Sringeri Sarada Temple and
prayers and songs praising the Goddess
Compiled by
P.R.Ramachander
Singeri or Srunga Giri is believed to be the place
where Sage Rishya Sringa lived . This is in the confluence of two sister rivers
Thunga and Bhadra (Both Tributaries
to the Krishna river ) . The Sringeri Sarada Peetam
the first Peetam established by
Adhi Sankara is located here ,. The
Sarada devi temple is one of the many temples
of Sarada peetam. Sage Sureswaracharya was the first Peedathipathi of this peetam. There is a very interesting story behind Sureswara Charya
and the Sarada temple .
Adhi
Sankara in his mission to
propagate the philosophy of
Advaitham toured all over India , trying to convince great scholars as well as
people about the greatness of Advaitha. In this mission when he
went to the town of Mahishmathi
, he met a very great scholar in Karma Kanda
, Mandana Mishra . When Adhi
Sankara and Mandana MIshra
could not agree with each other , they decided to debate
.They both agreed that Ubhaya Bharathi
, the wife of Mandana Mishra should be the judge as she was considered as the
incarnation of Goddess Saraswathi
herself. When the debate went on
without showing any symptom of
ending, Ubahaya Bharathi gave a garland
each to Adhi Sankara and her husband Mandana
Mishra and said if their garland fades first they would be considered as defeated,. After some
time Mandana Mishra’s garland began to fade .Ubhaya Bharathi said that since husband and wife are one soul in two
bodies , she also should be defeated. Adhi
Sankara agreed and later Ubhaya Bharathi was
defeated. Mandana Mishra took
SAnyana and was given the name of Sureswaracharya . Then Adhi Sankara realizing that Ubhaya Bharathi was Goddess
Saraswathi herself, requested her
to follow him ,. She agreed but put a
condition that Adhi Sankara should not look back at her any
time .When they reached Srunga giri, Adhi Sankara noticed that
a snake with an open hood was protecting a frog from rain there and also
a tiger and a deer were roaming together . It was at that time that
he felt that he was not hearing
the sound of Anklets of Ubhaya Bharathi. Since he looked back, Ubhaya Bharathi disappeared
leaving a Sandalwood statue of mother
Sarada . Adhi Sankara drew a Sri Chakra
on a stone there and consecrated the idol there. Then the mother appeared before him and told him that she would be with the pontiffs and sages of the Peetam (to be called Sarada Peetam ) there. Later Swami Bharathi Krishna Theertha
and Sri Vidyaranya got built that temple in the Kerala style with tiles and A golden idol was substituted to the Sandalwood idol of the temple . The Present
temple in granite was built in the twentieth centuary and was consecrated in the year 1916 by Sri Abinava Vidhya Theertha .A golden chariot was
deicated to her in the year 1999.
Along with
the temple of mother Sharada , there are
several great temples in the same peeta,
some of them in the same compound and some outside . The biggest and great looking is the temple of Lord, who is consecrated here
as Vidhya Sankara. Then there
is the temples of Thorana Ganapathi, Janardhana , Vageeswari
, Balasubramanya ,Malahanikareswara
( 10 km away from the temple where there is a growing Ganesa statue) , Adhi Sankara . Sureswaracharya , the guardian deities of sringeri town like Kalabhairava , Anjaneya, Durgamba and Kalikamba, Malayala Brahma ( a Brahma Rakshas who was a scholarly Brahmin who refused to
teach others and later blessed by
Swami Vidyaranya) and Sri
KOdandaramaswami. Then there is Chandramouleeswara
Linga which was given by Adhi Sankara
to Sureswaracharya , which is worshipped by the Peetathipadhi himself thrice a day even now.
The temples are normally
open from 6 Am -2 PM and 5.00PM to 9 PM. And almost year round
there are festivals in these temples.Navarathri is celebrated in a grand scale in the Saradambha temple besides several other festivals.
Some of the festivals are “5 day Sankara Jayanthi falling on the Shukla
Panchami in April-May, Vyasa Puja, Varalakshmi Puja, Sri Krishna Jayanthi,
Vinayaka Chaturti, Sri Vamana Jayanthi, Sri Anantha Padamanabha Vrata, Sri Uma
Maheswara Vrata and Maha Shiva rathri ”
Food during lunch
hour is served in the temple to all the
visitors, students studying in the school run by the Mutt as well as
to all senior citizens in living
in the Senior citizen township
maintained by the Mutt. Feeding
of Huge fishes in the temple ghat of the
THunga Bhadra river is done by the devotees.
