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Names of Lord Rama
Posted October 1, 2011
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Hindu religion. Shri Ram is recognized as the seventh incarnation (Avatar) of
Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Universe. Lord Ram is known for his virtues.
Ram is the great lord of Hanuman, the ultimate disciple. Sri Ram is also known
as Maryada Purushottam Ram because he is the epitome of righteousness. Lord Rama
is considered as the perfect man, due to the fact that he makes a perfect son, a
perfect husband, a perfect king and a perfect brother. Lord Rama is known by
many different names. This list contains 108 names of Lord Rama with their
meanings:Lord Rama is the one of the commonly worshipped gods of the Hindu
religion. Shri Ram is recognized as the seventh incarnation (Avatar) of Lord
Vishnu, the preserver of the Universe. Lord Ram is known for his virtues. Ram is
the great lord of Hanuman, the ultimate disciple. Sri Ram is also known as
Maryada Purushottam Ram because he is the epitome of righteousness. Lord Rama is
considered as the perfect man, due to the fact that he makes a perfect son, a
perfect husband, a perfect king and a perfect brother. Lord Rama is known by
many different names. This list contains 108 names of Lord Rama with their
meanings:
Name | Meaning |
Om Shri Ramaya Namaha | The Giver of happiness |
Om Ramabhadraya Namaha | The Auspicious One |
Om Ramachandraya Namaha | Moon like Gentle |
Om Shashvataya Namaha | The ever-lasting one |
Om Rajivalochanaya Namaha | The Lotus-eyed |
Om Shrimate Namaha | The Abode of Lakshmi |
Om Rajendraya Namaha | The King of the Kings |
Om Raghupungavaya Namaha | The Scion of the Raghu dynasty |
Om Janaki Vallabhaya Namaha | The Consort of Janaki |
Om Jaitraya Namaha | The Triumphant |
Om Jitamitraya Namaha | The Conqueror of His Foes |
Om Janardhanaya Namaha | The Refuge of the people |
Om Vishvamitra Priyaya Namaha | The Beloved of Sage Vishvamitra |
Om Dantaya Namaha | The Unperturbed |
Om Sharanatrana Tatparaya Namaha | The One who is Determined To Protect His Devotees |
Om Bali Pramathanaya Namaha | The Slayer of Bali |
Om Vagmine Namaha | The Spokesman |
Om Satyavache Namaha | The Speaker Of Truth |
Om Satyavikramaya Namaha | The One who is Truthfully Powerful |
Om Satyavrataya Namaha | The One of truthful vows |
Om Vratadharaya Namaha | The One who is Practising Penance |
Om Sada Hanumadashritaya Namaha | The One who is always served by Hanuman |
Om Kausaleyaya Namaha | The Son of Kausalya |
Om Kharadhvamsine Namaha | The Slayer of the demon Khara |
Om Viradha Vanapanditaya Namah | The Slayer of the demon Viradha |
Om Vibhishana Paritratre Namaha | The Protector of Vibhishana |
Om Kodanda Khandanaya Namaha | The One who broke the mighty bow |
Om Saptatala Prabhedre Namaha | The One who Broke the Seven Tale Trees |
Om Dashagriva Shiroharaya Namaha | The Slayer Of Ten-Headed Ravana |
Om Jamadagnya Mahadarpaya Namaha | The destroyer of Jamadagni’s Son’s Arrogance |
Om Tatakantakaya Namaha | The Slayer of Tataka |
Om Vedanta Saraya Namaha | The Essence of Vedanta |
Om Vedatmane Namaha | The Spirit of the Vedas |
Om Bhavarogasya Bheshajaya Namaha | The Reliever Of Earthly Ailments |
Om Dushanatri Shirohantre Namaha | The Slayer Of Dooshanatrishira |
Om Trigunatmakaya Namaha | The Source of the three gunas |
Om Trivikramaya Namaha | The Conqueor Of The Three Worlds |
Om Trilokatmane Namaha | The Lord Of The Three Worlds |
Om Punyacharitra Kirtanaya Namah | The One whose story is a source of merit to those who sing it |
Om Triloka Rakshakaya Namaha | The Protector of the three worlds |
Om Dhanvine Namaha | The wielder of the bow |
Om Dandakaranya Kartanaya Namaha | The Dweller in the Dandaka forest |
Om Ahalya Shapashamanaya Namaha | The Reliever of Ahalya’s curse |
Om Pitru Bhaktaya Namaha | The Worshipper of father Dasaratha |
Om Vara Pradaya Namaha | The giver of boons |
Om Jitendriyaya Namaha | The Conqueror of the senses |
Om Jitakrodhaya Namaha | The Conqueror of anger |
Om Jitamitraya Namaha | The One who wins over friends |
Om Jagad Gurave Namaha | The Guru of the world |
Om Riksha Vanara Sanghatine Namaha | The Saviour Of Boars And Monkeys |
Om Chitrakuta Samashrayaya Namaha | The Lord who took refuge at Chitrakuta Hill |
Om Jayanta Trana Varadaya Namaha | The Lord who blessed Jayanta |
Om Sumitra Putra Sevitaya Namaha | The Lord who is served by Sumitra’s son (Lakshmana) |
Om Sarva Devadhi Devaya Namaha | The Lord of all the gods |
Om Mritavanara Jivanaya Namaha | The reviver of dead monkeys |
Om Mayamaricha Hantre Namaha | The Destroyer of the demon Maricha |
Om Mahadevaya Namaha | The Great Lord |
Om Mahabhujaya Namaha | The Lord of mighty arms |
Om Sarvadeva Stutaya Namaha | The Lord who is praised by all the gods |
Om Saumyaya Namaha | The Calm One |
Om Brahmanyaya Namaha | The Absolute Reality |
Om Muni Samstutaya Namaha | The Lord who is praised by sages |
Om Mahayogine Namaha | The Great Yogi |
Om Mahadaraya Namaha | The Noble One |
Om Sugrivepsita Rajyadaye Namaha | The Lord who returned the kingdom to Sugriva |
Om Sarva Punyadhi Kaphalaya Namaha | The Giver of fruits of pious work, good karmas |
Om Smrita Sarvagha Nashanaya Namaha | The Remover of all afflictions |
Om Adipurushaya Namaha | The Primal Being |
Om Paramapurushaya Namaha | The Supreme Being |
Om Mahapurushaya Namaha | The Great Being |
Om Punyodayaya Namaha | The Source of all blessings |
Om Dayasaraya Namaha | The Embodiment of compassion |
Om Purana Purushottamaya Namaha | The Most Ancient Person |
Om Smita Vaktraya Namaha | The One who smiling speaks |
Om Mita Bhashine Namaha | The One of moderate speech |
Om Purva Bhashine Namaha | The One who rarely speaks |
Om Raghavaya Namaha | The scion of the Raghu dynasty |
Om Ananta Gunagambhiraya Namaha | The Lord of infinite majestic qualities |
