Sri Maha Lakshmi sthavam

Sri Maha Lakshmi sthavam
(The poem of praise on Mahalakshmi)

Translated by
P.R.Ramachander

( This is a rare stotra on Maha Lakshmi and was found in a Malayalam book published Reddiar press , Trivandrum in the year 1939. The book was edited by Brahma sri Vittala sasthrigal. Except for this small book, I have not been able to get reference to this great prayer. From the nyasa slokas, it is obvious that it was initially recited by sage Narada. Another very interesting fact about this book is that the famous Mahalakshmi Ashtakam occurs as a part of this great stotra(slokas 43-50))

Om asya Sri Maha Lakshmi Maha manthrasya Narada Rishi , Devi Gayathri chanda Sri Mahalakshmir devatha , Sreem Bheejam, Hreem Shakthi, Kleem Keelakam , Mamopartha Sarva duritha upasamartham , SArvbheeshta sidhyartham , Maha Lakshmi sthava japam karishye, SRaam ithyadshi Shadangam. Bhoorbhuvaswarom ithi Dig Bandha.

Om for the great chant on Mahalakshmi , the sage is Narada, The meter is devi Gayathri, The goddess addressed is Mahalakshmi , the root is sreem, the power is hreem, the nail is kleem,
This Mahalakshmi sthava is being chanted by me for getting wealth and putting down all my sufferings and fulfillment of all my wishes. Do touch the six parts by the ma
manthra sraam. Let all the world be tied so that I can chant this manthra.

Adha Dhyaanam
Now prayer

Sarasijanilaye Saroja hasthe ,
Dhavala tharamsuka gandha malya shobhe,
Bhagawathi hari vallabhe manogne,
Tribhuvanabhoothikari praseedha mahyam.

Please become kind to me, oh Goddess who lives allover the three worlds,
Who lives on the lotus flower, who holds the lotus flower,
Who shines in the white flower and sandal made garland ,
Who is the goddess, Who is the consort of Hari andwho steals our mind.

Yaa saa padmasanastha vipula kati thati padma pathrayathakshi,
Gambheeravartha nabhisthanabhara namnitha, Shubra vasthrothareeya,
Lakshmeer divyai gajendrai mani gana Khachithai sthaapitha hema kumbhai,
Rnithyam saa padma hasthaa mama vasathu gruhe SArva Mangalya yuktha.

Please daily live in the home that I am living , Oh Goddess with lotus in hand,
Oh Goddess who has everything good, , Who sits on a lotus flower,
Who has broad hips, who has eyes like lotus leaf, whose mien in regal,
Whose belly is bent due to her breasts, Who wears clean cloths,
Who is Goddess Lakshmi and who is accompanied by divine elephants ,
Which carry golden pots decorated by hoards of precious stones

Sarva mangala mangalye ,
Shive Sarvartha sadhake ,
SAranye thrayambike Devi,
Narayani namosthuthe.

My salutations to the goddess Narayani,
Who blesses with all that are good,
Who is peaceful , who leads to all type of wealth,
Who can be relied upon, who is the triumvirate of Goddesses.

Om Maha Lakshmyai nama
Om Salutations to the great Lakshmi.

Sarva mangala mangalye ,
Shive Sarvartha sadhake ,
SAranye thrayambike Devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 1

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who blesses with all that are good,
Who is peaceful , who leads to all type of wealth,
Who can be relied upon, who is the triumvirate of Goddesses.

Narayani, maha maye ,
Kouseyambara dharini,
Padma hasthe, Padma nayane,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 2

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the shakthi aspect of Narayana,
Who is the great enchantress,
Who wears silks made of grass,
Who has lotus in her hands ,
And who has lotus like eyes.

Udhyacchaatharka sadrushee,
Pasangusa varayudhe,
Varabhaya kare devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 3

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who resembles the sun who is about to rise,
Who has rope and goad as her weapons,
And who is the goddess who gives boons as well as protection.

Dhyeye vidheesa vinuthe,
Paramange cha samsthidhe,
Kouseya peetha vasane,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 4

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who can be meditated upon, who is praised by Lord Brahma,
Who exists in all divine limbs,
And who wears cloth made of grass.

Janithri sarva lokaanaam ,
SArva deva namaskruthe,
Padma dwaya kare devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 5

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the mother of all the worlds,
Who is being saluted by all devas,
And who has lotus flower in both her hands,

Shuddhajaambunadha kare,
Thejo rope, vara pradhe,
Peethambara dhare devi ,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 6

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who looks like hundred percent pure gold,
Who has shining form, Who grants boons,
And who is the goddess wearing yellow silk.

Aadhyashakthe , sarva moorthe,
Vishnu vamanga samsthithe,
SArva bhooshojjwale devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 7

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the primeval force, who is of all forms,
Who is situated in the left side of Lord Vishnu,
And who shines wearing all ornaments.

Srimath soubhagya dhayini,
Rathna kankana shobhini,
Rathna kumbha dhare devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 8

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the giver of all luck to rich people,
Who shines in her gem studded bangles,
And who holds a pot filled with gems.

Vignana roope , Sukhadhe,
Sarva kalyani karinee,
Sarva soubhgyadhe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 6

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the form of knowledge, who grants pleasure,
Who is the cause of all good events of life,
And who grants one all sorts of luck.

Sanathani , sadanande,
Sanakadhayaapi sthuthe,
Sarva swaroope, Sarvese,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 7

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is forever, who is always happy,
Who is praised by sages like Sanaka,
Who is all forms and who is the goddess of all.

Vichithra vag bhoothikari,
Vichithraakara roopini,
Vichithra mahime devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 8

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is capable of several types of words,
Who is capable of taking various different forms,
And who has strange powers and fame.

Anantha kalyana nidhe,
Ananthasana samsthithe,
Ananthathalpa sayane,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 9

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the treasure of endless good things,
Who sits on the seat made by Adhisesha,
And who sleeps also on the bed of Adhisesha.

Viswaroope, viswakaye,
Viswambhara vara priye,
Viswambharadhaara bhoothe,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 8

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the form of universe, whose body is the universe,
Who likes the boons given by Lord Vishnu who is dressed in universe,
And who is the real basis that gives support to Lord Vishnu.

Padmasane, Padma ooru,
Padmakshee padma sambhave,
Padmanabha priye devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 9

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who sits on lotus, who has thighs as soft as lotus,
Who has eyes like lotus, Who was born out of a lotus,
And who is the goddess dear to the God with lotus on his belly.*
*Lord Vishnu

Daridrya dukha samani,
Deenarthi chedha kaarini,
Karunamasruna drushti,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 10

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who brings down the sorrow of poverty,
Who cuts the pain of being very oppressed,
And who has a sight which is drenched in mercy.

