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BHAJAN 26
MARUTI RAAYA .....
Maaruti raaya vaanara kaaya
Namithomi paaya
Sreeraamaache bhajan kareetho
Premaja guna gaaya
Sree aanjaneya namo namo
Vaanara veeraa namo namo
Sree aanjaneya namo namo
Vaanara veeraa namo namo
Sree aanjaneya namo namo
Vikrama swami namo namo
Sree aanjaneya namo namo
Vikrama swami namo namo
Rama lakshmana bharatha shatrughna
Kaivaari hanumaan
Ayodhya se raaj kareetho
Eka sree bhagavan Sree aanjaneya …..
Rama jaanaki krishna baishnaki
Radhae govinda
Hare rama raamahare raghu
Maari pandu ranga Sree aanjaneya …..
Maaruti raaya vaanara kaaya
Namithomi paaya
Sreeraamaache bhajan kareetho
Premaja guna gaaya Sree aanjaneya …..
BHAJAN 27
Anjanisuth pavanthau …..
Anjanisuth pavanathau laarae ho thum
Ram naam vaalae
thum raam naam vaalae
thUM RAAM NAAM VAALAE HO
thum raam naam vaalae
saagar lankhan vaalae
thum saagar lankhan vaalae
Lanka jarrae vo jaarae ho thum
Lanka jarrae vo jaarae Thum raam naam …..
moola sanjivani laayae
thum moola sanjivani laayae
laxman pran ubhaarae ho thum
laxman pran ubhaarae thum raam naam …..
Raam bhakti rakhvalae
thum Raam bhakti rakhvaalae
hari ko param priyarae ho thum
hari ko param priyarae thum raam naam …..
BHAJAN 28
VEERA MARUTHI …..
VEERA MARUTHI GAMBHEERA MARUTHI
DHEERA MARUTHI ATHI DHEERA MARUTHI
GEETHA MARUTHI SANGETHA MARUTHI
DOOTHA MARUTHI RAMA DOOTHA MARUTHI
VEERA MARUTHI GAMBHEERA MARUTHI
DIVYA MARUTHI ATHI DIVYA MARUTHI
JEEVA MARUTHI SANJEEVA MARUTHI
BHAKTHA MARUTHI RAMA BHAKTHA MARUTHI
VEERA MARUTHI GAMBHEERA MARUTHI
VIJAYA MARUTHI ATHI VIJAYA MARUTHI
ROOPA MARUTHI SWAROOPA MARUTHI
DASA MARUTHI RAMA DASA NARUTHI
BHAJAN 29
AADIYUM NEEYAE …..
AADIYUM NEEYAE ANTAMUMNEEYAE
ANJANIPUTRA HANUMAANAE
MADHAVA MANIYAE MAANIKKA OLIYAE
VIKRAMA SWAMI HANUMAANAE AADIYUM …..
VEDHAMUM NEEYAE VIDHYAYUM NEEYAE
VIKRAMA SWAMI HANUMAANAE
NEETHIYIN KURALAE NITHYA AZHAGAE
NENCHATHIN NIRAIVAE HANUMAANAE AADIYUM …
NAADATHIN UYIRAE NAMBIKKAI VADIVAE
NANNILAM POTRUM HANUMAANAE
VEDATHIN KARUVAE THYAGATHIN URUVAE
VIKRAMASWAMI HANUMANAE AADIYUM …..
KULANDAYUM NEEYAE DEIVAMUM NEEYAE
KARUNAKARANAE HANUMANAE
MAZHALAYIN MOZHIYIL MAYANGIDUM VIZHIYAE
MARAGATHAMURTHY HANUMAANAE AADIYUM …
ALAYAMANIYIN OSAYUM NEEYAE
KARUNAKARANAE HANUMANAE AADIYUM …..
BHAJAN 30
Hanumatheyane Namo Namo …..
Hanumatheyane namo namo
Vayu putra namo namo
Rudrayanane namo namo
veeraayanane namo namo
Nidhipathiyena namo namo
Pingakshayana namo namo
Sruthikamyayana namo namo
Sanaathanayana namo namo >>> Hanumatheyane
Viswahethave namo namo
Viswesayana namo namo
Ramabhakthane namo namo
Kalyaanayane namo namo
Viswamurthaye namo namo
Viswaroopaya namo namo >>> hanumatheyane
KalAadharayane namo namo
Kapisreshtayana namo namo
Anjanisuthane namo namo
Amalaayanane namo namo
Raameshtayane namo namo
Phalgunapriyane namo namo >>> hanumatheyane
Dharaadharayane namo namo
Janalohayane namo namo
Sadgathayena namo namo
Keerthipradayane namo namo
Paartha dwajaya namo namo
Vayuputhra namo namo >>> hanumatheyane
Chiranjeeviyae namo namo
Spurathrupiye namo namo
Vaanaraayanae namo namo
Kaalapurushane namo namo
Ramabhakthanae namo namo
Vikrama swaamiyae namo namo >>> hanumatheyane
Paahi maam paahi maam maaruthiye
Raksha maam Raksha maam Marutiye >>> Paahi maam
BHAJAN 31
SREE RAMACHANDRA KRIPALU .....
Sreeraamachandra kripaalu bhajamana
Harana bhava bhaya daarunam Sreeraamachandra
Navakanja lochana kanjamukha parakanja
Padakanjaarunam Sreeraamachandra
Kandarpa aganitha aMitha chavi
Nava neela neeraja sundaram Kandarpa .....
Padapeetha maanahu thaditaruchi
Suchinoumi janaka sudhaavaram Sreeraamachandra
Bhaja deena bhandhu dineshu daanava
Daitya vamsa nikandanam Bhaja deena .....
Raghu nanda aanandakanda
Kousalachanda dasarathanandanam Sreeraamachandra
Siramukuta kuntala thilakachaaru
Udaara anga vibhushanam Siramukuta .....
Aajaanu bhujasara chaapadhara
Samgraamajitha khara dhushanam Sreeraamachandra
Ithi vadathi thulasidaasa sankarasesha
Munimana ranjanam
Ithi vadathi thulasidaasa sankarasesha
Munimana ranjanam
Ithi vadathi thulasidaasa...
Ithi vadathi thulasidaasa sankarasesha
Munimana ranjanam
Mama hridaya kunja nivaasa tharu kaamaadi
Khaladala ranjanam Sreeraamachandra
BHAJAN 32
Prema muditha manasae kaho …..
Prema muditha manasae kaho
rama rama ram
Sree rama rama ram
Sree rama rama ram
Sree rama rama ram
Maatha pitha bandhu sakha
sab hi rama ram
bhaktha janaka jeevana sada
ek rama naam Sree rama rama ram ..
Paap kathe dukh mithe
sab hi rama ram
niraadhaar ko aadhaar
ek rama naam Sree rama rama ram ..
parama shanthi sukha nidaan
ek RAMA NAAM
sadachaara sukhaadhara
ek rama naam Sree rama rama ram ..
BHAJAN 33
DASARATHA NANDANA RAMA …..
DASARATHA NANDANA RAMA
DAYASAGARA RAMA
RAGHUKULA THILAKA RAMA
DAASARATHAE PARANTHAMA DASARATHA NANDANA …
AHALYODHARAKA RAMA
SAPA VIMOCHANA RAMA
DASAMUKHA MARDHANA RAMA
DAASARATHAE PARANTHAMA DASARATHA NANDANA …
DASARATHA NANDANA RAMA
DAYASAGARA RAMA
RAGHUPATHI RAGHAVA RAMA
DAASARATHAE PARANTHAMA DASARATHA NANDANA …
HANUMATH SEVITHA RAMA
JAANAKI JEEVANA RAMA
AYODHYAVAASA RAMA
DAASARATHAE PARANTHAMA DASARATHA NANDANA …
HARIVARAASANAM .....
Harivaraasanam viswamohanam
Harithadheeswaram aaraadhyapaadukam
Arivimardhanam nithya narthanam
Hariharaatmajam devamaasrayae
Saranam ayyappa swami saranam ayyappa
Saranam ayyappa swami saranam ayyappa
Sarana keerthanam bhaktha maanasam
Bharana lolubham narthanaalasam
Aruna bhasuram bhoothanaayakam
Hariharaatmajam devamaasrayae Saranam .....
Pranaya satyakam praananaayakam
Pranathakalpakam suprabhaanjitham
Pranava mandiram keerthanapriyam
Hariharaatmajam devamaasrayae Saranam .....
Thuraga vaahanam sundaraananam
Varagadayudham vedavarnitham
Gurukripaakaram keerthanapriyam
Hariharaatmajam devamaasrayae Saranam .....
Tribhuvanaarchitham devataatmakam
Trinayanam prabhum divyadesikam
Tridasapoojitham chinthithapradam
Hariharaatmajam devamaasrayae Saranam .....
Bhavabhayaapaham Bhaavukaavakam
Bhuvanamohanam bhoothibhooshanam
Dhavalavaahanam divyavaaranam
Hariharaatmajam devamaasrayae Saranam .....
Kalamrudusmitham sundaraananam
Kalabha komalam gaathra mohanam
Kalabha kesari vaaji vaahanam
Hariharaatmajam devamaasrayae Saranam .....
Srithajanapriyam chinthithapradam
Sruthi vibhushanam saadhu jeevanam
Sruthi manoharam geetha laalasam
Hariharaatmajam devamaasrayae Saranam .....BHAJAN 36
ONNAAM THIRUPPADI .....
Onnaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa
Swaami ponnayyappa, ayyanae ponnayyappa
Swamiyae saranam saranam ponnayyappa
Swaami saranam ayyan saranam
Ayyappa saranam saranam ponnayyappa
Randaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Moonnaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Naalaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Randaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Anjaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Aaraam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Ezhaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Ettaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Onpathaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Pathaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Pathinonnaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Pandrandaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Pathimoonnaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Pathinaalaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Pathinanjaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Pathinaaraam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Pathinezhaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Pathinettaam thiruppadi saranam ponnayyappa Swaami saranam ..
Swamiyae Saranamayyappa
Hariharasudan aanandachittan ayyappa swamiyae
Saranamayyappa Saranamayyappa Saranamayyappa
GURUR BRAHMA GURUR VISHNU …..
GuruR brahma guruR vishnu
GuruR devo maheswaraHA
Gurur saakshaath parabrahma
THasmai sree vikrama swaamiyae namahA
THasmai sree vikrama swaamiyae namahA
Budhir balam yaso dhairyam
Nirbhayatwam-arogatha
Ajaatyam vaakpatutwom-cha
HanumaTh smaranaaTh bhaveth
Saraswathi namasthubhyam
Varadae kaamarupinim
Vidyaarambham karishyaami
SIdhir bhavathu mae sada
Raamaya raamabhadraaya
Raamachandraaya vedhasae
Raghunaathaya nathaaya
Seethaaya pathayae namaha
NERAM INDA NERAM .....
Neram inda neram nalla neram vaarungal
Swamiyudan serndu hanumanai paadungal
Guruswami vikrama swami nalamudan vaazhndida
Hanumanai vendiduvom
Nistchyam avanai vazhipaduvom Neram ....
Vikramaswaami kuralil varum paattu ellaam
Aakumathu namakkellaam taalattu
Theemaikalai akatti nanmaikalai adanjida
Swaamiyudan serndu hanumanai vendiduvom Neram .....
Raamadaasan hanumad dasan
Ellaam raama bhaktharae
Swaamipaadam pettaalae paavanam aagidumae
Andayidam nammidamaam
Perum bhaagyam namukkathuvae
Hanumaan nammai kaathida
Vikramaswaami arul purivaar
Vikramaswaami arul purivaar Neram …..
Swaami saranam swami saranam Vikrama swaami saranam >>> 2
Vikrama swami saranam Vikrama swami saranam >>> 2
Vikrama swaami jai jai Vikrama swami jai jai >>> 2
Jai jai jai jai Vikrama swaami Vikrama swaami jai jai jai jai >>> 5
GOD IS ONE …..
MURUGA HERE, MURUGA THERE
MURUGA MURUGA EVERYWHERE
GOD IS ONE, GOD IS ONE
GOD IS ONE EVERYWHERE
HANUMAN HERE, HANUMAN THERE
HANUMAN HANUMAN EVERYWHERE >>> GOD IS ONE …
BABA HERE, BABA THERE
BABA BABA EVERYWHERE >>> GOD IS ONE …
JESUS HERE, JESUS THERE
JESUS JESUS EVERYWHERE >>> GOD IS ONE …
ALLAH HERE, ALLAH THERE
ALLAH ALLAH EVERYWHERE >>> GOD IS ONE …
AMMAN HERE, AMMAN THERE
AMMAN AMMAN EVERYWHERE >>> GOD IS ONE …
KRISHNA HERE, KRISHNA THERE
KRISHNA KRISHNA EVERYWHERE >>> GOD IS ONE …
SWAMI HERE, SWAMI THERE
VIKRAMA SWAMI EVERYWHERE >>> GOD IS ONE …
Vaidehi Priya Vaikuntha Rama
Vaidehi Priya Vaikuntha Rama
Bhaktodhaaraka Rama
Raghuvara Janani Jaanaki Rama
Lakshmana Sevitha Laavanya Rama
Dasharatha Nandana Rama
Raghuvara Janani Jaanaki Ram
Bhajo Re Man Raam Govind Hari
Bhajo Re Man Raam Govind Hari,
Bhajo Re Man Raam Govind Hari,
Japtap Sadhan Kachu Nahin Lagath,
Japtap Sadhan Kachu Nahin Lagath,
Kharachat Nahin Gatari,
Bhajo Re Man Raam Govind Hari
Santat Sampat Sukh Ke Kaaran,
Santat Sampat Sukh Ke Kaaran,
Jaase Dhul Pari,
Bhajo Re Man Raam Govind Hari
Raam Naam Ko Sumiran Karle,
Raam Naam Ko Sumiran Karle,
Sir Pe Maut Khadi,
Bhajo Re Man Raam Govind Hari
Kehet Kabir Sunobhai Saado,
Kehet Kabir Kehet Kabir,
Ram Jaan Mukh Nahin,
Voh Mukh Dhul Pari
Bhajo Re Man Raam Govind Hari,
Bhajo Re Man Raam Govind Hari,
Hari Ka Dhyan Laga Man Mere
Hari Kaa Dhyaan Laga Man Mere,
Mit Jaayenge Sab Dukh Tere,
Sumiran Karale Saanjh Savere,
Mit Jaayenge Sab Dukh Tere,
Sab Dukh Tere,
Jal Mein Thal Mein, Neel Gagan Mein,
Kan Kan Mein Hai, Prabhu Ki Chaaya Re Bhai,
Jisne Man Ki Aankhen Kholi,
Usne Uska Darashan Paaya Re Bhai,
Jo Nar Hari Ki Maala Phere,
Choote Janam Janam Ke Phere,
Dagar Dagar Par, Jhoota Mela Re,
Har Maati Hai, Jhooti Maaya Re Bhai,
Kaun Saath Dhan Lejaayega Re,
Kaun Saath Dhan Leke Aaya Re Bhai,
Jag Mein Sab Ke Rein Base Re,
Saath Kisi Ke Kaun Chale Re,
Hari Kaa Dhyan Laga Man Mere,
Mit Jaayenge Sab Dukh Tere,
O Raam Krishna Hari, Gopal Krishna Hari,
Raam Krishna Hari, Gopal Krishna Hari....
hari mei to laakh yatan kar haari*2
mahalan dhoonda, giriban dhoonda,
dhoondi duniya saari, hari mei to laakh yatan kar haari.
gokul kunj gali mein dhoond, dhoonda vrindavan mein,
daal daal se, phool paath se jaa poocha kunjan mein
veethi ki sab kahe harina , abki kahe banwari,
hari mei to
koi kahe sri ram hai kya? ya gauri kaali maiya
mai kahu nahi gopal hain woh ek ban mein charaave gaiyya
umapati parameshwara nahin, na narayan bhaya haari
meera ka hridaya vihaari, meera ka hridaya vihaari
ang pitambar more mukut, sir maala gale sihaave
bahuroopi bade roop dhare, jis naam bulavo aave*2
meera kahe ab laaj rakho prabhu aavo murali dhaari
meera kahe ab laaj rakho prabhu aavo aavo murali dhaari,
aavo murali dhaari.
Om Trayambakam Yajamahé
Sugandham Pushtïvardhanam
Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaat
Mriturmuksheeya Maamrität
Meaning:
We worship Lord Shiva, the one with three eyes; who is fragrant and nourishes the well being of all. He preserves our lives with his power and blesses us with every breath we take. We pray to him to liberate us from death and giude us to the path to attain immortality.
Benefits:
The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is the life-giving mantra. This mantra will shield you from all worldly disasters; from death, from famine, from disease, from accident and from the unexplained. The chanting of this mantra with devotion and sincerity is the cure for any calamity. Have faith and He is there to protect you.
Shri Durga Ji Ki Aarti
Jai Ambe Gauri, maiya jai mangalmoorti, maiya jai anand karni,
Tumko nishi din dhyawat, hari brahma shivri || Jai ambe gauri ||
Maang sindoor virajat, tiko mrig mad ko,
Ujjwal se dau naina, chandra badan niko || Jai... ||
Kanak saman kalewar, raktaambar raaje,
Rakt pushp galmalaa, kanthan par saaje || Jai... ||
Kehari vaahan raajat, khadag khapra dhaari,
Sur nar muni jan sewat, tinke dukhahaari || Jai... ||
Kaanan kundal shobhit, nasagre moti,
Kotik chandra diwakar, raajat sama jyoti || Jai... ||
Shumbh nishumbh vidaare, mahishasur ghaati,
Dhumra vilochan naina, nishi din madamaati || Jai... ||
Chounsatha yogini gaawat, nritya karat bharion,
Baajat taal mridanga, aur baagat damru || Jai... ||
Kanchan thaal viraajat, agar kapur baati,
Shri maalketu mein raajat, koti ratan jyoti || Jai... ||
Yaa ambejiki aarati, jo koi nar gaave,
Kahat shivananda swami, sukh sampati paawe || Jai...
