Sri Subramanya Shodashanama Sthothram by Sage Agasthya – Sri Shankara Samhitha - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

The sixteen sacred names of Lord Subramanya is composed by Rishi Agasthya, it has Anushtup as Chandhass, presiding deity is Lord Subramanya, it is recited to attain all that desired by the worshiper.

 I shall meditate upon Lord Subramanya  who is six faced,  he is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock, he has three eyes, he is decked in various precious ornaments, he is wielded in powerful weapon Shakthi/spear, Vajram, Asi, Thrishoolam/trident, Gedam, bow, wheel, Pasham/noose, Kukkudam/rooster, Angusham, and one hand in Abhayahastha posture.  I shall always meditate upon Lord Subramanya who is omnipresent and omniscient, the following are the Shodashanama praising the splendor of Lord Subramanya in order to fulfil all the desires of the worshiper, firstly Gnanashakthyathma who symbolizes knowledge and valor, secondly  Skandha who has powerful shoulders, thirdly Agnibhoo who is initiated from Agni, fourthly Bahuleya who is initiated from Agni, carried by sacred Ganga and brought up young maidens of Krithika, fifthly  Gangeya who is the son of Ganga, sixthly Sharavanothbhava who is born in the reed, seventhly  Karthikeya who is the son of young maidens of Karthika, eighthly  Kumara who is always youthful, ninthly  Shanmukha who has six faces, tenthly Kukkuda Dhvaja who carries majestic flag that has the symbol of rooster, eleventhly  Shakthidhara who is wielded in powerful spear Shakthi, twelvethly Guha who resides in the caves, thirteenth  is Bhramachari who strictly follows austerities and penance, fourteenth is Shanmathura who is brought up by six mothers of Krithika, fifteenth is  Kraunchabhith who crushed the pride of mount Krauncha, sixteenth is  Shikhivahana who is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock, the above are the sixteen sacred names of Lord Subramanya should be recited with intense devotion and faith, it is auspicious to recite while performing marriage, hours of difficulties while travelling and during the hours of extreme difficulties.  Worshiper who seek for supreme knowledge would attain poetic skills and knowledge in scriptures, bride groom who is in search of virtuous companion as wedded wife would attain the same, worshiper who seek success in deeds would attain the same, childless couple who yearn for offspring would attain virtuous offspring, worshiper who desires for wealth would attain the same, it provides long life, good health, happiness, wealth, and abundance of grains to worshiper.

|| Asya Sri  Subramanya Shodashanama Sthothra Mahamanthrasya | Agasthyo  Bhagavan Rishi: | Anushtup Chandha: | Subramanyo Devatha | Mama Ishtasiddhyarththam  Jape Viniyoga: ||

|| Dhyanam ||

 Shadvakthram Sikhivahanam Thrinayanam  Chithrambaralankritham | Shakthim Vajramasim Thrishoolam Aabhayam Gedam Dhanush Chakrakam | Pasham Kukkudam Angusham Cha  Hasthair Dharanam  Sadha | Dhyayeth Dheepsitha  Siddhidham Shivasutham Skandham Surair Aradhitham ||

Subramanyam Pranamamyaham Sarvajjam  Sarvagam Sadha | Abheepsitharththa  Sidhdhyartham Pravakshye Namashodasham ||

Prathamo  Gnanashakthyathma  Dhvitheeyo Skandha Yevacha | Agnibhooshcha Thritheeyasyath  Bahuleyashcha  Chathurththaka: ||

Gangeya: Panchamo  Vidhyath Shashta: Sharavanothbhava: | Sapthama:  Karthikeya: Syath  Kumarasyath Ashtaka: ||

Navama:  Shanmukhashchaiva  Dhashama: Kukkudadhvaja: | Yekadhasha: Shakthidharo Guho Dhvadhasha Yevacha ||

Thrayodhasho Bhramachari  Shanmathura Chathurdhasha: | Kraunchabhith  Panchadhashaka:  Shodasha:  Shikhivahana: ||

Yethath Shodashanamani Japeth  Samyaksadhadharam | Vivahe Durgame  Marge  Dhurjaye  Cha Thadhaivacha ||

Kavithvecha  Mahashasthre  Vijjanarththi Phalamlabeth | Kanyarththi Labathe Kanya  Jayarththi Labathe Jayam ||

 Puthrarththi Puthralabashcha  Dhanarththi Labathe Dhanam | Ayur Arogya Vashyashcha Dhana Dhanya Sukhavaham ||

 || Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Subramanya Kavacham – Sri Kumara Thanthram - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

The sacred armor of  Lord Subramanya is highly propitious hymn composed by Lord Bhrama, it has Anushtup as Chandhass, presiding deity is Lord Subramanya, it has  Om as beejam, Bhagavatha as Shakthi, and Lord  Subramanya as Keelakam, it is recited to please Lod Subramanya.

|| Karanyasa: ||

 I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘Sa’ and offer humble salutation to Lord Subramanya with my thumb, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘Seem’ and offer humble salutation to Lord Subramanya with my forefinger,  I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘Soom’ and offer humble salutation to Subramanya with my middle finger, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘ Saim’ and offer humble salutation to Subramanya with my ring finger, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘Saum’ and offer humble salutation to Lord Subramanya with my little finger, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘Sa:’ and offer humble salutation to Lord Subramanya with my palm and back of the palm as well.