Saranaptha parithraane,
Saranagatha vathsale,
Sri pushti keerthidhe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 11

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who looks after devotees who surrender to her,
Who likes a lot , those who surrender to her,
And who is the goddess with a nourishing fame.

Sarva durithopa samani,
Sarva dukha vinasini,
Sarva sapath pradhe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 12

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who solves all sort of misfortunes,
Who destroys all types of sorrows,
And who blesses with all type of wealth.

Sarnagatha deenartha,
Parithrana paarayane,
Sarvasyarthi hare devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 13

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who takes care of those who surrender,
Those who are oppressed and are poor,
And who destroys all avarice.

Sasi shekhara samsthaane,
Kamaneeya gunasraye,
Dhana dhanya pradhe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 14

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is blessed with attractive qualities,
From the place where the moon was born,
And the goddess who blesses us with wealth and grains.

Ksheera sagara sambhoothe,
Rajani kara sosharee,
Raja rajarchithe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 15

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who was born out of the ocean of milk,
Who is the sister of the Moon God,
And who is worshipped by kings of kings.

Mahavidhye, maha maye,
Maha bhaya nivarini,
Maha vani, Maha Kali,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 16

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is great knowledge and a great enchantress,
Who cures great fears,
Who is great Saraswathi and great Durga.

Maharathyai maha shakthyai,
Mahamathyai namo nama,
Maha varaha vibhave ,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 17

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Salutations to the greatly valorous Goddess,
Who is greatly powerful and greatly wise,
And who has all great qualities of the great Varaha.

Madhu kaidaba vidhrave,
Madhu soodhana vallabhe,
Madhu masa priye devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 18

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who killed the Ogres called Madhu and Kaidabha.
Who is the consort of Lord Vishnu,
And who likes the honey moon month.

Sasurasura gandharva,
Poojithe paramasane,
Sarva dushta thamo hanthri,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 19

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is being worshipped by,
Devas, Asuras and Gandharwas,
And who kills all bad people as well as dark forces.

Shubha lakshana samyukthe,
Shubha lakshana lakshithe,
Shubha samprapthi karini.
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 20

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi


Durgasura prana hanthri,
Durga durgathi bhanjane,
Durgarthi bhanjane durge,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 21

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who takes away the life of terrible Asuras,
Who can break great forts on the mountain,
And who puts an end to great avarice.

Kala Rathri, maha maaye,
Kala thraya swaroopini,
Kalakala priye devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 22

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the endless night , who is greatest enchantress,
Who is the form of past, present and future times,
And who likes Lord Shiva, who is the killer of death.

Puru hootha priye devi,
Puruhoothnuja priye,
Purushartha pradhe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 23

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is dear to very large number of people,
Who is dear to Indra the god of devas,
And who is the one who grants fulfillment in life

Vishnu vaksha sthale samsthe,
Viswa vyapi swaroopini,
Viswaloka priye devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 24

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is situated on the chest of Lord Vishnu,
Who has a form that pervades all over the world,
And the Goddess who is liked by all beings of the world.

Gunathrayasya janani,
Gunathraya vidhayini,
Guna thraya vivekagne,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 25

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the mother of the three types of characters,
Who is the one who set rules for the three types of characters,
And who is the one who knows the three types of characters.

Gowri , Godavari, Gange,
Gomathi bindu vasini,
Jatile Chandike Brahmi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 26

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is Parvathi, Godavari and Ganges
Who is Gomathi , Who is Bindu vasini,
Who wears matted hair, Who is Chandika and Who is Brahmi.

Narayani, nadha roope,
Chanchale , danda dharini,
Bhadre, nidhre, vaishnaveethi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 27

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is Narayani, Who is the form of music,
Who is always changing , Who is the one who holds the stick,
Who is safety, who is sleep and Who is Vaishnvee.

Vame balahake devi,
Veda vedye vara pradhe,
Saraswathi, vega vathi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 28

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the left cloud appearing at time of destruction,
Who is praised by Vedas, Who is the giver of boons,
Who is Saraswathi and who is river vegha vathi.

Bhoothidhe smruthi roopese,
Sithe medhe cha vamane,
Droupadi , rathna makute,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 29

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is in all beings , who is the form of Vedas,
Who is moonlight, who is intelligent, who is short,
Who is Panchali and who wears a jeweled crown.

Rathna malye , sudha dhare,
Sri devi , sagarathmaje,
Madhavi , madhura nadhe,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 30

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who wears garland of jewels, who is like a shower of nectar,
Who is goddess sri, who is the daughter of ocean,
Who is creeper of pretty flowers and who has very sweet voice.

Kalindhi, kamuke , kali,
Makarandhe , madhalase,
Varuni , vighna samani,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 31

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the black river, who is the lover, who is Kali,
Who is the pollen, who is exuberant,
Who is female form of god of the sea and one who clears obstacles.

Deva dhoothi, maha bhoothe,
Papa nasini, bharathi,
Hemambhujasane devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 32

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshi,
Who send devas as emissary , who is a great being,
Who destroys sins , Who is Bharathi,
And he one who sits on a golden lotus.

Padma sadmadhibhi vandhye,
Padma pathrayathekshane,
Bharghavi , bhagya janani,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 33

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the one worshipped by Brahma and others,
Who is the one having eyes like lotus leaf,
Who is the daughter of Bhrugu sage and the one who grants luck.

Nama kamala vasinyai,
Narayanyai namo nama,
Krishna priyayai sathatham ,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 34

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is always the darling of Krishna.
Salutations to her who lives in lotus flower,
And salutation and salutations to Narayani.

Padma pithra visalakshi,
Padma raga sama prabhe,
Maha padma nidhe, devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 35

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who has broad eyes like the lotus leaf,
Who has similar dazzling shine like Padma Ragha gem,
And who is the goddess, the treasure of lotus flower.

Sarva sampath swaroopinyai,
Sarvaradhyai namo nama,
Hari bhakthi pradhe, devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 36

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the form of all types of wealth,
Salutations and Salutations to her who is worshipped by all,
And to her who leads to the devotion to lord Hari.

Krishna vaksha sthithe , krishne,
Krishna varna prashobhithe,
Poorna chandra prabhe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 37

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is black, lives on the chest of Krishna,
Shines gloriously in black colour,
And also shines like a full moon.

Sarva sampth adhishtathri,
Yasodha Garbha sambhave,
Shobhane , sarva rathadye,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 38

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the master of all wealth,
Who was born as a child to Yasodha,
Who causes only good and who wears all types of gems.