The contact
details are
The Administrator,
Sringeri Mutt and its Properties,
Sringeri, Chickmagalur District,
Karnataka
PIN – 577139.
Sringeri Mutt and its Properties,
Sringeri, Chickmagalur District,
Karnataka
PIN – 577139.
Phone Numbers
+91-8265-250123
+91-8265-250594
+91-8265-250192
Fax Number
+91-8265-250792
Some of the great prayers
about this Goddess are :-
I.Stotras
1.Sharada Bhujanga prayathashtakam
(The octet to Sharada written in a meter with snake like movement)
By
Adhi Shankara Bhagawat Pada
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Sharda is the goddess of the temple town of Sringeri. She is supposed to be an incarnation of Goddess Saraswathi.Adhishankara has established one of his Mutts in this town, which is in the shores of River Thunga.
This great stotra unlike the other stotras of Adhi Shankara is difficult to follow, though it is extremely musical. Many interpretations exist because of that. I have to a large extent followed the Tamil translation (Making changes wherever I did not agree) which appeared in Brahma Sandesam, April 2009 issue. People who disagree with the translation are requested to pardon this ignoramus.)
Suvakshoja kumbham , sudha poorna kumbhaam,
Prasadavalambhaam , prapunyavalambaam,
Sadasyendu bhimbhaam , sadanoshta bhimbhaam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 1
Having pot like breasts , which are pots full of nectar,
Prepared to shower her grace , she looks after those who do good,
And she has the form of ever glowing moon with reddish lips resembling a cherry,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Kadakshe dayardhraam , kare gnana mudhraam,
Kalabhir vinidhram , kalapai subhadhraam,
Purasthreem vinidhraam , pura sthunga bhadram,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 2
Brimming with mercy in her glance, showing symbol of wisdom in her hands,
Always awakened by the art forms, always wearing ornaments,
And who is the wakeful great lady and living in the shores of auspicious river Thunga*,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
* Sringeri temple is situated in the shores of Thunga and not Thunga Bhadra
and so I have taken one meaning of Bhadhra as auspicious.
Lalaamanga phaalaam lasad gana lolaam,
Swabhakthaika paalaam , yasa sree kapolaam,
Kare thwaksha maalaam , kanath prathna lolaam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 3
Wearing ornaments in her forehead, becoming ecstasic in good music,
Looking after her devotees , with two cheeks famous for their beauty,
And having garland of beads in her hand and who has deep liking for ornaments,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Su seemantha veneem drusa nirjithaineem,
Ramath keera vaneem Namath vajra panim,
Sudhamandharasyam, mudha chinthya veneem,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 4
With braided hair parted at the middle showing hanging ornamental balls,
With playing glances of a deer and worshipped by the Devendra,
With nectar like smiling face and hair that attracts our mind,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Susantham sudeham druganthe kachanthaam,
Lasad salla thagee manthama chinthyam,
Smara thapasai sanga poorva sthitham thaam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 5
Very peaceful, with a pretty mien , with black hair ,with eyes like that of deer,
With shining body like a tender climber, who cannot be measured by mind,
And who existed before the imaginative world of great sages,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Kurange , thurange Mrugendre , Khagendre,
Maraale madhebhe mahokshe adhi rodaam,
Mahathyam navamyam sada saama roopam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 6
She who rides on a deer, horse , lion and eagle,
She who rides on the swan, the bull and the elephant,
During the nine holy days and has a very peaceful form,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Jwalath kanthi vahnim , jagan mohanaamgeem,
Bhaje maanasam bhoja subrantha brungeem,
Nija stotra Sangeetha nruthya prabhangeem,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 7
She who is as pretty as raging fire, she whose prettiness attracts the world,
She who moves around the lotus like mind of her devotees like a bee,
And she whose luster is increased by true prayer , song and dance,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Bhavambhoja nethraja sampoojyamanam,
Lasan manda hasa prabha vakthra chihnaam,
Chlath chanchalodhara thadanga karnam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 8
She who is worshipped by Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Lord Brahma,
She whose face is lighted by her lustrous smile,
And she whose prettiness is increased by the swinging ear pendants,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mothe
(The octet to Sharada written in a meter with snake like movement)
By
Adhi Shankara Bhagawat Pada
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Sharda is the goddess of the temple town of Sringeri. She is supposed to be an incarnation of Goddess Saraswathi.Adhishankara has established one of his Mutts in this town, which is in the shores of River Thunga.
