Meaning: O Lord with the large body, curved trunk, and the brilliance of crore (10 million) suns, please free my work from all obstacles, forever.
Gayatri Mantra
Aum Bhur Bhuva Svaha Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
It should be remembered that this simple mantra has several meanings,two of the meanings are given below.
Meaning 1: O God, you are the giver of life, remover of pain and sorrow, the bestower of happiness, may your light destroy our sins, and may you illumine our intellect to lead us along the righteous path.
Meaning 2: Aum, we meditate on the splendour of the supreme reality, the source of the three worlds: the gross or physical, the subtle or the mental, and the celestial or the spiritual.
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra Chanting this mantra is said to bring one closer to God, and wash away all sins.
Mantra:
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Shanti Mantras Each of these mantras is followed by the phrase "Om shanti, shanti, shanti", and hence these mantras are known collectively as the Shanti mantras. The word 'shanti' means peace in Sanskrit.
Mantra 1:
Asatoma sad gamaya Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya Mrityor ma amritam gamaya
Meaning: Lead me from untruth to truth; lead me from darkness to light; lead me from mortality to immortality
Mantra 2:
Om poornamadah poornamidam Poornaat poornamudachyate Poornasya poornamaadaya Poornamevaavashishyate
Meaning: That is Absolute (God). This is Absolute. Absolute arises out of Absolute. The Absolute is taken from the Absolute, yet the Absolute remains.
Mantra 3:
Om sahanaa vavatu sahanau bhunaktu Saha veeryam karavaavahai Tejasvi naavadheetamastu maa vidvishaavahai
Meaning: May He protect us. May He nourish us. May we work together. May our study be enlightening! May we never hate each other!
Meaning: The guru is the creator, the guru is the preserver, and the guru is the destroyer. The guru is the Absolute. I bow before you
Little Tips: Make a daily routine for prayers. Chant these prayers with your children after morning bath and before breakfast. Show your children how to bow before the deity and perform puja. Teach the correct pronunciation of mantras and prayers. Prayer time should be a period of joy, devotion, and piety.
Some people say just the first two lines as the stotram and some include all the four lines; in the second set of lines, you explicitly request Lord Krishna for a child ASAP, whereas in the first set of lines you take refuge in him! Note: Nagaraja is the devata for Kutumba Vridhi. Perform Nagaraja pooja in your home by some learned priests. Also visit Rameswaram, Devipattinam and the navagraha temples around Kumbakonam with your saha dharmini and make prayers to the devatas u can recite santhana gopala mantras daily with doing abishekam to silver bala krishna deity idol.
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Hanuman Chalisa English Transalation Having polished the mirror of my heart with the dust of my Guru's lotus feet, I sing the pure fame of the best of the Raghus, which bestows the four fruits of life. Knowing this body to be devoid of intelligence, I recall the Son of the Wind. Grant me strength, wit, and wisdom, and remove my sorrows and shortcomings.
1. Victory to Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue, Hail Monkey Lord, illuminator of the three worlds. 2. Ram's emissary, abode of matchless power, Anjani's son, named "Son of the Wind." 3. Great hero, mighty as a thunderbolt, remover of evil thoughts and companion to the good. 4. Golden-hued and splendidly adorned, with heavy earrings and curly locks. 5. In your hands shine mace and banner, a sacred thread of munja grass adorns your shoulder. 6. You are Shiva's son and Kesari's joy, your glory is revered throughout the world. 7. Supremely wise, virtuous, and clever, you are ever intent on Ram's work. 8. You delight in hearing of the Lord's deeds, Ram, Lakshman, and Sita dwell in your heart. 9. Assuming tiny form you appeared to Sita, and in awesome guise you burned Lanka. 10. Taking dreadful form you slaughtered demons and completed Lord Ram's mission. 11. Bringing the magic herb, you revived Lakshman, and Ram embraced you with delight. 12. Greatly did the Raghu Lord praise you - "Brother, you're as dear to me as Bharat!" 13. "May the thousand-mouthed serpent sing your fame!" So saying, Shri's Lord drew you to Himself. 14. Sanak and the sages, Brahma, gods, and great saints, Narada, Sarasvati, and the king of serpents, 15. Yama, Kubera, and the guardians of the quadrants, poets and scholars - none can express your glory. 16. You rendered great service to Sugriva, presenting him to Ram, you gave him kingship. 17. Vibhishana heeded your counsel and became Lord of Lanka, as all the world knows. 18. Though the sun is thousands of miles away, you swallowed it, thinking it a sweet fruit. 19. Holding the Lord's ring in your mouth it's no surprise you leapt the ocean. 20. Every arduous task in this world becomes easy by your grace. 21. You are the guardian of Ram's door, none enters without your leave. 22. Taking refuge in you one finds all delight, those you protect know no fear. 23. You alone can withstand your own splendor, the three worlds tremble at your roar. 24. Ghosts and goblins cannot come near, Great Hero, when your name is uttered. 25. All disease and pain is eradicated, brave Hanuman, by constant repetition of your name. 26. Hanuman releases from affliction those who remember him in thought, word, and deed. 27. Ram the renunciant reigns over all - you carry out his every task. 28. One who brings any yearning to you obtains the fruit of abundant life. 29. Your splendor fills the four ages, Your glory is famed throughout the world. 30. You are the guardian of saints and sages, the destroyer of demons, the darling of Ram 31. You grant the eight powers and nine treasures by the boon you received from Mother Janaki. 32. You hold the elixir of Ram's name and remain eternally His servant. 33. Singing your praise, one finds Ram and escapes the sorrows of countless lives. 34. At death, one goes to Ram's own city or is born on earth as God's devotee. 35. Give no thought to any other deity - worshipping Hanuman, one gains all delight. 36. All affliction ceases, all pain is removed, by remembering the mighty hero, Hanuman. 37. Victory, victory, victory to Lord Hanuman! Be merciful even as is the Divine Master. 38. Whoever recites this a hundred times is released from bondage and gains bliss. 39. One who reads this Hanuman Chalisa gains success - Gauri's Lord bears witness. 40. Says Tulsidas, Hari's constant servant, "Lord, make your encampment in my heart."
Son of the Wing, banisher of sorrow and embodiment of blessing, Dwell in my heart, King of Gods, together with Ram, Lakshman, and Sita
Ja-ya sa-ha-ya bha-yo ta-ba hi a-hi-ra-va-na sain-ya sa-me-ta sam-ha-ro
Ko na-hi ja-na-ta hai ja-ga mein ka-pi (prabhu) san-ka-ta mo-cha-na na-ma ti-ha-ro
Ka-ja ki-ye ba-Re de-va-na ke tu-ma bi-ra ma-ha-prab-hu dik-hi bi-cha-ro
Kau-na so san-ka-ta mo-ra ga-ri-ba ko jo tu-ma so na-hi ja-ta hai ta-ro
Be-gi ha-ro Ha-nu-ma-na ma-ha-prab-hu jo kac-hu san-ka-ta ho-ya ha-ma-ro
Ko na-hi ja-na-ta hai ja-ga mein ka-pi (prabhu) san-ka-ta mo-cha-na na-ma ti-ha-ro
La-la de-ha la-li la-se
a-ru dha-ri la-la lan-gu-ra
baj-ra de-ha da-na-va da-la-na
ja-ya ja-ya ja-ya ka-pi su-ra
Hanuman Ashtaka Meaning Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"
Because of his fear of Bali, the king of the monkeys, Surgrva, lived on a hill. He couldn't leave because a saint had cursed him, but he longed to see the Lord of Lords, Sri Ram. Who else but you could find a solution to this? Seeing Ram coming on the road, you took the form of Brahmin, and brought Ram to Sugriva, relieving Sugriva's suffering. Relieve the suffering of this servant of yours the same way.
Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"
You went with Angad to search for Sita. Sugriva had proclaimed that any monkey who returned without knowledge of Sita's whereabouts would be killed. All the monkeys were tired after searching and were by the shore of the ocean. It was then that you brought word of Sita, saving everyone's life
Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"
Ravana ordered the demoness to frighten Sita. Sita asked the demoness to help her put an end to her sorrow. At that time, you, Lord Hanuman, killed the great demon. When Sita was asking for fire from the ashoka tree, you dropped Ram's ring down to her and relieved her sufferings.
Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"
Laxman was fatally hit in the chest by an arrow, shot by Ravana's son. After killing Rhim (Ravana's son) you brought the doctor Sushena and his whole house. Then you went back and brought the whole mountain with the sajeevan herb on it. This is how you saved Laxman's life.
Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"
Ravana waged an invisible war and bound Ram and His whole army in nooses of poisonous snakes. Everyone was suffering from this illusion and couldn't get free. Then you brought Garuda who freed them all from the serpents and saved them all from their great terror.
Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"
Ahiravana took Ram and Laxman to the netherworld, to sacrifice them to the Goddess during a puja. Only you could help them by following to the netherworld, rescuing them and killing Ahiravana.
Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"
You have done so many great deeds for the Gods, Oh Great Brave Hanuman, just think, what hardship is there that a poor man like me could have that you can't remove? Come quickly, Oh Hanuman, and relieve all my troubles.
Who in this world doesn't know, Oh Monkey, that your name is the "Reliever of Suffering?"
Red Monkey, with the red body And shining red countenance Your body is like a lightening bolt and you are the destroyer of demons Victory, Victory, Victory to You, Lord of Monkeys When you were a child, you swallowed the sun, plunging the three worlds into darkness and terrifying the whole universe. No one could free the world of this calamity, so the Gods came and prayed to you. Then you set the sun free.
Sri Sri An-an-ta Ko-ti Ba-ba Niba Ka-rau-ri Maharaj ki Jai
San-ta-na Dharm ki Jai
Sri Man-ga-la Srin-gar ara-ti ki Jai (morning)
San-dhya say an Arati ki Jai (evening)
Jaya Jaya Sita Ram!
Sri Ram Stuti sri avadhapuri nija dham kahiye, nikata saraju sri ganga haidasaratha nandana asura bhanjana, siyarama ji purana brahma hairagunatha ji purana brahma haisahita sita bhrata laksmana, dhanusadhari siyararn ji hacitrakuta tapaloka kahiye, siyarama ji purana brahma hairagunath ji purana brahrna haibhala tilaka bisala locana, ananda kari sitaramaji ha1savari surata madhuri murati, siyarama ji purana brahma hairagunath ji purana brahma hailankapuri chana mahi jaryo, agyakari sri hanuman ji hairavana maryo vibhisana taryo, siyarama ji purana brahma hairagunath ji purana brahma haiasta siddhi nava nidhi ke data, bhakti mukti varadayakamyoga dhyana svarupa sundara, siyarama ji purana brahma hairagunath ji purana brahma haibrahma, sesa, mahesa, narada, koti athasi rsi muni devataindradik sanakadi dhyave siyaram ji purana brahma hairagunath ji purana brahma haiananta kala juga cari pragate, sapta dvipa nava khanda haiadi anta madhya khoja dekhehu, siyarama ji purana brahma hai ragunatha ji purana brahma haicetana ho-i ksana mahi cete-u juga juga lila racisiyaramaji karata siyaramaji dharata, siyaram ji purana brahma hairagunath ji purana brahma haisri ramaji astaka paRhata nisi-dina, ramaji dhama sidhavahisri gururam ananda avatar adbhuta, siyaramji purana brahma hai ragunath ji purana brahma hai
Sri Lakshminarayan Vandana sakheti matva prasabham yaduktam,he krsna! he yadava! he sakheti.ajanata mahimanam tavedam,maya pramadat pranayena vapitvameva mata ca pita tvameva,tvameva bandhugca salcha tvamevatvameva vidya dravinam tvameva,tvameva sarvam mama deva devasantakaram bhujaga-sayanam padmanabham suresamvisvadharam gagana-sadrgam meghavarnam subhangamlaksmi-kantam kamala-nayanam yogibhir-dhyana-gamyamvande visnum bhava-bhaya-haram sarva-lokaika-nathamacyutam kesavam ramanarayanam krsnam damodaram vasudevam harim sridharam madhavam gopika vallabham janah nayakam ramacandrambhaje
Narayani Stuti
devi prapannarti-hare prasida prasida matar-jagato khilasya prasida visvesvari pahi visvam tvamisvari devi caracarasyaadhara-bhuta jagatas-tvam-eka mahi-svarupena yatah sthitasiapam svarupa sthitaya tvayaita dapyayate krtsnam-alanghya-viryetvam vaisnavi saktir-ananta-virya visvasya bijam paramasi mayasarnmohitam devi samasta-metat tvam vai prasanna bhuvi mukti-hetuhvidyah samastas-tava devi bhedah striyah samastah sakala jagatsutvayaikaya purita-mambayaitat ka te stutih stavyapara paroktihsarva-bhuta yada devi svarga mukti pradayinitvam stuta stutaye ka va bhavantu paramoktayahsarvasya buddhi-rupena janasya hrdi samsthitesvargapavargade devi naraya, ni namostutekalakasthadirupena parinama-pradayinivisvasyoparatau saktyai narayaoi namo stutesarva-mangala-mangalye sive sarvartha-sadhikesaranye tryambake gauri narayani namo stutesrsti-sthiti-vinasanam sakti bhute sanatanigunasraye gunamaye narayani namo stutesaranagata-dinarta-paritrana-parayanesarvasvarti-hare devi narayani namo stutehamsa-yukta-vimana-sthe brahmam rupa-dharinikausambhah ksarike devi narayani namo stutetrisula-candrahi-dhare maha-vrsabha-vahinimahesvari-svarupena narayani namo stutemayura-kukkuta-vrte maha-sakti-dhare naghekaumari rupa-samsthane narayani namo stutesankha-cakra-gadasarnga-grhita-paramayudheprasida vaisnavi-rupe narayani namo stutegrhitogra-mahacakre danstroddhrta-vasundharevaraha-rupini sive narayani namo stutenrsimha rupenogrena hantum daityan krtodyametrailokya-trana-sahite narayani namo stutekiritini mahavajre sahasra-nayanojjvalevrtra-prana-hare caindri narayani namo stutesiva duti-svarupena hata-daitya-mahabaleghora-rupe maharave narayani namo stutedamstra-karala-vadane siromala-vibhusanecamunde munda-mathane narayani namo stutelaksmi lajje mahavidye sraddhe pusti-svradhe dhruvemaharatri maha vidye narayani namo stutemedhe sarasvati vare bhuti babhravi tamasiniyate tvam prasidese narayani namo stutesarvasvarupe sarvese sarva sakti samanvitebhayebhyas-trahi no devi durge devi namo stuteetat-te vadanam saumyam locana-traya-bhusitampatu nah sarvabhlrtibhyah. katyayani namo stutejvala-karalam-atyugram-asesasura-sudanamtrisulam patu no bhiter-bhadra-kali namo stutehinasti daitya-tejamsi svanenapurya ya jagatsa ghanta patu no devi papebhyo nah sutanivaasurasrgvasapanka-carcitas-te karojjvalahsubhaya khadgo bhavatu candike tvam nata vayamrogan-asesan-apahansi tusta rugta tu kaman sakalan-abhistantvam-asritanam na vipan-naranam tvam-asrita hyasrayatam prayanti Narayani Stuti O Devi ! O Destroyer of woes! Be Pleased. O Mother of all the worlds! O Supreme Controller of the Universe! Protect us all, and protect this world! Thou art the Support of this Universe. Thou, the One is appearing as this world! Thou art water. Thou art the elements. Thou are Vishnu-Maya. Thou art the Cause for bondage and liberation. All knowledge is Thy form. All women are Thyself, O Mother! All this is filled by Thee alone. Thou art Intelligence in all men. O Narayani! Thou art the giver of Svarga and Moksha. Thou art Time, Space