Om Dhirodatta Gunottamaya Namaha | The Lord of Valorous qualities |
Om Maya Manusha Charitraya Namaha | The Lord who incarnated as a man through His maya |
Om Mahadevadi Pujitaya Namaha | The Lord who is worshiped by Lord Shiva |
Om Setukrite Namaha | The builder of the bridge |
Om Sarva Tirthamayaya Namaha | The Lord who is the sum of all holy places |
Om Haraye Namaha | The Destroyer |
Om Shyamangaya Namaha | The Dark-complexioned One |
Om Sundaraya Namaha | The Beautiful One |
Om Shooraya Namaha | The Valiant |
Om Pitavasase Namaha | The Lord clad in yellow raiment |
Om Dhanurdharaya Namaha | The Bearer of the bow |
Om Sarva Yajnadhipaya Namaha | The Lord of sacrifice |
Om Yajvine Namaha | The Sacrificer |
Om Jaramarana Varjitaya Namaha | The Conqueror of birth and death |
Om Vibhishana Pratishthatre Namaha | The Lord who crowned Vibhishana on the throne |
Om Sarvabharana Varjitaya Namaha | The Lord who relinquished all adornment |
Om Paramatmane Namaha | The Supreme Self |
Om Parabrahmane Namaha | The Supreme Godhead |
Om Sachidananda Vigrahaya Namaha | The Form of Eternal Bliss |
Om Parasmai Jyotishe Namaha | The Supreme Light |
Om Parasmai Dhamne Namaha | The Supreme Abode |
Om Parakashaya Namaha | The Supreme Space |
Om Paratparaya Namaha | The Supreme beyond the highest |
Om Pareshaya Namaha | The Supreme Lord |
Om Parakaya Namaha | The Uplifter Of The Poor |
Om Paraya Namaha | The Supreme Being |
Om Sarva Devatmakaya Namaha | The Lord who is the Source of all gods |
Om Parasmai Namaha | The Supreme Lord |
Names of Goddess Durga
Posted August 31, 2011
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Almighty. The word Durga, in Sanskrit means “the invincible”. Durga Devi
represents power, strength, morality and protection. Maa Durga is the destroyer
of sin and protector of morality. Goddess Durga is also known as Shakti (Power).
Durga came into being, when Maha lakshmi, Maha Saraswati and Maha Kali
assimilated their powers. So, Durga is the ultimate power. Durga is the mother,
as well as the slayer of evils at the same time. Goddess Durga is known by 108
different names. It is believed that Maa Durga gets happy if, these names are
spoken with a dedicated heart. So, recite these names of Durga and make her
happy.
Names | Meanings |
Sati | One who got burned alive |
Saadhvi | The Sanguine |
Bhavaprita | One who is loved by the universe |
Bhavaani | The abode of the universe |
Bhavamochani | The absolver of the universe |
Aarya | Goddess |
Durga | The Invincible |
Jaya | The Victorious |
Aadya | The Initial reality |
Trinetra | One who has three-eyes |
Shooldharini | One who holds a monodent |
Pinaakadharini | One who holds the trident of Shiva |
Chitra | The Picturesque |
Chandaghanta | One who has mighty bells |
Mahatapa | With severe penance |
Manah | Mind |
Buddhi | Intelligence |
Ahankaara | One with Pride |
Chittarupa | One who is in thought-state |
Chita | Death-bed |
Chiti | The thinking mind |
Sarvamantramayi | One who possess all the instruments of thought |
Satta | One who is above all |
Satyanandasvarupini | Form of Eternal bliss |
Ananta | One who is Infinite or beyond measure |
Bhaavini | The Beautiful Woman |
Bhaavya | Represents Future |
Bhavya | With Magnificence |
Abhavya | Improper or fear-causing |
Sadagati | Always in motion, bestowing Moksha (salvation) |
Shaambhavi | Consort of Shambhu |
Devamata | Mother Goddess |
Chinta | Tension |
Ratnapriya | Adorned or loved by jewels |
Sarvavidya | Knowledgeable |
Dakshakanya | Daughter of Daksha |
Dakshayajñavinaashini | Interrupter of the sacrifice of Daksha |
Aparna | One who doesnt eat even leaves while fasting |
Anekavarna | One who has many complexions |
Paatala | Red in color |
Paatalavati | Wearing red-color attire |
Pattaambaraparidhaana | Wearing a dress made of leather |
Kalamanjiiraranjini | Wearing a musical anklet |
Ameyaa | One who is beyond measure |
Vikrama | Violent |
Krrooraa | Brutal (on demons) |
Sundari | The Gorgeous |
Sursundari | Extremely Beautiful |
Vandurga | Goddess of forests |
Maatangi | Goddess of Matanga |
Matangamunipujita | Worshipped by Sage Matanga |
Braahmi | Power of God Brahma |
Maaheshvari | Power of Lord Mahesha (Shiva) |
Aeindri | Power of God Indra |
Kaumaari | The adolescent |
Vaishnavi | The invincible |
Chaamunda | Slayer of Chanda and Munda(demons) |
Vaarahi | One who rides on Varaah |
Lakshmi | Goddess of Wealth |
Purushaakriti | One who takes the form of a man |
Vimalauttkarshini | One who provides joy |
Gyaana | Full of Knowledge |
Kriya | One who is in action |
Nitya | The eternal one |
Buddhida | The bestower of wisdom |
Bahula | One who is in various forms |
Bahulaprema | One who is loved by all |
Sarvavahanavahana | One who rides all vehicles |
NishumbhaShumbhaHanani | Slayer of the demon-brothers Shumbha Nishumbha |
MahishasuraMardini | Slayer of the bull-demon Mahishaasura |
MadhuKaitabhaHantri | Slayer of the demon-duo Madhu and Kaitabha |
ChandaMundaVinashini | Destroyer of the ferocious asuras Chanda and Munda |
Sarvasuravinasha | Destroyer of all demons |
Sarvadaanavaghaatini | Possessing the power to kill all the demons |
Sarvashaastramayi | One who is deft in all theories |
Satya | The truth |
Sarvaastradhaarini | Possessor of all the missile weapons |
Anekashastrahasta | Possessor of many hand weapons |
AnekastraDhaarini | Possessor of many missile weapons |
Komaari | The beautiful adolescent |
Ekakanya | The girl child |
Kaishori | The adolescent |
Yuvati | The Woman |
Yati | Ascetic, one who renounces the world |
Apraudha | One who never gets old |
Praudha | One who is old |
Vriddhamaata | The old mother (loosely) |
Balaprada | The bestower of strength |
Mahodari | One who has huge belly which stores the universe |
Muktakesha | One who has open tresses |
Ghorarupa | Having a fierce outlook |
Mahaabala | Having immense strength |
