Each day of a week dedicated to a particular Hindu God (Simple Slokas)

Guru sloka

Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshwaraha

 Gurur Saaksaat Param bhramha Tasmai Shree Guravey Namaha
Meaning
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Guru is Brahma( who plants the qualities of goodness) Guru is Vishnu ( who nurtures and fosters the qualities of goodness) Guru is Maheshwar (who weeds out the bad qualities) Guru is supereme Brahman itself Prostration unto that Guru


Siva  Slokam       (On M0n Day)

NAGENDRA HAARAAYA TRILOCHANAAYA 

BHASMANGA RAAGAYA MAHESHWARAYA

 NITHYAAYA SUDDHAAYA DHIGAMBARAAYA

 THASMAI NA KAARAAYA NAMASHIVAYA NAMA SHIVAAYA 

Meaning
=======I offer my humble salutations to Lord Mahesvara who has a garland of serpants around the neck, who has three eyes, whose body is covered with ash, who is eternal who is pure who has the entire sky as his dress and who is embodies as the first letter Na

Nandi sloka

Nandhikesha Mahaabhaaga Shivadhyaana

 ParaayaNa Gowrinandana Sevaartham

 AnujGYaa Daatum MarhasiiMeaning

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O! Lord Nandhikesha, highly distinguished, Son of Gowri and wholly devoted in meditation of Lord Shiva, please grant us the deserving permission to worship Lord Shiva

Anjaneya           (On Tues Day)

Mano javam , maruda thulya vegam, Jithendriyam buddhi matham varishtam, Vatha atmajam vanara yudha mukhyam, Sree rama dootham sirasa namami

Meaning

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I  bow my head and salute the emissary of Rama, Who has won over his mind, Who has similar speed as wind, Who has mastery over his organs, Who is the greatest among knowledgeable, Who is the son of God of wind, And who is the chief in the army of monkeys

 Ganesh Slokam        ( On Wednes Day)

Mooshika Vaahana Modhaka Hastha Chaamara Karna Vilambitha Suthra Vaamana Roopa Maheshwara Puthra Vigna Vinaayaka Paadha Namasthey
Meaning He who has the mouse as the vahana, He who always keeps Modhak, He who has ears that resemble a hand held fan, He who wears a chain-like ornament around his waist, He who is short statured, He who is the son of Lord Maheshwara. O! Lord Vinayaka who is all the above and he who removes all impediments(vignas), We worship your Divine Feet.


Vishnu Slokam           (On Thurs Day)

Santhakaram Buja ga sayanam Padmanabham suresam|

 Viswadhaaram Gagana sadrusam Megha varnam shubangam || 

Lakshmi kantham kamala nayanam Yogi hrid dyana gamyam |

 Vande Vishnum Bhava bhayaharam sarva lokaika natham || 

Meaning
=======I bow before the God Vishnu, Who is personification of peace, Who sleeps on his folded arms, Who has a lotus on his belly, Who is the God of gods, Who is the basis of earth, Who is similar to the sky, Who is of the colour of the cloud, Who has beautiful limbs, Who is the consort of Lakshmi, Who has lotus like eyes, Who is seen by saints through thought, Who kills all worries and fears, And who is the lord of all the worlds

Lashmi Slokami        ( On Fri Day)

Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvaartha Sadhikey

 Sharanye Trayambakey Gowri Narayani Namostutey 

Meaning

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I salute the three-eyed Divine Mother Narayani, who brings auspiciousness and who fulfils all the desires of the devotee (both spiritual and materia 

Devi Slokam

yaa devii sarvabhuuteshhu maatR^irupeNa sa.nsthitaH .

 yaa devii sarvabhuuteshhu shaktirupeNa sa.nsthitaH .

 yaa devii sarvabhuuteshhu shaantirupeNa sa.nsthitaH .

 namastasyaiH namastasyaiH namastasyaiH namo namaH .. 

Meaning
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O mother, who is present everywhere, who is embodiment of Universal Mother, O mother, who is present everywhere, who is embodiment of Power and Energy, O mother, who is present everywhere, who is embodiment of Peace, I bow to thee, I bow to thee, I bow to thee.

Vebjateswara s0itram        (On Satur Day)

Narayanam parabrahma sarvakarana karanam

Prapadye venkatesakhyam thadeva kavacham mama.

sahasrasheersha purusho Venkatesaha ssirovathu

Praneshah prananilayam pranan rakshathu me harihi.

Aakasaraat suthanatha athmanam may sadavathu

Devadevoththamo paya dheham may Venkateswara.

