Bairava Mantra

Bairava Mantra
Om Swanathvajaya Vidhmahe Soola Hasthaya DheemaheTanno Bhairava Prachodayaath
shrii kaalabhairavaashhTakam.h
devaraajasevyamaanapaavanaa.nghripaN^kajaMvyaalayaGYasuutramindushekharaM kR^ipaakaram.h .naaradaadiyogivR^indavanditaM digaMbaraMkaashikaapuraadhinaathakaalabhairavaM bhaje .. 1..
bhaanukoTibhaasvaraM bhavaabdhitaarakaM paraMniilakaNThamiipsitaarthadaayakaM trilochanam.h .kaalakaalamaMbujaakshamakshashuulamaksharaMkaashikaapuraadhinaathakaalabhairavaM bhaje .. 2..
shuulaTa.nkapaashadaNDapaaNimaadikaaraNaMshyaamakaayamaadidevamaksharaM niraamayam.h .bhiimavikramaM prabhuM vichitrataaNDavapriyaMkaashikaapuraadhinaathakaalabhairavaM bhaje .. 3..
bhuktimuktidaayakaM prashastachaaruvigrahaMbhaktavatsalaM sthitaM samastalokavigraham.h .vinikvaNanmanoGYahemakiN^kiNiilasatkaTiMkaashikaapuraadhinaathakaalabhairavaM bhaje .. 4..
dharmasetupaalakaM svadharmamaarganaashanaMkarmapaashamochakaM susharmadhaayakaM vibhum.h .svarNavarNasheshhapaashashobhitaa.ngamaNDalaMkaashikaapuraadhinaathakaalabhairavaM bhaje .. 5..
ratnapaadukaaprabhaabhiraamapaadayugmakaMnityamadvitiiyamishhTadaivataM nira.njanam.h .mR^ityudarpanaashanaM karaaladaMshhTramokshaNaMkaashikaapuraadhinaathakaalabhairavaM bhaje .. 6..
aTTahaasabhinnapadmajaaNDakoshasaMtatiMdR^ishhTipaattanashhTapaapajaalamugrashaasanam.h .ashhTasiddhidaayakaM kapaalamaalikaadharaMkaashikaapuraadhinaathakaalabhairavaM bhaje .. 7..
bhuutasa.nghanaayakaM vishaalakiirtidaayakaMkaashivaasalokapuNyapaapashodhakaM vibhum.h .niitimaargakovidaM puraatanaM jagatpatiMkaashikaapuraadhinaathakaalabhairavaM bhaje .. 8..
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kaalabhairavaashhTakaM paThaMti ye manoharaMGYaanamuktisaadhanaM vichitrapuNyavardhanam.h .shokamohadainyalobhakopataapanaashanaMprayaanti kaalabhairavaaMghrisannidhiM naraa dhruvam.h
.. iti shriimachha.nkaraachaaryavirachitaM shrii kaalabhairavaashhTakaM saMpuurNam

Guru Mantra

Guru Mantra
Gurur Bramha Gurur VishnuGurur Devo MaheswarahaGuru Shakshath Para BramhaThasmaisri Gurave NamahaGurave SarvalokanamBhishaje BhavaroginamNithye SarvadhiyanaamDhakshina Moorthaye Namahah!
Guru is Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord MaheswaraGuru is nothing but the Supreme Brahman devoid of attributes.That is the reason why we bow to the Guru.

Lord Shiva Gayathtri

Lord Shiva Gayathtri
Om Tat Purushaya VidhmaheMahadevaya DheemaheTanno Rudra Prachodayaath
The term Shiva means auspicious. The God Shiva isall-auspiciousness. The mantra namaH Shivaya, usedto offer salutations to Shiva, is an effectiveprayer to propitiate Shiva.
This pa.nchAkshara (five syllabled) mantra namaH ShivAyais sometimes called the mUla mantra or basic mantraof Shiva. Each of the five syllables, na, ma, shi, vA, andya, is held to be so sacred that it represents Shiva evenby itself.
The following is the ShivapanchAkshara stotra composed byAdi SankarAchArya. One may worship the Shiva linga byreciting this stotra and offering bilva leaves.
nAgendrahArAya trilochanAya bhasmAN^garAgAya maheshvarAya nityAya shuddhAya digambarAya tasmai nakArAya namaH shivAya 1
Salutations to Shiva, who wears the King of snakes as agarland, the Three-eyed God, whose body is smeared withashes, the great Lord, the eternal and pure One, who wearsthe directions as His garment, and who is represented by the
mandAkini\-salilachandana\-charchitAyanandIshvara\-pramathanAtha\- maheshvarAya mandArapushhpa\-bahupushhpa\-supUjitAyatasmai makArAya namaH shivAya 2
I bow to Shiva, who has been worshipped with water from thegangA (mandAkini) and annointed with sandalwood paste, theLord of nandI, the Lord of the host of goblins and ghosts,the great Lord, who is worshiped with mandAra and many otherkinds of flowers, and who is represented by the
shivAya gaurIvadanAbja\-vR^inda\-sUryAya dakshAdhvaranAshakAya shrInIlakaNThAya vR^ishhadhvajAyatasmai shikArAya namaH shivAya 3
Salutations to Shiva, who is all-auspiciousness, Who is thesun that causes the lotus face of GaurI (PArvatI) to blossom,Who is the destroyer of the Yajna of daksha, whose throat isblue (nIlakaNTha), whose flag bears the emblem of the bull,and who is represented by the syllable {\rm ``}shi.{\rm ''}
vasishhTha\-kumbhodbhava\-gautamAryamunIndra\-devArchitashekharAya chandrArka\-vaishvAnaralochanAya tasmai vakArAya namaH shivAya 4
VasishhTha, agastya, Gautama, and other venerable sages, andIndra and other Gods have worshipped the head of (Shiva'slinga). I bow to that Shiva whose three eyes are the moon,sun and fire, and who is represented by the syllable
yakshasvarUpAya jaTAdharAya pinAkahastAya sanAtanAya divyAya devAya digambarAya tasmai yakArAya namaH shivAya 5
Salutations to Shiva, who bears the form of a Yaksha, whohas matted hair on His head, Who bears the pinAka bowin His hand, the Primeval Lord, the brilliant God,who is digambara (naked), and who is represented by thesyllable
pa.nchAksharamidaM puNyaM yaH paThechchhivasannidhau shivalokamavApnoti shivena saha modate
Anyone who recites this sacred five-syllabled mantra,(namaH shivAya) near the Shiva (linga), attains the abodeof Shiva and rejoices there with Shiva.
.. iti shriimachchha.nkaraachaaryavirachita shivapaJNchaakshara stotraM samaaptaM..

