Saturday, 5 May 2018

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 81 – 90



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the commander of Universe and its living beings, he symbolizes God of wealth, he eradicates accidental and unexpected deaths, he has embodied as Linga, he is Lingathma, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he provides all kinds of auspiciousness to worshiper, he is omnipresent, he is eulogized by Veda and Vedantha, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he burns extreme perils, miseries and sorrows like clossal wood fire, he carries out the essential functions of the Kalpa and he is the destroyer of Kalpa, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam,  he has no birth or he is not bound by Karma/action, he is adorned in garland of skull, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is attired in the skin of Mathanga/elephant, he has Viratroopa which represents Universe and its living beings, he represents Vishnu, he is eternal, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the commander of Yajja and he disperse the fruit of successful completion of Yajja, he eradicates obstacles of the performance of Yajja, he is Yajjesha, he accepts oblations from Yajja, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes Time, he represents  past, present and future, he destroys  wicked people, he is worshiped by Yogis, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is supreme Lord who magnanimous, he has great stature, he has great stomach and arms, he has great face and he is always surrounded by assembly of elderly people as disciple, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has most beautiful eyes and attractive forehead, he is extremely valorous, he is Maheshvara who symbolizes auspiciousness and wealth, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the source of Universe and its living beings, he represents ocean of virtues, he is absolute truth, he is promising and sincerely follows the vows, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, worship of Jagathguru/Lord Dhakshinamoorthi/Universal preceptor on the auspicious day of Magha Krishna Chathurdhashi is difficult to  obtain even for the deities.



Nidhanesham Dhanadheesham Apamrithyuvinashanam | Lingamoorthi Lingathma  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Bhaktha Kalyanadham  Vyastham Vedavedantha Samsthutham | Kalpakrith Kalpanasham Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Ghorapathakadhavagnim Janma Karma Vivarjjitham | Kapalamalabaranam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mathangacharmavasanam  Viratroopa Vidharakam | Vishnukrantham Anantham Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Yajja Karma Phaladhyaksham Yajjavighnavinashakam | Yajjesham Yajjabhoktharam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kaladheesham Thrikalajjam Dhushtanigrahakarakam | Yogimanasapoojyam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mahonnatham Mahakayam Mahodhara Mahabhujam | Mahavakthram Mahavriddham  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sunethram  Su Lalatam Cha Sarva Bheema Parakramam | Maheshvaram Shivatharam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Samastha Jagadhadharam Samasthagunasagaram | Sathyam Sathyagunopetham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Maghakrishna Chathurdhashyam Poojarththam Cha Jagathguro: | Dhurllabham Sarvadevanam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Friday, 4 May 2018

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 71 – 80



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Bhoktha who absorbs the Universe and its living beings at the end of Yuga, he represents grains, he is unconquerable, he wins over the hearts of passionate devotees, he represents action and cause of action as well, he is Jishnu who is unconquerable, he represents Vishnu, Indra, Sun, Arjun, etc.. I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he represents human body and he is the protector of the same, he always works for the welfare of Universe and its living beings, he has sky as matted hair locks, he has colossal form, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes prosperity and wealth, he is youthful, he steals the heart of worshiper, he eradicates unexpected and accidental deaths, he is Hiranyagarbha, he has golden limbs, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Dhaksha/wise, he is the source of origin of Chamunda, he symbolizes Moksha, he is the provider of liberation from repeated births, he represents precious yellow metal, he has the complexion of precious yellow metal, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he resides in the sacred shrine of Kashi/Mahashmashana, he has various incarnations, he has the luster of crystal, he is the essence of Veda, he is embodied as Veda and Vedanga, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is firm, he represents righteousness, he is the Lord of Goddess Uma, he is  absolute Bhramam, he is Vibhu who is safest heaven to worshiper, he is the Lord of  the Universe, he is the commander of the Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in garlands of Rudraksha, he is fond of Rudraksha and worshiper who is adorned in garland of Rudraksha, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, his neck is adorned in Phaneedhra/King of serpent, he is fond of embellish serpents as ornaments, he destroyed the Yajja of Dhakshaprajapathi, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in King of serpent as earrings, he is surrounded by Lord Indhra and deities, he is worshiped by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he is supreme ascetic, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is attired in skin of Mrigendhra/elephant/leopard, he is supreme Lord who was contemplated upon by the illustrious Rishis and Sages, he is worshiped by all the deities, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.


