Saraswathi Bhujanga prayata stotram
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Here is a rarely available prayer addressed to Goddess Saraswathi. It is written in the bhujanga prayatha(movement of snake) style. Adhi Shankara has written many stotras in this style. So people attribute the authorship of this prayer also to him .But this is not listed in the complete works of Adhishankara, nor is there any reference to it in the web.)
Sada bhavayeham prasadena yasyaa,
Pumamso jadaa santhi lokaika nadhe,
Sudha pura nishyanthi vagreethayaswam,
Sarojaasana prana nadhe hrudhyanthe. 1
I meditate on her who sits on the lotus,
Who is the goddess of the worlds,
Through whose blessings even idiots,
Become capable of words dripping with nectar.
Vishudharka shibhaa valarksham viraja,
JJjada mandalasaktha sheethamsu ganda,
Bhajamyardha dosha karodhyal lalatam,
Vapusthe samastheswari Sri Krupabdhe. 2
I sing about you ,who is a goddess of all,
And an ocean of mercy, who has the greatness,
Of the pure luster of the shining sun,
Who wears the crescent on her hair,
And who has forehead like the cool moon’s crescent.
Mrudhu brullatha nirjithananga chapam,
Dhyuthi dwastha neelaravindayathaksham,
SArad padma kinjalka sanghasanasam,
Maha moukthika darsa rajath kapaalaam. 3
I pray that Goddess whose eyelids defeat ,
The bow of the great God of love,
Whose long eyes defeat the beauty of blue lotus,
Whose nose is like inner bud of the lotus flower of the spring,
And whose cheeks are white as pearls and shine like a mirror.
Pravalabhi ramadharam charu mandha-,
Smitha bhavi nibarsithendhu prakasam,
Sphunan mallika kudmalollasi dantham,
Galabhaavi nirdhootha sankhabhi ramyam. 4
I pray that Goddess whose lips are like pearls,
Who showers her smile which is similar to moon light,
Whose teeth has the luster of jasmine buds,
And whose necks are prettier than conch.
Varanchabhayam pusthakancha akshamalaam,
Dhadhadbhi chathubhi karai rambhujabhai,
Sahasraksha kumbheendra kumbhopamana,
Sthana dwandhwa mukthaghatabhyam vinamram. 5
I pray that Goddess who shows the sign of boon and blessing,
By her two hands, Carries in her two hands. which are similar to the lotus
A book and a chain of prayer beads,
Who has thousand eyes and has two breasts,
Which can be compared to the head of the divine elephant , Iravatha.
Sphuradroma raji prabha poora dhoori,
Krutha shyama chakshu srava kanthi bharaaram,
Gabheera tri rekha virajath pichanda,
Dhyuthi dwatha bodhi dhruma snigdha shobham. 6
I pray the splendour of the navel of the great Goddess ,
Whose hair pattern beats the shine of the serpent,
Whose prettiness of the shining stomach with its triple hair pattern,
Is much more prettier than the beautiful leaf of a banyan tree,
Lasad sookshma shuklambarodhynithambham,
Maha kaadala sthambha thulyoorru kaandam,
Suvrutha prakaamaabhiramoru parva,
Prabhaa nindhithaananga samudhgakaabham. 7
I sing about that divine form of the Goddess,
Whose hips are covered by a white silk,
Whose pretty and well formed knees ,
Mark victory over the love treasures of the love God,
And who shines with her thighs which are similar to banana pseudo stem.
Upasanga sangaasa jangam padagra-,
Prabha bharsidothunga korma prabhavam,
Paadombhoja sabhavitha soka salam,
Sphurad chandrika kudmalo dhyunna khaabham. 8
I salute that divine form of the goddess,
Who has calves in the shape of a quiver,
Whose upper feet resembles the shell of a tortoise,
And whose feet blessed the Asoka tree by a kick.
Namasthe maha devi , Hey Varna roope,
Namasthe Maha devi , Geervana vandhye,
Namasthe maha padma kandhara vase,
Samasthaam cha vidhyam pradehi , pradehi. 9
Salutations great goddess, oh goddess who is colured,
Salutations to great goddess, who is being worshipped by devas,
Salutations to the Goddess who lives in the cavity of lotus flower,
Bless me , bless me with all the known knowledge.
Nama padmabhoo vakthra padmadhi vase,
Nama padmanethrathibhi sevyamane,
Nama padma kinchalka sangasa varne,
Nama padma pathrabhiramakshi. 10
Salutations to you who lives in the lotus face of Brahma,
Salutations to you who is worshipped by Vishnu with lotus eye,
Salutations to you who is the colour of fully opened lotus,
Salutations to you who has ever pretty lotus like eyes.
Palaasaprasoonopamam charu thundam,
Valaarathi neelothpala labham pathathram,
TRivarnam galantham vahantham shukam tham,
Dhadhtyai mahathyai bhvathyai namosthu. 11
I salute you who has immeasurable greatness and has a parrot,
Who has a beak of the colour of flower of Palasa tree,
Who has feathers of the colour of the blue lotus flower,
And who has three colours on his neck.
Kadambaatavi madhye samshthaam sakheebhir-,
Manognaabhi rananda leelaa rasabhi,
Kalaswanaya veenaya raajamanam,
Bhaje thwam saraswathyaham devi nithyam. 12
I daily sing about you, Oh Goddess Saraswathi,
Who is surrounded by her pretty friends
In the Kadamba forest and enjoys enchanting joy.
And shines playing Veena which gives out sweet music.
Sudhaa poorna hairanya kumbhabhisheka,
Priye bhaktha loka priye poojaneeye,
Sanadhabhir yogineebhir-,
Jjaganmathasmanmana shodhaya thwam. 13
Please make my mind clean and pure, Oh Goddess,
Who likes anointing with nectar filled in a golden pot,
Who likes her devotees, who is fit to be worshipped,
And who is being worshipped by yogis like Sananda.
Avidhyanthakarougha marthanda deepthyai,
Suvidhyaa pradhanothsukayai shivayai,
SAmasthartha raksha karaayai varayai,
Samsthambhike devi , thubhyam namosthu. 14
My salutations to you, who is the Goddess for all,
Who is like a Sun to the darkness of ignorance,
Who is the Shivaa , interested in giving good knowledge,
And who is the blessed one interested in protecting the oppressed.
Pare nirmale nishkale , nithya shudhe,
Saranye varenye trayeemayyananthe,
Namosthwambike yushma dheeyangri padme,
Rasagnathale santhatham nruthyathaam may. 15
I salute the lotus like feet of the great goddess,
Who is pure , without stains and ever clean,
Who is the protector, who blesses and has no end,
And pray her to always dance on the tip of my toungue.
Praseeda , praseeda praseedambike maa-,
Ma seemanu dheenanukambavaloke,
Padaamboruha dwandwamekawalambam,
Na jane param kinchid aananda moorthe. 16
Show your kindness, show your kindness, oh mother goddess,
Who has limitless pity on the oppressed and downtrodden,
For my only support in this world is your two lotus like feet,
And of personification of joy, I do not know any one greater.
Itheedham bhujanga prayatham padedhyo,
Mudha prathar uthaya bhakthya sametha,
Sa masa thrayath Poorva mevasthi noonam,
Prasadasya saraswathasai eka pathram. 17
He who gets up early morning and reads with devotion,
This prayer written with movement like a snake,
Would in a period prior to completion of three months,
Become the only recipient to the blessing of Goddess Saraswathi.
Translation in to english of Hindu Prayers written in Sanskrit, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi by P.R.Ramachander
Monday, November 30, 2009
Skanda Shatkam
Skanda Shatkam
(Sextet addressed to Lord Skanda)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Shanmugam, Parvathi puthram,
Krouncha shaila vivardhanam,
Deva Senathipathim devam ,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 1
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who has six heads and is the son of Parvathi,
Who broke in to pieces the Krouncha mountain,
And who is the God who was the commander of Deva armies.
Tharakasura hantharam,
Mayurasana samsthitham,
Shakthayanincha devesam,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 2
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who killed the asura called Tharaka,
Who travels on his steed , the peacock,
And who is the God armed with Shakthi.
Visweswara priyam devam,
Visweswara thanuu bhavam,
Kamukam, kamadham , kantham,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 3
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who is the God who is the darling of Shiva,
Who rose from the body of Lord Shiva,
Who is a lover, giver of boons and stealer of mind.
Kumaram muni shardhoola ,
Manasanthara gocharam,
Valli kantham Jagat yonim,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 4
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who is a lad visible to great sages.
As sacred joy in their mind,
Who is consort of Valli and the progenitor of the world.
Pralaya sthithi kartharm,
Adi kartharameeswaram,
Bhaktha priyam, madonmatham,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 5
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who causes the final deluge ,
Who is the God who recreates the world,
Who likes his devotees and is greatly exuberant.
Visakam sarva bhoothaanaam,
Swaminam, krithika sutham,
Sada balam jada dharam,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 6
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who was born in Visaka and is the lord,
Of all beings, is the son of Kruthika stars,
Who is forever child and has a tuft.
Skanda shatkamidham stotram,
Midhamya padeth srunyas thadha,
Vanchithan Labhathe sathya,
Anthe Skanda puram vrujeth. 7
He who reads or hears,
This sextet on lord Skanda,
Would definitely realize all his wishes,
And in the end go to the land of Skanda.
(Sextet addressed to Lord Skanda)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Shanmugam, Parvathi puthram,
Krouncha shaila vivardhanam,
Deva Senathipathim devam ,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 1
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who has six heads and is the son of Parvathi,
Who broke in to pieces the Krouncha mountain,
And who is the God who was the commander of Deva armies.
Tharakasura hantharam,
Mayurasana samsthitham,
Shakthayanincha devesam,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 2
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who killed the asura called Tharaka,
Who travels on his steed , the peacock,
And who is the God armed with Shakthi.
Visweswara priyam devam,
Visweswara thanuu bhavam,
Kamukam, kamadham , kantham,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 3
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who is the God who is the darling of Shiva,
Who rose from the body of Lord Shiva,
Who is a lover, giver of boons and stealer of mind.
Kumaram muni shardhoola ,
Manasanthara gocharam,
Valli kantham Jagat yonim,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 4
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who is a lad visible to great sages.
As sacred joy in their mind,
Who is consort of Valli and the progenitor of the world.
Pralaya sthithi kartharm,
Adi kartharameeswaram,
Bhaktha priyam, madonmatham,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 5
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who causes the final deluge ,
Who is the God who recreates the world,
Who likes his devotees and is greatly exuberant.
Visakam sarva bhoothaanaam,
Swaminam, krithika sutham,
Sada balam jada dharam,
Skandam Vande Shivathmajam. 6
I salute Skanda , the son of Lord Shiva,
Who was born in Visaka and is the lord,
Of all beings, is the son of Kruthika stars,
Who is forever child and has a tuft.
Skanda shatkamidham stotram,
Midhamya padeth srunyas thadha,
Vanchithan Labhathe sathya,
Anthe Skanda puram vrujeth. 7
He who reads or hears,
This sextet on lord Skanda,
Would definitely realize all his wishes,
And in the end go to the land of Skanda.
Vishnu Satha Nama Stotram
Vishnu Satha Nama Stotram
(Prayer of one hundred names of Vishnu)
Written by
Veda Vyasa
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(This is a rare stotra written by Veda Vyasa. In spite of my best efforts, I could locate only 96 names. Either 4 names are missing from the text or I have added two names together in 4 cases,)
Vasudevam, Hrishi kesam , vamanam , jalasayinam,
Janardhanam , Harim , Krishnam , Sreepaksham, Garuda dwajam 1
He who hides the world by illusion, He who controls his five senses,
He who is a dwarf , He who lies down on water,
He who troubles bad people , He who is remover of death and birth,
He who is black , He who is on the side of Lakshmi,
He who has the Bird Garuda on his flag.
Varaham. Pundareekaksham ,Nrusimham , narakanthakam,
Avyaktham, Saswatham , Vishnum, anantham, avyayam. 2
He who is a boar, He who has lotus like eyes,
He who is the man-lion, He who puts an end to hell,
He who is not clear to us , He who is permanent,
He who is Vishnu, He who is endless, He who is without change,
Narayanam, Gadadhyaksham , Govindam, Keerthi bhajanam,
Govardhanodharam, devam , bhoodharam, Bhuvaneswaram. 3
He who was born out of water, He who is an expert in mace,
He who looks after all beings, He who is the one with fame.
