Sri Balambika Ashtakam – Sri Skandhapuranam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Balambika who is beloved Empress of  Vaidhyanatha, Oh! Amba, I shall take refuge at your lotus feet and I have no shelter place other than you, kindly protect me.  She is worshiped by Vibudhendhra, she has boundless mercy towards her worshiper, she has performed numerous pastimes and she resides in the heart of living beings and she resides in non living things too, she is adorned in precious ornaments, crown, and earrings, Oh! Balambike, kindly shower your merciful glances on us.  She is gracefully seated on lotus flower, her lotus feet has supreme radiance of precious gem decorated crowns of crores of deities while they prostrate before her, she is adorned in marvelous anklets that produces most attractive jingling noises, she has most beautiful voice, Oh! Balambike, kindly shower your merciful glances on us.   She has the resemblance of bud of lotus flower blooms in the early hours of sunlight, her toe nails has the resemblance to the luster of precious pearls, she is Praneshvari of  Pramathadhinatha/Lord Shiva, she is eminent/skillful, Oh! Balambike, kindly shower your merciful glances on us.  She has attractive bodily features excels the loveliness of celestial apsara, her two arms are powerful like the trunk of elephant, she symbolizes fortune, she is attired in majestic clothe, Oh! Balambike, kindly shower your merciful glances on us.  She is adorned in ornaments decorated in ruby and pearls, she is Maya/great illusionist with slender physical appearance, she is adorned in magnificent crown, thin hair lines from the navel resembles to pack of honey bees, Oh! Balambike, kindly shower your merciful glances on us.  She has slender waist and bud like deep navel, her attractive eyebrows moves beautifully; her forehead excels the beauty of Kandharpa, Oh! Balambike, kindly shower your merciful glances on us.  Her conch shaped neck is adorned in pearl necklaces, she has pleasing smile and it has luster of full moon, and she fulfills all the desires of her passionate worshiper with the nectar like fleeting look, Oh! Balambike, kindly shower your merciful glances on us.   She is adorned in magnificent earrings and it keeps dangling on the neck areas, she has long beautiful eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, she is adorned in marvelous nose pin decorated in gold and pearl, Oh! Balambike, kindly shower your merciful glances on us.  She has beautiful curly hair locks decked in fresh flowers of Malli, various flower buds and flower of Kundha, she is adorned in magnificent crown which has the brilliance of Surya in the early hours of dawn, Oh! Balambike, kindly shower your merciful glances on us. Oh! Balambike, who is beloved Empress of  Lord Vaidhyanatha, Oh! Amba, I shall take refuge at your lotus feet and I have no shelter place other than you, kindly protect me.

Velathilanghya Karune Vibudhendhra Vandhye | Leela  Vinrmitha  Charachara Hrinnivase | Mala Kireeda  Manikundala  Mandithange | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Kamjasanadhi Manimanjju Kireedakoti | Prathyuptha Rathnaruchiranjjitha Padhapadme | Manjjeera  Manjjula  Vinirjjitha  Hamsanadhe | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Praleya Bhanu Kalika Kalithathiramye | Padhagrajavali Vinirjjitha  Maukthikabhe | Praneshvari  Pramathalokapathe : Pragalbhe | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Janghadhibhir Vijitha  Chiththaja Thoonibhage | Rambhadhimardhava  Kareendhra Karoruyugme | Shambha Shathadhika  Samujjvala Chelaleele | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Manikya Mauthika  Vinirmitha  Meghaladye | Maya Vilagna Vilasanmani Pattabandhe | Lolambaraji Vilasannava Romajale | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Nygrodha Pallava Thalodhara Nimnanabhe | Nirdhootha  Hara Vilasath Kucha Chakravake | Nishkadhi Manjjumani Bhooshana Bhooshithange | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Kandharppa  Chapa Madhabanga  Krithathiramye | Bhruvallari  Vividha Cheshtitha  Ramyamane | Kandharppa  Sodhara Samakrithi Phaladheshe | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Mukthavali Vilasa Dhoorjitha Kambukande | Mandhasmithanana  Vinirjjitha  Chandhrabimbe | Bhaktheshta Dhananiratha  Amrithapoornna  Dhrishte | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Karnnavalambi Manikundala Gandabhage | Karnnatha  Dheergha Navaneeraja Pathranethre | Swarnnayakadhi Manimauthika  Shobhinase | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Lolambaraji Lalilathalaka Jalashobhe | Malli Naveena Kalikanava Kundhajale | Balendhu Manjjula  Kireeda Virajamane | Balambike  Mayinidhehi  Kripakataksham ||

Balambike  Maharajji Vaidhyanatha  Priyeshvari | Pahi Mam Amba  Kripaya Thvadhpadha  Sharanam Gatha: ||

|| Ithi Sri Skandhapurane  Sri Vaidhyanathamahathmye Sri Balambikashtaka Sthothram Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Vaidhyanatha Sthothram – Lyrics & Meaning

