Stutimaṇḍala

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

harikusumastabakam

Hari Kusum Stabakam by Rupa Goswami from Stavamala

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Sample: I bow to Hari, by Whose gait the (walking of) best intoxicated elephant is surpassed, by Whose teeth the pride of Jasmine flowers is defeated, Whose splendor surpasses that of ten million Kāmadeva (cupid) put together, and Whose face is charming due to pleasant blooming flowers.[1]

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

sarasvatyastottarasatanamastotram

108 Names of Sarasvati at Stutimandal

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Sample: (The one-hundred eight names of Sarasvatī are) 1) Sarasvatī; 2) Mahābhadrā, Who is supremely auspicious; 3) Mahāmāyā; 4) Varapradā, Who bestows boons; 5) Śrīpradā, Who bestows wealth; 6) Padmanilayā, Whose home is in a lotus; 7) Padmāksī, Whose eyes are like lotus; 8) Padmavaktragā, Whose face is like lotus.[1]

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

chadimanaharivimukhan

Chadi man hari vimukhan by Soordas at Stutimandal

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Sample: O my mind! Abandon the company of those who have turned away from Hari. (Because) With those men, delusion is born and it becomes an obstacle in the bhajana (of Hari).[1]

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