Wednesday, 7 September 2016

Sri Thripurasundari Vijayasthava: - Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she has the brilliance of Lord Adithya at the end of Yuga/Kalpantha Sooryan, she has beautiful long curly hair locks resembles to blue clouds, she is the ocean of mercy, she is worshiped with various sacred hymns begins with ‘Kadhyarnna’.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she is beyond description, even the Vedas are incompetent to describe her glories, her face has the luster of golden lotus, her eyes are resembles to lotus flower petals, her forehead has the luster of Lord Chandra and its decorated with vermilion.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! her line of teeth has the luster that conquer the beauty of Kadamba buds, she has beautiful smile on her face, she is the provider of Siddhis and various boons/Eshwathvam/devoutness to whoever surrenders to her lotus feet.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she has large high raised bosom and beautiful line of hair from the navel that spreads intense luster, she is attired in majestic crimson colored silk garments that has the resemblance to Ashoka flower.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she is the essence of Hreemkara, she has beautiful navel resembles to the ringlet in Akasha Ganga, she has beautiful gait due to the heaviness of large raised bosom, she is decked in marvelous waist belt that spreads supreme luster, she has attractive lustrous limbs and her  beautiful thighs resembles to trunk of elephant.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! She is wielded in sugarcane as bow, flower bunch as arrows, Pasham, Angusham et.. she is the symbol of sacred hymn begins with ‘Ha’ . She is decked in various precious ornaments as Haram/garlands and Kanganam/bangles .  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! her crimson colored lotus feet is decked in marvelous anklets, she is the safest ferry to her passionate devotees to cross the ocean of Samsara, she is the epitome of beauty, she has sweet melodious voice and she takes immense joy in conversing with the parrot.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she is the symbol of auspiciousness, she is compassionate, her body represents the sacred hymns begins with ‘Ka’, she is the destroyer of ignorance in her devotees, she is the darling of Lord Kameshwara, she is Shivaa, she has melodious voice.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she has incarnated at the request of deities/Haryaksha,  she is the slayer of demon Bandasura in a ferocious battle, she is eulogized in various thousands of sacred names like Ambika and Lalitha.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she is personified as Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswathi and Goddess Parvathi, she has various incarnations, she remains invisible and without any specific form, she is the mother of the three worlds, she is the symbol of supreme wisdom and knowledge, she has most attractive and simplest form to bless her passionate devotees.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra !  she is most pleased to her devotees who faithfully recites the sacred hymns of Hreemkara and protects the distressed people, she is capable to destroys the severe sins like Bhramahathya, she is Dhakshayani.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she is Sarva Anandhamayi/eternal bliss, She is the provider of abundance of happiness to the whole Universe, she dwells in the golden peak of Mount Kailash, she is the cause of Universe and its living beings, she is Sathi, she is worshiped by Yogis, she is capable to provide abundance of boons.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she is personified as Bala and she is decked in various flower garlands, she is the provider of abundance of pieties to whoever sincerely chants the sacred hymns of Kadhishantha, she is the consort of Lord Kameshwara and witnesses the cosmic dance performed by Lord at the end of Kalpa.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she resides in the hearts of passionate devotees, she is worshiped by the virtuous people, she is Sadhranandhamayi, she is decked in crescent moon on her hair locks, she is Sharvani, she destroys the sorrows and grief of the devotees who are surrendered at her lotus feet, she is Sacchinmayi, she is eternal truth.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she is worshiped by the sacred hymns of Hreemkara, she represents Lord Chandra, Lord Surya, Air, Agni, Water, Ether, Earth and sky, she is worshiped by the Yogis who follow strict austerities and Yoga.  Victory to Goddess Sri Rajarajeshwari who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra ! she is the swan that resides in the Hreemkara like lotus flower, she is Shankari who provides auspiciousness to the people who are surrendered at her lotus feet, she is the cause for the rebirth of Lord Kamadeva who is the symbol of amorous sport, she is the consort of Lord Kameshwara, she is Lalitha and  she is worshiped by Lord Guha.



Kalpanthodhitha Chandabhanu Vilasath Dheha Prabha Manditha |
Kalabhodha Samana Kundhalabhara Karunya Varanidhi: |
Kadhyarnnangitha Manthraraja Vilasath Koodathrayopasitha |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Yethal Prabhavashalineethi Nigamair Adhyapyana Lokitha |
Hemambhoja Mukhi Chalath Kuvalaya Spardhdhamanekshana |
Yenangasha Samana Phala Phalaka Prothllasi Kasthurika |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Eshath Phulla Kadamba Kudmala Mahalavanya Garvapaha |
Snigdha Swaccha Sudhantha Kanthi Vilasath Mandhasmitha Alankritha |
Eshathvath Akhileshta Siddhi Phaladha Bhakthya Nathanam Sadha |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Lakshya Lakshya Vilagna Dhesha Vilasath Romavali Vallari |
Vruththa Snigdha Phala Dhvaya Bhrama Karoththungasthani Sundari |
Raktha Shoka Suma Prapadala Dhukoolacchithangi Mudha |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Hreemkari Suravahinee Jala Gabheeravarththanabhir Ghana |
Shroni Mandala Bhara Mandhagamana Kanchi Kalapojjvala |
Shunda Dhanda Suvarnnada Varna Kadhali Kandopamorudhvayi |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Hastha Projjvala Dhikshu Karmuka Lasath Pushpeshu Pashangusha |
Hadhyarnnangitha Manthrarajanilaya Haradhibhir Bhooshitha |
Hastha Prantharanath Suvarnna Valaya Haryyaksha Sampoojitha |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Samraktham Bhuja Padhayugma Vilasath Manjukvana Noopura |
Samsararnnava Tharanaika  Tharanir Lavanya Varanidhi: |
Leela Lolathamam Shukam Madhuraya Samlalayanthi Gira |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Kalyani Karunarasardhra Hrudhaya Kalyana Sandhayini |
Kadhyarnnangitha Manthra Lakshitha Thanusthani Thamo Nashini |
Kameshanga Vilasini Kalagiramavasa Bhoomi: Shiva |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Hanthum Dhanava Pungavam Ranabhuvi Procchanda Bhandabhidham |
Haryyakshadhyamararthitha Bhagavathi Dhivyam Thanumashritha |
Sri Matha Lalithethya  Chinthya Vibhavair Namnam Sahasrai: Sthutha |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Lakshmivaga Gajadhibhir Bahuvidhai: Roopai: Sthuthapi Swayam |
Niroopa Gunavarjjitha Thrijagatham Matha Cha Chidroopini |
Bhakthanugraha Karanena Lalitham Roopam Samasadhitha |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||


