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Sri Senkamalavalli Thayar (aka) Sri Mahalakshmi (aka) Periya Piratti Sevai at ShanguChakra Home during Aadi (Tamil Solar Calendar Month) Puja and Aradhana. The accompanying Krithi sung during the Thirumanjanam of Sri Alamelumanga of Thiruchanoor "Ksheerabdhi Kanyakaku" is rendered by Pudukkotai Brothers. Lakshmi (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी lakṣmī, Hindi pronunciation: [ˈləkʂ.miː]) is the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity (both material and spiritual), light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage; and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. Goddess Mahalakshmi is called as Shri because she is endowed with six auspicious and divine qualities or Gunas and also because she is the source of strength even to Lord Narayana. She is the consort of Vishnu and married Rama (in her incarnation as Sita) and Krishna (as Radha and later Rukmini). Mahalakshmi's presence is also found on Lord Sri Venkateswara (at Tirumala) or Vishnu's chest, at the heart. Lakshmi is the embodiment of love, from which devotion to God or Bhakti flows from. It is through Love/Bhakti or Lakshmi that the atma or soul is able to reach God or Vishnu. Lakshmi plays a special role as the mediator between her husband Lord Vishnu and his worldly devotees. While Vishnu is often conceived of as a stern, easily-perturbed patriarch, Lakshmi represents a more soothing, warm and approachable mother figure who willingly intervenes in the lives of devotees on his behalf. Often, it is Lakshmi who acts as the ...
Sri Rukmini-Satyabhama Sahita Sri Vidya Rajagopalan (Krishna as Cowherd) at ShanguChakra Home. The accompanying Sanskrit composition "Radha Mukha Kamalam" in Kapi Raaga is composed by Sri Papanasam Sivan and rendered by Smt E. Gayathri. Papanasam Sivan (Tamil: பாபநாசம் சிவன்) (September 26, 1890 - October 10, 1973) was a prominent composer of Carnatic music and a singer. A famous composer, Sivan was also known as Tamil Thyagayya. Using Classical South Indian as a base, Sivan created numerous hits popularised by MK Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and MS Subbulakshmi. Papanasam Sivan's early years were spent in the Travancore area of Kerala where the kings patronised fine arts. He was born in the district of Thanjavur, which was home to the illustrious musical trinity of Carnatic music. His given name was Ramaiya. In 1897, when Ramaiya was just 7, his father died. His mother Yogambal, along with her sons, left Thanjavur and moved to Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, where her brother-in-law was a Ramayana Sastri in the renowned Padmanabha Swamy Temple. At Thiruvananthapuam, Ramaiya learned Malayalam and Sanskrit and later earned a degree in grammar. In spite of his deep knowledge of music, Papanasam Sivan was more interested in the devotional aspect of music. He preferred to sing devotional songs and encouraged other singers take part in sessions of devotional music with him. Papanasam Sivan was a regular in all the major temple festivals in South India with his devotional ...
Sri Devadhirajan Perumal (Vishnau) Sevai @ ShanguChakra Home during Aani Moolam Utsavam. The accompanying Bhajan is "Dashavatara" which extols the virtues of 10 Avatars of Vishnu and is renedered by Smt. Usha Saethuraman. Narrates Krishna to Arjuna : Whenever Dharma, or the situation of law and order, is endangered on this world, I incarnate onto this world to re establish Dharma, law and order, and to protect the Sadhus or saints and to destroy the evil elements of the society. - Bhagavat Gita The Avatar concept is a corner stone in Hindu philosophy. Avatar is a descent or a direct incarnation of God to ascent the mankind. Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the supreme God by Vaishnavite Community. According to the Vishnu Sahasranama Lord Vishnu is the master of the past, present and future. He is also the creator, destroyer and sustainer of the Universe. The color of Vishnu resembles to that of the clouds and he has four arms each holding a lotus, a mace, conch and chakra. The Bhagavad Gita has description of him in his Vishvarupa where he gives darshan to Arjun, one of the Pandavas. The concept of Dashavatar (Ten Avatars) has tremendous significance even in today's jet age. Evil has been present at all stages in the evolution of mankind and the Dashavatar in a way brings out this evolution through the triumph of good over evil. The most famous of the divine incarnations of Lord Vishnu are Rama, whose life is depicted in the Ramayana, and Krishna, whose life is depicted in ...