Lord Vishnu : Vishnu is regarded as a major god in Hinduism and Indian mythology. He is thought as the preserver of the universe, while two other major Hindu gods, Brahma and Shiva, are considered the creator and destroyer of the universe, respectively.
As the preserver of the cosmos, Vishnu upholds the universal laws. Unlike Shiva, who often seeks refuge in the forest to meditate, Vishnu constantly participates in worldly affairs. Ensuring that all is well.
When order prevails in the universe, Vishnu sleeps on the coils of Sesha, ruler of the Nagas. As Sesha floats along the cosmic ocean supporting Vishnu, the universe unfolds from Vishnu's dream. But when there is disorder in the universe, Vishnu either mounts his vehicle, Garuda, and battles with the forces of chaos, or he sends one of his Avatars (or incarnations) to save the world.
It is believed that Vishnu would have ten such Avatars, the most popular being Rama and Krishna. The full list of ten Avatars is as follows:
1. The fish Matsya
2. The turtle Kurma
3. The boar Varaha
4. The man-lion Narasimha
5. The dwarf Vamana
6. The warrior-priest Parashurama
7. The prince Rama
8. The cowherd Krishna
9. The sage Buddha-Mayamoha
10. The horseman Kalki
Vishnu uses both force and guile to ensure the stability of the universe. His consort Laxmi, goddess of wealth and power, offers him the wherewithal to maintain the integrity of the world.
Today, Vishnu is one of the most highly revered deities, but he has not always been so popular. In the earliest Hindu writings, the Vedas, he is mentioned infrequently, and is associated with the major Vedic god Indra. Through the later epics, notably the Ramayana and Mahabharata, he is glorified through the Avatars Rama and Krishna.
Rama : In Hindu myth, Prince Rama is the seventh incarnation (or avatar) of Vishnu, and he is one of the most loved deities in India. Indian families tell their sons that they should grow up to be like Rama. Prince Rama is the hero of the Indian epic the Ramayana. In this story, he is the son of the King of Ayodhya, and heir to the throne. However, his stepmother wants him banished from the kingdom so that her natural son can become heir to the throne. Regretfully, the king asks that Rama leave the kingdom. Seeing his father's predicament, Rama gladly leaves the kingdom for the forest.
Rama goes to live in the forest with his brother and with his enchanting wife, Sita. While there, Rama drives off some Rakshas from the forest. Their demonic leader, Ravana, seeks revenge on Rama by abducting Sita.
Rama, his brother, and Hanuman, the Monkey King, set off to free Sita from the island of Lanka, where Ravana is holding her. Hanuman uses his powers to build a bridge using the bodies of his monkey army for Rama to cross, and flying in on Hanuman's shoulders, Rama shoots an arrow into Ravana. He has succeeded in killing the demon and liberating his wife.
Hanuman the Monkey King : Hanuman is the son of Vayu, the Hindu god of Wind, and is looked upon by Hindus as the ultimate hero. He represents the figure of the ideal being, as he is humble yet brave. His physical prowess, mental discipline and spiritual purity have made him extremely popular all over India.
As a child, Hanuman mistook the rising sun for a fruit and tried to eat it, in the process disrupting the movements of the nine astrological bodies, the Grahas. When Indra, lord of the skies, hurled his thunderbolt to stop Hanuman, Vayu was so angry that he sucked away the air from the three worlds causing all creatures to choke. Vayu wouldn't release the wind until Indra promised to give Hanuman supernatural powers.
Hanuman is best known from the Indian epic the Ramayana. In this masterwork, Sita, the wife of Prince Rama, is abducted by the demon Ravana. Hanuman leads his army of monkeys and bears to build a bridge from India to the island of Lanka, where Sita was being held.
As Hanuman's armies attacked, Prince Rama rode in on Hanuman's shoulders and fired an arrow into Ravana, killing the demon and liberating Sita.
Krishna is one of the most popular deities throughout India. Krishna is considered the eighth avatar, or incarnation, of the god Vishnu. According to legend Krishna was not only divine, but heroic as well. Krishna is believed to have defeated numerous dragons and monsters, and eventually, as predicted, killed his half-uncle, the tyrannical king Kamsa.
In the epic poem the Mahabharata, Krishna plays a major role that serves as the starting point for a change in Hindu practice. In the poem, he serves as the charioteer for Arjuna, who is about to go into battle against many of his relatives.
As Arjuna sits dejected knowing that to be victorious he must slay his half-brothers, Krishna delivers his celebrated oration, the 'Bhagavad-Gita' (The Song of the Celestial One), on duty and life to the troubled hero Arjuna. This speech persuaded Arjuna that although he was torn by loyalty, it was right to fight against his kinsmen since they were unrighteous.
Krishna expounds a philosophy of right action being the ideal path of salvation, as opposed to relying on ritualistic sacrifices and idol worship as a means of salvation. He states that while yoga and devotion might lead to oneness with God, righteous conduct is better since it helps in both the spiritual and material worlds. The two former methods, Krishna notes, were only focused on the spiritual worlds.
In other works, Krishna is considered to be quite a prankster, who spends much of his time watching over cowherds and seducing milkmaids. It is common to see both aspects of Krishna in Hindu artwork, that of a soldier/philosopher, and that of a child or young man looking after cowherds
Lakshmi (also spelled Laxmi) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, beauty, pleasure, and abundance - all the goods things in life. Lakshmi is the mother of Kama, the young god of love. She is the consort of Vishnu, and is his wife during each of his incarnations. She is adored by gods, demons and humans alike.
Usually Lakshmi is depicted sitting on a lotus, wearing a red sari, covered in jewels. In one of her four hands she holds a vase containing fortune and wealth. Often white elephants, the symbol of rain clouds, can be seen playing in the water near Lakshmi, often spraying her with water from their trunks.
Lakshmi has a few different forms. As Shreedevi, the goddess makes kings out of men, bestowing them with sovereignty, splendor and royal authority. In this form, she is Vishnu's shakti, the source of his divine power, which helps him to protect the universe. As Bhudevi, the earth-goddess, Lakshmi provides food, clothing and shelter to all creatures.
Durga or Maha Durga : Durga is a malignant form of Devi, the Mother Goddess. (Devi's other common forms are Kali and Parvati.) According to myth, the gods could not defeat the demon Mahisha, who had taken on the form of a great buffalo. They begged Shiva for his assistance, and Shiva advised all the gods to release their shaktis (spiritual prowess) locked within their bodies.
The shaktis of the gods emerged in female form. These goddesses fused together in blinding light from which arose a magnificent goddess with many arms. She was as beautiful as she was deadly.
The gods called this goddess Durga, the invincible one, and they armed her with their weapons. Thus armed, Durga rode to the top of a mountain on a lion. In a bloody battle, she destroyed Mahisha and his army of demons.
Parvati is one of the major aspects of Devi, the universal goddess. She is known as one of the benevolent forms (while Durga and Kali are the wrathful forms). She is appears as ShivaÕs consort, considered in this form to be a mountain goddess.
According to legend, Shiva had become despondent over the death of his wife, so he turned to the life of a hermit. He sat concentrating his energies until he turned into a pillar of fire. The gods became worried over this, and begged the mother goddess Shakti for help.
In response, the goddess took the form of Parvati, princess of the mountains, and sought to win Shiva's heart with the help of Kama, god of love. But when Kama shot his love-dart at Shiva, Shiva opened his third eye, let loose a fiery missile and reduced him to ashes.
Parvati then took on the life of a hermit as well, and mortified her body through austerities that won Shiva's admiration, and he accepted her as his consort. Inspired by Parvati's beauty, Shiva made music and began to dance.
Parvati also cajoled Shiva to reveal the secrets of the cosmos locked in his mind. It is believed many seers were enlightened when they overheard their conversation between the two lovers. Parvati is highly revered for her ability to transform the austere ascetic Shiva into an amorous householder.
Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and the mistress of the arts, and is the consort of Brahma. She rules the intellectual and creative realm, and is the patron saint of libraries and schools. Saraswati is not normally adorned in jewels, but instead opts for a white sari. Her vehicle is a swan, and she is often depicted holding a book in one hand and a flute in another.
Saraswati is well loved by Hindus because she was able to tame the wandering mind of Brahma. According to legend, at the dawn of creation, Brahma became enchanted by his first creation, Shatarupa, goddess of material existence. He was so entranced by her that he sprouted five heads so he could watch her at all times. He chased her wherever she went, but he could not possess this mercurial being.
To restrain Brahma's lust Shiva, the supreme ascetic, wrenched off one of Brahma's heads. Sobered by the experience, Brahma turned to Saraswati and learnt to rein in his bewitched mind. Saraswati's children, the Vedas, showed Brahma the way out of the labyrinth of sensuality. From that day, the four heads of Brahma began chanting the four Vedas.
Ganesha is the God of success and overcoming obstacles, but is also associated with wisdom, learning, prudence, and power. As the god of success, his names are chanted at the start of any important venture. As the remover of obstacles, he is invoked at the start of every journey, marriage, religious rite, house construction, the writing of a book or even a letter.
There are two myths about his birth and how he came to posses the head of an elephant. One myth relates that his mother, Parvati, had to go for her bath when her husband, Shiva, was not at home. As Shiva had gone on a meditation retreat and was not expected to return, Parvati ordered Ganesha to keep guard and not let anyone inside the room. But after a while Shiva arrived and when he tried to enter, the child refused to let him do so. This angered Shiva, who cut off the child's head.
In order to make up for his mistake, Shiva promised Parvati that if she places the head of any person or thing which crosses her path early the next day, the child would come back to life. The first person or thing that passed by them was the mighty elephant. Shiva cut off its head and placed it on the torso of the beheaded child.
Another version says that Parvati was blessed with a beautiful son, and all the Gods assembled to see and admire the son of Shiva and Parvati. They all gazed at the child except Shani, because he was under a curse, which caused any being he looked at to be burnt to ashes. Parvati insisted that Shani also look at and admired her son.
But no sooner had he done so than Ganesha's head was burnt to ashes. Parvati cursed Shani for having killed her son, but Brahma intervened, and comfortingly told her that if the first available head were planted on her son's shoulders, he would be alive again. So Vishnu set forth on Garuda and the first creature he found was an elephant sleeping beside a river. He cut off its head and this was fixed on Ganesha's body.
According to legends Ganesha is a great scribe and learned in religious lore and scriptures. Hence, Ganesha is often depicted with only one tusk, since it is believed that he broke off the other so that he could inscribe the Mahabharata, which was dictated by to him the seer Vyasa.
Indra was the supreme ruler of the gods in the early Hindu religious books, particularly the Rig Veda. Indra was the leader of the gods, the god of war, the god of thunder and storms, and the greatest warrior. He defended both gods and mankind against the forces of evil. His main celestial weapon is the Vajra, considered the lightening bolt (or a diamond).
In later times, Indra slowly lost much of his grandeur, and eventually he became regarded as a god of the weather, or the king of lesser gods.
Lord Shiva : Shiva is the third deity of the Hindu triad of great gods, the others being Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is often referred to as the Destroyer, but it might be better to think of him as the God of Transformation, since he is often associated with creation that comes out of destruction.
But Shiva has different aspects that appear at different times. He is often depicted as the destroyer, and will appear as a naked ascetic accompanied by demons, encircled with serpents and necklaces of skulls. Sometimes Shiva wanders into crematoriums, smears his body with ash and dances in the light of the funeral pyres, reminding all about the transitory nature of material things.
Sometimes the creative force of Shiva is depicted, and in particular Shiva is represented by a phallus, known as the linga. Other times Shiva is seen as the god of meditation and asceticism. He will be depicted sitting cross-legged with his eyes half-closed.
Another common form is that of Shiva Nataraja. This is Shiva engaged in a cosmic dance. It is believed that the energy from this dance sustains the cosmos, and when Shiva is finished with this dance, this universe will end and a new one will begin.
Snakes are often associated with Shiva, since they are able to regenerate their skins by discarding their old ones. Likewise, in southern India, deer are associated with Shiva because their antlers re-grow after falling out. Shiva is also associated with the rainy season, as the monsoon rains transform the ground from dessert into vertile valley.
Shiva is often depicted carrying a trident, and the three tips of this weapon represent the creation, protection (or sustaining), and destruction of the universe. He might be carrying an ax, which is to symbolize the severing of ties to the material world
Maha Kali : Kali is the goddess of dissolution and destruction. She is known for destroying ignorance, and she helps those who strive for knowledge of God. Her name means "The Black One" and the city of Calcutta is named in her honor. Kali is fearsome in appearance. She has wild eyes, a protruding tongue, and she wields a bloody sword. Kali also holds the severed head of a demon, and she wears a belt of severed heads.
In Hindu mythology, the gods could not kill the demon Raktabija. Every drop of his blood that touched the ground transformed itself into another demon. Within a few minutes of attacking this asura with their weapons, the gods would find the entire battlefield covered with millions of demon clones.
In despair, the gods turned to Shiva. But Shiva was lost in meditation, so they turned to his consort Parvati. The goddess immediately set out to do battle with this dreaded demon in the form of Kali.
She rode into the battleground on her lion, and Raktabija experienced fear for the first time in his demonic heart. Kali ordered the gods to attack Raktabija. Kali then spread her tongue to cover the battlefield preventing even a single drop of Raktabija's blood from falling on the group. Thus preventing Raktabija from reproducing himself.
Drunk on Raktabija's blood, Kali ran across the cosmos killing anyone who dared cross her path. She adorned herself with the heads, limbs and entrails of her victims. To pacify her, Shiva threw himself under her feet. This stopped the goddess. She calmed down, embraced her husband, and shed her ferocious form.
Brahma: In Hindu mythology, Brahma is the senior member of the triad of great gods, which also includes Vishnu and Shiva. In later Hindu mythology, he became symbolized as the supreme eternal deity whose essence makes up the cosmos.
Brahma is considered the creator of the universe. Before the cosmos existed, Brahma was all alone, self contained and self-content. Eventually, he felt inadequate and longed for company. Brahma split himself and created the goddess Shatarupa. Her many forms captivated Brahma, and he desired to posses her.
But that was not to be. Like all material things, Shatarupa would turn into something else every time Brahma got to her. She turned into a cow, a mare, a goose and a doe. Brahma kept pursuing her, taking the form of the corresponding male - a bull, a horse, a gander, a buck. Thus all creatures of the cosmos, from the smallest insect to the largest mammal, came into being.
Brahma sprouted five heads, so that he could watch Shatarupa at all times. To restrain Brahma's lust, Shiva wrenched off one of Brahma's five heads. This helped Brahma come to his senses, and he took Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, as his consort. With her help, he regained control of his mind.
For creating the universe, Brahma became known as the lord of progeny. But he is not worshipped because he is responsible for distracting the mind away from the soul and towards the cravings of the flesh.
Devi, also known as Maha Devi or Uma Devi, is the Divine Mother of the Hindu world. Devi is the "Mother Goddess," meaning she is the mother of all. Her name means goddess, and she has many forms or incarnations. Her most familiar forms are ferocious, such as Durga and Kali, or benevolent, such as Parvati. In the form of Parvati, she is the consort (wife) of Shiva, the god of destruction and regeneration.
As the mother of all life, Devi is gentle, and is the god of nature and life because she brings rain and protects against disease. As mother of death, she is terrible. Lakshmi, wife of Vishnu is an incarnation of Devi. She is the goddess of creative power and represents all women in the universe.
Ganga is the goddess of the river Ganges, India's most sacred body of water. Hindus believe that bathing in her holy waters will help wash one's sins away, and hence they conduct repeated ritualistic washings in the river to secure a place in heaven.
Her power to wash away sins and liberate is so strongly believed that the ashes of the dead are spread over her. Ganga is usually represented as a beautiful woman with a fish's tail in place of legs, and she rides on the Makara, a water monster.
One myth about the origin of Ganga is that the god Vishnu once heard Shiva play the flute. Vishnu was so entranced by the music that his feet began to melt. Brahma caught the liquefied portion of Vishnu in a pot and from it created Ganga. Hence Ganga is also known as Vishnu-padi (she-who-was-born-out-of-Vishnu's-feet).
Originally Ganga flowed only in the heavens, but then was ordered to go down to earth. Not wanting to, she threatened to flood the whole world. The gods were so afraid of her that they sought the help of Shiva.
Shiva broke the fall of Ganga by capturing her in his mighty locks of hair. Since then, Ganga resides on top of Shiva's head as his second wife, the first being Parvati.
Hanuman Chalisa
SHRI GURU CHARANA SAROJA RAJA|
NIJA MANU MUKURU SUDHAARI
BARANAUN RAGHUVARA VIMALA JASU
JO DAAYAKU PHALA CHARI
Having cleansed the mirror of my soul with the dust of the guru’s lotus-feet, I describe Raghuvara’s spotless glory, the bestower of life’s four fruits.
BUDDHIHIINA TANU JAANIKE
SUMIRAUN PAVANA-KUMAARA
BALA BUDHI VIDYAA DEHU MOHIN
HARAHU KALESA BIKAARA
Realizing that I am void of all wisdom, I meditate on the son of the Wind, may he bless me with strength, wisdom and knowledge and rid me of my sufferings and sins.
JAYA HANUMAANA GYANA GUNA SAAGARA
JAYA KAPIISA TIHUN LOKA UJAAGARA
RAAMA DUUTA ATULITA BALA DHAAMAA
ANJANIPUTRA PAVANSUTA NAAMAA
Glory to you, O Hanuman, ocean of all knowledge and virtue! Glory to the Monkey lord, enlightener of the triple worlds; you are Rama’s envoy of might incomparable Anjani’s son called Pavansuta.
