Saturday, 3 June 2017

Sri Mahalakshmi Sthuthi – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Adilakshmi who symbolizes Parambhramam, kindly bless us with eternal fame, wealth and fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Santhanalakshmi who bestows virtuous offsprings and grandchildren, I shall earnestly pray for virtuous offspring, wealth and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Vidhyalakshmi who symbolizes Bhramavidhya/knowledge of absolute Bhramam, kindly bless us with proficiency in all kinds of art forms and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Dhanalakshmi who eradicates miseries and sorrows of poverty of worshiper, kindly blesses with permanent wealth, fame and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Dhanyalakshmi who is decked in various precious ornaments, kindly bless us with abundance of grains, wealth and kindly fulfil all ours desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Medhalakshmi who eradicates evil effects of Kali era, kindly bless us with intelligence, awareness, wealth, and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before  Goddess Sri Gajalakshmi who symbolizes all deities, kindly bless us with abundances of possession of horses, cows and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri  Dheeralakshmi who symbolizes Parashakthi, kindly bless us with courage, mental as well as physical strength, and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess  Sri Jayalakshmi who provides success in endeavors, kindly bless us victory , auspiciousness and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Bhagyalakshmi who augments auspiciousness and happiness, kindly bless us to be fortunate and wealthy, and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Keerthilakshmi who dwells on the chest of Lord Vishnu, kindly bless us with fame, wealth and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Arogyalakshmi who eradicates all kinds of illnesses of the worshiper, I shall continuously prostrate befor you, kindly bless us with good health, long life, wealth and kindly fulfil all our desires.   I shall prostrate before Goddess Siddhalakshmi who bestows supernatural powers to worshiper, kindly bless us with Siddhi, wealth, and kindly fulfil all our desires.    I shall prostrate before Goddess Saundharyalakshmi who is adorned in various precious ornaments all over her body, I shall always prostrate before you, kindly bless us with flawless physique, wealth and kindly fulfil all our desires.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Samrajyalakshmi  who bestows Bhukthi as well as Mukthi to worshiper, kindly bless us with liberation from repeated births, wealth and fulfil all ours desirs.  Oh! Mangale, who symbolizes all kinds of auspiciousness, she is divine embodied as auspiciousness, she bestows auspiciousness to worshiper, kindly shower auspiciousness, and kindly bless us all kinds of auspiciousness.  Oh! Shive, who symbolizes all kinds of auspiciousness, she fulfils all the desires of the worshiper,  I shall take refuge at your lotus feet, Oh! Thrayambike who have three eyes, Oh! Devi, Oh! Narayani, I shall prostrate before you.  Oh ! Kalyani, kindly bestow all kinds of auspiciousness, kindly bless us with good health, long life, and wealth, and kindly destroy our enemies, I shall prostrate before Dheepajyothi/symbolizes all deities, kindly bless us with Moksham, wealth and kindly fulfil all our desires.


Adilakshmi Namasthesthu Parambhrama Svaroopini | Yasho Dhehi Dhanam Dhehi Sarvakamascha  Dhehi Mey ||

 Santhanalakshmi Namosthesthu Puthra Pauthra Pradhayini | Santhanalakshmi Vandhe Aham Puthran Dhehi Dhanam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

Vidhyalakshmi Namasthesthu Bhramavidhya Svaroopini | Vidhyam Dhehi Kalam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha  Dhehi Mey ||

Dhanalakshmi Namasthethu Sarva Dharidhrya Nashini | Dhanam Dhehi Shriyam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi May ||

Dhanyalakshmi Namasthesthu Sarvabharana Bhooshithe | Dhanyam Dhehi Dhanam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

Medhalakshmi Namasthesthu Kalikalmashanashini | Prajjam  Dhehi Shriyam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha  Dhehi Mey ||

Gajalakshmi Namasthesthu Sarvadeva Svaroopini | Ashvamshcha Gokulam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

Dheeralakshmi Namasthesthu Parashakthi Svaroopini | Veeryam Dhehi BalamDhehi Sarvakamashcha  Dhehi Mey ||

