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This is Mahakali Dhyanam mantra taken from Devī Mahatmya . The Devi Mahatmya or Devi Mahatmyam is a Hindu philosophical text describing the Goddess, known as Mahadevi or Adishakti, as the supreme power and creator of the universe. It is part of the Markandeya Purana, and was composed in Sanskrit around 400-500 CE, with authorship attributed to the sage (Rishi) Markandeya. It consists of Chapters 74 to 86 (13 chapters) of the Markandeya Purana. ॐ खड्गं चक्रगदेषुचापपरिघाञ्छूलं भुशुण्डीं शिरः शङ्खं सन्दधतीं करैस्त्रिनयनां सर्वाङ्गभूषावृताम् । नीलाश्मद्युतिमास्यपाददशकां सेवे महाकालिकां यामस्तौत्स्वपिते हरौ कमलजो हन्तुं मधुं कौटभम् ॥ Om khaḍgaṃ cakragadeṣucāpaparighāñchūlaṃ bhuśuṇḍīṃ śiraḥ śaṅkhaṃ sandadhatīṃ karaistrinayanāṃ sarvāṅgabhūṣāvṛtām ।...

According to religious scriptures, reciting Bhagavat gives virtue and destroys sin, but in present times hardly anyone has time to read the entire Bhagavat. In such a situation, by chanting one mantra written below regularly, one gets the result of reciting the entire Bhagavat. This mantra is also called Eka Shloki Bhagavatam.  धर्म शास्त्रों के अनुसार, भागवत का पाठ करने से पुण्य मिलता है और पाप का नाश होता है, लेकिन वर्तमान समय में संपूर्ण भागवत पढ़ने का समय शायद ही किसी के पास हो। ऐसे में नीचे लिखे एक मंत्र का रोज विधि-विधान से जप करने से संपूर्ण भागवत...

The literal meaning of the word Abhishek is – An auspicious bath for a deity. Rudrabhishek means the consecration of Lord Rudra, that is, the anointing of the Shivlinga with the mantras of Rudra. This holy bath is offering to Rudra Shiva. The best way to please Shiva is to do Rudrabhishek. There are many forms and types of Rudrabhishek. अभिषेक शब्द का शाब्दिक अर्थ है – स्नान (Bath) करना अथवा कराना। रुद्राभिषेक का अर्थ है भगवान रुद्र का अभिषेक अर्थात शिवलिंग पर रुद्र के मंत्रों के द्वारा अभिषेक करना। यह पवित्र-स्नान रुद्ररूप शिव को कराया जाता है।। जैसा की वेदों...

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...

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,...

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 ॥

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...

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 से...

Vande Bodhmayam Nityam Gurum Shankar rupinam ,Yamaashrito hi vakropi chandrah sarvatra vandhyatey is a chaupai taken from Shri Ramcharitmanas. A Shiv shishya or Shiv shisya is a disciple of Lord Shiva who worships Shiva as their Guru teacher, in the Hindu religion. It is mentioned in various texts of Hindus that Lord Shiva works as teacher.   वन्दे बोधमयं नित्यं गुरुं शंकररूपिणम्‌।यमाश्रितो हि वक्रोऽपि चन्द्रः सर्वत्र वन्द्यते॥ Vande Bodhmayam Nityam Gurum Shankar rupinamYamaashrito hi vakropi chandrah sarvatra vandhyatey॥   ज्ञानमय, नित्य, शंकर रूपी गुरु की मैं वन्दना करता हूँ, जिनके आश्रित होने से ही टेढ़ा चन्द्रमा भी सर्वत्र वन्दित होता है॥I worship Lord Shankar, the eternal preceptor, who is all wisdom, and...

Taan bhoosuta mukti mudaarahaasan Sanskrit sloka is unique in itself, which convey both the Stories of Rama and Krishna in a Single verse, in a palindrome format. The sloka was written by the scholar Dyvagyna Surya Pandita in the 14th Century, is a marvelous example of palindromic verses. You read straight, you get Ramayana. Read it in the reverse order, you will get Sri Krishna’s Life Story This Sloka when read forward relate to Rama and the Ramayana, and when read in reverse, it relates to Krishna and the Mahabharata. एक अद्भुत श्लोक सीधे पढ़ने पर श्री राम का वंदन करता हैं और उल्टा पढ़ने पर श्री...

