Mantra.

 Sudarshan Chakra is the chief weapon of Lord Mahavishnu, the protector of the universe among the Hindu triad. Known as discuss in English, this circular form of weapon has the glory of annihilating a large number of demons and therefore highly powerful. The epithet 'Sudarshan' carries a significant spiritual import in meaning good or auspicious vision. Thus, the ultimate benefit of worshipping Sudarshan Chakra is to be able to refine one's vision or perception thereby attaining a great amount of spiritual maturity.

Worship of Sudarshan Chakra is done by a large number of devout Hindus in a highly reverential way. In most Vishnu temples, we can find Sudarshan Chakra installed in separate shrines. The typical image of Sudarshan Chakra contains a circular ring inside which Lord Sudarshan is depicted with sixteen hands. Around the circle are found flames of fire in an iconographic representation. On the other side of the Sudarshan Chakra, an image of Lord Narasimha is found.

Sudarshan Chakra is found with innumerable sharp edges that can severe anything in this universe. The discuss gives rise to immense heat since it is an aspect of Agni or the Lord of Fire. Symbolically, Sudarshan Chakra represents the annihilation of the evil forces and victory of good over the evil. Sudarshan Mantra is popularly chanted for obtaining courage, fearlessness, confidence, and victory over enemies. Spiritually, Sudarshan Chakra is considered to remove the obstacles in the path of attaining the Lord.

Transliteration of Sudarshan Chakra Mantra:

Tvaṁ dharmas tvam ṛtaṁ satyaṁ

Tvaṁ yajño ’khila-yajña-bhuk

Tvaṁ loka-pālaḥ sarvātmā

Tvaṁ tejaḥ pauruṣaṁ param

Overall Translation of the Sudarshan Mantra:

O the wheel of Sudarshana, the divine weapon, you are verily the path followed by austere people; you are the ultimate truth and the receiver of the fruits of all sacrifices (yajna) done. You stand safeguarding the entire created universe. You are the ultimate transcendental power in the hands of Lord Maha Vishnu. Since you enable us visualize the ultimate godhead, you are Sudarshana. The whole of creation came forth by setting you to motion and therefore, you are all-pervading.

In the history, Maharaja Ambarish was the representative personality who brings to surface the supreme power of Sudarshana Chakra. Once Ambarish was observing the Ekadashi Vrat when sage Dhurvas joined him. During the conclusion of the Vrat, the renowned sage went to have a holy dip in the river to be able to participate in the concluding ceremony by partaking the food during Dwadashi.

The sage did not return for a long time and Ambarish had to conclude the Vrat by partaking food before the expiry of Dwadashi period. Since it was not a respectful act to take food leaving out the guest, Ambarish concluded the Vrat by sipping some Tulsi water used for the worship. The sage came to know of this and got terrific angry. He created a demonic force to swallow Ambarish.

When Ambarish surrendered in front of Sudarshan Chakra, the wheel started chasing the demon successfully annihilating it. Then it started chasing sage Dhurvas who expressed his unjustified anger towards the King. When all efforts to save himself failed, ultimately the sage fell at the feet of Ambarish asking for his pardon when the wheel spared the sage. This incident talks of the protective powers of Sudarshan Chakra. Chanting Sudarshan Mantra can bestow fearlessness, protection from evil and enhancing good perception.

Maha Sudarshana Mantra

The mantra works by cutting off all unnecessary elements from your life. It helps you identify the most important things and heals a person physically, mentally, and emotionally. This mantra provides the grace of Vishnu by which a person starts making the right life decisions that every decision leads him toward the path of success and prosperity.

In life, our actions define our future, and if we understand the power of every decision while making it, we can’t be defeated by any power. Such power is bestowed to us by Sudarshana Mantra.

The meaning of the mantra goes like this, “O Lord Krishna, you protect the universe, and you control it. You are the supreme power, and you are the beloved of the gopikas. Oh Lord, protect me from every evil power. You who has the entire world in his hands. You who holds the Sudarshana Chakra and destroys every injustice, I surrender myself to you.”

