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I am giving the lakshmi stuti lyrics in all three languages of Sanskrit (Hindi), Telugu and
English languages and then the full meanings of it in English text.
Hindi / Sanskrit
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Telugu Language
English Text
Sloka (2)
Meanings of words:
Lakshmim = to Goddess Lakshmi, ksheer = milk, samudra = ocean, raja = king,
tanayaam = daughter, sriranga = name of a place named Sri Rangam in Tamil Nadu,
dhaameshwari = Goddess of that place, daasi bhoota = having as servants or getting the
services, samasta = all, deva = divine, vanitha = women, loka = world, eka = one or only
one, deepankuri = emerging light, Sriman = God Vishnu on whose chest Lakshmi
resides, manda = serene, kataaksh = glance, labdh = possess, vibhav = prosperity,
Brahmendra = Lord Brahma, Gangaa dharaam = one who wears Ganga (Lord Shiva),
tvaam = you, trilokya = three worlds, kutumbineem = having as abode, sarasija = born
from lotus, vande = praying with folded hands, mukund = Vishnu's another name,
priyaam = beloved.
Sloka (3)
Meanings of words:
maata = mother, namaami = to offer reverence, kamale = lotus bodied, kamalaayata =
wide like petals of lotus, akshi = having eyes, Vishnu = God, hrit kamal = lotus like chest,
vaasini = resident, vishwa maata = world's mother, ksheera = milk, udaja = sprouted or
offspring, kamal komal = delicate like lotus, garbh = womb, Gouri = shining, glowing
bodied, Lakshmi = Goddess, praseeda = to be pleased, satatam = always for ever,
namataam = paying respect, sharanye = surrendering.
So, the above are the slokas in worship of Goddess Lakshmi, which can be recited in a
melodious form also as goddess lakshmi songs
Vishnu puja performance chanting 24 names of lord
Vishnu after starting of the puja
In the previous post, I have mentioned about performing achamana or purification by
sipping water 3 times into your mouth with the bowl shaped palm while chanting the
primary three names of God.
After that ritual has been performed, you will start worshipping God Vishnu reciting the
below mentioned 24 names which are also known as "keshava namas" with flowers and
/ or akshata or akshintalu (raw rice mixed with turmeric powder that is mostly used for
performing puja and / or for blessing your youngsters at all ceremonies).
This worship is done chanting twenty four names of God Vishnu which are a part of the
vishnu sahasra namam and are treated as most important by all vaishnavites, each
name signifying some quality and attribute of God. You will be reciting each name and
offering the flower or akshata to God at each name. You can offer both the flower
and akshata interchangeably or even by mixing both in one plate. Offer a flower each for
each name or one or two grains of akshat as per your convenience.
First of all, let me clear that "Om" refers to the sound which vibrates all through the
universe in the form of waves reaching God.
"namaha" or "namah" refers to the fact that "I am saluting" or bowing my head or folding
my hands before God. So these both words are used in almost all prayers.
1) Om Keshavaaya namaha ( one who possesses dense, black curled hair. It is also
interpreted as one who Himself is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. K is for Brahma, A in 'e' is
for Vishnu and 'ish' in esh is for Shiva)
2) Om Naaraayanaaya namaha ( one who has his abode as water or who is the abode
for all living beings. "aayanam" means resting place and "naara" means either water or
all living things)
3) Om Maadhavaaya namaha ( one who is the husband of Lakshmi or one who took
birth in madhuv creed or family which is a sub-sect of yaadav vamsha. Here maa means
mother' (lakshmi) and 'dhava' means husband.)
5) Om Vishnave namaha (One who is present in all the creatures and things of the
universe. "vishnu' means who is present all through the elements of universe. It may
also mean as 'giver' and 'protector')
7) Om Trivikramaaya namaha ( One who measured all three worlds with his step, one
who covered entire universe with 3 long steps or who is spread and shines through all 3
vedas of Rig, Yajur and Saama. 'tri' means three and 'vik' means states and 'ramaaya'
makes shine)
8) Om Vaamanaaya namaha ( One who is beautiful in a dwarf form and spreads the
glowing light bestowing pleasures. 'vaaman' means handsome dwarf)
9) Om Sriidharaaya namaha ( One who is wearing Lakshmi in his heart. 'Sri' refers to
Lakshmi and 'dhar' means one bearing her and giving support)
11) Om Padmanaabhaaya namaha (One who has Lotus in his navel, which is abode of
Brahma. It may also refer to his navel being beautiful as lotus. 'padma' means lotus and
'naabhi' means navel.)
12) Om Daamodaraaya namaha (One who was tied with a rope around his stomach by
Yashoda. 'udara' means stomach and 'daama' means rope or cord. "daama" can also
refer to the whole universe and so denotes 'one who has entire universe in his
stomach'.)
13) Om Sankarshnaaya namaha (One who awards the fruits of karma or fate to both
living and lifeless beings. Or one who has the dual powers of attraction and repulsion.
'Sankarshana' is also considered as a name of the great serpent, Adishesha who is a
part of God. He is also the Lord of 'Ahamkaara' or ego.)
18) Om Adhokshajaaya namaha (One who does not decrease or diminish even after
continuously gets enjoyed and consumed by all beings. It also means one having eternal
knowledge not reachable through our senses.)
19) Om Naarasimhaaya namaha (One who took the form of half lion and half man to
protect Prahlad and to kill his demon father "Hiranyakashipu" 'nara' means man and
'simha' means lion.)
