Chidambaram Arts

This section will feature some common slokas that may be used as the invocatory piece in a Bharathanatya Recital.

 According to Hindu tradition, it is beleived that  all activities should commence with a salutation to  Lord Ganesha or Vigneshwara ( the Remover of  all obstacles) . Here are some verses (Slokas) dedicated to Him.

Gajananam Boodhi Ganathi Seevitham. Kapitha Jambu Phalasara Bakshitham. Uma Sutham Sookha Vinasha Karanam. Namami Vigneshwara Pada Pankajam

Translation:

Gajananam = Face of an elephant.

Boodhi Ganathi = Demonly Creatures.

Seevitham = Pray to.

Kapitha = Kapitha Hastha.

Jambu = Jambu Fruit.

Palasara Bakshitham = He likes to eat.

Uma = Parvathi.

Sutham = Son.

Sookha = Misery (Sad).

Vinasha = to destroy.

Karanam = Reason for.

Namami = I bow to.

Vigneshwara = Ganesha.

Pada = Feet.

Pankajam = Lotus.

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mooshikavahana modhaka hastha chaamara karna vilambitha suthra vamana rupa maheshwara puthra vigna vinayaka padha namasthe

Meaning:

We prostrate at the feet of lord Vigneshwara, who rides on a mouse and who holds a sweet ball (modhaka) in his hand. His ears resemble a fan (chaamara) and he wears a long sacred thread. He is short and is the son of lord Maheshwara (Shiva).

Dyana moolam Guru Moorthi,   Pooja Moolam Gurur Padham   Mantra Moolam Gurur Vaakyam   Mooksha Moolam Gurur Kripa   Om Sri Guruvae Namaha

 

 

Translation:

 

Dyanam- meditation

Moolam: Source

Moorthi: Form

Pooja: Prayer

Mantra: Holy Chant

Vaakyam: Speech

Moksha: Salvation (Freedom from misery)

Kripa: Mercy/ Kindness

Guru: Teacher