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The Essence of Puranas – Skanda Purana (Shri Lakshmi Sahasranama Stotra)
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The Essence of Puranas – Skanda Purana (Shri Lakshmi Sahasranama Stotra)
SHRI LAKSHMI SAHASRANAMA STOTRA
Harih Om/ Naamnaam
saashta sahasram cha bruhi Gaargya Maha Matey Mahaa Mahamatey, Maha Lakshmya
Maha Devyaah Bhukti Muktyartha siddhaye/ Gargya Vuvaacha: Sanat Kumara
maaseenam Dwadashaaditya sannibham, Aprucchya nyogino bhaktyaa yoginaa martha
siddhyaye/ Sarva loukika karmabhyo vimuktaanaam hitaaya vai, Bhukti Mukti
pradam japya manubruhi Dayanidhey/ Sanatkumara Bhagavansarvagnopi visheshatah,
Aastikya siddhaye nrunaam kshipra Dharmaardha saadhanam/ Khidyanti Maanavaa
ssarvey Dhanaabhavena kevalam, Siddhyanti Dhaninnasya naiva Dharmartha
Kaamanaah/ Daaridra dhwamsini naama keva Vidyaa prakeertitaa, Keva vaa Brahma
Vidyaapi kayaa Mrityurvinashyati/ Sarvaasaam saara bhuthaikaa Vidyanaam keva
Keertitaa, Pratyaksha siddhidaam Brahman taa maachakshya Daya nidhye/ ( As Maha Munis addressed Maharshi Gargya to narrate to
them the thousand and odd names of Devi Maha Lakshmi whose mere recitation
should bestow worldly fulfillment and post-life redemption, in reply Gargya
Maharshi addressesd Sanat Kumara, the Brahma Manasaa Putra, who was like the
famous *‘Dwadashaadityas’ or Twelve Suns in a Single Form, to enlighten
since the latter was an Embodiment of the Knowledge of Chaturvidha Purusharthas
or the Four Essential Human Aspirations viz. Dharma or Virtue, Artha or
the Means of Accomplishment, Kaama or Objectives , and finally Moksha or
the Final Redemption.
[* Dwadashadityas are Indra, Dhata ,
Parjanya, Mitra, Aryama, Pusha, Shakra, Varuna, Bhaga, Twashta,
Viviswan , Amshuman and Vishnu as per Brahma Purana].
Gargya Maharshi further requested Sanat
Kumara that the great opulence of Maha Lakshmi’s names was such as to
guide the Worthy to follow Virtue , that Wealth was the most essential
input to lead to Dharma and through it to achieve the Final Goal of
Salvation. Saadhu prushtham Maha Bhaaga
Sarva Loka Hithaishinaam, Mahataamesha Dharmascha naanyeshaa miti mey matih/
Brahma Vishnu Maha Deva Mahendraadi Mahaatmabhih, Samproktam Kathayaa myadya
Lakshmi Naama Sahasrakam/ Yasyocchaarana maatrena Daaridryaanmuchyatey Narah,
Kim punasstajjapaa jnaapee Sarveshtaarthaa nnavaapnuyat/ (Sanat
Kumara readily agreed to describe the names of Maha Lakshmi in the interest of
Universal Welfare since indeed such requests would occur only to Distinct
Category of Persons. The Lakshmi Sahasra Naama was earlier commended by Brahma,
Vishnu, Maha Deva and Mahendra as its mere recitation would destroy poverty and
fulfill all kinds of human objectives).
Asya Shri Lakshmi
Divya Sahasra Naama Stotra Mahaamantrasya; Ananda Kardama Chiklitendiraa
Sutaadayo Mahatmaano Maharshayah; Anushthupcchandah; Vishnu Maayaa Shaktih;
Maha Lakshmih Shri Paraa Devataah; Maha Lakshmi prasaada dwaaraa Sarveshtaartha
Siddhyarthey Japey vinigohah; kraamityaadi shadanga Nyaasah/ (This recitation of Lakshmi Sahasra Naama Maha Mantra is
commended by Maharshis Anada and Kardama, sons of Chikleendra; is composed in
Anushthup-Chanda; Vishnu Maya is the Shakti that propels it; Maha Lakshmi is
the Over-All Supreme Goddess; the Objective is the Achievement of
all-rounded Realization; and the Japa and Nyasa is of the Unification of
Limbs and Thoughts).
Dhyaana: Padmanabha Priyam
Devim Padmakshim Padmavaasineem, Padma Vaktraam Padma Hastaam Vandey
Padmaamaharnisham/ Purnendu Bimba Vadanaam Ratnaabharana Bhushitaam/
Varadaabhaya hastaabhyaam Dhyaayecchandra Sahodareem/ Ichaa Rupaam
Bhagavatassacchida –ananda Rupinee, Sarvajnaam sarva Jananeem Vishnu
Vakashathalaalayaam/Yathopadesham Mula Mantram Japitwaa Yathaakramam Devyai
Samarpya, Tatasshaambhavi Mudrayaa Bhru madhye lakshya manusandhaaya Sahasra
Naama Stotram Japet/
(Salutations to You Mother!You are the
beloved of Padmanabha or the Lotus- Stalked Vishnu. You are the Lotus Eyed,
Lotus Faced, Lotus-Handed, Lotus-Smiled and Lotus Surrounded Devi! You have the
Countenance of a fully blossomed Moon; the most tastefully ornamented Figure of
all; the renowned Sister of Chandra; always carrying a protective hand sign to
all of your Devotees; sporting any Body-Form that you desire; the Omniscient;
the Mother of all Beings; and the Permanent Resident of Maha Vishnu’s
Chest ! Now, may I meditate you with utmost attention and dedication,
observing unification of my physical limbs and inner vision right on my
Forehead betwixt my Eye Brows!)
Nityaagataananta
Nityaa Nandini Jana Ranjani, Nitya Prakaashini chaiva Swaprakasha Swarupini/
Maha Lakshmirmahakaali Maha Kanya Saraswati, Bhogavaibhava Sandhatri
Bhaktanugrahakarini/ Ishaavashya MahaMayaa Maha Devi Maheswari,Hrillekhaa
Paramaa ShaktirMaatrukaabeejarupini/ Nityaanandaa Nityabodha Naadini
Janamodini, Satyapratyayani chaiva Swaprakashaatmarupini/ Tripura Bhairavi
Vidyaa Hamsaa Vaagiswari Shiva, Vaagdevicha MaharaatrirKalaratrirstrilochana/
Bhadrakali Karaalicha Mahakaali Tilottama, Kaali Karaalavaktraam Kamaakshi
Kamadaa Shubha/ Chandika Chandarupeshaa Chamundaa Chakradharini,
Trailokyajanani Devi Trailokya Vijayottama/ SiddhaLakshmih KriyaLakshmirloka
Lakshmi Prasadini,Pratyangiradharaa Vela Lokamataharipriya/ Parvati Parama Devi
Brahma Vidyaa Pradaayani, Arupaa Bahurupaacha Virupaa Vishwa rupini/ Pancha
Bhutaatmikaa Vaani Pancha Bhutaatmika Paraa/
( Devi! You are the ever Dynamic and is
always on the Move; the Infinite and Ever Lasting; The Origin of Joy and the
Source of Contentment to one and all; The Ever Lustrous and the Self-Radiant;
You are the Supreme Maha Lakshmi or the Embodiment of Prosperity; Maha Kali or
the Supreme Power; Maha Kanya or the Epitome of Virginity; Saraswati or the
Source of Learning; Bhoga Vaibhava Sandhatri or the Bestower of Affluence and
Luxury; Bhaktanugraha Karini or the Provider of Kindness to the Devotees;
Ishaavasya or the Omni-Present; Maha Maya or the Great Illusion; Maha Devi or
the Supreme Goddess; Maheswari or the Distinguished Spouse of Maheshwara;
Hrullekha or The Seed of the Letter Hreem; Parama Shakti the Ultimate Energy
and Matrukaa Beja Rupini or Mother-Seed of Existence in Totality; the Ever
Blissful; the Permanent Instructor; the Originator of Musical Notes; the
Greatest Entertainer to humanity; the Embodiment of Truth; the Extraordinary
Form of Self-Radiance; the Tripureswari being the spouse of Maha Deva; Bhairavi
the wife of Bhairava; the Symbol of Vidya or Knowledge; Hamsa or the Emblem of
Purity; Vaagiswari or the Queen of Learning; Shiva or the Better Half of
Ishwara or the Sign of Propitiousness; Vaagdevi the Power of Speech; Maharatri
the Symbol of Pralaya; Kalaratri the Mark of Deluge; Trilochana or the Three
Eyed Representation of Satvika-Rajasika-Tamasika features; Bhadrakali or the
Great Protector; Karali the Awesome; Maha Kali the Terminator; Tilottama the
most attractive; Kaali the Destroyer; Karala Vaktraam or of the Dreadful
Countenance; Kamakskhi or of the Most Spellbinding Looks; Kaamada the Fulfiller
of Desires; Shubha or the Bestower of Propitiousness; Chandika or Ever Irate;
Chandarupesha or the Form of Dreadfulness; Chamunda the Destroyer of the Demon
by that name; Chakradharini or the Possessor of the Wheel of Destiny; Trailokya
Janani or the Mother Figure of the Three Worlds; Devi! Trilokya Vijayottama or
the Victory Symbol of the Three Worlds: Siddha-Kriya-Loka Lakshmi or the Laksmi
of Stability, Action and of all the Lokas; Prasaadini the Bestower;
Pratyangira or the Representation of Terror; Dhara or the Symbol of
Endurance like of Bhudevi; Vela or the Sign of Time; Loka Maata or the
Mother of the Universe; Hari Priya or the Beloved of Sri Hari; Parvati the
Consort of Shiva; Parama Devi the Outstanding of the Womanhood; Brahma
Vidya Pradayani or the Conferrer of Brahma Vidya or of the Unique Awareness of
the Highest Knowledge; Arupa or the Formless; Bahu Rupa, yet the Assumer of
Endless Forms of Beings; Virupa or the Negation of any Form; Pancha Bhutaatmika
or the Epitome of The Five Elements of Earth-Water-Illumination-Ether-and the
Sky; Vani the Voice and Para or the One Far Beyond the Five Elements! )
Kalika Panchika Vaagmi
Havih Pratyadhi Devata, Deva Mata Sureshana Veda Garbhambika Dhriti/ Sankhyaa
Jaatih Kriya Shaktih Prakrutirmohini Mahi,Yagnavidya Mahavidya Guhyavidya
Vibhavari/ JyotishmatiMahaMaata Sarvamantraphalarada,Daaridradhwamishini Devi
Hrudayagrandhi bhedini/ Sahasraadityasamkaashaa Chandrika Chandrarupini,
Gayatri Somasambhutissavitri Pranavatmika/ Shaankari Vaishnavi Braahmi
Sarvadeva namaskruta,Sevya Durgaa Kuberaakshi Karavira nivashini/ Jayaa Vijayaa
chaiva Jayanti cha-apararajita, Kubjika Kaalika Shastri Veena Pustaka dhaarini/
SarvagjnaShaktih ShriShaktirBrahmaVishnuShivaatmika, Ida Pingalikamadhyaa
Mrinalatanturupini/ Yagneshani Prathaa Daksha Dakshina Sarvamohini,Ashtanga
Yogini Devi Nirbeeja Dhyanagochara/ SarvaTirthasthita Shuddha Sarva Parvata
Vasini,VedaShastra Prama Devi Shadangaadi Padakrama/ Shivaadhatri Shubhaananda
Yagnakarmaswarupini, Vratini Menakadevi Brahmaani Brahmacharini/
(Devi Kalika assuming Dark Complexion!
Panchika or manifested by the Five Elements; Vaagmi or the Solo Voice; Havih or
the Form of Cooked Rice as an oblation to Agni; Pratyadhidevata or the
Guardian Deity of Devas; Deva Maata or Mother Goddess; Sureshaana or the
Empress of Devas; Veda Gabha or the Conceiver of Vedas; Ambika; Dhruti or the
Endurer; Snankhya or the Source of Arithmatic and of Numericals; Jaati or the
One who classifies groups of Society; Kriya Shakti or of Controller
of Action; Prakriti- the Nature or Maya; Mohini or the Eternal Enticer or the
Magician ‘par excellence’; Mahi or the Great Earth; Yagna Vidya-Maha Vidya-Guhya
Vidya: the Supreme Know- how of Yagnas, the Possessor of All Round
Knowledge and the Fund of Concealed Knowledge; Vibhavari or the Dispeller
of Darkness or Ignorance; Jyotishmati or the Giant Fund of Luminosity;
the Supreme Mother; Sarva Mantra Phala Prada or the bestower of the Fruits of
Mantras; Daaridra- dhwamsini; Devi! Hridaya Granthi bhedini or the one capable
of terminating the intricate chords of anybody’s heart; Devi! You are the
effulgence and radiation of thousands of Sun Gods; yet Cool like Moonshine as
Chandrika herself; you are Devi Gayatri, Somasambhuti or the Wearer of Moon as
a Crescent; Savitri the Mother of Vedas; the Omkara Swarupini; Shankari;
Vaishnavi; Braahmi; The One Saluted by all the Devas; Served with reverence by
Durga Herself; Kuberakshi or whose mere glances would make a person
prosperous; Karavira nivasini or the Dweller of the charming ‘Karavira’
flowers; the Triumphant; the Ever Victorious; the Great Winner; and the
Undefeatable; the Bala Swaripini; Kaalika Devi; Shastri the Erudite; the Ever
Carrier of Books and Veena the Stringed Instrument; the Sarvagna Shakti
or the Powerful Goddess of All-Round Knowledge; Shri Shakti or the
Paramount Power backed up by Brahma-Vishnu and Shivaatmas; ‘Idaa-Pingalika
Madhya Mrinala Tantu Rupini’: Devi Lakshmi is akin to the subtle ‘Nadis’ or the
interior veins of human body (like the tubular stalk of a plant) signifying the
stages of Ashtanga Yoga; Yagneshani or the Head of Yagnas; Prathaa or the
Celebrity; Diksha or the one who enables to perform Yagnas; Sarva Mohini or the
All-Alluring; *Ashtanga Yogini or She who is realisable by Ashtanga Yoga only .
[*Ashtanga Yoga briefly constitutes the
Eight Steps of Yama or Morality, Niyama or Discipline, Asana or the Right
Posture of Seating, Pranayama or the Control of Life Force, Pratyahara or
Withdrawal of Senses from Worldly Desires, Dharana or Hold-Up of Concentration,
Dhyana or Focussed Meditation and finally the Samadhi or Alignment of the Self
with the Supreme]
Nirbeeja Dhyana Gochara or the One who
is perceptible by the climactic meditation beyond Beeja Shakti or by the
Mantrik Words like ‘Hreem’ ‘Shrim’ etc.; Sarva Tirtha Sthita or the Dweller of
the various Tirthas; Shuddha or the Symbol of High Purity; Sarva Parvata
Vaasini; Veda Shastra Prada or the Unique Enlightener of Vedas and
Shastras; Devi! Shadaangaadi Padakramaa or the Classifier of the *Veda
Shadangaas or Six Branches of Vedas viz. Siksha, Chandas, Nirukta, Jyotisha,
Vyakarana and Kalpa; Shiva or the imparter of Auspicious -ness; Dhaatri or the
Bestower; Shubhaananda or the Provider of Pure Joy; Yagna Karma Swaripini or
the Manifestation of Yagna Karyas; Vratini or the End-Receiver of Sacrifices;
Menaka Devi or the Eminent Daughter of Menaka viz. Parvati; Brahmaani or the
Great Shakti of Brahma Deva viz. Saraswati; Brahmachaarini or the Practitioner
of high Celibacy).
Ekaaksharaparaa Taara
Bhavabandha Vinashani,Vishwambharaa Dhaara Niraadhaaradhika Swara/ Raakaa
Kuhuramaavasya Purnimaanumati dyutih,Sinivaali Shiva vashya Vaishvadevi
Pishangila/ Pippalaacha Vishalakshi Rakshoghni Vrishtikaarini,Dushtavidraavini
Devi Sarvopadravanashani/ Sharada Sharasandhaana Sarvashastra
swarupini,YuddhamadhyasthitaDevi Sarvabhutaprabhanjani/ Ayuddhaa Yuddharupaacha
Shantaashantiswarupini, Ganga Sarawati Veni Yamuna Narmadaapaga/
Samudravasanaavasa Brahmandashrenimekhala,Panchavaktradashabhuja Suddhasphatika
sannibha/ RaktaaKrishna sitaapeeta Sarvavarnanirishvari, Kaalika Chakrika Devi
Satyaatu Vatukaasthita/ Taruni Varuni Naari Jyeshthaa Devi Sureswara, Vishwambharadhara
Kartri Galargala Vibhanjani/ Sandhyaaraatrirdivaa
jyotsnaakalakashthanimeshika,UrviKatyayaniShubhra Samsaraarnava taarini/ Kapila
keelikaashokaa Mallika Nava Mallika, Devika Nandikaa Shantaa bhanjikaa bhaya
bhanjika/
(Devi! You are the One Word OM
that could negotiate us through the Ocean of Dejection and deliver us from the
shackles of ‘Samsara’; the whole Universe is hinged and held on you but you are
supportless yourself; Adhiswara or Beyond Comprehension; You are the Raaka or
the Brightest Moon; Kuhu or the Deity of Full Moon; Amavasya the
harbinger of the Shukla Paksha or the impending phase of brightening Moon;
Purnima or the Full Bloom Moon itself; Anumati or the one giving consent to the
Full Moon; Dhruti: the Sustainer of the Brilliance; Sinivali or heralder of New
Moon; Shiva the Symbol of Auspiciousness; Vashya or the Magnetic Force
that one gets succumbed to; The representation of *Vaishwa Devas;
for Kamya Shraddhas; Kaama and Kaala in
Naimittika Shraddhas; Pururava-Ardrava for Parvana Shraddhas; Satya and Vasu in
Sapindikarana and Naimittika Shraddhas; Kratu and Daksha are the Vaishwa Devas
and so on]
Pishangila or of Indulgent Physique and
of Lenient Nature; Pippala or of the Massive Form of a Banyan Tree providing
relief and shade; Vishalakshi or the Broad Eyed and Visioned; Rakshoghni or the
Demolisher of Evil Forces; Vrishti Karini ot the very cause of Excellent Rains
and Crops; Dushta Vidarini or the Dispeller of Immoralities; Devi! You are the
Sarvopadrava naashani or the Great Distress Shooter; Sharada or the
Bestower of Insight and Perception; Shara sandhana: The One ever-ready to press
bow and arrows; Sarva Shastra Swarupini or the Profile of all kinds of
Destructive Weaponry; Yuddha Madhya Sthita or the Central Figure of
Battles and Sarva Bhuta Prabhanjani or the Terminator of all Evil Elements;
Ayuddha or by yourself not prone to Battles; Yuddha rupa or never unhesitant to
assume the Fierce Form of Destruction; but basically you are the Shanata or of
Cool temperament and Shanta Swarupini or the Symbol of Peace; Devi! You are the
Representation of the Holy Rivers like Ganga-Sarasvati-Veni-Yamuna-Narmada; you
are the Form of Oceans and indeed of the Totality of the Worlds ornamented with
Mountains as your waist-girdle; *Pancha Vaktra or the Representation of Five
Faces of Shiva ;
[ *Aghora looking Southwards, Ishaana
looking North East, Tat Purusha visioning East, Vamadeva who is North-Faced and
Sadyojata facing the West]; *Dasha Bhuja or of Ten Hands [* Adya Shakti, Shiva
Shakti, Traana /Tri Bhuvana, Maha Lakshmi, Pancha Tatwa Shakti, Narayani,
Savitri, Ananda , Nava Durga and Vijaya Shakti];
Shuddha Sphatika Sannibha or the Devi
who sparkles like a transcluent crystal; Devi! You assume various complexions
of blood-red, black, white, yellow and so on; you are Nireeshwari or the
Goddess beyond bounds; Kaalika; Chakrika or the Bhagavati residing in Shri
Chakra; Satyaa or of the Emblem of Truth; Vatuka or Brahmacharini; Taruni or an
adolescent girl; Varuni or the Varuna Shakti; Naari or a fulfledged female;
Jyeshtha Devi or the Elder Sister of Lakshmi who stands for Poverty and Misery;
Sureshwari or the Empress of Devas; Vishwambhara Dhara or the Omni Present and
the Clutch of the entire Universe; Kartri or the Emblem of Action; Galaargala
vibhanjani or the sifter of poison and a clear throat in figurative sense, ie.
the Distinguisher of Evil and Virtue; You are the Sandhya or the dawn / dusk;
Ratri or night; Diva or day time; Jyotsna or Moon-lit night; Kala-Kashtha-Nimeshika
or the Kaalamaana or Time Calculation comprising kaashta / five nimeshas; Urvi
or the Bhu Devi; Katyayani of the * Nava Durgas viz Uma, Katyayani, Gauri,
Kaali, Haimavati, Ishwari, Bhadra Kaali, Chandi and Durga; Shubhra or the
Symbol of Purity; Samsaaraarnava Taarini or the One who could reach a person to
safety through the endless Ocean of Samsaara; Kapila or of red complexion;
Keelika or the fulcrum of Existence; Ashoka or the Negation of Despondency;
Mallika as the flower of cleanliness and fragrance; Nava Mallika or the garland
knit with fresh flowers; Devika or a Baby Goddess; Nandika who turns any body
happy; Shanta the Sign of Composure and Self Control; Bhanjika the smasher of
impediments and distresses; Bhaya Bhanjika or the destroyer of fears and
obstacles.)