|| Anganyasa: ||

I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘Sa’ and I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya and  offer humble salutation with my heart, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘ Seem’ and I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya and offer humble salutation by touching my head, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘ Soom’ and I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya and offer humble salutation by touching my tuft, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘ Saim’ and I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya and assume it sacred armor, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable  ‘Saum’ and I shall prostrate before Lord Subramanya and offer humble salutation by touching my eyes, I shall pronounce the sacred syllable ‘ Sa’ and prostrate before Lord Subramanya and assume it as Asthra, I shall prononouce Bhur Bhuva:suvaromithi and prostrate before Lord Subramanya and assume his presence in all directions.

|| Dhyanam ||

I shall meditate upon Lord Subramanya who has the effulgence of sun in the early hours of dawn, he has the luster of moon, he is adorned in Keyoora and Hara, he is decorated in various precious ornaments all over the body, he is the provider of heavenly pleasures to the worshiper, he is seated on the lotus flower, his hand is in Abhaya hastha posture, he is wielded in powerful weapon shakthi/spear, and Kukkudam/rooster, he has crimson color complexion, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Subramanya who eradicates all kinds of fears.

I shall earnestly pray to Lord Subramanya to protect me from forefront, I shall earnestly pray to Senani who is a great warrior to protect me from the back, I shall earnestly pray to Guha who dwells in caves to protect me from the south, I shall earnestly pray to Vahinija who is the son of Agni to protect me from the left, I shall earnestly pray to Mahasena who is extremely valorous warrior to protect my head, I shall earnestly pray to Skandha who has powerful back of shoulders to protect my forehead, I shall earnestly pray to Dhvadhshaksha who has twelve eyes, to protect my eyes, I shall earnestly pray to Vishvabhrith who is embodied as Universe to protect my ears, I shall earnestly pray to Shanmugha who is six faced to protect my face, I shall earnestly pray to Shankarathmaja who is the dearest son of Lord Shankara to protect my nose, I shall earnestly pray to  Vallipathi who is dearest darling of Goddess Valli to protect my lips, I shall earnestly pray to  Shadanana who has six faces to protect  my tongue, I shall earnestly pray to Devasenapathi who is the dearest darling of Goddess Devasena to  protect my teeth, I shall earnestly pray to Bahulathmaja who is initiated from Agni, carried by Ganga, and taken care by six young maidens of Krithika, to protect my cheeks, I shall earnestly pray to Narakajith to protect my throat, I shall earnestly pray to Dhvadhashabahuka who has twelve powerful arms to protect my arms, I shall earnestly pray to Shakthidhara who is wielded in powerful spear to protect my hands, I shall earnestly pray to Sharothbhava who was born in reeds to protect my chest,  I shall earnestly pray to Vahnibhoo who is initiated from Agni to protect my heart, I shall earnestly pray to Ambikasutha who is the son of Goddess Gauri to protect my stomach, I shall earnestly pray to Shambhusutha who is the son of Lord Shambhu to protect my navel, I shall earnestly pray to Harathmaja who is the son of Lord Hara to protect my waist line,  I shall earnestly pray to  Gajarooda who is mounted on elephant to protect my thighs , I shall earnestly pray to Jahnavisutha who is the son of Jahnavi/Ganga to protect my knees, I shall earnestly pray to Vishakha who is born under the constellation of Vishakha to protect my calves, I shall earnestly pray to Shikhivahana who is mounted on celestial vehicle peacock to protect my feet, I shall earnestly pray to Bhoothesha who is the Lord of living beings to protect my all parts of the body, I shall earnestly pray to Pavaki who is initiated from the fire  to protect me always.

I shall repeatedly promise that above are the sacred armor of Lord Subramanya which is capapble to fulfil all the desires of the worshiper, it removes all kinds of miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, it is highly auspicious to recite or listen during the hours of dusk, day or night, or dawn, or while in the water or while performing fire sacrifices, or travelling through the dense wood, or foreign land or during the moments of intense fear, or in the battle field or in the middle of wild animals or thieves, or afflicted with fever and critical illnesses, or evil effects causes by the changes in planetary positions or bad omen, or falling as victim on Asthra or Shasthra.  Whoever yearns for righteousness would attain the same, person who desires for wealth would attain the same,  person who yearns to  fulfil all the desires would attain all that desired, virtuous who yearn for Moksha would attain liberation from repeated births. Whoever reads the above sacred hymns with utmost faith and devotion would attain the nearness of Lord Guha, it is highly auspicious to read during the hours of rituals or the hours of veneration, it should be recited before Lord Subramanya, whoever reads or listens to the splendor of sacred armour of Lord Subramanya would be freed from all the troubles and miseries.

