'SOUNDARYA LAHARI'...Some SP.Slokas/Lyrics with Meaning... FOR NAVRATRI
भुमौस्खलित पादानाम् भूमिरेवा वलम्बनम् । त्वयी जाता पराधानाम् त्वमेव शरणम् शिवे ॥
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 1
शिवः शक्त्या युक्तो यदि भवति शक्तः प्रभवितुं ।
न चेदेवं देवो न खलु कुशलः स्पन्दितुमपि।
अतस्त्वाम् आराध्यां हरि-हर-विरिन्चादिभि।
रपि प्रणन्तुं स्तोतुं वा कथ-मक्र्त पुण्यः प्रभवति॥ 1 ॥
"Shivah Shakthyaa Yuktho Yadi Bhavathi Shakthaha Prabhavithum
Na Chedevam Devo Na Khalu Kushalaha Sphandithumapi
Athasthvaamaaraadhyaam Hariharavirinchaadibhirapi
Prananthum Sthothum Vaa Kathamakruthapunyaha Prabhavathi!"
Literal Meaning : "Shiva becomes capable of creating the Universe, only when united with Shakthi (Thee), but otherwise (when not so joined with Thee), He is incapable of even a stir, How then could one, who has not acquired merit (punya)- in this and previous births worship Thee or atleast praise Thee, who is adored even by Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma and others?" Mode of worship: Yantra for sloka No.1 to be made on a gold plate. Sit facing East. Chant the above verse 1001 (1000) times daily, for 12 days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Sahasranamam offering red hibiscus or any other red flowers. Offerings: Cooked rice, scrapings of coconut kernel mixed with powdered jaggery and ghee. Beneficial Results: All prosperity, granting of cherished purposes and solution to intricate problems. Literal results: The yin and yang factor (feminine and masculine factor) is balanced. Treats hormonal imbalance. Female devotees facing severe marital problems will be able to bring issues under their control/ curb abusive tendencies in husband.If living in a joint family, there will be harmony between female devotee and in laws.This sloka could help females even in work atmosphere, in gatherings etc.Atleast 11 times chanting is a must everyday. Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 1
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 2 "Thaneeyaamsam Paamsum Thava Charanapankeruhabhavam Virinchisanchinvan Virachayathi Lokaanavikalam! Vahathyenam Showrihi Kathamapi Sahasrena Shirasaam Haraha Sankshudyainam Bhajathi Bhasithodhoolanavidhim!" तनीयांसुं पांसुं तव चरण पङ्केरुह-भवं। विरिञ्चिः सञ्चिन्वन् विरचयति लोका-नविकलम् ।
वहत्येनं शौरिः कथमपि सहस्रेण शिरसां। हरः सङ्क्षुद्-यैनं भजति भसितोद्धूल नविधिम्॥ 2 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Collecting minute particles of the dust falling from Thy lotus-feet, Brahma creates this limitless and mysterious Universe without any imperfection, Vishnu in the form of Adisesha though with thousand heads, bears it with great effort and Shiva reducing the particles into ashes besmears His body with them at the time for dissolution!" Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 2 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on a gold plate. Sit facing North. Chant the sloka 1000 times daily for 45 (or 55/ 0r 12) days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Trishathi offering vermillion. Offerings: Sweet milk gruel, coconuts and fruits. Beneficial Results: Gaining vast influence over others and fascination of those around. Literal Results: To meditate on the feet of the Goddess. Mitigates evil influence of Rahu ( evil placement of Rahu in the horoscope and during Rahu Maha dasa), useful for devotees whose moon is in the constellation of Ardra, Swathi and Satabhisham. Atleast 11 times chanting everyday is recommended to attain prescribed results.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 3 "Avidyaanaamanthasthimiramihiradweepanagari Jadaanaam Chaithanyasthabakamakarandashruthijhari! Daridraanaam Chinthaamanigunanikaa Janmajaladhau Nimagnaanaam Damshtraa Muraripu Varaahasya Bhavathi!" अविद्याना-मन्त-स्तिमिर-मिहिर द्वीपनगरी । जडानां चैतन्य-स्तबक मकरन्द श्रुतिझरी ।
दरिद्राणां चिन्तामणि गुणनिका जन्मजलधौ। निमग्नानां दंष्ट्रा मुररिपु वराहस्य भवति॥ 3 ॥ Literal Meaning: "The dust of Thy lotus-feet is the Island City, wherefrom takes place the luminous sun-rise of spiritual illumination driving away the over-casting darkness of ignorance in the hearts of the devotees. It forms the cluster of flower buds from which gushes forth the nectar of intelligence. enlivening the dull-witted. It is a veritable necklace of wish-yielding gems for the poverty-stricken. And for those immersed in the ocean of wordly affairs, it becomes their uplifter like the Tusk of Vishnu, which raised the earth from submergence in pralayaa waters when He incarnated as the Cosmic Boar." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 3 Moda of worship: Yantra to be made on a gold plate.Sit facing North-East. Chant the sloka 2000 times (1008) daily, for 45 (54,15) days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Trishathi offering white flowers such as jasmine, etc. Offerings: Cooked rice, cakes of black gram, honey and betels with slices of areca nut. Beneficial Results: Attainment of versatile knowledge, particularly of Vedas. Literal Results: This sloka is a remedy for people who are weak in grasping and memory power. Extremely helpful in enhancing performance levels in academics. Atleast a recitation of 11 times a day will bring remarkable changes in a dull student. It is also important to note that the key objects mentioned in all slokas would bear fruit. In this particular sloka, the mention of gems and necklace would yield results as sloka attains power through chanting.This is also a prayer to one of the Dasavatharas of Lord Vishnu,the Varaha Avathaara!
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 4 "Thvadanyaha Paanibhyaamabhayavarado Daivathaganaha Thvamekaa Naivaasi Prakatithavaraabheethyabhinayaa! Bhayaatthraathum Daathum Phalamapi Cha Vaanchaasamadhikam Sharanye Lokaanaam Thava Hi Charanaaveva Nipunau!" त्वदन्यः पाणिभया-मभयवरदो दैवतगणः। त्वमेका नैवासि प्रकटित-वरभीत्यभिनया ।
भयात् त्रातुं दातुं फलमपि च वांछासमधिकं। शरण्ये लोकानां तव हि चरणावेव निपुणौ ॥ 4 ॥ Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 4 Literal Meaning: "All deities except Thee,vouchsafe protection to devotees and grant their desires by gestures of their hands. Thou alone art not given to any such external demonstration of giving boons and shelter. It is so because Thy feet are by themselves powerful to protect those in the grip of fear and grant more than what is desired by devotees." Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold or silver plate.Sit facing North-East (or East). Chant this sloka 3000 (1000) times daily for 36, (40,16) days. Offerings: Rice cooked with green-gram pulse, cooked rice mixed with lemon juice, bits of sugarcane and milk. Beneficial Results: Cures diseases, grants freedom from fear and poverty; enables possessions of vast estates. Literal Results: To meditate on the feet of the Goddess while reciting sloka. Suited for dancers and instrumentalists, as the focus is on hands and feet.More benefits are derived apart from attaining desired benefit. Atleast 11 times a day.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 5 "Haristhvaamaaraadhya PranathajanasowbhaagyajananiPura Naaree Bhoothvaa Puraripumapi KshobanayathSmaropi Thvaam Nathvaa Rathinayanalehyena VapushaaMuneenaamapyanthaha Prabhavathi Hi Mohaaya Mahathaam!'
