SLOKAS

 

Shiva Sloka 

 

Lord Shiva or Siva is considered as the destroyer of the world. Shiva is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu religion. Shiva is also a kind-hearted god who blesses people. Sloka on Lord Shiva forms the part of prayers offered to the lord. Following is the Shloka for invoking Lord Shiva or Shiva Sloka: 

 

"Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli 

Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee 

Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree 

Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree" 

 

Meaning: Lord Shiva is seated on Mount Kailash; his forehead is decked with the moon and the king of serpents as a crown. The lord is full of compassion and the remover of illusion. Shiva is the only protector. I surrender myself to such great Lord Shiv-Shankar.

 

Rama Sloka 

 

Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as per the Hindu Mythology. Ram symbolizes morality, virtue and idealism. Rama Slokas form part of prayers offered to the lord. Slokas on Lord Rama are as follows: 

 

"Yanmaya Vashvarti Vishwamkhilambrahamadidevasura, 

Yat Sat Vadmrishave Bhati Sakalam Rajoo Yadhaahaibharama, 

Yatpadah Palvmaive Bhati Hi Bhavambhodhaisitatti Shravtam, 

Vandeaham Tamsheshkaranparam Ramakhayamesham Harim"

 

Meaning: Lord Hari is also called as Rama and he is beyond all cause. This whole world is a part of his Maya. Lord Ram is the only one, with whose essence everything shines as real (though in reality it is false) where snake is misapprehended as a rope and whose feet are a boat to those who aspire to cross the ocean of Samsara, the relative existence. I surrender myself to such great Lord. 

 

"Moolam Dharmtarovivekjaldhae Poornedumannandam, 

Vaiaragayambuj Bhaskaram Tawaghharam Dhavanta Paham Tapham, 

Mohambhodharpunjhpatanvidhoo Khe Sambhavam Shankaram, 

Vande Braham Kul Kalankshamanam Shree Rambhoopam Priyam" 

 

Meaning: Lord Rama, the beloved King is the root of the tree of all Dharma. He is the full moon, giving delight to the ocean of Viveka or discrimination and the sun for the lotus of Vairagya. He is the destroyer of sin, the dispeller of the darkness of ignorance and the destroyer of pain. In the act of destroying the masses of clouds, of delusion he acts like wind. I bow to the Lord, who is propitious and who brought death to the disgrace to the Brahmin family of Ravana. 

 

"Prasantam Ya Na Gatabhishaket Satatha Na Mamloo Banvasdukhta, 

Mukhambujshree Raghunandan Sai Mai Sada Aastu Sa Mujulmangalprada"

 

Meaning: Lord Rama has a lotus like beautiful face. His beauty neither gets enhanced at the coronation nor fades at the hardships of an exile in the forest. May Lord bless me with all auspicious. 

 

"Neelambhuj Shyamalkomlang Sita Samaropitvambhagam, 

Pano Mahasaikacharoochapam Namame Ramam Raghuvanshnatham" 

 

Meaning: Lord Rama is the chief amongst the Raghus. His handsome body is of dark blue color like the blue lotus. He has Sita seated on his left. He is the one, who wields a beautiful bow and arrows in his hands. I bow to such great Lord.

 

 

Vishnu Sloka 

 

Lord Vishnu is considered as the chief god in Hindu religion and Indian mythology. Vishnu, the preserver, forms the part of trinity gods. Vishnu Slokas form the part of prayers offered to the lord. Vishnu Slokas/ Shlokas are as follows: 

 

"Kaayena Vaachaa Manasendriyairvaa 

Buddhyaatmanaa Vaa Prakriteh Svabhaavaatah 

Karomi Yadhyadh Sakalam Parasmai 

Naaraayanaayeti Samarpayaami"

 

Meaning: The literal meaning of the mantra is: "I offer everything to Lord Vishnu (Narayana); whatever I do with my body, words, mind, limbs, intellect or my inner self whether intentionally or unintentionally. I bow to the great lord, Vishnu". 