RAATIHUN DIVASA RAAMA DHUNA JAAHIIN
MAGANA RAHATA MANA, TANA DUKHA NAAHIIN
RAAMA SANEHA JAASU URA HOII
MAHAA BHAAGYASHAALII NARA SOII
Wherever people chorus the glory of Rama throughout the night and day and have their minds fully absorbed in it, they are cured of all bodily suffering. Highly fortunate is only that person whose heart brims with love of Rama.
MAHAABIIRA BIKRAMA BAJARANGII
KUMATI NIVAARA SUMATI KE SANGII
KANCHANA BARANA BIRAAJA SUVESAA
KAANANA KUNDALA KUNCHITA KESAA
You are mighty, valiant, radiant as the thunderbolt, banisher of wickedness, of the wise befriender, golden-hued and brilliant and charmingly bedecked, with pendants sparkling in your ears and curly hair on the head.
HAATHA BAJRA AU DHVAJAA BIRAAJAI
KAANDHE MUUNJA JANEUU SAAJAI
SANKARA SUVANA KESARIINANDANA
TEJA PRATAAPA MAHAA JAGA BANDHANA
In your hands flash the thunderbolt and banner and across your shoulder the sacred thread of munja. O Shankara’s son, the delight of Keshari, the greatness of your glory is adored all the world over.
BIDYAAVAANA GUNII ATI CHAATURA
RAAMA KAAJA KARIBE KO AATURA
PRABHU CHARITRA SUNIBE KO RASIYAA
RAAMA LASHANA SIITAA MANA BASIYAA
Learned, accomplished and exceedingly wise, ever eager to carry out Rama’s behest you delight in listening to the Lord’s ambrosial acts, with Rama, Lakshmana and Sita dwelling in your heart.
SUUKSHMA RUUPA DHARI SIYAHIN DIKHAAVAA
VIKATA RUUPA DHARI LANKA JARAAVA
BHIIMA RUUPA DHARI ASURA SANHAARE
RAAMACHANDRA KE KAAJA SANVAARE
You appeared before Sita in a subtle form, burnt Lanka in a form awesome to behold; you slew the demons by assuming a gigantic form and thus accomplished Rama’s mission.
LAAYA SANJIVANA LAKHANA JIYAAYE
SHRII RAGHUBIIRA HARASHI URA LAAYE
RAGHUPATI KIINHII BAHUTA BADAAII
TUMA MAMA PRIYA BHARATAHI SAMA BHAAII
You brought the life-giving herb, which resuscitated Lakshmana; joyously then Rama clasped you to his bosom and praised you again and again. ‘You are as dear to me as Brahma’ he said.
SAHASA BADANA TUMHARO JASA GAAVAIN
ASA KAHI SHRIPATI KANTHA LAGAAVAIN
SANAKAADIKA BRAHMAADI MUNIISAA
NAARADA SAARADA SAHITA AHIISAA
The thousand-headed Serpent hymns your glory! So saying, Sita’s lord fondly embraces you. ‘So also Sanaka, his brothers, Brahma and the other high sages, Narada, Sarada and the Serpent king’.
JAMA KUBERA DIGPAALA JAHAN TE
KAVI KOBIDA KAHI SAKE KAHAN TE
TUMA UPAKAARA SUGRRIIVAHIN KIINHAA
RAAMA MILAAYA RAAJA PADA DIINHAA
Yama, Kubera and all the guardians of the directions, poets and scholars cannot sing your glory. You rendered great service to Sugriva when you brought him to Rama, who crowned him king and gave him sovereignty over Kishkindhaa.
TUMHARO MANTRA BIBHISHANA MAANAA
LANKESHWARA BHAE SABA JAGA JAANAA
JUGA SAHASRA JOJANA PARA BHAANUU
LIILYO TAAHI MADHURA PHALA JAANUU
Vibhishana heeded your advice and became Lanka’s lord, which the whole world knows. Considering him to be a sweet fruit, you swallowed the sun from a distance of two thousand yojnas.
PRABHU MUDRIKAA MELI MUKHA MAAHIIN
JALADHI LAANGHI GAYE ACHARAJA NAAHIIN
DURGAMA KAAJA JAGATA KE JETE
SUGAMA ANUGRAHA TUMHARE TETE
No wonder you leapt across the ocean, carrying the Lord’s ring in your mouth. All the tasks of the world, however difficult are rendered easily possible by your favour.
RAAMA DUAARE TUMA RAKHAVAARE
HOTA NA AAGYAA BINU PAISAARE
SABA SUKHA LAHAI TUMHAARII SARANAA
TUMA RACCHAKA KAAHUU KO DARA NAA
You are the sentinel posted at Rama’s gate which none can enter unless you let him in. He who seeks refuge in you enjoys all blessings and with you as protector experiences no fear.
AAPANA TEJA SAMAHAARO AAPAI
TIINONH LOKA HAAKANTEIN KAANPAI
BHUUTA PISAACHA NIKATA NAHIN AAVAI
MAHAABIIRA JABA NAAM SUNAAVAI
When you remember your blazing splendour (which you alone control) and roar aloud, your thunderous voice causes tremor in the three spheres; when your name Mahavira is incessantly repeated, ghosts and goblins dare not make their visitation
NAASAI ROGA HARAI SABA PIIRAA
JAPATA NIRANTARA HANUMATA BIIRAA
SANKATA TEIN HANUMAANA CHUDAAVAI
MANA KRAMA BACHANA DHYAANA JO LAAVAI
Constant repetition of your name, O valiant Hanuman, destroys all illness and dispels all suffering. If one meditates on you with thought, word and deed, you rid one of every calamity.
SABA PARA RAAMA TAPASVII RAAJAA
TINA KE KAAJA SAKALA TUMA SAAJAA
AURA MANORATHA JO KOII LAAVAI
SOII AMITA JIIVANA PHALA PAAVAI
Though Rama himself is a supreme ascetic, Lord of all, yet you, Hanuman, fulfilled all his missions successfully. Whoever expresses a longing to you is rewarded with countless fruits of life.
CHAARON YUGA PARATAAPA TUMHAARAA
HAI PARASIDDHA JAGATA UJIYAARAA
SAADHU SANTA KE TUMA RAKHAVAARE
ASURA NIKANDANA RAAMA DULAARE
Your glory is famed through all the four ages, shedding its lustre on the terrestrial sphere. You are the protector of every saint and sage, destroyer of the demons and Rama’s pet.
ASTA SIDDHI NAU NIDHI KE DAATAA
ASA BARA DIINA JAANAKII MAATAA
RAAMA RASAAYANA TUMHARE PAASAA
SADAA RAHO RAGHUPATI KE DAASAA
Be thou the bestower of the eight siddhis and the nine nidhis such is the boon Mother Janaki bestowed on you. You possess Rama-the philosopher’s stone-and Raghupati’s servant you ever remain.
TUMHARE BHAJANA RAAMA KO PAAVAI
JANAMA JANAMA KE DUKHA VISARAAVAI
ANTA KAALA RAGHUBARA PURA JAII
JAHAN JANMA HARI BHAKTA KAHAAII
By hymning your praises the aspirant attains Rama and forgets the sufferings of all transmigratory births. At last your votary goes to the city of Raghuvara, where taking birth, he is called Hari’s devotee.
AURA DEVATAA CHITTA NA DHARAII
HANUMATA SEII SARBA SUKHA KARAII
SANKATA KATAI MITAI SABA PIIRAA
JO SUMIRAI HANUMATA BALABIIRAA
He who does not cherish any other god but serves only Hanuman enjoys all bliss. If one constantly repeats the valiant Hanuman’s name, al calamities disappear and all sufferings end.
JAI JAI JAI HANUMAANA GOSAAIIN
KRIPAA KARAHU GURUDEVA KII NAAIN
JO SATA BAARA PAATHAKARA KOII
CHUUTAHI BANDHI MAHAASUKHA HOII
Glory, glory, all glory to the Lord Hanuman! Be gracious to me like my own guru. He who recites this a hundred times is freed from bondage and enjoys supreme bliss.
JO YAHA PADHAI HANUMAANA CHAALIISAA
HOYA SIDDHI SAAKHII GAURISAA
TULASIIDAASA SADAA HARI CHERAA
KIIJAI NAATHA HRIDAYA MAHAN DERAA
He who reads this Hanumanchalisa attains perfection, to which the Lord Shiva testifies. Says Tulasi, ‘O Lord, make my heart your dwelling-place, you who are forever in Rama’s service.’
DOHAA
PAVANATANAYA SANKATA HARANA,
MANGALA MUURATI RUUPA
RAAMA LAKHANA SIITAA SAHITA,
HRIDAYA BASAHU SURA BHUUPA
Benefactions of Lord Anjaneya
Lord Krishna in Bhagawad Gita says that among months, He identifies himself with the holy Dhanur Masa or Margaseersha Month. On a New Moon day (Amavasya) of the holy Dhanur Masa in the early hours of the morning known as Arunodaya, Sri Anjaneya Swamy was born to Mata Anjana Devi with “Moola Nakshatram” as his Birth Star.
The Puranas reveal that in acknowledgement of Shri Anjaneya Swamy’s Rama Bhakti and Rama Seva, the three hundred and thirty million Devas proclaimed that Shri Anjaneyaswamy in the Panchamukha Swaroopam will be the Brahma for the next yuga i.e. after Kaliyuga.
Lord Anjaneyaswamy is Godliness personified, ever eager to shower His Grace on His devotees and Sri Rama Bhakthas for generations. It is well known that the mere act of allowing Him to reside in one’s thoughts will earn the following eight boons from Him.
Intellect, Strength, Fame, Courage, Fearlessness, Good Health, Liveliness and Righteous Eloquence.
Buddhirbalam Yasho Dhairyam Nirbhayathvam Arogatha
Aja¯dyam Vakpatuthvam cha Hanumath Smarana¯th Bhave¯th
In the Panchamukha Swaroopam Lord Anjaneyaswamy incorporates the combined attributes of Lord Narasimha, Sri Hayagriva, Lord Adivaraha, Sri Garuda as well as Lord Anjaneya Himself. Jayamangala Panchamukha Sri Anjaneyaswamy confers His Blessings on His devotees and Sri Rama Bhakthas in the following manner.
Through the Incarnation of Lord Narasimha
Victory for Righteous Causes and the Blessings and Grace of Goddess Lakshmi
Through the Divine Form of Lord Sri Hayagriva
True knowledge and Spiritual Power
Through the Incarnation of Lord Aadi Varaha
The Power and Will to Succeed
Through the Divine form of Sri Garuda
Protection from of all forms of venom
Through the Divine Immortal image of Lord Anjaneya
Peace, Tranquility and Prosperity and a sublime state of mind which empowers the devotee to rush to the aid of anyone in distress.
May the viewers be the recipient of the Bounteous blessings of JAYAMANGALA PANCHAMUKHA SRI ANJANEYA SWAMY for ever.
THE RATIONALE OF SRI HANUMAN WORSHIP
There are people who feel a paradox in extolling and worshipping a monkey-faced figure, Sri Hanuman. What is the rationale of a subhuman is being depicted as the greatest devotee of Sri Rama!
Some of the intellectuals and historians, who had not explored deep into the profound symbology of highly evolved spiritual concepts of Hindu philosophy, project their superficial views that either this is part of a primitive animistic worship or a distorted view of some historical situations! Recently I read an article by an intellectual expressing his contempt for the Puranas because there are some Puranas even about animal-Gods. Evidently the westernized scholar is familiar only with the extra-terrestrial superman-God of the western religious concepts, who is partial and who needs the help of his human followers to execute his whimsical programmes, and not with the omnipresent Spiritual Power immanent in everything highlighted by the wisdom of India's ancient sages.
While the Upanishads contain deep and direct inquiries on the aspects of Supreme Truth, the epics like the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and the Puranas present the same knowledge in scintillating story forms. The Puraanic approach can be compared to that of the surrealistic style in painting. While presenting subtle spiritual ideas and values through stories and strange characters, they sometimes creatively 'disturb' us, nourish our faculties of imagination, help us break the patterns of routine thought and give us solace, reassurance and joy by pointing out the higher potentials of life. They are repositories of traditional sciences, high philosophical knowledge and devotional hymns potent with spiritual power. In their own way they are serving an educative and cultural purpose, and as is evident today, interest in them is increasing with the march of time because of their inherent value. They offer treasures for research.
The profundity of India's spiritual symbolism should be made clearer to the modern man. According to Hindu philosophy, the very Source of all phenomena is Brahman, the Supreme Reality, which is defined as Sat-Chid-Aananda (Existence-Intelligence-Bliss). Mind and matter are two aspects of Reality and are interlinked. While matter evolved into living beings and the evolution progressed, as the neo-Darwinists like Sir Julian Huxley presume, "the mental factor reached in higher animals a high level of intensity" ('Philosophy in a World at War' by Sir Julian Huxley). There has been a step by step progress to greater degrees of freedom as the mental factor gradually thus got intensified. Man in his evolutionary stage is characterized by a predominant presence of mind. Even the very word 'man' has a close link with the Sanskrit word 'manas' which means 'mind'. In Sanskrit man is termed 'manushya', the being having the mind.
In the evolutionary scheme man stands a step ahead of the monkey. Man is also known as 'nara' in Sanskrit and the monkey or ape, as 'vaa-nara', the words 'vaa' and 'nara' posing the question, 'is not monkey almost a man?' (This emphasis on the 'mind' and the terms nara and vaa-nara, etc., indicate the knowledge of the sages regarding the trend of evolution. It should be remembered that Indian philosophy has its basis an evolutionary concept of the universe, of man and his spiritual freedom).
Despite having the facilities of mind and therefore the freedom of choice and action, man is in a critical stage of evolution where prevails a strong conflict between his subhuman tendencies and the evolutionary destiny that has to take him to higher stages of existence. The instinctive fears of the animal kingdom pester him while he is only dimly aware of the possibilities of freedom his further evolution would lead to. This situation keeps him in a state of constant agitation and fear. All the deadly weapons he has created and all the terrible wars he wages are the outward expression of these animal instincts in him. This conflict has to be overcome through an effort for the further intensification of consciousness. This is the goal of all true spiritual striving.
Sri Hanuman shows the way
His subhuman body symbolizes this general human situation and he is depicted both as a great devotee and profound scholar. He possesses immense physical and spiritual strength, which he has acquired by getting mastery over the animal instincts through devotion and knowledge. Animals usually can only react to the environment. In some higher animals only there are some traces of the ability to act with discrimination. This is a great potential possessed by man. Get mastery over the animal instincts and the mental flux through devotion and knowledge, consolidate the faculty of discrimination and evolve to the freedom of divine consciousness -- this in the great message of Sri Hanuman.
This destiny of man to evolve from animal to the Divine is so graphically revealed by Sri Hanuman in the depths of his own heart by showing us the Divine within! The sage-author of the Ramayana reveals the essence of Vedantic philosophy when Sri Rama asks a very significant question to Sri Hanuman: "Who are you?" Sri Hanuman replies, "As body, O Lord, I am Your humble servant, as an individual, I am a part of You, and as the Supreme, I am Yourself." The great message is that every one has the potential and right to realize one's Timeless Reality even in a time-bound plane of existence.
The ancient sages were well aware of the relationship between a form and the ideas represented by the form. It is no wonder that those who worship Sri Hanuman acquire the strength and courage to face the situations of life and receive guidance in spiritual unfoldment. When we worship Sri Hanuman, we are imbibing the qualities represented by Him such as selfless service, one-pointed devotion, etc., which will lead us to Self-realization. There are several temples of Sri Hanuman with vibrant Divine Power in all parts of India.
Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya Swamy Avataram
Select Legend Episode Incarnation of Sri Anjaneyaswamy as Sri Panchamukha Anjaneyaswamy Avataram Details as in "Sudharsana Samhita" Sri Panchamukha Hanumath Pavana Charithram Avatara Mahima(Divine Birth History)
Narrative - I: How and why did Sri Anjaneyaswamy incarnate as Sri Panchamukha Anjaneyaswamy?
In the Great Battle with Lord Rama, Ravana had lost all his warriors alongwith his kith and kin. Finally he had come face to face with Lord Rama himself. It was a fight of epic proportions. Lord Rama had totally disarmed Ravana. Humbled and defeated, Ravana stood helpless before Him. Lord Rama advised Ravana to go back, re-energise himself and return the next day. Even at this stage Ravana, did not realise that yet another opportunity was being given to him by Lord Rama in His Infinite Grace to reform his evil ways. Instead he approached another powerful Asura - Mayilravana, for assistance.
At Ravana's imploration, Mayilravana thought of a diabolic ritual in which Rama and Lakshmana would be offered as human sacrifice. Vibishana sensed this plan and promptly informed Lord Rama.
Vibhishana advised Lord Rama that the life support of Mayil Ravana was held by 5 Brahmaras inside a cascade(box) secreted in a cave under the seven seas. Unless these wild bees were captured and exterminated simultaneously, it would not be possible to destroy Mayil Ravana.
Sri Rama summoned Anjaneya Swamy to foil this evil plan of Mayil Ravana. Vayuputra known for his decisiveness, intuitive wisdom and speed of action realised that he would require certain specific powers from the Lord himself to be able to undertake this task. He prayed to Lord Narasimha, Sri Varaha Moorthy, Sri Garuda and Sri Hayagreeva for their blessings.
Pleased with the nobility of His mission, each of them, invested Him with powers specific to their Forms, thus enabling Sri Anjaneya to assume the Panchamukha Swaroopam. Thus incarnated in Viswaroopa form, Sri Anjaneya glittered with the Tejas and brilliance equivalent to one crore Suns( Koti Surya Sama Prabhaba). He sped across the seven seas, captured the five brahmaras and destroyed them all in one lightning crush, simultaneously ensuring the death of Mayil Ravana - for the good of all mankind.