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who cures the most incurable illnesses, he has neither beginning nor end, he is worshiped by the whole world, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is immeasurable/unfathomable, he is mighty Lord with pleasant face, he fulfils all the desires of the worshiper, he is eternal, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is Sharva, he has won over death/Lord Yama, he has magnificent form with his consort Mridani on  left, he is Rudra who is eulogized by Veda, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is worshiped by Sri Ramabhadhra, he always works for the welfare of Universe and its living beings, he is decked in crescent moon on matted hair locks, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is Neelakanda, he has bluish throat, he is Mrida who is worshiped by Saumithri/Lakshman, he has Chandhra, Surya and Agni as three eyes, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is worshiped by Shikhivahana/Lord Shanmukha who has peacock as celestial vehicle, he undertakes the functions of creation, preservation and destruction of Universe at the end of Yuga, he symbolizes precious gem which is the essence of sacred text, he is Aushadheehsa who is the Lord of medicines, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is worshiped by virtuous kings, he is divine personified as Gangadhara who is adorned in sacred Ganga on matted hair locks, he is omnipresent and he resides in living and non-living things, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is supreme Lord symbolizes eternal bliss is worshiped by  Kuja, Veda and deities and Indhra, he is primordial deity who is prominent in Vaidhyashasthra, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is Gangadhara and Mahadeva as well, he has Chandhra, Surya and Agni as three eyes, he is Vishvesha who is wielded in powerful weapon Pinaka, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is Devesha/Lord of Lords mounted on celestial bull, he is supreme physician who cures the most incurable illnesses, he is compassionate,  he is the Lord of Goddess Gauri, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha whose lotus feet are sincerely worshiped by Lord Vishnu following prescribed rite, he represents Hari and Hara as well, he is immeasurable, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is worshiped by  Rama, Lakshmana, Surya, Chandhra, Jatayu, Shruthi etc.. he crushed the pride of Lord Manmatha, he is Sarvesha, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is Eshana, he is most prominent physician, he is Neelakanda and Maheshvara as well, he is Vishvanatha and Maheshvara as well, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is the consort of Goddess Uma, he is the Lord of the Universe and its living beings, he symbolizes precious gem of sacred texts as well as medicines, he is closest companion of distressed people, he symbolizes ocean of mercy, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is beyond Thrigunas such as Sathvik, Rajas and Thamasic, he is supreme bliss, he eradicates miseries and grief of worshiper, he is Viroopaksha who has unique eyes, he is Jagannatha who is the Lord of Universe, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who is skillful in destroying evil effects caused by wicked spirits, he cures the severest illnesses like leprosy, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vaidhyanatha who eradicates dullness, insensibility, lethargy, stupidity, stiffness etc.. of the worshiper, he removes crookedness, unappealing and unpleasant appearances of the worshiper and he provides them with divine appearance, he provides divine and excellent speech to the people who are lacking speaking ability.

Achikithsa Chikithsaya Cha  Adhi Antharahithaya Cha | Sarvalokaika Vandhyaya  Sri Vaidhyanathayathe Nama: ||

Aprameyaya Mahathe  Su Prasanna  Mukhaya Cha | Abheeshtadhayine  Nithyam  Sri Vaidhyanathayathe Nama: ||

Mrithyunjjayaya Sharvaya  Mridani Vamabhagine | Vedavedhyaya Rudraya Sri Vaidhyanathayathe Nama: ||

Sri Ramabhadhraya Vandhyaya Jagathamhithakarine | Somardhdha Dharine Thubhyam Sri Vaidhyanathayathe Nama: ||

Neelakandaya Saumithripoojithaya Mridaya Cha | Chandhra Vahni Arkkanethraya Sri Vaidhyanathayathe Nama: ||

Shikhivahanavandhyaya  Shrushtisthithyantha Karine | Manimanthra Aushadheeshaya Sri Vaidhyanathayathe Nama: ||

Kriththraraja Abhivandhyaya  Divya Gangadharaya Cha | Jaganmayaya Sarvayaya Sri Vaidhyanathayathe Nama: ||

Kuja Veda Vidheendhrayayai  Poojithaya Chidhathmane |Adhithya Chandhravandhyaya  Sri Vaidhyanathayathe Nama: ||

Vedhavedhyaya  Kripadhara  Jaganmoorthe Subhapradha: | Anathi Vaidhyasarvagna Sri Vaidhyanatha Namosthuthe ||

Gangadhara Mahadeva  Chandhravahnyarkka Lochana | Pinakapane Vishvesha  Sri Vaidhyanatha Namosthuthe ||

Vrushavahana Devesha  Achikithsa Chikithsaka | Karunakara Gaureesha Sri Vaidhyanatha Namosthuthe ||

Vidhi Vishnumukhai Devai Archyamana Padhambhuja : | Aprameya Hareeshana  Sri Vaidhyanatha Namosthuthe ||