Agnijwaala | One who is poignant like fire |
Raudramukhi | One who has a fierce face like destroyer Rudra |
Kaalaratri | Goddess who is black like night |
Tapasvini | one who is engaged in penance |
Narayani | The destructive aspect of Lord Narayana (Brahma) |
Bhadrakaali | Fierce form of Kali |
Vishnumaya | Spell of Lord Vishnu |
Jalodari | Abode of the ethereal universe |
Shivadooti | Ambassador of Lord Shiva |
Karaali | The Violent |
Ananta | The Infinite |
Parameshvari | The Ultimate Goddess |
Katyayani | One who is worshipped by sage Katyanan |
Savitri | Daughter of the Sun God Savitr |
Pratyaksha | One who is real |
Brahmavaadini | One who is present everywhere |
108 Names of Mahalakshmi
Posted August 28, 2011
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Hindu Mythology. Goddess Lakshmi is one of the most popular goddesses among the
Hindus. Maha Lakshmi is the divine consort of Lord Vishnu and assists him with
wealth for the maintenance of the universe. Lakshmi fulfills all the wishes of
her sincere devotees. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped to attain wealth, beauty and
good luck. A special worship of Goddess Lakshmi is sought on the night of Kartik
Amavasya. Lakshmi Devi is known by many names. Chanting of different names of
the goddess is considered as propitious. This list contains 108 names of Goddess
Lakshmi with their meanings:
Name | Meaning |
Prakruti | Natural World |
Vikruti | Many-Sided Nature |
Vidya | Knowledge |
Sarvabhootahitaprada | Provider of Universal Facts |
Shraddha | Devotion |
Vibhuti | Prosperity |
Surabhi | Celestial Creature |
Paramatmika | Omnipresent |
Vachi | Eloquent Speaker |
Padmalaya | Sitting on the Lotus |
Padma | Lotus |
Shuchi | Personification of Purity |
Swaha | Shape of Swahadevi (Auspicious) |
Swadha | Shape of Swadhadevi (Inauspicious) |
Sudha | Amrut (Nectar) |
Dhanya | Embodiment of Gratitude |
Hiranmayi | Golden Appearance of Hirana (Dear) |
Lakshmi | Goddess of Wealth and Fortune |
NityaPushta | Gaining Strength Day By Day |
Vibha | Radiant |
Aditi | Bright like the Sun |
Deetya | One who Answers the Prayers |
Deepta | Flame-Like |
Vasudha | The Earth |
Vasudharini | Bearing burden of the Earth |
Kamala | Lotus |
Kantha | The Divine Consort of Vishnu |
Kamakshi | One with Attractive Eyes |
Kamalasambhava | Originating from the Lotus |
Anugrahaprada | Granter of Good Wishes |
Buddhi | Intelligence |
Anagha | The Sinless |
Navadurga | All Nine Forms of Durga |
Harivallabhi | The Devine Consort of Lord Hari |
Ashoka | Dispeller of Sorrows |
Amrutha | One who is like Amrut (Nectar) |
Deepa | With Radiance |
Lakashokavinashini | Remover of Universal Agonies |
Dharmanilaya | Creator of Eternal Law |
Karuna | Kindhearted |
Lokamatri | Mother of the Universe |
Padmapriya | The Lover of Lotus |
Padmahasta | Having Lotus-Like Hands |
Padmakshya | Lotus-eyed |
Padmasundari | Beautiful Like the Lotus |
Padmodbhava | One Who Emerged Out of the Lotus |
Padmamukhi | Lotus-Faced |
Padmanabhapriya | Beloved of Padmanabha |
Ramaa | Pleaser of the Lord |
Padmamaladhara | The Wearer of Lotus Garland |
Devi | The Goddess |
Padmini | Lotus |
Padmagandhini | Having the Aroma of Lotus |
Punyagandha | Having Divine Scent |
Suprasanna | Ever Glowing and Smiling |
Prasadabhimukhi | Emerging to Grant Boons |
Prabha | One who is Radiant like the Sun |
Chandravadana | Having Moon like Face |
Chanda | One who is cool like the Moon |
Chandrasahodari | Sister of the Moon |
Chaturbhuja | One having four arms |
Chandrarupa | Moon-Faced |
Indira | Radiant like the Sun |
Indusheetala | One who is cool like the Moon |
Ahladajanani | Source of Joy |
Pushti | Healthy |
Shiva | The Auspicious One |
Shivakari | Source of all auspicious things |
Satya | The Truthful |
Vimala | Pure, Chaste |
Vishwajanani | Mother of the Universe |
Pushti Possesses | All Wealth |
Daridriyanashini | One who removes poverty |
Preeta Pushkarini | One with lovely eyes |
Shanta | Peaceful |
Shuklamalambara | Wearer of White Garland |
Bhaskari | Radiant like the Sun |
Bilvanilaya | One who lives under Bilva tree |
Vararoha | Ready to Offer Boons |
Yashaswini | The Famous |
Vasundhara | Daughter of the Earth |
Udaranga | Endowed with a Beautiful Body |
Harini | Beautiful like Deer |
Hemamalini | Having Golden Garlands |
Dhanadhanyaki | Bestower of Wealth and Food grains |
Siddhi | Ever Ready to Protect |
Straina | Soumya Showering Goodness on Women |
Shubhaprada | Granter of Auspicious Things |
Nrupaveshvagathananda | Loves to Live in Palaces |
Varalakshmi | Granter of Bounty |
Vasuprada | Bestower of Wealth |
Shubha | One who is auspicious |
Hiranyapraka | Amidst Gold |
Samudratanaya | Beloved Daughter of the Ocean of Milk |
Jaya | The Goddess of Victory |
Mangala | Most Auspicious |
Devi | The Goddess |
Vishnuvakshah | Residing in Vishnu’s Chest |
Vishnupatni | The Consort of Vishnu |
Prasannakshi | With graceful eyes |
Narayana | Samashrita One who sought Refuge in Narayana |
Daridriya | Dhwamsini Destroyer of Poverty |
Devi | The Goddess |
Sarvapadravanivarini | Dispeller of all Distresses |
Mahakali | A Form of Kali |
Brahma-Vishnu-Shivatmika | Trinity of Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva |
Trikala-dnyanasampanna | Aware of all, the Past, Present and Future |
Bhuvaneshwarya | The Supreme Deity |
32 Forms of Lord Ganesha
Posted January 14, 2009
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As with the 64 forms of Shiva, 32 forms of Ganapathi are recognized in the Agamic scriptures
1. Baala Ganapathi – Red colored image of a four armed Ganesha
2. Dharuna Ganapathi – Red colored image of an eight armed Ganesha
3. Bhakti Ganapathi – Grey colored image of four armed Ganesha
4. Veera Ganapathi – Red colored image of 16 armed Ganapathi
5. Shakti Ganapathi – Red colored image of 4 armed Ganapathi, seated with his consort to his left