Sarvathra sarvakaryeshu  mangambajani Easwaraha

Palyenmam sada karmasaphalyam saha pryachchathu.

ya ethadwajrakavacha mabhedyhyam Venkatesithuhu

sayam prathaha patennitham mruthyum tharathi nirbhayaha.

Sri Krishna Sloka


Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum.
Meaning
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I bow to you O Krishna, the Supreme Guru, the son of Devaki and Vasudeva, the remover of Kamsa and Chanur


 Saraswathi Sloka
Saraswathi Namastubhyam Sarva Devi Namo Nama ; Shantha Roopey Sasi Dharey Sarva Yoge Namo Namah 
I salute Goddess Saraswathi, who is the embodiment of all the deities. She is the repository of peace and knowledge and wears a crescent moon.

Rama  Slokam
.Sugreeva Mithram Paramam Pavithram
 Seethakalathram Navamegha Gathram Karunyam Pathram 
Shathapathra Nethram Shree Ramachandram Sathatham Namami
Meaning
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The friend of Sugreeva, the most pure one, the Lord of Sita whose body is like a new cloud, the seat of compassion, the lotus eyed Lord Shree Ramachandra I salute

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Mantras for All Purpose

Mantra for a Child This mantra may be recited for getting a son, or for childless couples, who want a child. Mantra Devaki-sut Govinda Vasudeva Jagatpate Dehi me tanayam Krishna Tvaamaham sharanam gataha Meaning: O Son of Devaki and Vasudeva, the Lord of the Universe O Krishna! give me a son; I take refuge in you Mantra for Marriage This is a mantra for girls who want to get married. They should say this mantra every day Mantra: Kaatyaayani Mahaamaayey Mahaa YoginyaDheeshwaree NandaGopasuta Devi Pati Mey Kuru Tey Namaha Meaning: O Katyaayani! MahaaMayey (Names of Ma the Mother Goddess) Supreme Lord of all great Yoginis, Make Shree Krishna, my husband Prostrations unto Thee. Mantra to be chanted before you begin your studies: Mantra: Saraswati namastubhyam Varde Kaamarupini Vidyarambham karishyami Siddhir bhavatu me sadaa Meaning: My humble prostrations unto Thee, O Goddess Saraswati, You are the fulfiller of all my wishes, I start my studies, with the request that I achieve perfection in them. Mantra for Health Mantra: Om! Tryambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushtee Vardhanam Urva ruka meva Bandhanaat Mrityor Muksheeya Ma amrutaat Meaning: Om! We worship Lord Shiva (The 3-Eyed One) who is full of fragrance and who nourishes all beings; may He liberate me from death, bestow salvation and (lead me) towards Eternity (Make me immortal) just as the ripe cucumber is severed (from the creeper) of its bondage. Mantra For Prosperity Mantra: Aayur dehee Dhanam Dehee Vidyaam dehee Maheshwari Samastamakhilam dehee dehee mey Parameshwari Meaning Give me long life Give me wealth, Give me knowledge, O Maheshwari (Mother Goddess) O Parmeshwari, Give me everything that I desire This is a mantra of Maheshwari. Maheshwari is the consort of Maheshwara, another name for Siva. It is said that Siva always grants the boons of those that pray to him or his consort. Mantra for a Peaceful Life Mantra Sarveshaam Svaastir Bhavatu Sarveshaam Shaantir Bhavatu, Sarveshaam Poornam Bhavatu Sarveshaam Mangalam Bhavatu Om Shanti, Shanti Shanteeh Meaning: May Health abound forever May Peace abound forever May complete abundance, abound forever May auspiciousness abound forever Om Peace Peace Peace! MANTRA for the FULFILLMENT OF DESIRES and RELEASE FROM BONDAGE Mantra: Om kaaram bindu samyuktam nityam dhyaayanti yoginah Kaamadam mokshadam chaiva Omkaaraaya namo namaha Meaning: The sages constantly meditate upon the sound of Om and its 'Bindu´ (dot) We offer our obeisance to the Divine sound of Om repeatedly, Which has the power to fulfill our desires and release us from bondage. MANTRA FOR DESTRUCTION OF EVIL AND REMOVAL OF MISERIES-KRISHNA Mantra: Krishnaaya Vaasudevaaya Haraye Paramaatmane Pranatah Klesha naashaaya Govindaaya namo namaha Meaning O Krishna! Son of Vaasudeva, You are the Supreme Lord, remover of miseries. You destroy all evil, O Govinda! I repeatedly bow to You! THE EPITOME OF DUTY. Mantra: Raamaaya Raamabhadraaya Raamachandraaya vedhase Raghunaathaaya naathaaya Seetaaya pataye namah. Meaning: I bow to the Brilliant Rama, doer of good, Lord of the Raghus, the Beloved husband of Seeta.

