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Devanagari IAST English Translation

॥ मधुराष्टकम ् ॥ .. madhurāṣṭakam .. Eight Stanzas on Sweetness
वल्लभ आचार्य vallabha ācārya Vallabha Acharya
अधरं मधुरं adharaṁ madhuraṁ (His) lips are sweet
वदनं मधरु ं vadanaṁ madhuraṁ (His) face is sweet
नयनं मधुरं nayanaṁ madhuraṁ (His) eyes are sweet
हसितं मधरु म ् ‌। hasitaṁ madhuram . (His) smile is sweet
हृदयं मधुरं hṛdayaṁ madhuraṁ (His) heart is sweet
गमनं मधुरं gamanaṁ madhuraṁ (His) gait (walk) is sweet
मधुराधिपतेरखिलं madhurādhipaterakhilaṁ Everything is sweet about the Lord
मधुरम ् ‌॥ १ ॥ madhuram .. 1 .. of Sweetness

वचनं मधुरं vacanaṁ madhuraṁ (His) words are sweet

चरितं मधरु ं caritaṁ madhuraṁ (His) character and deeds are sweet
वसनं मधुरं vasanaṁ madhuraṁ (His) dress (garment) is sweet
वलितं मधुरम ्‌। valitaṁ madhuram . (His) posture is sweet
चलितं मधुरं calitaṁ madhuraṁ (His) movements are sweet
भ्रमितं मधुरं bhramitaṁ madhuraṁ (His) wandering is sweet
मधरु ाधिपतेरखिलं madhurādhipaterakhilaṁ Everything is sweet about the Lord
मधरु म ्‌॥ २ ॥ madhuram .. 2 .. of Sweetness

वेणर्म
ु धुरो veṇurmadhuro (His) flute-playing is sweet
रे णर्म
ु धरु ः reṇurmadhuraḥ (His) foot-dust is sweet
पाणिर्मधुरः pāṇirmadhuraḥ (His) hands are sweet
पादौ मधुरौ । pādau madhurau . (His) feet are sweet
नत्ृ यं मधुरं nṛtyaṁ madhuraṁ (His) dancing is sweet
सख्यं मधुरं sakhyaṁ madhuraṁ (His) friendship (company) is sweet
मधरु ाधिपतेरखिलं madhurādhipaterakhilaṁ Everything is sweet about the Lord
मधरु म ्‌॥ ३ ॥ madhuram .. 3 .. of Sweetness

गीतं मधुरं gītaṁ madhuraṁ (His) song is sweet

पीतं मधुरं pītaṁ madhuraṁ (His) drinking is sweet
भुक्तं मधुरं bhuktaṁ madhuraṁ (His) eating is sweet
सुप्तं मधुरम ्‌। suptaṁ madhuram . (His) sleeping is sweet
रूपं मधरु ं rūpaṁ madhuraṁ (His) beautiful form is sweet
(His) Tilaka (Sandalwood paste mark
तिलकं मधुरं tilakaṁ madhuraṁ
on the forehead) is sweet
मधुराधिपतेरखिलं madhurādhipaterakhilaṁ Everything is sweet about the Lord
मधुरम ् ‌॥ ४ ॥ madhuram .. 4 .. of Sweetness

करणं मधुरं karaṇaṁ madhuraṁ (His) deeds are sweet

तरणं मधुरं taraṇaṁ madhuraṁ (His) conquest (liberating) is sweet
हरणं मधरु ं haraṇaṁ madhuraṁ (His) stealing is sweet
रमणं मधुरम ् ‌। ramaṇaṁ madhuram . (His) love-sports are sweet
वमितं मधुरं vamitaṁ madhuraṁ (His) oblations (offerings) are sweet
शमितं मधुरं śamitaṁ madhuraṁ (His) countenance is sweet
मधुराधिपतेरखिलं madhurādhipaterakhilaṁ Everything is sweet about the Lord
मधुरम ्‌॥ ५ ॥ madhuram .. 5 .. of Sweetness