|| Asya Sri Subramanya Kavacha Sthothra Mahamanthrasya | Bhrama Rishi: | Anushtup chandha: | Sri Subramanyo Devatha | Om Nama Ithi  Beejam | Bhagavatha Ithi Shakthi: | Subramanyayethi Keelakam | Sri Subramanya  Prasadha Siddhyarthe Jape Viniyoga: ||

|| Karanyasa: ||

Sam Angushtabhyam Nama: | Seem Tharjjaneebhyam Nama: | Soom  Madhyamabhyam Nama: | Saim  Anamikabhyam Nama: | Saum Kanishtikabhyam Nama: | Sa: Karathalaprishtabhyam Nama: ||

||Anganyasa: ||

Sam Hridhayaya Nama: | Seem Shirase Swaha | Soom  Shikhayai Vashat | Saim Kavachaya Hum | Saum Nethrathraya Vaushat | Sa:  Asthraya Phat | Bhoorbhuva:  Suvaromithi  Digbandha: ||

Dhyanam

Sindhooraruna  Indhukanthivadhanam  Keyooraharidhibhi: | Dhivyair Abaraner Vibhooshithathanum  Swargadhi Saukhyapradham | Amboja Abhaya Shakthi Kukkudadharam Rakthangaragojjvalam | Subramanyam Upasmahe  Pranamatham  Bheethipranashodhyatham ||

Subramanyo Agratha: Pathu Senani: Pathu Prishtatha: | Guho Mey Dhakshine Pathu Vahnijam Pathu  Vamatha: ||

Shira:  Pathu  Mahasena: Sakandho  Rakshellalatakam | Nethro Mey Dhvadhashakshashcha  Shrothre  Rakshathu Vishvabhrith ||

Mukham Mey Shanmukha: Pathu Nasikam Shankarathmaja: | Aushtau Vallipathi: Pathu Jihvam  Pathu Shadanana: ||

Devasenapathir  Dhanthan Chubukam Bahulathmaja: | Kandam Narakajith  Pathu Bahu Dhvadhashabahuman ||

Hasthau Shakthidhara: Pathu Vaksha: Pathu Sharothbhava: | Hridhayam Vahnibhoo: Pathu Kukshim Pathvambikasutha: ||

Nabhim  Shambusutha: Pathu Kadim Pathu  Harathmaja: | Ooru Pathu Gajaroodo Janu Me  Jahnavisutha: ||

Janghe  Vishakho  Mey Pathu Padhau  Mey Shikhivahana: | Sarvanyangani Bhoothesha: Sarvadhathushcha Pavaki : ||

Sandhyakale Nisheethinyam Dhiva Prathar Jalengnishu | Dhurgame  Cha Maharanye  Rajadhvare  Mahabhaye ||

Thumuleranya Madhye Cha  Sarva Dhushtamrigadhishu | Choradhi Sadhvasebhedhye  Jwaradhi Vyadhipeedane ||

Dhushta Grahadhi Bheethau Cha Dhurnimiththadhi Bheeshane | Asthra Shasthra Nipathe  Cha Pathu Mam Krauncharandhakrith ||

Ya: Subramanya Kavacham Ishtasiddhipradham Padeth | Thasya Thapathrayam Na Asthi  Sathyam Sathyam Vadhamyaham ||

Dharmarthi  Labathe  Dharmam Artharthi Charththamapnuyath | Kamarththi Labathe Kamam Moksharthi Mokshamapnuyath ||

Yathra Yathra Japeth Bhakthya  Thathra  Sannihitho  Guha: |  Pooja Prathishtakale Cha  Japakale Padeth Itham||

Theshameva Phalavapthi: Mahapathakanashanam | Ya: Padeth Shrunuyath Bhakthya  Nithyam  Devasya Sannidhau ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Shadanana Ashtakam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before Shadanana who is six faced, his lotus feet is  worshiped by all the deities, he resembles to nectar, he is Shadanana who has the luster of moon, he is extremely valorous and he is the source of delight of  Goddess Gauri.  I shall  prostrate before Shadanana who eradicates miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, he functions according to his will, he is impartial even to the wicked, he destroyed Chandasura and Tharakasura, I shall prostrate before Shadanana who rides on the celestial vehicle peacock, he remains formless, numerous forms and thousands of forms, he is Parathpara who remains void of properities and with properities as well, he is Parathpara who is not perceivable and he is easily attainable to the virtuous,  I shall prostrate before Shadanana who imparted supreme knowledge to Lord Bhrama, he is wielded in directions, and he represents sky, he has the complexion of precious yellow metal, he has powerful hands resembles to precious yellow metal, he is Hiranya with golden virility, I shall prostrate before Shadanana who represents supreme ascetism, he inspires his worshiper to follow austerities, he immerses in severe penance, he is always youthful, he excels the beauty of Lord Kamadeva, he is the provider of wealth and happiness to worshiper, he is indifferent to richness,  I shall prostrate before Shadanana who is born in reeds, he has the effulgence of Sun in the early hours of dawn, he carries stick on his hand, he is personified as child, he is extremely valorous, he was taken care by six beautiful young maiden of Krithika, he is most powerful,  I shall prostrate before Vishakaha who is wielded in powerful spear/Shakthi on his hand, I shall prostrate before Shadanana who  is mightier like Lord Shiva, I shall prostrate before the commander of Ganas, I shall prostrate before Shadanana who is void of birth or aging,  I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Shadanana who is the Lord of all the living beings, he is Kumara who is always youthful, he crushed the pride of Mount Krouncha and demon Tharaka, he is Karthikeya who was taken care by the young maidens of Krithika, he is  initiated from the fire, and he is  the son of sacred river Ganga, I shall repeatedly prostrate before supreme Lord Shadana who is positioned on the mountain peaks.