Namo vrudhi swaroopayai,
Maha devyai namo nama,
Swarga Lakshmi, Raja Lakshmi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 39

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
To the Lakshmi of heaven as well as the state,
SAlutaytions to her who is the form of growth,
Salutations and salutations to the great goddess.

Sarvadhare Vishnu roope,
Shudha sathwa swaroopini,
Narayana pare devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 40

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the basis of everything, Who has the form of Vishnu,
Who is the personification of the truth of nectar,
And is the goddess who is above Lord Narayana.

Hiranya varne , harini,
Swarna rajathasraje,
Chandre hiranmayi Lakshmi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 41

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is of the golden colour , Who is like a female deer,
Who gives out gold and silver,
Who is like moon and the Lakshmi who is golden.

Vishnor manonukoolini,
Vishnu padopajeevini,
Vishnu pathni , Vishnu maye,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 42

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who sides with the mind of Lord Vishnu,
Who lives under the feet of Lord Vishnu,
Who is wife of Vishnu and who is divine Vishnu illusion.

Namosthesthu Maha Maye,
Sree peede, sura poojithe,
Sanka , chakra, Gadha hasthe,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 43

My salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the great enchantress,
Who lives in riches,
Who is worshipped by Gods,
And who has conch, wheel and mace in her hands.

Namasthe garudarude,
Kolasura bhayam kari,
Sarva papa hare , devi,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 44

My salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Who rides on an eagle,
Who created fear to Kolasura,
And is the goddess who can destroy all sins

Sarvagne Sarva varadhe,
Sarva dushta Bhayam karee,
Sarva dukha hare, devi,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 45

My salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Who knows everything,
Who can grant any thing,
Who appears fearsome to bad people,
And is the goddess who can destroy all sorrows.

Sidhi budhi pradhe devi,
Bhakthi mukthi pradayinee,
Manthra moorthe , sada devi,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 46

My salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who grants intelligence and occult powers,
Who grants devotion to God and salvation,
Who can be personified by holy chants,
And who is Goddess for ever.

Adhyantha rahithe , devi,
Adhi Shakthi maheswari,
Yogaje yoga sambhoothe,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 47

My salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Who neither has an end nor beginning,
Who is the primeval power,
Who is the greates Goddess,
Who is born out of hard penance,
And who can be personified by meditation.

Sthoola Sukshma maha roudhre,
Maha Shakthi Maho dhare,
Maha papa hare devi,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 48

My salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is micro and also gross,
Who is most fearsome ,
Who is the greatest strength,
Who within her holds the worlds,
And is the Goddess who can destroy sins.

Padmasana sthithe, devi,
Para brahma swaroopini,
Para mesi, jagan matha,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 49

My salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who is the goddess who has the seat of Lotus,
Who is the personification of the ultimate truth,
Who is Goddess of all,
And who is the mother of all the worlds.

Swethambara dhare, devi,
Nanalankara bhooshithe,
Jagat sthithe, jagad vandhye,
Maha Lakshmi Namosthuthe. 50

My salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Who wears white cloth,
Who wears variety of ornaments,
Who is everywhere in the world,
And who is being saluted by all the worlds.

Namasthe Bhagawathyamba ,
Kshamaa sheele, parath pare,
Shudha sathwa swaroopayai,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 51

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the form of nectar like purity,
Salutations to the divine mother,
Who is patient and more divine than the divine.

Upame sarva sadhweenaam,
Kopadhi pari varjithe,
Devinaam devi sampoojye,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 52

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is worshipped by all goddesses,
Who is compared to purest of the women,
And who has forsaken bad qualities like anger.

Sarva jayadhe devi,
Sarva shathru bhayapahe,
Sarvabheeshta pradhe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 53

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the goddess who fulfills all wishes,
Who is the goddess who wins over everybody,
And who is feared by all her enemies.

Sarveshaam parama matha,
Sarva bhandhawa roopini,
Chathur varga pradhe,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 54

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who gives all to the four fold communities,
Who is the mother of every one,
And who is the relative of every one.

Haarike vipadhaam rase,
Harsha mangala dhayike,
Chandike , mangala devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 55

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who belongs to Hari and is help during calamities,
Who grants joy full good things,
Who is the killer of Chanda,
And is the goddess of all that is good.

Mangale cha mangalagni,
Sarva mangala mangale,
Satha mangaladhe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 56

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is good and the fire the results in good,
Who is the goodness of all that is good,
And who is always and forever good.

Mangaladhishithe devi,
Mangalaanaam cha mangale.,
Samsara mangaladhare,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 57

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is based only on good happenings,
Who is best among al that is good,
And who is the entire basis of goodness in life.

Saramsa mangaladhare,
Saraasara vivechani,
Poojye , sukhapradhe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 58

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the summary of the basis of good,
Who classifies meaning and meaningless events,
Who is worshipful and the Goddess granting pleaure.

Yama loka bhava karthri,
Yama poojye , yamagraje,
Yama nigraha roopayai,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 59

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who sets the attitude towards land after death,
Who is worshipped by God of death,
Who is the elder sister of Yama,
And who has a form that kills Yama.

SAma swabhave sarvesi,
Sarva sanga vivarjithe,
Karunya vigrahe devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 60

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who behaves always equitably,
Who goes away from all company,
And who is the epitome of mercy.

Kankala kroora kamakshi,
Meenakshi karma bhedini,
Madhurya roopa sheelaya,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 61

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is Kamakshi , who is the cruel kankali,
Who is Meenakshi who fulfills all acts,
And one who is sweet by her nature.

Maha manthra vathee, manthra,
Gamye , manthra priyankari,
Manushya manasa gamye,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 62

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who has a great mantra with her,
Who goes along with the chant of mantra,
Who is the goddess who likes mantra,
And in whom man’s mind is attracted.

Aswatha vata nimbhaadhi,
Vruksha raja swaroopini,
Sarva vruksha aadhara bhoothe,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 63

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is banyan, fig and trees,
Who has the form of the king of trees,
And who is the support for all trees.

Dakshinya karunaa roope,
Dakshina murthy vallabhe,
Daksha yagna vinasinyai,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 64

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who has the form of benevolent mercy,
Who is the consort of Dakshinamurthy,
And who destroyed the fire sacrifice of Daksha.

Achinthya lakshane, avyakthe,
Ardha mathre maheswari,
Amrutharnava madhyasthe,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 65

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Whose perfection is beyond thoughts,
Who is not very clear, who is the great goddess,
Of the half letter and who was the mediator,
In the problem of sharing the nectar.