Compilation of ShanguChakra's Home Utsava Divyamangala Vigraham (Kannanin Mugangal) of Sri Krishna (Venugopal) Alangaram/Upacharam photographs. The accompanying song in Tamil is "Katrinilae Varum Geetham" from the Tamil Movie 'Meera", Circa 1945. It was originally sung by Bharat Ratna MS Subbulakshmi who acted as "Meera" in the movie. The music was composed by Sri SV Venkataraman. Over the years many musicians have sung the MS Subbulakshmi version without any changes. The current rendition by Mambalam Sisters follows the original style with its nuances intact. Mirabai (मीराबाई) (c.1498-c.1547CE) (alternate orthographies: Meera; Mira; Meera Bai) was an aristocratic Hindu mystical singer and devotee of Krishna from Rajasthan, India and one of the most significant figures of the Sant tradition of the Vaishnava Bhakti Movement. Some 12-1300 prayerful songs or bhajans attributed to her are popular throughout India and have been published in several translations worldwide. In the bhakti tradition, they are in passionate praise of Krishna. Details of her life, which has been the subject of several films, are pieced together from her poetry and stories recounted by her community and are of debatable historical authenticity, particularly those that connect her with the later Tansen. On the other hand, the traditions that make her a disciple of Ravidas who disputed with Rupa Goswami are consonant with the usual account of her life. A Bhajan is any type of Indian devotional ...
Compilation of various Utsava Archa Murthis at ShanguChakra Home during various religious festivities. The accompanying Sanskrit poem in Carnatic Ragamalika is "Dasavatara Gita Govinda" by Jayadeva Kavi and is rendered by Bharat Ratna Smt. MS Subbulakshmi. Jayadeva was a Sanskrit poet, who lived in what is now Orissa, India circa 1200 AD. He is most known for his composition, the epic poem Gita Govinda, which depicts the divine love of the Hindu deity Krishna and his consort, Radha, and is considered an important text in the Bhakti movement of Hinduism. Jayadeva was instrumental in popularizing the Dasavatara, the ten incarnations of Vishnu in another composition, Dasakritikrite. Furthermore, the classic Tribhangi (three-fold) posture of Krishna playing the flute gained popularity due to him. The Gita Govinda is the best known composition of Jayadeva. It is a lyrical poetry that is organized into twelve chapters. Each chapter is further sub-divided into twenty four divisions called Prabandhas. The prabandhas contain couplets grouped into eights, called Ashtapadis. Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (16 September, 1916--11 December, 2004), also known as MS, was a renowned Carnatic vocalist. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.[1] She is the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award, Asia's highest civilian award, in 1974 with the citation reading "Exacting purists acknowledge Srimati MS ...
Sudarsanavalli-Vijayavalli Samedha Sri Chakrapani (Sudarshana Chakra) Sevai at ShanguChakra's Home. The Utsava Idol Sri Chakrapani has Eight Arms instead of the traditional Four. The accompanying Hymn in Sanskrit is 'Vishnu Bhujangaprayaatha Stotram" rendered by Smt. Gayathri Girish. It praises the glory of Lord Vishnu. Chakrapani Temple is a Vishnu temple located in a serene and religious environment in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India. The prime deity is Chakraraja, a form of Lord Vishnu adorned with Sudharshana Chakra. The temple structure is superb with amazingly designed Gopurams and structures. It is a real specimen of ancient South Indian architectural brilliance. One important feature of this temple is the Vilva (Bilwa) archana, an offer presented to the main deity. Typically this offer is made to hiva, but in this temple this offer can be made to Lord Vishnu. This temple is considered to be one of the most important Vishnu temples in South India, along with Srirangam and Tirupati. Seven of the Alwars sang the glories of this temple. Lord Chakrapani is the presiding Deity of the temple. The images of Chakrapani with eight arms and Sudarshanavalli Thayar with a gracious visage are inspiring. Brahma, Surya and Agni are depicted as worshipping the Lord. According to legend, Surya once competed with Vishnu to decide who was brighter. Vishnu appeared in the form of a Chakra and put down the pride of Surya. Like Shiva, Lord Chakrapani has a third eye on His forehead ...