Bhoktharam  Bhojanam Bhojyam Jetharam  Jithamanasam | Karanam KAranam Jishnum Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kshethrajjam Kshethrapalashcha  Parardhaika Prayojanam | Vyomakesham Bheemavesham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Bhavajjam Tharunopetham Chorishtam Yamanashanam | Hiranyagarbham Hemangam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dhaksham Chamundajanakam Mokshadham Mokshanayakam | Hiranyadham  Hemaroopam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mahashmashana Nilayam Pracchanna Spadikaprabham | Vedasyam Vedaroopam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sthiram Dharmam Umanatham  Bhramanyam Chashrayam Vibhum | Jagannivasam  Prthamam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Rudrakshamalabaranam Rudrakshapriyavathsalam | Rudhraksha Bhaktha Samsthomam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Phaneedhravilasath Kandam Bhujangabaranapriyam | Dhakshadhvaravinasham Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Nagendhravilasathkarnnam Maheendhravalayavritham | Munivandhyam Munishreshtam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mrigendhracharma Vasanam Muneenam Yeka Jeevanam | Sarvadevadhipoojyam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Thursday, 3 May 2018

Sri Ganesha Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Sri Mudhgala Puranam - Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












Lord Yama speaks “ I shall prostrate before  supreme Lord Ganesha who is the Lord of Ganas, he is Heramba who has the face of elephant, he has pot sized belly/Mahodhara, he is supreme consciousness,  he is most excellent, he is Lord of Siddhi which symbolizes dexterity, fulfillment, success, perfection etc.. and Buddhi which symbolizes intellect, perception, etc.. I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha/genius one, kindly do not abandon me, he  eradicates all kinds of impediments, he is Vakrathunda who has broken tusk, he symbolize supreme wisdom and conception, he has powerful four arms, he symbolizes intelligence and skills, he is the destroyer of enemies of Sura, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me,  he is the son of Lord Mahesha, he has elephant face who is the enemy of Dhaithya, he is the son of Varenya who showers abundance of boons, he is Vikata/formidable and he has three eyes, he is Paresha and he is the protector of Earth, he has one tusk, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me, he gets extremely cheerful in the consumption of sweet dumplings, he eradicates hellish tortures, he eradicates six waves of existence, he is Gajakarnna whose ears are large and wide resembles to the ears of elephant, he is Dundi, he destroys enemies in the battle field, he is firm and compassionate, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me, he is Vinayaka who is the enemy of ignorant, he resides in the heart of son of Parashara/Maharishi Veda Vyasa, he is worshiped by all, he is mounted on mouse as celestial vehicle, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me, he has glorious myths related to Lord Bhrama, he is Lambodhara who has pot sized belly, he is Dhoomravarnna who has the luster of smoke,  he is well protected by Mayoora/Lord Karthikeya, he is mounted on Mayoora, his lotus feet are worshiped by Sura and Asura as well, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he holds the flag that has the symbol of mouse, he is Shoorpakarnna, he is son of ShivA/Goddess Parvathi who is mounted on celestial vehicle lion, he is eternal, he is supreme Lord Vighneshvara who eradicates all the obstacles, he is adorned in serpent Shesha on his navel, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me, he has great army of Ganas, he is the commander of the Ganas who produces thunderous noises, he is Yogesha who is the Lord of Yoga, he receives initial oblation and worship, he is the Lord of wealth and sacred hymns, he is the son of Lord Shiva who is the destroyer of Universe and its living being at the end of Yuga, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me, he is son of supreme Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, he showers abundance of boons, he is Parathpara who symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, he has great effulgent face, he is brother to Lord Guha, he is absolute Bhramam, he is originated from the rib of Goddess parvathi, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me,  he eradicates miseries and sorrows, he is always surrounded by Siddhas, he is wielded in Parashu, he is fond of Shameepushpa, he eradicates all the obstacles, he is worshiped with Dhoorvadhala, he is Lord of Lords, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me, he symbolizes supreme intelligence, he is fond of Shameepushpa, he is the provider of supernatural powers and peace, he is immeasurable, he is extremely valorous, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me,  he symbolizes two folds of auspiciousness, he is fond of Chathurthi, he is the provider of wealth and prosperity and wisdom, he symbolizes Chinthamani/precious gem, he resides in the intellect of pious and righteous people, I shall eloguize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me, he is enemy of Yama/Lord of death, he is enemy of pride, arrogance, and self importance, he is son of Lord Shiva who has red-brownish matted hair locks/Kapilasyasoonu, I shall eulogize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me,  he is always surrounded by Ganas, he remains close to Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, he represents all the deities, he has lustrous forehead resembles to moon, he is eternal, he is primordial, he has no end, I shall eloguize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me.  Oh!  Vibho, Oh! Ganesha, Oh! Jagathdhroopa who has embodied as Earth, Oh! Bhooman who symbolizes opulence, he is most treasured deity who rides on the mouse/Akhuga, he imparts supreme knowledge, he performs the essential functions of the Universe, he is the protector  of the Universe and its living beings and the destroyer as well, I shall eloguize your glories in the above verses, Oh! Prathibha, kindly do not abandon me.  The above are the glorious hundred and eight sacred names of Lord Ganesha, whoever reads or listens to it would be blessed with Bhukthi as well as Mukthi, Lord Dundi would augment Dhanam/wealth and Dhanyam/abundance of grains, these are highly propitious hymns should be recited on regular basis, veneration of Lord Ganesha would freed the worshiper from all kinds of fears and threat.