Jayalakshmi Namasthesthu Sarvakarya Jayapradhe | Jayam Dhehi Shubham Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

Bhagyalakshmi Namasthesthu Saumangalya Vivardhini | Bhagyam Dhehi Shriyam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

Keerthilakshmi Namasthesthu Vishnu Vakshasthala Sthithe | Keerthim Dhehi Shriyam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

Arogyalakshmi Namasthesthu Sarvaroganivarini | Arogyalakshmi Vandhe Aham Ayurdhehi Shriyam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

Siddhalakshmi Namasthesthu Sarvasiddhi Pradhayini | Siddhim Dhehi Shriyam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

Saundharyalakshmi Namasthesthu Sarvalakara Shobhithe | Saundharyalakshmi Vandhe Aham Roopam Dhehi Shriyam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

Samrajyalakshmi Namasthesthu Bhukthimukthi Pradhayini | Samrajyalakshmi Vandhe Aham Moksham Dhehi Shriyam Dhehi Sarvakamascha Dhehi Mey ||

Mangale Mangaladhare Mangalye  Mangalapradhe | Mangalyam Mangaleshi Mangalyam Dhehi Mey Sadha ||

Sarvamangala Mangalye Shive Sarvarththa Sadhike | Sharanye  Thrayambak Devi  Narayani Namosthuthe ||

Shubham Bhavathu Kalyani Ayur Arogya Sampadham | Mama Shathru Vinashaya  Dheepajyothi  Namosthuthe ||


Dheepa Jyothi Namasthesthu  Dheepajyothi Namasthuthe |Moksham Dhehi Shriyam Dhehi Sarvakamashcha Dhehi Mey ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Balabadhra Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 71 – 80




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall meditate upon Lord Balabadhra who symbolizes vital air, he is extremely valours, he incarnates at his own will, he enthuse and enlighten the living beings, he is the source of inspiration, he is the commander of deities, he has numerous incarnations, he is embodied as human on Earth, he represents greatest realms known as  Maharloka,  Janaloka, Thapoloka, and Sathyaloka, he represents Bhuloka, Bhuvarloka, and Suvarloka, he represents Naimiththika/occasional and Prakrithika/natural, common he represents illusion, delusion at the end of Yuga, he represents Sarga/Chapter and Visarga/end, he is the source of Universe and it living beings, he represents Rodha/barrier and Nirodha/prevention, he has supreme radiance, he is the cause  of Manvanthara/era, he represents Manu and sons of Manu, he is sinless, he is self-manifested, he is closest companion of Lord Shiva, he is wielded in conch, he is promising to Svayambhuva Manu, he represents greatest abode of Suras, greatest mountain peaks of Sura, and Mount Meru, he has  intense luster of precious metal, he represents highest mountain peaks, he is the Lord of Mountains, he is the Lord of Ganas, he is the greatest companion of Lord Shiva, he dwells in the mountain caves, he represents Mount Vindhyachala, Thrikooda, and Mainaka, he is powerful, he represents Paribadhraka, sun,  Shishira, Yama, Jarudhi, and marvelous mountain peaks, he represents Kalanjara, and Bhrihathsanu, he is embodied as Earth, he is Nandhikeshvara, he represents Santhana, Tharuraja/King of trees, Mandhara, and Parijatha, he is victorious, he is the slayer of Vrathrasura, he represents abode of Suras, and moon, he is the Lord of Planets, he represents ocean of nectar, he represents the stars Mrigashirsha, Pushya,  Punarvasu, Hastha, Abhijith,  and Shravana, he represents the formation of planets and sunrise, he is Indhra, he is auspicious, he has fair complexion, he represents bright fortnight, Vyapthipatha, and Dhruvaloka, he is Shishumara, he is greatest illusionist, he represents Bhramaloka, he has manifolds of forms and remain unique.


