THE BOOK OF SHLOKAS

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 Maha Mrutanjaya Mantra
The mantra devata (deity) is Sri Mrityunjaya (form of Shiva). This mantra is to be used for
meditation and at all times for protection from all evils. There are many mantras for warding off
evils like death and other suffering given in the sacred literature of the Hindu's. This mantra is of
various types but the Mrityunjaya mantra has been extolled in sacred literature as being the
best.The Bija mantra is given by Kahola Rishi; The mantra is in Gayatri channdah;
This mantra is addressed to Lord Shiva and is taught in the Rig Veda (7 mandala 59 Chapter) as
well as the Yajur Veda (3-60) showing that it is a Sruti having been received by Maharishi
Vasistha, the Kula Guru of Bhagavan Sri Ramachandra Almighty God of Hindus. the Great
Death-Conquering mantra. It is a mantra that has many names and forms.[1] It is called, Rudra
Mantra referring to the furious aspect of Shiva; the Tryambakam mantra, alluding to Shiva's three
eyes; and its is sometimes known as the Mrita-Sanjivini mantra This Maha-mrityunjaya mantra is
from the Rig-Veda (7th Book or Mandala, 59 Chapter) and needs initiation for attaining siddhi in
human life. Anybody can recite this mantra and attain good health, release from bondage and
other problems. Facing life.This is the greatest panacea for all evils and can be recited at any
time like any other Maha-mantra. I am reciting this mantra 108 times
I will advise its recitation for forty days both in the morning and evening, after lighting a lamp and
sitting in any yogic posture suitable to us. Keep picture of Lord Shiva before your eyes .Recite
108 times. This is the greatest work of Maharishi Vasistha the main Rush of Lord Rama Before
starting this mantra please get initiation from the Guru and performs Sankalpa for reciting this
mantra.It is called Maha Mritunjaya Mantra because it is a great death-conquering mantra.
Sometimes it is also known as Mrita-Sanjivani Mantra. The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is hailed by
the sages as the heart of the Veda. This mantra holds the highest place along with the Gayatri
Mantra among the many mantras used for contemplation, meditation and liberation of our souls.

It is believed that to overcome the fear of death, Lord Shiva himself gave humanity the
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra. Rushi Markedly recited this mantra many times and when his age was
to be finished he wrapped Shiva lingam while reciting this mantra and as a result Markendya
Rushi extened his life sketch to forty years Yam raja could not take Rushi Markandya to heaven
Such is the effect of this Mantra.

The Maha Mritunjaya Mantra is as follows:

"Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam
Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat"

Lord Shiva is the three eyed god. Shiva is always perfumed. He fosters all the creatures of the
Universe. Lord Shiva releases from death for the sake of immortality, as cucumber detaches its
bondage of the vine. We worship Lord Shiva to liberate.us.from.death

It is important to understand the meaning of the words as this makes the repetition meaningful
and brings forth the desired results.

• AUM is not spelt out in the Rig-Veda, but has to be added to the beginning of all Mantras
as given in an earlier Mantra of the Rig-Veda addressed to Lord Ganesh the son of Lord Shiva
• TRYAMBAKKAM refers to the Three eyes of Lord Shiva. 'Trya' means.Three' and
'Ambakam' means eyes. These three eyes or sources of enlightenment are the Trimurti or three
primary deities, namely Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva and the three 'AMBA' (also
meaning Mother or Shakti' are Goddess Saraswati,Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Sati Gouri (
Parvati ). Thus in this word, we are referring to God as Omniscient (Brahma), Omnipresent
(Vishnu) and Omnipotent (Shiva). . YAJAMAHE means, "We sing Thy praise".
• SUGANDHIM refers to His fragrance (of knowledge, presence and strength i.e. three
aspects) as being the best and always spreading around. Fragrance refers to the joy that we get
on knowing, seeing or feeling His virtuous deeds.
• PUSTIVARDHANAM: Pooshan refers to Him as the sustainer of this world and in this
manner, He is the Father of all. Pooshan is also the inner impeller of all knowledge and is thus"
 Savitur " or the " Sun God "and also symbolizes Lord Brahma the Omniscient Creator. Of the
Universe In this manner He is also the Father (Genitor) of all.
• URVAAROKAMEVA - 'URVA' means "VISHAL" or big and powerful or deadly.
'AAROOKAM' means 'Disease'. Thus URVAROOKA means deadly and overpowering diseases.
(The CUCUMBER interpretation given in various places is also correct for the word
URVAROOKAM). The diseases are also of three kinds caused by the influence (in the negative)
of the three Guna's and are ignorance (Avidya etc), falsehood (Asat ) as even though Lord
Vishnu is everywhere, we fail to perceive Him and are guided by our insight and other senses and
weaknesses (Shadripu ). a constraint of this physical body and Shiva is all powerful).
• BANDANAAN means to be bound down. Thus read with URVAROOKAMEVA, it means 'I
am bound down by deadly and overpowering diseases'.
• MRITYORMOOKSHEYA means to deliver us from death (both premature death in this
Physical world and from the never-ending cycle of deaths due to re-birth) for the sake of Mokshya
(Nirvana or final emancipation from re-birth).
• MAAMRITAAT means 'please give me some Amritam (life rejuvinating nectar). Read with
the previous word, it means that we are praying for some 'Amrit' to get out of the death inflicting
diseases as well as the cycle of re-birth. AS Shiva ratri is coming on February 12th 2010 ,all
people should know about this mantra s with a view to achieve all benefits stated in this article.