हरिस्त्वामारध्य प्रणत-जन-सौभाग्य-जननीं ।पुरा नारी भूत्वा ।पुररिपुमपि क्षोभ मनयत् ।
स्मरोஉपि त्वां नत्वा रतिनयन-लेह्येन। वपुषा मुनीनामप्यन्तः प्रभवति हि मोहाय महताम् ॥ 5 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Adoring Thee who art the Bestower of all prosperity on all Thy votaries, Hari (Vishnu) was once able to become a charming female and stir waves of passion in the mind of the most impassioned Shiva, the destroyer of the three cities and the enemy of Kaamaa. Has not Smaraa (Kaamaa, the God of love) because of having bowed before Thee, obtained a personality, pleasingly attractive to the eye of his beloved Rathi and become capable of generating passion even in the minds of great sages!" Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 5 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on a copper plate or on fine turmeric powder.Sit facing East (some suggest having Yantra on the head). Chant this sloka 2000 (1001) times daily for 8 (12) days. Archana: Chant Durga Ashtotharam and Lalitha Ashtotharam offering red flowers and vermillion. Offerings: Rice cooked with green gram pulse, gruel made of green gram pulse and jaggery, honey and coconuts. Beneficial Results: Power to fascinate men and women, entice people. Literal Results: " Sowbhagyam" (contentment in all areas of life -a quality applicable to men and women) is the result, apart from the ability to develop a magnetic personality at work, social gatherings or at home. The devotee has the capacity to charm anybody he/she meets or contacts.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 6 "Dhanuh Paushpam Maurvi Madhukaramayi Panchavishikaah Vasanthah Saamantho Malayamarudaayodhanarathaha! Thathaapyekaha Sarvam Himagirisuthe Kaamapi Krupaam Apaangaaththe Labdhvaa Jagadidamanango Vijayathe!" धनुः पौष्पं मौर्वी मधुकरमयी पञ्च विशिखाः। वसन्तः सामन्तो मलयमरु-दायोधन-रथः ।
तथाप्येकः सर्वं हिमगिरिसुते कामपि कृपां । अपाङ्गात्ते लब्ध्वा जगदिद-मनङ्गो विजयते ॥ 6 ॥ Literal Meaning: Oh daughter of the snow-clad Himalaya mountain!Kaamadeva, the God of love, has only a bow made of arrows, with its string comprised of a cluster of honeybees, and arrows barely five. The spring season (periodical and undependable) is his assistant and the southern breeze, his war-chariot. Yet, with such frail equipment, bodiless and alone though he be, Manmatha conquers the entire Universe, having obtained some favour through Thy benign side-glance. Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on a gold plate or milk placed in a siver utensil.Sit facing East.Chant thsi sloka 500 times daily for 21 (24) days. Archana: Chanting of Lalitha Trishathi offering jasmine or any white flowers. Offerings: Bits of sugarcane, milk gruel, betels and slices of areca nut with spices like clove, cardamom, etc. Beneficial Results: Cures impotency, bestows children. Literal Results: For people who require a favour from superiors at work. For anybody with limited resources who intend to start any enterprise/who have to work against odds etc. The "jagadidmanango vijayathe" is a powerful implication in this sloka , bestowing all round success and patronage from higher-ups. This also bestows ability to emerge victorious in competitions.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 7 "Kvanathakancheedhaamaa Karikalabhakumbhasthananathaa Pariksheenaa Madhye Parinathashcharaschandravadanaa! Dhanurbaanaan Paasham Srunimapi Dadhaanaa Karathalaihi Purasthaadaasthaam Nah Puramadhithuraahopurushikaa!" क्वणत्काञ्ची-दामा करि कलभ कुम्भ-स्तननता। परिक्षीणा मध्ये परिणत शरच्चन्द्र-वदना ।
धनुर्बाणान् पाशं सृ॒णिमपि दधाना करतलैः । पुरस्ता दास्तां नः पुरमथितु राहो-पुरुषिका ॥ 7 ॥ Literal Meaning: "May the divine Mother with Her slender waist girdled with jingling mini-bells, body slightly bent in the middle by the weight of Her breast resembling the frontal globes of the forehead of a young elephant, Her face blooming like the autumnal moon and Her four hands holding bow, arrow, noose and goad and Who is the pride of Shiva, manifest Her presence before us." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 7 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or holy ashes (bhasma) levelled on a copper plate. Sit facing North-East.Chant this sloka 1000 times daily for 45 (12) days. Archana: Chanting of Durga Shasranamam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice, curd, fruit-juice and sweet milk gruel. Beneficial Results: Fascinating even royal personages and over-coming enemies. Literal Results: This sloka will directly link the devotee to the Supreme Goddess of Kanchipuram, Kamakshi. She is the dominant One "Purushika" and She literally takes over the devotee and gives her/ him a delicious taste of Her "saannidhyam". Messages, events related to Kanchi Kamakshi will fill the life of the devotee and she/ he is constantly in a state of bliss just thinking about Her. People with Rahu-related problems can overcome difficulties by chanting this sloka.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 8 "Sudhaasindhormadhye Suravitapivaateeparivruthe Manidweepe Neepopavanavathee Chinthamanigruhe! Shivaakaare Manche Paramashivaparyankanilayaam Bhajanthi Thvaam Dhanyaaha Kathichana Chidaanandalahareem!" सुधासिन्धोर्मध्ये सुरविट-पिवाटी-परिवृते । मणिद्वीपे नीपो-पवनवति चिन्तामणि गृहे ।
शिवकारे मञ्चे परमशिव-पर्यङ्क निलयाम् । भजन्ति त्वां धन्याः कतिचन चिदानन्द-लहरीम् ॥ 8 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Fortunate are those few, who worship Thee, the inundation of Bliss-Consciousness, as reclining on a mattress that is Paramashiva ( the Supreme Shiva or Sadashiva) spread on a couch which too is an aspect of Shiva, inside the mansion constructed of precious chintamani gems, surrounded by the pleasure garden of Neepa trees, in the island of gems of all kinds, encircled by rows of celestial trees, the island itself being situated in the midst of the ocean of nectar." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 8 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on thick sandal paste mixed with saffron powder, placed in a silver plate. Sit facing North-East. Chant this verse 1008 (1000, 1200) times daily for 16 (12) days. Archana: Chanting of Durga Ashtotharam with red flowers. Gingely oil lamp to be lit before the yantra. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with powdered pepper, jaggery gruel, and coconuts. Beneficial Results: Release from all kinds of bondages, imprisonment and debt, fulfillment of all desires. Literal Results: Luxuries, viewing everything and everybody with a sense of happiness/ or change of residence to a better place/ or a long stay in a beautiful spiritual or holiday retreat.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 9 "Maheem Mooladhaare Kamapi Manipoore Huthavaham Sthitham Swaadhishtaane Hrudi Maruthamaakaashamupari! Manopi Bhroomadhye Sakalamapi Bhithvaa Kulapatham Sahasraare Padme Saha Rahasi Pathyaa Viharase!' महीं मूलाधारे कमपि मणिपूरे हुतवहं। स्थितं स्वधिष्टाने हृदि मरुत-माकाश-मुपरि ।
मनोஉपि भ्रूमध्ये सकलमपि भित्वा कुलपथं । सहस्रारे पद्मे स हरहसि पत्या विहरसे ॥ 9 ॥ Literal Meaning: Breaking through the mooladhaara, the manipoora, the swaadhishtaana, the anaahatha, the vishuddhi and aagnaa chakras (plexuses) and having crossed pruthvi (earth), apaasa (water), thejasa (fire), vaayu (air), aakashaa (ether) and manasa (mind)- tattvas of the respective chakra, Thou ascending through the Sushumna sporteth with Thy Consort in the solitude of Sahasrara- the thousand-petalled lotus above in the head. Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 9 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate, smeared with paste of musk. Sit facing North-East. Chant this verse 1008 (1000) times, daily for 45 times. Archana: Chanting of Lalith Trishathi offering white flowers. Offerings: Cooked rice, sweet milk-gruel, coconuts and honey. Beneficial Results: Return of persons long absent, mastery over elements. Literal Results: Balancing and activation of chakras. Balancing of the elements in the body and treament of ailments related to elements. Good understanding with spouse.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 10 "Sudhaadhaaraasaaraischaranayugalaantharvigalitha-ihi Prapancham Sinchanthi Punarapi Rasaamnaayamahasaha! Avaapya Svaam Bhoomim Bhujaganibhamadhyushtavalayam Svamaathmaanam Kruthvaa Swapishi Kulakunde Kuharini!" सुधाधारासारै-श्चरणयुगलान्त-र्विगलितैः । प्रपञ्चं सिन्ञ्न्ती पुनरपि रसाम्नाय-महसः।
