Manthras and Slokas

Mantras and Slokas

		Shri Ganesha Vandana Vakratunda Mahaakaaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha. Nirvighnam kuru Mey Deva, Sarvakaaryeshu Sarvada. O, Lord ganesha of the curved trunk and massive body, the one whose splendor is equal to millions of suns, please bless me so that I do not face any obstacles in my endeavors. Gajaananam bhootha ganaathi sevihtam, Kapitha jambu bhala saara bhakshitham. Umaasutham shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam, Namaami vigneshwara Paadapangajam. Top
		Ayyappa Bhootha naatha sada nanda, Sarva bhoota dayaabara. Raksha raksha maha baho, Shastrey thubhyam namo namaha. Swamiye sharanam ayyappa ! Top
		Gayatri Devi Om ! Bhoor Bhuva Suvah: Thath Savithur Vare'nyam Bhargo Dhevasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah: Prachodhayath AUM, O' triple wonder of creation, continuence, and dispersion Splendour of the three inter-linked worlds here, and around, and beyond; ! [Physical, the subtle and the potential] O' adorable immaculate One, May You, that Supreme Divine being, stimulate our intellegence for our self awakening, so that we may realize the Supreme Truth . . . . !! Top
		Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Om Tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushti vardhanam Urvaarukamiva bandhanan-mrityur-mukshiya mamritat The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is very much a protector from accidents, mishaps and daily calamities in the modern busy life. Top
		Shri Brahma Gurubrahma Guruvishnu Gurudevo Maheswarah, Guru saakshaat Param Brahma Tasmai shri guravey Namah. The guru is none other than the creator, Lord Brahma; he verily is Lord Vishnu, the preserver, and the truly is Maheswara, the destroyer. He is the supreme Brahma himself. To such a guru I offer my salutations. Top
		Shri Rama Raamaaya Raamabhadraaya, Raamachandraaya vedasey Raghunaathaya naathaya Seethaaya Pathayenamahaa Top
		Shri Krishna Krishnaaya Vaasudevaaya Devakee Nandanaayacha, Nandagopa Kumaaraya, Govindaaya Namonamahaa. Top
		Shri Vishnu Stuthi Shaantha kaaram Bhujagashayanam. Padmanaabham suresham, Vishwaadhaaram gaganasadrusham meghavarnam shubhangam Lakshmi kaantham kamalanayanam yogibhidhyarnagamyam Vandhe vishnum bhavabhayahram sarvalokayeeka Naatham. Top
		Shri Saraswathi Vandanam Yaa Kundendu tushaara haaradhavalaa, Yaa shubhravastraavritha Yaa veenavara dandamanditakara, Yaa shwetha padmaasanaa, Yaa brahmaachyutha shankara prabhritibhir Devaisadaa Vanditha (poojitaa) Saa Maam Paatu Saraswatee Bhagavatee Nihshesha jaadyaapahaa. May that Goddess - Bhagavati - the blessed Saraswathi presiding deity of learning and remover of our lethargy, laziness and ignorance, protect us. She is pure and white like the jasmine, the full moon and the garland like formation of dewdrops. She is dressed in a spotless robe. She has in her hand the auspicious instrument veena. She is seated on a white lotus. She is the one who is always respected by Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, Shankara the annihilator and other Gods. Saraswathi - Before Study Saraswathi Namasthubyam, Varadey Kaamarupinee! Vidhyarambham Karishyami, Sidhir bhavathu mey sada !! Oh ! Goddess, Saraswathi, my humble prostrations unto Thee, who are the fulfiller of all my wishes. I start my studies with the request that thou will bestow Thy blessings on me. Top
		Devi Vandanam Sarva Mangala Maangallyey, Shivey Sarvaartha Saadhikey, Sharanyey Thriyambakey gauri, Narayanee Namosthuthey. Aayur Dehi, Dhanam Dehi, Vidhyam Dehi, Maheswari. Samastha Mahilam Dehi, Dehimey Parameshwari. Top
