Medu Suktam

Om Medha Devi Jushhamaa Naa Na Aagaa Vishvaachi Bhadraa Sumanas Yamaanaa
Tvayaa Jushhtaa Nudamaanaa Duruktaan Brahad Vadema Vidathe Suviiraaha

May the all pervasive Goddess of intelligence who is happy with us, who brings prosperity and kindness, visit us
Oh Goddess we were indulging in futile gossip before your visit but now by your grace we got the talent to speak like disciples

Tvayaa Jushhta Rishhir Bhavati Devi Tvayaa Brahmaa Aagatshrii Ruta Tvayaa
Tvayaa Jushhta Schitram Vindate Vasu Saano Jushhasva Dravino Na Medhe

Oh Goddess admired by you, one becomes a Rishi, one becomes the knower of Brahma and attains an abundance of wealth
I pray to that Goddess of intelligence to grant us the various forms of wealth

Medhaam Ma Indro Dadaatu Medhaam Devi Sarasvati
Medhaam Me Ashvinaa Vu Bhaavaadhattaam Pushhka Rasrajaa

May Lord Indra grant us the inner knowledge, may Goddess Sarasvati grant us intelligence
May the two Ashwins, wearing garlands made of Lotus flowers, grant us wisdom

Apsara Suchayaa Medhaa Gandhar Veshhu Cha Yanmanaha
Devim Medhaa Sarasvati Saamaam Medhaa Surabhir Jushhataam Svaahaa

Grant us that intelligence for this, our Apsara
Let the divine intelligence awaken in us which spreads at the Vedic law and has fragrance

Aamaam Medhaa Surabhirr Vishvaruupaa Hiran Yavarnaa Jagatii Jagamyaa
Uurja Svatii Paya Saa Pinva Maanaa Saamaam Medhaa Supratiikaa Jushhantaam

The one who grants intelligence, the one who spreads like perfume, the one who bears the golden letters, the one who is immortal, may that Goddess be kind to us
Oh Medha Devi, who is with a glowing countenance, whom seekers of Truth pursue, who is the seat of strength, who brings us up with milk and other wealth, come and be kind to us

Mayi Medhaam Mayi Prajaam Mayya Gnistejo Dadhaatu
Mayi Medhaam Mayi Prajaam Mayi Indra Indri Yam Dadhaatu
Mayi Medhaam Mayi Prajaam Mayi Suuryo Bhraajo Dadhaatu

May the Fire God grant us the intelligence and the glow of the vedic chanting, may Lord Indra grant us intelligence and the strength arising from the control of one’s senses, may the Sun God grant us intelligence and the strength to create fear in the enemy’s heart.

Vagdevi Cha Vidmahe Bramha Patni Cha Dhimahi Thanno Vani Prachodayat

May we realize the Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. Let us meditate on the spouse of Lord Brahma and may Goddess Sarasvati enlighten us.

Moola Mantra

 Aum Sat Chitananda Parabrahma
Purushotama Paramatma
Sri Bhagavati Sametha
Sri Bhagavate Namaha
Hari Aum Tat Sat 

Lalita Sahasranama Stotram

Lalita Sahasranama Stotram

Lalita sahasranama is a sacred Hindu text for the worshippers of the Goddess
Lalita Devi, i.e. the Divine Mother, in the form of her and the male gods'
feminine power, Shakti. Lalita is the Goddess of bliss, an epithet for
Parvati. Etymologically "Lalita" means "She Who Plays".
The names are organised as in a hymn, i.e. in the way of stotras. This hymn
occurs in the Brahmanda Purana. It is a dialogue between Hayagriva, a minor
incarnation (avatara) of Vishnu and the great sage Agastya.

The Lalita Sahasranama is held as a sacred text for the worship of the Divine
Mother, Lalita (and is also used in the worship of Durga, Kali, Lakshmi,
Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc.. It is a principal text of Shakti worshippers.
Lalita Sahasranama names the various attributes of the Divine Mother, and all
these names are organised in the form of a hymn. This Sahasranama is used in
various modes for the worship of the Divine Mother. Some of the modes of
worship are parayana (Recitations), archana, homa etc.

Lalita Sahasranama is famous for the internal organization of its text and the
rhythmic sound vibrations associated with its verbal audio recitation that its
rendering can produce. Usually, in a sahasranama, if the same name repeats,
the commentators use their scholarship and inspiration to give different
meanings to different occurrences of the same name. Lalita sahasranma has the
unique distinction, among all the sahasranamas, of not repeating even a single
name. Further, in order to maintain the metre, sahasranamas use the artifice
of adding words like tu, api, ca, and hi, which are only conjunctions not
necessarily needed for the meaning except in rare cases of interpretation.
Lalita sahasranama has again the unique distinction of not having even a
single such innocuous word in its texture.

Every letter and word of the Lalita Sahasranamam is protected from
interpolation, mutilation etc. through axioms called CHALARNA SUTRAS or
PARIBHASHA SUTRAS in a manner similar to as the Vedas are protected through
various methods like - padam, kramam, ghanam etc. The pronunciation of
individual words is to be done with care to ensure that there is no
distortions in the meaning of the words. The whole hymn is a string of Mantras
with hidden esoteric meanings. The sahasranama is an esoteric text and many
meanings are attributable to each of these names; as many as sixteen meanings
are known to be applicble for some names. Extensive commenteries have been
written on the Lalita Saharanamam and a notable translation of an authentic
commentary is "Lalita-Sahasranama with Bhaskararaya's Commentary "(Translated
Into English) By: R. Ananthakrishna Sastry Published by The Theosophical
Publishing House, Adyar, Chennai. and another by Dr. C Suryanarayana murthy
published by Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Mumbai.

Simply chanting Lalita Sahasranama as a daily practice is intended to give
relief and create a mind free of tensions, devoted to other living beings in
the world, inculcate sincere love, unity, progressing to see divinity in all
fellow beings and overcome hatred and animosity towards our enemies. Among the
many hymns, mantras and devotional songs available, the Lalita Sahasranama is
specially suitable for worship at all times and also at particular times like
morning, evening or night. The Sahasranama is to be chanted in Sanskrit to
obtain full benefits of its the rhythmic sound vibrations and with a
conemplation on the meaning of each nama alongside with the recitation to
obtain desired benefits.

While Sahasranamas giving material well-being and salvation are prescribed for
all castes and in all stages of life, Lalita Sahasranama is generally
prescribed for all for obtaining Divine grace for fulfilment of human desires.
It is recommended that the Sahasranamama be chanted a number of times every
daily or at least once every day or at least on important occasions like,
during the summer and winter solstices, on Birth one's own, one's spouse's,
and one's children's birthdays, on Navami (the 9th or 14th day of the bright
fortnight), and on Fridays, and all auspicious occasions. This Sahasranama may
be recited especially on the Purnammi(Full-Moon) Day, as one meditates upon
Mother Lalita as seated within the disc of the Moon

Prayoga and Phalasruti detail out the method of worship and the benefits
accuring from the worship theron. The phalashruti on Lalita Sahasranama given
in a chapter following the Laita Sahasranama in the Brahmanda Purana,

Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature death,
will provide a long and contended healthy life, will give relief to fever and
headache.
Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the atmosphere
will be purified. Each nerve in our body will be invigorated and subtle
energies will be awakened in the person.
It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while chanting Sree
Lalitha Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency and will have children
This hymn may be recied instead of various expiatory rituals.
Devi is believed to protect those who recite this hymn daily from dangers and
from attacks by enemies.
Daily recitation of the Sahasranama is believed to augment prosperity,
eloquence and fame.
Recitation on every Friday of a week for prosperity.
The Practice of chanting the Sahasranama is open to all and not restricted to
any particular denomination or caste or creed who are who have faith and
devotion for worship of the Devi
There are many Sahasranamas dedicated to Devi including Gangastava,
Bhavanistava, Gayatristava, Kalistava, Lakshmistava, Sarasvatistava,
Rajarajeshvaristava, Balastava, Syamalastava and Lalitastava. Of these Lalita
Sahasranama is held the sacred to Lalita Devi and Shakti Worship.
There are some basic rules that protect the words used in the Lalitha
Sahasranama; to have a short glimpse of a few of these rules the following
link is provided.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sahasranama

Sree Lalitha Sahasranama Stotram
(to be read on Friday's)

Om Iem Hrim Shreem Srematrenamah

Asyashrilalita sahasranama stotra mahamantrasya, vashinyadi vagdevata
rushayah anushtup chandaha shree lalita parameshari devata shrimadvagbhava
kutetibijam madhyakuteti shaktih shaktinyasam karanyasancha kuryat mama
shree lalita parameshari prasada sidhyardhe jape viniyogah


DHYANAM
Sinduraruna vigragam, trinayanam, manikyamaoli spharat
Taranayaka shekharam, smitamukhim, aapinavakshoruham
Panibhyam, alipurnaratna chashakam, raktotpalam bibhratim
Saomyam ratna ghatasdha raktacharanam dhyayetparamanbikam

Arunam karuna tarangitakshim
Dhruta pashankusha pushpa banachapam
Animadibhi ravrutam mayukhai
Rahamityeva vibhavaye, bhavanim

Dhyayetpadmasanasdham vikasita
Vadanam padmapatrayatakshim
Hemabham pitavastram karakalita
Lasadhemapadmam varangim
Sarvalankarayuktam satata mabhayadam
Bhaktanamram bhavanim
Shree vidyam shantamurtim sakala suranutam
Sarvasanpatpradatrim

Sakunkuma vilepana malikachunbi sasturikam
Samandahasi tekshenam sasharachapa pashankusham
Asheshajana mohini marunamalya bhushanbaram
Japakusuma bhasuram japavidhao smaredanbikam