अवाप्य स्वां भूमिं भुजगनिभ-मध्युष्ट-वलयं । स्वमात्मानं कृत्वा स्वपिषि कुलकुण्डे कुहरिणि ॥ 10 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Drenching the (seventy two thousand) nerves in the body with the flood of nectar gushing from Thy feet, Thou (the kundalini representing Thripurasundari) descendest from the Sahasrara into the hollow of Thy own ground at the lower end of the Sushumna converting Thyself into a serpent with three coils and a half, and sleepest in the crevice in the centre of the moolaadhaara lotus." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 10 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1000- times daily for 6 (9) days. Archana: Chanting of Durga Shasranamam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice, plantains and juicy fruits. Beneficial Results: Purification of body frame. Cures watery diseases. In case of women, develops breasts and enables proper menstruation. Literal Results: This sloka invokes Reiki energy. The Supreme Mother Goddess, who is the life-energy force enters the body through the moolaadhaara chakra to raise up,activating chakras and purifying the entire body frame. For people who are suffering from depression, lack of energy and anaemia, this sloka induces divine energy to rejuvenate the devotee as though he/she has taken a new life. Offering and consuming of a quarter glass of milk with 20 raisins and 10 sugar-candies are mandatory to avoid feverish feeling with body aches.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 11 "Chathurbhih Srikanthaihi Shivayuvathibhihi Panchabhirapi Prabhinnaabhihi Shambhornavabhirapi Moolaprakruthibhihi! Chathushchathvaarimshadvasudalakalaashrathrivala-ya Thrirekhaabhihi Saardham Thava Sharanakonaaha Parinathaaha!" चतुर्भिः श्रीकण्ठैः शिवयुवतिभिः पञ्चभिपि ।
प्रभिन्नाभिः शम्भोर्नवभिरपि मूलप्रकृतिभिः ।
चतुश्चत्वारिंशद्-वसुदल-कलाश्च्-त्रिवलय।
त्रिरेखभिः सार्धं तव शरणकोणाः परिणताः ॥ 11 ॥ Literal Meaning: " The angles of Thy abode (the Srichakra) which is made up of the nine moolaprakrithis or basic triangles ( the nine primary causative forces of the Universe) consisting of the four distinct Shiva triangles (with apex upwards) kept apart from the former by the bindu, with the eight-petalled lotus, the lotus of sixteen petals with the three circles around and the three lines, are counted as forty-four triangles." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 11 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or butter.Sit facing North.Chant this sloka 1000 times daily for 18 (8 or 81 or 6 ) days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Sahasranamam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice, cooked rice mixed with turmeric powder and ghee, green gram pulse sweetened with jaggery, fruits. Beneficial Results: Barren women become pregnant, getting issues. The butter used for drawing Yantra to be consumed daily. Literal Results: Intricate problems being solved.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 12 "Thvadeeyam Soundaryam Thuhinagirikanye Thulayithum Kaveendraaha Kalpanthe Kathamapi Virinchiprabhruthayaha! Yadaalokouthsukyaadamaralalanaa Yaanthi Manasaa Thapobhirdushpraapaamapi Girishasaayujyapadaveem!" त्वदीयं सौन्दर्यं तुहिनगिरिकन्ये तुलयितुं ।
कवीन्द्राः कल्पन्ते कथमपि विरिञ्चि-प्रभृतयः ।
यदालोकौत्सुक्या-दमरललना यान्ति मनसा।
तपोभिर्दुष्प्रापामपि गिरिश-सायुज्य-पदवीम् ॥ 12 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Oh, Daughter of the snow-clad Mountain! The best of thinkers-Brahma and others- are at great pains to find a suitable comparison to Thy beauty. Even the celestial damsels, out of great eagerness to get a glimpse of Thy splendour, mentally attain a condition of absorption into Shiva, which is unobtainable even by penance." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 12 Mode of Worship: Yantra to be made on water or honey placed in a silver vessel.Sit facing North-East. Chant this sloka 1000 times daily for 45 (48) days. With any liquid, Yantra can be made by squeezing the same from a cloth soaked with that liquid. Archana: Chant Saraswathi Ashtotharam with white flowers and Lalitha Ashtotharam with jasmine flowers. Offerings: Cooked rice, pomegranates and honey. Beneficial Results: Cures dumbness, provides power of eloquent speech, gift of poesy. Literal Results: Improves intellect and analytical capacity. Poetic and scholarly pursuits are enhanced. Concentration and capacity to focus increases.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 13 "Naram Varsheeyaamsam Nayanavirasam Narmasu Jadam Thavaapaangaalokey Pathithamanudhaavanthi Shathasha! Galaddveneebandhaaha Kuchalakalashavisrasthasichayaa Hathaath Thrutyaathkaanchyo Vigalithadukoolaa Yuvathayaha!" नरं वर्षीयांसं नयनविरसं नर्मसु जडं।
तवापाङ्गालोके पतित-मनुधावन्ति शतशः ।
गलद्वेणीबन्धाः कुचकलश-विस्त्रिस्त।
सिचया हटात् त्रुट्यत्काञ्यो विगलित-दुकूला युवतयः ॥ 13 ॥ Literal Meaning: "If Thy gracious side-glance falls on a very decrepit old man who is ugly to look at and whose erotic sensibilities are dead, he will be followed in all haste, by love-lorn young women in their hundreds, having their locks scattered, their rounded breasts exposed by the loosening of their upper robes, and their girdles suddenly broken in excitement, thus letting their silken robes slip down." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 13 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold or lead plate. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times daily, for 6 (16) days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Thrishati offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice and scrapings of coconut kernel mixed with powdered jaggery and milk. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Power to attract women and cures impotency. Literal Results: Ability to magnetise women. Increase of virility in men.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 14 "Kshithau Shatpanchaashadvisamadhikapanchaashadudake Huthaashe Dwaashashtishchathuradhikapanchaashadanile ! Divi Dwihshat-thrimshanmanasi Cha Chathuhshashtirithi Ye Mayookhaastheshaamapyupari Thava Paadaambujayugam!" क्षितौ षट्पञ्चाशद्-द्विसमधिक-पञ्चाश-दुदके।
हुतशे द्वाषष्टि-श्चतुरधिक-पञ्चाश-दनिले ।
दिवि द्विः षट् त्रिंशन् मनसि च चतुःषष्टिरिति ये।
मयूखा-स्तेषा-मप्युपरि तव पादाम्बुज-युगम् ॥ 14 ॥ Litera Meaning: "In the bindu in the centre of the sahasraara is Thy transcendent abode, far above the chakra to which Thy Rays (or luminous manifestation of Shakthis) reach in the following combinations: Fifty-six in the moolaadhaara comprised of the element of Earth (pruthvi tattwa), fifty-two in the manipoora of the essence of Water (apa tattwa), sixty-two in the Swadhishtaana of the element of Fire (agni tattwa), fifty-two in the anaahatha of the character of Air (vaayu tattwa), seventy-two rays in the vishuddhi of the form of Ether (akaasha tattwa) and sixty-four in the agna which partakes of the character of mind (manasa tattwa)." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 14 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate.Sit facing North. Chant this verse 1008 (1000) times daily, for 44 (45) days. Archana: Chanting of Lalitha Sahasranamam offering red flowers or vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice, black gram-काला चना.. cakes, milk gruel{दूध का दलिया} and betels पान-with slices of nut. Beneficial Results: Removes poverty in the case of individuals; freedom from famine, drought, etc. in the case of nations. Literal Results: In case of deprivation in any area of life/ health/ career of the devotee, that particular issue gains strength , getting rid of bad and untoward factors.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 15 "Sharathjyothsnaashubhraam Shashiyuthajataajootamakutaam Varatthraasathraanasphatikaghatikaapusthakakaraa-m! Sakrunna Thvaa Nathvaa Kathamiva Sathaam Sannidadhathe Madhuksheeradraakshaamadhurimadhureenaaha Phanithayaha!" शरज्ज्योत्स्ना शुद्धां शशियुत-जटाजूट-मकुटां ।
वर-त्रास-त्राण-स्फटिकघुटिका-पुस्तक-कराम् ।
सकृन्न त्वा नत्वा कथमिव सतां सन्निदधते ।