Chanting The Maha Sudarshana Mantra

To start the chanting of Maha Sudarshana Mantra, one should choose the day of Ekadashi as it is very auspicious. One can also choose the nakshatra birthdays. Devotees can chant the mantra every day to make it work. If not daily, chanting the mantra on Wednesday and Saturday also brings beneficial results.

While chanting the Maha Sudarshana Mantra, Sesame laddus can be offered to Lord Vishnu. You can also offer sweet items other than sesame laddoos.

Take a bath early in the morning and recite the mantra in front of Vishnu’s idol. You can recite the mantras 3, 9, 11, or 108 times as best suited.

Offering tulsi leaves and lotus flowers to Lord Vishnu brings additional benefits.

Use Japa Mala if you can while chanting the mantra. The Mala should be of tulsi or quartz crystals.

Yuga A

 

Yugal Ashtak - Krishna Prem-mayi Radha - Vallabhacharya - Sanskrit textYugal Ashtak by Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya is soaking in love. Krishna Prem Mayi Radha, Radha Prem Mayo Hari... Sanskrit text for this eight versed poem is here: 

1.

kṛṣṇa prema mayī rādhā

rādhā prema mayo hariḥ

jīvanena dhane nityaḿ

rādhā kṛṣṇa gatir mama

 

(2)

kṛṣṇasya draviṇaḿ radha

rādhāyāḥ draviṇaṇ hariḥ

jīvanena dhane nityaḿ

rādhā kṛṣṇa gatir mama

 

(3)

kṛṣṇa prāṇa mayī rādhā

rādhā prāṇa mayo hariḥ

jīvanena dhane nityaḿ

rādhā kṛṣṇa gatir mama

 

(4)

kṛṣṇa drava mayī rādhā

rādhā drava mayo hariḥ

jīvanena dhane nityaḿ

rādhā kṛṣṇa gatir mama

 

(5)

kṛṣṇa gehe sthitā rādhā

rādhā gehe sthito hariḥ

jīvanena dhane nityaḿ

rādhā kṛṣṇa gatir mama

 

(6)

kṛṣṇa citta sthitā rādhā

rādhā citta sthito hariḥ

jīvanena dhane nityaḿ

rādhā kṛṣṇa gatir mama

 

(7)

nīlāmbara dharā rādhā

pītāmbara dharo hariḥ

jīvanena dhane nityaḿ

rādhā kṛṣṇa gatir mama

 

(8)

vṛndāvaneśvarī rādhā

kṛṣṇo vṛndāvaneśvaraḥ

jīvanena dhane nityaḿ

rādhā kṛṣṇa gatir mama

TRANSLATION

1) Radha is made of pure love for Krsna and Hari is made of pure love of Radha. Life’s greatest wealth is Radha and Krsna: my eternal shelter.

 

2) Radha is the treasure of Krsna and Hari is the treasure of Radha. Life’s greatest wealth is Radha and Krsna: my eternal shelter.

 

3) Radha pervades the life-force of Krsna and Hari pervades the life-force of Radha. Life’s greatest wealth is Radha and Krsna: my eternal shelter.

 

4) Radha is totally melted with Krsna and Hari is totally melted with Radha. Life’s greatest wealth is Radha and Krsna: my eternal shelter.

 

5) Radha is situated in the body of Krsna and Hari is situated in the body of Radha. Life’s greatest wealth is Radha and Krsna: my eternal shelter.

 

6) Radha is fixed in the heart of Krsna and Hari is fixed in the heart of Radha. Life’s greatest wealth is Radha and Krsna: my eternal shelter.

 

7) Radha wears cloth of blue color and Hari wears cloth of yellow color. Life’s greatest wealth is Radha and Krsna: my eternal shelter.

 

8) Radha is the Mistress of Vrndavana and Krsna is the Master of Vrndavana. Life’s greatest wealth is Radha and Krsna: my eternal shelter.

