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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Lakshmi Stotram



Deva Krutha Lakshmi Stotram
(Prayer to Goddess Lakshmi by Devas)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Here is a rare prayer addressed to Goddess Lakshmi by the devas)
Kshamasva bhagavathyamba , kshamaa sheele parath pare,
Shudha sathwa swaroope cha kopadhi pari varjithe. 1
Pardon me Oh Bhagwathi, Oh mother ,
Who is the divine goddess having patience,
Who is the form of the clean truth,
And who has distanced herself from anger.
Upame sarva saadhweenaam deveenaam deva poojithe,
Thwaya vina jagat sarvam mrutha thulyancha nishphalam. 2
Oh goddess who is the ideal for all virtuous women,
Oh Goddess who is being worshipped by all devas,
Without you , this entire world is useless and is like dead.
Sarva sampath swaroopa thwam sarveshaam sarva roopini,
Raseswarasya adhidevi thwam thwath kala sarva yoshitha. 3
Oh personification of all types of wealth,
You appear in the form that people want ,
Oh leader of the lord of Rasa mandala*,
All the ladies in this world are your crescents.
* The group dance of Krishna and Gopis
Kailase Parvathi thwam cha ksheeradho Sindhu kanyaka,
Swarge cha deva Lakshmi thwam , marthya Lakshmi cha bhoothale. 4
In Kailasa ,you are Parvathi and in ocean of milk ,you are Lakshmi,
In the heaven, you are goddess Lakshmi and in the earth , the wealth of man.
Vaikunte cha Maha Lakshmi , deva devi Saraswathi,
Ganga cha thulasi thwam cha , savithri brahma lokatha. 5
In land of Vishnu , you are Mahalakshmi ,
You are goddess of Gods, Saraswathi,
You are the Thulasi leaf in Ganges,
And Savithri in the world of Brahma.
Krishna pranadhi devi thwam , go loke Radhika swayam,
Rase Raseswari thwam cha Vrindavana vane vane. 6
You are the soul like boss of Lord Krishna,
And in the world of cows, you are Radha,\
In the arena of dance , in the forest of Vrindavana,
You are goddess of dance of the forest.
Krisshna Priya thwam Bhanddere , chandra chandra kanane,
Viraja champaka vane satha srunge cha sundari. 7
You are Krishna Priya in forest of Indian figs,
You are Chandrika in forest of sandalwood,
You are Viraja in the forest of Champaka flowers,
And you are the pretty one in the Hundred peaks.
Padmavathi padma vane , malathi malathi vane,
Kunda danthi kundavane , susheela Kethaki vane. 8
You are Padmavathi , in the forest of lotus flowers,
You are Malathi, in the forest of Malathi* flowers,
You are she who has jasmine like teeth, in Jasmine forest,
And You are Susheela, in the forest of Padanus flowers.
* A kind of Jasmine
Kadamba mala thwam devi , kadamba kananepi cha,
Raja Lakshmi raja gehe , graham lakshmir gruhe gruhe. 9
You are the garland of Kadamba flowers,
In the forest of Kadamba trees,
You are Raja Lakshmi in the palace of kings,
And Lady of the house in homes and houses.
Ithi Lakshmi sthvam punyam sarva devai krutham shubham,
Ya padeth prathruthaya sa vai sarvam labeth druvam. 10
This is the prayer to Lakshmi composed by all devas,
And if read as soon as one wakes up ,
Would definitely get one all that one wants

Monday, January 18, 2010

Ashta Lakshmi Stotra

Ashta Lakshmi Stotra
The prayer to the eight Lakshmis)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Here it is Adhi Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Santhana Lakshmi , Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi and Maha Lakshmi..This is the second version of Ashta Lakshmi stotra that I have come across. The first one is also available in my compilation.
Aadhi Lakshmi
(Primeval Lakshmi)
Dwibhujam cha dwinethram cha sa abhyam, varadanwitham,
Pushpa mala dharam , devim ambhujasana samsthitham,
Pushpa thorana samyuktham , prabha mandala manditham,
Sarva lakshana samyuktham , sarvabharana bhooshitham,
Peethambaradharam devim makute charu bandhanaam,
Sthano nadhi sama yuktham parswayor dheepa shakthikam,
Soundarya nilayam, shakthim , Adhi lakkshmeem aham Bhaje. 1

(I salute and sing about that primeval Lakshmi,
Who gives protection by her two eyes and hands,
Who gives copious boons, who wear flower garlands,
Who is the goddess who sits on the throne of lotus,
Who sits in the arena decorated by chains of flowers,
Who shines in the halo of light, who has perfect beauty,
Who wears all ornaments, who wears yellow silks,
Who wears a decorated crown, who has a high bosom,
Who has rows of lights on both her sides,
Who is the personification of beauty and power.)

Gaja Lakshmi
(Lakshmi of Elephants)
Chathur bhujam , dwinethram vara abhaya karanvidham,
Abja dwaya karambhojam, abjasana samasthitham,
Sasi varna kadobabhyam plavyamanam maha sriyam,
Sarvabharana shobhadyam shubra vasthorthareeyakam,
Chamara graham naribhi sevitham, parswayor dwayo,
Aapada lambhivasanam karanda makutam bhaje. 2
(I sing and salute the Gaja Lakshmi, who has four hands,
Who has two eyes, whose two hands show the symbol,
Of giving of boons and providing of succour,
Who has lotus flowers in two hands, Who is seated on a lotus,
Who is being anointed by water by two elephants of black colour,
Who shines in various ornaments, who wears white cloths,
Who is being served by two ladies holding fan on her both sides,
And who shines from her head to foot.)
Dhana Lakshmi
(The Lakshmi of wealth)
KIrreda makudopetham, swarna varna samanvitham,
SArvabhara samyuktham, sukhasana manvitham,
Paripoornam cha kumbham ch a dakshinena karenathu,
Chakram banam cha thamboolam thada vama karenathu,
Sankham padmam cha chapam cha gandikam api dharineem,
Sath kanchukastha neem , dhyayeth danalakshmeem manoharam. 3
(I meditate on the very pretty looking Dhana Lakshmi.
Who wears a crown on her head, who is of the golden colour,
Who is with all type of ornaments, who sits on the seat of pleasure,
Who holds a filled up pot in her left hand,
Who has wheel. arrow and betel leaves on her right hand,
Who also has conch, rope and wears a golden chain,
And who wears a tight cloth blouse over her bosom.)

Dhanya Lakshmi
(The Lakshmi of grains)
Varadhabhya samyuktham , kireeda makudojjwalam,
Ambujam che akshu chaleem vaa kadali phala dronikam,
Pankajam daksha vamethu, dadhanaam Shukla roopineem,
Krupa moorthim jadachoodam sukhasana samsthitham,
SArvalangara samyuktham sarvabhara bhooshitham,
Mada matham manohari roopam, dhanya sriyam bhaje. 4
(I sing and salute The Dhanya Lakshmi,
Who holds symbol of protection and mercy,
Who is offered lotus, sugarcane and pot of banana fruit,
Who shines with the crown on her head,
Who holds a lotus in her right hand,
Who bestows grace and is white in colour,
Who is personification of mercy, who wears brooch in her hair,
Who sits in a comfortable pose, who is well decorated,
Who wears all sort of ornaments,,
Who is exuberant and has a pretty mien.)

