Namaste Namaste Mahaa Deva Shambho
Namaste Namaste Krupaa-Poorna Sindho
Namaste Namaste Prapan-Natma Bandho
Namaste Namaste Namaste Mahesha
Shivaaya Shivashankaraaya Sashishekaraaya Nama Om
Bhavaaya Bhaya Naashanaaya Bhakta Vatsalaaya Nama Om......Shivaya
Ajaaya Abhayankaraaya Amareshwaraaya Nama Om
Haraaya Arunaachalaaya Akhileshwaraaya Nama Om
Om Namah Shivaya (4 times)
Mahaaya Maheshwaraaya Muktikaaranaaya Nama Om
Naagaaya Naaga Bhuushanaaya Nandi Vaahanaaya Nama Om......Shivaya
Vishwaaya Vishwa Paalakaaya Vishwaatmakaaya Nama Om
Paashaaya Paarvatheeshwaraaya Parameshwaraaya Nama Om
Om Namah Shivaya (4 times)
Nityaaya Nitya Nirmalaaya Nitya Shobithaaya Nama Om
Satyaaya Sangameshwaraaya Samrakshakaaya Nama Om
Devaaya Divi Paalakaaya Darpa Naashanaaya Nama Om
Shaantaaya Sarva Rakshakaaya Sarveshwaraaya Nama Om
Om Namah Shivaya (4 times)
Sarvaaya Sarva Vyaapakaaya Sarva Mangalaaya Nama Om
Deeptaaya Deena Rakshakaaya Digambaraaya Nama Om......Shivaya
Shubhaaya Shubha Suuchakaaya Shuddha Vigrahaaya Nama Om
Deeptaaya Deena Paalakaaya Deena Rakshakaaya Nama Om
Om Namah Shivaya ( 4 times)
Bhasmaaya Bhakta Naayakaaya Bhaya Naashakaaya Nama Om
Shubhaaya Shubha Lakshanaaya Surapaalakaaya Nama Om......Shivaya
Mokshaaya Muni Sevithaaya Mukti Kaaranaaya Nama Om
Yogaaya Yogeeshwaraaya Yoga Kaaranaaya Nama Om
Om Namah Shivaya ( 4 times )
Shivaaya Shivashankaraaya Sashishekaraaya Nama Om
Bhavaaya Bhaya Naashanaaya Bhakta Vatsalaaya Nama Om......Shivaya
Ajaaya Abhayankaraaya Amareshwaraaya Nama Om
Haraaya Arunaachalaaya Akhileshwaraaya Nama Om
Thursday, 11 September 2014
Wednesday, 23 July 2014
ARDHANARISWARAR STOTRAM
Version-2
By Adi Shangkaacharya
Champeya gowrardha sareerikayai,
Karpooragourardha sareerikaya,
Dhamillakayai cha jatadaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 1
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body shines similar to molten gold,
To Him whose body shines like the burning camphor,
To Her who has a well made up hair,
And to Him who has the matted lock.
Kasthurika kumkuma charchithayai,
Chitha raja puncha vicharchithayai,
Kruthasmarayai vikrutha smaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 2
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body is smeared with musk and saffron,
To Him whose body is smeared with ashes of a burning ghat,
To Her whose prettiness radiates love,
And to Him who destroyed the God of love.
Chalath kanath kankana noopurayai,
Padabja Rajatphani noopuraya,
Hemangadhayai bhujagangadhaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 3
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has tinkling pretty anklets,
To Him who has the king of snakes as anklet,
To Her who shines with golden anklets,
And to Him who has snakes as anklets.
Visala nilothphala lochanayai,
Vikasi pangeruha lochanaya,
Samekshanayai vishamekshanaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 4
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has eyes as wide as the blue lotus,
To Him who has eyes as wide as a fully opened lotus,
To Her who has even number of eyes,
And to Him who has odd number of eyes
Mandhara mala kali thalakayai,
Kapalamalnkitha kandharaya,
Divyambarayai cha Digambaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 5
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,To Her whose hair is decorated with divine flowers,
To Him who wears a garland of skulls,To Her who dresses in great silks,
And to Him wearing the eight directions.
Ambhodara syamala kunthalayai,
Thadithprabha thamra jata dharaya,
Gireeswarayai nikhileeswaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 6
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has black hairs like the swollen cloud,
To Him who has copper matted locks like lightning,
To Her who is the goddess of the mountains,
And to Him who is the Lord of the universe.
Prapancha srushtyun muka lasyakayai,
Samastha samharaka thandavaya,
Jagat jananyai Jagatheka pithre,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 7
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose dance marks the creation of the world,
To Him whose dance destroys everything,
To Her who is the mother of the universe,
And to Him who is the father of the universe.
Pradeeptha rathnojjwala kundaayai,
Sphuran maha pannaga bhooshanayai,
Shivanvithaayai cha Shivanvithaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 8
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her with glittering ear rings of gems,
To Him who wears a great serpent as an ornament,
To Her who is divinely merged with Shiva,And to Him who is divinely merged with Parvathi.
Friday, 4 July 2014
Guru Saranam
GURU BHRAHMA
GURU VHISNU
GURU DHEVO MAHESWARAHA
GURU SHAHTCHAT PARA BRAHMA
TASMAI SHRI GURUVE NAMAHA
Monday, 30 June 2014
Shiva Thandavam
SHIVA THANDAVAM
By Ravana
Jatatavee gala jjala pravaha pavitha sthale,
Gale avalabhya lambithaam bhujanga thunga malikaam,
Dama dama dama ddama ninnadava damarvayam,
Chakara chanda thandavam thanothu na shiva shivam. 1
From the forest of his matted lock, water flows and wets his neck,
On which hangs the greatest of snake like a garland,
And his drum incessantly plays dama, dama, dama, dama,
And Shiva is engaged in the very vigorous manly dance,
To bless and shower, prosperity on all of us.
Jata kataha sambhramabrama nillimpa nirjari,
Vilola veechi vallari viraja mana moordhani,
Dhaga dhaga daga jjwala lalata patta pavake,
Kishora Chandra shekare rathi prathi kshanam mama. 2
The celestial river agitatedly moving through his matted hair,
Which makes his head shine with those soft waves,
And his forehead shining like a brilliant fire-daga daga,
And the crescent of moon which is an ornament to his head,
Makes my mind love him each and every second.
Dara darendra nandini vilasa bhandhu bhandura,
Sphuradigantha santhathi pramodha mana manase,
Krupa kadaksha dhorani niruddha durdharapadi,
Kwachi digambare mano vinodhamethu vasthuni. 3
The consort of the ever sportive daughter of the mountain,
Whose mind rejoices at her side long glances,
With the stream of merciful look which removes hardships,
Makes my mind take pleasure in him who wears the directions as apparel.
Jada bhujanga pingala sphurath phana mani prabha,
Kadamba kumkuma drava praliptha digwadhu mukhe,
Madhandha sindhura sphurathwagu utthariya medhure,
Mano vinodhamadhbutham bibarthu bhootha bharthari. 4
He, with the shining lustrous gem on the hood Of the serpent entwining his matted locks,
He, who is with his bride whose face is decorated By the melting of red saffron Kumkum,
And He who wears on his shoulder the hide Of the elephant which was blind with ferociousness,
Makes my mind happy and contented,In him who is the leader of Bhoothas*.
* can be taken to mean as souls or mythical beings guarding Kailasa.
Sahasra lochana prabhoothyasesha lekha shekhara,
Prasoona dhooli dhorani vidhu sarangri peedabhu,
Bhujangaraja Malaya nibhadha jada jhootaka,
Sriyai chiraya jayatham chakora bandhu shekhara. 5
May he whose foot stool is decorated,By the ever flowing flower dust.
Falling the bent head of Indra and other Gods,And may He,
whose matted locks are tied by the king of serpents,
And may he, whose head is decorated
By the crescent moon who a friend of Chakora*
Shower prosperity for ever on me.
