Sage Narada, Narada Purana and Mantra Siddhi (pdf text)

In Hindu mythology, Sage Narada is known for his unique ability to transcend different realms. He is often depicted as a celestial sage who has access to both the mortal … Continue reading Sage Narada, Narada Purana and Mantra Siddhi (pdf text)

Correct Pronunciation of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra | महामृत्युञ्जय मन्त्र: (Video Tutorial)

The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, also known as the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, is a powerful ancient Sanskrit prayer dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. It holds great … Continue reading Correct Pronunciation of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra | महामृत्युञ्जय मन्त्र: (Video Tutorial)

Flawless Vedic Chanting – with examples (video tutorial)

In the Vedic tradition, flawless chanting is considered important for the accurate and effective recitation of Vedic hymns and mantras. Here are the main points associated with flawless chanting: It’s … Continue reading Flawless Vedic Chanting – with examples (video tutorial)

Kalabhairav Ashtakam with words

The “Kalabhairav Ashtakam” is a hymn dedicated to Lord Kalabhairava, who is considered a fierce form of Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The author of the Kalabhairav Ashtakam is Adi … Continue reading Kalabhairav Ashtakam with words

Adi Shankaracharya Mother’s Death Bed Attendance

Adi Shankaracharya, a renowned philosopher and theologian, is considered one of the most influential figures in the development of Advaita Vedanta. Regarding his mother, there are various legends and narratives, … Continue reading Adi Shankaracharya Mother’s Death Bed Attendance

Maruvathoor Om Sakthi Song from Raja Rajeshwari Film

Raja Rajeshwari is an iconic film released in 2000, Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Bharathi Kannan and starring Ramya Krishnan in the lead role. The film tells the story … Continue reading Maruvathoor Om Sakthi Song from Raja Rajeshwari Film

Paśupati Nāthāṣṭakam – The octet on lord of all beings (Pashupati Ashtakam)

Paśupati Nāthāṣṭakam (Romanized Sanskrit) Lord Shiva is the master of all movable and immovable creatures (animals) in this world One of the eight major names of Maheshwara known by those … Continue reading Paśupati Nāthāṣṭakam – The octet on lord of all beings (Pashupati Ashtakam)

Mastering Maala Patha Vedic Chanting: A Video Tutorial by a Pundit

Prakriti Patha and Vikriti Patha are two different forms of Vedic chant recitation that are used to convey different types of meanings and intentions. Here’s a brief overview of each, … Continue reading Mastering Maala Patha Vedic Chanting: A Video Tutorial by a Pundit

4 Chants in Samhita, Krama, Jata and Ghana Patha And Benefits of Specific Patha

There are several types of recitation in the Vedic tradition. Here are some of the most common types and the recording of these patterns of chanting: It is believed in … Continue reading 4 Chants in Samhita, Krama, Jata and Ghana Patha And Benefits of Specific Patha

Patterns of Vedic Chanting In Detail – 6 Tutorials

In this article, you will get to experience some of the most revered sounds on Earth. If you’re a curious yoga student, you’ll benefit from learning about the complex mathematics … Continue reading Patterns of Vedic Chanting In Detail – 6 Tutorials

Most Powerful Daily Vedic Chants for Protection, Knowledge and Abundance

The Ghanapati Youtube channel, uniquely focusing on the authentic chanting of the Vedas and specialise in the Ghana Patha form of rendition of the Vedas. “Ghanapati” is a title (Ghanapaati … Continue reading Most Powerful Daily Vedic Chants for Protection, Knowledge and Abundance

Stotra: Ma Amba Lalitha Devi – Devi Prayer (video and text)

MahaTripura Sundari, also known as Rajarajeshvari, MahaShodashi, and Lalita is the primary goddess of Sri Vidya. Lalita is a revered name of Goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of supreme goddess Mahadevi mainly venerated in Shaktism, the goddess-oriented sect … Continue reading Stotra: Ma Amba Lalitha Devi – Devi Prayer (video and text)

