Sri Narayani Sthuthi – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Narayani, who is the cause for the rotation of Earth on its axis within the specified period of time and she is the sole massive force of destruction of the Universe.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Gauri, who has three marvelous eyes, she is provider of auspiciousness and affluence,  she is the consort of Lord Shiva, I shall surrender at your lotus feet.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Narayani, who is the cause of Creation, Preservation and Destruction,  she is the personification of Thrigunas such as Rajas, Tamas and Satvik and she is the persona of virtues.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Narayni who takes good care of those who surrender to her, and she is the destroyer of sorrows and sufferings of the entire world,   I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Narayani/Brahmani who blissfully explore on her celestial vehicle swan and sprinkle  sacred water from the Dharbhagrass.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Maheshwari, consort of Lord Maheshwara who holds Trident on her hand and decorated crescent moon on her long beautiful plait of hair, rides on her celestial vehicle divine bull.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Kaumari, female force of Lord Subramnya, who possess immense strength and holds peacock and cock, spear on her hand.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Vaishnavi, female force of Lord Vishnu, carries Shakha/conch, Chakra/dice, Gadha/made and Sharngam/bow.  I shall earnestly pray to be compassionate to us.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Varahi, consort of Lord Varaha, who has protruding fierce teeth and holds mighty wheel, my salutation to Goddess Sri Nrusimhi/Narasimhi, female force of Lord Narasimha, who rules and protect the three worlds, fierce looking and destroyer of dhaithyas/Asuras.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Indrani/female force of Lord Indhra, who has marvelous thousands of eyes, spectacular crown on her head, she carries the powerful Vajrayudha and she is the slayer of  demon Vruthrasura.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Narayani, who has the form of Shivadhoothi/a dreadful look, slayer of mighty demons with her boisterous voice, I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Chamunda, who has ferocious look, decked in garland made of skulls and slayer of the demons Chanda and Munda.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Narayani, embodiment of eternal wisdom and wealth, Upanishads, and shyness, she is form of manes; she is the night and delusion as well.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Saraswathi, who is the personification of Wisdom, Intelligence and terminology, I  shall earnestly pray to shower your grace on me.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Durga, supreme form of Goddess who has various manifestations, and possesses mighty powers and remover of unknown fears, I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Karthyayani/daughter of Sage Kathyayana, who has marvelous face with beautiful three eyes, I shall earnestly pray to protect me from all the evils.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Bhadrakali, who has dreadful appearance, carries fierce weapon Trishoolam/Trident which is capable to alarm the enemies and slayer of demons.

Kalakashtadhi Roopena Parinama Pradhayni |

Vishwasyo Parathou Shakthey Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhakey |

Sharnye Tryambhakey Gouri Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Shruti Sthithi Vinasam Shakthi Boothey Sanathani |

Gunashraye Gunamaye Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Sharanagatha Dheenartha Parithrana Parayaney |

Sarvasyarthi Hare Devi Narayani Namosthuthey  ||

Hamsa Yuktha Vimanasthey Bhramani Roopadharini |

Kaushamba Ksharikey Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Trishula Chandhrahidharey Maha Vrushabhavahini |

Maheshwari Swaroopena Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Mayura Kukkudavrathey Mahashakthidharey Ananaghey |

Kaumariroopa Samsthaney Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Shankha Chakra Gadha Sharngya Graheetha Paramayudhey |

Praseedha Vaishnaviroopey Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Grahithogra Mahachakrey Dhamstrodhyutha Vasundarey |

Varaharoopini Shive Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Nrusimharoopena Ugrena Hanthumdhaithyan Kuthodhyamey |

Trilokya Thrana Sahithey Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Kireedini Mahavajrey Sahashra Nayanojwaley |

Vruthra Pranaharey Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Shivadhoothi Swaroopena Hatha Dhaithya Mahabale |

Ghoraroopey Maharave Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Dhamshra Karalavadhane Shiromala Vibhushaney |

Chanmundey Munda Madhane Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Lakshmi Lajje Mahavidhye Shraddhey Pushtiswadhe Dhruve |

Maharatri Mahamaye Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Medha Saraswathi Vare Bhoothi Bhargavi Thamasi |

Niyathey Thvam Praseedhesha Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

Sarva Swaroopey Sarveshey Sarvashakthi Samanvithey |

Bhayebhyasthrahino Devi Durga Devi Namosthuthey ||

Ithathey Vadhanam Soumyam Lochanathraya Bhooshitham |

Pathuna Sarvabhootheybhya Devi Karthyayani Namosthuthey ||

Jwalakaralam Athyugram Asheshasura Soodhanam |

Trishoolam Padhunou Bheethayir Devi Bhadrakali Namosthuthey ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Dharidhrya Dhukka Dhahana Sthothram by Sage Vashishta – Lyrics and meanings’