* A mythical bird which lives by drinking moon light.
Lalata chathwara jwaladhanam jaya sphulingabha,
Nipeetha pancha sayagam saman nilimpanayakam,
Sudha mayookha lekhaya virajamana shekharam,
Maha kapali sampade, siro jadalamasthu na. 6
May he with the raging fire
In his forehead, who burnt the God of love,
May He who is forever being saluted by king of devas,
And may he who has collected
The cool ambrosia like crescent moon on his head,
And may he who wears the collection of skulls,
Bless us to create wealth for us.
Karala bhala pattika dhagadhaga jjwala,
Ddhanam jayahuthi krutha prachanda pancha sayage ,
Dharadharendra nandhini kuchagra chithrapathraka,
Prakalpanaika shilpini, trilochane rather mama. 7
May He in whose dreadful forehead, fire burns "Dhahaga", "Dhaga,"
May He who burnt the one with five arrows* as an offering to fire,
May He who is the only one who can write decorative lines,
On the tip of the breasts of the daughter of the mountain,
And May He with three eyes make mind enjoy in him.
* The God of love
Naveena megha mandali nirudha durdharath sphurath,
Kahoo niseedhi neethama prabhandha bandha kandhara,
Nilimpa nirjari darsthanothu kruthi sindhura,
Kala nidhana bandhura sriyam jagat durandhara. 8
May He whose black neck is as dark
As several layers of new clouds,
Packed closely on the night of the new moon.
May He who wears the celestial river on his head,
May He who killed the Gajasura with an elephant head,
May He who is very handsome because of the crescent that he wears,
And may he who carries the entire burden of the world,
Bless us with all sorts of wealth .
Prafulla neela pankaja prapancha kalima prabha,
Valambhi kanda kanthali ruchi prabandha kandharam,
Smarschidham puraschidham bhavaschidham makhachidham,
Gajachidandakachidham tham anthakachidham bhaje. 9
I salute him, who shines with a black neck
Similar to the well opened blue lotus,
On which all the temples depend for prayer,
And him who destroyed God of love, the three cities,
The worldly problems and yaga destroyers,
And him who destroyed elephant faced Asura and also God of death.,
Agarva sarva mangalaa kalaa kadamba manjari,
Rasa pravaha madhuri vijrumbha mana madhu vrtham,
Suranthakam, paranthakam, bhavanthakam, makhandakam,
Gajandhakandhakandakam thamanthakanthakam bhaje. 10
I salute him who is like the bee who drinks the sweetened honey,
That flows from the flower bunch of collection of arts of the Goddess,
And him who destroyed God of love, the three cities,
The worldly problems and yaga destroyers,
And him who destroyed elephant faced Asura and also God of death.
Jayathwadhabra vibramadbujaamga maswasath,
Vinirgamath, kramasphurath, karala bhala havya vat,
Dhimi dhimi dhimi dhwanan mrudanga thunga mangala,
Dhwani karma pravarthitha prachanda thandawa shiva. 11
Victory to the great Shiva, who has the fire burning in his forehead,
Which is increased by the breath of the snake wandering in the sky,
And to Him who dances to the changing tunes and fierce sound,
Of Dhimi, dhimi, dhimi coming out the auspicious drum.
Drusha dwichi thra thalpayor bhujanga moukthika srajo,
Garishta rathna loshtayo suhrudhwi paksha pakshayo,
Trunara vinda chakshusho praja mahee mahendrayo,
Samapravarthika kadha sadashivam bhajamyaham. 12
When will I be able to worship that eternal shiva,
With a feeling of equanimity towards snake and a garland,
Towards great gems and dirt or friends and enemies,
Or Towards a blade of grass and lotus like eyes,
Or emperor and ordinary men.
Kada nilampa nirjaree nikunja kotare vasan,
Vimuktha durmathee sada sirasthanjaleem vahan,
Vilola lola lochano lalama bhala lagnaka,
Shivethi manthamucharan kada sukhee bhavamyaham. 13
When will I live the life of pleasure, meditating on Shiva,
Sitting near a hollow place near the celestial river Ganga,
Releasing all my bad thoughts and with hands clasped above my head,
After releasing all passion for the pretty women with shifting eyes?
Imam hi nithya meva muktha muthamothamam sthavam,
Padan, smaran broovan naro vishudhimethi santhatham,
Hare Gurou subhakthimasu yathi nanyadha gatheem,
Vimohinam hi dehinaam sushakarasya chithanam. 14
This greater than the great prayer if read,Remembered,
or recited daily by man,Will make him pure, eternal,
And he would get devotion to Shiva leading him to salvation,
For remembering Lord Shiva, is a sure method of removal of detachment.
Poojavasana samaye dasa vakhra geetham,
Ya shambhu poojana param padthi pradhoshe,
Thasya sthiraam radha gajendra thuranga yuktham,
Lakshmeem sadaiva sumukheem pradadathi shambu. 15
He who sings this song composed by the ten headed one,At the end of every worship or,
Reads it after worship of Shiva on the Pradosha day,Will get by the blessing of lord Shiva, chariots, elephants and horses,As well as the affectionate sight of god of wealth.
Ithi Ravana krutham,
Shiva thandava stotram,
Sampoornam
Thus ends the prayer of the dancing Shiva,
Composed by Ravana.
By Ravana
Jatatavee gala jjala pravaha pavitha sthale,
Gale avalabhya lambithaam bhujanga thunga malikaam,
Dama dama dama ddama ninnadava damarvayam,
Chakara chanda thandavam thanothu na shiva shivam. 1
From the forest of his matted lock, water flows and wets his neck,
On which hangs the greatest of snake like a garland,
And his drum incessantly plays dama, dama, dama, dama,
And Shiva is engaged in the very vigorous manly dance,
To bless and shower, prosperity on all of us.
Jata kataha sambhramabrama nillimpa nirjari,
Vilola veechi vallari viraja mana moordhani,
Dhaga dhaga daga jjwala lalata patta pavake,
Kishora Chandra shekare rathi prathi kshanam mama. 2
The celestial river agitatedly moving through his matted hair,
Which makes his head shine with those soft waves,
And his forehead shining like a brilliant fire-daga daga,
And the crescent of moon which is an ornament to his head,
Makes my mind love him each and every second.
Dara darendra nandini vilasa bhandhu bhandura,
Sphuradigantha santhathi pramodha mana manase,
Krupa kadaksha dhorani niruddha durdharapadi,
Kwachi digambare mano vinodhamethu vasthuni. 3
The consort of the ever sportive daughter of the mountain,
Whose mind rejoices at her side long glances,
With the stream of merciful look which removes hardships,
Makes my mind take pleasure in him who wears the directions as apparel.
Jada bhujanga pingala sphurath phana mani prabha,
Kadamba kumkuma drava praliptha digwadhu mukhe,
Madhandha sindhura sphurathwagu utthariya medhure,
Mano vinodhamadhbutham bibarthu bhootha bharthari. 4
He, with the shining lustrous gem on the hood Of the serpent entwining his matted locks,
He, who is with his bride whose face is decorated By the melting of red saffron Kumkum,
And He who wears on his shoulder the hide Of the elephant which was blind with ferociousness,
Makes my mind happy and contented,In him who is the leader of Bhoothas*.
* can be taken to mean as souls or mythical beings guarding Kailasa.
Sahasra lochana prabhoothyasesha lekha shekhara,
Prasoona dhooli dhorani vidhu sarangri peedabhu,
Bhujangaraja Malaya nibhadha jada jhootaka,
Sriyai chiraya jayatham chakora bandhu shekhara. 5
May he whose foot stool is decorated,By the ever flowing flower dust.
