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Ashta Lakshmi (eight Lakshmi) are a group of eight secondary manifestations of Lakshmi who presides over eighteen forms of wealth, ten of which are the eight great siddhis called AshtaSiddhis, the spiritual knowledge or Gnana, and teaching or imparting the spiritual knowledge to the entire world.

The 8 Forms of Lakshmi includes ;

1) Adi Lakshmi     [The main goddess]

2) Dhanya Lakshmi     [Granary wealth]

3) Dhairya Lakshmi     [Wealth of courage]

4) Gaja Lakshmi     [Elephants, symbols of wealth]

5) Santana Lakshmi     [Wealth of progeny]

6) Vijaya Lakshmi     [Wealth of victory]

7) Vidya Lakshmi     [Wealth of knowledge]

Dhana Lakshmi     [Monetary wealth]

 SRI ASHTA LAKSHMI STOTRA – PDF

Sri Ashta Lakhsmi Stotram – Meaning 

1. Adi Lakshmi (Primeval Lakshmi):

Sumanasa vandhitha, sundhari, madhavi,
Chandra sahodhari hemamaye,
Munigana manditha, moksha pradhayini,
manjula bhashini, veda nuthe,
Pankaja vasini deva supoojitha
sadguna varshani, santhiyuthe,
Jaya jaya hey madhusoodhana kamini
Adhilakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Adhi lakshmi
Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu,
Who is worshipped by all good people,
Who is pretty and sister of the moon,,
Who looks as if she is made of gold,
Who is saluted by all groups of sages,
Who grants salvation,
Who talks sweet words,
Who is praised by Vedas,
Who lives on the Lotus flower,
Who is worshipped by all devas,
Who showers good qualities on people,
And who is the personification of peace,
Please protect me always.

2. Dhanya Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Grains)

Ayio kali kalmasha nasini, kamini,
Vaidhika roopini, veda maye,
Ksheera samudhbhava mangala roopini,
Manthra nivasini, manthranuthe,
Mangala dhayini, ambuja vasini,
deva ganarchitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dhanyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Danyalakshmi
Oh darling of the killer of Madhu,
Who destroys bad effects of kali yuga,
Who is most desirable god,
Who is personification of Vedas,
Who is pervaded by the Vedas,
Who arose out of milk,
Who is the form of all that is good,
Who lives in the sacred chants,
Who lives on the lotus flower,
And whose feet is worshipped by devas,
Please protect me always

3. Dairya Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Courage)

Jaya vara varnani, vaishnavi,
Bhargavi, manthra swaroopini, manthra maye,
Suragana poojitha seegra phala pradha,
Jnana vikasini, sasthranuthe,
Bhava bhaya harini, papa vimochini,
Sadu janarchitha pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Dairyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Dairyalakshmi
Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu,
Who is described by victorious and blessed,
Who is the shakthi which came out of Vishnu,
Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava,
Whose form is that of sacred chants,
Who is pervaded by sacred chants,
Who is worshipped by all devas,
Who gives results fast,
Who improves knowledge,
Who is worshipped by shastras,
Who destroys fear,
Who gives redemption from sins,
And whose feet is worshipped by holy people,
Who lives on the lotus flower,
Please protect me always

4. Gaja Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Elephants)

Jaya jaya durgathi nasini kamini,
Sarva phala pradha sastra maye,
Rathha gaja thuraga padathi samavrutha,
Parijana manditha lokanuthe,
Harihara brahma supoojitha sevitha,
Thapa nivarini pada yuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Gajalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Gajalakshmi
Oh darling of the killer of Madhu,
Victory and victory to you,
Who removes bad fate,
Who is desirable God,
Who is the personification of shastras,
Which bless one with all that is asked,
Who is surrounded by an army of elephants,
Chariots, horses and cavalry,
Who is worshipped and served by,
Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma,
And whose feet provides relief from suffering,
Please protect me always

5. Santana Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Progeny)

Ayi kagha vahini, mohini, chakrini,
raga vivrdhni, jnanamaye,
Gunagana varidhi, loka hithaishini,
Swara saptha bhooshitha gana nuthe,
Sakala surasura deva muneeswara,
Manhava vandhitha padayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Santhanaalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Santhanalakshmi
Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu,
Who rides on the bird,
Who is an enchantress,
Who is the consort of he who holds the chakra,
Who pacifies emotions,
Who is pervaded by knowledge,
Who is ocean of good qualities,
Who has her mind in the good of all the world,
Who is worshipped by the music of seven swaras,
And who is worshipped by all devas, asuras,
Sages and all humans,
Please protect me always.

6. Vijaya Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Victory)

Jaya kamalasini, sadgathi dayini,
jnana vikasini ganamaye,
Anudina marchitha kumkuma dhoosara
bhooshitha vaasitha vadhyanuthe,
Kanakadhara sthuthi vaibhava
vanditha shankara desika manyapathe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vijayalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Vijayalakshmi
The darling of the killer of Madhu,
Victory to she who sits on the lotus,
Who blesses us with salvation,
Who spreads our knowledge,
Who is pervaded with music,
Who is coated with the saffron powder,
Which is daily used to worship her,
Who is worshipped by playing of musical instruments,
And who was pleased by the prayer,
Of the golden rain by the great Sankara,
Please protect me always.

7. Vidhya Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Knowledge)

Pranatha sureswari, bharathi, bhargavi
shoka vinasini, rathna maye,
Mani maya bhooshitha karma vibhooshana,
Santhi samavrutha hasyamukhe,
Nava nidhi dhayini kalimala harini,
Kamitha phalapradha hasthayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Vidhyalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Vidhyalakshmi
Oh, darling of the killer of Madhu,
Who is the pleased goddess of devas,
Who is he goddess of Bharatha,
Who is the daughter of sage Bhargava,
Who removes all sorrows,
Who is fully ornamented by precious stones,
Who wears several gem studded ornaments,
Whose ear is decorated,
Who is the abode of peace,
Who has a smiling face,
Who blesses us with nine types of wealth,
Who steals away bad effects of kali,
And whose hands blesses us,
For fulfillment of our wish,
Please protect me always

8. Dhana Lakshmi (Lakshmi of Wealth)

Dhimidhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi dhindhimi,
dundubhi nada supoornamaye,
Ghumaghuma ghumaghuma ghumaghuma,
Sankha ninadha suvadhyanoothe,
Veda puranethihasa supoojitha,
Vaidhika marga pradarsayuthe,
Jaya jaya he madhusoodhana kamini
Danalakshmi sada palaya maam.

Victory and victory to Danalakshmi
Hey, darling of the killer of Madhu,
Who is fully complete with,
Dimidimi sounds of the drum,
And the majestic sound of conch,
Gumguma, ghummkuma, gunguma,
Who is worshipped by Vedas and puranas,
And who shows the path of religious discipline,
Please protect me always.

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The hymn called Sri Ramaraksha Stotram that has been praised by all as a remedial measure for good health,peace and bliss. Chanting of the Divine name and prayers like Ramaraksha stotram have been hailed as the unfailing means to
liberation in the spiritual tradition.This prayer stotram is unmatched as it is not only the name of the Lord,the supreme Rama Parabrahmam during his incarnation as Dasaradha’s son, but also as incantation which is capable of
delivering man from bondage.

The author of this hymn is Budhakousika . The Deity is Sri Sita Ramachandra and the meter is anushtup . The power is Sita,central point is Hanuman and the usage is recitation.

Aasya Shriramrakshastrotamantrasya budhkaushik hrishi |
ShriSitaramcandro devta anushtup Chanda: Sita shakti |
Shriman hanuman keelkam ShriRamcandapreetyeRthe |
Ramrakshastotrajape vinyOgah ||

Dhyaanam

Dhyaaedaajaanu baahum dhyaanam dhrit shar dhanusham badhhpadmaasanastham |
Peetam vaaso vasaanam navkamaldalspardhinetram prasannam |
Vamaankaarooddh sita mukhkamal milallochanam neerdaabham |
Naanaalankaar deeptam dadhat murujataamandalam Ramchandram ||

Stotram

Charitam Raghunaathasya shut koti pravistaram |
Ekaikam aksharam punsaam mahaa paatak naashanam || 1 ||

Dhyaatvaa nilotpal shyaamam Ramam rajeev lochanam |
Jaanaki lakshmanopetam jataa mukut manditam || 2 ||

Saasitoor dhanurbaan paanim naktam charaantakam |
Swalilayaa jagat traatumaavirbhuntam ajam vibhum || 3 ||

Ram rakshaam patthet praagyaha paapaghaneem sarv kaamdam |
Shiro may Raaghavah paatu bhaalam Dasharathaatmjah || 4 ||

Kausalyeyo Drishau Paatu Vishvaamitra priyah shrutee |
Ghraanam paatu makha traataa mukham saumitrivatsala || 5 ||

Jihvaam vidyaa nidhih paatu kanttham bharat vanditah |
Skandhau divyaayudhah paatu bhujau bhagnesh kaarmukah || 6 ||

Karau seetapatih paatu hridayam jaamadagnyajit |
Madhyam paatu khara dhwansi naabhim jaambvadaashrayah || 7 ||