In this Viswaroopa form, Sri Anjaneya has powers to confer extraordinary blessings on all His devotees. Hence the special attribute of Jayamangala Panchamukha Sri Anjaneya Swamy Swaroopam.
Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya Swamy Avataram details as obtained in 'Sudarsana Samhita'
When Lord Sriman Narayana called Sri Anjaneyaswamy at the end of Rama Avataram to go along with him to Sri Vaikuntam, Lord Anjaneya replied thus,
"Oh Lord Rama! I am very blessed to be constantly engaged in Rama Nama Japam. This Physical body (Shariram) of Sri Ramadasa (Sri Anjaneyaswamy) has been glorified by the holy embrace of Lord Rama, who is the Lord of the universe. This holy land (Bharata varsha), where Sri Ramachandramoorthy walked physically in human form is a sacred land. I am happy to be here listening to "Sri Rama Nama Japam" than accompanying you to Sri Vaikuntam".
The reason for Lord Anjaneyaswamy's decision not to go to Sri Vaikuntam was that there would be no "Rama Nama" sankeertanam or Japam in Sri Vaikuntam. Sri Hanuman valued "Sri Rama Nama Japam" much higher than anything else in this universe.
Sri Anjaneyaswamy shines as the ultimate example of selfless service and Dasya Bhava.
After Rama Avtaram was completed, there was a meeting in Devaloka. All the 33 crore Devas and the Trimurthis were present at this meeting. It was decided at this meeting that as a reward to Sri Anjaneyaswamy for his total devotion and selfless service to Lord Rama, he should be coronated as the "Brahma" of the next yuga (31st Namavali in Hanumath Ashtotharam which reads as "Bhavishya Chaturananaha").
The Devas then descended on Bhooloka (earth) and gave Sankam, Chakram, Kreetam and Kundalam, the symbols to be adorned by Brahma. Brahma's office or position was thus being conferred on Sri Anjaneyaswamy.
Lord Sriman Narayana then appeared before Sri Anjaneya and told him "you are already aware of the secrets and nuances of Brahma Vidhya. I would narrate the other details that you should know, during my next incarnation as Lord Krishna" and disappeared.
In the Mahabharata War, Lord Krishna, keeping Arjuna as the medium, expounded the Brahma Vidhya or Bhagavad Gita to Sri Anjaneya, who was present in his form in the chariot flag of Arjuna. This Anjaneya, who heard the entire Geetopadesam from Lord Krishna is seen at Sholasingapuram (Sholingur) adorned with Shanku, Chakra and four hands as Yoga Anjaneya.
To hold the office of Brahma, it is necessary to acquire the divine powers of all the gods. Then only "Jagat Srushti" can be achieved.
After Ravana Vadham, when Asuras like Sahasra Kantan, Raktha Bindhu and Rakthakshan tried to annihilate Lord Rama, Lakshmana and Vibishana, Lord Rama gave his Kodhandam to Hanuman, enabling him to annihilate the Asuras. All the Devas then gave their Astras or weapons to Sri Anjaneyaswamy. Lord Shiva gave his third eye to Maruthi. Hanuman then got 10 hands or (Dhasabhujam) and with the above weapons killed the Asuras. This swaroopa of Lord Anjaneya can be worshipped at Anantamangalam - Rajagopalaswami temple near Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu as Dhasa Bhuja Thrinetra Anjaneyar, in Eka Mukha posture.
Brahma gave his Ankusham to Sri Anjaneyaswamy. Lord Krishna gave his Shanku and Chakra to Hanuman. Kothandam was given by Lord Rama. The pasa rope was given by Yama dharma raja, wings were given by Garudan and Ambal gave Padmam. Thus Sri Anjaneyaswamy acquired all the powers of the Devas and the Thirumurthys. And he further obtained,
Through Lord Narasimha - Amrita Varshini Power (To give life to creations)
Through Garuda - powers to nullify all poison ( To lead a safe life)
Power to give stability to objects through Sri Varahamoorthy and
Through Lord Hayagreeva the power of universal knowledge.
Only when a deity is in possession of these powers, he may officiate as the Brahma. With the blessings of the Thirumurthis, Sri Anjaneyaswamy was conferred with these powers. With the personification of Lord Narasimha, Anjaneya, Garuda and Varaha in four directions and Hayagreeva facing upwards (oordhva Mukham), and possession of their respective powers, Sri Anjaneyaswamy incarnated as "Sri Panchamukha Hanuman". In this Panchamukha incarnation, the devas verily proclaimed Him as the Brahma for the next yuga.
The Ayudha or Weapons of Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya
Sword (Kathi)
Shield (Kedayam)
Book (Suvadi)
Amrita Kalasam
Ankusam
Mountain
Plough (Kalappai)
Kadvangam
Snake
Tree
Sri Panchamukha Hanumath Pavana Charithram
An episode in Sudarsana Samhita narrates Panchamukha Anjaneya Avataram as under:-
Mayil Ravana, a powerful Asura was attracted by the Sudarsana chakra of Sriman Narayana and driven by the desire to own it, snatched it away from the Lord himself.
To retrieve the Sundarsana Chakra from Mayilravana, Lord Anjaneya engaged him in battle. Unable to face the fury of Sri Anjaneya Swamy, Mayil Ravana, a Maayan started waging war with different roopams or forms. Lord Narayana appeared before Sri Anjaneyaswamy and advised him thus - "Oh Hanuman! Listen! Mayilravana has acquired lot of mystic powers. If Mayilravana were to take the form of an Animal, Bird or snake and fight - he can be killed only by Sri Narasimhaswamy, and Sri Garuda if he were to disappear beneath the earth or the sea and fight, he can be brought out only by Sri Varahamoorthy.
To fight successfully against the Rakshasa (evil), you should possess the knowledge or Gnana through Sri Hayagreeva. I bestow upon you the powers of of my above avatars here and now. You take the form of Panchamukha Anjaneya with four faces of my avatars or incarnations mentioned above in four directions and the face of Hanuman in Purvabikukha (front side). You take the form with five faces (Panchamukha), fifteen eyes (Tripachanayanam) and 10 hands (Dhasabhujam) and engage Mayilravana in war and victory will be yours".
Immediately, Sri Anjaneyaswamy incarnated as Panchamukha Hanuman by the Blessings and grace of Lord Sriman Narayana, Seeing the above avataram, Parvati Devi gifted Padmam. Sri Rama gave the Dhanus (bow & arrow), Garuda gave the Amrita kalasa and his wings, Yama Dharma Raja gave the pasa rope to Sri Anjaneyaswamy, All the other Gods gave their powers and blessings for Lord Anjaneya's victory over Mayilravana. Sri Panchamukha Anjaneyaswamy waged a fierce war with the above weapons and killed Mayilravana and retrieved the Sundarasana Chakra and submitted the same to Lord Sriman Naraya. Thus, Sri Anjaneyaswamy takes the Panchamukha Swaroopa to eradicate all evils and to bestow all blessings and benevolence on his devotees in this Yuga.
"SRI ANJANEYASWAMINE NAMHA
Sri Panchamukha Anjaneya Swamy's Avatara Mahima (Divine Birth History)
Lord Krishna in Bhagawad Gita says that among months, He identifies Himself with the holy Dhanur Masa or Margaseersha Month.
In the holy Dhanur Masa on a New Moon day (Amavasya), in the early hours of the morning know as Arunodaya, Sri Anjaneya Swamy was born with "Moola Nakshatram" as his birth star to Vayu Bhagavan and Anjana Devi, Avanara Sthree. Because Sri Anjaneya Swamy has pivotal role in Srimad Ramayanam and Sri Anjaneya Swamy's Rama Bhakti and Rama Seva, the 33 crores Devas gave a boon to Sri Anjaneya, blessing Him to be the Brahma for the next Yuga (the namavali reads - Bhavishya Chaturananaha).
Epics bring out that Lord Anjaneya prayed to all the gods, seeking their blessings, and to be bestowed with specific powers to discharge his duties as Brahma effectively. By his penance devoted to Sri Narasimhaswamy, Sri Garuda, Sri Varaha Moorthy & Sari Hayagreeva. Sri Anjaneyaswamy obtained their blessings and powers and taking facial forms of each one of the above gods, one each per direction or dikku, Maruthi was blessed to become a Panchamukha Anjaneya in Viswaroopa posture.
HANUMAN WE ADORE
Hanuman, the glorious, speaks
dehabuddhya tu daasosmi
jivabuddhyaa twasdamshakah I
atmabuddhya twamevaham
iti me nischita matih II
(Sri Hanumanji, the greatest devotee of Lord Sri Rama, worshipped his Lord with the attitude of a servant and by the servant-Master attitude, attained such a lofty plane in the spiritual sphere that, when he was once asked by Lord Rama as to who he was, he boldly replied as follows):
"When I identify myself with the body, O Lord, I am Your humble servant. When I identify myself with the individuality, I am a part of you. But when I identify myself with the atman, I am Thyself. This is my firm conviction."
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Why adore Hanuman
buddhirbalam yashodhairyam
nirbhayatvam arogatah I
ajaadyam vakpatutwam cha
hanumat smaranaat bhavet II
Constant remembrance and devout adoration of Sri Hanumanji, who is chiranjeevi (who lives eternally, and is immortal), bestows on the votaries all that they need for their welfare, success and happiness: intellectual brilliance and eloquence, glory and excellence, courage and fearlessness, good health and sprightliness, which in fact are the essential ingredients of an ideal and perfect life, as a prelude to the attainment of the summum bonum, viz. the spiritual enlightenment.
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Salutations to Hanuman
manojavan maarutatulya vegam
jitendriyam buddhimatam varistham I
vaatatmajam vaanarayootha mukhyam
sriraamadootam shirasaa namaami II
To the emissary of Lord Rama, the master of his mind, as swift as the wind, who has conquered the unruly senses, supreme among the wise, the son of the wind-god and the chieftain of the simian horde, I bow my head with all humility and offer my salutations.
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Hanuman my resort
asaadhya saadhaka swamin
asaadhyam tava kim vada I
sriramadootam kripasindho
matkaaryam saadhaya prabho II
Having to your credit the accomplishment of so many formidable tasks, is there anything that you cannot do? O Lord, ocean of grace, the emissary of Sri Rama, deign to help me get through the task I have undertaken
Darshana Do Ghanashyaama
darshana do ghanashyaama naatha moree akhiyaa pyaasee re... darshana do ghanashyaama...
(O God, please let me see You - my eyes thirst to see You)
mandira mandira moorata teree, phira bhee na dekhu surata teree
(Your image is in every temple, yet I do not see Your face)
aa...yuga beete hai tere milana ko pooranavaasee re...
(I have not met you for ages, O complete one)
darshana do ghanashyaama...
(O God, please let me see You...
dvaara dayaakaa jaba too khole, panchama soora me goongaa bole
(When you open the door of Your grace, a mute is able to talk in five tunes)
aa...andhaa dekhe langadaa chalakara pahunche kashee re...
(The blind can see, and the lame can walk all the way to [the pilgrimage place such as] Kashi)
darshana do ghanashyaama...
(O God, please let me see You...
paanee peekara pyaasa bujhaau, nainana ko kaise samajhaau
(I could quench my thirst with water, but what can I tell my eyes)
aa...aankha micholee chhodo aba to mana ke vaasee re
(Please stop this game of hide and seek, O the one who lives in our mind)
darshana do ghanashyaama...
(O God, please let me see You...
laaja na luta jaae prabhu meree, naatha dayaa naa karo deree
(O God, I do not want to be embarrassed - please do not be late in giving Your grace)
aa...premaananda kee ye binatee sunakara charana kee abhilaashee
(Premanand Swami's requests this, and wishes to be at God's feet)
darshana do ghanashyaama...
(O God, please let me see You
Hara Saansa Meree
hara saansa meree pooja tumhaaree,
(My every breath is devotion to you)
hara pala meraa, prasaada teraa... prasaada teraa. (2)
(My every moment is a divine gift from you)
hara kadama meraa pradaksheena teraa, (2)
(My every step is in your remembrance)
hara vachana meraa, jaya jaya tumhaaraa (2)
(My every talk includes your glory)
hara pushpo para, sugandha hai teree
(Every flower has your fragrance)
hara hridaya vinaa, soora saada hai teraa (2)
(Every beat of my heart is in tune with you)
hara saansa meree...
(My every breath)
soorya saa teja chandramaa saa mukhadaa (2)
(Your light is like the sun, your face is [brilliant] like the moon)
ye vishaala netra samundara se geheraa (2)
(Your wide eyes have more depth than an ocean)
tere hee darshana se, hai saveraa (4)
(Seeing you is my morning)
hara saansa meree...
(My every breath)
hara kadama meraa pradaksheena teraa, (2)
(My every step is in your remembrance)
hara vachana meraa, jaya jaya tumhaaraa (2)
(My every talk includes your glory)
hara pushpo para, sugandha hai teree
(Every flower has is your fragrance)
hara hridaya vinaa, soora saada hai teraa (2)
(Every beat of my heart is in tune with you)
hara saansa meree...
(My every breath)
SvaamiNaaraayana Bhaja Hara Ghadee
svaaminaaraayana bhaja har ghadee, phira milegee na ye shubha ghadee (2)
(Chant SwamiNarayan at every moment - this auspicious moment will not come again)
o... chhoda de moha maayaa ke bandhana (2)
(Leave bondage of attachment and illusion)
naama japa kee piro le ladee, phira milegee na ye shubha ghadee
(Tune your life to chanting - this auspicious moment will not come again)
svaaminaaraayana bhaja...
(Chant SwamiNarayan)
bhaagyashaalee thee vo gopiyaa, krushna darshana jinhone kiyaa;
(The Gopis that saw Lord Krishna were very fortunate)
aisaa jeevana jiyaa bhee to kyaa, prabhu darshana na jisame milaa,
(Life has not really been lived if one does not get to see God)
o... aasaraa na milaa bhee to kyaa, mana me svaamee kee moorti basaa
(Even if shelter is not found, [more important] is the image of Swami in the mind)
o... mana me moorti basaa,
(The image is instilled in my mind)
laga jaaegee sukha ke jhadee,
(It will be the moment of happiness)
svaaminaaraayana bhaja...
(Chant SwamiNarayan)
eka dhana hee to saba kuchha nahee, agara svaamee ko paayaa na ho (2)
(Wealth is not everything - if Swami is not met)
raha jaaegee maayaa yahee, sanga jaanaa tere kucha nahee
(Illusion [i.e., money] will remain here - nothing will come with you)
o... sanga jaanaa nahee,
(Nothing will come with you)
raha jaaegee maayaa yahee,
(Illusion will remain here)
svaaminaaraayana bhaja...
(Chant SwamiNarayan)
bhaja le svaamee naama, svaamee naama bhaja le
(Chant Swami's name)
o... bhaja le svaamee naama, svaamee naama bhaja le...
(Chant Swami's name)
svaaminaaraayana ko jo bhaje, kaala maayaa karama se bache - 2
(Whoever chants SwamiNarayan, is saved from time, illusion, and karma)
svaamee naama binaa kuchha nahee, santo ne kahaa hai yahee
(Without Swami's name there is nothing - saints have said this)
o... kahaa hai yahee,
(They have said this)
svaamee naama binaa kucha nahee,
(Without Swami's name there is nothing)
svaaminaaraayana bhaja...
(Chant SwamiNarayan)
bhaagyashaalee to hai hama sabhee, kaakaajee kee sharana hai milee
(We are all very fortunate - we have Kakaji's shelter)
dila se na hate ye kabhee, kaakaajee kee alabelee chhabi
(May Kakaji's special, attractive image never leave our hearts)
o... kaakaajee kee chhabi,
(Kakaji's image)
dila se na hate ye kabhee,
(May it never leave our hearts)
svaaminaaraayana bhaja...
(Chant SwamiNarayan)
aaja se ye pratignyaa rahee, svaamee dhyaayenge harapala tujhe (2)
(We take the oath today, to remember Swami at every moment)
mana me vishvaasa dradha hai yahee, aksharadhaama milaa hai yahee
(We have firm faith, that we have met Akshardham right here)
o... milaa hai yahee
(We have it right here)
mana me vishvaasa dradha hai yahee
(we have strong faith)
svaaminaaraayana bhaja...
(Chant SwamiNarayan)
svaaminaaraayana bhaja...
(Chant SwamiNarayan)
Too Hee Raama Hai
too hee raama hai meraa shyaama hai, meraa buddha too ghanashyaama hai, (2)
(You are Lord Rama, You are my Lord Krishna - You are my Lord Buddha, you are Lord Swaminarayan)
too hee maahee guru isu maseeha, (2)
(You are our master, you are the messiah, Jesus Christ)
hara naama me too samaa huaa...
(You are in every name)
too hee rama hai...
(You are Lord Rama)
too hee dhyaana me too hee jaana me, too hee praaneeyo ke praana me, (2)
(You are in our meditation, you are in our life - you are the life source of all living beings)
tuje hara jagaha mai paa saku, (2)
(May I find you everywhere)
vahee gnyaana de varadaana de...
(Please give me such knowledge and blessings)
too hee raama hai...
(You are Lord Rama)
tere guna sadaa huma gaa sake, tuje apane mana me dhyaa shake, (2)
(May we constantly sing your divine qualities - and hold you in our minds)
kara kreepaa yahee tuje paa sake, (2)
(Please grace us so that we can find you)
tere darape ye sara jhukaa rahe...
(At your door, may this head always remains bowed)
too hee raama hai...
(You are Lord Rama)
toone guna parama ke paa leee, yogisvaroopa tuma ho gaye, (2)
(You have obtained the highest qualities - you have become an image of Yogi Bapa)
teraa divya sarjana jaanakara, (2)
(Understanding that everything is your divine creation)
vo parama tatva ko paa sake...
(May we attain the ultimate entity)
too hee raama hai...
