Kanakadhara Stotram : Real Story behind this wonderful Stotram
The beautiful story of poor womens devotion -
Adi Sankaracharya was born in kaladi in 8th century when Hinduism had few problems. The Shiva worshippers , vishnu worshippers, ganesha worshippers , has misunderstandings . It is Sankaracharya who organized Hinduism and helped in its upliftment.
Once Sankaracharya was going to few houses to take bhiksha. He came across a hut and asked for bhiksha. ( food ). The women inside the house was embarrassed as a saint has come to her house for food but she is so poor that nothing was available in her house. She searched all the places and finally found an old Amla fruit (Emblic myrobalan) ( nelli kani in tamil, nelli kaya in telugu ). The poor women was feeling shy to give only this little amla fruit to Sankaya but she has immense devotion and don't want to send the saint who came to her house empty handed. She offered the amla fruit in the bowl of Lord Sankaracharya.
Birth of Kanakadhara stotram :
Sankaracharya realized the womens devotion irrespective of being poor. He immediately started singing twenty one slokas praising Goddess Mahalakshmi , praying her to bless the poor women by driving her poverty and grant her riches.
As you sow, So you reap :
Mahalakshmi replied that the lady has not done any good deeds ( helping others in charity ) in her previous birth. so she doesn't deserve riches and is destined to suffer in poverty. Adi sankaraya accepted it but said though the poor lady din't do any good deeds in previous birth, in this birth, she has such a kind heart that irrespective of being poor, she gave this little amla fruit to him and this good deed alone is enough to bless her with all prosperity.
Goddess Mahalakshmi's grace :
Listening to Sankaracharya's beautiful stotra and his arguement that the poor women must be blessed for her good deed in this birth ( offering of little amla fruit ), Mahalakshmi was moved. Friends, here comes the greatness of this Goddess. She really is for devotion and purity of heart. If we always involve in good deeds , always chanting Gods name, we will surely be blessed by Mahalakshmi.
As Sanakaracharya was singing Kanagadhara stotram, Mahalakshmi showered Golden amla fruit like rain infront of the poor womens hut. Imagine, rain of golden fruit showering from sky . How beautiful is this story friends . How beautiful is the devotion of the poor lady and how great is the saint Adi Sankaraya who sang in praise of Mahalakshmi and beyond all this How graceful is this Goddess Mahalakshmi.
Adi Sankaya has sung this "Kanakadhara stotra" for welfare of everyone who is suffering their past karma and suffering in poverty.
" Learn the art of giving heart fully". Keeping all your calculations aside.
1 Angam hare pulaka bhooshana masrayanthi, Bhringanga neva mukulabharanam tha malam, Angikritha khila vibhuthirapanga lee la, Mangalyadasthu mama mangala de vathaya.
To the Hari who wears supreme happiness as Ornament,
The Goddess Lakshmi is attracted, Like the black bees getting attracted,
To the unopened buds of black Tamala[1] tree,
Let her who is the Goddess of all good things,
Grant me a glance that will bring prosperity.
2 Mugdha muhurvidhadhadathi vadhane Murare, Premathrapapranihithani gathagathani, Mala dhrishotmadhukareeva maheth pale ya, Sa ne sriyam dhisathu sagarasambhava ya.
Again and again return ,those glances,
Filled with hesitation and love,
Of her who is born to the ocean o f milk,
To the face of Murari[2],
Like the honey bees to the pretty blue lotus,
And let those glances shower me with wealth. Read the Real story behind this wealth -money mantra 3 Ameelithaksha madhigamya mudha Mukundam Anandakandamanimesha mananga thanthram, Ake kara stiththa kaninika pashma nethram, Bhoothyai bhavenmama bhjangasayananganaya.
With half closed eyes stares she on Mukunda[3],
Filled with happiness, shyness and the science of love,
On the ecstasy filled face with closed eyes o f her Lord,
And let her , who is the wife o f Him who sleeps on the snake,
Shower me with wealth.
4
Bahwanthare madhujitha sritha kausthube ya, Haravalee va nari neela mayi vibhathi, Kamapradha bhaga vatho api kadaksha ma la, Kalyanamavahathu me kamalalayaya He who has won over Madhu[4], Wears the Kousthuba[5] as ornament,
And also the garland o f glances, of blue Indraneela[6],
Filled with love to protect and grant wishes to Him,
Of her who lives on the lotus,
And let those also fall on me,
And grant me all that is good..
5 Kalambudhaalithorasi kaida bhare, Dharaadhare sphurathi yaa thadinganeva, Mathu samastha jagatham mahaneeya murthy, Badrani me dhisathu bhargava nandanaya Like the streak of lightning in black dark cloud,
She is shining on the dark , broad chest,
Of He who killed Kaidaba[ 7] ,
And let the eyes of the great mother of all universe,
Who is the daughter of Sage Bharghava[8],
Fall on me lightly and bring me prosperity.
6 Praptham padam pradhamatha khalu yat prabhavath, Mangalyabhaji madhu madhini manamathena, Mayyapadetha mathara meekshanardham, Manthalasam cha ma karala ya kanyakaya.
The God o f love could only reach ,
The killer of Madhu[9],
Through the power of her kind g lances,
Loaded with love and blessing
And let that side glance ,
Which is auspicious and indolent,
Fall on me.
7 Viswamarendra padhavee bramadhana dhaksham, Ananda hethu radhikam madhu vishwoapi, Eshanna sheedhathu mayi kshanamee kshanartham, Indhivarodhara sahodharamidhiraya
Capable of making one as king of Devas in this world,
Her side long g lance of a moment,
Made Indra[10] regain his kingdom,
And is making Him who killed Madhu [11] supremely happy.
