Stutimaṇḍala

gayatristotram

2012-01-28T11:27:00.000-08:00

Gayatri Stotram by Vasistha from Vasistha Samhita at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Goddess! Salutations be of You. May Gāyatrī—Who is Sāvitrī, Who is tripadā (the Gāyatrīmantra has three phrases), Who is indestructible, Who is ageless, Who is endless, and Who is the Mother—protect me from the ocean of metempsychosis.[1]

yasodakrsnasaptakam

2011-11-10T12:21:00.000-08:00

Yashoda Krishna Saptakam by Ushaputra at Stutimandal

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Sample: You are 1) Yaśomatīputraḥ, the Son of Mother Yaśodā; 2) Yaśodāgehaprastutah, Who approached the home of Yaśodā; 3) Yaśodādugdhabhaksī, Who is the drinker of the milk of Yaśodā; and 4) Yaśodābāhunidritah, Who slept in the arm-cradle of Yaśodā.[1]

sritarapratahsmaranam

2011-10-29T02:46:00.000-07:00

Sri Tara Pratah Smaranam at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Tārā, Who is the absolver from metempsychosis! At morning, I remember You, Who is the absolver, Who has a gentle smile, Who has three eyes, Who has a dark-blue complexion, Who has a pair of scissors, a skull, a lotus and a scimitar in hand, Who is the nourishing Mother, and Who is the ruler of sura, asura and men.[1]

astalaksmistotram

2011-10-27T08:21:00.000-07:00

Ashta Lakshmi Stotram on Dipavali 2011 at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Adilaksmī, Who is beautiful and Who is adored by the sages, Who is Mādhavī, Who was born with Soma (during ocean-churning), Who is golden in complexion, Who is a bestower of moksa that adorned the group of muni (sages), Whose speech is charming, Who is bowed by the Veda, Who is a dweller of lotus, Who showers good qualities and Who is worshipped by deva, Who is (joined) with peace, and Who is the enticer of Madhusūdana! Be victorious. Always protect (nourish) me.[1]

argalastotram

2011-10-02T03:58:00.000-07:00

Argala Stotram from Durga Saptashati by Rishi Markandeya

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Mārkandeya spoke: O Goddess Cāmundā! May you be victorious. O Goddess Kālarātri, Who absolves (takes away) the living-beings, Who is all-pervading! May salutations be for You.[1] May salutations be for You, Who is known by (the names of) Jayantī, Mangalā, Kālī, Bhadrakālī, Kapālinī, Durgā, Śivā, Ksamā, Dhātrī, Svāhā, and Svadhā.[2]

ganesavatarastotram

2011-09-04T10:28:00.000-07:00

Ganesh Avatar Stotram from Mudgal Purana at Stutimandal

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Sample: The son of Angirā spoke:

There are uncountable incarnations of Mahātmā Ganeśa. It is not possible to speak the stories (of Ganeśa incarnations) by me even in one hundred years.[1] In brief, I will speak about incarnations — incarnations, which are notable among notable, which are popular as eight in number, and incarnations which hold the Brahman.[2]

srikrsnagitavali 03

2011-08-20T12:50:00.000-07:00

Sri Krishna Gitavali #03 by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Krsna says, ‘‘O Mother! Give me a small but thick missī rotī after adding clarified butter (ghī) to it.’’ Yaśodā says, ‘‘Take it Kanhaiyā.’’ Krsna asks, ‘‘when will he (Balarāma) get it?’’ Yaśodā replies, ‘‘Very soon.’’ Krsna replies, ‘‘I will eat this rotī alone and I will not share it with Baladāū.’’ Yaśodā asks, ‘‘why so?’’ Krsna replies, ‘‘O gentle woman, why does it bother you,’’ and roams here and there.[1]

lilamrtakhyam

2011-07-08T13:57:00.001-07:00

Lilamrtakhyam by Rupa Gosvami from Stavamala at Stutimandal

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Sample: 1) Whose intoxicating flute-tunes disrupt the customary conduct (good disposition) of the heart of Śrī Rādhikā; 2) Whose lake-like mind is attracted towards the vivid (wide) extent of fragrance of Rādhā.[1]

brahmastotram

2011-05-09T21:43:00.000-07:00

Brahma Stotram by Mahakavi Kalidasa from Kumarasambhavam

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Sample: Salutations for You, Who is having the three forms of Brahmā, Visnu and Siva, Who was the only being before the creation, Who divided (the universe) into the three qualities (guna), and Who became manifold thereafter.[1]

vinayavali027

2011-04-18T12:35:00.000-07:00

Hanuman Stuti (#27) from Vinay patrika by Tulsidas

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Sample: O Hanuman!) Victory to You! You are the abode of blessings and the remover of wordly burdens (of births and deaths). You are a form of Śiva, the enemy of Tripurāsura, in a monkey’s body. You compete with (are like) the garland of flames of the (blazing) fire of the rage of Rāma in being the destroyer of the moths in the form of nocturnal demons.[1]

