Sri Sita Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Sri Anandharamayanam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sage Agasthya speaks “ Oh! Sutheekshna, listen to me carefully, I shall narrate the glorious verses praising the splendor of Goddess Sita, it is highly propitious, hundred and eight sacred names of Goddess Sita is highly auspicious therefore whoever reads or listen to it would remain successful in their lives, worshiper would remain virtuous, fortunate, happy, healthy, wealthy, ultimately attain the supreme abode of Sri Vaikundham.”

||Nyasa: ||

The hundread and eight sacred names of Goddess Sita was composed by  Rishi Agasthya,  it has Anushtup as Chandhass, RamA as Beejam, Mathulingi as Shakthi, Padmakshaja as Keelakam, Avanija as Asthram, Janakaja as protective shield, Moolakasuramardhini as Paramamanthra, it is recited to please Sri Seetharamachandhra, in order to get fulfill all the desires.

||Karanyasa: ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sita, and offer humble salutation with my thumb, I shall prostrate before Goddess Sita/RamA and offer humble salutation with my index finger, I shall prostrate before Goddess Sita/Mathulingi and offer humble salutation with my middle finger, I shall prostrate before Goddess Sita/Padmakshaja and offer humble salutation with my ring finger, I shall prostrate before Goddess Sita/Avanija and offer humble salutation with my little finger, I shall prostrate before Goddess Sita/Janakaja and offer humble salutation with my palm and back of the palm.

|| Anganyasa: ||

I shall prostrate before Goddess Sita and offer humble salutation by touching my heart, I shall prostrate before RamA and offer humble salutation by touching my head, I shall prostrate before Mathulingi and offer humble salutation by touching my tuft, I shall prostrate before Padmakshaja and offer humble salutation by  touching my three eyes, I shall prostrate before  Janakathmaja, and wear it as protective shied, I shall prostrate before Moolakasuramardhini and offer salutations to all the directions.

|| Dhyanam ||

I shall meditate upon Goddess Sita who is Vamangi /most desirable,  noble, virtuous consort of Sri Raghunayaka, she takes immense pleasure in accompanying Vipra/Lord Rama,  she has most beautiful eyes, she is protected by Vipra, she is attired is marvelous garment which has the resemblance of streak of lightning, she eradicates worldly bondage of worshiper, she  always fix her gaze at the lotus feet of  Raghava.

“I shall meditate upon Goddess Sita  who is divine personified as Vaidhehi/born in the city of Vidharbha, she is beloved consort of Raghava, she is RamA who is most desirable to Rama, she is the annihilator of demons, she symbolizes hidden gem, she is Mathulingi as well as Maithili/presiding deity of Mithila, she is the provider of happiness and contentment, she is Padmajaksha who has the eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, her eyes has the luster of lotus flower, she has beautiful smile,  she is adorned in marvelous anklets that produces tinkling noises, she resides in the supreme abode Sri Vaikundham, she symbolizes wealth and prosperity, she is the provider of liberation from repeated births, she symbolizes amorous sport, she has personified as daughter of King Janaka, she has golden color complexion, she has most beautiful limbs, she speaks pleasantly/sweetly, she is Kushambika, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she is the mother of Lava, she is most beautiful, her lotus feet are venerated by Hanuman, she is adorned in beautiful Keyoora, she resides in the middle of Ashokavana, she enticed demon Ravana and she was disgraced by him, she has beautiful eye brows, long and curly hair locks, she symbolizes ray of light, she represents Rajassic, Sathvik, and Thamassic nature, she symbolizes fire, she was yearned for golden antelope, she resided in the hermitage of Rishi Valmiki, she is chaste, she is Mahamaya, she is attired in crisp saffron clothe, her eyes has the resemblance to the eyes of antelope, her lips has the appearance of Bimba fruits, she is proficient in Dhanurvidhya/art of archery, she has pleasant disposition, she is daughter-in-law of Dhasharatha, she symbolizes sacred syllables, and intellect, she is divine personified as daughter of Janaka, she is the protector of three worlds, she has personified as Annapoornna, Mahalakshmi, Saraswathi, andGauri, she is valorous and timid as well, she is serene, she symbolizes nourishment, prosperity,  and appeasement,  she is the presiding deity of Ayodhya, she is skillful, she follows strict disciplines, she is contented, she venerates Goddess Gauri, she is RamA, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she has high and large raised bosom resembles to golden vessels, she is worshiped by Suras, she symbolizes courage, loveliness, awareness, intelligence, etc. she is brilliant, she has subtle form, she has embodied as Earth, she has attractive physical features, she is adorned in golden bangles, she is faithful wife of Rama, she is precious ornament to Raghava, she is most pleasing to Raghava, she always immerses in the service to Rama, she is adorned in marvelous gem decorated earrings,  she is positioned on the left of Rama, she takes immense delight in the company of Ramachandhra, she takes immense joy in the water sport in the river Sarayu, she is most desirable and charming wife of Rama, she has golden yellow complexion, she symbolizes piousness, she has glorious myths and endless fame, she is Kalavathi, she has beautiful neck that has the appearance of conch, she has attractive thighs, she has the gait of elephant, her soul is devoted to Rama, she immerses in the veneration of Rama, she is beloved consort of Rama, her limbs represents  lotus feet of Rama, she always immerses in the praise of Rama, she takes pleasure in the nearness and embrace of Rama, she is inseparable consort of Rama, she is the purifier of soul, she showers abundance of boons, she is Kamadhenu/divine wish fulfilling cow, she is contented always, she is Mathulingi, she is adorned in highly fragrant sandalwood paste, she is the slayer of Moolakasura.  Oh! Sutheekshna,  above are the glorious hundred and eight names of Goddess Sita, it is highly propitious, it should be recited with intense devotion and faith, it is capable to provide Bhukthi as well Mukthi to worshiper, these are highly auspicious hymns.  Whoever listens to these glorious hymns would be blessed with all kinds of auspiciousness, it should recite during the hours of dawn, and worship of Goddess Sita would fulfill all the desires of the worshiper.”