Yama Uvacha –

Ganesha Heramba  Gajananethi Mahodhara Swanubhavaprakashin | Varishta Siddhipriya  Buddhinatha  Vadhamthamevam Thyajatha  Prathibha: ||

Aneka Vighnanthaka  Vakrathunda  Swa Samjjavasimshcha  Chathurbhujethi | Kaveesha  Devanthakanashakarin Vadhamthamevam Thyajatha  Prathibha: ||

Maheshasoonu Gajadhaithyashathro Varenyasoono Vikata Thrinethra | Paresha  Prithvidhara  Yekadhantha Vadhamthamevam Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Pramodha Modhethi Narakanthakare Shadoormihamthar Gajakarnna  Dunde | Dhvadharisindho Sthira  Bhavakarin Vadhamthamevam Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Vinayaka Gnanavighathashathro Parasharasyathmaja Vishnuputhra | Anadhipoojyakhuga Sarvapoojya Vadhamthamevam Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Vairichya Lambodhara Dhoomravarnna  Mayoorpalethi Mayooravahin | Surasurai: Sevitha Padhapadma  Vadhamthamevam Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Varin Mahakhudhvaja Shoorpakarnna  ShivAja  Simhastha  Ananthavaha | Dhithauja  Vighneshvara  Sheshanabhe  Vadhamthamevam Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Anoraneeyo Mahatho Maheeyo Raverja Yogeshaja Jyeshtaraja | Niidheesha  Manthresha  Cha Sheshaputhra  Vadhamthameva Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Varapradhatharadhitheshchasoono Parathpara  Gnanadha  Tharavakthra | Guhagraja  Bhramapa  Parshvaputhra  Vadhamthameva Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Sidhoshcha  Shathro Parashuprayane  Shameeshapushpapriya  Vighnaharin | Dhoorvabarairchitha  Devadeva Vadhamthameva Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Dhiya: Pradhathashcha  Shmeepriyethi Su Siddvithathashcha  Sushanthidhatha: | Ameya Maya Amithavikramethi Vadhamthameva  Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Dhvidha  Chathurththipriya  Kashyapashcha  Dhanapradha  Gnanapradha Prakashin | Chinthamane  Chiththaviharakarin  Vadhamthameva  Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Yamasya Shathro  Abhimanashathro Vidherjahantha: Kapilasyasoono | Vidheha  Swanandhaja Yogayoga Vadhamthameva Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Ganasya Sathro Kamalasya Sathro Samasthabhavajja Cha Phalachandhra | Anadhimadhyanthamaya Pracharin Vadhamthamevam Thyajatha Prathibha: ||