This great stotra unlike the other stotras of Adhi Shankara is difficult to follow, though it is extremely musical. Many interpretations exist because of that. I have to a large extent followed the Tamil translation (Making changes wherever I did not agree) which appeared in Brahma Sandesam, April 2009 issue. People who disagree with the translation are requested to pardon this ignoramus.)
Suvakshoja kumbham , sudha poorna kumbhaam,
Prasadavalambhaam , prapunyavalambaam,
Sadasyendu bhimbhaam , sadanoshta bhimbhaam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 1
Having pot like breasts , which are pots full of nectar,
Prepared to shower her grace , she looks after those who do good,
And she has the form of ever glowing moon with reddish lips resembling a cherry,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Kadakshe dayardhraam , kare gnana mudhraam,
Kalabhir vinidhram , kalapai subhadhraam,
Purasthreem vinidhraam , pura sthunga bhadram,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 2
Brimming with mercy in her glance, showing symbol of wisdom in her hands,
Always awakened by the art forms, always wearing ornaments,
And who is the wakeful great lady and living in the shores of auspicious river Thunga*,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
* Sringeri temple is situated in the shores of Thunga and not Thunga Bhadra
and so I have taken one meaning of Bhadhra as auspicious.
Lalaamanga phaalaam lasad gana lolaam,
Swabhakthaika paalaam , yasa sree kapolaam,
Kare thwaksha maalaam , kanath prathna lolaam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 3
Wearing ornaments in her forehead, becoming ecstasic in good music,
Looking after her devotees , with two cheeks famous for their beauty,
And having garland of beads in her hand and who has deep liking for ornaments,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Su seemantha veneem drusa nirjithaineem,
Ramath keera vaneem Namath vajra panim,
Sudhamandharasyam, mudha chinthya veneem,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 4
With braided hair parted at the middle showing hanging ornamental balls,
With playing glances of a deer and worshipped by the Devendra,
With nectar like smiling face and hair that attracts our mind,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Susantham sudeham druganthe kachanthaam,
Lasad salla thagee manthama chinthyam,
Smara thapasai sanga poorva sthitham thaam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 5
Very peaceful, with a pretty mien , with black hair ,with eyes like that of deer,
With shining body like a tender climber, who cannot be measured by mind,
And who existed before the imaginative world of great sages,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Kurange , thurange Mrugendre , Khagendre,
Maraale madhebhe mahokshe adhi rodaam,
Mahathyam navamyam sada saama roopam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 6
She who rides on a deer, horse , lion and eagle,
She who rides on the swan, the bull and the elephant,
During the nine holy days and has a very peaceful form,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Jwalath kanthi vahnim , jagan mohanaamgeem,
Bhaje maanasam bhoja subrantha brungeem,
Nija stotra Sangeetha nruthya prabhangeem,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 7
She who is as pretty as raging fire, she whose prettiness attracts the world,
She who moves around the lotus like mind of her devotees like a bee,
And she whose luster is increased by true prayer , song and dance,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mother.
Bhavambhoja nethraja sampoojyamanam,
Lasan manda hasa prabha vakthra chihnaam,
Chlath chanchalodhara thadanga karnam,
Bhaje Saradambhaam ajasram madhambham. 8
She who is worshipped by Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Lord Brahma,
She whose face is lighted by her lustrous smile,
And she whose prettiness is increased by the swinging ear pendants,
And I pray that mother Sharada who is forever my mothe
2. Sarada Mahimna Stotram
By
Swami Sachidananda Shivabhinava Nrusimha
Bharathi Swami
Of Sringeri Peetam
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Sarada is the presiding deity
of Sringeri. She is considered as the form of
Goddess Saraswathi. .This strotra is written by the 33rd Pontiff
of the Sringeri Sarada peeta who lived between
1858-1912)
1.Srungadri Vasaya, vidhi priyaya,
Karunya varambudhaye nathaya,
Vijnana dayakhila bogadhaya,
Sri Saradakhyaya namo Mahimne
Salutaions to greatness of her known as
Sarada,
Who lives on Sringa mountain , who is very dear to Lord
Brahma ,
Who is the ocean of mercy to her
devotees,
And who grants them knowledge , mercy and
al type of pleasures.
2.THunga thata vasa kruthadharaya,
Brungali vidweshi kuchojjwalaya,
Angadari bhootha manojna hemne,
Srungara semnesthu namo mahimne
Salutaions to greatness of goddess
who has lovely parting of hair,
Who living on banks of Thunga is honoured,
Whose shining breasts hates swarm of
bees ,
And who wears lovely golden ornaments on
her limbs.
