Arya Navakam (The nine stanzas on the Goddess) Translated by P.R.Ramachander Vaaneem jitha shuka vaaneem, AlikulaVeneem,bhavaambudhi droneem, Veena shuka sisu paaneem, Natha geervaaneem, namami sarvaaneem. 1 I salute the goddess of all, who is the Goddess of speech, Who has a sweet voice similar to lisping of a parrot. Who has a crown of hair similar […]
Stotram
Stotra or Stotram (stotra) is a Sanskrit word, that means “ode, eulogy or a hymn of praise”.
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Arya Navakam (The nine stanzas on the Goddess)
Arya Navakam (The nine stanzas on the Goddess) Translated by P.R.Ramachander Vaaneem jitha shuka vaaneem, AlikulaVeneem,bhavaambudhi droneem, Veena shuka sisu paaneem, Natha geervaaneem, namami sarvaaneem. 1 I salute the goddess of all, who is the Goddess of speech, Who has a sweet voice similar to lisping of a parrot. Who has a crown of hair similar […]
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Amba Pancha Rathnam (The five gems on the mother goddess)
Amba Pancha Rathnam (The five gems on the mother goddess) Translated by P.R.Ramachander Amba sambara vairi thatha bhagini , Sri Chandra bimbanana, Biboshti smitha bhashini, shubhakari kadambavatyasitha, Hreengarakshara manthra Madhya subhaga sroninithambhangitha, Ma mamba pura vasini bhagagawathi herambhamathavathu. 1 Let the mother of Ganesa who lives in Amba pura, Who is the sister of he who […]
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Maha Lakshmi Stotram
Maha Lakshmi Stotram Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth. Wealth does not mean only money or assets in Hinduism. It has several aspects. Goddess Lakshmi divides herself into several such aspects to grace the devotee. This prayer is to 15 such aspects of Goddess Lakshmi.) Adhi Lakshmi namosthesthu, Para brahma swaroopini, Yaso dehi, […]
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Vaageswari Sthavam (The prayer to the Goddess of Speech)
Vaageswari Sthavam (The prayer to the Goddess of Speech) By Adhi Shankara Bhagawat Pada Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Saraswathi is the Goddess of learning and knowledge. Her name is variously interpreted as “That which flows”, “that which has lakes and pools” and as “essential knowledge personified”. She arose out of the mind of Lord Brahma, when he […]
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Ganapathi Sthavam
Translated by P.R.Ramachander Abheepsithartha sidhyartham poojitho yassurair api, Sarva vignaschidhe thasmai Ganathipadaya nama. 1 Salutations to Him, who is the chief of Ganas, Who is being worshipped even by devas, For fulfillment of their desires, And who cuts off all obstacles. Gananam adhipaschando gajavakthrasthrilochana, Preetho bhavatu may nithyam varadatha vinayaka. 2 Be pleased with me daily, […]
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Kalyana Vrushti Sthavam
Translated by P.R.Ramachander (This great stotra on Goddess Tripurasundari is supposed to have been composed by Adhi Shankara. Though I had references from Malayalam, generally this has not been included as one of his works.) Kalyana vrushtibi rivamrutha poorithaabhi, Lakshmi swayam varana mangala deepikabhi, Sevabhirambha, thava pada saroja moole, Naakari kim manasi bhagyavatham jananaam. 1 […]
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Kalyana Vrushti Sthavam
Translated by P.R.Ramachander (This great stotra on Goddess Tripurasundari is supposed to have been composed by Adhi Shankara. Though I had references from Malayalam, generally this has not been included as one of his works.) Kalyana vrushtibi rivamrutha poorithaabhi, Lakshmi swayam varana mangala deepikabhi, Sevabhirambha, thava pada saroja moole, Naakari kim manasi bhagyavatham jananaam. 1 […]
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Nirvana Manjari
Aham na amaro naiva marthyo na daithyo, Nirvana Manjari (Bouquet of renunciation) By Adhi Shankara Bhagwat Pada, Translated by P.R.Ramachander Aham na amaro naiva marthyo na daithyo, Na Gandharva Yaksha, pisacha prabhedha, Pumanniva na sthree naiva shanda, Prakrushta prakasa swaroopa Shivoham. 1 I am neither god nor man nor Asura, I am neither Gandarwa nor […]
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Saraswathi Namasthubyam
An Invocation prayer in praise of Goddess Saraswathi usually sung at all Hindu Homes seeking Her Divine Blessings. This song is also sung universally by all classical musicians of repute at all festivals especially during Nav Rathri Saraswathi Pooja Day. Saying this Prayer, the Teacher usually commences Vidhya Aarambha (commencing teaching) of kids at schools. […]