Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Shakti Pooja Stuti
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Invocation (Dhyanam)
Original
जय चोट्टानिक्कारा भवानी, शक्ति स्वरूपा महामाया। दिव्य ज्योति से प्रकाशित, जग जननी सुखदायिनी॥
Transliteration
Jai Chottanikkara Bhavani, Shakti Swaroopa Mahamaya. Divya jyoti se prakashit, Jag Janani sukhdayini.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Chottanikkara Bhavani, the embodiment of power and the great divine illusion. Illuminated by divine light, the Mother of the universe who grants happiness.
The Three Forms (Tridevi Swaroopa)
Original
महाकाली रूप में संहारिणी, दुष्टों का नाश करने वाली। महालक्ष्मी रूप में धनदायिनी, वैभव और समृद्धि देने वाली। महासरस्वती रूप में ज्ञानदायिनी, बुद्धि और विवेक देने वाली॥
Transliteration
Mahakali roop mein sanharini, dushton ka naash karne wali. Mahalakshmi roop mein dhan-dayini, vaibhav aur samriddhi dene wali. Mahasaraswati roop mein gyan-dayini, buddhi aur vivek dene wali.
Meaning / Translation
In the form of Mahakali, the destroyer who eliminates evil. In the form of Mahalakshmi, the giver of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. In the form of Mahasaraswati, the giver of knowledge, intellect, and wisdom.
Shakti Pooja and Darshan
Original
चोट्टानिक्कारा के दिव्य आंगन में, शक्ति पूजा का पावन पर्व। दर्शन मात्र से मिटते कष्ट, मिटते मन के सब भव-पाप॥
Transliteration
Chottanikkara ke divya aangan mein, Shakti Pooja ka paavan parv. Darshan maatra se mitte kasht, mitte man ke sab bhava-paap.
Meaning / Translation
In the divine courtyard of Chottanikkara, the holy festival of Shakti Pooja is celebrated. Just by your darshan (divine vision), all sufferings are erased, and all worldly sins of the mind are destroyed.
Prayer for Protection (Raksha Stuti)
Original
हे माँ चोट्टानिक्कारा, अपनी कृपा दृष्टि बनाए रखना। अंधकार से निकालकर, हमें ज्योति की ओर ले जाना। शरण में आए भक्तों का, सदा तुम रक्षण करना॥
Transliteration
Hey Maa Chottanikkara, apni kripa drishti banaye rakhna. Andhkaar se nikaalkar, humein jyoti ki ore le jaana. Sharan mein aaye bhakto ka, sada tum rakshan karna.
Meaning / Translation
O Mother Chottanikkara, keep your merciful gaze upon us. Pull us out of darkness and lead us toward the divine light. Always protect the devotees who seek refuge in you.