Sree-mata shree maha-ragyni shreematsinha-saneshvaree
Chidagni kunda-sanbhuta deva-karya samudyata - 1
Udyadbanu saha-srabha chatur-bahu saman-vita
Raga-svarupa pashadya krodha-karanku-shojvala - 2

Mano-rupekshu kodanda pancha tanmatra sayaka
Nijaruna prabha-pura majabhramhanda mandala - 3

Chanpaka shoka punnaga saogandhika lasatkacha
Kuruvinda mani shrenee kanatkotira mandita - 4

Ashtami chandra vibhraja dalikasdhala shobhita
Mukha-chandra kalankabha mruga-nabhi visheshaka - 5

Vadanas-mara mangalya gruhatorana chillika
Vaktra-lakshmi pari-vaha chalan-minabha lochana - 6

Nava-chanpaka pushpabha nasa-danda virajita
Tarakanti tiraskari nasa-bharana bhasura - 7

Kadanba manjari klupta karna-pura mano-hara
Tatanka yugali-bhuta tapa-nodupa mandala - 8

Padma-raga shila-darsha pari-bhavi kapolabhuh
Nava-vidruma binbashree nyakkari radanachada - 9

Shudha vidyankurakara dvijapankti dvayojvala
Karpura-vitikamoda samakarsha digantara - 10

Nijasanlapa madhurya vinirbhastitakachapi
Mandasmita prabhapura majatkamesha manasa - 11

Anakalita sadrusya chubuka shree virajita
Kamesha bada mangalya sutra-shobhita kandhara - 12

Kanakangada keyura kamaniya bhujanvita
Ratnagrai-veya chintakalola mukta phalanvita - 13

Kameshvara prema-ratna mani prati-panastani
Nabhyalavala romali lata phala kuchadvaei - 14

Lakshya romalata bharata samunneya madhyama
Stana-bhara dalanmadhya patta-bandha-valitraya - 15

Arunaruna kaostunbha vastra bhasvatkatitati
Ratna kinkinikaramya rashanadama bhushita - 16

Kamesha-gynata saobhagya marda-voru dvayanvita
Manikya makuta kara janudvaya virajita - 17

Endra-gopa parikshipta smaratunabha janghika
Guda-gulpha kurma prushtajaeishnu prapadanvita - 18

Nakhadidhiti sanchanna samajana tamoguna
Padadvaya prabhajala parakruta saroruha - 19

Shinjanamani mangira mandita shrepadanbuja
Marali mandagamana maha-lavanya shevadhih - 20

Sarvaruna navadyangi sarvabharana bhushita
Shiva-kameshvarankasdha shiva svadhinavallabha - 21

Sumeru shrunga-madhyasdha shreemannagara naeika
Chintamani gruhantahsdha pancha bramga sanasdhita - 22

Mahapadmatavi sansdha kadanba vanavasinee
Sudha sagara madhyasdha kamakshi kamadaeinee - 23

Devarshigana sanghata stuyamanatma-vaibhava
Bhandasura vadhodyukta-shakti-sena samanvita - 24

Sanpatkari samaruda sindhura vrajasevita
Asvarudadhishtitasva koti bhiravruta - 25

Chakra-raja radharudha sarva-yudha parishkruta
Geya-chakra radha-ruda mantrini parisevita - 26

Kiri-chakra radha-rudha dandanadha puraskruta
Jvalamalinikakshipta mahni prakara madhyaga - 27

Bhandasainya vadhodyukta shakti vikrama harshita
Nitya parakra matopa nireekshana samutsaka - 28

Bhanda-putra vadhodyukta balavikrama nandita
Mantrinyanba virachita vishangavadhatoshita - 29

Vishukra pranaharana varahi viryanandita
Kameshvara mukhaloka kalpita shreganeshvara - 30

Maha-ganesha nirbhinna vighnayantra praharshita
Bhanda-surendra nirmukta shastra pratyastra varshini - 31

Karanguli nakhotpanna narayana dashakrutih
Mahapashupatastragni nirdagdha surasainika - 32

Kameshvarastra nirdagda sabhandasura shunyaka
Bramhependra mahendradi devasansdhutavaibhava - 33

Haranetragni sandagdakama sanjivanaoshadhih
Shreemadvagbhavakutaika svarupa mukhapankaja - 34

Kantadhah-kati paryanta madhyakuta svarupinee
Shakti-kutaikatapanna katyadhobhaga dharinee - 35

Mulamantratmika mulakutatraya kalebara
Kulamrutaikarasika kulasanketapaline - 36

Kulangana lulantasdha kaolinee kulayogini
Akula samayantasdha samayachara tatpara - 37

Muladharaika nilaya bramhagrandhi vibhedini
Manipurantarudita vishnugrandhi vibhedine - 38

Aagyna-chakrantaralasdha rudra-grandhi vibhedini
Sahasraranbujaruda sudhasarabhivarshinee - 39

Tatillata samaruchi shatchakropari sansdhita
Mahashakti-kundalini bisatantu taniyasi - 40

Bhavani bhavanagamya bhavaranya kutarika
Bhadrapriya bhadra-murti rbhakta-saobhagyadaeini - 41

Bhakta-praya bhakta-gamya bhakti-vashya bhaya-paha
Shanbhavi sharadaradhya sharvani sharmadaeini - 42

Shankari shrikari sadhvi sarachandra nibhanana
Shatodari shantimati niradhara niranjana - 43

Nirpepa nirmala nitya nirakara nirakula
Nirguna nishkala shanta nishkama nirupaplava - 44

Nityamukta nirvikara nisprapancha nirashraya
Nitya-shudha nitya-budha niravadya nirantara - 45

Nishkarana nishkalanka nirupadhirnirishvara
Niraga ragamadhani nirmada madanashini - 46

Nishchinta nirahankara nirmoha mohanashinee
Nirmama mamatahantri nishpapa papanashini - 47

Nishkrodha krodhashamani nirlobha lobhanashini
Nisandhaya sanshayaghni nirbhava bhavanashini - 48

Nirvikalpanirabadha nirbheda bhedanashini
Nirnasha mrutyumadhani nishkriya nishparigraha - 49

Nistula nilachikura nirapaya niratyaya
Durlabha durgama durga dukha-hantri sukhaprada - 50

Dushta-dura duracharashamani doshavarjita
Sarvagyna sandrakaruna samanadhika varjita - 51

Sarva-shaktimaei sarvamangala sadgatiprada
Sarveshvari sarvamaei sarvamantrasvarupini - 52

Sarva-yantratmika sarvatantrarupa manonmani
Mahishvari mahadivi mahalakshmi rmrudapriya - 53

Maharupa mahapujya mahapataka nashini
Mahamaya magasatva mahashaktirmaharatih - 54

Mahabhoga mahaishvarya mahavirya mahabala
Maha-bhudirmahasirdhirmahayogeshvareshvari - 55

Mahatantra mahamantra mahayantra mahasana
Mahayaga kramaradya mahabhairava pujita - 56

Maheshvara mahakalpa mahatandava sakshini
Mahakamesha mahishi mahatripurasundari - 57

Chatushashtyupacharadya chatushashti kalamaei
Mahachatushashtikoti yogini ganasevita - 58

Manuvidya chandra vidya chandramandala madhyaga
Charu rupacharuhasa charuchandra kaladhara - 59

Charachara jagannadha chakraraja niketana
Parvati padmanayana padmarga samaprabha - 60

Panchapretasanasina panchabramha svarupini
Chinmaei paramananda vigynanaghanarupini - 61

Dhyanadhyatru dhyeyarupa dharmadharma vivarjita
Vishvarupa jagarini svapanti taijasatmika - 62

Supta pragynatmika turya sarvavasdhavivarjita
Prushtikartri bramharupa goptri govindarupini - 63

Sanharini rudrarupa tirodhanakarishvari
Sadashivanugrahada panchakrutya parayana - 64

Bhanumandala madhyasdha bhairavi bhagamalini
Padmasana bhagavati padmanabha sahedari - 65

Unmesha nimishotpanna vipanna bhuvanavalih
Sahasrashirshavadana sahasrakshi sahasrapat - 66

Aabramhakitajanani varvashrama vidhaeini
Nijagyna rupanigama punyapunya phalaprada - 67

Shruti simanta sirurikruta padabja dhulika
Sakalagama sandoha shukti sanputa maoktika - 68

Purushardhaprada purna bhogini bhuvaneshvari
Anbika nadi nidhana paribramhendra sevita - 69

Narayani nadarupa namarupa vivarjita
Hrinkari hrimati hrudya heyopadeyavarjita - 70

Rajarajarchita ragyni ramya rajivalochana
Ranjani ramani rasya ranarkinkini mekhala - 71

Rama rakenduvadana ratirupa ratipriya
Rakshakari rakshasaghni rama ramanalanpata - 72

Kamya kamakalarupa kadanba kusumapriya
Kalyani jagatikanda karunarasasagara - 73

Kalavati kalalapa kanta kadanbari priya
Varada vamanayana varunimadavihvala - 74

Vishvadhika vidavidya vindhyachala nivasini
Vidhatri vidajanani vishnu maya vilasini - 75

Kshetra-svarupa kshetreshi kshetrakshetragynapalini
Kshaya-vrudhi vinirmukta kshetrapala smarchita 76

Vijaya vimala vandya mandaru janavatsala
Vagvadini vamakeshi vahni mandala vasini - 77

Bhaktimatkalpalatika pashupasha vimochani
Sanhruta sheshapashanda sadachara pravartika - 78

Tapatrayagni santapta samahladana chandrika
Tatuni tapasaradhya tanumadhya tamo-paha - 79

Chiti statpadalakshyardha chidekarasa rupini
Svatyanandalavibhuta bramhadyananda santatih - 80

