Stutimaṇḍala

Friday, February 11, 2011

saradabhujangaprayatastavanam

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]

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Sunday, September 14, 2008

gurvastakam

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]

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Friday, August 08, 2008

bhavani_bhujangam

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]

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Sunday, July 06, 2008

durgapaduddharastotram

Durga Apad Uddhar Stotram from Siddheshvari Tantra at Stutimandal

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Sample: I bow to that Durgā, Who is the refuge, Who is complete bliss, and Who is with mercy; I bow to that Durgā, Who pervades the universe and Who manifests as the universe; I bow to that Durgā Whose lotus-feet are revered by the whole world; I bow to that Durgā, Who absolves the world. O Durgā! Protect me.[1]

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Thursday, July 03, 2008

ganesastakam

Ganesh Ashtakam from Ganesh Purana at Stutimandal

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Sample: That Who is in infinite life forms due to infinite power, that Who is immeasurable due to formless nature, that Who is all the qualities, that Who shines forth as every manifestation assuming three different qualities of sattva, rajas and tamas — we extol and bow to that Ganeśa.[1]

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Tuesday, January 29, 2008

ganesabhujangam

Ganesh Bhujangam at Stutimandal

Sample: I praise the ruler of Gaṇa, Who is the son of Īśāna (Śiva), Who appears pleasing with the sounds of joyful swinging small bells across His body, Whose lotus-feet is trembling to the dance of Tāṇḍava in rebellious ways, and Who has a snake-garland shining over His belly.[1]

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Friday, November 16, 2007

sarasvati_bhujangam

Sharda Bhujangam by Adi Sankara (attrib) at Stutimandal

Sample: I continuously adore Mother Śāradā, Who has beautiful pot like breasts, Who has breast-pots which are filled with nectar, Who is the support of benevolence, Who is the support of virtue, Whose face is adorned by a servant-like moon, Who has red lips which are full of giving-quality, and Who is my Mother.[1]

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