 

"Shaantaakaaram Bhujanga Shayanam Padmanaabham Suresham 

Vishvaadhaaram Gagana Sadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhaangam 

Lakshmiikaantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhidhyaarnagamyam 

Vande Vishhnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanaatham"

 

Meaning: Lord Vishnu is the personification of peace, who rests on the Shesha Naag. The Narayana, from whose navel the Lotus springs and whose complexion is swarthy like the clouds. The God, who is the beloved of Goddess Lakshmi, whose body shines with divine splendor and whose eyes are like Lotus. I bow to the lord, Vishnu Narayana, who is meditated upon by the yogis and who is the remover of the fear of the world-cycle 

 

 

Krishna Sloka 

 

Lord Krishna is one of the most popular and worshipped deities among the Hindus. Krishna represents knowledge, wisdom, beauty and opulence. Shri Krishna is the very embodiment of love and divine ecstasy that destroys all pain and offense. Sloka on Krishna forms the part of prayers offered to the lord. Here is a list of Krishna Slokas / Shlokas: 

 

 "Vasudeva Sutam Devam, Kansa Chaanuuramardanam 

Devakii Paramaanandam Krishhnam Vande Jagad Gurum" 

 

Meaning: Krishna is the Supreme Lord, Son of Devaki (Sister of Kansa) and Vasudeva. He is the slayer of Kansa and Chanur. I bow to such great lord and may god bless me with his grace always.

 

"Aakaashaath Patitam Toyam, Yathaa Gachchhati Saagaramh 

Sarvadeva Namaskaaraanh, Keshavam Pratigachchhati"

 

Meaning: Lord Krishna is great. Just as every rain drop that falls from the sky flows into the Ocean, in the same way every prayer offered to any deity flows to Lord Krishna. I bow to such great Lord Krishna. 

 

 

Durga Sloka 

 

Durga symbolizes the power of the Supreme Being that maintains moral order and justice in the universe. Durga is also known as "Shakti". Worship of the goddess Shakti is very popular among the Hindu people. Durga stands for the unified symbol of all divine forces; Strength, Morality, Power, Protector. Slokas on Goddess Durga form the part of prayers offered to the goddess. Durga (Devi) Shlokas / Slokas are as follows: 

 

"Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Maatrirupena Sansthitah 

Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaktirupena Sansthitah 

Yaa Devii Sarvabhuuteshhu Shaantirupena Sansthitah 

Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namastasyaih Namo Namah" 

 

Meaning: Goddess Durga is omnipresent. She is the personification of Universal Mother. She is a Mother, who is present everywhere and who is embodiment of power and energy. Great mother, who is present everywhere and who is embodiment of Peace. I bow to that mother, I bow to Durga, I bow to Shakti.

 

 

Parvati Sloka 

 

Goddess Parvati is the divine consort of Lord Shiva, the destroyer. Gauri represents virtue, fertility, marital felicity, asceticism and power, as per the Hindu mythology. Parvati is worshipped by women of all ages and is considered as an auspicious goddess. Slokas on Hindu goddess Parvati form the part of prayers offered to the goddess. Parvati Slokas / Shlokas are as follows: 

 

"Sarva Mangala Maangalye, Shive Sarvaartha Saadhike 

Sharanye Tryambake Gaurii, Naaraayanii Namostute" 

 

Meaning: Goddess Parvati is the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious. She is the consort of Lord Shiva, who grants every desire of one's heart. I adore such Devi Parvati, who loves all her children. I bow to the great mother, who has given refuge to me. 

 

"Maata Cha Paarvati Devi, Pitaa Devo Maheshvara 

Baandhavah Shiva Bhaktaacha, Svadesho Bhuvanatrayam" 

 

Meaning: Goddess Parvati is the mother and the divine father is Shiva. The devotees are the children. The world is the creation of these divine beings and we live on the land of such celestial beings. 

 

 

Saraswati Sloka 

 

Saraswati is the goddess of arts, music, knowledge, and wisdom. Saraswati is considered as the divine consort of Lord Brahma, the Creator of the universe as per the Hindu Religion. Saraswati is regarded as the destroyer of chaos and confusion. Slokas on Saraswati form the part of prayers offered to the goddess. Saraswati Slokas/ Shlokas are as follows: 

 

"Ya Devi Stuyate Nityam Vibhuhairvedaparagaih 

Same Vasatu Jihvagre Brahmarupa Saraswati"

 

Meaning: Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, is praised by the intelligent who have mastered the Shastra (scriptures). She is the wife of the Creator. May she live on my tongue. 

