Stutimaṇḍala

Friday, February 12, 2010

vinayavali013

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]

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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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Sunday, October 25, 2009

drdhainacaranana

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]

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Thursday, August 27, 2009

srikrsnagitavali 18

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]

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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]

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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

vinayavali11

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]

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Friday, May 22, 2009

vinayavali10

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]

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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

vinayavali07

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]

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

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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]

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Thursday, October 02, 2008

vinayavali16

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]

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Monday, September 22, 2008

vinayavali04

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]

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Saturday, September 13, 2008

vinayavali03

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]

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

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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]

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Thursday, July 31, 2008

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Aarti Kunj Bihari ki at Stutimandal

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Sample: We perform a felicity of Śrīkṛṣṇa, Who is Giridhara, and Who roams in the gardens.[1]

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Friday, June 27, 2008

vinayavali103

Vinayavali 103 from Vinay Patrika at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Rāma, the heroic descendant of Raghu, the master of senses, this is my humble request. Remove all (my) hope, faith and belief in others, which is the ignorance of this Jīva. I do not want anything — the ultimate state (of Mukti), discerning intellect, riches, Rddhi (abundance), the eight Siddhi, or extensive greatness. (All I want is) May my unconditional love in the feet of Rāma grow more and more, day by day.[1—2]

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Monday, June 09, 2008

hanumatstuti

Hanuman Stuti by Haridasa at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Hanumān, Who is the monkey God! Have pity (on me). Victory to you, O Hanumān, Who is the son of the wind-god Pavana! You are patient in battle, You bear the onus of Dharma, and You are the unsurpassed great warrior.[1--2]

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Saturday, June 07, 2008

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Hanuman Stuti #30 from Vinaypatrika by Tulsidas

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Sample: He who has the refuge of Hanumān, has all his vows honored; this (fact) is (unchangeable) like a line drawn by the Vajra. Of nobody else, do the ballads sing of making the impossible possible, and the possible impossible. He is the abode of bliss, remembering his form liberates from (all) difficulties and worries.[1—2]

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Saturday, April 19, 2008

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Sankatmochan Hanuman Ashtakam by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

Sample: During childhood, You swallowed the Sun. Then the whole world became dark. On that account, trouble happened to the world and no one was about to rectify the situation. The demi-gods came and requested You, and You released the Sun from Your mouth to remove the fear. In this world, who does not knows that You are known as remover of obstacles, O Kapi![1]

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Wednesday, March 26, 2008

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Rukmini Sandesh to Krishna from Bhagavat Purana at Stutimandal

Sample: O Acyuta, Who is the most handsome One! Having heard Your qualities, which enter through the path of ears and absolve away the pains of life, and having heard about Your handsome appearance, which is the only asset of the eyes of living beings with eyes, my heart is accepting You as a consort leaving behind shyness.[1]

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

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Too Dayalu by Tulsidas from Vinay Patrika at Stutimandal

Sample: You are merciful and I am destitute; You grant wishes and I am the seeker. I am a well-known fallen one and You absolve away the heap of sins. You protect the orphans, and there is no orphan like me [hence, protect me]. There is no pain-absolver like You and I am in immense pain [hence, absolve my pain].[1—2]

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