Vishnu Sahasranam Stotram is mentioned in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata. When Bhishma was on his death bed, he preached this auspicious hymn to Yudhishthira which contains the divine one thousand (1000) names of Lord Vishnu. OmShri Parmaatmane Namah॥ Atha Shri Vishnu Sahasranam Stotram ॥ Yasya Smarana Maatrena Janma Sansaara Bandhanaat ।Vimuchyate Namastasmai Vishnave … Read more
With the help of Lord Vishnu, the gods and demons together churned the ocean, after which by the grace of Goddess Lakshmi, the deities again became opulent. At that time when Indra’s coronation took place, Devraj Indra eulogized Goddess Mahalakshmi with this stotra. This is the first Lakshmi Stotram of Vishnu Purana and is very … Read more
Aditya Hrudayam ( Aditya Hridaya Stotra ) is an excellent means of worshiping Lord Sun, the basis of the life of the entire world. This stotra is mentioned in Valmiki Ramayana where Agastya Muni told about it to Lord Shri Ram. ॥ Aditya Hrudayam ॥ Viniyoga Om Asya Aaditya Hridaya Stotra Syaagastya Rishiranushtup Chhandah, Aaditya … Read more
Bilva tree is most sacred and revered. Bilva tree and Bilva leaves are very dear to Lord Shiva. At the time of worship of Lord Shiva, offering Bilva leaves while reciting Bilvashtakam , one gets the special grace of Mahadeva. ॥ Bilvashtakam ॥ Tridalam Trigunaakaaram Trinetram Cha Trayaayudham ।Trijanma Paapa Sanhaaram Bilvapatram Shivaarpanam ॥1॥ Meaning … Read more
Shri Sankat Nashan Ganesh Stotram has been described in Narada Purana as well as Ganesha Purana. In the Narada Purana, Lord Ganesha is praised by sage Narada, while in the Ganesha Purana, Ganesha is praised by the deities. For the convenience of the readers, both the versions have been made available with English meaning, hope … Read more
Although there are many hymns and stotras of Lord Shiva in the religious books, but in all these, Rudrashtakam composed by Tulsidas holds its own place. By reciting it with devotion, one gets the grace and devotion of Lord Shiva. ॥ Rudrashtakam ॥ Namaamee Shameeshaana Nirvaana RupamVibhum Vyaapakam Brahma Veda Svarupam ।Nijam Nirgunam Nirvikalpam NireehamChidaakaasha … Read more
Shiva Lingashtakam is a very powerful mantra consisting of eight verses. It is used to pray to Lord Shiva. The glory of Shivalinga has been described in all its verses. ॥ Lingashtakam ॥ Brahma Muraari Suraarchita Lingam Nirmala Bhaasita Shobhita Lingam ।Janmaja Dukha Vinaashaka Lingam Tat Pranamaami Sadaashiva Lingam ॥1॥ Meaning – I bow to … Read more
One of the names of Hanuman ji is Bajrang Bali. Bajrang Baan literally means arrow of Hanuman ji or Hanuman ji in form of an arrow. In both the senses he is an infallible weapon to protect his devotees. Bajrang Baan can be recited at the time of worship of Hanuman ji or on any … Read more
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam ( Lakshmi Ashtak ) is a hymn dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi composed by Devraj Indra, it is mentioned in the Padma Purana. By the regular recitation of this stotra, the seeker becomes prosperous, his great sins and enemies are destroyed by the grace of Mahaalakshmi. ॥ Mahalakshmi Ashtakam ॥ Namasteastu Mahaa Maaye Shree … Read more
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram ( Aigiri Nandini ) is a hymn associated with one form of the Goddess Durgaa. This is a very powerful stotra, according to the beliefs, by reciting it, there is never any crisis in the life of a person and all his troubles are removed. ॥ Mahishasura Mardini Stotram ॥ Ayi Girinandini … Read more