Sree Annapurna Stotram
Sree Annapurna Stotram
Sree Annapurna Stotram
śrī annapūrṇā stotram
nityānandakarī varābhayakarī saundarya ratnākarī
nirdhūtākhila ghora pāvanakarī pratyakṣa māheśvarī |
prāleyācala vaṃśa pāvanakarī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 1 ||
nānā ratna vicitra bhūṣaṇakari hemāmbarāḍambarī
muktāhāra vilambamāna vilasat-vakṣoja kumbhāntarī |
kāśmīrāgaru vāsitā rucikarī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 2 ||
yogānandakarī ripukṣayakarī dharmaikya niṣṭhākarī
candrārkānala bhāsamāna laharī trailokya rakṣākarī |
sarvaiśvaryakarī tapaḥ phalakarī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 3 ||
kailāsācala kandarālayakarī gaurī-hyumāśāṅkarī
kaumārī nigamārtha-gocarakarī-hyoṅkāra-bījākṣarī |
mokṣadvāra-kavāṭapāṭanakarī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 4 ||
dṛśyādṛśya-vibhūti-vāhanakarī brahmāṇḍa-bhāṇḍodarī
līlā-nāṭaka-sūtra-khelanakarī vijñāna-dīpāṅkurī |
śrīviśveśamanaḥ-prasādanakarī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 5 ||
urvīsarvajayeśvarī bhagavatī [jayakarī] mātā kṛpāsāgarī
veṇī-nīlasamāna-kuntaladharī nityānna-dāneśvarī |
sākṣānmokṣakarī sadā śubhakarī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 6 ||
ādikṣānta-samastavarṇanakarī śambhostribhāvākarī
kāśmīrā tripureśvarī trinayani viśveśvarī śarvarī |
svargadvāra-kapāṭa-pāṭanakarī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 7 ||
devī sarvavicitra-ratnarucitā dākṣāyiṇī sundarī
vāmā-svādupayodharā priyakarī saubhāgyamāheśvarī |
bhaktābhīṣṭakarī sadā śubhakarī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 8 ||
candrārkānala-koṭikoṭi-sadṛśī candrāṃśu-bimbādharī
candrārkāgni-samāna-kuṇḍala-dharī candrārka-varṇeśvarī
mālā-pustaka-pāśasāṅkuśadharī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 9 ||
kṣatratrāṇakarī mahābhayakarī mātā kṛpāsāgarī
sarvānandakarī sadā śivakarī viśveśvarī śrīdharī |
dakṣākrandakarī nirāmayakarī kāśīpurādhīśvarī
bhikṣāṃ dehi kṛpāvalambanakarī mātānnapūrṇeśvarī || 10 ||
annapūrṇe sadāpūrṇe śaṅkara-prāṇavallabhe |
jñāna-vairāgya-siddhyarthaṃ bhikṣāṃ dehi ca pārvatī || 11 ||
mātā ca pārvatīdevī pitādevo maheśvaraḥ |
bāndhavā: śivabhaktāśca svadeśo bhuvanatrayam || 12 ||
sarva-maṅgala-māṅgalye śive sarvārtha-sādhike |
śaraṇye tryambake gauri nārāyaṇi namo'stu te || 13 ||
iti śrīmatparamahaṃsaparivrājakācāryasya śrīgovindabhagavatpūjyapādaśiṣyasya śrīmacchaṅkarabhagavataḥ kṛtau annapūrṇā stotram |
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