NAMA RAMAYANAM

NAMA RAMAYANAM

Shudda Brahma Parathpara Rama
Kalathmaka parameshwara Rama
Seshathalpa suha nidhritha Rama
Barhamthyamara prarthitha Rama
Chanda kirana kala mandana Rama
Srimath Dasratha nandana Rama
Kausalya sukha vardhana Rama
Viswamithra priya dhana Rama
Gora Thatakaa gathaka Rama
Mareehadhi nipathaka Rama
Kaushika muka samrakshaka Rama
Srimad Ahalya uddharaka Rama
Gowthama muni sampoojitha Rama
Sura muni vara samsthutha Rama
Navika davidha mrudhu paada Rama
Mithila pura jana modhitha Rama
Triambaka karmuka banchaka Rama
Seetharpitha vara moulika Rama
Krutha vaivahika kauthuka Rama
Bhargava darpa vinaasaka Rama
Srimad Ayodhya palaka Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama
Ayodhya Kanda
Aganitha guna dana bhooshitha rama,
Avani kamini kamitha Rama
Raaka chandra samaanana Rama
Pithru vakhya sthitha kanana Rama
Priya guha nivedhitha pada Rama
Thal kshalitha nija mrudhu pada Rama
Bharadwaaja supoojitha Rama
Chithra kootadri nikethana Rama
Dasaratha santhatha chinditha Rama
Kaikeyi thayaarthitha Rama
Virachitha nija pithru karmaka Rama
Baratharpitha nija paadhka Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama
Danda kanana pavana Rama
Aranya Kanda
Dusht viraadha vinaasaka Rama
Sara bhanga sutheeshna architha Rama
Agasthanugruha vardhitha Rama
Grudradhipa samsevitha Rama
Pancha vati thata susthitha Rama
Soopanikharthi vidhaayaka Rama
Khara dhooshana mukha saadhaka Rama
Seetha priya harinaanuga Rama
Mareecharthi krudhaashuka Rama
Vinashta seethanweshaka Rama
Grudhradhipa Gathi dayaka Rama
Sabari datha phalaasana Rama
Kabandha bahu chedana Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama
Kishkinda Kanda
Hanumat sevitha nija pada Rama
Natha sugrevabeshtadha Rama
Garvitha Bali nishoodhana Rama
Vaanara dhootha preshaka Rama
Hitha kara Lakshmana samyutha Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama

Sundara Kanda
Kapi vara santhatha samsthutha Rama
Thal gathi vigna dwamsaka Rama
Sitha prana dharaka Rama
Dushta dasanana dhooshitha Rama
Sishta Hanumath bhooshitha Rama
Sitha rodhitha kopana Rama
Krutha choodamani darshitha Rama
Kapi vara vachanaa aswasitha Rama

Yudha Kanda
Ravana nidhana prasthitha Rama
Vaanara sainya samavyatha Rama
Soshitha thatini sarthitha Rama
Vibeeshana abhaya dayaka rama
Sagara sethu nibandhaka Rama
Gata karna sira cheedaka Rama
Rakshasa sanga vimardhaka Rama
Amahitha Ravana vaarana Rama
Samhrudha dasa mukha Ravana Rama
Vidhi bhava mukha sura samsthutha Rama
Khasthitha dasaratha veekshitha Rama
Sitha darshana modhitha Rama
Abhishiktha Vibishananatha Rama
Pushpaka yaanarohana Rama
Baradwajaabhi nishevana Rama
Baktha prana preenana Rama
Saketha puri bhooshana Rama
Sakala sweeya samanatha Rma
Rathanalasal peeta sthitha Rama
Pattabishekaalankrutha Rama
Paarthiva kula sammanitha Rama
Vibeeshanarpitha thal pada Rama
Keesakalanugruha Rama
Sakalajagat paripalaka Rama
Sakalaabheeshta vara pradha Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama

SHIVA RAKSHA STOTRA

(Prayer of protection to Lord Shiva)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(This great Stotra was revealed by Lord Shiva himself to sage Yagnavalkya, in his dream.)
Asya Sri Shiva Raksha stotra mantrasya
For the chant of Protection of Lord Shiva
Yagna Valkya rishi
The sage is Yagna Valkya
Sri Sadashivo devatha
God is Sada Shiva
Anushtup chanda
Meter is Anushtup
Sri Sada shiva preethyartham Shiva raksha stotra jape viniyoga
For pleasing Lord Sada Shiva, the chanting of Shiva Raksha stotra is being done.
Charitham deva devasya , maha devasya pavanam,
Aparam paramodharam, chathur vargasya sadhanam. 1
The story of God of Gods,
The blessed story of Lord Shiva,
Which is great , which is elevating,
And blesses one with four types of wealth.
Gowri vinayakopetham , pancha vakthram trinethrakam,
Shivam dyathwa dasa bhujam Shiva Rakshaam paden nara. 2
After meditating on Lord Shiva,
Who has five necks and three eyes,
And who is accompanied by Parvathi and Ganesa,
Men should read the protection of Lord Shiva.
Gangadhara sira pathu, Phalam ardendu shekara,
Nayane madana dwamsi, karnou sarpa vibhooshana. 3
Let he who carries Ganga protect my head,
Let he who keeps the crescent of moon protect my forehead,
Let the killer of Cupid protect my eyes,
Let he who wears Snakes as ornament protect my ears.
Granam pathu purar aathi, mukham pathu jagath pathi,
Jihwam vaggeswara pathu, kandharam shiva kandhara. 4
Let my nose me protected by the destroyer of puras(cities),
Let my face be protected by Lord of Universe.
Let my toungue be protected by the Lord of words,
And let my neck be protected by Shiva who lives in caves.
Sri Kanda pathu may kandam, skandhou viswa durandhara,
Bhujow bhoo bhara samhartha, karou pathu pinaka dhruk. 5
Let my throat be protected by the God with a blessed throat,
Let my shoulders be protected by , he who removes ills of the world,
Let my arms be protected by he who lessens the burden of earth,
And let he who holds Pinaka bow protect my hands.
Hrudayam Shankara Pathu, jataram girija pathi,
Nabhim mruthyunjaya pathu , katim vyagra jinambara. 6
Let Shankara protect my heart,
Let my belly be protected by consort of Girija,
Let my navel be protected by he who won over death,
And let my waist be protected by he who dresses in Tiger skin.
Sakthinee pathu deenartha, saranagatha vathsala,
Ooru maheswara pathu, janunee jagad easwara. 7
Let the God who takes mercy on the oppressed,
Who is dear to those who surrender to him protect my joints,
Let my thighs be protected by the great God,
And knees by the God of the universe.
Jange pathu jagath kartha, gulphou pathu ganathipa,
Charanou Karuna Sindhu, sarvangani sada shiva. 8
Let my calves be protected by the creator of the world,
Lat my ankles be protected by leader of Ganas,
Let my feet be protected by ocean of mercy,
And let all my body parts be protected by Sada Shiva.
Yetham shiva balo petham., raksam ya sukruthee padeth,
Sa bhukthwa sakalan kaamaan , shiva sayujyamapnuyath,
Graha bhootha pisachadhya , trilokyepi charanthi ye,
Dhoorad aasu palayanthe Shiva namabhi rakshanath. 9
That blessed one who reads this protection,
Which is blessed with power of Lord Shiva,
Would get all his desires fulfilled,
Attain nearness to Lord Shiva after death,
And planets , ghosts and ghouls ,
Which travel in any of the three worlds,
Would run immediately , far, far away,
Due to the protection given by names of Shiva.
Abhayam kara namedham kavacham Parvathi pathe,
Bhakthya bibarthee ya kande, thasya vasyam jagat thrayam,
Imam Narayana swapne Shiva Raksham yadha disath,

Prathar uthaya yogeendro, Yagna valya sthadha likath. 10

This armour of the names of the consort of Parvathi,

Would remove fears and provide protection,

To the devotees who sing these often,

And the lord of the three worlds would be within his hold,

For this protection of Lord Shiva was revealed,

By Lord Vishnu in the dream to Yagna Valkya,
Who wrote it , as he was told, as soon as he woke up in the morning.

