Shuklaambara dharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam, Prasanna vadanam dhyaayey Sarva Vighnopata shantaye/ 1 SHIVA- PARA STUTIS Ganesha Kavacha Samsaara mohanasyasya Kavachasya Prajapatih, Rishirscchhandascha Brihati Devo Lambodarah Swyam/ Dharmaartha kaama moksheshu viniyogah Prakirtitah/ Sarve -shaam kavachaanaam cha saarabhutamidam Muney, Om Gam Hum Shri Ganeshaya swaahaa mey paatu mastakam, Dwatrimshadaksharo Mantro mey sadaavatu/ Om Hreem Kleem Shreem Gamiti cha Satatam paatu lochanam, Taalukam paatu Vighneshah Satatam Dharani taley/ Om Hreem Shreem Kleemiti cha satatam paatu naasikaam/ Om Gaim Gam Shoorpakarnaaya Swaaha paatwadharam mama, Dantaani taalukaam jihwaam paatu mey shodashaaksharah/ Om Lam Shreem Lambodaraayeti swaahaa gandam sadaavatu, Om Kleem Hreem Vighnanaashaaya swaah karnam sadaavatu/ Om Shreem Gam Gajaananaayeti swaahaa skandham sadaavatu, Om Hreem Vinaayaketi swaaha pushtam sadaavatu/ Om Kleem Hreemiti Kankaalam paatu Vakshahsthalamscha gam, Karow Paadow sadaa paatu Sarvaangam Vighna nighnakrit/ Praachyam Lambodaram paatu Aagneyyaam Vighna naayakah, Dakshiney paatu Vighnesho naairrutyaam paatu Gajaananah/ Paschimey Parvati putro Vaayavyaam Shankaraatmajah, Krishnashyaamshaschottarey cha Pari purnatamasya cha/ Eshaanmekadantascha Herambah paatu chordhvatah, Adho Ganaadhipaha paatu Sarva pujacha Sarvatah/ Swapney Jaagaaney chaiva paatu maam Yoginaam Guruh/ Iti tey kathitam Vatsa Sarvamantrougha Vigraham, Samsaara mohanam naama Kavacham Paramaadhbhutam, Shri Krishnena puraa dattham Golokey Raasamandaley, Vrindaavaney vinitaaya Mahyam Dinakaratmja/ Mayaadattam cha tubhyam cha yasmai kasmai na daasyasi, Param Varam Sarva Pujyam Sarva sankata taaranam/ Gurumabhyarchya vidhivat Kavacham Dhaarayetu yah, Kanthevaa dakshiney baahow sopi Vishnurnasamshayah/ Ashwamedha sahasraani Vaajapeya shataanicha, Shatalaksha Prajastopi na Mantrah Siddhi daayakah/
( This ‘Samsaara Mohana Kavacha’s Prajapati is Rishi, Brihati is the Chhanda, Swayam Lambodara Ganesha is Devata; Dharma, Artha, Kaama and Moksha is the ‘Viniyoga’; this entire Kavacha is of great essence: Let the Mantra Om gam hum Shri Ganeshaaya swaaha safeguard my head; the Dwadashokshara Mantra save my forehead; let Om Hreem Kleem Shreem Gam protect my netras / eyes; may Vighnesha protect my ear lobes; let the Mantra Om Hreem Shreem Kleem protect my nose; let the Mantra Goum Gam Shurpaanyaya Swaha guard my lips and tongue; let the Mantra Om Lam Shreem Lambodaraaya Swaaha secure my cheeks; may the Mantra Om Kleem Hreem Vighna naashaaya swaaha keep my ears safe; let Om Shreem Gam Gajaananaaya swaahaa secure my shoulders; may the Mantra Om Hreem Vinaayakaaya swaaha guard the rear part of my body; let Om Kleem Hreem protect my ‘kamkaal’/ skeleton and the Mantra Gam save my chest. Let Vighna-nihanta provide safety to my hands, feet and the entire body! May Lambodara save my Eastern side, Vighnanayaka the Agneya side, Vighnesha the Southern side, Gajaanana the Nirruti side, Parvati putra the West, Shankaraatmaja the Vaayavya side, Shri Krishna the North, Ekadanta the Ishaana kona, Heramba the Urthwa bhaga / skyward, and Ganaadhipa the ‘Adhobhaga’ the underground. May the ‘Yogi Guru’ protect me while asleep or awake. This is how I explained the whole ‘Samsara Mohana naama Kavacha’to you Suryanandana Shaneswara. This Kavacha was bestowed to me when I attended the ‘raasa leela’ convention at Goloka and this should be divulged to one and all. If a person wears the Kavacha after Guru Puja, it shall indeed safeguard him or her and bestow the boons of performing thousand Ashwamedha Yagnas and thousand Vaajapeya Yagnaas. The Siddhi of this Kavacha is attainable after hundred lakh japas of it.) [Essence of Brahma Vaivarta Purana] II Ganesha Ashta Namavali by Vishnu Ganeshamekadantam cha Herambam Vighna nayakam, Lambodaram Shurpakarnam Gaja