Namosthu Brindharaka Bhrindhavandhya  Padharavindhaya Sudhakaraya | Shadananaya Amithavikramaya | Gauri Hridhayanandha Samudhbhavaya ||

Namosthu Thubhyam Pranatharththihanthre  Karthre Samasthasya Manorathanam | Dhathre Rathanam Paratharakasya  Hanthre Para Chandasura Tharakasya ||

Amoorthamoorthaya  Sahasramoorthaye  Gunayagunyaya  Parathparaya | Aparaparaya Parathparaya  Namosthu Thubhyam Shikhivahanaya ||

Namosthuthe Bhramavidhamvaraya  Dhigamabarayambara Samsthithaya | Hiranyavarnnaya Hiranyabhavahe  Namo Hiranyaya Hiranyarethase ||

Thapaswaroopaya Thabodhanaya  Thavabalanam Prathibhagaya | Sadhakumaraya  Himaramarine  Thrinikrithaishvarya Viragine Nama: ||

Namosthu Thubhyam Sarajanmane Vibho  Prabatha  Suryaruna Dandabasakthaye | Balaya Cha  Balaparakramaya  Shandmathurayala Mahathuraya ||

Meedushtamayaothara Meedushe Nama: Namo Gananam Pathayenama: | Namosthuthe Janma Jaradhikaya  Namo Vishakhaya  Su Shakthipanaye ||

Sarvasyanathasya Kumarakaya  Krauncharaye  Tharakamarakaya | Swaheya Gangeya  Cha Karthikeya  Shailaye  Thubhyam Sathatham Namosthu ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Kashi Vishveshvaradhi Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vishwanatha whose lotus feet are worshiped by all the deities, he is the presiding deity of the sacred land of Kashi whose lotus feet are worshiped by Devadevas,  I shall meditate upon Lord Vishwanatha who is  beyond Maya/illusion, he is Mahathma, he is the great cause for all the causes, he is the presiding deity in the sacred land of Kashi who is  worshiped by Lord Madhava. I shall meditate upon Lord Dhundiraja who is the Lord of Ganas, he is highly confidential, kindly eradicate all the obstacles in our lives.  I shall meditate upon Dhundi and Dhandapani who resides on the river banks of sacred Ganga, they share the burden of their passionate devotees, they are perceivable through Yoga,  I shall meditate upon Lord Bhairava, who has fierce teeth, he is the safest heaven to worshiper who are surrendered to him, he has vicious form, wielded in spear and trident,  I shall meditate upon the sacred land of Kashi, who eradicates the sins of the worshiper, she eradicates wickedness of the worshiper, she flows harmoniously creating sounds, she is Mukthapuri who provides liberation from repeated births,  I shall meditate upon Sri Ganga and Bhairavi,  who is worshiped by Veda and Vedantha, she resides in the caves, Oh! Kalyani, kindly eradicates our miseries and sorrows. I shall meditate upon  Bhavani, Oh! Annapoornne , kindly protect us, Oh! Manikarnnike whose lotus feet are worshiped by illustrious Rishis and sages, kindly provide us Moksha.

Nama: Sri Vishwanathaya  Devavandhyapathaya They | Kashisheshavathare  Mey Devadeva  Hyupadhisha ||

Mayadheesham Mahathmanam Sarvakaranakaranam | Vandhe Tham Madhavam  Devam Ya: Kashimchadhi Thishtathi ||

Vandhe Tham Dharmagoptharam Sarvaguhyarththavedhinam | Ganadevam Dhundirajam Tham Mahantham  Swavighnaham ||

Bharam Vodum Swabhakthanam  Yo Yogam Praptha Uththamam | Tham  Sa Dhundim Dhandapanim Vandhe Gangathadasthitham ||

Bhairavam  Dhamshrakaralam  Bhakthabhayakaram Bhaje | Dhushtadhanda Shoola Sheershadharam Vamadhvacharinam ||

Srikashim Papashamaneem Dhamaneem  Dhushtachethasa: | Swani: Shrenim Cha Vimukthapurim MarthyahithamBhaje ||

Namami Chathuraradhyam Sadhanimni Sthithm  Guham | Sri Gange  Bhairavim  Dhoorikuru Kalyani  Yathanam ||