SARASVATI STOTRAM

Sarasvati stotram
Ya kundendu tusharaharadhavala ya shubhravastravrita
Ya vinavaradandamanditakara ya shvetapadmasana
Ya brahmachyutashankaraprabhritibhirdevaissada pujita
Sa mam patu sarasvati bhagavati nishsheshajadyapaha- 1
Dorbhiryukta chaturbhim sphatikamaninibhai rakshamalandadhana
Hastenaikena padmam sitamapicha shukam pustakam chaparena
Bhasa kundendushankhasphatikamaninibha bhasamana.asamana
Sa me vagdevateyam nivasatu vadane sarvada suprasanna- 2
Surasurasevitapadapankaja kare virajatkamaniyapustaka
Virinchipatni kamalasanasthita sarasvati nrityatu vachi me sada- 3
Sarasvati sarasijakesaraprabha tapasvini sitakamalasanapriya
Ghanastani kamalavilolalochana manasvini bhavatu varaprasadini -4
Sarasvati namastubhyam varade kamarupini
Vidyarambham karishyami siddhirbhavatu me sada -5
Sarasvati namastubhyam sarvadevi namo namah
Shantarupe shashidhare sarvayoge namo namah- 6
Nityanande niradhare nishkalayai namo namah
Vidyadhare vishalakshi shuddhajnane namo namah -7
Shuddhasphatikarupayai sukshmarupe namo namah
Shabdabrahmi chaturhaste sarvasiddhayai namo namah -8
Muktalankrita sarvangyai muladhare namo namah
Mulamantrasvarupayai mulashaktyai namo namah- 9
Mano manimahayoge vagishvari namo namah
Vagbhyai varadahastayai varadayai namo namah -10
Vedayai vedarupayai vedantayai namo namah
Gunadoshavivarjinyai gunadip{}tyai namo namah -11
Sarvajnane sadanande sarvarupe namo namah
Sampannayai kumaryai cha sarvajna te namo namah -12
Yoganarya umadevyai yoganande namo namah
Divyajnana trinetrayai divyamurtyai namo namah -13
Ardhachandrajatadhari chandrabimbe namo namah
Chandradityajatadhari chandrabimbe namo namah -14
Anurupe maharupe vishvarupe namo namah
Animadyashtasiddhayai anandayai namo namah -15
Jnana vijnana rupayai jnanamurte namo namah
Nanashastra svarupayai nanarupe namo namah -16
Padmada padmava.nsha cha padmarupe namo namah
Parameshthyai paramurtyai namaste papanashini -17
Mahadevyai mahakalyai mahalakshmyai namo namah
Brahmavishnushivayai cha brahmanaryai namo namah- 18
Kamalakarapushpa cha kamarupe namo namah
Kapali karmadiptayai karmadayai namo namah -19
Sayam pratah pathennityam shanmasatsiddhiruchyate
Choravyaghrabhayam nasti pathatam shrrinvatamapi -20
Ittham sarasvatistotramagastyamunivachakam
Sarvasiddhikaram nrinam sarpapapapranashanam -21

SARASVATI SLOKAS

Saraswathee dhviyam dhrushtaa Veenaa pusthaka dhaarinee

Hamsavaaha Samaayukthaa Vidhyaa dhaanakaree mama
Pradhamam Bhaarathee naama Dhvitheeyamcha Sarasvathee
Thrutheeyam Saaradhaa Dhe'vee Chathurtham Hamsavaahinee

