Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Ramachandraya Mangalam

Ramachandraya Mangalam
(Let there be auspiciousness to Ramachandra)

By

Bhadragiri Ramadas

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Bhadragiri Ramadas was a great Savant belonging to Andhra Pradesh. He built the Bhadrachalam temple of Rama. It seems he used the money of the Nizam to build it. Later he was imprisoned and kept in Golkonda fort of Hyderabad. Rama himself interceded on his behalf, paid the money to Nizam and got the saint released.)

Ramachandraya Janaka Rajaja manoharaya,
Maamaka abheeshta dhaya mahitha Mangalam.
Kosalesaya Manda hasa dasa poshanaaya,
Vasavadhi vinatha sadwaraya Mangalam. 1

Mangalam to Ramachandra, the pretty Lord of daughter of Janaka,
And to him who fulfills all my desires without fail,
Mangalam to the Lord of Kosala, who encourages his devotees with smile,
And who is saluted by Indra and his subjects.

Charu megha roopaya , chandanadhi charchithaya,
BHana kataka Shobhithaya bhoori Mangalam,
Lalitha rathna kundalaya , Thulasi vana malikaya ,
Jala jagataka dehaya Charu Mangalam. 2

Mangalam to him who is like a pretty cloud , who is coated with sandal paste
And he who shines in his bracelet ,
Pretty Mangalam to he who wears pretty gem studded ear studs ,
Who wears a garland of Thulasi,
And the one who has a body like lotus.

Devaki suputhraya , deva devo dathamaya,
Pavana guru varaya, sarva Mangalam,
Pundarikakshaya poorna chandra vadanaya,
Andaja vahanaya , Athulya Mangalam. 3

All mangalams to son of Devaki who is a God of devas,
And who is a great pure teacher,
Invaluable Mangalam to him who has lotus like eyes
Who has moon like face and rides on Garuda.

Vimala roopaya , vividha vedantha Vedhyaya,
Sumukha chitha kamithaa subhaga Mangalam,
Ramadasa mrudula hrudaya vasaya,
Swami Bhadra giri varaya divya Mangalam. 4

Pleasing Mangalam to the pure form who is an expert in Vedas and Vedanthas,
Who likes to see mind of people with pretty face,
Divine Mangalam to he who lives in the soft mind of Ramadasa,
And to the God who lives in Bhadrachalam.

Dwadasa Nama Panjara Stotram

Dwadasa Nama Panjara Stotram
(The prayer of the armour of twelve names)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This is a remarkable Kavacha made up of 12 names of Lord Vishnu along with his 12 weapons.)

Purasthath Keasava pathu , Chakree Jaambu natha prabha,
Paschann Narayana Sankhee Neela jeemootha sannibha. 1

In the east Mai I be protected by Kesava,
Who holds the holy wheel of molten gold,
In the west may I be protected by Narayana,
Who holds the conch and resembles the rich blue cloud.

Indheevara dhala shyamo Madhavo oordhwa gadhadhara,
Govindo, Dakshine parswae thanvee Chandra prabho Mahan. 2

From the top , let me be protected by Madhava ,
Who is of the colour of blue lily and holds a mace,
In the south let me be protected by Govinda,
Who has the cool luster of moon and holds an arrow.

Uthare Hala bruth Vishnu , padma kinjalka sannibha,
Agneyaam Aravindhabho musalee madhusoodhana. 3

In the north let me be protected by Lord Vishnu,
Who is of the colour of lotus filament and holds the plough,
In the south east, let me be protected by killer of Madhu,
Who resembles a lotus and holds a pestle.

Trivikrama gadga pani, niryathyam jwalana prabhaa,
Vayavyam Vamano vajri tharunadhithya deepthimaan. 4

In the south west let me be protected by Trivikrama .
Who holds the sword and shines like fire,
In the North West let me protected by Vamana,
Who holds the thunder bolt and shines like young Sun.

Eesanyaam Pundareekabha Sridhara pattasayudha,
Vidhyuth prabho Hrishikeso hyavachyam disi mudhgari. 5

In the north east let me be protected by Sridhara ,
Of the colour of the lotus and holding a spear,
And from below let me be protected by Hrishikesa,
Who shines like lightning and holding a hammer.

Hrud padme Padmanabho may sahasra arka sama prabha,
SArvayudha sarva Shakthi sarvagna sarvatho mukha. 6

Let Lord Padmanabha , with brilliance of billion suns,
And occupying my heart , With all the weapons ,
With all the powers , with knowledge of everything,
With faces in all directions protect me always.

Indra kopa sangasa pasa hastho aparajitha,
Sa bahaya antharam deham vyapya Damodhara sthitha. 7

Let Damodhara who is inside and outside me,
Having the colour of blue bee ,
Having the nooses in his hands,
And is invincible protect me always.

Yevam sarvathra machidhram nama dwadasa panjaram,
Pravishtoham na may kinchith bhayamasthi kadachana. 8

Bhayam nasthi kadhachana om nama ithi.

Having thus entered the unbreakable cage ,
Of the twelve names which pervades every where,
I am protected always and every where,
And do not feel fear at any time.

No fear at any time.

Krishanashtakam (Vasudeva sutham devam)

Krishanashtakam (Vasudeva sutham devam)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This popular prayer is acribed to Adhi Shankara by some.)

Vasudeva sutham devam,
Kamsa Chanura Mardhanam,
Devaki paramaanandham ,
Krishnam vande Jagat Gurum. 1

I salute the world teacher Krishna,
Who is the son of Vasudeva,
Who killed Kamdsa and Chanura,
And the source of great joy to Devaki.