मधु-क्षीर-द्राक्षा-मधुरिम-धुरीणाः फणितयः ॥ 15 ॥ Literal Meaning: "How can torrents of words, excelling even honey, milk and grapes, help flowing from the mouth of good men who once make prostration to Thee who art endowed with the lustre of the autumnal moon, who art holding Thy hands in the pose of granting boons and offering protection, and sporting in the other two a rosary of crystal beads and a book, and who wearest the crescent moon in Thy crown of plaited locks!" Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 15 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or in water placed in a siver vessel. With any liquid, Yantra can be made by squeezing the same from a cloth soaked with that liquid. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1000 times daily for 45 (48) days. Archana: Chanting of Saraswathi Ashtotharam offering white flowers and Lalitha Ashtotharam offering red flowers. Offerings: Cooked rice, honey, sugar and fruits. Beneficial Results: Getting poetic imagination and enlightenment. Literal Results: Attaining wisdom over disturbing issues. Enjoying sweet foods. Creative intellect gets enhanced, elevation in academics. In case of deprivation in any area of life/ health/ career of the devotee, that particular issue gains strength , getting rid of bad and untoward factors.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 16 "Kaveendraanaam Chethahkamalavanabaalaathaparuchim Bhajanthe Ye Santhaha Kathichidarunaameva Bhavatheem! Virinchipreyasyaastharunatharashrungaaralaharee Gabheeraabhirvaagbhirvidadhathi Sathaam Ranjanamamee!" कवीन्द्राणां चेतः कमलवन-बालातप-रुचिं ।
भजन्ते ये सन्तः कतिचिदरुणामेव भवतीम् ।
विरिञ्चि-प्रेयस्या-स्तरुणतर-श्रृङ्गर लहरी।
गभीराभि-र्वाग्भिः र्विदधति सतां रञ्जनममी ॥ 16 ॥ Literal Meaning: "O Mother, Thou Aruna, the crimson-coloured Goddess, art like the light of morning's rising sun to the lotus flowers constituted of the minds of gifted poets (helping as Thou dost, their poesy to blossom forth). Therefore, those devoted men who adore Thee become capable of delighting the minds of assemblies of literary connoisseurs with the majestic flow of their words surging like waves of erotic sentiments emanating from youthful Saraswathi; the Goddess of Learning." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 16 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold or copper plate. Sit facing North-East. Chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times daily for 44 (45,41) days. Archana: Chanting of Saraswathi Ashtotharam and Lalitha Thrishati offering jasmine or white flowers. Offerings: Cooked rice, curd, milk, honey and fruits. Beneficial Results: Erudition, knowledge of Vedas and Shastras, knowledge of various languages and immunity from evil effects of spirits. Literal Results: Winning in debates, enticing public through dynamic oratory, capable of emerging victorious in extremely difficult subjects or higher studies and attaining top grades. Highly suited for people in the field of politics and law.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 17 "Savithribhirvaachaam Shashimanishilaabhangaruchibhihi Vashinyaadyaabhisthvaam Saha Janani Sanchinthayanthi Yaha! Sa Karthaa Kaavyaanaam Bhavathi Mahathaam Bhangiruchibhihi Vachobhirvaagdeveevadanakamalaamodamadhuraihi-!" सवित्रीभि-र्वाचां चशि-मणि शिला-भङ्ग रुचिभि-।
र्वशिन्यद्याभि-स्त्वां सह जननि सञ्चिन्तयति यः ।
स कर्ता काव्यानां भवति महतां भङ्गिरुचिभि- ।
र्वचोभि-र्वाग्देवी-वदन-कमलामोद मधुरैः ॥ 17 ॥ Literal Meaning: O Mother! Those who meditate on Thee in association with Vashini and allied deities- who are all the sources of speech and whose radiance resembles the lustre of freshly cut moonstone-can become the authors of poetical works as delightful as those of great ones, and sweet with the fragrance of the mouth of Saraswathi, Goddess of poesy and learning." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 17 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold or copper plate. Sit facing North-East. Chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times daily for 44 (45, 41) days. Archana: Chanting of Laitha Thrishati and Saraswathi Ashtotharam offering white or jasmine flowers. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with curd, milk, fruits and honey. Beneficial Results: Gives erudition, knowledge of Vedas, Shastras and different languages. Immunity from effects of evil spirits.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 18 "Thanuchchaayaabhisthe Tharunatharanishreesaranibhihi Divam Sarvaamurveemarunimanimagnaam Smarathi Yaha! Bhavanthyasya Thrasyadvanaharinashaaleenanayanaaha Sahorvashyaa Vashyaaha Kathi Kathi Na Geervaanaganikaahaa
तनुच्छायाभिस्ते तरुण-तरणि-श्रीसरणिभि- ।
र्दिवं सर्वा-मुर्वी-मरुणिमनि मग्नां स्मरति यः ।
भवन्त्यस्य त्रस्य-द्वनहरिण-शालीन-नयनाः ।
सहोर्वश्या वश्याः कति कति न गीर्वाण-गणिकाः ॥ 18 ॥ Literal Meaning: "How can numerous celestial courtesans including Urvashi, with eyes bashful like those of a frightened deer of the forest, do not become fascinated by a person who meditates on the beauty of Thy form which bathes the heaven and the earth in its crimson radiance resembling the rising sun!" Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 18 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold or copper plate. Sit facing North-East. Chant this verse 1000 times daily for 45 days. Archana: Chanting of Laitha Ashtotharam and Saraswathi Ashtotharam offering champaka or jasmine flowers. Offerings: Milk, honey, bits of sugar and cooked rice. Beneficial Results: Deep knowledge in sciences, getting good bridegrooms in the case of marriageable women and blessings of great men. Literal Results: Adds lustre and magnetism to body and face. The double "vashya" in the sloka creates magnetic aura around the devotee, 'the rising sun' in the sloka implies new beginnings. This sloka is also a prayer to the planet, Sun (if misplaced in horoscope or debilitated or during Surya Mahadasa). Soundarya Lahari Sloka 19 "Mukham Bindum Krithvaa Kuchayugamadhasthasya Thadadho Haraardha Dhyaayedhyo Haramahishi They Manmathakalaam! Sa Sadyaha Sankshobham Nayathi Vanitha Ithyathilaghu Thrilokeemapyaashu Bhramayathi Raveendusthanayugaam!' मुखं बिन्दुं कृत्वा कुचयुगमध-स्तस्य तदधो ।
हरार्धं ध्यायेद्यो हरमहिषि ते मन्मथकलाम् ।
स सद्यः सङ्क्षोभं नयति वनिता इत्यतिलघु।
त्रिलोकीमप्याशु भ्रमयति रवीन्दु-स्तनयुगाम् ॥ 19 ॥
Literal Meaning: "Oh Consort of Hara! The one who thinks of a woman's face in the bindu ( the dot in the triangle), her twin breasts below it and the half of the letter "H" still below, and contemplates Thy manmathakala on those spots ( and thus gets identified with her in meditation) will quickly stir the mind of any woman. This indeed is a trifle for him. For, in no time he can fascinate even the Thriloki ( the three worlds conceived as a woman) with the sun and moon as breasts." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 19 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on a gold plate or on thick sandal paste, holy ahses or vermillion (placed in a siver or copper plate). Sit facing North. Chant this sloka 1000 (1200) times daily for 25 (27) days. Archana: Chanting of Durga Ashtotharam and Lalitha Thrishati offering vermillion or washed rice grains mixed with vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with boiled milk, fruits and honey. Beneficial Results: Attracting young women, gaining influence in royal courts as well as in government. Control over wild animals. Literal Results: Meditation powers enhanced. Enticing women, appeasing the planets sun and moon in the horoscope.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 20 "Kirantheemanygebhyaha Kirananikurumbaamrutharasam Hrudi Thvaamaadhatthe Himakarashilaamoorthimiva Yaha! Sa Sarpaanaam Darpam Shamayathi Shakunthaadhipa Iva Jvarapplushtaan Dhrushtya Sukhayathi Sudhaadhaarasirayaa
किरन्ती-मङ्गेभ्यः किरण-निकुरुम्बमृतरसं ।
हृदि त्वा माधत्ते हिमकरशिला-मूर्तिमिव यः ।
स सर्पाणां दर्पं शमयति शकुन्तधिप इव ।