Agasthyruvacha –

Yevam Sutheekshna  Seethaya: Kavacham  They Mayeritham | Atha: Param Shrunushvanyath Seethaya: Sthothram Uththamam ||

Yasmin Ashtoththaramshatham Seethanamani Santhi Hi | Ashtoththarashatham Seetham Namnam Sthothramanuththamam ||

Ye Padanthi  Narasthvathra Thesham Cha  Saphalo Bhava: | They Dhanya  Manava  Loke  The Vaikundam Vrajanthi Hi ||

||Nyasa: ||

||Asya Sri  Seethanamanashtoththara Shathamanthrasya  Agasthya Rishi: | Anushtup Chandha: | Ramethi Beejam | Mathulingeethi Shakthi: | Padmakshajethi Keelakam | Avanijethyasthram | Janakajethi Kavacham | Moolakasura Mardhineethi Paramo Manthra: | Sree Seetharamachandhra  Preethyarththam Sakala Kamana Siddhyarththam Jape Viniyoga: ||

||Karanyasa: ||

||Om Seethayai Angushtabhyam Nama: | Om Ramayai Tharjjaneebhyam Nama: | Om Mathulingyai  Madhyamabhyam Nama: | Om Padmajakshayai  Anamikabhyam Nama: | Om Avanijayai Kanishtikabhyam Nama: | Om Janakajayai Karathalakaraprishtabhyam Nama: ||

|| Anganyasa: ||

Om Seethayai Hridhayaya Nama:  |  Om Ramayai Shirase Swaha | Om Mathulingyai Shikhayai Vashat | Om  Padmakshajayai Nethrathrayaya Vaushat | Om Janakathmajayai Asthraya Phat | Om Moolakasuramardhinyai Ithi Dhigbandha: ||

|| Dhyanam ||

Vamange  Raghunayakasya  Ruchire  Ya Samsthitha Shobhana | Ya Vipradhipa Yana Ramya  Nayana Ya  Viprapalanana | Vidhyuth Punjja Virajamana Vasana  Bhakarththi Sangattana | Srimadh Raghava  Padhapadmayugala Nyasthekshana Savathu ||

Sri Seetha  Janaki Devi  Vaidhehi  Raghavapriya | Ramavanisutha Rama Rakshanantha Praharini ||

Rathnaguptha  Mathulingi Maithili Bhakthathoshadha | Padmakshaja  Kanjjanethra  Smithasya  Noopuraswana ||

Vaikundanilaya  Ma Sri: Mukthidha Kamaroopini | Nripathmaja  Hemavarnna  Mridhulangi  Subhashini ||

Kushambika  Dhivyadhacha Lavamatha Manohara | Hanumath Vandhithapadha  Mugdha Keyoora Dharini ||

Ashokavana Madhyastha  Ravanadhiga Mohini | Vimanasamsthitha  Subhru Sukeshi Rashananvitha ||4

Rajoroopa  Sathvaroopa  Thamasi  Vahnivasini | Hemamrigasaktha  Chiththa  Valmikashramavasini ||

Pathivratha Mahamaya  Peethakausheya Vasini | Mriganethra  Cha BImboshti Dhanurvidhya Visharadha ||

Saumyaroopa  Dhasharathasnusha  Chamara Veejitha | Sumedha  Dhuhitha Dhivyaroopa  Thrailokyapalini ||

Annapooornna Mahalakshmi: Dheera Lajja  Cha Saraswathi | Shanthi: Pushti : Shama Gauri  Prabhayodhya  Nivasini ||

Vasanthasheelatha  Gauri Snana  Santhushta Manasa | Ramanama  Bhadhrasamstha  Hemakumbha Payodhara ||

Surarchitha  Dhrithi: Kanthi: Smrithir Medha  Vibhavari | Laghu Dhara  Vararoha  Hemakankana Manditha ||

Dhvija Pathnyarpitha  Nijabhoosha  Raghava Thoshini | Sreerama  Sevanaratha  Rathnathadanga Dharini ||

Ramavamanga  Samstha Cha  Ramachandhraika  Ranjjini | Sarayoojala Sankreeda  Karini Ramamohini ||

Suvarnna  Thulitha Punya  PUnyakeerthi: Kalavathi | Kalakanda  Kambukanda  Rambhoroor Gajagamini ||

Ramarpithamana Ramavandhitha  Ramavallabha | Sreeramapadha Chihnanga  Ram Ramethi Bhashini ||

Ramaparyanga  Shayana  Rananghri Kshalini Vara | Kamadhenanva Santhushta  Mathulinga  Karadhritha ||

Dhivyachandhana Samstha  Sree  Moolakasura Mardhini | Yevam Ashtoththaram Shatham Seetham Namnam Su Punyadham ||

Ye Padanthi Nara  Bhoomya  The Dhanya: Swargagamina: | Ashtoththaram  Shathamnamnam Seethaya: Sthothramuththamam ||

Japaneeyam Prayathnena  Sarvadha  Bhakthipoorvakam | Santhi  Sthothranyaneka  Ni Punyadhani Mahanthi Cha ||

Nanena Sadhrishaneeha  Thani Sarvani Bhoosura | Sthothranam Uththamam Chedham Bhukthi Mukthi  Pradham Nrinam ||

Yevam Sutheekshna  They Proktham Ashtoththaram  Shatham Shubham | Seethanamnam  Punyadhamcha  Shravanan Mangalapradham ||