Vaktram Guhaagrajam/ Naamaashtartham cha Putrasya Shrunu Maata Haripriye, Stotraanaam saarabhutam cha Sarva Vighna haram param/ Jnaanaartha vaachako gascha nascha nirvaana vaachakah, Tayoreesham param Brahma Ganesham pranamaamyaham/ Ekashabdah pradhaanaartho dantascha Balavaachakah, Balam pradhaanam sarvasmaadeka dantam namaamyaham/ Deenaartha vaachako hescha rambah palaka vaachakah, paripaalakam deenaanaam Herambah pranamaamyaham/ Vipattha vaachako vighno Nayakah khandanaartha- kakah, Vipat khandana kaarakah namaami Vighnanaayakam/ Vishnudatthaai scha naivedyairyasya Lambodaram puraa, Pitraa datthaaischa vividhairvandey Lambodaram cha tam/ Surpakaarou cha yatkarnaam Vighnavaarana kaaranow, Sampadyow Jnaana rupow cha Surpakarnam namaamyaham/ Vishnu prasaada pushpam cha yanmurdhni Munidattakam, yad Gajendra vaktra yuktam Gaja vaktram namaamyaham/ Guhasyaagrey cha jaatoyamaavirbhuto Haraalaye, Vande Guhaagrajam Devam Sarvadevaagra pujitam/ Yetanmaashtakam Durgey Namaabhih samyuktam param, Putrasya pasya Vedey cha tadaa kopam thathaa kuru/ Yetanmaashtakam Stotram naanaartha samyutam shubham, Trisandhyam yah pathennithyam sa sukhee sarvato jayee/ Tato Vighnaam palaayantey vaina teyaad yathoragah, Ganeswaraprasaadena mahajnaani bhaved dhruvam/ Putraarthi labhatey putram Bhaaryaarthi vipulam striam, Maha jadam Kaveendrascha vidyaa vaancham bhaved dhruvam/ (Mother Parvati! your son has eight names viz. Ganesha, Ekadanta, Heramba, Vighnanayaka, Lambodara, Shurpakarna, Gajavaktra, and Guhaagraja. Please listen to the meanings of these names; this Great Stotra is the essence of several Stotras and is the demolisher of all kinds of obstacles. In the word Ganesha, the letter ‘Ga’ is ‘Jnaanaartha vaachaka’ and ‘na’ is ‘nirvaana vaachaka’; the letters ‘Ga’, ‘na’ and ‘Isha’ together denote the ‘Isha’ or the Supreme of ‘Ganas’; thus one should say: I greet Ganesha. In the word Eka dantha, Eka is pradhaanaarthak and Danta is Bala vaachaka; thus it is said: I salute Eka danta. In the word Heramba, ‘Hey’is Deenaartha vaachaka and ‘ramba’ is paalana vaachaka and the total meaning would be the Administrator of Deenaas or the Needy who seek asylum. In the word ‘Vighna naayaka’, Vighna is vipatti vachaka and naayaka is khandanaarthak vachaka, meaning thereby Ganesha is the demolisher of hindrances. Lamba + Udara or Ganesha has an Extended Tummy as he is fond of consuming large quantities of Savouries and sweets; I adore ‘Lambodara’! My salutations to you, ‘Surpakarna’! with surpaakara/Vikrita/ strained + Karna or ears. ‘Gajavaktra’ or Elephant faced Deva, my prostrations to you! ‘Guhaagraja’ or the elder brother of Guha Deva / Skanda; I pay my reverences to you! Devi Parvati! Kindly listen to the Sacred Eight Names of Ganesha and bear with me before getting angry, if need be. Those who recite these names during the three Sandhya timings with sincerity and devotion would always be happy and victorious, from whom any kind of obstacles run away like snakes approaching Garuda. By the great grace of Ganeswara, those who have no children would be blessed with children, those who have no wives would have them too and those who have the least intelligence would flourish as Vidwans and Poets. [Essence of Brahma Vaivarta Purana] III Shiva Kavacha and Shiva Mantra Raja SANSAARA PAAVANASYAYA KAVACHAYA PRAJAPATHIH, RISHISCHHANDASCHA GAYATRI DEVOHAH CHA MAHESWARA, DHARMAARTHA KAAMAMOKSHESHU VINIYOGAH PRAKIRTITA/ PANCHALAKSHA JAPEYNAIVA SHIDDHIDAM KAVACHAM BHAVET/ YO BHAVET SIDDHAKAVACHO MAMA TULYO BHAVED BHUVI, TEJASA SIDDHI YOGENA TAPASAA VIKRAMENACHA/ SHAMBHURMEY MASTAKAM PAATU MUKHAM PAATU MAHESHWARAH, DANTAPANKTIM CHA NEELAKANTHOPYADHARESHTHUM HARAH SWAYAM/ KANTHAM PAATU CHANDRACHOODAH SKANDHOU VRISHVAAHANAH, VAKSHASTHALAM NEELAKANTHAH PAATU PRUSHTHAM DIGAMBARAH/ SARVAANGAM PAATU VISHVESHAH SARVADIKSHU CHA SARVADAA, SWAPNEY JAAGARANEY