He who is the Lord, He who lifted Govardhana mountain,
He who lifted the earth, He who is the Lord of universe,
Vethaaram, yagna purusham, yagnesam, Yagna vahakam,
Chakrapanim, Gadhapanim , Sankhapanim, Narothamam, 4
He who is meditated by sages, He who is addressed by Yagnas,
He who is the Lord of the Yagna, He who is the vehicle of Yagna,
He who holds the wheel, He who holds the mace,
He who holds the conch , He who is the greatest among men,
Vaikuntam, Dushta dhamanam,, Bhoogarbham, Peetha vasasam,
Trivikramam, Trikalagnam ,Trimurthim, Nandakeswaram, 5
He who lives in Vaikunta, He who controls bad people,
He who holds earth inside his Tummy, He who wears red cloths,
He who is Trivikrama*, He who is the past, present and future,
He who is the holy trinity , He who is the Lord of Yadavas,
*A form which measured universe in 3 steps.
Ramam , ramam Hayagreevam , Bheemam, Roudhram,Bhavothbhavam,
Sripathim , Sridharam, Sreesam, Mangalam, Mangalayudham, 6
He who is Sri Rama, He who is Parasu Rama, He who is Hayagreeva,
He who is gross, He who is angry , He who was produced before everything,
He who is the consort of Lakshmi, He who carries Lakshmi , He who is the Lord of Lakshmi,
He who does only good , He who has weapons for doing good only,
Dhamodharam, Dhamopetham, Kesavam, Kesi Soodhanam,
Varenyam, Varadam , Vishnumanandam, Vasudevajam, 7
He who was tied by a rope in the belly , He who cuts off bondage,
He who has a pretty hair, He who killed the asura Kesi,
He who should be prayed to, He who blesses,
He who is Vishnu, He who is joy, He who is the son of Vasudeva,
Hiranyarethasam, Deeptham, Puranam, Purushothamam,
Sakalam, Nishkalam, Shuddham, Nirgunam, Guna Saswatham, 8
He who has golden virility, He who enlightens, He who is ancient,
He who is greatest among men, He who is everything, He who does not have stain,
He who is pure, He who does not have any properties, He who has stable characters,
Hiranya thanu sankasam, Suryayaytha sama prabham,
Megha shyamam,Chathur bahum, kusalam, Kamalekshanam, 9
He who has gold like body, He who shines like the Sun,
He who is black like a cloud, He who has four hands,
He who is always all right , He who has lotus like eyes,
Jyothiroopam , aroopancha, swaroopam, roopa samsthitham,
Sarvagnam, SArva roopstham, Sarvesam, SArvathomukham, 10
He who is like flame, He who does not have any shape,
He who has a form, He who is blessed with good form,
He who knows everything, He who assumes all forms,
He who is the God of all , He who sees in all directions,
Jnanam kootastham, achalam Jnanadham,Paramam, Prabhum,
Yogesam, Yoga nishnaatham, yoginam , yoga roopinam, 11
He who is wisdom, He who is steady, He who is stable ,
He who is full of wisdom , He who is the divine , He who is the Lord,
He who is the chief of Yoga, He who is the ultimate lord of Yoga,
He who is a Yogi , He who is personification of Yoga,
Iswaram sarva bhoothaanaam , Vande bhootha mayam Prabhum,
Ithi nama satham divyam Vaishnavam Khalu papakam, 12
He who is the God of all beings, Salutations the Lord who pervades everywhere,
These are the hundred names of Vishnu which removes specially sins.
Vyasena khaditham poorvam Sarva papa prnasanam,
Ya padeth prathar uthaya , sa Bhaved Vaishnavo nara. 13
This which was told by Vyasa long ago, kills all sins.
If read as soon as one gets up in the morning ,He would become a man of Vishnu,
Sarva papa visudhathma , Vishnu sayujam aapnuyath,
Chandrayana Sahasrani , Kanya dhana sathani cha, 14
Gavaam Laksha sahasraani, Mukthi bhagi bhaven nara,
Aswamedhayutham punyam, phalam prapnothi manava. 15
He would become purified from all sins and would become one with Vishnu,
He would get the effect of performing one thousand Chandrayanas*,
And he would get the effect of performing one hundred marriages,
He would give the effect of giving away hundreds of lakhs of cows,
And also get the effect of performing an Aswamedha Yaga.
*A form of penance lasting for 30 days.
(Prayer of one hundred names of Vishnu)
Written by
Veda Vyasa
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(This is a rare stotra written by Veda Vyasa. In spite of my best efforts, I could locate only 96 names. Either 4 names are missing from the text or I have added two names together in 4 cases,)
Vasudevam, Hrishi kesam , vamanam , jalasayinam,
Janardhanam , Harim , Krishnam , Sreepaksham, Garuda dwajam 1
He who hides the world by illusion, He who controls his five senses,
He who is a dwarf , He who lies down on water,
He who troubles bad people , He who is remover of death and birth,
He who is black , He who is on the side of Lakshmi,
He who has the Bird Garuda on his flag.
Varaham. Pundareekaksham ,Nrusimham , narakanthakam,
Avyaktham, Saswatham , Vishnum, anantham, avyayam. 2
He who is a boar, He who has lotus like eyes,
He who is the man-lion, He who puts an end to hell,
He who is not clear to us , He who is permanent,
He who is Vishnu, He who is endless, He who is without change,
Narayanam, Gadadhyaksham , Govindam, Keerthi bhajanam,
Govardhanodharam, devam , bhoodharam, Bhuvaneswaram. 3
He who was born out of water, He who is an expert in mace,
He who looks after all beings, He who is the one with fame.
He who is the Lord, He who lifted Govardhana mountain,
He who lifted the earth, He who is the Lord of universe,
Vethaaram, yagna purusham, yagnesam, Yagna vahakam,
Chakrapanim, Gadhapanim , Sankhapanim, Narothamam, 4
He who is meditated by sages, He who is addressed by Yagnas,
He who is the Lord of the Yagna, He who is the vehicle of Yagna,
He who holds the wheel, He who holds the mace,
He who holds the conch , He who is the greatest among men,
Vaikuntam, Dushta dhamanam,, Bhoogarbham, Peetha vasasam,
Trivikramam, Trikalagnam ,Trimurthim, Nandakeswaram, 5
He who lives in Vaikunta, He who controls bad people,
He who holds earth inside his Tummy, He who wears red cloths,
He who is Trivikrama*, He who is the past, present and future,
He who is the holy trinity , He who is the Lord of Yadavas,
*A form which measured universe in 3 steps.
Ramam , ramam Hayagreevam , Bheemam, Roudhram,Bhavothbhavam,
Sripathim , Sridharam, Sreesam, Mangalam, Mangalayudham, 6
He who is Sri Rama, He who is Parasu Rama, He who is Hayagreeva,
He who is gross, He who is angry , He who was produced before everything,
He who is the consort of Lakshmi, He who carries Lakshmi , He who is the Lord of Lakshmi,
He who does only good , He who has weapons for doing good only,
Dhamodharam, Dhamopetham, Kesavam, Kesi Soodhanam,
Varenyam, Varadam , Vishnumanandam, Vasudevajam, 7
He who was tied by a rope in the belly , He who cuts off bondage,
He who has a pretty hair, He who killed the asura Kesi,
He who should be prayed to, He who blesses,
He who is Vishnu, He who is joy, He who is the son of Vasudeva,
Hiranyarethasam, Deeptham, Puranam, Purushothamam,
Sakalam, Nishkalam, Shuddham, Nirgunam, Guna Saswatham, 8
He who has golden virility, He who enlightens, He who is ancient,
He who is greatest among men, He who is everything, He who does not have stain,
He who is pure, He who does not have any properties, He who has stable characters,
Hiranya thanu sankasam, Suryayaytha sama prabham,
Megha shyamam,Chathur bahum, kusalam, Kamalekshanam, 9
He who has gold like body, He who shines like the Sun,
He who is black like a cloud, He who has four hands,
He who is always all right , He who has lotus like eyes,
Jyothiroopam , aroopancha, swaroopam, roopa samsthitham,
Sarvagnam, SArva roopstham, Sarvesam, SArvathomukham, 10
He who is like flame, He who does not have any shape,
He who has a form, He who is blessed with good form,
He who knows everything, He who assumes all forms,
He who is the God of all , He who sees in all directions,
Jnanam kootastham, achalam Jnanadham,Paramam, Prabhum,
Yogesam, Yoga nishnaatham, yoginam , yoga roopinam, 11
He who is wisdom, He who is steady, He who is stable ,
He who is full of wisdom , He who is the divine , He who is the Lord,
He who is the chief of Yoga, He who is the ultimate lord of Yoga,
He who is a Yogi , He who is personification of Yoga,
Iswaram sarva bhoothaanaam , Vande bhootha mayam Prabhum,
Ithi nama satham divyam Vaishnavam Khalu papakam, 12
He who is the God of all beings, Salutations the Lord who pervades everywhere,
These are the hundred names of Vishnu which removes specially sins.
Vyasena khaditham poorvam Sarva papa prnasanam,
Ya padeth prathar uthaya , sa Bhaved Vaishnavo nara. 13
This which was told by Vyasa long ago, kills all sins.
If read as soon as one gets up in the morning ,He would become a man of Vishnu,
Sarva papa visudhathma , Vishnu sayujam aapnuyath,
Chandrayana Sahasrani , Kanya dhana sathani cha, 14
Gavaam Laksha sahasraani, Mukthi bhagi bhaven nara,
Aswamedhayutham punyam, phalam prapnothi manava. 15
He would become purified from all sins and would become one with Vishnu,
He would get the effect of performing one thousand Chandrayanas*,
And he would get the effect of performing one hundred marriages,
He would give the effect of giving away hundreds of lakhs of cows,
And also get the effect of performing an Aswamedha Yaga.
*A form of penance lasting for 30 days.
Parameshwara Sthuthi Sara Stotram
Parameshwara Sthuthi sara sthothram
(Prayer of the summary praise of Lord Parameshwara)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(I stumbled on this great prayer under prayer to Lord Vishnu in a dilapidated Malayalam book that I have. In spite of serious search, I could not locate it any where else or in the web.
The prayer is in the form of conversation of the devotee to God. Each Sloka of the Stotra is extremely meaningful and takes to direct intimacy with Lord Vishnu.)
Shudhosi thwayee nigama bahyamala mayam,
Prapancham pasyanthi bhramaparavasas papa nirathaa,
Bahisthebhya kruthwa swapada saranam manaya vibho,
Gajendra drushtam they saranadha dhanyam swapadhadham, 1
Oh Lord Vishnu, you are known to be pure and independent,
But the sinners and the confused ones see you as the impure world,
Please remove me from them and make me a devotee of your feet,
For hearing about salvation of Gajendra , I know you do it for your devotees.
Na srushtesthe haniryadihi krupaya athovasichamaam,
Thwayaneka guptha vyasanamithi thesthi sruthi padhe,
Atho mamudharthum ghataya mayi drushtim suvimalaam,
Na rikthaam may yachgnaam swanaratha karthum bhava hare. 2
By showing mercy on me, no harm will come to your creations,
For many people have been protected by you,
And also the Vedas tell that you are the protector,
And so, Oh God who has a merciful look, protect me,
And oh God, Oh lord Vishnu, do not neglect my appeal.
Kadhaaham bho swamin niyatha manasthwaam hrudhi bhaja-,
Nna bhadre samsaare hyanavaratha dukhethi virasa,
Labheyam thaam santhim parama munibhir ya hyadhigatha,
Dhayaam kruthwamay thwam vithara para santhim bhava hare. 3
Oh God, when will I with devoted my mind pray you,
Get disenchanted with the sorrowful and boring life,
And get the peace that is being enjoyed by great sages?
Oh God Vishnu, be pleased to grant me that divine peace.
