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Shri Kala Bhairava Pancha rathnam (The five gems addressed to Kala Bhairava.)Translated by Shri P.R.Ramachander (Kalabhairava is the God who is the protector of Benares. He is supposed to be the fearsome aspect of Lord Shiva. Once Brahma insulted Lord Shiva and his fifth head teasingly laughed at Lord Shiva. From Lord Shiva came out the Kalabhairava (Black Bhairava) who tore off the fifth head of Lord Brahma. On the entreaties of Lord Vishnu, Shiva pardoned Lord Brahma. But the sin (in the form of a lady) of beheading Lord Brahma followed Kalabhairava everywhere. Also the head of Brahma stuck to him....

Tantrokta Bhairav Kavach ( तांत्रोक्त भैरव कवच ) is a powerful tool or weapon to protect oneself from enemies, mishaps, tantra attacks, black magic and unseen dangers and misfortune. One should chant Tantrokta Bhairav kavach 11 times for 40 days unbroken to witness its magical effects.    तांत्रोक्त भैरव कवच    ॐ सहस्त्रारे महाचक्रे कर्पूरधवले गुरुः | पातु मां बटुको देवो भैरवः सर्वकर्मसु || पूर्वस्यामसितांगो मां दिशि रक्षतु सर्वदा | आग्नेयां च रुरुः पातु दक्षिणे चण्ड भैरवः || नैॠत्यां क्रोधनः पातु उन्मत्तः पातु पश्चिमे | वायव्यां मां कपाली च नित्यं पायात् सुरेश्वरः || भीषणो भैरवः पातु उत्तरास्यां तु सर्वदा |...

Sri Dakshinakali is a form of the Divine Mother Kālī, who is said to be easily pleased by the devotion of the devotees and also does not insist upon strict adherence to rituals and purity. She is the favorite of those following the non-ritualistic left handed path. She can also be approached through the ritualistic path as well. She is well-known and adored for removing all types of miseries caused by black-magic as well as destroying all inimical forces, both internal and external. She is the Destroyer and also wields the power of transformation to help us separate the virtual reality...

Shri Annapurna Stotram is a beautiful Stotra composed by Adi Shankaracharya. 'Anna' means food or grain and 'poorna' means complete. Goddess Annapurna is the goddess of food and nourishment in Hinduism. In Annapurna stotram Adi Shankaracharya is praying to Maa Annapurna to provide food to all. The Annapurna Stotram by Adi Shankaracharya is an exquisite hymn in praise of the Mother Goddess as Annapurna , the sustainer of the three worlds as the giver of Food and nourishment to all Beings. श्री अन्नपूर्णा स्तोत्रम् नित्यानन्दकरी वराभयकरी सौन्दर्यरत्नाकरीनिर्धूताखिलघोरपावनकरी प्रत्यक्षमाहेश्वरी ।प्रालेयाचलवंशपावनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरीभिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥१॥नानारत्नविचित्रभूषणकरी हेमाम्बराडम्बरीमुक्ताहारविलम्बमानविलसद्वक्षोजकुम्भान्तरी ।काश्मीरागरुवासिताङ्गरुचिरे काशीपुराधीश्वरीभिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥२॥योगानन्दकरी रिपुक्षयकरी धर्मार्थनिष्ठाकरीचन्द्रार्कानलभासमानलहरी त्रैलोक्यरक्षाकरी ।सर्वैश्वर्यसमस्तवाञ्छितकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरीभिक्षां...

Shri Brihaspati also known as Brahmanaspati or Planet Jupiter is the guru of Devas and is praised in many hymns of Rig Veda. Shri Brihaspati is described of yellow or golden color and holding a stick, a lotus and his beads. Jupiter symbolizes knowledge, love and spirituality. The day of Jupiter is Thursday and gemstone is Sapphire. Dhanu Rashi and Meena Rashi are ruled by Brihaspati or planet Jupiter. According to Shiva Purana, Brihaspati is the son of Rishi Angirasa and Surupa. The consort of Lord Guru has 3 wives – Tara, Shuba and Mamata. Brihaspati is Lord of three nakshatras – Punarvasu...

