Saraswati Ashtakam

Saraswati Ashtakam

[An octet to the goddess of knowledge]

Translated by P. R. Ramachander
Amba, thwadeya pada pankaja pamsu lesa,

Sambanda banduratharaa rasana thwadheeyam,

Sambhayudhadhipadamapya amruthathi ramyam,

Nimbhayathe kimutha bhouma padani thasya.1
(Oh, Mother, for him whose toungue is pretty,By the contact with the dust of lotus feet of yours,Even the position of Devendra,Made pleasant with holy things like nectar,Tastes bitter and what shall we say,About any positions in earth?
Matha, sthwadheya karunamrutha poorna drushti,

Pathakwachidwidhi vasan manuje na cheth syath,

Kaa thasya ghora api dhabhyavaaharanidhra,

Bheethyadhikeshu sama bhavamupeyivalsu. 2

(Oh Mother, If your merciful nectar like looks,Does not fully fall on a man,What shall we tell about him,Who does not see even differences,In food, sleep and in grades of fear? )
Vani rema giri suthethi cha roopa bhedai,

Kshoni jusham vividha mangala maadha dhasi,

Naneeyaseem thava vibhuthimaho vivekthum,

Ksheenibhavathyakruthakopi vacha prapancha?.3

(Mother, the world of words in this earth,Is just not sufficient to describe Your greatness,For you grant all that is good for the earth,In the forms of Sarasvathi, Lakshmi and Parvathi.)
Sarvagnatha giri sutha kamithir vipaksha,

Garvachidhakusalathadivishad guroscha,

Charvaartha sabdha ghatana patutha kaveenaam,

Sarvam thwadheeya karunaa kanika vivartha. 4

(Mother, the all time greatness of Lord Shiva,The ability to kill the pride in enemies Of Guru, the teacher of devas,And the ability to arrange words of the poets,Are but different forms of the drops of your mercy. )
Mooka kavirjada iha prathi bhavadhagryo,

Bheekunda durbhalamadhir dharani vijhetha,

Nishkinchano nidhipadhir bhavathi thwadheeya,

Mekam kadakshamavalambhya jagathsavithree.5

(Oh Goddess who is mother of all earth,By one mere merciful look of yours,A dumb man became a poet,A fool became the first among the wise,And a very poor man becomes very rich. )

Varnathmike, hima sudhakara sankha kunda,

Varnabhi rama thanu vallari viswa vandhye,

Karnatha deergha karunardhra kadaksha pathai,

Poorna akhilarthamima masu vidathsva devi. 6

(Hey Goddess with a colourful soul,Whose body is as white as the,Snow, moon, conch and Jasmine,And who is worshipped by the entire world,Please rain a merciful look on me,From your eyes which extend to your ears,And make me fulfill all my wishes. )
Kalam kiyanthamayi they chararavindha,

Malambhya hantha vilapami vilolachetha,

Balam kurushwa krutha kruthyamimam Shubhiaka,

nidhaya karuardhra mapangamasmin. 7

(For how long a time, am I crying,Near the lotus like feet of yours,Oh Goddess, who is the source of all that is good,Please be kind enough to shower,The merciful look of yours,So that this child will become contented. )

Ananda hethu mayi they karunaam vihaya,

Noonam na kinchidakhilesi vilokayami,

Dhoonam dayarhamagathim karunamruthadrai,

Renam shishum shishirayashu kadakshapathai. 8

(Hey Goddess who is the cause of my happiness,Except for your mercy, I do not see,Anything in this world to be happy,And so please make this child drench in cold,From the rain of mercy from your eyes.For I am fit for your mercy,And does not have any one else. )
Imam padedhya prayathasthavodhgha,

Mananya chetha jagatham jananya,

Sa vidhwadharadhitha pada peete,

Labhetha sarvam pursharthasartham.9

He who reads the prayer,To the mother of all the world,Would become fit to be worshipped by the wise,And would get all that is to be got.

Raja Rajeswari Mantra Matruka Stavam

Raja Rajeswari Mantra Matruka Stavam

[Model Prayer to Mother Raja Rajeswari]Translated by P. R. Ramachander[

This great prayer is supposed to be written by Adi Sankara Bhagwat Pada.

But is not included in the list of the works of the Acharya.]

Kalyanayudha poorna Chandra vadanaam praneswaraanandinim,

Poornaam poorna tharam paresa mahishim poornamrutha swadinim,

Sampoornaam pramothamrutha kalam vidhyavathim bharatheem,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 1

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who is store house of all the good qualities,Whose face resembles the shining full moon,Who makes her lord of the soul happy,Who is full and more than full,Who is the consort of Lord Shiva,Who enjoys nectar as her food,Who is complete in all respects,Whose only food is nectar,And who is Goddess Saraswathy,The Goddess of knowledge.)

Eekarathi samastha varna vividhakaraika chith roopineem,

Chithanyathmaka chakra raja nilayam chandranthe sancharineem,

Bala bhava vibhavaneem bhava param sadbhakthi chinthamneem,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 2

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who has several holy forms in words starting with “ea”,Who resides in Sri Chakra as its soul,Who travels in the universe of moon,Who is child like, and who “exists” and “not exists” Who is the soul of Lord Shiva,And who is in the hearts of her great devotees.)

Eeha digbara yoga vinuthaam, swananda bootham paraam,

Pasyanthi thanu madhyamam vilasineem, sri vaikarai roopineem,

Thmananda vicharineem, vivarakam vidhyaam, tribajathmikam,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 3

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who is worshipped by yogis who have forsaken everything,Who is personification of her own enjoyment,Who appears as to be at the outside,Who shines in the middle of the body,Who is the form of early dawn,Who is a thoughtful philosopher,Who explains philosophy to others,Who is the form of Sri Vidhya,And who is the form of three words-Iym, hreem and sreem.)