गञ्
ु जा मधरु ा guñjā madhurā (His) gunja-berry necklace is sweet
माला मधुरा mālā madhurā (His) flower garland is sweet
यमन
ु ा मधरु ा yamunā madhurā Yamuna river is sweet
and sweet are Yamuna’s rippling
वीची मधुरा । vīcī madhurā .
waves
सलिलं मधुरं salilaṁ madhuraṁ Her water is sweet
कमलं मधरु ं kamalaṁ madhuraṁ and sweet are the lotus flowers also
मधुराधिपतेरखिलं madhurādhipaterakhilaṁ Everything is sweet about the Lord
मधुरम ् ‌॥ ६ ॥ madhuram .. 6 .. of Sweetness
(His) gopis (cowherd girl of Gopa)
गोपी मधुरा gopī madhurā
are sweet
लीला मधुरा līlā madhurā (His) frolickings are sweet
युक्तं मधुरं yuktaṁ madhuraṁ (His) union (meeting) is sweet
मक्
ु तं मधरु म ् ‌। muktaṁ madhuram . (His) deliverance is sweet
दृष्टं मधुरं dṛṣṭaṁ madhuraṁ (His) sidelong glances are sweet
शिष्टं मधुरं śiṣṭaṁ madhuraṁ (His) etiquette is sweet
मधुराधिपतेरखिलं madhurādhipaterakhilaṁ Everything is sweet about the Lord
मधुरम ् ‌॥ ७ ॥ madhuram .. 7 .. of Sweetness
(His) gopas (cowherd friends) are
गोपा मधुरा gopā madhurā
sweet
गावो मधरु ा gāvo madhurā (His) cows are sweet
यष्टिर्मधुरा yaṣṭirmadhurā (His) cane (herding-stick) is sweet
सष्टि
ृ र्मधरु ा । sṛṣṭirmadhurā . (His) creation is sweet
दलितं मधुरं dalitaṁ madhuraṁ (His) victory is sweet
(His) accomplishment (fruition) is
फलितं मधुरं phalitaṁ madhuraṁ
sweet
मधुराधिपतेरखिलं madhurādhipaterakhilaṁ Everything is sweet about the Lord
मधुरम ्‌॥ ८ ॥ madhuram .. 8 .. of Sweetness

TWELVE NAMES OF GANESHA

1. Pranamya Shirasa Devam
Gauriputram Vinaayakam
 Bhakataavaasam Smare Nityam
Aayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye

Meaning:Every day, I bow down to that Lord, the son of Gowri, the Lord
one who lives in the heart of the devotees, blessing them always with
good health and prosperity.

2. Prathamam Vakratundam Cha

Ekadantam Dviteeyakam
Thriteeyam Krishna Pingaaksham
Gajavaktram Chaturthakam

Meaning: Starting from here the twelve names of Ganesha are

mentioned and he is worshipped in those different forms. The first as
the Lord with the curved trunk; second, as the one with only one tusk,
third, as the one with black (red/brown) eyes, fourth, as the one with
giant structure.

3. Lambodaram Panchamaam Cha

Shashtam Vikatameva Cha
Saptamam Vighnaraajendram
Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam

Meaning: Fifth, as the one with a big (long) stomach, six, as the one with
a huge body Seven, as the remover of obstacles, eight, as the one with
smoke gray color

4. Navamam Phaalachandram Cha

Dasamam Tu Vinaayakam
Ekaadasam Ganapatim
Dvaadasam Tu Gajaananam

Meaning: Ninth, as the one with moon on the front of His head, tenth, as
the foremost leader, eleventh, as the leader of the ganas, twelfth as the
one with elephant face.

5. Dvaadasaitaani Naamaani
Trisandhyam Yah Pathernnarah
 Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya
Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho

Meaning: Any person, who remembers these twelve names of Ganesha,

three times in a day, will have all their obstacles and fear removed and
will attain success. (This group of verses is said to be sage Narada's
offering to Lord Ganesh.)

Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva
Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada

Meaning:The Lord with the curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the luster of a
million suns, I pray to thee Oh Lord, to remove the obstacles from all the actions I
intend to perform.

"Shaantaakaaram Bhujanga Shayanam Padmanaabham Suresham

Vishvaadhaaram Gagana Sadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhaangam
Lakshmiikaantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhidhyaarnagamyam
Vande Vishhnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanaatham"

Meaning: Lord Vishnu is the personification of peace, who rests on the Shesha Naag. The Narayana, from
whose navel the Lotus springs and whose complexion is swarthy like the clouds. The God, who is the beloved of
Goddess Lakshmi, whose body shines with divine splendor and whose eyes are like Lotus. I bow to the lord,
Vishnu Narayana, who is meditated upon by the yogis and who is the remover of the fear of the world-cycle.

Cancalam Hi Manah Krsna Pramathi Balavaddrdham

Tasyaham Nigraham Manye Vayoriva Suduskaram"

This Sloka states that the Individual self is the traveler in the chariot of the material body and the intelligence is
the driver. Mind is the driving instrument and the senses are the horses. Thus, the self is the enjoyer or sufferer
in the relationship of the mind and senses.

"Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam

Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha"

The Sloka says that God is detached and passionless strength of the dominant and the virtuous craving in men.

Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye

Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi

This Shloka tells that God is the only source of all good (satva), obsessive (rajas) and dark (tamas) elements still,
they are not within the God nor the deity is within them.
 "Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat
Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam"

This Sloka states that the whole world is engrossed in the three elements of Satva, Raja, and Tama .This is the
reason, people don't recognize the Eternal God who is beyond them.

"Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya

Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te"

The Shloka states that the celestial maya of God with its threefold attributes is very complex. Yet, those who
worship God are able to conquer it.