Vibho Jagathdhroopa  Ganesha  Bhooman  Pushte:pathe  Akhugathethi Bodha: | Karthushcha  Pathushcha  Thu Samharethi Vadhamthamevam  Thyajatha  Prathibha: ||

Idham Ashtoththaramshatham Namnam Thasya Padanthiye | Shrunvanthi Theshu Vai Bheetha: Kuruthvam  Ma  Praveshanam ||

Bhukthimukthipradham Dunder Dhanadhanya Pravardhanam | Bhramabhoothakaram Sthothram  Japantham Nithyamadhareth ||

Yathra Kuthra  Ganeshasya  Chihnayukthani Vai Bada: | Dhamani Thathra Sambheetha: Kuroodhvam Ma Praveshanam ||

Ithi Srimadhamthaye  Mudhgalapurane  Yamadhoothasamvadhe  Ganesha Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram Sampoornnam ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 61 – 70



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||













I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is divine personified and he represents all the deities, he is Yogeesha who is the Lord of Yogis, he is lion among the Yogis who undertake extreme Yogic practices, he inspires the worshiper to undertake Yogic practices, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is supreme Lord, he represents highest of the philosophies, he crushed the pride of Andhakasura, he is Kalpadhruma/wish fulfilling creeper to his passionate worshiper, he is most venerable, he represents fire sacrifices and sacred hymns, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in various garlands, he is smeared in highly fragrant sandalwood paste, he is worshiped by Lord Vishnu and Lord Bhrama, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is  father of Lord Karthikeya, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is enemy of Bhrama, he is dearest companion of Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is charismatic and most charming like nectar, he is ocean of mercy, he has marvelous appearance with the flame on the middle of eyebrows, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has attractive matted hair locks, he has pure bright eyes, he is Lord of Vriksha and Lord of Earth, he fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he gets easily pleased, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Shiva who represents auspiciousness, he is serene, he is Lord of Goddess Uma, he immerses in deep meditation, he is the provider of supreme wisdom and knowledge, he is attired in the skin of animals, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in King of serpent Vasuki as ornament, he showers abundance of boons to the world, he symbolizes wisdom and knowledge, he is attired in skin of animals, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he is Shankara who is the provider of wealth and happiness to the Universe, he is pure and eternal, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the safest heaven to the distressed and desolate people and he is always worshiped by them, he is Vashatkara who symbolizes sacred chants and  has majestic form, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.



Suravasam Janavasam Yogeesham Yogipungavam | Yogadham Yoginamsimham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Uththamanutththamam Thaththvam  Andhakasurasoodhanam | Bhakthakalpadhrumamasthomam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Vichithramalyavasanam Dhivyachandhanacharcchitham | Vishnu Bhramadhivandhyam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kumarapitharam Devam  Shrithachandhrakalanidhim | Bhramashathrum Jaganmithram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Lavanya Madhurakaram Karunarasavaridhim | Bhruvormadhye Sahasrarchim Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Jatadharam Pavakaksham Vrikshesham Bhoominayakam | Kamadham Sarvadhagamyam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Shivam Shantham Umanatham Mahadhyanaparayanam | Gnanapradham Kriththivasam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Vasuki Uragaharam Cha Lokanugrahakaranam | Gnanapradham  Kriththivasam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Shashankadharinam Bhargam Sarvalokaikashankaram | Shuddham cha  Shashvatham Nithyam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sharanagatha Dheenarththa Parithranaparayanam | Gambheeram  Cha Vashatkaram Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 51 – 60



