I have made some more corrections based on the text I have in a book I mentioned above.
I have added the first line Teekshnadanshtreti praadhanam bhairavosya devata.
Please check up for further updates as there may be some more corrections.
Request to all my readers:
I have been receiving many emails for this ashtakam in Telugu and Devanagari scripts. I am trying to type this in those scripts. But it takes lot of time for typing, comparing with the texts I have in old books and making corrections. Please bear with me. As soon as I complete, I will post them here.
In my previous post I have posted on Kaala Bhairavaashtakam. Now I am posting Teekshana Danshtra Kaala BhairavaAstakam. This is even more powerful. Reciting or hearing to this ashtakam will help in time management, reduce the ill affects of Kali and also protect us from evil or negative forces. I like the rhythmic and powerful way the words have been used in this ashtakam to praise Lord Bhairava:
I have tried my best to give the Ashtakam as correct as possible. But I need to refer to the Sanskrit text and make corrections if any. I had a copy but I have misplaced it. I am searching for it. I appeal to the readers, if they have Telugu or Devanagari version of this Ashtakam can they scan it and mail it. I am not able to get a copy of this Ashtakam any where else. I would be really grateful to them. UPDATE 5-3-2013
I have corrected some mistakes and added the Phala Shruti. But I appeal if some one can send me the scanned text in Sanskrit. I am not able to get a copy of the same anywhere. Please listen to the recital carefully and pronounce accordingly. Update 6-3-2013 I have received one mail from one of the visitors, who has sent me the Sanskrit Text. Luckily, today, while sorting my old books and papers, I got hold of one of the books (old one used by my late father). It has been damaged in the corners (by termites I think) so one or two words are missing. The text in this book and in the one sent to me differs in some places. I will have to go through these differences and then I will again post if there are any corrections. Update 19-6-2014 I have made some more corrections based on the text I have in a book I mentioned above. I have added the first line Teekshnadanshtreti praadhanam bhairavosya devata. Please check up for further updates as there may be some more corrections.
India is the Land of Vedas and Vedic literature and culture and the land where Hinduism is practised. Hinduism is not a religion. It is a way of life where people are free to follow any of the numerous path, practise or philosophy to reach God.
Following Vedic Rituals, Prayers, chanting of Mantras, reciting Slokas and Stotras, observing fast or performing Yagyas-there are many methods of worshipping the God. Out of all these for Kaliyuga the most beneficial method that was advised by our Rishis or Munis or Gurus was chanting of the name of God known as Nama Japa. When this chanting is musically done then it becomes more interesting and attractive.
Music as it is spellbinding. A Sanskrit Sloka says:
Sisur vethi, Pasur vethi
Vethi gana rasam Phanihi
Meaning; children, animals and even a serpent is spell bound by music. And when the music is used for singing the praise of Lord/God then it is more divine.
The science and art of Music in India originated with the sound OM. Sama Veda one of the four Vedas deals with the subject of music. The hymns of this Veda are sung rather than chanted or recited. Bhajans are a part of our Indian Music system or tradition.
Bhajans are a form of devotional songs sung in the praise of God. They can be classical, semi classical, traditional and even folk in origin. There are many traditions or schools of singing bhajans-Nirguni, Gorakhanathi, Vallabhapanthi, Ashtachhap, Madhura-bhakti or the traditional Sampradya Keertans from South India.
Similarly different styles of singing like keertans, dhrupad, haridasa, sufi etc are most popular.
Some of the most popular authors since anceint times are, Kabir, Tulasidas, surdas, Meera, Namdev, Thyagaraja.
Bhajans can be singing out various names of the God/Goddess or singing in praise, singing about the great virtues, or from Ramayana or Bhagawata.
Bhajans are the most popular form of devotional singing whether by class or by mass and till today being much in Vogue. They not only help us in expressing our devotion, but help us in concentrating our thoughts on God and are also great stress busters. Though Bhajans are sung at home daily or for special occasions, people form Bhajan Mandals or groups and sing together as this form of group singing is supposed to be more powerful.
I will be posting the lyrics as well as bhajans of various saints and poets from time to time.
Lord Ayyappa is one of the most popular deities in South India. His temple is situated at Sabarimala in Kerala.The songs sung in his praise are generally very fast paced. But here is one which I love the most. This is a lullaby sung to the Lord before putting him to sleep in Sabarimala or other Ayyappa temples. This is very soft and slow paced.
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