6. Dwija Ganapathi – White colored image of four-faced Ganesha with 4 arms
7. Siddhi Ganapathi – Golden colored image of four armed Ganapathi
8. Ucchishta Ganapathi – Blue colored image of six armed Ganapathi with his consort
9. Vigna Ganapathi – Gold colored image of eight armed Ganapathi
10. Kshipra Ganapathi – Red colored image of four armed Ganesha bearing a ratna kumbham
11. Heramba Ganapathi – Black colored image of ten-armed Ganesha with five faces, seated on a lion
12. Lakshmi Ganapathi – White colored image of eight-armed Ganesha with two consorts
13. Makara Ganapathi – Red colored image of Ganesha with a third eye, 10 arms, bearing a ratna kumbham, with his consort
14. Vijaya Ganapathi – Red colored image of 4 armed Ganesha on the mooshika mount
15. Nritta Ganapathi – Gold colored image of Ganesha in a dance posture
16. Urdhva Ganapathi – Gold colored image of six armed Ganesha with his consort
17. Ekakshara Ganapathi – Red colored image of Ganesha with a third eye, seated on a lotus
18. Vara Ganapathi – Red colored image of 4 armed Vinayaka with a third eye
19. Dhryakshara Ganapathi – Gold colored image of four-armed Vinayakar, decorated with Chaamara ear rings
20. Kshipraprasaada Ganapathi – Red colored image of six armed Ganapathi
21. Haridra Ganapathi – Yellow colored image of four armed Ganapathi
22. Ekadhanta Ganapathi – Blue colored image of four armed Ganapathi
23. Srishti Ganapathi – Red colored image of four armed Ganapathi seated on his mooshika mount
24. Utthanda Ganapathi – Red colored image of 10 armed Ganesha with his consort to his left
25. Ranamochana Ganapathi: Crystal image of four armed Vinayakar
26. Dundi Ganapathi – Four-armed image of Ganesha bearing a tusk, a garland, an axe and a gem studded vessel
27. Dwimukha Ganapathi – Red colored image of Ganesha with two faces and four arms
28. Trimukha Ganapathi – Red colored image of Ganesha with three faces and six arms seated on a golden lotus
29. Simha Ganapathi – White colored image of Ganesha with eight arms (with an arm bearing a lions face)
30. Yoga Ganapathi – Red colored image of Ganesha in the posture of a yogi
31. Durga Ganapathi – Red colored image of Ganesha with eight arms
32. Sankatahara Ganapathi – Red colored image of four armed Ganesha clothed in blue, seated on a lotus peetham with his consort to his left
Consorts of Ganesha
Posted January 14, 2009
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The marital status of Ganesha varies widely in mythological stories and the issue has been the subject of considerable scholarly review.[1] Several patterns of associations with different consorts are identifiable. One pattern of myths identifies Ganesha as an unmarried brahmacarin with no consorts. Another pattern associates him with the concepts of Buddhi (intellect), Siddhi (spiritual power), and Riddhi (prosperity); these qualities are sometimes personified as goddesses who are considered to be Ganesha’s wives.[2] Another pattern connects Ganesha with the goddess of culture and the arts, Sarasvati, and the goddess of luck and prosperity, Lakshmi.[3] In the Bengal region he is linked with the banana tree, Kala Bo.[4] He also may be shown with a single consort or a nameless servant (Sanskrit: dasi).[5]
Some of the differences between these patterns can be understood by looking at regional variations across India, the time periods in which the patterns are found, and the traditions in which the beliefs are held. Some differences pertain to the preferred meditation form used by the devotee, with many different traditional forms ranging from Ganesha as a young boy (Sanskrit: बालगणपति; balaganapati) to Ganesha as a Tantric deity.[6][7]
UNMARRIED
According to one tradition, Ganesha was a brahmacarin, that is, unmarried.[8] This pattern is primarily popular in southern India.[9] This tradition was linked to Hindu concepts of the relationship between celibacy and the development of spiritual power.[10] Bhaskaraya alludes to the tradition in which Ganesha was considered to be a lifelong bachelor in his commentary on the Ganesha Purana version of the Ganesha Sahasranama, which includes the name Abhiru (verse 9a).[11] In his commentary on this verse Bhaskaraya says the name Abhiru means “without a woman,” but the term can also mean “not fearful.”[12]
BUDHI, RIDDHI AND SIDDHI
The Ganesha Purana and the Mudgala Purana contain descriptions of Ganesha flanked by Siddhi and Buddhi.[14] In these two Puranas they appear as an intrinsic part of Ganapati[15] and according to Thapan[16] do not require any special rituals associated with shakti worship. In Chapter I.18.24-39 of the Ganesha Purana, Brahma performs worship in honor of Ganesha, and during it Ganesha himself causes Buddhi and Siddhi to appear so that Brahma can offer them back to Ganesha. Ganesha accepts them as offerings.[17] In Ganesha Purana I.65.10-12 there is a variant of this incident, in which various gods are giving presents to Ganesha, but in this case Siddhi and Buddhi are born from Brahma’s mind and are given by Brahma to Ganesha.[18]
The Ganesha Temple at Morgaon is the central shrine for the regional aá¹£á¹avinayaka complex. The most sacred area within the Moragaon temple is the sanctum (garbhagrha), a small enclosure containing an image of Ganesha. To the right and left sides of the image stand Siddhi and Buddhi.[19] In northern India the two female figures are said to be Siddhi and Riddhi. There is no PurÄṇic evidence for the pair, but the pairing parallels those of Buddhi and Siddhi in Shiva Purana and Riddhi and Buddhi from Matsya Purana.[20]
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Names of the 12 Adityas
Posted November 9, 2008
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The Adityas are children of Aditi, the Mother of Gods. They are solar
deities who reside in heavenly regions and personify various natural
phenomena.
