Collection of Commonly Recited Shlokas and Meanings:
॥ ಸಾರ್ಥಶ್ಲೋಕಸಂಗ್ರಹ ॥
ಓಂ
Meaning 0
The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and u and the
consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman.
%E0 Word Meanings 0;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
Shloka 1 Gayatri
ಓಂ ಭೂರ್ಭುವಃ ಸ್ವಃ ತತ್ಸವಿತುರ್ವರೇಣ್ಯಮ್
ಭರ್ಗೋ ದೇವಸ್ಯ ಧೀಮಹಿ ಧಿಯೋ ಯೋ ನಃ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 1
OM. I adore the Divine Self who illuminates the three worlds —
physical, astral and causal; I offer my prayers to that God who
shines like the Sun. May He enlighten our intellect.
This mantra is considered to be the greatest of all Mantras.
Those who repat this mantra with devotion develop a brilliant
intellect. This Mantra grants health of body and mind, and also
success, peace, prosperity and spiritual enlightment..
%E1 Word Meanings 1;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಭೂರ್ಭುವಃ = the Earth and the world immediately above the earth;
ಸ್ವಃ = one’s own;
ತತ್ಸವಿತುರ್ವರೇಣ್ಯಂ = that all creating great person in the form of sun;
ಭರ್ಗೋ = radiance; lustre; brilliance;
ದೇವಸ್ಯ = god’s;
ಧೀಮಹಿ = May meditate;
ಧಿಯೋ = intellect and mind ;’dhIH’:sing.;
ಯೋ = He who;
ನಃ = us; to us or ours;
ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ = inspire; kindle; urge; induce;;
Shloka 2 OMkar
ಓಂಕಾರಂ ಬಿನ್ದುಸಂಯುಕ್ತಂ ನಿತ್ಯಂ ಧ್ಯಾಯನ್ತಿ ಯೋಗಿನಃ ।
ಕಾಮದಂ ಮೋಕ್ಷದಂ ಚೈವ ಓಂಕಾರಾಯ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 2.
%E2 Word Meanings 2;
ಓಂಕಾರಂ = ?? ;
ಬಿನ್ದುಸಂಯುಕ್ತಂ = one who is conjoind with a dot-like thing;
ನಿತ್ಯಂ = ever; permanent;
ಧ್ಯಾಯನ್ತಿ = they meditate;
ಯೋಗಿನಃ = realised souls;
ಕಾಮದಂ = one who gives the desired thing;
ಮೋಕ್ಷದಂ = the giver of liberation;
ಚೈವ = and like;
ಓಂಕಾರಾಯ = to the Brahman;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 3 Ganesha
ಓಂ ಗಣಾನಾಂ ತ್ವಾ ಗಣಪತಿಂ ಹವಾಮಹೇ
ಕವಿಂ ಕವೀನಾಮುಪಮಶ್ರವಸ್ತಮಮ್ ।
ಜ್ಯೇಷ್ಠರಾಜಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣಾಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣಸ್ಪತ
ಆ ನಃ ಶೃಣ್ವನ್ನೂತಿಭಿಃ ಸೀದಸಾದನಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 3
We call on Thee, Lord of the hosts, the poet of poets, the most famous of
all; the Supreme king of spiritual knowledge, 0 Lord of spiritual wisdom.
Listen to us with thy graces and reside in the place (of
sacrifice)..
%E3 Word Meanings 3;
ಓಂ = ?? ;
ಗಣಾನಾಂ = ?? ;
ತ್ವಾ = ?? ;
ಗಣಪತಿಂ = ?? ;
ಹವಾಮಹೇ= ?? ;
ಕವಿಂ = ?? ;
ಕವೀನಾಮ್= ?? ;
ಉಪಮಶ್ರವಸ್ತಮಮ್ = ?? ;
ಜ್ಯೇಷ್ಠರಾಜಂ = ?? ;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣಾಂ = ?? ;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣಸ್ಪತ= ?? ;
ಆ = ?? ;
ನಃ = ?? ;
ಶೃಣ್ವನ್ನೂತಿಭಿಃ = ?? ;
ಸೀದಸಾದನಮ್ = ?? ;
Shloka 4 Ganesha
ವಕ್ರತುँಡ ಮಹಾಕಾಯ ಕೋಟಿಸೂರ್ಯಸಮಪ್ರಭ ।
ನಿರ್ವಿಘ್ನಂ ಕುರು ಮೇ ದೇವ ಸರ್ವಕಾರ್ಯೇಷು ಸರ್ವದಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 4
O Lord Ganesha, of huge body with elephant head, shining like
billions of suns, O God, remove all obstacles from my endeavors,
forever.
(Alternate)
Oh! Lord (Ganesha), of huge body and curved elephant trunk,
whose brilliance is equal to billions of suns, always remove all
obstacles from my endeavors..
%E4 Word Meanings 4;
ವಕ್ರತುँಡ = Oh! the one with the curved piece of tusk;
ಮಹಾಕಾಯ = big bodied;
ಕೋಟಿಸೂರ್ಯಸಮಪ್ರಭ = shining like a billions of Suns;
ಕೋಟಿ = crores, ten millions;
ಸೂರ್ಯ = Sun;
ಸಮಪ್ರಭ = shining like;
ನಿರ್ವಿಘ್ನಂ = without obstacles or hurdles;
ಕುರು = do;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ದೇವ = Oh! god Oh! God!;
ಸರ್ವಕಾರ್ಯೇಷು = in all actions or activities;
ಸರ್ವದಾ = ever; always;
Shloka 5 Ganesha
ಗಜಾನನಂ ಭೂತಗಣಾದಿಸೇವಿತಂ
ಕಪಿತ್ಥಜಂಬೂಫಲಸಾರಭಕ್ಷಿತಮ್ ।
ಉಮಾಸುತಂ ಶೋಕವಿನಾಶಕಾರಣಂ
ನಮಾಮಿ ವಿಘ್ನೇಶ್ವರಪಾದಪಂಕಜಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 5
Salutations to Lord Ganesha who has an elephant head, who is attended
by the band of his followers, who eats his favorite wood-apple and
rose-apple fruits, who is the son of Goddess Uma, who is the cause of
destruction of all sorrow. And I salute to his feet which are like
lotus..
%E5 Word Meanings 5;
ಗಜಾನನಂ = one who is having an elephant face;
ಭೂತಗಣಾದಿ = by the group of ogres and the like who are the
attendants of Lord shiva;
ಸೇವಿತಂ = the one who has been served worshipped;
ಕಪಿತ್ಥಜಂಬೂ = wood-apple and `jAmun’, rose apple, trees or fruits;
ಫಲಸಾರ = the essence of the fruit;
ಭಕ್ಷಿತಂ = that which has been eaten;
ಉಮಾಸುತಂ = the son of Uma;
ಶೋಕವಿನಾಶ = for the destruction of sorrow;
ಕಾರಣಂ = the cause;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
ವಿಘ್ನೇಶ್ವರ = the Master or controller of all obstacles;
ಪಾದಪಂಕಜಂ = the lotus feet;
Shloka 6 Ganesha
ಸುಮುಖಶ್ಚೈಕದಂತಶ್ಚ ಕಪಿಲೋ ಗಜಕರ್ಣಕಃ ।
ಲಮ್ಬೋದರಶ್ಚ ವಿಕಟೋ ವಿಘ್ನನಾಶೋ ಗಣಾಧಿಪಃ ।
ಧೂಮ್ರಕೇತುರ್ಗಣಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷೋ ಭಾಲಚನ್ದ್ರೋ ಗಜಾನನಃ ।
ದ್ವಾದಶೈತಾನಿ ನಾಮಾನಿ ಯಃ ಪಠೇಚ್ಛೃಣುಯಾದಪಿ ।
ವಿದ್ಯಾರಂಭೇ ವಿವಾಹೇ ಚ ಪ್ರವೇಶೇ ನಿರ್ಗಮೇ ತಥಾ ।
ಸಂಗ್ರಾಮೇ ಸಂಕಟೇ ಚೈವ ವಿಘ್ನಸ್ತಸ್ಯ ನ ಜಾಯತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 6
sumukha, ekada.nta, kapila, gajakarNaka, lambodara, vikaTa,
vighnanAsha, ganAdhipa, dhUmraketu, gaNAdhyakSha,
bhAlachandra, gajAnana –
No obstacles will come in the way of one who reads or
listens to these 12 names of Lord Ganesha at the beginning
of education, at the time of marriage, while entering or exiting
anything, during a battle or calamity..
%E6 Word Meanings 6;
ಸುಮುಖಃ = the one with a nice face;
ಚ = and;
ಏಕದಂತಃ = one who has one tooth or tusk;
ಚ = and;
ಕಪಿಲೋ = a sage by that name;
ಗಜಕರ್ಣಕಃ = one who is having elephant-ears denotes ‘Ganesh’
one of 12 such famous names;
ಲಮ್ಬೋದರಃ = with one big(long) belly that is Ganesh;
ಚ = and;
ವಿಕಟೋ = one of the 12 names of Ganesha;
ವಿಘ್ನನಾಶೋ = the remover of all obstacles;
ಗಣಾಧಿಪಃ = the chief or leader of the groups;
ಧೂಮ್ರಕೇತುರ್ಗಣಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷೋ = these are 2 of the 12 famous names of Ganesh;
ಭಾಲಚನ್ದ್ರೋ = the one wearing the moon in the forehead;
ಗಜಾನನಃ = one who is having an elephant face denotes lord Ganesh;
ದ್ವಾದಶೈತಾನಿ = twelve of these;
ನಾಮಾನಿ = names;
ಯಃ = He who;
ಪಠೇಚ್ಛೃಣುಯಾದಪಿ = If one reads or even listens to;
ವಿದ್ಯಾರಂಭೇ = at the commencement of learning or schooling;
ವಿವಾಹೇ = during marriage;
ಚ = and;
ಪ್ರವೇಶೇ = while entering;
ನಿರ್ಗಮೇ = in the act of emanating or going out;
ತಥಾ = like that (cf. yathA tathA);
ಸಂಗ್ರಾಮೇ = in the battlefield;
ಸಂಕಟೇ = in the midst of difficulty or trouble;
ಚೈವ = and like;
ವಿಘ್ನಸ್ತಸ್ಯ = obstacles to him;
ನ = NoNot; no;
ಜಾಯತೇ = is born; becomes;;
Shloka 7 Ganesha
ಶುಕ್ಲಾಮ್ಬರಧರಂ ದೇವಂ ಶಶಿವರ್ಣಂ ಚತುರ್ಭುಜಮ್ ।
ಪ್ರಸನ್ನವದನಂ ಧ್ಯಾಯೇತ್ ಸರ್ವವಿಘ್ನೋಪಶಾನ್ತಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 7
In order to remove all obstacles, one should meditate on (the God
Ganesha) as wearing a white garment, as having the complexion like the
moon, and having four arms and a pleasant countenance..
%E7 Word Meanings 7;
ಶುಕ್ಲಾಮ್ಬರಧರಂ = the one wearing a white dress;
ದೇವಂ = God;
ಶಶಿವರ್ಣಂ = the moon-colored one;
ಚತುರ್ಭುಜಂ = one who is having four hands;
ಪ್ರಸನ್ನವದನಂ = the one having a pleased or pleasant face;
ಧ್ಯಾಯೇತ್ = Let us meditate;
ಸರ್ವವಿಘ್ನೋಪಶಾನ್ತಯೇ = for the appeasement of all obstacles or hurdles;
Shloka 8 Ganesha
ಅಭೀಪ್ಸಿತಾರ್ಥಸಿದ್ಧ್ಯರ್ಥಂ ಪೂಜಿತೋ ಯಃ ಸುರಾಸುರೈಃ ।
ಸರ್ವವಿಘ್ನಹರಸ್ತಸ್ಮೈ ಗಣಾಧಿಪತಯೇ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 8
Salutations to Lord Ganesha who is worshipped by the gods and the demons
fot fulfilling their desires, for removing all obstacles..
%E8 Word Meanings 8;
ಅಭಿಪ್ಸಿತಾರ್ಥಸಿದ್ಧ್ಯರ್ಥಂ = ?? ;
ಪೂಜಿತೋ = one worshipped by others;
ಯಃ = He who;
ಸುರಾಸುರೈಃ = bythe gods and demons;
ಸರ್ವವಿಘ್ನಹರಸ್ತಸ್ಮೈ = ?? ;
ಗಣಾಧಿಪತಯೇ = to the lord of groups of shiva’s attendants;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 9 Ganesha
ಪ್ರಣಮ್ಯ ಶಿರಸಾ ದೇವಂ ಗೌರೀಪುತ್ರಂ ವಿನಾಯಕಮ್ ।
ಭಕ್ತಾವಾಸಂ ಸ್ಮರೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ ಆಯುಃಕಾಮಾರ್ಥಸಿದ್ಧಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 9
After bowing to the Lord Vinayaka, the son of Goddess Garui,
the God who dwells in the hearts of his devotees, one should constantly
remember Him in order to achieve long life, wealth and fulfillment of
wishes..
%E9 Word Meanings 9;
ಪ್ರಣಮ್ಯ = having bowed;
ಶಿರಸಾ = by the head;
ದೇವಂ = God;
ಗೌರೀಪುತ್ರಂ = gauri’s son;
ವಿನಾಯಕಂ = Vinayaka;
ಭಕ್ತಾವಾಸಂ = one who dwells in his devotees or their hearts;
ಸ್ಮರೇನಿತ್ಯಂ = constant remembrance;
ಆಯುಃಕಾಮಾರ್ಥಸಿದ್ಧಯೇ = for achieving or obtaining long life, desires
and wealth;
Shloka 10 Ganesha
ಅಗಜಾನನಪದ್ಮಾರ್ಕಂ ಗಜಾನನಮಹರ್ನಿಶಮ್ ।
ಅನೇಕದನ್ತಂ ಭಕ್ತಾನಾಂ ಏಕದನ್ತಮುಪಾಸ್ಮಹೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 10
We worship by day and by night the elephant-faced and single-tusked Lord
Ganesha, whose presence makes Mother Parvathi’s face bloom with immense
joy,like the sun who makes the lotus bloom, and he who is a benevolent
bestower of innumerable boons to his devotees.
The verse is based on pun and a play on words: Agajaanana-Gajaanana,
Anekadam tam-Ekadantam, are simlar sounding words with different meanings.
.
%E10 Word Meanings 10;
ಅಗಜಾ = Parvati ಅಗ = mountain, i.e. Himalaya, ಜಾ = daughter)
ಆನನ ಪದ್ಮ = face that is like a lotus (ಆನನ =face, ಪದ್ಮ =lotus)
ಅರ್ಕಂ = the Sun
ಅಗಜಾನನಪದ್ಮಾರ್ಕಂ = the one who, like the Sun, makes the lotus face
of (his mother) Parvati bloom (with joy)
ಗಜಾನನಮ್ = the elephant-faced God (ಗಜಾನನ in the accusative case)
ಅಹರ್ನಿಶಂ = day and night
ಅನೇಕ =several.
ದಮ್ =giver( in the accusative case)
ಅನೇಕದಮ್ = bestower of innumerable boons
ತಮ್ = him
ಭಕ್ತಾನಾಂ = to the devotees
ಏಕದನ್ತಮುಪಾಸ್ಮಹೇ = I worship the one tusked;
Shloka 11 Ganesha
ಗಜವಕ್ತ್ರಂ ಸುರಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠಂ ಕರ್ಣಚಾಮರಭೂಷಿತಮ್ ।
ಪಾಶಾಂಕುಶಧರಂ ದೇವಂ ವನ್ದೇಽಹಂ ಗಣನಾಯಕಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 11
I bow before that God who is the leader of Shiva’s ghosts, whose face
resembles that of an elephant, who is supreme among the deities,
who sports ears that look like fans and who is armed with noose and
goad..
%E11 Word Meanings 11;
ಗಜವಕ್ತ್ರಂ = one who is having an elephant mouth refers to Ganesh;
ಸುರಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠಂ = the most high or the best of the gods;
ಕರ್ಣಚಾಮರಭೂಷಿತಂ = adorned with winnow-like ears;
ಪಾಶಾಂಕುಶಧರಂ = bearing or wearing the weapons of;
ದೇವಂ = God;
ವನ್ದೇಽಹಂ = I worship;
ಗಣನಾಯಕಂ = the leader of the gaNa’s groups; generally denotes
the lord `Ganesh’;
Shloka 12 Ganesha
ಏಕದಂತಂ ಮಹಾಕಾಯಂ ತಪ್ತಕಾಂಚನಸನ್ನಿಭಮ್ ।
ಲಂಬೋದರಂ ವಿಶಾಲಾಕ್ಷಂ ವನ್ದೇಽಹಂ ಗಣನಾಯಕಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 12
I bow down to one tusked, huge-bodied, big-bellied, large-eyed Lord
Ganesha whose complexion is like that of molten gold..
%E12 Word Meanings 12;
ಏಕದಂತಂ = one who has one tooth tusk;
ಮಹಾಕಾಯಂ = the big-bodied one;
ತಪ್ತಕಾಂಚನಸನ್ನಿಭಂ = resembling heated or melted gold;
ಲಂಬೋದರಂ = ?? ;
ವಿಶಾಲಾಕ್ಷಂ = the one with long eyes;
ವನ್ದೇಽಹಂ = I worship;
ಗಣನಾಯಕಂ = the leader of the gaNa’s groups; generally denotes
the lord `Ganesh’;
Shloka 13 Ganesha
ಗಜವದನಮಚಿನ್ತ್ಯಂ ತೀಕ್ಷ್ಣದಂಷ್ಟ್ರಂ ತ್ರಿನೇತ್ರಂ
ಬೃಹದುದರಮಶೇಷಂ ಭೂತಿರಾಜಂ ಪುರಾಣಮ್ ।
ಅಮರವರ-ಸುಪೂಜ್ಯಂ ರಕ್ತವರ್ಣಂ ಸುರೇಶಂ
ಪಶುಪತಿಸುತಮೀಶಂ ವಿಘ್ನರಾಜಂ ನಮಾಮಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 13
Elephant faced, beyond thought, sharp teethed, three eyed,
large bellied, the perfect one, the king of the riches, the ancient
one, the one to be respected by all the gods, with red complexion, the
lord of the gods, son of Shiva (the lord of life), ruler over obstacles;
I bow to you..
%E13 Word Meanings 13;
ಗಜವದನಮಚಿನ್ತ್ಯಂ = the elephant faced one who is beyond
comprehension or thought;
ತೀಕ್ಷ್ಣದಂಷ್ಟ್ರಂ = the one with sharp or terrible teeth;
ತ್ರಿನೇತ್ರಂ = the three-eyed one;
ಬೃಹತ್ = Big; large;
ಬೃಹದುದರ = one with huge stomach;
ಅಶೇಷ = whole, entire, complete, perfect,;
ಭೂತಿರಾಜಂ = the king of well-being or the royal donor of all goodness;
ಪುರಾಣಂ = the ancient; old; also refers to the ancient works in
story-form known as purANa;
ಅಮರವರ = ?? ;
ಸುಪೂಜ್ಯಂ = ?? ;
ರಕ್ತವರ್ಣಂ = the red colored;
ಸುರೇಶಂ = the master of the gods;
ಪಶುಪತಿಸುತಮೀಶಂ = Lord Ganesha, the son of Pashupati or Shiva;
ವಿಘ್ನರಾಜಂ = the lord who governs obstacles or hurdles;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
Shloka 14 Ganesha
ಕಾರ್ಯಂ ಮೇ ಸಿದ್ಧಿಮಾಯಾತು ಪ್ರಸನ್ನೇ ತ್ವಯಿ ಧಾತರಿ ।
ವಿಘ್ನಾನಿ ನಾಶಮಾಯಾನ್ತು ಸರ್ವಾಣಿ ಸುರನಾಯಕ ॥ ॥
Meaning 14
Oh! Creator, Oh leader of the gods; May success come to my efforts
by your grace (lit. while you are pleased); (and) May all the obstacles
meet their end! .
%E14 Word Meanings 14;
ಕಾರ್ಯಂ = that which is done or to be done;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ಸಿದ್ಧಿಮಾಯಾತು = May reach fulfillment;
ಪ್ರಸನ್ನೇ ತ್ವಯಿ ಧಾತರಿ = while you (the maker or supporter)
are pleased.;
This is the so-called sati-saptamI, a typical phrase where the;
saptamI vibhaktI has the unusual meaning;
ಧಾತೃ = in the maker ; author; creator;
ವಿಘ್ನಾನಿ = the obstacles; hurdles;
ನಾಶಮಾಯಾನ್ತು = May (they) come to end;
ಸರ್ವಾಣಿ = all;
ಸುರನಾಯಕ = the leader or head of the gods;
Shloka 15 Ganesha
ಮೂಷಿಕವಾಹನ್ ಮೋದಕಹಸ್ತ ಚಾಮರಕರ್ಣ ವಿಲಮ್ಬಿತ ಸೂತ್ರ ।
ವಾಮನರೂಪ ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಪುತ್ರ ವಿಘ್ನವಿನಾಯಕ ಪಾದ ನಮಸ್ತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 15
Oh God who has the mouse as his vehicle, and the sweet modhaka
(rice ball) in your hand, whose ears are wide like fans, wearing
the sacred thread. Oh son of Lord Shiva who is of short stature and
who removes all obstacles, Lord Vinayaka, I bow at your feet,.
%E15 Word Meanings 15;
ಮೂಷಕವಾಹನ = Oh! the one having the mouse as the vehicle!;
ಮೋದಕಹಸ್ತ = Oh! the one having rice ball in the hand;
ಚಾಮರಕರ್ಣ = one who has winnow-fan-like ears;
ವಿಲಮ್ಬಿತ = hanging; pendant; depending; delayed;
ಸೂತ್ರ = of the stringstring; formula; aphorism etc.;
ವಾಮನರೂಪ = one who has taken the form or `avatar’ of Vamana; Vishnu;
ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಪುತ್ರ = Oh! son of the great Lord Shiva;
ವಿಘ್ನವಿನಾಯಕ = the one without a leader who controls all obstacles;
ಪಾದ = at (M.nom.) a leg, the body part or the part of the verse
or text;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
Shloka 16 Ganesh
ಏಕದಂತಾಯ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ । ವಕ್ರತುँಡಾಯ ಧೀಮಹಿ ।
ತನ್ನೋ ದಂತೀ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 16
(This is a typical Vedic dialog where puzzles are posed and solved.
they are always recited by alternate groups as below.)
Poser:We know of one with just one tooth!
Responder: Yes, we think of the one with a bent mouth.
Together: May he, the one known as da.ntI (One with the tooth) awaken
us (to the ultimate truth).
.
%E16 Word Meanings 16;
ಏಕದಂತಾಯ = to the one-tusked i.e. Ganesh;
ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ = offering;
ವಕ್ರತುँಡಾಯ = to the one with curved broken part (tusk);
ಧೀಮಹಿ = May meditate;
ತನ್ನೋ = ?? ;
ದಂತೀ = the tusked one i.e. the elephant;
ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ = inspire; kindle; urge; induce;;
Shloka 17 Guru
ಗುರುರ್ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾ ಗುರುರ್ವಿಷ್ಣೂಃ ಗುರುರ್ದೇವೋ ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಃ ।
ಗುರುಃ ಸಾಕ್ಷಾತ್ ಪರಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ತಸ್ಮೈ ಶ್ರೀಗುರವೇ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 17
Guru is indeed the Creator in the form Lord Brahma,
he is indeed the Sustainer as Lord Vishnu, and Destroyer as Lord Shiva,
in fact he is the limitless Brahman, I salute to such a Guru!
(Alternate)
Salutations to the Guru who is himself Brahma, the creator,
VishNu, the protector and Shiva, the destroyer. Who is none
other than the limitless great Brahman. To Him are all my
salutations..
%E17 Word Meanings 17;
ಗುರುಃ = teacher (refers to spiritual teacher), the preceptor;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾ = creator;
ವಿಷ್ಣೂ = Lord Vishnu, the sustainer;
ದೇವ = god;
ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಃ = the great Lord (Shiva);
ಗುರುಃ = teacher (refers to spiritual teacher), the preceptor;
ಸಾಕ್ಷಾತ್ = face to face;
ಪರಬ್ರಹ್ಮ = the great Brahman;
ತಸ್ಮೈ = to him;
ಶ್ರೀ = relating to Prosperity; wealth; goddess LakShmi and ` shrIH’
is fem.nom.; also an honourable prefix;
ಗುರವೇ = to the teacher; preceptor;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 18 Guru
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾನಂದಂ ಪರಮಸುಖದಂ ಕೇವಲಂ ಜ್ಞಾನಮೂರ್ತಿಂ
ದ್ವಂದ್ವಾತೀತಂ ಗಗನಸದೃಶಂ ತತ್ತ್ವಮಸ್ಯಾದಿಲಕ್ಷ್ಯಮ್ ।
ಏಕಂ ನಿತ್ಯಂ ವಿಮಲಮಚಲಂ ಸರ್ವಧೀಸಾಕ್ಷಿಭೂತಂ
ಭಾವಾತೀತಂ ತ್ರಿಗುಣರಹಿತಂ ಸದ್ಗುರುಂ ತಂ ನಮಾಮಿ ।
ಶ್ರೀದತ್ತಗುರುಧ್ಯಾನಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 18
Salutations to the true Guru who is the embodiment of the bliss of the
knowledge of Brahman and the bestower of supreme happiness, who is
absolute, knowledge personified and beyond duality, who is all
encompassing like the sky,
and the one who is fixated in the ultimate Truth, the who is unique,
eternal, pure, and constant, the one perceived by all thinkers,
beyond all states of existence and devoid of the three qualities of
nature..
%E18 Word Meanings 18;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾನಂದಂ = Beautitide; bliss; nirvANa;
ಪರಮಸುಖದಂ = the giver of great happiness, bliss;
ಕೇವಲಂ = only;
ಜ್ಞಾನಮೂರ್ತಿಂ = knowledge personified or knowledge itself taking the
form of a man;
ದ್ವಂದ್ವಾತೀತಂ = beyond the dual nature of things i.e. individual
soul and Universal soul being considered as two entities;
ಗಗನಸದೃಶಂ = one who is like the sky;
ತತ್ತ್ವಮಸ್ಯಾದಿಲಕ್ಷ್ಯಂ = the ultimate truth (tattvaM) is his principal;
target;
ಏಕಂ = cardinal number 1, unique;
ನಿತ್ಯಂ = ever; permanent;
ವಿಮಲಮಚಲಂ = the pure mountain;
ಸರ್ವಧೀಸಾಕ್ಷಿಭೂತಂ = the one existing as the witness of all
intellect or mind;
ಭಾವಾತೀತಂ = beyond one’s thought or imagination;
ತ್ರಿಗುಣರಹಿತಂ = bereft of the three qualities i.e. satva, raja
and tama;
ಸದ್ಗುರುಂ = the good teacher or preceptor;
ತಂ = him;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
ಶ್ರೀದತ್ತಗುರುಧ್ಯಾನಂ = meditating on the respected preceptor Dattatreya;
Shloka 19 Guru
ಅಖಂಡಮಂಡಲಾಕಾರಂ ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಂ ಯೇನ ಚರಾಚರಮ್ ।
ತತ್ಪದಂ ದರ್ಶಿತಂ ಯೇನ ತಸ್ಮೈ ಶ್ರೀಗುರವೇ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 19
Salutations to that respected Guru who showed us the place of the
one who pervades the vast universe with all its movable and
immovable things..
%E19 Word Meanings 19;
ಅಖಂಡಮಂಡಲಾಕಾರಂ = one who has taken the form of an undivided
circle or universe;
ವ್ಯಾಪ್ತಂ = manifested;
ಯೇನ = by whom;
ಚರಾಚರಂ = the moving and the non-moving things;
ತತ್ಪದಂ = his position; his post;;
ದರ್ಶಿತಂ = shown;
ಯೇನ = by whom;
ತಸ್ಮೈ = to him;
ಶ್ರೀಗುರವೇ = to the respected teacher;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 20 Guru
ಅಜ್ಞಾನತಿಮಿರಾನ್ಧಸ್ಯ ಜ್ಞಾನಾಂಜನಶಲಾಕಯಾ ।
ಚಕ್ಷುರುನ್ಮೀಲಿತಂ ಯೇನ ತಸ್ಮೈ ಶ್ರೀಗುರವೇ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 20
He who opens the eyes blinded by the darkness of ignorance, with a
needle dipped in knowledge, to that guru we salute.
(alternate)
Salutations to that respected Guru who opens the spiritual eyes
of those blind, due to ignorance, with the ointment of knowledge..
%E20 Word Meanings 20;
ಅಜ್ಞಾನತಿಮಿರಾನ್ಧಸ್ಯ = of the person blinded by the darkness of ignorance;
ಜ್ಞಾನಾಂಜನಶಲಾಕಯಾ = with a thin rod or needle having
knowledge-collyrium;
ಚಕ್ಷುರುನ್ಮೀಲಿತಂ = the opened eyes;
ಯೇನ = by whom;
ತಸ್ಮೈ = to him;
ಶ್ರೀ-ಗುರವೇ = ?? ;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 21 Guru
ಧ್ಯಾನಮೂಲಂ ಗುರೋರ್ಮೂರ್ತಿಃ ಪೂಜಾಮೂಲಂ ಗುರೋಃ ಪದಮ್ ।
ಮನ್ತ್ರಮೂಲಂ ಗುರೋರ್ವಾಕ್ಯಂ ಮೋಕ್ಷಮೂಲಂ ಗುರೋಃ ಕೃಪಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 21
The basis of meditation is guru’s idol,
the support of worship is guru’s feet;
the origin of mantra is guru’s word,
the cause of liberation is guru’s mercy..
%E21 Word Meanings 21;
ಧ್ಯಾನಮೂಲಂ = the source or root for meditation;
ಗುರೋರ್ಮೂರ್ತಿರ್ಪೂಜಾಮೂಲಂ = the person of the preceptor is the root or
beginning of all worship;
ಗುರೋರ್ಪದಂ = the place or abode of the preceptor or the feet of
the preceptor;
ಮನ್ತ್ರ-ಮೂಲಂ = ?? ;
ಗುರೋರ್ವಾಕ್ಯಂ = the sentence of the peceptor;
ಮೋಕ್ಷ-ಮೂಲಂ = ?? ;
ಗುರೋಃ = the teacher’s;
ಕೃಪಾ = mercy; sympathy;
Shloka 22 Guru
ನಮೋ ಗುರುಭ್ಯೋ ಗುರುಪಾದುಕಾಭ್ಯೋ
ನಮಃ ಪರೇಭ್ಯಃ ಪರಪಾದುಕಾಭ್ಯಃ ।
ಆಚಾರ್ಯಸಿದ್ಧೇಶ್ವರಪಾದುಕಾಭ್ಯೋ
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಪತಿಪಾದುಕಾಭ್ಯಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 22
Salutations to the guru and guru’s sandals;
Salutations to elders and their sandals;
Salutations to the sandals of the teacher of Perfecton;
Salutations to the sandals of VishNu, the husband of Laxmi..
%E22 Word Meanings 22;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ಗುರುಭ್ಯೋ = to the teachers;
ಗುರುಪಾದುಕಾಭ್ಯೋ = to the sandals of the preceptor;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಪರೇಭ್ಯಃ = to the others;
ಪರಪಾದುಕಾಭ್ಯಃ = to the great sandals of the master;
ಆಚಾರ್ಯಸಿದ್ಧೇಶ್ವರಪಾದುಕಾಭ್ಯೋ = to the sandals of the Siddesvara teacher;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು = let there be my or our bowing or salutation;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಪತಿಪಾದುಕಾಭ್ಯಃ = to the sandals of the husband of Laxmi;
(laxmIpatiH);
Shloka 23 Vishnu
ಶಾಂತಾಕಾರಂ ಭುಜಗಶಯನಂ ಪದ್ಮನಾಭಂ ಸುರೇಶಮ್
ವಿಶ್ವಾಧಾರಂ ಗಗನಸದೃಶಂ ಮೇಘವರ್ಣಂ ಶುಭಾಂಗಮ್ ।
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಕಾನ್ತಂ ಕಮಲನಯನಂ ಯೋಗಿಭಿರ್ಧ್ಯಾನಗಮ್ಯಮ್
ವನ್ದೇ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ ಭವಭಯಹರಂ ಸರ್ವಲೋಕೈಕನಾಥಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 23
Salutations to Lord Vishnu, the one with peaceful disposition,
one who is reclining over the soft coil-bed of the Serpent God,
the one with a lotus growing in his navel, the leader of the gods,
the support of the universe, all-pervasive like the ether,
cloud-colored one, ausipicious-bodied one, the Spouse of Laxmi, lotus
eyed one, visible to the yogis in their meditations, remover of the
fear of the rounds of rebirth, the unique Lord of all the worlds,
salutations !
(Alternate)
HIS visage is peaceful.
HE reposes upon the great serpent, (sheShanAga)
From HIS navel springs the lotus.
HE is the mainstay of the universe
HE is like the sky, all pervading.
HIS complexion is like that of clouds
HIS FORM is auspicious
HE is the consort of Goddess Laxmi.
HIS eyes are like lotus.
Yogis reach HI.n through meditation.
I worship VISHNU, the destroyer of the fears of the
world and the sole MASTER of all the universes..
%E23 Word Meanings 23;
ಶಾಂತಾಕಾರಂ = the one having a peaceful or serene form;
ಭುಜಗಶಯನಂ = one who is sleeping on a snake as the bed;
ಪದ್ಮನಾಭಂ = the one having a lotus at the navel, Vishnu;
ಸುರೇಶಂ = the master of the gods;
ವಿಶ್ವಾಧಾರಂ = the one who is the support or basis for the Universe;
ಗಗನಸದೃಶಂ = one who is like the sky;
ಮೇಘವರ್ಣಂ = having the color of the cloud;
ಶುಭಾಂಗಂ = the one with the auspicious body;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಕಾನ್ತಂ = husband of Laxmi;
ಕಮಲನಯನಂ = the lotus-eyed person;
ಯೋಗಿಭಿಃ = Yogis;
ಧ್ಯಾನ = meditation;
ಅಗಮ್ಯಂ = reaching;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ = Vishnu;
ಭವಭಯಹರಂ = one who removes or takes away the fear caused by
the `bhava’ of births and deaths;
ಸರ್ವ = all;
ಲೋಕೈಕ = of the world;
ನಾಥಂ = the lord or husband;
Shloka 24 Vishnu
ಸರ್ವದಾ ಸರ್ವಕಾರ್ಯೇಷು ನಾಸ್ತಿ ತೇಷಾಮಮಂಗಲಮ್ ।
ಯೇಷಾಂ ಹೃದಿಸ್ಥೋ ಭಗವಾನ್ ಮಂಗಲಾಯತನೋ ಹರಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 24
In all activities and at all times, there will be no
inauspiciousness and obstacles for those persons, in whose heart
resides bhagavAn Hari – the home of the auspiciousness (himself!)..
%E24 Word Meanings 24;
ಸರ್ವದಾ = ever; always;
ಸರ್ವಕಾರ್ಯೇಷು = in all actions or activities;
ನಾಸ್ತಿ = no one is there; not there;
ತೇಷಾಮಮಂಗಲಂ = their non-auspiciousness; their downfall;
ಯೇಷಾಂ = whose;
ಹೃದಿಸ್ಥಃ = (he who is) stationed in the heart;
ಭಗವಾನ್ = God; or a respectable person one who possesses the
bhaga -a cluster of good things including wealth and happiness;
ಮಂಗಲಾಯತನಃ = the home of the auspiciousness – adjective of god;
ಹರಿಃ = Lord Hari;
Shloka 25 Vishnu
ತದೇವ ಲಗ್ನಂ ಸುದಿನಂ ತದೇವ
ತಾರಾಬಲಂ ಚಂದ್ರಬಲಂ ತದೇವ ।
ವಿದ್ಯಾಬಲಂ ದೈವಬಲಂ ತದೇವ
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಪತೇ ತೇಂಘ್ರಿಯುಗಂ ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 25
That alone is the best time, that only is the best day,
that time only has the strength bestowed by stars, moon,
knowledge and Gods, when we think of the feet of Lord
Vishnu who is the spouse of Goddess LakShmi..
%E25 Word Meanings 25;
ತದೇವ = tat and eva-that alone; that only;
ಲಗ್ನಂ = ascending sign in astrology;
ಸುದಿನಂ = good day;
ತದೇವ = tat and eva-that alone; that only;
ತಾರಾಬಲಂ = the power bestowed by the star;
ಚಂದ್ರಬಲಂ = the strength of the moon;
ತದೇವ = tat and eva-that alone; that only;
ವಿದ್ಯಾಬಲಂ = the power of knowledge or learning;
ದೈವಬಲಂ = the power or might of the gods or given by the gods;
ತದೇವ = tat and eva-that alone; that only;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಪತೇ = O! Vishnu (husband of Laxmi);
ತೇಂಽಘ್ರಿಯುಗಂ = ?? ;
ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ = I remember;
Shloka 26 Vishnu
ಹರಿರ್ದಾತಾ ಹರಿರ್ಭೋಕ್ತಾ ಹರಿರನ್ನಂ ಪ್ರಜಾಪತಿಃ ।
ಹರಿಃ ಸರ್ವಶರೀರಸ್ಥೋ ಭುಂಕ್ತೇ ಭೋಜಯತೇ ಹರಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 26
Lord Hari is the Giver. Lord Hari is the enjoyer. Hari is the
food and the Creator. He, while residing in all beings, is the
one who feeds himself as well as the body..
%E26 Word Meanings 26;
ಹರಿರ್ದಾತಾ = Hari (is) the giver;
;
ಹರಿರ್ಭೋಕ್ತಾ = Hari himself (is) the eater / enjoyer / consumer;
ಹರಿರನ್ನಂ = Hari becomes the food;
ಪ್ರಜಾಪತಿಃ = Brahma, the creator;
ಹರಿಃ = Lord Hari;
ಸರ್ವಶರೀರಸ್ಥೋ = residing (sthaH) in all (sarva) bodies (sharIra);
ಭುಂಕ್ತೇ = eats;
ಭೋಜಯತೇ = feeds (some)one else;
ಹರಿಃ = Lord Hari;
Shloka 27 Vishnu
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ವ್ಯಾಸ ವಿಶಾಲಬುದ್ಧೇ ಫುಲ್ಲಾರವಿನ್ದಾಯತಪತ್ರನೇತ್ರ ।
ಯೇನ ತ್ವಯಾ ಭಾರತತೈಲಪೂರ್ಣಃ ಪ್ರಜ್ವಾಲಿತೋ ಜ್ಞಾನಮಯಪ್ರದೀಪಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 27
Oh! Salutations to Vyas with grand knowledge and eyes
like the wide leaf of a fully blossomed lotus, (since) it was you who
lighted the lamp of Knowledge filled with the oil (in the form) of
mahAbhArata..
%E27 Word Meanings 27;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು = let there be (astu) my or our bowing or salutation
(namaH) to you (te);
ತೇ = to you([4]) or your([6]) (here:[4].);
ವ್ಯಾಸ = Hey Vyasa ([7]);
ವಿಶಾಲಬುದ್ಧೇ = Oh! the one with extensive knowledge;
ಫುಲ್ಲಾರವಿನ್ದಾಯತಪತ್ರನೇತ್ರ = the one with eyes (netra);
like the wide leaf (Ayatapatra) of a fully blossomed (phulla) lotus;
(aravi.nda) ([7]);
ಯೇನ = by whom([3]);
ತ್ವಯಾ = by you([3]);
ಭಾರತತೈಲಪೂರ್ಣಃ = filled (pUrNaH) with oil (taila) of mahAbhArata;
ಪ್ರಜ್ವಾಲಿತೋ = the kindled into flames; inflamed; lighted;
ಜ್ಞಾನಮಯಪ್ರದೀಪಃ = the light or lamp (pradIpaH) wholly made up of
or full of knowledge (j~nAnamayaH);
Shloka 28 Vishnu
ವ್ಯಾಸಾಯ ವಿಷ್ಣುರೂಪಾಯ ವ್ಯಾಸರೂಪಾಯ ವಿಷ್ಣವೇ ।
ನಮೋ ವೈ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮನಿಧಯೇ ವಾಸಿಷ್ಠಾಯ ನಮೋನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 28
Salutations to VyAsa who is (really) Vishnu, to Vishnu, who is (really)
VyAsa; many salutations to him, the veritable treasure of knowledge of Brahman
and the lineal descendant of VasisTha..
%E28 Word Meanings 28;
ವ್ಯಾಸಾಯ = to the sage Vyasa;
ವಿಷ್ಣುರೂಪಾಯ = to the one who is like Vishnu;
ವ್ಯಾಸರೂಪಾಯ = to the one who is like VyAsa;
ವಿಷ್ಣವೇ = to Vishnu;
ನಮೋ = salutation (namaH);
ವೈ = indeed; truly; also used as an expletive, a vocative particle;
showing entreaty or pursuasion; sometimes just a meaningless;
meter-adjuster!;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮನಿಧಯೇ = to the one who is a great reservoir of Brahman;
ವಾಸಿಷ್ಠಾಯ = to the scion of Vasishta;
ನಮೋನಮಃ = repeated salutations;
Shloka 29 Vishnu
ಯಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾವರುಣೇನ್ದ್ರರುದ್ರಮರುತಃ ಸ್ತುವನ್ತಿ ದಿವ್ಯೈಃ ಸ್ತವೈಃ
ವೇದೈಃ ಸಾಂಗಪದಕ್ರಮೋಪನಿಷದೈರ್ಗಾಯನ್ತಿ ಯಂ ಸಾಮಗಾಃ ।
ಧ್ಯಾನಾವಸ್ಥಿತತದ್ಗತೇನ ಮನಸಾ ಪಶ್ಯನ್ತಿ ಯಂ ಯೋಗಿನೋ
ಯಸ್ಯಾನ್ತಂ ನ ವಿದುಃ ಸುರಾಸುರಗಣಾ ದೇವಾಯ ತಸ್ಮೈ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 29
He whom Brahma, Varun, Indra, Rudra, and Maruta worship with divine
songs; He to whom the SAma singers sing from Vedas and all related
scripture; He whom the yogis see when their minds reach the ultimate
state; He whose end is not known to the gods or the demons; To that
Divinity I offer my salutation..
