The Eightfold Verse about the Mother Divine ( Bhavani Ashtakam )

Like Socrates who said " I know nothing, not even my own ignorance", Sankara was also known for his humility.

"I know not Philosophy, Literature or Science " , he says in his poem,
Bhavani Ashtakam. I am one of the worst beings and my only refuge is Thee !


Na Janaami Dhaanam, Na cha Dhyana Yogam,
Na janami Thanthram, na cha Sthothra manthram,
Na janami poojam, na cha Nyasa Yogam,
Gathis Thwam, Gathis Thwam Thwam Ekaa Bhavani

Neither do I know how to donate,
Nor Meditation transcendental
Neither do I know Tantra,
Nor the stanzas of prayer great,
Worshipping is unknown to me ,
Nor do I know the art of yoga,
Thou art my only Refuge , O Mother Divine !

His critics criticised him as a hidden Buddhist. There was no atheism or Agnosticism in him. He declared that all this is a projection of the Universal Mind and that the Eternal Triad - the Relative Universe, the Relative Ego and the Relative Supreme - are all the projections of the Cosmic Mind !

There were other critics who criticised him saying that he championed the superiority of Transcendental Philosophy ( Jnana Yoga ) over Bridal Mysticism ( Bhakthi Yoga ). This was not true, as Bhavani Ashtakam will prove.

" If I believe in anybody in this world, it is Sree Sankara of the East ", said Max Muller. Sankara, the Exponent of Oneness, continues to be one the of the greatest philosophers that ever graced this earth !

Na Thatho, na Matha, na Bandur na Datha,
Na puthro, na puthri , na Bhruthyo , na Bhartha,
Na Jayaa na Vidhya, na Vruthir Mamaiva,
Gathis Thwam, Gathis Thwam Thwam Ekaa Bhavani.

Can I depend on any of these ?
The father, the mother,
The relation or the friend ?
Neither son nor daughter,
Neither servant nor husband,
Neither wife nor Knowledge,
And neither my Profession,
Are refuges I can depend,
Thou art my only Refuge , O Mother Divine !



Bhavad bhava Pare , Maha Dhukha Bheeru,
Papaatha Prakami , Pralobhee Pramatha,
Kam Samsara Pasha Prabadha Sada Aham,
Gathis Thwam, Gathis Thwam Thwam Ekaa Bhavani.

I am in this ocean of worldliness,
I cant face sorrow, guts have I none,
Lust and Sin torment my mind
Greed and desire hold absolute sway,
Bound am I by the useless life I lead
Thou art my only Refuge , O Mother Divine !


Na janami Punyam, Na janami Theertham,
Na janami Mukthim, Layam vaa kadachith,
Na janami Bhakthim, Vrutham vaapi maatha,
Gathis Thwam, Gathis Thwam, Thwam Ekaa Bhavani.

I know not divine merit,
Nor places sacred to visit,
Salvation I know not,
Union with Him is also unknown,
I know not Bhakti Yoga,
Nor austerities divine,
Thou art my only Refuge , O Mother Divine !


Kukarmi, Kusangi, Kubuddhi, Kudhasa,
Kulachara heena, Kadhachara leena,
Kudrushti, Kuvakya prabandha, Sada Aham,
Gathis Thwam, Gathis Thwam, Thwam Ekaa Bhavani.

I do commit heinous sins,
And keep company of the bad,
Sinful thoughts torment me ,
I serve masters bad,
Belong I to a bad family,
Sinful acts dominate me,
See I with bad intentions,
Write I collection of bad words,
Always, ever and ever,
Thou art my only Refuge , O Mother Divine !


Prajesam, Ramesam, Mahesam, Suresam,
Dhinesam, Nisidheswaram vaa Kadachit,
Na janami Chanyath Sada Aham Sharanye,
Gathis Thwam, Gathis Thwam Thwam Ekaa Bhavani


The Creator I know not,
Or the Preserver Divine,
The Lord is unknown to me,
The lord of Celestials I know not,
Unknown is the the Lord of the Day,
Also the Lord of the Night,
Neither do I know any other Gods,
Mighty Goddess to Thee I bow always,
Thou art my only Refuge , O Mother Divine !