Koushiki Vaidiki Devi Rupaapaadikaatibha, Digvastra Navavastraa cha
Kanyaka Kamalodbhavaa/ Shrisoumyalakshanaatita Durgaa
Sutraprabhodikaa,Shraddhaamedhaakrutih pragnaadharanevacha/
Shrutissmritirdhrutirdhanyaa Bhutirishtirmanishini, Viraktirvyapini Mayaa
Sarvamayaaprabhanjani/ Mahendri Mantrini Simhichendrajaala Swarupini,
Avasthaatraya Nirmuktaa Gunatraya vivarjitaa/ Ishanatraya nirmuktaa Sarvaroga
vivarjita, Yogidhyaanaata gamyacha Yogadhyana paraayana/ Trayi Shikaa
Viseshajnaa Vedanta Jnaanarupini, Bharati Kamalaabhaasha Padma Padmavati
kritih/ Gautami Gomati Gauricheshaanaa Hamsavaahini,Narayaniprabhadhaara
Jahnavi Shankaraatmaja/ Chitraghanta
SunandashrirmanaviShankaratmaja,StambhiniKshobhiniMaariBhramini Shatrumarini/
Mohini Dweshini Veera Aghoraa Rudrarupini, Rudraikaadashani Punya Kalyani
Laabhakarini/
DevaDurgaMahaDurgaSwapnaDurgaashtabhairavi,Suryachandragnirupachagrahanakshatrarupini/
Bindunaada kalaatitaa Bindunaada kalaatmikaa/ DashaVayujaakaaraa
Kalaashodashasamyuta/
(Koushiki or the Manifestation of Devi
Parvati; Vaidiki or the Personification of Vedas; Devi! You are the Shakti of
Surya; Rupaadhika or the One beyond Form and Substance; Atibha or far above
comprehension; Digvastra or clad by the Ten Divine Directions of North-East-South-West-North
East- South East-North West-South West-Skyward-Downward; Nava Vastra or Dressed
by Clothes of Novelty; Kanyaka or Virgin; Kamalodbhava or Materialised from a
Lotus; Shri or Bhagavati named Devi Lakshmi; Soumya Lakshana or of Tranquil
Features; Ateeta Durga or the Insurmountable Fortress; Sutra prabhodika or the
Famed Teacher of Veda Sutras and their Interpretations; Shraddha or Forbearance
and Fortitude; Medha or Intellect; Kruti or Configuration; Pragna or the
Faculty of Self-Realisation; Dharana or the Capability of Memory; Kanti or
Effulgence; Shruti-Smriti-Dhruti-Dhanya or the Originator-Sustainer- Approver
of Vedas and Shastras; Bhuti or the Creator of Prosperity; Ishti or the
Initiator of the Sacred Homa Karyas; Manishini or the Provider of Descretion
and Practical Sense; Virati or the Detached or Disconnected from Mundane
Activities; Vyapini or the All-Pervasive; Maya the Great Illusion; Sarva Mayaa
Prabhanjani or the Destroyer of all Misconceptions and Deceptions; Devi! You are
indeed superior to Mahendra; Mantrini or the Administrator of all Mantras
and hymns; Simhi or the fierce Lioness that encounters all kinds of Evil;
Indrajaala Swarupini or the Portrait of all types of Supernatural Charms and
Skills; Avasthaatraya nirmukta or the Negation / Contradiction of the Natural
Features of Jagriti-Nidra-Swapna or Awakeness-Sleep and Dreams; Gunatraya
vivarjita or the Subduer of the Satwika-Raajasika-Tamasika Gunas; Ishanatraya
nirmukta or the Conqueror of Natural Aspirations of Wealth-Health-Fame; Sarva
Roga Vivarjita or the vanquisher of diseases and physical infirmities; Yogi
dhyaanaanta gamya or the Ultimate Goal of Yogic Meditation; Yoga dhyana
parayana or the Unique Practioner of Yoga Dhyana; Trayishikhaa or the possessor
of three tresses of hairs viz. the Ruk-Yajur-Sama Vedas; Vedanta Jnana
Rupini or the Paramount Expert in the Knowledge of Vedangas as afore mentioned;
Bharati or Saraswati Devi; Kamala or Devi Lakshmi whose Emblem is a Lotus;
Bhasha the Incarnation of Language or the Expression of Ideas and Thoughts;
Padma the manifestation of Lotus; Padmavati or the One seated and
surrounded by Lotuses; Kriti or the consequence of a Deed; Goutami the
Offspring of Goutama Muni; Gomati materialised in the Form of a Sacred River;
Gauri the Sign of Whiteness or Purity viz. Parvati renamed since she did
Tapasya to change her body complexion from Darkness to Fairness; Ishani the
Queen of Ishana Direction / North East or the Spouse of Ishwara; Hamsavahini or
the One riding on Swan; Narayani; Prabhadhaara the incessent flow of
Illumination; Jahnavi or the daughter of Jahnu Muni in the Form of Holy Ganga;
Shankaraatmaja or the materialised Soul of Maha Deva; Chitra Ghanta or the
Inimitable Bell that warns the Wicked and guides the Virtuous; Sunanda or the
Benefactor of Delight; Shri ot the Icon of Opulence; Maanavi the daughter of
Manu or the Perfection of Womanhood; Stambhini or the Symbol of Perpetuity;
Kshobini or the Fuming Dissenter of Immorality; Maarini the demolisher of
Evil; Bhraamini or the Turner of the Wheel of Fortunes; Shatru Marini or the
unsparing eradicator of the Opponents; Mohini the Mesmeriser; Dweshini the
Detester of any thing wreched; Veera the Pictogram of Bravery; Aghora the
opposite of dreadfulness or of pleasantness; Rudra rupini or the
Personification of Catastrophe; Rudraikadashani or of the Unified
Presentation of *Eleven Rudras ;
*viz. Mahan, Mahatma, Matimaan,
Bhishana, Bhayankara, Ritudhwaja, Urthwakesha, Pingalaksha, Rucha, Shuchi and
Kaalagni; Punya or the Resultant Fruits of Virtue; Kalyani the Profile of
Auspiciousness; Laabha Karini or the Provider of Earnings and Proceeds;
Deva Durga or Insurmountable even to Devas; Maha Durga or the Profile of
Inexplicability; Swapna Durga or the Utmost Mystery even in Dreams;[
alternatively explained as the Great Enigma unknown in reality or wakefulness,
or in the stage of sleep or in dreams];
*Ashta Bhairavi;
[*Mahakali worshipped for Shani Dosha,
Neela Saraswati for Brihaspati Dosha, Chhinna mastaka worshipped for
determination, Lalitha Tripura Sundari or Shodashi to correct Budha
Dosha, Tripura Bhairavi / Kaala Bhairavi to accomplish Success, Dhumavati or
Alakshmi worshipped by way of Black Magic, and Bagalamukhi or Peetaambari
prayed to for the success of Legal Cases. In addition, Matangi is
worshipped to resolve family problems and Kamala Devi to alleviate Shukra
Dosha];
Suryachandraagni Rupa or Devi Lakshmi
possesses three eyes of Sun-Moon-Agni; Graha Nakhatra Rupini or the
Representation of Planets and Stars on the Sky; Bindu Naada Kalaateeta or
far beyond the comprehension of a Bindu or Dotted Point on a Surface in
Arithmatic or a minute note or mark of Naada or Sound Wave; yet
Devi! You are the Bindunaada kalaatmika or very much situated in the Bindu
as well as the minute sound! *Dasha Vayu Jayaakaara!You are the conqueror
of Ten Kinds of Wind Energy ;
[* comprising five types of Vayu viz.
Praana or breathing vital Air; Apaana or Elimination of waste; Udaana or Sound
producing; Samana or digestive and Vyana which enables muscular movement of
expansion and contraction; and five more Upa Vayus viz. Naaga for blurping;
Kuram for blinking; Devadutta for yawning; Krikala for sneezing and
Dhananjaya for opening and closing heart valves]
*Kalaashodasha samyuta: Devi Lakshmi
involves sixteen Kalas or Phases of Chandra from Amavashya (New Moon) upto
Purnima (Full Moon); [ It is also stated that there are Shodasha Matrikas too
viz. Gouri Padma Shachi Medha Savitri
Vijayaa Jayaa, Devasena Swadhaa Swaahaa Maaturey LokaMaturey, Shanti Pushti
Dhruti Tushti Kula Devata Atma Devatah/]
Kaashyapi Kamaladevi
Naadachakranivashini,Mridhadhaaraa Sthiraa Guhyaa Devika Chakrarupini/ Avidya
Sharvari Bhunja Jambhasura nibarhani, Shrikaya Shrikala Shubhra Karma nirmula
karini/ Adilakshmirgunaadhara Panchabrahmatmikaparaa,Shrtitirbrahmamukhavaasa
Sarvasampattirupini/ Mritasanjivani Maitri Kamini Kamavarjita,Nirvana margadaa
Devi Hamsini Kaalikaa Kshamaa/ Saparya Guninibhinna Nirgunaakhandita
Shubha,SwaminiVediniShakya Shambhavi Chakradhaarini/ DandiniMundini Vyaghri
Shikhini Somasamhatih,Chintamanischidanandaa Panchabaanaprabodhini/
BanashrenissahasrakshiSahasrabhujapaaduka,SandhyabalistrisandhyakyaBrahmandamanibhushana/
Vasavi Vaaruni Sevaa Kulikaa Mantraranjani, Jitapranaswarupaacha Kantaa Kamya
Varapradaa/ Mantrabrahmana Vidyarthaa Naadarupa
havishmati,Atharvanisshrutisshunyaakalpanaavarjitaa Sati/ Sattaajatih
pramameyaapramitih pranahagatih, Aparna Panchavarnaacha Sarvadaa Bhuvaneshwari/
(Devi! Kashyapi the daughter of Kashyapa Muni; Kamala Devi;You are the permanent resident of Shri Chakra from where emerges the Omkara Shabda eternally; Mridhaadhaara or the hold of Maha Deva himself; Sthira or Everlasting; Guhya or the most confidential; Devika! Chakra rupini or of the Form of Shri Chakra; Avidya or Ignorance which again is your Creation too; Sharvari or your own display of darkness in the nights; Bhunja or surfeit with physical joys; Shambasura nibarhini or the slayer of Shambhasura by assuming the Swarupa of Indra; Shrikaya with high propensity of acquiring prosperity; Shri Kala or the Symbol of Chatusshashti Kalas or Art Forms; Shubhra or the paragon of Cleanliness; Karma nirmula karini or the negation of Activities and Affections; Adi Lakshmi or the basic incarnation of Maha Lakshmi presided by *Ashta Lakshmis viz. Dhanya-Dhairya-Santana, Vijaya-Vidya-Bhagya- Gaja and Vara Lakshmis; Gunaadhaara or the Primary Support for the Tri- Gunas of Satvika- Rajasika-Tamasika nature; *Pancha Brahmatmika paraa or beyond the Swarupas of Brahma-Vishnu-Rudra-Ishana-Sadashivas; Shruti or the Embodiment of Vedas; Brahma Mukhaa -vaasa or the One as Saraswati residing right on the face of Brahma; Sarva Sampatti kaarini or the Provider of all types of wealth ; Mrita Sanjeevani or the One who could revive the life of the dead; Maitri or Devi you are the personification of pure friendship; Kaamini or of intense craving; yet Kama varjita or the One fully devoid of desires; Nirvana maargada or the beacon light of the path towards Salvation; Devi! Hamsini or Hamsa the Representation of Spotlessness; Kalika! Kshama or the Image of forbearance; Saparya or the most worthy of worship with *Shodashopachaaras[*or the proverbial Sixteen Services like Aavahana-Aasana- Padya-Arghya- Achamaniya-Shudhodaka Snaana Naivedyadaka-Vastra-Pushpa- Gandha-Dhupa-Deepa- Naivedya- Taambula-Neerajana-Prarthanaas].
Gunini or the Fund of Excellent Traits; Bhinna or the Distinguished or Outstanding; Nirguna or Devoid of Characteristics; Akhandita or Fully Integrated or Composite; Shubha or the Auspicious; Swamini or the Illustrious Master of Life; Vedini or the One who indeed is recognizable through appropriate means like Dhyana, Yoga and devotion; Shambhari the Maya or the colossal hallucination; Chakra dharini or the Devi ever existent in the Huge Wheel of Samsara; Dandini the Unsparing Punisher; Mundini the wearer of slashed wicked heads as a garland; Vyaghri or the ferocious hunter of crooks; Shikhini or the Ever-Charming and Proud Peahen; Soma samhati or the own sister of Chandradeva; Chintaamni or the fulfiller of each and every wish; Chidananda or the Ever Happy; Pancha Bana Prabodhini or the Utiliser the legendary *Five Arrows of Flowers (viz. Harshan, Rohan, Mohan, Soshan and Maran stated to have been gifted by Brahma to his son Pushpavan or Manmatha instumental to Shiva’s wedding to Parvati at the latter’s risk of his own Life!); Bana Shreni or the One with endless stock of Arrows ready for use against the Evil Powers; Sahasraakshi or the Devi with myriad eyes to discover traces of malevolence; Sahasra bhuja paduka or the Devi with her countless hands and feet ready to pounce on the malicious; Sandhyavali or the Controller of three Sandhyas viz. morning-noon-evening; Tri Sandhyabhyaa or the bright manifestation of the Three Sandhyas; Brahmanda mani mekhala or the One who has Universe as her girdle as an ornament; Vasavi or the might of Indradeva; Vaaruni Seva has the services of the capability of Varunadeva at her disposal; Kulika or of excellent family lineage; Mantraranjani or the One who is thrilled by the chanting of Matras; Jitaprana Swarupaacha or of the Swarupa that conquers the Inner Souls of her devotees; Kanta or has the bewitching effect on all the Souls; Kamya Varaprada or the One that grants the desires of each and everybody; Mantra Brahmana Vidyarthaa or the Scholar-Student of BrahmaVidya Mantra; Naadarupa or the Everlasting Expression of Sound called Omkara; Havishmati or the One who makes oblations of Havis to Agnideva; Atharvani Shruti of the Chaturvedas viz. Ruk-Yajur-Saama-Atharva Vedas; Shunya or Devi you are the Form of Nothingness and mere Maya; Kalpanaa Varjita or The Reality without Fanciful Imagination; Sati the Illustrative Spouse of Maha Deva called Dakshayani who was offended by her father’s negligence to her husband and resorted to Self-Immolation only to be reborn as Parvati; Sattaa Jaatih or belonging to the lineage of Aristocracy and Nobility, Devi is of ‘Pramameya’ characteristic or capable of assessement of the sincerity of her devotees; She is ‘Apramita’ or has no frontier- limitations; Pranadaa or Life Provider and the Gati or the destiny and the Last Rufuge! Devi! You are Aparna or Parvati, Pancha Varna or of Five Complexions; Sarvadaa or the fulfiller of every wish; *Bhuvaneshwari or the Queen of Chaturdasha Lokas (Fourteen Bhuvanas viz Seven Adholokas of Atala, Vitala, Sutala,Talaatala, Mahatala, Rasatala and Paatalas besides the Sapta Lokas of Bhuloka, Swarloka, Maharloka, Janarloka, Tapoloka and Satyaloka).