The Adityas represent light, of whom Surya (Sun) is the most
prominent.
Names of the 12 Adityas are :
Mitra, Varuna, Aryaman, Daksha, Bhaga, Amsa, Tvastr, Savitr, Pusan,
Sakra, Vivasvat and Visnu.
1008 Names of Maa Kali
Posted November 8, 2008
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1008 Names of Maa Kali
1] Smasanakalika : She who is the Remover of Darkness from the
Cremation Grounds or from Death 2] Kali: She who is the Remover of Darkness. 3] Bhadrakali : She who is the Excellent Remover of Darkness. 4] Kapalini : She who is the Bearer of the Skulls of Impurity 5] Guhyakali : She who is the Hidden or Secretive Remover of Darkness. 6] MahaKali : She who is the Great Remover of Darkness. 7] Kurukullavirodhini : She who confronts the Forces of Duality. 8] Kalika : She who is the cause of Removing darkness 9] Kalaratrisca : She who is the Dark Night of Egotism 10] Mahakalanitambini : She who is the Eternal Mother of Great Time. 11] Kalabhairavabharya ca : She who is the Wife of the Fearfulness of Infinite Time 12] Kulavartmaprakasini : She who illuminates the whole world family 13] Kamada : She who is the giver of All Desire 14] Kamini : She who is the giver of This Desire 15] Kamya : She who is desired 16] Kamaniyasvabhavini : She who is the Intrinsic Nature of that which is desired. 17] Kasturirasaliptangi : She whose Limbs are Anointed with the Juice of Musk 18] Kunjaresvaragamini : She who Moves like, the Lord of Elephants 19] Kakaravarnasarvangi : She who is All the Limbs of the Letter “ka”, the cause 20] Kamini : She who is This Desire 21] Kamasundari : She who si Beautiful Desire 22] Kamarta : She who is the Object of Desire 23] Kamarupa ca : She who is the Form of Desire 24] Kamadhenuh : She who is the cow which fulfills all desires 25] Kalavati : She who is the Respository of All Qualities or Arts 26] Kanta : She who is Beauty Enhanced by love 27] Kamasvarupa ca : She who is the Instrinsic form of desire 28] Kamakhya : She whose name is Desire 29] Kulapalini : She who protects Excellence 30] Kulina : She who is excellence 31] Kulavatyamba : She who is the Repository of Excellence 32] Durga : She who is the Reliever of Difficulties 33] Durgartinasini : She who is the destroyer of All various difficulties 34] Kumari : She who is ever pure 35] Kulaja : She who gives birth to excellence 36] Krsna : She who manifests all action 37] Krsnadeha : She who had a dark body 38] Krsodara : She who holds aloft all action 39] Krsamgi : She who embodies all actions 40] Kulisamgi ca : She who is the embodiment of Excellence 41] Krimkari : She who causes dissolution of the subtle body in to the causal body. 42] Kamala : She who is lotus ( laksmi ) 43] Kala : She who is art or all attributes 44] Karalasya : She who has a gaping mouth 45] Karali ca : She who dissolves all into her being 46] Kulakanta-parajita : She whose excellent beauty is undefeated 47] Ugra : She who is terrible 48] Ugraprabha : She whose light is Terrible 49] Dipta : She who is light 50] Vipracitta : She whose objects of consciousness are varied 51] Mahanana : She Who has a Great face 52] Nilaghana : She Who has the Complexion of a Dark Cloud 53] Valaka ca : She Who Exemplifies the Freedom of a Swan 54] Matra : She Who is Verse 55] Mudramitasita : She Whose positions of Her Limbs are Extremely Elegant. 56] Brahmi : She Who is Creative Energy 57] Narayani : She Who is the Exposer of Consciousness 58] Bhadra : She Who is Excellent 59] Subhadra : She Who is the Excellent of Excellence 60] Bhaktavatsala : She Who Nourishes All Devotees 61] Mahesvari ca : She Who is the Great Seer of All 62] Camunda : She Who Moves in the Paradigm of Consciousness 63] Varahi : She Who is the Boar of Sacrifice 64] Narasimhika : She Who is the Ferocious Half Human Half lion of Courage 65] Vajrangi : She Who has limbs of Lightening 66] Vajrakankali : She Whose head Shines like lightening 67] Nrmundasragvini : She Who is Adorned by a Garland. 68] Siva : She Who is the Energy of the Consciousness of Infinite Goodness. 69] Malini : She Who wears a Garland of Skulls 70] Naramundali : She Who holds the Head of a Man 71] Galatrudhirabhusana : From the Garland of Skulls around Her Neck Fall Drops of Blood 72] Ratkacandanasiktangi : She whose Limbs are covered by red 73] Sindurarunamastaka : She whose Forehead is Marked with the Vermillion of Love which Brings the Light of Wisdom 74] Ghorarupa : She Who is of Fearful Form 75] Ghoradamstra : She Whose Teeth are Fearful 76] Ghoraghoratara : She Who is Auspicious which Takes beyond Inauspiciousness 77] Subha : She Who is Pure 78] Mahadamstra : She Who has Great Teeth 79] Mahamaya : She Who is the Great Definition of Consciousness 80] Sundanti : She Who has Excellent Teeth. 81] Yugadantura : She Who is Beyond the Ages of Time 82] Sulocana : She Who has Beautiful eyes 83] Virupaksi : She Whose Eyes are of Indescribably form 84] Visalaksi : She Who has Great Eyes 85] Trilocana : She Who Has three Eyes 86] Saradenduprasannasya : She Who is pleased as the Autumn Moon 87] Sphuratsmerambujeksana : She whose Purity Shines in Her Lotus Eyes 88] Attahasaprasannasya : She Who has Great Laugh in Extreme pleasure 89] Smeravaktra : She Who Speaks Words of Remembrance 90] Subhasini : She Who has Excellent Expression 91] Prasannapadmavadana : She Whose Lotus Lips Smile 92] Smitasya : She Whose Face is Always Happy. 93] Piyabhasini : She Who is the Beloved Expression of Love 94] Kotaraksi : She Whose Eyes are Infinite 95] Kulasresta : She Who is the Excellent of Excellence or of Excellent Family. 96] Mahati : She Who has a Great Mind 97] Bahubhasini : She Who Has Various Expressions 98] Sumatih : She Who has an Excellent Mind 99] Kumatih : She Who has a Devious Mind 100] Canda : She Who has Passion 101] Candamundativegini : She Who destroys passion, Meanness and other negativities 102] Pracandacandika : She Who is Great Terrible Passion 103] Candi : She Who Tears Apart Thoughts 104] Candika : She Who is the Cause of Tearing Apart All thought 105] Candavegini : She who destroys all passion 106] Sukesi : She Who has beautiful hair 107] Muktakesi ca : She Who had unbound Hair 108] Dirghakesi : She Who has long hair 109] Mahatkuca : She Who has large breasts. 110] Pretadehakarnapura : She Who has the ears of the Cosmic Body 111] Pratapanisumekhala : She Who has the hands and Waist of the Cosmic Body 112] Pretasana : She Who sits with disembodied spirits. 113] Priyapreta : She Who is the Beloved of Disembodied Spirits. 114] Pretabhumikrtalaya : She Who is the Land Where Disembodied Spirits Reside 115] Smasanavasini : She Who resides in the Cremation Grounds 116] Punya : She Who is Merit 117] Punyada : She Who is the Giver of Merit. 