(You are Lord Rama)
Naaraayananu Naama Ja Letaa
naaraayananu naama ja letaa, vaare tene tajeee re;
(While chanting God's name, leave aside all other things)
manasaa vaachaa karmanaa kareene, lakshmeevarane vareee re...
(Wed Lakshmiji's God, with your mind, speech, and actions)
naaraayananu naama...
(God's name...)
kulane tajeee kutumbane tajeee, tajeee maa baapa re;
(Leave aside your family line, family, and parents)
bhaginee suta daaraane tajeee, jema taje kanchukee saapa re...
(Leave aside your sister, wife, and children, just like snakes remove their skins)
naaraayananu naama...
(God's name...)
prathama pitaa prahlaade tajiyo, nava tajiyu harinu naama re;
(Prahlad left his father, but did not give up God's name)
bharata shatrughne tajee janetaa, nava tajiyaa shreeraama re...
(Bharat and Shatrugna left their mother, but did not leave Lord Rama)
naaraayananu naama...
(God's name...)
rushipatneee shreehari kaaje, tajiyaa nija bharathaara re;
(Wives of ascetics left their husbands' service for Lord Krishna)
temaa tenu kaie na gayu, paamee padaartha chaara re...
(In doing so, they lost nothing - but they gained four things [i.e. religion, wealth, desires, and liberation])
naaraayananu naama...
(God's name...)
vrajavanitaa viththalane kaaje, sarva tajeenee chhalee re;
(For Lord Krishna, the women of Vraj gave up everything, and went [with God])
bhane narsaiyo vrundaavanamaa, mohana saathe mahaalee re...
(Narsinh Mehta says, they remained with God in Vrundavan)
naaraayananu naama...
(God's name...)
Aisee Laagee Lagana
aisee laagee lagana meeraa ho gayee magana,
(Mirabai loved God so much, she became immersed [in God])
vo to galee galee hari guna gaane lagee
(She traveled the roads, singing God's glory)
mahelo me palee banake jogana chalee,
(She was brought up in palaces, but left as a saint)
meeraa ranee divaanee kahaane lagee...
(It was said that queen Mirabai had gone mad for God)
aisee laagee lagana...
(Mirabai loved God so much)
koee roke nahee koee toke nahee,
(Nobody could stop her, nobody could tell her otherwise)
meeraa govinda gopaala gaane lagee
(Mirabai sang [Lord Krishna's names] Govind and Gopal)
baithee santo ke sanga rangee mohana ke ranga,
(She sat with saints, and was totally colored in Lord Krishna)
meeraa premee preetama ko manaane lagee,
(Mirabai began praying to her love, Lord Krishna)
vo to galee galee hari guna gaane lagee
(She traveled the roads, singing God's glory)
aisee laagee lagana...
(Mirabai loved God so much)
raanaane visha diyaa maano amruta diyaa,
([Her brother in law] Rana gave her poison; she took it and it became nectar)
meeraa saagara me saritaa samaane lagee
(As a stream merges into the ocean, Mirabai merged [into Lord Krishna])
dukha laakho sahe mukha se govinda kahe,
(She tolerated much unhappiness - she kept chanting Lord Krishna)
meeraa govinda gopaala gaane lagee
(Mirabai sang [Lord Krishna's names] Govind and Gopal)
vo to galee galee hari guna gaane lagee,
(She traveled the roads, singing God's glory)
aisee laagee lagana
(Mirabai loved God so much)
Prabhujee! Tuma Chandana
prabhujee! tuma chandana hama paanee,
(O Lord, you are the sandalwood powder and I am the water [when mixed, used as an anointment during worship])
jaakee anga anga baasa samaanee. prabhujee.
(Your fragrance permeates each part of me)
prabhujee, tuma ghana bana hama moraa,
(O Lord, you are the cloud and I am the peacock [which spreads its feathers and dances upon seeing the cloud])
jaise chitavata chanda chakoraa. prabhujee.
(Just like the nightingale becomes elated upon seeing the moon)
prabhujee, tuma deepaka hama baatee,
(O Lord, you are the flame and I am the wick of the candle)
jaakee joti barai dina raatee. prabhujee.
(The flame burns day and night)
prabhujee, tuma motee hama dhaagaa,
(O Lord, you are the pearls and I am the necklace thread)
jaise sonahi milata suhaagaa. prabhujee.
(Just like the already beautiful gold becomes even more so when cleaned)
prabhujee, tuma svaamee hama daasaa,
(O Lord, you are the master and I am your humble servant)
aisee bhakti karai raidaasaa. prabhujee.
(Raidas worships God with such devotion)
Teree Moorti Ko Dekhaa To
teree moorti ko dekhaa to aisaa lagaa...(2)
(Seeing your image, it seemed to me)
jaise karunaa kaa roopa, jaise snehala svaroopa
(You are the embodiment of grace and love)
jaise shakti kaa poonja, jaise praarthanaa kee goonja
(You are like a reservoir of strength - you are like the echo of prayer)
jaise bhakto kaa shvaasa, jaise niraasho kee aasa
(You are the breath of devotees - you are the listener of the disheartened)
jaise kadakatee dhoopa me mamataa kee chhaava... o...
(You are the shelter of a mother from the scorching heat)
teree moorti...
(Your image)
saadhutaa bemisaala, badale jeevana kee chaala
(You have unparalleled saintliness - you change our life's direction)
dekhaa deenataa kaa bhaava, dekhaa sarala svabhaava
(The feeling of humility is seen [in you] - a humble nature is seen [in you])
dekhaa mohaka roopa, jaise shreejee kaa svaroopa
(An attractive form is seen [in you] - like God's form)
tuma ho niradhoshabuddhi ke mahaaraajaa... o...
(You are the king of [the great quality of] faultless intellect)
teree moorti...
(Your image)
sevaka sevako kaa, maseehaa bahano kaa
(You are the servant of servants - you are the savior of sisters)
jaise kraanti kaa veera jaise ramaataa phakeera
(You are courageous and revolutionary - you are joyous and carefree)
akshaya teja kaa poonja, teree anokhee hai soojha
(You are a treasure of divine light - you have a totally different understanding)
kare jatila samasyaa kaa pala me upaaya... o...
(You find answers to the most difficult problems in the fraction of a second)
teree moorti...
(Your image)
jaise maitree kaa paigaama, yogeejee kaa bhaktigaana
(You are the messenger of friendliness - you constantly worship Yogi Bapa)
sahajaanandee chetanaa, hara le mana kee vedanaa
(Your soul is divine and blissful - you take away all of the mind's miseries)
mahimaa teree apaara, karane chaitanya kaa vyaapaara
(Your glory is unfathomable - you are here to do spiritual work)
aayaa anirdesha kaa shaahee saudaagara... o...
(You are the graceful giver of Akshardham)
teree moorti...
(Your image)
too hai divyataa kaa dhodha, mana ke taale avarodha
(You are a flood of divinity - you remove the mind's hurdles)
kaipha aura mastee amaapa, akhanda dhoona aura jaapa
(You have immeasurable enthusiasm and bliss - you constantly chant and recite)
chale pravaaha ke viruddha, chhede maayaa se janga
(You walk against the normal flow - you defeat illusion)
dekara khulee too chunautee shooraveera yoddhaa... o...
(You are a courageous soldier that gives open challenges)
teree moorti...
(Your image)
ananta gnyaana kaa too strota, bhakto me too otaprota
(You are a reservoir of infinite knowledge - you remain engrossed in devotees)
anupama aatmeeyataa, sarvadesheeyataa
(You have incomparable harmony and a universal vision)
karataa prabhu kaa hee kaaja, kara le mere dila pe raaja
(You only do God's work - please rule my heart)
he gunaateeta samaaja ke betaaja baadashaaha... o...
(You are the uncrowned king of our divine society)
teree moorti...
(Your image)
Five Gems on Hanuman
I shine forth Hanuman, Who is the Son of wind, Who is approached by everyone seeking a wish, Who brings forth joy, Who is free from desires, Who is gladdening, and Who is the foremost in the messengers of Rama. I think of Hanuman, Whose face is like a red new lotus, Whose corners of the eyes are full of mercy, Who is animating, Whose valor is charming, and Who is the pride of Anjana.||1-2||
I take support of Hanuman, Who is faster than the arrow of enemy of Shambara (Krishna), Who has wide large eyes like the petals of a big lotus flower, Whose throat is shaped like a conch-shell, Who is the fortune of Anila (Wind), Whose lips are red like the Bimba fruit, and Who is unique. May the idol of Hanuman — Who destroyed the pain of Sita, Who brought forth the resplendence and energy inside Rama, Who destroyed the glory of Ten-headed Ravana — appears before me.||3-4||
I saw Hanuman, the leader of the group of monkeys, Who is like the sun for water-lily like lineage of demons, Who is perfect for the happiness of the poor, and Who is the result of penance of Pavana (Wind).||5||
Those who read this five jewel-like eulogy of the son of Pavana (Hanuman), enjoy all the luxuries for a long time; in the end they attain the devotion of Sri Rama.||6||
Āñjaneyam
I always meditate upon the son of Añjanā, Who is immeasurable. I think about the son of Añjanā, Who is the dear one of Añjanā, Who is the Monkey God, Who is the best, Who has five-faces [in one of the forms], Who is worthy of adoration for Indra and others, Who is for the benefit of ‘‘Guruguha,’’ Who is quiet, Who always served the lotus-feet of Rāma, Who holds the Mountain with Sañjīvanī in His hand, Who has a lotus-face, and Who is always the messenger for Śrī Rāma.||1||
Meditating on Hanuman
I salute the Son of Vayu (wind), Hanuman, Who is the abode of immeasurable strength, Who is tall like a golden mountain, Who is like the fire for the forest like demons, Who is foremost among the learned, Who is the place of cessation of qualities, Who is the leader of the monkeys, and Who is the dear devotee of Rama (Raghupati).||1||
A simple prayer to Anjaneya
Asaathya Saadhaka Swaamin
Asaathyam Thavakim vadha
Raama Dhootha Kribhaa Sindho
Math Kaaryam Sadhakka Prabho
Hanumath stotram
(Prayer to Hanuman)
Akshadhi rakshasa haram, Dasa kanda darpa,
Nirmoolanam, Raghuvarangri saroja bhaktham,
Seetha vishahya Ghana dukha nivarakam tham,
Vayo sutha, galitha bhanu maham namami. 1
I salute Him, who shines like the Sun,
Who killed Rakshasas like Aksha,
Who destroyed the pride of the ten headed,
Who is the devotee of lotus feet of Rama,
Who removed the great sorrow of Sita,
And who is the son of Wind God.
Maama pasya pasya dayaya nija drushti pathair,
Maam raksha raksha paritho ripu dukha punjaan,
Vasyam kuru trijagatham vasudadhi paanaam,
May dehi dehi mahatheem vasudhaam sriyam cha. 2
Please see, see me with real feeling of mercy,
Please save , save me from the hands of enemies,
Make my slave the three worlds and their kings,
And please give , give me wealth and fame.
Aapadbhyo raksha sarvathra, aanjaneya namosthuthe,
Bandhanam cchedhaya muktha kapi varya , namosthuthe. 3
Salutations to son of Anjana, please always save me from danger,
Salutations o the great monkey, please cut of my bondage and release me.
May dehi sampadho nithyam trilochana, namosthuthe,
Dushta rogaan hana hana Rama dhootha namosthuthe. 4
Salutations to the three eyed one, please daily save from dangers,
Salutations to the emissary of Rama, kill, kill serious diseases.
Uchataya ripoon sarvaan, mohanam kuru bhoobhujaam,
Vidweshino maaraya thwam trinethrathmaka sarvada. 5
Always, Cast spell on all my enemies, make all kings love me,
And Kill all those who hate me, Oh, son of three eyed one.
Sanjeeva parvathoddhara, mama dukhaan nivaraya,
Ghoraan upadhravan nasaya, Aksha suranthaka. 6
He who carried sanjeevini mountain, please remove my sorrows,
Killer of the asura called Aksha, destroy awesome troubles.
Markatesa mahothsaha, Sarva soka vinasaka,
Sathroon samhara maam raksha, sriyam dathwacha maam hara. 7
Lord of all monkeys who is exuberant, kill all my sorrows,
Save me by killing all my enemies and protect me by giving wealth.
Evam sthuthwa hanumantham, nara sradha samanwitha,
Puthra pouthradhi sahitha, sarvaan kamaan vapunuyath. 8
If men pray Lord Hanuman thus with devotion,
He would realize all his wishes along with his sons and grandsons
SHRI RAAMACHANDRA KRIPAALU BHAJU MANA HARANA
BHAVABHAYA DAARUNAN
NAVAKANJA-LOCHANA, KANJA-MUKHA, KARA-KANJA,
PADA-KAMJAARUNAN
O mind, remember Rama, the Lord of compassion who will eradicate even the most terrible dread of life; his eyes are like newly-blown lotuses set in his lotus-face; lotus-like are his hands and like ruddy lotuses his feet.
KANDARPA AGANITA AMITA CHABI,
NAVANIILA-NIIRADA SUNDARAN
PATA PATA MAANAHU TADITA RUCHI SUCHI NAUMI JANAKA
SUTAAVARAN
With utmost humility I do obeisance to Sita’s consort, Ramachandra, whose boundless beauty excels that of myriad of cupids (taken together). He is as winsome as the rain-laden blue clouds. The yellow attire on his body, beautiful spotless and sanctified, looks as charming as the flashes of lightening.
BHAJU DIINABANDHU DINESHA DANAVA-DAITYA-VANSHA-NIKANDANA
RAGHUNANADANA AANANDAKANDA KOSHALACHANDA DASHRATHA
NANDANAN
Meditate on Rama, the delight of the house of Raghu, root of all bliss, soothing as the moon to the Koshalas, Dashrath’s son, compassionate to the destitute, the scion of the solar race and the extirpator of the demons and diabolic daityas (giants).
SIRA MUKUTA KUNDALA TILAKA CHAARU UDAARU ANGA
VIBHUUSANAN
AAJAANUBHUJA SHARA-CHAAPA-DHARA,
SANGRAAMA-JITA-KHARA-DUSHANAM
He has a (resplendent) crown on his head, a pair of pendants in hi ears, a lovely caste-mark on his forehead and ornaments on his lustrous body. The arms that reach the knees are holding the bow and arrows of the conqueror of Khara and Duushana (two of his demonic adversaries)
ITI VADATI TULASIIDAASA SHANKARA-SHESHA-MUNI-MANI-RANJANA
MAMA HRIDAYA-KANJ-NIVASA KURU,
KAAMAADI KHALA-DALA-GANJANA
Concluding (his festal song, the Arti), Tulsidas entreats Rama, the delight of Shiva, Serpent-King and anchorites and slayer of the troops of Lust and the like, to make his lotus-heart His abode.
MANU JAAHI RAACHEU MILIHI SO BARU SAHAJA SUNDARA SAANVARO
KARUNAANIDHAANU SUJAANA SIILU SANEHA JAANATA RAAVARO
YEHI BHAANTI GAURII ASIISA MUNI SIYA SAHITA HIYAN HARASHII
ALIIN
TULASII BHAVAANIHI PUUJI PUNI PUNI PUNI MUDITA MANA MANDIRA
CHALIIN
The dark-complexioned and naturally handsome prince, on whom you have set your heart, shall be your husband. The gracious and omniscient Lord knows your loving disposition and your love. Sita and all her companions were overjoyed to hear this blessing from Gauri’s lips. Worshipping Bhavaani again and again, Sita says Tulsidas, returned to the palace, rejoicing in her heart.
JAANI GAURII ANUKUULA SIYAHIYA HARASHU NA JAAII KAHI
MANJULA MANGALA MUULA BAAMA ANGA PHARKANA LAGE
Finding Gauri favourably disposed towards her, Sita was more glad of heart than words can tell. Her left side began to throb, a sure omen of good fortune.
Shri Krishna Aarti
AARATII YUGALA KISHORA KII KIIJAI|
TANA MANA DHANA NYOCHAAVARA KIIJAI||
Let us chorus this prayer and wave lights to the two adolescents, Radha and Krishna and offer our body mind and all our riches (to win their gracious favour).
RAVI SHASHI KOTI VADANA KII SHOBHAA|
TAAHI NIRAKHA MERAA MANA LOBHAA||
When I look at them, my mind is enamoured of the beauty of their faces which matches that of a myriad of suns and Moons.
GAURA SHYAAMA MUKHA NIRAKHATA RIIJHAI|
PRABHU KO RUUPA NAYANA BHARA PIJAI||
When one beholds the two faces, one fair and the other dark, one is instantly fascinated. The poet calls upon all to satiate their eyes with the beauty of the Lord’s countenance.
KANNCHANA THAARA KAPUURA KII BAATII|
HARI AAYE NIRMALA BAHII CHAATII||
Wave the golden platter with camphor burning in it before the Lord who, manifesting himself, cleanses the heart of all its impurities.
PHUULANA KII SEJA PHUULANA KII MAALAA|
RATNA SINHAASANA BAITHE NANDALAALAA||
The Lord, the beloved son of Nanda, sleeps on a couch of flowers and wears a wreath of blossoms. He has ensconced himself on a throne made of gems.
MORA UKUTA KARA MURALII SOHAI|
NATAVARA VESHA DEKHA MANA MOHAI||
A crown of peacock feathers on his head and a flute in his hand are the adornments of this showman whose appearance fascinates the mind.
ANGA NIILA PIITA PATA SAARII|
KUNJA BIHAARII GIRAVARADHAARII||
The body of the Lord, a dawdler in bowers and groves and upholder of a great mountain, is all blue and yellow silken are his clothes.
SHRI PURUSHOTTAMA GIRIVARA DHAARII|
AARATII KARATA SAKALA VRAJANAARII||
Every woman of Vraja, who adores him with festal lights, sings of Lord Krishna, the upholder of the best of mountains and supreme amongst men.
