Sree Annapurna Stotram
Sree Annapurna Stotram
श्री अन्नपूर्णा स्तोत्रम्
नित्यानन्दकरी वराभयकरी सौन्दर्य रत्नाकरी
निर्धूताखिल घोर पावनकरी प्रत्यक्ष माहेश्वरी ।
प्रालेयाचल वंश पावनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 1 ॥
नाना रत्न विचित्र भूषणकरि हेमाम्बराडम्बरी
मुक्ताहार विलम्बमान विलसत्-वक्षोज कुम्भान्तरी ।
काश्मीरागरु वासिता रुचिकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 2 ॥
योगानन्दकरी रिपुक्षयकरी धर्मैक्य निष्ठाकरी
चन्द्रार्कानल भासमान लहरी त्रैलोक्य रक्षाकरी ।
सर्वैश्वर्यकरी तपः फलकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 3 ॥
कैलासाचल कन्दरालयकरी गौरी-ह्युमाशाङ्करी
कौमारी निगमार्थ-गोचरकरी-ह्योङ्कार-बीजाक्षरी ।
मोक्षद्वार-कवाटपाटनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 4 ॥
दृश्यादृश्य-विभूति-वाहनकरी ब्रह्माण्ड-भाण्डोदरी
लीला-नाटक-सूत्र-खेलनकरी विज्ञान-दीपाङ्कुरी ।
श्रीविश्वेशमनः-प्रसादनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 5 ॥
उर्वीसर्वजयेश्वरी भगवती [जयकरी] माता कृपासागरी
वेणी-नीलसमान-कुन्तलधरी नित्यान्न-दानेश्वरी ।
साक्षान्मोक्षकरी सदा शुभकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 6 ॥
आदिक्षान्त-समस्तवर्णनकरी शम्भोस्त्रिभावाकरी
काश्मीरा त्रिपुरेश्वरी त्रिनयनि विश्वेश्वरी शर्वरी ।
स्वर्गद्वार-कपाट-पाटनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 7 ॥
देवी सर्वविचित्र-रत्नरुचिता दाक्षायिणी सुन्दरी
वामा-स्वादुपयोधरा प्रियकरी सौभाग्यमाहेश्वरी ।
भक्ताभीष्टकरी सदा शुभकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 8 ॥
चन्द्रार्कानल-कोटिकोटि-सदृशी चन्द्रांशु-बिम्बाधरी
चन्द्रार्काग्नि-समान-कुण्डल-धरी चन्द्रार्क-वर्णेश्वरी
माला-पुस्तक-पाशसाङ्कुशधरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 9 ॥
क्षत्रत्राणकरी महाभयकरी माता कृपासागरी
सर्वानन्दकरी सदा शिवकरी विश्वेश्वरी श्रीधरी ।
दक्षाक्रन्दकरी निरामयकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥ 10 ॥
अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शङ्कर-प्राणवल्लभे ।
ज्ञान-वैराग्य-सिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वती ॥ 11 ॥
माता च पार्वतीदेवी पितादेवो महेश्वरः ।
बान्धवा: शिवभक्ताश्च स्वदेशो भुवनत्रयम् ॥ 12 ॥
सर्व-मङ्गल-माङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थ-साधिके ।
शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥ 13 ॥
इति श्रीमत्परमहंसपरिव्राजकाचार्यस्य श्रीगोविन्दभगवत्पूज्यपादशिष्यस्य श्रीमच्छङ्करभगवतः कृतौ अन्नपूर्णा स्तोत्रम् ।
About This Stotram
Sree Annapurna Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री अन्नपूर्णा स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sree Annapurna Stotram holds immense spiritual significance as it is dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the embodiment of nourishment, sustenance, and maternal care. Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke the blessings of the Divine Mother, ensuring that the devotee never experiences hunger or lack. Beyond material sustenance, it is also understood to provide spiritual nourishment, leading to inner peace and contentment. The stotram emphasizes the Goddess's role as the provider of all needs, both worldly and spiritual, and her compassionate nature. Its recitation is a way to connect with the nurturing aspect of the Divine Feminine and to cultivate gratitude for the abundance in life. The mention of Kashi (Varanasi) in the stotram further highlights its connection to a sacred pilgrimage site where Annapurna is especially revered.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Annapurna |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 13 |
| Origin | The Sree Annapurna Stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the divine mother who provides food and sustenance. While its exact scriptural origin is not definitively stated in the provided information, it is widely considered to be a part of the Puranic literature or a standalone devotional composition. Goddess Annapurna is a prominent deity in Hinduism, particularly revered in Varanasi, where she is worshipped as the presiding deity of the city and the provider of nourishment. The stotram likely emerged from the devotional traditions that venerate her, aiming to invoke her blessings for food, prosperity, and spiritual fulfillment. Its composition is generally attributed to the tradition of devotional hymnology that flourished in ancient and medieval India. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes hunger and poverty
- Bestows food and sustenance
- Grants prosperity and wealth
- Provides nourishment for body and soul
- Invokes divine mother's grace and protection
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, during meals, festivals related to food and harvest (e.g., Annakuta), and anytime one seeks blessings for sustenance and prosperity.
Historical Context
The Sree Annapurna Stotram is a devotional hymn that likely originated from the rich tradition of Sanskrit devotional literature in India. While the exact date and author are unknown, such stotrams often emerged during periods of intense Bhakti (devotional) movements. Goddess Annapurna is a significant deity, particularly in Varanasi, where she is considered the presiding goddess and the ultimate provider of food. The stotram's verses, as seen in the provided excerpt, are composed in classical Sanskrit, reflecting a sophisticated literary and spiritual tradition. The mention of 'Kashi puraadheeshwari' (Queen of Kashi) firmly places its devotional focus within the context of Varanasi's religious landscape. Such hymns were composed to facilitate devotion and to seek the blessings of the chosen deity for various aspects of life, including material well-being and spiritual growth. The number of verses (13) is a common structure for many stotrams.
Alternate Names
- Annapurna Stotram
- Annapurnashtakam
Related Stotrams
- Annapurna Kavacham
- Annapurna Sahasranamam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01