Shiva Shlokas
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram - the embodiment of truth, goodness and beauty, that is Lord
Shiva. Shiva is one of the trinity gods, the other two are lords Vishnu and Brahma. More
about Lord Shiva..
1. Om Sarva Mangal Manglaye Shivay Sarvaarth Sadhike
Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Narayaani Namostu Te
Meaning: Oh thy divine couple Shiva and Parvati ! Oh,thee,the protectors
of the universe! Along with Lords Brahma and Vishnu, ee pray to You for
our well-being, prosperity and the enlightenment of our souls.
2. Nagendra Haaraaya Trilochanaaya
Bhasmanga Raagaya Maheshwaraya
Nithyaaya Suddhaaya Dhigambaraaya
Thasmai Na Kaaraaya Namashivaya Nama Shivaaya
Meaning: I offer my humble salutations to Lord Maheswara, who has a
garland of serpants around his neck,who is three-eyed, whose body is
covered with ash, who is eternal, who is pure, who has the entire sky as
his dress and who is the embodiment of the first letter - Na.
3. Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli
Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee
Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree
Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning: Lord Shiva is seated on Mount Kailash, his forehead is decked
with the moon and the king of serpents - these are his crown. The lord is
full of compassion and the remover of illusion. Shiva is the only protector, I
surrender myself to such a great lord, Shiva.
4. Vande Deva Umaa Pathim Suragurum
Vande Jagat Kaaranam
Vande Pannaga Bhooshanam Mruga Dharam
Vande Pashoonam Pathim
Vande Soorya Shashanka Vahni Nayanam
Vande Mukunda Priyam
Vande Bhakta Jana Ashrayam Cha Varadam
Vande Shiva Shankaram
Meaning: I bow down to the Lord of Parvathi, the divine guru, the cause of
the universe. I salute to the Lord who is adorned with snake and wears the
tiger skin, the Lord of all the creatures. I bow down to the Lord whose
three eyes are the sun, the moon and the fire and whom Lord Vishu is
very close. I salute to the Lord who is the refuge of all the devotees and
the giver of boons.
5. Nandhikesha Mahaabhaaga Shivadhyaana
ParaayaNa Gowrinandana Sevaartham
AnujGYaa Daatum Marhasii
Meaning: O! Lord Nandikesha, higly distinguished, son of Gowri and
wholly devoted in the meditation of lord Shiva, please grant us the
deserving permission to worship Lord Shiva. It has to be noted that this is
sloka addressing Nandi.
6. Neelakantam Virupaksham Nirmalam
Nilayapradtham Namami Sirasa Devam
Kimno Mrithyu Karishyathee
Meaning: What can mere death do to me, when I salute to Lord Shiva,
who throat is blue, three-eyed and who is pure and grants me stability.
7. Vamadevam Mahaadevam Lokanatham
Jagathgurum Namami Sirasadevamkimno
Mrityu Karishyathe
Meaning: What can mere death do to me, when I bow down to Lord Shiva,
the three-eyed one and the preceptor and lord of the universe.
8. Gowree Vilaasa Bhavanaaya
Maheswaraaya Panchaananaya
Saranaagatha Rakshakaaya Sarvaaya
Sarva Jagathaam Adhipaaya Thasmai
Dharidhrya Dhuka Dhahanaaya Namasivaaya
Meaning: I salute to thee, Lord Shiva, the remover of sorrow and poverty,
who is the consort of goddess Gowri, who has five faces, who protects his
devotees, and who is the Lord of the universe.
 9. Ganga Pravaahenthu Jadatharaaya
Thrilochanaya Smrakaala Hanthrey
Samastha Devairabhi Poojithaaya Shree
Vaidhyanathaaya Namachivaya
Meaning: Salutations to Sri Vaidyanatha, who holds the flowing waters of
the river Ganga and the crescent moon in the locks of his hair. Salutations
to thee, Lord Shiva, the three-eyed one and one that is worshipped by all
the Devas and one that subdued Yama and Cupid.
10. Gauri Vallabha Kaamaarey
Kaala Koota Vishaasana
Maam Uddhhare Padambhoje
Tripura Agnyata Kaantaka
Meaning: Please save me, oh Lord Shiva,. You are mother Parvati's
consort, you are the one that drank the poison from the ocean (kaala
koota), you are the destroyer of the three cities. Oh Lord, I have taken
refuge at your feet.

