Gangech Yamune Chaiva Godavari Sarasvati
Narmade Sindhu Kaveri Jalesmin Sannidhim Kuru |
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Meaning: In this water, I invoke the presence of holy waters from the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswati, Narmada, Sindhu and Kaveri.
--I like: Because I cherish my memories of Chardhaam Yaatra, witnessing a raw splendid nature at Gangotri and Yamnotri. I wish to see origins and bank region of all the seven rivers.
2.
Ahalya Draupadi Sita Tara Mandodari tatha
Panchakanyaah smarennityam mahaapataka naashanam |
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Meaning: By remembering these five chaste women our sins are washed away.
--I like: I don't much like it. I may like to know how these womens are portrayed, it may give some insight into what is expected out of a honored women in India.
3.
Ashwthama Balir Vyaso Hanumanshcha VibhishaNah
Krupah Parashuramashcha,Saptaite Chiranjivinaah |
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Meaning: These seven men are exceptional, because despite being incarnated as human on this earth they are immortal.
--I like: My personally favourite shlok. I read a lot into this one. All the seven men were in diverse field of work and they were profound and unique as per the story or Indian mythology.
4.
Ayodhya, Mathura, Maya, Kashi, Kanchi, Avantika
Puri drawaravati chaiva, saptaidemoksha dayika |--
Meaning: These places are considered as place leading to liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
--I like: I read it and I get the sense of travelling. I wish to see these towns and wander around in at leisure and explore zayakedar local street food. I am no food lover, but this shlok does some magic to me. I feel sort of healthy and hopeful, may be because I see a nice trip itinerary in it. And actuality is that I don't much travel freely. I hardly go out of station...
