ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी — करदर्शनम् — Word-by-Word Meaning
ब्रह्मा मुरारिस्त्रिपुरान्तकारी — करदर्शनम्
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ब्रह्मा
Brahma
Lord Brahma, the creator
मुरारिः
Murarih
Vishnu, the slayer of the demon Mura
त्रिपुरान्तकारी
Tripurantakari
Shiva, destroyer of the three cities (Tripura)
भानुः
Bhanuh
Surya, the Sun
शशी
Shashi
Chandra, the Moon
भूमिसुतः
Bhumisutah
Mangala (Mars), the son of the Earth
बुधः
Budhah
Budha (Mercury)
गुरुः
Guruh
Brihaspati / Guru (Jupiter)
शुक्रः
Shukrah
Shukra (Venus)
शनिः
Shanih
Shani (Saturn)
राहुकेतवः
Rahu-Ketavah
Rahu and Ketu, the lunar nodes
कुर्वन्तु सर्वे
Kurvantu sarve
may all of them grant / make
मम सुप्रभातम्
mama suprabhatam
for me an auspicious dawn (a good morning)
Complete Translation
ब्रह्मा, मुरारि (विष्णु) और त्रिपुरान्तक (शिव), सूर्य, चन्द्र, मंगल, बुध, बृहस्पति, शुक्र, शनि, राहु और केतु — ये सभी मिलकर मेरा सुप्रभात (मंगलमय प्रातःकाल) करें।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Prabhata-smarana (morning remembrance) shloka
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
This is a classic 'suprabhatam' verse with which many Hindus begin the day. On waking, the devotee remembers the three great deities Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva together with the nine planets, and prays that all of them grant a blessed and auspicious morning. By beginning the day saluting both the Trimurti and the cosmic forces of the Navagraha, the whole day is placed under their protection and grace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Brahma Murari Tripurantakari?▼
It is a morning prayer asking that Brahma, Vishnu (Murari) and Shiva (Tripurantaka), along with the Sun, Moon and the seven other planets — Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu — together grant the devotee an auspicious dawn (suprabhatam).
When is this shloka recited?▼
It is a Prabhata-smaranam (morning remembrance) recited on waking, before stepping out of bed. It is often chanted together with 'Karagre Vasate Lakshmi' as part of the kara-darshana ritual of viewing one's palms at dawn.
Why does it name the nine planets?▼
The verse seeks the blessings of the Navagraha — the nine celestial influences of Vedic astrology — so that the planetary energies of the day are favourable. By saluting them along with the Trimurti at dawn, the devotee begins the day in harmony with the cosmos.
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