Sri Suktam is a well-known hymn that is chanted as part of Hindu religious ceremonies at home and temples. It is also one of the Pancha Suktas (five suktas). Sri Suktam (English) Om hira̍ṇyavarṇā̱ṃ hari̍ṇīṃ su̱varṇa̍raja̱tasra̍jām | ca̱ndrāṃ hi̱raṇma̍yīṃ la̱kṣmīṃ...
Meaning and commentary: Verse – 1 जातवेदसे सुनवाम सोममरातीयतो निदहाति वेदः । Jatavedase Sunavama Somam Aratiyato Nidahati Vedah Jaathavedase : Oh Jaatavedaha = Agni Sunavama Somam : extracted juice of Somalatha (a plant whose extract is offered to Lord Agni as Havis,...
Pancha Sukta-s पञ्चसूक्ताः In Sanatana Dharma, there are five (pancha) Vedic hymns (suktas) that are recited during ceremonies and rituals, especially in temples. These sukta-s vary depending on the sampradaya (denomination). The Shaiva Pancha Suktas are: 1. Rudra...
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