Stutimaṇḍala

Thursday, October 23, 2008

sristavah

Shri Stavah from Java Inscriptions at Stutimandal

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Sample: Om. May Śrīdevī — Who has a grand appearance, Who has four complexions, Who has four hands, Who knows the summary of enlightenment and bravery, and Who is remembered — give Cintāmani (jewel). May Laksmī with beautiful and splendid appearance grant serene face, rice, variegated luck, and praise from the world to me.[1—2]

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Monday, October 20, 2008

vinayavali17

Ganga Stuti from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Gangā, the daughter and delight of Bhagīratha! Victory to you! Glory to you! You are the moonlight for the Cakora bird of the assembly of Munis (sages). Humans, snakes and gods laud you. O the daughter of Jahnu! Hail to You. You are borne from the lotus feet of Visnu, you are resplendent on the forehead of lord Śiva, you flow through the three paths (heaven, earth and the lower world, Pātāla), you are the treasure of holiness, and you wash away (all) sins.[1]

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Saturday, October 18, 2008

sricandipratahsmaranam

Sri Chandi Pratah Smaranam at Stutimandal

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Sample: At morning, I remember the supreme Goddess, Whose hands have light rays like the winter moon, Who has gem studded ornaments of crocodile-shaped earrings and a necklace, Whose thousand hands are beautiful blue in color due to excitement from divine ammunition, Whose foot has rays like that of a red-lotus, and Who is supreme.[1]

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Sunday, October 12, 2008

bhagavatyastakam

Bhagavati Ashtakam by Amar Das at Stutimandal

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Sample: May salutations be for You, O Sarasvatī, Who holds a trident and a cakra, Who is wrapped in white apparel, Who is auspicious, and Who is situated on the shoulders of a lion (king of deer)! O Great Goddess, Whose lips are golden and charming, Who has moist hairs, and Who is decorated by golden lotuses! May salutations be for You.[1]

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Thursday, October 09, 2008

mukundavandanam

Mukund Vandana by Animesh at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Mukunda, Who is the cause of the Universe, Who is serene in form, Who is everything, Who is faultless, Who is adored by Śruti, Who is complete, Who is known as Visnu, Who is Brahman and Jīva, Who is beyond the metempsychosis ocean, Who is Krsna, Who is established only by the knowledge of tattva, Who is worthy of singing by knowledge and tāntrika treatises, and Who is victorious! I adore You.[1]

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Tuesday, October 07, 2008

gayatrayastakam

Gayatri Ashtakam by Adi Shankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: I meditate on Gāyatrī, Who was the result of penance of Viśvāmitra, Who is dearest, Who is served by bumble-bee like sages, Who gives eternal or fleeting discerning knowledge, Who has a smiling face, Who is resplendent due to decoration by a crescent moon, Whose face is glowing red in color and has a betelnut, Who is situated in the middle of (twelve) Āditya, Who is dear to Hari, Who has three eyes, and Who has five heads.[1]

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Thursday, October 02, 2008

vinayavali16

Devi Stuti (Vinay Patrika 16) by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: O the mother of the world! O goddess! Victory to you! Glory to you! Sura (deities), humans, Muni (sages) and demons serve you. You are the bestower of Mukti and worldly enjoyjment. You are the remover of all fears, O Kālikā. You are the abode of auspiciousness, pleasure and Siddhi. Your face is (like) the full moon, and you are the garland of rays of the just-arisen sun for the darkness of [the Ādhibhautika, Ādhidaivika and Ādhyātmika] afflictions.[1]

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