Parapratyakchitirupa pashyanti paradevata
Madhyama vaikharirupa bhaktamanasa hansika - 81

Kameshari prananadi krutagyna kamapujita
Shrungararasa sanpurna jaya jalandharasdhita - 82

Odyana pita nilaya nindu mandala vasini
Rahoyaga kramaradhya rahastarpana tarpata - 83

Sadyah prasadini vishvasakshini sakshivarjita
Shadanga devata yukta shadgunya paripurita - 84

Nityaklinna nirupama nirvana sukhadaeini
Nitya shodashika rupa shree kantardha sharirini - 85

Prabhavati prabha rupa prasidha parameshari
Mulaprakruti ravyakta vyaktavyakta svarupini - 86

Vyapini vividhakara vidya vidya svarupini
Mahakameshanayana kumudahlada kaomudi - 87

Bhaktahardhatamobheda bhanumadbanu santatih
Shivaduti shivaradhya shivamurtishivankari - 88

Shivapriya shivapara shishteshta shishta-pujita
Aprameya svaprakasha manovachamagochara - 89

Chichakti shchetanarupa jadashakti jadatmika
Gayatri vyahruti sandhya dvijabrunda nishemita - 90

Tatvasana tatvamaei panchakoshantarah sdhita
Nisima mahima nitya-yaovana madashalini - 91

Madagharnita raktakshi madapatala gandabhuh
Chandana drava digdhangi chanpeya kusumapriya - 92

Kushala komalakara kurukulla kuleshvari
Kulakundalaya kaolamarga tatpara sevita - 93

Sumara gananadhanba tushtih pushtirmati dhrutih
Shanti spastimati mantirnandini vignanashini - 94

Tejovati trinayana lolakshi kamarupini
Malini hansini mata malayachala vasini - 95

Sumukhi nalini subhru shobhana suranaeika
Karikanti kantimati kshobhini sukshmarupini - 96

Vajreshvari vamadevi vayovasdha vivarjita
Sideshvari sidhavidya sidhamata yashasvini - 97

Vishudichakra nilaya raktavarna trilochana
Khatvangadi praharana vadanaika samanvita - 98

Payasanna priya tvaksdha pashuloka bhayankari
Amrutadi mahashakti sanvruta dakinishvari - 99

Anahatabjanilaya shyamabha vadanadvaya
Danshtrojvalakshamaladi dhara rudhira sansdhita - 100

Kalaratryadishaktyao-ghavruta snigdhao-dana priya
Mahavirendra varada rakinyanba svarupini - 101

Manipurabja nilaya vadanatraya sanyuta
Vajradikayudhopeta dayaryadibhiravruta - 102

Rakta-varna mansanishta gudanna pritamanasa
Samsta bhakta sukhada lakinyanba svarupini - 103

Svadhishtananbujagata chaturvaktra manohara
Shuladyayudha sanpanna pitavarna tigarvita - 104

Medhonishta maduprita bandinyadi samanvita
Dadyannasakta hrudaya kakini rupadharini - 105

Muladharanbujarudha panchavaktrasdhi sanpdhita
Ankushadi praharana varadadi nishevita - 106

Mudgaodanasaktachitta sakinyanba svarupini
Aagynachakrabja nilaya shuklavarna shadanana - 107

Majasansdha hansavati mukhyashakti samanvita
Haridranai karasika hakinirupa dharini - 108

Sahasradala padmasdha sarvavarnopashobhita
Sarvayudhadharashukla sansdhita sarvatomukhi - 109

Sarvaodana pritachitta yakinyanba svarupini
Svahasvadha mati rmedha shrutih smrutiranuttama - 110

Punyakirtih punyalabhya punyashravana kirtana
Pulomajarchita bandhamochani bandhuralaka - 111

Vimarsharupini vidya viyadadi jagatprasuh
Sarvavyadhi prashamani sarvamrutyu nivarini - 112

Agraganya chintyarupa kalikalmashanashini
Katyayani kalahantri kamalaksha nishevita - 113

Tanbulapuritamukhi dadimikusumaprabha
Mrugashi mohini mudhya mrudani mitrarupini - 114

Nityatrupta bhaktanidhi rniyantri nikhileshvari
Maityradi vasanalabhya mahapralayasakshini - 115

Parashaktih paranishta pragynana ghanarupini
Madhvipanalasa matta matrukavarna rupini - 116

Mahakailasa nilaya mrunala mrududorlata
Mahaniya dayamurti rmahasamrajyashalini - 117

Aatmavidya mahavidya shreevidya kamasevita
Shree shodashaksharividya trikuta kamakotika - 118

Katakshakinkaribhuta kamala kotisevita
Shirasdhita chandranibha phalasdhendra dhanuh prabha - 119

Hrudayasdha ravi prakhya trikonantara dipika
Dakshayani daityahantri dakshayagyna vinashini - 120

Darandolita dirghakshi darahasojvalanmukhi
Gurumurtirgunanidhi rgamata guhajanmabhuh - 121

Deveshi dandanitisdha daharakasha rupini
Pratipanmukhyarakanta tidhimandala pujita - 122

Kalatmika kalanadha kavyalapa vinodini
Sachamara ramavani savyadakshini sevita - 123

Aadishakti rameyatma parama pavanakrutih
Anekakoti bramhanda janani divyavigraha - 124

Klinkari kevala guhyakaivalya padadaeini
Tripura trijagadvandya trimurti stridasheshvari - 125

Tryakshari divyagandhadya sindura tilakanchita
Uma shailendra tanaya gaori gandharava sevita -126

Vidhvagarbha svarnagarbha varada vagadhishvari
Dhyanagamyaparichedya gynanada gynanavigraha - 127

Sarvavedanta sanvedya satyananda svarupini
Lopamudrarchita lilaklupta bramhanda mandala - 128

Adrushyadrushyarahita vigynatri vedyavarjita
Yogini yogada yogya yoganandayugandhara - 129

Echashakti gynashakti kriyashakti svarupini
Sarvadhara supratishta sadasadrupadharini - 130

Ashtamurtirajajaitri lokayatra vidhaeini
Ekakini bhumarupa nirvaita dvaitavarjita - 131

Annada vasudha vrudha bramhatmaikya svarupini
Bruhati bramhani bhramhi bramhananda balipriya - 132

Bhasharupa bruhatsena bhavabhava vivarjita
Sukharadhya shubhakari shobhana sulabhagatih - 133

Rajarajishvari rajyadaeini rajyavallabha
Raja tkrupa rajapita niveshitanija shrita - 134

Rajyalakshmih koshanadha chaturanga baleshvari
Samrajyadaeini satyasandha sagaramekhala - 135

Dikshita daityashamani sarvaloka vashankari
Sarvardhadatri savitri sachidananda rupini - 136

Deshakala parichinna sarvaga sarvamohini
Sarsvati shastramaei guhanba guhyarupini - 137

Sarvopadhivinirmukta sadashiva pativrata
Sanpradayeshvari sadhvi gurumandala rupini - 138

Kulottirna bhagaradhya maya madhumatimahi
Gananba guhyakaradhya komalangi gurupriya - 139

Svatantra sarvatantreshi dakshanamurtirupini
Sanakadi samaradhya shivagynana pradaeini - 140

Chitkala nandakalika premarupa prinankari
Namaparayana prita nandivida nateshvari - 141

Midhya jagadadhishtana muktida muktirupini
Lasyapriya layakari sajja ranbhadi vandita - 142

Bhavadava sudhavrusthih paparanya davanala
Daorbhagya tula vatula jaradhvanta raviprabha - 143

Bhagyabhi chandrika bhakta chittakeki ghanaghna
Rogaparvatadanbholi rmrutyudaru kutarika - 144

Mahishvari mahakali mahagrasa hamashani
Aparna chanidika chandamundasura nishudini - 145

Ksharakshatmika sarvalikeshi vishadharini
Trivargadatri subhaga tryanbaka trigunatmika - 146

Svargapavargada shudha japapushpa nibhakrutih
Ojovati dyutidhara yagynarupa priyavrata - 147

Duraradhya duradhatsha patali kusumapriya
Hamati merunilaya mandara kusumapriya - 148

Viraradhya viradrupa viraja vishatomukhi
Pratyagrupa parakasha pranada pranarupini - 149

Martanda bairavaradhya mantrini nyastarajyadhuh
Tripureshi jayatsena nistraigunya parapara - 150

Satyagynananandarupa samarsya parayana
Kapardini kalamala kamadhukamarupini - 151

Kalanidhih kavyakala rasagyna rasashevadhih
Pushtapuratana pujya pushkara pushkarekshana - 152

Paranjyotih parandhamah paramanuh paratpara
Pashahasta pashahantri paramantra vibhedini - 153

Murta murta nityatrupta munimanasa hansika
Satyavrata satyarupa sarvantaryamini sati - 154

Bramhani bramhajanani bahurupa budharchita
Prasavitri prachandagyna pratishta prakatakruti - 155

Praneshvari pranadatri panchashatpritarupini
Vishrunkhala viviktasdha viramata viyatprasuh - 156

Mukunda muktinilaya mulavigraharupini
Bhavagyna bhavarogaghni bhavachakra pravartini - 157

Chandasara shastrasara mantrasara talodari
Udarakirti rudhamavaibhava varnarupini - 158

Janmamrutyu jaratapta janavishranti daeini
Sarvopanishadudghushta shantyatita kalatmika - 159

Ganbhira gaganantahsdha garvita ganalolupa
Kalpanarahita kashtakanta kantardha vigraha - 160

Kartakarananirmukta kamakeli tarangita
Kanatkanakatatanka lilavigrahadharini - 161

Ajakshaya vinirmukta mugdha kshipraprasadini
Antarmukha samaradhya bahirmukha sudurlabha - 162