and Causation. O Blessed Refuge of the distressed, O Narayani! Salutations to Thee! O Destroyer of all troubles of the devoted who take refuge in Thee, O Narayani, Salutations to Thee! O Brahmani with Kamandalu, sitting on the swan! O Mahasvari with trident, moon and serpents, sitting on a bull! O Kaumari with Mahasakti, sitting on a peacock! O Vaishnavi with Sankha, Chakra, Gada, Sarnga, and various great Astras! Be pleased, O Narayani! Salutations to Thee! O Inrani sitting on the elephant, with Vajra in the hand! O Narayani! Salutations to Thee! O Devi of the dreadful form of Narasimha and of Varaha with a ferocious tusk, O Narayani, Salutations to Thee! O Devi who took various forms like Kaali and Sivadooti, O Terrible-faced! O Narayani, salutations to Thee! O Lakshmi! O Kaali! O Sarasvati! Protect us, O Durga! O Naragani, salutations to Thee! May Thy Trisula, Chakra Ghanta, Conch, Sword, which destroyed Chanda, Munda, Sumbha, Nisumba and other Rakshasas, protect us, O Narayani, Salutations to Thee! O Devi! Thou destroyest all the bad diseases completeb. Thou givest when pleased all that one desires. To them who take refuge in Thee, there is no want. They really get a suitable Refuge in Thee. O Devi, wherever there are evil qualities, wherever there are Rakshasas, wherever there are unrighteous forces, there Thou manifestest Thyself and destroyest them, O Devi! Be Pleased, Be pleased. Protect, O Protect us! May the sins of the world lessen quickly. O adorable Devi! Take pity on these (Devas) who are under Thy Great Feet
Devyaparadhasamapan Stotram (Asking the Goddess to excuse us-kshama-and to bless us--written by Adi Shankaracharya)
na mantram no yantram tadapi ca na jane stutimahona cahvanam dhyanam tadapi ca na jane stutikathahna jane mudraste tadapi ca na jane vilapanamparam jane matastva danusaranam klesaharanam Neither do I know chants nor do I know methods, nor do I know how to make prayer. I don't know how to invoke you nor how to meditate, I have no knowledge of any songs. I don't know any signs (mudras) and I don't know the method of imploring deep pleading. But I know one thing for sure, if I follow you (within the folds of your love) I will be released from all my troubles. vidher-ajnanena dravina-virahenalasatayavidheya sakyatvat-tava caranayor-ya cyutir-abhuttad-etat ksantavyam janani sakaloddharini sivekuputro jayeta kvacidapi kumata na bhavati. O, Kind Mother (the Liberator of all without discrimination), I don't know the method of doing puja and I am also lazy by nature. I also do not have the capacity to do the right kind of prayer, With all these shortcomings, if there have been any mistakes, please overlook them. Because a son can be bad, however, it is not in the Mother's nature to be bad. prthivyam putraste janani bahavah santi saralahparam tesam madhye viralataralo ham tava sutahmadiyo yam tyagah samucitamidam no tava sivekuputro jayeta kvacidapi kumata na bhavati. O, Mother, on this earth you have many good sons and daughters but out of all these I am the most bad child of yours 0, Goddess, you have forsaken me because I have not concentrated on you, this is not reasonable, Because a son can be bad, however, it is not in the Mother's nature to be bad. jaganmatarmatastava caranaseva na racitana va dattam devi dravinamapi bhuyastava mayatathapi tvam sneham mayi nirupamam yatprakurusekuputro jayeta kvachidapi kumata na bhavati O, Mother of the Universe, I have never rubbed your feet or done any sort of service, I have not given you wealth, but even strangely enough, you are bestowing your grace on undeserving me Because a son can be bad, however, it is not in the Mother's nature to be bad. parityakta deva vividha-vidha-seva kulatayamaya pancagiter-adhikam-apanite tu vayasiidanim cen-matas-tava yadi krpa napi bhavitaniralambo lambodara-janani kam yami saranam. O, Paravati Ma, Mother who has given birth to Ganesh, while I do prayers to other gods, I remain busy with different kinds of works, all gods have left me because I 'm eighty-five years, and I can not give them all the prayers. I am despaired and I can not expect any help from them. If you also leave me at this time where shall I go for support except to you? svapako jalpako bhavati madhu-pakopama-giraniratanko ranko viharati ciram koti-kanakaih.tavaparne karne visati manuvarne phalam-idamjanah ko janite janani japaniyam japa-vidhau O, Mother! If anybody hears even a word of your chant, the result is--even the meanest man can utter the sweet pronunciation of this chant like honey and he becomes a very proficient speaker, The poorest man, you will find suitable work for him (The poorest man enjoys millions of pieces gold ) When even a word of your chant has such a result, the ones who are doing it regularly and methodically, we can not fathom what the result will be, and who is that mortal who can know it? cita-bhasmalepo garalam-asanam dik-pata-dharojata-dhan kanthe bhujaga-pati-hanr pasupatihkapall bhutego bhajati jagadlrgaika-padavimbhavani tvatpani grahana-paripati-phalam-idam O, Goddess, Bhavani, the Adi-Goddess, the one who rubs his body with ashes and whose fool is poison, and the one whose body is nude, and has matted hair and a necklace of cobras and a hung skull in his hands as an alms bowl, gets that name of Jagadeesh (the Lord of the World) what is the reason for this? How did he get such an immanent position? It is only because of the union with you, and by this his importance has increased na mokshas-yakanksa bhava-vibhava-vanchapi ca na mena vijnana-peksa sasimukhi sukhecchapi na punahatastvam samyace janani jananam yatu mama vaimrdani rudrani siva siva bhavaniti japatah O, the Mother whose countenance is like the moon! I do not have any desire for deliverance (moksha), I do not have any desire for worldly wealth. I do not have any craving for knowledge. I also do not want happiness. . . so I have this prayer that the rest of my life may pass in uttering all the names of the Goddess. naradhitasi vidhina vividhopacaraihkim ruksa cintana-parair-na krtam vacobhihsyame tvameva yadi kincana mayyanathedhatse krpam-ucitam-amba param tavaiva O, Mother! Shayam, (the blue-bodied one), I could not do methodically your puja or prayer with various religious articles (demeaning oneself before the Godgess). Always my meditation was not crystal clear because it had the hurdness. What fault did I have with all these shortcomings? You bestow on me the greatest grace which is only deserving of you. such a merciful mother can give shelter to such an undeserving son. Doha:apatsu magnah smaranam tvadiyam, karomi durge karunarnavesi. naitacchathatvam mama bhavayethah, ksudhatrsarta jananim smaranti. O, Mother! Durga! The ocean of mercy! I am remembering you because I have got all around me the difficulties. I did not pray before this. Kindly don't consider this prayer of mine as my wickedness, because the child who is suffering from hunger and thirst, only remembers the Mother. jagadamba vicitram atra kim, paripurna karunasti cenmayiaparadha-parampara-param na hi, mata samupeksate sutam O, Mother of the universe. I am not surprised, because of your complete grace. A son may do fault after fault, but the mother never ignores him. matsamah pataki nasti papaghni tvatsama na hievam jnatva mahadevi yatha-yogyam tatha kuru O, Mahadevi, Great Goddess, there is no sinner like me on the earth and there is no other person condoning the sins except you. Knowing all this, you do whatever you think is reasonable.