16 ayuh texts

 There were many Ayurvedic texts, but not all texts are available now. Brahma asked 16 persons to write texts on Ayurveda, said Velukkudi Krishnan, in a discourse. Each of them wrote a text. Dhanvantari, an avatara of Lord Narayana, wrote Cikitsa Tattva Vijnana; Divodasa wrote Cikitsa Darpana; Kasi raja wrote Cikitsa Kaumudi; The two Aswini Kumaras wrote Cikitsa Saara Tantra. The Aswini Kumaras are the physicians of the Devas. The Pandava brothers were each born with the grace of different devatas. Thus, Arjuna was born through the blessing of Indra, Bhima through the blessing of Vayu and so on. Nakula and Sahadeva were born through the blessings of the Aswini Kumaras, and true to their inheritance, Nakula and Sahadeva too were well versed in medicine. Nakula wrote an Ayurvedic work called Vaidyaka Sarvasva; Sahadeva wrote Vyaadhi Sindhu Vimardhana. Yama, the god of death, also wrote a book on Ayurveda! Another name for Yama is Arti, and Arti wrote Jnaanaarnava.

So, Dhanvantari, Divodasa, Kasi Raja, Aswini Kumaras (two in number), Nakula, Sahadeva and Arti together wrote eight works. Another eight works were written by others. Sage Chyavanah wrote Jeeva Daana; Janaka wrote Vaidhya Sandeha Bhanjana; Budha wrote Sarvasaara; Jaabala wrote Tantra Saara; Jaajali wrote Vedanga Saara; Pyla wrote Nidaana, exploring the causes of diseases; Karatha wrote Sarvadhara; and sage Agastya wrote Dhvaidhanirnaya Tantra.

An Ayurvedic treatise called Bhavaprakasa says that its purpose is to increase the life span of human beings.

So, Ayurveda is focused on studying the causes of diseases and curing them. And yet, while the purpose of Ayurveda is to give human beings longevity, physicians and surgeons are not masters of life. Longevity or otherwise is in the hands of Lord Narayana.

Banisha

 Meaning of Banisha - Queen of the Universe

Gender of Banisha - Girl

Category of Banisha - Telugu

Numerology of Banisha - 9

Each letters of the name represent energies that may be interpreted. Thus, each letter has a meaning.The following table introduces the meanings of each letters in name Banisha.

B You are sensitive and a bit of an introvert, but still manage to be personable and compassionate. You are all about peace -- you need it in order to be happy. Although you are very loyal, make sure to keep an open mind and think for yourself more often.

They are delicate and loners, yet at the same time figure out how to be affable and sympathetic. They are about harmony as they require it to be generally joyful. Despite the fact that they are extremely steadfast, make a point to keep a receptive outlook and think for themselves all the more regularly.

A  

You are your own person: ambitious and freethinking. You do not change your mind under someone else's pressure. A natural leader, you want to be in charge and need to have a purpose. You have courage, but make sure you're also flexible and take other people's ideas seriously.

These people are their very own individuals: eager and freethinking. They don’t alter their opinion under another person’s weight. A born leader, they need to be in control and need a reason. They have strength and bravery, yet ensure they’re likewise adaptable and consider other individuals’ thoughts important.

N  

You are a "think outside the box" kind of person -- creative and original. You are also strong-willed with the opinions to match. You are systematic about your life, documenting experiences in diary form, and might have your share of romantic "entanglements."

These are people with an inventive way of thinking that approach life efficiently and methodically. Their endeavors are often written down in paper form, often in diaries and they are bound to have their fair share of romance in their lives.

I

You are a compassionate person who feels things deeply. It makes sense, then, that you are also artsy and creative, with a great eye for everything from fashion to composition. Make sure you stick close to projects and have direction -- otherwise you might suffer from anxiety. Balance is key.

These are people with highly developed emotions that have a knack for art. Anything from fashion to composition, even sculpting and all the in between goes for them. Keeping determined is important in order to keep negative emotions and anxiousness at bay.

S  

You are a real charmer. With a sense of warmth and devotion, you also feel things deeply -- this can lead to overly dramatic reactions and an intense inner life. Make sure you carefully consider every decision, and take care to whether your many emotional ups and downs.

Highly committed from an emotional standpoint, these people are charismatic and feel things deeply. This in turn can bring some drama in their lives. Analyzing situations before taking rash decisions is highly advised.

