Kalpaga Vinayaga Suprabatham

Kalpaga   Vinayaka   Suprabatham

Translated    by

P.R.Ramachander

( There is a very  famous  Ganesa temple  in a place called Pillayarpatti  in Tamil Nadu, where the deity is called Kalpaga  Vinayagar  )

1.Rathna pradheepa  visadeekrutha   soudha madhye  ,

Mukthasma  Garbha mani   ranchitha   hema manche  ,

Suptha sukham  Sura vadhoo kalithopacharai,

Uthishta   kalpaga   vinayaka   suprabatham.

In the  middle of  the very decorated  house shining with jewels,

On the golden cot studded   with   pearls  and gems,

You are sleeping being attended to by celestial maidens,

And  Oh  wish fulfilling   Ganesa  , please  wake , a good morning to   you.

2.Veena mrudanga   panavadhi   vichithra vadhyai,

Gayanthi   naka lalanaa  thava   punya keerthim,

Sruvannnitham  madhura geetham , amandha harshaath,

Uthishta   kalpaga   vinayaka   suprabatham.

With  the  great   instruments  like Veena, Mrudanga and other instruments playing,

The Naga  maidens      are singing   your holy songs  ,

And hearing that  sweet music , please   wake up with joy  ,

Oh wish fulfilling Ganesa  , a very good morning to you.

3.Vedaa saho upanishadaam  nikarena moorthaa,

Prahwaa pranamya  sirasaa  parameshti mukhyai,

Bhakthyaa  sthuvanthi  krutha kethara  vaang mayai thwaam,

Uthishta   kalpaga   vinayaka   suprabatham.

Seeing  your  form which is equal to  Vedas  and Upanishads ,

Shiva   and other  godly gladly saluted   with   their  head ,

And   are   praising you with devotion    using   very pleasing words,

Oh wish fulfilling Ganesa  , a very good morning to you.

4.SAptha  rishaya  sarojanir Madhu kaitabhari,

Indradhi deva  nikara   sanakadhayascha  ,

Kamkshanthi darsana ananythayaaprapanaa,

Uthishta   kalpaga   vinayaka   suprabatham.

The seven great saints  , Brahma  , Lord Vishnu ,

Sanaka   and other sages  as well as  Indra  and other devas,

Are desiring  to see you  along with several other devotees,

Oh wish fulfilling Ganesa  , a very good morning to you.

5.AAhruthya  punya salilaani  nadhi nadhebhya,

Rathnabhisheka kalasair vidhinaa  vidhijnaa,

Kamkshanthi   devam  abhishechayithum  suresam,,

Uthishta   kalpaga   vinayaka   suprabatham.

The sacred   waters   from rivers and rivers   have come,

And are   stored by Brahmins  in gem studded  pots,

And devas   are desiring  to give the sacred bath  to the lord of devas,

Oh wish fulfilling Ganesa  , a very good morning to you.

6,Vandharu brundha  hrudayambuja   Bhaskarasya,

Mandara   moola mani peeta sukhasthithasya  ,

Kumbhodharadhi  jana  mandala  mandithasya  ,

Swananda pathana  pathesthwa suprabatham.

The reverential sun of the many lotus  flowers 

The God who sits on the  gem studded  seat at the bottom of Mandhara *  tree,

The God  with is big paunch , decorated by  people,

A very good morning to you  who is the lord of the town of joy,

      Calatropis gigantean

7.Vaikunta  Padma bhava  veejitha chamarasya  ,

Suthra madharitha sitha  thapa   varanasya ,

Kumbhodharena  drutha   pada   saroruhasya ,

Bhadrasanastha nrupathe   sthava    suprabatham.

Oh God who is fanned  by  Lord Brahma   of  Vaikunta,

Oh  elephant god tamed  only  by  the formula of penance ,

Who wears  a big paunch   and lotus like feet,

A very good morning   to you  who sits like  a king on a throne.

8.SWananda  punyanagare   nava   rathna   soudhe,

Simhasane Priya vadhoom  vinvesya parswe ,

Jabali  Kasyapa Mathanga mukhyai muneendrai,

Pattabhishiktha  gananayaka   suprabatham.

In the blessed  town of joy , in the palace  made  of nine gems,

Sitting in the  throne with his darling  on the side  ,

Crowned    by Jabali  , Kashyapa  , Matanga  ,

And other great sages, A very good morning to you.

Nava Durga Raksha Manthra(Hindi)

Shri Nava Durga Raksha Mantra (Hindi)

Translated  by

P.R.Ramachander

( Here is a very simple and straight forward   prayer of protection addressing the  Nava   Durga written in Hindi   and found in
http://jaimataji.blogspot.in/2008/01/shri-nava-durga-raksha-mantra.html
This mantra is recited for protection. It is based on one calling out to the nine forms of the mother ( Nava Durga ). )

If the mantra is recited deep from the heart with love and affection, the goddess helps devotees through the obstacles in their life.

Om Shaila-putri maiya raksha karo,
Om Jaga-janani devi raksha karo;
Om Navadurga namaha,

Om Jaga-janani namaha.

Om Brahmacharini raksha karo;
Om Bhavataarini maiya raksha karo.

Om Chadraghanta Chandi raksha karo;
Om Bhayaharini maiya raksha karo.
Om Kushmanda tumhi raksha karo;
Om Shakti roopa maiya raksha karo.

Om Skanda-mata maiya meri raksha karo;
Om Jagadamba Janani raksha karo.
Om Katyaayani maiya raksha karo;
Om Paap-naashini Ambe raksha karo.
Om Kaalaratri Kali raksha karo;
Om Sukha-daati maiya raksha karo.
Om Maha-gauri maiya raksha karo;
Om Bhakti-daati raksha karo.
Om Sidhhi-daatri maiya raksha karo,
Om Nava Durga devi raksha karo;
Om Navadurga namaha,

Om Jaga-janani namaha.

OM Shaila puthri protect me ,

Om mother of universe protect me ,

Om  Nine Durgas   protect me,

Om mother  of universe   protect me  ,

Om Brahmacharini  protect me,

OM goddess who makes  me the sea of birth protect me ,

Om  Chandraganta   who killed Chanda   protect me,

Om  mother who destroys   fear  protect me,

Om Kooshmanda  , you please   protect me,

Om mother  in the form of Shakthi   protect me,

Om Skand mata   protect me,

Om mother  of the universe   protect me,

Om mother Kathyayani  protect me,

Om mother who destroys sins   protect me,

Om  Kali who is Kalarathri   protect me

Om mother who grants pleasures   protect me,

Om  mother  the great Gauri protect me

Om  giver of devotion protect me,

Om mother   sidhi  Dhatri protect me,

Om  the goddess Nava Durga  protect me,

Om salutations to Nava Durga

Om salutations to mother of universe.

