About this stotra
Om is a sacred sound and spiritual icon in Indian religions, often considered the universe's primordial sound and a representation of the ultimate reality or consciousness. It holds a significant place in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, symbolizing the essence of the ultimate truth and the interconnectedness of all life.
This shloka invokes the blessings of various divine entities and objects, each symbolizing abundance and prosperity. It mentions Kapila, a sage known for his wisdom, and Kamadhenu, the mythical cow that grants all desires. The Kalpavriksha, or wish-fulfilling tree, and the Chintamani, a magical jewel, are also invoked, representing the fulfillment of all wishes and desires. The verse includes Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth and prosperity, and Kubera, the god of wealth, along with the moon (Shashi), which is associated with calmness and soothing qualities. The recitation of this verse is intended to bring prosperity, fulfillment, and peace to the devotee by remembering these powerful symbols and deities.
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Verse 1
Kapilam Kamadhenum Ca – Verse 1
कपिलं कामधेनुं च कल्पवृक्षमणिं तथा ।
समुद्रसहितां लक्ष्मी कुबेरंचो शशिः स्मरेत् ॥
kapilaṃ kāmadhenuṃ ca kalpavṛkṣamaṇiṃ tathā .
samudrasahitāṃ lakṣmī kuberaṃco śaśiḥ smaret ..
May we meditate on Kapila, Kamadhenu, Kalpavriksha, Kaustubha(gem), Lakshmi, the daughter of the ocean, Kubera and Moon.
Word by word
- कपिलं (kapilaṃ)
- Kapila
- कामधेनुं (kāmadhenuṃ)
- Kamadhenu
- च (ca)
- and
- कल्पवृक्षमणिं (kalpavṛkṣamaṇiṃ)
- Kalpavriksha and gem (kalpavṛkṣa:wish-fulfilling tree | maṇiṃ:gem)
- तथा (tathā)
- also
- समुद्रसहितां (samudrasahitāṃ)
- with the ocean (samudra:ocean | sahitāṃ:with)
- लक्ष्मी (lakṣmī)
- Lakshmi
- कुबेरं (kuberaṃ)
- Kubera
- च (ca)
- and
- उ (u)
- indeed
- शशिः (śaśiḥ)
- Moon
- स्मरेत् (smaret)
- may meditate
