Brahaspathi stotram

(From Manthra Maharnava)

Translated by

P.R.Ramachander

1.Peethambara , peethavapu , kiritee ,

Chathurbujo, Deva Guru, Prasantha,

Dadhadhi dandam cha kamandalam cha,

THadha aksha suthram varadoshtu mahyam

1.Let me be blessed by Lord Guru,

Who wears yello, who is of yellow colour ,

Who wears a crown , has four hands, Is Guru of devas,

Who is very peaceful, who carries a staff , water pot and rosary.

2.Nama Surendra vandhyaya, devacharyaya they nama,

Namasthvanantha samarthya, Deva sidhantha paraga

2. Salutations to him saluted by devas, salutations to the Guru of devas,

Salutations to him who has minitless ability and expert in the principles of devas.

3.Sadananda namosthesthu , nama peeda haraya cha,

Namo vachaspathe, thubhyam namasthe peetha vasase

3.Salutations to the ever happy one , salutations to one removing sufferings,

Salutations to the lord of words, I salute you who wears yellow dress

4.Namo Advitheeya roopaya , lambakarchaya they nama,

Nama prahrushta nethraya , Vipraanaam preethaye nama ,

4.Salutations to one with matchless form , Salutations to you who shines in thought,

Salutations to one with happy eyes, salutations to one who likes Brahmins,.

5.Nama Bhargava sishyaya vipanna hitha karaka,

Namasthe sura sainyayavipanna thrana hethave

5.Salutations to the Disciple of Brugu who gives comfort to the suffering,

Salutations to him who saved the army of the distressed devas.

6.VishamaSthastha nrunaam sarva kashta pranasanam ,

Prathyaham thu patedhyom vai thasya kama phala pradham

6.To those who are undergoing sufferings this destroys all their problems,

For by daily reading it his desires would be fulfilled.