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Chidambharashtakam
[The Octet on Lord of Chidambara]
Translated by P. R. Ramachander

The presiding deity of Chidambaram is Lord Shiva in the dancing pose called as Nataraja. This unusual prayer is addressed to the Linga in Chidambara Temple and is similar to Lingashtakam.

Brahma mukhamara vanditha lingam,
Janma jaraa maranathaka lingam,
Karma nivarana koushala lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 1

The linga worshipped by Lord Brahma and other devas,
The linga which destroys the pain of birth, old age and death,
The linga which is clever to destroy the results of actions,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees.

Kalpaka moola prathishitha lingam,
Darpaga nasa yudhishtira lingam,
Kuprakruthi prakaranthaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 2

The linga which was consecrated below the Kalpaga tree,
The linga which destroys the pride of those who fight with it,
The linga which changes bad nature of people,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees.

Skanda Ganeswara Kalpitha lingam,
Kinnara charana gayaka lingam,
Pannaga bhooshana pavaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 3

The linga made by Lord Subrahmanya and Ganapathi,
The linga which is sung by singers Kinnaras, Charanas,
The holy linga which is ornamented by a snake,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees.

Samba sadashiva Sankara lingam,
Kamya vara pradha komala lingam,
Samya viheena sumanasa lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 4

The Linga which is Samba, Shankara and Sadashiva,
The pretty linga which grants sought after boons,
The incomparable linga which has a holy mind,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Kali mala kanana pavaka lingam,
Salila tharanga vibhooshana lingam,
Palitha pathanga pradheepaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 5

The linga which removes the forest like problems of Kali age,
The linga which wears a river as its ornament,
The linga which energized the old bird,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Ashta thanu prathi bhasura lingam,
Vishtapa nadha vikaswara lingam,
Sishta janaa vana seelitha lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 6

The linga which shines as eight bodies,
The linga, which brings us to the lord of the world,
The linga which teaches the right path to good people,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Anthaka mardhana bhandhura lingam,
Krithitha kama kalebhara lingam,
Jandhu hrudhi sthitha jeevaka lingam,
Thanmrudhu pathu Chidambara Lingam. 7

The friendly linga which killed the god of death,
The linga which killed the God of love,
The linga of life which stats in the heart of all beings,
The linga of Chidambaram which protects its devotees

Pusthadhiya suchi chidambhara lingam,
Drushtamidham manasanu padanthi,
Ashtaka metha vang manaseeyam,
Ashtathanum prathi yanthi narasthe. 8

The linga of Chidambara which increases one’s fame,
If either seen by one or meditated by the mind,
Or if these words of the octet are read with devotion,
Would lead the men towards lord Shiva

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Shiva Bilva Ashtakam Stotra Meaning

Tridalam Trigunakaaram Trinethram Cha Triyayusham,
Trijanma Papa Samharam Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 1

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
Which has three leaves, Which causes three qualities,
Which are like the three eyes of Shiva,
Which is like the triad of weapons,
And which destroys sins of three births.

Trishakhai Bilwapathraischa Hyachidrai Komalai Shubai,
Shiva Poojam Karishyami, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 2

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
Which has three shoots, Which do not have holes,
Which are good and pretty, And worship Lord Shiva.

Aganda Bilwa Pathrena Poojithe Nandikeshware,
Shudhyanthi Sarva Papebhyo, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 3

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva, For if an uncut leaf is offered,
To his steed the god Nandi, We get cleaned of all our sins.

Salagrama Shilamekaam Vipranam Jatha Cha Arpayeth,
Soma Yagna Maha Punyam, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 4

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
For it is equal to, offering a saligrama to a Brahmin,
Or the great blessing got out of performing Soma Yaga,

Dandi Koti Sahasrani Vajapeya Sathani Cha,
Koti Kanya Maha Danam, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 5

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
For it is equal to gifting thousand elephants,
Or the performing of hundred fire sacrifices,
Or giving away billions of girls.

Lakshmyasthanutha Uthpannam Mahadevasya Cha Priyam,
Bilwa Vruksham Prayachami, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 6

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
For it is equal to giving a tree of Bilwa,
Which was born from the breast of Lakshmi,
And which is very dear to the Lord Shiva.

