalamanditham | Karpooragauram Gaureesham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Wednesday, 2 May 2018

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 41 – 50




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is flawless who fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he is the provider of welfare and happiness, he is the source of happiness, good fortune and wealth, he always works for the welfare of Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes supreme wisdom and various Shasthras, he has great effulgence, he is impossible to discriminate or differentiate, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is immeasurable/unfathomable, he symbolizes storehouse of virtues, he is symbolizes Veda and righteousness, he is the source of righteous deeds, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he resides in the supreme abode of Goddess Gauri, he is the father of living as well non-living things/he is the source of living – non-living things, he is Bhairava who absorbs the Universe and its living beings at the end of Kalpa/Kalpantha Bhairava, he has the luster of crystal/splendid, radiant,  bright etc.. he is the provider of happiness and welfare, he represents happiness and grief as well, he eradicates miseries and sorrows, he is auspicious, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has pleasant disposition, he has no specific form, he disperses the fruit of righteous deeds, he is beyond senses/he is beyond human intellect, he is great illusionist, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has embodied as  birds and animals, he is the Lord of birds and animals, he is the base for birds and animals, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the commander of all living beings, he is worshiped by  the living beings, he is the protector of living as well as non-living things in the Universe, ultimately he absorbs the living and non-living things at the end of Yuga,I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is embodied as Universe, he resides as soul in living beings, he is most venerable, his soul represents Vajra, he is wielded in powerful Vajrayudha on hand, he is mighty Lord, he is adorned in Vajra as ornaments, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the Lord of Ganas, he is the commander of Ganas, he represents deluge/colossal fire at the end of Yuga, he has perfect control over senses, he is personified as mighty Lord Veerabhadhra, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.


Sampoornna Kamadham Saukhyam  Bhaktheshtaphalakaranam | Saubhagyadham Hithakaram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Nanashasthra Gunopetham  Spuranmangala Vigraham | VidhyaVibedharahitham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Aprameyam  Gunadharam  Vedhakithroopavigraham | Dharmadharmapravriththam Cha  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Gaurivilasasadhanam  Jeevajeeva Pithamaham | Kalpanthabhairavam  Shubhram Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sukhadham  Sukhanasham Cha Dhukhadham Dhukhanashanam | Dhukhavatharam Bhadhram  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sukharoopam Roopanasham  Sarvadharmaphalapradham | Atheendhriyam Mahamayam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sarvapakshimrigakaram Sarvapakshimrigadhipam | Sarvapakshimrigadharam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Jeevadhyaksham Jeevavandhyam Jeevajeevanarakshakam | Jeeva Krijjeevaharanam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Vishvathmanam Vishvavandhyam Vajrathma Vajrahasthakam | Vajresham  Vajrabhoosham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppannam ||

Ganadhipam Ganadhyaksham  Pralayanalanashanam | Jithendhriyam Veerabadhram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 31 – 40



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has great effulgence, he has colossal form, he is the Lord of Goddess Uma, he is beautifully smeared in sacred ashes, he is  supreme cure for the miseries and sorrows of  worldly existence, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the provider of heavenly abode as well as renunciation, he showered abundance of boons to Raghunatha, he is beloved of Nakarajasutha/daughter of mount Himavan, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, his lotus feet are adorned in magnificent anklets, witnessing those marvelous lotus feet itself provides abundance of auspiciousness, he is adorned in King of serpent as ornament, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is infallible, untainted, and pure, he does not require any support system, he is passable and remote as well, he is absolute truth, he has great radiance, he is wrathful, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes father and mother  of the Universe and its living beings, he is the Lord of Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is attired in directions as garment, he has no fallacious appearance, he is mounted on Vrishabeshvara/celestial bull, he has bluish throat, he has four faces, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is attired in gem decorated protective shield /garment, he is adorned in various gem decorated ornaments all over the body, he is adorned in marvelous gem decorated earring , he is adorned in magnificent gem decorated crown, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in attractive ornaments on the fingers and neck, he is adorned in various gem decorated ornaments that spreads intense luster all over, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, his fingers are adorned in gem decorated rings that spreads luster on the finger nails, he resides in the hearts of passionate devotees, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, Goddess Ambika who is seated on the left, he is constantly looking at Goddess Ambika admiring her lovelivness, his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.


Thejomayam Mahabheemam Umesham  Bhasmalepanam | Bhavarogavinashanam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Swargapavargaphalapradham  Raghunathavarapradham | Nakarajasuthakantham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Manjjeerapadhayugalam Shubhalakshana Lakshitham | Phanirajavirajam  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Niramayam Niradharam  Nissangam  Nishprapanchakam | Thejoroopam  Maharaudhram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sarvalokaika Pitharam  Sarvalokaika Matharam | Sarvalokaikanatham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Chithrambaram  Nirabasam  Vrishabheshvaravahanam | Neelagreevam  Chathurvakthram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Rathnakanchuka  Rathnesham  Rathnakundala Manditham | Navarathna Kireedam  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dhivya Rathnaguli Swarnnam  Kandabaranabhooshitham | Nanarathnamanimayam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Rathnaguliya Vilasathkarashakha Nakhaprabham | Bhakthamanasageham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Vamangabaga  Vilasath Ambika Veekshanapriyam | Punadreekanibhaksham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Saturday, 28 April 2018

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 ||