Athasee pushpa sangasam,
Hara noopura shobhitham,
Rathna kankana keyuram,
Krishnam vande Jagat Gurum. 2

I salute the world teacher Krishna,
Who is surrounded by hemp flowers,
Who shines in necklaces and anklets,
And who wears gem studded bangles and armlets.

Kutilalaka samyuktham ,
Poorna chandra nibhananam,
Vilasad kundala dharam,
Krishnam vande Jagat Gurum. 3

I salute the world teacher Krishna,
Who is with curly locks of hair,
Who resembles the full moon,
And who shines in his ear studs.

Mandhaara gandha samyuktham,
Charu hasam, Chathur bhujam,
Barhi pinnchava choodangam,
Krishnam vande Jagat Gurum. 4

I salute the world teacher Krishna,
Who is with the smell of Mandhara flowers,
Who has a pretty smile and four hands,
And who wears the feather of peacock.

Uthphulla pathra padamaksham,
Neelaji mudha sannibham,
Yadavaanaam siro rathnam,
Krishnam vande Jagat Gurum. 5

I salute the world teacher Krishna,
Who has eyes like fully opened petals of lotus,
Who resembles the rich blue cloud,
And is the greatest gem among Yadavas.

Rukmani keli samyuktham,
Peetambara sushobhitham,
Avaptha thulasi gandham,
Krishnam vande Jagat Gurum. 6

I salute the world teacher Krishna,
Who is with the playuful Rukhmani,
And who shines in yellow silks,
And who has the scent of holy basil.

Gopeenaam Kucha dwanda,
Kunkumankitha vakshasam,
Sri niketham , maheshvasam,
Krishnam vande Jagat Gurum. 7

I salute the world teacher Krishna,
Who is coated with the saffron powder,
From the two breasts of gopis,
And who is the home of Lakshmi and
In whom the great God lives.

Sri Vathsankam mahoraskam,
Vana maala virajitham,
Sankha chakra dharam devam,
Krishnam vande Jagat Gurum. 8

I salute the world teacher Krishna,
Who has Sri Vathsa on his chest,
Who is deorated by forest garland,
And is the God who holds conch and wheel.

Krishnashtakam mitham punyam ,
Prathar uthaya ya padteth,
Kodi janma krutham papam,
Sathyameva vinasyathi. 9

If this blessed octet on Krishna,
Is sung as soon as one wakes up in the morning,
The sins done in billions of births,
Will truely be destroyed.

Sri Krishna Dwadasa Nama stotram

Sri Krishna Dwadasa Nama stotram
(The prayer of twelve names of Lord Krishna)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Srunu thwam munaya sarve Gopalasya Mahathmana,
Ananthasya prameyasya nama dwadasakam sthavam. 1

Please hear oh sages the twelve holy names of
The great Gopala mentioned by Adhi Sesha.

Arjunaya pura Githam Gopalena Mahathmana,
Dwarakayam prarthayathe Yasodascha sannidhou. 2

Arjuna sang these names of great Gopala,
In the city of Dwaraka in front of Yasodha.

Nyasam

Asya Sri Krishna dwadasa nama stotra maha manthrasya , Phalguna rishi ,
Anushtup chanda , Sri Krishna Paramathma Devatha, Om bheejam,
Swahethi Shakthi Sri Gopala Krishna preethyarthe Jape Viniyoga.

For the great chant of twelve names of Sri Krishna , Arjuna is the Rishi,
Meter is Anushtup, God addressed is Sri Krishna Paramathma,
The strength is Swaha and this is being chanted for pleasing,
Sri Gopala Krishna.

Dhyanam

Janubhyam abhidavantham , Bahubhyam adhi Sundaram,
Sakundalalakam Balam , Gopalam Chinthayeth usha.

In the morning I think of the God Gopala,
Who is very striking with his Thighs,
Who is very pretty with his hands ,
And is a boy wearing ear studs.

Manthram

Pradamam thu Harim vidhyath Dwitheeyam Kesavam Thadha,
Tritheeyam Padmanabham cha Chathurtham Vamanam Thadha. 1

The first name is Hari the knowledge, second one is Kesava,
Third one is he who has a lotus on his belly,
And the fourth one is Vamana, the little boy.

Panchamam Veda Garbham cha Sashtamam Madhu soodhanam,
SApthamam Vasudevam cha Varaham cha ashtamam thadha. 2

The fifth is he who has Vedas in his stomach,
Sixth one is he who killed the Asura called Madhu,
The seventh one is the son of Vasudeva,
And the eighth one is Varaha the boar.

Navamam Pundareekaksham , dasamam cha Janardhanam,
Krishnam ekadasa proktham Dwadasam Sreedharam thadha. 3

The ninth is the God with lotus like eyes,
The tenth is God to whom people pray
The eleventh is Krishna, the God who is black,
And twelfth is the God who carries Lakshmi.

Evam dwadasa namani Mayaa prokthani Phalguna,
Kala thratam Padeth yasthu thasya punya phalam srunu. 4

Arjuna told that those who chant these twelve names,
At dawn, noon and dusk , the following good results will occur.

Chandrayana Sahasrasya , kanya dana samasya cha,
Aswamedha sahasrasya , phalam apnodhi manava 5

They will get the result of performing ,
One thousand Chandrayanas*,
Or get the effect of giving a girl in marriage,
Or get the effect of performing one thousand Aswamedhas.

Fast of a particular type observed over a period of one month.

Sri Bhootha natha Sthuthi vimsathi

Sri Bhootha natha Sthuthi vimsathi
(Prayer to Lord Ayyappa with twenty stanzas.)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Shivaputhram , maha thejam , shiva karya durandaram,
Shivapradham , Shivanandam , Bhoothanatham Namamyaham. 1

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas, who is son of Shiva , who has great luster,
Who is engaged in works of Lord Shiva ,
Who is full of Lord Shiva and one who gives joy for Shiva.