Vidharaa ched viswam srujathi srujathaam may shubha kruthim,
Viduscheth pathaa maavathu jani mrudhor dukha jaladhe,
Hara samharthaa samharathu mama sokam sajanakam,
Yadhaham muktha syaam kimapi thu thadhaa they vidha dhathaam. 4
If Lord Brahma were the creator of universe let him create good acts for me,
If Lord Vishnu is the one who saves, let him save me from the sea of birth and death,
If Lord Shiva is the destroyer, let him destroy all my sorrows,
And let all of them together, bless me with salvation.
Aham brahmanandasthwamapi cha thadhakhya suvidhith-,
Sthathoham bindhaano kadhamap bhavatha sruthi drusa,
Thadhaa chedhaneem thwam thwayi mama vibhedhasya jananim,
Swa mayaam samvarya prabhava mama bhedham nirasithum. 5
I am Brahmananda* and it is well known that you are called Brahmananda,
And so whether by name or due to philosophy I am not different from you,
And so please take pity on me and remove the illusion,
Which makes me feel, different from you and bring to an end this difference.
* Divinely joyous
Kadaham hey Swamin , jani mruthi bhayam, dukha nibidam,
Bhavam hithwa sathyo nava ratha sukhe swathma vapushi,
RAme thasmin nithyam nikhila munayo brahma rasika,
Ramanthe yasmim sthe krutha sakala kruthya yathi vara. 6
Hey Lord, when will I destroy this sorrowful domestic life,
Which is full of fear, of birth and death and start enjoying in God,
Which is true and which is truth and is of perennial joy,
Where those who are enjoying are Brahmam and the great sages,
Who have realized your oneness enjoy in you..
Padanthyeke sasthram nigamama pare thalparathaya,
Yajanthyanye thwaam vai dhadhadadhischa padartham sthwa hithaan,
Ahanthu swamimsthe saranamagamam samsruthi bhayaa-,
Dhyadhaa they preethi syadhithakara tadathwam kuru vibho. 7
Hey God who is my Lord, some learn divine texts,
Some others read the Vedas, some others worship you with devotion,
And some others offer you things that you like very much,
But I , due to the fear of domestic life , has only surrendered to you,
And Oh Lord now please take action as per your likening.
Aham jyothir nithyo gaganamiva thruptha sukha maya,
Sruthi sidhodhvaitha kadhamapi na bhinnosthi vidhutha,
Ithi jnathe thathwe bhavathicha para samsruthi layaa,
Dhathasthathwa jnanam mayi vighatayesthwam hi krupaya. 8
Please give me the knowledge of the philosophy of non differentiation,
Which when one gets, this life ends and one becomes the divine truth,
Which will in turn make me realize that I am of the form of light,
I am perennial like the sky, I am satisfied, personification of joy,
And one with divinity and that I am no different from Lord Vishnu.
Anadhou samsare jani mrutha maye dukhitha manaa,
Mumukshu sath kaschid bhajathi hi gurum jnana paramam,
Thatho jnathwa yam vai thudhathina puna klesa nivahai-,
Bhajeham thandevam bhavathi cha paro yasya bhajanath. 9
In the beginning less domestic life, full of births and deaths,
When one is sorrowing, he with an aim of attaining salvation,
Approaches a Guru with great wisdom and from him,
After learning about the divine Lord, he enjoys life without sorrows.
But I am praying that divine Lord, who is the ultimate God.
Vivekaa vairagyam na cha samadha maadhyaa shadapare,
Mumukshaa may nasthi prabhavathi kadham jnana mamalam,
Atha samsarabdhe sthara saraneem maam upadisan,
Swabudhim srothim may vithara bhagawam sthwam hi krupaya. 10
I do not have wisdom, renunciation, tranquility and liberation,
Making it impossible for me to ever attain the pure wisdom,
And so God ,you please show me the path to cross ocean of life,
And mercifully bless me with the knowledge of ultimate divinity.
Kadaaham bho swamin , nigamama nivedhyam shiva mayam,
Chidaanandam nithyam sruthi hrutha parichedha nivaham,
Thwamrthaa bhinnam thwaam abhirama ihathmanya viratham,
Maneeshamevam may saphalaya vadanya swakrupaya. 11
Hey Lord, When would I offer you an offering full of peace,
And get to a state of ever lasting divine joy and attain a state,
When I would get rid of all the doubts that I have,
When will I understand the Vedic sayings and enjoy in thine divinity?
Please have mercy on me and fulfill these wishes of mine.
Yadatham sarvam vai Priya massoodhanaadhi prabhavathi,
Swayam naanyarthehi Priya ithi cha vedhe pravidhitham,
Sa aathma sarveshaam jani mruthi mathaam Veda gaditha,
Sthuthoham tham vedhyam sathathamamalam yami saranam. 12
In Vedas it is told that, it is for that all are born and die,
It is for the sake of which we have desire for wealth and a long life,
And it is that which makes us love for the sake of something,
And it is also that which is not aimed at any thing,
And so I surrender to him who is pure and should be understood.
Maya thyaktham sarvam kadam abhi bhaved swathmamnimathi-,
Sthwadheeya maayaa maam prathi thu vipareetham kruthawathi,
THathoham kimkuryam nahi mama mahi kwaapi charathi,
Dhayaam kruthwaa Nadha Swapada charanam dehi Shivadham. 13
I forsook everything and concentrated my mind on the soul,
But your illusion did not allow me and made me do the opposite,
And so what should I do as my mind does not stay any where,
And so God, take pity upon me and give me your holy feet.
Nagaa daithyaa keesaa bhava jaladhi paaram hi gamithaa,
Stwayaa chaanye swamin kimapi samayesmimchayithavaan,
Na helaam thwam kuruasthwayee nihithsa sarva mayi vibho,
Na hithwaa aham hithwaakamapi saranam naanyagatham. 14
You have helped trees, asuras, monkeys and others , to cross the sea of life,
And I happen to sleep a little during the time when I had to request for it,
And Oh Lord, please do not continue this play with me ,
Who has completely surrendered to you , as I have not asked any body else.
Ananthadhya vijnana guna jaladhesthanthamagama-,
Nnatha paaram yaayaathava guna ganaanaam kadhamayam,
Grunan yavadhithwajani mruthi madho yathi paramaam,
Gathim yogi praapyamithi manasi budhwaahamanavam. 15
Even people like Aadhi Sesha have not seen the other shore of your sea of characters,
And how then can an ignorant one like me hope to see the end of this sea,
And thinking that those who sing your names would destroy the bondage of life,
And reach salvation attained by Yogis, I prayed to you by using your names.
(Prayer of the summary praise of Lord Parameshwara)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(I stumbled on this great prayer under prayer to Lord Vishnu in a dilapidated Malayalam book that I have. In spite of serious search, I could not locate it any where else or in the web.
The prayer is in the form of conversation of the devotee to God. Each Sloka of the Stotra is extremely meaningful and takes to direct intimacy with Lord Vishnu.)
Shudhosi thwayee nigama bahyamala mayam,
Prapancham pasyanthi bhramaparavasas papa nirathaa,
Bahisthebhya kruthwa swapada saranam manaya vibho,
Gajendra drushtam they saranadha dhanyam swapadhadham, 1
Oh Lord Vishnu, you are known to be pure and independent,
But the sinners and the confused ones see you as the impure world,
Please remove me from them and make me a devotee of your feet,
For hearing about salvation of Gajendra , I know you do it for your devotees.
Na srushtesthe haniryadihi krupaya athovasichamaam,
Thwayaneka guptha vyasanamithi thesthi sruthi padhe,
Atho mamudharthum ghataya mayi drushtim suvimalaam,
Na rikthaam may yachgnaam swanaratha karthum bhava hare. 2
By showing mercy on me, no harm will come to your creations,
For many people have been protected by you,
And also the Vedas tell that you are the protector,
And so, Oh God who has a merciful look, protect me,
And oh God, Oh lord Vishnu, do not neglect my appeal.
Kadhaaham bho swamin niyatha manasthwaam hrudhi bhaja-,
Nna bhadre samsaare hyanavaratha dukhethi virasa,
Labheyam thaam santhim parama munibhir ya hyadhigatha,
Dhayaam kruthwamay thwam vithara para santhim bhava hare. 3
Oh God, when will I with devoted my mind pray you,
Get disenchanted with the sorrowful and boring life,
And get the peace that is being enjoyed by great sages?
Oh God Vishnu, be pleased to grant me that divine peace.
Vidharaa ched viswam srujathi srujathaam may shubha kruthim,
Viduscheth pathaa maavathu jani mrudhor dukha jaladhe,
Hara samharthaa samharathu mama sokam sajanakam,
Yadhaham muktha syaam kimapi thu thadhaa they vidha dhathaam. 4
If Lord Brahma were the creator of universe let him create good acts for me,
If Lord Vishnu is the one who saves, let him save me from the sea of birth and death,
If Lord Shiva is the destroyer, let him destroy all my sorrows,
And let all of them together, bless me with salvation.
Aham brahmanandasthwamapi cha thadhakhya suvidhith-,
Sthathoham bindhaano kadhamap bhavatha sruthi drusa,
Thadhaa chedhaneem thwam thwayi mama vibhedhasya jananim,
Swa mayaam samvarya prabhava mama bhedham nirasithum. 5
I am Brahmananda* and it is well known that you are called Brahmananda,
And so whether by name or due to philosophy I am not different from you,
And so please take pity on me and remove the illusion,
Which makes me feel, different from you and bring to an end this difference.
* Divinely joyous
Kadaham hey Swamin , jani mruthi bhayam, dukha nibidam,
Bhavam hithwa sathyo nava ratha sukhe swathma vapushi,
RAme thasmin nithyam nikhila munayo brahma rasika,
Ramanthe yasmim sthe krutha sakala kruthya yathi vara. 6
Hey Lord, when will I destroy this sorrowful domestic life,
Which is full of fear, of birth and death and start enjoying in God,
Which is true and which is truth and is of perennial joy,
Where those who are enjoying are Brahmam and the great sages,
Who have realized your oneness enjoy in you..
Padanthyeke sasthram nigamama pare thalparathaya,
Yajanthyanye thwaam vai dhadhadadhischa padartham sthwa hithaan,
Ahanthu swamimsthe saranamagamam samsruthi bhayaa-,
Dhyadhaa they preethi syadhithakara tadathwam kuru vibho. 7
Hey God who is my Lord, some learn divine texts,
Some others read the Vedas, some others worship you with devotion,
And some others offer you things that you like very much,
But I , due to the fear of domestic life , has only surrendered to you,
And Oh Lord now please take action as per your likening.
Aham jyothir nithyo gaganamiva thruptha sukha maya,
Sruthi sidhodhvaitha kadhamapi na bhinnosthi vidhutha,
Ithi jnathe thathwe bhavathicha para samsruthi layaa,
Dhathasthathwa jnanam mayi vighatayesthwam hi krupaya. 8
Please give me the knowledge of the philosophy of non differentiation,
Which when one gets, this life ends and one becomes the divine truth,
Which will in turn make me realize that I am of the form of light,
I am perennial like the sky, I am satisfied, personification of joy,
And one with divinity and that I am no different from Lord Vishnu.
Anadhou samsare jani mrutha maye dukhitha manaa,
Mumukshu sath kaschid bhajathi hi gurum jnana paramam,
Thatho jnathwa yam vai thudhathina puna klesa nivahai-,
Bhajeham thandevam bhavathi cha paro yasya bhajanath. 9
In the beginning less domestic life, full of births and deaths,
When one is sorrowing, he with an aim of attaining salvation,
Approaches a Guru with great wisdom and from him,
After learning about the divine Lord, he enjoys life without sorrows.
But I am praying that divine Lord, who is the ultimate God.
Vivekaa vairagyam na cha samadha maadhyaa shadapare,
Mumukshaa may nasthi prabhavathi kadham jnana mamalam,
Atha samsarabdhe sthara saraneem maam upadisan,
Swabudhim srothim may vithara bhagawam sthwam hi krupaya. 10
I do not have wisdom, renunciation, tranquility and liberation,
Making it impossible for me to ever attain the pure wisdom,
And so God ,you please show me the path to cross ocean of life,
And mercifully bless me with the knowledge of ultimate divinity.
