Kanakadhaara Stotram
Pravachanam By BrahmaSri Sri Samavedam Shanmukha Sarma Garu
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Adi Shankara Chanted Kanakadhara
Stotram at the age of 8. Though
this is mainly devoted to Goddess Lakshmi,
it is basis for Sakthi which is basis for Soundarya Lahari. Sri Devi
Suktham, Sri Vidya, Sri Mantram, Sri Yantram. By chanting this stotram the
devotees get the showers of the gold, that is well known fact, but the real
meaning is the stotram chanting itself is like golden shower. This is also
called as Suvarnadhaara stotram. Kanaka means Prakasam (Illumination).
Suvarna means (Good letters, Good meaning). Amma is Dhaara i.e.,
Lahari i.e., flow. Reverse of Dhaara is Raadha. Kanakam is Beautiful
i.e., Soundaryam. Prakasam and Kanakam is Chaitanyam (Dynamism).
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Mantram has three parts - Word,
Meaning, Swaram (Tune). This has power to generate Vispotam (Explosion)
in the Vayumandalam (Space) by great people.
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The story behind the stotra – Once Shankara goes
for Bhiskha (Sacred offering from household people) to a poor Brahmin’s
house. They are so poor that they do not have anything to eat and do not have
single grain of rice to offer him. The lady of that house searches the whole
house and offers him a Dry Gooseberry (Aamla Usiri). Seeing the fate of
the family Shankara feels pity. He prays Goddess Lakshmi. As Shankara prayed
Amma (Kanakadhara Sotram), She appeared with lightening in the sky. Goddess
will be appearing as explained in Dhyanas slokas to Rishis and for us it
to be imagined (Bhavana). The light is in all directions spread. He
surrendered to Her feet, which are worshipped by Indra. Indra is prime
worshiper of Sri Vidya. That’s why even though Indra is the head of Friday, we
pray Lakshmi.
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Lakshmi Amma said that, since many births the
household people have sins that are not pardonable to be blessed by Her. But
Shankara pleaded Her that He does not know the previous history, but currently the
house-lady has offered gooseberry to him and hence she should be blessed with
prosperity. Then Goddess Lakshmi blessed the whole house with golden gooseberries.
With Sankara Darsan itself the housewife got rid of their previous birth
sins.
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Shankara is Gnaananidhi
and Dayanidhi (Abundant source of Knowledge and Mercy). Stotra
qualities – Poetry, Good and Soft Sweet meaning, Mantram, Tatvam. Daridra
remover (Daaridrya Dasa Nivruthi – Poverty remover).
From Sloka 1 to 9 narrates about
Amma’s kadaganti looks (Moving the eyeballs till the end of eyes, closing
little bit of eyelids and seeing). In all 9 slokas both Vishnu and Lakshmi are
prayed together. Samayachaaram. Saamarasyam. Sloka 10 narrates about
Amma Swarupam (form), Sloka 11 to 17 about Ashrayam (How to Pray and surrender
to Amma). 18th indicates Ashrayam is Amma’s praying lakshyam
(Target). 19th is Dhyana Sloka. 20th is praying Amma and
requesting what he wants. 21st and 22nd Phalasruthi
(Benefits of this stotra).
Kanaka Dhaara Stotram in Telugu
Kanaka Dhaara Stotram in English
Sloka-1: Narayana’s
body is like black tree (Gaanuga - Acacia). He will be like tree equal to all, treats
all impartially. That tree is with blossoming flowers. Like Honey-bee, Amma
looks went there and attached to that tree. Vishnu is exciting because Amma’s
looks are touching. This indicates Vishnu Preeti (devotion) is more
important for Aishwaryam (prosperity) i.e., Vibhuti. The looks which have
taken shelter of Hari shall bless us. Aiswaryam is in Her looks. That will
provide me Mangalyam (Good / Sreyassu). She does Leela – Sobha, Soundaryam,
Kreeda (Shining, Beautiful, Play). Whatever God does, there is no bhandhan
(binding/bondage), but whatever we do is Karma i.e., bhandhan is there.
Sloka-2: Lakshmi is Sagara
Sambhava i.e., Reborn from Ocean. After she born, She saw and went straight to
Vishnu, garlanded him with Utpalamala, sat on His chest and then saw the
rest. If you move Hari then Siri will automatically move. That Lakshmi
bless me. She (innocently) repeatedly sees Murari thus making garland
(maala), Her looks are Madhukari – one who makes honey. Lakshmi knows
the complete characteristics of Vishnu. This is nothing but Madhu Vidya,
Brahma Vidya. Here madhuram means (Anandam – Sath-Chith-Anandam) Brahmam. Another
meaning is whole world is honey which flows like dhara. Life is sweet i.e.,
Chaitanyam. Rasa swaroopam. This honey is from Black lotus (from Vishnu’s
face). The looks are going to and fro between Vishnu and Lakshmi. Noticing that
She is looking at Him, He smiled at Her. Seeing that She became shy (Lazza) and
turned. Gataagataani – Coming and going of Lakshmi in our life is
natural, but focus should be on Hari always.