Archive for the ‘Ashtakam’ Category (Annapurna Ashtakam, GanaNayaka Ashtakam,Achyutha Ashtakam, Suryastakam,Linga Ashtakam – With Meaning

Sri Annapurna Ashtakam is written by Adi Shankaracharya to praise and invoke the grace of Mother Goddess Annapurneswari. Mother Goddess Annapurneswari is the presiding deity at Banaras or Varanasi. She is the Mother who graces food to everybody ; especially for poor and destitute. The Godess of Varanasi also fed King Harishchandra’s children (he became poor due to Rishi Vashishta).

Annapurna Ashtakam/ Annapoorna Stotram

Nithyaananda kari,Varaa abhya karee,
Soundarya rathnaakaree,
Nirddhotahakila ghora pavaanakaree,
Prathyaksha Maheswaree,
Praaleyachala vamsa pavavakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree.

Naana rathna vichitra bhooshana karee,
Hemaambaradambaree,
Mukthaa haara vilamba maana vilasa,
Dwakshoja kumbaan dharee,
Kasmeera garu vasithaa ruchi karee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Yogaanandakaree ripu kshyakaree,
Dharman artha nishtaakaree,
Chandrarkaanala bhasa maana laharee,
Trilokya rakshaa karee,
Sarvaiswarya samastha vaanchithakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Kailaasaachala kandharaa laya karee,
Gowree , umaa sankaree,
Kaumaree nigamartha gochara karee,
Omkara beejaksharee,
Moksha dwaara kavata patana karee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Drusyaa drusya vibhootha vahana karee,
Brhmaanda bhando dharee,
Leelaa nataka suthra kelana karee,
Vijnana deeptham guree,
Sree viswesa mana prasaadhana karee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Urvee sarva janeswaree bhagawathee,
Maatha krupaa sagaree,
Venee neela samaana kunthala dharee,
Ananda dhaneswaree,
Sarvanandakaree bhayaa shubhakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Aadhi kshaantha samastha varna nikaree,
Shabho tribhaava karee,
Kasmeeraa tripureswaree trilaharee,
Nithyaamakuree sarvaree,
Kamaa kamksha karee janodhaya karee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Devee sarva vichitra rathna rachithaa,
Dakshayanee sundaree,
Vama swadu payodhara priyakaree,
Sownhagya maaheswaree,
Bhakthaabhishtakaree, sadaa shubhakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Chandrakaanala koti koti sadrusaa,
Chandramsu bhimbaan dharee,
Chandrakaagni samaana kunthala dharee
Chandrarka varneshwaree,
Maala pustaka pasasangusa dharee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Kshatrathraanakaree, mahaa bhayakaree,
Mthaa krupaa sagaree,
Sakshaan mokshakaree sadaa shiva karee,
Visweshwaree sridharee,
Daksha krundha karee niraa mayakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Annapurne sadaa purne,
Sankara praana vallabhe,
Jnana vairagya sidhyartham,
Bikshaa dehee cha parvathy.

Mathaa cha Parvathy Devi,
Pithaas cha Maheswara
Bandhawa Shiva Bhakatamscha,
Swadesho Bhuvana Trayam.

GanaNayaka Ashtakam

Ekadantam Mahaakaayam Taptakaajnchana sannibham
LambodaraM VishaalaaxaM  Vande Ham GaNanaayakam

Mounji Krishnajeenadharam NaagaYagnopaveethanam
Bhalendu Sakalam Moulim, Vande Ham Gananayakam

Chitraratna Vichitragam Chitrmaalaa Vibhushitham
Kamarupadharam Devam, Vande Ham Gananayakam

Gajavaktam SuraSreshtam, Karnachamara Bhushitham
Pasamkusadharam Devam, Vande Ham Gananayakam

Mushikootham maaruhya Devasura Mahaahavey
Yooddukamam Mahaaveeram, Vande Ham Gananayakam

Yaksha Kinnera Gandharva, Siddi Vidhyadharay Sadha
Stuyamanam MahaaBhaahum, Vande Ham Gananayakam

Ambika Hryudayanandham, Matrubhihi Pariveshtitham
BhaktaPriyam Madhoonmatham, Vande Ham Gananayakam

SarvaVignaharam Devam SarvaVigna Vivarjetham
Sarvasiddi Pradhataaram, Vande Ham Gananayakam

Ganashtakam Idham Punyam Yah Pateth Satatham Narah
Siddyanthi Sarva kaaryaani, Vidhayaavan Dhanavaan Bhaveth