Bhavani Raksha Annapoornne  Swadharnnitha Gune Ambike | Devarshi Vandhyambu Manikarnnikam Mokshadham Bhaje ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Chidambareshvara Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall envisage the presence of Lord Chidambaram in my heart, he has various incarnations,  he is Sadhashiva as well as Rudra, he is ocean of mercy, he has pleasing disposition, he has three eyes, he has attractive matted hair locks, he is present with Goddess Parvathi on his left.  I shall envisage the presence of Lord Chidambaram in my heart, he is beyond description, he is decked in King of serpent all over his body, he is the beloved father of Ganesha, he is closest companion of Lord Kubera, he destroys excessive pride of the worshiper, his eyes has the resembalance to lotus flower petals,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidambaram in my heart, he is worshiped by Lord Rama, he is the Lord of silver mountain peak/Mount Kailash, he is Vamadeva, he eradicates miseries and sorrows of worldly existence, he is the protector from the harassment of demons,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart,  he is Lord of Lords, he is the Lord of the Universe and its living beings, he is worshiped by all the deities,  he is decked in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is inseparable from Goddess Gauri, he destroyed the Yagna of Dhakshaprajapathi, I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambara in my heart, he is eulogized by Veda and Vedantha, he eradicates the enemies of Sura, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is the provider of abundance of boons to worshiper, he causes the deluge at the end of Yuga, he crushed the pride of Yama, he showers compassionate grace on worshiper,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he carries golden mountain as bow, he represents Sathvik, Rajasic and Thamasic nature, he is the beloved father of Guha/Subramanya, he resides in the middle of Vyaghrapuri, he resides merilly in the funeral grounds, he is mounted on celestial bull,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he is indescribable, he has neither beginning nor end, he is the Lord of the city of Thripura and Goddess Thripurasundari, he is the Lord of Nandhikeshvara and Ganas, he is eulogized by them, his lotus feet are worshiped by all the deities, I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he has the resemblance to thunderbold, he is omnipresent, he has numerous incarnations , he is supreme soul, he is wielded in Pinaka, he eradicates repeated births of the worshiper,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he is the Lord of the Universe, he is eternal, he has no beginning or end, he has three eyes, he is decorated in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is the Lord of living beings, he resides in the heart of worshiper, he is the commander of the Universe, he represents Lord Vishnu, he has three eyes, he has five face, he has pleasing disposition, he is the consort of Goddess Uma, he eradicates the sins of worshiper, he is serene,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he has the luster of camphor, he has beautiful eyes, he is closest associate of Kamsari/Lord Krishna, his face has the resemblance to lotus flower, he is decked in crescent moon, he has mesmerizing physique, he is closest associate of Kamalesha/Lord Bhrama,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart,  he has wide beautiful eyes, he has flawless stature, he is beloved of Goddess Gauri, he is closest associate of Lord Hari and Lord Kubera, he is wielded in directions as clothes, he is the purifier of  Universe and its living beings,   I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is wielded in golden mountain as bow, he has attained half of the body of his consort, he has attractive matted hair locks, he crushed the pride of Lord Kamadeva, he is the Lord of the city of Thripura, I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he performs great cosmic dance at the end of Yuga and absorbs the Universe and its living beings, he is beyond description even for the Vedantha, he has three eyes which are unique, he works for the welfare of the Universe with Goddess Girija,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he is wielded in directions as clothes, his smile has the luster of conch, he is decked in garland of skulls, he is wielded in trident, he is beyond description, he is sun that causes to bloom  the lotus like face of daughter of Mount Himavan,  I shall envisage the presence of Lord of Chidhambaram in my heart, he is Sadhashiva who is worshiped by the righteous people like Ravana whose one of the head symbolizes Samaveda, he is attired in the skin of tiger, he is mighty Lord.  Whoever reads the glorious verses praising the splendor of Lord of Chidhambaram during the hours of Pradhosha, would attain all the happiness and good fortune with the blessings of Lord of Chidhambaram.

Kripasamudhram Sumukham Thrinethram  Jadadharam Parvathi Vamabhagam | Sadhashivam Rudram Anantharoopam Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

 Vacham Atheetham Phanibhooshanangam  Ganeshathatham Dhanadhasya Mithram | Kandharppanasham Kamalothpalaksham Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Rameshavandhyam Rajathadhrinatham  Srivamadevam Bhavadhukhanasham | Rakshakaram Rakshasapeedithanam  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami||

Devadhidevam Jagadhekanatham Deveshavandhyam Sashikhandachoodam | Gaurisametham Krithavignadhaksham Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Vedanthavedhyam Suravairivignam  Shubhapradham Bhakthi Madhanthakaram | Kalanthakam Sri Karunakadaksham Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Hemadhrichapam Thrigunathmabhavam Guhathmajam Vyaghrapureeshamadhyam | Shmashanavasam Vrushavahanatham  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Adhianthashoonyam Thripurari Eesham Nadheesha Mukhya Sthuthi Vaibhavadhyam | Samasthadevai Paripoojithanghrim  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Thamevabandham Hyanubhoothi Sarvam  Anekaroopam Paramartham Yekam | Pinakapanim Bhavanashahethum Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Vishveshvaram Nithyam Ananthamadhyam  Thrilochanam Chandhrakalavathamsam| Pathimpashoonam Hridhisannivishtam  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Vishvadhikam Vishnumukhairupasyam Thrilochanam Panchamukham Prasannam | Umapathim Papaharam Prashantham  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Karpooragathram Kamaneeyanethram Kamsarimithram Kamalendhuvakthram | Kandharppagathram Kamaleshamithram Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Vishalanethram Paripoornagathram  Gaurikalathram Hridhambaresham | Kuberamithram Jagathapavithram Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Kalyanamoorthim Kanakadhrichapam Kanthasamakrantha  Nija Ardhadheham | Kapardhinam Kamaripum Purarim Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Kalpanthakalahitha Chandanritham  Samsthavedantha Vachonigoodam | Ayugmanethram Girijasahayam Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Dhigambaram Sankhasithalpahasam  Kapalinam Shoolinam Aprameyam | Nagathmaja Vakthra Payojasooryam  Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Sadhashivam Sath Purushairanekai Sadharchitham Samashirasugeetham | Vyaghracharmambaram Ugram Esham Chidhambaresham Hridhibhavayami ||

