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Thursday 19 March 2015

Devi Apraadh Shama Stotra

Devi Apraadh Shama Stotra

SEEKING MERCY FROM GODDESS

Oh! I don't know the Mantra, the Yantra, or the Eulogies. I don't even know how to invoke You, how to meditate on You, and even the speech behind Your eulogies. I don't know the postures [in which to say eulogies], and I don't know how to wail. [But] O Mother! I know that following You absolves the biggest distresses. 1 The offerings - which were due to the lack of knowledge of methodology, by the lack of resources, by indolence, or due to the lack of strength for submission - fallen [by me] on Your dual-feet, forgive all those mistakes, O Mother! O Shiva, Who absolves everyone! Because a son can become bad or ignorant about his duties as an offspring, but the Mother always remains a Mother. 2 O Mother! There are many sons of Yours on this earth and they are gentle. Amidst them, I am Your son, who is extremely libidinous. I have the feelings of possession, and I have no compassion within me. But I am Yours, O Shiva! A son can become bad or ignorant about his duties as an offspring, but the Mother always remains a Mother. 3 O Mother! O Mother of the world! Your feet has not been engaged upon [by me] and, even more so, Your feet has not been submitted with offerings by me. Even then, You shower immaculate benevolence on me. Because a son can become bad or ignorant about his duties as an offspring, but the Mother always remains a Mother. 4 At an age of more than eighty-five years^1, by me, who lacks the prowess to perform various rituals, the Devas have been left along. O Mother of Lambodar (Parvati)! Now, in this situation, if Your benevolence does not happens on me, then, I, the unsupported one, will take whose refuge? 5 O Aparna! A dog-eater (Chandala) becomes a talkative person with honey-like sweet words coming out from the tongue; and a poor man roams fearlessly for long time in golden riches, when the chants of Your name fall [seat] inside the ear of anyone. O Mother! Then, in that case, who can know the achievements due to continuous chants of Your name based on the appropriate rules? 6 Kapali, Who has ashes from the burnt corpses on body, Who has the directions as clothes (cloth-less), Who has thick tress-locks, Who has a garland of king of snake in neck, Who is known as Pashupati, and Who is the ruler of ghosts, attains the position of poison-destroyer and Lord of the world. O Bhavani! This is just a result of addition of You as His consort. 7 I don't have the desire to attain Moksha, neither I have the desire to attain luxuries and resplendence in the world. I don't have expectations of sciences, and O the Moon-faced Goddess! I don't even desire for luxuries and comfort. O Mother! Thus, I beg You, that whenever I am born, give me the chanting of these names to me - Mridani, Rudrani, Shiv, Bhavani. 8 O Shyama! You are not revered by me, using methods or various prescriptions. I didn't do anything beyond the rough-thinking and speech. But even then, if You keep me, the destitute and orphan, in benevolence, then it suits You; since You indeed are beyond everything, O Mother!. 9 O Durga, Who is the abode of ocean of mercy! When I remember You in troublesome situations, don't think it is stupidity. It is because when a child is hungry, the child only remembers the Mother. 10 O Mother of the world! You are full of benevolence for me; [but] what is the surprise in this? [Because] Even when a son is full of faults, the Mother does not ignores or disowns the child. 11 O Mahadevi! There is no fallen one like me, and there is indeed no absolver of sins like You. Knowing this, You do what You think as appropriate. 12 NOTES:

^1 Because of the age of the poet, we believe that this poem is not by ADI Shankaracharya.

POET: Shankaracharya

SOURCE: Stotra Ratnavali - Gitapress


Friday 6 March 2015

Best Psychics 3 Points To Keep In Mind When Searching For The Best Psychics

Best Psychics 3 Points To Keep In Mind When Searching For The Best Psychics

By Tana Hoy

People seek the best psychics for a variety of reasons.Practically every individual in the world has his or her share of problems to deal with on a daily basis, and sometimes these problems cause a lot of confusion in our lives. Because of this confusion, we often seek alternative forms of enlightenment, such as hiring the services of what our peers may consider to be the best psychics. Of course, when you're out to get a psychic reading, it's only sensible that you want the best psychics to give you enlightenment on your specific concerns.

But, be aware of the truth that there are a number of individuals out there who claim to be valid and genuine masters of divination, only to end up being con men who wish for nothing but to make a profit from your gullibility. In such a case, you should always see to it to look for the best psychics. How? Here are two things you have to keep in mind in your quest for spiritual, emotional and mental counsel:

THE BEST PSYCHICS CAN GIVE READINGS IN SPITE OF THEIR GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION. One valid example of this point is web-based or phone psychic readings. There are several legitimate psychics who offer readings to their clients through the World-Wide-Web or by phone and can truly back up their claim of being reliable sources of guidance. They make use of psychic energy connections which allow them to delve into your present situation and give you interpretations which can truly help you out in your problems. Only a gifted psychic has this gift, though.

THE BEST PSYCHICS ON EARTH ALWAYS SEE TO IT THAT YOU CAN GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM AS CONVENIENTLY AS POSSIBLE. You can look for them listed in various directories, and may possibly also have official sites which contain a number of information about their competencies and methods. Seeing exemplary feedback from valued clientele would also allow you to determine whether they truly are the best psychics in their field of expertise.

IT IS VERY EASY TO FIND THE BEST PSYCHICS. When a psychic is well-known to be very good in his or her craft, almost everyone will know that psychic. Therefore, it won't be a challenge to find the best psychics are they are very popular.

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You can really benefit from the advice given by the best psychics. However, take note that the guidance from the best psychics won't assure that you will be generally be better off in life. Thing is, a psychic can just go as far as giving you advice and guidance. From there, it's up for you to make it all happen.