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Shri Rama Ashtakam ( श्री रामाष्टकम् ) was composed by Sage Vyasa in Sanskrit. Rishi Vyasa says in this Rama Ashtakam that he worships Rama since Sri Rama removes all the sins of the devotees. Sri Rama always makes his devotees happy. He removes fear of his devotees. The teachings of Lord Rama reminds us that sorrow and joy, fear and anger, gain and loss, life and death, indeed everything that happens, is due to the action of fate. Sri Ram's life and journey is one of perfect adherence to dharma despite harsh tests of life and time. He is pictured as the...

Shri Gopal Kavacham is mentioned in Narada Pancharatra. Shri Gopal Kavacham is told to Goddess Parvati by Lord Mahadev. The devotee who recites Shri Gopal Kavacham every day becomes free from all his troubles which are created by his enemies. It is said that Shri Gopal Kavacham is to be recited first and then any pooja of Shri Gopal krishna should be performed to receive the blessings. Though Gopala means a cowherd and is one of the names of Krishna, it could also mean the protector of all beings.  श्रीगोपालकवचम्  श्रीगणेशाय नमः ॥  श्रीमहादेव उवाच ॥  अथ वक्ष्यामि कवचं गोपालस्य जगद्गुरोः ।  यस्य स्मरणमात्रेण जीवनमुक्तो...

Samarth Ramdas Swami has composed the Maruti Stotram , the great saint of 17th century. Here, Samarth Ramdas Swami describes Maruti (Hanuman) and praises him in the various stanzas of the Maruti stotram. The first 13 stanzas describe Maruti, and the later 4 are the phalashruti (or what are the merits / benefits that one derives from reciting this stotra). One who recites the Maruti stotram, all their troubles, difficulties and worries are vanished by the blessings of Sri Hanuman. They become trouble free from all their enemies & all evil things. It is said in the that stotram fulfills all wishes when...

Shri Tulasi Kavacham prayer occurs in Brahmanda Purana. When engaged in fight with Tharakasura, Lord Subrahmanya becomes tired and prays Lord Shiva.  Lord Shiva appears before him and teaches him this great stotra. Later by the power gained by reciting the Stotra, Lord Subrahmanya kills Tharaka. It is mentioned in this stotram, that it fulfills all wishes of those who are chanting it.   श्री तुलसी कवचम्  श्री गणेशाय नमः II  अस्य श्री तुलसीकवच स्तोत्रमंत्रस्य I  श्री महादेव ऋषिः I अनुष्टुप्छन्दः I  श्रीतुलसी देवता I मन ईप्सितकामनासिद्धयर्थं जपे विनियोगः I तुलसी श्रीमहादेवि नमः पंकजधारिणी I शिरो मे तुलसी पातु भालं पातु यशस्विनी II १ II ...

Shri Ketu Kavacham is mentioned in Brahmanda Purana. Regular recitation of Shri Ketu kavacham pacifies planet Ketu and provides relief . Ketu is generally referred to as a "shadow" planet. It is believed to have a tremendous impact on human lives and also the whole creation. As per Vedic astrology, Ketu depicts positive and negative karmic accumulations, spirituality and occultism. Many astrologers believe Ketu as the significator of Moksha or Nirvana. It is considered both malefic and benefic by Vedic astrologers. ॥ श्री केतुकवचम् ॥ || Shri Ketu Kavacham || श्रीगणेशाय नमः । Shri Ganeshay Namah केतुं करालवदनं चित्रवर्णं किरीटिनम् ।प्रणमामि सदा केतुं ध्वजाकारं ग्रहेश्वरम्...

Rahu is supposed to be a shadowy planet and is phlegmatic in nature resulting in malignant growth. If Rahu is weak in a birth chart it causes problems in intestines, boils, skin, ulcers, spleen, worms, high blood pressure, etc. Rahu Puja or the Dragon's Head Worship is devoted to planet Rahu. Grah Shanti Rahu Pooja is prescribed for those, having malefic Rahu or wrongly put Rahu according to the horoscope. In Vedic celestial prophesy, the North Node of the Moon is called Rahu. Rahu is portrayed by scriptures as half-bodied, conceived of a lioness, snakelike, having an enormous figure and being...

Shri Mangal Chandika Stotram was composed in Sanskrit. Shri Mangal chandika Stotram is mentioned in Prakruti-Khanda from Brahmavaivarta Purana (Adhya 44/20-36). Shri Mangal Chandika stotram is chanted to receive the blessings from the Goddess Devi Mangal Chandika. All desires of the devotee are fulfilled by chanting this stotram for ten lakh times. Chandika or Ran-Chandi (Caṇḍīka) is the supreme Goddess of Devi Mahatmya (Sanskrit: Devīmāhātmyam, देवीमाहात्म्यम्) also known as Chamunda or Durga as mentioned in Durga Saptashati. Chandi is described as the Supreme reality who is a combination of Mahakali, Maha Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. Later in the Murti Rahasyam she is described as Maha...

Shri Tulasi Stotram is addressed to the sacred Basil leaf also known as Tulasi (ocimum sanctum). The basil plant (Tulasi or Tulsi) is considered to be an incarnation of the consort of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that if basil leaves are offered to Lord Vishnu, he would fulfill all the wishes of the devotee. Shri Tulasi Stotram was written by Sage Pundareeka who lived in Thirukdalmallai in Tamil Nadu. Tulasi is venerated as a goddess in Hinduism and sometimes considered a wife of Vishnu, sometimes with the epithet Vishnupriya, "the beloved of Vishnu". In India people grow Tulasi as the religious plant and worship...

Shri Shani Kavacham is in Sanskrit. It is taken from Brahmananda Purana. Shri shani kavacham is chanted to Propitiate an afflicted Shani/Saturn and achieve Rajayoga through complete blessings of Shani. Shani Raksha Kavach is a sacred medium of receiving divine blessings of Lord Shani. Shani Raksha Kavach is the ultimate defender against evil influence of Saturn (Shani). It helps you get success in profession, studies and other areas of life.  अथ श्री शनि कवचम्  अस्य श्री शनैश्चरकवचस्तोत्रमंत्रस्य कश्यप ऋषिः II  अनुष्टुप् छन्दः II शनैश्चरो देवता II शीं शक्तिः II  शूं कीलकम् II शनैश्चरप्रीत्यर्थं जपे विनियोगः II  निलांबरो नीलवपुः किरीटी गृध्रस्थितस्त्रासकरो धनुष्मान् II ...

Surya Dev is one of the main deities of Hinduism. Surya Dev is considered the life giver and one who nourishes. Shri Surya Mandala ashtakam is from Aditya Hrudaya. Shri Surya Mandala ashtakam is hyme in praise of God Surya. It is said in the stotra that Surya mandal vanishes poverty and sorrow. Surya dev is the only Navgrah that is easily visible to the naked eye. Many scriptures uphold his importance as the chief among these nine planets.All life generates from the heat and light of the Sun. Without Surya, the entire universe would be covered in deep darkness and creation itself...