தட்சிணாமூர்த்தி, அறுபத்து நான்கு சிவ திருமேனிகளுள் ஒன்றாக சைவர்களால் வணங்கப்படும் வடிவமாகும்.

 

தட்சிணாமூர்த்தி, அறுபத்து நான்கு சிவ திருமேனிகளுள் ஒன்றாக சைவர்களால் வணங்கப்படும் வடிவமாகும். தட்சிணம் என்றால் தெற்கு என்றும், ஞானம் என்றும் பொருள் கொள்ளலாம். த-அறிவு, க்ஷ-தெளிவு, ண-ஞானம் என இம்மூன்றும் பீஜ மந்திரங்களும், அவற்றின் பொருளாகும்.

மேலும் தட்சிணம் என்றால் பெறுதல் அல்லது பெற்று கொள்ளுதல் என்பதாகும் அதாவது ஞானகடவுளாக அருளும் பரமகுரு தன்னை வணங்கும் பக்தர்களுக்கு ஞானத்தை தட்சிணமாக வழங்குவதால் தட்சிணாமூர்த்தி என்று பெயர் ஏற்பட்டுள்ளது.

பஞ்சகுண சிவமூர்த்திகளில் தட்சிணாமூர்த்தி சாந்த மூர்த்தி என்று அறியப்பெறுகிறார்.

படைப்பின் கடவுளான பிரம்மாவின் குமார்கள் எனப்படும் சனகாதி முனிவர்கள் ஞானம் பெறுவதற்காக குருவினை நாடிச் சென்றார்கள். பிரம்மா படைப்பு தொழிலில் மூழ்கியதாலும், திருமால் இல்லறத்தில் ஈடுபடுவதாலும் அவர்களை விலக்கி வேறு குருவினை தேடிச் சென்றார்கள்.

இதனை உணர்ந்த சிவபெருமான் தானும் சக்தியுடன் இருப்பதை கண்டால் பிரம்ம குமாரர்கள் ஏமாற்றம் அடைந்துவிடுவார்கள் என்று பதினாறு வயது சிறுவனாக வடவிருட்சத்தின் (ஆலமரம்) கீழ் அமர்ந்து வரவேற்றார். பிரம்ம குமாரர்களின் ஞானத்தினைப் பற்றிய கேள்விகளுக்கு தட்சிணாமூர்த்தியாக இருந்து சிவபெருமான் பதில் தந்தார். எனினும் ஞானத்தின் கேள்விகள் அதிகரித்தவண்ணமே இருந்தன. பின்பு தட்சிணாமூர்த்தி சின் முத்திரையை அவர்களுக்கு காண்பித்தார். பிரம்ம குமாரர்களுக்கு அமைதியும், ஆனந்தமும் உண்டாயிற்று. அவர்கள் ஞானம் பெற்றனர்.

தட்சிணாமூர்த்தி நான்கு கைகள் கொண்டு ஆலமரத்தின் கீழ் தென்திசையை நோக்கி அமர்ந்துள்ளார். அவருடைய வலதுகால் 'அபஸ்மாரன்' என்ற அரக்கனை மிதித்த நிலையில் அமர்ந்துள்ளார். அபஸ்மாரன் அறியாமையை / இருளை குறிக்கின்றது. அவரது ஒரு மேல் கையில் ஒரு ருத்திராட்ச மாலையையும் / ஒரு பாம்பையும் பிடித்துள்ளார். அவரது மற்றொரு மேல் கையில் நெருப்பை கொண்டுள்ளார். அவருடைய கீழ் இடது கையில் தர்பைப் புல்லை / ஓலைச்சுவடி வைத்துள்ளார், கீழ் வலது கையில் ஞான முத்திரையையும் காட்டுகிறார். அவர் தியானத்தில் இருப்பதாக கருதப்படுகிறது.