Siva Ashtotra Namavali
.. OM ..
shivaaya namaH .
maheshvaraaya namaH .
shaMbhave namaH .
pinaakine namaH .
shashishekharaaya namaH .
vaamadevaaya namaH .
viruupaakshaaya namaH .
kapardine namaH .
niilalohitaaya namaH .
sha.nkaraaya namaH .
shuulapaaNaye namaH .
khaTvaa.ngine namaH .
vishhNuvallabhaaya namaH .
shipivishhTaaya namaH .
aMbikaanaathaaya namaH .
shriikaNThaaya namaH .
bhaktavatsalaaya namaH .
bhavaaya namaH .
sharvaaya namaH .
trilokeshaaya namaH .
shitikaNThaaya namaH .
shivaa priyaaya namaH .
ugraaya namaH .
kapaaline namaH .
kaamaaraye namaH .
andhakaasurasR^idanaaya namaH .
ga.ngaadharaaya namaH .
lalaaTaakshaaya namaH .
kaalakaalaaya namaH .
kR^ipaanidhaye namaH .
bhiimaaya namaH .
parashuhastaaya namaH .
mR^igapaaNaye namaH .
jaTaadharaaya namaH .
kailaashavaasine namaH .
kavachine namaH .
kaThoraaya namaH .
tripuraantakaaya namaH .
vR^ishhaa.nkaaya namaH .
vR^ishhabhaaruuDhaaya namaH .
bhasmoddhuulita vigrahaaya namaH .
saamapriyaaya namaH .
svaramayaaya namaH .
trayiimuurtaye namaH .
aniishvaraaya namaH .
sarvaGYaaya namaH .
paramaatmane namaH .
somasuuryaagnilochanaaya namaH .
havishhe namaH .
yaGYamayaaya namaH .
somaaya namaH .
pa.nchavaktraaya namaH .
sadaashivaaya namaH .
vishveshvaraaya namaH .
viirabhadraaya namaH .
gaNanaathaaya namaH .
prajaapataye namaH .
hiraNyaretase namaH .
durdharshhaaya namaH .
giriishaaya namaH .
girishaaya namaH .
anaghaaya namaH .
bhujaMgabhuushhaNaaya namaH .
bhargaaya namaH .
giridhanvane namaH .
giripriyaaya namaH .
kR^ittivaasase namaH .
puraaraataye namaH .
bhagavate namaH .
pramathaadhipaaya namaH .
mR^ityu.njayaaya namaH .
suukshmatanave namaH .
jagadvyaapine namaH .
jagad.hguruve namaH .
vyomakeshaaya namaH .
mahaasenajanakaaya namaH .
chaaruvikramaaya namaH .
rudraaya namaH .
bhuutapataye namaH .
sthaaNave namaH .
ahayebudhnyaaya namaH .
digaMbaraaya namaH .
ashhTamuurtaye namaH .
anekaatmane namaH .
saatvikaaya namaH .
shuddhavigrahaaya namaH .
shaashvataaya namaH .
khaNDaparashave namaH .
aGYaaya namaH .
paashavimochakaaya namaH .
mR^iDaaya namaH .
pashupataye namaH .
devaaya namaH .
mahaadevaaya namaH .
avyayaaya namaH .
haraye namaH .
bhaganetrabhide namaH .
avyaktaaya namaH .
dakshaadhvaraharaaya namaH .
haraaya namaH .
puushhadantabhide namaH .
avyagraaya namaH .
sahasraakshaaya namaH .
sahasrapade namaH .
apavargapradaaya namaH .
anantaaya namaH .
taarakaaya namaH .
parameshvaraaya namaH .
.. iti shriishivaashhTottarashata naamaavaliH ..
Maha Mrutyunjaya Mantra
Thryambakam Yajaamahe' Suganthim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandana-mr.uthyormuksheeya Ma-amr.uthathu
We worship the three-eyed One, Lord Siva, Who is fragrant and Who nourishes all beings; May He liberate me from the death, for the sake of Immortality, just as the ripe cucumber gets severed from the bondage of the vines.
..rudram (praise of Lord Shiva) and chamakama ..
dhyaanam.h..shrii rudraprashnaH .. namakam.h ..
aapaataalanabhaHsthalaantabhuvanabrahmaaNDamaavisphura\-jjyotiH sphaaTikaliN^gamaulivilasat.h puurNenduvaantaamR^itaiH .astokaaplutamekamiishamanishaM rudraanuvaakaaJNjapan.hdhyaayediipsita siddhaye.adrutapadaM vipro.abhishhiJNjechchhivam.h ..
brahmaaNDavyaaptadehaa bhasitahimaruchaa bhaasamaanaa bhujaN^gaiHkaNThe kaalaaH kapardaakalita shashikalaashchaNDakodaNDahastaaH .tryakshaa rudraakshamaalaaH praNatabhayaharaaH shaaMbhavaa muurtibhedaaHrudraaH shriirudrasuuktaprakaTitavibhavaa naH prayachchhantu saukhyam.h ..
.. oM namo bhagavate rudrAya ..
namaste rudramanyava utota ishhave namaH .namaste astu dhanvane bAhubhyA\-muta te namaH .. 1\-1..
yAta ishhuH shivatamA shivaM babhUva te dhanuH .shivA sharavyA yA tava tayA no rudra mR^iDaya .. 1\-2..
yA te rudra shivA tanU\-raghorA.apApakAshinI .tayA nastanuvA shantamayA girisha.ntAbhichAkashIhi .. 1\-3..
yAmishhuM girisha.nta haste bibharshhyastave .shivAM giritra tAM kuru mA hisIH purushhaM jagat.h .. 1\-4..
shivena vachasA tvA girishAchchhA vadAmasi .yathA naH sarvamijjagadayaxmasumanA asat.h .. 1\-5..
adhyavochadadhi vaktA prathamo daivyo bhishhak.h .ahIshcha sarvAJNjaMbhayantsarvAshcha yAtudhAnyaH .. 1\-6..
asau yastAmro aruNa uta babhruH suma.ngalaH .ye chemArudrA abhito dixu .shritAH sahasrasho.avaishhAheDa Imahe .. 1\-7..
asau yo.avasarpati nIlagrIvo vilohitaH .utainaM gopA adR^ishannadR^ishannudahAryaH .utainaM vishvA bhUtAni sa dR^ishhTo mR^iDayAti naH .. 1\-8..
namo astu nIlagrIvAya sahasrAxAya mIDhushhe .atho ye asya satvAno.ahaM tebhyo.akarannamaH .. 1\-9..
pramu.ncha dhanvanastva\-mubhayo\-rArtniyo\-rjyAm.h .yAshcha te hasta ishhavaH parA tA bhagavo vapa .. 1\-10..
avatatya dhanustva sahasrAxa shateshhudhe .nishIrya shalyAnAM mukhA shivo naH sumanA bhava .. 1\-11..
vijyaM dhanuH kapardino vishalyo bANavA uta .aneshannasyeshhava Abhurasya nishha.ngathiH .. 1\-12..
yA te heti\-rmIDhushhTama haste babhUva te dhanuH .tayA.asmAnvishvatastva\-mayaxmayA paribbhuja .. 1\-13..
namaste astvAyudhAyAnAtatAya dhR^ishhNave .ubhAbhyAmuta te namo bAhubhyAM tava dhanvane .. 1\-14..
pari te dhanvano heti\-rasmAnvruNaktu vishvataH .atho ya ishhudhistavAre asmannidhehi tam.h .. 1\-15..
namaste astu bhagavan.h vishveshvarAya mahAdevAya tryaMbakAyatripurAntakAya trikAgni\-kAlAya kAlAgnirudrAyanIlakaNThAya mrutyu.njayAya sarveshvarAyasadAshivAya shrImanmahAdevAya namaH .. 2\-0..
namo hiraNyabAhave senAnye dishA.n cha pataye namo namovR^ikshebhyo harikeshebhyaH pashUnAM pataye namo namaHsaspiJNcharAya tvishhImate pathInAM pataye namo namobabhlushAya vivyAdhine.annAnAM pataye namo namoharikeshAyopavItine pushhTAnAM pataye namo namobhavasya hetyai jagatAM pataye namo namorudrAyAtatAvine kshetrANAM pataye namo namaHsUtAyAhantyAya vanAnAM pataye namo namaH .. 2\-1..
rohitAya sthapataye vR^ikshANAM pataye namo namomantriNe vaaNijAya kakshANAM pataye namo namobhuva.ntaye vArivaskR^itAyaushhadhInAM pataye namo namauchchairghoshhAyAkrandayate pattInAM pataye namo namaHkR^itsnavItAya dhAvate satvanAM pataye namaH .. 2\-2..
namaH sahamAnAya nivyAdhina AvyAdhinInAMpataye namo namaHkakubhAya nishhaN^giNe stenAnAM pataye namo namonishhaN^giNa ishhudhimate taskaraaNaaM pataye namo namovaJNchate parivaJNchate stAyUnAM pataye namo namonicherave paricharAyAraNyAnAM pataye namo namaHsR^ikAvibhyo jighAsadbhyo mushhNatAM pataye namo namo.asimadbhyo naktaM charad.hbhyaH prakR^intAnAM pataye namo namaushhNIshhiNe giricharAya kuluJNchAnAM pataye namo namaH .. 3\-1..
ishhumad.hbhyo dhanvAvibhyashcha vo namo namaAtanvAnebhyaH pratidadhAnebhyashcha vo namo namaAyachchhad.hbhyo visR^ijadbhyashcha vo namo namo.asyadbhyo vid.hdhyadbhyashcha vo namo namaAsInebhyaH shayAnebhyashcha vo namo namaHsvapadbhyo jAgradbhyashcha vo namo nama\-stishhThad.hbhyo dhAvadbhyashcha vo namo namaHsabhAbhyaH sabhApatibhyashcha vo namo namoashvebhyo.ashvapatibhyashcha vo namaH .. 3\-2..
nama AvyadhinIbhyo vividhyantIbhyashcha vo namo namaugaNAbhyastR^ihatIbhyashcha vo namo namogR^itsebhyo grutsapatibhyashcha vo namo namovrAtebhyo vrAtapatibhyashcha vo namo namogaNebhyo gaNapatibhyashcha vo namo namovirUpebhyo vishvarUpebhyashcha vo namo namomahadbhyaH kshullakebhyashcha vo namo namorathibhyo.arathebhyashcha vo namo namo rathebhyaH .. 4\-1..
rathapatibhyashcha vo namo namaHsenAbhyaH senanibhyashcha vo namo namaHkshattR^ibhyaH sa.ngrahItR^ibhyashcha vo namo nama\-stakshabhyo rathakArebhyashcha vo namo namaHkulAlebhyaH karmArebhyashcha vo namo namaHpuJNjishhTebhyo nishhAdebhyashcha vo namo namaishhukR^idbhyo dhanvakR^id.hbhyashcha vo namo namomrugayubhyaH shvanibhyashcha vo namo namaHshvabhyaH shvapatibhyashcha vo namaH .. 4\-2..
namo bhavAya cha rudrAya cha namaH sharvAya cha pashupataye chanamo nIlagrIvAya cha shitikaNThAya chanamaH kapardine cha vyuptakeshAya chanamaH sahasrAkshAya cha shatadhanvane chanamo girishAya cha shipivishhTAya chanamo mIDhushhTamAya cheshhumate cha namo hrasvAya cha vAmanAya chanamo bR^ihate cha varshhIyase chanamo vR^iddhAya cha saMvR^id.hdhvane cha .. 5\-1..
namo agriyAya cha prathamAya cha nama Ashave chAjirAya chanamH shIghriyAya cha shIbhyAya chanam UrmyAya chAvasvanyAya chanamaH strotasyAya cha dvIpyAya cha .. 5\-2..
namo jyeshhThAya cha kanishhThAya chanamaH pUrvajAya chAparajAya chanamo madhyamAya chApagalbhAya chanamo jaghanyAya cha budhniyAya chanamaH sobhyAya cha pratisaryAya chanamo yAmyAya cha kshemyAya chanama urvaryAya cha khalyAya chanamaH shlokyAya chAvasAnyAya chanamo vanyAya cha kakshyAya chanamaH shravAya cha pratishravAya cha .. 6\-1..
nama AshushheNAya chAshurathAya chanamaH shUrAya chAvabhindate chanamo varmiNe cha varUthine chanamo bilmine cha kavachine chanamaH shrutAya cha shrutasenAya cha .. 6\-2..
namo dundubhyAya chAhananyAya cha namo dhR^ishhNave cha pramR^ishaaya chanamo dUtAya cha prahitAya cha namo nishhaN^giNe cheshhudhimate chanamastIkshNeshhave chAyudhine cha namaH svAyudhAya cha sudhanvane chanamaH srutyAya cha pathyAya cha namaH kATyAya cha nIpyAya chanamaH sUdyAya cha sarasyAya cha namo nAdyAya cha vaishantAya cha .. 7\-1..
namaH kUpyAya chAvaTyAya cha namo varshhyAya chAvarshhyAya chanamo meghyAya cha vidyutyAya cha nama IghriyAya chAtapyAya chanamo vAtyAya cha reshhmiyAya chanamo vAstavyAya cha vAstupAya cha .. 7\-2..
namaH somAya cha rudrAya cha namastAmrAya chAruNAya chanamaH shaN^gAya cha pashupataye cha nama ugrAya cha bhImAya chanamo agrevadhAya cha dUrevadhAya chanamo hantre cha hanIyase cha namo vR^ikshebhyo harikeshebhyonamastArAya namaH shaMbhave cha mayobhave chanamaH sha.nkarAya cha mayaskarAya chanamaH shivAya cha shivatarAya cha .. 8\-1..
namastIrthyAya cha kUlyAya chanamaH pAryAya chAvAryAya chanamaH prataraNAya chottaraNAya chanama AtAryAya chAlAdyAya chanamaH shashhpyAya cha phenyAya cha namaHsikatyAya cha pravAhyAya cha .. 8\-2..
nama iriNyAya cha prapathyAya chanamaH kishilAya cha kshayaNAya chanamaH kapardine cha pulastaye chanamo goshhThyAya cha gR^ihyAya chanamastalpyAya cha gehyAya chanamaH kATyAya cha gahvareshhThAya chanamo hR^idayyAya cha niveshhpyAya chanamaH pAsavyAya cha rajasyAya chanamaH shushhkyAya cha harityAya chanamo lopyAya cholapyAya cha .. 9\-1..
nama UrvyAya cha sUrmyAya chanamaH parNyAya cha parNashadyAya chanamo.apaguramANAya chAbhighnate chanama Akhkhidate cha prakhkhidate chanamo vaH kirikebhyo devAnA hR^idayebhyonamo vikshINakebhyo namo vichinvatkebhyonama Anirhatebhyo nama AmIvatkebhyaH .. 9\-2..
drApe andhasaspate daridrannIlalohita .eshhAM purushhANAmeshhAM pashUnAM mA bhermAro mo eshhAMki.nchanAmamat.h .. 10\-1..
yA te rudra shivA tanUH shivA vishvAha bheshhajI .shivA rudrasya bheshhajI tayA no mR^iDa jIvase .. 10\-2..
imArudrAya tavase kapardine kshayadvIrAya prabharAmahe matim.h .yathA naH shamasad.hdvipade chatushhpade vishvaM pushhTaM grAmeaasminnanAturam.h .. 10\-3..
mR^iDA no rudrotano mayaskR^idhi kshayadvIrAya namasA vidhema te .yachchhaM cha yoshcha manurAyaje pitA tadashyAma tava rudra praNItau .. 10\-4..
mA no mahAntamuta mA no arbhakaMmA na ukshanta\-muta mA na ukshitam.h .mA no vadhIH pitaraM mota mAtaraM priyA mAnastanuvo rudra rIrishhaH .. 10\-5..
mAnastoke tanaye mA na Ayushhi mA no goshhumA no ashveshhu rIrishhaH .vIrAnmA no rudra bhAmito.avadhI\-rhavishhmantonamasA vidhema te .. 10\-6..
ArAtte goghna utta pUrushhaghne kshayadvIrAyasumnamasme te astu .rakshA cha no adhi cha deva brUhyathA cha naHsharma yachchha dvibarhAH .. 10\-7..
stuhi shrutaM gartasadaM yuvAnaM mR^iganna bhIma\-mupahatnumugram.h .mruDA jaritre rudra stavAno anyanteasmannivapantu senAH .. 10\-8..
pariNo rudrasya hetirvR^iNaktu pari tveshhasya durmatiraghAyoH .ava sthirA maghavadbhyastanushhva mIDh.hvastokAyatanayAya mruDaya .. 10\-9..
mIDhushhTama shivatama shivo naH sumanA bhava .parame vruksha AyudhaM nidhAya kR^ittiM vasAnaAchara pinAkaM vibhradAgahi .. 10\-10..
vikirida vilohita namaste astu bhagavaH .yAste sahasrahetayo.anyamasmannivapantu tAH .. 10\-11..
sahasrANi sahasradhA bAhuvostava hetayaH .tAsAmIshAno bhagavaH parAchInA mukhA kR^idhi .. 10\-12..
sahasrANi sahasrasho ye rudrA adhi bhUmyAm.h .teshhAsahasrayojane.avadhanvAni tanmasi .. 11\-1..
asmin.h mahatyarNave.antarikshe bhavA adhi .. 11\-2..nIlagrIvAH shitikaNThAH sharvA adhaH kshamAcharAH .. 11\-3..nIlagrIvAH shitikaNThA divarudrA upashritAH .. 11\-4..ye vR^iksheshhu saspi.njarA nIlagrIvA vilohitAH .. 11\-5..ye bhUtAnAmadhipatayo vishikhAsaH kapardinaH .. 11\-6..ye anneshhu vividhyanti pAtreshhu pibato janAn.h .. 11\-7..ye pathAM pathirakshaya ailabR^idA yavyudhaH .. 11\-8..ye tIrthAni pracharanti sR^ikAvanto nishhaN^giNaH .. 11\-9..ya etAvantashcha bhUyaasashcha disho rudrA vitasthireteshhAsahasra\-yojane . avadhanvAni tanmasi .. 11\-10..namo rudrebhyo ye pR^ithivyAM ye . antariksheye divi yeshhAmannaM vAto varshhamishhava\-stebhyo dashapraachIrdasha dakshiNA dasha pratIchIrdashodiichIrdashordhvaastebhyonamaste no mR^iDayantu te yaM dvishhmo yashcha no dveshhTitaM vo jambhe dadhAmi .. 11\-11..
tryaMbakaM yajAmahe sugandhiM pushhTivardhanam.h .urvArukamiva bandhanAnmR^ityo\-rmukshIya mA.amR^itAt.h .. 1..
yo rudro agnau yo apsu ya oshhadhIshhu .yo rudro vishvA bhuvanA.a.aviveshatasmai rudrAya namo astu .. 2..
tamushhTuhi yaH svishhuH sudhanvA yo vishvasya kshayati bheshhajasya .yakshvAmahe saumanasAya rudraM nabhobhi rdevamasuraM duvasya .. 3..
ayaM me hasto bhagavAnayaM me bhagavattaraH .ayaM me vishva\-bheshhajo.aya shivAbhimarshanaH .. 4..
ye te sahasramayutaM pAshA mR^ityo martyAya hantave .tAn.h yaGYasya mAyayA sarvAnava yajAmahe .mR^ityave svAhA mR^ityave svAhA .. 5..
oM namo bhagavate rudrAya vishhNave mR^ityurme pAhi .prANAnAM granthirasi rudro mA vishAntakaH .tenAnnenApyAyasva .. 6..namo rudraaya vishhNave mR^ityurme pAhi
.. oM shAntiH shAntiH shAntiH ..
iti shrIkR^ishhNayajurvedIya taittirIya saMhitAyAMchaturthakANDe pa.nchamaH prapAThakaH ..
.. chamakaprashnaH ..
agnaavishhNuu sajoshhasemaa vardhantu vaaM giraH .dyumnairvaajebhiraagatam.h ..
vaajashcha me prasavashcha meprayatishcha me prasitishcha me dhiitishcha me kratushcha mesvarashcha me shlokashcha me shraavashcha me shrutishcha mejyotishcha me suvashcha me praaNashcha me.apaanashcha mevyaanashcha me.asushcha me chittaM cha ma aadhiitaM cha mevaakcha me manashcha me chakshushcha me shrotraM cha me dakshashcha mebalaM cha ma ojashcha me sahashcha ma aayushcha mejaraa cha ma aatmaa cha me tanuushcha me sharma cha me varma cha me.aN^gaani cha me.asthaani cha me paruushhi cha meshariiraaNi cha me .. 1..
jyaishhThyaM cha ma aadhipathyaM cha me manyushcha mebhaamashcha me.amashcha me.ambhashcha me jemaa cha me mahimaa cha mevarimaa cha me prathimaa cha me varshhmaa cha me draaghuyaa cha mevR^iddhaM cha me vR^iddhishcha me satyaM cha me shraddhaa cha mejagachcha me dhanaM cha me vashashcha me tvishhishcha me kriiDaa cha memodashcha me jaataM cha me janishhyamaaNaM cha me suuktaM cha mesukR^itaM cha me vittaM cha me vedyaM cha me bhuutaM cha mebhavishhyachcha me sugaM cha me supathaM cha ma R^iddhaM cha ma R^iddhishcha mekL^iptaM cha me kL^iptishcha me matishcha me sumatishcha me .. 2..
shaM cha me mayashcha me priyaM cha me.anukaamashcha mekaamashcha me saumanasashcha me bhadraM cha me shreyashcha mevasyashcha me yashashcha me bhagashcha me draviNaM cha meyantaa cha me dhartaa cha me kshemashcha me dhR^itishcha mevishvaM cha me mahashcha me saMvichcha me GYaatraM cha mesuushcha me prasuushcha me siiraM cha me layashcha ma R^itaM cha me.amR^itaM cha me.ayakshmaM cha me.anaamayachcha me jiivaatushcha mediirghaayutvaM cha me.anamitraM cha me.abhayaM cha me sugaM cha meshayanaM cha me suushhaa cha me sudinaM cha me .. 3..
uurkcha me suunR^itaa cha me payashcha me rasashcha meghR^itaM cha me madhu cha me sagdhishcha me sapiitishcha mekR^ishhishcha me vR^ishhTishcha me jaitraM cha ma audbhidyaM cha merayishcha me raayashcha me pushhTaM cha me pushhTishcha mevibhu cha me prabhu cha me bahu cha me bhuuyashcha mepuurNaM cha me puurNataraM cha me.akshitishcha me kuuyavaashcha me.annaM cha me.akshuchcha me vriihiyashcha me yavaashcha me maashhaashcha metilaashcha me mudgaashcha me khalvaashcha me godhuumaashcha memasuraashcha me priyaMgavashcha me.aNavashcha meshyaamaakaashcha me niivaaraashcha me .. 4..
ashmaa cha me mR^ittikaa cha me girayashcha me parvataashcha mesikataashcha me vanaspatayashcha me hiraNyaM cha me.ayashcha me siisaM cha me trapushcha me shyaamaM cha melohaM cha me.agnishcha ma aapashcha me viirudhashcha maoshhadhayashcha me kR^ishhTapachyaM cha me.akR^ishhTapachyaM cha megraamyaashcha me pashava aaraNyaashcha yaGYena kalpantaaMvittaM cha me vittishcha me bhuutaM cha me bhuutishcha mevasu cha me vasatishcha me karma cha me shaktishcha me.arthashcha ma emashcha ma itishcha me gatishcha me .. 5..
agnishcha ma indrashcha me somashcha ma indrashcha mesavitaa cha ma indrashcha me sarasvatii cha ma indrashcha mepuushhaa cha ma indrashcha me bR^ihaspatishcha ma indrashcha memitrashcha ma indrashcha me varuNashcha ma indrashcha metvashhTaa cha ma indrashcha me dhaataa cha ma indrashcha mevishhNushcha ma indrashcha me.ashvinau cha ma indrashcha memarutashcha ma indrashcha me vishve cha me devaa indrashcha mepR^ithivii cha ma indrashcha me.antariikshaM cha ma indrashcha medyaushcha ma indrashcha me dishashcha ma indrashcha memuurdhaa cha ma indrashcha me prajaapatishcha ma indrashcha me .. 6..
ashushcha me rashmishcha me.adaabhyashcha me.adhipatishcha maupaashushcha me.antaryaamashcha ma aindravaayashcha memaitraavaruNashcha ma aashvinashcha me pratipasthaanashcha meshukrashcha me manthii cha ma aagrayaNashcha me vaishvadevashcha medhruvashcha me vaishvaanarashcha ma R^itugraahaashcha me.atigraahyaashcha ma aindraagnashcha me vaishvadevaashcha memarutvatiiyaashcha me maahendrashcha ma aadityashcha mesaavitrashcha me saarasvatashcha me paushhNashcha mepaatniivatashcha me haariyojanashcha me .. 7..
idhmashcha me barhishcha me vedishcha me dhishhNiyaashcha mesruchashcha me chamasaashcha me graavaaNashcha me svaravashcha mauparavaashcha me . adhishhavaNe cha me droNakalashashcha mevaayavyaani cha me puutabhR^ichcha me aadhavaniiyashcha maaagniidhraM cha me havirdhaanaM cha me gR^ihaashcha me sadashcha mepuroDaashaashcha me pachataashcha me.avabhR^ithashcha mesvagaakaarashcha me .. 8..
agnishcha me dharmashcha me.arkashcha me suuryashcha mepraaNashcha me.ashvamedhashcha me pR^ithivii cha me.a ditishcha meditishcha me dyaushcha me shakkvariiraN^gulayo dishashcha meyaGYena kalpantaamR^ikcha me saama cha me stomashcha meyajushcha me diikshaa cha me tapashcha ma R^itushcha me vrataM cha me.ahoraatrayorvR^ishhTyaa bR^ihadrathantare cha me yaGYena kalpetaam.h .. 9..
garbhaashcha me vatsaashcha me travishcha me travii cha medityavaaT.h cha me dityauhii cha me paJNchaavishcha mepaJNchaavii cha me trivatsashcha me trivatsaa cha meturyavaaT.h cha me turyauhii cha me pashhThavaaT.h cha me pashhThauhii cha maukshaa cha me vashaa cha ma R^ishhabhashcha me vehashcha me.anaDvaaJNcha me dhenushcha ma aayuryaGYena kalpataaMpraaNo yaGYena kalpataamapaano yaGYena kalpataaMvyaano yaGYena kalpataaM chakshuryaGYena kalpataashrotraM yaGYena kalpataaM mano yaGYena kalpataaMvaagyaGYena kalpataamaatmaa yaGYena kalpataaMyaGYo yaGYena kalpataam.h .. 10..