Jagat priyam , jagat raksham , jagad Ananda dayakam,
Karunabdhim karma daksham, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 2

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas ,who is darling of the world ,
Who protects the world , who gives joy to the world,
Who is sea of mercy and who is busy with his duties.

Jayadhi Shakthi samsevyam , Kalyana phala dhayakam,
Kalyanam, komalangam , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 3

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is served by Shakthis like Jaya,
Who blesses with good results , who is very good and has pretty form.

Jithendriyam jitha krodham jara marana nasanam,
Jaminyadhi muni dhyeyyam , Bhoothanatham namyaham. 4

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who has control over senses ,
Who has won over his anger and served by sages like Jaimini

Ganadhyaksham Ganapathim Pankajasana poojitham,
Bhavanadhi sura sevyam, Bhoothanatham Namamyaham. 5

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , chief of Ganas , lord of Ganas,
Who is worshipped by Lord Brahma and served by devas like Indra.

Parvathi nandanam Bhaktha vathsalam , Viswa nayakam,
Gunadhyaksham , Guna nidhim, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 6

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas who is the son of Parvathi , Who is dear to his devotees,
Who is the Lord of the universe , who presides over character and treasure of character.

Surarchitham Surer vandhyam , sarva Jnana pradhayakam,
Suradhipam , viswa nadham, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 7

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is worshipped by devas, who is saluted by devas,
Who grants all sort of wisdom , who is the Lord of devas and Lord of the universe.

Hariharathmajam devam saraschandra nibhananam,
Sanakhadhi muner vandhyam , Bhootanatham namamyaham. 8

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas ,who is son of Shiva and Vishnu,
Who resembles the autumn full moon and is saluted by sages like Sanaka.

Narayana sutham devam , gunaa guna niroopakam,
Janma heenam , jithamoham, Bhoothanatham namayaham. 9

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is son of Lord Narayana,
Who differentiated between bad and the good ,
Who does not have birth and who has won over desires.

Danushbanam daradhyaksham Chinmayam , Vishnu nandanam,
Janardana sutham devam, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 10

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who is like an arrow in a bow,
Who presides over a cave, who is divine,
Who is dear to Vishnu and son of Janardhana.

Dharmagnam Dharma niratham Bhaktha papa vinasanam,
Yogeeswara,, Yoga nidhim, Bhoothanatham namamyaham 11

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who is bound by Dharma ,
Who follows Dharma , who destroys sins of devotees,
Who is the God of Yogis and is the treasure of Yoga.

Mahonnatham Mahakayam, dhanu Sasthra parayanam,
Mruthpoojyam Maha devam , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 12

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who is the greatest, Who has a big form,
Who is an expert in the science of bow and arrow,
Who is worshipped by the dead and who is the great God.

Neelambaram neelanibham mohanam moksha dayakam ,
Rathna prabham Rema Puthram , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 13

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas ,who wears blue silk who looks blue,
Who is pretty , Who grants salvation,
Who shines like gems and who is the son of Parvathi.

Ramantham , Renuka sevyam Remaya parithoshitham,
Vanavasam, vanadhyaksham, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 14

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who attracts , who is served by Renuka,
Who gratifies Parvathi , who lives in forest and is the Lord of the forest.

Bhashakam , Bhashya sasthragnam , neethi palam, niradhipam,
Marthandam , Manju kesam , Sri Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 15

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is expert in languages,
Who is an expert in interpretation, who maintains justice,
Who refused to be a king ,Who is like Sun God and who has pretty hair.

Kailasa vasa varadam , Saranagatha palakam,
Sundaram. Sumukham, vandhyam , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 16

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who lives in Kailasa and blesses
Who looks after those who seek his protection,
Who is pretty , good natured and fit to be saluted.

Adhithya roopam Aaphagnam , Sathya dharma parayanam,
Devadhi devam Daivagnam , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 17

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who has the form of the Sun God ,
Who stays by the river , Who follows truth and Dharma
Who is God of Gods and Who can find all faults.

Yuvarajam Yogi varyam , Dhanavaanaam vinasanam,
Guha vasam , guruvaram , Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 18

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , who is the crown prince,
Who is a great yogi , Who destroyed asuras,
Who lives in a cave and who is a great teacher.

Garudadhri vasam Gambheeram Vandaneeyam Vadhanyakam,
Bala nethra sutham devam, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 19

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who lives on Garuda mountain,
Who has a great looks , who is being saluted by people fit to be saluted
And who is the son of the eyes of Goddess Parvathi.

Ganesa poojyam bhoodesam , Lakshmi vandhyam vara priyam,
Vithesa vipinaa vasam, Bhoothanatham namamyaham. 20

I salute the Lord of Bhoothas , Who is worshipped by Ganesa,
Who is the God of Bhoothas, Who is worshipped by Lakshmi,
Who is liked by the chosen ones and who lives in the forest of Khubera.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Narasimha dwadasa Nama stotram

Narasimha dwadasa Nama stotram
(Twelve names of Narasimha)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

Pradhamam thu Mahaa jwalo , dwitheeyam thu ugra kesari,
Thritheeyam Vajra damshtro , Chathurthothu Visaradha. 1

Firstly great flame , secondly the angry lion,
Thirdly one with diamond like teeth ,
Fourthly the great expert.