— Selvaraj Venkatesan (@niftytelevision) December 31, 2024

பாடல்

கல்லாலின் புடையமர்ந்து நான்மறை ஆறு அங்கம் முதற் கற்ற கேள்வி

வல்லார்கள் நால்வருக்கும் வாக்கிறந்த பூரணமாய் மறைக்கு அப்பாலாய்

எல்லாமாய் அல்லதுமாய் இருந்தனை இருந்தபடி இருந்து காட்டிச்

சொல்லாமல் சொன்னவரை நினையாமல் நினைந்து பவத் தொடக்கை வெல்வாம்.

(திருவிளையாடற் புராணம் - பாடல் - 13)

விளக்கம்

கல்லால மரத்தின் (ஆலமரம்) கீழ் இருந்து, நான்மறை, ஆறுஅங்கம் முதலானவற்றை கற்றுணர்ந்த கேட்டலில் வல்லுநர்கள் ஆகிய சநகர் முதலிய நான்குமுனிவர்கட்கும், வாக்கியலைக் கடந்த நிறைவாயும், வேதங்கட்கு அப்பாற்பட்டதாயும், எல்லாமாயும் அவற்றுள் ஒன்றும் அல்லதுமாயும் உள்ளதன் உண்மையை உள்ளபடி இருந்து காண்பித்து குறிப்பாலுணர்த்திய தட்சிணாமூர்த்தியை இடையறாமல் நினைந்து பிறவிக் கட்டாகிய பகையை வெல்வாம்

நான்மறை: ரிக்கு, எசுர், சாமம், அதர்வணம்

Jai Hanuman. Sri Hanuman.

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— Selvaraj Venkatesan (@niftytelevision) December 29, 2024

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— Selvaraj Venkatesan (@niftytelevision) December 29, 2024

Lyrics- 

Manojawam maruta tulya vegam jitendriyam buddhi matam varishtham 

vaatatmajam vanar yooth mukhyam Shriram dootam sharnam prapadhye

Meaning- 

I take Refuge in Sri Hanuman. Let me pray and salute to the one who is swift as thought , the one who is more powerful than the wind , the one who has conquered his senses , best amongst the wise, the son of the wind-god , the commander of the army of forest creatures, To that Lord Sri Rama's Messenger , the incomparable Lord Hanuman, Let me seek refuge. 

Aswatha Viruksha Mantra

Aswatha Viruksha Mantra—To Banyan Tree For Happiness And Prosperity.
Moolatho brahma roopaya madhyatho visnu roopine, Agratha Shiva roopaya, vruksha rajaya the nama. Salutations to the king of trees, Whose roots are Lord Brahma, Whose stem is Lord Vishnu, And whose crown is Lord… pic.twitter.com/WFtPVrhFOb

— Selvaraj Venkatesan (@niftytelevision) December 28, 2024

Aswatha Viruksha Mantra—To Banyan Tree For Happiness And Prosperity.

Moolatho brahma roopaya madhyatho visnu roopine, Agratha Shiva roopaya, vruksha rajaya the nama. Salutations to the king of trees, Whose roots are Lord Brahma, Whose stem is Lord Vishnu, And whose crown is Lord Shiva. 

Vat Savitri Puja: Vrat, Significance, Story and More

 What is Vat Savitri Puja/Vrat?

Marriages are sacred in India, not only because they are made in heaven and but also because of the customs, rituals, and traditions. One such ritual that makes marriage more than just two people coming together to share their lives is Vat Savitri Puja/Vrat. It is a beautiful expression of love and devotion by wives towards their husbands. On this auspicious day, women tie a thread around a sacred banyan tree (ஆலமரம்) and seek blessings from the Almighty for the well-being and longevity of their husbands. The festival is observed on either the full moon (Purnima) or the new moon (Amavasya) . Fasting rituals begin on the 13th day (Trayodashi) and end on Purnima or Amavasya. The festival is centred around the tale of Savitri and Satyavan.

While most Hindu festivals are celebrated on the same day in both the Purnimanta and Amanta lunar calendars, Vat Savitri Vrat is different. In the Purnimanta calendar, it is observed on ‘Jyeshtha Amavasya’ and is also known as ‘Shani Jayanti.’ In the Amanta calendar, it falls on ‘Jyeshtha Purnima’ and is called ‘Vat Purnima Vrat.’ Therefore, married women in southern Indian states observe this Vrat 15 days after women in northern India.