Vivadhe, Vishadhe, Pramadhe, Pravase,
Jale cha Anale Parvathe Shatru Madhye,
Aranye, Sharanye Sada Maam Prapahee,
Gathis Thwam, Gathis Thwam, Thwam Ekaa Bhavani.

Whenever I am in an argument,
Whenever in sorrow,
Whenever suffering accidents,
Whenever travelling far away,
Whenever in water or on fire,
Whenever on top of a mountain,
Whenever surrounded by enemies,
Whenever in a deep forest,
I always bow before thee, O Mighty One,
Thou art my only Refuge , O Mother Divine !



Anadho, Dharidro, Jara Roga Yuktho,
Maha Ksheena Dheena, Sada jaadya vakthra,
Vipathou Pravishta, Pranshata sadha Aham,
Gathis Thwam, Gathis Thwam, Thwam Ekaa Bhavani.

Despite being an orphan,
Despite being extremely poor,
Despite affected by disease of old age,
I bow before Thee always
Whenever I am terribly tired,
Whenver in a pitiable state,
When problems overwhelm me,
When dangers threaten,
I always bow before thee,
Thou art my only Refuge , O Mother Divine !

Sri Yantra, the Holographic Universe !

From the central dot, the Bindu, symbolic of the Absolute Self, rises the holographic universe. Sri Yantra is a Master Plan of Manifestation.

The digits 15 and 16, called Pancha Dasa and Shodasadasa have sacred significance in Sacred Geometry.

When the Moon is within 12 degrees of the Sun, it is called a Lunation, Prathama. Moon creates 15 lunations. Lunation is called in Sanskrit as a Thithi . These are known as the 15 Kalas of the Moon. There is the 16th Kala and that is Transcendence !

Corresponding to the 15 Kalas, there is the Panchadasa Mantra, a mantra made of 15 letters.

"Ka E i La Hreem - Ha Sa Ka Ha La Hreem - Sa Ka La Hreem"

This is the main mantra of the Sri Yantra.

This is the greatest symbol
Of all symbols divine
Made up of letters fifteen
With Transcendence as the Sixteenth
The greatest emblem of Deity
Worshipped by mystics divine
The greatest hidden mystery
I take refuge in Thy symbol
Thy divine symbol, O Mother Divine !

Sreemad Panchadasa Aksharaika Nilayam
Shree Shodasee Mandiram
Shree Nadadibhir Architham cha Bhahuda
Devai Samaradhitham
Shree Kamesha raha Sakhi Nilayanam
Shreemad Guharadhitham
Shree Chakram Saranam Vrijami Sathatham
Sarvaishta Siddhi Pradham

Sri Yantra, a great Sacred Geometry Symbol !

Wisdom is the additional quality of Man, which distinguishes him from the animals.

Ahara Nidra Bhaya Maidhunas cha
Samanyamethat Pasubhir naranam
Jnanam Naranam Adhiko Vishesho
Jnanena Heena Pashubhi Samana

Food, sleep. fear and copulation
Are common for both animals and men
It is Wisdom, an additional quality
Which distinguishes man from the quadruped !

The universe is a dream in the Cosmic Mind. It is the Universal Mind who is the creatrix and She sports as the Universe !

Karthum Devi Jagat Vilasa Vidhina
Srishtena the Mayaya
Sarvananda mayena madhya vilasa
Chree Binduna lankritham
Sree math sad guru poojya pada karuna
Samvedya Thathvatmakam
Sree Chakram Saranam Vrijami Sathatham
Sarveshta Siddhi Pradam



For the sake of Cosmic Play
She created the Universe
She is the Cosmic Illusion
Which tantalises all !
The Sacred Feminine is She
With triangles five downwards
The Sacred Masculine has
Triangles four facing upwards
With bliss ineffable
She sports with her invisible Lord
Who abides as the Central Dot
In the mighty Sri Yantra !
By the Grace of Master Divine
The Great Verity is known
In Thy sacred symbol Sri Yantra
I take refuge, O Mighty Mother !

The essence of all sciences
Is Thyself, O Mighty One !
All women Thy manifestations
O Mother Blissful
Which poet can describe Thee !

