Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.

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SLOKA NO.51:"Shivey Shrungaaraardhraa Thaditharajaney Kuthsanaparaa Saroshaa Gangaayaam Girishacharithey Vismayavathi! Haraahibhyo Bheethaa Sarasiruhasowbhaagyajananee Sakheeshusmeraa They Mayi Jananee Drushtihi Sakarunaa!" Literal Meaning: "O Mother!The expression of Thy look at Shiva is characterised by the sentiment of love; at others with that of dislike, at the co-wife Ganga with that of anger; at the hearing of heroic exploits of Shiva, with that of wonder; at the great serpents forming the ornament of Shiva, with that of dread; at the sight of Thy comrades, with that of light-hearted sympathy characterised by a patronising smile; and at me, a devotee, with that of a compassionate expression. And, besides Thy look that has the red-tinged loveliness of a lotus flower, indicating heroism." Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on thick sandal paste kept in silver plate or on gold sheet. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times daily for 32 (45) days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Thrishathi offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice, black-gram cakes, boiled milk and honey. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Enticing people, obtaining Devi's grace and achieving high influence. Literal Results: The rasas involved in this sloka (fear, disgust, dislike, anger, love, heroism, compassion and wonder) are one less than the navarasas; full of potency to rejuvenate the life of the devotee. A dull, listless life is changed by remarkably eventful life style and high energy levels. Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.52

SLOKA NO.52:"Gathey Karnaabhyarnam Garutha Iva Pakshmaani Dadhathi Puraam Bhethushchitthaprashamarasavidraavanaphaley! Imey Nethrey Gothraadharapathikulotthamsakalikey Thavaakarnaakrushtasmarasharavilaasam Kalayathaha!' Literal Meaning: "O Mother! Thou art the bud placed on the Mountain King's dynasty!These long eyes of Thine, which extend upto the ears, with eye lashes resembling the feathery wings attached to the arrows and which are engaged in disturbing the tranquility of the mind of Shiva, looks like the arrows of Kama-Deva aimed and drawn upto the ear."

Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or holy ashes. Sit facing North-East. Chant this sloka 1001 (1000) times daily for 45 days. Archana: Chant Rudra Thrishathi offering bilva leaves on right side of Yantra and Lalitha thrishathi offering red flower on left side. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with sesame powder, milk-gruel, coconut and plantains. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: All eye and ear diseases are cured. Literal Results: Strengthens eye-sight and hearing. Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.53

SLOKA NO. 53:"Vibhakthathraivarnyam Vyathikarithaleelaanjanathayaa Bibhaathi Thvannethrathrithayamidameeshaanadayithey! Punaha Srashtum Devaan Druhinaharirudraanuparathaan Rajaha Sathvam Vibhratthama Ithi Gunaan Thrayamiva!" Literal Meaning: "O Consort of Ishvaraa! Thy three eyes look tri-coloured when the black of the beauty-collyrium shines by the side of their natural white and reddish tinges, each keeping its distinctiveness. It looks as if these three colours represent the three gunaas of Rajasa, Sattva and Thamasa, which Thy assumest with a view to revive Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra after their dissolution in the pralayaa and start them once again on the creative activity." Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or rice flour spread on a plantain leaf. Chant this sloka 1000 times daily for 45 days. Sit facing East, seated near a ghee-lit lamp, placed to right of Yantra. Archana: Chant Lalitha Sahasranamam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice, sweet-cakes, milk-gruel. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Vision of Devi and power to foresee future (lamp burning bright is considered as good omen). Literal Results: Very good for renewing or restarting career ventures/personal relationships. Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.54

SLOKA NO.54:"Pavithreekarthum Naha Pashupathiparaadheenahrudaye Dayaamithrairnethairarunadhavalashyaamaruchibhihi! Nadaha Shono Gangaa Thapanathanayethi Dhruvamamum Thrayaanaaam Theerthaanaamupanayasi Sambhedamanagham!"

Literal Meaning: "O Goddess who has surrendered Her heart to the Lord of creatures (Shiva)! It seems certain that with Thy compassionate eyes having the three colours of red, white and black. Thou presentest to us the confluence of the holy rivers of Sona, Ganga and Yamuna to sanctify ourselves by getting immersed in them." Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or pure water mixed with musk, and saffron, placed in a silver dish. Sit facing North. Chant this sloka 1000 times daily for 45 days. With any liquid, Yantra can be made by squeezing the same from a cloth soaked with that liquid. Archana: Chant Durga Ashtotharam offering red flowers at the opening of the outer ring of the Yantra, and Lalitha Ashtotharam offering vermillion at the centre of the Yantra. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with curd, jaggery gruel. BENEFICIAL RESULTS :Cures venereal and kidney diseases, gives scientific knowledge. Literal results: Relieves people of guilt, cleanses and rids of worst sins, elevation and purification. Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.55

SLOKA NO.55:"Nimeshonmeshaabhyaam PralayamudayamYaathiJagathee Thavethyaahuhu Santho Dharanidhararaajanyathanaye! Thvadunmeshaajjaatham Jagadidamasesham Pralayathaha Parithraathum Shankhey Parihruthanimeshaasthava Drushaha!" Literal Meaning: "O daughter of the king of mountains! The sages have said that the world gets dissolved and created with the closing and opening of Thy eyes. Therefore it must be to prevent this Universe that has sprung at the opening of Thy eyes, from going into dissolution that Thou dost not wink but keepest Thy eyes always open." Mode of worship:Yantra to be made on gold plate. Sit facing South-East. Chant this sloka 2500 (1000) times daily for 45 days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Sahasranamam offering sesame and rice grains mixed with vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with boiled milk, milk-gruel, raw sugar, coconuts and betels with areca nut slices. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Cures hydrocele and elephantiasis; causes subduing or death of enemies. Literal Results: Clear vision, unravelling secrets and discovering hidden treasures and secrets Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.56

