Thursday 31 March 2016

Sri Annapoornashtakam by Sri Adi Shankara - Lyrics & meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||












Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of the City of Kashi/Kashipuradhishwari, provider of eternal happiness and bliss, personification of beauty, compassionate, remover of fear and purifies sins,   Oh! Goddess Sri Maheshwari who appears before her zealous devotees and glorified the clan of Mount Himavan, I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.



Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of  the City of Kashi, adorned in various precious stones and jewels, attired in majestic white garment, whose high raised bosom is decorated with marvelous long pearl necklace and soaked in the magnificent scent from the woods of Kashmira, I earnestly pray to provide  alms in abundance.



Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of the City of Kashi, finds immense bliss in the practice of Yoga, personification of Dharma/righteousness and Artha/wealth, destroyer of enemy, has the resplendence of the waves of Lord Chandra, protector of three worlds, provider of all material well-being, I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.



Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of the City of Kashi, dwells in the caves of Mount Kailash as abode, Oh! Gouri, Oh! Uma, Oh! Shankari, Oh! Kaumari, Oh! Omkarabeejakshari/personification of Pravanava Manthra ‘Om’, provider of compassion, protection and liberation, I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.



Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of the City of Kashi, provider of bliss and compassion, whose existence is visible and invisible as well, she restores the entire Universe in her stomach, she is the destroyer of illusions, provider of eternal wisdom and knowledge, she is the cause of immense pleasure of Lord Vishweshwara, I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.



Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of the City of Kashi, she is the Urvi/ Earth and ruler of its people/Sarvajaneshwari, She is Goddess/Bhagavathi and she is the Mother of the Universe, Goddess Annapoorneshwari.  She has beautiful cloud like black braid of hair, provider of alms persistently, she is the manifestation of eternal bliss and provider of auspiciousness, I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.



Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of the City of Kashi, personification of beginning and end, possesses Lord Shambu in three statuses, she is the Goddess of Kashmira, she is the ruler of three worlds like three waves, she is the immortal sprout of the Universe and its people, I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.



Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of the City of Kashi, adorned in various precious gems and jewels, Oh! Dakshayani/daughter of Dakshaprajapathi, Oh! Sundari/personification of beauty, finds immense pleasure in the pot of sweet porridge on her left side, Oh! Maheshwari, provider of auspiciousness, fulfils the desires of her passionate devotees; I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.



Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of the City of Kashi, has the resemblance of millions of Lord Aditya, and reflection of Lord Chandra and Lord Agni, adorned in gem studded ear-hoops which has the resemblance of Lord Chandra, Lord Surya and Lord Agni,  she has the complexion of blend of Lord Chandra and Lord Surya, adorned in Japamala/prayer beads, scriptures, Pasham and Anksuha, I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.

Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorneshwari, who is the ruler of the City of Kashi, adorns in various fierce armaments which gives out dreadful look, she is the mother of the Universe, She is the ocean of mercy, she is the provider of liberation and auspiciousness, she is the Goddess of the Universe/Vishweshwari, She is the personification of wealth/Sridhari, she is the cause for the crush of pride of Dakshaprajapathi, she is the cause for dispassion, I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.



Oh! Goddess Sri Annapoorne, Oh! Sadhapoorne/flawless, who is the dearest consort of Lord Shankara, provider of eternal wisdom and renunciation Oh! Parvathi, I earnestly pray to provide alms in abundance.  Goddess Sri Parvathi is my mother and Lord Maheshwara is my father, my relatives are the devotees of Lord Shiva and my motherland is the Universe.