Saraswathi Shlokas
Goddess Saraswathi is the consort of Brahma and the goddess of knowledge. She represnts
intelligence, consciousness, cosmic knowledge, creativity, education, enlightenment, music, arts
and power. More about Goddess Durga..
1. Ya Devi Stuyate Nityam Vibhuhairvedaparagaih
Same Vasatu Jihvagre Brahmarupa Saraswati
Meaning: Saraswathi, the goddess of knowledge, she is praised by the
intelligent, the ones that have mastered the scriptures. She is the wife of
the Creator (Brahma), may she reside on my tongue.
2. Sri Saraswatii Namahstubhyam Varade Kaama Ruupini
Twaam Aham Praarthane Devii Vidyaadaanam Cha Dehi Me
Meaning: I bow to goddess Saraswathi, who fulfils the wishes of the
devotees. I request her to enlighten me with knowledge.
3. Sarasvathi Namastubhyam, Varade Kaamaroopini
Vidyaarambham Karishyaami, Siddhir Bhavatu Mey Sada
Meaning: Saraswathi is the provider of boons and the she is the one that
grants all our desires. As I begin my studies, I bow to the goddess to help
me in making it fruitful and make me successful in all my efforts.

Bhagavad Gita Shlokas

Bhagavad Geetha is the essence of Vedic knowledge and one of the most important scriptures in
Vedic literature and is regarded as one of the philosophical classics of the world. The Bhagavad
Gita comprises of 700 verses and is part of the Mahabharatha. The teacher of the Bhagavad Gita
is Lord Krisha and is referred to as Bhagawan in the passages.
The content of the Gita is the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna taking place on the
battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. Reacting to Arjuna's moral dilemna and other
confusion, Krishna explains to Arjuna his duties as a warrier and prince and explains the different
Yogic and Vedantic philosophies, with illustration and anology. Listed below are some of the
popular verses from this great guide:

1. Cancalam Hi Manah Krsna Pramathi Balavaddrdham

Tasyaham Nigraham Manye Vayoriva Suduskaram
Meaning: The individual Self is the traveller in the chariot of the material
body and the intelligence is the driver. Mind is the driving instrument and
the senses are the horses. Thus, the Self is the enjoyer or sufferer in the
relationship between the mind and the senses.
2. Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam
Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning: (Oh Arjuna), I am the strength of the strong that are devoid of
attachment and passion and the energy of procreation in all beings that is
not contrary to righteousness.
3. Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye
Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning: Know that all states of being - be the goodness, passion or
ignorance - are manifested by my Energy. I am, in one sense, everything,
but I am independent. I am not under the modes of material nature, for
they, on the contrary, are within me.
4. Tribhir gunamayair bhavair ebhih Sarvamidam Jagat
Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning: Deluded by the three modes [goodness, passion and
ignorance], the whole world does not know Me, who am above the modes
and inexhaustible.
5. Udarah Sarva Evaite, Jnani Tvatmaiva Me Matam
Asthitah Sa Hi Yuktatma Mamevanuttamam Gatim
Meaning: All these devotees are undoubtedly magnanimous souls, but he
who is situated in knowledge of Me I consider to be just like My own self.
Being engaged in My transcendental service, he is sure to attain Me, the
highest and most perfect goal.
6. Tesam Jnani Nityayukta Ekabhaktirvisisyate
Priyo Hi Jnanino'tyarthamaham Sa Ca Mama Priyah
Meaning: Of these, the one who is in full knowledge and who is always
engaged in pure devotional service is the best. For I am very dear to him,
and he is dear to Me.
 7. Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya
Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning: This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of
material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered
unto Me can easily cross beyond it.
8. Na Mam Duskrtino Mudhah Prapadyante Naradhamah
Mayayapahrtajnana Asuram Bhavamasritah
Meaning: Those miscreants who are grossly foolish, who are lowest
among mankind, whose knowledge is stolen by illusion, and who partake
of the atheistic nature of demons do not surrender unto Me.
9. Caturvidha Bhajante Mam Janah Sukrtino'rjuna
Arto Jijnasurartharthi Jnani Ca Bharatarsabha
Meaning: O best among the Bharatas, four kinds of pious men begin to
render devotional service unto Me�the distressed, the desirer of wealth,
the inquisitive, and he who is searching for knowledge of the Absolute.

