Tuesday, 5 June 2018

Sri Krishna Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Sri Naradha Pancharathram - by Sri Shesha Rishi – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










Sri Shesha  speaks “  The propitious hymns praising the splendor of Lord Krishna known as Sri Krishna Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram was composed by Shesha Rishi, it has Anushtup as Chandhas, and it is recited to please Lord Krishna.  I shall prostrate  before supreme Lord Krishna who is Lord of Kamala, he is Vasudeva who is the protector of Universe and its living beings,  he is primordial, he has personified as dearest son of Vasudeva,  he symbolizes piousness and he has personified on Earth in order to perform various passionate sports, he is adorned in Srivathsam and Kausthubham, he is Hari who has personified as dearest child of Devi Yasodha, he has four powerful arms wielded in vicious weapons like Shakha, Chakra, Gadha and lotus flower in one hand, he is darling child of Devi Devaki, he is Lord of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, he is beloved son of Nandagopa, he crushed the pride and brough sudden pause to the water current of sacred river Yamuna, he is beloved brother to Balabadhra, he is the slayer of demon Poothana, and Shakatasura, he is wielded in Shodashathra/16 Asthras, he has colossal form with thousands of hands, faces, and legs, he has most charming appearance with beautiful three curves on the body, he is Govinda who is the Lord of cows and cowherds, he has pleasing and nectar like disposition, he is the protector of cowherds and he merrily undertakes expedition through the dense wood with them, he is the slayer of demons Dhenukasura, Thrinikritha, Thrinavarththa, and Yamalarjjuna, he is formidable to wicked, he has the luster of blue of  Thamala, he is the Lord of Gopa and Gopis, he is supreme ascetic who has the radiance of millions of Adithya, he is Ilapathi/Lord of Earth, Paramjyothi/supreme radiance, he represents Devendhra , he is the protector of Yadhu clan, he is adorned in Vanamala/flower garlands made of flowers from wood, he is attired in majestic silk yellow garment, he has pilfered the flowers of Parijatha, he elevated mount Govardhana with his little finger, he is Gopala who is the protector of all, he has no birth, he is  unconquerable, he is pure, he is the creator of  of Lord Kamadeva, his eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, he is the Lord of Mathura, he is the commander of Dhvaraka, he is mighty Lord, he takes immense delight in exploring through the woods of Vrindavan, he is adorned in garlands of Thulsi, he has obtained Symanthakamani, he has personified as Naranarayana, he has dark cloud complexion, he is Paramapurusha/supreme soul who is a great illusionist, he crushed the pride of wrestlers Mushtikasura, and Chanoora and won over them, he eradicates repeated births of worshiper, he destroyed Kamsa and Mura, he is primeval, he is supreme ascetic who strictly follows chastity, he eradicates miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, he beheaded Shishupala, he destroyed the clan of Dhuryodhana, he showered abundance of boons to Vidhura and Akroora and revealed his marvelous Vishvaroopa, he sincerely follows vows, he is the consort of Goddess Sathyabhama, he symbolizes triumph, he is elder brother to Subhadhra, he is supreme Lord Vishnu who has provided liberation to  Bheeshmapithamaha, he is Universal preceptor, he is the Lord of Universe and its living beings, he is extremely proficient in playing melodious music on flute, he destroyed Vrishabhasura and Banasura, he honored Yudhishtira, he is adorned in feathers of peacock, he is Parthasarathi who revealed the nectar like Bhagavath Gita to the world, his lotus feet took immense pleasure in dancing on the jeweled hood of serpent Kaliya, he is Dhamodhara, he receives oblation from fire sacrifices, he is the destroyer of wicked and mighty Dhanavendhras, he is Narayana who is Parambhrama, he reclines on the bed of serpent Anantha in the milky ocean, he performed amorous sport with the young maiden of cowherds and pilfered their clothes while they were having water sport on the sacred Yamuna, he is extremely compassionate,he is eulogized by Veda and Vedantha, he symbolizes sacred hymns and sacred rivers, he is Parathpara who is beyond human intellect, he represents planets.”

||Phalashruthi: ||

Sri Shesha concludes “The above are the hundred and eight sacred names of Lord Krishna who introduced nectar like Bhagavath Gita to the world, it should be recited with intense devotion and faith, it is one of the favorite hymns of Krishna, it comprises various sacred names of Krishna which is capable to provide supreme bliss  was composed by me, it would eradicate all the miseries and grief, it provides long life and happiness, it provides abundance of merit of charities and holy dip in sacred rivers, it provides virtuous offspring and grandchildren, it guides us through the righteous path, it provides abundance of wealth to penniless, success to the ill-fated, it provides good health to children and prosperity to the sacred land Gokulam, it eradicates sufferings from various infectious diseases caused by the changes in planetary positions and wind, it fulfills all the desires of the worshiper and it would eradicates all the accumulated sins of the worshiper for the past millions of births, remembrance of Lord Krishna would eradicate the extreme fears and anxieties, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Krishna who has personified as Yadhavendhra, he is greatest Yogin who imparts the knowledge of Bhramam, he is the Lord of Goddess Rukmini, he is eulogized by Veda and Vedhantha,  whoever reads or listens to it on regular basis would attain all kinds of auspiciousness with the grace of Lord Krishna, and the worshiper would remain respectable and beloved of all, worshiper would be blessed with virtuous offspring, grand children, happiness, abundance of wealth and prosperity, ultimately attain the nearness to Lord Krishna.”

|| Om Asya Sri  Krishna Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothra Mahamanthrasya  Srishesha Rishi: | Anushtup Chandha: | Sri Krishno Devatha | Sri Krishnapreethyarththe Jape Viniyoga: ||

