Wednesday 28 February 2018

Sri Guru Sthuthi: – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||






I shall reverentially prostrate the Supreme Preceptor who symbolizes Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu and Lord Maheshvara, he is Parambhrama, he is eternal bliss, he is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness to worshiper, he symbolizes wisdom and knowledge, he is beyond passion, he is omnipresent /represents heaven, he is absolute truth, he is eternal, pure, and imperishable, he witnesses the whole Universe and its living beings, he is beyond Universe, he is void of properties, I shall prostrate before Sadhguru who imparts the knowledge of supreme Bhramam, I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor who symbolizes Ajjanam/black ink used for decoration  to the eyes  of the people whose eyes are blind with the darkness of ignorance, and he offers pure vision,  I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor  who is supreme consciousness, serene, and eternal, he is omnipresent, he is unblemished, he is beyond Nadhabindhu, I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor who symbolizes Akhandamandalakaram/whole of Universe, and he is all pervading, he represents Chara and Achara as well/living and non living, hence I am fortunate to witness those lotus feet, I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor who is all pervading, he represents Universe and its living and non-living things, hence I am fortunate to witness those lotus feet, I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor who symbolize pure thought, he is all pervading and dwells in living and non-living things, he is unbound, I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor who symbolizes Sacchidhananda/Sath Chith Anandham, he is Paramathma who is all pervading, I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor who is the source of permanent bliss, I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor who symbolizes Gnanshakthi, he is adorned in sacred philosophies as garlands, he is the provider of Bhukthi/welfare and happiness, and Mukthi/liberation from repeated births to worshiper, I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor who is capable to burn the accumulated Karmas of the worshiper, I shall prostrate before supreme Preceptor with the influence of my  petite knowledge. The supreme preceptor should be worshiped with intense devotion and meditation, his lotus feet should be venerated, he should be eulogized by sacred chants and his compassionate grace is the ultimate source of Moksha.

Guru Bhrama Guru Vishnu: Gurudevo Maheshvara: | Guru: Sakshath Parambhrama Thasmai Sri Gurave Nama: ||

Nithyanandham Paramasukhadham Keval Gnanamoorthim | Bhavatheetham Gaganasadhrusham Thathvamasyadhi Lakshyam ||

Yekam Nithyam Vimalamachalam Sarvadhisakshibhootham | Vishvatheetham Thrigunarahitham Sadhgurum Tham Namami ||

Ajjyana Thimiandhasya  Gnananjjanashalakaya | Chakshurmeelitham Yena Thasmai Sri Gurave Nama: ||

Chaithanyam Shantham Shashvatham Vyomatheetham Niranjjanam |Nadhabindhukalatheetham  Thasmai Sri Gurave Nama: ||

Akhandamandalakaram Vyaptham Yena Characharam |Thadhpadham Dharshitham Yena Thasmai Sri Gurave Nama: ||

Sthavaram Jangamam Vyaptham Yathkashchithasacharacharam | Thvampadham Dharshitham Yena Thasmai Sri Gurave Nama: ||

Chinmayam Vyapitham Sarvam Thrailokhyam Sa Characharam | Asithvam Dharshitham Yena Thasmai Sri Gurave Nama: ||

Sacchidhanandharoopaya Vyapine Paramathmane | Nama: Sri Gurunathaya Prakashanandhamoorthaye ||

Gnanashakthim Samaruhya Thathvamalavibhooshine | Bhukthi Mukthi Pradhathre They Thasmai Sri Gurave Nama: ||

Aneka Janma Sampraptha Karma Dharma Vidhahine | Gnananalpaprabhavena Thasmai Sri Gurave Nama: ||

Dhyanamoolam Guromoorthi: Poojamoolam Guro: Padham | Manthramoolam Gurovakhyam Mokshamoolam Guro: Kripa||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Tuesday 27 February 2018

Sri Ganesha Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Vinayaka who eradicates all the obstacles, he is the son of Goddess Gauri, he is the Lord of Ganas, he is younger brother to Lord Skandha, he is imperishable, he is the purifier of souls, he is  clever, diligent, prompt etc.. he is the commander of Ganas, he is beloved of Dhvija/twice born, he crushed the pride of Lord Agni, he provided glories to Lord Indhra, he provides excellence in speech, he is eternal, he is the provider of all kinds of Siddhis to worshiper, he is son of Sharva, he is beloved of Sharvari, he resides as soul in living beings, he undertakes the function of creation, he is supreme deity who receives initial oblation, he is worshiped by all, he is Shiva/auspicious, he is pure, he represents supreme intellect, he is serene, he is Bhramacharin who sincerely follows chastity, he is Gajanana who has elephant face, he is Dhvaimathura who is worshiped by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he eradicates all the obstacles of his fervent devotees, he has one tusk, he has four powerful arms, he is clever, he is wielded in weapon Shakthi, he is Lambodhara who has pot sized belly, he has  wide and large ears, he is Hara, he is absolute Bhramam, he is beyond time, he is the Lord of planets, he is most desirable, he has Soma, Soorya and Agni as eyes, he is wielded in Pasha and Angusha, he is passionate, he is beyond virtues, he is unblemished, he is void of impurities, he is absolute Bhramam, he is Siddha who is worshiped by Siddhas, he is fond of Beejapooraphala/fruits with full of seeds, he showers abundance of boons to worshiper, he is permament, he is virtuous, he is beloved of Dhvija, he is fearless, he is wielded in Gadha, Chakra, Ikshuchapa etc.. he symbolizes wealth, he has no birth, he has the luster of lotus flower, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he takes immense pleasure and gets pleased in recitation of his sacred hymns, he eradicates ill-fate of the clan, he is supreme ascetic, he eradicates the evil effects of Kali era, he is adorned in crescent moon, he has great effulgence, he eradicates sins of the worshiper,  he is calm and composed, he is safest heaven to worshiper, he offers abundance of wealth to worshiper, he is kind, he fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he is serene, he offers the happiness of isolation and absolute unison with the Bhramam, he is eternal bliss, he is wise, he is compassionate, he is restrained, he imparts the knowledge of Bhramam to worshiper, he afflicts fear in Dhaithya, he is Sreekanda, he is Vibudheshvara, he is worshiped by Goddess RamA, he is kind, he is adorned in serpent as sacred thread across the chest, he works on free will, he is independent, he is fond of Samaghosha, he is Para, he eradicates ignorance in worshiper, he has supreme radiance, he is valorous, he is eloquent, he is the provider of Siddhis, he is fond of veneration with the Dhurvagrass and Bale leaves, he is not perceivable through senses, he is inexplicable, he is the source of  delight of Shailendhrathanaya/Goddess Sri Parvathi, he is extremely charming and he entices the whole Universe with his mesmerizing form, he is highly honorable and worshiped by the whole Universe, he is illusionist, he has mouse as celestial vehicle, he symbolizes happiness and contentment, he is highly pleased and he is the provider of all kinds of Sidhdhis to worshiper.