'Api swarnamayi lanka na me' is a famous sloka told by Lord Rama to his younger brother Lakshmana showing importance of Patriotism and love for country. Patriotism is a natural and probably the most important factor in the country’s success, because if people are the patriots, they work hard for the development of their country, protection of its historical heritage and improvement of the love towards the culture of the nation.  अपि स्वर्णमयी लङका न मे लक्ष्मण रोचते ।जननी जन्मभूमिश्च स्वर्गादपि गरीयसी ॥ Api swarnamayi lanka na me Lakshman rochatejanani janmabhoomishch swargaadapi gasriyasi Sri Rama says to Lakshmana ,” Even though this Lanka is made...

Anaayesaena maranam , Vinaa dhainyaena jeevanam is a beautiful Sloka with deep meaning. One must chant this daily and pray to Lord Shiva. This is a prayer to Shiva, requesting him to give death without trouble or pain, life without poverty , and devotion in Shiva . We all must have this as our daily prayer. The exact meaning of Sloka is given below अनायासेन मरणं विनादैन्येन जीवनं ।देहि मे कृपया शम्भो त्वयि भक्तिं अचन्चलं ॥ Anaayesaena maranam ,Vinaa dhainyaena jeevanamDaehi mae Kripayaa shambho ,Thvaya bhakthim achanchalam Meaning : Requesting Lord Shiva to kindly grant three wishes:- To give a peaceful death without any bodily...

Swarna Akarshana Bhairava is specifically worshipped for material gains. Mythology has it that the wealth dispensing ability of even lord Kubera and goddess Lakshmi has come under the ambit of Swarna Akarshana Bhairava. The Swarna Akarshana Bhairav also known as Swarnakarshana Bairavar is believed to solve economic problems of devotees.  Swarna Aakarshana Bhairava holds an Akshaya Patra – a bowl that never exhausts of food and other prosperous things needed for a happy life – instead of the traditional skull. It is said that the skull has changed into this prosperous bowl as Lord Bhairava played alchemy to change iron into...

Sloka Vishuddhou the shuddha sphatika visadham has been taken from Soundarya Lahari ( sloka 37 ). This sloka is chanted to get Immunity From Devils and Spirits/Removal of Bhootha , Pretha Pisacha and Brahma Rakshasa. Soundarya lahari meaning waves of beauty consists of two parts viz. Ananda Lahari meaning waves of happiness (first 41 stanzas) and Soundarya Lahari (the next 59 stanzas). It is believed that Lord Ganesha himself has etched the Ananda Lahari on Mount Meru (Some people believe that Sage Pushpa Dhantha did the etching). It was read from there by Sage Goudapada who taught it to Adi Sankara. Adi...

Bhaja Govindam also known as Moha Mudgara is a popular 8th century Hindu devotional composition in Sanskrit attributed to Adi Shankara. Below given Sloka is taken from Bhaja Govindam. Adi shankaracharya emphatically states the importance of devotion for god as a path to reach spiritual development and to liberation from the cycle of birth and death. भजगोविन्दं भजगोविन्दं गोविन्दं भजमूढमते |संप्राप्ते सन्निहिते काले नहि नहि रक्षति डुकृञ्करणे || Bhaja Govindam, Bhaja Govindam,Govindam Bhaja Mooda Mathe,Samprapthe sannihithe kale,Nahi nahi rakshathi dookrunj karane Meaning : Worship Govinda, worship Govinda, worship Govinda, Rules of grammar will not save you at the time of your death.

Karpura gauram Karunavtaaram is an ancient Sanskrit sloka related to Lord Shiva. This sloka is found in Yajurveda. It is said that Lord Vishnu praised to the new couple in the wedding of Shiva and Parvathi through this Sloka. करपूर गौरम करूणावतारमसंसार सारम भुजगेन्द्र हारम |सदा वसंतम हृदयारविंदेभवम भवानी सहितं नमामि || karpura gauram karunavataaramsansar saram bhujagendra haram |sada vasantam hrdayaravindebhavam bhavani sahitam namami || Pure White like Camphor, an Incarnation of Compassion, the Essence of worldly existence, Whose Garland is the King of Serpents,always Dwelling inside the Lotus of the Heart. I Bow to Shiva and Parvati (Shakti) together.  जिनका...