Trailokyamohini Vidyaa Sarvabhartri Kshar aakshara, Hiranyavarna Harini Sarvopadravanaashani/ Kaivalyapadavirekha Suryamandalasamsthita,SomamandalamadhyasthaaVahnimandala samsthitaa/ VayumandalamadhyastaVyomamandalasamsthitaChakrikachakramadhyasthaChakramargapravartini Kokila kulachakresha pakshatih panktipaavani, Sarva Siddhantamargastha Shadvarnaavara varjita/ Shata Rudraharaahantri Sarvasamharanakaarini, Purusha Pourushi tushtissarva tantra prasutikaa/ Arthanaarishwari Devi Sarva Vidyapradaayani, Bhargavi Yaajushi Vidya Sarvopanishadaasthitaa/ Vyomakeshaakhilapraanaa Panchakoshavilakshana,Panchakoshatmika Pratyakpanchatmika Shivaa/ Jarajjaraa Janitri cha Panchakarmaprasutika,Vaagdevyaabharanaakaaraa Sarvakamyasthita sthitih/ AshtaadashachatusshashthipeethikaVidyayayuta,KaashikaakarshanashyaamaaYakshinikinnareswari/ Ketakimallikaashokaa Varaahi Dharanidhruva,Naarasimhimahograsya Bhaktaanaamaartinaashani/
(Devi! You are the supreme enchantress of the Trilokas or the Adho-Bhu-Urthva Lokas; the Incarnation of Vidya; Sarva Bhatri or the Preserver of One and All; Ksharaakshara or the Transient yet the Everlasting Universe; Hiranya Varna or the Gold Complexioned Entity of Distinction; Haarini or the Slayer of the Immoral; Sarvopadrava Naashani or the Extinguisher of all Calamities; Kaivalya Padavi Rekha or the Periphery of the Path of Kaivalya; You occur in the Surya Mandala; You are right at the Center of Chandra Mandala; You exist in the Agni Mandala; You are again right in the Center of Vayu Mandala and also happen to be in the Vyoma (Sky) Mandala; You are Chakrika or the Wheel of Destiny; the Chakra Madhyastha or the Center of the Wheel and Chakra Marga Pravartini or the One who travels inside as also Regulates the Wheel as its axis; Devi! You are like a Koel and all the Living Beings in Creation like Koels imitate and simply follow the regulations laid by you; Pakshatih or You are the Form of Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha alike; Pankti pavani or the Liberator and Sanctifier of the Ongoing Generation of humanity; Sarva Siddhanta Margastha or the One who laid down the paths of Theories and Practices; Shadvarna or the One who is possessive of Six Complexions of Blue- Black-Red-Orange-Yellow and Green; Vara Varjita as She requires no boons but bestows them; Shata Rudra Hara or the Sacred names of Hundred Rudras [as given in Skanda -Linga-Shiva Puranas and Viveka Chintaamani]; Hantri the destroyer of the Sinful; Sarva Samhara karini or the Terminator of Srishti at the time of Pralaya; Purusha or the Sanatani of Creation; Pourushi or of the Maha Shakti; Tushti or the Emblem of Happiness; Sarva Tantra Prasutika or the One who gave birth to All kinds of Tantras; Artha Naareeswari esablishing firmly that Parameshwara is both Purusha and Prakriti; Devi! You are the Vidya your self and the bestower of Vidya in all branches of Knowledge; Bhargavi or the memorable daughter of Bhrigu Maharshi; Yajushi Vidya or the Knowledge of the Sacrifices as per Vedas; Sarvopanishada sthitaa or Present in all Upanishads in a Subtle Forms; Vyomakeshaa or with the endless Sky expressed in your hairs! Akhila Praana or the Representation of all the animate and inanimate Beings in Creation;* Pancha kosha Vilakshana or Unaffected by Five Sheaths of human body viz. Annamaya, Praanamaya, Manomaya, Vignaanamaya and Manonmakosha maya; in fact, Devi! You are the Pancha koshaatmika yourself as the presence of these Koshas most essential for the sheer Life of a human being; Pratyak or evidently felt in the human system; Pancha Brahmamika or the Representation of Brahma-Vishnu-Rudra-Ishana-Sadashiva as already referred to above; Shiva or the Endowment of Auspiciousness; Jagadjaraa Janatri or the Mother Figure of the Universe then and always; *Pancha Karma Prasutika or the Mother of Creation, Growth, Preservation, Extermination, and Transition before Creation once again; Vakdevi the Goddess of Speech; ‘Aabharanaakaara’ or the tastefully ornamented Image; ‘ Sarvakaamyasthita Stithih’ or the One surely present at the fullfillment of every body’s wishes; *Ashtaadasha Chatusshaashthi Peethika: Devi Sati’s Eighteen Peethas and/ or sixty four Peethaas:
[The *Eighteen Peethas are listed below indicating the name of the Devi, Place and Body Parts thrown at Sati Devi’s Physique viz. Shankari, Sri Lanka, Groin; Kamakshi, Kanchi, Back part; Shrunkhala, West Bengal’s Pradyumana, Stomach; Chamundi, Mysore, hair; Jogulamba, Adampur, AP, Upper Teeth; Bhramaramba, Shrishaila, AP, Neck; Maha Lakshmi, Kolar, Maharashtra, Eyes; Ekaveera, Nanded, Maharashtra,Right Hand; Maka Kali, Ujjain, MP, Upper Lip; Puruhutika, Pithapuram, AP, Left Hand; Purnagiri, Tanakpura, Uttarakhanda, Navel; Manikyamba, Draksharama, AP. Left Cheek; Kamaakhya, Gauhati, Assam, Yoni; Lalitha Devi, Prayaga, UP, Fingers; Vaishnodevi, J&K, Head; Sarva Mangala, Prayaga, Vakshasthala; Vishalaakshi, Varanasi, UP, Wrist; and Saraswati, Shringeri,Karnataka, right hand. The Sixty Four Peethas include the popular Devis viz. Maha Maya at Chandanwadi near Amarnath, J&K, Throat; Shiddhida or Ambika at Jwaalamukhi, Kangram(Pathankot), Tongue; Ambaji ,Gujarat, heart; Maha Shira, Guhyeshwari, Khatmandu, Nepal, Knees; Dakshayani Manasarovara, Mt. Kailash, right hand; Bhadrakali, Kurukshetra, Haryana, ankle bone; Gayatri at Pushkara, Ajmir, Bracelets; Narayani at Shucheendram, near Cape, Tamil Nadu; Teeth and soon]; Vidyayuta or the Personification of Knowledge; Kaalika or Kaalika Devi; Aakarshana Shyama or the One who mesmerises with her Black Features; Yakshini or the Deity of Yakshinis; Kinnareshwari or the Goddess of Kinnaras famed for singing; Ketaki-Mallika-Ashoka or the Floral Representation of the concerned Flowers; Vaaraahi or the Spouse of Varaha Murti the Incarnation of Vishnu; Dharani or Bhu Devi the one Saved by Varaha Deva; Dhruva the One Ever Steadfast; Naarasimhi or of the Shakti of Narasimha, Saviour of Prahlada and the Slayer of the Demon Hiranyakashipu; Mahograasya or the Colossal Consumer and re-creator of Matter; ‘Bhaktaanaamarti -naashani’ or the Devi who destroys the distresses of the devotees).]
Antarbala
Sthiraalakshmir jaraamarana naashani, Shriranjita Mahakayaa Somasuryargni
lochana/ Aditirdevamaatachaavyashta putrashta yogini, Ashta
Prakritirashtaashata Vibhraajadvikritaakrithih/ Durbhikshadhvamsini Devi Sita
Satyacha Rukmini,Khyatija Bhargavi Devi Devayani Tapaswini/ Shaakambhari
Mahashona Garudoparisamsthita, Simhaga Vyaghraha Devi Vayugaacha Mahadriga/
Akaaraadi Kshakaaranta Sarvavidyaadhidevata, Mantravyakhyananipuna
Jyotisshaastraikalochana/ Idapingalikaamadhya sushumna grandhibhedini, Kalachakraashritopeta
Kalachakraswarupini/ Vaisharadi Matisreshtha Varishtha Sarvadipika,Vanayaki
Varaaroha Shronivela Bahirbalih/ Jambhini Jrumbhini Jrumbhakarini Ganakaarika,
Sharani Chakrikaanantaa Sarvavyadhi chikitsaki/ Devaki Deva Sankaashaa Vaaridhih
Karunakara, Sharvari Sarvasampanaa Sarvapaapa prabhanjani/ Ekamatradwimatracha
Trimatracha tathaapara,ArthamatraaparaSukshmasukshmaartarthaparapara/
(Internally very tough, besides being
sturdy physically too, Devi Lakshmi! You are ever unwavering; the terminator
of the cycle of births and deaths; Shri Ranjita or dazzling due to
opulence; Maha Kaya or of a Giant Figure; Suryachandraagni lochana or of the
Three Eyes of Surya, Chandra and Agni; Aditi Devi / Deva Maata or the
Illustrious Mother of Devas; Ashtaputra or Devi like Devaki the Mother of the
Eight Sons; Ashta Yogini or the One realisable by the Eight Yogas of
Yama-Niyama-Aasana-Pranayama-Pratyahara-Dharana-Dhyana-Samdhi already referred
to earlier above; *Ashta Prakritis are the Pancha Bhutas, Sun, Moon and
Paramatma as explained as follows: Prithivyo
bhava Aapassarvah Vuyu Bhimah Akashasya Mahadevah, SuryasYugrah Chandrasy Somah
Atman Pashupatih/ ; Ashtashta Vibhrajadvikritaakritih or the
Sixty Four Kalaas or Art Forms as illuminated by Devi; Durbhiksha dhwamsini or
the uprooter of shortages of Material Wealth; Devi! You are of the Images of
Sita, Satyabhama, Rukmini, Khyatija or the daughter of Khyati, Bhrugu, Devayoni
and the illustrious Tapaswini or the Murti of Intense Meditation; Shakambhari or
the Deity of Shaakas or Vegetables that sustain human life; Maha Shona or of
the Incarnation of Blood red complexion; Garudopari samsthita or the One
carried rightfully by Garuda to Places; Devi! You assume the Forms of
Lions, Tigers, fierce Wind or of huge Mountains; indeed you are the Goddess
representing each alphabet in the Language right from A-kaara to Kshakaara! You
are indeed the divine Personification of Vidya excelling in all Branches
of Knowledge; Mantra Vyakhyaana Nipuna or the Unique Interpreter of Mantras;
the exceptional visualiser of Jyotisha Shastra; Devi! you are the
remarkable cracker of the Sushuma Grandhi which is between the Ida and
Pingalika Grandhis in the context of yogic practice; Kalachakarayopeta or
the Goddess occupying Kala Chakra and are the Destiny Maker of all the Beings
in Creation; indeed you are the Kala Chakra yourself; Vaisharadi or Singularly
Proficient in all branches of Science and Arts; Mati sreshta or the most
Superior in Mental Faculties; Varishta or the Loftiest; Sarva Deepika or the
Ultimate Provider of Brilliance; Vainayaki or possessive of the
might of Vinayaka; Varaaroha or Top Boon Provider; Shroniveda or in the
thick of Vedas; Bahirbalih or the Provider of physical power; Jambhini or conceited
with her charm; Jrumbhini or propelled up all over; jrumbha karini the cause of
the blow up or of great magnitude; Gana kaarini or the Creator of Massive
Armies; Sharani or the High Point of Refuge; Chakrika or the One Prime Mover of
the Wheel of Destiny; Sarva Vyadhi Chikitsaki or the Supreme Physician of all
kinds of diseases; Devi Devaki or the Mother Figure of Lord Krishna; Deva
Sankaasha or of the Spendour of Devas; Varadhih or of the Form of Oceans;
Karunakara or the One who is totally Merciful; Sharvari or ‘Shashinam punaroti
Sharvari’ or the One who announces Moon is Sharvari ie Night or
Darkness; Sarva Sampanna or the One who is Fully Accomplished; Sarva
Paapa Prabhanjani or destroys all kinds of Sins; Ekamatra or the Single
Syllable or Sound viz. ‘Om’ representing the fully conscious state; Dwimatra or
the Double Syllable representing the State of Semi-Consciousness; Tri Matra
stands for Slumber or Sleep; Apara is the Tureeya State of Swapna or of Dreams;
Artha Matra is stated to be of Anuswara or a portion of Pranava; Paraa is the
State of Brihad or Macro Existence where the Inner Being is aligned with
Paramatma; Sukshma or of Minute/ Micro Existence; Sukshmaartha or of such
Speciality when the merger of the Minute with Cosmos is achieved which is of the
Most Specialised Nothingness).
Ekaveeraviseshaakhya
Shashthidevi Manaswini,Naishkarmyanishkala Lokagnaanakarmaadhikaguna/
Sabandhvaanandasandohaa Vyomakaara nirupita, Gadyapadyatimika Vani
Sarvaalankaara sumyuta/ Sadhubandhapadanyaasaa Sarvoukaaghatikaavalih,Shatkarmikarkashaakaara
Sarvakarmavivarjitaa/ Adityavarnaachaparnaa Kaamini Vararupini, Brahmani Brahma
Santana Veda Vagiswari Shiva/ Purananyaya mimaamsa
Dharmashastraagamashruta,Sadyo Vedavati Sarva Hamsi Vidyadhidevataa/
Vishweshwari Jagaddhatri Vishwanirmana karini,Vaidiki Vedarupacha Kaalika
Kalarupini/ Narayani Mahadevi Sarva Tatwa pravartini/ Hiranyavana rupacha
Hiranya pada sambhava, KaivalyapadaviPunya Kaivalya Gyana lakshita/ Brahma
sampatti rupaacha Brahmasampatti kaarini/ Varuni Vaarunaaradhyaa
Sarvakarmapravartini,Ekaksharaparaayukta Sarva Daridrya bhanjani/
Pashankushanvita DivyaVeenavyakhyakshasutrabhrut,Ekamurtistrayimurtir
Madhukaitabhabhanjani/ Saankhya Sankhyavati Jwala Jwalanti Kamarupini,Jagriti
Swapna sampattissushuptisweshtadaayani/
(The one and only Icon of Bravery; with
only special applications of Action; Shashthi Devi, the Goddess of
Fertility worshipped by barren women and also referred as Devasena one of the
two wives of Skanda Kumara the other wife being Valli Devi; Manaswini or She
who is everybody’s inner thoughts as wealth is sought after by one and all;
Naishkarmya or She has no specific Act of her own as all actions emanate from
her only; Nishkala or devoid of any specific characteristic since She is the
Epitome of all Features; Loka Gnaana Karmaadhika or She is beyond the World’s
knowledge and Actions as she is far superior to all conceivable thoughts
and Acts; Sabandhwaananda sandoha or the Promoter of Joy to all her devotees
who are considered by her as her own family members; Vyomakaara or of the Form
of Sky; But, She is Nirupita or has no Form; Gadyapadyatmika or the
Personification of Prose or Poetry in Literature; Vani or the Image of Speech;
Sarvaalankaara Samyuta or the One with all conceivable knds of Ornamentation;
Sadhubandha pada nyasa or She adjusts her own steps with those of the virtuous
cadre of persons; Sarvouka ghatikaavalih: indeed Devi! You are conscious of
Kalakrama of the Universe as also of the timing of actions by
individuals; *Shatkarmi or fully involved with of the proverbial Six Acts of
humanity viz. learning, coaching, foregoing, beseeching, providing and
acknowledging; Karkashaakara or merciless in dealing with the Evil; Sarvakarma
vivarjita or She is totally devoid of all Actions as all Acts are of her own
motivation; Aditya varna or of the Unique Lustre of Surya Deva; Aparrna or Devi
Parvati who was stated to have performed Tapasya to Shiva even without
consuming leaves; Kamini or the Icon of Love; Vara rupini or the Image of Boons;
Brahmani or the Shakti of Brahma; Brahma Santana the Mother of the Brahma the
Creator; Veda Vageswari or the matchless reciter of Vedas; Purana Nyaya
Meemaamsa Dharma Shastraagama Shruta or the Personification of all the
Desciplines of Knowledge such as Puranas, Nyaaya or Justice, Meemaamsa or
Critical Interpretation and Reasoning; Dharma Shastra, Aagamaas or Scriptures,
Shrutas or Vedas; Sadyo Vedavati or the Instant Form of Vedas; Sarva or the
Omni-Present; Hamsi or Swan the Symbol of Purity and the Carrier of Brahma
Deva; Vidyadhidevata or the Goddess of the Very Root of Knowledge;
Vishweswari or the Empress of the Universe; Jagaddhatri or the Sole Preserver
of the Universe;Vishvanirmana karini or the One responsible for the
Construction of the Universe; Vaidiki or the Portrait of Vedas; Veda Rupa
or the Formula of Vedas; Kalika Devi; Kaala Rupini or the System of Kalamaana
or Time Calculations; Narayani or the Illustrious Partner of Narayana; Maha
Devi or the Supreme Representation of Feminity; Sarva Tatwa Pravartini or the
Promoting Institution of the Pancha Tatwas or the Five Elements of Earth,
Water, Fire, Wind, and Sky; Kaivaya Padavi or the Regulating Authority of
Kaivalya or Salvation; Punya or the Return Fruit of Worthy Deeds ; Kaivalya
Jnana Lakshita or the One who is relpete with the Awareness of Salvation; Devi!
You are the Brahma Sampatti Rupa or of the Accomplished Form of Brahma;
Brahma sampatti kaarini or the Unfailing Medium of Achieving Brahma’s Unique
Opulence; Vaaruni or the Shakti of Varuna Deva; Varunaradhya or worshipped by
Varuna Deva; Sarva Karma pravartini or the Organiser of all Actions by various
Beings; Ekaakshara para or the Personifiction of the Single Word OM; Aayukta or
the Form of Aksharas or Alphabets; Sarva Daridya Bhanjani or the
destroyer of kinds of Poverty; Paashaankushaanvita or the One with a lash
and a stick to control the Beings; Divya or Celestial; Devi the possessor of
Veena the musical instrument, a Book of Scriptures and a Japa Maala or a
rosary; Eka Murti, the Advaita the Singular Form; Trayi Murti or the Trimurti
of Brahma-Vishnu-Meheshwara viz. the Creator, Preserver and the Destroyer;
Madhu kaitabha bhanjani or She who was responsible of mutual killings of the
two Daitya brothers named Madhu and Kaitabha at her instance; Sankhya or the
Personification of Numerical Analysis; Sankhyavati the Goddess of Numbers;
Jwala or the Eternal Flame; Jwalanti or the Fund of Radiance; Kamarupini
or capable of assuming any Form of her wish; Jaagriti-Swapna sampattih- Sushuptih
or Devi! You are the One who is Awake, or in a state of Dreams or of Deep
Slumber; but always in the Ready
State of Fulfiller of
One’s own wishes.)