Sugriveshah katee paatu sakthini hanumat prabhuh |
Uru Raghoot tamah paatu rakshakul vinaashkrit || 8 ||

Jaahnuni Setukrit Paatu janghey dasha mukhaantakah |
Paadau vibhishan shreedah paatu Ramokhilam vapuh ||9 ||

Etaam Ram balopetaam rakshaam yah sukriti patthet |
Sa chiraayuh sukheeputri vijayi vinayi bhavet || 10 ||

Paataal bhutalavyom chaari nash chadmchaarinah |
Na drashtumapi shaktaaste rakshitam ramnaambhih || 11 ||

Rameti Rambhadreti Ramchandreti vaa smaran |
Naro na lipyate paapeir bhuktim muktim chavindati || 12 ||

Jagat jaitreik mantrein Ram naam naabhi rakshitam |
Yah kantthe dhaareytasya karasthaah sarv siddhyah ||13 ||

Vajra panjar naamedam yo Ramkavacham smaret |
Avyaa hataagyah sarvatra labhate jai mangalam || 14 ||

Aadisht vaan yathaa swapne Ram rakshaimaam harah |
Tathaa likhit vaan praatah prabu dho budh kaushikah || 15 ||

Aaraamah kalpa vrikshaanam viraamah sakalaapadaam |
Abhiraam strilokaanam Ramahi Shrimaansah nah prabhuh || 16 ||

Tarunau roop sampannau sukumaarau mahaa balau |
Pundreek vishaalaakshau cheerkrishnaa jinaambarau || 17 ||

Fala moolaa shinau daantau taapasau brahma chaarinau |
putrau dashrathasyetau bhraatarau Ram Lakshmanau ||18 ||

Sharanyau sarv satvaanaam shreshtthau sarv dhanush mataam |
Rakshah kul nihantaarau traayetaam no raghuttamau || 19 ||

Aattasajjadhanushaa vishusprishaa vakshyaashug nishang sanginau |
Rakshnaaya mum Ram lakshmanaa vagratah pathi sadaiv gachhtaam || 20 ||

Sannadah kavachi khadagi chaap baan dharo yuvaa |
Gachhan manorathaa nashch Ramah paatu salakshmanah || 21 ||

Ramo daashraltih shooro lakshmanaaru charo balee |
Kaakutsthah purushah purnah kausalyeyo raghuttmah || 22 ||

Vedaant vedyo yagneshah puraan puru shottamah |
Jaanaki vallabhah shrimaan prameya paraakramah || 23 ||

Ityetaani japan nityam madabhaktah shraddhyaan vitah |
Ashvamedhaadhikam punyam sampraapnoti na sanshayah || 24 ||

Ramam doorvaadal shyaamam padmaaksham peet vaasasam |
Stuvanti naambhirdivyern te sansaarino naraah || 25 ||

Ramam Lakshman poorvajam raghuvaram sitapatim sundaram |
Kaakutstham karunarnvam gunnidhim viprapriyam dhaarmikam || 26 ||

Raajendram satyasandham Dashrath tanayam shyaamalam shaantmurtium
Vande Lokaabhiraamam Raghukultilakam Raghavam Raavanaarim |
Ramaay Rambhadraay Ramchandraay Vedhasey
Raghunaathaay naathaay sitayah paataye namah || 27 ||

Shri Ram Ram Raghunandan Ram Ram
Shri Ram Ram Bharataagraj Ram Ram
Shri Ram Ram Runkarkash Ram Ram
Shri Ram Ram Sharanam bhav Ram Ram || 28 ||

Shri Ram Chandra Charan
Shri Ram Chandra Charanau manasaa smaraami
Shri Ram Chandra Charanau vachasaa grinaami
Shri Ram Chandra Charanau Shirasaa namaami
Shri Ram Chandra Charanau Sharanam prapadye || 29 ||

Maataa Ramo Matpitaa. Ram Chandrah
Swaami Ramo matsakhaa Ram Chandrah
Sarvasvam may Ram Chandra Dayaalur
Naanyam jaane naive jaane na jaane || 30 ||

Dakshiney Lakshmano yasya vaame cha janakaatmajaa |
Purato marutir yasya tama vande Raghunandanam || 31 ||

Lokaabhi Ramam rana rangdheeram
Rajeev netram Raghuvansh naatham
Kaarunya roopam karunaa karantam
Shri Ram Chandram Sharanam prapadye || 32 ||

Manojavam maarut tulya vegam
Jitendriyam buddhi mataam varishttham
Vaataatmjam vaanar youth mukhyam
Shri Ram dootam Sharanam prapadye || 33 ||

Koojantam Ram raameti madhuram madhuraaksharam |
Aaruhya Kavitaa Shakhaam vande Vaalmikilokilam || 34 ||

Aapdaampahar taaram daataaram sarvsampdaam |
Lokaabhiramam Shri Ramam bhooyo bhooyo namaamya hum || 35 ||

Bharjanam bhav beejaanaam arjanam sukh sampdaam |
Tarjanam yum dootaanaam Ram Rameti garjanam || 36 ||

Ramo Rajmani sadaa vijayate Ramam Ramesham bhaje
Ramenaa bhihtaa nishaacharchamoo Ramaay tasmai namah|
Ramannaasti paraayanam partaram Ramasya daasosmyaham
Rame Chittalayah sadaa bhavtu me bho Ram maamudhhar || 37 ||

Ram Rameti Rameti Ramey Rame manoramey |
Sahastra naam tatulyam Ram naam varaananey || 38 ||

Eti Shree Ram Raksha Stotram

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Sri Ram Bhujanga Stotra or Rama Bhujangam Stotram is devotional song dedicated to Lord Sri Rama or Ramachandra. Sri Rama Bujangam was composed by Jagat Guru Adi Shankaracharya (Adhi Shankara Bhagawat Pada). In this highly powerful Rama Bhujangam sloka, Adi Shankara prasies the great deeds of Lord Rama. Any devotee of Lord Ram who chants this bhujagam prayer, which is considered as the summary or Vedas, will be blessed by Rama and can attain salvation.

Rama Bhujangam Stotra  - Prayer of Lord Sri Ram

Vishudham Param Sachidananda Roopam,
Gunadhara Madhara Heenam Varenyam,
Mahantham Vibhantham Guhantham Gunantham,
Sukhantham Swayamdhama Ramam Prapadhye. 1

Shivam Nithyamekam Vibhum Tharakakhyam,
Sukhakaramakara Soonyam Sumaanyam,
Mahesam Kalesam Suresam Paresam,
Naresam Nireesam Maheesam Prapadhye. 2

Yada Varnayal Karnamoole Anthakale,
Shivo Rama Ramethi Ramethi Kasyam,
Thadekam Param Tharaka Brahma Roopam,
Bhajeham, Bhajeham, Bhajeham, Bhajeham. 3

Maha Rathna Peete Shubhe Kalpa Moole,
Shukaseenamadhitya Koti Prakasam,
Sada Janaki Lakshmanopethamekam,
Sada Ramachandram Bhajeham, Bhajeham. 4

Kwanadh Rathna Manjeera Padaravindam,
Lasan Mekhala Charu Peethambaradyam,
Maha Rathna Harollasath Kousthubhangam,
Nabha Chanjari Manjari Lola Malam. 5

Ladad Chandrika Smera Sona Dharabham,
Samudhruth Pathangendu Koti Prakasam,
Namad Brahma Rudhradhi Koteera Rathna,
Sphurath Kanthi Neerajanaradhadhagreem. 6

Pura Pranjali Nanjaneyadhi Bhakthan,
Swa Chin Mudhraya Bhadraya Bhodhayantham,
Bhajeham, Bhajeham Sada Ramachandram,
Thwadanyam Na Manye Na Manye Na Manye. 7

Yada Madsameepam Kruthantha Samethya,
Prachanda Prakopair Bhatair Bheeshayen Maam,
Thada Vishkaroshi Thwadeeyam Swaroopam,
Sada Apath Pranasam Sakodanda Banam. 8

Nije Manase Mandhire Sannidehi,
Praseeda, Praseedha Prabho Ramachandra,
Sa Soumithrina Kaikeyi Nandanena,
Swa Shakthanu Bhakthya Cha Samsevyamana. 9

Swabhakthagraganyai Kapeesair Mahesai,
Neekaira Nekai Cha Rama, Praseedha,
Namasthe Namosthweesa, Rama Praseeda,
Prasadi Prasadi Prakasam, Prabho Maam. 10

Thwamevasi Daivam, Param May Yadhekam,
Su Chaithanya Methath Thwadanyam Na Manye,
Yado Bhoodameyam Viyadwayu Thejo,
Jalopadhi Kayam Charam Cha Acharam Cha. 11

Nama Sachidananda Roopaya Thasmai,
Namo Deva Devaya Ramaya Thubhyam,
Namo Janaki Jeevithesaya Thubhyam,
Nama Pundarikayathakshaya Thubhyam. 12

