Questions tagged [stotra]
Stotra means praises sung of the deity, to whom it is dedicated.
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What is the source of the Indrakshi Stotra
Does anyone know the source of this beautiful Indrakshi Stotra?
The most information I've been able to find is:
Sage Narada during one of his visits to Vaikunta asked Lord Narayana
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Rules to chant Aditya Hridayam
What are the rules and restrictions to Chand Aditya hridyam stotra . Can we just chant it mentally in front of a burning Diya , and how many times should one chant in a day to get any fruitful result. ...
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How to achieve punya in our lives and get human birth in next life?
Punya helps a soul to get human birth and get good reward for our action. What are the good karmic acts that a human being can carry out consciously to get huge amount of punya . Also what actions one ...
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Rules of chanting Siddha Kunjika stotram
Can anyone chant Siddha Kunjika stotram without following mantra rules as it is stotram. If rules need to be followed then please specify the rules?
Can this stotra be chanted daily in any number?
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English meaning of Dwadash stotra - preenayamo vasudevam by Shri Madhavacharya
Can anyone kindly share the meaning of the preenayamo vasudevam Dwadash stotra composed by Shri Madhavacharya. I am trying to do it manually with online sources but now sure if its correct:
This is ...
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Difference between stotra and a kavacham
What is the effects of chanting a kavacham ? And how different is it from a stotra in providing results and how should a kavacham be chanted , aloud or quiet?
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Is there any alternatives to chanting a stotra and kavacham loudly?
Recently I came to a post in this website where it was stated that not chanting a stotra aloud does not give any result s. But for today’s generation the situation is such that chanting a stotra or a ...
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What is the difference between Pranam mantra , dhyana mantra and stotram?
In many Bengali books of deities and mahavidyas , I have encountered two types of mantras of a single deity . The Pranam mantra and the dhyana mantra . What is the difference between them and what ...
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Can we recite only Sri Venkatesha Prapatti daily?
Usually Sri Venkatesha Suprabhaatam, Venkatesha Stotram, Venkatesh Prapatti and Venkatesha Mangalaashaasanam are recited together traditionally.
Can we recite only Sri Venkatesha Prapatti daily?
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What is mukhe, pAdyoh and sarvAnge in mantra nyasa?
I'm specifically referrring to the nyasa of the Gopala sahasranama (from Sammohana tantra), although this one is there in many other mantras/sahasranamas/stotras in the rishi nyasa.
The given nyasa ...
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What are the most important mantras/hymn, stotrams and chants for Ram and Krishna?
My parents tell me that Nama Ramayanam (Shuddha-Bramha) is by far the most important hymn for pleasing and worshipping Sri Ram.
What are some other hymns, mantras and stotrams dedicated to Shri Ram ...
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Kanakdhara stotra experience
I have recently got to learn about the kanakdhara stotra, and was left awstruck by the story. For those who are not aware of it please have a look :
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanakadhara_Stotra#:~:...
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What are some good powerful stotras that quickly destroy our bad karmas or sins
I believe that our past life sins can be destroyed or reduced through reciting stotras. I have read phalashruti of some stotras having such benefits. I want to know such stotras which are powerful ...
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What all good audio versions of Shiv Tandav Stotram are available online?
The version sung by Shankar Mahadevan is currently the most popular one online. I remember hearing an old version previously but couldn't find it due to the search algorithm pushing newer versions. ...
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Where can I find Shri Dattatreya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram?
I'm searching for Shri Dattatreya Bhujanga Prayata Stotram, probably written by Shri Adi Shankaracharya.
Does any one have it?? Please provide a link to it.
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