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

|| Shankara ||

I shall prostrate before Lord Shiva who is the destroyer of grief out of poverty, my humble salutation to Lord Vishweshwara/ Lord of Universe who helps us to cross the ocean of hell and He is pleasant to ears,  adorn the crescent moon on matted hair locks and has the complexion of the flame of camphor. I shall prostrate before Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer of grief out of poverty and most desirable by Goddess Sri Gauri/Gauripriya, embellished by the crescent moon and Goddess Ganga/Gangadhara on matted hair locks and King of serpent Vasuki as ornaments, he is the cause of death of Lord Yama and slayer of Gajaraja/King of Elephant. I shall prostrate before Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer of grief out of poverty and Bhakthapriya/compassionate to his devotees,  He is the destructive force of fear of illnesses in human life; he has dreadful appearance and helps us to cross the ocean of life.  He is Jyothirmaya/ embodiment of fire and performs dance to the holy names of Lord. I shall prostrate before Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer of grief out of poverty, He has matted hair locks, applies sacred ash from the burning corpses of humans, adorns precious ear studs and marvelous anklets. I shall prostrate before Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer of grief out of poverty, Panchananaya/ five faced Lord and decorated with the King of serpents as ornaments.  The supreme Lord who is the ornament of three worlds attired in magnificent gold, he is the ocean of Happiness and represents Thamo Guna, he is provider of boons to his worshiper. I shall prostrate before Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer of grief out of poverty, has the invariable grace of Goddess Sri Gauri on him, he represents Universe, He is Lord Maheshwara, five faced Lord/Panchanana,  he is the provider of liberation/Saranagatha, He is the provider of boons like Kalpavruksha/Kalapakaya, He is all pervading and Lord of Lords. I shall prostrate before Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer of grief out of poverty, he is Ramapriya/ beloved to Lord Rama and provider of boons to Lord Raghava,  he is venerated by Serpent Gods and protects us from hellish torture, He is the personification of devoutness and worshiped by deities/Suras.  I shall prostrate before Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer of grief out of poverty, He is Muktheshwara/ provider of liberation from the cycles of birth and death, He is the provider of boons, He is the Lord of Ganas, and he is Gitapriya/ fond of recitation of hymns by his devotees, he is Vrushabhavahana/ carried by Lord Vrushbheshwara, He/ Lord Maheshwara  is the supreme Lord of the Universe.

The above sacred verses was composed by Sage Vashishta, which is capable to provide all kinds of wealth in this Universe.  Whoever recites the sacred hymns in the hours of dawn, noon and dusk would be liberated from the cycles of birth and death, ultimately attain the highest of the pieties and resides in the Abode of Lords.

Vishweshwaraya Narakarnava Tharanaya | Karnamruthaya Shashishekhara Dharanaya |

Karpoora Kanthi Dhavalaya Jadadharaya | Dharidhrya Dukkha Dhahanaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Gouripriyaya Rajanishakaladharaya | Kalanthakaya Bhujagadhipa Kanganaya |

Gangadharaya Gajaraja Vimardhanaya | Dharidhrya Dukkha Dhahanaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Bhakthi Priyaya Bhavaroga Bhayapahaya  | Ugraya Durga Bhavasagara Tharanaya |

Jyothirmayaya Gunanama Sunuthyakaya | Dharidhrya Dukkha Dhahanaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Charmambharaya Shava Bhasma Vilepanaya | Balekshanaya Manikundala Mandithaya |

Manjeera Padha Yugalaya Jadadharaya | Dharidhrya Dukkha Dhahanaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Panchananaya Phaniraja Vibhushanaya | Hemamshukaya Bhuvanathrya Mandithaya |

Ananda Bhumi Varadaya Thamomayaya | Dharidhrya Dukkha Dhahanaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Bhanupriyaya Bhava Sagara Tharayana | Kalanthakaya Kamalasana Pujithaya |

Nethrathrayaya Shubha Lakshana Lakshithaya | Dharidhrya Dukkha Dhahanaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Ramapriyaya  Raghunatha Varapradhaya | Nagapriyaya Narakarnava Tharanaya |

Punyeshu Punyabharithaya Surarchithaya | Dharidhrya Dukkha Dhahanaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Muktheshwaraya Phaladhaya Ganeshwarya | Gitapriyaya Vrushabheshwara Vahanaya |

Mathanga Charmavasanaya Maheshwaraya | Dharidhrya Dukkha Dhahanaya Nama: Shivaya ||

Phalashruthi:

Vashishtena Krutham Sthothram Sarva Sampathkaram Param |

Thrisandhyam Ya Paden Nithyam Sahi Swargam Avapnuyath ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Chamunda Sthuthi – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Victory to Goddess Sri Chamunda ! My humble salutation to Goddess Sri Chamunda, who is all pervading, destroyer of evil spirits/Bhoothapaharini and Kalarathri/death arrives at the dark hours.  My salutation to Goddess Sri Chamunda, who is the consort of Lord Shiva, Lord of the Universe, she is unblemished, and Virupakshi has three curved eyes, she has colossal form and she is the personification of wisdom & knowledge; she has pot belly and she is the creator of illusion.  She wins over the minds of the individuals and difficult to understand, she has huge eyes and she is easily gets angry and cools down as well.  She is auspicious and most desirable to music and dance; she has peculiar physical structures and she is the cause for epidemic/Mahamari.  She is black complexioned/Mahakali and has dreadful appearance, she has huge powerful arms, her existence is beyond Kala/Time, she is the remover of sins; she has noose and weapons to punish.  Oh! Goddess Sri Chamunda, slayer of the demon Chanda ! Consort of Lord Shiva is the embodiment of Fire, she is powerful and has sharp protruding teeth, desirable to mount on Lord Shiva and travels on the corpse of human.  She has dreadful appearance with huge eyes and sharp protruding teeth and boisterous in nature.  My salutation to Goddess Sri Kali! My salutation to Goddess Sri Kalarathri who is insightful in all scriptures and venerated by the deities."