Om Vinayaka Vighnaraja Gauriputhrayathe Nama: | Ganeshvara Skandhagraja Avyaya Poothaya Cha ||

Dhaksha Adhyaksha Dhvijapriya Agnigarvacchidhe Nama: | Indhrshripradha Vanipradha Avyaya Cha ||

Sarvasiddhipradha Sharvathanaya Cha Sharvaripriya | Sarvathmaka Shrishtikarthre Deva Anekarcchithayathe Nama:  ||

Shivaya Suddhaya Bhuddhipriya Shanthaya Bhramachrine | Gajanana Dhvaimathura Munisthuthya Bhakthavighnavinashana: ||

Yekadhantha Chathubhahu: Chathura Shakthisamyutha: | Lambodhara Shoorppakarnna Haraye Bhramavidhuththama ||

Kalaya Grahapathaye Kamine Somasooryagni Lochana Cha | Pashankushadhara Chanda Gunatheetha Niranjjana: ||

Akalmasha Swayamsiddha Siddharcchithapadhambuja: | Beejapooraphalasaktha Varadha Shashvathaya Cha ||

Krithine Dhvijapriya Veethabhaya Gadhachakradharine | Ikshuchapadhrithe Sreedha Aja Uthpalakaraya Cha ||

Sreepathe Sthuthiharshitha Kuladhribethre Jatilaya Cha | Kalikalmashanashana Chandhrachoodamnaye Nama: ||

Kantha Papaharine Samahitha Ashrithaya Cha | Sreekara Saumya Bhakthavanchitha Dhayaka: ||

Shantha Kaivalyasukhadha Sacchidhanandhavigraha: | Jjyanine Dhayayutha Dhantha Bhramadhvesha Vivarjjitha: ||

Pramaththadhaithya Bhayadha Sreekanda Vibudheshvara | Ramarchitha Vidhaye Nagarajayajjopaveethine ||

Sthoolakanda Swayamkarthra Samaghoshapriyaya Cha | Para Sthoolathunda Agrani Dheera Vageeshvara ||

Siddhidhayaka Dhuvabilvapriya Avyakthamoorthe Adhbhuthamoorthaye Nama: | Shailendhra Thanujothsanghaghelanothsuka Manasa: ||

Swalavanya Sudhasara Jithamanmatha Vigraha: | Samastha Jagadhadhara Mayine Mooshikavahana: | Hrishta Thushta Prasannathma Sarvasiddhipradhayaka: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Hanumath Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Anjaneya who is extremely valorous, he is Hanuman who is the son of Lord Vayu,  he imparts highest of the philosophies to worshiper, he performed the task of emissary of Rama and delivered ring of Rama to Devi Seetha, he located the glorious garden of Ashokavanam of Ravana after rigorous search, he eradicates all the illusions  and worldly bondage of the worshiper, he is the protector of distressed people and he can be extremely brutal to do the same, he imparts the supreme knowledge and wisdom as a part of liberation from worldly existence, he causes afflictions on the extremely valorous, he disclaim the hymns other than the sacred chant ‘Ram’, he penetrates through the divine Yanthra, he causes afflictions on planets, he copiously assisted Bheemasena in the great war of Kurukshethra, he eradicates all the miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, he enthusiastically explore all the worlds, he is swift as thought/speed of wind, he resides under the shade of  divine Parijatha tree, he represents sacred hymns, Thanthra, and Yanthra as well, he is Lord of monky, he has great stature, he eradicates all the illnesses of the worshiper, he is Prabhu who provide courage and Siddhis, he imparts knowledge in all fields, he is chief commander of army of monky, he is extremely clever, he is youthful always, he is great Bhramachrin who strictly follow chastity, he is adorned in gem decorated magnificent earrings, he has long tuft which keeps moving and making noises, he symbolizes philosophies of Gandharvavidhya, he is extremely valorous, he is tactfully liberated himself from the clutches of army of Ravana, he freed himself from the capture of Indhrajith, he crossed vast ocean effortlessly, he is extremely cautious emissary of Lord Rama, he is highly honorable, he is Vanara who is the son of Kesari, he put an end to the miseries of Devi Seetha, he is born to Devi Anjana, he has the brilliance of sun in the early hours of dawn, he is beloved of Vibheeshana, he causes the annihilation of Dhashagreevah/Ravana, he restored the life of Lakshman in the battle field, his body resembles to diamond, he has great effulgence, he is Chiranjeevi who has no death/immortal, he is fervent devotee of Lord Rama, he destroys the Dhaithyas, he freely explore through the world, he has the resemblance to precious yellow metal, he has five faces, he undertakes severe penances, he crushed the pride of Lankini/guard of city of Lanka, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he killed the demon Simhika who was capturing the shadow of Anjaneya, he resides on the peak of Mount Gandhamadhana, he causes to burn the city of Lanka, he is closest companion of Sugreevah, he is courageous and extremely valorus, he annihilates the clan of Dhaithyas, he is worshiped by Suras, he has supreme radiance, he has pleased Rama by offering the precious Choodamani/jewel used to decorate on the hair of woman, he is mesmerizing, his eyes are reddish brown, he is worshiped by Mount Mainaka, he resides in the Suryamandala, he crushed the pride of Indhra, he caused long term  association of Rama and Sugreeva, he caused the destruction of extremely valorous Ravana, he has the luster of crystal, he is eloquent, he is prominent in Navavyakrithi/Navavyakarana, he has powerful four arms, he is  extremely kind to distressed people, he is Mathma/great soul, he is beloved of his worshiper, he elevated the great Mountain in search of Sanjjeevini/herbal medicine of immortality, he is pure, he is eloquent, he undertakes strict vows, he crushed the pride of Kalanemi, he is prominent among the warriors of Monkey, he is restrained, he is serene, he has pleasing disposition, he crushes the pride in worshiper  into hundreds of pieces, he is supreme ascetic, he takes immense pleasure in the glorious legend of Rama, he is greatest scholar who went in search for Devi Seetha who was under the capture of Ravana, his teeth and nails has the resemblance to diamond, he represents Rudra in valor, he defeated Indhrajith who was captured Anjaneya with the marvelous weapon Bhramasthra, he resides on the flag positioned in the chariot of Arjuna, he penetrated through the shower of arrows, he has powerful ten arms, he is worshiped by the whole Universe, he is beloved of Jambhava, I shall always prostrate before Lord Anjaneya who is immersed in the veneration of Lotus feet of Rama along with Goddess Sita.