Maa Dhumavati is the seventh of the ten Mahavidya Goddesses. Devi Dhumavati is an old widow and is associated with things considered inauspicious and unattractive. She is always hungry and thirsty who initiates quarrels. Maa Dhumavati Ashtak stotra is dedicated to Maa Dhumavati and chanting of this stotra regularly destroys enemies. शत्रुओं का नाश कर देता हैं धूमावती अष्टक स्तोत्रं का पाठ, अवश्य पढ़ें । यह तो सभी जानते हैं कि मां धूमावती दस महाविद्याओं में ७वीं स्थान की साधना मानी गई है। दस महाविद्या की विशेष देवी मां धूमावती के अष्टक स्तोत्र का पाठ करने से समस्त शत्रुओं का जड़ से नाश...

Shri Shiva Tandava Stotram (शिवताण्डवस्तोत्रम्) is a stotra (Hindu hymn) that describes the Hindu God Shiva's power and beauty. It is traditionally attributed to Ravana, the rakshasa King of Lanka and devotee of Shiva. Both the ninth and tenth quatrains of this hymn conclude with lists of Shiva's epithets as destroyer, even the destroyer of death itself. Alliteration and onomatopoeia create roiling waves of resounding beauty in this example of Hindu devotional poetry. In the final quatrain of the poem, after tiring of rampaging across the Earth, Ravana asks, "When will I be happy?" Because of the intensity of his...

Sloka Srimat Payonidhi Nikethana Chakra Pane is taken from Shri Lakshmi Narsimha Karavalambam. Lakshmi Narsimha Karavalamba Stotram, also known as Lakshmi Narasimha Karunarasa Stotram is a 17-verse Stotram in praise of Lakshmi Narasimha. The Stotram is so called because each of these verses ends with the same refrain “Lakshmi Narasimha, Mama Dehi Karavalambam” which means “Oh Lord Narasimha, please lend me your helping hand”. श्रीमत्पयोनिधिनिकेतन चक्रपाणे भोगीन्द्रभोगमणिराजित पुण्यमूर्ते ।योगीश शाश्वत शरण्य भवाब्धिपोत लक्ष्मीनृसिंह मम देहि करावलम्बम् .Srimat Payonidhi Nikethana Chakra Pane,Bhogeendra Bhoga Mani Rajitha Punya Moorthe,Yogeesa Saswatha Saranya Bhabdhi Potha,Lakshmi Nrsimha Mama Dehi Karavalambam .Oh Great God Lakshmi Nrsimha,Who lives in the ocean of milk,Who...

Shri Daaridraya dhahan stotra is dedicated to Lord Shiva. If one worships Lord Shiva and chants Shri Daaridraya dhahan stotra daily then he gets rid of poverty and gets immense wealth. Shri Daaridraya dhahan stotra is must if you are suffering from poverty, burden of loans etc. हर श्रद्धालु को प्रतिदिन भगवान शंकर का पूजन करके दारिद्रयदहन शिवस्तोत्रम्‌ का पाठ करना चाहिए। इससे शिव की कृपा प्राप्ति होकर दारिद्रय का नाश होता है तथा अथाह धन-संपत्ति की प्राप्ति होती है।।  श्री दारिद्रय दहन स्तोत्रम् ।। विश्वेशराय नरकार्णवतारणाय कर्णामृताय शशिशेखर धारणाय। कर्पूर कान्ति धवलाय, जटाधराय, दारिद्रय दुख दहनाय नमः शिवाय।।1।। गौरी प्रियाय रजनीश कलाधराय, कालांतकाय...