And let her with her blue lotus eyes glance me a little.
8 Ishta visishtamathayopi yaya dhayardhra, Dhrisht ya thravishta papadam sulabham labhanthe, Hrishtim prahrushta kamlodhara deepthirishtam, Pushtim krishishta mama pushkra vishtaraya.
To her devotees and those who are great,
Grants she a place in heaven which is difficult to attain,
Just by a glance of her compassion filled eyes,
Let her spark ling eyes which are like the fully opened lotus,
Fall on me and grant me all my desires.
Please send your mercy which is like wind,
And shower the rain of wealth o n this parched land,,
And quench the thirst o f this little chataka[ 12] bird,
And likewise , drive away afar my lo ad of sins,
Oh, darling of Narayana[13],
By the glance from your cloud like dark eyes.
10 Gheerdhe vathethi garuda dwaja sundarithi, Sakambhareethi sasi shekara vallebhethi, Srishti sthithi prala ya kelishu samsthitha ya, Thasyai namas thribhvana i ka guros tharunyai.
She is the goddess of Knowledge,
She is the darling of Him who has Garuda[14] as flag,
She is the power that causes of death at time of deluge,
And she is the wife o f Him who has the crescent,
And she do es the creation , upkeep and destruction at various times,
And my Salutations to this lady who is worshiped by all the three world s.
11 Sruthyai namosthu shubha karma phala prasoothyai, Rathyai namosthu ramaneeya gunarnavayai, Shakthyai namosthu satha pathra nikethanayai, Pushtayi na mosthu purushotthama vallabhayai.
Salutations to yo u as Vedas[15] which give rise to good actions,
Salutation to you as Rathi[16] for giving the most beautiful qualities,
Salutation to you as Shakthi[17] ,who lives in the hundred petaled lotus,
And salutations to you who is Goddess of plenty,
And is the consort of Purushottama[18].
12 Namosthu naleekha nibhananai, Namosthu dhugdhogdhadhi janma bhooma yai, Namosthu somamrutha sodharayai, Namosthu narayana va llabha yai.
Salutations to her who is as pretty.
As the lotus in full bloom,
Salutations to her who is born fro m ocean of milk,
Salutations to the sister of nectar and the moon,
Salutations to the consort o f Narayana.
13 Namosthu hemambhuja peetikayai, Namosthu bhoo mandala nayikayai, Namosthu devathi dhaya pra yai, Namosthu Sarngayudha vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who has the golden lotus as seat,
Salutations to her who is the leader o f the universe,
Salutations to her who showers mercy on devas,
And salutations to the consort o f Him who has the bow called Saranga.
14 Namosthu devyai bhrugu nandana yai, Namosthu vishnorurasi sthithayai, Namosthu la kshmyai kamalalayai, Namosthu dhamodhra vallabha yai.
Salutations to her who is daughter o f Bhrigu[ 19],
Salutations to her lives on the holy chest of Vishnu,
Salutations to Goddess Lakshmi who lives in a lotus,
And saluations to her who is the consort of Damodhara[20].
15
Namosthu Kanthyai kamale kshanayai,
Namosthu bhoothyai bhuvanaprasoothyai,
Namosthu devadhibhir archithayai,
Namosthu nandhathmaja vallabhayai.
Salutations to her who is light living in Lotus flower,
Salutations to her who is the earth and also mother of earth,
Salutations to her who is worshipped by Devas,
And salutations to her who is the consort of the son of Nanda[21].
16
Sampath karaani saka lendriya nandanani,
Samrajya dhana vibhavani saroruhakshi,
Twad vandanani dhuritha haranodhythani,
Mame v matharanisam kalayanthu manye.
Giver of wealth, giver of pleasures to all senses,
Giver of the right to rule kingdoms,
She who has lotus like eyes,
She to whom Salutations remove all miseries fast,
And my mother to you are my salutations.
17
Yath Kadaksha samupasana vidhi,
Sevakasya sa kalartha sapadha,
Santhanodhi vachananga manasai,
Twaam murari hridayeswareem bhaje
He who worships your sidelong glances,
Is blessed by all known wealth and prosperity,
And so my salutations by word, thought and deed,
To the queen o f the heart o f my Lord Murari[22].
18
Sarasija nilaye saroja hasthe,
Dha valathamamsuka gandha maya shobhe,
Bhaga vathi hari vallabhe manogne,
Tribhuvana bhoothikari praseeda mahye
She who sits on the Lotus,
She who has lotus in her hands,
She who is dressed in dazzling white,
She who shines in garlands and sandal paste,
The Goddess who is the consort of Hari,
She who gladdens the mind,
And she who confers prosperity on the three world s,
Be p leased to show compassion to me.
19
Dhiggasthibhi kanaka kumbha mukha vasrushta,
Sarvahini vimala charu jalaapluthangim,
Prathar namami jagathaam janani masesha,
Lokadhinatha grahini ma mrithabhi puthreem.
Those eight elephants fro m all the d iverse directions,
Pour from out from golden vessels,
The water from the Ganga[23] which flows in heaven,
For your holy purifying bath,
And my Salutations in the mo rn to you ,
Who is the mother of all wo rlds,
Who is the house wife of the Lord of the world s,
And who is the daughter of the ocean which gave nectar[24].
20
Kamale Kama laksha vallabhe twam,
Karuna poora tharingithaira pangai,
Avalokaya mamakinchananam,
Prathamam pathama krithrima m dhyaya
She who is the Lo tus,
She who is the co nsort,
Of the Lord with Lotus like eyes,
She who has glances filled with mercy,
Please turn your glance on me,
Who is the poorest among the poor,
And first make me the vessel ,
To receive your pity and compassio n.