Kadaaham bho swamin , nigamama nivedhyam shiva mayam,
Chidaanandam nithyam sruthi hrutha parichedha nivaham,
Thwamrthaa bhinnam thwaam abhirama ihathmanya viratham,
Maneeshamevam may saphalaya vadanya swakrupaya. 11
Hey Lord, When would I offer you an offering full of peace,
And get to a state of ever lasting divine joy and attain a state,
When I would get rid of all the doubts that I have,
When will I understand the Vedic sayings and enjoy in thine divinity?
Please have mercy on me and fulfill these wishes of mine.
Yadatham sarvam vai Priya massoodhanaadhi prabhavathi,
Swayam naanyarthehi Priya ithi cha vedhe pravidhitham,
Sa aathma sarveshaam jani mruthi mathaam Veda gaditha,
Sthuthoham tham vedhyam sathathamamalam yami saranam. 12
In Vedas it is told that, it is for that all are born and die,
It is for the sake of which we have desire for wealth and a long life,
And it is that which makes us love for the sake of something,
And it is also that which is not aimed at any thing,
And so I surrender to him who is pure and should be understood.
Maya thyaktham sarvam kadam abhi bhaved swathmamnimathi-,
Sthwadheeya maayaa maam prathi thu vipareetham kruthawathi,
THathoham kimkuryam nahi mama mahi kwaapi charathi,
Dhayaam kruthwaa Nadha Swapada charanam dehi Shivadham. 13
I forsook everything and concentrated my mind on the soul,
But your illusion did not allow me and made me do the opposite,
And so what should I do as my mind does not stay any where,
And so God, take pity upon me and give me your holy feet.
Nagaa daithyaa keesaa bhava jaladhi paaram hi gamithaa,
Stwayaa chaanye swamin kimapi samayesmimchayithavaan,
Na helaam thwam kuruasthwayee nihithsa sarva mayi vibho,
Na hithwaa aham hithwaakamapi saranam naanyagatham. 14
You have helped trees, asuras, monkeys and others , to cross the sea of life,
And I happen to sleep a little during the time when I had to request for it,
And Oh Lord, please do not continue this play with me ,
Who has completely surrendered to you , as I have not asked any body else.
Ananthadhya vijnana guna jaladhesthanthamagama-,
Nnatha paaram yaayaathava guna ganaanaam kadhamayam,
Grunan yavadhithwajani mruthi madho yathi paramaam,
Gathim yogi praapyamithi manasi budhwaahamanavam. 15
Even people like Aadhi Sesha have not seen the other shore of your sea of characters,
And how then can an ignorant one like me hope to see the end of this sea,
And thinking that those who sing your names would destroy the bondage of life,
And reach salvation attained by Yogis, I prayed to you by using your names.
Vishnu Sthava Raja
Vishnu Sthava Raja
(King of prayers addressed to Vishnu)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(This is a rare and remarkable prayer addressed to Vishnu. Each stanza describes a part of his body with similes and metaphors. The effect is stunning.)
Sidha vibhudhou paribhavya maanam,
Lakshmyalayam Thulasi kaachitha bhaktha brungam,
Prothunga raktha nakharanguli pithra chithram,
Ganga rasam Hari padambhujamasreyaham. 1
I surrender myself to the lotus feet of Hari,
Which is meditated upon, by yogis and sidhas,
Which is the place of stay, of Goddess Lakshmi,
Which attracts devotees ,like bees attracted by the scent of Thulasi,
Which is decorated by bold and red nails,
And which is the place where Ganges oozes out as juice.
Gumphan mani prachaya hatitha raja hamsa,
Sinchal su noopura yutham pada padma vrundam,
Peethambaranjala vilola chalath pathaakam,
Swarna trivakra valayancha hare smaraami. 2
I meditate on the ankles of Lord Hari,
Which has, anklets made of gems,
Making tinkling sound as if tied,
To the lotus feet of the royal swans,
Which is , covered by the rim,
Of the yellow silk , looking like a flag,
And which is decorated by golden anklets.
Jange suparna gala neela mani pravrudhe,
Shobhbaspa dharuna mani dhyuthi chanchu madhye,
Aaraktha pada thalambhana shobha mane,
Loke kshnothsava kare cha hare smarami. 3
I meditate on the calves of Lord Hari,
Which has added luster due to the,
Blue gems adorning the neck of Garuda*,
Which hangs and shines with reddish gem like glitter,
Of the red beaks of Lord Garuda,
And which are feast to the eyes of people.
* The calves are seen when Lord Vishnu is riding on Garuda.
They Januni makha pather bhuja moola sangha,
Ragothsavaa Vrutha thadidwasane vichithre,
Chanjath patha trimukha nirgatha sama Geetha,
Vistharithathma yasasi cha Hare Smarame. 4
I meditate on the knee of Lord Hari,
Which is adorned by the golden cloth,
Celebrating the festival of being with,
The shoulders of Garuda , who is Yagna personified,
And which are made famous , by the singing,
Of Sama Veda sung wonderfully by Garuda.
Vishno katim vidhi kruthantha manoja bhumim,
Jeevanda kosa gana sanga dhukoola Madhyam,
Nana guna prakruthi peetha chitha vasthram,
Dhyaye nibhadha vasanaam Khaga prushta samsthaam. 5
I meditate on the sacred hip of Lord Vishnu,
Which gave birth to Brahma, Yama and Kama Deva,
Which is tied with white silk embracing,
Several universes in the middle,
Which is decorated with yellow silk,
Inlaid with several pictures indicating three gunas*,
And which is resting on the back of Lord Garuda.
*Sathwa, Rajas and Thamas
Shathodharam bhagawatha strivali prakasa,
Mavarthanabhi vikasa dwidhi janma padmam,
Nadee nadhie gana rasothaseethanthra sindhum,
Dhyaye anda kosa nilayam thanu loma rekham. 6
I meditate on the belly of the great God,
Which is slightly covered with hair,
Which shines due to the inlaid three lines,
Which has the whirl pool like belly button,
Which is the birth place of lotus , from which Brahma was born,
Which is being filled by juices of great rivers,
And is the place where all universes exist.
Vaksha payodhi thanaya kuch kumkumena,
Hareana kousthubha mani prabhaya vibhatham,
Sri vathsa lakshma hari chandanaja prasoona,
Malochitham bhagawatha subhagam smarami. 7
I meditate on the pretty chest of the God with garlands,
Which is marked, by the Lakshmi’s kumkum put on her breasts,
Which shines by the garland of Kouusthubha and other gems,
And which is marked by Srivathsa mole, where sandal is applied
Bahu suvesh sadhanou valayangdhadhi,
Shobhaspadhou duritha daithya vinasa dakshou,
Thou dakshinou bhgawadascha gadhasunaabha-,
Thejorjithou sulalithou manasa smarami. 8
I meditate in my mind on the two right hands of God,
Which shines due to the wearing of armlet and shoulder ring,
Which are capable of killing the bad Rakshasas,
Which are soft and shine due to mace and wheel held by them.
Vamou bhujou mura ripor drutha Padma Sankhou,
Shyamou kareendra caravan mani bhooshanadyai,
Rakthanguli prachaya chumbitha Janu madyou,
Padmalaya Priya karou ruchirou smarami. 9
I also meditate on the two left hands , which are liked by goddess Lakshmi,
Which are enemies of Mura and hold the conch and the lotus flower,
Which is black and resembles the trunk of the king of elephants,
Which is decorated by gems and which with its reddish fingers,
Embrace the knee middle of Goddess Lakshmi.
Kandam mrunalamamalam mukha pankajasya,
Lekha thrayena vana malikaya niveetham,
Kimvaa vimukthi vasa manthra kasad phalasya,
Vrundam chiram bhagawatha subhagam smarami. 10
I meditate on the very pretty neck of Bhagawan,
Which is the petiole holding his pretty lotus like face,
Which wears three lines and forest garland,
And which is the twig holding the fruit of salvation and which is pretty.
Vakthrambhujam dasana hasa vikasa ramyam,
Rakthaa dharoshta dala komala vak sudhadyam,
Sanmana sodha vachalekshana pithra chithram,
Lokabhi ramamalancha Hare Smarami. 11
I meditate on the very attractive face of Lord Vishnu,
Which is beautiful due to the well formed teeth,
As well as the soulful smile worn by it,
Which has reddish lips giving out the honey like words,
Causing a festival in the hearts of great devotees,
Which is a pretty picture due to the ever shifting eyes,
And which is clear and attracts the whole world.
Soorathmaja vasadabandhamitha sunasam,
Broopallavam sthithi layodhaya karma daksham,
Kamothsavancha kamala hrudaya prakasam,
SAnchinthaymi Hari vakthra vilasa daksham, 12
I meditate on the pretty eye brows of Lord Hari,
Which are like the waves of river Yamuna, the daughter of son,
Which are well bridged by his firm nose,
Which are capable of creation, upkeep and destruction,
And which are a festival of passion , which make the heart of Lakshmi ignite.
Karnou lasadh makara kundala ganda lolou,
Nanadisancha nabhasancha vikasa geham,
Lolalaka prachaya chumbhana kunchithagrou,
Lagnou harer mani kireeta thate smarami. 13
I also meditate on the ears of Lord Hari,
Which has waving ear studs in the shape of shark,
Which expand on all the four directions and the ether,
Which kiss the tender hairs flowing to the forehead,
And which touch his gem studded crown.
Phalam vichithra thilaka Priya charu gandha,
Gorochana rachanaya lalanakshi sakhyam,
Brahmaika dhama mani kantha kireta jushtam,
Dhayeye mano nayana hara meeswarasya. 14
I meditate the forehead of God , which steals the mind and eye,
Which has peculiar Thilaka and bewitching perfume,
Made out of musk attractive to the pretty ladies,
Which is the seat of the Brahma ,
And which touches his gem studded crown.
Sri Vasudeva chikuram kutilam nibhadham,
Nana sugandhi kusumai swa janaadharena,
Deergham rama hudhayagam madhanam dhunandam,
Dhyeye ambuvaharuchiram hrudhyabja madhye. 15
I meditate the curly dense and long hair of the lord,
Made up by his people with many scented flowers ,
Which is very long and attracts the mind of Lakshmi,
And which is pretty with the colour of the rich water bearing cloud.
Meghaakaaram soma Surya prakasam,
Subrhoonasam sacra vapaika manam,
Lokatheetham pundaree kaaya thaksham,
Vidhyucchelam cha aasrayeham thwaporvam. 16
I submit myself to the lord with lightning like cloths,
Who resembles the cloud and shines like moon and sun,
Who has pretty eye lashes and a prominent nose,
Who is beyond the world and has lotus like eyes.
Dheenam heenam sevayaa dhaiva gathya,
Papai sthapai pooritham may sareeram.
LObhakrantham soka mohaadhi vidham,
Krupa drushtya pahi maam Vasudeva. 17
Though having a mind filled with sins and pain,
And also oppressed and down trodden,
And caught in the net of wants and miserliness,
Since I do service to you, due to grace of God,
Please see me with mercy and save me.
Ye bhakthyabhyam dhyayamaanam manognam,
Vyakthim vishno Shodasa sloka pushpai,
Sththwa nathwa poojayithwa vidhigna,
Shudha muktha brahma soukhyam prayanthi. 18
Those people who sing these sixteen verses on Lord Vishnu,
Which are flowers that steal the heart
And then salute the god and then worship him with devotion,
Would attain pure salvation and at the end attain peaceful happiness.
Padmerithamidham punyam shivena paribhashitham,
Dhannyam yasaya mayushyam swargyam swashtyanam param. 19
This prayer first chanted by Goddess Lakshmi and retold by Lord Shiva,
Would grant money , fame , long life and good life always.
Padanthi yea mahaa bhaagasthe muchyanthe amhaso akhilaal,
Dharmartha kama mokshaanaam parathreha phala pradham. 20
Those people who are great and who read this prayer,
Would get rid of all sins of the world and would attain,
Dharma , Kama and Mokshaa in this and later world.
Ithi Sri Kalki Purane anubhagawathe Bhavishye,
Padma proktho Vishnu sthava raja sampoornam.
Thus ends the king of all prayers addressed to Lord Vishnu,
As told by Goddess Lakshmi occurring in Kalki Purana in the chapter
On the future of devotees..