Yaa Kundhendhu Thushaara Haara Dhavalaa Yaa Shubhra Vasthraa Vrithaa
Yaa Veenaa Varadhanda Mandithakaraa Yaa Shvetha Padhmaasanaa
Yaa Brahmaachyutha Shankara Prabhrithidevaih Sadhaa Vandhithaa
Saamaam Paathu Saraswathee Bhagavathee Nihshesha Jaadyaapahaa
(She, who is all white like the Kundha blossoms, the moon, snow and pearl; She, who is dressed in pure white; While two of her hands playveena, two other hands are poised to us boons; and punishments as needed; She is seated on a lotus; Ever worshipped by celestials like Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara. May this Goddess Saraswathi, Bhagavathi, remove my obstacles and protect me.)
sarasvati namastubhyam varade kaamaruupini
vidyaarambhaM karishhyaami siddhirbhavatu me sadaa !
[Oh Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto you,
who are the fulfiller of all my wishes. I am beginning
my study, let me attain perfection in that, always.]

SARASVATI SLOKAS

Sarasvati slokas

Om Eim Saraswatyai Swaha !
Sarasvati namastubhyam varade kaamaruupini
Vidyaarambham karishhyaami siddhirbhavatu me sadaa !
[Oh Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto you,
who are the fulfiller of all my wishes. I am beginning
my study, let me attain perfection in that, always.]
Prayer Slokas on Sri Saraswathi
Saraswathee dhviyam dhrushtaa Veenaa pusthaka dhaarinee
Hamsavaaha Samaayukthaa Vidhyaa dhaanakaree mama
Pradhamam Bhaarathee naama Dhvitheeyamcha Sarasvathee
Thrutheeyam Saaradhaa Dhe'vee Chathurtham Hamsavaahinee

Shri sarasvatii stuti

yaa kundendu -Tushhaarahaara-dhavalaa yaa shubhra-vastraavritaa
yaa viiNaavaradanDaman Ditakaraa yaa shvetapadmaasanaa
yaa brahmaachyuta-sha.nkara-prabhritibhirdevaih sadaa puujitaa
saa maam paatu sarasvatii bhagavatii nihsheshhajaaDyaapahaa -1
Dorbhiryuktaa chaturbhih sphaTikamaNimayiimakshamaalaam dadhaanaa
hastenaikena padmam sitamapi cha shukam pustakam chaapareNa
bhaasaa kundendu-sha.nkhasphaTikamaNinibhaa bhaasamaanaa.asamaanaa
saa me vaagdevateyam nivasatu vadane sarvadaa suprasannaa -2
aashaasu raashii bhavada.ngavalli
bhaasaiva daasiikr ita-dugdhasindhum.h
mandasmitairnindita-shaaradendu
vande.aravindaasana-sundari tvaam.h-3
shaaradaa shaaradaambojavadanaa vadanaambuje
sarvadaa sarvadaasmaakaM sannidhim sannidhim kriyaath-4
sarasvatiim cha taam naumi vaagadhishhThaatri-devataamh
devatvam pratipadyante yadanugrahato janaah-5
paatu no nikashhagraavaa matihemnaH sarasvatii
praagyetaraparichchhedam vachasaiva karoti yaa -6
shuddhaam brahmavichaarasaaraparamaa-maadyaam jagadvyaapiniiM
viiNaapustakadhaariniimabhayadaam jaaDyaandhakaaraapahaamh
haste spaaTikamaalikaaM vidadhatiiM padmaasane sa.nsthitaaM
vande taaM parameshvariiM bhagavatiiM buddhipradaaM shaaradaam.h -7
viiNaadhare vipulama.ngaladaanashiile
haktaartinaashini viri.nchihariishavandye
kiirtiprade.akhilamanorathade mahaarhe
vidyaapradaayini sarasvati naumi nityam.h -8
shvetaabjapuur na-vimalaasana-sa.nsthite he
shvetaambaraavr-itamanoharama.njugaatre
udyanmano gya-sitapa.nkajama.njulaasye
vidyaapradaayini sarasvati naumi nityam.h -9
maatastvadiiya-padapa.nkaja-bhaktiyuktaa
ye tvaaM bhajanti nikhilaanaparaanvihaaya
te nirjaratvamiha yaanti kalevareNa
bhuuvahni-vaayu-gaganaambu-vinirmitena -10
mohaandhakaara-bharite hR-idaye madiiye
maataH sadaiva kuru vaasamudaarabhaave
svIyaakhilaavayava-nirmalasuprabhaabhiH
shiighraM vinaashaya manogatamandhakaaram.h -11
brahmaa jagat.h sR-ijati paalayatiindireshaH
shambhurvinaashayati devi tava prabhaavaiH
na syaatkR-ipaa yadi tava prakaTaprabhaave
na syuH katha.nchidapi te nijakaaryadakshaaH -12
lakshmirmedhaa dharaa pushhTirgaurii tR-ishhTiH prabhaa dhR-itiH
etaabhiH paahi tanubhirashhTabhirmaaM sarasvatii -13
sarasavatyai namo nityaM bhadrakaalyai namo namaH