"Na Mam Duskrtino Mudhah Prapadyante Naradhamah

Mayayapahrtajnana Asuram Bhavamasritah"

This Shloka says that people who are attracted by maya of God lose their mind. They get fascinated by the baser
impulses and stop worshipping God. These people are stupid and evil who don't even understand that all these
things are part of the web created by the Almighty.

"Caturvidha Bhajante Mam Janah Sukrtino'rjuna

Arto Jijnasurartharthi Jnani Ca Bharatarsabha"

This Sloka says that there are four kinds of good people who worship god, those who desire earthly gains, those
who are suffering, those who seek knowledge and those who possess wisdom.

"Tesam Jnani Nityayukta Ekabhaktirvisisyate

Priyo Hi Jnanino'tyarthamaham Sa Ca Mama Priyah"

This Shloka tells that out of the devotees, there are some wise people who want something in return and the
people who don't expect any fruit in return of the worship. God loves the people who don't expect anything in
return as their love towards the god is true.

"Udarah Sarva Evaite, Jnani Tvatmaiva Me Matam

Asthitah Sa Hi Yuktatma Mamevanuttamam Gatim"

This Sloka states that all those who worship God are commendable. But the outstanding devotees, who worship
God with the single motive to merge in the God, are the true devotees who have achieved the highest aim of life.

LINGAASHTAKAM

1. Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam

Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu
and other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches and which destroys the
 cycle of births and deaths.
 
2. Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam
Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is the destroyer of desires,
which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely compassionate and which
subdued the pride of Raavana.
 
3. Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is lavishly smeared with
variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought and enkindles
the light of discrimination, and before which the Siddhas and Suras and Asuras
prostrate.
 
4. Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha Lingam
Phanipathi Veshtitha Shobhitha Lingam
Daksha Suyajna Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, the destroyer of Dakshas sacrifice,
which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with different gems and rubies
and which glows with the garland of the serpent Lord coiled around it.
 
5. Kumkuma Chandana Lepitha Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam
Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is smeared with saffron and
sandal paste, which is decorated with lotus garlands and which wipes out all
accumulated sins.
 
6. Devaganaarchitha Sevitha Lingam
Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam
Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is worshipped by the multitude
of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and whose splendor is like
that of a million suns.
 
7. Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam
 Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
Ashta Daridra Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and misery in
its eight aspects, which is the cause of all creation and which stands on the eight
petalled Lotus.
 
8. Suraguru Suravara Pujitha Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha Lingam
Paraatparam Paramatmaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is the Transcendent Being and
the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras and their preceptor (Brhaspathi), with
innumerable flowers from the celestial gardens.

SHIVA PANCHAAKSHARA STOTRA

1. Nagendra Haaraaya Thrilochanaaya

Bhasmaanga Raagaaya Maheshvaraaya
Nityaaya Suddhaaya Digambaraaya
Tasmai Nakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya.

Meaning: I offer my humble salutations to Lord Mahesvara - who has a garland of

serpents around the neck; who has three eyes; whose body is covered with ash
(vibhuti); who is eternal; who is pure; who has the entire sky as His dress and who is
embodies as the first letter Na.
 
2. Mandaakini Salila Chandana Chaarthitaaya
Nandeesvara Pramatha Naatha Mahesvaraaya
Mandaara Pushpa Vahu Pushpa Supoojitaaya
Tasmai Makaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

Meaning: I bow to Lord Mahesvara, who is embodied as Makaara (letter Ma), whose
body is anointed with holy waters from the river Ganges and sandal paste, who is the
sovereign king of the Pramatha Ganas and who is adorned with innumerable divine
flowers such as Mandaara.
 
3. Shivaaya Gauri Vadana Aravinda
Sooryaaya Dakshaadhvara Naashakaaya
Sree Neelakantaaya Vrisha Dhvajaaya
Tasmai Shikaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

Meaning: I offer my salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the resplendent sun for mother
Gauri's lotus face (sun causes the lotus flower to open up and bloom; Lord Shiva
makes mother Gauri's face bloom), who is the destroyer of Daksha's sacrificial ritual,
who is the blue necked Lord (due to the Haalahala poison which He agreed to
 consume), whose banner bears the emblem of a bull and who is embodied as the letter
Shi.
 
4. Vasishta Kumbhodbhava Gautamaaya
Muneendra Devaarchita Sekharaaya
Chandraarka Vaishvaanara Lochanaaya
Tasmai Vakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

Meaning: I prostrate before the God of Gods, who is worshipped and prayed to by
great sages such as Vashishta, Agastya and Gautama, whose eyes are sun, moon and
the fire and who is embodied as Vakaara (letter Va).
 
5. Yajna Swaroopaaya Jataadharaaya
Pinaaka Hasthaaya Sanaatanaaya
Divyaaya Devaaya Digambaraaya
Tasmai Yakaraaya Namah Shivaaya.