The above sacred verses were eulogized by Lord Shiva/Rudra, who was appointed as emissary to the demons Shumbha and Nishumbha.  Goddess Sri Shakthi was pleased at heart after listening to those glorious verses and revealed her willingness to offer any boon.

Lord Rudra spoke “ Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, I have pleased you by reciting the above sacred hymns; you are the provider of boons and eradicates the past sins of your faithful devotees.  Whoever worships you with utmost devotion would be blessed with virtuous sons, grandsons and abundance of wealth.  Whoever listens to the above sacred verse would be blessed with perpetual devotion at the lotus feet of Goddess Sri Shakthi.  Whoever venerates Goddess Sri Shakthi would get rid of all sins and attain salvation,  a  virtuous King who lost his glories and Kingdom undergoes fast for three days  on Navami, Ashtami and Chathurdashi continuously for an year would regain his glories.  Goddess Sri Shakthi authenticated that whoever reads or listens to the sacred hymns of Goddess Sri Chamunda with utmost dedication and devotion, after having a dip in the sacred pond in Pushkara would get rid of the sins and salvation at the lotus feet and they resides in the Sthyaloka/Brahmaloka.   Whoever has the possession of these sacred verses will not have unknown fears or fear of theft or fire.  Whoever recites these sacred verses with faith would become desirable to all the living and non-living things in the three worlds.  The worshiper would be blessed with virtuous offspring’s, wealth and desirable companion, and also will have abundance of possession of precious gems, horses, elephants and assistants to serve.

Jayasya Devi Chamundey Jaya Bhoothapaharini |

Jaya Sarvagathey Devi Kalarathri Namosthuthey ||

Vishwamoorthiyuthey Shuddhey Virupakshi Thrilochaney |

Bhimarupey Shivey Viddhey Mahamaye Mahodharey ||

Manojaye Manodurgey Bhimakshi Kshubhithakshaye |

Mahamari Vichithrangi Gita Nruthya Priye Shubhey ||

Vikarali Mahakali Kalikey Papaharini |

Pasha Hasthey Dhanda Hasthey Bhima Hasthey Bhayanakey ||

Chamundey Jwalamanasye Theekshna Dhamshtrey Mahabhaley |

Shivayanapriye Devi Prethasanagathey Shivey ||

Bhimakshi Bhishaney Devi Sarvabhootha Bhayangari |

Karali Vikarali Cha Mahakali Karalini ||

Kali Karala Vikranthey Kalarathri Namosthuthey |

Sarva Sasthrabhruthey Devi Namo Deva Namaskruthey ||

|| Phalashruthi : ||

Yevam Sthutha Shivadhoothi Rudrena Parameshtina |

Thuthosha Parama Devi Vakyam Chaivam Uvacha Ha ||

Varam Vrushinishvam Devesha Yath They Manasi Varthathey |

||Sri Rudra Uvacha ||

Sthothrena Anenaya Devi Sthoshayanthi Thvam Varananey ||

Thesham Thvam Varadadevi Bhava Sarva Sathagatha Sathi |

Imam Parvatha Maruhya Ya Poojayathi Bakthitha ||

Sa Puthra Pouthra Pasuman Samruddhim Upagacchathu |

Yas Chaivam Shrunuyath Bhakthya Sthavam Devi  Samudhbhavam ||

Sarva Papa Vinirmuktha Param Nirvanamrucchathu |

Bhrashta Rajyo  Yadha Raja Navamyam Niyatha Suchi ||

Ashtamyam Cha  Chathurdhashyam So Upavasey Narothama|

Samvatsarena Labhatham Rajyam Nishkantakam Puna ||

Yesha Jnanvitha Shakthi Shivadhoothi  Shochyathey |

Ya Yevam Shrunuvan Nithyam Bhakthya  Paramaya Nrupa ||

Sarva Papa Vinirmuktha Param Nirvanamrucchathu |

Yashchainam Padathey Bhakthya Snathva Vai Pushkarey Jale ||

Sarva Yethath Phalam Prapya Brahmaloke Maheeyathey |

Yathraitha Likhitham Geyhey Sadha Thishtadhi Parthiva ||

Na Thathragni Bhayam Ghoram Sarva Choradhi Sambhavam |

Yascchedham Pujayeth Bhakthya Pusthakopi Sthitham Budha ||

Thena Cheshtam Bhaveth Sarva Thrilokyam Sa Characharam |

Jayanthey Bhahava Puthra Dhanam Dhanyam Varasthriya ||

Rathnan Yasva Gaja Bhruthyasthesham Ashu Bhavanthi Cha |

Yathredham Likhyathey Geyhey Thathrapyevam Dhruvam Bhaveth ||

|| Ithi Padmapuraney Shrushti Kandey Sri Chamunda Sthuthi Sampoornam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Vyasa Varahi Sthothram - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