Kapalini
Mahadamshtrabhrukutikutilaanana, Sarvaavaasa Suvasaacha Bruhatsrishtischa
Shakvari/ ChandoganapratishthaKalmaashikarunatmika,Chakshushmatimahaghoshakhadgacharmadharashani
Shilpavaichitravidyota Sarvatobhadravasini, Achintyalakshanaakaara
Sutrabhashyanibhanjana/ Sarva Vedanta sampattissarva Shastrartha
Maatruka,Akaaradi Kshakaaranta sarvavarna kritasthala/ Sarvalakshmi Sadanaanda
Saaravidya Sadashiva,Sarvgna Sarva Shaktischa Khecharirupagocchruta/
Animadigunopeta Paraakashtha Paragatih, Hamsayuktavimanasthaa Hamsaarudha
Shashiprabha/ Bhavani Vasanaa Shaktiraakritisthaakhilaakhila,Tantra
heturvichitraangi Vyomagangaa Vinodini/ Varshaacha Vaarshikachaiva
Rugyajussamarupini, Mahanadi Nadi punyaaganya Punyagunakriya/ Samadhigata
Labhyartha Shrotavya Swapriyaghruna,Namaakshara ParaadeviUpasarganakhanchita/
Nipatorudwayi janghaa MatrikaMantrarupini, Asinacha Shayaanaacha tishthanti
bhavanaadhika/
(Kapalini or the holder of a human
skull; Maha damshtra or of huge and powerful jaws; Bhrukuti Kutilaanana
or of twisted and thick eyebrows; Sarvaavasa or the One existent in everybody
and every where; Suvasa or always existent among the Virtuous; Brihatssrishi or
of unamginably endless Creation; Shakvari or the One riding over a Bull;
Chandogana pratishtha or well set in Chandogana or the innumerable variations
of Prosody; Kalmashi or of myriad colours; Karunatatmika or the Manifestation
of Mercifulness; Chaksushmati or the One present in Common Vision of one and
all; Maha ghosha or the immense reverberation of Veda Swaras; Khadgacharma
dharaashni or Armed with Sword in Sheath and a Shield suggestive of ready
confrontation with the Evil; Shilpavaichitrya Vidyota or the Supreme Master of
Shilpa or Sculpture; Sarvato bhadra vasini or the Provider of Security to all
always; Achintya Lakshaaakaara or Devi! You are possessive of unimaginable
features; the most erudite coordinator of Sutras and Bhashyas or Basic
Principles of Dharma and its varied Interpretations cum Appreciations; You are
indeed the invaluable richness of Vedarthaas and the Mother Figures
of Shastras and their meanings in depth; You are concealed in all the Alphabet
Letters ranging from ‘A’ to ‘Ksha’; You are * Sarva Lakshmi or of Eight kinds
of Lakshmi Swarupas of Dhanya, Dhairya, Santana, Vijaya, Vidya, Bhagya, Gaja
and Vara Lakshmis; Sadaananda or Ever Joyful; Saara Vidya or the Essence of
Knowledge; Sada Shiva or Ever Auspicious or of the Shiva Swarupa; Sarvajna or
the Omni-Scient; *Sarva Shakti or the varied Forms of Shakti as described in
Navaavaranas or Nine Enclosures;
comprising the Siddhis ofAnima,
Laghima, Mahima,Ishwita, Vashitwa, Prakamya, Bhuti, Iccha, Prapti and Sarva
Kamya; Eight Matrukas of Brahmi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi,Varahi,
Mahendri,Chamunda and Maha Lakshmi; Sarva Devis viz. Sankshobhini,
Vidravini,Vashankari, Unmadini, Mahaankusha,Khechari, Beeja, Yoni, Tri- Khanda,
Trilokya Mohana, and Prakata Yogini; Second Enclosure: Akarshini Shaktis named
Kama, Buddhya, Ahankara, Shabda, Sparsha, Rupa, Rasa, Gandha, Chitta, Dhairya,
Smrutya, Nama, Beeja, Atma, Amruta, Sharira, Sarva Ashaaparipuraka and Gupta
Yoginis; Third Enclosure Ananga Shaktis of Kusuma, Mekhala, Madana, Madanatura,
Rekha, Vegini, Ankusha, Malini, Samkshobana and Guptatara; Fourth Enclosure:
Sarva Devis of Kshobini, Vidravini, Akarshini, Ahladini, Sammohini, Stambhini,
Jrumbhini, Vashankari, Ranjani, Unmadini, Sadhika, Sampatti Purana, Mantramayi,
Dwandwa Kshayankari, Soubhagya daayaka, and Sampradaya Yogini; Fifth Enclosure:
Sarva Devis of Siddhiprada, Sampatprada, Priyankari, Mangala kaarini,
Kamaprada, Duhkha vimochani, Mrityu prashamani, Vighna niwarini, Sarvanga Sundari,
Soubhagya daayani, Ardha Sadhaka Chakra Swamini and Kulottirna; Sixth Enclosure
of Sarva Devis of Sarvajna, Shakti, Aishwarya pradayani, Jnaanamayi, Vyadhi
Vinashani, Aadhara, Papahari, Anandamayi, Raksha Swarupini, Ipsita phala prada,
Rakshakara and Nigarbha yogini; Seventh Enclosure: Vagdevis of Vashini,
Kameshwari, Modhini,Vimala, Aruna, Jayani, Sarveshwari, Koulini, Sarva
Rogahara, RahsyaYogini, Baanini, Chaapini, Paashani, and Ankushani; Eighth
Enclosure: Maha Devis of Kameshwari, Vajreshwari, Bhagamaalini,
Siddhiprada and Atirahasya Yogini; and finally the Ninth Enclosure of Maha
Devis viz. Shri Bhattarika, Sarvaanandamaya Chakra Swamini and Paraapara
Rahasya Yogini] ;
Khechari Rupa Gocchrita or Devi
who indeed exists among all the species that fly on the Sky; Animadi Gunopeta
or Devi is present in all kinds of Shaktis as described in the first Enclosure
above; Paraa Kaashtaa or the Ultimate Destination beyond which there is
none; Paraa Gati or the Final Route to the Ultimate; Hamsayuktya Vimaanastha or
Devi Lakshmi! You are air borne on the flight drawn by Swans; You are seated
comfortably insidethe flight; You are the Spendour of Sashi or the Moon;
Bhavani or of the Form of Bhava’s spouse ie. Parvati; the Vaasana Shakti or of
the Power of all Faculties or Aptitudes; Akrutisthaa or has the capacity
of assuming any Swarupa of her choice; She is Khila or the Life Force of all
the Beings ie. the Charaachara Pranis as also Akhila or the All- Pervasive; She
is the Tantra hetu or the Originator of innumerable Tantras or Esoteric
Doctrines and Rituals; Vichitrangi or of Strange Physical Limbs ranging from
peculiar to the weird; Vyoma Ganga Vinodini or the One happy enjoying in the
baths of Akasha Ganga; Varshaa or the Swarupa of Rains; Vaarshika or You
cascade boons to devotees as though by rains; Rukyajursaama rupini or as the
Form of the Vedas; You are the Mighty Swarupa of Sacred Ganga River bestowing
Punya in return to the auspicious deeds that persons perform; You are
attainable by the Ashta Yoga climaxing with the Act of Samadhi inYoga Practice
mentioned above; Shrotavya Swapriya Ghruna: it is learnt that you are
Self-Esteemed but indeed you are reachable and compassionate; Devi! You
maintain well nurtured hand nails and strong body parts and even as a
Matrika and of Mantra Swarupa you are well composed while being seated or in
bed you are beyond thoughts and feelings that humanity could ever make guess
about.)
Lakshya lakshana
yogaadhyaa taadrupyagananaakritih,Naikarupaanaikarupa sendurupa tadaakritih/
SamasataddhitaakaaraVibhaktiVachanatmika,SwahakaraSwadhaakara
Shripratyardhaanaganandini/ Gambhira Gahanaaguhya yonilingardha dharini,Shesha
Vaasukisamsevya chapalaapara varnini/ Karunyakarasampattih kilakrunmantra
kilika,Shaktibeejaatmika Sarvamantreshthaakshaya kaamana/ Agneyi Parthiva Aapya
Vayavya vyopmaketana, Satwajnaanatmikananda Brahmi Brahma Sanaatani/ Avidya
Vasana Maya Prakritissarvamohini, Shaktirdharana Shaktischa Chidachicchakti
yogini/ Vakraruna Maha Maya Marichirmadamardini, Viratswaha Swadha Shudda
nirupastissubhaktigaa/ Nrupatia dwayi Vidya Nityaanitya Swarupini, Vairajamarga
Sanchaaraa Sarvasatpatha darshini/ Jalandhari mridanicha Bhavani Bhavabhanjani,
Traikalika Jnaanatantustrikaala Jnanadaayani/ Naadaatita Smritih Pragna Dhatrirupaa
Tripushkara, Parajitaa Vidhaanajna Viseshitagunatmika/
(Devi! You are identifiable and
approachable by the Yoga Route either as a mere Aim without any Swarupa or in
an Image Form with Lakshanas or Features; or in a swarupa of what a devotee
desires or as of One Single Advaita Rupa or of Several Rupas; You are however
recognisable as of Chandra Rupa or as of individual wishes; You are of the
*Form of Grammar like Samaasaas or common compounds of nouns or
adjectives and Vibhaktis signifying Karakas or Functions;[viz. nominative
vibhakti of Kartas, Accusative vibhakti of Karmas, Instrumental vibhakti of
Kaarana; Dative Vibhakti of Sampradana, Ablative Vibhakti of Apadana; Genitive
Vibhakti of Sambandha, Locative Vibhakti of Adhikarana and Vocative Vibhakti of
Sambodhana] or Vachana or Narrative;
of Swaha Devi worshipped in
Oblations to Agni or Swadha Devi worshipped in Pitru Karyas; You are Gambhira
or Ever-thoughtful; Gahana or unfathomable; Guhya or enigmatic; Yoni Lingardha
dharni or of Ardhanareshewari Swarupa of both male and female sexes; Sesha
Vasuki Samsevya or attended for you in service by the Well-known Naga Devas
named Sesha and Vaasuki; You are Chapala or the Unsettled and
Restless; Varavarninior of the Distinguished Class pleased to provide boons;
Kaarunyaakaara sampatti or the Lavishness of distributing kindness; Keela krut
or the Dividing Means of Illusion and Reality; Mantra Keelika or the
Facilitator by Mantras; Shakti *Beejatmika or the Originator or of the
*Beeja Mantras;
[* OM Haum for Sadashiva, Dum for
Durga, Kreem for Kalika, Aim for Saraswati, Kleem as Kama Beeja for Krishna,
Hroom for Bhairava, Gam for Ganesha, Kshraum for Narasimha etc.; In respect of
Maha Lakshmi the Beeja Mantras are : Shreem-Hreem-Aim; Lalita Devi: Ka Ye Ee La
Hreem];
Sarva Mantreshta or Fond of all types
of Mantras; Akshaya Kaamana or provider of Endless Desires; You are Agneyi or
the Agni Swarupi, Parthiva or of Bhu Swarupini, Aapya or of Jala
Swarupini, Vayavya or of Vayu Swarupi, Vyomaketana or of the Flagship of Sky;
Satya Jnaanaatikaananda or of the Symbol of Truthfulness, Knowledge and joy;
Brahmi or possesive of the Energy of Saraswati, or that of Brahma and
Sanatani or the Primordial; You are also Avidya, Vasana, Maya , Prakriti and
Sarva Mohini or the Representation of Ignorance, Desire, Delusion, Nature or
Prakriti as against Paramatma; Sarva Mohini or the Enthralling one and all;
Shaktirdharana Shaktischa or Devi! You are the Embodiment of Shakti, Dharana
Shakti or the Holding Capacity, Chidachicchakti or the Enormous Energy of
Ignorance and Illumination alike; Yogni the Supreme Specialist of Yoga;
Vaktraruna or of the Unique Countenance of Redness; Maha Maya; Marichi or the
famed Goddess of Dawn on the Chariot of the Seven Pigs; Mada mardini or the
punisher of the arrogant and haughty; Virat Swarupini; Swaha Devi; Swadhadevi;
Suddha or the Insignia of Transparency; Nirupasti or the Proven
Existentionalist or of Rationalism; Subhaktiga or has enormous Following and
Devotion; Nirupita or of Proven Supremacy; Dwayi or of the dual form of Reality
and Falsehood; Vidya or the Symbol of Knowledge; Natyaanitya Swarupini or the
Murti of Eternal and Fleeting alike; Vairaja Marga Sanchara or the One who
travels on the Path of Vairagya or of Extreme Detachment and Objectivity;
Satpatha Darshani or the Visualiser of the Path of Virtue and Truth;
Jaalandhari or the Slayer of Jalandhara Daitya the son of the Ocean referred to
in Padma Purana; Mridani or the Spouse of Shiva; Bhavani or Parvati; Bhavabhanjani
or the demolisherof Bhava or Samsara; Traikalika tantu or the regulator of the
three Kalaas of the Past-Present-Future; Trikala Jnana dayani or the One who
provides the Awareness of the three tensesof Time; Nadaateeta or far superior
to Pranava Shabda; Smriti or the Personification of Retention Capacity or Veda
Swarupi; Pragjna or Intuition or Reasoning Capacity; Dhatri Rupa or the Picture
of Endurance; Tripushkara or the Manifestation of Trimurtis of
Brahma-Vishnu-Maheshwara; Parajita or Conquered by Devotion; Vidhanajna
or the Expert of Orderliness and Procedure; Visheshita Gunatmika or of Very
Exceptional Characteristics).
Hiranyakeshini Hema
Brahmasutra vichakshana, Asankhyeya Paraardhanta Swaravyanjanavaikhari/
Madhujihva Madhumati MadhumasodayaMadhuh,Madhavicha Mahabhaga
Meghagambhiraniswana/ Brahmavishnumaheshadi
Jaatavrarthavisehaga,Naabhouvahnishikhaakara LalateyChandrasannibha/ Bhrumadhye
Bhaskaraakara Sarvataraakritirhridi,Krittikadibharanyanta
Nakshatreshtyarchitodaya/ Grahavidyatmika Jyotirjyotirvinmati jeevika,
Brahmanda garbhini Balaa Saptavaarana Devata/ Vairajottama Saamrajya Kumara
kushalodayaa,Bagala Bhramaraambaacha Shivaduti Shivatmika/
Meruvindhyadisamsthaana Kashmirapuravasini,Yoganidra Mahanidra Vinidraa
Rakshasaashrita/ Suvarnada Mahaganga panchaakhya Panchasamhatih,Suprajata
Suveeryacha Suposha Supatisshiva/ Sugruha Raktabeejaanta Hatakandarpajeevita,
Samudravyomamadhyasta samabindusamaashriya/ Sowbhagya rasajeevatu ssaraasara
Vivekadruk, Trivalyadisupushtangaa Bharati Bharataashriya/
( Devi! You are Hiranya Keshini or of
Golden Hair; you are also the Expression of Hema *Brahma Sutras Golden
Threads or Vedic Precepts;
[*Brahma Sutras comprise Four Chapters
on Samanvaya or Harmony of Paramatma and Prakriti; Avirodha or Examination of
Conflict Points and Reconciliation; Sadhana or the Means to Achieve and finally
the Phala of Salvation;Veda Vyasa was stated to have revived he Brahma Sutras
and among others Adi Shankaracharya scripted Bhashyaa or Explanations of
the Brahma Sutras];
Paraarrdhantaa Swaravynjana Vaikhari or
the Creator of countless words and their roots of Alphabets, consonants and
vowels; Madhu Jihva or Honey tongued; Madhumati or Honey minded; Madhu
maasodaya or the heralder of Sweet Honey Months ahead; the Symbol of Honey;
Madhavi or the Spouse of Madhava; Maha bhaga or of Unique Parts comprising
prosperity, fortune and happiness; Meghagambhira nisswana or of Thunderous
Voiced; Your incomparabale quailities are well known to Trimurtis too;
you carry fire in your abdomen, Chandra on your forehead, Sun God between your
eyebrows, the entirety of Stardom in your heart; indeed all the Premier
Nakshatras from Krittika to Bharani are deeply engaged at your service; Graha
Vidyatmika or the knowledge of Planets is in built in your psyche; Jyoti or the
Incarnation of Brightness; Jyotirvinmati or the Habitation of Radiance; Jeevika
or Life Itself! Brahmandha garbhini or the Great Conceiver of the Universe;
Bala or the Goddess of Adolescence who is the Queen of *Shri Chakra and of the
*Saptaavarana Devatas viz. Ananda, Sandhya, Uma, Gauri, Kaalika, Tripura and
Samhara;
ofSpecified Devatas is as follows:
Avarana I: Pancha Brahmas and AngaMurtis viz. Sadyojata,Vamadeva,
Aghora,Tatpurusha, Ishana, Mrityunjaya, and Chandra Shekhara; Avarana II:
as * above viz. of the Sapta Tandava Murtis; Avarana III: Ashta Murtis:
Bhava, Sharva, Ishana, Pashupati, Ugra, Rudra, Bhima and Mahadeva; Avarana IV:
Ekadasha Rudras: Shambhu, Pinaki, Girisha, Sthanu, Bhargava, Sada Shiva, Shiva,
Hara, Sharva, Kapali and Bhava; Avarana V: Pancha Vimshat Amrityas like
Chandrashekhara, Umamaheshwara, Vrishabhaarodha, Natya Murti and so on;
Avarana VI: Ganapati Rupas (32) like Bala, Siddha, Heramba, Vighna, Ekadanta,
Udhama, Dundhi, Sdankatahara, Varada and so on; Avarana VII: Subhramanyas viz.
