Saturday 31 March 2018

Sri Rama Mangalashasanam – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











All the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama, who is the Lord of Kingdom of Kosala/Lord Indra of Kosala, he symbolizes ocean of virtues, he is the son of Emperor Dhasharatha, he represents Earth and living and non-living things on Earth, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama, who is eulogized by Veda and Vedantha, he has the complexion of dark clouds, he is divine personified on Earth in a most desirable form, he is eulogized by sacred chants and he is the essence of sacred hymns as well, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama, who is beloved of Sage Vishvamithra, he is the Lord of city of Mithila, he represents fortune and cleverness, he is charismatic, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama, who is staunch devotee of Dhasharatha, he is always accompanies by brother Lakshman and Devi Sita, he is the source of delight for the whole Universe, he is  Ramabhadhra, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama, who gave up the luxurious life in his Kingdom and resided in an hermitage in the dense wood of Chithrakooda, he is most venerable, he has great control over senses and he is extremely valorous, I shall always prostrate before supreme Lord Rama along with Saumithri/Lakshman and Devi Seetha, he is wielded in powerful bow and arrow, Oh! Swamin, kindly shower your auspicious grace on us.  All the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama who resided in the dense wood of Dhandakaranya, he crushed the pride of Khara and Dhooshana, he has provided liberation to Gridhraraja/Jatayu who is passionate devotee of Rama, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama who gracefully accepted the fruits offered by his staunch devotee Shabhari, he is easily attainable for the righteous, he is flawless, he is absolute truth that represents Saththvik nature, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama who  is relentlessly serves by Lord Hanuman, he fulfilled the desire of Hareesha/King of monkeys/Sugreevah, he crushed the pride of Vali, he is extremely courageous, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama who symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he carries Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi on his chest, he was born in the illustrious clan of Raghu, he is most prominent among the Raghus, he constructed grand bridge across the vast ocean Sethu, he conquered Rakshasaraja/Ravana in the vicious battle, he is extremely valorous in the battle fields, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama, who crowned Vibheeshana as King of city of Lanka, he is Sri Raghava who is the safest heaven to the whole world, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama, who is Rajadhiraja/King of Kings, he is Ramabhadhra, he along with wife Devi Seetha triumphantly returned to the Kingdom of Ayodhya and crowned as the King of Ayodhya, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama who is worshiped by Lord Bhrama and all the deities, he is Mahathma, he is absolute Bhramam, he is Raghunatha who is beloved consort and soul of Devi Janaki, all the auspiciousness to supreme Lord Rama who is my beloved Lord, he is supreme Lord and supreme ascetic as well, he is ideal husband of Goddess Sri, he symbolizes compassion and virtues, I shall repeatedly prostrate before all those preceptors who have eulogized the glories of Lord Rama, all the auspiciousness to those preceptors who have praised the splendor of Lord Rama, Oh! Thrailokhyadhipathi who is the Lord of the three worlds, he has pleasant disposition, he is flawless husband to Devi Seetha, Oh! Sreeman who has countless virtues and symbolizes wealth and prosperity, kindly bless us always with all the auspiciousness.


Mangalam Kosalendhraya Mahaneeya Gunabdhaye | Chakravarththi Thanoojaya  Sarvabhaumaya Mangalam ||

Vedavedantha Vedhyaya Meghashyamalamoorthaye | Pumsam Mohanaroopaya  Punyashlokaya Mangalam ||

Vishvamithrantharangaya  Mithilanagaripathe: | Bhagyanam  Paripakaya  Bhavyaroopaya Mangalam ||

Pithrubhakthaya Sathatham Bhrathribhi: Saha Seethaya | Nandhitha Akhilalokhaya  Ramabhadhraya Mangalam ||

Thyaktha Sakethavasaya  Chithrakoodaviharine | Sevyaya  Sarvayaminam Dheerodhayaya Mangalam ||

Saumithrana  Cha Janakya  Chapa Banasidharine | Samsevya  Sadha  Bhakthya  Swamine  Mama Mangalam ||

Dhandakarayavasaya  Kharadhooshana Shathrave | Grigdhrarajaya  Bhakthaya  Mukthidhayasthu  Mangalam ||

Sadharam  Shabaridhaththa  Phalamoolabhashine | Saulabhya Paripoornnaya  Saththvodhrikthaya  Mangalam ||

Hanumathsamavethaya  Hareeshabheeshta Dhayine | Bali  Pramadhanayasthu Mahadheeraya Mangalam ||

Srimathe Raghuveeraya  Sethu Langithasindhave | Jitha Rakshasarajaya  Ranadheeraya Mangalam ||

Vibheeshanakrithe Preethya  Lankabheeshtapradhayine | Sarvalokasharanyaya  Sri Raghavaya  Mangalam ||

