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The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Sharda Mata, goddess of learning, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring child-Krishna (Gopala), with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It differs from both the Shri Krishna Chalisa (“Bansi Shobhit”) and the Krishna Chalisa (“Banke Bihari”). Minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Kubera, keeper of wealth, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring the nine grahas, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.
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An introduction to the stotra to Mangal (Mars) recited with the wish for freedom from debt, especially on Tuesdays. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.
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An introduction to the stotra praising the eight forms of Lakshmi (Adi, Dhana, Dhanya, Gaja, Santana, Veera, Vijaya, Vidya). Wordings vary.
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An introduction to the Vadavanal Stotra honouring Hanuman, traditionally attributed to Vibhishana. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.
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An introduction to a Shivashtakam attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. More than one Shivashtakam circulates; read in keeping with your tradition.
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An introduction to the celebrated Vishnu hymn beginning “Achyutam Keshavam Ramanarayanam”, traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. Minor spelling differences occur across traditions.
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“Aarti Gajabadana Vinayaka Ki” — the widely sung aarti of the elephant-faced Vinayaka, with the refrain “Sur-Muni-Pujit Ganayaki Ki” repeated after each stanza. An English meaning and Hindi explanation follow every verse; wording and melody vary across regions and homes.
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“Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Mewa” — the widely sung aarti of Shri Ganpati, with its refrain repeated after every stanza. An English meaning and Hindi explanation follow each verse; wording and melody vary across regions and homes.
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An introduction to the celebrated Krishnashtakam beginning “Vasudeva sutam devam”, traditionally attributed to Vallabhacharya. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.
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