Skanda, Agnijaata, Sourabhya, Kartikeya, Kumara, Shanmukha, Senaani, Guha,
Brahmanya, Deshika Murti etc. Avarana VIII: Ashta Bhairavas viz. Asitanga,
Ruru, Chanda, Krodha, Unmatta, Kapala Bhishana, Shambhara and Bhairava; Avarana
IX: Astra Murtis viz. Aghora, Maha Paashupatastra, Shambhastra, Khadgha
–ravarana, Swarnaakarshana Bhairava, Vatuka, Maha Shasta; Avarana X:
Veerabhadras: Chaturbhuja, Ahshabhuja, Dashabhuja, Rana, Shodasha bhuja,
Dhwatrimshadbhuja, and Aghora Veerabhadraas; Avarana XI: Parivara Murtis:
Purusha, Virabhadra, Nandi, Bhringi, Siddhi Vinayaka, Maha Ganesha, Vrishabha,
Skanda, Chandesha and Maha Devi; Avarana XII: Vidyeshwaras: Shikhandika,
Ananta, Eka Rudra, Ekanetra,Shiva, Sukshma, Shrikantha, Trimurti; Avarana XIII:
Dikpayaih: Indradaya, Vajradaya and Arivatadhya; Avarana XIV: Animadi
Shiddhaya, Shanmukhadaya and Nidhi Deva; Avarana XV: Dasha Maha Vidya and Dasha
Maha Bhairava; Avarana XVI : Maha Prashada Vidya, Rajata Paduka, Swarna Paduka,
Ratna Paduka, Chit Paduka and Nirvana Paduka. This Maha Prashada Paddhati is
stated to be practised at the Pashupatinath Temple at Khatmandu in Nepal as
also at Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu as sourced from Sri Kamakoti Mandali] ;
Vairajottama Samrajya or the Queen of
the Tantra Maha Rajya where Devi Viraja resides as the Odyana Peetha Nilaya or
where the waist belt of Devi Sati fell and Brahma Yamala Tantra is
stated to be practised; Kumara Kushalodaya or the reason of the flourish of the
welfare of Skanda Kumara; -*Bagala of the Goddess of Control or Black Magic
among the *Dasha Maha Vidyas*viz. Kali,Tara, Shodashi, Bhuvaneshwari,
Chinnamasta, Bhairavi, Dhumavati,Bala, Matanga and Kamala and Bagala; Bagala is
stated to possess the powers of subduing enemies like sthambhana, jrumbhana,
mohana, achalata, aakarshana and so on];
Bhramaramba the spouse of Mallikarjuna
of Shrishaila fame; Shiva Duti the hand maid of Lord Shiva and the Soul
of Shiva himself; Devi! You are also the Meru Vasini and Vindhya Vasini
as also the Goddess of Kashmira pura; Yoga Nidra or the stage of sleep when She
is engaged in the review of worldly happenings; Maha in the stage of
Pralaya or Universal Extermination; Vinidra or She is the negation of Sleep or
never sleeps; Rakshasaashrita or the One who is ever vigilant of the weird
actions of Rakshasas so that the necessary actions are taken up; Suvarnada or
the Provider of Prosperity and of Golden Opportunities; Maha Ganga or what
stands for by way of depth, purity and auspiciousness; Panchakhya or the
Representation of the Five Elements of ‘Prithivya-Aapas-Tejo-Vaayura-Akaashaas’
and Pancha samhatih or the Creator and the Preserver of the Five Elements;
Suprajaata or possessive of noble followers; Suveerya or of undisputed
valour; Suposha or the Goddess of excellent wellbeing; Supati or possesive of
an Ideal husband; Shiva the Picture of Auspiciouness; Sugriha or the Dweller of
Place of Sanctity; *Rakta beejaanta or the killer of the Demon Rakta beeja;
[*Rakta beeja was the nephew of
Shumbha-Nikumbha Brothers- who had the boon of any slash of his body creating
so many of blood drops as of himself and Devi Chamundi extended her tongue so
much that she lapped up all the drops and decimated the demon and Devi Ambika
killed the Demon brothers too eventually];
Hata Kandarpa Jeevita or Devi Lakshmi
you are Parvati yourself who revived Manmadha who sought Shiva to entice
Parvati and became a heap of Ash due to the latter’s anger and opened his
third Eye; SamudraVyoma madhyastha Devi! You are the Great Matter that
represents the Space between the Deep
Oceans and the High
Skies; *Samabindu Samaashriya or the One surrounded by Bindu Chakra;
Subtle Body or the Supreme State of
Universal State of Singularity as represented by Para Shakti of Ishwara Tatwa
which Creates, Withdraws and Creates again as that Para Shakti is the
characterisation of Iccha Shakti, Jnaana Shakti and Kriya Shakti ie of the
Supreme Energy of Will-Knowledge-Action; Bindu has the inherent; Bindu has the
inherent Tatwas or Aspects of Nivritti-Pratishtha-Vidya- Shanti and Shantyatita
that is: Bhu Tatwa-Basis Provider-Vidya or of Restricted Knowledge or
Awareness-Shanti or the Eternal Happpiness and Shantyatita or Bliss;
Jeevaatu or Devi is featured in various
kinds of Wealth and Emotions / Mental States; Saaraasaara Vivekadruk or is the
Characterisation of varied types of perception and insights; Trivalyadi
supushtanga or the Emblem of Three Types of Healthiness viz. Physical,
Mental and Psychological; Bharati or Saraswati; Bharataashrita or She who is
close to Bharata or the Karmabhumi or alternatively stated She is of the
Swarupa of Devi Sita worshipped by Bharata)
Nadabrahmamamayi
Vidyajnanabrahmamayipara,Brahmanadiniruktischa Brahmakaivalyasadhana/
Kalakeyamahodara Virya Vikramarupini, Badabaagni shikhaa Vaktra Maha kabala
tarpana/ Mahaabhuta Mahadarpa Mahasaaraa Makakratuh,Panchabhutamahagrasaa
Panchabhutadhidevata/
Sarvapramaanasampattissarvarogapratikriya,Brammandantaravahirvyapta
Vishnuvakshovibhushani/ Shaankari vidhivaktrasthaapravaraa varahetuki,
Hemamaala Shikhamala Trishikha Panchalochana/ Sarvaagamasadaachara
maryadaayatubhanjani, Punyashlokaprabandhaadhya Sarvantaryamirupini/ Saamagaana
samaraadhyaa shrotakarna rasaayanaa, Jeevalokaika jeevaturbhadrodaara vilokana/
Tatitkoti lasatkaantistaruni Harisundari, Meena netraacha Sendraakshi
Vishalaakshi Sumangala/ Sarvamangalasampanna
Saakshatmangaladevata,Dehihruddipika Diptirbrahma paapa pranashani/
Arthachandrollasat damshtraa Yagnavaata vilasini, Maha Durgaa Mahotsaaha
Mahadeva balodaya/ Dhakinidya Shakinidya Saakinidya Samastajut, Nirankushaa
Naakavandyaa Shadaadharadhidevata/
(*Naada brahmamayi or the Form of Naada
Brahmi;
[*Naada or what caused the Union
of Purusha and Prakriti; Naada variations are: the Panchamaya Naada or
the Source of Subtle Sound, Sukshmamayi Naada or the Minutest Sound,
Pashyanti Naada or the Perceptible Inner Sound or Voice, Medhyamayi or the
Intellectual Sound and Vaikhari or the Articulated Sound; again Naada
encompaasses Five Features viz. Samanyaya or Togtherness of Prakriti and
Purusha-Maya and Reality, Sambandha or relationship, Kshobaka or Inducer /
Activator; and Kshobhya or the Activated and Kshobana or the Activity or the
nion referred to earlier. In brief, Naada is the resultant of Connection-Inducement,
Exciter, Excited and Union]
Vidya or the Moola Vidya or the
Awareness of Reality and the Fantasy; Jnana Brahma mayi of The One who is
possesive of the Awareness of the distinction; Paraa or the One Beyond of the
Awareness; *Brahma Nadi that enables the subtle flow of Prana Shakti or the
Life Force and is called Sushumna Nadi between the Ida and Pingala Nadis in the
Language of Yoga; Nirukti or the Inexplicable or the Guhya or the
Condifential which is One of the Six Vedangaas viz. Siksha, Chhandas, Jyotisha,
Vyakarana, Kalpa and Nirukta; Brahma kaivalya Sadhana or Devi!You are the
Unique Means of Accomplishing Brahma Kaivalya or The Supreme Stage of Moksha;
You are the Provider of the inordinate power to Demon Kalakeya as a boon;
Badabagni Shikha Vaktra or the One with the Exraordinary Countenance spooking
Fire; Maha kabala tarpana or the One who is contented with nothing short
of large gulpings of Illusions; Maha Bhuta or of the Inimitable Physique;
Maha Darpa or the Great Form of Egotism and Pride; Mahaasaara or the Essence of
Existence; Maha Kratu or the Exemplary Model of Great Yagnas; Pancha
bhuta Mahagraasa or the mouthful gulper of the Five Elements at the Great
Deluge; Pancha Bhutaadhi Devata or the Supervisory Goddess of the Five Elements;
Sarva Pramaanaor the Singular Proof of Every Existence or Action; Sampatti the
personification of Wealth; Sarva roga pratikriya or the Top Remedy of all types
of diseases; Brahmanda antar bahir vyapta or the One who is spread all
over and beyond the Universe; Vishnu Vaksho vibhushani or the Ornamental
Occupant of Bhagavan Vishnu’s Chest; Shaankari or of the might of Shankara;
Vidhi Vaktrastha or the One present in Brahma and His Mouth Piece viz.
Sarasvati; Pravara or the Magnificent; Vara hetuki or the Bestower of boons to
one and all; Hema Mala or the One is adorned with golden neck lace; Shikha
Maala or decked with skulls of Rakshasas; Trishikha or decorated her crown with
Tri Murtis; *Pancha Lochana or Surya Chandraagnis as her eyes besides her own;
[*Devi is possessive of
Five Means of Vision such as Pancha Jnanendriyas (Sense Organs for
Seeing, Hearing, Tasting, Eating, Touching); Pancha Karmendriyas (Eyes,
Nose,Tongue, Mouth , Skin); Pancha Ahamkaras (Mind / Thought, Buddhi/
Understanding, Siddha or Power of Mind and Angaram or Excitement);
Pancha Tanmatras ( Light, Sound, Taste, Smell and Consciousness)];
Sarvagama Sadaachara Maryada or She who
is the observation and enforcement of all types of Vedic Traditions and
Established Regulations; Yatu bhanjani or the destroyer of Evil Forces; Punya
Shloka prabandha -dhya or the Essence of Punya Shlokas; Sarvantaryami rupini or
the Omni Present Form of Inner Consciousness; Sama gaana samaraadhya or the One
who is prayed through the medium of Saama Veda; Shrotakarna rashaayana or She
is happy to hear the sweet commendations of her devotees; Jeeeva Lokaika
Jeevaatuh or She is the One to provide security to all the Living Beings;
Bhadrodaara vicochana or her mere fleeting looks shower auspiciousness; Tatitkoti
Lasastkanti or She is the personified Illuminaion of countless
lightnings; Taruni or the gorgeous female; Hari Sundari or the Graceful Beauty
who conquered the heart of Shri Hari; Meena Netra or Her Looks are like those
of glittering fishes; Sendrakshi or reminiscent of Indra’s boon of his thousand
eyes; Visalaakshi or of those broad and alluring eyes of Parvati Devi settled
in Varanasi as Shiva’s companion; Sumangala or the Insignia of Auspiousness;
Sarvamangala Sampanna or the One who gifts away all types auspicious boons
to her devotees; Sakshaat Mangala Devata or indeed She is the Readily
Perceivable Essence of Auspiciousness; Dehi hruddipitika dipti or She is
the personified luster of physique and Inner Self; Jihva paapa pranaashani the
alleviator of tongue made vocal sins made by those who deserve; Ardha
Chandrallasodramshtra or Half Moon is akin to her glittering smile of teeth;
Yagna vaata vilaasini or the hallowed radiance of the Place of Yagna ushers in;
her very presence there; Maha Durga or the Supreme Devi who enables the circle
of her devotees to overcome all their tribulations; alternatively Maha Durga is
like an insurmountable fortress; Mahotsaaha or Personification of keenness and
fervour; Mahadeva Balodaya or Devi! You are the Emergence of Maha Deva’s
own valour; Dhakineedya or Dhakini Devata’s manifestation of Vishuddha Chakra;
Shaakineedya or the Rupa of Moolaadhara Chakra; Saakineedya or the
Presentation of Saakini Devata worshipping you; Samasta jushta or All these
Devis are in relentless Puja to you; Niramkusha or of Unbridled Nature; Naaki
vandya or worshipped by one and all of the Devas; Indeed You are
the *Shadaadhara -Adhi Devata or the Moola Devata of the Six Chakras viz.
*Anaahata Chakra, Aajnaa Chakra, Manipuraka Chakra, Vishuddhi Nilaya Chakra,
Moolaadhara Chakra and Swadhishthaana Chakra.)
Bhuvanajnaananisrenir
Bhuvanaakaaaaravallari, Shaswatishaswataakaara Lokaangrahakarini/ Saarasi
Maanasi Hamsi Hamsalokapradayani,Chinmudraalankritakara Koti Suryasamaprabha/
Sukhapraanishirorekha Sadadrushtapradayani, Sarvasaamkaryadoshaghni
Grahopadruvanashani/ Kshudrajantubhayaghnicha Visharogadibhanjani,Sada Shanta
Sada Suddhagrihacchidranivarini/ Kalidoshaprashamani Kolaharapurastitha, Gauri
Laakshanaki mukhya jaghanyaakriti varjita/ Mayaavidya Mulabhotaa
VaasaviVishnuchetana, Vaadini Vasurupaascha Vasuratna paricchida/
ChahandasiChandrahridaya Mantra swacchandabhairavi,VanamalaVijayanti
Panchadivyudhakmika/ Pitaambaramayi ChanchatkuostubhaHarikaamini, Nityatathya
RamaRaamaRamaniMrutyubhanjani/
JyeshthaKashthaDhanishtantaSharanginirgunapriya,Maitreya
MitravindachaSeshyaseshakalashaya/ Varaanisi Vasalabhyaa saaryavartajanastuta,
Jagadutpatti samsthana Samharatraya kaarana/
(Bhuvana jnaana nisshrenih or those
Jnanis of the World are enabled to use the ladder to reach Moksha; Buvakaakara
Vallari orYou are the Emblem of the World; Shasvati the
Eternal; Shaswata-Akaraor of the Everlating Form; Lokaanbgugraha karini or the
Bestower of Compassion to the whole Universe; Saarasi or the Resident of
Oceans; Manasi the Dweller of the minds and thoughts of all the Being; Hamsi or
the Sign of Purity is in a Swan; Hamsaloka pradayani or the provider of
Liberation to Yogis and Tapaswis; *Chinmudra-Alankrutakara or Devi
who is adorned with Chin Mudra
or the Prominent Gesture of Yogic Meditation touching the hand thumb with the
forefinger together signifying the union of inner consciousness with the
Supreme or Individual Atma with Paramatma;
[* Mudras or Gestures or Expressions of
Inner Thoughts not only in Yoga but in Natya and various walks of Life ;
in HataYoga alone there are stated to be twenty five Mudras, the prominent
being Hridaya Mudra touching
the thumb with the fore finger and the ring finger diverting Prana or Energy
from hands to heart and unburden the pent up emotions and feelings in the
heart; yet another Mudra is Yoni Mudra or
the interlocking of each of the hand fingers with thumbs up and fingers down
making a hollow in between thus crisscrossing of side energies of hands and
balancing the body energies as though the Primal Energy is invoked from
Yoni the Creation Source];
Koti Surya Samaprabha or Devi you are
the Unique Reserve of the Radiance of Sun Rays; Sukha Prani Shiro Rekha or the
Determinant of the Head Levels of happiness to all Beings; Sadadrushta
pradayani or the Decider of the measures of Fortune or Hard Luck; Sarva
Saankarya doshaghni or the eradicator of all blemishes and excesses ;
Grahopadrava nashani or the Alleviator of Family Tribulations; Kshudra
Jantu Bhayaghni or the demolisher of fearful hazards of Cruel Animals;
Visha Rogaadi bhanjani or the eliminator of poisonous and such other severe
diseases; Sadaa Shanta or the Substance of Tranquility; Sada Shuddha or Ever
Clean and Impeccable; Grihacchidra nivarini or the One who prevents
family break-ups and home dissolutions; Kalidosha prashamani or the
Rescuer from the Excesses of Kaliyuga; Kolahala Purasthita or the Prime
Occupant of Kolhapuri and the Outstanding Deity of the Famed Temple;
Guari or the Gaura Varna / Parvati who was originally of Dark Colour but
responding to Shiva’s teasing once she resorted to severe tapasya
for several years and secured the boon of changing her complexion and features
of unimaginable grace and attractiveness; *Laakshaniki or the Emblem of
Lakshanas or Characteristics;
Mukhya or the Supreme Chief;
*Jaghanyakriti varjita or literally meant that She does not possess the awkward
type of physical shape;
[*Bhagvad Gita in Chapter 14 states: Urthwam gacchati Satvastha, Madhye tishthanti
Rajsah, Jaghanya guna vrittistha Adho gacchati Taamasah/ or
Those who are of Satva Guna reach the Upper Worlds, Persons of Rajasika nature
tend to attain Earthly births which range from goodness to unawareness; but
those with Jaghanya guna of Tamasika or ignorance and meanness are bound
to land in Adholokas!];
Maya the Illusion; Avidya the Lack of
knowledge; Moola Bhuta or the Very Original Cause of Life; Vasavi or the
Manifestation of Indra’s Shakti; Vishnu Chetana or the Enlivener of Bhagavan Vishnu
from his Yoga Nidra;Vaadini or the Tarka Shastra Swarupa; Vasu Rupa or of the
Icon of Affluence or alternatively the Representation of * Ashta Vasus viz.
Dhruva, Soma, Dhara, Anila, Anala, Pratyusha and Prabhasa; Vasuratna paricchada
or Bedecked with all kinds of *Gems viz. Diamonds meant for Venus,
Emeralds good for Budha or Mercury, Pearls for Chandra,Yellow Sapphire for
Jupiter/ Guru, Red Corals for Mangala or Mars, Rubies for Surya, Gomedha for
Rahu and Vaiduryam for Ketu; Chaandasi or the Swarupa of Chhandas; Chandra
Hridaya or of the Tranquil Heart of Chandra Deva; *Mantra
Swacchanda Bhairavi or the One who is worshipped by Rasya Tantra
-Mantra Practices:
[*Some 64 Yoginis have been identified
as worshipped including Swacchanda, Ajaika, Chandika, Tara,Vaaruni, Gouri,
Indrani, Varahi, Vaishnavi, Naarasimhi, Kaumari, Maheswari,
Chamundi,Oshtagriva, Charchika, Betali, Pancha Vaaraahi,Chinna mastika, Vindhya
vasini, Jalakaami, Ghatavara, Kakarali,Virupa, Kuberi, Bhalloki, Viraja, Vikata
nayana, Maha Lakshmi, Maha Maya, Rati,Karkari, Sarpasa, Aghora, Rudra -Kali,
etc.];
Vanamala or the wearer of a
garland of Forest Flowers; Vaijayanti or ornamented with Vishnu’s beloved
Vaijayanti garland; Pancha Divyaayudhatmika or the Five Celestial weapons
viz. Sudarshana Chakra, Panchajanya Shankha, Koumodini Gada, Asi or sword, and
Sarangam or bow and Arrows; Peetambaramayi or Devi the one dressed in yellow
silk; Chanchatkoustubha or adorned by the Magnificent and ever Mobile Koustubha
diamond , Hari Kamini the the Sweet Heart of Shri Hari; Nitya the Eternal;
Tathya the Only Reality and Certainty; Rama or the One who mermerises Narayana;
Rama or the the Better Half of Avatara Purusha Rama; Ramani or the One
the Tempts one and all as the One much sought after; Mrityubhanjani or
the lashes at the personification of Death; Jyeshta Devi the Elder Sister of
Lakshmi but standing for Impoverishment and Insolvency; Kashtaa or insensitive
wood or the Kaala Parimana; Dhanishthanta or of the high stage of Opulence, the
Twenty Third Nakshatra of the Lunar System indicative of Travel; Sharangi or of
the Shakti of Vishnu Bhagavan’s Bow and Arrows; Nirguna Priya or the Beloved of
Bhagavan who is devoid of the Three Gunas of Satvika- Rajasika-Tamasikaas;
Maitreyi or a devotee of Devi like the Vedic Philosopher wife of
Yagnyavalkya whom Lakshmi is fond of; *Mitravinda or of the Forms of the
‘Ashta Mahishis’ or One of the Principal Queens of Lord Krishna viz.*
Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, Nagnajiti, Mitravinda,
Lakshmana, Kalindi and Maadri; Seshyasheshakalaashaya or She allows
liberties taken by her disciples; Vaaraanasi vaasavaa labhya or She
grants her vision to those who are the residents of Varanaasi; Aryavarta
janastuta or the Public who stay in Aryavarta or the belt area of the Sacred
rivers of Ganga and Jamuna are replete with devotions and prayerful
tributes to you; Jagadutpathi samsthana samhara traya kaarana or Yor are the
Entire Cause of Creation, Sustenance, and Annihilation of the Universe).