H  

You are a visionary, but you also tend to make a lot of money and lose it fast. In the long-run, however, you will probably be fine -- your creativity will serve you well. You think from the gut and might prefer to be alone. Fight any doubts you might have about yourself and spend plenty of time outdoors!

The imagination of these people knows no bounds. The methods they come up with are brilliant for making lots of money. At the same time, they have great methods for losing lots of money fast. It’s a 50/50 scenario. They tend to be loners that trust their instincts and that love nature.

A  

You are a visionary, but you also tend to make a lot of money and lose it fast. In the long-run, however, you will probably be fine -- your creativity will serve you well. You think from the gut and might prefer to be alone. Fight any doubts you might have about yourself and spend plenty of time outdoors!

The imagination of these people knows no bounds. The methods they come up with are brilliant for making lots of money. At the same time, they have great methods for losing lots of money fast. It’s a 50/50 scenario. They tend to be loners that trust their instincts and that love nature.

A  

You are a visionary, but you also tend to make a lot of money and lose it fast. In the long-run, however, you will probably be fine -- your creativity will serve you well. You think from the gut and might prefer to be alone. Fight any doubts you might have about yourself and spend plenty of time outdoors!

The imagination of these people knows no bounds. The methods they come up with are brilliant for making lots of money. At the same time, they have great methods for losing lots of money fast. It’s a 50/50 scenario. They tend to be loners that trust their instincts and that love nature.

When a numerologist refers to the “special letters” in your name they are usually referring to the “Cornerstone, Capstone & First vowel” letters in your first name.

The Cornerstone letter is the very first letter of your name and the Capstone is the very last letter.The first letter of your name reveals how and what you generate things in life. The last letter of your name reveals your capacity to “walk your talk” and become accomplished in life. For example in the name Anne the Cornerstone letter is A and the Capstone letter is E.

The special letters in name Banisha is - B, A

Each name's first letter specify a meaning. the name Banisha's first letter is "B". below, we are explaining the nature of name Banisha according to the first letter b.

People names starting with B believe in finding new ways in life. It is not possible for them to choosing any one path and moving on it. These people are somewhat shy but very sensitive, and do not get along easily with friends.

They contain many kinds of secrets inside themselves, and sometimes even those close to them do not know their secret things. Although they do not make many friends, but whosoever holds friendship, they keep it from the heart. they have open views in the case of romance, and they do not hesitate to express the love. Yes, it is another thing that in love these people’s heart broke a lot . It is their specialty to control themselves. They like beautiful and attractive things.

Each name's Last letter also specify a meaning. the name Banisha's last letter is "A". below, we are explaining the nature of name Banisha according to the last letter a.

This person will almost certainly persist until the project is completed decisively.

You know how to deliver on your promises. You have no problem striking out on your own to get things done if necessary.

The first vowel in your name offers you – and others – a window into the inner you and often indicates that first response or reaction you have to events or experiences in your life. Yet this is mostly an “internal” thing – meaning, it’s something only you really know and is not something others can blatantly observe about you.

The first vowel in your name can give you an over-arching idea about how you view and respond to the world around you.

The first voewl in name Banisha is "A". below we are explaining what does it impact on your life .

“A” feels courageous and daring, and gives you the soul of a warrior. Often you do not look before you leap, impulsively getting yourself into more hot water than you’d like. But you have the dash and flair to extricate yourself no matter what. You like to be on the front line, and are not afraid to go out on a limb for your beliefs. Preferring to be the one in control, you do not take well to authority. You want to call the shots and go it alone, because you are often too impatient to wait for others.

