by Damodara Rao Dasu

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dAkshAyiNi - tODi - roopakam

P dAkshAyiNi abhayAmbikE
varadAbhaya hastE namastE Sri ||
Oh Goddess Dakshayini, Oh Abhayamba, your hand protects us from all fears. I bow to you.
A.P. deekshA santushTa mAnasE
deenAvana hasta sArasE
kAnkshitArdha pradAyini
kAmatantra vidhAyini
sAkshi roopa prakASini
samasta jagadvilAsini ||
You are pleased with those who are committed to perform austerities. Your lotus-like hands protect desolate ones. You fulfill devotees' desires. You propound knowledge of love. You are the supreme witness of the universe created by you delightfully.
C sakala nishkaLa svaroopa tEjasE
sakala lOka srushTi kAraNa
sakala bhakta samrakshaka yaSasE
sakala yOgi manOroopa tatva tapasE
prabala guru guhOdayE
panchAnana hrudayAlayE
bharata mAtangAdi nutE
bhArateeSa poojitE ||
Your unblemished appearence is effulgent. You are the primordial cause of creation of all 'lokas'. You are renowned for protecting devotees. Yogis' minds are filled with your philosophy. Mighty Guru Guha is your dear child. You dwell in Lord Siva's heart. Bharata, Matanga, Brahma and other sages worship you.