(King of prayers addressed to Vishnu)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(This is a rare and remarkable prayer addressed to Vishnu. Each stanza describes a part of his body with similes and metaphors. The effect is stunning.)
Sidha vibhudhou paribhavya maanam,
Lakshmyalayam Thulasi kaachitha bhaktha brungam,
Prothunga raktha nakharanguli pithra chithram,
Ganga rasam Hari padambhujamasreyaham. 1
I surrender myself to the lotus feet of Hari,
Which is meditated upon, by yogis and sidhas,
Which is the place of stay, of Goddess Lakshmi,
Which attracts devotees ,like bees attracted by the scent of Thulasi,
Which is decorated by bold and red nails,
And which is the place where Ganges oozes out as juice.
Gumphan mani prachaya hatitha raja hamsa,
Sinchal su noopura yutham pada padma vrundam,
Peethambaranjala vilola chalath pathaakam,
Swarna trivakra valayancha hare smaraami. 2
I meditate on the ankles of Lord Hari,
Which has, anklets made of gems,
Making tinkling sound as if tied,
To the lotus feet of the royal swans,
Which is , covered by the rim,
Of the yellow silk , looking like a flag,
And which is decorated by golden anklets.
Jange suparna gala neela mani pravrudhe,
Shobhbaspa dharuna mani dhyuthi chanchu madhye,
Aaraktha pada thalambhana shobha mane,
Loke kshnothsava kare cha hare smarami. 3
I meditate on the calves of Lord Hari,
Which has added luster due to the,
Blue gems adorning the neck of Garuda*,
Which hangs and shines with reddish gem like glitter,
Of the red beaks of Lord Garuda,
And which are feast to the eyes of people.
* The calves are seen when Lord Vishnu is riding on Garuda.
They Januni makha pather bhuja moola sangha,
Ragothsavaa Vrutha thadidwasane vichithre,
Chanjath patha trimukha nirgatha sama Geetha,
Vistharithathma yasasi cha Hare Smarame. 4
I meditate on the knee of Lord Hari,
Which is adorned by the golden cloth,
Celebrating the festival of being with,
The shoulders of Garuda , who is Yagna personified,
And which are made famous , by the singing,
Of Sama Veda sung wonderfully by Garuda.
Vishno katim vidhi kruthantha manoja bhumim,
Jeevanda kosa gana sanga dhukoola Madhyam,
Nana guna prakruthi peetha chitha vasthram,
Dhyaye nibhadha vasanaam Khaga prushta samsthaam. 5
I meditate on the sacred hip of Lord Vishnu,
Which gave birth to Brahma, Yama and Kama Deva,
Which is tied with white silk embracing,
Several universes in the middle,
Which is decorated with yellow silk,
Inlaid with several pictures indicating three gunas*,
And which is resting on the back of Lord Garuda.
*Sathwa, Rajas and Thamas
Shathodharam bhagawatha strivali prakasa,
Mavarthanabhi vikasa dwidhi janma padmam,
Nadee nadhie gana rasothaseethanthra sindhum,
Dhyaye anda kosa nilayam thanu loma rekham. 6
I meditate on the belly of the great God,
Which is slightly covered with hair,
Which shines due to the inlaid three lines,
Which has the whirl pool like belly button,
Which is the birth place of lotus , from which Brahma was born,
Which is being filled by juices of great rivers,
And is the place where all universes exist.
Vaksha payodhi thanaya kuch kumkumena,
Hareana kousthubha mani prabhaya vibhatham,
Sri vathsa lakshma hari chandanaja prasoona,
Malochitham bhagawatha subhagam smarami. 7
I meditate on the pretty chest of the God with garlands,
Which is marked, by the Lakshmi’s kumkum put on her breasts,
Which shines by the garland of Kouusthubha and other gems,
And which is marked by Srivathsa mole, where sandal is applied
Bahu suvesh sadhanou valayangdhadhi,
Shobhaspadhou duritha daithya vinasa dakshou,
Thou dakshinou bhgawadascha gadhasunaabha-,
Thejorjithou sulalithou manasa smarami. 8
I meditate in my mind on the two right hands of God,
Which shines due to the wearing of armlet and shoulder ring,
Which are capable of killing the bad Rakshasas,
Which are soft and shine due to mace and wheel held by them.
Vamou bhujou mura ripor drutha Padma Sankhou,
Shyamou kareendra caravan mani bhooshanadyai,
Rakthanguli prachaya chumbitha Janu madyou,
Padmalaya Priya karou ruchirou smarami. 9
I also meditate on the two left hands , which are liked by goddess Lakshmi,
Which are enemies of Mura and hold the conch and the lotus flower,
Which is black and resembles the trunk of the king of elephants,
Which is decorated by gems and which with its reddish fingers,
Embrace the knee middle of Goddess Lakshmi.
Kandam mrunalamamalam mukha pankajasya,
Lekha thrayena vana malikaya niveetham,
Kimvaa vimukthi vasa manthra kasad phalasya,
Vrundam chiram bhagawatha subhagam smarami. 10
I meditate on the very pretty neck of Bhagawan,
Which is the petiole holding his pretty lotus like face,
Which wears three lines and forest garland,
And which is the twig holding the fruit of salvation and which is pretty.
Vakthrambhujam dasana hasa vikasa ramyam,
Rakthaa dharoshta dala komala vak sudhadyam,
Sanmana sodha vachalekshana pithra chithram,
Lokabhi ramamalancha Hare Smarami. 11
I meditate on the very attractive face of Lord Vishnu,
Which is beautiful due to the well formed teeth,
As well as the soulful smile worn by it,
Which has reddish lips giving out the honey like words,
Causing a festival in the hearts of great devotees,
Which is a pretty picture due to the ever shifting eyes,
And which is clear and attracts the whole world.
Soorathmaja vasadabandhamitha sunasam,
Broopallavam sthithi layodhaya karma daksham,
Kamothsavancha kamala hrudaya prakasam,
SAnchinthaymi Hari vakthra vilasa daksham, 12
I meditate on the pretty eye brows of Lord Hari,
Which are like the waves of river Yamuna, the daughter of son,
Which are well bridged by his firm nose,
Which are capable of creation, upkeep and destruction,
And which are a festival of passion , which make the heart of Lakshmi ignite.
Karnou lasadh makara kundala ganda lolou,
Nanadisancha nabhasancha vikasa geham,
Lolalaka prachaya chumbhana kunchithagrou,
Lagnou harer mani kireeta thate smarami. 13
I also meditate on the ears of Lord Hari,
Which has waving ear studs in the shape of shark,
Which expand on all the four directions and the ether,
Which kiss the tender hairs flowing to the forehead,
And which touch his gem studded crown.
Phalam vichithra thilaka Priya charu gandha,
Gorochana rachanaya lalanakshi sakhyam,
Brahmaika dhama mani kantha kireta jushtam,
Dhayeye mano nayana hara meeswarasya. 14
I meditate the forehead of God , which steals the mind and eye,
Which has peculiar Thilaka and bewitching perfume,
Made out of musk attractive to the pretty ladies,
Which is the seat of the Brahma ,
And which touches his gem studded crown.
Sri Vasudeva chikuram kutilam nibhadham,
Nana sugandhi kusumai swa janaadharena,
Deergham rama hudhayagam madhanam dhunandam,
Dhyeye ambuvaharuchiram hrudhyabja madhye. 15
I meditate the curly dense and long hair of the lord,
Made up by his people with many scented flowers ,
Which is very long and attracts the mind of Lakshmi,
And which is pretty with the colour of the rich water bearing cloud.
Meghaakaaram soma Surya prakasam,
Subrhoonasam sacra vapaika manam,
Lokatheetham pundaree kaaya thaksham,
Vidhyucchelam cha aasrayeham thwaporvam. 16
I submit myself to the lord with lightning like cloths,
Who resembles the cloud and shines like moon and sun,
Who has pretty eye lashes and a prominent nose,
Who is beyond the world and has lotus like eyes.
Dheenam heenam sevayaa dhaiva gathya,
Papai sthapai pooritham may sareeram.
LObhakrantham soka mohaadhi vidham,
Krupa drushtya pahi maam Vasudeva. 17
Though having a mind filled with sins and pain,
And also oppressed and down trodden,
And caught in the net of wants and miserliness,
Since I do service to you, due to grace of God,
Please see me with mercy and save me.
Ye bhakthyabhyam dhyayamaanam manognam,
Vyakthim vishno Shodasa sloka pushpai,
Sththwa nathwa poojayithwa vidhigna,
Shudha muktha brahma soukhyam prayanthi. 18
Those people who sing these sixteen verses on Lord Vishnu,
Which are flowers that steal the heart
And then salute the god and then worship him with devotion,
Would attain pure salvation and at the end attain peaceful happiness.
Padmerithamidham punyam shivena paribhashitham,
Dhannyam yasaya mayushyam swargyam swashtyanam param. 19
This prayer first chanted by Goddess Lakshmi and retold by Lord Shiva,
Would grant money , fame , long life and good life always.
Padanthi yea mahaa bhaagasthe muchyanthe amhaso akhilaal,
Dharmartha kama mokshaanaam parathreha phala pradham. 20
Those people who are great and who read this prayer,
Would get rid of all sins of the world and would attain,
Dharma , Kama and Mokshaa in this and later world.
Ithi Sri Kalki Purane anubhagawathe Bhavishye,
Padma proktho Vishnu sthava raja sampoornam.
Thus ends the king of all prayers addressed to Lord Vishnu,
As told by Goddess Lakshmi occurring in Kalki Purana in the chapter
On the future of devotees..
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Dhana Lakshmi Stotram
Dhana Lakshmi Stotram
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Here is a prayer addressed to Dhana Lakshmi , the goddess of wealth. Goddess Parvathi asks Shiva , as to how , the poor, the timid and family men can become wealthy. He then teaches her this great prayer , addressed to Goddess Parvathi herself. This indicates that the Goddess Parvathi also can be worshipped as the giver of wealth.)
Dhanadha Uvacha:-
Devi deva mupa gamya neelakandam mama priyam,
Krupaya Parvathi praha Sankaram , Karunakaram. 1
Dhanadha said:-
The goddess went near Lord with the blue neck, who is dear to me,
And with kindness Goddess Parvathi asked Sankara , the doer of mercy.
Devyuvacha:-
Bruhi, vallabha saadhoonaam , daridhraanaam, kudumbinaam,
Daridhra dalanopayamanchasaiva dhana pradham. 2
The Goddess said:-
My dear, please tell me how, the timid, the poor and family men,
Would cross over poverty and get wealth bestowed on them.
Shiva Uvacha:-
Poojyan Parvathi vakhya midhamaha Maheswara,
Uchitham Jagad Ambaasi thava bhoothanukampaya. 3
The God of all, then praised the words of Parvathi,
And told, that it was apt for mother of the world,
To ask this ,as she has compassion to all beings.
Saseetham Sanujam Ramam SAanjaneyam Sahanugam,
Pranamya paramanandam Vakshyeham stotra muthamam. 4
After Saluting Lord Rama, along with Sita, his brothers,
And Anjaneya, I am telling the great prayer with great happiness.
Dhanadham sradhaanaanaam sadhya sulabha karakam,
Yogakshema karam sathyam , sathyameva vacho mama. 5
My words are indeed true that this prayer to the giver of wealth would,
Bless the devoted ones with wealth and all sort of comforts.
Patantha Pataayanthopi Brahmanai asthikothamai,
Dhana laabho bhaved aasu nasamethi daridhradha. 6
Reading or getting it read by Brahmins devoted to religion,
Would immediately lead to earning of money and poverty will be killed
Bhoobhavamsa bhoothyai bhakthi kalpa lathaam shubhaam,
Prarthayathaam yadhaa kaamam kamadhenuswa roopinam. 7
I pray you, who exists as prosperity in earth ,
To be the wish giving perennial tree to devotees,
And assume the form of the divine wish fulfilling cow.
Dhanadhe dhandhe devi, dhana seele dhayakare,
THwam praseedha mahesaani , yadhartha prathayamyaham. 8
Oh Goddess Dhanadha*, who is the wealth giver,
Who is habitually a giver and one who shows mercy,
You please be pleased , Oh consort of Mahesa**,
For I am praying to you to grant wealth.