Om Anjaneya Mahaveera Hanumathe Maruthathmaja: | Thaththvajjyanapradhaya Cha Seethadevi Mudhrapradhayaka: ||

Ashokavanikacchethre Sarvamayavibhanjana : | Sarvabandhavimokthre Rakshovidhvamsakaraka: ||

Paravidhyaparihara Parashauryavinashana: | Paramanthranirakarthre Parayanthraprabhedhaka : ||

Sarvagrahavinashine Bheemasenasahayakrithe | Sarvadhukhahara Deva Sarvalokacharina: ||

Manojava Parijathadhrumoolastha Sarvamanthraswaroopavath| Sarvathanthroopine Sarvayanthrathmaka Kapeeshvara: ||

Mahakaya Sarvarogahara Prabhave Balasiddhikara: | Sarvavidhyasampathpradhayaka Kapisenanayaka: ||

Bhavishyachathuranana Kumarabhramacharine | Rathnakundaladheepthimathe Chanchaladhvalasannadhdha Lambamana Shikhojjvala ||

Gandharvavidhya Thaththvajja Mahabalaparakrama: | Karagrihavimokthre Shringalabandhamochaka: ||

Sagaroththaraka Prajja Ramadhootha Prathapavath |Vanara Kesarisutha Seethashokanivarana: ||

Anjjanagarbhasambhootha Balarkkasadhrushanana: | Vibheeshanapriyakara Dhashagreeva Kulanthaka: ||

Lakshmanapranadhathre Vajjrakaya Mahadhyuthi: | Chiramjeevi Ramabhaktha Dhaithyakarya Vighathaka: ||

Akshahanthre Kanjanabha Panchavakthra Mahathapsvin | Lankinibhanjjana Sreemathe Simhikaprana Bhanjjana: ||

Gandhamadhanashailastha Lankapuravidhahaka | Sugreevasachiva Dheera Shoora Dhaithyakulanthaka: ||

Surarchitha Mahatheja Ramachoodamanipradhayaka: | Kamaroopin Pingalaksha Vadhirmainaka Poojitha : ||

Kabalikrithamarththandamandala Vijithendhriya Namo Nama: | Rama Sugreeva Samdhathre Spadikabha Vagadheeshaye ||

Navavyakrithi Panditha Dheenabandhu Mahathmane | Bhakthavathsala Samjjevananagaharthre Shuchaye Vagmine Nama: ||

Dhridavritha Kalanemipramathana Harimarkkadamarkada | Dhantha Shantha Prasannathma Shathakandamadhapahrith ||

Yogi Ramakathalola Seethanveshanapanditha | Vajjradhamshtra Vajjranakha Rudra Veerya Samudhbhava: ||

Indhrajith Prahithamogha Bhramasthra Nivaraka: | Parththa Dhvajagra Samvasin Sharapanjjarabhedhaka: ||

Dhashabhahu Lokapoojya  Jambavath Preethivardhana: |Om Seethasametha Sri Rama Padhasevadhurandharayathe Nama: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Monday 26 February 2018