ekaa cha me tisrashcha me paJNcha cha me sapta cha menava cha ma ekadasha cha me trayodasha cha me paMchadasha cha mesaptadasha cha me navadasha cha ma eka vishatishcha metrayovishatishcha me paMchavishatishcha mesaptavishatishcha me navavishatishcha maekatrishachcha me trayastrishachcha mechatasrashcha me.ashhTau cha me dvaadasha cha me shhoDasha cha mevishatishcha me chaturvishatishcha me.ashhTaavishatishcha medvaatrishachcha me shhaTtrishachcha me chatvarishachcha mechatushchatvaarishachcha me.ashhTaachatvaarishachcha mevaajashcha prasavashchaapijashcha kratushcha suvashcha muurdhaa chavyashniyashchaantyaayanashchaantyashcha bhauvanashchabhuvanashchaadhipatishcha .. 11..
iDaa devahuurmanuryaGYaniirbR^ihaspatirukthaamadaanishasishhadvishvedevaaH suuktavaachaH pR^ithiviimaatarmaamaa hisiirmadhu manishhye madhu janishhye madhu vakshyaamimadhu vadishhyaami madhumatiiM devebhyo vaachamudyaasashushruushheNyaaM manushhyebhyastaM maa devaa avantushobhaayai pitaro.anumadantu ..
AUM shaantiH shaantiH shaantiH ..
iti shrii kR^ishhNayajurvediiya taittiriiya saMhitaayaaMchaturthakaaNDe saptamaH prapaaThakaH ..
.. shiva kavacham.h .. .. shiva kavacham.h ..
asya shrI shivakavacha stotramahAmantrasyaR^ishhabhayogIshvara R^ishhiH .anushhTup.h chhandaH .shrIsAmbasadAshivo devatA .
oM bIjam .namaH shaktiH .shivAyeti kIlakam.h .mama sAmbasadAshivaprItyarthe jape viniyogaH .
karanyAsaH
oM sadAshivAya a.ngushhThAbhyA.n namaH .naM ga.ngAdharAya tarjanIbhyA.n namaH .maM mR^ityuJNjayAya madhyamAbhyA.n namaH .shiM shUlapANaye anAmikAbhyA.n namaH .vAM pinAkapANaye kanishhThikAbhyA.n namaH .yaM umApataye karatalakarapR^ishhThAbhyA.n namaH .
hR^idayAdi a.nganyAsaH
oM sadAshivAya hR^idayAya namaH .naM ga.ngAdharAya shirase svAhA .maM mR^ityuJNjayAya shikhAyai vashhaT.h .shiM shUlapANaye kavachAya huM .vAM pinAkapANaye netratrayAya vaushhaT.h .yaM umApataye astrAya phaT.h .bhUrbhuvassuvaromiti digbandhaH ..
dhyAnam.h
vajradaMShTraM trinayanaM kAlakaNTha mari.ndamam.h .sahasrakaramatyugraM vande shaMbhuM umApatim.h ..
rudrAxakaN^kaNalasatkaradaNDayugmaHpAlAntarAlasitabhasmadhR^itatripuNDraH .paJNchAxaraM paripaThan varamantrarAjaMdhyAyan sadA pashupatiM sharaNaM vrajethAH ..
ataH paraM sarvapurANaguhyaMniHsheshhapApaughaharaM pavitram.h .jayapradaM sarvavipatpramochanaMvaxyAmi shaivam kavachaM hitAya te ..
paJNchapUjA
laM pR^ithivyAtmane gandhaM samarpayAmi .haM AkAshAtmane pushhpaiH pUjayAmi .yaM vAyvAtmane dhUpam AghrApayAmi .raM agnyAtmane dIpaM darshayAmi .vaM amR^itAtmane amR^itaM mahAnaivedyaM nivedayAmi .saM sarvAtmane sarvopachArapUjAM samarpayAmi ..
mantraH
R^ishhabha uvAcha \-\-\-namaskR^itya mahAdevaM vishvavyApinamIshvaram.h .vaxye shivamayaM varma sarvaraxAkaraM nR^iNAm.h .. 1..
shuchau deshe samAsIno yathAvatkalpitAsanaH .jitendriyo jitaprANashchintayechchhivamavyayam.h .. 2..
hR^itpuNDarIkAntarasannivishhTaMsvatejasA vyAptanabho.avakAsham.h .atIndriyaM sUxmamanantamAdyaMdhyAyet.h parAnandamayaM mahesham.h ..
dhyAnAvadhUtAkhilakarmabandha\-shchiraM chidAnanda nimagnachetAH .shhaDaxaranyAsa samAhitAtmAshaivena kuryAtkavachena raxAm.h ..
mAM pAtu devo.akhiladevatAtmAsaMsArakUpe patitaM gabhIre .tannAma divyaM paramantramUlaMdhunotu me sarvamaghaM hR^idistham.h ..
sarvatra mAM raxatu vishvamUrti\-rjyotirmayAnandaghanashchidAtmA .aNoraNiyAnurushaktirekaHsa IshvaraH pAtu bhayAdasheshhAt.h ..
yo bhUsvarUpeNa bibharti vishvaMpAyAtsa bhUmergirisho.ashhTamUrtiH .yo.apAM svarUpeNa nR^iNAM karotisa.njIvanaM so.avatu mAM jalebhyaH ..
kalpAvasAne bhuvanAni dagdhvAsarvANi yo nR^ityati bhUrilIlaH .sa kAlarudro.avatu mAM davAgneHvAtyAdibhIterakhilAchcha tApAt.h ..
pradIptavidyutkanakAvabhAsovidyAvarAbhIti kuThArapANiH .chaturmukhastatpurushhastrinetraHprAchyAM sthito raxatu mAmajasram.h ..
kuThArakheTAN^kusha shUlaDhakkA\-kapAlapAshAxa guNAndadhAnaH .%?%? kuThaaravedaan~Nkushapaashashuula%? kapaalaDhakkaakShakashuulapaaNiH%?chaturmukho nIlaruchistrinetraHpAyAdaghoro dishi daxiNasyAm.h ..
kundendushaN^khasphaTikAvabhAsovedAxamAlA varadAbhayAN^kaH .tryaxashchaturvaktra uruprabhAvaHsadyo.adhijAto.avatu mAM pratIchyAm.h ..
varAxamAlAbhayaTaN^kahastaHsarojakiJNjalkasamAnavarNaH .trilochanashchAruchaturmukho mAMpAyAdudIchyAM dishi vAmadevaH ..
vedAbhayeshhTAN^kushaTaN^kapAsha\-kapAlaDhakkAxarashUlapANiH .sitadyutiH paJNchamukho.avatAnmAMIshAna UrdhvaM paramaprakAshaH ..
mUrdhAnamavyAnmama chandramauliHbhAlaM mamAvyAdatha bhAlanetraH .netre mamAvyAdbhaganetrahArInAsAM sadA raxatu vishvanAthaH ..
pAyAchchhrutI me shrutigItakIrtiHkapolamavyAtsatataM kapAlI .vaktraM sadA raxatu paJNchavaktrojihvAM sadA raxatu vedajihvaH ..
kaNThaM girIsho.avatu nIlakaNThaHpANidvayaM pAtu pinAkapANiH .dormUlamavyAnmama dharmabAhuHvaxaHsthalaM daxamakhAntako.avyAt.h ..
mamodaraM pAtu girIndradhanvAmadhyaM mamAvyAnmadanAntakArI .herambatAto mama pAtu nAbhiMpAyAtkaTiM dhUrjaTirIshvaro me ..
UrudvayaM pAtu kuberamitrojAnudvayaM me jagadIshvaro.avyAt.h .jaN^ghAyugaM puN^gavaketuravyAt.hpAdau mamAvyAtsuravandyapAdaH ..
maheshvaraH pAtu dinAdiyAmemAM madhyayAme.avatu vAmadevaH .trilochanaH pAtu tR^itIyayAmevR^ishhadhvajaH pAtu dinAntyayAme ..
pAyAnnishAdau shashishekharo mAMgaN^gAdharo raxatu mAM nishIthe .gaurIpatiH pAtu nishAvasAnemR^ityu~njayo raxatu sarvakAlam.h ..
antaHsthitaM raxatu sha.nkaro mAMsthANuH sadA pAtu bahiHsthitaM mAm.h .tadantare pAtu patiH pashUnAMsadAshivo raxatu mAM samantAt.h ..
tishhThantamavyAd.h bhuvanaikanAthaHpAyAdvrajantaM pramathAdhinAthaH .vedAntavedyo.avatu mAM nishhaNNaMmAmavyayH pAtu shivaH shayAnam.h ..
mArgeshhu mAM raxatu nIlakaNThaHshailAdidurgeshhu puratrayAriH .araNyavAsAdi mahApravAsepAyAnmR^igavyAdha udArashaktiH ..
kalpAntakAlograpaTuprakopa\-sphuTATTahAsochchalitANDakoshaH .ghorArisenArNava durnivAra\-mahAbhayAdraxatu vIrabhadraH ..
pattyashvamAtaN^garathAvarUthinI\-%? pattyashvamAtaN^garathAvarUthasahasralaxAyuta koTibhIshhaNam.h .akshauhiNInAM shatamAtatAyinAMchhindyAnmR^iDo ghorakuThAra dhArayA ..
nihantu dasyUnpralayAnalArchiHjvalattrishUlaM tripurAntakasya .shArdUlasiMharxavR^ikAdihiMsrAn.hsa.ntrAsayatvIshadhanuH pinAkaH ..
duH svapna duH shakuna durgati daurmanasya\-durbhixa durvyasana duHsaha duryashAMsi .utpAtatApavishhabhItimasad.hgrahArtiMvyAdhIMshcha nAshayatu me jagatAmadhIshaH ..OM namo bhagavate sadAshivAyasakalatatvAtmakAyasarvamantrasvarUpAyasarvayantrAdhishhThitAyasarvatantrasvarUpAyasarvatatvavidUrAyabrahmarudrAvatAriNenIlakaNThAyapArvatImanoharapriyAyasomasUryAgnilochanAyabhasmoddhUlitavigrahAyamahAmaNi mukuTadhAraNAyamANikyabhUshhaNAyasR^iShTisthitipralayakAla\-raudrAvatArAyadaxAdhvaradhvaMsakAyamahAkAlabhedanAyamUladhAraikanilayAyatatvAtItAyaga.ngAdharAyasarvadevAdidevAyaShaDAshrayAyavedAntasArAyatrivargasAdhanAyaanantakoTibrahmANDanAyakAyaananta vAsuki taxaka\-karkoTaka shaN^kha kulika\-padma mahApadmeti\-ashhTamahAnAgakulabhUshhaNAyapraNavasvarUpAyachidAkAshAyaAkAsha dik.h svarUpAyagrahanaxatramAlinesakalAyakalaN^karahitAyasakalalokaikakartresakalalokaikabhartresakalalokaikasaMhartresakalalokaikaguravesakalalokaikasAxiNesakalanigamaguhyAyasakalavedAntapAragAyasakalalokaikavarapradAyasakalalokaikasha.nkarAyasakaladuritArtibhaJNjanAyasakalajagadabhaya.nkarAyashashAN^kashekharAyashAshvatanijAvAsAyanirAkArAyanirAbhAsAyanirAmayAyanirmalAyanirmadAyanishchintAyaniraha.nkArAyanira.nkushAyanishhkalaN^kAyanirguNAyanishhkAmAyanirUpaplavAyanirupadravaayaniravadyAyanirantarAyanishhkAraNAyanirAta.nkAyanishhprapaJNchAyanissaN^gAyanirdvandvAyanirAdhArAyanIrAgAyanishhkrodhAyanirlopAyanishhpApAyanirbhayAyanirvikalpAyanirbhedAyanishhkriyAyanistulAyaniHsa.nshayAyanira.njanAyanirupamavibhavAyanityashuddhabuddhamuktaparipUrNa\-sachchidAnandAdvayAyaparamashAntasvarUpAyaparamashAntaprakAshAyatejorUpAyatejomayAyatejo.adhipatayejaya jaya rudramahArudramahAraudrabhadrAvatAramahAbhairavakAlabhairavakalpAntabhairavakapAlamAlAdharakhaT.hvAN^ga charmakhaDgadhara pAshAN^kusha\-DamaruushUla chApabANagadAshaktibhi.ndipAla\-tomara musala mudgara pAsha parigha\-bhushuNDii shataghnI chakrAdyAyudhabhIshhaNAkAra\-sahasramukhadaMshhTrAkarAlavadanavikaTATTahAsa visphArita brahmANDamaNDalanAgendrakuNDalanAgendrahAranAgendravalayanAgendracharmadharanAgendraniketanamR^ityuJNjayatryambakatripurAntakavishvarUpavirUpAxavishveshvaravR^ishhabhavAhanavishhavibhUshhaNavishvatomukhasarvatomukhamAM raxa raxajvalajvalaprajvala prajvalamahAmR^ityubhayaM shamaya shamayaapamR^ityubhayaM nAshaya nAshayarogabhayaM utsAdayotsAdayavishhasarpabhayaM shamaya shamayachorAn mAraya mArayamama shatrUn.h uchchATayochchATayatrishUlena vidAraya vidArayakuThAreNa bhindhi bhindhikhaDgena chhinddi chhinddi%? chhindhikhaTvAN^gena vipodhaya vipodhaya%? vipothaya **musalena nishhpeshhaya nishhpeshhayabANaiH sa.ntADaya sa.ntADayayaxa raxAMsi bhIshhaya bhIshhayaasheshha bhUtAn.h vidrAvaya vidrAvayakUshhmANDabhUtavetAlamArIgaNa\-brahmarAxasagaNAn.h sa.ntrAsaya sa.ntrAsayamama abhayaM kuru kurumama pApaM shodhaya shodhayavitrastaM mAM AshvAsaya AshvAsayanarakamahaabhayAn mAM uddhara uddharaamR^itakaTAxavIxaNena mAM\-Alokaya Alokaya sa.njIvaya sa.njIvayaxuttR^ishhNArtaM mAM ApyAyaya ApyAyayaduHkhAturaM mAM Anandaya Anandayashivakavachena mAM AchchhAdaya AchchhAdayaLargedvng hara hara mR^ityu.njaya tryambaka sadAshiva paramashiva namaste namaste namaH ..pUrvavat.h \- hR^idayAdi nyAsaH . paJNchapUjA ..bhUrbhuvassuvaromiti digvimokaH ..
{\Largedvng phala shrutiH}
R^ishhabha uvAcha \-\-\-ityetatparamaM shaivaM kavachaM vyAhR^itaM mayA .sarva bAdhA prashamanaM rahasyaM sarva dehinAm.h ..
yaH sadA dhArayenmartyaH shaivaM kavachamuttamam.h .na tasya jAyate kApi bhayaM shaMbhoranugrahAt.h ..
xINAyuH prAptamR^ityurvA mahArogahato.api vA .sadyaH sukhamavApnoti dIrghamAyushcha vindati ..
sarvadAridrayashamanaM saumAN^galyavivardhanam.h .yo dhatte kavachaM shaivaM sa devairapi pUjyate ..
mahApAtakasaN^ghAtairmuchyate chopapAtakaiH .dehAnte muktimApnoti shivavarmAnubhAvataH ..
tvamapi shraddayA vatsa shaivaM kavachamuttamam.h .dhArayasva mayA dattaM sadyaH shreyo hyavApsyasi ..
shrIsUta uvAcha \-\-\-ityuktvA R^ishhabho yogI tasmai pArthiva sUnave .dadau shaN^khaM mahArAvaM khaDgaM cha arinishhUdanam.h ..
punashcha bhasma sa.nma.ntrya tadaN^gaM parito.aspR^ishat.h .gajAnAM shhaTsahasrasya triguNasya balaM dadau ..
bhasmaprabhAvAt.h saMprAptabalaishvarya dhR^iti smR^itiH .sa rAjaputraH shushubhe sharadarka iva shriyA ..
tamAha prAJNjaliM bhUyaH sa yogI nR^ipanandanam.h .eshha khaDgo mayA dattastapomantrAnubhAvataH ..
shitadhAramimaM khaDgaM yasmai darshayase sphuTam.h .sa sadyo mriyate shatruH sAxAnmR^ityurapi svayam.h ..
asya shaN^khasya nirhrAdaM ye shR^iNvanti tavAhitAH .te mUrchchhitAH patishhyanti nyastashastrA vichetanAH ..
khaDgashaN^khAvimau divyau parasainyavinAshakau .AtmasainyasvapaxANAM shauryatejovivardhanau ..%? Atmasainyasya paxANAM
etayoshcha prabhAvena shaivena kavachena cha .dvishhaTsahasra nAgAnAM balena mahatApi cha ..
bhasmadhAraNa sAmarthyAchchhatrusainyaM vijeshhyase .prApya siMhAsanaM pitryaM goptA.asi pR^ithivImimAm.h ..
iti bhadrAyushhaM samyaganushAsya samAtR^ikam.h .tAbhyAM saMpUjitaH so.atha yogI svairagatiryayau .... .. iti shrIskandamahApurANe brahmottarakhaNDe shivakavacha prabhAva varNanaM nAma dvAdasho.adhyAyaH saMpUrNaH ..
.. shivaananda laharii..
kalaabhyaaM chuuDaalaN^kR^itashashikalaabhyaaM nijatapaH##-##phalaabhyaaM bhakteshhu prakaTitaphalaabhyaaM bhavatu me .shivaabhyaamastokatribhuvanashivaabhyaaM hR^idi puna##-##rbhavaabhyaamaanandasphuradanubhavaabhyaaM natiriyam.h .. 1..
galantii shaMbho tvachcharitasaritaH kilbishharajodalantii dhiikulyaasaraNishhu patantii vijayataam.h .dishantii saMsaarabhramaNaparitaapopashamanaMvasantii machchetohR^idabhuvi shivaanandalaharii .. 2..
trayiivedyaM hR^idyaM tripuraharamaadyaM trinayanaMjaTaabhaarodaaraM chaladuragahaaraM mR^igadharam.h .mahaadevaM devaM mayi sadayabhaavaM pashupatiMchidaalambaM saambaM shivamativiDambaM hR^idi bhaje .. 3..
sahasraM vartante jagati vibudhaaH kshudraphaladaana manye svapne vaa tadanusaraNaM tatkR^itaphalam.h .haribrahmaadiinaamaapi nikaTabhaajaamasulabhaMchiraM yaache shaMbho tava padaaMbhojabhajanam.h .. 4..
smR^itau shaastre vaidye shakunakavitaagaanaphaNitaupuraaNe mantre vaa stutinaTanahaasyeshhvachaturaH .kathaM raaGYaaM priitirbhavati mayi ko.ahaM pashupatepashuM maaM sarvaGYa prathita kR^ipayaa paalaya vibho .. 5..
ghaTo vaa mR^itpiNDo.apyaNurapi cha dhuumo.agnirachalaHpaTo vaa tanturvaa pariharati kiM ghorashamanam.h .vR^ithaa kaNThakshobhaM vahasi tarasaa tarkavachasaapadaambhojaM shaMbhorbhaja paramasaukhyaM vraja sudhiiH .. 6..
manaste paadaabje nivasatu vachaH stotraphaNitaukarau chaabhyarchaayaaM shrutirapi kathaakarNanavidhau .tava dhyaane buddhirnayanayugalaM muurtivibhaveparagranthaan.h kairvaa paramashiva jaane paramataH .. 7..
yathaa buddhiH shuktau rajatamiti kaachaashmani maNi##-##rjale paishhTe kshiiraM bhavati mR^igatR^ishhNaasu salilam.h .tathaa devabhraantyaa bhajati bhavadanyaM jaDajanomahaadeveshaM tvaaM manasi cha na matvaa pashupate .. 8..
gabhiire kaasaare vishati vijane ghoravipinevishaale shaile cha bhramati kusumaarthaM jaDamatiH .samarpyaikaM chetaH sarasijamumaanaatha bhavatesukhenaavasthaatuM jana iha na jaanaati kimaho .. 9..
naratvaM devatvaM nagavanamR^igatvaM mashakataapashutvaM kiiTatvaM bhavatu vihagatvaadi jananam.h .sadaa tvatpaadaabjasmaraNaparamaanandalaharii##-##vihaaraasaktaM ched.hdhR^idayamiha kiM tena vapushhaa .. 10..
vaTurvaa gehii vaa yatirapi jaTii vaa taditaronaro vaa yaH kashchidbhavatu bhava kiM tena bhavati .yadiiyaM hR^itpadmaM yadi bhavadadhiinaM pashupatetadiiyastvaM shaMbho bhavasi bhavabhaaraM cha vahasi .. 11..
guhaayaaM gehe vaa bahirapi vane vaa.adrishikharejale vaa vahnau vaa vasatu vasateH kiM vada phalam.h .sadaa yasyaivaantaHkaraNamapi shaMbho tava padesthitaM chedyogo.asau sa cha paramayogii sa cha sukhii .. 12..
asaare saMsaare nijabhajanaduure jaDadhiyaabhramantaM maamandhaM paramakR^ipayaa paatumuchitam.h .madanyaH ko diinastava kR^ipaNarakshaatinipuNa##-##stvadanyaH ko vaa me trijagati sharaNyaH pashupate .. 13..
prabhustvaM diinaanaaM khalu paramabandhuH pashupatepramukhyo.ahaM teshhaamapi kimuta bandhutvamanayoH .tvayaiva kshantavyaaH shiva madaparaadhaashcha sakalaaHprayatnaatkartavyaM madavanamiyaM bandhusaraNiH .. 14..
upekshaa no chet.h kiM na harasi bhavad.hdhyaanavimukhaaMduraashaabhuuyishhThaaM vidhilipimashakto yadi bhavaan.h .shirastadvaidhaatraM na nakhalu suvR^ittaM pashupatekathaM vaa niryatnaM karanakhamukhenaiva lulitam.h .. 15..
viriJNchirdiirghaayurbhavatu bhavataa tatparashira##-##shchatushhkaM saMrakshyaM sa khalu bhuvi dainyaM likhitavaan.h .vichaaraH ko vaa maaM vishada kR^ipayaa paati shiva tekaTaakshavyaapaaraH svayamapi cha diinaavanaparaH .. 16..
phalaadvaa puNyaanaaM mayi karuNayaa vaa tvayi vibhoprasanne.api svaamin.h bhavadamalapaadaabjayugalam.h .kathaM pashyeyaM maaM sthagayati namaH saMbhramajushhaaMnilimpaanaaM shroNirnijakanakamaaNikyamakuTaiH .. 17..
tvameko lokaanaaM paramaphalado divyapadaviiMvahantastvanmuulaaM punarapi bhajante harimukhaaH .kiyadvaa daakshiNyaM tava shiva madaashaa cha kiyatiikadaa vaa madrakshaaM vahasi karuNaapuuritadR^ishaa .. 18..
duraashaabhuuyishhThe duradhipagR^ihadvaaraghaTakedurante saMsaare duritanilaye duHkhajanake .madaayaasaM kiM na vyapanayasi kasyopakR^itayevadeyaM priitishchettava shiva kR^itaarthaaH khalu vayam.h .. 19..
sadaa mohaaTavyaaM charati yuvatiinaaM kuchagiraunaTatyaashaashaakhaasvaTati jhaTiti svairamabhitaH .kapaalin.h bhiksho me hR^idayakapimatyantachapalaMdR^iDhaM bhaktyaa baddhvaa shiva bhavadadhiinaM kuru vibho .. 20..
dhR^itistaMbhaadhaaraaM dR^iDhaguNanibaddhaaM sagamanaaMvichitraaM padmaaDhyaaM pratidivasasanmaargaghaTitaam.h .smaraare machchetaHsphuTapaTakuTiiM praapya vishadaaMjaya svaamin.h shaktyaa saha shivagaNaiH sevita vibho .. 21..
pralobhaadyairarthaaharaNaparatantro dhanigR^ihepraveshodyuktassan.h bhramati bahudhaa taskarapate .imaM chetashchoraM kathamiha sahe shaMkara vibhotavaadhiinaM kR^itvaa mayi niraparaadhe kuru kR^ipaam.h .. 22..
karomi tvatpuujaaM sapadi sukhado me bhava vibhovidhitvaM vishhNutvaM dishasi khalu tasyaaH phalamiti .punashcha tvaaM drashhTuM divi bhuvi vahan.h pakshimR^igataa##-##madR^ishhTvaa tatkhedaM kathamiha sahe shaMkara vibho .. 23..
kadaa vaa kailaase kanakamaNisaudhe sahagaNai##-##rvasan.h shaMbhoragre sphuTaghaTitamuurdhaaJNjalipuTaH .vibho saamba svaamin.h paramashiva paahiiti nigadan.hvidhaatR^INaaM kalpaan.h kshaNamiva vineshhyaami sukhataH .. 24..
stavairbrahmaadiinaaM jayajayavachobhirniyaminaaMgaNaanaaM keliibhirmadakalamahokshasya kakudi .sthitaM niilagriivaM trinayanamumaashlishhTavapushhaMkadaa tvaaM pashyeyaM karadhR^itamR^igaM khaNDaparashum.h .. 25..
kadaa vaa tvaaM dR^ishhTvaa girisha tava bhavyaaN^ghriyugalaMgR^ihiitvaa hastaabhyaaM shirasi nayane vakshasi vahan.h .samaashlishhyaaghraaya sphuTajalajagandhaan.h parimalaa##-##nalaabhyaaM brahmaadyairmudamanubhavishhyaami hR^idaye .. 26..
karasthe hemaadrau girisha nikaTasthe dhanapataugR^ihasthe svarbhuujaa.amarasurabhichintaamaNigaNe .shirasthe shiitaaMshau charaNayugalasthe.akhilashubhekamarthaM daasye.ahaM bhavatu bhavadarthaM mama manaH .. 27..
saaruupyaM tava puujane shiva mahaadeveti saMkiirtanesaamiipyaM shivabhaktidhuryajanataasaaMgatyasaMbhaashhaNe .saalokyaM cha charaacharaatmakatanudhyaane bhavaaniipatesaayujyaM mama siddhamatra bhavati svaamin.h kR^itaartho.asmyaham.h.. 28..
tvatpaadaambujamarchayaami paramaM tvaaM chintayaamyanvahaMtvaamiishaM sharaNaM vrajaami vachasaa tvaameva yaache vibho .viikshaaM me disha chaakshushhiiM sakaruNaaM divyaishchiraM praarthitaaMshaMbho lokaguro madiiyamanasaH saukhyopadeshaM kuru .. 29..
vastroddhuutavidhau sahasrakarataa pushhpaarchane vishhNutaagandhe gandhavahaatmataa.annapachane barhirmukhaadhyakshataa .paatre kaaJNchanagarbhataasti mayi ched.h baalenduchuuDaamaNeshushruushhaaM karavaaNi te pashupate svaamin.h trilokiiguro .. 30..
nAlaM vA paramopakaarakamidaM tvekaM pashuunAM patepashyan.h kukshigatAn.h charAcharagaNAn.h bAhyasthitAn.h rakshitum.h .sarvAmartyapalaayanaushhadhamatijvaalaakaraM bhIkaraMnikshiptaM garalaM gale na gilitaM nodgiirNameva tvayaa .. 31..
jvaalograH sakalaamaraatibhayadaH kshvelaH kathaM vaa tvayaadR^ishhTaH kiM cha kare dhR^itaH karatale kiM pakvajaMbuuphalam.h .jihvaayaaM nihitashcha siddhaghuTikaa vaa kaNThadeshe bhR^itaHkiM te nIlamaNirvibhUshhaNamayaM shaMbho mahaatman.h vada .. 32..
naalaM vaa sakR^ideva deva bhavataH sevaa natirvaa nutiHpuujaa vaa smaraNaM kathaashravaNamapyaalokanaM maadR^ishaam.h .svaaminnasthiradevataanusaraNaayaasena kiM labhyatekaa vaa muktiritaH kuto bhavati chet.h kiM praarthaniiyaM tadaa.. 33..
kiM brUmastava saahasaM pashupate kasyaasti shaMbho bhava##-##ddhairyaM chedR^ishamaatmanaH sthitiriyaM chaanyaiH kathaM labhyate .bhrashyaddevagaNaM trasanmunigaNaM nashyatprapaJNchaM layaMpashyannirbhaya eka eva viharatyaanandasaandro bhavaan.h .. 34..