Panchamam Narasimhascha , Sashta Kasyapa mardhana,
Sapthamo yathu hantha cha , ashtamo Deva vallabho. 2

Fifthly the Man-lion, Sixthly the killer of Kasyapa’s son,
Seventhly Killer of Asuras and eighthly the Lord of devas.

Nava Prahaladha Varadho , dasamo Anantha hasthaka,
Ekadaso Maha Rudro, Dwadaso Tharunasthadha. 3

Ninthly The one who blessed Prahlada, tenthly the one with endless hands,
Eleventh the great God who is angry and twelfth the one helps at right time.

Dwadasani namani Nrusimhasya Mahathmana,
Manthra raja ithi jnatham , Sarva papa vinasanam, 4

These twelve names of the great God Narasimha,
Is called the king of chants and destroys all sins.

Kshaya apasmara kushtadhi , thapa jwara nivaranam,
Raja dware , Maha Gore sangrame cha Jalandhare 5

Giri gahara aaranye Vyagra chora maya dish,
Ranecha marane chaiva samatham paramam Shubham. 6

This cures Tuberculosis, epilepsy , leprosy and Typhoid,
And is helpful in gate of the king, I horrible wars and inside water.

It helps in mountains and forests populate by tigers and robbers,
And in war and death it helps to get out safely and later attain salvation.

Satham aavarthayeth yasthu muchyathe Vyadhi bhandanath,
Aavarthayantha sahasram thu labhathe Vanchitham phalam. 7

Repeating hundred times would help you get out of diseases and imprisonment,
And repeating it one thousand times would help you get what you want.

Sri Dharma Shastru Asraya Dasakam

Sri Dharma Shastru Asraya Dasakam
(The ten verses of dependence on Dharma Sastha)

Translated by
P.R.Ramachander

(This rare stotra has been taken from the blog
http://pallassanas.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!15BB524DBFF8FF24!370.entry
. There it is given in Malayalam script.)

Surasuradhitha Divya padukam,
Characharantha sthitha Bhoota nayakam,
Virajamana nanamadhi desikam,
Varabhayalankrutha panimasraye. 1

I seek protection with the hand that protects and blesses,
Of the God whose divine feet is worshipped by devas and asuras,
Of the leader of all beings who is in moving and non moving things,
Of the teacher who shines in his divine powers.

Varasanastham . mani kanta mujwalam,
Karambhujo patha vibhoothi bhooshanam,
Smarayuthakara mudhara vigraham,
Smarami SAstharam anadha rakshakam. 2

I meditate on Sastha who protects the orphans,
Who sits on the blessed seat , who shines with a gem on his neck,
Who shines with the sacred ash on his lotus like arms,
And who is the generous one who can arm himself just by thought.

Smaradhi Sangeetha rasanuvarthanam,
Swaraja kolahala divya keerthanm,
Dhara dharendropari nithya narthanam,
Kiratha moorthim kalaye mahaddhanam. 3

I meditate on the sweet meaning of music,
Who is the divine music singing about himself,
Who dances much above the earth,
Who is the hunter and the sweet divine treasure.

Niramayananda dhaya payonnidhim,
Parathparam pavana bhaktha sevadhim,
Radhi vichedhana vaidyuthakruthim,
Hareesa bhagyathmaja masrayamyaham. 4

I seek protection by the lucky son of Vishnu and Shiva,
Who is the spotless nectar like wealth of mercy,
Who is divine and saves his true devotees,
Who is like a streak of lightning which is pleasing.

Hareendra mathanga Thurangamasanam,
Harendra bhasmasana sankarathmakam,
Kireeta harangadha kankanojwalam,
Purathanam bhoothapathim bhajamyaham. 5

I sing about the ancient Lord of Bhoothas,
Who sits on a horse in the hill in the forest,
Who is with Vishnu , Indra and Lord Shiva,
And wears a shining crown and a necklace made of gold.

Varapradham viswa vaseekruthyakrutheem,
Sura pradhanam , SAbari gireeswaram,
Uruprabham , koti divakara prabham,
Gurum bhajeham kula daivatham Sadaa. 6

I worship my clan deity who is my teacher,
Who gives boons, who has a very attractive form,
Who is the chief of devas, Who is the lord of Sabari mountain,
Who is greatly shining , and shining like billions of suns.

AAranya sardhoola mrugadhi modhakam,
Aaranya varnam , jadaeka nayakam,
Tharunya samath nilayam sanathanam,
Karunya moorthim , kalaye divanisam. 7

I salute day and night the picture of mercy,
Who is liked by forest tigers and other animals,
Who is of the colour of forest, The only lord of the world.
Who is the seat of the wealth of youth and beginning less.

Durantha thapa thraya papa mochakam,
Nirantharananda gathi pradhayakam,
Param thapam pandyanyapala balakam,
Chiranthanam bhoothapathim thamasraye. 8

I surrender to the Lord of Bhoothas, who is above thought,
Who frees you from three types of sufferings, sin and calamities,
Who grants you the state of permanent joy,
Who is divine, who meditates and is the son of Pandya king.

Varishtameesam Sabarari gireswaro,
Varishtam ishta padam , ishta daivatham,
Arishta dush graham santhidham,
Garishta mashta pada vethram aashraye. 9

I surrender to the heavy cane bearing God,
Who is greatest and the Lord of Sabari mountain,
Who is occupies the most desired position,
Who is the most liked God , and
Calms down Asuras and effect of badly positioned bad planets.

Saroja sankhadhi gadhaa virajitham,
Karambhujaaneka maho jwalayudham,
Sirastha malyam Shikhi pincha sekharam,
Purasthitham Bhoothapathim Samasraye. 10

I surrender to him who is in a town and a lord of Bhoothas,
Who shines along with the lotus , conch and the mace,
Who has several shining weapons in his lotus like hands,
And who wears a garland and peacock feather in his head.