*giver of wealth **Lord Shiva
Dharaamara priye punye dhanye dhanadha poojithe,
Sudhanam dharmike devi yajamanasya sathwaram. 9
Oh Goddess who likes the devas of earth,
Oh holy one , Oh blessed one , Oh Goddess worshipped by Kubhera*,
Please grant immediately the blessed wealth to him who worships you.
*The deva who is guardian of wealth
Ramye, rudhrapriye roope Ramaroope rathi priye,
Shikhi sakha mano murthi praseedha pranathe mayi. 10
Oh Pretty one, Oh darling of Rudra, Oh Goddess with good form,
Oh Goddess who is attractive, Oh Goddess who is liked by Rathi*,
Oh Goddess who is in the mind of friend of peacock, Krishna,
Please be kind to me who is saluting your feet.
*Wife of the God of love
Aaraktha charanom bhoje, Sidhi sarvartha dhayike,
Divyambaradhare divye, divyamalanu shobhithe. 11
Hey Goddess whose feet is like blood red lotus,
Hey Goddess who blesses with all divine powers,
Oh Holy one who wears divine silk cloths,
Oh Goddess who shines in the divine garland,
Samastha guna sampanne , Sarva lakshana lakshithe,
Saratchandra mukhe neele , Neela neeraja lochane, 12
Hey Goddess who is having all good qualities,
Hey Goddess who is blessed with all good qualities,
Oh goddess of wealth whose face is like the full moon of spring,
Oh Goddess who has eyes like the blue lotus,
Chanchareeka chamoo charu , sree hara kutilaalake,
Mathe bhagawathi matha, kala kanda ravamruthe, 13
Oh Goddess who has curly tresses and wears a garland,
Which is followed by an army of bees,
Oh Mother, Oh divine mother whose voice is like nectar,
Haasavalokanai , divyair bhakthi chinthapaharike,
Roopa lavanya tharunya karunya guna bhaajane, 14
Oh Goddess who with her ever smiling glances,
Removes all the worries of her devotees,
Oh Goddess who is the reservoir of beauty,
Youth and mercifulness in plenty,
Kwanath kankana manjeere , lasad leela karambhuje,
Rudhra prakasithe thathwe Dharmaadhaare dharalaye, 15
Oh Goddess whose anklets make tinkling sound,
Oh Goddess who is playful and has lotus like hands,
Oh Goddess Who makes Lord Rudra shine ,
Oh Goddess who is the philosophy,
And oh Goddess who is the basis of Dharma in earth,
Prayacha yajamanaya dhanam dharmaka sadhanam,
Matha sthwam may avilambena dhisaswa Jagadambike. 16
Please provide wealth to him who is the chief of rituals,
And also provide him wealth so that he does Dharma,
Oh Mother without any more delay shower me this wealth,
Oh Goddess who is the mother of the universe.
Krupaya karunasagare prathidham kuru may shubhe,
Vasudhe vasudha roope vasu vasava vandhithe. 17
Oh ocean of mercy , please bless my requests which are good,
Oh Earth, Oh Goddess who has the form of earth ,
Who is being saluted by Vasus and Lord Indra.
Dhanadhe yajamanasya varadhe varadha bhava,
Brahmanyai Brahmanai poojyeparvathi shiva shankare. 18
Oh goddess of wealth who is worshipped by Brahma and Brahmins,
Who is Parvathi along with Lord Shiva, bless the doer of rituals and be pleased.
Stotram Daridrya vyadhi samanam sudhana pradham,
Sreekare Shankare sreedhe praseedha mayi kinkare. 19
This prayer removes poverty and diseases and blesses with wealth,
And Oh Goddess Shankari* who bestows wealth and splendour,
Please bless with kindness me who is your servant.
* The consort of Sankara
Parvatheesa prasadena suresa kinkareridham,
Sradhaya yea padishyanthi Patayishyathi bhakthitha. 20
Sahasramayutham laksham dhana labho bhavedbhavam,
Dhanadhaya namasthubhyam nidhi padmadhipaya cha,
Bhavathu thwad pasadaanme, dhana dhanyadhi sampadha. 21
He who reads or gets read with sincerity and devotion,
This prayer by the king of devas , who is the servant,
Of the Goddess Parvathi and who got it because of her grace,
Would be blessed , with wealth in thousands and millions.
I salute you the wealth giver , who is the creator of wealth,
And by your grace , I would become greatly wealthy.
Ithi Dhana Laksahmi sthothram sampoornam
Thus ends the prayer to Goddess Dhanalakshmi.
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Here is a prayer addressed to Dhana Lakshmi , the goddess of wealth. Goddess Parvathi asks Shiva , as to how , the poor, the timid and family men can become wealthy. He then teaches her this great prayer , addressed to Goddess Parvathi herself. This indicates that the Goddess Parvathi also can be worshipped as the giver of wealth.)
Dhanadha Uvacha:-
Devi deva mupa gamya neelakandam mama priyam,
Krupaya Parvathi praha Sankaram , Karunakaram. 1
Dhanadha said:-
The goddess went near Lord with the blue neck, who is dear to me,
And with kindness Goddess Parvathi asked Sankara , the doer of mercy.
Devyuvacha:-
Bruhi, vallabha saadhoonaam , daridhraanaam, kudumbinaam,
Daridhra dalanopayamanchasaiva dhana pradham. 2
The Goddess said:-
My dear, please tell me how, the timid, the poor and family men,
Would cross over poverty and get wealth bestowed on them.
Shiva Uvacha:-
Poojyan Parvathi vakhya midhamaha Maheswara,
Uchitham Jagad Ambaasi thava bhoothanukampaya. 3
The God of all, then praised the words of Parvathi,
And told, that it was apt for mother of the world,
To ask this ,as she has compassion to all beings.
Saseetham Sanujam Ramam SAanjaneyam Sahanugam,
Pranamya paramanandam Vakshyeham stotra muthamam. 4
After Saluting Lord Rama, along with Sita, his brothers,
And Anjaneya, I am telling the great prayer with great happiness.
Dhanadham sradhaanaanaam sadhya sulabha karakam,
Yogakshema karam sathyam , sathyameva vacho mama. 5
My words are indeed true that this prayer to the giver of wealth would,
Bless the devoted ones with wealth and all sort of comforts.
Patantha Pataayanthopi Brahmanai asthikothamai,
Dhana laabho bhaved aasu nasamethi daridhradha. 6
Reading or getting it read by Brahmins devoted to religion,
Would immediately lead to earning of money and poverty will be killed
Bhoobhavamsa bhoothyai bhakthi kalpa lathaam shubhaam,
Prarthayathaam yadhaa kaamam kamadhenuswa roopinam. 7
I pray you, who exists as prosperity in earth ,
To be the wish giving perennial tree to devotees,
And assume the form of the divine wish fulfilling cow.
Dhanadhe dhandhe devi, dhana seele dhayakare,
THwam praseedha mahesaani , yadhartha prathayamyaham. 8
Oh Goddess Dhanadha*, who is the wealth giver,
Who is habitually a giver and one who shows mercy,
You please be pleased , Oh consort of Mahesa**,
For I am praying to you to grant wealth.
*giver of wealth **Lord Shiva
Dharaamara priye punye dhanye dhanadha poojithe,
Sudhanam dharmike devi yajamanasya sathwaram. 9
Oh Goddess who likes the devas of earth,
Oh holy one , Oh blessed one , Oh Goddess worshipped by Kubhera*,
Please grant immediately the blessed wealth to him who worships you.
*The deva who is guardian of wealth
Ramye, rudhrapriye roope Ramaroope rathi priye,
Shikhi sakha mano murthi praseedha pranathe mayi. 10
Oh Pretty one, Oh darling of Rudra, Oh Goddess with good form,
Oh Goddess who is attractive, Oh Goddess who is liked by Rathi*,
Oh Goddess who is in the mind of friend of peacock, Krishna,
Please be kind to me who is saluting your feet.
*Wife of the God of love
Aaraktha charanom bhoje, Sidhi sarvartha dhayike,
Divyambaradhare divye, divyamalanu shobhithe. 11
Hey Goddess whose feet is like blood red lotus,
Hey Goddess who blesses with all divine powers,
Oh Holy one who wears divine silk cloths,
Oh Goddess who shines in the divine garland,
Samastha guna sampanne , Sarva lakshana lakshithe,
Saratchandra mukhe neele , Neela neeraja lochane, 12
Hey Goddess who is having all good qualities,
Hey Goddess who is blessed with all good qualities,
Oh goddess of wealth whose face is like the full moon of spring,
Oh Goddess who has eyes like the blue lotus,
Chanchareeka chamoo charu , sree hara kutilaalake,
Mathe bhagawathi matha, kala kanda ravamruthe, 13
Oh Goddess who has curly tresses and wears a garland,
Which is followed by an army of bees,
Oh Mother, Oh divine mother whose voice is like nectar,
Haasavalokanai , divyair bhakthi chinthapaharike,
Roopa lavanya tharunya karunya guna bhaajane, 14
Oh Goddess who with her ever smiling glances,
Removes all the worries of her devotees,
Oh Goddess who is the reservoir of beauty,
Youth and mercifulness in plenty,
Kwanath kankana manjeere , lasad leela karambhuje,
Rudhra prakasithe thathwe Dharmaadhaare dharalaye, 15
Oh Goddess whose anklets make tinkling sound,
Oh Goddess who is playful and has lotus like hands,
Oh Goddess Who makes Lord Rudra shine ,
Oh Goddess who is the philosophy,
And oh Goddess who is the basis of Dharma in earth,
Prayacha yajamanaya dhanam dharmaka sadhanam,
Matha sthwam may avilambena dhisaswa Jagadambike. 16
Please provide wealth to him who is the chief of rituals,
And also provide him wealth so that he does Dharma,
Oh Mother without any more delay shower me this wealth,
Oh Goddess who is the mother of the universe.
Krupaya karunasagare prathidham kuru may shubhe,
Vasudhe vasudha roope vasu vasava vandhithe. 17
Oh ocean of mercy , please bless my requests which are good,
Oh Earth, Oh Goddess who has the form of earth ,
Who is being saluted by Vasus and Lord Indra.
Dhanadhe yajamanasya varadhe varadha bhava,
Brahmanyai Brahmanai poojyeparvathi shiva shankare. 18
Oh goddess of wealth who is worshipped by Brahma and Brahmins,
Who is Parvathi along with Lord Shiva, bless the doer of rituals and be pleased.
Stotram Daridrya vyadhi samanam sudhana pradham,
Sreekare Shankare sreedhe praseedha mayi kinkare. 19
This prayer removes poverty and diseases and blesses with wealth,
And Oh Goddess Shankari* who bestows wealth and splendour,
Please bless with kindness me who is your servant.
* The consort of Sankara
Parvatheesa prasadena suresa kinkareridham,
Sradhaya yea padishyanthi Patayishyathi bhakthitha. 20
Sahasramayutham laksham dhana labho bhavedbhavam,
Dhanadhaya namasthubhyam nidhi padmadhipaya cha,
Bhavathu thwad pasadaanme, dhana dhanyadhi sampadha. 21
He who reads or gets read with sincerity and devotion,
This prayer by the king of devas , who is the servant,
Of the Goddess Parvathi and who got it because of her grace,
Would be blessed , with wealth in thousands and millions.
I salute you the wealth giver , who is the creator of wealth,
And by your grace , I would become greatly wealthy.
Ithi Dhana Laksahmi sthothram sampoornam
Thus ends the prayer to Goddess Dhanalakshmi.
Maha Sastha Sthuthi
Maha Sastha Sthuthi
(Prayer addressed to great Sastha)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Sastha is the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu , who took the form of Mohini. He has two wives, Poorna and Pushkala. There are large number of temples dedicated to Sastha in the Thirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Many People believe that Ayyanar, the guardian God presiding outside many villages in Tamil Nadu is indeed a form of Sastha. In Kerala he is worshipped as Ayyappan, the son brought up by the King of Pndalam. However Ayyappa is unmarried and is a naishtika Brahmachari.
I have taken this stotram from the Tamil magazine Kumudam Bhakthi. Since I have not seen the Devanagari original, some phonetic mistakes may be there. Apart from that this prayer is addressed to Brahadeeswara (great God) . I have not seen any reference where Lord Ayyappa is addressed by this name.. Indirect references in the prayer does indicate that it is indeed is addressed to Dharma Sastha.)