Santhana Lakshmi
(Lakshmi of progeny)
Jada makuta samyuktham sthidasana samanvitham,
Abhayam gadgam chaiva poorna kumbham bhuja dwaye,
Kanchugam chanda veeram cha moukthikam chapi dharineem,
Dheepa chamara nari bhi sevitha m , parsvayor dwayo,
Bala senathi sangase karuna pooridananaam,
Maha rajnim cha Santhana Lakshmim ishtartha sidhaye. 5
(Let the queen like Santhana Lakshmi , who wears a crown,
Who sits on a stable seat,, who holds in her two hands,
Symbol of protection, sword and a pot completely full,
Who wears a small sword and silken dress on her bosom ,
Who is served on both sides by ladies holding fan and light,
Who showers love on the child Subrahmanya sitting on her lap,
Fulfill all my wishes and wants and wealth.)

Veera Lakshmi
(Lakshmi of Valour)
Ashta bahu yutham lakshmim simhasana vara sthitham,
Thaptha kanchana sangasam , kireda makudojjwalam,
Swarna kanchuka samyuktham satha veera dharam thadha,
Abhayam varadam chaiva bhuja bhuja yos samyavayo,
Chakram soolam cha banam cha sankham chapam kapalakam,
Datheem Veeralakshmim cha nava thalathmikam Bhaje. 6
(I salute that valorous Lakshmi by whose side nine trees shine,
Who has eight hands, who sits on a throne, who shines like molten gold,
Who wears a crown over her hair, who wears a golden cloth over her bosom,
And also a garland of gold, who shows the symbol of protection,
Symbol of blessing in her right and left hands ,
And who holds, the holy wheel, spear , bow , conch , bow and a skull.)

Vijaya Lakshmi
(Lakshmi of Victory)
Ashta bahu yudham devim simhasana varasthitham,
Sukhasanam sukesim cha kireeda makudojjwalam,
Shyamangim , komalaa karam sarvabharana bhooshitham,
Gadgam , pasam gadha chakram varadam vama hasthake,
Kedakam changusam sankham varadam vama hasthake,
Raja roopa dharam shakthim Prabhu soundarya shobhitham,
Hamsaroodam smareth devim vijayam vijayapthaye. 7
(I meditate on that goddess riding on a swam and pray for victory,
Who has eight hands , who sits on a throne in a comfortable posture,
Who has very pretty hair and wears a shining crown over that,
Who is black in colour, who is pretty and wears all ornaments,
Who has sword , rope , wheel and symbol of protection in right hands,
Who has shield, goad , conch and symbol of blessing in her right hands,
Who looks like a king, who is powerful , lord and shines due to her beauty.)

Maha Lakshmi
(The great Lakshmi)
Chathur bhujam Maha Lakshmim gaja yugma supoojitham,
Padma pathra nayanam, varabhaya karojjwalam,
Oordhwa dhwaya kare chabjam dadatheem shkla vasthrakam,
Padmasane sukhaseenam bhajeham sarva Mangalam, 8
(I worship she who sits comfortably in a lotus pose,
Who bestows all good things, who has four hands,
Who is Maha Lakshmi, who is worshipped by two elephants,
Who has eyes like leaf of lotus, who has shining hands,
Showing the symbols of protection and blessing,
Who holds on other two hands lotus flowers,
Who dresses herself in white .)

Tuesday, November 17, 2009


Dhana Lakshmi Stotram
Translated by P. R. Ramachander
[Here is a prayer addressed to Dhana Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Goddess Parvathi asks Shiva as to how the poor, the timid and family men can become wealthy. He then teaches her this great prayer, addressed to Goddess Parvathi herself. This indicates that the Goddess Parvathi also can be worshipped as the giver of wealth.]
Dhanadha Uvacha:
Devi deva mupa gamya neelakandam mama priyam,
Krupaya Parvathi praha Sankaram, Karunakaram.
(Dhanadha said:The goddess went near Lord with the blue neck, who is dear to me,And with kindness Goddess Parvathi asked Sankara, the doer of mercy.)
Devyuvacha:
Bruhi, vallabha saadhoonaam, daridhraanaam, kudumbinaam,
Daridhra dalanopayamanchasaiva dhana pradham.
(The Goddess said:My dear, please tell me how, the timid, the poor and family men,Would cross over poverty and get wealth bestowed on them.)
Shiva Uvacha:
Poojyan Parvathi vakhya midhamaha Maheswara,
Uchitham Jagad Ambaasi thava bhoothanukampaya.
(The God of all, then praised the words of Parvathi,And told, that it was apt for mother of the world,To ask this,as she has compassion to all beings.)
Saseetham Sanujam Ramam Sanjaneyam Sahanugam,
Pranamya paramanandam Vakshyeham stotra muthamam.
(After Saluting Lord Rama, along with Sita, his brothers,And Anjaneya, I am telling the great prayer with great happiness.)
Dhanadham sradhaanaanaam sadhya sulabha karakam,
Yogakshema karam sathyam, sathyameva vacho mama.
(My words are indeed true that this prayer to the giver of wealth would,Bless the devoted ones with wealth and all sort of comforts.)
Patantha Pataayanthopi Brahmanai asthikothamai,
Dhana laabho bhaved aasu nasamethi daridhradha.
(Reading or getting it read by Brahmins devoted to religion,Would immediately lead to earning of money and poverty will be killed)
Bhoobhavamsa bhoothyai bhakthi kalpa lathaam shubhaam,
Prarthayathaam yadhaa kaamam kamadhenuswa roopinam.
(I pray you, who exists as prosperity in earth,To be the wish giving perennial tree to devotees,And assume the form of the divine wish fulfilling cow.)
Dhanadhe dhandhe devi, dhana seele dhayakare,
Thwam praseedha mahesaani,yadhartha prathayamyaham.
(Oh Goddess Dhanadha*, who is the wealth giver,Who is habitually a giver and one who shows mercy,You please be pleased, Oh consort of Mahesa**,For I am praying to you to grant wealth.*giver of wealth **Lord Shiva)
Dharaamara priye punye dhanye dhanadha poojithe,
Sudhanam dharmike devi yajamanasya sathwaram.
(Oh Goddess who likes the devas of earth,Oh holy one, Oh blessed one, Oh Goddess worshipped by Kubhera*,Please grant immediately the blessed wealth to him who worships you.*The deva who is guardian of wealth)
Ramye, rudhrapriye roope Ramaroope rathi priye,
Shikhi sakha mano murthi praseedha pranathe mayi.
(Oh Pretty one, Oh darling of Rudra, Oh Goddess with good form,Oh Goddess who is attractive, Oh Goddess who is liked by Rathi*,Oh Goddess who is in the mind of friend of peacock, Krishna,Please be kind to me who is saluting your feet.*Wife of the God of love)
Aaraktha charanom bhoje, Sidhi sarvartha dhayike,
Divyambaradhare divye, divyamalanu shobhithe.
(Hey Goddess whose feet is like blood red lotus,Hey Goddess who blesses with all divine powers,Oh Holy one who wears divine silk cloths,Oh Goddess who shines in the divine garland)
Samastha guna sampanne, Sarva lakshana lakshithe,
Saratchandra mukhe neele, Neela neeraja lochane,
(Hey Goddess who is having all good qualities,Hey Goddess who is blessed with all good qualities,Oh goddess of wealth whose face is like the full moon of spring,Oh Goddess who has eyes like the blue lotus,
Chanchareeka chamoo charu, sree hara kutilaalake,
Mathe bhagawathi matha, kala kanda ravamruthe,
(Oh Goddess who has curly tresses and wears a garland,Which is followed by an army of bees,Oh Mother, Oh divine mother whose voice is like nectar,)
Haasavalokanai, divyair bhakthi chinthapaharike,
Roopa lavanya tharunya karunya guna bhaajane,
(Oh Goddess who with her ever smiling glances,Removes all the worries of her devotees,Oh Goddess who is the reservoir of beauty,Youth and mercifulness in plenty,)
Kwanath kankana manjeere, lasad leela karambhuje,
Rudhra prakasithe thathwe Dharmaadhaare dharalaye,
(Oh Goddess whose anklets make tinkling sound,Oh Goddess who is playful and has lotus like hands,Oh Goddess Who makes Lord Rudra shine,Oh Goddess who is the philosophy,And oh Goddess who is the basis of Dharma in earth,
Prayacha yajamanaya dhanam dharmaka sadhanam,
Matha sthwam may avilambena dhisaswa Jagadambike.
(Please provide wealth to him who is the chief of rituals,And also provide him wealth so that he does Dharma,Oh Mother without any more delay shower me this wealth,Oh Goddess who is the mother of the universe.)
Krupaya karunasagare prathidham kuru may shubhe,
Vasudhe vasudha roope vasu vasava vandhithe.
(Oh ocean of mercy, please bless my requests which are good,Oh Earth, Oh Goddess who has the form of earth,Who is being saluted by Vasus and Lord Indra.)
Dhanadhe yajamanasya varadhe varadha bhava,
Brahmanyai Brahmanai poojyeparvathi shiva shankare.
(Oh goddess of wealth who is worshipped by Brahma and Brahmins,Who is Parvathi along with Lord Shiva, bless the doer of rituals and be pleased.Stotram )
Daridrya vyadhi samanam sudhana pradham,
Sreekare Shankare sreedhe praseedha mayi kinkare.
(This prayer removes poverty and diseases and blesses with wealth,And Oh Goddess Shankari* who bestows wealth and splendour,Please bless with kindness me who is your servant.* The consort of Sankara)
Parvatheesa prasadena suresa kinkareridham,
Sradhaya yea padishyanthi Patayishyathi bhakthitha.
Sahasramayutham laksham dhana labho bhavedbhavam,
Dhanadhaya namasthubhyam nidhi padmadhipaya cha,
Bhavathu thwad pasadaanme, dhana dhanyadhi sampadha.
(He who reads or gets read with sincerity and devotion,This prayer by the king of devas, who is the servant,Of the Goddess Parvathi and who got it because of her grace,Would be blessed, with wealth in thousands and millions.I salute you the wealth giver, who is the creator of wealth,And by your grace, I would become greatly wealthy.)
Ithi Dhana Laksahmi sthothram sampoornam
(Thus ends the prayer to Goddess Dhana Lakshmi.)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Vijaja Lakshmi Stotram