21
Sthuvanthi ye sthuthibhirameeranwaham,
Thrayeema yim thribhuvanamatharam rama m,
Gunadhika guruthara bhagya bhagina,
Bhavanthi the bhuvi budha bha vithasayo.
He who recites these prayers daily,
On her who is personificatio n of Vedas,
On her who is the mo ther o f the three worlds,
On her who is Goddess Rema[25],
Will be blessed without doubt,
With all good graceful qualities,
With all the gr eat fortunes that one can get,
And would live in the world,
With great recognition from even the learned.
Detailed meanings by refererence numbers
[1] A fo rest tree
[2] The God who killed the asura called Mura i.e Lord Vishnu
[3] He who gives immo rtal bliss
[4] An Asura
[5] A garland wirn by Vishnu
[6] A precio us blue stone
[7] An Asura
[8] One sage who did penance to have go ddess Lakshmi as his daughter and succeeded.
[9] An asura
[10] King of Devas
[11] An Asura
[12] A mythical bir d which is always thirsty.
[13] Name o f Lord Vishnu
[14] A mythical eagle on which Lord Vishnu travels
[15] Holy books of Hindus
[16] Wife of the God o f Lo ve
[17] Goddess parvathy
[18] Greatest amo ng men , a name o f Lord Vishnu
[19] Ano ther name for sage Bharghava referred earlier.
[20] He who was tied by a rope in the stomach –a name of Lord Krishna.
[21] Nanda Gopa the foster father of Lord Krishna
[22] He who killed the asura called Mura
[23] The ho liest river for Hindus
[24] Goddess Lakshmi was suppo sed to have co me out of the o cean o f milk during churning .Nectar
All those people who keep faith in Sanatan Dharma, believe Lord Hanuman to be the troubleshooter, and Shani Dev as the God who punishes the wrong. Both these Gods have a close connection with Lord Shiva. While Lord Hanuman is the avatar of Lord Shiva, Shani Dev received Lord Shiva’s powers after intense meditation. Moreover, those who worship Lord Shiva are automatically blessed by Shani Dev.
Apart from these things about both these Gods, there are certain things highlighted in the Shastras, which reveal the powers, characters as well as similarities and differences between these two Gods.
Similarities between Lord Hanuman and Shani Dev as per Shastras:As per Surya Sanhita, Lord Hanuman was born on a Saturday Lord Hanuman is the Rudra avatar and Rudra is another name of Lord Shiva In Hanumanshastranaam, one name is of Shani Dev
Many times in Shastras, the colour of Lord Hanuman is said to be similar to Shani Dev. It is believed that this colour of Lord Hanuman is because of cruel eyes of Shani Dev on him.
Father of Shani Dev, Suryadev, is the teacher of Lord Hanuman. Shani Dev has a fight with his own father, but Suryadev has given a lot of his powers to Lord Hanuman and made him Mahavir.
Shani Dev is considered to be of cruel and unforgiving nature, while Lord Hanuman like Lord Shiva is extremely forgiving. Shani Dev is born from fire, while Lord Hanuman from air (Pavan putra).
It is believed that one should not sell oil on Saturdays; however, offering oil to Lord Hanuman on the same day is considered auspicious.
Early Morning is considered as the best time to worship God. Early morning is also known as "Brahma Mahurat" in the Hindu Mythology. It is regarded that prayers made at this time reach directly to the God. Early Morning Shloka (Sloka) is given here which also serves as the first prayer of the day to the almighty.
" Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi Karamadhye Sarasvati, Karamuule Tu Govinda Prabhaate Karadarshanam, Samudravasane Devi Parvatastanamandale, Vishhnupatni Namastubhyam Paadasparsham Kshamasva Me "
Meaning: The front part of the hands (the finger tips) is credited to Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. The middle part or palm is credited to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of learning and the root (the part of hand near the wrist) to Govinda. So, every morning, one should have a reverent look at one's hand which represents sincere labor.
I bow to Mother Earth, who has mountains and jungles on her body and whose clothing is made by the ocean. The wife of Lord Vishnu, please pardon me for touching you with my feet.
It is considered propitious to start the day with this sincere prayer.
Ganesha has four arms which symbolize his status as the universal ruler and establish his power over the four categories of beings - those who can live only in water, those who can live in water and on earth, those who can live only on earth and those who can fly in air.
Significance of four : It was god Ganesha who instituted the four castes and the four Vedas.
One hymn in Sri Bhagavat Tattva , says: 'In heaven, this child will establish the predominance over gods,
on earth over men, in the nether world over anti-gods and serpents.
He causes the four principles of the elements to move and is therefore four armed. In one hand, he holds a shell, in another a discus, in the third a club or a sweet and in the fourth a lotus.' Thus, all aspects of Ganesh's form are filled with symbolic meanings.
What does "Vinayaka" Mean
Sathya Sai says, "Who is Vinayaka? In the sloka beginning with the words, Suklaambaradharam Vishnum, only the form of the deity is described. But there is another inner meaning for the name "Vinayaka".
Suklaambaradharam means one who is clad in white. Vishnum means he is all-pervading. Sasivarnam means his complexion is grey like that of ash. Chathurbhujam means he has four arms. Prasannavadanam means he has always a pleasing mien. Sarvavighnopasaanthaye means for the removal of all obstacles.
Dhyaayeth, meditate (on him). Vinayaka is the deity who removes all bad qualities, instills good qualities and confers peace on the devotee who meditates on him Vinayaka means that he is totally master of himself. He has no master above him. He does not depend on anyone. He is also called Ganapathi.
