Mantras

Sri Bala Gayatri Mantra

ॐ बालरूपाय विद्महे
सदा नववर्षाय धीमहि
तन्नो बाला प्रचोदयात् ॥

oṃ bālarūpāya vidmahe
sadā navavarṣāya dhīmahi
tanno bālā pracodayāt ॥

ஓம் பாலரூபாய வித்மஹே
ஸதா நவவர்ஷாய தீமஹி
தன்னோ பாலா ப்ரசோதயாத் ॥

Meaning:
“Om. We realize the One in the form of Bala (the Divine Child). We meditate upon the eternally youthful Goddess. May Bala Devi illumine and inspire our intellect.”

Sri Balambika Moola Mantra

Om Aim Kleem Sauh/Sow

ॐ ऐं क्लीं सौः

ஓம் ஐம் க்லீம் சௌ:

Sri Balambika Strotram (Ashtakam)

Stanza 1

वेलातिलङ्घ्य करुणे विबुधेन्द्र वन्द्ये
लीलाविनिर्मित चराचरहन्निवासे ।
माला किरीट मणिकुण्डल मण्डिताङ्गे
बाळाम्बिके मयि निधेहि कृपाकटाक्षम् ॥ १ ॥

Velātilaṅghya karuṇe vibudhendra vandye
Līlāvinirmita carācarahannivāse |
Mālā kirīṭa maṇikuṇḍala maṇḍitāṅge
Bālāmbike mayi nidhehi kr̥pākaṭākṣam || 1 ||

O Mother Balambika, whose ocean of compassion overflows all boundaries, and who is worshipped by Indra, the king of gods. You effortlessly created this entire universe of living and non-living beings as a playful sport and reside within it. Your divine form is beautifully adorned with sacred garlands, a magnificent crown, and shining gem-studded earrings. Please cast Your merciful and compassionate glance upon me.
Stanza 2

कञ्जासनादि मणिमञ्जुकिरीटकोटि
प्रत्युप्तरत्नरुचि रञ्जित पादपद्मे ।
मञ्जीर मञ्जुल विनिर्जित हंसनादे
बाळाम्बिके मयि निधेहि कृपाकटाक्षम् ॥ २ ॥

Kañjāsanādi maṇimañjukirīṭakoṭi
Pratyupratnaruci rañjita pādapadme |
Mañjīra mañjula vinirjita haṁsanāde
Bālāmbike mayi nidhehi kr̥pākaṭākṣam || 2 ||

O Mother Balambika, your divine lotus feet are illuminated by the brilliant, colorful reflections of the jewels from the crowns of Lord Brahma and other deities as they bow down to you in deep devotion. The sweet, musical tinkling sound of your anklets is so beautiful that it surpasses the natural melody of swans. Please cast Your merciful and compassionate glance upon me.
Stanza 3

प्रालेयभानु कलिका कलितातिरम्ये
पादाग्रजावलि विनिर्जित मौक्तिकाभे ।
प्राणेश्वरि प्रथमलोकपते प्रजानां
बाळाम्बिके मयि निधेहि कृपाकटाक्षम् ॥ ३ ॥

Prāleyabhānu kalikā kalitātiramye
Pādāgrajāvaleḥ vinirjita mauktikābhe |
Prāṇeśvari prathamalokapate prajānāṁ
Bālāmbike mayi nidhehi kr̥pākaṭākṣam || 3 ||

O Mother Balambika, your extraordinary beauty is soft and refreshing like the cooling rays of the autumn moon. The radiant row of your toenails shines so brightly that it completely outshines the luster of the finest pearls. You are the supreme queen and life-force of the primordial Lord, who is the protector of all created beings. Please cast Your merciful and compassionate glance upon me.
Stanza 4

जङ्घादिभिर्विजित चित्तज तूणिभागे
रम्भादि मार्दव करीन्द्र करोरुयुग्मे ।
शम्पाशताधिक समुज्ज्वल चेललीले
बाळाम्बिके मयि निधेहि कृपाकटाक्षम् ॥ ४ ॥

Jaṅghādibhirvijita cittaja tūṇibhāge
Rambhādi mārdava karīndra karoruyugme |
Śampāśata-adhika samujjvala celalīle
Bālāmbike mayi nidhehi kr̥pākaṭākṣam || 4 ||