Vijaya Lakshmi is a symbol of victory. She brings success in different facets of life. In order to get success everywhere, at all times and in all conditions, praying Vijaya Lakshmi is essential
Vijaya Lakshmi Stotram
(Prayer to the Lakshmi of victories)
By
Sage Agasthya
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Jaya padma visalakshi , jaya thwam sri pathi priye,
Jaya mathar maha Lakshmi, samasarnavarnava tharini. 1
(Victory to the one with lotus like broad eyes,
Victory to her, who is the darling of Lord Vishnu,
Victory to the mother Mahalakshmi,
And victory to her who makes us cross, the sea of life.)
Mahalakshmi namasthubhyam, namasthubhyam sureswari,
Hari priye namasthubhyam, namasthubhyam daya nidhe. 2
(Salutations to you, Mahalakshmi,
Salutations to you, goddess of devas,
Salutations to you, sweetheart of Hari,
And salutations to you, the treasure of mercy.)
Padmalaye namasthubhyam, namasthubhyam cha sarvadhe,
Sarva bhootha hitharthaya, vasu vrushtim sada kuru. 3
(Salutations to you, goddess who lives in lotus,
Salutations to you, who is capable of doing everything,
For the sake of the good of all beings,
Please always shower nectar on them.)
Jaganmathar namasthubhyam, namasthubhyam dhaya nidhe,
Dayavathi namasthubhyam, Visweswari namosthuthe. 4
(Salutations to you, mother of the world,
Salutations to you, treasure house of mercy,
Salutations to you, who has the habit of being merciful,
And salutations to you , goddess of the universe.)
Nama ksheerrnava sudhe, nama trilokya dharini,
Vasu vrushte namasthubhyam, raksha maam saranagatham. 5
(Salutations to the daughter of milky ocean,
Salutations to her who holds the three worlds,
Salutations to you who showers nectar,
Please protect me, who am seeking your protection.)
Raksha thwam deva devesi deva devasya vallabhe,
Daridrya thrahi maam Lakshmi , krupaam kuru mamopari. 6
(Please save me ,Oh goddess of Gods,
Who is the consort of god of gods,
Oh Lakshmi, please remove my poverty,
And show mercy on me.)
Namasthrilokya janani, Namatrilokya pavani,
Brahmadayo namanthi thwam, jagadananda dhayini. 7
(Salutations to mother of three worlds,
Salutations to purifier of three worlds,
Gods like Brahma salute you,
Oh Goddess who grants happiness to the world.)
Vishnu priye, namasthubhyam, namasthubhyam jagadhithe,
Aarthhanthri namasthubhyam, samrudhim kuru may sada. 8
(Salutations of darling of Vishnu,
Salutations to her , who is everywhere in the world,
Salutations to her who ends avarice,
Please give me plenty , always.)
Abjavase namasthubhyam, chapalayai namo nama,
Chanchalayai namasthubhyam, lalithyai namo nama. 9
(Salutation to her who lives in the lotus,
Salutations to her who is unstable,
Salutations to her who easily shifts,
And salutations to her who is easily pleased.)
Nama pradhymna janani, mathasthubhyam namo nama,
Paripalaya bho mathar maam , thubhyam saranagatham. 10
(Salutations to the mother of Pradhyumna,
Oh, Mother salutations and salutations to you,
Oh my mother look after me,
For I have come seeking your protection).
Saranye thwam prapannosmi, kamale kamalalaye,
Trahi trahi mahalakshmi, parithrana parayane. 11
(Oh goddess , who is fit to accept surrender,
Please accept my surrender.
Oh Kamala who lives on a lotus,
Save me , save me, Oh Mahalakshmi,
Who is interested in saving those who approach her.)
Pandithyam shobhathe naiva , na shobhanthi guna nare,
Seelathwam naiva shobhthe, Mahalakshmi thwaya vina. 12
(Without your presence Mahalakshmi*,
Learning does not shine, nor does,
Good conduct and good character.
* Without Mahalakshmi , one becomes poor)
Thwad virajathe roopam, thawach seelam virajathe,
Thwad guna naranaam , cha yavath Lakshmi praseedathi. 13
(The form of a being shines,
The character of a being shines,
The conduct of a being shines,
Till the grace of Mahalakshmi is present.)
Lakshmi thwayalankrutha manavaye,
Papair vimuktha, nrupaloka manya,
Gunair viheena, gunino bhavanthi,
Dusshelana sheelavatham varishta. 14
(That man who is decorated by your presence,
Is free from sins, respected like a king,
Even if he lacks good conduct, is considered having one,
And even if is of bad character, is considered as good.)
Lakshmir bhooshayathe roopam, lakshmir bhooshayathe kulam,
Lakshmir bhooshayathe vidhyam, sarva lakshmir viseshyathe. 15
(Lakshmi decorates the looks,
Lakshmi decorates the clan,
Lakshmi decorates knowledge,
And everything is made special by her.)
Lakshmi thwad guna keerthanena, kamala bhoorythyalam jihmatham,
Rudradhya ravi Chandra devathayo, vakthum naiva kshama,
Asmabhi sthava roopa lakshana gunaan vakthum kadham sakyathe,
Mathar maam paripahi viswa janani kruthwa mameshtam dhruvam. 16