TwamambaVishnusarvasvamNamestestuMaheswari,NamasteysarvalokanaamJananyaipunyamurtaye/
SiddhaLakshmirmahakaliMahaLakshminamostutey,Sadyojatadipanchagnirupa
Panchakapanchakam/ Yantra Lakshmir bhavatyadiraadyadyetey namonamah, Srishtyadi
karanakaravitatey doshavarjitey/ Jagallakshmirjagan maatarvishnu patni
namostutey,NavakotiMahashakti samupasya padaambujey/ Kanatsouvarna Ratnadhya
Sarvaabharanabhushitey,Anantaniyamihishi Prapancheshwara Nayikey/
Atyucchritapadaantasthey Paramavyomanayikey, Nakaprushthagataaradhye Vishnulokavilasini/
Vaikuntharajamahishi Shriranganagaraashritey,Ranganayaki Bhuputri
KrishneyVarada Vallabhey/ KotiBrahmaadi samsevye Koti
Rudradikirtitey,Matulungamayam khetam Souvarna chashakam tatha/
PadmadwayamPurnakumbhakeeramvaraabhaye,PashamankushaShankhaChakraShulaKripanikam/
DhanurbanouchaakshamalaChinmudramapibibhrati,AshtadashabhujeLakshmiMahashtadashapitha/
(Our obeisances to you the Mother of
All in the Forms of Amba, the Entirety for Bhagavan Vishnu, Maheshwari, the
Mother of all Lokas, the Archetype of Auspiciousness; Siddha Lakshmi or the
Everlasting Bestower, Maha Kaali, Maha Lakshmi; *Sadyojataadi or the Five
Manifestations of Rudra viz. Sadyojata representing Shrishthi Shakti or of
Creation, Vama Deva representing Shiti Shakti, Aghora or of Samhara Shakti or
of Dissolution, Tatpurusha or of Tirodhana Shakti or of the Power of
Concealment, and Ishana or of Anugraha Shakti or the Power of Blessing; *
Panchagni Rupa or of the Pancha Mukhaagni Vidyas; in other words Devi resorts
to oblations to the Panchagnis;
[*Chandogya Upanishad refers to the
Panchagnis as follows: Antariksha or of Sun, Parjanya or Rain God Varuna,
Prithivi, Purusha and Prakriti; it details the respective details of oblations
to these Panchaagnis are as follows: The first oblation to Agni is for
Antariksha with Surya as the Aajya/ ghee or the fuel-Sun Rays as
smoke-Day time as the ‘Jwaala’ or the flame- Chandra as the embers or
coals-Nakshatra as the sparks;The Second Type of Agni is for Parjanya
with Vayu as the fuel-clouds as Smoke-lightening as the flame-
thunderbolts as embers-rumblings of thunderbolts as sparks; the third oblation
to the Tritiyaagni is in favour of Prithvi as Fire-Kaalamaana or Time is the
fuel-Akasha as the smoke- Raatri or the Night as the flame-Chatur Dishas as
embers-and Upa Dishas as sparks; Man as the Chaturthaagni-Vaak or speech as the
fuel-Praana or the Life Force as the smoke-tongue as the flame-netras / eyes as
embers-ears as sparks; the Panchaagni is a Woman as the Fire-seed as the
flame-covering membrane as the embers- Ten to Twelve Months as the sparks and
finally the birth];
Panchaka Panchakam or the Five
Requisites of each of the Five Fires; *Yantra Lakshmi or the One prayed
throughMantras and Penances for several Karya Siddhis;
[ *Examples are Sarva Karya Siddhi
Yantra, Shubha Laabha Yantra, Vyapaara Vriddhi Yantra etc. Shri Yantra,
Maha Lakshmi Yantra, KuberaYantra etc. are all with Prosperity Orientation;
ShukraYantra, Vashikarana Yantra or for Akarshana or Attraction; Vidya Yantras
like Gayatri Yantra or Saraswati Yantra; for Subduing Enemies the examples are
Bagala murti Yantra or Maha Kaali Yantra; Heath oriented Maha Mrityunjaya
Yantra; Nava Graha Yantras for specific shortcomings in respect of the
Grahas etc.]
Bhavatyadi or Devi! You are the Primary
Shakti; Adyadyedi or the Foremost of the First Shakti; Srishtaadi karanakara or
the Cause of the Causes of Creation; Vitatey or of fully Expanded
Manifestation; Dosha Varjitey or Blemishless; Jagallakshmi or the Unique Devi
of Maha Lakshmi; Jagan Maata or the Mother of Universe; Vishnu Patni; Navakoti
Maha Shakti samupasya padambujey or Devi! There are nine crore Maha Shaktis in
their worship at your lotus feet; Kanatsouvarna ratnaadhya or She is ornamented
with invaluable gems tastefully studded in golden jewellery; Sarvaabharana
Bhushitey or Possessive of all imaginable ornaments adorned all over the
Physique; Ananta Nitya Mahishi or the Paramount Queen of the Endless and
Everlasting Universe; Prapacheswara Nayaki or the Inimitable Empress of the
Prapancha controlling the Pancha Bhutas and beyond; Atyucchrita padaantasthye
or the One realisable at the utmost top of the inconceivable of Nothingness of
the Universe; Parama Vyomanayakey or the Master of all the Celestial Beings far
beyond the Sky Line; Naka prishtha tataaraadhye or most sincerely worshipped by
those who left for the higher Lokas; Vishnu Loka Vilasini or the Devi who is
playful and spirited in Vishnuloka; the Queen of Vaikuntharaajya; *Shriranga
Nagarashritye or the Deity called Shri Ranganayaki along with Ranganatha Swamy;
[ *The Legend states that in course of
his Tapasya, Brahma visioned a Vishnu Vimana the manifestation of Garuda, with
Adisesha’s hood covering it and Surya Chandras fanning Vishnu in a reclining
posture; Bhagavan instructed Brahma to sustain worship of Vishnu in eight
Swarupas besides Sriranga, viz. Venkatadri, Srimushnam,
Saligrama,Totadri, Badari, Pushkara, and Naimisharanya and that worship
be perpetuated at all these Places as per Agama Shastras; Brahma entrusted the
worship to Shri Ranganatha and his consort Shri Ranga Nayaki to Surya Deva, who
later on passed on to his son Vaiwaswanta further given to Ikshwaku and Shri
Rama gifted to Vibhisana at Shri Ranga; Devi is thus Ranga Nayaki, Bhuputri
Sita Devi, Krishney or Rukmini, Varada Vallabhey or the Consort of
Varadaraja Swami viz. Perundevi];
Koti Brahmaadi Samsevye / Koti Rudraadi
Keertitey or in the Eternal Time Calculation or Kalamana, Devi witnessed the
worship of Koti Brahmas and Koti Rudras; Maatulingamayam khetam or the Holder
of a Citroen Tree as her Club to punish the Evil; Souvarna Chashakam or the
holder of a golden drinking glass too with the ease of which she destroys the
Evil; Padma dwayam: Devi! Padma dwayam or You carry a couple of Lotuses,
Purna kumbham or a Full Pot representative of a never-ending mercy; Keeram or
the Paarot Couple; Varadabhaye or a gesture of shelter; *Paashamamkusha
shankham chakram shulam kripanikaam or the Holder of a Paasha or noose, Ankusha
or goad, Shankha or a conchshell,Chakram or the Holy Disc, Shulam or spear and
kripanikaam or a dagger; Dhanurbanou or the bow and arrows; AkshaMaala or the
rosary; Chinmudra or of the Meditative Gesture of Advaita of Purusha and
Prakriti or Reality and Illusion as explained in reference to Mudras earlier;
Api bibhrati or gifted with all those mentioned above; *Ashtaadasha
Bhujey or Devi endowed with Eighteen Hands carrying Aksha Maala or stringed
beads, battle axe, mace, arrow, thunderbolt, Lotus, Pot, Cudgel, lance, sword, shield,
conchshell, Ball, drinking cup, trident, noose, discuss or the wheel; you
are also of Mahashtaadasha peethika or of the Eighteen Famed Temples like
at Kolhapuri and at various Ashta Lakshmi Temples dotted all over in Bharat and
elsewhere).
BhumiNilaadisamsevye
Swamichittanuvartini, Padmey Padmalaye Padmi Purnakumbhabhishechitey/
Indirendindiraabhakshi Kshirasagarakanyakey, Bhargavitwam Swatantreschha
vasikruta Jagatpatih/ MangalamMangalanamtwam
Devatanamchadevata,TwamuttamuttamanaamchatwamShreyahParam/
Dhanadhanyabhivriddhischa
sarvabhoumasukhochraya,Andolikadisowbhagyamattebhadimahodaya/
PutrapoutraabhivridhischaVidyabhogabaladikam,Ayurarigyasampattirashtaishwaryam
twamehahi/ Parameshavibhutischa
Suksmaatukshmataragatih,SadayapangasamdattaBrahmendraadi padasthitih/
Avyahatamahabhagya
twamevaakshobhyavikramah,SamanvayaschaVedhanamavirodhastwamevahi/
Nisshreyasapadaprapti sadhanam phalamevacha, Srimantrarajaraajnicha Srividya
kshemakarini/ Shrimbijajapasantushtha AimHreemShreemBijapalika,PrapattimargasulabhaVishnuprathamakinkari/
Kleenkaraartha Savitricha Sowmangalyaadi Devata,Shrishodashaksharividya
Shriyantrapuravasini/ Sarva Mangalamangalye
Shiveysarvaarthasaadhikey,SharanyeTraimbike DeviNarayaninamostutey/ Punah
punarnamastestu saashtaangamayutam punah/
(Devi! You are worshipped all over-be
it on Earth or the Lokas in the Skies and beyond; yet you act as per the
wishes of your Swami Vishnu; You are of the Form of Lotus, the
Dweller of Lotus, of the prettiness and purity of Lotus; the One who is
always bathed in the Sacred waters from Overflowing vessels; Indira the
illustrious spouse of Srihari, Indendiraabhaakshi or brilliant and serene
like Chandra; Ksheera Sagara Kanyakey or the Maiden that emerged from the
Ocean of Milk during the Churning by Deva-Danavas in their quest for Amrita the
Divine Nectar; Bhargavi the dear daughter of Bhrigu Maharshi; Swatantreccha or
entirely independent in your wishes and actions; Vasheekruta Jagatpathi or You
are in the total spell of the Lord of the Universe Maha Vishnu Himself;
Mangalam Mangalaanam cha or the Access to High Prosperity and total
Auspiciousness; Devataanaam cha Devata or the Supreme of the Devatas;
Twamuttamottamaanaam cha or Devi! You indeed are the noblest among the
Devatas; twam Shreyah or you are the most accomplished; Paramamritam or the
Supreme possible Nectar of Life itself; Dhana dhanyaabhivriddhischa or the best
benefactor of wealth and food; Sarva bhouma sukhodraya or the provider of
all kinds of happiness as though to an Emperor par excellence; Andolikadi
Soubhagyam Mattebhadi Mahodayah or the grantor of Unique Fortune with endless
royal luxuries indicative of intoxicating possessions and facilities symbolised
with fleets of Superior Elephants and so on; You are the only one responsible
for family contentment of good progeny as also of achievement of knowledge and
joys; You also bestow good health, longevity and prosperity; in fact you are
the only giver of Ashtaishwaryas or the Eight Kinds of Opulence of
Dhana-Dhanya-Dhairyaadis mentioned already; Paramesha vibhutis cha or you are
of the magnificence of Parameshwara; Sookshmaatsookshma taraa gatih or
you are of the tiniest of the minute form and yet possessive of the
Glorious Path of grandeur; Sadaapaanga sandattha Brahmendr -aadi pada
stitih or Devi! It is due to the shower of your kindness that Brahma-Indra and
other Devatas are able to sustain their positions; Avyahata Maha Bhagyam
Twameva or you are one that ensures constant and breakless Fortune;
Twamevaakshobhya vikramah or you are the One to sustain endless energies to
them ie. Brahmedaadis; Samanvyayascha vedaanaamanivirodhah swamevahi; You are
the Interpretation of Vedas as also of their sustenance without interruption;
Nisshreya sapadaprapti saadhanam phalamevacha or you indeed are the final Fruit
or end-result of the best possible endeavour in the form of Sadpada prapti or
the achievement of Moksha; Devi!You are the Shri Mantraraja Ragjni or the
Sovereign of Mantras or the Vedic Means of Attainment; Shri Vidya Kshemakarini
or the Singular and Safest Means of Shri Vidya or the Highest Form of
Knowledge; You secure the best possible satisfaction by the Recitation of the
Seed Mantras of Aim-Hreem-Shreem as you are the Originator of these Beeja
Mantras yourself! Prapatti Marga Sulabha or Easy of Achievement even in the
Prapatti or of worldly-wise manner; She is the foremost servant woman of
Vishnu; Kleemkaaraatha or the Characterisation of the Kleem Mantra which is the
Beja mantra of Savitri; Soumangalyadhi Devata or the Original Root Deity of
Propitiousness; *Shri Shoshakshari Vidya or the Sixteen Lettered Mantra;
[ *Shreem Hreem Kleem Aim Saum, Om
Hreem Shreem, Ka E Ila Hreem, Ha Sa Ka Ha La Hreem , Sa Ka La Hreem, Sauh Aim
Kleem Hreem Shreem : Shreem (Purusha), Hreem Creative impulse, Kleem creation
course, Aim Brahma with Ahamkara or Ego consciousness, Sauh
Arthanareeswara, Om Prakriti/ Purusha, Hreem Saraswati and Brahma,
Shreem or Lakshmi and Narayana, Ka E La Hreem Prayer to demolish Maya, Ha
Sa kah La Hreem destruction of blemishes, Sau Aim the Universe of Surya Chandra
Agnis; Kleem Hreem or the Pancha Bhutas ie. K for water, I for Bhumi, H for
Antariksha, R for Agni and S for Merger of Atma with Paramatma];
*Shri Yantra Pura Vaasini or the
Resident of Shri Yantra;
[ *Shri Yantra is a Tantrik Instrument
comprising Nine Chakras or Wheels each wheel being arranged within another
while all the enclosures being in an over all Circle; each wheel has
formations of triangles interlinked with each another. The Nine Chakras are
called respectively as Trailokya Mohana, Sarva-Aashaa paripurika, Sarva
Samkshobhana, Sarva Sowbhagya Daayika, Sarvaardha Sadhika, Sarva Rakshaakara,
Sarva Rogahara, Sarva Siddhi pradaayika, and Sarvanandamaya. The Interior-Most
Central Point of all the Chakras is called Bindu.].
Devi! Sarvamanagala Mangalye or the One
who bestows all types of Auspiciousness; Shivey the Symbol of Propitiousness;
Sarvarthasaadhikey or the fulfiller of every wish of all the Beings; Sharanye
or My Final Supplication for Protection;Trayambikey Devi! or the Integrated
Swarupa of the Three Mothers of Lakshmi-Durga-Saraswati; Narayani the
Illustrious Spouse of Narayana; My most respectful reverences to you Lakshmi
Devi! My repeated respects to you and prostrations again and again!
Sanatkumara Vaacha:
Yevamstuta Mahalakshmir Brahma Rudraadibhissuraih Namadbhiraartair -deenascha
nissatvairbhoga varjitah/ Jyeshta jushtaischa nishreekai ssamsaartatswa
paraayanaih, Vishnupatni dadou teshaam darshanam drishti tarpanam/ Sharat
purnendu kotyaabha dhavalaanga veekshanaih, Sarvaam satwa samaavishtaam
schakrey hrushtaa varam dadou/ (As
Brahma, Vishnu and Ishwara commended Maha Lakshmi as above, the highly pleased
Devi who was shimmering like countless rays of Chandra, showered her kindness
by her benevolent glances and got busy with bestowing boons not only to them
but all those present at the Prayers to her. In acknowledgement of her approval
of the Prayers, she replied to the TrimMurtis as follows:
Namnaamsashta
sahasrammey pramadwaapi yassrukrut, Kirtayetkuley satyamvasaamya Chandra
Taarakam/ Kim punarniyamaa jjaptur madeka sharanasyacha,Matru vatsaanu
kampaaham poshikaa syaamaharnisham/ Mannama smarataam lokey durlabham naasti
chintitam, Matprasaadena Sarvepi swasyeshtaartha mavaapyatha/ Luptavaishnava
dharmasya madvrateshwavakirninah, Bhakti prapatti heenasya vandhyo naamnaam
japopimey/ Tasmaada -vashyam tairdoshairviheenah
Paapavarjitah,Japetsaashtasahasram mey naamnaam pratyahamaadaraat/
Saakshaadalakshmi putropi moodhopi vikalah patitopicha, Avashaat praapnuyyaad
bhaagyam matprasadena kevala/ Spruheyamachiraaddevaa Varadaanaaya jaapinah,
Dadaami Sarvamishtaartham Lakshmiti smarataam dhruva/ Ityuktwaantardadhey
Lakshmir Vaishnavi Bhavatkalaa/ ( May
those who rendered my thousand names with complete dedication be truly blessed
with name and fame till such times as Surya and Chandra shine on the firmament.
Is it necessary for me to reiterate that as a mother I should protect
them day in and day out since they have submitted to me with total
dedication. Those who take my name with sincerity have nothing to fear and my
grace shall always fulfill every wish of theirs. I assure all those who render
my names are granted full contentment ,even if they disregard the
Principles of Dharma that Vishnu precsribed or if they do not engage
themselves in High Devotional Acts adderssed even to me! Those who are
illfated with poverty and penury, misfortune and lack of intiative, dull and
lazy, physically challenged or mentally unsound, do deserve my Grace and
Consideration, if only they are genuinely devotional taking my nanes with
passion and intensity. Having blessed all likewise, Maha Lakshmi disappeared).
Sanatkumara
Uvacha: Ishtaapurtamcha sukrutam bhaagadevamcha chintitam, Tadetatpravadaam
-yadya Lakshmi naama sahasrakam, Yoginah pathata Kshipram
chintitaarthanavaapsyatha/ (Addressing the congregation of Munis,
the Illustrious Son of Brahma, Maharshi Sanatkumara concluded the rendering of
Shri Lakshmi Sahasra Naamaaavali and stated that as far as Devatas were
concerned they have the means of Yagnas to secure their shares of blessings
from Paramatma; but in case of mortals, one great adnantage is indeed available
to Yogis and such noble beings in the form of rendings of Lakshmi Sahasra
naama by means of which propitousness is assured in their on-going lives and
also the means of attainng Salvation) Gaargya
Uvacha: Sanatkumara Yogendra Ityukvaasa Dayanidhih, Anugrahyayayou Kshipram
taamscha Dwadasha yoginah/ Tasmaadeydrahasyamcha gopyamjapyam prayatnatah,
Ashtamya -amcha Chaturdasashyam Navamyaam Bhrigu vaasarey/
Pouramasyamamaayamcha Parvakaaley Visheshatah, Japedwaa Nitya kaaryesh
Sarvaankaamaan -avaapnuyaat/ (As Maharshi made an exit after the
rendering of Shri Lakshmi Sahasra Naamaavali, Garya Muni concluded his address
to the Twelve Yogis that the Superlative Rendering of this most effective
Supplication to Maha Lakshmi Devi is best performed in utmost secrecy and
regard, preferably on Ashtaami Tithis, Chaturdashis, Navamis, Fridays,
Pournamis,Amavasyas and especially on Parva Dinas or Festival Days. Indeed such
dedicated and most sincere Sahasra Naama would usher on extreme propitiousness
and unreserved fulfillment of desires and ambitions.)
Iti Shri Skaanda
Puraney Santakumara Samhitaayaam Lakshmi Sahasra naama stortram/Om Tat Sat/
Dhyanam:
Sajalaladaneelam darshithodaara sheelam,
Karatalaghrutashailam Venuvaadye Rasaalam/
Vrajajana kulapaalam Kaaminikelilolam,
Tharunathulasimilaalam naimi Gopaalavaalam.