Mahavayur  Mahaveerascha Ishataroopa Thanusthitha: | Prerako Bodhako Bodhi Thrayovimshadhiko Gana: ||

Amshamshcha  Naravesho Avatharo Bhooparisthitha: | Mahar Janas Thapa: Sathyam  Bhur Bhuva: Svarithithridha ||

Naimiththika  Prakrithika  Athyanthikamayo Laya: | Sargo Visarga: Sargadhir  Nirodho Roganashaka: ||

Manvanthvara Avatharashcha  Manur  Manusutho Anagha: | Swayambhu Shambhava: Shankhu: Svayambhuva Sahayakrith ||

Suralayo Devagirir  Merur  Hemarchitho Giri: | Gireesho Gananathashcha  Gaureesho Girigahvara: ||

Vidhya Sthrikoodo Mainaka: Subala: Paribadhraka: | Pathanga: Shishira: Kango Jarudhi Shailasaththama: ||

Kalajjaro Bhrihath Sanur Dharibhrin Nandhikeshvara: | Santhanastharu Rajashcha  Mandhara: Parijathaka: ||

Jayanthakrith Jayanthango Jayanthi Dhigjayakula: | Vrithraha Devalokashcha  Shashi Kumudha Bandhava: ||

Nakshathresha  Sudhasindhur Mriga: Pushya: Punarvasu: | Hasthobijith Cha Shravano Vaidhrithir  Bhaskarodhaya: ||


Aindhra: Sadhya: Shubha: Shuklo Vyathipatho Dhruva: Sitha: | Shishumaro Devalayo Bhramaloka  Vilakshna: ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Friday, 2 June 2017

Sri Ashtalakshmi Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











|| Adilakshmi ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Adilakshmi who is primeval, she is worshiped by the virtuous and gracious people, she is supremely gorgeous, she is Madhavi who is personified in the race of Madhu/Yadhu, she is younger sister to moon, she has the luster of precious yellow metal, she is surrounded by illustrious Rishis and Sages, she is the provider of Moksha/liberation from repeated births, she has pleasing disposition and talks in a pleasant way, she is the essence of sacred Veda, she dwells in the lotus flower, she is worshiped by all the deities, she bestows virtues to worshiper, she symbolizes serenity, Victory to Goddess Sri  Adilakshmi ! Victory to Goddess Adilakshmi who enticed the heart of Lord  Madhusoodhana, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Adilakshmi to protect us always.

|| Dhanyalakshmi ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Dhanyalakshmi who bestows abundance of grains, she eradicates all the evil effects of Kali era, she lures the heart of her consort with her mesmerizing beauty, and she represents Veda, she is the essence of Veda and sacred texts, she is initiated from the Ksheerasagara/milky ocean, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she symbolizes sacred syllables and sacred texts, she is the provider of auspiciousness to worshiper, she dwells in the lotus flower, her lotus feet is the safest haven to the Devaganas, Victory to Goddess Dhanyalakshmi, Victory to Goddess Sri Dhanyalakshmi who enticed the heart of Lord Madhusoodhana, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Dhanyalakshmi to protect us always.

||Dhairyalakshmi ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Dhairyalakshmi who is  Vaishnavi and Bhargavi as well, she is victorious and she symbolizes colors, she is embodied as sacred syllables and texts, she is the essence of sacred hymns, she is worshiped by Suraganas, she is easily attainable and bestows boons to worshiper, she augments supreme wisdom and knowledge in worshiper, she represents Shasthra, she eradicates extreme fears of Samsara, she liberates worshiper from all kinds of sins, her lotus feet are the safest heaven to pious, virtuous and ascetic, Victory to Goddess Dhairyalakshmi, Victory to Goddess Sri Dhairyalakshmi who enticed the heart of Lord Madhusoodhana, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Dhairyalakshmi to protect us always.