When ‘A’ is the first vowel, you will be authoritative, ambitious, active, strong and forceful. Other attributes may include being progressive, independent, original and adventurous. You will be one who pushes ahead with zeal and enthusiasm holding strong convictions about that in which you believe. This vowel has great emotional content, also. You will be one who has an interest in new things, new ideas, and new concepts especially those that are of your own original creating and conceiving. If you believe in something you will defend your view against the world. You are more likely to accept the advice of others if it re-reinforces your current thinking. In many ways you enjoy being different. You are a person that wants to be the creator of new ideas and you trust yourself to know what is best and hold to the thought that others will eventually follow your lead. At many times you may not care what others think about you or your ideas. Another part of you invites new contacts, opportunities, and activities involving change. You are more inclined to want to break away from the tried and true and enter the world of the unknown. It is important that you guard against being too dominant, or too opinionated and that you avoid any sense of false pride. While it is important that you learn to be tolerant, it is equally important that you don’t lose your individuality. Too many ‘A’s’ in a name may create a domineering and controlling person as well as lending itself to sarcasm, cynicism, intolerance and criticism towards others. There is a health caution in that too many ‘A’s’ may also create health issues with the head.

How does Numerology Calculated of Name Banisha ?

AlphabetSubtotal of PositionB2A1N5I9S1H8A1TOTAL27SubTotal of 279Calculated Numerology9

According to the numerology value 9, Banisha is Success oriented, inventive, influential, tolerant, friendly, spiritual, creative, expressive, humanitarian and helpful.

Name Banisha reflects the love for helping others. The numerology 9 makes Banisha able to build a relaxed atmosphere, making people around laugh and feel encouraged. But Banisha can even be a little boastful with day-dreaming attitude.

Banisha strongly believes in humanity and is thus always loved by friends and family. Banisha is intelligent, fun loving, brainy and generous. Love seeks an adventurous life and always craves to discover new things.

Double M

 

01

Interesting facts about the historical Meenakshi Temple

Also known as the ‘Taj Mahal of the South, the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is grand, both in terms of its religious and historical significance, and it's grand architecture. It’s also one of India's most visited temples, and is a must-visit spot in South India. If you are interested to visit, know all the interesting facts about this temple that you probably didn’t know yet.

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Hall of thousand pillars

Also known as Aayiram Kaal Mandapam, the Hall of Thousand Pillars is a spectacular architectural piece that is said to have been built out of a single rock. One gets to witness numerous ancient paintings if you visit the temple’s museum, which is the only part of the temple that is accessible to visitors of all beliefs. This is also the largest hall in the temple, which features massive statues of Sivakami and Nataraja.

03

Gopurams

When here, you will get to witness 12 lofty gopurams, out of which four major ones have been placed in four directions, whereas there are four inner gopurams that serve as the entrance to the shrine. These gopurams have been intricately designed, and are cleaned and reconstructed after every 12 years.

04

Golden Lotus Pond

There is a pond in Meenakshi Temple that is known as Porthamarai Kulam or ‘The Golden Lotus Pond’. The reason why this pond is special and is one-of-a-kind is the fact that the lotus which grows here features a hue of gold.

05

Restoration work

This temple goes through a periodic restoration after every 12 years! This process is carried out as a ritual, when the sculptures of deities are repaired and repainted. As per the records, this is done to make sure that the splendour of the temple lasts forever.

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All about 33000 sculptures

Another interesting feature of this colourful temple is the presence of around 33000 sculptures in it. However, it’s especially famed for its vast sculpture of the Nataraja, which has been built on a silver altar. When here, do check out the ‘Hall of Thousand Pillars’, where each pillar is believed to have been carved with various sculptures.

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The idol of Meenakshi

The principal deity of this temple is Meenakshi, a form of Goddess Parvati, which has been carved in emerald hued stone. The idol has three breasts, as it is believed that Goddess Meenakshi was born with three breasts and was blessed with it which would supposedly vanish once she meets the right man of her life. Legends state that the third breast indeed vanished when she met Lord Sundareswarar, a form of Lord Shiva.

Prakatita nija vasam

Raghunatha Dasa Goswami wrote this song “Rasa Valita Mrgaksi Mauli”. The official name of this song is Radhikastakam. This song is from the book Stavavali. In this song, Raghunatha Dasa Goswami sings the glories of the beloved lady Krsna, Srimati Radharani, and expresses her desire to serve her.