Sloka-3: Akekaram
– Brining eyeball till the end of eye and seeing. There is no eye lid closure.
Narayana is in half closure eyes state (Yoga Nidra. Ours sleep is moha nidra (lustrous sleep)), but His
is Yoga Nidra. For all anandams He is the basis. She is the wife of Bhujanga
Sayangana. That is, Lakshmi at the feet of Narayana on Adiseha. Here She is
in Moksha Lakshmi swarupam (Salvation). As per Vydhika there are 6
Lakshmis – Sidha, Moksha, Jaya, Saraswati (Vidya Lakshmi), Srih, Vara. Siddha
– Accomplishing the work. Moksham – Relief from grief, work, attaining
results. Then we get Jayam (Victory). To do the work the knowledge is Saraswati.
Srih – Sobha, Kala, Utsaaham, Anandam, Sampada – Charm, Brightness, Enthusiasm,
Happiness, Prosperity. Varam – Sreshtatvam – being great in that field. Since
it is referred to Mukundam – it refers to Moksham. Anangatantram – One who instigates Kamam, to act.
Ananga – One who does not have body. Such Lakshmi be providing us aiswaryam.
Sloka-4: Amma
is in between two hands of Murajithah/Madhu Jithah (One who won against Mura /
Madhu demon). Kausthubha mani is glittering on His chest. Lakshmi said that She
will provide garland of manis (diamonds) through Her looks rather just one mani
of Kausthubham. The garland of looks is glittering like Hari Neelam. This is
nothing but Sri Chakram. Hrudayam is Bindu. Chaturbahuvu – Chatur avaranas.
Viswa Bahuvu is entire Sri Chakram. She is even the desire fulfiller of
Bhaghavan and fulfilling Sakthi for Narayana. She is responsible for the entire
Srishti, Stithi, Laya (Creation, Maintenance, Destroy). Ichcha, Gnaana,
Kriya for Narayana. She is the supporter of Dharma activities for Narayana.
Let She provide Good things to us. She is having Lotuses as the temple. That is
Chichakthi. Symbol for maturity. Universe is treated as Lotus. Karnika (the
stem bud which holds Lotus petals together) is Amma. She is Sushumna naadi
with 6 lotuses (chakras) – the top one is main lotus (Maha Padmam).
Sloka-5: Bhargava
Nandana – Daughter of Brughu Maharshi. Lakshmi’s place is Narayana’s Lalita hrudayam
i.e., Mahaneeyamurthi. The looks of Lakshmi on Narayana’s Lalitha
Hrudayam i.e., Mahaneeyamakshi. She garlanded Him and wanted to sit on
His chest. Narayana’s Samkalpam, Karunyam, Karya Sakthis (Determination,
Mercy, Activities) – sarva sakthis Amma only. For anyone Heart is the Spandana
sakthi (Beat power). Sakthi is in the form of Face in Bahma, Chest in Narayana,
Body in Rudra. The chest of Narayana is like ready to rain black cloud, but it
is very soft. She is shining there like lightening girl. She is the mother of
the whole world and she should provide the good things to us. Kytabare –
One who killed Kytabe. Madhu (Sweet) Aham - Kytaba (Insect group) – Mama.
Only Lakshmi can instigate Hari to kill these two in us as She instigated Hari
to kill these two demons. This is Hrudaya Vidya.
Sloka-6: Makaraalayam
is the Lake which hosts lotus (in-addition to crocodiles) and provides shelter
to fishes. Amma (Makaraalaya Kanyaka – Sagara Daughter) looks should continuously
flow on me. These looks are Mandharam (small quantity) Mandam (little bit)
Alasam (without any difficulty) – that itself sufficient for me. The looks
which enabled Madhu demon to be killed by Madhu agni i.e., Madhusudana. She
enabled the place of Manmadha first in the chest of Narayana i.e., Srungara (lovely)
feeling. Narayana is like standstill lake, Amma looks are like the mani (diamond)
stone thrown in it, which caused ripples. It is a divine love. Thus, She made
Narayana to take First and most important step. It symbolizes the Bindu. He is
MangalyaBhaji (Mangalaswarupa), one who killed Madhu (Madhu Maadhini). Such
Lakshmi provide us Good things. Mandharam (Kshobha – Represents Srishti)
Mandam (Stithi) Alasam (laya). Thus, Amma looks are symbolic for the three
things. Ka+Aa+Ma Kaamudu.
Brahma+Vishnu+Rudra Vachakam. Satva-Raja-Tamasa. This sloka is for Santhana
(Progeny) Lakshmi. Tortoise, Sankham (Conch), Makaram (Crocodile), Lotus – all called
Nidhis – Amma is the basis. There are head of Goddess for each of these who are
at Kubera.
Sloka-7: Lotus
generated Lakshmi has blessed Indra, to get his property from Bali through
Vamana. Lakshmi has provided all prosperity to Indra, who has lost his throne.
She provided Anandam (Happiness) to Mura. You are Visalakshi, but You
can just see towards me with a fraction of Your look, just for a half of second.