||Gajalakshmi ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Gajalakshmi who is victorious, she eradicates perils and miseries of the worshiper, she is supremely gorgeous, she is the provider of various boons, she represents Shasthras, she is surrounded by chariots, elephants, horses, and numerous attendants, she is worshiped by Lord Hari, Lord Hara and Lord Bhrama, her lotus feet are capable to eradicate all kinds of perils and miseries, Victory to Goddess Gajalakshmi ! Victory to Goddess Gajalakshmi who enticed the heart of Lord Madhusoodhana, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Gajalakshmi to protect us always.

|| Santhanalakshmi ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Santhanalakshmi who is omnipresent, she is supremely gorgeous, she is wielded in powerful Sudharshanachakra, she enhances the happiness and emotions, she symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, she is ocean of virtues, she always works for the welfare of Universe and its living beings, she is adorned in seven musical notes as ornaments, she symbolizes music, her lotus feet are worshiped by Suras and Asuras, illustrious Rishis and Sages, and humans, Victory to Goddess Santhanalakshmi !  Victory to Goddess Santhanalakshmi who enticed the heart of  Lord Madhusoodhana, I shall earnestly pray Goddess Santhanalakshmi to protect us always.

|| Vijayalakshmi ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Vijayalakshmi who symbolizes victory, she dwells in the lotus flower, she guides us through the righteous path, she augments intelligence in worshiper, she symbolizes music, she is adorned in Kumkuma and worshiped with vermilion on daily basis, accompanied by melodious music, her lotus feet are worshiped by Sri Shankara Deshika with the glorious verses of Sri Kanakadharasthuthi,  Victory to Goddess Vijayalakshmi ! Victory to Goddess Vijayalakshmi who enticed the heart of Lord Madhusoodhana , I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Vijayalakshmi to protect us always.

||Vidhyalakshmi ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Vidhyalakshmi  who is worshiped by all female deities, she is Bharathi and Bhargavi as well, she eradicates miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, she is decked in various gem studded ornaments, she is decorated with various precious ornaments and bells all over her body, she is decked in magnificent earrings, she is serene and has pleasing smile on her face, her auspicious hands bestows nine types of treasures to her worshiper, she eradicates all the evil effects of Kali era, she fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, Victory to Goddess  Vidhyalakshmi ! Victory to Goddess Vidhyalakshmi who enticed the heart of Lord Madhusoodhana, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Vidhyalakshmi to protect us always.

|| Dhanalakshmi ||

I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Dhanalakshmi who represents auspicious sounds of Dhundhubi which produces Dhimidhimi, Dhimdhimi, etc.. she symbolizes the glorious sounds of Conch and various musical instruments, she is worshiped by Veda, Purana and Ithihasa, she guides us to follow the righteous path of Vedic way of living, Victory to Goddess Dhanalakshmi ! Victory to Goddess Sri Dhanalakshmi who enticed the heart of Lord Madhusoodhana, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Dhanalakshmi to protect us always.



|| Adilakshmi ||

Sumanasa Vandhitha  Sundari Madhavi  Chandhra Sahodhari Hemamaye | Munigana Manditha  Mokshapradhayini Manjjulabhashini Vedanuthe ||

Pankajavasini Devasupoojitha Sadhgunavarshini Shanthiyuthe | Jaya Jaya Hey Madhsoodhana Kamini Adilakshmi Sadha Palaya Mam ||

||  Dhanyalakshmi ||

Ahikli Kalmasha Nashini Kamini  Vaidhikaroopini Vedhamaye | Ksheerasamudhbhava Mangalaroopini Manthranivasini Manthranuthe ||

Mangaladhayini Ambujavasini  Devaganashritha Padhayuthe | Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini  Dhanyalakshmi Sadha Palaya Mam ||

|| Dhairyalakshmi ||
Jayavara Varinnini Vaishnavi Bhargavi  Manthrasvaroopini Manthramaye | Suraganapoojitha  Sheeghraphalapradha  Gnanavikasini Shasthranuthe ||

Bhavabhayaharini Papavimochani Sadhujanashritha  Padhayuthe | Jaya Jaya Madhusoodhana Kamini  Dhairyalakshmi Sadha Palaya Mam ||

||Gajalakshmi ||

Jaya Jaya  Durgathinashini Kamini  Sarvaphalapradha  Shasthramaye | Rathagaja Thuragapadhadhi Samavritha  Parijanamanditha Lokanuthe ||

