About Me

Over the last few decades I've spent a number of hours cooking for my family of 5. My husband is a retired bank Manager and my 3 boys are IIT graduates. Now I'm sharing my knowledge and thoughts to the world through this site. Whether you are a busy mom or a student learning to cook, you will find this blog helpful for cooking simple and easy to make food for yourself and the whole family. Hope you enjoy my recipe blog! I also love listening to devotional songs. Please browse through my devotional blogs to know more about them. I am always looking for ways to improve my blogs. Please leave your comments. If you like to see recipe of any particular dish or lyrics of a devotional song, please also let me know. Thanks for reading my blog.

Friday, 16 September 2011

Ashta Lakshmi Stotram Lyrics

Ashta Lakshmi Stotram Lyrics

1. Aadhi Lakshmi [Mother Lakshmi or Primeval Lakshmi]:

Sumanasa vandhitha , madhavi
Chandra sahodhari hemamaye,
Munigana manditha , moksha pradhayini ,
manjula bhashini , veda nuthe,
Pankaja vasini deva supoojitha
sadguna varshani , santhiyuthe,
Jaya jaya hey madhusoodhana kamini
Adhilakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning
Victory and victory to Adhi lakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is worshipped by all good
people, Who is pretty and sister of the moon, Who looks as if she is made of gold, Who is saluted by all
groups of sages, Who grants salvation, Who talks sweet words, Who is praised by Vedas, Who lives on the
Lotus flower, Who is worshipped by all devas, Who showers good qualities on people, And who is the
personification of peace, Please protect me always.

2. Dhaanya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Grains]:

Ayio kali kalmasha nasini, kamini,
Vaidhika roopini, veda maye,
Ksheera samudhbhava mangala roopini,
Manthra nivasini, manthranuthe,
Mangala dhayini, ambuja vasini,
deva ganarchitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dhanyalakshmi sada palaya maam

MeaningVictory and victory to Dhaanya lakshmi. Oh darling of the killer of Madhu, Who destroys bad effects of kali
yuga, Who is most desirable god, Who is personification of Vedas, Who is pervaded by the Vedas, Who
arose out of milk, Who is the form of all that is good, Who lives in the sacred chants, Who lives on the lotus
flower, And whose feet is worshipped by devas, Please protect me always.

3. Dairya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Courage]:

Jaya vara varnani, vaishnavi,
Bhargavi, manthra swaroopini, manthra maye,
Suragana poojitha seegra phala pradha ,
Jnana vikasini, sasthranuthe,
Bhava bhaya harini, papa vimochini,
Sadu janarchitha pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dairyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning
Victory and victory to Dairyalakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is described by victorious and
blessed, Who is the shakthi which came out of Vishnu, Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava, Whose form
is that of sacred chants, Who is pervaded by sacred chants, Who is worshipped by all devas, Who gives
results fast, Who improves knowledge, Who is worshipped by shastras, Who destroys fear, Who gives
redemption from sins, And whose feet is worshipped by holy people, Who lives on the lotus flower, Please
protect me always.

4. Gaja Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Elephants]:

Jaya jaya durgathi nasini kamini,
Sarva phala pradha sastra maye,
Rathha gaja thuraga padathi samavrutha,
Parijana manditha lokanuthe,
Harihara brahma supoojitha sevitha ,
Thapa nivarini pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Gajalakshmi sada palaya maam

Meaning.
Victory and victory to Gajalakshmi. Oh darling of the killer of Madhu, Victory and victory to you, Who
removes bad fate, Who is desirable God, Who is the personification of shastras, Which bless one with all
that is asked, Who is surrounded by an army of elephants, Chariots, horses and cavalry, Who is worshipped
and served by, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, And whose feet provides relief from suffering, Please protect me
always

5. Santhaana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Progeny]:

Ayi kagha vahini, mohini, chakrini,
raga vivrdhni , jnanamaye,
Gunagana varidhi , loka hithaishini ,
Swara saptha bhooshitha gana nuthe,
Sakala surasura deva muneeswara ,
Manhava vandhitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Santhaanalakshmi sada palaya maam

Meaning.
Victory and victory to Santhaana lakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who rides on the bird, Who is
an enchantress, Who is the consort of he who holds the chakra, Who pacifies emotions, Who is pervaded by
knowledge, Who is ocean of good qualities, Who has her mind in the good of all the world, Who is
worshipped by the music of seven swaras, And who is worshipped by all devas, asuras, Sages and all
humans, Please protect me always.

6. Vijaya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Victory]:
Jaya kamalasini, sadgathi dayini,
jnana vikasini ganamaye,
Anudina marchitha kumkuma dhoosara
bhooshitha vaasitha vadhyanuthe,
Kanakadhara sthuthi vaibhava
vanditha shankara desika manyapathe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vijayalakshmi sada palaya maam

Meaning.
Victory and victory to Vijayalakshmi. The darling of the killer of Madhu, Victory to she who sits on the lotus,
Who blesses us with salvation, Who spreads our knowledge, Who is pervaded with music, Who is coated
with the saffron powder, Which is daily used to worship her, Who is worshipped by playing of musical
instruments, And who was pleased by the prayer, Of the golden rain by the great Sankara, Please protect
me always.