O Mother Balambika, the perfect tapering shape of your lower legs eclipses the beauty of the quiver of Kama, the god of love. Your graceful thighs possess a delicate softness that excels both the stem of the banana tree and the smooth trunk of a royal elephant. Your dynamic, vibrant garments flash with a brilliance that surpasses a hundred lightning bolts. Please cast Your merciful and compassionate glance upon me.
Stanza 5

माणिक्यमौक्तिक विनिर्मित मेखलाढ्ये
माया विलग्न विलसन्मणिपट्टबन्धे ।
लोलम्बराजि विलसन्नवरोमजाले
बाळाम्बिके मयि निधेहि कृपाकटाक्षम् ॥ ५ ॥

Māṇikyamauktika vinirmita mekhalāḍhye
Māyā vilagna vilasannamaṇipaṭṭabandhe |
Lolambarāji vilasannavaromajāle
Bālāmbike mayi nidhehi kr̥pākaṭākṣam || 5 ||

O Mother Balambika, your slender waist is adorned with a magnificent waistband heavily inlaid with precious rubies and shimmering pearls. Your waist, which represents the mystery of cosmic illusion (Maya), is bound elegantly by a glowing, jewel-encrusted band. The fine, delicate line of hair on your abdomen shines beautifully like a neat row of hovering honeybees. Please cast Your merciful and compassionate glance upon me.
Stanza 6

न्यग्रोधपल्लव तलोदर निम्ननाभे
निर्धूतहार विलसत्कुच चक्रवाके ।
निष्कादि मञ्जुमणिभूषण भूषिताङ्गे
बाळाम्बिके मयि निधेहि कृपाकटाक्षम् ॥ ६ ॥

Nyagrodhapallava talodara nimnanābhe
Nirdhūtahāra vilasatkuća cakravāke |
Niṣkādi mañjumaṇibhūṣaṇa bhūṣitāṅge
Bālāmbike mayi nidhehi kr̥pākaṭākṣam || 6 ||

O Mother Balambika, your beautiful, flat abdomen and deep navel resemble the gentle, elegant depression of a tender banyan leaf. Your chest is adorned with moving pearl necklaces that enhance your radiant form, which is traditionally compared to the beauty of cakravaka birds. Your entire body is beautifully embellished with gold coin ornaments (nishka) and attractive gems. Please cast Your merciful and compassionate glance upon me.
Stanza 7

कन्दर्प चाप मदभङ्ग कृतातिरम्ये
भ्रूवल्लरी विविध चेष्टित रम्यमाने ।
कन्दर्पसोदर समाकृति फालदेशे
बाळाम्बिके मयि निधेहि कृपाकटाक्षम् ॥ ७ ॥

Kandarpa cāpa madabhaṅga kr̥tātiramye
Bhrūvallarī vividha ceṣṭita ramyamāne |
Kandarpasodara samākr̥ti phāladeśe
Bālāmbike mayi nidhehi kr̥pākaṭākṣam || 7 ||

O Mother Balambika, your beautifully arched, exquisite eyebrows completely shatter the pride of Kama’s sugarcane bow with their superior grace. Your charming facial expressions are brought to life by the subtle, playful movements of your vine-like eyebrows. Your forehead possesses a perfect crescent shape, resembling the beauty of the half-moon. Please cast Your merciful and compassionate glance upon me.
Stanza 8

मुक्तावली विलसदूर्मित कम्बुकण्ठे
मन्दस्मितानन विनिर्मित चन्द्रबिम्बे ।
भक्तेष्टदान निरतामृत पूर्णदृष्टे
बाळाम्बिके मयि निधेहि कृपाकटाक्षम् ॥ ८ ॥

Muktāvalī vilasadūrmita kambukaṇṭhe
Mandasmitānana vinirmita candrabimbe |
Bhaktāṣṭadāna niratām r̥ta pūrṇadr̥ṣṭe
Bālāmbike mayi nidhehi kr̥pākaṭākṣam || 8 ||

O Mother Balambika, your smooth, well-structured neck is shaped like a sacred conch shell and adorned with undulating strings of bright pearls. Your smiling, cheerful face radiates the gentle, soothing light of a full autumn moon. Your eyes are always filled with the sweet nectar of ultimate mercy, constantly intent on granting all desired blessings to your devotees. Please cast Your merciful and compassionate glance upon me.

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