My humble salutation to Goddess Sri Varahi who has attractive face with a dazzling smile that has the resemblance to lotus flower; she is crimson color complexioned, rides on a horse and fascinates all kinds of animals and ladies from royal families.  These sacred hymns are composed by the deities in order to get pleased by Goddess Sri Varahi, consequently get admiration from all human beings, eventually the place where Goddess Sri Varahi resides would flourish, like a King and its subject, loaded with wisdom, wealth, clothes and higher status.  Whoever venerates Goddess Sri Varahi, would be blessed with her presence of mind, well performance in all fields and has amazing power to get admiration from others.  The worshiper would be blessed with the possessions of Chamaram, Dholika, Chathram and all those luxuries of royal families and fulfillment of all desires.  Whoever worships Goddess Sri Varahi along with Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi and Goddess Sri Rathidevi would be blessed with a gem like a companion with great passion.  Worship of Goddess Sri Varahi would bring immense power to get respect from others, it brings affection from animals and birds as well and it also provides the ability to entice.    Worship of Goddess Sri Varahi and her attractive bow and arrow removes the miseries of the worshiper and  to enthuse the entire Universe.

Whoever recites the sacred hymns praising Sri Vasya Varahi Sthothram in the hours of dawn, noon and dusk would get their desires fulfilled, attains desirable companion and immense wealth.

Ashwaroodey Rakthavarnney Smitha Soumya Mukhambujey |

Rajyasthree Sarva Janthoonam Vaseekarana Nayike ||

Vaseekarana Karyartha Pura Devena Nirmitham |

Thasmad Vasya Varahi Sarvanmey Vasa Manava ||

Yadha Raja Mahajanam Vasathram Dhanam Mahavasu |

Mahyam Dhadhathi Varahi Yadha Thvam Vasamanaya ||

Anthar Bhahischa Manasi Vyapareshu Sabhasucha |

Yadha Ma Mevam Smarethi Thadha Vasyam  Vasam Kuru ||

Chamaram Dholikam Chathram Raja Chihnani Yacchathi |

Abhishtam Sampradho Rajyam Yadha Devi Vasam Kuru ||

Manmatha Smaranath Rama Rathir Yathu Maya Saha |

Sthree Rathneshu Mahath Prema Thadha Janaya Kamathey ||

Mruga Pakshya Dhaya Sarve Mam Dhrushtva Prema Mohitha |

Anugacchathi  Mam Yeva Thvath  Prasadhadhyam Kuru ||

Vaseekarana Karartha Yathra Yathra Prayuncchathi |

Sammohanartha Vadhithva Thath Karya Thathra Karshaya ||

Vasamastheethi Chaivathra Vasya Karyeshu Drushyathey |

Thadha Mam Kuru Varahi Vasya Karya Pradharshaya ||

Vaseekarana Banasthram Bhakthya Thapadhvi Nivaranam |

Thasmadh Vasyam Varahi Jagath Sarvam Vasam Kuru ||

Vasya Sthothram Idham Devya Trisandhyam Ya Paden Nara: |

Abheeshtam Prapnuyath Vaktho Ramam Rajyam Yadhapiva ||

|| Ithi Atharva Shikhayam Vasya Varahi Sthothram Sampoornam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Indhrakshi Sthothram by Rishi Purandhara – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Indrakshi, who is unblemished, ever pleasant and has various sacred names such as Kathyayani/daughter of sage Kathyayana, Mahadevi/Goddess of the Universe, Chandrakantha/has the luster of moon, Mahathapa etc… the deities anticipated for Goddess Sri Indrakshi to direct them and eulogized her Gouri, Shakambari, Durga etc… She is Savithri and Gayathri as well, she is Brahmini consort of Lord Brahma, She is Narayani, consort of Lord Narayana, and she is Bhadrakali/fierce form, Rudrani/consort of Lord Rudra and Krishapingala.  She is Agnijwala/blaze, Rourimukhi/fierce face, Kalarathri/dark hours, Thapasvini/ascetic; Meghaswana/roar of clouds, Sahashrakshi/Thousand eyed, Vikarangi/ who has perfect control over senses, Jadodhari/ matted hair locks, Mahodhari/huge pot belly, Mukthakesi/loosened hair, Ghoraroopa/dreadful appearance, Mahabala/unconquerable, Ajitha/ pleasant appearance, Rogaharthri/cures all illnesses, Shivapriya/desirable to Lord Shiva.  She is Bhavani, Parvathi, Durga, Ambika, ShivA, Rudrani and Sankara Ardha Shareerini/ who shared half of the body with her consort Lord Shankara.   She rides on her celestial vehicle Airavatha, she carries the powerful weapon Vajrayudha, and bestows various boons to worshiper, she is the consort of Lord Tripurari who burnt the three cities and she has blood colored eyes.  She is Nithya/ubiquitous, Sakalakalyani/provider of all auspiciousness, Sarvaishwarya Pradhayani/provider of affluence, Dakshayani/daughter of Dakshaprajapathi, Padmahastha/holds lotus in her hand, Bharathi/Mother of the Universe, Sarvamangala/epitome of auspiciousness, Durjati/consort of who wears magnificent crown, Vikatighori/terror to evil-doers, Ashtangi/who has eight hands, Narabhojini/consumes flesh of human, Bramari/followed by honey bees, Kanchi Kamakshi, Manikyanoopura/who wears gem studded anklets.  She is ShivA/peaceful, Shivarupa/form of Lord Shiva, Shiva Shakthi/female force of Lord Shiva, Mruthyunjayi/triumphant over death, Mahamayi/illusionist, Sarvaroganivarani/cures all incurables.

