Who is described as the mother of all and showering blessings?

The verse describes a goddess (Devi), the mother of all, whose words bring light to the world, and whose glance is filled with grace.

Who are the relatives of Godadevi according to the verse?

According to the verse, Tulasi is her mother, Srivishnuchitta is her father, Yatishekhara is her brother, and Srirangadhama is her beloved.

What actions did Hari (Vishnu) ordain for the benefit of all?

Hari ordained the singing of his glories, surrender to him, and the offering of flowers, making these practices accessible to everyone.

What adorns the garland offered by Goda?

The garland offered by Goda is adorned with the fragrance of Kasturi (musk) from the remnants of her own adornments.

To whom is eternal auspiciousness (Nityamangalam) dedicated in the verses?

Eternal auspiciousness is dedicated to Goda, the daughter of Vishnuchitta, who is adorned with garlands she herself has worn.

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Devi Stotra

nityābhūṣā nigamaśirasāṁ nissamōttuṅgavārtā
kāntōyasyāḥ kacavilulitaiḥ kāmukō mālyaratnaiḥ |
sūktyā yasyāḥ śrutisubhagayā suprabhātā dharitrī
saiṣā dēvī sakalajananī siñcitānmāmapāṅgaiḥ || 1 ||

mātā cēttulasī pitā yadi tava śrīviṣṇucittō mahān
bhrātā cēdyatiśēkharaḥ priyatamaḥ śrīraṅgadhāmā yadi |
jñātārastanayāstvadukti sarasastanyēna saṁvardhitāḥ
gōdādēvi! kathaṁ tvamanya sulabhā sādhāraṇā śrīrasi || 2 ||

kalpadau hariṇā svayaṁ janahitaṁ dr̥ṣṭēna sarvātmanāṁ
prōktaṁ svasyaca kīrtanaṁ prapadanaṁ svasmai prasūnārpaṇam |
sarvēṣāṁ prakaṭaṁ vidhātumaniśaṁ śrīdhanvinavyē purē
jātāṁ vaidikaviṣṇucitta tanayāṁ gōdāmudārāṁ stumaḥ || 3 ||

ākūtasya pariṣkriyāmanupamāmāsēcanaṁ cakṣuṣōḥ
ānandasya paramparāmanuguṇāmārāmaśailēśituḥ |
taddōrmadhyakirīṭa kōṭighaṭitasvōcchiṣṭakastūrikā
mālyāmōdasamēdhitātma vibhavāṁ gōdā mudārāṁ stumaḥ || 4 ||

svōcchiṣṭamālikābandharajiṣṇavē |
viṣṇu citta tanūjāyai gōdāyai nityamaṅgalaṁ || 5 ||

mādr̥śākiñcanatrāṇabaddhakaṅkaṇapāṇayē |
viṣṇucitta tanūjāyai gōdāyai nityamaṅgalam || 6 ||

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