Hreemkarairka Parayanarththa Janatha Samrakshane Dheekshitha |
Hardhdham Santhamasam Vyapohithumalam Bhooshnur Hara Preyasi |
Hathyadhi Prakadangha Sanghadhalena Dhaksha Cha Dhakshayani |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Sarva Anandhamayi Samastha Jagatham Anandha Sandhayini |
Sarvoththunga Suvarnna Shailanilaya Samsara Sakshi Sathi |
Sarvair Yogichayai: Sadhaiva Vichitha Samrajya Dhanakshama |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||
Kanya Roopadhara Galabja Vilasanmuktha Lathalankritha |
Kadhikshantha Manu Pravishta  Hridhaya Kalyana Sheelanvitha |
Kalpanthodh Bhadathandava Pramudhitha Sri Kamajithsakshini |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Lakshya Bhakthi Rasardhra Hrith Sarasije Sadbhi: Sadharadhitha |
Sadhranandhamayi Sudhakara Kala Gandojjvalan Moulike |
Sarvani Sharanagatharthi Shamani Sacchinmayi Sarvadha |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Hreemkarathraya Sambudathi Mahatha Manthrena Sampoojitham |
Hothri Chandra Sameernagni Jala Bhoo Bhasvanna Bho Roopini |
Hamsa: Sohamithi Prakrishta Dhishanair Aradhitha Yogibhi: |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||

Sringarambhuja Hamsika Shritha Jana Kshemangari Shankari |
Shrungaraika Rasakarasya Madhanasyo Jeevika Vallari |
Srikameshwaraha: Sakhi Cha Lalitha Srimad Guharadhitha |
Sri Chakradhi Nivasini Vijayathe Sri Rajarajeshwari ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Tuesday, 6 September 2016

Manthra Mathruka Pushpamala Sthava: by Sri Adishankaracharya - Lyrics and meanings




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi who dwells in the gem decorated island surrounded by marvelous Kadamba woods, in the middle of  Amrithabdhi/ocean of nectar which is crowded with huge waves,  there is a grand dais made of large pillars decked in diamonds and precious stones, she has majestic throne made of Chinthamani located in the sanctum of it.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi who dwells in the sacred Srichakra which has the brilliance of Chandra, Arkka/Lord Surya and Agni, she has the luster of Lord Adithya in the early hour of dawn, she is wielded in Pasham, Angusham, bow and arrow, she is pleasant, she is attired in majestic silk garments, her marvelous crown is decorated with crescent moon, she has beautiful smile on her face.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi who is the source of all the deities, she is the symbol of all the auspiciousness, she is seated on the gem studded throne, I shall offer scented water along with vermilion, sandal paste and with various fragrances to wash your lotus feet, I shall humbly offer Padhyam, Arkhyam and Achamaneeyam to please you, Oh! Karunyamritha Varidhe ,  kindly accept the same.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi, who is the sole objective of Yogis, she has wide beautiful eyes and she is the protector of the Universe, I shall humbly offer scented water mixed with vermilion, sandal paste, camphor and various rich fragrances, cow’s milk, tender coconut water and sacred water after recitation of various hymns to please you Oh! Devi, kindly accepts the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi,who is the essence of Hreemkara,  I shall humbly offer marvelous garments decorated with various gems and precious yellow metal and Yajjasoothra made of precious pearl garland in golden thread to please you, Oh! Devi, kindly accepts the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi, who has the gait of swan, I shall humbly offer precious ornaments and garlands made of precious yellow metal, golden bangles, marvelous ear rings,  Choodamani and crescent moon, nose pin, arm lets, waist belt, anklets, rings etc… to please you, Oh!  Devi, kindly accepts the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi, I shall humbly offer various fragrances, sandal paste, vermilion, camphor etc… to apply all over your body,  decorate your forehead with vermilion, Gorochanam and Kasthuri on your neck areas, highly scented and purified charcoal for the eyes,  Oh! Devi, kindly accepts the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi, I shall humbly offer garlands made of  fresh alluring flowers of Kalharam, Uthpalam, Mallika, Maruvakam, golden lotus flower, Jathi, Chambakam, Mandhara, Kethaki, Jasmine, etc.. Oh! Varade, kindly accept the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi who please Lord Shiva/enemy of Lord Manmatha, with her amorous sport and attractive features like beautiful long curly hair locks, I shall humbly offer Gulgulu and various rich fragrances to make your Leelagriham/creeper home more attractive to please you, Oh! Devi,   kindly accepts the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi, I shall humbly offer ghee lamps to place all over the gem decorated palace and the attractive golden idols positioned in it to please you,  Oh! Devi, kindly accepts the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi who is the essence of Hreemkaram, I shall humbly offer Dhivyannam/ rice mixed with Ghee, Dhal, Jaggery, Curd, honey, sugar, milk etc… in marvelous  precious yellow metal vessels, I shall humbly offer Mashapoopasahasram/snacks made of Urud Dhal in a precious stone vessel made of  Ruby/Manikyam,  Oh! Ambe, kindly accept the same.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi, I shall humbly offer superior qualities of betel nut, camphor, Poogaphalam, Choornam as Thamboolam to multiply the fragrances to your lotus face, Oh! Devi, kindly accepts the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi, I shall humbly offer Neeranjanam/camphor which is reverentially carried by the young maidens in pearl decorated vessels, beautifully dancing to the tunes of percussions and various divine musical instruments.  Oh! Devi kindly accepts the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi who is served by Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi with majestic umbrella, Goddess Indrani and Rathidevi with marvelous fans on their hands, Goddess Saraswathi playing divine musical instrument Veena, all the female celestials are beautifully dancing to the tunes to please you, Oh! Ambe, kindly accepts the same.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi who is the symbol of Hreemkara and worshiped by Hreemkara hymns, her body represents Upanishads, she is beyond description, therefore Oh! Devi kindly accepts all these verse as sacred chants, all our movements as Pradhakshinam, Shayanam as Namaskara to please you.  Oh! Girisuthe, Kindly accepts the same.