Oh! Goddess Sri Indrakshi, I earnestly pray to provide perpetual peace!

|| Phalashruthi ||

Lord Narayana spoke “Whoever recites the sacred names of Goddess Sri Indrakshi for hundred times, will remove the curse of Goddess Devi and remains blessed with long life, good health and wealth; her worshiper will not have the fear of untimely death.  Her sacred names are capable to cure Tuberculosis, Epilepsy, Leprosy, high fever and it eradicates fear of thieves and Tiger, fever due to freezing cold.  The recitation of these sacred hymns for thousands of time would fulfill the desires of the worshiper; it would increase the life span and highly beneficial, cures all the illness and avoids untimely death.  Worship of Goddess Sri Indrakshi on daily basis would help to win over the battles, eradicates the fear of ghosts, evil spirits, fear of death, fear of snake, and ultimately removes the sin of wrong pronunciation of sacred hymns.

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Narayani!  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi ! I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Thryambika, who is the provider of various boons and auspiciousness and female force of Lord Shiva.

Indrakshi Nama Sa Devi Devaitha Samuddha Hrudha |

Gouri Shakambhari Devi Durga Nama Neethi Vishrutha ||

Nithyananda Nirahara Nishkalayai Namosthuthey |

Kathyayani Mahadevi Chandrakantha Mahathapa ||

Savithri Sa Cha Gayathri Brahmani Brahma Vadhini |

Narayani Bhadrakali Rudrani Krisha Pingala ||

Agnijwala Rouramukhi Kalarathri Thapasvini |

Meghaswana Sahashrakshi Vikarangi Jadodhari ||

Mahodhari Mukthakesi Ghoraroopa Mahabala |

Ajitha Bhadhra Ananda Roga Hathreem Shivapriya ||

Bhavani Parvathi Durga Haimavathi Ambika Shiva |

Shiva Bhavani Rudrani Sankara Ardha Shareerini ||

Iravatha Gajarooda Vajrahastha Varapradha |

Tripadha Basmapraharana Thrishira Rakthalochana ||

Nithya Sakala Kalyani Sarva Aishwarya Pradhayini |

Dhakshayani Padmahastha Bharathi Sarva Mangala ||

Durjati Vikati Gori Asathangi Narabhojani |

Bhramari Kanchi Kamakshi Kvanath Manikya Noopura ||

ShivA Shivaroopa  Shiva Shakthi Pradhayini |

Mryuthunjayi Mahamayi Sarvaroga Nivarini ||

|| Mahendri Devi Sada Kalam Santhimashu Karothumey ||

|| Phalashruthi ||

Narayana Uvacha

Yethair Nama Divya Sthutha Chakrena Dheematha |

Ayur Arogyam Aishwaryam Apamryuthyu Bhayapaham ||

Kshaya Apasmara Kushtadhi Thapa Jwara Nivaranam |

Chora Vyagra Bayam Thathra Sheetha Jwara Nivaranam ||

Shatham Avarthayeth Yasthumuchya Devyathi Bandhanath |

Avarthayan Sahashrathu Labathe Vanchitham Phalam ||

Yethath Sthothram Maha Punyam Japeth Ayush Vardhanam |

Vinashaya  Cha Roganam Apamruthyu Haraya ||

Ashtathorbhi Samayuktho Nana Yuddha Visharadhe |

Bhootha Preytha Pischachebhyo Roga Rathi Mukhairabhu ||

Nagebhya Visha Yanthrebhya Abhicharai Maheshwari Rakshamam |

Rakshamam Nithyam Prathyaham Pujithamaya ||

Sarva Mangal Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhake |

Sharanye Thrayambake Devi Narayani Namosthuthey ||

|| Sri Indrakshi Sthothram Sampoornam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Vaishnavi Sthuthi – Lyrics & meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