Nitya Prarthana - Everyday Shlokas

Everyday prayers are an integral part of our Hindu culture and tradition. There are different
prayers for different times and occasions - woven into the regular routine of every individual. The
renditions of these prayers help in calming the mind and having a soothing effect, and is a way of
acknowledging significant actions in our daily lives.

On rising from the bed:

Early morning is a great time to pray, it is the time of the "Brahma Muhurth". It is good to say this
shlokam with folded hands as we alight from the bed.
Karaagre Vasate Lakshmi Karamadhye Sarasvati,
Karamuule Tu Govinda Prabhaate Karadarshanam,
Samudravasane Devi Parvatastanamandale,
Vishhnupatni Namastubhyam Paadasparsham Kshamasva Me

Meaning: Goddess Lakshmi resides in my finger tips, goddess Saraswathi in the middle and
Govinda at the root of my hand. I bow to you Mother Earth, who has mountains and jungles on
her body and whose clothing is made by the ocean. The wife of Lord Vishnu, please pardon me
for touching you with my feet.

While taking bath:

Bathing is an activity that sheds the physical impurities from our body. No matter where we are
and what waters we bathe in, if we recite this shlokam, we get the feeling of bathing in the holy
waters.
Ganga Cha Yamuna Chaiva Godavari Saraswati,
Narmada Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru

Meaning: In this water, I invoke the presence of divine waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna,
Godavari, Saraswathi, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri. Please confer your blessings on me.
While Eating Food:
This is the 24th verse from the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. Eating is important for the
sustence of life and it is also an act of pleasure. We should be grateful to God for providing this
for us.
Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havih Brahmaagnau Brahmana Hutam,
Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam Brahmakarmasamaadhina
Meaning: The act of offering is God, by God it is offered into the Fire of God, God is that which is
to be attained by Him, who sees God in all.

On lighting the lamp:

Subham Karoti Kalyanam
Arogyam Dhana Sampadah
Shatru Buddhi Vinashaya
Dipa Jyotir Namostute

Meaning: I fold my hands before this light that brings prosperity, auspiciousness, good health,
abundance of wealth and destruction of the enemy's intellect.

Here, Darkness symbolizes enemy's intellect and with the arrival of light, darkness disappears.
Similarly, light(God's grace) destroys darkness(enemy's intellect).
Deepajyothi Parabrahma
Deepajyothi Janardhana
Deepo Me Hara Tu Paapam
Deepaa Jyothir Namostute

Meaning: I fold my hands before the lord, the one who maintains this creation, in the form of this
light. I adore this light, which destroys all the pains resulting from my omissions and
commissions".

Bedtime Shloka:
Before going to sleep, one ends the day with this prayer. The devotee asks the Lord to forgive
him for any wrong acts that were committed.
Karacharana Krn Itam Vaakkaayajam Karmajam Vaa,
Shravananayanajam Vaa Maanasam Vaaparaadham,
Vihitamavihitam Vaa Sarvametatkshamasva,
Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe Shriimahaadeva Shambho

Meaning: Oh Lord, kindly forgive me for all the wrong acts and omissions I have committed,
intentionally or not, with my hands, feet, words, ears, eyes or mind. Glory to you, Mahadeva, who
is the ocean of kindness and compassion, and the cause of happiness.

