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Devotional
The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Shani, god of justice, 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 Saraswati, goddess of learning and the arts, 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 Bhairav, the fierce form of Shiva, 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 Saraswati stotra of the Agastya tradition. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.
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An introduction to the celebrated protective hymn to Shri Ram, traditionally composed by Sage Budha Kaushika from a mantra received in a dream. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.
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An introduction to the stotra honouring the Nagas (serpent deities), remembered with special devotion on Nag Panchami. Wordings vary.
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An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Surya, the sun, linked with Sunday worship and festivals such as Chhath. Wordings vary.
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“Aarti Keejai Hanuman Lala Ki” — the widely sung aarti of Hanuman, with a clear English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. Lyrics and melodies vary across regions and homes.
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“Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva” — the most widely sung Hindi aarti of Ganesha, with a clear English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. Lyrics and melodies vary across regions and homes.
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Eight verses remembering Hanuman as remover of distress, each ending with the refrain “Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro”. Minor spelling differences occur across traditions.
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An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Ganesha, remover of obstacles. More than one Ganesha ashtakam circulates; compare with a trusted edition.
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The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Mahalakshmi, 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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