What is the Significance of Vat Savitri Vrat? 

The Vat Savitri Vrat holds great significance as described in various Puranas, such as the Bhavishyottar Purana and the Skanda Purana. These ancient texts highlight the worship of the banyan tree during the Vat Savitri Vrat. In Hinduism, the banyan tree symbolises the Trimurtis—Bhagwan Brahma, Bhagwan Vishnu, and Bhagwan Maheshwara. The roots represent Bhagwan Brahma, the stem represents Bhagwan Vishnu, and the top represents Bhagwan Shiva. 

On this auspicious day, women observe a sacred fast to ensure the well-being and safety of their husbands, praying for their prosperity and success. The rituals remind us of the eternal bond between married couples and the power of unconditional dedication.

Married women observe the Vat Savitri fast for the longer lives of their husbands. Also, observing this fast not only extends the husband’s life but also brings a disease-free life, happiness, and prosperity.

Story Behind the Vat Savitri Vrat

The story of Vat Savitri is quite famous and is considered ideal for married women. It goes like the following:

Savitri, the daughter of King Ashvapati, married Satyavan, who was cursed to die a year after their wedding. When Satyavan passed away, as foretold, Savitri refused to accept his death and challenged Yamraj, the god of death, pleading for her husband’s life. Impressed by her dedication, Yamraj granted her three boons, with the condition that she wouldn’t ask for Satyavan’s life. Savitri asked for a hundred children with Satyavan. Yamraj, still impressed, granted her another boon without any conditions. Finally, Savitri asked for her husband’s life, and her request was granted.

What is the Puja Vidhi for Vat Savitri?

• Begin the Vat Savitri Vrat on Trayodashi.
• On the first day, apply a paste of sesame and amla (Indian gooseberry).
• You can eat the roots of the banyan tree (ஆலமரம்) during the fast.
• Next, you need to paint a banyan tree on wood or a plate with turmeric or sandalwood paste.
• Worship this painted tree for the next three days.
• On the fourth day, wake up early and take a ritual bath.
• Next, set up the idols of Satyavan-Savitri and Yamraj on a banyan tree.
• Wear a bridal garment and jewellery, and apply vermilion to your forehead.
• Pray to the banyan tree and Savitri.   
• Next, sprinkle vermilion around the tree. Also, tie yellow or red sacred threads around the tree trunk.
• Walk around the tree seven times while chanting prayers.
• Break your fast on Purnima by eating the prasad, which includes wet pulses, mango, jackfruit, banana, and lemon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Vat Savitri puja?

A: Vat Savitri Puja is a beautiful expression of love and devotion by women towards their husbands. Women tie a thread around a sacred banyan tree (ஆலமரம்)  on this auspicious day and seek blessings from their deity for well-being and longevity of their husbands.

Q: Can unmarried girls do Vat Savitri pooja?

A: Yes! Unmarried girls can wear a yellow sari and pray for a good husband in the future.

Q: Why is Vat Savitri Puja done?

A: On this auspicious day, women observe a sacred fast to ensure the well-being and safety of their husbands.

Vat Savitri Pooja is a significant Hindu ritual

Vat Savitri Pooja is a significant Hindu ritual observed by married women for the well-being, longevity, and prosperity of their husbands. Here's how it relates to the Banyan tree:

Significance of Banyan Tree: The Vat Savitri Pooja is traditionally performed under a Banyan tree, known as "Vat Vriksha." The Banyan tree symbolizes longevity and immortality in Hinduism, which aligns with the pooja's purpose of praying for the husband's long life.

Mythological Background: The ritual is named after Savitri, who saved her husband Satyavan from death through her devotion and determination. According to the legend, Savitri pleaded for her husband's life under a Banyan tree where Yama, the god of death, was sitting. This connection makes the Banyan tree central to the observance of this pooja.

Ritual Practices:

Women fast throughout the day, similar to other Hindu fasting rituals.

They gather around a Banyan tree, often tying threads around it or circumambulating it, symbolizing their prayers for their husband's health.

Stories of Savitri and Satyavan are narrated, and women pray for the well-being of their husbands.

