This Stotra┬аis taken from Narad Purana and is written by Shri Narad Rishi. Shri Datta is trimurthi┬аof Tri devas i.e. (first) Brahma then (middle) Vishnu and then at the end Shankara. Narad says Datta is a destroyer of all diseases, sins, all our enemies. This stotra is to be recited with devotion, concentration and faith. The results will be good for life and one will become prosperous, happy, Sinless, healthy and our life become peaceful.
The story of Guru Dattatreya
GURU DATTATREYA is the son of ATRI rishi & mother┬аanusaya. ATRI rishi was born of Lord BRAHMA. He practised severe penance and attained Brahma┬аJnana. He married┬аanusaya, the daughter of Karjam Prajapati.┬аanusaya┬аas the name┬аindicates, was┬аdevoid of┬аthe taint┬аof envy. She was a PATIVRATA, an embodiment of chastity who┬аworshipped┬аand considered her husband as GOD.
Her fame and glory spread far and wide, all over the three worlds. Knowing her greatness Indra and other deities feared that they may lose their supremacy and that she may snatch their celestial treasures from their hand. They approached the 3 GODтАЩs Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh, described the greatness of Anusaya to them and entreated them to arrest the ever increasing powers and glory of Anusaya by somehow causing a blemish on her chastity.
They demanded that food┬аbe┬аserved to them immediately as they could not wait till the return of ATRI rishi.
Anusaya invited them to the dining┬аcentre┬аand after offering the proper seats was about to serve food. At that critical┬аjuncture,┬аthe guests made an unusual request. They said, тАЬOh! Pious one, we desire that you should disrobe yourself and serve food without wearing any garment. Then┬аonly will we eat the food served to┬аus .┬аPlease tell us if this is not┬аpossible,┬аwe┬аwill┬аgo elsewhereтАЭ. Anusaya thought for a while, тАЬ If I refuse to comply with the condition laid down by these guests they may go away without eating food. Atithis(unexpected guests) cannot be turned away, they are an aspect of GOD. My mind is pure. The spiritual strength of my husband will surely save meтАЭ. She declared her willingness to serve food as desired by them and went into the kitchen.
She meditated and prayed at the holy feet of her husband. With a motherly feeling towards the┬аguests┬аshe went naked into the dining place to start serving the food but, Lo! and behold! By that time the 3 guests were transformed into infants. She fondled the infants and at the sight of these hungry infants lactation welled up from her bosom. She happily┬аbreast fed┬аthem. When Atri┬аrishi┬аreturned┬аhome ,┬аto his amazement, he found Anusaya fondling 3┬аnew born┬аbabies. Anusaya rose and offered the 3 babies at the feet of her husband.
Atri┬аrishi┬аwent into a trance and recognized the trio as Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. He reverentially greeted them with folded hands. After witnessing the devotion and purity of┬аcouple┬аthe 3 infants assumed their real forms and requested the couple to ask for a boon. Atri┬аrishi┬аdirected Anusaya to seek a boon from the┬аtrinity. Anusaya replied that he might ask them to actually become their children. The┬аtrinity┬аgranted the boon and left for their celestial abodes in their subtle form and joined their consorts.
Vishnu took the form of Sri Datta, Brahma took the form of Chandra and Mahesh took the form of Durvasa. After some time Chandra and Durvasa sought the permission of Anusaya to leave. Durvasa expressed his desire to go on a pilgrimage and do penance. Chandra put forth his request, тАЬ I will reside in the region of the moon. Therefore you can see me daily. DonтАЩt grieve at our departure. Sri Datta combines in himself the divine qualities of 3 of us.
He will always be with you. Sri Datta is Lord Vishnu himself. Vishnu pervades the whole universe, so you will never experience separation from him. He will live according to your heartтАЩs desire. so permit me to leaveтАЭ. Taking the permission of their mother Chandra reached the region of the moon and Durvasa left on a long pilgrimage. Sri Datta remained in the hermitage of Anusaya.
The 3 GODтАЩs agreed to do it. They transformed themselves into mendicants and approached the hermitage of ATRI rishi. They begged for alms. At that time, ATRI rishi had gone to the river to offer his daily ablutions. Anusaya welcomed them with respect and offered them seats. She washed their feet and worshipped them. The guests became impatient and feigned great hunger.
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Recite this stotra daily┬а for getting relief from diseases,┬а past life sins, Pitru dosha and diseases.This is a miraculous stotra for curing difficult diseases and illness. Those having weak and afflicted Jupiter can also recite this stotra daily on every Thursday after lighting deepam in front of Guru Dattreya Idol or picture and before that one can also recite Naap Jaap of a Guru Datta тАЭ Shri Gurudev DattaтАЭ.
Narad Krit Shiri Dattatreya┬аstotram┬аfrom Padma Puran with English┬аtranslation
Dattatreya Stotra is dedicated to Hindu God Datta, a joint incarnation of Hindu deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Devotees worship Dathathreya as a god in the form of a combination of the great trinity consisting of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. He took this form due to┬аAnasuya,┬аthe wife of sage Athri.
One story tells that Narada poisoned the minds of Saraswathi, Lakshmi and Parvathy and told them that Anasuya is much greater than them. Incensed by this they sent their lords to Anasuya, who went and requested her to give them alms without wearing any┬аclothes, She made them┬аinto┬аbabies and combined them┬аinto┬аone. This God was Dathathreya.
Another story tells of the trinity being forced to approach Anasuya to save the world from the curse of Nalayani. She did this but asked them to become her babies. These babies were Dathathreya (Vishnu), Durvasa (Shiva) and Chandra(Brahma). Once in a hurry when all these babies were crying together, she took them together and they became one.
There is a small sect of Hindus called Datha┬аpanthis┬аin┬аKarnalaka┬аand Maharashtra who worship only Lord Dathathreya. He is picturised as doing meditation along with four Vedas in the┬аform┬аdogs following him.Praying┬аto Dattatreya by chanting this┬аstotra┬аwill help to destroy all the enemies, get rid of your sins and will be blessed with great knowledge.
Below is the English lyrics of Dattatreya┬аStotram translated by Sri PR Ramachander.
Asya Dathathreya stotra manthrasya Bhagawan Narada Rishi,
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Anushtup Chanda,┬а┬а
Sri Datha Paramathma Devatha,
Sri datha preethyarthe Jape viniyoga.
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English Translation┬а
The Sage connected with the prayer of Dathathreya is God like Narada, The Meter is Anushtup, the God addressed is the divine God Dathathreya, And this chanting is being done for pleasing God Dathathreya.
Shaloka 1
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Salutations to Dathathreya, who shows the seal of knowledge of Brahmam,┬аWhose clothes are the sky and earth and who teaches nothing but pure knowledge
Shaloka 12
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рдЕрд╡рдзреВрддрд╕рджрд╛рдирдиреНрджрдкрд░рдмреНрд░рд╣реНрдорд╕реНрд╡рд░реВрдкрд┐рдгреЗ ред
┬аSalutations to Dathathreya, who has the form of truth, follow good behaviour,┬аWho is the strong follower of Dharma of truth and depends on truth as a matter of fact.
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┬аShaloka 14
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Salutations to Dathathreya, who has a form that is not stable as well as one which is stable,┬аWho is greatly divine among divines and I pray Datha for salvation.
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Shaloka 16
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Salutations to Dathathreya, who gives knowledge, who is the consort of Lakshmi, Who is the form of his own soul, has the form with properties and without properties.
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Phala Sruthi┬а
(Effect of Chanting)
Shaloka 17┬а
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Shree Ganesh Ashtottaram is the stotram┬аof the 108 mantras/ names of lord Ganesha to invoke the divine blessing of ┬аLord Ganesha in devotee life to get freedom from all sort of worries, Sorrows, obstacles, hurdles, and delays. As the Lord Ganesha is тАЬPratham PoojinyaтАЭ Diety among all and helps in removing all the Vighanas of life. It is said to be believed that this ashtottaram is very dearer to Lord Ganesha and by reciting this ashtotaram regularly or on special occasions like Sankashti Chaturthi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Vinayak Chaturthi, etc. Lord Ganesha will reside in your heart and provides you both spiritual as well as material prosperity and also remove all the Obstacles coming in the devotee way. Astrologically those who having ketu is well placed in the trines to the Lagna or D9 Chart those people should recite this auspicious stotra mantra. Even When Ketu is placed with Moon, also helps in removing all kind of fear, sorrow, and doubts.When there is Sarpa Yoga (Yoga of disillusioned mind, Extreme lust ) ┬аforming in the Kendraa houses chart, only Ketu can helps in breaking the Sarpa yoga that can only be done by the worshiping ┬аof Ganesha Mantras or Ganesha Yantra made in silver.
тАЬSarvaVighnaharam Devam Sarva Karyaphalapradanam
Sarvasiddhi pradhataram Vandeham GaananayakamтАЭ
Meaning:
The remover of all obstacles and all problems, the one who gives the phalam (results) of all the work done, the one who gives all types of siddhi (wealth); I bow to the Lord who is the Leader of those who can not be led by anyone.
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Santan Gopal Complete Mantra
Here is the Santan Gopal Mantra with below-mentioned Stotra necessary for a devotee to recite it daily at least for 10 Jaap Mala
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Regular chanting of this Santan Gopal Mantra will dissolve all the obstacles that stand in your way of begetting a child. it so powerful that it can alleviate all your mental peace and bless you with progeny. This mantra is very┬аuseful for childless couples who are facing lots of delays and hurdles in be getting child. Even its energies are so powerful that it can prevent any chances of miscarriage or mishap during pregnancy.It helps to remove all difficulties associated with the conceiving and birth of a child and not even only it also ensures safe delivery of a child but also blesses him with good health and intelligence.