118] Kulapandita : She Who is the One of Excellent Knowledge. 119] Punyalaya : She Who is the Residencee of Merit 120] Punyadeha : She Who Embodies Merit 121] Punyasloka ca : She Who every Utterance is Merit 122] Pavini : She Who Blows Like a Fresh Breeze. 123] Puta : She Who is the Daughter 124] Pavitra : She Who is pure. 125] Parama : She Who is Supreme 126] Purapunyavibhusana : She Who Illuminated the Fullest Merit. 127] Punyanamni : She Whose Name is Meritorious. 128] Bhitihara : She Who takes away fear and Doubt 129] Varada : She Who is the Grantor of Boons. 130] Khangapalini : She Who Has the sword of Wisdom in Her Hand. 131] Nrmundahastasasta ca : She Who Holds the Skull of Impure Thought 132] Chinnamasta : She Who holds the Severed head of Duality 133] Sunasika : She Who Has an Excellent Organ of Scent. 134] Daksina : She Who looks to the South; She who is the Offering Made in Respect for Guidance. 135] Syamala : She Who has a Dark Complexion. 136] Syama : She Who is Dark 137] Santa : She Who is Peace. 138] Pinonnatastani : She Who raises the Trident in Her Hands. 139] Digambara : She Who Wears Space. 140] Ghorarava : She Whose sound in terrible. 141] Srkkanta : She Whose beauty creates. 142] Raktavahini : She Who is the Vehicle of passion 143] Ghorarava : She Whose Sound is Terrible 144] Sivasamgi : She who is with Siva. 145] Visamgi : She Who is Without Any other. 146] Madanatura : She Who is the Ultimate intoxication. 147] Matta : She Who is the Great Mind or Thinker. 148] Pramatta : She Who is the Foremost Mind or Thinker. 149] Pramada : She Who is the Giver of Preeminence. 150] Sudhasindhunivasini : She Who Resides in the Ocean of Purity. 151] Atimatta : She Who is Extremely Great Mind 152] Mahamatta : She Who is the Great Great Mind 153] Sarvakarsanakarini : She Who is the Cause of All Attraction 154] Gitapriya : She Who is the Beloved of Songs. 155] Vadyarata : She Who is Extremely Pleased by Music 156] Pretanrtyaparayana : She Who is the Eternal Dance of Disembodied Spirits. 157] Caturbhuja : She Who Has four Arms. 158] Dasabhuja : She Who Has Ten Arms. 159] Astadasabhuja tatha : She Who Has Eighteen Arms also. 160] Katyayani : She Who is ever pure. 161] Jaganmata : She Who is the Mother of the Perceivable Universe. 162] Jagatam Paramesvari : She Who is the Supreme Ruler of the Perceivable Universe. 163] Jagadhandhuh : She Who is the Friend of the Perceivable Universe. 164] Jagaddhatri : She Who creates the Perceivable Universe. 165] Jagadanandakarini : She Who is the Cause of Bliss in the perceivable Universe 166] Jagajjivamayi : She Who is the Manifestation of All Life in the Universe. 167] Haimavati : She Who is Born of Himalayas. 168] Maya : She Who is the Great Measurement of Consciousness. 169] Mahamahi : She Who is the Great expression. 170] Nagayajnopavitangi : She Who is the Sacred thread on the body of the snake, the adornment of Kundalini. 171] Nagini : She who is the snake. 172] Nagasayini : She who rests on snakes. 173] Nagakanya : She Who is the daughter of the snake. 174] Devakanya : She Who is the Daugther of the Gods. 175] Gandharvi ; She Who sings Celestial divine tunes. 176] Kinnaresvari : She Who is the Supreme Ruler of Heavenly Beings. 177] Moharatrih : She Who is the Night of ignorance. 178] Maharatrih : She Who is the Great Nights. 179] Daruna : She Who supports all 180] Bhasvarasuri : She Whose Radiancee Destroys Duality. 181] Vidyadhari : She Who Grants Great Knowledge 182] Vasumati : She Who has Wealth. 183] Yaksini : She Who Gives Wealth. 184] Yogini : She Who is Always in Union. 185] Jara : She Who is old 186] Raksasi : She Who is the Mother of all Demons. 187] Dakini : She Who is the Female Demonic Being. 188] Vedamayi : She Who is the Expression of Wisdom. 189] Vedavibhusana : She Who illuminated wisdom. 190] Srutih : She Who is That Which has been heard. 191] Smrtih : She Who is That which is remembered. 192] Mahavidya : She Who is Great Knowledge. 193] Guhyavidya : She Who is Hidden Knowledge 194] Puratani : She Who is the Oldest 195] Cintya : She Who is Thought. 196] Acintya : She Who is unthinkable. 197] Svadha : She Who is oblations of Ancestral Praise 198] Svaha : She Who is Oblations of I am one with God. 199] Nidra : She Who is sleep. 200] Tandra ca : She Who is partially awake. 201] Parvati : She Who is the Daughter of the Mountain 202] Aparna : She Who is Without parts. 203] Niscala : She Who cannot be divided. 204] Lola : She Who has a Protruding Tongue. 205] Sarvadidya : She Who is All Knowledge. 206] Tapasvini : She Who is the Performer of Purifying Austeritites. 207] Gamga : She Who is the Holy river. 208] Kasi : She Who is the Benaras. 209] Saci : She Who is the Wife of Indra. 210] Sita : She Who is the wife of Rama. 211] Sati : She Who is the wife of Siva 212] Satyaparayana : She Who always Moves in truth. 213] Nitih : She Who is systematized knowledge or Method 214] Sunitih : She Who is Excellent Systematized knowledge. 215] Surucih : She Who is Excellent Taste. 216] Tustih : She Who is satisfaction 217] Pustih : She Who is Nourishment. 218] Dhrtih : She Who is consistent solidity. 219] Ksama : She Who is forgiveness 220] Vani : She Who is words. 221] Buddhih : She Who is intelligence. 222] Mahalaksmih : She Who is the Great Goal of Existence. 223] Laksmih : She Who is the Goal. 224] Nilasarasvati : She Who is the Blue Goddess of Knowledge. 225] Srotasvati : She Who is the Spirit of All Sounds. 226] Sarasvati : She Who is the personification of One’s own Ocean of Existence. 227] Matamgi ; She Who is the Mother of All Bodies. 228] Vijaya : She Who is conquest. 229] Jaya : She Who is Victory. 230] Nadi sindhuh : She Who is Rivers and Oceans. 231] Sarvamayi : She Who is the expressions of All. 232] Tara : She Who is the Illuminator. 233] Sunyanivasini : She Who Resides in Silencee. 234] Suddha : She Who is Purity. 235] Tarangini : She Who makes Waves. 236] Medha : She Who is the Intellect of Love. 237] Lakini : She Who is Manifesed Energies. 238] Bahurupini : She Who has many forms. 239] Sthula : She Who is the Gross Body. 240] Suksma : She Who is Subtle. 241] Suksmatara : She Who is the Subtle Wave. 242] Bhagavati : She Who is the Female Ruler of all. 243] Anuragini : She Who is the feeling of emotions. 244] Paramanandarupa ca : She Who is the Form of Supreme Bliss. 245] Cidanandasvarupini : She Who is the Intrinsic Nature of the Bliss of Consciousness. 246] Sarvanandamayi : She Who is the Expression of of All Bliss 247] Nitya : She Who is Eternal 248] Sarvanandasvarupini : She Who is the Intrinsic Natura of All Bliss. 249] Subhada : She Who is Giver of 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Kali Namavalih