sriramacandrastakam

2011-04-13T11:45:00.000-07:00

Sri Ramachandra Ashtakam by Amardas at Stutimandal

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Sample: May Rāma, Who is pure thought, Who is the protector, Who is the bestower of supreme happiness, Who is always worthy of service by the best among muni (and) the best among Yogī (and) the best among Yati or ascetics (and) Indra (and) Hanumān, Who is complete, Who is the supplement of the daughter of Janaka, Who is superior to the demi-gods, and Who is the Lord of Ramā stay in heart of me indeed forever.[1]

sonadrinathastakam

2011-03-15T11:18:00.000-07:00

Sonadrinath ashtakam at Stutimandal

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Sample: Salutations for Śiva, Who is the Lord (situated) on Mount Śonādri, Who is eternal bliss, Who is Rudra, Who is honored by Goddess Śivā, Who is noble, Who is the supreme Lord, Who is Soma, Who is subtle, and Who is the Lord of demi-gods.[1]

saradabhujangaprayatastavanam

2011-02-11T06:40:00.000-08:00

Sharda Bhujangaprayat Stavanam by Shankaracharya at Stutimandal

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Sample: Salutations for Śāradā, Whose smile has caused the moon -- the ruler of night -- to shine, Whose cheek-radiance subdues the eyes (wishing to see Her), Whose ornamental flag is fluttering due to Her own eyes, and Who is the lotus-born eternal truth.[1]

laksminrsimhapancaratnam

2010-11-08T21:09:00.000-08:00

Lakshmi Narasimha Pancharatnam by Adi Shankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: If you wish to please the lord-like body of you, then regularly do the prayers of Narahari. (The reason being that) Adding decoration to the object getting reflected also increases the decoration of the reflection. O bumblebee like mind! You are uselessly wandering in the deserts of metempsychosis, which is without nectar; adore and seek the pollen from the lotus-like faultless feet of Lakṣmī and Narasiṁha.[1]

siddhilaksmistutih

2010-11-04T22:53:00.000-07:00

Siddhi Lakshmi Stuti at Stutimandal

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Sample: With the form of Brahman, the Omkāra Visnu is infallible. May salutations be of You, Siddhilaksmī, Who is Mahālaksmī, and Who is Laksyalaksmī![1]

sitalastakam

2010-10-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

Shitalashtakam (Sheetalashtakam) from Skand Purana at Stutimandal

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Sample: Of this stotra of Mother Śītalā, Mahādeva is the Ṛṣiḥ, the chandah is anustup, the istadevatā is Mother Śītalā, the bīja is Laksmīh, the śakti is Bhavānī; for the closure of all types of pox disease (boils) is the engagement of chanting.

ganesastavarajah

2010-09-11T09:37:00.000-07:00

Ganesh Stava Rajah (Ganesh Ashtakam) from Rudrayamalam at Stutimandal

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Śrībhagavān spoke: I speak stava of Gaṇeśa, which quickly bestows all the siddhi (even) in the age of Kaliyuga. There is no need of nyāsa (abandonment), saṁskāra (sanctitious ceremony), homa (purifying oblations), or tarpaṇa.[1]

srikrsnagitavali19

2010-09-02T06:56:00.000-07:00

Chaak Leela of Krishna by Tulsidas from Srikrsnagitavali at Stutimandal

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Sample: Kṛṣṇa went on Mount Govardhana and called the cows. He said that we drank water three-four times by churning it (like curd). However, our hunger is still there. It was not comparable to the satisfaction obtained on drinking milk from cow’s udders.[1]

mahadevastutih

2010-04-15T23:08:00.000-07:00

Mahadeva Stuti by Brihaspati from Skand Purana at Stutimandal

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Sample: Be victorious, O Śankara, Who is placid, Whose complexion is fair like the moon, Who is the bestower of pleasant objects, Who is the bestower of everything, Who is pure in every way, Who accepts offerings from devotees with pure emotions, and Who is the absolver of excessive afflictions of devotees![1]

hanumaddvadasanamastotram

2010-03-29T00:51:00.001-07:00

12 names | Hanuman Dvadash Naam Stotram from Anand Ramayan at Stutimandal

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Sample: (The twelve names of Hanumān are:) (1) Hanumān; (2) Añjanāsūnu, the son of Añjanā; (3) Vāyuputra, the son of Vāyu; (4) Mahābala, Whose strength is immense; (5) Rāmesta, Who is dear to Rāma; (6) Phālgunasakha, Who is the companion of Arjuna; (7) Pingāksa, Whose eyes are yellow; (8) Amitavikrama, Whose speed is immeasurable; (9) Udadhikramana, Who crossed the ocean in a step; (10) Sītāśokavināśanah, Who is the destroyer of grief of Sītā; (11) Laksmanaprānadātā, Who is the giver of life to Lakṣmana; (12) Daśagrīvasya darpahā, Who is the destroyer of pride of ten-necked Rāvana.[1] - [2]