Narai: Pratha: Samuththaya  Padithavyam Prayathnatha: | Seetha Poojana  Kalepi Sarva Vanchithadhayakam ||

|| Ithi  Sri Shathakodi Ramacharithanthargatha Srimadh Anandharamayane  Valmikiye Manoharakande  Seethashtoththara Shathanama Sthothram Sampoornnam ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Meenakshi Sundareshvara Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/supreme bliss and Shambhu /beneficient as well, he resides on the beautiful hermitage located on the banks of striking river packed with golden lotus flowers, hut made of leaves, he is relentlessly served by celestial bull Nandi, he has the brilliance of millions of Adithya, he is in the pleasurable company of Aparnna/Goddess Parvathi who undertakes severe penances without consuming, leaves, he is adorned in Vasuki as ornaments. I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/supreme bliss and Shambhu /beneficent as well, he is adorned in Jahnuja/sacred river Ganga who is the daughter of Sage Jahnu, and crescent moon which spreads extreme luster on the matted hair locks, he has Surya, Chandhra and Agni as three beautiful lotus like eyes, he is adorned in King of serpent as magnificent ear ornaments, he is always surrounded by pious and righteous people, I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/supreme bliss and Shambhu /beneficent as well, he is eulogized by Chathurmukha/Lord Bhrama, Aravindha/Lord Vishnu with sacred hymns, he is inseparable from  the sister of Chathurbhuja/Lord Vishnu, her eternal presence with him multiplies the brilliance of him, he is the provider of Chathurvidhaphala such as Dharma, Arththa, Kama and Moksha, he enthusiastically performs cosmic dance, I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/supreme bliss and Shambhu /beneficent as well, he is adorned in crescent moon which spreads extreme luster, he has pleasing smile on face which reveals sparkling line of teeth, his auspicious face releases supreme radiance, he holds Kapalam/skull on hand, he is the provider of liberation from repeated births, he always immerses in the deep meditation of Lord Vishnu, I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/supreme bliss and Shambhu /beneficent as well, he was worshiped by Achyutha with thousands of lotus flowers, at one point he offered one of his eyes resembles to lotus flower as a part of veneration of Lord Shiva with intense devotion, Lord Shiva was pleased at the devotion of Lord Vishnu and offered powerful discus which has the radiance of thousands of Adhithya. I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/supreme bliss and Shambhu /beneficent as well, he is mounted on the Earth as grand chariot, Lord Bhrama as Charioteer, Mount Meru as bow, Lord Vishnu as powerful arrows, and the chariot is pulled by four Vedas as horses, I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/supreme bliss and Shambhu /beneficent as well, he has personified as fierce Veerabhadhra who produces boisterous roars of lion, it horrified  Veda and the spectators of the grand Yagna of Dhakshaprajapathi, though it was alarming to the whole world, finally reinstated peace and provided shelter to all the deities who were present on the Yagna, I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is Sadhashiva/supreme bliss and Shambhu /beneficent as well, he has protected the son of Mrikandu/Markandeya from untimely death, he is smeared in highly frangrant musk, he has supreme brilliance resembles to nectar, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he has embodied as Universe and its living beings, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva who is seated majestically on the Kanakagiri/Mount Meru/golden mountain  whose lotus feet is venerated by Madhuripu who crushed the pride of demon Madhu, and all the deities, in a prescribed manner, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shiva along with Goddess Meenakshi who is inseparable from him, he performs marvelous cosmic dance, he has personified as Halasyanatha, he is Maheshvara whose throat is adorned in toxic venom which made the throat blue in color, whoever read or listens to the glorious verses with intense devotion and faith would be blessed with long life, good health, and all kinds of wealth and richness.

Su Varnna Padmini Thadantha  Dhivya Harmyavasine | Suparnna Vahanapriyaya Sooryakodithejase | Aparnnaya  Viharine  Phanadharendhradharine | Sadha Namashivaya The  Sadhashivaya  Shambhave ||

Su ThungaBhanga Jahnuja  Sudhamshuganda Maulaye | Pathanga Pankaja  Suhrith Kripeedayoni Chakshushe |Bhujangaraja  Kundalaya  Punyashali Bandhave |Sadha Namashivaya The Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Chathurmukhana Naravindha Vedhageethamoorthaye | Chathurbhujanuja Shareera  Shobhamanamoorthaye | Chathurvidharththa Dhana Shaundathandava Swaroopine | Sadha  Namashivya The Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Sharannishakara Prakasha  Mandhahasa  Manjjuladhara  Pravala Bhasamana Vakthramandala Shriye | Karaspurath Kapalamuktha  Vishnurakthapayine | Sadha Namashivya The Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Sahasra Pundareeka Poojanaika Shoonyadharshana | Sahasvanethra Kalpitharchanachyuthaya  Bhakthitha: | Sahasrabhanu Mandala Prakasha Chandhradhayine |  Sadha Namashivaya The Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Rasarathaya  Ramyapathra Bhridhrangapanaye | Rasadharendhra Chapa Shinjjinikrithanilashine |Swa Sarathikrithajanunna Vedaroopavajine | Sadha Namashivaya The Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Athipragalbha Veerabhadhra  Simhanadha  Garjjitha | Shruthi Prabheetha Dhakshayaga  Bhoginakasadhmanam | Gathipradhaya  Garjjitha Akhila Prapanchasakshine | Sadha Namashivaya The Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Mrikandusoonu  Rakshanavadhootha  Dhandapanaye | Su Gandamandala Spurath Prabhajitha Amrithamshave | Akhandabhoga  Sambadharthi Loka Bhavithathmane | Sadha Namashivaya The Sadhashivaya Shambhave ||

Madhuripu Vidhi Shakra Mukhya Devairapai Niyamarchitha Padhapankajaya | Kanakagiri Sharasanaya Thubhyam Rajathasabapathaye  Nama: Shivaya ||