SLOKA NO.56:"Thavaaparney Karneyjapanayanapaishunyachakithaa Nileeyanthey Thoye Niyathamanimeshaaha Shapharikaaha! Iyam Cha Shreerbaddhachchadaputakavaatam Kuvalayam Jahathi Prathyooshey Nishi Cha Vighatayya Pravishathi!" Literal Meaning: "O Eternal One!The female fish without a blink, hide themselves in water, being afraid of the tell-tale activities of Thy eyes against them-their rivals; and Sri, the Goddess of beauty abandons the closed petals of blue lily during the day (in order to reside in Thy lotus-like eyes) and returns again at night to the blooming blue lily." Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or ivory piece (bone of big fish). Sit facing North-East. Chant this sloka 2000 times daily for 48 (45) days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Thrishathi offering red flowers. Offerings: Cooked rice, honey and fruits. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Freedom from imprisonment; cures physical or mental problems and provides relief from effects of evil eyes. Causes rain. Literal results: Victory over inimical people, controlling secret activities. Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.57

SLOKA NO.57:"Drishaa Dhraagheeyasyaa Daradalithaneelothpalaruchaa Daveeyaamsam Deenam Snapaya Krupayaa Maamapi Shivey! Aneynaayam Dhanyo Bhavathi Na Cha They Haaniriyathaa Vaney Vaa Harmye Vaa Samakaranipaatho Himakaraha!" Literal Meaning: "O Auspicious One! Grace my miserable self too, inspite of my being far removed from Thee, with the far reaching and compassionate look of Thy eyes, beautiful like the slightly blooming blue water-lily. By this, my humble self shall feel blessed, while to Thee it involves no loss. The rays of the moon do fall alike on a palace and on the wilderness." Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate. Sit facing East. Chant this verse 1000 times daily for 45 days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Thrishathi offering red flowers at upper centre of Yantra and Lakshmi Ashtotharam offering red lotus petals at bottom centre of Yantra. Offerings: Milk-gruel, honey, cooked rice mixed with curd and betel with areca nut slices. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Wealth, fame, progeny and prosperity. Literal Results: All round success and general prosperity and well-being.

Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.58

SLOKA NO.58:"Araalam They Paaleeyugalamagaraajanyathanaye Na Keshaamaadhatthey Kusumasharakodhandakuthukam! Thiraascheeno Yathra Shravanapathamullanghya Vilasan Apaangavyaasango Dishathi Sharasandhaanadhishanam!" Literal Meaning: "O Daughter of the Mountain King! To whom will not Thy 'Paalis'(curved into space between the eyes and the ears) create the curiosity of (whether it is not) the bow of Kaamaa, the flower-arrowed God of love? For the long side-glances cast across through them, reaching and shining in the region of the ears, create the impression of an arrow mounted on a bow-string." Mode of Worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or vermillion. Chant this sloka 1000 times daily for 45 days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Sahasranamam offering vermillion. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with lemon juice, honey placed in gold or silver vessel and fruits. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Command over others, cure of diseases. Literal results: Dominance and vast influence in society. Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.59

SLOKA NO.59:"Sphurathgandaabhoga Prathiphalithathaatankayugalam Chathushchakram Manye Thava Mukhamidam Manmatharatham! Yamaaruhya Druhyathyavanirathamarkenducharanam Mahaaveero Maaraha Pramathapathaye Sajjithavathey!" Literal Meaning: "I fancy that Thy face, having two ear-ornaments and their reflection in Thy glistening cheeks, is verily the four-wheeled chariot of manmathaa, the God of love who can stir the mind of people to its depth. It is seated in this chariot of Thy face that he became valorous enough to inflict pangs on the Lord of Pramathaa's(Shiva's) poised for fight against the Thripuraas mounting the earth-chariot having the sun and the moon for its two wheels." Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate or fine turmeric powder. Sit facing East. Chant this sloka 1000 times for 45 days.

Archana: Chant Lalitha Thrishathi offering red flowers where the letter 'aim' is written and Durga Ashtotharam offering white flowers where the letter 'sau' is written on the Yantra. Offerings: Rice cooked with green-gram pulse and jaggery; honey and milk. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Gaining mastery over all and fascination of women. Literal results: Extremely magnetic to the opposite sex. Soundarya Lahari Slokas/Yantras No.60

SLOKA NO.60:"Saraswathyaaha Sooktheermruthalaharee Kaushalahareehi Pibanthyaaha Sharvaani Shravanachulukaabhyaamaviralam! Chamathkaarashlaaghaachalithasirasaha Kundalagano Jhanathkaaraisthaaraihi Prathivachanamaachashta Iva They!" Literal Meaning: "O Consort of Shiva! Saraswathi, the Goddess of Learning, imbibing continuously through the cup of Her ears Thy sweet speech that humbles the sweetness of the nectar (the immortal drink) replies congratulating Thee, as it were, by the loud clang of Her ear-ornaments, as She shakes Her head in appreciation of Thy delightful speech." Mode of worship: Yantra to be made on gold plate. Chant this sloka 1008 (1000) times daily for 48 (45) days. Archana: Chant Lalitha Sahasranamam offering white flowers. Offerings: Cooked rice mixed with milk, sweet-gruel, coconuts and honey. BENEFICIAL RESULTS: Great knowledge, skill in fine arts, eloquence, removes dumbness, provides power of foretelling future events. Literal Results: Magnetic speech.Great intellect, useful for debates, lawyers, politicians and orators.