Whoever worship Goddess Sri Adishakthi/Girisutha on daily basis in the evening hours with the above sacred hymns/Sri Manthraksharamala, would be blessed with the eternal presence of Goddess Sri Adishakthi in their hearts, Goddess Sri Saraswathi would be blessed with her eternal presence on their tongue, Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi who is Jaganmangala Swaroopini would be blessed with her eternal presence in their homes.


The above sacred chants are the marvelous anklets for the Girivaraputhri/ Goddess Sri Parvathi which spread supreme luster to the whole Universe and purify the same,  Mathruka Pushpamala is an auspicious  stream of nectar like Shivapadham which entice the honey bees like intellectuals. 



Kallollasitha Amruthabdhi Laharimadhye Virajanmani –
Dveepe Kalpaka Vadika Parivrithe Kadamba Vadyujjvale |
Rathna Sthambha Sahasra Nirmitha Sabhamadhye Vimanoththame |
Chintharathna Vinirmmitham Janani They Simhasanam Bhavaye ||

Yenanganana Banumandala Lasath Sri Chakramadhye Sthitham |
Balarkkadhyuthi Basuram Karathalai: Pashamkushau Bhibhrathim |
Chapam Banam Api Prasanna Vadhanam Kausumbha Vasthranvitham |
Tham Thvam Chandrakalavathamsa Makudam Charusmitham Bhavaye ||

Eeshanadhi Phalam Shivaika Phaladham Rathnasanam They Shubham |
Padhyam Kumkuma Chandhanadhi Bharithair Arghyam Sa Rathnakshathai: |
Shuddhairachamaneeyam Thava Jalair Bhakthya Maya Kalpitham |
Karunyamritha Varidhe Thadhakhilam Santhushtaye Kalpyatham ||

Lakshye Yogijanasya Rakshitha Jagajjale Vishalekshane |
Praleyambudha Padeera Kumkuma Lasath Karpoora Mishrodhakai : |
Go Ksheerair Api Nalikera Salilai: Shuddhodhakair Mishrithai: |
Snanam Devi Dhiyamai Thadhakhilam Santhushtaye Kalpyatham ||

Hreemkarangitha Manthra Lakshithathano Hemachalath Sanchithai|
Rathnair Ujjvalam Uththareeya Sahitham Kausumbha Varnnamshukam |
Muktha Santhathi Yajja Soothram Amalam Sauvarnna Thanthuthbhavam |
Dhaththam Devi Dhiyamai Thadhakhilam Santhushtaye Kalpyatham ||

Hamsairapyathi Lobhaneeya Gamane Haravalim Ujjvalam |
Hindoladhyuthi Heerapoorithathare Hemangadhe Kangane |
Manjeerau Manikundale Makudam Arpyendhu Choodamanim |
Nasa Maukthikam Anguliya Kadakau Kanchimapi Sweekuru ||

Sarvange Ghanasara Kumkuma Ghana Sri Gandha Pangangitham |
Kasthoori Thilakam Cha Phalaphalake Gorochana Pathrakam |
Ganda Dharshana Mandale Nayanor Dhivyanjanam Theycchitham |
Kandabje Mriganabhi Pangam Amalam Thvath Preethaye Kalpyutham ||

Kalharolpala Mallika Maruvakai: Sauvarnna Pangeruhair |
Jaathi Chambaka Malathee Bakalakair Mandhara Kandhadhibhi: |
Kethakya: Karaveerakair Bahuvidhai: Knuptha: Srajomalika: |
Sankalpena Samarppayami Varadhe Santhushtaye Gruhyatham ||