Shri Radhikashtakam Lyrics in English:

rasa valita mrgaksi mauli manikya laksmih

pramudita muravairi prema vapi marali

vraja vara vrsabhanoh punya girvana valli

snapayatu nija dasye radhika mam kada nu || 1 ||

sphurad aruna dukula dyotitodyan nitamba

sthalam abhi vara kasci lasyam ullasayanti

kuca kalasa vilasa sphita mukta sara srih

snapayatu nija dasye radhika mam kada nu || 2 ||

sarasija vara garbhakharva kantih samudyat

tarunima ghanasaraslista kaisora sidhuh

dara vikasita hasya syandi bimbadharagra

snapayatu nija dasye radhika mam kada nu || 3 ||

ati catulataram tam kananantar milantam

vraja nrpati kumaram viksya sańka kulaksi

madhura mrdu vacobhih samstuta netra bhańgya || 4 ||

snapayatu nija dasye radhika mam kada nu

vraja kula mahilanam prana bhutakhilanam

pasupa pati grhinyah krsna vat prema patram

su lalita lalitantah sneha phullantaratma

snapayatu nija dasye radhika mam kada nu || 5 ||

niravadhi sa visakha sakhi yutha prasunaih

srajam iha racayanti vaijayantim vanante

agha vijaya varorah preyasi sreyasi sa

snapayatu nija dasye radhika mam kada nu || 6 ||

prakatita nija vasam snigdha venu pranadair

druta gati harim arat prapya kusje smitaksi

sravana kuhara kandum tanvati namra vaktra

snapayatu nija dasye radhika mam kada nu || 7 ||

amala kamala raji sparsa vata prasite

nija sarasi nidaghe sayam ullasiniyam

parijana gana yukta kridayanti bakarim

snapayatu nija dasye radhika mam kada nu || 8 ||

pathati vimala ceta mista radhastakam yah

parihrta nikhilasa santatih katarah san

pasupa pati kumarah kamam amoditas tam

nija jana gana madhye radhikayas tanoti || 9 ||

iti sri raghunatha dasa gosvami viracitastavavalyam sri radhikastakam sampurnam ।

Shri Radhikashtakam Meaning:

1) When will Sri Radhika, who is a splendid ruby in the crown of all nectarean doe-eyed girls, a swan swimming in the lake of love for jubilant Lord Krsna, and a celestial vine sprouted from Vraja’s exalted King Vrsabhanu, bathe me in Her service?

2) When will Sri Radhika, who makes the sash of bells dance on Her hips splendid with red silk, and whose necklace of large pearls plays on the waterpots of Her breasts, bathe me in Her service?

3) When will Sri Radhika, who is as splendid as a great lotus whorl, who is new nectar mixed with the camphor of youth, and whose bimba fruit lips blossom with a gentle smile, bathe me in Her service?

4) When will Sri Radhika, who, accidentally meeting restless Krsna in the outskirts of the forest, stared at Him with suspicious eyes as He cast amorous glances at Her and flattered Her with many sweet and gentle words, bathe me in Her service?

5) When will Sri Radhika, who the girls of Vraja love as much as their own lives, who the gopa queen Yasoda loves as much as Lord Krsna, and who makes the heart of charming Lalita blossom with love, bathe me in Her service?

6) When will Sri Radhika, who in the company of Visakha at the forest’s edge strings a Vaijayanti garland from the flowers of many trees, and who is the beautiful beloved resting on Lord Krsna’s handsome chest, bathe me in Her service?

7) When will Sri Radhika, who smelling the fragrance of Lord Krsna and hearing the sweet sounds of His flute, ran to Him in the forest grove and, scratching Her ears, approached Him with smiling eyes and lowered face, bathe me in Her service?

8) When will Sri Radhika, who on a summer evening happily plays with Lord Krsna by Her own lake cooled by breezes touching the many splendid lotuses, bathe me in Herservice?

9) Pleased with any person who, abandoning all hope of material happiness and overwhelmed with love, reads this sweet Sri Radhastaka with a pure heart, the prince of Vrajaof His own accord places him among Sri Radha’s personal associates.

Kanaka manikya vaibhavam.