Sri Shesha Uvacha –

Om Sri Krishna:  Kamalanatho Vasudeva: Sanathana: | Vasudevathmaja: Punya Leelamanushavigraha: ||

Srivathsa Kausthubhodhara: Yasodha Vathsalo Hari: | Chathurbhujaththa Chakrasi  Gadha Shankha Ambujayudha: ||

Devakinandhana: Sreesha  Nandhagopapriyathmaja: | Yamunavegasamhari  Balabadhrapriyanuja:||

Poothanajeevithahara: Shakatasura Bhanjjana : | Nandhavraja Jananandhi Sacchidhanandha Vigraha: ||

Navaneethanavahari  Muchukundhaprasadhaka: | Shodashathri Sahasresha  Sthribhango Madhurakrithi: ||

Shukavaga Amrithabdhindhu Govindho Govidhampathi: | Gopipalana Sanchari  Dhenukasurabhanjjana: ||

Thrinikritha Thrinavarththo Yamalarjjuna Bhanjjana: | Uththalathalabeththa Cha Thamashyamalakrithi: ||

Gopi Gopeeshvaro Yogi Kotisurya Samaprabha: | Ilapathi: Paramjyothi Devendhro Yadhudhvaha: ||

Vanamali Peethavasa: Parijathapaharaka: | Govardhanachalodharththa Gopala: Sarvapalaka: ||

Ajo Niranjjana: Kamajanaka: Kanjjalochana: | Madhuha  Mathuranatho Dhvaraka Nayako Bali ||

Vrindhavananthasanchari  Thulasidhamabhooshana: | Syamanthakamanirharththa Naranarayanathmaka: ||

Kubja Krishnambaradharo Mayi Paramapurusha: | Mushtikasura Chanoora Mallayuddha Visharadha: ||

Samsaravairi Kamsari  Murarir Narakanthaka: | Anadhir Bhramachari  Cha Krishna Vyasanakarshaka: ||

Shishupala Shiraccheththo Dhuryodhana Kulanthaka: | Vidhura Akroora Varadho Vishvaroopa Pradharshaka: ||

Sathyavak Sathyasankalpa : Sathyabhamaratho Jayi | Subhadhrapoorvajo Vishnur  Bheeshmamukthi Pradhayaka: ||

Jagathguru Jagannatho Venuvadhya Visharadha: | Vrishabhasura Vidhvamsi  Banasurakulanthaka: ||

Yudhishtira Prathishtatha Barhi Barhavathamsaka: | Parththasarathi Avyaktho Geethamritha Mahodhadhi: ||

Kaleeya Phanamanikya  Ranjjitha Sri Padhambhuja: | Dhamodhara: Yajjabhotha: Dhanavendhravinashaka: ||

Narayana: Parambhrama: Pannagashana Vahana: | Jalakreeda Samasaktha  Gopivasthrapaharaka: ||

Punyashloka Stheerthakaro Vedavedhyo  Dhayanidhi: |Sarvatheerthathmaka: Sarvagraharoopi  Parathpara: ||

|| Phalashruthi: ||


Ithyevam  Krishnadevasya  Namnam Ashtoththaram Shatham | Krishnena  Krishnabhakthena  Shruthva  Geethamritham Pura ||

Sthothram Krishnapriyakaram Kritham Thasmanmaya Pura | Krishnanamamritham Nama Paramanandhadhayakam ||

Anupadhrava Dhukhaghnam Paramayushya Vardhanam | Dhanam Shrutham Thapastheertham  Yathkritham Thviha Janmani||

Padatham Shrunatham Chaiva Kotikotigunam Bhaveth | Puthra  Prathama Puthranamageethanam Gathipradham ||

Dhanavaham Dharidhranam Jayethshoonam Jayavaham | Shishoonam  Gokulanam  Cha Pushtidham  Pushtivardhanam ||

Vatha Graha Jwaradheenam  Shamanam Shanthi Mukthidham | Samastha Kamadham  Sadhya:  Kotijanmaghanashanam ||

Anthe  Krishnasmaranadham Bhavathapa Bhayapaham | Krishnaya Yadhavedhraya  Gnanamudhraya  Yogine | Nathaya Rukminishaya  Namo  Vedanthavedhine ||

Imam Manthram  Mahadevi Japenniva  Dhivanisham | Sarvagrahanugrahabhak Sarvapriyathamo Bhaveth ||

Puthrapauthrai:  Parivritha: Sarvasiddhi Samriddhiman | Nirvishya  Bhoganantheapi Krishnasayujyamapnuyath ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Monday, 4 June 2018

