dasasloki

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]

sribalambikadasakam

Bala Ambika Dasakam at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Mother Bālā, Whose compassion surpasses any limit or boundary, Who is adored by the demi-gods, Who resides in the heart of everything made out of sportive Māyā, and Whose organs are decorated with garland and earrings made of diamond jewels! Please cast a benevolent glance on me.[1]

sarasvatii_dasakam

Sarasvati Dashakam by Animesh at Stutimandal

Sample: May Sarasvatī — Who speaks favorite, Who bestows favorite, Who fulfils (our) favorite, Who roams unbounded, Who is adorned by the color of a swan (white), Who roams with a swan, Who is adorned by a shining and resplendent Vīnā, Who bestows good luck, and Who is auspicious — always extend my thinking.[1]

gauri_dashakam

Gauri Dasakam by Adi Sankara (attributed) at Stutimandal

Sample: I praise Gaurī, Who is my Mother, Who has lotus-like beautiful eyes, Who established and destroyed all the universes as a sport, Who is sought-after by the minds of Yogī who are beyond worldly passions, and Who is resplendent like a flock of sun at the dawn.[1]