Phalashruthi:

Chidhambarasya Sthavanam  Padethya  Pradoshakaleshu Puman Cha Dhanya | Bhgan Ashesham Anubhooyabhooya Sayoojyamapyethi Chidhambarasya ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Annapoornna Ashtoththara Shathanama Sthothram – Sri Shivarahasyam - Lyrics and meanings ‘

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Annapoornna  Ashtoththara Shathanama sthothra is highly propitious hymn composed by  Bhagavan Sri Bhrama Rishi, Anushtup as Chandhass, Sri Annapoorneshvari is the presiding deity,  Swadha as Beejam, Swaha as Shakthi, Om as Keelakam, it is recited to fulfil all the desires of the worshiper.  Goddess Sri Annapoornna  is ShivA who is the consort of Lord Shiva,  she is divine personified, she has colossal form, she is the provider of nourishment to worshiper, she is personified as Saraswathi, she is omniscient,  she is Parvathi, Durga and  Sharvani as well, she is dearest darling of Shiva, she is eulogized by Veda and Vedantha, she symbolizes Mahavidhya, she is the provider of supreme wisdom and knowledge, she is skillful, she has personified as young maiden, consort of Thripurari, and child, she is  Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi who symbolizes wealth, she eradicates all the fears of the worshiper, she is Bhavani, she is the source of Lord Vishnu and Lord Bhrama, she is the mother of Ganesha and Kumara, she is Shakthi who is auspicious, she is the provider of happiness , she is Bhagavathi, she fulfils all the desires of  passionate devotees, she eradicates miseries and sorrows of worldly existence, she is divine, she is pure, she is auspicious, she is Bhavani, she is unstable, she is Gauri, she is decked in crescent moon on her crown, she is Vishalakshi who has wide and beautiful eyes, she is the mother of the Universe, she is worshiped by the whole Universe, she is stunningly gorgeous,  she is Arya who symbolizes auspiciousness, she is Rudrani who is seated on the lotus flower, she is the provider of aupicousness, she is auspicious, she has large and high raised bosom, she is Amba, she destroys the wicked people, she is Mridani who is auspicious, she is worshiped by Lord Vishnu, she is Siddha, she is Bhramani, she is worshiped by Suras, she is the provider of eternal bliss,  she is serene, she symbolizes supreme bliss, she is the source of happiness, she is the provider of bliss, she is always immersed in the welfare of Universe and its living beings, she is Parama, she is beloved of her devotees, her face has the luster of full moon, she is flawless with auspicious symbol, she symbolizes auspiciousness, happiness and virtues, she is the provider of auspiciousness to worshiper, she is beloved of Devi Rathi, she is Chandika who destroyed the demon Chanda, she protected the world from the atrocities of demon Chanda, she has sun as eye, she has Sathvik nature, she has Chandhra and Agni as eyes, she is personified as Sathi who is the daughter of Dhakshaprajapathi, she crushed the pride of Pundareeka, she is flawless, she is the provider of piousness, she symbolizes piousness, she is beyond illusion, she is a great illusionist, she is worshiped by righteous people, she is primordial deity, she is the source of creation, she has attractive matted hair locks, she is mounted on celestial bull, she is wielded in trident, she is the cause for  protection as well as the destruction of the Universe and its living beings, she has pleasing smile on her face, she is mother of Skandha, she represents supreme intellect, she is eulogized by illustrious Rishis and Sages, she is supreme Goddess, she is the daughter of Dhakshaprajapathi, she destroyed the grand Yagna of Dhakshaprajapathi, she fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, she is personified as Savithri, she is inseparable part of the family of Sadhashiva, she has attractive limbs, she is eternal bliss.  The above are the hundred and eight sacred names of Amba which are highly auspicious, it provides all the auspiciousness to the worshiper, supreme Goddess Annapoornna should be worshiped always with the above sacred names; worshiper who praises the glories of Goddess Annapoornna would attain all that desired.

|| Asya Sri  Annpoornna Ashtoththara Shathanama Sthothra Mahamanthrasya | Bhagavan Sri Bhrama Rishi: | Anushtup Chandha: | Sri Annapoorneshvari Devatha | Swadha Beejam | Swaha Shakthi: | Om Keelakam | Mama  Sarvabeeshta Prasadha Siddhyarthe  Pade  Viniyoga: ||

Om Annapoornna  ShivA Devi  Bheema  Pushti Saraswathi | Sarvajja  Parvathi  Durga  Sharvani  Shivavallabha ||