Sri Rudrastakam namamirsa misana-nirvanarupamvibhum vyapakam brahma-veda-svarupamnijam nirgunam nirvikalpam nirihamcidakasa makasa-vasam bhaje hamnirakara monkara-mulam turiyamgirananagotita misam girisamkaralam maha-kala-kalam krpalamgunagara samsara param nato hamtusaradri-sankasa-gauram gabhirammanobhuta-kotiprabha sri sariramsphuran mauli-kallolini-caru-gangalasad-bhala-balendu kanthe bhujangacalatkundalam bhru sunetram visalamprasanna-nanam nila-kantham dayalammrgadhisa carmambaram mundamalampriyam sankaram sarvanatham bhajamipracandam prakrstam pragalbharn paresamakhandam ajam bhanukoti-prakasamtrayah-sula-nirmulanam sula-panimbhaje ham bhavani-patim bhava-gamyamkalatitata-kalyana-kalpanta-karisada sajjana-nanda-data purarihcidananda-sandoha-mohapahariprasida praslda prabho manmath arihna yavad umanatha-padaravindambhajantiha loke pare va naranamna tavat-sukham santi-santapa-nagampraslda prabho sarva bhuta-dhivasamna janami yogam japam naiva pujamnato ham sada sarvada sambhu tubhyamjara janma-duhkhaughatata-pyamanamprabho pahi apan-namamisa sambhorudrastakam idam proktam viprena haratosayeye pathanti nara bhaktya tesam sambhuh prasidatiiti sri gosvami tulasidasa krtam rudrastakam sampurnam Eshan! I reverence the liberated, competent, Omnipresent, Brahm manifestation of the Vedas in Form, Ever-dwelling in His Own Form, attributeless, Unique, Desireless, Fount of the Limitless Knowledge and like the sky pervading everywhere, Lord!He who is Formless, like the sacred syllable Om-the root cause of the Creation, tureeya, beyond the approach of the voice, wisdom and the senses; Master of Kailash; veritable Nemesis for the evil-doers but kind-hearted to the devotees and the noble; the Time of times; the mine of tall virtue and redeemer from the mundane existence -I bow to the supreme Lord!He who is fair as the (snowy) Himalayas, quite deep; resplendent like the billions of Kaamdeva put together, on whose head warbling the enchanting Ganga and the crescent moon reposing upon his forehead; whose neck is garlanded by the snakes!Among are whose ear-rings and whose eyes and the brows are wide and beautiful; whose visage is gleeful and the throat blue; who is extremely kind and wears the panther's skin as his cloth and the garlands of the hacked off heads - I bow to that Supreme Ruler who is dearest to meHe who is fierce, the very best, bold, Ultimate God, perfect, unborn, radiant like billions of suns; capable of redeeming all the three afflictions ofthe mundane existence, the weilder ofthe trident, I reverence the spouse of Parvatiji who is accessible only with feeling!O Lord! You are the phaseless, auspicious, the terminator of the Kalpa! You always provide bliss to the noble, it was you who destroyed the demon of Tripura; you alone dispel all infatuation and illusion; you are the embodiment of the bliss that accrues by gaining knowledge; you are the Supreme God and foe of kaam; Please be gracious on me; be gracious on melNot until men reverence the lotus-feet of the spouse of Parvatiji that they get any solace or peace in this world or the next, nor their afflictions end. O ultimate dwelling place of all material things, Lord Shiv- be gracious on me, be gracious on me!O Lord! O Shambho! O God! I neither know anything about yoga or penance nor about Ritual Worship. O Shambho! I ever reverence you only! Please redeem me from afflictions of age decay and sorrow; protect me by Your Grace!Those who try to propitiate Lord Shiv by these eight verses created by the Brahman {Goswami Tuslidas) with fully receive the blessing of the Lord Shankar.
Dvadashjyotirlingani saurastre somanatham ca srisaile mallikarjunamujjayinyam mahakalam-onkaram-amalesvaramparalyam vaidyanatham ca dakinyam bhima-sankaramsetubandhe tu ramesam nagesam daruka-vanevaranasyam tu visvesam tryambakam gautami-tatehimalaye tu kedaram ghusmesam ca sivalayeetani jyotirlingani sayam prath pathen-narahsapta-janma-krtam papam smaranena vinasyati
Sivamanaspuja ratnaih kalpitam-asanam hima-jalaih snanam ca divyambaramnana-ratna-vibhusitam mrgamadamodankitam candanamjatI-campaka-bilva-patra-racitam puspam ca dhupam tathadipam deva dayanidhe pasupate hrt-kalpitam grhyatamsauvarne nava-ratna-khanda-racite patre ghrtam payasambhaksayam panca-vidham payodadhi-yutam rambhaphalam panakam sakanam-ayutam jalam rucikaram karpura-khandojjvalamtambulam manasa maya viracitam bhaktya prabho svikuruchatram camarayor-yugam vyajanakam cadarsakam nirmalamvina-bheri-mrdanga-kahalakala gitam ca nrtyam tathasastangam pranatih stutir-bahuvidha hyetat-samastam maya sankalpena samarpitam tava vibho pujam grhana prabhoatma tvam girija-matih saha-carah pranah sariram grhampuja te visayopabhoga-racana nidra samadhi-sthitihsancarah padayoh pradaksina-vidhih stotrani sarvam giroyadyat-karma karomi tat-tad-akhilam sambho tavaradhanamkara-carana-krtam va-kayajam karmajam vasravana-nayanajam va manasam vaparadhamvihitam-avihihm va sarva metat-ksamasvajaya jaya jaya karunabdhe sri mahadeva sambho
Sri Durga Stuti namo devyai mahadevyai sivayai satatam namah namah prakrtyai bhadrayai niyatah pranatah sma tam raudrayai namo nityayai gauryai dhatryai namo namah jyotsnayai cendu-rupinyai sukhayai satatam namah kalyanyai pranatam vrddhyai siddhyai kurmo namo namah nairrtyai bhubhrtam laksmyai sarvanyai te namo namah durgayai durgaparayai sarayai sarvakarinyai khyatyai tathaiva krsnayai dhumrayai satatam namah ati saumyati raudrayai notas-tasmyai namo namah namo jagatpratistayai devyai krtyai namo namah ya devI sarvabhutesu visnumayeti sabdita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu cetanet-yabhidhiyate namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devI sarvabhutesu buddhirupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devI sarvabhutesu nidra rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devI sarvabhutesu ksudharupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devl sarvabhutesu chaya rupena samsthita namas-tasyai narnas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu sakti rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu trsna rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu ksanti rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu jati rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu lajja rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu santi rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu sraddha rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu kanti rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sanvabhutesu laksmi rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu vrtti rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu smrti rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu daya rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu tusti rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu matr rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah ya devi sarvabhutesu bhranti rupena samsthita namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah indrayanam-adhistatri bhutanam cakhilesu ya bhutesu satatam tasyai vyaptidevyai namo namah citirupena ya krtsnam-etad-vyapya sthita jagat namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah
Our continuous and devoted obeisance to Shree Devi, Mahadevi. We bow to Prakriti (nature) and Bhadra also. We bow to the Mother of the World in a traditional and destined way
May Raudra accept our obeisance. Our continuous reverence to Nitya, Gauri and Dhatri. A thousand obeisance to the moon-faced, radiant with the moon-light the goddess who is the basis of all happiness
We obeisance to Tarini, Kalyani, the Goddess of all riches and abilities. Our repeated obeisance to Naikrurtti (the goddess of the riches for the demons), Lakshmi (the goddess of the riches for the kings), Sharvani (Lord Shiv's Espouse), the Blessed Mother of the World
Our obeisance to the Goddess Durga who redeems from the gravest affliction, to Sara, Sarvakarini, Khyati, Krishna and Doomra Devi
We obeisance the uniquely beautiful and the most terrible goddess simultaneously. Our continuous obeisance to the one having dreadful form. Our continuous reverence to the chosen goddess of the world
She who lives in every being and known by the name of Vishnu Maya may receive our repeated and continuous reverence
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as the consciousness
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as the wisdom
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as sleep
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as hunger
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as the shadow (of the Real Being)
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as energy
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as thirst
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as forgiveness
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as their jati (social classification)
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as modesty
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as (longing for) peace
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as faith (in the Almighty)
Our repeated and continuous obeisance to the Goddess who is present in all beings as the radiance
Sri Durga Chalisa1) namo namo durge sukha karani namo namo ambe duhkha harani
(2) nirankara hai jyoti tumhari tihu loka phaili ujiyari
(3) sasi lalata mukha mahabisala netra lala bhrkuti vikarala.