3.Veenalasad pani saroruhaya ,
Sonadaraya, akhila bhagyadaya,
Kaanadha sastra pramukeshu chanda,
Prajna pradhayasthu , namo Mahimne
Salutations to greatness of goddess
sitting on a lotus,
Holding Veena in her hands , who has
red lips ,
Who grants all luck to , experts in Sastra like
Kanadha,
And who grants very great wisdom.
4.Chandra prabhayesa sahodharaya ,
Chandrarbha kalakrutha masthakaya,
Indradhi devothama poojithaya,
Karunya santhraya namo Mahimne
Salutations to greatness of
Goddess who has nmmon as her brother,
Who wears on her head the crescent
of moon from the killer of God of death,
Who is worshiped by Indra and other
Devas and who is full of mercy.
Ithi
Sri Jagad Guru Srunga giri Sri SachidanandaShivabhinava
Nrusimha Bharathi Swamiji
Virachitha Sarada Mahimna stotram
Thus ends the “The
Sarada Mahimna Stotra written by
Sri Sachidananda Shivabhinava Nrusimha
Bharathi of Sringeri peetam.
3.Sarada Pancharathna Sthuthi
(The five gem like prayer addressed to Goddess Sarada)
By
HH Bharathi theertha Maha Swami Of Sringeri Peetam
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Jagatguru Bharathi Theertha Mahaswami is
the present presiding pontiff of SArada Peetam in Sringeri)
Dhyanam
Vidhya mudra , aksha malaa amrutha kalasa
karaa , Koti Surya Prakasa,
Jayaa padmodbhavasya, prantha jana thathe
sarvamishtam disanthi,
Indroupendradhi vandhyaa , tribhuvana janani
vaksavithri saranyaa,
Seyam Sri Saradambham sakala sukha kari mangalaani
pradadyath.
Shower on me auspiciousness, Oh Goddess who makes all people
happy , Oh mother Saradha,
Who holds in her hand knowledge , symbol of
divinity , rosary and pot of nectar, who shines like billions of
Suns,
Who is the wife of the lotus born , who fulfills all
the wishes of all people who pray her,
Who is saluted by Indra , Upendra and devas, who is
mother of three worlds, goddess of speech and one who protects.
1.Srimada Shankara desikendra
rachitheThungaapagaa theerage,
Srungeryakhya pura sthithe , suvimale sanmouni
samsevithe,
Peete thaam ravi koti deeptha sahithaam rajamanam
shivaam,
Rajeevaaksha mukhaam , amararchitha padaam
vandhe sadaa Saradaam.
I always salute Sarada, who has a face with lotus like eyes
,
Whose feet are worshipped by Devas,Who is
in the town of Sringeri
On the banks of river Thunga established by Great
Guru Shankara ,
Who is very pure and is served by great sages on the
Peeta
On which she rules with a luster of
Billion suns.
2.Padaa namra janarthi nasa nipunaam ,
nadahanusandhayineem,
Vedantha prathipadhyamana vibhavam , vaadhadhi sakthi
pradhaam,
Vidhyaa kalpa lathaam , Chathur mukha mukhomboja jatha
suryayithaam,
Vidhya theertha guru uthamai raha raha
samsevyamanaam Bhaje,
I sing about that goddess who is served always by the
great Guru Vidhyatheertha,
Who is expert in destroying the sufferings of those
who bow to her feet,
Who can be prayed using musical notes, who has the fame of
being described in Vedantha,
Who confers the power of debate to us, who is the wish
giving climber of knowledge ,
And who is like the Sun God to the lotus like
face of Lord Brahma .
3.Eeshath smera Mukhambujam, Kuchabhara namraam ,
trilokavanim,
DAithyavratha vinasini , kuchanjithapravrut payodhaam ,
shivaam,
SAmsarnava magna dheena janatha santhapa sannasini,
Vandhe thaam shubadhham ananya saranaa swanthe
sadaa saradaam.
I salute that auspicious Sarada , who does
good to those who do not have protection,
Who has a gentle smile on her lotus like face,
who is bent due to heavy breasts,
Who protects all the three worlds Who
destroys very large number of Rakshasas,
Whose locks of hair are dark like
the rain bearing clouds , who is peaceful,
And who destroys the sorrow of suffering people
who are drowned in the ocean of domestic life.
4.Karunyamrutha vaari rasi manisaam Keyura haarair
aavrutham,
Kamare sahajaam karabja vilasathkeeraam ,
Khuberarchithaam,
Kama Krodha mukhari varga samani, kaivalya sampath pradhaam,
Kanchod adbutha mana priyaam , hrudhi bhaje bhakthyaa
sadaa SAradam.