 

"Shrii Saraswatii Namahstubhyam Varade Kaama Ruupini 

Twaam Aham Praarthane Devii Vidyaadaanam Cha Dehi Me" 

 

Meaning: I bow to Goddess Saraswati, who fulfills the wishes of the devotees. I pray her to enlighten me with knowledge. 

 

"Sarasvathi Namastubhyam, Varade Kaamaroopini 

Vidyaarambham Karishyaami, Siddhir Bhavatu Mey Sada"

 

Meaning: Saraswati is the provider of boons and the one, who grants all our desires. As I begin my studies, I bow to the Goddess to help me in making it fruitful and make me successful in all my efforts

 

 

Eka Slokas 

 

Ramayanam 

Adau Rama Tapovanadi Gamanam Hatvamrigam Kanchanam 

Videhi Haranam Jatayu Maranam Sugriva Sambhashanam 

Vali Nigrahanaqm Samudratharanam Lankapuridahanam 

Paschat Ravana Kumbhakarnaharanam Ethadhi ramayanam 

 

Once Rama went to forest,He chased the deer,Sitha was kidnapped,Jatayu was killed, There were talks with Sugreeva,Vali was killed,The sea was crossed,Lanka was burnt,And later Ravana and Kumbha karna,Were also killed.This in short is the story of Ramayanam. 

 

Bhagavatham 

Adau Devaki Deva Garbhajananam Gopigrihe 

Vardhanam Mayaputhana Jeevithapaharanam Govardhanodaranam 

Kamsachedana Kauravadihananam Kunthi Sutha Palanam 

Ethadbhagavatham Puranakaditham Srikrishna Leelamritham 

 

Born to queen Devaki, Brought up by Gopis, Took out the life of Ogress Poothana, Lifted the Govardhana mountain, Beheaded his uncle Kamsa, Helped in killing the Kouravas, And looked after the children of Kunthi. This is in short the ancient story of Bhagawatha,Which describes the nectar like play of Lord Krishna 

 

Mahabharatam

Aadhau Pandava-Dhartarashtra-jananam Laakshaa-grihe Daahanam 

Dyootam Sreeharanam Vané Viharanam Matsyaalayé Vartanam 

Leelagograhanam Rane Viharanam Sandhi-kriya-jrumphanam 

Paschat Bheeshma-drona, duryodhanaadi Nidhanam Etat Mahabharatam 

 

(With) the birth of sons of Pandu and Drthrashtra and (failed attempt) of burning alive Pandavas) in a wax house, Wealth grabbed illegally, exile in forests (of Pandavas), retreat in the house of Matsya (Kingdom) cows stolen and rescued, in battle, Attempts for compromise (between the Pandavas and Karavas by Lord Krishna) failed, Bhishma, Drona Duryodhana and others killed, is MAHABHARATA 

 

Gita

(Though this sloka does not talk about the teaching of Gita, It is termed as Eka Sloki Gita. It is also included in the Vishnu Sahasranamam) 

 

Yathra Yogeeswara Krushno, Yatha Partho Dhanurdhara, 

Thathra srirvijayo bhoothir, Druva neethir mama." 

 

(BG, Chapter 18, Verse,78) 'Where Krishna the God of Yogis is there,And where Arjuna , the expert archer is there,Wealth , victory, improvement and Justice,Will be there definitely for ever.' 

 

Glories of Narayana 

Kasturi tilakam naarayaNam Kamala nayanam naarayaNam 

Guruvaayur pura naarayaNam Kaliyuga avatara naarayanam 

karuNaasagara naarayaNam gOvinda gOvinda naarayaNam 

shIraabdi shyana naarayaNa Sree lakshmy ramaNa naarayaNa 

Pankajaksha daLa naarayaNa Charanam charaNam naarayaNa