3 Electrifying Chants for Wealth, Long Life and Protection

Vedic chanting is an ancient practice that originated in India and has been passed down through generations. It involves the recitation of mantras, which are sacred sounds or phrases believed … Continue reading 3 Electrifying Chants for Wealth, Long Life and Protection

Shri Nirvanashtakam – निर्वाणषटकम्

1. I am not the mind, nor the intellect, neither the ego nor the subconscious I am also not the ear, not the nose, not the eye I am  neither … Continue reading Shri Nirvanashtakam – निर्वाणषटकम्

Shri Rudrashtakam – Shiva Stuti- श्रीरुद्राष्टकम

The Rudrashtakam is an ashtakam or octet (a prayer with eight rhyming verses) dedicated to the manifestation of Shiva. It was composed by Swami Tulsidas in the fifteenth century. Rudra is considered … Continue reading Shri Rudrashtakam – Shiva Stuti- श्रीरुद्राष्टकम

Shri Rudram – Namakam and Chamakam – Rudraprashnah – श्री रुद्रम् 

Sri Rudram, also known as Rudraprashnah, is a hymn devoted to Lord Shiva. It is part of the Yajur Veda and one of the greatest of the Vedic hymns for … Continue reading Shri Rudram – Namakam and Chamakam – Rudraprashnah – श्री रुद्रम् 

Shiva Mahimna Stotram – शिवमहिम्नः स्तोत्रम्

The Shiva Mahimna Stotra is very popular among the devotees of Lord Shiva and is considered one of the best among all Stotras (or Stutis) offered to Lord Shiva. The … Continue reading Shiva Mahimna Stotram – शिवमहिम्नः स्तोत्रम्

🔥 COMPLETE Mahamrityumjaya Havan with TEXTS to chant along (120m)

Bellow is a 120-minute video recording from a weekly Saturday Havan at Yoga Temple in Middle Pocket and all the texts required to chant along. Yoga aspirants that are unable … Continue reading 🔥 COMPLETE Mahamrityumjaya Havan with TEXTS to chant along (120m)

Sri Hanuman Chalisa श्री हनुमान चालीसा with Matarishvan

Youtube link https://youtu.be/c8g3C4HZA94 Shri Hanuman Chalisa, a poem in the vernacular of the time, primarily praising Lord Hanuman, is Tulsidas’s most famous piece of literature apart from the Ramacharitamanas, his … Continue reading Sri Hanuman Chalisa श्री हनुमान चालीसा with Matarishvan

Sri Siddha Kunjika Stotram सिद्धकुञ्जिकास्तोत्रम् with Matarishvan

Youtube link https://youtu.be/gtoMAqiS22k This great Siddha Kunjika Stotram (The secret song of perfection) is chanted before the reading of Devi Mahatmya. It is more tantric in nature and has been … Continue reading Sri Siddha Kunjika Stotram सिद्धकुञ्जिकास्तोत्रम् with Matarishvan

Shanti Mantra शांति पाठ from Yajur Veda (Om Bhadram Karnebhih – ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः श्रुणुयाम देवाः) with Matarishvan

Youtube link https://youtu.be/MX6Mf46nC5s This shanti path is a mantra of Universal Blessing! Shanti mantras are chanted at the start and sometimes even at the end of any activity, spiritual discussions … Continue reading Shanti Mantra शांति पाठ from Yajur Veda (Om Bhadram Karnebhih – ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः श्रुणुयाम देवाः) with Matarishvan

Satguru Vandana – Satguru Mandala (गुरु वंदना – भवसागर तारण कारण हे) with Matarishvan

Youtube link https://youtu.be/vRya3dVNhu0 Satguru Vandana is a devotional prayer to Adi Guru, the indwelling Guru Tattwa present within each living being – the eternal Guide carrying us across the ocean … Continue reading Satguru Vandana – Satguru Mandala (गुरु वंदना – भवसागर तारण कारण हे) with Matarishvan

Mantra Va – Alakh Baba Sri Chand Ji Mātrā Sāhib Jī (मात्रा साहिब – ਮਾਤਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ) with Matarishvan