Sri Dharma sasthru Aasraya dwadasam

Sri Dharma sasthru Aasraya dwadasam
(The twelve verses of dependence on Sastha)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

This great rare stotra was taken from the blog http://pallassanas.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!15BB524DBFF8FF24!370.entry
There this stotra is given in Malayalam script.)

Parama pavanam , viswa vishrutham,
Vara gana pradham , bhaktha palakam
Giri guha priyam , nithya nirmalam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 1

I depend on the son of the Lord, who destroyed three cities,
Who is very pure, who is famous through out the world,
Who is friend of Subrahmanya of mountains,
And who is pure every day.

Aruna basuram , mohanambaram,
Duritha nasanam , Kama dhayakam,
Suguna pooritham , Shakthi sevitham,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 2

I depend on the son of the Lord, who destroyed three cities,
Who shines like rising sun, who has a pretty body,
Who destroys suffering, who fulfills desires,
Who is full of good things, who is served by the weapon Shakthi.

Natha jana priyam , dheena rakshakm,
Pathitha pavanam , Dharma tharakamm
Madana Sundraram , Keerthana priyam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 3

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed the three cities,
Who loves his devotees, who takes care of the down trodden,
Who purifies the sinners, who is the star of Dharma,
Who is a as pretty as the love God and who likes music.

Kari varasanam , gowravapaham,
Arivimardhanam , sishta palakam,
Vijaya Bhasuram , papa nasanam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 4

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed three cities,
Who sits on an elephant , who is very serious,
Who kills his enemies, who takes care of good people,
Who shines because of victory and the one who destroys sins.

Hari thanoobhavam , Grama palakam,
Hari hara priyam, Raja sevitham,
Arikulanthakam,Narthana priyam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 5

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed three cities,
Who was born out of the body of Lord Vishnu,
Who takes care of villages, who is dear to Vishnu and Shiva,
Who is served by the king , who kills the clans of his enemies,
And who likes the art of dancing.

Giri thala sthitham . rathna kandharam,
Gireesa laalitham , Mangalananam,
Srithanya rakshakam, sathya palakam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 6

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed three cities,
Who lives on a mountain, who wears a gem necklace,
Who is looked after by Shiva , Who does good acts
Who looks after those who surrender to him and Who looks after truth.


Mani gananjitham , Mohinee sutham,
Grini ganavrutham , Bhootha vanditham,
Bhuvana palakam , Bhootha nayakam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 7

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed three cities,
Who wears a stone , Who is the son of Mohini,
Who is surrounded by shining followers, who is saluted by Bhoothas,
Who looks after earth and who is the Lord of Bhoothas.

Tharuna mohanam , kundalanjitham ,
Vara gireeswaram , makuta manditham,
Kamala Bhooshanam, Bhasurananam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 8

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed three cities,
Who is a pretty youth , Who wears ear studs,
Who blesses from the mountain, Who wears a crown,
Who ornaments himself with a lotus and Who shines like Sun.

Anala kanthijam , Veera narthatham,
Muni ganarchitham , Suprabhapathim,
Bhuvana Mohanam , puthra dhayagam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 9

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed three cities,
Who shines like fire , Who dances valorously,
Who is worshipped by sages, Who has a great luster,
Who is prettiest in the world and who blesses devotees with a son.

Droohina vathsalam, vethra dharakam,
Kanaka bhooshitham , kanana priyam,
Bhuvana vanditham , Pandya sevakam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 10

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed three cities,
Who likes a lake, Who carries a stick,
Who wears Gold , Who likes forests ,
Who is saluted by the world , Who is served by Pandyas.

Vimala Veekshanam , Vipra vandhitham,
Kusuma pooritham , vasavasritham,
Amaralokagam , sathyaka priyam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 11

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed three cities,
Who has a clear look , Who is saluted by Brahmins,
Who is filled with flowers, Who is depended on by Indra,
Who belongs to land of Devas and who loves truthful ones.

Bhava vimochanam , Jnana dhayakam,
Bhava hithe ratham , Deva poojitham,
Muni nishevitham , santhi dhayakam,
Pura harathmajam devamasraye. 12

I depend on the son of the Lord who destroyed three cities,
Who frees us from birth , Who grants us wisdom ,
Who does good to those born , who is worshipped by devas,
Who is served by sages and Who grants peace.

Shanmukha shodasam

Shanmukha shodasam
(The 12 stanza prayer to Lord Subrahmanya)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander


Bhava thapa vimochana Thath parane,
Mama manasa kamitha dayakane,
Shiva sambhava bhaktha jana priyane,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 1

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who is interested in freeing us from the sorrow of birth,
Who gives all that our mind wishes,
Who is the son of Shiva and loves his devotees.

Pramdhathipa nandana , dheera mathe,
Satha chandra samanana bhaya nidhe,
Sura sanchya vairi kulanthakane,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 2

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who is the son of the chief of Pramadhas, who is bold,
Who is the treasure equal to one hundred moons,
And who is the destroyer of collected enemies of devas.

Sakaladhi vinasa kovidhane,
Sanakhadhi maha muni sevithane,
Pazhani giri vasa sushobithane,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 3

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who is an expert in removing all sorrows,
Who is being served by sages like Sanaka,
And who shines living on the Pazhani Mountain.

Shikhi vahana rathna vibhooshithane,
Shubha dayaka bhaktha janarchithane,
Saranasraya papa vimochanane,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 4

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who rides on a peacock and decorates himself with gems,
Who is worshipped by devotees and grants them good things,
Who removes the sins of those surrendering to him.

