Download or read book Ardhanarishvara Stotra A Hymn on Unified Form Of Shiva and Shakti by Shankara Bhagavadpaada written by Koushik K and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-13 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ardhanarishvara means the half feminine form of ishvara (Shiva) this form is a combined form of Shiva and Shakti. It is the union of Shiva and shakti and expresses their oneness. This is one of the most important forms of Shiva described in the shaivagamas, puranas, and mantra shastras acharya Adishankara bhagavadpada composes this hymn to praise this particular form of Shiva. Worshiping this form is equivalent to worshiping Shiva and Shakti together. Acharya attaches 2 mantras in the ending verse of each shloka. the Shiva panchakshari (namah shivaya) and shakti panchakshari (namah shivayai) The hymn is an octet comprised of 8 shlokas. In ardhanarishvara form, a half is feminine & another is masculine, hence he uses words denoting feminine for the it, and the words denoting masculine while referring the masculine half of the form. He uses same words meaning differently in different contexts and similar words in this hymn n to praise the Shiva portion and the Shakti portion of this form.
Download or read book Lakshmi Dvadashanama Stotra written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2023-10-06 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This short hymn comprised of twelve names of goddess Lakshmi found in Vishvasara Tantra. Lord īśvara reveals this hymn through this tantra. These twelve names are considered the essence of all names of goddess Lakshmi, or the Kamalatmika form of the goddess (goddess Mahalakshmi in her great wisdom goddess form) as proposed by the Vishvasara tantra. It is to be noted that some of the epithets coincide with the names used to address the goddess in sri sukta, and Lakshmi ashtottara shatanama stotra.
Download or read book Nrusimha Dvadashanama Stotram written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hymn Nrusimha dvadashana nama stotra, the twelve-name hymn of lord narasimha is a traditional short and powerful hymn of lord narasimha, (said to be found in some manuscripts of brahma purana) the hymn praises the lord with twelve epithets praising his various glorious qualities, This hymn is recited by devotees of vishnu of various schools. This book is a short translation of the hymn in simple english. By chanting this hymn with devotion, one van please lord narasimha and get his protection from diseases enemies and all kinds of negativity. ( as quoted in the phala shruti of the hymn)
Download or read book Varahi Dvadashanama Stotram written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2024-07-14 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These twelve names of goddess vārāhī are given in the seventeenth chapter of lalitopākhyāna – the narration about goddess lalitā. This is a conversation between Lord Hayagreeva and sage Agastya, Hayagreeva teaches Agastya the twelve names of goddess vārāhī. These are called the secretive names of vārāhī as these names contain the key to understanding who vārāhī is. The gods and goddesses standing in the sky praise her with these names, says the brahmanda purana. All twelve names describe the attributes of goddess vārāhī, apart from that, some names also indicate various forms of goddess vārāhī. This hymn also acts as a great protective armour for those who chant it.
Download or read book Hanuman Dvadashanama Stotram written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: hanuman dvadasha nama strotra is a short and powerful, easy to chant hymn of Hanuman comprised of twelve names indicating hanuman's great qualities and his glories. The hymn given in chapter 55 of parāshara Samhitā. This mantra is taught to sage Maitreya by sage parāshara and he prescribes to chant this hymn after chanting any mantra of Hanuman. he also gives two other mantras, seven lettered Hanuman mantra and the sixteen lettered Hanuman mantra in the same chapter, which is also given in this book In a normal chanting ritual procedures of nyaasa (sanctifying the different body parts with mantras), dhyana (visualization and contemplation of the deity's form) and gestures are not required. this makes the mantra easy to chant for anyone and everyone who is devoted to hanuman and have trust in him. in some versions of the hymn the benefits of chanting this hymn of twelve names of Hanuman is given as "whoever recites these twelve names of the lord of monkeys (kapīndra) the great one, daily (regularly) before going to sleep, and especially during travel, doesn't have the fear of death, and shall become victorious everywhere" This mantra can be chanted to gain good heath, strength , longevity and victory. and to attain all the desires by the grace of lord Hanuman
Download or read book How to Convert Any Androd Tablet to Drawing Pad Graphics Tablet Using Free Tools written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2021-11-07 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are an artist, particularly a digital artist then You would know the importance of a graphic tablet. There are many options available in the market. like Wacom one , Deco etc. The only problem is you should know whether you are comfortable with your graphic tablet I will always recommend that you practice before you buy which is again not the practical option. There are others who may not be professional artists but want to try the luxury of graphic tablet. Artists who are trying hard to earn more and are not having a budget to buy this tablet should have a fair chance to try this out. I found that there are tools to make this possible. This book is an effort to show you a way to have the graphic tablet experience with a tablet you already have. In this book you will get A simple and easy step by step guide to convert any android tablet (or phone) to a drawing pad with screenshots all with free tools. A demo video which shows you how it works ( the end result) Recommendation of optional Paid tools which works best with this tool ( the paid tools are completely optional)
Download or read book Twenty Seven Names of Hanuman From Parashara Samhita written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2021-12-29 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parāshara Samhita gives us a very special mantra of hanuman called sundari prathama mantra , which is a collection of names , though it is a collection of hymns it is not just a hymn but also counted as a single mantra. Since it is a collection of 27 names and does not openly contain any beeja mantras, it can be chanted by everyone. Hence this book is an effort to comment on those particular names and explain them backed by the sacred text parāshara Samhita and other sacred scriptures. Each epithet of Hanuman describes us about a unique quality or aspect of hanuman or a great deed performed by him. This mantra is chanted for accomplishing all kinds of puruṣārtha (four accomplishments of life, dharma (righteousness) artha (wealth) kāma (desire) and moksha (liberation) by the grace of lord hanuman.