Falling the bent head of Indra and other Gods,And may He,
whose matted locks are tied by the king of serpents,
And may he, whose head is decorated
By the crescent moon who a friend of Chakora*
Shower prosperity for ever on me.
* A mythical bird which lives by drinking moon light.
Lalata chathwara jwaladhanam jaya sphulingabha,
Nipeetha pancha sayagam saman nilimpanayakam,
Sudha mayookha lekhaya virajamana shekharam,
Maha kapali sampade, siro jadalamasthu na. 6
May he with the raging fire
In his forehead, who burnt the God of love,
May He who is forever being saluted by king of devas,
And may he who has collected
The cool ambrosia like crescent moon on his head,
And may he who wears the collection of skulls,
Bless us to create wealth for us.
Karala bhala pattika dhagadhaga jjwala,
Ddhanam jayahuthi krutha prachanda pancha sayage ,
Dharadharendra nandhini kuchagra chithrapathraka,
Prakalpanaika shilpini, trilochane rather mama. 7
May He in whose dreadful forehead, fire burns "Dhahaga", "Dhaga,"
May He who burnt the one with five arrows* as an offering to fire,
May He who is the only one who can write decorative lines,
On the tip of the breasts of the daughter of the mountain,
And May He with three eyes make mind enjoy in him.
* The God of love
Naveena megha mandali nirudha durdharath sphurath,
Kahoo niseedhi neethama prabhandha bandha kandhara,
Nilimpa nirjari darsthanothu kruthi sindhura,
Kala nidhana bandhura sriyam jagat durandhara. 8
May He whose black neck is as dark
As several layers of new clouds,
Packed closely on the night of the new moon.
May He who wears the celestial river on his head,
May He who killed the Gajasura with an elephant head,
May He who is very handsome because of the crescent that he wears,
And may he who carries the entire burden of the world,
Bless us with all sorts of wealth .
Prafulla neela pankaja prapancha kalima prabha,
Valambhi kanda kanthali ruchi prabandha kandharam,
Smarschidham puraschidham bhavaschidham makhachidham,
Gajachidandakachidham tham anthakachidham bhaje. 9
I salute him, who shines with a black neck
Similar to the well opened blue lotus,
On which all the temples depend for prayer,
And him who destroyed God of love, the three cities,
The worldly problems and yaga destroyers,
And him who destroyed elephant faced Asura and also God of death.,
Agarva sarva mangalaa kalaa kadamba manjari,
Rasa pravaha madhuri vijrumbha mana madhu vrtham,
Suranthakam, paranthakam, bhavanthakam, makhandakam,
Gajandhakandhakandakam thamanthakanthakam bhaje. 10
I salute him who is like the bee who drinks the sweetened honey,
That flows from the flower bunch of collection of arts of the Goddess,
And him who destroyed God of love, the three cities,
The worldly problems and yaga destroyers,
And him who destroyed elephant faced Asura and also God of death.
Jayathwadhabra vibramadbujaamga maswasath,
Vinirgamath, kramasphurath, karala bhala havya vat,
Dhimi dhimi dhimi dhwanan mrudanga thunga mangala,
Dhwani karma pravarthitha prachanda thandawa shiva. 11
Victory to the great Shiva, who has the fire burning in his forehead,
Which is increased by the breath of the snake wandering in the sky,
And to Him who dances to the changing tunes and fierce sound,
Of Dhimi, dhimi, dhimi coming out the auspicious drum.
Drusha dwichi thra thalpayor bhujanga moukthika srajo,
Garishta rathna loshtayo suhrudhwi paksha pakshayo,
Trunara vinda chakshusho praja mahee mahendrayo,
Samapravarthika kadha sadashivam bhajamyaham. 12
When will I be able to worship that eternal shiva,
With a feeling of equanimity towards snake and a garland,
Towards great gems and dirt or friends and enemies,
Or Towards a blade of grass and lotus like eyes,
Or emperor and ordinary men.
Kada nilampa nirjaree nikunja kotare vasan,
Vimuktha durmathee sada sirasthanjaleem vahan,
Vilola lola lochano lalama bhala lagnaka,
Shivethi manthamucharan kada sukhee bhavamyaham. 13
When will I live the life of pleasure, meditating on Shiva,
Sitting near a hollow place near the celestial river Ganga,
Releasing all my bad thoughts and with hands clasped above my head,
After releasing all passion for the pretty women with shifting eyes?
Imam hi nithya meva muktha muthamothamam sthavam,
Padan, smaran broovan naro vishudhimethi santhatham,
Hare Gurou subhakthimasu yathi nanyadha gatheem,
Vimohinam hi dehinaam sushakarasya chithanam. 14
This greater than the great prayer if read,Remembered,
or recited daily by man,Will make him pure, eternal,
And he would get devotion to Shiva leading him to salvation,
For remembering Lord Shiva, is a sure method of removal of detachment.
Poojavasana samaye dasa vakhra geetham,
Ya shambhu poojana param padthi pradhoshe,
Thasya sthiraam radha gajendra thuranga yuktham,
Lakshmeem sadaiva sumukheem pradadathi shambu. 15
He who sings this song composed by the ten headed one,At the end of every worship or,
Reads it after worship of Shiva on the Pradosha day,Will get by the blessing of lord Shiva, chariots, elephants and horses,As well as the affectionate sight of god of wealth.
Ithi Ravana krutham,
Shiva thandava stotram,
Sampoornam
Thus ends the prayer of the dancing Shiva,
Composed by Ravana.
Monday, 19 May 2014
Varalakshmi Vrat
Varalakshmi Vrat
Varalakshmi Vrat (Vritham) is a festival or ritual dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.Varalakshmi one who grants boons (Varam) and it is important ritual or puja performed by married women to ask boons (Varam) for their long live relationship with their husband from Goddess Lakshmi while some of the unmarried women/girls also celebrate or follow this ritual to get a good husband.
Varalakshmi Vrat is celebrated on the Second Friday or Friday before full moon day (Purnima) in the Tamil month Sravana (July-August).It is believed that worshiping Varalakshmi on this day is equal to worshiping AsthaLakshmi (eight Incarnation of Goddess Laksmi -Knowledge,Love,Progeny,Peace,Pleasure,Wealth,Boon and Strength)
Significance
Eight forces or energies are recognised and they are known as Sri (Wealth), Bhu (Earth), Sarasvati (learning), Priti (love), Kirti (Fame), Santi (Peace), Tushti(Pleasure) and Pushti(Strength). Each one of these forces is called a Lakshmi and all the eight forces are called the Ashta Lakshmis or the eight Lakshmis of the Hindus. Vishnu is also called Ashta Lakshmi Padhi which is equivalent to saying that he is the asylum for the eight-Lakshmis or forces. In fact, Vishnu representing the preservative aspect of the universe, radiates these forces from him. These forces are personified and worshiped as Lakshmis, since abstract force is beyond the comprehension of the ordinary people. As health, wealth and prosperity depend upon the rhythmic play of these forces, the worship of Lakshmi is said to be to obtain these three. This festival is observed largely by women, invoking the blessings of Lakshmi on them, their husbands and their children.
Source: Wikipedia
History
In the kingdom of Magadha of yore, there lived a Brahmin woman called Charumathi in a town named Kundina. The prosperous town was the home of Charumathi and her husband. Impressed by her devotion to her family, Goddess Mahalakshmi appeared in her dream and asked her to worship Vara-Lakshmi (Vara - boon, Lakshmi - goddess of wealth) and seek to fulfill her wishes. Varalakshmi is yet another form of Lord Vishnu's consort, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The prayer/worship was prescribed to be offered on the Friday of Sravana month preceding the night of full moon.
When Charumathi explained her dream to her family, she found them encouraging her to perform the pooja. Many other women of the village joined her in performing the pooja in a traditional way and offered many sweet dishes to the Goddess Varalakshmi.
