Guest guest Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Wishing all members here a very Auspicious 'Durgashtami' ! The Adya Sotram gives a beautiful description of Maa's many abodes and many manifestations ! Om! Hrim! You are Bramhani, the consort of Bramha in Bramhaloke You are Sarvamangalla in Baikuntha, the house of Bishnu, Indrani, the consort of Indra in Amaravati, Ambika in abode of Barun, Kalarupa (Time) in the land of Yama, Subha in that of Kuber Mahananda in the SouthEast, Mrigabahini in the NorthWest Raktadanta in the SouthWest, Suladharini in the NorthEast. You are Vaishnabi in demonland, Devamohini in Singhal, Surasha in Manidwip, Bhadrakalika in Lanka, Rameswari at the Cape , Vimala in Puri, Viraja in Orissa, Kamakhya in the blue mountains of Assasm Kalika in Bengal, Maheswari in Ayodhya, Annapurna in Benaras, Gayeswari in Gaya. Bhadrakali at Kurrukshetra, Katayani in Braja, the land of Krishna. Mahamaya in Dwaraka, Maheswari in Mathura. You are hunger in all living beings, you are the shore of the oceans, You are the ninth lunar day of the waxing moon, and the eleventh of the dark fortnight. You are Daksha's daughter Parvati, Destroyer of Daksha's Sacrificial rites You are Janaki, the consort of Rama, You are the one who destroys Ravana You demolish Chanda and Munda, And kill the demon Raktabija You supress Sumbha and Nishumbha, You are the killer of Madhukaitba. You are Durga, infusing devotion to Vishnu, You are the dispenser of pleasure and salvation. To read the complete Adya stotra in Samskritam with English translation pl visit http://www.bhajanananda.com/hymns/adyastotram The Divine mother is worshipped by different names in different parts of india in all her divine manifestations. . She is worshipeed as *Meenakshi* in Madurai , *Kamakshi* in Kanchipuram,*Ranganayaki* In Srirangam , *Bhagwati amman* in Kerala, *Kanakadurga* in Andhra pradesh , *Mookambika* devi of Kollur , Karnataka, *Chamundi* in Mysore , *Kanya Kumari* in Cape comerin . ( South India). She is the *Kali* of Kalighat , *Maa Bhavatarini* of Dakshineshwer, (calcutta) *Kamakaya* of Assam . ( East India),*Amba* Devi of Gujarat and Maa *Bhawani *of Maharastra , *Maa Bhagirati* and *Manasa Devi* of Roshikesh and *Maa VIisalakshi* of Kashi ( Uttar pradesh) . She is * Vaishno Devi * and *'Ksheera Bhavani* of Kashmir valley and *Jwalamukhi* of Kangra valley (Punjab) ! Whatever form the Divine Mother 'Durga' takes she is endaring and Nurturing ! She is the 'mother' of all ! Here is the 'Devi sthuti' from Devi Mahatmiyam (yaa devi sarva bhuteshu) Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vishnu Maayethi Sabdita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the name of maya of Vishnu Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Chetanetyaabhi Dheeyate Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who abides in all beings as consciousness. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Buddhi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of intelligence. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Nidraa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of sleep. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kshudhaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of hunger. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Chaayaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of reflection and meditation. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Shakthi (creative power). Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Thrishnaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of thirst. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kshaanthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of forgiveness. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Jaati Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of race. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Lajja Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of modesty. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shaanthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Shaanthi (absolute peace). Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shradha Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Shraddha (unshakable faith). Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Kaanthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Kaanthi (beauty or brilliance). Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Lakshmi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of prosperity. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Vritti Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of activity. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Smrithi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of memory. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Dayaa Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Dayaa (mercy or compassion). Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Tushti Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of contentment. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Matru Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of Mother. Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Braanthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who resides in all beings in the form of illusion. Indriyaanaamadhistaatri Bhootaanaam Chaakileshu Yaa Bhooteshu Satatam Tasyai Vyaaptidevyai Namo Namaha Meaning:To the all pervading Devi who constantly presides over the senses of all beings and governs all elements, salutations again and again. Chiti Roopena Yaa Kristnam Yetadhyaapya Sthithaa Jagat Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha Meaning:Salutations again and again to the Devi (Goddess) who Pervading this world, abides in the form of consciousness. Aum Dum Durgayaii Namaha! . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 - dhyanasaraswati ------------ I have been enjoying the posts recently which feature the devotional writings of Adi Shankara. The recent hymn which Harshaji shared here inspired me to take the time to create a webpage with another of Shankara's devotional offerings... http://www.omshaantih.com/Sages/Adi_Shankara/Bhavani/Ashtakam1.htm And thank you to dhyanasaraswatiji for providing me with the beautiful image to use on the pages in one of her earlier posts on this thread. Jai Ma!!! Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 Dear Madam, Kindly go thuogh my translations of several stotras in my web site www.geocities.com/ramya475/ The english translation of Bhavani AShtakam given in the URL was done by me.With best wishes, Ramachander Please visit THE web site www.homestead.com/keralaiyers. Wish you all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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