Asadhya Nagari Dhivyamabhishikthaya  Seethaya | Rajadhirajarajaya  Ramabhadhraya  Mangalam ||

Bhramadhideva Sevyaya  Bhramanyaya Mahathmane | Janakipranathaya  Raghunathaya Mangalam ||

Sri Saumyajamathrumune: Kripayasmanupeyushe | Mahathe  Mama Nathaya  Raghunathaya Mangalam ||

Mangalasasanaparirmadhacharya  Purogamai: | Sarvaishcha  Poorvairacharya: Sathkrithayasthu Mangalam ||

Ramyajamathrumunina  Mangalashasanakritham |  Thrailokhyadhipathi: Sreeman  Karothu Mangalam Sadha ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Bhoothadhipa Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||






I shall meditate upon supreme Lord who is the Lord of living and non-living things, he is divine personified as Bhoothadhipa who is the commander of living beings, he is the destroyer of enemies of Suras, he is worshiped by all Bhoothaganas, he is worshiped by Lord Devendhra, he is eulogized by his ardent devotees, he is extremely compassionate to worshiper, he is divine personified as brother to Gajamukha who has elephant face, he is adorned in magnificent earrings, he is adorned in beautiful gem decorated ornaments on the neck, his eyes are resembles to lotus flower petals, he has the luster of blue lily, he fulfills  desires of the worshiper, he eradicates the evil effects of Kali era, he is the protector of distressed people, he safely guides his passionate worshiper through the ocean of Samsara, he is worshiped by the clan of Kings of Pandya, he is the protector of clan of Pandya, he eradicates miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, he is the protector of people who are undergoing various afflictions, he protects the destitute and desolate, he guides the worshiper to cross the ocean of Samsara, he eradicates the clan of enemies of the worshiper, he is the safest heaven to the pious and righteous people, he is worshiped by pious and righteous people, he is promising to the people who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he is divine personified well known in the whole Universe, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he resides in the intellect of the pious who eulogizes his endless glories, he is extremely charming and most desirable, he rides on the lion and he has great speed, he eradicates the darkness of ignorance in worshiper, he imparts the supreme knowledge of Bhramam, he is divine personified and  mysterious, he represents various sidhdhis, he is the Lord of living and non-living things in the Universe, he eradicates all kinds of miseries and sorrows of the worshiper.



||Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam | Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Devarimardhanam Bhoothadhipam  Bhoothaganasu Vandhitham Bhoothathipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Devendhravandhitham Bhoothadhipam Bhakthavrindha Bahusthutham Boothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Karunya Veekshanam Bhoothadhipam Sri Gajamukhasodharam Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Sri Kundalanjjitham Bhoothadhipam Sri Manikandabasuram Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Nalikalochanam Bhoothadhipam Sri Kalambudhashyamalam Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Nanarththadhayakam Bhoothadhipam Kalidhoshadhavanalam Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Dheenarththi Bhanjjanam Bhoothadhipam Su Bhakthajanatharakam Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Pandyeshasevakam Bhoothadhipam Pandyavamsha Surakshitham Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Kleshapashakshathim Bhoothadhipam Klishtajanarakshakam Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Samsaratharakam Bhoothadhipam  Shathrukuladhvamsakam Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Punyalokashrayam Bhoothadhipam Punyajanapoojitham Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Ashrithavathsalam Bhoothadhipam Vishva Vishrithavigraham Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Kalyanadhayakam Bhoothadhipam Su Keerthanasakthachiththam Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Kirathavapusham Bhoothadhipam Mrigayavanasthitham Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Ajjyananashanam Bhoothadhipam Su Vijjyanadhayakam Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Adhbuthavigraham Bhoothadhipam Animadhisiddhidham Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||

Samasthaikanatham Bhoothadhipam Thapathryashanthidham Bhoothadhipam | Bhoothadhipam Bhaje Bhoothadhipam  Dhivya Bhoothadhipa Bhaje Bhoothadhipam ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Thursday 29 March 2018

Sri Samba Sadhashiva Aksharamalasthava: – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