They prayed with deep devotion:
"Padmaasane Padmakare sarva lokaika poojithe Narayana priyadevi supreethaa bhava sarvada"
On this occasion women worship Goddess Lakshmi with utmost devotion offering sweets and flowers, usually a kalash(representing the deity) will be decorated with a saree, flowers and gold jewelry with offerings placed in front.
This pooja can be done with no restriction to caste or creed. To this day many women observe this traditional festival praying Varamahalakshmi for her blesses in form wealth and well being of their family.
Source:Wikipedia
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
ARDHANARISWARAR STOTRAM
By Sage Upamanyu
Ambhodhara syamala kunthalayai,
Thathithprabha thamra jatadharaya,
Gireeswarayai nikhileswaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 1
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has black hairs resembling the swollen cloud,
To Him who has copper matted locks which are like lightning,
To Her who is the goddess of the mountains,
And to Him who is the Lord of the universe.
Pradeeptha rathnojwalakundalayai,
Sphuran maha pannaga bhooshanayai,
Shiva priyayai cha Shivaa priyaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 2
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her with glittering ear rings of gems,
To Him who wears a great serpent as ornament,
To Her who is the darling of Lord Shiva,
And to Him who is the sweetheart of Parvathi.
Mandhara maalakali thaalakayai,
Kapala malankitha kandharaya,
Divyambarayai cha Digambaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 3
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her wearing garland of sweet smelling flowers,
To Him wearing the garland of skulls,
To Her who dresses in great silks,
And to Him wearing the eight directions.
Kasthurika kumkuma lepanayai,
Smasana basmatha vilepanaya,
Kruthasmarayai vikruthasmaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 4
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body is smeared with musk and saffron,
To Him whose body is smeared with ashes of the burning ghat,
To Her whose prettiness radiates love,
And to Him who destroyed the God of love.
Padaravindharpitha hamsakayai,
Padapja rajath phani noopuraya,
Kalamayayai vikalamayaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 5
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose feet is adorned by the lotus offered to her,
To Him whose feet is decorated by the anklet of snakes,To Her who is as shining as the moon,
And to Him who wears moon as an ornament.
Prapancha srushtyunmukhalasyakayai,
Samasthasamharaka thandavaya,
Samekshanayai Vishamekshanaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 6
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose dance marks the creation of the world,
To Him whose dance destroys everything,
To Her who has even number of eyes,
And to Him who has odd number of eyes.
Prafulla neelothphala lochanayai,
Vikasa pankeruha lochanaya,
Jagat jananyai Jagatheka pithre,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 7
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has eyes as wide as the blue lotus,
To Him who has eyes as wide as a fully opened lotus,
To Her who is the mother of the universe,
And to Him who is the father of the universe.
Antharbahishordhwa madhascha mahye,
Purascha paschascha vidhikikshu dhikshu,
Sarvam gathayai sakalam gathaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 8
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who is the beginning , middle and end,
To Him who sees east, west and all directions,
To Her towards whom everything travels,And to Him ,
in whom all things meet their end.
Ardhanarreswara stotram Upamanyukrutham thwidham,
Ya padechrunyadhapi shiva loke maheeyathe.
Those who read or hear,
This prayer to Ardhanarreswara,
Composed by Upamanyu,
Will reach the world of Lord Shiva.
Ambhodhara syamala kunthalayai,
Thathithprabha thamra jatadharaya,
Gireeswarayai nikhileswaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 1
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has black hairs resembling the swollen cloud,
To Him who has copper matted locks which are like lightning,
To Her who is the goddess of the mountains,
And to Him who is the Lord of the universe.
Pradeeptha rathnojwalakundalayai,
Sphuran maha pannaga bhooshanayai,
Shiva priyayai cha Shivaa priyaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 2
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her with glittering ear rings of gems,
To Him who wears a great serpent as ornament,
To Her who is the darling of Lord Shiva,
And to Him who is the sweetheart of Parvathi.
Mandhara maalakali thaalakayai,
Kapala malankitha kandharaya,
Divyambarayai cha Digambaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 3
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her wearing garland of sweet smelling flowers,
To Him wearing the garland of skulls,
To Her who dresses in great silks,
And to Him wearing the eight directions.
Kasthurika kumkuma lepanayai,
Smasana basmatha vilepanaya,
Kruthasmarayai vikruthasmaraya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 4
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose body is smeared with musk and saffron,
To Him whose body is smeared with ashes of the burning ghat,
To Her whose prettiness radiates love,
And to Him who destroyed the God of love.
Padaravindharpitha hamsakayai,
Padapja rajath phani noopuraya,
Kalamayayai vikalamayaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 5
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose feet is adorned by the lotus offered to her,
To Him whose feet is decorated by the anklet of snakes,To Her who is as shining as the moon,
And to Him who wears moon as an ornament.
Prapancha srushtyunmukhalasyakayai,
Samasthasamharaka thandavaya,
Samekshanayai Vishamekshanaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 6
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her whose dance marks the creation of the world,
To Him whose dance destroys everything,
To Her who has even number of eyes,
And to Him who has odd number of eyes.
Prafulla neelothphala lochanayai,
Vikasa pankeruha lochanaya,
Jagat jananyai Jagatheka pithre,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 7
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who has eyes as wide as the blue lotus,
To Him who has eyes as wide as a fully opened lotus,
To Her who is the mother of the universe,
And to Him who is the father of the universe.
Antharbahishordhwa madhascha mahye,
Purascha paschascha vidhikikshu dhikshu,
Sarvam gathayai sakalam gathaya,
Nama Shivayai cha namashivaya. 8
My salutations to both Parvathi and Shiva,
To Her who is the beginning , middle and end,
To Him who sees east, west and all directions,
To Her towards whom everything travels,And to Him ,
in whom all things meet their end.
Ardhanarreswara stotram Upamanyukrutham thwidham,
Ya padechrunyadhapi shiva loke maheeyathe.
Those who read or hear,
This prayer to Ardhanarreswara,
Composed by Upamanyu,
Will reach the world of Lord Shiva.
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivarathri (Great Night of Lord Shiva) is most auspicious night for Lord Shiva its more important than monthly Shivarathri. It is celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day of the Maagha month of the Hindu calendar.Celebrated in the dark fortnight or Krishna Paksha(waning moon) of the month of Maagha.The festival is principally celebrated by offerings of Bael or Bilva/Vilvam leaves to Lord Shiva, all-day fasting and an all-night-long vigil(jagarana). All through the day the devotees, chant the sacred Panchakshara(Om Namashivaya) Manthra dedicated to Lord Shiva. In accordance with scriptural and discipleship traditions, penances are performed in order to gain boons in the practice of Yoga and meditation, in order to reach life's summum bonum steadily and swiftly.
There are three important reason to celebrate Maha Shivarathri
- It is celebrate for remembrance and to thanks to Lord Shiva whom drink the poison of the churning ocean when asuras tried stealing the nectar of immortality and mistakenly its flow on the ocean and the same time LORD SHIVA get name as NEELAKANTHA.
- Mahashivarathri also the day when SHIVA PA and PARVATHY MA vivaham/marriage occured.
- Mahashivarathri also marks the night when Lord Shiv performed the "Tandava", the cosmic dance.
- And its the favorite day of LORD SHIVA PA.
According to the Shiva Purana, the Mahashivaratri worship must incorporate six items:
- Bathing (Abishegam) Shiv Linga with water, milk and honey. Wood, apple or beal leaves are added to, which represents purification of the soul;
- Vermilion paste is applied to the Shiv Linga after bathing it. This represents virtue;
- Offering of fruits, which is conducive to longevity and gratification of desires;
- Burning incense, yielding wealth;
- The lighting of the lamp which is conducive to the attainment of knowledge;
- And betel leaves marking satisfaction with worldly pleasures.