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What┬аis┬аGopal Sahastranaam and its pooja for the delay in childbirth
Gopal Sahastranaam is having 1000 names of child form of Lord Krishna.The┬аGopal Sahastranaam Puja is very auspicious and removes all obstacles from the life of devotees, especially for those couples facing lots of difficulties in getting progeny in right time from many years. It blesses the devotees with a child like Gopal hence this stotra is very beneficial for the couples desiring for a child. ┬аEven this The puja not only removes the problems of childless couples it is also fruitful for all. It showers prosperity, sound health and wealth to the one who performs this Puja wholeheartedly.
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Complete Gopal sahastranaam
Complete Stotra with Kar-Nayasa, Hardiya nayasa, and Dhyaana is available in Geeta Press Santan Gopal stotra and Sahastranaam.Please keep in mind there are two version One is Santaan Gopal stotra having 100 Sloka and another one is Gopal Sahastrnaam having 168 Shalokas. Below mentioned attached is Geeta- Press Santan Gopal Stotra. User can do any of one either Stotra or Sahasrnaama.
Here is the Gopal Sahastranaam Stotra edited and Proof-read done by┬аsanskritdocuments.org┬аTeam. For┬аComplete Sanskrit version, and way of performing the ritual, check out at the end of the story, PDF is attached below or you can also buy from Geeta Press too.So, Here is the Gopal Sahastranaam Stotra:
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Complete Sanskrit and Hindi Translation of Naryana kavach by Geeta Press Embedded┬а
The Narayana Kavacham is a prayer dedicated to the Lord Maha-Vishnu for any sort of trouble, either it is seen or unseen. One can immensely benefit by chanting this sacred stotra from any sort of danger, by removing obstacles from their lives.
The Narayana Kavacham occurs in chapter eight of the sixth skandha of Bhagavata Purana. It is an Armour of Lord Mahavishnu to protect ourselves from any sort of enemies.
The Story Begins:
Raja Parikshith, the son of Abhimanyu, asks his teacher, Sage Shuka for a means to protect himself from his enemies. Sage Shuka then teaches him the Narayana Kavacham, which was originally taught by Sage Viswaroopa, the son of Thwashtra, to Indra. It is believed that the soul of the man who reads this Kavacha becomes extremely holy and that anyone who reads this would be protected by Lord Vishnu.Once a time demons have gained enormous strength under the protection of their Guru Shukra acharya. The demi-gods became weak as their king lost the courage to win over demons, at the same time Indra humiliated Guru Brihaspathi and lost the Guru protection. Then the demi-Gods approached sage Viswaroopa for protection.He initiated Indra the great Narayana Kavach as mentioned in Srimad Bhagavata Purana 6th Skanda, 8th chapter. After Reciting and installing Kavach in Hridya, Indra regained his lost strength and tamed the demons.
About Narayana Kavach
Narayana Kavach is a very brief Stotra containing only 42 shlokas. It is to be read once in a day. It takes hardly 10 minutes. First, we have to apply the Lord Vishnu on all parts of our body. This process is called Anga-nyas and kara-nyas.
Source of Narayana Kavach
The text of Narayana Kavach is available in Vyas Srimad Bhagwat Purana, 6th Skanda. You can browse https://prabhupadabooks.com/sb/6/8. This chapter describes how Indra, the King of heaven, was victorious over the soldiers of the demons, and it also describes the shield of the Vishnu mantra.
The Process of Recitation┬а
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This chapter describes how Indra, the King of heaven, was victorious over the soldiers of the demons, and it also describes the shield of the Viс╣гс╣Зu mantra.
To take protection from this shield, one must first touch ku┼Ыa grass and wash oneтАЩs mouth with ─Бcamana-mantras. One should observe silence and then place the eight-syllable Viс╣гс╣Зu mantra on the parts of his body and place the twelve-syllable mantra on his hands. The eight-syllable mantra is oс╣Б namon─Бr─Бyaс╣З─Бya. This mantra should be distributed all over the front and back of the body. The twelve-syllable mantra, which begins with the praс╣Зava, oс╣Бk─Бra, is oс╣Б namo bhagavate v─Бsudev─Бya.
One syllable should be placed on each of the fingers and should be preceded by the praс╣Зava, oс╣Бk─Бra. Thereafter, one must chant oс╣Б viс╣гс╣Зave namaс╕е, which is a six-syllable mantra.
One must progressively place the syllables of the mantra on the heart, the head, between the two eyebrows, on the ┼Ыikh─Б and between the eyes, and then one should chant maс╕е astr─Бya phaс╣н and with this mantra protect himself from all directions.┬а
N─Бdevo devamarcayet: one who has not risen to the level of a deva cannot chant this mantra. According to this direction of the ┼Ы─Бstra, one must think himself qualitatively nondifferent from the Supreme.
After finishing this dedication, one must offer a prayer to the eight-armed Lord Viс╣гс╣Зu, who sits on the shoulders of Garuс╕Нadeva. One also has to think of the fish incarnation, V─Бmana, K┼лrma, Nс╣Ыsiс╣Бha, Var─Бha. Para┼Ыur─Бma, R─Бmacandra (the elder brother of Lakс╣гmaс╣Зa). Nara-N─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa, Datt─Бtreya (an empowered incarnation), Kapila, Sanat-kum─Бra, Hayagr─лva, N─Бradadeva (the incarnation of a devotee). Dhanvantari, с╣Ъс╣гabhadeva, Yaj├▒a, Balar─Бma, Vy─Бsadeva, Buddhadeva and Ke┼Ыava.┬а
One should also think of Govinda, the master of Vс╣Ыnd─Бvana. and one should think of N─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa, the master of the spiritual sky. One should think of Madhus┼лdana, Tridh─Бm─Б, M─Бdhava, Hс╣Ыс╣г─лke┼Ыa, Padman─Бbha, Jan─Бrdana, D─Бmodara and Vi┼Ыve┼Ыvara, as well as the Supreme Personality of Godhead Kс╣Ыс╣гс╣Зa Himself.
After offering prayers to the LordтАЩs personal expansions known as the sv─Бс╣Б┼Ыa and ┼Ыakty─Бve┼Ыa-avat─Бras, one should pray to the weapons of Lord N─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa, such as the Sudar┼Ыana, gad─Б, ┼Ыaс╣Еkha, khaс╕Нga and bow.
(Source and Reference:
https://prabhupadabooks.com/sb/6/8)
Astrological Significance Of Narayana kavach
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Astrologically those having Mercury ┬аlordship of 5th or placed in Lagna, 9th ┬аor 5th house from Natal chart Should regularly recite Narayana Kavach. Those are facing great difficulties in wealth, Job and career related issues they can also recite kavach to get divine protection from ┬аNarayana, as its the only who he sustains or fulfills our mundane desires by sitting in our┬аKendra bhavas (1st, 4th, 7th and 10th).Kendra┬аBhavas are the house of Sustenance where lord Vishnu sits for uplifting, nourishment and fullfilling all kind of worldly needs and also shows our mundane desires one can have in his life that one wants to fulfill with the help of Laxmi who sits in Trikona bhavas. So, one having any sort of financial or job-related issues they should recite Narayana kavach┬аdaily once a time.
Same is case with the Dharma devta who also helps in fulfilling our mundane desires sitting in 9th house from the Karkamsa in Navamsa chart.
Those having Mercury alone placed in the 9th from the Karkamsa or having Mercury with Moon placed in it, they should also chant Kavach to get divine protection from Narayana┬аfor any sort of Mundane difficulties they are facing.
Even same is the case with the those having mercury placed in 8th or having lordship of 8th house placed in any bhava, they should chant Narayana kavach┬аfor any sort of miseries they are facing in life, or facing extreme health issues and having fear of un-sudden death or fear from Black magic or unseen enemies.
Even it is applicable for those having the Close influence of Saturn over Mercury or either they having lordship of 8th or placed in the 8th house.
English Translation with ┬аPurport on Narayana Kavach by Srila Prabhupad┬а
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The Narayana Kavach Begins:
After explaining this process, ┼Ъukadeva Gosv─Бm─л told Mah─Бr─БjaPar─лkс╣гit how Vi┼Ыvar┼лpa, the brother of Vс╣Ыtr─Бsura, described the glories of the N─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa-kavaca to Indra.
TEXTS 1тАУ2
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┼Ыr─л-r─Бjov─Бca
yay─Б guptaс╕е sahasr─Бkс╣гaс╕е
sav─Бh─Бn ripu-sainik─Бn
kr─лс╕Нann iva vinirjitya
tri-loky─Б bubhuje ┼Ыriyam
bhagavaс╣Бs tan mam─Бkhy─Бhi
varma n─Бr─Бyaс╣З─Бtmakam
yath─Бtat─Бyinaс╕е ┼Ыatr┼лn
yena gupto тАЩjayan mс╣Ыdhe
TRANSLATION
King┬аPar─лkс╣гit┬аinquired from ┼Ъukadeva Gosv─Бm─л: My lord, kindly explain the┬аViс╣гс╣Зu┬аmantra┬аarmor that protected King┬аIndra┬аand enabled him to conquer his enemies, along with their carriers, and enjoy the opulence of the three worlds. Please explain to me that┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa┬аarmor, by which King┬аIndra┬аachieved success in battle, conquering the enemies who were endeavoring to kill him.
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┼Ыr─л-b─Бdar─Бyaс╣Зir uv─Бca
vс╣Ыtaс╕е purohitas tv─Бс╣гс╣нro
mahendr─Бy─Бnupс╣Ыcchate
n─Бr─Бyaс╣З─Бkhyaс╣Б varm─Бha
tad ihaika-man─Бс╕е ┼Ыс╣Ыс╣Зu
TRANSLATION
┼Ъr─л ┼Ъukadeva Gosv─Бm─л said: King┬аIndra, the leader of the demigods, inquired about the armor known as┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa-kavaca from┬аVi┼Ыvar┼лpa, who was engaged by the demigods as their priest. Please hear Vi┼Ыvar┼лpaтАЩs reply with great attention.
