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1Mookambika Ashtakam Mookambika Ashtakam [Octet on the Goddess Mookambika] Translated by P. R.Ramachander [Mookambika is the goddess presiding over the temple town of Kollur, 135 km from Mangalore, Karnataka. Here the goddess is in the linga form. In the smaller half of the linga, Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma reside and in the bigger half (separated by a golden line) resides the mother goddesses of Durga, Saraswathi and Lakshmi. In the ancient times, it is believed that there was a saint called Kola Maharshi who did penance at the present Kollur (the place was named after him). He was troubled by a Rakshasa called Mookasura. The Adhi Prashakthi killed Mookasura and helped Kola Maharshi to do penance in peace. That is the reason why she is called Mookambika. She is a very popular goddess of Karnataka and Kerala. People of Kerala consider her as Saraswathi and make it a point to visit Kollur as often as possible. It is a dream for many of them to teach the first alphabets to their babies in the Mookambika Temple on the Vijaya Dasami day.] Namasthe Jagad dhatri Sad Brahma roope, Namasthe haropendradathradhi vandhye, Namasthe prapanneshta danaika dakshe, Namasthe Mahalakshmi, kola puresi. 1 Salutations to Mahalakshmi, who is Goddess of Kolapura, Salutations to the mother of universe, the essence of existence, Salutations to her who is worshipped by Siva, Indra and Brahma, Salutations to her who fulfills wishes of surrendering devotees. Vidhi kruthivasa harir viswamedath, Srujath yaththipaatheethiyathad prasidham, Krupaloka nadhe, aavadhe Shakthiroope, Namasthe Mahalakshmi, kola puresi. 2 Salutations to Mahalakshmi, who is Goddess of Kolapura, For it is well known that Lord Brahma creates and Lord Vishnu cares, And Lord Shiva destroys at the end but it is you, with look of mercy, Who is the personification of power, whom they worship. Thwaya mayayaa vyaptha medath samastham, Drutham leelayadevi kukshouhi viswam, Sthithambudhi roopena sarvathra janthou, Namasthe Mahalakshmi, kola puresi. 3 Salutations to Mahalakshmi, who is Goddess of Kolapura, For you pervade the entire universe through your illusion, You playfully bear in your womb, the entire universe, And you exist in all the beings in the form of intelligence. 2 Yayaa bhaktha varga hi lakshyantha yethe, Thwaya athra prakamamkrupa poorna drushtya, Adhogeeyasedevi Lakshhmeer idhi thwam, Namasthe Mahalakshmi, kola puresi. 4 Salutations to Mahalakshmi, who is Goddess of Kolapura, For you are being approached by your devotees, For getting blessed by your greatly merciful look, Downwards to them and they call you Hey Mahalakshmi. Punar Vak paduthwathi, heenahi mooka, Naraiisthair nikamam kalu prardhyase yath, Nijasyapthaye thwacha mookabika thwam, Namasthe Mahalakshmi, kola puresi. 5 Salutations to Mahalakshmi, who is Goddess of Kolapura, For those men without great expression and Downgraded dumb people, pray earnestly for your grace, And thou make them talented and wise, Oh Mookambika. Yad advaitha roopad, para brahmana sthwam, Samuddha punair viswa valeelodhyamastha, ThadahurJanasthwamcha Gowri Kumari, Namasthe Mahalakshmi, kola puresi. 6 Salutations to Mahalakshmi, who is Goddess of Kolapura For you are the supreme spirit which stands alone, You created the entire world as if it is a play, And in spite of that people call you Gowri and Kumari. Haresadhi dehotdha thyejo mayapra, Sphurad chakra rajakya linga swaroope, Maha yogi kolarhi hruth padma gehe, Namasthe Mahalakshmi, kola puresi. 7 Salutations to Mahalakshmi, who is Goddess of Kolapura Your form Sri Chakra, which is king of all known holy symbols, Emanated from the very great splendour of Shiva and Vishnu, And you reside in the lotus heart of the great Yogi called Kola rishi. Nama Shanka chakra bhaya abeeshta hasthe, Namasthe Ambike, Gowri Padmasanasthe, Nama suvarna varne, prasanne saranya, Namasthe Mahalakshmi, kola puresi. 8 3 Salutations to Mahalakshmi, who is Goddess of Kolapura Who holds in her arm the holy conch and the holy wheel, Who by her hand removes fear and fulfills desires, Who is the holy mother who sits on the lotus pose, Who is the colour of the gold and is merciful to her devotees. Idham stotra rathnm krutham sarva devair, Hrudhithwam samadhayalakshmyashtakam ya, Paden nithya meva vraja yaga lakshmim, Sa Vidhyamcha sathyam bhavathya prasadath. 9 After learning this gem of the prayer by the devas, And fixing the mind on this octet on Lakshmi, And reciting them in the holy temple of Lakshmi, Would bless one with education, without any doubt. Mooka Pancha Sati - Arya Satakam Mooka Pancha Sati - Arya Satakam By Mooka Kavi Translated by P. R. Ramachander ["There are no authentic proof available on the date and life of Mooka Kavi. There lived a man in Kanchipuram, who was speech impaired from birth. He was regularly visiting kAmAkshi temple and was prostrating before the goddess. One day he saw the lips of the goddess and after that he started to speak and wrote a work called Mooka Pancha Sati or five hundred slokas in praise of the goddess. The word mooka means a person who cannot speak in Sanskrit, hence his name remained as mooka kavi. This mooka kavi was one of the Acharyas of the kAnchI kAmakotI peetam and was called as mooka sankara. The date of his becoming the AchArya is approximately stated as 398 A.D. and he attained siddhi at 437 A.D. His work 'mooka panca sati' has five sections; they are, AryA satakam, pAdAravinda satakam, manda smita satakam, katAksha satakam and stuti satakam. Each section consists of hundred slokas. The metre or the vrittam in which these slokas were written is different in each section. In this text, the poet describes goddess kAmAkshi, kAmakoti peetam, EkamranAtha, kAnchIpuram and the river kampA. Some Slokas have similarity with the text Soundarya Lahari of Adi Sankara." - Source: samskrute.blogspot.com/2009/02/1.html. The 48th sloka of this great work is supposed to be very dear to Paramachaya of Kanchi. Here is a feeble attempt to translate the first chapter called "Arya satakam" of this great work. I have referred to the scholarly book in Tamil by Smt.Lakshmi Halasyam. Many thanks for her.] 1. Karana para chidroopaa, Kanchi puraseemni, Kama peeta gatha, Kachana viharathi karunaa Kasmeera sthabhaka Komalangalatha. She who is the divine cause of creation, who sits in the Kama Peeta in Kanchi, Makes her divine presence like the Saffron which is a tender pretty climber 2. Kanchana Kanchi nilayam, kara dhrutha kodanda bana sruni paasam, Katina sthana bhara namram Kaivalya aananda kanda mavalambe. I seek and depend on that root of the eternal source of Joy, Who makes Kanchi her place, and holds bow, arrow, noose and goad, Aindhava kisora shekharam aidamparya chakrasthi nigamaanam. Pancha sara sashtra bodhana paramacharyena drushti pathena. So that this world would continue to live. Chinthitha phala pari poshana chinthamani reeya Kanchi nilayaa may. And again giving life to God of love whom Shiva burnt. kunda smitha kanthi. Paraya. 8. *Lotus. hard breasts. jasmine like teeth and saffron colour. the form with red colour. katina kucham. Aiswarayamindu moule aikathmya prakruthi Kanchi madhya gatham. Who was victorious against the God of love passionate. and lives in Kanchi. Kanchi paraya parvatha paryaya peena kucha bharaya. chitham sisirayathu chith sukhaa dharaa. To the great teacher of the science of five flower* arrows. Ashoka. Chira thara sucharitha sulabhaa. Aadrutha Kanchi nilayam aadhyaam aarooda youvana topaam. 4. Kutila kacham. She who is in the middle of Kanchi. She who is everything of the great mountain. which is one with Brahmam. aananda adwaitha kandhalim vande. 7. I bow to the non dual joy who is like the red Kandhali flower. Jasmine and Blue hued water lilli 6. Sritha kampasi maanam shidhiltha parama shiva dhairya mahi maanam. And has curled hair. The maiden who lives in Kanchi makes Lord Shiva. Who is filled with the ascending pride of youth. Has the fame of shattering the mental resolve of Lord Shiva. Sitting on the banks of the torrential Kampa river. Aagama vathamsa kalikam.4 And whose form body is slightly bent due to her heavy breasts. With her mere glance teaches the essence love. 9. Kuruthe vihruthim kanchyaam kula parvatha saarva bhouma sarvaswam. Who resides in the venerable town of Kanchipuram. Existing along with Shiva with the moon is the wealth and iis the purport of Vedas. Mango. Para thanthra vayamanaya pankaja sa Brahmachari lochanayaa. Kalaye patalimaanam kanchana kanchukitha bhuvana bhoomaanam. kunkuma chayam. Kanchi seemni Kumari kachana mohayathi Kama jetharam. 3. has enslaved our minds. Who lives in Kanchi and who can be easily attained by good conduct. The great lady who stays in Kanchi who has mountain like breasts. And who is the bud of Vedas called Upanishads. My mind is made cool by the rain of divine joy by her. And who has lotus like eyes . . 5. Who is the Chinthamani who fulfills all the desires. 5 10. Thungabhirama kucha bhara srungareetham aasrayami Kanchi gatham, Ganga dhara para thanthram srungara advaitha thanthra sidhantham. I surrender to the ever pretty lady of Kanchi, Who entertains with her elevated completely filled breasts, The God who carries Ganges, Who is the divine special knowledge of, The non dual sentiment of erotic knowledge. 11. Kanchi rathna vibhooshaam kaamapi kandharpa soothikaa pangim, Paramaam kala mupase para shiva vamanga peetikaaseenaam. I meditate on the divine Kala, who is the crown jewel of Kanchi, Who sits on the left side of Lord Paramashiva, And who revives Manmatha, the God of love by her glance. 12. Kampathi charaanaam karunaa kora kitha drushtipathaanaam, Keli vanam mano may kesham chid bhavathu chidvilasanaam. May mind become the divine play Ground of the divine play of her, Who roams about in the banks of Kampa, And who lets down mercy fall from her eyes. 13. AAmra tharu moola vasathe aadhimapurushasya nayana peeyusham, Aarabdha youvanothsavam aamnaaya Rahasya manthravalambe. I meditate using the Sri Vidhya tradition of worship on her, Who sits below three of mango, Who is the nectar to the eye of Shiva who is primeval, By the festival her budding youthfulness. 14. Aadhi Kanchi parama yogibhir aadhima para peeta simni drusyena, Anubadham mama maanasam arunima sarvaswa sampradhayena. My mind is tied firmly by rituals observed as well as the redness of her, Who was seen by the great divine Yogis of the ancient Kanchi, Occupying the most ancient peeta* which was existing there. Kama Koti Peeta of Kanchi. 15. Ankitha shankara dehaam ankuritho roja kankana sleshai, Adhi Kanchi nithya tharuneem adraksham kaanchid adbuthaam Balaam. That wonderful Balaa Devi of ancient Kanchi who is forever youthful, Embraced the body of Shankara made out of sand and left on him, Marks of her bangles and her breasts. (When Goddess was worshipping God in the form of a sand Linga, God made the river Kampa overflow. The goddess to protect the Linga embraced it tightly leaving marks on the Linga) 16. Madhura dhanushaa mahi dhara janushaa nandhaami surabhi bana jushaa, Chid vapushaa Kanchipure Keli jushaa Bandhu jeeva kanthimushaa. A red light has risen over the mountains, which is redder than the hibiscus, 6 And has a bow made of sugarcane and arrow of flowers and has divine form. 17. Madhura smithena ramathe, Mamsala kucha bhara mandha gamanena, Madhye Kanchi mano may manasija samrajya Garbha bheejena. Enjoying the sweet smile and walking, slowly due to the fleshy heavy breasts, In the middle of Kanchi she has put the seed of pride in the mind of God of love. 18. Dharanee mayim tharani mayim pavana mayim gagana dhahana hethru mayim, Ambumayim, Indumayim Ambaam anukampaam aadhimaam eekshe. I see on the banks of my mother Amba, Who manifests herself as Earth, Sun, Air, Sky, fire, The one who does fire sacrifice, Water and the moon. 19. Leena sthithi Muni hrudhaye dhyana sthithi mitham thapasya dhupa kampam, Peena sthana bhara meede meena dhwaja thanthra parama thathparyam. The goddess who lives hidden in the caves of the hearts of the sages, Is doing penance on the shores of Kampa river along with heavy breasts, Filled with the milk of wisdom and is the ultimate meaning of the God with Fish flag.* *God of love Manmatha is supposed to have a fish flag. 20. Swethaa mandhara hasithe saathaa madhye cha Vang mano atheethaa, Sheethaa lochana pathe sphithaa kucha seemni saswathi mathhaa. With white colour, sparkling smile, with thin his, With her beyond words and thought, With cooling eyes and very heavy breast, she is the permanent mother of all. 21. Puratha kadha nu kara vai pura vairi vimardha pulakithanga lathaam, Punathim Kanchi desam pushpa aayudh veerya sarasa pari paatim. When will I ever have the divine vision of her, Who is the tender climber tightly embraced, With extreme emotions by Lord Shiva, the enemy of cities, Who makes Kanchi as sacred, And who is amenable to the flower arrows of God of love. 22. Punyaa kaapi purandhri punghitha kandharpa sampadhaa vapushaa, Pulinachari Kampaaya pura madhanam pulaka nichulitham kuruthe. The blessed pretty Goddess adorned with lotus flowers, Blessed with the wealth of flower arrows of Manmatha, Is roaming on the sand banks of the river Kampa, Makes the God shiva drunk with passion. 23. Thanimadvaitha valagnam tharunaa aruna sampradhayatha anulekham, Thata seemini Kampayaa tharunima sarvaswam aadhyam adraksham. I have seen the matchless goddess with a thin waist in the banks of river Kampa, Who is full of youth and is of the reddish colour of the rising Sun. 7 24. Poushtika karma vipaakam Poushpa saram savidasimni Kampaya, Adraksham aatha youvanam abhyudhayam Kanchi dardasasimoulou. In the land bounded by river Kampa, with the flower arrow, the God of love, Promotes the growth and fortune of the Lord with the crown of rising young moon. 25. Samsritha Kanchi dese sarasija dourbhagya jagard uthamse, SAmvinmae vileeye saaraswatha purushakara samrajye. In the divine kingdom of knowledge called Kanchi, I become one with her, Who adorns herself with moon which unfortunately wilts the Lotus. 26. Modhitha Madhu kara vishikham swadhima samudhaya sara kodandam, Adhrutha Kanchi kelanm aadhimam aarunya bhedhamaakalaye. I do not move away from the primeval goddess with the red tint, Whose bow is the essence of sweetness and whose arrows are Honey bees, And who engages herself in playing in Kanchi. 27. Uraree kutha Kanchi pureem Upanishad aravinda kuhara Madhu dharam, Unnamrastha kalaseemuthsava laharimupasmahe Shambho. The lady of Kanchi is the flow of Honey from the core of the lotus, which are Upanishads, due to her pot like high breasts, Is the source of the waves of joy of Lord Shambhu and we worship her. 28. Yena sisy deerga lochanam yena paripandhi santhatham namathaam, Yekamra nadha jeevitham yevam pada dooramekam aavalambhe. I totally depend on the goddess, who has long eyes like that of a doe, Who stops the bad effects of those devotees who always salute her, Who is the life breath of the God Elambara Natha. 29. Smayamana mukham Kanchi maya maanam kamapi devathaa bedham, Dhayamanam Veekshya muhurvaya mananda amrudhambhudhou magnaa. I get drowned in the sea of the nectar of joy when I see her soft smiling face, Oh her whose divinity completely engulfs the city of Kanchi, when she looks at it with mercy. 30. Kuthuka jushi Kanchi dese kumudha thapo rasi paka shekharithe, Kuruthe mano vihaaram kula giri paribruda kulaika mani dheepe. My mind is full with her who is fond of Kanchi, Who wears that which make the night lilies happy, Who makes the mind of great mountain happy, And shines like a jeweled and noble lamp, 31. Veekshe mahi Kanchi pure, vipula sthana kalasa garima paravasitham, Vidhruma saha chara deham vibhrama samavaaya sara samnaham. I see in city of Kanchi the goddess with heavy pot like breasts, 38. We are bound to the Goddess who is very dear to Kanchi. She who has nipples like the newly germinating buds. And who also beautifies the great city of Kanchi. And with these her pretty tender form is the treasure of Lord Shiva. I always meditate the goddess who caresses the God with the hot* forehead. Aloka mahi komalam aagama samlapasarayadharthayam. With compassion along with the bells of her hip belt tingling. Oori karomi santhatha mooshmala phaalena laalitham pumsaa. And she also has a tender smile similar to flower blossoms. Ankitha kachena kena chidandhangarana oushadhena kamalaanaam. . Who has breasts like the just opening flower buds. Upakampa muchitha khelanam oorvadhara vamsa sampad unmesham. 32. I bow to her who is like the huge collection of shining rubies. She who is beyond description shines in the city of Kanchi. sinchutha mani Kanchi kimapi kanchipure. That Goddess is the one shining in the heart of Lord Shiva. Kuruvinda gothra mathram koolacharam kamapi naumikampaayaa. Laalitha paramashivaayaam lavanyaa amrutha tharanga maalaayaam. And sitting on the left thigh of lord of one mango. Who is the tender offspring and fortune of the king of mountains. Antha purena Shambhoa alankriya kaapi kalpyathe kanchyaam. 34.8 Which makes her body bent slightly. And is filled with the core meaning of the Vedas. Who has the colour of corals. And is engaged in the wat of the God with flower as weapon. Koolangasha kucha kumbham kusumayudha veerya sara samrambham. 35. Who is exuberant in her youth and is ready for love making. Who is of the crimson colour of the saffron powder. 33. Whose perfect pot like breasts which rub against each other. Who keeps wandering on the shores of the river Kampa. Is being seen by me as personification of great beauty. 36. Punchitha karunaa mudanchitha. 37. Who decorates his head with moon who makes her lotus like face shy. Kunkuma sonair nichitham kusala padham shambhu sukrutha sambharai. Who has a friendly step and is the collection of luck of God Shiva. Kudmalitha kucha kisorai kurvanai Kanchi desa souhardham. * Hot because the third eye on his forehead is full of fire. Lola hrudayosmi Shambho lochana yugalena lehyamaanaayaam. Ankuritha sthana korakam angalankaram eka chootha pathe. Manchareetha mrudhula haasam pinchara thanu ruchi pinaki moola dhanam. Who shines purple like the twilight sun. Janthothsava pada poojana santhosha ragithasya kamakshi. Sarvaa krythaye sonima garvaaya samarpyathe hrudayam. 40. Whose passionate eyes are the lessons for the God of love. 39. Manditha kampaa theerai mangala kandhairmaasthu saaroopyam. Sarvaadhi parama sadhaka gurvaaneethaya kama peeta jushe. Kalayamyantha sasa dhara kalayankitha moulim amala chid valayaam. And who is desirous of living in Kanchi. Is making the Lalitha Parameshwari. Who wears the moon and hare as her head gear. Let me think of that wave of knowledge which travels from mooladhara to Sahasrara. 41. Living in the face of Lord Brahma. With an intention of enthroning her in Kama Peeta. As their respective virtuous consorts in your three forms. Who removes the pains of worldly life. As a feast to both of his eyes. 45. Bandho yaadhi bhavathi puna sindhorambhasu babrameethi shilaa. With extreme pride I submit my heart to the red shaded goddess. Vadanaravinda vaksho vamanga thatee vasam vadhee bhootha. AAdharee krutha kancheem bodhamrutha veecheemeva vimrusaam. You are Goddess Kamakshi. Let me be completely become one with that Goddess. Will I ever be able to become one with that Goddess. . Umayaa Kanchi rathayaa na mayaa labhyetha kim nu thadhathmyam. Who is meditated by people with ever stable mind.9 Lord shiva with a heart made tender with love. Alayaam aagama peeta nilayam valayanga sundharim Ambaam. Who has been invited and lead by great devotees like Paramashiva. Who is the wave of nectar of prettiness. 42. samayaa budhyaa sadaiva sheelathayaa. Madhu kara sahachara chikurai madanaagama samaya dheekshaa kadakshai. Who has braids of curly hair resembling the bees. 44. I cherish the pretty mother who is adorned with bracelets. Whose is surrounded by pure divine aura. And who is the ultimate and seated on the Vedas. Samayaa saandhyama yukhia. Purushatrithaye thredhaa purandhri roppaa thwameva Kamakshi. Bhaadhaa karim bhavabdhe aadhara dhyambujeshu vicharantheem. And who illuminates the shores of river Kampa. 43. on the chest of Vishnu and left side of Shiva. Who has made the city of Kanchi as her foundation. Who lives in the cave of our mind and is secret and not visible And who is the ultimate teacher. 49. the goddess who wears ear studs. Shiva shiva pasyanthi samam Sri Kamakskshi kadakshitha purusahaa. She cools my mind fast and is the soul of Lord Shiva. friend. And you are one who is beyond ego and the real supreme self. Who is the one who killed Chanda. Adhikanchi keli lolai akhilaagama yanthra manthra thanthra mayai. And I prostrate before her who like moon provides light for everyone. Kamadughaa bhava kamale Kamakale kama koti kamakshi. Guninee Guhaarini guhye Guru murthe thwam namami Kamakshi. And she is the faboulous wish giving cow who fulfills all our desires. Athi seetham mama maanasam sasama saradrohi jeevanopayai She is the essence of Vedas. I salute Goddess Kamakshi who shines like the Sun god in the heart. clay or the red lips of a lass. 47.. enemy. Who is the Savithri who is behind mobile and immobile objects. 51. Vipinam bhavana mithram loshtam cha yuvathi bimbhoshtam. She loves to be engaged in playing in the great city of Kanchi. And get immersed in the divine joy because of that. In case the one who worships your feet. who is a lass as Bala. 50. 48. Chanda kara sakra karmuka chandra samaabhaam namami kamakshim. You are the divine form as well as well as the realistic form. 46. Kundali Kumaari Kutile Chandi Chara chara savithriChamunde. Is bound by the chains of the domestic like again. You have both differing forms as well as a stable form. . the enemy of God of love. Kama pari pandhi kamini Kameswari Kama peeta madhya gathe. Who is the Pranava "Om". Kamakshi who is in the centre of the Kama koti peeta. 52. achidhakruthir api chida kruthir matha. Who has all the good properties. As the bow of Indra on the forehead and as moon on the head. Madhye hrudayam madhye nitilam madhye siro aapi vasthavyam. I salute you Kamakshi. The man who is glanced by Kamakshi sees Shiva in everything. Who is the kiler of Chanda and Munda. Anahantha thwamahantha bramayasi Kamakshi saswathi viswam. Yanthras. Manthras and Thanthras. Is the goddess of love who is the consort of he who killed the god of love. Oh Kamakshi who is the only stable aspect in this world. Abhidha kruthlr bhidha kruthir. Nandhathi mama hrudhi kaachana mandhirayanthi nirantharam Kanchim. Then a stone would float in the sea.10 Oh Kamakshi. Be it in a palace. 11 Indhu ravi mandala kuchaa bindu viyan nnadha parinatha tharuni. I worship her. 58. Seated in my heart is the lass. Even a dumb one or one who wears mated hair. 56. Of imagination spreads from a tiny worm to Lord Brahma. who has chosen Kanchi as her permanent abode. Who is incomparable. 53. Panchasatharna kalpitha pada shilpaamthwaam namami Kaamakshi. Oh Kamakshi. Sampa latha savarnam sampaadayithum bhava jwara chikithsam. or the one who is sad or suffering. Limpaami manasi kinchana kampathata rohi sidha baishajyam. sokopi smarathi ya kshanam bhavatheem. Holding the bow. I salute you Kamakshi. Pancha sareeyam SAmbho vanchana vaidakdhya moolam avalambe. Aasritha Kanchim athulaam aadhyaam visphoorthi maadriye vidhyaam. 57. She who is the conclusion of all Vedas is seen in Kanchi. Anumitha kucha katinyaam adhi vaksha peetam anga janma ripo. Hoodwinking with expertise the five headed Lord Shiva and I surrender to her. arrow rope and goad and having a very wonderful story. 54. Aahitha vilasa bangeem Aabrahma sthambha shilpas kalpanaya. Traveling through the Sushmna nadi of the wise. As the supreme consort of that Lord who holds the trident. I would earn the medicine for the disease of life. primeval and preeminent form of knowledge. he would attain greatest fame in this world. Iykshishi pasangusa dhara hathanthaam. Pancha dasa varna roopaam kanchana Kaanchi vihara dhoureyam. who teaches Lord Shiva the philosophy of love of the love god. Yeko bhavathi sa janthur lokothara keerthiriva Kamakshi. space and sound. She who has a fifteen letter form lives in Kanchi with the form of Manmatha. 55. 59. I depend on her. whose beautiful undulating wave of handwork. By always applying in my mind the medicine From the golden lightning like climber Which is available in the banks of river Kampa. Who has sun and the moon as her breasts And who appears also as atom. Parinathivathim chathrdhaa padavim sudhiyaam samethya soushumneem. you split in to four fold form. And the fifty one alphabets are but sculpture of yours. . Mookopi jatila durgathi . Adhi Kanchi nigama vaachaam sidhantham soola pani shuddhanthaam. Anandhadhaam bhaje Aananga brahma Thathwa botha siraam. If he remembers your greatness for a tiny moment. Who becomes overjoyed by the hardness of her breasts which can only be guessed. vismayarha vruthaanthaam. She who is in Swadhishtana Chakra holding a bow of sugarcane. After initiation by my great teacher in to the fifty one letter knowledge. time. And ho pervades all over earth. the God of love. chants. The lover of river Kampaa . samvid roopaa kutumbhinee ramathe. 66. bhaathi Kanchi madhya gatham. 64. who punished Manmatha. *Wife of Agni 65. . Kula daivathena mahathaa kudmala mudhram dhunothu na prathibhaa. which burns out. In spite of her being personification of pure consciousness. Dhagdha shadadwaranyam dhara dalitha kusumba sambhoothaarunyam. By the flowery arrows of Manmatha. philosophy and the earth. And who brought back Manmatha who killed Sambaran. Kanchipura kruthaasayaa. Is enjoying the role of a family woman below the mango tree. Her youthful body with the help of swaha* who is in her forehead. Swasanayaa sakala jagad bhasanayaa kalithasambarasanayaa I happily think of that power. Which is the pride of devi created by the flower arrows of Manmatha. 62. May my mind blossom from a flower bud to a shining entity. dehaa swaahaa sahaya thilakena. Who is able to bring joy to the Lord. 63. Who shines with crescent in her head is the daughter of Himalayas. Kusuma sara garva sampath kosa gruham. And shines there in the Kama Peeta has become very close to me. who has established in the minds of great sages. the new youthful supreme compassion of the tawny red colour. I think is my heart. The treasure within the gem of my mind is buried in the midst of Kanchipuram. Sthapitha masmin kadhamapi gopitha mantharmaya manorathnam. Kouthukinaa Kampaayaam kousuma chapena keelithenaantha. Of the Kusumba flowers on the slopes of Kampa river. The six fold perceptions of caste. who is in Kanchipura. Premavathi kampyaam sdhemavathee yathi manassu bhoomavathi. Aadhikshan mama guru rad Aadhi kshanthaa aksharathmikaam vidhyam. Thushyami harshitha smara sasanayaa. 