I shall meditate upon Lord Sadhashiva who is mysterious, he is Lord of Amaras/immortals, Lords, he is store house of countless virtues, he is Shiva who symbolizes nectar,  he is nectar like bliss to the worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he symbolizes safest heaven, he is Mahesha who is supreme bliss, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he is beloved of Lord Indhra and deities, he is Esha as well as Suresha, he is Mahesha who is beloved of living beings, he is worshiped by Keshava, he has endless fame, he is beloved of Uragas/serpents, he is adorned in serpents as ornaments all over the body,  he eradicates hellish tortures of his devotees, he is Natesha who takes immense delight in the performance of cosmic dance, he is Shiva who is auspicious, he is the annihilator of wicked Dhanavas, he eradicates accumulated sins of worshiper, he symbolizes Rigveda and Shruthi, he is adorned in crescent moon on forehead, he has Surya, Chandhra and Agni as three eyes, he is the protector of living beings, he undertakes extreme penances, he represents Prapancha, he eradicates miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, he symbolizes great belief and philosophies, he has shared half of the body with his consort Goddess Parvathi, he has thousands of powerful hands, he is flawless, he is Vageeshvara who is Lord of speech, he is Varadesha who is the provider of abundance of boons, he has endless glorious myths, he has various incarnations, he is fond of Vedantha and he is eulogized by Veda and Vedantha, he has various glorious manifestations, he symbolizes happiness and joy, he is flawless, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, he represents pure intellect, and Sacchidhanandham/supreme bliss, he is Shiva who is Lord of Lords, he represents Omkara, he is adorned in serpents as ornaments, he is beloved of Omkara and Hreemkara, he is Easha who is the consort of Goddess Parvathi, he takes immense pleasure in the embrace of Goddess Parvathi, he destroyed Anthakasura, he is inseparable from his consort Goddess Gauri, he is Gireesha who is Lord of Mountains, he represents sky, he is most celebrated Lord of prominent shrine Chidambara, he is worshiped by Thumburu and Maharishi Naradha, he is fond of sumptuous meals, he represents eight directions and Lord of directions, he resides in the lotus like hearts of Yogis, he is worshiped by Goddess Kamala, he is extremely fond of Mount Kailash, he is ocean of mercy, he permanently resides in the sacred land of Kashi, he is wielded in Khadga, Shoola, Mriga, Danga, Dhanus, etc.. he is extremely valorous, he is Vishvesha who is Lord of the Universe and its living beings, he is beloved of sacred river Ganga, and Girisutha/Goddess Girija, he is Shankara who symbolizes auspiciousness, he always works for the welfare of Ganas, he is Lord of the living beings, he destroys enemies and wicked, he eradicates miseries and perils, he is the Lord of distressed and destitute, he is the protector of them, he symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, he is the ultimate refugee, he is the essence of Veda and Vedantha, he is most venerable, he destroyed the demon Chanda, he is beloved of all, he is the commander of galaxy, he is Mahesha, he is adorned in Cchathra/umbrella, crown, and magnificent earrings, he is beloved of sons,  he is Lord of the Universe, he eradicates repeated births, aging, accidental and unexpected death, critical illnesses, extreme fears and anxieties, etc.. he is unblemished, he is the presiding deity of sacred land Varanasi, he is fond of Jjankaranadham, he is beloved of Bhringi, he is Omkareshvara and Vishvesha as well, he symbolizes supreme intellect, he eradicates ignorance in worshiper, he is pure, he is the Lord of desolate and distressed, he is the source of light to them, he represents the sound of Danga, he has thousands of hands, he is flawless, he is  Vageeshvara who is the Lord of excellence in speech, he is the provider of abundance of boons, he is adorned in Dakka and various weapons, he is worshiped by all the deities, he has great loveliness, charm, grace, and he is very sportive, he eradicates swollen pride, he is adorned in Dindima/small drum, he represents sky, he is supreme bliss, he represents the sounds of  Dam Dam produced by Damaru which could make the Earth motionless, he is worshiped by Dundivinayaka, he is adorned in various attractive bells as ornaments, he is void of properties, he is primordial who is worshiped by virtuous people, he represents the greatest philosophy of Thathvamasi, he is absolute truth, he is the protector of Universe and its living beings, he eradicates miseries and grief, he symbolizes greatest beliefs and philosophies, he eradicates worldly desires and worldly existence of the passionate worshiper, his lotus feet are adorned in highly fragrant sandalwood paste, he showered boons to Dharanidhara, he has supreme radiance, he symbolizes wealth and prosperity, his eyes are resembles to lotus flower petals, he performs marvelous cosmic dance, he symbolizes nectar which is surrounded by swarm of bees/illustrious Rishis and Sages, he is Lord of Goddess Parvathi, he is adorned in serpents as ornaments, he is Paresha who is eternal bliss, he has Agni as eye on forehead, he has the radiance of millions of Adithya, he is adonred in Halahala toxic poison on throat, he eradicates the worldly bondage of the worshiper, he is the purifier of Universe and its living beings, he is beloved of Skandha, he has the complexion of precious yellow metal, he is smeared in sacred ashes from the funeral pyre, he eradicates the extreme fears of worldly existence, he has marvelous form, he is Vishvesha, he crushed the pride of Manmatha, he is the Lord of city of Madura, he resides on the highest peak of Mount Mandhara, he resides in the hearts of intellectuals and scholarly, he represents trinities/Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu and Lord Maheshvara, he is Suresha who is Lord of Lords, he is the presiding deity of Lanka, he is worshiped by all the deities, he has most charming appearance, his two hands are in Varada and Abhaya hastha posture, he is adorned in Vasuki as ornament, he is adorned in Vanamala, he is serene, he is most desirable, he is Vageeshvara, he provides abundance of boons, he is  father of Lord Shanmukha, he is beloved of Surendra and illustrious Rishis and Sages, he represents Shadgunas, he eradicates the miseries of repeated births, he is eternal, he is beloved of pious and righteous people, he is Hara and Hari as well, he is worshiped Muraripu, he is Mridesha, he is most beloved of passionate worshiper, he is absolute truth, he is Nateshvara who takes immense pleasure in the performance of cosmic dance, he is most charming who represents amorous sport, he has various manifestations as water  and essential elements etc.. I shall always prostrate before Lord Shiva along with his consort Goddess Parvathi.


||Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Adbuthavigraha Amaradheeshvara Aganithagunagana Amrithashiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Anandhamritha Ashritharakshaka  Athmanandha Mahesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Indhukaladhara Indhradhipriya Sundhararoopa Suresha Shiva| Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Esha Suresha Mahesha Janapriya  Keshava Sevitha  Keerthi Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Uragadhipriya Uragavibhooshana  Narakanishana Natesa Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Urjjitha Dhanava Nashana Thathpara  Arjjithapapa Vinasha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Rigveda shruthi Maulivibhooshana  Ravichandhragni Vilochana Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Nripa Samadhi Prapancha Vilakshana  Thapanivarana Thaththva Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Alliswaroopa  Sahasrakaroththama  Vageeshvara  Varadesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Noothadheeshvara  Roopapriya Hara Vedanthapriya  Vedyashiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Yeka Aneka Swaroopa Sadhashiva  Bhogadhipriya Poornna Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Aishvarashraya Chinmaya Chidhaghna  Sacchidhanandha Suresha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Omkarapriya Uragavibhooshana Hreemkarapriya  Esha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Aurasalalitha  Anthakanashana  Gaurisametha  Gireesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Ambaravasa  Chidambara Nayaka  Thumburu  Narada Sevya Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Aharapriya  Ashta  Dhigeeshvara  Yogihridhipriyavasa Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Kamalapoojitha Kailasapriya  Karunasagara Kashi Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Khadga Shoola Mriga Danga Dhanurdhara  Vikramaroopa  Vishvesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Ganga Girisutha Vallabha shankara  Ganahitha  Sarvajanesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Ghathakabhanjjana  Pathakanashana  Dheenajanapriya  Dheepthi Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Gnanaswaroopanandha Janashraya  Vedaswaroopa Bhavya Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Chandavinashana  Sakalajanapriya Mandaladheesha  Mahesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Cchathra Kireeda  Su Kundalashobhitha Puthrapriya Bhuvanesha  Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Janma Jara Mrithyu Vyadhi Vinashana  Kalmasharahitha  Kashi Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Jjankarapriya  Bhringiridapriya Omkareshvara Vishveshva Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Gnana Ajjyanavinashana Nirmala  Dheenajanapriya  Dheepthi Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Dakkadhyayudha  Sevitha Suragana  Lavanyamritha  Lasitha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Dambavinashana Dindimabhooshana  Ambaravasa  Chidheka Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Dam Dam Damaruka  Dharaninishchala  Dundi Vinayaka  Sevya Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Nanamanigana Bhooshana Nirguna  Nathajanapoojitha  Sanatha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Thathvamasyadhi Vakyarththa Swaroopa  Nithyaswaroopa  Nijesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Sthavarajangama  Bhuvanavilakshana  Thapanivarana  Thaththva Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Dhanthivinashana  Dhalithamanobhava  Chandhanalepitha  Charana Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Dharanidhara Shubha  Dhavalavibasitha Dhanadhadhipriya  Dhana Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Nalina Vilochana  Nadanamanohara  Alikulabhooshana  Amritha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Parvathinayaka Pannagabhooshana  Paramanandha Paresha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Phalavilochana Bhanukodiprabha  Halahaladhara  Amritha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Bandhavimochana  Bhrihathipavana  Skandhadhipriya  Kanaka Shiva| Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Bhasmavilepana Bhavabhayamochana Vismayaroopa  Vishvesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Manmathanashana  Madhuranayaka Mandharaparvatha Vasa Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Yathijana Hridhayadhinivasa  Vidhi Vishnvadhi  Suresha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Lankadheeshvara SuraganaSevitha Lavanyamritha  Lasitha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Varadhabhayakara Vasukibhooshana  Vanamaladhi  Vibhoosha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Shanthi Swaroopathipriya  Sundhara Vageeshvara Varadhesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Shanmukhajanaka Surendhra Munipriya  Shadgunyadhi Sametha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Samsararnnava  Nashana Shashvatha Sadhujanapriya  Vasa Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Hara Purushoththama  Adhvaithamritha  Muraripusevya Mridesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Lalitha Bhakthajanesha  Nijeshvara  Kalinateshvara  Kama Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Kshararoopabhi Priyanvitha  Sundhara Sakshath  Swamin Ambasametha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||

