by Damodara Rao Dasu

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mahAdEvEna - dEvamanOhari - Adi

P mahAdEvEna pAlitOsmyaham
mahaneeya sAmrAjya pradEna ||
Mahadeva is my protector. He bestows a kingdom of happiness.
A.P. mahA kailAsagiri vihArEna
mAnita guruguha sannuta pAdEna ||
His abode is great Kailasa mountain. Revered Guru Guha worships his feet.
C panchAkshara swaroopEna
pArvatee manOllAsa karaNEna
para Siva tatva bOdhita nipuNEna
parama SAnta svaroopAtmakEna
pancha bhoota prapanchAtmakEna
vAnchita phalaprada chatura tarENa
pancha mahA pApOpaSamEna
pankajAsana nuta gangAdharENa ||
Siva is personification of five lettered "Panchakshari" Mantra. He delights his consort Parvati. He is adept in preaching transcendental philosophy. He is embodiment of Supreme tranquility. He is the Soul of the universe comprising of five elements of nature. He is liberal in fulfilling desires of devotees. He alleviates us from worst sins. Lotus seated Brahma worships him. He adorns Ganga on head.