Questions tagged [stotra]
Stotra means praises sung of the deity, to whom it is dedicated.
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Stotra/Stuti from scriptures that confers same benefit as performing an agnihotra
I heard that there are some stotras or stutis in Mahabharata that have phala shruti in them which says that reciting that particular set of verses confers equivalent benefit as having done agnihotra ...
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Help translating this stotram
At the end of Dakshinamurty Stotram is written :
Angushtha Tarjanee Yoga Mudraa Vyaajena Dehinaam Shrutyartham Brahma
Jeevaikyam Darshayanno Vataat Shivaha (...) Mounavyaakhyaa prakatita
para brahma ...
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Who is God of relationship?
खलसहवासं विघटय सतामेव सङ्गमनिशं भो ।
सांब सदाशिव शंभो शङ्कर शरणं मे तव चरणयुगम ॥ १७॥
Oh Lord break my relation with evil people
and always make me in company of good people
Oh Samba , ...
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What are the Stotras to worship Indra, Agni, Vayu, Soma, and Yama?
What are the Mantras in Epics, Puranas and Agamas and also, other Stotras to worship Indra, Agni, Vayu, Soma, and Yama?
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Should the Vyankatesh Stotra (Marathi) be read at midnight?
As per the translation of the Vyankatesh Stotra that I came across online (blog) it must be read at midnight to fulfill wishes. Can someone who understands Marathi please confirm how an anushthan for ...
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Can you please provide the meaning of Hanuman Vadvanal Stotra in English and explain its benefits?
Please provide the line by line meaning of Vadvanal Stotra in English along with the benefits. Thank you.
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Can someone please provide the stotra of Manasa Devi in Sanskrit?
Please provide the stotra of Manasa Devi in Sanskrit, along with a translation in English if possible?
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Complete and correct version of Siddha Kunjika Stotra
Can anyone please help with the complete and correct version of Siddha Kunjika stotra from Rudrayamala Tantra. In famous publications like Geeta press, complete version is not given. This is the ...
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Where is the Jitante Stotram found?
The text discussed can be found here. There are two opinions that I have found online about where it comes from. The first is that it comes from the pANcharAtra Agamas:
This is a scanned PDF of ...
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Are vedic chanting (swara) only applicable to vedas?
I came across 'swaras' a few days ago:
Are Swaras (see this answer which explains them) only applicable to vedic chants, what about the stotras in tantric texts?
Also what about Swaras of stotras ...
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Where can I find the audio of Hari Sankara stotra by Adi shankaracharya?
I'm looking for the audio pronunciation of Hari Sankara Stotra .
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Similar stotram
In vyankatesh stotra the following is mentioned:
देवीदास विनवी श्रोतयां चतुरां । प्रार्थनाशतक पठण करा । जावया
मोक्षाचिया मंदिरा । कांही न लागती सायास ॥ १०६ ॥ एकाग्रचित्ते एकांतीं ।
अनुष्ठान कीजे ...
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What is the role of pronunciation superiority while chanting Ramraksha or Atharvashirsha?
What role does superiority in pronunciation play in case of getting benefits of chanting Ramraksha or Atharvashirsha?
If some pronunciations (say 30-40%) get mispronounced due to Sanskrit language ...
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Are there specific mantras or hymns created by Navagrahas?
I have read about Narasimha Stuti By Shani (Saturn).
Was wondering if there were other stotras mentioned in Puranas created by the rest of 8 grahas.
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Correct Ruchi krut Pitra stotra in sanskrit and the benefits of chanting everyday
Please let me know Ruchi krut Pitra stotra in sanskrit and English transliteration. Also the benefits of chanting everyday.
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History behind Daridraya Dukha Dahana Shiva Stotram?
I was listening to this stotram on YouTube. Wanted to know more about it!
For knowledge sake just wanted to know some facts about it for instance:
Who wrote it and when?
What was the prime reason ...
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Mantra, Stotras on Nataraja, Dakshinamurty?
Is There Any Mantra, Stotra, Sukta..etc..anything related to Nataraja, Dakshinamurty..etc..especially connected to Apasmara..
What is the story, Is Apasmara under Dakshinamurty OR Nataraja...Want to ...