Offerings are made which might include flowers, incense, and sometimes a small lamp or diya.

Cultural Variations: While the core of the ritual remains the same, there might be slight variations in how it's performed across different regions of India. However, the Banyan tree and the story of Savitri are constants.

Timing: Vat Savitri Pooja is observed on the new moon day (Amavasya) during the Jyeshtha month of the Hindu calendar, which typically falls in May or June in the Gregorian calendar.

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Here are some of the key mantras chanted during the Vat Savitri Pooja:

Main Mantra for Vat Savitri:

वटसवित्री व्रतं कुर्वे, पतिं दीर्घायुरस्तु मे।

पतिं मे कृत्वा वर्षशतं, जीवेम शरदः शतम्॥

வத்ஸவித்ரீ வ்ரதம் குர்வே, பதிந் திரீகாயுரஸ்து மே.

பதி மே கৃத்வா வர்ஷஷாந்த், ஜீவேம் ஶரதঃ ஷதம் ॥

Translation:

I perform the Vat Savitri Vrat, may my husband have a long life.

May my husband live for a hundred years, may we live a hundred autumns together.

Mantra for Offering Water to the Banyan Tree:

वट वृक्षाय नम:, सवित्री व्रतं कुर्वे।

पतिं दीर्घायुरस्तु मे, पतिं मे कृत्वा वर्षशतं,

जीवेम शरदः शतम्॥

வத் விருக்ஷாய நமஹ, சாவித்ரீ வ்ரதம் குர்வே

பதின் தீர்காயுரஸ்து மே, பதிம் மே கிருத்வா வர்ஷதம்

ஜீவேம் சாரதா ஷதம்

Translation:

Salutations to the Banyan tree, I perform the Savitri Vrat.

May my husband have a long life, may he live for a hundred years,

may we live a hundred autumns together.

Mantra for Circumambulating the Tree:

वटस्य पत्नीं वसुधारां पतिं च प्रार्थये॥

வத்ஸ்ய பாத்திரம் வஸுதரந் பதிந் ச ப்ரதயே

Translation:

I pray to the wife of Vat (Banyan tree), the earth, for my husband.

These mantras are chanted with devotion, often in a group setting under the Banyan tree, to invoke blessings for the husband's longevity and well-being. The exact words might vary slightly in pronunciation or additional lines depending on regional customs or family traditions. Remember, the essence of these mantras is to express the depth of love, commitment, and the wish for a long, prosperous life together.

 

Agni Suktam

#Agnisuktam pic.twitter.com/XFsnna8UmY

— Selvaraj Venkatesan (@niftytelevision) December 10, 2024

The Agni Suktam, a hymn from the Rigveda, venerates Agni, the Vedic god of fire. This sacred chant invokes the divine energy of Agni, symbolizing purity, transformation, and the conduit between humans and the celestial realms. As worshippers recite the verses, they seek blessings, enlightenment, and the purification of mind and spirit. The rhythmic verses, expressed in the ancient Sanskrit language, resonate with spiritual significance, offering a profound connection to the cosmic forces and fostering a sense of divine harmony.

अग्नि सुक्तम् - अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम्

Agni - Om Agnim-Iille Purohitam Yajnyasya Devam-Rtvijam

ॐ अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम् ।
होतारं रत्नधातमम् ॥१॥
Om Agnim-Iille Purohitam Yajnyasya Devam-Rtvijam |
Hotaaram Ratna-Dhaatamam ||1||

Meaning:
1.1: Om, I praise Agni who is the Purohita (Priest) of the Yagya (Sacrifice) (Priest leading the Sacrifice), (as well as) its Ritvij (Priest performing Sacrifice at proper times); the Yagya which is directed towards the Devas,

1.2: Who is (also) the Hotara (Priest invoking the Gods) and the bestower of Ratna (Wealth of physical, mental and spiritual plane). 