yogakshemadhuraMdharasya sakalashreyaHpradodyoginodR^ishhTaadR^ishhTamatopadeshakR^itino baahyaantaravyaapinaH .sarvaGYasya dayaakarasya bhavataH kiM veditavyaM mayaashaMbho tvaM paramaantaraN^ga iti me chitte smaraamyanvaham.h .. 35..
bhakto bhaktiguNaavR^ite mudamR^itaapuurNe prasanne manaHkumbhe saamba tavaaN^ghripallavayugaM saMsthaapya saMvitphalam.h .satvaM mantramudiirayannijashariiraagaarashuddhiM vahan.hpuNyaahaM prakaTiikaromi ruchiraM kalyaaNamaapaadayan.h .. 36..
aamnaayaambudhimaadareNa sumanassaMghaaH samudyanmanomanthaanaM dR^iDhabhaktirajjusahitaM kR^itvaa mathitvaa tataH .somaM kalpataruM suparvasurabhiM chintaamaNiM dhImataaMnityaanandasudhaaM nirantararamaasaubhaagyamaatanvate .. 37..
praakpuNyaachalamaargadarshitasudhaamuurtiHprasannaH shivaHsomaH sadguNasevito mR^igadharaH pUrNastamomochakaH .chetaH pushhkaralakshito bhavati chedaanandapaathonidhiHpraagalbhyena vijR^imbhate sumanasaaM vR^ittistadaa jaayate .. 38..
dharmo me chaturaN^ghrikaH sucharitaH paapaM vinaashaM gataMkaamakrodhamadaadayo vigalitaaH kaalaaH sukhaavishhkR^itaaH .GYaanaanandamahaushhadhiH suphalitaa kaivalyanaathe sadaamaanye maanasapuNDariikanagare raajaavataMse sthite .. 39..
dhiiyantreNa vachoghaTena kavitaakulyopakulyaakramai##-##raaniitaishcha sadaashivasya charitaambhoraashidivyaamR^itaiH .hR^itkedaarayutaashcha bhaktikalamaaH saaphalyamaatanvatedurbhikshaan.h mama sevakasya bhagavan.h vishvesha bhiitiH kutaH .. 40..
paapotpaatavimochanaaya ruchiraishvaryaaya mR^ityuMjayastotradhyaananatipradakshiNasaparyaalokanaakarNane .jihvaachittashiroN^.hghrihastanayanashrotrairahaM praarthitomaamaaGYaapaya tanniruupaya muhurmaameva maa me.avachaH .. 41..
gaambhIryaM parikhaapadaM ghanadhR^itiH praakaara udyad.hguNa##-##stomashchaaptabalaM ghanendriyachayo dvaaraaNi dehe sthitaH .vidyaavastusamR^iddhirityakhilasaamagriisamete sadaadurgaatipriyadeva maamakamanodurge nivaasaM kuru .. 42..
maa gachchha tvamitastato girisha bho mayyeva vaasaM kurusvaaminnaadikiraata maamakamanaHkaantaarasiimaantare .vartante bahusho mR^igaa madajushho maatsaryamohaadaya##-##staan.h hatvaa mR^igayaavinodaruchitaalaabhaM cha saMpraapsyasi.. 43..
karalagnamR^igaH kariindrabhaN^goghanashaarduulavikhaNDano.astajantuH .girisho vishadaakR^itishcha chetaH##-##kuhare paJNchamukhosti me kuto bhiiH .. 44..
chhandaHshaakhishikhaanvitairdvijavaraiH saMsevite shaashvatesaukhyaapaadini khedabhedini sudhaasaaraiH phalairdiipite .chetaHpakshishikhaamaNe tyaja vR^ithaasaMchaaramanyairalaMnityaM shaMkarapaadapadmayugaliiniiDe vihaaraM kuru .. 45..
aakiirNe nakharaajikaantivibhavairudyatsudhaavaibhavai##-##raadhautepi cha padmaraagalalite haMsavrajairaashrite .nityaM bhaktivadhuugaNaishcha rahasi svechchhaavihaaraM kurusthitvaa maanasaraajahaMsa girijaanaathaaN^ghrisaudhaantare .. 46..
shaMbhudhyaanavasantasaMgini hR^idaaraame.aghajiirNachchhadaaHsrastaa bhaktilataachchhaTaa vilasitaaH puNyapravaalashritaaH .diipyante guNakorakaa japavachaHpushhpaaNi sadvaasanaaGYaanaanandasudhaamarandalaharii saMvitphalaabhyunnatiH .. 47..
nityaanandarasaalayaM suramunisvaantaambujaataashrayaMsvachchhaM sad.hdvijasevitaM kalushhahR^itsadvaasanaavishhkR^itam.h .shaMbhudhyaanasarovaraM vraja mano haMsaavataMsa sthiraMkiM kshudraashrayapalvalabhramaNasaMjaatashramaM praapsyasi .. 48..
aanandaamR^itapuuritaa harapadaambhojaalavaalodyataasthairyopaghnamupetya bhaktilatikaa shaakhopashaakhaanvitaa .uchchhairmaanasakaayamaanapaTaliimaakramya nishhkalmashhaanityaabhiishhTaphalapradaa bhavatu me satkarmasaMvardhitaa .. 49..
sandhyaaraMbhavijR^imbhitaM shrutishirasthaanaantaraadhishhThitaMsapremabhramaraabhiraamamasakR^it.h sadvaasanaashobhitam.h .bhogiindraabharaNaM samastasumanaHpuujyaM guNaavishhkR^itaMseve shriigirimallikaarjunamahaaliN^gaM shivaaliN^gitaM .. 50..
bhR^iMgiichchhaanaTanotkaTaH karamadigraahii sphuranmaadhavaa##-##hlaado naadayuto mahaasitavapuH paJNcheshhuNaa chaadR^itaH .satpakshaH sumanovaneshhu sa punaH saakshaanmadiiye mano##-##raajiive bhramaraadhipo viharataaM shriishailavaasii vibhu: .. 51.
kaaruNyaamR^itavarshhiNaM ghanavipad.hgriishhmachchhidaakarmaThaMvidyaasasyaphalodayaaya sumanaHsaMsevyamichchhaakR^itim.h .nR^ityadbhaktamayuuramadrinilayaM chaJNchajjaTaamaNDalaMshaMbho vaaJNchhati niilakandhara sadaa tvaaM me manashchaatakaH.. 52..
aakaashena shikhii samastaphaNinaaM netraa kalaapii nataa##-##.anugraahipraNavopadeshaninadaiH kekiiti yo giiyate .shyaamaaM shailasamudbhavaaM ghanaruchiM dR^ishhT.hvaa naTantaM mudaavedaantopavane vihaararasikaM taM niilakaNThaM bhaje .. 53..
sandhyaagharmadinaatyayo harikaraaghaataprabhuutaanaka##-##dhvaano vaaridagarjitaM divishhadaaM dR^ishhTichchhaTaa caJNchalaa .bhaktaanaaM paritoshhabaashhpavitatirvR^ishhTirmayuurii shivaayasminnujjvalataaNDavaM vijayate taM niilakaNThaM bhaje .. 54..
aadyaayaamitatejase shrutipadairvedyaaya saadhyaaya tevidyaanandamayaatmane trijagataH saMrakshaNodyogine .dhyeyaayaakhilayogibhiH suragaNairgeyaaya maayaavinesamyaktaaNDavasaMbhramaaya jaTine seyaM natiH shaMbhave .. 55..
nityaaya triguNaatmane purajite kaatyaayaniishreyasesatyaayaadikuTumbine munimanaH pratyakshachinmuurtaye .maayaasR^ishhTajagattrayaaya sakalaamnaayaantasaMchaariNesaayaM taaNDavasaMbhramaaya jaTine seyaM natiH shaMbhave .. 56..
nityaM svodaraposhhaNaaya sakalaanuddishya vittaashayaavyarthaM paryaTanaM karomi bhavataH sevaaM na jaane vibho .majjanmaantarapuNyapaakabalatastvaM sharva sarvaantara##-##stishhThasyeva hi tena vaa pashupate te rakshaniiyo.asmyaham.h .. 57..
eko vaarijabaandhavaH kshitinabho vyaaptaM tamomaNDalaMbhitvaa lochanagocharo.api bhavati tvaM koTisuuryaprabhaH .vedyaH kinna bhavasyaho ghanataraM kiidR^igbhavenmattama##-##statsarvaM vyapaniiya me pashupate saakshaat prasanno bhava .. 58..
haMsaH padmavanaM samichchhati yathaa niilaambudaM chaatakaHkokaH kokanadapriyaM pratidinaM chandraM chakorastathaa .cheto vaaJNchhati maamakaM pashupate chinmaargamR^igyaM vibhogauriinaatha bhavatpadaabjayugalaM kaivalyasaukhyapradam.h .. 59..
rodhastoyahR^itaH shrameNa pathikashchhaayaaM tarorvR^ishhTitobhiitaH svasthagR^ihaM gR^ihasthamatithirdiinaH prabhuM dhaarmikam.h .diipaM santamasaakulashcha shikhinaM shiitaavR^itastvaM tathaachetaH sarvabhayaapahaM vraja sukhaM shaMbhoH padaambhoruham.h .. 60..
aN^kolaM nijabiijasantatirayaskaantopalaM suuchikaasaadhvii naijavibhuM lataa kshitiruhaM sindhuH saridvallabham.h .praapnotiiha yathaa tathaa pashupateH paadaaravindadvayaMchetovR^ittirupetya tishhThati sadaa saa bhaktirityuchyate .. 61..
aanandaashrubhiraatanoti pulakaM nairmalyatachchhaadanaMvaachaa shaN^khamukhe sthitaishcha jaTharaapuurtiM charitraamR^itaiH .rudraakshairbhasitena deva vapushho rakshaaM bhavadbhaavanaa##-##paryaN^ke viniveshya bhaktijananii bhaktaarbhakaM rakshati .. 62..
maargaavartitapaadukaa pashupateraN^gasya kuurchaayategaNDuushhaaMbunishhechanaM puraripordivyaabhishhekaayate .kiMchidbhakshitamaaMsasheshhakabalaM navyopahaaraayatebhaktiH kiM na karotyaho vanacharo bhaktaavataMsaayate .. 63..
vakshastaaDanamantakasya kaThinaapasmaarasaMmardanaMbhuubhR^itparyaTanaM namassurashiraHkoTiirasaMgharshhaNam.h .karmedaM mR^idulasya taavakapadadvandvasya gauriipatemachchetomaNipaadukaaviharaNaM shaMbho sadaaN^giikuru .. 64..
vakshastaaDanashaN^kayaa vichalito vaivasvato nirjaraaHkoTiirojjvalaratnadiipakalikaaniiraajanaM kurvate .dR^ishhTvaa muktivadhuustanoti nibhR^itaashleshhaM bhavaaniipateyachchetastava paadapadmabhajanaM tasyeha kiM durlabham.h .. 65..
kriiDaarthaM sR^ijasi prapaJNchamakhilaM kriiDaamR^igaaste janaaHyatkarmaacharitaM mayaa cha bhavataH priityai bhavatyeva tat.h .shaMbho svasya kutuuhalasya karaNaM machcheshhTitaM nishchitaMtasmaanmaamakarakshaNaM pashupate kartavyameva tvayaa .. 66..
bahuvidhaparitoshhabaashhpapuura##-##sphuTapulakaaN^kitachaarubhogabhuumim.h .chirapadaphalakaaN^kshisevyamaanaaMparamasadaashivabhaavanaaM prapadye .. 67..
amitamudamR^itaM muhurduhantiiMvimalabhavatpadagoshhThamaavasantiim.h .sadaya pashupate supuNyapaakaaMmama paripaalaya bhaktidhenumekaam.h .. 68..
jaDataa pashutaa kalaN^kitaakuTilacharatvaM cha naasti mayi deva .asti yadi raajamaulebhavadaabharaNasya naasmi kiM paatram.h .. 69..
arahasi rahasi svatantrabuddhyaavarivasituM sulabhaH prasannamuurtiH .agaNitaphaladaayakaH prabhurmejagadadhiko hR^idi raajashekharo.asti .. 70..
aaruuDhabhaktiguNakuJNchitabhaavachaapa##-##yuktaiH shivasmaraNabaaNagaNairamoghaiH .nirjitya kilbishharipuun.h vijayii sudhiindraHsaanandamaavahati susthiraraajalakshmiim.h .. 71..
dhyaanaaJNjanena samavekshya tamaHpradeshaMbhitvaa mahaabalibhiriishvaranaamamantraiH .divyaashritaM bhujagabhuushhaNamudvahantiye paadapadmamiha te shiva te kR^itaarthaaH .. 72..
bhuudaarataamudavahadyadapekshayaa shrii##-##bhuudaara eva kimataH sumate labhasva .kedaaramaakalitamuktimahaushhadhiinaaMpaadaaravindabhajanaM parameshvarasya . 73..
aashaapaashakleshadurvaasanaadi##-##bhedodyuktairdivyagandhairamandaiH .aashaashaaTiikasya paadaaravindaMchetaHpeTiiM vaasitaaM me tanotu .. 74..
kalyaaNinaaM sarasachitragatiM savegaMsarveN^gitaGYamanaghaM dhruvalakshaNaaDhyam.h .chetasturaN^gamadhiruhya chara smaraarenetaH samastajagataaM vR^ishhabhaadhiruuDha .. 75..
bhaktirmaheshapadapushhkaramaavasantiikaadambiniiva kurute paritoshhavarshham.h .saMpuurito bhavati yasya manasttaTaaka##-##stajjanmasasyamakhilaM saphalaM cha naa.anyat.h .. 76..
buddhiHsthiraa bhavitumiishvarapaadapadma##-##saktaa vadhuurvirahiNiiva sadaa smarantii .sadbhaavanaasmaraNadarshanakiirtanaadisaMmohiteva shivamantrajapena vinte .. 77..
sadupachaaravidhishhvanubodhitaaMsavinayaaM sahR^idayaM sadupaashritaam.h .mama samuddhara buddhimimaaM prabhovaraguNena navoDhavadhuumiva .. 78..
nityaM yogimanaH sarojadalasaJNchaarakshamastvatkramaHshaMbho tena kathaM kaThorayamaraaD.hvakshaHkavaaTakshatiH .atyantaM mR^idulaM tvadaN^ghriyugalaM haa me manashchintaya##-##tyetallochanagocharaM kuru vibho hastena saMvaahaye .. 79.
eshhyatyeshha janiM mano.asya kaThinaM tasminnaTaaniiti ma##-##drakshaayai girisiimni komalapadanyaasaH puraabhyaasitaH .nocheddivyagR^ihaantareshhu sumanastalpeshhu vedyaadishhupraayaH satsu shilaataleshhu naTanaM shaMbho kimarthaM tava .. 80..
kaMchitkaalamumaamahesha bhavataH paadaaravindaarchanaiHkaMchiddhyaanasamaadhibhishcha natibhiH kaMchitkathaakarNanaiH .kaMchit.h kaMchidavekshanaishcha nutibhiH kaMchiddashaamiidR^ishiiMyaH praapnoti mudaa tvadarpitamanaa jiivan.h sa muktaH khalu.. 81..
baaNatvaM vR^ishhabhatvamardhavapushhaa bhaaryaatvamaaryaapateghoNitvaM sakhitaa mR^idaN^gavahataa chetyaadi ruupaM dadhau .tvatpaade nayanaarpaNaM cha kR^itavaan.h tvaddehabhaago hariHpuujyaatpuujyataraH sa eva hi na chet.h ko vaa tadaanyo.adhikaH .. 82..
jananamR^itiyutaanaaM sevayaa devataanaaMna bhavati sukhaleshaH saMshayo naasti tatra .ajanimamR^itaruupaM saambamiishaM bhajanteya iha paramasaukhyaM te hi dhanyaa labhante .. 83..
shiva tava paricharyaasannidhaanaaya gauryaabhava mama guNadhuryaaM buddhikanyaaM pradaasye .sakalabhuvanabandho sachchidaanandasindhosadaya hR^idayagehe sarvadaa saMvasa tvam.h .. 84..
jaladhimathanadaksho naiva paataalabhediina cha vanamR^igayaayaaM naiva lubdhaH praviiNaH .ashanakusumabhuushhaavastramukhyaaM saparyaaMkathaya kathamahaM te kalpayaaniindumaule .. 85..
puujaadravyasamR^iddhayo virachitaaH puujaaM kathaM kurmahepakshitvaM na cha vaa kiTitvamapi na praaptaM mayaa durlabham.h .jaane mastakamaN^ghripallavamumaajaane na te.ahaM vibhona GYaataM hi pitaamahena hariNaa tattvena tadruupiNaa .. 86..
ashalaM garalaM phaNii kalaapovasanaM charma cha vaahanaM mahokshaH .mama daasyasi kiM kimasti shaMbhotava paadaambujabhaktimeva dehi .. 87..
yadaa kR^itaaMbhonidhisetubandhanaHkarasthalaadhaHkR^itaparvataadhipaH .bhavaani te laN^ghitapadmasaMbhavaHtadaa shivaarchaastavabhaavanakshamaH .. 88..
natibhirnutibhistvamiishapuujaa##-##vidhibhirdhyaanasamaadhibhirna tushhTaH .dhanushhaa musalena chaashmabhirvaavada te priitikaraM tathaa karomi .. 89..
vachasaa charitaM vadaami shaMbho##-##rahamudyogavidhaasu te.aprasaktaH .manasaa kR^itimiishvarasya seveshirasaa chaiva sadaashivaM namaami .. 90..
aadyaa.avidyaa hR^idgataa nirgataasii##-##dvidyaa hR^idyaa hR^idgataa tvatprasaadaat.h .seve nityaM shriikaraM tvatpadaabjaMbhaave mukterbhaajanaM raajamaule .. 91..
duuriikR^itaani duritaani duraksharaaNidaurbhaagyaduHkhadurahaMkR^itidurvachaaMsi .saaraM tvadiiyacharitaM nitaraaM pibantaMgauriisha maamiha samuddhara satkaTaakshaiH .. 92..
somakalaadharamaulaukomalaghanakandhare mahaamahasi .svaamini girijaanaathemaamakahR^idayaM nirantaraM ramataam.h .. 93..
saa rasanaa te nayanetaaveva karau sa eva kR^itakR^ityaH .yaa ye yau yo bhargaMvadatiikshete sadaarchataH smarati .. 94..
atimR^idulau mama charaNaa##-##vatikaThinaM te mano bhavaaniisha .iti vichikitsaaM saMtyajashiva kathamaasiidgirau tathaa praveshaH .. 95..
dhairyaaN^kushena nibhR^itaMrabhasaadaakR^ishhya bhaktishR^iN^khalayaa .purahara charaNaalaanehR^idayamadebhaM badhaana chidyantraiH .. 96..
pracharatyabhitaH pragalbhavR^ittyaamadavaaneshha manaH karii gariiyaan.h .parigR^ihya nayena bhaktirajjvaaparama sthaaNupadaM dR^iDhaM nayaamum.h .. 97..
sarvaalaMkaarayuktaaM saralapadayutaaM saadhuvR^ittaaM suvarNaaMsadbhiHsaMstuuyamaanaaM sarasaguNayutaaM lakshitaaM lakshaNaaDhyaam.h .udyadbhuushhaavisheshhaamupagatavinayaaM dyotamaanaartharekhaaMkalyaaNiiM deva gauriipriya mama kavitaakanyakaaM tvaM gR^ihaaNa.. 98..
idaM te yuktaM vaa paramashiva kaaruNyajaladhegatau tiryagruupaM tava padashirodarshanadhiyaa .haribrahmaaNau tau divi bhuvi charantau shramayutaukathaM shaMbho svaamin.h kathaya mama vedyo.asi purataH .. 99..
stotreNaalamahaM pravachmi na mR^ishhaa devaa viriJNchaadayHstutyaanaM gaNanaaprasaN^gasamaye tvaamagragaNyaM viduH .maahaatmyaagravichaaraNaprakaraNe dhaanaatushhastomava##-##ddhuutaastvaaM viduruttamottamaphalaM shaMbho bhavatsevakaaH .. 100..
.. iti shrImachchhaN^karAchAryavirachita shivAnandalaharI samaaptaa ..
Prayer Slokas on Sri Siva
Brahma Muraari Suraarchitha LingamNirmala Baashitha So'bhitha Lingam Janmaja Dh:ukkha Vinaasaka LingamThath Pranamaami Sadhaasiva Lingam
Dhe'vamuni Parvaraarchitha LingamKaama dhahana Karunaakara Lingam Raavana Tharpa Vinaachana LingamThath Pranamaami Sadhaasiva Lingam
A lingam can be movable " Chalam" or unmovable " Achalam" or both movable and unmovable "Chalachalam". A lingam is a combination of a stem portion, which is the "Lingam" and a base or peetam called a "yoni". Of the stem 1/3 it's length is square, the second 1/3 is eight sides and the rest cylindrical. The square portion corresponds to "Brahma" the creative aspect of the absolute. The eight-sided figure corresponds to "Vishnu" the protective aspect of God and the cylindrical portion; the dissolution aspect of God corresponds to "Rudra". A combination of these is what is called a Shivalinga.
The Yoni peetam will consist of a circular lower and middle portion and a leaf shaped upper portion, into which the stem is erected. The Brahma portion lies in the ground. The Vishnu portion the yoni peetam and the Rudra portion above the peetam. In the Rudra portion a lotus bud formation with 3 lines is embossed and it forms the face. This is known as a Kriya_lingam and corresponds to a sculpted lingam. This has to be installed in temple; this is there for classed as an Achalaingam.
A naturally formed lingam or Swayambu lingam also falls under this category. Crystal, or ruby, or stone, rice, cooked rice, river sand, cow dung, butter, sandalwood paste, Rudraksham, flowers, Kusa grass, jaggery and flour can be worshiped and after worship, removed. These are known as "Kshanika" lingams. No proportions of size are requiring for these lingams.
Lingams made of metals such as gold, silver, copper, bronze, brass, lead, etc are known as "Lohaya" lingams. If they are of sandalwood, Ashoka, Devadharu, Ebony, Bilva etc the are known as "Tharuya" lingams.
Stone lingams are the suitable ones for temple worship.
They can be classed as
1. Swayambulingam
2. Daivatham
3. Ghanapam
4. Aasuram
5. Suram
6. Aarusham
7. Maanusham
8. Rakshasam
9. Bhaanam.
A Bhaanalingam is what is installed at the Sri Rajarajeswari peetam in RUSH New York. It is oblong cylindrical stone found naturally in the river called Narmada. The stones used in making a kriya lingam are classed as male, female & neutral stone. Stones will resonate if struck with the handle of the chisel in the lower scale of an octave.
The Lingam is to be made with this stone. The Yoni peetam with a female stone and the base made with a neutral stone. The scale of a temple Lingam will determine everything from the size of the chamber that houses it, to the Nandi, to size of steps, gopuram and ultimately the size the temple itself. Every dimension will happen to be a fraction or multiple of the Lingam.
Ardhanariswara
He' Paarvathee Hrudhayavallaba Chandramoule'Boodhaathiba Pramadhanaadha Girisavaasa He' Vaamadhe'va bhavarudhra Pinaakapaane'Samsaaradh:ukkaka Hanaath Jadheesa Raksha
The concept of the Hindu Trinity, establishing Brahma as the creator, Vishnu as the preserver and Siva as the destroyer was taught to the simple peasants by the Rishis.
Shiva is sometimes depicted as fiercefull god with terrifying weapons and frightening face. In fact Shiva is not at all firecefull or frightening and this fact can be understood while we have an in-depth study of Vedas and Upanishads. Shiva is very merciful and loving in nature. He always gives his devotees whatever is asked for. He is the one who gave immense powers to Ravana, Surapadma, Tharasura and many more assuras. He is muscular while fighting with evils and that is why he is called the Destroyer of evils. He is feminine while gracing his devotees with love and that is why he is called Thaummanavar. He is the male and He is the female. He is the Shiva and he is the Sakthi. Without Shiva there is no Sakthi and without Sakthi there is no Shiva. The Shivaskathi Concept is enshrined in Ardanareeswar where we can see our mother in the left and our father in the right. An iconographical and textual depiction of Siva, which epitomizes this dynamic most powerfully, is through the figure of Ardhanareeswara.
Ardhanareeswara´s iconographical embodiment of paradox and the meeting of dualities-embodied sonically as well as visually-mirrors a similar paradox and synthesis embodied by individual men and women. The male hormone Testosterone in women and the female hormone Estrogen in men testify to the fact that characteristics of both sexes are present in each one of us. The production of these in our bodies keeps our personalities and our bodies in balance. The differences are brought together in the beautifully conceived anthropomorphic form of Ardhanareeswara. The form encompasses every thing from action to inaction, eternal rest to endless activity, the terrible and the benign. The Devi depicted on the left half of the deity, is the power of god by which creation, protection, and destruction of the universe is accomplished. The philosophy of the Ardhanareeswara places the genders on equal terms without question.