Meaning: Prostrartions to the sacred Lord who is the Yaksa incarnate, whose hairs
are long and matted, who holds Pinaaka (trident) in His hand, who has the entire sky
as His attire and who is embodied as the letter Ya.
 
6. Panchaaksharam Idam Punyam
Yah Pateh Shiva Sannidhau
Shivaloka Mavaapnothee
Shivena Saha Modate

Meaning: Whoever repeats this prayer composed with the five holy letters before
Lord Shiva, attains that supreme abode of His and enjoys the eternal Bliss.

   
LINGAASHTAKAM

1. Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam

Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu
and other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches and which destroys the
cycle of births and deaths.
 
2. Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam
Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is the destroyer of desires,
which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely compassionate and which
subdued the pride of Raavana.
 
3. Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is lavishly smeared with
variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought and enkindles
the light of discrimination, and before which the Siddhas and Suras and Asuras
prostrate.
 
4. Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha Lingam
Phanipathi Veshtitha Shobhitha Lingam
Daksha Suyajna Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, the destroyer of Dakshas sacrifice,
which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with different gems and rubies
and which glows with the garland of the serpent Lord coiled around it.
 
5. Kumkuma Chandana Lepitha Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam
Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is smeared with saffron and
sandal paste, which is decorated with lotus garlands and which wipes out all
accumulated sins.
 
6. Devaganaarchitha Sevitha Lingam
Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam
Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is worshipped by the multitude
of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and whose splendor is like
that of a million suns.
 
7. Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
Ashta Daridra Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and misery in
its eight aspects, which is the cause of all creation and which stands on the eight
petalled Lotus.
 
8. Suraguru Suravara Pujitha Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha Lingam
Paraatparam Paramatmaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam
 Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is the Transcendent Being and
the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras and their preceptor (Brhaspathi), with
innumerable flowers from the celestial gardens.

SHIVA PANCHAAKSHARA STOTRA

1. Nagendra Haaraaya Thrilochanaaya

Bhasmaanga Raagaaya Maheshvaraaya
Nityaaya Suddhaaya Digambaraaya
Tasmai Nakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya.

Meaning: I offer my humble salutations to Lord Mahesvara - who has a garland of

serpents around the neck; who has three eyes; whose body is covered with ash
(vibhuti); who is eternal; who is pure; who has the entire sky as His dress and who is
embodies as the first letter Na.
 
2. Mandaakini Salila Chandana Chaarthitaaya
Nandeesvara Pramatha Naatha Mahesvaraaya
Mandaara Pushpa Vahu Pushpa Supoojitaaya
Tasmai Makaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

Meaning: I bow to Lord Mahesvara, who is embodied as Makaara (letter Ma), whose
body is anointed with holy waters from the river Ganges and sandal paste, who is the
sovereign king of the Pramatha Ganas and who is adorned with innumerable divine
flowers such as Mandaara.
 
3. Shivaaya Gauri Vadana Aravinda
Sooryaaya Dakshaadhvara Naashakaaya
Sree Neelakantaaya Vrisha Dhvajaaya
Tasmai Shikaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

Meaning: I offer my salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the resplendent sun for mother
Gauri's lotus face (sun causes the lotus flower to open up and bloom; Lord Shiva
makes mother Gauri's face bloom), who is the destroyer of Daksha's sacrificial ritual,
who is the blue necked Lord (due to the Haalahala poison which He agreed to
consume), whose banner bears the emblem of a bull and who is embodied as the letter
Shi.
 
4. Vasishta Kumbhodbhava Gautamaaya
Muneendra Devaarchita Sekharaaya
Chandraarka Vaishvaanara Lochanaaya
Tasmai Vakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

Meaning: I prostrate before the God of Gods, who is worshipped and prayed to by
great sages such as Vashishta, Agastya and Gautama, whose eyes are sun, moon and
the fire and who is embodied as Vakaara (letter Va).
 
 5. Yajna Swaroopaaya Jataadharaaya
Pinaaka Hasthaaya Sanaatanaaya
Divyaaya Devaaya Digambaraaya
Tasmai Yakaraaya Namah Shivaaya.

Meaning: Prostrartions to the sacred Lord who is the Yaksa incarnate, whose hairs
are long and matted, who holds Pinaaka (trident) in His hand, who has the entire sky
as His attire and who is embodied as the letter Ya.
 
6. Panchaaksharam Idam Punyam
Yah Pateh Shiva Sannidhau
Shivaloka Mavaapnothee
Shivena Saha Modate

Meaning: Whoever repeats this prayer composed with the five holy letters before
Lord Shiva, attains that supreme abode of His and enjoys the eternal Bliss.

   
LINGAASHTAKAM

1. Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam

Nirmala Bhashita Shobhita Lingam
Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is adored by Brahma, Vishnu
and other Gods, which is praised by pure and holy speeches and which destroys the
cycle of births and deaths.
 