Lakshyalakshya nireekshnaam, nirupamam, rudraksha maalam dharam,

Tryakshyartha kruthi daksha vamsa kalikaam deergaksha deerga swaraam,

Bhadraam, bhadra vara pradam bhagawatheem, padmeswareem mudrineem,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 4

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who sees everything with an aim and without it,Who cannot be compared to any one else,Who wears the garland of Rudrakshas,Who has three eyes,Who was born in the clan of Daksha,Who has long eyes,Who is the long sound “Eeee”,Who does not need protection and who grants protection,Who is extremely learned,Who is the goddess sitting on the lotus,And who can be attained by tantric symbols.)

Hreem bheejagatha nada bindu bharithaam Omkara

Nadathmikaam,Brahmanda ganodhareem gunavathim, jnaneswareem jnanadam,

Ichagna kridineem mahim gathavadeem gandarwa sevitham,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 5

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who is full of the sound and bindu(dot) arising out of “Hreem”,Whose soul is the holy sound “Om”,Who is slightly bent because of her huge breasts,Who is of a great character,Who is the goddess of knowledge and who gives knowledge,Who plays as per her wish,Who goes around the world,And who is served by celestial maidens.)

Harshonmatha suvarna pathra barithaam peenondo koornikaam,

Hungara priya sabda jala niratham saraswathollasineem,

Sarasara vichara chathuram varnasramakaarineem,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 5

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who holds nectar, which is the greatest among drinks,In a golden pot filled with happiness,Who is happy with the holy sounds like “Hum”,Who gets immensely pleased with the root called “:Saraswatha”,Who thinks and sorts issues that have meaning and no-meaning,And who is responsible for the duties of different varnas.)

Sarveshanga viharineem sakarunam sannadhineem nadineem,

Samyoga priya roopineem priyavatheem preethaam prathaponnatham,

Sarvantharkathi shalineem siva dasai sandheepineem dheepineem,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 6

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who exists in the body of the greatest god,Who is full of mercy and who has a very sweet voice,Who is the sweet sound itself,Who is interested in joining together,Who is full of love and care,Whose fame is the top most,Who with her great character goes inside souls,Who gives power to the bow of lord Shiva,And who is the light herself.)

Karmakarma vivarjithaam kulavatheem karma pradham koulineem,

Kaarunyaam sarvagama niradham sindhuprilosineem,

Pancha brahma sanathana sanakatham geyaam suyogathmikaam,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 7

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who exists in the body of the greatest god,Who does not differentiate between duties and actions,Who is the goddess of well bred women,Who gives rewards to karmas,Who can be approached by the koula* way,Who is merciful and is engaged in all duties,Who lives in the middle of the ocean of milk,Who sits in the cots made of five brahmas**And who is being sung about by her devotees,Who are well versed in the art of yoga.*Thathtric worship of the left ** Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Ishwara and Sadashiva)

Hasthuyuthkumbha nibha sthanathvidayatha peenoonna dadanathaam,

Harathyabharanam surendra vinutham srungara peetalayam.

Yonyagaaraka yoni mudritha karaam nithyaam navaarnaathmikaam,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 8

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who has holy busts similar to the forehead of an elephant.Who wears several jewels including golden chains,Who is being worshipped by Devendra,Who occupies the stage of passion,Who gets pleased by the secret rites,Who wears the seal of the joints,Who is forever and is worshipped,By the nine lettered mantras.)

Lakshmi lakshana poorna bakthavruthaam leela vinoda sthithaam,

Laksharanchitha pada padma yugalam, brahmendra samsevitham,

Loka lokitha loka kama jananeem lokasrayangasthithaam,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 9

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who showers great grace as Lakshmi on her devotees,Who is extremely playful,Who has her feet with nails made red,Which are Served by Brahma and Indra,Who grants all wishes made by her devotees,And who is delighted to sit in the lap of her lord.)

Hreenngararchitha sankarapriyathama yogapeedeswareem,

Mangalyayudha pangajapa nayanam, mangalya sidhi pradham,

Karunyena viseshithanga sumahalavanya sam shobitham,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 10

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who gets happy by the chanting of “Hreem”,Who is the darling of Lord Shiva,Who sits on the dais of Yoga,Who has weapons which do good,Who has eyes like lotus flower,Who grants all that is good,Who has a mien drenched in mercy,And who shined because of her extreme beauty.)

Sarvagnana kalavatheem sakarunaam sarveshwareem sarvagam,

Sathyaam sarva mayeem sahasra dalajaam sathvarina vopasthitham,

Sanga sanga vivarjitham suga kareem balarka kodi prabhaam,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 11

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who is the store house of all knowledge and arts,Who is filled with mercy.Who is the goddess of all,Who is everything in the world,Who is the eternal truth,Who is spread everywhere,Who lives in the thousand petal lotus,Who lives in the ocean of milk,Who is the prime mover of uniting and detaching,Who gives pleasure ,and who shines like billions of rising sun.)

Kadhikshantha suvarna bindhu suthanum sarvanga samshobhithaam,

Nanavarna vichithra chithra charitham chaturya chinthamaneem,

Chithrananda vidhayineem suchapalam koodathraya karineem,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 12

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who is the golden dot in all consonants,Who is praised by all good people,Whose entire body shines,Who has the peculiar multi coloured form,Who is thoughtful intelligent gem,Who is the dream of artists,Who is never constant,And who is the form of the triad of mantras.)

Laksmisaana vidhineedra Chandra makudathyashtanga peedasrithaam.