7. Vidhya Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Knowledge]:

Pranatha sureswari, bharathi, bhargavi
shoka vinasini, rathna maye,
Mani maya bhooshitha karma vibhooshana,
Santhi samavrutha hasyamukhe,
Nava nidhi dhayini kalimala harini,
Kamitha phalapradha hasthayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vidhyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning
Victory and victory to Vidhyalakshmi. Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is the pleased goddess of
devas, Who is he goddess of Bharatha, Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava, Who removes all sorrows,
Who is fully ornamented by precious stones, Who wears several gem studded ornaments, Whose ear is
decorated, Who is the abode of peace, Who has a smiling face, Who blesses us with nine types of wealth,
Who steals away bad effects of kali, And whose hands blesses us, For fulfillment of our wish, Please protect
me always
.
8. Dhana Lakshmi [Lakshmi of Wealth]:

Dhimidhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi,
dundubhi nada supoornamaye,
Ghumaghuma ghumaghuma ghumaghuma,
Sankha ninadha suvadhyanoothe,
Veda puranethihasa supoojitha,
Vaidhika marga pradarsayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Danalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Meaning
Victory and victory to Danalakshmi. Hey, darling of the killer of Madhu, Who is fully complete with, Dimidimi
sounds of the drum, And the majestic sound of conch, Ghumguma, ghummkuma, ghunguma, Who is
worshipped by Vedas and puranas, And who shows the path of religious discipline, Please protect me
always.

Monday, 5 September 2011

Ganesh Chathurthi 2011 in Visakhapatnam

    Lord Ganesh  idol with DATES at Visakhapatnam
112 feet Lord Ganesha idol with worlds biggest ladoo weighing 6,399 Kgs. at Visakhapatnam.








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120 feet Ganesh idol

117 feet Ganesh idol

80 feet Ganesh idol

Friday, 26 August 2011

Maha Lakshmi Kavacham

Maha Lakshmi Kavacham
(Armour of Maha Lakshmi)

Asya Sri Maha Lakshmi Kavcha Maha mantrasya Brahma Rishi, Gayathri Chanda,
Mahalakshmir devatha, Maha Lakshmir preethyarthe Jape Viniyoga.

For the Armour of Maha Lakshmi , the sage is Brahma, meter is Gayathri, god addressed
is Maha Lakshmi, The chant is started to please Maha Lakshmi.

Indra Uvacha:-
Samastha kavachanaam thu thejaswi, Kavachothamam,
Aathma rakshanam, araogyam, sathyam, thwam broohi geeshpathe. 1
Indra said:-
Oh, teacher of devas, be pleased to tell the greatest of armours,
Which is brighter than all other armours,
Which protects the soul, health and is the truth.

Sri Gurur Uvacha:-
Maha lakshmyasthu kavacham pravakshyami sama satha,
Chathur dasasu lokeshu rahasyam brahmanoditham. 2
Sri Guru said:-
I would tell you in brief , the armour of Maha Lakshmi,
Which is the most secret in fourteen worlds and has been told by Brahma
.
Brahmo Uvacha:-
Siro may Vishnu Pathni cha, lalatam amruthoth bhava,
Chakshushi suvisalakshi, sravane Sagarambuja. 3

Let the consort of Vishnu protect my head,
Let my forehead be protected by her who was born with nectar,
Let the broad eyed one protect my eyes,
Let my ears be protected by she who was born out of ocean.

Granam pathu vararoho, jihwam aamnaya roopini,
Mukham pathu maha Lakshmi, kantam vaikunta vasini. 4
Meaning
Let my nose be protected by the giver of boons,
Let my toungue be protected by, she who has the form of food,
Let my face be protected by Maha Lakshmi,
Let my neck be protected by she who lives in Vaikunta.

Skandhou may janaki pathu, bhujou bhargava nandini,
Bahu dhvow dhravini pathu, karou hari varangana. 5
Meaning
Let my throat be protected by daughter of Janaka,
Let my arms be protected by daughter of Bhrugu,
Let both my both hands be protected by Goddess of wealth,
Let my hands be protected by the blessed lady of Hari.

Vaksha pahu cha sridevi, hrudayam hari sundari,
Kukshim cha Vaishnavi pathu, nabhim bhuvana mathruka. 6
Meaning
Let Sri Devi protect my breasts,
Let my heart be protected by the beauty of Hari,
Let my belly be protected by Vaishnavi,
Let my stomach be protected by mother of the world.