Namo Bhakthi Yukthanurakthaya Thubhyam,
Namo Punya Punjai Kalabhyaya Thubhyam,
Namo Veda Vedyaya Chadhyaya Pumse,
Nama Sundrayindira Vallabhaya. 13

Namo Viswa Karthre, Namo Viswa Harthre,
Namo Viswa Bhokthre, Namo Viswa Bharthre,
Namo Viswa Nethre, Namo Viswa Jethre,
Namo Viswa Pithre, Namo Viswa Mathre. 14

Namasthe, Namasthe Samastha Prapancha,
Prabhoga, Prayoga, Pramana, Pravena,
Madheeyam Mansthwath Pada Dwandwa Sevaam,
Vidhathum Pravrutham Sukha Chaithanya Sidhyai. 15

Shilapi Thwadamgrikshama Sangirenu,
Prsadhadhi Chaithanya Madhatha Rama,
Namasthwath Pada Dwandwa Seva Vidhanath,
Suchathanya Metheethi Kim Chithramathra? 16

Pavithram Charithram Vichithram Thwadheeyam,
Nara yea Smaranthyanwaham Ramachandra,
Bhavantham Bhavaantham Bharantham Bhajantho,
Labhanthe Kruthantham Na Pasyanthyatho Anthe. 17

Sa Punya Sa Ganya Saranyo Mamaayam,
Naro Veda Yo Deva Choodamanim Thwam,
Sadhkaramekam, Chidannda Roopam,
Mano Vaga Gamyam Param Dhama Rama. 18

Prachanda, Prathapa Prabhavabhi Bhootha,
Prabhuthari Veera, Prabho Ramachandra,
Balam They Kadam Varnyathe Atheva Balye,
Yado Agandi Chandeesa Kodanda Dandam.19

Dasagreevamugram Saputhram Samithram,
Sari Durgamadyastharakshoganesam,
Bhavantham vinaa rama, veero naro vaa,
Asuro Vaa Amaro Vaa Jayeth Kastrilokhyam? 20

Sada Rama Ramethi Ramamrutham They,
Sada Rama Mananda Nishyanda Kandam,
Pibantham Namantham Sudhantham Hasantham,
Hanumantha Manthar Bhaje Tham Nithantham. 21

Sad Rama Ramethi Ramamrutham They,
Sada Ramamananda Nishyantha Kandam,
Piban Anvaham Nanvaham Naiva Mruthyor,
Bibhemi Prasadaadasadaa Thavaiva. 22

Aseethasamethairakothanda Bhooshai,
Soumithri Vandhyair Chanda Prathapair,
Alankesa Kalair Sugreeva Mithrair,
Ramabhi Deyairalam Daivathair Na. 23

Aveerasanasthair Chin Mudrikadyair,
Bhkthanjaneyadhi Thathwa Prakasair,
Aamandhara Moolair Mandhara Malair,
Ramabhi Deyairalam Daivathair Na. 24

Asindhu Prakopair Vandhya Prathapair,
Bandhu Prayanair Mandasmithasyair,
Danda Pravasair Ganda Prabodhair,
Ramabhi Deyairalam Daivathair Na. 25

Hare Rama Seethapathe Ravanare,
Kharare Murare Asurare Parethi,
Lapantham Nayantham Sada Kalamevam,
Samalokayalokaya Sesha Bandho. 26

Namasthe Sumithra Suputhrabhi Vandhya,
Namasthe Sada Kaikeyi Nandanedya,
Namasthe Sada Vanaradheesa Bhandho,
Namasthe, Namasthe Sada Ramachandra. 27

Praseedha, Praseedha, Prachanda Prathapa,
Praseedha, Praseedha, Prachandari Kala,
Praseedha, Praseedha, Prapannanukampin,
Praseedha, Praseedha, Prabho Ramachandra. 28

Bhujangaprayatham Param Veda Saram,
Mudha Ramachandrasya Bhakthya Cha Nithyam,
Padan Santhatham Chinthayan Prantharange,
Sa Eva Swayam Ramachandra Sa Dhanya. 29

The Shiva Mahimna Stotra is very popular among the devotees of Lord Shiva and is considered one of the best among all Stotras (or Stutis) offered to Lord Shiva. The legend about the circumstances leading to the composition of this Stotra is as follows.

 The Composition (Story of Pushpadanta)

A king named Chitraratha had constructed a nice garden . There were beautiful flowers in this garden . These flowers were used every day by the king in worshipping Lord Shiva. One day a Gandharva (Heavenly Singer in the court of Indra, the Lord of the Heaven) named Pushhpadanta being fascinated by the beautiful flowers, began to stealthem, as a consequence of which king Chitraratha could not offer flowers to Lord Shiva . He tried very hard to capture the thief, but in vain, because the Gandharvas have divine power to remain invisible.

Finally the king spread the Shiva Nirmaalya in his garden . Shiva Nirmaalya consists of the Bilva leaves, flowers, etc. which have been used in worshipping Lord Shiva . The Shiva Nirmaalya is considered holy.

The thief Pushhpadanta, not knowing this, walked on the Shiva Nirmaalya, and by that he incurred the wrath of Lord Shiva and lost the divine power of invisibility . He then designed a prayer to Lord Shiva for forgiveness. In this prayer he sung the greatness of the Lord. 

This very prayer became well known as the ‘Shiva Mahimna Stotra’. Lord Shiva became pleased by this Stotra, and returned Pushhpadanta’s divine powers.

The legend has some basis since the name of the author is mentioned in verse number 38 of the stotram. The recital of this stotra is very beneficial, therefore let its recitation be beneficial to all beings!
 

Text 1

mahimnah param te parama vidusho yadyasadrishi
stutir brahma dina mapitadava sannastvayi girah,
atha vacyah sarvah svamati parina mavadhi grinan
mamapyeshah stotre hara nirapavadah parikarah

Sri Pushpadanta said:

If it is unseemly to praise You when ignorant of the extent of’ Your greatness, then even the praises of Brahma and others are inadequate. If no one can be blamed when they praise You according to their intellectual powers, then my attempt to compose a hymn cannot be reproached. (1)

Text 2

Atitah panthanam tava ca mahima vanmanasayor
atad vyavrttya yam cakita mabhi dhatte shrutirapi,
sa kasya stotavyah katividha gunah kasya vishayah
pade tvarvacine patati na manah kasya na vacah.

Your greatness is beyond the reach of mind and speech. Who can properly praise that which even the Vedas describe with trepidation, by means of’ ‘neti-neti / not this, not this’? How many qualities does He possess? By whom can He be perceived? Yet whose mind and speech do not turn to the form later taken by Him (saguna) (2)

 Text 3

Madhu sphita vacah paramam amritam nirmitavatas
tava brahman kim vag api suraguror vismaya padam,
mama tvetam vanim guna kathana punyena bhavatah
punam ityarthe’smin puramathana buddhir vyavasita.

O Brahman! Do even Brihaspati’s praises cause wonder to You, the author of the nectar like sweet Vedas? 0 destroyer of the three cities, the thought that by praising Your glories I shall purify my speech has prompted me to undertake this work. (3) 

Text 4

Tavaisvaryam yat taj jagadudaya raksa  pralayakrit
trayivastu vyastam tisrishu guna-bhinnasu tanushu,
abhavyanam asmin varada ramaniyama ramanim
vihantum vyakrosim vidadhata ihaike jadadhiyah.

O Giver of boons! Some stupid people produce arguments–pleasing to the ignorant but in fact hateful– to refute Your Divinity, which creates, preserves and destroys the world, which is divided into three bodies (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva) according to the three gunas, and which is described in the three Vedas. (4)

Text 5

Kimihah kimkayah sa khalu kimupaya stribhuvanam
kimadharo dhata srijati kimupadana iti ca,
atarkyaish varye tvay yanavasara duhstho hatadhiyah
kutarko’yam kamshcin mukharayati mohaya jagatah.

To fulfill what desire, assuming what form, with what instruments, support and material does that Creator create the three worlds? This kind of futile argumentation about You whose divine nature is beyond the reach of intellect, makes the perverted vociferous, and brings delusion to men. (5)

Text 6

Ajanmano lokah kimavayava vanto’pi jagatam
adhisthataram kim bhavavidhir-anadritya bhavati,
anisho va kuryad bhuvana janane kah parikaro
yato mandastvam praty-amaravara samsherata ime.

O Lord of gods! Can the worlds be without origin, though they have bodies? Is their creation possible with­out a creator? Who else but God can initiate the creation of the worlds?  Because they are fools they raise doubts about Your existence. (6)

Text 7

Trayi sankhyam yogah pasupati matam vaishnavamiti
prabhinne prasthane paramidamadah pathyamiti ca,
rucinam vaicitryad riju kutila nana pathajusham
nrinameko gamyas tvamsasi payasa marnava iva.