Sri Adhya Kalika Shathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











Sri Sadhashiva speaks “ Oh Devi! Listen to me carefully, Sri Adhya Kalika Ashtoththarashathanama stothram is highly propitious, whoever recites or listens to  it would attain all kinds of super natural powers , it removes ill fortune, accidental and untimely deaths, all the sins and perils of the worshiper,  and it provides abundance of wealth and prosperity, glorious verses praising the splendor of Srimath Adhya Kalika was composed by Thripurari/Lord shiva,  it is highly promising hymn composed by Sadhashiva Rishi, it has Anushtup as Chandhass, it is recited to please Goddess Kalika, in order to attain Dharma, Arththa, Kama and Moksha.  I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Sri Kalika who represents the sacred syllables Hreem/ Kali, Sreem /Karali  Kreem/ Kalyani, she is Kamala and Kalavathi as well, she eradicates evil effects of Kali era, she is the consort of Kapardheesha who has attractive matted hair locks, she symbolizes compassion and kindness, she is benevolent, she represent fire/ she is expert in archery, she has reddish brown complexion, she has embodied as divine cow Kapila, she has the complexion of dark clouds,  she is the delight of Krishna, she is Kalarathri who represents darkest hours of the night/night before the deluge as well, she symbolizes amorous sport, she eradicates excessive lust and worldly bondage of the worshiper, she is Kadambini, she is adorned in crescent moon, she eradicates evil effects of Kali era, she takes immense pleasure in the veneration of girl children, she gets pleased with the veneration and serving meals to  girl chidren,  she has personified as  girl child, she resides in the wood of Kadamba and she merrily explores through the woods of Kadamba, she is Kishori who has personified as attractive young maiden, she has sweet and melodious voice, she takes immense pleasure in the association of swan, she is Kadambari who takes immense joy in the consumption of nectar, she is fond of Kuckoo, she holds Kapala and decked in garland of skeleton, she is majestically seated on the lotus flower and she resides on the lotus flower, she resides in the middle of cluster of lotus flowers, she takes immense delight in veneration with the lotus flowers, she has the gait of swan, she eradicates impotence, weakness, timidity, cowardness etc.. she symbolizes passionate sport, she resides in Kamapeeda, she is most pleasing, she symbolizes wishfulfilling creeper, she is adorned in marvelous ornaments, she has most pleasing disposition and she is store house of  virtues, she has stunningly attractive limbs, she has beautiful thin waist line, she is supreme bliss, she is the source of happiness and all kinds of siddhis, she get easily pleased with the sincere veneration, she undertakes extreme penances and austerities, she takes immense pleasure in smearing Kasthoori/rich fragrant substances, she is beautifully decorated with Kasthoori /musk on the forehead, she is fond of veneration with the rich fragrant substances and camphor, she is fond of garlands of white and yellow flowers, she is fond of decorating with the camphor and sandalwood paste, she takes immense pleasure in the veneration with the camphor, she is fond of ablation with the waters of camphor, she gets pleased in  eulogizing her with the   sacred hymns and Koorchabeeja, she immerses in deep meditation seated on the sacred grass, she is noble, she is born in the illustrious clan, she is worshiped by illustrious clan, she is the source of  welfare of the illustrious clan who sincerely follow the prescribed rites of their clan, she is the source of welfare and happiness of the clan and she guides them through the righteous path, she is the presiding deity of sacred Kashi, she eradicates miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, she is inseparable from her consort Kashishvara and she is the  delight of Kashishvara, she showers abundance of boons to worshiper, she is most desirable and lovely consort of Kashishvara, she is adorned in marvelous anklets which produces tinkling noises, she is adorned in splendid ornaments of precious yellow metal resembles to Kanchanadhri, she has the complexion of precious yellow metal, she has the resemblance to full moon in the Kanchanadhri, she is the source of virtuous progeny, she eradicates wickedness and deceitfulness, she is most pleasing and she eradicates excessive desires in worshiper, she is the protector of the illustrious clan, she symbolizes the sacred syllables of Kreem, Hreem, and Sreem, she eradicates all kinds miseries, accidental and unexpected deaths, worship of Goddess Sri Adhya Kalika who symbolizes the sacred syllable of Kakara should be performed in  a prescribed manner, it would provide Manthrasiddhi, refined knowledge, and intellect, to the worshiper through the preceptor with the grace of Goddess Kalika, worshiper would be blessed with abundance of wealth, permanent fame, compassion, kindness, virtuous offspring and grandchildren, happiness etc.. whoever worship Goddess Kalika who is Thrihuvaneshvari on Bhaumavasya/Tuesdays during the hours of dusk would attain all kinds of auspiciousness in the three worlds, worshiper would remain Vakpathi/highly eloquent, Dhanapathi/wealthiest, and also achieve immense strength, courage and effulgence, whoever worship Goddess Adhya Kali with intense faith and devotion,  would attain all that desired, worshiper would remain protected from battle fields, kings palace, conflicts, life threatening incidents, wild animals, dense wood, home and all kinds of fears, infections/fever, incurable illnesses, epidemics, nightmares, and illnesses caused by climatic changes, worshiper would be freed from all kinds of sins, unknown fears, fears of illnesses,  and remain successful in all endeavour, worshiper would remain proficient in all shasthras, enriched with abundance of wealth, fame and prosperity, Goddess Vani would remain in his words always, Goddess Kamala would bless the worshiper with her eternal presence in their homes,  whoever reads or listen to the glorious verses of Ashtoththara for hundreds of times and worship Goddess Adhya Kali would attain all kinds of supernatural powers/Animadhi Ashtasiddhis, worshiper would get fulfilled all that desired, it will eradicate all the sins of the worshiper and ultimately provide Bhramasayujyam/nearness to absolute Bhramam. ”


Sri Sadhashiva Uvacha –
Shrunu Devi  Jagadhvandhye  Sthothramethathanuththamam | Padanath Shravanadhyasya  Sarvasiddhishvaro Bhaveth ||

Asaubhagyaprashamanam Sukhasampath Vivardhanam | Akalamrithyuharanam Sarvapapathnivaranam ||

Srimath Adhyakalikaya: Sukhasannidhyakaranam | Sthavasyasya  Prasadhena  Thripurariraham Shive ||

Sthothrasyasya Rishirdevi Sadhashiva Udhahritha:| Chandho Anushtup Devatha Adhya Kalika Parikeerthitha | Dharmarththakama Moksheshu Viniyoga : Prakeerthitha: ||

|| Om Asya sri Adhya KalikaShathanamasthothra Mahamanthrasya Srisadhashiva Rishi: | Anushtup Chandha: | Sri AdhyaKalika Devatha| Dharmarththa Kamamoksha Siddhyarthe Jape Viniyoga: ||