Harihara Bhrama Supoojitha  Sevitha  Thapanivarini Padhayuthe | Jaya Jaya Hey  Madhusoodhana Kamini Gajalakshmiroopena  Palaya Mam ||

||Santhanalakshmi ||

Ahikhaga Vahini Mohini Chakrini  Ragavivardhini Gnanamaye | Gunaganavaridhi Lokahithaishini Svarasaptha  Bhooshitha  Gananuthe ||

Sakala Surasura  Devamuneeshvara  Manavavandhitha  Padhayuthe | Jaya Jaya Hey  Madhusoodhana Kamini Santhanalakshmi Thvam Palaya Mam ||

|| Vijayalakshmi ||
Jaya Kamalasani Sadhgathi Dhayini Gnanavikasini Ganamaye |Anudhinam Architha  Kumkuma Dhoosara Bhooshitha Vasitha  Vadhyanuthe ||

Kanakadharasthuthi Vaibhava Vandhitha  Shankara Dheshika  Manya Padhe | Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini Vijyalakshmi Sadha Palayamam ||

|| Vidhyalakshmi ||

Pranatha Sureshvari  Bharathi Bhargavi  Shokavinashini Rathnamaye | Manimaya Bhooshitha Karnna Vibhooshana Shanthisamavritha Hasyamukhe ||

Navanidhi  Dhayini Kalimala Harini  Kamitha Phalapradha  Hasthayuthe | Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini  Vidhyalakshmi Sadha Palayamam ||

|| Dhanalakshmi ||

Dhimi Dhimi Dhimdhimi  Dhimdhimi Dhimdhimi Dhimdhimi Dhundhubhi Nadha Supoornnamaye | Ghuma Ghuma  Ghumghuma Ghumguma Ghumghuma Shankha Ninadha  Su Vadhyanuthe ||

Veda Puranethihasa Supoojitha  Vaidhikamarga  Pradharshayuthe | Jaya Jaya Hey Madhusoodhana Kamini  Dhanalakshmiroopena Palayamam ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Ashta Lakshmimala Sthothram by Rishi Bhrigu – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









Sri Ashta Lakshmimala is one of the propitious hymns composed by Rishi Bhrigu, it has anushtup as Chandhass, Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi as presiding deity, it has Sreem as Beejam, Hreem as Shakthi, Aim as Keelakam, and it is recited to please Goddess Sri Ashtalakshmi.


I shall prostrate before Goddess Ashtalakshmi who symbolizes auspiciousness, she lures the whole world with her mesmerizing beauty and character, I shall prostrate before the Goddess Ashtalakshmi who symbolizes sacred syllables  Eem, Aim,  Shreem, I shall prostrate before eight glorious incarnations of Goddess Ashtalakshmi as  Adilakshmi who is primordial, Santhanalakshmi who offers virtuous progeny to worshiper, Gajalakshmi who showers abundance of wealth and prosperity, Dhanalakshmi who showers abundance of richness, Dhanyalakshmi who offers abundance of grains, Vijayalakshmi who symbolizes victory in all endeavours, Veeralakshmi who augment fearlessness and valor in worshiper, Aishvaryalakshmi who bestows all kinds of auspiciousness to worshiper,  I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Ashtalakshmi to reside in my heart firmly always, I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Ashtalakshmi who lures the whole world with her mesmerizing beauty and characteristics, she lures all the Kingdoms with her enthralling beauty and uniqueness, she lures the heart of  worshiper with her mesmerizing beauty and loveliness, she is the provider of various auspiciousness and success in endeavors, kindly blesses us, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Ashtalakshmi to kindly eradicate all kinds of misfortunes and distress in our lives, I shall earnestly pray to Goddess Sri Ashtalakshmi to shower her eternal grace and auspiciousness.  I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi who symbolizes auspiciousness and sacred syllable Hreem.