Suryendumagnimayaika peeda nilayam, tristhaam trikoneswareem,

Gopthreem garvinigarvitham kakanakaa ganga ganesa priyam,

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 13

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who sits in the eight part stage held by,Brahma, Vishnu, Indra, Chandra and other gods,Whose stage shines like the moon, sun and fire,Who is of three parts and who is the goddess of the triangle,Who is not easily known, who destroys pride,And who sits in the sky of Chit loving Ganesa and Ganga.)

Hreem kooda thraya roopineem samayaneem samsarineem hamsineem,

Vamachara parayaneem sukulajam bheejavatheem mudrineem,

Kamaksheem karunardhra chitha samhitham, sreem sreem trimurthyathikaam.

Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 14

(Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari,Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra,Who is of the form of the three mantras ending with “Hreem”,W ho is the eternal time and who leads a domestic life,Who is being worshipped by the “Hamsa” mantra,Who is being worshipped by the left based tantra,Who is pleased by the mantras and mudras,Who is having eyes of passion,Who has a mind drenched in mercy,And who is being worshipped by the trinity using “sreem” mantra.)

Ya Vidhya shiva kesavadhi janani, ya vai jagan mohini,

Ya Brahmadi pipeeli kantha jagadanandaika sandhayini,

Ya Pancha pranavathi rebha nalini, ya chitkala malini,

Saa paayath para devatha bhagavathy Rajarajeswari. 15

(Let her who is the mother of Vishnu and Shiva,Who is the enchantress of the world,Who takes care of every one from Brahma to an ant,Who is tender and is the soul of the five pranavas,And who wears all arts and knowledge as garland,Take care of all of us as the great goddess Rajarajeswari.

Brihaspathi Stotram

Brihaspathi Stotram

[Prayer to Jupiter]Translated by P. R. Ramachander

[This rare stotra addressed to Brihaspathi the teacher of all devas and the planet Jupiter. Jupiter occupies a rasi for one year. When it is with Chandra (our Rasi), third, fourth eighth, tenth and twelfth house from our rasi, it brings bad luck. This stotra chanted on Thursdays during this period will bring solace.]

Gurur brahaspathir jeeva suracharyo vidham vara,

Vageeso dhishino deerga samasru peethambaro yuva. 1

(Teacher, lord of prayer of beings, Teacher of demi gods,Greatest among the mighty, lord of words, preceptor,One having a long beard, he who is young and wears yellow silk.)

Sudha drushtir, grahadheeso, grha peeda apaharaka,

Daya kara, soumya moorthi, surarchya, kudmala dhyuthi. 2

He whose sight is nectar like, lord of all planets,He who steals away the bad effects of all planets,He who is merciful, he who is soft looking,He who is the teacher of devas, he who looks like a bud,)

Loka poojyo, loka guru, neethigno, neethi karaka,

Tharapathi schangeeraso veda vedya pithamaha, 3

(He who is respected by all, the teacher of all,He who is just, he who implements justice,Lord of all stars, he who is the son of Angeerasa,He who is worshipped by Vedas, grand father)

Bhakthya brahaspathim smruthwa, namanyethani ya padeth,

Arogi, bhalavan sriman, puthravan sa bhaven nara. 4

(He who remembers Brahaspathi with devotion and recites these names,Would be free from disease, would be strong, Would be wealthy, and would be blessed with several sons.)

Jeevedvarsha satham marthya, papam nasyathi, nasyathi,

Ya poojayeth guru dhine peetha gandha akshathambarai. 5

He who worships him on Thursdays, with sandal, holy rice and silk,Would live for one hundred years and all his sins would be destroyed.

Pushpa dheepo upa haraischa poojayithwa Brhaspathim,Brahmanan bhojayithwa cha peeda shanthir bhaved guro. 6Guru would remove all problems and bless with peace,Those who worship with light, flower and presents,And serve food to Brahmins.

UMA MAHESWARW STOTRAM

Uma Maheswara Stotram
Translated by P. R. Ramachander

Nama Sivabhyam, Nava Youvanabhyam,
Paraspara slishta Vapurtharabhyam,
Nagendra Kanya vrusha Kethabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam

(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,Who are always in fresh stage of youth,Who cling to each other in tight embrace,Of whom one is the daughter of the mountain,And the other is one whose symbol is a bull,Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess Parvathy.)

Nama Shivaabhyam sarasothsavabhyam,
Namaskruthabheeshta vara prathabhyam,
Narayanenarchitha padukabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam

(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,Whose playful love is a festival,Who grant boons to those who salute them,And whose feet is worshipped by Lord Narayana,Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess Parvathy.)

Nama Shivaabhyam vrusha vahanabhyam,
Virinchi vishnveendra su poojithaabhyam,
Vibhoothi pattera vilepanaabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam.

(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,Who ride on the divine bull,Who are worshipped by Vishnu, Brahma and Indra,And whose bodies are anointed with Sandal and holy ash,Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess Parvathy.)

Nama Shivaabhyam Jagadeeswarabhyam,
Jagat pathibhyabhyam , Jaya vigrahabhyam,
Jambhari mukhyair abhi vandidabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam.

(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,Who are the lord and lady of the universe,Who are always victorious,And who are worshipped by Indra and his chiefs,Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess Parvathy)

Namashivaabhyam paramoushadabhyam,
Panchakshari panjara ranjithabhyam,
Prapancha srushti sthithi samhruthibhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam.

(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,Who are themselves the greatest medicineWho are happy to hear panchakshari repeated,And who create , rule and destroy the universe,Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess Parvathy)

Namashivaabhyam Athi sundarabhyam,
Athyanthamasaktha hrudambujabhyam,
Asesha lokaika hithamkarabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam.

