18 January 2010

Bhaktamar Stotra by Acarya Manatunga # 42

Stotra
valgatturangagajagarjitabhiimanaada-
maajau balam balavataamapi bhuupatiinaam
udyaddivaakaramayuukhashikhaapaviddham
tvatkiirttanaattam ivaashu bhidaamupaiti [42]

Pronounciation
valgatturaMgagajagarjitabhImanAda-
mAjau balaM balavatAmapi bhUpatInAM
udyaddivAkaramayUkhazikhApaviddhaM
tvatkIrttanAttam ivAzu bhidAmupaiti [42]

Meaning
Even in the fierce heat of battle between mighty kings,
Amidst the deafening clamour of neighing horses and trumpeting elephants,
Chanting your name has such power
That even such an army may instantly disappear,
Like darkness in front of the sun.


English translation by Manish Modi

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