Ithi Sri GanaNayashtakam

 

Achyutham Kesavam Rama Narayanam,
Krishna damodharam vasudevam harim,
Sreedharam madhavam gopika vallabham,
Janaki nayakam ramachandram Bhaje 1

Achyutham kesavam sathya bhamadhavam,
Madhavam sreedharam radhika aradhitham,
Indira mandiram chethana sundaram,
Devaki nandanam nandhajam sam bhaje 2

Vishnava jishnave sankhine chakrine,
Rukhmani ragine janaki janaye,
Vallavi vallabha yarchidha yathmane,
Kamsa vidhvamsine vamsine the nama. 3

Krishna govinda he rama narayana,
Sree pathe vasu deva jitha sree nidhe,
Achyuthanantha he madhava adhokshaja,
Drowpadhi rakshaka, pathu maam sarvadha 4

Rakshasa kshobitha seethaya shobitho,
Danda karanya bhoo punyatha karana,
Lakshmanananvitho vanarai ssevitho,
Agasthya sampoojitho raghava pathu maam. 5

Dheenu karishtako anishta krudwesinaam,
Kesiha kamsa hrud vamsika vaadhana,
Poothana nasana sooraja khelano,
Bala gopalaka pathu maam sarvadha 6

Vidhyu dudhyothavath prasphura dwasasam,
Prouda bodhaval prollasad vigraham,
Vanyaya Malaya shobhi thora sthalam,
Lohinthangri dwayam vareejaksham bhaje. 7

Kanchithai kundalai braja maanananam,
Rathna moulim lasad kundalam gandayo,
Haara keyuragam kankana projwalam,
Kinkini manjula syamalam tham bhaje. 8

Phalasruthi

Achyuthashtakam ya patdeth ishtadham,
Premadha prathyaham poorusha saspruham,
Vruthatha sundaram karthru viswambharam,
Tasya vasyo harir jayathe sathwaram

Suryastakam

AdidEva namastubhyam praseeda mama bhAskara
dhivAkara namastubhyam prabhAkara namOstutE || 1
saptASva rathamaaruDham pracamDham kaSyapAtmajam
SwEtapadmadharam dEvam tam sooryam praNamaamyaham || 2
lOhitam rathamAruDham sarvalOka pitAmaham
mahApApaharam dEvam tam sUryam praNamAmyaham || 3
treiguNyam ca mahASUram brahma vishNu mahESwaram
mahApApaharam dEvam tam sUryam praNamAmyaham || 4
bRMhitaM tEjasAMpuMjam vAyurAkASa mEvaca
prabhustvaM sarvalOkAnAM taM sUryaM praNamAmyahaM || 5
baMdhUkapushpa saMkASaM harakuMDala bhUshitaM
Ekacakra dharaM dEvaM taM sUryaM praNamAmyahaM || 6
viSwESaM viSwakartAraM mahAtEjaha pradIpanam
mahApApaharaM dEvaM taM sUryaM praNamAmyahaM || 7
SrI vishNuM jagatAMnAthaM jnAna(gnana) vijnAna(vignana) mOkshadaM
mahApApaharaM dEvaM taM sUryaM praNamAmyahaM || 8
sUryAshTakaM paThEnnityaM grahapIDA praNASanaM
aputrO labhatEputram daridrO dhanavAn bhavEt || 9
amishaM madhupAnaM ca yaha karOti ravErdinE
saptajanma bhavEdrOgI janma janma daridratA || 10
strI taila madhumAMsAni yE tyajanti ravErdinE
na vyAdhi SOka dAridryaM, sUryalOkaM sa gacchati || 11

Linga Ashtakam – With Meaning

Brahma Murari surarchita Lingam
Nirmala bhasita sobhita Lingam
Janmaja dukha vinasaka Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Devas,
Which is pure and resplendent. And which destroys sorrows of birth.

Devamuni pravararchita Lingam
Kamadahana karunakara Lingam
Ravana darpa vinasaka Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,
Which destroyed the god of love, Which showers mercy,
And which destroyed the pride of Ravana.

Sarva sugandhi sulepita Lingam
Buddhi vivardhana karana Lingam
Siddha surasura vandita Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is anointed by perfumes, Which leads to growth of wisdom,
And which is worshipped by sages, devas and asuras.

Kanaka maha mani bhushita Lingam
Paniphati veshtitha shobhita Lingam
Dakshasu yajna vinashana Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is ornamented by gold and great jewels,
Which shines with the snake being with it,
And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha.