Chathu Sashti kala vidhye,
Chathu Sashti kalathmike,
Chathu Sashti kala poojye,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 66

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the sixty four arts,
Who is the soul of sixty four arts,
And who is worshipped by sixty four arts.

Kala Shodasa sampoorne,
Kala kaashtadhi roopini,
Kala kalathmike devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 67

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is the fulfillment of sixteen arts,
Who is the form of arts and sculpture,
And who is the goddess who is the soul of all arts.

Thuladi kananoth bhoothe,
Thulasi vana charini,
Thulasi dhama rasike,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 68

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who was born in the forest of ocimum,
Who walks about in the forest of ocimum,
And who enjoys living amidst ociumum.

Panchasatha varna sarvange,
Panchasad varna roopini,
Pancha thathwathmike devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 69

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who has fifty colours in her body,
Who has the form with fifty colours,
And who is the goddess with five principles.

Sarva papa prasamani,
Sarvapadwi nivarini,
Sarveswarya priye devi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 70

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who destroys all sins committed,
Who saves from all dangers,
And who is dear to the God of all.

Parmathma priye devi,
Paramathma swaroopini,
Para paraika rasike,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 71

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
Who is dear to the divine God,
Who is the form of the divine soul,
And who is the admire of the divine form.

Maha Lakshmi sthavam punyam,
Ya padeth bhakthiman nara,
Sarva sidhimavapnothi,
Mahalakshmi namosthuthe. 72

My salutations to the goddess Mahalakshmi
The devoted man who reads this,
Holy prayer to Goddess Mahalakshmi,
Would make his own all the divine powers.

Abharyo labhathe bhaaryam,
Vineetham sasutham satheem,
Susheelaam sundareem Ramyam,
Athi supriya vadhineem. 73

The one without a wife get a wife,
Who has humility, virtuous and son bearing capacity,
Who is good natured, pretty and attractive,
And who would also talk with love and care.

Puthra pouthra vadheem shuddham,
Kulajaam komalambaraam,
Aputhro labhathe puthram,
Vaishnavam, chiran jeevinam. 74

She would alo bear sons and grand sons,
Would be clean have a good heritage and dressed prettily,
The one who does not have sons would get sons,
Who are devoted to Vishnu and would have a long life span.

Hatha bandhur labeth bandhum,
Dhana brushto dhanam labeth,
Keerthi heeno labeth keerthim,
Prathishtam cha labeth dhruvam. 75

He who does not have relations will get relations,
He who does not have money will get money,
He who does not have fame will get fame,
As well as recognition without doubt.

Yeka kalam paden nithyam ,
Maha papa vinasanam,
Dwikalam ya paden nithyam,
Dhana dhanya samanvitha. 76

He who reads it once daily,
Would get all the great sins destroyed,
He who reads it two times a day,
Would get wealth as well as grains.

Trikalam ya paden nithyam,
Maha sathru vinasanam,
Maha lakshmir bhaven nithyam,
Prasanna varada shubha. 77

If this is read thrice daily,
It would ensure destruction of great enemies,
And Mahalakshmi the goddess would daily,
Be pleased , would bless and would do good.

Ithi Sri maha purananthar gatha,
Mahalakshmi sthavam sampoornam.

Thus ends the poem of praise on Maha Lakshmi,
Which occurs in the Maha Purana.

Devi Kavacham-II

Devi Kavacham-II

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Here is a very simple, small and effective  Kavacham  addressed to the mother  Goddess)

1.Agaradathe  Ambika pathu  ,Parvathi pathu  praushtathu,

Vaarahi vishame pathu  , Durga durgesshu  karhichith.

1.Let the mother Goddess protect the front and Parvathi  protect the back,

Let Varahi protect   dangers  and Durga   see that there are never any difficulties.

2.Kaalika  kalahe, gore   pathu thwaam Parameshwari,

Mandape thathra Maathangi thadhaa  Soumya  swayamvare.

2.Let Kalika  protect you in horrible  quarrels   and Parameshwari   protect you.

Let Mathangi  protect you in pavilions  and Soumya   in Swayamvara.

3,Bhavani bhoopa ,  madhye thu pathu thwam Bhavamochani,

Girija giri Durgeshu , Chamunda  sathwareshu  cha.

3.Let Bhavani protect  you in the middle of earth   let  she who saves you from Karma protect you ,

Let Girija  protect on hills and  mountains and let Chamunda  protect  you when you are in a hurry,

4.Kamaka kaneneshvevam  Rakshathu  thwaam sanathani,

Vivahe Vaishnavi sakthi aavathu thwaam raguthvaha.

4.Let Kamaka protect you in the forest and let you be protected by  the perennial Goddess,

Let Vaishnvi protect you during marriage and let you be protected by  one who is carried by the horse.

5.Bhairavi charane saumya sathroonaam   vai samagame  ,

Parvathi parsvayo pathu  shivaa  sarvathra  sammpratham

5.Let Bhairavi protect your feet and Saumya  when you meet with your enemies,

Let Parvathi protect on your sides and Goddess Shiva in all places present.

6.Sarvadaa sarva deveshu  pathu thwaam Bhuvaneswari,

Mahaakayaa jagadathri   sachidananda  roopini.

6.At all times  and in all placesLet Bhuvaneswari, The one with huge body,

The one who is the mother of earth   and one who is divinely happy protect you.

Moola Thathvam (Philosophy of origin)-in Malayalam

Moola Thathvam

(Philosophy  of origin)

By

Poonthanam

(Poonthanam tries to trace  the origin of sorrow and concludes  that  service to Lord Guruvayurappan   is the only solution.)

1.Dukham odukkunna  thamburane  Krishna,

Trikkuzhal jnan ithaa kumbidunnen,

Dukham meduthathinnu  yenthe moolam,Krishna

Dukham yeduthathu  Janmam moolam

1.Oh Lord Krishna   who   destroys sorrow,

I  am saluting   your divine   flute,

What is cause of   sorrow, Oh Krishna

Birth  is the  cause of sorrow

2.Janmameduthathinnu yenthe  moolam-Krishna

Janmam yeduthathu karmam moolam,

Karmam yeduthathinnu   yenthe moolam-Krishna

Karmam yeduthathu Ragam  Moolam.

2.What is the cause  of taking birth, Oh Krishna

Karma is the cause  of taking birth,

What   is the cause  of  origin of Karma- Oh Krishna

Desire   is the  cause  of Karma.

3.Ragam yeduthathinnu yenthe  moolam , Krishna,

Ragam yeduthathu  maanam  moolam,

Manam yeduthathinnu yenthe  moolam,Krishna,

THanne  ninakkaiga  maanam moolam

3.What is the cause of origin of desire-oh Krishna,

The desire comes due to   Egoism,

What is the cause  of egoism- oh Krishna,

Not thinking  about yourself causes  egoism.