Nava Durga Sthuthi

Nava   Durga   Stotram

Translated   by

P.R.Ramachander

(  Shakthi worship aimed   at the  worship of   woman as  the power  behind everything   is possibly  very unique in Hinduism.  Though  the goddess Shakthi   plays a secondary roles as consort   of Lord Vishnu, Shiva   and Lord Brahma,  right    from the upanishadic days   , her portrayal   as the unique power   which  makes   all   the gods, Pancha Bhoothas , Ashta dig Palakas etc   to act  as they do is well recognized.  During the Navarathri(Dusserah)   she  is worshipped in nine different forms  , Nava Durgas   are   those Shakthi aspects   worshipped  during different days of Navarathri. The stotra in Sanskrit script can be accessed in  http://www.indif.com/nri/mantras/navdurga_stotra.asp)

Shailaputhri

Daughter   of the mountain

Vandhe vanchathalaabhaya , CHandrardha krutha shekaraam,

Vrushaa roodaam soola dharaam  Shaila puthri yasaswini.

Salutations to Shaila puthri  , the  fulfiller   of desires ,

 Who has     the moon’s crescent , who rides   on a bull 

Brahmacharini

Unmarried maid

Dadhaanaa  kara padmabhayaam aksha maalam Kamandalu,

Devi  praseedhathu mayi,  brahchayryam    authama

Let  the incomparable   Goddess  Brahmacharini , holding in her ,

Lotus like hands    the rosary   and the water pot shower  her grace on me.

Chandra Ghanta

She who wears  a semi circular  moon.

Pindaja pravara aarooda chanda kopasthra kair yutha,

Prasadam thanu they mahyam, Chandre ghantethi  visruthaa,

Let   the  famous Chandra GHanta  , riding   on a tiger ,

 Who is intensely  violent and angry , may shower her grace on me.

Khooshmanda

The little  warm creator

Suraa sampoorna kalasam rudhirplutha meva cha,

Dadhaana hastha  padmabhyam  Khooshmanda  Shubadasthu may

Let   The Goddess  Khooshmanda  , who   has   two pots,

Full of blood   and  holds  lotus  flower  in her hand , be  kind to me.

Skanda Matha

The mother of Lord Subramanya

Simhasana gatha   nithyam , padmasritha kara   dwaya,

Shubadasthu sadaa  devi Skandamatha  Yasaswini.

Let the renowned Skanda Mata   who sits  on the throne,

Who has   lotus flowers in both  her hands  , be kind to me.

Kathyayini

Daughter  of sage Kathyayana

Chandra hasojjwala karaa , sardhula vara  vahana,

Kathyayini Shubham dadhya devi  dhanava ghathini.

Let   Goddess Kathyayini  , who holds   the shining  Chandrahasa ,

Who rides  on the imperial lion  and  who is the killer of asuras  give me good things.

Kala Rathri

Dark night

Yeka veni japa karnapuraa , nagnaa khara  sthitha,

Lambhoshti  karnika karni , thailabhyaktha sareerini,

Vama pado llasad allohalathatha kanda bhooshanaa,

 Vardhana murdha dwajaa  Krishna Kalarathrir Bhayangari.

Let the  fearsome black  Kalarathri , who has   one braid  ,

Who decorates herself with a rose and lotus flower ,

Has ornaments in her ears  ,  who is   naked ,

Who rides on a donkey , who has  long lips  ,

Who has  applied    oil   all over her body,

 Who wears   several  coloured ornaments,

Remove    the darkness   of my ignorance.

Mahagauri

The pure white goddess

Swethe Vrushe samarooda  , swethambaradhara   suchi,

Maha Gauri shubham dadhyath maha deva pramodhadhaa.

Let the Mahagauri   who rides  on a white bull  , who is dressed in white,

Who is pure  , give me auspeciosness and make  Lord Shiva happy.

Sidhi Dhatri

Giver  of occult powers

Sidha Gandharwa  yakshaa vaira asurai amarar api,

Sevyamaanaa  sadaa bhooyath  Sdhidhaa  Sidhi Dhayini

Let the Sidhi Dhathri    who is    always    served   by

Sidhas, Gandarwas , Yakshas   , asuras  and devas,

Always   give   me victory in every venture.

Dasa Maha Vidhya Sthuthi

Dasa Maha Vidhya   Sthuthi

(Prayer of the ten great  wisdoms)

Translated    by

P.R.Ramachander

(  Shakteyas , worship  the goddess  Parvathi in her   ten different aspects . This great stotra was   taken from     http://hindupad.com/dasamahavidya/dasamahavidya-stotra-dashamahavidya-stotram/ )

  

Mahakali

(The goddess   with ten heads , black as night  and has a   horrific and fearful  appearance.  She is represented to be standing  on Lord Shiva who is lying down.She is considered   to represent all the  ten Maha Vidhyas. While she blesses   her devotees with all their wants, worship of her   is believed   to remove  Sani dosha)

1.Maha devi  maha kala  Priya sakhi ,

Gauri  Kaushikhi  nama Vikhyate ,

Maha   Kali   Namosthuthe

Salutations   to Maha Kali,

Who is the great goddess, the great companion of  Lord Shiva,

Who is   well known as   Gauri and  Kaushiki.

Tara  Devi

(She is blue in colour , wears   a  necklace of corpses . She has only  one head  stand on Lord Shiva  . She is supposed to shower motherly instinct  and is the Goddess of knowledge  . She is suppose   to  give wisdom, profit in business   and is suppose   to be  effective against Guru   Dosha)

2.Munda mala vibhooshithe neela  rupinee ,

Yeka jata  neela Saraswathi nama Vikhyathe,

Tara   devi namosthuthe.

Salutations    to Goddess  Tara  ,

Who wears   the necklaces  of dead  bodies,

Who is    blue   in colour  ,

Who is well known as   Yeka Jata    and Neela Saraswathi.