Sloka Yatra Yatra Raghunatha keeranam is dedicated to Sri Hanumana which means Wherever the praises of Lord Rama are sung, there you can definitely see Lord Hanumana with his hands folded and bowing to Him; thus is his devotion for Rama.  यत्र यत्र रघुनाथकीर्तनं तत्र तत्र कृतमस्तकांजलिम् | वाष्पवारिपरिपूर्णालोचनं मारुतिं नमत राक्षसान्तकम् || yatra yatra raghunatha keertanamtatra tatra kruthamasthakanjalem | pashpavari paripurna lochanammaruthim namatha rakshasanthagam || Sri Maruthi (Son of Wind God), the terror to demons (Rakshasas) is present wherever praise of Sri Rama is sung, with joyous tears in His eyes and folded hands over His head. To Him we offer...

Sloka Naham Vasami Vaikunthe comes in conversation between Lord Vishnu and Sage Narada . At the advent of Kaliyuga, it is believed, that the Lord Supreme was asked by Sage Narada, of the simplest Sadhana which will help the ordinary people realize the Lord Supreme easily. To dispel doubts, the Lord himself pronounced that in Kaliyuga he would not reside in Vaikuntha, the celestial abode, or in the Sun or in the hearts of great Yogis [sages], but would stand in attention wherever his devotees do sing his name. नाहं वसामि वैकुण्ठे योगिनां हृदये न च |मद्भक्ता यत्र गायन्ति तत्र तिष्ठामि नारद || Naham...

"Kasturi Tilakam" is the 2.108 Slokam of Sri Krishna Karnamrutham, a string of Bhakthi laden poems offered at the sacred feet of the Lord . The author of Sri Krishna Karnamrutham is Bilva Mangalar (AD 1220-1300). He was a contemproary of Swami Desikan (AD 1268-1369). Since he described with great joy the leelas of Krishna like Sukha Brahmam, the author of Srimad Bhagavatham, he came to be known as Leela Sukhar. He belongs to the tradition of great devotees of Krishna of Kerala such as Narayana Bhattadhiri, the author of Sri NarayaNeeyam, Poonthaanma and Vasudeva Nambhhodhri and other great scholars of...

Sloka Bhagavad Gita Kinchitha Theerthaa is taken from "Bhaja Govindam" composed by Jagadguru Adi Shankaracharya. Sloka Bhagavad Gita Kinchitha Theerthaa means, "If one reads a little bit of the Bhagavad Gita, drinks a drop of water from Ganga, and if he worships Krishna even for a small moment, he won't have any tiffs with Yama", the lord of death. भगवद् गीता किञ्चिदधीता गङ्गा जललव कणिकापीता ।सकृदपि येन मुरारि समर्चा क्रियते तस्य यमेन न चर्चा ॥ Bhagavad Gita Kinchitha Theerthaa Gangaa Jalalapi Kanikaa PeethaSakruthapi Yaena Muraari Samarchaa Kriyathe Thasya Yamenana Charcha If a person reads a little from Bhagavad Geeta, Drinks a sip of water from Ganges....

Sloka Brahmanandam parama sukhadam is mentioned in Guru Gita. Sloka Brahmanandam parama sukhadam is chanted in praise of the Guru who removes darkness from our hearts & takes us to the infinite self. ‘Gu’ means Guhya or darkness and ‘Ru’ means remover or alleviator. He who removes our ignorance and makes our life happy, comfortable, enlightened and blessed ,is our guru or guide. ब्रह्मानन्दं परमसुखदं केवलं ज्ञानमूर्तिंद्वन्द्वातीतं गगनसदृशं तत्वमस्यादिलक्ष्यम्एकं नित्यं विमलमचलं सर्वधीसाक्षिभूतंभावातीतं त्रिगुणरहितं सद्गुरुं तं नमामि Brahmanandam parama sukhadam kevalam jnaanamurtim Dvandvaateetam gaganasadrusham tatvamasyadi lakshyamEkam nityam vimalamachalam sarvadheesaakshibhuutam Bhaavaateetam triguna rahitam sadgurum tam namaami. I prostrate myself before that Guru, the Bliss of...