4,Thanne ninayaayai  vaanenthe  moolam-Krishna,

Ajnanam  avivekam moolam,

Ajnanam povathinenthu   cheyvoo? –Krishna,

Ajnanam  povathu  jnam  konde.

4. What is the reason of not  thinking  about oneself-Oh Krishna,

It is due  to ignorance   and lack of wisdom,

What should we do remove  ignorance-Oh Krishna,

Ignorance  can  only go away   by knowledge.

5.Jnanam nmudavathinnu   yenthu Cheivoo ?Krishna,

Jnanam undavathu  Bhakthi  konde ,

Bhakthi yundavathinnu yenthu cheivoo-Krishna,

Bhakthi yundavu virakthi  konde.

5.What should we do to get  wisdom-Oh Krishna,

Wisdom comes only out of devotion to God,

What should we do to get devotion to  God-Oh Krishna,

Devotion to god   comes only due  to  detachment.

6.Sakthi  poyeeduvaan yenthu cheivoo –Krishna,

Chithathil  nalloru shudhi konde,

Chitha  shudhikku , jnan yenthu cheivoo  -Krishna,

Nalla vazhikkulla sradha   cheivu.

6.What should I do get rid of attachment- oh Krishna,

Attachment would go only by  cleanliness  of mind,

What should I do to clean my mind – oh Krishna,

This can be   got  only by  attention to good way.

7.SRadhayundavathinnu  yenthu cheyyu  -Krishna,

Punya kadhakale   kettu kolvu,

Sal kadha  kelkunnathinnenthu cheivu –Krishna,

SAjjana  samgathi cheithu kolvu.

7.What should I do get attention –Oh Krishna,

You go on hearing  divine   stories,

What should I do  to  hear good stories-Oh Krishna,

You     move among   good  people.

8.SAjjana samgathikku yenthu cheivu-Krishna,

Vama  Puresane  seva  Chivu,

Vama grahadhipa, Vasudeva  , Krishna,

Bala gopalaka  Palaya  maam.

8.What should I do   , to  get good company-Oh Krishnu,

You do service to do the God Guruvayurappan of Vamapura*,

Oh Lord of Vama pura, Oh Vasudeva, Oh Krishna,

Oh Bala Gopala , please look after  me.

9.Krishna hare jaya, Krishna  hare  jaya,

Krishna hare jaya, Krishna  hare  jaya,

Hail Krishna who is Hari, Hail Krishna who is Hari,

Hail Krishna who is Hari, Hail Krishna who is Hari.

*Vamapura is the place  near to the village of Poonthanam. When he became old  Lord Guruvayurappan, came in to this temple  so that his devotee  can daily see  him.

Naranayingane-A prayer in Malayalam to God of Vaikkam

Naranayingane

BY

Poonthanam

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(Vaikom   is one  of the most important Shiva temples in Kerala. Here is a prayer  addressed to that God in Malayalam.)

1.Naranayingane  janichu bhoomiyil,

Naraka varidhi naduvil Jnan,

Naraksthil ninnenne kara  ketheedenam,

Thiru vaikam   vaazhum  Shiva shambo

1.As a human being I took birth in this world,

But I am now  in  the  middle of the  ocean of hell,

Pleasemake me climb   to the banks of hell,

Oh  Shiva  Oh Shambhu   who lives  in  holy Vaikom

2.Marana kalathe bhayathe   chinthichal,

Mathi marannu pom Manamellam,

Mana  tharil  vannu  vilayadidenam,

THiru Vaikam Vaazhum   Shiva  Shambo

2.When we think about  the fear at the time of death,

Our minds   forget all that   we know,

And So please  come and play  in my mind,

Oh  Shiva  Oh Shambhu   who lives  in  holy Vaikom

3.Shiva Shiva yonnum  parayaavathalla,

Mahaa  maya  than prakruthikal,

Mahaa Maya  neekkitarulenam Nadha,

THiru Vaikam Vaazhum   Shiva  Shambo

3,OH Shiva shiva   we are  not able to say anything  ,

About the nature of  Maha Maya,

And so please remove  that Maha Maya  from there,

Oh  Shiva  Oh Shambhu   who lives  in  holy Vaikom

4.Valiyoru kaattil akapetten jnanum,

Vazhiyum kaanaathe  uzhalumbol,

Vazhiyil ner vazhiyaruleedenam  Nadha,

THiru Vaikam Vaazhum   Shiva  Shambo

4.I got caught  in a very big forest

And when I was wandering  without knowing the way,

Oh Lord  please  show me the straight   pathm

Oh  Shiva  Oh Shambhu   who lives  in  holy Vaikom

5.Yeluppamayulla  vazhiye kkanumbol,

Idakkide yaru padiyundu,

Padiyaarum  kadannu avide  chrllumbol,

THiru Vaikam Vaazhum   Shiva  Shambo

5.When we  see the eay path out,

In between in several places there is six stairs,

And when climb   all the  six stairs and reach there,

Oh  Shiva  Oh Shambhu   who lives  in  holy Vaikom

Shiva Shambho Shambho , Shiva  Shambho Shambho ,

Shiva Shambho Shambho , Shiva  Shambho Shambho ,

Devi Patam-Namaskaram- A prayer to Goddess Shakthi in Tamil

Devi Patam-Namaskaram- A prayer  to Goddess Shakthi in Tamil

Translated by

 P.R.Ramachander

(here is a  small sweet prayer   giving the important   events of Devi Patam,  which is  Tamil version of Devi Mahathmyam)

1.Mahishasuranai  samharitha yengal maha deviye namaskaram,

Manasthapam pokki nadukal   thantha Maheswariye  Namakaram

1.Salutations   to our great goddess   who killed  Mahishasura,

Salutations to the great Goddess who removed enmity between countries  and gave it to us.

2,Andarthirkellam adhipathiye Jagadambikaye   Namaskaram,

Abhayam yendrorai   rakshithidum   amma  Unakku Namaskaram

2.Salutations to the universal mother who is the  lord of all  universes,

Salutations to the mother  who saves those who  say “I surrender” to her

3.Pranavamayamaana  Parvathiye, paradevathaye Namaskaram,

Sudha  SWaroopa sundariye ,Shivakama  valliye  Namaskaram.