laksmanagita

2010-03-24T00:00:00.001-07:00

Lakshman Gita from Ramcharitmanas by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Nisādarāja Guha said that Kaikeyī became the axe for the tree-like lineage of Sun. Her bad thoughts caused unhappiness for the whole world. Nisādarāja Guha thus became very sorrowful on watching Rāma and Sītā asleep on the ground.[1]

srikrsnagitavali60

2010-03-13T23:48:00.001-08:00

Draupadi Raksha (Sri Krishna Gitavali 60) by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: (Draupadī thinks) What happened if I have been lost in an unfair (deceptive) game of bet. My five brave consorts (Pāndava) will not allow anyone to undress me.[1]

vinayavali013

2010-02-12T03:12:00.000-08:00

Vinay Patrika 013 - Shiv Bhajan - by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Worship the pollen (dust) of the lotus feet of Śiva. It is the bestower of complete happiness and prosperity, and is the Kāmadhenu (fullfiller of all wishes).[1]

vinayavali012

2010-02-10T23:56:00.000-08:00

Vinay Patrika 012 - Shiv Bhajan by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: I always revere Śiva, Who is beneficient, Who is the bestower of auspiciousness, Who grants happiness to the virtuous, Who is the husband of the daughter of the Mountain Himālaya (Pārvatī), Who is supremely pleasing, Who is the liberator from Kāma (desire and lust) and Mada (intoxication), Whose eyes are like red lotuses, Who is Vāmadeva, and Who is attainable (only through) passion (of Bhakti).[1]

harikusumastabakam

2010-01-27T23:40:00.000-08:00

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]

sarasvatyastottarasatanamastotram

2010-01-20T04:05:00.001-08:00

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]

chadimanaharivimukhan

2010-01-14T00:10:00.000-08:00

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]

pranamapranayastavam

2009-12-26T06:04:00.000-08:00

Pranam Pranay Stavam by Rupa Goswami from Stavamala at Stutimandal

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Sample: Salutations for the son of Gopendra Nanda (Krsna), Who is enticing like millions of Kandarpa (cupid), Who is shining like sparkling blue-lotus, and Whose sport captivates the world.[1]

anandakhyam_stotram

2009-12-19T00:56:00.000-08:00

Stavamala - Anandakhyam Stotram by Rupa Goswami at Stutimandal

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Sample: 1) Śrīkrsna; 2) Paramānandah, Who is supreme bliss; 3) Govindah, Who was named Govinda by Kāmadhenu and Indra; 4) Nandanandanah, Who is the dear boy of Nanda; 5) Tamālaśyāmalarucih, Whose splendor is like the dark bark of tamāla tree; 6) Śikhandakrtaśekharah, Who has made peacock feather as crest;[1]

srigayatristotram_devibhagavate

2009-12-15T07:01:00.001-08:00

Sri Gayatri Stotram from Devi Bhagavat Purana at Stutimandal

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Śrīnārada spoke: O Nārāyana, Who is sympathizing with His devotees, and Who knows everything! Spoken by Gāyatrī, and meant for the heart (of devotees) and the destruction of sins, please recite that Gāyatrī stotram.[1]

srigayatristotram

2009-11-26T22:13:00.000-08:00

Sri Gayatri Stotram by Vasishtha from Vasishtha Samhita at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Goddess Gāyatrī, Who is Sāvitrī, Who has three divisions (in the Gāyatrī meter), Who is unchangeable, Who is ever young, Who is immortal, and Who is the divine Mother! Salutations to You. Protect me from the ocean of metempsychosis.[1]

dhanalaksmistotram

2009-10-25T06:41:00.000-07:00

Dhana Lakshmi Stotram at Stutimandal

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Dhanadā spoke: Having gone to the noble Nīlakantha Śiva, Who is dear to me -- Goddess Pārvatī asked the following from Śankara, Who is the abode of compassion.[1

drdhainacaranana

2009-10-25T06:39:00.001-07:00

Dradh in Charanan by Soordas at Stutimandal

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Sample: In these feet I have firm conviction (or I have unflinching belief in Your feet). Were it not for the illumination from moon like toe-nail of the consort of Śrī (Krsna), the whole world would be in darkness.[1]

devyastakam

2009-09-23T01:34:00.001-07:00

Devyashtakam (Devi Ashtakam) by Yogananda at Stutimandal

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Sample: I adore You, Who is the great Goddess (Mahādevī), Who is Mahāśakti (the greatest power), Who is Bhavānī, Who is the dear one of Śiva (Bhava), Who destroys the grief of metempsychosis, and Who is the Mother of the world.[1]

lalitastottarasatanamastotram

2009-09-14T02:17:00.000-07:00

108 names of Lalita from Lalitopakhyanam at Stutimandal

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Sample: (The one-hundred eight names of Lalitā are) (1) Who is dear to Śiva, (2) Who is worshipped by Śiva, (3) Who is reverenced by Śiva, (4) Who is charming for Śiva, (5) Who is merriment of Śiva, (6) Who is the delight of Śiva, (7) Who is like the divine crest-jewel for Śiva.[1]