Darshanam Bilwa Vrukshasya, Sparsanam Papa Nasanam,
Aghora Papa Samharam, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 7

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
As seeing and touching of a tree of Bilwa,
Washes away ones sins and also very great sins.

Kasi Kshethra Nivasam Cha Kala Bhairava Darshanam,
Prayaga Madhavam Drushtwa, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 8

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva,
After living in the city of Kasi, Seeing the Kala Bhairawa,
And also visiting the temple Of Madhawa in Allahabad.

Moolatho Brahma Roopaya, Madhyatho Vishnu Roopine
Agratha Shiva Roopaya, Eka Bilwam Shivarpanam 9

I offer one leaf of Bilwa to Lord Shiva, As Brahma resides at its bottom,
Lord Vishnu lives in its middle, And Lord Shiva lives in its tip.

Bilwashtakam Idham Punyaam, Padeth Shiva Sannidhou,
Sarva Papa Nirmuktha Shiva Loka Maapnuyath 10

Reading this holy octet of Bilwa, In the presence of Lord Shiva,
Would save one from all sins, And in the end take him to the world of Shiva

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Loka Veeram Mahapoojyam - Ayyapaa Namaskara Slokam

 Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa . Lokaveeram Maha Poojyam is the Namaskara Sloka (Stotra) of Lord Swamy Ayyappa or Sri Dharmasastha of Sabarimala Swamy Temple.

Swamy Ayyappan Namaskara Slokam

Loka Veeram Maha Poojyam,
Sarvarakshakaram Vibhum !
Parvathi Hridayanandam,
Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 1 !!

Viprapoojyam Viswavandyam,
Vishnu Shambho Priyam Sutham !
Kshipraprasaada Niratam,
Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 2 !!

Mattha Maatanga Gamanam,
Kaarunyaamrita Pooritam !
Sarva Vighnaharam Devam,
Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 3 !!

Asmatkuleswaram Devam,
Asmat Shatru Vinaashanam !
Asmadista Pradaataram,
Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 4 !!

Pandyesha Vamsa Tilakam,
Keraley Keli Vigraham !
Aarta Thraana Param Devam,
Saasthaaram Pranamamyaham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 5 !!

Pancha Ratnaakya Methadyo
Nityam Shudha Patennaraha !
Tasya Prasanno Bhagawaan
Saastha Vasathi Maanase !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 6 !!

Sabarigiri Nivaasam Shaantha Hrid Padma Hamsam !
Sashi Ruchi Mrithuhaasam Shyamalam Bhodha Bhaasam !!
Kalitha Ripu Niraasam Kaantha Mrithunga Naasam !!
Nathinuthi Paradaasam Naumi Pinjaava Thamsam !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 7 !!

Sabarigiri Nishaantham Shange Kundenthu Dhantham !
Shamadhana Hridi Bhaantham Shatru Paalee Krithaantham !!
Sarasija Ripukaantham Saanu Kampeksha Naantham
Kritha Nutha Vipadantham Keerthaye Hum Nithaantham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 8 !!

Sabarigiri Kalaapam Shaastra Vadhwaantha Deepam
Shamitha Sujanathaapam Shanthiheer Nir Dhuraapam !
Kara Dhrutha Sumachaapam Kaarano Paatha Rupam !
Kacha Kalitha Kalaapam Kaamaye Pushkalabham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 9 !!

Sabarigiriniketham Shankaropendrapotham
Shakalitha Dhithijaatham Shatruji Moothapaatham !
Padanatha Puruhutham Paalitha Shesha Bhootham
Bhavajala Nidhi Bhotham Bhavaye Nitye Bhootham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 10 !!

Sabari Vihrithi Lokham Shyamalo Ddhaara Chelam
Shathamakha Ripukaalam Sarva Vaikunta Balam !
Nathajana Surajaalam Naaki Lokaanukoolam
Navamayamani Maalam Naumi Nisshesha Moolam !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 11 !!

Sabarigirikuteeram Shatru Samghaatha Ghoram
Shatagiri Shathadhaaram Shashpi Theyndraari Shooram !!
Harigirisha Kumaarem Haari Keyura Haaram
Navajaladha Shareeram Naumi Vishwaika Veeram !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 12 !!

Sarasija Dalanethram Saara Saaraathi Vakthram
Sajala Jaladha Ghaathram Saandhra Kaarunya Paathram !
Sahathanaya Kalanthram Saambha Govinda Puthram
Sakala Vibhudha Mithram Sannamam Pavithram !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 13 !!

