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Stotras
स्तोत्र
Traditional hymns, prayers and devotional compositions with meanings and explanations.
Ganesha Bhujangam
श्री गणेश भुजङ्गम्
A rhythmic Bhujanga-prayāta stuti in nine verses — from the dancing, bell-adorned Lord to the imperishable Om-syllable Brahman.
Nirvana Shatkam
निर्वाणषट्कम्
Adi Shankara's six verses of non-dual self-realisation — 'Chidananda-rupah Shivo'ham'.
Aditya Hridayam
आदित्यहृदयम्
The hymn to the Sun taught by Agastya to Rama in the Ramayana — complete verse-by-verse text.
Bhaja Govindam
भजगोविन्दम्
Adi Shankara's call to seek Govinda and discern the impermanent — opening verses.
Shiva Panchakshara Stotram
शिवपञ्चाक्षरस्तोत्रम्
Adi Shankara's hymn on the five syllables 'na-ma-shi-va-ya' of Shiva — full text with meaning.
Ashta Lakshmi Stotram
अष्टलक्ष्मी स्तोत्रम्
Eight-verse Sanskrit hymn invoking Goddess Lakshmi in Her eight cosmic manifestations.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
महिषासुर मर्दिनी स्तोत्रम्
A rhythmic and highly energetic 21-verse Sanskrit poem praising Goddess Durga as the slayer of the buffalo demon Mahishasura, celebrating her cosmic power, beauty, and protective grace.
Guru Stotram
गुरुस्तोत्रम्
Verses in praise of the Guru — 'Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu' and 'Akhandamandalakaram'.
Sri Lalita Sahasranama
श्रीललिता सहस्रनाम स्तोत्रम्
The thousand names of Sri Lalita Tripura Sundari from the Brahmanda Purana — full Devanagari text with IAST transliteration.
Shiva Tandava Stotram
शिव ताण्डव स्तोत्रम्
The powerful hymn to Shiva attributed to Ravana, praising his cosmic dance.
Ganesha Pancharatnam
गणेश पञ्चरत्नम्
A five-verse hymn to Ganesha attributed to Adi Shankaracharya.
Shiva Ashtakam
शिवाष्टकम्
An eight-verse hymn honoring Lord Shiva as the supreme primeval cause and grantor of boons to Brahma, Indra, and Vishnu, celebrating his auspicious, compassionate, and transcendental forms.
Ganesha Pancharatnam · The Five-Jewel Hymn
श्री गणेश पञ्चरत्नम्
The five-verse jewel-hymn traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya — dense with imagery of the modaka-holding, mouse-riding, obstacle-removing Lord.
Sankatnashana Ganesha Stotram · The 12 Names
सङ्कटनाशन गणेश स्तोत्रम्
The twelve sacred names of Ganesha as taught by Narada — recited to remove obstacles and grant every worthy attainment.
Gananayaka Ashtakam · Eight Verses to the Lord of Ganas
गणनायकाष्टकम्
The 'Ekadantam Mahakayam' recension — eight verses to the golden-hued, wide-eyed, munja-girdled Lord who removes every obstacle.
Jagannathashtakam
जगन्नाथाष्टकम्
A hymn to Jagannatha of Puri — 'may the Lord of the universe be the object of my sight'.
Krishnashtakam
कृष्णाष्टकम्
Eight verses adoring Krishna as Jagadguru — 'Vasudeva-sutam Devam'.
Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotram
द्वादशज्योतिर्लिङ्गस्तोत्रम्
A hymn naming the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva, recited for their remembrance.
Kanakadhara Stotram
कनकधारास्तोत्रम्
Adi Shankara's hymn to Lakshmi that is said to have showered gold — principal verses.
Devi Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram
देव्यपराधक्षमापनस्तोत्रम्
Adi Shankara's hymn seeking the Mother's forgiveness for all shortcomings — principal verses.
Annapurna Stotram
अन्नपूर्णास्तोत्रम्
Adi Shankara's hymn to Annapurna, the Mother who bestows nourishment — principal verses.
Madhurashtakam
मधुराष्टकम्
A sweet eight-verse hymn to Krishna by Vallabhacharya, on his all-pervading sweetness.
Ramaraksha Stotram
श्रीरामरक्षास्तोत्रम्
A protective hymn to Rama composed by the sage Budha Kaushika.
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
महालक्ष्मी अष्टकम्
An eight-verse hymn to Mahalakshmi from the Padma Purana.
Hanuman Chalisa
हनुमान चालीसा
The forty-verse hymn to Hanuman composed by Tulsidas, with context.
Lingashtakam
लिंगाष्टकम्
A traditional eight-verse hymn in praise of the Shivalinga, with meaning.
Sri Kala Bhairavashtakam
श्री कालभैरवाष्टकम्
A powerful eight-verse hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya honoring Kala Bhairava, the fierce guardian manifestation of Lord Shiva who rules over time, dissolves karmic debts, and protects the sacred city of Kashi.
Narmadashtakam
श्री नर्मदाष्टकम्
A sacred eight-verse hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya honoring the holy river Narmada, revered for washing away karmic sins and granting spiritual liberation.
Devi Kavacham
देवी कवचम्
The Devi Kavacham ('armour of the Goddess') is the first anga recited before the Durga Saptashati. Revealed by Brahma to Markandeya, its verses invoke the Navadurga and the many fo
Kilaka Stotram
कीलक स्तोत्रम्
The Kilaka Stotram ('the bolt') is the third anga, with Shiva as its rishi. It 'unlocks' the full fruit of the Saptashati recitation for the sincere devotee.
Argala Stotram
अर्गला स्तोत्रम्
The Argala Stotram is the second anga of the Saptashati paath. Sage Vishnu is its rishi; each verse ends with the beloved refrain rupam dehi jayam dehi yasho dehi dvisho jahi — 'gr
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