Stutimaṇḍala

dhanalaksmistotram

2009-10-25T06:41:00.000-07:00

Dhana Lakshmi Stotram at Stutimandal

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Dhanadā spoke: Having gone to the noble Nīlakantha Śiva, Who is dear to me -- Goddess Pārvatī asked the following from Śankara, Who is the abode of compassion.[1

drdhainacaranana

2009-10-25T06:39:00.001-07:00

Dradh in Charanan by Soordas at Stutimandal

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Sample: In these feet I have firm conviction (or I have unflinching belief in Your feet). Were it not for the illumination from moon like toe-nail of the consort of Śrī (Krsna), the whole world would be in darkness.[1]

devyastakam

2009-09-23T01:34:00.001-07:00

Devyashtakam (Devi Ashtakam) by Yogananda at Stutimandal

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Sample: I adore You, Who is the great Goddess (Mahādevī), Who is Mahāśakti (the greatest power), Who is Bhavānī, Who is the dear one of Śiva (Bhava), Who destroys the grief of metempsychosis, and Who is the Mother of the world.[1]

lalitastottarasatanamastotram

2009-09-14T02:17:00.000-07:00

108 names of Lalita from Lalitopakhyanam at Stutimandal

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Sample: (The one-hundred eight names of Lalitā are) (1) Who is dear to Śiva, (2) Who is worshipped by Śiva, (3) Who is reverenced by Śiva, (4) Who is charming for Śiva, (5) Who is merriment of Śiva, (6) Who is the delight of Śiva, (7) Who is like the divine crest-jewel for Śiva.[1]

sivasaktikrtaganadhisastotram

2009-08-27T02:31:00.000-07:00

Shiv Shakti Krit Ganesh Stotram at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Ganeśa, Who is the Lord of demi-gods, and Who bestows bliss to devotees! Salutations for You, Who is the leader of Gana, Who is the Lord of various Gaṇa, and Who likes devotion.[1] Salutations for You, Who is rejoicing in His own bliss, Who is the most skilled (siddha) and most wise (buddhi) among all, Who has śesanāga (serpent) tied at the belly, Who is noble, and Who is Dhundhirāja.[2]

srikrsnagitavali 18

2009-08-27T02:30:00.001-07:00

Sri Krishna Gitavali 18 by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Clouds, filled with pride, came over the village of Vraja. Having thought that there has been immense disrespect, Indra (Sureśa) had sent them with anger.[1] Terrible lightening was shining in all the ten directions. The sky became dark and full (due to swollen clouds). Incited by strong winds, dark clouds were roaring loud and moving fast.[2]

srikrsnagitavali 01

2009-08-27T02:28:00.000-07:00

Sri Krishna Gitavali 01 by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: Mother Yaśodā, after taking (baby) Govinda into lap, gazes at His face again and again. Krsna, Who is cloud of happiness, Himself is getting thrilled with joy, and His mind is getting pleased moment by moment.[1] With child-like accent, Yadurāya (best among Yadu) asks the following to Mother, ‘‘Please explain to me what is causing this exceptional bliss to You.’’[2]

vinayavali11

2009-07-08T21:33:00.000-07:00

Shiv Bhajan by Tulsidas from Vinay Patrika at Stutimandal

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Sample: O lord Bhairava! You have a terrifying appearance, you produce fear, you are the ruler of Bhuta (ghosts of a deceased), Preta (state of a Jiva before obsequial rites are performed) and Pramatha (a Gaṇa of Śiva), and you are the remover of misfortunes. You are the cat for [killing] the mouse in the form of delusion, you are the dispeller of worldly fears, you are the landing place (destination) of those who enable [others] to cross over [the ocean of life and death], and you assure safety [of your refugees].[1]

narayanistutih

2009-06-16T21:18:00.000-07:00

Narayani Stuti by Rishi Markandeya from Durga Saptashati at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Goddess, Who absolves the pain of those seeking refuge! Be pleased. O Goddess, Who is the mother of the entire universe! Be pleased. O Goddess of the entire world! Be pleased. Protect the world. O Goddess! You are the Queen of the entire movable and immovable world.[1]

vinayavali10

2009-05-22T12:11:00.000-07:00

Shiv Bhajan from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Lord Śankara, You are the sun for (destroying_ the darkness of delusion. O Hara, the destroyer! O Rudra, the roaring destroyer! You are my refuge, You are the remover of my anguish, and You are pleasing to the world (and people). The Young moon (shines) on Your forehead, Your very large eyes are (like) lotuses, and You are the abode of the charm of a billion Kāmadevas.[1]

sriganadhipati_pancaratnastotram

2009-05-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

Sri Ganadhipati Pancharatnam by Nrisimha Bharati Shankaracharya at Stutimandal

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Sample: I salute Ganādhipa (Ganeśa), Who is rare to be attained by passionate ones, Who is worshipped by dispassionate seers, Who is saluted by demi-gods and demons, Who destroys death that drinks (those in) old-age, and Who is the ocean of mercy. That, whose worshippers hail preceptor with tongue and Hari with wealth, I bow to that Ganādhipa.[1]

vinayavali26

2009-04-09T05:02:00.000-07:00

Hanuman Bhajan by Tulsidas from Vinay Patrika at Stutimandal

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Sample: (O Hanumān!) Victory to You! You are the king of the monkeys, You have the valour of the king of the beasts — the lion, and You are (an incarnation of) the great lord Śiva, Who is the abode of happiness and blessings, and Who holds skulls (in his hands). You are the sun, garlanded with rays, for the dreadful night of the mundane world which abounds in the villians like delusion, arrogance, anger and desire (lust).[1]

vinayavali09

2009-04-05T00:58:00.000-07:00

Shiv Shiv Hoi Prasanna from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas

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Sample: O Śiva! O Śiva! Be propitious and take pity (on me). You are filled with compassion, Your glory is illustrious, I offer myself as a sacrifice (to you); take away Your Māyā.[1]

satipancakam

2009-04-05T00:48:00.001-07:00

Sati Panchakam by Animesh at Stutimandal

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Sample: I revere Bhavānī, Who is Satī among Satī women, Who is worthy of respect from Śambhu, Who is shining in the great centers of cosmic power (Mahāśaktipītha) with splendor from different organs, Who bestows the light of bliss, knowledge, dispassion and devotion, Who is auspicious, and Who is the primordial power.[1]

raghavastakam

2009-04-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

Raghavashtakam on Ramnavmi 2009 at Stutimandal

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Sample: I salute the best among descendants of Raghu, Who is Rāghava, Who is the abode of compassion, Who is served by sages, Who is adored by demi-gods, Who is the sun for lotus-like face of Jānakī, Who is participating in qualities, Who is well-wisher of Angada (son of Vālin), Who is dear to Hanumān, Who has lotus like eyes, and Who is fearsome for evil demons.[1]

vinayavali08

2009-03-11T20:23:00.000-07:00

Vinay Patrika 08 - Shiv Bhajan - from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas

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Sample: O Śankara, you are a great deity, a great donor and very ingenuous (simple). You dispelled the misfortunes of each and every one who folded hands [in front of you].[1]

advaitapancaratnam

2009-03-09T12:25:00.000-07:00

Advaita Pancharatnam by Adi Sankara at Stutimandal

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Sample: I am not a body, I am not the network of various sense-organs, I am not the ego of ‘I’, I am not the set of prāna (life-breathe), and I am not wisdom. I am away from wife, husband, farms, finances, etc. I am the eternal witness of everything turned inwards towards the Ātman. I am eternal bliss.[1]

sadasivastakam

2009-02-17T05:57:00.000-08:00

Sadashiv Ashtakam by Patanjali from Halasya Mahatmya at Stutimandal

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Sample: Continuous salutations for Sadāśiva, Who lives in a divine mansion at the banks of a river full of golden lotuses, Who is dear to Visnu (One who has Suparna Garuda as a vehicle), Who has splendor comparable to millions of sun, Who roams with Aparnā (Gaurī), Who wears the king of snakes (those with a extended lips), Who is auspicious, and Who is known as Śambhu.[1]

durgadhayanam

2009-02-07T21:03:00.000-08:00

Durga Dhyanam at Stutimandal

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Sample: Attend to Durgā, Who is associated with a hair-bun of matted locks, Who has made eighth-night moon as a forehead-mark, Who has three eyes, Who has a face resembling a moon and a lotus, Whose is radiant with light of blue color (that of linseed flower), Who is well respected, Whose eyes are conducive, Who is full of youthful energy, and Who is decorated by all the ornaments.[1—2]

rudrayamale_sarasvatistotram

2009-01-26T04:11:00.000-08:00

Sarasvati Stotram from Rudrayamalam by Brihaspati at Stutimandal

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Sample: O Sarasvatii! I do salutations to You, Who is consciousness, Who is situated inside heart, Who is seated in throat (as Vānī), Who is born out of lotus, Who is hrīṅkāra, Who is always dear, Who bestows wisdom, Who bestows boons, Who indeed bestows fruit to all desires, Who is dear of Keśava, Who is noble woman, Who has a lute in hands, and Who bestows boons.[1—2]

dvadasajyotirlingastotram

2009-01-24T19:26:00.000-08:00

Dvadash Jyotirlinga Stotram at Stutimandal

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Sample: I take refuge of that Somanātha, Who is like divine-light in the large and beautiful Saurāṣṭra province, Who has a crescent moon on the top, and Who has mercifully incarnated for the giving devotion.[1]

vinayavali07

2008-12-31T00:21:00.000-08:00

Shiv Bhajan (Vinayavali 07) from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: O the Consort of Umā! How do You not take pity on (this) miserable? O You, Who is mine (treasure) of compassion! You take away the dreadful misfortunes.[1]

vinayavali05

2008-12-30T11:44:00.000-08:00

Shiv Bhajan (Vinayavali 05) from Vinay Patrika by Tulsidas at Stutimandal

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Sample: (Lord Brahmā speaks to Mother Pārvatī) — O Bhavānī, Your husband is verily crazy. He is a great donor, and every now and then He gives to those who have never given away (anything), and His gift transcends the boundaries defined by the Veda.[1]

catuh_sloki_vallabha

2008-12-23T12:21:00.000-08:00

Chatur Shloki by Vallabhacharya at Stutimandal

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Sample: Always with every emotion, only Krsna, the protector of Vraja, is worthy of devotion (hymns). Of self, only this is indeed the righteous deed, as opposed to any other thing at any other place and any other time.[1]

catuhsloki

2008-12-13T12:48:00.000-08:00

Chatuh Shloki Bhagavat by Sri Vitthaleshvara at Stutimandal

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Sample: Only Krsna, Who is the Lord of Vraja, is worthy of prayers by the thought that He is always the supreme soul of everyone. Only He will cause the benefits in this world and the next world.[1]