Sithi hayamadeeruhya sancharantham,
Sritha jana chinthitha poorane pravrutham,
Hithakaramanisam sadhaam mahantham,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 1
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who travels in a blue coloured horse,
Who fulfills wishes of devotees coming to him,
Who is partial to sages and is always greatest.
Hariharathanu sambhavam supoornam,
Suramuni chitha janaischa vandhyamaanam,
Varasithama vaaranedrayaanam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 2
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who was made possible by Lord Vishnu and Shiva,
Who is complete, who is saluted by Sidhas and men,
And who travels on a white exuberant elephant.
Vanabhuvi mrugaayaam sada charantham,
Dhanujaa kulathakarodhya thoru kundam,
Kanakamani vichithra bhooshanam tham,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 3
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who always hunts animals that wander in the forest,
Who is the reason for destruction of clans of asuras,
Who is armed with a spear and who is ornamented,
With several ornaments made of very rare gems and gold.
Sarad amala sudhamsu bimba vakthram,
Dharani sudhaakara veedhi hothra nethram,
Sura tharu suma bhooshidhoru gathram,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 4
I always salute that God who is very great,
Whose face is similar to the face of moon of spring,
Who looks at earth with moon like eyes,
And whose limbs are decorated by divine flowers.
Vanabhuvi sanakadhi sevyamaanam,
Manujavarai ranisam prapoojyamaanam,
Jananamruthivihinathaam dhadhaanam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 5
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who is being praised by sages like Sanaka in the forest,
Who is always worshipped by noble among humans,
And who removes the fears of birth and death.
Pranavatharu vihangamadhi devam ,
Gunamaya samsmruthikananorudhavam,
Ganapathi guha sannudha prabhavam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 6
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who lives in the tree of Om like a bird,
Who is the fire which destroys the dark forest of birth and death,
And who is the one who is praised by Lord Ganapathi and Subramanya.
Suraparibrooda sevathangri yugmam,
Guru mahivathma drusaam vishuddha thathwam,
Giri guha rathalesu sannivishtam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 7
I always salute that God who is very great,
Whose two feet are served by all devas including Indra,
Who is the form of purity that is the teacher of all,
And who has positioned himself in the cave in the mountain.
Ajama maranadhipam varishtam,
Gaja ripu prushtakathoru rathna peedam,
Vijitha madana sundaram garishtam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 8
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who is the noble God who has won over death,
Who sits on a gem studded seat on a lion,
Who is great and wins in beauty, that God of love.
Ithinathi mathulaam Mahesa soono,
Hrudhi nitharamanu chinthayan swaroopam,
SAdhu pasu sitha sampadhaam nivasam,
Pari padathe brahadheeswara prasadaath. 9
If one reads this story of the son of shiva,
Meditating in the mind his form,
Due to blessings of the great God,
He would be blessed with wealth , sons and home.
(Prayer addressed to great Sastha)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Sastha is the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu , who took the form of Mohini. He has two wives, Poorna and Pushkala. There are large number of temples dedicated to Sastha in the Thirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. Many People believe that Ayyanar, the guardian God presiding outside many villages in Tamil Nadu is indeed a form of Sastha. In Kerala he is worshipped as Ayyappan, the son brought up by the King of Pndalam. However Ayyappa is unmarried and is a naishtika Brahmachari.
I have taken this stotram from the Tamil magazine Kumudam Bhakthi. Since I have not seen the Devanagari original, some phonetic mistakes may be there. Apart from that this prayer is addressed to Brahadeeswara (great God) . I have not seen any reference where Lord Ayyappa is addressed by this name.. Indirect references in the prayer does indicate that it is indeed is addressed to Dharma Sastha.)
Sithi hayamadeeruhya sancharantham,
Sritha jana chinthitha poorane pravrutham,
Hithakaramanisam sadhaam mahantham,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 1
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who travels in a blue coloured horse,
Who fulfills wishes of devotees coming to him,
Who is partial to sages and is always greatest.
Hariharathanu sambhavam supoornam,
Suramuni chitha janaischa vandhyamaanam,
Varasithama vaaranedrayaanam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 2
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who was made possible by Lord Vishnu and Shiva,
Who is complete, who is saluted by Sidhas and men,
And who travels on a white exuberant elephant.
Vanabhuvi mrugaayaam sada charantham,
Dhanujaa kulathakarodhya thoru kundam,
Kanakamani vichithra bhooshanam tham,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 3
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who always hunts animals that wander in the forest,
Who is the reason for destruction of clans of asuras,
Who is armed with a spear and who is ornamented,
With several ornaments made of very rare gems and gold.
Sarad amala sudhamsu bimba vakthram,
Dharani sudhaakara veedhi hothra nethram,
Sura tharu suma bhooshidhoru gathram,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 4
I always salute that God who is very great,
Whose face is similar to the face of moon of spring,
Who looks at earth with moon like eyes,
And whose limbs are decorated by divine flowers.
Vanabhuvi sanakadhi sevyamaanam,
Manujavarai ranisam prapoojyamaanam,
Jananamruthivihinathaam dhadhaanam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 5
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who is being praised by sages like Sanaka in the forest,
Who is always worshipped by noble among humans,
And who removes the fears of birth and death.
Pranavatharu vihangamadhi devam ,
Gunamaya samsmruthikananorudhavam,
Ganapathi guha sannudha prabhavam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 6
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who lives in the tree of Om like a bird,
Who is the fire which destroys the dark forest of birth and death,
And who is the one who is praised by Lord Ganapathi and Subramanya.
Suraparibrooda sevathangri yugmam,
Guru mahivathma drusaam vishuddha thathwam,
Giri guha rathalesu sannivishtam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 7
I always salute that God who is very great,
Whose two feet are served by all devas including Indra,
Who is the form of purity that is the teacher of all,
And who has positioned himself in the cave in the mountain.
Ajama maranadhipam varishtam,
Gaja ripu prushtakathoru rathna peedam,
Vijitha madana sundaram garishtam,
Sathathamaham Brahadeeswaram prapadhye. 8
I always salute that God who is very great,
Who is the noble God who has won over death,
Who sits on a gem studded seat on a lion,
Who is great and wins in beauty, that God of love.
Ithinathi mathulaam Mahesa soono,
Hrudhi nitharamanu chinthayan swaroopam,
SAdhu pasu sitha sampadhaam nivasam,
Pari padathe brahadheeswara prasadaath. 9
If one reads this story of the son of shiva,
Meditating in the mind his form,
Due to blessings of the great God,
He would be blessed with wealth , sons and home.
Subrahmanya Gadhyam
Subrahmanya Gadyam
(Prose on Lord Subrahmanya)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Most of the Hindu prayers are in verse. A form of verse called Dandakam, does not limit the number of words in a line. Still , it is also termed as Sanskrit Verse. Here is a very, very rare prayer Addressed to Lord Subrahmanya in prose. Similar to Dandakam, this entire prayer consists of only one Sanskrit sentence.)
Purahara nandhana, Ripukula bhanjana , Dinakara koti roopa,
Parihrutha loka thapa , Sikheendra vahana, Mahendra palana,
Oh son of the lord who destroyed three cities, Oh destroyer of all enemies, Oh god who has the form of billions of Suns, Oh God who removes pain of the people of this world, Oh god who travels on king of birds, Oh God who takes care of Indra,
Vidhrutha sakala bhuvana moola, Vidhutha nikhila dhanujakoola, Thapasa samaradhitha, Papaja vikaradhitham Tharunya vijitha maraakaara, Karunya salilapooraadhaara,
Oh root of all known worlds, Oh God who can sweep away ogres like a flake of cotton, Oh God who is being worshipped by sages, Oh God who is beyond emotions created by sins, Oh God who has the form of the young and pretty God of love, Oh God who is the ocean full of mercy,
Mayoora vara vahana, Mahendra giri nikethana, Bhakthi para gamya, Shakthi kara ramya, Paripalitha naaka, Pura sasana paka, Nikhila loka nayaka, Giri vithari sayaka, Mahadeva bhaaga dheya,
Oh God who rides on blessed peacock, Oh God who resides on Mahendra Mountain, Oh God who can be attained through devotion, Oh pretty God who holds the Vel, Oh God who protected the land of devas, Oh God who is the son of the God who controlled the three cities , Oh God who is the Lord of all worlds, Oh God who had arrows to split the mountain, Oh God who is the great gift given by Lord Shiva,
Maha punya namadheya, Vinatha soka vaarana, Vividha loka karana, Sura vairi kaala, Pura vairi Bala, Bhava bhandana vimochana, Daladhambhuja viloochana, Karunamrutha rasa sagara, Tharunamrutha kara shekhara,
Oh God who has very many blessed names, Oh God who removes huge sorrows, Oh God of death to the enemies of Devas, Oh God who is the son of the enemy of three cities, Oh God who gives freedom from binding of life, Oh God who has eyes similar to Lotus petals, Oh God who is the ocean of the essence of pity, Oh God who wears the crescent,
Vallee maana haree vesha, Mallee mala bharee kesa, Paripalitha vibhudha loka, Parikalitha vinatha soka, Mukha vijitha chandra, Nikhila guna mandhira, Bhanu koti sadrusa roopa, Bhanu kopa bhayadha chapa, Pithru manohaari manda hasa,
Oh God who assumed the form that stole the heart of Valli, Oh God who adorns his hair with a garland of jasmine, Oh God who protected the world of devas, Oh God who removes the sorrow of those who salute you, Oh God whose face is prettier than the moon, Oh God who is the store house of all good qualities, Oh God who is similar to billions of suns, Oh God whose bow was feared by Bhanu kopa, Oh God whose smile used to steal the mind of his father,
Ripu siro dhari chandra hasa, Sruthi kalitha mani kundala, ruchi vijitha ravi mandala, Bhuja vara vijitha saala, Bhajana para manuja paala, Nava veera samsevitha, Rana dhera sambhavitha Mano haari sheela, Mahendraari keela, Kusuma vishada hasa,
Oh God who has the sword to cut the heads oh his enemies, Oh God who wears ear studs made of gems which make jingling sound, Oh God who has more brilliance than the solar system, Oh God who hands are stronger than Sala trees, Oh God who protects those who sing about you, Oh God who is saluted by the nine heroes like Veera bahu, Oh God who is appreciated by those valorous soldiers of war, Oh god whose character steal or mind, Oh God who is like the nail weapon which fights against enemies of Indra, Oh God who has a smile , which is like a fully opened flower,
Kula shikari nivasa, Vijitha karana muni sevitha, Vigatha marana jani bhashitha, Skanda pura nivasa, Nandana krutha vilasa, Kamalasana vinatha, Chathragama vinutha, Kali mala viheena krutha sevana,SArasija nikasa shubha lochana, Ahaarya vara dheera,
Oh God who lives on top of the mountains, , Oh God who is served by sages who have won over their senses, Oh God who is praised by people who have won over death, Oh God who lives in Skandapuri, Oh god who plays in the garden of heaven, Oh God who is saluted by Lord Brahma himself, Oh God who is saluted by the four Vedas, Oh God who is being served by people affected by the Kali age, Oh god who has eyes as good as the lotus flower, Oh God who is similar to the great mountain,
Anaarya vara dhoora, Vidhalitha roga jaala, Virachitha bhoga moola, Bhogheendra bhasitha, Yogheendra bhavitha, Paka sasana pari poojitha, Naka vasini kara sevitha, Vidhrutha vidhyadhara, Vidhruma hrudhyadhara, Dalitha dhanuja vedanda, Vibhudha varada kodhanda,
Oh God who cannot be attained by people who are not gentlemen, Oh God who saves those caught in the net of diseases, Oh God who is talked about by the kings of pleasure who has won over pleasure, Oh God who is in the thought process of great sages, Oh God who is worshipped by Devendra, Oh God who is served by people living in heaven, Oh God who drove out Vidhyadharas, Oh god who steals the heart by his pear like lips, Oh God who killed Gajavakrasura, Oh God who has a bow that gives boons to devas,
Paripalitha bhoosaura, Mani bhooshana bhasura, Athiramya swabhaava, Sruthi gamya prabhaava, Leela visesha thoshitha Sankara, Helaa visesham kalitha sangaram Suma samara dhana , sasa dhara vadana ,
Oh God who protects Brahmins, Oh God who shines ornamented with gems, Oh God who has bewitching good conduct, Oh God who has greatness known to Vedas, Oh God who makes Lord Shiva happy by his plays ,Oh God who can win over enemies as if it is a sport, Oh God whose victory in war is certain and Oh God who has moon like face.