Traei trivarganilaya trisdha tripuramalini
Niramaya niralanba svatmarama sudhasrutih - 163

Sansara pankanirmagna samudharana sandita
Yagyna priya yagynakartri yajamana svarupini - 164

Dharmadhara dhanadhyaksha dhanadhanya vivardhini
Viprapriya viprarupa vishvabhramanakarini - 165

Vishvagrasa vidrumabha vaishnavi vishnuruini
Ayoniryoninilaya kulasdha kularupini - 166

Viragoshtipriya vira naishkarmya nadarupini
Vigynanakalana kalyavidagdha vhaindavasana - 167

Tatvadhika tatvamaei tatvamardha svarupini
Samagana priya saomya sadashiva kutunbini - 168

Savyapasavyamargasdha sarva padvi nivarini
Svasdha svabhavamadhura dhira dhirasamarchita - 169

Chaitanyardhya samaradhya chaitanya kusumapriya
Sadodita sadatushta tarunadityapatala - 170

Dakshina dakshinaradhya darasmera mukhanbuja
Kaolini kevala narghya kaivalyapadadaeini - 171

Stotrapriya stutimati shruti sanstuta vaibhava
Manasvini manavati maheshi mangalakrutih - 172

Vishvamata jagadhatri vishalakshi viragini
Pragalbha paramodara paramoda manomaei - 173

Vyomakeshi vimanasdha vajrini vamakeshvari
Panchayagyna priya panchapreta manchadhishaeini - 174

Panchami panchabhuteshi panchasankhyopacharini
Shashvati shashvataishvarya sarmada shanbhumohini - 175

Dharadharsuta dhanya dharmini dharmavardini
Lokatita gunatita sarvatita shamatmika - 176

Bandhuka kusuma prakhya balalila vinodini
Sumangali sukhakari suveshadya suvasini - 177

Suvasinyarchana prita shobhana shudhamanasa
Bindutarpana santushta purvaja tripuranbika - 178

Dashamudra samaradhya tripura shrivanshankari
Gynanamudra gynanagamya gynanagyneya svarupini - 179

Yonimudra trikhandeshi trigunanba trikonaga
Anaghadbhuta charitra vanchitardha pradaeini - 180

Abhyasatishayagynata shadadhvatita rupini
Avyajakarunamurti ragynanadhvanta dipika - 181

Aabalagopavidita sarvanullanghyashasana
Shrichakrarajanilaya shrimatripurasundari - 182

Shri shiva shivashaktyaikya rupini lalitanbika
Yvam shri lalita devya namnam sahasrakam jaguh – 183

For Peace

Aum sarveshaam swastir bhavatu
Sarveshaam shantir bhavatu

Sarveshaam poornam bhavatu
Sarveshaam mangalam bhavatu

Sarve bhavantu sukhinah
Sarve santu niraamayaah

Sarve bhadraani pashyantu
Maakaschit duhkha bhaag bhavet

Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti


Meaning:

Auspiciousness (swasti) be unto all; peace (shanti) be unto all;
fullness (poornam) be unto all; prosperity (mangalam) be unto all.

May all be happy! (sukhinah)
May all be free from disabilities! (niraamayaah)

May all look (pashyantu)to the good of others!
May none suffer from sorrow! (duhkha)

Aum Peace Peace Peace

Sri Mahishasrua Mardini !

this is one f my favorites !!!!

Mahishasura Mardini Stotram

Translated by
P.R.Ramachander

(This very popular stotra of Goddess Durga is supposed to have been written by Ramakrishna Kavi. Nothing is known about the author. The great Tenali Rama was known as Ramakrishna Kavi and he was a great Bhaktha of Durga. But there are no references to say hat he wrote this great work. Due to its very poetic nature and repetition of words in the same stanza with different nuances, this is extremely difficult to translate. I have used the one incomplete translation available in the web (http://sanskrit.gde.to/doc_devii/mahisha_mean.itx ) as well as the recent great translation by Sri.S.N.Sastry of Madras which has been posted in www.celestel.org. The version of the stotra which I have used is slightly different from what has been quoted above. I have used transliteration with roman script)

Ayi giri nandini, nandhitha medhini,
Viswa vinodhini nandanuthe,
Girivara vindhya sirodhi nivasini,
Vishnu Vilasini Jishnu nuthe,
Bhagawathi hey sithi kanda kudumbini,
Bhoori kudumbini bhoori kruthe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 1

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Who makes the whole earth happy,
Who rejoices with this universe,
Who is the daughter of Nanda,
Who resides on the peak of Vindhyas,
Who plays with Lord Vishnu,
Who has a glittering mien,
Who is praised by other goddesses,
Who is the consort of the lord with the blue neck,
Who has several families,
Who does good to her family.
Who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Suravara varshini, durdara darshini,
Durmukhamarshani, harsha rathe,
Tribhuvana poshini, Sankara thoshini,
Kilbisisha moshini, ghosha rathe,
Danuja niroshini, Dithisutha roshini,
Durmatha soshini, Sindhu suthe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 2

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh goddess who showers boons on devas,
Who punishes those who are undisciplined.
Who tolerates ugly faced ogres,
Who enjoys in being happy,
Who looks after the three worlds,
Who pleases lord Shiva,
Who removes effect of sins,
Who rejoices with the holy sound,
Who is angry on the progenies of Dhanu,
Who is angry with the children of Dithi,
Who discourages those with pride,
Who is the daughter of the Ocean,
Who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.


Ayi Jagadambha Madambha , Kadambha,
Vana priya vasini, Hasarathe,
Shikhari siromani, thunga Himalaya,
Srunga nijalaya, madhyagathe,
Madhu Madure, Mdhukaitabha banjini,
Kaitabha banjini, rasa rathe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 3

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh , mother of the entire world,
Who loves to live in the forest of Kadambha trees,
Who enjoys to smile,
Who lives in the top peak of the great Himalayas
Who is sweeter than honey,
Who keeps the treasures of Madhu and Kaidabha,
Who is the slayer of Kaidabha,
Who enjoys her dancing,
Who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Ayi satha kanda, vikanditha runda,
Vithunditha shunda, Gajathipathe,
Ripu Gaja ganda , Vidhaarana chanda,
Paraakrama shunda, mrugathipathe,
Nija bhuja danda nipaathitha khanda,
Vipaathitha munda, bhatathipathe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 4

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess who breaks the heads of ogres,
In to hundreds of pieces,
Who cuts the trunks of elephants in battle,
Who rides on the valorous lion,
Which tears the heads of elephants to pieces,
Who severs the heads of the generals of the enemy,
With her own arms,
Who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Ayi rana durmathaShathru vadhothitha,
Durdhara nirjjara, shakthi bruthe,
Chathura vicharadureena maha shiva,
Duthatkrutha pramadhipathe,
Duritha Dureeha, dhurasaya durmathi,
Dhanava dhutha kruithaanthamathe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 5

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess who has the strength which never diminishes,
To gain victory over enemies in the battle field,
Who made Pramatha, the attendant of Lord Shiva,
Known for his tricky strategy, as her assistant,
Who took the decision to destroy the asuras,
Who are bad people, with evil thoughts and mind,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Ayi saranagatha vairi vadhuvara,
Veera varaa bhaya dhayakare,
Tribhuvana masthaka soola virodhi,
Sirodhi krithamala shoolakare,
Dimidmi thaamara dundubinadha mahaa
Mukharikruthatigmakare,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 6

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess who forgives and gives refuge,
To the heroic soldiers of the enemy rank,
Whose wives come seeking refuge for them,
Oh Goddess who is armed with trident ,
Ready to throw on the heads of those,
Who cause great pain to the three worlds,
Oh Goddess who shines likes the hot sun,
And who is aroused by sound of “Dhumi, Dhumi,”
Produced by the beating of drums by the devas,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Ayi nija huum kruthimathra niraakrutha,
Dhoomra vilochana Dhoomra sathe,
Samara vishoshitha sonitha bheeja,
Samudhbhava sonitha bheejalathe,
Shiva shiva shumbha nishumbhamaha hava,
Tarpitha bhootha pisacha rathe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 7

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh, Goddess who blew away hundreds of ogres,
Who had smoking eyes,
With her mere sound of “Hum”
Oh Goddess who is the blood red creeper,
Emanating from the seeds of blood,
Which fell in the battle field,
Oh Goddess who delights in the company of Lord Shiva,
And the ogres Shumbha and Nishumbha,
Who were sacrificed in the battle field,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Dhanu ranushanga rana kshana sanga,
Parisphuradanga natath katake,
Kanaka pishanga brushathka nishanga,
Rasadbhata shrunga hatavatuke,
Kritha chaturanga bala kshithirangakadath ,
Bahuranga ratadhpatuke,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 8

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess who decks herself with ornaments,
On her throbbing limbs in the field of battle,
When she gets her bow ready to fight,
Oh Goddess , who killed her enemies,
In the field of battle with a shining sword,
And the shaking of her golden brown spots,
Oh Goddess , who made the battle ground of the four fold army,
In to a stage of drama with screaming little soldiers,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

jaya jaya japya jayejaya shabda ,
Parastuti tatpara vishvanute ,
Bhana Bhanabhinjimi bhingrutha noopura,
Sinjitha mohitha bhootha pathe,
Nadintha nataartha nadi nada nayaka,
Naditha natya sugaanarathe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 9

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess , whose victory is sung,
By the whole universe,
Which is interested in singing her victory,
Oh Goddess who attracts the attention of Lord Shiva,
By the twinkling sound made by her anklets,
While she is engaged in dancing,
Oh Goddess who gets delighted ,
By the dance and drama by versatile actors,
Even while she is half of Lord Shiva’s body,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Ayi sumana sumana,
Sumana sumanohara kanthiyuthe,
Sritha rajani rajani rajani,
Rajaneekaravakthra vruthe,
Sunayana vibhramarabhrama,
Bhramarabrahmaradhipadhe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 10

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess of the people with good mind,
Who is greatly gracious to such people,
Oh Goddess who appears very pretty to the good minded,
Oh Goddess with moon like face,
Who is as cool as the moon ,to those in the dark,
Oh Goddess whose face shines in the moon light,
Oh Goddess whose very pretty flower like eyes attracts the bees ,
Oh Goddess who attracts devotees ,like a flower which attracts bees,
Oh Goddess who attracts her lord like a bee,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Sahitha maha hava mallama hallika,
Mallitharallaka mallarathe,
Virachithavallika pallika mallika billika ,
Bhillika varga Vruthe,
Sithakruthapulli samulla sitharuna,
Thallaja pallava sallalithe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 11

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess who becomes happy,
In the sport of battle, assisted by warriors,
Oh Goddess who is surrounded by hunters,
Whose hut is surrounded by creepers,
And the tribes of Mallikas, Jillakas and Bhillakas,
Oh Goddess who is as pretty as
The famous fully opened flower,
Oh Goddess , who is as pretty as the creeper,
Full of red tender leaves,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.


