11 August, 2014
10 August, 2014
Grandpa at the temple
Last year we took my Grandpa to his ancestral village after ages. He was delighted and in absolutely gay spirits. This is a pencil study I did of a photo of him sitting in his ancestral temple.. I plan to do a watercolor of this.
09 August, 2014
08 August, 2014
lakshmi-mysore style
928_Varamahalakshmi
Today we seek Varamahalaksmi's blessings.
A small prayer to Lakshmi:
महालक्ष्मि अष्टकं :
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते ।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥१॥
Namastestu Mahaa-Maaye Shrii-Piitthe Sura-Puujite |
Shangkha-Cakra-Gadaa-Haste Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||1||
1.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) Salutations to the Mahamaya (the Great Enchantress), Who is Worshipped by the Devas in Sri Pitha (Her Abode).
1.2: Who has the Conch, Disc and Mace in Her Hands; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
A small prayer to Lakshmi:
महालक्ष्मि अष्टकं :
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam:
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते ।
शङ्खचक्रगदाहस्ते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥१॥
Namastestu Mahaa-Maaye Shrii-Piitthe Sura-Puujite |
Shangkha-Cakra-Gadaa-Haste Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||1||
1.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) Salutations to the Mahamaya (the Great Enchantress), Who is Worshipped by the Devas in Sri Pitha (Her Abode).
1.2: Who has the Conch, Disc and Mace in Her Hands; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
नमस्ते गरुडारूढे कोलासुरभयंकरि ।
सर्वपापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥२॥
Namaste Garudda-Aaruuddhe Kola-Aasura-Bhayamkari |
Sarva-Paapa-Hare Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||2||
2.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) Salutations to the One Who Rides the Garuda, Who is the Terror to Kolasura,
2.2: The Devi who Removes All Sins; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
सर्वपापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥२॥
Namaste Garudda-Aaruuddhe Kola-Aasura-Bhayamkari |
Sarva-Paapa-Hare Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||2||
2.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) Salutations to the One Who Rides the Garuda, Who is the Terror to Kolasura,
2.2: The Devi who Removes All Sins; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
सर्वज्ञे सर्ववरदे सर्वदुष्टभयंकरि ।
सर्वदुःखहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥३॥
Sarvajnye Sarva-Varade Sarva-Dusstta-Bhayamkari |
Sarva-Duhkha-Hare Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||3||
3.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) Who is All-Knowing, Who is the Giver of All Boons, Who is the Terror to Allthe Wicked,
3.2: The Devi who Removes All Sorrows; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
सर्वदुःखहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥३॥
Sarvajnye Sarva-Varade Sarva-Dusstta-Bhayamkari |
Sarva-Duhkha-Hare Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||3||
3.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) Who is All-Knowing, Who is the Giver of All Boons, Who is the Terror to Allthe Wicked,
3.2: The Devi who Removes All Sorrows; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
सिद्धिबुद्धिप्रदे देवि भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदायिनि ।
मन्त्रमूर्ते सदा देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥४॥
Siddhi-Buddhi-Prade Devi Bhukti-Mukti-Pradaayini |
Mantra-Muurte Sadaa Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||4||
4.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) The Devi who Gives Success and Intelligence and Gives Wordly Enjoymentand Liberation,
4.2: The Devi who Always abides as the Embodiment of Mantra; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
आद्यन्तरहिते देवि आद्यशक्तिमहेश्वरि ।
योगजे योगसम्भूते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥५॥
Aady-Anta-Rahite Devi Aadya-Shakti-Maheshvari |
Yogaje Yoga-Sambhuute Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||5||
5.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) The Devi who is Without Beginning and End, Who is the Primal Energy, and the Great Goddess,
5.2: Who is Born of Yoga, Who is United with Yoga; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
मन्त्रमूर्ते सदा देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥४॥
Siddhi-Buddhi-Prade Devi Bhukti-Mukti-Pradaayini |
Mantra-Muurte Sadaa Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||4||
4.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) The Devi who Gives Success and Intelligence and Gives Wordly Enjoymentand Liberation,
4.2: The Devi who Always abides as the Embodiment of Mantra; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
आद्यन्तरहिते देवि आद्यशक्तिमहेश्वरि ।