Katim cha pathu varahi, sakthini deva devatha,
OOru Narayani pathu, Janunee chandra sodhari. 7
Meaning
Let my hips be protected by Varahi,
Let my joints be protected by goddess of gods,
Let my thighs be protected by Narayani,
Let my knees be protected by sister of moon.

Indira pathu Jange may, padhou bhaktha Namaskrutha,
Nakhaan Thejaswini pathu, Sarvangam karunamyi. 8 
Meaning
Let my calves be protected by Indira,
Let my feet be protected by her who is saluted by devotees,
Let my nails be protected by she who shines,
And let all parts of my body by the merciful one.

Brahmana loka rakshartham nirmitham Kavacham sriya,
Yea padanthi mahathmanasthe, cha dhanya Jagat traye. 9
Meaning
This Armour was composed by Lord Brahma,
For the sake of protection of the world,
And if this is read by great human beings,
They would become richest in all three worlds.

Kavachenavruthanaam jananam, jayadha sada,
Matheva sarva sukhada, Bhava thwam aamareswari. 10
Meaning
Those people who are protected by this armour,
Would without doubt always achieve victory,
And Oh mother who cares for all people,
Be pleased to become the goddess of devas.

Bhooya sidhamavapnothi, poorvoktham brahmana swayam,
Lakshmeer hari Priya padma, yetan nama thrayam smaran. 11
Meaning
Those who constantly pray her would get more,
As has been told by Lord Brahma himself,
If they remember the three holy names .
Lakshmi , darling of Hari and the Lotus.

Namathrayamidham japthwa sa yathi paramaam sriyam,
Ya padethsa cha dharmathma, sarvan kamanvapnuyath. 12
Meaning
Devotees who chant these three names,
Would reach the holiest Goddess Lakshmi,
The holy ones who read it, would get all their desires fulfilled.
Ithi Brahma purane Indro upadishtam Maha Lakshmi kavacham Sampoornam.
Thus ends the armour of Maha Lakshmi which was taught to Indra and occurs in Brahma
Purana.

Thursday, 4 August 2011

నిత్యము పఠి0చవలసిన శ్లోకములు :


నిత్యము పఠి0చవలసిన శ్లోకములు :

 విజయ0 సాధి0చుటకు : ( 
For success )
వినాయకం గురుం భానుం బ్రహ్మ విష్ణు మహేశ్వరాన్
సరస్వతీం ప్రణమ్యాదౌ సర్వకార్యార్ధ సిద్దయే
కష్టముల ను0డి బయట పడుటకు  or ఆపద నివారణ శ్లోకము :
(To recover from great difficulties)
1) హరం హరిం హరిశ్చంద్రం హనూమంతం హలాయుధమ్పంచకం వై స్మరేన్నిత్యం ఘోరసంకటనాశనమ్
2)  ఆపదామపహర్తారం ధాతారం సర్వసంపదాం
లోకభిరామం శ్రీరామం భూయోభూయో నమామ్యహం

ప్రయాణము చేయునపుడు  (Travel ) :
యత్ర యోగీశ్వరో క్రష్ణో యత్ర పార్ధో ధనుర్ధరః

తత్రశ్రీ విజయోర్భూతి ధ్రువానీతిర్మమతిర్మమ


స్నానము చేయునపుడు  ( while bathing ) :
గంగేచ యమునేచైవ గొదావరి సరస్వతి
నర్మదే సింధు కావేరీ జలేస్మిన్ సన్నిధం కురు
పోయిన వస్తువు తిరిగి పొ0దుటకు    (To regain lost items ) :
కార్తవీర్యార్జునో నామ రాజా బాహు సహస్రవాన్తస్య స్మరణమాత్రేణ హృతం నష్టం చ లభ్యతే

చెడు కల చూచినపుడు       ( Dhuswapna Dosha Shanti ) :
బ్రహ్మణం శంకరం విష్ణుం యమం రామందనుం బలిం
సప్తైతాన్ సంస్మరేన్నిత్యం ద్ధుస్స్వప్నస్తస్యనశ్యతి
ఙ్ఞపక శక్తి పె0చుకోవుటకు      ( To improvise memory power ) :
శ్రీ దత్తో నారదో వ్యాసః శుకశ్చ పవనాత్మజః
కార్తవీర్యశ్చ గోరక్షో సప్తైతే స్మృతిగామినః  
ప్రదక్షిణము    చే యునపుడు     ( pradakshina)
యానికానిచ పాపాని జన్మాంతర క్రతానిచతాని తాని వినస్యన్తి ప్రదక్షిణం పదే పదే
మ్రృత్యు0జయ శ్లోకము
Apamrithyu Nivarana ) :
మృత్యుంజయాయ రుద్రాయ నీలకంఠాయ శంభవే
అమృతేశాయ శర్వాయ శ్రీ మహాదేవతే నమః

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

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
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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
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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
======
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



 SaraswathSloka
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.

Thursday, 14 July 2011

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