Youtube link https://youtu.be/BtY2Q3lCeUg The Matra Sahib (Mantra Va – Alakh Baba Sri Chand Ji Mātrā Sāhib Jī (मात्रा साहिब – ਮਾਤਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ)) is a spiritual composition by Baba Sri Chand … Continue reading Mantra Va – Alakh Baba Sri Chand Ji Mātrā Sāhib Jī (मात्रा साहिब – ਮਾਤਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ) with Matarishvan

Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam – A Thousand Name Hymn Of Devi

One of the most beautiful Hymn to Devi. With words in Sanskrit and their meaning. SREE LALITHA SAHASRANAMA STOTRAM Shri Mate Namaha Asyashrilalita sahasranama stotras mahamantrasya, vashinyadi vagdevata Rushayah anushtup … Continue reading Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam – A Thousand Name Hymn Of Devi

GURU ŚLOKA गुरु श्लोक – Sanskrit Mantra, Transliteration and Translation

GURU ŚLOKA गुरु श्लोक gurur-brahmā gurur-viṣṇuh gurur-devo maheshvaraha | guruh sākṣāt param-brahma tasmai śrī gurave namaha ||  Guru himself is the creator, sustainer and the destroyer. He is verily the … Continue reading GURU ŚLOKA गुरु श्लोक – Sanskrit Mantra, Transliteration and Translation

SRI GURU STOTRAM (GURU VANDANAM) – Sanskrit, Transliteration and Translation

SRI GURU STOTRAM (GURU VANDANAM) Guru Vandanam or guru stotram are Sanskrit stanzas addressed to teacher or guru. These shlokas praise the guru for his God like qualities. These slokas … Continue reading SRI GURU STOTRAM (GURU VANDANAM) – Sanskrit, Transliteration and Translation

Mantra dīpajyotih PRAYER WHILE LIGHTING A LAMP – Sanskrit, Transliteration with DIACRITICS and Translation

PRAYER WHILE LIGHTING A LAMP: (apologies for the noise on the background) शुभं करोति कल्याणमारोग्यं धनसंपदा । शत्रुबुद्धिविनाशाय दीपज्योतिर्नमोऽस्तुते ॥ śubham karōti kalyāṇam  ārōgyam dhana saṁpadaḥ | śatrubuddhi vināśāya  dīpa … Continue reading Mantra dīpajyotih PRAYER WHILE LIGHTING A LAMP – Sanskrit, Transliteration with DIACRITICS and Translation

SANKAṭANāṢANA-GAṇESHA-STOTRAM – Sanskrit, Transliteration with DIACRITICS and Translation

śri nārada uvaca praṇamya śirasā devam gaurīputram vināyakam ।  bhaktāvāsam smaren nityam āyu: kāmārtha siddhaye ॥ 1 ॥  With my head bowed, let me unceasingly worship in my mind the … Continue reading SANKAṭANāṢANA-GAṇESHA-STOTRAM – Sanskrit, Transliteration with DIACRITICS and Translation

Full Shanti Path – Sanskrit, Devanagari, Translation

Full Shanti Path asato mā sad-gamaya  tamaso mā jyotir gamaya  mrityor-mā amritam gamaya  sarveṣām svastir bhavatu  sarveṣaam shāntir bhavatu  sarveṣām pūrṇam bhavatu  sarveṣām maṅgalam bhavatu  lokāh samastāh sukhino bhavantu  om … Continue reading Full Shanti Path – Sanskrit, Devanagari, Translation

Shanti Mantra शान्तिः मन्त्र Sanskrit, Translation and Transliteration

Shanti Mantra This is the Shanti Mantra for numerous Upanishads, including Kena, Katha, Shvetashvatara and Taittiriya Upanishads. om sa-ha-nā-va-VA-tu |  sa-ha-nau-bhu-NAK-tu |sa-ha-vīr-yam ka-ra-vā-VA-hai |  te-jas-vi-nā-va-dhī-ta-MA-stu |  MĀ vid-vi-ṣā-VA-hai || om shān-tih shān-tih shān-TI-h || … Continue reading Shanti Mantra शान्तिः मन्त्र Sanskrit, Translation and Transliteration

