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We, people of present decade, are greatly in need of an effective guide to light. We are groping. We see only problems everywhere and no solutions are to be found anywhere. We don’t know which way to turn, what course to adopt and how to move towards a better state of things. Therefore, our life is filled with restlessness, unhappiness and complication.

Millenniums have passed. Great personalities have stepped in this earth leaving their footsteps behind. Krishna, Jesus, Allah, Buddha, to name a few, whom we consider embodiment of Supreme God. They have descended to earth not to live their personal life, but to teach the people the solution to end their sufferings (that have arisen due to ignorance), to pass on some message, or to accomplish some task through the beholder, in the style of a playful drama (which is also called leela in Hinduism). Their teachings are all recorded or written in the form of scripture, or are being remembered or revised in the form of Smriti by great Sages from time to time. Grasping of even a single instruction with honest heart and full faith can help us to cross the ocean of sins, and take us one step further to the state of liberation (release from the bondage of worldly existence).

We, being in Kali Yuga, think that the present life is the only life we will live. Only the scriptures teach us the true knowledge that we live according to our Karma (action). We all are sinners at the time of our birth, and become virtuous only by performing right action while we are still living. If we fail to do so, then we die being a sinner. The life that comes next, is even more troublesome than previous one. Virtuous action leads to a happier life whereas sinful action leads to a miserable life. Liberation is not possible unless all the sins are balanced by equal amount of virtue, because, the nature always remains in balanced state.

But what is a virtue? Which path gives us better life and liberation? The answer is simple. Truth is one, paths are many. There is no such single path that leads to a better life (or finally liberation). The path of yoga and meditation, the path of wisdom, and the path of selfless service, all these helps to increase our consciousness and are equally valuable. True meditation can be achieved only by being detached from this materialistic world and enjoying in the blissful Atman (self) that is within, wisdom can be achieved by studying the scriptures or following the instructions of an illumined teacher (Guru), selfless service can be done by helping the needed people without expecting anything as a reward, and many other paths are there such as being devoted to God by studying deeds and glories of God, doing Bhaktis, chanting Mantras, and so on. Following atleast one of these paths sincerely is enough for crossing this miserable world.

All the incarnations are from the same God, all the religions take us to the same God, and therefore I respect all religions and their corresponding deities. But, since I was born in Hinduism society, I love Hinduism religion more than anything. Also, everything I have learnt till now is from Hinduism Scriptures, my family, and Hindu Gurus only. And I don’t know much about other religions. So I love my religion and respect other religions, as I love my family and respect my relatives. This is the reason I have made this blog regarding Hinduism alone.

There may be many people who want to know about Hindu Gods, their divine plays, their glories, deeds, and teachings, but are not able to study them due to various reasons. The teachings of sacred scriptures may not be available everywhere, or people may find it difficult to afford individual scriptures and books related to the glories of God. Also no website till now provides the facility of studying the original Sanskrit verses along with their meaning, organized in distinct and clearer way for the readers. So, in order to help people to some extent, I have started writing this blog. I may not be able to include the detail information on anything, but I will try my best to not miss the main point. The rest depends upon the understanding and research of the users.

Most of these contents are typed manually using the help of old sacred books (available in my home). Also, information from other sites have been used as the reference. I have focused mainly on divine teachings, prayers and Stotras, while giving only brief details on other subject matters.

The contents of this blog not only help those desirous people and myself, but also helps to preserve the valuable words of scriptures, and teachings of enlightened Gurus, forever, at least in this blog.

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This blog is created as a self interest for the welfare of every Hindus, or anyone interested, including myself for learning purposes. So copying or replicating the contents of this blog with the motive of earning is strictly prohibited.

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Sri Hari Stotram

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Sri Hari Stotram: Mantra with Meaning Sri Hari Stotram is a hymn in the praise of Lord Hari (Vishnu), composed by Swami Brahmananda, one of the great ascetics. Regular recitation of this octet ends the miseries of birth and old age, and the devotee would reach the abode of Hari, which is free from pain and sufferings. Composed By: Swami Brahmananda Lord Vishnu Play the music, and sing the stotra along with it ॥ श्री—हरी—स्तोत्रम् ॥ जगज्जाल-पालं कचत्कण्ठ-मालं शरच्चन्द्र-भालं महा-दैत्य-कालम् । नभो-नीलकायं दुरावारमायं सुपद्मा-सहायं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ।।१।। I adore Lord Hari, Who is the protector of the world, Who is adorned with shining garland on His neck, Who has a forehead radiant like the autumn-moon, Who is the destroyer of dreadful demons, Who is blue hued like the sky, Whose Maya (illusions) are invincible, and Who is with His consort Padma (Lakshmi), I adore Him. सदाम्भोधि-वासं गलत्पुष्प-हासं जगत्सन्निवासं शता-दित्य-भासम् । गदा-चक्र...
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Shri Rajarajeshwari Ashtakam