Hantharam Madhanasya Nandhayasiyair Ranganairnamgojjvalair |
Yaira Bhrungavali Neelakunthala Bharair Baddhasi Thasyashayam |
Thaneemani Thvamba Komala Tharanyamodha Leelagruhanya |
Modhaya Dhashamsha Gulgulu Ghrithair Dhoopairaham Dhoopaye ||

Lakshmim Ujjvalayami Rathna Nivahodh Bhasvanthare Mandhire |
Mala Roopa Vilambithair Manimaya Sthambheshu Sambhavithai: |
Chithrair Hadaka Puthrika Kara Dhruthair Gavyair Ghrithair Vardhithair |
Dhivyair Dheepa Ganair Dhiya Girisuthe Santhushtaye Kalpyatham ||

Hreemkareshwari Thaptha Hadaka Krithai: Sthali Sahashrair Bhrutham |
Divyannam Ghrithasoopashaka Bharitham Chithranna Bhedham Thadha |
Dhugdhannam Madhu Sharkkaradhi Yutham Manikyapathre Sthitham |
Mashapoopa Sahasramamba Saphalam Naivedhyam Avedhaye ||

Sacchayair Vara Kethaki Dhalarucha Thamboola Vallidhalai: |
Poogair Bhoori Gunai: Sugandhi Madhurai: Karpoora Gandojjvalai: |
Muktha Choorna Virajithair Bahuvidhair Vakthrabuja Modhithair |
Poorna Rathnakalachika Thava Mudhe Nyastha Purasthadhume ||

Kanyabhi: Kamaneeya Kanthibhir Alangaramalararthika |
Pathre Mauthika Chithra Pangthi Vilasath Karpoora Dheepalibhi: |
Thaththa Thala Mridanga Geetha Sahitham Nruthyath Padhambhoruham |
Manthra Aradhana Poorvakam Suvihitham Neeranjanam Grihyatham ||

Lakshmir Maukthika Laksha Kalpithasitha Cchathram Thu Dhaththe Rasa –
Peendhrani Cha Rathischa Chamara Vare Dhaththe Swayam Bharathi |
Veena Mena Vilochana: Sumanasam Nruthyanthi Thadhragavadh |
Bhavairangika Sathvikai: Spudarasam Mathasthadha Karnyatham ||

Hreemkara Thraya Sambudena Manunopasye Thrayi Moulibhir –
Vakyair Lakshya Thano Thava Sthuthi Vidhau Kovakshamethambike |
Sallapa Sthuthaya: Pradhakshina Shatham Samchara Yevasthu The |
Samvesho Namasa: Sahasram Akhilam Thvath Preethaye Kalpyutham ||

Sri Manthrakshara Malaya Girisutham Ya: Poojaye Cchethasa |
Sandhyasu Prathivasaram Suniyatha Sthasyamalam Syanmana: |
Chiththambhoruha Mandape Girisutha Nruththam Vidhaththe Rasadh |
Vani Vakthra Saruruhe Jaladhi Jagehe Jagan Mangalam ||

Ithi Girivara Puthri Padharajiva Bhoosha |
Bhuvanam Amalayanthi Sookthi Saurabhya Sarai: |
Shiva Padhamakarandha Syandhaneeyam Nibadhdha |
Madhayathu Kavi Bhrunga Mathruka Pushpamala ||

|| Ithi Srimath Shankara Bhagavath Padhacharya Virachitha Manthra Mathruka Pushpamala Sthava: Sampoornam ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Monday, 5 September 2016

Sri Navarathnamalika Sthothram by Sri Adishankaracharya – Lyrics and meanings


Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi/Paradevatha who is decked in Haram/Garlands, Noopuram/Anklets, Kireedam/crown, Kundalam/gem studded earrings,  etc..she is worshiped by all the deities, her lotus feet extends supreme brilliance due to the constant touches of magnificent crowns of deities while prostrating before her, she is wielded in Pasham, Angusham, bow, arrow and spear, she is decked in marvelous waist belt and she has three eyes.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi/Paradevatha, who is smeared in various rich fragrances, camphor, sandal paste and unique smell of betel nuts, her lips are crimson colored and she has beautiful smile on her face, she has long beautiful eyes which spreads passion, she is decked in crescent moon on her attractive hair lock, she is the sister of Lord Vishnu.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi/Paradevatha, who has beautiful smile on her face, she is decorated with the marvelous gem studded ear rings that keeps touching her lotus face, she is decked in various precious ornaments and flower garlands on her chest, she has large high raised bosom which cause slight bend towards forefront, she has attractive thin waist, her attractive anklets creates dreadful noises that crushes  the pride of warriors, she is worshiped by trinities and deities, she is the consort of Lord Shiva who is the enemy of Lord Manmatha.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi, who carries the entire Universe on her womb, her body represents Vahnimandalam, clouds represents her magnificent earrings, she represents sky, she is Paramathmaswaroopini, her three eyes represents Lord Surya, Lord Chandra and Lord Agni respectively.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi/Paradevatha who dwells in the sacred Sri Chakra, she shines blissfully in the Sahashrara Padmam/thousand petal lotus flower, she has supreme brilliance of  thousands of Lord Adithya, she has the coolness of the rays of Lord Chandra, she has crimson color complexion, she has supreme brilliance that extends to the whole Universe.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi/Paradevatha who has large bosom to quench the thirst  of Lord Ganesha and Lord Subramanya, her lotus feet is worshiped by the females of Siddhas, Charanas and Apsaras, she is the cause of essential elements in the Universe, she is Adimatha/primordial.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi/Paradevatha who has beautiful lotus feet and attractive limbs, she is decked in magnificent waist belt that extends supreme brilliance in her beautiful thin waist line, she has five precious gems such as Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, Lord Rudra, Lord Maheshwara and Lord Sadhashiva as Padhapeedika, she is Pranavaswaroopini/symbol of Pranava.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi/Paradevatha whose lustrous and auspicious body is known as the essence of Pranavamanthra in sacred Veda, her attractive limbs that shines as Upanishadhs, she is the essence of all Vedsara, her face is the symbol of Moolamanthra, her everlasting youth  as Nadhabindhu , and she is Thripurasundari and Mother of the Universe as well.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Adishakthi/Paradevatha whose beautiful curly hair locks resembles the pack of honey bees which is decorated with fresh alluring jasmine flowers that extends rich fragrances, her ear is decked in precious gem studded earrings that extends brilliance all around her neck areas, she has gorgeous lotus face, she has the complexion of blue lily, she is the commander of the Universe. 