Sloka-8: The
devotees who have the blessings of Amma’s looks will enjoy the power over trilokas
here in this birth itself. Even though we do not do Yagnas Amma’s Daya (Mercy) is
sufficient. Bhakthi yagnam is far better. Amma’s looks are soft and shining like
the middle portion of lotus. She takes care of the entire world. Ishta, Pushti –
Lakshmi Naamas. Different Pushtis (Nourishments) – Dhana, Dhanya, Vaak,
Ardha, Gnaana, Animajyashta Sidhi – Money, Rice, Speech, Finance, Knowledge, Accomplishment.
Sloka-9: Amma
looks are like rain coming from the cloud. For cloud to rain air needed. Before
rain the coolness comes (especially in summer it will be more pleasant). This
will remove all Kharmas (sweating) – generated because of bad things. If
Lakshmi looks towards us, we get rid of these. They will be removed forever
(Chiraaya Dooram). The Air (Vayu) which makes cloud to rain is nothing but the
Daya (mercy) of Amma Herself. This Daya should be given to me, who does not
have any (Akinchana, another meaning one who does not want anything). I am like
the kid bird (Chataka bird) - Jacobin cuckoo, want Your karuna (mercy)
only. From Narayana Pranayani (Lakshmi)’s Eye clouds – we will get peace and
prosperity.
Sloka-10: This
is Amma Swarupa Sloka. You are Girdevati – Sarasvati, Garudadwaja
– Narayana wife, Saakambari (Dhanya Lakshmi – Annapoorna), Sasisekhara Vallbha –
Gowri. Thus, She is Jagadamba, wife of Tribhuvana paramathma. She is responsible
for Srishti, Stithi and Pralayam. There are many leelas (plays) in these
three states. I am saluting to such universal Guruswarupini i.e Thribhuvanyka
Guru.
11 to 17 Slokas – Ashraya (Namaskra)
Slokas
Sloka-11: Lakshmi
is Sruthi (Vedam). Whatever Vedam tells is Subha Karma (Good things), She
provides good results. She is Rati (Interest), generates positive attraction. She
is Sakthi who is in the centre of Sata Patra (Lotus) like the fragrance of
flower. She is the Pushti (Nourishment), the wife of Purushothama
Sloka-12: You, Narayana’s wife, having
Lotus like face, born from milk ocean, sibling of moon and having qualities (Aahladam
and Prasannatha – Delight and Cheerfulness) and Amrutha i.e., Nectar (Like
mother).
Sloka-13: You
are sitting in golden lotus, You are queen of the Globe, You bless the
Goddesses, You are the wife of the person who carries Saaranga weapon.
Sloka-14: You
are the daughter of Brughu, sits in the chest of Vishnu, You are Lakshmi who
has Lotuses as residing place, You are wife of Damodara.
Sloka-15: You
are having Golden Lotus eyes, being prayed by the Human and Goddesses equally.
You are Nandathmaja Vallabha.
Till now Shankara asked properties
for the lady – but now Shankara is asking for Namaskara property for himself in
Sloka 16
Sloka-16: Because
of Namaskaram – all Indriyams will be Happy, will take towards positive side,
make to get rid of difficulties.
Sloka-17: I am taking shelter of You,
whom if we do seva (service/devotion) get all prosperities. I am surrendering
to you through Speech, Body, Heart (Trikarana sudhi) Namaskara Ashrayam.
You are Murari Hrudaya (Heart of Murari)
Sloka-18: You
are residing in Lotus pond, with Lotus like hands. Wearing white cloths,
ornaments. You are Bhagavathi, wife of Hari and likened by His Heart (Manogne).
You are taking care of Thribhuvanas (Three worlds), You please bless me.
Sloka-19: Dhyana Sloka. Elephants
brought Kalsas with Akasa Ganga (Mandakini) mixed with sacred things by
Gods, doing Abhishekam. Thus, You are wet. Abhishekam means doing incarnation
i.e., saying You are the ruler and please take care of us. Will pray in the morning first thing when woke
up. You are mother for the world. You are the house wife of Lokaadhi nadha
(World Head) and daughter of Amruta sagara (Nectar Ocean).
Sloka-20: Sankara
Praying for himself. You are the liking person of Kamalaksha
(Lotus eyed Vishnu). With your kadaganti looks – like waves please look
towards me. I am the first among those who does not have anything. That’s why I
am the eligible to be blessed. 1) You are only my saviour 2) I am the most
innocent – God will bless only such devotees. Thus Sadhana, sidhi
(Practicing Accomplishment), How to achieve all – three were taught here.
Upadesam and Upaasana (Teaching and Practice) is the same.
21 & 22 Phala Sruthi
Sloka-21 & 22: Those
who do chant daily, knowing whom we are chanting, Vedamayee God, Tribhuavana
Mother, Sarva Guna, bless me. Such devotees get great lucks, pundits/Gods
also praise them.
This stotra which was
constructed by Shankara, if chanted daily three times (Thri-Sandhya) – Kubera will
bless them with properties.
🙏 Om
Shanti! Om Shanti! Om Shanti! 🙏
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