sivasaktikrtaganadhisastotram

2009-08-27T02:31:00.000-07:00

Shiv Shakti Krit Ganesh Stotram at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Ganeśa, Who is the Lord of demi-gods, and Who bestows bliss to devotees! Salutations for You, Who is the leader of Gana, Who is the Lord of various Gaṇa, and Who likes devotion.[1] Salutations for You, Who is rejoicing in His own bliss, Who is the most skilled (siddha) and most wise (buddhi) among all, Who has śesanāga (serpent) tied at the belly, Who is noble, and Who is Dhundhirāja.[2]

srikrsnagitavali 18

2009-08-27T02:30:00.001-07:00

Sri Krishna Gitavali 18 by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Clouds, filled with pride, came over the village of Vraja. Having thought that there has been immense disrespect, Indra (Sureśa) had sent them with anger.[1] Terrible lightening was shining in all the ten directions. The sky became dark and full (due to swollen clouds). Incited by strong winds, dark clouds were roaring loud and moving fast.[2]

srikrsnagitavali 01

2009-08-27T02:28:00.000-07:00

Sri Krishna Gitavali 01 by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Mother Yaśodā, after taking (baby) Govinda into lap, gazes at His face again and again. Krsna, Who is cloud of happiness, Himself is getting thrilled with joy, and His mind is getting pleased moment by moment.[1] With child-like accent, Yadurāya (best among Yadu) asks the following to Mother, ‘‘Please explain to me what is causing this exceptional bliss to You.’’[2]

vinayavali11

2009-07-08T21:33:00.000-07:00

Shiv Bhajan by Tulsidas from Vinay Patrika at Stutimandal

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Sample: O lord Bhairava! You have a terrifying appearance, you produce fear, you are the ruler of Bhuta (ghosts of a deceased), Preta (state of a Jiva before obsequial rites are performed) and Pramatha (a Gaṇa of Śiva), and you are the remover of misfortunes. You are the cat for [killing] the mouse in the form of delusion, you are the dispeller of worldly fears, you are the landing place (destination) of those who enable [others] to cross over [the ocean of life and death], and you assure safety [of your refugees].[1]

narayanistutih

2009-06-16T21:18:00.000-07:00

Narayani Stuti by Rishi Markandeya from Durga Saptashati at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Goddess, Who absolves the pain of those seeking refuge! Be pleased. O Goddess, Who is the mother of the entire universe! Be pleased. O Goddess of the entire world! Be pleased. Protect the world. O Goddess! You are the Queen of the entire movable and immovable world.[1]

vinayavali10

2009-05-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

Shiv Bhajan from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Lord Śankara, You are the sun for (destroying_ the darkness of delusion. O Hara, the destroyer! O Rudra, the roaring destroyer! You are my refuge, You are the remover of my anguish, and You are pleasing to the world (and people). The Young moon (shines) on Your forehead, Your very large eyes are (like) lotuses, and You are the abode of the charm of a billion Kāmadevas.[1]

sriganadhipati_pancaratnastotram

2009-05-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

Sri Ganadhipati Pancharatnam by Nrisimha Bharati Shankaracharya at Stutimandal

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Sample: I salute Ganādhipa (Ganeśa), Who is rare to be attained by passionate ones, Who is worshipped by dispassionate seers, Who is saluted by demi-gods and demons, Who destroys death that drinks (those in) old-age, and Who is the ocean of mercy. That, whose worshippers hail preceptor with tongue and Hari with wealth, I bow to that Ganādhipa.[1]

vinayavali26

2009-04-09T05:02:00.000-07:00

Hanuman Bhajan by Tulsidas from Vinay Patrika at Stutimandal

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Sample: (O Hanumān!) Victory to You! You are the king of the monkeys, You have the valour of the king of the beasts — the lion, and You are (an incarnation of) the great lord Śiva, Who is the abode of happiness and blessings, and Who holds skulls (in his hands). You are the sun, garlanded with rays, for the dreadful night of the mundane world which abounds in the villians like delusion, arrogance, anger and desire (lust).[1]

vinayavali09

2009-04-05T00:58:00.000-07:00

Shiv Shiv Hoi Prasanna from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas

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Sample: O Śiva! O Śiva! Be propitious and take pity (on me). You are filled with compassion, Your glory is illustrious, I offer myself as a sacrifice (to you); take away Your Māyā.[1]

satipancakam

2009-04-05T00:48:00.001-07:00

Sati Panchakam by Animesh at Stutimandal

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Sample: I revere Bhavānī, Who is Satī among Satī women, Who is worthy of respect from Śambhu, Who is shining in the great centers of cosmic power (Mahāśaktipītha) with splendor from different organs, Who bestows the light of bliss, knowledge, dispassion and devotion, Who is auspicious, and Who is the primordial power.[1]

raghavastakam

2009-04-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

Raghavashtakam on Ramnavmi 2009 at Stutimandal

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Sample: I salute the best among descendants of Raghu, Who is Rāghava, Who is the abode of compassion, Who is served by sages, Who is adored by demi-gods, Who is the sun for lotus-like face of Jānakī, Who is participating in qualities, Who is well-wisher of Angada (son of Vālin), Who is dear to Hanumān, Who has lotus like eyes, and Who is fearsome for evil demons.[1]

vinayavali08

2009-03-11T20:23:00.000-07:00

Vinay Patrika 08 - Shiv Bhajan - from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas

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Sample: O Śankara, you are a great deity, a great donor and very ingenuous (simple). You dispelled the misfortunes of each and every one who folded hands [in front of you].[1]

advaitapancaratnam

2009-03-09T12:25:00.000-07:00

Advaita Pancharatnam by Adi Sankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: I am not a body, I am not the network of various sense-organs, I am not the ego of ‘I’, I am not the set of prāna (life-breathe), and I am not wisdom. I am away from wife, husband, farms, finances, etc. I am the eternal witness of everything turned inwards towards the Ātman. I am eternal bliss.[1]

sadasivastakam

2009-02-17T05:57:00.000-08:00

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]

durgadhayanam

2009-02-07T21:03:00.000-08:00

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]

rudrayamale_sarasvatistotram

2009-01-26T04:11:00.000-08:00

Sarasvati Stotram from Rudrayamalam by Brihaspati at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Sarasvatii! I do salutations to You, Who is consciousness, Who is situated inside heart, Who is seated in throat (as Vānī), Who is born out of lotus, Who is hrīṅkāra, Who is always dear, Who bestows wisdom, Who bestows boons, Who indeed bestows fruit to all desires, Who is dear of Keśava, Who is noble woman, Who has a lute in hands, and Who bestows boons.[1—2]

dvadasajyotirlingastotram

2009-01-24T19:26:00.000-08:00

Dvadash Jyotirlinga Stotram at Stutimandal

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Sample: I take refuge of that Somanātha, Who is like divine-light in the large and beautiful Saurāṣṭra province, Who has a crescent moon on the top, and Who has mercifully incarnated for the giving devotion.[1]

vinayavali07

2008-12-31T00:21:00.000-08:00

Shiv Bhajan (Vinayavali 07) from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: O the Consort of Umā! How do You not take pity on (this) miserable? O You, Who is mine (treasure) of compassion! You take away the dreadful misfortunes.[1]

vinayavali05

2008-12-30T11:44:00.000-08:00

Shiv Bhajan (Vinayavali 05) from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: (Lord Brahmā speaks to Mother Pārvatī) — O Bhavānī, Your husband is verily crazy. He is a great donor, and every now and then He gives to those who have never given away (anything), and His gift transcends the boundaries defined by the Veda.[1]

catuh_sloki_vallabha

2008-12-23T12:21:00.000-08:00

Chatur Shloki by Vallabhacharya at Stutimandal

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Sample: Always with every emotion, only Krsna, the protector of Vraja, is worthy of devotion (hymns). Of self, only this is indeed the righteous deed, as opposed to any other thing at any other place and any other time.[1]

catuhsloki

2008-12-13T12:48:00.000-08:00

Chatuh Shloki Bhagavat by Sri Vitthaleshvara at Stutimandal

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Sample: Only Krsna, Who is the Lord of Vraja, is worthy of prayers by the thought that He is always the supreme soul of everyone. Only He will cause the benefits in this world and the next world.[1]

vinayavali06

2008-12-02T00:20:00.000-08:00

Shiv Bhajan #6 from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Ask (for anything only) from Śiva, the husband of Pārvatī. (The city of) Kāśi is his abode, and the likes of Animā (the eight siddhi) are his servants.[1] He gives away without thinking (whether somebody deserves it or not), and to add to it, He melts (with compassion) on little (service). He cannot stand the sight of any distressed (person) with folded-hands.[2]

vinayavali04

2008-11-22T10:17:00.000-08:00

Vinayavali 04 (Shiv Stuti) from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: There is nowhere a donor like Śankara. He takes pity on the miserable, He is fond of only giving away, and He always likes those who ask (for something).[1] After killing (burning) Māra (Kāmadeva), the foremost among warriors, Śiva established him (again) in the world. How can I describe the act of pity of such a Lord when He is pleased?[2]

saradastutih

2008-11-21T01:44:00.000-08:00

Sharda Stuti at Stutimandal

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Sample: I always take myself to Sarasvatī, Who has four elemental faces, Who roams in the immediate proximity of Mount Śrngātaka, Who is situated in the talks of eminent ones.[1] Salutations for that thread of Vāktattva (speech element), which is infinitesimal, and which is pure — of whose disposition is variegated, and which bestows shape to the cloth of world.[2]

pasupatyastakam

2008-11-02T10:42:00.000-08:00

Pashupati Ashtakam by Prithvi Pati Soori at Stutimandal

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Dhyānam: One should meditate upon Maheśa, Who is eternal, Whose complexion resembles Mount Kailāsa, Who has a beautiful moon on forehead, Whose bright organs are decorated by jewels, Who has an axe, a deer, boon and fearlessness in hands, Who is gracious, Who is sitting on a lotus, Who is continuously eulogized by the devagana (demi-gods), Who has a cloth made of tiger-skin, Who is the beginning of the universe, Who is the cause of the universe, Who absolves all the fears, Who has five heads, and Who has three eyes (on every head).[1]