Rama Lakshmana Surya Indhu Jatayu Shruthipoojitha: | Madhananthaka Sharvesha Sri Vaidhyanatha Namosthuthe ||

Prapancha Bhishak Eeshana  Neelakanda Maheshvara | Vishvanatha Mahadeva  Sri Vaidhyanatha Namosthuthe ||

Umapathe Lokanatha  Manimanthra  Aushadheshvara: | Dheenabandho Dhayasindho Sri Vaidhyanatha Namosthuthe ||

Thrigunadheetha Chithroopa  Thapathraya Vimochana: | Viroopaksha Jagannatha: Sri Vaidhyanatha Namosthuthe ||

Bhootha Pretha Pishacha Ucchadana Vichakshana: | Kushtadhi Sarvaroganam  Samharthre They Namo Nama: ||

Jadyanthaka Kubjather Dhivyaroopapradhayine | Anekamukha  Janthoonam  Dhivyavak  Dhayine Nama: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Durga Sthothram – Lord Shiva – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Durga,  Oh! Mahadevi,  Oh! Durge, kindly protect us from all kinds’ troubles and misfortunes, Oh! Kripamayi/compassionate, kindly eradicate all the enemies of your passionate devotee, Oh! Vishnumaye/form of Durga who emanating from Vishnu, Oh! Mahabhage who is pure/highly fortunate/illustrious/most venerable/supremely virtuous, Oh! Narayani, Oh! Sanathani who is primeval deity, she symbolizes absolute Bhramam, she is supreme Goddess who is eternal bliss, Oh! Jagadhambike, you are most venerable by Lord Bhrama and deities, you represents energetic with various virtues and void of properties as well, she is great illusionist, she is Purusha and Prakrithi as well, she is Parambhramam, she is beyond human intellect, she is the preserver of the Universe and its living beings, she is primeval deity, she is the mother of sacred Veda, she is Savithri as well as Parathpara, she is personified as Mahalakshmi in the abode of Srivaikundham, she symbolizes wealth and happiness, she is worshipped as Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi  who is personified as divine cow on Earth, she is gorgeous, she is inseparable from Lord Vishnu who reclines on the serpent Anantha, she is  venerated as Swargalakshmi in the abode of heaven, she is worshiped as Rajalakshmi on the Earth, she is venerated as Nagalakshmi on the Pathalaloka, she is worshiped as Grihalakshmi in homes, she is omnipresent and she assumes innumerable forms, she is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness, she represents Thridevi/Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi, she is personified as Saraswathi who is female force of Lord Bhrama, she resides as soul in living beings, she is personified as Radharani/Paramathmana for Lord Krishna, she is personified as Radha in the Vraja/abode of cows and cowherds, who is inseparable from Krishna and she resides in the heart of Krishna, she is the presiding deity of Vrajamandal and she merrily explores through the woods of Vrindavan, she takes immense pleasure in the passionate sport with Krishna in Rasamandala, she takes immense delight in performing various pastimes with Krishna on the sacred land of Vrindavan, she is personified as Dhakshakanya who is the daughter of Dhakshaprajapathi, she is personified as Shailaja who is the daughter of Mount Himavan, she represents Devamatha/Adithi, she has great splendor, she is embodied as Earth which is the basis of creation of living beings, she is emobdodied as Ganga, Tulasi, Swaha,  Swadha and Sathi, she is all pervading, she represents all female deities, she has gorgeous female form, male and Napumsakam / neither male or female too, she have assumed the form of tree and various non-living too,  she represents heat in the fire, coldness in the water, radiance in Surya, and illuminates, she represents fragrance on Earth, sound in the sky, she is lustrous, she represents moon, pack of lotus flower, she represents creator as well as the creation, she represents preserver  as well as the living and non-living things sustained in the Universe, she represents Mahamari/epidemic that causes mass destruction, she represents the liquid form in the water, she represents hunger, compassion, sleep, passion, desire and intellect as well, she symbolizes contentment, nourishment, concentration, and endurance, she represents serenity, perplexity, attractiveness, and fame, she symbolizes timidness, illusion and  Bhukthi and Mukthi as well, she represents all mighty forms, wealth and all the richness, Vedas are incompetent to describe her splendor, she is beyond description, Oh! Sureshvari, eulogizing your endless glories with thousands of face would be insufficient, even Veda, or scholars or Saraswathi is incapable to describe your splendor, even Lord Bhrama or Lord Vishnu cannot describe your marvelousness, Oh! Maheshvari how did I eulogize your glories with these five faces? Oh! Mahamaye, be kind and eradicates my enemies.

