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Popular stotras in praise of the Guru, the Spiritual guide have been compiled together here. Set to a meditative chant, these stotras praise the role of a Guru in our life. 

Guru is a word reserved for a spiritutal teacher, one who can take us from the darkness of Ignorance into the light of Knowledge. All other teachers may fall under categories like, Acharya, Upadhyaya or Pundit. Only a Self-realised soul who can guide others towards the same path may be referred to as a Guru- for the blind cannot lead the blind towards light ! 

The Supreme Brahman, or the One true Reality, is also called a Guru. There is no possibility of Self-realisation without the grace of the Supreme One, thus He/ It too is called the Guru. The meanings of each verse may give more clarity on this concept. To understand the meanings refer to the Blog page given below.

https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/guru-stotram/

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यह एक बहुत ही प्रभावशाली मंत्र है, जो शिव पर बेलपत्र समर्पण करने से उनके प्रभाव और उनके वैभव को बताता है। बेलपत्र अर्पण करते समय इन श्लोकों को पढ़ें। बेलपत्र का उपयोग केवल शिवजी की अर्चना में ही किया जाता है।ऐसा भी माना गया है ,ऐसा बेल वृक्ष जिसमें एक बार फल अवश्य आया हो, उस वृक्ष का बेलपत्र शिव पर अर्पण करने से उनकी प्रसन्नता दुगनी हो जाती है। 

Concept, Content Research, Stotra Chanting: Radha Ramabhadran

Hindi Translation and Voice Over: Vandana Garg

Sanskrit Expert: Janaki Ramaswamy

Reference sources:

http://hindubhakti.blogspot.com/2011/09/bilvashtakam.html

http://templesinindiainfo.com/bilvaashtakam-lyrics-english-with-meaning-shiva-slokam/

https://www.devshoppe.com/blogs/articles/shri-shiva-bilvashtakam

https://isha.sadhguru.org/sg/en/blog/article/bilvashtakam-audio-lyrics-meaning

8 संस्कृत के श्लोक विस्तृत वर्णन और उपशीर्षक. बिल्वाष्टकम् एक महत्वपूर्ण स्तोत्र हैं जिसको हम महाशिवरात्रि के दिन स्मरण करते हैं। आप इस मंत्र को इस वीडियो के द्वारा स्मरण या सुन भी सकते हैं। बिल्वाष्टकम् या विल्वाष्टकम् अष्टकम है (8  स्तोत्र) जो भगवान शिव को समर्पित है। किस स्तोत्र में 8 से ज्यादा भी संस्करण है।  पर हमने यहां पर केवल आठ प स्तोत्रों का संस्करण लिया है । इसका मंत्रोचार भगवान पर बेलपत्र चढ़ाते समय करते हैं। बेलपत्र केवल भगवान शिव को चढ़ाया जाता है। कहते हैं इसे चढ़ाने से शिव जी प्रसन्न होते हैं। पूजा में इस पत्ते को चढ़ाने की  गरिमा  यह स्तोत्र बताता है।  हिंदी अनुवाद एवं प्रसारणः वन्दना ग़र्ग                        विषय, संस्कृत उच्चारण एवं ध्वनि व चलचित्र संपादकः राधा रामभद्रन

Shiva Ratri Special: 4 popular chants used to adore Shivji are presented here in preparation for Shiva Ratri worship. These simple stutis are easy to learn through repetition. They can also be chanted daily or on Mondays which are specific to the worship of Lord Shiva.  Each chant is repeated thrice to aid easy memorization. 

1. Karpura Gowram 

2. Namaste Astu Bhagavan 

3. Vande Shambhum Umapatim 

4. Karacharan krtam

You may listen to the meaning of the chants in a separate episode. Link will be soon provided.

If you are interested in knowing the meanings of individual words, you may refer to the BlogSpot: 

https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/slokas-for-beginners/shiva-stutis/

Versions are also available on YouTube :https://youtu.be/rvQyh1LAGNA

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Dedicated to the Mother Goddess Durga, Argala Stotram is a powerful Chant, meant to praise the Devi Who has defeated and destroyed all the Asuras and Who as the protector, takes care of All Creation. It is part of the Devi Mahatmeeyam. It is a stotram which appeals to the Universal Mother to sustain us and bestow us with all Her bounty, to grant us good health and form, wealth and success, and guide us spiritually.

 It is powerful stotram which can rid us of all our negative influences and ill-will from the outside world as well as help us destroy the negative tendencies within us while enhancing our virtues. It can make us not just strong but also fearless.  This chant can be chanted by all as it is purely a prayer to the Mother, and chanting this stotram can bring peace of mind. May the Goddess bestow us with all Her Mercy !  The meaning of these verses are very beautiful. The meaning may seem simple and literal but there is much wisdom if we look a little deeper.  There are stories also and symbolism within the stories. Therefore, I have decided to slowly unfold the meanings as a series of episodes.  

The YouTube links to the video formats are here: 

2. Argala Stotram Meanings- Part 1:In-depth explanation in English for each verse of this Powerfulchant 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gA61mHwD8Zo&t=754s 

3.    Argala Stotram Meanings- Part 2: In-depth explanation in English for each verse of this Powerfulchant 

https://youtu.be/v_-S_6gcBkc  

4.  Argala Stotram Meaning Part 3: In-Depth explanation in English 

https://youtu.be/W3eH7H4doT0

Eka Bilvam Shivarpanam: This chorus means- one bilva  leaf is offered to Shiva. This beautiful chant brings one s mind into a calm meditative state and is a mental offering to the Deity Shiva. Do listen to it while praying to Him or offering puja on Shivratri night.

This sanskrit chant is devoted to the worship of Shivji and describes the importance of worshiping Him with the Bilva/Vilva leaf. You may simply listen to this chant or chant along while you do Shiva puja and offer the bilva leaves. This simple prayer and can be easily learnt through repetition.

To learn the chant you can go to the youtube version which has lyrics in Sanskrit and English as well as meanings in English and hindi or the blogsite with detailed meanings for the verses. Links given below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjDT_s8IfvE

vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/popular-shlokas/bilvashtakam/