अग्निः पूर्वेभिर्ऋषिभिरीड्यो नूतनैरुत ।
स देवाँ एह वक्षति ॥२॥
Agnih Puurvebhir-Rssibhir-Iiddyo Nuutanair-Uta |
Sa Devaa E[Aa-I]ha Vakssati ||2||

Meaning:
2.1: Agni was in former times praised by the Rishis, and (is still praised) now (at present times),
2.2: (O Agni) Along with the Devas. grow in this place (i.e. bring the Devas here).

अग्निना रयिमश्नवत्पोषमेव दिवेदिवे ।
यशसं वीरवत्तमम् ॥३॥
Agninaa Rayim-Ashnavat-Possam-Eva Dive-Dive |
Yashasam Viiravat-Tamam ||3||

Meaning:
3.1: From Agni (the Rishi) indeed obtains Nourishment Day after Day (by performing Inner Yagya Day after Day),
3.2: (By the Power of Agni the Rishi obtains) Glory of the most Heroic type (Glory obtained by overcoming the inner barriers during Sadhana).

अग्ने यं यज्ञमध्वरं विश्वतः परिभूरसि ।
स इद्देवेषु गच्छति ॥४॥
Agne Yam Yajnyam-Adhvaram Vishvatah Paribhuur-Asi |
Sa Id-Devessu Gacchati ||4||

Meaning:
4.1: O Agni, that (Inner) Yagya symbolised by performing the Adhvara (Outer Yagya), pervades the Sky all around (when it is done with an expansive heart for the welfare of all in your presence),
4.2: (That) goes towards the Devas.

अग्निर्होता कविक्रतुः सत्यश्चित्रश्रवस्तमः ।
देवो देवेभिरा गमत् ॥५॥
Agnir-Hotaa Kavikratuh Satyash-Citrashravastamah |
Devo Devebhir-Aa Gamat ||5||

Meaning:
5.1: Agni is the Hota (Invoker) who is Far-Sighted (with Wisdom) and is uniquely Famed for sticking to the Truth (i.e. Who understands the true motive behind the Yagya and give fruits accordingly),
5.2: May that Deva (Agni) come here with the (other) Gods (and make the Yagya successful).

यदङ्ग दाशुषे त्वमग्ने भद्रं करिष्यसि ।
तवेत्तत्सत्यमङ्गिरः ॥६॥
Yad-Angga Daashusse Tvam-Agne Bhadram Karissyasi |
Tave[a-I]t-Tat-Satyam-Anggirah ||6||

Meaning:
6.1: O Agni, whichever part of the Worshipper you make Auspicious (i.e. Purify),
6.2: (There) Your Truth indeed is infused, O Angira (Agni).

उप त्वाग्ने दिवेदिवे दोषावस्तर्धिया वयम् ।
नमो भरन्त एमसि ॥७॥
Upa Tvaa-[A]gne Dive-Dive Dossaa-Vastar-Dhiyaa Vayam |
Namo Bharanta Emasi ||7||

Meaning:
7.1: Near your presence, O Agni, day-after-day, with our Intelligence clouded in darkness, we ...
7.2: ... come, and offer you Reverential Salutations (so that our Intelligence gets Illumined).

राजन्तमध्वराणां गोपामृतस्य दीदिविम् ।
वर्धमानं स्वे दमे ॥८॥
Raajantam-Adhvaraannaam Gopaam-Rtasya Diidivim |
Vardhamaanam Sve Dame ||8||

Meaning:
8.1: The bright (Sacrificial Fire of the) Yagyas, the Protector of the Rita (Divine Truth) are shining, ...
8.2: ... and increasing the Illumination within our own Houses (i.e. within our own Hearts).

स नः पितेव सूनवेऽग्ने सूपायनो भव ।
सचस्वा नः स्वस्तये ॥९॥
Sa Nah Pite[aa-I]va Suunave-[A]gne Suupaayano Bhava |
Sacasvaa Nah Svastaye ||9||

Meaning:
9.1: O Agni, like a Father to a Son, become (easily) accessible to us,
9.2: And support our Well-Being.

