Mananat-trayate iti Mantrah. Mantra means anything which protects you when you remember it constantly, think about it constantly and recollect it and recite it. Hence the supreme god also has the name Mantra. Listen to talks about Hinduism - The sanatana dharma , about pages from Puranas, upanishads and mantra shastras and everything that protects us when we think about it, discuss about it and and learn about it
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We're just getting started learning how to podcast first episode is just me rambling but our goal is to actually get a decent podcast going and use good topics and stuff it'll get better I promise Cover art photo provided by Koushik Chowdavarapu on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@koushikc
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A stotra on doing mental worship of dakshinamurthy on this auspicious guru purnima day. #gurupurnima
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Trailokya Sammohana Dakshinamurthy Kavacham From dakshinamurthy Samhita
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53:29Trailokya 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 thi…
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Indra Krta Lakshmi Stotram From Vishnu Purana
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7:29A 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…
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Lakshmi Ashtottara shatanamavali - Hundred & Eight Names of Lakshmi
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9:04Lakshmi 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 chai…
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Bhuvaneshwari Trishati Stotram - Three Hundred Names of Bhuvaneshwari
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18:09Bhuvaneshwari Trishati - Three hundred names of Bhuvaneshwari that establishes the relation of the goddess with the Maya beeja in different ways
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Bhuvaneshwari Ashtakam octet that praises goddess bhuvaneshwari as given in the bhuvaneshwari Panchangam
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Bhuvaneshwari Ashtakam from Rudrayamala Bhuvaneshwari Panchangam
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4:38Bhuvaneshwari Ashtakam from Rudrayamala Bhuvaneshwari Panchangam
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Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram from Rudrayamala Bhuvaneshwari Panchangam
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6:22Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram from Rudrayamala Bhuvaneshwari PanchangamHundred and Eight names of Bhuvaneshwari Source: Bhuvaneshwari Panchangam https://sanskritdocuments.org/doc_devii/bhuvaneshvaryaShTottarashatanAmastotram2.html for more visit: authorkoushik.co.in
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Shiva Suvarnamala Stuti Introduction and Chanting
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16:51This 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 ea…
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Ayodhya Mahatmyam - Chapter 10 - Chanting
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17:12Ayodhya 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…
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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, Bharat…
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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, Mahaab…
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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 K…
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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.…
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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.…
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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
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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, t…
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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…
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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
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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
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A Prayer For Protection From Snakes From Mahabharata
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4:46A prayer for protection from snakes as told by sage Astika from adi parva of Mahabharata
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Kanakadhara Stotra - The Story Behaind and The Recitation
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11:25This 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. Kanak…
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Yaagyavalkya Kruta Surya Kavacham - Chanting and Explanation of Benefits
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3:09A 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 https://linktr.ee/authorkoushik
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Twenty Five Names of Lalita From Lalitopakhyana of Brahmanda Purana
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4:35These 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…
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Ganapatya in Upanishads, Puranas, Tantras and Stotras
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4:08Today 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…
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A Prayer for Safe and Successful Travel from Sundara Kanda of Valmiki Ramayana
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20:52In sundara khanda of valmiki ramayana, Valmiki describes what hanuman did and whom hanuman prayed before making his mind to cross the ocean स सूर्याय महेन्द्राय पवनाय स्वयंभुवे। भूतेभ्यश्चाञ्जलिं कृत्वा चकार गमने मतिम्।।5.1.8।। sa sūryāya mahendrāya pavanāya svayambhuve. bhūtebhyaścāñjaliṃ kṛtvā cakāra gamane matim..5.1.8.. in this episode, let us …
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Hanuman Dvadashanama Stotram Chanting and Explanation of Applications Prescribed
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9:31Hanuman 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. This mantra is taught to sage Maitreya by sage parāshara and he prescribes to chant this hymn after chanting any mantra of Hanuman. he a…
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Mantrarajatmaka Rama Stotra by Hanuman - Chanting with Introduction - Rama Navami Special
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4:26Mantrarajatmaka 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 Nr…
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Patneem Manoramam Dehi... A Prayer for Marriage Adressing Goddess Durga
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15:05A 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 c…
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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. This easy to sing hymn of wonderful metre was composed by āchārya Shankara Bhagavadpāda. The names indicate various divine qualities of lord Vishnu and glorify his great deeds. āchārya shankara …
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Suryastakam from Samba Purana Slow Chanting with Introduction
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3:43This 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. This is found in the Samba Purana, one of the upa puranas establishes sun god as the supreme reality (para brahman) there are many mystical chants in that purana text of sun…
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Durga Chandrakala Stuti - A Hymn on Durga By Shree Appayya Deekshita For Protection - Chanting
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8:34Durga 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) In this hymn various glories of the mother goddess durgā from Vedas and various puranas are summarized. The hymn comprises of eighteen shloka, the first shl…
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Runahara Ganesha Stotra : A Hymn on Ganehsa for Removal of Debts and Loans Recitation and Explanation of Benefits
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8:38The 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. Ganesha is worshipped as the supreme reality (parabrahman) in this hymn. This hymn describes how and when different gods and goddesses like bra…
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Kalisantarana Upanishad - The Upanishad which gives us the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra (Recitation)
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4:18Kali 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 samp…
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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. Goal of any Upanishad is to teach the wisdom of self-realisation through which final liberation (mukti) …
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Nrusimha Dvadashanama Stotram: Twelve Names of Narasimha and Namavali
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5:30Today Let us all recite Nrusimha dvadashana nama stotra The hymn Nrusimha dvadashana nama stotra, the twelve-name hymn of lord narasimha is a traditional short and powerful hymn of lord narasimha, (said to be found in some manuscripts of brahma purana) the hymn praises the lord with twelve epithets praising his various glorious qualities, This hymn…
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Pragya vivardhana Karthikeya Stotra and Namavali - Chanting Prayer for Wisdom and Knowledge
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5:03Pragya 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. to know the deeper meaning of the hymn download the book from the below link https://bit.ly/pragyavivardhana Follow me on: facebook.com/authorkoushik authorko…
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Sanjeevaparvatoddhara - The Life Giving Hanuman Mantra Derived From Ramayana
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11:31A 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 #praye…
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Story behind surya ashtottara shatanama stotra from mahabharata
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8:21Today 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 heal…
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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. follow me on facebook.com/authorkoushik authorkoushik.tum…
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Adoption and family talk all of it is kinda mixed up and not in order but idk just wanted to vent and talk
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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 facebook.com/authorkoushik authorkoushik.tumblr.com i…
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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 b…
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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.tum…
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