I always worship with devotion that Sarada
in my heart, who likes to wear wonderful girdles,
Who is always the ocean of the
nectar of mercy , who wears crown and necklaces,
Who is the sister of Lord Shiva, Who holds a parrot in her
hand , who is worshipped by Khubera,
Who pacifies the enemies of life such as passion and anger
and grants the wealth of salvation.
5.Nithya anithyaviveka dhana nipunaam, sthuthyaam
Mukundhadhibhi,
Yathyakara SAsanga mouli vinuthaam sathyarpitha swasravaam,
Nathyaa kevalameva thushta hrudayaam
thyakthwaaanya devanaham,
BHakthyaa may hrudayambhoja anavaratham vandhe sadaa
Saradam.
I salute with devotion that Sarada who always
decorates my lotus like heart leaving out other Gods,
Who is an expert in granting the wisdom in
separating the stable and unstable things,
Who is worshipped by Gods like Lord Vishnu whose form is
like the moon wearing a crown
Who is established in those who have dedicated
to truth,
And is happy to be establishing herself in the
heart of her devotees
4.Sharada Stotra
(Prayer to Goddess Saraswathi)
By
Sri Sridhara Swami of Chincholi, Karnataka
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(This great Prayer is written by a Holy sage of Karnatka called Sridhara Swami (http://spiritual-note.blogspot.com/2007/03/sant-shreedhar-swami-maharaj.html). This stotra in sanskrit script with meaning is available in
http://ioustotra.blogspot.com/2010/10/shri-sharda-stotram.html )
1.Vibudha vandithe , budha janasrithe,
Janani sharade , bhavthu they krupaa
Saluted by scholars , depended upon by the wise,
Oh mother Sharada , please shower your grace
2.Mathivikasike , mathi vishodhike,
Mathi vararchithe , kuru krupaam Shive
She who broadens and purifies wisdom,
Oh Goddess who blesses with wisdom,
Oh Consort of Shiva, please show your mercy
3.Vimala bhodhike , nija sukhathmike,
Yadhi thu they krupaa, sa thu sukhee bhaveth.
Teacher of pure knowledge , One who gives true comfort,
If I get your blessings then I would be really happy.
4.Janani they padam , jada vipasakam,
Sphuradhu sarvadaa, sphut tharam hrudhi.
Mother, your feet promotes even in your foolish devotees,
The pure knowledge always and for ever.
5.Chidavambhyahe , janani mana idham
Athi sushobhanam , visathu thava padam
Oh mother keep in my mind , your auspicious feet ,
And promote in me the divine pure knowledge
6.Thava sushobhanam, vimala roopakam,
Jagathi visthrutham , kuru dhayanvithe
Make your auspicious pure form shine,
Throughout the world, Oh merciful mother.
7.Thava krupanvithaa , jagathi naikasaa,
Thimira haraka , santhu budha janaa
Due to your mercy , the ignorant of the world,
Are cured of their blindness by wise people.
8.Mala harathmake , vimala jana pure,
Janani thwam sadaa, nivasa jnanadhe
Destroyer of bad thoughts , in this place of pure ones,
You mother should always stay and help us all.
9.Jayathu jayathu nithyam sarada veda mathaa,
Jayathu jayathu devi jnanadha mokshadhaa cha
Jayathu jayathu yaa sri sarva devairupaasya,
Jayathu jayathu nithya BHarathi chithswaroopa
Victory and victory daily to Sharada, the mother of Vedas,
Victory and victory to the goddess who grants wisdom and salvation,
Victory and victory to all those devotees of the Goddess,
Victory and victory to the Goddess with perennial divine form.
Srimath Paramahamsa parivrujacharya sadguru bhagwathaa,
Sridhara swami mana virachitham sri Saradha stotram sampoornam.
Thus ends the prayer to Sharada witten by the great saint and sage
Sridhara Swami.
(Prayer to Goddess Saraswathi)
By
Sri Sridhara Swami of Chincholi, Karnataka
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(This great Prayer is written by a Holy sage of Karnatka called Sridhara Swami (http://spiritual-note.blogspot.com/2007/03/sant-shreedhar-swami-maharaj.html). This stotra in sanskrit script with meaning is available in
http://ioustotra.blogspot.com/2010/10/shri-sharda-stotram.html )
1.Vibudha vandithe , budha janasrithe,
Janani sharade , bhavthu they krupaa
Saluted by scholars , depended upon by the wise,
Oh mother Sharada , please shower your grace
2.Mathivikasike , mathi vishodhike,
Mathi vararchithe , kuru krupaam Shive
She who broadens and purifies wisdom,
Oh Goddess who blesses with wisdom,
Oh Consort of Shiva, please show your mercy
3.Vimala bhodhike , nija sukhathmike,
Yadhi thu they krupaa, sa thu sukhee bhaveth.