		Subramanya Shadananam kumkuma raktha varnam, Mahaamadhim divya mayura vaahanam. Rudrasya soonam, sura sainya natham, Guham satha, sharanam aham prabadhyey. Shanmukhamcha ganaadeesham shampancha Parameshwaram, mama dukha vinaashaaya, Sandhadam chintayaamyaham. Top
		Shri Mahalakshmi Strotram Namasthesthu mahaamaaye shri pide sura poojithe Shanku chakra gadha hasthe maha laxmi namosthuthe Namasthe garudarude kolaasura bayankari Sarva paapa hare devi maha laxmi namosthuthe Sarvagne sarvavarade sarva dhusta bhayankari Sarva dukha hare devi mahalaxmi namosthuthe Siddhi buddhi pradedevi bhakthi mukthi pradayini Mantra murthe sadaa devi maha laxmi namosthuthe Adhyam thara hithe devi adhya shakthi maheshwari Yogagna yoga samboothe maha laxmi namosthuthe Sthoola sukshma maha rowdre maha sakthi mahodare Maha papa hare devi maha laxmi namosthuthe Padmasana sthithe devi parabrahma swaroopini Parameshi jaganmatha maha laxmi namosthuthe Shwethambaradare devi nanaalankara booshithe Jagasmruthe jaganmatha maha laxmi namosthuthe Mahalaxmeshtaka strotram ya padeth bhakthi manaraha Sarva siddi mavapnothi rajyam prapnothi sarvadha Eka kale padenithyam maha papa vinashanam Dwikaleya padenithyam dhana dhaanya samanvithaha Trikaleya padenithyam maha shathru vinashanam Mahalaxmi bhave nithyam prasana vradha shubha Top
		Om Shanaiswaraaya Namaha Neelamjala Samaabhasam Raviputhram yamaagrajam Chaaya Maarthanda Sambootham Namaami shanaiswaram Suryaputtrao Dheergadehi Visalaaksha shivapriya Mandachaara Prasannaatma Peeda harathu Mey shani Konastha Pingalo Babhru krishnou Roudraanthako Yamaha Sourihi shanaischro Mandha Pippalaadena samsthu thaha Yethani dasa Naamaani Praathaha uthaya ya padethe Shanaischara Kritha peeda Na Kaschitha Bhavishyathi Top
		Hanuman - Aanjaneya Vandanam Aanjaneya Mathipada laadanam Kaanchanadari Kamaneeya vigraham Paarijaatha Taru moola vasinam Paavayami Bhava maana nandanam Manojavam Maarya tulya vekam Jithendriyem Poorthimatham Varishtam Vaadaatmajam Vaanarayutha mukham, Shri Rama Dhootham Shirasaatnamaami Shri Hanuman Chalisa Shri Guru Charan Saroj Raj After cleansing the mirror of my mind with the pollen Nij mane mukure sudhar dust of holy Guru's Lotus feet. I Profess the pure, Varnao Raghuvar Vimal Jasu untainted glory of Shri Raghuvar which bestows the four- Jo dayaku phal char fold fruits of life.(Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha). Budhi Hin Tanu Janike Fully aware of the deficiency of my intelligence, I Sumirau Pavan Kumar concentrate my attention on Pavan Kumar and humbly Bal budhi Vidya dehu mohe ask for strength, intelligence and true knowledge to Harahu Kalesa Vikar relieve me of all blemishes, causing pain. Jai Hanuman gyan gun sagar Victory to thee, O'Hanuman! Ocean of Wisdom-All Jai Kapis tihun lok ujagar hail to you O'Kapisa! (fountain-head of power,wisdom and Shiva-Shakti) You illuminate all the three worlds (Entire cosmos) with your glory. Ram doot atulit bal dhama You are the divine messenger of Shri Ram. The Anjani-putra Pavan sut nama repository of immeasurable strength, though known only as Son of Pavan (Wind), born of Anjani. Mahavir Vikram Bajrangi With Limbs as sturdy as Vajra (The mace of God Indra) Kumati nivar sumati Ke sangi you are valiant and brave. On you attends good Sense and Wisdom. You dispel the darkness of evil thoughts. Kanchan varan viraj subesa Your physique is beautiful golden coloured and your dress Kanan Kundal Kunchit Kesa is pretty. You wear ear rings and have long curly hair. Hath Vajra Aur Dhuvaje Viraje You carry