Nithyanandakari  Varabhayakari Soundarya Rathnakari
Nirdhoothakhila Ghorapavanakari Prathyaksha Maheshwari |
Praleyachala Vamshapavanakari Kashipuradhishwari
Bhikshamdhehi Kripavalambanakari Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Nana Rathna Vichithra Bhooshanakari  Hemambaradambari
Mukthahara Vilambamana Vilasadhvakshoja Kumbhadhari |
Kashmiragaruvasitha Ruchikari Kashipuradhishwari |
Bhiksham Dhehi Kripavalambanakari Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Yoganandakari  Ripukshayakari  Dharmartha Nishtakari
Chandrarkkanala Bhasamanalahari Thrailokhya Rakshakari |
Sarvaishwarya Samastha Vanchithakari Kashipuradhishwari
Bhiksham Dhehi Kripavalambanakari Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Kailasachala Kandharalayakari  Gouri Uma Shankari
Koumari  Nigamarthagocharakari Omkara Beejakshari |
Mokshadhvara Kavadapadanakari Kashipuradhishwari
Bhiksham Dhehi Kripavalambanakari  Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Dhrushya Dhrushya Vibhoothi Vahanakari Brahmanda Mandodhari
Leela Nataka Soothrabedhanakari Vijjyanadeepankuri |
Srivishvesha Mana: Prasadhanakari Kashipuradhishwari
Bhiksham Dhehi Kripavalambanakari Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Urvvi Sarva Janeshwari  Bhagavathi  Matha Annapoorneshwari
Venineela Samana Kunthaladhari Nithyannadhaneshwari |
Sarvanandhakari Sadha Shubhakari Kashipuradhishwari
Bhikshamdhehi Kripavalambanakari Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Adhikshantha Samasthavarnanakari Shambhosthribhavakari
Kashmira Thrijaleshwari Thrilahari Nithyankura Sharvari |
Kamakankshakari Janodhayakari Kashipuradhishwari
Bhikshamdhehi Kripavalambanakari Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Devi  Sarva Vichithra Rathna Rachitha Dhakshayani Sundari
Vame Swadhupayodhara Priyakari Soubhagya Maheshwari |
Bhaktha Abhishtakari Sadha Shubhakari Kashipuradhishwari
Bhiksham Dhehi Kripavalambanakari Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Chandrakkanala Kodi Kodi Sadhrusha Chandhrashu Bhimbadhari
Chandrakkagra Samana Kundaladhari Chandhrakkavarneshwari |
Mala Pusthaka Pashasamkushadhari Kashipuradhishwari
Bhisksham Dhehi Kripavalambanakari Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Kshathrathrana Kari Maha Bhayakari Matha Kripasagari
Sakshan Mokshakari Sadha Shivakari Vishweshwari Sridhari |
Dhakshakranthakari Niramayakari  Kashipuradhishwari
Bhiksham Dhehi Kripavalambanakari Matha Annapoorneshwari ||

Annapoorne Sadhapoorne Shankara Pranavallbhey
Gnana Vairagya Siddhyartham Bhiksham Dhehi Cha Parvathi |
Matha  Mey Parvathi Devi Pitha Devo Maheshwara:
Bandhava: Shiva Bhakthascha Swadhesho Bhuvanathryam ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Krishnashtakam by Sri Adishankaracharya - Lyrics & Its meanings




|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||









My humble salutations to the Preceptor of the Universe/Jagathguru, Lord Krishna,  who is the son of Vasudeva, slayer of Kamsa and Chanoora, and the provider of immense bliss to Devaki.  My salutations to the Preceptor of the Universe, Lord Krishna who is adorned with the flowers of Athasi, magnificent garlands, and marvelous gem studded anklets and bangles.  My salutations to the Preceptor of the Universe, Lord Krishna who has abundance of curly black hair locks, the face has the resemblance of the full moon and a marvelous ear jewel dangling in the most attractive way.  My salutations to the Preceptor of the Universe, Lord Krishna who has the sweet aroma of the flower Mandhara,  who has a spectacular smile on his face and four arms which carries divine weapons, and whose hair locks are beautifully decorated with the feathers of the peacock.  My salutations to the Preceptor of the Universe & Gem of Yadhava clan, Lord Krishna, whose eyes have the resemblance of full bloom lotus and who has the complexion of the rich cloud.  My salutations to the Preceptor of the Universe, Lord Krishna who is engaged in pleasing moments with Goddess Sri Rukmini, attired in glorious saffron-colored robe and who has the extreme fond of the scent of Tulsi.  My salutations to the Preceptor of the Universe, Lord Krishna who is immersed in the pleasurable moments with the Gopikas/cowherds remaining in their embrace, who has the saffron color marks all over the chest, the place where Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi resides.  My salutations to the Preceptor of the Universe, Lord Krishna who adorned in unique Srivatsam and Vanamala/ fresh alluring flowers on his chest and holds Conch and holy wheels on his hand.  Whoever worships Lord Krishna and recite or memorize the holy verses of Krishnashtakam in the early hours of dawn would be relieved from the sins of numerous birth.



Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam
Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum ||
Athasi Pushpa Sanghasam Hara Noopura Shobhitham
Ratna Kangana Keyooram Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum ||
Kutilalaka Samyuktham Poorna Chandra Nibhananam
Vilasath Kundaladharam  Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum ||
Mandhara Gandha Samyuktham Charuhasam Chathurbhujam
Bharhi Pinjavachoodangam Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum ||
Uthphulla Pama Pathraksham Neela Jeemootha Sannibham
Yadhavanam Shiro Rathnam Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum ||
Rukmini Keli Samyuktham Peethambara Sushobhitham
Avaptha Tulasi Gandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum ||
Gopikanam Kucha Dhwandham Kumkumangitha Vakshasam
Sriniketham Maheshwasam Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum ||
Sreevatsangam Mahoraskam Vanamala Virachitham
Sankha Chakradharam Devam Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum ||
Krishnastakam Idham Punyam Pratharuddhaya Padeth
Koti Janma Krutham Papam Smaranath Thasya Vinashyathi ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||


Sri Jagannatha Ashtakam by Sri Adishankaracharya - Lyrics & Its meanings



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||











Oh! Lord Jagannatha, who recites melodious music on his flute, sitting on the river bank of Kalindi/Yamuna, he is a honeybee who finds immense pleasure in the lotus like faces of beautiful young maidens of Vraja.  He is venerated by the deities such as Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/ Rama, Lord  Shambhu/Shiva,  Lord Brahma, Lord Indra/Amarapathi and Lord Ganesha.  Oh! Lord Jagannatha along with his consort Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, I earnestly pray to become the constant object of my humble vision.


Oh! Lord Jagannatha, who holds flute on his left hand, beautiful hair locks decked with the feathers of peacock, attired in grand yellow silk garment.  He bestow side long glances upon his passionate devotees, he dwells in the sacred land of Vrindavan/Vraja and reveals his presence through pastimes.  Oh! Lord Jagannatha along with his consort Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, I earnestly pray to become the constant object of my humble vision.


Oh! Lord Jagannatha, who resides on the shoreline of vast ocean, which is located close to the peak of Nilachala Hills has the resemblance of gold, with his brother mighty Lord Balabhadra and sister Subhadra in the middle, he provides an opportunity to the Suras to venerate him.  Oh! Lord Jagannatha along with Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, I earnestly pray to become the constant object of my humble vision.


Oh! Lord Jagannatha, who is the ocean of mercy, has the marvelous appearance like dark clouds.  He is the delight of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi/ Rama and Goddess Sri Saraswathi/ Vani , his face has the resemblance of unblemished full blossomed lotus.  He is venerated by Surendras/deities and Sages; he is eulogized by Shruthi/Veda and Upanishads.  Oh! Lord Jagannatha along with Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, I earnestly pray to become the constant object of my humble vision.


Oh! Lord Jagannatha, who is eulogized by the assembly of numerous Bhoodevas/Brahmins, at the glorious moments of his procession on the grand chariot, he is compassionate towards his ardent devotees and provides abundance of boons.  He is the ocean of mercy and an honest associate to all the worlds.  Oh! Lord Jagannatha along with Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, I earnestly pray to become the constant object of my humble vision.


Oh! Lord Jagannatha, who is the jewel on the crown of Lord Brahma, has the eyes resemblance to full blown lotus flower petals, he dwells on the peak of Nilachala hill and his lotus feet are placed on the head of Lord Anantha.  He finds immense pleasure in the warm embrace of Goddess Sri Radharani, which is like a cool pond.  Oh! Lord Jagannatha along with Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, I earnestly pray to become the constant object of my humble vision.


Oh! Lord Jagannatha, I do not pray for Kingdom, or Kanaka/ gold, or Manikyam/precious stones, or affluences.  I do not yearn for a beautiful bride or bridegroom as desired by the people.  Oh! Lord Jagannatha, who is always eulogized by Lord Shiva, I shall recite your glories and earnestly pray to become the constant object of my humble vision.


Oh! Lord Jagannatha, Oh! Surapathey,/Lord of Lords, kindly remove my insignificant material bondage and existence.  Oh! Yadhavapathey/Lord of Yadhavas, kindly eradicates the vast ocean like sins of mine.  It is definite that whoever surrenders to the lotus feet of Lord Jagannatha, would be protected.  Oh! Lord Jagannatha along with Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, I earnestly pray to become the constant object of my humble vision.


Whoever recites the glorious verses of Sri Jagannatha Ashtakam in the hours of dawn would be released from all the sin and attains the sacred abode of Lord Vishnu.