(Oh Lakshmi , Lord Brahma, Rudra, Sun God and moon god,
Find themselves inadequate to sing your praises,
And please tell how I can be adequate to sing you in poems,
Oh mother please look after me , Oh mother of universe,
Always fulfill my desires fully.)
Dheenarthi bheetham , bhava thapa peeditham,
Dhanair viheenam, thava parsvamagatham,
Krupa nidhithwath, mama Lakshmi sathwaram,
Dhana pradhana dhana nayakam kuru. 17
(Afraid of misery, afflicted by sorrow,
Without wealth, I have come before you,
Oh My Lakshmi , speedily take mercy on me,
And make me rich and lord of riches).
Maam vilokya janani Hari priye,
Nirdhanam sameepamagatham,
Dehi may jjadithi karagram,
Vasthra kanchana varannamadbutham. 18
(Please see me ,darling of Hari,
I have come near you without any wealth,
Please give speedily your helping hand,
And bless me with cloth, gold and wonderful food)
Thwameva janani Lakshmi, pitha Lakshmi thwameva cha,
Bratha thwam cha sakha Lakshmi vidhya Lakshmi thwameva cha. 19
(You are my mother Oh, Lakshmi,
You are my father Oh , Lakshmi,
You are my brother and friend Oh Lakshmi,
And you are also my knowledge , Oh Lakshmi.)
Thrahi, thrahi maha Lakshmi, Thrahi, thrahi Sureswari,
Thrahi, thrahi Jagan matha, daridryath thrahi vegatha. 20
(Save me, save me, Of Maha Lakshmi,
Save me, save me, Of Goddess of gods,
Save me, Save me, Oh mother of universe,
Speedily save me save me from poverty.)
Namasthubhyam jagad dhatri, Namasthubhyam namo nama,
Dharma dhaare Namasthubhyam, nama sampathi dhayini. 21
(Salutations to you mother of the universe,
Salutations to you, salutations universe
Salutations to the upholder of just action,
And salutations to the giver of wealth.)
Daridryarnava magnoham, nimagnoham rasa thale,
Majjantham maam kare dhruthwa, thudhara thwam rame dhruvam. 22
(I am completely drowned in poverty,
Drowned deeply in to hell,
Please extend your hand quickly,
And please lift me permanently from here, Oh Rema.)
Kim Lakshmi bahunokthena , japithena puna puna,
Anyamme saranam nasthi, sathyam sathyam hari priye. 23
(Why should I endlessly repeat,
This request again and again,
I do not have any one except you,
This is the truth and the truth, darling of Hari.)
Ethath sruthwa sathya vakyaam, hrushyamana hari priya,
Uvacha madhuram vaneem, thushtoham thave sarvadha. 24
(Hearing these truthful words,
The darling of Hari became happy,
And told in sweet words,
“I have always become pleased with you.”)
Yathwayoktha midham stotram ya padishyathi manava,
Srunothi cha maha bhagas thasyaham vasa varthini. 25
(He who reads or hears this poem of praise,
Will become a great devotee of God,
And I would be under his control,
And obey all his wishes.)
Nithyam padathi yo bhakthya , thwam Lakshmi sthasya nasyathi,
Ranam cha nasyathe theevram , viyogam na pasyathi. 26
(To him who reads this prayer daily,
Lakshmi would destroy his quarrels,
And destroy great parting of ways,
And he would never see her going away).
Ya padeth prathar uthaya, sradha bhakthi samanvitha,
Gruhe thasya sada sthasye nithyam sreepathina saha. 27
(He who read this daily as soon as he gets up,
With devotion and concentration daily,
Will have his house blessed with the presence,
Of Mahalakshmi, and her consort.)
Sukha soubhagya sampanno, manasvee budhiman bhaved,
Puthravan gunavan sreshto bhoga bhoktha cha manava. 28
(He would lead a life luck and pleasure,
Become by mind intelligent,
Get children be of good character,
And would enjoy all pleasures.)
Idham stotram maha punyam Lakshmy agasthya prakeerthitham,
Vishnu prasada jananam,chaturvarga phala pradham. 29
(This prayer which was sung about Lakshmi,
By the sage Agasthya is greatly blessed,
Brings the grace of Lord Vishnu,
And gives four types of wealth.)
Rajadware jayaschaiva , sathroschiva parajaya,
Bhootha pretha pisachanam , vyagranam na bhayam thadha. 30
(This would grant success in the door of the king,
Lead to the defeat of our enemy,
And is the remover of fears of ghosts ,
Dead souls and tigers.)
Na sasthra anala thyaougathbhayam thasya prajayathe,
Durvruthanam cha papanam bahu hanikaram param. 31
(Neither armaments, nor fire nor water would cause fear to him,
And bad natured and sinners would greatly be harmed.)
Mandhurakari salasugavam goshte samahitha,
Padeth dosha santhyartham , maha pathaka nasanam. 32
(He would be happy with properties and herds of cows,
And reading it as an antidote for problems and
Would completely destroy effects of great sins.)
Sarva soukhya karam, nrunam ayur aroghyadam thadha,
Agasthya munina proktham, prajanam, hitha kamyaya. 33
Granting all sort of good things, and blessing with health and life,
This was composed by Sage Agasthya for the great good of people.under his control,