योगजे योगसम्भूते महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥५॥
Aady-Anta-Rahite Devi Aadya-Shakti-Maheshvari |
Yogaje Yoga-Sambhuute Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||5||
5.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) The Devi who is Without Beginning and End, Who is the Primal Energy, and the Great Goddess,
5.2: Who is Born of Yoga, Who is United with Yoga; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
स्थूलसूक्ष्ममहारौद्रे महाशक्तिमहोदरे ।
महापापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥६॥
Sthuula-Suukssma-Mahaaroudre Mahaa-Shakti-Mahodare |
Mahaa-Paapa-Hare Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||6||
6.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) Who is both Gross and Subtle and Most Terrible, Who is With Great Powerand Prosperity,
6.2: The Devi who Removes All Sins; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
महापापहरे देवि महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥६॥
Sthuula-Suukssma-Mahaaroudre Mahaa-Shakti-Mahodare |
Mahaa-Paapa-Hare Devi Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||6||
6.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) Who is both Gross and Subtle and Most Terrible, Who is With Great Powerand Prosperity,
6.2: The Devi who Removes All Sins; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
पद्मासनस्थिते देवि परब्रह्मस्वरूपिणि ।
परमेशि जगन्मातर्महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥७॥
Padma-Aasana-Sthite Devi Para-Brahma-Svaruupinni |
Parameshi Jagan-Maatar-Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||7||
7.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) The Devi Who is Seated on a Lotus, Who is of the Nature of Supreme Brahman,
7.2: Who is the Supreme Lord and the Mother of the Universe; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
परमेशि जगन्मातर्महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥७॥
Padma-Aasana-Sthite Devi Para-Brahma-Svaruupinni |
Parameshi Jagan-Maatar-Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||7||
7.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) The Devi Who is Seated on a Lotus, Who is of the Nature of Supreme Brahman,
7.2: Who is the Supreme Lord and the Mother of the Universe; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
श्वेताम्बरधरे देवि नानालङ्कारभूषिते ।
जगत्स्थिते जगन्मातर्महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥८॥
Shveta-Ambara-Dhare Devi Naana-Alangkaara-Bhuussite |
Jagatsthite Jagan-Maatar-Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||8||
8.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) The Devi who is Dressed in White Garments, Who is Adorned with Various Ornaments,
8.2: Who Abides in this Universe and is the Mother of the Universe; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
जगत्स्थिते जगन्मातर्महालक्ष्मि नमोऽस्तुते ॥८॥
Shveta-Ambara-Dhare Devi Naana-Alangkaara-Bhuussite |
Jagatsthite Jagan-Maatar-Mahaalakssmi Namostute ||8||
8.1: (Salutations to Devi Mahalakshmi) The Devi who is Dressed in White Garments, Who is Adorned with Various Ornaments,
8.2: Who Abides in this Universe and is the Mother of the Universe; Salutations to that Mahalakshmi.
महालक्ष्म्यष्टकं स्तोत्रं यः पठेद्भक्तिमान्नरः ।
सर्वसिद्धिमवाप्नोति राज्यं प्राप्नोति सर्वदा ॥९॥
Mahaalakssmy-Assttakam Stotram Yah Patthed-Bhaktimaan-Narah |
Sarva-Siddhim-Avaapnoti Raajyam Praapnoti Sarvadaa ||9||
9.1: Whoever recites this Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotram with Devotion, ...
9.2: ... Will attain all Success and Prosperity, always.
सर्वसिद्धिमवाप्नोति राज्यं प्राप्नोति सर्वदा ॥९॥
Mahaalakssmy-Assttakam Stotram Yah Patthed-Bhaktimaan-Narah |
Sarva-Siddhim-Avaapnoti Raajyam Praapnoti Sarvadaa ||9||
9.1: Whoever recites this Mahalakshmi Ashtakam Stotram with Devotion, ...
9.2: ... Will attain all Success and Prosperity, always.
एककाले पठेन्नित्यं महापापविनाशनम् ।
द्विकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं धनधान्यसमन्वितः ॥१०॥
Eka-Kaale Patthen-Nityam Mahaa-Paapa-Vinaashanam |
Dvi-Kaalam Yah Patthen-Nityam Dhana-Dhaanya-Samanvitah ||10||
10.1: Reciting this Once Every Day will Destroy Great Sins,
10.2: Reciting this Twice Every Day will bestow one with Wealth and Foodgrains.
द्विकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं धनधान्यसमन्वितः ॥१०॥
Eka-Kaale Patthen-Nityam Mahaa-Paapa-Vinaashanam |
Dvi-Kaalam Yah Patthen-Nityam Dhana-Dhaanya-Samanvitah ||10||
10.1: Reciting this Once Every Day will Destroy Great Sins,
10.2: Reciting this Twice Every Day will bestow one with Wealth and Foodgrains.
त्रिकालं यः पठेन्नित्यं महाशत्रुविनाशनम् ।
महालक्ष्मिर्भवेन्नित्यं प्रसन्ना वरदा शुभा ॥११॥
Tri-Kaalam Yah Patthen-Nityam Mahaa-Shatru-Vinaashanam |
Mahaalakssmir-Bhaven-Nityam Prasannaa Varadaa Shubhaa ||11||
11.1: Reciting this Thrice Everyday will Destroy Great Enemies, ...
11.2: ... And Devi Mahalakshmi will be Pleased with him and extend Her Boon-Giving Grace and Auspicious presence.