Whoever reads or listens to the sacred verses famously known as Navarathnamalika constructed by Sri Adishankara on daily basis would be blessed with Bhukthi and Mukthi as well, it is an auspicious verse should be recited always.



Hara Noopura Kireeda Kundala Vibhooshithavayava Shobhinim |
Karaneshavara Mouli Kodi Pari Kalpyamana Padha Peedikam |
Kala Kala Phani Pasha Bana Dhanuramkusha Aruna Meghalam |
Phala Bhoothilaka Lochanam Manasi Bhavayami Paradevatham ||

Gandhasara Ghanasara Charu Navanagavalli Rasavasinim |
Sandhyaraga Madhuradharabharana Sundaranana Suchismitham |
Mandharayatha Vilochanam Amala Balachandra Kritha Shekharim |
Indhira Ramana Sodharim Manasi Bhavayami Paradevatham ||

Smeracharu Mugha Mandalam Vimala Gandalambi Manikundalam |
Haradhama Parishobhamana Kuchabhara Bheeru Thanu Madhyamam |
Veera Garva Haranoopuram Vividha Karaneshavara Peedikam |
Maravairi Sahacharinim Manasi Bhavayami Paradevatham ||

Bhoori Bhara Dhara Kundalindhra Mani Baddha Bhoovalaya Peedikam |
Varirashi Manimeghala Valaya Vahnimandala Shareerinim |
Varisara Vaha Kundalam Gagana Shekharim Cha Paramathmikam |
Charu Chandra Ravilochanam Manasi Bhavayami Paradevatham ||

Kundala Thrividha Kona Mandala Vihara Shad Dhala Samullasath |
Pundareeka Mughabhedhinim Aruna Mandalayutha Samujjvalam |
Mandalendhu Parivahitham Amritha Tharanginim Aruna Roopinim |
Mandalantha Manidheepikam Manasi Bhavayami Paradevatham ||

Varananana Mayoora Vaha Mugha Dhaha Varana Payodharam |
Charanadhi Sura Sundari Chikura Shekharikritha Padhambujam |
Karanadhipathi Panchaka Prakrithi Karana Pradhama Mathrukam |
Varanantha Mughaparanam Manasi Bhavayami Paradevatham ||

Padmakanthi Padha Pani Pallava Payodharanana Saroruham |
Padmaragamani Meghala Valayanee Vishobhitha Nithambhini |
Padma Sambhava Sadhashivanthamaya Pancharatha Padha Peedikam |
Padmineem Pranavaroopinim Manasi Bhavayami Paradevatham ||

Agama Pranava Peedikam Amalavarnna Mangala Shareerini |
Agama Avayava Shobhineem Akhila Veda Sara Krithashekharim |
Moolamanthra Mughamandalam Udhitha Nadhabindhu Navayauvanam |
Mathrikam Thripurasundarim Manasi Bhavayami Paradevatham ||

Kalika Thimira Kunthalantha Ghana Bhrunga Mangala Virajineem |
Choolika Shikhara Malika Valaya Mallikasurabhi Saurabham |
Valika Madhura Ganda Mandala Manoharanana Saroruham |
Kalikam Akhilanayikam Manasi Bhavayami Paradevatham ||

Nithyameva Niyamena Jalpatham Bhukthi Mukthi Phaladham Abeeshtadham |
Shankarena Rachitham Sadha Japen Nama Rathna Navarathna Malikam ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Saturday, 3 September 2016

