Hymns, Chants, and Poetry in Hinduism

Stotraratna of Sri Yamunacarya

Stotraratna of Sri Yamunacarya

The Hymn Jewel in praise of Vishnu was composed by the tenth century philosopher and saint Yamunacharya. It is noted for its beauty of language and great devotional fervor. Devanagari text, transliteration, and English translation.

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Tripurasundari Ashtakam

Tripurasundari Ashtakam

An octad to the Divine Mother Tripurasundari composed by Shankaracharya.  The booklet provides Devanagari text (but no transliteration), and English translation of each verse followed by explanatory notes on important points.  The significance of the name Tripurasundari is explained in the introduction.  Translation and explanations by S. Kameswar.

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Universal Prayers

Universal Prayers

Selections from the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, and other sources addressed to the universal aspect of God. Devanagari text, English translation.

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Vishnu Sahasranama, Sri

Vishnu Sahasranama, Sri

The thousand names of Vishnu with namavali and the commentary of Sri Sankaracharya. Devanagari text, transliterated Sanskrit, word-for-word meanings and English translation.

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Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram, Sri

Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram, Sri

Vishnu Sahasranama or thousand epithets in praise of Lord Vishnu composed by Vyasa occurs in the epic Mahabharata.  The booklet presents the text in Devanagari script only (no transliteration or English translation).  Also included in the beginning are the meditation verses on Lord Vishnu, and dialogue between Yudhishthira and Bheeshma that serve as the preamble to the thousand epithets.

For English translation, see: https://sfvedanta.org/books/sri-visnu-sahasranama/

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Wisdom in Verses – Dohavali

Wisdom in Verses – Dohavali

'Wisdom in verses' is an English translation of Dohavali - an important work by the famous saint-poet Goswami Tulasidas. Written mostly as two-lined verses called 'dohas', it contains both spiritual and secular wisdom with special emphasis on the devotion to Sri Rama.

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