Chinna  mastha

   ( The very ferocious form of the goddess. She   is red in colour , with severed head , drinks  blood  and stands on a   couple in copulation.  She is supposed   to grant courage   to fight with enemies. Magicians also worship her   to cause   harm to someone.)

3.Rudhira  pana  priye , khaditha   Siro rupini,

Rakthakesi , chinnabala   nama vikhyathe  ,

Chinnamastha   namosthuthe

Salutations   to Goddess  Chinnamastha  ,

Who likes to drink blood , who appears   without head,

Who is well known as  Rakthakesi  and Chinna bala.

Shodasi or Laitha  Maha Tripura  Sundari

     She  is of golden colour  and is normally depicted   together with Lord Shiva. Sitting on a throne or seat   with four legs. She is the supreme goddess  and removes   the dosha    due to Budha.

4.Shodasa Kala paripoorne AAdhya Shakthi roopini  ,

Sri Vidhya  Pancha vakthra  nama   Vikhyathe ,

Shodasi  namosthuthe

Salutations    to the Goddess  Shodasi  ,

Who has  completed   sixteen years of age  ,

Who has    the  l,ook of the primeval power ,

Who is well known as   Srividhya   and Panchavakthra

Bhuvaneswari

       She is the goddess   of the universe. She is normally depicted with four hands,  with goad, rope and the other  two showing giving boons and another protection. She removes   Chandra Dosha.

5,Pasankusa dari durgam asura   samharini,

Shatakshi sakambari   nama Vikhyathe  ,

BHuvaneswari namosthuthe.

Salutations   to Goddess  BHuvaneswari,

Who holds    the rope and the goad ,

Who kills    very ferocious     asuras ,

Who is well known as   Shatakshi  and Sakambari

Bhairavi

     She is mother to the good people   terror to bad ones. She is seen holding book, rosary, and making fear-dispelling and boon-conferring gestures. She is also known as Baala or Tripurabhairavi.

6.Arunambara  dari , pranava   roopini ,

Yogeeswari , Uma  nama  vikhyathe  ,

Tripura BHairavi  Namosthuthe

Salutations to Goddess   Tripura BHairavi  ,

Who wears   cloths of the  red purple colour,

Who has  the form of letter  “Om”,

Who is well known as Yogeswari   and   Uma

Dhoomavathi

Dhumavati represents the fearsome aspect of Devi, the Hindu Divine Mother. She is  of smoky colour  , an old, ugly widow (I,e Withoutr Shiva)  and is associated with things considered inauspicious and unattractive in Hinduism, such as the crow and the Chaturmas period. The goddess is often depicted on a horseless chariot or riding a crow, usually in a cremation ground.She is supposed   to remove Rahu Dosha. 

7.Dushta abichara   dwamsini , kaka dwaja   Radha  roode,

Suthara  thamasi nama  Vikhyathe  ,

Dhoomavathi  namosthuthe

Salutations to Goddess   Dhoomavathi  ,

Who   destroys   the attack of black magic ,

Who rides on a chariot   with flag of crow  ,

Who is well known as   Suthara   and Thamsi

Bagalamukhi

Bagalamukhi has a golden complexion and her dress is yellow. She sits in a golden throne in the midst of an ocean of nectar full of yellow lotuses. A crescent moon adorns her head. She is believed   to have the power   to remove Kuja    Dosha,

8.Pitambara  dari shathru   bhaya  nivarini,

Jwalamuki  Vaishhnavi nama  Vikhyathe  ,

Bagala Mukhi namosthuthe

Salutations to Goddess   BHagalamuki ,

Who wears   yellow silk   cloths ,

Who removes fear   as well as enemies ,

Who is well known as  Jwalamukhi    and Vaishnavi

Matangi

 She is considered as the Tantric form of Sarasvati, the goddess of music and learning. Like Sarasvati, Matangi governs speech, music, knowledge and the arts. Her worship is prescribed to acquire supernatural powers, especially gaining control over enemies, attracting people to oneself, acquiring mastery over the arts and gaining supreme knowledge.. Those with family problems worship her to get peace .

9.Ardha   chandra dhari , Kadamba vana   vasini,

Vaagdevi Saraswathi nama  Vikhyathe ,

Matangi namosthuthe.

Salutations     to goddess  Matangi,

Who wears   the crescent  and lives in a garden of Kadamba trees,

Who  is well known as   Vaagdevi   and Saraswathi

Kamalathmika

   She is of golden complexion, sits on a lotus flower and is bathed by four elephants, She removes the Shukra   dosha.

10.Suvarna  kanthi samanvithe , maha Vishnu   sahacharini ,

BHargavi Mahalakshmi  nama vikhyathe  ,

Kamala  Namosthuthe

Salutations    to Goddess  Kamala,

Who has a  golden aura  and is companion of Maha Vishnu ,

Who is well known as Bharagavi and  Mahalakshmi  

Phala Sruthi

Dasa maha vidhya stotram  sarva shathru  roga nivaranam,

SArva sampath karam, puthra pouthradhi vardhanam.

Effect of chanting

This prayer addressed to the ten great Vidhyas ,

Destroys  all diseases   and all enemies ,

Gives    all types of wealth    and leads to increase of sons and grand sons.

Ashta Lakshmi Stotram III

Ashta Lakshmi Stotra-III

Composed by

Sri Srinivasa

Translated   by

P.R,Ramachander

    ( I have already translated   two stotras  already  and put in my blog/web site   and hence  this   is  Ashta Lalakshmi   Stotra –III)

1.AAdhi Lakshmi

Angana  jana   vandhithe   akhila  Aadi Lakshmi namosthuthe,

Indunaa saha  Sindhu garbhaja, eesa Sundari sevithe ,

Unmisha nava   pankajasraya, ooru nirjitha   rambake,

Raksha maam  kamalalaye  , sarnagatham  paripahi maam.

Salutations to the  primeval Lakshmi  who is saluted by all   ladies,

To you who were born from sea   along    with   the moon,

To you who are  served  by    pretty   divine  ladies,

To you who   are   with the   freshly  opened  lotus flower,

And To you whose pretty thighs wins over those  of the Apsara maiden Rambha,

I  am seeking  your protection   and so protect me   Goddess  who lives  in Lotus flower.

2.SAnthana Lakshmi

Santhathim mama santhanoshi   santhanalakshmi namosthuthe  ,

SAdu   vrundha   samasrithe  , jana sidhi   budhi  vidhayini,

Seedatho   bhava bhadaya   nanu  soukhya    vara  pradhe,

Raksha maam  kamalalaye  , sarnagatham  paripahi maam.