Lalita Pancha Ratnam

Lalita Pancha Ratnam[Five Gems on Lalita]Translated by P. R. Ramachander
Pratha smarami Lalitha vadanaravindam,
Bimbadaram pradhula maukthika shobhi nasam,
Aakarna deerga nayanam mani kundaladyam,
Mandasmitham mruga madojjwala phala desam.
(I meditate in the morning,On the lotus face of Lalitha,Who has deep red lips,Who has nose shining like a pearl,Who has very long eyes which extend to the ears,Who has ear drops made of very precious gems,Who has a very sober pleasant smile,And who has a very pretty shining forehead.)
Prathar Bhajami Lalitha Bhuja kalpa vallim,
Rathnanguleeya lasathanguli pallavadyam,
Manikhya hema valayangadha Shobha maanam,
Pundreshu Chapa kusumeshu sruneen dadhanam.
(I salute in the morning,That Lalitha whose hand ,Is like a wish giving climbing plant,Who wears shining gem studded rings,Who wears golden bangles with precious stones,Who holds a bow of flowers,And who has the goad in her hands.)
Prathar namami lalitha charanaravindam,
Bhakteshta dana niratham bhava sindhu potham,
Padmasanadhi sura nayaka poojaneeyam,
Padmangusa dwaja sudarsana lanchanadyam.
(I worship in the morning,The lotus like feet of Lalitha,Which blesses her devotees with their wishes,Which is a boat which helps them cross this life,And who is worshipped by leaders of devas.Sitting in the lotus posture,And who holds lotus , goad, and flag And the wheel in her hands.)
Pratha sthuthave parasivaam lalithaam bhvaneem,
Trayyanha vedhya vibhavam karunanan vadhyam,
Viswasya srushti vilaya sthithi hethu bhootham,
Visweswareem nigama vang mana sathi dhooram.
(I pray in the morning, that Lalitha Who is the power behind Shiva,Who is the Goddess who is the slayer of arrogance,Who is described and known by Vedas and Upanishads,Who is the pure and auspicious form of mercy,Who is the cause of creation , upkeep and destruction,Who is the Lord of the universe,And who is beyond the reach of mind and words)
.Prathar vadami lalithe thava punya nama,
Kameswarethi, kamalethi Maheswareethi,
Sri shambhaveethi jagatham janani parethi,
Vag deva thethi vachasa tripureswareethi.
(I repeat in the morning your holy names, Lalitha,As the goddess of passion and love,As one who sits on the lotus,As one who is the greatest goddess,As the consort of Lord Shiva,As one who is he mother of the world,As the goddess of words and language,And as the one who is the goddess of the three cities.)
Ya sloka panchakam idham, Lalithambikya,
Soubhagyuam, sulalitham patathi prabhathe,
Thasmai dadathi lalitha jadithi prasanna,
Vidhyaam sriyam vimala soukha manantha keerthim.He who reads these five stanzas,In the morning , extolling the mother Lalitha,.Who is easy to please Would get luck, knowledge riches, endless fame By the grace of Goddess Lalitha.

Uma Maheswara Stotram

Uma Maheswara Stotram

Translated by P. R. RamachanderNama Sivabhyam,
Nava Youvanabhyam,
Paraspara slishta Vapurtharabhyam,
Nagendra Kanya vrusha Kethabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam
(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,

Who are always in fresh stage of youth,

Who cling to each other in tight embrace,

Of whom one is the daughter of the mountain,

And the other is one whose symbol is a bull,

Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess )Parvathy.

Nama Shivaabhyam sarasothsavabhyam,
Namaskruthabheeshta vara prathabhyam,
Narayanenarchitha padukabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam
(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,

Whose playful love is a festival,

Who grant boons to those who salute them,

And whose feet is worshipped by Lord Narayana,

Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess Parvathy.)

Nama Shivaabhyam vrusha vahanabhyam,
Virinchi vishnveendra su poojithaabhyam,
Vibhoothi pattera vilepanaabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam.
(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,

Who ride on the divine bull,

Who are worshipped by Vishnu, Brahma and Indra,

And whose bodies are anointed with Sandal and holy ash,

Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess Parvathy.)
Nama Shivaabhyam Jagadeeswarabhyam,
Jagat pathibhyabhyam ,
Jaya vigrahabhyam,
Jambhari mukhyair abhi vandidabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam.
(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,

Who are the lord and lady of the universe,

Who are always victorious,

And who are worshipped by Indra and his chiefs,

Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess Parvathy)

Namashivaabhyam paramoushadabhyam,
Panchakshari panjara ranjithabhyam,
Prapancha srushti sthithi samhruthibhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam.
(Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa,

Who are themselves the greatest medicine

Who are happy to hear panchakshari repeated,

And who create , rule and destroy the universe,

Salutations and salutations to Lord Sankara And to that Goddess Parvathy)

Namashivaabhyam Athi sundarabhyam,
Athyanthamasaktha hrudambujabhyam,
Asesha lokaika hithamkarabhyam,
Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam.

Subrahmanya Bhujangam

Subrahmanya Bhujangam

Translated by P. R. Ramachander

[This great stotra was supposed to have been composed by Adi Sankara when he visited the Subrahmanya temple at Thiruchendur (Holy city of sandal) which is in the sea shore. The Acharya it seems became very emotional and the Lord of Thiruchendur personally approved this great stotra. It is also believed that Lord gave darshan to Adi Sankara at Thiruchendur.]

Sada balaroopapi vignaadri hantri,

Mahadanthi vakthrapi panchasyamaanya,

Vidheendraadhi mrugya ganesabhidha may,

Vidathaam sriyam kaapi kalyana murthy.

(Let Him who is called the giver of good things,Who though forever looks like a small child,Powders mountains of great obstacles,Who though having a huge elephants head,Is much respected by Lord Shiva,Who is being searched by Gods like Brahma,And who is called the lord of Ganas,Bless me with great prosperity.(The first sloka is a prayer to Lord Ganapathi to help to complete this venture of writing a prayer to Lord Subramanya)

Na janaami sabdham, na janaami cha artham,

Na janami padyam, na janami gadhyam,

Chideka shadaasyaa hrudhi dyothathe may,

Mukhanthissaranthe giraschapi chithram.

