Salutations to the primeval God, Surya ashtakam (Octet to Sun God) Translated in to free verse By P.R.Ramachander Pantheism has been a very strong part of Hindu relegion. They gave form to the several aspects of nature and worshipped them. Of these, they recognized Sun God as the one who is the primeval cause of nature. They believed […]
Stotram
Stotra or Stotram (stotra) is a Sanskrit word, that means “ode, eulogy or a hymn of praise”.
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Purusha Suktham
Purusha Suktham Translated by P.R.Ramachander Introduction Among the great Gods of Vedas is Purusha, which in simple translation means the “maleâ€. But the word actually indicates Lord Vishnu, who is the God among the great trinity in charge of the care of the created beings. He is supposed to live in the ocean of milk […]
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Chapter 5: Uthama Charitha
Uthama Charitha (The holy story) Chapter 5: The argument between devi and the emissary. 1. Rishir Uvacha:- Puraa Shumbha Nishumbha masurabhyaam Sacheepathe, Trilokyam yagnabhagascha hruthaa madha balasrayath. The sage told:- During olden times, because Indra was proud of his strength and prowess, his three worlds and share in the fire sacrifice were stolen by two […]
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Sundara Kandam of Sage Valmiki
Sundara Kandam of Sage Valmiki(Translated by Mr.P.R.RamaChander) Introduction to Ramayanam. Sundaram Kandam – An Introduction Parayana Vidhana of Sundara Kandam Chapter 1: Crossing of Sea by HanumanChapter 2: Entering in to the city of LankaChapter 3: Winning over LankiniChapter 4: Wandering all over lankaChapter 5: Seeing Rakshasas and Rakshasis.Chapter 6: Entering palace of ravanaChapter 7: Seeing Pushpaga VimanaChapter 8: Description of […]
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Shankarashtakam
Shankarashtakam (The octet on Shankara) By Brahmananda Translated by P.R.Ramachander Seersha jata gana bharam, garalaharam, samastha samharam, Sri Kailasa viharam param bhava varidheraham vandhe. 1 I salute him, who carries a matted lock, Who wears the garland of serpents, Who is the destroyer of every thing, Who lives on mount Kailasa, And who is the […]
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Shriya Shatkam
Shriya Shatkam A sextet in praise of Goddess Sri(Lakshmi) Composed by Sri. Animesh (Taken from web site www.stutimandal.com) Translated by P.R.Ramachander (I do not know who wrote this soulful prayer addressed to Goddess Lakshmi. It is extremely musical and poetic) Na punya yagna karini, na jnana dheepa dharini, Na loka soka bhakshini, na sarva loka rakshini, […]
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Shiva Panchakshara Stotram | The Divine Hymn by Adi Shankara
Discover the spiritual essence of Lord Shiva through the timeless verses of the “Shiva Panchakshara Stotram”, composed by the revered philosopher and saint, Adi Shankara. This sacred hymn is dedicated to the five syllables ‘Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya,’ which embody the cosmic presence of Lord Shiva and his eternal blessings. Chanting or listening to this powerful stotram brings […]
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Subrhamanya Bujangam
Subrhamanya Bujangam By Adhi Sankara Bhagwat Pada Translated by P.R.Ramachander (This great stotra was supposed to have been composed by Adhi Sankara when he visited the Subrahmanya temple at Thiruchendur (Holy city of sandal) which is in the sea shore. The Acharya it seems became very emotional and the Lord of Thiruchendur personally approved this […]
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Shri Hanuman Stavan
Shri Hanuman Stavan: Jai Bajrang Bali Lyrics (with translation in English): Pranavaun Pawana-kumaara khala bana paavaka jnaana ghana Jaasu hridaya aagaara basahin Raama shara chaapa dhara. (Ram Charit Manas 1.17) [I offer my bow to the son of the Wind God, who is like a fire to the forest of bad people, and who is […]
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Uma Maheswara Stotram
Uma Maheswara Stotram Composed By Adhi Sankara Bagawat Pada Translated in to English in free verse, By P.R.Ramachander Nama Sivabhyam, Nava Youvanabhyam, Paraspara slishta Vapurtharabhyam, Nagendra Kanya vrusha Kethabhyam, Namo Nama Sankara Parvatheebhyam Salutations to Lord Shiva and Goddess Shivaa, Who are always in fresh stage of youth, Who cling to each other in tight embrace, […]