Salutations to the Lakshmi of progenies  so that  she blesses  me with children,

To you who is depended   upon   by  people   who are  holy,

To you who gives to people wisdom   and occult  powers,

And To you who removes all my pains   and  gives me boon  of pure comfort,

I  am seeking  your protection   and so protect me   Goddess  who lives  in Lotus flower.

3.Gaja   Lakshmi

Diggajai rabhi  varshithe  , gaja Lakshmi devi namosthuthe,

Divya Sundara  vigrahe   amara   Sundaribhiroopasrithe ,

Deva deva   haraja   poojitha  , ratna  peeda   lasad  pathe,

Raksha maam  kamalalaye  , sarnagatham  paripahi maam.

Salutations to Lakshmi of elephants who rains  even elephants that  protect directions,

To her  who  has a divinely pretty   form  and is depended  by pretty ladies  of deva loka,

To her who is worshipped   by god of  gods  and kings ,

And To her   who keeps  feet on  the gem studded foot rest,

I  am seeking  your protection   and so protect me   Goddess  who lives  in Lotus flower.

4.Dhana Lakshmi

SAnnidhim   vidhadheehi   may  Dhanalakshmi   namosthu they,

Shankha Padma  sukachapathi   nidhi prakasitha   sannidhe  ,

Suvarna kumbha   virajamana  vichitha  sanmani samyuthe  ,

Raksha maam  kamalalaye  , sarnagatham  paripahi maam.

Salutations to the Lakshmi of wealth  with a request  to her to be near me,

To her   who with  conch and lotus   is shining near  Lord Vishnu in tortoise   form,

To her who shines   with the  golden pot   along with  wonderful gems  .

I  am seeking  your protection   and so protect me   Goddess  who lives  in Lotus flower.

5.Vidhya Lakshmi

Veda Sasthra  Purana  roopini  , jnanalakshmi  namosthuthe  ,

Hastha pankaja  visthruthagama , pusthakena   sambandhithe  ,

Ajnantha   thamo nivarini  , sukjnatha   parikalpike  ,

Raksha maam  kamalalaye  , sarnagatham  paripahi maam.

Salutations to    the  Lakshmi of divine wisdom  who has the form of Vedas , shastras  and epics,

To you   who is with lotus flower in hand and is related   to great  books  ,

To her who dispels darkness  of ignorance  and who is knowing  all knowledge  ,

I  am seeking  your protection   and so protect me   Goddess  who lives  in Lotus flower.

6.Dhanya Lakshmi

Dhanya gucha  darathkare  amitha   dhanyalakshmi   namosthuthe  ,

Jeeva  jeevana  hethu Bhootha subhojanasya   vidhayike  ,

Drushti pushti vidhayini, suka sampadhaam  pariposhini  ,

Raksha maam  kamalalaye  , sarnagatham  paripahi maam.

Salutations    to the Lakshmi of grain who   holds   a bunch of  grains in her hand,

To her who gives   food to all living   beings  and arranges   for it,

To her who gives  eye sight and heath   and  increases  pleasure   and wealth,

I  am seeking  your protection   and so protect me   Goddess  who lives  in Lotus flower.

7.Veera  Lakshmi

Veerya heena  jana praposhini  , veera  Lakshmi namosthuthe ,

Chathra   veera   varabhaya  thraya  hastha   pankaja   shobhithe,

Chakra shoola   sarabhja  chapa   kapala  lambhi   karashtake,

Raksha maam  kamalalaye  , sarnagatham  paripahi maam.

Salutations to the Lakshmi of valour  who looks after   those without  valour,

To her who shines  two hands  showing blessing , protection and one holding  flower  to the armed hero,

To her  who holds in her  eight hands  wheel, trident  ,lotus flower ,  arrow, bow  , skull , book and grain,

I  am seeking  your protection   and so protect me   Goddess  who lives  in Lotus flower.

8.Maha  Lakshmi 

Pankajsana   samasthuthe  , mahadhadhi  Lakshmi namosthuthe  ,

Pankaja dwaya   druth kare  , varabheethi  varja   karanchithe  ,

Parswa  samsthitha   diggaja dwaya   hastha  veejitha   chamare ,

Raksha maam  kamalalaye  , sarnagatham  paripahi maam.

Salutations to   the   great  Lakshmi   who is seated  on lotus flower,

To her who holds two flowers in two hands and who blesses  and avoids fear  with two other  hands,

To her   , near whose sides sit two bid   elephants fanning    her   with a fan,

I  am seeking  your protection   and so protect me   Goddess  who lives  in Lotus flower.

Phala   Sruthi

Vathsya vamsaja   Srinivasa  vipaschithaa kila nirmitham,

Kashta nashta  visishta manava  klishtathaa  pariharikam,

Ya  padath yadhavaa srunithi   subhakthi  yuktha manaa Sthuthi,

 Ashta lakshm yanu kampayachala  sarva   sampadamasnuthe  .

These prayers   which were composed   by Srinivasa  born in Sri Vathsa   gothra,

Is a   remedy   for troubles , losses   and afflictions  ,

If it is  read   or heard    with   mind full  of devotion,

And would get the concern of Eight  Lakshmis and get all types of wealth.

Devi Khadgamala Stotram

Devi Khdgamala storam

(The prayer of   garland of swords   to the goddess)

Translated   by
P.R.Ramachander

  (Here is a great prayer addressed  to the great Goddess which protects  us from all enemies and dangers   like a garland of swords. I am reproducing   a  part  of   great   introduction   from

http://shaktisadhana.50megs.com/Newhomepage/Frames/gallery/Khadgamala/ksfrequentlyaskedquestion.html

My humble pranams for the great soul who wrote that   introduction.

“1.What is the “Sri Devi Khadgamala Stotram”?

Sri Devi refers to Shakti, the Divine Mother. Khadga means Sword, Mala means Garland, Stotram means a hymn or song of praise. So the Khadgamala Stotram (hereafter, KS) is a hymn to the Divine Mother, which is said to bestow a garland of swords (see FAQ #2, below) upon those who recite it. The KS takes us mentally through the Sri Chakra; i.e. the mystical geometric representation of the Supreme Goddess. This Yantra consists of nine enclosures – each more secret and esoteric than the one before – surrounding a central point, or bindu, in which Devi, the Supreme Goddess (here in Her erotic form as Kameshwari) is joined in coitus with her consort (see FAQ #2, below). As we make our way to the center of Sri Chakra, we pay homage to the 98 yoginis or aspects of Devi (by reciting each of their names) who guard the various “power points” of the charka along the way. We internalize each yogini to become Her; and this prepares us to meet the next yogini on our path – and so on until we reach the center. 