%E29 Word Meanings 29;
ಯಂ = whom;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾವರುಣೇನ್ದ್ರರುದ್ರಮರುತಃ = Brahma. VaruNa, Indra, Rudra and the
Marut, wind-god;
ಸ್ತುವನ್ತಿ = (they) praise;
ದಿವ್ಯೈಃ = by the divine;
ಸ್ತವೈಃ = by the eulogising hymns;
ವೇದೈಃ = by the vedas ([3]);
ಸಾಂಗಪದಕ್ರಮೋಪನಿಷದೈಃ = with the six vedA.nga’s, the versions;
of recitals known as pada and krama, and the various upaniShadaH;
ಗಾಯನ್ತಿ = they sing;
ಯಂ = (to) whom;
ಸಾಮಗಾಃ = singers of the SAma, the reciters of the Veda known as;
the SAmaveda;
ಧ್ಯಾನಾವಸ್ಥಿತತದ್ಗತ = the one which has reached the ultimate;
(tadgata) during the meditative state (dhyAnAvasthita), (here, an;
adjective of the mind of the Yogis.);
ಮನಸಾ = by the mind([3]);
ಪಶ್ಯನ್ತಿ = (they) see;
ಯಂ = He whom;
ಯೋಗಿನಃ = Yogis;
ಯಸ್ಯಾನ್ತಂ = whose end;
ನ = not; no;
ವಿದುಃ = Understood; knew;
ಸುರಾಸುರಗಣಾ = groups of gods and demons;
ದೇವಾಯ = to the god([4]);
ತಸ್ಮೈ = to him([4]);
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 30 Vishnu
ಕಾಯೇನ ವಾಚಾ ಮನಸೇಂದ್ರಿಯೈರ್ವಾ ।
ಬುದ್ಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮನಾ ವಾ ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಸ್ವಭಾವಾತ್ ।
ಕರೋಮಿ ಯದ್ಯತ್ ಸಕಲಂ ಪರಸ್ಮೈ ।
ನಾರಾಯಣಾಯೇತಿ ಸಮರ್ಪಯಾಮಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 30
Whatever I perform with my body, speech, mind, limbs, intellect, or my
inner self either intentionally or unintentionally,
I dedicate it all to that Supreme Lord Narayana..
%E30 Word Meanings 30;
ಕಾಯೇನ = through or with the help of the body;
ವಾಚಾ = through words or speech; text;
ಮನಸೇಂದ್ರಿಯೈರ್ವಾ = by mind (manasA) or by limbs (indriyaiH vA);
ಬುದ್ಧಿ = intellect;
ಆತ್ಮನಾ = by one’s own self or efforts;
ವಾ = or; also; like; either or;
ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಸ್ವಭಾವಾತ್ = due to force of nature or habit;
ಕರೋಮಿ = (I) do, perform;
ಯದ್ಯತ್ = whatever;
ಸಕಲಂ = all;
ಪರಸ್ಮೈ = (to th)e other person, (to the) great [4];
ನಾರಾಯಣಾಯೇತಿ = Thus (to) Vishnu (nArAyaNAya)[4] (the word;
iti works like quote marks);
ಸಮರ್ಪಯಾಮಿ = I dedicate; offer;
Shloka 31 Vishnu
ಅಚ್ಯುತಂ ಕೇಶವಂ ರಾಮನಾರಾಯಣಮ್ ।
ಕೃಷ್ಣದಾಮೋದರಂ ವಾಸುದೇವಂ ಹರಿಮ್ ।
ಶ್ರೀಧರಂ ಮಾಧವಂ ಗೋಪಿಕಾವಲ್ಲಭಮ್ ।
ಜಾನಕೀನಾಯಕಂ ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಂ ಭಜೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 31
I adore Achyuta, Keshava, Rama, Narayan, Krishna, Damodar, Vasudev, Hari,
Shridhar, Madhav, Beloved of the Gopis and Ramachandra, the husband of
Janaki, In other words, I worship Vishnu in all his different forms and
all his different actions..
%E31 Word Meanings 31;
ಅಚ್ಯುತಂ = God `achyuta’ meaning one who does not lapse;
ಕೇಶವಂ = Keshava (Krishna)[2];
ನಾರಾಯಣಂ = Vishnu[2];
ಕೃಷ್ಣದಾಮೋದರಂ = Krishna having the waist-band-tied belly[2];
ವಾಸುದೇವಂ = the son of `vasudeva'[2];
ಹರಿಂ = Lord Hari[2];
ಶ್ರೀಧರಂ = Vishnu , adored with the company of LakShmi or one who;
possesses glory, wealth[2];
ಮಾಧವಂ = Madhava[2];
ಗೋಪಿಕಾವಲ್ಲಭಂ = the beloved of the cow-herd women[2]; refers to Krishna;
ಜಾನಕೀನಾಯಕಂ = husband of Janaki, Sita i.e Rama[2];
ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಂ = the moon-like Rama[2];
ಭಜೇ = I worship;
Shloka 32 Vishnu
ಲಾಭಸ್ತೇಷಾಂ ಜಯಸ್ತೇಷಾಂ ಕುತಸ್ತೇಷಾಂ ಪರಾಜಯಃ ।
ಯೇಷಾಮಿನ್ದೀವರಶ್ಯಾಮೋ ಹೃದಯಸ್ಥೋ ಜನಾರ್ದನಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 32
All benefits are theirs, victory is theirs, where is defeat for those in whose
heart is stationed The dark blue lotus colored Lord Vishnu..
%E32 Word Meanings 32;
ಲಾಭಸ್ತೇಷಾಂ = benefits (lAbhaH) are theirs (teShAM);
ಜಯಸ್ತೇಷಾಂ = victory (jayaH) is theirs (teShAM);
ಕುತಸ್ತೇಷಾಂ = where (kutaH) is their (teShAM);
ಪರಾಜಯಃ = defeat;
ಯೇಷಾಂ = whose;
ಇನ್ದೀವರಶ್ಯಾಮಃ = black (shyAmaH) like the dark blue lotus (indIvaraM);
ಹೃದಯಸ್ಥೋ = that or he who is stationed in the heart;
ಜನಾರ್ದನಃ = an epithet of Vishnu ; the remover of the torment
of peopleVishnu;
Shloka 33 Vishnu
ಮಂಗಲಂ ಭಗವಾನ್ವಿಷ್ಣುರ್ಮಂಗಲಂ ಗರುಡಧ್ವಜಃ ।
ಮಂಗಲಂ ಪುಂಡರೀಕಾಕ್ಷೋ ಮಂಗಲಾಯತನಂ ಹರಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 33
Auspicious is Lord Vishnu, auspicious is the one with the mascot
garuDa, auspicious is the one with eyes like a lotus; Lord Hari is
indeed the storehouse of auspiciousness!.
%E33 Word Meanings 33;
ಮಂಗಲಂ = that which is auspicious;
ಭಗವಾನ್ವಿಷ್ಣುಃ = Lord Vishnu is auspicious;
ಗರುಡಧ್ವಜಃ = Oh! the one having `GaruDa’ eagle-like bird as the mascot;
ಪುಂಡರೀಕಾಕ್ಷಃ = one with eyes like lotus;
ಮಂಗಲಾಯತನಂ = the auspicious temple, storehouse of auspiciousness;
ಹರಿಃ = Lord Hari;
Shloka 34 Vishnu
ಹರೇರ್ನಾಮೈವ ನಾಮೈವ ನಾಮೈವ ಮಮ ಜೀವನಮ್ ।
ಕಲೌ ನಾಸ್ತ್ಯೇವ ನಾಸ್ತ್ಯೇವ ನಾಸ್ತ್ಯೇವ ಗತಿರನ್ಯಥಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 34
In Kaliyuga, there is no path other than taking the name of Shri Hari,
which alone is my life..
%E34 Word Meanings 34;
ಹರೇಃ = of Vishnu[6];
ನಾಮ = name;
ಏವ = alone; only; here it would mean `indeed’;
ಮಮ = mine; my;
ಜೀವನಂ = life; the act of living;
ಕಲೌ = during the kali yuga days or time;;
ನಾಸ್ತಿ = does not exist;
ಏವ = alone; only; here it would mean `indeed’;
ಗತಿರನ್ಯಥಾ = no other way or goal;
Shloka 35 Vishnu
ಯಸ್ಯ ಸ್ಮರಣಮಾತ್ರೇಣ ಜನ್ಮಸಂಸಾರಬನ್ಧನಾತ್ ।
ವಿಮುಚ್ಯತೇ ನಮಸ್ತಸ್ಮೈ ವಿಷ್ಣವೇ ಪ್ರಭವಿಷ್ಣವೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 35
I salute to that Lord, Achuta(who is faultless), and by simply remembering
Him or uttering His name, all deficiencies in my activities disappear
and my penance attains completion instantly.
(Alternate)
Respects to that Lord Vishnu, the Almighty, the mere contemplation of whose
Name assures liberation from the bondage of samsAra, the cycle of births
and deaths..
%E35 Word Meanings 35;
ಯಸ್ಯ = whose;
ಸ್ಮರಣಮಾತ್ರೇಣ = by recall (smaraNa) alone (mAtra) [3];
ಜನ್ಮಸಂಸಾರಬನ್ಧನಾತ್ = from the bondage (ba.ndhana[5]) of the (cycle);
of birth (janma) in this world (sa.nsAra);
ವಿಮುಚ್ಯತೇ = is released or freed;
ನಮಸ್ತಸ್ಮೈ = salutation to him;
ವಿಷ್ಣವೇ = to Vishnu;
ಪ್ರಭವಿಷ್ಣವೇ = to the great or mighty lord, an epithet of Vishnu;
Shloka 36 Vishnu
ನಮಃ ಸಮಸ್ತಭೂತಾನಾಮಾದಿಭೂತಾಯ ಭೂಭೃತೇ ।
ಅನೇಕರೂಪರೂಪಾಯ ವಿಷ್ಣವೇ ಪ್ರಭವಿಷ್ಣವೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 36
Salutations to the mighty Lord Vishnu, the king of the earth, who existed
before all beings, who is the first being and who manifests himself in
many forms..
%E36 Word Meanings 36;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಸಮಸ್ತಭೂತಾನಾಮಾದಿಭೂತಾಯ = to the one who existed before all the
beings; th first being;
ಭೂಭೃತೇ = king, an epithet of Vishnu[4];
ಅನೇಕರೂಪರೂಪಾಯ = to one’s form who can take many forms[4];
ವಿಷ್ಣವೇ = to Vishnu[4];
ಪ್ರಭವಿಷ್ಣವೇ = to the great or mighty lord, an epithet of Vishnu[4];
Shloka 37 Vishnu
ಓಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ ಜಿಷ್ಣುಂ ಮಹಾವಿಷ್ಣುಂ ಪ್ರಭವಿಷ್ಣುಂ ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಮ್ ।
ಅನೇಕರೂಪಂ ದೈತ್ಯಾನ್ತಂ ನಮಾಮಿ ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 37
I bow to Vishnu, the victorious, the all-pervading, the Mighty, the
Lord of all, the Destroyer of evil, having many forms and the highest
Purusha..
%E37 Word Meanings 37;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ = Vishnu;
ಜಿಷ್ಣುಂ = an epithet for Vishnu ; the conqueror;
ಮಹಾವಿಷ್ಣುಂ = the great Vishnu;
ಪ್ರಭವಿಷ್ಣುಂ = the mighty lord, Vishnu;
ಮಹೇಶ್ವರಂ = the great Lord;
ಅನೇಕರೂಪಂ = one who has many forms;
ದೈತ್ಯಾನ್ತಂ = enemy of demons;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮಂ = the greatest of men;
Shloka 38 Vishnu
ಸಶಂಖಚಕ್ರಂ ಸಕಿರೀಟಕುಂಡಲಂ
ಸಪೀತವಸ್ತ್ರಂ ಸರಸೀರುಹೇಕ್ಷಣಮ್ ।
ಸಹಾರವಕ್ಷಃಸ್ಥಲಕೌಸ್ತುಭಶ್ರಯಂ
ನಮಾಮಿ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ ಶಿರಸಾ ಚತುರ್ಭುಜಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 38 % The correct meaning should be:
I bow my head to Vishnu, carrying a conch and a wheel, wearing a
crown and ear-rings, wrapped in a yellow garment, with eyes like
lotus, with a garland and the Kaustubha gem lying on his chest and
possessing four hands. % The next meaning must be from some other shloka. It is unrelated! %I seek refuge in dark-haired, long-eyed, jewel-bedecked, four-armed, %moon-faced Krishna, adorned by the Srivatsa mark on his chest, %accompanied by Rukmini and SatyabhAma, seated on the golden %throne under the shade of the celestial PArijAta Tree..
%E38 Word Meanings 38;
ಸಶಂಖಚಕ್ರಂ = the one with a conch and a wheel;
ಸಕಿರೀಟಕುಂಡಲಂ = the one with a crown and ear-rings;
ಸಪೀತವಸ್ತ್ರಂ = along with yellow robe;
ಸರಸೀರುಹೇಕ್ಷಣಂ = the one having lotus like eyes;
ಸಹಾರವಕ್ಷಃಸ್ಥಲಕೌಸ್ತುಭಶ್ರಯಂ = the one having the chest
adorned with a garland and the gem `Kaustubha’;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ = Vishnu;
ಶಿರಸಾ = by the head;
ಚತುರ್ಭುಜಂ = one who is having four hands;
Shloka 39 Vishnu
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತ್ವನನ್ತಾಯ ಸಹಸ್ರಮೂರ್ತಯೇ
ಸಹಸ್ರಪಾದಾಕ್ಷಿಶಿರೋರುಬಾಹವೇ ।
ಸಹಸ್ರನಾಮ್ನೇ ಪುರುಷಾಯ ಶಾಶ್ವತೇ
ಸಹಸ್ರಕೋಟೀ ಯುಗಧಾರಿಣೇ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 39
Salutation to that God with a thousand forms, having a thousand eyes,
heads, feet, and arms. Salutations to that eternal being called
by a thousand names, and sustaining the world through a billions
ages..
%E39 Word Meanings 39;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತ್ವನನ್ತಾಯ = let there be salutation to Anantha[4];
ಸಹಸ್ರಮೂರ್ತಯೇ = to the form having 1000 names or one having 1000 forms;
ಸಹಸ್ರಪಾದಾಕ್ಷಿಶಿರೋರುಬಾಹವೇ = to the one having 1000 legs, eyes,
heads, thighs and arms or hands[4];
ಸಹಸ್ರನಾಮ್ನೇ = Oh! the 1000-named one[4];
ಪುರುಷಾಯ = to the person[4];
ಶಾಶ್ವತೇ = the permanent one[4];
ಸಹಸ್ರಕೋಟೀ = thousand crores;
ಯುಗಧಾರಿಣೇ = to the one who sustains (the world) thru Yuga’s[4];
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 40 Vishnu
ನಾಹಂ ವಸಾಮಿ ವೈಕುಂಠೇ ಯೋಗಿನಾಂ ಹೃದಯೇ ನ ಚ ।
ಮದ್ಭಕ್ತಾ ಯತ್ರ ಗಾಯನ್ತಿ ತತ್ರ ತಿಷ್ಠಾಮಿ ನಾರದ ॥ ॥
Meaning 40
Neither do I reside in Vaikuntha, nor do I dwell in the hearts of the
yogis; O Narada, I stay where my devotess are singing..
%E40 Word Meanings 40;
ನಾಹಂ = not (na) I (ahaM);
ವಸಾಮಿ = live or dwell;
ವೈಕುಂಠೇ = in Vaikunta, the abode of Vishnu[7];
ಯೋಗಿನಾಂ = of meditators ot contemplators;
ಹೃದಯೇ = in heart[7];
ನ = no;
ಚ = and;
ಮದ್ಭಕ್ತಾಃ =(M.nom.pl.) my devotees;
ಯತ್ರ = where;
ಗಾಯನ್ತಿ = (they) sing;
ತತ್ರ = there;
ತಿಷ್ಠಾಮಿ = (I) stay;
ನಾರದ = Oh! Narada! the omnipresent, wandering and singing devotee
of Vishnu;
Shloka 41 Vishnu
ವನಮಾಲೀ ಗದೀ ಶಾರ್ಂಗೀ ಶಂಖೀ ಚಕ್ರೀ ಚ ನನ್ದಕೀ ।
ಶ್ರೀಮಾನ್ ನಾರಾಯಣೋ ವಿಷ್ಣುರ್ವಾಸುದೇವೋಽಭಿರಕ್ಷತು ॥ ॥
Meaning 41
Shriman NArAyaNa is adorned with the garland Vaijayantee and armed with
gadA (mace), the bow ShArnga, the conch, the discus and the
sword (nandakee). He is Vishnu (the all-pervading) and
Vasudeva (the indweller of all). May that Vasudeva protect us all..
%E41 Word Meanings 41;
ವನಮಾಲೀ = the one wearing forest or wild garlands;
ಗದೀ = one who is wearing or bearing the weapon mace;
ಶಾರ್ಂಗೀ = Oh! the one having the `shArnga’ bow ; one with horns;
ಶಂಖೀ = Oh! the one with the conch shell;
ಚಕ್ರೀ = one who has the weapon of `chakra’ the `Sudarshan’ wheel;
ಚ = and;
ನನ್ದಕೀ = The one wearing the `nandaka’ sword, Vishnu;
ಶ್ರೀಮಾನ್ = the respectable one, the prosperous one;
ನಾರಾಯಣೋ = Vishnu;
ವಿಷ್ಣುರ್ವಾಸುದೇವೋಽಭಿರಕ್ಷತು = May Vishnu who is also Vasudeva protect me;
Shloka 42 Vishnu
ಮೇಘಶ್ಯಾಮಂ ಪೀತಕೌಶೇಯವಾಸಂ
ಶ್ರೀವತ್ಸಾಂಕಂ ಕೌಸ್ತುಭೋದ್ಭಾಸಿತಾಂಗಮ್ ।
ಪುಣ್ಯೋಪೇತಂ ಪುಂಡರೀಕಾಯತಾಕ್ಷಂ
ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ ವನ್ದೇ ಸರ್ವಲೋಕೈಕನಾಥಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 42
I salute Vishnu, the unique Lord of all the worlds, dark like the laden
cloud, clad in yellow robe, marked on the chest by the sign of Srivatsa,
his frame lit up by the Kaustubha gem that adorns Him,
ever immaculate and with eyes long and bright like the white lotus.
(alternate)
I salute to Lord ViShNu, who is the Lord of all the people in all
the worlds, whose complexion is black like the clouds, adorned in
yellow silk robes, bearing the shrIvatsa mark on his chest, whose
body shines with the Kaustubha jewels, having long lotus like eyes
and who can be attained by good deeds..
%E42 Word Meanings 42;
ಮೇಘಶ್ಯಾಮಂ = having black cloud like complexion[2];
ಪೀತಕೌಶೇಯವಾಸಂ = the one wearing yellow silk dress[2];
ಶ್ರೀವತ್ಸಾಂಕಂ = the one with the `Shrivatsa’ mark on his body, Vishnu[2];
ಕೌಸ್ತುಭೋದ್ಭಾಸಿತಾಂಗಂ = one with body illuminated (udbhAsitA.nga);
with the Kaustubha gem[2];
ಪುಣ್ಯೋಪೇತಂ = reached (upeta) by good deeds (puNya)[2];
ಪುಂಡರೀಕಾಯತಾಕ್ಷಂ = one with long eyes resembling lotus[2];
ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ = Vishnu[2];
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಸರ್ವಲೋಕೈಕನಾಥಂ = the one Lord (ekanAtha) over all the worlds;
(sarvaloka)[2];
Shloka 43 Vishnu
ಅಪವಿತ್ರಃ ಪವಿತ್ರೋ ವಾ ಸರ್ವಾವಸ್ಥಾಂ ಗತೋಽಪಿ ವಾ ।
ಯಃ ಸ್ಮರೇತ್ಪುಂಡರೀಕಾಕ್ಷಂ ಸ ಬಾಹ್ಯಾಭ್ಯನ್ತರಂ ಶುಚಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 43
A person, clean or unclean or having been in any possible situation,
if he remembers lotus eyed (Vishnu) he is pure inside out!.
%E43 Word Meanings 43;
ಅಪವಿತ್ರಃ = the polluted one or person;
ಪವಿತ್ರಃ = sacred one; a pure person;
ವಾ = or; also; like; either or;
ಸರ್ವಾವಸ್ಥಾಃ = all states or conditions;
ಗತೋಽಪಿ = even after having gone;
ಯಃ = He who;
ಸ್ಮರೇತ್ = may remember;
ಪುಂಡರೀಕಾಕ್ಷಂ = the lotus-eyed one[2];
ಸಃ = he;
ಬಾಹ್ಯಾಭ್ಯನ್ತರಂ = outside (bAhya) and inside (abhyantaraM);
ಶುಚಿಃ = pure; honest; upright; clean;
Shloka 44 Vishnu
ಆಲೋಡ್ಯ ಸರ್ವಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಾಣಿ ವಿಚಾರ್ಯ ಚ ಪುನಃಪುನಃ ।
ಇದಮೇಕಂ ಸುನಿಷ್ಪನ್ನಂ ವೈದ್ಯೋ ನಾರಾಯಣೋ ಹರಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 44
phalashruti of Vishnu sahasranAma
Having carefully scrutinized all the scriptures and having reflected
upon them well again and again this one truth has clearly emerged that
ViShNu, the Lord Hari living in the ocean is THE doctor (who removes all ills)..
%E44 Word Meanings 44;
ಆಲೋಡ್ಯ = having considered well or studied carefully;
ಸರ್ವಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಾಣಿ = all branches of knowledge; precepts; religious works;
ವಿಚಾರ್ಯ = having deliberated or considered well;
ಚ = and;
ಪುನಃಪುನಃ = again and again;
ಇದಂ = this;
ಏಕಂ = one;
ಸುನಿಷ್ಪನ್ನಂ = clearly emerged; accomplished; born; arisen;
ವೈದ್ಯಃ = doctor; medicine man;
ನಾರಾಯಣಃ = Vishnu; specifically the one whose house (ayana) is in;
water (nArAH);
ಹರಿಃ = Lord Hari;
Shloka 45 Vishnu
ಆರ್ತಾಃ ವಿಷಣ್ಣಾಃ ಶಿಥಿಲಾಶ್ಚ ಭೀತಾಃ
ಘೋರೇಷು ಚ ವ್ಯಾಧಿಷು ವರ್ತಮಾನಾಃ ।
ಸಂಕೀರ್ತ್ಯ ನಾರಾಯಣಶಬ್ದಮಾತ್ರಂ
ವಿಮುಕ್ತದುಃಖಾಃ ಸುಖಿನೋ ಭವನ್ತಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 45
phalashruti of Vishnu sahasranAma
People who are struck by calamity or who are dejected or are weak, those
who are frightened and those who are afflicted by terrible diseases are
freed from their sufferings and become happy on merely reciting
ViShNu’s name ᳚NArAyaNa᳚..
%E45 Word Meanings 45;
ಆರ್ತಾಃ = the afflicted or suffering people or living beings;
ವಿಷಣ್ಣಾಃ = those who are dejected and sad;
ಶಿಥಿಲಾಃ = torn and tattered; weak;
ಚ = and;
ಭೀತಾಃ = those who are afraid or scared;
ಘೋರೇಷು = among the terrible or frightening;
ಚ = and;
ವ್ಯಾಧಿಷು = in all diseases; ailments;
ವರ್ತಮಾನಾಃ = those who are presently experiencing;
ಸಂಕೀರ್ತ್ಯ = Having sung or praised well;
ನಾರಾಯಣ = O! Narayana;
ಶಬ್ದಮಾತ್ರಂ = only so much as the utterance of the word;
ವಿಮುಕ್ತದುಃಖಾಃ = those who are freed from the afflictions or sufferings;
ಸುಖಿನೋ = happy people;
ಭವನ್ತಿ = become; happen;
Shloka 46 Vishnu
ನಮಃ ಕಮಲನಾಭಾಯ ನಮಸ್ತೇ ಜಲಶಾಯಿನೇ ।
ನಮಸ್ತೇ ಕೇಶವಾನನ್ತ ವಾಸುದೇವ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 46
Salutation to viShNu, the lotus-navelled who is resting in water. O
keshava, O Ananta, O VAsudeva, salutations to you..
%E46 Word Meanings 46;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಕಮಲನಾಭಾಯ = to the one with the lotus stalk at the navel (Vishnu);
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
ಜಲಶಾಯಿನೇ = to the one lying or sleeping in water (ocean);
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
ಕೇಶವಾನನ್ತ = Oh! Keshva, Oh! Ananta;
ವಾಸುದೇವ = the son of `vasudeva’, Krishna (or Vishnu);
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Salutations unto Thee;
Shloka 47 Vishnu
ವಾಸನಾದ್ವಾಸುದೇವಸ್ಯ ವಾಸಿತಂ ಭುವನತ್ರಯಮ್ ।
ಸರ್ವಭೂತನಿವಾಸೋಽಸಿ ವಾಸುದೇವ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 47
The three worlds (heaven, earth and the lower regions) are inhabited. by
virtue of the residence there of kRShNa, the son of vasudeva.
O kRShNa ! Salutation to you !.
%E47 Word Meanings 47;
ವಾಸನಾತ್ = due to the living or inhabitation (vAsana)[5];
ವಾಸುದೇವಸ್ಯ = of the sun of Vasydeva, Krishna[6];
ವಾಸಿತಂ = occupied, inhabited;
ಭುವನತ್ರಯಂ = three worlds Earth, Heaven, Hell;
ಸರ್ವಭೂತನಿವಾಸೋಽಸಿ = (You) are (asi) residing in all living beings;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು = let there be my or our bowing or salutation;
ತೇ = to you or your (here:[4]);
Shloka 48 Vishnu
ಸರ್ವವೇದೇಷು ಯತ್ಪುಣ್ಯಂ ಸರ್ವತೀರ್ಥೇಷು ಯತ್ಫಲಮ್ ।
ತತ್ಫಲಂ ಸಮವಾಪ್ನೋತಿ ಸ್ತುತ್ವಾ ದೇವಂ ಜನಾರ್ದನಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 48
Whatever merit is in all the vedas and whatever benefits are in all the
holy places (that they give), all these are obtained (jus) by singing praise of
janArdana (viShNu)..
%E48 Word Meanings 48;
ಸರ್ವವೇದೇಷು = in all Vedas[7];
ಯತ್ = which;
ಪುಣ್ಯಂ = merit, virtue;
ಸರ್ವತೀರ್ಥೇಷು = in all holy places;
ಫಲಂ = fruit;
ತತ್ = that;
ಸಮವಾಪ್ನೋತಿ = obtains, acquires;
ಸ್ತುತ್ವಾ = by praising;
ದೇವ = God;
ಜನಾರ್ದನ = Vishnu;
Shloka 49 Vishnu
ಏಷ ನಿಷ್ಕಂಟಕಃ ಪನ್ಥಾ ಯತ್ರ ಸಮ್ಪೂಜ್ಯತೇ ಹರಿಃ ।
ಕುಪಥಂ ತಂ ವಿಜಾನೀಯಾದ್ ಗೋವಿನ್ದರಹಿತಾಗಮಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 49
This path, where Lord Hari is worshipped, is free from obstructions
(without any thorns). Know that it is a bad (wrong) path, when it is
without Govind (Krishna)..
%E49 Word Meanings 49;
ಏಷಃ = this;
ನಿಷ್ಕಂಟಕಃ = the thornless one;
ಪನ್ಥಾಃ = road;
ಯತ್ರ = (the place) where;
ಸಮ್ಪೂಜ್ಯತೇ = is worshipped, praised;
ಹರಿಃ = Lord Hari;
ಕುಪಥಃ = bad road; wrong direction;
ತಂ = him[2];
ವಿಜಾನೀಯಾದ್ = may be understood;
ಗೋವಿನ್ದರಹಿತಾಗಮಂ = the road (Agama) without (rahita) Govinda;
Shloka 50 Vishnu
ಶನೈರ್ದಹನ್ತಿ ಪಾಪಾನಿ ಕಲ್ಪಕೋಟಿಶತಾನಿ ಚ ।
ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥಸನ್ನಿಧೌ ಪಾರ್ಥ ಧ್ಯಾತ್ವಾ ಮನಸಿ ಕೇಶವಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 50
O Arjuna ! having meditated on ViShNu in the vicinity of the holy fig
tree, people slowly burn out millions and millions of sins..
%E50 Word Meanings 50;
ಶನೈಃ = slowly;
ದಹನ್ತಿ = burn;
ಪಾಪಾನಿ = sins;
ಕಲ್ಪಕೋಟಿಶತಾನಿ = many literally (kalpa is 10 raised to 18, koTi
is 10 raised to 8 and shata is 10 raised to 2 so in all 10 raised to 20);
ಚ = and;
ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥಸನ್ನಿಧೌ = in the presence of the Peepal tree;
ಪಾರ್ಥ = Oh! Partha (refers to Arjun);
ಧ್ಯಾತ್ವಾ = by meditating, thinking;
ಮನಸಿ = in the mind;
ಕೇಶವಂ = Keshava (Krishna);
Shloka 51 Vishnu
ಯಸ್ಯಾಭವದ್ಭಕ್ತಜನಾರ್ದಿಹನ್ತುಃ
ಪಿತೃತ್ವಮನ್ಯೇಷ್ವವಿಚಾರ್ಯ ತೂರ್ಣಮ್ ।
ಸ್ತಮ್ಭೇಽವತಾರಸ್ತಮನನ್ಯಲಭ್ಯಮ್
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀನೃಸಿಂಹಂ ಶರಣಮ್ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 51
I go to take refuge in LaxmI-Nrisinha incarnated in a pillar, who is
reachable by true dedication and who promptly takes birth with a
desire to eradicate the suffering of his disciples..
%E51 Word Meanings 51;
ಯಸ್ಯ =(m.poss.)whose;
ಅಭವದ್ = occurred;
ಭಕ್ತಜನ = devotees;
ಅರ್ದಿಹನ್ತುಃ = desirous of destroying suffering (poss.);
ಪಿತೃತ್ವಮ್ = fatherhood;
ಅನ್ಯೇಷು = among others;
ಅವಿಚಾರ್ಯ = without hesitation;
ತೂರ್ಣಂ = swiftly; quickly;
ಸ್ತಮ್ಭೇ = in the pillar;
ಅವತಾರಃ = incarnation;
ತಮ್ = him;
ಅನನ್ಯಲಭ್ಯಂ = obtainable by (only the) dedicated;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ = Goddess LakShmi; consort of Vishnu;
ನೃಸಿಂಹಂ = Vishnu in his half-man half-lion avatar;
ಶರಣಂ = (to the) shelter, sanctuary;
ಶ್ರೀಮಾನ್ ವೇಂಕಟ ನಾಧಾರ್ಯಃ ಕವಿತಾರ್ಕಿಕಕೇಸರೀ ।
ವೇದಾನ್ತಾಚಾರ್ಯವರ್ಯೋ ಮೇ ಸನ್ನಿಧತ್ತಾಮ್ ಸದಾಹೃದಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 52
Oh! ShrimAn Venkata, Oh! our Lord, who is a poetry of the children of
shining lights, Oh! Lion, Oh! the teacher of Vedanta, Oh! the one
chosen by Uma; reside forever in my heart..
%E52 Word Meanings 52;
ಶ್ರೀಮಾನ್ = a respectable prefix (for males);
ವೇಂಕಟ = of the Venkata mountain;
ನಾಧಾರ್ಯಃ = ?? ;
ಕವಿತಾರ್ಕಿಕ = ?? ;
ಕೇಸರೀ = lion; lion among men;
ವೇದಾನ್ತ = the ending part of the Vedas;
ಆಚಾರ್ಯ = teacher, learned scholar;
ವರ್ಯೋಮೇ = ?? ;
ಸನ್ನಿಧತ್ತಾಂ = that which has been put or placed near, or together;
ಸದಾಹೃದಿ = always in the heart;
Shloka 53 Vishnu
ಕ್ಷೀರೋದನ್ವತ್ಪ್ರದೇಶೇ ಶುಚಿಮಣಿವಿಲಸತ್ಸೈಕತೇ ಮೌಕ್ತಿಕಾನಾಂ
ಮಾಲಾಕೢಪ್ತಾಸನಸ್ಥಃ ಸ್ಫಟಿಕಮಣಿನಿಭೈರ್ಮೌಕ್ತಿಕೈರ್ಮಂಡಿತಾಂಗಃ ।
ಶುಭ್ರೈರಭ್ರೈರದಭ್ರೈರುಪರಿವಿರಚಿತೈರ್ಮುಕ್ತಪೀಯೂಷ ವರ್ಷೈಃ
ಆನನ್ದೀ ನಃ ಪುನೀಯಾದರಿನಲಿನಗದಾ ಶಂಖಪಾಣಿರ್ಮುಕುನ್ದಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 53
Contemplation on Personal form of the Lord.
In the milky ocean, which has a bed of sparkling pure emeralds,
the Lord who can give salvation to his devotees is seated on a
throne decorated with strings of pearls, covered by an umbrella
of clouds which shower nectarine dews as though
they are flower petals, His ornamented body glittering with
pearls and precious gems and holding the conch in his hand.
I pray to this Lord, to make me pure..
%E53 Word Meanings 53;
ಕ್ಷೀರೋದನ್ವತ್ಪ್ರದೇಶೇ = ?? ;
ಶುಚಿಮಣಿವಿಲಸತ್ಸೈಕತೇ = ?? ;
ಮೌಕ್ತಿಕಾನಾಂ = face (teeth);
ಮಾಲಾಕೢಪ್ತಾಸನಸ್ಥಃ = ?? ;
ಸ್ಫಟಿಕಮಣಿನಿಭೈರ್ಮೌಕ್ತಿಕೈರ್ಮಂಡಿತಾಂಗಃ = the one having the body
heavily ornamented and decorated with pearls and transparent stones
and gems;
ಶುಭ್ರೈಃ = ?? ;
ಅಭ್ರೈಃ = ?? ;
ಅದಭ್ರೈಃ = ?? ;
ಉಪರಿವಿರಚಿತೈಃ = ?? ;
ಮುಕ್ತಪೀಯೂಷ = ?? ;
ವರ್ಷೈಃ = by the rains;
ಆನನ್ದೀ = an epithet of Vishnu (representing delight or bliss);
ನಃ = us; to us or ours;
ಪುನೀಯಾದರಿನಲಿನಗದಾ = ?? ;
ಶಂಖಪಾಣಿರ್ಮುಕುನ್ದಃ = the one holding a conch in his hand; Mukunda;
Shloka 54 Vishnu
ಭೂಃ ಪಾದೌ ಯಸ್ಯ ನಾಭಿರ್ವಿಯದಸುರನಿಲಶ್ಚನ್ದ್ರ ಸೂರ್ಯೌ ಚ ನೇತ್ರೇ
ಕರ್ಣಾವಾಶಾಃ ಶಿರೋ ದ್ಯೌರ್ಮುಖಮಪಿ ದಹನೋ ಯಸ್ಯ ವಾಸ್ತೇಯಮಬ್ಧಿಃ ।
ಅನ್ತಃಸ್ಥಂ ಯಸ್ಯ ವಿಶ್ವಂ ಸುರನರಖಗಗೋಭೋಗಿಗನ್ಧರ್ವದೈತ್ಯೈಃ
ಚಿತ್ರಂ ರಂರಮ್ಯತೇ ತಂ ತ್ರಿಭುವನ ವಪುಷಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಮೀಶಂ ನಮಾಮಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 54
Contemplation of the Cosmic form of the Lord
I bow to Lord Vishnu who has the three worlds as His body.
The earth is His feet, and the sky His navel.
Wind is His breath, and the sun and the moon are His eyes.
Directions are His ears, and the Heaven is His Head. Fire is His
face and the ocean His abdomen. In Him is situated the Universe with the
diverse kinds of gods, men, birds, cattle, serpants, Gandharvas and
Daityas (Asuras) – all sporting in a charming way..
%E54 Word Meanings 54;
ಭೂಃ = the earth; this world;
ಪಾದೌ = two feet;
ಯಸ್ಯ = whose;
ನಾಭಿರ್ವಿಯದಸುರನಿಲಃ = ?? ;
ಚನ್ದ್ರ = (adj.)moon;
ಸೂರ್ಯೌ = sun and another;
ಚ = and;
ನೇತ್ರೇ = the 2 eyes;
ಕರ್ಣಾವಾಶಾಃ = ?? ;
ಶಿರೋ = head;
ದ್ಯೌರ್ಮುಖಮಪಿ = even the mouth or face of heaven;
ದಹನೋ = burning; set a thing on fire;
ಯಸ್ಯ = whose;
ವಾಸ್ತೇಯಮಬ್ಧಿಃ = ?? ;
ಅನ್ತಃಸ್ಥಂ = in the innermost heart;
ಯಸ್ಯ = whose;
ವಿಶ್ವಂ = the universe;
ಸುರನರಖಗಗೋಭೋಗಿಗನ್ಧರ್ವದೈತ್ಯೈಃ = by gods, men, birds, cows,
gourmets, celestial singers and demons;
ಚಿತ್ರಂ = drawing etc.wonderful or awesome or mysterious appearance;
ರಂರಮ್ಯತೇ = ?? ;
ತಂ = him;
ತ್ರಿಭುವನ = three worlds, Earth, Heaven, Hell;
ವಪುಷಂ = the one with a body;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಮೀಶಂ = Vishnu the great lord;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
Shloka 55 Vishnu
ಛಾಯಾಯಾಂ ಪಾರಿಜಾತಸ್ಯ ಹೇಮಸಿಂಹಾಸನೋಪರಿ
ಆಸೀನಮಮ್ಬುದಶ್ಯಾಮಮಾಯತಾಕ್ಷಮಲಂಕೃತಮ್ ।
ಚನ್ದ್ರಾನನಂ ಚತುರ್ಬಾಹುಂ ಶ್ರೀವತ್ಸಾಂಕಿತ ವಕ್ಷಸಂ
ರುಕ್ಮಿಣೀ ಸತ್ಯಭಾಮಾಭ್ಯಾಂ ಸಹಿತಂ ಕೃಷ್ಣಮಾಶ್ರಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 55
I salute and surrender to Lord kriShNA whose complexion
is blue like the sky, with wide eyes and four arms, who is
well adorned, whose face glows like the moon, whose chest bears
the srivatsa mark, who is seated on a golden throne in the shade
of the pArijAta tree with his wives rukmiNI and satyabhAmA..
%E55 Word Meanings 55;
ಛಾಯಾಯಾಂ = in the shade;
ಪಾರಿಜಾತಸ್ಯ = of Parijata tree;
ಹೇಮಸಿಂಹಾಸನೋಪರಿ = on the golden throne;
ಆಸೀನಮಮ್ಬುದಶ್ಯಾಮಮಾಯತಾಕ್ಷಮಲಂಕೃತಂ = ?? ;
ಚನ್ದ್ರಾನನಂ = the one having moon-like face;
ಚತುರ್ಬಾಹುಂ = the one having four arms (hands);
ಶ್ರೀವತ್ಸಾಂಕಿತ = (refers to Vishnu);
ವಕ್ಷಸಂ = the one with the chest;
ರುಕ್ಮಿಣೀ = the consort of Krishna;
ಸತ್ಯಭಾಮಾಭ್ಯಾಂ = Satyabhama and another (RukmiNi);
ಸಹಿತಂ = with, along with;
ಕೃಷ್ಣಮಾಶ್ರಯೇ = ?? ;
Shloka 56 Vishnu
ವಿಸರ್ಗ ಬಿನ್ದು ಮಾತ್ರಾಣಿ ಪದ ಪಾದಾಕ್ಷರಾಣಿ ಚ ।
ನ್ಯೂನಾನಿಚಾತಿರಿಕ್ತಾನಿ ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮ ॥ ॥
Meaning 56
Oh! Lord, you are indeed flawless, and we request you to excuse all the
mistakes we might have commited while chanting the slokas, either in
word endings or pronunciation or metre, or any other mistakes of this
nature..
%E56 Word Meanings 56;
ವಿಸರ್ಗ = the Visarga sign denoted by two vertical dots as `:’;
ಬಿನ್ದು = relating to a drop or dot;
ಮಾತ್ರಾಣಿ = units of measurement of space, time, length, etc.;
ಪದ = a word or a leg or foot;
ಪಾದಾಕ್ಷರಾಣಿ = the letters denoting or referring to the feet;
ಚ = and;
ನ್ಯೂನಾನಿಚಾತಿರಿಕ್ತಾನಿ = ?? ;
ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ = Excuse (me or us);
ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮ = Oh! the best person;
Shloka 57 Vishnu
ಶ್ರಿಯಃ ಕಾನ್ತಾಯ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ನಿಧಯೇ ನಿಧಯೇರ್ಥಿನಾಮ್ ।
ಶ್ರೀ ವೇಂಕಟ ನಿವಾಸಾಯ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸಾಯ ಮಂಗಳಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 57
Glory to the Lord viShNu, who is the consort of mahAlakShmI, and the
treasure trove of auspiciousness, who grants wealth to all seekers of
material wealth, who resides in the venkata mountains and in whose heart,
mahalakShmi who symbolises wealth resides..