Shridhaa Nanda Chinthamani Shreenivasam
Sada Sacchidaananda Purna Prakasham !
Udhaaram Sadhaaram Suraadhaara meesham
Param Jyothi Rupam Bhaje Bhootha Naatham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 14 !!

Vibhum Veda Vedaantha Vedhyam Varishtam
Vibhoothi Pradam Vishrutham Brahma Nishtam
Vibhaaswath Prabhaava Prabhum Pushka Leshtam
Param Jyothi Rupam Bhaje Bhootha Naatham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 15 !!

Parithraana Dhaksham Parabrahma Soothram
Sfuraschaaru Gaathram Bhava Dhwaantha Mithram!
Param Prema Paathram Pavithram Vichithram
Param Jyothi Rupam Bhaje Bhootha Naatham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 16 !!

Paresham Prabhum Purna Kaarunya Rupam
Girishaadi Peeto Jwala Chcharu Deepam !
Sureshaadi Samsevitham Suprathaapam
Param Jyothi Rupam Bhaje Bhootha Naatham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 17 !!

Gurum Purna Lavanya Paadadi Kesham
Gareeyam Mahatkoti Surya Prakasham !
Karaambhoru Hanya Sthavethram Suresham
Param Jyothi Rupam Bhaje Bhootha Naatham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 18 !!

Haree Shaana Samyuktha Shakthyey Ka Veeram
Kiraathaava Thaaram Kripaa Paanga Pooram !
Kireetaavath Sojjwalath Pinjcha Bhaaram
Param Jyothi Rupam Bhaje Bhootha Naatham!!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 19 !!

Mahaayoga Peeto Jwalantham Mahaantham
Mahaavaakya Saaro Padesham Sushaantham!
Maharshi Praharsha Pradam Jnaana Kaantham
Param Jyothi Rupam Bhaje Bhootha Naatham !!
Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa !! 20 !!

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Atha Tantroktam Devi Suktam – Chandi Path with Meaning

Dooha :

Namo devyai mahadevyai sivayai satatam namaha
Namaha prakrityai bhadrayai niyataah pranatah sma taam.  – 1

We bow to the Goddess, to the great Goddess, to the energy of Infinite Goodness. We prostrate, with hands together, to Nature, to the excellent one.

Roudrayai namo nityayi gouryayai dhatrayai namo namaha
Jyothsnayayai chendurupinyayai sukhayayai satatam namaha.  – 2

We bow to the Reliever of Sufferings, to the eternal, to the embodiment of rays of light. We continually bow to the Goddess who manifests light, to the form of devotion, to Happiness.

Kalyanyai pranatam vrddhyayai siddhyai kurmo namo namaha
Nairrtyai bhubrtaam lakshmyai sharvanyayai tey namo namaha.  – 3

We bow to the welfare of those who bow. To change, to perfection, to dissolution, to the wealth which sustains earth, to the wife of Consciousness, we bow.

Durgayai durgaparayai, saraayai sarvakarinyai
Khyatyai tathaiva krsnayai dhumrayai satatam namaha. – 4

We bow to the one who removes difficulties, who removes beyond all difficulties, to the essence. We continually bow to the doer of all, to perception and to the unknowable one.

Atisoumyati raudrayai, natastastasyai namo namaha
Namo jagatpratishtayai, devyai krtyai namo namaha  – 5

We bow to the extremely beautiful and to the extremely fierce, we bow, we bow. We bow to the establisher of the perceivable world and Who is the mundane existence, we bow, we bow.

Mool Mantra :

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Vishnu mayeti shabdita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha   – 6

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who is addressed as the perceivable form of the consciousness which pervades all. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Chetanetyabhi dhiyate
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha – 7

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides all throughout the Consciousness and is known by the reflections of mind. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Buddhi rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha – 8

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of intelligence. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Nidra rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha   – 9

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of Sleep. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Ksudha rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  –10

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of Hunger. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Chaya rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha   – 11

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of appearance. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, shakti rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha   – 12

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of energy. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Trishna rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 13

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of desire. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Ksanti rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 14

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of patient forgiveness. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Jati rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 15

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of all living beings. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Lajja rupena samsthit
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 16