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shree ganaadheesha stotram
It is possible to have a translation of this Stotram ?
In the menu on the top right there many variants but of course is not translated, only translitterated.
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The Rites of Protection?
Are there any Mantra, Stotra, shloka for protecting oneself, from internal and external foes.
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Siva Sahasra Nama Strota translation
I’m searching for an English translation of the following Shiva Sahasra Nama Stotram
https://www.vignanam.org/veda/shiva-sahasra-nama-stotram-english.html
Can anyone provide a reference?
thank you!
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Shiva Tandava Stotram [duplicate]
I am trying to write an article on the origin and meaning of Shiva Tandava Stotram for the general audience. I know the basic background story of how Ravana wanted to impress Lord Shiva and how this ...
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Prayers for Mind?
Are there any Vedic Prayer, Mantra, Stotra for/on Mind
Śukla Yajurveda 34.1
Śukla Yajurveda 34.2
Śukla Yajurveda 34.3
Śukla Yajurveda 34.4
Śukla Yajurveda 34.5
Śukla Yajurveda 34.6
Can someone write ...
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Verses related to Brahman? [closed]
what is biggest entity in hinduism, I thought its Brahman,
If it is, then please write, mantra, stotra, or any verses related to Brahman
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Shlokas, Mantras, Stotra, for Protection of Family?
Are there any Mantra, Stotra that can be chanted by Kid, for Protection of Father and Mother, Elderly Members of Famliy..
Protection From Diseases, Physical Dangers as Accident..etc..
Any, Stotra/etc.....
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Mantra , Stotras for Happiness, Ananda?
Mantras Similar to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h-u-qfvTyc
Are there anything in Hinduism to be in Happy State as much as posible..
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Does the concept of stava(stotra) siddhi exist?
It is well known that a person can achieve siddhi on a mantra following the rules of sastra.
Is there such a concept of attaining siddhi on a stava?
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How to gain mental strength?
Any Mantras, Shlokas, Stotras related to gain mental strength, overcome mental disorders.
Which God is related to mind, related to these mental aspects like mental strength, mind related disorders.
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How to know if the chanting a phrase, require initiation or not?
I know that Mantras require initiation, especially those ones with Beeja Mantras.
but how do I know if a phrase is Mantra or Stotra or Shloka?
Is there any list of Mantra or Stotra which require ...
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Markendeya’s Mrutyunjaya Stotram (not Mantra) is in which purana and which adhyaya?
The following mrutyunjaya stotram claims to be by Markendeya rishi. There are multiple versions available on the Internet. Some have 18 Anushtup (4 padas of 8 aksharas in each verse). Others have 8 ...
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What is the english meaning of this shloka? Draupadyaa damantyaa cha savitryaa susheelayaa- Duritaani jitaanyeetajjapaadaaptam cha vanchitam
“Draupadyaa damantyaa cha savitryaa susheelayaa- Duritaani jitaanyeetajjapaadaaptam cha vanchitam.”
Its from sri krishna saharanama stotram.
And also i found another shloka similar to it.
द्रौपदी ...
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Can anyone share the complete meaning of Lalitha Sahasranama? I have come across word to word translations, but need a proper explanation
Can anyone share the complete meaning of Sri Lalitha Sahasranama? I have come across word to word translations, but need a proper explanation.
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Mantras, Prayer for Health?
Are there any Mantra, prayer for Good Health of Eyes, Ear, Body_Parts, overall good-health, good nutrition of Body..
I tried to search, but all I could find was Mantras for Long life..
What is the ...
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Mantra against Enemies?
Are there any Mantra, Stotra; requesting GOD to guard us against our enemies..
Protect us from internal enemies like Shadripu and External enemies..
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About the author of Shri Hari Stotram?
Shri Hari stotram is a beautiful hymn dedicated to lord Shri Hari (Vishnu). You may read or listen to it on this website http://reveredhinduism.blogspot.com/2016/07/sri-hari-stotram.html?m=1
This ...
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History of “Daridrya Dahan ShivaStotram”
Sage Vashistha created this beautiful stotram in praise of lord Shiva. You can read it in Sanskrit on this website https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_shiva/daaridryadahan.html?lang=sa
And, the stotra ...