Different paths (to realization) arc enjoined by the three Vedas, by Sankhya, Yoga, Pashupata (Shaiva) (doctrine and Vaishnava Shastras. People follow different paths, straight or crooked, according to their temperament, depending on which they consider best, or most appropriate–and reach You alone just as rivers enter the ocean. (7)

Text 8

Mahokshah khatvangam parashu-rajinam bhasma haninah
kapalam cetiyat tava varada tantro pakaranam,
surastam tamriddhim dadhati tu bhavad bhru pranihitam
na hi svatma ramam vishaya mriga trishna bhramayati.

 O Giver of boons! A great bull, a wooden hand rest, an axe, a tiger skin, ashes, serpents, a human skull and other such things–these are all You own, though simply by casting Your eyes on gods You gave them great treasures which they enjoy. Indeed one whose delight is in the Self cannot be deluded by the mirage of sense objects. (8)

Text 9

Dhruvam kascit sarvam sakala mapara stva dhruva midam
paro dhrau vyadhrauvye jagati gadati vyasta vishaye,
samaste’pye tasmin puramathana tair vismita iva
stuvan jihremi tvam na khalu nanu dhrishta mukharata.

O Destroyer of the demon Pura, some say that the whole universe is eternal while others say that all is transi­tory. Others still, hold that it is eternal and non-eternal — having different characteristics. Bewildered by all this, I do not feel ashamed to praise You; indeed my loquacity is an indication of my boldness. (9)

  Text 10

Tavaisvaryam yatnad yadupari virincir-hari-radhah
paricchettum yatav anala manala skandha vapushah,
tato bhakti sraddha bhara-guru-grinad-bhyam girisha yat
svayam tasthe tabhyam tava kim anuvrittir na phalati.

O Girisha, when You took the form of a pillar of fire, Brahma trying from above and Vishnu trying from below failed to measure You. Afterwards, when they praised You with great faith and devotion, You revealed yourself to them of Your own accord; does not surrender to You bear fruit? (10)

Text 11

Ayatnadapadya tribhuvanama-vairavya-tikaram
dashasyo yadbahun abhrita ranakandu paravashan,
sthirah padmasreni racita caranam bhoruhabaleh
sthiraya stvad bhaktes tripurahara visphur jitamidam.

O Destroyer of Tripura, it was because of that great devotion, which prompted him to offer his heads as lotuses to Your feet, that the ten-headed Ravana was still with arms and eager for fresh war after he had effortlessly rid the three worlds of all traces of enemies. (11)

Text 12

Amushya tvatseva samadhigata-saram bhujavanam
balat-kailase’pi tvadadhivasatau vikramayatah,
alabhya patale pyalasa-calitan-gustha-shirasi
pratishtha tvayyasid dhruvamupacito muhyati khalah

But when he (Ravana) extended the valour of his arms-whose strength was obtained by worshipping You- to Kailas, Your abode, You moved the tip of Your toe, and he did not find a resting place even in the nether world. Truly, when affluent the wicked become deluded. (12)

Text 13

Yadriddhim sutramno varada paramo-ccairapi satim
adhashcakre banah parijana vidheya tribhuvanah,
na taccitram tasmin varivasitari tvac caranayor
na kasya unnatyai bhavati srirasastvay yavanatih.

O Giver of boons, since Bana was the worshipper of Your feet is it to be wondered at that he had the three worlds at his command and put to shame the wealth of Indra? What prosperity does not come from bowing down the head to You? (13)

Text 14

Akanda brahmanda kshaya cakita devasura kripa
vidheya syasidyas trinayana visham samhrita vatah,
sa kalmashah kanthe tava na kurute na shriya maho
vikaro’pi shlaghyo bhuvana-bhaya-bhangavyasaninah.

O Three-Eyed One, who drank poison out of compassion for gods and demons when they were distraught at the sudden prospect of the destruction of the universe, surely the dark blue stain on Your throat has beautified You. Even deformity is to be admired in one who is given to freeing the world of fear. (14)

Text 15

Asiddhartha naiva kvacidapi sadeva suranare
nivartante nityam, jagati jayino yasya vishikhah,
sa pashyannisa tvam itara surasadharana mabhut
smarah smarta-vyatma na hi vasishu pathyah paribhavah

O Lord, the god of love, whose arrows never fail in the world of gods and men, become nothing but an object of memory because he looked on You as an ordinary god (his body being burnt by Your look of wrath). An insult to the self-controlled is not conducive to good. (15)

Text 16

Mahi padaghatad vrajati sahasa samshaya-padam
padam visnor-bhramyad bhujaparigha-rugna-graha-ganam,
muhur-dyaur-dausthyam yat-­yanibhrita-jata-taditatata
jagad-rakshayai tvam natasi nanu vamaiva vibhuta.

 When You danced to save the world, the earth was suddenly thrown into a precarious state at the striking of Your feet; the spatial regions and the hosts of stars felt oppressed by the movement of Your massive club-like arms; and the heavens became miserable as their sides were constantly struck by Your waving matted hair.  Indeed it is Your very mightiness which is the cause of the trouble. (16)  

Text 17

Viyad-vyapi tara gana-gunita phenod-gama-rucih
pravaho varam yah prishata-laghu-dristah shirasi te,
jagad-dvipakaram jaladhivalayam tena kritami-
tyane-naivon-neyam dhrita-mahima divyam tava vapuh.

The river which pervades the sky and whose foam crests look all the more beautiful because of stars and planets, seems no more than a drop of water when on Your head. That same river has turned the world into islands surrounded by waters. From this can be judged  vastness of Your divine body. (17)

Text 18

Rathah kshoni yanta shata-dhriti-ragendro dhanuratho
rathange candrarkau rathacarana-panih shara iti,
didhakshoste ko’yam tripura-trina-madambara-vidhir
vidheyaih kridantyo na khalu paratantrah prabhu-dhiyah.

When You wanted to burn the three cities of the demons – which were but a piece of straw to You–the earth was Your chariot, Brahma Your charioteer, the great mountain Meru Your bow, the sun and the moon the wheels of Your chariot, Vishnu Your arrow. Why all this paraphernalia? The Lord is not dependent on others. He was only playing with things at His command. (18)

Text 19

Hariste sahasram kamala-balima-dhaya padayor
yadekone tasmin nija-mudaharan-netra-kamalam,
gato bhaktyu-drekah parinatim-asau cakra-vapusha
trayanam rakshayai tripura-hara jagarti jagatam.

O Destroyer of the three cities, Hari rooted out His own lotus-eye to make up the difference when one flower was missing in His offering of 1,000 lotuses to Your feet. For this great devotion You awarded the discus (Sudarshan Chakra) ~ with which Hari protects the three worlds. (19)

Text 20

Kratau supte jagrat tvamasi phalayoge kratumatam
kva karma pradhvastam phalati purusha-radhana-mrite,
atas-tvam sam-preksya kratusu phala-dana-pratibhuvam
shrutau shraddham baddhva dridha-parikarah karmasu janah.

When a sacrifice has ended, You ever keep awake to bestow its fruit on the sacrificer. How can any action bear fruit if not accompanied by worship of You, 0 Lord? Therefore, knowing You to be the Giver of fruits of sacrifices and putting faith in the Vedas, people become resolute about the performance of sacrificial acts. (20)

Text 21

Kriyadakso dakshah kratupati-radhisha-stanubhritam
rishinamartvijyam sharanada sadasyah suraganah,
kratu-bhramshas-tvattah kratuphala-vidhana-vyasanino
dhruvam kartuh sraddha vidhura-mabhicaraya hi makhah.

O Giver of refuge, even that sacrifice where Daksha, the Lord of creation and expert in sacrifices, was the sacrificer, rishis were priests, gods participants, was destroy­ed by You who are habitually the Giver of fruits of sacrifices. Surely sacrifices cause injury to the sacrificers in the absence of faith and devotion. (21)

Text 22

Praja-natham natha prasabha-mabhikam svam duhitaram
gatam rohid-bhutam rira-mayishumrishyasya vapusha,
dhanus paner yatam divamapi sapatra kritamamum
trasantam te’dyapi tyajati na mriga-vyadharabhasah.

O Lord, the fury of You who became a hunter with a bow in hand has not as yet left Brahma who, overcome by incestuous lust and finding his own daughter transforming herself into a hind, desired to ravish her in the body of a stag and keenly pierced by Your arrows, he (Brahma) has fled to the sky(22)

Text 23

Svalavanya-shamsa dhrita-dhanusha-mahnnaya trinavat
purah plustam drishtva pura-mathana pushpa-yudhamapi,
yadi strainam devi yama-nirata dehardha-ghatana
davaiti tvam-addha bata varada mugdha yuvatayah.

O Destroyer of the three cities, 0 Giver of boons, is Parvati who saw the god of love, bow in hand, burnt like a piece of straw in a minute by You, still proud of her beauty and believing that You are fascinated by her, because she was allowed to occupy half Your body because of her austerities?  Ah, surely all women are under delusion. You have completely conquered Your senses. (23)

Text 24

Shmashanesva-krida smarahara pishacah sahacarash
cita-bhasma-lepah sragapi nrikaroti-parikarah.
amangalyam shilam tava bhavatu namaiva-makhilam
tathapi smartrinam varada paramam mangalamasi.