61. Swadhista chapa dandaam nedishtameva kama peeta gathaam. who is praised by Sama Veda. Saamavathi nithyagiraa somavathi sirasi bhathi Haimavathi. Yoonaa kenapi milad.12 60. Kalaye nava tharunyam kampa thata seemni kimapi karunyam. step. Sahakara moola dese. By the grace of the great goddess of my clan. Established within herself who makes the world shine. Who likes river Kampaa and who is pinned. 13 67. who lives in Kanchi. In the primeval Kanchi with different stages of joy every moment. In the central dot of the primeval wheel called Sri Chakra. Who wears the crescent. prakruthi mayim . May I be protected by the glances of her. who is dancing on Kama Peeta. bimbadara chumbi manda hasa mukhi. Rakshyosmi kama peeti lasikaya gana krupambu rasikayaa. thanthra mayim. who is growing. para shiva maya lalitha poushpa paryange. What is the amount of the luck that I have. Veda mayim. 73. and protects her devotees. What are the use of other things to me. Modhitha Kampa koole muhurmuhu manasi mumudhishaa asmakam. Sruthi yuvathi kunthalee mani malikaya thuhina saila balikaya. Is obstructing the darkness of ignorance and is awakening my mind. who keeps on her head. Aananda paka bhedhaam arunima parinaama garva pallavithaam. rope. 74. Who is the strong ocean of kindness. Who is illusion personified who is of the colour of the new born leaf. Who holds in her hands arrows. Leeye pura hara jaaye maaye thava tharuna pallava cchaye. Adhi Kanchi vardhamaanam athulaam karavani paaranaam akshno. Nada mayim. Bana sruni pasa karmuka kamapi Kama peeta gatham. Which is similar to the colour of the tender leaf. 72. Is lying on the bed of Sadashiva with the flowery pillow called Parashiva. goad and bow. 71. I enjoy the incomparable Goddess. noose. Charane chandrabharane Kanchi sarane natharthi samharane. Bindu mayim para padhodhya dhindhu mayim. Yena dhara kona choodam sonima pari paka bhedhamakalaye. I meditate on that goddess who assumes the colour of various hues of red. when Kamakshi. my fortune Kamakshi.who is proud of her redness. who is the jeweled garland. 68. Sambhadhakari thamasaam Ambaa jagarthimanasi Kamakshi. I merge with devotion on her who is the wife of the destroyer of three cities. 69. The realm of Chakora birds and who is the eternal bliss. Adhi chakra madhyamaasthe Kamakshi naama kimapi mama bhagyam. 70. I think in my mind Of that Goddess who gives happiness To those living in the banks of Kampa. Shining on the tresses of a girl called Vedas and the baby of the mountain. Naumi viswa vikruthi mayim. And crescent and is seated on the Kama peetam(Seat of joy). Manche sadaa shiva maye. . Manthra mayim. Moorthi mathi mukthi bheeja moordhni sthaba kitha chakora samrajye. Kim vaa phalathi mamanyai. when. Who with her smiling face and red lips like Bimba fruit. I salute her who is of saffron colour whose pot like breasts challenge. Desika ithi kim shankhe thath thadrukthwa nu tharunee monmesha. She who searched for Lord Shiva. And does not Kamakshi teach the trident wielding Shiva. kamagama thanthra. who is the moon of the Para padha loka.whose breast are heavy for her waist. 77. Kutilam. The bulging forehead of an elephant. Is she not without any doubt a teacher with her exuberant youth. Who is the energy in the dot of Sri Chakra. Soolini Vidhruma salini sura jana palini Kapalini Namosthu I salute her who wears garland of letters. She who plays in Kanchi. soola pane. chatulam. Kumkumaruche namasyam Shankara nayanamruthaya rachayama. Prathyang mukhya drushtya. She who holds the trident. Vidhye vidhathru vishaye kathyayini Kali Kamakoti kale. well rounded waist. I see the unparalleled and ripe exhibition of joy from Paramasiva. she who provides safety. Mischievous character. 75. Kamakshi. pradhulam kacha nayana jagana charaneshu. Vipaksha kalini they. punjitha kavi loka sookthi rasa dhati. crescent of Kama koti. She who takes care of devas and the wife of Lord Shiva. Kali. Bhairavi. 76.14 I salute her who is the basis of all the umiverse. My mind is filled with Kamakoti who plays the game of mercy there. Due the specific view of getting the grace of Kamakshi. And who makes the nectar like feast to the eyes of Lord Shiva. viharathu karuna vipaka paripati. Mahesa chalini. Who is doing penance the lessons in art of love. Malini. 78. Vethanda Kumbha dambara . And who is the intrinsic flow of poems in the mind of great poets. Bharathi. the power behind creation. 81. who is the thanthra and who is the nature itself. 80. The daughter of sage Kathyayana. Who is the manthras. I see in the banks of the Kampa river that Goddess with curly hear. prasada deepangurena Kamakshya. who is vedic sounds. Avalokitham avalambitham adhika Kampa thata mameya masmabhi. Kanchi Khelini. sparkling eyes. Pura madhana punya koti. Who is herself the auspicious manifestation of God who burnt three cities. who is Vedas. She who carries weapons. Soft pretty walk by her feet and the one who is immesurable. . Sakini and Shambhavi* *two forms of the Goddess in the Sri Chakra 79. Bharathi Bhairavi Bhadre sakini shambhavi shive sthuthe bhavathim I praise the Goddess Parvathi as knowledge. yajna deekshayaam. vaithandika kucha bharartha madhyaya. Pasyami nisthulamaho pachelim kimapi para shivollasam. Manasi mama Kamakoti. she who kills her foes. Kaancheem.15 82. the destroyer of love God. your extreme prettiness in the grip of your exuberant youth. Pranatha janathapa varga krutha bahu sarga sasimha samasarga. Para guru krupaya Veekshe Parama shivoth sanga mangalabharanam. Sravana chaladh vethanda samaroddhanda duthaa sira shikhandaa. The divine gift for good deeds done by the king of mountains. Urvee dharendra kanye dharvee bharithena bhaktha poorena. creating varied type of beings. Holding a parrot on her lap. she indeed is Chamundi.. Madha jaladha mala pathraa vasanitha pathraa karaa drutha khanithraa. And she pleases the shining Lord Shiva and she is herself is the Durga. Wearing their membranes as Garland. being a terror in the battle field. asmad anukoolaam. Liberating the soul of suffering people. adhi Kanchi Kancha dhadraksham. Parichitha Kampa theeram Parvatha rajanya sukrutha sannaham. and holding. 87. who is partial to me. wearing a dress made of forest leaves.* *killer of Chanda and Munda 89. Who wears the heavy gem studded girdle. By the grace of the divine Guru. Dagdha madanasya Shambho. 86. Avanatha jananukampham anukampakoolam. . 88. Closely behaving with the lion is Kamakshi who destroys her enemies. Adhikanchitha mani kanchana. I perceive in the slopes of river Kampa. surrounded by musicians. She revels in having the form of a hunter woman created by Shiva With her Thilaka made out of the flowing fluid of rutting elephants And medicinal leaves. The goddess with pity to her devotees. Could not tolerate the celibacy observed by Shiva. wearing ear globes made of conch Our mother Kamakshi wins over everything. Their skull in her hands. pradheeyassem Brahma charya Vaidhagdhgeem. Viharathi pulindayoshaa gujjaabhooshaa. Kamakshi mudhitha bharga hatha ripu vargaa thwameva saa Durga. And also by many Bhairavas. Devi kali thanthra shandaa drutha nara mundaa thwameva Chamunda. parisare cha gayakini. phaneendrakrutha vesha. Who is the auspicious ornament on the lap of Lord Shiva. Angke shukini geethe kouthukini. And a chain made of berries and a digging instrument on her shoulders. I see in the familiar banks of Kampa. With waving ear globes. Jayasi savithe Amba bhirava mandaleeni sravasi shankha kundaleeni. Thava devi tharunima sree chathurimapako na chakshathe matha. 85. Tossing and throwing the heads of her enemies. interested in music. 84. Om Mother. 83. who destroys the fear about the cruelty from enemies. Being born as the daughter of the mountain. Jaladhi dwigunitha hutha vaha dhisaa dhineswarakalaswineya dalai. holds the Veena called Vipanchi. By hurting them. have thick eye lashes. Thaditha ripu paripeedana bhayaharane nipuna hala musalaa. You raise as Kundalini. Very few can see you in the midst of the anahatha Chakra in this mesmerizing world. She is decorated by gem studded golden ornaments. Smara madhana varana lolaa Manmatha helaa. You are of the colour of saffron and wear severed heads dripping with blood as garland. Kanakamani kalitha bhooshaam kaalaayasa kalaha seela kanthi kalaam. your twin breasts and the thin narrow waist. Kroda pathi bheeshana mukhi kreedasi jagathi thwameva Kamakshi. You are Annapoorni who fills us with devotion. hold book. Sath kurutha desika charanaa sabheeja nirbheeja yoga nisrenaya. Oh Kamakshi. 91. whose black beauty goes to quarrel with iron. Thwamamba balaa karabhja drutha mala. . Who has a fearful face you play with the world and you are indeed Varahi. 92. Nalinair mahesi kachasi sarvothara akula sahasra dala mamalam. Kanaka ruchi chourya sheela. 93. She has the soft nature of Kamakshi and holds skull and trident in her soft lotus like hands. Kamakshi pakshmalaakshi kalitha vipanchi Vibhasi Vairinchi. vilasa mani shaala. The serpentine power and merge in the thousand petal lotus called Akula Chakra. Who is an expert in use of plough and mace as weapons. You are Devi Balaa holding the garland in your lotus like hands. You are pure. You are shining and are the consort of Lord Brahma. Oh Kamakshi. 97.16 Gurvee akinchanarthim kharvee kurushe . Vimala pati Kamala kuti pusthaka rudraksha Sastha hastha puttee. Vadanam thava kucha yugalamKanchi seemaam cha keapi Kamakshi. 96. thwameva Kamakshi. Jayathi thava roopadheyam japa patas pusthaka varaa abhaya karabhjam. live in a lotus flower. Kunkuma ruche pingam asruk pangila mundaali manditham maathaa. You are Kamakshi. Lohihima puncha madhye mohitha bhuvane mudhaa nireekshanthe. Apavarga soudha valabhim aarahathyamba kea pi thava krupaya. 90. Kamakshi seelaye thwaam kapala soolabhiraama kara kamalaam. Who is desirous of marrying Shiva the killer of Manmatha and Who lived in the gem studded home of joy and who over shines greatly the pure Gold. Your face. Of the poorest of poor. From the base of the even numbered lotuses. Victory to your form which holds a rosary and book and shows blessing and protection by her hands. 94.appeasing the hunger. Rudaraksha in her opened arms. 95. Om Chadraghanta Chandi raksha karo. Oh mother and he offers you red Bimba fruit to those red lips covering jewel like teeth. Jaya jaya mahesadayithe. Victory and victory to mother of universe. 98. Antharapi . using the stair of Sabheeja and Nirbheeja yoga.about. You very sweet voice tempts cupid to think that a parrot is caged in your throat. jaya jayadri suthe.17 By approaching the feet of a great guru. 99. Victory and victory to darling of Mahesa. Inside and outside you are the one who is the death to him who brings death to all animals. jaya jaya chidga gana koumudhee dhare. Om Shakti roopa maiya raksha karo. Om Jagat-janani devi raksha karo. Om Kushmanda tumhi raksha karo. aarya kadakshena. Due to your grace oh mother we climb and attain the house of liberation. Whosoever reads these hundred verses praising Arya. Om Jagadamba Janani raksha karo.htm) and requests each of those forms for protection. sambareena nyastham. The text is taken from the blog at: blogs. victory and victory to Kamakshi. And you bless with ultimate knowledge those of your children who always think about you.com/od/godsgoddesses/ss/navadurga. Nectar like words would continuously flow from his lotus like face. Om Brahmacharini raksha karo. R.com/ramajayam/2009/09/28/happy-vijaya-dashamishri-nava-durgaraksha-mantra/] Om Shaila-putri mujhe raksha karo. Kala manjula vaganumitha gala panchara gatha suka grouthkandyath. Om Bhayaharini maiya raksha karo. Jaya jaya jagadamba shive. Amba radhambaram they bimba phala. bahirapi thwam janthu therantha kantha krudaham they. victory and victory to her who wears the full moon of the sky of pure consciousness. 100. Ramachander [This simple prayer in Hindi is addressed to the nine forms of Durga (hinduism.* *Hoping she will open her mouth and the parrot would come out. Nis sarathi vadana kamala dhwani peeyoosha dhorani divya. Chinthitha santhanavathaam santhathamapi thantha neeshi mahimanam.rediff. due to her glance. Om Skanda-mata maiya meri raksha karo. jaya jaya Kamakshi. 101. victory to daughter of victorious mountain. . Om Bhavataarini maiya raksha karo. Arya satakam bhakthya padathaam. Nava Durga Raksha Mantra Nava Durga Raksha Mantra Translated by P. Oh mother who is a white Goddess protect me.18 Om Katyaayani maiya raksha karo. Those who chant the following Navamangali mantra especially women will get all their desires fulfilled along with ever peaceful mind and healthy life. Oh Giver of devotion protect me.blogspot. you only protect me. Oh mother who is the form of energy protect me. Oh mother who blesses with pleasure protect me. Oh mother who destroys sins protect me. Om Sukha-daatri maiya raksha karo. Oh Chandi who wears the crescent of moon protect me. . In the ocean of domestic life. Oh giver of occult powers protect me. Oh goddess of the universe. Oh destroyer of fears protect me. Oh Goddess with nine forms protect me. please protect me. I have taken this stotra from: http://hinduspirit. Nava Mangali Stotra Nava Mangali Stotra Translated By P. Oh Kali who is death to God of death protect me. Om Maha-gauri maiya raksha karo. Oh Bhavani. Oh Goddess who is doing penance protect me. R. Ramachander [This mantra is devoted to Goddess Kali stepping over Lord Shiva. Om Paapanaashini Ambe raksha karo. uplift me who is drowning. Oh mother who is daughter of sage Kathyayana protect me.html] Kathyayyanee mahamaye bhavani buvaneswaree Samsara Sagare magnath udhara sri krupamahi Oh daughter of sage Kathyayana. Om Kaalaratri Kali raksha karo. Om Bhakti-daatri raksha karo. Oh Goddess who is the mother of the universe protect me. Oh Mother who is the mother of Subrahmanya protect me. Om Nava Durga devi raksha karo. Oh creator of the universe. Translation Oh mother of the mountain. Oh mother who helps us to cross the sorrow of life protect me. Oh treasure of mercy.com/2010/05/navamangali-mantra. Oh mother who is the mother of universe protect me. Danyoham athibagyoham baavithoham mahathmabi yahprushtam soomahath punyam puranam vethavithkrutham I am blessed and I am possessed with great luck. Om Sidhhi-daatri maiya raksha karo. Oh great encvhantress. Please bless us to cross this samsara. To be able to chant this stotra. victore to one who is the basis of victory. Who blesses with good things. Who makes victory a habit and blesses us with victory. Namasivayai kalyanyai saanthyai pushtyai namo namah Bagavathyai namodevyai rudhrayai sathatham namah Salutations and salutations to her who worships Shiva. Salutations always to the Goddess who is consort of Rudhra. Oh Goddess who lives in my heart. I salute always the goddess who is the creator. Let me be always be happy while takingfood. Jaya jaya jayadaare jayaseela jayapradhe Yagna soogara jaye thvam jayadevi jayavahe Victory. who fulfills desires She who leads to progress and she who is divine. You are the companion of the divine lord Shiva. Sugathe mokshathe devi prassanna bhava sundari Pushpa saara nandaneeye thulasee krishna jeevani Goddess who leads on the right path. who is peaceful and is plentiful. Salutations and salutations to she who does five acts. Namodevyai prakruthyaisa vidhathryai sathatham namaha Kalyanyai kamadaayai sa vrudhyai sitdhyai namo namah Salutations to the Goddess who is nature herself. Who is the essence of all flowers. I salute she who does good. And to her who cures the ills of domestic life. Namo Durge Bhdawathi Namasthe sarva roopine . Which blesses me. She who creates and is the goddess of the universe. Which is composed by experts in Vedas. which is ancient and. She who blesses with joy And who is the soul of Krishna Thulasi.19 That I am blessed by the great souls. Namasthe thulasee roope namo Lakshmi Saraswathi. Kreedathe logarachana sakhathe chinmayah sivah Aahaarasthe sathaananda: vaasasthe hruthyam mama You create the world just like a sporting play. Satchithananda roopinyai samsararanaye namah Panchakruthyai vidhaatryai buvaneswaryai namo namah Saltuations to her who is the real divine joy. Help me who surrenders to you. Some people refer to her as Nila devi. thrahi maam saranagatham. who is the third wife of Lord Vishnu. Help me who surrenders to you. Jatajuta samayukthe lola jihwantha karini. sidha Gandharva sevithe.blogspot. Salutations to Durga and Bhagwathy Salutations to the Goddess who assumes all forms. And who is worshipped by Chanda and Munda.html. sarva shathru bhayangari. Soumya krodha dhare roope. Ramachander. Who is served by Sidhas and Gandarwas. Help me who surrenders to you. Salutations to Lakshmi and Saraswathi. Neela Saraswathi Stotram Neela Saraswathi Stotram [Prayer to the Blue Saraswathi] Translated by P. [Neela Saraswathi or Blue Saraswathi is a form of Tara devi. Ghora roope maharave. The ritual to please her is described at vedas-tantraaghora. And who makes our brain work very fast. thrahi maam saranagatham. thrahi maam saranagatham. thrahi maam saranagatham. Bhakthebhyo varade devi thrahi maam saranagatham. My salutations to her who has form of creation. Help me who surrenders to you. Help me who surrenders to you. Oh Goddess worshipped by devas and asuras. And who blesses all her devotees. 2. Oh Goddess with fierce form and great sound. R. Drutha budhikare devi. Surasurarchithe devi. Who is fearful to all the enemies. Who ends darkness created by unstable toungue. 3.com/2009/11/neela-saraswathi-sadhana. And who destroys all accumulated sin.20 Salutations to her who is the form of the sacred Thulasi. Moodathaam hara may devi. Who is with tied matted hair. 4. Jadaanaam jadathaam hanthi. . Who has the form of anger as well as placid nature. Jadya papa hare devi. a fierce form of the goddess. bhakthaanaam bhaktha vathsala. 5. chanda munda namosthuthe.] 1. Srushti roope namasthubhyam. kavithwam dehi dehi may. bali homa priye nama. 8. Help me who surrenders to you. 7. Salutations to her who likes sacrifices and offerings in fire. Please destroy my foolishness. R. Poornaam poorna tharam paresa mahishim poornamrutha swadinim. And who is very dear to her devotees. thrahi maam saranagatham. yaso dehi. Tara and the lord who rules as Tara.] Kalyanayudha poorna Chandra vadanaam praneswaraanandinim. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. thrahi maam saranagatham. Who is merciful. 1 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari.21 Who destroys idiots as well as idiocy. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. And please destroy the foolishness in me. If this prayer is read regularly with utmost devotion. But is not included in the list of the works of the Acharya. Ugra thare namo nithyam. Vam hroom hroom kamaye devi. 9. Indradhi vilasad dwanda vandhithe karunamayi. His enemies would be destroyed and he would become greatly learned. 6. Raja Rajeswari Stavam Raja Rajeswari Mantra Matruka Stavam [Model Prayer to Mother Raja Rajeswari] Translated by P. I salute daily the fierce Tara devi. Idham stotram padesdhyasthu sathatham sradhayonvitha. Thasya Shathru kshayam yathi Maha pragnaa prajayathe. Help me who surrenders to you. Moodathwam cha harer devi. Who likes the chant "Vam hroom hroom". Help me who surrenders to you. thrahi maam saranagatham. Who is store house of all the good qualities. . fame and ability to write poems. Who is saluted by Indra and others as couple. Ramachander [This great prayer is supposed to be written by Adi Sankara Bhagwat Pada. Thare tharathi nadhasye. oh Goddess. Give me wisdom. Budhim dehi. Sampoornaam pramothamrutha kalam vidhyavathim bharatheem. and who “exists” and “not exists” Who is the soul of Lord Shiva. nirupamam. Who is worshipped by yogis who have forsaken everything. And who is the form of three words-Iym. 2 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. Who is child like. Bhadraam. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Who explains philosophy to others. padmeswareem mudrineem. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. tribajathmikam. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Eekarathi samastha varna vividhakaraika chith roopineem. Who appears as to be at the outside. rudraksha maalam dharam. Who is full and more than full. Who enjoys nectar as her food. Who makes her lord of the soul happy. Who is personification of her own enjoyment. Whose only food is nectar. 4 . Lakshyalakshya nireekshnaam. And who is Goddess Saraswathy. Who has several holy forms in words starting with “ea”. Who is a thoughtful philosopher. sri vaikarai roopineem. Bala bhava vibhavaneem bhava param sadbhakthi chinthamneem. Who resides in Sri Chakra as its soul. swananda bootham paraam. vivarakam vidhyaam. Who is the consort of Lord Shiva. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Tryakshyartha kruthi daksha vamsa kalikaam deergaksha deerga swaraam. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Eeha digbara yoga vinuthaam. Who is the form of Sri Vidhya. bhadra vara pradam bhagawatheem. Who shines in the middle of the body. Who travels in the universe of moon. Pasyanthi thanu madhyamam vilasineem. Who is the form of early dawn.22 Whose face resembles the shining full moon. And who is in the hearts of her great devotees. Thmananda vicharineem. 3 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. Chithanyathmaka chakra raja nilayam chandranthe sancharineem. Who is complete in all respects. The Goddess of knowledge. hreem and sreem. In a golden pot filled with happiness.23 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. Who has three eyes. Who holds nectar. Who plays as per her wish. Who gets immensely pleased with the root called “:Saraswatha”. Who is slightly bent because of her huge breasts. Who is the goddess of knowledge and who gives knowledge. 5 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. Ichagna kridineem mahim gathavadeem gandarwa sevitham. Sarveshanga viharineem sakarunam sannadhineem nadineem. which is the greatest among drinks. Harshonmatha suvarna pathra barithaam peenondo koornikaam. Who was born in the clan of Daksha. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Who thinks and sorts issues that have meaning and no-meaning. Who cannot be compared to any one else. Who goes around the world. jnaneswareem jnanadam. And who can be attained by tantric symbols. Who sees everything with an aim and without it. Who has long eyes. Samyoga priya roopineem priyavatheem preethaam prathaponnatham. Who is the goddess sitting on the lotus. Who is happy with the holy sounds like “Hum”. Hungara priya sabda jala niratham saraswathollasineem. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Brahmanda ganodhareem gunavathim. And who is responsible for the duties of different varnas. Who does not need protection and who grants protection. . Sarasara vichara chathuram varnasramakaarineem. And who is served by celestial maidens. Whose soul is the holy sound “Om”. Who is full of the sound and bindu(dot) arising out of “Hreem”. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Who is of a great character. Who wears the garland of Rudrakshas. Who is extremely learned. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Hreem bheejagatha nada bindu bharithaam Omkara Nadathmikaam. Who is the long sound “Eeee”. 5 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Who exists in the body of the greatest god. Who sits in the cots made of five brahmas** And who is being sung about by her devotees. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Who is full of love and care. 6 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. 7 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. Who occupies the stage of passion. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. . Pancha brahma sanathana sanakatham geyaam suyogathmikaam. Whose fame is the top most. Who wears several jewels including golden chains. Who is merciful and is engaged in all duties. Yonyagaaraka yoni mudritha karaam nithyaam navaarnaathmikaam. Rudra. Who with her great character goes inside souls. Who can be approached by the koula* way. *Thathtric worship of the left ** Brahma. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Who does not differentiate between duties and actions. Kaarunyaam sarvagama niradham sindhuprilosineem. Who is the sweet sound itself. Who is interested in joining together.24 Sarvantharkathi shalineem siva dasai sandheepineem dheepineem. And who is the light herself. 8 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. Who is being worshipped by Devendra. Who lives in the middle of the ocean of milk. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Who gives rewards to karmas. Harathyabharanam surendra vinutham srungara peetalayam. Karmakarma vivarjithaam kulavatheem karma pradham koulineem. Who gives power to the bow of lord Shiva. Who has holy busts similar to the forehead of an elephant. Ishwara and Sadashiva Hasthuyuthkumbha nibha sthanathvidayatha peenoonna dadanathaam. Who are well versed in the art of yoga. Who is the goddess of well bred women. Who exists in the body of the greatest god. Who is full of mercy and who has a very sweet voice. Vishnu. Who has weapons which do good. And who is delighted to sit in the lap of her lord. Who showers great grace as Lakshmi on her devotees. Sarvagnana kalavatheem sakarunaam sarveshwareem sarvagam. Who sits on the dais of Yoga. Laksharanchitha pada padma yugalam. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Karunyena viseshithanga sumahalavanya sam shobitham. Who is the goddess of all. Who grants all that is good. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. 9 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. Who is everything in the world. Who has her feet with nails made red. And who shined because of her extreme beauty. Who is filled with mercy. Hreenngararchitha sankarapriyathama yogapeedeswareem. 10 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. 11 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. brahmendra samsevitham. Who wears the seal of the joints. . Sathyaam sarva mayeem sahasra dalajaam sathvarina vopasthitham. Who has eyes like lotus flower. Who is the store house of all knowledge and arts. Loka lokitha loka kama jananeem lokasrayangasthithaam. Mangalyayudha pangajapa nayanam. Lakshmi lakshana poorna bakthavruthaam leela vinoda sthithaam. Who is forever and is worshipped. Who grants all wishes made by her devotees. Which are Served by Brahma and Indra. Who gets happy by the chanting of “Hreem”. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. mangalya sidhi pradham. Who is extremely playful. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra.25 Who gets pleased by the secret rites. Who has a mien drenched in mercy. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Who is the darling of Lord Shiva. Sanga sanga vivarjitham suga kareem balarka kodi prabhaam. By the nine lettered mantras. Indra. Who is of the form of the three mantras ending with “Hreem”. Gopthreem garvinigarvitham kakanakaa ganga ganesa priyam. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Whose stage shines like the moon. Brahma. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Kamaksheem karunardhra chitha samhitham. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Suryendumagnimayaika peeda nilayam. 12 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. Vishnu. Who is of three parts and who is the goddess of the triangle. 13 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari.and who shines like billions of rising sun. tristhaam trikoneswareem. Chandra and other gods. Who lives in the thousand petal lotus. And who sits in the sky of Chit loving Ganesa and Ganga. And who is the form of the triad of mantras. Who has the peculiar multi coloured form. Who sits in the eight part stage held by. Kadhikshantha suvarna bindhu suthanum sarvanga samshobhithaam. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. Whose entire body shines. Who lives in the ocean of milk. Hreem kooda thraya roopineem samayaneem samsarineem hamsineem. Who is the dream of artists. Who is spread everywhere. Who is not easily known. Who is the golden dot in all consonants. Who is thoughtful intelligent gem. Who gets pleased by worship of Sree chakra. Sri Chakra priya bindhu tharpana param Sri Raja rajeswarim. sun and fire. 14 Salutations to Goddess Rajarajeswari. W ho is the eternal time and who leads a domestic life. Who is praised by all good people. who destroys pride. Chithrananda vidhayineem suchapalam koodathraya karineem. Who gives pleasure . Nanavarna vichithra chithra charitham chaturya chinthamaneem. sreem sreem trimurthyathikaam. Who is the prime mover of uniting and detaching. . Who is never constant. Laksmisaana vidhineedra Chandra makudathyashtanga peedasrithaam.26 Who is the eternal truth. Vamachara parayaneem sukulajam bheejavatheem mudrineem. Can my white heart which is like the cool lotus not support your feet. Saa paayath para devatha bhagavathy Rajarajeswari. Undan uranga ozhithaan pithaaga undakum vannam. chor chuvai thoy thara naar kaviyum.mayyam. To establish an Ashram there as well as to look after the great Kedareswarar temple in Benares. this saint reached Benares. ya vai jagan mohini. Who is tender and is the soul of the five pranavas. Who takes care of every one from Brahma to an ant. Who is being worshipped by the left based tantra. The tamil text and explanation is given at www. 15 Let her who is the mother of Vishnu and Shiva. Ya Brahmadi pipeeli kantha jagadanandaika sandhayini. the goddess of learning. the moghul prince. Who is pleased by the mantras and mudras.php?t=10418.com/hub/viewtopic. he had to talk to Dara. yen vellai ullam. And oh Sugarcane to the four faced God When Lord Vishnu who protected the seven worlds. Than thamaraikku thkaathu kolo. Ya Pancha pranavathi rebha nalini. Take care of all of us as the great goddess Rajarajeswari. ya chitkala malini. Who is having eyes of passion. Who has a mind drenched in mercy.] Ven thamaraiku andri nin padam thaanga.shaivam. .htm. Sakala Kalaa Valli Maalai Sakala Kalaa Valli Maalai [Garland of prayers to the Goddess of all Arts] By Swamy Kumaraguruparar Translated by P.27 Who is being worshipped by the “Hamsa” mantra. And who is being worshipped by the trinity using “sreem” mantra. During the deluge slept and when Lord Shiva was danced wildly. Ya Vidhya shiva kesavadhi janani. In his quest to popularize the great philosophical implications of Tamil Saivism. Who is the enchantress of the world. sakala kala valliye. It is composed by the great saint Kumara Guru Parar. And who wears all arts and knowledge as garland. 1 Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. Kandaan Chuvai kol karumbhe. It seems he sung this great prayer addressed to Goddess Saraswathi and went to meet Dara on a lion. R.org/ad_kumaraguruparar. Ramachander [Here is a great prayer addressed to Saraswathi. He ultimately got what he wanted and the ashram he established still manages the great Kedareswarar temple in Benares. Instead of the white lotus on which it usually rests? Naadum porut chuvai. chakam ezhum alithu. His detailed life history can be found at www. of the Tamil Saivite tradition. Oh peacock who dances with fully open feathers. 4 Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. 6 . yaan. 5 Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. Oh Goddess who sits on a lotus as well as the red toungue of Lord Brahma. And protects the sea of books of Sanskrit and the wealth of the great Tamil. The great poets spray slowly the rain of poems with their mind. Thookkum panuval thurai thoyndha kalviyum. 2 Oh tender golden climber resting on a seat of lotus. When I would be able to take bath in the sea of your grace. Oh ocean of mercy who stands on the red toungue of devotees. does not open in my heart. chor chuvai thoy. Yennum pozhuthu yelithu yedhanalkay. Thelikkum panuval pulavor kavi mazhai chintha kkandu. sakalakala valliye.28 Padum paniyil paninthu arulvay. kana thana kundrum iympaal. Kanja thavisu othirundhaay. sakalakala valliye. Kadum chumakkum karumbe. Who himself sits on a lotus flower with a long stalk and having a flag of swan. Vakkum peruga panithu arulvay vada nool kadalum. Panjappu idham tharum cheyya porpada pangeruham yen. Madhura kavi. Kulikkum padikku. sakalakalavalliye. Which is got by judging. As pretty in the redness like the red cotton. Anja thuvasam uyarndhon chennauvum agamum vellai. 3 Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. yendru koodum kolo. Why is it that the lotus flower of your golden feet which are. Of pure Tamil and drink it after understanding it like nectar. theenchol panuvalum. Chithira kavi. un arut kadalil. Nenja thadathu alarathathu yenne neduthaal kamalathu. on seeing. Thekkum chezhunthamizh cchelvamum thondar chennavil nindru.A poem with arrangement of pretty words as If it is a picture. Pannum bharathamum kalviyum. Koodum pasum por kodiye. And forest like hair which is made up in five pleats. Kaakum karunai kkadale. Vithara kavi-poem of different formulations. pangaya aasanathil. Alikkum chenthamizh thel amudhu aarndhu. ulam kondu thelli. sakalakalavalliye. In which I seek tasty meaning and tasty words in four types of poems* *AAsu kavi-That which is sung immediately. Please grant me words tinged with taste of words and the knowledge. Oh sugarcane who carries her hill like breasts. Kalikkum kalapa mayile. Vinnum puviyum punalum kanalum vengaalum anbar. Kannum karuthum nirainthay. the greatness of books from different subjects. Sakalakalavalliye.musical poem with Sweet meaning. ezhutha marayum. Please shower your grace to help me in singing a song. as soon as they hear my poems. And so please all the kings who rule this earth under a white umbrella. Bow before me. sakalakala valliye. 9 Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. Who is spread in sky. Chelvikku arithu yendru oru kaalamum chidayamai nalgum. Cholvir panamum. as and when I wish in an easy manner. In the heavens. Please grant me skills of Tamil poetry. Nargum charthin pidiyodu arasu annam nana nadai. Multiple knowledge skills and the capacity to transfer my knowledge to others. which is the soul of the words and their meaning. Kan kanda deivam ulatho. knowledge. And the royal swan and make both of them became ashamed. As well as the use of this meaning to all becomes a part of me. avadhanamum kalvi cholla valla. Oh white swan who shows very clearly The sweet milk nectar like creations in Tamil of your devotees. Pan kanda alavil paniya cheyvay. Chorkkum porutkkum uyiraam mey jnanathil thotham yenna. learns to walk. Though the world has millions of gods starting like Lord Brahma. Man kanda ven kudai keezhaaga. Make me your own slave by giving me expertise in words. sakalakala valliye. padaippon mudalaam. Along with the she elephant which has a long trunk touching the earth. nalini Aasanam cher. sakalakala valliye. Nirkindra ninnai ninaippavar yaar nilam thoy puzhai kkai. Kalvi pperum chelva pere. dance. water. Give me your side long glance so the song and its meaning. mer ppatta mannaum yen. 8 Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. Pattum porulum porulaal porunthum yen paal. Theetum kalai thamizh theempaal amudham thelikkum vannam. earth. . Oh treasure of the gift of knowledge which is never perishable.29 Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. Vin kanda deivam pala kodi undenum. 7 Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. sakalakala valliye. Karkkum paadambuyathaale. fire. Which person is that intelligent so that. vilimbil unai pol. Kootom padi nin kadaikkan nalgay. And has the real wisdom. Vedas. 10 Oh goddess who is an expert in all the arts. As well as in the eyes and thoughts of your devotees. he can think about you. Given to me because it is impossible for Goddess Lakshmi sitting on a lotus to give it. ulam kondu thondar. Nal vithayum thandhu adimai kolvay. wind. Oh goddess who with her lotus like feet. Kaattum vel othimappete. is there any other visible God who is like you. And sweet Tamil poems. 30 Sankata Devi Namashtakam Sankata Devi Namashtakam [The Eight Names of Sankata Devi] Translated by P. requested you. Dwaaparetu Pura Vruththe Bhrashta Rajyo Yudhistiraha Bhaatrubhi ssahitho rajya nirvedam paramam gataha Tadaaneem tu thatha Kasee Pureem Yaatho Mahaa Munihee Markandeya Ithi Khyaatha Saha Sishyair Maha Yasaaha In the Dwapara age Yudhishtra lost his kingdom. Sankata Devi was originally a Matrika. Sankata Ji as she is called. for she is the one who vanquishes dangers for her devotees. Yudhishtra Uvacha: Yudhishtra said: Sankashtam Me MahatPraptha methaDrukgVadanam thathaha Etan nivaranopayam Kinchith Broohi mune mama The great fate has made me attain sorrow But has made me to meet you. Sankata Devi is a selfmanifested goddess and has ten hands. he told him. And all of them came to the city of Benares and met the great sage. NARADA UVAACHA : Jaigishavya Munisreshta sarvagna sukhadaayan Aakhyaatani supunyaani Shruthaani twath prasadatha Na trupthi madhigachchami tava vaagamrutenacha Vada Swaikam Mahabhaaga Sankataakhyana muthamam The great saint called Jagishavya who gave happiness to people Being never getting satisfied with nectar like words of yours. hearing of which would result in your grace Ithi thasya vacha sruthwa Jaigeeshavyo bravee thathaha Sankashta Nasanam Stotram Srunu Devarshi Saththama Hearing these words of Jagadishavya. She is believed to have the power to protect far away husbands and to ensure their safe return and so her temple in Banaras became an important pilgrimage site during the peak period of colonial migration. R. Sankata Devi means Goddess of Dangers. . the Fierce Mother. The prayer which will destroy sorrow. the names of Sankata which are purifying Authoritative. In Puranic Stories she is called Vikat Matrika. Well known as Markandeya who was very famous along with his disciples. which gives good results. To tell him. . Left his country along with his brothers dejected. And so kindly tell me some method of getting over it. Ramachander Sankata Devi is known in Kashi as one of the most powerful deities in the entire city. This great stotra is occurs in Padma Purana. is located high above the Sankata Ghat in the labyrinthine lanes of the city. please hear oh great sage. one of the mothers. oh great soul. dwitheeyam vijayasthadha. chahurtham Dukha harini.31 Markandeya Uvacha: Markandeya said: Ananda kanane devi. Sapthamam Bheema nayana Sarva rogaharshtamam. Daughter of Kathyayana is her sixth name. Destroyer of sorrows is her fourth name. 1 To the north of Veereswara and to the east of Chandreswara. Ya padethpadeyedwapi naro muchyathe sankatath. Men will get rid of all sorrow Ithyukvaathu Dvija Sreshta Mrushir varanasim yayou Saying this the great Brahmin sage left for the city of Varanasi Ithi thasya vacha sruthwa Narado hasrha nirbharaha Thatha sampoojitaam devim veersewara samanvithaha Bhujaisthu DasaBhiryuktaam Lochana traya Bhooshitaam Maala Kamandalu Yuthaam Padma Sankha Gada Yutham Trisoola Damaru Dharaam Khadga Charma Vibhooshitaam Varadaabhya Hastam Tam Pranamya vidhi Nandanaha Vaara Trayam Gruhee twatu thatho Vishnu Puram Yayou . Thritheeyam Kamada proktham. He who reads these holy names with faith. In the forest of joy*. Phala Sruthi or Uthara Peetika Narration of results /afterword Yaha Padeth Paatdayithvaapi Naro muchyetha Sankataath If this is read and be made to be read by them. Remover of dangers is her first name. Nama ashtakamidham punyam trisandhyam sradhayanvitha. exists the very famous Goddess Sankata * The city of Benares Srunu namashtakam thasya sarva sidhikaram nrunam. Fulfiller of all desires is her third name. At the times of dawn. Noon and dusk. She who cures all diseases is her eighth name. Sankata nama vishrutha. Victorious Goddess is her second name. who fulfills all desires. Goddess with very large eyes is her seventh name. Veereswothare bhage poorvam chandreswarasya cha. Sarvani panchamam nama shashtam karthyayani thadha. She who is everything is her fifth name. Or he who gets them read would never suffer dangers. Sankata prathamam namam. 2-4 Hear those eight names of her. Who had ten hands and three eyes. Reading of this stotra leads to increase of sons and grand sons. who has the greatness. nor is there any reference to it in the web. Ithi Sankata Hara Devi Namashtakam. Pumamso jadaa santhi lokaika nadhe. pot. And who has forehead like the cool moon's crescent. And an ocean of mercy. JJjada mandalasaktha sheethamsu ganda. Bhajamyardha dosha karodhyal lalatam. Having Trident drum sword and skin in her hands. Vapusthe samastheswari Sri Krupabdhe. One hand showing blessing was saluted by the son of Brahma.who is a goddess of all. Sarojaasana prana nadhe hrudhyanthe. Mrudhu brullatha nirjithananga chapam. Through whose blessings even idiots.] Sada bhavayeham prasadena yasyaa. Sudha pura nishyanthi vagreethayaswam. Become capable of words dripping with nectar. Worshipped the Devi along with Lord Shiva. Ethath Stotrasya Patanam Putra Poutra Vivardhasam Sankashta Nasanam Chaiva Trishu Lokeshu Visrutham Gopaneeyam Prayathnena Maha Vandhya Prasoothi Kruth. Would destroy all sorrow. It is written in the bhujanga prayatha (movement of snake) style. Of the pure luster of the shining sun.32 Hearing these words Narada with a mind ful of joy. So people attribute the authorship of this prayer also to him. make you famous in the three worlds. Adhi Shankara has written many stotras in this style. Vishudharka shibhaa valarksham viraja. R. And this is to be kept as secret and would lead to great blessings. But this is not listed in the complete works of Adhi Shankara. Who wears the crescent on her hair. lotus conch and mace in her hands. Having a garland. Who is the goddess of the worlds. 2 I sing about you. 1 I meditate on her who sits on the lotus. Ramachander [Here is a rarely available prayer addressed to Goddess Saraswathi. Saraswati Bhujanga Prayata Stotram Saraswati Bhujanga Prayata Stotram Translated by P. He stayed for three weeks and went back to the abode of Hari. . Thus ends The octet on Sankata. 5 I pray that Goddess who shows the sign of boon and blessing. Galabhaavi nirdhootha sankhabhi ramyam. Whose pretty and well formed knees. Which can be compared to the head of the divine elephant.33 Dhyuthi dwastha neelaravindayathaksham. SArad padma kinjalka sanghasanasam. Iravatha. 6 I pray the splendour of the navel of the great Goddess. Lasad sookshma shuklambarodhynithambham. 3 I pray that Goddess whose eyelids defeat. Sphunan mallika kudmalollasi dantham. Gabheera tri rekha virajath pichanda. Sphuradroma raji prabha poora dhoori. By her two hands. And whose necks are prettier than conch. which are similar to the lotus A book and a chain of prayer beads. Is much more prettier than the beautiful leaf of a banyan tree. Maha moukthika darsa rajath kapaalaam. Suvrutha prakaamaabhiramoru parva. Sthana dwandhwa mukthaghatabhyam vinamram. Pravalabhi ramadharam charu mandha-. Who showers her smile which is similar to moon light. Dhadhadbhi chathubhi karai rambhujabhai. Whose prettiness of the shining stomach with its triple hair pattern. Whose nose is like inner bud of the lotus flower of the spring. Carries in her two hands. The bow of the great God of love. Dhyuthi dwatha bodhi dhruma snigdha shobham. Maha kaadala sthambha thulyoorru kaandam. Whose teeth has the luster of jasmine buds. Prabhaa nindhithaananga samudhgakaabham. Whose hips are covered by a white silk. . And whose cheeks are white as pearls and shine like a mirror. 7 I sing about that divine form of the Goddess. Sahasraksha kumbheendra kumbhopamana. Krutha shyama chakshu srava kanthi bharaaram. Smitha bhavi nibarsithendhu prakasam. Whose long eyes defeat the beauty of blue lotus. Varanchabhayam pusthakancha akshamalaam. Who has thousand eyes and has two breasts. Mark victory over the love treasures of the love God. 4 I pray that Goddess whose lips are like pearls. And who shines with her thighs which are similar to banana pseudo stem. Whose hair pattern beats the shine of the serpent. Who has feathers of the colour of the blue lotus flower. Geervana vandhye. And whose feet blessed the Asoka tree by a kick.34 Upasanga sangaasa jangam padagra-. Samasthaam cha vidhyam pradehi. Prabha bharsidothunga korma prabhavam. Who is surrounded by her pretty friends In the Kadamba forest and enjoys enchanting joy. Bless me. Salutations to you who has ever pretty lotus like eyes. Nama padma pathrabhiramakshi. Sudhaa poorna hairanya kumbhabhisheka. bless me with all the known knowledge. Dhadhtyai mahathyai bhvathyai namosthu. Palaasaprasoonopamam charu thundam. TRivarnam galantham vahantham shukam tham. Paadombhoja sabhavitha soka salam. . Sphurad chandrika kudmalo dhyunna khaabham. 10 Salutations to you who lives in the lotus face of Brahma. pradehi. Who has calves in the shape of a quiver. Kadambaatavi madhye samshthaam sakheebhir-. Namasthe maha padma kandhara vase. Salutations to the Goddess who lives in the cavity of lotus flower. 12 I daily sing about you. Oh Goddess Saraswathi. 11 I salute you who has immeasurable greatness and has a parrot. And who has three colours on his neck. Nama padmabhoo vakthra padmadhi vase. 8 I salute that divine form of the goddess. Priye bhaktha loka priye poojaneeye. Bhaje thwam saraswathyaham devi nithyam. Valaarathi neelothpala labham pathathram. And shines playing Veena which gives out sweet music. 9 Salutations great goddess. Salutations to you who is worshipped by Vishnu with lotus eye. Manognaabhi rananda leelaa rasabhi. Kalaswanaya veenaya raajamanam. Nama padma kinchalka sangasa varne. Hey Varna roope. Namasthe maha devi. Salutations to you who is the colour of fully opened lotus. Nama padmanethrathibhi sevyamane. Namasthe Maha devi. Salutations to great goddess. Whose upper feet resembles the shell of a tortoise. Who has a beak of the colour of flower of Palasa tree. oh goddess who is colured. who is being worshipped by devas. nithya shudhe. Ma seemanu dheenanukambavaloke. thubhyam namosthu. oh mother goddess. And who is the blessed one interested in protecting the oppressed. Become the only recipient to the blessing of Goddess Saraswath Shakthi Mahimnah Stotram . without stains and ever clean. who blesses and has no end. Who is the Shivaa. interested in giving good knowledge. Samsthambhike devi. Mudha prathar uthaya bhakthya sametha. Pare nirmale nishkale. Jjaganmathasmanmana shodhaya thwam. Would in a period prior to completion of three months. And pray her to always dance on the tip of my toungue. 17 He who gets up early morning and reads with devotion. who is the Goddess for all. I do not know any one greater. Itheedham bhujanga prayatham padedhyo. Avidhyanthakarougha marthanda deepthyai. Sa masa thrayath Poorva mevasthi noonam. SAmasthartha raksha karaayai varayai. Saranye varenye trayeemayyananthe. This prayer written with movement like a snake. Na jane param kinchid aananda moorthe. Suvidhyaa pradhanothsukayai shivayai. 13 Please make my mind clean and pure. praseeda praseedambike maa-. Who is pure. Who likes her devotees.35 Sanadhabhir yogineebhir-. Rasagnathale santhatham nruthyathaam may. Praseeda. Who is the protector. 15 I salute the lotus like feet of the great goddess. who is fit to be worshipped. 16 Show your kindness. Padaamboruha dwandwamekawalambam. Who likes anointing with nectar filled in a golden pot. 14 My salutations to you. show your kindness. Prasadasya saraswathasai eka pathram. Who has limitless pity on the oppressed and downtrodden. And of personification of joy. Who is like a Sun to the darkness of ignorance. And who is being worshipped by yogis like Sananda. Oh Goddess. For my only support in this world is your two lotus like feet. Namosthwambike yushma dheeyangri padme. He is the author of two great books viz Arya dwisathi and Shakthi Mahimna stotra. Manipooraka. The first part deals with Kundalini. Yaa balendu divakarakshi madhuraa ya raktha padmasana. The later is similar to Adhi Shankara's Soundarya Lahari in the sense that both deal with the power of Goddess Parvathi and both have two parts. Lord Shiva realized his mistake and took out all the anger from himself and placed it in the womb of Anasuya. And which is in the yellow lotus flowering in the Sushmna.36 Shakthi Mahimnah Stotram [The Prayer of the Greatness of Shakthi] By Sage Durvasa Translated by P. And which exists in the place shaped like a triangle. who lives in the three cities.org/Newhomepage/Sadhana. 4 . By the gems of all alphabets and which is far above the six wheels*. anahatha. Brahmadhi prathimaabhikeelitha shadatharabhja kakshonnathe. Vishudhi and Agna. Rathnakalpa virajithanga lathikaa poornendu vakthrojjwala. *The six wheels are Mooladhara. Akshasthrak sruni pasa pusthaka karaa ya bala bhanu prabhaa. Brahmandabhja mahamane janani they moorthim bhaje chinmayeem. 2 Oh mother. R. And which is the nectar obtained by churning the sea of beauty of the world. even Lord Shiva cannot describe your greatness adequately. Swanthe may trikona nilayam jyothirmay am vangmayam.html. Udhyathbhanu sahasra noothana japa pushpa prabham they vapu. Which itself is in the middle of the lotus of universe of Brahma. meaning and symbolism of several aspects of Shakthi worship and the second part is a very poetic description of Goddess Shakthi. The child born later to her was the very short tempered saint Durvasa. May your form which is splendorous and which is the form of the words. Srimaatha sthripure parathpare devi trilokeemahaa. In Shakthi Mahimna Stotra there are 61 slokas. clearly shine in my mind. Bhkthyaaham sthothumichami praseeda mama sarvadhaa. Which is as brilliant as the rising sun and the newly opened cotton flower. and who is holier then the holiest. Mathasthe mahimaa vakthum Shivenaapi sakyathe. That are decorated by the forms of Lord Brahma and other gods. But I want to pray to you due to my devotion and so please help me. His brothers are sage Dathathreya and Soma. Soushumnayatha peethapankaja maha Madhya trikona sthithaam. Swadhishtana. the first part being philosophy of Shakthi and the second. Thaam devim tripuraam shivam hrudhi baje abheeshtardha sidhhyai sadaa. AAdhikshantha samastha varna sumani prothe vithanaprame. Soundaryarnava mandhanoth bhava sudhaa prachurya varnojjwalam. meditation techniques. which shines being decorated. People believe that Sage Durvasa consecrated the Kamakshi at Kanchipuram. 1 Oh mother. I am not able to live happily with you. It seems once Lord Shiva was so angry that no body dared to approach him. the poetic description of Goddess Parvathi. The devanagari version of this great work is available in shaktisadhana. At that time Goddess Parvathi told him durvasam Bhavathi may meaning. 3 I meditate on your holy form. Ramachander [Sage Durvasa was the son of Sage Athri and his wife Anasooya. He is also called Krodha Bhattagara (personification of anger). 37 I pray in my heart always for fulfilling all my desires to that Goddess. Kaamyam Brahma hareeswaraadhi vibhudhai kamam kriya yojithai. . Trilokyasphuta manthra thanthra mahimaa swathmokthi roopam vinaa. Which looks like the entrance to the word which is God. Who has a face like the full moon. rope and book in her hands. Vande vagbhava maindavathma sadrusam Vedadi vidhyaa giro. And then he would become one without problems and attain the form of perennial bliss. And who is the object of great jealousy of Indra and other devas? Mathraa yathra viraajatthe athivishadhaa thaam ashtadhaa mathrukaam. And all the happenings in the entire universe verily cannot exist And would not be that intelligent to the person. The forest of sins and karmas accumulated by him in several births. without the Vagbhava Bheeja which illustrates your form. 6 Oh mother. who shines like the rising sun. Yadwijam vyavahara jala makhilam nasthyeya mathasthava. Which is the four fold power of Kundalini and which would burn with his fire like wisdom. Goad. the seven musical notes. Thajjaphya smarana prasaktha sumathi sarvagnatham praapya ka. which is the form of eight mothers. that seeker of truth who meditates on the aa* of the Vagbhava bheeja. And Which are common among animals. which is of the colour of Sun. Who is interested in chanting and meditating on it. 7 Oh mother. Sovidhyakhila janma karma durithaaranyam prabodhagninaa. Uthpathi sthithi kalpa kalpitha thanu swathma prabhavena yath. And which makes clear due to its glittering power. Words. Shakthim kundalineem chathur vidha thanum yas thathwavinmanyathe. Which becomes in to the fifty one alphabets. And who is the consort of Shiva and who stays in the three cities. Gnechchadhi manantha shakthi vibhva vyakthim vyanakthi sphutam. who is like a climber decorated by red gems. Thatdwijam padavakya mana janakam Sri mathruke they param. languages which have arisen in different places. The manthras and Thanthras which are famous in all the three worlds.the Vedas. Bhashaa desa samudhbhavaapasu gathaschandaamsi saptha swaraan. Thaalaan pancha maha dwaneen prakatayathyathma prakaasena yath. Who has the capability of knowing it fully and who has a face. 8 Oh holy mother. Thathe madhyama bheeja mamba kalayam aadhithya varnam kriyaa. meters. Who is very sweet with the young moon and Sun as her eyes. I praise the middle seed of yours. 5 Oh goddess who is like a mother. Knowledge. Sabdha brahma nivasa bhootha vadano nendardhhibhi spardhathe. The beats and the sound from five great percussion instruments And which produces from within itself words. Bhasmikrutha vikalpajala rahitho matha padam thadwajeth. I salute your Vagbhava bheeja. who holds garland of beads. sentences and grammar. Who sits on the red lotus. Which is very similar to the nectar flowing out of the moon. Kama krodha salobha moha mada mathsaryadhi shatkam cha yath. Of your self to do the acts of creation. passion. Which with its three syllables starting with the letter Om. And having the brilliance of crowds of the flames of great fire. Which is considered as the seed of Thureeya which is the basis of all. • the letter sow which is the seed of power (Shakthi Bheeja) Sarva sarvatha yeva sarga samaye karyeenyantharaa. Moordhanyaantha visarga bhooshitha mahoukaarathmakaam thathparam. Yadhwaddeshu cha geeyathe sruthimukham mathra thryenomithi. *The goddess of desire (passion) Yad bhakthakhila kama poorana chana swathma prabhaavaam mahaa-. Vishnu and Shiva. 