Panchakshararoopa Pannagabhooshana Pannagendhrasthutha Paramesha Shiva | Hara Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Sadhashiva Samba Shiva ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Wednesday 28 March 2018

Sri Nandhikeshvara Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||



|| Om Namashivaya ||














I shall meditate upon Lord Nandhikesha who has great splendor, always immerses at the sincere service of supreme Lord  Esha who is wielded in Parashu and holds antelope in one hand,  smeared in sacred ashes from the funeral pyre,  adorned in crescent moon and sacred river Ganga on  attractive matted hair locks, crushed the price of demons of Thripura who is Lord of Pramathagana,  divine personified whose lotus feet are worshiped by Lord Bhrama, Lord Indhra and Acchyutha.


I shall prostrate before Lord Nandhikesha  who is absolute Bhramam, always immerses in the meditation at the lotus feet of Lord Shiva, he has sharp horns on the forehead/Theekshnashringa, he symbolizes sacred Veda, he has unique form, he is celestial bull, he resides in the highest peak of Mount Himalaya, he is Lord of Lords, he is most beloved of Lord Shiva, he is serving as majestic throne to Lord Shiva, he takes immense pleasure in dancing with the Ganas, he represents fire, and Lord Kubera, he is adorned in pure Chamara, he represents Vedanga, he is beloved of Kanaka/one of the seven tongues of fire, he resides in the supreme abode of Mount Kailasa, he is divine personified as celestial bull, he is upright and sincerely devoted to supreme Lord Shiva, he is beloved of Shruthi, he is adorned in white Upaveetham/sacred thread, he takes immense joy in the performance of dance, he is adorned in Kinkini/tinkling bells, he is highly enthusiastic, he is Hadakesha, he is adorned in jewels of precious yellow metal, he represents Vishnu, Prithvi,  and Lord Kubera, he is celestial vehicle of Lord Shiva, he is fond of grasses, he has lovely smile, he has sharp horn, he is fond of nine types of grasses, he is the essence of Veda and sacred hymns, he is divine personified as celestial bull, he is too compassionate, he has great speed, he is eminent,  and charming, he is famously known as Shivayogi, he is the commander of water, he has most charming appearance too, he is Vrishesha/celestial bull, he has Soma, Surya and Agni as eyes, he is extremely charming, he is adorned in crescent moon, he has beautiful appearance too, he eradicates evil effects of Kali era, he has great effulgence,  he is extremely valorous, he is an ascetic, he symbolizes fire, he is Prabhu who showers abundance of boons to worshiper, he is fierce as well as  pleasant too, he is most desirable, excellent, and divine with extreme brilliance, his eyes has the resemblance to flame, he can be formidable too, he represents Kala, Keshava, and all the deities, he has white complexion, he serves as magnificent throne to Lord Shiva, he symbolizes pure thought, his sharp horns are adorned in precious ornaments,  and white Chamara, he is Devaraja, he symbolizes light and happiness, he is scholarly, he is Parameshvara, he has unique form, he has no specific forms, he annihilates Dhaithyas, his nose is adorned in precious ornament, he is imperishable, he consumes rice mixed with sesame seeds/Thilathandula, he is Nandhi who causes obstruction, he is powerful, and  charming, he is pure, he is adorned in silk thread, he is Kalakanda, he resides on the mountain peak, he is  virtuous  son of Shiladhana, he represents cause, he is devoted to Shruthi, he is adorned in marvelous bell, he is virtuous and auspicious as well, he is the source of delight of Lord Vishnu, he holds the flames of  Lord Shiva, he symbolizes auspiciousness, he is sinless, valorous,  and permanent, he is sincere devotee of Lord Shiva, he is eternal, he is beloved of Pradhoshapriya/Lord Shiva, he is Vrisha/celestial bull, he is adorned in magnificent earrings, he has massive form, he has white complexion, he is universal soul and he is most celebrated.