This term means he is the lord of the ganas - a class of divine entities. This term also means that he is the master of the intellect and discriminating power in man. He possesses great intelligence and knowledge. Such knowledge issues from a pure and sacred mind."
A brief introduction to the Kartika Puranam and a complete set of
30-stories to be recited during the Hindu holy month of Kartikam
Kartika
Puranam is one of most popular puranams according to the Hindu
traditions. Extracted from the even more popular puranam, the Skanda
Puranam, Kartika Puranam is considered to be powerful as it is one of
the very few Hindu epics that brings punya just by listening to the epic
stories. It may be recalled that the Skanda Puranam itself is one of
the 18 major epics of the Hinduism.
Embedded into short stories,
the Kartika Puranam is divided into 30 easy-to-understand chapters, each
chapter recited on each day of the Hindu holy month of Kartika Masam.
The Kartika Masam generally comes in middle of October or early November
and stays for 30 days. Please refer to the Panchangam for correct
dates.
The
first Monday of the month of Kartikam is considered very powerful. Read
on to know more from the story of the Karkasa, a beautiful girl who
turns to a dog and how she returns back to her beautiful body.
Sage
explains the process of Karthika Vratham to be observed on Kartika
Somvaram. He tells the story about how a dog gets the entry to Kailasam
after taking part in Karthika Somvara Vratam
Oh Lord Brahma (Grand father of all) Please teach me that which is secret to all the world, which is great, which gives complete protection, and which has not been told to any one.
Sapthamam Kala Rathreethi Maha Goureethi Chasthamam.
5. Navamam Sidhitha proktha Nava Durga prakeerthitha,
Ukthanyethani naamani Brahmanaiva Maahaathmana.
I have with extreme happiness sung the fame of the nine mothers, Sailaputhri(The daughter of Himalayas), Brahmacharini(She who leads you to salvation), Chandra Ganda(she who hangs the crescent in her bell), Kooshmanda(She who eats away the earth with its pain and sorrow), Skandamatha(Mother of Lord Subrahmanya), Kathyayani(She who was born in the hermitage of Sage Kathyayana), Kala Rathri(She who is the end of God of death), Mahagouri(The pure white Goddess) and Sidhitha(She who gives Salvation. The great God has told these in the Vedas.
6. Agnina dahyamanasthu Sathru madhye Gatho rane,
Vishame durgame Chaiva bhayartha saranam Gatha,
7. Na Thesham jayathe kinchid asubham rana sankate,
Naapadam thasya pasyami soka dukha bhayam nahi.
He who remember these nine mothers will not suffer even if he is burnt in fire, even if he has gone to war, even if he is very sad, even if he is terribly afraid of war.
Kali rides on corpses, Varahi rides on Garuda, Maheswari on bull, Kaumari on Peacock, Brahmi on a swan and all of them wear different types of ornaments and have different types of luster, wear different type of gems and are seen on the charriots with very angry faces.
(This is the description of the seven holy mothers)
They hold in their hands conch, mace, spear, plough, shield, tall spear, axe, trident, strong bow made of horns so that they can kill asuras, bless devotees and for the good of devas.
Hey strong Goddess, Hey enthusiastic Goddess, Hey goddess who removes fear of death, Hey Goddess who is extremely impossible to see and Hey Goddess, who increases the fear of your enemies, please protect us.
Let Indrani (Power of Indra) protect me in the east, Agni (Female power of fire God, in the southeast, varahi (the power of varaha) in the south, and Gadgadharini (She holds a sword), in the southwest.
Raksed udecchyam Kaumari and easanyam Soola Dharini.
Let the power of Varuna (God of rain) protect me in the west, the power of wind, in the northwest, Kaumari (the power of Lord Subrahmanya) in the north and Maheswari (The power of Lord Shiva) in the Northeast.
Let Brahmani (Power of Lord Brahma) protect me at the top, let Vaishnavi (Power of Vishnu) protect me below and let Chamunda who sits on a seat of Corpse thus protect me on all the ten sides.
Let Jaya (She who is Victory) stand before me, let Vijaya (She who is always victorious) stand behind me, let Ajitha (She who cannot be won) stand to my left and Aparjitha (She who has never been defeated) stand on my right.
Let Udhyothini (She who is ever prepared) protect my hair, Uma (goddess Parvathy) my head, Maladhari (She who wears a garland) my forehead and Yasawini (She who is famous) my eye brows.
20. Trinethra cha bruvor madhye yamaganda cha Nasike,
21. Kapalow kalika rakshed, kana moole thu sankari,
Nasikayam sugandha cha utharoshta cha charchika.
Let Trinethra (She who has three eyes) protect the space between eye brows, Yamaganda (death to God of death) protect my nose, Sankhini (She who has a conch) the space between two eyes, Dwara Vasini (She who lives deep inside) my ears, Kalika (the black goddess) my cheeks, Sankari (Wife of Lord Parameshwara) the ear lobes, Sugandha (She who smells nice) the nose bridge and Charchiga (she who is above description) outside my mouth.
22. Adhare Cha amrutha kala, jihwayam thu saraswathi,
Dandhan rakshathu Kaumari, kanda madhye thu Chandika.
Let my lips be protected by Chandra Kala, (she who wears the crescent moon) Sarawathi (Goddess of learning) my tongue, Kaumari (She who is a young girl) my teeth and chandika (she who cannot be measured) the middle of my neck.
23. Gandikam chithraganda, cha mahamaya cha thaluke,
Kamakshim Chibukam raksseth, vacham me sarva mangala.