Sri Ubhayanachimar's Samedha Maayakoothan (Sriman Narayanan) Sevai at ShanguChakra Home. The accompanying song consists of three parts (Azhwar Paasuram, Narayana Divya Namam Krithi & Mangalam). The Krithi portion is composed by Sri Papanasam Sivan and rendered by Smt. MS Subbulakshmi in Raaga "Mohanam". Madurai Shanmukhavadivu Subbulakshmi (16 September, 1916--11 December, 2004), also known as MS, was a renowned Carnatic vocalist. She was the first musician ever to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.[1] She is the first Indian musician to receive the Ramon Magsaysay award, Asia's highest civilian award, in 1974 with the citation reading "Exacting purists acknowledge Srimati MS Subbulakshmi as the leading exponent of classical and semi-classical songs in the Karnataka tradition of South India." Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had this to say about MS.Subbulakshmi- "Who am I, a mere Prime Minister before a Queen, a Queen of Music ". Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan termed her Suswaralakshmi (the goddess of the perfect note), and Kishori Amonkar labeled her the ultimate eighth note or Aathuvaan Sur, which is above the seven notes basic to all music. The great national leader and poet Sarojini Naidu called her "Nightingale of India". Her many famous renditions of bhajans include the chanting of Bhaja Govindam, Vishnu sahasranama (1000 names of Vishnu), Hari Tuma Haro and the Venkateswara Suprabhatam (musical hymns to awaken Lord Balaji early in the morning ...
Telugu Kanakadhara Stotram with Scripts
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Lalitha Sahasranama sthothram sung by Mrs. Bhamidipati Sarada Pakala. This is dedicated to my father Bhamidipati V. Subbarayudu and my mother Bhamidipati V. Subbalakshmi.
English Translation by Ramesh Krishnakumar, to the mesmerising rendering by the great carnatic singer, the late MSSubbulakshmi. One of the most sacred and commonly chanted hymns in Hinduism, the Vishnu sahasranama as found in the Mahabharata is the most popular version of the 1000 names of Vishnu. Written by the great Sage Vyasa, the hymn describes the answers to core questions on the easiest and best means by which mankind can attain lasting happiness, peace of mind, and relief from all bondage and sorrows. The answer is to contemplate on the universal super soul the cause of all causes and understand the connectedness, the relation between the soul and the supersoul. This will remove your illusions, fears, anxiety. Chanting and perceiving the different forms of Vishnu connects you to the boundless potential that exists in the universe of which we are part of. The chants are in the anustup meter and is said to give great benefits leading to success in this life .
English Translation by Ramesh Krishnakumar, to the mesmerising rendering by the great carnatic singer, the late MSSubbulakshmi. One of the most sacred and commonly chanted hymns in Hinduism, the Vishnu sahasranama as found in the Mahabharata is the most popular version of the 1000 names of Vishnu. Written by the great Sage Vyasa, the hymn describes the answers to core questions on the easiest and best means by which mankind can attain lasting happiness, peace of mind, and relief from all bondage and sorrows. The answer is to contemplate on the universal super soul the cause of all causes and understand the connectedness, the relation between the soul and the supersoul. This will remove your illusions, fears, anxiety. Chanting and perceiving the different forms of Vishnu connects you to the boundless potential that exists in the universe of which we are part of. The chants are in the anustup meter and is said to give great benefits leading to success in this life .
English Translation by Ramesh Krishnakumar, to the mesmerising rendering by the great carnatic singer, the late MSSubbulakshmi. One of the most sacred and commonly chanted hymns in Hinduism, the Vishnu sahasranama as found in the Mahabharata is the most popular version of the 1000 names of Vishnu. Written by the great Sage Vyasa, the hymn describes the answers to core questions on the easiest and best means by which mankind can attain lasting happiness, peace of mind, and relief from all bondage and sorrows. The answer is to contemplate on the universal super soul the cause of all causes and understand the connectedness, the relation between the soul and the supersoul. This will remove your illusions, fears, anxiety. Chanting and perceiving the different forms of Vishnu connects you to the boundless potential that exists in the universe of which we are part of. The chants are in the anustup meter and is said to give great benefits leading to success in this life .