Hreem Kali Sreem Karali Cha Kreem Kalyani Kalavathi | Kamala  Kalidharpaghni Karpadheesha Kripanvitha ||

Kalika Kalamatha  Cha Kalanala samadhyuthi: | Kapardhini Karalasya  Karunamrithasagara ||

Kripamayi Kripadhara  Kripapara  Kripagama | Krishanu: Kapila  Krishna  Krishnanandhavardhini ||

Kalarathri: Kamaroopa  Kamapashavimochani | Kadambani Kaladhara  Kalikalmashanashini ||

Kumaripoojanapreetha  Kumaripoojakalaya | Kumaribhojananadha  Kumariroopadharini ||

Kadambavanasanchara  Kadambavanavasini | Kadambapushpasanthosha  Kadambapushpamalini ||

Kishori Kalakanda Cha Kalanandhaninadhini | Kadambaripanaratha  Thadha Kadambaripriya ||

Kapalapathraniratha Kankalamalyadharini | Kamalasanasanthushta  Kamalasanavasini ||

Kamalalaya Madhyastha  Kamalamodhamodhini | Kalahamsagathi: Klaibyanashini Kamaroopini ||

Kamaroopakrithavasa  Kamapeedavilasini | Kamaneeya Kalpalatha  Kamaneeyavibhooshana ||

Kamaneeyagunaradhya  Komalangi Krishodhari | Karanamrithasanthosha  Karananandhasiddhidha ||

Karananandhajapeshta  Karanarchanaharshitha |Karanarnnavasammagna  Karanavrathapalini ||

Kasthoori Saurabhamodha  Kasthoorithilakojjvala | Kasthooripoojanaratha  Kasthooripoojakapriya ||

Kasthooridhahajanani Kasthoorimrigathoshini | Kasthooribhojanapreetha  Karpooramodhamodhitha ||

Karpooramalabarana Karpoorachandhanokshitha | Karpoorakaranahladha  Karpooramrithapayini ||

Karpoorasagarasnatha Karpoorasagaralaya | Koorcha Beejajapapreetha  Koorchajapaparayana ||

Kuleena Kaulikaradhya  Kaulika Priyakarini | Kulachara  Kauthukini Kulamargapradharshini ||

Kashishvari Kashtaharthri Kashishavaradhayini | Kasheeshvarakrithamodha  Kasheeshvaramanorama ||

Kalamanjjeeracharana  Kvanathkanchivibooshana | Kanchanadhrikrithagara Kanchanachalakaumudhi ||

Kamabeejajapanandha  Kamabeejaswaroopini |Kumathighni Kulinarththinashini Kulakamini ||

Kreem Hreem Shreem Manthravarnnena  Kalakanghandakaghathini | Ithyadhya Kalika Devya:  Shathanama Prakeerthitham ||

Kakarakoodaghatitham Kaliroopaswaroopakam | Poojakale  Padedhyasthu Kalikakrithamanasa: ||

Manthrasiddhibhavedhashu Thasya Kali Praseedhathi | Buddhim Vidhyashcha  Labathe  Guroradheshamathratha: ||

Dhanavan Keerthiman Bhooyadh Dhanasheelo Dhayanvitha: | Puthra Pauthra Sukhaishvaryairmodhathe Sadhako Bhuvi ||

Bhaumavasya  Nishabhage  Mapanchaka Samanvitha | Poojayithva  Mahakalimadhyam Thribhuvaneshvarim ||

Padithva  Shathanamani Sakshath Kalimayo  Bhaveth | Nasadhyam Vidhyathe  Thasya Thrishu Lokeshu Kinchana ||

Vidhyayam Vakpathi: Sakshath Dhane  Dhanapathir Bhaveth | Samudhra Iva  Gambheerye  Bale Cha Pavanopama: ||

Thigmamshuriva  Dhushprekshya: Shashivath Shubhadharshana: | Roope  Moorthidhara: Kamo Yoshitham Hridhayangama: ||

Sarvathra Jayamapnothi Sthavasyasya  Prasadhatha: | Yam Yam Kamam Puraskrithya  Sthothramethathudheerayeth ||

Tham Tham Kamanavapnothi Srimath Adhya Prasadhatha: | Rane Rajakule  Dhyuthe  Vivadhe Pranasangade ||

Dasygrasthe Gramadhahe  Simhavyaghravrithe  Thadha | Aranye  Pranthare  Durge  Graharajabayeapi va ||

Jwaradhahe  Chiravyadhau Maharogadhisankule| Balagrahadhiroge Cha Thadha Dhusvapnadharshane ||

Dhusthare  Salile Vapi Pothe  Vathavipadhgathe | Vichinthya  Paramam Maya Adhyam Kalim Parathparam ||

Ya: Padeth Shathanamani Dhridabhakthisamnvitha: | Sarvapathbhyo Vimuchyathe  Devi Sathyam Na Samshaya: ||

Na Papebhyo Bhayam  Thasya Na  Rogebhyo Bhayam Kvachith | Sarvathra  Vijayasthasya  Na Kuthrapi Parabhava: ||

Thasya Dharshanamathrena Palayanthe  Vipathgana; | Sa Vaktha  Sarvashthranam Sa Bhoktha  Sarvasampadham ||

Sa Karththa  Jathidharmanam Jyatheenam Prabhureva Sa: | Vani Thasya  Vaseth Vakthre Kamala Nishchala Grihe ||

Thannamna Manava: Sarve  Pranamanthi Sasambhrama: | Dhrishtya  Thasya  Thrinayanthe  Hyanimadhyashtasiddhaya: ||