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┼Ыr─л-vi┼Ыvar┼лpa uv─Бca
dhaut─Бс╣Еghri-p─Бс╣Зir ─Бcamya
sapavitra udaс╣Е-mukhaс╕е
kс╣Ыta-sv─Бс╣Еga-kara-ny─Бso
mantr─Бbhy─Бс╣Б v─Бg-yataс╕е ┼Ыuciс╕е
n─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa-paraс╣Б varma
sannahyed bhaya ─Бgate
p─Бdayor j─Бnunor ┼лrvor
udare hс╣Ыdy athorasi
mukhe ┼Ыirasy ─Бnup┼лrvy─Бd
oс╣Бk─Бr─Бd─лni vinyaset
oс╣Б namo n─Бr─Бyaс╣З─Бyeti
viparyayam ath─Бpi v─Б
TRANSLATION
Vi┼Ыvar┼лpa┬аsaid: If some form of fear arrives, one should first wash his hands and legs clean and then perform┬а─Бcamana┬аby chanting this┬аmantra:┬аoс╣Б┬аapavitraс╕е pavitro┬аv─Б┬аsarv─Бvasth─Бс╣Б gato тАЩpi┬аv─Б/┬аyaс╕е┬аsmaret┬аpuс╣Зс╕Нar─лk─Бkс╣гaс╣Б┬аsa┬аbahy─Бbhyantaraс╕е┬а┼Ыuciс╕е/┬а┼Ыr─л-viс╣гс╣Зu┬а┼Ыr─л-viс╣гс╣Зu┬а┼Ыr─л-viс╣гс╣Зu. Then one should touch┬аku┼Ыa┬аgrass and sit gravely and silently, facing north. When completely purified, one should touch the┬аmantra┬аcomposed of eight syllables to the eight parts of his body and touch the┬аmantra┬аcomposed of twelve syllables to his hands. Thus, in the following manner, he should bind himself with the┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa┬аcoat of armor. First, while chanting the┬аmantra┬аcomposed of eight syllables [oс╣Б┬аnamon─Бr─Бyaс╣З─Бya], beginning with the┬аpraс╣Зava, the syllable┬аoс╣Б, one should touch his hands to eight parts of his body, starting with the two feet and progressing systematically to the knees, thighs, abdomen, heart, chest, mouth and head. Then one should chant the┬аmantra┬аin reverse, beginning from the last syllable [ya], while touching the parts of his body in the reverse order. These two processes are known as┬аutpatti-ny─Бsa┬аand┬аsaс╣Бh─Бra-ny─Бsa┬аrespectively.
TEXT 7
┬а
kara-ny─Бsaс╣Б tataс╕е kury─Бd
dv─Бda┼Ы─Бkс╣гara-vidyay─Б
praс╣Зav─Бdi-ya-k─Бr─Бntam
aс╣Еguly-aс╣Еguс╣гс╣нha-parvasu
TRANSLATION
Then one should chant the┬аmantra┬аcomposed of twelve syllables [oс╣Б┬аnamo┬аbhagavate┬аv─Бsudev─Бya]. Preceding each syllable by the┬аoс╣Бk─Бra, one should place the syllables of the┬аmantra┬аon the tips of his fingers, beginning with the index finger of the right hand and concluding with the index finger of the left. The four remaining syllables should be placed on the joints of the thumbs.
TEXTS 8тАУ10
┬а
nyased dhс╣Ыdaya oс╣Бk─Бraс╣Б
vi-k─Бram anu m┼лrdhani
с╣гa-k─Бraс╣Б tu bhruvor madhye
с╣Зa-k─Бraс╣Б ┼Ыikhay─Б nyaset
ve-k─Бraс╣Б netrayor yu├▒jy─Бn
na-k─Бraс╣Б sarva-sandhiс╣гu
ma-k─Бram astram uddi┼Ыya
mantra-m┼лrtir bhaved budhaс╕е
savisargaс╣Б phaс╕Н-antaс╣Б tat
sarva-dikс╣гu vinirdi┼Ыet
oс╣Б viс╣гс╣Зave nama iti
TRANSLATION
One must then chant the┬аmantra┬аof six syllables [oс╣Бviс╣гс╣Зave┬аnamaс╕е]. One should place the syllable тАЬoс╣БтАЭ on his heart, the syllable тАЬviтАЭ on the top of his head, the syllable тАЬс╣гaтАЭ between his eyebrows, the syllable тАЬс╣ЗaтАЭ on his tuft of hair [┼Ыikh─Б], and the syllable тАЬveтАЭ between his eyes. The chanter of the┬аmantra┬аshould then place the syllable тАЬnaтАЭ on all the joints of his body and meditate on the syllable тАЬmaтАЭ as being a weapon. He should thus become the perfect personification of the┬аmantra. Thereafter, adding┬аvisarga┬аto the final syllable тАЬma,тАЭ he should chant the┬аmantra┬атАЬmaс╕е astr─Бya phaс╣нтАЭ in all directions, beginning from the east. In this way, all directions will be bound by the protective armor of the┬аmantra.
TEXT 11
┬а
─Бtm─Бnaс╣Б paramaс╣Б dhy─Бyed
dhyeyaс╣Бс╣гaс╣н-┼Ыaktibhir yutam
vidy─Б-tejas-tapo-m┼лrtim
imaс╣Б mantram ud─Бharet
TRANSLATION
After finishing this chanting, one should think himself qualitatively one with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is full in six opulences and is worthy to be meditated upon. Then one should chant the following protective prayer to Lord┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa, the┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa-kavaca.
The Supreme Lord, who sits on the back of the bird┬аGaruс╕Нa, touching him with His lotus feet, holds eight weaponsтАФthe conchshell, disc, shield, sword, club, arrows, bow and ropes. May that Supreme Personality of Godhead protect me at all times with His eight arms. He is all-powerful because He fully possesses the eight mystic powers [aс╣Зim─Б, laghim─Б, etc.].
PURPORT
Thinking oneself one with the Supreme is called┬аahaс╣Еgrahop─Бsan─Б.┬аThrough┬аahaс╣Еgrahop─Бsan─Б┬аone does not become God, but he thinks of himself as qualitatively one with the Supreme. Understanding that as a spirit soul he is equal in quality to the supreme soul the way the water of a river is of the same nature as the water of the sea, one should meditate upon the Supreme Lord, as described in this verse, and seek His protection. The living entities are always subordinate to the Supreme. Consequently their duty is to always seek the mercy of the Lord in order to be protected by Him in all circumstances.
TEXT 13
jaleс╣гu m─Бс╣Б rakс╣гatu matsya-m┼лrtir
y─Бdo-gaс╣Зebhyo varuс╣Зasya p─Б┼Ы─Бt
sthaleс╣гu m─Бy─Бvaс╣нu-v─Бmano тАЩvy─Бt
trivikramaс╕е khe тАЩvatu vi┼Ыvar┼лpaс╕е
TRANSLATION
May the Lord, who assumes the body of a great fish, protect me in the water from the fierce animals that are associates of the demigod┬аVaruс╣Зa. By expanding His illusory energy, the Lord assumed the form of the dwarf┬аV─Бmana. May┬аV─Бmana┬аprotect me on the land. Since the gigantic form of the Lord,┬аVi┼Ыvar┼лpa, conquers the three worlds, may He protect me in the sky.
PURPORT
This┬аmantra┬аseeks the protection of the Supreme Personality of Godhead in the water, land and sky in His incarnations as the fish, V─Бmanadeva and the┬аVi┼Ыvar┼лpa.
TEXT 14
┬а
durgeс╣гv aс╣нavy-─Бji-mukh─Бdiс╣гu prabhuс╕е
p─Бy─Бn nс╣Ыsiс╣Бho тАЩsura-y┼лthap─Бriс╕е
vimu├▒cato yasya mah─Бс╣нс╣нa-h─Бsaс╣Б
di┼Ыo vinedur nyapataс╣Б┼Ы ca garbh─Бс╕е
TRANSLATION
May Lord Nс╣Ыsiс╣Бhadeva, who appeared as the enemy of Hiraс╣Зyaka┼Ыipu, protect me in all directions. His loud laughing vibrated in all directions and caused the pregnant wives of the asuras to have miscarriages. May that Lord be kind enough to protect me in difficult places like the forest and battlefront.
TEXT 15
┬а
rakс╣гatv asau m─Бdhvani yaj├▒a-kalpaс╕е
sva-daс╣Бс╣гс╣нrayonn─лta-dharo var─Бhaс╕е
r─Бmo тАЩdri-k┼лс╣нeс╣гv atha viprav─Бse
salakс╣гmaс╣Зo тАЩvy─Бd bharat─Бgrajo тАЩsm─Бn
TRANSLATION
The Supreme indestructible Lord is ascertained through the performance of ritualistic sacrifices and is therefore known as Yaj├▒e┼Ыvara. In His incarnation as Lord Boar, He raised the planet earth from the water at the bottom of the universe and kept it on His pointed tusks. May that Lord protect me from rogues on the street. May┬аPara┼Ыur─Бma┬аprotect me on the tops of mountains, and may the elder brother of┬аBharata, Lord┬аR─Бmacandra, along with His brother┬аLakс╣гmaс╣Зa, protect me in foreign countries.
PURPORT
There are three R─Бmas. One┬аR─Бma┬аis┬аPara┼Ыur─Бma┬а(J─Бmad─Бgnya). another┬аR─Бma┬аis Lord┬аR─Бmacandra, and a third┬аR─Бma┬аis Lord┬аBalar─Бma. In this verse the words┬аr─БmoтАЩdri-k┼лс╣нeс╣гv┬аatha┬аindicate Lord┬аPara┼Ыur─Бma. The brother of┬аBharata┬аMah─Бr─Бja┬аand┬аLakс╣гmaс╣Зa┬аis Lord┬аR─Бmacandra.
