Sri Aadya Kali Stotram
Sri Aadya Kali Stotram
श्री आद्य काली स्तोत्रं
ब्रह्मोवाच
शृणु वत्स प्रवक्ष्यामि आद्यास्तोत्रं महाफलम् ।
यः पठेत् सततं भक्त्या स एव विष्णुवल्लभः ॥ 1 ॥
मृत्युर्व्याधिभयं तस्य नास्ति किञ्चित् कलौ युगे ।
अपुत्रा लभते पुत्रं त्रिपक्षं श्रवणं यदि ॥ 2 ॥
द्वौ मासौ बन्धनान्मुक्ति विप्रवक्त्रात् श्रुतं यदि ।
मृतवत्सा जीववत्सा षण्मासं श्रवणं यदि ॥ 3 ॥
नौकायां सङ्कटे युद्धे पठनाज्जयमाप्नुयात् ।
लिखित्वा स्थापयेद्गेहे नाग्निचौरभयं क्वचित् ॥ 4 ॥
राजस्थाने जयी नित्यं प्रसन्नाः सर्वदेवता ।
ॐ ह्रीम् ।
ब्रह्माणी ब्रह्मलोके च वैकुण्ठे सर्वमङ्गला ॥ 5 ॥
इन्द्राणी अमरावत्यामम्बिका वरुणालये ।
यमालये कालरूपा कुबेरभवने शुभा ॥ 6 ॥
महानन्दाग्निकोणे च वायव्यां मृगवाहिनी ।
नैरृत्यां रक्तदन्ता च ऐशान्यां शूलधारिणी ॥ 7 ॥
पाताले वैष्णवीरूपा सिंहले देवमोहिनी ।
सुरसा च मणिद्विपे लङ्कायां भद्रकालिका ॥ 8 ॥
रामेश्वरी सेतुबन्धे विमला पुरुषोत्तमे ।
विरजा औड्रदेशे च कामाक्ष्या नीलपर्वते ॥ 9 ॥
कालिका वङ्गदेशे च अयोध्यायां महेश्वरी ।
वाराणस्यामन्नपूर्णा गयाक्षेत्रे गयेश्वरी ॥ 10 ॥
कुरुक्षेत्रे भद्रकाली व्रजे कात्यायनी परा ।
द्वारकायां महामाया मथुरायां महेश्वरी ॥ 11 ॥
क्षुधा त्वं सर्वभूतानां वेला त्वं सागरस्य च ।
नवमी शुक्लपक्षस्य कृष्णस्यैकादशी परा ॥ 12 ॥
दक्षसा दुहिता देवी दक्षयज्ञविनाशिनी ।
रामस्य जानकी त्वं हि रावणध्वंसकारिणी ॥ 13 ॥
चण्डमुण्डवधे देवी रक्तबीजविनाशिनी ।
निशुम्भशुम्भमथिनी मधुकैटभघातिनी ॥ 14 ॥
विष्णुभक्तिप्रदा दुर्गा सुखदा मोक्षदा सदा ।
आद्यास्तवमिमं पुण्यं यः पठेत् सततं नरः ॥ 15 ॥
सर्वज्वरभयं न स्यात् सर्वव्याधिविनाशनम् ।
कोटितीर्थफलं तस्य लभते नात्र संशयः ॥ 16 ॥
जया मे चाग्रतः पातु विजया पातु पृष्ठतः ।
नारायणी शीर्षदेशे सर्वाङ्गे सिंहवाहिनी ॥ 17 ॥
शिवदूती उग्रचण्डा प्रत्यङ्गे परमेश्वरी ।
विशालाक्षी महामाया कौमारी शङ्खिनी शिवा ॥ 18 ॥
चक्रिणी जयदात्री च रणमत्ता रणप्रिया ।
दुर्गा जयन्ती काली च भद्रकाली महोदरी ॥ 19 ॥
नारसिंही च वाराही सिद्धिदात्री सुखप्रदा ।
भयङ्करी महारौद्री महाभयविनाशिनी ॥ 20 ॥
इति श्रीब्रह्मयामले ब्रह्मनारदसंवादे श्री आद्या स्तोत्रम् ॥
About This Stotram
Sri Aadya Kali Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री आद्य काली स्तोत्रं
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Aadya Kali Stotram is considered highly potent and auspicious, offering spiritual benefits to its reciter. The name 'Aadya' signifies the primordial, the first, the original Goddess, identifying Kali in her fundamental and supreme form. Reciting this stotram is believed to bestow divine protection, particularly in the challenging Kali Yuga, warding off existential fears like death and illness. Its efficacy is highlighted by specific boons, such as the granting of progeny and liberation from bondage, emphasizing its power to transform the devotee's circumstances. The stotram's narrative structure, with Brahma as the narrator, lends it scriptural authority and spiritual depth, positioning it as a sacred hymn for invoking the blessings of the Divine Mother in her most ancient and powerful aspect.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Kali |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 20 |
| Origin | The origin of the Sri Aadya Kali Stotram is not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. However, the introductory verse 'ब्रह्मोवाच' (Brahma uvacha) indicates that Lord Brahma is narrating this stotram to his disciple (वत्स - Vatsa, meaning son or disciple). This suggests it might be part of a larger Puranic or Tantric text where Brahma imparts spiritual knowledge. Without further textual evidence, its specific scriptural source remains uncertain. It is presented as a 'Mahaphalam' (great fruit), implying significant spiritual merit. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attains the favor of Vishnu (Vishnuvallabha)
- Freedom from fear of death and disease in Kali Yuga
- Childless individuals gain a son
- Gaining freedom from bondage within two months if heard from a Brahmin's mouth
- (Implied) Fulfillment of desires due to its 'Mahaphalam' nature
Best Time to Recite
While not explicitly stated, stotrams are generally recommended for recitation during Brahma Muhurta (early morning before sunrise), during evening Sandhya, or on auspicious days and festivals dedicated to Goddess Kali, such as Kali Puja, Amavasya (new moon), and Navaratri.
Historical Context
The stotram is presented as a dialogue initiated by Lord Brahma, suggesting a tradition of oral transmission of sacred knowledge from divine beings to sages and disciples. The mention of 'Kali Yuga' places its conceptualization within the framework of Hindu cosmology, acknowledging the challenges of the current age. The author is unknown, which is common for many ancient stotrams that have been passed down through generations, often attributed to divine inspiration or compiled by anonymous sages. The provided text indicates a compilation by 'Vedic Tithi', a platform for spiritual and devotional literature, suggesting its preservation and dissemination in modern times.
Alternate Names
- Aadya Kali Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Maha Kali Stotram
- Kali Ashtakam
- Dakshina Kali Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01