(I greet Gopala whose appearance was blue like the radiance of fresh water, whose essential nature was of kindness, who lifted the Mountain of Govardhana with His hands, who played a big sonorous flute, who administered the People of Vraja with care, who was in the habit of performing childish pranks for the entertainment of the women of Vraja and whose neck adorned the highly attractive garland of Tulasi leaves). Following is the Vishnusahasra Nama Stotram:
Om Vishnur jishnur hrishikeshah Sarvaatma Sarva Bhavanah,
Swargah Sharvareenatho Bhutagramashayaashayah/
Anaadinidhano Devah Sarvagnah Sarva sambhavah,
Sarva –vyapee Jagatdhaataa Jaganmayah/
Sarvaakritidharah Sarvey Viswaruupee Janaardanah,
Ajaatma Sashvatho Nithyo Vishvaadhaaro Vibhuh Prabhuh /
Brahmarupaika rupascha Sarva rupadharo Harah,
Kaalaagni Prabhavo Vaayuhu Pralayanthakarokshayah /
Mahaarnavo Maha Megho Jala budbuda Sambhavah,
Samskruto vikruto Matsyo Maha Matsyo thimingalah /
Anantho Vaasukih Sesho Varaaho Dharaneedharah,
Payaksheera Vivekaadyo Hamso Haimagiri sthitah /
Hayagreevo Vishaalaaksho Hayakarno Hayakruthih,
Manthano Ratnahaari cha Kurmodhyaraadharah /
Vinidro Nidritho Nandi Sunando Nandanapriyah,
Naabhi naala mrinaali cha Swayambhuschaturaanah /
Prajaapati paro Dakshah Srishtikarthaa Prajaakarah,
Marichih Kashyapo Vatsah Surasura guruh Kavih/
Vaamano Vaamabhaagi cha Vaamakarma Brihadyupuh,
Trilokakramano Deepo Baliyagna Vinaashanah /
Yagna Hartho Yagna Kartho Yagnesho Yagnabhuk Vibhuh,
Sahasranshu Bhago Bhaanurviviswan Raviramshumaan /
Thigmatejasvalpatejah Karma Saakshi Manuryamah,
Devarajah Surapatir daanavaarih Sachipatih /
Agnirvaayusakho Vahnir varuno Yadasaampatih,
Nairruto Naadanonaadi RakshoYaksha dhanaadhipah/
Kubero Vitthavaan Vego Vasupaalo Vilaasakruth,
Amrithashravanah Somah Somapaana -karah Sudhih/
Sarvoushadhikarah Srimaannishaakaro Divaakarah,
Vishaarirvishahartha cha Vishakanthadharo Girih/
Neelakantho Vrushi Rudro Bhalachandrohumaapatih,
Sivah Shanto Vashi Veero Dhyani Mani cha Maanadah/
Krimikeeto Mrigavyadho Mrigaha Mrigavatsalah,
Vatuko Bhairavo Baalah Kapaali Dandavigrahah/
Smashaanavaasi Maamsaashi Dhushta naasi Samaanthakruth,
Yoginistrasako Yogi Dhyanastho Dhyana –vaasanah /
Senaanih Sainyadah Skando Mahakaalo Ganaadhipah,
Adidevo Ganapathir –vighnaha Vighnanaashanah /
Ruddhisiddhiprado Danti Bhalachandro Gajaananah,
Nrisimha Ugradamshtrascha Nakhi Daanavanaashakrit /
Prahlada posha kartha cha Sarva daitya janeswarah,
Salabha Saagarh Saashi Kalpadruma Vikalpakah /
Hemaado Hemabhagi cha Himakartho Himaachalah,
Bhudharo Bhumido Meruh Kailaasa Sikharo Girih /
Loka -lokantaro Loki Biloki Bhuvaneswarah,
Dikpaalo Dikpathirdivyo Divyakaayo Jitendriah /
Virupo Rupavan Ragi Nrithya Geetavisaaradah,
Haha Huhu Chitraratho Devashi Naradah Sakha /
Viswadevah Saadhya Devah Grithaasheeschalochalah,
Kapilo Jalpako Vaadi Duttho Haihayasangharaat/
Vasishto Vaamadevascha Saptarshipravaro Bhriguh,
Jaamadagnyo Mahaveerah KshatriyantakaroRishih/
Hiranyakashipuschaiva Hiranyaksho Harapriyah,
Agastih PulahoRakshah Paulosthyo Ravano Ghatah/
DevaariTapasastapi Vibhishana Harapriyah,
Tejasvi Tejassteyji Eesho Rajapathih Prabhuh/
Daasarathi Raaghavo Ramo Raghuvamsa vivardhanah,
Seetaapathih Pathih Srimaan Brahmanyo Bhaktavatsalah/
Sannadah Kavachi Khadgi Cheeravaasa Digambarah,
Kireeti Kundali Chaapi Shankha chakri Gadadharah/
Kausalyonandanodaro Bhumishaayee Griha Priyah,
Saumithro Barato Baalah Shatrughno Bharataagrajah /
Lakshmanah Paraviraghnah Stree Shahaayaka Kapeeswarah,
Hanuman Ruksha Raajascha Sugreevo Balinaashanaha/
Dutapriyo Dutakaarihyangado Gadatham Varah,
Vanadhwamsi Bani Vegee VaanaroVaanaradhvajah/
Laanguli Nakhi Damshtree hahakaro varah,
Bhavasetur mahasethu bhaddha Setu Rameswarah/
Jaanaki Vallabhah Kaami Kireeti Kundali Khagi,
Pundareeka Visaalaaksho Mahabaahur ghanaakrutih/
Chanchalchapalah Kaami Vaami Vaamankavasalah,
Streepriyah Streeparah Strainah Striyo Vaamankavasakah/
Jithavairi Jitakaamo Jitakrodho Jitendriyah,
Shantho Daantho Dayaraamohyekastreevratha dharakah/
Saatvikah Satvasamsthano Madahaa Krodhaha Kharah,
Bahuraakshasa samveethah Sarva Raakshsa naashakrut/
Raavanaaree Ranakshudra dasa mastaka chhedakah,
Raajyakaari Yagnakaari Daata Bhokta Tapodhanah/
Ayodhyadhipatih Kaantho Vaikunthokuntha vigrah,
Satyavrato Vrati Surastapi Satyaphalapradah/
Sarva Saakshi Sarvagascha Sarvapraanaharovyayah,
Praanaschyapaanaascha Vyanodanah Samaanakah/
Naagah Krukalah Kurmischa Devadattho Dhananjayah,
Sarvapraanivido Vyaapi Yogadharaka –dharakah/
Tatvavidstatvadas tatvi Sarva Tatva Visharadah,
Dhyanasto Dhyanashaali cha Manasvi Yoga vitthamah/
Brahmajno Brahmado Brahmajnaata cha Brahma sambhava,
Agnaatyavith vido topo Jyoti Rupo Niranjanah/
Jnaanado Jnaanah Gyani Guruh Sishyopadeshikah,
Susishyah Sikshitah Shaali Sishya Sikshaa Visharadah/
Mantrado Mantraha Mantri Tantri Tantrajanapriyah,
Sanmantro Mantravid mantri Yantra mantraika bhanjanah/
Maarano Mohano Mohi Stambhocchatana krut Khalah,
Bahumaayo Vimaayascha Mahamayaa vimohakah/
Mokshado Bandhako Vandihyakarshanah,
Hreenkaaro Beeja Rupeecha Kleenkarah Keelakaadhipah /
Saunkaara Shaktimaancchaktih Sarva Shakti Dharo dharah,
Akarokaara Omkaarascchando Gayatra Sambhavah /
Vedo Vedavido Vedi Vedadhyayi sadaa Sivah,
Rukyajur Saamaarthaveshah Saamagaana –karokari/
Tripado Bahupaadi cha Satpathah Sarvatomukhah,
Praakrutah Samskruto Yogi Geetagrandha prahelikah/
Saguno Vigunashcchando Nissango Viguno guni,
Nirguno Gunavaan Sangi Karmi Dharmicha Karmadah/
Nishkarma Kamakaami cha Nissangah Sanga Varjithah,
Nirlobho Nirahankaari Nishkichana Jana Priyah/
Sarva Sangakaro Raagi Sarvathyagi Bahiswarah,
Ekapaado Dwipaadascha Bahu paadolyalpa paadakah /
Dwipadastripadah Paadi Vipaadi Padasangrahaha,
Khecharo Bhucharo Bhraami Bhrungakeeta madhupriyah/
Ruthuh Samvatsaro Maasoyanah Pakshoharnishaha,
Krutha Tretha Kalischaiva Dwaparaschaturaakrutih /
Deshakaalakarah Kaalah Kula dharmah Sanaatanah,
Kalaa Kaashthaa Palaa NadyoThaamah Pakshah Sithasithah/
Yugo Yugandharo Yogyo Yuga dharma pravartakah,
Kulaachaarah Kulakarah Kula Daivakarah Kuli/
Chaturashramachari cha Gruhastho hyathithipriyah,
Vanastho Vanachaari cha Vaanaprastha ashramashrami /
Vatuko Brahmachaari cha Shikhasutri Kamandali,
Trijati Dhyanavaan Dhyaani Badrikaashrama vaasakruta/
Hemaadri Prabhavo Haimo Hemaraashi –himaamkarah,
Mahaaprasthanako Vipro Viraagi Raagavaan Gruhi/
Naranarayano Naagi Kedaarodarvigrahah,
Gangadwara Tapassarastapovana Taponidhi/
Nidhiresha Maha Padmah Padmaakara shriyalayah,
Padmanabhah Pareetatma Parivrat Purushotthamah/
Paraanandaha Puraanascha Samradraja viraajakah,
Chakrastha Chakravaalasya Chakravarthi Niradhipah/
Ayurvedavido Vaidyo Dhanvantarischa Rogahaa,
Aushadhi beejasambhuto Rogi Roga Vinashakrut /
Chetanaschetakoyachintya Chittha Chinta Vinashakruth,
Ateendrayah Sukhasparshascharaachari Vihangamah /
Garudah Pakshirajascha Chakshusho Viataatmajah,
Vishnu yaana Vimaanastho Manomaya –turangamah /
Bahuvrishti karo Varshi Airavanaviraavanah,
Ucchauhshrava Hayogami Haridashvo Haripriyah /
Pravrusho Meghamaali cha Gajaratnam Purandarah,
Vasudo Vasudharascha Nidraaluh Pannagaasanah/
Seshashaayi Jaleshahi Vyasah Satyavati sutah,
Veda Vyasakaro Vaagmi Bahushaakhaa Vikalpakah /
Smritih Puraana dharmaarthi Paraavara vichakshanah,
Sahasra sheersho Sahasraakshah Sahasravadanojjvalah /
Sahasrabahuh Sahasranshuh Sahasra Kiranonnatah,
Bahusirshekasirsha cha Trishira Vishirah shikhi/
Jatilo Bhasmaragi cha Divyambaradharah Suchih,
Anurupo Brihadrupo Virupo Vikarakrithih/
Samudramaadhako Maathi Sarvaratnaharoharih,
Vajra vaiduryako Vajri Chintamani mahamanih/
Anirmulyo Mahamulyo Nirmulyah Surabhih Sukhee,
Pitaa Maatha Shishurbandhurdhata Twashtararymaa Yamah /
Anthahstho Bahyakari cha Bahih –stho vai Bahiswarah,
Paavanah Paavakah Paki Sarva Bhakshi Huthashanah/
Bhagavan Bhagahaa Bhaagi Bhavabhanjo Bhayankarah,
Kayasthah Karyakari cha Karyakartha Karapradah/
Eka Dharma Dwidharma cha Sukhi Dutyopa jeevakah,
Palakas tarakas –thraatha Kaalo Mushaka bhakshakah /
Sanjeevano Jeevakartha Sajeevo Jivasambhavah,
Shadvimshako Maha Vishnuh Sarva Vyapi Maheswarah /
Divyangado Muktamaali Srivatso Makaradhwajah,
ShyamamurthirGhanashyamah Peetavaasah Shubhaanananh/
Chiravaasa vivaasaascha Bhuta Daanava Vallabhah
Amrithomritha bhaagi cha Mohini Swarupa Dharakah /
Divyadrishtih Samadrushtiddeva danava vamchakah,
Kabandhah Kethukari cha Swarbhaanuschandra taapanah /
Graharaajo Grahi Graahah Sarvagraha Vimochakah,
daanamaanajapo homah Saanukuulah Shubhagrahah /
Vighnakartha apahartha cha Vighnanasho Vinayakah,
Apakaaropakaari cha Sarva Siddhi Phala Pradah /
Sevakah Samadaani cha Bhedhi Dandi cha Matsari,
Dayavaan Daanasheelascha Daani Yajva Pratigrahi /
Haviragnicharusthaali Samidascha Tilo Yavah,
Hotovuddhata Shuchih Kundah Saamago Vaikruthih savah /
Dravyam Paatraani Sankalpo Musalo Haaranih Kushah,
Deekshito Mandapo Vediryajamaanah Pashuh Krathuh /
Dakshina Swastimaan Swasthihaasheervadah Shubhapradah,
Adivruksho Mahavruksho Devavruksho Vanaspathih /
Prayaago Venimaan Veni Nyagrodhaakshayo vatah,
Sutirthastirthakaari cha Tirtharajo Vrathi Vrathah /
Vrittidaata Prudhuh Patro Dogdha Gorvatsa evacha,
Ksheeram Kshiravahah Ksheeri Ksheera bhaga vibhaga vith /
Rajyabhaagavido bhaagi Sarva bhaaga vikalpah,
Vaahano Vaahako vegi paadachari Tapaswarah /
Gopano Gopako Gopi Gopakanyaviharakrit,
Vaasudevo Visaalaakshah Krishno Gopijanapriyah/
Devakinandano Nandi Nandagopa grishaasrayi,
Yashodanandano Dami Damodara Ulookhali /
Putanaari Trinaavartahaari Shakataprabhanjakah,
Navanitapriyo Vaagmi Vatsapaalaka baalaah/
Vasurupadharo Vatsi Vatsaha Dhenukaanthakrit,
Vakaarirvanavaasi cha Vanakreeda visaradah /
Krishavarnaakrutih Kantho Venuvetra vidhaarakah,
Gopamokshakaro Moksho Yamunapulinaturah /
Mayavatsakaro Maayi Brahma mayapamohakah,
Atmasaara viharaksho Gopadarakadarakah /
Gochari Gopatirgopo Govardhanadharo Bali,
Kaaleeya –mardanah Kaali Yamunaa hrada vihaarakah /
Sankarshano Balashalyadhyo Baladevo Halaayudhah,
Laangali Musali Chakri Ramo Rohininandanah /
Yamunaararshanodwaro Neelavaasaa Hali thadha,
Revati ramano, Lololo Bahumaanakarh Parah /
Dhenukaari Mahaviro Gopakanya Vidushakah,
Kaama maana harah Kaami Gopivaasopa taskarah/
Venu vaadi cha Naadi cha Nritya geetavisharadah ,
Gopimohakaro Gaano Raasako Rajanicharah /
Divyamali Vimaalicha Vanamaala vibhushitah,
Kaitabharischa Kamsaarimadhuha Madhusudanah /
Chaanuramardano Mallo Mushti Mushtaka Nashaka krit,
Muraha Modako Modi Madghana Narakanthakrit /
Vidyadhyayi Bhumishayi Sudaamascha Sakha Sukhi,
Sakalo Vikalo Vaidyah Kalitovai Kalanidhih /
Vidyashaali Vishaalicha Prtru Matru Vimokshakah,
Rukmini ramano ramyah Kaalindipatih Shankhaha/
Panchajanyo Maha Padmo Bahunayaka nayakah,
Dundhumaaro Nikumbaghna Shambara -anto Rati Priyah /
Pradumna Aniruddhischa Saatvataampatir arjunah,
Phalgunascha Gudakeshaha Savyasaachi Dhananjayah /
Kiriticha Dhanushpaanirveda visharadah,
Sikhandi Saatyakih Shaivyo Bhimo Bhimaparakramah /
Paanchaala abhimanyus cha Saubhadro Draupatipathih,
Yudhishtaro Dharmaraajah Satyavaadi Suchivratah /
Nakulah sahadevascha Karno Duryadhano Ghrini,
Gaangeyosya Gadaapaanir Bhishmo Bhiradhi sutah /
PanchaakshurDhritaraashtro Bhaaradjoshya Gautamah,
Asvatthama Vikarnakar –nascha Jahuryu dhavisharadah /
Shamantiko Gadi Gaalvo Vishwamitro Duraasadah,
Durvaasa Durvinitischa Markandeyo Maha Munih /
Lomasho Nirmalo (A)lomi Dhirghayuscha Chiro(A)chari,
Punarjeevamritho Baavi Bhuto Bhavyo Bhavisyakah /
Trikaalosya Trilingascha Trinethrar Tripathipathih,
Yaadavo Yaagnyavalkyas cha Yadurvamsava vardhanah /
Shalyakridi Vikridascha Yadavaantha Kalih Kalih,
Sadyo Hridayo Daayado Dayabhaakdayi Dayi /
Mahodadhirmahipushto Neela Parvata Vaasa krit,
Eakavarno Vivarnascha Sarva varna bahischarah /
Yagna Nandi Veda Nandi Vedabaaho Balo Balih,
Vaidyari Baadhako Bhaago Jannadho Jagatpathih /
Bhaki BhagavatoBhaagi Vibhakto Bhagavatpriyah,
Trigramosya Navavaranyo Grihopanishadaasanah /
Shaalagraama shilatayukto Vishalo Gandakaasrayah,
Ritudevah Shruthah Shraavi Shrutabodhaha Shritashravaah /
Kalkih Kaalakalah Kalki Dushta mleccha vinaashakrit,
Kunkumi Dhavalo Dhirah Kshamaakaro Vrishakapih /
Kinkarah Kinnarah Kanvaha Keki Kimpurushadhipah,
Ekaroma Viroma cha Bahuroma Brihatkavih/
Vrajapraharano Vajri Brihaghno Vaasavaanujah,
Bahutirtha karastirthah Sarva Tirtha Javeswarah/
Vyatipaato paraagascha Daana Vriddhikarah Shubhah,
Asankheyoprameyascha Sankhyakaaro Visankhyahah /
Mihikottharakstaro Balachandrah Sudhakarah,
Nirlokascha Nirakaari Brahma kaaraika kaarakah /
Dauhitrakah Putrakah Poutro Napta Vamsadharo dharah /
Dravibhuto Dayaluscha Sarva Siddhi prado manih,
Aaadhaaropi Vidhaarascha Dharaasunuh Sumangalaha /
Mangalo Mangalaakaaro Mangalyaha Sarva Mangalah/
Naamnaam Sahasram Naamedam Vishnortulatejasah,
Sarva Siddhi karam Kaamyam Punyam Hariharatmakam/
Yah Pathethpratruddhya Shuchi bhutva Samaahitah,
Yaschedam Shrunuyannityam Naro Nischala Maanasah,
Trisandhyam Shraddhayah yuktah Sarva Paapapaih Pramuchyatey/
The above Vishnu Sahasranaama bestows all kinds of ‘Siddhis’ (Accomplishments) and fulfills all desires. Those who read or hear the ‘Stotra’ with concentration and earnestness during Three Sandhyas a day would for certain become free from past and present sins. After reading the Stotra, a Devotee should sincerely greet Bhagavan Vishnu and read: Sahasraakshah Sahasraanghrih Sahasravadanojjvalah, Sahasranaamanthaakshah Sahasrabhuja the Namaha / (Source: Avanti Khanda of Skanda Purana)
Sajalaladaneelam darshithodaara sheelam,
Karatalaghrutashailam Venuvaadye Rasaalam/
Vrajajana kulapaalam Kaaminikelilolam,
Tharunathulasimilaalam naimi Gopaalavaalam.