Raksha Raksha  Mahadevi  Durge Dhurgathinashini | Mam Bhakthanuraktham Cha Shathrugratham Kripamayi ||

Vishnumaye  Mahabhage  Narayani Sanathani | Bhramaswroope  Parame Nithyanandaswroopini ||

Thvam Cha  Bhramadhi Devanamambike  Jagadhambike | Thvam Sakare  Cha Gunatho Nirakare Cha Nirgunath ||

Mayaya Purushasthvam Cha  Mayaya Prakrithi: Swayam | Thayo: Parambhrama Param Thvam Bhibharshi Sanathani ||

Vedanam Janani Thvam Cha Savithri Cha Parathpara | Vaikunde  Cha Mahalakshmi: Sarvasampathswaroopini ||

Marthyalakshmeeshcha Ksheerodhe Kamini Sheshashayina: | Swargeshu Swargalakshmisthvam  Rajalakshmishcha  Bhoothale||

Nagadhilakshmi:  Pathale  Griheshu Grihadevatha | Sarvasasya Swaroopa  Thvam Sarvaishvarya Vidhayini ||

Ragadhishta Thridevi  Thvam  Bhramanashcha Saraswathi| Prananam Adhidevi Thvam Krishnasya  Paramathmana: ||

Goloke  Cha Swayam Radha  Srikrishnasyaiva  Vakshasi | Golokadhishtitha  Devi  Vrindavanavane Vane ||

Sri Rasamandale Ramya  Vrindavanavinodhini | Shathashringadhi Devi  Thvam Nana Chithravalithi Cha ||

Dhakshakanya  Kuthra  Kalpe  Kuthrakalpe  Cha Shailaja | Devamatha  Dhithisthvam Cha  Sarvadhara  Vasundhara ||

Thvameva Ganga Thulasi Thvam Cha  Swaha Swatha  Sathi | Thvadhamshamsha Kalaya  Sarvadevadhiyoshitha: ||

Sthriroopam Chapi Purusham Devi Thvam Cha Napumsakam | Vrikshanam Vriksharoopa  Thvam Shrishtau Chakungararoopini ||

Vahnau Cha  Dhahika  Shakthir Jale  Shaithya  Swaroopini | Soorye Thejaroopa  Cha Prabha Roopa Cha Santhatham ||

Gandharoopa  Cha Bhoomau Cha Akashe  Shabdharoopini | Shobhaswaroopa  Chandhre Cha Padmasanghe  Cha Nishchitham ||

Srishtau  Shrishtiswroopa  Cha Palane  Paripalika | Mahamari  Cha Samhare  Jale Cha  Jalaroopini ||

Kshuth Thvam Dhaya Thvam Nidhra Thvam Thrishna Thvam Buddhiroopini | Thushtisthvam Chapi Pushtisthvam  Shradhdha Thvam  Cha Kshama Swayam ||

Shanthisthvam Cha Swayam Bhranthi: Kanthisthvam Keerthireva  Cha | Lajja Thvam Cha Thadha  Maya  Bhukthimukthi Swaroopini ||

Sarvashakthiswaroopa  Thvam Sarvasampathi Pradhayini | Vede Anirvachaneeya  Thvam Thvam  Na  Janathi Kashchana ||

Sahasravakthrasthvam Sthothum Na Shaktha: Sureshvari | Veda: Na Shaktha: Ko Vidhvan  Na Cha  Shaktha  Saraswathi ||

Swayam Vidhatha  Shaktho  Na Na Cha  Vishnu:  Sanathana: | Kim Sthaumi Panchavakthrena  Ranathrastho Maheshvari | Kripam Kuru Mahamaye  Mama Shathrukshayam Kuru ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Durga Pancharathnam – Sri Chandhrashekhara Sarawathi Swamigal – Lyrics and meanings

Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall surrender at the lotus feet of Sarveshvari who is the provider of Moksha/liberation from repeated births, she is not perceivable through senses, she is perceivable through Dhyana Yoga, she is highly confidential, hence it is impossible to categorize her nature, she is Shakthi of Parameshvara, I shall surrender at the lotus feet of Sarveshvari who is the provider of Moksha/liberation from repeated births, she is Shakthi who is eulogized by Shruthi, she represents female force of deities, she is eulogized by illustrious Rishis and Sages, she has pleasing disposition, she resides in caves, she is beyond description, she is omnipresent, I shall surrender at the lotus feet of Sarveshvari who is the provider of Moksha/liberation from repeated births, she is Shakthi who has various incarnations, she is divine personified as Durga who rides on white horse, Oh! Devi, kindly bless us with sincerity, refined knowledge, and strength, I shall surrender at the lotus feet of Sarveshvari who is the provider of Moksha/liberation from repeated births, she is inseparable from Lord Shiva, she develops speaking skill and asceticism in the worshiper, she is skillful, she eradicates worldly bondage of the worshiper, I shall surrender at the lotus feet of Sarveshvari who is the provider of Moksha/liberation from repeated births, she is the essence of Bhramam, she has various incarnations, she is worshiped and eulogized by Lord Bhrama, she symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge and she imparts the same to the living beings in the whole Universe, I shall surrender at the lotus feet of Sarveshvari who is the provider of Moksha/liberation from repeated births.

