stotraratnam continued.

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Respected members,

Excuse me for the short break i have taken.The slokhas 33 to 40 in

yamunaa's stotraratna has the following as its essence :-

 

1.The Description of the Divine form of lord Naarayana in absolute and

relative terms i.e The form in some slokhas is directly outlined and praised

and in some slokhas reference is made to the form thro' similies like

blooming lotus, the moon and thro' mother Lakshmi herself.

2.An introduction to Lakshmi and her transcendental qualities befitting our

Lord and an reference to Vaikunta itself thro' Sri Adisesha along with his

mode of service to the lord.

 

Slokha 33 :-

 

Cakaasatam jyaa-kina-karkasaih subhaih

caturbhiraajaanu-vilambibhir-bhujaih;

priy'aavatamso'tpala-karna-bhuusana-

slath'aalkaa-bandha-vimarda-samsibhih.

 

Who shines with four auspicious arms which reach the knees, and have the

rough scars of the bow-string,and which speak of their contact with the

crest-lily, the ear-ornament and the loose curls of the braid of your

Beloved.

 

Slokha 34:-

 

Udagra-piin'aamsa-vilambi-kundala-

alakaavalii-bandhura-kambu-kandharam;

mukha-sriyaa nyak-krta-puurna-nirmala-

amrt'aamsu-bimb'aamburuho'jjvala-sriyam.

 

Whose conch like neck is adorned with curls of hair and ear-rings hanging

over the high and large shoulders, and by the lustrous beauty of whose face

the brilliant splendour of the spotless moon and the blooming lotus are put

to shame.

 

Slokha 35:-

 

Prabuddha-mugdh'aambuja-caaru-locanam

savibhrama-bhruulatam ujjval'aadharam;

suci-smitam komala-gandam unnasam

lalaata-paryanta-vilambhit'aalakam.

 

Who has eyes charming like the petals of a fresh and full-blown

lotus,gracious creeper like brows,shining lips,pleasent smile,soft cheeks,

prominent nose,and curls hanging upto the forehead.

 

slokha 36 :-

 

sphurat-kiriit'aangada-haara-kanthikaa-

maniindra-kaancii-guna-nuupur'-aadibhih;

rathaanga-sankh'aasi gadaaa-dhanur-varaih

lasat-tulasyaa-vanamaalayo'jjvalam.

 

who is handsome with a shining diadem,bracelets,garland of

pearls,necklace,the kaustubha gem,anklets etc,and with

discus,conch,sword,mace,the excellent bow and a chaplet of beautiful

fragrant tulasi.

 

slokha 37 :-

 

Cakartha yasyaa bhavanam bhujaantaram

tava priyam dhaama yadiya janma-bhuh;

jagat samastam yad apaanga-samsrayam

yad artham ambhodhir amanthya bandhi ca.

 

Who has made his chest the abode of Sri,whose birthplace is your beloved

abode, in whose side glance the entire universe takes refuge and for whose

sake the ocean was churned and causewayed.

 

Slokhas 38 to 40 :-

 

Sva vaisva-ruupyena sad'aanubhuutayaa

apy'apuuravad vismayam aadadhaanayaa;

gunena ruupena vilaasa-cestitaih

sadaa tava'aiv'ocitayaa tava sriyaa.

 

Tayaa sahaasiinam ananta-bhogini

prakrsta-vijnaana-bal'aika-dhaamini;

phanaa-manivraata-mayuukha-mandala

prakaasamaan'odara-divya-dhaamani.

 

Nivaasa-sayy'aasana-paaduk'ssmsuko

padhaana-vars'aatapa-vaaran'aadibhih;

saira-bhedaih tava sesataam gataih

yatho' citam sesa it'iitrite janaih.

 

Who is seated with that Sri,who by her attributes,beauty,agreeable sports

and merciful deeds is ever a match for you and you alone,and who creates

unprecedented delight for you(as one seperate) though she is eternally

comprehended in your cosmic form on the great serpent Ananta who is the sole

seat of excellent knowledge and strength, within the divine

abode(Vaikuntha)the inside of which is illumined by the circle of rays

emanating from the clustered gems of his hoods,and who is aptly designated

by devotees as sesha on account of the different forms he has assumed for

serving you such as residence,couch,seat,sandals,raiments,pillow and shelter

from sun and rain.

 

Sri krishnaarpanamasthu

 

Regards

B.N.Suresh.

 

 

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