Posted November 8, 2008
on:kAli namavaliH
hrIM kAlyai namaH
shriiM karAlyai namaH
kriiM kalyANyai namaH
kalAvatyai namaH
kamalAyai namaH
kalidarpaghniiAyai namaH
kapardiishakR^ipaanvitAyai namaH
kaalikaayai namaH
kaalamaataayai namaH
kaalaanalasamadrutyai namaH
kapardinyai namaH
karaalaasyaayai namaH
karuNaamR^itasaagaraayai namaH
kR^ipaamaayai namaH
kR^ipaadhaaraayai namaH
kR^ipaapaaraayai namaH
kR^ipaagamaayai namaH
kR^iShaaNave namaH
kapilaayai namaH
kR^iShNaayai namaH
kR^iShNaanandavivardhinyai namaH
kaalaratraye namaH
kaamaruupaayai namaH
kaamapaashavimocinyai namaH
kaadambinyai namaH
kalaadhaaraayai namaH
kalikalmaShanaashinyai namaH
kumaariipuujanapritaayai namaH
kumaariipuujakaalayaayai namaH
kumaariibhojanaanandayai namaH
kumaariiruupadhaariNyai namaH
kadaMbavanasaMcaaraayai namaH
kadaMbapuShpasantoShaayai namaH
kadaMbavanavaasinyai namaH
kadaMbapuShpamaalinyai namaH
kiShoryai namaH
kaalakaNThaayai namaH
kalanaadaninaadinyai namaH
kaadaMbariipaanarataayai namaH
kaadaMbariipriyaayai namaH
kapaalapaatranirataayai namaH
kaMkaalamaalyadhaariNyai namaH
kamalaasanasantuShTaayai namaH
kamalaasanavaasinyai namaH
kamalaalayamadhyasthaayai namaH
kamalaamodamodinyai namaH
kalahaMsagataye namaH
klaibyanaashinyai namaH
kaamaruupinyai namaH
kaamaruupakR^itaavaasaayai namaH
kaamapiiThavilaasinyai namaH
kamaniiyayai namaH
kalpalataayai namaH
kamaniiyavibhuuShaNaayai namaH
kamaniiyaguNaaraadhyaayai namaH
kalaaMgyai namaH
kR^ishodaryai namaH
kaaraNaamR^itasantoShaayai namaH
kaaraNaanandasiddhidaayai namaH
kaaraNaanandajaapeShTaayai namaH
kaaraNaarcanaharShitaayai namaH
kaaraNaarNavasaMmagnaayai namaH
kaaraNavratapaalinyai namaH
kastuuriisaurabhaamodaayai namaH
kastuuriitilakojjvalaayai namaH
kastuuriipuujanarataayai namaH
kastuuriipuujakapriyaayai namaH
kastuuriidaahajananyai namaH
kastuuriimR^igatoShiNyai namaH
kastuuriibhojanapriitaayai namaH
karpuuramodamoditaayai namaH
karpuuramaalaabharaNaayai namaH
karpuuracandanokShitaayai namaH
karpuurakaaraNahlaadaayai namaH
karpuuraamR^itapaayinyai namaH
karpuurasaagarasnaataayai namaH
karpuurasaagaraalayaayai namaH
kuurcabiijajapapriitaayai NamaH
kuurcajapaparaayaNaayai namaH
kuliinaayai namaH
kaulikaaraadhyaayai namaH
kaulikapriyakaariNyai namaH
kulaacaaraayai namaH
kautukinyai namaH
kulamaargapradarshinyai namaH
kaashiishvaryai namaH
kaShTahartryai namaH
kaashiishavaradaayinyai namaH
kaashiishvarakR^itaamodaayai namaH
kaashiishvaramanoramaayai namaH
kalaman~njiiracaraNaayai namaH
kvaNatkaañciivibhuuShaNaayai namaH
kaa~ncanaadriikR^itaagaaraayai namaH
kaa~ncanaacalakaumudyai namaH
kaamabiijajapaanandaayai namaH
kaamabiijasvaruupaNyai namaH
kumatighnyai namaH
kuliinaartinaashinyai namaH
kulakaaminyai namaH
kriiM hriiM shriiM mantravarNena kaalakaNTakaghaatinii
108 Names of Lord Rama(Without English Translation)Om Ram Raamaaya Namah .
Om Rama Bhadraaya Namah .
Om Rama Chandraya Namah .
Om Ram Shaashvataaya Namah .
Om Raajiivalochanaaya Namah .
Om Vedaatmane Namah .