O Destroyer of the god of love, 0 Giver of boons, Your play is in cremation grounds, Your companions are ghosts, You smear Your body with the ashes of burnt bodies, human skulls are Your garland-all Your conduct is indeed inauspicious. But You promote the greatest good of those who remember You. (24)

Text 25

Manah pratyak-citte savidha-mavadhayatta-marutah
prahrishyadromanah pramada-salilot-sangitadrisah
yada-lokyah-ladam hrada iva nimajya-mritamaye
dadhat-yantas-tattvam kimapi yaminas-tat kila bhavan.

You are indeed that inexpressible Truth which the yogis realize within through concentrating their minds on the Self and controlling the breath according to the directions laid down in the scriptures, and realizing which Truth they experience rapturous thrills and shed profuse tears of joy; swimming as it were in a pool of nectar they enjoy inner bliss. (25)

Text 26

Tvamarkas-tvam somas tvamasi pavanas tvam hutavahas
tvamapas-tvam vyoma tvamu dharanir-atma tvamiti ca,
paricchinnam-evam tvayi parinata bibhratu giram
na vidmas-tat-tattvam vayamiha tu yat-tvam na bhavasi.

The wise hold this limiting view of You: You are the sun, You are the moon, You are fire, You are air, You are water, You are space, You are the earth and You are the Self.  But we do not know the things which You are not. (26)

Text 27

Trayim tisro vrittis tribhuvana-matho trinapi sura
nakaradyair-varnais tribhir-abhi-dadhat-tirnavikriti,
turiyam te dhama dhvanibhi-rava-rundhana-manubhih
samastam vyastam tvam sharanada grinat-yomiti padam.

O Giver of refuge, with the three letters A, U, M, indicating the three Vedas, three states, three worlds and the three gods, the word AUM(Om) describes You separately.  By its subtle sound the word Om collectively denotes You – Your absolute transcendental state which is free from change. (27)

Text 28

Bhavah sarvo rudrah pasupati-rathograh sahamahan
statha bhime-shanav iti yadabhi-dhana-shtakam-idam,
amushmin-pratyekam pravicarati deva shrutirapi
priyayasmai dhamne pravihita-namasyo’smi bhavate.

O Lord! Bhava, Sharva, Rudra, Pashupati, Ugra, Mahadeva, Bhima, and Ishana-these eight names of Yours are each treated in detail in the Vedas.  To You, most beloved Lord Shankara, of resplendent form, I offer salutations. (28)

Text 29

Namo nedisthaya priyadava davishthaya ca namo
namah kshodisthaya smarahara mahishthaya ca namah
namo varshishthaya trinayana yavishthaya ca namo
namah sarvasmai te tadida-mitisarvaya ca namah.

O Lover of solitude, my salutations to You who are the nearest and the farthest. 0 Destroyer of the god of love, my salutations to You who are the minutest and also the largest. 0 Three-eyed one, my salutations to You who are the oldest and also the youngest. My salutations to You again and again who are all and also transcending all. (29)          

Text 30

Bahala-rajase vishvot-pattau bhavaya namo namah
prabala-tamase tat-samhare haraya namo namah,
jana-sukhakrite sattvo-driktau mridaya namo namah
pramahasi pade nistraigunye shivaya namo namah.

Salutations to You as Brahma in whom rajas prevails for the creation of the universe. Salutations to You as Rudra in whom tamas prevails for its destruction. Salutations to You as Vishnu in whom sattva prevails for giving happiness to the people. Salutations to You, 0 Shiva, who are effulgent and beyond the three attributes. (30)

Text 31

Krisha-parinati cetah klesha-vashyam kva cedam
kva ca tava gunasimol langhini shashva-driddhih,
iti cakita-mamandi kritya mam bhakti-radhad
varada caranayo-ste vakya-pushpo-paharam.

O Giver of boons, how poor is my ill-developed mind, subject to afflictions, and how boundless Your divinity- Eternal and possessing infinite virtues. Though terror–stricken because of this, I am inspired by my devotion to offer this hymnal garland at Your feet. (31)

Text 32

Asita-giri-samam syat kajjalam sindhu-patre
sura-taruvara-shakha lekhani patra-murvi,
likhati yadi grhitva sharada sarva-kalam
tadapi tava gunanam isha param na yati.

O Lord, if the black mountain be ink, the ocean the inkpot, the branch of the stout wish-fulfilling tree a pen, the earth the writing leaf, and if taking these the Goddess of Learning writes for eternity, even then the limit of Your virtues will not be reached. (32)

Text 33

Asura-sura-munindrair arcita-syendu-mauler
grathita-guna-mahimno nirguna-syesvarasya,
sakala-gana-varisthah pushpadanta-bhidhano
rucira-malaghu-vrittaih stotra-metac-cakara.

The best of Gandharvas, Pushpadanta by name, composed in great devotion this beautiful hymn to the Lord, who is worshipped by demons, gods, and the best of sages, whose praises have been sung, who has the moon on His forehead, and who is attributeless. (33)

Text 34

Ahara-harana-vadyam dhurjateh stotra-metat
pathati paramabhaktya shuddhacittah pumanyah.
sa bhavati shivaloke rudra-tulya-stathatra
pracuratara-dhanayuh putravan-kirtimanshca.

The person who with purified heart and in great devotion always reads this beautiful and elevating hymn to Shiva, becomes like Shiva (after death) in the abode of Shiva, and while in this world gets abundant wealth, long life, progeny and fame. (34)

Text 35

Maheshannaparo devo mahimno napara stutih,
aghorannaparo mantro nasti tattvam guroh param.

There is no God higher than Shiva, there is no hymn better than the hymn on the greatness of Shiva, there is no mantra more powerful than the name of Shiva, there is nothing higher to be known than the real nature of the Guru. (35)

Text 36

Diksha danam tapas tirtham jnanamyaga-dikah kriyah,
mahimnah stava pathasya kallam narhanti shodashim

Initiation into spiritual life, charities, austerities, pilgrimages, practice of yoga, performance of sacrificial rites – none of these give even a sixteenth part of the merit that one gets by reciting the hymn on the greatness of Shiva. (36)

Text 37

Kusuma-dashana-nama sarva-gandharva-rajah
shishu-shashadhara-mauler deva-devasya dasah
sa khalu nija-mahimno bhrashta evasya roshat
stavanamidamakarsid divya-divyam mahimnah.

The Lord of Gandharvas, Pushpadanta by name, is the servant of the God of gods who has the crescent moon on his forehead. Fallen from his glory due to the wrath of the Lord, he composed this very beautiful uplifting hymn on the greatness of Shiva to regain His favor. (37)

Text 38

Suravaramuni-pujyam sarvagamokshaikahetum
pathati yadi manushyah pranjalir-nanyacetah,
vrajati shiva-samipam kinnaraih stuyamanah
stavanamidamamogham puspadanta-pranitam.

If one with single-minded devotion and folded palms reads this unfailing hymn composed by Pushpadanta, which is adored by great gods and the best of sages and which grants heaven and liberation, one goes to Shiva and is worshipped by Kinnaras (celestial beings). (38)

Text 39

Asamapta-midam stotram punyam gandharva bhashitam,
anaupamyam manohari shiva-mishvara-varnanam.

Thus ends this unparalleled sacred hymn composed by Pushpadanta and describing the glory of God Shiva in a most fascinating manner. (39)

Text 40

Ityesa vanmayi puja shrimac shankara padayoh,
arpita tena devesah priyatam me sadashivah.

This hymn worship is offered at the feet of Shiva. May the ever beneficent Lord of gods be pleased with me at this! (40)

Text 41

Tava tattwamna janami kidrishosi maheshwara
yadrashosi mahadeva tadrashaya namo namah

I do not know the truth of your nature and who you are- O great God my salutations to your true nature. (41)

Text 42

Eka kalam dwikalam wa trikalam yah pathennarah
sarva papa vinirmuktah shivaloke mahiyate

Whoever reads this once, twice or thrice (in a day) revels in the domain of Shiva, bereft of all sins. (42)

Text 43

Sri pushpadanta mukha pankaja nirgatena
stotrena kilbisha harena hara-priyena,
kanthas thitena pathitena samahitena
suprinito bhavati bhutapatir maheshah.

If a person learns by heart and recites this hymn, which flowed from the lotus mouth of Pushpadanta, which destroys sins and is dear to Shiva and which equally promotes the good of all, Shiva, the Lord of creation, becomes very pleased. (43)

Ithi Sri Pushpadanta Virachith Shiva Mahimna Stotram Samaptham

thus ends the hymn called – “Shiva Mahimna Stotra” composed by Pushpadanta

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Sri Annapurna Ashtakam is written by Adi Shankaracharya to praise and invoke the grace of Mother Goddess Annapurneswari. Mother Goddess Annapurneswari is the presiding deity at Banaras or Varanasi. She is the Mother who graces food to everybody ; especially for poor and destitute. The Godess of Varanasi also fed King Harishchandra’s children (he became poor due to Rishi Vashishta).