ज्वरप्लुष्टान् दृष्ट्या सुखयति सुधाधारसिरया ॥ 20 ॥ Literal Meaning: "He who meditates on Thee who sends forth luminous waves of bliss from Thy body, as an idol made of moonstone, will be capable of humbling the pride and ferocity of serpents by his mere look, like Garuda Himself. Nay, like the nectar- showering Nadi (nerve), his look can cure any ailment, including the afflictions of fever." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 20 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on holy ashes or water in a copper plate. Sit facing North. Chant this sloka 1000 (1001, 2000) times daily for 25 (45) days. With any liquid, Yantra can be made by squeezing the same from a cloth soaked with that liquid. Archana: Chanting of Durga Ashtotharam with offering leaves or leaves of vibhithi[बहेड़ा -Terminalia bellirica) plant. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with powder of gingely seeds{अदरक के बीज}, milk-gruel{दूध का दलिया}, coconuts and fruits. Beneficial Results: Cure of poisonous fevers, antidote against poison, cures effects of evil eyes, confers power to charm snakes and other poisonous reptiles. Literal Results: Cures fever, effects of evil eyes ,mitigates evil results of debilitated or misplaced moon in one's chart and adds lustre to one's body.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 21 "Thatillekhaathanvee Thapanashashivaishvaanaramayeem Nishannaam Shannaamapyupari Kamalaanaam Thava Kalaam! Mahaapadmaatavyaam Mrudithamalamaayena Manasaa Mahaanthah Pashyantho Dadhathi Paramaahlaadalahareem!" तटिल्लेखा-तन्वीं तपन शशि वै॒श्वानर मयीं ।
निष्ण्णां षण्णामप्युपरि कमलानां तव कलाम् ।
महापद्मातव्यां मृदित-मलमायेन मनसा ।
महान्तः पश्यन्तो दधति परमाह्लाद-लहरीम् ॥ 21 ॥ Literal Meaning: "The noble spiritual aspirants, whose minds are free from impurities like lust and greed and from the hold of 'Maya" consisting of ignorance, egotism and the like, are filled with thrills of spiritual bliss by experiencing Thy lightning-like Kala (shakthi in union with Shiva known as sadhakyaa) in the core of the thousand-petalled lotus, which transcends the six lotuses beginning with the mulaadhaara inclusive of Thy manifestations as fire, sun and moon in them." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 21 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold/silver/copper plate. Sit facing West. Chant this sloka 1001 (1000) times daily for 11 (45) days. Archana: Chanting of Lalitha Ashtotharam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice, fruits, honey and sugar. Beneficial Results: Subduing enemies, freedom from unpopularity, gaining physical and military strength. Literal Results: Peace of mind, tranqulity and detachment from emotions. For people who meditate, elevation and sublime bliss.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 22 "Bhavani Thvam Daase Mayi Vithara Drushti Sakarunaam Ithi Sthothum Vaanchan Kathayathi Bhavaani Thvamithiyaha! Thadaiva Thvam Thasmai Dishasi Nijasaayujyapadaveem Mukundabrahmendrasphutamakutaneeraajithapadaa-m!" भवानि त्वं दासे मयि वितर दृष्टिं सकरुणां ।
इति स्तोतुं वाञ्छन् कथयति भवानि त्वमिति यः ।
तदैव त्वं तस्मै दिशसि निजसायुज्य-पदवीं ।
मुकुन्द-ब्रम्हेन्द्र स्फुट मकुट नीराजितपदाम् ॥ 22 ॥
Literal Meaning:
"When one, desirous of praying to Thee using terms like-' Oh,Bhavani, bestow Thy gracious glance on me, Thy servant', even before he utters "Bhavani Thvam", Thou bestow on him the status of oneness with Thy feet at which divinities like Vishnu, Brahma and Indra are performing the lustration ceremony with the brilliance of their diadems( as they bow down their heads in prostration)."
Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 22
Mode of worship:
Yantra to be made on gold plate.. Sitting in a temple or by a river or water tank, facing East, chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times for 44 (45) days.
Archana:
Chanting of Lalitha Sahasranamam offering red flowers or vermillion.
Offerings:
Cooked rice mixed with curd, cooked rice mixed with turmeric powder, scrapings of coconut kernel mixed with sugar and a little ghee, boiled milk, fruits and honey.
Beneficial Results:
Fulfillment of all earthly desires and pleasures, freedom from wants and freedom from dependence on others.
Literal Results:
In an aggressive relationship, befriending the opponent. Patronage from high sources, establishing independence.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 23 "Thvayaa Hruthvaa Vaamam Vapuraparithrupthena Manasaa Shareeraardham Shambhoraparamapi Shanke Hruthamabhooth! Yadethathvadroopam Sakalamarunaabham Thrinayanam Kuchaabhyaamaanamram Kutilashashichoodaalamakutam!" त्वया हृत्वा वामं वपु-रपरितृप्तेन मनसा।
शरीरार्धं शम्भो-रपरमपि शङ्के हृतमभूत् ।
यदेतत् त्वद्रूपं सकलमरुणाभं त्रिनयनं।
कुचाभ्यामानम्रं कुटिल-शशिचूडाल-मकुटम् ॥ 23 ॥ Literal Meaning: "I have feeling that, unsatisfied even after having appropriated the left half of Shambhu as Ardhanaareeswaraa,( a form of half-man and half-woman), Thou hast also invaded His right half; for Thy form that shines in my heart is totally crimson in complexion and slightly bent by the weight of the two breasts, besides having three eyes and the crescent moon in the diadem." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 23 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on a gold plate. Chant this sloka 1000( 3000,1001) times daily for 45(30) days, sitting inside the house, preferably in a place fit for worship, facing North. Archana: Chanting of Lalitha Sahasranamam offering red lotus petals. Offerings:Sweet milk-gruel, black gram cakes, cooked rice, fruits and betels with slices of areca nuts. Beneficial Results: Attainment of vast wealth, relief from burden of debts, getting a number of cows, freedom from dangers. Literal Results: Enhancement of 'yin'(feminine), any ailment on the left side of the body getting cured, activation of agna chakra, appeasement of sun and moon related problems in the horoscope.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 24 "Jagathsoothe Dhaathaa Hariravathi Rudraha Kshapayathe Thiraskurvannethathsavamapi Vapureeshasthirayathi! Sadaapoorvaha Sarvam Thadidamanugruhnaathi Cha Shivaha Thavaagnaamaalambya Kshanachalithayobhoorlathikayoho!" जगत्सूते धाता हरिरवति रुद्रः क्षपयते। तिरस्कुर्व-न्नेतत् स्वमपि वपु-रीश-स्तिरयति ।
सदा पूर्वः सर्वं तदिद मनुगृह्णाति च शिव। स्तवाज्ञा मलम्ब्य क्षणचलितयो र्भ्रूलतिकयोः ॥ 24 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Brahma brings forth the Universe, Hari(Vishnu) sustains and protects it, Rudra destroys it, and Esha (Maheshwara) absorbs all these Deities (including the Universe in involution) into Himself and disappears into Sadashiva (the Ultimate Category). Then (when it is time for a new cycle of creation to begin) Adaashiva, on receiving the mandate from Thee by a movement of Thy creeper-like brows, blesses (i.e. manifests and restores) them into activity (as before in the previous cycle)." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 24 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate. Sit facing North-East. Chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times daily for 32 (30,20) days. Archana: Chanting of Rudra Thrishathi offering washed rice grains mixed with sesame and chanting of Durga Ashtotharam offering 'bilva' leaves. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with pepper powder and ghee, black gram cakes, powder of sesame mixed with sugar and coconut scrapings. Beneficial Results: Immunity from evil spirits, demons and curses of deceased ancestors and incurable diseases. Literal Results: Activation of aagnaa chakra. Prayer to Lord Shiva.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 25 "Thrayaanaam Devaanaam Thrigunajanithaanaam Thava Shive Bhavethpoojaa Poojaa Thava Charanayoryaa Virachithaa! Thatthahi Thvathpaadodvahanamanipeetasya Nikate Stthitha Hyethe Shashvanmukulithakaroththamsamakutaa!" त्रयाणां देवानां त्रिगुण-जनितानां तव शिवे। भवेत् पूजा पूजा तव चरणयो-र्या विरचिता ।
तथा हि त्वत्पादोद्वहन-मणिपीठस्य निकटे। स्थिता ह्येते-शश्वन्मुकुलित करोत्तंस-मकुटाः ॥ 25 ॥
Literal Meaning:
"The worship done at Thy feet, O Consort of Shiva, is also the worship of all the three Deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, who have their origin in Thy three gunas (rajasa, sattva, thamasa). They require no special worship, because they are ever waiting with their joined palms held above their crowned heads in salutation to Thee by the side of the diamond foot-stool that bear Thy feet."
Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 25
Mode of worship:
Yantra to be made on gold or copper plate. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times daily for 44 (45) days.
Archana:
Chanting of Lalitha Thrishathi offering vermillion.
Offerings:
Cooked rice, honey mixed with milk, sugar and fruits.
Beneficial Results:
Increase in income, commanding power, honour and influence.
Literal Results:
Commanding power, the practioner's word carried out as law, tremendous influence in all fields.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 26 "Virnchih Panchathvam Vrajathi Hariraapnothi Virathim Vinaasham Keenaasho Bhajathi Dhanado Yaathi Nidhanam! Vithandree Maahendree Vithathirapi Sammeelithadrishaa Mahaasamhaaresmin Viharathi Sathi Thvathpathirasau!" विरिञ्चिः पञ्चत्वं व्रजति हरिराप्नोति विरतिं ।विनाशं कीनाशो भजति धनदो याति निधनम् ।
वितन्द्री माहेन्द्री-विततिरपि संमीलित-दृशा। महासंहारेஉस्मिन् विहरति सति त्वत्पति रसौ ॥ 26 ॥
Literal Meaning:
"Virinchi (Brahma) is reduced into elements: Hari (Vishnu) retires into passivity:Keenaasha (Yama, the God of death) Himself dies;Kubera, the god of wealth meets with his end; and Indra with all His followers closes His eyes in destruction. When such is the state of all beings at the time of the total dissolution (Mahasamhaara) of the Universe, O Sathi, chaste Consort of Shiva, Thy husband Sadashiva is alone sporting."
Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 26
Mode of worship:
Yantra to be made on gold or lead sheet. Sit facing North. Chant this sloka 1000 times on 6 new-moon days, or on 6 days from new-moon day.
Archana:
Chanting of Lalitha Thrishati offering vermillion.
Offerings:
Cooked rice with green-gram pulse and jaggery, coconut and plantain fruits.
Beneficial Results:
Destruction of enemies and all round success.
Literal Results:
Practitioner will witness destruction of enemies as described in the sloka, all trouble shooters will be silenced.He alone will taste success against fierce odds.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 27 "Japo Jalpaha Shilpam Sakalamapi Mudraavirachanaa Gathih Praadakshinyakramanamashanaadyaahuthividhihi! Pranaamassamveshassukhamakhilamaathmaarpanad-rushaa Saparyaaparyaayasthava Bhavathu Yanme Vilasitham!" जपो जल्पः शिल्पं सकलमपि मुद्राविरचना । गतिः प्रादक्षिण्य-क्रमण-मशनाद्या हुति-विधिः ।
प्रणामः संवेशः सुखमखिल-मात्मार्पण-दृशा । सपर्या पर्याय-स्तव भवतु यन्मे विलसितम् ॥ 27 ॥ Literal Meaning: "May everything that I do with the sense of self-dedication be items in Thy service- my prattle, the utterance of Thy mantra, the movements of my hand, the gestures and poses of Thy worship; my walking, Thy circumambulation; my eating, fire-sacrifice to Thee;the stretching of the body in sleep and rest, prostration to Thee, and all my enjoyments, offerings made to Thee." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 27 Mode of worship: Yantra to be on gold or copper plate. Sit facing North-East. Chant this sloka 1000 (1008) times daily, for 45 (44) days. Archana: Chant Lalithathrishati offering champaka flowers or washed rice grains mixed with vermillion. Offerings: Sweet-gruel, cooked rice and milk. Beneficial Results: Attainment of knowledge of self (aathmagnaana) and mastery over spells. Literal Results: Beneficial for instrumentalists, dancers and yoga practitioners. Enhances mind and body fitness.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 28 "Sudhaamapyaasvaadya Prathibhayajaraamruthyuharini Vipadyanthe Vishve Vidhishathamakhaadyaa Divishadaha! Karaalam Yathkshvelam Kabalithavathaha Kaalakalanaa Na Shambhosthanmoolam Thava Janani Thaatankamahima!" सुधामप्यास्वाद्य प्रति-भय-जरमृत्यु-हरिणीं। विपद्यन्ते विश्वे विधि-शतमखाद्या दिविषदः ।
करालं यत् क्ष्वेलं कबलितवतः कालकलना। न शम्भोस्तन्मूलं तव जननि ताटङ्क महिमा ॥ 28 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Even after consuming nectar, which confers immunity from frightful grey hairs (old age) and death, Deities like Brahma and Indra perish finally at the time of cosmic dissolution. If the longevity of Thy Consort Shiva, despite His having swallowed the terrific poison, is not limited by time, it is because of the greatness of Thy ear-ornaments." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 28 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or plate made of alloy of five metals. Sit facing South-East. Chant this sloka 1000 (1008) times daily for 44 (45) days. Archana: Chant Durga Ashtotharam offering red flowers. Offerings: Cooked food, sesame powder mixed with jaggery, black-gram cakes, milk-gruel, betels and slices of areca nut. Beneficial Results: Immunity from accidents, unnatural and untimely death and attainment of all desires. Literal Results:-
Youthful look,averts accidents and untimely death. Soundarya Lahari Sloka 29 "Kireetam Vairincham Parihara Puraha Kaitabhabhidaha Kathorey Koteerey Skhalasi Jahi Jambhaarimakutam! Pranamreshvetheshu Prasabhamupayaathasya Bhavanam Bhavasyaabhyutthaaney Thava Parijanokthirvijayathe!" किरीटं वैरिञ्चं परिहर पुरः कैटभभिदः। कठोरे कोठीरे स्कलसि जहि जम्भारि-मकुटम् ।
प्रणम्रेष्वेतेषु प्रसभ-मुपयातस्य भवनं। भवस्यभ्युत्थाने तव परिजनोक्ति-र्विजयते ॥ 29 ॥ Literal Meaning: "At the unannounced arrival of Shiva at Thy abode, Thou springest up in such hurry to receive Him, that Thy attendants, in their concern for Thy safety, caution Thee, crying out, 'take care of the crown of Brahma, avoid tumbling over the heavy diadem of Vishnu, beware of the crest of Indra!'" Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 29 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold or copper plate. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1001 (1000) times daily for 48(42) days. Archana: Chant Durga Ashtotharam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with curd and pieces of ginger;black gram cakes; rice cooked with jaggery and ghee; honey and milk. Beneficial Results: Taming of wild animals, bringing bad characters to righteous path, quick and easy delivery in the case of pregnant women. Literal Results: A surprise and unexpected visit from somebody close to the heart. Controlling people who are wicked, quarrelsome and hostile.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 30 "Swadehodbhoothaamirghrunibhiranimaadyaabhirab-hitho Nishevye Nithye Thvamahamithi Sadaa Bhaavayathi Yaha! Kimaascharyam Thasya Thrinayanasammruddhim Thrunayathaha Mahaasamvarthaagnirvirachayathi Neeraajanavidhim!" स्वदेहोद्भूताभि-र्घृणिभि-रणिमाद्याभि-रभितो। निषेव्ये नित्ये त्वा महमिति सदा भावयति यः ।
किमाश्चर्यं तस्य त्रिनयन-समृद्धिं तृणयतो । महासंवर्ताग्नि-र्विरचयति नीराजनविधिम् ॥ 30 ॥ Literal Meaning: "O Mother Eternal!By ever meditating with a feeling of identification with Thee, who are surrounded by divine powers like 'animaa' which are only rays emanating from Thy feet, a devotee attains glories far above even those of Shiva. No wonder that the flames of the Cosmic Dissolution prove only to be the adoration by (the rite of) waving lights." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 30 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1001 (2500,1000) times daily for 96 (45,88)days. Archana: Chant Rudra Thrishati and Lalitha Thrishati offering white flowers or bilva leaves. Offerings: Honey, scrapes of coconut kernel mixed with ghee and sugar; boiled milk; fruits and cooked rice mixed with curd; soices and fruits. Beneficial Results: Attainment of physical power, control of senses, power of tansmigration into other bodies.(Yantra is to be borne on the head during the recital). Literal Results: Bodily ailments getting cured.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 31 "Chathushshashtyaa Thanthraihi Sakalamathisandhaaya Bhuvanam Sththithisthaththathsiddhiprasavaparathanthraihi Pashupathihi! Punasthvannirbandhaadakhilapurushaarthaikaghatanaa Swathanthram They Thanthram Kshithithalamavaatheetharadidam!" चतुः-षष्टया तन्त्रैः सकल मतिसन्धाय भुवनं। स्थितस्तत्त्त-सिद्धि प्रसव परतन्त्रैः पशुपतिः ।