Sri Gauri Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before supreme Goddess Gauri, who is Mahamanonmani and Shivashakthi, she is Shakthi who is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness, she represents Icchashakthi, Gnanashakthi and Kriyashakthi, she is the source of absolute peace, she is Shivamaya who is beloved of Lord Shiva, she is omniscient, she is stunningly gorgeous, she is lovely, she is eternal bliss, she is Parapara, she has assumed the form of little girl child, she is Thripura who is the consort of Thripurari, she resides in the divine Chakra of Kundalini, she is ShivA, and Rudrani as well, she is unconquerable, she is all pervading, she is personified as Sharvani, Bhuvaneshvari, and Kalyani/auspicious, she is wielded in trident, she entices the whole Universe with her mesmerizing beauty, she is personified as  Mahathripurasundhari, she is Malini, she is highly honorable, she takes immense pleasure in various passionate sports, she is personified as Maheshvari, Mathangi, and Shivakami as well, she symbolizes supreme intellect, she is personified as Kamakshi, Kamalakshi and Meenakshi as well, she constantly witnesses the whole Universe and its living beings, she is personified as Uma, and Mahakali as well, she rpresents sacred Veda, she is beloved of passionate devotees, she resides in the Chithpura/Sahasrara, she is the source of happiness, she represents pure intellect and intellect as well, she is personified as Mahasaraswathi, Durga, and Jwala, she represents musical instrument and pure intellect, she symbolizes supreme intellect and permanent happiness, she has stunning appearance, she has supreme radiance, she is personified as Indhrakshi, she entices the whole Universe, she resides in the middle of Mahendhrajala, she is great illusionist, she takes immense pleasure in her illusionery sport, she is Vishveshvari, she is mounted on celestial bull, she represents supreme illusionery sport, she represents sacred hymns, she is personified as Mahalakshmi, and Mahakali, she provides various boons to worshiper, she is eulogized by Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana Veda, she is personified as Savithri and all female deities, she is Mahendhrani, she is the commander of Ganas, she is worshiped by Mahabhairava,  she is personified as Mahamaya, and  Mahaghora with dreadful appearance, she eradicates all the sins and impurities of the worshiper, she destroyed the demons Mahishasura, and Chandamunda, she is wielded in vicious weapon discus, she is the essence of Chathurveda, she fulfills all the desire of the worshiper, she is the leader of Sura, she is prominent in Shatshasthra, she is eternal, she is perceptible with Shatdharshana, she is Kalarathri, she is beyond time/death, she resides in the intellect of poets, she is Sharada, she is beloved of valorous people, she is extremely valorous, she is personified as  Ugramari, Kshipramari and Mahari as well, she is highly enthusiastic in battle fields, she is personified as Annapoornneshvari, she has the brilliance of precious yellow metal, her endless myths are described with Svaras/sound and Vyanjana/metaphorical expression, she is the source of prose and poetry, she resides in the Padham/morphology, Vakyam/statement and Arththam/meaning, she is the source of Bindu/point and Nadha/loud sound as well, she is Mokshamahishi who provides liberation from repeated births, she is absolute truth, she is the provider of Bhukthi and Mukthi as well, she is the provider of supreme knowledge and wisdom, she is attentive always, she is the provider of fruit of Karma, she is beyond self-consciousness and all art forms, she is Parashakthi and she is Parathpara.


Om Mahamanonmani Shakthi Shivashakthi Shivankari | Icchashakthi Gnanashakthi Kriyashakthi Swaroopini ||

Shanthyatheethakalanantha  Shivamaya Shivapriya | Sarvajje Sundhari Saumye  Sacchidhanandhaswaroopini ||

Parapare Bala Thripura Kundalini ShivA | Rudrani Vijaya Sharvani Sarva Bhuvaneshvaryai Namo Nama: ||

Kalyani Shoolini Kantha Mahathripura Sundhari | Malini Manini Madhanollasamohini ||

Maheshvari Mathangi Shivakami Chidhathmika | Kamakshi Kamalakshyai Meenakshi Sarvasakshini ||

Umadevi Mahakali Sama Sarvajanapriya: | Chithpura Chithdhananandha Chinmaya Chithswaroopini ||

Mahasaraswathi Durga Jwala Dhurgadhimohini | Nakula Shuddhavidhya Sacchithananandhavigraha: ||

Suprabha Suprabhajwala Indhrakshi Sarvamohini | Mahendhrajala Madhyastha  Maya Mayavinodhini ||

Vishveshvari Vrisharooda Vidhyajalavinodhini | Manthreshvari Mahalakshmi Mahakali Phalapradha ||

Chathurvedvisheshajja Savithri Sarvadevatha | Mahendhrani Ganadhyaksha Mahabhairavapoojitha ||

Mahamaya Mahaghora Mahadevi Malapaha: | Mahishasurasamhari Chandamundakulanthaka ||

Chakreshvari Chathurvedhya Sarvadha Suranayika | Shatshathranipuna Nithya  Shat Dharshanavichakshana ||

Kalarathri Kalatheetha Kavirajamanohara | Sharadha Thilakakara Dheera Dheerajanapriya: ||

Ugramari Mahamari Kshipramari Ranapriya | Annapoorneshvari Mathre Swarnnakara Thadithprabha | Swara Vyanjana Varnnodhaya Gadhya Padhyadhikarana ||

Padhavakyarththanilaya  Bindhunadhadhikarana | Mokeshamahishi Sathya Bhukthimukthiphalapradha: ||

Vijjanadhayini Prajja Prajjanaphaladhayini |Ahamkara Kalatheetha Parashakthi Parathpara; ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Shiva Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||