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of humility. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Shanti rupena samsthit
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 17

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of peace. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Sraddha rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 18

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of faith. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Kanti rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 19

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of beauty enhanced by love. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, lakshmi rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 20

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of true wealth. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Vritti rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 21

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of change. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Smriti rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 22

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of recollection or memory. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Daya rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha   – 23

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of compassion. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Tusti rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha   – 24

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of Satisfaction. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, Matr rupena samsthita
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha   – 25

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of Mother. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Ya devi sarvabhuteshu, bhranti rupena samsthit
Namastastyai II Namastastyai II Namastastyai namo namaha  – 26

We bow to the divine Goddess in all existence who resides in the form of confusion. We bow to her, we bow to her, we continually bow to her.

Indiyanamadhishtatri, bhutanam chaakhileshu yaa,
Bhuteshu satatam tsayai, vypti devyai namo namaha.   – 27

Presiding over the senses of all beings and pervading all existence, to the Omnipresent Goddess who individualizes creation we bow, we bow.

Chitirupena ya krtsnametad vapya sthita jagat,
Namastastyai Namastastyai Namastastyai namo namaha.  – 28

In the form of consciousness she distinguishes the individual phenomena of the perceivable universe. we bow, we bow, we bow, we bow to her.

stuta suraih purvamabhista samsrayat tathas urendrena dinesu sevita
Karotu sa naha shubhaheturiswari subhani bhadranyabhihantu capadaha  – 29

In the old days, that Who was eulogized, by the means of earlier attained wealth, by the demi-gods and by Indra (the king of demi-gods) may that Goddess, Who is for auspicion, brings beautiful fortune to us and may She destroy the various calamities.

yaa sampratam coddhatadaityatapitair asmabhi risha ca surair namasyate
Yaa ca smrta tatksanmeva hantinaha Sarvapado bhaktivinamra murtibhih  – 30

We Gods have been harassed by arrogant thoughts in the manner of men, and at this time all of us Gods bow to seer of all, who, when bowed to with devotion, and remembered in a physical image immediately terminates our every adversity.

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Shashti Pooja Vratam – Shashti Pooja to get Children

Shashti Pooja Vratam is very powerful Pooja for the Couples who wants to have a child. Do this Vratam for 5, 9, 11, 15, 21 according to you belief. (Some do Pooja after Full Moon 6day Sashti Thidi and continue it till 5 weeks) .

Start the Vratam on Shasti Thidi which comes after Amavasya 6th day skula shashti. Monthly 1 Shasti Vratam (6 day after Amavasya) is to be performed. The Vratam is done by couples also by ladies.

If Possible do take silver Nagaraja idol. Before Starting the Vratam Clean and house and Pooja place and keep your mind calm and pleasant. Take Head Bath Morning and start Puja.

Performing Shasthi Pooja (Vratam) :

Start Lighten the deepam offer flowers to Lord murugan and other Gods.

First pray to Lord Ganesha for removing all obstacles. Offer Ganesha Jaggery (Gud), Fruits as Prasadam.

Now Place the idol of Murugan or silver nagaraja and offer Your Prayers.

Now you can sprinkle some water – Om namaha arghyam

Now you can pour some water on the feet of murugan – Om namaha paadhyam

Sprinkle some water again – Om namaha aachamaniyam

Now you can sprinkle rose water or usual water – Om Oupachaarika snaanam

Sprinkle some water again as final purification – Om snaanaanandharam aachamaniyam

Now you can offer turmeric paste or if you have special dress for idol you can offer it – Om vastraartham akshadaam

Now you can offer Sandal Paste to the Vel or idol – Om gandhaan dhaarayaami

Now you can do decorations with flowers or garlands – Om gandhsyopari alankaaranaartham akshadaam

ow you can offer kum kum – Om…haridraa kumkumam

Finally, you can offer some flowers – Om pshpaih poojayaami

Now Do Milk Abhishekam to Silver Nagaraja Idol reciting Subramanya 108 Names.

After that por some water on ngaraja and clean with water and offer the Pushpams.

Note : If You don’t have an Silver Nagaraja Idol do just keep the Milk before Lord murugan and just read Ashtottarams 108 names.

Now Read Subramanya Ashtakam, Subrahmanya Karavalambham and Murugan Pancharatnam.