(4) rupa matu kau adhika suhavai darasa karata jana ati sukha pava
(5) tuma sansara sakti laya kina palana hetu anna dhana dina
(6) annapurna hu-i jaga pala tuma hi adi sundari bala
(7) pralayakala saba nasana hari tuma gauri siva sankara pyari
(8) siva jogi tumhare guna gavai brahma-visnu tumhen nita dhyavai
(9) rupa sarasvati ko tuma dharyo de subuddhi rsi munina ubaryo
(10) dharyo rupa narasimha ko amba pragata bha-i phaRa ke khamba.
(11) raksa kari prahalada bacayau hiranakusa ko svarga pathayau
(12) laksmi rupa dharo jaga mahi sri narayana anga samahi
(13) ksirasindhu me karata vilasa daya sindhu dijai mana asa
(14) hingalaja men tumahi bhavani mahima amita na jata bakhani
(15) matangi dhhmavati mata bhuvanesvan bagala sukhadata
(16) sri bhairavi tara jaga tarani chinna bhala bhava duhkha nivarani
(17) kehari vahana soha bhavani langur bira calata agavani
(18) kara me khappara khanga virajai jako dekha kala dara bhajai
(19) sohal kara me astra trisula jate uthata satru hiya sula
(20) naga koti me tumhi birajata tihu loka me danka bajata
(21) sumbha nisumbha danava tuma mare raktabija sankhana samhare
(22) mahisasur nrpa ati abhimani jehi agha ra mahi akulani
(23) rupa karala kali ko dhara sena sahita tuma tihi samhara
(24) pari bhira santana para jaba jaba bha-i sahaya matu tuma taba taba
(25) amarapuri aru vasaba loka tava mahima saba kahai asoka
(26) jvala me hai jtoti tumhari tmhe sada jujai nana-nari
(27) prema bhakti se jo jasa gavai duhkha daridra nikata nahi avai
(28) dhyaven tumhai jo nara mana la-i janma-marana so chuti ja-i
(29) jogi sura-muni kahata pukari yoga na ho-i bina sakti tumhari
(30) sankara acaraja tapa kino kama, krodha jiti saba lino
(31) nisidina dhyana dharo sankara ko kahu kala nahl sumirau tumako
(32) sakti rupa ko marama na payau sakti ga-i taba mana pachitayau
I bow, I bow, to the Reliever of Difficulties, Cause of Happiness. I bow, I bow, to the Mother who takes away all pain [1] Your light illuminates all darkness, your brightness extends over the three worlds [2] With the moon on your forehead your face is tremendous. When you frown with red eyes it is terribly frightening. [3] In the form of Mother it is extremely pleasing, and those who see you in this way receive the greatest pleasure. [4] You move all the energy amongst all objects and relationships. You protect all, and are the Giver of grains and wealth. [5] As the Goddess who is full of grains and food you protect the world. You the are foremost and most beautiful being. [6] At the time of total dissolution you destroy all. You are the Goddess who is Rays of Light, beloved of Siva, Sankar, the Cause of peace. [7] Siva and all yogis sing of your qualities. Brahma and Visnu always meditate on you. [8] You wear the form of Sarasvati, Goddess of Knowledge. You give excellent knowledge which liberates the rishis and munis. [9] You gave the form for Narasingha to wear, Mother, which manifested with the crumbling of the pillar [10] Oh Protector, you saved Prahalad, and sent Hiranyakiasipu to heaven.[11] You wear the form of Laksmi, Oh Mother of the Universe, which is regarded the same as the body of the Respected Narayana. [12] You are delighted in the ocean of milk. Oh Ocean of Compassion, please grant the mind's wish. [13] In the Hingulaj you are Bhavani, the Mother of Existence. No one who is born can describe your greatness.[14] You are Matangi and Mother Dhumavati. As Bhuvanesvari and Bamgala you can grant comfort and happiness. [15] As the respected fearful Bhairavi you deliver all the worlds. As Chinnamasta you prohibit pain in all the worlds.[l6] The excellent among the monkeys went to welcome you, Oh Bhavani, you who ride upon the lion.[l7] In your hands are the sword and a beggar's bowl. The Seer experiences the fear of Time, the Great Destroyer. [18] Then in Mother's hand is seen the trident by which She abolishes the enemy' s spear. [19] In Nagarkot you are known as Viraja, and the people of the three worlds beat on drums to celebrate you. [20] You slayed the demons Self-Conceit and Self-Deprecation. You dissolved the innumerable Seeds of Desire. [21] The King Great Ego was extremely proud. The burden of his guilt for sins brought down low. [22] As Kali you wear an immense form. You destroyed the entire army in battle. [23] Whenever your children are burdened with perplexity, then and there you manifest, Oh Mother, to render assistance. [24] Again and again you lead people to dwell in immortality. Then all elucidate your greatness with great joy and tranquility [25] In all the inhabitants your light is burning. Men and women always perform your worship. [26] Whoever will sing this praise with love and devotion, pain and discomfort will not come close to them. [27] Whoever will meditate on you with full concentration, will escape from the cycle of birth and death. [28] The yogis, Gods, and munis all call out, "Without your energy union is impossible!" [29] Siva Sankar performed a most wondrous tapasya by which He defeated Anger and Passion. [30] Even though one meditates upon Siva every day, he can never reach to the heights of your attainment. [31 ] The form of energy is never destroyed. Who sings in praise of Energy, his mind will endure. [32] Who takes refuge in you, fame will increase. Victory, victory, victory to the Divine Mother of the Universe, Mother of Existence! [33] Please be pleased, Oh Mother of the Universe. give me energy without further delay. [34] Oh Mother, I am surrounded by difficulties. Other than you, who can take away my pain? [35] Wishes and desires are extremely tormenting. The ignorance caused by foolish limitations is extremely fearful. [36] Oh Great Queen, please destroy all enemies. Let me recollect One Consciousness, and let that be You, Oh Mother of Existence. [37] Give me your Grace, Oh Compassionate Mother. Give increase to perfection causing Supreme Happiness. [38] When the fruit of Compassion touch my heart, I only want to always sing you praises. [39] Whoever sings this Durga Calisa, Praise of the Divine Mother, will enjoy the highest happiness and attain the most exalted respect. [40] Where will I find my own refuge? Please give me your Grace, Oh Mother of the Universe, Mother of Existence. [41]
Maharaji took samadhi in the holy city of Vrindavan on 11 September 1973. Vrindavan is the city of Lord Krishna's childhood. Lord Krishna has said that in kalyug if you need to find me, I can be found only in Vrindavan.
Mukti (salvation) cries in the lanes of Vrindavan asking Lord Krishna to free her and tell her the path to salvation. Lord Krishna says, "Stay in the lanes of this land (Vrindavan) where saints keep coming and going. When the sand of Braj (the land where Lord Krishna performed his acts) will touch your forehead, you will be freed from all"
Many saints have come to Vrindavan and left their physical body here. This holy land attracted Maharajji too during his last days and just before his death he came to Vrindavan from Kainchi. Maharajji was very close to nature and so he chose this place which abounds in natural treasures like peacocks, cows, cuckoos, monkeys and the river Yamuna. He decided to leave for the heavenly abode on the land which has been the playground of Lord Krishna. By doing so he achieved the highest degree of happiness and has been delivering the same happiness to his devotees ever since.
Goddess Tripore Sondari is the main Shakti without which Shiv is "Shuni". The detailed description of this Goddess has been given in "Sunderlahri". As can be seen from the photograph, lords "Brahma", "Vishnu", "Mahesh" & Rudder are four pillars of her "Throne" and "Shanker" as "Assan" of the "Throne" on which Goddess Tripore Sondari is seated. This picture alone shows how powerful is Goddess "Tripore Sondari" (Supreme energy of the universe).