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Shri Rajarajeshwari Ashtakam: Mantra with Meaning The Goddesses in Hinduism are depicted as the motherhood of God. She is the transforming power behind the sustaining power of the God. Goddess Rajarajeshwari, also known as Amba, or Parvati, or Durga, is the wife (consort) of Lord Shiva and exists in various divine forms. She is the most splendid form of the Cosmic Mother. She is the Royal Divine Queen of all Kings (Rajarajeshwari), the merciful protecting energy of the Cosmos. She is care, love, mercy and grace intensified. Two of Her most powerful and excellent forms are Durga (Goddess beyond reach) and Kali (Goddess of destruction). According to the Puranas, She is engrossed in the creation of the Universe through Brahma, She sustains the creation through Vishnu and She also annihilates the creation through Shiva. She is the One performing the actions through the Gods. The scriptures describe Her to be seated on a Simhasana pose, upon Lord Sadashiva (the Cosmic Consciousne...
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Suvarnamala Stuti

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Suvarnamala Stuti: Mantra with Meaning Suvarnamala Stuti is a hymn of praise for Lord Shiva consisting of 50 verses, composed by Adi Shankaracharya. The first half of each verse sings the glory of Lord Shiva, whereas the last half is about surrendering to His divine feet. Adi Shankara has praised Lord Shiva as the eternally auspicious God, Who is the consort of Parvati (the Divine Mother), and Who is always peaceful and the source of all happiness. Recitation of this stotra on a regular basis fulfils one's needs, purifies the mind and helps to cross the miseries of this worldly existence. Composed By: Adi Shankaracharya Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha Play the music, and sing the stotra along with it. The verses with blue background is the short version of the Stotra (as per the audio). ॥ सुवर्णमालास्तुतिः ॥ अथ कथमपि मद्रसनां त्वद्गुणलेशैर्विशोधयामि विभो । साम्ब सदाशिव शम्भो शङ्कर शरणं मे तव चरणयुगम् ॥१॥ O Lord, I shall, even though with di...
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Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram

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Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram: Mantra with Meaning Shatpadi Stotram is a glorious composition of Shri Adi Shankaracharya that is soaked in the devotion of the Lord Vishnu and prayer to His lotus feet for getting liberation from this worldly existence. While Shri Shankara’s poetic genius is expressed in the style, his benevolence is evident in each word that is a precise instruction to us for the purification of the mind. Composed By: Adi Shankaracharya Shri Vishnu Play the music, and sing the stotra along with it ॥ श्री विष्णुषट्पदी स्तोत्रम् ॥ अविनय-मपनय विष्णो दमय मनः शमय विषय-मृग-तृष्णाम् । भूतदयां विस्तारय तारय संसार-सागरतः ।। १ ।। O Vishnu! Leading away from egoism, fill my mind with peace and destroy the enduring greed for desires. Expand my mind with compassion for all beings, and help me cross the ocean of worldly existence (rebirth). दिव्यधुनी-मकरन्दे परिमल-परिभोग-सच्चिदानन्दे । श्रीपति-पदारविन्दे भव-भय-खेदच्छिदे वन्दे ।। २ ।। I s...
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Krishna Ashtakam

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Krishna Ashtakam: Mantra with Meaning Sri Krishna Ashtakam is a stotram or hymn, addressed to Lord Krishna, consisting of 8 fold sloka, composed by Adi Shankaracharya. In this stotram, Lord Krishna is being saluted again and again describing his beauty and glory. Being surrounded by hemp flowers and shining in various garlands, having curly hair and full-blown lotus eye, Lord Krishna is praised as the world teacher. This eightfold sloka, if recited every morning, destroys the sins done in millions of births, so says the great Guru Adi Shankara. Composed By: Adi Shankaracharya Lord Krishna with Radha Play the music, and sing the stotra along with it ॥ कृष्णाष्टकम् ॥ वसुदॆवसुतं दॆवं कंस-चाणूर-मर्दनम् । दॆवकी-परमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दॆ जगद्गुरुम् ॥१॥ Salutations to the world teacher Krishna, Who is the son of Vasudeva and God Himself, Who killed Kamsa and Chanura, and Who is the source of great joy to Devaki. अतसी-पुष्प-संकाशं हार-नूपुर-शॊभि...
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