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Astadikpalaka Stotram
Astadikpalaka Stotram
Astadikpalaka Stotram
वायुः
(Vaayu) – the presiding deity of the North West – bestows
longevity and
strength.
श्लोकः
आपीतंहररतच्छायं दवलोलध्वजधाररर्म्।
प्रार्भूतंच भूतानां हररर्स्थं समीरण्म् ॥
Meditate on Vayu riding a
deer, of green colour, carrying a fluttering flag and the very life of
all
living beings.
कुिेरः(Kubera)
– presiding deity of North – bestows happiness and wealth
श्लोकः
कुिेरंमनु जासीनं सगवं गवणदवग्रहम्।
स्वर्णच्छायंगिाहस्तं उत्तरादधपदतं स्मरे त्॥
Meditate on Kubera, the
Lord of North, riding a human, having a
proud bearing, embodiment of pride, of golden hue and carrying a
mace in
his hand.
ईशानः(Ishanah)
– presiding deity of North East – bestows spiritual knowledge
leading to
liberation (moksha)
इशानं
वृषभारूढं दत्रशूलं व्यालधाररर्म्।
शरच्चन्द्रसमाकारं दत्रनेत्रं नीलकण्ठकम्
Meditate on Ishana (Lord
Siva), riding a bull, carrying a trisula (trident), wearing serpents,
having
a bright form as the autumnal full moon, three eyes and a blue
tinge on the
neck (caused by kalakuta poison)