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पञ्चदशवर्णरूपं कंचन काञ्चीविहारधौरेयम् ।
पञ्चशरीयं शम्भोर्वञ्चनवैदग्ध्यमूलमवलम्बे ॥ ५८॥

The poet relies on the Goddess, the leader of Kanchi, whose form consists of the fifteen syllables and five bodies of Shiva, the root of his playful s...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kamakshi (261) fifteen syllables (1) five bodies (1) shiva’s play (1) kanchipuram goddess (51) shakti worship (40) kanchi temple (35) mantra form (2) goddess charm (42) divine leader (1) shakti mantra (1) goddess form (4) sacred syllables (2) spiritual power (20) shiva shakti union (4)

परिणतिमतीं चतुर्धा पदवीं सुधियां समेत्य सौषुम्नीम् ।
पञ्चाशदर्णकल्पितमदशिल्पां त्वां नमामि कामाक्षि ॥ ५९॥

The poet salutes Kamakshi who has reached the fourfold state within the sushumna, her form crafted with the fifty Sanskrit letters. She is the perfect...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kamakshi (261) fourfold state (1) sushumna (2) fifty letters (1) spiritual perfection (1) kanchipuram goddess (51) shakti worship (40) kanchi temple (35) goddess charm (42) mantra form (2) spiritual ascent (4) sanskrit letters (1) goddess form (4) kundalini path (1) divine state (1)

आदिक्षन्मम गुरुराडादिक्षान्ताक्षरात्मिकां विद्याम् ।
स्वादिष्ठचापदण्डां नेदिष्ठामेव कामपीठगताम् ॥ ६०॥

From initiation to completion, my Guru has taught me the Vidya whose form is made of syllables, sweet as the bow of Manmatha, and residing in Kamapeet...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kamakshi (261) syllable goddess (1) guru’s teaching (1) kamapeetha (2) bow of manmatha (1) wisdom essence (1) kanchipuram goddess (51) shakti worship (40) kanchi temple (35) goddess charm (42) divine vidya (1) mantra goddess (1) initiation (9) sacred syllables (2) love weapon (1)

तुष्यामि हर्षितस्मरशासनया काञ्चिपुरकृतासनया ।
स्वासनया सकलजगद्भासनया कलितशम्बरासनया ॥ ६१॥

The poet joyfully expresses contentment at the vision of the goddess seated gloriously in Kanchipuram, her presence radiating divine charm. She is “Sm...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kanchipuram (56) goddess (297) smara shasana (1) divine beauty (63) throne (5) cosmic radiance (2) shambara (1) victory (118) devotion (933) power (396) desire (898) spiritual mastery (3) grandeur (57) divine seat (2) universal empress (1)

प्रेमवती कम्पायां स्थेमवती यतिमनस्सु भूमवती ।
सामवती नित्यगिरा सोमवती शिरसि भाति हैमवती ॥ ६२॥

Here, the goddess is described with a series of epithets that convey her manifold nature. In Kampa, she is full of love (“Premavati”), firm and steadf...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) premavati (1) sthemavati (1) bhumavati (1) samavati (1) somavati (1) haimavati (1) goddess (297) love (1567) steadfastness (12) asceticism (87) harmony (120) moonlight (152) golden radiance (4) kanchipuram (56) divine qualities (6)

कौतुकिना कम्पायां कौसुमचापेन कीलितेनान्तः ।
कुलदैवतेन महता कुड्मलमुद्रां धुनोतु नःप्रतिभा ॥ ६३॥

The poet prays for inspiration (“Pratibha”) from the goddess in Kampa, whose heart is playfully struck by the floral bow of the god of love (“Kusumach...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) pratibha (1) goddess (297) inspiration (83) kusumachapa (1) floral bow (2) kamadeva (27) kuladaivata (1) creativity (54) wisdom (1611) mental awakening (1) poetic imagery (180) kanchipuram (56) devotion (933) blossoming mind (1) divine play (96)

यूना केनापि मिलद्देहा स्वाहासहायतिलकेन ।
सहकारमूलदेशे संविद्रूपा कुटुम्बिनी रमते ॥ ६४॥

This verse paints a tender scene of a youthful couple, united in body, with the woman’s face adorned by the beauty mark of a smile. They dwell beneath...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kutumbini (1) household (30) sahakara (1) mango tree (12) youthful couple (1) smile (132) union (125) domestic bliss (2) romance (506) goddess (297) marriage (104) love (1567) family life (1) divine blessing (5) kanchipuram (56)

कुसुमशरगर्वसम्पत्कोशगृहं भाति काञ्चिदेशगतम् ।
स्थापितमस्मिन्कथमपि गोपितमन्तर्मया मनोरत्नम् ॥ ६५॥

The poet sees Kanchipuram as a treasury (“Kosagriha”) filled with the proud wealth of the flower-arrow god (Kamadeva). Hidden within is a precious men...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kosagriha (1) kamadeva (27) kusumashara (1) treasure (23) manoratna (1) inner jewel (1) goddess (297) kanchipuram (56) beauty (1797) desire (898) secrecy (61) spiritual wealth (9) devotion (933) hidden treasure (4) divine guardian (1)

दग्धषडध्वारण्यं दरदलितकुसुम्भसम्भृतारुण्यम् ।
कलये नवतारुण्यं कम्पातटसीम्नि किमपि कारुण्यम् ॥ ६६॥

The poet envisions the burning of the six paths (“Shadadhva”)—symbolizing transcendence of worldly limitations—amid a forest of tender safflower bloss...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) shadadhva (1) transcendence (83) safflower (1) youthfulness (3) compassion (359) karunya (1) kampatata (3) spiritual journey (11) goddess (297) vitality (17) empathy (61) kanchipuram (56) burning paths (1) tender blossoms (1) divine guide (2)

अधिकाञ्चि वर्धमानामतुलां करवाणि पारणामक्ष्णोः ।
आनन्दपाकभेदामरुणिमपरिणामगर्वपल्लविताम् ॥ ६७॥

The poet seeks to create (“Karavani”) an unmatched (“Atula”) feast for the eyes, a vision that grows ever greater (“Vardhamana”), ripe with joy (“Anan...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) atula (1) vardhamana (1) feast for eyes (1) beauty (1797) joy (342) redness (6) tender leaves (2) pride (317) youthfulness (3) goddess (297) kanchipuram (56) divine vision (20) ananda (1) blossoming charm (1)