2.What is the symbolic meaning of the KS?

'SHAKTI' (Devi) is the Sanskrit word denoting power, or energy – all Energy, whether we perceive it (from our perspective) as positive or negative. (It is the Shakta belief that there is no “positive” or negative energy. Energy is always the Creatrix.) Einstein said that all matter is energy. Shaktism says all energy – that is, everything in and of the three worlds – is all DEVI. SHIVA is Consciousness, and is visualized as Devi’s consort. Consciousness energized by Power = the UNIVERSE. Energy animated by CONSCIOUSNESS also = the UNIVERSE. Love – the desire of SHAKTI and SHIVA to Unite as One – is the essence of all Creation. That why the KS envisions Devi 'IN COITUS' with Her Consort. This implies that SHAKTI (Energy) is fully animated by SHIVA (Consciousness) – She is, in fact, in an eternal state of creative orgasm. That is the cosmic bliss we begin to access through our sadhana (spiritual disciplines). The human sexual impulse is merely a metaphor for the Cosmic Creative Impulse that creates that all we see and do not see. The Stotram is inviting us to ride that wave with Her; in essence, to become Her. The SWORD bestowed upon reciters of the KS symbolizes the power (Energy) that enables us to transcend attachment, enabling Self-Realization. As Sri Amritananda Natha explains, “the Sword [metaphorically] severs the head, separating body from mind. It can be interpreted also as Wisdom – that which separates, categorizes, and classifies. So it is a symbol of Knowledge. Khadgamala is about imagining a garland of synergistic ideas, nourishing and protecting them and putting life into them.” 

3.Of all the Shakta recitations, why did you choose to share the KS?

Many people have asked us over the years how to begin a serious Shakta practice – something more advanced and specific than our most basic (and still totally valid) advice, “Just pray to the Mother!” and yet not so complex and time-consuming as to place it beyond the reasonable capacity of an average devotee. The KS is a very advanced, very powerful recitation from the Srividya school of Shaktism – and yet it is totally within the reach of anyone who approaches it in a spirit of serious, sustained devotion and practice. 

4.Why should I use it?

Because it condenses a long series of complicated rituals into a very simple, easily achievable recitation/meditation that anyone can learn and hugely benefit from. The full pooja of the Devis of the Sri Chakra takes hours, because at each point we pause and do smaller, detailed poojas. Hence the sages of yore created this KS as an alternative, short-form recitation that is more suitable for the demands and time constrictions of modern life. According to one advanced Srividya upasak who is a member of this group: "All of the sadhana of Srividya can be achieved by the recitation of the Khadgamala. Hours of long ritual compressed to less than half an hour of intense meditation that will give you a ticket on the same plane as the great Srividya Upasakas. Whatever your developmental stage, this is IT." Even those who have not been initiated into Srividya can benefit from the Khadgamala. Stotras are one tool of Srividya upasana that is open to all categories of people. It does not have ritualistic injunctions of dos and don’ts. All you need do is recite; then, by and by, the Devis will become visible and you will feel the bliss of union with the ultimate and as one goes on, the necessary teachers will appear as if from thin air and guide you further (this is the personal experience of many a member of this group). 

5.How do I begin?

Simply print out the Khadgamala Stotram as linked from the Shakti Sadhana site, download the MP3 recitation from Devipuram site, and begin reciting it. It’s as easy as that. Listen and read till you know it by heart. Then listen only. Then stop even that. Just contemplate it in your mind. 

6.How do I recite the KS?

Sri Amritananda advises, “As you are reciting each name, that yogini’s portion of Sri Chakra should spring up in your imagination. The power comes from intensifying concentration to visualize the form, hear the sound, feel the touch, taste, and smell of the divine perfume of the [yogini] manifesting that part of the ever youthful Goddess. … The Goddess loves fun. She is deeply in love with you, making you Siva.” Don’t worry if your recitation is awkward or your pronunciation is bad. As Sri Amritananda Natha counsels, you should simply dismiss all of those technical concerns for now and simply “begin your journey to Goddess today, no matter how feebly. You can add power and depth as you move along. We are there to help you.” It is said “Bhava grAhI JanArdana (God understands the feeling and intent and does not bother about mistakes.) Also, in your meditation, do not try too hard to concentrate – because you cannot!! Just recite, let the mind wander; let it do whatever it wants. Still the result will come. If one tries to concentrate, the body will become tense and the results will not appear.

7.How often should I use it?

Once a day is ideal. So do it daily; and, if possible, at the same time and same place. But if your circumstances make that kind of commitment difficult or impossible, do not worry! Simply do it when you can. Especially when you are sad and/or facing a problem; just do it and you may well see miracles.

8.What is the effect of using it supposed to be?

One Srividya upasak in our group, who is quite experienced in use of the KS, says, “It’s a hyperplane that will take you anywhere you want (or need) to go.” It clears your doubts and fears, removes your psychic baggage, and prepares your mind and spirit for dramatic spiritual advancement. “It fulfils all wishes, more than you desire, instantly,” adds Sri Amritananda. “Therein lies its power. Regular practice protects you, nourishes you, and takes you beyond.” 

9.Is it okay to recite Khadgamala Stotram without a guru?

Yes, it is a stotra and is also a mala mantra (i.e., a mantra with more than 1,000 letters). Keep in mind that the original source document of the Stotram has been lost, to the best of modern knowledge, other than a few stray excerpts that have survived here and there. So injunctions, if any, have also been lost. But the simple fact is that many, many people have recited the KS without injunctions and attained everything. Therefore, it can safely be assumed that there are no negative injunctions.””

Om Asya Sri Suddha Sakti málá mahá mantrasya
Upasthendriya adhisthayi Varunaditya Rishih
Devi Gayatri Chandah
Satvika Kakára bhattaraka pithasthita
Sri mat Kámesveranka nilaya
Sri mat Kámesvari devatá
Aim Bijam, Klim Saktihi, Souh kilakam
Sri Devi prityarthe Khadga siddthyarthe jape viniyogah

To the pure garland of prayers  to Goddess Shakthi ,

Which should be worshipped by all sense organs,

The Sage is  the rising  Sun,

The meter is Gayathri  and the goddess presiding is Goddess Kameswari ,

Who exists in the peaceful Kameswara who is sitting on  the seat of Kakara Bhattaraka,

The root is Im , the power is kleem , Sopu is the pivot ,

And is being chanted  to please the Goddess and getting her sword.