Lord Krishna is the eighth and the most popular incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was born in approximately 3200 BCE in Vrindavan, where he was brought up by the cowherd family of Yashoda and Nanda. His childhood playmates were gopas (cowherd boys) and gopis (cowherd girls), who were greatly devoted to him. Of all gopis, Radha loved Krishna the most. In the forests of Vrindavan, Krishna often played his flute and gopis danced with him in ecstasy. The Gopis represent the individual souls trapped in physical bodies. Radha symbolizes the individual soul that is awakened to the love of God and is absorbed in such love. The sound of Krishna's flute represents the call of the divine for the individual souls.
The gopis' love for Krishna signifies the eternal bond between the individual soul and God. The dance of the gopis and Krishna (Rasa Lila) signifies the union of the human and Divine, the dance of the souls. In the forest, the gopis dance with Krishna and are absorbed in their love for him. This illustrates that when an individual soul responds to the call of the Divine, the soul enjoys union with the Lord and becomes absorbed in the divine ecstasy.
Of all the incarnations, Lord Krishna is revered as a full and complete incamation (purna avatara) of Lord Vishnu. He commands love, respect, and adoration from all Hindus of all walks of life.
Hanuman, the great monkey hero, also called Maruti, assists Rama in his battle with Ravana to rescue Sita, who had been kidnapped by Ravana. Hanuman symbolizes the qualities of an ideal devotee of God, which can be represented by the letters of his name, as follows: H = Humility and hopefulness (optimism) A = Admiration (truthfulness, devotion) N = Nobility (sincerity, loyalty, modesty) U = Understanding (knowledge) M = Mastery over ego (kindness, compassion) A = Achievements (strength) N = Nishkama-karma (selfless work in service of God) After his coronation, following victory in the battle with Ravana, Rama distributed gifts to all those who had assisted him in his battle with Ravana. Turning towards Hanuman, Rama said, "There is nothing I can give you that would match the service you have rendered to me. All I can do is to give you my own self." Upon hearing these words, Hanuman stood by Rama, in all humility, with hands joined together in front of his (Hanuman's) mouth, and head slightly bent in the pose of service for Rama. To this day, this picture of Hanuman, as a humble devotee of the Lord, is the most popular among the admirers and worshippers of Hanuman. The worship of Hanuman, therefore, symbolizes the worship of the Supreme Lord, for acquiring knowledge, physical and mental strength, truthfulness, sincerity, selflessness, humility, loyalty, and profound devotion to the Lord Rama.
Hanumat Stavan Hanuman Chalisa Orginal script
English translation Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj
After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen Nij mane mukure sudhar
dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure, Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu
untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four- Jo dayaku phal char
fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha).
Budhi Hin Tanu Janike
Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I Sumirau Pavan Kumar
concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe
ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to Harahu Kalesa Vikar
relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain.
Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar
Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar
hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power,wisdom
and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds
(Entire cosmos) with your glory.
Ram doot atulit bal dhama
You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama
repository of immeasurable strength, though known
only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani.
Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi
With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra) Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi
you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense
and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts.
Kanchan varan viraj subesa
Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa
is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair.
Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje
You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory Kandhe moonj janehu sajai
(kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder.
Sankar suvan kesri Nandan
As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride Tej pratap maha jag vandan
of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are
propitiated all over the universe.
Vidyavan guni ati chatur
You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom- Ram kaj karibe ko aatur
plished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram.
Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya
You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya
narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with
what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the
hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita.
Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava
You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava
her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck
terror by setting Lanka on fire.
Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare
With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare
(demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram
with great skill.
Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye
You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye
Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully
embraced you with his heart full of joy.
Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai
Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai
said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat."
Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave
Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories; Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave
saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman).
Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa
When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma, Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa
the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha
(one of immeasurable dimensions).
Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te
Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te
Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe)
have been vying with one another in offering homage to your
glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression
of your super excellence.
Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha
You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with Ram milaye rajpad deenha
Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana
your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana
all over the Universe.
Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu
On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu
distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet
luscious fruit.
Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee
Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee
hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean.
Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete
The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light Sugam anugraha tumhre tete
with your kind grace.
Ram dware tum rakhvare,
You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode. Hoat na agya binu paisare
No one can enter it without your permission,
Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna
All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na
divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection.
Aapan tej samharo aapai
You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the Teenhon lok hank te kanpai
three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call.
Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai
All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the Mahavir jab naam sunavai
sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!!
Nase rog harai sab peera
All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly Japat nirantar Hanumant beera
Shri Hanuman's holy name.
Sankat se Hanuman chudavai
Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai
with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life.
Sub par Ram tapasvee raja
All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja
Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks
very easy.
Aur manorath jo koi lavai
Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai
and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of
human life.
Charon Yug partap tumhara
All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far Hai persidh jagat ujiyara
and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos.
Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware
You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and Asur nikandan Ram dulhare
destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram.
Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata
You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis Us var deen Janki mata
(power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis
This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki.
Ram rasayan tumhare pasa
You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa
you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple.
Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai
Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram Janam janam ke dukh bisravai
and become free from sufferings of several births.
Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee
If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram, Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee
thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee.
Aur Devta Chit na dharehi
One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi
devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness.
Sankat kate mite sab peera
One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera
rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman.
Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin
Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin
over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my
supreme guru (teacher).
Jo sat bar path kare kohi
One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi
bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last.
Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa
All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais) Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa
regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a
witness as Bhagwan Sankar.
Tulsidas sada hari chera
Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at Keejai Das Hrdaye mein dera
his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul."
Pavantnai sankat haran,
Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a Mangal murti roop.
symbol of Auspiciousness. Ram Lakhan Sita sahit,
Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart. Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop.
Oh! King of Gods.
Sankatmochan
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Chalisa bAla samaya rabi bhaxi liyo taba tInahu.N loka bhayo a.NdhiyAro . tAhi so.n trAsa bhayo jaga ko yaha sa.nkaTa kAhu so.n jAta na TAro . devana aani karI binatI taba chhA.N.Di diyo rabi kaShTa nivAro . ko nahi.n jAnata hai jagame.n kapi sa.nkaTamochana nAma tihAro .. 1 .. bAli kI trAsa kapIsa basai jiri jAta mahAprabhu pa.ntha nihAro . chau.nki mahA muni sApa diyo taba chAhiya kauna vichAra vichAro . kai dvija rUpa livAya mahAprabhu so tuma dAsa ke soka nihAro . ko nahi.n jAnata hai jagame.n kapi sa.nkaTamochana nAma tihAro .. 2 .. a.ngada ke sa.Nga lena gaye siya khoja kapIsa yaha vaina uchAro . jIvata nA bachihau hama so ju binA sudhi lAe ihA.N pagu dhAro . hari thake taTa si.ndhu sabai taba lAya siyA sudhi prAna ubAro . ko nahi.n jAnata hai jagame.n kapi sa.nkaTamochana nAma tihAro .. 3 .. rAvana trAsa daI siya ko saba rAxasi so.n kahi soka nivAro . tAhi samaya hanumAna mahAprabhu jAya mahA rajanIchara mAro . chAhata sIya asoka so.n Agi sudai prabhu mudrikA soka nivAro . ko nahi.n jAnata hai jagame.n kapi sa.nkaTamochana nAma tihAro .. 4 .. bAna lagyo ura lachhimana ke taba prAna taje suta rAvana mAro . lai gR^iha vaidya suShena sameta tabai giri drona su vIra upAro . Ani sajIvana hAtha daI taba lachhimana ke tuma prAna ubAro . ko nahi.n jAnata hai jagame.n kapi sa.nkaTamochana nAma tihAro .. 5 ..