%E57 Word Meanings 57;
ಶ್ರಿಯಃ = ?? ;
ಕಾನ್ತಾಯ = to the lord or consort;
ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ = happy; beautiful; auspices; prosperous; good, etc.;
ನಿಧಯೇ = to the abode or reservoir-like one;
ನಿಧಯೇರ್ಥಿನಾಂ = to the abode or reservoir-like one for people who
seek material possessions;
ಶ್ರೀ = relating to Prosperity; wealth; goddess LakShmi and ` shrIH’
is fem.nom.; also an honourable prefix;
ವೇಂಕತ = Lord Venkat, Vishnu;
ನಿವಾಸಾಯ = to the dweller;
ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸಾಯ = to Srinivasa;
ಮಂಗಳಂ = welfare; good things; auspiciousness;
Shloka 58 Vishnu
ನಾರಾಯಣಾಯ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ । ವಾಸುದೇವಾಯ ಧೀಮಹಿ ।
ತನ್ನೋ ವಿಷ್ಣುಃ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 58
This is my offering to the Lord nArAyaNA who is present in all his
creations. I meditate to the son of vasudevA, who is all
pervasive. Let that omnipresent Lord inspire me..
%E58 Word Meanings 58;
ನಾರಾಯಣಾಯ = to Narayana;
ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ = offering;
ವಾಸುದೇವಾಯ = to Vasudeva;
ಧೀಮಹಿ = May meditate;
ತನ್ನೋ = ?? ;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಃ = Vishnu;
ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ = inspire; kindle; urge; induce;;
Shloka 59 Vishnu
ಯಸ್ಯ ಸ್ಮೃತ್ಯಾ ಚ ನಾಮೋಕ್ತ್ಯಾ ತಪೋಯಜ್ಞಕ್ರಿಯಾದಿಷು ।
ನ್ಯೂನಂ ಸಮ್ಪೂರ್ಣತಾಂ ಯಾತಿ ಸದ್ಯೋ ವನ್ದೇ ತಮಚ್ಯುತಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 59
In spiritual incubation and in worshipping, by whose recollection and
by whose name-chanting whatever is partial is made complete in an
instant; to that Achyut I salute..
%E59 Word Meanings 59;
ಯಸ್ಯ = whose;
ಸ್ಮೃತ್ಯಾ = or Shastras;
ಚ = and;
ನಾಮೋಕ್ತ್ಯಾ = uttering of the name;
ತಪೋಯಜ್ಞಕ್ರಿಯಾದಿಷು = in all activities fit for doing penance;
ನ್ಯೂನಂ = deficient; a little; short of; minimum;
ಸಮ್ಪೂರ್ಣತಾಂ = completion; perfection; conclusion;
ಯಾತಿ = goes; attains;
ಸದ್ಯೋ = immediately; instantly;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ತಮಚ್ಯುತಂ = ?? ;
Shloka 60 Vishnu
ಏಕೋ ವಿಷ್ಣುರ್ಮಹದ್ಭೂತಂ ಪೃಥಗ್ಭೂತಾನ್ಯನೇಕಶಃ ।
ತ್ರೀನ್ಲೋಕಾನ್ವ್ಯಾಪ್ಯ ಭೂತಾತ್ಮಾ ಭುಂಕ್ತೇ ವಿಶ್ವಭಗವ್ಯಯಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 60
Lord Vishnu is the unique deity of incomparable excellence in that He
pervades the great elements of multifarious kinds and the three worlds.
He is their AtmA (antaryAmin) and their protector;
Yet He stands head and shoulders above them and not in the least
tainted by their defects. Thus He enjoys supreme bliss..
%E60 Word Meanings 60;
ಏಕೋ = ?? ;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಃ = ?? ;
ಮಹದ್ಭೂತಂ = ?? ;
ಪೃಥಕ್ = ?? ;
ಭೂತಾನಿ = ?? ;
ಅನೇಕಶಃ = ?? ;
ತ್ರೀನ್ = ?? ;
ಲೋಕಾನ್ವ್ಯಾಪ್ಯ = ?? ;
ಭೂತಾತ್ಮಾ = ?? ;
ಭುಂಕ್ತೇ = ?? ;
ವಿಶ್ವಭಗವ್ಯಯಃ = ?? ;
Shloka 61 Krishna
ಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ ವಾಸುದೇವಾಯ ದೇವಕೀ ನಂದನಾಯ ಚ ।
ನಂದಗೋಪಕುಮಾರಾಯ ಗೋವಿಂದಾಯ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 61
Salutations to Lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva and
Devaki, raised by Nandagopa, and also known as Govinda..
%E61 Word Meanings 61;
ಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ = to Krishna;
ವಾಸುದೇವಾಯ = to Vasudeva;
ದೇವಕೀ = DevakI Krishna’s mother;
ನಂದನಾಯ = for the Nandana, the delighter;
ಚ = and;
ನಂದಗೋಪಕುಮಾರಾಯ = for the son of Nandagopa Krishna;
ಗೋವಿಂದಾಯ = to govinda, the cowherd boy Krishna;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 62 Krishna
ವಸುದೇವ ಸುತಂ ದೇವಂ ಕಂಸ ಚಾಣೂರಮರ್ದನಂ ।
ದೇವಕೀ ಪರಮಾನಂದಂ ಕೃಷ್ಣಂ ವಂದೇ ಜಗದ್ಗುರುಂ ॥ ॥
Meaning 62
Salutations to Lord Krishna, who is the teacher of the universe,
son of Vasudeva, destroyer of Ka.nsa and ChANura and the
supreme bliss of (mother) DevakI..
%E62 Word Meanings 62;
ವಸುದೇವ = of Vasudea;
ಸುತಂ = the son;
ದೇವಂ = God;
ಕಂಸ = at (M.nom.) the demon Kamsa;
ಚಾಣೂರಮರ್ದನಂ = the crusher or pounder of the demon chaNUra;
ದೇವಕೀ = DevakI Krishna’s mother;
ಪರಮಾನಂದಂ = great happiness; blisss;beautitude;
ಕೃಷ್ಣಂ = Krishna;
ವಂದೇ = I bow ; I worship;
ಜಗದ್ಗುರುಂ = the preceptor of the world;
Shloka 63 Krishna
ಆಕಾಶಾತ್ ಪತಿತಂ ತೋಯಂ ಯಥಾ ಗಚ್ಛತಿ ಸಾಗರಮ್ ।
ಸರ್ವದೇವನಮಸ್ಕಾರಾನ್ ಕೇಶವಂ ಪ್ರತಿಗಚ್ಛತಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 63
Just as every drop of rain that falls from the sky flows into the
Ocean, in the same way all prayers offered to any Deity goes to
Lord Krishna (Bhagvan Vishnu)..
%E63 Word Meanings 63;
ಆಕಾಶಾತ್ = from the sky;
ಪತಿತಂ = the fallen one;
ತೋಯಂ = water;
ಯಥಾ = in which manner;
ಗಚ್ಛತಿ = goes;
ಸಾಗರಂ = the ocean;
ಸರ್ವದೇವನಮಸ್ಕಾರಾನ್ = the bowings for all the gods;
ಕೇಶವಂ = Keshava (Krishna);
ಪ್ರತಿಗಚ್ಛತಿ = reaches or returns;
Shloka 64 Krishna
ಆದೌ ದೇವಕಿದೇವಿಗರ್ಭಜನನಂ ಗೋಪೀಗೃಹೇ ವರ್ಧನಮ್
ಮಾಯಾಪೂತನಜೀವಿತಾಪಹರಣಂ ಗೋವರ್ಧನೋದ್ಧಾರಣಮ್ ।
ಕಂಸಚ್ಛೇದನಕೌರವಾದಿಹನನಂ ಕುಂತೀಸುತಾಂ ಪಾಲನಮ್
ಏತದ್ಭಾಗವತಂ ಪುರಾಣಕಥಿತಂ ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣಲೀಲಾಮೃತಮ್ ।
ಇತಿ ಶ್ರೀಭಾಗವತಸೂತ್ರ ॥ ॥
Meaning 64
Shri Krishna’s charitam in short is that he is Devaki’s son,
Gopi’s admiration, Putana’s killer, holder of Govardhan Giri,
slayer of Kansa, destroyer of Kauravas, protector of Kunti’s sons
and the central figure of Srimad Bhagavata PurAnam.
(Alternate)
Starting with birth from the womb of Devaki, growth in the
house of cow-herds, killing of Putana, lifting of
Govardhana mountain, the cutting of Kamsa and the killing
of kauravas, protecting the sons of KuntI – This is
BhAgavataM as told in the epics. This is the nectar of Shri
Krishna’s LIlA (sport).
This is an aphorism on Srimad BhAgavataM..
%E64 Word Meanings 64;
ಆದೌ = In the beginning;
ದೇವಕಿದೇವಿಗರ್ಭಜನನಂ = the one born of the womb of god-like Devaki;
ಗೋಪೀಗೃಹೇ = in the house of cow-herd woman;
ವರ್ಧನಂ = the increasing or growth;
ಮಾಯಾಪೂತನಜೀವಿತಾಪಹರಣಂ = ?? ;
ಗೋವರ್ಧನೋದ್ಧಾರಣಂ = the lifter of the mountain Govardhana Krishna;
ಕಂಸಚ್ಛೇದನಕೌರವಾದಿಹನನಂ = the cutting of Kamsa and the
killing of kauravas;
ಕುಂತೀಸುತಾಂ = sons of Kunti;
ಪಾಲನಂ = bringing up; rearing;
ಏತದ್ಭಾಗವತಂ = this one book or story relating to God;
ಪುರಾಣಕಥಿತಂ = as told in the `purANa’;
ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣಲೀಲಾಮೃತಂ = the nectar-like story of the respectable
Krishna;
ಇತಿ = thusthus;
ಶ್ರೀಭಾಗವತಸೂತ್ರ = the story of god, Krishna in a short form;
Shloka 65 Krishna
ಶ್ರೀಕೇಶವಾಯ ನಮಃ । ನಾರಾಯಣಾಯ ನಮಃ । ಮಾಧವಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಗೋವಿಂದಾಯ ನಮಃ । ವಿಷ್ಣವೇ ನಮಃ । ಮಧುಸೂದನಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ತ್ರಿವಿಕ್ರಮಾಯ ನಮಃ । ವಾಮನಾಯ ನಮಃ । ಶ್ರೀಧರಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಹೃಷೀಕೇಶಾಯ ನಮಃ । ಪದ್ಮನಾಭಾಯ ನಮಃ । ದಾಮೋದರಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಸಂಕರ್ಷಣಾಯ ನಮಃ । ವಾಸುದೇವಾಯ ನಮಃ । ಪ್ರದ್ಯುಮ್ನಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಅನಿರುದ್ಧಾಯ ನಮಃ । ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮಾಯ ನಮಃ । ಅಧೋಕ್ಷಜಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ನಾರಸಿಂಹಾಯ ನಮಃ । ಅಚ್ಯುತಾಯ ನಮಃ । ಜನಾರ್ದನಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಉಪೇನ್ದ್ರಾಯ ನಮಃ । ಹರಯೇ ನಮಃ । ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 65
I bow to Keshava – the one with luxuriant hair.
I bow to Narayana – the one who resides in humanity.
I bow to Madhava – the consort of MahalakShmi.
I bow to Govinda – the ptotector of cows.
I bow to Vishnu – the one who is omnipresent.
I bow to MadhusUdana – the killer of demon Madhu.
I bow to Trivikrama – whose prowess is known in all three worlds.
I bow to Vamana – the one who took the avatAr as a dwarf.
I bow to ShrIdhar – one who is Prosperity Incarnate.
I bow to HRiShIkesha – the Lord of senses.
I bow to PadmanAbha – from whose navel the lotus and world of creation
has come.
I bow to Damodara – one whose waist is immeasurable so Yashoda could
not tie it.
I bow to Sa.nkarShaNa – BalarAma – who was taken from Devaki’s womb
to Rohini’s
I bow to VAsudeva – Vasudeva’s son, one who is all pervading.
I bow to Pradyumna – one who illumines.
I bow to Aniruddha – one who is unobstructed.
I bow to PuruShottama – one who is the most superior amongst men.
I bow to AdhokShaja – one who dwwells in the nether-worlds.
I bow to Narasimha – one who took avatAr as half-man half-lion.
I bow to Achyuta – one who does not lapse.
I bow to JanArdana – the remover of the torment of people.
I bow to Upendra –
I bow to Hari –
I offer my salutations to Lord Krishna..
%E65 Word Meanings 65;
ಶ್ರೀಕೇಶವಾಯ = to the respectable Keshava one with luxuriant hair;
an epithet of Vishnu and Krishna;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ನಾರಾಯಣಾಯ = to Narayana;
ಮಾಧವಾಯ = to Madhava;
ಗೋವಿಂದಾಯ = to govinda, the cowherd boy Krishna;
ವಿಷ್ಣವೇ = to Vishnu;
ಮಧುಸೂದನಾಯ = to madhusudana;
ತ್ರಿವಿಕ್ರಮಾಯ = to Trivikrama, lord of three worlds, Vishnu;
ವಾಮನಾಯ = To Vamana, Vishnu in the form a dwarf;
ಶ್ರೀಧರಾಯ = to Shridhara, Vishnu;
ಹೃಷೀಕೇಶಾಯ = to hrishikesha, the Lord of senses like hRiShIkaM
i.e.Krishna or Vishnu;
ಪದ್ಮನಾಭಾಯ = to Padmanabha;
ದಾಮೋದರಾಯ = to Damodara;
ಸಂಕರ್ಷಣಾಯ = to sankarShaNa, an epithet of Vishnu;
ವಾಸುದೇವಾಯ = to Vasudeva;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಪ್ರದ್ಯುಮ್ನಾಯ = to pradyumna ; one who illumines;;
ಅನಿರುದ್ಧಾಯ = to Aniruddha; a name of viShNu; also grandson of
Krishna, Pradyumna’s son;
ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮಾಯ = to purushottama;
ಅಧೋಕ್ಷಜಾಯ = to Vishnu `adhoxaja’ is an epithet of Vishnu;
ನಾರಸಿಂಹಾಯ = to Narasismha, part-lion and part-man;
ಅಚ್ಯುತಾಯ = to achyuta;
ಜನಾರ್ದನಾಯ = to Janardana, Vishnu;
ಉಪೇನ್ದ್ರಾಯ = to Upendra, Vishnu;
ಹರಯೇ = to Lord Hari;
ಶ್ರೀಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ = to the respected Krishna;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 66 Krishna
ಮೂಕಂ ಕರೋತಿ ವಾಚಾಲಂ ಪಂಗುಂ ಲಂಘಯತೇ ಗಿರಿಮ್ ।
ಯತ್ಕೃಪಾ ತಮಹಂ ವನ್ದೇ ಪರಮಾನನ್ದಮಾಧವಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 66
I salute to Madhav, the supreme joy, whose grace makes a dumb person
speak or a lame get strength to climb over a mountain. %alternate
I salute that All-bliss MAdhava whose compassion makes the
mute eloquent and the cripple cross mountains..
%E66 Word Meanings 66;
ಮೂಕಂ = the dumb one;
ಕರೋತಿ = ?? ;
ವಾಚಾಲಂ = one who is talking too much; noisy; garrulous;
ಪಂಗುಂ = lame person;
ಲಂಘಯತೇ = ?? ;
ಗಿರಿಂ = the mountain;
ಯತ್ಕೃಪಾ = which favour; sympathy;
ತಮಹಂ = I as Him;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಪರಮಾನನ್ದಮಾಧವಂ = Madhava who grants the bliss;
Shloka 67 Krishna
ಏಕಂ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಂ ದೇವಕೀಪುತ್ರಗೀತಮೇಕೋ
ದೇವೋ ದೇವಕೀಪುತ್ರ ಏವ ।
ಏಕೋ ಮನ್ತ್ರಸ್ತಸ್ಯ ನಾಮಾನಿ ಯಾನಿ
ಕರ್ಮಾಪ್ಯೇಕಂ ತಸ್ಯ ದೇವಸ್ಯ ಸೇವಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 67
There is only one Scripture – the Gita;
There is only one God – Sri Krishna, the son of Devaki;
There is only one mantra – His name;
There is only on desirable action – His service..
%E67 Word Meanings 67;
ಏಕಂ = cardinal number 1;
ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರಂ = the works or books on religion and conduct; scripture;
ದೇವಕೀಪುತ್ರಗೀತಮೇಕೋ = ?? ;
ದೇವೋ = god;
ದೇವಕೀಪುತ್ರ = Devaki’s son;
ಏವ = alone; only; here it would mean `indeed’;
ಏಕೋ = cardinal number 1;
ಮನ್ತ್ರಸ್ತಸ್ಯ = ?? ;
ನಾಮಾನಿ = names;
ಯಾನಿ = They which;
ಕರ್ಮಾಪ್ಯೇಕಂ = ?? ;
ತಸ್ಯ = his;
ದೇವಸ್ಯ = god’s;
ಸೇವಾ = service; worship; servitude;
Shloka 68 Krishna
ನಮೋ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯದೇವಾಯ ಗೋಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣಹಿತಾಯ ಚ ।
ಜಗದ್ಧಿತಾಯ ಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ ಗೋವಿಂದಾಯ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 68
Salutations to Govinda, the dark complexioned one, the God of Brahmanas,
protector of cattle and wellwisher of people..
%E68 Word Meanings 68;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯದೇವಾಯ = to the Brahman-like god or godly person;
ಗೋಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣಹಿತಾಯ = for the welfare of cows and brahmins;
ಚ = and;
ಜಗದ್ಧಿತಾಯ = for the welfare of the world;
ಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ = to Krishna;
ಗೋವಿಂದಾಯ = to govinda, the cowherd boy Krishna;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 69 Krishna
ಕರಾರವಿನ್ದೇನ ಪಾದಾರವಿನ್ದಂ ಮುಖಾರವಿನ್ದೇ ವಿನಿವೇಶಯನ್ತಂ ।
ವಟಸ್ಯ ಪತ್ರಸ್ಯ ಪುಟೇ ಶಯಾನಂ ಬಾಲಂ ಮುಕುನ್ದಂ ಮನಸಾ ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 69
With the lotus-like hand, placing the lotus-like toes, in the lotus-like
mouth, reclining on the banyan leaf – that young Mukunda, I meditate
upon..
%E69 Word Meanings 69;
ಕರಾರವಿನ್ದೇನ = by the lotus like hand;
ಪಾದಾರವಿನ್ದಂ = the lotus feet;
ಮುಖಾರವಿನ್ದೇ = in the lotus-like mouth or face;
ವಿನಿವೇಶಯನ್ತಂ = the one placing;
ವಟಸ್ಯ = the Banyan tree’s;
ಪತ್ರಸ್ಯ = of the leaf or epistle;
ಪುಟೇ = dual nom. of `puTaM’ or locative of `puTaH’ and `puTaM’;
ಶಯಾನಂ = one who is sleeping or lying on the bed;
ಬಾಲಂ = the child;
ಮುಕುನ್ದಂ = Mukunda;
ಮನಸಾ = through the mind;
ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ = I remember;
Shloka 70 Krishna
ಭಜಗೋವಿನ್ದಂ ಭಜಗೋವಿನ್ದಂ
ಗೋವಿನ್ದಂ ಭಜಮೂಢಮತೇ ।
ಸಮ್ಪ್ರಾಪ್ತೇ ಸನ್ನಿಹಿತೇ ಕಾಲೇ
ನಹಿ ನಹಿ ರಕ್ಷತಿ ಡುಕೃಂಕರಣೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 70
Worship Govinda, worship Govinda, worship Govinda, Oh fool !
Rules of grammar will not save you at the time of your death..
%E70 Word Meanings 70;
ಭಜಗೋವಿನ್ದಂ = Do worship the Govinda;
ಭಜಗೋವಿನ್ದಂ = Do worship the Govinda;
ಗೋವಿನ್ದಂ = the lord Govinda, the cowherd boy;
ಭಜಮೂಢಮತೇ = Oh foolish mind! worship;
ಸಮ್ಪ್ರಾಪ್ತೇ = having reached or obtained;
ಸನ್ನಿಹಿತೇ = very near; in the near side;
ಕಾಲೇ = in time;
ನಹಿ = no; not;
ನಹಿ = no; not;
ರಕ್ಷತಿ = protects; saves;
ಡುಕೃಂಕರಣೇ = A Samskrit grammatical formula of Panini;
Shloka 71 Krishna
ಸುಖಾವಸಾನೇ ತ್ವಿದಮೇವ ಸಾರಂ ದುಃಖಾವಸಾನೇ ತ್ವಿದಮೇವ ಗೇಯಮ್ ।
ದೇಹಾವಸಾನೇ ತ್ವಿದಮೇವ ಜಪ್ಯಂ ಗೋವಿಂದ ದಾಮೋದರ ಮಾಧವೇತಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 71
This the essence and ultimate of happiness;
this is what one would chant at the height of grief;
and gOvinda! dAmOdara! mAdhava!
this is what one would utter when departing from hither..
%E71 Word Meanings 71;
ಸುಖಾವಸಾನೇ = at the end of happiness;
ತ್ವಿದಮೇವ = this alone or this only;
ಸಾರಂ = the essence;
ದುಃಖಾವಸಾನೇ = at the end of sorrow;
ತ್ವಿದಮೇವ = this alone or this only;
ಗೇಯಂ = that which should be sung;
ದೇಹಾವಸಾನೇ = at the end of the body i.e. at the time of death;
ತ್ವಿದಮೇವ = this alone or this only;
ಜಪ್ಯಂ = to be uttered;
ಗೋವಿಂದ = A name of kRiShNa, Govinda, the cowherd boy;
ದಾಮೋದರ = at (literally a person with a string around his bellly)
One of the names of KriShNa;
ಮಾಧವೇತಿ = ?? ;
.. ..;
Shloka 72 Krishna
ಕಸ್ತೂರೀತಿಲಕಂ ಲಲಾಟಫಲಕೇ ವಕ್ಷಸ್ಥಲೇ ಕೌಸ್ತುಭಂ
ನಾಸಾಗ್ರೇ ನವಮೌಕ್ತಿಕಂ ಕರತಲೇ ವೇಣುಂ ಕರೇ ಕಂಕಣಮ್ ।
ಸರ್ವಾಂಗೇ ಹರಿಚಂದನಂ ಚ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಕಂಠೇಚ ಮುಕ್ತಾವಲಿನ್
ಗೋಪಸ್ತ್ರೀ ಪರಿವೇಷ್ಟಿತೋ ವಿಜಯತೇ ಗೋಪಾಲ ಚೂಡಾಮಣಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 72
With the fragrant kasturi-mark on the forehead, the precious Kaustubha
gem on the chest, the lovely pearl-jewel at the nose tip,
the flute in the palm and the kankan (bangle) encircling the hand, the scented
sandalwood paste all over the body, the pearl-necklace around the
beautifid neck, surrounded by milk-maids – may victory be yours, 0 crown
gem of Gopalas..
%E72 Word Meanings 72;
ಕಸ್ತೂರೀತಿಲಕಂ = forehead mark made by Kasturi fragrance supposed
to be originated in Deer’s navel;
ಲಲಾಟಫಲಕೇ = ?? ;
ವಕ್ಷಸ್ಥಲೇ = on the chest;
ಕೌಸ್ತುಭಂ = the gem Kaustubha found during churning of ocean by Devas and Asuras;
ನಾಸಾಗ್ರೇ = at the tip of the nose;
ನವಮೌಕ್ತಿಕಂ = the like the new pearl;
ಕರತಲೇ = in the palm of the hand;
ವೇಣುಂ = the flute;
ಕರೇ = in the hand;
ಕಂಕಣಂ = a bracelet;
ಸರ್ವಾಂಗೇ = in all parts of the body;
ಹರಿಚಂದನಂ = sandalpaste;
ಚ = and;
ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ = happy; beautiful; auspices; prosperous; good, etc.;
ಕಂಠ = throat;
ಮುಕ್ತಾವಲಿನ್ = ?? ;
ಗೋಪಸ್ತ್ರೀ = the cow-herd woman;
ಪರಿವೇಷ್ಟಿತೋ = surrounded, wrapped with clothes;
ವಿಜಯತೇ = wins; becomes victorious;
ಗೋಪಾಲ = at (M.nom.) the protector of cow; refers to lord Krishna;
ಚೂಡಾಮಣಿ = at (M.nom.) the head or crest-jewel;
Shloka 73 Krishna
ಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ ವಾಸುದೇವಾಯ ಹರಯೇ ಪರಮಾತ್ಮನೇ ।
ಪ್ರಣತ ಕ್ಲೇಶ ನಾಶಾಯ ಗೋವಿನ್ದಾಯ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಕ್ಲೀಂ ಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 73
Adorations to Lord Krishna, who is the son of Vasudeva, who is
Lord hari (destroyer of ignorance), who is the Supreme Divinity!
I have taken refuge in Him. May he destroy all the afflictions
(miseries) of life. My adorations to Govinda (Krishna) again and
again..
%E73 Word Meanings 73;
ಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ = to Krishna;
ವಾಸುದೇವಾಯ = to Vasudeva;
ಹರಯೇ = to Lord Hari;
ಪರಮಾತ್ಮನೇ = to the Universal Soul;
ಪ್ರಣತ = at (M.nom.) one who has bowed;
ಕ್ಲೇಶ = ?? ;
ನಾಶಾಯ = for destruction;
ಗೋವಿನ್ದಾಯ = to Govinda, the cowherd boy, Krishna;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಕ್ಲೀಂ = ?? ;
ಕೃಷ್ಣಾಯ = to Krishna;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 74 Ram
ಆದೌ ರಾಮತಪೋವನಾದಿಗಮನಂ ಹತ್ವಾ ಮೃಗಂ ಕಾಂಚನಮ್
ವೈದೇಹೀಹರಣಂ ಜಟಾಯುಮರಣಮ್ ಸುಗ್ರೀವಸಂಭಾಷಣಮ್ ।
ವಾಲೀನಿರ್ದಲನಂ ಸಮುದ್ರತರಣಂ ಲಂಕಾಪುರೀದಾಹನಮ್
ಪಶ್ಚಾದ್ರಾವಣಕುಮ್ಭಕರ್ಣಹನನಂ ಏತದ್ಧಿರಾಮಾಯಣಮ್ ।
ಇತಿ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಾಯಣಸೂತ್ರ ॥ ॥
Meaning 74
In the beginning, starting with Rama’s forest-exile,
killing of the golden deer, abduction of Sita Devi,
death of JatAyu, frienship with SugrIva, killing of
VAli, crossing of the ocean, burning of LankA and after
that killing of RavaNa and KumbhakarNa – this is the story
(aphorism) of Ramayana..
%E74 Word Meanings 74;
ಆದೌ = In the beginning;
ರಾಮತಪೋವನಾದಿಗಮನಂ = beginning wIth Rama’s forest-exile;
ಹತ್ವಾ = having killed;
ಮೃಗಂ = deer;
ಕಾಂಚನಂ = gold;
ವೈದೇಹೀಹರಣಂ = the abduction of Vaidehi;
ಜಟಾಯುಮರಣಂ = the death of Jatayu;
ಸುಗ್ರೀವಸಂಭಾಷಣಂ = the conversation with Sugriva;
ವಾಲೀನಿರ್ದಲನಂ = Rama, destroyer of Vali;
ಸಮುದ್ರತರಣಂ = crossing of the ocean;
ಲಂಕಾಪುರೀ = Lanka;
ದಾಹನಂ = burning;
ಪಃ = Air; wind; leaf; egg;
ಚಾದ್ರಾವಣಕುಮ್ಭಕರ್ಣಹನನಂ = the killing of RavaNa and KumbhakarNa;
ಏತದ್ಧಿರಾಮಾಯಣಂ = this is the Ramayana;
ಇತಿ = thus;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಾಯಣಸೂತ್ರ = the venerable Ramayana story in a short aphorism;
Shloka 75 Ram
ಧ್ಯಾಯೇದಾಜಾನುಬಾಹುಂ ಧೃತಶರಧನುಷಂ ಬದ್ಧಪದ್ಮಾಸನಸ್ಥಮ್ ।
ಪೀತಂ ವಾಸೋ ವಸಾನಂ ನವಕಮಲದಲಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿನೇತ್ರಂ ಪ್ರಸನ್ನಮ್ ।
ವಾಮಾಂಕಾರೂಢ ಸೀತಾಮುಖಕಮಲಮಿಲಲ್ಲೋಚನಂ ನೀರದಾಭಮ್ ।
ನಾನಾಲಂಕಾರದೀಪ್ತಂ ದಧತಮುರುಜಟಾಮँಡನಂ ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 75
Salutations to one with long arms, with weapons, sitting on
the lotus seat, dressed in yellow cloth, eyes are like lotus
petals just open, pleasing, on whose left lap Sitadevi is
sitting, whose face resembles a lotus.
(Alternate)
May we meditate on the pleasing countenance of dark cloud complexioned
Shri Ram wearing yellow clothes, seated in lotus posture, bearing bow
and arrows, with arms extending below his knees, adorned by various
decorations and a ‘jaTA’ on his head, with eyes like newly blossomed
lotus petals submerged in the eyes of of the lotus-faced Sita seated on
his left-side..
%E75 Word Meanings 75;
ಧ್ಯಾಯೇದಾಜಾನುಬಾಹುಂ = May we meditate on the long-armed Ram;
ಧೃತಶರಧನುಷಂ = the bow-bearing one;
ಬದ್ಧಪದ್ಮಾಸನಸ್ಥಂ = one who is in the lotus-like sitting posture;
one of the Yogasana postures;
ಪೀತಂ = yellow;
ವಾಸೋ = abode; dwelling; living; perfume;
ವಸಾನಂ = the one wearing a dress;
ನವಕಮಲದಲಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿನೇತ್ರಂ = the one with eyes rivalling newly blossomed lotus petals;
ಪ್ರಸನ್ನಂ = the pleased one;
ವಾಮಾಂಕಾರೂಢ = one who is seated on to the left side;
ಸೀತಾಮುಖಕಮಲಮಿಲಲ್ಲೋಚನಂ = the one with the eyes meeting the
lotus-like face of Sita;
ನೀರದ = cloud;
ಆಭಂ = one resembling in light or appearance;
ನಾನಾಲಂಕಾರದೀಪ್ತಂ = one resplendent with many ornaments and decorations;
ದಧತಮುರುಜಟಾಮँಡನಂ = bearing or holding great tufts or knotted hair as ornament;
ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಂ = the moon-like Rama;
Shloka 76 Ram
ರಾಮಂ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣಪೂರ್ವಜಂ ರಘುವರಂ ಸೀತಾಪತಿಂ ಸುಂದರಮ್ ।
ಕಾಕುತ್ಸ್ಥಂ ಕರುಣಾರ್ಣವಂ ಗುಣನಿಧಿಂ ವಿಪ್ರಪ್ರಿಯಂ ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕಮ್ ।
ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರಂ ಸತ್ಯಸಂಧಂ ದಶರಥತನಯಂ ಶ್ಯಾಮಲಂ ಶಾಂತಮೂರ್ತಿಮ್ ।
ವಂದೇ ಲೋಕಾಭಿರಾಮಂ ರಘುಕುಲತಿಲಕಂ ರಾಘವಂ ರಾವಣಾರಿಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 76
I salute that Rama who is handsome, the elder brother of Laxmana, the
husband of Sita and the best of the scions of the Raghu race, Him who is
the ocean of compassion, the stockpile of virtues, the beloved of the
Brahmans and the protector of Dharma, Him who is the practiser of the
Truth, the lord emperor of kings, the son of Dasaratha, dark-complexioned and
the personification of Peace and tranquillity, Him who is the enemy of
Ravana, the crown jewel of the Raghu dynaty and the cynosure of all eyes..
%E76 Word Meanings 76;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣಪೂರ್ವಜಂ = ?? ;
ರಘುವರಂ = the best of the Raghu race;
ಸೀತಾಪತಿಂ = the lord or husband of sita i.e. Rama;
ಸುಂದರಂ = the beautiful one;
ಕಾಕುತ್ಸ್ಥಂ = Rama literally one who is standing on the hump of a bull;
ಕರುಣಾರ್ಣವಂ = ocean of mercy;
ಗುಣನಿಧಿಂ = the reservoir or repository of good qualities;
ವಿಪ್ರಪ್ರಿಯಂ = the dear Brahmin;
ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕಂ = relating to Dharma, religion or good conduct;
ರಾಜೇಂದ್ರಂ = King of kings;
ಸತ್ಯಸಂಧಂ = the man who is bound to be truthful;
ದಶರಥತನಯಂ = the son of Dasaratha;
ಶ್ಯಾಮಲಂ = the dark complexioned one;
ಶಾಂತಮೂರ್ತಿಂ = peace or serenity personified ; embodiment of tranquility.;
ವಂದೇ = I bow ; I worship;
ಲೋಕಾಭಿರಾಮಂ = ?? ;
ರಘುಕುಲತಿಲಕಂ = the mark on forehead or jewel of the Raghu dynasty;
ರಾಘವಂ = Raghava, Rama;
ರಾವಣಾರಿಂ = the enemy of Ravana;
Shloka 77 Ram
ರಾಮಾಯ ರಾಮಭದ್ರಾಯ ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಾಯ ವೇಧಸೇ ।
ರಘುನಾಥಾಯ ನಾಥಾಯ ಸೀತಾಯಾಃ ಪತಯೇ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 77
I salute that Rama who is auspicious, benevolent and cool as moon,
and77 Word Meanings 77;
ರಾಮಾಯ = to Rama;
ರಾಮಭದ್ರಾಯ = to Rama the auspicious;
ರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಾಯ = to the moonlike Rama;
ವೇಧಸೇ = to Brahma;
ರಘುನಾಥಾಯ = to the lord or leader of the Raghu’s;
ನಾಥಾಯ = for the lord or husband;
ಸೀತಾಯಾಃ = Sita’s;
ಪತಯೇ = to the husband or chief or lord;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 78 Ram
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಚರಣೌ ಮನಸಾ ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ ।
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಚರಣೌ ವಚಸಾ ಗೃಣಾಮಿ ।
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಚರಣೌ ಶಿರಸಾ ನಮಾಮಿ ।
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 78
I worship Rama’s feet remembering him with mind, praising with
speech, bowing with head, and completely surrendering unto him..
%E78 Word Meanings 78;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಚರಣೌ = at the feet of the venerable Ramachandra;
ಮನಸಾ = through the mind;
ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ = I remember;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಚರಣೌ = at the feet of the venerable Ramachandra;
ವಚಸಾ = through words;
ಗೃಣಾಮಿ = ?? ;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಚರಣೌ = at the feet of the venerable Ramachandra;
ಶಿರಸಾ = by the head;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಚರಣೌ = at the feet of the venerable Ramachandra;
ಶರಣಂ = seeking refuge or surrender;
ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ = I sing; worship;
Shloka 79 Ram
ದಕ್ಷಿಣೇ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣೋ ಯಸ್ಯ ವಾಮೇ ತು ಜನಕಾತ್ಮಜಾ ।
ಪುರತೋ ಮಾರುತಿರ್ಯಸ್ಯ ತಂ ವಂದೇ ರಘುನಂದನಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 79
I salute that Rama who is surrounded by Laxmana on the right, Sita on the
left and Hanuman in the front..
%E79 Word Meanings 79;
ದಕ್ಷಿಣೇ = in the southern direction also denotes the right side or an able person;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣ = Laxman;
ಯಸ್ಯ = whose;
ವಾಮೇ = on the left side;
ತು = but; on the other hand;
ಜನಕ = at (M.nom.) father; also refers to the sage of that name
whose daughter was Sita;
ಆತ್ಮಜಾ = born of oneself, refers to one’s daughter;
ಪುರತೋ = on the front side;
ಮಾರುತಿಃ = Lord Hanuman;
ಯಸ್ಯ = whose;
ತಂ = him;
ವಂದೇ = I bow ; I worship;
ರಘುನಂದನಂ = the delighter of the Raghu race;
Shloka 80 Ram
ಲೋಕಾಭಿರಾಮಂ ರಣರಂಗಧೀರಮ್ ।
ರಾಜೀವನೇತ್ರಂ ರಘುವಂಶನಾಥಮ್ ।
ಕಾರುಣ್ಯರೂಪಂ ಕರುಣಾಕರಂ ತಮ್ ।
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಮ್ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 80
I take refuge in that Rama who is quite pleasing to the sight, the master of
the stage of war, lotus-eyed, lord of the Raghu race and compassion-
personofied..
%E80 Word Meanings 80;
ಲೋಕಾಭಿರಾಮಂ = ?? ;
ರಣರಂಗಧೀರಂ = the brave at the war stage;
ರಾಜೀವನೇತ್ರಂ = having lotus-like eyes;
ರಘುವಂಶನಾಥಂ = the leader or chief of the Raghu dynasty;
ಕಾರುಣ್ಯರೂಪಂ = one who has taken the form of compassion or mercy;
ಕರುಣಾಕರಂ = bestower of mercy;
ತಂ = him;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚಂದ್ರಂ = Shri Ramachandra;
ಶರಣಂ = seeking refuge or surrender;
ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ = I sing; worship;
Shloka 81 Ram
ರಾಮೋ ರಾಜಮಣಿಃ ಸದಾ ವಿಜಯತೇ ರಾಮಂ ರಮೇಶಂ ಭಜೇ ।
ರಾಮೇಣಾಭಿಹತಾ ನಿಶಾಚರಚಮೂ ರಾಮಾಯ ತಸ್ಮೈ ನಮಃ ।
ರಾಮಾನ್ನಾಸ್ತಿ ಪರಾಯಣಂ ಪರತರಂ ರಾಮಸ್ಯ ದಾಸೋಸ್ಮ್ಯಹಮ್ ।
ರಾಮೇ ಚಿತ್ತಲಯಃ ಸದಾ ಭವತು ಮೇ ಭೋ ರಾಮ ಮಾಮುದ್ಧರ ॥ ॥
Meaning 81
Rama, the jewel among the kings, is ever victorious, Him I worship, by Him
the demons have been destroyed, to him is said my prayer, beyond Him there
is nothing to be worshipped, His servant I am, my mind is totally absorbed
in Him, O Ram, please liberate me..
%E81 Word Meanings 81;
ರಾಮೋ = Rama;
ರಾಜಮಣಿಃ = jewel among kings;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ವಿಜಯತೇ = wins; becomes victorious;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ರಮೇಶಂ = the lord of ramA, Shiva;
ಭಜೇ = I worship;
ರಾಮೇಣಾಭಿಹತಾ = those struck by Rama;
ನಿಶಾಚರಚಮೂ = army of demons active in night;
ರಾಮಾಯ = to Rama;
ತಸ್ಮೈ = to him;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ರಾಮಾನ್ನಾಸ್ತಿ = ?? ;
ಪರಾಯಣಂ = exceeding;
ಪರತರಂ = better than the other;
ರಾಮಸ್ಯ = Rama’s;
ದಾಸೋಸ್ಮ್ಯಹಂ = I am the servant;
ರಾಮೇ = Oh! rAmA!;
ಚಿತ್ತಲಯಃ = the place where the consciousness finds interest or
one whose mind is absorbed in something;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ಭವತು = Let or may it be so; let or may it happen.;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ಭೋ = at (indec.voc.) (respectable form of greeting) Sir;
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ಮಾಮುದ್ಧರ = ?? ;
Shloka 82 Ram
ನೀಲಾಂಬುಜಶ್ಯಾಮಲಕೋಮಲಾಂಗಂ
ಸೀತಾಸಮಾರೋಪಿತವಾಮಭಾಗಮ್ ।
ಪಾಣೌ ಮಹಾಸಾಯಕಚಾರುಚಾಪಂ
ನಮಾಮಿ ರಾಮಂ ರಘುವಂಶನಾಥಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 82
He whose soft body is like a dark lotus;
On whose left Sita is seated;
In whose hands is the great bow and arrow;
To that protector of Raghu dynasty I offer my salutations!.
%E82 Word Meanings 82;
ನೀಲಾಂಬುಜಶ್ಯಾಮಲಕೋಮಲಾಂಗಂ = the one having the body resembling blue black lotus;
ಸೀತಾಸಮಾರೋಪಿತವಾಮಭಾಗಂ = the one with the left side on which SIta is seated i.e. Rama;
ಪಾಣೌ = in the hand;
ಮಹಾಸಾಯಕಚಾರುಚಾಪಂ = he having great arrows and charming bow;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ರಘುವಂಶನಾಥಂ = the leader or chief of the Raghu dynasty;
Shloka 83 Ram
ಶಾಂತಂ ಶಾಶ್ವತಮಪ್ರಮೇಯಮನವಂ ನಿರ್ವಾಣಶಾನ್ತಿಪ್ರದಂ
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಶಮ್ಭುಫಣೀನ್ದ್ರಸೇವ್ಯಮನಿಶಂ ವೇದಾನ್ತವೇದ್ಯಂ ವಿಭುಮ್ ।
ರಾಮಾಖ್ಯಂ ಜಗದೀಶ್ವರಂ ಸುರಗುರುಂ ಮಾಯಾಮನುಷ್ಯಂ ಹರಿಂ
ವನ್ದೇಽಹಂ ಕರುಣಾಕರಂ ರಘುವರಂ ಭೂಪಾಲಚೂಡಾಮಣಿಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 83
I adore the Lord of the universe bearing the name of Rama, the chief of Raghu’s line
and the crest-jewel of kings, the mine of compassion, the dispeller of all sins,
appearing in human form through Maya, the greatest of all gods, knowable through Vadanta,
constantly worshipped by Brahma, Shambhu and SheSha, the bestower of supreme peace in
the form of final beatitude, placid, eternal, beyond the ordinary means of cognition,
sinless and all-pervading..