Kumkuma chandana lepita Lingam
Pankaja hara sushosbhita Lingam
Sanchita papa vinashana Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is adorned by sandal paste and saffron,
Which wears the garland of lotus flowers,
And which can destroy accumulated sins.

Devaganarchita sevita Lingam
Bhavair bhaktibhi revacha Lingam
Dinakarakoti prabhakara Lingam
Tat pranamami Sadasiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is served by gods and other beings,
Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,
And which shines like billions of Suns.

Ashtadalo pariveshtia Lingam
Sarva samudbhava karana Lingam
Ashtadaridra vinashana Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is surrounded by eight petals,
Which is the prime reason of all riches,
And which destroys eight types of poverty.

Suraguru suravara pujita Lingam
Suravana pushpa sadarchita Lingam
Paratparam paramatmaka Lingam
Tatpranamami Sadashiva Lingam

I bow before that Lingam, which is the eternal Shiva,
Which is worshipped by the teacher of gods,
Which is worshipped by the best of gods,
Which is always worshipped by the flowers,
From the garden of Gods,
Which is the eternal abode,
And which is the ultimate truth.

Lingashtakamidam punyam
Yat Pathet Shivasannidhau
Shivalokamavapnoti
Shivena saha modate.

Any one who chants the holy octet of the Lingam,
In the holy presence of Lord Shiva,
Would in the end reach the world of Shiva, ,
And keep him company.

Ganesha Ashtakam Lyrics – Asthakam of Vinayaka (Pillayar)

tags:lin(Chating or singing Vinayaka Asthakam daily will help one meet with success on all his action.) 

Yatho Anantha Shakthir Anathascha Jeeva,
Yatho Nirgunadha Aprameyaa Gunasthe,
Yatho Bhathi Saravam Tridha Bedha Binnam,
Sada Tham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 1

We sing about and salute that Lord Ganesh,
From whose limitless power emerged countless beings,
From whose property less form emerged great qualities,
And from whose power the world is divided in to a triad

Yathaschaviraseej Jagath Sarvametha,
Thadhabjasano Viswgo Viswagoptha,
Thandendradhayo Deva Sanga Manushya,
Sada Tham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 2

We sing about and salute that Lord Ganesha,
From whom this entire universe emerged,
And from whom Lord Brahma who sits on a lotus,
Lord Vishnu who pervades the universe,
Lord Shiva who can hide this universe,
Lord Indra, other Devas and men emerged

Yatho Vahni Bhanu Bhavo Bhoor Jalam Cha,
Yatha Sagaraschandrama Vyoma Vayu,
Yatha Sthavara Jangama Vruksha Sangha,
Sada Tham Ganesham Namamo Bhajama 3

We sing about and salute that Ganesa,
From whom, the Fire, Sun, Shiva earth and water emerged,
From whom ocean, moon and sky emerged,
And from whom stable and movable beings and trees emerged.

Yatho Dhanava, Kinnara Yaksha Sangha,
Yatha Scharana Varana Swapadascha,
Yatha Pakshi Keeta Yatho Veerudasha,
Sadatham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 4

We sing about and salute that Lord Vinayaka,
From whom, the Asuras, Kinnaras and Yakshas emerged,
From whom Charanas, elephants and canines emerged,
And from whom birds, insects and creepers emerged.

Yatho Budhir Ajnananaso Mumukshor,
Yatha Sampadho Bhaktha Santhoshika Syu,
Yatho Vigna Naso, Yatha Karya Sidhi,
Sada Tham Ganesham Namamo Bhajama 5

We sing about and salute that Lord Pillayar,
From whom wisdom and eternal knowledge
Which drives away ignorance emerged,
From whom wealth which pleases devotees emerged,
And by whom roadblocks are removed and,
Success in every action is attained.

Yatha Puthra Sampadhyatho, Vanchithartho,
Yatho Abhakthi Vignasthadha Anekaroopa,
Yatho Soka Mohaou Yatha Kama Eva,
Sadatham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 6

We sing about and salute that Lord Ganapati,
By whom child wealth and desires are granted,
By whom several forms of problems,
Are created for those who are not devotees,
And who creates sorrow, desire and passion.

Yatho Anantha Shakthi Sasesho Bhabhoova,
Dharadhararenakaroope Cha Shaktha,
Yatho Anekadha Swargalolka Hi Nana,
Sada Tham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 7

We sing about and salute that Lord Ganapathi,
From whom Anantha gets his power to lift the earth,
Who can assume several different forms,
And from whom all the heavens were created.