NANDA NANDANA VRUSHAHAANU KISHORII|
PARAMAANANDA SVAAMII AVICHALA JODII||
Inseparable says Swami Paramananda, is the company of Krishna, delight of Nanda and Radha, the youthful daughter of Vrushabhanu.
Shri Shiv Aarti
OM JAI SHIVA OMKAARAA, PRABHU JAI SHIVA OMKAARAA
BRAHMAA VISHNU SADAASHIVAA, ARDDHAANGII DHAARAA
OM HARA HARA MAHAADEVAA...
Glory to you, O Shiva! Glory to you, O Omkaara! May Brahma, Vishnu and the assembly of other gods, including the great Lord Shiva, relieve me of my afflictions!
EKAANANA CHATURAANANA PANCHANANA RAAJE
HANSAANANA, GARURAASANA VRISHVAAHANA SAAJE
OM HARA HARA MAHAADEVA...
Being the Absolute, True being, Consciousness and Bliss, you play the roles of all the 3 gods- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) As Vishnu you have but one face, as Brahma four and as Shiva five. They gladden the sight of all who behold them. As Brahma you prefer the back of the swan for your seat; as Vishnu you like to ensconce yourself on the back of Garuda (A large mythological eagle-like bird believed to be the vehicle of Lord Vishnu) and as Shiva to make the sacred bull your conveyance; all these stand ready. O Great Lord, pray rid me of my afflictions!
DO BHUJA, CHAARU CHATURBHUJA DASHABHUJA ATI SOHE
TIINON RUUPA NIRAKHATE TRIBHUVANA JANA MOHE
OM HARA HARA MAHAADEVA...
As Brahma, you possess two arms, as Vishnu four and as Shiva (Dashabaahu) ten, all of which look matchlessly lovely. No sooner do the inhabitants of the three spheres behold you than they are all enchanted. O great Lord Omkaara, pray rid me of my afflictions.
AKSAMAALA VANAMAALA MUNDAMAALA DHAARII
CHANDANA MRIGAMADA SOHAI BHAALE SHASHIDHAARII
OM HARA HARA MAHAADEVA...
You are, O great Lord Omkaara, wearing a garland of Rudraaksha, another of forest flowers the third of skulls; your forehead, glistening in the moonlight which it holds, is smeared with sandal paste and musk, Pray rid...
SHVETAAMBARA PIITAAMBARA BAAGHAMBARA ANGE
BRAHMAADIKA SANAKAADIKA PRETAADIKA SANGE
OM HARA HARA MAHAADEVA...
O great Lord Omkaara, your body is attired in white and yellow silken clothes and in tiger skin, while in your company are troops of goblins, gods like Brahma and divine seers like Sanaka. Pray rid...
KARA MADHYE KAMANDALU AU TRISHUULA DHAARII
SUKHAKAARII DUKHAHAARII JAGAPAALANAKAARII
OM HARA HARA MAHAADEVA...
O great Lord Omkaara, you hold a kamandalu (the mendicants water-jar) in one of your hands and in another a trident; you bring joy to all, destroy all distress and sustain the whole world. May you rid me of all my afflictions!
BRAHMAA VISHNU SADAASHIVA JAANATA AVIVEKAA
PRANAVAAKSARA MEIN SHOBHITA YE TINONH EKAA
OM HARA HARA MAHAADEVA...
The ignorant (unwise and stupid) know Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva as three individual gods, but they are all indistinguishably fused into a single mystic syllable ‘OM’. Pray rid me of my afflictions)
TRIGUNA SVAAMI KII JO KOII NARA GAVE
KAHATA SHIVAANANDA SVAAMII MANA VAAMCHITA PHALA PAAVE
OM HARA HARA MAHAADEVA...
Says Swami Shivananda: “ He who recites this Arti to the Lord of the three gunas-sattva, rajas and tamas- attains fulfillment of his heart’s desire. O great lord Omkaara, may you rid me of my afflictions..
Maa Lakshmi Aarti
JAI LAKSHMI MAATAA,
MAIYAA JAYA LAKSHMI MAATAA
TUMAKO NISHADINA DHYAAVATA,
HARA VISHNU VIDHAATAA
Glory to you, O Mother, glory to you, mother Lakshmi. Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma meditate on you everyday and night.
BRAHMAANII, RUDRAANII, KAMALAA,
TUUHII HAI JAGA MAATAA
SUURYA CHANDRAMAA DHYAAVATA,
NAARADA RISHI GAATAA
You are yourself the consort of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu and the mother of the world. The sage Narada sings your praises and the Sun and the Moon meditate on you.
DURGAA RUUPA NIRANTARA,
SUKHA SAMPATI DAATAA
JO KOI TUMAKO DHYAAVATA,
RIDDHI SIDDHI DHANA PAATAA
As Durga, you grant both happiness and prosperity; and he who centres his attention on you becomes a recipient of all riddhis and siddhis-Prosperity and Accomplishment.
TUUHII HAI PAATAALA BASANTII,
TUUHII SHUBHA DAATAA
KARMA PRABHAAVA PRAKAASHAKA,
JAGANIDHI KE TRAATAA
None but you dwell in the nether regions of the earth and you alone ensure good luck, bring to light the effect of Karma (action) and protect all worldly treasures.
JISA GHARA MEIN TUMA RAHATII,
SABA SADAGUNA AATAA
KARA SAKE KOII KARA LE,
MANA NAHIN GHABARAATAA
All the virtues collect themselves where you have your dwelling ; with your grace and favour even the impossible becomes possible without causing any nervous agitation.
TUMA BINA YAGYA NA HOVE,
VASTRA NA KOII PAATAA
KHAANA PAANA KAA VAIBHAVA,
SABA TUMASE HII AATAA
No sacrifice can be performed without you (your grace), no one can obtain any garment (to cover his body); it is from you that one obtains one’s sustenance (food and drink).
SHUBHA GUNA MANDIRA SUNDARA,
KSHIRODADHI JAATAA
RATANA CHATURDASHA TUMA HII,
KOII NAHIIN PAATAA
O daughter of the Ocean of Milk and the beauteous temple of all propitious virtues, you are a living mass of all the fourteen gems with which none else is endowed.
AARTII LAKSHMII JII KII,
JO KOII NARA GAATAA
URA AANANDA UMANGA ATI,
PAAPA UTARA JAATAA
Whosoever hymns this prayer to Lakshmi is purged of his sins and experiences the ecstasy of joy.
Maa Durga Aarti
JAI AMBE GAURII MAIYAA
JAI SHYAAMAA GAURII
NISHADINA TUMAKO DHYAAVATA
HARI BRAHMA SHIVAJII
Glory to you, O divine Mother Gauri, glory to you, O Parvati, who are so rich in maiden grace (virgin beauty), the object of daily meditation by Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva!
MAANGA SINDUURA VIRAAJATA
TIKO MRIGA MADAKO
UJJVALASE DAUU NAINAA
CHANDRAVANA NIIKO
O Ambe! On your forehead is a resplendent mark of vermilion along with a mark of musk (signifying good luck). Your twin eyes are bright and your face beautiful as the moon.
KANAKA SAMAANA KALEVARA,
RAKTAAMBARA RAAJE
RAKTAPUSHPA GALAMAALAA,
KANTHAHAARA SAAJE
Your body with a tinge of gold is splendidly dressed in red attire; on your throat lies a wreath of red blossoms like a beautiful necklace.
KEHARI VAAHANA RAAJATA,
KHADAGA KHAPPARA DHAARI
SURA NARA MUNIJANA SEVATA,
TINAKE DUKHA HAARI
Your vehicle, the lion, is, O Mother in keeping with your splendid form; you bear a sword and a skull in your hands, and on you attend the gods, men, hermits and your votaries whose grief you drive away.
KAANANA KUNADALA SHOBHITA,
NAASAAGRE MOTII
KOTIKA CHANDRA DIVAAKARA,
SAM RAAJATA JYOTII
You are adorned with rings on your ears and with pearl on the tip of your nose, your radiance looks as splendid as that of myriad of suns and moons.
SHUMBHA NISHUMBHA BIDAARE,
MAHISHAASURA GHAATII
DHUUMRA VILOCHANA NAINAA,
NISHADINA MADAMAATII
O slayer of the demon Mahisha, you tore apart the bodies of Shumbha, Nishumbha and Dhuumravilochana. (In the battle waged against them) your eyes reflected a frenzy of fury everyday and night.
BRAHMAANII RUDRAANII,
TUMA KAMALAA RAANII
AAGAMA-NIGAMA BAKHAANII,
TUMA SHIVA PATARAANII
You are the beloved consort of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu. The Vedas and the Shastras describe you as the queen consort of Shiva,
CHAUSATHA YOGINII GAAVATA,
NRITYA KARATA BHAIRON
BAAJATA TAALA MRIDANGA,
AURA BAAJATA DAMARUU
Sixty-four Yoginis chorus your praise and glorify you, while Bhairava (Shiva) dances in tune to the accompaniment of the sound of tambour (mridanga) and drum (damaru).
TUMA HO JAGA KII MAATAA,
TUMA HII HO BHARTAA
BHAKTANA KII DUKHA HARTAA,
SUKHA SAMPATI KARTAA
You are mother of the universe, its sustainer, reliever of your devotees’ affliction and bestower of happiness and prosperity.
BHUJAA CHAARA ATI SHOBHITA,
VARA MUDRAA DHAARII
MANAVAANCHITA PHALA PAAVATA,
SEVATA NARA NAARII
The four arms you have adorned your person, while the hand raised in benediction reveals your benign aspect. Those among men and women who wait on you and worship you have all their cherished wishes ever fulfilled.
KANCHANA THAALA VIRAAJATA,
AGARU KAPUURA BAATII
BHAALAKETU MEIN RAAJATA,
KOTIRATANA JYOTII
In a golden platter are beautifully laid aloe and camphor, both of which have lighted (to be waved before you); in he radiance of your forehead is reflected the splendour of a myriad gems.
Achyuthashtakam
Version I
Achyuthachutha, hare paramathman,
Rama Krishna purushottama vishno,
Vasudeva bhagawan aniruddha,
Sree pathe ! samaya dhukka masesham. 1.
That Hari who is the soul of soul,
Who has no death,
Who causes death at time of deluge,
Who is Rama and Krisna rolled in one,
Who is the greatest among males,
Who is the God of all the world,
Who never can be stopped,
And who is the lord of Goddess Lakshmi,
Be pleased to destroy all my sorrows.
Viswa mangala vibho jagadheesa,
Nanda nandana nrusimha narendra,
Mukthi dayaka mukunda murare,
Sree pathe samaya dukka masesham 2
The god of all universe who does good to all the world,
Who is the essence of all truth,
Who is the son of Lord Nanda gopa,
Who is the man-lion god,
Who is the king among men,
Who grants redemption from all ills,
Who gives immortal bliss,
And who is the lord of Goddess Lakshmi,
Be pleased to destroy all my sorrows
Ramachandra raghu nayaka deva,
Dheena nathe dhuritha kshya Karin,
Yadavendra yadhu bhooshna yagna,
Sree pathe samaya dukka masesham. 3
The God who is the leader of the Raghu clan,
Who is Sri Rama Chandra,
Who is the god of the oppressed,
Who brings to end all suffering,
Who is king of the clan of Yadavas,
Who is the ornament of the Yadu clan,
Who is the great fire sacrifice,
And who is the lord of Goddess Lakshmi,
Be pleased to destroy all my sorrows
Devaki thanaya dhukka davagne,
Radhika ramans ramya sumurthe,
Dhukka mochana dayarnava nadha,
Sree pathe samaya dukka masesham. 4
The God who is the son of Devaki,
Who is the forest fore that burns down all sorrows,
Who plays happily with Radhika,
Who has a very heart pleasing form,
Who saves us from all sorrows,
Who is the ocean of mercy,
And who is the lord of Goddess Lakshmi,
Be pleased to destroy all my sorrows
Gopika vadana chandra Chakora,
Nithya nirguna niranjana jishno,
Poorna roopa jaya sankara soure,
Sree pathe samaya dukka masesham. 5
The God who is the bird that drinks the beauty of all gopis,
Who is forever permanent,
Who is without any properties,
Who is pure truth,
Who is forever victorious,
Who is the the full bodied form,
Who is the sankara born in dynasty of the sun,
And who is the lord of Goddess Lakshmi,
Be pleased to destroy all my sorrows
Gokulesa giri dharana dheera,
Yamunacha thata kelana lola,
Naradhadhi muni vandhitha pada,
Sree pathe samaya dukka masesham. 6
The God who is the Lord of Gokula,
Who is the hero who lifted the mountain,
Who likes to play for ever in the banks of Yamuna,
Whose feet is worshipped by Narada and other sages,
And who is the lord of Goddess Lakshmi,
Be pleased to destroy all my sorrows
Dwarakadhipa durantha gunabhde,
Prnana natha paripoorna bhaware,
Jnana gamya guna sagara Brahman,
Sree pathe samaya dukka masesham. 7
The God who is Lord of Dwaraka,
Who is the endless ocean of good,
Who is the Lord of the soul,
Who is complete in all ways,
Who destroys sorrows of the world,
Who is to be only approached by pure knowledge,
Who is the Brahman, who is ocean of all good qualities,
And who is the lord of Goddess Lakshmi,
Be pleased to destroy all my sorrows
Dushta nirdalana deva dayalo.
Padma nabha dharani dhara dharmin,
Ravananthaka ramesa murare,
Sree pathe samaya dukka masesham. 8
The God who is store house of mercy,
Who destroys all bad ones,
Who has a lotus in his belly,
Who carries the earth,
Who is the ultimate in piety,
Who killed Ravana,
Who is the Lord of Lakshmi,
Who killed Mura,
And who is the lord of Goddess Lakshmi,
Be pleased to destroy all my sorrows
Phalasruthi
Achyuthashtakam idham ramaneeyam ,
Nirmitham bhava bhayam vinihanthum,
Ya pated vishaya vrithi nivarthin,
Janma dukha makilam sajahathi.
Narration of the effect
This octet singing about Achyutha,
Which is a balm to the soul,
Was written to destroy all fears.
The one who reads this,
Gets rid of all sorrows,
And leaves away the pains of this birth.
Version II
Achyutham kesavam rama narayanam,
Krishna damodharam vasudevam harim,
Sreedharam madhavam gopika vallabham,
Janaki nayakam ramachandram Bhaje 1
Pray him who has no death,
Him who killed Kesi,
Him who is Rama,
Him who is Narayana,
Him who is bluish black,
Him who was tied at his belly,
Him who is son of Vasudeva,
Him who removes births and deaths,
Him who carries Goddess Lakshmi,
Him who is born in the clan of Madhu,
Him who is darling of Gopis,
Him who is the Lord of Sita,
And Him who is Ramachandra.
Achyutham kesavam sathya bhamadhavam,
Madhavam sreedharam radhika aradhitham,
Indira mandiram chethana sundaram,
Devaki nandanam nandhajam sam bhaje 2
Pray Him who has no death,
Him who killed Kesi,
Him who is the Lord of Sathya Bhama,
Him who is born in the clan of Madhu,
Him who carries Goddess Lakshmi,
Him who is worshipped by Radha,
Him in whom goddess Indira stays,
Him who has pretty looks,
Him who is son of Devaki,
And Him who is the son of Nanda
Vishnava jishnave sankhine chakrine,
Rukhmani ragine janaki janaye,
Vallavi vallabha yarchidha yathmane,
Kamsa vidhvamsine vamsine the nama. 3.
Salutations to Him who is everywhere,
Him who is forever victorious,
Him who carries the conch and the holy wheel,
Him who is the sweet heart of Rukhmani,
Him who is the soul of daughter of Janaka,
Him ho is worshipped by the Gopis,
Him who killed Kamsa,
And Him who is the noblest.
Krishna govinda he rama narayana,
Sree pathe vasu deva jitha sree nidhe,
Achyuthanantha he madhava adhokshaja,
Drowpadhi rakshaka , pathu maam sarvadha. 4
Forever protect me Hey Krishna,
Who takes care of all souls,
Who is Rama and Narayana,
Who is Lord of Lakshmi,
Who is victorious as son of Vasudeva,
Who is the store house of treasures,
Who is the endless happiness,
Who is the greatest sage,
Who is forever victorious,
And who saved Droupadhi.
Rakshasa kshobitha seethaya shobitho,
Danda karanya bhoo punyatha karana,
Lakshmanananvitho vanarai ssevitho,
Agasthya sampoojitho raghava pathu maam. 5
Forever salutations to the star of clan of Raghu,
Who gets angry at Rakshasas,
Who shines with his consort Sita,
Who made the land of Dandakaranya holy,
Who is always followed by Lakshmana,
Who is served by Monkeys,
And who is worshipped by Sage Agasthya.
Dheenu karishtako anishta krudwesinaam,
Kesiha kamsa hrud vamsika vaadhana,
Poothana nasana sooraja khelano,
Bala gopalaka pathu maam sarvadha. 6
Forever salutations to the child god of Gopis,
Who killed Dhenuka and Arishtaka,
Who killed those who hated him,
Who was hated by kesi and Kamsa,
Who played on flute,
Who killed Poothana,
And who likes to play in the river.
Vidhyu dudhyothavath prasphura dwasasam,
Prouda bodhaval prollasad vigraham,
Vanyaya Malaya shobhi thora sthalam,
Lohinthangri dwayam vareejaksham bhaje. 7
I pray Lord Krishna with pretty eyes,
Who wore clothes shining like lightning,
Whose form shone like the clouds of rainy season,
Who wears on his chest garlands of wild flowers,
And who has pair of pretty red feet.
Kanchithai kundalai braja maanananam,
Rathna moulim lasad kundalam gandayo,
Haara keyuragam kankana projwalam,
Kinkini manjula syamalam tham bhaje. 8
I pray him who wears tiny bells
Who is handsomely black,
Who has a shiny face curly hairs,
Whose cheeks reflect the shine of his jeweled ear studs,
Who wears golden garlands,
And who wears shining bangles.