Avirala ganda kalatha mada medura,
Matha matanga rajapathe,
Tribhuvana bhooshana bhootha kalanidhi,
Roopa payonidhi raja suthe,
Ayi suda thijjana lalasa manasa ,
Mohana manmatha raja suthe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 12

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess , who walks like a royal elephant in rut,
In Whose face there is a copious flow of ichors,
Oh Goddess , who is the daughter of the ocean of milk,
From where the pretty moon also took his birth,
Oh Goddess who is the ornament of the three worlds,
Oh Goddess who is worshipped by the God of love,
Who fills the minds of pretty ladies with desire,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Kamala dalaamala komala kanthi,
Kala kalithaamala bala lathe,
Sakala vilasa Kala nilayakrama,
Keli chalathkala hamsa kule,
Alikula sankula kuvalaya mandala ,
Mauli miladh bhakulalikule,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 13

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess , whose spotless forehead,
Which is of delicate prettiness,
Is like pure and tender lotus leaf,
Oh Goddess who moves like the spotlessly pretty swans,
Which Move with delicate steps,
And which is the epitome of arts,,
Oh Goddess ,Whose tress is surrounded
By bees from bakula trees,
Which normally crowd the tops of lotus flowers,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.


Kara murali rava veejitha koojitha,
Lajjitha kokila manjumathe,
Militha pulinda manohara kunchitha,
Ranchitha shaila nikunjakathe,
Nija guna bhootha maha sabari gana,
Sathguna sambrutha kelithale,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 14

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess with sweet tender thoughts,
Whose sweet enchanting music,
Made through the flute in her hands,
Put the sweet voiced nightingale to shame,
Oh Goddess who stays in pleasant mountain groves,
Which resound with the voice of tribal folks,
Oh Goddess, whose playful stadium,
Is filled with flocks of tribal women,
Who have many qualities similar to her,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Kati thata peetha dukoola vichithra,
Mayuka thiraskrutha Chandra ruche,
Pranatha suraasura mouli mani sphura ,
Damsula sannka Chandra ruche,
Jitha kanakachala maulipadorjitha,
Nirbhara kunjara kumbhakuche,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 15

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh goddess, who wears yellow silks on her waist,
Which has peculiar brilliance ,
That puts the moon to shame,
Oh goddess, whose toe nails shine like the moon,
Because of the reflection of the light,
From the crowns of Gods and asuras who bow at her feet,
Oh Goddess whose breasts which challenge,
The forehead of elephants and the peaks of golden mountains,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Vijitha sahasra karaika sahasrakaraika,
Sarakaraika nuthe,
Krutha sutha tharaka sangaratharaka,
Sangaratharaka soonu suthe,
Suratha Samadhi samana Samadhi,
Samadhi Samadhi sujatharathe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 16

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess , whose splendour ,
Defeats the Sun with his thousand rays
Oh Goddess , who is saluted by the Sun,
Who has thousands of rays,
Oh Goddess who was praised,
By Tharakasura after his defeat,
In the war between him and your son,
Oh Goddess who was pleased with King Suratha,
And the rich merchant called Samadhi,
Who entered in to Samadhi,
And who prayed for endless Samadhi,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Padakamalam karuna nilaye varivasyathi,
yo anudhinam sa shive,
Ayi kamale kamala nilaye kamala nilaya
Sa katham na bhaveth,
Thava padameva param ithi
Anusheelayatho mama kim na shive,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 17

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Oh Goddess, in whom mercy lives,
And who is auspiciousness itself,
He who worships thine lotus feet,
Daily without fail,
Would for sure be endowed with wealth,
By that Goddess who lives on lotus,
And if I consider thine feet as only refuge,
Is there anything that I will not get,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Kanakala sathkala sindhu jalairanu
Sinjinuthe guna ranga bhuvam,
Bhajathi sa kim na Shachi kucha kumbha
Thati pari rambha sukhanubhavam,
Thava charanam saranam kara vani
Nataamaravaaninivasi shivam,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 18

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
He who sprinkles the water of the ocean,
Taken in a golden pot , on your play ground,
Oh Goddess will get the same pleasure ,
Like the Indra in heaven, when he fondles,
The pot like breasts of his wife Suchi,
So I take refuge in thine feet Oh Goddess,
Which is also place where Shiva resides,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Thava Vimalendu kulam vadnedumalam
Sakalayananu kulayathe,
Kimu puruhootha pureendu mukhi
Sumukhibhee rasou vimukhi kriyathe,
Mama thu matham shivanama dhane
Bhavathi krupaya kimu na kriyathe,
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 19

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
He who keeps thine face adorned by moon,
In his thought would never face rejection,
By the bevy of pretty beauties with moon like face,
In the celestial Indra’s court,
And so oh Goddess who is held in esteem by Shiva,
I am sure you would not reject my wishes,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Ayi mai deena dayalu thaya krupayaiva
Thvaya bhavthavyam ume,
Ayi jagatho janani kripayaa asi
thatha anumithasi rathe
Na yaduchitham atra bhavathvya rari kurutha,
durutha pamapakarute
Jaya Jaya Mahishasura mardini ,
Ramya kapardini, shaila Suthe. 20

Victory and victory to you,
Oh darling daughter of the mountain,
Please shower some mercy on me,
As you are most merciful on the oppressed.
Oh mother of the universe ,be pleased,
To give me the independence ,
To consider you as my mother
And do not reject my prayer even if it is improper,
But be pleased to drive away all my sorrows,
Oh Goddess who has captivating braided hair,
Who is the daughter of a mountain.
And who is the slayer of Mahishasura.