sristavah

2008-10-23T22:50:00.000-07:00

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]

vinayavali17

2008-10-20T01:06:00.000-07:00

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]

sricandipratahsmaranam

2008-10-18T12:53:00.000-07:00

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]

bhagavatyastakam

2008-10-12T12:39:00.000-07:00

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]

mukundavandanam

2008-10-09T08:30:00.000-07:00

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]

gayatrayastakam

2008-10-07T12:03:00.000-07:00

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]

vinayavali16

2008-10-02T10:47:00.000-07:00

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]

vinayavali04

2008-09-22T10:55:00.000-07:00

Devi Stuti (Vinay Patrika 04) by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Goddess! You are the dispeller of unbearable vices and sorrows. Take pity on me. You are the cause of the universe, You are favorable to (Your) devotees, You wield a trident in hand, and You are the great and original Māyā (the creator of the visible universe).[1]

gurvastakam

2008-09-14T17:54:00.000-07:00

Guru Ashtakam or Gurvashtakam by Adi Shankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: The body is beautiful and also the consort. The glory is variegated and beautiful. The wealth is comparable to Mount Meru. But if there is no mental devotion in the lotus-feet of preceptor, then what, then what, then what, then what?[1]

vinayavali03

2008-09-13T19:29:00.000-07:00

Vinayavali 03 from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Apart from Śiva, whom should one ask (for anything)? He takes pity on the miserable, He takes away the suffering of the devotees, He is capable in every way, and He is the glorious lord.[1]

kanakadharastotram

2008-09-09T01:21:00.000-07:00

Kanak Dhara Stotram (Kanakadhara Stotram) by Adi Sankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: May Laksmī, Who is taking refuge in the decorated body of Hari similar to a female bumble-bee enters in a garland of buds, Who has accepted all the splendors in Her body, Who can toy with Kāmadeva (cupid) [by her beauty], be the bestower of prosperity of Her, Who is Mangaladevatā, on me.[1]

ganesastakam_padmapurane

2008-09-01T11:22:00.000-07:00

Ganesh Ashtakam by Vyasa from Padma Purana at Stutimandal

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Sample: I adore Ganapati, Who is a dependent of Śiva, Who has a beautiful garland of Keyūra flower, Who is the epitome of Giridhara (Krsna), Who is practising the Yoginī Cakra (Tāntrika knowledge), Who absolves the fear of metempsychosis, Who is far from grief and poverty, and Who incarnates as Vakratunda.[1]

om_jaya_siva

2008-08-23T20:03:00.000-07:00

Jay Shiv Omkara (aarti) by Shivanand Swami at Stutimandal

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Sample: Victory to Śiva, Who is the Lord, Who is Hara (absolver), Who is Omkāra, Who is Brahmā, Visnu and Sadāśiva, and Who has Gangā as a consort. Victory to Śiva, Who is Omkāra.[1]

sankastanasana_ganesa_stotram

2008-08-23T20:01:00.000-07:00

Sankasht Nashan Ganesh Stotram by Sage Narad at Stutimandal

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Sample: Having saluted Deva-Vināyaka — Who is the son of Gaurī, and Who is the abode of devotees — by head, one should continuously remember His [following] names for the fulfillment of all the desires. The first is Vakratunda, the second is Ekadanta, the third is Krsnapingāksa (Who has dark yellow eyes), and the fourth is Gajavaktra (Who has an elephant-face).[1—2]

sarasvati_pancakam

2008-08-23T19:59:00.000-07:00

Sarasvati Panchakam by Animesh at Stutimandal

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Sample: Gone in the middle of a beautiful garden, graceful in the middle of swans, situated at the bank of a river, with steady and calm eyes, remembering the cause of speech (Svarātmikā) in heart, bowing to the glory-possessing in mind, when will I become a sage, reciting the panegyrics of Sarasvatī?[1]

balasatanamastotram

2008-08-23T19:58:00.001-07:00

Bala Shatnaam Stotram at Stutimandal

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Dhyānam: May 1) Bālā — 2) Who is colored by a net of red-rays, 3) Who is at leisure, 4) Who is holding japavaṭīkā, 5) Who has abhayamudrā and book in hands, 6) Whose left hand is adorned with varamudrā, 7) Who is standing in full-blown water-lily, and 8) Who is eternal-bliss personified — reside in my heart.[1]

srutikrtaramastuti

2008-08-23T19:56:00.000-07:00

Shruti Krt Raam Stuti from Bhusundi Ramayan at Stutimandal

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Sample: Be victorious, be victorious, O Śrīrāma, Who takes away the anguish of three-worlds, Whose form is like a new (dark) cloud, Who is the storehouse of all qualities and auspicion, Whose beautiful is incomparable, Who won over the haughtiness of million-Kandarpa (cupid), ...