Goddess Neel Saraswati or Blue Saraswati is a form of Tara devi. Shri Neel Saraswati stotram is recited to get victory over enemies (known and hidden). One should recite Shri Neel Saraswati stotram if one wants to get rid of his/her enemies and get victory over them. If one chants Shri Neel Saraswati stotram daily, on any ashtami , Navami or Chaturdashi , he will definately get rid of all his enemies for sure with in six months. After Chanting Shri Neel Saraswati stotram it is required to show the Yoni Mudra to Goddess. श्री नील सरस्वती स्तोत्र घोररूपे महारावे सर्वशत्रुभयंकरि। भक्तेभ्यो वरदे देवि त्राहि मां शरणागतम्।।1।। ॐ...

Aditya Hridaya Stotram is also known as Aditya Hridayam Stotram or Aditya Hrudayam stotram. Aditya Hridaya Stotram is a hymn associated with Aditya (Lord Surya, the Sun God) and was recited by the sage Agastya to Lord Ram on the battlefield before His duel with the demon king Ravan. By reciting this "blessing of blessings", Sage Agastya promises victory over all enemies, complete prosperity, purification from sin, anxiety, and grief, as well as the gifts of longevity and never-ending supreme bliss. The hymn also identifies Aditya with all other Hindu Gods, including Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and Skanda.   आदित्यहृदय स्तोत्रॐ अस्य...

Shri Ganadhisha Stotra Shiv Shakti Krutha in Sanskrit is devoted to Shri Ganesha. Chanting of Shri Ganadhisha Stotra provides all luxeries to devotees and removes their all obstacles in life. Shri Ganesha is worshipped as the lord of wisdom and success, beginnings and as the lord of defender and remover of obstacles, patron of arts and sciences. ॥ श्रीगणाधीशस्तोत्रं शिवशक्तिकृतम् ॥श्रीगणेशाय नमः ।श्रीशक्तिशिवावूचतुः ।नमस्ते गणनाथाय गणानां पतये नमः ।भक्तिप्रियाय देवेश भक्तेभ्यः सुखदायक ॥ १॥स्वानन्दवासिने तुभ्यं सिद्धिबुद्धिवराय च ।नाभिशेषाय देवाय ढुण्ढिराजाय ते नमः ॥ २॥वरदाभयहस्ताय नमः परशुधारिणे ।नमस्ते सृणिहस्ताय नाभिशेषाय ते नमः ॥ ३॥अनामयाय सर्वाय सर्वपूज्याय ते नमः ।सगुणाय नमस्तुभ्यं ब्रह्मणे निर्गुणाय च ॥...

Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of beauty, wealth and fertility has many iconic manifestations. Goddess Lakshmi has eight different forms. This concept of Goddess Lakshmi in her eightfold form is referred to as the Ashta-Lakshmi. The eight forms of Ashta-Lakshmi are believed to fulfill these human necessities and desires through their individual nature and manifestations.The eight divine forms of Goddess Lakshmi or Ashta-Lakshmi comprises:1. Aadi-Lakshmi (The Primeval Goddess) or Maha Lakshmi (The Great Goddess)2. Dhana-Lakshmi or Aishwarya Lakshmi (The Goddess of Prosperity and Wealth)3. Dhaanya-Lakshmi (Goddess of Food grains)4. Gaja-Lakshmi (The Elephant Goddess)5. Santana-Lakshmi (The Goddess of Progeny)6. Veera-Lakshmi or...

Karacharana Krtam Vaakkaayajam Karmajam Vaa is a famous Sloka or actually a prayer for forgiveness to bhagwan Mahadev Shambhu ie god Shiva. This bedtime Sloka is a prayer to God Shiva asking him to excuse our mistakes and maintain his mercy on us. Lord Shiva is known as the lord of Mercy and Compassion. Karacharana Krtam Vaakkaayajam Karmajam Vaa, Shravananayanajam Vaa Maanasam Vaaparaadham, Vihitamavihitam Vaa Sarvametatkshamasva, Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe Shri Mahaadeva Shambho करचरण कृतं वाक्कायजं कर्मजं वा ।श्रवणनयनजं वा मानसं वापराधं ।विहितमविहितं वा सर्वमेतत्क्षमस्व ।जय जय करुणाब्धे श्रीमहादेव शम्भो ॥ Meaning: "O God, kindly pardon my incorrect actions done consciously or unconsciously,...