in your hand a lightening bolt along with a victory Kandhe moonj janehu sajai (kesari) flag and wear the sacred thread on your shoulder. Sankar suvan kesri Nandan As a descendant of Lord Sankar, you are a comfort and pride Tej pratap maha jag vandan of Shri Kesari. With the lustre of your Vast Sway, you are propitiated all over the universe. Vidyavan guni ati chatur You are the repository of learning, virtuous and fully accom- Ram kaj karibe ko aatur plished, always keen to carry out the behest's of Shri Ram. Prabu charitra sunibe ko rasiya You are an ardent listener, always so keen to listen to the Ram Lakhan Sita man Basiya narration of Shri Ram's Life Stories. Your heart is filled with what Shri Ram stood for. You therefore always dwell in the hearts of Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita. Sukshma roop dhari Siyahi dikhava You appeared before Sita in a Diminutive form and spoke to Vikat roop dhari lanka jarava her in humility. You assumed an awesome form and struck terror by setting Lanka on fire. Bhima roop dhari asur sanghare With over-whelming might you destroyed the Asuras Ramachandra ke kaj sanvare (demons) and performed all tasks assigned to you by Shri Ram with great skill. Laye Sanjivan Lakhan Jiyaye You brought Sanjivan (A herb that revives life) and restored Shri Raghuvir Harashi ur laye Lakshman back to life, Shri Raghuvir (Shri Ram) cheerfully embraced you with his heart full of joy. Raghupati Kinhi bahut badai Shri Raghupati (Shri Ram) lustily extolled your excellence and Tum mam priye Bharat-hi sam bhai said: "You are as dear to me as my own brother Bharat." Sahas badan tumharo yash gaave Thousands of living beings are chanting hymns of your glories; Us kahi Shripati kanth lagaave saying thus, Shri Ram warmly hugged him (Shri Hanuman). Sankadik Brahmadi Muneesa When prophets like Sanka, even the Sage like Lord Brahma, Narad Sarad sahit Aheesa the great hermit Narad himself, Goddess Saraswati and Ahisha (one of immeasurable dimensions). Yam Kuber Digpal Jahan te Even Yamraj (God of Death) Kuber (God of Wealth) and the Kavi kovid kahi sake kahan te Digpals (deputies guarding the four corners of the Universe) have been vying with one another in offering homage to your glories. How then, can a mere poet give adequate expression of your super excellence. Tum upkar Sugreevahin keenha You rendered a great service to Sugriv. You united him with Ram milaye rajpad deenha Shri Ram and he installed him on the Royal Throne. By heeding Tumharo mantra Vibheeshan mana your advice, Vibhishan became Lord of Lanka. This is known Lankeshwar Bhaye Sub jag jana all over the Universe. Yug sahastra jojan par Bhanu On your own you dashed upon the Sun, which is at a fabulous Leelyo tahi madhur phal janu distance of thousands of miles, thinking it to be a sweet luscious fruit. Prabhu mudrika meli mukh mahee Carrying the Lord's Signet Ring in your mouth, there is Jaladhi langhi gaye achraj nahee hardly any wonder that you easily leapt across the ocean. Durgaam kaj jagat ke jete The burden of all difficult tasks of the world become light Sugam anugraha tumhre tete with your kind grace. Ram dware tum rakhvare, You are the sentry at the door of Shri Ram's Divine Abode. Hoat na agya binu paisare No one can enter it without your permission, Sub sukh lahai tumhari sarna All comforts of the world lie at your feet. The devotees enjoy all Tum rakshak kahu ko dar na divine pleasures and feel fearless under your benign Protection. Aapan tej samharo aapai You alone are befitted to carry your own splendid valour. All the Teenhon lok