veda-vedaanta-vedaa.nga- vidyaasthaanebhya eva cha -14
sarasvati mahaabhaage vidye kamalalochane
vidyaaruupe vishaalaakshi vidyaaM dehi namostu te -15
yadakshara-padabhrashhTam maatraahiinam cha yadbhavet.h
tatsarvaM kshamyataaM devi prasiida parameshvari -16

Iti shriisarasvatii stotram Sampuurnam

RAMA SLOKAS

Ramaya Rama Bhadraya
Ramachandraya Vedhase
Raghu Nathaya Nathaya
Sitayah Pataye Namaha
(To Rama, Ramabhadra, Raghunatha(These are different names of Lord Rama),
the Lord, the Consort of Seetha, our salutations to him. )
Sri Rama Rama Rameti
Rame Raame Manorame
Sahasra Nama Tat Tulyam
Rama Nama Varanane
(Lord Shiva told this shloka to Parvati I meditate upon Sri Ram as Sri Rama Rama
Rama, the thrice recital of Rama’s name is equal to Recitation of the thousand
names of Lord Vishnu (Vishnu Sahasranama)
Neelambuja shyamala komalaangam
Sita-samaaropita vamabhagam
Paanau-mahaa-saayaka charu-chaapam
Namami Raamam Raghu-vamsha naatham
(I do namaskarams to Lord Rama, who was the best amongst the great kings of
Raghu-kula, who wields his great bow and arrows, who has a complexion and
softness like that of a blue-lotus, and on whose left sits Goddess Sitaji, his dear
consort.)

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 .)

Mangalashtakam

Mangalashtakam.

Translated by P. R. Ramachander

(This great prayer praying for all that is good addresses itself to all Gods, sages, beings, places and sacred waters. It is remarkable in the sense that many of them addressed are great human beings known to the Hindus. People reading this rare stotra (prayer) would definitely lead a life of fulfillment and reach the land of Vishnu.]

Brahma Vishnur Gireesa sura pathir anala prethatyathunatha,

Sthoyadeescha vayur danada guha Ganesarka Chandrascha Rudraa,

Viswadhithyaa asvisadhya vasa pithru maruth sidha vidhyarthaa yaksha,

Gandharva kinnardhy akhila, gagana chara, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 1

(Let me be blessed with all that is good, By Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, By Indra, Fire, Yama and Niryathi, By Varuna, Wind and Khubera, By Lord Subrahmanya and Ganesa, By Sun, moon, Rudras and Vasus, By Adithyas, Aswini devas, and Sadhyas, By cows, manes, Maruths and Sidhas, By Vidhyadharas, Yakshas, Gandharwas and Kinnaras, Who are all those who travel in the sky.)