Sri Meenakshi Sthothram by Sri Adishankaracharya – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Meenakshi who is the personified as Srividhya, she has acquired left half of Lord Shiva, she is worshiped by deities and Rishis, she has various glorious incarnations, she dwells in the sacred Chinthamani Peedam, she is eulogized by Goddess Saraswathi, Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, Goddess Sri Girija, she is Shambavi and Srishiva as well, she is the daughter of Malayadhvaja, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to protect us.    I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Meenakshi who dwells in the sacred Srichakra, she is Chapala/unstable, she is the Goddess of the Universe/Jagan Nayika, she is worshiped by all the deities, she continuously showers her auspicious gaze on the distressed people, she is the safe haven for the people who prostrate before her, she has large high raised bosom, she is the symbol of wisdom and knowledge, she is eulogized by Vedas and Upanishads, she has the luster superior to the lightening, she is compassionate and kind hearted, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to protect us.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Meenakshi who is decked in marvelous crown, armlets, gem studded ear rings, etc.. she is wielded in bow and arrow, her high raised large bosom is decorated with the various precious ornaments and pearl garlands, she has marvelous anklets decked on the lotus feet that makes jingling noises, she is King of birds/Garuda to the serpent like poverty of her devotees,   I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenkashi to protect us.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Meenakshi, who is eulogized by Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu and Lord Maheshwara, she is surrounded by Ganas, she is wielded in Pasham, Angusham, spear, bow and Arrow, she is Bala/child form, she has beautiful eyes resembles to the eyes of deer, she has supreme brilliance of numerous Adithyas, she is decked in crescent moon on her attractive long curly hair locks, she is worshiped with various sacred Mudra/gestures, she is the daughter of Sage, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to protect us.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Meenakshi who is eulogized by Gandharvas, deities, Yakshas, Pannagas etc.. she is the darling of Lord Gangadhara, she is personified as Goddess Gayathri, she has Garuda as her celestial vehicle, she is personified as Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, she has the complexion of dark clouds, she is eternal, she is omnipresent, she is numerous Adithyas to the wicked people, she is worshiped with sacred hymns, she is the daughter of Sage, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to protect us.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Meenakshi, Oh! Nadhe, she is worshiped by Maharishi Narada with melodious music on his string instrument/Thumburu, she is Nithya/eternal, she has the luster of blue lily, she is the symbol of Nadhabhramam, she is Kantha/lustrous, she is the symbol of amorous sport, she is the consort of Lord Kameshwara, she is the provider of boons to her passionate devotees, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to protect us.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Meenakshi who takes immense pleasure in the melodious sounds of Veena, she has beautiful long curly hair locks that spreads all over, she has crimson colored lips due to the consumption of betel leaves/Thamboolam, she is decked in beautiful gem studded ear rings and various precious ornaments all over her body, she has the complexion of blue lily, she is decked in crescent moon on attractive hair locks, her forehead is beautifully decorated with vermilion, she is flawless, her face has the luster of full moon, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to protect us.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Meenakshi who is the symbol of Shambdhabhrama Mayi/sounds, she dwells as Prana in all the living beings/Characharamayi, she represents supreme brilliance/Jyothirmayi, she is the symbol of flawlessness in speech and construction of words/Vagmayi, she is the symbol of eternal bliss/Nithya Anandhamayi, she is the symbol of all the philosophies, she is  eternal, she is beyond description, she is great illusionist and she is the representation of wealth and prosperity,  she is the provider of all the auspiciousness to her passionate devotees, she is the consort of Lord Sadhashiva, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to protect us.


Srividhye Shiva Vamabhaganilaye Sri Rajarajarcchithey |
Sri Nadhadhi Guru Swaroopa Vibhave Chinthamani Peedike |
Sri Vani Girijanuthaghri Kamale Sri Shambhavi Sri Shive |
Madhyahne Malayadhvajadhipa Suthe Mam Pahi Meenambike ||

Chakrasthey Chapale Chara Chara Jagannathey Jagath Poojithe |
Arththali Varadhe Nathabhayakare Vakshoja Bharanvithe |
Vidhye Devakalapa Mouli Vidhithe Vidhyuth Lathavigrahe |
Matha: Poorna SudharaSardhra Hrudhaye Mam Pahi Meenambike ||

Kodeerangadha Rathna Kundaladhare Kodhanda Bananchithe |
Kokakara Kucha Dhvayoparilasath Pralambha Haranchithe |
Shinjjan Noopura Padhasarasa Mani Sri Padhukalankrithe |
Math Dharidhrya Bhujanga Garudagage Mam Pahi Meenambike ||

Bhramesha Achyutha Geeyamana Charithe Prethasananthasthithe |
Pashodhamkusha Chapabana Kalithe Balendhu Choodanjithe |
Bale Bala Kurangalolanayane Balarka Kodyujjvale |
Mudhra Aradhitha Dhaivathe Munisuthe Mam Pahi Meenambike ||

Gandharva Amara Yaksha Pannaganuthe Gangadharalingithe |
Gayathri Garudasane Kamalaje Sushyamale Susthire |
Ghatheethe Ghaladharupavaka Shikhe Ghadhyotha Kodyujjvale |
Manthraradhitha Dhaivathe Munisuthe Mam Pahi Meenambike ||

Nadhe Naradha Thumburadhya Vinuthe Nadhantha Nadhathmike |
Nithye Neela Lathathmike Nirupame Neevara Shookopame |
Kanthe Kamakale Kadambanilaye Kameshwarangasthithe |
Mathvidhye  Madha Beeshta Kalpa Lathike Mam Pahi Meenambike ||

Veena Nadha Nimeelithardha Nayane Visrastha Choolibhare |
Thamboolaruna Pallavadharayuthe Thadanga Haranvithe |
Shyame Chandra Kalavathamsa Kalithe Kasthoorika Phalike |
Poorne Poorna Kalabhirama Vadhane Mam Pahi Meenambike ||

Shabdha Bhramamayi Characharamayi Jyothirmayi Vagmayi |
Nithya Ananandhamayi Nirajjanamayi Thathvanmayi Chinmayi |
Thathvatheethamayi Parathparamayi Mayamayi Srimayi |

Sarva Aishwaryamayi Sadhashivamayi Mam Pahi Meenambike ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Friday, 2 September 2016