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Mrida, he have three eyes, he is extremely valorous, he eradicates misfortune and disaster, he is Digambara who is wielded in directions as clothe, he eradicates trepidation and frustration etc.. I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has the luster of Kundha flowers and conch, his gaze are supremely auspicious and blazing like fire, he is Kalagnirudra/fierce form of Rudra who appears as colossal fire, he is omniscient, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has beautiful neck resembles to conch, he has beautiful lines on the neck, he is the source of courage and he augments fearlessness, he is attired in attired in the skin of leopard, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the source of Universe and its living beings, he is the source of deluge at the end of Yuga, he is flawless, he is supreme bliss, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in sacred river Ganga on matted hair locks, his locks of hair are adorned in the streams of river Ganga, he has great radiance, his glorious myths are  eulogized by pious people, he is the leader of Bhramanda, he is the safest ferry to cross the ocean of unfathomable ocean of Samsara, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he dwells under the shades of tree of Mandhara, he is fond of flowers of Mandhara, he is always surrounded by illustrious Rishis and Sages, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has great sense organs and great arms, he symbolizes faith and devotion, he is easily attainable for the virtuous/pious people but extremely difficult for the wicked people, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes Beeja/Anda, he has embodied as Beeja, he remains remote from the Beeja, he enhances the strength of Beeja, he is Paresha, he is the destroyer of Beeja, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he represents Yuga, he is the Lord of Yuga, he is the source of Yuga and destroyer of the same, he is Paresha, he is the creator and destroyer of Yuga, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is Dhurjati who has reddish-brown matted hair locks, he has marvelous appearance with the matted hair locks, he has the luster of camphor, he is the Lord of Goddess Gauri, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.


Thrayambakam  Mridam shooram  Arishtvarganashanam | Digambaram  Kshobhanasham  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kundhendhu Shankhadhavalam  Bhaganethrabhidhujjvalam | Kalagnirudram  Sarvajjam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Kambugreevam Kambukandam  Dhairyadham  Dhairyavardhakam | Shardhoolacharmmavasanam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Jagath Uththpaththihethum Cha Jagath Pralayakaranam | Poornanandhaswaroopam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sargakesham Mahathejam  Punyashravanakeerthanam | Bhramandanayakam Tharam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Mandharamoolanilayam Mandharakusumapriyam | Brindharaka Priyatharam Yeka Bilvam shivarppanam ||

Mahendhriyam Mahabahum Vishvasaparipoorakam | Sulabasulabham Labhyam Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Beejadharam Beejaroopam Nirbeejam Beejavriddhidham | Paresham Beejanasham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Yugakaram Yugadheesham Yugakridhyuganashanam | Paresham  Yuganasham Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dhurjatim Pingalajadam Jadamandalamanditham | Karpooragauram Gaureesham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Wednesday, 2 May 2018

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 41 – 50




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is flawless who fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he is the provider of welfare and happiness, he is the source of happiness, good fortune and wealth, he always works for the welfare of Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes supreme wisdom and various Shasthras, he has great effulgence, he is impossible to discriminate or differentiate, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is immeasurable/unfathomable, he symbolizes storehouse of virtues, he is symbolizes Veda and righteousness, he is the source of righteous deeds, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he resides in the supreme abode of Goddess Gauri, he is the father of living as well non-living things/he is the source of living – non-living things, he is Bhairava who absorbs the Universe and its living beings at the end of Kalpa/Kalpantha Bhairava, he has the luster of crystal/splendid, radiant,  bright etc.. he is the provider of happiness and welfare, he represents happiness and grief as well, he eradicates miseries and sorrows, he is auspicious, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has pleasant disposition, he has no specific form, he disperses the fruit of righteous deeds, he is beyond senses/he is beyond human intellect, he is great illusionist, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has embodied as  birds and animals, he is the Lord of birds and animals, he is the base for birds and animals, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the commander of all living beings, he is worshiped by  the living beings, he is the protector of living as well as non-living things in the Universe, ultimately he absorbs the living and non-living things at the end of Yuga,I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is embodied as Universe, he resides as soul in living beings, he is most venerable, his soul represents Vajra, he is wielded in powerful Vajrayudha on hand, he is mighty Lord, he is adorned in Vajra as ornaments, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the Lord of Ganas, he is the commander of Ganas, he represents deluge/colossal fire at the end of Yuga, he has perfect control over senses, he is personified as mighty Lord Veerabhadhra, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.


