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विद्ये विधातृविषये कात्यायनि कालि कामकोटिकले ।
भारति भैरवि भद्रे शाकिनि शाम्भवि शिवे स्तुवे भवतीम् ॥ ७८॥

The poet praises the goddess in many forms — as Vidya (knowledge), Katyayani, Kali, Kamakoti, Bharati, Bhairavi, Bhadra, Shakini, Shambhavi, and Shiva...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) vidya (6) katyayani (1) kali (9) kamakoti (3) bharati (1) bhairavi (1) bhadra (1) shakini (1) shambhavi (3) shiva (328) goddess (297) wisdom (1611) power (396) protection (293) cosmic authority (2)

मालिनि महेशचालिनि काञ्चीखेलिनि विपक्षकालिनि ते ।
शूलिनि विद्रुमशालिनि सुरजनपालिनि कपालिनि नमोऽस्तु ॥ ७९॥

The goddess is addressed with a string of epithets: Malini (garlanded), Maheshachalini (consort of Mahesha), Kanchi-khelini (sporting in Kanchi), Vipa...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) malini (1) maheshachalini (1) kanchi (39) vipakshakalini (1) shulini (1) vidrumashalini (1) sura palini (1) kapalini (1) goddess (297) protection (293) destruction (292) adornment (98) devotion (933) kanchipuram (56) trident (5)

देशिक इति किं शंके तत्तादृक्तव नु तरुणिमोन्मेषः ।
कामाक्षि शूलपाणेः कामागमसमयदीक्षायाम् ॥ ८०॥

The poet wonders if the radiant blossoming of youth in Kamakshi is the true initiation into the sacred Kama-agama, under the guardianship of Shula-pan...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kamakshi (261) shulapani (1) kama agama (1) initiation (9) youth (261) blossoming (9) goddess (297) shiva (328) kanchipuram (56) spiritual awakening (11) beauty (1797) devotion (933) divine rites (1) sacred (66)

वेतण्डकुम्भडम्बरवैतण्डिककुचभरार्तमध्याय ।
कुङ्कुमरुचे नमस्यां शंकरनयनामृताय रचयामः ॥ ८१॥

The poet envisions the goddess with full and heavy breasts likened to a grand vessel, exuding a richness compared to the Vaitandika vessel. Her body g...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) goddess (297) beauty (1797) kunkuma (1) saffron hue (2) shankara (10) nectar to eyes (2) sensual charm (3) divine allure (5) kanchipuram (56) fullness (4) auspiciousness (73) devotion (933) radiance (209) divine form (37) reverence (112)

अधिकाञ्चितमणिकाञ्चनकाञ्चीमधिकाञ्चि कांचिदद्राक्षम् ।
अवनतजनानुकम्पामनुकम्पाकूलमस्मदनुकूलाम् ॥ ८२॥

The poet describes seeing a most splendid Kanchi adorned with superior jewels and gold, more resplendent than any other. This Kanchi is none other tha...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kanchi (39) jewels (20) gold (62) goddess (297) compassion (359) mercy (44) grandeur (57) devotion (933) favor (20) kanchipuram (56) splendor (24) beauty (1797) divine city (2) grace (359) sacred vision (3)

परिचितकम्पातीरं पर्वतराजन्यसुकृतसन्नाहम् ।
परगुरुकृपया वीक्षे परमशिवोत्सङ्गमङ्गलाभरणम् ॥ ८३॥

On the familiar banks of the Kampa river, the goddess stands as the armor of the Mountain King’s virtues (daughter of Himavan). By the grace of the su...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kampatata (3) kanchipuram (56) goddess (297) mountain king (2) himavan (2) guru’s grace (1) paramashiva (1) ornaments (49) auspiciousness (73) divine vision (20) sacred banks (2) devotion (933) spiritual blessing (1) lap of shiva (1) intimacy (234)

दग्धमदनस्य शम्भोः प्रथीयसीं ब्रह्मचर्यवैदग्धीम् ।
तव देवि तरुणिमश्रीचतुरिमपाको न चक्षमे मातः ॥ ८४॥

The goddess’s youthful beauty and charm overpower even the great ascetic Shiva, who once burnt Kama (the god of love). Her mastery over the art of div...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) goddess (297) beauty (1797) youth (261) shiva (328) madana (7) kama (47) asceticism (87) divine charm (24) kanchipuram (56) irresistible (4) spiritual allure (2) mastery (34) devotion (933) power (396) enchantment (37)

मदजलतमालपत्रा वसनितपत्रा करादृतखानित्रा ।
विहरति पुलिन्दयोषा गुञ्जाभूषा फणीन्द्रकृतवेषा ॥ ८५॥

The verse shifts to a tribal setting where a Pulinda maiden plays, dressed in Tamala-leaf garments and wearing a snake as an ornament. She is adorned ...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) pulinda (1) tribal maiden (1) tamala leaves (1) snake ornament (1) gunja beads (1) goddess (297) rural charm (1) digging tool (1) primal beauty (1) kanchipuram (56) forest setting (2) divine play (96) adornment (98) simplicity (130) universality (29)

अङ्के शुकिनी गीते कौतुकिनी परिसरे च गायकिनी ।
जयसि सविधेऽम्ब भैरवमण्डलिनी श्रवसि शङ्खकुण्डलिनी ॥ ८६॥

The goddess sits with a parrot on her lap, singing joyfully, while in her vicinity musicians perform. She is Bhairava-mandalini, dwelling near Bhairav...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) parrot (17) music (96) singing (3) goddess (297) bhairava (4) conch earrings (1) mandalini (1) kanchipuram (56) joy (342) devotion (933) divine companionship (1) ornamentation (21) cosmic circle (1) artistry (14) intimacy (234)

प्रणतजनतापवर्गा कृतबहुसर्गा ससिंहसंसर्गा ।
कामाक्षि मुदितभर्गा हतरिपुवर्गा त्वमेव सा दुर्गा ॥ ८७॥

The goddess is hailed as the liberator of her devotees (“Tapa-varga”), the creator of many worlds, associated with lions, full of joyous splendor, and...

मूकपञ्चशती - Mukapanchashati (507) आर्यशतकम् - Arya Shatakam (101) kamakshi (261) durga (5) liberation (230) creation (117) lion (58) goddess (297) splendor (24) destroyer (1) protection (293) enemies (78) kanchipuram (56) devotion (933) divine force (4) strength (359) cosmic mother (6)