2. Devamuni Pravaraarchita Lingam
Kaamadaham Karunaakara Lingam
Raavana Darpa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sada Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is the destroyer of desires,
which the Devas and the sages worship, which is infinitely compassionate and which
subdued the pride of Raavana.
 
3. Sarva Sugandha Sulepitha Lingam
Buddhi Vivardhana Kaarana Lingam
Siddha Suraasura Vanditha Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is lavishly smeared with
variegated perfumes and scents, which elevates the power of thought and enkindles
the light of discrimination, and before which the Siddhas and Suras and Asuras
prostrate.
 
4. Kanaka Mahaamani Bhushitha Lingam
Phanipathi Veshtitha Shobhitha Lingam
 Daksha Suyajna Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, the destroyer of Dakshas sacrifice,
which is decorated with various ornaments, studded with different gems and rubies
and which glows with the garland of the serpent Lord coiled around it.
 
5. Kumkuma Chandana Lepitha Lingam
Pankaja Haara Sushobhitha Lingam
Sanchitha Paapa Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, which is smeared with saffron and
sandal paste, which is decorated with lotus garlands and which wipes out all
accumulated sins.
 
6. Devaganaarchitha Sevitha Lingam
Bhaavair Bhakti Bhirevacha Lingam
Dinakara Koti Prabhakara Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is worshipped by the multitude
of Gods with genuine thoughts full of faith and devotion and whose splendor is like
that of a million suns.
 
7. Ashta Dalopari Veshtitha Lingam
Sarva Samudbhava Kaarana Lingam
Ashta Daridra Vinaashaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga, destroyer of all poverty and misery in
its eight aspects, which is the cause of all creation and which stands on the eight
petalled Lotus.
 
8. Suraguru Suravara Pujitha Lingam
Suravana Pushpa Sadaarchitha Lingam
Paraatparam Paramatmaka Lingam
Tat Pranamaami Sadaa Shiva Lingam

Meaning: I bow before that Sada Shiva Linga which is the Transcendent Being and
the Supreme Self, worshipped by all Suras and their preceptor (Brhaspathi), with
innumerable flowers from the celestial gardens.

SHIVA PANCHAAKSHARA STOTRA

1. Nagendra Haaraaya Thrilochanaaya

Bhasmaanga Raagaaya Maheshvaraaya
Nityaaya Suddhaaya Digambaraaya
 Tasmai Nakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya.

Meaning: I offer my humble salutations to Lord Mahesvara - who has a garland of

serpents around the neck; who has three eyes; whose body is covered with ash
(vibhuti); who is eternal; who is pure; who has the entire sky as His dress and who is
embodies as the first letter Na.
 
2. Mandaakini Salila Chandana Chaarthitaaya
Nandeesvara Pramatha Naatha Mahesvaraaya
Mandaara Pushpa Vahu Pushpa Supoojitaaya
Tasmai Makaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

Meaning: I bow to Lord Mahesvara, who is embodied as Makaara (letter Ma), whose
body is anointed with holy waters from the river Ganges and sandal paste, who is the
sovereign king of the Pramatha Ganas and who is adorned with innumerable divine
flowers such as Mandaara.
 
3. Shivaaya Gauri Vadana Aravinda
Sooryaaya Dakshaadhvara Naashakaaya
Sree Neelakantaaya Vrisha Dhvajaaya
Tasmai Shikaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

Meaning: I offer my salutations to Lord Shiva, who is the resplendent sun for mother
Gauri's lotus face (sun causes the lotus flower to open up and bloom; Lord Shiva
makes mother Gauri's face bloom), who is the destroyer of Daksha's sacrificial ritual,
who is the blue necked Lord (due to the Haalahala poison which He agreed to
consume), whose banner bears the emblem of a bull and who is embodied as the letter
Shi.
 
4. Vasishta Kumbhodbhava Gautamaaya
Muneendra Devaarchita Sekharaaya
Chandraarka Vaishvaanara Lochanaaya
Tasmai Vakaaraaya Namah Shivaaya

Meaning: I prostrate before the God of Gods, who is worshipped and prayed to by
great sages such as Vashishta, Agastya and Gautama, whose eyes are sun, moon and
the fire and who is embodied as Vakaara (letter Va).
 
5. Yajna Swaroopaaya Jataadharaaya
Pinaaka Hasthaaya Sanaatanaaya
Divyaaya Devaaya Digambaraaya
Tasmai Yakaraaya Namah Shivaaya.

Meaning: Prostrartions to the sacred Lord who is the Yaksa incarnate, whose hairs
are long and matted, who holds Pinaaka (trident) in His hand, who has the entire sky
as His attire and who is embodied as the letter Ya.
 
6. Panchaaksharam Idam Punyam
Yah Pateh Shiva Sannidhau
 Shivaloka Mavaapnothee
Shivena Saha Modate

Meaning: Whoever repeats this prayer composed with the five holy letters before
Lord Shiva, attains that supreme abode of His and enjoys the eternal Bliss.