|| Asya  Sri Ashtalakshmimala  Manthrasya | Bhrigu Rishi: | Anushtup Chandha: | Mahalakshmir Devatha | Sreem Beejam | Hreem Shakthi: | Aim Keelakam | Sri Ashta Lakshmi Prasadha Siddhyarthe  Jape Viniyoga: ||


Om Namo Bhagavathyai Loka Vasheekara Mohinyai | Om  Yeim Aim Shreem | Sri Adhilakshmi | Santhanalakshmi | Gajalakshmi | Dhanalakshmi | Dhanyalakshmi | Vijayalakshmi | Veeralakshmi | Aishvaryalakshmi | Ashtalakshmi | Ithyadhaya: Mama Hridhaye Dhridathaya  Sthitha|  Sarvaloka Vasheekaraya|  Sarvaraja Vasheekaraya | Sarva Janavasheekaraya | Sarvakaryasiddhdhe Kuru Kuru | Sarvarishtam Jahi Jahi | Sarva Saubhagyam Kuru Kuru | Om Namo Bhagavathyai Sri Mahalakshmyai Hreem Phat Svaha ||


|| Ithi Sri Ashta Lakshmimala Manthram Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Angaraka Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||






Sri Angaraka Sthothra was composed by Rishi Viroopangirass, it has Agni as presiding deity, Goddess Gayathri as Chandhas, it is recited to please son of Goddess Earth/Bhaumapriya/most beloved to Bhauma.  I shall meditate upon Lord Angaraka who is wielded in Shakthi, he has crimson colored attractive limbs, he is Dharasutha who is the son of Goddess Dhara/Earth, he is youthful, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is Bhauma who has great stature, he is the provider of abundance of wealth to worshiper, he destroys Rinas of the human known as Pithru Rina/sins committed to ancestors, Rishi Rina/sins committed to Rishis and Sages, and Deva Rina/sins committed to deities, he fixes eyes on all stars, he causes illnesses and wipe out the same, he has the effulgence of lightening, he inflicts wounds and scars, he is Kuja who provides abundance of wealth and fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, he is fond of listening to Samagana, he is attired in blood red colored garments, his eyes are crimson colored, he is planet Mars/Kuja who has crimson colored complexion, he is a great preceptor who enlightens the worshiper with his duties and responsibilities, he is decked in flower garlands of crimson colored flowers, he is adorned in marvelous earrigs of precious yellow metal, he is the commander of Graha/planets, the above are the sacred names of Bhauma, is highly propitious to recite always.  It is capable to eradicates the Rinas of humans, ill fate, miseries and sorrows caused by poverty, it provides abundance of wealth and all kinds of auspciousness, and attractive bride as perfect companion, it augments the happiness of the clan with virtuous progeny, it is highly auspicious to venerate Lord Angaraka/Bhauma with various fresh alluring flowers, it eradicates all kinds of perils, sorrows and miseries caused by the movements of planets.



||Asya Sri Angaraka Sthothrasya | Viroopangiras Rishi: | Agnir Devatha| Gayathri Chandha: | Bhaumapriyartham Jape Viniyoga: ||

Angaraka: Shakthidharo Lohithango Dharasutha: | Kumaro Mangalo Bhaumo Mahakayo Dhanapradha: ||

Rinahartha  Drishitikartha Rogakridh Roganashana: | Vidhyuthprabho Vranakara: Kamadho Dhanagrith Kuja: ||

Samaganapriyo Rakthavasthro Rakthayathekshana: | Lohitho Rakthavarnnashcha  Sarva Karma Avabodhaka: ||

Rakthamalyadharo Hemakundali Grahanayaka: | Namanyethani Bhaumasya Ya: Padeth Saththam Nara: ||

Rinam Thasya Cha  Dhaurbhagyam Dharidhryam Cha Vinashyathi | Dhanam Prapnothi Vipulam Sthriyam Chaiva  Manoramam ||

