What is the meaning of 'vinōdamōdamōditā dayōdayōjjvalāntarā' in the context of the hymn?

This line describes the divine mother Parvati as one who brings joy and enlightenment within, radiating compassion and dispelling darkness with her presence.

Who composed the 'Shri Parvati Panchakam'?

The 'Shri Parvati Panchakam' was composed by Shri Shankaracharya, a renowned Indian philosopher and theologian.

What is the significance of 'akhaṇḍagaṇḍadaṇḍamuṇḍamaṇḍalīvimaṇḍitā' in the hymn?

This phrase describes Parvati adorned with severed heads symbolizing her power to conquer ego and illusion, and her association with ultimate reality.

What does the line 'sasambhramaṁ bhramaṁ bhramaṁ bhramanti mūḍhamānavā' imply?

This line suggests that ignorant people wander aimlessly, caught in the cycle of delusion, missing out on the true source of joy and wisdom.

What is the essence of the prayer in the 'Shri Parvati Panchakam'?

The prayer seeks the blessings of Goddess Parvati for auspiciousness, protection, and fulfillment of desires, emphasizing her compassion and divine grace.

śrī pārvatī pañcakam – 2

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Devi Stotra

vinōdamōdamōditā dayōdayōjjvalāntarā
niśumbhaśumbhadambhadāraṇē sudāruṇā:’ruṇā |
akhaṇḍagaṇḍadaṇḍamuṇḍamaṇḍalīvimaṇḍitā
pracaṇḍacaṇḍaraśmiraśmirāśiśōbhitā śivā || 1 ||

amandanandinandinī dharādharēndranandinī
pratīrṇaśīrṇatāriṇī sadāryakāryakāriṇī |
tadandhakāntakāntakapriyēśakāntakāntakā
murārikāmacārikāmamāridhāriṇī śivā || 2 ||

aśēṣavēṣaśūnyadēśabhartr̥kēśaśōbhitā
gaṇēśadēvatēśaśēṣanirnimēṣavīkṣitā |
jitasvaśiñjitā:’likuñjapuñjamañjuguñjitā
samastamastakasthitā nirastakāmakastavā || 3 ||

sasambhramaṁ bhramaṁ bhramaṁ bhramanti mūḍhamānavā
mudā budhāḥ sudhāṁ vihāya dhāvamānamānasāḥ |
adhīnadīnahīnavārihīnamīnajīvanā
dadātu śampradā:’niśaṁ vaśaṁvadārthamāśiṣam || 4 ||

vilōlalōcanāñcitōcitaiścitā sadā guṇai-
-rapāsyadāsyamēvamāsyahāsyalāsyakāriṇī |
nirāśrayā:’:’śrayāśrayēśvarī sadā varīyasī
karōtu śaṁ śivā:’niśaṁ hi śaṅkarāṅkaśōbhinī || 5 ||

iti śrīmacchaṅkarācārya viracitaṁ śrī pārvatī pañcakam |

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