Adhya Kali Swaroopakhyam Shathanama Prakeerthitham | Ashtoththara Shathavriththya Purashcharasya Geeyathe||

Puraskriyanvitham Sthothram  Sarvabheeshta Phalapradham | Shathanamasthuthim Adhya kali Swaroopinim ||

Padethva  Padayithvapi Shrunuyashravayethapi | Sarvapapa Vinirmuktho Bhramasayoojyamapnuyath ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana || 


Sunday, 3 June 2018

Sri Mahavarahi Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Mahavarahi who has the face of wild boar, she bestows abundance of boons, she has the appearance of Kroda/wild boar, she has the appearance of Kola/boar, she is Jagadhamba who is the mother of Universe and its living beings, she has embodied as young woman/Tharuni, she is Goddess of Universe/Vishveshvari, she is wielded in Shakha, Chakra, Khadga, Shoola, Gadha, Musala, and Hala, she is the safest heaven to worshiper who are surrendered at her lotu feet, she fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, she has dreadful appearance, she is Mahaghora and Mahamaya as well, she is Varahi, she is Jagadheeshvari who is the supreme Goddess of the Universe, she represents Anda/Bhramandam, Runda/mutilated, Jambini/destroyer, Mohini/fascinating, Sthambini/restrained,  she is Deveshi, she obliterates enemies, she has eight powerful arms, she has marvelous form with four arms, she is inseparable from the illustrious Bhairava, her eyes are reddish, she is the commander of Panchaloka, she has the luster of blue precious gem, she has the resemblance to the hills of Anjjanadhri, she is mounted on lion, she has three eyes, she is Shyamala/Durga who has blue dark color complexion, Parama who is absolute Bhramam, Eshani, and  Neeli as well, she has the appearance of blue lotus/ Indheevara,  she  resides in every particles, she has embodied as Kapila/divine cow, she represents all kinds of art forms, she is Ambika and Jagadharini as well, she eradicates miseries and perils of ardent devotees, she symbolizes virtues, she is unblemished, she represents wisdom and knowledge, she is eternal, she is the source of auspiciousness to the Universe, she is mighty Goddess,  she is Maheshvari, Mahendhri as well, she is Devi who is all pervading, she infuse fear in wicked people, she is extremely fond of meat offered as oblation in fire sacrifices, she is Bhairavi who is unconquerable, her limbs has the complexion of dark clouds, she is dearest darling of Parameshvara, she is most venerable, she is Sureshani, she is the provider of boons to deities, she is the safest heaven to Suras, she has manifested as Varahi who is boar faced, she has beautiful physical appearance, she is wrathful, she has the luster of blue, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she always works for the welfare of Universe and its living beings, she instills sudden halt to the speech of enemies, she infuses sudden halt to the reputation of the wicked/ Khathisthambani, she instills sudden halt to the intellect of the wicked/ Mathisthambani,  and she put sudden halt to the ego, pride and false witness of the wicked people/Sakshisthambani, she infuses inability to speak and  put sudden halt to the tongue of the wicked, she eradicates wicked people, she is most promising and magnanimous to ardent devotees, she wipe out all the enemies of the worshiper, she destroys enemies and strongly oppose them, she is beloved of Bhairavi, she symbolizes Yantha, Thanthra and Manthra, she is majestically seated on the sanctified dais, she is Devadevi, she symbolizes wealth, prosperity, admiration, fame etc.. she fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, she eradicates Alakshi/conflicts, ill-fortune, of the worshiper, she showers abundance of wealth, prosperity, and happiness, she is Bahuvarahi who has powerful arms wielded in vicious weapons, she is Bhagavathi who is Swapnavarahi as well, she is Eshvari who is worshiped by all, she is all pervading, she has embodied as fourteen worlds, she is Bhrihathvarahi who is mighty Goddess destroyed the demon Mahisha.

Om Namo Varahi Varahavadhana Vararoopini | Krodanana Kolamukhi Jagadamba Tharuni Vishveshvari ||

Shankhini Chakrini  Khadgashoolagadhahastha | Musaladharini Halasakadhi Samayuktha Bhakthanam Abhayapradha ||

Ishtarththadhayini Ghora  Mahaghora  Mahamaya Jagadheeshvari | Varahi Andeandini Ruderudini Jambe Jambini ||

Mohemohini Sthambhesthambini  Deveshi Shathrunashini | Ashtabhuja  Chathurhastha  Unnathabhairavangastha ||

Kapilalochana  Panchalokeshi Neelamaniprabha | Anjjanadhripratheekasha  Simharooda  Thrilochana ||

Shyamala  Parama  Eshani Neeli Indheevarasannibha |Kanasthanasamopetha  Kapila Kalathmika ||

Ambika  Jagadharini Bhakthopadhravanashini | Saguna  Nishkala Vidhya  Nithya  Vishvashankari ||
Maharoopa  Maheshvari  Mahendhritha  Vishvavyapini |Devi Pashoonamabhayakarini  Kalika  Parameshvari ||

Bhayadha  Balimamsamahapriya  Jayabhairavi Krishnangi Parameshvaravallabha | Sthuthyai Sureshani Bhramadhivaradhaswaroopini ||

Suranamabhayapradha  Varahadhehasambhootha | Shronivaralase Krodhini Neelasya  Shubadha Sbhubhakarini ||

Shathroonam Vaksthambhanakarini  Khathisthambhana Mathisthambanakarini |Sakshisthambanakarini Mookasthambani Cha Jihvasthambani ||

Dhushtanamnigrahakarini  Shitanugrahakarini | Sarvashathrukshayakari  Shathru Udhasanakarini ||

