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Bhavani Ashtakam
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Na Taato Na Maataa Na Bandhur-Na Daataa
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Na Putro Na Putrii Na Bhrtyo Na Bhartaa |
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Na Jaayaa Na Vidyaa Na Vrttir-Mama-Iva
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Gatis-Tvam Gatis-Tvam Tvam-Ekaa Bhavaani :/ ||1||
Neither the Father, nor the Mother; Neither the Relation and Friend, nor
the Donor,
Neither the Son, nor the Daughter; Neither the Servant, nor the Husband,
Neither the Wife, nor the (worldly) Knowledge; Neither my Profession,
You are my Refuge, You Alone are my Refuge, Oh Mother Bhavani.
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Bhavaabdhaav-Apaare Mahaa-Duhkha-Bhiiru
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Papaata Prakaamii Pralobhii Pramattah |
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Ku-Samsaara-Paasha-Prabaddhah Sada-[A]ham
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Gatis-Tvam Gatis-Tvam Tvam-Ekaa Bhavaani :/ ||2||
In this Ocean of Worldly Existence which is Endless, I am full of Sorrow and
Very much Afraid,
I have Fallen with Excessive Desires and Greed, Drunken and Intoxicated,
Always Tied in the Bondage of this miserable Samsara (worldly existence),
You are my Refuge, You Alone are my Refuge, Oh Mother Bhavani.
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Na Jaanaami Daanam Na Ca Dhyaana-Yogam
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Na Jaanaami Tantram Na Ca Stotra-Mantram |
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Na Jaanaami Puujaam Na Ca Nyaasa-Yogam
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Gatis-Tvam Gatis-Tvam Tvam-Ekaa Bhavaani :/ ||3||
Neither do I know Charity, nor Meditation and Yoga,
Neither do I know the practice of Tantra, nor Hymns and Prayers,
Neither do I know Worship, nor dedication to Yoga,
You are my Refuge, You Alone are my Refuge, Oh Mother Bhavani.
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Na Jaanaami Punnyam Na Jaanaami Tiirtha
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Na Jaanaami Muktim Layam Vaa Kadaacit |
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Na Jaanaami Bhaktim Vratam Vaapi Maatar
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Gatis-Tvam Gatis-Tvam Tvam-Ekaa Bhavaani :/ ||4||
Neither do I Know Virtuous Deeds, nor Pilgrimage,
I do not know the way to Liberation, and with little Concentration and
Absorption,
I know neither Devotion, nor Religious Vows; Nevertheless Oh Mother,
You are my Refuge, You Alone are my Refuge, Oh Mother Bhavani.
Ku-Karmii Ku-Sanggii Ku-Buddhih Kudaasah
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Kula-[Aa]caara-Hiinah Kadaacaara-Liinah |
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Ku-Drssttih Ku-Vaakya-Prabandhah Sada-[A]ham
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Gatis-Tvam Gatis-Tvam Tvam-Ekaa Bhavaani :/ ||5||
I performed Bad Deeds, associated with Bad Company, cherished Bad
Thoughts, have been a Bad Servant,
I did not perform my Traditional Duties, deeply engaged in Bad
Conducts, My eyes Saw with Bad Intentions, tongue always Spoke Bad
Words, You are my Refuge, You Alone are my Refuge, Oh Mother
Bhavani.
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Praje[a-Is]sham Rame[a-Is]sham Mahe[a-Is]sham
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Sure[a-Is]sham
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Dine[a-Is]sham Nishiithe[a-I]shvaram Vaa Kadaacit |
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Na Jaanaami Caanyat Sada-[A]ham Sharannye
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Gatis-Tvam Gatis-Tvam Tvam-Ekaa Bhavaani :/ ||6||
Little do I know about The Lord of Creation (Brahma), The Lord of Ramaa
(Goddess Lakshmi) (Vishnu), The Great Lord (Shiva), The Lord of the Devas
(Indra),
The Lord of the Day (Surya) or The Lord of the Night (Chandra), I do
not know about other gods, but always seeking Your Refuge, You are
my Refuge, You Alone are my Refuge, Oh Mother Bhavani.
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Vivaade Vissaade Pramaade Pravaase
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Jale Ca-[A]nale Parvate Shatru-Madhye |
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Arannye Sharannye Sadaa Maam Prapaahi
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Gatis-Tvam Gatis-Tvam Tvam-Ekaa Bhavaani :/ ||7||
During Dispute and Quarrel, during Despair and Dejection, during
Intoxication and Insanity, in Foreign Land,
In Water, and Fire, in Mountains and Hills, amidst Enemies,
In Forest, please Protect me,
You are my Refuge, You Alone are my Refuge, Oh Mother Bhavani.
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Anaatho Daridro Jaraa-Roga-Yukto
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Mahaa-Kssiinna-Diinah Sadaa Jaaddya-Vaktrah |
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Vipattau Pravissttah Pranassttah Sadaaham
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Gatis-Tvam Gatis-Tvam Tvam-Ekaa Bhavaani :/ ||8||
I am Helpless, Poor, Afflicted by Old Age and Disease,
Very Weak and Miserable, always with a Pale Countenance, Fallen Asunder,
Always surrounded by and Lost in Troubles and Miseries, You are my
Refuge, You Alone are my Refuge, Oh Mother Bhavani.