Stotram

Sri Venkatesa Karavalmba Stotram (Prayer for Support of hands from Lord Venkateswara) Composed by Saint Nrusimha Bharathi of Sringeri, Translated by P.R.Ramachander Sri Sesha saila suniketana divyamoorthe, Narayanachyutha hare nalinayataksha, Leelakataksha parirakshitha sarvaloka, Sri Venkatesa mama dehi Karavalambam. 1 Please give me the protection of your hands, Lord Venkatesa, Whose divine form has its abode […]

Sri Venkatesa Mangala Stotram Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Mangala stotras are normally recited at the end of reciting several stotras or the end of singing several songs or at the end of an auspicious function. The devotee wishes auspiciousness to the Lord. Mangalam may also mean “good wishes”, or “wishes for a happy ending”. This Mangala […]

Vamana Stotram (Prayer to Vamana) Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Though a Rakshasa, Mahabali was a benevolent emperor. But he usurped the Deva kingdom. Vishnu took the form of a young, dwarf, Brahmin boy called Vamana and requested for three steps of land as measured by his feet. In spite of his Guru’s opposition, Mahabali agreed. Vamana […]

Sri Venkatesa Stotra Translated by P.R.Ramachander Kamala kucha choochuka kumkumatho, Niyatharuni thaathula neela thano, Kamalayatha lochana loka pathe, Vijayee bhava venkata shaila pathe. 1 Victory to the lord of Venkata Mountain, Whose blue body coated with vermillion From the breasts of Lakshmi appears red, And who is the lord of the universe, With eyes reminding […]

Vishnu Mahima Stotram Translated in to free verse By P.R.Ramachander Mahim nasthepaaram vidhihara phaneendra prabhu thayo, Vidhur naadhyaapagnas chapala mathirahan nadhanu kadam, Vigneeyaamadhana nalina nayanathmeeya vachaso, Vishuddhai vaksyameeshadha pithu tadapi swamathitha. 1 Hey Lord of lords, Even gods like Brahma, Shiva and Indra, Have not yet understood thee till now, And how can an ignoramus […]

Mahadeva krutha Rama sthuthi (Prayer to Rama made by Lord Shiva) By P.R.Ramachander Namosthu Ramaya sasakthikaya, Nelothpala shyamla komalaya, Kireeta harangatha bhooshanaya, Simhasanasthya maha prabhaya. 1 Salutations to the all powerful lord Rama, Who is as black as the blue lotus, Who wears crown, garlands and armlets, And who sits with great luster on the […]

Narayana Stotram (Prayer to Narayana) By P.R.Ramachander Narayana, Narayana Jaya Govinda Hare, Narayana, Narayana Jaya Gopala Hare. Victory to Lord Narayana, who is Lord Govinda and the protector, Victory to Lord Narayana, who is Lord Gopala and the protector, Karunaaparaavara varunalaya Gambeera. Narayana 1 Oh ocean of mercy, Of God who is as majestic as […]

Sri Shivaramashtaka stotram (The prayer octet of Shiva Rama) By Swamy Ramananda Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Here is a general prayer addressed to Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Shiva. ) Hare shiva rama sakhe prabho, Trividha thapa nivarana hey Vibho, Aaja janeswara yadava pahi maam, Shiva hare vijayam kuru may varam. 1 Hey Shiva, Hey […]

Sri Krishna Stotram by Vasudeva (Prayer to Lord Krishna by Vasudeva0 Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Here is prayer by Vasudeva , father of Krishna addressed to Krishna. He finds himself incapable of praying the Lord like all others and requests Krishna to assume the form of a baby so that he can fondle him.) Vasudeva:- Thwam […]

Bhagawatcharana stotram (Stotra requesting refuge in God) Written by Brahmananda Translated by P.R.Ramachander (This rare stotra is all about the reasons for seeking refuge in God and is being placed in the web for the first time. Sage Brahmananda has written this great stotra. He does not talk to God under the assumption that he […]