Karpur Gauram Karunavtaram is a beautiful ancient Sanskrit shloka related to Lord Shiva. It is found in Yajurveda (Scripture of Hinduism).
Samsara Saram Bhujagendra Haram |
Sada Vasantam Hrdayaravinde
Bhavam Bhavaani Sahitam Namaami ||
संसारसारम् भुजगेन्द्रहारम् ।
सदावसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे
भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि ॥
Meaning :
Karpur Gauram : The one who is as pure as camphor (kapur).
Karuna Avatar : The avatar full of compassion.
Sansara Saram : The one who is the essence of the world.
Bhujagendra Haram: The one with the serpent king as his garland.
Sada Vasantam : Always residing.
Hridaya Arvinde: In the lotus of the heart.
Bhavam Bhavani: Oh Lord and Goddess (Sati: wife of Shiva – Parvati).
Sahitam Namami: I bow to you both.
Manglam Bhagwan Vishnu, Manglam Garuddwaj,
Manglam Pundrikakshai Manglaye Tanohari.
Sarva Mangala Maangalye, Shiveysarvaarth Saadhikey |
Sharnaye Trayambakey, Gauri Naaraayani Namostutey ||