Annapurna Ashtakam/ Annapoorna Stotram

Nithyaananda kari,Varaa abhya karee,
Soundarya rathnaakaree,
Nirddhotahakila ghora pavaanakaree,
Prathyaksha Maheswaree,
Praaleyachala vamsa pavavakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree.

Naana rathna vichitra bhooshana karee,
Hemaambaradambaree,
Mukthaa haara vilamba maana vilasa,
Dwakshoja kumbaan dharee,
Kasmeera garu vasithaa ruchi karee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Yogaanandakaree ripu kshyakaree,
Dharman artha nishtaakaree,
Chandrarkaanala bhasa maana laharee,
Trilokya rakshaa karee,
Sarvaiswarya samastha vaanchithakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Kailaasaachala kandharaa laya karee,
Gowree , umaa sankaree,
Kaumaree nigamartha gochara karee,
Omkara beejaksharee,
Moksha dwaara kavata patana karee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Drusyaa drusya vibhootha vahana karee,
Brhmaanda bhando dharee,
Leelaa nataka suthra kelana karee,
Vijnana deeptham guree,
Sree viswesa mana prasaadhana karee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Urvee sarva janeswaree bhagawathee,
Maatha krupaa sagaree,
Venee neela samaana kunthala dharee,
Ananda dhaneswaree,
Sarvanandakaree bhayaa shubhakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Aadhi kshaantha samastha varna nikaree,
Shabho tribhaava karee,
Kasmeeraa tripureswaree trilaharee,
Nithyaamakuree sarvaree,
Kamaa kamksha karee janodhaya karee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Devee sarva vichitra rathna rachithaa,
Dakshayanee sundaree,
Vama swadu payodhara priyakaree,
Sownhagya maaheswaree,
Bhakthaabhishtakaree, sadaa shubhakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Chandrakaanala koti koti sadrusaa,
Chandramsu bhimbaan dharee,
Chandrakaagni samaana kunthala dharee
Chandrarka varneshwaree,
Maala pustaka pasasangusa dharee,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Kshatrathraanakaree, mahaa bhayakaree,
Mthaa krupaa sagaree,
Sakshaan mokshakaree sadaa shiva karee,
Visweshwaree sridharee,
Daksha krundha karee niraa mayakaree,
Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Annapurne sadaa purne,
Sankara praana vallabhe,
Jnana vairagya sidhyartham,
Bikshaa dehee cha parvathy.

Mathaa cha Parvathy Devi,
Pithaas cha Maheswara
Bandhawa Shiva Bhakatamscha,
Swadesho Bhuvana Trayam.

Annapoorna Ashtakam with Meaning ;

Annapoorna Ashtakam are prayer gems addressed to Goddess Annapurneswari/Annapurna .

Annapurna is the Hindu goddess of food and cooking. She is the goddess who holds in one hand a jeweled vessel containing food and in the other a golden spoon to distribute the food among her devotees. She has the power to distribute food to an unlimited amount of people. Annapurna literally means “one who is full of food.”
Annapurna is an incarnation of Parvati. She is often seen giving food to her husband, Shiva. Shiva is seen begging with a skull begging bowl as Annapurna doles out food to her lover. In south India you often find images of Annapurna anywhere people eat.

Nithyaananda kari,Varaa abhya karee, Soundarya rathnaakaree,
Nirddhotahakila ghora pavaanakaree, Prathyaksha Maheswaree,
Praaleyachala vamsa pavavakaree, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree.

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari1,
Who is The Goddess of Kasi2,
Who helps others with kindness,
Who makes all days deliriously happy,
Who gives boons and shelter to all,
Who is the epitome of all beauty,
Who cleans up all sorrows from life,
Who is the ever-visible Goddess of the world,
Who is the star of the family of Himavan3,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion.

Naana rathna vichitra bhooshana karee, Hemaambaradambaree,
Mukthaa haara vilamba maana vilasa, Dwakshoja kumbaan dharee,
Kasmeera garu vasithaa ruchi karee, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari,
Who is The Goddess of Kasi,
Who is adorned with jewels of variety,
Who is dressed in golden silk,
Who has a beautiful chest,
Adorned with golden chains full of gems,
Who is the epitome of all beauty,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion..

Yogaanandakaree ripu kshyakaree, Dharman artha nishtaakaree,
Chandrarkaanala bhasa maana laharee, Trilokya rakshaa karee,
Sarvaiswarya samastha vaanchithakaree, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari,
Who is The Goddess of Kasi,
Who gives bliss through Yoga4,
Who destroys enemies,
Who makes dharma5 and wealth permanent,
Who shines like moon , sun and fire,
Who takes care of all the three worlds,
Who gives all the wealth,
Who fulfills all wishes,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion..

Kailaasaachala kandharaa laya karee, Gowree , umaa sankaree,
Kaumaree nigamartha gochara karee, Omkara beejaksharee,
Moksha dwaara kavata patana karee, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari,
Who is The Goddess of Kasi,
Who lives in a cave in Mount Kailasa6,
Who is also called Gauri7, Uma8 and Sankari9,
Who is an ever-blissful maiden,
Who is known only through meaning of Vedas10,
Who is personification of “OM11”,
Who opens the gates of Moksha12,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion..

Drusyaa drusya vibhootha vahana karee, Brahmaanda bhando dharee,
Leelaa nataka suthra kelana karee, Vijnana deeptham guree,
Sree viswesa mana prasaadhana karee, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari,
Who is The Goddess of Kasi,
Who is the vehicle of the seen and unseen ,
Who is carrying the universes inside her,
Who cuts of attachment to this world,
Who is the beacon of light for all science,
Who makes the Lord of Universe happy,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion..

Urvee sarva janeswaree bhagawathee, Maatha krupaa sagaree,
Venee neela samaana kunthala dharee, Ananda dhaneswaree,
Sarvanandakaree bhayaa shubhakaree, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari,
Who is The Goddess of Kasi,
Who is the Goddess of earth and its beings,
Who is the knowledge, wealth and valour of the world,
Who is the ocean of compassion,
Who has lustrous blue hair,
Who gives happiness to all,
Who is personification of happiness,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion..

Aadhi kshaantha samastha varna nikaree, Shabho tribhaava karee,
Kasmeeraa tripureswaree trilaharee, Nithyaamakuree sarvaree,
Kamaa kamksha karee janodhaya karee, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari,
Who is The Goddess of Kasi,
Who is described by all alphabets,
Who gives Shambhu13 the three powers,
Who is Kashmira14 the Goddess of three cities,
Who is the intoxicant in three forms,
Who gives rise to daily existence,
Who is the enemy of all sorrows,
Who fulfills the desire of every one,
Who is dawn in life of all,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion.

Devee sarva vichitra rathna rachithaa, Dakshayanee sundaree,
Vama swadu payodhara priyakaree, Sownhagya maaheswaree,
Bhakthaabhishtakaree, sadaa shubhakaree, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari,
Who is The Goddess of Kasi,
Who is adorned with all precious gems,
Who is the daughter of Daksha15,
Who is the epitome of beauty,
Who feeds all the world her milk of song and writing,
Who is the Goddess of all ,
Who is the fortune of all,
Who fulfills the wishes of devotees,
Who always does good,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion.

Chandrakaanala koti koti sadrusaa, Chandramsu bhimbaan dharee,
Chandrakaagni samaana kunthala dharee Chandrarka varneshwaree,
Maala pustaka pasasangusa dharee, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari,
Who is The Goddess of Kasi,
Who is like billions of moon , sun and fire,
Whose smile is like the rays of the moon,
Whose hair has the luster of moon, sun and fire,
Who is coloured like the moon and the sun,
Who has a chain of beads and a book in her hands,
Who has a spear and rope also in her hands,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion.

Kshatrathraanakaree, mahaa bhayakaree, Mthaa krupaa sagaree,
Sakshaan mokshakaree sadaa shiva karee, Visweshwaree sridharee,
Daksha krundha karee niraa mayakaree, Kasi puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi, krupaa valambana karee, Mathaa Annapurneswaree

Hey mother Annapurneswari,
Who is the Goddess of Kasi,
Who protects the duties of kings,
Who gives great protection,
Who is the great mother,
Who is the ocean of mercy,
Who gives perennial salvation,
Who always does good,
Who is the goddess of all universe,
Who has all the wealth in the world,
Who insulted Daksha15,
Who gives great health,
Please give me alms,
Ocean of kindness and compassion.

Annapurne sadaa purne, Sankara praana vallabhe,
Jnana vairagya sidhyartham, Bikshaa dehee cha parvathy.

Hey , Mother Annapurneswari,
Who is the darling of Sankara16,
Please give me alms,
Of knowledge and renunciation.,
For me forever.

Mathaa cha Parvathy Devi, Pithaas cha Maheswara
Bandhawa Shiva Bhakatamscha, Swadesho Bhuvana Trayam.

My mother is Goddess Parvathy,
My father is God Maheswara,
My relations are the devotees of Shiva,
And my country is the universe.