पुनस्त्व-न्निर्बन्धा दखिल-पुरुषार्थैक घटना। स्वतन्त्रं ते तन्त्रं क्षितितल मवातीतर-दिदम् ॥ 31 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Shiva at first remained satisfied after giving to the world, the sixty-four tantras which expound practices conferring only one or another of the various psychic powers and worldly fulfillments. Afterwards, on Thy special insistence, He revealed this Thy own tantra to the world, independent of all the others and capable of conferring all the four aspirations of men-dharma, artha, kaama and moksha." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 31 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or alloy of five metals. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times daily for 44 (45) days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Saharanamam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice, sweet milk-gruel, black gram cakes, coconuts, grapes and plantains. Beneficial Results: Royal and governmental favours, winning popularity, fulfillment of desires.(Yantra to be held on a piece of red silk spread on right palm). Literal Results: Freedom and independence from usual surroundings and people, through new approach towards life.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 32 "Shivashakthihi Kaamaha Kshithiraththa Ravishsheethakiranaha Smaro Hamsasshakrasthadanu Cha Paraamaaraharayaha! Amee Hrullekhaabhisthisrubhiravasaaneshu Ghatithaaha Bhajanthe Varnaasthe Thava Janani Naamaavayavathaam!" शिवः शक्तिः कामः क्षिति-रथ रविः शीतकिरणः। स्मरो हंसः शक्र-स्तदनु च परा-मार-हरयः ।
अमी हृल्लेखाभि-स्तिसृभि-रवसानेषु घटिता। भजन्ते वर्णास्ते तव जननि नामावयवताम् ॥ 32 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Oh Mother! The parts that combine to form Thy name (mantra) are three groups of syllables-first, the group Ka, e, i and la indicated by the words Shiva, Shakthi, Kaama, Kshithi, second group ha, sa, ka and la denoted by Ravi, sheethakirana, smara, hamsa and shakra and third, the group Sa, Ka and la denoted by paraa, maara and Hari, conjoined with the syllable Hrim at the end of each of the three groups of syllables." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 32 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold or copper sheet. Sit facing North. Chant this sloka 1000 times daily for 45 days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Thrishati offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with curd, black-gram cakes and fruits. Beneficial Results: Powers of alchemy, power to attract and success in business. Literal results: Magnetic personality, healthy balance of the yin and yang in mind and body
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 33 "Smaram Yonim Lakshmeem Thrithayamidamaadau Thava Manoho Nidhaayaike Nithye Niravadhimahaabhogarasikaaha! Bhajanthi Thvaam Chinthaamanigunanibaddhaakshavalayaaha Shivaagnau Juhvanthaha Surabhighruthadhaaraahuthishathaihi!" स्मरं योनिं लक्ष्मीं त्रितय-मिद-मादौ तव मनो । र्निधायैके नित्ये निरवधि-महाभोग-रसिकाः ।
भजन्ति त्वां चिन्तामणि-गुणनिबद्धाक्ष-वलयाः । शिवाग्नौ जुह्वन्तः सुरभिघृत-धाराहुति-शतै ॥ 33 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Some connoisseurs of the highest enjoyment, adding before the beginning of Thy mantra (verse) the Bija-syllables of Kaamaraaja (Klim), Bhuvaneswari (Hrim) andSri (Srim) and adorned with a necklace of Chinthamani, worship Thee with oblations consisting of countless streams of Kaamadhenu's ghee in the purified fire of Shiva (i.e. Shakthi established as the thrikona in the anaahatha chakra.) Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 33 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate. Sit facing North. Chant this sloka 1000 times for 45 days. Archana: Chant Lakshmi Sahasranamam offering lotus petals. Offerings: Cooked rice with green-gram pulse, jaggery mixed with ghee, coconuts, plantains, betels and areca nuts slices. Beneficial Results: Amassing of much wealth. Literal results: Enjoying rich and luxurious life. Attaining a priceless jewel, unlimited supply of rich and nutritious food.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 34 "Shareeram Thvam Shambhoho Shashimihiravakshoruhayugam Thavaathmaanam Manye Bhagavathi Navaathmaanamanagham! Athasseshassesheethyayamubhayasaadhaaranathaya Stthithassambandho Vaam Samarasaparaanandaparayoha!" शरीरं त्वं शम्भोः शशि-मिहिर-वक्षोरुह-युगं। तवात्मानं मन्ये भगवति नवात्मान-मनघम् ।
अतः शेषः शेषीत्यय-मुभय-साधारणतया। स्थितः सम्बन्धो वां समरस-परानन्द-परयोः ॥ 34 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Oh Bhagavathi! Thou art indeed the body of Shambhu with the sun and the moon as the two breasts. I consider Thy pure frame to be Shambhu. Hence the relationship of the principle and the accessory exists in common among you both who as transcendent bliss and consciousness are on equal footing." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 34 Mode of worship: "Yantra to be made on gold or copper plate. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times daily for 44 (45) days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Thrishati offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with powdered pepper and ghee; honey and coconuts. Beneficial Results: Clearance of doubts; getting power of genius; cure of itches, diabetes, pleurisy and rheumatism. Literal Results: Bodily ailments getting cured. Gaining energy, perfect for hormonal imbalance, attaining compatibility with spouse.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 35 "Manasthvam Vyoma Thvam Marudasi Maruthsaarathirasi Thvamaapasthvam Bhoomisthvamayi Parinathaayaam Na Hi Param! Thvameva Svaathmaanam Parinamayithum Vishvavapushaa Chidaanandaakaaram Shivayuvathi Bhaavena Bibhrushe!" मनस्त्वं व्योम त्वं मरुदसि मरुत्सारथि। रसि त्वमाप-स्त्वं भूमि-स्त्वयि परिणतायां न हि परम् ।
त्वमेव स्वात्मानं परिण्मयितुं विश्व वपुषा ।चिदानन्दाकारं शिवयुवति भावेन बिभृषे ॥ 35 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Oh Shiva's Consort! Thou art mind, Thou art Ether, Thou art Air, Thou art fire, Water and Earth too. When Thou has transformed Thyself in this way into the Universe, there is nothing beyond not included in Thee. It is to transform Thyself into the Universe that Thou assumed this form of Consciousness and Bliss as Shiva's Consort." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 35 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate. Sit facing North-East. Chant this sloka 1000 times daily, for 45 days. Archana: Chant Rudra Thrishati offering washed sesame on left of Yantra and Lalitha Thrishati offering vermillion on right of Yantra. Offerings: Cooked rice, sweet milk-gruel, gingely powder mixed with sugar and plantains. Beneficial Results: Cure of asthma, tuberculosis and other lung troubles; vision of Shiva and Devi in dreams. Literal results: Single women finding mates, all elemental problems in the body getting cured.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 36 "Thavaagnaachakrastham Thapanashashikotidyuthidharam Param Shambhum Vande Parimilithapaarshvam Parachithaa! Yamaaraadhyan Bhakthyaa Ravishashishucheenaamavishaye Niraalokeylokey Nivasathi Hi Bhaalokabhuvaney!" तवाज्ञचक्रस्थं तपन-शशि कोटि-द्युतिधरं । परं शम्भु वन्दे परिमिलित-पार्श्वं परचिता ।
यमाराध्यन् भक्त्या रवि शशि शुचीना मविषये । निरालोके உलोके निवसति हि भालोक-भुवने ॥ 36 ॥ Literal Meaning: "I salute the Supreme Shambhu residing in Thy aagnaa chakra, who is resplendent as millions of suns and moons put together, and whose (left) side is integrated with the Supreme Consciousness embodied as the Devi. He who adores Him with devotion lives in the Saghasrara, the effulgent world which needs no light and is beyond the grasp of all." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 36 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or saffron mixed water kept in silver plate. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1000 times daily, for 45 days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Sahasranamam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with pepper powder and ghee; black-gram cakes; milk, honey and curd. Beneficial Results: Cure of chronic diseases, restoration of lost eyesight. (Water in which Yantra maybe inscribed to be consumed by devotee). Literal results: Activation of agna chakram. Strengthens aura and enhances radiance.