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Mahalakshmi Ki Aarathi

Mahalakshmi ki aarathi
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(This is an extremely popular prayer in the spoken Hindi about Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth.)
Om Jai Laxmi Mata, Maiya JaiLaxmi Mata,
Tumko nis din sevat, Hari, Vishnu Data
Om Jai Laxmi Mata 1
Om victory to mother Lakshmi,
Victory to you mother, mother Lakshmi.
You are being served daily by Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma,
Om, victory to mother Lakshmi.
Uma Rama Brahmaani, Tum ho Jag Mata,
Maiya, Tum ho Jag Mata,Surya Chanrama dhyaavat, Naarad Rishi gaata.
Om Jai Laxmi Mata. 2
You are Parvathi, Lakshmi and Saraswathi , oh mother of the world,
Mother, you are mother of the world,
You are being worshipped by moon and sun,
You are sung by sage Narada,
Om, victory to mother Lakshmi.
Durga Roop Niranjani, Sukh Sampati Data,
Maiya Sukh Sampati DataJo koyee tumko dhyaataa, Ridhee Sidhee dhan paataa
Om Jai Laxmi Mata. 3
Oh mother who makes us get everything,
You also take the form of Durga,
And you shower riches and happiness on us,
Oh mother who showers riches and happiness,
He who meditates on you mother,
Gets rid of debts, gets occult powers and gets money,
Om, victory to mother Lakshmi.
Jis ghar mein tu rehtee, sab sukh guna aataa,
Maiya sab sukh guna aataa,Taap paap mit jaataa,
Man naheen ghabraataa.
Om Jai Laxmi Mata 4
In whichever home you live mother,
All pleasures and good tidings come,
Mother all pleasures and good tidings come,
Pain and sins get dissolved,
And mind does never has fear,
Om, victory to mother Lakshmi.
Dhoop Deep phal meva, Ma sweekaar karo,
Maiya Ma sweekaar karo,Gyaan prakaash karo Ma, Moha agyaan haro.
Om Jai Laxmi Mata. 5
Light , scented smoke , fruits and sweets, receive Oh, mother,
Oh my mother receive,
Make my wisdom enlightened , mother,
And get rid of my passion and ignorance,
Om, victory to mother Lakshmi.
Maha Laxmiji ki Aarti, nis din jo gaavey
Maiya nis din jo gaavey,Dukh jaavey, sukh aavey, Ati aananda paavey.
Om Jai Laxmi Mata. 6



Wednesday, August 05, 2009

Maha Lakshmi Stotra

Maha Lakshmi Stotra
Translated by P.R.Ramachander.
Adhi Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Para brahma swaroopini,
Yaso dehi, danam dehi,
Sarva Kamamscha dehi mey. 1
(I salute Adhi* Lakshmi, Primeval
Who is personification of eternal truth.
Please give me fame, give me wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires. )
Santhana Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Puthra pouthra pradayini,
Puthraan dehi, danam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 2
(I salute Santhana* Lakshmi, children
Who grants sons and grand sons.
Please give me sons and wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires. )
Vidhya Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Brahma vidhya swaroopini,
Vidhyam dehi, kalam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 3
(I salute Vidhya* Lakshmi, Education
Who is personification of eternal knowledge.
Give me learning, give me arts,
And also fulfill all my desires.)
Dhana Lakshmi namosthesthu
Sarva daridrya nasini,
Danam dehi , sriyam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 4
I salute Dhana* Lakshmi, wealth
Who destroys all types of poverty,
Give me wealth, Give me opulence,
And also fulfill all my desires.
Danya Lakshmi namosthesthu.
Sarvaabharana bhooshithe,
Danyam dehi, danam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 5
(I salute Danya* Lakshmi, Grain
Who wears all type of ornaments.
Please give me cereals and wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires. )
Medha Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Kali kalmasha naasini,
Pragnaam dehi, sriyam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 6
(I salute Medha* Lakshmi, wisdom
Who destroys even effects of kali.
Give me knowledge and wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires.)
Gaja Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Sarva deva swaroopini,
Aswam cha gokulam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 7
(I salute Gaja* Lakshmi, elephant
Who is personification of all gods.
Give me horses and hoards of cattle,
And also fulfill all my desires.)
Veera Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Para shakthi swaroopini,
Veeryam dehi, balam Devi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 8
(I salute Veera* Lakshmi, heroism
Who is personification of eternal power.
Give me heroism and strength,
And also fulfill all my desires.)
Jaya Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Sarva karya jaya pradhe,
Jayam dehi, shubham dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 9
I salute Jaya* Lakshmi,victory
Who is victory in all matters.
Give me victory and good,
And also fulfill all my desires.
Bhagya Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Soumangalya vivardhani,
Bhagyam dehi, sriyam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 10
(I salute Bhagya* Lakshmi, Luck
Who grants holiness ,
Please give me luck and wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires )
Keerthi Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Vishnu vaksha sthala sthithe,
Keerthim dehi, sriyam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 11
I salute Keerthi* Lakshmi,fame
Who resides on the chest of Vishnu.
Please give me fame and wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires.
Aarogya Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Sarva roga nivaarini,
Ayur dehi, sriyam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 12
I salute Aarogya* Lakshmi, Health
Who cures all diseases.
Please give me long life and wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires.
Sidha Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Sarva sidhi pradhayani,
Sidhim dehi, sriyam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 13
I salute Sidha* Lakshmi, Occult powers
Who grants all occult powers.
Please give me occult powers and wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires.
Soundarya Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Sarvalangara shobithe,
Roopam dehi sriyam dehi,
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 14
I salute Soundarya* Lakshmi, beauty
Who shines with all types of decoration.
Please give me beauty and wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires.
Samrajya Lakshmi namosthesthu,
Bhukthi mukthi pradhayani,
Moksham dehi sriyam dehi.
Sarva kamamscha dehi mey. 15
I salute Samrajya* Lakshmi, Kingdom
Who provides independence and salvation.
Please give me salvation and wealth,
And also fulfill all my desires.
Mangale mangaladhre,
Mangalye mangalapradhe,
Mangalartham mangalesi,
Mangalyam dehi mey sada. 16
(Oh Goddess who is good, who is the basis of good,
Who forever lives with her husband and who does good,
For the sake of good, Oh goddess who does good,
Always give long life to my husband.)
Sarva mangala mangalye, Shive, sarvartha sadhake,
Saranye triambike Gowri narayani namosthuthe. 17
Oh Goddess who is a giver of all good things, who is peaceful,
Who is a giver of all wealth, who can be relied upon,
Who has three eyes and who is golden in colour,
Our salutations to you, Narayani
Shubham bhavathu kalyani ayur arogya sampadham,
Mama shathru vinaasaya, deepa jyothi namo nama. 18
Salutations and salutations to the flame of the lamp,
Let all good things happen, let us have long life with health,
And please destroy all my enemies.