3.Salutations to the divine Goddess who is Parvathi the personification of “Om”,

Salutations to Goddess  Shivakami  , who  has the pure   pretty form

4.Jnana swaroopiye , kalyaniye, Sri Narayaniye  Namaskaram,

Santha roopa sareeriniye, Shiva sankariye  Namaskaram,

4.Salutations to Narayani   who has the form of wisdom and who brings auspiciousness  to us,

Salutations to Shivasankari who has a  peaceful form and body

5.Moolaadhari Saraswathiye, Jagan Mohiniye  Namaskaram,

Mayaadhariye LakshmiyeMaheswariye  Namaskaram.

5.Salutations   to the bewitcher of the world who is the root basis  and who is Saraswathi,

Salutations to the   greatest goddess, who assumes illusion and who is Lakshmi

6.Bhagwan DEhathil padhiyandro, yengal Parvathiye Namaskaram,

Yengalai Rakshikka vendum ippo, Jagadheeswariye  Namaskaram,

6.Salutation to Parvathi  who has half   the  portion of the body of God,

Salutations to Goddess  of Universe, with a request to save  us now.

7.Shumbha nishumbarai   samharitha yengal   durgai devi , unakku Namaskaram,

Dukham pokkiye Nadu thantha  , yengal  Devi Namaskaram

7.Salutations to Goddess  Durga who killed  Shumbha  and Nishumbha,

Salutations   to our Goddess who removed sorrow and gave  us the country

8.Chandamundanai  samharitha yengal  durga  Devi Namaskaram,

Raktha  Bheejanai samharitha  Yengal Bhadra Kali  Namakaram.

8.Salutations to  our Durga Devi who killed Chanda  and Munda,

Salutations to Bhadra  Kali  who killed  Raktha Bheeja.

My life is Rama- A Tamil prayer

My life is Rama- A  Tamil prayer

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(I got this great prayer from the face book posting of my facebook friend Vasudevan Srinivas.My grateful acknowledgements to  him)

1.Yennuyirum Ramare , yen moochum Ramare ,

Yen idhayam Ramare , Yen Vaazkkai  Ramare,

Yen Kankal Ramare, Kanmaniyum Ramare,

Yen mana thirayil yeppavum  malarum avar  roopame,

Yen mooLai   yeppavum   thudippavar  Padhame

Rama Rama Jeya Raja Rama,

Rama Rama  Jeya  Sita Rama,

Rama Rama   Hare  Raghuvara  Rama,

Rama, Rama   Hare  Ravikula Rama

1.My soul is Rama, My breath is Rama,

My heart is Rama, My life is Rama,

My eyes are Rama, My eyeballs are Rama,

Only his form always appears in the   screen of my mimd,

And my brain would always be praying his feet.