महालक्ष्मिर्भवेन्नित्यं प्रसन्ना वरदा शुभा ॥११॥
Tri-Kaalam Yah Patthen-Nityam Mahaa-Shatru-Vinaashanam |
Mahaalakssmir-Bhaven-Nityam Prasannaa Varadaa Shubhaa ||11||
11.1: Reciting this Thrice Everyday will Destroy Great Enemies, ...
11.2: ... And Devi Mahalakshmi will be Pleased with him and extend Her Boon-Giving Grace and Auspicious presence.
07 August, 2014
Pran saheb
pran saheb must be laughing out loud in heaven
drawing more funnies around Chacha and Sabu (and others...)
927_ Pran Kumar Sharma
We lost the creator of Chacha Chaudhary. Today's topic is Pran Kumar Sharma
CDC 4:
The entries to be posted on 10th August.
Let us recreate our favourite art work from the artiste who inspires us.
CDC 4:
The entries to be posted on 10th August.
Let us recreate our favourite art work from the artiste who inspires us.
06 August, 2014
hello there
05 August, 2014
04 August, 2014
03 August, 2014
02 August, 2014
922_comic charecter
Today we draw our favourite comic character.
It takes 10 mins to draw for CD.
Scribble, doodle, draw, paint or just write!
Where to find 10 minutes?
While commuting in a auto, bus, car or two wheeler (unless you are driving, then I pity the people on the road in front of you)
While watching TV (ah the soap opera, just draw it!)
While eating breakfast, lunch or dinner.
While smoking.
While drinking tea, kapi or juice (even the fermented juice, you might get more creative)
While waiting for your food to cook, the cook to cook your food, the doctor, boss, girl friend, boy friend, friend, waiting for the wait to be over or the post man (ok nobody waits for him any more)
In the boring meeting.
While sitting on the pot! (this is where you get all those creative ideas!)
Stop the excuse, go draw!
It takes 10 mins to draw for CD.
Scribble, doodle, draw, paint or just write!
Where to find 10 minutes?
While commuting in a auto, bus, car or two wheeler (unless you are driving, then I pity the people on the road in front of you)
While watching TV (ah the soap opera, just draw it!)
While eating breakfast, lunch or dinner.
While smoking.
While drinking tea, kapi or juice (even the fermented juice, you might get more creative)
While waiting for your food to cook, the cook to cook your food, the doctor, boss, girl friend, boy friend, friend, waiting for the wait to be over or the post man (ok nobody waits for him any more)
In the boring meeting.
While sitting on the pot! (this is where you get all those creative ideas!)
Stop the excuse, go draw!
01 August, 2014
31 July, 2014
920_Dark green
Today's topic is Dark green.
CDC3
The entries are to be posted on Sunday, 03-08-2014.
The 3rd challenge is:
Moon has inspired artistes for ages. So let us get inspired from the moon & draw it!
CDC3
The entries are to be posted on Sunday, 03-08-2014.
The 3rd challenge is:
Moon has inspired artistes for ages. So let us get inspired from the moon & draw it!
30 July, 2014
29 July, 2014
28 July, 2014
27 July, 2014
26 July, 2014
25 July, 2014
24 July, 2014
23 July, 2014
22 July, 2014
911_kindness
Today's topic is kindness.
Here is a story about kindness:
A Glass of Milk
One day, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door to pay his way through school, found he had only one thin dime left, and he was hungry.He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door.
Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water! She thought he looked hungry so brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it so slowly, and then asked, How much do I owe you?"
You don't owe me anything," she replied. "Mother has taught us never to accept pay for a kindness."
He said ... "Then I thank you from my heart."
As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger physically, but his faith in God and man was strong also. He had been ready to give up and quit.
Many year's later that same young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where they called in specialists to study her rare disease.
Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light filled his eyes.
Immediately he rose and went down the hall of the hospital to her room.
Dressed in his doctor's gown he went in to see her. He recognized her at once.
He went back to the consultation room determined to do his best to save her life. From that day he gave special attention to her case.
After a long struggle, the battle was won.
Dr. Kelly requested the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it, then wrote something on the edge, and the bill was sent to her room. She feared to open it, for she was sure it would take the rest of her life to pay for it all. Finally she looked, and something caught her attention on the side of the bill. She read these words ...
"Paid in full with one glass of milk"
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly.
21 July, 2014
20 July, 2014
19 July, 2014
18 July, 2014
907_Nelson Mandela
Today's topic is Nelson Mandela.
The Chumma Draw Challenge 1. Aka CDC1
The challenge will be posted every Thursday or Friday, to be worked on the weekend & posted on Sunday the 20th July 2014.
The first challenge is:
We live on this Earth. We belong to this Earth, so draw your view of the Earth!
The Chumma Draw Challenge 1. Aka CDC1
The challenge will be posted every Thursday or Friday, to be worked on the weekend & posted on Sunday the 20th July 2014.
The first challenge is:
We live on this Earth. We belong to this Earth, so draw your view of the Earth!
17 July, 2014
Manor burn
A simple pencil drawing with added effects using AutoDesk's PixLr express app in mobile. So much fun.
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