Vani, Lakshmi, darithri, hima giri thanaya, Chandika, bhadrakali

Brahmyadhya mathru sanga, Adithi Thithi satheethyadhayo daksha puthrya,

Savithri Jahnu kanya, Dinakarathanata, Arundathi, Deva pathnya,

Phoulomyadhyasthadhanya, khachara yuvathayo Mangalam may dhishanthu. 2

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By Saraswathi, Lakshmi, Goddess earth and Parvathi, By Chandika, Kali and the mother goddesses like Braahmi, By Adithi, Thidhi and Sathi, who are daughters of Daksha, By Savithri, Ganges the daughter of Jahnu and Yamuna the daughter of Sun, By Arundathi and other deva maidens and all those maidens who travel on the sky.)Mathsya, koormo, varaho, nruhariradha vatur bhargavo, Ramachandra,

Seeri Krishnascha, Kalki cha Kapila, nara Narayanaa threyanavadhya,

Anye nanavathara naraka vijayi naschakra mukhyayudhani.

Thath pathnyas thath suthaschapya akila harikula, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 3

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By incarnations of fish, turtle, boar, lion man, Vamana, Parasurama and Rama, By Sri Krishna, Kalki, Kapila, Nara, Narayana, Dathathreya and others, And other incarnations which won over Narakasura and have wheel as their weapon, And their wives, sons, who are all rebirths of Lord VishnuViswamithro, )

Vasishta, Kalasa bhava uchathya, angira kaasyapascha,

Vyasa, kanva, Mareechi Krathu, Bhrugu, pulaha sounakathri pulasthya,

Anye sarve muneendraa, Kuja, Budha, Guru, shukra arka jathya grahaaye,

Nakshthrani prajesa phanigana manavo, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 4

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By Viswamithra, Vasishta, Agasthya, Uchathya, Angeerasa and Kasyapa, By Vyasa, Kanva, Marrechi, Krathu, Bhrugu, Pulaha, Sounaka, Athri and Pulasthya, By other great saints and Planets round the sun like Mercury, Jupiter and Venus, By all stars, great kings and other serpents like Nagaraja.)

Tharkshyanantho Hanuman Balirapi Sanakadhyasuko Naradascha,

Prahladha, Pandu puthra nruga Nala Nahusha, Vishnuratho Ambareesha,

Bheeshma Akruro Udhavosi nara bharatha harischanda Rukhmangadhadhya,

Anye sarve narendra Ravi sasi kulaja, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 5

(Lets others, Shuka and Narada, By Prahladha, Sons of Pandu, Nruga, Nala, Nahusha, Parikshit and Ambareesha, By Bheeshma, Akroora, Udhava, Bharatha, Harischandra and Rukhmangadha, And all other great kings, belonging to the Sun and moon dynasties.)

Aahuthyadhischa thisra sakula muni kalathrani dara manoonaam,

Thara, Kunthi cha Panchalyadha Nala dayitha Rukmani Sathyabhama,

Dsarva yadu kula vanitha raja bharyasthadhanya,

Gopya scharithra yuktha sakala yuva thayo, Mangalam may dhisanthu. 6

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By Aahuthi, Devahuthi and Praseethi, the three daughters of Manu, By the wives of all great sages and the wives of all Manus, By Thara, Kunthi, Panchali, Damayanthi, Rukhmani and Sathyabhama, By Devaki and all the ladies of Yadu clan as well as all the king's wives, And Gopis as well as all virtuous wives who are young.)

Vipra gavascha Veda Smruthirapi Thulasi Sarva theerthani Vidhya,

Nana Sasthra ithihasa aapi sakala puranaani varnasramascha,

Sankhyam, Jnanam cha Yoga api yama niyamou sarva karmani kalaa,

Sarve dharmascha sathyadhyavayava sahitha, Mangalam may disanthu. 7

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By Brahmins, cows, Vedas, Smruthis, Thulasi, all sacred waters and knowledge, By Various sciences, history, all epics and the various stages of life, By Sankhya, Wisdom, Yoga, rules governing life, and all actions, And by all religions, truth and all the organs of the body.)