Rama Rama Hail The king Rama,

Rama, Rama, hail  Sita  Rama,

Rama Rama, hey   the best of Raghu clan Rama,

Rama Rama  , Hey Rama  of the clan of Sun God

2.Kozhu kozhu  kuzhandai  Kausalya  Ramar,

Thuru thuru chiruvan  Dasaratha  Ramar,

Kalvigal kaththa  Vasishta  Ramar,

Aaththalkal peththa  Kaushika  Ramar

2,Chubby chubby baby  Kausalya Rama ,

Active active boy  Dasaratha  Rama,

The one who learned knowledge Vasishta  Rama,

The one  who got powers  Viswamithra (Kaushika) Rama

3,Inai  piriyathavar  Lakshmana  Ramar,

Raja  Guruvaam  Bharatha  Ramar.,

THandhai pondravar  Sathrugna Ramar,

Anbulla  Kanavan Sita  Ramar

3.They who never part  Lakshmana  Ramar,

The royal teacher  Bharatha  Ramar,

One like father  , Sathrugna Ramar,

Dear Husband  Sita  Ramar

4,Uththa thozhan  GUhanin Ramar,

Udhavum  Nanban  Sugreeva  Ramar,

DEiva uruvaam  Hanumath Ramar,

Jnana  suryan  Jambhava Ramar

4.Very close friend Guha’s Rama,

The friend who helps Sugreeva Rama,

One with form of God, Hanumath rAma,

The sun of wisdom  Jambhava  Rama

5.Mootha maganaam Sumithra Ramar,

Mannavan pillai  Sumanthra  Ramar,

Mannitharulum Kaikeya  Ramar,

Magane  pondravar  Janaka  Ramar

5.Eldest son, Sumithra Rama,

The son of the  king  , Sumanthra Rama,

The one who  pardons, Kaikeya Rama,

The one who is  like the son Janaka  Rama

6.Yeliya virundhinar   Sabariyin Ramar,

Abhayam alippvar   Vibheeshana  Ramar

Kadangal theerppavar  Jatayu Ramar,

Papa Vinasanar Kodhanda  Ramar

6. Simple   guest Sabari Rama,

One who gives  protection Vibheeshana  Rama,

The one  who repays debts  , Jatayu Rama,

The one   who destroys sins, Kodanda  Rama

7.AAnkal pothrum  aadarsa Ramar,

Pengal poththum  Karpudai Ramar,

Makkal magizhum   arasudai  Ramar ,

Bhakthargal negizhum  Panpudai  Ramar

7. Liked by the males, the model Rama,

Liked by females, the  chaste  Rama,

One who makes people happy  , the ruling Rama

One who melts the devotees , the Dharmic Rama

8.Velvigal kaakum  kavalan  Ramar,

Sapangal pokkum   Ahalya  Ramar  ,

Iry manam inaikkum  Gauthama  Ramar,

Thirumana  nayagan  Janaki  Ramar

8.Protector of fire  sacrifices, the guard  Rama,

The one who removes  curses, Ahalya  Rama,

The one who joins two minds , Gauthama Rama ,

The  groom of the marriage, Janaki  Rama

9.Shiva vil muritha  Parakrama  Ramar,

Hari vil muritha Kshatriya  Ramar,

Kadalai  vendra  Varuna Ramar,

Palam Kanda   Sethu Ramar

9,The breaker of Shiva’s bow , the valorous  Rama,

The breaker of Vishnu’s bow, Royal family Rama,

The one who won over the ocean Varuna  Rama,

The one who saw   the bridge  Sethu  Rama

10.Maram yezhu thulaitha  Dheera Ramar ,

Maru naal vara  chonna  Veera  Ramar,

Kurayatha  guna magan Veerya Ramar,

Kula pugazh  katha  Surya  Ramar

10.The one who drilled seven trees , the  brave Rama,

The one who asked  to come the next day, the valorous Rama,

The one with never diminishing  good qualities , the virile Rama,

The One who protected the fame of his clan, Surya  Rama

11,Sitayai pirintha  makkalin Ramar,

Kadhalai maravaa Seethayin Ramar,

Thayumanavar  Lava Kusa  Ramar,

THaayai kaakum   Vishnu  Ramar

11.The one who parted  with Sita, The peoples Rama,

The one who did not forget love, Sita Rama,

The one who became the mother also  , Lavakusa  Ramar,

The one who protects  by becoming mother , Vishnu  Rama

12.Gitai thantha Krishnan Ramar,

Kannane vanangum Kanniya  Ramar,

Sivane vanangum   Bhaktha  Ramar,

Shivane  japikkum, punya Ramar

13,The one who gave Gita, Krishna Rama,

The one who is saluted by Krishna himself , the honest Rama,

The one who is saluted by Lord Shiva  , The devotee Rama  ,

The  one whose  name is chanted by Shiva himself, the holy Rama

14.Munivarkal poththum  Brahmam Ramar,

THavasikal ninaikkum Nithiya Ramar,

Gandhiyin Kadavul, Sathiya  Ramar,

Ara por  panitha aandavan Ramar

14.The one who is praised by sages , Brahmam Raman,

The who is meditated by saints, The perennial  Rama

The God of Gandhi , the truthful Rama,

The one who ordered dharmic battle The God Rama

15.Ram ram   yendral nallathu nadakkum,

Ram Ram yendral  Amaithi kidaikkum,

Ram Ram   yendral  gunangal  chirakkum,

Ram Ram   yendral  Magizchi  pirakkum

15. If you chant  Ram, Ram ,  good things would happen,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   you will get peace,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   Good qualities will increase

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   you will get  joy

16.Ram, Ram  yendral ullam urugum,

Ram, Ram   yebdral uvagai   perugum,

Ram, Ram yendral Arivu theliyum,

Ram, Ram   yendral  Dharmam puriyum.

16. If you chant  Ram, Ram ,  mind would melt,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   happiness would increase,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   brain would become clear,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   we would understand Dharma.

17.Ram , Ram yendral  Veeram vilangum,

Ram, Ram yendral   vethri vizhayum,

Ram, Ram yendral   chelvam chezhikkum,

Ram , Ram yendral  Kadhavugal thirakkum.

17. If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   valour would shine ,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   you will achieve  victory,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   wealth would increase,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   doors would  open

18.Ram Ram yendral  Manathu adangum,

Ram , Ram yendral  pulangal odungum,

Ram Ram yendral   yogam nilaikkum,

Ram, Ram yendral moksham kidaikkum

18. If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   mind would be  controlled,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   sense organs would  be pacified,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   fortune would be permanent,

If you chant  Ram, Ram ,   You would get salvation

19.Sri Ramar pugazhai dhinamum japithaal,

Oru vasiram poala manathil padiththal,

Thunbam yellam tholaivil odum,

Inbam yellam   viraivil koodum.

19. If we chant    the fame of Rama  daily,

If we  attach it to the mind like a diamond,

Sorrows would run far, far away,

And Joy and pleasure would come fast.

Tamil text 

என்னுயிரும் ராமரே என்மூச்சும் ராமரே
என்னிதயம் ராமரே என்வாழ்க்கை ராமரே
என்கண்கள் ராமரே கண்மணியும் ராமரே
என் மனத்திரையில் எப்பவும் மலருமவர் ரூபமே
என் மூளை எப்பவும் துதிப்பதவர் பாதமே!

ராமர் ராமர் ஜெய ராஜா ராமர்
ராமர் ராமர் ஜெய சீதா ராமர்
ராமர் ராமர் ஹரே ரகுவர ராமர்
ராமர் ராமர் ஹரே ரவிகுல ராமர்

கொழு கொழு குழந்தை கௌசல்ய ராமர்
துறு துறு சிறுவன் தசரத ராமர்
கல்விகள் கற்ற வசிஷ்ட ராமர்
ஆற்றல்கள் பெற்ற கௌசிக ராமர்

இணை பிரியாதவர் லக்ஷ்மண ராமர்
ராஜ குருவாம் பரத ராமர்
தந்தை போன்றவர் சத்ருக்ன ராமர்
அன்புள்ள கணவன் சீதா ராமர்

உற்ற தோழன் குகனின் ராமர்
உதவும் நண்பன் சுக்ரீவ ராமர்
தெய்வ உருவாம் அனுமத் ராமர்
ஞான சூரியன் ஜாம்பவ ராமர்

மூத்த மகனாம் சுமித்ர ராமர்
மன்னவன் பிள்ளை சுமந்தர ராமர்
மன்னித்தருளும் கைகேயே ராமர்
மகனே போன்றவர் ஜனக ராமர்

எளிய விருந்தினர் சபரியின் ராமர்
அபயம் அளிப்பவர் விபீஷண ராமர்
கடன்கள் தீர்ப்பவர் சடாயு ராமர்
பாப வினாசனர் கோதண்ட ராமர்

ஆண்கள் போற்றும் ஆதர்ஷ ராமர்
பெண்கள் போற்றும் கற்புடை ராமர்
மக்கள் மகிழும் அரசுடை ராமர்
பக்தர் நெகிழும் பண்புடை ராமர்

வேள்விகள் காக்கும் காவலன் ராமர்
சாபங்கள் போக்கும் அகல்ய ராமர்
இரு மனம் இணைக்கும் கௌதம ராமர்
திருமண நாயகன் ஜானகி ராமர்

சிவ வில் முறித்த பராக்ரம ராமர்
ஹரி வில் தரித்த சத்ரிய ராமர்
கடலை வென்ற வருண ராமர்
பாலம் கண்ட சேது ராமர்

மரம் ஏழு துளைத்த தீர ராமர்
மறு நாள் வரச்சொன்ன வீர ராமர்
குறையற்ற குணமகன் வீர்ய ராமர்
குலப் புகழ் காத்த சூர்ய ராமர்

சீதையைப் பிரிந்த மக்களின் ராமர்
காதலை மறவா சீதையின் ராமர்
தாயுமானவர் லவகுச ராமர்
தாயாய்க் காக்கும் விஷ்ணு ராமர்

கீதை தந்த கண்ணன் ராமர்
கண்ணனே வணங்கும் கண்ணிய ராமர்
சிவனை வணங்கும் பக்த ராமர்
சிவனே ஜபிக்கும் புண்ணிய நாமர்

முனிவர்கள் போற்றும் பிரம்மம் ராமர்
தவசிகள் நினைக்கும் நித்திய ராமர்
காந்தியின் கடவுள் சத்திய ராமர்
அறப் போர் பணித்த ஆண்டவன் ராமர்

ராம் ராம் என்றால் நல்லது நடக்கும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் அமைதி கிடைக்கும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் குணங்கள் சிறக்கும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் மகிழ்ச்சி பிறக்கும்

