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| Shiva Suvarnamala Stuti Introduction and Chanting | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:16:51 | |
This beautiful hymn shiva suvarna mala stotra is composed by shree adi shankara bhagavad pada on lord Shiva. The hymn is called Suvarna mala stuti. The hymn of beautiful garland of letters. Suvarna ,also means gold. Acharya shankara makes a garland of beautiful alphabets of Sanskrit and offers that garland to lord Shiva. The hymn has fifty verses each starting with an alphabet of Sanskrit in the alphabetical order. Every line ends with the phrase ‘sāmba sadāśiva śambho śaṅkara śaraṇaṃ me tava caraṇayugam’ meaning O sadāśiva who is always accompanied by all mother, O the birth places of all good and peace, O the doer of good, your holy feet is my resort. The use of all alphabets of Sanskrit makes this hymn powerful and poetic at the same time. It also blesses us with the virtue and merit of worshipping the supreme god Shiva with all the alphabets of the sacred language. According to over sacred scriptures every letter is divine, every alphabet is a mantra. Matruka mantras (as they are referred to in the tantra shastras. By chanting this hymn, we indirectly chant all the fifty-one letters which are seed mantras. Acharya shankara prays to shiva for different things and good qualities which are very essential to any serious seeker. He prays supreme god for guidance and also praises his greatness through this wonderful hymn. To know the deeper meaning of this hymn 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶 : 𝗔 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝘃𝗮 by clicking the link below https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YMT96XC | |||
| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 10 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:17:12 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vaishnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter Ten describes about the internal sacred water, (antah teeertha, Mada Gajendra, Surasaa, Pindaaraka, sarayu and Janmasthaana | |||
| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 1 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:26:24 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vashnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter one of ayodhya Mahatmyam talks about Lord Vishnu Hari | |||
| Ganesha and Hanuman - Adi Antha Prabhu | 06 Jan 2024 | 00:04:11 | |
Ganesha and Hanuman - Adi Antha Prabhu. A combined form of Ganesha and Hanuman worshiped in a temple in chennai. some scriptural indications to the similarities and oneness of Ganesha and Hanuman. for more books, videos, and podcasts visit https://linktr.ee/authorkoushik | |||
| A Prayer For Protection From Snakes From Mahabharata | 27 Oct 2023 | 00:04:46 | |
A prayer for protection from snakes as told by sage Astika from adi parva of Mahabharata | |||
| Kanakadhara Stotra - The Story Behaind and The Recitation | 25 Aug 2023 | 00:11:25 | |
This hymn on goddess mahālakshmi who is in the form of lakshmi, sarasvati and pārvati, the supreme goddess who is the consort of nārāyaṇa was sung by Shankara when he was a brahmachari.Even today this hymn is recited with devotion praying the goddess mahālakshmi for wealth, good fortune and happiness.This hymn is called as kanakadhārā stotra. Kanaka means gold dhārā means rain the hymn which pleased the goddess to shower gold (wealth) on rooftop and hence it is called by the name kanakadhārā stotra since then. To know the meaning and explanation of this stotra, get your copy now from https://amzn.to/45JR4nH | |||
| Yaagyavalkya Kruta Surya Kavacham - Chanting and Explanation of Benefits | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:03:09 | |
A health giving Armour of sun god for overcoming illnesses, attaining longevity composed by sage Yagyavalkya. For knowing the detailed meaning of this stotra and to find commentaries on other stotras visit | |||
| Twenty Five Names of Lalita From Lalitopakhyana of Brahmanda Purana | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:04:35 | |
These Twenty five epithets of goddess lalitā parā bhattārika was initiated by lord hayagreeva (the horse necked incarnation of lord Vishnu who learnt the path of srividyā and perfected it under the direct guidance of Devi.) to sage Agastya upon his polite request. These epithets are found in the eleventh chapter of Lalitopākhyāna which is a part of Brahmānda Mahā Purāna. for more books, videos, and podcasts visit https://linktr.ee/authorkoushik | |||
| Ganapatya in Upanishads, Puranas, Tantras and Stotras | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:04:08 | |
Today let us talk about which texts regard Ganesha as the supreme reality. what are the Puranas which talk about Ganesha, list of tantras talk that about Ganesha to learn more about these scriptures you can visit https://linktr.ee/authorkoushik and find links to books Heramba Upanishad, Ganesha Sahasranama, Forms of Ganesha, runahara Ganesha stotra, sankatanashana Ganesha stotra and their commentaries. | |||
| A Prayer for Safe and Successful Travel from Sundara Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:20:52 | |
स सूर्याय महेन्द्राय पवनाय स्वयंभुवे। sa sūryāya mahendrāya pavanāya svayambhuve. bhūtebhyaścāñjaliṃ kṛtvā cakāra gamane matim..5.1.8.. in this episode, let us discuss about that shloka in brief.
