by Damodara Rao Dasu

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janani pAhi - Suddha sAvEri - miSra chApu

nava rAtri kruti :seventh day

P janani pAhi sadA jagadeeSE dEvi smarahara vallabhE|| Oh Supreme Mother, you are the sovereign of the universe. You are the consort of Lord Siva the destroyer of Manmadha. Please protect me always.
A.P. anavadyatara navahArAlankrutE manju
vanajAyata lOchanE vAhineetaTa vAsE||
You are adorned with fresh and best garlands. Your eyes are beautiful like lotus flower. You dwell by the side of river.
C 1 SailarAja tanayE chanDa munDa nASini
SoolaSObhitakarE sundara rupE
phAlarAji tilakE parama krupAvati
pAlita sujana mAlikE sura
sAla kisalaya taru nijapAdE ||
You are the daughter of Himavan the king of Himalayas. You annihilated demons Chanda and Munda. You shine with trident in your hand. Tilaka mark shines well on your forehead. You are the most benevolent protector of good people. Your feet are delicate like tender leaves of celestial "Parijata" tree.
C 2 mahita bAhubala mahishAsurAdi
gahana dahanAyitE gatamada sEvyE
suhAsita jitakundE SOna japAdhari
vihAra mama hrudi vidhu sadruSa mukhi
bahala malayaja bandurE lOka ||
You destroyed invincible Mahishasura and other demons. Devotees devoid of ego worship you. Your radiating smile humbles jasmines. Your lips are red like "Mandara" flower. Please stroll in my heart. Your face is beautiful like full moon. You are pleasant like cool mountain breeze. You are Mother of the universe.
C 3 parama pAvana Sri padmanAbha sahOdari
neelachikurE kEsarivara vAhE
charita doorita bhaktadara nikarE gouri
kuru krupAm mayi kuliSadhara mukha
pariNutE ghana durita hrutilOlE ||
You are the pious sister of Lord Padmanabha. Your tresses are black. Your mount is great lion. You are Gouri the destroyer of afflictions. Devendra and other Devatas worship you. You eradicate our worst sins. Oh Mother, kindly shower your mercy on me.