Om Agnim-Iille Purohitam Yajnyasya Devam-Rtvijam |
Hotaaram Ratna-Dhaatamam ||1||

Agnih Puurvebhir-Rssibhir-Iiddyo Nuutanair-Uta |
Sa Devaa E[Aa-I]ha Vakssati ||2||

Agninaa Rayim-Ashnavat-Possam-Eva Dive-Dive |
Yashasam Viiravat-Tamam ||3||

Agne Yam Yajnyam-Adhvaram Vishvatah Paribhuur-Asi |
Sa Id-Devessu Gacchati ||4||

Agnir-Hotaa Kavikratuh Satyash-Citrashravastamah |
Devo Devebhir-Aa Gamat ||5||

Yad-Angga Daashusse Tvam-Agne Bhadram Karissyasi |
Tave[a-I]t-Tat-Satyam-Anggirah ||6||

Upa Tvaa-[A]gne Dive-Dive Dossaa-Vastar-Dhiyaa Vayam |
Namo Bharanta Emasi ||7||

Raajantam-Adhvaraannaam Gopaam-Rtasya Diidivim |
Vardhamaanam Sve Dame ||8||

Sa Nah Pite[aa-I]va Suunave-[A]gne Suupaayano Bhava |
Sacasvaa Nah Svastaye ||9||

The Agni Suktam, a hymn from the Rigveda, venerates Agni, the Vedic god of fire. Chanting & explanation Of AGNI SUKTAM By Shantala Sriramiah & Dr Nagaraj Paturi pic.twitter.com/qGYoM9hsNi

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Shri Sukta chanted by Priests of Kashi I Sri Suktam

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Navagraha Suktam

Navagraha Suktam | There are 3 Mantras for each Graha (Planet) - First addressed to Devata, 2nd to Adhi Devata and 3rd to Pratyadhi Devata. Listen or recite these Mantras daily to remove any Dosha and achieve prosperity in your life. #NavagrahaSuktam pic.twitter.com/bLZ5ycm0ZP

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Navagraha Suktam:

The Navagraha Suktam is a set of Vedic hymns dedicated to the nine planets or celestial bodies known as "Navagrahas" in Hindu astrology. These planets are considered deities in Vedic tradition, influencing human life through their movements and positions. Here's an overview:

Composition and Origin:

Source: The Navagraha Suktam is primarily derived from the Rigveda and Atharvaveda, featuring prayers and mantras addressed to each of the nine grahas.

Purpose: It is chanted to pacify, attract, or balance the influences of these nine planets in one's life, aiming to mitigate negative effects and enhance positive ones.

The Nine Planets (Grahas):

Surya (Sun) - Aditya

Chandra (Moon) - Soma

Mangala (Mars) - Angaraka

Budha (Mercury)

Brihaspati (Jupiter)

Shukra (Venus)

Shani (Saturn)

Rahu (North Lunar Node)

Ketu (South Lunar Node)

Structure and Content:

Hymns: The Suktam includes various stanzas (Rik or Sukta) dedicated to each planet. Each hymn praises the characteristics, powers, and divine aspects of the respective planet.

Adhi Devata and Pratyadhi Devata: For each planet, there are three levels of deities invoked - the graha devata (the planet itself), the Adhi devata (the presiding deity), and the Pratyadhi devata (the deity associated with the function of the planet). For instance:

Sun: Adhi devata - Agni (Fire), Pratyadhi devata - Shiva

Moon: Adhi devata - Jala (Water), Pratyadhi devata - Ganesha

Ritual Use: The chanting of Navagraha Suktam is often part of larger rituals like the Navagraha Homa or Nakshatra Shanti Homa, where it's used to invoke the blessings of these celestial bodies for health, longevity, protection, and success. 

Shree Mahalakshmi Divy Darshan |

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Aditya Hrudayam Stotram | Powerful Mantra From Ramayana |

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Dhanvantari mantra

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Shiv Raksha Stotra With Lyrics

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 This great Stotra was revealed by Lord Shiva himself to sage Yagnavalkya in his dream.

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Asya Sri Shiva Raksha stotra mantrasya

For the chant of Protection of Lord Shiva

Yagna Valkya rishi

The sage is Yagna Valkya

Sri Sadashivo devatha

God is Sada Shiva

Anushtup chanda

Meter is Anushtup

Sri Sada shiva preethyartham Shiva raksha stotra jape viniyoga

For pleasing Lord Sada Shiva, the chanting of Shiva Raksha stotra is being done.