MOST AUSPICIOUS MANTHRA,STOTHRAM,ASHTHAKAM- Maha Mrithunjaya
- Shri Shiva Mahimma Stotram
- Sri Vishvanathasthakam
- Lingasthakam
Tripundra refers to the three horizontal stripes of holy ash applied to the forehead by worshipers of Lord Shiva. These stripes symbolise spiritual knowledge, purity and penance (spiritual practice of Yoga). They also represent the three eyes of Lord Shiva.
Wearing a mala (rosary) made from the rudraksha seeds of the rudraksha tree (said to have sprung from the tears of Lord Shiva) when worshiping Lord Shiva is ideal. A rudraksha seed is mahogany-like color, or could sometimes be black. They might also have traces of sacred sandalwood powder, turmeric, kumkum, or holy ash if the rosary is used in worship ceremonies.
ALSO:
In Nepal, millions of Hindus attend Shivaratri together from different part of the world at the famous Pashupatinath Temple. Thousand of devotees also attend Mahasivaratri at all the different famous Shiva Shakti Peetham of Nepal.
On Mahashivratri, Nishita Kala is the ideal time to observe Shiva Pooja. On this day, in all Shiva's temples, the most auspicious Lingodbhava puja is performed.
Monday, 24 February 2014
Shivarathri
Sivarathri is the Day dedicated to our Dearly Lord Shiva pa.Sivarathri,simply means 'Great day of Lord Shiva' meanwhile rathri is night.It has two different ritual and vidhi because 1 Sivarathri is happen to be every month on every Trayodasi and 2 is happen once in a year named Maha Sivarathri.Mostly it is called Maha because its big and auspicious day that happen once a year which dedicated to Lord Shiva pa besides monthly Sivarathri.It is celebrated every year on the 13th night/14th day of the Maagha month of the Hindu calendar and celebrate on dark fortnight or Krishna Paksha of the month of Maagha.
I separate both ritual in 2 different section so it will be easy to everyone
Sivarathri
Sivarathri happen on every Trayodasi day every month in Hindu Calendar.People normally offer some Bael or Bilwa or Vilvam(auspicious leaf of Lord Shiva) to Lord Shiva and fasting.But there is more to done,do everyone know that?This is something special we can do for Dearly Lord Shiva pa as a great Shiva Bhakth ......
One of the Puja type is
Abhishegam {pouring of milk or choice of water to Lord Shiva with full of Bhakth (devotion)}
For that here is
Puja Vidhi
- Wake up in the morning,taking bath in holy river or as normal
- Prepare with clean and peace body,mind and soul
- Things needed:
- Ghat,Kudam (pot)
- Flowers,champhor and usual puja things
- A big plate thing(thathe or some big pot)
- Milk or any type of water (according to preference some People used to abhisheg by using turmeric water,Holy river water and etc.
- a small spoon (maybe new or the small spoon thing use for Puja {this is for abhishegam if we have small statue of Lord Shiva pa or Shiva Lingam we used pour with spoon by reciting manthra 1 by 1 respectly,but if have big statue of Lord Shiva pa or Shiva Lingam please dont hesitate to use big pot or kudam or ghat to pour milk}
- Lastly and importantly is Statue of Lord Shiva Pa or Shiva Lingam
- Maha Mrithunjaya
- Shri Shiva Mahimma Stotram
- Sri Vishvanathasthakam
- Lingasthakam
After select the Manthra that you like now ready for the best time
5.start by putting Statue of Shiva pa or Shiva Lingam on plate or thatte
6.1st-start with normal puja showing camphor to our Lord Shiva
7.2nd-pour normal water and along with milk by recite the Manthra
8.3rd-after milk finish and reciting Manthra coming to the end again show the camphor to Lord Shiva and again pour some normal water and decorate Lord Shiva with cloth or flower and Kumkum then again show camphor to Lord Shiva
That's it,very easy right
Not everyone can do this Abhishegam Puja because some are work or study so another Puja is just fasting or by only consume vegetarian food and recite the Manthra will work too
By the way,Lord Shiva is unlimited Kind Person who always understand us with His Pure-full Heart so
don't worry if you don't have time to do Puja,devotion with pure heart is what Shiva Pa always want :)
Friday, 21 February 2014
SHIVA SADAKSHARA STOTRAM
Omkaram, Bindu Samyuktham,
Nithyam, dyayanthi yogina,
Kamadam, mokshadam chaiva,
Omkaraya Namo nama. 1
Salutations and salutations to letter “om”,
Which is meditated as a letter Om with a dot,
Daily by great sages,
And leads them to fulfillment of desires,
And attainment of salvation.
Namanthi Rishayo deva,
Namanthyapsarasa gana,
Nara namanthi, devesam,
Nakaraya namo nama. 2
Salutations and salutations to letter “na”,
Which is saluted by great sages,
Which is saluted by groups of divine maidens,
And which is saluted by men and the king of devas.
Mahadevam, Mahathmanam,
Mahadyanaparayanam,
Maha papa haram devam,
Makaraya namonama. 3
Salutations and salutations to letter “ma”,
Which is saluted as greatest god,
Which is saluted by great souls,
Which is greatly meditated and read,
And which is the stealer of all sins.
Shivam Shantham jagnannatham,
Lokanugraha karakam,
Shivamekapadam nithyam,
Shikaraya namo nama. 4
Salutations and salutations to letter “Shi”,
Which is Lord Shiva,
Who is the abode of peace,
Who is the lord of the universe,
Who is the one who blesses the world,
And which is the one word that is eternal.
Vahanam Vrushabho yasya,
Vasuki Kanda Bhooshanam,
Vame Shakthi daram devam,
Vakaraya namo namo. 5
Salutations and salutations to letter “va”,
Which the God who holds in his left Goddess Shakthi,
And who rides on a bull,
And wears on his neck the snake Vasuki.
Yathra yathra sthitho deva,
Sarva vyapi maheswara,
Yo guru sarva devanam,
Yakaraya namo nama. 6
Salutations and salutations to letter “ya”,
Which is the teacher of all the devas,
Who exists wherever gods exist,
And who is the great God spread everywhere
Phalsruthi:
Shadaksharamidham sthothram,
Ya padeth Shiva Sannidhou,
Shivalokamavapnothi, Shivena Saha modathe.
Benefit:
If one reads this prayer of six letters,
In front of LORD SHIVA,
He would reach the world of SHIVA,
And be always happy with him.
