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कल्याणामावहतु वः शिवयोः
शरीरम् एकं यदीयमसितच्छविकण्ठमूलम्।
वामेतरेऽपि कुरुते सितभासि भागे
प्रारब्धशैलतनयापरिणामशङ्काम्॥

May the auspicious form of Shiva, dark and fair on either side, bring bliss. Even Parvati’s presence seems like a divine balance—beauty in contrast.

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कल्याणवाक्त्वमिव किं पदमत्र
कान्तं सद्भूपतेस् त्वमिव कः परितोषकारी।
कः सर्वदा वृषगतिस् त्वमिवातिमात्रं
भूत्याश्रितः कथय पालितसर्वभूतः॥

Who else is as pleasing, as truthful, and as universally protective as you, O noble king? A verse praising ideal royal virtue.

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कल्याणस्तु यथाशक्ति करोति सफलं वचः।
शठः पक्षौ चलयति द्वावप्यर्थोपलिप्सया॥

The auspicious man speaks to bless; the cunning one merely flaps his words with greed in mind—a contrast of sincerity and deception.

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कल्याणहितवान् भूपो गुरूणां दोषगुप्तकः।
सममतिः सुखे दुःखे समरे चापलायितः॥

A virtuous king hides his gurus’ faults, remains calm in joy and sorrow, and never flees battle—depicting dharmic leadership.

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कुलशीलेषु सम्पन्नो नीतिधर्मेषु पण्डितः।
तथैव पूज्यते राजा चतुरस्रः प्रकीर्तितः॥

A ruler with noble lineage, moral conduct, and policy wisdom is praised as 'chaturasra'—balanced and ideal in all directions.

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कल्याणाङ्गरुचानुरक्तमनसा त्वं येन संप्रार्थ्यते
यस्यार्थे सुमुखि त्वया पुनरसुत्यागेऽपि संनह्यते।
सोऽयं सुन्दरि पञ्चबाणविशिखव्यालीढदोरन्तर-
स्वैरोत्पीडितपीवरस्तनतटस् त्वद्दोर्लतापञ्जरे॥

Captivated by your auspicious charm and grace, he submits himself completely, even if you abandon your vow. Now, struck by Cupid’s arrows, he lies imp...

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कल्याणानां त्वमसि महसां भाजनं विश्वसूर्ते
धुर्यां लक्ष्मीमथ मयि भृशं धेहि देव प्रसीद।
यद् यत् पापं प्रतिजहि जगन्नाथ नम्नस्य तन् मे
भद्रं भद्रं वितर भगवन् भूयसे मङ्गलाय॥

O universal lord, you are the embodiment of all auspiciousness and glory. Grant me your favor, remove my sins, and bestow manifold blessings upon me f...

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कल्याणानां निधानं कलिमलमथनं पावनं पावनानां
पाथेयं यन् मुमुक्षोः सपदि परपदप्राप्तये प्रस्थितस्य।
विश्रामस्थानमेकं कविवरवचसां जीवनं सज्जनानां बीजं
धर्मद्रुमस्य प्रभवतु भवतां भूतये रामनाम॥

Rama’s name is the treasure of auspiciousness, the purifier of sin, and the spiritual sustenance for seekers. It is the resting place for poets and th...

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कल्याणानि ददातु वो गणपतिर्यस्मिन् नु तुष्टे
सति क्षोदीयस्यपि कर्मणि प्रभवितुं ब्रह्मापि जिह्मायते।
जाते यच्चरणप्रणामसुलभे सौभाग्यभाग्योदये
रङ्कस्याङ्कमनङ्कुशा निविशते देवेन्द्रलक्ष्मीरपि॥

Ganapati blesses all who bow to him. When pleased, even the impossible becomes possible. Goddess Lakshmi herself enters the lap of the humble.

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कल्याणायभवन्तु खण्डपरशोः कोटीरवाटीरुहां
वल्लीनां वलयानि वेल्लदुरगश्रेणीनि शोणत्विषाम्।
उन्मीलत्कनकारविन्दकलिकाकिञ्जल्कपुञ्जक्षरद्-
धूलीधूसरसिद्धसिन्धुलहरीसिन्दूरितेन्दूनि वः॥

May the ornaments on Shiva’s axe-born trees, snake-like bangles, and golden hues stained by vermillion showers bring you bliss and beauty.

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