Lokaa dweepa samudhra kshithi dara pathauo, Meru Kailasa Mukhya,

Kaveri, narmadhadhya, shubha jala saritha swardhruma diggajendra,

Megha jyotheemshi nana nara mruga pasu pakshyadhaya prani nonye,

Sarvaoushadhyancha vruksha sakala thruna latha, Mangalam may disanthu. 8

(Let me blessed with all that is good, By different worlds, islands, oceans and mountains like Kailasa and Meru supporting the world, By divine rivers like Kaveri and Narmadha, the wish giving tree and the eight elephants, By clouds, different luminous bodies, different men, beasts, birds and other living things, And by different medicinal plants, trees and all grasses and climbers.)

Bhakthya samyuktha chithaa prathi divasa miman mangala stotra mukhyan,

Ashtou slokaan prabathe divasa parinathou ye cha marthya padanthi,

They nithyam poorna kaama iha bhuvi sukhinaschartha vandhobhi bhoothwa,

Nirmuktha sarva paapair vayasi cha charame Vishnu lokam prayanthi. 9

(If that gentleman with devotion and concentrated mind reads this mangala prayer daily, Which has eight stanzas in the morning as soon as the day breaks, He would lead a full life and live with pleasure, wealth and saluting beings, And would get rid of all their sins and on death would reach the land of Vishnu.)

SABARIMALA AYYAPPA

Aashyaama Komalavishaalatanum Vichitra
Vaasovasaanam Arunotpala Daamahastam
Uttungaratnamakutam Kutilaagrakesam
Shaastaaram Ishtavaradam Sharanam Prapadhye

Lord Ayyappan is God. Being born out of Mohini (the female incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and Lord Shiva, he is also known as Bhuthanatha, Dharmasastha, Hariharan, Ayyanar and Manikanta

Open to darshan only during specific seasons in the year, Swami Ayyappa's shrine attracts millions of pilgrims from all over India and is popular in Kerala next only to the Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple. some Puranas and folk songs of Kerala, he was born out of the union of Vishnu and Shiva. The story is that Shiva was captivated by the charming Mohini in which form Vishnu appeared at the time of the churning of the ocean of milk in order to distract the asuras so that the devas could divide the nectar among themselves. Shiva succumbed to the beauty of Mohini and Sasta is believed to have been born out of the union. Thus He is called Hariharaputra — son of Vishnu (Hari) and Shiva (Hara) — and is regarded as the third son of Shiva, the other two being Ganesha and Muruga or Kartikeya.

Ayyappa thus embodies in Himself the qualities of both Shiva and Vishnu. He keeps guard over us, from evil spirits and also endows us with jnana leading to salvation. The purpose of the avatara of Lord Ayyappa was to restore order in the country and to renovate the temple at Sabari Hill

Devotees offer pujas for Lord Ayyappa to get rid of the evils of Shani (shani dosham). They believe that offering 'Til Oil Diya' (Neelanjanam) in Ayyappa Temple on Saturdays enhances the auspicious aspects of 'Shani Dasha' and keeps them away from the 'Doshas' of 'Sade-Sathi'. Devotees avoid non-vegetarian food on Saturdays and pay a visit to the 'Ayyappa Temple' to rededicate their devotion and faith.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayyappan

Sabarimala Sri Dharma Sanstha Temple is the most pious and sacred temple of Kerala.Sabarimala Temple Tour is strenuous and passes through the thick forests of the Sahyadri Mountains. It takes 3 days from the base of the hill to reach the templeA majority of the pilgrims are men who have to observe fast for forty days,The most auspicious day of the Sabarimala Pilgrimage is the Makara Vilakku Day somewhere around January 14th every year. Thousands of pilgrims pay their visit to the Sabarimala Temple to seek the blessings of Lord Ayyappa.