10 Oh Goddess Srividya. Bheejam brajayathi pranoumi thadaham they sadhu kaameshwari. Yathe devi tritheeya bheeja manila jwalaavalee sannibham. Which is the consciousness of wisdom which like the great light of Sun. Chakardha vyavahaara karana thanu shakthir jagad roopini. Kaamaan Kaaranathaam katthaana kanithaan kaayai rananthair mahi. by the mental process of every one. JJadyadwandha vidharanaika tharani jyothi prabodhapradham. I salute your root chant called Kamaraja which clarifies. The baser instincts like desire. The desires which are the reason for worldly acts and which even brings out.38 Which is the cause for action. Which is termed as greater than Para Brahma. miserliness. wisdom and desire and which clearly brings out. . Who have been deputed to do the work allotted as per the desire. Thatha divya hrusheeka karmabhiriyam samvyasruvaanaa paraa. having great fame. Which is having the incomparably great form of Ou. And earth and other elements. Yad bheejathmagathaam gatha thava shive thannoumi bheejam param. Mukhyai sarva manogathai rathigathaan manairanekai sphutam. Which is ornamented by sa which is the end of sha added with Ow. Sarvaadhaaraa thureeyabheeja mapara brahmabhidhaasabdhidham. Sri vidhye thava sarva raja vasakruth thath kamarajam Bhaje. And which is capable of attracting even people like kings. And which is worshipped by Brahma. upkeep and destruction. I meditate on the Kamaraja bheeja. The cause of the greatness of your immeasurable power. 12 I salute the divine seed (Para Bheeja) which is like the seed of the entire world. 9 Hey Kameshwari*. pride and jealousy. Let my mind be enlightened by the third seed *. Sarvidroopamanya thulya mahima swanthe mama dhyothathaam. Which has its own capacity to satisfy all the wishes of devotees. anger. 11 Oh Goddess. By the axioms known as Shruthi and Smruthi and which clearly brings out. the ultimate truth. Is being sung in the beginning of Vedas. Which created everything in all forms at the start of creation. That which is known by the mind of Brahma and other devas. Can remove the very great darkness of ignorance. 39 And in between created the organs of karma as well as wisdom, Which is of the form of the meaning of words and cause of everything, And which is the great power which is the cause of the universe. *Para Bheeja is the divine seed is same as Shakthi Bheeja Agneendhu dhyumani prabhanjana dharaa neeranthara sthayenee, Shakthir brahma hareesa vasava mukhaa marthyaa surathma sthithaa, Srushta sthavara jangama sthitha mahaa chaithanya roopaa cha yaa, Yad bheeja smaranena saiva bhavatheepradhurbhavathyambike. 13 Oh mother, you are experienced by meditating on the Para seed power, You are the power in the fire, moon, sun, wind, earth, water and ether, And you are the innate divine energy of devas like Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, Indra, As well as all asuras and created beings which are mobile as well as immobile, Swathma sri vijithaja Vishnu maghava sri pooranaikavrutha, Sadvidhyaa kavithaa vilasa llahari kallolini deepakam, Bheeja yath tri guna pravruthi janakam brahmedhi yad yogina, Santhaa sathya mupaasathe thadhiha they chithe dhadhe sripare. 14 Oh Goddess of the Srividya, I meditate on that seed letter sou, Which has taken on itself the duty of filling its devotees with its innate wealth, That easily is greater than the wealth of Brahma, Vishnu, Indra and other devas, Which grants the power of true knowledge and the stream power of writing poems, Which grants the power of the three qualities and is the object of meditation of peace loving yogis. Yekaikam thava mathruke paratharam samyogi vaayogi vaa, Vidhyadhi prakata prabhava janakam jadyanthakarapaham, Yannishtascha mahothpalasana maha Vishnu praharthradhayo, Devaa sweshu vidhishwanantha mahima spoorthim dhadhatyeva thath. 15 Oh mother, though each of the chants that please you are made by vowels, This three syllable chant which does not have any composition of vowels, Generates all types of effective knowledge and is the dispeller of the darkness of ignorance, And Brahma sitting on lotus, Lord Vishnu and the lord of destruction, the Rudra, Meditate on this chant and are definitely getting the great power to do their duties. Itham threenyapi moola vagbhava maha sri kama raja sphura-, Chakthyagni chathu sruthi prakatithanyuthkrushta kootani they, Bhootharthu sruthi sankhya varna vidhithanya raktha kanthe Shive, Yo jaanaathi sa yeva sarva jagatham srushti sthithi dwamsakruth. 16 Oh Goddess Shivaa, who is the red colour of the rising sun, The three syllables thus far told as well as the chief chants of, Vag bhava, Maha Kama Raja and the very effective Shakthi, Which originated from the four Vedas and is a three staged one, Which is well known with five, six and four syllables, If known by a person makes him capable of creation, upkeep and destruction. Brahma yoni rama sureshwara surul lekhopi rukthai sthatha, Marthandendu manoja hamsa vasudhaa, mayaabhi rutha sidhai, Somambhu kshithi shakthibhi prakatithair bananga vedhai kramath, 40 Varnai srri shiva desikena vidhithaam vidhyaam thavabhasraye. 17 Oh mother, told by ka, ye, cha,la and hreem, And especially by sa, ka, ha, il and hreem, And further revealed by sa, ka, ye and hreem Which has five, six and four syllables respectively, And known by the world teacher Lord Shiva. Is my ultimate point of surrender. (The words indicate the syllables and have been taken by the book in Tamil by Anna) Nithyam yasthava mathrukakshara sakheem soubhaghya vidhyaam japeth, Sampoojyakhila chakra raja nilayam sayam thanagni prabham, Kamaakhyaam shiva nama thathwamubhayam vyapyathmanaa sarvatho, Dheevyanthi miha thasya sidhi rachirath syath thwathswa roopaikathaa. 18 He who worships you,as being in the Sri chakra, which is the world, As some one who has the colour of the raging fire of the evenings, And as some one who pervades fully the god described as Kama, And the principle of Shivaa completely with her lustrous form, And also chants your Soubhagya chant* using the chain of beads**, Would soon become one with your great form. * Iym-ka a ee la hreem Kleem-ha sa ka ha la hreem Sou-sa ka la hreem. ** The chain has 51 beads representing 51 alphabets beginning from Aa to Ksha.The Ksha bead is not used for counting. KavyaiRva padithai kimalpa vidhushaam jogushya mania puna, Kim thai vyakarair vibho bhudhishaya kim vabhidhana sriya, Yethairambha na bhobaveethi sukavi sthaavathava srimatho, Yavathannu sari sareethi saraneem padabhjayo pavaneem. 19 What is the use of reading epics and for those less wise, What is the use of Grammer, which is being announced, And what is the use of skill of oration, till one follows, The holy path shown by your lotus like feet, Because one does not posses the poetic skill till then. Geham nakathi garvitha pravanathi stri sangamo mokshathe, Dweshee mithrathi patakam sukruthathi thwath pada samsevanaath, Mruthyur vaidhyathi dhooshanam sugunathi thwath pada samsevanaath, Thwam vandhe bhava bheethi bhanjana kareem goureem gireesa priyaam. 20 By the service done to your feet, our home becomes like a heaven, The proud one will salute us and making of love would take one to heaven, The enemy will become one's friend and great sins would become blessed acts, Lord Vishnu would become one's slave and Lord of death will become one's doctor, Demeaning words would become praise and so I salute you, Who removes the fear of birth and is Gowri, the wife of the lord of mountain. Aadhyai ragni raveendu bhimbha nilayai rambha trilingathmabhir, Misraraktha sitha prabhai ranupamair yushmadpadai sthai sthribhi, Swathmothpadhitha kala loka nigamavasdhamaradhi thrayai, Rudhbhootham nama kalayedhyasthe sa danyo budha. 21 41 Oh primeval mother, You are called Tripura, Because you were made with the three groups of letters, And also by joining of the fire, Sun and the moon, And also by the three peethas Mooladhara, Swayambhu and Bana, And also by the black, red and white colours, And also by the three incomparable words, And also by time world classified as past, present and future, And also by the three worlds generated by you called earth, patala and Swarga, And also by the three Vedas which are Rik, Yajur and Sama, And by the three states which are awaking, sleeping and dreaming, And also by the three gods who are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva And if some one tells this name with real devotion, He is the one who has true wealth and true wisdom. Aadhyo jaapyathamartha vachakathaya rooda swara panchamaa, Sarvothkrushtathamartha vachakathaya varna pavarganthaka, Vakthruthwena mahaa vibhoothi saranisthwaadharago hrudhgathe, Brumadhye sthitha ithyatha pranavathaa they geeyathe ambaagamai. 22 Oh mother, the alphabet aa which has the greatest meaning in all that can be chanted, And the alphabet UU which is fifth from it, which also is greatly meaningful, And the alphabet ma* which is the end of the series of pa letters and, Which as the spokesmen leads to very great wealth, and which respectively, Are in the Mooladhara, the heart and between the eyes, Clearly point out that, the Vedas say that the pranava made by these letters is yourself. * Aa+uu+ma= Om Gayathri sashirasthureeya sahitha sandhyaa mayeethyagamai, Rakhyaathaa tripure thwameva mahathaam sarmapradha karmanaam, Thathadarshena mukhya shakthirapi cha thwam brahma karmeshwaree, Kartharhan purusho harischa savithaa budha shivasthwam Guru. 23 Oh Goddess Tripuraa, It has been told hat you are that Gayathri, Which is recited with head chants* and with the fourth part, And which has the form of dusk, as told by the Agamas, And you are the one who blesses with sweet results for rituals, And you are also the strength of each and every divine book, And you are also Brahma, duty, goddess, doer and the receiver, And you are also the Purusha, Vishnu,Surya, Budha, Shiva and Guru. * Om aapo jyotheeraso amrutham brhama bhoorbhuvaswarom. Anna praana mana prabhodha, paramanandhai shira, Paksha yuk, Puchathma prakatai mahoupanishadhaam vaagmi prasidhee kruthai, Kosai panchabhirebhi rambha bhavathi methath praleenamithi, Jyothi prajwala dhujjwalathma chapalaam yo veda sa Brahma vith. 24 Oh mother he is the knower of Brhamam, who understands you as, The light of the soul which shines like the streak of lightning, And which is same as the form revealed by the five kosas, Annamaya, Pranamaya, manomaya, Vignamaya and Anandamaya, And is seen as a form with a head, two wings, tail and a body, The knowledge of the great percepts of Soul.42 And which has been clearly explained by Upanishad teachings. And surrenders to you knowing that it is in reality you. The darkness of ignorance cannot be wiped out by all other principles. Nakshthrair iva sarva mandha thamasam thavanna nirbhidhyathe. Of your divine armaments which are the tide of your playfulness. being born out of thousands of wombs in the past. 25 Oh lady. Yath sankalpa kalpa jala malinam prapyam padam thasya they. * Shambhavi vidhyaa Athamasou sakalendriyasraya mano budhayathibhi shochitha. Who is a form of yours which is the form of the three powerful principles. this soul suffers sorrows due to mind and intelligence. Janthor janma vimochanaikabhidhooram Sri Shambhavam Sri Shive. Sthasman sad guru mapyudhebhya kalayethvameva chenmuchyathe. Sachit thathwamaseethi vakya vidhithai radhyatma vidhyaa shiva. . Similar to the bevy of stars which are not able to remove darkness of night. does not arise in this world. Prakhyatha janakaa kiyantha ithi may sethsyanthi charge kathi. Dehakshobha karair vruthair bahgu vidhai danaischa homair japai. And attains the cycle of birth and death and this is only due to the victory. Sidhanthair bahubhi pramana gadithai ranyai ravidhyathamo. Brahmakhyai rakhila prabhava mahithai sthathwai sthribhi Sad guro. Karma badha thanur janincha maranam pritheethi yath karanam. Please save me. Naanaa yoni sahasra sambhava vasajjathaa jananyakaatha. Thathe devi maha vilasa lahari divyayudhaanaam jaya. Santhanait hayamedha mukhya sumakhai nana vidhair karmabhi. 28 Of treasure of pity. 26 Oh Goddess Shivaa. Yavathe savitheva sammathamidham nodhethi viswanthare. Yasthwa vindathi thathwatha sthadaha mithyaarye sa muktho BHaved. And which is the truth hidden by the above five kosas. who is afraid of this cycle and who does not have any other option. And so if that soul approaches a good guru and sing about you. 27 Hey goddess. Which is known by the great mantra Sath-Chith-Thath thwam aasi. How Many mothers and how many famous fathers do I have? In the future how many more people are going to be added to this? Taking in to account this very numerous number of them. Bheetham maam nithara manaya saranam rakshanukamparnidhe. he who learns from the lotus like face of his Guru. till the six fold knowledge* of yours. Vishnu and Brahma. Which is acceptable like the sun to every one and is capable. Of giving salvation from birth to all souls. Thwad roopasya mukharavina vivaraath samprapya deekshaa matho. he would become free. Yetheshaam gananaiva nasthi mahatha samsara sindhor vidher. Which are the basic force of all the sense organs and is also tied by Karma. Attains the great state known as salvation. knowledge. 32 The Para prasada Mantra. Yebhi samputitham prajapya vihared prasada manthram param. And which results in happiness. leading to duties and wealth. performing sacrifices like Aswamedha. Panchasannija dehajaksharamayair nana vidhai dhathubhir. getting children. that position which can be attained by constant. And various similar acts is tainted by the thoughts desiring fulfillment. Bahvarthai pada vaakya mana janakai rardhavinaa bhavithai. sentences. it is the description of the Goddess: . Madhye bhaindhava simha peeda lallithe thwam Brahmavidhya Shive. which is the secret of secrets. using the fifty root letters which arose from you. Which are to be connected at the beginning and at the end*. And also by using several things which do not change from their import. (This is the literal translation. Which when reversed becomes a six part chant. People wanting to know more should Consult a well versed Sri Vidhya Upasaka. Shatkootaani viparyayena nigadeth tharithra balaaksharai. various penances. Has Bindu. You have spread all over the world and are proving. and axioms. It is known that The Srichakra which is in the pattern of the world. Austerity troubling the body. But your pure and untainted state is far. charities and homas. 30 Oh mother. That you and you only. But have very deep meaning. 29 Oh mother. Viswam vyapya chidhatmanaamahamithyujjrumbhase mathruke. Yethan manthramayathmikabhi rarunam sri sundareebhirvrutham.soham aa hamsa Am soham hamsa sou kleem iym sreem hreem iym Om.43 Dhooradeva nivarthathe paratharam matha padam nirmalam. exist every where and in everything. Written in English the Para Prasada mantra would be Om Iym Hreem sreem . Are sitting prettily in the center point of it. Bindu prana visarga jeeva sahitham bindu tribheejathmakam. And using different type of roots several words. Is everywhere and you with your red colour along with all your ancillary devathas. Sabhiprayavadharsha kama phaladhai khyathai rananthairidham. wealth and salvation. Guhyad guhya thamam sayoga janitham sad bhoga moksha pradam. in your Brahma vidhya form. Prana and Visarga and has three forms. Is like the root for the Vedas and is like the heart for the sound Om. Srichakram sruthi moola kosa ithi they samsara chakrathmakam. far away from that. Please learn it in Deva Nagari from a trained Guru) From this sloka. hasou sahou .iym kleem souHamsa soham aam hamsa aa soham. 31 Oh Goddess Shivaa. Vikhyatham thadhadhishithakshara shiva jyothir mayam sarvatha. And the splendorous light of the chant with fifty five letters. Along with the continuous flowing Bala letters. Various chants. Radheeptham sunithambha bimbha marunam they poojyaam ambike. * breasts of Goddess Muktharathna suvarna kaanthi kalithaisthe bahu valleraham. And which is worshipped by devas like Brahma and also asuras. Alankrutha pada pankaja yugam sri padu kaalamkrutham. And who shines by the innumerable priceless jewels. who is the beauty of the three worlds. Which have the colour of the pretty red hibiscus. Which are decorated by a pair of holy slippers. 36 Oh mother. And which is tied by a golden chain which makes pleasing sounds. Lokaatheetha mahodayai rupayathaa sarvopamaa gocharai. Please take your residence in my mind always. 33 Oh mother. Vyaja swarna ghata dwayam harihara brahmaadhi peetham bhaje. Who has the splendour of thousand red suns. Brahmaadhi tri dasa surarchitha maham moordhni smaramyambike. And which is drunk by Lord Shiva. 34 Oh mother. Which is of red colour and is very tender and soft. 35 Oh Mother. AAliptham mani maalayathiruchiram graiveya haaradhibhi. Mixed with the paste of musk. Which has been applied with the very perfumed sandal paste. Vishnu and Brahma. I worship your divine hips shining like the sun at dawn. Keyurothama bahu dhanda valayair hasthangulee bhooshani. Which is decorated by a belt having very invaluable gems. Which is beautified by chains of costly gems. Koojaathkanchana kinkineebhi rabhitha sannaddha kancheegunai. Deepthamm divya vibhooshanair janani they jyothir vibhaswath kuch. Who has won the entire world by the essence of her beauty. Kouseeyena vichithra sthanaghatithair mukthaphalai rujjwalai. Udbaswan nakha chandra khanda ruchiram rajaj japa sannibham. Naanaa nargya vibhooshanai raganithair jaajwalyamaanaabhithas. Which have ringing anklets. Which have decorative red marks made by the juice of lac. I meditate in my head that two lotus like feet of yours. . Sincha noopura pada kankana mahaa mudraa laksha rasaa. Which is decorated by the silk cloth which moves in your breath.44 Aathamrarka sahasra deepthi paramaa soundarya saarai ralam. camphor and saffron. *The reference is to a Mudhra called Mrugee Aarakthacha vinathi mardhavayujaa nischaasahaaryena yath. I meditate on those two pots of gold*. Thwam matha stthripura sundari kuru swanthe nivasam mama. Which have nails shining like moon's crescent. Kasthuri ghanasara kumkumarajo gandhothkatais chandanair. Which shines by the chains and other ornaments worn on the neck. Who is beyond all similes and metaphors of the world. rings to the toes and great mudhras*. Srimatha srayatham madheeya hrudhyambhojaam sarojalaye. Greevaapatta vibhooshanena subhage kantam cha kambhoosriyam. 40 Oh mother. and breaks in to soulfully pretty smile. Anilanjana thulya matha madhoopa sreniva veni thava. I meditate on your two ears. Which becomes happy and glowing on seeing your devotees. Which has powerful eyes which can beat the beauty of the just opened lotus petals. pearls and other gems. Kundakara sudanha pakthi sashibhaa poorna smaramyambike. . And I also meditate on your hands which are like a climbing plant. And which is decorated by bangles rings over fingers and amulets. Bhalam nandanachandanena janani dhyayami they Mangalam. please make yo your hairs. pearls and diamonds. 37 Oh lady who is the seat of all luck. which are as white as jasmine buds. Shukraakaara nikara daksha mukthaphalam sundaram. Neepasoka sireesha mukhya kusumai praothamsita dhoopithaa. which has three holy marks made of pleasant sandal paste Which is the storehouse of emotions like love. 39 Oh Goddess mother. And which is decorated by garlands. Sarvangeena sadangaraga surabhi ssrimadvapur dheepitham. Which is decorated by two big globes made of molten gold. I meditate on your goody forehead. 38 Oh Mother of peace. Srungaaraadhi rasalayam tribhuvani maalyai rathulyairyutham. I meditate on your conch like neck. Which is pretty like the rising moon complete with all its crescents. Incomparable and from all the three worlds. Which is decorated by diamonds and other gems and Which also shines by the garlands and necklaces worn on them. Vibhrath karna yugam namami lalitham nasagra bhagam. Which is full of happiness. SAmphullambhuja pathra chithra sushamaa dhikkara dakshekshanam. Which shines in the splendour of gold. Sanandam krutha mandahasa masakruth pradhurbhavath kouthukam. And on your lips which are like petals made red by betel leaf. I meditate on your face which shines like moon. Udhyathpoorna kala nidhi sree vadanam bhaktha prasannam sada. And on all parts of your body applied with good sandal paste. And the invaluable wheel like studs made of gems.. Thamboolaruna phallavadhara yutham ramyam tripundram dhadhath. Jathi champaka kunda kesara maha gandhodhgirathnkethakee. Shive. And I also meditate on the extremely pretty tip of your nose. Heera bdha mananya thulya maparam haimam cha chakra dwayam. Thapthaswarna kruthoru kundala yugam manikhya mukthollasath. 41 Oh mother who resides on the lotus. Decorated by the pretty pearl which defeats the luster of the planet Venus.45 Sampruktha kalayaami heera mani man mukthaapalaakeelitha. And which has pretty row of teeth. Evam ya smarathi prabudha sumathi srimath swaroopam param. The inner meaning of Sri Vidhya mantra in the proper manner. Would become young even if he is very old. Mukthajaalavilambitham sakalasam nana prasoonanchitham. And which is prettily decorated by various types of flowers. And also fanning you with white and loftily held fans. Pruthwee pala kireeta koti valabhi pushparchithangrir bhaveth. 45 He who is spiritually awake and is of good character. Standing in the great state of Thureeya always and for ever. And the dazzling and forever moving crescent like ornament. As well as decorated by garlands made by Devadaru flowers. And be always be visible in the lotus like heart of mine. Vedaadhi sthuthi geeyamana charitham Vedantha thathwathmikaam. And is the inner meaning of the philosophy of Vedanta. And all the goddesses who are but a ray of your own self.who is praised by the great Vedas. The sweet smelling pandanus* flowers with its pollen. With perfume added to it by various types of incense. * ketaki Lekhalabhya vichithra rathna ghatitham haimam kiretothamam. your maids are holding to you an umbrella. Chamcha chandra kala kalaapa mahitham devadru puspanchithair. Vrudhopyasu yuva bhavathyanupama sthreenaanam gayathe. Which has various types of gems inlaid in it in rows. Which is decorated by pearls. 43 Oh Sridevi.46 With flowers like jasmine. Who meditates on the most holy goddess thus. Which looks like a bevy of stout and very dark black bees. Chanroddamara chamarani dhadhathe Sridevi they swasthriya. Sthwaam nithyam samupaasathe swavibhavai Sri Chakra nadhe Shive. Sarvaastha khalu thuryatha mupagatha sthvadrasmidevya paraa. . Which is made by white silk. champa and Jathi as well as. golden bells. great diamonds. You are being worshipped by great sages who know. Vidhya manthra rahasya vin muni ganai klupthopachara archanaam. Mayai ramba vilambitham sashikaram bibra sirasthe bhaje. with pearl chains hanging all around. Muktha kanchana kinkini gana mahaa heera prabhadhojjwalam. And which has the shape of a full moon and decorated by various gems. Uthkshipthocha suvarn danda kalitham poornendu bimba kruthi. And the flowers of Neepa. Cchathram moukthika chithra rathna kachitham kshmoumamsukothamsitham. Are worshipping you. 44 Oh Goddess Parvathi who resides in the Sri Chakra. So asthaiswarya thirascruthakhila sura sree jrumbanai kaalaya. Which is held high with a long stick made of pure gold. 42 Oh mother I meditate on your head bedecked by the crown. asoka and siresha plants. meditating without break on Your bow. Which is capable of making the three worlds immobile. And meditates on the rope* of yours which has the strength. 47 Oh Consort of Lord Shiva. Aakarshane akhila vaseekaranai praveenam. Devasthambhyathi cha bhoo bhujonya sainyam. women. 46 Oh mother of all. nijangusam sa yesha. Asesha tharuni jana smara vijrumbane yaa sadaa. Greater than the eight riches of all the Gods. which is prettier. Adha thava dhanu pundrekshathwath prasidha mathi dhyuthi. the god of love. and would be capable. which are. Of your five arrows. Passionate sea of all the ladies of the world. * pasa Ya swanthe kalayathi kovidha sthree loki. Sthambharambhana chana mathyudharya veeryam. One would become as pretty as the cupid. he who with a stable and pure mind. Paasam prapooritha mahaa sumathi prakaso. 48 Oh beauty of the three worlds. Tribhuvana vadhoo mudhyathjyosna kala nidhi mandalam. And would be worshipped by the flowers. Would become capable of attracting all the three worlds. Sakala janani smaaram smaaram gatha smaratham nara. Patur bhavathi they Shive trijagadanganaa kshobhane. Of passionately upsetting the ladies of all the three worlds.who meditates in his mind your goad. And would become the full moon attracting the. And which is the seat of the shine of the crescent of rising moon. Sthree bhuvana vadhoo mohaabodho prapoornavidhur bhaveth. Would be able to make devas. 49 Oh mother. he who has the complete wisdom. kings and enemy armies immobile. would succeed in making the passion flower. Chapa dhyana vasaad bhavodh bhavamahaa moham maha jrumbanam. And which has great valour and results in victory. Mathasthe vijaya. Realizes that all the three worlds are only the external manifestation. Of all the young ladies of this world. Triloka mavalokyathya amala chethasaa chanchalam. Which is famous as sugar cane. Yo vaa thava tripurasundari sundareenaam. . In the top of the crowns of kings who rule the world. And would be the source of all riches. Of attracting the ladies as well as all the world. Chithe dadathi sa jagathraya vasyakruth syath. Than all the prettiness of all the ladies of the world. the learned one.47 And would appear like a cupid to all young women. Prassona sara panchaka prakata jrummana gumbitham. Which causes the whirl pool of birth and death appear before him. Followed by two sri kanda nyasams and the usual Kesavadhi nyasams. Kruthwa Ganesa graham bhagana maha yogini rasi peetai. . Durgasthambha mahangusasya mananaan maayaa mameyaam thareth. Mahayoginee. Shad trimsadbhischa thwair bhagawathi bhvathim ya smareth sa thwameva. SA sri kandadhi yugmair vimala nija thanou kesavadhyascha thathwai. star. Surapathi pura Lakshmi jrambanaatheetha Lakshmi. Crosses the famous ever extending illusion of the brain. And by meditating on the powerful goad capable of controlling great dangers. which is all over. And to him who is the seat of different crescents of yourself. Jupiter. Pasa dhyana vasaad samastha jagatham mruthyor vasathwam mahaa. jana. mahar. rasi and peeta nyasams. There is wealth which is much more than the city of Indra. And by meditating on the flower arrows he crosses the bad effect of corresponding arrow. thapa and sathya worlds. Moon. Kwa they matha brahma pramukha vidhushaamaptha vachasaam. Is equal to the worship offered by Devas and they become equal to Brahma filled with wisdom. you pervade in the bhoo. And the planets Sun. Mathasthwam bhoorbhuvaswar maha rasi nruthapa sathya lokaischa sooryen. by meditating on your sugar cane bow. Yesham thesham saparya bhavathi sura krutha brahmathe gnathe cha. he who does six type of nyasams called Ganesa. Followed by the thirty six philosophical nyasams in a pure body. 50 A practitioner with good wisdom. And by meditating on the rope he crosses the fear of death. 