Download or read book Shiva Manasa Pooja written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2020-06-03 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shiva manasa pooja is one of the easiest and shortest and most beautiful hymns on Shiva which helps us to do a mental worship or internal worship. Wherever we are and in whichever time we want, we can do the mental worship. Mental worship is the process of visualizing the god, then visualizing various offerings and offer them to the lord mentally. The basic offerings are of sixteen kinds which will be discussed in detail throughout this book. This worship is one of the best ways to connect with god. You don’t need to depend on any external factors or availability of things. You can create things out of our visualization and offer them to god. All that god cares is that you wish to offer him something with love and you are thinking about him with love and devotion while offering mentally. This kind of worship has an equal importance just like external ritualistic worship (baahya pooja) – external worship. Even at times when you are not able to do the external worship, it is prescribed that you do internal worship of the lord. This hymn is one of the simplest ways to help you do it. You can do it two times a day. There are no special rules to be followed. Just chant this hymn with devotion and visualize every offering in each step and offer it to lord Shiva. I will give you a couple of Dhyana shlokas (verses for contemplation and visualization) of lord Shiva which you can use to visualize Shiva and then slowly visualize various offerings and offer them to lord Shiva as guided by the hymn.
Download or read book Kali Santarana Upanishad written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kali Santarana Upanishad is one of the minor Upanishads found in Krishna yajur Veda. The black Yajurveda. This Upanishad is a conversation between Brahma the creator and sage Narada. The text reveals the mantra which is a collection of 16 names. This very mantra was initiated to shri Krishna Chaitanya maha prabhu and is followed by the gaudiya sampradaya, ISKCON. Popularly known as "the hare Krishna maha mantra."Kalisantarana Upanishad is the primary source of that great mantra and its glory. In this book we will discuss the Upanishad and learn what lord Brahma had taught to sage Narada. hare rāma hare rāma rāma rāma hare hare .hare kṛṣṇa hare kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa hare hareThe three names hari, rāma and kṛṣṇa which comprises the great mantra. The meaning of each name will be explained in this book with the help of scriptural sources. Before starting the Upanishad the shantipatha which is recited before any Upanishad of Yajurveda is recited. That prayer for peace will also be translated in the book.
Download or read book Durga Saptashloki The Seven Verses from Devi Mahatmyam Transliteration Translation and commentary written by Koushik K and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-20 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Durga saptashlokee is a collection of seven important slokas from the sacred text Devi mahaathmyam. the text Devi maahatmyam praises the glories of mother durga and narrate the great deeds of mother goddess.The text durga saptashlokee is a collection of the most important shlokas (mantras) from Durga patha for use in daily prayers and chants.seven shlokas praise the goddess Durgaa and pray to her for different fruits. All these verses are found in different chapters of the Devi Maahaatmya. Each of these shlokas is a mantra which can also be chanted separately to please the mother and to attain a particular benefit, pray for protection, wealth, good fortune and the mother's (Ambaa's) grace.One who chants this hymn shall be blessed with all fortunes and self realization by the grace of the goddess.In this book I will explain the meaning of those seven shlokas as per the commentaries of great shaakta scholars (devotees of mother goddess) like Bhaaskara raaya maakhin Naagoji bhatta and others.
Download or read book The Name of Durga written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The method of chanting the name of durga and the benefits of chanting it according to the rudra yamala tantra as said by lord shiva to parvati.