Shathruvidhveshanakarini  Bhairavipriya | Manthrathmika Yanthraroopa  Thanthraroopa Peedathmika ||

Devadevi  Shreyaskarini Chinthitharththapradhayini | Bhaktha Alakshmivinashini Sampathpradha Saukhyakarini ||

Bahuvarahi Bhrihathvarahi Swapnavarahi Bhagavathi Eshvari Thadha | Sarvaradhya Sarvamayi Sarvalokathmika Mahishanashini ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Saturday, 2 June 2018

Sri Budha Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||






I shall prostrate before Lord Budha/ planet Mercury, who has serene disposition, he represents serenity of mind, he symbolizes auspiciousness, extreme penance and austerities, he showers abundance of boons, he imparts  knowledge in Shruthi, he symbolizes truth, he resides in the place where truth exists, he sincerely follows vows, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he is imperishable, he is  son of Soma, he is the provider of happiness and welfare, he symbolizes wealth and richness, he augments the clan of Soma, he is eulogized by Veda and he is the essence of Veda and greatest philosophies, he is the source of knowledge of Vedantha, he symbolizes supreme knowledge and he is perceivable through refined knowledge, he is scholarly, he symbolizes pleasure out  of supreme wisdom/he enhances contentment and satisfaction through supreme wisdom, he is benevolent, upright, honest, and sincere, he represent the planet which is always be in motion for the welfare of the Universe and its living beings, he is extremely amicable, he is the essence of various Agamashathras, he is extremely valorous, he is supreme cure for infections, fever and mental illnesses, he is imperishable, he is the provider of Dharma, Arththa, and Kama, he is eternal, he is worshiped by Thridhashadhipa/Lord of Lords/Lord Shiva, he symbolizes supreme intellect, he is profound in various Shasthras, he is mighty Lord, he eradicates worldly bondage of worshiper, he travels through the twisted and curved path, he represents Vasava, and Vasudhadhipa, he has most pleasing disposition, he is most venerable and desirable, he is efficient in playing with words/eloquent, he is absolute truth, he is the essence of truth and he is perceivable through truthfulness, he is most venerable, he is the supreme cure for all the illnesses, he is the cure for accidental and unexpected deaths, he is the source for development in commercial activities, he is most desirable, he represents air and air related illnesses, he has subtle nature, he represents steadfastness, patience, stability, tranquility, and perseverance, he is the source of subtle as well as massive nature, he is invisible, he has great effulgence, he represent mass, he is an attractive gem which multiplies the beauty of sky, he is worshiped in a prescribed manner, he have broad eyes, he augments bliss in scholarly and intellectuals, he has most pleasing nature, he has great radiance, he is instantaneous, he has perfect control over senses, he repesents enthusiasm, cheerfullness, sacrifices etc.. he represents kind of meter and Lord Hara, he was born in Saumyavathsara, he is beloved of Soma, he is magnanimous, he is mounted on celestial vehicle lion, he is omniscient, he has the luster of peacock, he is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness, he is attired in majestic yellow garment, he is golden complexioned and has marvelous beauty, he travels on grand chariot embellished in yellow umbrella and flag, he is decked in protective shield, he is the source of action, he eradicates impurities, he represents Athreyagothra, he is extremely compassionate and amicable, he is the purifier of the Universe, he is adorned in flowers of Champeya and has the luster of Champeya flower, he keeps moving, he is adorned in beautiful ornaments, he is serene, desire less, dispassionate, and fearless, he has the luster of precious yellow metal, he is benevolent and always remains in the association of other planets, he resides in Vahnimandala/solar system on the Arkeshanapradhesha, he is prominent in Tharkkashasthra/debate, he symbolize calmness and contentment, he is promising, he is adorned in various ornaments, he is learned, he is ardent devotee of Madhava, he is Lord of Gemini ascendant/Mithunarashi, he symbolizes piousness, intelligence, cleverness, etc.. he is fond of Kanyarashi/libra, he fulfills the desires of the worshiper and provide abundance of devoutness.


Om Budha Budharchitha Saumya Saumyachiththayathe Nama: | Shubhapradha Dhridavritha Dhridaphala Shruthijalaprabodhaka: ||

Sathyavasa Sathyavachase Shreyasampathaye Nama: | Avyaya Somaja Sukhadha Sreemathe Somavamshapradheepaka: ||

Vedavidhe Vedathathvasha Vedantha Gnanabaskara | Vidhya Vichakshana Vidhushe Vidhvathpreethikaraya Cha ||

Rijave Vishvanukoolasamchara Vishesha Vinayanvitha | Vividhagama Sarajja Veeryavathe Vigathajvara ||

Thrivargaphaladha Anantha Thridhashadhipa Poojitha | Buddhimathe  Bahushathrajja Baline Bandhavimochaka: ||

VakrathiVakragamana Vasava Vasudhadhipa | Prasannavadhana Vandhya  Varenya Vakvilakshana ||

Sathyavathe Sathyasankalpa  Sathyabandhave  Sadhadhara | Sarvarogaprashamana  Sarvamrithyunivaraka: ||

Vanijyanipuna  Vashya  Vathanga Vatharogahrithe | Sthoolaya  Sthairyagunadhyaksha Sthoolasookshmadhikarana ||

Aprakasha  Prakashathma  Ghana Gaganabhooshana | Vidhisthuthya  Vishalaksha  VidhvajjanaManohara ||

Charusheela  Swaprakasha  Chapala  Jithendhriya | Udhangmukha Makhasaktha  Makhadhadipathaye Nama: ||