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Friday, 31 January 2014
SRI VISHVANATHASTHAKAM
Gangaatharanga-Ramaneeya-Jadaakalaabam
Gawree Niranthara Vibooshitha Vama-paagam
Narayana Priya-Mananga Mathaapa-Haaram
Vaaraanaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Vaachaama-Kosara Maneaga Gunaswaroopam
Vageesa Vishnu Suraseavitha Paathapeedam
Vameena Vikraha-Vareana Kalathra-Vantham
Vaaraanaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Boothaathibam Pujaka-Booshana Booshi-Taangam
Vyaakraa-Jinam Bara-tharam Jadilam Trinea-Thram
Paasaangu-Saabaya Vara-pratha Soolapaanim
Vaaraanaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Seetham-susobitha Kireeda Viraanja-maanam
Baaleksha-naanalea Visoas-shita Panjapaanam
Naagaathi Paara-shitha Paasoora Karnapooram
Vaaraanaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Panjaa-nanam Thuritha Maththa Mathanga-jaanaam
Naagaathmagam Thanuja-pungava Panna-gaanaam
Thaavaa-nalam Marana Soaga Jaradhe Veenam
Vaaraanasepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Theajoamayam Saguna-nirguna Mathi-theeyam
Aanantha Kanda Mabiraajitha Maprameayam
Naagath-magam Sakala Nishkala Maatha-maroopam
Vaaraanasepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Aasaam Vihaaya Pari-hrithya Parasya Nintham
Paabea Rathinja Sunivaarya Maana Samaathoau
Aathaaya Hruth-kamala-Machaya-katham Preadhesam
Vaaranaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Raagaathi Thoasha-rahitham Swajanaanuraaga
Vairaakya Santhi Nilayam Girija Sahaayam
Maa Thurya Thairiya Supakam Karalaa-piraamam
Vaaraanasepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Vaaraanasipurabathea Sthavanam Sivasya
Vyaakyaatha Mashtakamitham Padathea Manushya
Vithyaam Chriyam Vibulasaokya-manantha Keethim
Sampraapya Theaha Vilaiyea Lapathea Sa Moaksham
Vishvanathashthaka-mitham Ya Padeashiva Santhithou
Shivaloaga-mavaaph Noathi Siveana Sahamothathea
Note:{-} this sign separates the words for easy reading and singing the ASHTHAKAM due to difficulty pronunciation
(Will Update The Meaning Of this ASHTHAKAM Soon)
Gawree Niranthara Vibooshitha Vama-paagam
Narayana Priya-Mananga Mathaapa-Haaram
Vaaraanaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Vaachaama-Kosara Maneaga Gunaswaroopam
Vageesa Vishnu Suraseavitha Paathapeedam
Vameena Vikraha-Vareana Kalathra-Vantham
Vaaraanaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Boothaathibam Pujaka-Booshana Booshi-Taangam
Vyaakraa-Jinam Bara-tharam Jadilam Trinea-Thram
Paasaangu-Saabaya Vara-pratha Soolapaanim
Vaaraanaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Seetham-susobitha Kireeda Viraanja-maanam
Baaleksha-naanalea Visoas-shita Panjapaanam
Naagaathi Paara-shitha Paasoora Karnapooram
Vaaraanaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Panjaa-nanam Thuritha Maththa Mathanga-jaanaam
Naagaathmagam Thanuja-pungava Panna-gaanaam
Thaavaa-nalam Marana Soaga Jaradhe Veenam
Vaaraanasepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Theajoamayam Saguna-nirguna Mathi-theeyam
Aanantha Kanda Mabiraajitha Maprameayam
Naagath-magam Sakala Nishkala Maatha-maroopam
Vaaraanasepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Aasaam Vihaaya Pari-hrithya Parasya Nintham
Paabea Rathinja Sunivaarya Maana Samaathoau
Aathaaya Hruth-kamala-Machaya-katham Preadhesam
Vaaranaseepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Raagaathi Thoasha-rahitham Swajanaanuraaga
Vairaakya Santhi Nilayam Girija Sahaayam
Maa Thurya Thairiya Supakam Karalaa-piraamam
Vaaraanasepu-Rapathim Baja Viswanatham
Vaaraanasipurabathea Sthavanam Sivasya
Vyaakyaatha Mashtakamitham Padathea Manushya
Vithyaam Chriyam Vibulasaokya-manantha Keethim
Sampraapya Theaha Vilaiyea Lapathea Sa Moaksham
Vishvanathashthaka-mitham Ya Padeashiva Santhithou
Shivaloaga-mavaaph Noathi Siveana Sahamothathea
Note:{-} this sign separates the words for easy reading and singing the ASHTHAKAM due to difficulty pronunciation
(Will Update The Meaning Of this ASHTHAKAM Soon)
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Monday, 13 January 2014
Thaipusam
Thaipusam mean to be 'Thai' Tamil month and 'pusam' tamil star
and so many of us think that Thaipusam is birthday of our dearly Lord Karthikeya (Murugan) but its not true actually its the day when Lord Karthikeya destroy the Asuran called Tarakasuura and also some people mention that it is the day that Parvathy Ma gave 'Vel' to our dearly Lord Karthikeya.
Thaipusam now a days is a biggest celebration or festival as we enjoy to worship and celebrate the day with full of devotion.
According to some Puranas worship and take a vow to Lord Karthikeya on Thaipusam may diminish our karma and also giving food,donating money and helping others will increases our Dharma.People usually take a Kavadi(Kavady) the speciality of vow with the heaviness and thought of Lord Karthikeya will help with it (and as always miracle does happens).Other's also take a vow such as Paal Kudam(pot of milk carrying on head or sometimes on hand) and much more.
In some places possesion also is the biggest vow or worshipness
when walking thru away miles and miles with full of devotion and "Bhakthi".
Such a soulfull things happens :)
Ok now I'm sharing about the prayers we should do on that special day,the reason i'm sharing this because many of us forget that as important going to the Murugan Temple is important doing the Puja's (pooja) in the house also (btw I'm One of them)
Puja Vidhi
*wake up and taking bath early morning is most important
and start our puja
So many of us don't know that 'fasting' on Thipusam is one of the most auspicious vrat......this is told to me by my friend's grandma whom was a very old indian culture mother why I'm telling this because old people knows better things than us right(I believe in them).
Besides fasting,recite stotram and mantra are special too..
So I'm decided to share some stotram with you Friends
'SRI SUBRAHMANYA BHUJANGAM'
by Sri Aadi Sankarar
(in English)
(Subramanya Bhujangam is a stotra sung under inspiration by Sri Aadi Sankara at Tiruchendur.
When he meditated upon Sri Subramanya, he became aware of a self luminous light shining in his heart
and words came out his mouth in extempore in bhujanga metre).
1. sadA bAlaroopApi vighnAdhi hanthri, mahAdanthi vaktrApi panchAsyamAnyA
vidheendhrAdhi mrigyA gaNeshAbhidhAme, vidhatthAm shriyam kApi kalyANamurthi :
{Though He always sports the appearance of a child, He can crumble the mountains of obstacles. Though He is elephant-faced, He is honoured even by his five-faced father Shiva (sadyojaatam, vaamadevam, aghoram, tatpurusham and iishaanam). Lord Brahma, Indra and the other Devas seek him to fulfil their aspirations. He is known as Ganesha and He is endowed with boundless glory. May He bless me with prosperity!}.
2. na jAnAmi padhyam, na jAnAmi gadhyam, na jAnAmi shabdam, na jAnAmi chArttham
chidekA shadAsyA hridhi dhyothathe me, mukhAnis saranthe giraschApi chitram
{I know not the science of musical sounds, I know not the meanings of complex texts either, I know not the nature of shlokas made of four types of padaas, nor do I know the intricacies of the gadhyam style! But in my heart, shines an effulgent light with six luminous faces, and because of that, from my mouth, amazing phrases with musical tone and meanings pour out in extempore}.
3. mayUrAdhiroodam mahAvAkyagUdam manohArideham mahachittageham
mahIdevadevam mahavedabhAvam mahadevabAlam bhaje lokapAlam
{O Son of Mahadeva! Seated on the peacock chariot, being the essence of the great maha vaakyaas, having wonderfully attractive body, dwelling in the heart of great sages, O the quintessence of four Vedas! Thou are indeed the Lord of the Universe}.
4. yadhA sannidhAnam gathA mAnavA me, bhavAm bodhipAram gathAsthe thadhaiva
ithi vyanjayan sindhutheere ya aaste, thameede pavitram parAshaktiputram
{O Lord Subramanya! Son of spotless Parashakti [the Mother of the Cosmos], Thou have taken your abode near the sea shore Tiruchendur as if it is an indication that whenever the devotees take refuge in Thee, they can easily cross the ocean of samsara (the eternal cycle of life and death) and reach the other side of the shore safely!}.
5. yathAbdhes tharangA layam yAnthi thungA, thatthaivA padha sannidhou sevyamAne
itheevormi panktheer nrinAm darshayantham, sadA bhAvaye hrithsaroje guham tham
{The waves of worries that haunt the minds of the devotees get destroyed like the waves of the ocean when they hit the shore; Thou stands on the sea-side town of Tiruchendur exemplifying this truth that the mental worry-waves get destroyed when the devotees surrender themselves at Thy feet. O Lord Guha (one who resides in the cave of the heart)! I meditate on you always!}.
