Stutimaṇḍala

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

sadasivastakam

Sadashiv Ashtakam by Patanjali from Halasya Mahatmya at Stutimandal

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Sample: Continuous salutations for Sadāśiva, Who lives in a divine mansion at the banks of a river full of golden lotuses, Who is dear to Visnu (One who has Suparna Garuda as a vehicle), Who has splendor comparable to millions of sun, Who roams with Aparnā (Gaurī), Who wears the king of snakes (those with a extended lips), Who is auspicious, and Who is known as Śambhu.[1]

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Saturday, February 07, 2009

durgadhayanam

Durga Dhyanam at Stutimandal

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Sample: Attend to Durgā, Who is associated with a hair-bun of matted locks, Who has made eighth-night moon as a forehead-mark, Who has three eyes, Who has a face resembling a moon and a lotus, Whose is radiant with light of blue color (that of linseed flower), Who is well respected, Whose eyes are conducive, Who is full of youthful energy, and Who is decorated by all the ornaments.[1—2]

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