Phalasruthi
Achyuthashtakam ya patdeth ishtadham,
Premadha prathyaham poorusha saspruham,
Vruthatha sundaram karthru viswambharam,
Tasya vasyo harir jayathe sathwaram
He who reads this octet,
Which is dear to God Achyutha,
Which is written with love and devotion,
Which is beautiful because of its poetic skill,
With love and devotion,
Would reach the Lord fast and without fail.
Version III*
Achuytham kesavam vishnum ,
Harim sathyam janardhanam,
Hamsam narayanam chaiva,
Methan nama ashtakam padeth
One should Read and sing with devotion,
The name of Achyutha, who does not allow us to slip,
The name of Kesava , the lord who killed Kesi,
The name of Vishnu, the principle which is everywhere,
The name Satyam, The ultimate and only truth,
The name Janardhanam, The god of all beings,
The name Hamsam,The lord who is as lofty as a swan,
And the Name of Narayana,, the lord in which all souls reside.
Phalasruthi
Trisandhya ya paden nithyam,
Daridryam tasya nasyathi,
Sathru sainya kshayam yaathi,
Dus swapnam sukahdho baveth.
Reading this in the peak of dusk daily,
Poverty will vanish,
Enemies will be vanquished,
And bad dreams will not come our way.
Gangayaam maranam chaiva,
Druda bhakthisthu kesave.
Brhama vidhya prabhodham cha,
Tasmad nithyam paden nara.
Reading this daily will give devotee
Staunch faith in Krishna,
Moksha as if he dies in River Ganga,
Knowledge of that ultimate ,
And intelligence to know everything.
BHAJAGOVINDAM (The eighteen gems of wisdom)
Bhaja Govindam, Bhaja Govindam,
Govindam Bhaja Mooda Mathe,
Samprapthe sannihithe kale,
Nahi nahi rakshathi dookrunj karane.
Pray Govinda, Pray Govinda,
Pray Govinda, You fool,
For all the ken with you,
Will not be there,
When your end is near.
Dhinamapi rajani , sayam pratha,
Sisira vasanthou punarayatha,
Kala kreedathi gachat yayu,
Sthadapi na munjathyasa vayu (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Daily comes the night, eve and morn.
The autumn and spring,
Comes again and again every year.
Time forever plays with life,
But desire does not desert this body forever. . (Pray Govinda,………..) 1
Agre Vahni , prashte bhanu,
Rathrou chibuka samirpitha janu,
Karathala biksha taru thala vasa
Sthadhapi na munjathyasapasa. (Bhaja Govindam….)
The sun in the back,
And the fire behind,
Prevents biting cold during the day,
Knees meet the chin during the night,
To keep one warm.
And food comes by the daily begging,
Life is spent below a tree,
But desire does not desert this body forever. (Pray Govinda,………..) 2
Yavadvitho parjana saktha,
Sthavannija parivaro raktha
Paschat jeevathi jarajjara dehe,
Varthaam prucchathi ko apina gehe. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Till you are able to earn,
The wealth that everybody yearns,
All the family you love,
Will love and care.
But when the cage of your body gets old,
They would not even ask you,
“How are you?” (Pray Govinda,……..) 3
Jatilo mundee lunchitha kesa,
Kaashayambara bahu krutha vesha,
Pasyannapi cha na pasyathi lokaa
Hyudhara nimittam bahu krutha soka. (Bhaja govindam….)
Men with hairs overgrown,
Men with a shaved head,
Men with a well-cut hair,
Men with ochre robes,
See the world,
But pretend they don’t,
And suffer all the way,
To fill their belly forever. (Pray Govinda,………) 4
Bagavat geetha kinchid adheetha,
Gangaajalalava kanikaa peetha,
Sukrudhapi yasya murari samarcha,
Tasya yama kim kuruthe charchaam. (Bhaja Govindam…)
Read and imbibe Bhagavat Gita,
Drink a drop of the holy Ganga,
At least once salute the Lord,
Then the God of death,
Will not bother you forever. (Pray Govinda,………) 5
Angam galitham palitham mundam,
Dasanaviheenam jatham thundam,
Vruddho yathi gruheetha dhandam,
Tadapi na munjathyaasa pindam. (Bhaja Govindam….)
The limbs have become weak,
The head has become fully bald,
There are no teeth in the mouth,
And the old man totters with an aid of a stick,
But desire does not desert this body ever. (Pray Govinda,………..) 6
Balasthavat kreedasaktha,
Stharunasthavath tharunee saktha,
Vrudha staavath chintha magna,
Parame brahmani kopi na lagna. (Bhaja Govindam….)
The child’s mind is engaged in play,
The youths mind is engaged in his lasses charms,
The old man’s mind is full of worries,
But no one thinks of the Ultimate Truth. (Pray Govinda,………..) 7
Punarapi jananam punarapi maranam,
Punarapi janani jatare sayanam,
Iha samsaare khalu dusthare,
Krupayaa pare pahi murare. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Again and again one is born,
And again and again one dies,
And again and again one sleeps in the mother’s womb,
Help me to cross,
This limitless sea of Life,
Which is uncrossable, my Lord (Pray Govinda, ……..) 8
Punarapi Rajani, punarai divasa,
Punaraip paksha, punarapi maasa,
Punarapyayanam, punarapi varsham,
Tadapi na munjityasaamarsham. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Again and again this dark nights,
Again and again this luster full days,
Again and again these months and years,
But pride and desire never leaves you forever (Pray Govinda,……..) 9
Vayasi gathe ka kama vikara,
Shushke neere ka kaasaara,
Nashte dravye ka parivaara,
Gnathe tathwe ka samasaara. (Bhaja Govindam…)
Why this passion, when one totters with age,
Why the search for water in the dried up lake,
Why search for relations, when wealth dries,
There is no desire for life,
When you get real knowledge. Of truth (Pray Govinda, ……) 10
Naree sthana bhara nabhi nivesam,
Mithyaa mayaa mohaavesam,
Ethan mamsavasaadhi vikaram,
Manasi vichinthaya vaaram vaaram. (Bhaja Govindam….)
A lady’s busts divine,
Her bellies shapely,
They are but gates of deceit,
And the joy that is given out,
Is by flesh and fat alone..
Think of this,
Day in and day out (Pray Govinda,……..) 11
Kasthwam Ko aham kutha ayatha?
Kaa me janani ko me thatha.
Ithi paribhavaaya sarvamasaaram,
Viswam tyakthwa swapna vichaaram. (Bhaja Govindam….)
Who am I?
Where from did I come?
Who is my mother ?
Who is my father?
Think of these,
Realize that this world,
Is but a meaningless mirage,
And Leave this dream like world (Pray Govinda,….) 12
Geyam Githa , Nama sahasram,
Dhyeyam sri pathi roopamajasram,
Neyam sajjana sange chittam,
Dheyam deenajanaaya cha vitham. (Bhaja Govindam….)
Sing the Geetha,
And His thousand names,
Meditate on the Lord of Lakshmi,
Spend time with good souls,
Give all the wealth to the poor. (Pray Govinda,……) 13
Yavajjevo nivasathi dehe,
Kusalam thaavath prucchathi gehe,
Gathavathi vaayou dehaapaaye,
Baryaa bhibyasthi tasmin kaye. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Till the breath is in the body,
All friends ask your welfare,
When it leaves your frame,
Even your darling wife,
Is full of fear of you , Hey fool (Pray Govinda, …….) 14
Sukhadha kriyathe ramaa bhoga,
Paschatdandha sarere roga,
Yadyapi loke maranam saranam,
Tadapi na munchathi papacharanam. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
It is but for pleasure,
That a lady is sought,
Slowly the body gets sick,
The only path leads you,
To your death for sure,
Still no one leaves the sinful ways. (Pray Govinda,…….) 15
Radhyaa charpata virachita kkandha,
Punyaapunya vivarjitha padha.
Naaham nathwa naayam loka,
Stadhapi kimartham kriyathe soka. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Like collecting strewn rags all the way,
In life one collects sin and good deeds.
Realize that me or you,
Is not the truth.
In your newly chartered path
Still why are you sad? (Pray Govinda,…..) 16
Kuruthe Gangaa sagara gamanam,
Vrutha paripaalana madhava dhaanam,
Gnana viheena sarvamathena,
Mukthin na bhavathi janma sathena. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Take bath in Ganga,
Take a dip in the ocean,
Observe penance,
Give money to charity.
All faiths tell you without fail,
And if you do not realize this truth,
Even in hundred lives,
You will not attain the Lord. (Pray Govinda,………) 17
Yoga ratho vaa bhogaratho vaa,
Sanga ratho vaa sanga viheena,
Yasya brahmani ramathe chittam,
Nandathi nandathi nandathyeva. (Bhaja Govindam….)
You get joy,
Of meditation or passion,
Or you get joy,
In solitude or in company,
But All these are but impermanent.
Try to make your mind one,
With Para Brahmam,
That is the only permanent joy. (Pray Govinda,………..) 18
BHAJA GOVINDAM –Dwadasha Panjarika Stotra.
(The twelve pearls of wisdom)
Bhaja Govindam, Bhaja Govindam,
Govindam Bhaja Mooda Mathe,
Samprapthe sannihithe kale,
Nahi nahi rakshathi dookrunj karane.
Pray Govinda, Pray Govinda,
Pray Govinda, You fool,
For all the ken with you,
Will not be there,
When your end is near.
Arthamanartham Bhavaya nithyam,
Naasthi thatha sukalesa sathyam,
Puthraadhapi dhana bhaajam bheethi,
Sarvathraisha vihithaareethi. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Wealth that you earn,
Has no meaning in life,
The real truth in it, is,
That it gives no pleasure,
The wealthy are but scared,
Even of him whom they beget, (Pray Govinda,…….) 1
Kaa thee kanthaa kasthe puthra,
Samsoroya matheeva vichitram,
Kasya twam ka kutha aayatha,
Sthathwam chinthya yadhidham braatha. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Who is your darling wife?
And who is the son whom you love,
This world is but strange,
Who are you, where from you came?
Think of these, Think of these (Pray Govinda,……..) 2
Maa kuru dhana jana yowana garwam,
Harathi nimishoth kaala sarvam,
Maamaya midhamakilam hithwa,
Brahmapadam twam pravisa vidhitwa. (Bhaja Govindam……..)
Proud as peacock are you,
Of all the millions that you have,
And of all those who are with you,
Day in and day out,
And of the strength of youth in you.
Time, the thief is doing its job,
Of stealing them by and by,
All these are yes today and no tomorrow. (Pray Govinda,………) 3
Kaamam krodham lobham moham,
Tyakthwaathmanam bhavaya koham,
Atma jnana viheenaa mooda,
Sthepachyanthe naraka nigooda. (BhajaGovindam….)
Leave out your passion,
Leave out your anger,
Leave out your love for money,
Leave out your yearning in life,
Think and think, who you are?
Those who find it not, are but fools,
And are always happy in hell. (Pray Govinda,……. ) 4
Sura mandhira tharu moola nivaasa,
Sayya bhoothala majinam vaasa,
Sarvapariguha bhoga thyaaga,
Kasya sukham na karothi viraaga. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
He lives in the deep dark forest,
Or below a big banyan,
Sleep he does on the bare floor,
He has given up his all,
Who in this entire world, so big,
Is as happy as he is. (Pray Govinda ,……….) 5
Sathrou mithre puthre bandhou,
Maa kuru yathnam vigraha sandhou,
Bhava sama chitta sarvathra twam,
Vaanchasya chiraadhyadhi Vishnu twam. (Bhaja Govindam…….)
You would be one with Him
If but you can see them as one,
Your enemy whom you hate,
Your friends whom you love,
Your sons whom you adore,
And all other friends who are so close.
And if this entire world.
Is to you all and the same. (Pray Govinda,………) 6
Twayi mayo chaanya traiko vishnur
Vyartham kupyasi sarva sahishnu,
Sarwasaminnapi pasyaathmaanam,
Sarvathrothsyuja bhedaajnananm. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
In you and in me is Govinda,
So on whom will you show your ire?
See all as one and one as all,
Leave this difference between one and one. (Pray Govinda,….) 7
Praanayamam prathyaaharam,
Nithyaa nithya viveka vichaaram,
Jaapyasametha samadhi vidhaanam,
Kurvavadhaanam mahadhava dhaanam. (Bhaja Govindam…)
Control your senses, you fool,
Withdraw from all your wants,
Try to find the difference.
Between that which is perennial,
And that which is not ,
Live and think in that He,
This is what will make you,
Decision maker supreme. (Pray Govinda,…..) 8
Nalinee dhalagatha jalamathi thralam,
Tadwadjjevtha mathisaya chapalam,
Viddhi vyaadhibhimaana grastham,
Lokam sokahatham cha samastham. (Bhasja Govindam,,,,,)
Like the tiny drop of water,
Floating on a lotus leaf,
The life today is here,
And tomorrow there,
This world full of aches ,
And bloated ego,
(Which is like an air filled up ball)
Is a place of sorrow. (Pray Govinda. ……..) 9
Kaa the ashtaadasa dese chinthaa,
Vaathula thava kim naasthi niyanthaa.
Yasthaam hasthe sudhrude nibaddham,
Bhodayathi prabhavadhi viruddham. (bhaja Govindam….)
Why this thought ,
Of eighteen countries, Hey Lunatic,
Fold your hands tight,
Think of Him,
Who controls ,
All that in you. (Pray Govinda, ……..) 10
Satsangathwe nissamgathwam,
Nissamgathwe nirmohathwam,
Nirmohathwe nischala thatwam,
Nischala tathwe jeevan mukthi. (Bhaja Govindam….)
With good pals in this world,
You loose desire for things,
With loss of this terrible desire,
You loose passion for life,
With loss for this passion,
You realize the truth, (Pray Govinda,……….) 11
Gurucharanaambuja nirbhara bhaktha,
Samsarada chirabhava mukthaa,
Sendriya maanasa niyamaadevam,
Drakshyasi nija hrudayastham devam. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
With your mind trained,
By your spiritual guide,
You can cross the sea of life,
And once you cross the sea,
You can see the Govinda in your heart. (Pray Govinda,……) 12
Dwadasa pancharikaamaya esha.
Sishyaanaam kadhithohyuapadesha,
Yeshaam chithe naiva viveka.
Sthe pachyanthe narakamanekam. (Bhaja Govindam…..)
Twelve pearls of wisdom these,
Are taught to those,
Hungry souls,
Suffering all the life (Pray Govinda, ……..)
Nama Ramayana
A devout Hindu believes that if he reads Ramayana ( The story of Rama) daily , he would be nearing his God.He also would like to meditate on the name ‘Rama’ , so that all his sins are washed off. Nama Ramayana is the story of Rama written for this purpose. Apart from condensing the story , it helps the devotees to meditate on the different sterling aspects of Rama..
Bala Kanda
Shudda Brahma Parathpara Rama
Kalathmaka parameshwara Rama
Seshathalpa suha nidhritha Rama
Barhamthyamara prarthitha Rama
Chanda kirana kala mandana Rama
Srimath Dasratha nandana Rama
Kausalya sukha vardhana Rama
Viswamithra priya dhana Rama
Gora Thatakaa gathaka Rama
Mareehadhi nipathaka Rama
Kaushika muka samrakshaka Rama
Srimad Ahalya uddharaka Rama
Gowthama muni sampoojitha Rama
Sura muni vara samsthutha Rama
Navika davidha mrudhu paada Rama
Mithila pura jana modhitha Rama
Triambaka karmuka banchaka Rama
Seetharpitha vara moulika Rama
Krutha vaivahika kauthuka Rama
Bhargava darpa vinaasaka Rama
Srimad Ayodhya palaka Rama
My Rama, Essence of all that is Godly, My Rama
My Rama, Essence of the destroyer, My Rama
My Rama, Who sleeps on the snake Sesha, My Rama
My Rama, Who was saluted by Brahma and all Devas, My Rama
My Rama, Who was born in Sun’s dynasty, My Rama
My Rama, Who was a source of joy to Dasaratha, My Rama
My Rama, Who made life of Kausalya very happy, My Rama
My Rama, Who was most dear to Viswamitra, My Rama
My Rama, Who killed ogress Thadaka in the deep forest, My Rama
My Rama, Who drove away Maricha, My Rama
My Rama, Who saved the prestige of Koushika, My Rama
My Rama, Who helped Ahalya to regain form, My Rama
My Rama, Who was worshipped by Goutama the sage, My Rama
My Rama, Who was given boons by Gods and Sages, My Rama
My Rama, Who was darling of people of Mithila, My Rama
My Rama, Who broke the bow of Trayambaka, My Rama
My Rama, Who was garlanded by Princess Sita, My Rama
My Rama, Who became happy marrying Sita, My Rama
My Rama, Who destroyed the ego of ParasuRama, My Rama
My Rama, Who looked after the people of Ayodhya, My Rama
Ayodhya Kanda
Aganitha guna dana bhooshitha rama,
Avani kamini kamitha Rama
Raaka chandra samaanana Rama
Pithru vakhya sthitha kanana Rama
Priya guha nivedhitha pada Rama
Thal kshalitha nija mrudhu pada Rama
Bharadwaaja supoojitha Rama
Chithra kootadri nikethana Rama
Dasaratha santhatha chinditha Rama
Kaikeyi thayaarthitha Rama
Virachitha nija pithru karmaka Rama
Baratharpitha nija paadhka Rama
Danda kanana pavana Rama
My Rama, Who is personification of all good, My Rama
My Rama, Who was darling of all citizens, My Rama
My Rama, Who was like the full moon in a cloudless sky, My Rama
My Rama, Who obeyed the words of his father, My Rama
My Rama, Who was worshipped by his friend Guha, My Rama
My Rama, Who was taken care of by Guha, My Rama
My Rama, Who was worshipped by Sage Bharadwaja, My Rama
My Rama, Who lived in Chitra Koota Mountains, My Rama
My Rama, Who became sad by death of Dasaratha, My Rama
My Rama, Who was requested to return by Bharata, My Rama
My Rama, Who did the obsequies for his father, My Rama
My Rama, Who gave his shoes to Bharata, My Rama
My Rama, Who went to Dhandaka Forests, My Rama
Aranya Kanda
Dusht viraadha vinaasaka Rama
Sara bhanga sutheeshna architha Rama
Agasthanugruha vardhitha Rama
Grudradhipa samsevitha Rama
Pancha vati thata susthitha Rama
Soopanikharthi vidhaayaka Rama
Khara dhooshana mukha saadhaka Rama
Seetha priya harinaanuga Rama
Mareecharthi krudhaashuka Rama
Vinashta seethanweshaka Rama
Grudhradhipa Gathi dayaka Rama
Sabari datha phalaasana Rama
Kabandha bahu chedana Rama
My Rama, Who killed the Bad Virata, My Rama
My Rama, Who was worshipped by Sage Sarabhanga, My Rama
My Rama, Who was blessed by Sage Agastya, My Rama
My Rama, Who was honoured by King of Eagles, My Rama
My Rama, Who lived near five banyans, My Rama?