I shall meditate upon supreme Lord Shiva who is Shambhu/auspicious, he is Maheshvara who is wielded in weapon Pinakin, he is Shashishekhara who is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is Vamadeva who has unique eyes, he has attractive matted hair locks/ Kapardhin, he has bluish throat, he is Shankara who is the provider of auspiciousness, he is Shoolapani who is wielded in trident and  Gadga, he is beloved of Lord Vishnu, he is supreme ascetic, he is consort of Goddess Ambika, he has bluish throat, he is beloved of fervent devotees, he is Bhava and Sharva as well, he is the Lord of three worlds, he has bluish throat, he is beloved of ShivA, he is fierce, he is adorned in garlands of skulls, he crushed the pride of Lord Kamadeva, he destroyed the demon Andhakasura, he is Gangadhara who is adorned in sacred river Ganga on matted hair locks, he has eye on forehead, he is beyond Time/death, he is compassionate, he has colossal form, he is wielded in Parashu, he carries antelope in hand, he has attractive matted hair locks, he is Kailasavasin/resides in the supreme abode of Mount Kailash, he is wielded in sacred armor, he can be cruel, he killed the demons of Thripura, he is virtuous, he carries divine drum on hand, he is mounted on celestial bull, his body is smeared in sacred ashes from funeral pyre, he is fond of Samaveda, he represents musical note, he represents trinities, he is paramount, he is omniscient, he is Paramathma, he has Soma, Soorya and Agni as three eyes, he represents oblation of fire sacrifice,  and fire sacrifices, he symbolizes nectar, he has five faces, he is Sadhashiva who is eternal bliss, he is Vishveshvara who is Lord of Universe and its living beings, he is personified as Veerabadhra/fierce, he is the Lord of Ganas, he is Prajapathi, he has golden virility, he is unconquerable, he is Lord of Mountain, he is Lord of Goddess Girija,  he is sinless, he is adorned in venomous serpent as ornaments,  he has great splendor, he is wielded in Mount Meru as bow, he is beloved of mountains, he is attired in skin of leopard, he is worshiped by Purari, he is Bhagavan who is the commander of Pramathaganas, he has won over Lord Yama, he has minuscule form too, he is omnipresent, he is Universal preceptor, he has sky as attractive hair locks, he has great army of warriors, he is extremely valorous, he is Rudra who is the Lord of Bhoothagana, he is Sthanu/firm, he represents Ahirbudhnya, he is Ashtamoorthi/Bhava,Sharva, Rudra, Ugra, Bhima, Pashupathi, Ishana, and Mahadeva, he resides as soul in living beings, he represents Sathvik nature, he is pure, he is eternal, he is wielded in Gandaparashu, he has no birth, he eradicates wordly desires of the worshiper, he is Mrida, he is Pashupathi, he is supreme Lord Mahadeva, he is Hara who is imperishable, he is safest heaven, he destroyed the Yajja of Dhakshaprajapathi, he is Hara who is not perceivable through senses, he has thousands of eyes and feet, he is the provider of fulfillment in the performance of righteous deeds, he is eternal, he is Parameshvara who guides us safely through the unfathomable ocean of material existence,



Om Shivaya Shambhave Cha Maheshvara Pinakine | Shashishekhara Vamadeva Viroopakshaya Kapardhine ||

Neelalohitha Shankaraya Shoolpanine | Gadvangine Vishnuvallabha Shipivishta Bhakthavathsala ||

Ambikanathaya Sreekanda Bhavaya Sharvaya Cha | Thrilokesha Shithikhandha  Cha ShivApriya ||

Ugra Kapaline Kamari Andhakasurasoodhana: | Gangadhara Lalataksha Kalakalaya Kripanidhe ||

Bheemaya Parashuhasthaya Mrigapanaye Namo Nama: | Jadadhara Kailasavasine Kadoraya Kavachine ||

Thripuranthaka Vrishabharooda Vrishankayathe Nama: | Bhasmodhoolithavigrahaya Samapriya Swaramayaya Cha ||

Thrayimoorthi Aneeshvara Sarvajja Paramathmane | Somasooryagnilochanaya Havishe Yajjamayaya Cha ||

Somaya Panchavakthraya  Vishveshvaraya Sadhashiva| Veerabadhra Gananatha Prajapathaye Namo Nama: ||

Hiranyarethase Dhurdharsha Girisha Gireeshaya Cha | Anagha Bhujangabhooshana Bharga Giripriya Giridhanvine ||

Kriththivasa Puraratha Bhagavathe Pramathadhipa: | Mrithyunjayaya Sookshmathanave Jagathguruve Jagathvyapine ||

Vyomakesha Mahasenajanaka Rudraya Charuvikrama | Bhoothapathaye Sthanave Ahirbudhnyaya Dhigambara ||

Ashtamoorthe Anekathma  Sathvika Shuddhavigraha: | Shashvatha  Gandaparashu Ajaya Pashavimochanaya Cha ||

Mridaya Pashupathaye Deva Mahadeva Avyaya Cha | Haraye Pooshadhanthabhidhe Avyagra Dhakshadhvaraharaya Cha||

Haraya Bhaganethrabhidhe Avyktha Sahasrakshaye | Sahasrapadhe Apavargapradha Anantha Tharaka Parameshvara ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sunday 25 February 2018