Tantrokta Devi Suktam अथ तन्त्रोक्तं देविसुक्तम् Sanskrit and DIACRITICS

Tantroktam Devisuktam  Hymn to Aparajita (the Undefeated).  Tantroktam Devi Suktam is recited at the end of Devi Mahatmya.  namo devyai mahādevyai śivāyai satataṃ namaḥ। namaḥ prakṛtyai bhadrāyai niyatāḥ praṇatāḥ smatāṃ … Continue reading Tantrokta Devi Suktam अथ तन्त्रोक्तं देविसुक्तम् Sanskrit and DIACRITICS

Śrī Hanumān Chālīsā श्री हनुमान चालीसा with DIACRITICS

śrī guru charana saroja raja, nija mana mukuru sudhāri। baranau(ṅ) raghuvara bimala jasu, jo dāyaku phala chāri॥ buddhihīna tanu jānike, sumirau(ṅ) pavanakumāra। bala budhi vidyā dehu mohi(ṅ) harahu kalesa vikāra॥ … Continue reading Śrī Hanumān Chālīsā श्री हनुमान चालीसा with DIACRITICS

Liṅgāṣṭakam लिङ्गाष्टकम् with Devanagari, Translation and DIACRITICS

brahmamurāri surārcita liṅgaṃnirmalabhāsita śobhita liṅgam |janmaja duḥkha vināśaka liṅgaṃtat-praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam || 1 || devamuni pravarārcita liṅgaṃkāmadahana karuṇākara liṅgam |rāvaṇa darpa vināśana liṅgaṃtat-praṇamāmi sadāśiva liṅgam || 2 || sarva sugandha … Continue reading Liṅgāṣṭakam लिङ्गाष्टकम् with Devanagari, Translation and DIACRITICS

śrī-rāma rāma rāmeti श्री राम राम रामेति with DIACRITICS

श्री राम राम रामेति रमे रामे मनोरमे ।सहस्रनाम तत्तुल्यं रामनाम वरानने ॥ śrī-rāma rāma rāmeti rāme rāme mano-rame | saha-stranāma tat tulyaṁ rāma-nāma varā-nane || Meaning: 1: By meditating on “Rama … Continue reading śrī-rāma rāma rāmeti श्री राम राम रामेति with DIACRITICS

Śri Rājarājēśvaryaṣṭakaṁ – Shri Rajarajeshvari Ashtakam – श्रीराजराजेश्वर्यष्टकम् – Lyrics

Śri Rājarājēśvaryaṣṭakaṁ – A hymn composed by the great Adī Śaṅkarācārya (788 CE – 820 CE) for beloved Mahātripurasundarī Lalitāmbikā Prakāśavimarśamaya Parābhaṭṭarikā Mahādevatā… The hymn praises the supreme goddess as Queen of all creation. … Continue reading Śri Rājarājēśvaryaṣṭakaṁ – Shri Rajarajeshvari Ashtakam – श्रीराजराजेश्वर्यष्टकम् – Lyrics

Mantra PŪRṆAHUTI – पूर्ण – आहुति – Sanskrit and Audiotrack

Mantra Purnahuti – Audiotrack Mantra Purnahuti – Sanskrit PŪRṆAHUTI  om pūr-ṇa-MA-dah pūr-ṇa-MI-dam  pūr-ṆĀT pūr-ṇa-mu-da-CHYA-te |  pūr-ṆA-sya pūr-ṇa-mā-dā-YA  pūr-ṇa-me-vā-VA-ṣi-ṣya-te |  om shān-tih shān-tih shān-TI-h || hari om Sanskrit पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात्पूर्णमुदच्यते।पूर्णस्य … Continue reading Mantra PŪRṆAHUTI – पूर्ण – आहुति – Sanskrit and Audiotrack