Gana nayaka sodhara Sri Guhane,
Sugunathmaka nithya niramayane,
Sura bhandawa mangala dhayakane,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 5

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who is Guha the brother of Lord Ganesa,
Who is permanently good and is free of all ills,
And who is the friend of devas doing good things to them.

Kali dosha vinasa , nirmalane,
Puli vahana sodhara , vel Muruga,
Sura sanchaya sevitha , punyamathe,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 6

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who is the pure one who destroys the ills of Kali,
Who is brother of Sastha and Subrahmanya with Vel,
And who is served by all devas and has a blessed brain.

Madhananthaka nandhana , chinmyane,
Kadanapaha , bandhoora, visruthane,
Sukruthathmaka , pankaja lochanane,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 7

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who is the son of killer of God of love and is full of divinity,
Who is famous as the warrior of undulating land ,
And who is dear to his friends and having a lotus like eyes.

Gananeeya charithra pavithra mathe,
Gana nayaka Manmatha sannibhane,
Rana lola , valari supoojithane,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 8

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who has a marked story and has pure thoughts,
Who is the chief of Ganas and looks like God of love,
Who is interested in war and is worshipped by peacock.

Rajaneesa kaladhara nandanane,
Kamalasana sevitha viswa pathe,
Sakalasraya bhaktha manovasathe,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 9

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who is the one who protects sun and moon,
Who is the Lord of the world served by Brahma,
And who lives in the mind of his devotees who depend on him.

Akhileswara, padma vilochanane,
Nikhilamaya nasana, Thathwamathe,
Sukhadayaka, Chinmaya charuruche,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 10

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who is the God of all , who has lotus like eyes,
Who destroys ills of the world , Who is essence of philosophy,
Who grants pleasure and has a very divine pretty form.

Vara dhayaka thathpara sreshtamathe,
Suranayaka Mangala vigrahane,
Karunakara Narada sevithane,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 11

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Who gives boons, who has great intelligence,
Who is the leader of devas, Who has a form that does good,
Who is merciful and is served by Narada.

Jaya deva dhayapara , sathgunane,
Jaya bhakthaparayana , Chinmayane,
Jaya pankaja sambhava poojithane,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 12

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Victory to God with mercy and to one who is good,
Victory to the one who looks after devotees and is fully divine,
And victory to him who is worshipped by Brahma.

Jaya bhaktha janagruha dhana mathe,
Jaya dhoorjati nandana shuddha mathe,
Jaya shathru vinasana sathyamathe,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 13

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Victory to him who blesses his devotees and is charitable,
Victory to son of Goddess Parvathi and is pure,
And victory to the killer of enemies who is the truth.

Jaya kukkuda kethana Veera , namo,
Jaya muppura vairi thanuja nama,
Jaya deena krupakara deva nama,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 14

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Victory to the hero with flag with cock, salutations,
Victory to the son of enemy of three cities, salutations,
Victory to the merciful to those who suffer, salutations.

Jaya thunga jada dhara puthra namo,
Jaya nirmala vishrutha deva nama,
Jaya kanmasha nasana dheera nama,
Paripahi parath para Shanmukha maam. 15

Please protect us, oh the most divine Shanmukha,
Victory to the son of God, who has lion like matted hair, salutations
Victory is God famous to purity, salutations,
Victory to the courageous destroyer of dirt of mind , salutations

Ajitham Jayadham varadham shubhadham,
Yathi sevya manohara shad vadanam,
Sura dhanava sevitha punyamathim,
Kalayami parathpara meesa sutham. 16

I sing about the son of the greatly divine God,
Who cannot be won, Who always wins , who blesses, who does good,
Whose six pretty faces are served by great sages,
Who is the pure one served by devas and asuras.

Sarasvathyashtakam III

Sarasvathyashtakam III
(The octet on Saraswathi)

(Saraswathi is the God of learning. This prayer is addressed to her)

Amala Viswa vandhya saa kamala kara malini,
Vimalabra nibha vovyath kamalaya saravathi. 1

She who is pure, She who is saluted by the world,
She who is free from blemish and holding a lotus,
She who is of the colour of a clear crystal,
She who is the indestructible Saraswathi of the lotus.

Varna samasthnga roopaa, yaa swarna rathna vibhooshithaa,
Nirnaya, bharathi, svetha varna, vovyath Saraswathi. 2

She who has form of coloured limbs,
She who decorates herself with gold and jewels,
She who determines, she who is Bharathi,
She who is white and she who is indestructible Saraswathi.

Varadhabhaya rudaraksha vara pusthaka dharini,
Sarasa saa sarojaththa, sara vovyath Saraswathi. 3

She who has in her hands Rudraksha , book,
And shows symbols of blessing , protection and boons,
She who lives on a lotus in the pond,
She who is the essence and she who is indestructible Saraswathi.

Sundari sumukhi padma mandira madhraa cha
Saakunda bhasa , sada vovyath vandhithaa ya Saraswathi. 4

She who is pretty , She who has a blessed face , She who lives in lotus,
She who is sweet, She who smiles with her jasmine like teeth .
She who is always saluted by indestructible God and Saraswathi.

Rudhraksha lipitha Kumbha mudhradrutha karambhuja,
Bhadrartha dhayinisavyath bhadrabjakshi Saraswathi. 5

She who holds Rudraksha beads , pot , Written book and lotus,
She who gives blessed wealth , she who has a lotus like divine eye, Saraswathi.

Raktha , kouseya rathnadyaa , vyaktha bhashana bhooshana,
Bhaktha hrud padma samstha, saa shaktha vovyath Saraswathi. 6

She who wears blood colour silk and gems ,
She who wears clear talking as ornament,
She who lives in the lotus of the mind of her devotees,
She who is powerful and indestructible Saraswathi.