CHAIVA STHANURMEY PAATU SANTATAM/ ITI TEY KATHITAM BAANA KAVACHAM PARAMAADBHUTAM, YASMAI KASMAI NA DAATAVYAM GOPANEEYAM PRAYATNATAH/ YAT PHALAM SARVA TEERTHAANAAM SNAANENA LABHATEY NARAH, TAT PHALAM LABHATEY NUNAM KAVACHASWAIVA DHAARANAAT/ IDAM KAVACHAMAJNAATWA BHJENMAAM YAH SUMANDADHIH, SHATA LAKSHA PRAJASTOPI NA MANTRAH SIDDHIDAAYIKAH/ (To this Samsaara paavana Shiva Kavacha has Prajapati as Rishi, Gayatri Chhanda and Maheswara as Devataa. Its Viniyoga or usage is to secure Dharma, Artha, Kaama and Moksha: Om asyashri Samsaara paavana naamadheyasya Shiva Kavachasya Prajaapatirrishi Gayatri cchando Maheswaro Devataa Dharaartha Kaama moksha siddhow Viniyogah. The effectiveness of the Kavacha is subject to its recitation by five lakhs and its Siddhi bestows great body-glow, Siddhi yoga and ‘Bala Parakrama’ or Strength and Gallantry equalling none on Earth. The meaning of the Kavacha states: May Shambhu protect my head and Maheswara my face. May Nilakantha shield my teeth and Hara Deva my lips; Chandrachuda my throat and Vrishabha vaahana my shoulders; Nilakantha my chest and Digambara my rear portion; may Vishvesha shield all my limbs from all directions; may Shtaanu Deva defend me always while I sleep or am woken up. Maha Deva told Baanaasura that this Invaluable Kavacha ought not to be taught to every body without discretion and in fact try to keep it confidential. Those who wear this Kavacha yield the fruits of Titha Yatras instantly. Even a dull person would become agile and active. The following Kalpa Vriksha Mantra Raja was handed over to posterity as follows: OM NAMO MAHAA DEVAAYA NAMAH, OM NAMASSIVAAYA! VANDEY SURAANAAM SAARAMCHA SURESHAM NEELALOHITAM, YOGEESWARAM YOGABEEJAM YOGINAAM CHA SUROORGURUM/ JANAANANDAM JNAANARUPAM JNAANABEEJAM SANAATANAM, TAPASAAM PHALADAATAARAM DAATAARAM SARVASAMPADAAM/ TAPORUPAM TAPOBEEJAM TAPODHANADHANAM VARAM, VARAM VARENYAM VARADAMEEDYAM SIDDHAGANAIRVAREYH/ KAARANAM BHUKTI MUKTEENAM NARAKAARNAVA TAARANAM, ASHUTOSHAM PRASANNAASYAM KARUNAAGARA SAAGARAM/ HIMACHANDANA KUNDENDU KUMUDAAMBHOJA SAMNIBHAM, BRAHMAJYOTIH SWARUPAMCHA BHAKTAANUGRAHA VIGRAHAM/ VISHAYAANAM VIBHEDENA VIBHRAANTAM BAHURUPAKAM, JALARUPAM AGNIRUPAMAAKAASHA RUPAMEESWARAM/ VAAYURUPAM CHANDRARUPAM SUTYARUPAM MAHATPRABHUM, AATMANAH SWAPADAM DAANTUM SAMARTHAMAVA LEELAYAA/ BHAKTA JEEVANAMEESHAM CHA BHAKTAANUGRAHAKAATARAM, VEDAA NA SHAKTAA YAM STOTUM KIMAHAM STOUMI TAM PRABHUM/ APARICCHHINNA MEESHAANAMAHO VAANGMANASOH PARAM, VYAAGHRA CHARMAAMBARADHARAM VRISHAMASTHAM DIGAMBARAM/ TRISHULA PATTISHAADHARAM SASMITAM CHANDRASEKHARAM/ ITYUKTWAA STAVARAAJENA NITYAM BAANAH SAMYUTAH, PRAANAMACCHAMKARAM BHAVATYAA DURVAASHAASCHA MUNEESWARAH/ (I salute Bhagavan Shiva, Mahadeva, Suresha and Neela lohita! who is the quintessence of all ‘Tatwaas’; the Chief of all Devatas; the embodiment of Yoga as its germinator and its Master; the personification of ‘Jnaana’as Jnaana Swarupa, Jnaana beeja, and Jnaana Pradaata; the Supreme Being of Tapasya, its root, ramifications and phala / the end result; the Fund of Prosperity, Boons and Benefits to Siddhaganas; the Desire, Sadhana / Facility and Destination of Moksha; the highest Form of Brahma Jyoti; the manifestations of Primary Elements like Prithvi, Water , Radiance, Air, and Sky as also the Sun and the Moon; the highest image of Bhakti and its applications; the Magnificent Form unaffected by Desha, Kaala and Vastu ie. Place, Time and Material; that Parameswara beyond recognition of thought, speech and action; and the Digambara Rupa, the Bull-rider, Trishula Dhaari and Chandra Shekhara. That’s how Baanasura saluted Bhagavan Shiva by reciting the above ‘Stavaraja’or the Hymn of Eulogy and bending his head down the reverential feet of Shankara with humility and dedication. And so did Maha Muni Durwasa too.) Those who recite the above ‘Stotra Raja’even for a month with devotion and sincerity