Vamshodhyothakaram Puthram Labathe  Na Athra Samshaya: | Yo Archeydhagni Bhaumasya  Mangalam Bahupushpakai: ||

Sarva Nashyathi Peeda Cha  Thasya  Grahakritha  Dhruvam ||


|| Ithi Sri Skandhapurane  Angarakasthothram  Sampoornnam ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Balabadhra Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 61 – 70



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall meditate upon Lord Balabadhra who represents greatest rivers Krithamala, Mahapunya, Kaveri, Payasvini, Prathichi, Suprabha, Veni, Thriveni, and Sarayu, he represents greatest rivers Krishna, Pampa, Narmadha, Ganga, and Bhageerathi, he is embodied as sacred rivers, he visited  holiest places of Siddhashrama, Prabhasa, Bindhu, and Bindhusarovara, he is embodied as Pushkara, Saindhava, Jambu, and hermitage of Nara Narayana, he is the Lord of Kurukshethra, he is divine personified as Rama, Parashurama/Jamadagnya, he is supreme ascetic, he is the slayer of Narakasura who is the son of Goddess Earth, he is promising to Sudhama, he is the conqueror of Universe, he is the Lord of the Universe, he is the conqueror of three worlds, he is triumphant, he is decked in fresh alluring flowers of Vasantha and  Malathi, he is wielded in powerful mace and skillful in fighting with the mace, he is embodied as elder to mace, he is storehouse of virtues, he symbolizes endless virtures and he is the provider of virtues to worshiper, he is decked in fresh flowers of Rangavalli, he takes immense pleasure in water sports, he is devoid of gunas, he symbolizes transcendental qualities, he is attainable  to pious and righteous, he is deserved to be eulogized , he represents past, present, and future, he is supreme soul has subtle form, he is primeval, he is supreme bliss, he dwells as soul in living beings, he is eternal, he is beyond Gunas, he is impartial to living beings, he is highly confidential, he represents virtues and transcendental virtues, he is eternal, he is imperishable, he is devoid of any changes, he is blissful resembles to nectar, he is all pervading, he is omniscient, he is most excellent, he is impartial, he is imperishable, he is flawless, he is devoid of emaciation, he is the cause for the deluge/colossal fire or water at the end of Yuga, he is absolute Bhramam, Lord Bhrama sprung from his navel, he is Bhrama, he is supreme preceptor, he is omnipresent, he is greatest philosopher, he dwells as soul in living being, he is primeval, he is personified as primordial deity, he is safest haven to all.


Krithamala  Mahapunya  Kaveri Cha  Payasvini | Pratheechi Suprabha Veni Thriveni Sarayupama ||

Krishna Pamba Narmadha Cha Ganga  Bhageerathi Nadhi | Siddhashrama: Prabhasashcha  Bhindhur Bindhusarovara: ||

Pushkara: Saindhavo  Jambhoo Naranarayanashrama: | Kurukshethrapathi Ramo Jamadhagnyo Mahamuni : ||

Ilvalathmajahantha Cha  Sudhama Saukhyadhayaka: | Vishvajith  Vishvanathashcha  Thrilokavijayee Jayi ||

Vasantha Malathikarshi Gadho Gadhyo Gadhagraja: | Gunarnnavo Gunanidhir  Gunapathro Gunakara: ||

Rangavalli Jalakaro Nirguna: Saguno Bhrihath | Dhrishta  Shrutho Bhavadh Bhootho Bhavishya  Cha Alpavigraha:||

Anadhiradhiranandha  Prathyagdhama Niranthara | Gunatheetha: Sama: Samya: Samadhrik Nirvikalpaka: ||

Goodavyoodho Guno Gauno Gunabhaso Gunavritha: | Nithyoksharo Nirvikaroksharojasra Sukhomritha: ||

Sarvaga: Sarvavith Sartha: Samabudhi: Samaprabha: | Akledhyochedhyapoorno Shoshyo Dhahyo Nivarthaka: ||


