Shri Meenakshi Stotram Lyrics
Lyrics in English
Sri Vidye Shiva Vama Bhaga Nilaye Sri Rajarajarchithe
Sri Nadhadhi Guru Swaroopa Vibhave Chinthamani Peedike ।
Sri Vani Giri Janthamgri Kamale Sri Shambhavi Sri Shive
Madhyahne Malayadwajadhipa Suthe Maam Pahi Meenambike ॥
Chakrasthe Chapale Chara Charajagannadhe Jagat Poojithe
Aarthalivaradhe Nathabhayakare Vakshoja Bharanwite ।
Vidhye Vedakala Mouli Vidhithe Vidhyllatha Vigrahe
Matha Poorna Sudha Rasardhra Hrudhaye Maam Pahi Meenambike ॥
Kodeeranga Rathna Kundala Dhare Kodanda Bananchithe
Koka Kara Kucha Dwayo Parilasad Pralambha Haranchithe ।
Sinja Noopura Pada Sarasa Mani Sri Paadukalamkruthe
Madaridrya Bhujanga Garuda Khage Maam Pahi Meenambike ॥
Brahmeshachyutha Gheeyamana Charithe Prethasanantha Sthithe
Pashaodankusha Chapa Bana Kalithe Balendu Choodanchithe ।
Bale Bala Kuranga Lola Nayane Balarkka Kodyujjwale
Mudhradhitha Daivathe Munisuthe Maam Pahi Meenambike ॥
Gandharwamara Yaksha Pannaga Nuthe Gangadharalingithe
Gayathri Garudasane Kamalaje Sushyamale Susthite ।
Khathheethe Khaladhara Pavaka Shike Khadhyotha Kotyujjwale
Manthraradhitha Daivathe Munisuthe Maam Pahi Meenambike ॥
Nadhe Narada Thumbaradhya Vinuthe Nadanda Nadathmike
Nithye Neela Lathathmike Nirupame Neevara Shukopame ।
Kanthe Kamakale Kadamba Nilaye Kameshwaranga Sthithe
Madvidhye Madabheeshta Kalpa Lathike Maam Pahi Meenambike ॥
Veena Nada Nimeelithathardha Nayane Visrastha Choolibhare
Thamboolaruna Pallavadharayuthe Thadanga Haranwithe ।
Shyame Chandra Kalavathamsa Kalithe Kasthurika Phalike
Poorne Poorna Kalabhi Rama Vadane Mamm Pahi Meenambike ॥
Shabdha Brahma Mayi Characharamayi Jyothirmayee Vaagmayi
Nithyanandamayi Niranchanamayi Thathwamayi Chinmayi ।
Thathwatheethamayi Parathpara Mayi Mayamayi Sreemayi
Sarvaisvaryamayi Sadashivamayi Maamm Pahi Meenambike ॥
॥ Iti Shri Shankara Bhagavat Rachita Sri Meenakshi Stotram Sampoornam ॥
हिंदी मंत्र
श्रीविद्ये शिववामभागनिलये श्रीराजराजार्चिते
श्रीनाथादिगुरुस्वरूपविभवे चिन्तामणीपीठिके ।
श्रीवाणीगिरिजानुताङ्घ्रिकमले श्रीशाम्भवि श्रीशिवे
मध्याह्ने मलयध्वजाधिपसुते मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥
चक्रस्थेऽचपले चराचरजगन्नाथे जगत्पूजिते
आर्तालीवरदे नताभयकरे वक्षोजभारान्विते ।
विद्ये वेदकलापमौलिविदिते विद्युल्लताविग्रहे
मातः पूर्णसुधारसार्द्रहृदये मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥
कोटीराङ्गदरत्नकुण्डलधरे कोदण्डबाणाञ्चिते
कोकाकारकुचद्वयोपरिलसत्प्रालम्बहाराञ्चिते ।
सिंञ्जन्नूपुरपादसारसमणीश्रीपादुकालङ्कृते
मद्दारिद्र्यभुजङ्गगारुडखगे मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥
ब्रह्मेशाच्युतगीयमानचरिते प्रेतासनान्तस्थिते
पाशोदङ्कुशचापबाणकलिते बालेन्दुचूडाञ्चिते ।
बाले बालकुरङ्गलोलनयने बालार्ककोट्युज्ज्वले
मुद्राराधितदैवते मुनिसुते मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥
गन्धर्वामरयक्षपन्नगनुते गङ्गाधरालिङ्गिते
गायत्रीगरुडासने कमलजे सुश्यामले सुस्थिते ।
खातीते खलदारुपावकशिखे खद्योतकोट्युज्ज्वले
मन्त्राराधितदैवते मुनिसुते मां पाही मीनाम्बिके ॥
नादे नारदतुम्बुराद्यविनुते नादान्तनादात्मिके
नित्ये नीललतात्मिके निरुपमे नीवारशूकोपमे ।
कान्ते कामकले कदम्बनिलये कामेश्वराङ्कस्थिते
मद्विद्ये मदभीष्टकल्पलतिके मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥
वीणानादनिमीलितार्धनयने विस्रस्तचूलीभरे
ताम्बूलारुणपल्लवाधरयुते ताटङ्कहारान्विते ।
श्यामे चन्द्रकलावतंसकलिते कस्तूरिकाफालिके
पूर्णे पूर्णकलाभिरामवदने मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥
शब्दब्रह्ममयी चराचरमयी ज्योतिर्मयी वाङ्मयी
नित्यानन्दमयी निरञ्जनमयी तत्त्वंमयी चिन्मयी ।
तत्त्वातीतमयी परात्परमयी मायामयी श्रीमयी
सर्वैश्वर्यमयी सदाशिवमयी मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥
॥ इति श्रीमत्परमहन्सपरिव्राजकाचार्यस्य
श्रीगोविन्दभगवत्पूज्यपादशिष्यस्य ॥
॥ इति श्रीमच्छङ्करभगवतः कृतौ मीनाक्षीस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
About Sri Meenakshi Stotram
The Shri Meenakshi Stotram is a religious hymn devoted to the Goddess Parvati, particularly in her form as Meenakshi, the main diety of the historic city Madurai in Tamil Nadu. This hymn praises the goddess, describing her divine attributes, loveliness, and strength, encouraging followers to experience her kindness and generosity.
Meenakshi, is translated as “fish-eyed,”. The Shri Meenakshi Stotram frequently depicts her with great detail, highlighting her radiant beauty, compassionate character, and supreme authority. It often mentions her companion, Lord Sundareswarar (Shiva), and their everlasting union as a representation of divine love and universal harmony.
Typically, the Shri Meenakshi Stotram starts with prayers to the goddess, asking for her protection and favors. It then goes on to list her many qualities, including her calm expression, elegant manner, and strong physique. The goddess is frequently portrayed as being surrounded by celestial creatures, riding a peacock, and wearing beautiful jewelry. The Shri Meenakshi Stotram ends with prayers for spiritual freedom, the fulfillment of desires, and the removal of barriers.
Meenakshi’s divine might and power are also praised. She is portrayed in the Shri Meenakshi Stotram as a warrior goddess who, despite her kindness and compassion, is strong when facing evil. Meenakshi embodies both the universe’s destructive and protective powers, symbolizing the harmony between Shakti (power) and Bhakti (devotion).
Meenakshi’s role as a universal mother is another significant subject addressed in the Shri Meenakshi Stotram. She is regarded as a kind and loving goddess who hears her devotees’ pleas and gives them protection, direction, and blessings. The stotram highlights her capacity to alleviate fear, bestow blessings, and guide her followers toward emancipation from spiritual slavery.
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