They  Dhyanayoganugatha Apashyan | Thvameva Devim Swagunair Nigoodam | Thvameva Shakthi: Parameshvarasya | Mam Pahi Sarveshvari Mokshadhathri ||

Devathmashakthi: Shruthi Vakyageetha | Maharshilokasya  Pura: Prasanna | Guha Param  Vyoma  Satha: Prathishta | Mam Pahi Sarveshvari Mokshadhathri ||

Parasya Shakthi: Vividhai  Shrooyase | Shvethashva  Vakyodhitha Devi Durge | Swabhaviki Gnana Balakriya  They | Mam Pahi Sarveshvari Mokshadhathri ||

Devathma Shabdhena Shivathmabhootha | Yathkoorma Vayavyavacho Vivrithya | Thvam  Pasha Vicchedhakari Prasiddha | Mam Pahi Sarveshvari Mokshadhathri ||

Thvam  Bhramapuccha Vividha Mayoori | Bhrama Prathishtasyupadhishta Geetha | Gnana Swaroopathmathayakhilanam | Mam Pahi Sarveshvari Mokshadhathri ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Dhakshinamoorthi Navarathnamalika Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Dhakshinamoorthi who is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is seated under the shade of Vatavriksha/Peepal tree, he is surrounded by illustrious Rishis and Sages, his lotus hands are in Chinmudhra posture which symbolizes imparting supreme wisdom and  knowledge, I shall always meditate upon Lord Dhakshinamoorthi who is serene, he has the luster of autumn moon, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is adorned in Chandhra and Surya as magnificent earrings, he has the luster of full moon, he holds Veena, sacred scriptures, Akshamala, in one hand, and other hand in Chinmudhra posture which imparts supreme wisdom and knowledge, I shall always meditate upon Esha, whose lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Indhra and deities, he has the luster of camphor, his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, he spreads the coolness of camphor, he is too compassionate, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is eternal and he is store house of virtues.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Dhakshinamoorthi who is seated on the majestic throne made of precious yellow metal, he is charismatic and he has attractive stature, he is adorned in crescent moon who is the consort of Devi Rohini, he has supreme radiance and he symbolizes auspiciousness.   I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Dhakshinamoorthi who has the radiance of sun of early hours of dawn, he has three eyes, he has lustrous forehead, he is adorned in munjja grass, he has pleasing disposition, he is seated under the shade of Vatavriksha, his eyes as crimson colored, he is seated on the skin of leopard, he symbolizes absolute Bhramam, he is safest heaven to the worshiper who are surrended at his lotus feet, he eradicates all kinds of fears and anxieties.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Dhakshinamoorthi whose hands are in Chinmudhra posture, I shall earnestly pray to Lord Shiva to reside in my intellect always, he is primordial deity, he is universal preceptor who is modest and kind but more dignity, he is supreme preceptor, he is most charming, and he has attractive smile on face.  I shall meditate upon Lord Shiva who has attractive matted hair locks, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he has three eyes, he is the Lord of Indhu, he has four powerful arms, he symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, he holds Akshamala, sacred scriptures, and colossal fire.  I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Dhakshinamoorthi along with Girisutha/daughter of Mount Himavan, who is seated on the left, she is in the firm embrace of Lord Shiva, she holds blue lotus flower and she is adorned in crescent moon on attractive hair locks, she remains in the firm embrace of Lord Shiva, she carries sacred scriptures and golden vessel of nectar, her one hand in Chinmudra posture, she symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge and she imparts the same, she holds prayer beads of pearl Akshamala.  I shall meditate upon Lord Dhakshinamoorthi who is Universal preceptor, he is primordial, he symbolizes fortune and happiness, he is seated under the shade of Vatavriksha, he symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, and his lotus hands are in Chinmudhra posture.

Moole Vatasya  Munipungavasevyamanam | Mudhra Vishesha Mukulikritha Panipadhmam | Mandhasmitham Madhuraveshamudharamadhyam| Thejasthadhasthu Hridhemey  Tharunendhu Choodam ||

Shantham Sharadhachandhra Kanthidhavalam Chandhrabhiramananam | Chandharkopamakanthi Kundaladharam  Chandhravathamshukam | Veena Pusthakam Akshasoothravalayam Vyakhyana Mudhramkarai| Bhibhranam Kalaye Hridhamama Sadha Shastharamishtarththatham ||

Karpoorapathram Aravindhadhalayathaksham | Karpoora  Sheethalahridham Karunavilasam | Chandhrardhdhashekharam Ananthagunabiramam | Indhradhi Sevya Padhapankajameesha Meede ||

Dhudhrodha : Swarnnamayasanastham | Mudhrollasath Bahumudharakayam| Sadhorhininatha  Kalavathamsam | Badhrodhadhim Kanchana Chinthayama: ||

Udhyath Bhaskara Sannibham Thrinayanam  Shvethangaragaprabham | Balam  Maunjjidharam  Prasannavadhanam  Nyagrodhamoolesthitham | PIngaksham Mrigashavaka Sthithikaram  Subhramasoothrakrithim | Bhakthanam Abhayapradham  Bhayaharam  Sri Dhakshinamoorthikam ||