Friday, July 24, 2009

Maha Lakshmi Kavacham


Maha Lakshmi Kavacham
(Armour of Maha Lakshmi)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Asya Sri Maha Lakshmi Kavcha Maha mantrasya Brahma Rishi, Gayathri Chanda,
Mahalakshmir devatha, Maha Lakshmir preethyarthe Jape Viniyoga.
(For the Armour of Maha Lakshmi , the sage is Brahma, meter is Gayathri, god addressed is Maha Lakshmi, The chant is started to please Maha Lakshmi.)
Indra Uvacha:-
Samastha kavachanaam thu thejaswi, Kavachothamam,
Aathma rakshanam, araogyam, sathyam, thwam broohi geeshpathe. 1
Indra said:-
(Oh, teacher of devas, be pleased to tell the greatest of armours,
Which is brighter than all other armours,
Which protects the soul, health and is the truth.)
Sri Gurur Uvacha:-
Maha lakshmyasthu kavacham pravakshyami sama satha,
Chathur dasasu lokeshu rahasyam brahmanoditham. 2
Sri Guru said:-
(I would tell you in brief , the armour of Maha Lakshmi,
Which is the most secret in fourteen worlds and has been told by Brahma.)
Brahmo Uvacha:-
Siro may Vishnu Pathni cha, lalatam amruthoth bhava,
Chakshushi suvisalakshi, sravane Sagarambuja. 3
(Let the consort of Vishnu protect my head,
Let my forehead be protected by her who was born with nectar,
Let the broad eyed one protect my eyes,
Let my ears be protected by she who was born out of ocean. )
Granam pathu vararoho, jihwam aamnaya roopini,
Mukham pathu maha Lakshmi, kantam vaikunta vasini. 4
(Let my nose be protected by the giver of boons,
Let my toungue be protected by, she who has the form of food,
Let my face be protected by Maha Lakshmi,
Let my neck be protected by she who lives in Vaikunta. )
Skandhou may janaki pathu, bhujou bhargava nandini,
Bahu dhvow dhravini pathu, karou hari varangana. 5
(Let my throat be protected by daughter of Janaka,
Let my arms be protected by daughter of Bhrugu,
Let both my both hands be protected by Goddess of wealth,
Let my hands be protected by the blessed lady of Hari. )
Vaksha pahu cha sridevi, hrudayam hari sundari,
Kukshim cha Vaishnavi pathu, nabhim bhuvana mathruka. 6
Let Sri Devi protect my breasts,
Let my heart be protected by the beauty of Hari,
Let my belly be protected by Vaishnavi,
Let my stomach be protected by mother of the world.
Katim cha pathu varahi, sakthini deva devatha,
OOru Narayani pathu, Janunee chandra sodhari. 7
Let my hips be protected by Varahi,
Let my joints be protected by goddess of gods,
Let my thighs be protected by Narayani,
Let my knees be protected by sister of moon.
Indira pathu Jange may, padhou bhaktha Namaskrutha,
Nakhaan Thejaswini pathu, Sarvangam karunamyi. 8
(Let my calves be protected by Indira,
Let my feet be protected by her who is saluted by devotees,
Let my nails be protected by she who shines,
And let all parts of my body by the merciful one. )
Brahmana loka rakshartham nirmitham Kavacham sriya,
Yea padanthi mahathmanasthe, cha dhanya Jagat traye. 9
(This Armour was composed by Lord Brahma,
For the sake of protection of the world,
And if this is read by great human beings,
They would become richest in all three worlds.)
Kavachenavruthanaam jananam, jayadha sada,
Matheva sarva sukhada, Bhava thwam aamareswari. 10
(Those people who are protected by this armour,
Would without doubt always achieve victory,
And Oh mother who cares for all people,
Be pleased to become the goddess of devas.)
Bhooya sidhamavapnothi, poorvoktham brahmana swayam,
Lakshmeer hari Priya padma, yetan nama thrayam smaran. 11
(Those who constantly pray her would get more,
As has been told by Lord Brahma himself,
If they remember the three holy names .
Lakshmi , darling of Hari and the Lotus. )
Namathrayamidham japthwa sa yathi paramaam sriyam,
Ya padethsa cha dharmathma, sarvan kamanvapnuyath. 12
(Devotees who chant these three names,
Would reach the holiest Goddess Lakshmi,
The holy ones who read it, would get all their desires fulfilled).
Ithi Brahma purane Indro upadishtam Maha Lakshmi kavacham Sampoornam.

Thus ends the armour of Maha Lakshmi which was taught to Indra and occurs in Brahma Purana.

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

MAHA LAKSHMI ASHTAKAM



[The goddess of wealth]
Translated by P. R. Ramachander
[Mahalakshmi, who is the consort of Vishnu is worshipped as goddess of wealth by the Hindus. In the beginning of creation she took form from the left side of Vishnu and was later born again from the sea of milk, when the devas churned it for getting nectar. She resides on the chest of Maha Vishnu as Sri Vatsa. It was she who took birth as Seetha and Rukmani. This very simple prayer is very ancient and has been chanted by generations for solving all their problems.]

Namosthesthu Maha Maye,Sree peede, sura poojithe!!
Sanka, chakra, Gadha hasthe,Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 1
( Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi*,Who is the great enchantress,Who lives in riches,Who is worshipped by Gods,And who has conch, wheel and mace in her hands.)

Namasthe garudarude,Kolasura bhayam kari,
Sarva papa hare, devi,Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 2

Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi.Who rides on an eagle,Who created fear to Kolasura,And is the goddess who can destroy all sins.)

Sarvagne Sarva varadhe,Sarva dushta Bhayam karee!!
Sarva dukha hare, devi,Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 3
(Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi.Who knows everything,Who can grant any thing,Who appears fearsome to bad people,And is the goddess who can destroy all sorrows.)

Sidhi budhi pradhe devi,Bhakthi mukthi pradayinee!!
Manthra moorthe, sada devi,Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 4
(Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,Who grants intelligence and occult powers,Who grants devotion to God and salvation,Who can be personified by holy chants,And who is Goddess for ever.)

Adhyantha rahithe, devi,Adhi Shakthi maheswari!!
Yogaje yoga sambhoothe,Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 5
(Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi.Who neither has an end nor beginning,Who is the primeval power,Who is the greates Goddess,Who is born out of hard penance,And who can be personified by meditation.)

Sthoola Sukshma maha roudhre,Maha Shakthi Maho dhare!!
Maha papa hare devi,Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 6
(Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,Who is micro and also gross,Who is most fearsome,Who is the greatest strength,Who within her holds the worlds,And is the Goddess who can destroy sins.)

Padmasana sthithe, devi,Para brahma swaroopini!!
Para mesi, jagan matha,Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 7
(Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,Who is the goddess who has the seat of Lotus,Who is the personification of the ultimate truth,Who is Goddess of all,And who is the mother of all the worlds.)

Swethambara dhare, devi,Nanalankara bhooshithe!!
Jagat sthithe, jagan matha,Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 8
Salutations and salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,Who wears white cloth,Who wears variety of ornaments,Who is everywhere in the world,And who is the mother of all the worlds.)

Phala SruthiMaha lakmyashtakam stotram,
Ya padeth Bhakthiman nara,
Sarva sidhi mavapnothi,
Rajyam prapnothi sarvadha.
(Those men who read this octet praising Mahalakshmi,With devotion and discipline,Would make all powers as his own,And also would attain the kingdom for ever.)

Yeka kale paden nithyam, maha papa vinasanam,
Dwi kale paden nithyam Dana dhanya samanvitha,
Tri kalam paden nithyam Maha shathru vinasanam,
Maha Lakshmir Bhaven nithyam Prasanna, varada Shubha.
(If this is read daily once, great sins committed would be destroyed,If this is read twice daily, you would be blessed with wealth and grains,If this is read thrice daily, your great enemies would be destroyed,And the goddess Maha Lakshmi would be with you,With happiness, with blessings and with good tidings.

