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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...

Shri Ganesha Mangalashtakam is one of the powerful prayer dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Shri Ganesha Mangalashtakam means The Mangala Octet of Ganesha. Mangala stotras are normally recited at the end of reciting several stotras or the end of singing several songs or at the end of an auspicious function. The devotee wishes auspiciousness to the Lord. Mangalam may also mean good wishes or wishes for a happy ending. He who reads Shri Ganesha Mangalashtakam with devotion, Which causes good, Would without effort remove all obstacles in his way. The recitation of the Shri Ganesha Mangalashtakam also brings happiness in the life of the worshippers and...

Shri Ganesha Atharvashirsha or Shri Ganapati Atharvashirsha Stotra was written by Atharva Rishi who had Ganesha Darshana. Shri Ganesha Atharvashirsha is a stotra taken from Atharvashirsha , a late Upanishad, which celebrates Ganesha as the embodiment of the entire Brahman, or the universe. Shri Ganesha Atharvashirsha Stotra is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is considered as the prime deity in the Hinduism. Shree Ganesh devotees recite the Atharvashirsha 21 times daily. Students gain largely in terms of memory and intelligence by reciting Ganesha Atharvashirsha Stotra.   श्री गणेश अथर्वशीर्ष स्तोत्र ॥ श्रीगणेशाय नमः ॥ शान्ति मन्त्रः॥ ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः श्रृणुयाम देवा । भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः । स्थिरैरङ्गैस्तुष्टुवांसस्तनूभिः...

Shri Lakshmi Narsingh Dwadasanama Stotram is very powerful stotra. Shri Lakshmi Narsingh stotra glorifies the twelve names of Shri Lakshmi Narasimha. Repeating Shri Lakshmi Narsingh Dwadasanama Stotram hundred times will help you get out of diseases and imprisonment and repeating it one thousand times will help you get what you want.   श्री लक्ष्मीनृसिंहद्वादशनामस्तोत्रम्अस्य श्री लक्ष्मीनृसिंहद्वादशनामस्तोत्र महामन्त्रस्य वेदव्यासो भगवान् ऋषिःअनुष्टुप् छन्दः , श्री लक्ष्मीनृसिंहो देवता, श्री लक्ष्मीनृसिंहप्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोगःप्रथमं तु महाज्वालो द्वितीयं तूग्रकेसरी।तृतीयं वज्रदंष्ट्रश्च चतुर्थं तु विशारदः ॥१॥पञ्चमं नारसिंहशच षष्ठः कश्यपमर्दनः।सप्तमो यातुहंता च अष्टमो देववल्लभः॥२॥ ततः प्रह्लादवरदो दशमोऽनंतहंतकः।एकादशो महारुद्रः द्वादशो दारुणस्तथा॥३॥द्वादशैतानि नृसिंहस्य महात्मनः।मन्त्रराज इति प्रोक्तं सर्वपापविनाशनम् ॥४॥क्षयापस्मारकुष्ठादि तापज्वर निवारणम्।राजद्वारे महाघोरे संग्रामे च जलांतरे...

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...

Shri Sudarshana Ashtakam was composed by Shri Vedanta Desika. Shri sudarshana Ashtakam is a highly powerful prayer dedicated to Lord Sudarshana, the main weapon of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that those who chant Sudarshana Ashtakam with devotion will fulfill all his desires and will be able to remove any obstacles in life because of the glorious boon granting powers of the Lord Sudarshana. Those, who recite Shri Sudarshana Ashtakam Stotram consisting of 8 verses in praise of Sudarsana comprehend the deep references to the glory of Lord Sudarsana and will have the fulfillment of all their wishes.The Boon-granting powers of Lord Sudarsana...

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...

Shri Shiva Bilvashtakam was composed by Jagad Guru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Shri Shiva Bilvashtakam is a powerful chant that speaks of the power and glory of offering bilva leaves to Lord Shiva. They are to be offered in a group of three leaves and are said to have features that identify them with Lord Shiva himself. Bilva Patra shares a very special relationship with Lord Shiva. Shiva is very fond of Belpatra or the Bilva leaves. If a person prays to Shiva with a clear mind and offers a Belpatra to the Shivalinga, the Lord blesses them with whatever they desires....

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.

Om Asato maa Sadgamaya is a Shanti Mantra (Mantra of Peace), it is taken from Brihadaranyaka Upanishads (1.3.28). Om Asato Ma Sadgamaya is used as a prayer during spiritual / religious gatherings. It is believed that the recitation of these verses bring peace of mind and positive energy at home. ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ।ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥ Om Asato Maa Sadgamaya | Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya | Mrtyor-Maa Amrtam Gamaya | Om Shaantih Shaantih Shaantih ||Meaning: "ॐ हम सभी को असत्य से सत्य की राह दिखाना, हम सभी को अज्ञानता से ज्ञान की और...