 Balram                   Subhadra                 Krishna

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Shri Jagannath Ashtakam was composed by Adi Sankracharya in praise of Lord Jagannath on his visit to Puri. The most important of hymns of Lord Jagannath, the Ashtakam was recited by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu on his visit to Jagannath temple. The merit of reciting the sacred Jagannath ashtakam carefully is such that, one becomes sinless and pure hearted and gains entrance to Vishnuloka.

Lord Jagannath

कदाचित् कालिन्दी तट विपिन सङ्गीत तरलो

मुदाभीरी नारी वदन कमला स्वाद मधुपः

रमा शम्भु ब्रह्मामरपति गणेशार्चित पदो

जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन पथ गामी भवतु मे ॥१॥

kadācit kālindī-taṭa-vipina-saṅgīta ta ralo

mudābhīrī-nārī-vadana-kamalāśvāda-madhupaḥ

ramā-śambhu-brahmāmara-pati-gaṇeśārcita-pado

jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me (1)

Sometimes in great happiness Lord Jagannatha, with His flute, makes a loud concert in the groves on the banks of the Yamuna. He is like a bumblebee who tastes the beautiful lotus-like faces of the cowherd damsels of Vraja, and His lotus feet are worshiped by great personalities such as Lakshmi, Siva, Brahma, Indra and Ganesa. May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.

भुजे सव्ये वेणुं शिरसि शिखिपिच्छं कटितटे

दुकूलं नेत्रान्ते सहचर-कटाक्षं विदधते ।

सदा श्रीमद्‍-वृन्दावन-वसति-लीला-परिचयो

जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन-पथ-गामी भवतु मे ॥२॥

bhuje savye veṇuṁ śirasi śikhi-picchaṁ kaṭitaṭe

dukūlaṁ netrānte sahacara-kaṭākṣaṁ ca vidadhat

sadā śrīmad-vṛndāvana-vasati-līlā-paricayo

jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me (2)

In His left hand Lord Jagannatha holds a flute. On His head He wears the feathers of peacocks and on His hips He wears fine yellow silken cloth. Out of the corners of His eyes He bestows sidelong glances upon His loving devotees and He always reveals Himself through His pastimes in His divine abode of Vrindavana. May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.

महाम्भोधेस्तीरे कनक रुचिरे नील शिखरे

वसन् प्रासादान्तः सहज बलभद्रेण बलिना ।

सुभद्रा मध्यस्थः सकलसुर सेवावसरदो

जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन-पथ-गामी भवतु मे ॥३॥

mahāmbhodhes tīre kanaka-rucire nīla-śikhare

vasan prāsādāntaḥ sahaja-balabhadreṇa balinā

subhadrā-madhya-sthaḥ sakala-sura-sevāvasara-do

jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me (3)

Residing on the shore of the great ocean, within a large palace situated upon the crest of the brilliant, golden Nilacala Hill, along with His powerful brother Bala-bhadra, and in the middle of Them His sister Subhadra, Lord Jagannatha bestows the opportunity for devotional service upon all godly souls. May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.

कृपा पारावारः सजल जलद श्रेणिरुचिरो

रमा वाणी रामः स्फुरद् अमल पङ्केरुहमुखः ।

सुरेन्द्रैर् आराध्यः श्रुतिगण शिखा गीत चरितो

जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन पथ गामी भवतु मे ॥४॥

kṛpā-pārāvāraḥ sajala-jalada-śreṇi-ruciro

ramā-vāṇī-rāmaḥ sphurad-amala-paṅkeruha-mukhaḥ

surendrair ārādhyaḥ śruti-gaṇa-śikhā-gīta-carito

jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me (4)

Lord Jagannatha is an ocean of mercy and He is beautiful like a row of blackish rain clouds. He is the storehouse of bliss for Lakshmi and Saraswati, and His face is like a spotless full-blown lotus. He is worshiped by the best of demigods and sages, and His glories are sung by the Upanishads. May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.