Srikantha  Dhruhinopamanyu Thapana  Skandhrendhranadhyadhaya: | Pracheena Guravoapiasya  Karunaleshathgatha Gauravam | Tham Sarvadhigurum Manojjavapusham  Mandhasmithalankritham | Chinmudhrakrithi Mugdhapani Nalinam  Chiththam Shivam  Kurmahe ||

Kapardhinam Chandhrakalavathamsam | Thrinethram Indhupathimananojjvalam | Chathurbhujam Gnanadhamakshasoothra | Pusthagnihastham  Hridhi Bhavayeth Shivam ||

Vamorupari  Samsthitham  Girisutha Anyonyamalingitham | Shyamamuthpaladharini  Shashinibham Cha Alokayantham Shivam |Ashlishtena Karena  Pusthakamadho Kumbham Sudhapooritham | Mudhram Gnanamayim Dhadhanam Aparair Mukthakshamalam Bhaje ||

Vatatharu Nikatanivasam Patuthara Vijjana  Mudhritha Karabjam | Kanchana Dheshikamadhyam Kaivalya Anandhakandhalam Vandhe ||

|| Ithi Sri Dhakshinamoorthi Navarathnamala Sthothram ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Navadurga Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

|| Devi Shailaputhri ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess who is personified as Shailaputhri/daughter of Mount Himavan/Parvathi,  she fulfills all the desires of worshiper, she is adorned in crescent moon on beautiful plait of long and curly hair, she is mounted on celestial bull, she is wielded in powerful spear, she is prominent Shailaputhri who has endless fame, I shall prostrate before Jaganmatha who is the mother of the Universe and its living beings, she is personified as Kaumari, Eshvari and she resides as soul in living beings, she is beloved of Universe and its living beings, she is worshiped by the whole Universe, she symbolizes primordial deity who is Adishakthi and she has various forms.

|| Devi Bhramacharini ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Bhramacharini who is the provider of abundance of boons to worshiper, she holds lotus flower, Akshamala/prayer beads and Kamandalu/pot full of water, she is Bhramacharini who follows supreme austerities, and she is excellent. I shall prostrte before Goddess Bhramacharini who is worshiped by trinities, she is divine personified worshiped by the three worlds, she is consort of Lord Thripurari, she symbolizes Sathvik, Rajasic, and Thamasic nature, she symbolizes supreme wisdom and she imparts the same.

|| Devi Chandhraghanda ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Chandhraghanda who represents Pinda/clump/solid, she represents ancestors, she is Chanda who is wrathful, she is wielded in various weapons, she is prominently known as Chandhraghanda who is highly honorable,  Oh! Devi, kindly protect us.  I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess who is Kalyani, she is eternal, she is personified as Kalika, she is beyond Time, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she resides in the heart of Lord Shiva, and she is the source of all kinds of auspiciousness.

|| Devi Kooshmanda ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Kooshmanda, she holds a vessel overflowing with the blood, she holds lotus flower, she is Koodshmanda, I shall earnestly pray Goddess Kooshmanda to shower auspicious grace on us, I shall prostrate before Goddess Kamakshi who symbolizes various siddhis like Animadhiguna, her eyes represents one of the nine treasures of Lord Kubera/Makarakara/crocodile, she is eternal, she has great power to penetrate through the whole Universe.

|| Devi Skandhamatha ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Skandhamatha who is the mother of Lord Skandha, she is seated on the majestic throne, her two hands holds lotus flower, she is the provider of auspiciousness always, she is highly honorable, she is Chanda who is wrathful and extremely valorous, she killed demons Chanda and Munda, I shall prostrate before Deveshi who is personified as Chandika, she is fierce and extremely valorous.

|| Devi Kathyayani ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Kathyayani who symbolizes auspiciousness, she is divine personified to annihilate Dhanavas, she has great effulgence, she is mounted on celestial vehicle lion, she is the provider of happiness and wealth, she is serene, she is worshiped by all the deities, she resides as soul in living beings, I shall prostrate before Goddess Shambhavi.

|| Devi Kalarathri ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Kalarathri, she has single tress of hair, she follows extreme austerities, she is attired in directions as clothe, she takes immense pleasure in intoxicated nectar, she has insatiable tongue, she is adorned in flowers of Karnnika on ears, her body is soaked in oil, she is adorned in bells , she has dark cloud complexion, she has long hair, she is Kalarathri who has most dreadful appearance, she is wrathful and extremely valorous, she killed the demon Rakthabeeja, I shall prostrate before Deveshi who is personified as Kalarathri, she is store house of virtues.