Bhrama Bhramadharo Bhrama Jyapako Vyapaka: Kavi: | Adhyathmako Adhibhoothashcha Adhidhaivo Svashrayashraya: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Thursday, 1 June 2017

Sri Balabadhra Sahasranama Sthothram – Garga Samhitha – Lyrics and meanings 51 – 60



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall meditate upon Lord Balabadhra who explored through the sacred land of Varanasi, he is wrathful, he is omnipresent, he killed Paundraka, he is wielded in weapon Sunandhi, he have attractive shikha/tuft, he is artistic, he is the slayer of Dvividha, he is closely related to Hasthinapura, he is great charioteer, he is worshiped by Kauravas, he is Vishvakarma who is the source of Universe and its living beings, he symbolizes Vishvadharma/righteousness in the Universe, he is worshiped by all deities, he is compassionate, he is Maharaja who is decked in parasol, he have great qualities of Maharaja, his glorious myths are eulogized by Siddhas, he is served by kingsmen with white Chamara, his eyes has the sparkling resembles to stars, his nose has the grace of  beak of parrot, his red lips resembles to bimba fruits, he has beautiful smile on lips, his powerful arms has the resemblance to elephants trunk, he is ferocious, he is splendid like dark clouds, his broad chest are gateway to worshiper, he has powerful and broad shoulders, his lotus feet are lustrous, he is divine personified, he dwells as soul in living beings, he is the provider of liberation from worldly bondages, he is most intelligent, he is enemy of Shishupala/King of city of Chaidhya, he worked as emissary of Pandavas, he is the slayer of Dhanthavakthra, he has no enemies, he is the destroyer of sins of worshiper, he is always promising to the devotees of Lord Hari, his powerful arms are like branches of Salavriksha, he is slayer of Salva, he is a pilgrim, he is the Lord of living beings, he explores through the sacred land of Naimisharanya, he resided on the river banks of sacred Gomathi, he took holy dip in sacred Gandaki, he is decked in flower garlands of Vaijayanthi, he carries  lotus flower in his hand, he took dip in the sacred rivers Vipasa and Shona, he visited the sacred Prayaga known as King of rivers/Theertharaja, he resided on the banks of Sarayu and he constructed magnificent bridge across the vast ocean Sethu, he venerated Gaya and gave away wealth as charity,  he visited the hermitage of  Sage Pulasthya and Pulaha, he took dip in the holy waters of Ganga, he is the Lord of Sapthagodhavari, he represents Veni, Bheemarathi, Godha, Thamraparni, and Vatodhaka.



Varanasigatha: Krudhdha: Sarva: Paundraka Ghathaka: | Sunandhi Shikhari  Shilpi Dhvidhaika Nishoodhana: ||

Hasthinapura Sankarshi Radhi Kauravapoojitha: | Vishvakarma Vishvadharma Devasharma Dhayanidhi: ||

Maharajacchathradharo Maharajopalakshana: | Siddhageetha: Siddhakadha: Shuklachamara Veejitha: ||

Tharaksha: Keeranasashcha Bimboshta: Susmitha Cchavi: | Kareendhrakara Kodhanda: Prachando Meghamandala: ||

Kapadavaksha: Peenamsa: Padmapadha Spuradhyuthi: | Mahavibhoothir  Bhoothesho Bandhamokshi Samekshana: ||

Chaidhyashathru: Shathrusandho Dhanthavakra Nishoodhaka: | Ajathashathru: Papaghno Haridhasa Sahayakrith ||

Salabahu: Salyahantha Theerthayayi Janeshvara: | Naimisharanya Yathrarthi Gomathee Theeravasa Krith ||

Gandaki Snanavan Sragvi Vaijayanthi Virajitha: | Allana Pankajadharo Vipashi Shonasamplutha: ||

Prayaga Theertharajashcha Sarayu Sethubandhana: | Gayashirashcha Dhanadha: Paulasthya: Pulahashrama: ||

Gangasagara Sangardhi Saptha Godhavaripathi :| Veni Bheemarathi Godha Thamraparni Vadodhaka: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||