53 Oh mother. Thava vividha kalaanaam pathra bhoothasya thasya. 51 Oh Goddess. 54 Oh mother. Prasidham kshanathavyam bahulathaa chapalya miha may. Mars. Pranaayaadhi yathnai kalayasi sakalam manasam dhyana yogam. suvar.does nyasa with mathruka letters. in the house of him for whom you are Goddess. Graha. Becomes without any doubt yourself and is yourself. And also in the Vedas which are the personification of Brahma. where is the wisdom of me. Mercury.. Venus and the planet Saturn. 52 Oh Lady. Kwa may budhir vacha parama vidhusho manda sarani.48 Prakhyatham prasaveshu chithana vasad thathachravyam sudhee. Shadbhi sri mathru karnai sahitha bahu kalai rashta vag devadhabhi. Prabhavathi nija gehe yasya daivam thw marye. Followed by Vag devatha nyasam with eight different crescents. Aabhoonmay visphoorthi para thara mahimnasthava nuthi. He becomes capable of crossing the immeasurable effect of illusion. The fame which is known in all the three worlds broadens. The prayer of those who occupy their full mind by pranayama in Dhayana yoga by your blessing. And whose flow of words are of extremely slow pace. Dwaraagnacharya shukrakibhirabhi nigama brahmabhi protha shakthi. Tribhuvana vidhitha sa jrumbathe keerthiracha. bhuva. who does not know god. Please offer me both your lotus like feet. Sradham karmani kalike thi vipula sri jrumbhanam mandhire. Ithi Tripurasundari sthuthi mimam patedhya sudhee. he who is the scholar and poet. Of the garlands tied in the crowns of great kings. 56 If a good wise man reads this prayer of Tripurasundari. Vidhya sarva kalayathi hrudha vyakarothi pravaachaa. Oh ocean of mercy. Praseeda para devathe mama hrudhi prabhootham bhayam. Of talking using newer words and astound the world. . Soundarya vapushi prakasa mathulam prapnothi vidhwan kavi. He would shine like moon and would be capable. By Gods like Brahma who are very knowledgeable about Vedas? Some how I got an idea of doing it and then completed it. Prithwi pala prakata. Vidhyuthpunja nathi nuthi samaradhitho bhadhithaari. The great fear which occupies my mind. Nidehi karuna nidhe charana padma yugmam swakam.49 And where is the prayer to you. Please remove my poverty. Bhaven manasi vanchitha praditha sidhi budhirr bhave. He would be appreciated by salutations and Chanting of prayers of the society of learned people. 55 Please Bless me. Nivaraya jara mruthi Tripura sundari Sree Shive. Sa sarva durithaatavi patala. Daneka vidha sampadhaam pada manaya thgulyo bhaveth. Vidhaaraya daridhrathaam dalaya dehi sarvagnathaam. 57 He would have a feet shining by the pollen grains. Becoming the store house of different types of wealth. Lokascharyar nava padair indu bimba prakasai. Would automatically be known to his mind. Would attain knowledge of music and writing poems. To know everything. And he would become incomparable by. not even properly understood. give me wisdom. Vyakhaanam hrudhi thaavakeena charana dwandham cha sarvagnatham. chanda. The occult powers desired by him will increase. dhaavaanala. To the dense forest of committed sins and. And please pardon the extremely thoughtless action from my part. 58 Oh daughter of the mountain. Sangeetham girije kavithwa saranim chaamnaaya vakya smruthe. He becomes similar to the raging forest fire. Get the strength of writing commentary for Vedas and smrithis. mukuta sthragrajo rajithamgri. Oh supreme Goddess and remove. He would have no enemies and all the knowledge. Oh Tripura Sundari who is the consort of Lord Shiva. Remove the repeated birth and death in my case. Stotram vyadhayi ruchiram Tripurabikaya. Would develop the exuberance of the sight from Lakshmi. The good as well as the bad. Who is the one and only one God known. And also would have beauty of the body and unmatched power. And who is the primeval teacher of all Upanishads. AAyushyam brahma poshyam hara giri visadhaam keerthi mabhyethya bhoomou. 59 That scholar would get scholarship which would be appreciable. Durvaasaa mahitha muneeswarena. Written by the king of sages Durvasa.50 He would be able to appreciate your feet within his mind. Shyamala Dandakam Shyamala Dandakam By Maha Kavi Kalidasa Translated by P. Bhooshyam vaidhushya mudhyath dinakara kiranaakara makaara theja. He would experience the life span allotted by Lord Brahma. The path of yoga as enunciated in the Vedas. who is the form of a sage. To all the Vedas and Agama collection Has been written by the great divine saint called Durvasa. let him be victorious. 60 This very pretty prayer to the Tripurambika. He would attain the path of devotion as well as. 61 The god of gods who has taken the form to punish and reward. Ithi Sri Durvasa muneendrena virachitham. Sada sadanugraha nigraha grahitha muni vigraho Bhagwan. DEhaanthe brahma paaram para shiva charanaakara mabhyethi vidhwaan. R. SArvaasaa mupanishadhaam Durvasaa jayathi DEsika Pradhama. Suvyaktham bhakthi margam nigama nigaditham durgamam yoga margam. Vedagamika patali Vidhaika moorthe. Ramachander . as tall as Kailasa mountain. Has taken the form of sage Durvasa. Have luster of the body equal to rising Sun. Shakthi mahimna stotram sampoornam. And after death would attain the Nirvana of Brahma and feet of Lord Shiva. He would have fame in this world. Vidhya kala yuvathi manmatha moorthinai thath. He would know everything. Who are experts in knowledge and austerities. Thus ends the prayer of the greaness of Goddess Shakthi. develop interest in duties of the home. Who is like the cupid to those women. Dandakam is that poetrywhere some of the lines have more than 26 syllables.Shyamala. Mathanga kanyam manasa smarami. Jaya Sangeetha rasike. Who wears the crescent as an ornament. Thereis a folk story about how he came about to write this stotra. Jaya Mathanga thanaye. He was afoolish wood cutter. Heis extremely famous for the use of appropriate similes and metaphors. And who holds flower. In this case. And who lives in the forest of Kadambha*. Kuchonnathe kumkuma raga sone. Who has very high breasts. The goad and pundareeka in her hands. the message poetry called Megha Sandesham etc. Mathangi madha shalini. Who plays the veena made of precious gems.Shyamala Dandakam is perhaps the greatest stotra written by himeulogizing the mother goddess . It is said to put forth orange. Mahendra Neela dhyuthi komalangim. Who is blessed with very sweet words. fragrant buds at the roaring of thunder clouds. Matha marakatha shyama. 4 . He has employed a poeticstyle called Dandakam in writing this prayer. Who is exuberant. the wood cutter refusedto allow her in. Jaya Leela shuka priye. 3 Please bless me with a side long glance. Chathurbhuje Chandra kala vathamse. ShyamalaDandakam is supposed to be the first prayer of this wood cutter to Kaliafter he became wise]) Manikhya veenaam upalalayanthim. Who is as green as an emerald. He has written greatdramas like Shakunthalam and great epics like Kumara Sambhavam. Kuryath kadaksham kalyani kadambha vana vasini. I have attempted to retain the same style.Malavikagni Mithram. The princess advised thewood cutter to enter in to a temple of kali. The courtiers of a proud princess made him act asa wise man and made the princess marry him. Who has four hands. rope. 1 I meditate on the daughter of Matanga. Jaya Neelolpala dhyuthe. It very muchresembles prose. Who is of the colour of saffron. Who has a pretty mien which shines like the blue gem. Who blesses with all that is good. unless she makes him wise. sugar cane. when she goes out for awalk and lock himself in. When Kali came back. Who has become lazy due to her exuberance. Pundrekshu pasangusa pushpa bana. Who is my mother. Hasthe namasthe jagadaika matha. arrow. 2 My salutations to that mother of universe. the entire Dandakam is a single sentencefrom start to the end. Oh daughter of sage Mathanga.51 [Kalidasawas perhaps the greatest of the Sanskrit poets. She did that. Madalasam manjula vaag vilasam. *Kadambha is a tree called Nauclea cadamba. rame. Sadararabdha sangeetha sambhavana a sambhrama lola neepasraga badha chooli sanadathrike. Who is Rama. Loka Sambhavithe. * blue lotus flower Dandakam Jaya janani.52 Victory to the daughter of Mathanga. Who makes all the world happy. Who has eye lashes which resemble the flower arrows coming from the playful bow of the God of love. Charu gorchana panga keli lalabhirame. sudha samudranthar udhuyanmani dheepa samrooda vilwadavi Madhya Kalpadhruma kalpa kadambha vasa priye. Who is the daughter of the mountain. . Victory to her who likes the playful parrot. sarva loka priye. Whois extremely pretty with her bluish black hair curls which shine due tothe light emanating from the cold crescent which she wears on her head. Victory to her who resembles Neelothphala* flowers. Who is the consort of Lord Shiva. Who cools down the universe with nectar like words. * Dot in the middle of the forehead Prollasadvalika moukthika srenika chandrika mandalothbhasi lavanyagandasthalanyatha kasthurika pathra rekha samudbhootha sourabhyasambhrantha brungangana geetha santhree bhavan mantra thanthreesware. Who is the darling of all the world. Who is respected by all the world. Shekhari bhootha sheethamsu leka mayookhavalibadha susnigdha neelaalaka sreni sringarithe. Victory to her who enjoys music. Vak sudha sechane. krithivasa priye. Kama leela dhanusannibha brullatha pushpa sandoha sandeha krullochane. Victory to the mother Whois interested always in living in the forest of Kadamba trees which aresimilar to the wish giving Kalapaka trees and which is in the forest ofVilwa trees and which is situated in the gem island in the sea ofnectar. Who is very pretty with her Thilaka* made of musk. Who has her posterior decorated by her dancing hair which has been freed by the raising crescendo of the soulful music. surame. the goddess Lakshmi. Sanumath puthrike. Sarva viswathmike. poorithasesha lokapi vanchapale. Sarvasampathkare. Who wears the ear ornaments made of palm leaves when she plays the musical instrument called Vallaki*. Who is the soul of all the world.strengthened by the several bees . * A stringed instrument similar to Veena Divya halamadho dwelahelala sachakshurandholana sri samakshiptha karanaika neelothphale. which makes one wonder whether it is made by theperspiration on her pretty forehead which has flown down from there andcrystallized on her nose. lime and areca nut Kunda pushpa dhyuthi snigdha dantha vali nirmala lola kallola. Whohas a pretty face which easily showers smiles and which is made byprettier by the areca nut. * Betel leaf.53 Susware. Who is recognized by great sages. Whois with the charming sound of Veena mixed with appropriate beats . Vallaki vadana prakriya lola thali dhala badha thadanga bhoosha viseshanwithe. Who holds the lotus flower in her hand. Kalike. . Sammelanasmera sona dhare. sreephale Whowears ear studs made of neelothphala flowers . Who shows the symbol of jnana (wisdom) Who has all types of wealth. Who shines with her very pretty features. Mugdha mandasmithodhara vyaktha sphural pooga thamboola karpoora gandolkare. Who also assumes the form of Kali. whose shine is more thanthe light of her divine glances that emanate from her very pretty eyeswhich are red colured because of the divine alcoholic spirits drunk byher. Who grants good blessings. Who grants wealth and happiness Sweda bindulla sathphala lavanya nishyandha sandhoha sandeha krunnasika moukthike. Who has very pleasing musical voice. Whohas nose rings. Bhasware. Who grants all wishes for all people of the world. Padmabaswathkare.which rush towards the incenses ofthe marks of musk made on her pretty necks and the light emanating fromthe ornaments she wears in her ears made of very precious gems whichput to shame the light of the universe of the moon. Sreekare. Sidha sammanithe. lime and areca nut)and camphor in her mouth. Jnana mudhrakare. Thamboola* (Betel leaf. Who is voluptuous. Santhothdhyaddhaye. Who is having reddish lips like the Bimba fruits. Whois having the total blemish less luster created by her shining parts ofthe body which are decorated by several garlands and ornaments made byholy gems. Prollasath khundale. Yogibhi poojithe. Shubhe. Who is also very pretty because of all that she wears. Viswa ding mandala vyapi manikhya theja spurath kankanalangruthe. Vasararambha vela samjrumbhamana aravinda prathi dwandwi panidwaye.54 Charu veena dhare. Who wears bangles. Who is the personification of all that is good. Sathkala mandhire. Divyarathnormika dheethithi sthoma sandhyaya mananguli pala vodhyanna khendu prabha mandale. Pakwa bimbha dhare. Rathna keyura rasmi chada pallava prollasath dhorlatha rajithe. Whois having the bright white conch like neck which has arisen from theocean of milk at the time of high tide that too at the moonrise of thevery pretty new youth. Who is the personification of all arts. Vibhramalankruthe. Who always rains the shower of mercy. Sadhubhi poojithe. Sulalithayouanarambha chandrayodhvela lavanya dughdarnawavir bhava th kambhu bibhoka bruth kandhare. Who holds in her hand the pretty Veena. Who is the one in whom there is no two. Whois having the soft sweet reddish smile which comes in waves from thevery pretty set of teeth with its white shine similar to the garlandmade of white jasmine buds. the light of whose gems spread all over the world. Who has two hands which challenge in their beauty the luster of newly opened lotus flowers at the rise of the sun. . Whois pretty because of her two arms which shine like young tendrilsdecorated by the shining armlets made of umpteen rathnas (gems). Mandhare. Sannadha ghandale. Divya rathna prabha banduhrachaanna haaradhi bhoosha samudhyotha mananavadhyanga shobhe. Chith prabha mandale. Who is worshipped by holy people. Adwaye. Who is being worshipped by sages. the king being of devas. Vaibhavan argale. Who has a very attractive speech. Manju sambhashane. Who blesses her devotees with wealth. Vallevibruthkare. Who is worshipped lord by Indra. Vikasitha navakimsuka thara divyamsuka channa charooru shobha para bhootha sindhoora sonaya manendra matanga hasthargale.round andattractive belly button. Who wears silk studded with gems.55 Whohas very pretty fingers which has the luster emanating from her nailsand which are decorated by several rings studded with very preciousjewels which is similar to the luster of the moon. Whoby the shine of the diamond studded bells which are tied to her goldenbelt and which lessen the beauty of the greenish valley of the MountMeru. Divya rathnambare. Whoshines due to pretty greenish black hair which appears like the thinrow of water plants surrounding her lake like deep . Chandrika seethale. Who is being worshipped by all the people of all the three worlds. Charu sinchath kati soothra nirbarsthinanga leela dhanu sinchineedambare. Who plays the sacred veena. * The eternal consciousness Tharakajala neekasa haraa valee smera charu sthana bhoga bharanamanmadhyavallee valee schedha veechi samudhyath samullasa sandarsithakarasoundarya rathna kare. Trilokavanamre. Padmaraghollasanmekhala moukthi sreni shobajitha swarna bhoo bruthale. Who wears ear studs which have great luster. Who is as cool as the moon light. Who is surrounded the holy light of God emanating from the chith*. Who has a look of humility due to the slight bent caused by her very heavy golden breasts. Lasadvrutha gambheera nabhee sarastheera saivala sangakara syama romavalee bhooshane. Hemakumbhopamothunga vakshoja parava namre. . Syamale. Whohas very pretty thighs hidden by the holy cloth which is as red as thefully open flowers of palas* tree and which defeats the prettiness ofthe trunk of Iravatha** which has the pasting of a saffron coat. Kimkara sreekare. Whois an ocean of beauty due to the three wave like lines which are formedin her middle due to a slight bent caused by her very attractive andheavy breasts which are happily pretty due to the luster of severalchains that she wears which resemble a bevy of stars. Whodefeats the lovely sugarcane bow of the God of love in arousingpassionate love by just using the slight shake of her golden belt. Ume. which is shiningly pretty and made of dark flowers. Nirmale. Thathra vignesa durga vatu ksethra palairyuthe. Prahwadevesa lakshmeesa bhoothesa thoyesa vaneesa keenasa daithyesa yakshesavayvagni koteera manikhya sangushta bala thapodhama lakshara sarunyatharunya Lakshmi graheethangri padme. * A holy tree of India with reddish flowers. Rathna simhasane. Who holds lotus flower in her hands. Suruchira navarathna peeta sthithe. Who is very famous. Komala snighdha neelothpalothpaditha ananga thunnera sangakare dara jangalathe. . which because theyare painted red by the plant extracts shines like the reddish risingsun and which are the treasure house of youthful beauty. ** The elephant of Indra which arose from the ocean of milk. Who has very pretty feminine gait. Brahma. Vishnu.56 Who has the ever flowing grace without hindrance emanating from her. Who sits on the jeweled throne. Supadme. and Agni. Vayu. Matha mathanga kanya samoohanvithe. Who sits on the jeweled lotus flower. Rathna padmasane. Who sits in the seat made of the nine precious gems. Projjwale. Shiva. Whohas lustrous and the crescent like nails. Bhairavair ashtabhir veshtithe. Sankapadmadvayopasrithe. Namradik pala seemanthini kunthalasnighdha neela prabha punja samjatha durvangurasangi saranga samyoga ringanna khendujjwale. Who has the form of Parvathy. Vaisravana(God of wealth). Who has a wholly lustrous mien. Who is a dark beauty. Charu leela gathe. Whohas lotus like feet which shine in the light emanating from the crownsof the bent head of Indra. Vishruthe. Susthithe. Varuna. YamaNiryathi. which are bent and saluted bythe wives of the eight lord of directions whose flowing hair isattracted by deer who think is as the luscious grass. Who sits prettily. Who is holy and pure. Who has very beautiful knee caps resembling the quiver of the God of love. Who is being sought by the Conch and the lotus flower. Kanda mulolla sadwarna raji thrayam. Who due to her ebbing youthful vigour shines among the girls in the house of mathanga. Devi vamadhibhi shakthihi sevithe. which has the shiningthree lines on its neck in three different colours. Whopets and plays with that parrot which is the personification of allknowledge. chadu gatha samuchaaranam. Yaksha gandarwa sidhangana mandalair archyase. . Who is being worshipped by Lord Brahma with devotion. Yaksha gandharwa sidhangana mandalair archithe. which keeps on singing pretty songs. Pancha banathmike.57 Who is surrounded by Ganesa. which has shining beaks which are morepretty than the Kimsuka flowers. Who from the beginning of the world is being meditated upon by sages. Lalayanthi parikreedase. Who becomes pleased by the power of Vedic chants. Komala syamalo dhara paksha dwayam. Bhakthimaschedasa vedhasa sthooyase. Who is being served by Goddess Durga and Vama deva. Who is being worshipped by the yakshas. Who is being praised by Kinaaras accompanied by soulful music of the Veena. Bhakthi baajam param sreyase. Who is being worshipped by Vidhyadharas by soulful music made of pretty words. Who is being worshipped by Lord Krishna a great expert in music. Durga. Geetha vidhya vinodhati trushnena krishnena sampoojyase. Gandharwa and Sidha clan. Sravana harana dakshinakwanaya veenaya kinnarair gheeyase. Who is being worshipped by Manmatha (God of love) and his wife Rathi devi. Sarva soubhagya vanchavahirvadhudhir suranam samaradhyase. Who is being worshipped in spring along with love. Mathurka mandalair mandithe. Who is with the eight divine mothers . gandarwas and sidhas. Sarva Vidhya viseshathmakam. kalpase yoginaam manase dhyothase. Who is also being worshipped by all devas with a deep wish to grant them all their desires. Who is being revered by the divine beauties like Manjula and Menaka. Thunda shobhathi dhoori bhavath kisukam tham shukam. Bhairava and Kshethra pala. Manjula menakadhyanga namanithe. Viswa hrudhyena vadhyena vidhyadharair gheeyase. Preethibhajaa vasanthena chaanandithe. Pancha banenarathya cha sambhavithe. Who is the soul of the arrows of the God of love. Who grants great fame to her devotees. which shines withtwo wings of green colour. Who is surrounded by the eight Bhairavas. Who is being worshipped by the women of Yaksha. Who is the form of all sound. Sarva roope. makes the devotee attractive to all males andfemales. Yena vaa yavaka bhakruitheer bavyase tasya vasyabhavanthi sthriya purusha yena vaa sathakumbhadyuthir bhavyase sopiLakshmi sahasarair parikreedathe. Who is everything. Pahi maam. Who is the form of all sacred waters. Sarva thathwathmike. Sarva vidhyathmike. Who is the form of all holy and sacred symbols Who is the form of goddess of female principles. Sarva Theerthathmike. Sarva vargathmike. Kinna sidhyedwapu shyamalam komalam Chandrachoodanwitham thavakam dhyatha thasya kelivanam nandanam thasyabhadrasanam bhoothalam. Devi Thubhyam nama. Who is the form of all holy chants to god. Who is the form of all sacred platforms. Who is the form of all divisions. Sarva sarvathmike. Who is the form of all musical sounds. Who whenmeditated upon as the one who has he reddish colour of dawn similar tothe juice of red cotton. Sarva mantrathmike. Who when meditated upon as theone who holds the crystal chain in one hand. the knowledge filled bookin another. Who is the form of all souls. Who is the form of all knowledge. Goddess Saraswathi appears as his servant andGoddess Lakshmi as the one obeys all his orders. Srava yantrathmike. . would grant all occultpowers to the devotee and make him feel that the ocean is his pool forplaying. thasya gheer devatha kimkari thasya chajnakarisree swayam. Who is the form of all yoga. Devi thubhyam nama. Pahi maam. Sarvage. Sarva nadathmike. Sarva peedathmike. Sarva shakthyathmike. Who when meditated upon as the one who has a goldencoloured body grants the devotee all sort of wealth and makes him livehappily. makes knowledge flowfrom the devotee's mouth in the form of prose and poems. Sarva viswathmike. the entire earthappears as his seat. Who is the form of all philosophy. Devi thubhyam nama. Who when meditated upon as prettily greenishlustrous form wearing a crescent on her head. Who is the form of all universes. great gardens are his kitchen gardens. tasya vakthrantharal gadya padyathmika bharathinissareth. and the goad and rope in other hands. Pahi Maam. Jagan mathruke. Sarva shabdathmike.58 Pani padmadwaye nakshamalamapisphatikeem jnanasarathmakam pustakangusam pasa bibrathiyenasanchinthyse. Sarva yogathmike. in the bank of Ganges. And who has lotus hands.com My gratefulness to that great web site. Siddhi Lakshmi Sthuthi Siddhi Lakshmi Sthuthi Translated by P. sthana baara namitha. pleases save me. shudha vastrothareeyaa. Sitala Ashtakam . in the yagas. Who is the mother of the universe. who is serious. Lakshmi divyair gajendrai mani gana khachithai snapitha Hemakhumbai. Swethe cha aswa yuthe. Please save me. In the Gokula. Aakaara Brahma roopena Omkaram Vishnu mavyayam. This great stotra addressed to goddess Lakshmi is expected to give you the power to get occult powers. Ramachander [Sidhi means power but in this context means occult power. My salutations to Lakshmi of Power. In conch. Sidhi Lakshmi.stutimandal. Nithyam saa Padma hasthaa mama vasathu gruhe sarva mangalya yukthaa. Lakshya Lakshmi Namosthuthe. In the tip of Kadamba plants. great Lakshmi and Lakshmi of aim. may always live in my house with all auspiciousness. This stotra is different from Sidha Lakshmi stotra. on the elephants.59 Who has all forms. Ya saa Padmasanastha vipula kati thatee Padma pathrayathakshi. in the houses of kings. Salutations to the holy goddess Om. Let That Goddess Lakshmi. in bulls. Maha Lakshmi. Yaa sri Padmavane Kadambha shikare Raja Gruhe Kunjare. Vishnu who is "Om" with his form of the primeval Brahmam does never perish. That divine Lakshmi sitting on a lotus pose with broad thigh and hips.] 1. 2. R. who resides in the forest of lotus flowers. Salutations to the holy goddess. I have taken the text of this stotra from www. Ya Sri Thishtathi sarvadha mama gruhe bhooyad sada nischala. Salutations to the holy goddess. Sidhi also means completion. Who is bent due to the size of her breasts. Who is being bathed by the gem studded divine elephants using a golden pot. vrushe cha yugale cha yoopa sthithe. 3. Shanke deva kule Narendra bhavane Ganga thate Gokule. whose navel is deep. in those owning horses. Gambheera avartha nabhee. In white colour. in the clan of devas. Pleas save me. always stay in my house without moving from there. in the palaces. who wears clean cloths and upper cloths. With eyes similar to the lotus leaf. Oh Goddess who cools. Oh Goddess who cools. Sitale jwara dagdasya poothi gandha yuthasya cha. who holds broomstick and pot in her hand. Ramachander [Sitala is the goddess of Epidemics. Lakshmir Bheejam. the root is Goddess Lakshmi. 4 He who stands in the middle of water and worships you. Ishwara Uvacha: Lord Shiva said: Vandeham Sitalam devim rasabhastham digambaraam. She is the North Indian version of the village Goddess Mari and is usually portrayed as a woman sitting on a donkey holding a broom in one hand and a winnowing fan in the other. 3 I salute the Goddess who cools who cures all diseases. Who is nude. Sitala devatha. she is Sitala (cool one) because she brings down fever. 1 I pray that Goddess who cools who rides on a donkey. . Vandeham Sitalam devim. But this prayer is very popular in Kerala where in olden times people used to consider it as an effective antidote against all diseases. The sage (author) is Maha deva. Vishphotaka bhayam goram gruhe thasya na jayathe. She might be naked or wearing a red dress. Yamasadhya nivarthatha visphotaka bhayam mahath. And such diseases would never visit his house ever. Bhavani Shakthi. usually found in the North Indian states and there the whole country side prays to her when there is an epidemic. the goddess is She who cools. The meter is Anushtup. For curing all diseases with eruptions.] Asya sri Sitala stotrasya Mahadeva rishi. Visphotaka bhayam goram kshipram thasya pranasyathi. sarva visphotaka nivruthaye jape Viniyoga: For the prayer to the Goddess who cools. sarva roga bhayapaham. the strength is Goddess Bhavani and chant is initiated. The one who is afflicted by thirst who calls. Would get rid of his fear for diseases of eruption within no time. And prayer to whom removes the great fear of eruptive diseases. And who holds the winnowing fan over her head.60 Sitala Ashtakam [Octet on Her who is cool] By Lord Shiva Translated by P. R. Anushtup Chanda. 