Vividha Puja Stotram (Hymn of Diverse Worship)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 5 sections
Types Pujas their Purposes Multiple deities pooja
Invocation (Mangalacharan)
Original
नमो देवों समूहाय, विविध पूजा विधानाय। विविध रूपों में विराजित, सकल जगत के कल्याणाय॥
Transliteration
Namo devon samuhaaya, vividh pooja vidhaanaaya. Vividh roopon mein viraajita, sakal jagat ke kalyaanaaya.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the assembly of deities and to the various methods of worship. Residing in diverse forms, they exist for the welfare of the entire universe.
Ganesha and Shiva (Purification & Obstacle Removal)
Original
प्रथम गणेश वंदना, मंत्र शक्ति का संचार। शिव अभिषेक से निर्मल, मिटे बाधाओं का भार॥
Transliteration
Pratham Ganesh vandanaa, mantra shakti ka sanchaar. Shiva abhishek se nirmal, mite baadhaon ka bhaar.
Meaning / Translation
First, the worship of Ganesha to invoke the power of sacred mantras. Through the Abhishek (ritual bathing) of Shiva, one becomes pure and the burden of obstacles is removed.
Devi Shakti (Protection & Energy)
Original
शक्ति स्वरूपा माँ दुर्गा, आरती और पुष्पमाल। भक्ति भाव से जो पुकारे, मिटे सकल संताप काल॥
Transliteration
Shakti swaroopa Maa Durga, aarti aur pushpamaal. Bhakti bhaav se jo pukaare, mite sakal santaap kaal.
Meaning / Translation
Mother Durga, the embodiment of power, through the rituals of Aarti and flower offerings. Whoever calls upon her with true devotion, all periods of suffering and distress are erased.
Vishnu and Krishna (Devotion & Bliss)
Original
नारायण की कीर्तन विधि, विष्णु भजन की मधुर तान। कृष्ण भक्ति में लीन होकर, पाए शांति और ज्ञान॥
Transliteration
Narayana ki kirtan vidhi, Vishnu bhajan ki madhur taan. Krishna bhakti mein leen hokar, paaye shaanti aur gyaan.
Meaning / Translation
The method of Kirtan for Narayana, and the sweet melodies of Vishnu's bhajans. By immersing oneself in the devotion of Krishna, one attains eternal peace and wisdom.
Conclusion (Phalashruti)
Original
विविध पूजा, विविध उद्देश्य, सकल देवों का मान। जो भी श्रद्धा से पूजे, पाए परम कल्याण॥
Transliteration
Vividh pooja, vividh uddeshya, sakal devon ka maan. Jo bhi shraddha se pooje, paaye param kalyaan.
Meaning / Translation
Diverse pujas, diverse purposes, all serving to honor the deities. Whoever performs these with faith, attains supreme spiritual welfare.