every morning would be cured of long standing diseases, imprisonments, childlessness, poverty, and any kind of difficulty in life by the mere lifting of Bhagavan’s Trishula! [Essence of Brahma Vaivarta Purana] IV Shiva Stuti by Devas Namo bhavaaya Shravaya Rudraaya Varadaayacha, Pashuunaam Pataye Nityam ugra -ayacha Kapardiney/ (Our reverences to you the Creator and Preserver of Srishti; the Annihilator of the Universe; the life-line of all the Beings; the provider of welfare to ‘Pranis’; Ugra or the seniormost among the Ekadasha Rudras and ‘Jatajuta dhari’!) Mahadevaya Bheemaaya Triyambakaya cha Shaantaye, Ishaanaaya Bhayaghnaaya namaswandhaka ghatiney/ (The Supreme of Devas, the awesome, Trinetraya/ the Three Eyed Deity - the Junior most of Eleven Rudras; the Embodiment of Peace, The highest Administrator, the Destroyer of Terror and the Exterminator of Andhakaasura); Neelagreevaya Bhimaya Vedhasey Vedhataastutey, Kumara Shatru nighnaaya Kumaara janakaayacha (The blue-necked; the frightener, Brahma Swarupa, the Praised one by every body, the destroyer of the Enemies of Kartikeya, and the illustrious father of Kumara) Vilohitaaya Dhumraaya Varaaya Krathanaaya cha, Nityam neela shikhandaaya Shuliney Divyashaayiney/ (The Red and Ash-coloured, the Protector of the Universe, the Maker of Pralaya, the unique one with blue course-hair, the carrier of Trishula, the one immersed in Celestial Nidra) Uragaaya Trinetraaya Hiranyavasu -retasey, Achintyaambikaa Bhartrey Sarva devaastutaayacha/ (Sarvadhaari, the Three-Eyed Bhagavaan, the ultimate of gold and opulence, the inconceivable, the husband of Ambika, who is eulogized by all Devas) Budhadhwajaaya Mundaaya Jatiney Brahma -chariney, Tapyamaanaaya sasiley Brhahmanyaajitaayacha/ (The one with hoisted Bull-flag , Munda dhaari, Jataadhaari, Brahmachari, he who meditates inside water bodies, the devotee of Brahmanas, and the invincible); Vishwatmaney Vishwasrujey Vishwama -avruttya tishthatey, Namostu Divya rupaaya Prabhavey Divyashambhavey/ (The Supreme Soul of the Universe, the Super Creator, the All-Pervading Authority, the Highest Form of Sanctity, the Most Capable, and the Epitome of Auspiciousness) Abhigamyaya Kaamyaaya Stutayaacharya Sarvadaa, Bhakta -anukampiney Nityam dishatey yanmanogatam/ (Our salutations to the Ultimate Haven and Refuge, the Most Charming, the most extolled, the Unique source of Kindness and the bestower of desires). [Essence of Matsya Puarana] V Shiva Stuti by Rati Devi Namah Shivaayaastu Niraamayaaya, Namah Shivavaayastu Manomayaya/ Namah Shivaayaastu Suraarchitaaya, Tubhyam Sadaa Bhakta Kripaaparaaya/ Namo Bhavaayaastu Bhavodbhavaaya, Namostu tey Dhwasta mano bhavaaya/ Namostutey goodha mahaa vrataaya, Namostu Maaya Gahanaashrayaya/ Namostu Sharvaaya Namah Shivaaya, Namostu Siddhaaya Puraatanaaya/ Namostu Kaalaaya Namah Kalaaya, Namostutey Jnaana vara prasaadaaya/ Namostutey Kaalakalatigaaya, Namo Nisargaamala bhushanaaya/ Namostvameyaandhaka mardakaaya, Namah Sharanyaaya Namo gunaaya/ Namostutey Bheemaganaanugaaya, Namostu Nanaa bhuvanenakartrey/ Sarvaavasaaneyhyavi naasha netrey, Namostu Naanaa Jagatey Vidhhaatrey/ Namostu tey Chitra phala Prayoktrey, Namostu Bhaktaabhim pradaatrey/ Namah sadaa teybhava sanga hatrey/ Ananta rupaaya sadaiva tubhyamasya kopaaya namostu tubhyam/ Shashaanka chihnaaya sadaiva tubhya mameya maanaaya namah stutaaya/ Vrishendrayaanaaya Puraantakaaya, Namah prasiddhaaya Mahoushadhaaya/ Namostu Bhaktyaabhimata pradaaya, Namostu Sarvaarti haraaya tubhyam/ Charaachara vichaaravarya maachaaryamutprekshita bhutasargam/ Twaamindu moulim sharanam prapanna, Priyaaprameyam mahataam Mahesham/ Prayacchamey kaamayashah samruddhim, Punah Prabho jeevatu Kamadevah/ Priyam binaa twaam Priya jeeviteshu, Twattoparah ko bhuvaneshwahaasti/ Prabhuh Priyaayaah prasavah priyaanaam, Praneetaparyaaya paraparaarthah/ Twameyvameko