In the house of the righteous
Thou abidest as Prosperity
In the house of the sinful
Thou abidest as mental tension !
As Intelligence in the Seers
As Concentration in the good
As Shame in the aristocratic
Protect this Universe, O Mighty One !

Thy Grace conferreth Wealth
With all its paraphernalia !
Royalty is also conferred by Thee
How glorious is Thy Grace !

It is also Thy Grace that conferreth
Wisdom Supreme & Self Actualisation
Thou makest the aspirant do
Righteous deeds; thereby taking
Him to heavenly realms !

Thy Grace bestoweth both
Worldly and divine wealth
Thy Grace is difficult to attain
But blessed is Thy Grace !

Sacred Music is Nada Yoga !

Can Sacred Music activate the Kundalini ? The answer is Yes !

Listening to Sacred Music and becoming aware of its meaning can transport us to celestial heights. I have been hearing this Sacred Music lately ( and I have put a lot of Music videos on my site ) and I am uplifted.

Nada means Sound and Yoga means Union. In other words, Nada Yoga means Union via Sound. Nada Yoga is an ancient science dealing with Meditation on Music, on sound and transformation though sound.

There are many types of Yoga, all roads leading to the Divine.

Our minds become absorbed in sound and we all listen to music. There are external and internal sounds, called in Sanskrit as Ahat and Anahat, struck and unstruck sounds.

Yogis say that the seat of the Self is the Heart Chakra or the Anahata Chakra. This is from where unstruck sounds originate.

During Meditation, you can hear the inner sounds, which arise from the Heart Chakra. Nada Yoga takes you to this inner blissful realm.

The inner sound, arising from the Anahata, is considered by many as the Kundalini itself, the Serpentine Power coiled in humans and which rises during Meditation !

Now the question is this. Can listening to the mantras activate the Kundalini.? It can ! Try listening to these Music Videos, understand the meaning of the verses and definitely there will be an upsurge in Consciousness !

An Eightfold Verse is called an Octet and this is an Octet to the Lord.

This magnificent octet describes the Indescribable, gives form to the Formless and limits the Illimitable. We have already said that describing Deity in terms of humanity is like expressing the Center in terms of the circumference !

Rathna Sanu Sarasanam, Rajathadri Srunga Nikethanam,
Sinchini krutha Pannageswara Achyuthanana Sayakam,
Kshipra Dhagdha Pura Thrayam thri Divalayairabhi Vanditham,
Chandrashekara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi vai Yama.

Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Pahi Mam
Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Raksha Mam

His bow contains mountains of jewels
His residence is on the Silver Mountain
Serpent Vasuki was converted into a rope
Lord Vishnu was used as arrows
All evils are destroyed by Him
Him the triune worlds salute !
If I have such Lord as my Saviour
How can Mortality/ Death devour me ?

Save us and liberate us, O Lord
From this quagmire of worldliness !


Pancha Paada Pa Pushpa Gandhaparambhuja Dwaya Shobitham,
Bala Lochana Jatha Pavaka Dagdha Manmatha Vigraham,
Bhasma Digdha Kalebharam, Bhava Nasanam, Bhava Mavyayam,
Chandrashekara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi vai Yama.

Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Pahi Mam
Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Raksha Mam

Shines He with the pair of His Lotus Feet
Which are worshipped by flowers five
His anger destroyed the God of Lust
With Fire out of His Third Eye
His body is smeared with ashes
Symbolising all that is evanescent
He is the destroyer of Existential Sorrow
He knoweth no destruction
If I have such Lord as my Saviour
How can Mortality/ Death devour me ?

Save us and liberate us, O Lord
From this quagmire of worldliness !

Matha Varana Mukhya Charma Kruthothareeya Manoharam,
Pankajasana Padma Lochana Poojithangri Saroruham,
Deva Sindhu Tharanga Seekara Siktha Shobha Jatadharam,
Chandrashekara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi vai Yama.

Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Pahi Mam
Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Raksha Mam

He is the greatest stealer of minds
With his upper cloth made
Of the skin of wild elephants
His Lotus feet is worshipped by the mighty
By Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma
His matter hair drenched with drops
Of the waves of river Ganga
If I have such Lord as my Saviour
How can Mortality/ Death devour me ?