(Though I do not know words,Nor the meanings of words,Nor the form of prose or verse,The six headed one shines in my heart,And wonder of wonders,Words flow from my heart without a stop,And make a pretty picture using words.)

Mayurathi roodam Maha vakhya goodam,

Manohari deham, mahaschitha geham,

Mahee deva devam, maha veda bhavam,

Maha deva balam, Bhaje loka palam.

(I sing the praise of that protector of the world,Who rides on a peacock,Who is the meaning of great Vedic sayings,Who has a very pretty mien,Who resides in the minds of great ones,Who is the god of all gods,Who is the tenor of the Vedas,And who is the great son of Lord Shiva.)

Yada sannidhanaam gatha maanaava may,

Bhavaambhodhi paaram gathaasthe thadaiva,

Ithi vyanjayan Sindhu there ya asthe,

Thameede pavithram Parashakthi puthram.

(I sing the praise of that pure son of the great Shakthi,Who sits in the end of all seas and tells,“Once you come in front of me,You have crossed the ocean of painful day- to- day life.”(Lord Subrahmanya has a temple in a place called “Thiruchendur”, which is situated in the beech at the end of India. The waves of the ocean keeping on beating the outer walls of this temple.)

Yadabhdhe stharanga layam yanthi thunga,

Sthadivaa pada sannidhou sevathaam may,

Ithivormepankthirnrunaam darsayantham,

Sadaa bhavaye hruthsaroje guham thaam.

(Like the waves of the sea, beating on the shore,Becomes weakened and disappears.The worries of Him who visits his temple,Disappears in to small dusts,And so I make the great Lord Subramanya,Reside in the lotus of my heart always.)

Girou mannivase nara yea dhirooda,

Sthada parvathe sarvadha thedhirooda,

Itheeva broovan gandha sailathi rooda,

Sa devo mudha may sada Shanmukhosthu.

(He who climbs to my mountain abode,Feels that he has climbed the greatest mountain,”So says the God who lives on the sandal mountain,And let him offer me perennial protection.(Lord Subramanya has very many temples built on the mountain top)

Mahaabhodhi theere maha papachore,

Muneendranukoole sugandhakhya shaile,

Guhayaam vasantham swabhasa lasantham,

Janaarthim harantham srayamo guham tham.

(That Guha, the stealer of all sins in the banks of the ocean,Who resides in caves of sandal mountain,For the sake of his sage devotees.,Who shines because of his own light,Who kills the sorrows of all people,Is being sought of as the refuge.

Lasad swarna gehe nrunaam kaamadhohe,

Sumasthoma sanchanna manikya manche,

Samudhyath sahasrarka thulya prakasam,

Sada bhavaye karthikeyam suresam.

(I always worship that lord of all devas,Who was looked after by Karthika maidens,Who fulfills the wishes of all people,Who is covered by mountains of flowers,When he sits on his throne of gems and rubies,In his residence of Gold,And looks like light of thousands of suns.)Ranadwamsake manjule athyantha sone,

Manohari lavanya peeyusha poorne,

Mana shat padho may bhava klesa thaptha,

Sada modathaam skanda they pada padma.

(Let my mind which is like a bee,Burdened with the sorrows of this life,Hover round thine lotus like feet, Skanda,Which are adorned by anklets,Which are of pretty red colour,Which steal my mind,And which are full of the nectar of prettiness.)

Suvarnaabha divya ambarair basa maanaam,

Kwanath kinkini mekhala shobhamaanaam,

Lasadhema pattena vidhyotha maanaam,

Katim bhavaye skanda thedeepya maanaam.

(Oh, Skanda, I meditate on your waist,Which is covered by golden sacred cloth,Which has a belt with tingling bells,And which has glistening and glittering belt.)

Pulindesa kanya ghanaa bhoga thunga,

Sthanalingana aasaktha kasmeera ragam,

Namasyanyaham tharakare thavora,

Swa bakthavane sarvadhaa sanuragam.

(Salutations to thee, Of slayer of Tharaka,When in passionate embrace of the busts,Of the daughter of the hunter,Which are very dense and high,Your chest gets the red colour of the saffron,And to your devotees dear to you, It is the sign of your love to them.)

Vidhow Knuptha dandaan, swaleela druthaandaan,

Nirasthebha sundaan, dwishath kala dandaan,

Hathedraari shandaan, jagat thrana soundaan,

Sadaa they prachandaan, srayee bahu dandan.

(Oh Lord Subramanya,I meditate on your long armsWhich punished Lord Brahma,Which playfully carried the entire universe,Which are longer than the trunk of the elephant,Which are like the bolt of the God of death to your enemies,Which killed the collection of Asuras,Which are capable of taking care of the world,And which are extremely strong.)

Sadaa Saradaa shanmugangaa yadisu,

Samudhyantha eva sdithascheth samanthaath,

Sada poorna bimbaa, kalangaischa heena,

Sthadha thwanmukhaanaam bruve skanda samyam.

(If six faces of moon which are full,And which are without blemish,Shine together and permanently,Then Oh, Skanda, They can possibly be told,To be of some comparison to you.)

Sphuran manda hasai sahamsaani chanjal,

Kadakshavaleem brunga sangojjwalani,

Sudhasyandhee bimbaadaraneesa soono,

Thavalokaye Shanmukhomburuhaani.

(Oh son of the Lord, I see thine six lotus like faces,Shining like a group of swans,With the rising pretty smiles,With your side long glances,Flowing like a bevy of bees,And thine blood red lips,With ever flowing nectar.)