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| Hanuman Dvadashanama Stotram Chanting and Explanation of Applications Prescribed | 22 May 2022 | 00:09:31 | |
Hanuman dvadashanama stotra 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. for books related to Hinduism and to follow me in the social media platforms of your choice visit | |||
| Mantrarajatmaka Rama Stotra by Hanuman - Chanting with Introduction - Rama Navami Special | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:04:26 | |
Mantrarajatmaka rama stotra is a hymn on lord Rama, composed by hanuman himself (as given in the sacred text of hanumat kalpa) the hymn has the words of the nrusimha mantraraja - also called as Nrusimha anushtup mantra, the hymn acts as a commentary and explanation to anushtup mantra - in this hymn, the words of the anushtup mantra which praises Nrusimha, are explained in a way to show that it also denotes Rama. it is a very interesting, powerful and one of the highly revered hymns used by devotees of rama to worship him and earn his grace. wish you all a very happy rama navami #ramnavami #ramnavmi https://linktr.ee/authorkoushik
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| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 9 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:13:27 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vaishnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter Nine of Ayodhya Mahatmyam tells us about Gaya Koopa, Pishachamochana, Maanasa teertha, Tamasaa nadi, mandavya ashrama, Parashara ashrama, sita kunda, Bhairava, Bharata Kunda and Jataa Kunda | |||
| Patneem Manoramam Dehi... A Prayer for Marriage Adressing Goddess Durga | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:15:05 | |
A short and beautiful prayer for marriage , which can be used by both the genders, derived from the text Argala Stotra which is chanted before and after the recitation of Devi Mahatmyam , the verse of prayer can be chanted individually as a prayer for marriage. this mantra is highly potent, The talk discusses about the meaning and benefits of the chant. Follow me on: instagram.com/authorkoushik | |||
| Achyutashtakam Introduction and Recitation | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:04:57 | |
Achyutāshtakam is a simple yet wonderful hymn of eight stanzas comprising the names of lord Vishnu with main emphasis on his incarnations Rāma and Krishna. To learn the meaning of achyutashtakam , get your copy of the book now! https://amzn.to/3oZMmza Follow me on: instagram.com/authorkoushik https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authorkoushik Happy reading | |||
| Suryastakam from Samba Purana Slow Chanting with Introduction | 13 Jan 2022 | 00:03:43 | |
This is a small and powerful hymn of sun god from Samba purana. This hymn was sung by Samba the son of lord Krishna. This is the best prayer for health and destruction of sins. To study the deeper meaning of the hymn get your copy of Surya Ashtakam by Samba from Samba Purana from your favorite online book stores. Follow me on: instagram.com/authorkoushik | |||
| Durga Chandrakala Stuti - A Hymn on Durga By Shree Appayya Deekshita For Protection - Chanting | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:08:34 | |
Durga chandrakala stuti is a hymn composed by Appayya deekshita the great shaiva and scholar of Vedas Puranas and mantra shastras who lived in Tamil nadu in the fifteenth century (1520–1593 CE) https://bit.ly/chandrakala https://linktr.ee/authorkoushik | |||
| Runahara Ganesha Stotra : A Hymn on Ganehsa for Removal of Debts and Loans Recitation and Explanation of Benefits | 10 Sep 2021 | 00:08:38 | |
The Hymn Runahara Ganapati Stotra is from the great Tantric text Krishna Yamala tantra. Runahara means he who destroys debts. Through this hymn the lord is worshipped as the one who frees us from our debts. to grab your copy of the book explaining the runahara ganesha stotra visit https://bit.ly/runahara https://linktr.ee/authorkoushik
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| Kalisantarana Upanishad - The Upanishad which gives us the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra (Recitation) | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:04:18 | |
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. Let us Recite that wonderful Upanishad today https://books2read.com/u/3nW2n9 Follow me on: instagram.com/authorkoushik https://www.buymeacoffee.com/authorkoushik
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| Heramba Upanishad Recitation | 02 Aug 2021 | 00:09:05 | |
Today let us recite the verses of Heramba Upanishad Heramba Upanishad is an Upanishad text which establishes that Ganesha is the supreme absolute god (para brahman) and explains the atma vidya (wisdom of the nature of real self) through Ganesha.