Shri Kubera Ashta Lakshmi dhan prapti Mantra is a powerful mantra that can fulfill all problems related to wealth, finance and comforts. Regular chanting of this mantra will bless a person with all material comforts and will fulfill all wishes. One should chant minimum 11 malas for 41 days to get rid of problems related to finances in life. Shri Kubera Ashta Lakshmi dhan prapti Mantra ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्रीं श्रीं कुबेराय अष्ट-लक्ष्मी मम गृहे धनं पुरय पुरय नमः॥ Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi Mama Grihe Dhanam Puraya Puraya Namah” Meaning: This Mantra has a lot of significance...

Shri Rin mukti Ganesha Stotram is very useful when a person is buried under heavy debts / loans. One should chant Shri Rin mukti Ganesha stotra 11 times daily unbroken for 45 days. With blessings of Shri Ganesha all problems will vanish soon. Light an ghee lamp, offer flowers and prasadam to Ganapati , bow in front of Shri Ganesha and ask him to help you to get out of difficulties. ।। श्री ऋण मुक्ति गणेश स्तोत्रम ।। विनियोग – अस्य श्रीऋणविमोचनमहागणपतिस्तोत्रमन्त्रस्य शुक्राचार्य ऋषि:, ऋणविमोचन महागणपतिर्देवता, अनुष्टुप छन्द:, ऋणविमोचनमहागणपतिप्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोग: ।  ऊँ स्मरामि देवदेवेशं वक्रतुण्डं महाबलम । षडक्षरं कृपासिन्धुं नमामि ऋणमुक्तये ।।1।।...

Mayateetham Madhavmaadyam Jagdaadi is famous sloka mentioned in Sri Rama stuti. The exact meaning of sloka is given below. Sri Rama, the perfect avatar of the Supreme Protector Vishnu, is an all-time favorite among Hindu deities. Sri Rama is the embodiment of truth, of morality, the ideal son, the ideal husband, and above all, the ideal king. मायातीतं माधवमाद्यं जगदादि मायाधीशं मोहविनाशं मुनिवंद्यम् ।योगिध्येयं योगविधानं परिपूर्ण वंदे रामं रञ्जितलोकं रमणीयम् ।। Mayateetham Madhavmaadyam Jagdaadi Maayadheesham Mohvinasham Munivandayam । Yogidhyeyam Yogvidvanam Paripoorn Vande Ramam Rajjitlokam Ramneeyam ।। I consistently bow to Śrī Rāma, who is beyond the worldly creations, is slayer of Madhu-demon, is the...

Sri Narasimha is incarnation of Lord Vishnu and he is known as the ‘Protector’ who specifically defends and protects his devotees in times of need and distress. Ugram Viram Maha Vishnum is known as obstacle remover Narasimha mantra. Sri Narasimha Mantra is given below:- Ugram Viram Maha Vishnum Jvalantam Sarvato Mukham Nirisimham Bhishanam Bhadram Mrutyur Mrutyum Namamy Aham उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखम्। नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहम् ॥   I bow down to Lord Narasimha who is highly ferocious and brave and the emanation of Lord Maha Vishnu. He is full of effulgence, terrific and auspicious and the death...

Sloka Prabhate yo smarenya nityam is dedicated to Maa Durga. The sloka explains the importance of chanting name of Maa Durga. Prabhate yo smarenya nityam, Durga Durgakshar davyam| Aapdastasya nashyanti, tme suryodaya yatha || प्रभाते यः स्मरेन्नित्यं, दुर्गा दुर्गाक्षर-द्वयं। आपदस्तस्य नश्यन्ति, तमः सूर्योदये यथा ।।One  who chants the name of  Durga that is made up from two alphabets daily in morning, his all problems vanish same as darkness vanish after the rise of Sun. प्रतिदिन प्रातः काल 'दुर्गा' इस दो अक्षर वाले दुर्गा-नाम को स्मरण करता है, उसकी सभी आपत्तियाँ उसी प्रकार नष्ट हो जाती हैं, जैसे सूर्य के उदय होने...