rAvana juddha ajAna kiyo taba nAga ki phA.Nsa sabai sira DAro . shrIraghunAtha sameta sabai dala moha bhayo yaha sa.nkaTa bhAro . Ani khagesa tabai hanumAna ju ba.ndhana kATi sutrAsa nivAro . ko nahi.n jAnata hai jagame.n kapi sa.nkaTamochana nAma tihAro .. 6 .. ba.ndhu sameta jabai ahirAvana lai raghunAtha patAla sidhAro . devihi.n pUji bhalI vidhi so.n bali dehu sabai mili ma.ntra bichAro . jAya sahAya bhayo taba hI ahirAvana sainya sameta sa.NhAro . ko nahi.n jAnata hai jagame.n kapi sa.nkaTamochana nAma tihAro .. 7 .. kAja kiyo ba.Da devana ke tuma bIra mahAprabhu dekhi bichAro . kauna so sa.nkaTa mora garIba ko jo tumso.n nahi.n jAta hai Taro . begi haro hanumAna mahAprabhu jo kuchha sa.nkaTa hoya hamAro . ko nahi.n jAnata hai jagame.n kapi sa.nkaTamochana nAma tihAro .. 8 .. Hanuman Aarti Aarti kijai Hanuman lala ki Dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki Jake bal se girivar kanpe Bhut pishach nikat nahin jhanke De bida Raghunath pathae Lanka jarae Siya sudhi lae Lanka si kot samudra si khai Jat Pavan sut bar na lai Bain bhuja se asur sanhare Dahini bhuja sur sant ubare Lanka jarai asur sanhare Rajaram ke kaj sanvare Anjaniputra mahabaldai Dev sant ke sada sahai Lakshman murchhit pade sakare Lai sanjivan pran ubare Paithi patal tori yan kare Ahiravan ki bhuja ukhare Sur nar muni jan arti utaren Jai jai jai kapiraj ucharen Kanchan thar kapur suhai Arati karat Anjani mai Jo Hanuman jiki arti gave Wohi baikunth param pad pave
यत्र यत्र रघुनाथ कीर्तनम् तत्र तत्र क्रित मस्तक अन्जलिं बष्पावरी परीपूर्ण लोचनम् मारुतिं नमश्च राक्षस अंतकम्। Yatra Yatra Raghunath KirtanamTatra Tatra Krita Mastaka anjalimBashpawari Pari purna lochanamMarutim nammascha rakshas antakam Which means: That wherever the deeds of Sri Rama are sung,At all such places does Hanuman cry tears of devotion and joy,At all such places does his presence remove the fear of demons.यत्र यत्र रघुनाथ कीर्तनम् तत्र तत्र क्रित मस्तक अन्जलिं बष्पावरी परीपूर्ण लोचनम् मारुतिं नमश्च राक्षस अंतकम्। Yatra Yatra Raghunath KirtanamTatra Tatra Krita Mastaka anjalimBashpawari Pari purna lochanamMarutim nammascha rakshas antakam Which means: That wherever the deeds of Sri Rama are sung,At all such places does Hanuman cry tears of devotion and joy,At all such places does his presence remove the fear of demons.
Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The worship of Lord Rama is very popular among all Hindus, as is evident by the numerous temples dedicated to him in India. In the temple images, Rama is usually shown with his faithful wife Sita, devoted brother Lakshmana, and his beloved devotee Hanuman. The life story of Rama and the main purpose of his incarnation (to destroy the demon king Ravana) is described in the great epic Ramayana. A study of the epic Ramayana reveals the following theme: Rama represents an ideal man, as conceived by the Hindu mind. In the story of Ramayana, Rama's personality depicts him as the perfect son, devoted brother, true husband, trusted friend, ideal king, and a noble adversary. In images and pictures, Rama is shown carrying a bow and arrow. The bow and arrow convey that Rama is always ready to destroy evil and protect righteousness. He is himself an embodiment of dharma. Sita symbolizes an ideal daughter, wife, mother, and queen. Whereas Rama symbolizes standards of perfection that can be conceived in all the facets of a man's life, Mother Sita represents all that is great and noble in womanhood. She is revered as an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, the divine consort of Lord Vishnu. Lakshmana symbolizes the ideal of sacrifice. He leaves his young wife behind in the palace and chooses to accompany his brother (Rama) in exile. He sacrifices the amenities of his personal life to serve his elder brother.
Saraswati is the Goddess of leaming, knowledge, and wisdom. The Sanskrit word sara means "essence" and swa means "self." Thus Saraswati means "the essence of the self." Saraswati is represented in Hindu mythology as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the universe. Since knowledge is necessary for creation, Saraswati symbolizes the creative power of Brahma. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped by all persons interested in knowledge, especially students, teachers, scholars, and scientists. In Her popular images and pictures, Goddess Saraswati is generally depicted with four arms (some pictures may show only two arms), wearing a white sari and seated on a white lotus. She holds a book and a rosary in Her rear two hands, while the front two hands are engaged in the playing of a lute (veena). Her right leg is shown slightly pushing against Her left leg. She uses a swan as Her vehicle. There is a peacock by Her side gazing at Her. This symbolism illustrates the following spiritual ideas:
The lotus is a symbol of the Supreme Reality, and a white lotus also denotes supreme knowledge. By sitting on a lotus, Saraswati signifies that She is Herself rooted in the Supreme Reality, and symbolizes supreme knowledge. The white color symbolizes purity and knowledge. The white sari that the Goddess is wearing denotes that She is the embodiment of pure knowledge. The four amms denote Her omnipresence and omnipotence. The two front amms indicate Her activity in the physical world and the two back arms signify Her presence in the spiritual world. The four hands represent the four elements of the inner personality. The mind (manas) is represented by the front right hand, the intellect (buddhi) by the front left hand, the conditioned consciousness (chitta) by the rear left hand, and the ego (ahankara) by the rear right hand. The left side of the body symbolizes the qualities of the heart and the right side symbolizes activities of the mind and intellect. A book in the rear left hand signifies that knowledge acquired must be used with love and kindness to promote prosperity of mankind. The rosary signifies concentration, meditation, and contemplation, leading to samadhi, or union with God. A rosary in the rear right hand representing ego conveys that true knowledge acquired with love and devotion melts the ego and results in liberation (moksha) of the seeker from the bondage to the physical world. The Goddess is shown playing a musical instrument that is held in Her front hands, which denote mind and intellect. This symbol conveys that the seeker must tune his mind and intellect in order to live in perfect harmony with the world. Such harmonious living enables the individual to utilize acquired knowledge for the welfare of all mankind. Two swans are depicted on the left side of the Goddess. A swan is said to have a sensitive beak that enables it to distinguish pure milk from a mixture of milk and water. A swan, therefore, symbolizes the power of discrimination, or the ability to discriminate between right and wrong or good and bad. Saraswati uses the swan as Her carrier. This indicates that one must acquire and apply knowledge with discrimination for the good of mankind. Knowledge that is dominated by ego can destroy the world. A peacock is sitting next to Saraswati and is anxiously waiting to serve as Her vehicle. A peacock depicts unpredictable behavior as its moods can be influenced by the changes in the weather. Saraswati is using a swan as a vehicle and not the peacock. This signifies that one should overcome fear, indecision, and fickleness in order to acquire true knowledge.