Halasyanathaya  Maheshvaraya  Halahalalankritha Kandharaya | Meenkshanaya: Pathaye  Shivaya Namo Nama: Sundharathandavaya ||

Thvaya Krithamidham Sthothram  Ya: Padeth Bhakthisamyutha: | Thasya Ayur Dheergham Aroghyam Sampathashcha  Dhadhamyaham ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Meenakshi Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Sri Meenakshi  who has personified as Mathangi/daughter of Sage Mathanga, she is Vijaya/unconquerable, she is Shyama who has the complexion of dark clouds, she has personified as Sacchi, she is fond of parrot,  she is fond of Kadamba woods, she dwells in the peak of mountains, she is fond of Kadamba flowers, her eyes are soaked in the consumption of nectar, she is too compassionate to her staunch devotees, she is the Goddess of sacred chants, she is Pushpini, she represent Vedic hymns, she is ShivA who is beloved consort of Lord Shiva, she is Kalavathi, she is attired in crimsoned colored majestic garments, she is stunningly gorgeous, she resides as summit of Universe, she resides in the middle of sacred Chakra, she has the luster of moon, she is venerated by Hara and she takes immense pleasure in the passionate sport with Hara, she represents Yoni, she is Maheshvari , she is beloved of Baga/surya, moon, Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, she is worshiped by Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, she represents prosperity and good fortune, she symbolizes wealth and all kinds of richness, she has four hands, she has beautiful long and curly hair, she has beautiful smile on her face, she is fond of consumption of nectar, she has personified as Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, she has personified as beloved consort of Lord Shiva, she represents the soul of Lord Shiva, she has personified as Rajyalakshmi who provides all kinds of auspiciouness including Kingdom, she is eternal, she resides in the pleasure garden of Kadamba trees, she plays melodious music on Veena, she has attractive neck resembles to conch, she has personified as Kameshi who is the consort of Lord Kameshvara, she represents fire sacrifices, she takes immense pleasure in melodious music and divine sounds, she has the luster blue lily, she has personified as the daughter of Sage Mathanga, she is Lakshmi, she is omnipresent, she is omniscient, she is adorned in highly fragrant sandalwood paste, she holds bunch of grains on her hand, she is adorned in Kasthuri, she has beautiful eye lashes, her beautiful lips has the resemblance to Bimba fruits, she is most desirable, she symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, she is Bhagavathi, she takes immense delight in the consumption of nectar, she has adorned in marvelous ear ornaments, she is highly confidential, she is beautiful young woman enchanted by Purusha, she is Kimkari who is eulogized by Bhoothaganas, she was born in illustrious clan, she represents terminology, she has lustrous cheeks and forehead resembles to streak of lightning, she is adorned in pearls and various precious gem decorated ornaments all over the body, she  has beautiful nose, she has slender waist and attractive limbs, she has personified as Srividhya, she resides in the ocean of nectar, she is Bhuvaneshvari, she has large and high raised bosom, she symbolizes Bhramavidhya, and Mahavidhya, she has various incarnations, she represents Yanthric rites, she takes immense pleasure in amorous sport, she is the epitome of beauty in the three worlds, she is most desirable, she holds parrot in her hand, she resides as soul in living beings, she is source of happiness in the Universe, she is beyond Kalpa/she is beyond human intellect as well, she resides in Kundalini Chakra, she is adorned in crescent moon on her crown, she is virtuous, she is beyond human intellect, she has various incarnations and she symbolizes supreme bliss, she is seated on the majestic throne decorated in precious gem, she is seated on the lotus flower, she symbolizes Kamakala/amorous sport, she is fond of self manifested flowers, she symbolizes auspiciousness, she is Shambhavi, she provides knowledge in all fields, she provides excellence in speech, she represents highly confidential Upanishadh, she  captivates illustrious Kings, she accepts oblation from fire sacrifices, she is watchful, she witnesses all the happenings in the Universe, she is the source of Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Esha, she is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness to worshiper, she is highly confidential and preserves the same as confidential always, she is kind, she symbolizes nectar, she has personified as Lakshmi while churning the ocean for nectar of immortality, she is the provider of permanent happiness and emancipation, she is chaste wife of Lord Shiva, she is the provider of all kinds of wealth and richness, she symbolizes Bhramavidhya, she is Shyamala and Ambika as well, she is Mahla Thripurasundhari who is  the consort of Bhavadeva, Eshanadeva, Sarvasyadeva, Pashupathideva, Ugradeva, Rudradeva, Bheemasyadeva, Mahathodevasya, she has personified as Meenakshi, she is Parameshvari who is Paradevatha and Ambika as well.

Om Mathangi  Vijaya  Shyama  Sachiveshyai Shukapriya |Neepapriya  Kadambeshi Madhakoornnithalochana ||

Bhakanauraktha  Manthreshi Pushpini ShivA | Kalavathi Rakthavasthra  Abirama  Sumadhyama ||

Thrikonamadhyanilaya  Charuchandhravathamsini | Hara: Poojya Hara: Keli Yoniroopa  Maheshvari ||

Bhagapriya  Bhagaradhya  Subhaga  Bhagamalini | Chathurbhahave Suveni Charuhasini ||

Madhupriya Srijanani Sharvani Shivathmika | Rajalakshmipradha  Nithya  Neepodhana Nivasini ||

Veenavathi Kambukandi Kameshi Yajjaroopini | Sangeetharasika  Nadhapriya Neelothpaladhyuthyai Nama: ||

Mathangathanaya  Lakshmi Vyapini Sarvajja | Dhivyachandhanadhigdhangi Yavakarardhrapadhambuja ||

Kasthoorithilaka Subhru Bhimbhoshti Madhalasa | Vidhyarajjyi Bhagavathi  Sudhapananumodhini ||