TEXT 16
┬а
m─Бm ugra-dharm─Бd akhil─Бt pram─Бd─Бn
n─Бr─Бyaс╣Зaс╕е p─Бtu nara┼Ы ca h─Бs─Бt
dattas tv ayog─Бd atha yoga-n─Бthaс╕е
p─Бy─Бd guс╣Зe┼Ыaс╕е kapilaс╕е karma-bandh─Бt
TRANSLATION
May Lord┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa┬аprotect me from unnecessarily following false religious systems and falling from my duties due to madness. May the Lord in His appearance as┬аNara┬аprotect me from unnecessary pride. May Lord Datt─Бtreya, the master of all mystic power, protect me from falling while performing┬аbhakti-yoga, and may Lord┬аKapila, the master of all good qualities, protect me from the material bondage of fruitive activities.
TEXT 17
┬а
sanat-kum─Бro тАЩvatu k─Бmadev─Бd
dhaya┼Ы─лrс╣г─Б m─Бс╣Б pathi deva-helan─Бt
devarс╣гi-varyaс╕е puruс╣г─Бrcan─Бntar─Бt
k┼лrmo harir m─Бс╣Б niray─Бd a┼Ыeс╣г─Бt
TRANSLATION
May┬аSanat-kum─Бra┬аprotect me from lusty desires. As I begin some auspicious activity, may Lord┬аHayagr─лva┬аprotect me from being an offender by neglecting to offer respectful obeisances to the Supreme Lord. May┬аDevarс╣гiN─Бrada┬аprotect me from committing offenses in worshiping the Deity, and may Lord┬аK┼лrma, the tortoise, protect me from falling to the unlimited hellish planets.
PURPORT
Lusty desires are very strong in everyone, and they are the greatest impediment to the discharge of devotional service. Therefore those who are very much influenced by lusty desires are advised to take shelter of┬аSanat-kum─Бra, the great┬аbrahmac─Бr─л┬аdevotee.
N─Бrada┬аMuni, who is the guide for┬аarcana,┬аis the author of the┬аN─Бrada-pa├▒car─Бtra,┬аwhich prescribes the regulative principles for worshiping the Deity. Everyone engaged in Deity worship, whether at home or in the temple, should always seek the mercy of┬аDevarс╣гi┬аN─Бrada┬аin order to avoid the thirty-two offenses while worshiping the Deity. These offenses in Deity worship are mentioned in┬аThe Nectar of Devotion.
TEXT 18
┬а
dhanvantarir bhagav─Бn p─Бtv apathy─Бd
dvandv─Бd bhay─Бd с╣Ыс╣гabho nirjit─Бtm─Б
yaj├▒a┼Ы ca lok─Бd avat─Бj jan─Бnt─Бd
balo gaс╣З─Бt krodha-va┼Ы─Бd ah─лndraс╕е
┬а
TRANSLATION
May the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His incarnation as Dhanvantari relieve me from undesirable eatables and protect me from physical illness. May Lord с╣Ъс╣гabhadeva, who conquered His inner and outer senses, protect me from fear produced by the duality of heat and cold. May┬аYaj├▒a┬аprotect me from defamation and harm from the populace, and may Lord┬аBalar─Бma┬аas ┼Ъeс╣гa protect me from envious serpents.
PURPORT
To live within this material world, one must face many dangers, as described herein. For example, undesirable food poses a danger to health, and therefore one must give up such food. The Dhanvantari incarnation can protect us in this regard. Since Lord┬аViс╣гс╣Зu┬аis the Supersoul of all living entities, if He likes He can save us from┬аadhibhautika┬аdisturbances, disturbances from other living entities. Lord┬аBalar─Бma┬аis the ┼Ъeс╣гa incarnation, and therefore He can save us from angry serpents or envious persons, who are always ready to attack.
TEXT 19
┬а
dvaip─Бyano bhagav─Бn aprabodh─Бd
buddhas tu p─Бс╣гaс╣Зс╕Нa-gaс╣Зa-pram─Бd─Бt
kalkiс╕е kaleс╕е k─Бla-mal─Бt prap─Бtu
dharm─Бvan─Бyoru-kс╣Ыt─Бvat─Бraс╕е
TRANSLATION
May the Personality of Godhead in His incarnation as Vy─Бsadeva protect me from all kinds of ignorance resulting from the absence of Vedic knowledge. May Lord Buddhadeva protect me from activities opposed to Vedic principles and from laziness that causes one to madly forget the Vedic principles of knowledge and ritualistic action. May Kalkideva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who appeared as an incarnation to protect religious principles, protect me from the dirt of the age of┬аKali.
┬а
PURPORT
This verse mentions various incarnations of the Supreme Personality of Godhead who appear for various purposes. ┼Ъr─лla Vy─Бsadeva, Mah─Бmuni, compiled the Vedic literature for the benefit of all human society. If one wants to be protected from the reactions of ignorance even in this age of┬аKali, one may consult the books left by ┼Ъr─лla Vy─Бsadeva,┬аUpaniс╣гads,┬аVed─Бnta-s┼лtra┬а(Brahma-s┼лtra),┬аMah─Бbh─Бrata, ┼Ъr─лmad-Bh─Бgavatam┬аMah─Б-Pur─Бс╣Зa┬а(Vy─БsadevaтАЩs commentary on the┬аBrahma-s┼лtra) and the other seventeen┬аPur─Бс╣Зas.┬аOnly by the mercy of ┼Ъr─лla Vy─Бsadeva do we have so many volumes of transcendental knowledge to save us from the clutches of ignorance.
As described by ┼Ъr─лla┬аJayadeva┬аGosv─Бm─л in his┬аDa┼Ы─Бvat─Бra-stotra,┬аLord┬аBuddha┬аapparently decried the Vedic knowledge:
The mission of Lord┬аBuddha┬аwas to save people from the abominable activity of animal killing and to save the poor animals from being unnecessarily killed. When┬аp─Бс╣гaс╣Зс╕Н─лs┬аwere cheating by killing animals on the plea of sacrificing them in Vedic┬аyaj├▒as,┬аthe Lord said, тАЬIf the Vedic injunctions allow animal killing, I do not accept the Vedic principles.тАЭ Thus he actually saved people who acted according to Vedic principles. One should therefore surrender to Lord┬аBuddha┬аso that he can help one avoid misusing the injunctions of the┬аVedas.
The Kalki┬аavat─Бra┬аis the fierce incarnation who vanquishes the class of the atheists born in this age of┬аKali. Now, in the beginning of┬аKali-yuga, many irreligious principles are in effect, and as┬аKali-yuga┬аadvances, many pseudo religious principles will certainly be introduced, and people will forget the real religious principles enunciated by Lord┬аKс╣Ыс╣гс╣Зa┬аbefore the beginning of┬аKali-yuga, namely principles of surrender unto the lotus feet of the Lord. Unfortunately, because of┬аKali-yuga, foolish people do not surrender to the lotus feet of┬аKс╣Ыс╣гс╣Зa. Even most people who claim to belong to the Vedic system of religion are actually opposed to the Vedic principles. Every day they manufacture a new type of┬аdharma┬аon the plea that whatever one manufactures is also a path of liberation. Atheistic men generally┬аsay, yata mata tata patha.
According to this view, there are hundreds and thousands of different opinions in human society, and each opinion is a valid religious principle. This philosophy of rascals has killed the religious principles mentioned in the┬аVedas,┬аand such philosophies will become increasingly influential as┬аKali-yuga┬аprogresses. In the last stage of┬аKali-yuga, Kalkideva, the fierce incarnation of┬аKe┼Ыava, will descend to kill all the atheists and will save only the devotees of the Lord.
TEXT 20
┬а
m─Бс╣Б ke┼Ыavo gaday─Б pr─Бtar avy─Бd
govinda ─Бsaс╣Еgavam ─Бtta-veс╣Зuс╕е
n─Бr─Бyaс╣Зaс╕е pr─Бhс╣Зa ud─Бtta-┼Ыaktir
madhyan-dine viс╣гс╣Зur ar─лndra-p─Бс╣Зiс╕е
TRANSLATION
May Lord┬аKe┼Ыava┬аprotect me with His club in the first portion of the day, and may┬аGovinda, who is always engaged in playing His flute, protect me in the second portion of the day. May Lord┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa, who is equipped with all potencies, protect me in the third part of the day, and may Lord┬аViс╣гс╣Зu, who carries a disc to kill His enemies, protect me in the fourth part of the day.
PURPORT
According to Vedic astronomical calculations, day and night are each divided into thirty┬аghaс╣нik─Бs┬а(twenty-four minutes), instead of twelve hours. Generally, each day and each night is divided into six parts consisting of five┬аghaс╣нik─Бs.┬аIn each of these six portions of the day and night, the Lord may be addressed for protection according to different names. Lord┬аKe┼Ыava, the proprietor of the holy place of┬аMathur─Б, is the Lord of the first portion of the day, and┬аGovinda, the Lord of┬аVс╣Ыnd─Бvana. is the master of the second portion.
TEXT 21
┬а
devo тАЩpar─Бhс╣Зe madhu-hogradhanv─Б
s─Бyaс╣Б tri-dh─Бm─Бvatu m─Бdhavo m─Бm
doс╣гe hс╣Ыс╣г─лke┼Ыa ut─Бrdha-r─Бtre
ni┼Ы─лtha eko тАЩvatu padman─Бbhaс╕е
TRANSLATION
May Lord┬аMadhus┼лdana, who carries a bow very fearful for the demons, protect me during the fifth part of the day. In the evening, may Lord┬аM─Бdhava, appearing as┬аBrahm─Б,┬аViс╣гс╣Зu┬аand┬аMahe┼Ыvara, protect me, and in the beginning of night may Lord┬аHс╣Ыс╣г─лke┼Ыa┬аprotect me. At the dead of night [in the second and third parts of night] may Lord┬аPadman─Бbha┬аalone protect me.