Bhuvanasyanaatho Dayaalurnmeelita bhakabheetih/ (Parama Shiva! My salutations to you; you are the Spotless; the mental reflection of all the Beings; worshipped by all the Devas always; the epitome of kindness to the devotees; the Supreme Creator of the World; you burnt up Kamadeva, my husband and my deferential apologies to you for the diturbance caused when you were in a confidential Vrata. Kindly accept my devotion since you do protect those and who take refuge as they become victims of the forests of ‘Maya’; You are the Punisher as well as the Provider of Propitiousness; the Kala Swarupa /Appraiser of Time as also of Achievements since you are the Supreme Gyani / with the knowledge of those who transgress limits of time; You are the Form of Nature and the Wearer of Sacred and Untainted Ornaments; You possess spontaneous Might and destroy Evil Forces like Andhakaraasura; the Nirguna devoid of eatures and the point of ultimate refuge; You are the Creator of several Worlds and the Scripter of many Universes; the bestower of multiple benefits, the patented destroyer at the time of Pralayas as also the saviour of a few Beings at such extreme situations; the Enjoyer of the due ‘Yagnaphala’ which is liberally distributed to devotees; the demolisher of worldly desires; you possess myriad forms but your anger is unbridled; you are the coolness of Moon, the Symbol of self-esteem , the eulogy to all, the carrier of Nandi, the obliterator of Tripuras, the Source of ‘Aushadhis’/ medicines, the donor of desires, the remover of all difficulties, the Ultimate Regulator of ‘Achaaras’/ ‘Vichaaras’- traditions and customs; The ‘Acharya’or the Unique Guide to the Moving and Immobile Object; The Over Seer of the entire Srishti; the Provider of Coolness and radiance to the Moon of his head; the Unparalelled Personification of Pure Love, Maheshwara! do kindly bestow everlasting fame and name to my husband Kama Deva with which he would get back to life; You are the one and only Saviour who could bring blossoms to his ashes; who else in the Universe could be competent to get my husband back to Life!). I[Essence of Matsya Purana] VI Shiva Stotra by Devas Namastubhyum Virupaksha Namestey Divyachakshusey/ Namah Pinaaka hastaaya Vajrahastaaya dhanviney/ Namah trishula hastaaya Dandahastaaya Dhurjatey, Namastrailokya naathaaya Bhutagraama shareeriney/ Namah Suraari hantrey cha Somaagnya kaaryagnya chakshushey, Brahmaney chaiva Rudraaya Namastey Vishnu –rupeney/ Brahmaney Vedarupaaya Namastey Deva rupiney, Saamkhya yogaaya Bhutaanaam Namastey Shaambhavaaya tey/ Manmathaayaanga vinaashaaya Namah Kaalakshayankara, Ramhasey Deva Devaaya Namastey Vasuretasey/ Eka Viryaya Sarvaaya Namah Pinga kapardiney, Uma bhartrey Namastubhyam Yagna Tripura ghaatiney/ Shuddha bodha prabuddhaaya Muktakaivalya rupiney, Lokatraya vidhhatrecha Varunendraagni rupiney/ Rugyasussama rupaaya Purushaayeswaraaya cha, Agraaya chaiva chograaya Vipraay Shurti chakshusey/ Rajasey chaiva Satvaaya Tamasey Timiraamaney, Anintya nityabhaavaaya namo nityacharaatmaney/ Vyaktaaya chai vyaktaaya Vyaktaavyaktaanaya vai namah, Bhaktaanaamaarti naashaaya Priyanaraayanaayacha/ Umaapriyaaya Sharvaaya Nandivaktraaschitaaya cha, Rutu manvata kalpaaya Paksha maasa dinaatmaney/ Nanaarupaaya Mundaaya Varuutha Pruthu dandiney, Namah Kapaalahastaaya Digvaasaaya Shikhandiney/ Dhaniney rathiney chaiva yatayey Brahmachaariney, Ityevamaadi charitaih stutantu tubhyam namo namah/ (Virupaaksha! Divya Netradhaariney! Our obeisances to you; you carry Pinaka, Vajra and Dhanush; our reverences to you! Jataadhaari! you hold Trishula and Danda in your hands, our sincere respects to you; You are the Trilokanatha and the Swarupa of all ‘Pranis’ / Beings; our greetings to you the annihilator of ‘Deva Shatrus’; the Possessor of ‘Chandraagni Surya Rupas’ as also of Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra Rupas’; You are the Swarupas of Brahma, Veda an Rudra Rupas; You are also the Sankhya Swarupa and the unique provider of Propitiousness to all the Beings; You are the destroyer of Kamadeva’s physique of love and the terrminator of Kaala Deva; You are the Vegashali, Devadhi Deva and Vasureta; Sarva Shreshtha, Vira, Sarva Swarupa and wearer of the yellow coloured ‘Jataas’/ twisted hair; Umanatha, Tripura Vinaashaa! The Epitome of Pure Form of ‘Jnaana’/ knowledge; Triloka Vidhata; The Swarupa of Varuna, Indra, Agni; the Rupa of Ruk, Yajur and Sama; Purushottama, Parameswara, Sarva Sreshtha, Bhayankara, Brahmana Swarupa; the Possessor of Satwa, Rajasa and Tamasa Gunas; Andhakaara Rupa, Achintya, Nitya, Nityacharaatma; Perceivable and Unperceivable; the demolisher of the difficulties of Devotees; the Great Friend of Narayana, the beloved of Devi Uma; The Great Terminator; The shine of Nandeswara’s countenance; the Unique Measures of Time like Manvantaras, Kalpas, Ritus, Months, Fortnights, Weeks and Days; the Activiser of Myriad Rupas / Forms; of the Shaven Head; Digambara/ Sanyasi/ Brahmachaari, Maha Shankara! Our prostrations to you; Maha Deva! You are the only Supreme Energy which could gulp the ‘Kalakuta Visha’; if uncontrolled; it could devour the Universe as a whole!). [Essence of Matsya Purana] VII Shiva Stuti ‘Namo Rudraya, Neelaaya, Bhimaya Paramaatmaney, Kapardiney Sureshaya, Vyomakeshaya vai Namah/ Vrushabhadwajaaya Somaaya Somanathaaya Shambhavey, Digambaraaya Bhargaaya Umaakaanthaya vai Namah, Tapomayaya Bhavyaya Sivasreshthaaya Vishnavey, Vyalapriyaya Vyaalaaya Vyalaanaampathaye Namah / Mahidharaya Vyaghraya Pashunam pathaye Namah, Puraanthakaaya Simhaaya Shaardulaaya Makhaaya cha / Meenaya Meena nathaaya Siddhaya Parameshtiney, Kaamaanthakaya Buddhaaya Buddheenaam pathaye namah / Kapothaya Vishishtaaya Sishtaaya Sakalaatmaney, Vedaaya Veda Jeevaaya Veda Guhyaya vai Namah / Deerghaya Deergha Rupaya Deerghaarthaya vinaashiney, Namo Jagatprathishthaaya Vyomarupaaya vai Namah/ Gajaasura Mahaakaalay Andhakaasura bhediney, Neelalohitha Suklaaya Chanda Munda Priyaya cha / Bhakti Priyaya Devaaya Jnaaney Jnaanavyaya cha, Maheshaya Namasthubhyam Mahadeva Haraaya cha / Trinetraya Tri Vedaya Vedaangaaya Namo Namah, Arthaya cha Artha rupaaya Paramaarthaya vai Namah / Viswa Bhushaya Viswaya Vishwanaadhaya vai Namah, Shankaraayacha Kaalaaya Kaalaavayarupiney / Aruupaaya Viruupaaya Sukshma Sukashmaya vai Namah, Smashaana vaasiney Bhuyo Namasthey krutthi vaasasey/ Shashaanka Shekharayeshaa yograbhumishayaya cha, Durgaya Durgapaaraya Durgaavayava sakshiney/ Linga Rupaaya Lingaaya Lingaanaam pathayenamah, Namah Pralaya Rupaaya Pranavarthaya vai Namah/ Namo Namaha kaarana kaaranaaya Mrityunjayaaya atmabahva swarupiney, Sri Thriyambikaayaasitikantha Sarva Gauripathey Sakala Mangala hetavey namah/ [My Greetings to Rudra, Nila, Bhima, Paramaatma, Kapardi (Jatajuta dhaari), Sureswara (Super Lord of Devaas), Sky coloured like thick haired Vyomakesha; Greetings to Vrishabhadwaja or Carrier of Flag with Bull Insignia, Soma accompanied with Uma, the Lord providing safety to Chandra, Bhagavan Shambhu, Digambara or the Wearer of clothes of all Dishas or Ten Directions (that is naked), Bharga or the resplendent personality worthy of devotion, and Umakantha. My veneration to the Embodiment of ‘Tapas’, Bhavya or the personification of Auspiciousness, Sivasreshtha, Vishnurupa, Vyalapriya or who has penchant for Snakes, has the Form of Snakes and is the Chief of Snakes; Mahidharaya or wears the brunt of Prithvi, Vyaghraya or Tigerlike, Pashupathi or the Lord of Beings, the annihilator of Demon Tripura, Lionlike and Yagnamaya. Greetings to Siva who is Fishlike, the Lord of Fishes, Siddha, Parameshthi, the destroyer of Kamadeva or the alternate name of desire, the core of Knowledge and mental maturity, Sarva Sreshtha, Sadhu