Yatha Veda Vacho Vikunta Manobhi,
Sada Nethinetheeti Yatha Gunanthi,
Para Brahma Roopam Chidananda Bhootham,
Sadatham Ganesam Namamo Bhajama 8

We sing about and salute that Lord Vighneshvara,
About whom even the Vedas do not understand,
And stop with searches with “This is not”, “This is not”,
Who is the real form of that eternal truth,
And who is the real form of that eternal joy

Phala Sruthi – (Results of chanting Ganesha Ashtakam)

Punarooche Ganadheesa Stotramedath Paden Nara,
Trisandhyam Tridinam Thasya Sarva Karyam Bhavishyathi. 9

If the man devoted to Lord Ganesh,
Reads Ganesha Astakam thrice a day for three days,
All his actions will meet with success.

Yo Japeth Ashtadivasam Sloskashtakamidham Shubham,
Ashta Varam Chathurthyanthu So Ashta Sidheravapnuyath. 10

He who reads this holy octet Ganesha Asthakam for eight days,
For eight weeks or chants it eight times,
On the fourth day of the moon’s phase,
Would make the eight occult powers his own.

Sa Paden Masa Mathram Thu, Dasa Varam Dine Dine,
Sa Mochayed Bandhagatham Raja Vadhyam Na Samsaya 11

He who reads Ganesh Ashtak ten times a day for one month,
Would be freed, even if punished with death by the king

Vidhya Kamo Labed Vidhyam, Puthrarthi Puthramapnuyath,
Vanchithaan Labhathe Sarvan, Ekavimsathi Varatha 12

He who repeats it with devotion for twenty one weeks,
Would get knowledge if he desires and would get children if he desires

Yo Japed Paraya Bhakthya Gajanana Paro Nara,
Evamukthwa Thatho Devaschanthrdhanam Gatha Prabhu 13

He who meditates with devotion on Lord Ganesa,
Would get salvation and attain the rich world of the Lord.

e,lingastakam meaning,linga astakam

Ratha yatra, the Festival of Chariot

(Odia: ରଥଯାତ୍ରା) is a huge Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Orissa, India during the months of June or July .

The festival commemorates Lord Jagannath's annual visit to Gundicha mata's temple via aunt's home (Mausi Maa Temple which is near Balagandi Chaka in Pur

Three richly decorated chariots, resembling temple structures, are pulled through the streets of Puri. This commemorates the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balarama, and their sister Subhadra to their aunt' s temple, the Gundicha Temple which is situated at a distance of 2km from their temple. New chariots are built every year. This is the only day when devotees who are not allowed in the temple premises such as non-Hindus and foreigners, can get their glimpse of the deities. During the festival, devotees from all over the World go to Puri with an earnest desire to help pull Lords' chariot with the help of other priests pulling the chariots with ropes. They consider this a pious deed and risk their lives in the huge crowd. The huge processions accompanying the chariots play devotional songs with drums, tambourines, trumpets etc. Children line the streets through which the chariot will pass and add to the mass chorus. The Rath carts themselves are some approximately 45 feet (14 m) high and are pulled by the thousands of pilgrims who turn up for the event,the chariots were build newly each year only from a particular type of tree. Millions of devotees congregate at Puri for this annual event from all over the country and abroad. It is also telecasted live on many Indian channels and International channels.

Ratha yatra, the Festival of Chariot : Chariots of Shri Jagannath is celebrated every year at Puri, the temple town in Orissa, on the second (dwitiya) day of shukla pakshya (waxing cycle of moon) of Ashadh Maas (3rd month in Lunar Calendar). The presiding deities of the Jagannath Temple, Puri main temple, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, with the celestial wheel [ Sudarshana chakra ] are taken out from the temple precincts in an elaborate ritual procession to their respective chariots. The huge, colourfully decorated chariots, are drawn by multitude of devotees on the bada danda, the grand avenue to the Gundicha Temple (Gundicha - King Indradyumna's Queen) , two miles away to the North.
On their way back from the Gundicha Temple, the three deities stop for a while near the Mausi Maa Temple (Aunt's abode) and have an offering of the Poda Pitha, which is a special type of pancake supposed to be the Lord's favourite. After a stay for seven days, the deities return to their abode.

Kanakadhara stotram

Kanakadhara stotram


Please sing Kanakadhara stotram everyday or atleast listen to it with pure devotion on Goddess Mahalakshmi offering flowers, milk or water in a glass and after prayers have it as prasad

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Mahalakshmi blessings - Kanakadhara Stotram .

1
Angam hare pulaka bhooshanamasrayanthi,
Bhringanga neva mukulabharanam thamalam,
Angikrithakhila vibhuthirapanga leela,
Mangalyadasthu mama mangala devathaya.

