Chandra Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram
Chandra Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram
candra aSTottara zata nAma stotram
zrImAn zazadharazcandro tArAdhIzo nizAkaraH |
sudhAnidhiH sadArAdhyaH satpatiH sAdhupUjitaH || 1 ||
jitendriyo jagadyoniH jyotizcakrapravartakaH |
vikartanAnujo vIro vizvezo viduSAM patiH || 2 ||
doSAkaro duSTadUraH puSTimAn ziSTapAlakaH |
aSTamUrtipriyo'nantakaSTadArukuThArakaH || 3 ||
svaprakAzaH prakAzAtmA dyucaro devabhojanaH |
kalAdharaH kAlahetuH kAmakRtkAmadAyakaH || 4 ||
mRtyusaMhArako'martyo nityAnuSThAnadAyakaH |
kSapAkaraH kSINapApaH kSayavRddhisamanvitaH || 5 ||
jaivAtRkaH zucI zubhro jayI jayaphalapradaH |
sudhAmayaH surasvAmI bhaktanAmiSTadAyakaH || 6 ||
bhuktido muktido bhadro bhaktadAridryabhaJjakaH |
sAmagAnapriyaH sarvarakSakaH sAgarodbhavaH || 7 ||
bhayAntakRdbhaktigamyo bhavabandhavimocakaH |
jagatprakAzakiraNo jagadAnandakAraNaH || 8 ||
nissapatno nirAhAro nirvikAro nirAmayaH |
bhUcchAyA''cchAdito bhavyo bhuvanapratipAlakaH || 9 ||
sakalArtiharaH saumyajanakaH sAdhuvanditaH |
sarvAgamajJaH sarvajJo sanakAdimunistutaH || 10 ||
sitacchatradhvajopetaH sitAGgo sitabhUSaNaH |
zvetamAlyAmbaradharaH zvetagandhAnulepanaH || 11 ||
dazAzvarathasaMrUDho daNDapANiH dhanurdharaH |
kundapuSpojjvalAkAro nayanAbjasamudbhavaH || 12 ||
Atreyagotrajo'tyantavinayaH priyadAyakaH |
karuNArasasampUrNaH karkaTaprabhuravyayaH || 13 ||
caturazrAsanArUDhazcaturo divyavAhanaH |
vivasvanmaNDalAgneyavAso vasusamRddhidaH || 14 ||
mahezvarapriyo dAntaH merugotrapradakSiNaH |
grahamaNDalamadhyastho grasitArko grahAdhipaH || 15 ||
dvijarAjo dyutilako dvibhujo dvijapUjitaH |
audumbaranagAvAsa udAro rohiNIpatiH || 16 ||
nityodayo munistutyo nityAnandaphalapradaH |
sakalAhlAdanakaraH palAzasamidhapriyaH || 17 ||
evaM nakSatranAthasya nAmnAmaSTottaraM zatam ||
iti zrI candra aSTottarazatanAma stotram |
About This Stotram
Overview
The Chandra Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram is a Sanskrit stotram presenting 108 names of Chandra, the Hindu deity of the Moon. The text describes Chandra's attributes related to calmness, nourishment, and emotional well-being, and is used within both devotional worship and as an astrological remedy within the Navagraha tradition of Hindu practice.
What are the benefits of chanting Chandra Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram?
- Pacification of negative lunar astrological influences
- Promotion of mental clarity and emotional balance
- Attainment of peace, prosperity, and well-being
- Strengthening of devotion within the Navagraha worship tradition
When is the best time to recite this?
Monday (Chandra's day), Purnima (full moon), and Amavasya (new moon) are the primary recommended times for recitation. It may also be recited daily during morning or evening prayer for general well-being and mental peace.
What is the historical and traditional background?
Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotrams listing 108 names of deities are a common form of devotional literature in Hinduism, with parallels found in the Skanda Purana, Vishnu Purana, and various Agamic texts. The number 108 holds established numerological significance in Hindu tradition. The specific author and source scripture for this stotram are not known. It belongs to the body of Navagraha devotional literature that developed over centuries as Vedic astrology became integrated with temple and household worship practice.
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Related Texts
- Chandra Ashtottara Sata Namavali — the namavali format of the 108 Chandra names, structured for use in ritual worship with Om and Namah
- Chandrasekhara Ashtakam — a devotional hymn to Lord Shiva in his moon-bearing form, connecting lunar symbolism to Shaivite practice