Purusha or the Essence of Goodness and Sarvaatmaney or the Soul of one and all. My adulation to Veda Swarupa, the Provider of Life toVedas, Vedagruhnaya or the inner tatva of Vedas, Dirghaya, Dirgha Swarupa, Dirghaartha Swarupa and Avinaashaya or Indestructible, the Creator of Universe, the All Pervasive, and the Destroyer of Demons Gajasura and Andhakaura. My exaltation to the Beloved of Bhaktas, Parama Deva, the hub of Gyan and the Source of knowledge, Mahesha, Maha Deva, Hara, Trinetra, Tri Veda, Vedanga, the means of Artha ( wealth), Kama (Desire) and Paramartha (Salvation).My respects to Viswabhusha, Viswarupa, Viswanadha, Shankara, Kaala and Kaala-avayava Rupa. My salutations to Siva who has no Rupa, has Vikruta Rupa, and ‘Sukshmakshma Swarupa’ or the Tiniest Form. My esteem to ‘Smashanavaasi’ or the Dweller of Grave Yards, Vyaghracharma dhaari or the Wearer of Tiger Skin, Chandra -sekhara or who sports Moon on His head and the Supreme God who sleeps on frightening grounds. My worship to Paramatma who is ‘Durgama’or unattainable and a limb to limb visualiser of Devi Durga. My devotion to Lingarupa, the Cause of Linga and the Cause of Causes or the Chief of Causes. My ‘Sashtanga Namaskar’to Maha Pralaya Rudra, the heart of Pranava or Omkara, Mritunjaya or the Triumph of Death, Sri Triambika, Nilakantha or the Blue Throated, Sharva, Gauripathey and ‘Mangala hethavey’ or The Origin and Foundation of Auspiciousness.] [Essence of Skanda Purana] VIII Shiva Stotra-Kavacha Jaya Deva Jagannadha Jaya Shankara Shaswata, Jaya Sarva Suraadhyaksha Jaya Sarva Suraarchita, Jaya Sarva Gunaathita Jaya Sarva Varaprada, Jaya Nitya Niraadhhara Jaya Vishvambharaavyaya, Jaya Vishvaikavedyesha Jaya Naagendra Bhushana, Jaya Gauripathey Shambho Jaya Chandra Sekhara, Jaya Kotyarka samkaasha Jayaanantha Gunaashraya, Jaya Rudra Viruupaksha Jayaachinthya Niranjana, Jaya Naatha Kripaasindho Jaya Bhaktartibhanjana, Jaya DustaraSamsaara Saagarottharana Prabho, Praseeda me Mahadeva Samsaarartasya Khidyatah, Sarva Paapabhayam hrutva Rakshamaam Parameswara, Mahadaaridya –magnascha Mahapaap hatasyacha, Mahashoka Vinishtascha Mahaarogaathurasya cha, Runabhaara pareethyasya Dahyamaanasya Karmabhih, Graheh Prapeedyamaanasya Praseeda mama Shankara. Siva Kavacha: Realising that Bhagavan Siva was the Origin of ‘Srishti’ (Creation) which was far beyond human comprehension; Sage Sharabha scripted the famed Siva Kavacha or the Body Safeguard to humanity: ‘May Sarvadevamaya Mahadeva save me from this deep Samsaara Kupa; may His Sacred name relieve me from the totality of sins from my heart. May Bhagavan Siva save me whose Body Form is His Universe and whose resplendent and happy embodiment of ‘Chidaatma’ or Ever Happy Soul is Eternal. May Eswara, whose presence is all pervading from even the small to the smallest existence is replete in the Universe, save me from the massive stock of sins from my life! May ‘Ashtamurthi’Girisha who had taken the Form of Earth save me from my daily tribulations. May Parama Siva who assumed the appearance of Water which is life-giving provide me security of life. May Maha Siva who ends up the Universe with fearful flames and performs Rudra Tandava (dance) while enjoying the destruction of Life bestow relief to me from heat and fury.May the Three Eyed and Five Faced Siva, the’Satpurusha’ grant me Vidya (Knowledge), Abhay (shelter) and ‘Vara’(boon) at all times out of His endless mercy fron the Eastern side. May Siva, who wears Kuthara, Ankusha Pasha, Shula Nagaada and Rudrakshamaala and is also known as Neelaruchi, Trinetra, and ‘Aghora’, keep me safe in the Dakshina (Southern) side. May Omni Potent ‘Sadyojata’ who sports Chandama, Shankha and Sphatikamala on His Body look after me on the Western front. May ‘Vamadeva’Bhagavan save me from the Northern Front. May ‘Ishana’save me from the above or the sky! May Bhagavan