Sampoornna Kamadham Saukhyam  Bhaktheshtaphalakaranam | Saubhagyadham Hithakaram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Nanashasthra Gunopetham  Spuranmangala Vigraham | VidhyaVibedharahitham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Aprameyam  Gunadharam  Vedhakithroopavigraham | Dharmadharmapravriththam Cha  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Gaurivilasasadhanam  Jeevajeeva Pithamaham | Kalpanthabhairavam  Shubhram Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sukhadham  Sukhanasham Cha Dhukhadham Dhukhanashanam | Dhukhavatharam Bhadhram  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sukharoopam Roopanasham  Sarvadharmaphalapradham | Atheendhriyam Mahamayam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sarvapakshimrigakaram Sarvapakshimrigadhipam | Sarvapakshimrigadharam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Jeevadhyaksham Jeevavandhyam Jeevajeevanarakshakam | Jeeva Krijjeevaharanam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Vishvathmanam Vishvavandhyam Vajrathma Vajrahasthakam | Vajresham  Vajrabhoosham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppannam ||

Ganadhipam Ganadhyaksham  Pralayanalanashanam | Jithendhriyam Veerabadhram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bilva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings 31 – 40



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he has great effulgence, he has colossal form, he is the Lord of Goddess Uma, he is beautifully smeared in sacred ashes, he is  supreme cure for the miseries and sorrows of  worldly existence, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is the provider of heavenly abode as well as renunciation, he showered abundance of boons to Raghunatha, he is beloved of Nakarajasutha/daughter of mount Himavan, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, his lotus feet are adorned in magnificent anklets, witnessing those marvelous lotus feet itself provides abundance of auspiciousness, he is adorned in King of serpent as ornament, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is infallible, untainted, and pure, he does not require any support system, he is passable and remote as well, he is absolute truth, he has great radiance, he is wrathful, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he symbolizes father and mother  of the Universe and its living beings, he is the Lord of Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is attired in directions as garment, he has no fallacious appearance, he is mounted on Vrishabeshvara/celestial bull, he has bluish throat, he has four faces, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is attired in gem decorated protective shield /garment, he is adorned in various gem decorated ornaments all over the body, he is adorned in marvelous gem decorated earring , he is adorned in magnificent gem decorated crown, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, he is adorned in attractive ornaments on the fingers and neck, he is adorned in various gem decorated ornaments that spreads intense luster all over, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, his fingers are adorned in gem decorated rings that spreads luster on the finger nails, he resides in the hearts of passionate devotees, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam, Goddess Ambika who is seated on the left, he is constantly looking at Goddess Ambika admiring her lovelivness, his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva and reverentially offer one leaf of Bilvam.


Thejomayam Mahabheemam Umesham  Bhasmalepanam | Bhavarogavinashanam Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Swargapavargaphalapradham  Raghunathavarapradham | Nakarajasuthakantham Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Manjjeerapadhayugalam Shubhalakshana Lakshitham | Phanirajavirajam  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Niramayam Niradharam  Nissangam  Nishprapanchakam | Thejoroopam  Maharaudhram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Sarvalokaika Pitharam  Sarvalokaika Matharam | Sarvalokaikanatham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Chithrambaram  Nirabasam  Vrishabheshvaravahanam | Neelagreevam  Chathurvakthram  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Rathnakanchuka  Rathnesham  Rathnakundala Manditham | Navarathna Kireedam  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Dhivya Rathnaguli Swarnnam  Kandabaranabhooshitham | Nanarathnamanimayam  Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Rathnaguliya Vilasathkarashakha Nakhaprabham | Bhakthamanasageham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

Vamangabaga  Vilasath Ambika Veekshanapriyam | Punadreekanibhaksham  Cha Yeka Bilvam Shivarppanam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||