Let my throat be protected by Chitra Ganda(She who is picturesque), Mahamaya(great enchantress) protect the small tongue, Kamakshi(She who has attractive eyes) protect my beard and voice be protected by Sarva mangala. (She who gives all that is good)
24. Greevayam Badhrakali cha prushtavamse danurdhari,
Neelagreeva bahikante nalikam nalakoobhari.
25. Gadga dharinyobhou skandow bahu me vajra dharini,
Hasthayor dhandini rakshed ambika cha anguleeshu cha.
Let Badrakali (the black goddess who protects) protect my neck, Neelagreeva (the goddess who is blue) protect the back portion of my neck, Nalakoobari protect the neck joint, Gadgadharini (She who holds the sword) protect my shoulders, Vajradharini (She who holds Vajrayudha) protect my arms, dhandini (She who punishes) protect my hands and Ambika (she who is the mother of the world) protect my fingers.
Let Sooleswari (she who holds the spear) protect my nails, Naleswari protect my abdomen, Mahadevi (The great goddess) protect my breasts and let Soka nasini (She who destroys sorrows) protect my mind.
27. Hrudayam lalitha devi hydhare shoola dharini,
Nabhim cha kamini raksheth, guhyam guhyeswari thadha,
Let Lalitha (The goddess who is easy to attain) protect my heart, let Sooladharini (She who holds the trident) protect my stomach, Kamini (She who is lovable) protect my belly and let Guhyeswari (She who is secret) protect my reproductive organs.
28. Bhoothanatha cha medram cha gudham mahisha vahini,
Let my penis be protected by Bhoothanada (She who is the ruler of all beings), my behind protected by Mahisha vahini, (She who rides on buffalo) my thighs by Bhagawathi (She who is the goddess) and knees be protected by Vindhyavasini. (She who lives on Vindhya Mountains)
29. Jange mahabala proktha janumadhye vinayaki,
Gulphayor narasimhi cha padha prushte amithoujasi.
30. Padamanguli sreedhari cha padadasthalavasini,
Nakhan damshtra karali cha kesamscaivordhwa kesini.
Let my knee cap be protected by Mahabala (she who is very strong) who has been mentioned in the Vedas, the centre of the knee be protected by Vinayaki, (She who helps us carry out things without obstruction, the forelegs be protected by Narasimhi)(The female power of Lord Narasimha), the top of the feet be protected by Amithoujasi, the fingers of the feet be protected by Sreedhari (She who holds Maha lakshmi), the bottom of the feet by Thalavasini, Nails of the feet by Karali (She who is black with anger)and hair all over the body by Oordhwakesi. (Goddess having long hair)
31. Roma koopani Kaubheri twacham Vageeswari Thadha,
Let the hair pores all over the body be protected by Kaubheri (The female power of the of Kubhera), skin be protected by Vagheeswari, (The goddess of words) and let Parvathy (The daughter of the Mountain) protect my blood, flesh, juices bones and fat.
32. Andhrani kala Rathrischa, piuthancha makuteswari,
Padmavathi padma kose kaphe choodamani sthadha.
Let my intestines be protected by Kala Rathri, (Goddess of Dark night) the bile be protected by Magudeswari, (Goddess who wears a crown, heart be protected by Padmavathi)(Goddess who sits on lotus) and let Choodamani (Goddess who is a great gem) protect my phlegm
Shukram brahmani me rakshed chayam chathreswari Thadha.
Let the shine of my nails be protected by Jwalamukhi (She who has a face of a flame), all the joints be protected by Abhedya (She who cannot be injured), shadow be protected by Chatreswari (She who is like an umbrella) and Oh Brahmani (The female power of Lord Brahma) protect my semen.
34. Ahankaram Mano budhim rakjsha me dharma charini,
Pranapanou thadha vyana samana dhanameva cha,
35. Yasa keerthim cha Lakshmin cha Sadha rakshathu Chakrini,
Gothram Indrani me raksheth pasunme raksha Chandika.
Hey Dharmacharini(she walks on the path of Dharma), please protect my mind, intellect and my ego. Let the winds of the body viz. Prana, Apana, Vyana, Samana, Udhana. as well as fame, good name and wealth be protected by Chakreswari(She who wields the holy wheel). Hey Indrani(The female power of Lord Indra) protect my progeny and Hey Chandika(She who cannot be measured) protect my cows.
Let Maha Lakshmi protect my sons, Let Bhairavi (Another name for Parvathy) protect my wife and let my way be protected by Kshemakari (She who looks after) who is victorious and lives everywhere.
Yam yam chinthayathe kamam tham tham prapnothi nischitham.
The one, who wishes all good to happen to him, should not walk a step without this Armour. One who travels to any direction protected by this armor will earn lot of money, get all sort of victory and definitely get all his wishes fulfilled.
He who daily reads this Armour of the Goddess, which is even difficult for devas to obtain, in dawn, noon and dusk with devotion would be able to realise the goddess in person. He would live for one hundred years without getting defeated in all he three worlds with no untimely death in his family. This would destroy all the poxes. All the effects artificial poisons with temporary and permanent effects would be destroyed. All the black magic done in this world, and the bad spirits which travel on the earth and in the sky, which are made in water, which can be created and which hear the suggestions like Kulaja, Mala, Shakini and dakini, the terrible spirits which travel in the ether, the ghosts which reside in the home, yakshas, gandarwahas, Rakshasas, Brahmarakshasas, Vetalas Koosmandas and Bhairavis will be destroyed by the sight of such a man.
48. Manonathir bhavedragna thejovrudhi karam param,
Yasahasa vardhathe sopi keerthi manditha bhoothale.
The king would honour him and for he will have the glitter of divine power and his fame will increase in this materialistic world.