|| Devi Mahagauri ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Mahagauri who has fair complexion, she is mounted on celestial bull, she is attired in white and crisp garment, she is Mahagauri who symbolizes auspiciousness, she is the source of delight of Mahadeva, she is epitome of beauty, her limbs has the resemblance to precious yellow metal, she is the provider of happiness and fortune to worshiper, she is the source of happiness, I shall always prostrate before Goddess Mahagauri.

|| Devi Siddhidhathri ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Siddhidhathri who is worshiped by Siddhas, Yaksha, Kinnara, Gandharva, Asuras as well as Amaras, she symbolizes supernatural powers and she is the provider of Siddhi, she eradicates miseries and sorrows, she eradicates extreme fears and anxieties, I shall always prostrate before supreme Goddess Durga with utmost faith and devotion, she is Durga who eradicates all the miseries and sorrows of the worshiper.

||Devi Shailaputhri ||

Vandhe Vanchithalabhaya  Chadhrardhdhakrithashekharam | Vrisharoodam Shooladharam  Shailaputhri Yashasvaneem ||

Jagathpriye Jagathvandhye  Sarvashakthi Swaroopini | Sarvathmike Eshvari Kaumari  Jaganmathar Namosthuthe ||

||Devi Bhramacharini ||

Dhadhana Karapadmabhyam Akshamala Kamandalu | Devi Praseedhathumayi  Brahmacharini Anuththama ||

Thripura Thrigunadharam Marga Gnana Swaroopinim | Thrailokhyavandhitham Devim Thrimoorthim Pranamamyaham ||

|| Devi  Chandraghanda ||

Pindajapravararooda  Chandakopa Asthrakairyutha | Prasadham Thanuthe Mahyam Chandhragandethi Vishrutha ||

Kalikam Thu Kalatheetham  Kalyana Hridhayam ShivAm | Kalyana Jananeem Nithyam Kalyanim Pranamamyaham ||

|| Devi Kooshmanda ||

Sura Samboornnakalasham Rudhirapluthamevacha | Dhadhana Hasthapadhmadyam Kooshmanda  Shubhadhasthumey ||

Animadhidha  Gunaidharam Makarakara Chakshusham | Anantha Shakthim Bhedham Tham  Kamakshim Pranamamyaham ||

||Devi Skandhamatha ||

Simhasanagatha  Nithyam Padmashritha Karadhvaya | Shubadhasthu Sadha Devi  Skandhamatha Yashasvini ||

Chandaveeram Chandamayam Chandamunda Prabhanjaneem | Tham Namami Cha  Deveshi Chandikam Chandavikrama ||

|| Devi Kathyayani ||

Chandhrahasojjvalakara  Shardhoola Varavahana | Kathyayani  Shubham Dhadhyadevi Dhanavaghathini ||

Sukhanandhakarim  Shantham  Sarvadevair Namaskritham | Sarva Bhoothathmikam  Devim Shambhavim Pranamamyaham ||

||Devi Kalarathri ||

Yekaveni Japakarnnapoora  Nagna  Garasthitha | Lamboshti Karnnikakarnni Thailabhyaktha Shareerini ||

Vamapadhollasallohalatha  Gandakabhooshana | Vardhana Moordhvaja Krishna  Kalarathri Bhayankari ||

Chandaveeram  Chandamayam Rakthabeeja Prabhanjjaneem | Tham Namami Cha Deveshim Kalarathri Gunashalini ||

|| Devi Mahagauri ||

Shvethe Vrishesamarooda  Shvethambaradhara  Shuchi: | Mahagauri Shubham  Dhadhyan Mahadeva Pramodhadha ||

Sundhari  Swarnnasarvangeem  Sukha Saubhagya Dhayinim | Santhosha Jananeem Mahagaurim Pranamamyaham ||

||Devi Siddhidhathri ||

Sidhdha Gandharva Yakshadhyair Surari Amarairapi | Sevyamana  Sadha Bhooyath Siddhidha Siddhidhayini ||