%E83 Word Meanings 83;
ಶಾಂತಂ = one who is complacent, equipoised or tranquil or at peace;
ಶಾಶ್ವತಮಪ್ರಮೇಯಮನವಂ = Permanent, immeasurable and ancient i.e not-new;
ನಿರ್ವಾಣಶಾನ್ತಿಪ್ರದಂ = ?? ;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಶಮ್ಭುಫಣೀನ್ದ್ರಸೇವ್ಯಮನಿಶಂ = the Lord who has no night and
who is being served by Brahma, Shiva and the King of snakes AdisheSha;
ವೇದಾನ್ತವೇದ್ಯಂ = the one knowable through the Veda’s;
ವಿಭುಂ = ether; space; time; supreme ruler; god;
ರಾಮಾಖ್ಯಂ = said to be or known as Rama;
ಜಗದೀಶ್ವರಂ = the lord of the world;
ಸುರಗುರುಂ = the preseptor of the gods i.e.Brihaspati;
ಮಾಯಾಮನುಷ್ಯಂ = ?? ;
ಹರಿಂ = Lord Hari;
ವನ್ದೇಽಹಂ = I worship;
ಕರುಣಾಕರಂ = bestower of mercy;
ರಘುವರಂ = the best of the Raghu race;
ಭೂಪಾಲಚೂಡಾಮಣಿಂ = the one who is the Protector of the earth and
also who is like the crest-jewel;
Shloka 84 Ram
ವನ್ದೇ ರಾಮಂ ಸಚ್ಚಿದಾನನ್ದಂ ವನ್ದೇ ರಾಮಂ ಸಚ್ಚಿದಾನನ್ದಮ್ ।
ಶರಣಾಗತ ಜನಪಾಲಕ ಶರಣಂ ವಿಘ್ನಹರಂ ಸುಖಶಾನ್ತಿಃ ಕರಣಮ್ ।
ಪರಂ ಪದಂ ಮಂಗಲ ಅರವಿಂದಂ ವನ್ದೇ ರಾಮಂ ಸಚ್ಚಿದಾನನ್ದಮ್ ।
ಪರಂ ಪಾವನಂ ಪ್ರಿಯತಂ ರೂಪಂ ಪರಮೇಶಂ ಶುಭ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಸ್ವರೂಪಮ್ ।
ಸರ್ವಾಧಾರಂ ಮಹಾ ಸುಖ ಕಂದಂ ವನ್ದೇ ರಾಮಂ ಸಚ್ಚಿದಾನನ್ದಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 84
I salute Ram — the absolute Truth-Consiousness-Joy,
I salute Ram — the absolute Truth-Consiousness-Joy;
Protector of the ones who take refuge in Him;
Whose refuge is destroyer of all obstacles and giver of happiness and
peace; Whose form is attractive and purifying;
Who is the Supreme Lord in the form of auspicious power;
The basis and root of great happiness;
I salute Ram — the absolute Truth-Consiousness-Joy..
%E84 Word Meanings 84;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ಸಚ್ಚಿದಾನನ್ದಂ = the triple quality of Brahman.;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ಸಚ್ಚಿದಾನನ್ದಂ = the triple quality of Brahman.;
ಶರಣಾಗತ = having come to seek refuge or surrender;
ಜನ = at (M.nom.) a living being; man or woman;
ಪಾಲಕ = at (M.nom.) the protector; king;
ಶರಣಂ = seeking refuge or surrender;
ವಿಘ್ನಹರಂ = the one who removes all hurdles or obstacles;
ಸುಖ = happiness;
ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಕರಣಂ = a sense organ; also making; doing, etc.;
ಪರಂ = supreme; great; the ultimate;
ಪದಂ = step ; leg; word;
ಮಂಗಲ = at (N) auspiciousness; welfare; well-being; good things;
ಅರವಿಂದಂ = lotus;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ಸಚ್ಚಿದಾನನ್ದಂ = the triple quality of Brahman.;
ಪರಂ = supreme; great; the ultimate;
ಪಾವನಂ = pure;
ಪ್ರಿಯತಂ = lovable;
ರೂಪಂ = form; figure; appearance; personality;
ಪರಮೇಶಂ = great lord or god,;
ಶುಭ = auspicious; propitious;
ಶಕ್ತಿ = energy; power; strength; goddess Parvati;
ಸ್ವರೂಪಂ = one’s own form;
ಸರ್ವಾಧಾರಂ = the basis or support of all;
ಮಹಾ = big; large;
ಸುಖ = happyness;
ಕಂದಂ = a bulb kind of root;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ಸಚ್ಚಿದಾನನ್ದಂ = the triple quality of Brahman.;
Shloka 85 Ram
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ ಸೀತಾವರ ರಾಘವೇತಿ
ಹೇ ಕೌಶಲೇಶಾತ್ಮಜನಾಯಕೇತಿ ।
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ ಜಯರಾಮ ಜಯ ಜಯ ದಯಾಲು
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ ಜಯ ರಾಮ ಜಯ ಜಯ ಕೃಪಾಲು ॥ ॥
Meaning 85
Oh! Sri Ram of the Raghu dynasty, the one chosen by Sita,
the son of Kaushalya; victory of Sri Ram, victory to kind Ram,
victory to Sri Rama, victory to the grace-giver Ram..
%E85 Word Meanings 85;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ = Oh! venerable Rama;
ಸೀತಾವರ = husband of Sita;
ರಾಘವೇತಿ = ?? ;
ಹೇ = vocative for addressing a male;
ಕೌಶಲೇಶ = ?? ;
ಆತ್ಮಜನಾಯಕೇತಿ = ?? ;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ = Oh! venerable Rama;
ಜಯರಾಮ = Oh! the victorious Rama;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ದಯಾಲು = kind; compassionate;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮ = Oh! venerable Rama;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ಕೃಪಾಲು = one who is merciful or sympathetic;
Shloka 86 Ram
ರಾಮ ರಾಮೇತಿ ರಾಮೇತಿ ರಮೇ ರಾಮೇ ಮನೋರಮೇ ।
ಸಹ್ಸ್ರನಾಮ ತತ್ತುಲ್ಯಂ ರಾಮ ನಾಮ ವರಾನನೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 86
(Lord Shankar tells ParvatI ) O fair-faced one! Uttering ‘RAma’ once
is equal to saying ‘viShNusahasranAm’ (or any other ‘name’ of God a
thousand times). (That is the reason that) I am always saying ‘RAma,
RAma, RAma’ and meditating on the mind-pleasing name ‘RAma’..
%E86 Word Meanings 86;
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ಇತಿ = thus;
ರಮೇ = Oh! ramA!;
ರಾಮೇ = Oh! rAmA!;
ಮನೋರಮೇ = mind-pleasing ;
ಸಹ್ಸ್ರನಾಮ = 1000 named;
ತತ್ತುಲ್ಯಂ = the one equal to that;
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ನಾಮ = namename;
ವರಾನನೇ = Oh! the one with a beautiful face;
Shloka 87 Ram
ವೈದೇಹೀಸಹಿತಂ ಸುರದ್ರುಮತಲೇ ಹೇಮೇ ಮಹಾಮಂಡಪೇ
ಮಧ್ಯೇ ಪುಷ್ಪಕಮಾಸನೇ ಮಣಿಮಯೇ ವೀರಾಸನೇ ಸುಸ್ಥಿತಮ್ ।
ಅಗ್ರೇ ವಾಚಯತಿ ಪ್ರಭಂಜನಸುತೇ ತತ್ತ್ವಂ ಮುನಿಭ್ಯಃ ಪರಂ
ವ್ಯಾಖ್ಯಾನ್ತಂ ಭರತಾದಿಭಿಃ ಪರಿವೃತಂ ರಾಮಂ ಭಜೇ ಶ್ಯಾಮಲಮ್ ॥ ॥
ವಾಮೇ ಭೂಮಿಸುತಾ ಪುರಶ್ಚ ಹನುಮಾನ್ ಪಶ್ಚಾತ್ ಸುಮಿತ್ರಾಸುತಃ
ಶತ್ರುಘ್ನೋ ಭರತಶ್ಚ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವದಲಯೋ ವಾಯ್ವಾಧಿಕೋಣೇಷು ಚ ।
ಸುಗ್ರೀವಶ್ಚ ವಿಭೀಷಣಶ್ಚ ಯುವರಾಜ್ ತಾರಾಸುತೋ ಜಾಮ್ಬವಾನ್
ಮಧ್ಯೇ ನೀಲ ಸರೋಜ ಕೋಮಲರುಚಿಂ ರಾಮಂ ಭಜೇ ಶ್ಯಾಮಲಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 87
I sing in praise of that dark – grey – complexioned Rama who
accompanied by Vaidehi under the divine Kalpaka tree in the golden
auditorium is gracefully seated on this centrally situated gem-
studded and majestically architected Pushpah with Hanuman in the fore
expostulating the highest philosophy with the Rishis offering explanation
thereon and surrounded by Bharata and others.
(alternate
The beautiful pattAbhishekam scene, where RAma is surrounded by
family and devotees is described with affection. The great Raghuveeran
is seated in veerAsanam and is like a beautiful blue lotus in hue. HanumAn
is holding His lotus feet in front of the throne. SitA devi is seated
on His left side.
LaxmaNa stands behind and holds the umbrella as a royal insignia.
Bharatha and Satrugna are at two corners.
Sri RAma is seated in the midst of his retinue (parivAram ) of
fellow soldiers, Sugreevan, VibhishaNan, prince Angathan, son of TArA
and the great bear JAmbhavAn. The blue effulgence in the middle of all
of them is the object of our meditation as we begin our salutation to Shri Rama..
%E87 Word Meanings 87;
ವೈದೇಹೀಸಹಿತಂ = the one with VAidehi or Sita;
ಸುರದ್ರುಮತಲೇ = under the heavenly tree;
ಹೇಮೇ = Hema the golden one;
ಮಹಾಮಂಡಪೇ = in the great Hall;
ಮಧ್ಯೇ = in the midddle;
ಪುಷ್ಪಕಮಾಸನೇ = in the seat of `pushpaka’ plane;
ಮಣಿಮಯೇ = Oh! full of gems;
ವೀರಾಸನೇ = in a Yogic Asana posture called Virasana or in a kingly seat;
ಸುಸ್ಥಿತಂ = well-positioned; well-established;
ಅಗ್ರೇ = in the front or first placein front of;
ವಾಚಯತಿ = causes to be read;
ಪ್ರಭಂಜನಸುತೇ = Oh! daughter of Prabhanjana, shatterer or destroyer;
ತತ್ತ್ವಂ = that thou;
ಮುನಿಭ್ಯಃ = for or from the sages;
ಪರಂ = supreme; great; the ultimae;
ವ್ಯಾಖ್ಯಾನ್ತಂ = the end of the discourse or explanation;
ಭರತಾದಿಭಿಃ = By Bharata and others literally beginning with Bharata;
ಪರಿವೃತಂ = the surrounded;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ಭಜೇ = I worship;
ಶ್ಯಾಮಲಂ = the dark complexioned one;
ವಾಮೇ = on the left side;
ಭೂಮಿಸುತಾ = the daughter of the Earth, Sita;
ಪುರಃ = fortified town; city; also refers to human body;
ಚ = and;
ಹನುಮಾನ = of Hanuman;
ಪಃ = Air; wind; leaf; egg;
ಚಾತ್ = ?? ;
ಸುಮಿತ್ರಾಸುತಃ = the son of Sumitra i.e. LakShmana;
ಶತ್ರುಘ್ನೋ = a brother of Rama by that name; lit:the slayer of enemies;
ಭರತಃ = Bharata;
ಚ = and;
ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವದಲಯೋ = at On both sides;
ವಾಯ್ವಾಧಿಕೋಣೇಷು = vayu and others in the corners;
ಚ = and;
ಸುಗ್ರೀವಃ = the chief of the monkeys who helped Rama;
ಚ = and;
ವಿಭೀಷಣಃ = Vibishana, a younger brother of Ravana;
ಚ = and;
ಯುವರಾಜ್ = prince regent;
ತಾರಾಸುತೋ = the son of Tara refers to Angada;
ಜಾಮ್ಬವಾನ್ = a chieftain of bears an important character in the Ramayana;
ಮಧ್ಯೇ = in the midddle;
ನೀಲ = blue stone or gem;
ಸರೋಜ = lotus;
ಕೋಮಲರುಚಿಂ = ?? ;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ಭಜೇ = I worship;
ಶ್ಯಾಮಲಂ = the dark complexioned one;
Shloka 88 Ram
ಸಕೃದೇವ ಪ್ರಪನ್ನಾಯ ತವಾಸ್ಮೀತಿ ಚ ಯಾಚತೇ ।
ಅಭಯಂ ಸರ್ವಭೂತೇಭ್ಯೋ ದದಾಮ್ಯೇತದ್ ವ್ರತಂ ಮಮ ॥ ॥
Meaning 88
(RAmAbhaya from ShrImad RAmAyaNa)
Whoever seeks My refuge saying ᳚I have become Yours᳚,
to him and to all other living things
I will give My protection – freedom from fear, this is My vow..
%E88 Word Meanings 88;
ಸಕೃದೇವ = one time alone; once;
ಪ್ರಪನ್ನಾಯ = to the one who has reached or arrived at;
ತವಾಸ್ಮೀತಿ = ?? ;
ಚ = and;
ಯಾಚತೇ = begs;
ಅಭಯಂ = protection; refuge;
ಸರ್ವಭೂತೇಭ್ಯೋ = to all the living beings;
ದದಾಮ್ಯೇತದ್ = I give this thing;
ವ್ರತಂ = austerity;
ಮಮ = mine; mymy; mine;
Shloka 89 Ram
ಕೋಮಲಾಂಗಂ ವಿಶಾಲಾಕ್ಷಂ ಇನ್ದ್ರನೀಲ ಸಮಪ್ರಭಮ್
ದಕ್ಷಿಣಾಂಗೇ ದಶರಥಂ ಪುತ್ರಾಪ್ಯೇಕ್ಷೇಣ ತತ್ಪರಮ್ ।
ಪ್ರಷ್ಟತೋ ಲಕ್ಷಮಣಂ ದೇವಂ ಸಛತ್ರಂ ಕನಕ ಪ್ರಭಮ್
ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವೇ ಭರತ ಶತ್ರುಘ್ನ ಚಾಮರ ವ್ಯ್ಜನಾನ್ವಿತೌ
ಅಗ್ರೇತ್ಯಗ್ರೌ ಹನೂಮನ್ತಂ ರಾಮಾನುಗ್ರಹ ಕಾಂಕ್ಷಿಣಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 89
One with delicate body, large eyes, a gem, shining everywhere,
on whose right is Dashratha seeing the son with supreme devotion;
behind whom is LakShmana with a shining gloden umbrella,
near whom are Bharata and Shatrughna fanning, and Hanuman is in front
desiring Ram passionately..
%E89 Word Meanings 89;
ಕೋಮಲಾಂಗಂ = ?? ;
ವಿಶಾಲಾಕ್ಷಂ = ?? ;
ಇನ್ದ್ರನೀಲ = bluish gem stone? decorating Indra’s crown;
ಸಮಪ್ರಭಂ = having light, shine equal to refrring to thousands of suns;
ದಕ್ಷಿಣಾಂಗೇ = on his right;
ದಶರತಂ = ?? ;
ಪುತ್ರಾಪ್ಯೇಕ್ಷೇಣ = through the desire for getting a son;
ತತ್ಪರಂ = that great; other than that;
ಪ್ರಷ್ಟತೋ = the one standing in front;
ಲಕ್ಷಣಂ = ?? ;
ದೇವಂ = God;
ಸಛತ್ರಂ = along with an umbrella;
ಕನಕ = golden;
ಪ್ರಭಂ = ?? ;
ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವೇ = on the sides;
ಭರತ = Oh! Bharata !;
ಶತ್ರುಘ್ನ,ಚಾಮರ = ?? ;
ವ್ಯ್ಜನಾನ್ವಿತೌ = ?? ;
ಅಗ್ರೇತ್ಯಗ್ರೌ = ?? ;
ಹನೂಮನ್ತಂ = Hanuman;
ರಾಮಾನುಗ್ರ = ?? ;
ಕಾನ್ಕ್ಷಿಣಂ = one who desires;
Shloka 90 Ram
ದೂರೀಕೃತ ಸೀತಾರ್ತಿಃ ಪ್ರಕಟೀಕೃತ ರಾಮವೈಭವ ಸ್ಫೂರ್ತಿಃ ।
ದಾರಿತ ದಶಮುಖ ಕೀರ್ತಿಃ ಪುರತೋ ಮಮ ಭಾತು ಹನೂಮತೋ ಮೂರ್ತಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 90
Please be present in all your splendour, in front of me, Oh Lord of
Hanuman, who went through so much agony in separation from Sita
devi, whose splendour and sparkling brilliance was evident to all
and who is renowned for slaying the ten headed Ravana..
%E90 Word Meanings 90;
ದೂರೀಕೃತ = having been distanced or having removed it or thrown it far away;
ಸೀತಾರ್ತಿಃ = the sorrow or difficulty of Sita;
ಪ್ರಕಟೀಕೃತ = made public; made visible to the eye;
ರಾಮವೈಭವ = the glory and splendour of Rama;
ಸ್ಫೂರ್ತಿಃ = throbbing; vibration; flash; inspiration;
ದಾರಿತ = torn; split; cut;
ದಶಮುಖ = ten-headed;
ಕೀರ್ತಿಃ = fame;
ಪುರತೋ = on the front side;
ಮಮ = mine; my;
ಭಾತು = Let one shine;
ಹನೂಮತೋ = from Hanuman;
ಮೂರ್ತಿಃ = person; embodiment;
Shloka 91 Ram
ಅಗ್ರತಃ ಪೃಷ್ಠತಶ್ಚೈವ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವತಶ್ಚ ಮಹಾಬಲೌ ।
ಆಕರ್ಣಪೂರ್ಣ ಧನ್ವಾನೌ ರಕ್ಷೇತಾಂ ರಾಮಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣೌ ॥ ॥
Meaning 91
Let the mighty twosome, the bow wielding Rama and LakShmaNa,
who have the bowstring stretched to the fullest upto the ears,
(who are ever-ready) protect us and save us by surrounding us from the
front, back and all sides..
%E91 Word Meanings 91;
ಅಗ್ರತಃ = Before; in the front side;
ಪೃಷ್ಠತಃ = at or from the back;
ಚೈವ = and like;
ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವತಃ = from the sides;
ಚ = and;
ಮಹಾಬಲೌ = the twosome with great might;
ಆಕರ್ಣಪೂರ್ಣ = fully reaching upto the ears ;
ಧನ್ವಾನೌ = the two carrying bows;
ರಕ್ಷೇತಾಂ = May the two protect us;
ರಾಮಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣೌ = Rama and Laxmana; %Newest Additions;
Shloka 92 Rama
ರಾಮ ರಾಮ ರಾಮ ರಾಮ ರಾಮನಾಮತಾರಕಂ
ರಾಮ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ವಾಸುದೇವ ಭಕ್ತಿಮುಕ್ತಿದಾಯಕಮ್ ।
ಶಂಕರಾಯ ಗೀಯಮಾನಪುಣ್ಯನಾಮಕೀರ್ತನಂ
ಜಾನಕೀಮನೋಹರಂ ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚನ್ದ್ರಮಂ ಭಜೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 92
Ram, Ram, Ram, Ram, the name Ram with which one can cross the Ocean (of
births and deaths); Ram, Krishna, Vasudeva, the giver of devotion and
liberation; singing the holy names to Shankar I worship the enchanter
of Janaki Sri Ramachandra..
%E92 Word Meanings 92;
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ರಾಮನಾಮತಾರಕಂ = the name of Rama which enables one to cross
(the sea of births and deaths);
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ಕೃಷ್ಣ = of Krishna; black;
ವಾಸುದೇವ = at (M.acc.) the son of `vasudeva’;
ಭಕ್ತಿಮುಕ್ತಿದಾಯಕಂ = the one who grants devotion and liberation or salvation;
ಶಂಕರಾಯ = to Shankara;
ಗೀಯಮಾನಪುಣ್ಯನಾಮಕೀರ್ತನಂ = the hymn being sung having sacred names;
ಜಾನಕೀಮನೋಹರಂ = the one who captures Janaki’s mind i.e. Rama;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮಚನ್ದ್ರಮಂ = Rama;
ಭಜೇ = I worship;
Shloka 93 Hanuman
ಮನೋಜವಂ ಮಾರುತತುಲ್ಯವೇಗಮ್ ।
ಜಿತೇನ್ದ್ರಿಯಂ ಬುದ್ಧಿಮತಾಂ ವರಿಷ್ಠಮ್ ।
ವಾತಾತ್ಮಜಂ ವಾನರಯೂಥಮುಖ್ಯಮ್ ।
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮದೂತಂ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 93
I take refuge in the lord Hanuman who is as fast as the mind, equals his
father, the wind-God, in speed, is the master of the senses, the foremost
amongst the learned, the leader of the Monkey forces and the great messenger
of Shri Rama.
(Alternate)
This slOkam salutes HanUman as the one , who is as
fast as the mind and equalling His father ( VAyu ) in
His speed of travel. He is saluted as the MahA yOgi ,
who has conquered His IndriyAs ( senses ) and as
the foremost among the learned and as the supreme
leader of the monkey army as well as the great
messenger of Sri RAmA ..
%E93 Word Meanings 93;
ಮನೋಜವಂ = one equalling the speed of mind;
ಮಾರುತತುಲ್ಯವೇಗಂ = one having speed equal to that of the wind;
ಜಿತೇನ್ದ್ರಿಯಂ = one who has conquered the senses;
ಬುದ್ಧಿಮತಾಂ = of or among the people who have the intellect;
ವರಿಷ್ಠಂ = the best person;
ವಾತ = relating to wind;
ಆತ್ಮಜಂ = born of oneself, refers to one’s son;
ವಾನರಯೂಥಮುಖ್ಯಂ = the chief of the monkey army;
ಶ್ರೀರಾಮದೂತಂ = the messenger of the venerable Rama;
ಶರಣಂ = seeking refuge or surrender;
ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ = I sing; worship;
Shloka 94 Hanuman
ಅತುಲಿತಬಲಧಾಮಂ ಹೇಮಶೈಲಾಭದೇಹಂ
ದನುಜವನಕೃಶಾನುಂ ಜ್ಞಾನಿನಾಮಗ್ರಗಣ್ಯಮ್ ।
ಸಕಲಗುಣನಿಧಾನಂ ವಾನರಾಣಾಮಧೀಶಂ
ರಘುಪತಿಪ್ರಿಯಭಕ್ತಂ ವಾತಜಾತಂ ನಮಾಮಿ ।
ಓಂ ಹಂ ಹನುಮತೇ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 94
Adorations to Lord Hanuman!
I adore Lord Hanuman, who is the abode of incomparable strength,
whose body shines like a mountain of gold, who is the fire unto
the forest of demons, who is the chief among the wise, who is the
beloved devotee of Bhagvan Rama and the son of Wind-God.
(Alternate)
He is a nava vyAkaraNa pandithan ; His body shines
like a mountain of Gold ( hemasailAbha dEham ) ;
He is in the front row of all Jn~Anis ( Jn~AninAM
agragaNyaM ) . He is the most dear bhakthA of
Sri RamA ( Raghupathi Priya Bhakthan ).
%E94 Word Meanings 94;
ಅತುಲಿತಬಲಧಾಮಂ = the home of incomparable, unequalled power or might;
ಹೇಮಶೈಲಾಭದೇಹಂ = having body resembling a golden-hued mountain;
ದನುಜವನಕೃಶಾನುಂ = the fire `kRishAnuH of the forest of demons;
ಜ್ಞಾನಿನಾಮಗ್ರಗಣ್ಯಂ = reckoned as the foremost or first among the learned;
ಸಕಲಗುಣನಿಧಾನಂ = the one who is a reservoir of all good qualities;
ವಾನರಾಣಾಮಧೀಶಂ = the master of chief of the monkeys;
ರಘುಪತಿಪ್ರಿಯಭಕ್ತಂ = the devotee of the chief of Raghus;
ವಾತಜಾತಂ = born of wind-god;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಹಂ = ?? ;
ಹನುಮತೇ = to Hanuman;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 95 Hanuman
ಬುದ್ಧಿರ್ಬಲಂ ಯಶೋ ಧೈರ್ಯಂ ನಿರ್ಭಯತ್ವಮರೋಗತಾ ।
ಅಜಾಡ್ಯಂ ವಾಕ್ಪಟುತ್ವಂ ಚ ಹನೂಮತ್ಸ್ಮರಣಾದ್ಭವೇತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 95
When we pray to Lord Hanuman, we will be blessed with intellect,
strength, fame, courage, fearlessness, freedom from all ailments,
wisdom and diplomacy in speech.
(Alternate)
When we pray to Him , HanumAn blesses us with
intellect , strength of body , illustrious fame , courage
in times of danger , fearlessness to take initatives in
spiritual pursuits and freedom from all bodily ailments ,
wisdom and skilled (diplomatic) speech ..
%E95 Word Meanings 95;
ಬುದ್ಧಿಃ = intellect;
ಬಲಂ = might, strength;
ಯಶೋ = fame;
ಧೈರ್ಯಂ = courage; firmness;
ನಿರ್ಭಯತ್ವಂ = fearlessness;
ಅರೋಗತಾ = freedom from disease;
ಅಜಾಡ್ಯಂ = opposite of jADyaM or stupidity or dullness or frigidity
or foolishness meaning bright in intellect;
ವಾಕ್ಪಟುತ್ವಂ = eloquence in speech;
ಚ = and;
ಹನೂಮತ್ಸ್ಮರಣಾದ್ಭವೇತ್ = May it happen or result from the remembrance of Hanuman;
Shloka 96 Hanuman
ಯತ್ರ ಯತ್ರ ರಘುನಾಥ ಕೀರ್ತನಂ
ತತ್ರ ತತ್ರ ಕೃತಮಸ್ತಕಾಂಜಲಿಮ್ ।
ಭಾಷ್ಪವಾರಿ ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣ ಲೋಚನಂ
ಮಾರುತಿಂ ನಮತ ರಾಕ್ಷಸಾನ್ತಕಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 96
Wherever there is the song in praise of Lord Rama, there always is,
with head bowed in respect and eyes brimming with tears of joy,
Hanuman, the exterminator of rakShasas, to him are our salutations..
%E96 Word Meanings 96;
ಯತ್ರ ಯತ್ರ = where ever;
ರಘುನಾಥ = Oh! the lord of the Raghu dynasty;
ಕೀರ್ತನಂ = eulogising or praising hymn or work;
ತತ್ರ = there;
ತತ್ರ = there;
ಕೃತಮಸ್ತಕಾಂಜಲಿಂ = the one with the bent head and folded hands;
ಭಾಷ್ಪವಾರಿ = raining tears (tear-drops);
ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣ = complete; perfect;
ಲೋಚನಂ = eye;
ಮಾರುತಿಂ = Hanuman;
ನಮತ = bow; salute;
ರಾಕ್ಷಸ =demons;
ಅನ್ತಕಂ = exterminator ;
Shloka 97 Shiva
ಕರಚರಣ ಕೃತಂ ವಾಕ್ಕಾಯಜಂ ಕರ್ಮಜಂ ವಾ ।
ಶ್ರವಣನಯನಜಂ ವಾ ಮಾನಸಂ ವಾಪರಾಧಂ ।
ವಿಹಿತಮವಿಹಿತಂ ವಾ ಸರ್ವಮೇತತ್ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ ।
ಜಯ ಜಯ ಕರುಣಾಬ್ಧೇ ಶ್ರೀಮಹಾದೇವ ಶಮ್ಭೋ ॥ ॥
Meaning 97
O Lord Shiva! Please forgive my wrong actions committed by me
knowingly or unknowingly through my hands, feet, speech, body
or through any organ of action; or through the ears, eyes (any
organ of perception) or through the mind. May you forgive all
sinful actions committed by me. O Great Shiva! Glory, Glory
to you! You are the Surging Ocean of Compassion!.
%E97 Word Meanings 97;
ಕರಚರಣ = by the hand and foot;
ಕೃತಂ = that which has been done;
ವಾಕ್ಕಾಯಜಂ = born of or resulting from words and body or action;
ಕರ್ಮಜಂ = born of action or duty;
ವಾ = or; also; like; either or;
ಶ್ರವಣನಯನಜಂ = resuling from ears or hearing and eyes;
ವಾ = or; also; like; either or;
ಮಾನಸಂ = of the mind; thought;
ವಾ = or; also; like; either or;
ಅಪರಾಧಂ = faults, wrong deeds;
ವಿಹಿತಮವಿಹಿತಂ = knowingly or unknowingly;
ವಾ = or; also; like; either or;
ಸರ್ವಮೇತತ್ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ = Fogive all this;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ಕರುಣಾಬ್ಧೇ = ocean of mercy;
ಶ್ರೀಮಹಾದೇವ = Oh! great Lord Shiva;
ಶಮ್ಭೋ = Oh! Shiva or happy person;
Shloka 98 Shiva
ಕರ್ಪೂರಗೌರಂ ಕರುಣಾವತಾರಂ
ಸಂಸಾರಸಾರಂ ಭುಜಗೇನ್ದ್ರಹಾರಮ್ ।
ಸದಾ ವಸನ್ತಂ ಹೃದಯಾರವಿನ್ದೇ
ಭವಂ ಭವಾನೀಸಹಿತಂ ನಮಾಮಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 98
I salute to that Ishwar along with Bhavani (Shiva and Parvati),
who is as white as camphor, an incarnation of compassion,
the essence of this world, who wears a serpant around
his neck and is ever present in the lotus abode of our hearts..
%E98 Word Meanings 98;
ಕರ್ಪೂರಗೌರಂ = ?? ;
ಕರುಣಾವತಾರಂ = embodiment of mercy;
ಸಂಸಾರಸಾರಂ = the essence of worldly or familly-life;
ಭುಜಗೇನ್ದ್ರಹಾರಂ = one who is having the king of snake as the garland
or necklace, Shiva;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ವಸನ್ತಂ = the one who is living or dwelling or the spring season;
ಹೃದಯಾರವಿನ್ದೇ = in the lotus like heart;
ಭವಂ = the chain or ocean of births and deaths or the one God who causes it;;
ಭವಾನೀಸಹಿತಂ = one who has BhavAnI alongside;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
Shloka 99 Shiva
ಓಂ ತ್ರಯಮ್ಬಕಂ ಯಜಾಮಹೇ
ಸುಗನ್ಧಿಂ ಪುಷ್ಟಿವರ್ಧನಮ್ ।
ಉರ್ವಾರುಕಮಿವ ಬನ್ಧನಾನ್
ಮೃತ್ಯೋರ್ಮುಕ್ಷೀಯ ಮಾಮೃತಾತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 99
This is the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.
We worship the three-eyed One (Lord Siva) Who is fragrant and who
nourishes well all beings; may He liberate us from death for the sake
of Immortality even as the cucumber is severed from its bondage (to
the creeper)..
%E99 Word Meanings 99;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ತ್ರಯಮ್ಬಕಂ = the three-eyed one;
ಯಜಾಮಹೇ = Let us do the sacrifice;
ಸುಗನ್ಧಿಂ = the one who is fragrant;
ಪುಷ್ಟಿವರ್ಧನಂ = that which increases nourishment;
ಉರ್ವಾರುಕಮಿವ = like the cucumber;
ಬನ್ಧನಾನ್ = ?? ;
ಮೃತ್ಯೋರ್ಮುಕ್ಷೀಯ = ?? ;
ಮಾಮೃತಾತ್ = ?? ;
Shloka 100 Shiva
ನಮಸ್ತೇ ರುದ್ರಮನ್ಯವ ಉತೋತ ಇಷವೇ ನಮಃ ।
ನಮಸ್ತೇ ಅಸ್ತು ಧನ್ವನೇ ಬಾಹುಭ್ಯಾ-ಮುತ ತೇ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 100
Salutations to Shiva’s anger and to his arrow;
Salutations to His bow and also to his arms..
%E100 Word Meanings 100;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
ರುದ್ರಮನ್ಯವ = to Shiva’s anger;
ಉತೋತ = and then;
ಇಷವೇ = for the bow;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
ಅಸ್ತು = let it be so; let there be; Amenlet there be(III
per.benedic.) May there be; So be it; Amen;
ಧನ್ವನೇ = to the bow-bearing one;
ಬಾಹುಭ್ಯಾ-ಮುತ = ?? ;
ತೇ = to you or your (here:poss.);
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 101 Shiva
ಓಂ ಶಿವ ಓಂ ಶಿವ, ಪರಾತ್ಪರಾ ಶಿವ ಓಂಕಾರ ಶಿವ ತವ ಶರಣಮ್ ।
ನಮಾಮಿ ಶಂಕರ ಭಜಾಮಿ ಶಂಕರ ಉಮಾಮಹೇಶ್ವರ ತವ ಶರಣಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 101
Aum shiva, Aum shiva;
Shiva who is beyond the beyond, who is the sound of Aum, I take refuge
in you. I bow to Shankar, I sing the glories of Shankar, I take refuge
in Uma and Shankar..
%E101 Word Meanings 101;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಶಿವ = of Lord Shiva ; auspicious; favourable; propitious;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಶಿವ, = ?? ;
ಪರಾತ್ಪರಾ = greater than the great; the most supreme;
ಶಿವ = of Lord Shiva ; auspicious; favourable; propitious;
ಓಂಕಾರ = relating to the Brahman or the `OM’ mantra;
ಶಿವ = of Lord Shiva ; auspicious; favourable; propitious;
ತವ = youryour;
ಶರಣಂ = seeking refuge or surrender;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
ಶಂಕರ = Oh! Shankara, Shiva lit.one who grants good or auspicious things;
ಭಜಾಮಿ = I worship;
ಶಂಕರ = Oh! Shankara, Shiva lit.one who grants good or auspicious things;
ಉಮಾಮಹೇಶ್ವರ = Oh! Shiva with Parvati or adj.;
ತವ = youryour;
ಶರಣಂ = seeking refuge or surrender;
Shloka 102 Shiva
ವನ್ದೇ ಉಮಾಪತಿಂ ಸುರಗುರುಂ ವನ್ದೇ ಜಗತ್ಕಾರಣಮ್ ।
ವನ್ದೇ ಪನ್ನಗಭೂಷಣಂ ಮೃಗಧರಂ ವನ್ದೇ ಪಶೂನಾಂ ಪತಿಮ್ ।
ವನ್ದೇ ಸೂರ್ಯ ಶಶಾಂಕ ವಹ್ನಿನಯನ ವನ್ದೇ ಮುಕುನ್ದ ಪ್ರಿಯಮ್ ।
ವನ್ದೇ ಭಕ್ತಜನಾಶ್ರಯಂ ಚ ವರದಂ ವನ್ದೇ ಶಿವಂ ಶಂಕರಮ್ ।
ಓಂ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ ॥ ॥
Meaning 102
Adorations to Bhagavan Shiva!
Adorations to the Lord of Goddess Uma, to the Preceptor of gods,
Adorations to the cause of the universe. Adorations to the one who
holds a deer in His hands (Who is the master of the mind). Adorations
to Him, who is the Lord of the Pashus (souls in bondage). Adorations
to Him who has the sun (intellect), moon (mind) and fire (knowledge)
for his eyes. Adorations to Him who is the beloved of Mukunda
(Lord Vishnu). Adorations to Him Who is the refuge of His devotees,
and who is the giver of boons. Adorations to Him who is all auspicious
and is the doer of all that is good!.
%E102 Word Meanings 102;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಉಮಾಪತಿಂ = the lord or consort of Uma i.e.shivahusband of Uma or Paravati, Shiva;
ಸುರಗುರುಂ = the preseptor of the gods i.e.Brihaspati;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಜಗತ್ಕಾರಣಂ = the cause of the world;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಪನ್ನಗಭೂಷಣಂ = the one wearing serpants as ornaments;
ಮೃಗಧರಂ = ?? ;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಪಶೂನಾಂ = the animals’;
ಪತಿಂ = the husband; chief; lord;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಸೂರ್ಯ = of the sun;
ಶಶಾಂಕ = at (M.nom.) the moon; having the hare as a body part;
ವಹ್ನಿನಯನ = with fiery eyes;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಮುಕುನ್ದ = at (M.acc.) Mukunda(M.nom.) Mukunda, Vishnu or
Krishna(m.nom.) Mukunda (Vishnu);
ಪ್ರಿಯಂ = that which is agreeing well; dear; to one’s liking; darling ;;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಭಕ್ತಜನಾಶ್ರಯಂ = one who grants refuge to the devotees;
ಚ = and;
ವರದಂ = the one who gives boons;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಶಿವಂ = Lord shiva;
ಶಂಕರಂ = Shankara;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಶಿವಾಯ = to Shiva;
Shloka 103 Shiva
ಅಪಸರ್ಪನ್ತು ತೇ ಭೂತಾ ಯೇ ಭೂತಾ ಭೂಮಿಸಂಸ್ಥಿತಾಃ ।
ಯೇ ಭೂತಾ ವಿಘ್ನಕರ್ತಾರಸ್ತೇ ಗಚ್ಛನ್ತು ಶಿವಾಜ್ಞಯಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 103
The (evil) beings who are on earth let them move away;
The (evil) beings who create obstacles let them go by the wish of Shiva..
%E103 Word Meanings 103;
ಅಪಸರ್ಪನ್ತು = Let them move away or drive away;
ತೇ = to you or your (here:poss.);
ಭೂತಾ = one who has taken some form or come to a certain state;
ಯೇ = they who;
ಭೂತಾ = one who has taken some form or come to a certain state;
ಭೂಮಿಸಂಸ್ಥಿತಾಃ = on the earth or ground;
ಯೇ = they who;
ಭೂತಾ = one who has taken some form or come to a cerrtain state;
ವಿಘ್ನಕರ್ತಾರಸ್ತೇ = ?? ;
ಗಚ್ಛನ್ತು = let them go;
ಶಿವಾಜ್ಞಯಾ = by Shiva’s command or orders;
Shloka 104 Shiva
ತೀಕ್ಷ್ಣದಂಷ್ಟ್ರ ಮಹಾಕಾಯ ಕಲ್ಪಾನ್ತದಹನೋಪಮ ।
ಭೈರವಾಯ ನಮಸ್ತುಭ್ಯಮನುಜ್ಞಾಂ ದಾತುಮರ್ಹಸಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 104
Oh! The one with sharp teeth, huge body, destroyer (like fire) of
the worlds, Bhairava grant permission to offer salutations to You..
%E104 Word Meanings 104;
ತೀಕ್ಷ್ಣದಂಷ್ಟ್ರ = sharp teeth;
ಮಹಾಕಾಯ = big bodied;
ಕಲ್ಪಾನ್ತದಹನೋಪಮ = equal to the burning at the time of the end of
the world or 4 `yuga’s;
ಭೈರವಾಯ = to the Bahirava i.e. Shiva;
ನಮಸ್ತುಭ್ಯಮನುಜ್ಞಾಂ = I bow to thee; permission (may be given);
ದಾತುಮರ್ಹಸಿ = `dAtuM (inf.) and `arhasi’ (verb); you desrve (have merit) to give;
Shloka 105 Shiva
ಮಂಗಲಂ ಭಗವಾನ್ ಶಂಭುಃ ಮಂಗಲಂ ವೃಷಭಧ್ವಜಃ ।
ಮಂಗಲಂ ಪಾರ್ವತೀನಾಥೋ ಮಂಗಲಾಯತನೋ ಹರಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 105
Auspicious is the splendent Shambhu, auspicious is Vrishabhadhwaja,
auspicious is the consort of Parvati, an abode of auspiciousness is Hara..
%E105 Word Meanings 105;
ಮಂಗಲಂ = auspiciousness; welfare; well-being; good things;
ಭಗವಾನ್ = God; or a respectable person one who possesses the
bhaga -a cluster of good things including wealth and happiness;
ಶಂಭುಃ = an epithet of Shiva;
ಮಂಗಲಂ = auspiciousness; welfare; well-being; good things;
ವೃಷಭಧ್ವಜಃ = the one having the bull in his flag;
ಮಂಗಲಂ = auspiciousness; welfare; well-being; good things;
ಪಾರ್ವತೀನಾಥೋ = Parvati’s consort i.e. Shiva;
ಮಂಗಲಾಯತನೋ = bringing good fortune or auspiciousness;
ಹರಃ = Lord Shiva literally one who removes or steals or destroys ignorance.;
Shloka 106 Shiva
ತತ್ಪುರುಷಾಯ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ । ಮಹಾದೇವಾಯ ಧೀಮಹಿ ।
ತನ್ನೋ ರುದ್ರಃ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 106
This is my offering to the the onlu purushA, Shiva .
I meditate to this Lord of Lords.
Let that fierce Lord (Shiva) inspire me..
%E106 Word Meanings 106;
ತತ್ಪುರುಷಾಯ = ?? ;
ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ = offering;
ಮಹಾದೇವಾಯ = to Shiva;
ಧೀಮಹಿ = May meditate;
ತನ್ನೋ = ?? ;
ರುದ್ರಃ = Shiva;
ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ = inspire; kindle; urge; induce;;
Shloka 107 Shiva
ಅಯಂ ಮೇ ಹಸ್ತೋ ಭಗವಾನಯಂ ಮೇ ಭಗವತ್ತರಃ ।
ಅಯಂ ಮೇ ವಿಶ್ವಭೇಷಜೋಽಯಂ ಶಿವಾಭಿಮರ್ಶನಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 107
This hand is of mine is very skilled and this hand is even more skilled;
This hand is of mine has all the medicines of the world and this hand’s
touch is most auspicious..