Soundarya Sloka 37 "Vishuddhau They Shuddhasphatikavishadam Vyomajanakam Shivam Sevey Deveemapi Shivasamaanavyavasitham! Yayoho Kaanthyaa Yaanthyaasshashikiranasaarupyasaranim Vidhoothaanthardhvaanthaa Vilasathi Chakoreeva Jagathee!" विशुद्धौ ते शुद्धस्फतिक विशदं व्योम-जनकं। शिवं सेवे देवीमपि शिवसमान-व्यवसिताम् ।
ययोः कान्त्या यान्त्याः शशिकिरण्-सारूप्यसरणे। विधूतान्त-र्ध्वान्ता विलसति चकोरीव जगती ॥ 37 ॥ Literal Meaning: "In Thy vishuddhi chakra I meditate on Shiva,the creator of Ether, shining like pure crystal, along with the Devi who is equal to Shiva in all respects. By the radiance resembling moonlight emanating from them, the whole world enveloped in the darkness of ignorance rejoices, like the chakori bird bathing in the rays of the moon." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 37 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on Water in silver or copper cup (to be removed daily). Sit facing South-East. Chant this verse 1000 (5000) times daily for 45 (5) days. With any liquid, Yantra can be made by squeezing the same from a cloth soaked with that liquid. Archana: Chant Durga Sahasranamam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with curd, black-gram cakes, boiled milk, jaggery-gruel-गुड़ का दलिया, coconuts, betels and areca nut slices. Beneficial Results: Immunity from devils and spirits, cure of diseases caused by heat. Literal Results: Activation of vishuddhi chakram, ideally suited for vocal enhancement and vocal practitioners. Voice culture and creativity enhanced. Crystal-clear clarity in verbal expression, effectiveness of vocal appeal.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 38 "Samunmeelathsamvithkamalamakarandaikarasikam Bhajey Hamsadvandvam Kimapi Mahathaam Maanasacharam! Yadaalaapaadashtaadashagunithavidyaaparinathihi Yadaadaththey Doshaagunamakhilamadbhayaha Paya Iva!" समुन्मीलत् संवित्कमल-मकरन्दैक-रसिकं ।भजे हंसद्वन्द्वं किमपि महतां मानसचरम् ।
यदालापा-दष्टादश-गुणित-विद्यापरिणतिः ।यदादत्ते दोषाद् गुण-मखिल-मद्भ्यः पय इव ॥ 38 ॥
Literal Meaning:
"Oh Mother! I adore the pair of Swans (Shiva-Shakthi) who take delight in imbibing the honey of the full-blown lotus of knowledge of the anaahatha-chakra, and who swim in the minds of the great. Their mutual conversation is what have become the eighteen arts, and they separate good from evil, the way the swans separate the milk from the water."
Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 38
Mode of worship:
Yantra to be made with water in a silver dish (renew everyday). Chant this sloka 5000 (4000,1000) times daily for 44 (4, 45) days. Sit facing East. (Lamp lit with gingely oil to be placed in the front).With any liquid, Yantra can be made by squeezing the same from a cloth soaked with that liquid.
Archana:
Chant Lalitha Thrishati offering red flowers and chant Durga Ashtotharam offering vermillion.
Offerings:
Cooked rice, black-gram cakes, coconuts and fruits.
Beneficial Results:
Cures infant polio.,Protects children from danger, disease and disaster.
Literal Results:
Power of discrimination, equipoise of mind, ability to grasp art forms.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 39 "Thava Swadhishtaaney Huthavahamadhishtaaya Niratham Thameedey Samvartham Janani Mahathee Thaam Cha Samayaam! Yadaalokey Lokaan Dahathi Mahathi Krodhakalithey Dayaardraa Yaa Drushtihi Shishiramupachaaram Rachayathi!" तव स्वाधिष्ठाने हुतवह-मधिष्ठाय निरतं । तमीडे संवर्तं जननि महतीं तां च समयाम् ।
यदालोके लोकान् दहति महसि क्रोध-कलिते। दयार्द्रा या दृष्टिः शिशिर-मुपचारं रचयति ॥ 39 ॥ Literal Meaning: "Oh Mother! Invoking Samvartha, the Lord of the fire of Dissolution in the Fire Element of Thy Swadhistana Chakram, I adore Him along with Thee, Samaya, the great Potency of Rudra. When the angry looks fo Rudra burn up the Universe, it is Thy glance drenched with pity that renders a cooling treatment." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 39
Mode of worship:
Yantra to be made on gold or copper plate on holy ashes on a silver plate. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 108 times daily for 12 days.
Archana:
Chant Lalitha Sahasranama offering vermillion at centre of the Yantra.
Offerings:
Rice cooked with green-gram pulse and pepper; milk-gruel and fruits.
Beneficial Results:
Frees person from bad and fearful dreams. Relief from doubts and suspecting nature.
Literal Results:
Activates Swadhishtana chakram. Enhances creativity and sexual urge.
Soundarya Lahari Sloka 40 "Thatiththvantham Shakthyaa Thimiraparipantthisphuranayaa Sphurannaanaarathnaabharanaparinaddhendradhanusham! Thavaha Shyaamam Megham Kamapi Manipooraikasharanam Nisheyvey Varshantham Haramihirathaptham Thribhuvanam!" तटित्वन्तं शक्त्या तिमिर-परिपन्थि । स्फुरणया स्फुर-न्ना नरत्नाभरण-परिणद्धेन्द्र-धनुषम् ।
तव श्यामं मेघं कमपि मणिपूरैक -शरणं । निषेवे वर्षन्तं-हरमिहिर-तप्तं त्रिभुवनम् ॥ 40 ॥ Literal Meaning: "I worship that unique dark-blue rain cloud which abides ever in the manipura with lightning in the form of Shakthi, dispelling darkness, with the rainbow formed by the dazzling variegated gem-decked ornaments (of Devi), sending showers on the Universe that has been burnt by the sun of Rudra." Yantra for Soundarya Lahari Sloka 40 Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold sheet or on powdered salt levelled on a silver plate. Sit facing North-East. Chant this sloka 4000 times daily for 45 days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Sahasranama offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with curd, milk-gruel, fruits, betels and areca nut-सुपारी slices. Beneficial Results: Fore-sight into future events and freedom from ignorance. Literal Results: Accumulation of gems and jewellery, activation of manipura chakram, cooling of body and mind....SHIVOHAM....
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