My Rama, Who insulted the voracious Surpanaka, My Rama
My Rama, Who killed Khara and Dhushana, My Rama
My Rama, Who chased the deer wanted by Sita, My Rama
My Rama, Who killed Mareecha in deer’s form, My Rama
My Rama, Who started searching for the lost Sita, My Rama
My Rama, Who Sent The King of Eagles to Heaven, My Rama
My Rama, Who ate the fruits given by Sabari, My Rama
My Rama, Who cut the hands of Kabanda, My Rama
Kishkinda Kanda
Hanumat sevitha nija pada Rama
Natha sugrevabeshtadha Rama
Garvitha Bali nishoodhana Rama
Vaanara dhootha preshaka Rama
Hitha kara Lakshmana samyutha Rama
My Rama, Who was served by Hanuman, My Rama
My Rama, Who promised to help Sugreeva, My Rama
My Rama, Who killed the proud Bali, My Rama
My Rama, Who sent monkeys all over the world, My Rama
My Rama, Who was consoled by Lakshmana, My Rama
Sundara Kanda
Kapi vara santhatha samsthutha Rama
Thal gathi vigna dwamsaka Rama
Sitha prana dharaka Rama
Dushta dasanana dhooshitha Rama
Sishta Hanumath bhooshitha Rama
Sitha rodhitha kopana Rama
Krutha choodamani darshitha Rama
Kapi vara vachanaa aswasitha Rama
My Rama, Who was worshipped by the Great Monkeys, My Rama
My Rama, Who removed all obstacles from their path, My Rama
My Rama, Who is the support of life of Sita, My Rama
My Rama, Who was abused by the bad Ravana, My Rama
My Rama, Who was praised by the great Hanuman, My Rama
My Rama, Who became upset because Sita cried, My Rama
My Rama, Who saw the Chudamani of Sita, My Rama
My Rama, Who was consoled by the great monkey, My Rama
Yudha Kanda
Ravana nidhana prasthitha Rama
Vaanara sainya samavyatha Rama
Soshitha thatini sarthitha Rama
Vibeeshana abhaya dayaka rama
Sagara sethu nibandhaka Rama
Gata karna sira cheedaka Rama
Rakshasa sanga vimardhaka Rama
Amahitha Ravana vaarana Rama
Samhrudha dasa mukha Ravana Rama
Vidhi bhava mukha sura samsthutha Rama
Khasthitha dasaratha veekshitha Rama
Sitha darshana modhitha Rama
Abhishiktha Vibishananatha Rama
Pushpaka yaanarohana Rama
Baradwajaabhi nishevana Rama
Baktha prana preenana Rama
Saketha puri bhooshana Rama
Sakala sweeya samanatha Rma
Rathanalasal peeta sthitha Rama
Pattabishekaalankrutha Rama
Paarthiva kula sammanitha Rama
Vibeeshanarpitha thal pada Rama
Keesakalanugruha Rama
Sakalajagat paripalaka Rama
Sakalaabheeshta vara pradha Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Raghava Rama
Rama Rama Jaya Sitha Rama
My Rama, Who marched towards Ravana’s place, My Rama
My Rama, Who was accompanied by the army of monkeys, My Rama
My Rama, Who gave protection to Vibhishana, My Rama
My Rama, Who built the bridge across the sea, My Rama
My Rama, Who killed Kumbhakarna, My Rama
My Rama, Who defeated the army of Asuras, My Rama
My Rama, Who made Ravana helpless, My Rama
My Rama, Who slew Ravana in battle, My Rama
My Rama, Who destroyed the bad asuras, My Rama
My Rama, Who saw Dasaratha from the heavens, My Rama
My Rama, Who became Happy on seeing Sita, My Rama
My Rama, Who made Vibhishana the king of Lanka, My Rama
My Rama, Who traveled back in Pushpaka plane, My Rama
My Rama, Who was honoured by Sage Bharadwaja, My Rama
My Rama, Who saved the life of Bharatha, My Rama
My Rama, Who was ornament to the city of Ayodhya, My Rama
My Rama, Who made everybody happy, My Rama
My Rama, Who sat on the throne of gems, My Rama
My Rama, Who was the greatest of Sun dynasty, My Rama
My Rama, Who got the respect from Vibhishana, My Rama
My Rama, Who was honoured by the dynasty of monkey kings, My Rama
My Rama, Who ruled over the entire world, My Rama
My Rama, Who granted all boons to his devotees, My Rama
Rama, Rama, Victory to you Rama, Rama , Rama
Rama, Rama, Victory to you, Sitha Rama
saranam ayyappa.
Harivarasanam Viswamohanam
Haridadhiswaram Aaradhyapadhukam
Arivimardhanam Nithyanarthanam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Repository of Hari’s boons,
Enchanter of universe,
Essence of Hari’s grace,
He whose holy feet is worshipped,
He who kills enemies of good thought,
He who daily dances the cosmic dance,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.
Saranakirtanam Bakhtamanasam
Bharanalolupam Narthanalasam
Arunabhasuram Bhoothanayakam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
He who likes song of refuge,
He who is in the mind of devotees,
He who is the great ruler,
He who loves to dance,
He who shines like the rising sun,
He who is king of all beings,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.
Pranayasathyakam Praananayakam
Pranathakalpakam Suprabhanjitham
Pranavamanidram Keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
He whose soul is truth,
He who is the darling of all souls,
He who created universe,
He who shines with a glittering Halo,
He who is the temple of “OM”,
He who loves songs,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.
Thuragavahanam Sundarananam
Varagadhayudham Vedavavarnitham
Gurukrupakaram Keerthanapriyam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
He who rides a horse,
He who has a pretty face,
He who has the blessed mace as weapon,
He who bestows grace like a teacher,
He who loves songs,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.
Tribuvanarchitam Devathathmakam
Trinayanam Prabhum Divyadeshikam
Tridashapoojitham Chinthithapradam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
He who is worshiped by the three worlds,
He who is the soul of all gods,
He who is the lord of Shiva,
He who is worshipped by devas,
He who is who is worshipped three times a day,
He whose thought is fulfilling,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.
Bhavabhayapaham Bhavukavaham
Bhuvanamohanam Bhoothibhooshanam
Dhavalavahanam Divyavaranam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
He who destroys fear,
He who brings prosperity,
He who is enchanter of universe,
He who wears holy ash as ornament,
He who rides a white elephant,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.
Kalamrudusmitham Sundarananam
Kalabhakomalam Gathramohanam
Kalabhakesari Vajivahanam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
He who blesses with enchanting smile,
He who has is very pretty,
He who is adorned by sandal paste,
He who has a pretty mien,
He who is a like a lion to the elephants,
He who rides on a tiger,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.
Srithajanapriyam Chinthithapradam
Sruthivibhushanam Sadhujeevanam
Sruthimanoharam Geethalalasam
Hariharathmajam Devamashraye
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
Saranam Ayyappa Swamy Saranam Ayyappa
He who is dear to his devotees,
He who fulfills wishes,
He who is praised by Vedas,
He who blesses life of ascetics,
He who is the essence of Vedas,
He who enjoys divine music,
Son of Hari and Hara,
I take refuge in thee God.
My refuge is in you Ayyappa,
My refuge is in you Ayyappa.
Hanumath Pancha Rathnam
(Five gems on Hanuman)
Veethakhila vishayecham, Jathanandaasru pulakamathyacham,
Seethapathi dhoothakhyam ,Vathathmajamadhya bhavaye hrudhyam. 1
I think about the son of Vayu in my mind,
Who is devoid of all desires of enjoyment,
Who sheds copious tears of joy,
Whose hair stands erect at His thought,
And who is the great emissary of the Lord of Sita
Tharunaruna Muka kamalam , karuna rasa poora poorithapangam,
Saajeevanamaasase manjula mahimana manjana Bhagyam. 2
All my life I yearn to see that Hanuman,
Who is the good fortune of Anjana,
Whose face is as red as the rising Sun,
Whose glances are full of the mercy,
Who brought back the dead in the battle,
And whose fame is great.
Sambhara vairi saradhigamambudala vipula lochanadhaaram,
Kambu gala niladishtam bimba jwalithoshta mekamalambhe 3
My only refuge is Hanuman,
Who had reddish lips like the Bimba fruit,
Who is the enemy of the arrows of Manmatha,
Who has broad eyes like lotus leaves,
And whose neck is like a conch.
Dhoorikrutha seetharthi , prakati krutha rama vaibhava spohoorthi,
Daritha dasa mukha keerthi, puratho mama bhathu Hanumatho Murthy. 4
Let the form of Hanuman ,
Which drove away the sorrow of Sita,
Which made known the prowess of Rama,
And which destroyed the fame of ten headed Ravana,
Shine before me.
Vanara nikaradhyaksham, dhanava kula kumudha ravikara sadruksham,
Dheena janavana dheeksham pavana paka ambuja madraksham. 5
I Saw Lord Hanuman,
Who is the result of penance of God of wind,
Who is the leader of all monkeys,
Who is similar to the Sun God to water lily,
To the hoards of Rakshasas,
And who is he protector of the suffering humans.
Ethath pavana suthasya stotram,
Ya patathi pancha rathnakhyam,
Chiramiha nikhilan bhogan bhukthwa,
Sri Rama Bhakthiman Bhavathi.
He who reads these five gems,
Which are the poems of praise of,
The son of God of wind,
Would become a devotee of Lord Rama,
And would enjoy his life for a long time.
Hanumath stotram
(Prayer to Hanuman)
Akshadhi rakshasa haram, Dasa kanda darpa,
Nirmoolanam, Raghuvarangri saroja bhaktham,
Seetha vishahya Ghana dukha nivarakam tham,
Vayo sutha, galitha bhanu maham namami. 1
I salute Him, who shines like the Sun,
Who killed Rakshasas like Aksha,
Who destroyed the pride of the ten headed,
Who is the devotee of lotus feet of Rama,
Who removed the great sorrow of Sita,
And who is the son of Wind God.
Maama pasya pasya dayaya nija drushti pathair,
Maam raksha raksha paritho ripu dukha punjaan,
Vasyam kuru trijagatham vasudadhi paanaam,
May dehi dehi mahatheem vasudhaam sriyam cha. 2
Please see, see me with real feeling of mercy,
Please save , save me from the hands of enemies,
Make my slave the three worlds and their kings,
And please give , give me wealth and fame.
Aapadbhyo raksha sarvathra, aanjaneya namosthuthe,
Bandhanam cchedhaya muktha kapi varya , namosthuthe. 3
Salutations to son of Anjana, please always save me from danger,
Salutations o the great monkey, please cut of my bondage and release me.
May dehi sampadho nithyam trilochana, namosthuthe,
Dushta rogaan hana hana Rama dhootha namosthuthe. 4
Salutations to the three eyed one, please daily save from dangers,
Salutations to the emissary of Rama, kill, kill serious diseases.
Uchataya ripoon sarvaan, mohanam kuru bhoobhujaam,
Vidweshino maaraya thwam trinethrathmaka sarvada. 5
Always, Cast spell on all my enemies, make all kings love me,
And Kill all those who hate me, Oh, son of three eyed one.
Sanjeeva parvathoddhara, mama dukhaan nivaraya,
Ghoraan upadhravan nasaya, Aksha suranthaka. 6
He who carried sanjeevini mountain, please remove my sorrows,
Killer of the asura called Aksha, destroy awesome troubles.
Markatesa mahothsaha, Sarva soka vinasaka,
Sathroon samhara maam raksha, sriyam dathwacha maam hara. 7
Lord of all monkeys who is exuberant, kill all my sorrows,
Save me by killing all my enemies and protect me by giving wealth.
Evam sthuthwa hanumantham, nara sradha samanwitha,
Puthra pouthradhi sahitha, sarvaan kamaan vapunuyath. 8
If men pray Lord Hanuman thus with devotion,
He would realize all his wishes along with his sons and grandsons
Gomatha sthuthi
(Prayer to mother cow)
(Kamadhenu is an all wish satisfying cow of heavens. This prayer (according to the last sloka) is addressed by Indra to Kamadhenu. It has been adapted as a prayer to the cow by all Hindus.)
Namo devyai Maha devyai,
Surabyai cha namo nama.
Gavam Bheeja swaroopaya ,
Namasthe Jagad Ambike. 1
Salutations to the mother of the world,
Who lives as a seed in all cows,
Salutations to that goddess,
Who is a great goddess,
And who is the wish yielding cow.
Namo radha priyayai cha
Padmamsaya namo nama,
Nama Krishna priyayai cha
Gavam mathre namo nama. 2
Salutations to the pet of Radha,
Salutations to the essence of lotus,
Salutations to the daring of Krishna,
Salutations to the mother of all cows.
Kalpa vruksha swaroopayai ,
Sarvesham sathatham pare,
Ksheeradayai , dhanadayai,
Budhidayai namo nama. 3
Salutations to her who gives milk,
Riches and intelligence,
Who is the form of wish giving tree,
And Who is greater than everything.
Shubhayai subhadarayai
gopradhayai namo nama
Yasodhayai kerthidhayai ,
Dharmadhayai namo nama. 4
Salutations to her who gives good,
Who takes care of us,
And who gives us cows.
Salutations to her who blesses us with Dharma,
And Who gives us fame and victory..
Stotra shravana mathrena,
Dushta, hrushta jagatprasu,
Mahendraya varam dhatwa,
Go lokam saa yayaou puna. 5
As soon as she who destroys bad ones,
Heard this prayer of the king of devas,
She gave him all boons,
And went to the abode of cows.
Lord Hanuman is said to have appeared before Raghavendraswamy in a unique way amalgamating within him the avataras of "varaha, garuda, anjaneya, narasimha and hayagreeva", thus five-headed. Panchamukhi, located on the south bank of river Tungabhadra near Manchala now known as Mantralayam is where Raghavendraswamy performed penance for 12 long years in a cave. In appreciation of his Yoga, Lord Panchamukhi Pranadevaru, Kollahpura Mahalakshmi, Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati and Kurmavathara gave darshan to him. Then he left for Mantralaya where he entered into Samadhi. A temple has been constructed at the spot where he performed penance known as the Panchamukhi Anjaneyaswamy temple.
The details of Panchamukaa are:
1. East facing ANJANEYA to grant humanity ISHTA SIDDHI.
2. South facing KARALA UGRAVEERA NARASIMHA to grant humanity ABHISTA SIDDHI
3. West facing MAHAVEERA GARUDA to grant humanity SAKALA SOWBHAGYA
4. North facing LAKSMI VARAHA to grant humanity DHANA PRAPTHI, and
5. Urdhva Mukha {atop} being HAYAGRIVA to grant humanity SARVA VIDYA JAYA PRAPTHI.
The interpretations
1. There are five ways of prayer to the Lord. They are Naman, Smaran, Keerthanam, Yachanam and Arpanam. The five faces depict these five forms. Lord Hanuman always used to Naman, Smaran and Keerthanam of Lord Sri Rama. He totally surrendered (Arpanam) to his Master Sri Ram. He also begged (yachanam) Sri Rama to bless him the undivided love.
2. In Bhagavat Gita Lord Krishna says to Arjun, "He who acts for me, who is engrossed in me, who is my devotee, who is free from attachment, he reaches me" . We find all these 5 qualities enshrined in Hanuman. Each of his face explains the five divine qualifications. May be an artist thought over about this before making the Vigraham.
....Aadiyantha prabhu
Half Ganesha and half Hanuman
At Madya Kailas temple Adyar Madras
The idol is an amalgam of Sri vigneshwara and Sri Anjaneya on the lines of Ardhanareeswara ( Siva and Parvati) and Sri Sankaranarayana (combination of Siva and narayana).
The word Aadiyantha stands for 'begining to end' (Aadi - begining & Antha - end). There is a Tamil saying 'Begin with Ganesa and end up with Anjaneya'. Many people visit the temple to get blessing of the 'Twins' against the influence of Navagrahas. The importance of the idol is that Sri Vigneswara and Sri Anjaneya are the only two deities who are totally free from any influence over them whatsoever by the Navagrahas. It is believed that, the devotees can and do influence the Navagrahas themselves proportionate to the devoutness with which the devotees address themselves to Sri Aadiyanta Prabhu!
SRI PANCHAMUGA ANJAYNEYA ’S BLESSING TO DEVOTEES
Sri Narasimha
:
Destroy all enemies
Sri Garuda
:
Relief from evil , poisons and all venoms
Sri Varahamoorthy
:
Gives wealth
Sri Hygreva
:
Attracts all people
Sri Hanuman
:
Success in all deeds
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