Haraye  Saumyavathsarasamjatha  Somapriyakaraya Cha | Mahathe Simhadhirooda Sarvajja  Shikhivarnna  Shivamkara ||

Peethambara Peethavapushe  Peethacchaththradhvajangitha | Gadgacharmadhara Karyakartha  Kalushaharaka ||

Athreyagothraja  Athyanthavinaya Vishvapavana |Chambeya Pushpasamkasha Charana  Charubhooshana ||

Veetharaga  Veethabhaya  VishuddhaKanakaprabha | Bandhupriya  Bandhuyuktha  VahnimandalaSamshritha ||

Arkeshananivasastha  Tharkkashathravisharadha | Prashantha  Preethisamyuktha Priyakrithe Priyabhooshana ||

Medhavine  Madhavasaktha Midhunadhipathaye Nama: | Sudhine  Kanyarashiprya  Kamapradha Ghanaphalashraya ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Friday, 1 June 2018

Sri Devasena Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before Goddess Sri Devasena who is extremely gorgeous was born in the celestial world, she is worshiped by all the deities, she symbolizes compassion, she is adorned in various precious ornaments all over the body, she eradicates sufferings of poverty, she is divine personified, she is adorned in divine lotus flower, she eradicates nightmares and unknown fears, she destroys wicked people, she is unblemished, she is attired in majestic yellow silk garment, she resides on the lotus flower, she symbolizes supreme bliss, she is Parathpara,  she is flawless, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she is perceivable to the virtuous, she eradicates sins of the worshiper, she represents Prana in living beings, she is Parashakthi, she is Parameshvari who is beyond human intellect, she is extremely valorous, she symbolizes wealth and all kinds of richnesses, she is most celebrated deity who represents courage, she represents Mahendhri, she is supreme Goddess who is a great illusionist, she is adorned in pearl decorated ornaments, she is the source of supreme bliss, she represents absolute Bhramam, she is Bhramani who is worshiped by Lord Bhrama, she is beloved of Lord Karthikeya , she is lovely, she represents amorous sport, she has the luster of moon, she is worshiped by Lord Vishnu and the whole Universe, she is eulogized by Veda, she  provides of abundance of boons, she lures the heart of Vishakha/Lord Karthikeya, she is pure, she represents thunderbolt, she provides abundance of boons, she is absolute truth and she is the source of truth and various Siddhis, she is dearest darling of Skandha/Lord Karthikeya, she is Sureshvari who is worshiped by all, she is stunningly gorgeous, she is incomparable, she destroys Dhaithyas, she is harmless, she is the provider of happiness, she destroys the wicked demons, she always works for the welfare of Universe and its living beings,  she is blameless, she has the complexion of precious yellow metal, she is adorned in ornaments of  precious yellow metal, she is imperishable, she is worshiped by the whole Universe, she is Lalitha, she is chaste wife, she has long arms, she has long stature, she is timid, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she is incomprehensible, she is extremely valorous, she is serene and firm, she symbolizes terminology, she is safest heaven to worshiper, she has beautiful eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, she is venerated by Amaras/immortals, she is the safest shelter place, she is most alarming to wicked Asuras, she is propitious, she is the daughter of Lord Indhra, she is the dearest darling of son of Lord Shankara, she symbolizes fortune and auspiciousness, she is the provider of abundance of auspiciousness, she is pure, she is the safest heaven to people who are surrendered at her lotus feet, she is most beloved of Mayooravahana/Lord Karthikeya who has peacock as celestial vehicle, she has endless glorious myths, she is void of ego or pride or impurities, she is worshiped by married women with children, she is beloved of the son of Manmathari/Lord Karthikeya, she symbolizes virtues, she is worshiped by Ganas, she is beloved of Gaurisutha/Lord Karthikeya, she eradicates all the impurities and sins of the worshiper, she is prominent member in the family of Gangasutha/Lord Karthikeya, she is clever, her beautiful face has the luster of moon, she is beloved of  Bhava who is adorned in cresecent moon/Chandhrachooda , she is most attractive, she is worshiped by Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, she is beloved of Rudrasoonu/Karthikeya, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she has sweet and melodious voice, she is beloved of son of Lord Mahesha.


Om Sri Devasena Devalokajanani Dhivyasundhari | Devapoojya  Dhayaroopa  Dhivyabaranabhooshitha ||

Dhridhryanashini Devi Dhivyapankajadharini | Dhusvapnanashini Dhushtashamani  Dhoshavarjjitha ||

Peethambari Padmavasa  Paranandha Parathpara | Poornna  Paramakalyani Prakata Papanashini ||

Praneshi Parashakthi Parama  Parameshvari | Mahaveerya  Mahabhoga  Mahapoojya Mahabala ||

Mohahanthri Mahathi Maya  Mukthaharavibhooshitha | Bhramanandha  Bhramaroopa  Bhramini  Bhramapoojitha ||

Karthikeyapriya  Kantha  Kamaroopa  Kaladhara | Vishnupoojya  Vishvavandhya  Vedavedhya  Varapradha ||

Vishakhakantha  Vimala  Vajrijatha  Varapradha | Sathyasandha  Sathyaprabhava Siddhidha Skandhavallabha ||

Sureshvari  Sarvavandhya  Sundhari  Samyavarjjitha |Hathadhaithya  Haniheena Harshadhathri Hathasura ||

Hithakari Heenadhosha Hemamayi Hemabhooshana | Layaheena  Lokavandhya  Lalitha Lalanoththama ||

Lambavamakara  Lamba Lajjadya  Labhadhayini | Achinthya Shantha  Achala Achinthyaroopa Akshara ||