Offer Lord Subrahmanya fruits, Appam or Milk Payasam or any Naivedhyam of your desire and complete the Pooja with Aarti.

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Chandrasekharashtakam

By Sage Markandeya
Translated by P. R. Ramachander

Sage Markandeya was saved by Lord Shiva of certain death at the age of 16 by killing the God of death. This stotra is supposed to have been sung by the sage after that.

Rathna sanu sarasanam, rajathadri srunga nikethanam,
Sinchini krutha pannageswarachyuthahana sayakam,
Kshipra dhagdha pura thrayam thri divalayairabhi vanditham,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.1

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who made the mountain of jewels in to his bow,
Who resides on the mountain of silver,
Who made the serpent Vasuki as rope,
Who made Lord Vishnu as arrows,
And quickly destroyed the three cities,
And who is saluted by the three worlds,
And so what can the God of death do to me?

Pancha paada pa pushpa gandhambhuja dwaya shobitham,
Phala lochana jatha pavaka dagdha manmatha vigraham,
Basma digdha kalebharam, bhava nasanam, bhava mavyayam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.2

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who shines with the pair of his lotus like feet,
Which are worshipped by the scented flowers of five kalpaka trees,
Who burnt the body of God of love,
Using the fire from the eyes on his forehead,
Who applies ash all over his body,
Who destroys the sorrow of life,
And who does not have destruction,
And so what can the God of death do to me?

Matha varana mukhya charma kruthothareeya mahoharam,
Pankajasana padma lochana poojithangri saroruham,
Deva sindhu tharanga seekara siktha jatadharam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.3

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who is the stealer of minds because of his upper cloth,
Made of the skin of the ferocious elephant,
Who has lotus like feet which are worshipped,
By Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu,
And who has matted hair drenched by drops,
Of the waves of the holy river Ganga,
And so what can God of death do to me?

Yaksha raja sakham bhagaksha haram bhujanga bhooshanam,
Shila raje suthaa parish krutha charu vama kalebharam,
Kshweda neela galam praswadha dharinam mruga dharinam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.4

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who is friend of Lord Khubhera,
Who destroyed the eyes of Bhaga,
Who wears serpent as ornament,
Whose left part of the body is decorated,
By the daughter of the king of mountain,
Whose neck is blue because of the poison,
Who is armed with an axe,
And who carries a deer with Him,
And so what can God of death do to me?

Kundali krutha kundaleeswara kundalam vrusha vahanam,
Naradadhi muneeswara sthutha vaibhavam bhuvaneswaram,
Andhakandhaka masrithamara padapam samananthakam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.5

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who wears the ear studs made of a curling serpent,
Who is the great one being praised by Narada and other sages,
Who is the Lord of the entire earth,
Who is the killer of Anthakasura.
Who is the wish giving tree to his devotees,
And who is the killer of God of death,
And so what can God of death do to me?

Bheshajam bhava roginamkhilapadamapa harinam,
Daksha yagna vinasanam trigunathmakam trivilochanam,
Bhukthi mukthi phala pradham sakalagha sanga nibharhanam,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.6

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who is the doctor who cures sorrowful life,
Who destroys all sorts of dangers,
Who destroyed the fire sacrifice of Daksha,
Who is personification of three qualities,
Who has three different eyes,
Who bestows devotion and salvation,
And who destroys all types of sins,
And so what can God of death do to me?

Bhaktha vathsala marchitham, nidhim,akshayam, Haridambaram,
Sarva bhoothapathim, Parathparam apreya manuthamam,
Soma varinabhoohuthasana somapanilakha krutheem,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.7

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who is worshipped as darling of devotees,
Who is the treasure which is perennial,
Who clothes Himself with the directions,
Who is the chief of all beings,
Who is beyond the unreachable God,
Who is not understood by any one,
Who is the holiest of every one,
And who is served by moon, water, sun, earth,
Fire, ether, boss and the Wind
And so what can god of death do to me?

Viswa srushti vidhayinam, punareva palana thathparam,
Samharathamapi prapanchamasesha loka nivasinam,
Kredayanthamaharnisam, gana nadha yudha samnvitham,
Chandra shekaramasraye mama kim karishyathi vai yama.8

I seek refuge in Him, who has the moon,
Who does the creation of the universe,
Who then is interested in its upkeep,
Who at proper time destroys the universe,
Who lives in every being of the universe,
Who is plays day and night with all beings,
Who is the leader of all beings,
And who is like any one of them,
And so what can god of death do to me?