%E107 Word Meanings 107;
ಅಯಂ = this one;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ಹಸ್ತೋ = the hand;
ಭಗವಾನಯಂ = ?? ;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ಭಗವತ್ತರಃ = one who is more godly than the other(s);
ಅಯಂ = this one;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ವಿಶ್ವಭೇಷಜೋಽಯಂ = ?? ;
ಶಿವಾಭಿಮರ್ಶನಃ = ?? ;
Shloka 108 Shiva
ಅಸಿತಗಿರಿಸಮಸ್ಯಾತ್ ಕಜ್ಜಲಂ ಸಿಂಧೂಪಾತ್ರೇ
ಸುರತರುವರಶಾಖಾ ಲೇಖನೀ ಪತ್ರಮೂರ್ವೀ ।
ಲಿಖತಿ ಯದಿ ಗೃಹಿತ್ವಾ ಶಾರದಾ ಸರ್ವಕಾಲಂ
ತದಪಿ ತವ ಗುಣಾನಾಮೀಶ ಪಾರಂ ನ ಯಾತಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 108
Take one big mountain of eye ointment and dissolve it as black ink in
the pot made out of ocean, take a branch of the heavenly tree as the pen,
the earth (ground) as the parchment, arrange for Sharada to write all the
time with this understanding, still it would not be enough to describe
all of your Good Qualities, oh Isha!
.
%E108 Word Meanings 108;
ಅಸಿತಗಿರಿಸಮಸ್ಯಾತ್ = like (samaM) a black (asita) mountain (giri);
ಕಜ್ಜಲಂ = eye ointment; collyrium or black ink;
ಸಿಂಧುಪಾತ್ರೇ = in the pot (pAtra) of ocean (si.ndhu) [7];
ಸುರತರುವರ = the heavenly tree;
ಶಾಖಾ = a branch;;
ಲೇಖನೀ = writing instrument;
ಪತ್ರ = leaf; page;
ಉರ್ವೀ = earth;
ಲಿಖತಿ = writes (likha);
ಯದಿ = if;
ಗೃಹೀತ್ವಾ = while holding;
ಶಾರದಾ = goddess worshipped during the autumnal season sharad as
Durga, LakShmi and Sarasvati;
ಸರ್ವಕಾಲಂ = for ever;
ತದಪಿ = even then;
ತವ = your;
ಗುಣಾನಾಂ = of the good qualities;
ಈಶ = Hey Isha[8];
ಪಾರ = end; other side;
ನ = no;
ಯಾತಿ = goes;
Shloka 109 Kartikeya
ಷಡಾನನಂ ಕುಂಕುಮರಕ್ತವರ್ಣಂ
ಮಹಾಮತಿಂ ದಿವ್ಯಮಯೂರವಾಹನಮ್ ।
ರುದ್ರಸ್ಯ ಸೂನುಂ ಸುರಸೈನ್ಯನಾಥಂ
ಗುಹಂ ಸದಾ ಶರಣಮಹಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 109
I seek refuge for ever with the six-faced God of vermilion complexion, the
son of Rudra, leader of the army of gods, who possessed of great intelligence,
and mounted on a celestial peacock, ever resides in the cave of human hearts..
%E109 Word Meanings 109;
ಷಾಡಾನನಂ = the six-headed one Karthikeya;
ಕುಂಕುಮರಕ್ತವರ್ಣಂ = ?? ;
ಮಹಾಮತಿಂ = the great minded one;
ದಿವ್ಯಮಯೂರವಾಹನಂ = the divine peacock vehicle;
ರುದ್ರಸ್ಯ = Rudra’s;
ಸೂನುಂ = the son;
ಸುರಸೈನ್ಯನಾಥಂ = the leader of the army of the gods;
ಗುಹಂ = guha refers to Karthikeya;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ಶರಣಮಹಂ = refuge, I;
ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ = I sing; worship;
Shloka 110 Kartikeya
ನಮೋ ನಮಸ್ತೇ ಗುಹ ಶಕ್ತಿಧಾಮ್ನೇ
ನಮೋ ನಮಸ್ತೇ ಗುಹ ಶಕ್ತಿಧರ್ತ್ರೇ ।
ನಮೋ ನಮಸ್ತೇ ಗುಹ ದೇವಸೇನಾ
ಭರ್ತ್ರೇ ನಮಸ್ತೇ ಕುಲಭೂಷಣಾಯ ॥ ॥
Meaning 110
Salutations to the Lord Subrahmanya, who is the abode of power, who
holds the lance, who is the commander of the celestial hosts, and who
is the ornament of His divine family..
%E110 Word Meanings 110;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
ಗುಹ = Guha refers to lord Karthikeya;
ಶಕ್ತಿಧಾಮ್ನೇ = Oh!. the seat or abode of power; might;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
ಗುಹ = Guha refers to lord Karthikeya;
ಶಕ್ತಿಧರ್ತ್ರೇ = abode of strength;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
ಗುಹ = Guha refers to lord Karthikeya;
ದೇವಸೇನಾ = a female of that name, also army of gods;
ಭರ್ತ್ರೇ = for or to the Lord;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
ಕುಲಭೂಷಣಾಯ = ?? ;
Shloka 111 Kartikeya
ಜ್ಞಾನಶಕ್ತಿಧರ ಸ್ಕನ್ದ ವಲ್ಲೀಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಸುನ್ದರ ।
ದೇವಸೇನಾ ಮನಃ ಕಾನ್ತ ಕಾರ್ತಿಕೇಯ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ।
ಓಂ ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯಾಯ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 111
Adorations to Lord Subrahmanya!
Adoratiosn to Lord Kartikeya who is known as Skanda, Who holds the
staff of wisdom, who is the beautiful beloved of Goddess VallI, Who
is the enchanter of the mind of Goddess Devasena, to that Divine Kartikeya
I offer adorations again and again!.
%E111 Word Meanings 111;
ಜ್ಞಾನಶಕ್ತಿಧರ = bearing or wearing the power of knowledge;
ಸ್ಕನ್ದ = at (M.nom.) Karthikeya; also leaping;;
ವಲ್ಲೀಕಲ್ಯಾಣ = relating to Valli’s marriage or auspicious activity;
ಸುನ್ದರ = beautiful;
ದೇವಸೇನಾ = a female of that name, also army of gods;
ಮನಃ = mind;
ಕಾನ್ತ = Oh! husband;
ಕಾರಿಕೇಯ = ?? ;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Salutations unto Thee;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಸುಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣ್ಯಾಯ = to Karthikeya;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 112 Kartikeya
ಮಯೂರಾಧಿರೂಢಂ ಮಹಾವಾಕ್ಯಗೂಢಂ
ಮನೋಹಾರಿ ದೇಹಂ ಮಹಚ್ಚಿತ್ತಗೇಹಮ್ ।
ಮಹೀದೇವದೇವಂ ಮಹಾವೇದಭಾವಂ
ಮಹಾದೇವಬಾಲಂ ಭಜೇ ಲೋಕಪಾಲಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 112
I salute to the Lord (Kartikeya), who is astride a peacock, and
having the great mystic saying OM (praNava), whose body is so
attractive, and who is the repository of great intellect, who is the
lord of all lords of the earth, the knower of vedas, the son of
Lord Shiva, and the caretaker of this earth..
%E112 Word Meanings 112;
ಮಯೂರಾಧಿರೂಢ़ಂ = he who is astride the peacock;
ಮಹಾವಾಕ್ಯಗೂಢ़ಂ = he having the great mystic saying, PraNava;
ಮನೋಹಾರಿ = that which attracts or draws the mind;
ದೇಹಂ = the human body;
ಮಹಚ್ಚಿತ್ತಗೇಹಂ = he, being the house or abode of great Consciousness;
ಮಹೀದೇವದೇವಂ = the lord of the lords of the earth;
ಮಹಾವೇದಭಾವಂ = he, knowing the meaning of the great ‘Vedas’;
ಮಹಾದೇವಬಾಲಂ = the lad of Mahadeva, Shiva;
ಭಜೇ = I worship;
ಲೋಕಪಾಲಂ = caretaker of the worlds or people;
Shloka 113 Sarasvati
ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ನಮಸ್ತುಭ್ಯಂ ವರದೇ ಕಾಮರೂಪಿಣಿ ।
ವಿದ್ಯಾರಮ್ಭಂ ಕರಿಷ್ಯಾಮಿ ಸಿದ್ಧಿರ್ಭವತು ಮೇ ಸದಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 113
Oh Goddess Saraswati, my humble prostrations unto you,
who are the fulfiller of all my wishes. I am beginning
my study, let me attain perfection in that, always..
%E113 Word Meanings 113;
ಸರಸ್ವತಿ = Oh! sarasvati ; goddesss of knowledge;
ನಮಸ್ತುಭ್ಯಂ = I bow to thee;
ವರದೇ = Oh! the boon-giver;
ಕಾಮರೂಪಿಣಿ = (fem.nom.) one who is desire-personified;
ವಿದ್ಯಾರಮ್ಭಂ = the beginning of learning the 3 R’s;
ಕರಿಷ್ಯಾಮಿ = I shall do;
ಸಿದ್ಧಿರ್ಭವತು = May it materialise;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
Shloka 114 Sarasvati
ಯಾ ಕುನ್ದೇನ್ದು ತುಷಾರ ಹಾರ ಧವಲಾ ಯಾ ಶುಭ್ರವಸ್ತ್ರಾವೃತಾ ।
ಯಾ ವೀಣಾವರದँಡ ಮँಡಿತಕರಾ ಯಾ ಶ್ವೇತಪದ್ಮಾಸನಾ ।
ಯಾ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಚ್ಯುತಶಂಕರಪ್ರಭೃತಿಭಿರ್ದೇವೈ ಸದಾ ವಂದಿತಾ ।
ಸಾ ಮಾಂ ಪಾತು ಸರಸ್ವತೀ ಭಗವತೀ ನಿಃಶೇಷಜಾಡ್ಯಾಪಹಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 114
White as the lily, the moon and the garland of dews,
Clad in clean and spotless garments,
Hands adorned with Vina and rosary,
Sitting on white lotus,
Always worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and Siva,
O Goddess of Wisdom, Sarasvati,
Look after me by driving away without any trace
this illness of ignorance! %alternate
May that Goddess whose complexion is fair like the shining moon,
who wears a garland of snow-white jasmine flowers and is adorned by
a luminous white garment; whose Hands are decked by a Veena (musical
instrument) and Vara-Danda (staff of blessings); who is seated on a
white lotus; who is ever adored by Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the
sustainer), Shiva (the destroyer) and other Gods; who destroys all
forms of inertia and dullness; may that Goddess Sarasvati protect
and sustain me..
%E114 Word Meanings 114;
ಯಾ = She who;
ಕುನ್ದೇನ್ದು = lily and moon;
ತುಷಾರ = dews, drops, spray;
ಹಾರ = at (M.nom.) garland; also removal;
ಧವಲಾ = white;
ಯಾ = She who;
ಶುಭ್ರವಸ್ತ್ರಾವೃತಾ = the one enrobed in white dress;
ಯಾ = She who;
ವೀಣಾವರದँಡ = relating to Veena instrument and the boon-giving stick;
ಮँಡಿತಕರಾ = decked hands;
ಯಾ = She who;
ಶ್ವೇತಪದ್ಮಾಸನಾ = the one seated on white lotus seat;
ಯಾ = She who;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ = Brahma;
ಅಚ್ಯುತ = Vishnu;
ಶಂಕರ = Shiva;
ಪ್ರಭ್ರುತಿಭಿರ್ದೇವೈ = ?? ;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ವಂದಿತಾ = one who has been worshipped;
ಸಾ = she;
ಮಾಂ = me;
ಪಾತು = May protect me or us;
ಸರಸ್ವತೀ = goddess of knowledge known by this name;
ಭಗವತೀ = Durga or other goddess or a respectable woman;
ನಿಃಶೇಷ = without any remainder; in its entirety;
ಜಾಡ್ಯಾ = through frigidity or stupidity;
ಅಪಹಾ = take away, drive away;
Shloka 115 Sarasvati
ಧ್ಯಾಯೇತ್ ಪದ್ಮಾಸನಸ್ಥಾಂ ವಿಕಸಿತವದನಾಂ ಪದ್ಮಪತ್ರಾಯತಾಕ್ಷೀಂ
ಹೇಮಾಭಾಂ ಪೀತವಸ್ತ್ರಾಂ ಕರಕಲಿತಲಸದ್ಧೇಮಪದ್ಮಾಂ ವರಾಂಗೀಮ್ ।
ಸರ್ವಾಲಂಕಾರಯುಕ್ತಾಂ ಸತತಮಭಯದಾಂ ಭಕ್ತನಮ್ರಾಂ ಭವಾನೀಂ
ಶ್ರೀವಿದ್ಯಾಂ ಶಾನ್ತಮೂರ್ತಿಂ ಸಕಲಸುರನುತಾಂ ಸರ್ವಸಮ್ಪತ್ಪ್ರದಾತ್ರೀಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 115
Let one meditate upon the Divine Goddess who is seated on the lotus,
pleasant faced with long eyes resembling lotus petals.
She is golden hued, and has lotus flowers in Her hand.
She dispels fear of the devotees who bow before Her.
She is the embodiment of peace, knowledge (vidyA),
is praised by
gods and grants every kind of wealth wished for..
%E115 Word Meanings 115;
ಧ್ಯಾಯೇತ್ = Let us meditate;
ಪದ್ಮಾಸನಸ್ಥಾಂ = the one standing in the seat of a lotus;
ವಿಕಸಿತವದನಾಂ = the one with a blossomed pleasant face;
ಪದ್ಮಪತ್ರಾಯತಾಕ್ಷೀಂ = the one with long eyes resembling lotus leaves;
ಹೇಮಾಭಾಂ = she who is having the brightness of gold;
ಪೀತವಸ್ತ್ರಾಂ = Yellow clothing or dress;
ಕರಕಲಿತಲಸದ್ಧೇಮಪದ್ಮಾಂ = the one wearing the shining golden lotus in the hand;
ವರಾಂಗೀಂ = the one with a beautiful form or personality;
ಸರ್ವಾಲಂಕಾರಯುಕ್ತಾಂ = the one along with all kinds of ornamentation and decoration;
ಸತತಮಭಯದಾಂ = the who offers protection or refuge always;
ಭಕ್ತನಮ್ರಾಂ = one who is soft or kind to the devotees;
ಭವಾನೀಂ = the female goddess bhavanI who controls or manages the creation;
ಶ್ರೀವಿದ್ಯಾಂ = Goddess Shrividya, one form of Goddess Shakti;
ಶಾನ್ತಮೂರ್ತಿಂ = peace or serenity personified ; embodiment of tranquility.;
ಸಕಲಸುರನುತಾಂ = praised by all the gods;
ಸರ್ವಸಮ್ಪತ್ಪ್ರದಾತ್ರೀಂ = the giver of all kinds of wealth and prosperity;
Shloka 116 Sarasvati
ಜಯ ಜಯ ದೇವಿ ಚರಾಚರಸಾರೇ ಕುಚಯುಗಶೋಭಿತ ಮುಕ್ತಾಹಾರೇ ।
ವೀಣಾಪುಸ್ತಕರಂಜಿತಹಸ್ತೇ ಭಗವತಿ ಭಾರತಿ ದೇವಿ ನಮಸ್ತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 116
Salutations to devi sarasvati, who is the essence of the universe, who is
adorned with a garland of pearls, who holds Veena and a book, and is also
known as bhagavati and bhArati..
%E116 Word Meanings 116;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ಚರಾಚರಸಾರೇ = Oh! the essence of the mobile and the immobile world!;
ಕುಚಯುಗಶೋಭಿತ = ?? ;
ಮುಕ್ತಾಹಾರೇ = Oh! the one having a pearl necklace!;
ವೀಣಾಪುಸ್ತಕರಂಜಿತಹಸ್ತೇ = Oh! the one with the hands adorned with
the Veena instrument and the book;
ಭಗವತಿ = Oh goddess!;
ಭಾರತಿ = A name for goddess sarasvatI; one of the titles awarded to scholars;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
Shloka 117 Laxmi
ನಮಸ್ತೇಸ್ತು ಮಹಾಮಾಯೇ ಶ್ರೀಪೀಠೇ ಸುರಪೂಜಿತೇ ।
ಶಂಖಚಕ್ರಗದಾಹಸ್ತೇ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 117
Oh. goddess of great illusory powers, the presiding deity over
Shri PITha, Oh! the one worshipped by the gods, Oh mahAlaxmi,
holding conch, disc, and mace in the hands. Salutations unto Thee..
%E117 Word Meanings 117;
ನಮಸ್ತೇಸ್ತು = Salutations unto Thee;
ಮಹಾಮಾಯೇ = Oh. goddess of great illusory powers;
ಶ್ರೀಪಿಠೇ = in the respected and exalted place particularly of goddess shakti;
ಸುರಪೂಜಿತೇ = Oh! the one worshipped by the gods;
ಶಂಖಚಕ್ರಗದಾಹಸ್ತೇ = One having the conch shell and the mace in the hands;
ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ = Oh! MahalakShmi;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Salutations unto Thee;
Shloka 118 Laxmi
ಪದ್ಮಾನನೇ ಪದ್ಮವಿಪದ್ಮಪತ್ರೇ ಪದ್ಮಪ್ರಿಯೇ ಪದ್ಮದಲಾಯತಾಕ್ಷಿ ।
ವಿಶ್ವಪ್ರಿಯೇ ವಿಷ್ಣುಮನೋಽನುಕೂಲೇ ತ್ವತ್ಪಾದಪದ್ಮಂ ಮಯಿ ಸನ್ನಿಧತ್ಸ್ವ ॥ ॥
Meaning 118
Lotus faced, a lotus without troubles and leafless, lover of lotus,
lotus-eyed, dear to the world; Oh! delight of Sri Vishnu, place your
lotus feet in me.
(alternate)
(O LakShmi), lotus is your seat. Your limbs are delightful like the lotus
creepers of earthly and heavenly regions. You love to abide in lotus,
fond of the world you are and the world is also fond of you, you are
always agreeable to the wishes of Vishnu, (be pleased to) place your
lotus foot in me; make my house your abode..
%E118 Word Meanings 118;
ಪದ್ಮಾನನೇ = Oh! lotus-faced one;
ಪದ್ಮ = ?? ;
ವಿಪದ್ಮಪತ್ರೇ = ?? ;
ಪದ್ಮಪ್ರಿಯೇ = Oh! lotus loving one;
ಪದ್ಮದಲಾಯತಾಕ್ಷಿ = the one having eyes resembling lotus petals;
ವಿಶ್ವಪ್ರಿಯೇ = Oh! the one who is dear to the Universe;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಮನೋಽನುಕೂಲೇ = Oh!. the one going in tandem with Vishnu’s mind;
ತ್ವತ್ಪಾದಪದ್ಮಂ = your lotus-like feet;
ಮಯಿ = in me;
ಸನ್ನಿಧತ್ಸ್ವ = Put me in the presence of;
Shloka 119 Laxmi
ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞೇ ಸರ್ವವರದೇ ಸರ್ವದುಷ್ಟ ಭಯಂಕರಿ ।
ಸರ್ವದುಃಖ ಹರೇ ದೇವಿ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 119
All knowing, all beneficient, all lust destroying;
remover of all sorrows, Oh Mahalxmi! we bow to you.
(alternate)
Prostrations again to you, who are omniscient, who shower boons on the
good and are a terror to all the wicked, and who removes all sorrows
of devotees..
%E119 Word Meanings 119;
ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞೇ = Oh! the knower of all;
ಸರ್ವವರದೇ = Oh! the giver of all boons;
ಸರ್ವದುಷ್ಟ = all kinds of bad things;
ಭಯಂಕರಿ = Oh! one who creates terror;
ಸರ್ವದುಃಖ = all kinds of sufferings; troubles;
ಹರೇ = OH! hari;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ = Oh! MahalakShmi;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Salutations unto Thee;
Shloka 120 Laxmi
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಂ ಕ್ಷೀರಸಮುದ್ರರಾಜತನಯಾಂ ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಧಾಮೇಶ್ವರೀಂ
ದಾಸೀಭೂತಸಮಸ್ತದೇವವನಿತಾಂ ಲೋಕೈಕದೀಪಾಂಕುರಾಮ್ ।
ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ಮನ್ದಕಟಾಕ್ಷಲಬ್ಧವಿಭವಬ್ರಹ್ಮೇನ್ದ್ರಗಂಗಾಧರಾಂ
ತ್ವಾಂ ತ್ರೈಲೋಕ್ಯಕುಟುಮ್ಬಿನೀಂ ಸರಸಿಜಾಂ ವನ್ದೇ ಮುಕುನ್ದಪ್ರಿಯಾಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 120
I pray to thee O goddess LaxmI, born out of a (large) lake, daughter of
the lord of the ocean, mistress of the house of Vishnu
(the one who loves her), the one (in front of whom) all other wives
of gods are like lowly servants,
unique illuminator of the worlds, by whose passing glance (alone) the
gods Brahma, Indra and Shiva (holding Ganga) obtained their riches,
the matriarch of the three worlds, and the beloved of Mukund
(Vishnu)..
%E120 Word Meanings 120;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಂ = to LaxmI;
ಕ್ಷೀರ = water, milk;
ಸಮುದ್ರ = the ocean;
ಕ್ಷೀರಸಮುದ್ರ = a specific ocean or ocean in general, body of water;
ರಾಜ = of the king;
ತನಯಾಂ = (to) daughter;
ಶ್ರೀ = relating to Prosperity; wealth; goddess LakShmi and ` shrIH’ is;
fem.nom.; also an honourable prefix;
ಶ್ರೀರಂಗ = Vishnu, the one who loves ShrI;
ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಧಾಮೇಶ್ವರೀಂ = mistress of the house of ShrIranga;
ದಾಸೀಭೂತ = having been a female servant;
ಸಮಸ್ತ = the entire;
ದೇವವನಿತಾಂ = (to) wife of a god;
ಲೋಕ = world;
ದೀಪಾಂಕುರಾಂ = the tip of the flame of the lamp or the spark, wick;
ಕಟಾಕ್ಷ = glance;
ಮನ್ದಕಟಾಕ್ಷ = passing glance;
ಲಬ್ಧ = obtained, from labh to obtain;
ವಿಭವ = glory, splendor, riches;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮೇನ್ದ್ರ = the Brahma and Indra;
ಗಂಗಾಧರ = Shiva, bearing or wearing `gangA’;;
ತ್ವಾಂ = you;
ತ್ರೈಲೋಕ್ಯ = relating to three worlds;
ಕುಟುಮ್ಬಿನೀ = wife or matriarch;
ಸರಸಿಜ = the lake-born, lotus;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಮುಕುನ್ದಪ್ರಿಯಾಂ = she who is dear to Mukunda;
Shloka 121 Laxmi
ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ ನಿತ್ಯಂ ದೇವೇಶಿ ತ್ವಯಾ ಪ್ರೇರಿತ ಮಾನಸಃ ।
ತ್ವದಾಜ್ಞಾ ಶಿರ ಧೃತ್ವಾ ಭಜಾಮಿ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರೀಮ್ ।
ಓಂ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮ್ಯೈ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 121
O Devi, I adore You always, I am ever inspired by You. Having
placed Your Command on my head (surrendering to Your Divine
Will), O Supreme Goddess, I pray to you constantly..
%E121 Word Meanings 121;
ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ = I remember;
ನಿತ್ಯಂ = ever; permanent;
ದೇವೇಶಿ = ?? ;
ತ್ವಯಾ = by you;
ಪ್ರೇರಿತ = having been induced or egged on or sent;
ಮಾನಸಃ = of the mind;
ತ್ವದಾಜ್ಞಾ = your orders or command;
ಶಿರ = relating to the head(adj.)head;
ಧೃತ್ವಾ = having worn or borne;
ಭಜಾಮಿ = I worship;
ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರೀಂ = ?? ;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಮಹಾ = big; large;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಯೈ = ?? ;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 122 Laxmi
ಸಿದ್ಧಿಬುದ್ಧಿಪ್ರದೇ ದೇವಿ ಭುಕ್ತಿಮುಕ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದಾಯಿನಿ ।
ಮನ್ತ್ರಮೂರ್ತೇ ಸದಾ ದೇವಿ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 122
Oh Goddess, you bless us with intellectual as well as material
wealth, and give us worldly enjoyments as well as liberation from
this cycle of births and deaths. I always salute you, Oh Goddess
MahalakShmi, the embodiment of all prayers..
%E122 Word Meanings 122;
ಸಿದ್ಧಿಬುದ್ಧಿಪ್ರದೇ = Oh! the giver of material objects and intellect;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ಭುಕ್ತಿಮುಕ್ತಿ = The worldy enjoyment and liberation from births and deaths;
ಪ್ರದಾಯಿನಿ = Oh! the giver;
ಮನ್ತ್ರಮೂರ್ತೇ = Oh! embodiment of the mantra!;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ = Oh! MahalakShmi;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Salutations unto Thee;
Shloka 123 Laxmi
ವನ್ದೇ ಪದ್ಮಕರಾಂ ಪ್ರಸನ್ನವದನಾಂ ಸೌಭಾಗ್ಯದಾಂ ಭಾಗ್ಯದಾಮ್ ।
ಹಸ್ತಾಭ್ಯಾಮಭಯಪ್ರದಾಂ ಮಣಿಗಣೈರ್ನಾನಾ ವಿಧೈರ್ಭೂಷಿತಾಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 123
I worship that Goddess whose hands are delicate like lotuses,
with a pleasing countenance and who grants all
auspicious things and good fortune, whose hands, which
are adorned with ornaments and beautiful gems of all kinds,
are a source of refuge to all devotees..
%E123 Word Meanings 123;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಪದ್ಮಕರಾಂ = the one having lotus-like hands;
ಪ್ರಸನ್ನವದನಾಂ = the one with pleasing face;
ಸೌಭಾಗ್ಯದಾಂ = the one granting the good and auspicious things;
ಭಾಗ್ಯದಾಂ = one who grants good fortune;
ಹಸ್ತಾಭ್ಯಾಮಭಯಪ್ರದಾಂ = the one giving freedom from fear through the two hands;
ಮಣಿಗಣೈಃ = through groups of gems;
ನಾನಾ = many; several;
ವಿಧೈಃ = by several or different ways or kinds;
ಭೂಷಿತಾಂ = the one decorated with ornaments;
Shloka 124 Laxmi
ಭಕ್ತಾಭೀಷ್ಟಫಲಪ್ರದಾಮ್ ಹರಿಹರ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾದಿಭಿಃ ಸೇವಿತಾಮ್ ।
ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವೇ ಪಂಕಜ ಶಂಖಪದ್ಮನಿಧಿಭಿರ್ಯುಕ್ತಾಮ್ ಸದಾ ಶಕ್ತಿಭಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 124
I salute to this Goddess who always symbolises
power and who grants all the boons
that are sought by her devotees, who has the two undiminishing
treasures in front of her, and is worshipped and served
even by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and other Gods..
%E124 Word Meanings 124;
ಭಕ್ತಾಭೀಷ್ಟಫಲಪ್ರದಾಂ = fulfilling devotee’s desires;
ಹರಿಹರ = of Hari and Hara i.e. Vishnu and Shiva;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾದಿಭಿಃ = by Brahma and others i.e Vishnu, Shiva etc.;
ಸೇವಿತಾಂ = the worshipped or served one;
ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವೇ = in front;
ಪಂಕಜ = of the lotus;
ಶಂಖಪದ್ಮನಿಧಿಭಿರ್ಯುಕ್ತಾಂ = `sha.nkhanidhi’ and `padmanidhi’ (2 kinds of treasures);
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ಶಕ್ತಿಭಿಃ = by the power;
Shloka 125 Laxmi
ಸರಸಿಜನಯನೇ ಸರೋಜ ಹಸ್ತೇ ಧವಳತರಾಂ ಶುಕಗನ್ಧಮಾಲ್ಯಶೋಭೇ ।
ಭಗವತಿ ಹರಿವಲ್ಲಭೇ ಮನೋಜ್ಞೇ ತ್ರಿಭುವನಭೂತಿಕರಿ ಪ್ರಸೀದಮಹ್ಯಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 125
Oh! Goddess, with beautiful eyes, fairer in complexion than the lotus in you han
ds, and shining with fragrant garlands. You are indeed the darling of Lord vish
hNu and one who can know my mind. You have created these three worlds and our pr
osperity depends on you. So, be pleased and bless me..
%E125 Word Meanings 125;
ಸರಸಿಜನಯನೇ = Oh! the one with lotus-like eyes;
ಸರೋಜ = lotus;
ಹಸ್ತೇ = in the hand;
ಧವಳತರಾಂ = the one who is whiter;
ಶುಕಗನ್ಧಮಾಲ್ಯಶೋಭೇ = Oh! the one shining with parrot, sandal paste and garland;
ಭಗವತಿ = Oh goddess!;
ಹರಿವಲ್ಲಭೇ = Oh! the darling of Hari (Vishnu);
ಮನೋಜ್ಞೇ = Oh! the knower of the mind;
ತ್ರಿಭುವನಭೂತಿಕರಿ = the creator of the three worlds or the giver
of happiness and prosperity to the three worlds;
ಪ್ರಸೀದಮಹ್ಯಮ್ = Be pleased or favourable towards me;
Shloka 126 Laxmi
ಮಾತರ್ನಮಾಮಿ ಕಮಲೇ ಕಮಲಾಯತಾಕ್ಷಿ
ಶ್ರೀವಿಶ್ಣುಹೃತ್ಕಮಲ ವಾಸಿನಿ ವಿಶ್ವಮಾತಃ ।
ಕ್ಷೀರೋದಜೇ ಕಮಲಕೋಮಲ ಗರ್ಭ ಗೌರಿ
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ! ಪ್ರಸೀದ ಸತತಂ ನಮತಾಂ ಶರಣ್ಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 126
Oh! mother LakShmi who is like the lotus, whose eyes are wide like the lotus, w
ho resides in the lotus heart of Lord viShNu, and who was born from the lotus
like womb of the milky ocean, you are so worthy of seeking refuge, so mother, al
ways take care of all the devotees who seek your blessing..
%E126 Word Meanings 126;
ಮಾತಃ = mother;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I salute;
ಕಮಲೇ = Kamala (LakShmi);
ಕಮಲಾಯತಾಕ್ಷಿ = Oh! the one with lotus-like long eyes;
ಶ್ರೀವಿಶ್ಣುಹೃತ್ಕಮಲ = Vishnu’s lotus-like heart;
ವಾಸಿನಿ = Oh! the dweller;
ವಿಶ್ವಮಾತಃ = Oh! the mother of the Universe;
ಕ್ಷೀರೋದಜೇ = Oh! the one born of the milky ocean;
ಕಮಲಕೋಮಲ = of the one as tender or delicate as the lotus;
ಗರ್ಭ = relating to the womb;
ಗೌರಿ = Oh! Gauri;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ = Goddess LakShmi; consort of Vishnu;
ಪ್ರಸೀದ = favour or bless;
ಸತತಂ = constant, continuos;
ನಮತಾಂ = of the people who bow or salute or worship;
ಶರಣ್ಯೇ = Oh! the one worthy for seeking refuge;
Shloka 127 Laxmi
ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ಚ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ । ವಿಷ್ಣುಪತ್ನೀ ಚ ಧೀಮಹಿ ।
ತನ್ನೋ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಹ್ಮೀಃ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 127
This is my offering to the goddess of wealth . I meditate to this wife
of mahAviShNu. Let that Goddess lakShmI inspire me..
%E127 Word Meanings 127;
ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ = consort of Vishnu; goddess of wealth and prosperity;
ಚ = and;
ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ = offering;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಪತ್ನೀ = the consort of Vishnu i.e.LakShmi;
ಚ = and;
ಧೀಮಹಿ = May meditate;
ತನ್ನೋ = ?? ;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಹ್ಮೀಃ = Oh! LakShmi;
ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ = inspire; kindle; urge; induce;;
Shloka 128 Laxmi
ಓಂ ಹ್ರೀಮ್ ಶ್ರೀಮ್ ಕ್ಲೀಮ್ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ।
ಯೇಹಿ ಯೇಹಿ ಸರ್ವಸೌಭಾಗ್ಯಮ್ ದೇಹಿ ಮೇ ಸ್ವಾಹಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 128
OM! hrim, shrim, klim, MahalakShmi, MahalakShmi give me good fortune..
%E128 Word Meanings 128;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಹ್ರೀಮ್ = ?? ;
ಶ್ರೀಮ್ = ?? ;
ಕ್ಲೀಮ್ = ?? ;
ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ = ?? ;
ಯೇಹಿ = ?? ;
ಸರ್ವಸೌಭಾಗ್ಯಮ್ = ?? ;
ದೇಹಿ = ?? ;
ಮೇ = ?? ;
ಸ್ವಾಹಾ = ?? ;
Shloka 129 Devi
ಸಮುದ್ರವಸನೇ ದೇವಿ ಪರ್ವತಸ್ತನಮಂಡಲೇ ।
ವಿಷ್ಣುಪತ್ನಿ ನಮಸ್ತುಭ್ಯಂ ಪಾದಸ್ಪರ್ಶಂ ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವಮೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 129
O Mother Earth, spouse of Vishnu, your robes are oceans,
and your bosoms the mountains, forgive us,
your children, who walk over you every day, O kind mother!.
%E129 Word Meanings 129;
ಸಮುದ್ರವಸನೇ = Oh! the one having the ocean as the dress;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ಪರ್ವತಸ್ತನಮಂಡಲೇ = mountains like breasts;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಪತ್ನಿ = Oh! the wife of Vishnu;
ನಮಸ್ತುಭ್ಯಂ = I bow to thee;
ಪಾದಸ್ಪರ್ಶಂ = touching of the feet;
ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವಮೇ = forgive us;
Shloka 130 Devi
ಸರ್ವ ಮಂಗಲ ಮಾಂಗಲ್ಯೇ ಶಿವೇ ಸರ್ವಾರ್ಥ ಸಾಧಿಕೇ ।
ಶರಣ್ಯೇ ತ್ರ್ಯಮ್ಬಕೇ ಗೌರೀ ನಾರಾಯಣೀ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 130
Salutations to the auspicious one, who gives auspiciousness,
the spouse of Shiva, who blesses us by fulfilling all our
desires, who is worthy for seeking refuge, who is the three-eyed
Goddess, Gauri and Narayani..
%E130 Word Meanings 130;
ಸರ್ವ = all;
ಮಂಗಲ = at (N) auspiciousness; welfare; well-being; good things;
ಮಾಂಗಲ್ಯೇ = Oh! the giver of auspiciouness; well-being;
ಶಿವೇ = Oh! auspicious one; Oh! Shiva’s consort;
ಸರ್ವಾರ್ಥ = for the attainment of all wealth or ends;
ಸಾಧಿಕೇ = Oh! the one who can get things done;
ಶರಣ್ಯೇ = Oh! the one worthy for seeking refuge;
ತ್ರ್ಯಮ್ಬಕೇ = Oh! three-eyed goddess;
ಗೌರೀ = goddess Parvati or a lady of white fair complexion;
ನಾರಾಯಣೀ = Narayani or Durga;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Salutations unto Thee;
Shloka 131 Devi
ಯಾ ದೇವೀ ಸರ್ವಭೂತೇಷು ಮಾತೃರೂಪೇಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥಿತಾ ।
ಯಾ ದೇವೀ ಸರ್ವಭೂತೇಷು ಶಕ್ತಿರೂಪೇಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥಿತಾ ।
ಯಾ ದೇವೀ ಸರ್ವಭೂತೇಷು ಶಾನ್ತಿರೂಪೇಣ ಸಂಸ್ಥಿತಾ ।
ನಮಸ್ತಸ್ಯೈ ನಮಸ್ತಸ್ಯೈ ನಮಸ್ತಸ್ಯೈ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಅಮ್ಬಾಯೈ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 131
Adorations to the Divine Mother!
Again and again adorations unto that Devi (Goddess) who manifests in
all living beings as the Mother. Adorations to Her!
Again and again adorations unto that Devi (Goddess) who manifests in
all living beings as Energy. Adorations to Her!
Again and again adorations unto that Devi (Goddess) who manifests in
all living beings as Peace. Adorations to Her!.
%E131 Word Meanings 131;
ಯಾ = She who;
ದೇವೀ = goddess;
ಸರ್ವಭೂತೇಷು = among all the living beings;
ಮಾತೃರೂಪೇಣ = through the form of Mother;
ಸಂಸ್ಥಿತಾ = well-positioned; standing well;
ಯಾ = She who;
ದೇವೀ = goddess;
ಸರ್ವಭೂತೇಷು = among all the living beings;
ಶಕ್ತಿರೂಪೇಣ = in the form of strength;
ಸಂಸ್ಥಿತಾ = well-positioned; standing well;
ಯಾ = She who;
ದೇವೀ = goddess;
ಸರ್ವಭೂತೇಷು = among all the living beings;
ಶಾನ್ತಿರೂಪೇಣ = in the form of peace;
ಸಂಸ್ಥಿತಾ = well-positioned; standing well;
ನಮಸ್ತಸ್ಯೈ = salutations unto thee;
ನಮಸ್ತಸ್ಯೈ = salutations unto thee;
ನಮಸ್ತಸ್ಯೈ = salutations unto thee;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಅಮ್ಬಾಯೈ = to the goddess or mother;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 132 Devi
ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣೇ ಸದಾಪೂರ್ಣೇ ಶಂಕರಃ ಪ್ರಾಣವಲ್ಲಭೇ ।
ಜ್ಞಾನ ವೈರಾಗ್ಯ ಸಿದ್ಧ್ಯರ್ಥಂ ಭಿಕ್ಷಾಂ ದೇಹಿ ಚ ಪಾರ್ವತೀ ॥ ॥
Meaning 132
O Goddess Sarasvati, Provider of food, always complete,
dear to the heart of Lord Shankar, I beg you for getting Knowledge and Renunciation.
(alternate
Replete with food, perfect at all times, beloved charmerof Shankara’s life, O
Parvati, give me alms for fulfilment of knowledge and detachment..
%E132 Word Meanings 132;
ಅನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣೇ = Oh goddess `annapUrNA’ meaning full of food;
ಸದಾಪೂರ್ಣೇ = Oh! ever-complete!;
ಶಂಕರಃ = Shankara ; one who grants auspicious things; Shiva or
a person by that name;
ಪ್ರಾಣವಲ್ಲಭೇ = Oh! goddess you are dear to your lord as dear as life;
ಜ್ಞಾನ = ?? ;
ವೈರಾಗ್ಯ = without passions; having overcome emotions;
ಸಿದ್ಧ್ಯರ್ಥಂ = for the purpose of materialisation;
ಭಿಕ್ಷಾಂ = ?? ;
ದೇಹಿ = Give;
ಚ = and;
ಪಾರ್ವತೀ = goddess Parvati, Shiva’s consort;
Shloka 133 Devi
ಮುಕ್ತಾವಿದ್ರುಮಹೇಮ-ನೀಲಧವಲಚ್ಛಾಯೈರ್ಮುಖೈಸ್ತ್ರೀಕ್ಷಣೈಃ
ಯುಕ್ತಾಮಿನ್ದುಕಲಾನಿಬದ್ಧಮುಕುಟಾಂ ತತ್ತ್ವಾರ್ಥವರ್ಣಾತ್ಮಿಕಾಮ್ ।
ಗಾಯತ್ರೀಂ ವರದಾಭಯಾಂಕುಶಕಶಾಶೂಲಂ ಕಪಾಲಂ ಗುಣಂ
ಶಂಖಂ ಚಕ್ರಮಥಾರವಿನ್ದಯುಗುಲಂ ಹಸ್ತೈರ್ವಹನ್ತೀಂ ಭಜೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 133
I worship GayatrI, the goddess with faces having three eyes and
illuminations from pearls, corals, gold and sapphire,
with a crown sparkling with moonlight, with the essence of the
ultimate truth – the word Om, carrying in her hands the propitious and
assuring implements- a hook, a whip, a spear, a skull, a rope, a
conch, a circular weapon and a pair of lotuses.
.
%E133 Word Meanings 133;
ಮುಕ್ತಾ = pearl;
ವಿದ್ರುಮ = coral;
ಹೇಮ = gold;
ನೀಲ = sapphire;
ಧವಲ = white;
ಛಾಯಾ = shadow, reflection, lustre, hallucination;
ಈಕ್ಷಣ = eye;
ತ್ರೀಕ್ಷಣ = the one with three eyes;
ಇನ್ದುಕಲಾ = moon light, moon phase;
ತತ್ತ್ವಾರ್ಥ್ = the ultimate truth, Brahman;
ಗಾಯತ್ರೀಂ = (to) the goddess or mantra known as `gAyatrI’;
ವರದ = (a) boon-giving, propitious;
ಅಭಯ = (a) assuring;
ಅಂಕುಶ = hook, goad;
ಕಶಾ = whip;
ಶೂಲ = spear;
ಕಪಾಲ = skull;
ಗುಣ = rope;
ಶಂಖ = the conch shell;
ಚಕ್ರ = wheel, disc, the famous weapon of Vishnu;
ಹಸ್ತೈರ್ವಹನ್ತೀ = carrying or bearing by the hands;
ಭಜೇ = I worship;
Shloka 134 Devi
ನಮೋ ದೇವ್ಯೈ ಮಹಾದೇವ್ಯೈ ಶಿವಾಯೈ ಸತತಂ ನಮಃ ।
ನಮಃ ಪ್ರಕೃತ್ಯೈ ಭದ್ರಾಯೈ ನಿಯತಾಃ ಪ್ರಣತಾಃ ಸ್ಮ ತಾಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 134
Salutations to the goddess who is the greatest of all Goddesses. We
always worship to this consort of Lord Shiva. Salutations to this
Goddess who takes the form of mother nature and who grants all good
happennings to us, to Her, we bow and offer our salutations..