   

Sloka is a term derived from Sanskrit. Sloka is a verse, phrase, proverb or hymn of praise
dedicated to the God. Shlokas are usually composed in a specific meter. Sloka is a verse of two
lines, each of sixteen syllables.

Sloka usually forms the part of Hindu prayers. Shloka can also be attributed to specific Gods and
Goddesses.

What is Sloka
Sloka is a powerful prayer which conveys the dignity and the omnipotence of God. Sanskrit
Shlokas describe God in different forms and their celestial powers. People, who sincerely recite
these verses and invoke the God mentally, attain a steady and peaceful mind.

Shloka forms the part of ''Stotras'' which are dedicated to Gods as prayers. Slokas are the
primary verses from Mahabharata and Ramayana, the great epics of Indian Mythology. In this
section, we are covering the following slokas:

Bedtime Sloka | Bhagavad Gita Slokas | Durga Sloka | Early Morning Sloka | Ganesh Sloka | Holy Bath Sloka |
Krishna Sloka | Parvati Sloka | Rama Sloka | Saraswati Sloka | Shiva Sloka | Sloka While Eating | Sloka While
Lighting Lamp | Vishnu Sloka

1. Bedtime Sloka

Bedtime is the time when people want to relax themselves after the long hectic schedules of the day. It is
considerable to remember God at such time. Following Bedtime Sloka / Shloka is a bedtime prayer of the
Hindus.

"Karacharana Krn Itam Vaakkaayajam Karmajam Vaa,

Shravananayanajam Vaa Maanasam Vaaparaadham,
Vihitamavihitam Vaa Sarvametatkshamasva,
Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe Shriimahaadeva Shambho"

Meaning: The literal meaning of the mantra is: "O God, kindly pardon my incorrect actions done consciously
or unconsciously, either through my organs of action (hand, feet, and speech) or through my organs of
perception (eyes, ears) or by my mind. I adore the God, who is the ocean of kindness".

Significance: By God's grace, we have completed one more day of our life. So, in order to thank god and to
ask for his mercy, one can recite this Sloka. This bedtime Sloka is a prayer to God asking him to excuse our
mistakes and maintain his mercy on us.

2. Bhagavad Gita Slokas

Slokas are verses in the praise of God. Shlokas from Bhagwad Gita are renowned for their massive power.
Gita Slokas bring the idea of spirituality to our mind. Slokas of Bhagavad Gita can be recited in order to get
the peace of mind. Daily chant of these slokas, with their meanings kept in the mind, makes the person
aware about the fact of material world and the celestial world. Gita Slokas tell about the eternal divine world
which is pure and serene. These slokas make the person realize the purpose, for what he/she has come in
this world.

Following are some of the Slokas from Bhagavad Gita with their meanings:

"Cancalam Hi Manah Krsna Pramathi Balavaddrdham

Tasyaham Nigraham Manye Vayoriva Suduskaram"

This Sloka states that the Individual self is the traveler in the chariot of the material body and the intelligence
is the driver. Mind is the driving instrument and the senses are the horses. Thus, the self is the enjoyer or
sufferer in the relationship of the mind and senses.

"Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam

Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha"

The Sloka says that God is detached and passionless strength of the dominant and the virtuous craving in
men.

"Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye

Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi"

This Shloka tells that God is the only source of all good (satva), obsessive (rajas) and dark (tamas) elements
still, they are not within the God nor the deity is within them.

"Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat

Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam"

This Sloka states that the whole world is engrossed in the three elements of Satva, Raja, and Tama .This is
the reason, people don't recognize the Eternal God who is beyond them.

"Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya

Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te"
The Shloka states that the celestial maya of God with its threefold attributes is very complex. Yet, those who
worship God are able to conquer it.

"Na Mam Duskrtino Mudhah Prapadyante Naradhamah

Mayayapahrtajnana Asuram Bhavamasritah"

This Shloka says that people who are attracted by maya of God lose their mind. They get fascinated by the
baser impulses and stop worshipping God. These people are stupid and evil who don't even understand that
all these things are part of the web created by the Almighty.

"Caturvidha Bhajante Mam Janah Sukrtino'rjuna

Arto Jijnasurartharthi Jnani Ca Bharatarsabha"

This Sloka says that there are four kinds of good people who worship god, those who desire earthly gains,
those who are suffering, those who seek knowledge and those who possess wisdom.

"Tesam Jnani Nityayukta Ekabhaktirvisisyate

Priyo Hi Jnanino'tyarthamaham Sa Ca Mama Priyah"

This Shloka tells that out of the devotees, there are some wise people who want something in return and the
people who don't expect any fruit in return of the worship. God loves the people who don't expect anything in
return as their love towards the god is true.

