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Brahma Chalisa The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Brahma, the creator, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.

Shri Hanuman Chalisa Read the traditional Hindi verses of the Shri Hanuman Chalisa with a clear English meaning beneath each one. Spellings and readings can vary across traditions.

Pitar Chalisa The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring the Pitars (ancestors), with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. Ancestral remembrance is especially observed during Pitru Paksha; minor spelling differences occur across editions.

Shri Kubera Chalisa The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Kubera, keeper of wealth, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.

Gorakh Chalisa The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Guru Gorakhnath of the Nath tradition, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.

Krishna Chalisa The complete traditional text of another widely recited Chalisa honouring Krishna, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. This “Banke Bihari” text differs from the Shri Krishna Chalisa (“Bansi Shobhit”). Minor spelling differences occur across editions.

Shri Navagraha Chalisa The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring the nine grahas, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.

Shri Ganesh Chalisa The complete traditional text of the Chalisa honouring Ganesha, remover of obstacles, with an English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. It follows the widely printed reading; minor spelling differences occur across editions.

Rinaharta Shri Ganesh Stotram An introduction to the stotra honouring Ganesha as remover of debt. More than one debt-relief Ganesha hymn circulates; read in keeping with your tradition.

Sri Kanakadhara Stotram An introduction to the celebrated hymn to Lakshmi traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, linked with the legend of a shower of gold. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

Rinmochan Mangal Stotra An introduction to the stotra to Mangal (Mars) recited with the wish for freedom from debt, especially on Tuesdays. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

Ram Raksha Stotra An introduction to the celebrated protective hymn to Shri Ram, traditionally composed by Sage Budha Kaushika from a mantra received in a dream. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

Shri Hari Stotram An introduction to the stotra praising Shri Hari (Vishnu), of the tradition beginning “Jagajjalapalam”. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

Aditya Hridaya Stotra An introduction to the celebrated sun hymn taught by Sage Agastya to Shri Ram in the Yuddha Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana. Compare wording with a trusted edition.

Rinamukti Shri Ganesh Stotram An introduction to the stotra honouring Shri Ganesha, recited with the wish for freedom from debt. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

Dhanalakshmi Stotram An introduction to the stotra praising Dhanalakshmi, Lakshmi as giver of wealth and prosperity. Wordings vary across editions.

Aarti of Shri Ganpati Ji “Ganpati Ki Seva Mangal Mewa” — the widely sung aarti of Shri Ganpati, with its refrain repeated after every stanza. An English meaning and Hindi explanation follow each verse; wording and melody vary across regions and homes.

Hanuman Ji Ki Aarti “Aarti Keejai Hanuman Lala Ki” — the widely sung aarti of Hanuman, with a clear English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. Lyrics and melodies vary across regions and homes.

Aarti of Gajabadana Vinayaka “Aarti Gajabadana Vinayaka Ki” — the widely sung aarti of the elephant-faced Vinayaka, with the refrain “Sur-Muni-Pujit Ganayaki Ki” repeated after each stanza. An English meaning and Hindi explanation follow every verse; wording and melody vary across regions and homes.

Ganesh Ji Ki Aarti “Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva” — the most widely sung Hindi aarti of Ganesha, with a clear English meaning and Hindi explanation beneath each verse. Lyrics and melodies vary across regions and homes.

Satyanarayan Ashtakam Stotra An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Satyanarayan (Vishnu), linked with the Satyanarayan katha and vow tradition. Wordings vary.

Shivashtakam (Shiva Ashtakam) An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Shiva, of the tradition beginning “Prabhum prananatham vibhum vishwanatham”. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

Sri Shivarama Ashtaka Stotram An introduction to a stotram praising Shiva and Ram together, within the Hari-Hara devotional tradition; every verse ends with the refrain “Shiva hare vijayam kuru me varam”. Wordings vary across editions.

Ganesha Ashtakam An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Ganesha, remover of obstacles. More than one Ganesha ashtakam circulates; compare with a trusted edition.

Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak Eight verses remembering Hanuman as remover of distress, each ending with the refrain “Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro”. Minor spelling differences occur across traditions.

Achyutashtakam An introduction to the celebrated Vishnu hymn beginning “Achyutam Keshavam Ramanarayanam”, traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. Minor spelling differences occur across traditions.

Shri Saraswati Ashtakam An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Goddess Saraswati, recited by seekers of learning and the arts. Wordings vary.

Shankaracharya-krit Shivashtakam An introduction to a Shivashtakam attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. More than one Shivashtakam circulates; read in keeping with your tradition.