hank te kanpai three worlds (entire universe) tremor at your thunderous call. Bhoot pisach Nikat nahin aavai All the ghosts, demons and evil forces keep away, with the Mahavir jab naam sunavai sheer mention of your great name, O'Mahaveer!! Nase rog harai sab peera All diseases, pain and suffering disappear on reciting regularly Japat nirantar Hanumant beera Shri Hanuman's holy name. Sankat se Hanuman chudavai Those who remember Shri Hanuman in thought, words and deeds Man Karam Vachan dyan jo lavai with Sincerity and Faith, are rescued from all crises in life. Sub par Ram tapasvee raja All who hail, worship and have faith in Shri Ram as the Supreme Tin ke kaj sakal Tum saja Lord and the king of penance. You make all their difficult tasks very easy. Aur manorath jo koi lavai Whosoever comes to you for fulfillment of any desire with faith Sohi amit jeevan phal pavai and sincerity, Will he alone secure the imperishable fruit of human life. Charon Yug partap tumhara All through the four ages your magnificent glory is acclaimed far Hai persidh jagat ujiyara and wide. Your fame is Radiantly acclaimed all over the Cosmos. Sadhu Sant ke tum Rakhware You are Saviour and the guardian angel of Saints and Sages and Asur nikandan Ram dulhare destroy all Demons. You are the angelic darling of Shri Ram. Ashta sidhi nav nidhi ke dhata You can grant to any one, any yogic power of Eight Siddhis Us var deen Janki mata (power to become light and heavy at will) and Nine Nidhis (Riches,comfort,power,prestige,fame,sweet relationship etc.) This boon has been conferred upon you by Mother Janki. Ram rasayan tumhare pasa You possess the power of devotion to Shri Ram. In all rebirths Sada raho Raghupati ke dasa you will always remain Shri Raghupati's most dedicated disciple. Tumhare bhajan Ram ko pavai Through hymns sung in devotion to you, one can find Shri Ram Janam janam ke dukh bisravai and become free from sufferings of several births. Anth kaal Raghuvir pur jayee If at the time of death one enters the Divine Abode of Shri Ram, Jahan janam Hari-Bakht Kahayee thereafter in all future births he is born as the Lord's devotee. Aur Devta Chit na dharehi One need not entertain any other deity for Propitiation, as Hanumanth se hi sarve sukh karehi devotion of Shri Hanuman alone can give all happiness. Sankat kate mite sab peera One is freed from all the sufferings and ill fated contingencies of Jo sumirai Hanumat Balbeera rebirths in the world. One who adores and remembers Shri Hanuman. Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Gosahin Hail, Hail, Hail, Shri Hanuman, Lord of senses. Let your victory Kripa Karahu Gurudev ki nyahin over the evil be firm and final. Bless me in the capacity as my supreme guru (teacher). Jo sat bar path kare kohi One who recites Chalisa one hundred times, becomes free from the Chutehi bandhi maha sukh hohi bondage of life and death and enjoys the highest bliss at last. Jo yah padhe Hanuman Chalisa All those who recite Hanuman Chalisa (The forty Chaupais) Hoye siddhi sakhi Gaureesa regularly are sure to be benedicted. Such is the evidence of no less a witness as Bhagwan Sankar. Tulsidas sada hari chera Tulsidas as a bonded slave of the Divine Master, stays perpetually at Keejai Naath Hrdaye mein dera his feet, he prays "Oh Lord! You enshrine within my heart & soul." Pavantnai sankat haran, Oh! conqueror of the Wind, Destroyer of all miseries, you are a Mangal murti roop. symbol of Auspiciousness. Ram Lakhan Sita sahit, Along with Shri Ram, Lakshman and Sita, reside in my heart. Hrdaye basahu sur bhoop. Oh! King of Gods.