Abhaya Ambhujakshi Amararadhya  Abhayadhayai Namo Nama: | Asurabheethidha Sharmadha Shakrathanaya Shankarathmajavallabha ||

Shubha Shubhapradha  Shuddha  Sharanagathavathsala |Mayooravahanadhayitha Mahamahimashalini ||

Madhaheena Mathrupoojya Manmatharisuthapriya | Gunapoornna  Ganaradhya  Gaurisuthamana: Priya ||

Gathadhosha Gathavandhya Gangajathakudumbini | Chathura  Chandhravadhana  Chandhrachooda Bhavapriya ||

Ramyaroopa Ramavandhya  Rudrasoonu: Manapriya |Mangala  Madhuralapa Maheshathanayapriya ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bhuvaneshvari Ashtakam – Sri Rudrayamala Thanthram- Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











Goddess Sri Parvathi speaks “ Oh! Prabho, Oh! Bhairava/illustrious Bhairava, Oh! Dhayalo/compassionate one, Oh! Bhakthavathsala who is extremely compassionate to worshiper, Oh! Vallabha/dearest darling, kindly narrate the glorious eight verses praising the splendor of Goddess Bhuvaneshvari .”

Lord Shiva speaks “Oh! Devi, listen to me carefully, Sri Bhuvaneshvari Ashtakam is highly propitious hymn, which is capable to bring all the auspiciousness to the three worlds, I shall reverentially prostrate before supreme Goddess Sri Bhuvaneshvari, who is the essence of Universe and its living beings, she is dearest darling of Lord Bhava, she is the provider of Bhukthi/wealth and prosperity and Mukthi/liberation from repeated births, she is most pleasing and has great splendor, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she is Swaha and Swadha as well, she is Yajja and commander of Yajja as well, she is the protector of Universe and its living beings, she eradicates lethargy, laziness,exhaustion in worshiper, she is all pervading, she is omnipotent, she is the core spirit of Universe and its living being, she is most venerable, she is supreme preceptor, she symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge , she imparts  knowledge and wisdom, she is beyond human intellect, she symbolizes Shiva/auspiciousness, she symbolizes Shiva and Vishnu as well, she is imperishable, she symbolizes cause and effect, she has personified as Lakshmi , she has the appearance of fire,  she represents Soma, Ravi, Kala, and Maruthganas, she is the purifier of souls, she has personified as Gayathri, Savithri, Mahamaya and most beloved darling of Hari, she is Parashakthi who has personified as supreme preceptor, she represents Time and she is beyond Time, she is the commander and protector of Universe and its living beings, she symbolizes action and cause as well, she is extremely compassionate.  Oh! Varanane/lovely faced one, the above are the glorious verses praising the splendor of Goddess Sri Bhuvaneshvari, whoever recites or listens to these marvelous verses during the hours of dawn, noon and dusk, with intense faith and devotion would attain all kinds of siddhis, wealth, prosperity, and great admiration, worshiper would be relieved from the troubles of evil spirits/Bhootha, Pretha, Pishacha, and attain supreme bliss with the grace of Goddess Bhuvaneshvari, Oh! Varanane, there are various sacred hymns praising the splendor of Goddess Bhuvaneshvari, but this particular verses described above are considered as highly auspicious, whoever reads or listens to it would attain the eternal presence of Goddess Sri Bhuvaneshvari.”

Sri Devyauvacha –

Prabho Sri Bhairavashreshta  Dhayalo Bhakthavathsala | Bhuvaneshi Sthavam Bhroohi Yadhyahantha Vallabha ||

Eshvara Uvacha –
Shrunu Devi  Pravakshyami Bhuvaneshiashtakam Shubham | Yena Vijjyana Mathrena  Thrailokhyam Mangalam Bhaveth ||

Om Namami  Jagadhadharam Bhuvaneshvari  Bhavapriyam | Bhukthimukthipradham Ramyam Ramaneeyam Subhavaham ||

Thvam  Swaha Thvam Swadha Devi  Thvam Yajja Yajjanayika | Thvam Natha  Thvam Thamoharthrim Vyapya Vyapaka Varjitha ||

Thvamadharasthvamijjya Cha Gnanajjyeam Param Padham | Thvam  Shivastham  Swayam Vishnuthvam Athma  Paramam Avyaya: ||

Thvam Karanashcha  Karyashcha  Lakshmisthvashcha Huthashana |  Thvam Somasthvam Ravi: Kalasthvam Dhatha  Thvashcha  Marutha: ||

Gayathri Thvam Cha Savithri Thvam Maya Thvam Haripriya | Thvamevaika Parashakthisthvameva Gururoopadhrik ||

Thvam Kala Thvam  Kalatheetha Thvameva  Jagathamshriya: | Thvam Sarvakaryam Sarvasya  Karanam Karunamayi ||

Idham Ashtakamadhyaya  Bhuvaneshya  Varanane | Thrisandhyam Shraddhaya  Marthyo Ya: Padeth Preethamanasa : ||

Siddhayo Vashagasthasya  Sambadho Vashaga  Grihe | Rajano Vashamayanthi Sthothrasyasya  Prabhavatha: ||

Bhootha Pretha  Pishachadhya  Nekshanthe  Tham Dhisham Graha: | Yam Yam Kamam Pravashchetha  Sadhaka: Preethamanasa||

Tham  Thamavapnothi Kripaya  Bhuvaneshya  Varanane | Anena Sadhrusham Sthothram Na Samam Bhuvanathraye ||

Sarvasampathpradhamidham Pavanananshcha  Pavanam | Anena  Sthothravaryena  Sadhithena  Varanane |Sampadho Vashamayanthi Bhuvaneshya: Prasadhatha: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||