Shankha Thadangini Guhya  Yoshith Purushamohini | Kimkari Bhoothageervani  Kaulini Akshararoopini ||

Vidhyuthkapolaphalaka Muktharathnavibhooshitha | Sunasana  Thanumadhya  Srividhya  Sudhasagaravasini ||

Bhuvaneshvari  Prathusthanyai Bhramavidhya Sudhasagaravasini |Anavadhyangi Yanthrini Rathilolupa ||

Thrailokhyasundhari Ramya  Keeradharini | Athmaikasumukibhutha Jagadhahaladhakarini ||

Kalpatheetha  Kundalini  Kaladhara Manasvini | Achinthyanandhavibhava  Rathnasimhasaneshvari ||

Padmasana  Kamakala  Swayambhukusumapriya | Kalyani Nithyapushpa  Shambhavi Sarvavidhyapradhayini ||

Vachyai Guhyopanishadh Uththama Nripavashyakari | Bhothryai Jagath Prathyakshasakshini ||

Bhrama Vishnu Esha Janani Sarvasaubhagyadhayini |Guhyathi  Guhya Gopthryai Nithyaklinna Amrithothbhava ||

Kaivalyadhathri  Vashini Sarvasampathpradhayini | Bhramavidhya Mahavidhya  Shyamalambika Bhavadevasyapathni ||

Sarvasya Devasyapathni Eshanadevasyapathni | Pashupather Devasyapathni Ugradevasya Pathni ||

Rudradevasya Pathni Bheemasyadevasya Pathni | Sri Lalithamahathripurasundhari  Meenakshi  Parameshvari  Paradevatha ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Ganga Lahari – Lyrics and meanings 1 - 10

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall meditate upon sacred river Goddess Ganga who symbolizes perfection, auspiciousness, and all kinds of wealth and richness; she is divine consort of Khandaparashu/Shiva, embodied as sacred river in order to perform various amusements, she symbolizes Veda and Vedanga and she is eulogized by them, she has embodied as sacred water course and resides on the matted hair locks of Lord Shiva which is capable to eradicate the sufferings of poverty, miseries, grief, wickedness and cruelty  of worshiper  the moment he/she witnesses the sacred water course, her sacred water course symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, it imparts the knowledge of Bhramam, it eradicates the impurities like a preceptor, her powerful sacred water currents symbolizes wealth and prosperity, her sacred waters has the brilliance of sun in the early hours of dawn, she is Herambajanani who is the mother of Lord Heramba/Ganesha, her auspicious grace  has the capabilities to eradicate commotion, pride,agitation etc.. Lord Hara adorned her powerful water currents in his matted hair lock before she descending down to earth, she has descended down to Earth in order to eradicate miseries and sorrows, extreme fears and anxieties of the living beings, Oh! Amba,  Oh! Bhageerathi, you have decided to descend down to Earth with little pride, as a safest heaven to distressed and desolate people,  whoever whether intentionally or unintentionally  remembers your splendorous sacred water course which has the luster of moon would get relieved from the darkness of ignorance,  your sacred water course  is eulogized by all the deities, Oh! Amba, kindly eradicate our three kinds of sins and miseries, whoever sacrifices wealth,  prosperity and kingdom just like grass, and resides on the sacred river bank and consume the nectar like your sacred waters, would attain immense bliss  and attain highest of the status of Nirvana, in the early hours of dawn kings and chaste women take holy dip in your sacred waters, your river banks are packed with the animals and pious people and blissfully explore through the pleasure gardens, whoever remember your marvelous myths and eulogizes your glories would get relieved from sins and miseries, it is highly propitious to eulogize your glories , kindly reside in the lotus like my face at the time of departing this material world, your marvelous water course flowing sportively with great joy witnessed by multitude of people as well as mountains, you have descended down to Earth in order to eradicate the miseries and sorrows of repeated births, your sacred river bank is capable to shove off all those troubles of living beings, your sacred river banks are the dwelling place of deities, you have descended down to Earth in order to elevate the soul, you are beyond description,  you are eternal, your endless glories are capable to chase away the darkness of ignorance, you are pure, you symbolizes highest of philosophies, your sacred river banks are capable to eradicate worldly bondage.

Samridhdham Saubhagyam Sakalavasudhaya: Kimapi Than |Mahaishvaryam Leelajanitha Jagatha: Gandaparasho: | Shrutheenam Sarvasvam Sukrithamatha Moortham  Sumanasam| Sudhasodharyam They  Salilamashivam Na: Shamayathu ||

Dharidhranam Dhainyam Dhurithamatha  Dhurvasanahridham | Dhrutham  Dhoori Kurvan Sakridhapi Gatho Dhrishtisaranim | Api DhragaVidhyadhrumadhalanadheeksha Gururiha| Pravahasthe Varam  Shriyamayamaparam  Dhishathu Na: ||

Udhancchan Marththanda Spudakapada Herambajanani | Kataksha Vyakshepakshana Janitha  Samkshobha Nivaha: | Bhavanthu Thvangantho Harashirasi Gangathanubhuvastharanga: Proththunga  Dhurithabhayabhangaya Bhavatham ||

Thvalambadhamba Spurathlaghugarvena Sahasa | Maya Sarveavajja Saranimatha  Neetha: Suragana: | Indhaneemaudhasyam Bhajasi  Yadhi Bhageerathi Thadha | Niradharo Ha Rodhimi Kathaya  Keshamiha Pura: ||

Smrithim Yatha  Pumsamakritha Sukrithanamapi Cha Ya | Haranthyanthasthandhram Thimiramiva Chandhrashusarani: | Iyam  Sa The Moorthi: Sakalasura  Samsevya Salila | Mamantha: Santhapam Thrividhamapi Papam Cha Haratham ||