1-A form of Parvathy with a pot of food in one hand and ladle in another.
2-Modern Benares , the holiest city of Hindus
3-The Himalaya Mountains , the father of Goddess Parvathi
4-A mental and physical disciopline used by Hindus to get Moksha.
5-The ultimate duty
6-The Mountain on which Lord Shiva and Parvathy live.
7,8,9 –Names of Goddess Parvathy.
10-The four holy books of Hindus.
11-Pranava the first and most holy sound
12-Salvation or hindu concept of becoming one with God
13-Name of God Shiva
14-One of the names of Goddess Parvathy
15-Father of Sati devi alias Goddess Parvathi
16-Name of God Shiva
17-Literally daughter of mountains, the consort of Lord Shiva
18-Lord of the the Universe , a name of Lord Shiva

Kanakadhara Stotram  – Sankaracharya Kanak Dhara Stotram for Maha Lakshmi Blessings

SRI MATH SANKARACHARYA VIRACHITHA – KANAKADHARA STOTRAM

Vande vandaru mandara mindirananda kandalam |
Amandananda sandoha bandhuram sindhura nanam ||

1. Angam hareh pulaka bhusana masrayanti
Bhrungow ganeva mukula bharanam tamalam
Angikruta khila vibhuti rapangaleela
Mangalyada stu mama mangala devatayah ||

2. Mugha muhurvidadhati vadane murareh |
Prematrapa prani hitani gata gatani ||
Maladrusormadhu Kariva mahotpaleya |
Samesriyam disatusagara sambha vayah ||

3. Visva marendra pada vibhrama dana daksha
Mananda hetu radhikam mura vidviso pi |
Easannisidatu mayi kshana mikshanardha
Mindivarodara sahodara mindirayah ||

4. Amilita ksha madhigamya mudamukunda
Mananda kanda manimesa mananga tantram |
Akekarasthita Kaninika pakshma Netram |
Bhutyai bhavenmama bhujanga sayanganayah ||

5. Kalambuda lilalitorasi kaitabhare
rdharadhare sphurati ya thati daganeva
Matussa masta jagatam mahaniya murti
Rbhadrani me disatu bhargava nandanayah||

6. Bahvantare murajitah srita kowstubeya |
Haravaliva harinilamayi vibhati |
Kamaprada bhagavato pikatakshamala
Kalyana mavahatu mekamala layayah ||

7. Praptam padam prathamatah khalu yat prabhavat |
Mangala bhaji madhu madhini manmadhena |
Mayya patetta diha mandhara mikshanardham
Mandalasam ca makaralaya kanyakayah ||

8. Dadhya ddayanu pavano dravinambudhara
Masminna kincina vihanga sisow visanne |
Duskarma gharma mapaniya ciraya duram |
Narayana pranayini nayan ambu vahah ||

9. Essta visista matayo pinarayaya drag
Drusta sthrivistapa padam sulabham bhajante |
Drustih prahrsta kamalodara diptiristam
Pustim krsista mama puskara vistarayah ||

10. Girdevatiti garuda dhvaja sundariti
Sakambhariti sasisekhara vallabheti
Srusti sthiti pralaya kelisu samsthtaya
Tasyai nama sthribhu vanaika gurostarunyai ||

11. Srutyai Namo stu subhakarma phala prasutyai
Ratyai Namo stu Ramaniya gunardhavayai
Sakyai Namo stu sataparta niketanayai
Pustai Namo stu purusottama vallabhayai ||

12. Namo stu nalika nibhananayai
Namo stu dugdho dadhi janma bhumyai
Namo stu Soma mrta sodarayai
Namo stu Narayana vallabhayai ||

13. Namo stu hemambuja pitthikayai
Namo stu bhumandala nayikayai
Namo stu devadidaya parayai
Namo stu saranga yudha vallabhayai ||

14. Namo stu devyai bhrugunandanayai
Namo stu visnorusasi sthitayai
Namo stu lakshmai kamala layayai
Namo stu damodara vallabhayai ||

15. Namo stu kanyai kamalekshanayai
Namostu bhutyai bhuvana prasutyai
Namo stu devadibhi rarcitayai
Namo stu nandatmajavallabhayai ||

16. Sampatka rani sakalendriya nandanani
Samrajya dana niratani saroruhakshi
Tvadvandanani durita paharonodyatani
Mameva mata ranisam kalayastu manye ||

17. Yatkataksha samupa sana vidhih
Sevakasya sakalardha sampadah
Santanoti vacana gamanasai
Stvam murari hrdaye svar im bhaje ||

18. Sarasijanayane | Saroja haste
Dhavala taram suka gandhamalya sobhe |
Bhagavati | Harivallabhe | Manojne |
Tribhuvana bhutikari | Prasida mahyam ||

19. Dighastibhih kanaka kumbha mukha vasruta
Svarvahini vimala caru jala plutangim
Pratar namami jagatam janani masesa
Lokadhi natha grhini mamrutabdhi putrim ||

20. Kamale! kamalaksha vallabhe | tvam
Karunapura tarangitai rapamgaih
Avalokaya mama kincananam
Prathamam patra makrtrimam dayayah ||

21. Stuvanti ye stutibhi ramubhi ranvaham
Trayi mayim tribhuvana mataram Ramam |
Gunadhika gurutara bhagya bhajino
Bhavanti te bhuvi budha bhavita sayah ||

22. Suvarna dhara stotramya
Chankara carya nirmitam
Trisandhyam yah patthe nnityam
Sakubera samo bhavet ||

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Sri Lakshmi Stotram with Meaning

Aum Namaste-astu mahaa-maaye sree peethe sur-poojite,
Shankha chakra gaddaa-haste, Mahaa Lakshmi namo-astute.

Meaning : O Mahamaya, abode of furtune, who art worshipped by the Devas,
I salute Thee; O Mahalaxmi, wielder of conch, disc and mace, obeisance to Thee.

Aum Namaste garu-daaroode, kolaa-sura bhayankari;
Sarva paapa hare devi, Mahaa Lakshmi namo-astute.

Meaning : My salutation to Thee, who ridest the Garuda and art a terror to Asura Kola;
O Devi Mahalaxmi, remover of all miseries, my obeisance to Thee.

Aum Sarvagye sarva varde, sarva dustha bhayankari;
Sarva duhkha hare devi, Mahaa Laxmi namo-astute.

Meaning : O Devi Mahalaxmi, who knowest all, giver of all boons, a terror to all the wicket, remover of all sorrow, obeisance to Thee.

Aum siddhi buddhi prade devi. bhukti-muktipradaayini;
Mantra moorte sadaa devi, Mahaa Laxmi namo astute.

Meaning : O Goddess of Wealth, giver of intelligence andsuccess and of worldly enjoyment and liberation, Thou hast always the mystic symbols as Thy forms, O Mahaa Laxmi, obeisance to Thee.

Aum Aadhyanta rahite devi, aadhya-shakte maheshvari;
Yogaje yoga-sambhoote, Mahaa Lakshmi namo-astute.

Meaning : O Devi, Maheshwari, without a beginning or an end, O Primeval Energy, born of Yoga, O Mahalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

Aum Stoola suksham mahaa rovdre, mahaa shaktemahodaye;
Mahaa paapa hare devi, Mahaa Laxmi namo-astute.

Meaning : O Mahaa Laxmi, who art both gross and subtle,most terrible, great power, great prosperity and great remover of allsins, obeisance to Thee.

Aum Padmaa sanas-thite devi, pare brahma svaroopini;
Para meshi jagan-maatar, Mahaa Laxmi namo-astute.

Meaning : O Devi, seated on the lotus, who art the Supreme Brahman, the great Lord and Mother of the universe, O Mahalakshmi obeisance to Thee.

Aum Svetaambar dhare devi, naanaa lankaar bhooshite;
Jagat stithte jagan maatar, Mahaa Laxmi namo-astute.

Meaning : O Devi, robed in white garments, and decked invarious kinds of ornaments, Thou art The Mother of the Universe and its support;O Mahaa Laxmi, obeisance to Thee.

Aum Mahaa Laksham-yashtak stotram, yahahpathed-bhakti maan narah;
Sarva siddhim vaapnoti, Mahaa Lakshmee prasaad taha.

Meaning : Whoever with devotion recite this hymn to SriMahaa Laxmi, composed in eight stanzas, attains all success through the Grace ofMahaa Laxmi Devi.

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Sri Lakshmi Stotram

Aum Namaste-astu mahaa-maaye sree peethe sur-poojite,
Shankha chakra gaddaa-haste, Mahaa Lakshmi namo-astute.

Aum Namaste garu-daaroode, kolaa-sura bhayankari;
Sarva paapa hare devi, Mahaa Lakshmi namo-astute.

Aum Sarvagye sarva varde, sarva dustha bhayankari;
Sarva duhkha hare devi, Mahaa Laxmi namo-astute.

Aum siddhi buddhi prade devi. bhukti-muktipradaayini;
Mantra moorte sadaa devi, Mahaa Laxmi namo astute.

Aum Aadhyanta rahite devi, aadhya-shakte maheshvari;
Yogaje yoga-sambhoote, Mahaa Lakshmi namo-astute.