sriharistotram

2008-08-23T19:54:00.000-07:00

Sri Hari Stotram by Brahmanand at Stutimandal

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Sample: I adore Śrīhari, Who is the world-net protector, Who has a moving garland at throat, Who has a forehead radiant-like the autumn-moon, Who is the end for dreadful demons, Who has a blue-sky like body, Whose Māyā (illusions) are invincible, and Who is with the consort Padmā. I adore Him.[1]

visnusodasamanistotram

2008-08-23T19:52:00.000-07:00

Vishnu Shodash Mani Stotram at Stutimandal

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Sample: One should think of the name Visnu while taking medicine, Janārdana while taking food, Padmanābha (One Who has a lotus at navel) in bed, Prajāpati in marriage, Cakradhara (One Who holds a discus) in battles, Trivikrama (One Who crossed the universe in three-steps) in home, Nārāyaṇa at the time of leaving body, and Śrīdhara in union with beloved.[1—2]

uddhavagita_manomimamsa

2008-08-23T19:51:00.000-07:00

Mano Mimamsa (Thoughts on Mind) from Uddhav Gita at Stutimandal

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Sample: These people are not the cause of my happiness or grief; the Devatā (of organs or body), the Ātman, the planetary positions, the deeds, and the Kāla (time) are not the cause of my happiness or grief. I come to think that the mind (manas) causes this great world to wander in cycles.[1]

gopalastotram_naradapancaratra

2008-08-23T19:49:00.000-07:00

Gopal Stotram by Sage Narad at Stutimandal

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Sample: I adore Krsna, Who is bluish-black like a new cloud, Who has blue-lotus like eyes, Who is the dear-one of cowherdess, Who has the form of cowherd, Who has dark curly locks of hairs upward-tied with shining peacock-feathers, and Who is decorated by a flower-garland hung with kadamba-flowers.[1—2]

dasasloki

2008-08-23T19:27:00.000-07:00

Nirvana Dasakam (Dashashloki) by Adi Shankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: I am neither land nor water, neither fire nor wind, neither sky nor the sense-organs, or not even a collection of these; away from the proximity of multiplicity, proved by the existence of sleep, that which is left or remaining from all of the above, I am only that eternal-bliss.[1]

vinayapatrika_25

2008-08-23T19:23:00.000-07:00

Hanuman Jaya Stuti from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Hanumān, Who is born out of ocean-like womb of Añjanī, Who causes bliss to the enemy of destitute-demon lineage, Who gives bliss to the cakora-like beautiful eyes of Kesarī, and Who absolves the afflictions and sorrows of the group of worlds, wins.[1]

kavitavali_ukaa7-8

2008-08-23T19:21:00.000-07:00

Kavitavali Uttarkand verses 7-8 by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Even when an uncountable number of faults happen by people, Rāma does not bothers to bring them in His heart. [For example] Ganikā (prostitute), Gaja (Indradyumna, elephant king), Gīdha (Jatāyu), and Ajāmīla had sins which were uncountable [but Rāma forgave them].[1]

sarada_rupa_stutim

2008-08-23T19:19:00.000-07:00

Sharda Roop Stuti by Animesh at Stutimandal

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Sample: 1) Śrīmātā — the graceful Mother; 2) Śrīmahāvānī — the great and honored Speech; 3) Śrīvidyā — the Goddess of knowledge; 4) Śrīsarasvatī — the great Goddess Sarasvatī 5) Advitīyā — One without a second; 6) Mahārūpā — One Who has a great appearance; 7) Cārurūpā — One Who has a beautiful appearance; 8) Sureśvarī — One Who is the Ruler of nature.[1]

navadurgadhyanam_saivagame

2008-08-23T19:16:00.000-07:00

Nav Durga Dhyanam at Stutimandal

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Sample: Now begins the thought of Nine forms of Durgā.

umamahesvarastotram

2008-08-23T19:12:00.000-07:00

Uma Maheshvar Stotram by Adi Shankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: Salutations again and again for Śankara and Pārvatī, Who are eternally blissful, Who are full of new-youth, Whose beautiful forms are mutually close, Who is the daughter of Nagendra (Himālaya) and Who has the bull as a flag.[1]

parvati_pancakam

2008-08-23T18:40:00.000-07:00

Parvati Panchakam at Stutimandal

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Sample: O the One who killed Niśumbha and Śumbha! You are pleased by the sportive-joy, You are blazing in the heart as compassion, You have a brilliant-red complexion, You are adorned by undivided cheeks, a stick and a garland of skulls, You are embellished by blazing and violent multitude of radiance, and You are complete-bliss.[1]

suryastuti_vp2

2008-08-19T20:18:00.000-07:00

Surya Stuti by Tulsidas from Vinay Patrika at Stutimandal

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Sample: O lord Sūrya, you take pity on the miserable. Sages, humans, gods and demons - all are in (your) service. You are the lion for (destroying) the elephants of frost and darkness, and you wear a garland of rays of light. You burn the multitude of diseases in the form of vices, sorrows and sins.[1—2]

