The Lingashtakam is an octet composed by Adi Shankaracharya praising the Lingam. This is a small attempt to render this soul-stiring Ashtakam. Find the meaning below.

I bow before that Sada Shiva Lingam, 
Which is worshipped by Brahma, Vishnu and other Gods,
Which is pure and resplendent,
And which destroys sorrows arising out of birth and death. .1.

I bow before that Sada Shiva Lingam,
Which is worshipped by great sages and devas,
The destroyer of Kama, Linga, the compassionate,
And which destroyed the pride of Ravana. .2.

I bow before that Sada Shiva Lingam, 
Which is well annointed with all fragrances,
Which leads to growth of wisdom,
And which is worshipped by sages, devas and asuras. .3.

I bow before that Sada Shiva Lingam,
Which is ornamented by gold and jewels,
Which is radiant and who has the king of serpents, coiled around him,
And which destroyed the Yagna of Daksha. .4.

I bow before that Sada Shiva Lingam, 
Which is smeared with sandal paste and saffron,
Which is decorated with garland of lotus flowers,
And which can destroy accumulated sins. .5.

I bow before that Sada Shiva Lingam, 
Which is is worshipped by gods and other beings,
Which is the doorway for devotion and good thought,
And whose splendor is like millions of Suns. .6.

I bow before that Sada Shiva Lingam, 
Which is enveloped with eight-fold petals,
Which is the cause of all creation,
And which destroys eight types of poverty. .7.

I bow before that Sada Shiva Lingam, 
Which is worshipped by the gurus of gods,
Which is worshipped by the best of gods,
Which is always worshipped by the flowers,
From the garden of Gods,
Which is the eternal abode,
And which is the ultimate truth. .8.

Any one who chants the holy octet of the Lingam,
In the holy presence of Lord Shiva,
Would in the end reach the world of Shiva,
And keep him company.

Lingashtakam

Sharanam Ishwari

The 108 names of the great Lord Ganapati! Have a wonderful Vinayaka Chathurthi!

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A somewhat different from the usual version of the Saraswathi Thuthi from the Mariamman Thalattu

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Some names from the beautiful Lalitha Sahasranamam. Recited by Devaraj

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A small song glorifying the supreme Goddess! I recorded this at home with limited means, using a prerecorded instrumental version of the famous Harivarasanam. Jaya Parashakti! 

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Abhangs are Marathi Bhajans rich in lyrical content. They were mostly composed by saint Tukaram and they form the core of Marathi Bhakti Music. I tried singing an Abhang on Lord Ganesha.

I was beautifully accompanied by Dhisylen Murugesan on the Mridangam. 

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Sung by Devaraj
Piano by Kevin, follow him here https://www.youtube.com/user/kevin002/videos

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My amateurish attempt in rendering this classic Murugan song. Wish everyone a great Thaipusam ahead!

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A rendition of six couplets from the famous Murugan chant in three Ragas. These three styles of rendering the composition are the most popular in Mauritius and inseparable from Cavadee celebrations. I wish everyone a pious and lovely Thaipusam!

Avanasi Pathu – Vatraatha Poikai

1. Oh! Lord Kumara who has been atop the hill and watching the wealthy land through which the un-drying
Poigai River flows! I don’t have any kith and kin (except You) Oh! Son of Uma Devi (Parvathy, Consort of Lord
Siva)!
Oh! Murugesa! You are The King (Ruler) of your slave (devotee), that is myself.
You should mount your peacock vehicle and come near me majestically (grandly, expansively)

2. You, who came as the son of the One who consumed Alaalam Poison, should help your devotees (Allalam
Poison is also known as Aalakaalam, the poison emitted by the snake Vasuki due to unbearable heat while
she was used as rope to churn the milk ocean with the Mandara mountain by Devas and Asuras to obtain
nectar, the amrit. As amrit would be contaminated by poison and rendered useless, out of grace Lord Siva
consumed this. The poison could kill all creatures as the whole universe rests in Him. So mother Uma Devi ran
and stopped the poison in His throat. So the throat became blue earning Him the name Neelakanta – Blue
Necked/throated)
Oh Lord, you eat the food soaked in milk, you open your beautiful pretty (fruity) mouth and you never forget
chanting the five letter mantra (Om Namasivaya) that is beneficial.
Oh! Kumara! You came in search of the Beautiful Maiden, Valli and remained as Vengai Tree (When Lord
Muruga was teasing and playing with Valli she threatened that she will complain to her father. When the
hunters came by that side He immediately changed into a Vengai Tree. This is one of many important
incidents in Muruga’s stories and invariably recalled by many poets in their verses).
You should mount the exalted victorious peacock vehicle and come near me!

3. Oh Lord! You recite the merciful Veda at entrances the sacred abodes and you would not forget the five
letters of Lord Siva (Na Ma Si Vaa Yah – the five letters)
You stood as the FIRST ONE (Para Brahmam or Supreme Truth) The Kumara, for even those who did not
know (out of ignorance) that you are the Murugesa.
Oh Gurunatha Swamy (Master, Teacher), Lord of Lady of the hunter tribe (Valli), Oh! That who is Kumaresa!
You are the meaning of Kumaresa.
You should not forget to mount your victorious peacock vehicle and come near me.

4. Oh Lord! Who is so cool (pleasantly cool) that even blood freezes and becomes solid, Before I come to the
entrance of your holy abode, you Suddenly appear before me and liberate me, Oh Greta Lord!
Oh Lord! Who is a wise little boy, Who wields the beautiful Spear, You should, please, come very soon near
me, mounting the peacock.

5. Oh! Lord! Who are the son of Lord Siva who rules the World, You should give me your Hilly Abode and bless
me.
Oh Lord! Who lives in Vayaloor where the beetles make the musical noise, You are the Kumara who took the
beautiful Spear in the reddish (usually a hand is said to become red when it gives lot frequently to others)
hand, You are the Guha who gave us life and gave us enjoyment.
You should not forget to come near me on your Victorious Peacock mount

6. Oh Lord Kuamara! Who kept the blue colored Valli (His consort) as His part, before the lord of death Yama
does his prayers and come with his rope (his tool to take away the life/soul when it comes to an end), You
must come in my support, on your peacock mount, wielding your Spear along with your retinue of soldiers to
save and bless me, your devotee/slave.

Avinassipathu (Vatrada Poigai) in three Ragas

This year, for Thaipusam, in an elan to bring more depth, understanding and spirituality to your fasting, we have created a CD containing several powerful chants on Lord Muruga. The CD contains five tracks. 108 recitations of Murugans Gayatri Mantra, 108 recitations of AUM Saravanabava ya Namaha, Sri Subramanya Ashtakam, the 108 Portri of lord Muruga and the AvinassiPathu, that is Vatrada Poigai. The CD is available at a token Price of 100 MUR. And, this contribution goes directly to the society for the funding of future cultural and academic projects to benefit the community at large. The CD is available at Kovil Montagne Quatre Bornes. If you cannot travel to the Kovil, Kindly call on 59131028 or 52555152 for arrangements, we will be glad to come to you. Vetri Vel Muruga!!

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