SREE RAJARAJESWARI ASHTAKAM ...

                                 GODDESS SREE RAJARAJESWARI

Sree Rajarajeswari Gayatri Mantra.....

Aum rajeswaryi cha vidmahe sri bhavanyi cha dhiomahi tanno devi prachodayaat.

Sree Raja Rajeswari.... means the the lord of the lords, or the king of kings. In Hinduism, she is one of the highest aspects of Shakti or Parvathi, the consort of Shiva. Since she is the ruler of the universe, the name, Raja Rajeswari, aptly fits her. In the Lalitha Sahsranamam she is mentioned as an aspect of Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari.

In the following Ashtakam ...... (a poem of praise) addressed to her, she is extolled by many names and described as eternally youthful, auspicious, the wealth of empires, ruler of the rulers, and the slayer of Dhumraakhsa, an asura.

In the images she is generally depcited as a beautiful and youthful Goddess, sitting on a golden throne, holding in her four hands an ankusa (a sharp object to control elephants), a pasa ( a rope denoting bondage), a sugarcane stalk, and a lotus. The last one also is held in the gestire of abhaya (assurance).

Devotees believe that when she is pleased by devotion, she grants power, authority, rulership, and wealth to her devotees and protects them from enemies. There are many temples of the Goddess in different parts of India, including Varanasi, where according to local legends, the Goddess is said to be very powerful, and devotees may often feel her presence in the temple.

SREE RAJARAJESWARI ASHTAKAM for CHANTING...with its meaning....

Ambha Sambhavi Chandramouli Rabhala Aparna Uma Paarvathi

Kaali Haimavathi Shiva Thrinayanaa Kaathyayani Bhairavi

Savithri Navayouvana Subhaghari Saam Rajya Lakshmi Pradha

Chitrubhi Paradevatha Bhagavathi Shri Rajarajeshwari ||1||

O Shambhavi! Mother Amba, You are adorned with a crescent moon on forehead, You do not eat even leaves as food in fasting, You are known as Parvati, Kali, Haimavati and Siva, You have three eyes, You are known as Katyayani, Bhairavi and Savitri, You are forever young, You bestow auspicion, You bestow kingdom and wealth, You are eternal bliss, You are above all, You are the Goddess, and You rule the Lords as Rajarajeshvari! ||1||

Ambha Mohini Devathaa Thribhuvanani Aanandhasandhayini

Vaani Pallava Bhaani Venu Murali Ghanapriya Lolinii

Kalyanee Uduraaja Bhimbhavadana Dhoomratcha Samharinii

Chitrubhi Paradevatha Bhagavathi Shri Rajarajeshwari ||2||

O Mohini! Mother Amba, You reside in the three worlds and grant eternal bliss. You are the speech (Vani), You like the music and song played by the flute of Krishna (One with flower in hand), You are auspicious, Your face is like the reflection of the Moon, You killed Dhumraksha (a demon), You are eternal bliss, You are above all, You are the Goddess, and You rule the Lords as Rajarajeshvari! ||2||

Ambha Noopura Rathna Kankanadhari Keyoora Haaraavali

Jaadhi Chambhagha Vaijayanthi Lahari Kreveyagai Raajithaa

Veena Venu Vinodha Manditha Karaa Veeraasaney Samsthithaa

Chitrubhi Paradevatha Bhagavathi Shri Rajarajeshwari ||3||

O Mother Amba, You possess gems, stones and bracelet, You have a garland made of Keyura, Your neck is adorned with a wavy garland made of jasmine, perfumes and pearls, Your hands are adorned by veena (lute) and flute for merriment, You are seated in the Virasana Yoga posture, You are eternal bliss, You are above all, You are the Goddess, and You rule the Lords as Rajarajeshvari! ||3||

Ambha Routhrini Bhadrakaali Pagalaa Jwaalaamukhi Vaishnavi

Brahmaani Thripuraandhaki Suranudhaa Dedeepya Manojwala

Chaamundaach Shridha Ratcha Bhosha Janani Daatchayani Vallavi

Chitrubhi Paradevatha Bhagavathi Shri Rajarajeshwari ||4||

O Bhadrakali! Mother Amba, You are frightening Raudrini, You are Bagala, Javalamukhi, Vaisnavi and Brahmani, You vanquish the three worlds, You are worshipped by the Devas, You are resplendent with light, You are Camunda, You are the mother who adorns, protects and nurtures, You are Sati or Daksayani, You are eternal bliss, You are above all, You are the Goddess, and You rule the Lords as Rajarajeshvari! ||4||

Ambha Shula Dhanu: Kasaangusadhari Arthendhu Bhimbhaadari

Vaaraahi Madhu Kaidhabha Prasamani Vaani Ramaa Sevithaa

Mallaathyaasuraha Mughadaithya Madani Maaheshwari Shambhiga

Chitrubhi Paradevatha Bhagavathi Shri Rajarajeshwari ||5||

O Mother Amba, You are wielding a mono-dent, a goad and a bow, You have a crescent moon on the forehead, You are Varahi, You destroyed the demons Madhu and Kaitabh, You are honored by Sarasvati and Lakshmi, You vanquished Malla and Mooka demons, You are Mahesvari and Ambika (divine mother), You are eternal bliss, You are above all, You are the Goddess, and You rule the Lords as Rajarajeshvari! ||5||

Ambha Srishti Vinaasa Paalanakari Aarya Visam Sobhithaa

Gaayathri Pranvaatcharaa Mrudharasa: Poornaanu Shanthi Kridha

Omkaari Vinadha Sudaarchidapadaa Uththanda Daithyabhahaa

Chitrubhi Paradevatha Bhagavathi Shri Rajarajeshwari ||6||

O Mother Amba, You create, destroy and nurture the world, You are Arya and Gayatri, You are devoid of adornment, You are full of the nectar of the pranavakshara. AUM, You have separated the heaven and the earth, You are Omkari, Your feet has been adorned by the son if Vinata (Garuda), You destroy the imbecile demons, You are eternal bliss, You are above all, You are the Goddess, and You rule the Lords as Rajarajeshvari! ||6||

Ambha Saasvadha Aagamaadi Vinudhaa Aarya Mahadevathaa

Ya Brahmaadi Bibeeli Kaantha Janani Yaavai Jagan Mohini

Ya Panjap Pranavaadhi Repa Janani Ya Chithkala Maalini

Chitrubhi Paradevatha Bhagavathi Shri Rajarajeshwari ||7||

O Mother Amba, You are revered (bowed) by treatises, You are Arya, and You are the natural forces. That Who gives birth to everyone from Brahma and others to the smallest ants, that Who entices the world that Who gives birth to the five types of Pranava syllables (like AUM), that Who is the art of intellect, You are that One, Who is adorned with a garland. You are eternal bliss, You are above all, You are the Goddess, and You rule the Lords as Rajarajeshvari! ||7||

Ambha Paalitha Bhaktha Raaja Danisam Ambaastagam Yah Padeth

Ambha Lolaa Kadatcha Veetcha Lalithanjaiswarya Mavyahadam

Ambha Pavana Manthra Raaja Padana Thandecha Motcha Pradha

Chitrubhi Paradevatha Bhagavathi Shri Rajarajeshwari ||8||

Those who read these eight-cantos on Amba (Mother), Which is staying continuously with the devotees of Amba, Which is a result of the bestowing glance of the eyes of the Mother and Which has all the wealth absorbed in it, receive Moksha from the Mother, Who is eternal bliss, Who is above all, Who is the Goddess and Who rules the Lords as Rajarajeshwari, by the means of reading this best among chants! ||8||

J.KANNAN, M.Com, FIATA

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