Mola Manthrena Shadanga Nyasam kuryath

Kara Nyasam

(Ritual by hand)

Iym angushtabhyam nama

Kleem Tharjaneebhyaam nama

Sou Madhyamabhyaam nama

Sou anamikabhyam nama

Kleem Kanishtakabhyaam nama

Iym kara thala kara prushtabhyam nama

Iym salutations by the thumb

Kleem salutations by the second finger

Sou salutations by middle finger

Sou salutations by the fourth finger

Kleem salutations by little finger

Iyn saltations by the palm and back of the palm.

Anga Nyasam

Rituals by the limb

Iym hrudayaya nama

Kleem sirase swaha

Sou Shikhayayai voushat

Sou kavachaya hoom

Kleem nethra thrayaya voushat

Iym asthraya phat

Bhoor bhuva suva om ithi dig bandha

Iym salutations by the heart

Kleem saluations by the head

Sou salutations by the hair

Sou Salutations to the armour

Kleem salutations to the three eyes

Iym salutations of te arrow

Boo, V=Bhuva and Suva world, I tie myself with all directions.

Dhyanam

(Meditation)

Taadrusam Khadgam apnoti  Yena hasta sthitena vai
Astadasa Mahadvipa Samrat bhokta bhavisyati

He who makes the sword  of her as his  and keeps it in his hand,
Would become the emperor  of all the islands in all eight directions.

Aarakthabaam trinethram  arunima vasanaam  , rathna thadanga ramyam,
Hasthambhojai sa pasangusa , madana dhanu sayakair visphuranthim,
Aa peeno thunga vakshoruha kalasa luta thara harai ujjwalangim,
Dhyyedh amboru hasthaam arunima vasanam eesawareem meeswaraanaam.

I meditate  the goddess with lotus like hands , who is  red in colour,
Who is Goddess of Lord Shiva, who is drenched in blood ,
Who is  having three eyes , who is of the colour of rising sun,
Who is pretty with gem studded anklets  and who holds in her hand,
The lotus, the rope , the goad and has the bow and arrows of  god of love,
Who shines in the garland of gems which are like stars ,
Which is worn over her very ample  and elevated breasts.

(Lam ithyadhi Pancha poojam kuryath
Do the five types of worship with Lom etc
Yadha Shakthi moola manthram japeth
Chant the root chant as per  our capacity)
Lam prithvyathmikayai sathsangam gandham parikalpayami
Lam to the soul of earth, I offer sandal paste along with other good things.
Ham akakastmikayai indriya nigraham pushpam poojayami
Ham to the soul of ether I offer the flower of the control of my senses.
Yam vayvathmikayai Iyswarga visarjanam dhoopam agrapayami
Yam for the soul of air ,  I offer the incense of heavenly abandonment
Ram vahnyathmikayai chithkala thath swaroopa dheepam ujjwalayami
Ram to the soul of fire , I offer  the light which is the form of the divine crescent.
Vam amrutha rakthathmikayai vasudhadhi shivaavasanam shiva sakthi sthwara swaroopa anandamrutha nivedhyam nivedhayami
Vam for the undying soul of blood I offer the nectar of joy  which is the power of Shiva as well as the end of nectar like Shiva.
Sam sarvathmikayai manolaya swaroopa Ananda karpoora neeranjanam sandharsayami

Sam  for the soul of everything which has the form merged with mind, I perform the worship of camphor of joy.
Upanishad vag balam thamboolam samarpayami
I offer the Thamboola of the word strength of Upanishads.
Anayaa mayaa yavath chithi panchopachara poojayaa Bhagwathi Bala Tripurasundari maha Kameswari sahitha Sri Guru Parameswara supreetha suprasanna varado bhavathu.
By the performance of  worship involving five types of services , let the teacher parameswara  with  Goddess Bhagawathi , who is Bala, who is the most pretty one of the Tripuras and who is  the Goddess of passion   become pleased with me , become happy and bless me.

Om Iym hreem sreem iym kleem sou
Iym hreem sreem om Namasthripura Sundari
Salutations to Tripura Sundari , Om Iym hreem sreem iym kleem sou
Iym hreem sreem om