My salutation to Goddess Devi Vaishnavi, who is the Supreme Goddess of the Universe, embodiment of auspiciousness, she has three eyes and enormous, her existence is perpetual.  She is the representation of knowledge & Wisdom and Avidhyarupi as well.  She is the symbol of Yagna, victorious, slayer of demon Mahishasura.   She is omnipresent and supreme Goddess of deities, she is the essence of the Universe and she is known as Vaishnavi, consort of Lord Vishnu.  She is impermeable to sorrows and grief, everlasting; she has beautiful lotus eyes, she is the embodiment of Shuddha Satva Guna and she has the dreadful form of Chandarupi and Kalarathri /dark hours of the night too.  She is the provider of various boons to the virtuous worshiper; she is Vidya, Avidya, pot of nectar like wisdom and consort of Lord Shiva.  She is Shankari, consort of Lord Shankara, she is Vaishnavi, consort of Lord Vishnu and Brahmi, consort of Lord Brahma as well, and she is worshipped by all the deities.  She carries Ghanta/bell, Trident/Trishul and she is the slayer of the demon Mahishasura.  She is Mahishasuramardhini, Ugrarupi, Virupakshi and Mahamaya.  She is Sarvasathva, Dhruva, supreme Goddess of intelligence, sacred scriptures and art forms; she is the mother of the Universe/Janani and representation of Bhuthas and sinless.  She is worshiped by all the deities and provider of auspiciousness. Oh! Goddess Devi Parameshwari, I shall surrender to your lotus feet.  Whoever recites or listens to these sacred hymns of Goddess Sri Vaishnavi with utmost dedication and devotion would never be troubled by any ferocious animals, thieves, tiger etc… and the worshiper would be freed from the worldly bondage and ultimately freed from the cycles of birth and death.

Namo Devi Mahabhagey Gambhirey Bhima Dharshiney |

Jayasthey Sthithi Siddhanthey Thrinethrey  Vishvathomukhi ||

Vidhyavidhye Jaye Yagney Mahishasuramardhini |

Sarvagey Sarvadeveshi  Vishwarupini Vaishnavi ||

Veethashoke Dhruvey Devi Padma Pathra Subhekshaney |

Suddha Satva Vrathasthey Cha Chandarupey Vibhavari ||

Ruddhi Siddhi Pradhey Devi Vidhye Vidhyomruthey Shivai |

Shankari Vaishnavi Brahmi Sarva Deva Namaskruthey ||

Ghandhahasthey Thrishulasthrey Maha Mahishasura Mardhini |
Ugrarupey Virupakshi Mahamaye Mruthushravey ||