%E134 Word Meanings 134;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ದೇವ್ಯೈ = to the goddess or god-like woman;
ಮಹಾದೇವ್ಯೈ = to the great goddess;
ಶಿವಾಯೈ = to Shiva;
ಸತತಂ = constant, regular;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಪ್ರಕೃತ್ಯೈ = to the female aspect of God or Nature;
ಭದ್ರಾಯೈ = to the one who is good or grants well-being;
ನಿಯತಾಃ = restrained; regulated; self-controlled; fixed; destined;
ಪ್ರಣತಾಃ = the bowing persons or the worshippers;
ಸ್ಮ = When added to present tense, past tense is indicated;
ತಾಂ = her;
Shloka 135 Devi
ನಾರಾಯಣಿ ಮಹಾಮಾಯೇ ವಿಷ್ಣುಮಾಯೇ ಸನಾತನಿ ।
ಪ್ರಾಣಾಧಿದೇವಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣಸ್ಯ ಮಾಮುದ್ಧರ ಭವಾರ್ಣವಾತ್ ।
ಓಂ ಕ್ಲೀಂ ರಾಧಾಯೈ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 135
Adorations to Goddess Radha!
Adorations to the beloved of Krishna! Adorations to Goddess
Narayani, The Supreme Power!.
%E135 Word Meanings 135;
ನಾರಾಯಣಿ = Oh! part of Narayana also of Shiva as Durga;
ಮಹಾಮಾಯೇ = Oh. goddess of great illusory powers;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಮಾಯೇ = Oh! the illusory power or Maya of Vishnu;
ಸನಾತನಿ = Oh! the ancient one;
ಪ್ರಾಣಾಧಿದೇವಿ = ?? ;
ಕೃಷ್ಣಸ್ಯ = Krishna’s;
ಮಾಮುದ್ಧರ = ?? ;
ಭವಾರ್ಣವಾತ್ = from the ocean of `bhava’ births and deaths;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಕ್ಲೀಂ = ?? ;
ರಾಧಾಯೈ = to Radha;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 136 Devi
ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರೀಂ ಜಗದ್ಧಾತ್ರೀಂ ಸ್ಥಿತಿ ಸಂಹಾರ ಕಾರಿಣೀಮ್ ।
ನಿದ್ರಾಂ ಭಗವತೀಂ ವಿಷ್ಣೋರತುಲಾಂ ತೇಜಸಃ ಪ್ರಭೋ ॥ ॥
Meaning 136
O Goddess of the Universe! You are the sustainer, protector and
destroyer of the world. O Goddess of Sleep! You are the incomparable
effulgence of Lord Vishnu!.
%E136 Word Meanings 136;
ವಿಶ್ವೇಶ್ವರೀಂ = the one who is controlling the Universe;
ಜಗದ್ಧಾತ್ರೀಂ = the one who is carrying or supporting the world;
ಸ್ಥಿತಿ = of existence; maintenance; establishment; position or state;
ಸಂಹಾರ = destruction;
ಕಾರಿಣೀಂ = the doer;
ನಿದ್ರಾಂ = sleep;
ಭಗವತೀಂ = the goddess;
ವಿಷ್ಣೋರತುಲಾಂ = ?? ;
ತೇಜಸಃ = from the shine ; brilliant energy;
ಪ್ರಭೋ = Oh! master!;
Shloka 137 Devi
ನಿತ್ಯಾನನ್ದಕರೀ ವರಾಭಯಕರೀ ಸೌನ್ದರ್ಯ ರತ್ನಾಕರೀ
ನಿರ್ಧೂತಾಖಿಲ ಘೋರಪಾವನಕರೀ ಪ್ರತ್ಯಕ್ಷಮಾಹೇಶ್ವರೀ ।
ಪ್ರಾಲೇಯಾಚಲವಂಶಪಾವನಕರೀ ಕಾಶೀಪುರಾಧೀಶ್ವರೀ
ಭಿಕ್ಷಾಂ ದೇಹಿ ಕೃಪಾವಲಮ್ಬನಕರೀ ಮಾತಾನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣೇಶ್ವರೀ ॥ ॥
Meaning 137
Oh Goddess adorned with beautiful gems, you are one who gives
eternal happiness, grants boons and gives refuge to all devotees.
Oh Supreme Goddess, who appears before my very eyes, you make even
a terrible sinner, free of his sins. You are the sanctifier of the
Himalayan dynasty and the presiding deity of the sacred city of
Kashi. You are the Goddess, who provides merciful support to all
devotees. Oh mother, in whose presence there is never a scarcity of
food, I beg you to feed me..
%E137 Word Meanings 137;
ನಿತ್ಯಾನನ್ದಕರೀ = maker of everlasting happiness or bliss;
ವರಾಭಯಕರೀ = the one who grants boons and refuge;
ಸೌನ್ದರ್ಯ = beautiful;
ರತ್ನಾಕರೀ = the maker of gems or the sea which contains gems;
ನಿರ್ಧೂತಾಖಿಲ = all, referring to sins, shaken off;
ಘೋರಪಾವನಕರೀ = the one who makes even a terrible sinner, a sacred one;
ಪ್ರತ್ಯಕ್ಷಮಾಹೇಶ್ವರೀ = MAheswari who is revealing herself before one’s eyes;
ಪ್ರಾಲೇಯಾಚಲವಂಶಪಾವನಕರೀ = Oh! the sanctifier of the Himalaya dynasty;
ಕಾಶೀಪುರಾಧೀಶ್ವರೀ = the presiding deity of Kashi city;
ಭಿಕ್ಷಾಂ = alms given in charity;
ದೇಹಿ = Give;
ಕೃಪಾವಲಮ್ಬನಕರೀ = one who provides the merciful support;
ಮಾತಾನ್ನಪೂರ್ಣೇಶ್ವರೀ = ?? ;
Shloka 138 Devi
ಅಯಿ ಗಿರಿನಂದಿನಿ ನಂದಿತಮೇದಿನಿ ವಿಶ್ವವಿನೋದಿನಿ ನಂದನುತೇ
ಗಿರಿವರ ವಿಂಧ್ಯ ಶಿರೋಧಿನಿವಾಸಿನಿ ವಿಷ್ಣುವಿಲಾಸಿನಿ ಜಿಷ್ಣುನುತೇ ।
ಭಗವತಿ ಹೇ ಶಿತಿಕಂಠಕುಟುಂಬಿನಿ ಭೂರಿ ಕುಟುಂಬಿನಿ ಭೂರಿ ಕೃತೇ
ಜಯ ಜಯ ಹೇ ಮಹಿಷಾಸುರಮರ್ದಿನಿ ರಮ್ಯಕಪರ್ದಿನಿ ಶೈಲಸುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 138
I pray to you, Oh loved daughter of the mountain (himavAn), who
is praised by the whole world and the one who entertains the
universe.You control the entire world, residing in the peak of the
great Vindhya mountain and Lord ViShNu himself, is so fond of you.
Oh! Goddess who is the mistress of the Shiva family and belonging
to Lord Shiva’s and Vishnu’s families, please bring us a lot of
good. Let there be victory to you, Oh beautiful daughter of the
mountain and slayer of the demon mahishAsura..
%E138 Word Meanings 138;
ಅಯಿ = Oh goddess! or lady!;
ಗಿರಿನಂದಿನಿ = the delighter, daughter of the mountain; refers to Parvati;
ನಂದಿತಮೇದಿನಿ = Oh! the one praised by the world;
ವಿಶ್ವವಿನೋದಿನಿ = Oh! the one who entertains the Universe;
ನಂದನುತೇ = Oh! the one praised by Nanda;
ಗಿರಿವರ = the great mountain;
ವಿಂಧ್ಯ = relating to the Vindhya mountain or region;
ಶಿರೋಧಿನಿವಾಸಿನಿ = Oh! the one who lives in the head i.e controls the head;
ವಿಷ್ಣುವಿಲಾಸಿನಿ = Vishnu’s entertainer;
ಜಿಷ್ಣುನುತೇ = Oh! the conquering one;
ಭಗವತಿ = Oh goddess!;
ಹೇ = vocative for addressing a male;
ಶಿತಿಕಂಠಕುಟುಂಬಿನಿ = Oh! the mistress of the Shiva family;
ಭೂರಿ = in good measure; excessive also refers to Vishnu and Shiva;
ಕುಟುಂಬಿನಿ = ?? ;
ಭೂರಿ = in good measure; excessive also refers to Vishnu and Shiva;
ಕೃತೇ = for the sake of;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ಹೇ = vocative for addressing a male;
ಮಹಿಷಾಸುರಮರ್ದಿನಿ = Oh! crusher of the Mahishasura demon;
;
ರಮ್ಯಕಪರ್ದಿನಿ = ?? ;
ಶೈಲಸುತೇ = Oh! the daughter of the mountain;
Shloka 139 Devi
ಚತುರ್ಭುಜೇ ಚನ್ದ್ರಕಲಾವತಂಸೇ
ಕುಚೋನ್ನತೇ ಕುಂಕುಮರಾಗಶೋಣೇ ।
ಪುಂಡ್ರೇಕ್ಷು ಪಾಷಂಂಕ್ಷ ಪುಷ್ಪಬಾಣ
ಹಸ್ತೇ ನಮಸ್ತೇ ಜಗದೇಕಮಾತಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 139
I bow to thee, the one with four hands, with ornaments sparkling
like moon, with large firm breasts, reddened by the color of the saffron,
the one with eyes like a lotus, ??, aide to the God of Love,
and the unique mother of the worlds..
%E139 Word Meanings 139;
ಚತುರ್ಭುಜ = One with four hands;
ಚನ್ದ್ರಕಲ್ಲವತಂಸ = (with) ornaments (avata.nsa) sparkling like
moonlight (cha.ndrakalA);
ಕುಚೋನ್ನತ = one with elevated (unnata) breasts (kucha);
ಕುಂಕುಮರಾಗ = color (rAga) of saffron (kumkuma);
ಶೋಣ = red;
ಪುಂಡ್ರೇಕ್ಷು = with eyes (Ixu) like lotus (puNDra);
ಪಾಷಂಂಕ್ಷ = ?? ;
ಪುಷ್ಪಬಾಣ = at (M.nom.) one having flowers as arrows; generally refers to Cupid;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = I salute (namaH) to you (te);
ಜಗದೇಕಮಾತಃ = unique mother (ekamAtaH) of the worlds (jagat);
Shloka 140 Devi
ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮೀ ಮಾಹೇಶ್ವರೀ ಚೈವ ಕೌಮಾರೀ ವೈಷ್ಣವೀ ತಥಾ ।
ವಾರಾಹೀ ಚ ತಥೇನ್ದ್ರಾಣೀ ಚಾಮುಂಡಾ ಸಪ್ತಮಾತರಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 140
Salutations to the seven mothers, Goddesses sarasvatI (the wife of
Lord Brahma), mAheshvarI (the wife of Lord Shiva), kaumArI,
Goddess lakShmI (the wife of Lord viShNu), Durga, IndrANi (wife
of Lord Indra) and chAmuNDi..
%E140 Word Meanings 140;
ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮೀ = relating to Brahman (godhead);
ಮಾಹೇಶ್ವರೀ = one of the epithets of goddess like Durga;
ಚೈವ = and like;
ಕೌಮಾರೀ = young wife or woman; youthful; one of the epithets of goddess Durga etal;
ವೈಷ್ಣವೀ = an epithet of the Supreme Goddess; Vishnu’s female aspect;
ತಥಾ = like that (cf. yathA tathA);
ವಾರಾಹೀ = an epithet of Durga; the female aspect of Vishnu who took
the avatar of a great pig; the earth;
ಚ = and;
ತಥೇನ್ದ್ರಾಣೀ = ?? ;
ಚಾಮುಂಡಾ = an epithet of goddess Durga (who killed 2 demons named
`cha.NDa’ and `mu.NDa’);
ಸಪ್ತಮಾತರಃ = the seven Mothers;
Shloka 141 Devi
ಪೃಥ್ವಿ ತ್ವಯಾ ಧೃತಾ ಲೋಕಾ ದೇವಿ ತ್ವಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುನಾ ಧೃತಾ ।
ತ್ವಂ ಚ ಧಾರಯ ಮಾಂ ದೇವಿ ಪವಿತ್ರಂ ಕುರು ಚಾಸನಮ್ (ಸ್ಥಂಡಿಲಮ್)
Meaning 141
Oh! Mother earth you have held the people and Oh! Goddess (Earth) you
are held by Sri Vishnu; you hold me and purify the place I sit..
%E141 Word Meanings 141;
ಪೃಥ್ವಿ = of the world or earth;
ತ್ವಯಾ = by you;
ಧೃತಾ = having borne or worn; the female one who is bearing or wearing;
ಲೋಕಾ = of the worlds; the people;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ತ್ವಂ = you;
ವಿಷ್ಣುನಾ = by Vishnu;
ಧೃತಾ = having borne or worn; the female one who is bearing or wearing;
ತ್ವಂ = you;
ಚ = and;
ಧಾರಯ = take the form; bear or wear;
ಮಾಂ = me;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ಪವಿತ್ರಂ = sacred one;
ಕುರು = do;
ಆಸನಮ್ = seat;
ಸ್ಥಂಡಿಲಮ್ = ?? ;
Shloka 142 Devi
ಶರಣಾಗತದೀನಾರ್ತಪರಿತ್ರಾಣಪರಾಯಣೇ ।
ಸರ್ವಸ್ಯಾರ್ತಿಹರೇ ದೇವಿ ನಾರಾಯಣಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 142
Oh! Goddess, who is part of Lord viShNu and Shiva(as Durga), who removes
all afflictions, and who is the saviour of all the weak and afflicted
devotees who surrender to you, I salute you..
%E142 Word Meanings 142;
ಶರಣಾಗತದೀನಾರ್ತಪರಿತ್ರಾಣಪರಾಯಣೇ = to the one dedicated to the
rescue of the surrendered, weak and afflicted (devotees);
ಸರ್ವಸ್ಯಾರ್ತಿಹರೇ = Oh! the remover of the afflictions of all;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ನಾರಾಯಣಿ = Oh! part of Narayana also of Shiva as Durga;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು = let there be my or our bowing or salutation;
ತೇ = to you or your (here:poss.);
Shloka 143 Devi
ಕಾತ್ಯಾಯನ್ಯೈ ಚ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ । ಕನ್ಯಕುಮಾರ್ಯೈ ಧೀಮಹಿ ।
ತನ್ನೋ ದುರ್ಗಾ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 143
This is my offering to the goddess kAtyAyini .
I meditate to this virgin goddess.
Let that durgA, (who can be approached only by great penance) inspire me..
%E143 Word Meanings 143;
ಕಾತ್ಯಾಯನ್ಯೈ = to the goddess Katyayini;
ಚ = and;
ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ = offering;
ಕನ್ಯಕುಮಾರ್ಯೈ = to goddess Durga;
ಧೀಮಹಿ = May meditate;
ತನ್ನೋ = ?? ;
ದುರ್ಗಾ = goddess Durga (one who can be approached or realised with
great difficulty e.g. `durgaH’ meaning a fort );
ಪ್ರಚೋದಯತ್ = induces; activates;
Shloka 144 Devi
ದುರ್ಗೇ ಸ್ಮೃತಾ ಹರಸಿ ಭೀತಿಮಶೇಷಜನ್ತೋಃ
ಸ್ವಸ್ಥ್ಯೈ ಸ್ಮ್ರಿತಾ ಮತಿಮತೀವ ಶುಭಾಂ ದದಾಸಿ ।
ದಾರಿದ್ರ್ಯದುಃಖ ಭಯಹಾರಿಣೀ ಕಾ ತ್ಯದನ್ಯಾ
ಸರ್ವೋಪಕಾರ ಕರಣಾಯ ಸದಾದ್ರಚಿತ್ತಾ ।
ಓಂ ದುಂ ದುರ್ಗಾಯೈ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 144
Adorations to Goddess Durga!
O Mother Durga! Whoever remembers you during a difficult situation,
he is freed from all forms of fear. When called to mind by those who
are in a healthy condition, you grant them a pure intellect. Who is there
but you — the dispeller of poverty, pain and fear. Whose heart is ever
compassionate for doing good to everyone!.
%E144 Word Meanings 144;
ದುರ್ಗೇ = Oh! Durga!;
ಸ್ಮೃತಾ = remembered thing;
ಹರಸಿ = You destroy;
ಭೀತಿಮಶೇಷಜನ್ತೋಃ = the entire fear of the living beings, without
leaving any remainder;
ಸ್ವಸ್ಥ್ಯೈ = to the goddess who grants well being;
ಸ್ಮ್ರಿತಾ = ?? ;
ಮತಿಮತೀವ = ?? ;
ಶುಭಾಂ = the auspicious one;
ದದಾಸಿ = You give;
ದಾರಿದ್ರ್ಯದುಃಖ = difficulty or unhappiness or sorrow caused by poverty;
ಭಯಹಾರಿಣೀ = the one who removes fear;
ಕಾ = who;
ತ್ಯದನ್ಯಾ = ?? ;
ಸರ್ವೋಪಕಾರ = helping all; in favour of all;
ಕರಣಾಯ = for the sense organ;
ಸದಾದ್ರಚಿತ್ತಾ = ?? ;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ದುಂ = ?? ;
ದುರ್ಗಾಯೈ = to goddess DurgA;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 145 Devi
ಸರ್ವಸ್ವರೂಪೇ ಸರ್ವೇಶೇ ಸರ್ವಶಕ್ತಿ ಸಮನ್ವಿತೇ ।
ಭಯೇಭ್ಯಸ್ತ್ರಾಹಿ ನೋ ದೇವಿ ದುರ್ಗೇ ದೇವಿ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 145
Oh Goddess of all Godesses, you are one who takes many forms, who
is all powerful and worshipped by all. Oh Goddess Durga, I Salute
to you and plead with you to save and protect us from all fears..
%E145 Word Meanings 145;
ಸರ್ವಸ್ವರೂಪೇ = Oh! the one having all forms or the one having all in one’s form;
ಸರ್ವೇಶೇ = to all;
ಸರ್ವಶಕ್ತಿ = the all powerful;
ಸಮನ್ವಿತೇ = when followed;
ಭಯೇಭ್ಯಸ್ತ್ರಾಹಿ = Save or protect from fears;
ನೋ = us or to us or ours;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ದುರ್ಗೇ = Oh! Durga!;
ದೇವಿ = Oh! goddess;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Salutations unto Thee;
Shloka 146 Benediction
ಸರ್ವೇ ಭವಂತು ಸುಖಿನಃ ಸರ್ವೇ ಸಂತು ನಿರಾಮಯಾಃ ।
ಸರ್ವೇ ಭದ್ರಾಣಿ ಪಶ್ಯಂತು ಮಾ ಕಶ್ಚಿದ್ ದುಃಖಭಾಗ್ಭವೇತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 146
May everybody be happy, may everybody be free from disease,
may everybody see goodness, may none fall on evil days..
%E146 Word Meanings 146;
ಸರ್ವೇ = all;
ಭವಂತು = May them be so or let them be so or let them happen;
ಸುಖಿನಃ = happy people;
ಸರ್ವೇ = all;
ಸಂತು = May them be so;
ನಿರಾಮಯಾಃ = without any illness or affliction or disease;
ಸರ್ವೇ = all;
ಭದ್ರಾಣಿ = good or auspicious things; those which end in happiness or welfare;
ಪಶ್ಯಂತು = let them see;
ಮಾ = do not;
ಕಃ = who;
ಚಿದ್ = thought; intelligence; consciousness part of the mind;
ದುಃಖಭಾಗ್ಭವೇತ್ = would become a partaker of sorrow;
Shloka 147 Benediction
ಓಂ ಸಹ ನಾವವತು । ಸಹ ನೌಭುನಕ್ತು ।
ಸಹವೀರ್ಯಂ ಕರವಾವಹೈ ।
ತೇಜಸ್ವಿ ನಾವಧೀತಮಸ್ತು । ಮಾ ವಿದ್ವಿಷಾವಹೈ ।
ಓಂ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 147
Om! May the Lord protect us, may he cause us to enjoy,
may we exert together, may our studies be thorough
and faithful, may we never quarrel with each other.
Om Peace Peace Peace..
%E147 Word Meanings 147;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಸಹ = along with; together;
ನಾವವತು = ?? ;
ಸಹ = along with; together;
ನೌ = ?? ;
ಭುನಕ್ತು = let one protect or save or nourish;
ಸಹವೀರ್ಯಂ = along with strength;
ಕರವಾವಹೈ = ?? ;
ತೇಜಸ್ವಿ = one possessing brilliance or energy; vigour or shine;
ನಾವಧೀತಮಸ್ತು = ?? ;
ಮಾ = do not;
ವಿದ್ವಿಷಾವಹೈ = quarrel; develop enmity;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಶಾಂತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾಂತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾಂತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
Shloka 148 Benediction
ಓಂ ಅಸತೋ ಮಾ ಸದ್ಗಮಯ । ತಮಸೋ ಮಾ ಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ಗಮಯ ।
ಮೃತ್ಯೋರ್ಮಾ ಅಮೃತಂ ಗಮಯ ।
ಓಂ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 148
Om Lead us from untruth to truth, from darkness to light,
from death to immortality. Om Peace Peace Peace..
%E148 Word Meanings 148;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಅಸತೋ = from untruth;
ಮಾ = do not;
ಸದ್ಗಮಯ = Reach or lead me towards the good or truth or reality;
ತಮಸೋ = from darkness;
ಮಾ = do not;
ಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ಗಮಯ = lead into the light;
ಮೃತ್ಯೋರ್ಮಾ = do not to death;
ಅಮೃತಂ = nectar;
ಗಮಯ = lead me to;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಶಾಂತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾಂತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾಂತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
Shloka 149 Benediction
ಗಣನಾಥಸರಸ್ವತೀರವಿಶುಕ್ರಬೃಹಸ್ಪತೀನ್ ।
ಪಂಚೈತಾನ್ ಸಂಸ್ಮರೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ ವೇದವಾಣೀಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಯೇ ।
Meaning 149
One who thinks of Ganesha, Sarasvati, SUrya, Shukra and
Brahaspati (these five) everyday, his word will be treated as
equal to the sayings of the vedas..
%E149 Word Meanings 149;
ಗಣನಾಥಸರಸ್ವತೀರವಿಶುಕ್ರಬೃಹಸ್ಪತೀನ್ = the chief of `gaNA’,
s, Sarasvathi, Sun, Venus and Jupiter;
ಪಂಚೈತಾನ್ = these five;
ಸಂಸ್ಮರೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ = May we remember ever;
ವೇದವಾಣೀಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಯೇ = ?? ;
Shloka 150 Benediction
ಓಂ ಭದ್ರಂ ಕರ್ಣೇಭಿಃ ಶೃಣುಯಾಮ ದೇವಾ ।
ಭದ್ರಂ ಪಶ್ಯೇಮಾಕ್ಷಭಿರ್ಯಜತ್ರಾಃ ।
ಸ್ಥಿರೈರಂಗೈಸ್ತುಷ್ಟುವಾಂಸಸ್ತನೂಭಿಃ ।
ವ್ಯಶೇಮ ದೇವಹಿತಂ ಯದಾಯುಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 150
Let us hear good things through our ears, see good things through our eyes
and do good things through our bodies and please the gods whereby our life
span may be increased..
%E150 Word Meanings 150;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಭದ್ರಂ = well-being; welfare;
ಕರ್ಣೇಭಿಃ = through the ears;
ಶೃಣುಯಾಮ = May we hear;
ದೇವಾಃ = gods;
ಭದ್ರಂ = well-being; welfare;
ಪಶ್ಯೇಮಾಕ್ಷಭಿರ್ಯಜತ್ರಾಃ = May we the maintainers of the sacred fire see with our eyes;
ಸ್ಥಿರೈರಂಗೈಸ್ತುಷ್ಟುವಾಂಸಸ್ತನೂಭಿಃ = ?? ;
ವ್ಯಶೇಮ = We may occupy; obtain; reach;
ದೇವಹಿತಂ = that which is fit for the godsthe welfare of the gods;
ಯದಾಯುಃ = that life span;
Shloka 151 Benediction
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿ ನ ಇನ್ದ್ರೋ ವೃದ್ಧಶ್ರವಾಃ ।
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿ ನಃ ಪೂಷಾ ವಿಶ್ವವೇದಾಃ ।
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿನಸ್ತಾರ್ಕ್ಷ್ಯೋ ಅರಿಷ್ಟನೇಮಿಃ ।
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿರ್ನೋ ಬೃಹಸ್ಪತಿರ್ದಧಾತು ॥ ॥
Meaning 151
May the gods Indra, PUsha, Garuda and Brihaspati bestow good things on us
and protect us..
%E151 Word Meanings 151;
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿ = well being;
ನ = NoNot; no;
ಇನ್ದ್ರೋ = indraH, chief of demigods;
ವೃದ್ಧಶ್ರವಾಃ = an epithet of Indra the chief of gods;
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿ = well being;
ನಃ = us; to us or ours;
ಪೂಷಾ = the sun;
ವಿಶ್ವವೇದಾಃ = those who know the Universe;
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿನಸ್ತಾರ್ಕ್ಷ್ಯೋ = Let Garuda grant us well-being;
ಅರಿಷ್ಟನೇಮಿಃ = one who has a perfect, healthy wheel or orb, Sun;
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿರ್ನೋ = ?? ;
ಬೃಹಸ್ಪತಿರ್ದಧಾತು = ?? ;
Shloka 152 Benediction
ಓಂ ಶಂ ನೋ ಮಿತ್ರಃ ಶಂ ವರುಣಃ । ಶಂ ನೋ ಭವತ್ವರ್ಯಮಾ ।
ಶಂ ನ ಇನ್ದ್ರೋ ಬೃಹಸ್ಪತಿಃ । ಶಂ ನೋ ವಿಷ್ಣುರುರುಕ್ರಮಃ ।
ನಮೋ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣೇ । ನಮಸ್ತೇ ವಾಯೋ । ತ್ವಮೇವ ಪ್ರತ್ಯಕ್ಷಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಸಿ ।
ತ್ವಮೇ ವಪ್ರತ್ಯಕ್ಷಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ವದಿಷ್ಯಾಮಿ । ಋತಂ ವದಿಷ್ಯಾಮಿ ।
ಸತ್ಯಂ ವದಿಷ್ಯಾಮಿ । ತನ್ಮಾಮವತು । ತದ್ವಕ್ತಾರಮವತು ।
ಅವತು ಮಾಮ್ । ಅವತು ವಕ್ತಾರಮ್ ।
ಓಂ ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 152
Be peace to us Mitra. Be peace to us Varuna. Be peace to us
Aryaman. Be peace to us Indra and Brihaspati. May far-striding Vishnu
be peace to us. Adoration to the Eternal. Adoration to thee, O
Vayu. Thou, thou art the visible Eternal and as the visible Eternal I
will declare thee. I will declare Righteousness! I will declare Truth!
May that protect me! May that protect the speaker! Yea, may it protect
me! May it protect the speaker! Yea, may it protect me! May it protect
the speaker! OM! Peace! Peace! Peace!.
%E152 Word Meanings 152;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಶಂ = good things, auspicious or propitious things; happinessLord
Ganesha, the son of Pashupati or Shiva;
ನೋ = us or to us or ours;
ಮಿತ್ರಃ = god Mitra;
ಶಂ = good things, auspicious or propitious things; happinessLord
Ganesha, the son of Pashupati or Shiva;
ವರುಣಃ = the god of water;
ಶಂ = good things, auspicious or propitious things; happinessLord
Ganesha, the son of Pashupati or Shiva;
ನೋ = us or to us or ours;
ಭವತ್ವರ್ಯಮಾ = let sun be;
ಶಂ = good things, auspicious or propitious things; happinessLord
Ganesha, the son of Pashupati or Shiva;
ನ = NoNot; no;
ಇನ್ದ್ರೋ = indraH, chief of demigods;
ಬೃಹಸ್ಪತಿಃ = the guru of the devAs and one of the nine grahAs i.eJupiter;
ಶಂ = good things, auspicious or propitious things; happinessLord
Ganesha, the son of Pashupati or Shiva;
ನೋ = us or to us or ours;
ವಿಷ್ಣುರುರುಕ್ರಮಃ = the great steps taken by Vishnu;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣೇ = to the Brahman;
ನಮಸ್ತೇ = greetings, salutations to you;
ವಾಯೋ = wind’s;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you alone; you only;
ಪ್ರತ್ಯಕ್ಷಂ = directly perceivable, before one’s very eyes;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಸಿ = Brahman, you are;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you indeed;
ಪ್ರತ್ಯಕ್ಷಂ = directly preceivable, before one’s very eyes;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ = Brahman; God;
ವದಿಷ್ಯಾಮಿ = I shall speak ; utter;
ಋತಂ = Vedic or divine truth; water; divine law; sun; seen objects;
ವದಿಷ್ಯಾಮಿ = I shall speak ; utter;
ಸತ್ಯಂ = the truth;
ವದಿಷ್ಯಾಮಿ = I shall speak ; utter;
ತನ್ಮಾಮವತು = Let that protect me;
ತದ್ವಕ್ತಾರಮವತು = Let that protect the speaker;
ಅವತು = May or let god or someone protect meprotect; save;
ಮಾಂ = me;
ಅವತು = May or let god or someone protect meprotect; save;
ವಕ್ತಾರಂ = the speaker;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
Shloka 153 Benediction
ಪುನರಪಿ ಜನನಂ ಪುನರಪಿ ಮರಣಂ
ಪುನರಪಿ ಜನನೀ ಜಠರೇ ಶಯನಮ್ ।
ಇಹ ಸಂಸಾರೇ ಬಹುದುಸ್ತಾರೇ
ಕೃಪಯಾಽಪಾರೇ ಪಾಹಿ ಮುರಾರೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 153
Born again, death again, again to stay in the mother’s womb !
It is indeed hard to cross this boundless ocean of samsAra. Oh
Murari ! Redeem me through Thy mercy..
%E153 Word Meanings 153;
ಪುನರಪಿ = again and again;
ಜನನಂ = the birth;
ಪುನರಪಿ = again and again;
ಮರಣಂ = death;
ಪುನರಪಿ = again and again;
ಜನನೀ = mother;
ಜಠರೇ = in the mouth;
ಶಯನಂ = the bed;
ಇಹ = here; in this world;
ಸಂಸಾರೇ = in this world or worldly life;
ಬಹುದುಸ್ತಾರೇ = in the one which is difficult to cross;
ಕೃಪಯಾಽಪಾರೇ = Oh! the one with unbounded compassion;
ಪಾಹಿ = protect; save;
ಮುರಾರೇ = Oh! the enemy of Mura demon, Vishnu or Krishna;
Shloka 154 Benediction
ಆರೋಗ್ಯಃ ಪ್ರದದಾತು ನೋ ದಿನಕರಃ ಚನ್ದ್ರೋಯಶೋ ನಿರ್ಮಲಂ
ಭೂತಿಂ ಭೂಮಿಸುತಃ ಸುಧಾಂಶುತನಯಃ ಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾಂ ಗುರುರ್ಗೌರವಮ್ ।
ಕಾವ್ಯಃ ಕೋಮಲವಾಗ್ವಿಲಾಸಮತುಲಂ ಮನ್ದೋ ಮುದಂ ಸರ್ವದಾ
ರಾಹುರ್ಬಾಹು-ಬಲಂ ವಿರೋಧ-ಶಮನಂ ಕೇತುಃ ಕುಲಸ್ಯೋನ್ನತಿಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 154
Oh! May we have, health from Sun, pure glory from Moon, well-being from the son
of Earth, wisdom and glory to the teacher from the son of Moon, poetry
and uncomparable joy in soft speech from …, happiness within limits
forever from …, strength (of limbs) from RAhu, ability to overcome
opposition and the progress of the family from Ketu..
%E154 Word Meanings 154;
ಆರೋಗ್ಯಃ = good health;
ಪ್ರದದಾತು = May give me or us;
ನೋ = us or to us or ours;
ದಿನಕರಃ = the sun, the day-maker;
ಚನ್ದ್ರೋಯಶೋ = ?? ;
ನಿರ್ಮಲಂ = without any dirt or polluted materiali.e. pure;
ಭೂತಿಂ = well-being; welfare; prosperity;
ಭೂಮಿಸುತಃ = the son of the Earth;
ಸುಧಾಂಶುತನಯಃ = the son of sudhA.nshu, moon;
ಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾಂ = conscipusness;
ಗುರುರ್ಗೌರವಂ = felicitation of teachers;
ಕಾವ್ಯಃ = poem; poetry;
ಕೋಮಲವಾಗ್ವಿಲಾಸಮತುಲಂ = ?? ;
ಮನ್ದೋ = dull-witted; slow;
ಮುದಂ = happiness;
ಸರ್ವದಾ = ever; always;
ರಾಹುರ್ಬಾಹು-ಬಲಂ = ?? ;
ವಿರೋಧ-ಶಮನಂ = ?? ;
ಕೇತುಃ = south Node;
ಕುಲಸ್ಯೋನ್ನತಿಂ = ?? ;
Shloka 155 Benediction
ಓಂ ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಂ ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿರ್ಭವತು । ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಂ ಶಾನ್ತಿರ್ಭವತು ।
ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಂ ಪೂರ್ಣಂ ಭವತು । ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಂ ಮಂಗಲಂ ಭವತು ।
ಸರ್ವೇ ಭವನ್ತು ಸುಖಿನಃ ಸರ್ವೇ ಸನ್ತು ನಿರಾಮಯಾಃ ।
ಸರ್ವೇ ಭದ್ರಾಣಿ ಪಶ್ಯನ್ತು ಮಾ ಕಶ್ಚಿದ್ ದುಃಖ ಭಾಗ್ಭವೇತ್ ।
ಓಂ ಆನನ್ದ । ಓಂ ಆನನ್ದ । ಓಂ ಆನನ್ದ ॥ ॥
Meaning 155
May Auspiciousness be unto all!
May Peace be unto all!
May Fullness be unto all!
May Prosperity be unto all!
May all be happy! May all be free of diseases!
May all see what is good! May no one suffer from misery!
OM Bliss! Bliss! Bliss!.
%E155 Word Meanings 155;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಂ = all people’s;
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿರ್ಭವತು = Let there be well-being;
ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಂ = all people’s;
ಶಾನ್ತಿರ್ಭವತು = Let there be peace.;
ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಂ = all people’s;
ಪೂರ್ಣಂ = full of; complete; infinite; whole; undivided;
ಭವತು = Let or may it be so; let or may it happen.;
ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಂ = all people’s;
ಮಂಗಲಂ = auspiciousness; welfare; well-being; good things;
ಭವತು = Let or may it be so; let or may it happen.;
ಸರ್ವೇ = all;
ಭವನ್ತು = Let them be so or let them happen. May they happen.;
ಸುಖಿನಃ = happy people;
ಸರ್ವೇ = all;
ಸನ್ತು = Let them be;
ನಿರಾಮಯಾಃ = without any illness or affliction or disease;
ಸರ್ವೇ = all;
ಭದ್ರಾಣಿ = good or auspicious things; those which end in happiness or welfare;
ಪಶ್ಯನ್ತು = let them see;
ಮಾ = do not;
ಕಃ = who;
ಚಿದ್ = thought; intelligence; consciousness part of the mind;
ದುಃಖ = sorrowful; unhappy;
ಭಾಗ್ಭವೇತ್ = Let one become a beneficiary or partaker or shareholder
of the fortune etc.;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಆನನ್ದ = joy; delight; happiness;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಆನನ್ದ = joy; delight; happiness;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಆನನ್ದ = joy; delight; happiness;
Shloka 156 Benediction
ಓಂ ವಿಶ್ವಾನಿ ದೇವ ಸವಿತರ್ದುರಿತಾನಿ ಪರಾಸುವ ।
ಯದ್ ಭದ್ರಂ ತನ್ನು ಆಸುವ ॥ ॥
Meaning 156
Aum! Oh Savitr (Sun)! Lord of the Universe, remove our defects;
Bring whatever is auspicious to us..
%E156 Word Meanings 156;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ವಿಶ್ವಾನಿ = literally: the worlds or Universe;
ದೇವ = Oh! god Oh! God!;
ಸವಿತರ್ದುರಿತಾನಿ = Oh! suryanarayan, the sins;
ಪರಾಸುವ = bless us after removing sins;
ಯದ್ = That which;
ಭದ್ರಂ = well-being; welfare;
ತನ್ನು = ?? ;
ಆಸುವ = grant ; bless one with;
Shloka 157 Benediction
ಓಂ ತಚ್ಚಕ್ಷುರ್ದೇವಹಿತಂ ಪುರಸ್ತಾಚ್ಛ್ಕಮುಚ್ಚರತ್ ।
ಪಶ್ಯೇಮ ಶರದಃ ಶತಂ ಜೀವೇಮ ಶರದಃ ಶತಂ
ಶೃಣುಯಾಮ ಶರದಃ ಶತಂ ಪ್ರಬ್ರವಾಮ ಶರದಃ ಶತಂ
ಅದೀನಾಃ ಸ್ಯಾಂ ಶರದಃ ಶತಂ ಭೂಯಶ್ಚ ಶರದಃ ಶತಾತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 157
OM! That bright eye (in the form of the Sun) is high in front of us.
(With that eye as our guide) Let us see (properly) for hundred years, live for
hundred years, hear (properly) for hundred years, speak (properly) for
hundred years, be independent for hundred years, and again have all
these for hundred years..
%E157 Word Meanings 157;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ತಚ್ಚಕ್ಷುರ್ದೇವಹಿತಂ = that Sun which is like eyes overseeing the welfare of the gods;
ಪುರಸ್ತಾಚ್ಛ್ಕಮುಚ್ಚರತ್ = ?? ;
ಪಶ್ಯೇಮ = let us see;
ಶರದಃ = autumn seasons;;
ಶತಂ = cardinal number 100;
ಜೀವೇಮ = let us live;
ಶರದಃ = autumn seasons;;
ಶತಂ = cardinal number 100;
ಶೃಣುಯಾಮ = May we hear;
ಶರದಃ = autumn seasons;;
ಶತಂ = cardinal number 100;
ಪ್ರಬ್ರವಾಮ = May we be talking;
ಶರದಃ = autumn seasons;;
ಶತಂ = cardinal number 100;
ಅದೀನಾಃ = those who are not poor or humble or in a miserable plight;
ಸ್ಯಾಂ = ?? ;
ಶರದಃ = autumn seasons;;
ಶತಂ = cardinal number 100;
ಭ್ರಯಃ = ?? ;
ಚ = and;
ಶರದಃ = autumn seasons;;
ಶತಾತ್ = from 100;
Shloka 158 Benediction
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿ ಪ್ರಜಾಭ್ಯಃ ಪರಿಪಾಲಯನ್ತಾಮ್ ।
ನ್ಯಾಯೇನ ಮಾರ್ಗೇಣ ಮಹೀಂ ಮಹೀಶಾಮ್ ।
ಗೋ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣೇಭ್ಯಃ ಶುಭಮಸ್ತು ನಿತ್ಯಂ ।
ಲೋಕಾಃ ಸಮಸ್ತಾಃ ಸುಖಿನೋ ಭವಂತು ॥ ॥
Meaning 158
Let the subjects be governed and nourished by the rulers, who
follow a path of justice. Let the cattle and the righteous
people (brAhmana) have goodness and let all people be happy..
%E158 Word Meanings 158;
ಸ್ವಸ್ತಿ = well being;
ಪ್ರಜಾಭ್ಯಃ = all the people or subjects;
ಪರಿಪಾಲಯನ್ತಾಂ = the protectors or rulers;
ನ್ಯಾಯೇನ = lawful;
ಮಾರ್ಗೇಣ = through the road or street or route;
ಮಹೀಂ = the earth; the world;
ಮಹೀಶಾಂ = the ruler of the world or earth;
ಗೋ = cow;
ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣೇಭ್ಯಃ = Brahmins;
ಶುಭಮಸ್ತು = Let auspiciousness be there;
ನಿತ್ಯಂ = ever; permanent;
ಲೋಕಾಃ = the worlds; the people;
ಸಮಸ್ತಾಃ = all; the entire;
ಸುಖಿನೋ = happy people;
ಭವಂತು = May them be so or let them be so or let them happen;
Shloka 159 Benediction
ಕಾಲೇ ವರ್ಷನ್ತು ಪರ್ಜನ್ಯಃ ಪೃಥಿವೀ ಶಸ್ಯಶಾಲಿನೀ ।
ದೇಶೋಯಂ ಕ್ಷೋಭರಹಿತಾಃ ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣಾಃ ಸಂತು ನಿರ್ಭಯಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 159
Let the rains shower in time, Let the earth brim with food grains,
Let this country be full of auspiciousness and be free from
agitation and affliction, let the righteous people be free from
fear..
%E159 Word Meanings 159;
ಕಾಲೇ = in time;
ವರ್ಷನ್ತು = Let them rain;
ಪರ್ಜನ್ಯಃ = rain;
ಪೃಥಿವೀ = the world; the earth;
ಸಸ್ಯಶಾಲಿನೀ = the mistress of corn or foodgrains; may refer to earth;
ದೇಶೋಯಂ = this country;
ಕ್ಷೋಭರಹಿತಾಃ = one free from affliction or agitation;
ಬ್ರಾಹ್ಮಣಾಃ = the Brahmin community; certain specified portions of the Vedas;
ಸಂತು = May them be so;
ನಿರ್ಭಯಃ = fearless;
Shloka 160 Benediction
ಅಪಕ್ರಾಮನ್ತು ಭೂತಾನಿ ಪಿಶಾಚಾಃ ಸರ್ವತೋದಿಶಮ್ ।
ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಮವಿರೋಧೇನ ಯಜ್ಞಕರ್ಮ ಸಮಾರಭೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 160
Let the (evil) beings and non-beings depart in all directions,
let us begin the worship without any obstacles..