ராம் ராம் என்றால் உள்ளம் உருகும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் உவகை பெருகும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் அறிவுத் தெளியும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் தர்மம் புரியும்

ராம் ராம் என்றால் வீரம் விளங்கும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் வெற்றி விழையும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் செல்வம் செழிக்கும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் கதவுகள் திறக்கும்

ராம் ராம் என்றால் மனது அடங்கும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் புலன்கள் ஒடுங்கும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் யோகம் நிலைக்கும்
ராம் ராம் என்றால் மோட்சம் கிடைக்கும்

ஸ்ரீ ராமர் புகழை தினமும் ஜபித்தால்
ஒரு வைரம் போல மனதில் பதித்தால்
துன்பம் எல்லாம் தொலைவில் ஓடும்
இன்பம் எல்லாம் விரைவில் கூடும்

Saubhagya Lakshmi Varuvaye

Saubhagya  Lakshmi  Varuvaye

(Oh Lakshmi  of  good luck)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

(The first two lines are  refrain  to  be sung after  every verse)

1.Saubhaghya Lakshmi  Varuvaye, Mangalam POnga,

Saubhaghya  Lakshmi  Varuvaye-Amma nee

1.Oh Lakshmi of good fortune  , please   do come so that auspiciousness  increases.

Oh Lakshmi  of good fortune  -You mother

2.Vasalil vanna  kolangal ittu,

Vazhayum mavilai  thoranam katti,

AAsanam amaithu , nei vilakethi ,

Anbudam azhaithom  , Annaye Varuga.

Saubhagya Lakshmi  Varuvaye, manai mangalam  ponga

2.After   drawing Rangoli  in the courtyard,

After decorating it with Banana   and mango leaves,

After  making a  seat, after  lighting the  ghee lamp,

We called  you with love “Oh mother please  come,

Oh Lakshmi  of good fortune, please come ,

So that  auspiciousness our home  ebbs out.

3.Malligai Jathi maruvudan  Roja,

Manam migu thazhampoo malargalum maththum,

Yellayillatha   bhthiyum cherthu ,

Easwariye unnai archanai   cheivom.

2.Along with jasmine , sambac flowers , Maruvu leaves , rose ,

With highly scented  pandanus   flowers  ,

Merged with   limitless    devotion,

Oh  Goddess  , we worshipped   you.

3.Payasam vadayum bhakshana vagayum ,

Pala vidha  pazhangalum  kozhukattai dhinusum,

AAsayudan unakku arppanam cheithom,

Ambikaye  engal annaye varuga

3.We offered kheer, vada   , several varieties of eatables,

Several type  of fruits, several  type   of Kozhukattai,

With great  love  to you ,

Oh our mother goddess , Oh our  mother  please come.

4.Karpooram chuthi , kangalil oththi,

Karathinil mangala thoranam katti,

Por padam pothi, pookalum thoovi,

Punniyam adaivom , Annaye  varuga

4.Lighting the camphor , waving it round you,

We   patted our eyes, we tied  auspicious ,

Threads  on the arms, praised your golden feet,

Offered flowers and we  would get your blessings, Oh mother pleases come

5,Manikka chivappil  Mookuthi minna,

Marakatha  kundalam kathinil aada,

Aani pon muthu malaikal   asaya,

Achyuthan  marbinil  vAazhum.

5.With  the nose stud shining  in the red of garnet ,

With  ear globes made  of emerald  wave  n her  ears,

With   several necklaces  made  of purest gold   wave  on her  chest,

Oh Goddess  you were  living  on the  chest of Mahavishnu

6.Azhagiya  koonthal  idai varai   purala,

Arul migum   kankal   karunai pozhiya ,

Yezhil migu  nethiyil  kumkumam  thulanga,

Yengalin mangal bakkiyangal peruga

6. With  the pretty braid  hanging up to your hips  roll,

With  exceedingly graceful eyes pour  mercy,

With the very pretty kumkum  shine in your forehead,

And with  our auspicious   luck  increase.

7.Jal jal jal   yena chadangaikal  olikka  ,

JaNa, jaNa  jaNa  yena  valaikal  kulunga  ,

Kal , kal, kal   yena  kaal  chilambolikka  ,

Nin   karunayaal   yengal kashtangal  parakka

7.With anklets  making sound Jal, Jal, Jal,

With bangles   shaking with  sound jaNa, jaNa, jaNa,

With  anklets   making sound  kal, kal, kal,

And with our  troubles fly away  due to your kindness.

8.Kalviyil  kuzhandaigal   chiranthida  venum,

Kanniyar  nalla  kanavanai  peravum,,

Mangaya yvarukkum   mangalam  perugavum,

Cheerum chirappudan   vaazhga  yena vaazhthida ,

Saubhagya   Lakshmi  varuvaayamma,

Manai mangalam  chirakka  Saubhagya Lakshmi   varuvaaye

8.The children should    shine in education,

The maids   should get   good husbands,

Auspiciousness  should increase   for all ladies,

For   blessing us “You all live   with prosperity and greatness,

Oh Goddess Lakshmi  of good luck please  come.

Oh Goddess Lakshmi of good luck , please come  for prosperity of  home to increase.

9.Azhagaana Lakshmi Thayamma-nammamma nee  ,

Thiruvengadathaan Marbinil iruppai,

Thiruvarangathaan  padathil  iruppai,

Azhagiya singan  madiyil iruppai,

Arul tharum  Raman aruginil  iruppai

9.You the pretty Lakshmi  mother –you are our  mother,

T You would be on the chest of Lord of Venkata,

You would be near  the feet of Lord of Srirangam,

You would be  on the lap of the pretty Lord Narasinha,

And  you would be standing near Rama who gives us his grace

10.Kalayil malarum kamalathil iruppaai,

Malayil yeththum  vilakkinil  iruppaai,

Palinai kodukkum  pasuvilmn iruppaai,

BHaktharkal vaazvil   arulai  Pozhivai.

10You will be in the lotus that blooms in the morning,

You would be there  in the lamp  that  is lit in the evening,

You will also be there  in the cow   which gives milk,

Please shower your grace on the life  of your devotees.

11. Dhanathinai arulvai , dhanyavum tharuvai,

Dairyavum tharuvai, Sukhathinai tharuvai

Mazhalaikal  tharuvai, arulai  pozhivai,

Yanaikal choozhavum  magizhvayiruppai.

11.You would give wealth , you would give grains,

You would  also give courage,  You would give life of pleasure

You would give  babies, You would shower  your grace,

And you would remain happy  , when surrounded  by elephants.