Chandramouli save my head, Phaalanetra my forehead, Bhaganetrahaari my eyes, Viswanaatha my nose, Shrutageetakirti my ears, Panchamukha my face, Vedajihva my tongue, Girisha my neck, Neelaantha my two hands, Dharmabaahu my shoulders, DakshaYagna Vidhvmavsi my Vakshasthal Girindradhanva my stomach, Kamadevanaashak my Mahyadesh, Ganesha Pita my navel, Dhurjati my ‘Kati’, Kubera Mitra my Pindaliyas, Jagadeeswar my Ghutnas, Pungavakethu (two janghas or thighs), and Suravandyacharan (both the feet worshipped by Devas). May Maheswara save me during the first Prahara Time; Vaamadeva the second Prahara, Triayambak the third Prahara and Vrishabhadwaja the final Prahara; Sisireswar at the begnning of the night; Gangadhar save me midnight; Gauripati at the end of night; and may Mrityunjaya save me always.Shankar should protect me from the Internal Physique; Sthhaanu from the Bahya Stithi or Extrenal Being, Pashupati saves me from the intermediate Stage of consciousness and Sadasiva may protect everybody always. Let Bhuvanaikanath save me while standing, Prananath in motion; Vedantavedya while my standing, Avinaashi Siva during my sleep; Neelakantha during our tavel; Tripuraari while passing rocky places; Mrigavyaaghra passing through forests; and Mrigavyaghya in Maha Pravaasa or deep and dense jungles. I seek the refuge of Veerabhadra whose high blast and frightening presence shakes up the whole Universe. May Bhagavan Mrida who could devastate crore-strong of armies in split seconds and has the unimaginable might and speed to do so, and Tripurantaka whose‘Pralayakaal’Trisula could submerge the entire Creation into an endless sheet of water, save me from my bad dreams, awful omens, dreadful feelings of mind, durbhiksha (extreme poverty), Durvyasanas (terrible habits), diseases, fear of poisonous species, and victimisation of evil ‘grahas’, natural mishaps like cylones, earthquakes and floods and all such unfortunate experiences. I greet Sadasiva who is the embodiment of all Tatvas and their interpretation, the Creator, Preserver and Destroyer of all the Worlds, the unique witness of existence, the Donor, Sin Remover, the epitome of Propitiousness, the Nirguna, the Unparalelled, Nirakar, Niraabhas, Niramaya, Nishprapancha, Nishkalanka, Nidvandhya, Nissanga, Nirmala, Gati Sunya, Nithya Rupa, Nithya Vaibhava Sampanna, Anupama Iswarya, Adhara Sunya, Nithya, Shuddha Buddha, Paripurna, Sachhidanandaghana, Adviteeya, Parama Shanta, Prakashamaya, and Teja Swarupa. Hey! Rudra, Maha Roudra, Bhadraavataar, Duhkhadavagni vidarana, Maha Bharava, Kaala Bharava, Kalpanta Bhairava, and Kapaala Maalaadhari. Hey, Wearer of Khatvanga, Khatga, Dhala, Paasha, Ankusha, Damaru, Shula, Dhanush, Baana, Gada, Shakti, Bhidipaala, Thomar, Mushal, Mudgar, Pattisha, Parashu, Parigha, Bhushundi, Shataghni, Chakra such other frightful weapons! Hey, Mukhadamshtra karaala, Vikata Attahaasya visphaarita Brahmaandala mandala, Nagendra kundala, Nagendravalaya, Nagendracharmadhara, Mritunjaya, Triambaka,Tripurantaka, Viruupaksha, Visweswara, Viswarupa, Vrishavaahana, Vidyubhushana and Vishvatomukha.You guard me, burn off fear of my death, demolish my Apamrityu and my fear of external and internal diseases, shield me from ‘Arishatvargas’or the Six Enemies of Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada and Matsara ; tear down my terror of Rakshasas, Bhutaas, Kushmandas, Betalas, Brahma Raakshasas and such other Kshudra Shaktis. Oh Lord, equip me against Naraka Bhaya (Terror of Hell), Kshudha Trishna (hunger and thirst), and apprehensions. Victory to You Bhagavan! Do strengthen my physique, mind and Soul and insulate me from all possible risks of life with this Parama Shakti Maha Siva Kavacha. [Essence of Skanda Purana] K RAJARAM IRS 24 11 23 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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