Chathurmukhasya Jayyaa yaa Chathur Veda swaroopini,
Chathur bhuja cha saa vyovyath chatur varga Saraswathi. 7

She who is the consort of Brahma ,
She who is the form of four Vedas,
She who is having four hands ,
She who is the indestructible Saraswathi to the four castes.

Sarva loka prapoojya ya parva chandra nibhananaa,
Sarva jihwagra samstha saa sada vovyath Saraswathi. 8

She who is worshipped by all the worlds ,
She who resembles the full moon,
She who is on the toungues of all,
She who is the indestructible Saraswathi.

Saraswathyashtakam nithyam sukruthprathar bhajen nara,
Agnair vimuchyathe soyam pragnair ishtascha labhyathe. 9

He who sings this octet of Saraswathi daily morning,
Would get rid of ignorance and would be liked by wise people.

Daivame Kathu kolga

Daivame Kathu kolga

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This is a powerful prayer written in Malayalam. The prayer does not mention or refer to any one God. It could easily be used as a universal prayer by any human being, belonging to any religion.)

Daivame kollga angu kaividathingu gnangale,
Navikan nee Bhavabdhi korarivan thoni Nin padam. 1

God please protect us, without leaving our hand,
You are pilot in this sea of birth, and your feet is the boat.

Onnu onnai yenni thottennum porul odungiyal,
Ninnidum drukku pol ullum ninnilaspandamavanam 2

When the counting which starts one by one comes to an end,
The mind also would stop and merge in to you.

Anna vasthradhi muttadhe thannu rakshichu jnangale,
Danyarakkunna nee onnu thane jnagaljkku Thampuran. 3

You who give us food and close without stop,
And made us blessed are the only Lord to us.

Aazhiyum thirayum kaththu mazhavum pole jnangale ,
Mayayum Nin mahimayum neeuim yen ullil aaganam. 4

Like the sea , its tides , wind and depths , you should,
Become inside us along with illusion and your power.

Neeyallo srushtiiyum srushtavayathum srushti jalavum,
Neeyallo daivame srushtikkulla samagriyayathum. 5

You are the created , the creator and the magic of creation,
Oh God are you not the one who became raw material for creation.

Neeyallo mayayaum mayaviyum maya vinodhavum,
Neeyallo mayaye neeki sayujam nalgum aaryanum. 6

You are the illusion , the magician and the magical sport,
And are you not the one who removes illusion and grants salvation.

Nee sathyam jnanam aanandam nee thane varthamanavum,
Bhoothavum, bhaviyum vere ellothum mozhiyum orkkugil nee. 7

You are the truth , wisdom and you,
You are the present , past and future,
And you are all the languages we know.

Akavum , puravum thingum mahimavarnna nin padam,
Pugazhthunnu jangal ange , Bhagavane jayikkuga. 8

You are the thing that fills all insides and outsides,
And we praise you , Oh God , victory to you.

Jayikkuga Mahadeva , deenavana Parayana,
Jayikkuga chidananda , Dhaya sindho jayikkuga. 9

Victory to the great God , The protector of the forest of the oppressed,
Victory to the divine God , Victory to the sea of mercy.

Aazhamerum nin mahassam aazhiyil jnangal aagave,
Aazhanam, vazhanam, nithyam vazhanam vazhanam sukham. 10

In the very deep ocean of your divine greatness, we ourselves,
Should sink, should live , and should live daily, live happily.

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This is a Bhajan written in Hindi. These are normally used for mass singing and prayer. The first stanza is called “Ram Dhun” and was very dear to Mahatma Gandhi)

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram
Eeshwar Allah Tero Naam
Sab Ko Sanmati De Bhagwan 1

The King Rama who is the Raghava, the Lord of Raghu,
He is the Sita Ram, who makes the sinner pure,
Easwara and Allaha are his names,
And let him give good thoughts to every one.

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram 2

The King Rama who is the Raghava, the Lord of Raghu,
He is the Sita Ram, who makes the sinner pure,

Jal Mein Ram Thal Mein Ram
Sare Jag Mein Tu Hi Ram
Ram Ram Ram Ram
Prem Se Bolo Jai Siya Ram 3

Ram is in water, Ram is in the shore,
Ram is everywhere and so you are Ram,
Ram , Ram, Ram, Ram,
Tell with love, Ram, Sitha Ram.

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram

The King Rama who is the Raghava, the Lord of Raghu,
He is the Sita Ram, who makes the sinner pure,

Kaushalya Ke Pyare Ram
Dashrath Raj Dulare Ram
Ram Ram Ram Ram
Prem Se Bolo Jai Siya Ram 4

Ram who is darling of Kausalya,
Ram who is the pet of king Dasaratha,
Ram , Ram, Ram, Ram,
Tell with love , Ram, Sitha Ram.

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram 5

The King Rama who is the Raghava , the Lord of Raghu,
He is the Sita Ram who makes the sinner pure,

Jag Mein So Sundar Naam
Sita Ram Jai Jai Shri Hanuman 6

It is the most pretty name of the world,
Sita Ram, Victory to Hanuman

Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram
Pati Tapavan Sita Ram 7

The King Rama who is the Raghava , the Lord of Raghu,
He is the Sita Ram, who makes the sinner pure,

Athma nivasi Rama

Athma nivasi Rama
(Rama who lives in the soul)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This prayer is a bhajan (group song) written in Hindi praising Lord Rama. Normally the first one or two lines are sung by the leader of the Bhajana, and the refrain is sung by all the people who are there in the group.)