ASHTA LAKAHMI STOTRAM

ASTA LAKAHMI Lakshmi is commonly known as Goddess of wealth. Wealth is not only the money. Tradition and values of life is also wealth.
Mother Lakshmi is the source and provider of the following enumerated well-known sixteen types of wealth and many more
: (1) Fame (2) Knowledge (3) Courage and Strength (4) Victory (5) Good Children (6) Valour (7) Gold and other gross properties (8) Grains in abundance (9) Happiness (10) Bliss (11) Intelligence (12) Beauty (13) Higher Aim, High Thinking and Higher Meditation too (14) Morality and Ethics (15) Good Health (16) Long Life. Let us glance upon the glory of mother Ashta Lakshmi’s individual nature and forms

1. Adi Lakshmi:
Mother Lakshmi resides with Lord Narayana in the Vaikuntha, the abode of Lord Narayana. She is known as Ramaa, means bringing happiness to the mankind. She is also known as Indira (who holds lotus or purity in the hands or heart.) Divine Mother’s this form is normally seen serving Sri Narayana. Lord Narayana is omnipresent. Adi Lakshmi or Ramaa Lakshmi serves Sri Narayana is symbolic of her serving the whole creation. Though Sri Narayana is attended by innumerable devotees, still she personally loves to serve the Lord. Actually mother Adi Lakshmi and Narayana are not two different entities but one only. Many a place we see her form sitting in the lap of Sri Narayana
1. Adi Lakshmi [Primeval Lakshmi]:
Sumanasa vandhitha, sundhari, madhavi,
Chandra sahodhari hemamaye,
Munigana manditha, moksha pradhayini,
manjula bhashini, veda nuthe,
Pankaja vasini deva supoojitha
sadguna varshani, santhiyuthe,
Jaya jaya hey madhusoodhana kamini
Adhilakshmi sada palaya maam.
(Victory and victory to Adhi lakshmiOh, darling of the killer of Madhu,Who is worshipped by all good people,Who is pretty and sister of the moon,,Who looks as if she is made of gold,Who is saluted by all groups of sages,Who grants salvation,Who talks sweet words,Who is praised by Vedas,Who lives on the Lotus flower,Who is worshipped by all devas,Who showers good qualities on people,And who is the personification of peace,Please protect me always.)

2. Dhanya Lakshmi:
Dhanya means grains. This includes all kind of purified food containing all essential vitamins, minerals, protein, calcium, carbohytrade and so on. With the grace of mother Dhanya Lakshmi one gets all essential nutrients grains, fruits, vegetables and other foods

2. Dhanya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Grains]:
Ayio kali kalmasha nasini, kamini,
Vaidhika roopini, veda maye,
Ksheera samudhbhava mangala roopini,
Manthra nivasini, manthranuthe,
Mangala dhayini, ambuja vasini,
deva ganarchitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dhanyalakshmi sada palaya maam.
(Victory and victory to DanyalakshmiOh darling of the killer of Madhu,Who destroys bad effects of kali yuga,Who is most desirable god,Who is personification of Vedas,Who is pervaded by the Vedas,Who arose out of milk,Who is the form of all that is good,Who lives in the sacred chants,Who lives on the lotus flower,And whose feet is worshipped by devas,Please protect me always)

3. Dhairya Lakshmi:
This form of mother Lakshmi grants the boon of infinite courage and strength. Those, who are in tune with infinite inner power, are always bound to have victory. Those who worship mother Dhairya Lakshmi they live and lead a life with tremendous patience and inner stability

3. Dairya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Courage]:
Jaya vara varnani, vaishnavi,
Bhargavi, manthra swaroopini, manthra maye,
Suragana poojitha seegra phala pradha,
Jnana vikasini, sasthranuthe,
Bhava bhaya harini, papa vimochini,
Sadu janarchitha pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dairyalakshmi sada palaya maam.
(Victory and victory to DairyalakshmiOh, darling of the killer of Madhu,Who is described by victorious and blessed,Who is the shakthi which came out of Vishnu,Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava,Whose form is that of sacred chants,Who is pervaded by sacred chants,Who is worshipped by all devas,Who gives results fast,Who improves knowledge,Who is worshipped by shastras,Who destroys fear,Who gives redemption from sins,And whose feet is worshipped by holy people,Who lives on the lotus flower,Please protect me always)

4. Gaja Lakshmi:
In the holy book of Srimad Bhagavata the story of the churning of the ocean by Gods and demons is explained in detail. Author, the Sage Vyasa writes that Lakshmi came out of the ocean during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). So she is known as a daughter of the ocean. She came out of the ocean sitting on a full-bloomed lotus and also having lotus flowers in both hands with two elephants by her sides, holding a beautiful vessels filled with milk and pouring it over Sri Lakshmi. Many a time we see Sri Lakshmi standing in the lotus and elephants are pouring nectar over her. During the festival of the lamps or the Deepavali along with Sri Lakshmi the Ganapati or the Elephant God also gets worshipped; that signifies the protection from evils as well as abundant grace and blessings for additional prosperities!

4. Gaja Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Elephants]:
Jaya jaya durgathi nasini kamini,
Sarva phala pradha sastra maye,
Rathha gaja thuraga padathi samavrutha,
Parijana manditha lokanuthe,
Harihara brahma supoojitha sevitha,
Thapa nivarini pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Gajalakshmi sada palaya maam.
(Victory and victory to GajalakshmiOh darling of the killer of Madhu,Victory and victory to you,Who removes bad fate,Who is desirable God,Who is the personification of shastras,Which bless one with all that is asked,Who is surrounded by an army of elephants,Chariots, horses and cavalry,Who is worshipped and served by,Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma,And whose feet provides relief from suffering,Please protect me always)
5. Santan Lakshmi:
In the family life, the children are the greatest treasure. Those who worship this particular form of Sri Lakshmi, known as a Santan Lakshmi, are bestowed with the grace of mother Lakshmi and have wealth in the form of desirable children with good health & long life.

5. Santana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Progeny]:
Ayi kagha vahini, mohini, chakrini,
raga vivrdhni, jnanamaye,
Gunagana varidhi, loka hithaishini,
Swara saptha bhooshitha gana nuthe,
Sakala surasura deva muneeswara,
Manhava vandhitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Santhanaalakshmi sada palaya maam.
(Victory and victory to SanthanalakshmiOh, darling of the killer of Madhu,Who rides on the bird,Who is an enchantress,Who is the consort of he who holds the chakra,Who pacifies emotions,Who is pervaded by knowledge,Who is ocean of good qualities,Who has her mind in the good of all the world,Who is worshipped by the music of seven swaras,And who is worshipped by all devas, asuras,Sages and all humans,Please protect me always.)

6. Vijay Lakshmi:
Vijay is victory. Vijay is to get success in all undertakings and all different facets of life. Some are strong physically but weak mentally while others are economically rich but poor in their attitude and cannot exert any influence. Vijay is to have all encompassing victory. Vijay is to rejoice glory of our real nature – Vijay is to conquer the lower nature. Vijay is the victory in external and internal wars and of course eternal wars! Hence those, with grace of mother Vijay Lakshmi, have victory everywhere, at all time, in all conditions. Victory to Vijay Lakshmi !!