Download or read book The Names Of Shiva Commentary on 108 Names of Shiva From Shiva Rahasya Khanda Based on Shiva Tatva Rahasya Of Neelakanta Deekshita written by Koushik K and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book I will explain the meaning of 108 names of Shiva which is given in shiva-rahasya-khanda of Skanda purāna. This particular hymn is considered one of the most important hymns of Shiva. We can find authentic commentaries on this hymn by many great scholars of Purāna, and mantra shāstra. Shiva Tatva Rahasya of Neelakantha Deekshita - a profound Shaivate scholar, a great Vaidika and a great Agama and mantra shāstras scholar which is an elaborate commentary of the hymn and the other work is Shivanāmakalpalata of Bhaskara Raaya - A profound Shākta and a great scholar of, puranas, Agamas and mantrashāstras. The work Shivanāmakalpalata is in the form of a poetic hymn rather than a commentary. The hymn shows us the meaning of each name of Shiva ashtottara shatanāma stotra through each Shloka. We can also find explanations of the names of Lord Shiva in various texts, like in Mahabharata, in commentaries of Shree Rudra Prashna and commentaries of Vedas, in āgamas and purānas.
Download or read book Rudrashtakam A Hymn from RamacharitaManas by Goswami Tulasidas written by Koushik K and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-19 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The hymn Rudrashtaka appears in the Uttara Khand of Ramacharita manas (a narration of Raamayana by Tulasi Daasa - the composer of hanuman chalisa and a great devotee of Raama, Shiva and Hanuman)This hymn is told as narrated by Lomasha Maharshi to save his disciple from the curse of Shiva.This hymn is an wonderful text comprised of eight stanzas praising the greatness of Shiva in all aspects. It also describes that Shiva is the greatest GOD. The Brahman (absolute god who is formless and can take many forms by will.)Various qualities, attributes, motifs of lord Shiva are described well with the use of profound words.Devotees of Shiva consider this hymn as one among the most important hymns on Lord Shiva and chant it regularly or on important days of lord Shiva's worship.In this book the hymn Rudrashtaka praising Mahadeva Maheshwara Shiva is explained word by word explaining the textual and the deep meaning of the hymn based on various scriptures.
Download or read book Shiva Panchakshara Nakshatra Mala A Hymn on Shiva with 27 Stanzas by Adi Shankara Bhagavadpaada written by Koushik K and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shiva panchakshara nakshatramala is one of the hymns composed by shree Aadi Shankara Bhagavadpaada - the great aachaarya of advaita doctrine.The hymn praises the various pastimes, deeds and attributes of lord Shiva. The hymn has two specialties.1. The number of stanzas in this hymn is twenty seven.27 is a very significant number in Hinduism. There are twenty seven important stars which forms the month of chandramana calendar.2. each verse of the hymn ends with "namah shivaaya".The mantra is called the panchakshari mantra (five syllable mantra) it is one of the greatest mantras.The kind bhagavadpata embeds the mantra in this hymn so everyone can attain the benefits of chanting it, even for those who has not been initiated with the mantra, chanting this stotra is not forbidden.By chanting this hymn once, the devotee chants the five syllable mantra 108 times & attains all the benefits even without following the ritualistic austerities which are mandatory when you chant the mantra.
Download or read book Hanuman Chalisa Explained written by Koushik K and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-13 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About The HymnHanuman chalisa is a sacred and one of the most powerful hymns to Hanuman composed by the great sage Tulasidaasa - The author of Raamayana in Hindi. He was a very great devotee of Raama and Hanuman and have had visions of Hanuman many times in his life. He was well-versed in Puranas Agamas and Mantra shastras.The Translation and CommentaryIn this sacred hymn Tulasidaasa praises the greatness of Hanuman and also many great deeds done by him. There are many secrets of mantra shastra - the method of ritualistic worship hidden in the hymn. different forms of Hanuman are praised in different dohaas (couplets)In this book each verse of Hanuman chaalisa is elaborately explained with the help of Veda, Purana, and mantra shashtras. incidents showing Hanuman's great qualities are quoted from different sacred scriptures.The word by word meaning of the hymn is also explained.
Download or read book Kalabhairavashtakam written by Koushik K and published by k.koushik. This book was released on 2018-11-29 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hymn praises the lord kālabhairava who is the guardian of kāshi as the supreme god who is non different to Shiva and non different to atman our true self. He who is the creator, protector, destroyer of the whole world. He is the giver of wisdom and liberation, destroyer of all evil qualities. This hymn was sung by achārya ādi shankara bhagavadpāda in the holy shrine of kāshi.
Download or read book Parts of the Body Sanskrit English Bilingual Early Learning Easy Teaching Picture Dictionary written by Koushik K and published by Koushik K. This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you ever want to learn Body Parts in Sanskrit? When you recite kavacha stotras ( armour hymns of gods and goddesses) in Sanskrit, you will find prayers prayer the god/ goddess for protecting each body part. When you do anga pooja rituals, you have mantras or shlokas referring each body part of the god/ goddess Did you ever want to learn and understand those words so that you can pray and visualize while chanting the kavachas, and do the anga pooja by offering flowers to the correct body part of the deity with the mantra? If that's what you always wanted then this book is designed just for you. learning and understanding Sanskrit body parts will be easier with this book In this book you will find the following Sanskrit Body Parts Names. Colorful Pictures of Body Parts. English Body Parts Names.