Teacher of pure knowledge , One who gives true comfort,
If I get your blessings then I would be really happy.
4.Janani they padam , jada vipasakam,
Sphuradhu sarvadaa, sphut tharam hrudhi.
Mother, your feet promotes even in your foolish devotees,
The pure knowledge always and for ever.
5.Chidavambhyahe , janani mana idham
Athi sushobhanam , visathu thava padam
Oh mother keep in my mind , your auspicious feet ,
And promote in me the divine pure knowledge
6.Thava sushobhanam, vimala roopakam,
Jagathi visthrutham , kuru dhayanvithe
Make your auspicious pure form shine,
Throughout the world, Oh merciful mother.
7.Thava krupanvithaa , jagathi naikasaa,
Thimira haraka , santhu budha janaa
Due to your mercy , the ignorant of the world,
Are cured of their blindness by wise people.
8.Mala harathmake , vimala jana pure,
Janani thwam sadaa, nivasa jnanadhe
Destroyer of bad thoughts , in this place of pure ones,
You mother should always stay and help us all.
9.Jayathu jayathu nithyam sarada veda mathaa,
Jayathu jayathu devi jnanadha mokshadhaa cha
Jayathu jayathu yaa sri sarva devairupaasya,
Jayathu jayathu nithya BHarathi chithswaroopa
Victory and victory daily to Sharada, the mother of Vedas,
Victory and victory to the goddess who grants wisdom and salvation,
Victory and victory to all those devotees of the Goddess,
Victory and victory to the Goddess with perennial divine form.
Srimath Paramahamsa parivrujacharya sadguru bhagwathaa,
Sridhara swami mana virachitham sri Saradha stotram sampoornam.
Thus ends the prayer to Sharada witten by the great saint and sage
Sridhara Swami.
5.Aarthi Ma Sarada ki (Hindi)
(This is worship of mother Sarada)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(You can see this great prayer addressed to Goddess
Saraswathi/Sarada in http://hindi.webdunia.com/aarti-chalisa/%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%87-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%82-113021500042_1.htm and
hear it sung inhttp://www.freebhajans.com/category/sarswati-bhajan )
1Hey Sarade ma, Hey Sarade ma , Ajnatha se hamen
thar dhe ma
Thoo swar ki devi hain , sangeeth thujse,
Har sabdh thera hain , har geeth thujse ,
Hum hain akele , him hain adhoore ,
Their saran hum , Hamen pyar dhe ma
1. Oh Mother Sarada, Oh Mother Sarada . Oh
mother , help us to come out of ignorance.
You are the goddess of musical notes and
so all music is from you,
Every word is yours and
every song is from you .
We are all alone , we are incomplete ,
WE have surrendered to you , Oh mother please give us
love.
2. Hey Sarade ma, Hey Sarade ma , Ajnatha se
hamen thar dhe ma
Muniyom ne samjhi, guniyom ne jaani ,
Vedon ki bhasha , Puranon ke Bani ,
Hum bhi tho samje , hum bhi tho jaane ,
Vidhyaa ka humko adhikar they
ma.
2. Oh Mother Sarada, Oh Mother Sarada . Oh
mother , help us to come out of ignorance.
The sages understood and the good people
came to know ,
The language of the Vedas, the sayings of the epics,
Make us also understand, Make us also know ,
Oh mother give us the right to
knowledge.
3. Hey Sarade ma, Hey Sarade ma , Ajnatha se
hamen thar dhe ma,
Thu swetha bvarni , Kamal pe viraje ,
Hathom may veenna , mukut sar pe saje,
Man se hamare mita dhe andhere,
Hum ko ujalon ka samsar dhe
ma,
Hey Sarade ma, Hey Sarade ma , Ajnatha se hamen
thar dhe ma.
3. Oh Mother Sarada, Oh Mother Sarada . Oh
mother , help us to come out of ignorance.
You are sitting on a lotus of white colour ,
You have Veena in your hand and you
are keeping the crown on your head ,
Please remove all darkness from our
mind ,
And Oh mother grant us the
life of brightness,
Oh Mother Sarada, Oh Mother Sarada . Oh mother ,
help us to come out of ignorance.
