The Name of Durga

The Name of Durga
Author: Koushik K
Publisher: Koushik K
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2020-03-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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.

Durga Saptashloki:The Seven Verses from Devi Mahatmyam Transliteration, Translation and commentary

Durga Saptashloki:The Seven Verses from Devi Mahatmyam Transliteration, Translation and commentary
Author: Koushik K
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2019-10-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0359990568

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.

Krishna Dvadashanama Stotra

Krishna Dvadashanama Stotra
Author: Koushik K
Publisher: Koushik K
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2023-10-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This particular hymn Krishna dvadashanama Stotra comprised of twelve names of Krishna (Vishnu) is claimed to be from Mahabharata. It is said that it has been initiated to Arjuna by Krishna himself. The phalashruti says those who chant this hymn in the dawn are freed from all kinds of sins. Though the source of this hymn is not clear, the twelve names mentioned in this hymn are among the most important names of lord Krishna and we find scriptural evidences that chanting these names individually or in collection purifies us of our sins. This book sheds light on how each of these twelve names help us in cleansing our sins and earning the grace of lord Krishna.

Surya Dvadashanama Stotra

Surya Dvadashanama Stotra
Author: Koushik K
Publisher: Koushik K
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2019-01-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This is a very short yet powerful hymn of lord Surya Narayana comprised of twelve names. This book is an effort to put light on the deeper meaning of those twelve names backed by citations from Puranas. This Surya Dvadashanama Stotra when recited with devotion helps us attain freedom from sorrows and other difficulties of life and grants us a healthy life. each name describes well the great qualities of sun god. The hymn is very easy to recite and very powerful.

Saraswati Dvadashanama Stotra

Saraswati Dvadashanama Stotra
Author: Koushik K
Publisher: k.koushik
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2024-10-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

Twelve names of Saraswati eulogize her different aspects and glories. This is a short yet powerful hymn. by chanting this with devotion we can attain the blessings of goddess saraswati the goddess of wisdom, learning, and knowledge, the phalashruti of this stotra says goddess sarasvati becomes very pleased with those who chant these twelve names regularly and resides in the tip of their tongue and blesses them with wisdom. therefore such a devotee spills words of wisdom and auspicious words.

Nrusimha Dvadashanama Stotram

Nrusimha Dvadashanama Stotram
Author: Koushik K
Publisher: Koushik K
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2021-05-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

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)

Rudrashtakam:A Hymn from RamacharitaManas by Goswami Tulasidas

Rudrashtakam:A Hymn from RamacharitaManas by Goswami Tulasidas
Author: Koushik K
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2019-10-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0359988695

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.

Bhairava Dashanama Stotra: Ten Names of Bhairava to Overcome Pain and Suffering

Bhairava Dashanama Stotra: Ten Names of Bhairava to Overcome Pain and Suffering
Author: Koushik K
Publisher: Koushik K
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2023-12-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This is a short yet powerful hymn praising Bhairava, comprised of ten epithets of bhairava. the phalashruti - verses describing the benefits of chanting says " One who recites these ten names, having gotten up in the morning doesn’t experience the terrific suffering and will not fear anything, nor does any danger arise in life."

Rama Raksha Stotra

Rama Raksha Stotra
Author: Koushik K
Publisher: Koushik K
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2019-04-13
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This hymn is called rāma rakshā stotra and is from the scripture ānanda rāmāyana. It is stated in the fifth sarga of janma khanda of ānanda rāmāyana. It is a conversation between vishnudāsa and his guru rāmadāsa. This hymn was revealed to goddess gauri by lord Shiva in the presence of skanda. He initiated the hymn to goddess gauri and instructed her to do the protection rituals for skanda so that he can defeat and destroy tāraka. After bowing to lord rāma, he started teaching the hymn. Goddess gauri chanted the mantra and did the protection ritual for skanda. By the power of the mantra, skanda defeated tārakāsura. Chanting of the hymn can rectify all our fears, protects us from illness, cruel animals and insects, enemies, negative forces, negativity, and blesses us with peace, happiness, good health, true devotion on the holy feet of rama, wisdom and finally liberation