TEXT 22
┬а
┼Ыr─лvatsa-dh─Бm─Бpara-r─Бtra ─л┼Ыaс╕е
praty┼лс╣гa ─л┼Ыo тАЩsi-dharo jan─Бrdanaс╕е
d─Бmodaro тАЩvy─Бd anusandhyaс╣Б prabh─Бte
vi┼Ыve┼Ыvaro bhagav─Бn k─Бla-m┼лrtiс╕е
TRANSLATION
May the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who bears the ┼Ъr─лvatsa on His chest, protect me after midnight until the sky becomes pinkish. May Lord┬аJan─Бrdana, who carries a sword in His hand, protect me at the end of night [during the last four ghaс╣нik─Бs of night]. May Lord┬аD─Бmodara┬аprotect me in the early morning, and may Lord┬аVi┼Ыve┼Ыvara┬аprotect me during the junctions of day and night.
TEXT 23
┬а
cakraс╣Б yug─Бnt─Бnala-tigma-nemi
bhramat samant─Бd bhagavat-prayuktam
dandagdhi dandagdhy ari-sainyam ─Б┼Ыu
kakс╣гaс╣Б yath─Б v─Бta-sakho hut─Б┼Ыaс╕е
.
TRANSLATION
Set into motion by the Supreme Personality of Godhead and wandering in all the four directions, the disc of the Supreme Lord has sharp edges as destructive as the fire of devastation at the end of the millennium. As a blazing fire burns dry grass to ashes with the assistance of the breeze, may that┬аSudar┼Ыana┬аcakra┬аburn our enemies to ashes.
TEXT 24
┬а
gade тАЩ┼Ыani-spar┼Ыana-visphuliс╣Еge
niс╣гpiс╣Зс╕Нhi niс╣гpiс╣Зс╕Нhy ajita-priy─Бsi
kuс╣гm─Бс╣Зс╕Нa-vain─Бyaka-yakс╣гa-rakс╣гo-
bh┼лta-grah─Бс╣Б┼Ы c┼лrс╣Зaya c┼лrс╣Зay─Бr─лn
TRANSLATION
O club in the hand of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, you produce sparks of fire as powerful as thunderbolts, and you are extremely dear to the Lord. I am also His servant. Therefore kindly help me pound to pieces the evil living beings known as Kuс╣гm─Бс╣Зс╕Нas, Vain─Бyakas, Yakс╣гas, R─Бkс╣гasas, Bh┼лtas and Grahas. Please pulverize them.
TEXT 25
┬а
tvaс╣Б y─Бtudh─Бna-pramatha-preta-m─Бtс╣ЫтАУ
pi┼Ы─Бca-vipragraha-ghora-dс╣Ыс╣гс╣н─лn
darendra vidr─Бvaya kс╣Ыс╣гс╣Зa-p┼лrito
bh─лma-svano тАЩrer hс╣Ыday─Бni kampayan
TRANSLATION
O best of conchshells, O P─Б├▒cajanya in the hands of the Lord, you are always filled with the breath of Lord┬аKс╣Ыс╣гс╣Зa. Therefore you create a fearful sound vibration that causes trembling in the hearts of enemies like the R─Бkс╣гasas,┬аpramatha┬аghosts, Pretas, M─Бt─Бs, Pi┼Ы─Бcas and┬аbr─Бhmaс╣Зa┬аghosts with fearful eyes.
TEXT 26
┬а
tvaс╣Б tigma-dh─Бr─Бsi-var─Бri-sainyam
─л┼Ыa-prayukto mama chindhi chindhi
cakс╣г┼лс╣Бс╣гi carma├▒ chata-candra ch─Бdaya
dviс╣г─Бm aghon─Бс╣Б hara p─Бpa-cakс╣гuс╣г─Бm
TRANSLATION
O king of sharp-edged swords, you are engaged by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Please cut the soldiers of my enemies to pieces. Please cut them to pieces! O shield marked with a hundred brilliant moonlike circles, please cover the eyes of the sinful enemies. Pluck out their sinful eyes.
TEXTS 27тАУ28
yan no bhayaс╣Б grahebhyo тАЩbh┼лt
ketubhyo nс╣Ыbhya eva ca
sar─лsс╣Ыpebhyo daс╣Бс╣гс╣нribhyo
bh┼лtebhyo тАЩс╣Бhobhya eva ca
sarv─Бс╣Зy et─Бni bhagavan-
n─Бma-r┼лp─Бnuk─лrtan─Бt
pray─Бntu saс╣Еkс╣гayaс╣Б sadyo
ye naс╕е ┼Ыreyaс╕е-prat─лpak─Бс╕е
TRANSLATION
May the glorification of the transcendental name, form, qualities and paraphernalia of the Supreme Personality of Godhead protect us from the influence of bad planets, meteors, envious human beings, serpents, scorpions, and animals like tigers and wolves. May it protect us from ghosts and the material elements like earth, water, fire and air, and may it also protect us from lightning and our past sins. We are always afraid of these hindrances to our auspicious life. Therefore, may they all be completely destroyed by the chanting of the┬аHareKс╣Ыс╣гс╣Зa┬аmah─Б-mantra.
Lord┬аGaruс╕Нa, the carrier of Lord┬аViс╣гс╣Зu, is the most worshipable lord, for he is as powerful as the Supreme Lord Himself. He is the personified Vedas and is worshiped by selected verses. May he protect us from all dangerous conditions, and may Lord┬аViс╣гvaksena, the Personality of Godhead, also protect us from all dangers by His holy names.
TEXT 30
┬а
sarv─Бpadbhyo harer n─Бma-
r┼лpa-y─Бn─Бyudh─Бni naс╕е
buddh─лndriya-manaс╕е-pr─Бс╣З─Бn
p─Бntu p─Бrс╣гada-bh┼лс╣гaс╣З─Бс╕е
TRANSLATION
┬а
May the Supreme Personality of GodheadтАЩs holy names, His transcendental forms, His carriers and all the weapons decorating Him as personal associates protect our intelligence, senses, mind and life air from all dangers.
PURPORT
There are various associates of the transcendental Personality of Godhead, and His weapons and carrier are among them. In the spiritual world, nothing is material. The sword, bow, club, disc and everything decorating the personal body of the Lord are spiritual living force. Therefore the Lord is called┬аadvaya┬аj├▒─Бna,┬аindicating that there is no difference between Him and His names, forms, qualities, weapons and so on. Anything pertaining to Him is in the same category of spiritual existence. They are all engaged in the service of the Lord in varieties of spiritual forms.
TEXT 31
┬а
yath─Б hi bhagav─Бn eva
vastutaс╕е sad asac ca yat
satyen─Бnena naс╕е sarve
y─Бntu n─Б┼Ыam upadrav─Бс╕е
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TRANSLATION
The subtle and gross cosmic manifestation is material, but nevertheless it is nondifferent from the Supreme Personality of Godhead because He is ultimately the cause of all causes. Cause and effect are factually one because the cause is present in the effect. Therefore the Absolute Truth, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, can destroy all our dangers by any of His potent parts.
The Supreme Personality of Godhead, the living entities, the material energy, the spiritual energy and the entire creation are all individual substances. In the ultimate analysis, however, together they constitute the supreme one, the Personality of Godhead. Therefore those who are advanced in spiritual knowledge see unity in diversity. For such advanced persons, the LordтАЩs bodily decorations, His name, His fame, His attributes and forms and the weapons in His hand are manifestations of the strength of His potency. According to their elevated spiritual understanding, the omniscient Lord, who manifests various forms, is present everywhere. May He always protect us everywhere from all calamities.
PURPORT
A person highly elevated in spiritual knowledge knows that nothing exists but the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This is also confirmed in┬аBhagavad-g─лt─Б┬а(9.4) where Lord┬аKс╣Ыс╣гс╣Зa┬аsays,┬аmay─Б┬аtatam┬аidaс╣Б┬аsarvam,┬аindicating that everything we see is an expansion of His energy. This is confirmed in the┬аViс╣гс╣Зu┬аPur─Бс╣Зa┬а(1.22.52):
As a fire, although existing in one place, can expand its light and heat everywhere, so the omnipotent Lord, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, although situated in His spiritual abode, expands Himself everywhere, in both the material and spiritual worlds, by His various energies. Since both cause and effect are the Supreme Lord, there is no difference between cause and effect. Consequently the ornaments and weapons of the Lord, being expansions of His spiritual energy, are not different from Him. There is no difference between the Lord and His variously presented energies. This is also confirmed in the┬аPadma┬аPur─Бс╣Зa:
The holy name of the Lord is fully identical with the Lord, not partially. The word┬аp┼лrс╣Зa┬аmeans тАЬcomplete.тАЭ The Lord is omnipotent and omniscient, and similarly, His name, form, qualities, paraphernalia and everything pertaining to Him are complete, pure, eternal and free from material contamination. The prayer to the ornaments and carriers of the Lord is not false, for they are as good as the Lord. Since the Lord is all-pervasive, He exists in everything, and everything exists in Him. Therefore even worship of the LordтАЩs weapons or ornaments has the same potency as worship of the Lord. M─Бy─Бv─Бd─лs refuse to accept the form of the Lord, or they say that the form of the Lord is┬аm─Бy─Б,┬аor false, but one should note very carefully that this is not acceptable. Although the LordтАЩs original form and His impersonal expansion are one, the Lord maintains His form, qualities and abode eternally. Therefore this prayer says,┬аp─Бtu┬аsarvaiс╕е┬аsvar┼лpair┬аnaс╕е┬аsad─Бsarvatra┬аsama-gaс╕е:┬атАЬMay the Lord, who is all-pervasive in His various forms, protect us everywhere.тАЭ The Lord is always present everywhere by His name, form, qualities, attributes and paraphernalia, and they all have equal power to protect the devotees. ┼Ъr─лla Madhv─Бc─Бrya explains this as follows:
Prahl─Бda┬аMah─Бr─Бja┬аloudly chanted the holy name of Lord Nс╣Ыsiс╣Бhadeva. May Lord Nс╣Ыsiс╣Бhadeva, roaring for His devotee┬аPrahl─Бda┬аMah─Бr─Бja, protect us from all fear of dangers created by stalwart leaders in all directions through poison, weapons, water, fire, air and so on. May the Lord cover their influence by His own transcendental influence. May Nс╣Ыsiс╣Бhadeva protect us in all directions and in all corners, above, below, within and without.