Kadhachith Kalindi Thada Vipina Sangeethakaravo |
Mudhabhiri Nari Vadhana Kamala Aswadha Madhupa: |
Rama Shambu Brahma Amarapathi Ganesharchitha Padho |
Jagannatha; Swami Nayanapadhagami  Bhavathu Mey ||

Buje Savye Venum Shirasi Shikhi Piccham Kadithade |
Dhukoolam Nethranthe Sahachara Kadaksham Vidhathe |
Sadha Srimad Vrindavana Vasathi Leela Parichayo |
Jagannatha: Swami Nayanapadhagami   Bhavathu Mey ||

Mahambodhestheerey Kanakaruchire Neelashikhare |
Vasan Prasandhantha: Sahaja Balabadhrena Balina |
Subhadra Madhyastha: Sakala Sura Sevavasaradho |
Jagannatha: Swami Nayanapadhagami Bhavathu Mey ||

Kadhaparavara: Sajala Jaladha Shreniruchiro |
Rama Vani Raama Spuradham Amala Padmekshana Mukhai: |
Surendrair Aradhya: Shruthi Gana Shikha Gita Charitho |
Jagannatha: Swami Nayanapadhagami Bhavathu Mey ||

Ratharoodo Gacchanpadhi Militha Bhoodeva Padalai : |
Sthuthi Pradhur Bhavam Prathipadham Upakarnya Sadhaya: |
Dhaya Sindhur Bandhu: Sakalajagatham Sindhu Suthaya |
Jagannatha: Swami Nayanapadhagami Bhavathu Mey ||

Parabrahma  Peeda: Kuvalaya Dhaloth Phullanayao |
Nivasi Neeladhrou Nihitha Charanonandha Shirasi |
Rasanandho Radha Sarasa Vapuralingana Sukho |
Jagannatha: Swami Nayanapadhagami Bhavathu Mey ||

Na Vai  Prarthyam Rajyam Na Cha  Kanakatham Bhogavibhavam |
Na  Yacheham Ramyam Nikhilajana Kamyam Varavadhum |
Sadha Kale Kale Pramadha Pathina Gita Charitho |
Jagannatha: Swami Nayanapadhagami Bhavathu Mey ||

Harathvam Samsaram Dhruthatharam Asaram Surapathe |
Hara Thvam Papanam Vithathimaparam Yadhavapathe |
Aho Dheena Nadham Nihithamachalam Nischitha Padham |
Jagannatha: Swami Nayanapadhagami Bhavathu Mey ||

Jagannatha Ashtakam Punyam Ya: Padeth Prayatha: Shuchi: |
Sarva Papa  Vishudhdhathma Vishnuloka Sa Gacchathi ||


|| Ithi Sri Shankaracharya Virachitha Sri Jagannatha Ashtakam Sampoornam ||



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||



|| Shankara ||










Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 1 – 10 !!


Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 11 – 20 !!


Soundarya Lahari (Ananda Lahari) by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 21 – 30 !!


Soundarya Lahari (Ananda Lahari) by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 31 – 40 !!


Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 41 – 50 !!


Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Shankara !! Lyrics & Its meanings 51 – 60


Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 61 – 70 !!



Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 71 – 80 !!


Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 81 – 90 !!


Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 91 – 100 !!



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 91 – 100 !!



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||



|| Shankara ||










Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, who is the embodiment of auspiciousness, the swans at your holy abode learns to reproduce the mesmerizing style of your walking.  The marvelous sounds created by the anklets decked on your attractive feet gives out an impression that your holy feet are giving lessons on style of walking to those swans.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, The trinities, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudura who performs the function of the Universe, earnestly desires to venerate you and they represent themselves as the four legs of your auspicious throne.  Lord Sadasiva assumes the form of marvelous white colored spread on your throne, eventually the white color has turned into crimson color due to the reflection of the brilliant rays emanating from your body and it brings immense pleasure on your eyes that reveals highest of the emotion.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi,   Victory to you!  You are the ocean of mercy, your supreme compassion is beyond reach and inexplicable by your consort Lord Shiva, it is victorious/radiant like Lord Aditya at the early hours of dawn which gives protection to the world, like magnificent curls in your long beautiful hair, natural fragrances from your smile, tenderness of a flower of your heart, hardness of your raised bosom, slenderness of waist and seductiveness of hip.

Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, Lord Brahma, the creator ensures the unlimited supply from your jewel box, Lord Chandra who provides musk/fragrances at the time of no moon and crescent moon supplies abundance of pieces of camphor in its emerald cup.

Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, You are the supreme light in the palace of Chinthamani of Lord Tripurari, who burnt the three cities.  Lord Indra and deities remains at the main gate of Chinthamani Gruha and inspires themselves to venerate you, because worship of your lotus feet at the nearness is possible for those who have attained highest of the spiritual enlightenment and various Yogic powers.

Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, Oh! Supreme amongst the chaste women!  The greatest of the poets attained Goddess Sri Saraswathi who is wife of Lord Brahma by their veneration, and passionate devotees attains loads of wealth with the grace of Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi.  You are obtainable only to Lord Mahadeva and he is the one competent to embrace your raised bosom, not even the auspicious ‘Kuravaka’ tree.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, Oh! Consort of Lord Parambhrama ! Exponents of Veda portraits you as Goddess Sri Saraswathi, consort of Lord Brahma and you are Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi, consort of Lord Hari and you are Goddess Sri Parvathi, consort of Lord Hara as well.  Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, I believe you are beyond these supreme forces; you are Goddess Mahamaya who governs the entire universe with an impregnable, inexpressible and eternal glory.



Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, Oh! Mother of the Universe, I shall earnestly pray to bless us with the knowledge of ultimate wisdom and when will be able to consume the elixir of nectar which is  red in color originates from your lotus feet, ultimately it will become the colorful seep of betel flowing from the mouth of Goddess Sri Saraswathi which is capable to turn a born dumb into intellectual ?.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, whoever worships you with utmost faith would be blessed with eternal wisdom & knowledge and loaded with affluence, even Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu would become envious at them.   The worshipper would be blessed with the attractiveness that is capable to entice and disturb the status of Goddess Sri Rathidevi, wife of Lord Manmatha.  Whoever worships you with utmost devotion would be relieved from the clutches of worldly bondage and liberates from the bondage, and repeated  birth  as well, ultimately enjoys the supreme bliss and remains immortal.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, who is the cause of the entire Universe, above narrated holy verses are composed to praise you by your own words which are similar to venerate Lord Surya with the camphor, offering Arghyam to Lord Chandra and the ocean.


Prarthana Slokam :


Oh! Goddess Narayanai, I shall earnestly pray to forgive me for all those mistakes I have made while articulating the most sacred hymns, such as errors in the construction of words and phrases, inaccurate Visarga, Bindu, Mathra, Padham & PAdham and its diction.  Oh! Goddess Sri Jagadeeshwari, I shall completely surrender to your lotus feet, protect us with the merciful glance of you.

Padhanyasa Kreeda Parichayamivarabhdhu Manasa:
Sgalanthasthey Khelam Bhavana Kala Hamsa Na Jahathi |
Asthasthesham Shiksham Subhaga Mani Manjjeera Ranitha –
Cchaladha Chakshanam Charana Kamalam Charu Charithey ||

Gathasthey Manjathvam Dhruhina Hari Rudreshwara Bhrutha:
Shiva: Swaccha Cchaya Khaditha Kapada Pracchadhapada: |
Thvadheeyanam Bhasam Prathiphalana Raga Arunathaya
Shariri Shrungaro Rasa Iva Dhrusham Dhogdhi Kuthukam ||

Arala Keysheshu Prakruthi Sarala Mandhahasithey
Girishabha Cchiththey Dhrushadhupala Shobha Kuchathadey |
Bhrusham Thanvi Madhye Prudhu Rurasijaroha Vishaye
Jagathrathum Shambhor Jayathi Karuna Kanchidharuna ||

Kalanga: Kasthuri Rajani Kara Bimbam Jalamayam
Kalabhi: Karpoorai Marakatha Karandham Nibhiditham |
Athasthvadh Bhogeyna Prathi Dhinam Idham Riktha Kuharam
Vidhirbhuyo Bhuyo Nibadayathi Noonam Thava Kruthey ||

Puraratheyrantha: Puramasi Thathas Thvaccharanayo –
Saparyya Maryadha Tharala Karanana Masulabha |
Thadha Hyethey Neetha Shathamakha Mukha: Siddhimathulam
Thava Dhvaropantha Sthithibhi Ranimadhyabhiramara:

Kalathram Vaidhathram Kathi Kathi Bhajanthey Na Kavaya:
Shriyo Devya: Ko Va Na Bhavathi Pathi: Kairapidha |
Mahadevam Hithva Thava Sathi Sathinama Charamey
Kuchabhyam Asanga: Kuravakatharorapya Sulabha: ||

Giramahur Devim Dhruhina Gruhinee Magamavidho
Hare: Pathnim Padmam Hara Sahachari Madhri Thanayam |
Thuriya Kapi Thvam Dhuradhigama Nisseema Mahima
Maha Maya Vishwam Bhramayasi Parabhrama Mahishi ||

Kadha Kaley Matha: Kathaya Kalitha Lakthakarasam
Pibheyam Vidhyarthi Thava Charana Nirnney Jana Jalam |
Prakruthya Mookanam Api Cha Kavitha Karanathaya
Kadha Dhaththey Vani Mukha Kamala Thamboola Rasatham ||

Saraswathya Lakshmya Vidhihari  Sa Pathno Viharathey
Rathey: Pathivrathyam Shidhilayathi Ramyena Vapusha |
Chiram Jeevanneva Kshapitha Pasu Pasa Vyathikara:
Paranandhabhikhyam Rasayathi Rasam Thvadh Bajanavan ||

Pradheepa Jwalabhir Divasakara Neerajana Vidhi:
Sudha Sootheyschandhro Pala Jala Vairarkhya Rachana |
Swakeeyai Rambhobhi Salila Nidhi Souhithya Karanam
Thvadheeya Bhirvagbhi Sthava Janani Vacham Sthuthiriyam ||

Prarthana Slokam

Yakshara Padha Bhrushtam Mathra Heenam Thu Yadh Bhaveth |
Thath Sarvam Kshamyadham Deva Narayani Namosthu They ||

Visarga Bindu Mathrani Padha Paadhaksharani Cha |
Nyoonani Chathirikthani Kshamasva Jagadmbikey ||

Anyatha Sharanam Nasthi Thvameva Sharanam Mama |
Thasmath Karunya Bhavena Raksha Raksha Jagadheeshwari ||

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||



Soundarya Lahari by Sri Adi Sankara !! Lyrics & Its meaning 81 – 90 !!



|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||



|| Shankara ||












Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, Oh! Goddess Sri Parvathi, you have possessed abundance of marvelous physical structures in the form of wide hip as dowry from your father Himavan who graciously provided them at the time of your wedding, therefore it can conceal the entire universe from its sight and also make the Earth appears to be much lighter.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, Oh! Girisuthey, who has profound knowledge in Veda & Sastra, and quintessence of Veda, with your magnificent thighs you have attained triumph over the trunk of elephant and the stem of banana plant as well.  Your knees have assumed the form of round and turned out firm due to the continuous prostration before Lord Shiva, and they have attained victory over the frontal bulges on the forehead of the celestial elephant Airavatha too.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, Oh! Girisuthey, Lord Manmatha who bears the five cupid arrows for kindling sensual pleasures beleaguered Lord Rudra with the case of arrow made of your legs.  Surprisingly, the case of arrow holds double the number of arrows.  Your toe nails becomes sharpened at the constant touch of the crowns of the deities who prostrate before you, assumes the form of ten powerful arrows.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, Your lotus feet are the precious ornaments adorned on the head of Shruthi and it is cleansed by the flow of holy river Ganga which is originated from the hair locks of Lord Shiva and the reflection of brightness like  gem Choodamani from the crown of Lord Vishnu.  Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi,  I shall earnestly pray to show mercy on me and place your divine feet on my head.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, My salutation to your magnificent feet, which is bright red in color and extremely pleasing to the eyes as well, Ashoka trees in your garden yearning for the touch of your divine feet, but Lord Pasupathi is envious of your deed and feels that the divine touch of your feet is destined for him only.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, your anger upon the clever use of words of Lord Shiva about you and your family during one of the pleasurable moments with your consort, before long in order to pacify you he prostrates before you touching your feet with his forehead and eventually it stir up marvelous noise from your anklets due to the presence of the cupid arrows of Lord Manmatha who was burnt by Lord Shiva.  Those noises from your anklets are powerful as the sharp arrows as if Lord Manmatha reveals his hostility towards Lord Shiva.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, lotus flowers becomes lifeless at the time of snowstorm; they droop at night and bloom in the early hours of dawn.  Your lotus feet can endure in any conditions and remains awake always like blooming lotus flower.  Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi resides in lotus flower, your lotus feet are capable to provide prosperity to your devotees and it can be the reason that outshines the lotus flower.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, I earnestly request to enlighten me how did the poets compare your glorious feet which provide Protection, wealth & fame to the worshiper, to hard as the shell of tortoise? How did Lord Tripurari place your feet on the hard rock while performing vow of marriage?


