ಶ್ರೀಮದಾತ್ಮನೇ ಗುಣೈಕಸಿಂಧವೇ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ ಧಾಮಲೇಶಧೂತಕೋಕಬಂಧವೇ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ । ನಾಮಶೇಷಿತಾನಮದ್ಭವಾಂಧವೇ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ ಪಾಮರೇತರಪ್ರಧಾನಬಂಧವೇ ನಮಃ ಶಿವಾಯ ॥1॥ I am offering myself to that Lord Shiva to shrimadAtmane: to the one who is pure atma form, the supreme soul, who is "revered, esteemed, authoritative" and filled with all auspiciousness. guNaikasindhu : a vast or boundless ocean of qualities, attributes, or virtues embodied by a singular entity or character; one who possesses an extensive array of admirable qualities or virtues. dhAmalEshadhUtakOkabaMdha - dhAma (effulgence, brilliance) lesha (a small fraction), dhoota (cleansed or fanned or agitated), kOkabandhu is the sun; Lord Shiva, fraction of who's effulgence overpowers even the sun. nAmashEShiTanamadbhavAMdhavE: nAmaseShitA - who's only the name is left (i.e. referring to those who leave this world); namat (those who bow down); bhava-andhava - those who lead a worldly life; those who lack awareness or understanding of the t...
Through this forum I will attempt to share as much authentic information as possible about "Hinduism", "Vedic Traditions" and "Sanatana Dharma"'; in quotes as they lack a specific name. I will present translations of scriptures, sooktAs, and stotras; bring debates and discussions from other forums; shed some light on some of the misconceptions of Hindu thought; and expose miscreants who hope to malign the glorious dharma. Your comments and feedback are welcome.