Lalithambika Devi Ashtottarasatanamavali

Aum Aim Srim Hrim Rajata-chala-shrungara madhya-sdhayai namo namah

Om Rajata-chala-shrungagra madhya-sdhayai namah
Om Hima-chala maha-vamsha pava-nayai namah
Om Shankarar-dhanga soundarya sharee-rayai namah
Om Lasanma-rakata svacha-vigra-hayai namah
Om Maha-tishaya soundarya lavanyayai namah
Om Shashanka shekhara prana-valla-bhayai namah
Om Sada-panchada-shatmaikya svarupayai namah
Om Vajra-manikya kataka-kireetayai namah
Om Kasturee-tila-kollasi nitalayai namah
Om Bhasma-rekhankita lasanma-kayai namah
Om Vika-chambho-ruha dalalo-chanayai namah
Om Shara-champeya pushta-bhana-sikayai namah
Om Latatkamchana-tatamka yugalayai namah
Om Mani-darpana sankasha kapolayai namah
Om Tanbula-puritasme-ravadanayai namah
Om Supakva-dadi-meebeeja-radanayai namah
Om Kanbu-puga-samachaya kandha-rayai namah
Om Sdhula-mukta-phalo-dara-suharayai namah
Om Gireesha-badha-mangalya mangalayai namah
Om Padma-pashankusha-lasatka-rabjayai namah
Om Padma-kairava-mandara sumalinyai namah
Om Suvarna-kunbha-yugma bhasuku-chayai namah
Om Rama-niya chatur-bhahu samyuk-tayai namah
Om Kana-kanga-dakeyura bhushitayai namah
Om Bruha-tsou-varna soundarya-vasanayai namah
Om Bruhanni tanbu-vila-sajja-ghanayai namah
Om Soubhagya-jata-shrungara-madhya-mayai namah
Om Divya-bhushana samdo-hara-jitayai namah
Om Parijata guna-dhikya padab-jayai namah
Om Supadma raga-pankasha chara-nayai namah
Om Kama-koti maha-padma peeta-sdhayai namah
Om Sree-kanta-netra kumuda chandrikayai namah
Om Sacha-mara rama-vanee rajitayai namah
Om Bhakta-rakshana dakshinya katakshayai namah
Om Bhute-shalinganod-bhuta pulakangyai namah
Om Ananga-jana-kapanga-veeksha-nayai namah
Om Bramho-pendra shiro-ratna-ramjitayai namah
Om Shachi-mukhya-mara-vadhu sevitayai namah
Om Lila-kalpita-bramhanda manditayai namah
Om Amrutadi-maha-shakti-samvrutayai namah
Om Ykata-patra-samrajya-dayeikayai namah
Om Devarshi-bhistuya-mana-vaibha-vayai namah
Om Kala-shodbhava durvasa pujitayai namah
Om Matte-bhavaktra-shadvaktra-vatsa-layai namah
Om Chakra-raja maha-yanta-madhya-varyai namah
Om Chidagni-kunda sambhuta sude-hayai namah
Om Shashanka-khanda samyukta makutayai namah
Om Matta-hamsa-vadhu manda-gama-nayai namah
Om Vandaru jana-sandoha vanditayai namah
Om Amtarmukha jana-nanda phala-dayai namah
Om Pati-vratanga-nabeeshta phala-dayai namah
Om Avyaja-karuna pura-puri-tayai namah
Om Nitanta sachida-nanda samyuk-tayai namah
Om Sahasra-surya-sanyukta-praka-shayai namah
Om Ratna-chnta-mani gruha-madhya-sdhayai namah
Om Hani vrudhi guna-dhikya-rahitayai namah
Om Maha-padma-tavee madhya nivasayai namah
Om Jagrat-svapna sugha-pteenam sakshi-bhutyai namah
Om Maha-tapougha papanam vinashinyai namah
Om Dushta-bheeti maha-bheeti bhanja-nayai namah
Om Samasta deva-danuja prera-kayai namah
Om Samasta hruda-yanbhoja nila-yayai namah
Om Ana-hata maha-padma mandi-rayai namah
Om Sahasra-rasarojata vasitayai namah
Om Punara-vruta rahita purasdhayai namah
Om Vanee gayatri savitri sannutayai namah
Om Rama bhumi-suta-radhya padabjayai namah
Om Lopa-mudrarchita sreema-charanayai namah
Om Sahasra rati-soundarya sharee-rayai namah
Om Bhavana-matra-santushta hruda-yayai namah
Om Satya-sampurna vigyna sidhidayai namah
Om Sree-lochana kruto-llasa phala-dayai namah
Om Sree-sudhabdi mani-dvipa madhya-gayai namah
Om Daksha-dhvara vini-rbheda-sadha-nayai namah
Om Sreenadha sodaree-bhuta shobhi-tayai namah
Om Chandra-shekhara bhaktarti bhanja-nayai namah
Om Sarvo-padha-vinirmukta-chaitan-yayai namah
Om Nama-parayana-bheeshta phala-dayai namah
Om Srushti-sdhiti tiro-dhana sankal-payai namah
Om Sree-shoda-shaksharee mantra madhya-gayai namah
Om Anadyanta svayam-bhuta divya-muryai namah
Om Bhakta-hamsa-para-mukhya viyo-gayai namah
Om Matru-mandala samyukta lalitayai namah
Om Bhanda-daitya maha-satva nasha-nayai namah
Om Krura-bhanda shira-cheda nipu-nayai namah
Om Dhatra-chyuta sura-dheesha sukha-dayai namah
Om Chanda-munda nishumbhadi khanda-nayai namah
Om Raktaksha-rakta jihvadi shiksha-nayai namah
Om Mahisha-suradorverya nigra-hayai namah
Om Abhra-kesha-mahotsaha kara-nayai namah
Om Mahesha-yukta natana tatparayai namah
Om Nija-bhartru mukham-bhoja chinta-nayai namah
Om Vrusha-bhadhvaja vigynana-bhavanayai namah
Om Janma-mrutya jara-roga bhanjanayai namah
Om Vidhe-yamukta vigyana-sidhi-dayai namah
Om Kama-krodhadi shadvarga-nashanayai namah
Om Raja-rajarchita ada-sarojayai namah
Om Sarva-vedanta sansidha sutatvayai namah
Om Veera-bhakta-vigyana nidhanayai namah
Om Ashesha dusta dhanuja-sudhanayai namah
Om Sakshachri dakshana-moorty manogyanyai namah
Om Haya-medagra-sampoojya mahimayai namah
Om Daksha-praja-pati sutha-vesha-dyayai namah
Om Suma-baneksha-kodanda-mandi-tayai namah
Om Nitya-youvans mangalya-mangalayai namah
Om Maha-deva sama-yukat-shareerayai namah
Om Maha-deva-ratai-tsukya-maha-devyai namah

Kali Chalisa

Kali Chalisa

Jayati mahaakaalii jayati,
aadya kaalii maata
jai karaala vadane jayati,
jagata maatu vikhyaata

Victory to you, O Mahakali! Victory to you, O primordial source of all beings!
Victory to you, O formidable-looking goddess, who are renowned as the mother
of the world!

Jai jai ruupa prachandikaa,
mahaakaalikaa devi
jayati jayati shiva-chandrikaa,
sura nara munijana sevi

Victory, all victory to you, O great goddess Mahakalika, of terrible and
frightening aspect! Victory to you, O Moon on the locks of Shiva who are ever
adored by gods, men, hermits and devotees.

Jayati jayati raktaasanaa,
raudramukhi rudraanii
ari shonita khappara bharanii,
khadaga dhaarinii shuchi paani

Victory, all victory to you. O consort of Rudra; you are fearsome to look at
and prefer a drink of hot blood; you are described as having a sword in your
hallowed hand and as one who fills her cranial bowl with the blood of her
victims.

Jai jai jai maiyaa shrii kaalii
jayati khadaga kara khappara vaalii
jayati mahaamaayaa vikaraalaa
rudra-shakti kaalahun ko kaalaa

Glory, glory to you, O Kali, the bearer of a cranial bowl and a sword in your
hands. Victory to you, O terrible Delusion, the might of Rudra and the very
death of Death.

Maan madhu kaitabha ke vadha hetu
pragati shrii hari ke tana se tuu
shyaamala gaata maata tava sohata
ravi sama cavi lakhi chavipati mohata

O Mother, it is for the slaughter of the demons Madhu and Kaitabha that you
appeared from the body of Hari. O Mother, your dark form radiant as the sun
looks so splendidly winsome that the god of beauty himself cannot but succumb
to its charm.

Dasha mukha tiisa netra mana bhaavana
bhaala baala shashi mukuta suhaavana
ko chavi varani sakai maan terii
shyaama kesha janu ghataa sugherii

You are ten-faced with thirty attractive eyes, the crescent moon and a lovely
coronet on your head. O Divine mother; who can describe your comeliness and
your dark hair like massed clouds?

Ura ari mundamaala chavi chaajata
astra shastra dasha hasta viraajata
khappara khadaga trishuula kuthaarii
gadaa chakra dhanu shankha sudhaarii

The beauty of the wreath made of your victims' skulls looks splendid as do the
weapons and missiles in all your ten hands. You carry a cranial bowl, a sword,
a three-pronged trident, an axe, a club, a disc, a bow and a conch, all in
their proper places.

Ari kara katana ghaangaraa raajai
anga-anga shuchi bhuusana saajai
ranjita rakta dasa charana karaalaa
jihi vishaala ruupa vikaraalaa

The beautiful skirt made of he severed arms of your enemies looks so becoming
like the sacred ornaments adorning every part of your body. Your ten dread
feet are all smeared with blood and your long tongue sticks out, rendering
your appearance frightening.

Jabahin attahaasa maa karatii
kaampata thara-thara thara-thara dharatii
aadi shakti dhani jaga dhaatrii
mahaa pralaya kii adhishthaatrii

When, O Mother, you laugh aloud, the earth shivers (like one suffering from
shaking chills). Blessed are you, O Primordial Energy and foster-mother of the
world, you are the presiding deity of Doom (who causes universal destruction).

Maan tava pragata shrii shankara
rasanaa baahara vadana bhayankara
dhani dhani kalakatte kii kaalii
sahasabhuji shrii shivapura vaalii

O Mother Kali! It is your divine feet that made Shiva's appearance possible in
the world; you have long protruding tongue and a frightening look. Blessed,
all blessed are you O Mother Kali of Calcutta, who are thousand-armed and who
have your abode in Shivapura.

Tuuhii kaalii siya dashamukha naashyo
shrii raghupati pada vijaya vilaaso
jaga sukha shaanti hetu kalyaanaa
kariin ruupa dhaarana vidhi naanaa

O Kali, as Sita you were instrumental in bringing about Ravana's destruction
and Raghupati's victory which, appearing became amorous of the Lord's feet.
You assumed manifold forms for the well being peace and happiness of the world.

Tuu hii shrii krishna ruupa kii kaalii
chandrahaasa muralii kara vaalii
chaturbhujii tau astabhujii dhaarii
kahun dashabhuja ashtaadashakarii

You manifested yourself in the form of Krishna and let your sword be
mysteriously transformed into a flute in his hand. Sometimes you take on the
form of Vishnu with his four arms, at other times of one (Durga, for example)
having eight arms, at still other one having ten or eighteen arms.

kahun batiisa chausatha bhuja dhaarata
kahun sahasra bhuja kari ari maarata
tuu hari shakti ardha vaalii
tiikshanadanta rasanaa risi vaalii

You sometimes appear with thirty-two arms, at other times with just the double
this number, and at still others you multiply your arms into a thousand in
order to slay your enemies. You are the very power of Hari invoked with prayer
at midnight; you have long sharp fangs and a protruding tongue showing your
blood-thirsty and fearsome nature.

Raktachandikaa khadaga dhaarinii
rudra chandrikaa khala sanhaarinii
shrii satashringii aadya kaalii
kaalii khoha nivaasini vaalii

You are furious combatant with a sword in your hand (you are usually shown on
the battlefield or in a cremation ground where you sit on a corpse surrounded
by jackals and goblins); you are at once soothing like the moon and fearsome
like Rudra and the slayer of the wicked. You are as sublime as a hundred-
peaked mountain and a primordial deity of black or dark complexion. You dwell
amongst dark, untrodden caverns.

Aadi maatu tuuhii nara shiramaalii
tumhiin kansa hananii vaitaalii
tumhiin bhadrakaalii kailaashii
sadaa khalana ke rakta mkii pyaasii

You are the original mother (of all beings) and at the same time a dread deity
with human heads for your garland; you are the very slayer of Kansa and
subduer of ghosts and goblins; you are yourself Bhadrakali, a dweller on
Kailasha and one who thirsts for the blood of the wicked.

