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| Meenakshi Pancharatnam | |
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 Goddess Meenakshi which this hymn is deicated to | |
| Information | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Author | Adi Shankara |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| Verses | 5 |
The Meenakshi Pancharatnam is a Hindu stotra written by the philosopher Adi Shankara. Comprising 5 verses, the work extols the goddess Meenakshi, an aspect of the goddess Parvati.[1]
The hymn is based on the legend of Meenakshi, a form of the goddess Parvati who is queen of Madurai and also believed to be the patron goddess.[2]
The Meenakshi Pancharatnam is popularly sung in Madurai in performance of the arati ritual to propitiate the goddess.
Hymn
The first hymn of the mantra describes the appearance of Meenakshi:[3]
Udyad-Bhaanu-Sahasra-Kotti-Sadrshaam Keyuura-Haaro[a-U]jjvalaam
Vimbo[a-O]sstthiim Smita-Danta-Pangkti-Ruciiraam Piita-Ambara-Alangkrtaam Vissnnu-Brahma-Surendra-Sevita-Padaam Tattva-Svaruupaam Shivaam
Miinaakssiim Prannato-[A]smi Santatam-Aham Kaarunnya-Vaaraam-Nidhim
— Verse 1
I meditate on Devi Meenakshi Who is rising (in my mental vision) with the splendour of Thousand Million Suns, shining with Bracelets and Garlands (matching the splendour of the rising Suns),
She is rising with a Smiling Face, (appearing beautiful) with Lips Red like Bimba Fruits, and having beautiful Rows of Teeth; She is adorned with shining Yellow Garments (which are again matching the splendour of the rising Suns),
Vishnu, Brahma and the king of Suras (i.e. Indra Deva) are serving Her Lotus Feet; And Her Auspicious Form is of the essence of Eternal Consciousness (Tattva), (Seeing that vision) I Bow down again and again to Devi Meenakshi, Who is an Ocean of Compassion.
See also
References
- ^ Nidhi, Stotra (2018-11-23). "Meenakshi pancharatnam - mīnākṣī pañcaratnam". Stotra Nidhi. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Sri Meenakshi Pancharatnam". www.kamakoti.org. Retrieved 2024-04-09.
- ^ "Meenakshi Pancharatnam - In sanskrit with meaning". greenmesg.org. Retrieved 2024-04-09.