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| Nrusimha Dvadashanama Stotram: Twelve Names of Narasimha and Namavali | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:05:30 | |
This book is a short translation of the hymn in simple english. To learn the deeper meaning of the hymn get your copy of Nrusimha Dvadashanama Stotram : Twelve Names of Narasimha ebook from your favorite book stores Follow me on: instagram.com/authorkoushik | |||
| Pragya vivardhana Karthikeya Stotra and Namavali - Chanting Prayer for Wisdom and Knowledge | 27 May 2021 | 00:05:03 | |
Pragya Vivardhana Stotra is a hymn which praises lord Skanda (Kartikeya) and reciting the hymn blesses us with Wisdom, knowledge and intelligence. This hymn was taught by lord Skanda himself. https://bit.ly/pragyavivardhana Follow me on: instagram.com/authorkoushik | |||
| Sanjeevaparvatoddhara - The Life Giving Hanuman Mantra Derived From Ramayana | 08 Mar 2020 | 00:11:31 | |
A talk on life giving hanuman mantra from parashara samhita which is derived from sundara kanda of valmiki ramayana praying the form sanjeevana hanuman (life giving hanuman) #hanuman #hanumanmantra #hanumanStotra #sanjeevanahanuman #anjaneya #pavanaputra #bajrangbali #jaihanuman #ramayana #ramayan #valmikiramayan #sundarkand #prayerforhealth #prayerforpeace #prayerforprotection #prayerforstrength #prayerforhappiness | |||
| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 8 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:25:14 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vaishnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter Eight of Ayodhya Mahatmyam tells us about Rati and kusumayudh Kunda, Mantreshwara shiva, Sheetala devi, Bandi devi, Choodaki Devi, Maharatna teertha, durbhara, Mahaabhaara Sarovara, Mahaavidya teertha, Greatness of Dugdheshwara | |||
| Story behind surya ashtottara shatanama stotra from mahabharata | 20 Oct 2019 | 00:08:21 | |
Today I am going to talk about the surya ashtoththra shatanama stotra ( names comprised of more than hundred and eight names of lord surya the sun god. When one chants this hymn with devotion in the mornings regularly is blessed with the grace of sun god. Chanting this hymn and worshiping Surya Naarayana through it with true devotion increases health, wealth, wisdom and prosperity. #surya #lordsurya #aditya #martanda #sungod #surajbaba #savita #ravi #mahabharata #yudhishtira #dhrmaputra 3dhaumya #vanaparva #aranyaparva #vyasa #sagevyasa #lordkrishna | |||
| Shiva - The Name and Meaning | 31 Mar 2019 | 00:17:13 | |
Shiva is one of the greatest and most powerful names of lord Shiva. it has its place in the Vedas in the center of shri rudra prashnam of krishna yajurveda. The name is praised in various puranas, agamas and mantra shastras. in this talk we will discuss a few deep meanings of the name Shiva.
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| Glory of Devi Mahathmyam Part 1 | 04 Feb 2019 | 00:28:25 | |
A talk on the various aspects of reciting the devi mahathmyam (the pauranic aspect, the mantra shashtra aspect, The yagya aspect) and a brief discussion on the procedure of recitation with emphasis to the pauranic aspect and the fruits of reciting it as described by the devi herself follow me on | |||
| A talk on sarvamangala mangalye | 03 Jan 2019 | 00:10:18 | |
A talk on meaning and explanation of sarvamangala mangalye. A shloka from devi mahathmyam ( durga saptashati) and a shloka from durga saptashloki stotra. This is a very powerful mantra praising devi and is recited to attain good fortune, luck and blessings of the goddess. follow me on facebook http://www.facebook.com/authorkoushik Follow me on my blog for related books. | |||
| Karya Siddhi Hanuman Mantra Talk | 25 Dec 2018 | 00:07:43 | |
A Talk about the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Mantra found in the Sundara Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana There is a powerful Hanuman mantra which grants success to over actions hidden in sundara kanda of Valmiki Ramayana. The meaning and significance of the mantra us explained in the audio podcast Follow me on my blog for related books https://authorkoushik.tumblr.com | |||
| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 7 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:30:35 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vashnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter Seven of Ayodhya Mahatmyam tells us about the glory of ponds Ksheerodaka, Bruhaspati Kunda, Rukmini Kunda, Dhana yaksha kunda, Vashishta Kunda, Saagara Kunda, Yogini Kunda, Urvashi Kunda, and Gosharka Kunda | |||
| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 6 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:44:43 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vashnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter Three of Ayodhya Mahatmyam describes the glory of Sita Kunda, Goprataara, Guptahari & Sarayu Gharghara sangama, Rama ascending to his abode. | |||
| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 5 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:07:26 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vashnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter Five of Ayodhya Mahatmyam tells us about the story of sage kautsa, the greatness of Sambheda teertha and sarayu tilodaki. | |||
| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 4 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:16:37 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vashnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter Four of Ayodhya Mahatmyam discusses the greatness of Dharma hari and the holy water of Swarnakhani | |||
| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 3 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:18:16 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vashnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter Three of Ayodhya Mahatmyam tells us about the holy waters Svargadwara, the holy water body through which lord rama ascended to heavens taking every being of ayodhya, the greatness of Chandrahari, lord hari who was worshiped by the moon god, and the greatness of sahasrachandra vrata a vow to please moon god. | |||
| Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 2 - Chanting | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:21:14 | |
Ayodhya Mahatmyam is a text that consists of 10 chapters describing various holy waters and holy shrines of ayodhya, this text is a part of Vashnava Kanda from Skanda Purana. Chapter Two of Ayodhya Mahatmyam tells us about the holy waters of ayodhya Brahmakunda, RunaMochana, Paapamochana, Sahasradhaara teertha | |||
| Indra Krta Lakshmi Stotram From Vishnu Purana | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:07:29 | |
A powerful hymn on goddess lakshmi sung by Indra the king of gods when she emerged from the milky ocean. Pleased by this hymn goddess granted two boons to indra, Indra prayed. may you never abandon the three worlds. (i.e.) may the world be prosperous always) and secondly never turn away your sight from the devotee who chants this hymn (i.e.) always bless your devotees with your gracious sideways glance. for more books, videos, and podcasts visit https://linktr.ee/authorkoushikhttps://authorkoushik.co.in | |||
| Lakshmi Ashtottara shatanamavali - Hundred & Eight Names of Lakshmi | 30 Mar 2025 | 00:09:04 | |
Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanama Stotra the hymn of hundred and eight names of Lakshmi is an important hymn of lakshmi which was taught to goddess Parvati by Lord Shiva. this hymn is called daridrya mochana - that which liberates those who recite from all kinds of poverty. these names are used to offer flowers in the feet of goddess Lakshmi #happy chaitra Navaratri and Happy Ugadi. https://www.amazon.in/Lakshmi-Ashtottara-Shatanama-Stotra-Commentary-ebook/dp/B0956JW8P7 | |||
| Bhuvaneshwari Trishati Stotram - Three Hundred Names of Bhuvaneshwari | 09 Oct 2024 | 00:18:09 | |
Bhuvaneshwari Trishati - Three hundred names of Bhuvaneshwari that establishes the relation of the goddess with the Maya beeja in different ways | |||
| Bhuvaneshwari Ashtakam | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:04:38 | |
Bhuvaneshwari Ashtakam octet that praises goddess bhuvaneshwari as given in the bhuvaneshwari Panchangam | |||
| Bhuvaneshwari Ashtakam from Rudrayamala Bhuvaneshwari Panchangam | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:04:38 | |
Bhuvaneshwari Ashtakam from Rudrayamala Bhuvaneshwari Panchangam | |||
| Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram from Rudrayamala Bhuvaneshwari Panchangam | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:06:22 | |
Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram from Rudrayamala Bhuvaneshwari Panchangam Hundred and Eight names of Bhuvaneshwari Source: Bhuvaneshwari Panchangam https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_devii/bhuvaneshvaryaShTottarashatanAmastotram2.html for more visit: authorkoushik.co.in | |||
| Dakshinamurthy Manasika Puja Stotra | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:31:05 | |
A stotra on doing mental worship of dakshinamurthy on this auspicious guru purnima day. #gurupurnima | |||
| Trailokya Sammohana Dakshinamurthy Kavacham From dakshinamurthy Samhita | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:53:29 | |
Trailokya Sammohana Dakshinamurthy Kavacham From dakshinamurthy Samhita. A rare and ancient kavacham made up of dakshinamurty mantras, that was initiated to King Harishchandra by Sage Narada, originally initiated to goddess Lakshmi by lord Narayana. she chanted this kavacha for increasing all kinds of wealth. The phalashruti says one who chants this kavacha attiains strength, glory, wisdom and wealth, by chanting this kavacha with devotion, the practitioner attains the power to subdue or conquer three worlds (i.e.) everything becomes favorable to the sadhaka, | |||
| Shiva Parvati hrudaya Stotra by Sage Upamanyu From Shiva Purana | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:38:16 | |
Shiva Parvati hrudaya Stotra by Sage Upamanyu From vayaviya samhita of Shiva Purana | |||