Save us and liberate us, O Lord
From this quagmire of worldliness !


Yaksha Raja Sakham Bhagaksha Haram Bhujanga Vibhooshanam,
Shaila Raja Suthaa Parish Krutha Charu Vama Kalebharam,
Kshweda Neela Galam Praswadha Dharinam Mruga Dharinam,
Chandrashekara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi vai Yama.

Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Pahi Mam
Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Raksha Mam

He is the friend of the Lord of Riches
He destroyed Bhaga's eyes
Serpents are His ornaments
His left part is She
Mountain's daughter, Parvathi
His neck blue due to poison
He is described as armed with an axe
A deer accompanies him everywhere
If I have such Lord as my Saviour
How can Mortality/ Death devour me ?

Save us and liberate us, O Lord
From this quagmire of worldliness !


Kundalee Krutha Kundaleswara Kundalam Vrusha Vahanam,
Naradadhi Muneeswara Sthutha Vaibhavam Bhuvaneshwaram,
Andhakandhaka Masrithamara Padapam Shamananthakam,
Chandrashekara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi vai Yama.

Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Pahi Mam
Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Raksha Mam


Ear studs made of a curling serpent adorn Him
Divines like Narada praise Him high
Lord of the Cosmos entire is He
The destroyer of Anthakasura
The Wish giving Tree to his devotees
The destroyer of Death ineluctable
If I have such Lord as my Saviour
How can Mortality/ Death devour me ?

Save us and liberate us, O Lord
From this quagmire of worldliness !

Bheshajam Bhava Roginam Akhilapadamapa Harinam,
Daksha Yajna Vinashanam Trigunathmakam Trivilochanam,
Bhukthi Mukthi Phala Pradham Sakalagha Sanga Nibharhanam,
Chandrashekara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi vai Yama.

Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Pahi Mam
Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Raksha Mam

He is the Doctor divine who cures Sorrow
The Annihilator of all dangers
Destroyer of Daksha's fire sacrifice
Personification of qualities triune
With Past, Present & Future as eyes
Bestower of devotion and Salvation divine
The Annihilator of all sins
If I have such Lord as my Saviour
How can Mortality/ Death devour me ?

Save us and liberate us, O Lord
From this quagmire of worldliness !


Bhaktha Vathsala Marchitham, Nidhim, Akshayam, Haridambaram,
Sarva Bhoothapathim, Parathparam Apreya Manuthamam,
Soma Varinabhoohuthasana Somapanilakha Krutheem,
Chandrashekara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi vai Yama.

Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Pahi Mam
Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Raksha Mam

The darling of all devotees is He
O Wealth Secure that hath no longing !
He clothes Himself with Directions
The Chief of all creatures is He
Beyond the unreachable is He
Unknown is He to all living
The Holiest of all living beings
He is served by the Elemental Five
Earth, water, fire, ether & wind
If I have such Lord as my Saviour
How can Mortality/ Death devour me ?

Save us and liberate us, O Lord
From this quagmire of worldliness !

Viswa Srushti Vidhayinam, Punareva Palana Thathparam,
Samharathamapi Prapanchamashesha Loka Nivasinam,
Kreedayanthamaharnisham, Gana Nadha Yudha Samnvitham,
Chandrashekara Mashraye Mama Kim Karishyathi vai Yama.

Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Pahi Mam
Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Chandrashekhara Raksha Mam

His work is Creation of the Universe
Also the preservation of this Cosmos
He destroys what He has created
At the appropriate time proper
Immanent is He in everything
He alternates as Night and Day
He is the leader of all living
He is like all mortals
If I have such Lord as my Saviour
How can Mortality/ Death devour me ?

Save us and liberate us, O Lord
From this quagmire of worldliness !

An Octet to the Nourishing Mother !

It is Cosmic Creative Intelligence, which is relatively Absolute and absolutely relative, which sustains the universe. The entire Cosmos is Her play and display ( Chit Vilasa Prapanchoyam ).

Annapoorna Ishwari is the Nourishing aspect of the Mother Divine. This octet is equivalent to the Western prayer " God, give us this day our daily bread".