6. girou mannivAse narA yedhi rUdA :, thadhA parvathe rAjathe thedhirUdA :
itheeva bruvan gandha shailAdhirUdah :, sadevo mudhe me sadA shanmukhostu
{O Lord Shanmukha! Thou stands on the top of the Sugandha hill, proclaiming that whenever the devotees climb this hill it will give the same benefit as climbing the king of mountains (Kailas)! May the six-faced Lord on the Sugandha hills remain there to bless me!}.
7. mahAmbodhitheere mahApApachore, muneendrAnukoole sugandhAkhya shaile
guhAyAm vasantham svabhAsA lasantham, janArthim harantham shrayAmo guham tham
{On the shores of the great ocean which steals away the sins of the devotees, stands the Sugandha hills, the most favourable site for the sages to perform their penance! Thou resides there to destroy the worries of the devotees! O self-luminous Lord who is present in the cave of the heart! I adore Thee!}.
8. lasat swarna gehai nrinAm kAmadohe, sumasthoma sanchanna mANikya manche
samudyath sahasrArka thulyaprakAsham, sadA bhAvaye kArtikeyam suresham
{In a radiant golden bedroom, on a cot set with rubies and covered on all sides with sweet smelling flowers, Thou art seated with the effulgence of a thousand suns! Thou art the answer to every desire of the heart and Thou fulfils the righteous desires of Thy devotees! Thou art the Lord of Devas and son of the Lord of the universe! O Kartikeya I meditate on Thee!}.
9. raNat hamsake manjuleth yanthashoNe, manohAri lAvaNya peeyusha poorNe
manash : - shatpadho me bhava klesha taptha :, sadA modathAm skanda te pAda padme
{Let the mind (like a bee) which is burdened with domestic troubles become happy by hovering around Thy lotus feet which is adorned with the jingling ringlets made of rings and beads, red in color indicating grace, filled with the nectar of beauty which attracts the minds of the devotees}.
10. suvarnAbha divyAm barodh bhAsa mAnam, kvaNath kinkiNi mekhalA shobha mAnam
lasad dhemapattena vidhyotha mAnam, katim bhAvaye Skanda te deepya mAnam
{Oh! Skanda, I meditate on Thy waist which is covered by a gold coloured cloth, shining with a string of ringing bells and beads, wearing a shining gold belt over the golden silk cloth, and which is by itself self-resplendent}.
11. pulindesha kanyA ghanA bhoga thunga, sthanA linganA saktha kAshmeera rAgam
namasyAmyaham tArakAre tavorah :, svabhaktA vane sarvadA sAnurAgam
{Oh! conqueror of Tarakasura! By embracing Valli's (hunter's daughter) well-developed breast ornated with saffron, Thy chest became red coloured, thereby manifesting your eternal grace towards devotees. And such a chest I adore}.
12. vidhou kluptha dhandAn svaleelA dhri thAndAn, nirasthebha shundAn dvishath
kAladhandAn
hathendhrAri shandAn jagatrAna shoundAn, sadA te prachandAn shraye bAhu dhandAn
{Oh! Shanmukha! Thy arms punished Brahma, Thy arms govern the world as Thy play; Thy arms killed Soorapadma and other demons who are enemies of Indra; Thy arms are matchless in protecting the Universe, and Thy arms are a terror to Thine enemies. I worship Thy twelve arms which do all these things effortlessly}.
13. sadA shAradA : shan mrugAngkA yadhisyu :, samudyantha eva stthithAsh cheth samanthAth
sadApoorna bimbA : kalankaishcha heenA :, tadA tvan mukhAnAm bruve Skanda sAmyam
{What can I compare to Thy six faces! If there be six full moons free from blemishes and if those moons be ever shining on all sides, even then they would be no match to your effulgent faces}.
14. sphuran mandahAsai : sahamsAni chanchath, katAkshA valeebhringa sanghojvalAni
sudhAsyandhi bimbA dharANi shasoono, tavA lokaye shanmukhAm bhoruhANi
{Oh! Son of Parameshwara, I see Thy six smiling faces shining like a group of swans, having gleaming side glances ever moving like a row of bees and with red lips overflowing with nectar}.
15. vishAleshu karNAntha dheergesh vajasram, dayAs yandhishu dvAdha shas veekshaNeshu
mayeeshath katAkshas : sakruth pAthi tashcheth, bhavethe dayAsheela kA nAma hAni :
{Oh! Son of Parameshwara! Oh Merciful Lord! When Thou hast twelve broad long eyes extending upto ears, what will Thou lose by casting that side glance for a moment (on me) ? }.
16. suthAngodhbhavo mesi jeevethi shad dhA, japanmantra meesho mudhA jigrathe yAn
jagad bhAra bhridbhyo jagannAtha thebhya :, kireeto jvalebhyo namo mastakebhya
{Oh! Lord of the Universe! I offer my prostration to Thy six heads wearing crowns with brilliant rubies which protect the welfare of creatures, which were smelt by Parameshwara with joy uttering six times the mantra "Child Thou were born of me, May Thou live long"}.
17. sphuradh ratna keyoora hArAbhi rAma, chalath kuNdala shri-lasadh kandabhAga
katou peethavAsA kare chArushakti, purasthAn ma mAsthAm purAres thanooja
{Oh Kumara! Son of Lord Parameshwara (who destroyed Tripura)! With garlands of brilliant rubies on Thy shoulders and chest, with bright cheeks shining with pendants dangling from Thy ears, wearing silk garment around Thy waist, and with Vel in Thy hand, Oh! Lord appear before me (It is said that Lord appeared before Acharya when he sung this stotra)!}.
18. ihAyAhi vatsethi hasthAn prasArya, aah-vayath-yAdha-rAch-shankare mAthu rankAth
samuthpathya thAtham shrayantham kumAram, harAshlishta gAthram bhaje
bAlamoorthim
{When Lord Shankara called Thee affectionately with arms extended, Thou hurriedly rose from Mother's lap and rushed into Shankara's arms who embraced Thee affectionately. I meditate on such a Lord Kumara}.
19. kumAresha soono Guhaskanda senA, pathe shaktipAne mayUrAdhirUda
pulindhAthmajA kAntha bhakthArthi hArin, prabho tArakAre sadA raksha mAm tvam
{Oh Kumara! Oh Son of Lord of the Universe! One who shines in the cave of the heart as Guha! Oh Skanda! Oh Lord of the Devas' Army! Oh Wielder of the weapon Vel which is the svarupa of Parashakti! One who rides on the peacock chariot! Oh Beloved of the Hunter's daughter (Valli)! Destroyer of the sins of your devotees! Enemy of Tarakasura! Oh Lord protect me!}.
20. prashAn thendriye nashta samngnye vicheshte, kaphod kArivaktre bhayoth kampi gAthre
prayANon mukhe mayyanAthe thadhAneem, drutham me dhayALo bhavAgre guham tham
{Hail Guha, Dayalo. During the last moments of my life, when I will have lost control of my senses, when I will have lost consciousness, when I will be unable move my limbs, when I will be emitting foam of phlegm, when my body will be trembling with fear of death, when I will have none to protect me, Thou must hasten to give me darshan}.
21. krithAn thasya dhooteshu chandeshu kopAth, daha chindhi bhindheethi mAm tharja yatsu
mayUram samAruhya mAbhairi thitvam, purash shakti pAnir mamAyAhi sheegram
{Oh! Lord, when ferocious messengers of the God of Death come to torture me angrily shouting, "Burn him, Kill him", Oh! Lord Thou must hasten to appear before me, riding on your peacock,carrying Shaktivel, to encourage me not to be afraid}.