Vibranam Parashum Mrigam Karathalaireesha Pranamajjalim | Bhasmodhoolana  Pandaram Shashikala Ganga  Kapardhvojwalam | Paryaya  Thripuranthakam Pramadhapa  Shreshtam  Ganam Dhaivatham | Bhramendhra Acchyutha Poojithanghri Kamalam Sri Nandhikesham Bhaje||




Om Nandhikesha  Bhramaroopin  Shivadhyanaparanaya : | Theekshnashringa  Vedapadha  Viroopa  Vrishabhaya Cha ||

Thungashaila  Devadeva  Shivapriya  Virajamana: | Natana Agniroopa  Dhanapriya  Sitha Chamaradharine ||

Vedanga  Kanakapriya  Kailasavasine  Deva |  Sthithapadha  Shruthipriya  Shvethopaveethine ||

Natyanandhaka  Kinkinidhara  Maththashringine |Hadakesha  Hemabhooshana Vishnuroopine ||

Prithviroopine  Nidheesha  Shivavahana Ghulapriya | Charuhasa  Shringine  Navathrinapriya  Vedasara ||

Manthrasara Prathyaksha Karunakara  Sheeghra lalamakalika | Shivayogin Jaladhipa  Charuroopa  Vrishesha ||

Somasuryagnilochana  Sundhara  Somabhoosha  Suvakthraya Cha |Kalinashana Suprakasha  Mahaveerya  Hamsa  Agnimayaya Cha ||

Prabhave  Varadha  Rudhraroopa  Madhura  Kamikapriya | Vishishta  Dhivyaroopa  Ujjvaline  Jwalanethra  Samvarththa ||

 Keshava  Sarvadhevatharoopa  Shvethavarnna  Shivaseena | Chinmaya  Shringapatta  Shvethachamarabhooshana ||

Devaraja Prabhanandhin Panditha  Parameshvara | Viroopa  Nirakara  Cchinadhaithya  Nasasoothrine  ||

Anantha  Thilathandula Bhakshana  Varanandhine  Sarasa | Vimala Pattasoothra  Kalakanda  Shailadhine ||

Shiladhanasunandhana  Karana  Shruthibhaktha  Veeragandadharaya Cha | Dhanya  Vishnunandhine Shivajwalagrahine  Bhadhra  ||

 Anangha  Veera Dhruva  Dhathre  Shashvatha  Pradoshapriyaroopine | Vrisha Kundaladhrithe  Bheema  Sithavarnna Sarvathmane  Sarvavikhyatha: ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||



Sri Ardhdhanareeshvara Ashtoththarashathanama Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall prostrate before Lord Ardhanareeshvara who symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, he is Mahayogi who symbolizes Yoga and attainable through intense Yogic practices, he is wielded in powerful weapon Pinaka, he is adorned in gem decorated ornaments all over the body, he is adorned in magnificent gem studded crown,  he has attractive matted hair locks, he is adorned in sacred river on matted hair locks, he resides on the highest peak of Mount Kailash, he is Mahajjyani who symbolize supreme knowledge, he immerses in deep meditation, he is immeasurable/unfathomable, he represents treasures of Yoga, he guides us to cross the ocean of worldly existence, he is beloved of his passionate devotees, he is absolute Bhramam, he is all pervading, he represents Lord Vishnu, he is primordial, he is mounted on celestial bull, he is attired in skin of animals, he has magnificent form attired in majestic silk clothe, he is the source of liberation from repeated births, he symbolizes Moksha, he killed the demon Andhakasura, he is Jagathpathi who is the Lord of Universe and its living beings, he symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, he is the source of offspring, he is the Lord of Ganas, he eradicates pride and forgetfulness in the worshiper, he is adorned in crescent moon on matted hair locks, he has boisterous voice, he is fond of Samaveda, he is Shankara /auspiciousness and Sadhashiva/supreme bliss, he is imperishable, he represents supreme consciousness, he is eternal bliss who is surrounded by all the deities, he holds colossal fire on one hand and antelope on the other, he symbolizes auspiciousness,  he is triumphant, he is the Lord of fire sacrifices, he destroyed the Yajja of Dhakshaprajapathi, he graciously accepts oblations from fire sacrifices, he crushed the pride of Yama, he showers abundance of boons to worshiper, he is worshiped by Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, he holds majestic flag that has the symbol of divine bull, he is smeared in sacred ashes from the funeral pyre all over the body, he is adorned in Rudraksha, he is mighty Lord, he represents trinities/Lord Bhrama, Lord Vishnu and Lord Maheshvara,  he is Parambhramam, he is adorned in King of serpent, he is eternal, he is omniscient, he is all pervading and he is most admirable in the three worlds, he is divine personified as  Ardhanareeshvara who is worshiped by illustrious Rishis and Sages, he is Lord of Lords, he is divine personified for the purpose of imparting knowledge of Bhramam, he has Ravi, Chandhra and Agni as three eyes, he is Universal preceptor, he is Mahadeva, he symbolizes supreme bliss, he has attractive matted hair locks, he is Mahayogi who symbolizes supreme wisdom and knowledge, his matted hair locks are the resting place of Vyomaganga/Akashaganga, he is pure, he is highly enthusiastic, he symbolizes greatest belief and philosophies, he provides excellence in speech, he represents sky, he fulfills all that desired by the worshiper, he dispers  the fruit of the desires of the worshiper, he is beyond human intellect, he is supreme bliss, he has supreme radiance, he is void of changes, he represents  Veda, Vedanga,  and Chathu:shashti Kala/64 art forms, he eradicates extreme fears and anxieties of worldly existence, he is the safest heaven to worshiper who are surrendered at his lotus feet, he has bluish throat, he has Agni as eye on forehead, he is attired in  skin of elephant, he guides us through the righteous path, he is void of impurities known as Ragadhvesha, he fulfills the desires of the worshiper, he is supreme ascetic, he is beloved of Lord Vishnu, he is supreme Bhramacharin who strictly follow austerities, he is Sanyasin who firmly follows the rite of Sanyasashrama and he follows the rite of Grihasthashrama as well, he is liberal/restraint, he is serene, he is absolute truth, he is extremely compassionate, he is Yogapattabhirama, he holds divine musical instrument Veena, he resides in non-living things too, he symbolizes intellect and prosperity, his hands are in divine Chinmudhra posture, he holds sacred scriptures in one hand, he eradicates afflictions from evil spirits and demons, he eradicates all kinds of illnesses, I shall repeatedly prostrate before Lord Dhakshinamoorthi who is Lord of Lords.