Gnana Prasoonamba Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is decked in various precious ornaments all over her body, she has melodious voice, her lustrous body has the resemblance to the precious gem of Indraneela, her long beautiful curly hair is decorated in fresh alluring Kalpaka flowers, she has large and high raised bosom resembles to the forehead of elephant, she is worshiped and eulogized by Rishis, she has the gait of swan, she takes immense pleasure in the consumption of nectar. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she has the complexion of dark clouds, her face has the luster of moon, she takes immense joy in passionate sport with her consort, her eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, she is decked in various gem studded ornaments, she is capable to provide abundance of prosperities to her devotees, she destroys the pride of demons, she rules the three worlds.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is the symbol of auspiciousness, she has large high raised bosom, she is Goddess Kameshwari, she dwells in Kalyanachala/Kalyanachalavasini/auspicious hill Mount Kailash, she has mellifluous and melodious voice, she is the essence of amorous sport, she has the eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, she is beautifully decorated her forehead with vermilion, she is the darling of Lord Shiva.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is beyond perception and impossible to perceive by mind, she is the symbol of Bhramandam, she is Bala, her beautiful eyes has the resemblance to the eyes of deer, she has the brilliance of Lord Surya, she dwells in Suryamandalam, she is the symbol of auspiciousness, she is Bhavani and Shivaa as well.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is fond of divine musical instrument Veena, she is the symbol of Victory, her lotus feet is worshiped by the intellectuals who has profound knowledge in the scriptures, she is the provider of Bhramavidhya, she is Shankari and destroyer of enemies, she is attainable through recitation of sacred hymns, her glories are described in Vedantha, she is Shivaa.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is decked in various precious ornaments, she is the epitome of beauty, her marvelous waist belts makes jingling noises pleasing to ears, she has beautiful eyes like lotus flower petals, she is smeared in musk, camphor, sandal paste and vermilion on her large high raised bosom, she is most desirable to Lord Shiva.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is decked in marvelous anklets, she is decorated with various precious gems and ornaments, she has melodious voice resembles to the nectar of Kalpaka flowers, she is the daughter of Sage Mathanga/Mathangi, she is gorgeous, she carries parrot on her hand.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is decked in magnificent ear rings, she has beautiful long curly hair resembles to dark clouds, she is eulogized by Lord Bhrama, Lord Indra and deities, she is decked in crescent moon on her hair lock, her forehead is dazzling with the mark of vermilion, she takes immense joy in music.   I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she has soft and supple lotus feet, her body has the luster of camphor, she has beautiful navel resembles to the the current of sacred Ganga, she is decked in various precious ornaments all over her body, she has the luster of Lord Surya, Lord Chandra and Lord Agni as well.  Her face has supreme brilliance superior to the luster of moon and sun, she is Kaumari.  I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Mookambika who is adored in Thamboolam along with Lord Shiva, her face has the luster of Lord Adithya in the early hours of dawn, she has three eyes, she is decked in crescent moon on her beautiful hair locks, she has beautiful long curly hair locks resembles to dark clouds, she is ever pleasing, she takes immense pleasure in serving meals/Annadhanapriya, she carries Shankha/conch and Chakram/wheel in both the hands, and the other two hands in Abhaya/shelter and Varadha/boons hastha posture, she is the provider of supreme intelligence to her passionate devotees.


Manikyanjitha Bhooshanam Maniravam Mahendra Neelojjvalam |
Mandhara Dhruma Malya Bhooshithakucham Maththebha Kumbhasthanim |
Mounisthomanutham  Maralagamanam Mandhveera Sanandhineem |
Dhyaye Chethasi Kalahasthi Nilayam Gnana Prasoonambikam ||

Shyamam Rajanibhananam Rathihitham Rajeeva Pathrekshanam|
Rajath Kanchana Rathna Bhooshanayutham Rajya Pradhaneeshwarim |
Raksho Garva Nivaranam Thrijagatham Rakshaika Chinthamanim |
Dhyaye Chethasi Kalahasthi Nilayam Gnana Prasoonambikam ||

Kalyaneem Kari Kumbha Bhsurakucham Kameshwarim Kamineem |
Kalyanachala Vasineem Kalaravam Kandharppa Vidhyakulam |
Kanjakshim Kala Bindhu Kalpalathilakam Kamari Chiththapriyam |
Dhyaye Chethasi Kalahasthi Nilayam Gnana Prasoonambikam ||

Bhavatheetha Mana Prabhavabharitham Bhramanda Bandodharam |
Balam Balakuranga Nethrayugalam Bhanu Prabha Bhasitham |
Bhasvath Kshethra Ruchabhiramanilayam Bhavyam Bhavaneem Shivam |
Dhyaye Chethasi Kalahasthi Nilayam Gnana Prasoonambikam ||

Veena Gana Vinodhineem Vijayaneem Vethanda Kumbhasthaneem |
Vidhvath Dhvandhitha Padha Padmayugalam Vidhya Pradham Shankarim |
Vidhveshinyari Bhanjaneem Sthuthibhavam Vedantha Vedhyam Shivam |
Dhyaye Chethasi Kalahasthi Nilayam Gnana Prasoonambikam ||

Naana Bhooshitha Bhooshanadhi Vimalam Lavanya Padhonidhim |
Kanchi Chanchala Ghdika Kalaravam Kanjatha Pathrekshanam |
Karpoora Garu Kumkumangitha Kucham Kailasa Nathapriyam |
Dhyaye Chethasi Kalahasthi Nilayam Gnana Prasoonambikam ||