%E160 Word Meanings 160;
ಅಪಕ್ರಾಮನ್ತು = May we be averse to or abhor;
ಭೂತಾನಿ = ?? ;
ಪಿಶಾಚಾಃ = the ogres; spirits; ghosts;
ಸರ್ವತೋದಿಶಂ = in all directions;
ಸರ್ವೇಷಾಮ್ = ?? ;
ಅವಿರೋಧೇನ = without opposition, smoothly;
ಯಜ್ಞಕರ್ಮ = activity relating to sacrifice;
ಸಮಾರಭೇ = started well;
Shloka 161 Benediction
ಅಗ್ನಿಂ ಪ್ರಜ್ವಾಲಿತಂ ವನ್ದೇ ಜಾತವೇದಂ ಹುತಾಶನಮ್ ।
ಹಿರಣ್ಯಮನಲಂ ವನ್ದೇ ಸಮೃದ್ಧಂ ವಿಶ್ವತೋಮುಖಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 161
I salute Agni–the lighted one; Agni–the knower of all;
Agni–the golden one; Agni–full of wealth and seer of the world..
%E161 Word Meanings 161;
ಅಗ್ನಿಂ = fire or the god of fire;
ಪ್ರಜ್ವಾಲಿತಂ = ?? ;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಜಾತವೇದಂ = the one who knows the Vedas;
ಹುತಾಶನಂ = the fire-god;
ಹಿರಣ್ಯಮನಲಂ = the golden-hued fire;
ವನ್ದೇ = I worship; bow;
ಸಮೃದ್ಧಂ = the one with riches or prosperity;
ವಿಶ್ವತೋಮುಖಂ = having the face on all sides of the Universe;
Shloka 162 Benediction
ಶ್ರದ್ಧಾಂ ಮೇಧಾಂ ಯಶಃ ಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾಂ ವಿದ್ಯಾಂ ಬುದ್ಧಿಂ ಶ್ರಿಯಂ ಬಲಮ್ ।
ಆಯುಷ್ಯಂ ತೇಜ ಆರೋಗ್ಯಂ ದೇಹಿ ಮೇ ಹವ್ಯವಾಹನ ॥ ॥
Meaning 162
Oh! Messenger (Agni) give me faith, wisdom, glory, understanding,
learning, intellect, wealth, power, longetivity, lusture, and health..
%E162 Word Meanings 162;
ಶ್ರದ್ಧಾಂ = faith; dedication; belief;
ಮೇಧಾಂ = intellect; intelligence; also Sarasvati the goddess of learning;
ಯಶಃ = fame; reputation;
ಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾಂ = conscipusness;
ವಿದ್ಯಾಂ = knowledge;
ಬುದ್ಧಿಂ = intellect; intelligence;
ಶ್ರಿಯಂ = Goddess LakShmi; wealth; prosperity;
ಬಲಂ = A lad or son;
ಆಯುಷ್ಯಂ = promoting longevity;
ತೇಜ = power; strength; body’s lustre or shine; firepower; sharpness;
ಆರೋಗ್ಯಂ = good health;
ದೇಹಿ = Give;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ಹವ್ಯವಾಹನ = ?? ;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ನಮ = mine; my;
ಇತಿ = thusthus;
Shloka 163 Navagraha
ಆದಿತ್ಯಾಯ ಸೋಮಾಯ ಮಂಗಲಾಯ ಬುಧಾಯ ಚ ।
ಗುರು ಶುಕ್ರ ಶನಿಭ್ಯಶ್ಚ ರಾಹವೇಕೇತವೇ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 163
Salutations to the navagrahAs, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury,
Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu..
%E163 Word Meanings 163;
ಆದಿತ್ಯಾಯ = to the sun;
ಸೋಮಾಯ = to the god soma;
ಮಂಗಲಾಯ = for good; welfare; well-being or for the planet Mangal;
ಬುಧಾಯ = by Budha;
ಚ = and;
ಗುರು = teacher (refers to spiritual teacher), the preceptor;
ಶುಕ್ರ = bright; radiant; white; of Venus;
ಶನಿಭ್ಯಃ = to Shani and others;
ಚ = and;
ರಾಹವೇ = to rAhU, north Node;
ಕೇತವೇ = to ketu, south Node;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 164 Sun
ಓಂ ಧ್ಯೇಯಃ ಸದಾ ಸವಿತೃಮಂಡಲ ಮಧ್ಯವರ್ತಿ ।
ನಾರಾಯಣಃ ಸರಸಿಜಾಸನ್ಸಂನಿವಿಷ್ಟಃ ।
ಕೇಯೂರವಾನ ಮಕರಕುಂಡಲವಾನ ಕಿರೀಟೀ ।
ಹಾರೀ ಹಿರಣ್ಮಯವಪುರ್ಧೃತಶಂಖಚಕ್ರಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 164
OM! meditate always on the centre of the solar orb, the (seat of) Narayan with
the lotus, with a bracelet, a crocodile-earring, a crown, an
attractive golden body and a chakra..
%E164 Word Meanings 164;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and u;
and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಧ್ಯೇಯಃ = the one worthy of meditation;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ಸವಿತೃಮಂಡಲ = the orb of the sun;
ಮಧ್ಯವರ್ತಿ = that which is present in the middle;
ನಾರಾಯಣಃ = Vishnu;
ಸರಸಿಜಾಸನ್ಸಂಇವಿಷ್ಟಃ = ?? ;
ಕೇಯೂರವಾನ = ?? ;
ಮಕರಕುಂಡಲವಾನ = ?? ;
ಕಿರೀಟೀ = ?? ;
ಹಾರೀ = that which attracts;
ಹಿರಣ್ಮಯವಪುರ್ಧೃತಶಂಖಚಕ್ರಃ = ?? ;
Shloka 165 Sun
ಓಂ ಮಿತ್ರಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ರವಯೇ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಸೂರ್ಯಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಭಾನವೇ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಖಗಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಪೂಷ್ಣೇ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಹಿರಣ್ಯಗರ್ಭಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಮರೀಚಯೇ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಆದಿತ್ಯಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಸವಿತ್ರೇ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಅರ್ಕಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಭಾಸ್ಕರಾಯ ನಮಃ ।
ಓಂ ಶ್ರೀಸವಿತೃಸೂರ್ಯನಾರಾಯಣಾಯ ನಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 165
OM! Salutations to Mitra; OM! Salutations to Ravi; OM! Salutations to
Surya; OM! Salutations to Bhanu; OM! Salutations to Khaga; OM!
Salutations to Pushana; OM! Salutations to Hiranyagarbha; OM!
Salutations to Marichi; OM! Salutations to Aditya; OM! Salutations to
Savitri; OM! Salutations to Arka; OM! Salutations to Bhaskar; OM!
Salutations to Savitri-Suryanarayana..
%E165 Word Meanings 165;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಮಿತ್ರಾಯ = to Mitra or a friend;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ರವಯೇ = to the sun;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಸೂರ್ಯಾಯ = to Surya;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಭಾನವೇ = to the sun;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಖಗಾಯ = ?? ;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಪೂಷ್ಣೇ = to the Sun, the nourisher;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಹಿರಣ್ಯಗರ್ಭಾಯ = to the one having a golden womb, Sun or Vishnu;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಮರೀಚಯೇ = to Marichi;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಆದಿತ್ಯಾಯ = to the sun;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಸವಿತ್ರೇ = Oh! suryanarayan!;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಅರ್ಕಾಯ = to sun god;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಭಾಸ್ಕರಾಯ = to the sun;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಶ್ರೀಸವಿತೃಸೂರ್ಯನಾರಾಯಣಾಯ = to the venerable sun thro’ whom the Trinity manifests;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
Shloka 166 Sun
ಆದಿತ್ಯಸ್ಯ ನಮಸ್ಕಾರಾನ್ ಯೇ ಕುರ್ವನ್ತಿ ದಿನೇ ದಿನೇ ।
ಜನ್ಮಾನ್ತರಸಹಸ್ರೇಷು ದಾರಿದ್ರ್ಯಂ ದೋಷ ನಾಶತೇ ।
ಅಕಾಲಮೃತ್ಯು ಹರಣಂ ಸರ್ವವ್ಯಾಧಿ ವಿನಾಶನಮ್ ।
ಸೂರ್ಯಪಾದೋದಕಂ ತೀರ್ಥಂ ಜಠರೇ ಧಾರಯಾಮ್ಯಹಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 166
Who do Surya-namaskar (the yogic Sun asana) everyday, their defect of
poverty is destroyed for a hundred births. I hold in my mouth the holy
water which removes all diseases and untimely death..
%E166 Word Meanings 166;
ಆದಿತ್ಯಸ್ಯ = ?? ;
ನಮಸ್ಕಾರಾನ್ = bowing; respects;
ಯೇ = they who;
ಕುರ್ವನ್ತಿ = do;
ದಿನೇ = during the day;
ದಿನೇ = during the day;
ಜನ್ಮಾನ್ತರಸಹಸ್ರೇಷು = in the thousands of previous births;
ದಾರಿದ್ರ್ಯಂ = poverty;
ದೋಷ = defective; sinful;
ನಾಶತೇ = destroys;
ಅಕಾಲಮೃತ್ಯು = at (M.nom.) untimely death;
ಹರಣಂ = the act of removal or destruction;
ಸರ್ವವ್ಯಾಧಿ = all kinds of diseases and illnesses;
ವಿನಾಶನಂ = the one who destroys;
ಸೂರ್ಯಪಾದೋದಕಂ = the water offered at the feet of the sun;
ತೀರ್ಥಂ = water; water body;
ಜಠರೇ = in the mouth;
ಧಾರಯಾಮ್ಯಹಂ = I wear or bear;
Shloka 167 Sun
ಭಾಸ್ಕರಾಯ ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ । ಮಹದ್ದ್ಯುತಿಕರಾಯ ಧೀಮಹಿ ।
ತನ್ನೋ ಆದಿತ್ಯಃ ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 167
This is my offering to the Sun .
I meditate to the one who illumines greatly.
Let that Sun God inspire me..
%E167 Word Meanings 167;
ಭಾಸ್ಕರಾಯ = to the sun;
ವಿದ್ಮಹೇ = offering;
ಮಹದ್ದ್ಯುತಿಕರಾಯ = to the one who illumines greatly;
ಧೀಮಹಿ = May meditate;
ತನ್ನೋ = ?? ;
ಆದಿತ್ಯಃ = ?? ;
ಪ್ರಚೋದಯಾತ್ = inspire; kindle; urge; induce;;
Shloka 168 Ganga
ಗಂಗೇಚ ಯಮುನೇ ಚೈವ ಗೋದಾವರೀ ಸರಸ್ವತೀ ।
ನರ್ಮದಾ ಸಿಂಧು ಕಾವೇರೀ ಜಲೇಽಸ್ಮಿನ್ ಸನ್ನಿಧಂ ಕುರು ॥ ॥
Meaning 168
Oh! (holy rivers) Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Sarasvati, Narmada, Sindhu,
and Kaveri, please be present in this water..
%E168 Word Meanings 168;
ಗಂಗೇ = Oh! the Ganges river (as goddess);
ಯಮುನೇ = Oh! the Yamuna river (as goddess);
ಚೈವ = and like;
ಗೋದಾವರೀ = river godavari (as goddess);
ಸರಸ್ವತೀ = goddess of knowledge known by this name (as goddess);
ನರ್ಮದಾ = river Narmada (as goddess);
ಸಿಂಧು = of the sea;
ಕಾವೇರೀ = river kaveri (as goddess);
ಜಲೇಽಸ್ಮಿನ್ = in this water;
ಸನ್ನಿಧಂ = near, close or in the presence;
ಕುರು = do;
Shloka 169 Ganga
ನಮಾಮಿ ಗಂಗೇ ತವ ಪಾದಪಂಕಜಂ
ಸುರಾಸುರೈರ್ವನ್ದಿತದಿವ್ಯರೂಪಮ್ ।
ಭುಕ್ತಿಂ ಚ ಮುಕ್ತಿಂ ಚ ದದಾಸಿ ನಿತ್ಯಂ
ಭಾವಾನುಸಾರೇಣ ಸದಾ ನರಾಣಾಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 169
Salutations to the lotus feet of Ganga. Your divine form is worshipped
by Suras and Asuras. You give objects of enjoyment and salvation everyday
depending on the level of devotion and attitude of men..
%E169 Word Meanings 169;
ನಮಾಮಿ = I bow; salute; pay my respects;
ಗಂಗೇ = Oh! gangA!;
ತವ = your;
ಪಾದಪಂಕಜಂ = the lotus feet;
ಸುರಾಸುರೈರ್ವನ್ದಿತದಿವ್ಯರೂಪಂ = the divine form worshipped by the gods and demons;
ಭುಕ್ತಿಂ = Eating and worldy enjoyments;
ಚ = and;
ಮುಕ್ತಿಂ = liberation;
ಚ = and;
ದದಾಸಿ = You give;
ನಿತ್ಯಂ = ever; permanent;
ಭಾವಾನುಸಾರೇಣ = acoording to one’s attitude or thought;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ನರಾಣಾಂ = men’s;
Shloka 170 Ganga
ಗಂಗಾ ಗಂಗೇತಿ ಯೋ ಬ್ರೂಯಾತ್ ಯೋಜನಾನಾ ಶತೈರಪಿ ।
ಮುಚ್ಯತೇ ಸರ್ವಪಾಪೇಭ್ಯೋ ವಿಷ್ಣುಲೋಕಂ ಸಗಚ್ಛತಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 170
One who utters ‘Ganga, Gange’ one hundred times will be rid of all sins
and reach the lotus feet of the Lord..
%E170 Word Meanings 170;
ಗಂಗಾ = the river Ganges;
ಗಂಗೇತಿ = uttering thus:’gange!’;
ಯೋ = He who;
ಬ್ರೂಯಾತ್ = Let it be said; let us say;
ಯೋಜನಾನಾ = at (N.poss.pl.) of various counts of Yojana approximately 8-9 miles;
ಶತೈರಪಿ = even after 100;
ಮುಚ್ಯತೇ = is liberated or freed;
ಸರ್ವಪಾಪೇಭ್ಯೋ = from all the sins;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಲೋಕಂ = Vishnu’s abode or world;
ಸಗಚ್ಛತಿ = He goes;
Shloka 171 Morning
ಕರಾಗ್ರೇ ವಸತೇ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಃ ಕರಮಧ್ಯೇ ಸರಸ್ವತೀ । ಕರಮೂಲೇ ಸ್ಥಿರಾ ಗೌರೀ
ಕರಮೂಲೇ ತು ಗೋವಿನ್ದಃ ಪ್ರಭಾತೇ ಕರದರ್ಶನಮ್ ॥ ॥ ಮಂಗಲಂ ಜ್ಕರದರ್ಶನಮ್
Meaning 171
Goddess LakShmI dwells at the beginning of the hand.
In the center of the palm resides Sarasvati, the Goddess
of wisdom. At the base of the palm is Govinda, the
Lord of the universe. Hence, one should look and meditate on
the hand early in the morning..
%E171 Word Meanings 171;
ಕರಾಗ್ರೇ = at the beginning of the hand;
ವಸತೇ = one lives; dwells;
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಃ = Goddess Laxmi;
ಕರಮಧ್ಯೇ = in the middle of the hand;
ಸರಸ್ವತೀ = Oh! sarasvati ; goddesss of knowledge;
ಕರಮೂಲೇ = at the root of the hand;
ತು = but; on the other hand;
ಗೋವಿನ್ದಃ = the cowherd boy Krishna;
ಪ್ರಭಾತೇ = in the early morning;
ಕರದರ್ಶನಂ = the sight of the hand; looking at the hand;
Shloka 172 Morning
ಅಹಲ್ಯಾ ದ್ರೌಪದೀ ಸೀತಾ ತಾರಾ ಮನ್ದೋದರೀ ತಥಾ ।
ಪಂಚಕನ್ಯಾ ಸ್ಮರೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ ಮಹಾಪಾತಕನಾಶನಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 172
Let us remember the five ladies (daughters)
ahalyA, draupadI, sItA, tArA, mandodarI
regularly as their character can provide strength
to get rid of sins and ill feelings..
%E172 Word Meanings 172;
ಅಹಲ್ಯಾ = Sage Gautama’s wife or name of a female who layed
dormant/inactive till Ram motivated her by his divine touch;
ದ್ರೌಪದೀ = wife of the `PaNDavAs’;;
ಸೀತಾ = Rama’s wife;
ತಾರಾ = wife of Vali, Devi (Tantric);
ಮನ್ದೋದರೀ = wife of Ravana;
ತಥಾ = like that (cf. yathA tathA);
ಪಂಚಕನ್ಯಾ = five girls;
ಸ್ಮರೇತ್ = remember;
ನಿತ್ಯಂ = always, constant;
ಮಹಾಪಾತಕನಾಶನಂ = that which destroys great sins;
Shloka 173 Morning
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಮುರಾರಿಸ್ತ್ರಿಪುರಾಂತಕಾರೀ
ಭಾನುಶಶೀ ಭೂಮಿಸುತೋ ಬುಧಶ್ಚ ।
ಗುರುಶ್ಚ ಶುಕ್ರಶ್ಚ ಶನಿ ರಾಹು ಕೇತವಃ
ಕುರ್ವಂತು ಸರ್ವೇ ಮಮ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 173
Brahma, Murari, Shiva, Sun, Moon, Mangal , Budha, Guru, Shukra,
Shani, Rahu and Ketu – may all of them make mine a good morning..
%E173 Word Meanings 173;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಮುರಾರಿಸ್ತ್ರಿಪುರಾಂತಕಾರೀ = The Trinity of gods i.e. Brahma,
Mura’s enemyi.e Vishnu and the destroyer of the three cities i.e. Shiva;
ಭಾನುಶಶೀ = the sun and the moon;
ಭೂಮಿಸುತೋ = same as bhUmisutaH i.e the son of the Earth;
ಬುಧಃ = god or planet Mercury or enlightened person;
ಚ = and;
ಗುರುಃ = teacher (refers to spiritual teacher), the preceptor;
ಚ = and;
ಶುಕ್ರಃ = the bright or white one; also refers to the planet Venus
and Shukracharya, the demons’ preceptor;
ಚ = and;
ಶನಿ = Planet Saturn; one of the 9 Grahas; Saturday;
ರಾಹು = one of the Navagrahas `Rahu’;
ಕೇತವಃ = Ketu, south Node;
ಕುರ್ವಂತು = ?? ;
ಸರ್ವೇ = all;
ಮಮ = mine; mymy; mine;
ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಂ = good morning;
Shloka 174 Morning
ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠೋತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ ಗೋವಿಂದ ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ ಗರುಡಧ್ವಜ ।
ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ ಕಮಲಾಕಾನ್ತ ತ್ರೈಲೋಕ್ಯಂ ಮಂಗಲಂ ಕುರು ॥ ॥
Meaning 174
Awake Awake, O Govinda, Awake, the One with the flag with Garuda ensign,
Awake the beloved of LakShmi, Bless for the welfare of the three worlds..
%E174 Word Meanings 174;
ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠೋತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ = Arise! Arise!;
ಗೋವಿಂದ = A name of kRiShNa, Govinda, the cowherd boy;
ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ = Arise; rise or get up;
ಗರುಡಧ್ವಜ = Oh! the one having `GaruDa’ eagle-like bird as the Flag Emblem;
ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ = Arise; rise or get up;
ಕಮಲಾಕಾನ್ತ = oh! consort of kamala or LakShmi;
ತ್ರೈಲೋಕ್ಯಂ = belonging to the three worlds;
ಮಂಗಲಂ = auspiciousness; welfare; well-being; good things;
ಕುರು = do;
Shloka 175 Morning
ಪ್ರಾತಃ ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ ಹೃದಿ ಸಂಸ್ಫುರದಾತ್ಮತತ್ತ್ವಂ
ಸಚ್ಚಿತ್ಸುಖಂ ಪರಮಹಂಸಗತಿಂ ತುರೀಯಮ್ ।
ಯತ್ಸ್ವಪನಜಾಗರಸುಷುಪ್ತಮವೈತಿ ನಿತ್ಯಂ
ತದ್ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ನಿಷ್ಕಲಮಹಂ ನ ಚ ಭೂತಸಂಘಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 175
Early in the morning, I meditate upon the intrinsic principle —
the Self that shines in the heart; Who is Existence, Knowledge and
Bliss Absolute; Who is attained by Paramahansas (those who follow
the path of renunciation). Who is the fourth (transcending the
three states), Who is the Eternal Knower of the three states —
waking, dream and deep sleep; That taintless Brahman I am. I am
not this physical body composed of elements..
%E175 Word Meanings 175;
ಪ್ರಾತಃ = in the morning;
ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ = I remember;
ಹೃದಿ = in the heart;
ಸಂಸ್ಫುರದ್ = throbbing;
ಆತ್ಮತತ್ತ್ವಂ = the truth or essence of the soul or self or spirit;
ಸಚ್ಚಿತ್ಸುಖಂ = Existence, Consciousness and Happiness;
ಪರಮಹಂಸಗತಿಂ = the goal or end or way where one attains bliss;
ತುರೀಯಂ = the 4th state;
ಯತ್ಸ್ವಪನಜಾಗರಸುಷುಪ್ತಮವೈತಿ = that which knows one’s dreaming,
wakeful and sleeping states;
ನಿತ್ಯಂ = ever; permanent;
ತದ್ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ = that Bahman;
ನಿಷ್ಕಲಮಹಂ = ?? ;
ನ = NoNot; no;
ಚ = and;
ಭೂತಸಂಘಃ = one who has the company of the ogres Shiva’s attendants;
Shloka 176 Morning
ಪ್ರಾತರ್ಭಜಾಮಿ ಮನಸಾ ವಚಸಾಮಗಮ್ಯಂ
ವಾಚೋ ವಿಭಾನ್ತಿ ನಿಖಿಲಾ ಯದನುಗ್ರಹೇಣ ।
ಯನ್ನೇತಿನೇತಿವಚನೈನಿರ್ಗಮಾ ಅವೋಚುಸ್ತಂ
ದೇವ ದೇವಮಜಂ ಅಚ್ಯುತಂ ಆಹುರಗ್ರಯಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 176
Early in the morning, I worship the Divinity who is beyond the reach
of the mind and senses, by whose grace speech manifests in its entirety.
Who is taught in scriptures as Neti (not this), not this (by a series
of negations); Who is called the Purusha (the Self), the unborn, God
of Gods, the Immutable Self, the Primeval being!.
%E176 Word Meanings 176;
ಪ್ರಾತರ್ಭಜಾಮಿ = I shall worship in the morning;
ಮನಸಾ = through the mind;
ವಚಸಾಮಗಮ್ಯಂ = the unreachable through words;
ವಾಚೋ = words; expression;
ವಿಭಾನ್ತಿ = shine;
ನಿಖಿಲಾ = all; entire;
ಯದನುಗ್ರಹೇಣ = with the grace or blessings of that;
ಯನ್ನೇತಿನೇತಿವಚನೈನಿರ್ಗಮಾ = that which emerges from the elimination
process of `not this, not this’;
ನಿಗಮಾ = veda;
ಅವೋಚುಸ್ತಂ = told him;
ದೇವ = Oh! god Oh! God!;
ದೇವಮಜಂ = the unborn God;
ಅಚ್ಯುತಂ = God `achyuta’ meaning one who does not slip or glide away;
ಆಹುರಗ್ರಯಂ = ?? ;
Shloka 177 Morning
ಪ್ರಾತರ್ನಮಾಮಿ ತಮಸಃ ಪರಮರ್ಕವರ್ಣಂ
ಪೂರ್ಣ ಸನಾತನ ಪದಂ ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮಾಖ್ಯಮ್ ।
ಯಸ್ಮಿನ್ನಿದಂ ಜಗದಶೇಷಂ ಅಶೇಷಭೂತಂ
ರಜ್ಜ್ವಾಂ ಭುಜಂಗಂ ಇವ ಪ್ರತಿಭಾಸಿತಂ ವೈ ॥ ॥
Meaning 177
Early in the morning, I adore the Supreme Self, who is beyond ignorance,
bright as the sun, in whom this entire world is superimposed like a
snake in the rope; Who is the Eternal Abode, ever full, known as
Purushottama — the best of souls..
%E177 Word Meanings 177;
ಪ್ರಾತರ್ನಮಾಮಿ = I shall bow down in the morning;
ತಮಸಃ = from darkness;
ಪರಮರ್ಕವರ್ಣಂ = ?? ;
ಪೂರ್ಣ = full; completely filled; infinite;
ಸನಾತನ = the ancient;
ಪದಂ = step ; leg; word;
ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮಾಖ್ಯಂ = said to be or known as purushottama i.e. the best among men;
ಯಸ್ಮಿನ್ನಿದಂ = in whom, this;
ಜಗದಶೇಷಂ = the world without any remainder;
ಅಶೇಷಭೂತಂ = one who existed without any remainder or without the
`seSha’ serpant god;
ರಜ್ಜ್ವಾಂ = the rope or the one with a rope;
ಭುಜಂಗಂ = the serpant;
ಇವ = like; similar to; as it were;
ಪ್ರತಿಭಾಸಿತಂ = reflected one;
ವೈ = indeed; surely;
Shloka 178 Evening
ಶುಭಂ ಕರೋತಿ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣಮಾರೋಗ್ಯಂ ಧನಸಮ್ಪದಾ ।
ಶತ್ರುಬುದ್ಧಿವಿನಾಶಾಯ ದೀಪಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 178
I prostrate to that lamp-light, which brings good, auspicious,
health, wealth and possessions, and destroys bad intellect..
%E178 Word Meanings 178;
ಶುಭಂ = auspiciousness; good endings;
ಕರೋತಿ = does;
ಕಲ್ಯಾಣಮಾರೋಗ್ಯಂ = that which is good and healthy;
ಧನಸಮ್ಪದಾ = wealth-giver;
ಶತ್ರುಬುದ್ಧಿವಿನಾಶಾಯ = for the removal of inimical feelings;
ದೀಪಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Oh! the lamp flame; Let there be our bowing to you;
Shloka 179 Evening
ದೀಪಜ್ಯೋತಿಃ ಪರಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ದೀಪಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ಜನಾರ್ದನಃ ।
ದೀಪೋ ಹರತು ಮೇ ಪಾಪಂ ದೀಪಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 179
The light of the lamp is the great Brahman – the Creator.
The light of the lamp is Vishnu – the sustainer. Let the
light destroy my sins, I salute the light of the Lamp..
%E179 Word Meanings 179;
ದೀಪಜ್ಯೋತಿಃ = the flame of the lamp;
ಪರಬ್ರಹ್ಮ = the great Brahman;
ದೀಪಜ್ಯೋತಿಃ = the flame of the lamp;
ಜನಾರ್ದನಃ = Vishnu;
ದೀಪೋ = lamp;
ಹರತು = May remove or destroy;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ಪಾಪಂ = sin;
ದೀಪಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Oh! flame of the lamp! Let there be our bowing to you;
Shloka 180 Misc
ರಾಮಸ್ಕಂದಂ ಹನೂಮಂತಂ ವೈನತೇಯಂ ವೃಕೋದರಮ್ ।
ಶಯನೇ ಸ್ಮರಣೇ ನಿತ್ಯಂ ದುಃಸ್ವಪ್ನಂ ತಸ್ಯನಶ್ಯತಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 180
At the time of sleep, the bad dreams are driven away
by constant remembrance of Rama, Subramanya, Hanuman,
Garuda, and Bheema..
%E180 Word Meanings 180;
ರಾಮಸ್ಕಂದಂ = Rama and Skandaor the leaping Rama;
ರಾಮ = Rama;
ಸ್ಕಂದಮ್ = Muruga or SubramanyaM;
ಹನೂಮಂತಂ = Hanuman;
ವೈನತೇಯಂ = the eagle Garuda, the vehicle of Vishnu lit.:the son of VinatA;
ವೃಕೋದರಂ = the long-bellyed one, Bheema;
ಶಯನೇ = in the bed;
ಸ್ಮರಣೇ = while remembering;
ನಿತ್ಯಂ = ever; permanent;
ದುಃಸ್ವಪ್ನಂ = bad dream;
ತಸ್ಯ = that person’s;
ನಶ್ಯತಿ = gets destrroyed; dies; loses;becomes destroyed; expires;
Shloka 181 Misc
ಓಂ ಪೂರ್ಣಮದಃ ಪೂರ್ಣಮಿದँ ಪೂರ್ಣಾತ್ ಪೂರ್ಣಮುದಚ್ಯತೇ ।
ಪೂರ್ಣಸ್ಯ ಪೂರ್ಣಮಾದಾಯ ಪೂರ್ಣಮೇವಾವಶಿಷ್ಯತೇ ।
ಓಂ ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 181
Om. That (supreme Brahman) is infinite, complete, and this
(conditioned Brahman) is infinite. The infinite proceeds from the infinite,
supreme Brahman. Through knowledge, taking the infinite from the
infinite, conditioned Brahman, it remains as the infinite unconditioned
Brahman alone. Om Peace, Peace, Peace! %alternate meaning
(Alternate)
OM! That is Full. This is Full. From that Full, this Full has come; when
this Full is taken from that Full It always remains Full!
Om Peace, Peace, Peace!.
%E181 Word Meanings 181;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಪೂರ್ಣಮದಃ = complete, that;
ಪೂರ್ಣಮಿದँ = complete, this;
ಪೂರ್ಣಾತ್ = from the whole or infinite;
ಪೂರ್ಣಮುದಚ್ಯತೇ = complete, is produced;
ಪೂರ್ಣಸ್ಯ = of the whole;
ಪೂರ್ಣಮಾದಾಯ = having taken the whole; the entire thing;
ಪೂರ್ಣಮೇವಾವಶಿಷ್ಯತೇ = the whole thing itself remains;
ಓಂ = same as `OM’ i.e. the praNava or `o.nkAra’ mantra;
ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾನ್ತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
Shloka 182 Misc
ತ್ವಮೇವ ಮಾತಾ ಚ ಪಿತಾ ತ್ವಮೇವ ।
ತ್ವಮೇವ ಬಂಧುಶ್ಚ ಸಖಾ ತ್ವಮೇವ ।
ತ್ವಮೇವ ವಿದ್ಯಾ ದ್ರವಿಣಂ ತ್ವಮೇವ ।
ತ್ವಮೇವ ಸರ್ವಂ ಮಮ ದೇವದೇವ ॥ ॥
Meaning 182
Oh God of all Gods! You alone are my mother, father, kinsman,
friend, knowledge and wealth. You are my everything..
%E182 Word Meanings 182;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you alone; you only;
ಮಾತಾ = Mother;
ಚ = and;
ಪಿತಾ = father;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you alone; you only;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you alone; you only;
ಬಂಧುಃ = a relative;
ಚ = and;
ಸಖಾ = friend;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you alone; you only;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you alone; you only;
ವಿದ್ಯಾ = knowledge; learning;
ದ್ರವಿಣಂ = money;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you alone; you only;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you alone; you only;
ಸರ್ವಂ = all;
ಮಮ = mine; mymy; mine;
ದೇವದೇವ = Oh! god of the gods;
Shloka 183 Misc
ಓಂ ಣಮೋ ಅರಿಹಂತಾಣಂ
ಓಂ ಣಮೋ ಸಿದ್ಧಾಣಂ
ಓಂ ಣಮೋ ಆಯರಿಯಾಣಂ
ಓಂ ಣಮೋ ಉವಜ್ಝಾಯಾಣಂ
ಓಂ ಣಮೋ ಲೋಏ ಸವ್ವಸಾಹುಣಂ
ಏಸೋ ಪಂಚ ಣಮೋಕಾರೋ
ಸವ್ವ ಪಾವಪಣಾಸಣೋ
ಮಂಗಲಾಣಂ ಚ ಸವ್ವೇಸಿಂ
ಪಢಮಂ ಹವಈ ಮಂಗಲಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 183
Obeisance to the Arihantas – perfect souls – Godmen, I bow down to
those who have reached omniscience in the flesh and teach the road to
everlasting life in the liberated state.
Obeisance to Siddhas – liberated bodiless souls, I bow down to those
who have attained perfect knowledge and liberated their souls of all
karma.
Obeisance to the masters – heads of congreagations, I bow down to those
who have experienced self-realization of their souls through self-control
and self-sacrifice.
Obeisance to the Teachers – ascetic teachers, I bow down to those who
understand the true nature of the soul and teach the importance of the
spiritual over the material.
Obeisance to all the ascetic aspirants in the universe, I bow down to
those who strictly follow the five great vows of conduct and inspire
us to live a virtuous life.
This five fold obeisance mantra, to these five types of great souls
I offer my praise.
Destroys all demerits. Such praise will diminish my sins.
And is the first and foremost of all, Giving this praise
is most auspicious.
Auspicious recitations, So auspicious as to bring happiness
and blessings..
%E183 Word Meanings 183;
Shloka 184 Misc
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾರ್ಪಣಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ ಹವಿಃ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಗ್ನೌ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣಾ ಹುತಮ್ ।
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮೈವ ತೇನ ಗನ್ತವ್ಯಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಕರ್ಮಸಮಾಧಿನಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 184
Brahman is the oblation. Brahman is the clarified butter. The
oblation is poured by Brahman into the fire of Brahman. Brahman
shall be realized by the one who considers everything as (a
manifestation or) an act of Brahman..
%E184 Word Meanings 184;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾರ್ಪಣಂ = offered or dedicted to the Brahman;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ = Brahman; God;
ಹವಿಃ = the object or thing offered as sacrifice;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಗ್ನೌ = in the Brahma which is in the form of a fire;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣಾ = By Brahman;
ಹುತಂ = that which has been offered as the sacrifice;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮೈವ = Like Brahman;
ತೇನ = by him or that;
ಗನ್ತವ್ಯಂ = that which should be reached;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಕರ್ಮಸಮಾಧಿನಾ = through the meditation-state becoming like Brahman;
Shloka 185 Misc
ಕರ್ಮಣ್ಯೇವಾಧಿಕಾರಸ್ತೇ ಮಾ ಫಲೇಷು ಕದಾಚನ ।
ಮಾ ಕರ್ಮಫಲಹೇತುರ್ಭಿಃ ಮಾ ತೇ ಸಂಗೋಸ್ತ್ವ ಕರ್ಮಣಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 185
You have right over your respective duty only, but no control
or claim over the results. The fruits of work should not be your
motive. You should never be inactive..
%E185 Word Meanings 185;
ಕರ್ಮಣ್ಯೇವಾಧಿಕಾರಸ್ತೇ = Your right is only for doing your duty;
ಮಾ = do not;
ಫಲೇಷು = in or among the fruits;
ಕದಾಚನ = some time or other; once,;
ಮಾ = do not;
ಕರ್ಮಫಲಹೇತುರ್ಭಿಃ = fruits of work as a motive;
ಕರ್ಮ = duty or work;
ಫಲ = fruit;
ಹೇತೂ = motive;
ಮಾ = do not;
ತೇ = to you or your (here:poss.);
ಸಂಗೋಸ್ತು = ?? ;
ಅಕರ್ಮಣಿ = without the action or duty;
Shloka 186 Krishna
ಯತ್ರ ಯೋಗೇಶ್ವರಃ ಕೃಷ್ಣೋ ಯತ್ರ ಪಾರ್ಥೋ ಧನುರ್ಧರಃ ।
ತತ್ರ ಶ್ರೀರ್ವಿಜಯೋ ಭೂತಿರ್ಧ್ರುವಾ ನೀತಿರ್ಮತಿರ್ಮಮ ॥ ॥
Meaning 186
Where there is the king of yoga Sri Krishna and where there is the
archer Arujna there lies prosperity and victory such is my opinion..
%E186 Word Meanings 186;
ಯತ್ರ = the place where;
ಯೋಗೇಶ್ವರಃ = the master of Yoga science;
ಕೃಷ್ಣೋ = Krishna;
ಯತ್ರ = the place where;
ಪಾರ್ಥೋ = Partha; Arjuna;
ಧನುರ್ಧರಃ = the one wearing a bow;
ತತ್ರ = there;
ಶ್ರೀರ್ವಿಜಯೋ = the glorified victory;
ಭೂತಿರ್ಧ್ರುವಾ = ?? ;
ನೀತಿರ್ಮತಿರ್ಮಮ = ?? ;
Shloka 187 Misc
ಪಾರ್ಥಾಯ ಪ್ರತಿಬೋಧಿತಾಂ ಭಗವತಾ ನಾರಾಯಣೇನ ಸ್ವಯಮ್
ವ್ಯಾಸೇನಗ್ರಥಿತಾಂ ಪುರಾಣಮುನಿನಾ ಮಧ್ಯೇ ಮಹಾಭಾರತೇ ।
ಅದ್ವೈತಾಮೃತವರ್ಷಿಣೀಂ ಭಗವತೀಮಷ್ಟಾದಶಾಧ್ಯಾಯಿನೀಮ್
ಅಮ್ಬ ತ್ವಾಮನುಸನ್ದಧಾಮಿ ಭಗವದ್ಗೀತೇ ಭವೇದ್ವೇಷಿಣೀಮ್ ।
ಇತಿ ಗೀತಾಸ್ತವ ॥ ॥
Meaning 187
O Bhagvad Gita with which PArtha was enlightened by Lord
NArAyaNa himself and which was incorporated in Mahabharata
by the ancient sage Vyasa – the blessed Mother, the destroyer
of rebirth, showering down the nectar of Advaita, and consisting
of eighteen chapters – upon Thee, O Bhagvad Gita! O loving Mother!
I meditate..
%E187 Word Meanings 187;
ಪಾರ್ಥಾಯ = to Partha, Arjuna;
ಪ್ರತಿಬೋಧಿತಾಂ = the awakened; the enlightened one; the taught one;
ಭಗವತಾ = by the bhagavAn;
ನಾರಾಯಣೇನ = by Narayana;
ಸ್ವಯಂ = by oneself ; by one’s own efforts;
ವ್ಯಾಸೇನಗ್ರಥಿತಾಂ = the one written by Vyasa;
ಪುರಾಣಮುನಿನಾ = by the ancient sage;
ಮಧ್ಯೇ = in the midddle;
ಮಹಾಭಾರತೇ = in the mahabarata epic;
ಅದ್ವೈತಾಮೃತವರ್ಷಿಣೀಂ = the goddess who rains the nectar or the non-dual philosophy;
ಭಗವತೀಮಷ್ಟಾದಶಾಧ್ಯಾಯಿನೀಂ = the goddess who is contemplated in 18 chapters or ways;
ಅಮ್ಬ = Oh Goddess! or mother!;
ತ್ವಾಮನುಸನ್ದಧಾಮಿ = I shall follow or obey you;
ಭಗವದ್ಗೀತೇ = in the book `bhagavatgita’ meaning the song of the Lord;
ಭವೇದ್ವೇಷಿಣೀಂ = ?? ;
ಇತಿ = thusthus;
ಗೀತಾಸ್ತವ = at (M.nom.) the hymn praising Gita;
Shloka 188 Misc
ಸರ್ವೋಪನಿಷದೋ ಗಾವೋ ದೋಗ್ಧಾ ಗೋಪಾಲನನ್ದನಃ ।
ಪಾರ್ಥೋ ವತ್ಸಃ ಸುಧೀರ್ಭೋಕ್ತಾ ದುಗ್ಧಂ ಗೀತಾಮೃತಂ ಮಹತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 188
All the UpaniShads are the cows, the son of the cowherd (Krishna)
is the milker, Partha (Arjuna) is teh calf, men of purified
intellect are the drinkers and the supreme nectar Gita is the
milk..
%E188 Word Meanings 188;
ಸರ್ವೋಪನಿಷದೋ = all the `upanishad’s or Vedanta;
ಗಾವೋ = cows;
ದೋಗ್ಧಾ = the milking man;
ಗೋಪಾಲನನ್ದನಃ = the delightful protector of cows; refers to Krishna;
ಪಾರ್ಥೋ = Partha; Arjuna;
ವತ್ಸಃ = child; the young one;
ಸುಧೀರ್ಭೋಕ್ತಾ = the intellect is the eater or enjoyer;
ದುಗ್ಧಂ = milk;
ಗೀತಾಮೃತಂ = nectar-like gita;
ಮಹತ್ = great; big;
Shloka 189 Misc
ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ಮಹಾಗಣಾಧಿಪತಯೇ ನಮಃ ।
ಶ್ರೀ ಸರಸ್ವತ್ಯೈ ನಮಃ । ಶ್ರೀಗುರವೇ ನಮಃ ।
ಶ್ರೀಮಾತಾಪಿತೃಭ್ಯಾಂ ನಮಃ ।
ಶ್ರೀಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀನಾರಾಯಣಾಭ್ಯಾಂ ನಮಃ ।
ಶ್ರೀಉಮಾಮಹೇಶ್ವರಾಭ್ಯಾಂ ನಮಃ ।
ಇಷ್ಟದೇವತಾಭ್ಯೋ ನಮಃ । ಕುಲದೇವತಾಭ್ಯೋ ನಮಃ ।
ಸ್ಥಾನದೇವತಾಭ್ಯೋ ನಮಃ । ವಾಸ್ತುದೇವತಾಭ್ಯಾಂ ನಮಃ ।
ಸರ್ವೇಭ್ಯೋ ದೇವೇಭ್ಯೋ ನಮೋ ನಮಃ । ಅವಿಘ್ನಮಸ್ತು ।
ದೇವತಾವಂದನಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 189
Salutations to Lors Ganesha.
Salutations to Goddess Sarasvati.
Salutations to Guru..