After reciting this Armour of the Goddess if one recites The “Devi Mahatmya (also called Chandi or Durga Sapthasathi) he would live in this world (Surrounded by forests and mountains) with sons and grand sons and in the end attain that salvation which even gods cannot get.
The State capital reverberated to the ‘Teen Maar’ beat on Saturday, as
the annual extravaganza -- the centralised Ganesh idol immersion
procession, was taken out amid a tension-free atmosphere marked by
revelry, religious fervour and of course, a trace of anxiety among the
police top brass.
Procession route
At innumerable places, stages were set up to welcome the ‘Ganeshas’ from
different localities, as the tastefully decorated trucks carrying the
idols inched their way through a literal sea of humanity. The procession
wended its way through Chandrayangutta, Shamshergunj, Aliabad, Syed Ali
Chabutra, Nagulchinta Chowrasta, Shahalibanda, Charminar, Madina,
Afzalgunj, Osmani Gunj, Mozamjahi Market, Abids, Basheerbagh, Liberty
and reach Hussainsagar. Elsewhere, idol immersion was taking place at a
brisk pace in 11 lakes on the outskirts in addition to Hussainsagar
lake.
“Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami was the main deity of Sri Raghavendra Swami. The place where he meditated on this five-faced form of Hanuman is now known as Panchamukhi, wherein a temple for him has been built.
There is also a shrine for Panchamukha Anjaneya Swami at Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India.
A 40 feet (12 m) tall monolithic green granite murti of Sri Panchamukha Hanuman has been installed in Thiruvallur, also in Tamil Nadu. This place was known as Rudravanam in olden times when many saints and seers had blessed this place with their presence. The Panchamukha Hanuman Ashram itself was established by a saint called Venkatesa Battar. Hanuman assumed this form to kill Mahiravana, a powerful rakshasa black-magician and practitioner of the dark arts during the Ramayana war. Mahiravana had taken Lord Rama and Lakshmana captive, and the only way to kill him was to extinguish five lamps burning in different directions, all at the same instant. Hanuman assumed His Panchamukha form and accomplished the task, thus killing the rakshasa, and freeing Rama and Lakshmana.
This form of Hanuman is very popular, and is also known as Panchamukha Anjaneya and Panchamukhi Anjaneya. (Anjaneya, which means "son of Anjana", is another name of Hanuman). One of the most famous places of Pligrimage in central India is claimed to be the Resting Place of Shiri Hanuman Ji is Chitrakoot. The Hanuman Dhara Temple is situated on the peak of mountain where there is natural rock formation image of Shri Hanuman inside the cave and a natural stream of water falling on the tail. It is believed that after the coronation of Lord Ram, Hanuman requested for a permanent place to settle in the Kingdom of Lord Ram, where his Injury of burns on his tails will be cured. Lord ram then with his arrow spurred a stream of water on the tip of mountain and asked hanuman to rest there and water of the stream will fall on his tail to cool down burning sensation on his tail.
The access to the cave temple is through stairs starting from bottom of the mountain to its top. It takes roughly 30 to 40 minutes to reach the temple. Over time the temple has gained a new name, namely Hanuman Dhara. The most fascinating thing about the temple is that the cave temple is located on the top of the mountain and water comes in the stream throughout the year, although the mountain has no permanent source of water on it like Glaciers or snow coming from the covered mountains of Himalayas. Other places where statues of Lord Hanuman can be found are:
A 67 foot Murti of Lord Hanuman Ji has been installed at Sankat Mochan Shri Hanuman
Mandir, located in the Punjab town of Phillaur.
A 40 foot Murti of Sri Panchamukha Hanuman has been installed at Tiruvallur,
near Chennai,India.
A 36 foot Murti of Sri Panchamukha Hanuman has been installed
at Panchavatee,Pondicherry, called Viswaroopa Jayamangala Panchamukha SriAnjaaneyaswamy.
A 32 foot Murti of Adhivyadihara Sri Bhaktha Anjaneyaswamy, Nanganallur, Chennai which is molded out of a single rock.
Every Face of Sri Panchamukha Hanuman has significance —
Sri Hanuman faces east. He grants purity of mind and success.
The Narasimha faces south. He grants victory and fearlessness.
The west facing Garuda removes black magic and poisons.
The north facing Varaha, showers prosperity, wealth.
The Hayagriva mukha faces the Sky. But since we cannot see it, it is usually tilted and
shown above Hanuman's face. Hayagriva gives Knowledge and good children.”
This Kavacham is addressed to this fierce form of Hanuman.
To tell the fact as I understood , it is not Sthothra in the normal sense of the word. It gives large amount of Thanthric manthras aimed at protection. Some people believe that this sloka should not be recited but used to worship the five faced Hanuman. It is written at the end of the stotra that it was taught by Rama to Sita as per her request. But the first few lines show that this is a version was taught by Garuda, where he mentions that it was created by the Lord of lords.
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Sri Venkateswara Vajrakavacha Stotram (Lord Tirumala Tirupathi )
(The Diamond armour of Venkatesa) (Watch video under the post)
Narayanam Parabrahma, sarvakaarana kaaranam Prapadye Venkatesakhyaam, Tadeva kavacham mama 1
I bow and salute that Venkatesa,
Who is lord Narayana himself,
Who is the divine Lord of all,
And who is the cause of all causes,
And chant his armour for myself.
Let my head be protected by,
Lord Venkatesa with thousand aspects,
Who is the lord of all souls,
And place where the soul merges.