Vedavedhya  Mahavidhya  Vidhyadhathri Visharadha | Kumari  Thripura Bala  Lakshmi Sree Bhayaharini ||

Bhavani Vishnujanani Bhramadhijanani Thadha | Ganeshajanani Shakthi: Kumara Janani Shubha ||

Bhogapradha  Bhagavathi  Bhakthabheeshtapradhayini | Bhavarogahara  Bhavya Shubhra  Paramamangala ||

Bhavani  Chanchala Gauri  Charuchandhra  Kaladhara | Vishalakshi Vishvamatha  Vishvavandhya  Vilasini ||

Arya  Kalyananilaya  Rudrani  Kamalasana | Shubhapradha  Shubhavarththa  Vriththapeenapayodhara ||

Amba Samharamadhani Mridani Sarvamangala  |  Vishnusamsevitha  Siddha  Bhramani Surasevitha ||

Paramanandha  Shanthi: Paramanandharoopini | Paramanandhajanani Paranandhapradhayini ||

Paropakaraniratha  Parama Bhakthavathsala | Poornnachandhrabavadhana  Poornnachandhra Nibhamshuka ||

Shubhalakshanasampanna  Shubhanandha  Gunarnnava | Shubha Saubhagyanilaya Shubhadha  Cha Rathipriya ||

Chandika Chandamadhani Chandhadharppa Nivarini | Marththandanayana  Sadhvi  Chandhragninayana  Sathi ||

Pundareekahara  Poornna  Punyadha  Punyaroopini | Mayatheetha  Shreshtamaya  Shreshta  Dharmathma Vandhitha ||

Asrushtisangarahitha  Shrishtihethu: Kapardhini | Vrisharooda  Shoolahastha  Sthithi Samharakarini ||

Mandhasmitha  Skandhamatha  Shudhdhachiththa  Munisthutha | Mahabhagavathi  Dhaksha  Dhakshadhvara Vinashini ||

Sarvarththadhathri Savithri Sadhashiva Kudumbini | Nithya Sundharasarvangi Sacchidhanandha  Lakshana ||

Namnam Ashtoththaram Shathambaya: Punyakaranam | Sarvasaubhagya  Siddhyarththam Japaneeyam Prayathnatha : ||

Yethani Dhivyanamani Shruthva  Dhyathva  Nirantharam | Sthuthva  Devishcha Sathatham Sarvan Kamanavapnuyath ||

|| Ithi Sri  Bhramoththarakhande Agama Prakhyathi Shivarahasye  Sri Annapoornna Ashtoththara Shathanama Sthothram Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Radha Shodashanama Varnnanam – Sri Bhrama Vaivarththa Puranam - Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Narayana speaks “ I shall meditate upon Sri Radha who is Raseshvari, she symbolizes Rasa/amorous sport, she takes immense pleasure in the amorous sport with Krishna, she  represents soul of Krishna, she is beloved of Krishna, she represents Lord Krishna, she is permanently positioned on the left of Krishna, she is eternal bliss, she is Krishna  who resides in the sacred land of Vrindavan, she is Vrindha, she takes immense pleasure in exploring through the dense wood of Vrindavan, she has the luster of moon, she has the appearance of moon, she has the resemblance to  autmn moon, she has the luster of hundreds of moon, she has various sacred names, she is Radha who is the provider of state of Nirvana, she is the cure for the miseries and sorrows of worldly existence, she is Rasheshvari who is the consort of Rasheshvara should be remembered always, she symbolizes amorous sport, she is divine personified, she is Rasikeshvari who is  beyond description, she  is beloved soul of  Krishna who is Paramathma, she is most beloved of Krishna and she is eulogized by Krishna, she lures the heart of Krishna, she is dearest darling of Krishna, she is inseparable from Krishna, she is worshiped by all the deities and Ganas, she is Krishna, she has assumed the form of Krishna, she is female force of Krishna , she positioned on the left of Krishna, she is virtuous, she is praised by Krishna, she is supreme bliss, she is eulogized by Shruthi/sacred Veda, she symbolizes eternal bliss, she is the provider of Moksha to the illustrious Rishis and Sages, she resides on the sacred land of Vrindavanam, she is eulogized by the cowherds of Vrindavan, she is the presiding deity of Vrindavan, she is always surrounded by the young maidens of Vrindavan, she is Vrindha who is honored by them, she takes immense pleasure in exploring through the woods of Vrindavana, she has gorgeous features and has the luster of moon, she is highly praised by Krishna, she has the luster of moon,  she is praised by illustrious Rishis and Sages, she has the radiance of autumn moon.”