Mantra Manojavam Marut Tulya Vegam is powerful mantra dedicated to Shri Hanuman. Lord Hanumana, the Monkey God, whose speed, valor and loyalty to Shri Rama are legendary. By chanting this powerful mantra one gets relieved from troubles & gets positive energy. One should listen or chant this mantra every morning or whenever in trouble. Ghosts, devils and spirits never trouble a person who regularly recites the Hanumana Mantra.  मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगम् जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम् । वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये ।। Manojavam Marut Tulya Vegam Jitendriyam Buddhi Mataam Varishtham ।Vaataatmajam Vaanara Yooth Mukhyam Shri Raama Dootam Sharnam Prapadye ।। I take Refuge in Sri Hanuman. Let me pray and salute...

Sloka ' Jihve kirtaya kesavam ' is taken from mukunda mala stotra. The Sloka represents the feelings of true Krishna devotee. Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Gods in Hinduism. He is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu (in some regions Lord Krishna is considered as the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu). Lord Krishna was born during Dvapara Yuga out of four cyclic Yugas described in Hindu scriptures. जिह्वे कीर्तय केशवं मुररिपुं छेतोभज श्रीधरम् ।पाणिद्वंद्व समर्चय अच्युतकथाः श्रोत्रद्वय त्वं शृणु ।कृष्णं लोकय लोचनद्वय हरेर्गच्छाङघ्रियुग्मालयम् ।जिघ्र घ्राण मुकुंदपादतुलसीं मूर्धन्नमाधोक्षजम् ॥ Jihve keertaya kesavam muraripum ceto bhaja sridharamPaani-dvandva samarcayacyuta-kathah...

Lord Ayyappan, or  Ayyappa, is a popular Hindu deity worshiped mainly in South India. Shri Ayyappa is believed to have been born out of the union between Lord Shiva and Vishnu (in female form, as the mythical enchantress Mohini), who is regarded as avatar of Lord Vishnu. Hence he is also known as ‘Hariharaputhra’ which literally means the son of both Hari (Lord Vishnu) and Haran (Lord Shiva). Some of the other popular names of Lord Ayyappa include Sree Dharma Shasta, Hariharaputhran, Iyyappan, Swamy, lrumudi Priyan, Sabarigiri Vasan, Pamba Vasan, and Manikandan.  Shri Ayyappan Namaskaaram Shlokam  Lokaveeram Mahapoojyam, Sarvarakshakaram vibhum !Parvathi...

Maa Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and learning worshiped throughout Nepal and India. She is a part of the trinity of Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati. As schools are reopening soon , below given is powerful prayer for all students. The mantra will help students with better concentration levels , decision power and intelligence. May Maa Saraswati bless all !! May Devi Veenavadini with her music and grace brings happiness and peace in everyone’s life !!   सरस्वति नमस्तुभ्यं वरदे कामरूपिणि ।विद्यारम्भं करिष्यामि सिद्धिर्भवतु मे सदा ॥saraswati namastubhyam varadé kāmarūpiṇi |vidyārambham kariṣhyāmi, siddhirbhavatu mé sadā || saraswati namastubhyam varade...

Light is considered as a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity and abundance in the Hindu religion. Light brings brightness with it and removes the darkness. Light makes it possible to see things clearly. Lamp (Deep) is a part of various traditions and cultures around the world in general and India in particular. In almost every Indian home across the rural-urban divide, a lamp is lit daily in relation to sacred or secular domains of culture. Following Sloka / Shloka can be recited while lighting the lamp. This prayer is also known "Deepa shlokam" , "Deep Vandana" or "Deepa Jyoti Mantra". The light...

Udaye savita rakto raktashchastamaye tatha, sampattau cha vipattau cha mahatamekarupata is a famous sanskrit sloka which means that Like the Sun is same red during sunrise and sunset, Great people remain same in prosperity or adversity. Exact meaning of sloka is given below.  उदये सविता रक्तो रक्तश्चास्तमये तथा । सम्पत्तौ च विपत्तौ च महतामेकरूपता ॥ udayé savitā rakto raktashchāstamayé tathā |sampattau cha vipattau cha mahatāmékarūpatā || Meaning :- The sun looks alike while rising and setting. Great men too remain alike in both the good and bad times.