TEXT 35
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maghavann idam ─Бkhy─Бtaс╣Б
varma n─Бr─Бyaс╣З─Бtmakam
vijeс╣гyase тАЩ├▒jas─Б yena
daс╣Б┼Ыito тАЩsura-y┼лthap─Бn
TRANSLATION
Vi┼Ыvar┼лpa┬аcontinued: O┬аIndra, this mystic armor related to Lord┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa┬аhas been described by me to you. By putting on this protective covering, you will certainly be able to conquer the leaders of the demons.
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TEXT 36
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etad dh─Бrayam─Бс╣Зas tu
yaс╣Б yaс╣Б pa┼Ыyati cakс╣гuс╣г─Б
pad─Б v─Б saс╣Бspс╣Ы┼Ыet sadyaс╕е
s─Бdhvas─Бt sa vimucyate
TRANSLATION
If one employs this armor, whomever he sees with his eyes or touches with his feet is immediately freed from all the above-mentioned dangers.
TEXT 37
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na kuta┼Ыcid bhayaс╣Б tasya
vidy─Бс╣Б dh─Бrayato bhavet
r─Бja-dasyu-grah─Бdibhyo
vy─Бdhy-─Бdibhya┼Ы ca karhicit
TRANSLATION
This prayer,┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa-kavaca, constitutes subtle knowledge transcendentally connected with┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa. One who employs this prayer is never disturbed or put in danger by the government, by plunderers, by evil demons or by any type of disease.
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TEXT 38
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im─Бс╣Б vidy─Бс╣Б pur─Б ka┼Ыcit
kau┼Ыiko dh─Бrayan dvijaс╕е
yoga-dh─Бraс╣Зay─Б sv─Бс╣Еgaс╣Б
jahau sa maru-dhanvani
TRANSLATION
O King of heaven, a┬аbr─Бhmaс╣Зa┬аnamed┬аKau┼Ыika┬аformerly used this armor when he purposely gave up his body in the desert by mystic power.
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TEXT 39
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tasyopari vim─Бnena
gandharva-patir ekad─Б
yayau citrarathaс╕е str─лbhir
vс╣Ыto yatra dvija-kс╣гayaс╕е
TRANSLATION
Surrounded by many beautiful women,┬аCitraratha, the King of Gandharvaloka, was once passing in his airplane over the br─Бhmaс╣ЗaтАЩs body at the spot where the┬аbr─Бhmaс╣Зa┬аhad died.
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TEXT 40
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gagan─Бn nyapatat sadyaс╕е
savim─Бno hy av─Бk-┼Ыir─Бс╕е
sa v─Бlikhilya-vacan─Бd
asth─лny ─Бd─Бya vismitaс╕е
pr─Бsya pr─Бc─л-sarasvaty─Бс╣Б
sn─Бtv─Б dh─Бma svam anvag─Бt
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TRANSLATION
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Suddenly┬аCitraratha┬аwas forced to fall from the sky headfirst with his airplane. Struck with wonder, he was ordered by the great sages named the V─Бlikhilyas to throw the br─Бhmaс╣ЗaтАЩs bones in the nearby River┬аSarasvat─л. He had to do this and bathe in the river before returning to his own abode.
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TEXT 41
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┼Ыr─л-┼Ыuka uv─Бca
ya idaс╣Б ┼Ыс╣Ыс╣Зuy─Бt k─Бle
yo dh─Бrayati c─Бdс╣Ыtaс╕е
taс╣Б namasyanti bh┼лt─Бni
mucyate sarvato bhay─Бt
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TRANSLATION
┼Ъr─л ┼Ъukadeva Gosv─Бm─л said: My dear┬аMah─Бr─БjaPar─лkс╣гit, one who employs this armor or hears about it with faith and veneration when afraid because of any conditions in the material world is immediately freed from all dangers and is worshiped by all living entities.
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TEXT 42
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et─Бс╣Б vidy─Бm adhigato
vi┼Ыvar┼лp─Бc chatakratuс╕е
trailokya-lakс╣гm─лс╣Б bubhuje
vinirjitya mс╣Ыdhe тАЩsur─Бn
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TRANSLATION
King┬аIndra, who performed one hundred sacrifices, received this prayer of protection from┬аVi┼Ыvar┼лpa. After conquering the demons, he enjoyed all the opulences of the three worlds.
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PURPORT
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This mystical mantric armor given by┬аVi┼Ыvar┼лpa┬аto┬аIndra, the King of heaven, acted powerfully, with the effect that┬аIndra┬аwas able to conquer the┬аasuras┬аand enjoy the opulence of the three worlds without impediments. In this regard, Madhv─Бc─Бrya points out:
One must receive all kinds of┬аmantras┬аfrom a bona fide spiritual master; otherwise the┬аmantras┬аwill not be fruitful. This is also indicated in┬аBhagavad-g─лt─Б┬а(4.34):
тАЬJust try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth.тАЭ All┬аmantras┬аshould be received through the authorized┬аguru,┬аand the disciple must satisfy the┬аguru┬аin all respects, after surrendering at his lotus feet. In the┬аPadmaPur─Бс╣Зa┬аit is also said,┬аsamprad─Бya-vih─лn─Б┬аye┬аmantr─Бs┬аteniс╣гphal─Б┬аmat─Бс╕е.┬аThere are four┬аsamprad─Бyas,┬аor disciplic successions, namely the┬аBrahma-samprad─Бya, the┬аRudra-samprad─Бya, the ┼Ъr─л┬аsamprad─Бya┬аand the┬аKum─Бra-samprad─Бya. If one wants to advance in spiritual power, one must receive his┬аmantras┬аfrom one of these bona fide┬аsamprad─Бyas;┬аotherwise he will never successfully advance in spiritual life.
Thus end the Bhaktivedanta purports of the Sixth Canto, Eighth Chapter, of the┬а┼Ъr─лmad-Bh─Бgavatam,┬аentitled тАЬThe┬аN─Бr─Бyaс╣Зa-kavaca Shield.тАЭ
Understanding Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, Benefits, Meaning, for killing arrogance: An Astrological compendium to understand goddess Durga and nine planets
Introduction
Goddess Durga and Devi Mahatmyam
Mahishasura Mardini stotram is based on Devi mahatmyam in which Devi takes the forms of Durga in Chandika Form to slay Mahishasura. This stotra is said to have been composed or been dedicated to Ramakrishna Kavi as well as Sri Adi Shankaracharya both. Detailed Story of Mahisasura is available in Durga Saptashati in chapter 2,3 and 4 and also can be found in Devi Mahatamaya or Devi Bhagwati puraan. Mahisahasura Mardini is the stotra of Maa Duraga Narrated in Chandi path in Durga Sapatashati. This stotra is named Mhishasura Mardini as Maa Durga has defeated demon Mahisasura while taking chandi form. Maa Durga is the primitive source of all power as she is Shakti avtaar; she is residing with much qualities and powers and known by various names. Story begins when Mahishasura the king of Asura got boon from Lord Bramha and defeated all Devas and driven them out of Heaven.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotra Reciting Benefits:
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-Maa Durga is an Adi Shakti who conquers all the fears inside any soul, who kills anger, grudge , rage and ego to driven away all the negativity reside in mind, body and soul. To get Blessings of Maa Durga one need to surrender toward her totally, then she will able to purify the devotee in her own way. To gain the powers of Maa Durga to win in any battle or conquer any fear or challenge , reciting Mahishasura Mardini regularly with much devotion is a blessing. Devi Maa will help you to win the Battle and gives victory in all your Work. Reciting Mahishasura Mardini will overwhelm all sorrows from your Life. You will be blessed by Powers of Maa Durga as she defeat demon Mahisasura. You can read Mahishasura Mardini also at your home.This stotram has vital role with Navaratri festival when devotees worship Maa durga in 9 forms ┬аof Durga , as it contains the key message of Sri Chandi Path.
Sri Chandi Saptasati path ┬аtell us the ┬аstory of how Divine Mother ( Maa Durga or Mahamaya) ┬аtook physical form in chandi avtaar in order to destroy the demon Mahishasura, who was terrorising the Devas and all the humans. According to traditional Story, the battle of Maa chandi with Mahishasura happened during the nine days of Navaratri and finally ended with MotherтАЩs victory on the 10th Day called as Vijayadasami, the day following Navaratri.
Thus, when we perform devotion throughout the Navaratri festival, Mother comes and battles all the forces of negativity in our own hearts and minds ┬аto purify our mind, body and soul. On the auspicious day of Vijayadasami, She is completely victorious as we are freed from millions of sins and forms of negativity those are hidden in our mind. chanting Sri Mahishasura Mardini Stotram throughout Navaratri, helps to invoking the divine Mother to come and destroy all of our negativity within us.This sacred and beautiful stotram has the power to destroy all the ┬аnegativity residing within us.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram or Mahishasur Maridhini Sloka is a very powerful and popular stotra of Goddess Durga in the praise of divine mother written by Guru Adi Sankaracharya after Saundarya lahiri┬а( Praising the beauty of Maa Parvathi). Devotees Should chant this for victory over calamities and mitigation of their negative karma.