To the Hari who wears supreme happiness as Ornament,
The Goddess Lakshmi is attracted,
Like the black bees getting attracted,
To the unopened buds of black Tamala[1] tree,
Let her who is the Goddess of all good things,
Grant me a glance that will bring prosperity.
2
Mugdha muhurvidhadhadathi vadhane Murare,
Premathrapapranihithani gathagathani,
Mala dhrishotmadhukareeva maheth pale ya,
Sa ne sriyam dhisathu sagarasambhavaya.
Again and again return ,those glances,
Filled with hesitation and love,
Of her who is born to the ocean of milk,
To the face of Murari[2],
Like the honey bees to the pretty blue lotus,
And let those glances shower me with wealth.
3
Ameelithaksha madhigamya mudha Mukundam
Anandakandamanimeshamananga thanthram,
Akekara stiththa kaninika pashma nethram,
Bhoothyai bhavenmama bhjangasayananganaya.
With half closed eyes stares she on Mukunda[3],
Filled with happiness , shyness and the science of love,
On the ecstasy filled face with closed eyes of her Lord,
And let her , who is the wife of Him who sleeps on the snake,
Shower me with wealth.
4
Bahwanthare madhujitha srithakausthube ya,
Haravaleeva nari neela mayi vibhathi,
Kamapradha bhagavatho api kadaksha mala,
Kalyanamavahathu me kamalalayaya
He who has won over Madhu[4],
Wears the Kousthuba[5] as ornament,
And also the garland of glances, of blue Indraneela[6],
Filled with love to protect and grant wishes to Him,
Of her who lives on the lotus,
And let those also fall on me,
And grant me all that is good..
5
Kalambudhaalithorasi kaida bhare,
Dharaadhare sphurathi yaa thadinganeva,
Mathu samastha jagatham mahaneeya murthy,
Badrani me dhisathu bhargava nandanaya
Like the streak of lightning in black dark cloud,
She is shining on the dark , broad chest,
Of He who killed Kaidaba[7],
And let the eyes of the great mother of all universe,
Who is the daughter of Sage Bharghava[8],
Fallon me lightly and bring me prosperity.
6
Praptham padam pradhamatha khalu yat prabhavath,
Mangalyabhaji madhu madhini manamathena,
Mayyapadetha mathara meekshanardham,
Manthalasam cha makaralaya kanyakaya.
The God of love could only reach ,
The killer of Madhu[9],
Through the power of her kind glances,
Loaded with love and blessing
And let that side glance ,
Which is auspicious and indolent,
Fall on me.
7
Viswamarendra padhavee bramadhana dhaksham,
Ananda hethu radhikam madhu vishwoapi,
Eshanna sheedhathu mayi kshanameekshanartham,
Indhivarodhara sahodharamidhiraya
Capable of making one as king of Devas in this world,
Her side long glance of a moment,
Made Indra[10] regain his kingdom,
And is making Him who killed Madhu [11] supremely happy.
And let her with her blue lotus eyes glance me a little.
8
Ishta visishtamathayopi yaya dhayardhra,
Dhrishtya thravishta papadam sulabham labhanthe,
Hrishtim prahrushta kamlodhara deepthirishtam,
Pushtim krishishta mama pushkravishtaraya.
To her devotees and those who are great,
Grants she a place in heaven which is difficult to attain,
Just by a glance of her compassion filled eyes,
Let her sparkling eyes which are like the fully opened lotus,
Fall on me and grant me all my desires.
9
Dhadyaddhayanupavanopi dravinambhudaraam,
Asminna kinchina vihanga sisou vishanne,
Dhushkaramagarmmapaneeya chiraya dhooram,
Narayana pranayinee nayanambhuvaha.
Please send your mercy which is like wind,
And shower the rain of wealth on this parched land,,
And quench the thirst of this little chataka[12] bird,
And likewise ,drive away afar my load of sins,
Oh, darling of Narayana[13],
By the glance from your cloud like dark eyes.
10
Gheerdhevathethi garuda dwaja sundarithi,
Sakambhareethi sasi shekara vallebhethi,
Srishti sthithi pralaya kelishu samsthitha ya,
Thasyai namas thribhvanai ka guros tharunyai.
She is the goddess of Knowledge,
She is the darling of Him who has Garuda[14] as flag,
She is the power that causes of death at time of deluge,
And she is the wife of Him who has the crescent,
And she does the creation , upkeep and destruction at various times,
And my salutations to this lady who is worshipped by all the three worlds.
11
Sruthyai namosthu shubha karma phala prasoothyai,
Rathyai namosthu ramaneeya gunarnavayai,
Shakthyai namosthu satha pathra nikethanayai,
Pushtayi namosthu purushotthama vallabhayai.
Salutations to you as Vedas[15] which give rise to good actions,