Aakasaraat sutaanaatha Aatmanam me sadavatu Deva Devottamopayaad deham mey Venkateswaraha 3 Let the Consort of the daughter of the sky,
May protect my soul always,
Let the body got from the lord of Lords,
Be protected by Lord Venkateswara.
Sarvatra sarvakaryeshu Mangambajanireeswaraha Palayenmam sada karma saphalyam naha prayacchatu 4
Let the soul like consort of Alamelu Manga.
Take care of all my works always ,
And lead me to good results of all of them.
Those who adobe to Lord shiva will get everything in life and never face any obstacles. Shiva bhakti is the most wonderful thing and those who earn shiva bhakti with the kindness of Lord Shiva are luckiest people in this world.
No one can define the kindness, powers, and greatness of Lord Shiva.
I bow to that camphor-hued, white complexioned (Lord Shiva), who is
Incarnation of compassion, Who is the very essence of (consciousness;
the Knowing principle) of life (of the embodied soul); Who wears
snakes as garlands, whose eternal abodes in the heart of the devotee, I
bow to Him (Lord Shiva) and His consort Bhavaani (Uma or Parvati).
“Twamev maata cha pitta twamev, Twamev bandhu cha sakha twamev Twameva vidyya dravinam twamev, Twameva sarvam mum dev dev”
You are my father and you are my mother, you are my friend and you
are my brother. You are all my knowledge and power (wealth) and you are
God of Gods and you are everything to me.
The 108 names of Baba Shirdi Sai Baba was one of the greatest saints of modern times. His utter simplicity, tolerance to all religion and a remarkable life has attracted lot of devotees to him. Since I could not see the original in Sanskrit, there is a possibility of mistakes in the translations. I am sure Baba would get them corrected).
Om Sree sainadhaya namah-Lord Sai
Om Lakshmi-narayanaya namah -Lord Lakshmi narayana
Om Krishna-rama-siva marutyadi rupaya namah-Lord with the form of Krishna, Rama, Shiva and Anjaneya
Om Shesha-shaene namah-Lord who sleeps on the snake Sesha
Om Goda-varee-tata shirdi-vasine namah-Lord who lived in Shirdi which is on shores of Godavari
Om Bhaktha hruda-layaya namah-He who merges with the heart of his devotees
Om Sarwa-hrunni-layaya namah-He who merges with all hearts
Om Bhuta-vasaya namah-He who lives in all beings
Om Bhuta bhavi-shyadbhava varji-taya namah-He who removes thoughts about past, present and future
Om Kalati-taya namah-He who is beyond time
Om kalaya namah-He who is the time
Om Kala kalaya namah-He who is the killer of God of death
Om Kaladarpa damanaya namah-He who removes pain inflicted by God of death
Om Mrutyum-jayaya namah-He who has succeeded death
Om Amartyaya namah-He who is a super human being
Om Martya bhaya-pradaya namah-He who gives salvation to human beings
Om Jiva-dharaya nama-He who is the support to life
Om Sarwa-daraya namah-He who is support of everything
Om Bhakta-vana samar-dhaya namah-He who is worshipped by forest of devotes
Om Bhakta-vana prati-gynaya namah-He who is the affirmation of the forest of devotion
Om Anna vastradaya namah-He who gives food and cloths
Om Aarogya kshema-daya namah-He who grants health and comfort
Om Dhanamangalya pradaya namah_he who grants well being and wealth
Om Bhuddi siddi-pradaya namah-He who grants wisdom and power
Om Putra mitra kalatra bandhu-daya namah-He who grants son, friend, wife and relatives
Om Yoga kshema vahaya namah-He who looks after our well being
Om Aapadbhanda-vaya namah-He who is the friend in times of danger
Om Marga-bandave namah-He who is the friend of the way
Om Bhukthi mukti swarga-pavar-gadaya namah-He who gives devotion, salvation and heaven
Om Priyaya namah-He who is very dear
Om Priti vardanaya namah-He who has a pleasing face
Om Antarya-mine namah-He who is in side
Om Sachi-datmane namah-He who is the divine truth
Om Nitya-nandaya namah-He who is happy forever
Om Parama-sukha-daya namah-He who gives immense (divine) pleasure
Om Parame-shwaraya namah-He who is the divine lord
Om Para-bramhane namah-He who is the unltimate brahmam
Om Paramat-mane namah-He who is the divine soul
Om Gynana-swarupine namah-He who is wisdom personified
Om Jagath pitrena namah-He who is the father of universe
Om Bhakthanam matru datru pitamahaya namah-He who is mother, father and grand father
Om Bhaktha abhaya-pradaya namah-He who gives protection to devotees
Om Bhaktha-para-deenaya namah-He who is in the control of his devotees
Om Bhaktha-nugraha karaya namah-He who blesses his devotees
Om Sharanagata vatsalaya namah-He who loves people surrendering to him
Om Bhakti shakti pradaya namah-He who gives strength to his devotees
Om Gynana vairagya pradaya namah-He who gives wisdom and rennunciation
Om Prama pradaya namah-He who grants salvation
Om Samkshaya-hrudaya daorbalya-paapakarma vasana-kshya-karaya namah-He who weakens
weakness of heart and propensity for sins
Om Hrudaya-grandi bheda-kaya namah-He who destroys the attachement of the heart
Om Karma dvamsine namah-He who destroys effect of previous births
Om Shuda satya aditaaya namah-He who sin of pure truth
Om Gunatita gunat-mane namah-He who who is beyond charecterstics but is personification of them.
Om Ananta-kalyana gunaya namah-He who is the limitless good qualities
Om Amita-para-kramaya namah-He who is greatly valorous
Om Jnane namah-He who is wisdom
Om Durdharksha-kshobyaya namah-He who gets angry with bad people
Om Apari-jitaya namah-He who cannot be defeated
Om Trilokeshu avighata gataye namah-He who removes impediment for journey in the three worlds.
