Saturday, August 07, 2010
Sudarshana Ashtakam
Sudarshanaaya Vidmahe
Maha Jwaalaya Deemahi
Thannach Chakrap Prachodhayaad.
Sudarshana Ashtakam
By Vedanta DesikaTranslated By P.R.Ramachander.
Sudarshana is the holy wheel which Lord Vishnu uses as his chief weapon. Sudarshana Chakra is given the status of God by the followers of Ramanujacharya. He being a prime devotee is called the Chakrathazhwar. (Sage of the wheel) and worshipped by Vaishnavas. The prayers he wrote are immensely popular among the devotees of Vishnu.
It is normally recited when there is an illness at home,and fear of evil,Would dispel fear to ghost and Bad dream, to get rid of it.
SUDARSHANA ASTAKAM.
Pratibhatasreni Bhishana, Varagunasthoma Bhushana
Janibhyasthana Taarana, Jagadavasthaana Karana,
Nikhiladushkarma Karsaana, Nigamasaddharma Darsana
Jaya Jaya Sri sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is fearsome to hoards of enemies of devotees
Who is ornament for all blessed actions,
Who helps one to cross sea of samsara,
Who stabilizes the entire universe,
Who cuts off accumulated sins of bad actions,
And who teaches righteous conduct)
Subhajagadrupa Mandana, Suraganathrasa Khandana
Satamakabrahma vandita, Satapatabrahma Nandita ,
Pratitavidvat Sapakshita, Bhajata Ahirbudhnya Lakshita
Jaya jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is the ornament of him who is Lord of universe,
Who removes the fear of all asuras towards devas,
Who is worshipped by Lord Brahma and hosts of others,
Who is worshipped by Sat Pada Brahmana,
Who is on the part of devotees for overcoming contestants,
And who is worshipped by Lord Shiva.)
Sphutata -Dijjaala Pinjara, Pruthutarajwaala Panjara
Parigata Pratnavigraha, Padutaraprajna Durgraha,
Praharana Grama Manditha, Parijana Thraana Panditha
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh,
Sudarshana,Who is surrounded by resplendent light like a halo,
Who is surrounded by forms of Vishnu,
Who is difficult for even great scholars to grasp,
And who helps devotees to cross problems. )
Nijapatapreetha saddgana, Nirupathispeetha Shad Guna
Nigama NirvyuDa Vaibhava, Nijapara Vyuha Vaibhava,
Hari Haya Dweshi Daarana, Hara Pura Plosha Kaarana
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,Victory and Victory to you, oh,
Sudarshana,Who is firmly attached to righteous people,
Who is the natural home for six good assets,
Who took the form with a horse’s neck,
And who was the reason for destruction of the cities by Shiva. )
Dhanuja visthaara Kartana, Janitamisraa Vikartana
Dhanujavidya Nikartana, Bhajatavidya Nivatana,
Amara drushtasva Vikrama, Samara Jushta Bramikrama
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana.
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who destroys the spread of asuras,
Who removes the sorrows of birth, aging and death,
Who wins over the art of war of asuras,
Who removes the false knowledge from his devotees,
Whose valour is praised by devas,And who rotates in various ways in a war.)
Prathimukhaaleeta Bandhura,Pruthumahaheti Danthura
Vikatamaaya Bahishkrutha , Vividhamaalaa Parishkrutha ,
Sthiramahaayantra Tantritha ,Dhruta Daya Tantra Yantrita
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana , Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who appeared with a fast forward gait,And whose gait appeared very pretty,
Who is surrounded by several weapons,And expels the illusions sent by enemy in case of war,
Who decorates himself with several garlands,Who wears mercy and blesses devotees,Whoworship him through tantra and yantras. )
Mahita Sampath Sadhakshara ,Vihitasampath Shatakshara
Shatarachakra Pratisishtita ,Sakala Tattva Prathishtita ,
Vividha Sankalpaka Kalpaka,Vibhudhasankalpa Kalpaka
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana, Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who gives wealth of salvation to those who,Chant your six lettered mantra,
Who gives incomparable wealth to those who,Chant your six lettered mantra,
Who is available in yantra of six corners,
Who is a form in which all knowledge exists,
Who is able to complete all deeds that you take up,
And who is the kalpaka tree fulfilling all wishes. )
Bhuvana Netra Trayeemaya , Savanatejastrayeemaya
Niravadhisvaadhu Chinmaya, Nikhila Sakthe Jaganmaya ,
Amita Viswakriyaamaya,Samitavishvagbhayaamaya
Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana ,Jaya Jaya Sri Sudarsana .
(Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Victory and Victory to you, oh, Sudarshana,
Who is the three Vedas which are the eye of the world,
Who is the form of the three fires of yagas,
Who is the eternal knowledge of true knowledge,
Who is a form of the power of universe,
Who is accomplisher of deeds that you take up,
And who destroys all fears occurring in the world. )
Phala Sruthi
Dwichatushkamidam Prabhoothasaaram patathaam Venkatanayaka Praneetham ,
Vishamepi Manorata: Pradhaavan na Vihanyeta Rataangadhuryagupta : .
This octet which fulfills all desires,Which gives the inner meaning of Lord Sudarshana,Composed by Venkata Natha, if read,Would fulfill desires, remove obstacles,Because of the glorious boon granting powers of the Lord.
SUDARSHANA CHAKRA
This sudarshna chakra that vishnu get from lord siva.Tt is weapon.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudarshana_Chakra
Sri Sudharsana Ashtakam
Thursday, July 01, 2010
NAMA RAMAYANAM

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
Thursday, February 11, 2010
SHIVA RAKSHA STOTRA

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,
Who wrote it , as he was told, as soon as he woke up in the morning.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
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

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.]
Friday, January 29, 2010
SARASVATI SLOKAS

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 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
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
Monday, January 25, 2010
RAMA SLOKAS
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.)
Monday, January 18, 2010
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 .)
Monday, December 07, 2009
Mangalashtakam
Saturday, December 05, 2009
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

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).
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