II.Krithis
6.Jagadeeshvari Brahmma Hridayeshvari
(Goddess of the universe, the goddess of the heart of Brahma)
Ragam : Ragesri Thalam : Adhi
SGMDNS SNDMGMRS
Composed by
Professer B. Ramamoorthy Rao
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Pallavi
Jagadeeshvari Brahmma Hridayeshvari
Sringeri peetastey Sri Sharada (Jagadeeshvari)
Goddess of the universe, the goddess of the heart of Brahma,
And mother Sarada of Sringeri Peeta
Anupallavi
Sringara Roopadali Sri Chakra Peetadali
Sringeriyali Kulitha Vageeshvari (Jagadeeshvari)
Oh goddess of words, who sat in Sringeri,
In the lovely form on the Sri Chakra.
Charanam
Kamakshi Neenagudu Kanakambari
Meenakshi Nee thaye Madhurambikey
Nalinakshi Sri Shantha Bhuvaneshvari
Gnaneshwari thaye rageswari (Jagadeeshvari)
Oh Kamakshi you have become one dressed in gold,
Oh Meenakshi you are the mother and Goddess of Madurai,
Oh Nalinakshi who is the peaceful bhuvaneswari,
Oh Gnaneswari you are the mother Goddess of Ragas.
Kaladiya shankarana karunambikey
Ninna Kaladiya Bagya kodu Jagadambikey
Bageshvari Para Brahmma swa-roopini
Vara vithu salahamma sri Krishna dasana (Jagadeeshvari)
Oh merciful goddess of the Shankara of Kaladi,
Oh mother of universe, give me luck of your feet,
Oh goddess of words whose form is the divine Brahmam,
Give advice and boons to Krishna dasa.
(Goddess of the universe, the goddess of the heart of Brahma)
Ragam : Ragesri Thalam : Adhi
SGMDNS SNDMGMRS
Composed by
Professer B. Ramamoorthy Rao
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Pallavi
Jagadeeshvari Brahmma Hridayeshvari
Sringeri peetastey Sri Sharada (Jagadeeshvari)
Goddess of the universe, the goddess of the heart of Brahma,
And mother Sarada of Sringeri Peeta
Anupallavi
Sringara Roopadali Sri Chakra Peetadali
Sringeriyali Kulitha Vageeshvari (Jagadeeshvari)
Oh goddess of words, who sat in Sringeri,
In the lovely form on the Sri Chakra.
Charanam
Kamakshi Neenagudu Kanakambari
Meenakshi Nee thaye Madhurambikey
Nalinakshi Sri Shantha Bhuvaneshvari
Gnaneshwari thaye rageswari (Jagadeeshvari)
Oh Kamakshi you have become one dressed in gold,
Oh Meenakshi you are the mother and Goddess of Madurai,
Oh Nalinakshi who is the peaceful bhuvaneswari,
Oh Gnaneswari you are the mother Goddess of Ragas.
Kaladiya shankarana karunambikey
Ninna Kaladiya Bagya kodu Jagadambikey
Bageshvari Para Brahmma swa-roopini
Vara vithu salahamma sri Krishna dasana (Jagadeeshvari)
Oh merciful goddess of the Shankara of Kaladi,
Oh mother of universe, give me luck of your feet,
Oh goddess of words whose form is the divine Brahmam,
Give advice and boons to Krishna dasa.
7.Vandeham Saradham
By
Swami Dayananda Saraswathi
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Ragam Yamuna Kalyani
Talam Chapu
Pallavi
Vandeham Saradham , Visharadam , Jnanadam Varadam
Pallavi
I salute Goddess SArada who is very
learned,
Who gives wisdom and who blesses.
Anupallavi
Shudha Sathwa svaroopineem, SWacha hrudaya nivasinim ,
swaprakasa roopineem
Anupallavi
She who exists as purity , She who lives in pure
hearts ,
And she who is self lustrous
Charanam
Parathpara vidhya bhooshitham ,
Suravara Sujana SEvitham,
Sulabham, suswara vidhya niratham.
Charanam
She who is decorated with the greatest
knowledge ,
Who is served by great devas and good
people ,
Who can be easily attained,
And who is engaged in Knowledge
pronounced well.
8,Bharathi Devi
By Ambhujam Velayudam
Translated by
P. R. Ramchander
Raga: Mohana Kalyani
Thala: Aadhi
Pallavi
Bharathui devi vanthiduvay, aaya kalaigal thandjiduvay,
Sharadhe veenayai meetituduvay, Saptha swara jalam
kattiduvay
Charanam
Odi unarndhida un arul illayel,
Medhiniyil pugal edhmma?