Om Vidhyaroopine Mahayogin Shuddhajjyanine Pinakadhari | Rathnalankrithasarvanga  Rathnamaulaye Nama: ||

Jadadhara Gangadhara Achalavasin Mahajjyanine | Samadhikrithe  Aprameya  Yoganidhaye  Tharaka: ||

Bhakthavathsala Bhramaroopine  Jagadhvayapin Vishnumoorthaye | Purathana  Ukshavaha  Charmavasase ||

Peethambaravibhooshana Sarvesha  Mokshadhayine | Shankara Mokshanidhaye Andhakasurasamharththre ||

Jagathpathi  Vidhyadharine Shuklathanave  Nama:| Vidhadhyayine  Ganadhipa  Praudapasmrithi Samaharthrine ||

Shashimaulaye  Mahasvana  Samapriya Sadhashiva | Avyaya  Sadhave Sacchidhanandha  Sarvadevairalankritha ||

Hasthe Vahnidhara  Srimathe Mrigadharine | Vashankara  Yajjanatha  Krathudhvamsine ||

Yajjabhokthre  Yamanthaka  Bhakthanugrahamoorthaye | Bhagasevya  Vrishadhvaja  Bhasmodhoolithasarvanga ||

Akshamaladhara  Mahathe Thrikalajja Thrayimoorthaye | Parambhramane  Nagarajalankritha Halahaladhara Shashvatha: ||

Mahajyanine Sarvalokavibhooshana  Ardhanareeshvarayathe Nama: | Deva  Munisevya Suroththama  Vyakhyanadeva ||

Bhagavathe  Ravichandhragni Lochana  Jagathgurave | Mahadeva  Manandhaparayana  Jadadharine ||

Mahayogin Jjyanamalairalankritha  Vyoma Gangajalasthana | Vishuddha  Yatha  Oorjjitha  Thaththvamoorthaye ||

Mahayogine  Mahasaraswathapradha  Vyomamoorthaye | Bhakthanamishtadhayaka  Kamaphalapradhaya Cha ||

Paramoorthi Chithswaroopin Thejomoorthi Anamaya | Veda Vedanga Thaththvanjja  Chathu:Shathi Kalanidhi: ||

Bhavaroga Bhayadhvamsin Bhakthanam Abhayapradhaya Cha | Neelagreevah  lalataksha  Gajacharmane  Gathipradha: ||

Aragin Kamadha  Thapasvin Vishnuvallabha | Bhramacharin Sanyasin Grihasthashramakaranaya Cha ||

 Dhantha  Shamavathamshreshta  Sathyaroopa Dhayapara: | Yogapattabhiramaya Veenadharine  Vichethana: ||

Mathi Prajjasudhadharine  Mudhrapusthakadharine | Vethaladhi Pishachaugha Rakshasaughavinashine |Roganam Vinihanthre Sureshvara Sri Dhakshinamoorthaye Nama: ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Tuesday 27 March 2018

Sri Bindhumadhava Ashtakam – Lyrics and meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