Charitham deva devasya, maha devasya pavanam,
Aparam paramodharam, chathur vargasya sadhanam. 1

The story of God of Gods,
The blessed story of Lord Shiva,
Which is great, which is elevating,
And blesses one with four types of wealth.

Gowri vinayakopetham, pancha vakthram trinethrakam,
Shivam dyathwa dasa bhujam Shiva Rakshaam paden nara. 2

After meditating on Lord Shiva,
Who has five necks and three eyes,
And who is accompanied by Parvathi and Ganesa,
Men should read the protection of Lord Shiva.

Gangadhara sira pathu, Phalam ardendu shekara,
Nayane madana dwamsi, karnou sarpa vibhooshana. 3

Let he who carries Ganga protect my head,
Let he who keeps the crescent of moon protect my forehead,
Let the killer of Cupid protect my eyes,
Let he who wears Snakes as ornament protect my ears.

Granam pathu purar aathi, mukham pathu jagath pathi,
Jihwam vaggeswara pathu, kandharam shiva kandhara. 4

Let my nose me protected by the destroyer of puras(cities),
Let my face be protected by Lord of Universe.
Let my toungue be protected by the Lord of words,
And let my neck be protected by Shiva who lives in caves.

Sri Kanda pathu may kandam, skandhou viswa durandhara,
Bhujow bhoo bhara samhartha, karou pathu pinaka dhruk. 5

Let my throat be protected by the God with a blessed throat,
Let my shoulders be protected by, he who removes ills of the world,
Let my arms be protected by he who lessens the burden of earth,
And let he who holds Pinaka bow protect my hands.

 Hrudayam Shankara Pathu, jataram girija pathi,

Nabhim mruthyunjaya pathu, katim vyagra jinambara. 6                                                                         

Let Shankara protect my heart,
Let my belly be protected by consort of Girija,
Let my navel be protected by he who won over death,
And let my waist be protected by he who dresses in Tiger skin.

 

                                                                              

Sakthinee pathu deenartha, saranagatha vathsala,
Ooru maheswara pathu, janunee jagad easwara. 7

 

                                                                              

Let the God who takes mercy on the oppressed,
Who is dear to those who surrender to him protect my joints,
Let my thighs be protected by the great God,
And knees by the God of the universe.    

 

                                                                              

Jange pathu jagath kartha, gulphou pathu ganathipa,
Charanou Karuna Sindhu, sarvangani sada shiva. 8

                                                                           

Let my calves be protected by the creator of the world,
Lat my ankles be protected by leader of Ganas,
Let my feet be protected by ocean of mercy,
And let all my body parts be protected by Sada Shiva.

 

                                                                              

Yetham shiva balo petham, raksam ya sukruthee padeth,
Sa bhukthwa sakalan kaamaan, shiva sayujyamapnuyath,
Graha bhootha pisachadhya, trilokyepi charanthi ye,
Dhoorad aasu palayanthe Shiva namabhi rakshanath. 9

 

                                                                              

That blessed one who reads this protection,
Which is blessed with power of Lord Shiva,
Would get all his desires fulfilled,
Attain nearness to Lord Shiva after death,
And planets, ghosts and ghouls,
Which travel in any of the three worlds,
Would run immediately, far, far away,
Due to the protection given by names of Shiva.

                                                                              

Abhayam kara namedham kavacham Parvathi pathe,
Bhakthya bibarthee ya kande, thasya vasyam jagat thrayam,
Imam Narayana swapne Shiva Raksham yadha disath,
Prathar uthaya yogeendro, Yagna valya sthadha likath. 10

                                                                              

This armour of the names of the consort of Parvathi,
Would remove fears and provide protection,
To the devotees who sing these often,
And the lord of the three worlds would be within his hold,
For this protection of Lord Shiva was revealed,
By Lord Vishnu in the dream to Yagna Valkya,
Who wrote it, as he was told, as soon as he woke up in the morning.