Hrudaya devi, Goddess of heart
Siro devi, Goddess who is at the head
Shikha devi  Goddess with flowing hair
Kavacha devi  Goddess who is the armour to us
Nethra devi Goddess who as eyes gives us sight
Asthra devi  Goddess who like an arrow takes us to our aim
Kameswari  Goddess of passion
Bhagamalini Goddess who wears Sun as garland
Nithya klinne  Who is always wet with mercy
Bherunde  Godess who has a fearful form
Vahni vasini  Goddess who lives in fire
Maha Vajreswari Goddess who is like a diamond
Shiva dhoothi Goddess who sent Shiva as emissary
Thwarithe  Goddess who is in a hurry
Kula Sundari Goddess who is the prettiest of her clan
Nithye- Goddess who is perennially forever
Neela pathake- Goddess who has a blue flag
Vijaye- Goddess who is victorious
SArva mangale –Goddess who is completely auspicious
Jwala Malini-Goddess whose garlands shine like flame
Chithre-Goddess who is like a picture
Maha nithye-Goddess who is forever and always great
Parameswara Parameswari-The divine Goddess of the divine Lord
Mithresa mayi-Goddess who I pervades as Sun God  or Goddess is friendship
Sashteesamayi- Goddess who pervades  as  Lord Subramanya
Uddesamayi-  Goddess who pervades as moon
Charya nadha mayi-Goddess who pervades as right rituals
LOpamudhraa mayi-Goddess who pervades as Lopa Mudhra
Agasthya mayi-Goddess who pervades as sage Agasthya
Kala thapasa mayi- Goddess  who pervades penance over ages
Dharmacharya mayi- Goddess who pervades the teachers of  Dharma
Muktha kesi- Goddess whose hair falls down freely
Iswara mayi-Goddess who pervades all gods
Deepa kala nadha mayi- Goddess who is like the flame of a lamp and the musical note
Vishnu deva mayi- Goddess who pervades God Vishnu
Prabhakaradeva mayi- Goddess who pervades Sun God
Thejo mayi- Godess who is full of splendorous glitter
Manoja deva mayi-  Goddess who pervades God of desire
Kalyana deva mayi- Goddess who pervades God of auspeciousnes
Vasui deva mayi-Goddess who pervades Lord Krishna
Rathna deva mayi- Goddess who pervades God of gems
Ramananda mayi-Goddess who pervades the joy of Rama
Anima Sidhe-  Goddess  who has the power to become invisible
Laghima sidhe- Goddess   who has the power to make body light and fly
Garima  Sidhe – Goddess   who can   make her body as much heavy as she wants
Mahima Sidhe- Goddess  who has ability to increase or decrease the size of the body
EEsithwa sidhe-  Goddess who has the power to control other beings
Pasithwa sidhe – Goddess   who can subjugate   all
Prakamya sidhe – Goddess  who  can realize all her desires
Bhukthi sidhe- Goddess   who has the power to eat all that   she wants
Icha   sidhe- Goddess  who has got the power to wish all   that she wants
Prapthi sidhe – Godess  who can reach any place    she wants
Sarva kama Sidhe – Goddess   who can make us realize all desires
Brahmi  - She who is  the  power of Brahmsa
Maheswari-  She who is the power of Lord Shiva
Kaumari- Goddess  who is the power  of Lord Subramanya
Vaishnavi-  Goddess   who is the power  of Vishnu
Vaarahi-  Goddess  who is the power of Lord Varaha
Mahendri- She   who is the power of   Devendra
Chamundi- She who killed   Chanda and Munda
Mahalakshmi-  Goddess  Lakshmi
Sarva samkshobini- She who shakes    everything
Sarva vidhravini – She  who melts everything
Sarvakarshani  - She who attracts    everything
Sarva vashangari – She who kills everything
SArvonmadhini- she who makes   every one mad
SArva  mahangusa- She   who is the great goad to all
Sarva khagechari – She who travels like all birds on the sky
Sarva bheeja- She who is the seed  of everything
SArva yoni- She who can generate   anything
SArvathrikhanda –She who is in all three  parts  of the earth
Trilokya mohana- She who can attract all the three   worlds,
Chakra swamini- Goddess   of Devendra
Prakata  yogini-  She who is  undisguised  expert on yoga
Kamakarashini  -She who attracts    the power of passion
Budhyakashani – She who is attracted   by intelligence
Ahankarakashini- She who attracts  the power of pride
SAbdhakarshini-   She who is  attracted   by good   sound
Sparshakashini- She who is attracted   by good touch
Roopakarshini- She who is attracted  by  good form
Rasakarshini -   She who is attracted by   good taste
Gandhakarshini- She who is attracted   by good   smell
Chithakarshini  - She who is attracted   by a good mind
Dhairyakarshini- She who is attracted   by   bravery
Smrithyakarshani- She who is attracted   by  good memory
Namakarshini  - She who is  attracted   by good name
Bheejakarshani- She who is attracted  by proper root chants
Athmakarshani- She who attracts    the soul
Sareerakarshani- She who is attracts the body  
SArvasa pari pooraka  chakra  swamini- The goddess of the wheel   who fulfills all desires
Guptha Yogini-  The  secret  practitioner of Yoga
Ananga kusuma-  the flower  of the  love
Ananga Mekhala – The girdle of love
Ananga Madana-  The    Goddess  of love
Ananga madanathure -  The one affected  by throes of love
Ananga Rekha-   The line   of  love
Ananga vega – The speed of love  ,
Ananga angusa-  The goad of love
Ananga Malini- She  who wears the   garland of love
Sarva   samkshobhana chakra   swamini- The goddess  of the wheel that agitates all
Guptha thara   yogini-  She who practices   very secret   yoga
Sarva Samkshobini  -She who agitates  everything
Sarva vidhravini- She who makes everything liquid
Sarva Aakarshani-  She who attracts   everything
Sarva Aahladhini- She who makes everyone happy
Sarva   sammohini- She who puts everything in stupor
Sarva Sthambini – She who  benumbs  all
Sarva jrumbini – she who expands   everything
Sarva Vashangari- She who makes everyone her own
Sar va Ranjani-  She who makes   all people   happy
Sarvonmodhini- She  who makes   all  mad for her
SArvartha sadhike –She who grants   all types of wealth
Sarva  sampath purani – She gives all types  of riches
Sarva manthra mayi- She who is within all mantras
Sarva dwandhwa  kshayankari-  She who destroys  all duality
Sarva soubhaghya dhayaka  Chakra   Swamini-The Lord of that Chakra which gives all type of  luck.
Sampradaya Yogini-She who practices  yoga in a traditional way.
SArva Sidhi pradha- She who grants all occult powers
SArva sampath pradha- She who gives   all type of riches
SArva priyangar- She   who  is dear to all
SArva mangala karini- She who  does all auspicious acts
Sarva Kama Pradha- She who fulfills all desires
SArva Dukha vimochini- She who helps to get rid of all sorrows
Sarva  mruthyu prasamani- she who avoids  deaths
Sarva vighna nivarini0- She who removes all  obstacles
Sarvangasundari-  She who  is pretty from head to foot
SArva Soubhagya Dhayini- She who gives  all types of luck
SArvartha   sadaka   chakra   swamini- The Goddess of the  wheel  who grants  all wealth objects
Kulotheerna  yogini- She who does yoga   that liberates   the clan
Sarvajna-  She who knows all knowledge
SArva shaktha-  She who has  all strengths
Sarva aiswarya pradhayini- She   who gives all types   of wealth
Sarva Jnana  mayi- She who  has all types of  spiritual  wisdom
Sarva  Vyadhi vinasini-  She who destroys  all  diseases
Sarvadhara   swaroopa-  She    who has a form that  is the basis of everything
Sarva papa hara-  She who destroys all  sins
SArvananda mayi- She who is full of all  types of happiness
SArva Raksha swaroopini- She who has a form that  protects  all
SArvepsitha phala pradha – She who gives all desired results
Sarva Rakshakara chakra  swamini -  who is the goddess  of the wheel   which protects   all
Nigarbha   yogini- The yogini who protects   the child in the womb
Vasini-  She who controls
Kameswari-  She who is  the wife of Kameswara(Shiva)
Modhini – She who is   full of joy
Vimala – She who is pure
Aruna-  She who is of the colur of rising sun
Jayini- She  who  is victorious
SArveswari- She who is the  goddess  of all
Koulini- She who was born in a noble family
SArva roga hara   chakra swamini -  She who is the goddess  of the  wheel  which destroys all  diseases
Rahasya yogini- She who does yoga in secret
Banini- She who  holds an arrow
Chapini- She who  holds the bow
Pasini- She  who holds   the  rope
Angusini-  She who holds the goad
Maha Kameswari- She who is the consort of Shiva
Maha  Vajreswari-  She who is as strong as a diamond
Maha bhaga Malini- She who wears  the garland of prosperity
SArva sidhi pradha  chakra swamini- The goddess  of the wheel  that gives rise to all occult  powers
Athi Rahasya yogini- She who does yoga in great secret
Sri Sri Maha BHattarika-   The supreme  queen
Sarvananda maya  chakra swamini  - The Goddess of the Chakra   of all types of happiness
Parama  Rahasya yogini – She who does yoga in absolute secret
Tripura  - The wife of Lord Shiva or the three states sleeping wakeful and dreaming
Tripuresi- The goddess of the three worlds(states)
Tripura Sundari-  The most pretty one in the three  worlds(states)
Tripura vasini- She who lives  in three worlds(states)
Tripurasree- The  riches of the three  worlds(states)
Tripura Malini-  She who wears the three worlds as garland
Tripura  sidhe  - She who  can make occult powers possible in three worlds
Tripuramba- The mother in these   three worlds
Maha Tripura Sundari-  The greatest   beauty of the three   worlds
Maha Maheswari  -  The  great consort of Lord Shiva
Maha Maharajni-  The great empress
Maha maha shaktha  - She who is greatly powerful
Maha maha guptha-  She who is highly  hidden
Maha maha jnapthe – She who  is the very great memory
Maha maha anande-  She who is greatly joyful
Maha maha skandhe-  She who is the very great support
Maha mahasaye- She who is the great thought  process
Maha maha   Sri Chakra  nagara SAmragni – She  who  is the great ruler   of the state   of Sri chakra
Namasthe ,. Namasthe, namasthe , namaha- salutations, salutations, salutations