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Did Lord Shiva write a stotram of Shri Krishna while coming to meet him at Gokula?
Is there any Stotram of Shri Krishna which Mahadev wrote and sing for the beauty of Baby Shri Krishna (BalKrishna) while coming to meet him in Gokula.
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Prayer for Energy Shakti?
I'm looking for a Mantra, stotra, anything which gives Energy/Power to Perform a Mental Task or Physical Task, preferably on God of Energy, Adi Shakti Parvati Kali or anyone...
Found BalaAtibala ...
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Prayer on Kala(time) and Savitar(speed)?
Who is God of Time, and any Mantra or Prayer, stotra anything related to Time aspect.. or for God of Time or Kala and Savitar (god of speed)
Kala Bhairava is manifestation of Shiva in the form of ...
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Shiva Manasa Puja of Sri Adi Shankaracharya and the Champaka flower
Shiva Manasa Puja of Sri Adi Shankaracharya has the verse below:
रत्नैः कल्पितमासनं हिमजलैः स्नानं च दिव्याम्बरं
नानारत्नविभूषितं मृगमदामोदाङ्कितं चन्दनम् ।
जातीचम्पकबिल्वपत्ररचितं पुष्पं च ...
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What is the purpose of ashtottara Shatanamavali?
Ashtottara Shatanamavali do exist for several gods and goddesses. Ashtottara Shatanamavali contains 108 names corresponding to that particular diety.
What is the purpose of ashtottara Shatanamavali?
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How many times Aditya Hridayam Stotra should be recited in one sitting?
It is written in Walmiki Ramayana that Lord Rama recited Aditya Hridayam Stotra thrice before attacking Ravana in battlefield.
The time domain was Tretayuga and Rama was a very pious human being.So, ...
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Who composed the stotra on Ramanujacharya starting “Punyambhoja Vikasaya”?
I heard a stotra in the opening credits of Tamil movie Ramanujacharya which hails Sri Ramanujacharya starting with "Punyambhoja vikasaya" The stanzas which I could understand are as follows.
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In Adi Shankaracharya's “Shiva Panchakshara Stotra,” Yajna-Svaruupaaya or Yaksha-Svaruupaaya, which is correct?
In the penultimate verse of phalasruthi of Shiva Panchakshara Stotra written by Adi Shankaracharya,
Yajñasvarūpāya {Yakṣasvarūpāya} jaṭādharāya
pinākahastāya sanātanāya ।
divyāya devāya digambarāya
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Where Ram Stuti is located in Ramcharitmanas?
Where is the Ram Stuti
"Bhaye Prakat Kripala Deēen........"
located In Ramcharitmanas?
Actually, I bought a Ramcharitmanas and I was searching for the Stuti but didn't get it yet. Can Anyone Help me ...
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What is the difference between a stotra, stava, stuti, sukta and mantra?
What is the difference between a stotra, stava, stuti, sukta and mantra? Please give examples of each to explain.
Would be helpful if any references can be quoted from scriptures.
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Where do I find Devotional Sanskrit Stotra Sung in praise of Lord Kartikeya from? [closed]
There does not seem to be many Sanskrit stotras in praise of Lord Kartikeya. Being a member of the Shiva family I am wondering why aren't their many stotras in comparison to other gods?
Also, what ...
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Subrahmanya Shodasa Nama Stotram from Skanda Purana
Kindly let us know if anyone has the knowledge of the chapter number and verse numbers where the Subrahmanya Shodasa Nama Stotram occurs in Skanda Purana.
Thanks in advance.
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Which scripture contains sri datta stavam?
Is sri datta stavam a part of any scripture? If yes, what is the name of the scripture? Else, who wrote it?
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Is Navagraha Stotra (Japakusuma-sankasham…) an independent work of Maharshi Vyasa or part of any scriptures?
The Navagraha Stotra is said to have written by Maharshi Vyasa. The Stotra link is given below:
Navagrahastotra (with meanings)
Is it part of any scripture or just an independent work?
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Why are different forms of Vishnu to be remembered while doing different types of work in the Vishnu Shodasanama Stotra?
Please explain the reasons for the different forms of Vishnu needing to be remembered when doing different types of work in the Vishnu Shodashnaam Stotra.
For example: Why is the action of taking ...