Atmanivasee Rama, Atmanivasee Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama 1

Rama who lives in the soul, Rama who lives in the soul,
Victory and Victory to Rama, son of Dasaratha,
The soul of Sita.

Ayodhyavasee Rama, Ayodhyavasee Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama 2

Rama who lives in Ayodhya , Rama who lives in Ayodhya,.
Victory and Victory to Rama, the son of Dasaratha,
The soul of Sita.

Aranyavasee Rama, Aranyavasee Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama 3

Rama who lives in forest, Rama who lives in forest,
Victory and Victory to Rama, son of Dasaratha,
The soul of Sita.

Ahalya uddharaka Rama,Ahalya uddharaka Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama 4

Rama who made Ahalya arise , Rama who arose Ahalya,
Victory and Victory to Rama, son of Dasaratha,
The soul of Sita.

Dashamukhamardana Rama ,Dashamukhamardana Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama 5

Rama who killed ten faced Ravana, Rama who killed ten faced Ravana,
Victory and Victory to Rama, son of Dasaratha,
The soul of Sita.

Bhaktavasala Rama, Bhaktavatsala Rama
Dasharathanandana Rama jaya jaya,
Janakijeevana Rama 6

Rama who likes his devotees, Rama who likes his devotees,
Victory and Victory to Rama, son of Dasaratha,
The soul of Sita.


Ayodhya Vasi Ram, Ram Ram Dasharatha Nandana Ram
Pateetha Pavana Janaki Jeevana Seeta Mohana Ram
Ayodhya Vasi Ram, Ram Ram Dasharatha Nandana Ram
Pateetha Pavana Janaki Jeevana Seeta Mohana Ram 7
Rama who lived n Ayodhya, Rama, Rama
Rama , the son of Dasaratha, Rama, Rama,
The purifier of the sinners, the soul of Sita, He who makes Sita pretty , Rama,
Rama who lived n Ayodhya, Rama, Rama
Rama , the son of Dasaratha, Rama, Rama,
The purifier of the sinners, the soul of Sita, He who makes Sita pretty , Rama,


Prema mudita mana se kaho
Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram 8

Tell with mind full of love,
Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama,
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama



Papa kate dukha mite, leta Rama nam
Bhava sumudra sukhada nava, eka Rama nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram 9

The cutter of sins , the cure of sorrow is the name of Rama,
The boat in the sea of misery , one name of Rama,
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama

Parama Shanti Sukha nidhana,
Divya Rama nam.
Niradhara ko adhara, eka Rama nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram 10

The great source of peace of happiness,
Is the divine name of Rama,
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama


Parama gopya parama ishta,
Mantra Rama nam
Santa hridaya sada basata
Eka Rama nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram 11

Very secret and very dear ,
Chant is the name of Rama,
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama


Mahadeva satata japata
Divya Rama nam
Kashi marata mukti karata
Kahata Rama Rama nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram 12

Always chanted by Lord Shiva,
Is the divine name of Rama,
In Benares when dying for salvation,
He says the name of Rama, Rama,
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama

Maata Pita Bandhu Sakha, Sabihi Rama Nam.
Bhakta Janana Jeevna Nandana
Eka Rama Nam.
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram
Shree Rama Rama Ram, Shree Rama Rama Ram 13

Mother, father, relative and friend are all name of Rama,
The garden of happiness to the devotees,
Is one name of Rama,
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama
Sri Rama, Rama, Rama, Sri Rama, Rama, Rama

Jai Ganesa, Jai Ganesa deva

Jai Ganesa, Jai Ganesa deva

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(This is a soulful prayer on Ganesa in Hindi, in the normal lines of Aarathi. But since Ganesa is not a very popular God in places north of Maharashtra, it appears as if it is written there or in the northern Karnataka where Hindi and Ganesa are popular)

Jal Ganesha, Jal Ganesha, Jal Ganesha Devaa
Matha Jaaki, Parvati Pita Mahadeva,
Ladduvan Ka Bhog lage ,Sant Karen Seva
Ek Dant Dayavant Chaar Bhujaa Dhaari, Jai Ganesh 1

Victory to Ganesha , Victory to Ganesha, Victory to God Ganesa
Whose mother is Parvathi and whose father is Lord Shiva,
The saints do your worship by offering you Laddus,
Oh merciful God with one tusk and four hands,

Maathe Sindoor Shoye Muse Ki Savaaree,
Haar Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur Chadhe Mevaa,
Andhen Ko Aankh Det Khodeen Ko Khaaya,
Baanjhan Ko Putra Det Nirdhan Ko Maaya, Jai Ganesh 2

Who has put a sindhoor and rides on a mouse,
I offer him garlands, I offer him flowers, and I offer him milk sweets
Who gives eye to the blind and health to the lepers,
Who gives child to the barren , and wealth to the poor.



Deenan Kee Laaj Raakh Shambhu Sutwaaree
Kamna ko pure karo Jag Bal hari
Jal Ganesha, Jal Ganesha, Jal Ganesha Devaa 3

The Son of Shambu , please take care of this poor man,
Fulfill his wants , Oh God who does good to the world.
Victory to Ganesha , Victory to Ganesha, Victory to God Ganesa


Tan Man sab tera, sab kuchh hai tera,
Tera tujhko arpan, kyaa laagey mera. Om Jay......
Jal Ganesha, Jal Ganesha, Jal Ganesha Devaa 4

My body and mind are yours and all that is known is yours,
I completely give myself to you, and there is nothing that is mine
Victory to Ganesha , Victory to Ganesha, Victory to God Ganesa