(I greet Gopala whose appearance was blue like the radiance of fresh water, whose essential nature was of kindness, who lifted the Mountain of Govardhana with His hands, who played a big sonorous flute, who administered the People of Vraja with care, who was in the habit of performing childish pranks for the entertainment of the women of Vraja and whose neck adorned the highly attractive garland of Tulasi leaves). Following is the Vishnusahasra Nama Stotram:
Om Vishnur jishnur hrishikeshah Sarvaatma Sarva Bhavanah,
Swargah Sharvareenatho Bhutagramashayaashayah/
Anaadinidhano Devah Sarvagnah Sarva sambhavah,
Sarva –vyapee Jagatdhaataa Jaganmayah/
Sarvaakritidharah Sarvey Viswaruupee Janaardanah,
Ajaatma Sashvatho Nithyo Vishvaadhaaro Vibhuh Prabhuh /
Brahmarupaika rupascha Sarva rupadharo Harah,
Kaalaagni Prabhavo Vaayuhu Pralayanthakarokshayah /
Mahaarnavo Maha Megho Jala budbuda Sambhavah,
Samskruto vikruto Matsyo Maha Matsyo thimingalah /
Anantho Vaasukih Sesho Varaaho Dharaneedharah,
Payaksheera Vivekaadyo Hamso Haimagiri sthitah /
Hayagreevo Vishaalaaksho Hayakarno Hayakruthih,
Manthano Ratnahaari cha Kurmodhyaraadharah /
Vinidro Nidritho Nandi Sunando Nandanapriyah,
Naabhi naala mrinaali cha Swayambhuschaturaanah /
Prajaapati paro Dakshah Srishtikarthaa Prajaakarah,
Marichih Kashyapo Vatsah Surasura guruh Kavih/
Vaamano Vaamabhaagi cha Vaamakarma Brihadyupuh,
Trilokakramano Deepo Baliyagna Vinaashanah /
Yagna Hartho Yagna Kartho Yagnesho Yagnabhuk Vibhuh,
Sahasranshu Bhago Bhaanurviviswan Raviramshumaan /
Thigmatejasvalpatejah Karma Saakshi Manuryamah,
Devarajah Surapatir daanavaarih Sachipatih /
Agnirvaayusakho Vahnir varuno Yadasaampatih,
Nairruto Naadanonaadi RakshoYaksha dhanaadhipah/
Kubero Vitthavaan Vego Vasupaalo Vilaasakruth,
Amrithashravanah Somah Somapaana -karah Sudhih/
Sarvoushadhikarah Srimaannishaakaro Divaakarah,
Vishaarirvishahartha cha Vishakanthadharo Girih/
Neelakantho Vrushi Rudro Bhalachandrohumaapatih,
Sivah Shanto Vashi Veero Dhyani Mani cha Maanadah/
Krimikeeto Mrigavyadho Mrigaha Mrigavatsalah,
Vatuko Bhairavo Baalah Kapaali Dandavigrahah/
Smashaanavaasi Maamsaashi Dhushta naasi Samaanthakruth,
Yoginistrasako Yogi Dhyanastho Dhyana –vaasanah /
Senaanih Sainyadah Skando Mahakaalo Ganaadhipah,
Adidevo Ganapathir –vighnaha Vighnanaashanah /
Ruddhisiddhiprado Danti Bhalachandro Gajaananah,
Nrisimha Ugradamshtrascha Nakhi Daanavanaashakrit /
Prahlada posha kartha cha Sarva daitya janeswarah,
Salabha Saagarh Saashi Kalpadruma Vikalpakah /
Hemaado Hemabhagi cha Himakartho Himaachalah,
Bhudharo Bhumido Meruh Kailaasa Sikharo Girih /
Loka -lokantaro Loki Biloki Bhuvaneswarah,
Dikpaalo Dikpathirdivyo Divyakaayo Jitendriah /
Virupo Rupavan Ragi Nrithya Geetavisaaradah,
Haha Huhu Chitraratho Devashi Naradah Sakha /
Viswadevah Saadhya Devah Grithaasheeschalochalah,
Kapilo Jalpako Vaadi Duttho Haihayasangharaat/
Vasishto Vaamadevascha Saptarshipravaro Bhriguh,
Jaamadagnyo Mahaveerah KshatriyantakaroRishih/
Hiranyakashipuschaiva Hiranyaksho Harapriyah,
Agastih PulahoRakshah Paulosthyo Ravano Ghatah/
DevaariTapasastapi Vibhishana Harapriyah,
Tejasvi Tejassteyji Eesho Rajapathih Prabhuh/
Daasarathi Raaghavo Ramo Raghuvamsa vivardhanah,
Seetaapathih Pathih Srimaan Brahmanyo Bhaktavatsalah/
Sannadah Kavachi Khadgi Cheeravaasa Digambarah,
Kireeti Kundali Chaapi Shankha chakri Gadadharah/
Kausalyonandanodaro Bhumishaayee Griha Priyah,
Saumithro Barato Baalah Shatrughno Bharataagrajah /
Lakshmanah Paraviraghnah Stree Shahaayaka Kapeeswarah,
Hanuman Ruksha Raajascha Sugreevo Balinaashanaha/
Dutapriyo Dutakaarihyangado Gadatham Varah,
Vanadhwamsi Bani Vegee VaanaroVaanaradhvajah/
Laanguli Nakhi Damshtree hahakaro varah,
Bhavasetur mahasethu bhaddha Setu Rameswarah/
Jaanaki Vallabhah Kaami Kireeti Kundali Khagi,
Pundareeka Visaalaaksho Mahabaahur ghanaakrutih/
Chanchalchapalah Kaami Vaami Vaamankavasalah,
Streepriyah Streeparah Strainah Striyo Vaamankavasakah/
Jithavairi Jitakaamo Jitakrodho Jitendriyah,
Shantho Daantho Dayaraamohyekastreevratha dharakah/
Saatvikah Satvasamsthano Madahaa Krodhaha Kharah,
Bahuraakshasa samveethah Sarva Raakshsa naashakrut/
Raavanaaree Ranakshudra dasa mastaka chhedakah,
Raajyakaari Yagnakaari Daata Bhokta Tapodhanah/
Ayodhyadhipatih Kaantho Vaikunthokuntha vigrah,
Satyavrato Vrati Surastapi Satyaphalapradah/
Sarva Saakshi Sarvagascha Sarvapraanaharovyayah,
Praanaschyapaanaascha Vyanodanah Samaanakah/
Naagah Krukalah Kurmischa Devadattho Dhananjayah,
Sarvapraanivido Vyaapi Yogadharaka –dharakah/
Tatvavidstatvadas tatvi Sarva Tatva Visharadah,
Dhyanasto Dhyanashaali cha Manasvi Yoga vitthamah/
Brahmajno Brahmado Brahmajnaata cha Brahma sambhava,
Agnaatyavith vido topo Jyoti Rupo Niranjanah/
Jnaanado Jnaanah Gyani Guruh Sishyopadeshikah,
Susishyah Sikshitah Shaali Sishya Sikshaa Visharadah/
Mantrado Mantraha Mantri Tantri Tantrajanapriyah,
Sanmantro Mantravid mantri Yantra mantraika bhanjanah/
Maarano Mohano Mohi Stambhocchatana krut Khalah,
Bahumaayo Vimaayascha Mahamayaa vimohakah/
Mokshado Bandhako Vandihyakarshanah,
Hreenkaaro Beeja Rupeecha Kleenkarah Keelakaadhipah /
Saunkaara Shaktimaancchaktih Sarva Shakti Dharo dharah,
Akarokaara Omkaarascchando Gayatra Sambhavah /
Vedo Vedavido Vedi Vedadhyayi sadaa Sivah,
Rukyajur Saamaarthaveshah Saamagaana –karokari/
Tripado Bahupaadi cha Satpathah Sarvatomukhah,
Praakrutah Samskruto Yogi Geetagrandha prahelikah/
Saguno Vigunashcchando Nissango Viguno guni,
Nirguno Gunavaan Sangi Karmi Dharmicha Karmadah/
Nishkarma Kamakaami cha Nissangah Sanga Varjithah,
Nirlobho Nirahankaari Nishkichana Jana Priyah/
Sarva Sangakaro Raagi Sarvathyagi Bahiswarah,
Ekapaado Dwipaadascha Bahu paadolyalpa paadakah /
Dwipadastripadah Paadi Vipaadi Padasangrahaha,
Khecharo Bhucharo Bhraami Bhrungakeeta madhupriyah/
Ruthuh Samvatsaro Maasoyanah Pakshoharnishaha,
Krutha Tretha Kalischaiva Dwaparaschaturaakrutih /
Deshakaalakarah Kaalah Kula dharmah Sanaatanah,
Kalaa Kaashthaa Palaa NadyoThaamah Pakshah Sithasithah/
Yugo Yugandharo Yogyo Yuga dharma pravartakah,
Kulaachaarah Kulakarah Kula Daivakarah Kuli/
Chaturashramachari cha Gruhastho hyathithipriyah,
Vanastho Vanachaari cha Vaanaprastha ashramashrami /
Vatuko Brahmachaari cha Shikhasutri Kamandali,
Trijati Dhyanavaan Dhyaani Badrikaashrama vaasakruta/
Hemaadri Prabhavo Haimo Hemaraashi –himaamkarah,
Mahaaprasthanako Vipro Viraagi Raagavaan Gruhi/
Naranarayano Naagi Kedaarodarvigrahah,
Gangadwara Tapassarastapovana Taponidhi/
Nidhiresha Maha Padmah Padmaakara shriyalayah,
Padmanabhah Pareetatma Parivrat Purushotthamah/
Paraanandaha Puraanascha Samradraja viraajakah,
Chakrastha Chakravaalasya Chakravarthi Niradhipah/
Ayurvedavido Vaidyo Dhanvantarischa Rogahaa,
Aushadhi beejasambhuto Rogi Roga Vinashakrut /
Chetanaschetakoyachintya Chittha Chinta Vinashakruth,
Ateendrayah Sukhasparshascharaachari Vihangamah /
Garudah Pakshirajascha Chakshusho Viataatmajah,
Vishnu yaana Vimaanastho Manomaya –turangamah /
Bahuvrishti karo Varshi Airavanaviraavanah,
Ucchauhshrava Hayogami Haridashvo Haripriyah /
Pravrusho Meghamaali cha Gajaratnam Purandarah,
Vasudo Vasudharascha Nidraaluh Pannagaasanah/
Seshashaayi Jaleshahi Vyasah Satyavati sutah,
Veda Vyasakaro Vaagmi Bahushaakhaa Vikalpakah /
Smritih Puraana dharmaarthi Paraavara vichakshanah,
Sahasra sheersho Sahasraakshah Sahasravadanojjvalah /
Sahasrabahuh Sahasranshuh Sahasra Kiranonnatah,
Bahusirshekasirsha cha Trishira Vishirah shikhi/
Jatilo Bhasmaragi cha Divyambaradharah Suchih,
Anurupo Brihadrupo Virupo Vikarakrithih/
Samudramaadhako Maathi Sarvaratnaharoharih,
Vajra vaiduryako Vajri Chintamani mahamanih/
Anirmulyo Mahamulyo Nirmulyah Surabhih Sukhee,
Pitaa Maatha Shishurbandhurdhata Twashtararymaa Yamah /
Anthahstho Bahyakari cha Bahih –stho vai Bahiswarah,
Paavanah Paavakah Paki Sarva Bhakshi Huthashanah/
Bhagavan Bhagahaa Bhaagi Bhavabhanjo Bhayankarah,
Kayasthah Karyakari cha Karyakartha Karapradah/
Eka Dharma Dwidharma cha Sukhi Dutyopa jeevakah,
Palakas tarakas –thraatha Kaalo Mushaka bhakshakah /
Sanjeevano Jeevakartha Sajeevo Jivasambhavah,
Shadvimshako Maha Vishnuh Sarva Vyapi Maheswarah /
Divyangado Muktamaali Srivatso Makaradhwajah,
ShyamamurthirGhanashyamah Peetavaasah Shubhaanananh/
Chiravaasa vivaasaascha Bhuta Daanava Vallabhah
Amrithomritha bhaagi cha Mohini Swarupa Dharakah /
Divyadrishtih Samadrushtiddeva danava vamchakah,
Kabandhah Kethukari cha Swarbhaanuschandra taapanah /
Graharaajo Grahi Graahah Sarvagraha Vimochakah,
daanamaanajapo homah Saanukuulah Shubhagrahah /
Vighnakartha apahartha cha Vighnanasho Vinayakah,
Apakaaropakaari cha Sarva Siddhi Phala Pradah /
Sevakah Samadaani cha Bhedhi Dandi cha Matsari,
Dayavaan Daanasheelascha Daani Yajva Pratigrahi /
Haviragnicharusthaali Samidascha Tilo Yavah,
Hotovuddhata Shuchih Kundah Saamago Vaikruthih savah /
Dravyam Paatraani Sankalpo Musalo Haaranih Kushah,
Deekshito Mandapo Vediryajamaanah Pashuh Krathuh /
Dakshina Swastimaan Swasthihaasheervadah Shubhapradah,
Adivruksho Mahavruksho Devavruksho Vanaspathih /
Prayaago Venimaan Veni Nyagrodhaakshayo vatah,
Sutirthastirthakaari cha Tirtharajo Vrathi Vrathah /
Vrittidaata Prudhuh Patro Dogdha Gorvatsa evacha,
Ksheeram Kshiravahah Ksheeri Ksheera bhaga vibhaga vith /
Rajyabhaagavido bhaagi Sarva bhaaga vikalpah,
Vaahano Vaahako vegi paadachari Tapaswarah /
Gopano Gopako Gopi Gopakanyaviharakrit,
Vaasudevo Visaalaakshah Krishno Gopijanapriyah/
Devakinandano Nandi Nandagopa grishaasrayi,
Yashodanandano Dami Damodara Ulookhali /
Putanaari Trinaavartahaari Shakataprabhanjakah,
Navanitapriyo Vaagmi Vatsapaalaka baalaah/
Vasurupadharo Vatsi Vatsaha Dhenukaanthakrit,
Vakaarirvanavaasi cha Vanakreeda visaradah /
Krishavarnaakrutih Kantho Venuvetra vidhaarakah,
Gopamokshakaro Moksho Yamunapulinaturah /
Mayavatsakaro Maayi Brahma mayapamohakah,
Atmasaara viharaksho Gopadarakadarakah /
Gochari Gopatirgopo Govardhanadharo Bali,
Kaaleeya –mardanah Kaali Yamunaa hrada vihaarakah /
Sankarshano Balashalyadhyo Baladevo Halaayudhah,
Laangali Musali Chakri Ramo Rohininandanah /
Yamunaararshanodwaro Neelavaasaa Hali thadha,
Revati ramano, Lololo Bahumaanakarh Parah /
Dhenukaari Mahaviro Gopakanya Vidushakah,
Kaama maana harah Kaami Gopivaasopa taskarah/
Venu vaadi cha Naadi cha Nritya geetavisharadah ,
Gopimohakaro Gaano Raasako Rajanicharah /
Divyamali Vimaalicha Vanamaala vibhushitah,
Kaitabharischa Kamsaarimadhuha Madhusudanah /
Chaanuramardano Mallo Mushti Mushtaka Nashaka krit,
Muraha Modako Modi Madghana Narakanthakrit /
Vidyadhyayi Bhumishayi Sudaamascha Sakha Sukhi,
Sakalo Vikalo Vaidyah Kalitovai Kalanidhih /
Vidyashaali Vishaalicha Prtru Matru Vimokshakah,
Rukmini ramano ramyah Kaalindipatih Shankhaha/
Panchajanyo Maha Padmo Bahunayaka nayakah,
Dundhumaaro Nikumbaghna Shambara -anto Rati Priyah /
Pradumna Aniruddhischa Saatvataampatir arjunah,
Phalgunascha Gudakeshaha Savyasaachi Dhananjayah /
Kiriticha Dhanushpaanirveda visharadah,
Sikhandi Saatyakih Shaivyo Bhimo Bhimaparakramah /
Paanchaala abhimanyus cha Saubhadro Draupatipathih,
Yudhishtaro Dharmaraajah Satyavaadi Suchivratah /
Nakulah sahadevascha Karno Duryadhano Ghrini,
Gaangeyosya Gadaapaanir Bhishmo Bhiradhi sutah /
PanchaakshurDhritaraashtro Bhaaradjoshya Gautamah,
Asvatthama Vikarnakar –nascha Jahuryu dhavisharadah /
Shamantiko Gadi Gaalvo Vishwamitro Duraasadah,
Durvaasa Durvinitischa Markandeyo Maha Munih /
Lomasho Nirmalo (A)lomi Dhirghayuscha Chiro(A)chari,
Punarjeevamritho Baavi Bhuto Bhavyo Bhavisyakah /
Trikaalosya Trilingascha Trinethrar Tripathipathih,
Yaadavo Yaagnyavalkyas cha Yadurvamsava vardhanah /
Shalyakridi Vikridascha Yadavaantha Kalih Kalih,
Sadyo Hridayo Daayado Dayabhaakdayi Dayi /
Mahodadhirmahipushto Neela Parvata Vaasa krit,
Eakavarno Vivarnascha Sarva varna bahischarah /
Yagna Nandi Veda Nandi Vedabaaho Balo Balih,
Vaidyari Baadhako Bhaago Jannadho Jagatpathih /
Bhaki BhagavatoBhaagi Vibhakto Bhagavatpriyah,
Trigramosya Navavaranyo Grihopanishadaasanah /
Shaalagraama shilatayukto Vishalo Gandakaasrayah,
Ritudevah Shruthah Shraavi Shrutabodhaha Shritashravaah /
Kalkih Kaalakalah Kalki Dushta mleccha vinaashakrit,
Kunkumi Dhavalo Dhirah Kshamaakaro Vrishakapih /
Kinkarah Kinnarah Kanvaha Keki Kimpurushadhipah,
Ekaroma Viroma cha Bahuroma Brihatkavih/
Vrajapraharano Vajri Brihaghno Vaasavaanujah,
Bahutirtha karastirthah Sarva Tirtha Javeswarah/
Vyatipaato paraagascha Daana Vriddhikarah Shubhah,
Asankheyoprameyascha Sankhyakaaro Visankhyahah /
Mihikottharakstaro Balachandrah Sudhakarah,
Nirlokascha Nirakaari Brahma kaaraika kaarakah /
Dauhitrakah Putrakah Poutro Napta Vamsadharo dharah /
Dravibhuto Dayaluscha Sarva Siddhi prado manih,
Aaadhaaropi Vidhaarascha Dharaasunuh Sumangalaha /
Mangalo Mangalaakaaro Mangalyaha Sarva Mangalah/
Naamnaam Sahasram Naamedam Vishnortulatejasah,
Sarva Siddhi karam Kaamyam Punyam Hariharatmakam/
Yah Pathethpratruddhya Shuchi bhutva Samaahitah,
Yaschedam Shrunuyannityam Naro Nischala Maanasah,
Trisandhyam Shraddhayah yuktah Sarva Paapapaih Pramuchyatey/
The above Vishnu Sahasranaama bestows all kinds of ‘Siddhis’ (Accomplishments) and fulfills all desires. Those who read or hear the ‘Stotra’ with concentration and earnestness during Three Sandhyas a day would for certain become free from past and present sins. After reading the Stotra, a Devotee should sincerely greet Bhagavan Vishnu and read: Sahasraakshah Sahasraanghrih Sahasravadanojjvalah, Sahasranaamanthaakshah Sahasrabhuja the Namaha / (Source: Avanti Khanda of Skanda Purana)
Om Tat Sat
(Continued)
(My humble
salutations to the lotus feet of Sri
Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamy ji and also my humble greatulness
to Brahmasree Sreeman V D N Rao ji for the collection)
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