by Damodara Rao Dasu

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pAhi parvata nandini - Arabhi - Adi

nava rAtri kruti : 9th day

P pAhi parvata nandini mAmayi
parvaNEndu sama vadanE ||
Oh Goddess Parvati the daughter of Himalayas, You are beautiful like fullmoon. Please protect me.
A.P. vAhini taTa nivAsini kEsari
vAhanE ditijAli vidAraNE
You dwell by the side of river. Your mount is lion. You annihilated the demon clan.
C 1 jambhavairi mukhanate kari
kumbha peevara kucha vinatE vara
Sambhu lalATa vilOchana pAvaka
sambhavE samadhika guNa vasatE ||
Indra prostrates before you. Your bosom humbles the head of elephant. You are born from the fire produced on Lord Siva's third eye on his forehead. You are repository of excellent virtues.
C 2 kanjadaLanibha lOchanE madhu
manjulatara mrudu bhAshaNE mada
kunjaranAyaka mrudugati manjima
bhanjanAtichana mandhara gamanE ||
Your eyes are beautiful like lotus petals. Your speech is gentle. Your elegant gait resembles the walk of king elephant.
C 3 chanchadaLi lalitAlakE tila
kAnchita SaSadhara kalALikE nata
vanchi nrupAlaka vamSa SubhOdaya
sanchayaika kruti satata guNanikE ||
Shaking locks on your face are beautiful. Auspicious Tilaka on your forehead is attractive. Crescent moon and black tresses add to your beauty. Kings who prostrate before you are always blessed with auspiciousness. Your virtues are infinite.