2 Sitale Sitale chethi yo brooyath daha peeditha. Yasthwa udhaka madhyethu druthwa poojayathe nara. Marjani kalaso petham soorpalankrutha masthakam. Would completely abolish the fear of the terrible eruption. To the old Keralite. 5 Oh Goddess who is cool. The first letter of the first 45 slokas of this prayer is used to form the Swayamavara (free choice of one's consort) Manthra given at the end of this prayer. 8 To the diseases caused by sin. Regular reading of the prayer followed by meditation on the Swayamvara Manthra is supposed to help one to marry the bride/groom that they are looking for.61 Pranashta chakshusha pumsasthwa mahur jeevanaoushadam. Are destroyed just by thinking about you. thanujan rogan nrunam harasi dusthyajan. no medicines have been suggested. the daughter of Himalayas did thapas addressed to Lord Shiva so that she can marry him. R. Sitale.] . to the one who is affected by high fever. 6 Oh Goddess who is cool. Visphotaka bhaam goram gruhe thasya na jayathe. Ramachander [Goddess Parvathi. And he who meditates on you would never ever face death. Sicknesses that refused to get cured and To the one. whose body has burst to eruptions. 9 You look like a thread of lotus stem and live between belly and heart. And I do not see anyone who is like a mother to them. Mrunala thanthu sadruseem nabhi hrun Madhya samsthidham. And to the one who has bad smelling wounds and. Thwam yekam Sitale dathrem nanyam pasyami devatham. You are like a rain of nectar. Yasthwam sanchinthayeth devithasya mruthyurna jayathe. Visphotaka vigeernanam thwam ekamrutha varshini. Ashtakam Sitala devya yo nara prapate sthadha. Will never face the fead of eruptions in his house swayamvara Parvathi Stotram Swayamvara Parvathi Stotram [Prayer to Parvathi seeking to marry the husband of her choice] By Sage Durwasa Translated by P. This great prayer is addressed to her. except you. 10 The man who reads this octet on the cool goddess always. It is told that you are the only living medicine. Also to the one who has lost his eye. yea chanye daruno nrunam. Na manthro na oushadam thasya papa rogasya vidhyathe. you help us to get rid of. 7 Even serious terrible diseases like mumps. Gala ganda gruha roga. THwadanu dhyana mathrena sitale yanthisamkshayam. Shambhum samudhisya sanairupetam. Paryuchyitham kucha bhare jaghane ganam yath. Shwamanju samkwanitha kankana kinkineeni. Aakamra nagdha rasanam bhavatheem nireekshe. In your palace situated in the mountains. which is like the white snow on the mountain. Nirdhootha kundala mudanchitha gharma lesam. And who is like the wish giving tree. thava thani shive. Oh Goddess Who has eyes of new youth. Whose neck shines with various garlands that you wear. 5 . kadha prapadeena venim. And the childhood plays you engaged yourself. who always worship you. 3 Oh Goddess who is the darling Of Lord Shiva Who became Lalitha by your penance while you were a lass. 2 The anklets making the sound 'Hreem' while you walk. Kshemangarani jana kalaya khelanaani. with our head touching them. Sambhavaye nirjjara dharu kalpam. Yogena balya vayaso lalitham purasthaath. Who is red like the flower of Bandhooka tree.62 Om Bandhooka varnaam arunam sugathram. almost invisible middle. Who is having a healthy body. 1 We salute you Mother Parvathi. Dhuryam vilasamaya makshnee krusam vilaghne. Kamam kumari. Who has a very big and firm breasts. Nirdhwani kankana mudhagra kuchandha mandhar. Hreem mandharani charanagra gathi prapathe. Drageva kanda vilasath kankormi koughaam. And your bangles which make the sound 'Kilu kila'. Ambhoja mrudhweem abhilasha dathreem. Who has a very thin. And who has a very heavy buttocks. Badhnami Thatha gruha kandhuka khelanam they. Who does penance directed to please Shiva. Bless us with good life and fulfill our desires. Sri kanda bhamini. Vithrastha kesamabhitha schala deekshanantham. Giryalpa mugdha vishadham nava youvanam sree. Paryuthsako asmi sathatham janani praseedha. 4 Please bless us. smarami. And whose waist is decorated by the belt made of gold. Who fulfills all desires. We salute you by falling at your feet. Who is as soft as the lotus flower. 9 To test your devotion. Paryaya peena kucha kumbha vishumbhadangi. when Lord Shiva. Made in to ashes The god of love by his third eye. Was the Goddess and let her look after us. Who did solitary penance and meditation. he came in the form of a young Brahmachari. Madhya sthitha rahasi pancha huthaasananam. Oh Goddess Parvathi and I sing your praise. Sitting in between the five burning fires. When you play ball in your father's house. By the heat of her great and horrifying penance. Drakthena samsrithapadam bhvatheem bhajama. With loud laughter. Giryathmaje. And burning earth and other globes of the universe. Nidhyaya manasa drusa muhoor indu choodam. And started a horrific penance with Shiva in her heart. Deergham pareekshithu manukshana makshi pantham. Dhekantha vaethinamupethya thapascharantham. we worship you Goddess. 7 Our salutations to you Oh pretty daughter of the mountain. And upon your moving away from him in great anger. . With face coated with tinge of sweat. Who went to Lord Shiva with extreme devotion. Yogeswaram prachura bhakthi gireeesa maraa. Gehe nije varanadhamalasath karabhjaam. Who felt insulted and sorrowful. Vithrasa dhathri. Ye kechidheeswari bhajanthi tha yeva dhanya. with sound of your bangles. He showed his true form and you surrendered at his feet.63 We consecrate in our mind that form of yours. And with your very tall moving breasts. With your glances shifting with the ball. With your hair getting loose and waving here and there. And started testing you by talking ill about Lord Parameshwara. Paryakula purahare hrudhayam nidhaya. Aakamkshaya pari charishnumanakulaam thwam. madana daha mahavamana. 8 Always seeing God who wore the crescent in her inner eye. pari pahi sada shive na . Karyasthapo vidhadhi kusalaani bhoobruth. Yogyam vatorva purupa sthitharathma bhakthim. Thatha drusena thapasa jagad anda bhaajaam. 6 For fulfillment of our desires. With constantly moving ear drops. Sakshaath gireesa mavadhooya rushaa prayathe. With anxiety and did service to him with a pleasant mien. you broke. Left your bashfulness and embraced him who was nervous. Breaking in to a pleasant smile and So please bless us. And Oh mother Parvathi please do bless us. Drageva sathwara mapathrapayaa nivrutham. Spashtanu bimbitha thanum vibhudhapagam thaam. Taking the form of the Slow moving Mandakini of the heavens. The courage of the killer of the God of Love. And other very attractive characteristics. Rudrani dakshina karabuja muthamange. 13 Shiva by luck of getting you. Draguthsmitham purabhidha parirabdhamangam. Neehara bhanu dara muchalitham vareethum. And you by the teasing words of your friends.64 Vyhaari noopura mudanchitha manda haasam. Your sweating hands were held by he holds the Pinaka. The corner of your eyes became reddish because of your passion. Oh Goddess Bhavani. Drushtwasu raga rabhasodhaya sona konam. With half closed eyes. Prasthara harinee shive janani praseeda. Uthsweda vepadhu pinaka bhrutha graheetham. But becoming completely mesmerized by your love to him. And Oh consort of Rudra. 10 In your own home. Yoge nave thava Bhavani shivani dadhyath. Rishtapaham bhavathu bharthru nakhendu bimba. Prathyagra raga vivasam mama tham nidehi. please keep that hand on our head and bless. Mohavahaam tribhuvanasya bhajamahe thwam. And with slow laugh sounding. Bhadra makhenduna manaadha bhi veekshaneshu. Woke up from his yogic sleep with alacrity. Sakampa mali vachanair vihithabhimukhyam. . Drushtidwayam thava kara grahane sthitham na. 11 Being terribly scared of the bangles of snake that he wore. And please use your hand and bless us and remove all our bad luck. you took in your hand the wedding garland. with sweet teasing pretty words. You wedded the God who wore the crescent. like the pretty and soft sound of anklets. Gathya nithambha mandaraya salajjai. Hrudhyaischa vibhrama gunair madhanari dhairya. And attracted all the three worlds and I sing your praise. Radhekshanai rasa kalakshara vag vilasai. Swasthahi kankana vilokana bheetha bheetham. 12 Being reflected clearly in the crescents of the nails of your husband. 14 Bashful by the movements of your buttocks when you walk slow. we surrender to you. We do not see them different from two effective arrows. Shwalakshya thantha manaso vimukhee bhavanthi. Pure light on your head. It Looks as if goddess Lakshmi is on your lotus like face And two royal fans are fanning from both sides of your face. Nandanu bhoothi rasike jnani praseeda. And shivering when subject to sudden embraces by him. You increased his pleasure a lot and Oh Mother. Udwena nadhai hatath pari rambhaneshu. Sannahya thena dayithena manoja vidhyaa. Is pleased by you in the sports of love making. 17 With your flowing hairs fully decorated. 19 Your moving eyelids remind us of the sugar cane bow. Telling equally interesting stories when he tells you some. And let that always pleasant looking face be within our mind. Yam nadhamadhi munayo nigamokthi gumphe. Bhimbhoka dambara brutho nibhrthanukampa. Nyanchad pateera thilake nitile vibhanthee. and Oh mother. Pushpollasad bahula sourabha lobhaneeyam. Rinchalika thava shive niti lalakaanaam. Oh Great Goddess. Kallolitham thava maheswari samsrayama. 18 Oh Goddess Parvathi with the sandal thilak on your forehead. Samyag bruvow thava vilasa bhoovow smarama. Of the God of love and Oh Goddess with pretty form. By the scented and newly opened Kalpaka flowers. Kamra sitha sitha rucha sravanantha deergha. Samugdha manmadha sarasana charu roope. Hrun Madhya gooda nihitham hara dairya lakshyam. Pinchathapathra ruchira hrudhi na samindham. be pleased with us. Manju prasanna mukha padma vihari Lakshmi. Pathyu pramodha janani. Kalyana dhama sasi khanda makhana shobha. . And seeing you mentally dejected.65 Prathyukthi dhana viramanna vasath kadhashu. Lord Shiva. please be pleased with me. And wearing the piece of moon which showers. And waving and moving curls of hair on both side of it. 16 Seeing the great Vedic seers tired when he teaches them. Yanmoola yanthritha kadaksha sarair vibhinnam. 15 Suddenly bending your moon like face not able to see his eyes. And transported to pleasure. janani praseedha. Aimed at disturbing the mental courage of Lord Shiva. Kalyana kunthala bharam nava kalpa vallee. Which has three lines and is the birthplace. Bhimbambhuja janma madhupa sathi. 20 Very pretty with white and black blending well. For are you not a gem yourself and kissed by gems. . Magnam prabhasamudaye thava ganda bimbham. 21 Your cheeks applied with musk and prettily shining. your reddish lips. Which is decorated by the spot of red saffron. In embracing the enemy of Daksha. And reddish like the fully open Bandhuka flowers. Vandamahe kanaka mangala suthra shobha. Are more dear than his soul to Lord Shiva. Akshama hema kadakangadha rathna shobham. Oh Goddess Agaja. Sreni sagandha madhuram dishananthare na.66 Sanmathuka mayi bhavanthu pinaki vakthra. And prettiness of which is increased by application by lac. And it is extremely pretty by your smile. thava bandhu jeeva. Of the holder of the bow Pinaka. 24 Please bless me who has approached you for protection. thava kanda naalam. they kadaksha. Reflecting the light of gems of your ear drops. And the bees going round the lotus like face. Pranadhapi pravirala smitha lobhaneyam. By keeping on my head both your hands. Oh Mother Ambika is always in our mind. And let the glance from them protect us. Chithe vibhathu sathatham mani kundalodhya. And its length extending up to her ears. are your eyes. Sandeeptha kumkuma valithraya bangi ramyam. 22 Oh daughter of the mountain. Dakshari gada pari rambha rasanukoolam. Lagnabhirama mruganabhi vichithra pathram. paniyugam thwadheeyam. Which shines by the many bangles and armlets it has. Which are very help full to you when you are in love. Dranthanu bimbha pari chumbithamambike na. Laakshavilam janani. Sthano sada bhgwatha priyatha nidhanam. Raksharthamathra mama moordhani dathswa nithyam. Sthanee kurushwa girije. Mandardshikaswara vikaswara nadha vidhya. Full of lover's tiff and also filled with pity. 23 We salute your throat shining with the golden mangalya Sutra. Sandharbha garbhamgaje. And do we not keep it well within our mind and worship it. Of the seven musical notes. Nirvasithe vasathu may dishanam arali. Decorated by moving garlands over it. In the centre of your banyan leaf like thin belly. Garvapahe vata dalasya thanoodharanthe. 26 Oh. Kumbha dwayee lalitha sambrutha rathna malam. hrudhi sandha dhana. And Oh prettiest one of the world. Chitha prassothi jaya kahala kanthi jangha. thava karma nithambha bimbam. 27 Let your buttocks which are having the prettiness. 25 Shining like the forehead of the elephant Airavatha. And which is said to be the seat of your greatness. Your pretty thighs. Which are the subject of the love of Lord Shiva. Who are like swans to stay in your pond like belly button.67 Jambhari kumbhi varakumbha nibhamuroja. bhavayama. SAmbhavitham bhuvana sundari. Defeats the round tusks of Airavatha elephant. Of the wheels of chariot of the God of love. 28 Oh pretty goddess Parvathi. And the long soft round Banana trees in beauty. Syandhanu raga madhavari purari chetha. and please allow us. we think about them. Rathna bhayordhwa gathaya parithobhiramamam. And is the place of origin of the hairy creeper. Machedasi sphurathu mara radhanga bhangeem. 29 Ornamented with musical sound making gold anklets. shive. . Yugmam thwadheeya maga nandhini chinthayama. Mugdhollasath kanaka noopura nagdha naanaa. Oh mother. And which is hidden by pure silk cloths. Prachhanam amba. Uchair ddhadhana mathipi varatha nidhanam. Come in to my mind as memory. And we salute you and request you to be in our mind. Which Lord Shiva likes. Sarvavaloka ruchi medhura roma vallee. Is your belly button which crowns your beauty. Goddess who kills the pride of others. And which is decorated by chains of pearls. Swachanda rathna rasana kalithanthareeya. Nirvyooda bhasi thava nabhi sarasya gadhe. Shambhor bhujair anudhinam nibhidangapali. And daily embraced tightly are your two breasts. Sannaga bandha mani venu kamooru kandam. Nandama sundari. Bandhi kruthendra gaja pushkara mugdha rambham. And I meditate on these differing aspects of yours. Asking for pardon. goad. Sambhavaye hrudhi Shive. Chandrardha charu makuta nava padma samstha. Are sounding cries of victory over the horn of the god of love. And we salute that feet which has been touched. Falls at your feet with his crown touching them. By the tufted head of Shiva. Amboruhakha sukrothoth kara paka mekam.68 And over it the various gem studded and shining calves. Rudraani pasa sruni chapa saragra hastha. thava Shakthi bedham. The nails of which reflect your pretty form. Who fall at your feet daily and please allow us to pray them. Dambhoruham bhuvana mangala madriyanthe. Who exists in between the six chakras within me. Oh Goddess. Grushta grayo pranadishu pranaya prakope. Who holds the rope. Mandhara kundha sushama kara pallavodhyath. Rudrapriye. Punyaakshadhama pusthaka poorna kumbha. ornaments and garlands. And another aspect of you is Goddess Lakshmi who is with Vishnu. Yad pankajanma nilayam kara padma shumbha. pada payojayosthe. Mishtaam gathim janani. And who is anointed with new saffron paste. In beauty and we remember them both. Rakthambarana malya dhara. 31 I offer my heart at your feet Bhavani. japabha. Please grant me all the pleasures . Kasthuri kathilakinee. Who wears red cloths. Who wears the thilak of Musk on her forehead. Which became the cause of well being of the world. Ashtanga patha sahitham pranathosmi labdhu. And make hairless the great devas and Asuras. Oh mother. Gadwanga pani makutena thadha thadha sam-. Who has the shine of the red hibiscus flower. The sword bearing Lord Shiva. 32 Oh Goddess who is the consort of Lord Rudhra. Uthunga daithya sura moulibhiruhyamano. 33 In your hand held lotus was born the God of creation. 30 When you are pretending to be angry over a lover's tiff. Hrudhyarpanam mama mrujanthu thadha thwadhanga. thava padabhja bhavaa paraagaa. Mudhya dravidhyuthi bhavediha saanu bimbham. bow and arrow in her hand. Dadhya sukhaani mama chakra kalandharastha. nava kumkumardhra. . You are light red in colour and dispenser of mercy. You are the goddess of the entire universe. bhuvaneswareem thwam. maayaam. 37 You are the Darling of Shiva. Madhye kadambha vana masthitha rathna dolaam. And you wear a crown with crescent and live in a freshly opened lotus. bhavatheem Bhajantha. You play the strings of gem studded veena with your tip of nails. By your lotus like hands. Shambhu priyam sasi kalaa kalithavathamsaam. trinethram. Sambhavithabhaya varaam kusa pasa paanim. Shumbhajjapa ruchamapara krupaam upase. 34 In your hands which win in prettiness the mandhara and jasmine flowers. Rakthaam varaa bhaya viraaji kararavindhaam. Varthamahe manasi sandhadadheem nithantha. 38 Yu ride on great steeds. Oh Goddess. 35 You play in the gem studded swing in the forest of Kadambha. You are very pretty in your deep blue coloured body.69 SAndhediveethu Bhavatthi hyadi na sthrinethra. You hold rope. Aarooda thunga thuragaam mrudu bahu valleem. Sampad pradhana nirathaam. You are the giver of wealth to your devotees . . jaya jaya akhila dharma moorthe. Aaropithaa makhila santhanane pragathbham. And so please bless me with all three eyes and live in my mind. And Oh stealer of mind. I worship you mentally. madhurangi. You wear the crescent on your head. Aaradhayami Bhavathi manasa mamnognam. And we pray you who are sweet. You hold the garland of Rudraksha and in the other the pot of nectar. Udhyannakhagra mukharee krutha rathna veenaam. You have three eyes and you are an expert in the. You are of blood red colour and show symbol of blessing and care. 36 You always carry in your mind the well being of your devotees. Thathwathmikaam Bhagwatheem. And you fondle the parrot keeping it on your lap and we bow to you. Karmathmike. Athyantha neela kamaneeya kalebharam thwaam. Aarooda pasa sruni vethra latham. You show signs of protection and blessing by two of your hands And hold rope and goad in your other hands. And so we pray to you. Udwela Madhya vasatheem. Uthsanga lalitha manogna sukhee mupasay. you live in the middle of milky ocean. goad and cane stick in your hands. Creation and upkeep of all beings. You have very soft hands. great goddess and a great lady. Shannamasi thwamadhi daivathamaksharaanaam. Sidelong look bathe us totally. vithara devi. BHkthyai namosthu bhuvanaabhi matha prasoothyai. And showering nectar like merciful. And salutations to her who is the visible God to all sages. Victory to you who is personification of all dharma. SAmarjya samya gabhishincha druganjalair na. Sri kama vairi vapurardha haraanubhava. 43 Oh Goddess. Kinnama daivathamihasthi samastha moorthe. the enemy of God of love. Harthyai namosthu vidhi Vishnu harathma shakthyai. Please wipe away the heat of our sins. Rishtopa guhana sudhaplutha manasasya. Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Victory to you who the divine and holy mother. Karthrai namosthu jagathonikhila sya bharthyai. Salutations to her who is the strength of fate. who is saluted by Lord with six heads and the elephant headed one. And you are the goddess of the entire world and so please. whose name is fit to be worshipped? Ya kapi viswa jana mohana divya mayaa. Kalmaasha gharmma pisunaan karuna mruthardhrai. . Prakasyathe Jagadheeswari. dayavaokaan. You occupied half the body of shiva. 42 Salutations to her who does creation. Victory to you who has three fold form and duties. Whose heart is filled with joy due to loving embrace. 39 Victory to you. And so in this world. Thushtya sthithe. You are the nature of the three fold nature.70 Chinmathrike jaya. jaya Triguna swaroope. 41 You are the holy aspect which attracts the entire world. Thwannama viswa manu shakthi kalam thwadanyath. 40 You are the goddess of the six letters. Give light to us who are dumb and depressed and look after us. Mukthyai namosthu muni mandala drusya moorthyai. who is the soul of duty. Shad vakthra hasthi mukha jushta padasya bharthu. upkeep and destruction. Salutations to her who grants wealth and salvation to people. And you are the strength in each atom of the world. sa thwamasman. Varna thryodhitha manu prakruthisthwameva. Mookan anya saranaan pari pahi dheenaan. Drushtya nipeeya vadanendu makshinange. Who has a moon like face is looked at lovingly by her husband Shiva. And who is the goddess who sits happily on the left lap of Lord Shiva. By mind. in present and in future. Who is killer of Chanda And who is the golden daughter of Himalayas. 46 Salutations and salutations oh Goddess. From you. become popular with all. Roopaam paramesa mahishim. Bhakthanukampini. darling of Vishnu. The ever beautiful one. haimavathi. Shatha kruthu prabruthya marthya thathyabhi pranathyapa. Swahethi sagara suthethi. He would Become famous and pretty. Swapna praja gara sushupthi shupthishi vang manongai. 45 Oh Queen of Shiva who has an ever shining form. . And get a very long life span. Devi namo namasthe. 47 He who reads in the morning. And I salute you to get this blessing. Neehara saila thanayethi. We pray you as Swaha*. Hey Chandi. mamasthu thava prasadath. And the daughter of the great mountain. hari priyethi. Yanthantharam bhavithru bhootha bhavam maya yath. Herambha shakthi dhara nandini. bhavathim bhajama. Of Swayamvara. Krama prasruthwara smitha prabhanchidasya pankaje. In sleep. In past. this great mantra. * The wife of the fire God Harasphurath kucha gire. Yea thu swayamvara maha sthava manthrametham. hara jeeva nadhe. Prathar naraa sakala sidhi karam japanthi. will get occult powers. Who is the life partner of Lord Shiva. Aaropya mayurapi deergamami labhanthe. Who is of the golden colour. He would get wealth. Bhoothi prabhava jana ranjana keerthi soundharya.71 Please throw your glances on me and bless me. surapagethi. vyahara roopa sushamethi. by words and by my action. Nithyam thwadarchana kalasu samastha methath. hema varne. Let me be able to worship you always. in dream and even when I am awake. Who is worshipped by Vishnu and other greats. 44 Oh Goddess who has pity on her devotees. divine river. Who wears ornaments over her chest. hari pramukhdhi vandhye. Hari swaroopini. pradhak prakasa. Who has an extremely pretty form. daughter of ocean. Who is the mother to Lord Ganesha and Subrahmanya. Who wears garlands of Rudraksha beads. She who is fierce in yoga. Devi Gayathri chanda. swa sakhee karabhyam. Dhyanam Shambhum jagan mohana roopa varnam. Please attract to me the face all movable and immovable things towards me. vara pradhe. Gayathri is the meter.72 Hara priye. daughter of the mountain. and attract. Please do not make any more delay in destroying my poverty . 48 When Devendra and other devas worship at your feet. dara darendra kanyake. . Devi giri puthree swayavara devatha. Mantra (Chant) Om hreem yogini yoginee yogeswari yoga bhayamkari sakala sthawara jangamasya mukha hrudayam mama vasam aakarshaya aakarshaya swahaa. Oh giver of blessings. You become joyous and sport a bewitching smile. And who is the daughter of the mountain. Goddess of yoga. Who has many friends serving her. And Oh goddess who applies paste of turmeric on her body. Swaha. Who wears her smile as her ornament. adept in yoga. smithadyaam. Haridhraya samanwithe. Brahma is the saint. Sambeebrathi madri sutham bhajeyam. Swayamvara Mantram (chant for choosing one's consort one self) Nyasam Asya sri swayam vara manthrasya Brahma Rishi. Vilokya lajjakulitham. Mama Abhesha sidhyarthe Jape Viniyoga. For the Chant of Swayam vara. daridhrathaam hara drutham. attract. That steals the heart of the world. Madhooka maalam. Consort of Shiva who has the colour. And this chant is being done so that my wishes are fulfilled. the daughter of the mountain. Who looks like she is very bashful. Om Hreem adept in yoga. Goddess is the Swayamvara. Oh Darling of Shiva. Which increases steadily and lights all surroundings. 2. Who gets decorated by the garland made out of tyinn the hairs. *Sitting on a dias folding the left leg and leaving free the right leg. the Tantriks believe that she is easily approachable. Thwaam easwareem asraye. flower sword and a pair of scissors. Since she is considered as mother. Goddess of all with a body filled with groups of pride. Mathar neela Saraswathi pranamatham Soubhagya sampath pradhe. Hoom phatkara mayee thwameva saranam manthrathmike maadrusaam. to me you are the only place of surrender. who has a smiling face. Who has three eyes similar to the fully open blue lotus flowers. Vachameeswari . who grants all luck and wealth. lotus and sword. R. Here is a very rare octet addressed to her from a book called Neelathanthra. Mayananga vikara roopa lalanaa bindwardha chandrathmike. 4. Phullendheevara lochana thraya yuthe karthree kapalothphale. Unlike Kali. Karunya varanidhe. Who decorates her pretty hip with hide of tiger and also ringing bells. bhaktha kalpa lathike. she holds in her hand skull. Most of her followers do not see her different from Goddess Kali. Oh goddess who has a form that is the combination of Maya bheeja. who shines due to ornaments like snake. Souubhagya amrutha varshanena kkrupayaa sincha thwamasma drusam. Of two freshly cut blood drenched heads. Vygra thwak pariveetha Sundara kati vyadhootha gandangithe. Oh goddess of words. And who wears skull. who is the one who does.73 Tara Ashtakam Tara Ashtakam [Octet addressd to Goddess Tara] Translated by P. Prathyaa leeda pada sthithe shiva hrudhi smerana nambhoruhe. sarvartha sidhi pradhe. Who has three eyes which are like the blue lotus flowers. Some people believe that Bhagalamukhi is her external manifestation. Sadhya krutha galadhraja parimalanmunda dwayee moordhaja. 3. destroy my fear. She also has a temple in Ghatagaon. Sarve garva samooha poorutha thano sarpadhi veshojjwale. Grandhee sreni nrumunda dhama lalitha bheeme bhayam nasAYA. you are my only hope and so I surrender to you. Salutations to mother Saraswathi who is of blue colour. . There is a great temple dedicated to her in Tarapith. Who gives ability to create all types of literary works in prose and poems. Moorthisthe janani thridhama gatitha sthooladhi sookshmaa paraa. Oh macro goddess. Gadhya praakrutha padhya Jatha rachanaa sarvaswa sidhi pradhe. Bengal. Who sits in the heart of Shiva in prathyaleeda* pose. wish giving tree to devotees. Ramachander [Tara meaning "Star" is the second among the Dasa Maha Vidhyas. near Bhubaneswar in Orissa. who is sea of mercy. Oh Goddess. Gadganjaadha dhathee thwameva saranam . the giver of all wealth and power. And root letters like "Hum phat". Neelendhivara lochana thraya yuthe. Vedhaanam nahi gocharaa kadamapi prapthaam thamasraye. Please kindly make me wet with the rain of the nectar of great luck.] 1. She is also called Neela SaraswathI. And this form is not understood by the Vedas and I surrender to that form which I have got. micro and also divine. Yakshas. And those devas shine in this world without any equal because of it. great dhanavas . Vishnu and shiva. Daithya dhanava pungavascha khacharaa vyagradhikaa janthavo. Without being even able to see those who meditate on you. Dakinins and the very angry killers run away speedily from them. Lakshmi sidha ganancha paduka mukhaa sidhisthadhaa varina. Prathar madhyahna kale cha Sayahna niyatha suchi 10. nagas. power to travel in sky. Ghosts. Vikhyathim chapi lokeshu prapyanthe mokshamapnuyath. Sthambaschapi ranangane gaja gataa sthambhasthadhaa mohanam. Due to the dust of your lotus like pair of feet touching their crowns. magical powers. Oh mother without any doubt. attracting the world. Matha twath pada devane hi vimukho yo mandhadhee sevathe. dead souls. 