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Sloka Ramo Viraamo Virajo Margo Neyo Nayo-anayaH is mentioned in Shri Vishnu sahasranamam (Sloka 43) . The meaning of the above Sanskrit versions is that Rama is the one who keeps the entire living beings happy, the one in whose memory Yogis always revel (take pleasure) in the bliss of Brahman.   रामो विरामो विरजो मार्गो नेयो नयो-अनयः । वीरः शक्तिमतां श्रेष्ठ: धर्मो धर्मविदुत्तमः ।। Ramo Viraamo Virajo Margo Neyo Nayo-anayaH Veerah Shaktimataam Shresshtah Dharmo Dharmaviduttamah The meaning of the above Sanskrit versions is that Rama is the one who keeps the entire living beings happy, the one in whose memory Yogis...

Shri Meenakshi Pancharatnam (five jewels of Goddess Meenakshi) is a hymn praising the Goddess Meenakshi. Shri Meenakshi Pancharatnam was composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya and it beautifully describes the attributes of the Goddess. . ‘Meenakshi’ is a combination of two root words; ‘mina’ meaning fish and ‘aksi’ meaning eyes. Thus it implies ‘the one who has eyes like that of a fish.’ Goddess Meenakshi glances and looks after her devotees as fishes look after and protect their younger ones with their eyes. This grace also earns Her the name ‘Angayarkanni’. Ancient stone inscriptions refer to Her as ‘Thirukamakottathu Aludya Nachiyar.’ Sundareshwara,...

Shri Ganesha Bhujangam is a beautiful verse describing Lord Ganesha written by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. Shri Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rituals and ceremonies. By chanting Shri Ganesha Bhujang Debts and poverty can be forever forbidden from one’s life. Hail the Lord Ganesha!!! May we all be blessed!!! श्रीगणेशभुजङ्गम् Shri Ganesha Bhujangam रणत्क्षुद्रघण्टानिनादाभिरामंचलत्ताण्डवोद्दण्डवत्पद्मतालम् ।लसत्तुन्दिलाङ्गोपरिव्यालहारंगणाधीशमीशानसूनुं तमीडे ॥ १॥ RanatKshudra GhanTaaNi NaadaaBhi RaamamChaletTanda VodDandaVat PadmaTaalamLasatTundi LaangoPariVyaalaHaaramGanaaDheesha Meeshaana SoonumTameedeEulogy on Ganesh : I praise the leader of the Gana of Rudra, Who is the son of Ishan (Shiv), Who appears pleasing with...

Sri Durga Aapadudhdaara ashtakam is dedicated at the lotus feet of Goddess Durga. The word "Durga" in Sanskrit means a fort, or a place which is difficult to overrun. Another meaning of "Durga" is "Durgatinashini," which literally translates into "the one who eliminates sufferings.  Sri Durga Aapadudhdaara ashtakam is chanted by devotees of Maa Durga to get rid of sorrows, sufferings and problems in their life. Sri Durga Aapadudhdaara ashtakam is a great prayer which is exclusively meant for people to get saved from perils and dangers. श्री दुर्गा आपदुद्धाराष्टकम् नमस्ते शरण्ये शिवे सानुकम्पे नमस्ते जगद्व्यापिके विश्वरूपे |नमस्ते जगद्वन्द्यपादारविन्दे नमस्ते जगत्तारिणि त्राहि दुर्गे...

According to Hindu Mythology Rama( राम ) is the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu and a king of Ayodhya. Rama is also the protagonist of the Hindu epic Ramayana, which narrates his idealistic ideas and his greatness. Rama is one of the many popular figures and deities in Hinduism, specifically Vaishnavism and Vaishnava religious scriptures in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Along with Krishna, Rama is considered to be one of the most important avatars of Vishnu. In a few Rama-centric sects, he is considered the Supreme Being, rather than an avatar. Born as the eldest son of Kausalya...

Shri Vishwanathashtakam is composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. According to Hindu mythology, Varanasi was founded by Lord Shiva. The city also known as Kashi and Benaras is one of the seven sacred cities of Hindus. To the Hindus, the Ganges is a sacred river and any town or city on its bank is believed to be auspicious. But Varanasi has a special sanctity, for it is believed, this is where Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati stood when time started ticking for the first time. Hindus believe that a person who breaths his last in Kashi, is blessed with eternal salvation, thus freed from...

Om Purnam ada purnam mantra sloka is mentioned in The Isha Upanisad. Everything animate or inanimate that is within the universe is controlled and owned by the Lord. One should therefore accept only those things necessary for himself, which are set aside as his quota, and one should not accept other things, knowing well to whom they belong.  ॐ पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पुर्णमुदच्यतेपूर्णस्य पूर्णमादाय पूर्णमेवावशिष्यते ॥ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥ Om Purnam-ada purnam-idam Purnaat purnam udachyathe purnasaya purnam-adaya purnam-eva vashishyathe Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih || Meaning:1: Om, That (Outer World) is Purna (Full with Divine Consciousness); This (Inner World) is also Purna (Full with Divine Consciousness);...

Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra Devata, yatraitaastu na pujyante sarvaastatrafalaah kriyaah is a famous sloka taken from Manusmruthi which means where Women are honored, divinity blossoms there, and where women are dishonored, all action no matter how noble remain unfruitful. यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवता:।यत्रैतास्तु न पूज्यन्ते सर्वास्तत्राफला: क्रिया:। Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra Devata, yatraitaastu na pujyante sarvaastatrafalaah kriyaahWhere Women are honoured, divinity blossoms there, and where ever women are dishonoured, all action no matter how noble it may be, remains unfruitful.

Lord Bhairav sometimes known as Kaal (Kaala) Bhairav, is the fierce manifestation of Shiva associated.He is one of the most important deities who originated in Hindu mythology and is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike. Lord Kaal Bhairav is that manifestation of Lord Siva who oversees the march of time. The person who worships Lord Bhairav gets victory over enemies, materialistic comforts, and success. Worshiping Lord Bhairav helps to get rid from sufferings and pains, especially the troubles related to paranormal world. The devotee cherishes all round success and a healthy life free from any sort of diseases. One should recite Kaal Bhairav Gayatri...

Agni deva , the primordial lord of fire is said to bring good health, wealth and happiness to those who invoke him with dedication. Agni is worshiped as the symbol of piety and purity; as expression of two kinds of energy i.e. light and heat, he is the symbol of life and activity. Agni-rahasya, “the secret of fire,” is the key to all knowledge because Agni is the power of inner and outer illumination. According to Hindu Mythology chanting of Agni Gayatri Mantra regularly is the most powerful way to please God Agni and get his blessing. To get the best result you...