English Translation by Ramesh Krishnakumar, to the mesmerising rendering by the great carnatic singer, the late MSSubbulakshmi. One of the most sacred and commonly chanted hymns in Hinduism, the Vishnu sahasranama as found in the Mahabharata is the most popular version of the 1000 names of Vishnu. Written by the great Sage Vyasa, the hymn describes the answers to core questions on the easiest and best means by which mankind can attain lasting happiness, peace of mind, and relief from all bondage and sorrows. The answer is to contemplate on the universal super soul the cause of all causes and understand the connectedness, the relation between the soul and the supersoul. This will remove your illusions, fears, anxiety. Chanting and perceiving the different forms of Vishnu connects you to the boundless potential that exists in the universe of which we are part of. The chants are in the anustup meter and is said to give great benefits leading to success in this life .
Lord Visnu's 1000 Holy Names. We offer a free book with all the mantras, please visit our website to download: www.esotericteaching.org We also offer courses and education in scriptural knowledge from the Vedas. Visit our website for more information: www.esotericteaching.org With Love, Uddhava dāsa
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esotericteaching.org Śrī Viṣṇusahasranāma means "The Thousand Beautiful Holy Names of God." Get the book so you can chant along j.mp Śrī Viṣṇusahasranāma is a classic from the ancient Vedic literature of India. This Sanskrit literature is unequaled in all the world for its detailed spiritual wisdom and ontological knowledge, and for its wealth of knowledge of the soul, the Lord and their eternal spiritual relationship. This knowledge is presented in highly condensed form in Śrī Viṣṇusahasranāma, which refers to a tremendous background of esoteric knowledge collectively known as the Esoteric Teaching of the Vedas. This knowledge is especially contained in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, or Bhagavata-Purāṇa, the history of the interactions between the Lord and His intimate devotees since very ancient times. Each Holy Name of the Lord refers a story narrated in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, which is the cream of the ancient Vedic literature, composed of 18000 verses of exquisite transcendental Sanskrit poetry. The soundtrack is by the late Carnatic classical and devotional singer MS Subbalakshmi of Madurai. We add the translation by David Bruce Hughes (Gaurahari Dāsānudās Bābājī), the spiritual master of Esoteric Teaching Seminars. You can read, download or purchase a hard copy of the complete work at bit.ly Video production thanks to Marino Klisovic.
Sri Mahalakshmi Puja (Periya Pirati) at ShanguChakra's Home. The accompanying devotional song is "Paluku Thenala Talli Pavalinchenu" composed by Sri Annamacharya (for Alamelumanga) and rendered by Priya Sisters.ShanguChakra's home ashram is devoted to worship of Sriman Narayana according to Thenkalai Iyengar Sect and the teachings of Sri Manavalamamuni and Vedanta who is also known as Devaperumal or Varavaramuni. It is operated out of a ShanguChakra's home in small basement space. All Alangarams are done by Shanguchakra. Daily rituals and kainkariyams are performed for the Lord including all auspicious events.
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This is one of the 1000 Songs written by Kavingnar Sri NakaSundaram, of Ritanbara Jnana Sabha, New Delhi for Sri Lalitha Sahasranama - Music by Sri Kamakshi Mandali, Kumbakonam.