Khacha-khacha-khacha shira kati shatru kara
bhara-bhara-bhara shonita khappara bhara
dala-dala-dala daanava bhakshana kara
chala-chala chala-chala rakta khalana kara

Again and again you strike off the heads of your enemies (with your lashing
sword) and fill your cranial bowl with blood (oozing from corpses). You gorge
yourself on the demon host one after another and rushing on and on shed their
wicked blood.

Gani-gani-gani ari karahu nipaataa
dhani-dhani-dhani shrii kaalii maataa
yahi aradaasa daasa kahan maaii
puurahu aasa tu hou sahaaii

Blessed, blessed, blessed are you, O Mother Kali, who cause your enemies to
lick the dust one after another. I entreat you, O mother, to fulfil your
votary's expectations and grant him your favour.

Paryo gaadha sankata aba bhaarii
kehi kaa maiyaa aaja pukaarii
chari chora laagyo maga mohii
karana chahata raghupati ko drohii

I am in a perilous predicament O Mother, and know not whom to call for help. I
am being pursued on the rough roads of life by four robbers who are bent upon
turning me against the Lord of the house of Raghu Rama.

Hai yehii shatruna kaa bhuupaa
kaama krodha moha lobha saruupaa
inhiin dehun yadi anta pachaarii
tabahin milahin bhagavanta murarii

These are my prime enemies, the sovereign lords of all the deadly evils; lust,
anger, infatuation and avarice. If you overthrow them (and abandon me not to
my troubles), I would be blessed with devotion to the enemy of Mura, namely,
Lord Krishna.

Duujo eka arja yaha maataa
todahu sapadi khalana ke taantaa
jete dushta mahaa aparaadhii
badakarmii paamara baka vyaadhii

I also urge you, Mother, to put an end to the unending string of the wicked
(bent on vexing me) immediately. All those wicked souls, who are confirmed
sinners, evil-doers, mean and suffer from idle volubility and vain chattering:

jo nita binu aparaadha sataavata
dharma karma shubha ho na paavata
tinhin maatu tuu chaki jaa haalii
bachana putra kii hoya na khaalii

Those who cause vexation without being provoked and who render all religious
observances and propitious activities fruitless, you pick up, O Mother and
slaughter them without delay; let not this prayer of your son go in vain.

Puni bani aindrii aavahu maataa
adbhuta shakti dikhaavahu maataa
jhatapata lehu khalahin sanhaari
mori maatu jani karahu abaarii

I entreat you, O Mother, to reveal yourself as the power of Indra (or as
Indrani or as Durga) and display your wondrous might. Slay the villains
promptly without further delay.

Bharahu shanti sukha dhana jana dhaamaa
ati ananda hoii yaha graamaa
puni puni vinavahi sundaradaasaa
maiyaa puura karahu abhilaashaa

Fill the homes of your devotees with peace, happiness and prosperity so that
this countryside becomes a seat of growing exultation and felicity. Sundardasa
bows to you again and again, O Mother, and supplicates you to fulfill his
expectations.


DOHAA

mahaakaaliikaa charita yaha, ika prakaara kaa mantra
sarva kaamanaa prati, manahu yanra aru tanra
kaalii chaaliisaa padhai, laalii chahai ju koii
kaalii ari kaa naasha ho, khaalii vachana na hoii
kaalii hari kaa teja hain, ari ko naashana haara
hari ki puurana shakti hain karata hetu sanhaara

This hymn to the acts of the formidable Kali is like a sacred formula capable
of fulfilling every wish as if it were a magic talisman and a charm. He who
wishes to attain brilliance should read this hymn to Kali; for it will ensure
the destruction of all those who are hostile to Kali-promise which would never
go in vain. Kali incarnates the very vital force and power of Hari with which
she destroys her enemies for the well being of the world.

Devyapadhakshampana Stotram

Devyapadhakshamapana Stotram

Na mantram no yantram thadapi cha na jane sthuthimaho,
Na chahwanam dhyanam thadapi cha na jane sthuthi kadha,
Na jane mudrasthe thadapi na jane vilapanam,
Param jane matha thwadanusaranam klesa haranam. 1

Neither I know mantra nor thanthra nor your praise,
Neither I know how to call you, nor meditate nor praise you,
Neither I know mudras nor how to cry to you,
But I know that by obeying you, I would get rid of all problems.

Vidhera gnanena dravina virahena alasathaya,
Vidheyasakya thaw thava charanayor yachyathirabhooth,
Hadethath kshanthavyam anani sa kalodharini shive,
Kuputhro jayetha kwachidapi, kumatha na bhavathi. 2

I forgot to salute your feet due to ignorance of rules,
Due to having no money, being lazy and inefficient.
Oh, mother of all the world and giver of all that is good,
It is easy for you to excuse me,
For a bad son may be born but there can be no bad mother.

Pruthvya puthrasthe janai bahava ssanthi sarala,
Param thesham madhye virala tharaloham thava sutha,
Madheeyoayam thyagasamuchidamidham, no thava shive,
Kuputhro jayetha, kwachidapi kumatha na bhavathi. 3

Oh mother, you have many great sons in this wide world,
And in their midst I happen to be retarded and lost,
But oh mother, it is not proper for you to leave me out,
For a bad son may be born but there can be no bad mother.

Jaganmata mathasthava charana sevanarachitha,
Nava datham devi dravinamapi bhooyasthava maya,
Thadapi thwam sneham mayi nirupamam,
Kuputhro jayetha, kwachidapi kumatha na bhavathi. 4

Oh, God of all worlds, Neither have I done service at your feet,
Nor have I given in charity immeasurable wealth,
But you have to shower your incomparable affection on me,
For a bad son may be born but there can be no bad mother.

Parithyakthwa devaan vividha vidha sevakulathaya,
Maya pancha seetherr adhikam apanithethu vayasi,
Idhanim chenmathasthava yadhi krupanapi bhavitha,
Niralambo lambodara janani kam yami saranam 5

In this age past fifty, leaving the worship of other devas,
Due to several problems of service and worries,
I have approached you for your grace.
If you do not take mercy on me at this stage,
What is the protection for me who is without any support.

Chida Basma lepo garala samanam, dik pata dharo,
Jadadhari kande bujagapathi hari pasupathi,
Kapali bhootheso bajathi jagadeesaika padavim,
Bhavani thwad panigrahana paripati phalamidham. 6

That god Pasupathi who applies ash from cremation ground,
Who eats poison, who wears no cloths,
Who wears a garland of serpent and who has a begging bowl,
Who has not washed or combed his hair and who is god of devils,
Has attained the position of the Lord of the universe.
Is it not Bhavani, because he has married you?

Na mokshasyakamksha na cha vibhava vanchapi cha na me,
Na vignanapeksha Sasimukhi Sukheschapi na puna,
Athasthwam samyache janani jananam yathu mama vai,
Mrudani rudrani shiva shiva bhavani japatha. 7

I am not interested in salvation nor in great wealth,
I am not interested in knowledge, science or pleasures,
Hey mother, I beg of you that I should spend this life,
Chanting thy names like Mrudani, Rudrani and Bhavani.

Naradhithasi vidhina vividhopacharai,
Kim rooksha chintana parair na krutham vachopi,
Syame thwameva yadhi kinchanamayyanadhe,
Danye krupamuchitham amba param thavaiva. 8

Oh Mother, Syama, I have never worshipped thee,
Following the rules laid out for worship,
And also I have abused you by using cruel words,
And still if you have a little mercy on this orphan,
It is because of your graceful and merciful conduct.

Jagadamba, vichithramathra kim,
Paripoorna karunasthi chenmayi,
Aparadha parampara vrutham,
Nahi matha samupekshathe sutham. 9

Hey mother of the world,
Why is it surprising that you,
Have lot of mercy on me,
For no mother neglects her son,
Even if he has done several mistakes.

Mathsama pathaki Nasthi,
Papagni thathsama nahi ,
Evam gnathwa maha devi,
Yadayogyam thadha kuru. 10

There is no sinner like me,
Nor is there anyone like you,
Who can pardon all these great sins,
Oh goddess great, understand these both,
And do whatever you think is fit.

~Adi Shankaracharya

Devi Suti

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the name of maya of Vishnu

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Chetanetyaabhi Dheeyate
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who abides in all beings as consciousness.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of intelligence.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Nidraa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of sleep.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kshudhaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of hunger.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Chaayaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of reflection and meditation.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Shakthi (creative power).

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Thrishnaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of thirst.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kshaanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of forgiveness.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Jaati Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of race.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Lajja Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of modesty.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shaanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Shaanthi (absolute peace).

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shradha Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Shraddha (unshakable faith).

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kaanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Kaanthi (beauty or brilliance).

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Lakshmi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of prosperity.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vritti Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of activity.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Smrithi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of memory.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Dayaa Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Dayaa (mercy or compassion).

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Tushti Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of contentment.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Matru Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Mother.

Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Braanthi Roopena Samsthita
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of illusion.

Indriyaanaamadhistaatri Bhootaanaam Chaakileshu Yaa
Bhooteshu Satatam Tasyai Vyaaptidevyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:To the all pervading Devi who constantly presides over the senses of all beings and governs all elements, salutations again and again.

Chiti Roopena Yaa Kristnam Yetadhyaapya Sthithaa Jagat
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha

Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who Pervading this world, abides in the form of consciousness.