The essence of Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
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Astrologically Bull symbolises the Mahisasura which signifies over ambition, Aggression, over confidence, Power, Unpredictable nature, Perseverance and male Fertility.┬аit is a symbol of fertility through sacrifice.Bull being a Taurus sign seen for the arrogance (bully nature), direction-less ambitions, fighting nature, hunger for power, pride and excessive sexual desires those are uncontrollable for any being if it is being afflicted by the Nodes and Rajasic Planets.┬а Symbolically bull is masculine in nature so there is an implication of the bull signifies strength,valor , over aggression and male fertilisation, the more you preserve the fertility more you have strength, valor and courage to fight and more you can balance your mundane desires those are moving aimlessly or direction less in nature. The more you loose Veera (the Male fertility) , more you loose control over you anger, balance and the more you feel weak internally and physically. ┬аHistorically it is a symbol of fighting ability and male fertility that gives valor and magnanimity.In Spiritual Reality, over sexual desires leads to higher passion, Aggression, and loose control of temper for every men, ultimately it ┬аwill leads to many weaknesses which generates fear of losing power inside any soul which is symbolically represented by the Mahishasura, is a ┬аBull (Taurus) that shows to get anything in any cost and The goddess Chandika (Rising Moon in Shuakal Pakasha ) represents the trans-formative and filtering power and with the help of divine mother force any men can conquer ┬аtheir asuric tendencies as seen in the form Mahishasura in them. In Vedic Trends Chanda or chandals represents those who are mean , having higher passion, anger prone, or cruelty in their nature. Logically they shows animalistic and impurity in soul.
When such qualities are in excessive quantities it is called as called chandalas or those who lives in Tamas Guna means considered as impure, devoid of pure energy required to reach higher chakras. ┬аMahaishasura as The buffalo represents brutality and vile human nature.Two horns signifies the evil hidden in creation. This is the reason why the battle between Maa Chandika and Mahisha asura is symbolism ┬аof the battle between good and evil.Even it also shows the transformative process human beings can purify their animalistic sexual nature present in mind and body and only divine mother has that capability to turn a animal into human. One, who aspire to purify their minds and bodies should unconditionally surrender ┬аto Divine Mother durga, surrendering unconditionally to her would take up the responsibility of your life and transform you miraculously.Thus, Reciting Mahisasura Mardini and reading about the story of Mahisasura represents the deeper and a higher spiritual lessons for those are ┬аseeking liberation.
Those who are facing trouble in controlling higher desires and passions because of the animalistic nature (tamas) in mind and body and always feel restless, lack of peace and instability in their spiritual practice, they should pray to the Mother Goddess ┬аDurga to transform them into a positive person with the preponderance of sattva Guna. The Divine Mother will help you to control your animalistic passions and become a divine and pious person even She will helps you in destroying your evil karma to move further in the path of higher liberation or mukti from all mundane desires.
Maa Durga and story of Mahishasura
Story of Battle between Maa Durga and Mahisahsura ┬аlying from the Deva and Asura Sangram when Devas were defeated by the Asuras and they were controlling by the Demons. Thousands of years ago, there was a Demon called Mahishasura. He was part demon and part buffalo born from the union of the Asura Rambha and Beautiful female Buffalo Mahisi actually the princess Shyamala cursed to be a buffalo.
Later Mahishasura meditated for thousands of years so he could please Lord Brahma and in return be blessed with immortality and power. After much penance, ┬аLord Brahma came to him and said, тАЬI am very pleased with your devotion. Ask me any boon that you desire.тАЭ
The arrogant Mahishasura said, тАЬLord, I donтАЩt want any man or God to be able to kill me and only i can be killed ┬аby a women.тАЭ
Armed with this boon, Mahishasura considered himself immortal, as no man or God could lay hands on him. He went berserk. In his rage and pride, he practically destroyed the Earth. The lands were soon covered in his darkness and his massacres were widespread. Not only that, he chased away the Gods out of heaven.
Scared, the Gods went running to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and narrated their misfortune.They pleaded for protection and said that if something was not done soon, the heavens and the earth and all the beings there, would be destroyed.The lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva were hopping mad. They conferred for a moment. And then they held each other and started to radiate a blinding light. A light never seen before. A light so bright, that even the sun paled in comparison. Seeing this, the other Gods also joined in and the light shone even brighter. Out of this beautiful light, was born the ten armed Goddess Durga, the embodiment of Adi Shakti.
Being a woman, there was nothing stopping Goddess Durga from killing Mahishasura, as his boon only protected him from men and Gods. Such was the cunning and smartness of Lord Brahma.
One by one the gods approached her and gifted her a dazzling array of weapons.
The mighty Sudarshan chakra was given to her by Lord Vishnu.
Lord Shiva gave her a dangerous Trishul.
She got a Quiver full of arrows from Lord Varuna, the God of the Sea.
Lord Yama, the God of Death, gave her a powerful Sceptre.
Lord Indra, a Thunderbolt, to rattle the earth.
Lord Vishwakarma, the Architect of the Gods, a menacing axe.
Kaal, or Time, gave her a sharp sword.
She got a kamandal, or pitcher, from Lord Brahma.
Agni gifted a flaming dart.
Airavata, IndraтАЩs white elephant, gave Goddess Durga a bell.
Its noise helped her confuse the demons.
The mighty Himalayas gave Goddess Durga a lion to ride upon.
Armed with ten weapons gifted to her by the gods, one for each arm, she looked ready to show Mahishasura who the boss was and went into battle with him.
Maa Durga battled Mahishasura for ten whole days.
On the tenth day, she managed to chop off his head with her sword.
This shows the essence of why Navaratri festival is to be celebrated for 9 days and then in 10th days victory is to be celebrated after defeating and slaying the demon.
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Astrological Importance of Devotion of Maa Durga
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In astrological importance Worshipping of the Maa Durga and Maha Kali has dependent on the phases of Moon ( 4th house тАУ House of aspiration for Bhakti Marg and Moksh) and Moon being Karka of Mother represented by the Divine Mother and Goddess Devi Bhagwati (Durga). ┬аStrength of the moon in Natal chart in between the two phases shows which which Form of the divine mother helping us in conquering our desires, and we should seek divine blessings to kill our Demon in resides in our mind, body and soul.When Moon is stronger in Shukla pakasha ┬аis well placed in chart it shows the blessings of ┬аMother Durga and when Moon is weak or debilitated in Krishna Paksha it shows the form of Bhadra kali or blessings of Maa Kali to conquer the negative traits those are controlled by mind.
One can worship Goddess Durga/Kali based on the position of the moon in natal, Karkamsa and D20 chart after analysing the paksha bala and influencing of various planets on Moon ┬а:
Below are following information on Form of Divine mother based on Moon signs placements in different signs, as seen in any chart:
1) When Moon is in Aries it ┬аShows Mother Chamunda (those who kills Chand and Mund, highly aggressive in nature shows nature of Mars with it is with moon).
2) When Moon is in Taurus it shows the motherly figure form of Durga so it should give worshipping of ┬аMaa durga, as rahu Mool trikona sign is taurus.
3) When Moon is in Gemini it also shows Durga when divine Mother helps her devotee to get their budhi in right path as its exaltation sign is Rahu exaltation where one need to seek right devotion rather than moving toward unrighteous path.
4) ┬аWhen moon is in Cancer it shows Goddess Kali, the natural House of Kali when mother sits in the natural sign of Moksha and bhakti and aspires devotee toward true devotion to sacrifice all the comforts and seek dark deity in motherly form for mukti and bhakti.
5)┬аMoon in Leo shows the form of Kali who is in fierce form ready to burn the Kundalini of devotee in right path for perfect Sadhana.6) When Moon is in Virgo it shows the ┬аDurga who is intelligent enough to guide the devotee budhi in right dharmic and Karmic path.7) When Moon is in ┬аLibra it shows the form of Kali who is encouraging the devotee the follow the path of right dharma when it is a matter of Karmic relations.
8) When moon is in Scorpio it shows the form of ┬аKali as moon start getting weaker in this sign where Dark energies rises too in this sign, so to get protection from those energies worshipping kali is always best suggested in Asthami tithi in Krishna pakasha. Astrologically its Ketu own sign too.
9) When Moon is in Sagittarius it also shows the form of ┬аKali where devotees are in deep sadhana for awakening their kundalini Shakti for getting higher spiritual and dharmic wisdom. Astrologically Ketu gets exaltated here.
10) When Moon is in Capricorn it shows the form of ┬аKali where she sits in Shamshaan where devotes aspires for getting the siddh sadhana or blessings in their path. Devotees here are very good in sadhana too. Here goddess kali guides devotees toward right path for moksha.
11) When Moon is in Aquarius it shows the form of Durga the own mooltrikona sign of ┬аRahu where Mother durga kills the internal Kama, ┬аhidden desires those are hurdles in the path of true wisdom and true spirituality. Here devotees need to surrender their desires in order to get blessings from Maa durga.
12) when Moon is in Pisces it shows the form ┬аKali, the Mool-trikona sign ┬аof Ketu where divine mother aspires devotees toward moving in the path of Moksha and for understanding true sadhna and diving deep in bhakti and spirituality.