Visaaleshu karnanthabheer geshwajasram,

Dayasyandeeshu dwadasasweekshaneshu,

Mayeeshat kadaksha sakrud pathithasched,

Bhavethey daya sheela kaa naama hani.

(Oh Lord, what will you loose by ,Showering small side glances on me,By those twelve broad eyes,Which extend up to your ears,And which forever rain the nectar of mercy)

Sudhangothbhavo may asi jeevethi shadsa,

Japan mantrameeso mudha jigrathe yaan,

Jagad bhaara brudhbhyo jagannatha thebhya,

Kireetojjwalebhyo namo masthakebhya.

(Oh Lord of the universe,I salute those six shining crowned heads,Which are kissed by the Lord Shiva,With a joyful prayer repeated six times,That this child who is born out of him,Should live forever.)

Sphurad rathna keyoora haaradhi rama,

Schalath kundala sree lasad ganda bhaga,

Katou peetha vasa, kare charu shakthi,

Purasthan mamasthaam puraresthanuja.

(Oh Lord who is the son of God who destroyed Tripura.Who shines with the garlands of rubies and gems,Who has pretty cheeks, over which the ear studs play,Who wears yellow silk on his waist.And who holds the pretty spear,Be pleased to appear before me.(It is told that Lord Subrahmanya appeared before Adhi Sankara while he was reciting this sloka.)

Ihayaahi vathsethi hasthou prasarya,

Hyayathya darachchangare mathurangath,

Samuthpathya thatham srayantham kumaram,

Haraslishta gathram bhaje bala moorthim.

(I salute that child Subrahmanya,Who rushed from his mother’s lap,To the embrace of his father,Parameshwara’s extended arms,When he lovingly called to him,“Come, my darling son.”

Kumaresa soono, Guha, skanda, senaa,

Pathe shakthipane mayooradhi rooda,

Pulindathmaja kantha bhaktharthi haarin,

Prabho, tharakare, sada Raksha maam thwam.

(Oh Kumara, of son of the lord of the universe,Oh God who dwells in the cave of my heart,Oh Skanda, Oh chief of the army of devas,Oh wielder of the holy spear, Oh God who rides on the peacock chariot,Oh beloved of the hunter’s daughter,Oh destroyer of the sins of his devotees,Oh Lord who is the enemy of Tharakasura,Please provide protection to me for ever.)

Prasanthendriye, nashta samgne, vicheshte,

Kaphod gari vakthre, bhayath kambhi gathre,

Praynayan unmughe, mayyanadhe thadaneem,

Drutham may dayalo bhavagre guha thwam.

(When all my senses have calmed down,When I have lost my intelligence,When I am not capable of any movement,When my throat is full of phlegm,When my body is shivering due to fear,And when my soul is preparing to depart,Without any one to help me,Oh Lord of mercy, please come fast,For I want to be in thine presence, Lord Guha.)

Kruthanthasya dhootheshu chandeshu kopaa,

Ddaha Chindi bhindeethi maam tharjayadsu,

Mayooram samaruhyamaa bhaireethi thwam,

Pura shakthi panir mama yahi seegram.

(When the fearsome messengers of the God of death,Angrily shout, “burn him, tear him in to pieces, cut”,Please come swiftly riding on the peacock ,Armed with your holy spear,And give me consolation, )

Pranamya sakruth padayosthe padhithwa,

Prasadhya prabho prarthane aneka veeram,

Na Vakthum kshmo aham thadaneem krupabdhe,

Nea Karanthakale maagapyupekshaa.

(I now fall at your feet and salute you,And pray and salute you several times,For at that time, I may not have the power to pray,So, Oh, ocean of mercy. please do not,Show no indifference at that time of my departure.)

Sahasranda bhoktha thwaya soora nama,

Hathastharaka simha vakthrascha daithya,

Mamantha hrudistham mana klesa mekam,

Na hamsi, prabho kim karomi, kwa yami.

(You killed Soorapadma who ruled Over Thousands of universes,You destroyed ogres Tharaka and the Lion faced Asura,But you are not bothered about the one worry in my mind,Oh Lord, What should I do, Where shall I go?

Aham sarvadha Dukha baravasanna,

Bhavan dheena bandhusthwadanyam nay ache,

Bhavat bakthi rodham, sadha knuptha baadham,

Mamadhim drutham nasayo umasutha thwam.

(Since I am always drowned in sorrows,And you being the friend of all those who are helpless,I would not like to request any other.Oh son of Uma, destroy my deep set sorrows,Which are always troubling me,And interfere in my devotion to you.)

Apasmara, kushta, kshayarsa prameha,

Jwaronmadhagulmaadhi rogo mahantha,

Pisachascha sarve bhavath pathra bhootheem,

Vilokya kshanaa tharakare dravanthe. )

(Epilepsy, leprosy, tuberclosis,Consumption, diabetes, fever, madness,Venereal diseases which are sickness great,And the evil spirits that trouble one,Run away within a second,On seeing the leaf with thine holy ash, Oh enemy of Tharaka.

Drusi skanda murthy sruthou skanda keerthir,

Mukhe may pavithram, sada thacharithram,

Kare thasya kruthyam, vapusthasya bruthyam,

Guhe santhu leena mamaa sesha bhavaa.

(Let my eye always see the holy form of Skanda,Let my ears hear the holy story of Skandha,Let my mouth always tell the pure sacred story of Skanda,Let my hand be engaged in the works of Skanda,Let my body be always servant of Skanda,And let all my actions be devoted to Skanda.)

Muneenamuthaho nrunaam bhakthi bhaja,

Mabeeshtapradhaa santhi sarvathra deva,

Nrunamanthya janam api swartha dane,

Guha deva manyam na jane na jane.