20) Om Achyutaaya namaha (One who does not fall or lose his powers even after
entering this material world. An infallible being. 'achyuta' means one who does not fall or
beget of something. It also means one who keeps Brahma and others infallible.)
21) Om Janaardhanaaya namaha (One who protects his devotees from enemies and
miseries. 'jana' means people, 'aardhan' means miseries or enemies creating miseries)
23) Om Haraye namaha (One who removes or evaporates the miseries of his devotees
and gives them eternal bliss or moksha)
24) Om Srikrishnaaya namaha (One who is the most beautiful and enchanting with his
hue resembling dark clouds. One who is in an eternal bliss with his own creations in the
form of Sri Krishna)
So, above are the 24 names of Lord Vishnu or Sri Krishna, which are popular as
Keshava namas also.
After performing puja with these names, one may recite some more hymns or slokas of
Vishnu, Sri Krishna, Goddess Lakshmi and Panchaayudha slokas, etc. if he likes to
enjoy more time spent with God or may end the worship offering dhoopa, deepa,
naivedya and mangala haarati in a simple form.
I will be dealing with all these things in my next topics, one by one.
Vishnu stuti lyrics and meaning - Prayers in praise of
Lord Vishnu in Hindi, English and Telugu languages
There are basically three most popular verses that are recited daily at homes in praise
of vishnu stuti. These slokas are recited after doing worship with the 24 names of
Keshava namas.
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English Text
Sloka 1)
shantakaram = One who is peaceful in form; bhujaga shayanam = one who sleeps on a
serpent;
padma naabham = lotus naveled; suresham = chief or head of angels; vishwakaram =
universe shaped;
gagan sadrusham = sky resembled; megh varnam = cloud coloured; subhaamgam =
auspicious bodied;
laxmikaantham = one having Goddess Laxmi as his consort; kamal nayanam = lotus
eyed;
yogi hridyaangamyam= one who is not reachable or understandable even to yogis or
ascetics;
vande = to pay respect; vishnum = to God Vishnu; bhava bhaya haram = who drives
away fear;
sarva lokaikanaatham = the only lord of all world (sarva means 'all', loka means 'world'
eka means'one or only' and naatham means' lord').
Sloka 2)
megha = cloud, shyaamam= dark colour, pita kauseyam = yellow dress, vaasam =
abode or one who resides in, srivatsa = srivatsa mark or sign, aangkam = having on the
chest, kaustubha = the jewel of kaustubha, udbhaasita = shining, angam = bodied,
punya = holi or pure, oupetam = encircled with, pundarika = lotus petal, aayata =
extension, aksham = eyed, vande = to respect or salute, sarva loka = all lokas,
ekanaatham = one Lord.
Sloka 3)
sa = with or one who is having, sankha = the conch, chakram = round ring or wheel,
kireeta = crown,
kundalam = earrings, peeta vastram = yellow golden dress, sarasi = born from lake
(Lotus), ruhekshanam = resembling eyes ( ruha = resemblance, akshanam = possessed
eyes), sa haara = with garland, vaksha sthal = chest, shobhi= adorned, kaustubham =
kaustubh mani (jewel),
namaami = saluting, Vishnum = to Vishnu, sirasaa = with my head, chaturbhujam = four
shouldered.
So, these are the three popular slokas recited daily during prayers for Vishnu. In the next
post, I will tell you about the Lakshmi stuthi or slokas recited addressing Goddess
Lakshmi.
Puja of God Vishnu or Sri Lakshminarayan - how to start
puja in home?
Then, chant the Guru stuti or acharya vandanam hymns, paying your
respects to the tree of teachers and saints of your creed. You can view these
hymns also on my blog at this Link.
Thereafter, you are required to purify your body and soul by sprinkling water on your
head and taking water three times into your mouth chanting some mantra and names of
God which is elaborated in full details below as a) and b) points.
Hindi Text
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Telugu Text
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Meaning in English
apavitra = impure; pavitra = pure; sarvaavastham = all conditions; gato pi = passed
through, va = or;
yah = this; smaret = remembering; pundarika = butterfly or black bee found on trees and
plants ( but many people associate lotus also to this word); aksham = eyed; sa = for or
with;
baahyabhyah = along with outer, antara = inner, suchihi = (for) cleanliness or
purification.
So, you will first recite the above mentioned atma shuddhi mantra and then
sprinkle drops of water on your head 3 times from the puja glass or rounded
tumbler using your right hand thumb saying "pundarikaakshaaya namaha" all
three times as mentioned below.
You will be keeping pure water at puja place in a glass or tumbler that is to be used only
for puja purposes. That container should not be used for other purposes. You will be
washing it and filling fresh water daily for puja.
One separate new spoon or a spoon like thing known as uddharini is used for taking
water from it for these purposes.
Now, after completion of atma suddhi as mentioned at the above top atma suddhi
verses, you will be performing achamanam.
Three names of God are recited while taking water 3 times into your mouth.
Hold your right palm like a bowl and draw the water from the container using the
spoon with your left hand and pour it into the bowl shaped palm and drink it.
While drinking the water, you have to take the names of God as follows in the
same sequence.
First name to be recited is "Om achyutaaya namaha" and drink the water.
( achyutaya means one who has no perish or destruction).
The second name is "Om anantaaya namaha" and drink water ( anantaaya
means one who has no beginning nor ending).
The third name is "Om Govindaaya namaha" and drink the water ( Govindaaya
means one who is the finder of cows or head of cows).
In this way, the achamanam is performed after which, you will start the puja with
flowers or turmeric mixed rice - which I am dealing in my next post.