For understanding the true nature of ┬аDivine mother as Natural Ishata from Natal chart one need to check the relation of Moon with other planets in D1, D9 ( trines from Karkamsa) and D20 chart ( Moon and trines/lord from D20 lagana). Most important relation or influence with the 5th house/Lord is most important in understanding which Deity is influencing us in our bhakti marg it could be of Shiva, Gauri or Vishnu but when that planet is influenced by the Moon it changes its form in Devi form (Either Durga/Kali, depending on Pakasha bala of moon). For e.g If ┬аMoon is placed in the 5th house influenced by mars ┬аthen it shows the form of ┬аChamunda. When Moon is influenced ┬аwith the Saturn then it shows the form of ┬аKali. When Moon is with Ketu house in 5th house or it is being influenced by the Ketu or ┬аit is placed in sign of Mars it also shows Kali. When Moon is placed with Rahu either in 5th or trines to lagana it shows the form of ┬аDurga. Even Rahu alone in 5th house shows the form of Durga as Natural deity in chart. The Same principal we can See from trine from Karka amsa too, When Moon, Saturn, Mars or Rahu falls in trine from Karkamasa it also shows the form of devi depending on the which sign they are placed. Usually Watery signs shows the Devi form and Fiery ┬аand Dual Signs shows Vishnu form as Natural Deity but ┬аbefore approaching to natural deity one must need to thoroughly analyse the D20 chart. Even Placement of Venus with Rahu or Moon also shows form of Maha-maya as in ┬аMaha-laxmi form or can say one of Shakti peeth of Devi. When ┬аMoon is ┬аinfluenced by Mercury it shows the form of ┬аTripura Sundari ┬аor form of Lalita Devi.
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Even we can further Divides Goddess Durga 9 forms in different planets as worshipped during Navratri.
1) Sun Shows worshiping of ┬аShailputri
2) Moon Shows gauri
3) Mars shows form of ┬аSkanda Mata
4) Mercury shows form of ┬аKatyayani Mata
5) Jupiter shows form of ┬аBrahmacharini
6) Venus shows form of ┬аKushmandi
7) Saturn shows fierce form of ┬аKalaratri
8) Rahu shows ┬аChandraganta
9) Ketu shows Siddhidatri
Now, coming to main essence of Reciting Mahishsura Mardini Stotra helps one to get victory over all difficulties in life. So, here is the stotra for same as translated by S.N Sastri composed by Adi Shankaracharya.
1. O Daughter of the Mountain, who delight the earth, who make the whole universe enjoy, who are praised by Nandikesvara, who dwell on the summit of the king of mountains, the Vindhyas, who took the form of the consort of Vishnu (as Lakshmi), who are praised by Indra, O consort of Siva (the blue-necked), who have innumerable families, who are the Creatrix of the whole universe, who slew the demon Mahisha, who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
2. O Daughter of the Mountain, who delight Indra, who crushed the demon Durdhara, who subdued Durmukha, who are immersed in bliss, who nourish all the three worlds, who make Sankara happy, who remove all sins, who delight in celebration, who are angry with Asuras, who destroy evil pride, who destroyed the demon Durdama, who was born as the daughter of the ocean (as Lakshmi), who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
3. O Mother of the universe, who enjoy dwelling in Kadambavana, who is anointed with perfume, who sport a gentle smile, who dwell in Your abode on the peak of the lofty Himalaya mountain, the crest-jewel among mountains, who enjoy the sweetness of honey, who slew Madhu and Kaitabha, who destroy all sins, who delight in the Raasa dance, who crushed Mahishasura, who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
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4. You who eliminated Dhoomralochana and hundreds pf Dhoomras by a mere тАШhumkaaraтАЩ, who slew in battle numerous Raktabijas who rose up from the blood of Raktabija who was weakened in the fight, and, wonder of wonders, who slew in a mighty battle Sumbha, Nisumbha, and the arrogant leaders of the ghosts, who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
5. You who cut down with the weapon known as тАШSatakhandaтАЩ the heads and trunks of mighty elephants, whose mount is the powerful lion which killed the elephants of the enemy with severe blows on their necks, who killed the ferocious generals of the army of Bhandasura with blows by
your hand, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the ┬аMountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
6. You whose clinging bangles shine by contact with your body in the┬аfestival of the battle with bows, whose enemies are killed by blows on the┬аback of their necks with the weapon known as тАШSringaтАЩ which is┬аresplendent like gold and yellow in colour, and adorns your hip, You whohave charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You,┬аhail unto You.
7. O You whose might remains unbearable even after the burden has been removed by the slaying of arrogant enemies in battle, who made Siva Your messengerтАФSiva who is foremost in the art of discriminating between right and wrong, who slew the demon messenger who was sinful, cruel, and evil-minded, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
8. You whose hands gave protection and boons to the brave husbands of the women in the enemyтАЩs camp who surrendered themselves to You, who wield in Your hand for the slaying of enemies the sanctified trident which removes the sorrows of all the three worlds, who make the quarters resound with the divine musical instrument known as тАШDundubhiтАЩ, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
9. You whose praises are sung by people ever eager to praise You with charming words like тАШvictory to YouтАЩ, who captivate even Siva, the Lord of all beings with the clinging sound of Your anklets, who are fond of dancing with Siva in the sport in which He dances as Ardhanareeswara, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
10. You who are supremely lustrous and decorated by the flowers in the form of the charming minds of the good, who shine like the moon for the lotuses in a lotus-pond, the movement of whose charming eyes gives the impression of hovering bees, You who have charming locks of hair, O
Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
11. You who are fond of the sport in the form of a mighty battle against groups of mighty warriors, who are surrounded by hunters who build their huts with creepers and forest tribes known as Mallikas, Jhillikas and Bhillikas, whose body is soft like the beautiful tender red leaf, You
who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
12. You whose gait is like that of a well-nourished lordly elephant in rut along whose cheeks there is an abundant flow of ichor, You who took the form of Goddess Lakshmi, the daughter of the ocean of milk which is the place of origin of the moon which is the eternal ornament of the three worlds, who captivate even Manmatha who captivates the minds of beautiful women full of desire, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
13. O You whose forehead is incomparable and is lustrous like a tender beautiful lotus petal, who are the repository of all kinds of dances and are like the gently cooing swan, in whose hair there is an array of bees, whose hair is adorned with a garland of beautiful flowers, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
14. You who put to shame even the koel with the sweet tunes spreading out from Your flute, who move about among the creepers in the Kailasa mountain, who enjoy the dances of Your divine damsels and various other sports, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
15. You set at nought even the splendour of the moon with the charm of your reddish body, black locks of hair and the yellow robe worn around the waist, whose toe-nails shine with the resplendence of the gems in the crowns of the gods and asuras who prostrate before You, whose high breasts quiver as if by the force of the torrents of water flowing down from the summits of the Meru mountain which was conquered by Lord Siva, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
16. You who by Your splendour defeat even the sun with thousands of rays, You who are prostrated to by the sun god with his thousands of rays, You who were praised by the son of Tarakasura after that asura was killed by Your son Lord Subrahmanya in the battle between the gods and Tarakasura when the gods were defeated, You who were pleased with the chanting of mantras by the royal sage Suratha and the Vaisya named Samadhi who was himself like samadhi and who prayed for nirvikalpa samadhi, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
17. Whoever constantly worships Your lotus feet, You who are the abode of compassion and who are auspiciousness itself, he will certainly be endowed with all prosperity. O Goddess Parvati, I who always meditate on Your lotus feet looking upon them as my ultimate refuge will certainly get it. O Goddess Lakshmi, who bestow everything on devotees, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
18. Whoever sprinkles the sacred precincts of Your abode with water from a golden pot will attain the position of Indra by Your grace. O consort of Lord Siva, I take refuge at Your holy feet. Deign to bless me with all prosperity, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
19. Whoever repeatedly meditates on Your divine face adorned by the crescent moon, will he ever be rejected by beautiful women like those in IndraтАЩs abode? O most valued treasure of Siva, why do You not fulfill my wishes, You who have charming locks of hair, O Daughter of the Mountain, hail unto You, hail unto You.
20. O Goddess Uma, deign to bestow on me also Your compassion, You who are always inclined to shower compassion on the weak, O Goddess Rama, may You be hailed as the Mother of the universe. You are my mother also. I too am Your son. You may reject my prayer if it is not proper. Deign to remove my sorrow.
21. (Salutations to the Divine Mother) You Must Bestow Your Grace on Me, O Mother Uma, Who is Compassionate to the Miserable. O Mother of the Universe; Just as Your Grace is Showered (on the Devotees), In the Same Manner are Your Arrows Scattered (on the Enemies). Please do Whatever is Appropriate at this time, O Worshipful Mother, to Remove My Sorrows and Afflictions which has become Difficult for me to bear. Victory to You, the Destroyer of the Demon Mahishasura, Who has Beautiful Locks of Hair and Who is the Daughter of the Mountain.
Pada-Kamalam Karunnaa-Nilaye Varivasyati Yo-[A]nudinam Su-Shive
Ayi Kamale Kamalaa-Nilaye Kamalaa-Nilayah Sa Katham Na Bhavet |
Tava Padam-Eva Param-Padam-Ity-Anushiilayato Mama Kim Na Shive
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 18 ||
Kanaka-Lasat-Kala-Sindhu-Jalair-Anussin.cati Te-Gunna-Rangga-Bhuvam
Bhajati Sa Kim Na Shacii-Kuca-Kumbha-Tattii-Parirambha-Sukha-[A]nubhavam |
Tava Carannam Sharannam Kara-Vaanni Nata-Amara-Vaanni Nivaasi Shivam
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 19 ||
Tava Vimale[a-I]ndu-Kulam Vadane[a-I]ndu-Malam Sakalam Nanu Kuula-Yate
Kimu Puruhuuta-Purii-Indu Mukhii Sumukhiibhir-Asou Vimukhii-Kriyate |
Mama Tu Matam Shiva-Naama-Dhane Bhavatii Krpayaa Kimuta Kriyate
Jaya Jaya He Mahissaasura-Mardini Ramya-Kapardini Shaila-Sute || 20 ||