Jaya Vijayeebhava, Jaya Vijayee Bhava, Jaya Vijayee bhava.
Victory and victory be yours, Victory and Victory be yours, Victory and victory be yours.,
(Prose on Lord Subrahmanya)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Most of the Hindu prayers are in verse. A form of verse called Dandakam, does not limit the number of words in a line. Still , it is also termed as Sanskrit Verse. Here is a very, very rare prayer Addressed to Lord Subrahmanya in prose. Similar to Dandakam, this entire prayer consists of only one Sanskrit sentence.)
Purahara nandhana, Ripukula bhanjana , Dinakara koti roopa,
Parihrutha loka thapa , Sikheendra vahana, Mahendra palana,
Oh son of the lord who destroyed three cities, Oh destroyer of all enemies, Oh god who has the form of billions of Suns, Oh God who removes pain of the people of this world, Oh god who travels on king of birds, Oh God who takes care of Indra,
Vidhrutha sakala bhuvana moola, Vidhutha nikhila dhanujakoola, Thapasa samaradhitha, Papaja vikaradhitham Tharunya vijitha maraakaara, Karunya salilapooraadhaara,
Oh root of all known worlds, Oh God who can sweep away ogres like a flake of cotton, Oh God who is being worshipped by sages, Oh God who is beyond emotions created by sins, Oh God who has the form of the young and pretty God of love, Oh God who is the ocean full of mercy,
Mayoora vara vahana, Mahendra giri nikethana, Bhakthi para gamya, Shakthi kara ramya, Paripalitha naaka, Pura sasana paka, Nikhila loka nayaka, Giri vithari sayaka, Mahadeva bhaaga dheya,
Oh God who rides on blessed peacock, Oh God who resides on Mahendra Mountain, Oh God who can be attained through devotion, Oh pretty God who holds the Vel, Oh God who protected the land of devas, Oh God who is the son of the God who controlled the three cities , Oh God who is the Lord of all worlds, Oh God who had arrows to split the mountain, Oh God who is the great gift given by Lord Shiva,
Maha punya namadheya, Vinatha soka vaarana, Vividha loka karana, Sura vairi kaala, Pura vairi Bala, Bhava bhandana vimochana, Daladhambhuja viloochana, Karunamrutha rasa sagara, Tharunamrutha kara shekhara,
Oh God who has very many blessed names, Oh God who removes huge sorrows, Oh God of death to the enemies of Devas, Oh God who is the son of the enemy of three cities, Oh God who gives freedom from binding of life, Oh God who has eyes similar to Lotus petals, Oh God who is the ocean of the essence of pity, Oh God who wears the crescent,
Vallee maana haree vesha, Mallee mala bharee kesa, Paripalitha vibhudha loka, Parikalitha vinatha soka, Mukha vijitha chandra, Nikhila guna mandhira, Bhanu koti sadrusa roopa, Bhanu kopa bhayadha chapa, Pithru manohaari manda hasa,
Oh God who assumed the form that stole the heart of Valli, Oh God who adorns his hair with a garland of jasmine, Oh God who protected the world of devas, Oh God who removes the sorrow of those who salute you, Oh God whose face is prettier than the moon, Oh God who is the store house of all good qualities, Oh God who is similar to billions of suns, Oh God whose bow was feared by Bhanu kopa, Oh God whose smile used to steal the mind of his father,
Ripu siro dhari chandra hasa, Sruthi kalitha mani kundala, ruchi vijitha ravi mandala, Bhuja vara vijitha saala, Bhajana para manuja paala, Nava veera samsevitha, Rana dhera sambhavitha Mano haari sheela, Mahendraari keela, Kusuma vishada hasa,
Oh God who has the sword to cut the heads oh his enemies, Oh God who wears ear studs made of gems which make jingling sound, Oh God who has more brilliance than the solar system, Oh God who hands are stronger than Sala trees, Oh God who protects those who sing about you, Oh God who is saluted by the nine heroes like Veera bahu, Oh God who is appreciated by those valorous soldiers of war, Oh god whose character steal or mind, Oh God who is like the nail weapon which fights against enemies of Indra, Oh God who has a smile , which is like a fully opened flower,
Kula shikari nivasa, Vijitha karana muni sevitha, Vigatha marana jani bhashitha, Skanda pura nivasa, Nandana krutha vilasa, Kamalasana vinatha, Chathragama vinutha, Kali mala viheena krutha sevana,SArasija nikasa shubha lochana, Ahaarya vara dheera,
Oh God who lives on top of the mountains, , Oh God who is served by sages who have won over their senses, Oh God who is praised by people who have won over death, Oh God who lives in Skandapuri, Oh god who plays in the garden of heaven, Oh God who is saluted by Lord Brahma himself, Oh God who is saluted by the four Vedas, Oh God who is being served by people affected by the Kali age, Oh god who has eyes as good as the lotus flower, Oh God who is similar to the great mountain,
Anaarya vara dhoora, Vidhalitha roga jaala, Virachitha bhoga moola, Bhogheendra bhasitha, Yogheendra bhavitha, Paka sasana pari poojitha, Naka vasini kara sevitha, Vidhrutha vidhyadhara, Vidhruma hrudhyadhara, Dalitha dhanuja vedanda, Vibhudha varada kodhanda,
Oh God who cannot be attained by people who are not gentlemen, Oh God who saves those caught in the net of diseases, Oh God who is talked about by the kings of pleasure who has won over pleasure, Oh God who is in the thought process of great sages, Oh God who is worshipped by Devendra, Oh God who is served by people living in heaven, Oh God who drove out Vidhyadharas, Oh god who steals the heart by his pear like lips, Oh God who killed Gajavakrasura, Oh God who has a bow that gives boons to devas,
Paripalitha bhoosaura, Mani bhooshana bhasura, Athiramya swabhaava, Sruthi gamya prabhaava, Leela visesha thoshitha Sankara, Helaa visesham kalitha sangaram Suma samara dhana , sasa dhara vadana ,
Oh God who protects Brahmins, Oh God who shines ornamented with gems, Oh God who has bewitching good conduct, Oh God who has greatness known to Vedas, Oh God who makes Lord Shiva happy by his plays ,Oh God who can win over enemies as if it is a sport, Oh God whose victory in war is certain and Oh God who has moon like face.
Jaya Vijayeebhava, Jaya Vijayee Bhava, Jaya Vijayee bhava.
Victory and victory be yours, Victory and Victory be yours, Victory and victory be yours.,
Rama Dwadasa Nama Stotram
Sri Rama Dwadasa nama stotram
(The twelve names of Lord Rama)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Om asya Sri Raama Dwadasa nama stotra maha mantrasya Eswara
rishihi Anushtup chandaha
|Sri Raamachandra devatha|
Sri Raamachandra preetyarthe Jape viniyogaha
For the great Mantra called twelve names of Rama, Lord Shiva is the sage,
Meter is Anushtup, God is Lord Ramachandra and it is chanted to please Lord Ramachandra.
Om Prathamam Sridharam vidyaadh
Dwiteeyam Raghu nayakam
Truteeyam Ramachandramcha
Chaturtham Ravananthakam
Panchamam LokaPoojyancha
Shashtamam Janaki pathim
Saptamam Vasudevam cha
SriRaamam chashtamam tatha
Navamam Jalada Syamam
Dasamam Lakshmanaagrajam
Ekadasam cha Govindam
Dwadasam Setu bandhanam
Om first is the name of he who carries Lakshmi,
Second is of the chief of Raghu clan,
Third is of the moon like Rama,
Fourth is of the killer of Ravana,
Fifth, is that of him who is venerated by the world,
Sixth is that of the Consort of Sita,
Seventh is of the one who hides the world by illusion,
Eighth is of the one who attracts all,
Ninth is the one who is of the colour of the cloud,
Tenth is of the elder brother of Lakshmana,
Eleventh is of the one who is attained by Vedas,
And twelfth is of the one who built the bridge Sethu.
Phalasruthi:
Dwadasaithani Naamani Ya pateth srunayanvithaha
Ardharatretu dwadasyaam Kushta darirdrya nasanam
Aranye chaiva sangrame AgnouBhaya nivaranam
Brahmahatya suraapaanam Gohatyaadi nivaaranam
Sapta vaaram Prapatennityam sarvaarishta nivaranam
Grahane cha Jale sthithva Nadee teere viseshataha
Aswamedha Satam punyam Brahma lokam gamishyathi
Benefits of chanting it
Those who read or hear these twelve names with devotion,
On the star Arudhra and Thithi Dwadasi would get rid of poverty and Leprosy,
Get rid of the fear of fire in forest and battle field,
And Get rid of the effects of the sin of killing a Brahmin or a cow and drinking alcohol,
If these are read daily for week, one can get rid of all problems,
Especially if it is read during eclipse or standing in water or in the banks of the river,
One would get the benefit of performing one hundred Aswamedha and go to the world of Brahma.
|| Iti Sri Skanda Puranothara Khanda Uma Maheswara Samvade
SriRaamachandra Dwaadasanaama stotram sampoornam ||
Thus ends the twelve names of Rama occurring in the discussion between Lord shiva and Uma in the after ward Of the Skanda Purana.
(The twelve names of Lord Rama)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Om asya Sri Raama Dwadasa nama stotra maha mantrasya Eswara
rishihi Anushtup chandaha
|Sri Raamachandra devatha|
Sri Raamachandra preetyarthe Jape viniyogaha
For the great Mantra called twelve names of Rama, Lord Shiva is the sage,
Meter is Anushtup, God is Lord Ramachandra and it is chanted to please Lord Ramachandra.
Om Prathamam Sridharam vidyaadh
Dwiteeyam Raghu nayakam
Truteeyam Ramachandramcha
Chaturtham Ravananthakam
Panchamam LokaPoojyancha
Shashtamam Janaki pathim
Saptamam Vasudevam cha
SriRaamam chashtamam tatha
Navamam Jalada Syamam
Dasamam Lakshmanaagrajam
Ekadasam cha Govindam
Dwadasam Setu bandhanam
Om first is the name of he who carries Lakshmi,
Second is of the chief of Raghu clan,
Third is of the moon like Rama,
Fourth is of the killer of Ravana,
Fifth, is that of him who is venerated by the world,
Sixth is that of the Consort of Sita,
Seventh is of the one who hides the world by illusion,
Eighth is of the one who attracts all,
Ninth is the one who is of the colour of the cloud,
Tenth is of the elder brother of Lakshmana,
Eleventh is of the one who is attained by Vedas,
And twelfth is of the one who built the bridge Sethu.
Phalasruthi:
Dwadasaithani Naamani Ya pateth srunayanvithaha
Ardharatretu dwadasyaam Kushta darirdrya nasanam
Aranye chaiva sangrame AgnouBhaya nivaranam
Brahmahatya suraapaanam Gohatyaadi nivaaranam
Sapta vaaram Prapatennityam sarvaarishta nivaranam
Grahane cha Jale sthithva Nadee teere viseshataha
Aswamedha Satam punyam Brahma lokam gamishyathi
Benefits of chanting it
Those who read or hear these twelve names with devotion,
On the star Arudhra and Thithi Dwadasi would get rid of poverty and Leprosy,
Get rid of the fear of fire in forest and battle field,
And Get rid of the effects of the sin of killing a Brahmin or a cow and drinking alcohol,
If these are read daily for week, one can get rid of all problems,
Especially if it is read during eclipse or standing in water or in the banks of the river,
One would get the benefit of performing one hundred Aswamedha and go to the world of Brahma.
|| Iti Sri Skanda Puranothara Khanda Uma Maheswara Samvade
SriRaamachandra Dwaadasanaama stotram sampoornam ||
Thus ends the twelve names of Rama occurring in the discussion between Lord shiva and Uma in the after ward Of the Skanda Purana.
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