6. And even that form of yours is gross. devils. 8. Keerthim kanthim cha nairujyam sarveshaam priyathaam vrajeth. Oh Goddess. Labhathe kavithaam divyaam sarva Sasthra vidh bhavedh. And he who serves Devendra and others who are not interested in worshipping you. Matha sthwath pada pankaja dwaya raja mudhrangakodeerina. 7. Thwannama smaranath palaayanaparaa drushtum cha saktha na they. Good people attain salvation and who splits in to the forms of Shiva and Brahma.evil spirits who travel in the sky. 5. Kanthi kantha mano bhavasya bhavathi kshudropi vachaspathi.74 Oh mother your body is made of made of the trinity names brahma. the devas killed their enemies in war. power to control elephants. Tharashtakamidham ramyam bhakthiman ya paden nara. Power to stop water. Wealth. And others destroy themselves thinking that no one is equal to them. Samsarambhudhi majjane patu thanudevendra mukhyaan suraan. groups of Rakshasas. Dakinya kupitha anthakascha manujam matha kshanam bhoothale. by the service of your feet man as per his desire gets. Thasya sthree parameswari trinayana bramadhi samyathmana. Yath padambhuja sevaya sukrthino gachanthi sayujyatham. Sthey devaa jayasangare vijayino nisseshamange nissange mange kathaa. Devoham bhuvanenamay sama ithi spardham vahantham pure. And spent their time in the sea of materialism is a real fool. 9. Lakkshmee naswaraam prapya bhukthwa bogaan yadhepsithaan. Asuras. Matha sthwath pada sevayaa khalu nrunaam sidhyanthi they they gunaa. And he gets prettiness of god of love and even a fool gets mastery over knowledge. Thathulyam niyatham yada surbherame nasam vrujanthi swayam. You are the consort of Lord Parameshwara by serving whose lotus like feet. . Bhootha pretha pisacha Rakshasa ganaa yakshancha naagadhipaa. 11. Thulasi Stotram Thulasi Stotram By Sage Pundareeka Translated by P. this sacred stone. . After purification in the morning. R. Tulasi was the wife of Jalandhara. Who is the darling wife of Lord Vishnu. Yet another version recites that Sarasvati's curse once turned Lakshmi into a Tulasi plant and forced her to live on the earth causing Vishnu to come down from Heaven and stay near her as the Salagrama. Brahma and others. It is also said that Vishnu abducted Tulasi to help Shiva kill the demon. It seems he used to worship the Lord with lotus flowers. Vishnu desired her to cast off her body and stay with him in spirit. she was married to Vishnu. the old man turned in to the idol of Vishnu and all the lotus flowers he worshipped earlier was on the body of Lord Vishnu’s idol. And his fame will spread all over the world and at the end he would get salvation. Sri Lakshmi's hair grew into a plant. Devotees believe that if the leaves of Thulasi are offered to Lord Vishnu. She is also called Vrinda. which is also eulogized in the Puranas. It seems Ravana tried to molest her. There is also a story in Uthara Ramayana about a lady who was doing prayers to become the wife of Vishnu. Namas thulasi Kalyani. Being beautiful and virtuous. There are many mythological tales associated with Thulasi.75 If a man who is a devotee reads this pretty octet of Tara daily.* There is also another version. This plant is considered to be an incarnation of the consort of Lord Vishnu. That is why the Salagrama is to be found under the river Gandaki on the bank of which the Sal tree grows and also in the Narmada river from which many Brahmin communities migrated to South India later on. Vishoncha Priya vallabhe. non and evening. Lord Vishnu then lifted the plant to higher level by placing her leaves on His head. The lady cursed him and jumped in the fire and became Thulasi. Srushti sthithyantha karina. he would bless us with all that we want. a water demon. One day the Lord himself appeared before him in the form of a poor hungry old man. He would get fame. Vishnu's body become the Saaligrama stone and resided in the river. he would understand all Sasthras. This prayer is written by Sage Pundareeka who lived in Thirukdalmallai in Tamil Nadu. become the famous Tulasi. When the sage went to bring food. Her body then became the river Gandaki. Her parents named her Tulasi. 1 Salutations to mother of the universe. Lord Vishnu had to abduct her to kill Jalandhara. an object of worship. And due to you only. He would become a divine poet. There is more than one mythological version relating to the origin of the Thulasi plant. who caused great suffering to people. handsomeness and would be liked by everyone. upkeep and destruction. Ithi Neela thanthre Tarashtakam sampoornam Thus ends the octet on Tara occurring in Neelathantha. One is that Sri Lakshmi was born to Dharmadhwaja's wife Madhavi.] Jagad dhathri namasthubhyam. Are engaged in creation. He would get wealth which is permanent and enjoy all the pleasures he desires. now considered to be an ammonite fossil. Ramachander [This prayer is addressed to Thulasi (ocimum sanctum) called in English as the sacred Basil. Yathro Brahmadayo deva. Salagrama being Bhagavan Vishnu's counterpart for Sri Lakshmi's Tulasi. it destroys all his sins. Pavithrayathi manavam. Namami sirasa devim. Would get rid of all sort of sins. To women and the merchant class. 6 Salutations to Thulasi the great. Daivatham jagathi thale. Who gives brightness to our body. Namo moksha pradhe devi. Sthriyo Vaisya thadapare. Salutations to her who grants wealth. 4 I prostrate with my head before the Goddess. Yaam drushtwa papinor marthya. Nama thulasyathi tharam. 3 Oh Thulasi. Who sings or thinks about you. the sinful humans. Nama sampath pradhayike. Drushtwa ya papibhir narai. Muchyanthe sarva kil bhishath. smruthavapi. Jagadhedha characharam. Always from all dangers.76 Namo Vishnu priye Shubhe. Thulasi pathu maam nithyam. Salutations to the holy darling of Vishnu Salutations to goddess giving salvation. And when a man who is a sinner. Kalayanthi sukham sarvam. Thulasim vilasa thanum. Ya vinihanthi paapaani. And seeing her. SArva aapthbhyobhi sarvadha. Yaya pavithratho loko. For you make than one holy. 5 Thulasi protects all. Who removes the bondage of Kali age. Sees it. Keerthithapi. Thulasya naparam kinchith. And it blesses with a pleasant life. daily protect me. The universe with its movable and immovable. Yasyai bhadwa balim kalou. . 2 Salutations to the benevolent Thulasi. Thulasya rakshtham sarvam. Sarva sampath pradhayige. And so worshipping Thulasi. Atha stham archaye loke. Oh bestower of all sort of wealth. Who worshipped lord Vishnu daily. By Pundareeka the able one. Dharmya dharmanana Devi. sri mahalakshmi. If thulasi lea. The blessings of Vishnu on your head. Pundareekena dheematha. Pahi maam srava paapebhyo. Namasthulasi sarvagne. Is offered to the head of Vishnu. yasaswini. As divine as Thulasi. For it makes the world pure. This prayer was composed. Vasanthi sathatham yatha. Ithi stotram pura geetham. Thulasya pallavam Vishno. With company of Lord Vishnu. 8 In the kali age. All gods live forever. Vidhya avidhya. 11. It is same thing as receiving. Vishnu marchayatha nithyam. Is same as worshipping all devas. Who is the consort of Lord Vishnu. Purushothama Vallabhe. Thulasyam sakala deva. Shobhanai thulai dalai. Seshayamsi vara masthake. And blesses Vaishnavas. 12 . Deva deva mana Priya.77 Vishnu sangena Vaishnava. Sirasyaropitham kalou. Save me from all the sins. 7 There is nothing in this world. Thulasi. 9 Always in the Thulasi plant. Aaropayathi sarvaani. 10 Salutations to all knowing Thulasi. By the divine leaf of Thulasi. Sarvan devan samarchayeth. Ramachander Kunja manohara pada chalan Mani noopura hamsa virajithe. oh Goddess. Salutations to you who was sung by sage Narada. Oh immovable one. Oh earth. 14 They get incomparable devotion. Oh earth. Oh wisdom. If these sixteen names are sung by men Labhathe sutharaam bhakthim. Mam aparadhinam ambike. Tripura Sundari Aparadha Kshamapana Sthava Tripura Sundari Aparadha Kshamapana Sthava [The prayer requesting pardon for mistakes from Tripurasundari] Translated by P. Narayana mana priye. Shubhe. Shodasaithani namani. Lakshmi. she who is in the mind. Dhyou bhoomir chala achala. punyadhe. oh movable one. Oh famous one. bhhor maha Lakshmi. Oh Maha Lakshmi. Priya sakhi devi. Padmini. Oh goddess of lotus. sri hari Priya. 15 Oh Thulasi. Oh remover of sins. Namasthe naradanuthe. And at the end reach the place of Vishnu. R. Oh goddess who is a dear friend. Sri Sakhi. Oh Charity. Oh holy one. Oh one who blesses with divinity. Oh she Who makes us give. Oh ignorance. Anthe Vishnu padam Labeth. Oh Mahalakshmi. The daring of the mind of Lord Vishnu. 1 . Oh friend of Lakshmi. Oh Goddess. Kanji bhavadhi surougha parishtutha loka visruthwara vaibhave. Oh Thulasi. Ithi Pundareeka krutham Thulasi stotram sampoornam Thus the Tulasi Stotram composed by Sri Pundarika. Manjula vag maya nirjitha keera kale achala rajasya kannighe.78 Oh Thulasi. Thulasi. oh Darling of Vishnu Thulasi. Thulasya keerthayan nara. Papa Harini. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. 13 Oh Mahalakshmi. Oh darling of the mind of Lord Vishnu. Who avoids heavy rain and absence of rain and removes fear. dhayapare. . Who is filled with pretty voice like that of a parrot and is the daughter of the mountain. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari.79 Oh mother. 5 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. Langitha sasana dhanava nasana daksha mahayudha rajithe. Haryaja shambhu Maheswara pada chathushtaya manja nivasini. And who wins in beauty. Yogi samooha samadrutha vaibhave. Mam aparadhinam ambike. Neela payodhara kala sukundala nirjitha brunga kadambike. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. Who shines with saffron decorating her pretty breasts. dhanava hanthre. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. Sona paraga vichithra kandhuka Sundara susthana shobhithe. Who is the goddess of fifteen and sixteen letter mantras shining with the sound Hreem Who is the major light of the house of great mantra starting with haa and Hreem. Mam aparadhinam ambike. With her gem studded anklets making jingling sound. Hastha varanana darsitha yudha samadhara sahasa sathoshithe. Mam aparadhinam ambike. And who destroyed the pride of Bhandasura who came with shining weapons. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. Who killed asuras. 4 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. Hastha lasannava pushpa sareshu sarasana pasa mahanguse. Enadharojjwala phala thatollasadaina madhanga samanwithe. Who has put a thilaka of musk in her crescent like forehead. Mam aparadhinam ambike. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. 2 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. I have committed mistakes. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. Eethi vinasini. Hasa padartha maheswari. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. Dheeptha tharayudha bhanda Mahasura garva nihanthri purambike. Labdha manohara sala nishanna sudeha bhoovapari poojithe. who is merciful Who wears a crown full of gems and ornamented by the crescent. 3 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. Hreemathi haadhi maha manu mandhira rathna vinirmitha dheepike. After it was burnt by the anger of Lord Shiva And who was armed with great divine weapons Which she used to kill the disobedient asuras. the group of bees by her rich blue hair. when he got back his body. Hreem pada bhooshiha Pancha dasakshara Shodasa varna sudevathe. Who was served by the God of love capable of making the three worlds as his slave. Seetha karangitha rathna vibhooshitha hma kireeta samanwithe. Bheethi nivarini. Who with her pretty feet walks like a swan. Labdha varena jagathraya mohana daksha lathantha maheshunaa. And who became pleased with the valour shown by Ganesa in war. Who has the fame of creating the world and being praised by Brahma and other devas. Who was worshipped by the same God of love. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. sugarcane. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. karuna rasa varidhe. 9 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. By devas who have become ores and trees which are of great stature. kunjara gamini. Divya mathanga sutha drutha rajya bhare. Who steals the mind of Lord Shiva and wears the garland of white gems. who is without stains and walks like an elephant Who talks in a sweet voice. Who is the great goddess indicated by the word Hamasa. is the consort of Shiva and is surrounded on all sides. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. Who blesses. And who by her saucy and pretty looks wins over the garland of blue lotus. Mam aparadhinam ambike. Kunkuma vilepanashobhitha deha lathe. Who has hair with the smell of flowers like Champa. shive. Who plays in the heart of good people and is the wife of Shiva And who is interested in killing bad ones. Who sits in the cot whose four lega are Vishnu. tripureswari. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. And who is well known as the one who is worshipped by group of sages. Hastha mukhamba varaha mukhee drutha sainya vare. Shiva and Maheswara. 7 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. Who does the job of creation. Mam aparadhinam ambike. Which are equivalent to white lotuses. Who is the mother of Ganesa. . Mam aparadhinam ambike. manjula bhashithe. Jasmine and lotus. Who lives in a pretty house made on the peak of Meru mountain. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. Kancha dalakshi. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. Whose feet are worshipped with devotion by Rama. Durjana nasa thathpare. rope and goad in her hands. Mam aparadhinam ambike. 10 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. Lakshmana sodhara saadhara poojitha pada yuge. Sarva jagath karana vana naasana karthri. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. Hallka champaka pankaja kethaka pushpa suganditha kunthale. arrow. Loha mayadhi bahunnatha sala nishannabudheswara samvruthe. Who is goddess of three worlds and looks after the world. Who holds flower. sankari. Lola madaalasa lochana nirjitha neela Saroja sumallike. Sajjana chitha viharini. 8 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. sustenance and destruction of all the worlds. niranjani. Swacha mrunala maraala thushara samna suhara vibhooshithe. the brother of Lakshmana. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. Brahma. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. bow. kapalee Manohare. 6 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. Who has army lead by Varahi And is the daughter of the Himalaya mountain. Whose eyes are like lotus leaves. Hataka bhoodhara srunga vinirmitha Sundara mandira vasini. giri kanyake. Mam aparadhinam ambike. swan and the white snow. varade. As the daughter of sage Mathanga and who is the ocean spring of mercy. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. with her body shining because of applied saffron.80 Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. And who frees one from ties and is the one granting salvation. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. who is the one who is capable of praising you. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. . Ththwamaseethi sadadhruthe. Who is the one who destroys bad characteristics. Who is being worshipped by the Vedic saying You are that. And who is the divine creeper fulfilling all wishes of devotees. with her feet worshipped by sages and is divine consort of Shambhu. 15 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. Hrepitha seethe karanana shobhini Hemalathe va subhasware. Kama Maheswara Kamini. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. is Bhairavi and is the treasure of mercy. sadu samarchitha pada yuge. Who has a neck similar to Conch and teeth similar to jasmine buds. Haryaja rudhra maheswara samsthutha vaibhava shalini sidhidhe. Who showers the nectar of everlasting joy which is the ultimate truth. para shambhavi. Mam aparadhinam ambike. pasa vimochini. 12 Oh mother I have committed mistakes.81 Hreem idhi mantra maha japa susthira sadhaka manasa hamsike. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. 14 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. 13 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. Oh Tripurasundari. Who has always been interested in looking after the whole world. Sachidha bhedha sukhaamrutha varshini. Bhairavi. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. Lasthaka shobhi karojjwala kankanakanthi sudheepitha ding mukhe. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. Who makes all the directions shine by the bangles worn on her lotus like hands. Mam aparadhinam ambike. Mam aparadhinam ambike. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. Who is lustrous due to the divine form that she took to help the devas. And who shines with her creeper like pair of arms. Who is the wife of Maheswara and is the goddess of love. Kascha thuro bhuvi devi puresi bHavani thavasthavane bhaveth. moksha sukha pradhe. Harddha thamo guna nasini. Sarva jagat paripalana dekkshithabahu latha yuga shobhithe. Havya vahaanilabhoo yajamna kagendu divakara roopini. 11 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. Chinthitha sarva manoradha poorana kalpa lkathe. Kambu gale vara kundharadhe rasa ranjitha pada saroruhe. Mam aparadhinam ambike. Who won the moon by the luster of her face and is a greatly shining golden climber. Who has pair of lotus like feet decorated by the juice of lac. Karunarnave. Sastha thara tridasalaya karya samadhrutha divya thanujjwake. Who is good. Mam aparadhinam ambike. Oh mother Bhavani Hreem pada lanchitha manthra payonidhi mandhana Jatha paramruthe. Kokila komala bhashini. Who talks like the nightingale. Sad guna shalini. Which themselves shine because they held the middle part of the bow. Who is the swan playing in the minds of those who chant Hreem with concentration. Mam aparadhinam ambike. Who is the result of good deeds done by Lord Subrahmanya in his previous births. hasthala sadhwara chamara vakkamalanuthe. He later married her. earth.] Amala kamaladhi vaasini. Vaageswari Stavam Vaageswari Stavam By Adi Sankarachaya [The prayer to the Goddess of Speech] Translated by P. Sri vasini vimaladhi sadaa natha pada chalan mani noopure. so look after me Oh Lalitha Parameshwari. manaso. that which has lakes and pools and asessential knowledge personified. Oh Goddess. though you are called differently by the world. Her name is variouslyinterpreted as That which flows. Palaya Hey Lalitha parameshwari. air. (BrahmandaPurana). Yaa saa thwameva vaachaa.82 Who is the divine nectar realized by churning the ocean of milk with the mantra hreem. 1 I always worship your lotus feet. The reference I have in Malayalam ascribes this prayer toAdhi Shankara Bhagawat Pada. Thava charanamboruhayo namami sadaa. As the daughter of mountain. who lives in pure white lotus flower. She is supposed to have the forms of Gayathri. Who is dear to Lord Shiva and who is accompanied by the jingling sound Made by her anklets worn on her feet. as fearsome Durga. Who has the wonderful power which makes Brahma. Vaimaya dhayini. And who is the one who gives occult powers and salvation to her devotee. Ramachander [Saraswathiis the Goddess of learning and knowledge. She arose out of the mind of LordBrahma. Who has the form of fire. Who lives in Tripura and is fanned on both sides by Lakshmi and Saraswathi. Rudra and Maheswara praise her. But this is not listed as one of the worksof Adhi Shankara in the web. bhava matha vilasini. when he was meditating. Achalathmaja cha durga.the goddess of speech. susheele. Savithri . 2 By all known means. R. be pleased with me. 16 Oh mother I have committed mistakes. . Oh Goddess. Kamala tripurethi bheditha jagathi. You are the one and the same . Oh Goddess. lives on lotus and as the great Tripura. manogne. which worshipped by all devas. who grants cleanliness of mind. She is the goddess of Speech and hence calledVaageswari. moon and sun As well as the one who conducts the sacrifice.Saraswathi and Brahmani. Sripura vasini. Meeswari. sarvathmana praseede mama. As one who. And Oh Goddess who is pretty and good natured. water sky. Sundara gathri. Sri Guha Poorva bhavarjjitha punya phale. [Thesound which emanates from mooladhara is indistinct and micro and iscalled Para. And your devotee would become the all knowing one.When it further travels andreaches the heart. Shines due to the gems in the crowns of devas and asuras*. whose face. dehi samarthyam. Even if he is a Brahmin. Hey Goddess who is as white as nectar. And so Goddess. Bhooyadanedamukha. which have developed from the microsound and are 51 in number. Varnayithum devi. which have become enlarged. it slightlybecomes distinct and is called Pasyanthi . Mukha kara charanadhike. would become dumb and deaf. Nirneethikarana dhoothe. the fiveletters starting with ta. it becomes distinct and pronounceable and is called Vaikhari. become her right leg and the five lettersstarting from tha. he who does not salute your lotus feet. Sasura asura mouli lasa. the five letters starting from ka become her righthand. The vowels become the head and neck of thegoddess of learning. sarvagna. 6 Hey Goddess whose tender pretty feet. And who is the goddess of every one. 5 Hey colourful holy goddess.83 Twacharanamboruhayo. Sthwad bhaktho bhavathi Devi. Please make me capable of describing you. Sakalagama swaroope. Praseede mama. Niyatha nirvarnithepi yogeendrai. Nmani prabha deepithangri nalina yuge. Pranama heena punardwijathirapi. And who is personification of all Vedas and other holy books. Bisa thanthu nibha prabhavathaya. In the births that he will take later. Visruthalipi pravatha hitha. Even sages great. who is far-far away from any description. cannot describe you properly. Sannidhim videhi mayi. when it reaches the belly button. 4 Oh goddess. By the power of sound shining like a thread of lotus. hands and legs. Sakaleswari. From there. Are the letters of alphabets.] Varnathano amrutha varne.These are the different alphabets. Starting from the inside of mooladhara. the five letters starting with cha become her left hand. Please live within my heart *Who bend and salute you . Mooladhara mukhorgatha. become her right leg and the remaining fifteenletters become her other parts of the body. it is called Madhyama: and when it reaches thethroat . 3 Hey Goddess. Trimoorthi moolaathmike. Sages who are experts in the knowledge of soul. Who wears white silk. And who is as white as the camphor. Who is with the form of knowledge. mudha vase. . shodhayasu mama chetha. Whose feet is worshipped by all devas. Who has three faces. Kindly become pleased with me. Muktha mani bhooshane. niruktha. Please clean fast my intellect. And who has a face shining with keen intellect. praseedaama. micro and causal forms. tridashobhi vandithamgri yuge.84 Pusthaka japa pata hasthe. Varadabhaya chinha charu bahu lathe. Who decorates herself with gems. And in whom the pure happiness of the soul resides. Who is the soul of the trinity. Who lives as macro. Vageeswari. Who is the dispeller of ignorance. Trimukhi. 10 Oh Goddess. 8 Hey Goddess Ambike. Who has in one hand the prayer beads bag. Nasini. Vidhyotheethe antharathma vidhyam. And who shines in the lotus mind of. praseeda mama. who was praised by primeval sages. Karpooramala dehe. Smitha chandrika vikasitha. Whose face shines with the moonlight of her smile. By prose and well written poems. 7 Hey goddess of speech. Kindly become pleased with me. Kshmoumaambara paridhaane. trai swaroope. Raadyair munibhi sthuthe. Vidhyaa roope avidhya. Theekshana vilasitha vakthre. Makhendu bimbe ambike praseeda mama. Who shows protection and blessing by two hands. Gadyai ssapadhya jatai. Vedathmike. Who has three forms of Lakshmi. Kindly become pleased with me. Jyothir vyakarana kalpa shikshabhi. 9 Hey Goddess. Tripure. Parvathi and Saraswathi. Etymology are her ears. bhava bhanga kareem. worship and sacrifice. And reach the perennial pure bliss. To those who place their heart in thine lotus like feet. Sri Vageswaryai nama Salutation to Goddess of Speech. Sthitha mahithadhiyaam na lipyathe dosha. Grant me devotion to you which would. 12 Oh goddess who is personification of intelligence. phoneticsis her nose. grammar. Who is the goddess with all qualities. [Astrologyis her eyes. Japarchanaaha vana vrutheeshuprajapeth. Who likes to dance in the mind of the intellects. Vaageesi stham mithiyo. Who grants all wishes.] Bodathmike. Etymology. praseeda mama. Bad qualities and dirty thoughts do not happen. Srimath paramahamsa parivrajaka sankarabhgwat. Bhagawathi. He would attain clear pure mindedness. Kindly become pleased with me. In thine lotus feet and be pleased with me. During the time of meditation. praseeda mama. Bhagawathi Bhakthimatha sthwayee. Astrology. Paadavirachitham Vageesi sthavam sampoornam. budhaanaam. Sathu vimala chitha vruthir. Whose six parts of the body are. And so please help me to have utmost devotion. Bhakthim bhadrathadhe.85 Sachandobhi sandatha Knuptha shadangendriye. rituals Phonetics and prosody. Destroy all fears to day today living. rituals are her hands. grammar is her face and prosody are her legs. 13 Oh goddess of the pure hearted. 11 Hey Soul of Vedas. praseeda mama. . Thwacharana sarasi janma. Hrudayambuja charu ranga natana pare. Ddehapadhi nithya shudha methi padam. Paramaam parameshwari. 14 He who chants this ode to the goddess of words. And who is the goddess controlling them all. Yayavinaprasangyavansaskyam karthum sakyathe. 2 Salutations and salutations to that Goddess. There was no need for other disciples to do anything. And without her divine grace. Brahma sidhantha roopaya thasmai deyair namo nama.] Brahma swaroopa parama jyothi swaroopaa sanathani. Even very learned will not be able to do anything. Vaishampayana became a bird and ate all that was vomited by Yagna Valkya. Yagna Valkya vomited all the knowledge that he has learnt. Vaishampayana requested all his disciples to do some religious ceremonies so that he can get rid of the sin. full stops and comma*. *She is the goddess of the language Vyakhya swaroopa sa devi vyakhya thishta roopini.86 Thus ends the "Ode to the Goddess of Speech" written by Adhi Shankara Bhagawat Pada. He had several great disciples and the foremost among them was Yagna Valkya. The proud Yagna Valkya told his guru that he himself can do all that is needed easily. R. the form of light. And who is the goddess of all learning. . Yagna Valkya. he could do it provided Yagna Valkya stood facing his chariot and walked in reverse with the same speed as his chariot. Ramachander [There was a great sage called Vaishampayana. He recited the following prayer to Goddess Saraswathi and then requested Sun God to teach him Vedas and all other knowledge. 