Sarvasthvahrudhey  Dhruvey |

Vidyapurana  Shilpanam Janani Bhuthadharini ||

Sarva Deva Rahasyanam Sarva Sathvavatham Shubhey |

Thvameva Sharanam Prapadhyanthey Ye Devi Parameshwari ||

Na Thesham Jayathey Kinchitha Shumbha Rana Sankatey |

Yashva Vyagra Baye Ghori Chora Raja Bhaye Thatha ||

Sthvamenam Sadha Devi Pathishyathi Yathathmavan |

Nikatasthopi  Yo Devi  Thvam Smarishyathi Manava |

Sopi Bandhair Vimukthasthu Sumukham Vasathey Sukhi ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Mahishasura Mardhini Sthothram by Sri Adishankaracharya – Lyrics & meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  Victory to Nandini who is the source of happiness, she makes the entire Universe pleasant, she resides in the highest peak of Mount Vindhyachala, she is the most desirable companion of Lord Vishnu, she is venerated by the deities, she is the embodiment of auspiciousness, she is the consort of supreme Lord Shiva who has bluish throat,  she has various manifestations too, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  She is the provider of abundance of  boons to deities and formidable to wicked, she has ever pleasing disposition, she destroys wicked demons, she is the controller of the three worlds, she is most compassionate , she is beloved of  Lord Shankara, she is the destroyer of sins, she  rejoice over the divine sounds, disdainful to the offspring’s of Dhanu and Diti, she is the destroyer of pride, she is the daughter of the King of ocean/Sindhu sutha, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  She is the mother of the Universe/Jagadamba,  she resides in the woods of Kadhambha, she has pleasing appearance,  she resides in the highest mountain range of Himalayas, she is sweet as nectar,  she destroyed the demons Madhu and Kaitabha, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  She crush the pride of demons, she rides on celestial vehicle lion, she is vicious in battle field, she crush the army of opponents mercilessly with her powerful hands, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  She has  enormous power, she is unconquerable in the battlefield,  she is Pramadha who is sincere associate  of Lord Shiva, she adopts various strategies to annihilate the demons of unruly nature, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair! she is merciful,  she has possessed inexhaustible power , she is the safest heaven to people who are surrendered at her lotus feet,   she holds powerful trident which is capable to take away the life of those who causes trouble to three worlds,  she has supreme radiance resembles to sun, she  gets extremely energized  with the sound of  ‘Dhumi Dhumi’, and  beating of drums by the deities, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  she blew away hundreds of hideous demons with her ferocious look, and a simple gesticulation of the ‘Humkara', she causes  streams of blood oozing out of the battlefield,  She is ShivA who is the consort of Lord Shiva, she finds immense pleasure in the association of Lord Shiva,  she is the slayer of demons Shumbha and Nishumbha in the fierce battle, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini,  who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  Victory to Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi who is stunningly beautiful with the precious ornaments decked all over her body,  she is alarming to the four fold army of opponents, she vanquishes them with vicious sword in the battle field, her limb quivers while she prepares to aim the arrow against them,victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!    Victory to Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi whose triumph was eulogized by the entire Universe, she mesmerizes Lord Shiva/Bhoothapathi with the  tittering sounds of her anklets,  she finds extreme pleasure in the cosmic dance with Lord Shiva, she has attained half of the body of her consort, she gets immensely pleased to the resourceful dance forms, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!    she is venerated by  virtuous people, she is too passionate to them,  she has beautiful face that has the resemblance to moon which spread cool rays in the darkness, it spread light light in the dark hours, her eyes has the resemblance to fully blossomed fresh  alluring flower which entice honey bees like devotees, she lures the heart of Lord Shiva, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  she is highly enthusiastic in  battle fields, she is assisted by female Shakthi as warriors, she is surrounded by numerous hunters, she resides in the hermit surrounded by various creepers of Mallika, Jillakas and Bhillakas,  she is most desirable resembles to fully blossomed flower on a beautiful creeper full of red leaves,  Victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the  slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  she has the gait of King of elephant,  she symbolizes precious jewel of three worlds; she is the daughter of King of the ocean where numerous treasures and Lord Chandra initiated, she is worshiped by Lord Manmatha who kindles the hearts of young maidens full of love and passion with his cupid arrow,  victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini,  who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  her attractive forehead has the resemblance of  soft and tender lotus leaf, she  moves charmingly with elegant footsteps, she has the gait of swan, she symbolizes intelligence and wisdom, her attractive plait of hair is surrounded by the honey bees from Bakula trees which swarm on the cluster of lotus flowers,  victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini,  who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  she plays enchanting music  that flew out from the flute excels the song of  nightingale,  victory to Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi who resides in the most attractive and serene mountain peaks reverberated with the sounds of tribal folks who have unique qualities of her, they blissfully live in her company, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini,  who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  she is attired in bright yellow colored silk garments around her gorgeous waist that put the moon into embarrassment, her beautiful toe nails shines like moon in the reflection of the brilliance from the crowns of deities and demons while they prostrate before her lotus feet, victory to Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi, whose large and raised bosom compete with the front lobe on the forehead of elephant and highest peak of golden mountain/Mount Meru, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the  slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  Whose brilliance excels the thousands of splendor of Lord Aditya,  victory to Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi, who is venerated by Lord Surya, she is eulogized by Tharakasura who was defeated by her son in the vicious battle, she is too compassionate to King Suratha and Samadhi who underwent severe penances, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the slayer of demon Mahisha ! victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  she is the ocean of mercy, she symbolizes  auspiciousness.  


Whoever worship her lotus feet on regular basis with utmost faith and devotion would be blessed with immense wealth and prosperity, I shall surrender at the lotus feet of Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi/ShivA who resides in the lotus flower  capable to fulfill all the desires of the worshiper, victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the  slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  Victory to Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi,  I shall take refuge on the lotus feet of Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi which is the resting place of Lord Shiva as well.  Victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, who is the  slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair!  Whoever venerates Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi whose face has the luster of Lord Chandra,  they will not face any ill fortune, Victory to Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi, who is  pride of Lord Shiva, she is  worshiped by the celestial Apsaras in the assembly of Lord Indra,  I shall earnestly to pray to Goddess Mahishasuramardhini not to reject my plea, Victory to Goddess Sri Mahishasuramardhini, slayer of demon Mahisha ! Victory to daughter of Himavan who has long beautiful plait of hair! Oh! Goddess Sri Adi Shakthi, you are the ocean of mercy, thus I shall earnestly pray to shower mercy on us.  Oh! Janani/ Mother of the Universe, I shall earnestly pray to shower your auspicious grace on us, kindly eradicate our sorrows and miseries, and kindly accept our prayers even though they are simple.