This is the exoteric aspect. The esoteric aspect is that this octet contains mystic meanings which are discernible to the mystic mind. She can give not only bread but also Enlightenment !

Nithyaananda Karee Varaa Abhya Karee,
Soundharya Rathnaakaree,
Nirddhotahakila Ghora Pavaanakaree,
Prathyaksha Maheswaree,
Praaleyachala Vamsa Pavanakaree,
Kasi Puraadheeshwaree,
Bhikshaam Dehi, Krupaa Valambana Karee,
Mathaa Annapoorneshwaree.

O Mother Divine who nourishes
O presiding Deity of Kashi
O Helper of all with kindness
O Maker of others joyful
The Shelter of all and boon giver
The Epitome of Beauty ravishing
O Destroyer of sorrows
The Ever visible Deity Thou art
The Star of Himavan's clan
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom

Naana Rathna Vichithra Bhooshana Karee,
Hemaambar Adambaree,
Mukthaa Haara Vilamba Maana Vilasa,
Dwakshoja Kumbaan Dharee,
Kashmeera Garu Vasithaa Ruchi Karee,
Kashee Puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam Dehi Krupaa Valambana Karee
Matha Annapoorneshwaree

O Mother Divine who nourishes
The presiding Deity of Kashi
Decorated with jewels priceless
Well dressed in silk golden
O with a chest beautiful
Adorned with chains golden with gems
The Epitome of beauty ravishing
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom

Yogaananda Karee Ripu Kshyakaree,
Dharma Artha Nishtaa Karee,
Chandr Arka Anala Bhasa Maana Laharee,
Trailokya Rakshaa Karee,
Sarvaishwarya Samastha Vaanchithakaree,
Kasi Puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam Dehi Krupaa Valambana Kari
Mathaa Annapoorneswaree

O Nourishing Divine One
O presiding Deity of Kashi
The bliss of Yoga is given by Thee
Thou destroyest enemies
Ethics and wealth are made
Permanent by Thee
Who shines like the luminaries
Sol and Luna and Fire divine
Saviour of the three slates relative
Waking, dreaming and dreamless sleep
The Bestower ol all wealth
The Wish Fulfiller of all men
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom

Kailaasaachala Kandharaa Laya Karee,
Gowree Umaa Shankaree,
Kaumaree Nigamartha Gochara Karee,
Omkara Beejaksharee,
Moksha Dwaara Kavata Patana Karee,
Kasee Puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam Deh ,Krupaa Valambana Karee
Matha Annapoorneswaree



O Nourishing Divine One
O presiding Deity of Kashi
O Cave dweller of Kailasa Mount
Uma, Sankaree, Gauri called
O Ever blissful Maiden
O known only to mystics
O Personification of Om
O Opener of the gates of Self Actualisation
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom

Drushyaa Drushya Prabhootha Vahana Karee,
Brahmaanda Bhando Ddharee,
Leelaa Nataka Soothra Kelana Kari,
Vijnana Deepam Guree,
Sree Vishwesa Mana Prasaadhana Karee,
Kasee Puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam Dehi Krupaa Valambana Karee
Matha Annapoorneswaree

O Nourishing Divine One
O presiding Deity of Kashi
Thou art the vehicle of the Seen and the Unseen
Who carries the Cosmos within Thee
The causer of Detachment
The Beacon Light for all sciences
Who makes the Universal Lord satisfied
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom

Urvee Sarva Janeshwaree Bhagavathee,
Maatha Anna poorneshwaree,
Venee Neela Samaana Kunthala Dharee,
Ananda Dhaneswaree,
Sarvanandakaree Dasa Shubhakaree,
Kasi Puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam Dehi Krupaa Valambana Karee
Matha Annapoorneswaree

O Nourishing Divine One
O presiding Deity of Kashi
Thou rulest the worlds triune
O Perfected One with qualities six
Prosperity,virilty, fame
Wisdom,detachment,integrality
O ocean of Kindness and Love
Knowledge, valour, wealth of this world
O Bestower of Bliss
With lustrous hair blue
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom

Aadhi Kshaantha Samastha Varna Nakaree,
Shambho Tribhaava Karee,
Kashmeeraa Trijaneswaree Trilaharee,
Nithyaamakuree Sarvaree,
Kamaa Kamksha Karee Janodhaya Karee,
Kasee Puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam Dehi Krupaa Valambana Karee
Mathaa Annapoorneswaree

O Nourishing Divine One
O presiding Deity of Kashi
All alphabets describe Thee
Who gives the Lord powers triune
O Goddess of cities three
Thou manifests in forms three
Who nourishes daily existence
The Annihilator of all sorrows
O Fulfiller of all wishes
O Dawn Goddes of all
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom

Darvee Sarva Vichithra Rathna Rachithaa,
Dakshe kare Samsthitha,
Vame Swadu Payodharee Priyakaree,
Sowbhagya Maaheshwaree,
Bhaktha Abhishtakaree, Dasaa Shubhakaree,
Kasee Puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam dehi Krupaa Valambana Karee,
Mathaa Annapurneswaree

O Presiding Deity of Kashee
O Nourishing One
Adorned with jewels Thou art
The beauteous daughter of Daksha
The Personification of all beauty
Thy milk is Poetry and Prose
The Mother Divine of all systems
The Grand Fortune of all
Devotee's wishes are fulfilled by Thee
The does of all things good
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom



Chandrarkaanala Koti Koti Sadrusha,
Chandramsu Bhimbaa Dharee,
Chandrarkaagni Samaana Kunthala Dharee
Chandrarka Varneshwaree,
Maala Pusthaka Pasha kangusha Dharee,
Kasi Puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam Dehi Krupaa Valambana karee
Matha Annapoorneswaree

O Presiding Deity of Kashee
O Nourishing One
Thou resemblest billions
Of Sun, Moon and Fire
O Wearer of Luna's orb
Thy hair has the luster of Sun and Moon
Thy complexion is the complexion
Of the luminaries biune
O holder of books and beads
Holder of a spear and a rope
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom


Kshathra Thraanakaree, Mahaa Bhayakaree,
Mathaa Krupaa Sagaree,
Sakshaan Mokshakaree Sadaa Shiva karee,
Visweshwaree Sreedharee,
Daksha Krundha Karee Niraa Mayakaree,
Kasee Puraadheeswaree,
Bhikshaam Deh Krupaa Valambana Karee,
Mathaa Annapoorneswaree

O presiding Deity of Kashee
O Nourisher of the Universe
O protector of regal duties
O instiller of fear in the demoniac
O Universal Mother compassionate
O infinite ocean of Mercy
Self Actualisation is granted by Thee
O doer of things auspicious
The Primal Deity of the Universe
O holder of all wealth mundane
O insulter of demon Daksha
O granter of wellness, health
O Ocean of Campassion & Mercy
Nourish me with food and Wisdom



Annapurne Sadaa Poorne,
Sankara Praana Vallabhe,
Jnana Vairagya Siddhyartham,
Bikshaam Dhehi cha Parvathi.

O Mother Nourishing
O Mother Eternal
Consort of the Lord
Give me food and shelter
Conducive to Wisdom and detachment
O daughter of the Mountains !



Mathaa cha Parvathy Devi
Pithaa devo Maheshwara
Bandhava Shiva Bhakathyascha,
Swadesho Bhuvana Thrayam.


My mother is the Sacred Feminine
My father is the Sacred Masculine
Purusha and Prakrithi called
Brahman and Maya called
Shiva and Shakti called
Logos and Sophia called
His devotees are my relatives
And my country, the Universe !

Octet to the Divine Master

The path to Enlightenment is a very difficult road indeed. It is long, arduous, dangerous, difficult. Tradition has it that only devotion to the Guru, who is the direct representative of the Godhead, can pave the way for Self- Actualisation !

It is said that Guru's Grace conferreth

Enlightenment, Wealth, Agri prosperity,
Wisdom, children and enjoyments
What is not possible eternally
With the Grace of the Guru ?

It is My Master who inspires me, who maketh me write this, who is guiding everything from within and am I not indebted to him ?