Durga Shlokas
Durga, a figure of violence, she protects the good and destroys evil. Durga was born of the angry
flames that emanated from the mouths of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and the other gods. More
about Goddess Durga..
1. Ayi giri nandini, nandita medini, visva vinodini, nandinute ||
Giri vara vindhya shirodhini vasini vishnuvilaasini jisnunute ||
Bhagavati he shitikanthakutumbini bhoorikutumbini bhoorikrute ||
Jaya jaya he mahishaasuramardhini ramyakapardini shailasute ||||
 Meaning: Daughter of the mountain, you delight the earth, you make the
whole universe revel, you are praised by Nandikesvara, you dwell on the
summit of the king of mountains, the Vindhyas, you took the form of the
consort of Vishnu, you are praised by Indra, you are the consort of Shiva,
who has innumerable families, is the creator of the universe, slew the
demon Mahisha, has charming locks of hair, O daughter of the mountain,
hail unto you.
2. Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah
Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah
Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah
Meaning: Goddess Durga is omnipresent, she is the personification of the
universal mother. She is a mother that is present everywhere and who is
the embodiment of power and energy. She is the embodiment of peace. I
bow to you mother, I bow to Durga, to her strength
3. Matha Maragatha Shyama Mathangi Madha
Shalini Kuryath Kataksham Kalayani Kathamba
Vanavasini Jaya Mathanga Thanaye Jaya
Neeloth Balathuthey Jaya Sangeetha Rasikey
Jaya Leela Shugapriye
Meaning: Oh Mother Mathangi, you shine like the emerald gem!
Auspicious One, you reside in the Kadamba forest, please cast thy
compassionate looks on me. Hail to the daughter of Sage Mathanga! Hail
to you who radiates like the blue lotus! Hail to you who enjoys music! Hail
to you with a parrot as a pet!
4. Annapoorney Sadhapoorney Shankara Praana
Vallabhey Nyaana Vairagya Sidhyartham
Bikshandehicha Paarvati
Meaning: Oh goddess Annapurni! you are always a wholesome entity; you
are the most intimate consort of the lord of good deeds(Shiva). I seek your
grace to attain wisdom and determination to voluntarily abstain from
satiating wordly desires.
5. Kaalika kalahey gorey paathuthvaam
parameshwari mandapey thathra mathangi
thatha sowmya swayamwarey
Meaning: Let Kalika who is ever pleasing protect us. Let the mother of the
universe reside in this shrine and bless us as mother Mathangi.
6. Kamaari Kaamaam Kamalaasanastham
Kamyapradhaam Kankana
Choodahasthaam Kanchi Nivaasaam
 Kanaka Prabhaasaam Kaamakshi Deveem
Kalayaame Chiththay
Meaning: Let my mind contemplate on Sri Kamakshi Devi who resides in
the city of Kanchi, who is the object of Lord Shiva's lovem who is seated
on a lotus, who wears a golden bangle, who fulfils all desires and who
glitters like gold .

Ganesha Shlokas
The elephant-headed god Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvathi, is also called as Vinayaka,
Ekadanta, Gajanana, Lambodara, Vignaraja and Vakratunda. As the god of good luck, people
pray to him to remove any obstacles they might face, especially before new undertakings such as
moving, marriage or exams. More about Lord Ganesha..
1. Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum, Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet, Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye
Meaning: I meditate on the Lord that is clad in white (representing purity),
who is omnipresent, whose complexion is gray like that of ash (glowing in
spiritual splendor), who has four arms, who has a bright contenance
(showing inner calm and radiance) and who can destroy all obstacles (in
our spiritual and materialistic lives)
2. Vakratunda Mahakaaya, Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva, Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning: The Lord, you with the curved trunk and a strong body, with the
radiance of a million suns, I pray to thee, Oh Lord, to remove the
obstacles from all the actions I intend to perform.
3. Agajaanana Padmaarkam, Gajaananam Aharnisham
Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam, Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning: I worship all day on that elephant faced Lord Ganesha, who is
like sun to the lotus faced Mother Parvathi. Giver of many boons, the
single tusked Ganesha, I salute thee to give me a boon.
4. Ganaanaam Twam Ganapathi Gam Havaamahe
Kavim Kaveenaam Upamasra Vastamam
Jyeshta Raajam Brahmanaam Brahmanaspatha
Aanashrunvanna Oothibhi Seedha Saadanam
Meaning: The lord of spiritual faith, son of Lord Shiva, is the wisest among
the wise. Ganesha has no comparison. He is the senior lord of the Vedic
mantras, who listens to the devotees' prayers. I invite lord Ganesha to visit
my home with prosperous things and be seated here.
5. Ekadantam Mahaakaayan, Taptakaajnchanasannibhamh
Lambodaram Vishaalaaxam, Vandeaham Gananaayakamh
 Meaning: Obeisance to Lord Ganesha, the one tusked, huge bodied, big
bellied, and large eyed god, whose complexion is like that of molten gold, I
surrender myself to such a great lord.
6. Srikantho Mathulo Yasya, Jananee Sarva Mangalaa
Janakaha Sankaro Devaha, Tam Vande' Kunjaraananam
Meaning: The lord, for whom Lord Vishnu is the uncle, whose mother is
the divine auspicious one, Parvati, and whose father is Lord Shiva, I offer
salutations to you, Lord Ganesha.
7. Prasanna Vinaayakam Devam, Perivana Pura Samsthitham
Sarva Vigna Haram Nithyam, Vandhe Sri Kunjaraananam
Meaning: Lord Ganesha, who lives in his temple of Pearland, one who
removes all obstacles of all his devotees at at all times; one who has the
face of the elephant, I pray to you, divine Ganesha.
8. Gajaananam BhuutagaNaadisevitam
kapittha Jambuuphala Chaaru bhakshiitam |
Umaasutam ShokavinaashakaaraNam
Namaami vighneshvarapaadapaNkajam ||
Meaning: I bow down to lord Ganesha, who has an elephant's head, who
is attended to by his followers, who eats his favorite wood-apple and rose-
apple fruits, who is the son of goddess Parvati, who is the cause of
destruction of all sorrows, I salute to his lotus like feet.