I shall meditate upon Lord Bindhumadhava who takes immense pleasure in playing melodious music resembles to nectar, on his flute and take immense joy in the association and performance of various pastimes with the cowherds and cows of sacred land Vraja, he takes immense delight in the exploration on the river banks of Kalindhaja, and performs various passionate sports in the association Vallavis/young maidens of cowherds in the wood creeper,  I shall meditate upon Lord Bindhumadhava who is divine personified to purify the Universe and its living beings,  he resides in the lotus like hearts of illustrious Sanakadhis and Rishis, he is wielded in fierce weapons Gadha, Shankha, Chakra, and Sharaga, he showers compassionate nectar like grace on worshiper, he is the source of delight of Amarendhras, I shall meditate upon Lord Bindhumadhava, he penetrates through the scheme of enemies, he symbolizes mercy, his beautiful eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, he is adorned in various precious gem decorated crown that spreads intense ray of light, his feet are resembles to fully blossomed lotus flower, he is lustrous like moon, I shall meditate upon Lord Bindhumadhava who annihilates the demons, he is adorned in precious ornament of gold on the waist that spreads intense radiance, he is most desirable and eminent who reclines on the serpent Anantha as a bed of flower in the milky ocean, I shall meditate upon Lord Bindhumadhava, he guides the desolate and distressed people to cross the unfathomable ocean of worldly existence in a great speed, he is Aravindha who is divine embodied as Mathsya/giant fish in order to protect the Veda,  I shall meditate upon Lord Bindhumadhava who is Dharendhra/Lord of Bhoodevi, he killed the demon Hiranya, he was embodied as Koorma/giant tortoise while the deities and demons churning the milky ocen for nectar of immortality, he was emobided as Varaha/wild boar in order to protect the Earth from the clutches of demon Hiranyaksha/Hatakaksha,  I shall meditate upon Lord Bindhumadhava who was personified as younger brother to Balarama who is skilled in the usage of mace,  he is Bhoopanayaka who is Lord of Earth  is eulogized by celestial Apasaras, he eradicates the atrocities of wicked on the Earth, he has sacrificed the superior abode and appeared among the enemies of Yavana.  The above are the glorious verses praising the splendor of Lord Bindhumadhava located on the Ghat of Panchaganga, it comprises the marvelous ten incarnations and glories of intense devotion of Prahladha who is fervent devotee of Lord Narasimha , whoever reads or listens to it on regular basis would get their desires fulfilled.



Kalindhaja Thadatavi Lathanikethananthara  Pragalbhavalli Vispurathdhrathi Prasangasangatham | Sudharasardhra Venunadhamodha Madhuri Madhapramaththa Gopa Go Vrajam  Bhajami Bindhu Madhavam ||

Gadhari Shankha Chakra Sharngabhru Chathushkaram Kripakataksha Veekshana Amrithakshitha Amarendhranandhanam | Sanandhanadhi Mauni Manasaravindha Mandhiram  Jagathpavithra Keerthidham Bhajami Bindhumadhavam ||

Dhigeesha  Mauli Noonarathnarathni:sarath Prabhavali Virajithanghri Pankajam Navendhu Shekharabjajam |Dhayamarandha Thundhilaravindhapathra  Lochanam  Virodhiyoodhabhedhanam  Bhajami Bindhu Madhavam ||

Paya:  Payodhi  Veechikavali Paya: Prishanmiladh Bhujanga Pungavanga  Kalpa Pushpathalpa Shayinam | Kati Thadi Spudi Bhavath  Prathapthahadakambaram  Nishada Kodi Padanam  Bhajami Bindhumadhavam ||

Anushravapaharakava Lepa Lopanaipuni Payashcharavathara Thoshitharavindha Sambavam | Maha Bhavabdhi Madhyamagra Dheenaloka Tharakam  Vihangarat Thurangamam Bhajami Bindhu Madhavam ||

Samudhra Thoya Madhyadeva Dhanavothkshi Pandharadharendhra Mooladharanakshamadhi Koormavigraham | Duragrahavaliptha Hatakakshanasha Sookaram  Hinranya Dhanavanthakam  Bhajami Bindhu Madhavam ||

Virochanathma Sambhavoththamanga  Krith Padhakramam  Parashvadhopa  Samhrithakhilavaneesha Mandalam | Kadora  Neelakanda  Karmukha Pradharshithadhidhorbalanvithakshithee Sutham  Bhajami Bindhu Madhavam ||

Yamanujodhaka Pravaha  Saththvarabijithvaram  Pura Suranganabimananoopa Bhoopanayakam | Swamandalagra Gandaneeya Yavanarimandalam  Balanujam Gadhagrajam Bhajami Bindhumadhavam ||

Prashastha Pancha Chamarakhya Vriththabhedhabasitham  Dhashavathara Varnnanam  Nrisimhabhaktha Varnnitham | Prasiddha Bindhumadhavashtakam Padanthi Ye  Bhrisham Nara  Su Dhurllabham Bhajanthi They Manoratham Nirantharam ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||