There are some critics who criticise Moksha or Self Realisation as a selfish desire. One worldly man tells a Yogi thus

You are talking about the Mount
When people are living in the valleys !
You thirst for the Divine Crown
You alone want the Divine Bliss
When others are sunk in Sorrow Existential
Isnt your effort and aim selfish?

Maybe Enlightenment is a selfish desire, but then it is the summum bonum of Life and the Goal of Evolution !

This is an octet consecrated to the Master Divine. May you be blessed by Enlightenment !



Shareeram Suroopam Thada Va Kalatram
Yashas charu chithram dhanam meru Thulyam
Guror Angri Padme Manas Chena Lagnam
Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim,Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim!

One may have a body beautiful
And a loving spouse to boot
Fame immortal to grace
And wealth beyond the dreams of avarice !
These are only wealth relative
Invalid before the Absolute !
What is the use, what is the use, what is the use
If thy mind does not fly to the Lotus Feet of the Guru !


Kalathram Dhanam Puthra Pauthradhi Sarvam
Graham Bandhava Sarva medhadhi Jatham
Manas Chena Lagnam Guror Angri Padme
Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim,Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim!

Wife, wealth and all paraphernalia
A house beautiful and relatives good
Are only wealth relative
Invalid before the Absolute !
What is the use, what is the use, what is the use
If thy mind does not fly to the Lotus Feet of the Guru !


Shad Angani Vedo Mukhe Shastra Vidya
Kavithvadi Gadyam Supadyam Karothi
Guror Angri Padme Manas Chena Lagnam
Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim,Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim!

Learning is a great virtue
The Six sciences auxiliary
The Six sciences main
Poetry Prose and Mystic Poetry
Are only wealth relative
Invalid before the Absolute !
What is the use, what is the use, what is the use
If thy mind does not fly to the Lotus Feet of the Guru !

Vidhesheshu manya, swadesheshu dhanya
Sadachara Vritheshu matho na cha anya
Manas Chena Lagnam Guror Angri Padme
Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim,Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim!

You may be respected abroad
And rich in your naitve place
Virtuous you may be
And in life a person famous
These are only wealth relative
Invalid before the Absolute !
What is the use, what is the use, what is the use
If thy mind does not fly to the Lotus Feet of the Guru !

Kshama Mandale Bhoopa Bhoopala Vrindai
Sada sevitham yasya padaravindam
Guror Angri Padme Manas Chena Lagnam
Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim,Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim!

King you may of a region great
And may be served by emperors and kings
These are only wealth relative
Invalid before the Absolute !
What is the use, what is the use, what is the use
If thy mind does not fly to the Lotus Feet of the Guru !

Yaso me dhanam bhikshu dhana pratapa
Jagadwathu sarvam kare yath prasadath
Manas Chena Lagnam Guror Angri Padme
Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim,Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim!

Even if Fame has graced you
Even if Fame & Charity makes you popular
These are only wealth relative
Invalid before the Absolute !
What is the use, what is the use, what is the use
If thy mind does not fly to the Lotus Feet of the Guru !

Na Bhoge, na Yoge, na Vaa Vajirajou
Na Kantha Sukhe naiva Vitheshu Chitham
Guror Angri Padme Manas Chena Lagnam
Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim,Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim!

Even if you dont concentrate on Yoga
Or on Bhoga, pleasures of the flesh,
Or on passion, fire sacrifice,
Or in the affairs of wealth
What is the use, what is the use, what is the use
If thy mind does not fly to the Lotus Feet of the Guru !


Anarghani Rathnani Mukthani Samyak
Samalingitha Kaminee Yamineeshu
Manas Chena Lagnam Guror Angri Padme
Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim,Thatha Kim, Thatha Kim!

You may be embellished by jewels
A loving wife you may have
These are only wealth relative
Invalid before the Absolute !
What is the use, what is the use, what is the use
If thy mind does not fly to the Lotus Feet of the Guru !

Musica Universalis or Music of the Spheres !

The Law of Universal Order, the doctrine that there is Law behind the order of the Universe was echoed by Shakespeare." That the heavens themselves, the planets and the spheres observe proportion, ratio and Order"

The Music of the Spheres is a philosophic concept, that regards the proportions in the motion of the celestial bodies as Musica Divina or Divine Music The Music of the Nine Revolving Heavens, the Nava Grahas !. Though not literally audible, this Musica Divina is accessible to the divinely intoxicated mind, in a state of Cosmic Consciousness. It is harmonic, mathematical and Sacred Music !