Nadam isaithida naan marandalum,
Nee yen naavil nadam cheyya vendum amma
Naan mugan nayaki panivorkku arul dhayaki,
Aagamam pugazh Vani jegam mohana kalyani.
English translation
Pallavi
Oh Goddess Saraswathi please come and give us all known
arts,
Oh Goddess Sarada , please play the Veena and show us the
magic of seven notes.
Charanam
If you are grace is not there to approach and understand,
Where is the place of protection in this world,
Even if I forget to play the musical sound,
Oh mother you should come and dance on my toungue,
Oh consort of four headed Brahma, Oh giver of grace to
those who salute you,
Oh SAraswathi praised by Vedas, Oh bewitcher of
the world, Oh doer of all that is good.
9.Raja Rajadithe
By
Harikesava Nallur Muthaiah Bhagawathar
Translated By
P.R.Ramachander
Raga Niroshta
Thalam Ekam
Pallavi
Raja rajadithe , nadha nidhe Sarade
Anupallavi
Thejasrithe , sri Lalithe , sri eesa sahajaaye
Charanam
Neene Harikesa rajni, Neene Kalyani,
Neene Krishna Rajendra rakshane, jaya janani.
English meaning
Pallavi
Oh Goddess who owns the king of kings,
Oh Sarada , who is the treasure of music
Anupallavi
One who is depended upon by the shining devotees,
Goddess Lalithaa who is the wife of Lord Shiva
Charanam
You are the queen of Harikesa , You are the auspicious one,
You are the only protection of king Krishnarajendra, victory to the mother
By
Harikesava Nallur Muthaiah Bhagawathar
Translated By
P.R.Ramachander
Raga Niroshta
Thalam Ekam
Pallavi
Raja rajadithe , nadha nidhe Sarade
Anupallavi
Thejasrithe , sri Lalithe , sri eesa sahajaaye
Charanam
Neene Harikesa rajni, Neene Kalyani,
Neene Krishna Rajendra rakshane, jaya janani.
English meaning
Pallavi
Oh Goddess who owns the king of kings,
Oh Sarada , who is the treasure of music
Anupallavi
One who is depended upon by the shining devotees,
Goddess Lalithaa who is the wife of Lord Shiva
Charanam
You are the queen of Harikesa , You are the auspicious one,
You are the only protection of king Krishnarajendra, victory to the mother
10.Gyana de Sharade
(Oh Saradha, grant me knowledge)
Ragam : Chandrakauns Thalam : Adhi
Composed by
Professer B. Ramamoorthy Rao
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Pallavi
Gyana de sharade (sangitha)
Gavum niranthara nama tumhare (Gyana)
Oh Sarada, give me knowledge (Of music),
So that I can always sing your names.
Anupallavi
Gana brahma ke rani tuhe sama veda ke sangama tuhe
Veena vaadana madurima tuhe nithya chitananda rupa tumhare (Gyana)
You are the queen of the divine music,
You are merged deeply with the Sama Veda,
You bring out sweetness by playing on the Veena,
And your form is forever divine joy.
Charanam
Sath suranu ke devi tuhe
Nadha brahma ke matha tuhe
Sruthi laya sahithya saritha tuhe
Krishna dasa ke janani tuhe (Gyana)
You are the goddess of seven swaras,
You are the mother of Nadha Brahmma (the sound of the soul),
You are the stream of Sruthi (tone), laya (rhythm), and sahithya (lyrics).
And you are the mother of Krishna dasa.
(Oh Saradha, grant me knowledge)
Ragam : Chandrakauns Thalam : Adhi
Composed by
Professer B. Ramamoorthy Rao
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Pallavi
Gyana de sharade (sangitha)
Gavum niranthara nama tumhare (Gyana)
Oh Sarada, give me knowledge (Of music),
So that I can always sing your names.
Anupallavi
Gana brahma ke rani tuhe sama veda ke sangama tuhe
Veena vaadana madurima tuhe nithya chitananda rupa tumhare (Gyana)
You are the queen of the divine music,
You are merged deeply with the Sama Veda,
You bring out sweetness by playing on the Veena,
And your form is forever divine joy.
Charanam
Sath suranu ke devi tuhe
Nadha brahma ke matha tuhe
Sruthi laya sahithya saritha tuhe
Krishna dasa ke janani tuhe (Gyana)
You are the goddess of seven swaras,
You are the mother of Nadha Brahmma (the sound of the soul),
You are the stream of Sruthi (tone), laya (rhythm), and sahithya (lyrics).
And you are the mother of Krishna dasa.
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