Hanuman Shlokas
Lord Hanuman also called as Vajranga/Bajrang Bali , Pavan Putra, Anjaneya, Maruthi, Anjaneya,
Vaayunandhan and Kesarinandha is an embodiment of utmost devotion,sacrifice, immense
strength, celibacy and humility. More about Goddess Durga..
1. Mano javam , maruda thulya vegam,
Jithendriyam buddhi matham varishtam, Vatha
atmajam vanara yudha mukhyam, Sree rama
dootham sirasa namami
Meaning: I bow down my head to the emissary of lord Rama, who has
conquered his mind, who is as fast as the wind, the one who has
mastered his organs, one who is the greatest among the knowledgeable,
who is the son of the god of wind and who is the chief in the army of
monkeys.
2. Anjana Nandanam Veeram Janaki Soka
Naasanam, Kapeesa Maksha Hantharam ,
Vandhe Lanka Bhayankaram
Meaning: Salutations to the terror of Lanka, who is the heroic son of
Anjana, who brought to an end all the sorrows of Sita, who is the king of
the monkeys and who killed Aksha, the son of Ravana.
 3. Anjaneya Madhi Paatalaananam ; Kanjanaadri
Kamaneeya Vigraham; Paarijatha Tharu Moola
Vaasinam; Bhaavayami Bhava mana Nandanam
Meaning: I bow before the dear son of the god of the wind, who is the son
of Anjana, who is great amongst the destroyers of the ogres, who
resembles a golden mountain, who is handsome looking and who lives
near the roots of the Parijatha tree.
4. Divya Mangala Dehaaya Peethambara
Dharayacha Thaptha Kanchana Varnaaya
Mangalam Shri Hanumathey
Meaning: Oh Lord Hanuman, with the divine form, who wears a yellow silk
garment and who looks like molten gold, let thy be auspiciousness.

Krishna Shlokas
Lord Krishna is one of the most popular Hindu deities and worshipped in different ways. While
many Vaishnava groups recognize him as an avatar of Vishnu, other traditions consider him as
Swayam Bhagawan, or the Supreme being. Krishna's story is depicted in many scriptures like the
Mahabharatha, Harivamsha, Bhagavatha Purana and the Vishnu Purana. More about Lord
Krishna..
1. Vasudeva Sutam Devam, Kansa Chaanuuramardanam
Devakii Paramaanandam Krishhnam Vande Jagad Gurum
Meaning: Krishna is the son of Vasudeva, the delight of Devaki, the slayer
of Kansa and Chanura, I bow to thee always, Lord Krishna, the chief of
this world.
2. Aakaashaath Patitam Toyam, Yathaa Gachchhati Saagaramh
Sarvadeva Namaskaaraanh, Keshavam Pratigachchhati
Meaning: Just like every rain drop that falls from the sky flows into the
ocean, similarly, every prayer offered to any deity flows to Lord Krishna. I
bow to thee, Lord Krishna.
3. Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam
Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim
Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham
Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning: Oh! Imperishable Lord, let me constantly recite your holy names
such as Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava,
Krishna, Rama Chandra, Janaki's hero.
4. Adharam madhuram Vadanam madhuram
Nayanam madhuram Hasitam madhuram
Hridayam madhuram Gamanam madhuram
mathura dhipate rakhilam madhuram
 Meaning: Your lips are sweet, your face is sweet, your eyes are sweet,
your smile is sweet, your heart is sweet, your gait is sweet, O Lord of
Mathura, everything about is delectable.
5. Srivatsangam Mahoraskam Vanamala
Virajitham Sankuchakra Dharam Devam
Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning: I salute to thee, Lord Krishna, the universal preceptor, who has
a broad chest with a srivatsa mark, the one who wears the Vanamala
garland and one who holds a conch and a discus.

