What are some of the best slokas or stotras in Sanskrit?

The best ever I have come thru yet is below: महिषासुरमर्दिनि स्तोत्रम् : अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि. Mahishasura Mardini Stotram: Ayi Girinandini Nanditamedini. Devi Durga. Devi Durga. 1. Maa Durga - The Daughter of the Mountain and Joy of the World. Maa Durga. read more

From Kirātārjunīya (Sanskrit: किरातार्जुनीय, Of Arjuna and the Kirāta) Sanskrit kaavya by Bhāravi (a genius). The work was popular among critics, with more than 42 commentaries written on it. read more

Those of us who chose Sanskrit as an optional subject in school, can relate to the drill of memorizing shlokas along with their translation. At that time, all we cared about was mugging, without thinking much about the message they conveyed. read more

Temple Purohit » Mantras, Slokas & Stotras » Lord Vishnu Mantras & Slokas – In Sanskrit, English with Meaning, Benefits Vishnu is the preserver and upholder of dharma in Hinduism. He is the supreme self in Vaishnavism and one of the three supreme deities (trimurti) in Hinduism. read more