Mruthyu bheetha mrukandu soonu krutha sthavam shiva sannidhou,
Yathra Thathra cha ya padennahi thasya mruthyu bhayam bhaveth,
Poorna mayor aroghitha makhilarthasambadamdhyam,
Chandra Shekara Eva thasya dadadhathi mukthi mayathnatha. 9

He who reads this prayer,
Composed by the son of Mrukandu,
Who was fear struck with death,,
In the temple of Lord Shiva,
Will not have fear of death,
He would have full healthy life,
With all grains and all wealth,
And Lord Chandra Shekara,
Would give Him,
Salvation in the end.

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Vaak Suktam – Devi Sukhtam

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Ganesha (Ganpati) Mool Mantra

Om Gang Ganapataye Namaha
Om Shree Vigneswara Namaha

Shri Ganesha Shloka

VAKRATUNDA MAHAAKAAYA
SOORYAKOTI SAMAPRABHA
NIRVIGHNAM KURUMEDEVA
SARVAKAARYESHU SARVADA ||

(Oh! Lord (Ganesha), of huge body and curved elephant trunk, whose brilliance is equal to billions of suns, always remove all obstacles from my endeavors.)

Shri Ganesha Shloka

GAJAANANAM BOOTHA GANAATHI SEVITAM
KAPITTHA JAMBOOPHALA SAARA PAKSHITAM
UMA SUTAM SHOKA-VINAASHA KAARANAM
NAMAAMI VIGHNESHWARA PAADA PANKAJAM ||

Meaning : Salutations to Lord Ganesha who has an elephant head, who is attended by the band of his followers, who eats his favorite wood-apple and rose-apple fruits, who is the son of Goddess Uma, who is the cause of destruction of all sorrow. And I salute his feet which are like lotus.

Shuklaambaradharamn Devam
ShashivarNamCchaturbhujam.h |
Prasannavadanam Dhyaayet.h
Sarvavighnopashaantaye ||

Meaning : In order to remove all obstacles, one should meditate on (the God Ganesha) as wearing a white garment, as having the complexion like the moon, and having four arms and a pleasant countenance.

Ekadantam Mahaakaayam
Taptakaajnchanasannibham.h |
LaMbodaraM VishaalaaxaM
Vande haM GaNanaayakam ||

Meaning : I bow down to one tusked, huge-bodied, big-bellied, large-eyed Lord Ganesha whose complexion is like that of molten gold.

Vighneshvaraaya Varadaaya Surappriyaaya
Lambodaraaya Sakalaaya Jagadwitaaya
Naagaananaaya Shrutiyagna Vibhooshitaaya
Gauri-sutaaya GaNanaatha Namo Namaste

The Destroyer of Obstacles, Bestower of Boons, Favorite of all Gods, Big bellied, The One who does Good of the entire universe, The one who beautifies Yagna and all Veda, Son of Gauri (Parvati), the Leader of all Ganaa, I salute you.

Srikantho Mathulo Yasya Jananee Sarva Mangalaa |

Janakaha Sankaro Devaha Tam Vande’ Kunjaraananam ||

He for whom Lord Vishnu is the Uncle, Whose mother is the Universal auspicious one, Parvathi, Whose father is Lord Mahaa Deva, to Him the Omkaara Faced One, Sri Ganesha, I am doing the salutations.

Vakrathunda Mahaakaaya Sooryakoti Samaprabha,
Avighnam Kuru Me’ Deva, Sarva Kaaryesu Sarvadhaa.

You, of the twisted trunk and the massive body, With the dazzle and light of millions of suns; Lead me on a path that has no obstacles nor hindrances Clearing the way in all that I do, ever, and always!

Prasanna Vinaayakam De’vam; Pe’rivana Pura Samsthitham |
Sarva Vigna Haram Nithyam; Vandhe’ Sri Kunjaraananam ||

O’ Lord Sri Prasanna Vinaayaga, who lives in His Temple in Pearland; The one who will remove all obstacles for all His devotees at all times; One who has the Omkara face of the elephant, I pray to Him.

Suklaambaratharam Vishnum Sasivarnam Chaturbujam,
Prasanna Vadhanam Dhayaye’t Sarva Vighnopa Santhaye’.