(For all the great sages and all great devotees,There are all gods ready to satisfy their wishes,But I do not know any God except Lord Subramanya,Who satisfies the wishes to the greatly down trodden, I do not know, I do not know.)

Kalthram suthaa bandhu vargaa pasurvaa,

Nari vaadha naaree gruhe yea madheeya,

Yajantho namantha sthuvantho bhavantham,

Smaranthascha they santhu sarva kumara.

(Let my wife, my children, my relatives, my animals,Not only that, all the gents and ladies of my house,Worship, salute sing thine praise, and meditate on thee,For always, Oh my god Kumara.

Mruga pakshino damsaka ye cha dushtaa,

Sthadha vyadhayo bhadahakaa ye madange,

Bhavaschakthi theeshnagra binna sudhoore,

Vinasyanthu they choornitha krouncha saila.

(Oh lord who powdered the Krouncha mountain,Please use your holy spear with sharp point,To break and destroy those Animals,Birds, insects and diseases,That cause harm to my body.)

Janithri pithaa cha swaputhra aparadham,

Sahethe na kim deva senathinadha,Aham cha athi balo,

Bhavan loka thatha,Kshmaswaparadham samastham mahesa.

(Oh God who is the chief of the army of devas,Would not a father pardon the mistakes of the son.Since I am a small child and you are the father of the world,Please pardon all my omissions and commissions.)

Nama kekine sakthaye chaapi thubhyam,

Nama chaga thubhyam, nama kukkudaya,

Nama sindhave sindhu desaya thubhyam,

Nama skanda murthe, punasthe namosthu.

(Salutations to the peacock,Salutations to your holy spear,Salutations to the sheep,Salutations to the rooster,Salutations to the ocean,Salutations to the temple by the sea side,Salutations to Skanda,Again and again.(Peacock- Is his vahana and symbol of Vedas, Holy spear-Vel is his weapon and the Goddess Parvathi herself , Sheep-Is animal protected by him and Symbol of Maya, Rooster- Sits on his flag and is symbol of ego, Ocean-It is where his temple is and is the symbol of happiness.)

Jayananda bhuman jyapaara dhaman,

Jayamogha keerthe, jayananda murthe,

Jayananda sindho jayasesha bandho,

Jaya thwam sada mukthi danesa soono.

(Victory to the source of happiness,Victory to thy limitless light,Victory to thine boundless fame,Victory to the personification of happiness,Victory to the sea of bliss,Victory to the friend of all,Victory always to you,Who is the son of the God,Who grants salvation.)

PhalasruthiBhunjangakhya vruthena knuptham sthavam ya,

Padeth bhakthi yuktho guham sampranamya,

SA puthraan kalathram dhanam deergam ayur,

Llabeth skanda sayujyamanthe nara sa.

(Results which can be obtained He who worships daily with devotion the great Guha,By reading these poems written in Bhujanga style,Would be blessed with good sons, wife, wealth, long life,And would attain the eternal bliss with Skanda. )

GANESHA PANCHA RATNAM

GANESHA PANCHA RATNAM
Five jewels about Ganesa

Translated By P. R. Ramachander.
Mudha karatha modhakam, sada vimukthi dayakam,
Kaladaravathamsakam, vichithra loka rakshakam,
Anayakaika nayakam vinasithebha daithyakam,
Nathashubha pranasakam, namami tham vinayakam.
(I salute that remover of obstacles, Who has modakas in his hand, Who always bestows salvation, Who wears a part of moon on his head,Who protects this world which is varied,Who is the leader of those who cannot be lead,Who is the cause of destruction of asuras,And who destroys all things which are not good.)
Nathetharathi bheekaram navodhitharka bhaswaram,
Namath surari nirjaram nathadhikapadhugdharam,
Sureswaram Nidheeswaram Gajeswaram Ganeswaram,
Maheswaram thamasraye parathparam nirantharam.
(I bow before that great Lord permanently,Who creates fear in the enemies of his devotees,Who sparkles like the just risen sun,Who is saluted by Gods and Asuraswho destroys obstacles of his devotees,Who is the God of all devas,Who is the God of all wealth,Who is the God of all elephants,And Who is the leader of the army of Lord Shiva.)
Samastha loka sankaram, nirastha daithya kunjaram,
Daretharodaram varam varebhavakthramaksharam,
Krupakaram, Kshamakaram, Mudhakaram,
Yasaskaram,Namaskaram Namaskrutham namaskaromi bhaskaram.
(I bow to that Ganapati who shines like the Sun,Who bestows peace to all the worlds,Who removed the Gajamukhasura from this worldWho has a very big paunch,Who has an elephant-face which blesses,And who is the one who shows kindnessWho is patient,Who is full of blessing,And who showers great fame,To those who salute Him.)
Akinchanarthimarjanam chiranthanokthi bhajanam,
Purari purva nandanam surari garva charvanam,
Prapancha nasa bheeshanam danamjayadhi bhooshanam,
Kapola dhana vaaranam Bhaje purana varanam.
(I salute the very ancient elephant-godWho destroys the wants of the have nots,Who has been worshipped since ancient times,Who is the eldest son of the lord who destroyed cities,Who eats away the pride of the enemies of the gods,Who is awesome at the time of final deluge,Who wears serpents like Dananjaya as ornaments,And who is fierce like the elephant in rut.)
Nithanta kanthi dantha kantha manthakantha kathmajam,
Achinthya roopamantha heena mantha raya krunthanam,
Hrudanthare nirantharam vasanthameva yoginaam ,
Tham eka dantha meka meva chinthayami santhatham.
(I always meditate only on that God with single tusk,,Who is ever lustrous tusk is very pretty,Who is the son of Lord who killed the god of death,Who has a form beyond ones imagination,Who is endless,Who tears asunder all obstacles, And who dwells forever in the heart of Yogis ,Like the season of spring.)
PhalasruthiMaha ganesa pancha rathna maadharena yo anvaham,
Prajalpathi prabhathake hrudhi smaran ganeswaram,
Arogadhamadhosadham susahitheem suputhratham,
Samahithayurshta bhoothi mapyupaithi sochiraath.
(The resultant benefit.He, who remembers with respect every morning,These five gems of the great Lord Ganapati,and who meditates in his heart the leader of ganas,Will soon be blessed with a healthy life,Free of all problems, endowed with great peaceGreat sons, longevity and spiritual and physical wealth.)