The temple was built by the foster father of Lord Ayyappa, who was the King of a local kingdom in ancient Kerala called 'Pandalam'. In order to reach the lotus feet of 'Lord Ayyappa', the devotees have to climb 18 steps. 18 steps represent the 18 hills which again represent the 18 Vana Devtas (Hill Gods). It is believed that the first 5 steps represent the five 'Senses'. The next 8 Steps represent the 'Ashta Ragas' (eight musical chords). The next 3 steps represent 'Trigunas' ('Satvika', 'Rajasa', & 'Tamasa'). The last 2 steps represent 'Vidya' (intelligence) and 'Avidya' (ignorance).

MORE DETAILS

http://www.saranamayyappa.org/index.asp

http://www.ayyappan-ldc.com/

SRI HARIHARATHMAJASHTAKAM

Sri Hariharathmajashtakam
Kambangudi Kulathu Iyer
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
“'Harivarasanam' was written by Kumbakudi Kulathur Iyer. In 1955, Swami Vimochananad recited this Ashtakam for the first time at Sabarimala.
Harivarasanam is recited just prior to closing of the temple doors at night.
As the final verses are being sung, all the assistant Santhis leave the Sanctum Sanctorum one by one. As the song ends, only the Mel Santhi is inside the Sreekoil. He extinguishes the lamps one by one and closes the doors for the night after the last lamp is extinguished.”
( Above write up is quoted from http://www.saranamayyappa.org/Religious_Links.htm)
Harivarasanam Viswamohanam
Haridadhiswaram Aaradhyapadhukam
Arivimardhanam Nithyanarthanam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa

(Repository of Hari’s boons,
Enchanter of universe,
Essence of Hari’s grace,
He whose holy feet is worshipped,
He who kills enemies of good thought,
He who daily dances the cosmic dance,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.

Saranakirtanam Bakhtamanasam
Bharanalolupam Narthanalasam
Arunabhasuram Bhoothanayakam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam AyyappaHe who likes song of refuge,
(He who is in the mind of devotees,
He who is the great ruler,
He who loves to dance,
He who shines like the rising sun,
He who is king of all beings,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)

Pranayasathyakam Praananayakam
Pranathakalpakam Suprabhanjitham
Pranavamanidram Keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam AyyappaHe whose soul is truth,
(He who is the darling of all souls,
He who created universe,
He who shines with a glittering Halo,
He who is the temple of “OM”,
He who loves songs,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Thuragavahanam Sundarananam
Varagadhayudham Vedavavarnitham
Gurukrupakaram Keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa He who rides a horse,
(He who has a pretty face,
He who has the blessed mace as weapon,
He who bestows grace like a teacher,
He who loves songs,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Tribuvanarchitam Devathathmakam
Trinayanam Prabhum Divyadeshikam
Tridashapoojitham Chinthithapradam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
(He who is worshiped by the three worlds,
He who is the soul of all gods,
He who is the lord of Shiva,
He who is worshipped by devas,
He who is who is worshipped three times a day,
He whose thought is fulfilling,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Bhavabhayapaham Bhavukavaham
Bhuvanamohanam Bhoothibhooshanam
Dhavalavahanam Divyavaranam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam AyyappaHe who destroys fear,
(He who brings prosperity,
He who is enchanter of universe,
He who wears holy ash as ornament,
He who rides a white elephant,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Kalamrudusmitham Sundarananam
Kalabhakomalam Gathramohanam
Kalabhakesari Vajivahanam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
(He who blesses with enchanting smile,
He who has is very pretty,
He who is adorned by sandal paste,
He who has a pretty mien,
He who is a like a lion to the elephants,
He who rides on a tiger,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)
Srithajanapriyam Chinthithapradam
Sruthivibhushanam Sadhujeevanam
Sruthimanoharam Geethalalasam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
(He who is dear to his devotees,
He who fulfills wishes,
He who is praised by Vedas,
He who blesses life of ascetics,
He who is the essence of Vedas,
He who enjoys divine music,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.)