Api Prajyam Rajyam Thrinamiva  Parithyajya  Sahasa | Viloladhvaneeram Thava Janani Theeram Shrithavatham | Sudhatha: Swadheeya Salilabharamathripthi Pibatham | Jananamanandha: Parihasathi Nirvanapadhaveem ||

Prabhathe  Snatheenam Nripathiramaneenam  Kuchathadigatho Yavanmathar Milathi Thava  Thoyair Mrigamadha: | Mrigasthavadhvaimanika  Shathasahasrai: Parivritha | Vishanthi Swacchandham Vimalavapusho Nandhanavanam ||

Smritham Sadhya: Swantham Virachayathi Shantham Sakridhapi | Prageetham Yathpapam Jadithi Bhavathapam Cha Harathi | Idham Thadhangethi  Shravanaramaneeyam Khalu Padham | Mama  Pranapranthe  VadhanaKamalanthar Vilasathu ||

Yadhantha:  Gelantho Bahulathara Santhoshabaritha | Na Kaka  Nakadheeshvara NagaraSakangshamanasa: | Nivasalokanam Janimarana Shokapaharanam | Thadhe Thaththe Theeram  Shramashamanadheeram  Bhavathu Na: ||

Na Yath Sakshathdhvedhairapi Galithabedhairavasitham | Na Yasmin Jeevanam Prasarathi  Manovagavasara: |Nirakaram Nithyam Nijamahima  Nirvasithathamo| Vishuddham  Yaththathvam Surathadini Thathvam Na  Vishaya: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Ramasthuthi: – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Victory to supreme Lord Rama!  Victory to Lord Ramachandhra! Victory to Lord Sriramabadhra! Victory to Seethabhirama who is beloved of Goddess Sita! Victory to Lokabhirama who is beloved of the whole Universe! Victory to Ravananthaka who is the slayer of demon Ravana, Oh! Rama, kindly bless us with your eternal presence in our hearts, I shall prostrate before Rama who  is Raghavathma born in the illustrious clan of Raghu, he is Ramapathi who is beloved of Goddess RamA, he has mesmerizing physical features, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Narayana who is personified as Rama on Earth, I shall repreatedly prostrate before supreme Lord who is the commander of deities, Lord of Swaha, he is the provider of abundance of boons, he represents Pithrus, Niruthi, and Water, he is the safest heaven and guides us to cross the ocean of worldly existence, he represents wealth, he is kind and compassionate, he is the Lord of living beings, he is the Lord of stars and planets, he is the Lord of deities, Lord Agni, and Lord Ganesha, he is the Lord of Army of deities, he is Lord of sacred rivers, he is  Lord of Pramathaganas, Victory to divine personified as supreme bliss ! he is Paramathma and Parambhramam as well, Victory to Padmaskha who has eyes resembles to  lotus flower! he represents pure intellect/Chinmaya and Parapara as well, Victory to Narayana who showers abundance of boon ! he resides in the supreme abode of Sri Vaikundham, I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Narayana who is wielded in Shankha, Chakra, Gadha, and Padmam, I shall prostrate before Hari who is the slayer of demon Madhu, he is Vasudeva who is unconquerable and protector of living beings, I shall prostrate before Lord Narayana who eradicates hellish torture, I shall prostrate before Jagathpathi who is personified as Shauri and he represents all the deities, he is Parama, Parapara, Parambhrama, Para, Paramathma, and Purusha, he is flawless, he is Acchyutha who is unconquerable , Anantha who is eternal, he is beyond human intellect, he is imperishable, he has numerous forms, he is firm, he is matchless, he is the provider of state of renunciation/Nirvana, he is eternal, he is pure and serene, he is void of Ragadhvesha, he is unblemished, he is pure, he is impartial and honest, he has no impurities, he is beyond gunas, he is the Lord of Universe and its living beings, he is the essence of Veda and Vedantha, he is eulogized by sacred hymns, he undergoes cosmic sleep, he has no specific form, he is worshiped by the immortals/deities, he has no desires, he undertakes the function of preservation, he is unique, he is Narayan who is nectar to passionate devotees, he symbolizes truth and wisdom, he represents all the deities, he is primeval, he represents sathvik nature, he is worshiped by illustrious Sanakadhis, he represents greatest philosophies, he represents supreme wisdom and knowledge, I shall prostrate before Lord Vishnu who is Purushadhyaksha, I shall prostrate before Lord Rama who is too compassionate to his ardent devotees, I shall prostrate before Lord Vishnu who is personified as Hrishikesha and Bhargavarama, I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Narayana, I shall surrender to you and offer all my deeds to you, Oh! Jagathpathe, kindly forgive all my mistakes and sins, Oh! Jagannatha, kindly eradicate repeated births and death, Oh! Rama who has the brilliance of millions of Adhithya, he is the Lord of distressed and desolate people, he is wielded in powerful bow and arrow on his lotus like hand, he is Rama who is truly compassionate, he is attired in majestic silk garments, he is adorned in gem decorated ear ornaments and various precious ornaments all over the body, his beautiful eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, I shall meditate upon supreme Lord who is the cause for the origin of Kamalothbhava/Lord Bhrama. I shall meditate upon Lord Rama who has powerful arms, he is the beloved consort of Goddess Janaki, he is Ramanatha and Ramanathmarama who is beloved of all, he is Vishnu who is personified as Rama who is the delight of Goddess Sita, he is Ramaramana who was born in the illustrious clan of Raghu, he is Rama who is flawless among the men, he is too compassionate,  he is the source of creation, preservation and destruction at the end of Yuga, he is Rama who is the delight of Dhasharatha, he is Hrishikesha who is the Lord of senses, he is Rama who is the beloved son of Kausalya, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Jagathpathi who is Ramapathi as well, he is Dhasharathi who is eternal, he is Vedapathi and Devapathi as well, he is Makhapathi who is the Lord of fire sacrifices and Dharapathi/consort of Goddess Earth as well, he is Dharmapathi who is the Lord of righteousness and Seethapathi who is the Lord of Goddess Seetha  as well, he is ocean of mercy and he is most charming, I shall prostrate before Rama who is Ramachandhra andRamabhadhra  as well,  Oh! Bhagavan I shall always prostrate before you and I shall always contemplate upon your lotus feet.