Ayigiri Nandini Nandhitha Medhini Vishwa Vinodhini Nandanuthey |Girivara Vindhyashirodhini Vasini Vishnuvilasini Jishnunuthey |Bhagavathi Hey Shithi Kanda Kudumbini BhoorikudumbhiniJaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Suravara Varshini Dhurdhara Dharshini Dhurmukha Marshini Harsharathey |Thribhuvana Poshini Sankarathoshini Kilbhishamoshini Ghosharathey |Dhanujaniroshini Dhidhisutha Roshini Dhurmatha Shoshini Sindhusuthey |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Ayi Jagadhamba Madhambha Kadhambha Vanapriyavasini Hasarathey |Shikhari Shiromani Thunga Himalaya Shrunga Nijalaya Madhyagathey |Madhumadhure Madhu Kaitabha Bhanjini Kaitabha Bhanjani Rasarathey |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Ayi Shathakhanda Vikanditharunda Vithunditha Shunda Gajathipathey |Ripu Gaja Khanda Vidharana Chanda Parakrama Shunda Mrugathipathey |Nija Bhuja Dhanda Nipathitha Khanda Vipathitha Munda Badathipathey Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Ayi Rana Dhurmatha Shathru Vadhothitha Dhurdhara Nirjjara Shakthibruthey |Chathura Vichara Dhureena Mahashiva Dhoothakrutha Pramadhadhipathey |Dhuritha Dureeha Dhurasaya Dhurmathi  Dhanava Dhootha Kruthanthamathey |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasura Mardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Ayi Sharanagatha Vairi Vadhoovara Veera Varabhaya Dhayakarey |Thribuvana Masthaka  Shoola Virodhi Shirodhi Krithamala Shoolakare|Dhimidhimi Thamara Dhundhubhinadha Maha Mukhari Krutha Thigmakare |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Ayi Nija Humkruthimathra Nirakrutha Dhoomra Vilochana Dhoomrashathey |Samaravishoshitha Shonithabeeja Samudhbhava Shonitha Beejalathe |Shiva Shiva Shumbha Nishumbha Maha Hava  Tharpitha Bhootha Pishacharathey |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Dhanuranushanga Rana Kshanasanga Parispuradanga Natathkatakae |Kanakapishanga Brushathkanishanga Rasathbhatashrunga Hathavatuke |Krithachathuranga Balakshitharanga Kadath Bahuranga Ratathpadhuke |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Jayajaya Hey Japyajayejaya Shabhdhaparasthuthi Thathpara Vishvanuthey |Bhanabhana Bhinjimi Bhingrithanoopura Sinjitha  Mohitha Bhoothapathe |Nadithanatartha Nadinada Nayaka Naditha Natya Sukhanarathey |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Ayi Sumana Sumana Sumana Sumanohara Kanthiyuthe |Shrutharajani Rajani Rajani Rajanikara Vakthravruthe |Sunayana Vibhramarabhrama Bhramarabhramaradhipathe |

Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Sahithamahahava Mallamahallika Mallitharallaka Mallarathe |Virachithavallika Pallika Mallika Billika Bhillika Vargavruthe |Sithakruthphulla Samullasitharuna Thallajapallava Sallalithe |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhi Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Aviralaghanda Kalathamadhamedhura Maththamathanga Raja pathe |Thribhuvana Bhooshana Bhootha Kalanidhi Roopapayonidhi Rajasuthe |Ayisutha Dheejanalalasa Manasa Mohana Manmatha Rajasuthe |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Sahilasuthey ||

Kamaladhalamala Komala Kanthikala Kalithamala Balalathe |Sakalavilasa Kalanilayakrama Kelichalthkala Hamsakule |Alikulasankula Kuvalayamandala Maulimiladhbahulalikule |

Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Karamuralirava Veejithakoojitha Lajjithakokila Manjumathe |Milintha Pulintha Manohara Kunchitha Ranjithashaila Nikunjagathey |Nijaguna Bhootha Mahasabharigana  Sathguna Sambrutha Kelithale |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Katithada Peethadhukoola Vichithra Mayukha Thiraskrutha Chandraruche |Pranathasurasura Moulimanisphura Dhamshulasannaka Chandraruche |Jithakanakachala Moulipadhorjitha Nirbhruthakunjara Kumbhakuche |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Sahilasuthey ||

Vijithasahashra Karaikasahashra Karaikasahashraka Raikanuthe |Kruthasutha Tharaka Sangaratharaka Sangaratharaka Soonusuthey |Surathasamadhi Samana Samadhi Samadhi Samadhi Sujatharathe |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Padakamalam Karunanilayevarivashyathi Yo Anudhinam Sa Shive |Ayi Kamale Kamalanilaye Kamalanilaya Sa Katham Na Bhaveth |Thava Padhameva Param Ithi Anusheelayatho Mama Kim Na Shive |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

Kanakala Sathkala Sindhu Jalairanu  Sinjinuthe Guna Rangabhuvam|Bhajathi Sa Kim Na Shachi Kuchakumbha Thadi Parirambha Sukhanubhavam |Thava Charanam Sharanam Karavani Nathamaravani Nivasi Shivam |Jaya Jay Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Sahilasuthey ||

 Thava Vimalendhu Kulam Vadhanendhumalam Sakalaya Anukoolayathey |Kimu Puruhootha Pureendhumukhi  Sumukhibheerasou Vimukhikriyathey |Mama Thu  Matham Shivanamadhane Bhavathikripaya Kimu Na Kriyathe |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey |

Ayi Mai Dheenadhayalu Dhaya Krupayaiva Thvaya Bhavathavyam Umey |Ayi Jagatho Janani Kripayasi Thathanumithasi Rathe |Na Yadhuchithamathra Bhavathavyarari Kurutha Dhuruthapamapakaruthe |Jaya Jaya Hey Mahishasuramardhini Ramyakapardhini Shailasuthey ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||