Lakshmi Slokas
Goddess Lakshmi, in her many different manifestations, is the embodiment of wealth, prosperity,
light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage. In two of her four arms, she carries the
lotus blossom, a symbol of the soul and a coin, a symbol of wealth. More about Goddess
Lakshmi..
1. Namasthesthu mahamaye sri petesura poojithey
Sanguchakra gatha hasthey mahalakshmi
namosthuthey Namasthey garudaroodey
kolasurea bayankari Sarva papa hare devi
Mahalakshmi namosthutehy
Meaning: My salutations to you, great Lakshmi, you are all powerful,
seated on wealth, and worshipped by the devas, has a conch, mace and
disc in your hands.
2. Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvaartha
Sadhikey Sharanye Trayambakey Gowri
Narayani Namostutey
Meaning: I salute to thee, the three-eyed divine mother Narayani, who
brings auspiciousness and who fulfils all the desires of the devotee.
3. Namastulasi kalyaaNi namo vishhnupriye
shubhe Namo moksha pradey devii namaH
sampatpradaayinee
Meaning: I bow to the auspicious Tulasi, who is dear to Lord Vishnu, who
brings good luck to the devotees, guides one to achieve salvation,
showers all the wealth on the devotees.
4. Samudra Vasaney Devi Parvathasthana
Madale ; Vishnupatnii Namasthubhyam
Paadha Sparsham Kshamashamey
Meaning: Oh Mother Earth, you wear the oceans, forests and mountains;
wife of Vishnu, I bow down to you. Please forgive me for placing my feet
on you.
 5. Adhilakshmi Namasthesthu Parabrahma
Swaroopine Yeshodhehi Dhanamdehi
Sarvakamamcha Dehimey Mangaley
Mangaladhare Mangalya
Manggalapradhey Mangalartham
Mangalesi Mangalyam Dehime Sadaaaa
Meaning: Salutations to goddess Adi Lakshmi, who is esentially the
supreme Brahman, Please grant us wealth, prosperity and fulfil our
wishes. Oh auspicious goddess, you are the essence of auspiciousness,
you grant auspiciousness, you are auspiciousness personified. Grant us
eternal happiness and prosperity.

Parvathi Shlokas
The most important of the gentle, modest and benign forms of Shiva's wife is Parvathi. She is the
ideal partner for the god, because her active, caring character complements Shiva's more
detached nature. She was born of the sacred Himalaya mountains and is the mother of Lord
Ganesha and Lord Karthikeya.More aboutGoddess Parvati..
1. Sarva Mangala Maangalye, Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike
Sharanye Tryambake Gaurii, Naaraayanii Namostute
Meaning: Goddess Parvati is the most auspicious of all that is auspicious.
She is the consort of Lord Shiva, she has given refuge to me, I bow down
to you goddess Parvati.
2. Maata Cha Paarvati Devi, Pitaa Devo Maheshvara
Baandhavah Shiva Bhaktaacha, Svadesho Bhuvanatrayam
Meaning: Goddess Parvati is the mother and Shiva is the divine father.
The devotees are the children, the world is the creation of these divine
beings and we live on the land of such celestial beings.

Rama Shlokas
Lord Rama is one of the most popular incarnations of Lord Vishnu. He assumed a huma form
and lived as an ideal son, husband, king - a man of many virtues and hailed as the 'Maryada
Puroshattam', the perfect man. More about Lord Rama..
1. Raamaaya Ramabadraaya
Ramachandraaya Vaydasey
Raghunaadaaya Naadaaya Seethaaya
Pathaye Namo Namah
Meaning: My salutations to Lord Rama, the protector of all, one who
knows all, the descendant of the Raghu dynasty, Sita' husband and
the Lord of the entire universe.
2. Yanmaya Vashvarti Vishwamkhilambrahamadidevasura,
Yat Sat Vadmrishave Bhati Sakalam Rajoo Yadhaahaibharama,
Yatpadah Palvmaive Bhati Hi Bhavambhodhaisitatti Shravtam,
Vandeaham Tamsheshkaranparam Ramakhayamesham Harim
 Meaning: Lord Vishnu is also hailed as Rama and he is beyond all causes.
This whole world is a part of his illusion. Lord Ram is the only one, with
whose essence, everything shines as seemingly real even though in
reality it is false - where a snake is misapprehended as the rope and
whose feet are the boat to those who aspire to cross the ocean of
Samsara, the relative existence. I surrender myself to thee, such a great
Lord.
3. Moolam Dharmtarovivekjaldhae Poornedumannandam,
Vaiaragayambuj Bhaskaram Tawaghharam Dhavanta Paham
Tapham,
Mohambhodharpunjhpatanvidhoo Khe Sambhavam Shankaram,
Vande Braham Kul Kalankshamanam Shree Rambhoopam Priyam
Meaning: Lord Rama, the beloved King is the root of that tree that is all
Dharma. He is the full moon, giving delight to the ocean of Viveka or
discrimination and the sun for the lotus of Vairagya or detachment. He is
the destroyer of sin, the dispeller of the darkness of ignorance and the
destroyer of pain or trauma. In the act of destroying the clouds of delusion,
he acts like the wind. I bow to the Lord, who is propitious and who brought
death to the disgrace to the Brahmin family of Ravana.
4. Prasantam Ya Na Gatabhishaket Satatha Na Mamloo Banvasdukhta,
Mukhambujshree Raghunandan Sai Mai Sada Aastu Sa
Mujulmangalprada
Meaning: Lord Rama has a face that is as beautiful as a lotus. His beauty
does not get accentuated at the coronation or diminish at the hardships
of the exile to the forest. May Lord bless me with all auspicious.
5. Neelambhuj Shyamalkomlang Sita Samaropitvambhagam,
Pano Mahasaikacharoochapam Namame Ramam
Raghuvanshnatham
Meaning: Lord Rama is the leader amongst all the Raghus. His handsome
body is of dark blue color, resembling the blue lotus. He has Sita seated
on his left. He is the one, who wields a beautiful bow and arrow in his
hands. I bow to such a great Lord