Sri Suktam

Aum

hiranyavarnam harinim suvarnarajatasrajam
candram hiranmayim laksmim jatavedo mamavaha
tam ma avaha jatavedo laksmimanapagaminim
yasyam hiranyam vindeyam gamasvam purusanaham

Invoke for me, O Agni, the Goddess Lakshmi, who shines
like gold, yellow in hue, wearing gold and silver
garlands, blooming like the moon, the embodiment of
wealth, O Agni! Invoke for me that unfailing Lakshmi,
being blessed by whom, I shall win wealth, cattle horses
and men.

asvapurvam rathamadhyam hastinadapramodinim
sriyam devimupahvaye srirma devi jusatam
kamsosmi tam hiranyaprakaramardram jvalantim trptam
tarpayantim
padmesthitam padmavarnam tamihopahvaye sriyam

I Invoke Shri (Lakshmi), who has a line of horses in her
front, a series of chariots in the middle, who is being
awakened by the trumpeting of elephants, who is divinely
resplendent. May that divine Lakshmi grace me. I hereby
invoke that Shri (Lakshmi) who is an embodiment of
absolute bliss; who is of pleasant smile in her face;
whose lustre is like that of burnished gold; who is wet,
as it were, (just from the milky ocean) who is blazing
with splendour, and is the embodiment of the fulfilment of
all wishes; who satisfies the desires of her votaries; who
is seated on the lotus and is beautiful like the lotus.

candram prabhasam yasasa jvalamtim sriyam loke devajustamudaram
tam padminimim saranamaham prapadye'laksmirme nasyatam tvam vrne
adityavarne tapaso'dhijato vanaspatistava vrkso'tha bilvah
tasya phalani tapasanudantumayantarayasca bahya alaksmih

I resort to that Lakshmi for shelter in this world, who is
beautiful like the moon, who shines bright, who is blazing
with renown, who is adored (even) by the gods, who is
highly magnanimous, and grand like the lotus; - may my
misfortunes perish; I surrender myself to Thee. O, Thou
resplendent like the Sun! By Thy power and glory have the
plants, (like) the bael tree, have grown up. May the
fruits thereof destroy through Thy Grace all
inauspiciousness rising from the inner organs and
ignorance as well as from the outer senses.

upaitu mam devasakhah kirtisca manina saha
pradurbhuto'smi rastresminkirtimrddhim dadatu me
ksutpipasamalam jyesthamalaksmim nasayamyaham
abhutimasamrddhim ca sarvam nirnudame grhat

O Lakshmi! I am born in this country with the heritage of
wealth. May the friend of the Lord Siva (kubera) and kirti
(fame) come to me. May these (having taken their abode
with me) bestow on me fame and prosperity. I shall destroy
the elder sister to Lakshmi, the embodiment of
inauspiciousness and such evil as hunger, thirst, and the
like. O Lakshmi! Drive out from my abode all misfortune
and poverty.

gandhadvaram duradharsam nityapustam karisinim
isvarim sarvabhutanam tamihopahvaye sriyam
manasah kamamakutim vacah satyamasimahi
pasunam rupamannasya mayi srih srayatam yasah

I invoke hereby that Lakshmi (Shri), whose (main) avenue
of perception is the odoriferous sense (i.e., who abides
mainly in cows); who is incapable of defeat or threat from
anyone; who is ever healthy (with such virtuous qualities
as truth); whose grace is seen abundantly in the refuse of
cows (the cows being sacred); and who is supreme over all
created beings. O Lakshmi! May we obtain and enjoy the
fulfilment of our desires and our volitions, the veracity
of our speech, the wealth of cattle, the abundance of
varieties of food to eat! May prosperity and fame reside
in me (thy devotee)!

kardamena prajabhutamayi sambhavakardama
sriyam vasaya me kule mataram padmamalinim
apah srjantu snigdhani ciklitavasame grhe
nicadevim mataram sriyam vasaya me kule

Lakshmi! You have progeny in Kardama. (Hence) O Kardama,
may you reside in me. Make Mother Shri with garlands of
lotuses to have Her abode in my (ancestral) line. May the
(holy) waters create friendship (they being of an adhesive
nature). O Chiklita (Progeny of Shri)! Reside at my home;
and arrange to make Divine Mother Shri to stay in my
lineage !

ardram puskarinim pustim pingalam padmamalinim
candram hiranmayim laksmim jatavedo ma avaha
ardram yahkarinim yastim suvarnam hemamalinim
suryam hiranmayim laksmim jatavedo ma avaha

Invoke for me, O Agni, Lakshmi who shines like gold, is
brilliant like the sun, who is powerfully fragrant, who
wields the rod of suzerainity, who is of the form of
supreme rulership, who is radiant with ornaments and is
the goddess of wealth. Invoke for me, O Agni, the Goddess
Lakshmi who shines like gold, blooms like the moon, who is
fresh with anointment (of fragrant scent), who is adorned
with the lotuses (lifted up by celestial elephants in the
act of worship), who is the presiding deity of
nourishment, who is yellow in colour, and who wears
garlands of lotuses.

tam ma avaha jatavedo laksmimanapagaminim
yasyam hiranyam prabhutam gavodasyosvanvindeyam
purusanaham

Invoke for me O Agni, that Goddess Lakshmi, who is ever
unfailing, being blessed by whom I shall win wealth in
plenty, cattle, servants, horses, and men.

om mahadevyai ca vidmahe
visnupatni ca dhimahi
tanno laksmih pracodayat

We Commune ourselves with the Great Goddess, and meditate
on the Consort of Vishnu; May that Lakshmi direct us (to
the Great Goal).

om santih santih santih

Om, May there be Peace, Peace, Peace

Laxmi Ashtakam

Laxmi Ashtakam

Namastestu Mahaamaaye Shreepeete Surapoojite
Shankha Chakra Gadaa Haste Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning:O Mahaamaaya, abode of fortune, worshipped by the Gods, I salute Thee. O Mahaalakshmi, one who has conch, disc and mace in Her hands, obeisance to Thee.

Namaste Garudaroode Koalaasura Bhayankari
Sarva Paapa Hare Devi, Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning:My salutations to Thee, who rides Garuda and are a terror to demon Kola; O Devi Mahaalakshmi, remover of all miseries, my obeisance to Thee.

Sarvajne Sarva Varade Sarva Dushta Bhayankari
Sarva Duhkha Hare Devi Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning:O Devi Mahaalaksmi, who is the embodiment of knowledge, giver of all boons, a terror to all the wicked, remover of all sorrows, obeisance to Thee.

Siddhi Buddhi Prade Devi Bhukti Mukti Pradaayini
Mantra Moorthe Sadaa Devi Mahaa Lakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning:O Devi, You give success and intelligence and worldly enjoyment and liberation (as well). Thou hast always the mystic symbols (Mantra) as Thy form, O Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

Aadyantarahite Devi Aadya Shakte Maheshvari
Yogaje Yogasambhoote Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning:O Devi, Maheshwari, You are without a beginning or an end , You are the Primeval energy, You are the greatest ruler, You are born of Yoga. O Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

Sthoola Sookshmah Mahaa Raudre Mahaa Sakthe Mahodaye
Mahaa Paapa Harey Devi Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning:O Mahaalakshmi, You are both gross and subtle, most terrible (for the wicked), You are the embodiment of great power and prosperity and You are remover of all sins, obeisance to Thee.

Padmaasanasthite Devi Parabrahma Svaroopini
Paramesi Jaganmaata, Mahalakshmi Namostu Te.

Meaning:O Devi, You are seated on the lotus, You are the Supreme Brahman, You are the great Lord and Mother of the universe, O Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

Svetaambaradhare Devi Naanaalankaara Bhooshite
Jagatsthite Jaganmaatah, Mahaalakshmi Namostu Te

Meaning:O Devi, You are dressed in white garments and decked with various kinds of ornaments, Thou art the mother of the universe and its support, O Mahaalakshmi, obeisance to Thee.

Mahaalakshmyaastaka Stottram Yad Pated Bhaktiman Naraha.
Sarva Siddhimavaapnoti Mahaalakshmi Prasaadataha.

Meaning:Whoever with devotion reads this hymn to Mahaalakshmi composed in eight stanzas, attains all success through the Grace of Mahaalaksmi.

Ekakaale Patennityam Mahaapaapa Vinaashanam
Dvikaalam Yah Patennityam Dhana Dhaanya Samanvitaha

Meaning:Whoever reads this hymn at least once a day will have all their sins destroyed; those who recite it twice will be blessed with wealth and prosperity.

Trikaalam Yah Patennityam Mahaa Shatru Vinaashanam
Mahaalakshmir Bhavennityam Prasannaa Varadaa Shubhaa

Meaning:Those who recite this three times in a day will have all their enemies destroyed. They will be always be blessed by the Goddess Mahalakshmi.

Laxmi, for wealth and abundance

Aum shrim hrim klim maha laxmiyai namaha

Ganapati Ganapath

Ganesh is prayed to first, at the begining of the day, and all other endevors, there is a lovely lecture I have heard
to sum up, it is to remember to pray to god. Ganapati is the remover of obsticles, the wise, the opener of ways.


Aum
Gananam tva Ganapati gum Havamahe
Kavim Kavinam Upamasra vastamam
Jyestharajam Brahmanam Brahmanaspat aana
Srnvan nuti bhissi dasadanam
Aum MahaGanapatayai Namaha

May we worship Ganapati, the Protector of Noble People
The best Poet, the Most Honourable,
The Greatest Ruler and the treasure of all knowledge
O Ganapati, please listen to us and take your seat in our heart.
I bow to the great Ganapati

To remove obsticles:
Aum Gam Ganapatayai Namaha

Healing Spell

O re, Geb, Nut, Wsr, Heru ! Make well the heart of this suffering man ! Lead him back to life as you made the heart of Re revive durring the attack by Nehaher. Drive out the poison that is in his body as you banished the venom of Apep which was in the body of the great god!