Ganesha Pancha Ratnam

Meenakshi Pancharathnam

Meenakshi Pancharathnam

1--Udyadhbhaanu sahasrakotisadrishaam keyuurahaarojjvalaam
Bimboshhthiim smitadantapanktiruchiraam piitaambaraalamkritaamh Vishhnubrahmasurendrasevitapadaam tatvasvaruupaam shivaam
Miinaakshiim pranatoasmi santatamaham kaarunyavaaraamnidhimh

2-Muktaahaaralasatkiriitaruchiraam puurnenduvaktra prabhaam
Shijnjannuupurakimkinimanidharaam padmaprabhaabhaasuraamh Sarvaabhiishhtaphalapradaam girisutaam vaaniiramaasevitaam
Miinaakshiim pranatoasmi santatamaham kaarunyavaaraamnidhimh


3-Shriividyaam shivavaamabhaaganilayaam hriimkaaramantrojjvalaam
Shriichakraankita bindumadhyavasatim shriimatsabhaanaayakiimh
Shriimatshhanmukhavighnaraajajananiim shriimajjaganmohiniim
Miinaakshiim pranatoasmi santatamaham kaarunyavaaraamnidhimh

4-Shriimatsundaranaayakiim bhayaharaam gyaanapradaam nirmalaam
Shyaamaabhaam kamalaasanaarchitapadaam naaraayanasyaanujaamh
Viinaavenumridangavaadyarasikaam naanaavidhaadaambikaam
Miinaakshiim pranatoasmi santatamaham kaarunyavaaraamnidhimh

5-Naanaayogimuniindrahrinnivasatiim naanaarthasiddhipradaam
Naanaapushhpaviraajitaanghriyugalaam naaraayanenaarchitaamh
Naadabrahmamayiim paraatparataraam naanaarthatatvaatmikaam
Miinaakshiim pranatoasmi santatamaham kaarunyavaaraamnidhimh

Lakshmi Narasimha Stotram

Lakshmi Narasimha Stotram

Shriimatpayonidhiniketana chakrapaane
bhogiindrabhogaramaniranjita punyamuurte
Yogiisha shaashvata sharanyabhavaabdhipota
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh


1-Brahmendrarudramarudarkakiriitakoti
sanghattitaanghrikamalaamalakaantikaanta
Lakshmiilasatkuchasaroruharaajahansa
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

2-Sansaaraghoragahane charato muraare
maarograbhiikaramruigapravaraarditasya
Aartasya matsaranidaaghanipiiditasya
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

3-Sansaarakuupamatighoramagaadhamuulam
sampraapya duhkhashatasarpasamaakulasya
Diinasya deva kruipanaapadamaagatasya
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

4-Sansaarasaagaravishaalakaraalakaala
nakragrahagrasananigrahavigrahasya
Vyagrasya raagarasanorminipiiditasya
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

5-Sansaaravruikshamaghabiijamanantakarma
shaakhaashatan karanapatramanangapushhpamh
Aaruhaa duhkhaphalitam patato dayaalo
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

6-Sansaarasarpaghanavaktrabhayogratiivra,
danshhtraakaraalavishhadagdhavinashhtamuurteh .
Naagaarivaahana sudhaabdhinivaasa shaure,
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

7-Sansaaradaavadahanaavadabhiikaroru
jvaalaavaliibhiratidagdhatanuuruhasya
Tvatpaadapadmasarasiisharanaagatasya
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

8-Sansaarajaalapatitasya jagannivaasasarvendriyaarthabadishaarthajhashhopamasya Protkhanditaprachurataalukamastakasya
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

9-Sansaarabhiikarakariindrakaraabhigaata
nishhpishhtamarmavapushhah sakalaarthinaasha
Praanaprayaanabhavabhiitisamaakulasya
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

10-Andhasya me hruitvivekamahaadhanasyachoraih prabho balibhirindriyanaamadheyaih Mohaandhakuupakuhare vinipaatitasya
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

11-Baddhvaa gale yamabhataa bahutarjayantah
karshhanti yatra bhavapaashashatairyutam maamh
Ekaakinam paravashan chakitan dayaalo
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

12-Lakshmiipate kamalanaabha suresha vishhno
vaikuntha kruishhna madhusuudana pushhkaraaksha
Brahmanya keshava janaardana vaasudeva
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

13-Ekena chakramaparena karena shankha
manyena sindhutanayaamavalambya tishhthanh
Vaame karena varadaabhayapadmachihnam
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

14-Sansaarasaagaranimajjanamuhyamaanam
diinan vilokaya vibho karunaanidhe maamh
Prahlaadakhedaparihaaraparaavataara
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

15-Prahlaadanaaradaparaasharapundariika
vyaasaadi bhagavatpungava hruinnivaasa
Bhaktaanuraktaparipaalanapaarijaata
lakshmiinruisinha mama dehi karaavalambamh

16-Lakshmiinruisinha charanaabjamadhuvratena
stotran kruitan shubhakaram bhuvi shankarena
Ye tatpathanti manujaa haribhaktiyuktaa
steyaanti tatpadasarojamakhandaruupamh