Prayer Slokas on Sri Ganesha

Prayer Slokas on Sri Ganesha
vakratu.nDa mahaakaaya koTisuuryasamaprabha nirvighnaM kuru me deva sarvakaaryeshhu sarvadaa
[Oh! Lord (Ganesha), of huge body and curved elephant trunk, whose brilliance is equal to billions of suns, always remove all obstacles from my endeavors.]
gajaananaM bhuutagaNaadisevitaMkapitthajaMbuuphalasaarabhaxitam.h umaasutaM shokavinaashakaaraNaMnamaami vighneshvarapaadapaN^kajam.h
[Salutations to Lord Ganesha who has an elephant head, who is attended by the band of his followers, who eats his favorite wood-apple and rose-apple fruits, who is the son of Goddess Uma, who is the cause of destruction of all sorrow. And I salute his feet which are like lotus.]
shuklaambaradhara.n devaMshashivarNa.n chaturbhujam.h prasannavadana.n dhyaayet.hsarvavighnopashaantaye
[In order to remove all obstacles, one should meditate on (the God Ganesha) as wearing a white garment, as having the complexion like the moon, and having four arms and a pleasant countenance.]
ekada.ntaM mahaakaaya.ntaptakaaJNchanasannibham.h laMbodaraM vishaalaaxaMvande.ahaM gaNanaayakam.h
[I bow down to one tusked, huge-bodied, big-bellied, large-eyed Lord Ganesha whose complexion is like that of molten gold.]
Srikantho Mathulo Yasya Jananee Sarva Mangalaa Janakaha Sankaro Devaha Tam Vande' Kunjaraananam
He for whom Lord Vishnu is the Uncle, Whose mother is the Universal auspicious one, Parvathi, Whose father is Lord Mahaa Deva, to Him the Omkaara Faced One, Sri Ganesha, I am doing the salutations.
Vakrathunda Mahaakaaya Sooryakoti Samaprabha,Avighnam Kuru Me' Deva, Sarva Kaaryesu Sarvadhaa.
You, of the twisted trunk and the massive body, With the dazzle and light of millions of suns; Lead me on a path that has no obstacles nor hindrances Clearing the way in all that I do, ever, and always!
Prasanna Vinaayakam De'vam; Pe'rivana Pura Samsthitham Sarva Vigna Haram Nithyam; Vandhe' Sri Kunjaraananam
O' Lord Sri Prasanna Vinaayaga, who lives in His Temple in Pearland; The one who will remove all obstacles for all His devotees at all times; One who has the Omkara face of the elephant, I pray to Him.
Sri Ganesha Sthuthi
Srikantho Mathulo Yasya Jananee Sarva Mangalaa Janakaha Sankaro Devaha Tam Vande' Kunjaraananam
He for whom Lord Vishnu is the Uncle, Whose mother is the Universal auspicious one, Parvathi, Whose father is Lord Mahaa Deva, to Him the Omkaara Faced One, Sri Ganesha, I am doing the salutations.
Vakrathunda Mahaakaaya Sooryakoti Samaprabha,Avighnam Kuru Me' Deva, Sarva Kaaryesu Sarvadhaa.
You, of the twisted trunk and the massive body, With the dazzle and light of millions of suns; Lead me on a path that has no obstacles nor hindrances Clearing the way in all that I do, ever, and always!
Suklaambaratharam Vishnum Sasivarnam Chaturbujam,Prasanna Vadhanam Dhayaye't Sarva Vighnopa Santhaye'.
Mooshiga Vaahana Modhaka Hastha -Saamara Karna Vilambitha SoothraVaamana Roopa Maheswara Puthra -Vighna Vinayaka Paadha Namaste'.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Adharnisam,Ane'kadantam Bhakthaanam Ekadandham Upaasmahe'.
Gajaananam Bhuta Ganadhi Sevitam,Kapiththa Jambu Phala Saara BhaksithamUmasutham Soka Vinaasa KaaranamNamaami Vighneswara Paadapankajam.
Manthras for Daily Prayers to Sri Ganesha
1. Om Sumukhaya Namaha ;2. Om Ekadanthaaya Namaha ;3. Om Kapilaaya Namaha ;4. Om Gajakarnaaya Namaha ;5. Om Lambodharaaya Namaha ;6. Om Vikataaya Namaha ;7. Om Vighnaraajaaya Namaha ;8. Om Ganaadhipaaya Namaha ;9. Om Dhoomaketave' Namaha ;10. Om Ganaadhyakshaaya Namaha ;11. Om Bhaalachandraaya Namaha ;12. Om Gajaananaaya Namaha ;13. Om Vakrathundaaya Namaha ;14. Om Soorpakarnaaya Namaha ;15. Om He'rambaaya Namaha ;16. Om Skandapoorvajaaya Namaha
A Prayer for Sri Ganesha - using all His Names.
Sumukhascha E'kadhanthascha Kapilo Gajakarnakah:Lambodharascha Vikata: Vignaraajo Vinayaka:Dhoomake'thur Ganaathyaksho Baalachandro Gajaanana:Vakrathunda: Soorppa Karna: He'ramba: Skandha Poorvajah:
Thvame'va Maathaa Cha Pithaa Thvame'vaThvame'va Bandhuscha Sakha Thvame'va Thvame'va Vidhyaa Cha Thraveenam Thvame'vaThvame'va Sarvam Mama Dheva Dheva Om Saanthi ! Saanthi !! Saanthi !!!
You are my Mother; You are my Father;You are my closest Kin; You are my dearest Friend;You are my Wisdom; You are the Treasure;You are my Everything; O' my Lord, My loving Lord Om Peace ! Peace !! Peace !!!
Ganesh Namavali