3 She is the personification of description. At this moment. Vaishampayana got very angry at these words and ordered Vaishampayana to return all the knowledge including the Vedas that he has taught him. 4 Salutations and salutations to that Goddess. Vaani Stotram Vani Stotram Composed by Sage Yagna Valkya Translated by P. And is the goddess of description. Sun God said. Kala sankhya swaroopaya thasmai devyair namo nama. The Veda that he learned from Sun God is known as Shukla Yajur Veda (White Yajur Veda) and the Veda propagated by Vaishampayana is known as Krishna Yajur Veda (Black Yajur Veda). Who is always. Visarga bindhu mathrasu yadha thishtana meva cha. Who is the form of Lord Brahma. Thathathishta thriya devi thasyai nithyai namo nama. Who lives in colon. Once Vaishampayana committed a great sin and got the Brahmahathi (sin committed by killing a Brahmin) dosha. 1 Salutations and Salutations to Vani. Yagna Valkya became one without Vedas. Who is of the form of time and numbers. Sarva vidhyathi devya thasyai vanya namo nama. did this. Greatly learned and a great genius. 6 Oh mother of the universe. Varahi Anugrahashtakam Varahi Anugrahashtakam Translated by P. She is said to lift up the earth with her tusks to confer benefits on all creatures. 7 He who reads this praise of Vani. She is imagined as an eight-armed and three-eyed lady . Power of knowledge. written. smrutheem vidhyam shakthim sishya prabodhineem. thirst for knowledge. With Kurukulla. 5 Salutations and salutations to that Goddess. While Kurukulla represents the full moon. Varahi (the devoured) represents the new-moon. Nishumbha and their armies. she is also called the Danda-natha (Lady Commander of the forces of the mothergoddess. Who is the form of divine knowledge. Exuberance of intelligence and capability of imagination. Sakaveendro Maha VagmiBrahaspathi samo bhaveth. she is accorded the parental status to Sri-Chakra (Lalitha Tripura-Sundari).87 Salutations and salutations to that Goddess. She is described to have human body with eight arms. As long as the Vedas exist. And while Varahi represents the illumination (prakasa) aspects of the mother-goddess. Kurukulla is the deliberation (vimarsa) aspect. It is for sure that he would live a happy life. Varahi is also said to be one of the Yoginis. Prathibha kalpana shakthyascha thasmai namo nama. Krupama kuru jagan matha mamevam hatha thejasam. She is classed as the fifth among the seven mother-like divinities (Saptmatrukas) and hence also called Panchami. paralyses the enemies and lead the devotees ultimately to SriVidyas. In the Sri Vidhya tradition. Lost all my knowledge due to order of the teacher. Who is personification of the science of Brahmam. As Varahi (hog-faced or the great consumer) she destroys evil forces that obstructs the devotees progress. Smrithi sakthi Gnana shakthi budhi sakthi swaroopini. Yagnavalkya krutham Vani stotram Ethathuyya padeth. Ramachander [Varahi is one of the saptha mathrukas (seven mothers) who aided the devi in her fight against Shumbha. knowledge of Vedas. By Yagnavalkya at least once would become. Other knowledge and power to teach other students. symbolizing the might of Sri Vidya). strength. to me who has. Sa panditha medhavisukhvindhropa veda druvam. intelligence. taking the form of a boar. Great orator. Be merciful and grant me wisdom. R. as intelligent as Brahaspathi. head of a boar and also having three eyes. In another aspect. Gnanam dehi. Nandhodayath samuditha sphuta roma harsha. Who is the director of the drama. Thannama samsmrutheriyam na puna sthuthisthe. Understand your real true form. And not a song of your praise. Indrendu mouli vidhi kesava mouli rathna. Twachinda nadarasamulla sada prameya. Anyone be capable to write a poem praising you? Namani kinthu granatha sthava loka thunde. one of the four oceans that surrounds the mother goddess. Became a non-Easwara and how can. Will never have any punishment. The other prayer to her for punishment of our enemies is called Varahi Nigrahashtakam. Thallesa langitha bhavambu nidheeya thoyam. I entreat and beg from you for this wealth. 2 Oh mother whose face is the entire world. This is also given in this web site. Sadroopamakalyithum paramarthatho yam. and functioning as a trusted attendant of the Goddess as her chief counselor. With my hairs standing out due to happiness. Konyasthavam kimiva thavaka madha dathu. And so please grant it to me and bless me. Mathar namami sudithani sadhetyamum thwa. seated under a Palmyra tree.1 Oh mother even the great God Easwara. because of the intensity of my thought of you. Eesopyameeswara padam sampaithi thadruk. Nadambaram sprusathi danda dharasya dhanda. The one who sings your name.3 Hey goddess. This prayer seeks her blessings. Of creation of earth not being able to. Rochischayojjwallitha pada saroja yugme. she moves about in a chariot drawn by boars. and facing the mother-goddess. He would have crossed. holding her court in the island of nine-jewels.88 with a face of a hog. For with very little of that song. I became inexpressibly happy and I salute you. The sea of day to day life. She is said to reside in the ocean of sugar-cane juice (ikshu). Mabhyarthayerthamithi poorayathadhayalo.] Matha jagatdrachana natake suthra dhara. From the stick of the god of death. In this form she is known as Chaitanya-bhairavi (the devotee's association of strength) She is being described as a fierce (Maha-Ghora) and as Commander of the forces. And so this is only remembering of your names. . 89 Chethonathou mama sada prathibimbitha thwam. Kim durbharam thwayi sakruth smruthi magathayam. Aarye chinthayanthi yuvathi thanu magaalaantham. May please get always reflected. Would be humbly saluted by all the devas. Shining body of woman up to neck. Lelodrutha kshithi thalasya varahamoorther. Could be got easily by him. nagas and kings. Thamambha thaptha kanakojjwala kanthi mantha. 8 . 7 Oh mother. Thwam devi vamathanu bhagahara harasya. In the recesses of my mind. Thesham padambhuja yugam pramanthi deva. Chakrayudhm trinayanam vara pathri vakthram. 5 You who are blessed with all good things. Even getting salvation. I serve you with all my heart. for an ordinary man whose sins.4 She whose black colour is made dazzling. And anything in this world. By the shine from the gems in the crowns of. And you are the one who occupied the left side of Lord Shiva. Are the body of the boar of the. The feet of those who are meditating on you. You have your head decorated by the crescent. Who has the head of boar with three eyes. Are worshipping her lotus like feet. Varaha moorthirakhilartha kari thwameva. Kim dushkaram thwayi mano vishayam gathayam. Devasuroraga nrupoojitha pada peeta. Shiva. Kasya sriya sa khalu bhajanatham ne dathe. Have been washed away by serving you. Bhooya bhavani bhava nasini bhavaye thwaam. Thwath sevana skhalitha papachayasya matha. is not that important For his feet would be worshipped by. And who holds in her hand the holy wheel. asuras. Devas. Brahma and Vishnu who. Varaha who playfully lifted the earth. Indra. Praaleya rasmisukalollasithavathamsa. Hey Goddess who destroys all sorrows. 6 Oh mother who has the gold like. Mokshopi yasya na satho gananam upaithi. Kim durjayam thwayi krutha sthuthi vada pumsam. Kim durlabham thwayi vidhanu vadarchithayam. With Kurukulla. In the Sri Vidhya tradition. and facing the mother-goddess. and functioning as a trusted attendant of the Goddess as her chief counselor. she is accorded the parental status to Sri-Chakra (Lalitha Tripura-Sundari). Should become extremely sad. she moves about in a chariot drawn by boars. This is also given in this web site. by body. Ramachander [Varahi is one of the saptha mathrukas (seven mothers) who aided the devi in her fight against Shumbha. Since I have devotion to your lotus like feet. The other prayer to her for punishment of our enemies is called Varahi Anugrahashtakam. words or mind. paralyses the enemies and lead the devotees ultimately to SriVidyas. In another aspect.90 What is not reachable for him. Paryasyan manaso bhavanthu vapusha prana prayanonmukha. Who is with a very angry face. R. Devi thwad pada padma bhakthi vibhava praksheena dushkarmani. 1 Hey goddess. Any one who thinks of troubling me. Nishumbha and their armies. As Varahi (hog-faced or the great consumer) she destroys evil forces that obstructs the devotees progress. Kurukulla is the deliberation (vimarsa) aspect. Varahi is also said to be one of the Yoginis. And should become one from whose body the soul starts to depart. she is also called the Danda-natha (Lady Commander of the forces of the mothergoddess. when he has you in his mind? What is not available to him. This prayer seeks her blessings. symbolizing the might of Sri Vidya). Mahyam druhyathi yo mahesi manasa kayenna vacha nara. Pradhur bhootha nrusamsa bhava malinam. when you enter his mind? Where is the defeat for him who offers a prayer to you? Varahi Nigrahashtakam Varahi Nigrahashtakam [The octet of death addressed to Varahi] Translated by P. While Kurukulla represents the full moon. She is classed as the fifth among the seven mother-like divinities (Saptmatrukas) and hence also called Panchami. one of the four oceans that surrounds the mother goddess. .] Devi. when he worships you? What is beyond him. beaten by your very dangerous iron plough. seated under a Palmyra tree. kroda mukhithwadangri kamala dwandwa anurakthathmane. She is said to lift up the earth with her tusks to confer benefits on all creatures. She is imagined as an eight-armed and three-eyed lady with a face of a hog. In this form she is known as Chaitanya-bhairavi (the devotee’s association of strength) She is being described as a fierce (Maha-Ghora) and as Commander of the forces. vruthim vidathe mayi. She is described to have human body with eight arms. Thasyasu thwadaogra nishtoorahala gatha prabhootha vyadha. And while Varahi represents the illumination (prakasa) aspects of the mother-goddess. Varahi (the devoured) represents the new-moon. head of a boar and also having three eyes. She is said to reside in the ocean of sugar-cane juice (ikshu). taking the form of a boar. holding her court in the island of nine-jewels. based on your orders. Who caries with her a plough and an axe As well the sign of terrorizing fear. Emanates due to your zest from you from time to time. And also please grant me all my desired objectives. Accompanied by horrifying shouts which. . 2 Hey goddess because I have lost all sins due to devotion to your lotus like feet. sandharpayami kshaanath. By drinking the alcohol of their constant spurt of blood. He who observes dirty behavior towards me due to cruelty. vanchaphalair mamapi. Mother. who is. Who is black. Matharmath paripandhi namapahruthai.91 Yo dehi bhuvane thadheeya hrudayannir gathwarair lohithai. which were stolen by me. 5 Victory to you. Who also exists as the killer of all beings. 3 Because of meditating on you. Powers which have dawned in me. who has lotus like feet and face. And who has the face of a wild boar. pranaisthwadangridhwayam. Dhyanoddamara vaibhavodaya vasath. that the life span of my enemies. And who grants suitable rewards for action performed. Sthyayurmama vanchithavadhi bhaven mathasthavaivagnaya. Matha samyagupasithum jadamathisthwam naiva saknomyaham. Bhavai sandhadathe kadham kshanamapi prananthi thesham dwisham. Thwam yache bhavatheem kimapya vithadham ko madhvirodhi jana. Live for at least a few seconds? Viswadheeswara vallabhe vijayase yaa thwam niyanthrathmika. I request you Oh Goddess. Should be as long as I desire. Caused by breaking the hearts of my enemies by your fierce and upturned face. Who controls the lives of all beings. Shyamam thamarasananaamgri nayanam somardha choodam jagath. Who controls the span of life of all men. Should fill your drinking goblet by the blood of his heart. Bhoothaanam purushayushaavdhi karee paka pradha karmanaam.4 How can the enemies of those extremely devoted to you. Ye thwam raktha kapalineem hara varaarohe varahananam. Yadhapya anwitha daisikangri kamalanukrosa pathrasya may. I offer at your feet the souls of my evil enemies. Sadhya poorayase karabhja chashakam. Halapana madhattahasa ninadhatopa prathapathkatam. Chandothunda vidheerna dushta hrudaya prad binna raktha cchata. after the great wonderful. Thrana vyagra halayudhaagramusalam santhra samudhravareem. Who wears the crescent of the moon. Who carries blood dripping skulls. The darling of the lord of the universe. Jandhu kaschana chinthayathya kusalam yasthasya thadvaisasam. Made scared by the servants of god of death. Varahi vyadha mana manasa galath soukhyam thadasa balim. jaya thwam sri pathi priye. I am not capable of. Thwath padambhuja sangino mama sukruth papam chikeershayanthi ye. Victory to her. If any one wishes any bad things on me. Seedantham yama prakruthadhya vasitham prapthakhilolpathitham. R. Should go to hell as he is my enemy. 7 Hey Varahi. 1 Victory to the one with lotus like broad eyes. Full of all miseries and liabilities. Varahi thwamasesha janthushu puna pranathmika spandhase. very feeble and tired. as I am a fool. Thesham mama kuru Sankara priyathame. As I am a great devotee of yours. Surrounded by crying relatives. In all beings and you exist as the form. Ramachander Jaya padma visalakshi. who is the darling of Lord Vishnu. You should not live within him any further. 8 Hey Varahi. Of Soul in all beings and make them throb. And also pray that all the fame should come to me. I pray that any one who wishes bad things for me. Kranthath bandhu janai kalam kitha kalam kandavrunodhyath krumeem. I request a favour from you. Full of disappointment. Jaya mathar maha Lakshmi.92 Bhooya devi virodhino mama cha they sreya pada sangina. And only contributing blemishes to his family. 6 Oh mother. Who is the devotee of your lotus like feet. Shakthi vyaptha charachara khalu yathasthwamethadhabhyarthaye. the sea of life. . Vijaya Lakshmi Stotram Vijaya Lakshmi Stotram [Prayer to the Lakshmi of Victories] By Sage Agasthya Translated by P. By your own power you have spread yourself. samasarnavarnava tharini. Should see my enemy with a sad mind. Still having received the blessings of my guru. Because of the fact that. dehantharava sthitham. Properly worshipping you at any time. I who am devoted to you. Victory to the mother Mahalakshmi. Pasyami prathiakshamasu pathitham brantham ludantham muhoo. And victory to her who makes us cross. Salutations to you. For the sake of the good of all beings. namasthubhyam daya nidhe. namasthubhyam dhaya nidhe. Vasu vrushte namasthubhyam. jagadananda dhayini. 7 Salutations to mother of three worlds. 5 Salutations to the daughter of milky ocean. And salutations to you. Oh Goddess who grants happiness to the world. goddess of the universe. Oh Lakshmi. who has the habit of being merciful. mother of the world. sweetheart of Hari. Who is the consort of god of gods. Brahmadayo namanthi thwam. vasu vrushtim sada kuru. Namasthrilokya janani. who is capable of doing everything. the treasure of mercy. Hari priye namasthubhyam. Gods like Brahma salute you. Salutations to you. Oh goddess of Gods. please remove my poverty. Aarthhanthri namasthubhyam. Salutations to you. namasthubhyam jagadhithe. 2 Salutations to you. Nama ksheerrnava sudhe. Visweswari namosthuthe. Salutations to you. Sarva bhootha hitharthaya. Vishnu priye. Dayavathi namasthubhyam. Mahalakshmi. Salutations to you. goddess who lives in lotus. nama trilokya dharini. Please always shower nectar on them. Raksha thwam deva devesi deva devasya vallabhe.93 Mahalakshmi namasthubhyam. 4 Salutations to you. Namatrilokya pavani. goddess of devas. 8 . namasthubhyam. treasure house of mercy. Salutations to her who holds the three worlds. Padmalaye namasthubhyam. 3 Salutations to you. And salutations to you. Salutations to you who showers nectar. Please protect me. samrudhim kuru may sada. krupaam kuru mamopari. 6 Please save me. who am seeking your protection. Jaganmathar namasthubhyam. And show mercy on me. namasthubhyam sureswari. raksha maam saranagatham. Daridrya thrahi maam Lakshmi. Salutations to purifier of three worlds. namasthubhyam cha sarvadhe. For I have come seeking your protection. The conduct of a being shines. Oh. Salutations to her who easily shifts. kamale kamalalaye. gunino bhavanthi. Good conduct and good character. nrupaloka manya. Salutations to her who is unstable. . Abjavase namasthubhyam. Mother salutations and salutations to you. Salutations to her who ends avarice. Learning does not shine. chapalayai namo nama. Trahi trahi mahalakshmi. Who is interested in saving those who approach her. Thwad guna naranaam. Gunair viheena. Oh Kamala who lives on a lotus. And salutations to her who is easily pleased. Seelathwam naiva shobhthe. nor does.94 Salutations of darling of Vishnu. na shobhanthi guna nare. Lakshmi thwayalankrutha manavaye. Oh Mahalakshmi. 9 Salutation to her who lives in the lotus. Till the grace of Mahalakshmi is present. 13 The form of a being shines. * Without Mahalakshmi. Save me. lalithyai namo nama. 12 Without your presence Mahalakshmi*. Papair vimuktha. Saranye thwam prapannosmi. Dusshelana sheelavatham varishta. who is everywhere in the world. Paripalaya bho mathar maam. save me. 11 Oh goddess. Mahalakshmi thwaya vina. Pandithyam shobhathe naiva. 10 Salutations to the mother of Pradhyumna. one becomes poor Thwad virajathe roopam. Nama pradhymna janani. parithrana parayane. cha yavath Lakshmi praseedathi. Oh my mother look after me. thawach seelam virajathe. Please give me plenty. mathasthubhyam namo nama. thubhyam saranagatham. The character of a being shines. Salutations to her. 14 That man who is decorated by your presence. Please accept my surrender. Chanchalayai namasthubhyam. who is fit to accept surrender. always. And bless me with cloth. You are my father Oh. Lakshmir bhooshayathe vidhyam. lakshmir bhooshayathe kulam. Maam vilokya janani Hari priye. And even if is of bad character. Lakshmi. Oh mother of universe. thrahi maha Lakshmi. kamala bhoorythyalam jihmatham. 18 Please see me. Thrahi. Dhanair viheenam. thrahi Sureswari. Rudra. Find themselves inadequate to sing your praises. Oh Lakshmi. gold and wonderful food Thwameva janani Lakshmi. Lakshmi decorates the clan. Rudradhya ravi Chandra devathayo. Please give speedily your helping hand. Oh mother please look after me. Dheenarthi bheetham. I have come before you. . And everything is made special by her. bhava thapa peeditham. Nirdhanam sameepamagatham. speedily take mercy on me. Lakshmi decorates knowledge. Dhana pradhana dhana nayakam kuru. And you are also my knowledge. vakthum naiva kshama. Thrahi. mama Lakshmi sathwaram. 15 Lakshmi decorates the looks. You are my brother and friend Oh Lakshmi. I have come near you without any wealth. 19 You are my mother Oh. Mathar maam paripahi viswa janani kruthwa mameshtam dhruvam. Sun God and moon god. afflicted by sorrow. is considered as good. Bratha thwam cha sakha Lakshmi vidhya Lakshmi thwameva cha. Krupa nidhithwath. Oh My Lakshmi. And make me rich and lord of riches. And please tell how I can be adequate to sing you in poems. Vasthra kanchana varannamadbutham. 17 Afraid of misery. pitha Lakshmi thwameva cha. Even if he lacks good conduct. sarva lakshmir viseshyathe. Lakshmir bhooshayathe roopam. is considered having one. respected like a king. Lakshmi. Lakshmi thwad guna keerthanena. Without wealth.95 Is free from sins. thava parsvamagatham. Lord Brahma. Dehi may jjadithi karagram. Asmabhi sthava roopa lakshana gunaan vakthum kadham sakyathe. Always fulfill my desires fully. darling of Hari. 16 Oh Lakshmi. Salutations to you. Nithyam padathi yo bhakthya. viyogam na pasyathi.96 Thrahi. This request again and again. 24 Hearing these truthful words. japithena puna puna. Majjantham maam kare dhruthwa. Daridryarnava magnoham. This is the truth and the truth. The darling of Hari became happy. thushtoham thave sarvadha. 23 Why should I endlessly repeat. salutations and salutations. Will become a great devotee of God. And I would be under his control. Lakshmi would destroy his quarrels. Save me. Speedily save me save me from poverty. Of Goddess of gods. hrushyamana hari priya. 26 To him who reads this prayer daily. nama sampathi dhayini. And obey all his wishes. 21 Salutations to you mother of the universe. Of Maha Lakshmi. Ranam cha nasyathe theevram. save me. Oh mother of universe. thudhara thwam rame dhruvam. Dharma dhaare Namasthubhyam. Namasthubhyam jagad dhatri. Kim Lakshmi bahunokthena. thrahi Jagan matha. And please lift me permanently from here. nimagnoham rasa thale. Yathwayoktha midham stotram ya padishyathi manava. Srunothi cha maha bhagas thasyaham vasa varthini. Salutations to the upholder of just action. 25 He who reads or hears this poem of praise. daridryath thrahi vegatha. Anyamme saranam nasthi. Ethath sruthwa sathya vakyaam. Uvacha madhuram vaneem. I have always become pleased with you. Save me. . save me. And told in sweet words. Namasthubhyam namo nama. 22 I am completely drowned in poverty. I do not have any one except you. thwam Lakshmi sthasya nasyathi. darling of Hari. sathyam sathyam hari priye. 20 Save me. Save me. Please extend your hand quickly. Drowned deeply in to hell. And salutations to the giver of wealth. Oh Rema. manasvee budhiman bhaved. Agasthya munina proktham. With devotion and concentration daily. And reading it as an antidote for problems and Would completely destroy effects of great sins. Padeth dosha santhyartham. Become by mind intelligent. 30 This would grant success in the door of the king. 27 He who read this daily as soon as he gets up. 32 He would be happy with properties and herds of cows. and her consort. hitha kamyaya.97 And destroy great parting of ways. Will have his house blessed with the presence. Na sasthra anala thyaougathbhayam thasya prajayathe. Brings the grace of Lord Vishnu. chaturvarga phala pradham. 33 . And would enjoy all pleasures. Ya padeth prathar uthaya. Idham stotram maha punyam Lakshmy agasthya prakeerthitham. Bhootha pretha pisachanam. Get children be of good character. sradha bhakthi samanvitha. Vishnu prasada jananam. 31 Neither armaments. sathroschiva parajaya. nor fire nor water would cause fear to him. By the sage Agasthya is greatly blessed. And he would never see her going away. Durvruthanam cha papanam bahu hanikaram param. nrunam ayur aroghyadam thadha. And bad natured and sinners would greatly be harmed. And is the remover of fears of ghosts. Puthravan gunavan sreshto bhoga bhoktha cha manava. Gruhe thasya sada sthasye nithyam sreepathina saha. Lead to the defeat of our enemy. prajanam. And gives four types of wealth. Dead souls and tigers. maha pathaka nasanam. Of Mahalakshmi. 28 He would lead a life luck and pleasure. Sarva soukhya karam. 29 This prayer which was sung about Lakshmi. vyagranam na bhayam thadha. Sukha soubhagya sampanno. Mandhurakari salasugavam goshte samahitha. Rajadware jayaschaiva. Oh Bhadarakali. Lord Shiva took the incarnation of Sharabha Deva (a mixture of man. Who shines with the crescent on her head. Others believe that Goddess Lakshmi took a form of woman lion and (also called Prathyangira) and pacified him. This stotra is addressed to Prathyangira devi requesting her grace to kill our enemies. and blessing with health and life.com/article/vipreet%20pratyangira%20stotra. And who also has very big teeth. The devas tried all their best to calm him down. My indebtedness and thanks to Sri Yogeswaranandji. drum and trident.pdf.98 Granting all sort of good things. When Prahlada and Goddess Lakshmi were not able to pacify him (Many people believe that they individually were able to pacify him). Pingordhwa keso asitha bheema damshtra. Nyasa (Ritual of the chant) Take water in your right hand and chant Om asya sri Vipareetha prathyangira manthrasya Bhairava rishi. He also failed.] Dhyaam Gadgam. This was composed by Sage Agasthya for the great good of people. Ramachander [Prathyangira Devi is also known as Atharvana Bhadra Kali and also as Narasimhika Devi. Vipareeth Pratyangira Stotra Vipareeth Pratyangira Stotra [Opposite Prathyangira Prayer] Given by Sri Yogeswaranandji Translated by P. his anger grew unboundedly. Who has red hair standing erect on her head. Skull. The Hindi version of this great manthra is given at www. The sage is Bhairava. Please shower your grace on me. Then Goddess Parvathi appeared from the ferocious eyes of Sharabha deva) with 1008 heads and 2016 hands and roared ferociously. lion and eagle). meter is anushtup. kapalam. . Goddess addressed is Vipareetha Prathyangira Mama abheeshta sidhyarthe jape cha pate cha viniyoga This chant is being done to fulfill my desires. Sambhibrathi chandra kala vathamsa. Please do not chant this Manthra without getting it from a Guru. trishoolam. It is believed that if it is not done that way. There are various stories about her origin. such trials would lead to very horrible effects.anusthanokarehasya. This pacified Lord Narasimha. Who is armed with sword. R. It seems after Lord Nrasimha killed Hiranyakasipu. I have taken it from there. damaru. Bhooyad vibhoothyai mama Bhadra kali. Anushtup Chanda. Sri Vipareetha prathyangira devatha For the chant of The Vipareetha prathyangira. Bhuva and Suva I tie all directions Root Chant Repeatedly chant Om iym hreem sreem prathyangire maam raksha raksha mama shathrun bhanjaya bhanjaya phey hum phat Awaha Om iym hreem Oh Prathyagire save me. . Om sreem madhyamabhyam nama Om prathyangire anamikabhyam nama Om maam raksha raksha kanishtikabhyam nama Om Mama shathrun bhanjaya. kill my enemies salutations to the palm and back side of hand Hrudaya nyasa (ritual of the heart) Om Iym hrudayata nama Om hreem sirase swaha Om sreem shikayai vashat Om Prayangire kavachaya hoom. kill my enemies Hoom Phat swaha. Om kill. Om kill my enemies salutations to the arrow. Iym salutations to the thumb Om Hreem salutations to the second finger Om sreem salutations to the middle finger Om Prathyangire salutations by fourth finger Om Mother protect me salutations to the little finger. Om Prayangire salutations to the armour Om Save me save me salutations to the three eyes.99 After this pour the water in the hand down to earth Kara nyasa Ritual of the hand Im angushtabhyam nama Om hreem tharjaneebhyam nama. bhanjaya kara thala kara prushtabhyam nama. Om maam raksha raksha nethra thrayaya voushat Om Mama shathrun bhanjaya bhanjaya asthraya phat Om Iym salutations to the heart Om hreem salutations to the head Om sreem salutations to the hair. Om bhor bhuva suuva ithi dig bhanda By telling Om earth.