Lakshmi is the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, both material and spiritual. The word ''Lakshmi'' is derived from the Sanskrit word Laksme, meaning "goal." Lakshmi, therefore, represents the goal of life, which includes worldly as well as spiritual prosperity. In Hindu mythology, Goddess Lakshmi, also called Shri, is the divine spouse of Lord Vishnu and provides Him with wealth for the maintenance and preservation of the creation. In Her images and pictures, Lakshmi is depicted in a female form with four arms and four hands. She wears red clothes with a golden lining and is standing on a lotus. She has golden coins and lotuses in her hands. Two elephants (some pictures show four) are shown next to the Goddess. This symbolism conveys the following spiritual theme:
The four arms represent the four directions in space and thus symbolize omnipresence and omnipotence of the Goddess. The red color syinbolizes activity. The golden lining (embroidery) on Her red dress denotes prosperity. The idea conveyed here is that the Goddess is always busy distributing wealth and prosperity to the devotees. The lotus seat, which Lakshmi is standing upon, signifies that while living in this world, one should enjoy its wealth, but not become obsessed with it. Such a living is analogous to a lotus that grows in water but is not wetted by water. The four hands represent the four ends of human life: dharma (righteousness), kama (genuine desires), artha (wealth), and moksha (liberation from birth and death). The front hands represent the activity in the physical world and the back hands indicate the spiritual activities that lead to spiritual perfection. Since the right side of the body symbolizes activity, a lotus in the back right hand conveys the idea that one must perform all duties in the world in accordance with dharma. This leads to moksha (liberation), which is symbolized by a lotus in the back left hand of Lakshmi. The golden coins falling on the ground from the front left hand of Lakshmi illustrate that She provides wealth and prosperity to Her devotees. Her front right hand is shown bestowing blessings upon the devotees. The two elephants standing next to the Goddess symbolize the name and fame associated with worldly wealth. The idea conveyed here is that a true devotee should not earn wealth merely to acquire name and fame or only to satisfy his own material desires, but should share it with others in order to bring happiness to others in addition to himself. Some pictures show four elephants spraying water from golden vessels onto Goddess Lakshmi. The four elephants represent the four ends of human life as discussed above. The spraying of water denotes activity. The golden vessels denote wisdom and purity. The four elephants spraying water from the golden vessels on the Goddess illustrate the theme that continuous self-effort, in accordance with one's dharma and govemed by wisdom and purity, leads to both material and spiritual prosperity. Goddess Lakshmi is regularly worshipped in home shrines and temples by Her devotees. A special worship is offered to Her annually on the auspicious day of Diwali, with religious rituals and colorful ceremonies specifically devoted to Her.
Goddess Durga represents the power of the Supreme Being that preserves moral order and righteousness in the creation. The Sanskrit word Durga means a fort or a place that is protected and thus difficult to reach. Durga, also called Divine Mother, protects mankind from evil and misery by destroying evil forces such as selfishness, jealousy, prejudice, hatred, anger, and ego. The worship of Goddess Durga is very popular among Hindus. She is also called by many other names, such as Parvati, Ambika, and Kali In the form of Parvati, She is known as the divine spouse of Lord Shiva and is the mother of Her two sons, Ganesha and Karttikeya, and daughter Jyoti. There are many temples dedicated to Durga's worship in India.
In Her images, Goddess Durga is shown in a female form, wearing red clothes. She has eighteen arms, carrying many objects in Her hands. The red color symbolizes action and the red clothes signify that She is always busy destroying evil and protecting mankind from pain and suffering caused by evil forces. Following is the symbolism associated with Goddess Durga:
A tiger symbolizes unlimited power. Durga riding a tiger indicates that She possesses unlimited power and uses it to protect virtue and destroy evil. The eighteen arms of Durga signify that She possesses combined power of the nine incarnations of Lord Vishnu that have appeared on the earth at different times in the past. The tenth incarnation, the Kalkin (a man on a white horse), is still to come. Thus, Goddess Durga represents a united front of all Divine forces against the negative forces of evil and wickedness. The sound that emanates from a conch is the sound of the sacred syllable AUM, which is said to be the sound of creation. A conch in one of the Goddess's hands signifies the ultimate victory of virtue over evil and righteousness over unrighteousness. Other weapons in the hands of Durga such as a mace, sword, disc, arrow, and trident convey the idea that one weapon cannot destroy all different kinds of enemies. Different weapons must be used to fight enemies depending upon the circumstances. For example, selfishness must be destroyed by detachment, jealousy by desirelessness, prejudice by self-knowledge, and ego by discrimination.
Lord Ganesha - the Hindu deity in a human form but with the head of an elephant - represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. For this reason, Hindus worship Ganesha first before beginning any religious, spiritual or worldly activity. In Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is the first son of Lord Shiva and the Divine Mother Parvati. Their second son is Lord Subramanya and their daughter is Jyoti. As explained below, the portrayal of Lord Ganesha as the blend of human and animal parts symbolizes the ideals of perfection as conceived by Hindu sages and illustrates some philosophical concepts of profound spiritual significance. Elephant head, wide mouth, and large ears: the large head of an elephant symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and a discriminating intellect that one must possess to attain perfection in life. The wide mouth represents the natural human desire to enjoy life in the world. The large ears signify that a perfect person is the one who possesses a great capacity to listen to others and assimilate ideas. The trunk and two tusks with the left tusk broken: there is no known human instrument that has an operating range as wide as that of an elephant's trunk. It can uproot a tree and yet lift a needle off the ground. Likewise, the human mind must be strong enough to face the ups and downs of the external world and yet delicate enough to explore the subtle realms of the inner world. The two tusks denote the two aspects of the human personality, wisdom and emotion. The right tusk represents wisdom and the left tusk represents emotion. The broken left tusk conveys the idea that one must conquer emotions with wisdom to attain perfection. Elephant eyes: the elephant eyes are said to possess natural deceptiveness that allows them to perceive objects to be bigger than what they really are. Thus the elephant eyes symbolize the idea that even if an individual gets "bigger and bigger" in wealth and wisdom, he should perceive others to be bigger than himself; that is, surrender one's pride and attain humility. The four arms and various objects in the four hands: the four arms indicate that the Lord is omnipresent and omnipotent. The left side of the body symbolizes emotion and the right side symbolizes reason. An axe in the upper left hand and a lotus in the upper right hand signify that in order to attain spiritual perfection, one should cut worldly attachments and conquer emotions. This enables one to live in the world without being affected by earthly temptations, just as a lotus remains in water but is not affected by it. A tray of Laddus (a popular snack) near the Lord denotes that He bestows wealth and prosperity upon His devotees. The lower right hand is shown in a blessing pose, which signifies that Ganesha always blesses His devotees. A human body with a big belly: the human body possesses a human heart, which is a symbol of kindness and compassion toward all. Ganesha's body is usually portrayed wearing red and yellow clothes. Yellow symbolizes purity, peace and truthfulness. Red symbolizes the activity in the world. These are the qualities of a perfect person who perforrns all duties in the world, with purity, peace, and truthfulness. The big belly signifies that a perfect individual must have a large capacity to face all pleasant and unpleasant experiences of the world. A mouse sitting near the feet of Ganesha and gazing at the tray of Laddus: a mouse symbalizes the ego that can nibble all that is good and noble in a person. A mouse sitting near the feet of Ganesha indicates that a perfect person is one who has conquered his (or her) ego. A mouse gazing at the Laddus, but not consuming them, denotes that a purified or controlled ego can live in the world without being affected by the worldly temptations. The mouse is also the vehicle of Ganesha, signifying that one must control ego in order for wisdom to shine forth. Right foot dangling over the left foot: as stated above, the left side of the body symbolizes emotion and the right side symbolizes reason and knowledge. The right foot dangling over the left foot illustrates that in order to live a successful life one should utilize knowledge and reason to overcome emotions.
You see there are 2 of us. In my head.
One 19 and one 51. We're Goddesses who rule over the cosmos, and you of course.
One Personality- her name is Bhagwati.
She's bossy, braggy, egotistical, cheeky, picky, workaholic with OCD.
And as she's forced me to write, she's sharp, witty and pretty. Well gorgeous if I may say so. (Though she knows it.) And if I didn't say so she'd eat me alive. As she's not only a Goddess but worse, a lioness.
2nd personality-Bhairavi
I'm the fat one. Ergo funny. I'm real bitchy too and narcissistic. I like to eat and tell ppl wat to do.
I sting like a beeeeeeeeyatch.
I'm also her sidekick and worship her royal behind.
Both personalities:
We're also couch potatoes, living a gypsy existence, and think no end of ourselves. Jealous? I know.
We also have catfights. There's a lot of censored meowing. And scratch marks cured with homeopathic meds. But sometimes Simon Cowell lends us his Vycadin.