Om Bhavarogasya Bheshhajaaya Namah .
Om Duushhana Trishiro Hantre Namah .
Om Trimurtaye Namah .
Om Trigunaatmakaaya Namah
Om Shrimate Namah .
Om Raajendraaya Namah .
Om Raghupungavaaya Namah .
Om Jaanakiivallabhaaya Namah .
Om Jaitraaya Namah .
Om Jitaamitraaya Namah
Om Janaardanaaya Namah .
Om Vishvaamitrapriyaaya Namah .
Om Daantaaya Namah .
Om Shara Natraa Na Tatparaaya Namah .
Om Vaalipramathanaaya Namah .
Om Vaagmine Namah .
Om Satyavaache Namah .
Om Satyavikramaaya Namah .
Om Satyavrataaya Namah .
Om Vratadharaaya Namah .
Om Sadaahanumadaashritaaya Namah
Om Kausaleyaaya Namah .
Om Kharadhva.nsine Namah .
Om Viraadhavadhapan Ditaaya Namah .
Om Vibhiishhana Paritraatre Namah .
Om Harakodanda kha.Ndanaaya Namah .
Om Saptataala Prabhettre Namah .
Om Dashagriiva Shiroharaaya Namah .
Om Jaamadgnya Mahaadarpadalanaaya Namah .
Om Taatakaantakaaya Namah .
Om Vedaantasaaraaya Namah
Om Trivikramaaya Namah .
Om Trilokaatmane Namah .
Om Punyachaaritrakiirtanaaya Namah .
Om Trilokaraxakaaya Namah .
Om Dhanvine Namah .
Om Dandakaaranya PunyakR^ite Namah .
Om Ahalyaa Shaapa Shamanaaya Namah .
Om Pitrai Bhaktaaya Namah .
Om Varapradaaya Namah .
Om Ram Jitendriyaaya Namah
Om Ram Jitakrodhaaya Namah .
Om Ram Jitaamitraaya Namah .
Om Ram Jagadgurave Namah .
Om Ram Rakshavanara Sangathine Namah .
Om Chitrakuuta samaashrayaaya Namah .
Om ram Jayantatranavaradaya namah .
Om Sumitraaputra Sevitaaya Namah .
Om Sarvadevaadi Devaaya Namah .
Om ram Mrutavanarajeevanaya Namah .
Om ram Maayaamaariichahantre Namah .
Om Mahaadevaaya Namah .
Om Mahaabhujaaya Namah .
Om Sarvadevastutaaya Namah .
Om Saumyaaya Namah .
Om BrahmaNyaaya Namah .
Om Munisansutasanstutaya Namah .
Om Mahaa Yogine Namah .
Om Mahodaraaya Namah .
Om Sachchidaananda vigrihaaya Namah .
Om Parasmai jyotishhe Namah .
Om Parasmai dhaamne Namah .
Om Paraakaashaaya Namah .
Om Paraatparaaya Namah .
Om Pareshaaya Namah .
Om Paaragaaya Namah .
Om Paaraaya Namah .
Om Sarvadevaatmakaaya Parasmai Namah .
Om Sugriivepsita Raajyadaaya Namah .
Om SarvapuNyaadhika Phalaaya Namah .
Om Smraita sarvaagha Naashanaaya Namah .
Om Aadipurushhaaya Namah .
Om Paramapurushhaaya Namah .
Om Mahaapurushhaaya Namah .
Om Punyodayaaya Namah .
Om Ayaasaaraaya Namah .
Om PuraanaPurushhottamaaya Namah .
Om Smitavaktraaya Namah .
Om MitabhaashhiNe Namah .
Om Puurvabhaashhine Namah .
Om Raaghavaaya Namah .
Om Anantaguna GaMbhiiraaya Namah .
Om DhiiroddaattaguNottamaaya Namah .
Om Maayaamaanushha Charitraaya Namah .
Om Mahaadevaadipuujitaaya Namah .
Om ram Setukrute Namah .
Om Jitavaaraashaye Namah .
Om Sarvatiirthamayaaya Namah .
Om Haraye Namah .
Om Shyaamaa.ngaaya Namah .
Om Sundaraaya Namah .
Om Shuuraaya Namah .
Om Pitavaasase Namah .
Om Dhanurdharaaya Namah .
Om Sarvayagyaadhipaaya Namah .
Om Yajvane Namah .
Om Jaraamaranavarjitaaya Namah .
Om Vibhiishhana Pratishthaatre Namah .
Om Sarvaavagunavarjitaaya Namah .
Om Paramaatmane Namah .
Om Parasmai Brahmane Namah .
(Without English Translation)