The above are the sixteen glorious names of Goddess Sri Radharani was described by Lord Narayana to Lord Bhrama, later it was retold by Lord Bhrama to Dharma Janaka, further it was narrated by Dharma on the sacred river banks of Mahatheertham Pushkara, mere describing the splendor of Radharani would bring intense bliss, these are highly propitious verses praising the excellence of Goddess Sri Radharani, whoever reads or listens to it thrice in a day during the hours of dawn, noon and dusk, with utmost faith and devotion would attain intense devotion at the lotus feet of Radha Madhava, worshiper would attain the fortune to serve  Radha Madhava, ultimately reside in their supreme abode, worshiper would attain Animadhika Siddhis , whoever recites or listens to these glorious verses after observing austerities and strictly following the rules prescribed in the scriptures would attain the merit of recitation of Chathur Veda/Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana, worshiper would attain the benefits of dip in the holy rivers, performance of  Yajja, Pradhakshina of Earth and seven folds of merits,  whoever surrendered to the lotus feet of Radha Madha would be relieved from the darkness of ignorance and the worshiper would attain supreme knowledge, whoever reads or listens to the Shodashanama Varnnana of Sri Radharani would remain liberated soul.

Sri Narayana Uvacha –

Radha Rasehwari Rasavasini Rasikeshvari | Krishnapranadhika Krishnapriya  Krishnaswaroopini ||

Krishna Vamangasambhootha  Paramanandharoopini | Krishna Vrindhavani Vrindha Vrindhavana Vinodhini ||

Chandhravali Chandhrakantha  Sharathchandhraprabhanana | Namanyethani Sarani Theshamabhyantharani Cha ||

Radhethyevam Cha Samsiddhau Rakaro Dhanavachaka: | Swayam Nirvanadhathri Ya  Sa  Radha Parikeerthitha ||

Raseshvarasya  Pathneeyam Thena  Raseshvari Smritha | Rase  Cha Vaso  Yasyashcha  Thena Sa  Rasavasini ||

Sarvasam Rasikanam Cha Devinam Eshvari Para | Pravadhanthi Pura  Santhasthena  Tham  Rasikeshvarim ||

Pranadhika  Preyasi  Sa Krishnasya  Paramathmana: | Krishnapranadhika  Sa Cha  Krishnena Parikeerthitha: ||

Krishnasyathipriya Kantha  Krishno Vasya: Priya: Sadha |  Sarvairdevaganairuktho Thena  Krishnapriya Smritha ||

Krishnaroopam Sannidhathum Ya Shaktha  Chavaleelaya | Sarvamshai: Krishnasadhrishi  Thena Krishnaswaroopini ||

Vamangardhena  Krishnasya Ya Sambhootha  Para Sathi | Krishnavamanga Sambhootha  Thena Krishnena Keerthitha ||

Paramanandharashishcha Swayam Moorthimathi Sathi | Shruthibhi: Keerthitha  Thena Paramanandha roopini ||

Rishirmokshartha Vachano  Na Yethothkrishta  Vachaka: | Akaro Dhathruvachanasthena  Krishna Prakeerthitha ||

Sangha: Sakheenam Vrindha: Syadhakaroapyasthivachaka: | Sakhivrindhoasthi Yasyashcha  Sa Vrindha  Parikeerthitha ||

Vrindhavane Vinodhashcha  Sosasya Hyasthi Cha Thathra Vai | Veda  Vadhanthi Tham Thena  Vrindhavana Vinodhineem ||

Nakhachandhravali Vakthrachandhroasthi Yathra  Samthatham |Thena Chandhravali Sa Cha Krishnena Parikeerthitha ||

Kanthirasthi Chandhrathulya Sadha Yasya  Dhivanisham |  Sa Chandhrakantha  Harshena  Harina  Parikeerthitha ||

Sharath Chandhraprabha  Yasyashchanenasthi Dhivanisham | Munina  Keerthitha  Thena Sharathchandhra Prabhanana ||

Idham Shodashanamoktham  Artham Vyakhyana Samyutham||

Narayanena  Yadhdhaththam Bhramane Nabhipankaje | Bhramana  Cha Pura Dhaththam Dharmaya  Janakaya  Mey ||

Dharmena  Kripaya Dhaththam Mahyamadhithya Parvani | Pushkare  Cha Mahatheerthe  Punyahe  Devasamsadhi ||

Radhaprabhava  Prasthave  Suprasannena  Chethasa ||

Idham Sthothram Mahapunyam Thubhyam Dhaththam Maya Mune | Nindhakaya Vaishnavaya  Na Dhathavyam Mahamune ||

Yavajjevamidham Sthothram Thrisandhyam Ya: Paden Nara: | Radhamadhavayo: Padhapadhme  Bhakthirvedhiha ||

Anthe  Labeththayordhasyam Shashvathsahacharo Bhaveth | Animadhika Sidhim Cha Samprapya  Nithyavigraham ||

Vrathadhanopavaishcha  Sarvair Niyamapoorvakai: | Chathurnnam Chaiva  Vedanam Padai: Sarvarththa Samyuthai: ||

Sarvesham Yajjatheerthanam Karanair Vidhivodhitha: | Pradhakshinena  Bhoomeshcha Krithasnaya  Yeva  Sapthadha ||

Sharanagatha  Rakshayam Ajjanam Jjyanadhanatha: | Devanam Vaishnavanam Cha Dharshanopi Yath Phalam ||

Thadeva Sthothra Padasya  Kalam Narhathi Shodashim | Sthothrasyasya  Prabhavena  Jeevan Muktho Bhaven Nara: ||

||Ithi Sri Bhramavaivarththa Purane  Srinarayana Kritham Radhashodashanama Varnnanam Samaptha: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||