Aum Stoola suksham mahaa rovdre, mahaa shaktemahodaye;
Mahaa paapa hare devi, Mahaa Laxmi namo-astute.

Aum Padmaa sanas-thite devi, pare brahma svaroopini;
Para meshi jagan-maatar, Mahaa Laxmi namo-astute.

Aum Svetaambar dhare devi, naanaa lankaar bhooshite;
Jagat stithte jagan maatar, Mahaa Laxmi namo-astute.

Aum Mahaa Laksham-yashtak stotram, yahahpathed-bhakti maan narah;
Sarva siddhim vaapnoti, Mahaa Lakshmee prasaad taha.

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Make a prayer to Santhana Gopala Swamy by chanting the following mantra 108 times a day for 108 days after bath.

Santhana Gopala Mantra

Om Devaki Sudha Govinda
Vasudeva Jagath Pathe
Dehimey Thanayam
Krishna Thwamaham
Saranam
Kadhahaa Deva Deva
Jagannatha
Gothra Vridhi Karap Prabho
Dehimey Thanayam Sheegram
Ayushmandham Yashashreenam !

Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotra by Adi Sankara Bhagawat Pada. Lakshmi Nrsimha Karavalamba Stotram, also known as Lakshmi Narasimha Karunarasa Stotram is a 17-verse Stotram in praise of Lakshmi Narasimha. The Stotram is so called because each of these verses ends with the same refrain “Lakshmi Narasimha, Mama Dehi Karavalambam” which means “Oh Lord Narasimha, please lend me your helping hand”.

We have added the English Translation and Meaning of Lakshmi Narsimha Karavalamba stotram. The English Meaning is added after each stanza in italics. We are indepted to Mr P.R.Ramachander Sir, who have provided the English translation of the stotra.

Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram dedicated to the feet of Lord Lakshmi Nrsimha.

Lyrics of Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram – Lakshmi Nrsimha Prayer

Srimat Payonidhi Nikethana Chakra Pane,
Bhogeendra Bhoga Mani Rajitha Punya Moorthe,
Yogeesa Saswatha Saranya Bhabdhi Potha,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 1

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
Who lives in the ocean of milk,
Who holds the holy wheel as weapon,
Who wears the gems of the head,
Of Adhisesha as ornaments,
Who has the form of good and holy deeds,
Who is the permanent protection of sages,
And who is the boat which helps us cross,
This ocean of misery called life,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Brahmendra, Rudra Arka Kireeta Koti,
Sangattithangri Kamala Mala Kanthi Kantha,
Lakshmi Lasath Kucha Saroruha Raja Hamsa,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 2

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
Whose feet is touched by the crowns,
Of Brahma, Indra, Shiva and Sun,
Whose shining feet adds to his effulgence,
And who is the royal swan playing,
Near the breasts of Goddess Lakshmi,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Samsara Gora Gahane Charathe Murare,
Marogra Bheekara Mruga Pravardhithasya,
Aarthasya Mathsara Nidha Chain Peedithasya,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 3

Oh Great God Lakshmi Narsimha,
Oh Lord who killed the Asura called Mura,
I have been traveling in the dark forests of day to day life,
Where I have been terrified by the lion called desire,
And scorched by the heat called competition, and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Samsara Koopam Adhi Ghora Magadha Moolam,
Samprapya Dukha Satha Sarpa Samakulasya,
Dheenasya Deva Krupana Padamagadasya,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 4

Oh Great God Lakshmi Narasimha,
I have reached the very dangerous and deep,
Bottom of the well of day to day life,
And also being troubled by hundreds,
Of miseries which are like serpents,
And am really miserable and have,
Reached the state of wretchedness and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Samsara Sagara Vishala Karala Kala,
Nakra Graham Grasana Nigraha Vigrahasya,
Vyagrasya Raga Rasanormini Peedithasya,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 5

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
I have reached this wide unfathomable ocean of day to day life,
And I have been caught by black deadly,
Crocodiles called time which are killing me
And I am also afflicted by waves of passion,
And attachments to pleasures like taste and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Samasra Vrukshamagha Bheeja Manantha Karma,
Sakha Satham Karana Pathramananga Pushpam,
Aroohasya Dukha Phalitham Pathatho Dayalo,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 6

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
I have climbed the tree of worldly life,
Which grew from the seed of great sin,
Which has hundreds of branches of past karmas,
Which has leaves which are parts of my body,
Which has flowers which are the result of Venus,
And which has fruits called sorrow,
But I am falling down from it fast and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Samsara Sarpa Ghana Vakthra Bhyogra Theevra,
Damshtra Karala Visha Daghdha Vinashta Murthe,
Naagari Vahana Sudhabhdhi Nivasa Soure,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 7

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
Oh, Lord who rides on the enemy of snakes,
Oh, Lord who lives in the ocean of nectar,
The serpent of family life has opened,
Its fearful mouth with very dangerous,
Fangs filled with terrible venom,
Which has destroyed me and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Samsara Dava Dahanathura Bheekaroru,
Jwala Valee Birathi Dhighdha Nooruhasya,
Thwat Pada Padma Sarasi Saranagathasya,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 8

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
I have been scarred badly by the fire of daily life,
And even every single hair of my body,
Has been singed by its fearful flames,
And I have taken refuge in the lake of your lotus feet, and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Samsara Jala Pathithasya Jagan Nivasa,
Sarvendriyartha Badisartha Jashopamasya,
Proth Ganditha Prachoora Thaluka Masthakasya,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 9

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
I have been caught in this net of daily life,
And all my organs are caught in that web,
And the five senses which is the hook,
Tears apart my head from me, and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Samsara Bheekara Kareeendra Karabhigatha,
Nishpishta Marmma Vapusha Sakalarthi Nasa,
Prana Prayana Bhava Bhhethi Samakulasya,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 10

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
I have been struck by the fearful king of elephants,
Which is the worldly illusion, and my vital parts,
Have been completely crushed, and I suffer,
From thoughts of life and death, and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Andhasya Me Viveka Maha Danasya,
Chorai Prabho Bhalibhi Rindriya Nama Deyai,
Mohanda Koopa Kuhare Vinipathathasya,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 11

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
I have become blind because, the sense of discrimination,
Has been stolen from me by the thieves of ‘senses’,
And I who am blind, have fallen in to the deep well of passion, and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Baddhvaa Gale Yamabhataa Bahutarjayantah,
Karshhanti Yatra Bhavapaashashatairyutam Maam.
Ekaakinam Paravasham Chakitam Dayaalo
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 12

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
I have been tied by the soldiers of the God of death,
By numerous ropes of worldly attachments,
And they are dragging me along by the noose around the neck,
And I am alone, tired and afraid, and so Oh merciful one,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Lakshmi Pathe Kamala Nabha Suresa Vishno,
Vaikunta Krishna Madhu Soodhana Vishwaroopa,
Brahmanya Kesava Janardhana Chakrapane,
Devesa Dehi Krupanasya Karavalambam 13

Oh King of Devas,
Who is the Lord of Lakshmi, who has a lotus on his belly,
Who is Vishnu, the lord of all heavenly beings, who is Vaikunta,
Who is Krishna , who is the slayer of Madhu,
Who is one with lotus eyes, Who is the knower of Brahman,
Who is Kesava, Janardhana, Vasudeva,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Ekena Chakramaparena Karena Shamkha-
Manyena Sindhutanyaaamavalambya Tishhthan,
Vaame Karena Varadaabhayapadmachihnam,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 14

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
Who holds Sudarshana, the holy wheel in one hand,
Who holds the conch in the other hand,
Who embraces the daughter of ocean by one hand,
And the fourth hand signifies protection and boons, and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Samsaara Saagara Nimajjana Muhyamaanam
Diinam Vilokaya Vibho Karunaanidhe Maam,
Prahlaada Kheda Parihaara Paraavataara
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 15

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
I am drowned in the ocean of day to day life,
Please protect this poor one, oh, Lord, Oh treasure of compassion,
Just as you took a form to remove the sorrows of Prahlada, and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Prahlaada Naarada Paraashara Pundariika-
Vyaasaadi Bhaagavata Pungavah Rinnivaasa ,
Bhaktaanurakta Paripaalana Paarijaata,
Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 16

Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,
Who dwells in the hearts of great sages like Prahlada,
Narada, Parashara, Pundarika and Vyasa,
Who loves his devotees and is the wish giving tree,
That protects them, and so,
Please give me the protection of your hands.

Lakshminrisimha Charana Abja Madhuvratena
Stotram Kritam Shubhakaram Bhuvi Shankarena
Ye Tatpathanti Manujaa Haribhakti Yuktaa-
Ste Yaanti Tatpada Saroja Makhandaruupam 17

This prayer which blesses earth with good things,
Is composed by Sankara who is a bee,
Drinking deeply the honey from the lotus feet of Lakshmi Nrsimha,
And those humans who are blessed with devotion to Hari,
Will attain the lotus feet of the Brahman.

Sri Lakshmi Nrsimha Padarpanamasthu

Dedicated to the feet of Lord Lakshmi Nrsimha.