Mooshiga Vaahana Modhaka Hastha -
Saamara Karna Vilambitha Soothra
Vaamana Roopa Maheswara Puthra -
Vighna Vinayaka Paadha Namaste’.

Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Adharnisam,
Ane’kadantam Bhakthaanam Ekadandham Upaasmahe’.

Gajaananam Bhuta Ganadhi Sevitam,
Kapiththa Jambu Phala Saara Bhaksitham
Umasutham Soka Vinaasa Kaaranam
Namaami Vighneswara Paadapankajam.

Manthras for Daily Prayers to Sri Ganesha

1. Om Sumukhaya Namaha ;
2. Om Ekadanthaaya Namaha ;
3. Om Kapilaaya Namaha ;
4. Om Gajakarnaaya Namaha ;
5. Om Lambodharaaya Namaha ;
6. Om Vikataaya Namaha ;
7. Om Vighnaraajaaya Namaha ;
8. Om Ganaadhipaaya Namaha ;
9. Om Dhoomaketave’ Namaha ;
10. Om Ganaadhyakshaaya Namaha ;
11. Om Bhaalachandraaya Namaha ;
12. Om Gajaananaaya Namaha ;
13. Om Vakrathundaaya Namaha ;
14. Om Soorpakarnaaya Namaha ;
15. Om He’rambaaya Namaha ;
16. Om Skandapoorvajaaya Namaha

A Prayer for Sri Ganesha – using all His Names.

Sumukhascha E’kadhanthascha Kapilo Gajakarnakah:
Lambodharascha Vikata: Vignaraajo Vinayaka:
Dhoomake’thur Ganaathyaksho Baalachandro Gajaanana:
Vakrathunda: Soorppa Karna: He’ramba: Skandha Poorvajah:

Thvame’va Maathaa Cha Pithaa Thvame’va
Thvame’va Bandhuscha Sakha Thvame’va |
Thvame’va Vidhyaa Cha Thraveenam Thvame’va
Thvame’va Sarvam Mama Dheva Dheva ||
Om Saanthi ! Saanthi !! Saanthi !!!

You are my Mother; You are my Father;
You are my closest Kin; You are my dearest Friend;
You are my Wisdom; You are the Treasure;
You are my Everything; O’ my Lord, My loving Lord ||
Om Peace ! Peace !! Peace !!!

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Shiva Manasa Pooja

Aaradhayami mani sannibham athma lingam,
Maayapuri hrudaya pankaja sannivishtam,
Sradha nadhi vimala chitha jalabishegai,
Nithyam samadhi kusmaira punarbhavai.

Rathnai Kalpitham asanam, Himajalai snanam cha divyambaram,
Naana rathna vibhooshitham mruga madha modhanvitham Chandanam,
Jathi champaka bilwa pathra rachitham, pushpam cha deepam Thada,
Deepam deva dayanithe pasupathe, hrud kalpyatham gruhyatham.

Souvarne nava rathna Ganda Rachithe, pathre Grutham Payasam,
Bakshyam pancha vidam Payo dadhiyutham, rambha phalam panakam,
Saaka namayutham jalam ruchikaram, karpoora gandojwalam,
Thamboolam manasa maya virachitham Bhakthyo prabho sweekuru.

Chathram Chamarayoryugam vyajanagam, chaa darshakam nirmalam,
Veena bheri mrudanga kahala kala geetha nruthyam thada,
Sasthangam pranthi sthuthir bahu vidha, hyethat samastham maya,
Sankalpena samapitham thava vibho , poojam gruhana prabho.

Aathma thwam Girija Mathi sahacharaa, prana sarreram gruham,
Pooja theey vishayopa bhoga rachana, nidhra samadhi sthithi,
Sanchara padayo pradakshina vidhi, , sthothrani sarva giraa,
Yadyath karma karomi thathad akhilam, shambho thavaradhanam.

Kara charana krutham vaak kayajam karmajam vaa,
Sravana nayanajam vaa maanasam vaa aparadham,
Vihithamavihitham vaa sarva methath Kshamaswa,
Jaya Jaya katunabdhe sri Mahadeva Shambho.

Matha cha Parvathy Devi,
Pitha devo Maheswara,
Bandhava Shiva Bakthamscha,
Swadeso Bhuvana thray

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