Parashurama Sthuthi:

I shall prostrate before Lord Parashurama who is the slayer of Karthaveeryarjuna, Oh! Thaponidhe who undertakes severe penances, kindly protect us, Oh! Compassionate one, who elevated the glories of Marththandakulam/Suryakulam, Oh! Renukathmaja who is the son of Devi Renuka, Oh! Vibho, kindly  protect us, Oh! Parashupani who is wielded in powerful weapon Parashu, kindly protect our clan, Oh! Parameshvarapriya, kindly protect us always, Oh! Thapovaridhe who symbolizes extreme penance, Oh! Bhrigupathi who was born in the illustrious clan of Bhrigu, Oh! Vibho, I shall surrender at your lotus feet.

Sri Rama Rama Rama Sriramachandhra Jaya | Sri Rama Rama Rama Sriramabhadhra Jaya ||

Sri Rama Rama Rama Seethabhirama Jaya | Sri Rama Rama Ram Sri Lokabhirama Jaya ||

Sri Rama Ram Ram Ravananthaka Rama | Sri Rama Mama Hridhirmatham Rama Rama ||

Sri Raghavathma Rama Sri Rama Ramapathe | Sri Rama Ramaneeya Vigraha Namosthuthe ||

Narayanaya Nama: Narayana Nama | Narayanaya Nama: Narayana ||

Surasanghathipathi Thadhanu Swahapathi | Varadha Pithrupathi Niruthi Jalapathi | Tharasa Sadhagathi Sadhayam Nidhipathi | Karunanidhi Pashupathi Nakshathrapathi | Suravahinipathi Thanayan Ganapathi | Suravahinipathi Pramathabhoothapathi  Namo Nama:||

Paramanandhamoorthe Bhagavan Jaya Jaya | Parama Paramathman Parambharamkhya Jaya | Para Chinmaya Parapara Padmaksha Jaya | Varadha Narayana Vaikunda Jaya Jaya ||

Namasthe Devadeva Shankhachakrabjadhara: | Namasthe Vasudeva Madhusoodhana Hare | Namasthe Narayana Namasthe Narakare | Samastheshvara Shaure Namasthe Jagathpathe ||

Parama Parapara Parabhramakhya Para | Paramathma Para Purushan Paripoornna | Acchyutha Ananthan Avyaktha Avyaya Aneka | Nishchala Nirupama Nirvanapradha Nithya | Nirmala Nirakula Nirahankaramoorthi | Nishkalanka Niranjjana Neethiman Nishkalmasha | Nirguna Nigamantha Vakhyarththa Vedhya Natha | Nishkriya Nirakara Nirjjara Nishevitha | Nishkama Niayaminam Hridhaya Nialayana |Adhvayana Janamrithanandha Narayana | Sathya Gnanathma Samastheshvara Sanathana | Sathva Sanchaya Jeeva Sanakadhibhisevya | Thathvarththabodharoopa Sakalajaganmaya ||

Namasthe Rama Rama Purushadhyaksha Vishno | Namasthe Rama Rama Bhakthavathsala Rama ||

Namasthe Hrishikesha Rama Raghava Rama | Namasthe Narayana Santhatham Namosthuthe |Samasthakarmarppanam Bhavathi Karomi Mama | Samasthaparadham Kshamasva Jagathpathe ||

Jananamarana Dhukhapaham Jagannatham | Dhinanayaka Kodisadhrushaprabham Ramam |Karasarasa Yuga Sudhritha Sharachapam | Karunakaram Kalajaladhabhasam Ramam| Kanakaruchira Dhivyambaram Ramavaram | Kanakojjvalam Rathnakundalanchitha Gandam | Kamaladhala Lolavimala Vilochanam | Kamalothbhavanatham Manasaramameede ||

Sri Rama Rama Mahabhaho Janakipathe | Sri Ramanathmarama  Lokabhirama Rama | Sri Rama Seethabhiramanandhathmaka Vishno | Sri Rama Rama Ramaramana Raghupathe |Sri Rama Rama Purushoththama Dhayanidhe | Sri Rama Shrishti Sthithi Pralayahethu Moorthe | Sri Rama Dhasharathanandhana Hrishikesha | Sri Rama Rama Rama Kausalyathmaja Hare ||

Namasthe Jagathpathe Namasthe Ramapathe | Namasthe Dhasharathe Namasthe Sathampathe | Namasthe Vedapathe Namasthe Devapathe | Namasthe Makhapathe Namasthe Dharapathe | Namasthe Dharmapathe Namasthe Seethapathe | Namasthe Karunyabdhe Namasthe Charumoorthe | Namasthe Rama Rama Namasthe Ramachandhra| Namasthe Rama Rama Namasthe Ramabhadhra | Santhatham Namosthuthe Bhagavan Namosthuthe | Chinthaya Bhava Charanambujam Namsthuthe ||

Parashurama Sthuthi:

