Dharmo Rakshathi Rakshitha:: Gnana Prasoonamba Sthothram

Friday 2 September 2016

Gnana Prasoonamba Sthothram – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is decked in various precious ornaments all over her body, she has melodious voice, her lustrous body has the resemblance to the precious gem of Indraneela, her long beautiful curly hair is decorated in fresh alluring Kalpaka flowers, she has large and high raised bosom resembles to the forehead of elephant, she is worshiped and eulogized by Rishis, she has the gait of swan, she takes immense pleasure in the consumption of nectar. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she has the complexion of dark clouds, her face has the luster of moon, she takes immense joy in passionate sport with her consort, her eyes has the resemblance to lotus flower petals, she is decked in various gem studded ornaments, she is capable to provide abundance of prosperities to her devotees, she destroys the pride of demons, she rules the three worlds. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is the symbol of auspiciousness, she has large high raised bosom, she is Goddess Kameshwari, she dwells in Kalyanachala/Kalyanachalavasini/auspicious hill Mount Kailash, she has mellifluous and melodious voice, she is the essence of amorous sport, she has the eyes resembles to lotus flower petals, she is beautifully decorated her forehead with vermilion, she is the darling of Lord Shiva. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is beyond perception and impossible to perceive by mind, she is the symbol of Bhramandam, she is Bala, her beautiful eyes has the resemblance to the eyes of deer, she has the brilliance of Lord Surya, she dwells in Suryamandalam, she is the symbol of auspiciousness, she is Bhavani and Shivaa as well. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is fond of divine musical instrument Veena, she is the symbol of Victory, her lotus feet is worshiped by the intellectuals who has profound knowledge in the scriptures, she is the provider of Bhramavidhya, she is Shankari and destroyer of enemies, she is attainable through recitation of sacred hymns, her glories are described in Vedantha, she is Shivaa. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is decked in various precious ornaments, she is the epitome of beauty, her marvelous waist belts makes jingling noises pleasing to ears, she has beautiful eyes like lotus flower petals, she is smeared in musk, camphor, sandal paste and vermilion on her large high raised bosom, she is most desirable to Lord Shiva. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is decked in marvelous anklets, she is decorated with various precious gems and ornaments, she has melodious voice resembles to the nectar of Kalpaka flowers, she is the daughter of Sage Mathanga/Mathangi, she is gorgeous, she carries parrot on her hand. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she is decked in magnificent ear rings, she has beautiful long curly hair resembles to dark clouds, she is eulogized by Lord Bhrama, Lord Indra and deities, she is decked in crescent moon on her hair lock, her forehead is dazzling with the mark of vermilion, she takes immense joy in music. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Gnanaprasoonambika who dwells in the sacred land of Kalahasthi, she has soft and supple lotus feet, her body has the luster of camphor, she has beautiful navel resembles to the the current of sacred Ganga, she is decked in various precious ornaments all over her body, she has the luster of Lord Surya, Lord Chandra and Lord Agni as well. Her face has supreme brilliance superior to the luster of moon and sun, she is Kaumari. I shall meditate upon Goddess Sri Mookambika who is adored in Thamboolam along with Lord Shiva, her face has the luster of Lord Adithya in the early hours of dawn, she has three eyes, she is decked in crescent moon on her beautiful hair locks, she has beautiful long curly hair locks resembles to dark clouds, she is ever pleasing, she takes immense pleasure in serving meals/Annadhanapriya, she carries Shankha/conch and Chakram/wheel in both the hands, and the other two hands in Abhaya/shelter and Varadha/boons hastha posture, she is the provider of supreme intelligence to her passionate devotees.

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