Om Ashakya rahitaya namah-He who is perennially there
Om Sarwashakti-murthaye namah-He who is the idol of all powers
Om Surupa sundaraya namah-He who is form is very pretty
Om Sulocha-naya namah-He who has good eyes
Om Bahurupa vishva-murthaye namah- He who is the form of the world with several forms.
Om Arupa avya-kthaya namah-He who is formless and not clear
Om Achintyaya namah-He who is beyond thought
Om Sukshmaya namah-He who has a micro form
Om Sarwantar-yamine namah-He who is in everything
Om Mano-vaga-titaya namah-He who is beyond mind and words
Om Prema-murtaye namah_he who is personification of love
Om Sulaba-durla-baya namah-He who is easy as well as dificult to get
Om Asrahaya saha-yaaya namah-He who helps people depending on him
Om Anadha-nadha dina-bhandave namah-The merciful lord of orphans
Om Sarwabhara bhrute namah-He who wears all ornaments
Om Akarmaneka karma-sukarmine namah-He who does good deeds among all deeds
Om Punya-shravana keerta-naaya namah-He who likes to hear the song of good deeds
Om Thirdhaya namah-He who is the path and stair case
Om Vaasu-devaaya namah-He who is Lord Krishna
Om Sathangataye namah-He who gives us salvation
Om Satya-narayanaya namah-He who is Sathya Narayana
Om Loka-naadhaya namah-He who is the Lord of all people
Om Paavana ana-ghaya namah- He who is pure in my mind beyond limits
Om Amrutham-shave namah- He who is nectar
Om Bhaskara-prabhaya namah_he who has light like Sun
Om Bramha-charya taparcharyadi suvrataaya namah_he who observes penance of Brahma Charias well as sages
Om Satya-dharma paraaya-naaya namah-He who reads forever about Truth and Dharma
Om Sidhe-shwaraya namah-He who is the divine God
Om Sidha-samkalpaya namah-He who is the divine thought
Om Yoge-shwaraaya namah-He who is the Lord of Yogas
Om Bhagavate namah_he who is wise about God
Om Bhakta-vatsalaaya namah-He who cherishes his devotees
Om Satpuru-shaya namah-He who is a good man
Om Purusho-ttamaya namah-He who is the greatest purusha (man)
Om Satya-tatva bhodhakaya namah-He who teaches essence of truth
Om Kamadi-shadvri dhvamsine namah-He who destroys six hankerings like passion
Om Abedha-namdanu bhava-pradaya namah—He who gives unalloyed blessings
Om Sama-sarvamata samataya namah-He who is tolerant and equal to all
Om Sri dakshina murthaye namah-He who is Dakshina murthy
Om Sri venkatesha ramanaya namah-He who is Lord Venkateswara
Om Adbhuta-nanta charyaya namah-He who has the story of wonder and happiness
Om Pravannarti haraya namah-He who destroys great hankerings
Om Samsara sarwa-duhkha kshaya-karaya namah-He who reduces the entire sorrow of the world
Om Sarva-vitpar-vato mukhaya namah-He who has the same face to every one
Om Sarvamtarba-histhitaya namah-He who lives inside everybody
Om Sarva-mangala-karaya namah-He who does all good deeds
Om Sarva-bhishta pradaya namah-He who grants all desires
Om Sama-rasa sanmarga sthapa-naya namah-He who established the good path of reconciliation
Om Samardha sadguru sri sainadhaya namah-He who is Lord Sai and teacher Samartha Ramdas
Eti Sree Sainadha Astottara Shatanamavali Samaptham-Thus ends the 108 names of Lord Sai
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with extreme enthusiasm all over India. It is an important festival for the Hindus in the country. The celebrations of this festival in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh are well known for their grandeur every where.
The devotees of Ganesha observe a whole day fast on this occasion. People gather together for the celebration at some common place like temple or temporarily arranged Pandal to worship their deity. They also sing songs, burst crackers and dance to the tune of traditional drums. Aarti forms an important part of the Ganesh Pooja. Here we have given the lyrics of some of the popular Ganesh aarti, you can use this is the coming Ganesh Chaturthi.
Aarti For Ganesha Chaturthi - Song with Video and Lyrics
Jai Ganesha Devaa
Jai ganesha jai ganesha jai ganesha devaa
Maataa jaakii paarvatii, pitaa mahaadevaa
Eka danta dayaavanta, caara bhujaa dhaarii
Maathe sinduura sohai, muuse kii savaari
Jai ganeshaa...
Andhana ko aankha deta
Korhina ko kaayaa
Baanjhana ko putra deta
Nirdhana ko maayaa
Jai ganeshaa...
Paana carhe, phuula carhe
Aura carhe mevaa
Ladduana ko bhoga lage
Santa karen sevaa
Jai ganesha...
Aarti Kare Jai Ganeshji Ki
Jai ganesh ji ki
Aarti karein hum sab ganesh ji ki
App hai swami dhukh harta
Dukhiyon ke palankarta
App hai bhagwan sukh data
Om jai jai sri gadnatha
Hum sab sharan mein hai bhagwan
O shiva gad muskhak vahan
Jai ganesh ji ki
Aarti karein hum sab ganesh ji ki
App to hai gauri nandan
App to hai maan se vandan
App to hai jansukhdayak
Kehti hai duniya Gadnayak
App ki puja ghar ghar mein
Kastnivare pal bhar mein
Jai ganesh ji ki
Aarti karein hum sab ganesh ji ki
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