AUM akalmashhaaya namaH .
AUM agnigarbhachchide namaH .
AUM agraNye namaH .
AUM ajaaya namaH .
AUM adbhutamuurtimate namaH .
AUM adhyakkshaaya namaH .
AUM anekaachitaaya namaH .
AUM avyaktamuurtaye namaH .
AUM avyayaaya namaH .
AUM avyayaaya namaH .
AUM aashritaaya namaH .
AUM indrashriipradaaya namaH .
AUM ikshuchaapadhR^ite namaH .
AUM utpalakaraaya namaH .
AUM ekadantaaya namaH .
AUM kalikalmashhanaashanaaya namaH .
AUM kaantaaya namaH .
AUM kaamine namaH .
AUM kaalaaya namaH .
AUM kulaadribhettre namaH .
AUM kR^itine namaH .
AUM kaivalyashukhadaaya namaH .
AUM gajaananaaya namaH .
AUM gaNeshvaraaya namaH .
AUM gatine namaH .
AUM guNaatiitaaya namaH .
AUM gauriiputraaya namaH .
AUM grahapataye namaH .
AUM chakriNe namaH .
AUM chaNDAya namaH .
AUM chaturaaya namaH .
AUM chaturbaahave namaH .
AUM chaturmuurtine namaH .
AUM chandrachUDAmaNye namaH .
AUM jaTilaaya namaH .
AUM tushhTaaya namaH .
AUM dayaayutaaya namaH .
AUM dakshaaya namaH .
AUM daantaaya namaH .
AUM duurvaabilvapriyaaya namaH .
AUM devaaya namaH .
AUM dvijapriyaaya namaH .
AUM dvaimaatreeyaaya namaH .
AUM dhiiraaya namaH .
AUM naagaraajayaGYopaviitavate namaH .
AUM niraN^janaaya namaH .
AUM parasmai namaH .
AUM paapahaariNe namaH .
AUM paashaa.nkushadharaaya namaH .
AUM puutaaya namaH .
AUM pramattaadaityabhayataaya namaH .
AUM prasannaatmane namaH .
AUM biijaapuuraphalaasaktaaya namaH .
AUM buddhipriyaaya namaH .
AUM brahmachaariNe namaH .
AUM brahmadveshhavivarjitaaya namaH .
AUM brahmaviduttamaaya namaH .
AUM bhaktavaaJNchhitadaayakaaya namaH .
AUM bhaktavighnavinaashanaaya namaH .
AUM bhaktipriyaaya namaH .
AUM maayine namaH .
AUM munistutyaaya namaH .
AUM muushhikavaahanaaya namaH .
AUM ramaarchitaaya namaH .
AUM laMbodaraaya namaH .
AUM varadaaya namaH .
AUM vaagiishaaya namaH .
AUM vANIpradaaya namaH .
AUM vighnaraajaaya namaH .
AUM vidhaye namaH .
AUM vinaayakaaya namaH .
AUM vibhudeshvaraaya namaH .
AUM viitabhayaaya namaH .
AUM shaktisamyutaaya namaH .
AUM shaantaaya namaH .
AUM shaashvataaya namaH .
AUM shivaaya namaH .
AUM shuddhaaya namaH .
AUM shuurpakarNaaya namaH .
AUM shailendratanujotsaN^gakelanotsukamaanasaaya namaH .
AUM shriikaNThAya namaH .
AUM shriikaraaya namaH .
AUM shriidaaya namaH .
AUM shriiprataye namaH .
AUM sachchidaanandavigrahaaya namaH .
AUM samastajagadaadhaaraaya namaH .
AUM samaahitaaya namaH .
AUM sarvatanayaaya namaH .
AUM sarvariipriyaaya namaH .
AUM sarvasiddhipradaaya namaH .
AUM sarvasiddhipradaayakaaya namaH .
AUM sarvaatmakaaya namaH .
AUM saamaghoshhapriyaaya namaH .
AUM siddhaarchitapadaaMbujaaya namaH .
AUM siddhidaayakaaya namaH .
AUM sR^ishhTikartre namaH .
AUM somasuuryaagnilochanaaya namaH .
AUM saumyaaya namaH .
AUM skandaagrajaaya namaH .
AUM stutiharshhitaaya namaH .
AUM sthulakaNThaaya namaH .
AUM sthulatuNDAya namaH .
AUM svaya.nkartre namaH .
AUM svaya.nsiddhaaya namaH .
AUM svalaavaNyasutaasaarajitamanmathavigrahaaya namaH .
AUM haraye namaH .
AUM hR^IshhThaaya namaH .
AUM GYAnine namaH .
.. iti shrii vinaayaka ashhTottarashata naamaavalii saMpuurNam.h ..
.. shrii mahaagaNesha paJNcharatnaM ..
mudaa karaatta modakaM sadaa vimukti saadhakaMkalaadharaavata.nsakaM vilaasi loka rakshakam.h .anaayakaika naayakaM vinaashitebha daityakaMnataashubhaashu naashakaM namaami taM vinaayakam.h .. 1..
natetaraati bhiikaraM navoditaarka bhaasvaraMnamat.h suraari nirjaraM nataadhikaapaduddharam.h .sureshvaraM nidhiishvaraM gajeshvaraM gaNeshvaraMmaheshvaraM tamaashraye paraatparaM nirantaram.h .. 2..
samasta loka sha.nkaraM niraasta daitya kunjaraMdaretarodaraM varaM varebhavaktraM aksharam.h .kR^ipaakaraM kshamaakaraM mudaakaraM yashaskaraMmanaskaraM namaskR^itaaM namaskaromi bhaasvaram.h .. 3..
aki.nchanaarti marjanaM chirantanokti bhaajanaMpuraaripuurvanandanaM suraari garva charvaNam.h .prapaJNchanaasha bhiishhaNaM dhana.njayaadi bhuushhaNaMkapoladaanavaaraNaM bhaje purANavaaraNam.h .. 4..
nitaanta kaanta dantakaantimantakaantakaatmajaMachintyaruupamantahiinamantaraaya kR^intanam.h .hR^idantare nirantaraM vasantameva yoginaaMtamekadantamekameva chintayaami santatam.h .. 5..
.. phala shrutii ..
mahaagaNesha paJNcharatnaM aadareNa yon.avahaMprajalpati prabhaatake hR^idi smaran.n gaNeshvaram.h .arogataaM adoshhataaM susaahitiiM suputrataaMsamaahitaayurashhTa bhuutimabhyupaiti so.achirat.h ..
. iti shrii sha.nkaraachaarya virachitaM shrii mahaagaNesha paJNcharatnaM saMpuurNam.h ..
.. shrI siddhivinaayaka stotram.h ..
jayo.astu te gaNapate dehi me vipulaaM matim.h.stavanam.h te sadaa kartuM sphUrti yachchhamamaanisham.h .. 1..
prabhuM ma.ngalamUrtiM tvaaM chandrendraavapi dhyaayataH.yajatastvaaM vishhNushivau dhyaayatashchaavyayaM sadaa .. 2..
vinaayakaM cha praahustvaaM gajaasyaM shubhadaayakaM.tvannaamnaa vilayaM yaanti doshhaaH kalimalaantaka .. 3..
tvatpadaabjaaMkitashchaahaM namaami charaNau tava.deveshastvaM chaikadanto madviGYaptiM shR^iNu prabho .. 4..
kuru tvaM mayi vaatsalyaM raxa maaM sakalaaniva.vighnebhyo raxa maaM nityaM kuru me chaakhilaaH kriyaaH .. 5..
gaurisutastvaM gaNeshaH shR^INu viGYaapanaM mama.tvatpaadayorananyaarthI yaache sarvaartha raxaNam.h .. 6..
tvameva maataa cha pitaa devastvaM cha mamaavyayaH.anaathanaathastvaM dehi vibho me vaa.nchhitaM phalam.h .. 7..
laMbodarasvam.h gajaasyo vibhuH siddhivinaayakaH.heraMbaH shivaputrastvaM vighnesho.anaathabaa.ndhavaH .. 8..
naagaanano bhaktapaalo varadastvaM dayaaM kuru.siMdUravarNaH parashuhastastvaM vighnanaashakaH .. 9..
vishvaasyaM maMgalaadhIshaM vighneshaM parashUdharaM.duritaariM dInabandhU.n sarveshaM tvaaM janaa jaguH .. 10..
namaami vighnahartaaraM vande shrIpramathaadhipaM.namaami ekadantaM cha dInabandhU namaamyaham.h .. 11..
namanaM shaMbhutanayaM namanaM karuNaalayaM.namaste.astu gaNeshaaya svaamine cha namo.astu te .. 12..
namo.astu devaraajaaya vande gaurIsutaM punaH.namaami charaNau bhaktyaa bhaalachandragaNeshayoH .. 13..
naivaastyaashaa cha machchitte tvadbhaktestavanasyacha.bhavetyeva tu machchitte hyaashaa cha tava darshane .. 14..
aGYaanashchaiva mUDho.ahaM dhyaayaami charaNau tava.darshanaM dehi me shIghraM jagadIsha kR^ipaaM kuru .. 15..
baalakashchaahamalpaGYaH sarveshhaamasi cheshvaraH.paalakaH sarvabhaktaanaaM bhavasi tvaM gajaanana .. 16..
daridro.ahaM bhaagyahInaH machchittaM te.astu paadayoH.sharaNyaM maamananyaM te kR^ipaalo dehi darshanam.h .. 17..
idaM gaNapatestotraM yaH paThetsusamaahitaH.gaNeshakR^ipayaa GYaanasidhdhiM sa labhate dhanaM .. 18..
paThedyaH siddhidaM stotraM devaM saMpUjya bhaktimaan.h.kadaapi baadhyate bhUtapretaadInaaM na pIDayaa .. 19..
paThitvaa stauti yaH stotramidaM siddhivinaayakaM.shhaNmaasaiH siddhimaapnoti na bhavedanR^itaM vachaHgaNeshacharaNau natvaa brUte bhakto divaakaraH .. 20..
iti shrii siddhivinaayaka stotram.h .

FAQ's

FAQ’s
Q:I want to work with more than one mantra at a time, because I want to work on several things at once. Is this a good thing to do?
A:For your first experiment with mantras, I recommend you work with only one mantra for a full forty-eight day discipline. After that, work with any combination that makes sense to you. Remember, mantras work with energy - both yours and what you bring in from the universe - so if you work on more than one thing, try to keep them at least in the same general area.Here We have given some Powerfull mantras
Om Gum Ganapatayei NamahaOm Dum Durgayei NamahaOm Sri Dhanvantre Namaha
Q: I sometimes say mantras silently when I am around other people. Is this OK?
A:Ultimately, saying mantras silently is the most powerful way to say them. The silent repetition stimulates the corresponding petals of the chakras so that energy is brought into the subtle body.Q:I have heard that one must receive a mantra from a guru for it to work. Is this true?
A:Those who have unwrapped the power of a mantra through many repetitions achieve something called "Mantra Siddhi." This means that they have attained some measure of power and proficiency with the mantra. At this point, they may give a mantra to others "with power," meaning that the recipient will achieve results faster than doing it without having received it "with power." However, Sanskrit mantras are your spiritual birthright since they are directly linked to the chakras. They will work even if you read them from a book and begin practice.The minimum number of repetitions to achieve Mantra Siddhi is generally recognized as 125,000.
Q:I want to do a mantra on behalf of another person. Is this OK?
A:Praying for another person is a good thing to do for anybody at any time. However, Sanskrit Mantra is not exactly prayer because it is pro active and specific, whereas prayer leaves the mechanism of an answer up to Divine authority. Therefore, I recommend that wherever possible you ask permission from a person to undertake mantra work on their behalf. If this is not possible, then start with a prayer that this energy be used for their highest good and begin. I also recommend that you begin with the declaration that while you are performing this mantra on someone's behalf (state their name) that you are by no means taking their karma.Parents have an automatic right as well as responsibility to perform mantra work on behalf of their children.
Q:When we repeat durga ashtottaram for example can we have the image of baalaa , or lalitaa or kaali in our mind or do we need to have only the form of durga in our mind.Can we recite durga satanaama as addressed to lalitaambika.
A:The shastras say that "Aaavahitha devathaa anyath devabhi na archayet". i.e, we should not worship the gods with anyother mantras, other than the ones meant for the invoked god. However, this rule takes a backseat, when we say Lalitha sahsranamam, and worship any female god, or Vishnu saharanama for any form of vishnu.
Q: Can we have the image of lord shiva while repeating any devi ashTottara and image of devi while repeating shiva ashTottara , in our mind.
A: There is no harm to have the image of shiva or shakthi, while worshipping either of them or another. again the shaastraas say that "Aavayorantharam naasthi candracandrikayoriva....." . There is no difference between them(devi(lalitaa,baalaa,miinaakshi, durga),lord shiva) like moon and moonlight.
Q: How efficient are mantras, and is it a problem if we recite them less than perfectly?
A: A learned Brahmin, from Guntur who was a ghanaapaaThigal, went to the acharya of sringeri and poured out his woes. He said that he married 3 times till then, but some how all his three wives died soon after marriage, and he being a grahastha into yagnas and yagas, could not be without a wife , as a wife had certain important functions in a yajna. He told the acharyal, that he recited the sapthashathi daily, in addition to his japas and pooja. The acharyal, an unparallel Srividyopasaka, went about and divined the problem. He asked the ghanaapaaThigal to repeat the kavacha of sapthashathi. The ghanaapaaThigal, told the same and acharyal, pointed out the reason for his wives death. GhanaapaaThi sundara shastri avadhanigal, was telling "baaryaam bhakshathu bhairavii"... instead of "rakshathu bhairavii", which lead to the wives death. I hope this illustration gives us a picture of mantra shastra and its importance. Likewise when saptashatii is learnt from a sat guru and if recited properly it is equally capable of bestowing bhogaa and moksha.
Q: Is Shrividya of Vedic origin? Are there any references to the devis lalitaa , baalaa , tripura , sundari in the vedas. atleast in the atharvana veda? Are there vedic references to shrii vidyaa?
A: Regarding lalitha, bala, tripura etc.... The vedas including Rig and Yajur have so many references, you cannot even conceive. There are upanishads in the atharvana , like tripuropanishad, tripurataapinupanishad, etc.... The aruna prashna, speaks volumes of Lalitha. Vedic reference to Baala, is found in Rigveda, in the khila bhaaga of srisuktha,sudhaa suktha, etc tripura and sundari, in atharvana veda, yajur veda, etc.. Tripura appears some 70 times in the vedas." Regarding the origin of shrii vidyaa, the rigvedic hymn, "Chatvaari vak parimita....." etc, gives details of srividya mantra and its esoteric meaning. Reference to srividya and its mantra derivatives, have been made atleast in 20 places through out the vedas. Especially Yajur and Rig veda. Srividya, originates from three mantras of the vedas. 1. jatavedase rik. from durga suktha yajur veda 2. gayathri mantra, rig veda 3. mrityunjaya mantra, yajur veda These three together are known as shatakshara vidya or shatakshara gayathri, as they have a 100 letters in them. This is the basis of srividya. " These are only some of the references quoted. There are many references.It is thus very clear that shrii vidya is totally vedic in origin .I also heard that the above three mantraas are said to represent the very essence of vedaas. so there should be no doubt about the vedic origins of shrii vidya however hard some western tantrics may try to argue. Moreover what is available to us of the Vedas now is only about 10% of what was available in the remote past! Some sections may still be 'secret' in some families. I remember seeing a book many years ago, of Shri Ganapati Muni's 'finding' sections of Rig Veda while in deep meditation in Gokarna.
Q: I almost meet with the insistence that a guru must initiate us in order that we may perform some of the devi poojas. With most of the traditional gurus being people of a particular community who guard these upaasana know-hows with utmost secrecy, I am feeling discouraged as I get the feeling that low castes will never get initiated.OR is there a way out?
A: A good Guru should not divide Shishyas by caste or sex. No where in vedas it is taught that mantras are not to be used by low caste people. Hindu system has formulated caste by the practice of profession and not merely by birth. Every hindu has the right to learn the sastras and mantras. If the disciple is true and devoted the Almighty will send a Guru for him to learn the mantras and sastras. So, for a start,let us be true,let us be devoted,let us have love for the universe,let us respect the elderslet us not speak ill of our neighboursRest assured is that JagadambA will jump to embrace you in a way that you can see for yourself, because She is "avyAja karuNA" - Honest compassion.
Significance of 108
The Indian Subcontinent rosary or set of mantra counting has 108 beads. 108 has been a sacred number in the Indian Subcontinent for a very long time. This number is explained in many different ways.
The ancient Indians were excellent mathematicians and 108 may be the product of a precise mathematical operation (e.g. 1 power 1 x 2 power 2 x 3 power 3 = 108) which was thought to have special numerological significance.
Powers of 1, 2, and 3 in math: 1 to 1st power=1; 2 to 2nd power=4 (2x2); 3 to 3rd power=27 (3x3x3). 1x4x27=108
Sanskrit alphabet: There are 54 letters in the Sanskrit alphabet. Each has masculine and feminine, shiva and shakti. 54 times 2 is 108.
Sri Yantra: On the Sri Yantra there are marmas where three lines intersect, and there are 54 such intersections. Each intersections has masculine and feminine, shiva and shakti qualities. 54 x 2 equals 108. Thus, there are 108 points that define the Sri Yantra as well as the human body.
9 times 12: Both of these numbers have been said to have spiritual significance in many traditions. 9 times 12 is 108. Also, 1 plus 8 equals 9. That 9 times 12 equals 108.
Heart Chakra: The chakras are the intersections of energy lines, and there are said to be a total of 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra. One of them, sushumna leads to the crown chakra, and is said to be the path to Self-realization.
Marmas: Marmas or marmastanas are like energy intersections called chakras, except have fewer energy lines converging to form them. There are said to be 108 marmas in the subtle body.
Time: Some say there are 108 feelings, with 36 related to the past, 36 related to the present, and 36 related to the future.
Astrology: There are 12 constellations, and 9 arc segments called namshas or chandrakalas. 9 times 12 equals 108. Chandra is moon, and kalas are the divisions within a whole.
Planets and Houses: In astrology, there are 12 houses and 9 planets. 12 times 9 equals 108.
Gopis of Krishna: In the Krishna tradition, there were said to be 108 gopis or maid servants of Krishna.
1, 0, and 8: 1 stands for God or higher Truth, 0 stands for emptiness or completeness in spiritual practice, and 8 stands for infinity or eternity.
Sun and Earth: The diameter of the sun is 108 times the diameter of the Earth.
Numerical scale: The 1 of 108, and the 8 of 108, when added together equals 9, which is the number of the numerical scale, i.e. 1, 2, 3 ... 10, etc., where 0 is not a number.
Smaller divisions: The number 108 is divided, such as in half, third, quarter, or twelfth, so that some malas have 54, 36, 27, or 9 beads.
Islam: The number 108 is used in Islam to refer to God.
Jain: In the Jain religion, 108 are the combined virtues of five categories of holy ones, including 12, 8, 36, 25, and 27 virtues respectively.
Sikh: The Sikh tradition has a mala of 108 knots tied in a string of wool, rather than beads.
Chinese: The Chinese Buddhists and Taoists use a 108 bead mala, which is called su-chu, and has three dividing beads, so the mala is divided into three parts of 36 each.
Stages of the soul: Said that Atman, the human soul or center goes through 108 stages on the journey.
Meru: This is a larger bead, not part of the 108. It is not tied in the sequence of the other beads. It is the quiding bead, the one that marks the beginning and end of the mala.
Dance: There are 108 forms of dance in the Indian traditions.
Pythagorean: The nine is the limit of all numbers, all others existing and coming from the same. ie: 0 to 9 is all one needs to make up an infinite amount of numbers.
We have listed below 108 Upanishads as per the list contained in the Muktikopanishad . We have arranged them in four categories according to the particular Veda to which each of them belong.
Rigveda(10): Aitareya , Atmabodha, Kaushitaki, Mudgala, Nirvana, Nadabindu, Akshamaya, Tripura, Bahvruka, Saubhagyalakshmi.
Yajurveda(50): Katha, Taittiriya , Isavasya , Brihadaranyaka, Akshi, Ekakshara, Garbha, Prnagnihotra, Svetasvatara, Sariraka, Sukarahasya, Skanda, Sarvasara, Adhyatma, Niralamba, Paingala, Mantrika, Muktika, Subala, Avadhuta, Katharudra, Brahma, Jabala, Turiyatita, Paramahamsa, Bhikshuka, Yajnavalkya, Satyayani, Amrtanada, Amrtabindu, Kshurika, Tejobindu, Dhyanabindu, Brahmavidya, YogakundalinI, Yogatattva, Yogasikha, Varaha, Advayataraka, Trisikhibrahmana, mandalabrahmana, Hamsa, Kalisantaraaa, Narayana, Tarasara, Kalagnirudra, Dakshinamurti, Pancabrahma, Rudrahrdaya, SarasvatIrahasya.
SamaVeda(16): Kena, Chandogya, Mahat, Maitrayani, Vajrasuci, Savitri, Aruneya, Kundika, Maitreyi, Samnyasa, Jabaladarsana, Yogacudaman, Avyakta, Vasudevai, Jabali, Rudrakshajabala.
Atharvaveda(32): Prasna , Mandukya, Mundaka, Atma, Surya, Narada-Parivrajakas, Parabrahma, Paramahamsa-Parivrajakas, Pasupatha-Brahma, Mahavakya, Sandilya, Krishna, Garuda, Gopalatapani, Tripadavibhuti-mahnarayana, Dattatreya, Kaivalya, NrsimhatapanI, Ramatapani, Ramarahasya, HayagrIva, Atharvasikha, Atharvasira, Ganapati, Brhajjabala, Bhasmajabala, Sarabha, Annapurna, TripuratapanI, Devi, Bhavana, SIta.