The concept is Pythagorean. Pythagorus, the father of Astro Numerology, with his semi-mystical and semi-mathematical philosophy, declared that the Mystery of the Universe is discernible through Unio Mystica or Mystic Union. Mystic systems in the West like Gnostic Christianity and Free Masonry use this concept, as both these systems were influenced by Pythagorus.

Johannes Kepler, the great astronomer who gave the western world the Laws of Planetary motion, declared that Sacred Geometry, Cosmolgy, Astronomy, Astrology, Harmonics and Music stemmed from this Musica Universalis. Kepler elaborated this concept in his Harmonice Mundi , relating Astrology and Harmonics ! Kepler declared that

p1^2/p2^2 = a1^3/ a2^3

that is the ratio of the squares of the sidereal periods of planets is equal to the cube roots of their semi-major axes. ( The Third Law of Planetary Motion ).

Dante elaborated this concept in his formidable poem The Divina Commedia The spheres were believed to be related by whole number ratios of pure musical intervals, generating musical harmony.

In his book De Musica Beothius defined three types of Music

Musica Universalis or Musica Mundana ( Music of the Spheres )
Musica Humana ( the internal music of the human body )
Musica instrumentalis ( Instrumental music by instrumentalists )

This music can be heard in the Region of Concrete Thought, according to Max Heindel. This is a different state of Consciousness, different from the mundane. In Esoteric Christianity, this is called the second heaven.

Indian Philosophy gives great importance to Sacred Music. Most of the poems of the great poets have been musicalised. We find that great epic poems, like Geetha, like Devi Sooktham etc have been musicalised. Singers like Lataji, Anuradha, Chitra, Jesudas etc has sung the glory of these poems. Listening to these poems can make the Kundalini rise.

In 2006, Greg Fox divided the orbits of the planets in half again and again till they were literally audible. The result was Carmen of the Spheres.

Yogic schools like Nada. Laya and Shabda Yogas give importance to Sacred Music. The Shabda Yoga Gurus consider Pythagorus as a divine Guru, his name stemming from two Sanskrit words, Pitha ( father ) and Guru ( preceptor ). This Guru or gorus occurs in such names as Protagorus, Anaxagorus and Pythagorus !

Fortunatley I grew up in a tradition of Sacred Music. As a child, I used to get out of bed, hearing my mother sing Sankara and Jayadeva. I grew up listening to Sai bhajans, which can spiritualise any one.

In the Masonic Initiation, the Heirophant or the Guru tells the initiate " We have selected for you, selected by the Grand Organist, some selections from the Music of the Spheres ". He tells him " how all heavens and earths, the Grand Lodge below and the Grand Lodge above are all held together by that Music, though few on earth have the ears to hear it".

Genius hears the overtones, also the Music of the Spheres. Genius knows what it meant when Pythagorus said that Philosophy is the highest Music.

According to the Indian tradition, all Music is Samaveda . Musicology is the 17th science which constitute Indian philosophy ( ayurvedam dhanurvedam gandharvo veda eva cha ). Gandharva Veda is the eternal Music of Nature, the Universal Music, whose infinitesimal expression is all earthly music. What the Seers hear in higher or altered states of Consciousness is nothing but this Heavenly Music ( Ananta Vai Veda ).

Gandharva Music is the divine music in alliance with the Laws of Nature. If you make yourself still, you can hear this music in the rising of the sun and its setting. All you have to do is to prepare yourself spiritually and tune in and you can hear this wonderful music. This celestial music has psychotherapeutic properties.

The healing properties of Gandharva Music has been lost to the West and now many of India's professional musicians are touring the world, performing ancient melodies and demonstrating its psychotherapeutic properties to people from all civilizations.

You can hear some sample of Gandharva Music here
http://www.maharishi.co.uk/gv/MaharishiGandharvaVedaListenToSamples.htm


You can listen to these music videos and make your Kundalini rise !