Karththaveeryare Parithrahimam Thaponidhe | Marthandakulam Parithrahi Karunyambudhe | Kshathriyanthaka Parithrahimam Jamadhagniputhra | Mam Parithrahi Renukathmaja Vibho | Parashupane Paripalaya Kulam Mama | Parameshvarapriya Paripalaya Nithyam |Thapovaridhe Bhrigupathe Thava Sharanam Mama Vibho ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Srimadh Anjaneya Suprabhatham – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Hanuman who is  emissary of Lord Rama, he is pure, he has golden color complexion,  he has attractive eyes that shines brilliantly, his charming face has the resemblance to lotus flower, he has pleasing disposition always, his marvelous giant body is perfectly fit for the battle fields, his is adorned in marvelous earring and various attractive ornaments all over the body, he has sharp sword like finger nails which is capable to conquer the enemies, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless, he resembles to  honey bee that is always surrounded at the lotus feet of Lord Sri Ramachandhra, he is immersed in the recitation of sacred chant that eulogizes the glories of Sri Ramachandhra which is capable to cross the ocean of worldly existence, he eradicated intense grief and  miseries of Goddess Janaki, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless,  he takes immense pleasure in the glorious myths of Sri Ramachandhra, he is the most sincere servant of Sri Rama, he symbolizes virtues, he is the closest companion of distressed and desolate people, he is staunch devotee of Lord Rama, he is most eminent and extremely courageous, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless, he is closest associate of Sugreevah, he is the commander of monkey warriors, he symbolizes piousness, he brought closer  Rama to  Sugreeva, he caused  fondness and friendship between Rama and Sugreeva, he is the chief of the assembly of Sugreevah, he is eminent in the monkey clan and  heroic, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless, he eradicates miseries and greif of the devotees, he is too compassionate, he is worshiped by illustrious Yogis, he is the beloved son of Kesari, he has the golden complexioned limbs, he resides in the lotus like heart of Bhaskara, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless, he is beloved son of Maruthi, he is mighty Lord, his lotus feet are worshiped by Mount Mainaka, he punishes the wicked enemies, he has marvelous bodily features and he travels with the speed of wind, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless, he has fierce as well passionate faces, he eradicates the fears and anxieties of worldly existence, he is immersed in the service of veneration of lotus feet of Rama, he is Parathpara, he is the beloved son of Devi Anjjana, he is divine personified, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless, his endless glories are eulogized by Gandharva, Yaksha, Bhujangadhipa, Kinnara, Adithya, Vishvavasu, Sura, Rudra, and illustrious Rishis and Sages, his valor and fame is praised by Maharishis like Gauthama, Chyavana, Thumburu, Naradha, Maithreya, Vyasa, and Janaka with extreme delight, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless, his endless glories are eulogized by pack of honey bees chasing for the honey, surrounding the lotus feet of Hamunan, his shrine is reverberating with the auspicious sounds of conch, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless, illustrious Maharshis are present with the golden vessel contains the sacred waters of Pamba river, in order to offer at your lotus feet, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless, he is closest companion of Sooryaputhra/Shani, he is very charming and has pleasing disposition, he is the son of Lord Vayu, he is the commander of army of monkeys, his eyes are crimson colored, he symbolizes elixir of nectar which is life giving, he is passionate devotee of Raghu, he is valorous and sincere attendant of Lord Raghu, I shall offer humble salutation in the early hours of dawn to Lord Hanuman who  is extremely valorous and fearless.

Amala Kanakavarnnam  Prajvalath Pavakaksham Sarasijanibhavakthram Sarvadha Su Prasannam | Ranarachanasugathram  Kundalalankrithangam  Parajayakaravalam  Ramadhootham Namami ||

Sriramachandhra  Charanambhuja  Maththabhringa  Sriramamanthra  Japasheela  Bhavadhipotha |Srijanaki  Hridhayathapanivaramoorthe  Sree Veera  Dheera Hanuman  Thavasuprabhatham ||

Sriramadhivya  Charithamritha Aswadhalola Sriramakingara  Gunakara Dheenabandho | Srirama Bhaktha  Jagadheka Mahograshaurya  Sree Veera Dheera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

Sugreevamithra Kapishekhara  Punyamoorthe  Sugreevaraghava  Samagama Dhivyamoorthe | Sugreevamanthrivara  Shoorakulagraganya  Sree Veera Dheera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

Bhkatharbhanjjana  Dhayakara  Yogivandhya  Srikesari Priyathanooja Suvarnnadheha | Sri Bhaskarathmaja Manoambujjachanjjareeka  Sree Veera Dheera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

Srimarutha Priyathanooja  Mahabaladya  Mainakavandhitha  Padhambuja Dhanditharin | Sri Ushtavahana  Sulakshana  Lakshithanga  Sree Veera Dheera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

Panchananasya  Bhavabeethiharasya  Ramapadhabjasevanaparasya  Parathparasya | Sri Anjjanapriyasuthasya  Suvigrahasya  Sree Dheera Veera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

Gandharva Yaksha  Bhujagadhipa Kinnarashcha  Adithya Vishvavasu Rudhra  Surarshi Sangha: |Sankeerthayanthi  Thava Dhivyanamapankthim Sree Veera Dheera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

Sri Gauthama Chyavana Thumburu Naradhathri Maithreya  Vyasa Janakadhi Maharshisangha: | Gayanthi  Harshabharithasthava  Dhivyakeerthim Sree Veera Dheera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

Bhringavali  Cha Makarandharasam  Pibedhyam  Koojanthyudharamadhuram  Charanayudhashcha | Devalaye  Ghana Gambheera  Su Shankhagosha: Sree Veera Dheera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

Pamba Sarovara  Supunya  Pavithra  Theerthamadhaya  Hemakalashicha  Maharshisangha: |Thishtanthi  Thvaccharambhuja Sevanarththam  Sree Veera Dheera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

Srisooryaputhrapirya Natha  Manojjamoorthe  Vathathmaja  Kapiveera  Su Pingalaksha | Sajjevanaya  Raghuveera Subhakthavarya  Sree Veera Dheera Hanuman Thavasuprabhatham ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||