Vishnu Shlokas
Lord Vishnu is one of the chief gods in the trinity - the others are Brahma and Shiva. He is hailed
as the Supreme Being by his followers, the Vaishnavites. He is the Protector, he represents the
binding force that holds together the universe and makes light and life possible. . He embodies
divine love and controls human fate. More about Lord Vishnu..
1. Kaayena Vaachaa Manasendriyairvaa
Buddhyaatmanaa Vaa Prakriteh Svabhaavaatah
Karomi Yadhyadh Sakalam Parasmai
Naaraayanaayeti Samarpayaami
 Meaning: I offer everything to Lord Vishnu; everything I do with my body,
words, mind, limbs, intellect or inner self - intentionally or not. I bow to
thee, great Lord Vishnu.
2. Shaantaakaaram Bhujanga Shayanam Padmanaabham Suresham
Vishvaadhaaram Gagana Sadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhaangam
Lakshmiikaantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhidhyaarnagamyam
Vande Vishhnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanaatham
Meaning: Lord Vishnu, who rests on the snake god, is the embodiment of
peace. Narayan, from whose navel springs the Lotus and whose
complexion is swarthy, like that of the clouds. The lord, who is the beloved
of goddess Lakshmi and whose body shines with divine splendor and
whose eyes are like that of the lotus. I bow to thee Lord Vishnu, you are
meditated by the yogis and you are the remover of fear in this world.
3. Ananda Roopey Nijabodha Roopey
Brahmaswaroopey Shruthimoorthi
Roopey Shashaanka Roopey Ramaneeya
Roopey Shriranga Roopey Ramataam, Manomey
Meaning:Let the form of Vishnu, that is the embodiment of happiness, true
consciousness, the eternal truth in the form of the Vedas, splendid as the
cool moon, let him happily reside in my mind.
4. Sachidanahta Roopaya Paramananda
Roopine Namo Venkata Naathaya
Varahapuri Vaasiney
Meaning: I salute to thee, Lord Venkateshwara of Varahapura, who is the
personification of Existence, Knowledge and Bliss.
5. Amoga Mudhre Paripoorna Nidhre
Sreeyoga Nidhre Sasamudhra Nidhre
Srithaika Pathre Jagadhaika Nidhre Sree
Rangaraaje Ramathaam Manome
Meaning: Let my mind revel in Lord Vishnu, whose signs never abate, who
is in perfect sleep, who is in yogic sleep, who sleeps on the ocean, who is
the consort of goddess Lakshmi and in whom the entire universe rests.
6. Gnyaana Nanda Mayam Devam Nirmala
Spatikakrithim Aadhaaram Sarva
Vidhyaa Naam Hayagrivam Upaasmahey
Meaning: We meditate upon Lord Hayagriva, who is the embodiment of
knowledge and happiness, whose form is like that of a flawless crystal and
who is the basis of all branches of learning.
7. Om Namo Bagavathey Vasudevaya
Dhanvantraye Amritha Kalasa Hasthaaya
Sarvaamaya Naasanaaya Triloka Naathaaya
Shri Mahavishnave Namaha
Meaning: We pray to the god, who is also known as Vasudeva
Dhanavantari. He holds the vessel that is full with the nectar of
immortality. Lord Dhanavantri removes all fears and removes all diseases.
He is the well wisher and preserver of the three worlds. Dhanavantari is
like Lord Vishnu, he is empowered to heal all the souls. We bow to thee,
Lord of Ayurveda.