Manjeeranchitha Padha Padmayugalam Manikya Bhooshanvitham |
Madhara Dhruma Manjari Madhujjari Madhurya Ghelalgiram |
Mathangi Madhuralasam Karashukam Neelalankritham |
Dhyaye Chethasi Kalahasthi Nilayam Gnana Prasoonambikam ||

Karnalambitha Hema Kundalayugam Kadhambavenim Umam |
Ambojasana Vasavadhi Vinutham Ardhendhu Bhooshojjvalam |
Kasthoori Thilakabhirama Nidilam Ganapriyam Shyamalam |
Dhyaye Chethasi Kalahasthi Nilayam Gnana Prasoonambikam ||

Kaumarim Navapallavanghri Yugalam Karpoora Bhasvojjvalam |
Gangavarththa Samana Nabhikuharam Gangeya Bhooshanvitham |
Chandra Arkka Anala Kodi Kodi Sadhrusham Chandra Arkka Bimbananam |
Dhyaye Chethasi Kalahasthi Nilayam Gnana Prasoonambikam ||

Bala Adithya Nibhananam Thrinayanam Balendhuna Bhooshitham |
Neelakara Sukeshinim Vilasitham Nithyanna Dhanapradham |
Shankham Chakra Varabhayam Cha Dhadhatheem Saraswathartha Pradham |
Thamboolim Thripuram Shivena Sahitham Dhyayami Mookambikam ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||


Thursday, 1 September 2016

Sri Meenakshi Pancharathna Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||






I shall prostrate before Goddess Meenakshi who has the brilliance of numerous Adithyas, she is decked in various ornaments like Haram and Keyooram etc…she has beautiful smile on her face which reveals marvelous line of teeth, she is attired in majestic yellow silk garment, her lotus feet is worshiped by Lord Bhrama , Lord Vishnu and Lord Indra, she is the consort of Lord Shiva/Shivaa and Thathvaswaroopini as well.  I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Meenakshi to shower her merciful gaze on us.  I shall prostrate before Goddess SriMeenakshi, who is decked in pearl and various precious ornaments, her lotus face has the luster of full moon, she is decorated with magnificent crown, she is decked in marvelous gem studded anklets which makes jingling noises, she shines in the middle of fresh alluring flowers, she fulfils all the desires of her passionate devotees, she is the daughter of Mount Himavan, she is worshiped by Goddess Sri Saraswathi and Goddess Sri Maha Lakshmi.    I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to shower her merciful gaze on us.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Meenakshi, who is the symbol of Srividhyaswaroopini, she has secured the left half of the body of Lord Shiva/Shivavamabhaga, she is the essence of sacred hymns of ‘Hreemkara’, she dwells in the middle of the divine Sri Chakra, she is the prominent deity in the Srimathsabha,  she is the mother of Lord Subramanya and Lord Ganesha, she is Jagathmohini who entice the whole Universe,  I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to shower her merciful gaze on us.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Meenakshi, who is the  consort of Lord Sundareshwara, she destroys the fears of her passionate devotees, she provides supreme wisdom and knowledge to her devotees, she is unblemished, she has the complexion of dark clouds, she is worshiped by Lord Bhrama/Kamalasana, she is the sister of Lord Narayana, she takes immense pleasure in the divine instruments like Veena, flute/Venu, Mridangam/percussions, she is the mother of the Universe, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Meenakshi to shower her merciful gaze on us.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Meenakshi who is worshiped by Yogis and Rishis and dwells in their hearts, she is the provider of various Siddhis, her lotus feet is venerated with various fresh alluring flowers, she is worshiped by Lord Narayana, she is the essence of Nadhabhramam, she is the beyond description and she is the symbol of various philosophies,  I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Meenakshi to shower her merciful gaze on us.


Udhyadhbhanu Sahasra Kodi Nilayam Keyoora Harojjvalam |
Bimboshtim Smitha Dhanthapangthi Ruchiram Peethambaralankritham |
Vishnu Bhrama Surendhra Sevithapadham Thathva Swaroopam Shivam |
Meenakshim Pranathosmi Santhatham Aham Karunya Varanidhim ||

Mukthahara Lasath Kireeda Ruchiram Poornendhu Vakthra Prabham |
Shinjjan Noopura Kinkingimanidharam Pushpa Prabha Bhasuram |
Sarvabheeshta Phalapradham Girisutham Vanirama Sevitham |
Meenakshim Pranathosmi Santhatham Aham Karunya Varanidhim ||

Srividhyam Shiva Vamabhaganilayam Hreemkara Manthrojjvalam |
Srichakrangitha Bindhu Madhyavasathim Srimathsabha Nayakim |
Srimath Shanmugha Vigna Raja Jananim Srimath Jagathmohineem |
Meenakshim Pranathosmi Santhatham Aham Karunya Varanidhim ||

Srimath Sundaranayakim Bhayaharam Gnanapradham Nirmalam |
Shyamambam Kamalasana Archithapadham Narayanasyanujam |
Veena Venu Mridanga Vadhya Rasikam Nanaviradambikam |
Meenakshim Pranathosmi Santhatham Aham Karunya Varanidhim ||

Nana Yogi Muneendhra Hrudhya Vasathim Nana Arththa Siddhipradham |
Nana Pushpa Virajithanghri Yugalam Narayanena Architham |
Nadha Bhramamayim Parathparatharam Nana Arththa Thaththvathmikam |
Meenakshim Pranathosmi Santhatham Aham Karunya Varanidhim ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||