"Udarah Sarva Evaite, Jnani Tvatmaiva Me Matam

Asthitah Sa Hi Yuktatma Mamevanuttamam Gatim"

This Sloka states that all those who worship God are commendable. But the outstanding devotees, who
worship God with the single motive to merge in the God, are the true devotees who have achieved the
highest aim of life.

3. Durga Sloka
Durga symbolizes the power of the Supreme Being that maintains moral order and justice in the universe.
Durga is also known as "Shakti". Worship of the goddess Shakti is very popular among the Hindu people.
Durga stands for the unified symbol of all divine forces; Strength, Morality, Power, Protector. Slokas on
Goddess Durga form the part of prayers offered to the goddess. Durga (Devi) Shlokas / Slokas are as follows:

"Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah

Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah
Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah"

Meaning: Goddess Durga is omnipresent. She is the personification of Universal Mother. She is a Mother, who
is present everywhere and who is embodiment of power and energy. Great mother, who is present
everywhere and who is embodiment of Peace. I bow to that mother, I bow to Durga, I bow to Shakti.

Durga (Devi) Stuti

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the name of Maya of Vishnu.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Chetanetyaabhi Dheeyate

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who abides in all creatures as realization.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of intelligence.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Nidraa Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who lives in all creatures in the form of sleep.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kshudhaa Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of appetite.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Chaayaa Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of meditation and
reflection.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who dwells in all creatures in the form of Shakti, the creative
power.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Thrishnaa Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of thirst.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kshaanthi Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who lives in all creatures in the merciful form.
"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Jaati Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of race.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Lajja Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who lives in all creatures in the modest form.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Shaanthi Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of peace (Shanti).

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Shradha Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of unshakable faith
(Shraddha).

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Kaanthi Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of beauty or brilliance
(Kaanti).

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Lakshmi Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the prosperous form.
"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Vritti Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who dwells in all creatures in the form of motion.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Smrithi Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of memory.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Dayaa Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who dwells in all creatures in the form of mercy or kindness
(Dayaa).

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Tushti Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who lives in all creatures in the form of satisfaction.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Matru Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Devi, who lives in all creatures in the form of Mother.

"Yaa Devii Sarva Bhooteshu Braanthi Roopena Samsthita

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who dwells in all creatures in the form of illusion (Bhram).
" Indriyaanaamadhistaatri Bhootaanaam Chaakileshu Yaa
Bhooteshu Satatam Tasyai Vyaaptidevyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the all pervading goddess, who continuously controls the senses of all
creatures and governs all elements.

"Chiti Roopena Yaa Kristnam Yetadhyaapya Sthithaa Jagat

Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha"

Meaning: I bow again and again to the Goddess, who pervades this world and controls in the form of
awareness.[/b]

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4. Early Morning Sloka

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Early Morning is considered as the best time to worship God. Early morning is also known
as "Brahma Mahurat" in the Hindu Mythology. It is regarded that prayers made at this time
reach directly to the God. Early Morning Shloka (Sloka) is given here which also serves as
the first prayer of the day to the almighty.

Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi Karamadhye Sarasvati,

Karamuule Tu Govinda Prabhaate Karadarshanam,
Samudravasane Devi Parvatastanamandale,
Vishhnupatni Namastubhyam Paadasparsham Kshamasva Me

Meaning: The front part of the hands (the finger tips) is credited to Goddess Lakshmi, the
Goddess of wealth. The middle part or palm is credited to Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess
of learning and the root (the part of hand near the wrist) to Govinda. So, every morning,
one should have a reverent look at one's hand which represents sincere labor.

I bow to Mother Earth, who has mountains and jungles on her body and whose clothing is
made by the ocean. The wife of Lord Vishnu, please pardon me for touching you with my
feet.

It is considered propitious to start the day with this sincere prayer.

5. Ganesh Sloka

Lord Ganesha is the one of the most popular gods of the Hindu Religion. Ganesh is known
as the eradicator of obstacles and god of beginnings. Lord Ganesha is considered as the
first god to be worshipped. Slokas on Lord Ganesha form the part of prayers offered to the
lord. Here is a collection of Ganesha Shlokas:

"Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum, Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam

Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet, Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye"

Meaning: Lord Ganesha always dressed in white represents purity. He is omnipresent with
gray complexion like that of ash glowing with spiritual splendor. The Lord with bright
countenance has four arms. I meditate on the God who can destroy all obstacles whether
material or spiritual.

"Vakratunda Mahakaaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha

Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva, Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada"

Meaning: Lord Ganesha has a curved trunk with a powerful body. He has the brilliance of a
million suns. May the Lord, remove all the problems from the actions I aim to achieve.

"Ekadantam Mahaakaayan, Taptakaajnchanasannibhamh

Lambodaram Vishaalaaxam, Vandeaham Gananaayakamh"

Meaning: Obeisance to Lord Ganesha, the one tusked, huge-bodied, big-bellied, and large-
eyed God, whose complexion is like that of molten gold. I surrender myself to such great
lord.