Salutation to you as Rathi[16] for giving the most beautiful qualities,
Salutation to you as Shakthi[17] ,who lives in the hundred petalled lotus,
And salutations to you who is Goddess of plenty,
And is the consort of Purushottama[18].
12
Namosthu naleekha nibhananai,
Namosthu dhugdhogdhadhi janma bhoomayai,
Namosthu somamrutha sodharayai,
Namosthu narayana vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who is as pretty.
As the lotus in full bloom,
Salutations to her who is born from ocean of milk,
Salutations to the sister of nectar and the moon,
Salutations to the consort of Narayana.
13
Namosthu hemambhuja peetikayai,
Namosthu bhoo mandala nayikayai,
Namosthu devathi dhaya prayai,
Namosthu Sarngayudha vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who has the golden lotus as seat,
Salutations to her who is the leader of the universe,
Salutations to her who showers mercy on devas,
And salutations to the consort of Him who has the bow called Saranga.
14
Namosthu devyai bhrugu nandanayai,
Namosthu vishnorurasi sthithayai,
Namosthu lakshmyai kamalalayai,
Namosthu dhamodhra vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who is daughter of Bhrigu[19],
Salutations to her lives on the holy chest of Vishnu,
Salutations to Goddess Lakshmi who lives in a lotus,
And saluations to her who is the consort of Damodhara[20].
15
Namosthu Kanthyai kamalekshanayai,
Namosthu bhoothyai bhuvanaprasoothyai,
Namosthu devadhibhir archithayai,
Namosthu nandhathmaja vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who is light living in Lotus flower,
Salutations to her who is the earth and also mother of earth,
Salutations to her who is worshipped by Devas,
And salutations to her who is the consort of the son of Nanda[21].
16
Sampath karaani sakalendriya nandanani,
Samrajya dhana vibhavani saroruhakshi,
Twad vandanani dhuritha haranodhythani,
Mamev matharanisam kalayanthu manye.
Giver of wealth, giver of pleasures to all senses,
Giver of the right to rule kingdoms,
She who has lotus like eyes,
She to whom Salutations remove all miseries fast,
And my mother to you are my salutations.
17
Yath Kadaksha samupasana vidhi,
Sevakasya sakalartha sapadha,
Santhanodhi vachananga manasai,
Twaam murari hridayeswareem bhaje
He who worships your sidelong glances,
Is blessed by all known wealth and prosperity,
And so my salutations by word, thought and deed,
To the queen of the heart of my Lord Murari[22].
18
Sarasija nilaye saroja hasthe,
Dhavalathamamsuka gandha maya shobhe,
Bhagavathi hari vallabhe manogne,
Tribhuvana bhoothikari praseeda mahye
She who sits on the Lotus,
She who has lotus in her hands,
She who is dressed in dazzling white,
She who shines in garlands and sandal paste,
The Goddess who is the consort of Hari,
She who gladdens the mind,
And she who confers prosperity on the three worlds,
Be pleased to show compassion to me.
19
Dhiggasthibhi kanaka kumbha mukha vasrushta,
Sarvahini vimala charu jalaapluthangim,
Prathar namami jagathaam janani masesha,
Lokadhinatha grahini mamrithabhi puthreem.
Those eight elephants from all the diverse directions,
Pour from out from golden vessels,
The water from the Ganga[23] which flows in heaven,
For your holy purifying bath,
And my salutations in the morn to you ,
Who is the mother of all worlds,
Who is the house wife of the Lord of the worlds,
And who is the daughter of the ocean which gave nectar[24].
20
Kamale Kamalaksha vallabhe twam,
Karuna poora tharingithaira pangai,
Avalokaya mamakinchananam,
Prathamam pathamakrithrimam dhyaya
She who is the Lotus,
She who is the consort,
Of the Lord with Lotus like eyes,
She who has glances filled with mercy,
Please turn your glance on me,
Who is the poorest among the poor,
And first make me the vessel ,
To receive your pity and compassion.
21
Sthuvanthi ye sthuthibhirameeranwaham,
Thrayeemayim thribhuvanamatharam ramam,
Gunadhika guruthara bhagya bhagina,
Bhavanthi the bhuvi budha bhavithasayo.
He who recites these prayers daily,
On her who is personification of Vedas,
On her who is the mother of the three worlds,
On her who is Goddess Rema[25],
Will be blessed without doubt,
With all good graceful qualities,
With all the great fortunes that one can get,
And would live in the world,
With great recognition from even the learned.