The Vishnu Sahasranamam is part of the renowned Hindu epic Mahabharata. Specifically, it is featured in the 149th chapter of the Anushasanika Parvam of Mahabharata. Sage Vedavyasa composed the Vishnu Sahasranamam Stotram in Anushtup meter (eight syllables per quarter), two quarters per line, and two lines for every stanza. The verses are divided into four sections. The first section, Poorva Bhaag, establishes the context for the Vishnu Sahasranamam. The Dhyan Shlokas in the second section glorify the Lord. The third section, Madhya Bhaag, comprises 108 Stotras that collectively list the 1000 Names of the Lord. Finally, the Uttara Bhaag highlights the advantages of chanting the Vishnu Sahasranamam.

Benefits :
1. It removes deep-rooted fears
2. Improves concentration and memory
3. It emphasizes values like compassion, truthfulness, and dedication, which are essential for spiritual progress and societal harmony.

Dakshinamurthy is often depicted as a tranquil and youthful persona seated in a meditative posture under a banyan tree, with his right foot resting on his left thigh (in the posture of a yogi). He is adorned with minimal ornaments, signifying simplicity and renunciation. In his four hands, he holds various symbolic objects: a small drum (damaru), representing creation; a flame of fire (agni), symbolizing destruction; a rosary (akshamala), representing the cycle of time and the continuous flow of knowledge; and a gesture known as chin mudra, symbolizing the supreme state of consciousness and imparting knowledge to his disciples through silence. The Dakshinamurthy Stotram, a hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya, pays homage to Dakshinamurthy as the supreme Guru and invokes his grace for spiritual illumination. Devotees chant this hymn with devotion to seek the Guru's blessings and guidance on their spiritual journey.

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Guru Ashtakam beautifully exemplifies the necessity of a Guru, beseeching the spiritual seeker to bow down to the Lotus Feet of the Guru. Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. GuruAshtakam is an octet in the praise of spiritual Guru, composed by Adi Sankaracharya. Originally, Adi Shankara has written this in praise of his Guru Govinda Pada. He emphasizes that without deep devotion to the spiritual teacher, all our attainments are meaningless. In Hinduism, a Guru is a spiritual teacher who imparts the higher knowledge of the Vedas and the way of achieving liberation (enlightenment). But mere study of books cannot make one a Guru. One who has studied the Vedas, and who has direct knowledge of Atman (soul) through self-realization can only be enrolled as a Guru. A Guru is knowledgeable, self-realized, liberated, chaste, virtuous, austere, truthful, detached, free from lust and delusion, and dedicated and devoted to God. A Guru is the knower of Brahman. A Guru is God in human form. The words of a Guru are like the words of God.

Shivaashtakam is one of the most powerful mantras written to sing the glory of Lord Shiva...its said that a devotee who sings it with full devotion after taking bath and wearing clean white clothes, goes to any Shiva Temple with some cow's milk, Bel leaves, Sandalwood, Flowers, Rice, Fruits etc...and most importantly, a pure heart, Shiva Shambho blesses him/her with immense strength and light to fight and get through all problems and obstacles that life offers. Shivaashtakam has 8 verses.

Lingashtakam

Ashtakam is a poetic composition in Sanskrit of eight stanzas or verses. They were one of the favorite poetic instruments of the rishis (sage) of the past. This is evident from the dozens of ashtakam found in the annals of the Indian culture. One such ashtakam that is beamed from temples across India is the Shiva Lingashtakam. A countless number of people wake up every day to the holy sounds of this composition set to a melodious tune that reflects the cultural ethos of that particular region. Penned by Adi Shankaracharya, himself considered to be an avatar of Lord Shiva, Shiva Lingashtakam is a prayer offered to Lord Shiva in the form of linga (meaning symbol in Sanskrit). The prayer is a declaration of faith, obedience, loyalty, and devotion towards Lord Shiva. Shivalinga is a symbolic representation of the creation of the Universe from the eternal play of Shiva and Shakti. Shiva Lingashtakam lists Lord Shiva’s glories and the benefits of worshipping the Shivalinga.
 

Soundarya means beauty and Lahiri means waves. It’s the “Waves of bliss Divine” This bestows the wisdom of Mother Lalita Tripurasundari . It is of divine splendor and intense devotion. It is one of the great literary compositions by Adi Shankaracharya.

It means waves of beauty. First 41 verses are outlined as Anand Lahari, meaning waves of happiness and the rest is about the glory of mother Shakti. Though Tantric concepts of Devi workship are contained in this, the main philosophy is of Advaita Vedanta.