srivasudevastakam

2008-08-17T01:33:00.000-07:00

Vasudev Ashtakam by Narayan Guru at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Hari, Who is Śrīvāsudeva, Who has a lotus, the Pāñcajanya conch, the Kaumodakī mace and the fear-solution Sudarśana cakra in His hands, Who has the mark of Śrīvatsa on chest, Who destroys the root cause of all passion, and Who is the consort of the Earth! Take away my every passion.[1]

sarasvati_stuti_yajnavalkya

2008-08-12T01:17:00.000-07:00

Sarasvati Stuti by Yagyavalkya from Devi Puranam at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Mother of the world! Cause mercy on me, who has indeed lost his radiance, who has lost his memory due to the trap of preceptor, who is without knowledge, and who is saddened. Please bestow conscience, memory, knowledge, power, power to awake pupils, power to write treatise, and well established good pupils.[1—2]

siva_manasa_puja

2008-08-11T11:38:00.000-07:00

Shiv Manas Puja by Adi Shankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Paśupati, Lord, Who is the storehouse of mercy! Please accept the following, which are assumed in the mind — a seat made with precious-stones, a bath with ice-trickled water, a divine-apparel adorned with many kinds of jewels, a sandalwood-paste mixed with fragrant deer-musk, flowers fashioned with jātī, campaka and bilvapatra, incense, and an earthen-lamp.[1]

siva_tandava_stotra

2008-08-09T14:14:00.000-07:00

Shiv Tandav Stotra by Ravan at Stutimandal

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Sample: That Śiva, Who having held a long-garland of the best-snake (cobra) at the neck which is purified by the flow of trickling water-drops in the forest-like twisted hair-locks, Who danced the fierce Tāndava-dance to the music of a sounding-drum — may that Śiva extend my bliss.[1]

bhavani_bhujangam

2008-08-08T00:42:00.000-07:00

Bhavani Bhujangam Stuti by Adi Shankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: I extol Bhavānī, Who is reclining at the end of a lotus-seat with six support pillars, Who is shining forth excellently inside the arteries of the living beings (as the life spirit), Who is extracting and consuming the divine-nectar, Who is like an idol of the divine-nectar, and Whose true nature is eternal bliss.[1]

satyanarayana_astakam

2008-08-06T10:38:00.000-07:00

Satyanarayan Ashtakam Vishnu Stotram at Stutimandal

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Sample: I adore Visnu, Who is the Lord, Who is Satyanārāyana, Who is the first deva, Who is the cause behind the world, Who possesses Śrī (Laksmī), Who is the Lord of the world, Who is Vibhu, Who is all-pervading, Who causes auspicion, Who bestows the desired to devotees, Who bestows liberation, and Who is Mādhava.[1]

janaki_pancakam

2008-08-05T10:15:00.000-07:00

Janki Panchakam (Sita Panchakam) by Animesh at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Mother! I bow to You, Who is the Goddess, Who bestows love as a Mother, Who is the the only nourishing-mother of this world, Who is compassionate, Who is like nectar, Who is serene, Who is saluted by sons and daughters, Who possesses love and motherly compassion, and Who is Jānakī (Sītā).[1]

radha_krpa_kataksa

2008-08-05T00:37:00.001-07:00

Radha Kripa Kataksha Stuti by Shiv at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Rādhā, Who is adored by the group of best-sages, Who absolves the grief of the three-worlds, Who has a happy lotus-like face, Who is radiant in the gardens of the Earth, Who is the dear one of the King Vrsabhānu of Vraja, and Who is together with the son of the King Nanda of Vraja (Krsna)! In this world, when will You cast a benevolent-glance with me as a receiver.[1]

mharo_pranama

2008-08-04T11:01:00.000-07:00

Mharo Pranam by Mirabai at Stutimandal

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Sample: My obeisance to Bā̃ke Bihārī, Who has a crown of peacock-feathers, Who has a tilaka (mark) rested on the forehead, and Who has ear-hoops with tress-locks hanging over.[1—2]

radha_stuti

2008-08-04T01:18:00.000-07:00

Radha Stuti at Stutimandal

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Sample: Rādhā is the queen of rasa-dance; She is enticing, Rama (Laksmī), the beloved of Krsna, and She is situated on the chest of Krsna. She is the Goddess of the life of Krsna and She brings forth (manifests) Mahavisnu. She is all-pervading Visnumāyā, and She is true, eternal and pure.[1--2]

veda_sara_siva_stavah

2008-08-03T09:07:00.000-07:00

Veda Sara Shiv Stavah by Adi Shankaracharya at Stutimandal

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Sample: I remember the only Mahādeva, Who is the enemy of Smara or Kāmadeva, Who is the Lord of the animals for sacrifice, Who destroys the sins, Who is the Lord beyond everyone, Who has a cloth made from elephant-skin, Who is the best, and Who has a shaking stream of Gangā in the midst of the matted-hair locks.[1]