Stotram

Durgāpadoddhāraka stotram (The praise of Durga that saves you from danger) (From the Sidheswari Thanthra As spoken by Shiva to Parvathy) Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Durga is the fearsome aspect of Goddess Parvathy, who destroys evil. Here is a great prayer which is exclusively meant for people to get saved from perils and dangers.) Namasthe saranye, […]

INDRAKSHI STHOTHRAM Translated By P.R.Ramachander (Sage Narada during one of his visits to Vaikunta asked Lord Narayana for the reason why whiles Devas and Asuras are healthy by nature, human beings suffer these numerous diseases. Then lord Narayana taught him the Indrakshi sthothra. He told Narada that by reciting this Sthothra, one can lead a […]

Jnana prasoonambika stotram (Prayer to the mother who is blossom of wisdom) Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Jnana prasoonambika is the goddess who presides along with her consort Kalahastheeswara in Kalahasthi, a pilgrim town very near Thirupathi. This beautiful prayer is addressed to her. A spider, snake and elephant are said have worshipped Lord Shiva here, fought […]

Mahishasura mardini stotram (Prayer to the Goddess who killed Mahishasura) By Ramakrishna kavi Translated by P.R.Ramachander (This very popular stotra of Goddess Durga is supposed to have been written by Ramakrishna Kavi. Nothing is known about the author. The great Tenali Rama was known as Ramakrishna Kavi and he was a great Bhaktha of Durga. But there […]

Nava rathna malya sthothram (The prayer of the garland of nine precious gems) Translated by P.R.Ramachander Dhyana slokam (Verse which helps to meditate) Kuchanchitha vipanchikam, kutila kunthala alunkrutham, Kuse saya nivesineem kutila chitha vidweshinim, Madalasagathi priyam, manasijarirajyasriyam, Mathanga kula kanyakam, madhura bhashineem asraye. I submit my self to that Goddess, Who keeps the Veena close […]

Sri Meenakshi sthothram By Adhi Sankara Bhagawat Pada Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Goddess Meenakshi along with her consort Sunderswarar is the presiding deity of the fabled temple of Goddess Meenakshi of Madurai, She is so called because 1. Her eyes have fish like pretty shape. 2. Like fish she keeps it always open to watch the […]

Swayamvara Parvathi stotram (Prayer to Parvathi seeking to marry the husband of her choice) By Sage Durwasa Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Goddess Parvathi, the daughter of Himalayas did thapas addressed to Lord Shiva so that she can marry him. This great prayer is addressed to her. The first letter of the first 45 slokas of this […]

Shakthi Mahimna Stotram (The prayer of the greatness of Shakthi) By Sage Durvasa Translated by P.R.Ramachander (Sage Durvasa was the son of Sage Athri and his wife Anasooya. His brothers are sage Dathathreya and Soma. It seems once Lord Shiva was so angry that no body dared to approach him. At that time Goddess Parvathi […]

Devi Bhujangam By Aadhi Shankara Bhagawat Pada 1.Virinchyadhibhi panchabhir loka palai, Samoode mahananda peete nishannam, Dhanur bana pasangusa protha hastham, Mahasthraipuraa Shankaradvaitha mavyath. Let us be protected by her who is one with Lord Shankara, Who sits on the stage of very great joy, carried by, Lord Brahma and five other great protectors, And who […]

Yudhishtra krutham Durga Stotram (Prayer to Durga composed by Yudhishtra) By Yudhishtra Translated by P.R.Ramachander (This great prayer addressed to the goddess Durga occurs, In Virata Parva of Maha Bharatha, just before the great war, With Kauravas by Yudhishtra, the eldest of the Pandavas). 1.Yasoda Garbha sambhoothaam, Narayana vara priyaam, Nanda gopa kule jaathaam, Mangalya […]