Sri Ganga Ashtoththara Shathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall prostrate before sacred river Goddess Ganga who is descended down to Earth from the feet of Lord Vishnu, she is beloved of Lord Hara, she is the daughter of Mount Himavan, she descend down to Earth from the highest mountain peaks, she is the source of galaxy, she is embodied as dearest of Sagara, she confluences with river Saraswathi, her sacred waters has pleasant sound, she unite with the Sagara Sindhu, she is Bhageerathi, she is the source of happiness and prosperity, her streams of water  sincerely followed Bhageeratha, she is originated from the lotus feet of Thrivikrama, she resides in the three worlds, her sacred waters are  pure resembles to milk, she resembles to divine cow which yields abundance of milk, her river beds are rich with the cluster of Ksheeravriksha, she resides in the matted hair locks of Lord Shiva who has three eyes, holy dip in sacred waters eradicates Rinas such as Devarina, Rishirina and Pithrurinas of worshiper, she is adorned in the head of Thripurari who destroyed the demons of Thripura, she is Jahnavi who is the daughter of Sage Jahnu, she eradicates the fear of hell, she is imperishable, her sacred waters are pleasing to the eyes of worshiper, she is the daughter of Mount Himavan, she is pure, she remains unblemished always, her sacred waters are packed with the lotus flowers and brimming honey bees, she is divine personified as Savithri, she is sportive, she emerges in the ocean water, she is beautiful, most desirable, delightful, and pleasant, she has no specific form, she is fellow-wife/female rival of Goddess Uma, she has pure limbs, she is Srimathi, she has the resemblance to pure sky, she is most desirable resides in all sacred rivers, she resides on the matted hair locks of Shekhara who is adorned in crescent moon, her sacred waters has the resemblances to nectar, she descended down through the mountain as a part of her passionate sport, she resides in the Kamandalu of Virinchi/Lord Bhrama, she is Thriveni who confluences with the rivers Yamuna and Saraswathi, she symbolizes Svathik, Rajasic, and Thamasic nature, she eradicates accumulated sins of the worshiper, she eradicates extreme fears and anxieties, her sacred waters produces the divine sounds of Shankha and Dhundhubhi, she is the provider of good fortune, she symbolizes happiness, she is the safest heaven and ultimate refuge to worshiper, she resides on matted hair locks of Lord Shiva who is adorned in crescent moon, she symbolizes auspiciousness, her sacred water course is the resting place of various aquatic animals, she has great splendor and she is adorned in the matted hair locks of Lord Shiva, she is beloved of Bhava, she is fond of pious and righteous people, she has the loveliness of swan, she is brought down to Earth by Bhageeratha, she is eternal, she has the luster of autmn moon, she symbolizes Omkara, she has great speed of wind, she takes immense pleasure in passionate sport, she is descended down to Earth from heaven, she is the ultimate refuge of worshiper, she represents all the female deities, she is the provider abundance of prosperity, she eradicates miseries and sorrows of worshiper, she provides peace and virtuous offspring to worshiper, she eradicates sufferings of poverty, she is the provider of auspiciousness, she eradicates  deadly poison like repeated births, she resides in Prayaga, she is the provider of wealth, she eradicates miseries and grief of worshiper, her lotus feet are the shelter place of distressed people, she is the provider of Mukthi/liberation from repeated births, she eradicates all the sins of worshiper, her attractive limbs are pure, she is Parambhramaswaroopini, she is flawless, she is primeval deity, she symbolizes piousness, she is the provider of piousness to worshiper, her sacred waters represents piousness, she is worshiped by Pulomaja/Goddess of wrath and jealous,  she is Bhadhra who represents auspiciousness, she is embodied as sacred river in the three worlds, she symbolizes victory, she is lively, she is worshiped by all the living beings, she is embodied as sacred water, she is the protector of Universe and living beings, she is embodied as Earth, she is worshiped by righteous people, she is the daughter of Sage Jahnu, she resides in Jambudhvipa, she is the consort of Bhava, she is the mother of Bhishmapithamaha, she is most desirable, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Goddess Ganga who is sister of Goddess Uma, she eradicates darkness of ignorance of the worshiper.



Om Gange Vishnupadhasamsthuthe Haravallabhe | Himachalendhrathanaye  Girimandalagamini ||

Tharakarathijanani Sagarathmaja Tharaka | Saraswathi Samyuktha  Sughosha Sindhugamini ||

Bhageerathi Bhagayavathyatha  Bhageeratharathanuga | Thrivikramapadhodhbhootha  Thrilokapadhagamini ||

Ksheerashubhra Bahuksheera Ksheeravriksha Samakula |Thrilochana Jatavasini Rinathrayavimochini ||

 Thripurari Shirachooda Jahnvai Nayananandhadhayini | Nagaputhri Niranjjana  Nithyashuddha  Nirajaliparishkritha ||

Savithri Salilavasa Sagarambusamedhini | Ramya Bindusarasa Avyaktha Cha Avyktharoopadhritha ||

Umasapathni Shubhranga Srimathi Dhavalambara | Akhandalavanavasini Khandenthukrithashekhara ||

Amrithakarasalila  Leelalingithaparvatha | Virinchikalashavasa  Thriveni Thrigunathmaka ||

Sangatha Aghaughashamani Bheethihathri Bhagyadhayini | Shankhadhundhubhinisvani Nandhini Sheeghrakha Shashishekhari ||

Sharanyai Shankari Shapharipoornna |Bhargamoordhakrithalaya  Bhavapriya  Sathyasandhapriya||

Hamsaswaroopini Bhageerathabhritha  Anantha Sharathchandhranibhanana | Omkararoopini Anala Kreedakallolakarini ||

Swargasopanasharani Sarvadevaswaroopini | Ambapradha  Dhukhahanthri Shanthisanthanakarini ||

Dharidhryahanthri Shivadha  Samsaravishanashini |Prayaganilaya Sreedha  Thapathrayavimochini ||

Sharanagathadheenarththaparithrana  Sumukthidha | Papahanthri Pavanangi Parambhramaswaroopini||

Poornna  Purathana  Punya Punyadha Punyavahini | Pulomajarcchitha  Bhoodha Poothathribhuvana ||

Jaya Jangama Jangamadhara  Jalaroopa Jahnuputhri | Jagadhathri Jagathbhootha  Janarcchitha  Namo Nama: ||

Jaganmathre  Janmadhvipaviharini | Bhavapathni Bheeshmamathre Siktha Ramyaroopadhritha |Om Sri Uma Sahodhari Ganga Ajjyanathimirapahrithe Nama: ||


 || Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Surya Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Surya who is Aruna, he is the safest heaven to worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he is ocean of mercy, he is Adithya who is extremely powerful, he is the protector of distressed people, he is primordial deity, he represents Akhilagama and Vedashasthra, he is Acchyutha who is unconquerable, he is omniscient, he is eternal, he is mighty Lord/glorious, powerful, he is embodied as Universe,  he is highly honored and worshiped, he represents Indhra, he is Bhanu who illuminates the whole Universe with his radiance, he is closest companion of Indhiraramana, he is most celebrated deity, he is Esha, he has pleasing disposition, he is amicable and generous, he has supreme radiance, he is the provider of wealth, he is Vasava and Vasudeva as well, he has great effulgence, he is fierce, he explores in the sky, he is Vivsvan who has radiant  rays, he is Hrishikesha/Lord of senses, he symbolizes enthusiasm and valor, he is youthful, he is victorious, he has excellent men as charioteer, he is worshiped by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he eradicates mental as well as physical afflictions, his grand celestial ceremonial carriage has one wheel, he is benevolent, honest, and sincere, he is worshiped on daily basis by deities and humans on Earth, he symbolizes Rikaramathrika, he has supreme radiance, he is Lord of planets and dearest companion of planets, his beautiful eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower, he is serene, he has interrupted teeth line, he is the provider of loveliness, he represents brilliant mass, he is adorned in various ornaments of precious yellow metal, he represents sacred hymns, he destroys the demons in the Universe, he is absolute truth,  he provides  sense of accomplishment of tasks, he is safest heaven to the distressed people, he is divine personified and he is independent, he undertakes the functions of creation, preservation and destruction of Universe, he is storehouse of virtues, he has brilliant ray of light, he has massive form, he is absolute Bhramam, he is the provider of happiness and wealth, he is Sharva, his grand chariot is pulled by green colored horses, he is Shauri, he spreads intense radiance in all ten directions, he is beloved of ardent devotees, he provides vigor, strength and energy, he is victorious, he is the source of happiness to the Universe and its living beings, he is void of birth, death, aging, and illnesses, he rides on the grand chariot positioned in the higher worlds, he destroys the demons, he is charismatic, he is dearest darling of lotus flowers, he illuminates the whole Universe and purifies the intellect of  worshiper, he is beyond human intellect, he is Acchyutha who resides as soul in living beings, he is Amaresha/immortal, he is the Lord of planets and astrology, he is the source of day light, he is Paramathma known as Ravi and  Hari as well, he is youthful, he is most desirable, he is Lord of planets, he is Bhaskara, he has neither beginning nor end, he is the provider of all kinds of auspiciousness to worshiper, he is the commander of whole Universe, he is Soorya, he is wise, he is Narayana, he is Paresha who is beyond human intellect and description, he has supreme radiance, he is Hiranyagarbha who symbolizes wealth, he fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he has supreme radiance, he symbolizes wealth and undiminishing fame, he is the provider of happiness and wealth to worshiper, he is worshiped by the whole Universe, he symbolizes eternal bliss, I shall reverentially  prostrate before supreme Lord Surya Narayana who is the consort of Devi Cchaya and Devi Usha.


Om Aruna Cha Sharanyaya  Karunarasasindhave |Adithya Asamanabalaya  Arththarakshakayathe Nama:||

Acchyutha Adibhootha Akhilagamavedine | Akhilajja Anantha Ena Vishvaroopaya Bhanave ||

Ijjya Indhra Indhiramandhiraptha Vandhaneeyayathe Nama: | Esha Suprasanna Susheelaya Suvarcchase ||

Vasupradha Vasave Vasudeva Ujjvalathe Nama: | Ugraroopa Oordhvaga Vivasvathe Jayaya Cha ||

Udhyathkiranajalaya Hrishikesha Oorjjasvala | Veera Nirjjara Deva Oorudhvayabhavaroopayuktha Sarathe ||

Rishivandhya Rughanthre Rikshachakracharaya Cha | Rijuswabhava Chiththaya Nithyasthuthyaya Namo Nama: ||

Rikaramathrikavarnnaroopa Ujjvalathejase Nama: | Rikshadhinathamithra Pushkaraksha Lupthadhanthave ||

Shantha Kanthidha Ghana Kanathkanakabhooshana| Gadhyotha Loonithakhiladhaithya Sathyanandhaswaroopine ||

Apavargapradha Arththasharana Yekakine Bhagavathe | Srishti Sthithyanthakarine Gunathma Ghrinibhrithe ||

Hrihathe Bhramane Sharva Aishvaryadhayathe Nama: | Haridhvasha Shauraye Dhashadhik Samprakashayathe Nama: ||

Bhakthavashya Ojaskara Jayine Jagadhanandhahethave | Janmamrithyu Jaravyadhi Varjjitha Asuraraye ||

Ucchasthanasamaroodarathastha  Kamaneeyakara | Abjavallabha Antharbahirprakashaya  Achinthya Athmaroopine ||

Acchyutha Amareshaya Parasmai Jyothishe Nama: | Ahaskara Ravaye Haraye Paramathma Tharunaya Cha ||

Varenya Grahanampathaye Bhaskara Adhimadhyantharahithaya Cha | Saukhyapradha Sakalajagathapathaye Sooryaya Kavaye Nama: ||

Narayana Pareshaya Thejoroopaya Sreemathe | Sreem Hiranyagarbha Hreem Sampathkara Cha Aim Ishtarththadhayine ||

Anuprasanna Shresyase Bhakthakodisaukhyapradhayine Nama: | Nikhilagamavedhyaya Nithanandhayathe Nama: |Om Sri Cchaya Usha Devi Sametha Soorya Narayanathe  Nama: ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Saturday 24 February 2018