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, Oh! Goddess Chandi, who is the slayer of the demon Chanda, You have sparkling nails on your feet which resemble Lord Chandra, the lotus bud like the palms of celestial damsels remains closed at its beauty.  Your lotus feet grant auspicious boon like the Kalpavruksha, the wish fulfilling tree to the worshiper to attain wealth & Happiness.


Oh! Goddess Sri Shakthi, your lotus feet are like a bunch of alluring flowers of celestial tree, it has brimming nectar like honey that spreads in all directions which grant wealth to your worshiper I shall earnestly pray for my six sensory organs to turn into a six legged honey bee and always reside at your holy feet enjoying the swarming nectar from it.


Guruthvam Vistharam Kshithi Dharapathi: Parvathi Nija –
Nnithambadhacchidhya  Thvayi Harana Roopena Nidhathey |
Athasthey Vistheernno Gururayam Ashesham Vasumathim
Nithambha Pragbhara: Sthagayathi Laguthvam Nayathi Cha ||


Karindhranam Shundan Kanaka Kadhali Kanda Padali –
Upabhyammoorubhyam Upayamapi Nirjjithya Bhavathi |
Suvruththabhyam Pathyu: Pranathi Kadinabhyam Girisuthey
Vidhijjye Janubhyam Vibhudha Kari Kumbhadhvamasi ||


Parajethum Rudram Dviguna Shara Garbhou Girisuthey
Nishangou Janghey They Vishama Vishikho Badamakrutha |
Yadhagrey Dhrushyanthey Dhasha Sharaphala: Padhayugali –
Nakhagracchadhmana: Sura Makudashanaika Nishitha : ||


Shruthinam Moordhano Dhathathi Thava Yaou Shekharathaya
Mamapyethou Matha: Shirasi Dhayaya Dhehi Charanou |
Yayo: Padhyam Padha: Pasupathi Jada Jooda Thadini
Yayorllaksha Lakshmi Arunahari Choodamani Ruchi: ||


Namovakam Bhrumo Nayana Ramaneeyaya Padhayo –
Sthavasmai Dhvandhaya Spuda Ruchira Salakthakavathey |
Asooyathyathyantham Yadhabhi Hananai Spruhayathey
Pasunameesana: Pramadha Vana Kankeli Tharavey ||


Mrusha Kruthva Gothra Sglanamadha Vailakshya Namitham
Laladey Bharththaram Charana Kamaley Thadayathi They |
Chirandhantha: Shalyam Dhahana Krutha Unmoolithavatha
Thula Kodikvanai: Kili Kilithameeshana Ripuna ||


Himani Hanththvyam Himagiri Nivasaika Chathurou
Nishayam Nidhranam Nishi Charama Bhagey Cha Vishadhou |
Varam Lakshmi Pathram Shriyamathi Shrujanthou Samayinam
Sarojam Thvathpadhou Janani Jayathacchithra Miha Kim ||


Padham They Keerthinam Prapadhamapadham Devi Vipadham
Katham Neetham Sadhbhi: Kadina Kamadi Karpparathulam |
Katham Va Panibhyam Upayamanakaley Puraribha
Yadhadhaya Nyastham Dhrushadhi Dhayamanena Manasa ||


Nakhair Nagasthrinam Kara Kamala Sangocha Shashibhi –
Stharunam Divyanam Hasatha Iva They Chandi Charanou |
Phalani Swa: Stheybhya: Kisalaya Karagrena Dhadhatham
Daridhrebhyo Bhadhram Shriya Manisha Mahnaya Dhadhathou ||


Dhadhaney Dheeneybhya: Shriyamanisha Mashanau Sadhrushi
Mamandham Soundharya Prakara Makarandham Vikarathi |
Thavasmin Mandhara Sthabhaka Subhagey Yathu Charaney

Nimajjamanjjeeva: Karana Charana: Shadcharanatham ||


|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||