Poonthanam's Mathangi Saptha Swara Keerthanam (Malayalam)

Mathangi saptha swara keerthanam(Malayalam)

The  song addressed   to  Mathangi with seven notes.

By
Poonthanam

Translated  by

P.R.Ramachander

(Matangi is one of the Mahavidyas, ten Tantric goddesses and a ferocious aspect of Devi, the Hindu Divine Mother. She is considered as the Tantric form of Sarasvati, the goddess of music and learning. Like Sarasvati, Matangi governs speech, music, knowledge and the arts. Her worship is prescribed to acquire supernatural powers, especially gaining control over enemies, attracting people to oneself, acquiring mastery over the arts and gaining supreme knowledge. This prayer in Malayalam  script is available in http://www.vaikhari.org  )

Mathangi jaya, , Bhagwathi jaya jaya,

Jaya Jaya  Bhagwathi neeye   saranam

Victory to Mathangi,  Vivtory, victory to that  Goddess ,

Victory, victory  , Goddess , you are my only protection.

SArasija nayane  , parimala gathri ,

Sura jana vandhye  , Charu prasanne  ,

Karunaa poora   tharangamathayoru,

Mathangi jaya, , Bhagwathi jaya jaya,

Oh lotus eyed goddess ,  who has a scented   body,

Oh Goddess  saluted by devas, who is easily  please ,

Oh Matangi who  is the wave  of mercy,

Victory, victory   to you    goddess.

Reethikalellam  , neethiyil nalgum,

Mangala roope , chethassingal,

Jatha   kuthukam nadamadeedina,

Mathangi jaya, , Bhagwathi jaya jaya,

All   your  actions    are   our  law  ,

Oh  Goddess  with auspicious form ,

Oh Mathangi  , The joy that  ebbs in your mind,

 Travels    from person to person,

Victory, victory to you  , Goddess.

Gala thala visina thalikal maalagal,

Agame kanmathinnu   aruluga   devi,

Vilasina Madhu mozhi   kelkkagenam,

Mathangi jaya, , Bhagwathi jaya jaya,

The words that flow   from my throat  are your garlands,

Please  permit me   to your   mind,

Oh Mathangi  , I want   to hear  your honey like  words,

Victory, victory    to you, Goddess.

Madana  choodu porukkarathanjitu,

AAdaravode   vannoru daithyane  ,

Vedanayode   yama  puram cherthoru,

Mathangi jaya, , Bhagwathi jaya jaya,

Oh Mathangi  you sent the Rakshasa,

Who can with   great   passion,

To   the land of Yama with pain,

Victory  , victory   to you goddess.

Parichil padum , nadham kondum,

Tribhuvana makhilam mohippikkum,

Giri vara kanye , sulalitha vakthre ,

Mathangi jaya, , Bhagwathi jaya jaya,

Oh Mathangi  , Oh daughter  of Himalayas,

Oh Lady with a pretty neck, you ,

Attract the    three   worlds  ,

By  the  ever living music and tunes,

Victory, victory  to you goddess.

Dhatriyil ambodu  nadamadeedunna ,

Chithramathayoru    Saradhiyodum,

Vruthraressane   mumbakeedunna ,

Mathangi jaya, , Bhagwathi jaya jaya,

Oh Mathangi   who wanders   all over the world,

Along with a wonderful charioteer  ,

And over   takes  Lord Brahma ,

Victory , victory to you goddess.

Nidile vilasunna thilakam kondum,

THata  mula nadhye malakal  kondum,

Kati thata   vilasina  peethmbaramum ,

Mathangi jaya, , Bhagwathi jaya jaya,

Oh Mathangi, with thilaka which shines on your forehead,

With   the necklaces hanging between your high breasts ,

And   with   the  yellow silk toed over your hip,

Victory , victory to you goddess.

Saramathayithu , sapthaswaramithu ,

Nere cholli  Sthuthi cheyvorkkiha,

Nere parthu  prasidhicheeduga,

Mathangi jaya, , Bhagwathi jaya jaya,

Oh Matangi  , these seven sounds   are greatly meaningful,

Please   shower   your grace   by directly   seeing those,

Who pray   you using this  and seeing you straight  ,

Victory, victory     to you goddess.