रथारूढो गच्छन् पथि मिलित भूदेव पटलैः

स्तुति प्रादुर्भावम् प्रतिपदमुपाकर्ण्य सदयः ।

दया सिन्धुर्बन्धुः सकल जगतां सिन्धु सुतया

जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन पथ गामी भवतु मे ॥५॥

rathārūḍho gacchan pathi milita-bhūdeva-paṭalaiḥ

stuti-prādurbhāvam prati-padam upākarṇya sadayaḥ

dayā-sindhur bandhuḥ sakala jagatāṁ sindhu-sutayā

jagannāthah svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me (5)

When Lord Jagannatha is on His Ratha-yatra cart and is moving along the road, at every step there is a loud presentation of prayers and songs chanted by large assemblies of brahmanas. Hearing their hymns Lord Jagannatha is very favorably disposed towards them. He is the ocean of mercy and the true friend of all the worlds. May that Jagannatha Swami, along with His consort Lakshmi, who was born from the ocean of nectar, be the object of my vision.

परंब्रह्मापीड़ः कुवलय-दलोत्‍फुल्ल-नयनो

निवासी नीलाद्रौ निहित-चरणोऽनन्त-शिरसि ।

रसानन्दी राधा-सरस-वपुरालिङ्गन-सुखो

जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन-पथगामी भवतु मे ॥६॥

paraṁ-brahmāpīḍaḥ kuvalaya-dalotphulla-nayano

nivāsī nīlādrau nihita-caraṇo 'nanta-śirasi

rasānandī rādhā-sarasa-vapur-āliṅgana-sukho

jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me (6)

He is the ornament of the head of Lord Brahma and His eyes are like the full-blown petals of the lotus. He resides on the Nilacala Hill, and His lotus feet are placed on the heads of Ananta Deva. Lord Jagannatha is overwhelmed by the mellow of love and He becomes joyful in the embracing of the body of Sri Radharani, which is like a cool pond. May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.

न वै याचे राज्यं न च कनक माणिक्य विभवं

न याचेऽहं रम्यां सकल जन काम्यां वरवधूम् ।

सदा काले काले प्रमथ पतिना गीतचरितो

जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन पथ गामी भवतु मे ॥७॥

na vai yāce rājyaṁ na ca kanaka-māṇikya-vibhavaṁ

na yāce 'haṁ ramyāṁ sakala jana-kāmyāṁ vara-vadhūm

sadā kāle kāle pramatha-patinā gīta-carito

jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me (7)

I do not pray for a kingdom, nor for gold, rubies, and wealth. I do not ask for an excellent and beautiful wife as desired by all men. I simply pray that Jagannatha Swami, whose glories are always sung by Lord Siva, be the constant object of my vision.

हर त्वं संसारं द्रुततरम् असारं सुरपते

हर त्वं पापानां विततिम् अपरां यादवपते ।

अहो दीनेऽनाथे निहित चरणो निश्चितमिदं

जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन पथ गामी भवतु मे ॥८॥

hara tvaṁ saṁsāraṁ druta-taram asāraṁ sura-pate

hara tvaṁ pāpānāṁ vitatiṁ aparāṁ yādava-pate

aho dīne 'nāthe nihita-caraṇo niścitam idaṁ

jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me (8)

O Lord of the demigods, please quickly remove this useless material existence I am undergoing. O Lord of the Yadus, please destroy this vast ocean of sins which has no shore. Alas, this is certain that Lord Jagannatha’s lotus feet are bestowed upon those who feel themselves fallen and have no shelter in this world but Him. May that Jagannatha Swami be the object of my vision.

जगन्नाथाष्टकं पुन्यं यः पठेत् प्रयतः शुचिः ।

सर्वपाप विशुद्धात्मा विष्णुलोकं स गच्छति ॥९॥

jagannāthāṣṭakaṁ punyaṁ yaḥ paṭhet prayataḥ śuciḥ

sarva-pāpa-viśuddhātmā viṣṇu-lokaṁ sa gacchati

The self-retrained, virtuous soul who recites these eight verses glorifying Lord Jagannatha becomes cleansed of all sins and duly proceeds to Lord Visnu's abode.

॥ इति श्रीमत् शंकराचार्यविरचितं जगन्नाथाष्टकं संपूर्णम् ॥