22. praNam yAsa kruth pAda yosthe pathitvA, prasAdya prabho prArthaye (a)nekavAram
na vaktum kshamoham thadhAneem krupApdhe, na kAryAnthakAle manA gapyu pekshA
{Oh Merciful Lord! I am prostating to Thy feet often to secure Thy blessings. Oh treasure house of mercy! I offer prayers to please Thee. Thou should not be indifferent towards me during my last moments. At that time I may not have the control and energy to pray to Thee!}.
23. sahasrAnda bhokthA tvayA ShooranAmA, hathas tArakas simhavaktrascha dhaitya
mamAnthar hridhistham manaklesha mekam, na hamsi prabho kim karomi kva yAmi
{O Lord! Thou hast slain the demon Soora who ruled the thousand universes! So were the demons Taarakasura and Simhavaktra. But Lord,why have you not killed the demon called mental worry which haunts my mind? When it is afflicting me, what will I do? And where will I go [other than you for help] ? }.
24. aham sarvadA dukkha bhArA vasanno, bhavAn deenabandhus tva dhanyam na yAche
bhavadh bhaktirodham sadA kluptha bAdham, mamAdhim drutham nAsha yo mAsuta tvam
{Oh Son of Uma! I am always troubled by the mental worries. Thou art the friend of helpless! I approach none but you for saving me. Quickly destroy my mental worries as they interfere with my devotion towards Thee!}.
25. apasmAra kushta kshayArsha prameha, jvaronmAdha gulmAdhi rogA mahAntha
pishAchAshcha sarve bhavatpatra bhoothim, vilokya kshanAth tArakAre dravanthe
{Oh Conqueror of Taraka! Severe epilepsy, leprosy, consumption, lung diseases, venereal diseases, fevers, mental diseases of all types, they run away the moment they see Thy vibhuti contained in a leaf}.
26. drishi skandamoorthih shrutou skandakeerthih, mukhe me pavitram sadA tach-charitram
kare tasya krityam vapus tasya bhrutyam, guhe santu leenA mamA shesha bhAvA
{Always may I have before my eyes the murthi of Lord Skanda! Always let my ears hear only the praises of Lord Skanda! Always let my mouth sing the praise of Lord Skanda! Always let my hands be of service to the Lord! Always let my body be a servant to the Lord! Let my limbs, thoughts and actions be devoted to Skanda!}.
27. muneenA muthAho nriNAm bhakti bhAjAm, abheeshta pradhA santhi sarvatra devA
nriNA manthya jAnAm api svArtha dhAne, guhA devam anyam najAne najAne
{In all the worlds there are Devas to grant the boons of sages and great bhaktas. But for the lowly and ordinary devotees, I know not of any other Deity to protect them except Guha!}.
28. kaLathram suthA bandhuvarga pashurvA, naro vAtha nAree gruhe ye madheeyA
yajantho namanthah stuvantho bhavantham, smaran thascha te santu sarve kumAra
{Oh Lord Kumara! Let my wife, children, relatives, friends, other men and women in our household, venerate Thee! Praise Thee! And always be absorbed in Thy thoughts!}.
29. mrigA pakshiNo dhamshakA ye cha dushtAs, tathA vyAdhayo bhAdha kA ye madhange
bhavacchakti teekshnAgra bhinnAs sudhoore, vinashyantu te choorNitha krouncha shaile
{Oh! Destroyer of Krauncha Shaila! Let every thing that troubles my body, birds, beasts, insects, severe diseases, be pierced by Thy powerful weapon Vel and taken far away and destroyed}.
30. janithri pithA cha svaputrA parAdham, sahethe na kim devasenAdhi nAtha
aham chAthibAlo bhavAn loka thAtha, kshamasvAparAdham samastham Mahesha
{Do not the parents overlook the faults of their children? Oh! Chief of the army of Devas! I am a small child. Thou art the Father of the Universe. Oh Mahesha! Forgive all my faults}.
31. namah kekine shaktaye chApi tubhyam, namah chhaga tubhyam namah kukkutAya
namah sindhave sindhu deshAya tubhyam, punah skanda moorthe namaste namostu
{I bow to Thee, O Peacock (the symbol of Vedas)! I bow to Thee, O Shakti Weapon (Vel is Parashakti herself), I bow to Thee, O Sheep (the symbol of maya tattvam), I bow to Thee, O Rooster (the symbol of Ego), I bow to Thee, O Ocean (the symbol of ananda), I bow to Thee, O Tiruchendur Shrine, I bow to Thee, O Lord Skanda! I bow to Thee again and again! Let all my prostrations reach Thee!}.
32. jayA nanda bhooman jayA pAra dhAman, jayA mogha keerthe jayA nanthamoorthe
jayA nanda sindho jayA shesha bandho, jaya tvam sadA mukti dhAnesha soono
{O Source of ananda, reveal Thyself! O Embodiment of boundless effulgent light, reveal Thyself! O Lord! who has all pervading glory, reveal Thyself! O Embodiment of bliss, reveal Thyself! O Lord, Thou art the ocean of bliss, reveal Thyself! O Lord who is the friend of all creatures, reveal Thyself! O Lord, Son of Parameshwara, Bestower of liberation, reveal Thy Glory to me and protect me!}.
33. bhujangAkhya vritthena kluptham sthavam yah, pateth bhakti yuktho guham sam
pranamya
suputrAn kaLathram dhanam dheergamAyuh, labheth Skanda sAyujya manthe narrassah.
{That holy devotee, who prostrates to Lord Guha, reciting the Bhujanga stotra daily, with devotion, will be blessed with good sons, good wife, wealth and long life, and at end of his life, will attain eternal bliss with Lord Skanda}.
... ... ... vElum mayilum thuNai .. ... ...
(Contributed by Mr. Mani Ramachandran).
Source:
http://www.kaumaram.com/text_new/bhujangam_e.html
I get this stotram from the site above because I dont have a meaning with it on my own so Thanks to the Kaumaram site
Love when it is in full form
SUBRAMANYA ASHTAKAM
Hey Swaminatha karunakara deena bandho,
Sree Paravatheesa mukha pankaja padma bandho,
Sreeshaadhi deva gana poojitha paada padma,
Valleesa-naadha mama dehi karaavalambham. 1
Devaadhi deva sutha, deva ganaadhi naadha,
Devendra vandhya mrudu pankaja manju paada,
Devarshi naarada muneedha sugeetha keerthe,
Valleesa-naadha mama dehi karavalambham. 2
Nithyaanna dhaana nirathaakhila roga haarin,
Bhaagya pradhaana paripooritha bhaktha kaama,
Sruthyaa-gama pranava vaachya-nija-swaroopa,
Valleesa-naadha mama dehi karavalambham. 3
Krounchaa surendra parigandana sakthi soola,
Chaapaathi-shasthra parimanditha divya paanai,
Sree kundaleesa-dhara thunda sikheendra vaaha,
Valleesa-naadha mama dehi karavalambham. 4
Devaadhi deva ratha mandala Madhya methya,
Devendra peeda nagaram druda chaapa hastham,
Sooram nihathya sura-koti-bhiradyamaana,
Valleesa-naadha mama dehi karavalambham. 5
Haaraadhi rathna mani yuktha kireeda haara,
Keyura kundala-lasath kava-chaabhiraamam,
Hey Veera thaaraka jayaa-mara brunda vandhya,
Valleesa-naadha mama dehi karavalambham. 6
Panchaaksharaadhi manu manthritha gaanga thoyai,
Panchaamruthai pramudhithendra mukhair muneendryai,
Pattaabhishiktha maghavatha nayaasa naadha,
Valleesa-naadha mama dehi karavalambham. 7
Sree kaarthikeya karunaamrutha poorna drushtya,
Kamaadhi roga kalushi krutha drushta chitham,
Sikthwa thu maamava kalaa- nidhi koti kaantha,
Valleesa-naadha mama dehi karavalambham. 8
Source: http://hinduslokams.blogspot.com/2011/06/subramanya-ashtakam.html
Again Thanks to hinduslokams site
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