Sri Shaneeshvara Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||





I shall prostrate before supreme Lord Shaneeshvara who speaks without certain measures, he removes guilt in worshiper, he eradicates severe sins accumulated in various births, he has no terrific form, he has long stature, he has no dreadful appearance, he is eternal, he is the source of grains, he takes immense pleasure in meditation under Ashwaththa tree/peepal, he  provides abundance of prosperity and wealth, he is unfailing/efficacious, he takes immense joy in praising his splendor, he is unconquerable, he is unique, he has great effulgence, he is the safest heaven to worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he resides on the Ashtamasthanam, his eyes are adorned in Anjjana, he is Akhilathma/Universal spirit, he is the son of Lord Surya, he can be extremely dreadful/pitiless, he is imperturbable, he is worshiped by celestial, he fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he eradicates misfortunes, disaster, etc.. he is worshiped by immortals/Amaras, he is highly propitious and promising as well, he is unfathomable, immeasurable,  and extremely valorous, he undertakes extreme penances and Yoga, he eradicates all the impurities and sins in the whole Universe, he has various forms, he provides innumerable wellness and auspiciousness to worshiper, he is worshiped by Lord Indhra/Amaradhipa, he causes destruction with mere glances and made Ashwaththama weaponless, he is extremely forbearing towards injustice, he is worshiped by Ashwaththama, he is the provider of abundance of piousness to worshiper, he is insatiable, he is extremely valorous, he is worshiped by all, he is extremely compassionate, he eradicates ignorance in worshiper, he provides undiminishig boons to worshiper, he is eternal bliss, he is the provider longevity, he provides all that desired by the worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he eradicates mental distress and illnesses, he symbolizes supreme bliss, he is the source of happiness to the Universe and its living beings, he is wielded in vicious weapon, he is commander of living beings, he is worshiped and eulogized by living beings, he is the provider of longevity and discipline, he resides as soul in three worlds, he gets immensely pleased by the recitation of sacred names by the worshiper, he provides abundance of meritorious rewards, he is the son of Lord Adithya, he eradicates miseries and grief of worshiper, he is the protector as well as purifier of souls, he is the safest heaven from the perils and miseries, he is supreme bliss, he is the provider of longevity, he is the provider of knowledge of self/self realisation to Dhvija, he is promising, he resides as soul in living beings, he has pleasant disposition, he is supreme spirit, he is Athmarama and he is primordial deity, he eradicates perils and miseries of the worshiper, his lotus feet are worshiped by Indhira, he is the provider of heavenly pleasures to worshiper, he represents Lord Indhra, he provides all that desired by the worshiper, he fulfills all the desires of the worshiper, he fulfils the desires of Indhumathi, he is pleasing to Indhiraramana, he is worshiped by the Kings born in the clan of Lord Indhra, he fulfills all that desired by the worshiper, he venerates Indhiraramana, he represents sense organs and provider of sensual pleasures, he is beloved of Eshvara, he is devoid of three types of impulses, he represents GoddessUma, he reminds the deeds and the fruits of it to the souls, he is zealous and takes immense pleasure in celebrations, he takes immense delight in the veneration of Goddess Uma, he is the provider of highest of the meritorious reward to worshiper, he has supreme radiance, he provides highest of the knowledge of Yoga, he is extremely valorous, he explores on the above worlds, he is the Lord of higher worlds, he is vigorous, he is Oonapadha who has unsteady  and slow movements, he symbolizes Rikarakshara and he is worshiped with this sacred syllables, he is eulogized by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he symbolizes sacred scriptures, he is worshiped by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he is venerated with the recitation of Rigveda, he symbolizes Rigdeva, he is most benevolent.



Om Amithabhashine Aghahara Asheshadhurithapaha:| Aghoraroopa Athidheerghakaya  Cha Asheshabhayanaka ||

Anantha Annnadhathre Ashwaththamoolajapariya: | Athisampathpradha  Amogha  Anyasthuthya Prakopitha: ||

Aparajitha  Adhvatheeya Athithejasa Abhayapradha |Ashtamastha  Anjjananibha Akhilathma Cha Arkkanandhana ||

Athidharuna Akshobhya Apsarobhi:Prapoojitha: | Abheeshtaphalapradha  Arishtamathana Cha Amarapoojitha ||

Anugrahya Aprameya Parakrama Vibheeshana | Asadhyayoga Akhiladhoshaghna Aparakritha ||

Aprameya  Athisukhadha  Amaradhipa Poojitha: | Avalokasarvanasha Ashwaththamadhvirayudha ||

Aparadhasahishnave Ashvaththama Supoojitha: | Ananthapunyaphaladha  Athriptha Cha  Athibala ||

Avalokasarvavandhya Aksheenakarunanidhe | Avidhyamoolanashana: Akshayyaphaladhayaka: ||

Anandha Paripoornna Cha  Ayushkarayathe Nama: | Ashritheshtarththa Varadha Adhivyadhiharaya Cha ||

Anandhamaya  Anandhakara Ayudhadharakayathe | Athmachakradhadhikarine  Athmasthuthyaparanaya: ||

Ayushkara  Anupoorvya  Athmayaththa Jagaththraya | Athmanamajapapreetha  Athmadhikaphalapradha: ||

Adithyasambhave Arththibhanjjana  Athmarakshaka: | Apadhbandhava Anandharoopa  Ayu:pradhaya Cha ||

Akarnnapoornnachapa Athmodhvishta Dhvijapradha | Anukoolya Athmaroopa Prathimadhanasupriya: ||

Athmarama Adhideva  Apannarththivinashana: | Indhrarchithapadha  Indhrabhogaphalapradha: ||

Indhradevaswaroopa Cha  Ishteshtavarapradha: | Ishtapoorththipradha Indhumathi Ishta Varadhayaka ||

Indhiraramanapreetha  Indhravamsha Nriparcchitha: | Ihamuthreshta Phaladha  Indhiraramanarcchitha: ||

Indhriya Eshvarpreetha  Eshanathrayavarjjitha | Umaswaroopa  Udhbodhya Ushana Uthsavapriya ||

Umadevyarcchanapreetha  Ucchasthoccha Phalapradha: | Uruprakasha  Ucchasthayogadha Uruparakrama: ||

Oordhva Lokadhisancharin Oordhva Lokadhinayaka :| Oorjjvasine  Ooonapadha  Rikarakshara Poojitha: ||

Rishiproktha Puranajja  Rishibi: Paripoojitha: | Rigvedavandhya Rigroopa Rijumargapravarththaka: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||