"Srikantho Mathulo Yasya, Jananee Sarva Mangalaa

Janakaha Sankaro Devaha, Tam Vande' Kunjaraananam"
Meaning: The lord, for whom Lord Vishnu is the Uncle, whose mother is the divine
auspicious one, Parvati and whose father is Lord Shiva. I offer salutations to Sri Ganesha,
the Omkara.

"Prasanna Vinaayakam Devam, Perivana Pura Samsthitham

Sarva Vigna Haram Nithyam, Vandhe Sri Kunjaraananam"

Meaning: The Lord Sri Prasanna Vinaayaka, who lives in his Temple of Pearland; one who
removes all obstacles of all his devotees at all times; one who has the Omkara face of the
elephant. I pray to the divine Ganesha.

"Agajaanana Padmaarkam, Gajaananam Aharnisham

Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam, Ekadantam Upaasmahey"

Meaning: Lord Ganesha, the elephant faced is like sun to the lotus face of Mother Parvati.
The single tusked Ganesha is the giver of boons. I salute the great lord to grant us a boon.

"Ganaanaam Twam Ganapathi Gam Havaamahe

Kavim Kaveenaam Upamasra Vastamam
Jyeshta Raajam Brahmanaam Brahmanaspatha
Aanashrunvanna Oothibhi Seedha Saadanam"

Meaning: The Lord of spiritual faith, son of Lord Shiva, is the wisest among the wise.
Ganesha has no comparison. He is the senior Lord of the Vedic mantras, who listens to the
devotee's prayers. I invite Lord Ganesha to visit my home with prosperous things and be
seated here. 

6. Holy Bath Sloka

Bathing is a time when people take a shower to shed the physical impurities and dirt of
their body. Following is the Shloka/ Sloka for a Holy Bath, which can be recited while taking
a bath.
 "Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva Godavari Saraswati,
Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru"

Meaning: The literal meaning of this mantra is: "In this water, I invoke the presence of
divine waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and
Kaveri. These rivers are considered as goddesses and I pray to them for considering me for
their blessings.

Significance: God has given us a beautiful life to live and has created this beautiful world.
There are massive rivers and oceans in it. Many rivers like, Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati etc
have their own significance. Taking bath in these rivers is considered auspicious. So,
reciting this Sloka with a sincere heart brings you the benefit of taking bath in these rivers.

7. Krishna Sloka

Lord Krishna is one of the most popular and worshipped deities among the Hindus. Krishna
represents knowledge, wisdom, beauty and opulence. Shri Krishna is the very embodiment
of love and divine ecstasy that destroys all pain and offense. Sloka on Krishna forms the
part of prayers offered to the lord. Here is a list of Krishna Slokas / Shlokas:

"Vasudeva Sutam Devam, Kansa Chaanuuramardanam

Devakii Paramaanandam Krishhnam Vande Jagad Gurum"

Meaning: Krishna is the Supreme Lord, Son of Devaki (Sister of Kansa) and Vasudeva. He is
the slayer of Kansa and Chanur. I bow to such great lord and may god bless me with his
grace always.

"Aakaashaath Patitam Toyam, Yathaa Gachchhati Saagaramh

Sarvadeva Namaskaaraanh, Keshavam Pratigachchhati"

Meaning: Lord Krishna is great. Just as every rain drop that falls from the sky flows into the
Ocean, in the same way every prayer offered to any deity flows to Lord Krishna. I bow to
such great Lord Krishna.

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Ketu Sloka
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Aneka roopavarnascha
sakaroodha sashras:
Utpata roope Jagadam
Peedam dahathu me tamah:

Rahu Sloka
Mahaseersho Mahavakro
Deerghadamstro maha bala:
Akanyascho urdvakesschrya
Peedanam dahutu me siki

Guru Sloka
Devanam cha
rishinam cha
Gurum kaanchana
Sannibham Buddhimantam Trilokesham
tam namaami Brishaspatim

Ardikabadha Nivarana Sloka

For financial improvement and recovery of old or written off dues, natives are advised to
recite Ardikabadha nivarana sloka at least 21 times a day. The natives are advised to start
reciting the sloka on Tuesday on a favorable star for speedy results.

Om Namodevi Bhagavatee
Trilochanam, Tripuram Devi
Anjal3em me kalyanam
Kuru kuru swaha

Kuja Dosha Nivarana Sloka

Bhumiputro Mahatejaa
Jagataam Bhayakrutsada
Vrushtikrudrusti hardhacha
Peedanam dahutume Kujaha;

Kantaka Sani, Sade Sani and Ardhastama Sani Sloka

Sooryaya seetharuchay dharanee suthaaya
saumyaya devagurave bhrrigunandanaaya
Sooryathamajaaya bhujagaaya cha ketuave cha
nityam namo bhagavate gurave varaaya

Krishanaya vaasudevaya
namaami haraye sadaa
mandasayaanista sambhootham
doshajaatham vinaasaya

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