Bala Mukunda Ashtakam begins as 'Kararavindena Padaravindam'. It is a prayer dedicated to Lord Krishna. Shri Bilvmangal Thakur has written this song ”kararavindena padaravindam”.Shri Bilvmangal Thakur Sri Krishna Chaitanya opulence, childhood forms, Sri Krishna’s past time held in Vrindavana. करारविन्देन पदारविन्दं मुखारविन्दे विनिवेशयन्तम्।वटस्य पत्रस्य पुटे शयानं बालं मुकुन्दं मनसा स्मरामि।। kararavindena padaravindam mukharavinde vinivesayantam vatasya patrasya putesayanam balam mukundam manasa smarami I meditate on that infant Mukunda (Krsna) who is sleeping on the leaf of a banyan tree with his the lotus like foot placed in his lotus like mouth with his lotus like hand. सम्हृत्य लोकान् वटपत्रमध्ये शयानमाद्यन्तविहीनरूपम्। सर्वेश्वरं सर्वहितावतारं बालं मुकुन्दं मनसा...

Maa Durga 32 names are very powerful names. The 32 names of Maa Durga together are known as Durga 32 Namavali stotra. This stotra has been provided as Durga Dvatrinsh Naammala in the spiritual book Durga Saptasati . The names are told by Maa Durga herself to all the divine forces of the universes when they had prayed to Cosmic mother and asked her, how to over come powerful demons. It has been said that the stotra removes all evils and protect human being from every kind of fear. Whoever will recite this garland of the names of Maa Durga the reliever of...

Sloka Yatha Dhenu Sahashtreshu Vatso is a famous sloka taken from Bhagwat Gita. This Sloka puts light on importance of good karmas in ones life. Hinduism and Buddhism speaks highly on Importance and laws of Karmas. Everything that happens in the world has its cause, it never happens by chance; Therefore, what we do now will have an effect on our present lives or our future lives. For this reason, people need to understand the law of Karma in order to know how to keep their words and to check their actions everyday so that everyone can find a way to create...

Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic poem which narrates the struggle of the divine prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. Eka Sloki Ramayana is describing all the kandas (chapters) of Ramayana in one stanza. This Sloka says the story of entire Ramayana in brief. It is believed that reading eka Sloki Ramayana with devotion is equal to reading the entire Ramayana.  आदौ राम तपोवनादि गमनं हत्वा मृगं कांचनं । वैदेही हरणं जटायु मरणं सुग्रीव सम्भाषणं ॥ वाली निर्ग्रहणं समुद्र तरणं लंकापुरी दाहनं । पश्चात रावण कुम्बकर्ण हननं एतहि रामायणं ॥इति एकश्लोकि रामायणं सम्पूर्णम् ॥ aadau raama tapovanaadi...

Sloka Om Raksha Raksha Ganadhyaksha is a famous sloka related to Shri Ganesha . Devotees seek protection of Shri Ganesha through this sloka. Shri Ganesha is one of the most popular deities in Hindu Mythology and is also known as the The Lord of Beginnings, The Remover of Obstacles and Vakratunda. One must chant this sloka daily to get divine protection.   रक्ष रक्ष गणाध्यक्ष रक्ष त्रैलोक्यरक्षकं। भक्तानामभयं कर्ता त्राता भव भवार्णवात्॥ Om Raksha Raksha Ganadhyaksha Raksha Trailokya Rakshakam,Bhaktanamabhayam Kartta Trata Bhava Bhavarnavat। हे गणाध्यक्ष रक्षा कीजिए, रक्षा कीजिये । हे तीनों लोकों के रक्षक रक्षा कीजिए; आप भक्तों को अभय प्रदान करनेवाले हैं, भवसागर...