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Shri Venkateshwara Stotram. Lyrics 1. Kamalakucha choochuka kunkumatho Niyatharunitha thula neelathano Kamalayatha lochana lokapathe Vijayeebhava Venkata saila pathe 2. Sacha dhurmukha shanmukha panchamukha Pramuka khila daivatha mouli mane Saranagatha vathsala saranidhe Paripalayamam vrisha saila pathe 3. Athivela thaya thava durvishahai Ranuvela Kruthairaparada sathai Paritham thvaritham vrisha saila pathe Paraya krupaya paripahi Hare 4. Adhi venkata saila mudara mather Janatha bimatha dhika danarathath Paradeva thaya gathi than nigamai Kamaladayithtan na param kalaye 5. Kalavenu rava vasa gopa vadhu Sathakoti vrithath smara koti samath Prathi valla vikabhimathath sukhadhath Vasudeva suthanna paramkalaye 6. Abhi rama gunakara dasarathe Jagadeka danurdhara dheeramathe Raghunayaka Rama Ramesa vibho Varadho bhava deva daya jaladhe 7. Avaneethanaya kamaneeyakaram Rajaneechara charu mukhamburuham Rajaneechara raja thamo mihiram Mahaneeyamaham Raghuramamaye 8. Sumukham Suhrudam Sulabham sukhadam Swanujam cha Sukhayamamogh Saram Apahaya Raghudwaha manyamaham Na kathnchana kanchana jathu bhaje 9. Vinaa Venkatesham nanatho nanatha Sadaa Venkatesham smarami smarami Hare Venkatesha Praseeda Praseeda Priyam Venkatesha Prayachha Prayachha 10. Aham doorathasthe padamboja yugma Pranamechaya gathya sevam karomi Sakruthsevaya nithyasevapalam thvam Prayachha prayachha prabho Venkatesha 11. Agnanina maya doshaana seshan vihithan Hare Kshamasvathm kshamasvathvam Seshasailasikhamane
Lalita Sahasranama 1 of 3 Music by TS Ranganathan "Lalita sahasranama is a sacred Hindu text for the worshippers of the Goddess Lalita Devi, ie the Divine Mother, in the form of her and the male gods' feminine power, Shakti. Lalita is the Goddess of bliss, an epithet for Parvati. Etymologically, "Lalita" means "She Who Plays". It is supposedly one of the most complete stotras, one need only recite it to gain total salvation." For more info: en.wikipedia.org Shree Lalitaa sahasranaama stotram Text The famous Lalita sahasranama Stotra can be found in the Brahmanda Purana. It was given to the great Rishi Agastya by Lord Hayagriva, an incarnation of Lord Vishhnu. Agastya was dismayed with the ignorance and the pleasure seeking lives of people and worshipped Devi Kamakshi at Kanchi, one of the most revered Devi Shakti peethas, for a solution to uplift the masses. Lord Hayagriva appeared before agastya and advised him that the worship of the Devi with the Lalita Sahasranama stotra is the best way to attain both spiritual and material upliftment. We have given the Lilita Sahasranama stotra here with word to word meaning. www.astrojyoti.com Benefits of listening/reciting: There has been no stotra equal in merit to this, nor is there ever to be one such. This stotra causes all disease to subside and confers all prosperity. It averts untimely death, avoids timely death, removes the pain caused by fever and confers longevity. The accumulated sins, of him who repeats at least a ...
Lalita Sahasranama 1 of 3 Chanted by TS Ranganathan "Lalita sahasranama is a sacred Hindu text for the worshippers of the Goddess Lalita Devi, ie the Divine Mother, in the form of her and the male gods' feminine power, Shakti. Lalita is the Goddess of bliss, an epithet for Parvati. Etymologically, "Lalita" means "She Who Plays". It is supposedly one of the most complete stotras, one need only recite it to gain total salvation." For more info: en.wikipedia.org The famous Lalita sahasranama Stotra can be found in the Brahmanda Purana. It was given to the great Rishi Agastya by Lord Hayagriva, an incarnation of Lord Vishhnu. Agastya was dismayed with the ignorance and the pleasure seeking lives of people and worshipped Devi Kamakshi at Kanchi, one of the most revered Devi Shakti peethas, for a solution to uplift the masses. Lord Hayagriva appeared before agastya and advised him that the worship of the Devi with the Lalita Sahasranama stotra is the best way to attain both spiritual and material upliftment. We have given the Lilita Sahasranama stotra here with word to word meaning. www.astrojyoti.com Benefits of listening/reciting: There has been no stotra equal in merit to this, nor is there ever to be one such. This stotra causes all disease to subside and confers all prosperity. It averts untimely death, avoids timely death, removes the pain caused by fever and confers longevity. The accumulated sins, of him who repeats at least a single name of this secret Sahasranama, are ...
Whoever listens to these thousand names of Bhagwaan Hari, or himself praises the Lord with these names, never attains misfortune, nor here and neither in future. - Bheeshama Pitamah to Yudhishthira - Srimad Maha Bharata Sri Vishnu Sahasranama - Part 1 of 2 Sri Vishnu Sahasrana as found in Mahabharat - By Bhagwaan Vyaas Muni, Narated by Sri Bheesham Pitamah to Yudhishthir. (Thousand Names of Lord Hari)
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