Durgame Dhustharikari Bhaya Durgavinashini | Pranamami  Sadha Bhakthya  Durga Durgathivinashini ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Sadhashiva Ashtakam – Sri Halasya Mahathmyam - Sage Pathanjali – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Pathanjali speaks “ I shall always prostrate before Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/eternal bliss and Shambhu/auspicious as well, he resides in an attractive hermitage located close to the pond clustered in golden lotus flower, he is beloved of Lord Vishnu who rides on the celestial vehicle King of birds/Garuda, he has the brilliance of crores of Adithyas, he is inseparable from his consort Aparnna who undertakes severe penances and austerities without consuming leaves, he is decked in King of serpent as ornament, I shall always prostrate before Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva and Shambhu as well, he is adorned in adorned in sacred Ganga who ascended down from the Bhramaloka, she  is the daughter of Sage Jahnu/Jahnuja.  He adorned in crescent moon which spreads cool rays on matted hair locks, he has Surya who is the source of delight of lotus flower, moon and Agni as three eyes, he is adorned in king of serpent as marvelous earrings, he is the safest heaven to the virtuous people who have earned abundance of pieities, I shall always prostrate before Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva and Shambhu as well, he is eulogized with sacred Veda by Chathurmukha who has four faces and Aravindha who has the attractiveness of lotus flower, he is the source of delight of sister of Chathurbhuja who has four  powerful hands /Goddess Parvathi, he symbolizes Chathurvidharththa Phalam known as Dharma, Arththa, Kama and Moksha, he takes immense joy in Shaundathandava/dancing enthusiastically /passionately, I shall always prostrate before Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/eternal bliss and Shambhu/auspicious as well, his beautiful smile has the resemblance to the luster autumn moon during the hours of night, his face has intense radiance which symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he holds Kapala on one hand, I shall always prostrate before Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva and Shambhu as well, he was sincerely worshiped with thousands of lotus flowers by Achyutha  who has beautiful eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, while veneration realised one of  the lotus flower was missing and  he gracefully offered one of his eyes as part of veneration,  he has the radiance of thousands of Suryamandala, he provided divine wheel to Lord Vishnu, I shall always prostrate before Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva and Shambhu as well, he is mounted on the Earth as grand chariot, he is wielded in Lord Vishnu as powerful arrows and Mount Meru as bow, serpent Vasuki as strings of the chariot, sacred Vedas/Rig,Yajur,Sama and Atharvana Vedas are four horses driven by Lord Bhrama. I shall always prostrate before Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva and Shambhu as well, he is personified as Veerabadhra who produces boisterous voices resembles to the lion’s roar was witnessed by the whole Universe, and he provided protection to the deities who attended the grand Yajjna of Dhakshaprajapathi, I shall always prostrate before Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva and Shambhu as well, he carried Dhanda to punish Lord of death in order to protect the son of Mrikandu/Markandeya, his attractive neck areas shines in the luster of  crescent moon adorned in the matted hair locks, he is the provider of abundance of wealth and prosperity, all the richness to the worshiper,  I shall prostrate before Lord Shiva who is Rajathasabhapathi/Lord of silver mountain/Mount Kailash, he is seated on the majestic Kanakasabha/Lord of golden mountain/Mount Meru, his lotus feet are venerated in a prescribed manner by Madhuripu who is the enemy of demon Madhu, Lord Bhrama and all the deities. I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is the consort of Goddess Parvathi whose  eyes resembles to the flawless movement of fishes in a pond, he performs most beautiful cosmic dance, he is Halasyanatha, he is Maheshvara, and his attractive neck is adorned in toxic poison.”

Sri Pathanjaliruvacha –

Suvarnnapadmini Thadantha Dhivyaharmya Vasine | Suparnnavahana  Priyaya  Sooryakodi Thejase | Aparnnaya  Viharine  Phanadharendhradharine | Sadha Namashivaya  They  Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Sathungabhanga  Jahnuja  Sudhamshu Gandamaulaye | Pathangapankaja Suhruthkripeedayoni Chakshushe | Bhujangarajamandalaya  Punyashalibandhave  Sadha Namashivaya They Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Chathurmukhanana Aravindha Vedhageetha Bhoothaye | Chathurbhujanujashareera  Shobhamanamoorthaye | Chathurvidharththa Dhana Shaunda Thadavaswaroopine | Sadha Namashivaya  They  Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Sharnnishakara  Prakasha Mandhahasa  Manjula | Dharapravala  Basamana  Vakthramandalashriye | Karaspurath Kapalamuktharaktha  Vishnupaline | Sadha Namashivaya  They  Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Sahasra Pundareekapoojanaika  Shoonyadharshanath | Sahasranethra  Kalpitharchana Achyuthaya  Bhakthitha: | Sahasrabhanumandala Prakashachandhra Dhayine | Sadha Namashivaya  They  Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Rasarathaya  Ramyapathra  Bhridhrangapanaye | Rasadharendhra  Chapa Shinjjinikrithanilashine | Swasarathi Krithajanunna VedaroopaVajine | Sadha Namashivaya  They  Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Athi Pragalbha  Veerabhadhra  Simhanadhagarjjitha | Shruthiprabheetha  Dhakshayaga  Bhoginaka  Sadhmanam | Gathipradhaya  Garjjithakhila Prapancha Sakshine | Sadha Namashivaya  They  Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Mrikandusoonu Rakshana  Vadhootha Dhandapanaye | Sugandhamandala Spurath Prabhajitha Amrithamshave | Akhandabhoga Sampadharththa Lokabhavithathmane | Sadha Namashivaya  They  Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Madhuripu Vidhi Shakra  Mukhya Devairapi Niyamarchitha  Padhapankajaya | Kanakagiri Sharasanaya  Thubhyam Rajatha Sabhapathaye Namashivaya ||

Halasyanathaya  Maheshvaraya  Halahalamkritha Kandharaya | Meenkshanaya: Pathaye  Shivaya  Namo Nama: sundhara  Thandavaya ||

|| Ithi Sri Halasyamahathmye  Pathanjjalikritham Sri Sadhashivashtakam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||