Shri Kamal netra Stotra is dedicated to Shri Krishna. Shri Krishna, one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Indian divinities, worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar, or avatara) of the Hindu god Vishnu and also as a supreme god in his own right. Kamal means Lotus and Netra means Eyes. Shri Krishna is described as the "Lotus-Eyed One," referring to his divine beauty.   श्री कमल् नेत्र स्तोत्र श्री कमलनेत्र कटि पीताम्बर, अधर मुरली गिरधरम् । मुकुट कुण्डल कर लकुटिया, सांवरे राधे वरम् ।। कूल यमुना धेनु आगे, सकल गोपी मन हरम् । पीत वस्त्र गरुड़ वाहन, चरण सुख नित सागरम् ।। करत कोलि किलोल...

Shri Ganesha also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, is a widely worshipped deity in the Hindu pantheon. Shri Ganesha is the God of intelligence and knowledge. Shri Ganesha is also the Lord of obstacles. Chanting or listening of this Ganesha kavach takes away all the hurdles and obstacles from the life of a person, giving all round success and happiness for students. Ganesha Kavach blesses the devotee a long and healthy life. Ganesha Kavach protects you from all evils and peril and helps to fulfill your dreams and desires. May Shri Ganesha bless all !!  श्री गणेश कवच ॥ ॐ गण गणपतये नमः ॥ एषोति चपलो दैत्यान् बाल्येपि...

Shri MahaKali Ashtottara Namavali refers to 108 divine names of Mother Kali. The 108 names mentioned in Shri MahaKali Ashtottara Namavali have the ability to invoke power of Goddess Kali. One who regularly practices the 108 Names of Shri MahaKali Ashtottara Namavali, gains the ability to destroy his enemies and all evils from his life. Kali’s name is from the Sanskrit word kala, meaning either “black” or “time”, depending on the context. Her various other names reflect her different forms:-  श्री महाकाली अष्टोत्तर नामावली १ ॐ काल्यै नमः। २ ॐ कपालिन्यै नमः। ३ ॐ कान्तायै नमः। ४ ॐ कामदायै नमः। ५ ॐ...

Shri Chandra dev or Moon god is also one of the nine Navagrahas of Hindu Astrology. Shri Chandra is known as Planet Moon and also the Lord of stars. In Sanskrit Chandra stands for 'bright and shining'. Chandra has the second place in Navagraha. Moon (Chandra) is the planet, which rules our emotions, thoughts and fortune. Reading or listening Shri Chandra kavach removes all malefic effects of planet Moon .    श्री चन्द्र कवचम् ॥ ॐ गण गणपतये नमः ॥ अस्य श्रीचन्द्रकवचस्तोत्रमन्त्रस्य गौतम् ऋषिः ।अनुष्टुप् छन्दः, श्रीचन्द्रो देवता, चन्द्रप्रीत्यर्थं जपे विनियोगः ।समं चतुर्भुजं वन्दे केयूरमुकुटोज्ज्वलम् ।वासुदेवस्य नयनं शङ्करस्य च भूषणम् ॥ १॥ एवं ध्यात्वा जपेन्नित्यं...

Lord Shukra, known as Planet Venus, is the sixth among the Navagrahas, the nine planets. Venus or Shukra is the planet of love, material pleasures and luxuries. It is a fast moving planet, and its movements have a significant impact on one's life. Shukra kavach should be recited to reduce the malefic effects of shukra and enhance the benefits of the shukra graha. Shukra grants good health and immense wealth to his devotees. Along with reciting kavach one should donate unboiled milk, curd, desi ghee, flour , rice and white colored cloth (for upper body only like Kurta) to poor on any friday. श्री शुक्रकवचम् ॥ ॐ गण...

The Das Mahavidya Kavach is the most powerful Kavach for wish fulfillment, spiritual upliftment and knowledge. In Tantra, worship of Devi-Shakti is referred to as a Vidya. The Divine Mother is worshipped as ten cosmic personalities, the Das Mahavidya. Here das means ten and "mahavidya", comes from the root of sanskrit words Maha and vidya in which maha means great and vidya means education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge, enlightening or astonishing disclosure, nirvana. Successful sadhana of these Vidyas gives several boons to the practitioner. The Tantrik-Yogi who has control over his senses and positively inclined uses the boons to guide...