Prayer Hymns from the Vedas

Prayer Hymns from the Vedas
Rig Veda Hymns on 'One God'Idham Mitram Agnim Aahu atho;Dhivya Sah Suparnah Garuthman E'kam Sath Viprah Bahudhah Vadhanthi, Agnim;Yama Matharisvaanam Aahuh ------ Rig Veda - Verse --- I . 164 .46
They call Him (It) Indra, Mitra, Varuna, Agni; andHe is the heavenly nobly-winged Garuthman !To what is One, Sages give many a title, Agni,Yama, Matharisvan they call it !!
Aakaasat pathitham thoyam Yathaa gacchathi Saagaram Sarva Deva Namaskarah Kesavam prathigacchathi Ke'savam prathigacchathi Om nama iti Just as all the water that fall from the sky inescapably reach the sea,Let all salutations to all the Deities reach only Kesava ;Indeed they only reach Kesava.[Here "Kesava" stands for Paramãthma encompassing Brahma, Vishnu and Siva]
Vedic PrayersKaaye'na Vaachaa Manasendriyair VaaBhuddhyaathmanaa Vaa Prakrthe' Svabhaavaath Karomi Yadyat Sakalam ParasmaiNaarayanaayethi Samarpayaami I dedicate to the supreme person Naarayanaa all that I doby means of the body, words, mind, by the organs of action,the organs of knowledge and by the impulsion of nature.
Om ! Asatho' Maa Sath Gamaya- Thamaso' Maa Jyothirgamaya Mr.uthyo' Maa Amr.ruthamgamaya- Om! Saanthih: Saanthih: Saanthih: Lead me from the unreal to the Real -- From darkness [ignorance]to the Light [knowledge];- From death to Immortality.- Om Peace ! Peace !! Peace !!!
Om! Sahanaavavatu Sahanau BhunaktuSahaveeryam Karavaavah: Thejasvinaa Vadheethamastu Maa Vidvishaa Vahaih: Om! Shaanthih Shaanthih Shaanthih. Om!
May He, the Supreme Lord, protect us both,The teacher and the student. May He nourish us both.May our study be thorough and fruitful.May we not hate each other.Om ! Peace, Peace, Peace.
Om ! Bhadram Karnebhih: Shrunuyaama Devaah:Bhadram Pashyemaakshabhir Yajathraah: Sthirairangai Sthushthuvaagum Sastanoobhih:Yashema Devahitham Yadhaayuh: Svasthi Na Indhro Vriddhashravaah:Svasthi Nah Pooshaa Vishva Vedaah: Svasthi Nasthaakshyo Arishtanemih:Svasthi No Brihaspathir Dhadhaathu Om ! Shaanthi:, Shaanthi:, Shaanthi:. Om !
O' Ye Gods ! May we hear with our ears only what is auspicious.May we see with our eyes only what is auspicious.May we, who sing your praise,Live our allotted span of life in perfect health and vigor.May Indhra who is praised by the devotees,vouchsafe to us safety and well being.May the all known Pooshan grant us safety.May Garuda and Brihaspathi grant us well being.Om ! Peace, Peace, Peace.

sarvaDevata prayer
PRAYERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Guru Mantra
Gurur Bramha Gurur VishnuGurur Devo MaheswarahaGuru Shakshath Para BramhaThasmaisri Gurave NamahaGurave SarvalokanamBhishaje BhavaroginamNithye SarvadhiyanaamDhakshina Moorthaye Namahah!
Guru is Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord MaheswaraGuru is nothing but the Supreme Brahman devoid of attributes.That is the reason why we bow to the Guru.
sarvaDevata prayer
shriiman mahaa gaNaadhi pataye namaH .shrii sarasvatyai namaH .shrii gurave namaH .shrii maataa pitR^ibhyaaM namaH .shrii lakshmiinaaraayaNaabhyaaM namaH .shrii umaamaheshvaraabhyaaM namaH .ishhTa devataabhyo namaH .kula devataabhyo namaH .sthaana devataabhyo namaH .vaastu devataabhyaaM namaH .sarevebhyo devebhyo namo namaH ..avighnamastu .... AUM tatsat.h iti ..
Invocatory Kirtans
Jaya Ganesha Jaya Ganesha Jaya Ganesha paahimaamSri Ganesha Sri Ganesha Sri Ganesha rakshamaamJaya Saraswati Jaya Saraswati Jaya Saraswati paahimaamSri Saraswati Sri Saraswati Sri Saraswati rakshamaam
Maha Mrityunjaya MantraOm trayambakam yajaamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanamUrvaarukamiva bandhanaan mrityor muksheeya maamritaat.
Concluding Peace ChantsSarveshaam swasti bhavatu, sarveshaam shaantir bhavatu,Sarveshaam poornam bhavatu, sarveshaam mangalam bhavatu;Sarve bhavantu sukhinah, sarve santu niraamayah,Sarve bhadraani pashyantu, maakaschid duhkhabhaagbhavet;Asato maa sad gamayaTamaso maa jyotir gamayaMrityor maa amritam gamaya;Om poornamadah poornamidam poornaatpoornamudachyate,Poornasya poornamaadaaya poornamevaavashishyate.Om shaantih shaantih shaantih!
Meditation On Lord ShivaShaantam padmaasanasthamshashadharamakutam panchavaktram trinetram,Shoolam vajram cha khadgamparashumabhayadam dakshinaange vahantam;Naagam paasham cha ghantaamdamaruka sahitam chaankusham vaamabhaage,Naanaalankaara deeptamsphatika maninibham paarvateesham namaami.MEANING: I prostrate myself before the five-faced Lord of Parvati, who is adorned with various ornaments, who shines like the crystal jewel, who is seated peacefully in the lotus pose, with moon-crested crown, with three eyes, wearing trident, thunderbolt, sword and axe on the right side, who holds the serpent, noose, bell, damaru and spear on the left side, and who gives protection from all fear to His devotees.
Meditation On Sri ShankaracharyaPadmaaseenam prashantamyamaniratamaanan gaari tulya prabhaavam,Phaale bhasmaankitaambhasmita rujira mukhaam bhojanindeevaraaksham;Kambugreevam karaabhyaamavidtamurulasat pustakam jnaanamudraam,Vandyam geervaana mukhyairnatajana varadam bhaavaye shankaraaryam.MEANING: I meditate on Sri Shankaracharya who is seated in the lotus posture with Jnanamudra, who is calm, endowed with virtues like Yama, Niyama, etc., whose glory is as great as that of Lord Shiva, who wears the sacred ashes on the forehead, whose face resembles the blossomed lotus, with lotus-like eyes, possessing sacred books in hand, who is ever adored by people of high learning and wisdom, and who fulfils the desires of his devotees (who prostrate themselves before him).
Meditation On Lord DattatreyaMaalaakamandalu dharah karapadmayugmeMadhyastha paaniyugale damarutrishoolam;Adhyastha urdhva karayoh shubha shankhachakreVande tamatrivaradam bhujashatkayuktam.MEANING: I meditate on Lord Dattatreya, the son of Atri, who has six hands, who holds the rosary and water-vessel in two hands, with damaru and spear in the other two hands, and with conch and discus in the upper two hands.
Meditation On Lord GaneshaGajaananam bhootaganaadisevitamKapittha jamboophala saara bhakshitam;Umaasutam shoka vinaasha kaaranamNamaami vighneshwara paada pankajam.MEANING: I worship the lotus feet of Ganesha, the son of Uma, the destroyer of all sorrows, who is served by the host of gods and elementals, and who takes the essence of the kapittha-jarnbu fruit (fruit resembling the bilwa fruit).
Meditation On Lord SubramanyaShadaananam kumkumaraktavarnamMahaa matim divya mayoora vaahanam;Rudrasya soonum sura sainyanaathamGuham sadaaham sharanam prapadye.MEANING: I always take refuge in Lord Guha (Lord Subramanya) of six faces, who is of deep red colour and infinite knowledge, who has the divine peacock to ride on, the son of Lord Shiva and the leader of the army of the Devas.
LORD VISHNUHis Mantra is: Om Namo NarayanayaSuklambharadharam visnum sasi varnam caturbhujamPrasanna vadanam dhyayet sarvavighnopasantaye
Meditation On Sri KrishnaVamshee vibhooshita karaan navaneeradaabhaatPeetaambaraadaruna bimbaphalaa dharoshthaat;Poornendusundara mukhaad aravinda netraatKrishnaat param kimapi tattwam aham na jaane.MEANING: I know not any other Reality than the lotus-eyed Krishna with hands adorned with flute, looking like a heavy-laden cloud in lustre, wearing a yellow silk garment, with His lower lip like a ruddy bimba fruit, and with face shining like the full moon.
Meditation On Sri RamaDhyaayedaajaanubaaham dhritasharadhanushambaddhapadmaasanastham,Peetam vaaso vasaanam navakamala dala spardhinetramprasannam;Vaamaankaaroodhaseetaa mukhakamala milal lochanamneeradaabham,Naanaalankaara deeptam dadhatamuru jataa mandalamraamachandram.MEANING: One should meditate on Sri Ramachandra, with hands reaching the knees, holding the bow and arrows, seated in the locked-up lotus posture, wearing a yellow garb, with eyes vying with the newly-blossomed lotus petals, with a pleasant gait, who has Sita seated on His left thigh, who is blue like the clouds, who is adorned with all kinds of ornaments and having a big circle of Jata on the head.
Manthra Pushpam
It is customary to recite Manthra Pushpam, or a short version of it, at the conclusion of all major prayer rituals in the Temples and at home pooja functions. Often we offer flowers to the Deities at this time making some people to think that this is something to do with the flowers [pushpam].
The verses of Manthra pushpam is given in Yajurveda. It is actually a recitation about the origin and evolution of the natural forces like water, air, fire, earth, Sun and the stars and not just praising God.
Yopãm Pushpam Vedha - Pushpavãn Prajaavãn Pasumãn B'havathiChandramãpã vã Apãm Pusham - Pushpavãn Prajaavãn Pasumãn B'havathiYa Ye'vam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan Bhavathi1
Agnirvaa Aapaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYo Aghneraam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiAapovai Agner-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYa Yevam Veda - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi2
Vaayorvaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYo Vaayor-aayathanam vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiAapovai Vaayor-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYa Evam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi3
Asovvaitha pannapaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYo Mushyathapa -thaayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiAapovai Amushyathapa -thaayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYa Evam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi4
Chandramaavaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYach Chandramasa Aayathanam vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiAapovai Chandramasa Aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYa Evam Vedha - Yopaamaayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi5
Nakshathraanivaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYo Nakshathraanaa Apaam-aayathanam - Vedha Aayatha-navaan B'havathiAapovai Nakshathraanaa Aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYa Evam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi6
Parjanyovaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYaf: Parjanyasy-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiAapovai Parjanyasy-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYa Evam Vedha - Yopaam-aayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathi7
Samvathsarovaa Apaam-aayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYas Samvathsars Yaayathanam Vedha - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiAapovai Samvathsars Yaayathanam - Aayatha-navaan B'havathiYa Evam Vedha - Yopsu Naavam Prati Thishti tham Vedha - Prathyathi thishtathi8
The meaning of the verse is as follows: The world is all made of water and is the basic of everything and is worthy of our prayers. As water is cool so also the moon is cool like a flower of the water. He who understands this gets all prosperity [with progeny and cattle]. Fire is also a producer of this water and the air is a producer of the fire. As the sea water raises as vapor to the clouds and falls as rain to give us the warmth and prosperity, the Sun is related to the water. As we see the star [through astrological position] which determines the rain and prosperity, we see the relation of stars for all this prosperity through water. Each year, as we get the rainy season to get our rains, the year around seasons get importance. On this water the world revolves around like a boat sailing in the ocean and he who understands this gets all the prosperity.

Gayathri Mantra

The Gayatri Mantra
The vedic form of the famous Gayatri mantra:
Aum bhur-bhuvah-swah tat savitur varenyambhargo devasya dheemahi dhiyo yo nah Prachodayat.
Summary of the Mantra:
May we meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance.