6. Vijaya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Victory]:
Jaya kamalasini, sadgathi dayini,
jnana vikasini ganamaye,
Anudina marchitha kumkuma dhoosara
bhooshitha vaasitha vadhyanuthe,
Kanakadhara sthuthi vaibhava
vanditha shankara desika manyapathe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vijayalakshmi sada palaya maam.
(Victory and victory to VijayalakshmiThe darling of the killer of Madhu,Victory to she who sits on the lotus,Who blesses us with salvation,Who spreads our knowledge,Who is pervaded with music,Who is coated with the saffron powder,Which is daily used to worship her,Who is worshipped by playing of musical instruments,And who was pleased by the prayer,Of the golden rain by the great Sankara,Please protect me always)
7.Vidya Lakshmi:
Vidya is education. Education is not mere studies to receive the degrees and diplomas certificates from the educational institutes or universities”

7. Vidhya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Knowledge]:
Pranatha sureswari, bharathi, bhargavi
shoka vinasini, rathna maye,
Mani maya bhooshitha karma vibhooshana,
Santhi samavrutha hasyamukhe,
Nava nidhi dhayini kalimala harini,
Kamitha phalapradha hasthayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vidhyalakshmi sada palaya maam.
(Victory and victory to VidhyalakshmiOh, darling of the killer of Madhu,Who is the pleased goddess of devas,Who is he goddess of Bharatha,Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava,Who removes all sorrows,Who is fully ornamented by precious stones,Who wears several gem studded ornaments,Whose ear is decorated,Who is the abode of peace,Who has a smiling face,Who blesses us with nine types of wealth,Who steals away bad effects of kali,And whose hands blesses us,For fulfillment of our wish,Please protect me always


8. Dhana Lakshmi:
Dhana is wealth. But as per Rigved’s Purush Shukta Dhana is not only a wealth in coins and currency. Even Sun and moon, fire and stars, rains and nature, oceans and mountains, rivers and streams, all these are our wealth, so are the progeny, our inner will power, our character and our virtues. With the grace of mother Dhana Lakshmi we will get all these in abundance.

8. Dhana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Wealth]:
Dhimidhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi,
dundubhi nada supoornamaye,
Ghumaghuma ghumaghuma ghumaghuma,
Sankha ninadha suvadhyanoothe,
Veda puranethihasa supoojitha,
Vaidhika marga pradarsayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Danalakshmi sada palaya maam.
Victory and victory to DanalakshmiHey, darling of the killer of Madhu,Who is fully complete with,Dimidimi sounds of the drum,And the majestic sound of conch,Gumguma, ghummkuma, gunguma,Who is worshipped by Vedas and puranas,And who shows the path of religious discipline,Please protect me always.



Thursday, June 26, 2008

Mahaalaksmi Ashtaka stotram


MAHAALAKSHMI ASHTAKA STOTRAM
1-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the name of maya of Vishnu )
2-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Chetanetyaabhi Dheeyate
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who abides in all beings as consciousness.)
3-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of intelligence. )
4-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Nidraa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of sleep. )
5-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kshudhaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of hunger. )
6-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Chaayaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of reflection and meditation.)
7-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Shakthi (creative power).
8-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Thrishnaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of thirst. )
9-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kshaanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of forgiveness.)
10-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Jaati Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of race.)
11-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Lajja Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of modesty.)
12- Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shaanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Shaanthi (absolute peace).
13-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shradha Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Shraddha) (unshakable faith).
14-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kaanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Kaanthi (beauty or brilliance).
15-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Lakshmi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of prosperity.)
16-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vritti Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of activity. )
17-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Smrithi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of memory.)
18-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Dayaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Dayaa (mercy or compassion).
19-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Tushti Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of contentment.)
20-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Matru Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Mother. )
21-Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Braanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of illusion. )
22-Indriyaanaamadhistaatri Bhootaanaam Chaakileshu Yaa
Bhooteshu Satatam Tasyai Vyaaptidevyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:To the all pervading Devi who constantly presides over the senses of all beings and governs all elements, salutations again and again. )
23-Chiti Roopena Yaa Kristnam Yetadhyaapya Sthithaa Jagat
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
(Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who Pervading this world, abides in the form of consciousness. )

Sunday, June 01, 2008

Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali



Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali

Om Prakruthyai namah
Om Vikruthyai namah
Om Vidyayai namah
Om Sarwa-butha-hita-pradayai namah
Om Shradhayai namah
Om Vibhutyai namah
Om Surabyai namah
Om Para-matma-kayai namah
Om Vache namah
Om Padma-layayai namah
Om Padmayai namah
Om Suchayai namah
Om Swahayai namah
Om Swadayai namah
Om Sudhayai namah
Om Dhanyayai namah
Om Hiranyayai namah
Om Lakshmyai namah
Om Nitya-poostayai namah
Om Vibha-varyai namah
Om Adityai namah
Om Dityai namah
Om Dhiptayai namah
Om Vasu-dayai namah
Om Vasu-dharinyai namah
Om Kamalayai namah
Om Kanthayai namah
Om Kamakshmyai namah
Om Kroda-sambavayai namah
Om Anugraha-paradayai namah
Om Budhaye namah
Om Anaghayai namah
Om Hari-vallabayai namah
Om Ashokayai namah
Om Amrutayai namah
Om Loka-shoka-vinasinyai namah
Om Dharma-nilayayai namah
Om Karunayai namah
Om Loka-mathre namah
Om Padma-priyayai namah
Om Padma-hastayai namah
Om Padma-kshemyai namah
Om Padam-sundaryai namah
Om Padmod-bhavayai namah
Om Padma-mukyai namah
Om Padma-naba-priyayai namah
Om Ramayai namah
Om Padma-mala-darayai namah
Om Devyai namah
Om Padminyai namah
Om Padma-gandinyai namah
Om Punya-gandayai namah
Om Supra-sannayai namah
Om Prasadabi-mukhyai namah
Om Prabhayai namah
Om Chandra-vadhanayai namah
Om Chandrayai namah
Om Chandra-sahodaryai namah
Om Chatur-bhujayai namah
Om Chandra-roopayai namah
Om Indirayai namah
Om Indu-seethalayai namah
Om Ahloda-janyai namah
Om Pustyai namah
Om Shivayai namah
Om Shivakaryai namah
Om Satyai namah
Om Vimalayai namah
Om Vishwa-jananyai namah
Om Tustayai namah
Om Dharidhrya-nashinyai namah
Om Preeti-phuskarinyai namah
Om Shantayai namah
Om Shukla-malyam-barayai namah
Om Shriyai namah
Om Bhaskaryai namah
Om Bilva-nilayayai namah
Om Vara-rohayai namah
Om Yashasvinyai namah
Om Vasundarayai namah
Om Udarangayai namah
Om Harinyai namah
Om Hema-malinyai namah
Om Dhana-dhanya-karyai namah
Om Sidhaye namah
Om Srainya-saumyayai namah
Om Shubha-pradhayai namah
Om Nrupa-veshma-gatha-nandhayai namah
Om Varalakshmai namah
Om Vatsu-pradhyai namah
Om Shubayai namah
Om Hiranya-prakarayai namah
Om Samudra-tanayayai namah
Om Jayayai namah
Om Mangalayai namah
Om devyai namah
Om Vishnu-vaksha-stala-stitayai namah
Om Vishnu-patnai namah
Om Prasanakshyai namah
Om Narayana samashritayai namah
Om Daridhrya-dvamsinyai namah
Om Dhevyai namah
Om Sarvo-padrava-varenyai namah
Om Nava-durgayai namah
Om Maha-kaalyai namah
Om Bramha-vishnu-shivat-mikayai namah
Om Tri-kala-gnyana-sampannayai namah
Om Bhuwa-neshwaryai namah
Shree Laxmi Ashthora Shatanamavali Samaptam