%E189 Word Meanings 189;
ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ಮಹಾಗಣಾಧಿಪತಯೇ = to the venerable and great chief of the
`ganNA’s, attendants of Shiva i.e.Ganesha;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಶ್ರೀ = relating to Prosperity; wealth; goddess LakShmi and ` shrIH’
is fem.nom.; also an honourable prefix;
ಸರಸ್ವತ್ಯೈ = to Sarasvati;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಶ್ರೀಗುರವೇ = to the respected teacher;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಶ್ರೀಮಾತಾಪಿತೃಭ್ಯಾಂ = to the respectable mother and father;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಶ್ರೀಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀನಾರಾಯಣಾಭ್ಯಾಂ = to the respectable LakShmi and Narayana;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಶ್ರೀಉಮಾಮಹೇಶ್ವರಾಭ್ಯಾಂ = to the venerable Uma and Mahesvara;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಇಷ್ಟದೇವತಾಭ್ಯೋ = for the favoured gods;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಕುಲದೇವತಾಭ್ಯೋ = to the deity of the ancestors;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಸ್ಥಾನದೇವತಾಭ್ಯೋ = to the gods who have been assigned different positions;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ವಾಸ್ತುದೇವತಾಭ್ಯಾಂ = to the gods who govern construction of house,
temple, etc. architecture;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಸರೇವೇಭ್ಯೋ = to everyone;
ದೇವೇಭ್ಯೋ = to the gods;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಅವಿಘ್ನಮಸ್ತು = let there be no obstacles or hurdles;
ದೇವತಾವಂದನಂ = bowing to or worship of the gods;
Shloka 190 Misc
ಹರೇ ರಾಮ ಹರೇ ರಾಮ ರಾಮ ರಾಮ ಹರೇ ಹರೇ ।
ಹರೇ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಹರೇ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಹರೇ ಹರೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 190
This is also known as the ‘Maha Mantra’.
This is just a chanting of the names Ram and Krishna together with Hari
which is the principle name of Vishnu whose incarnations are these..
%E190 Word Meanings 190;
ಹರೇ = OH! hari;
ರಾಮ = Lord Rama;
ಹರೇ = OH! hari;
ರಾಮ = Lord Rama;
ರಾಮ = Lord Rama;
ರಾಮ = Lord Rama;
ಹರೇ = OH! hari;
ಹರೇ = OH! hari;
ಹರೇ = OH! hari;
ಕೃಷ್ಣ = of Krishna; black;
ಹರೇ = OH! hari;
ಕೃಷ್ಣ = of Krishna; black;
ಕೃಷ್ಣ = of Krishna; black;
ಕೃಷ್ಣ = of Krishna; black;
ಹರೇ = OH! hari;
ಹರೇ = OH! hari;
Shloka 191 Misc
ಯೋಗೇನ ಚಿತ್ತಸ್ಯ ಪದೇನ ವಾಚಃ ಮಲಂ ಶರೀರಸ್ಯ ಚ ವೈದ್ಯಕೇನ ।
ಯೋಪಾಕರೋತ್ತಂ ಪ್ರವರಂ ಮುನೀನಾಂ ಪತಂಜಲಿಂ
ಪ್ರಾಂಜಲಿರಾನತೋಽಸ್ಮಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 191
With joined hands, I stay bowed to Patanjali-the pereminent among the
sages, who removed the
impurities of the mind by (explaining) yoga, of the speech by
(commenting on) grammar and of the body by (expounding) medicine.
.
%E191 Word Meanings 191;
ಯೋಗೇನ = through yoga or meditation;
ಚಿತ್ತಸ್ಯ = of the consciousness or mind;
ಪದೇನ = through a step or word or leg;
ವಾಚಃ = of speech;
ಮಲ = impurity; dirt; excreta;
ಶರೀರಸ್ಯ = of the body;
ಚ = and;
ವೈದ್ಯ = the science of medicine;
ಯೋಪಾಕರೋತ್ = (yaH) who (apAkarot) removed; repelled;
ಪ್ರವರ = the chief; the great; the preeminent;
ಮುನೀನಾಂ = of the sages;
ಪ್ರಾಂಜಲಿಃ = with joined hands;
ಆನತೋಽಸ್ಮಿ = am (asmi) bowed, prostrated (AnataH);
Shloka 192 Misc
ವಿನಾಯಕಂ ಗುರುಂ ಭಾನುಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾವಿಷ್ಣುಮಹೇಶ್ವರಾನ್ ।
ಸರಸ್ವತೀಂ ಪ್ರಣಮ್ಯಾದೌ ಸರ್ವಕಾರ್ಯಾರ್ಥಸಿದ್ಧಯೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 192
Having first saluted, to ensure the success in all desired goals,
the various deities VinAyaka, Guru, BhAnu,the triad of Brahma,
Vishnu and Shiva as well as SarasvatI;.
%E192 Word Meanings 192;
ಗುರು = teacher (refers to spiritual teacher), the preceptor;
ಭಾನು = the sun;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾವಿಷ್ಣುಮಹೇಶ್ವರಾಃ = trimUrtI (three gods) Brahma, Vishnu;
and Shiva;
ಪ್ರಣಮ್ಯ = having saluted (pra+nama);
ಆದೌ = first;
ಸರ್ವ = all;
ಕಾರ್ಯಾರ್ಥ = goals (artha) of deeds (kArya);
ಸಿದ್ಧಯೇ = for success or completion (siddhi);
Shloka 193 Misc
ನಾರಾಯಣಂ ನಮಸ್ಕೃತ್ಯ ನರಂಚೈವ ನರೋತ್ತಮಮ್ ।
ದೇವೀಂ ಸರಸ್ವತಿಂ ವ್ಯಾಸ ತತೋ ಜಯ ಮುದೀರಯೇತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 193
Saluting Narayana, the human and the best of humans, Devi Sarasvati,
and Vyas from which the victory will originate..
%E193 Word Meanings 193;
ನಾರಾಯಣಂ = Vishnu;
ನಮಸ್ಕೃತ್ಯ = having bowed or saluted;
ನರನ್ = human, man;
ಚ = also;
ಏವ = alone; only; here it would mean `indeed’;
ನರೋತ್ತಮಂ = most high or best man;
ದೇವೀಂ = goddess;
ಸರಸ್ವತಿಂ = Goddess Sarasvati;
ವ್ಯಾಸ = relating to the sage Vyasa;
ತತೋ = then;
ಜಯ = at (M.nom.) victory;
ಮುದೀರಯೇತ್ = ?? ;
Shloka 194 Misc
ಭೀಷ್ಮದ್ರೋಣತಟಾ ಜಯದ್ರಥಜಲಾ ಗಾನ್ಧಾರನೀಲೋತ್ಪಲಾ
ಶಲ್ಯಗ್ರಾಹವತೀ ಕೃಪೇಣ ವಹನೀ ಕರ್ಣೇನ ವೇಲಾಕುಲಾ ।
ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥಾಮವಿಕರ್ಣಘೋರಮಕರಾ ದುರ್ಯೋಧನಾವರ್ತಿನೀ
ಸೋತ್ತೀರ್ಣಾ ಖಲು ಪಾಂಡವೈ ರಣನದೀ ಕೈವರ್ತಕಃ ಕೇಶವಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 194
With Bhishma and Drona as its banks, Jayadratha as its water, Gandhar
as the blue lilies in it, Shalya as the crocodile, Kripa as its mighty
flow, Karna as the turbulent waves, Ashvatthama and Vikarna as sharks,
and Duryodhana as vortices in it, the river of the Mahabharata war was
crossed (won) by the Pandavas, indeed due to the able boatman Krishna..
%E194 Word Meanings 194;
ರಣನದೀ = river as a metaphor for the mahAbhArata war;
ಭೀಷ್ಮದ್ರೋಣತಟಾ = whose banks are bhIShma and droNa;
ಜಯದ್ರಥಜಲಾ = with jayadratha as water;
ಗಾನ್ಧಾರನೀಲೋತ್ಪಲಾ = with gAndhAr as blue lily;
ಶಲ್ಯಗ್ರಾಹವತೀ = having shalya as a crocodile/shark;
ಕೃಪೇಣ ವಹನೀ = with kR’ipA as the river flow;
ಕರ್ಣೇನ ವೇಲಾಕುಲಾ = and karNa as its breakers;
ಅಶ್ವತ್ಥಾಮವಿಕರ್ಣಘೋರಮಕರಾ = ashvatthAmA and vikarNa as fearsome sharks;
ದುರ್ಯೋಧನ ಆವರ್ತಿನೀ= duryodhana as whirlpools;
ಸ = that (fem) (river);
ಉತ್ತೀರ್ಣಾ = crossed over;
ಖಲು = indeed;
ಪಾಂಡವೈಃ = by the pANDavas;
ಕೈವರ್ತಕಃ = the boatman;
ಕೇಶವಃ = kR’iShNa;
Shloka 195 Misc
ಗೀತಾ ಸುಗೀತಾ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯಾ ಕಿಮನ್ಯೈಃ ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರವಿಸ್ತರೈಃ ।
ಯಾ ಸ್ವಯಂ ಪದ್ಮನಾಭಸ್ಯ ಮುಖಪದ್ಮಾದ್ವಿನಿಃಸೃತಾ ॥ ॥
Meaning 195
What other shastras are required for those who read the beautiful / Divine Gita
since they have heard it from the Lord himself..
%E195 Word Meanings 195;
ಗೀತಾ = the book bhagavatgita;
ಸುಗೀತಾ = well sung one;
ಕರ್ತವ್ಯಾ = needed, required;
ಕಿಮನ್ಯೈಃ = what other;
ಶಾಸ್ತ್ರವಿಸ್ತರೈಃ = by the details of the bookish knowledge;
ಯಾ = She who;
ಸ್ವಯಂ = by oneself ; by one’s own efforts;
ಪದ್ಮನಾಭಸ್ಯ = Padmanabha’s;
ಮುಖಪದ್ಮಾದ್ವಿನಿಃಸೃತಾ = emanating from the lotus mouth of;
Shloka 196 Misc
ಓಂ ಈಶಾವಾಸ್ಯಮಿದ್ँ ಸರ್ವಂ ಯತ್ಕಿಂಚ ಜಗತ್ಯಾಂ ಜಗತ್ ।
ತೇನ ತ್ಯಕ್ತೇನ ಭುಂಜೀಥಾ ಮಾ ಗೃಧಃ ಕಸ್ಯಸ್ವಿದ್ಧನಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 196
All this is for habitation by the Lord, whatsoever is individual
universe of movement in the universe of motion. By that renounced thou
shouldst enjoy; lust not after any man’s possission..
%E196 Word Meanings 196;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಈಶಾವಾಸ್ಯಮಿದ್ँ = the world is manifested by the Lord or controlled by Him;
ಸರ್ವಂ = all;
ಯತ್ಕಿಂಚ = whatever little;
ಜಗತ್ಯಾಂ = in the world;
ಜಗತ್ = the world;
ತೇನ = by him or that;
ತ್ಯಕ್ತೇನ = by the one who has abandoned or sacrificed;
ಭುಂಜೀಥಾ = ?? ;
ಮಾ = do not;
ಗೃಧಃ = ?? ;
ಕಸ್ಯಸ್ವಿದ್ಧನಂ = ?? ;
Shloka 197 Misc
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ ಹಯಗ್ರೀವೇತಿ ವಾದಿನಮ್ ।
ನರಂ ಮುಂಚನ್ತಿ ಪಾಪಾನಿ ದರಿದ್ರಮಿವ ಯೋಷಿತಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 197
Keep repeating / chanting the name of HayagrIva. It frees men of their
sins and removes their poverty..
%E197 Word Meanings 197;
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ = Oh! Hayagriva one of the gods having the neck or head of a horse;
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ = Oh! Hayagriva one of the gods having the neck or head of a horse;
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವೇತಿ = hayagrIva and iti;
ವಾದಿನಂ = speaker; disputant, plaintiff;
ನರಂ = man;
ಮುಂಚನ್ತಿ = release; untie;
ಪಾಪಾನಿ = sins;
ದರಿದ್ರಮಿವ = like a poor person;
ಯೋಷಿತಃ = women;
Shloka 198 Misc
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ ಹಯಗ್ರೀವೇತಿ ಯೋ ವದೇತ್ ।
ತಸ್ಯ ನಿಸ್ಸರತೇ ವಾಣೀ ಜಹ್ನುಕನ್ಯಾ ಪ್ರವಾಹವತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 198
He who says HayagrIva, his speech will flow like the river Ganges in spate..
%E198 Word Meanings 198;
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ = Oh! Hayagriva one of the gods having the neck or head of a horse;
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ = Oh! Hayagriva one of the gods having the neck or head of a horse;
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವೇತಿ = hayagrIva and iti;
ಯೋ = He who;
ವದೇತ್ = May one speak or utter;
ತಸ್ಯ = his;
ನಿಸ್ಸರತೇ = emanates;
ವಾಣೀ = Goddess Sarasvati; or speech;
ಜಹ್ನುಕನ್ಯಾ = the daughter of the sage Jahnu; refers to the river ganga;
ಪ್ರವಾಹವತ್ = just as a flood;
Shloka 199 Misc
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ ಹಯಗ್ರೀವೇತಿ ಯೋ ಧ್ವನಿಃ ।
ವಿಶೋಭತೇ ಸ ವೈಕುಂಠ ಕವಾಟೋದ್ಘಾಟನಕ್ಷಮಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 199
The sound of the name HayagrIva will cause the doors of VaikuNTha to
open for him..
%E199 Word Meanings 199;
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ = Oh! Hayagriva one of the gods having the neck or head of a horse;
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವ = Oh! Hayagriva one of the gods having the neck or head of a horse;
ಹಯಗ್ರೀವೇತಿ = hayagrIva and iti;
ಯೋ = He who;
ಧ್ವನಿಃ = sound;
ವಿಶೋಭತೇ = shines; goes well;
ಸ = a prefix meaning `together’; `with’;
ವೈಕುಂಠ = the abode of Vishnu;
ಕವಾಟೋದ್ಘಾಟನಕ್ಷಮಃ = ?? ;
Shloka 200 Misc
ಸರ್ವೇಷ್ವಾರಬ್ಧಕಾರ್ಯೇಷು ತ್ರಯಸ್ತ್ರಿಭುವನೇಶ್ವರಾಃ ।
ದೇವಾ ದಿಶನ್ತು ನಃ ಸಿದ್ಧಿಂ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮೇಶಾನಜನಾರ್ದನಾಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 200
Oh! the Lord of three worlds, Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu;
show us success in all the works we start..
%E200 Word Meanings 200;
ಸರ್ವೇಷ್ವಾರಬ್ಧಕಾರ್ಯೇಷು = in all the works that have been begun;
ತ್ರಯಸ್ತ್ರಿಭುವನೇಶ್ವರಾಃ = ?? ;
ದೇವಾ = of gods;
ದಿಶನ್ತು = May give or grant or bestow; show;
ನಃ = us; to us or ours;
ಸಿದ್ಧಿಂ = achievement; materialisation;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮೇಶಾನಜನಾರ್ದನಾಃ = Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu;
Shloka 201 Misc
ಯಾನಿ ಕಾನಿ ಚ ಪಾಪಾನಿ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಹತ್ಯಾಸಮಾನಿ ಚ ।
ತಾನಿ ತಾನಿ ವಿನಶ್ಯನ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಪದೇ ಪದೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 201
Oh! Lord, I have committed many sins all my life, even those as
evil as killing a righteous person.I beseech you to destroy them at
every step that I take around you..
%E201 Word Meanings 201;
ಯಾನಿ = They which;
ಕಾನಿ = how many;
ಚ = and;
ಪಾಪಾನಿ = sins;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಹತ್ಯಾಸಮಾನಿ = deeds which are equivalent to the killing of a BrahmaN.;
ಚ = and;
ತಾನಿ = they;
ತಾನಿ = they;
ವಿನಶ್ಯನ್ತಿ = dissipate; get destroyed; die out;
ಪ್ರದಕ್ಷಿಣ = going in rounds from left to right (clock-wise);
ಪದೇ = at or in the step or word;
ಪದೇ = at or in the step or word;
Shloka 202 Misc
ಮನ್ತ್ರಹೀನಂ ಕ್ರಿಯಾಹೀನಂ ಭಕ್ತಿಹೀನಂ ಸುರೇಶ್ವರ
ಯತ್ಪೂಜಿತಂ ಮಯಾದೇವ ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣಂ ತದಸ್ತು ಮೇ ।
ಅಪರಾಧ ಸಹಸ್ರಾಣಿ ಕ್ರಿಯನ್ತೇಽಹರ್ನಿಶಂ ಮಯಾ
ದಾಸೋಽಯಂ ಇತಿ ಮಾಂ ಮತ್ವಾ ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮ ॥ ॥
Meaning 202
Oh Lord of Lords, whatever shortcomings that may be there in the
mantras chanted by me, or in the actions and puja, or even in my
devotion itself, let them be overcome and be made complete when I
worship you with devotion.
Oh Lord, there may be thousands of mistakes committed by me day and
night. Please consider me as your humble servant and forgive these
Oh Supreme Lord..
%E202 Word Meanings 202;
ಮನ್ತ್ರಹೀನಂ = one who does not know the mantra or who is without the mantra;
ಕ್ರಿಯಾಹೀನಂ = devoid of any actions;
ಭಕ್ತಿಹೀನಂ = one who is bereft of devotion;
ಸುರೇಶ್ವರ = Oh! master of the gods or adj.;
ಯತ್ಪೂಜಿತಂ = that worshipped;
ಮಯಾ = by me;
ದೇವ = god;
ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣಂ = the most complete;
ತದಸ್ತು = let that be;
ಮೇ = to me or my;
ಅಪರಾಧ = at (M.acc.) offence; guilt; defect; mistake;
misdeed;(M.nom.) offence; crime; guilt; sin;
ಸಹಸ್ರಾಣಿ = thousands;
ಕ್ರಿಯನ್ತೇಽಹರ್ನಿಶಂ = are (being) done day and night;
ಮಯಾ = by me;
ದಾಸೋಽಯಂ = this servant;
ಇತಿ = thusthus;
ಮಾಂ = me;
ಮತ್ವಾ = having thought or considered;
ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ = Excuse (me or us);
ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮ = Oh! the best person;
Shloka 203 Misc
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಣಂ ಶಂಕರಂ ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ ಯಮಂ ರಾಮಂ ದನುಂ ಬಲಿಮ್ ।
ಸಪ್ತೈತಾನ್ ಯಃಸ್ಮರೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ ದುಃಸ್ವಪನ್ಸ್ತಸ್ಯ ನಶ್ಯತಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 203
That person who remembers the seven Gods, Lord Brahma, Shiva,
ViShNu, Yama, RAma, dhanu and bali, always, will have all bad
dreams destroyed..
%E203 Word Meanings 203;
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಣಂ = the Lord Brahman;
ಶಂಕರಂ = Shankara;
ವಿಷ್ಣುಂ = Vishnu;
ಯಮಂ = the lord of death;
ರಾಮಂ = Rama;
ದನುಂ = name of a female person called `danuH’ daughter of ‘daxa and wife of KaShyapa;
ಬಲಿಂ = sacrificial offering;
ಸಪ್ತೈತಾನ್ = these seven;
ಯಃಸ್ಮರೇನ್ನಿತ್ಯಂ = He who remembers daily or always;
ದುಃಸ್ವಪನ್ಸ್ತಸ್ಯ = of a man who is having bad dreams;
ನಶ್ಯತಿ = gets destrroyed; dies; loses;becomes destroyed; expires;
Shloka 204 Misc
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ರಾಮಾಯ ಸಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣಾಯ ದೇವ್ಯೈ ಚ ತಸ್ಯೈ ಜನಕಾತ್ಮಜಾಯೈ ।
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ರುದ್ರೇನ್ದ್ರ ಯಮನಿಲೇಭ್ಯೋ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ಚನ್ದ್ರಾಗ್ನಿ ಮರುತ್ಗಣೇಭ್ಯಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 204
(prayer to multiple gods for removal of obstacles)
Grief stricken Lord Hanuman unable to find Sita in Ashoka garden prays
for a solution:
Salutations to Lord Ram accompanied by Laxman and to Janaka’s daughter
goddess Sita. Salutations to Shiva, group of gods Rudras,
to Indra, the Lord of gods, to Yama, the Lord of death, and to Wind God.
Salutations to the Moon, Sun, and other deities..
%E204 Word Meanings 204;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು = let there be my or our bowing or salutation;
ರಾಮಾಯ = to Rama;
ಸಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಣಾಯ = to the one with LakShmana i.e. Rama;
ದೇವ್ಯೈ = to the goddess or god-like woman;
ಚ = and;
ತಸ್ಯೈ = to her;
ಜನಕಾತ್ಮಜಾಯೈ = to the daughter of Janaka i.e to Sita;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು = let there be my or our bowing or salutation;
ರುದ್ರೇನ್ದ್ರ = the chief or best of the Rudras;
ಯಮನಿಲೇಭ್ಯೋ = to or from Yama, Vayu and others;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು = let there be my or our bowing or salutation;
ಚನ್ದ್ರಾಗ್ನಿ = the moon and the Fire-god;
ಮರುತ್ಗಣೇಭ್ಯಃ = ?? ;
Shloka 205 Misc
ನರ್ಮದಾಯೈ ನಮಃ ಪ್ರಾತಃ ನರ್ಮದಾಯೈ ನಮೋ ನಿಶಿ ।
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು ನರ್ಮದೇ ತುಭ್ಯಂ ತ್ರಾಹಿ ಮಾಂ ವಿಷಸರ್ಪದಃ ।
ಜರತ್ಕಾರ್ವೋರ್ಜರತ್ಕರ್ವಾಂ ಸಮುತ್ಪನ್ನ ಮಹಾಯಶಾಃ ।
ಅಸ್ತೀಕ ಸತ್ಯಸನ್ಧೋ ಮಾಂ ಪನ್ನಗೇಭ್ಯೋ ಅಭಿರಕ್ಷತು ॥ ॥
Meaning 205
(prayer to Narmada river as well as for protection from snake-bite)
(1) Prayer to Narmada river
Salutation to Narmada, the River Goddess in the morning. Salutation to
Narmada in the evening. O, Narmada, I salute you. Please protect me from
venomous serpents.
(2) Prayer for protection from snake-bite.
The great Epic MahAbhArata tells the story of an ascetic named
jaratkAru. He saw some men suspended over a deep pit with their heads
down on a rope of fiber which was being gradually gnawed by a rat. He
learnt that they were his ancestors brought to this state by his not
having a son to perform certain prescribed rites and if he remained
childless, the rope will break and they would fall into the pit.
jaratkAru agreed to give up the life of the ascetic and to marry on
condition that the bride should have his name. Vesuki, the king of
serpents, offered his sister jaratkAru whom the ascetic married. They
had a son named astika. he was the protector of serpents who hence would
respect him.
Now here is the prayer:
May the renowned and truthful astika, born of jaratkAru and his wife
jaratkAru, protect me from serpents..
%E205 Word Meanings 205;
ನರ್ಮದಾಯೈ = to Goddess (river) Narmada;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಪ್ರಾತಃ = in the morning;
ನರ್ಮದಾಯೈ = to Goddess (river) Narmada;
ನಮೋ = bowing; salute;
ನಿಶಿ = during the night;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತು = let there be my or our bowing or salutation;
ನರ್ಮದೇ = Oh! Narmada river;
ತುಭ್ಯಂ = to you;
ತ್ರಾಹಿ = save; protect;
ಮಾಂ = me;
ವಿಷಸರ್ಪದಃ = from the poisonous snakes;
ಜರತ್ಕಾರ್ವೋರ್ಜರತ್ಕರ್ವಾಂ = jaratkArvA the wife of;
ಸಮುತ್ಪನ್ನ = ?? ;
ಮಹಾಯಶಾಃ = people of great renown;
ಅಸ್ತೀಕ = of the sage Astika;
ಸತ್ಯಸನ್ಧೋ = One bound to speak or defend the truth.;
ಮಾಂ = me;
ಪನ್ನಗೇಭ್ಯೋ = to or fom serpants or snakes;
ಅಭಿರಕ್ಷತು = Let one protect me or us;
Shloka 206 Misc
?? ಅತ್
ಆವಾಹನಂ ನ ಜಾನಾಮಿ ನ ಜಾನಾಮಿ ವಿಸರ್ಜನಂ ।
ತಸ್ಮಾತ್ಕಾರುಣ್ಯ ಭಾವೇನ ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ॥ ॥
Meaning 206
(pUjAvidhi)
I do not know how to invoke God, nor do I know how to bid farewell to
the invoked God. Hence O Supreme God ! Please forgive me with
compassion..
%E206 Word Meanings 206;
ಆವಾಹನಂ = invocation or calling one to be present;
ನ = NoNot; no;
ಜಾನಾಮಿ = I know;
ನ = NoNot; no;
ಜಾನಾಮಿ = I know;
ವಿಸರ್ಜನಂ = the ending way or leave taking after having invoked
the deity; emission; quitting; abandoning;
ತಸ್ಮಾತ್ಕಾರುಣ್ಯ = from that compassion;
ಭಾವೇನ = with emotions (heart);
ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ = excuse; forgive;
ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ = (m) supreme being, supreme god;
ರಘುನನ್ದನ = the son (best) of Rashu dynasty;
ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರಿ = (f) supreme being, supreme goddess; % From Vishnu SahsranAma + TR Chari’s site;
Shloka 207 Misc
ಯದಕ್ಷರ ಪದಭ್ರಷ್ಟಂ ಮಾತ್ರಾ ಹೀನನ್ತು ಯದ್ಭವೇತ್ ।
ತತ್ಸರ್ವಂ ಕ್ಷಮ್ಯತಾಂ ದೇವ ನಾರಾಯಣ ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 207
This is used to request the Lord to oversee any mistakes in chanting any puja or Slokas.
Oh! nArAyaNa, I salute to you and I request you to pardon me for any mistakes
I might have committed in uttering any letter, phrase and any syllables
that I might have missed..
%E207 Word Meanings 207;
ಯದಕ್ಷರ = that letter;
ಪದಭ್ರಷ್ಟಂ = a slipped or missed word;
ಮಾತ್ರಾ = a unit of measurement; as far as; as little as, etc.;
ಹೀನನ್ತು = ?? ;
ಯದ್ಭವೇತ್ = ?? ;
ತತ್ಸರ್ವಂ = all that;
ಕ್ಷಮ್ಯತಾಂ = let one or me or us be forgiven;
ದೇವ = Oh! god Oh! God!;
ನಾರಾಯಣ = O! Narayana;
ನಮೋಽಸ್ತುತೇ = Salutations unto Thee;
Shloka 208 Misc
ಕಾರ್ಪಣ್ಯ ದೋಷೋಪಹತ ಸ್ವಭಾವಃ
ಪೃಚ್ಛಾಮಿ ತ್ವಾಂ ಧರ್ಮ ಸಮ್ಮೂಢಚೇತಾಃ ।
ಯಚ್ಛ್ರೇಯಸ್ಯಾನ್ನಿಶ್ಚಿತಂ ಬ್ರೂಹಿ ತನ್ಮೇ
ಶಿಷ್ಯಸ್ತೇಽಹಂ ಶಾಧಿ ಮಾಂ ತ್ವಾಂ ಪ್ರಪನ್ನಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 208
With my nature overwhelmed by mistaken pity, my mind deluded
about my duty, I beseech you to tell me with certainity
what is the supreme good. I seek refuge in you, so please treat
me as your disciple and texh me..
%E208 Word Meanings 208;
ಕಾರ್ಪಣ್ಯ = pity; compassion; poverty; wretchedness;
ದೋಷೋಪಹತ = the defect or mistake having been removed; or the
defect or mistake which has removed or destroyed something;
ಸ್ವಭಾವಃ = one’s normal nature or tendency;
ಪೃಚ್ಛಾಮಿ = I ask;
ತ್ವಾಂ = you;
ಧರ್ಮ = religious; of duty or good conduct;
ಸಮ್ಮೂಢಚೇತಾಃ = persons with perplexed or stupified mind;
ಯಚ್ಛ್ರೇಯಸ್ಯಾನ್ನಿಃ = ?? ;
ಚಿತಂ = ?? ;
ಬ್ರೂಹಿ = tell; speak; utter;
ತನ್ಮೇ = ?? ;
ಶಿಷ್ಯಸ್ತೇಽಹಂ = I am your disciple;
ಶಾಧಿ = Teach; instruct; order; rule over;
ಮಾಂ = me;
ತ್ವಾಂ = you;
ಪ್ರಪನ್ನಂ = the one who has arrived or reached or surrendered;
Shloka 209 Misc
ನಮಃ ಸರ್ವಹಿತಾರ್ಥಾಯ ಜಗದಾಧಾರಹೇತವೇ ।
ಸಾಷ್ಟಾಂಗೋಽಯಂ ಪ್ರಣಾಮಸ್ತೇ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನೇನ ಮಯಾ ಕೃತಃ ॥ ॥
Meaning 209
My Salutations to you, Oh Lord, who is responsible for the welfare of
all beings and who supports this world, which you have created. I fully
prostrate to you
and request your help for success in my efforts..
%E209 Word Meanings 209;
ನಮಃ = bowing; salutation;
ಸರ್ವಹಿತಾರ್ಥಾಯ = for the welfare of all;
ಜಗದಾಧಾರಹೇತವೇ = to the one who is the cause for the support or basis of the world;
ಸಾಷ್ಟಾಂಗೋಽಯಂ = ?? ;
ಪ್ರಣಾಮಸ್ತೇ = ?? ;
ಪ್ರಯತ್ನೇನ = bu the efforts;
ಮಯಾ = by me;
ಕೃತಃ = the Supreme Being;
Shloka 210 Misc
ಉರಸಾ ಶಿರಸಾ ದೃಷ್ಟ್ಯಾ ಮನಸಾ ವಚಸಾ ತಥಾ ।
ಪದ್ಭ್ಯಾಂ ಕರಾಭ್ಯಾಂ ಜಾನುಭ್ಯಾಂ ಪ್ರಣಾಮೋಽಷ್ಟಾಂಗ ಉಚ್ಯತೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 210
The bowing with the chest, head, eyes, mind, speech, feet, and knees,
is called the eight-fold salution..
%E210 Word Meanings 210;
ಉರಸಾ = by the chest;
ಶಿರಸಾ = by the head;
ದೃಷ್ಟ್ಯಾ = through sight (F.instr.);
ಮನಸಾ = through the mind;
ವಚಸಾ = through words;
ತಥಾ = like that (cf. yathA tathA);
ಪದ್ಭ್ಯಾಂ = through the or to the or from the two feet;
ಕರಾಭ್ಯಾಂ = through the or to the or from the 2 hands;
ಜಾನುಭ್ಯಾಂ = through the or to the or from the two knees;
ಪ್ರಣಮೋಽಷ್ಟಾಂಗ = bowing by 8 parts of the body (touching the ground);
ಉಚ್ಯತೇ = ?? ;
Shloka 211 Misc
ಯಾನಿ ಕಾನಿ ಚ ಪಾಪಾನಿ ಜನ್ಮಾನ್ತರಕೃತಾನಿ ಚ ।
ತಾನಿ ತಾನಿ ವಿನಶ್ಯನ್ತಿ ಪ್ರದಕ್ಷಿಣಪದೇ ಪದೇ ॥ ॥
Meaning 211
Oh! Lord, I have committed many sins all my life, right from my
birth. I beseech you to destroy them at every step of my pradakShina
(going around God).
%E211 Word Meanings 211;
ಯಾನಿ = They which;
ಕಾನಿ = how many;
ಚ = and;
ಪಾಪಾನಿ = sins;
ಜನ್ಮಾನ್ತರಕೃತಾನಿ = ?? ;
ಚ = and;
ತಾನಿ = they;
ತಾನಿ = they;
ವಿನಶ್ಯನ್ತಿ = dissipate; get destroyed; die out;
ಪ್ರದಕ್ಷ್ಹಿಣ = circumbulation, (going around God);
ಪದೇ = at or in the step or word;
ಪದೇ = at or in the step or word;
Shloka 212 Misc
ಗತಂ ಪಾಪಂ ಗತಂ ದುಃಖಂ ಗತಂ ದಾರಿದ್ರ್ಯಮೇವ ಚ ।
ಆಗತಾ ಸುಖಸಮ್ಪತ್ತಿಃ ಪುಣ್ಯಾಚ್ಚ ತವ ದರ್ಶನಾತ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 212
When we see you Oh Lord, all our sins, sorrows and abject poverty
disappear instantly and immediately, we get happiness, wealth and
virtues..
%E212 Word Meanings 212;
ಗತಂ = goes;
ಪಾಪಂ = sin;
ಗತಂ = goes;
ದುಃಖಂ = sorrow; unhappiness;
ಗತಂ = goes;
ದಾರಿದ್ರ್ಯಮೇವ = poverty alone;
ಚ = and;
ಆಗತಾ = having come; the one female who has come;
ಸುಖಸಮ್ಪತ್ತಿಃ = wealth in the form of happiness;
ಪುಣ್ಯಾಚ್ಚ = ?? ;
ತವ = youryour;
ದರ್ಶನಾತ್ = from the sight of; from seeing;
Shloka 213 Misc
ಅನ್ಯಥಾ ಶರಣಂ ನಾಸ್ತಿ ತ್ವಮೇವ ಶರಣಂ ಮಮ ।
ತಸ್ಮಾತ್ಕಾರುಣ್ಯಭಾವೇನ ರಕ್ಷಸ್ವ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ॥ ॥
Meaning 213
There is no refuge for me other than you, Oh Lord! and I seek
refuge in you alone. Therefore, Supreme God, please show
compassion and protect me..
%E213 Word Meanings 213;
ಅನ್ಯಥಾ = otherwise or other ways;
ಶರಣಂ = seeking refuge or surrender;
ನಾಸ್ತಿ = no one is therenot there;
ತ್ವಮೇವ = you alone; you only;
ಶರಣಂ = seeking refuge or surrender;
ಮಮ = mine; mymy; mine;
ತಸ್ಮಾತ್ = ?? ;
ಕಾರುಣ್ಯ = ?? ;
ಭಾವೇನ = ?? ;
ರಕ್ಷಸ್ವ = protect or save;
ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ = supreme god;
ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರಿ = supreme goddess;
Shloka 214 Misc
ಅಪರಾಧಸಹಸ್ರಾಣಿ ಕ್ರಿಯನ್ತೇಽಹರ್ನಿಶಂ ಮಯಾ ।
ದಾಸೋಽಯಮಿತಿ ಮಾಂ ಮತ್ವಾ ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ ॥ ॥
Meaning 214
There are thousands of faults, misdeeds, offences that are done by me
day and night. Please consider that I am your humble servant and forgive
me Oh! Supreme Lord..
%E214 Word Meanings 214;
ಅಪರಾಧಸಹಸ್ರಾಣಿ = 1000 misdeeds or offences;
ಕ್ರಿಯನ್ತೇಽಹರ್ನಿಶಂ = are (being) done day and night;
ಮಯಾ = by me;
ದಾಸೋಽಯಮಿತಿ = ?? ;
ಮಾಂ = me;
ಮತ್ವಾ = having thought or considered;
ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ = excuse; forgive;
ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರ = supreme god;
ಪರಮೇಶ್ವರಿ = supreme goddess;
Shloka 215 Misc
ಗಾಂಗಂ ವಾರಿ ಮನೋಹಾರಿ ಮುರಾರಿಚರಣಚ್ಯುತಂ ।
ತ್ರಿಪುರಾರಿಶಿರಶ್ಚಾರಿ ಪಾಪಹಾರಿ ಪುನಾತು ಮಾಂ ॥ ॥
Meaning 215
The water of the river ga.ngA, the pleasing water, the water born at
the feet of murArI (Vishnu), the water that moves about on the head
of tripurArI (Shiva), the water that cleanses sins; may it purify
me!.
%E215 Word Meanings 215;
ಗಾಂಗಂ = of the river ga.ngA;
ವಾರಿ = water;
ಮನೋಹಾರಿ = pleasing;
ಮುರಾರಿಚರಣಚ್ಯುತಂ = born at the feet of murArI;
ತ್ರಿಪುರಾರಿಶಿರಶ್ಚಾರಿ = moves about on the head of tripurArI;
ಪಾಪಹಾರಿ = cleanses sins;
ಪುನಾತು = may it purify;
ಮಾಂ = me;
Shloka 216 Shiva
ಅಸಿತಗಿರಿಸಮಸ್ಯಾತ್ ಕಜ್ಜಲಂ ಸಿಂಧೂಪಾತ್ರೇ
ಸುರತರುವರಶಾಖಾ ಲೇಖನೀ ಪತ್ರಮೂರ್ವೀ ।
ಲಿಖತಿ ಯದಿ ಗೃಹಿತ್ವಾ ಶಾರದಾ ಸರ್ವಕಾಲಂ
ತದಪಿ ತವ ಗುಣಾನಾಮೀಶ ಪಾರಂ ನ ಯಾತಿ ॥ ॥
Meaning 216
Take one big mountain of eye ointment and dissolve it as black ink in
the pot made out of ocean, take a branch of the heavenly tree as the pen,
the earth (ground) as the parchment, arrange for Sharada to write all the
time with this understanding, still it would not be enough to describe
all of your Good Qualities, oh Isha!
.
%E216 Word Meanings 216;
ಅಸಿತಗಿರಿಸಮಸ್ಯಾತ್ = like (samaM) a black (asita) mountain (giri);
ಕಜ್ಜಲಂ = eye ointment; collyrium or black ink;
ಸಿಂಧುಪಾತ್ರೇ = in the pot (pAtra) of ocean (si.ndhu) [7];
ಸುರತರುವರ = the heavenly tree;
ಶಾಖಾ = a branch;;
ಲೇಖನೀ = writing instrument;
ಪತ್ರ = leaf; page;
ಉರ್ವೀ = earth;
ಲಿಖತಿ = writes (likha);
ಯದಿ = if;
ಗೃಹೀತ್ವಾ = while holding;
ಶಾರದಾ = goddess worshipped during the autumnal season sharad as
Durga, LakShmi and Sarasvati;
ಸರ್ವಕಾಲಂ = for ever;
ತದಪಿ = even then;
ತವ = your;
ಗುಣಾನಾಂ = of the good qualities;
ಈಶ = Hey Isha[8];
ಪಾರ = end; other side;
ನ = no;
ಯಾತಿ = goes;
Shloka 217 Shiva
ಶಿವಂ ಶಿವಕರಂ ಶಾನ್ತಂ ಶಿವಾತ್ಮಾನಂ ಶಿವೋತ್ತಮಮ್ ।
ಶಿವಮಾರ್ಗ ಪ್ರಣೇಧರಮ್ ಪ್ರಣತೋಸ್ಮಿ ಸದಾಶಿವಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 217
Salutations to Sadashiva, the ever auspicious;
The leader of all auspicious paths;
Sacred, purifier, embodiment of peace;
Excelling the best, the auspicious Self Itself..
%E217 Word Meanings 217;
ಶಿವಂ = to the auspicious One;;
ಶಿವಕರಂ = to the One who provides auspiciousness;
ಶಾಂತಂ = to the embodiment of Peace;
ಶಿವಾತ್ಮಾನಂ = to the One who is the auspicious Self Itself;
ಶಿವೋತ್ತಮಮ್ = to the One who is best of all auspicious beings;
ಶಿವಮಾರ್ಗ = the auspicious approach;
ಪ್ರಣೇಧಾರಂ = bowing humbly;
ಪ್ರಣತೋಸ್ಮಿ = I offer obeisance;
ಸದಾಶಿವಮ್ = to the eternally auspicious One.;
Shloka 218 Vishnu
ನಮಾಮಿ ನಾರಾಯಣ ಪಾದಪಂಕಜಂ
ಕರೋಮಿ ನಾರಾಯಣ ಪೂಜನಂ ಸದಾ ।
ಜಪಾಮಿ ನಾರಾಯಣ ನಾಮ ನಿರ್ಮಲಂ
ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ ನಾರಾಯಣ ತತ್ತ್ವಮವ್ಯಯಮ್ ॥ ॥
Meaning 218
I salute the lotus-feet of NArAyaNa, propitiate Narayana,
speak of the pure name of Narayana and bear in mind the
immutable factuality of Narayana..
%E218 Word Meanings 218;
?? ;
?? ;
Shloka 219 Rama
ರಾಮನಾಮ ಸದಾ ಪ್ರೇರಣಾ ಸಂಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ ಜಗದ್ಗುರುಮ್ ।
ಕ್ಷಣಂ ವಿಸ್ಮೃತಿಂ ಯಾತಿ ಸತ್ಯಂ ಸತ್ಯಂ ವಚೋ ಮಮ ॥ ॥
Meaning 219
I remember the ever inspiring name of the world-teacher Ram;
Even a moment of forgetfullness brings …; true is my word..
%E219 Word Meanings 219;
ರಾಮ = Oh! Rama;
ನಾಮ = name;
ಸದಾ = always; ever;
ಪ್ರೇರಣಾ = inducement; urge; encouragement; prompting;
ಸಂಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ = I remember well;
ಜಗದ್ಗುರುಂ = the preceptor of the world;
ಕ್ಷಣಂ = moment;
ವಿಸ್ಮೃತಿಂ = forget;
ಯಾತಿ = goes; attains;
ಸತ್ಯಂ = the truth;
ಸತ್ಯಂ = the truth;
ವಚೋ = word;
ಮಮ = mine; my;
Shloka 9999 %
ಓಂ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ಶಾಂತಿಃ ।
Meaning 9999
OM Peace, Peace, Peace!.
%E9999 Word Meanings 219;
ಓಂ = The `PraNava or Onkara mantra’ consisting of the vowels a and
u and the consonant `m’; also written as `OM’; refers to Brahman;
ಶಾಂತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾಂತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
ಶಾಂತಿಃ = Peace; tranquility;
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