Meaning of each letter in mantra:
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OM = Almighty GodBHOOR = Embodiment of vital or spiritual energyBHUVAHA = Destroyer of sufferingSWAHA = Embodiment of happinessTAT = That (indicating God)SAVITUR = Bright, luminous, like and sunVARENIYAM = Supreme, bestBARGO = Destroyer of sinsDEVASYA = DivineDHEEMAHI = May receiveDHIYO = IntellectYO = WhoNAHA = OurPRACHODAYAT = May inspire
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Gayatri is a Mantra(vedic hymn) which inspires righteous wisdom its meaning is that the Almighty God may illuminate our intellect which may lead us to righteous path. This is most important teaching. All the problems of a person are solved if he is endowed with the gift of righteous wisdom. Having endowed with far sighted wisdom, a man is neither entangled in calamity nor does he tread wrong path. Righteous wisdom stars emerging as soon as a methodical recitation of this Mantra is performed.
"May we meditate on the Glory of the Lord, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness, Who has created the universe, and Who is the embodiment of knowledge and light. May the Lord, enlighten our intellect in the right direction by destroying all our sins and ignorance."
The Gayatri Mantra is the form of eternal truth. It is the heart of all beings and the eternal Ved Mantra. Gayatri destroys the sins of the world. All the four Vedas have originated from this mantra:
This can be translated: Aum. Let us contemplate the spirit of the divine of the earth, the atmosphere and heaven. May that inspire our minds. Savitri is the Sun and this mantra is recited at the three junctions or twilight of the day. Here is described how the mantra Aum hums in the base or Muladhara chakra, and moves through seven stages to the chakra above the head Sahasrara.
Maha Vishnu describes Aum as consisting of the following. Bhur is existence, Bhuvah is the elements, Svah is the Atma of everything, Maha is greatness and light, Tat is Brahman (the absolute). Tapah is all knowledge, Satyam is supremacy and internal wisdom. This tantra connects the three letters of Aum to the seven worlds.
Tat, refers to the first cause of all substance, as fire in the circle of the sun and is supreme Brahman. Savituhu is the source of all living beings. Varenyam is the excellent one who receives adoration.
Bharga destroys sin. Devasya means it is full of light, while Dheemahi refers to knowledge being golden and always within the sun. Dhiyo means Buddhi. Yo stands for energy (tejas).
The mantra is divided into three sections of eight letters and four sections of six letters.
A dhyana (meditation) - Gayatri as having four faces, which are white, yellow, red and black. Yet the tantrik tradition has different views of the Gayatri. For example, in the Matrikabhedatantra, there is a couplet, which says a person who knows the Brahman (the absolute) is a Brahmin.
Gayatri is mother of Vedas. Sadhana of Gayatri mantra is the essence of all Vedas. Even God like Brahma mediates on and performs Jap of Gayatri at the time of twi-light.
Gayatri Jap performed daily for three years realizes God and like air, acquires the power of going where the person wants to go. Merely by offering water to the Sun and performing Jap of three thousand Gayatri mantra at the time of twilight, a person becomes adorable by God.
By Gayatri Sadhana the person may get salvation, wealth, victory in battle, and freedom from disease. A man may know all the four Vedas very well but all his labour goes waste if he does not know Gayatri mantra. A person who worships mantra other than Gayatri cannot get success even if he takes millions of birth.
Rishis, Saints say that there is no other mantra like Gayatri mantra in all the Vedas. Ved, yagya, dan (donation, charity), tap are not equivalent even to a small fraction of Gayatri mantra. Whether a man is pure or impure, he is sitting or walking, in whatever condition a wise man may be, he should perform Gayatri Jap. A man gets rid of all sins by this Jap. Nothing is greater than GAYATRI MANTRA in this as well as other loks for the success of daily work; fulfilment of desires and for development of tapas.
The following guidelines are provided for the Sadhaka:
In Bhavanopanishad, one witness within oneself the effulgent figure of Divine Mother with the different phases of the waxing and waning Moon.
The Devi is to be meditated upon as of a ruddy complexion, with eyes expansive, as an ocean overflowing with waves of grace, with noose, goad, arrows of flowers and a twig of sugar- cane in her hand, surrounded by Anima and other deities and ultimately as one´s own self.
1. Complete faith unflinching loyalty backed by a clear heart towards the deity is required for Sadhana.
2. Do not start Mantra Shakti under any pressure. Trust in God, kindness and patience should be the virtues of a Sadhaka.
3. Avoid harsh speech, lust, anger, restless thoughts, evil company and egoism. Do not get emotional. Mantras on hearsay should be avoided, as they must be authentic.
4. Sadhana done without any specific aim bears fruits early. In case you see any miracle, do not fear. Keep your WILL POWER strong and continue your Sadhana. All troubles will vanish.
5. Brahmacharya or celibacy should be observed during Sadhana. In case of failure, do not lose heart. Try it again and again and you will be crowned with success.
HOW MANTRAS ARE USEFUL:
One´s subconscious mind can help to find the solution through meditation and recitation of Mantras.
1.Purity of thoughts, words and deeds, sincerity and deep seated. Belief in repeating Mantras systematically and without any stress or strain on the brain or body is the keynotes for the efficacy of Mantras.
2. Concentrate and Meditate without having any desires in mind. The Mantra should be recited softly so as to be audible only to be person concerned and not to others. Mantras should be recited in a pleasing musical tone, which will help in concentration.
3.Continuous Sadhana will enable the Sadhaka to find solutions to the problems, attaining peace of mind, reducing mental strain.
4.The Sadhaka should have a light meal, hot and well cooked and in small quantity, as over eating leads to the excitement of the sensory organs which aggravate passions. Onions, Garlic and Meat have stimulating effects on the sensory organs and will do harm to the body than good. Intoxicates and smoking of any kind should be avoided. Lack of control in the diet is a great obstacle to progress. Small quantities of wholesome food purify the mind and a pure mind retains the memory of God.
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GAIN SHARP INTELLECT:The deity worshipped in the Gayatri Mantra is Savita or the Sun, hence the best day to do this ritual is Sunday. Through this Sadhana one can awaken all mental faculties and gain a sharp intellect and photographic memory. Even a child can be encouraged to try this practice for he can thus go on to excel in his studies and build an excellent career.
Early morning before sunrise have a bath and dress in yellow clothes. Fill a copper pot with water in it drop a few rice grain and flower petals. Face the morning sun. Raise the pot to the heart level and till it forward allowing the water to follow onto the ground gently. At the same time chant the Mantra seven times Udityam Jaatvedase Namah
RECOVER FROM ILLNESS-ALIMENT.This ritual is a real boon for those afflicted by bad diseases. A family member of a friend can perform this ritual for the person. On a Saturday night after 9 p.m. Wear red clothes and sit on a red mat facing south. Make a wooden platform in front and cover with red cloth. On it place a steel plate with a handful of rice grains on it. On this plate place Moong grains. Offer red Vermilion; rice grains, red flowers, incense and Ghee lamp on it. Take the Red Hakeek Rosary and put it around the Ratna. Next with water in the right palm and any wish you have to free yourself of any aliments. Let the water drop on the plate before you. Then without any count chant the Gayatri Mantra continuously for about 1 hour. Add at the end of the Gayatri Mantra Ayeim Aum Hum Namah
GET ONES WISHES FULFILLED:
This Sadhana can be done on a Sunday or a Friday from 5 a.m. To 8 a.m. After a bath wear yellows clothes and sits on a yellow mat facing east. On a covered wooden seat make a mound of rice grains dyed yellow. On these place a coconut. Tie a mouli (sacred red thread) around it. Apply a mark of red tilak. On the right side place red rose petals place a Divya and a Shankh. Offer on it incense, Ghee lamp, flowers rice grains, vermilion. Take water in your right palm and pledge your wish. Next Stand on the mat and chant one mala with Cheitanya rosary of this Gayatri Mantra adding to the last part of this Mantra with Shreem Shreem Shreem Shreem Namah.
GAYATRI MANTRA FOR ALL PURPOSES:Repetitions of the Gayatri Mantra for 125,000 times brings Siddhi. After the mantra has been done for the prescribed number of times, fire worship should be done with 12,000 ahutis of havan samagri with an offering of raw sugar, black sesame seeds (125gms) and ghee (250gms). After the Homa a small feast should be held for 12 girls of 8 years of age and one boy of 6 yrs old. The person after achieving this siddha of the mantra can use to heal physiological or psychological diseases, cure ill lucks and give victory over enemies.
FOR HEALING:Before touching the patient or giving any medicine, repeat one mala of Gayatri. After completing the mala (108 beads), give the patient medicine for the disease. If the patient is not taking any medication one can give water from a clean copper, brass, bronze or silver pot. Shake the water and repeat the mantra only once before giving the water to the patient. This water will have miraculous effect.
CURE DISEASES:The sick person should do the japa of Gayatri, after bathing, adding AING three times at the end of the mantra for disease related to aggravation of mucus and bile. Add HUNG three times at the end of the mantra for disease caused by aggravation of wind. The japa should be done 108 times in the early morning hours after bathing.
GOOD MEMORY AND MENTAL POWER:The japa of Gayatri mantra should be done facing east before sunrise, after bathing. The forehead should remain wet. This is accompanied by applying a thick paste of sandal wood. Gayatri mantra should be recited repeating the sound AUM three times before the mantra. Japa should be done daily either 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 or 11 malas. After doing the mala rub both palms together while reciting the mantra, then rub both hands on the forehead touching the place of the third eyes with both ring fingers while the right hand rubs the right side and the left hand the left side of the forehead, reaching up to the temples. Then bring the hands to the head, then to the eyes, ears, nose, cheeks, back of the neck, front of the neck, in that order. This exercise should be done in a slow rhythm. All the breath (no inhaling or exhaling while touching the starting point, third eye) until the end ( the front of the neck).
FOR ATTAINING WEALTH:At the end of the Gayatri mantra, repeat SHRING, the Lakshmi Bija, three times. 1 Mala (108 times) should be done everyday. All samagris used in worship should be yellow, and yellow food should be taken for the period japa is done. Use a yellow woolen rug, a mala of yellow haldi (tumeric root) beads, yellow pots, yellow flowers, and yellow prasad for offering. A pinch of saffron should be added in the kalash. The japa should be done in the early morning hours before sunrise.
DISPEL EVIL SPIRITS:An agnihotra (homa) should be done, and 108 ahutis of ordinary havan samagri should be offered to the fire. After the havan is done, the whitish gray ashes should be collected from the fire place and rubbed on the hands, feet, face, head, stomach and back of the person. The Gayatri mantra should be recited during the rubbing of the ashes. The evil spirit will vanish after one rubbing of the ashes. These ashes should be kept in a bottle and maybe used whenever needed by the attendants of the patient. They can be used on any other patients as well. And one should put ashes in ones hand and recite Gayatri mantra 11 times and keep on reciting while rubbing.
SNAKES SCORPIAN BITES:Ashes from sandal wood or peepal (Banyan wood), should be obtained after doing homa with 108 recitations of the Gayatri Mantra. The ashes should be collected in a blue bottle. One should observe the following method:
1. Check which nostril is working.2. Keep ashes in the hand in the same side as the dominant nostril.3. Recite Gayatri mantra, adding HUNG at the end, while meditating on Gayatri riding a horse. Recite the mantra 11 times.4. Rub the ashes while chanting the mantra:AUM BHUR BUVUH SWAHA TATSAVITRU VARENIYEMBHARGO DEVESYA DHEEMAHI DIYO YO NA PRACHODAYAT HUNG.5. Keep in another small bottle 10gms of mustard seeds made into paste. Recite the mantra 108 times while making the paste in a stone mortar. This paste should be made and stored like the ashes and used simultaneously or after rubbing the ashes. Take the paste when needed and apply it to the tips of all fingers, all toes, earlobes, navel, tip of the nose and forehead.
This chanting is considered to be especially GOOD on Fridays, on Navami, Chaturdasi, and Full Moon day-and during the nine days of Navaratri.
The Gayatri Mantra does not belong to any particular sect of worship or it is not restricted to any certain community. It is universal, for the whole world. It contains in it the culture not of any particular society, but the culture of humanity. The Gayatri Mantra is a treasure and heritage that belongs to the whole of humanity without exclusion.

Gayatri Mantra
The Mantra:AUM bhurbhuvaH svaH, AUM tat.h saviturvareNyaMbhargo devasya dhiimahI dhiyo yo naH prachodayAt
Summary of the Mantra:
O God, Thou art the Giver of Life, the Remover of pains and sorrows, the Bestower of happiness O Creator of the Universe, may we receive Thy Supreme Sin destroying light, May Thou guide our intellect in the right direction.
Meaning of each letter in mantra:
---------------------------------OM = Almighty GodBHOOR = Embodiment of vital or spiritual energyBHUVAHA = Destroyer of sufferingSWAHA = Embodiment of happinessTAT = That (indicating God)SAVITUR = Bright, luminous, like and sunVARENIYAM = Supreme, bestBARGO = Destroyer of sinsDEVASYA = DivineDHEEMAHI = May receiveDHIYO = IntellectYO = WhoNAHA = OurPRACHODAYAT = May inspire
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The Gayatri Mantra is the form of eternal truth. It is the heart of all beings and the eternal Ved Mantra. Gayatri destroys the sins of the world. All the four Vedas have originated from this mantra:
In addition rishis have created 24 other Gayatri mantras - Sakam Gayatri - ''with desire'' Gayatri. The 24 words of the Gayatri appear in the form of the 24 Divine Shaktis.
1. Ganesh Gayatri: The repetition of this mantra is done for the destruction of obstacles and to succeed in difficult tasks.
Om Eka Dandhaya VidmaheVakratundaya DhimahiTanno tantihi Prachodayat
2. Vishnu Gayatri: To develop sustaining power, this mantra is used.
Om Narayanaya VidmaheVasudevaya DhimahiTanno Vishunha Prachodayat
3. Shiv Gayatri: To invoke auspiciousness, That is to have pure thoughts and high spiritual feelings, this mantra is used.
Om Panchavaktraya VidmaheMahadevaya DhimahiTanno Rudraha Prachodayat
4. Brahma Gayatri: To increase productiveness, that is to increase the power of creative shakti, this mantra is used.
Om Chaturmukhaya VidmaheHansa Rudraaya DhimahiTanno Brahma Prachodayat
5. Rama Gayatri: This mantra is used to establish proper conduct and ethical behavior.
Om Daasharthaye VidmaheSita Vallabhaya DhimahiTanno Ramahi Prachodayat
6. Krishna Gayatri: To bring dynamic energy into one's lify in order to be able to do anything, intense sadhana is done for this Divine power with this mantra.
Om Devaki Nandanaya VidmaheVasudevaya DhimahiTanno Krishna Prachodayat
7. Indra Gayatri: To ward off any form of attack, intense sadhana is done for this Divine shakti using this mantra.
Om Sahasranetraya VidmaheVajrahastaya DhimahiTanno Indra Prachodayat
8. Hanuman Gayatri: When there is a lack of fulfilling one's duty within oneself, then this mantra is used.
Om Anjanisutaya VidmaheVayuputraya DhimahiTanno Marutih Prachodayat
9. Surya Gayatri: Worship with this mantra is very beneficial for curing grievous diseases.
Om Bhaskaraya VidmaheDivakaraya DhimahiTanno Suryah Prachodayat
10. Chandra Gayatri: For the removal of suffering and to get peace from dejection and worries, this mantra has been used for the worship of this Divine Shakti.
Om Shirputraya VidmaheAmrit Tatvaya DhimahiTanno Chandrah Prachodayat
11. Yum Gayatri: This is universal prayer to gain fearlessness from death.
Om Putryaya VidmaheMahakalaya DhimahiTanno Yumahah Prachodayat
12. Varun Gayatri: To develop sweetness and melodiousness at all levels, in speech, action, dealing with others, etc.., this mantra is used.
Om Jalbimbaya VidmaheNeel Purshaya DhimahiTanno Varunah Prachodayat
13. Narayana Gayatri: In order to establish discipline and make people listen to orders, one concentrates on this mantra.
Om Narayanaya VidmaheVisudevaya DhimahiTanno Narayanah Prachodayat
14. Nrishinga Gayatri: This mantra is used in order to acquire this Divine Shakti, which has shown itself to be successful in increasing our efforts and in acquiring bravery.
Om Ugranrishinghaye VidmaheVajrankhaya DhimahiTanno Nrishinghaha Prachodayat
15. Durga Gayatri: This mantra is used to acquire this Divine Shakti, which is used to gain victory over enemies, attackers and obstacles.
Om Girijayei VidmaheShiva Priyayei DhimahiTanno Durga Prachodayat
16. Laxmi Gayatri: This is the one Shakti believed to help in acquiring wealth, status, greatness, and fame; therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this Shakti.
Om Maha Laxmayei VidmaheVishnupriyayei DhimahiTanno Laxmi Prachodayat
17. Radha Gayatri: This is a unique Shakti to fill the activities with the feelings of Divine Love; therefore, this mantra is used to invoke this Shakti.
Om Vrishbhaanujayei VidmaheKrihsnpriyayei DhimahiTanno Radha Prachodayat
18. Sita Gayatri: To develop the Shakti of penance, it is very necessary to do worship with this mantra.
Om Janak Nandiniyei VidmaheBhumijayei DhimahiTanno Sita Prachodayat
19. Saraswati Gayatri: Learned scholars have said that the use of this mantra can help to increase the Shakti of the intellect and mental sharpness.
Om Saraswateyei VidmaheBrahmaputriye DhimahiTanno Devi Prachodayat
20. Agni Gayatri: This is a famous mantra used to bring effulgence into the life/force of the body and in every activity of love.
Om Mahajwalyei VidmaheAgnidevaya DhimahiTanno Agnih Prachodayat
21. Prithvi Gayatri: This mantra is considered useful in strengthening one's Shakti to remove wavering of resolve and in bringing steadfastness.
Om Prithvi Devayei VidmaheSahasramurtayei DhimahiTanno Prithvi Prachodayat
22. Tulsi Gayatri: To remove selfishness, increase selflessness, and make doing selfless service the goal of one's life, this mantra is very helpful.
Om Tulsayei VidmaheVishnu Priyayei DhimahiTanno Vrinda Prachodayat
23. Hansa Gayatri: To awaken discrimination, this is a very powerful mantra.
Om Param Hansaye VidmaheMahahansaye DhimahiTanno Hansah Prachodayat
24. Hayegriva Gayatri: When one is surrounded by fear on all four sides and is in need of courage, then this mantra is used.
Om Vanishavaraye VidmaheHayegrivaye DhimahiTanno Hayegrivah Prachodayat.

Gayatri Mantra
Om Kathyayanaya VidhmaheKanya Kumari DheemaheTanno Durgya Prachodayaath !
The Indian system of beliefs refers to the female aspect of divinity as Shakti - or the manifestation of energy. Parvati - the consort of Shiva or Lakshmi the consort of Vishnu are enshrined in temples and all over India. Some of these shrines are referred to as Shakti Peethams, (or the sites where the parts of Sati's body fell as in the legend of Daksha's yagna). Others are ancient shrines closely tied to local legends and beliefs.
Shakti, the mother Goddess, also known as Ambaa (mother), or Devi (Goddess) is considered to be the personification of Cosmic Energy in its dynamic form. It is believed that Shakti is the power and energy with which the Universe is created, preserved, destroyed and recreated (by the trinity of Hinduism Bhrahma, Vishnu and Shiva).
Shakti is worshipped in several forms. As Rajarajeswari or Kamakshi, she is the Universal mother. As Uma or Parvati, she is the gentle consort of Shiva. As Meenakshi - she is the queen of Shiva. As Durga, she rides the tiger, and bears weaponry. In the angry and terrifying form of Kaali, she destroys and devours all forms of evil. As Kaali, she is also the personification of time, her dark form being symbolic of future which is beyond our knowledge. Shakti is the mother of Skanda and Ganesha.
Shakthi Peethams are centers of Shakti worship, representing sites related to the legend of Daksha Yagna, Shiva and Sati his consort. Belief has it that Shiva performed the rudra tandava dance, carrying the dead body of his consort Sati. The Universe unable to bear the fury of the dance requested Vishnu to intervene, and Vishnu used is chakra to tear the body into several pieces, and bring down the fury of Shiva's tandavam. The severed pieces of Sati's body are believed to have landed in several spots across the region, and these are referred to as Shakti Peethams.
Belief in Shakti or the feminine aspect of Divinity is an integral (and popular) element of the religious fabric of the entire subcontinent. Female guardian deities are revered in all parts of India. The Shakta Agama deals with the worship protocol adhered to in Devi temples. There is a shrine to Shakti, or the consort of Shiva in virtually all Saivite temples throughout the subcontinent.
Tantric practices involving chants, gestures and yantras (geometric shapes) also govern the worship of Shakti. Local forms of Shakti, not conforming to Agamic or Tantric rules are also widely prevalent throughout the length and breadth of the region.
In the Tamil speaking region, Ambaal - Amman temples and shrines in Saivite temples as well as Maariamman temples are highly prevalent, as are the Bhagawati temples in Kerala. Kaali and Durga are popular deities in the state of Bengal. Kaali is also revered as an exponent of dance, defeated in the art only by Shiva at Tiruvaalangaadu (and in another legend at Chidambaram).
The Kamakhya Devi temple in Assam as well as the Ambaji temple in Gujarat have been popular centers of Shakti worship. The Vaishnao Devi temple in the northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir as well as the Kanyakumari temple in the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent have both been centers of Shakti worship for centuries.
The Kalighat Kali temple in Calcutta in Bengal, is one of the most visited temples in Eastern India, and is regarded as one of the Shakti Peethams of the Indian subcontinent.
The Bhagawati temple at Kodungallur in Kerala is an ancient one, enshrining Kali - also believed to be a manifestation of Kannagi of the celebrated Tamil epic Silappadikaram.
Chamundeswari Temple built at Chamundi hills near Mysore enshrines Chamundeswari the tutelary deity of the Maharajahs of Mysore. The Kamakshiamman shrine at Maangaadu near Chennai is an ancient temple and a popularly visited one. Here is a collection of Shiva temples in Tamilnadu where the Amman (Ambaal or Devi) shrine is of significance.
The Maariamman shrine at Samayapuram near Tiruchirappalli in Tamilnadu is an ancient one, attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over the state.
Mangala Gowri temple at Gaya This Upa Shakti Peetha temple enshrining Devi at Gaya is a center of tantric worship. Mookambika - Kollur: Rich in legend and tradition, this temple at Kollur is closely associated with Adi Sankaracharya. Harashat mata Temple at Abhaneri: In the village of Abhaneri near Udaipur are several archeological remains from the yesteryears.