Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
zrI annapUrNA aSTottarazata nAmstotram
asya zrI annapUrNASTottara zatanAmastotra mahAmantrasya brahmA RSiH anuSTupchandaH zrI annapUrNezvarI devatA svadhA bIjaM svAhA zaktiH OM kIlakaM mama sarvAbhISTaprasAdasiddhyarthe jape viniyogaH |
OM annapUrNA zivA devI bhImA puSTissarasvatI |
sarvajJA pArvatI durgA zarvANI zivavallabhA || 1 ||
vedavedyA mahAvidyA vidyAdAtrI vizAradA |
kumArI tripurA bAlA lakSmIzzrIrbhayahAriNI || 2 ||
bhavAnI viSNujananI brahmAdijananI tathA |
gaNezajananI zaktiH kumArajananI zubhA || 3 ||
bhogapradA bhagavatI bhaktAbhISTapradAyinI |
bhavarogaharA bhavyA zubhrA paramamaGgalA || 4 ||
bhavAnI caJcalA gaurI cArucandrakalAdharA |
vizAlAkSI vizvamAtA vizvavandyA vilAsinI || 5 ||
AryA kalyANanilayA rudrANI kamalAsanA |
zubhapradA zubhA'nantA vRttapInapayodharA || 6 ||
ambA saMhAramathanI mRDAnI sarvamaGgalA |
viSNusaMsevitA siddhA brahmANI surasevitA || 7 ||
paramAnandadA zAntiH paramAnandarUpiNI |
paramAnandajananI parAnandapradAyinI || 8 ||
paropakAraniratA paramA bhaktavatsalA |
pUrNacandrAbhavadanA pUrNacandranibhAMzukA || 9 ||
zubhalakSaNasampannA zubhAnandaguNArNavA |
zubhasaubhAgyanilayA zubhadA ca ratipriyA || 10 ||
caNDikA caNDamathanI caNDadarpanivAriNI |
mArtANDanayanA sAdhvI candrAgninayanA satI || 11 ||
puNDarIkaharA pUrNA puNyadA puNyarUpiNI |
mAyAtItA zreSThamAyA zreSThadharmAtmavanditA || 12 ||
asRSTissaGgarahitA sRSTihetu kapardinI |
vRSArUDhA zUlahastA sthitisaMhArakAriNI || 13 ||
mandasmitA skandamAtA zuddhacittA munistutA |
mahAbhagavatI dakSA dakSAdhvaravinAzinI || 14 ||
sarvArthadAtrI sAvitrI sadAzivakuTumbinI |
nityasundarasarvAGgI saccidAnandalakSaNA || 15 ||
nAmnAmaSTottarazatamambAyAH puNyakAraNam |
sarvasaubhAgyasiddhyarthaM japanIyaM prayatnataH || 16 ||
idaM japAdhikArastu prANameva tatasstutaH |
AvahantIti mantreNa pratyekaM ca yathAkramam || 17 ||
kartavyaM tarpaNaM nityaM pIThamantreti mUlavat |
tattanmantretihometi kartavyazceti mAlavat || 18 ||
etAni divyanAmAni zrutvA dhyAtvA nirantaram |
stutvA devIM ca satataM sarvAnkAmAnavApnuyAt || 19 ||
iti zrI brahmottarakhaNDe AgamaprakhyAtizivarahasye annapUrNASTottara zatanAmastotram ||
About This Stotram
Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री अन्नपूर्णा अष्टोत्तरशत नाम्स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
Goddess Annapurna is revered as the provider of food, the sustainer of life, and the embodiment of divine motherly care. This stotram, by chanting her 108 sacred names, is believed to invoke her blessings for abundance, prosperity, and freedom from hunger and want. It is a powerful tool for devotees seeking material and spiritual sustenance. The act of reciting the 108 names is a form of worship that purifies the mind, fosters devotion, and strengthens the connection with the divine mother. It is particularly significant for those facing financial difficulties or lacking basic necessities, offering solace and hope through divine grace.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Annapurna |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Ashtottara Satanama Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 19 |
| Origin | The Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the divine embodiment of nourishment and sustenance. While the exact origin text is not explicitly stated in the provided excerpt, Ashtottara Satanama Stotrams (hymns of 108 names) are a common genre in Hindu devotional literature, often found within Puranas, Tantras, or as standalone compositions. These stotrams are traditionally attributed to various sages or revered figures. The initial verse (śloka 1) is a 'nyasa' or invocation, which is standard for many Vedic and Puranic hymns, indicating its ritualistic and devotional purpose. The mention of 'Brahma Rishi', 'Anushtubh Chhanda', and 'Annapurneshwari Devata' points towards a tradition rooted in Vedic and Tantric practices. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Bestows nourishment and sustenance
- Removes hunger and poverty
- Grants prosperity and abundance
- Ensures well-being and health
- Fulfills all desires related to food and livelihood
Best Time to Recite
Morning or evening, especially during auspicious days related to Goddess Annapurna, such as Annapurna Jayanti, Navaratri, or during times of need for sustenance.
Historical Context
Ashtottara Satanama Stotrams are a significant part of Hindu devotional traditions, originating from ancient Vedic and Puranic literature. They are often compiled within larger texts or exist as independent works. The practice of chanting 108 names is deeply rooted in the concept of 'mala' (garland) and is considered highly auspicious. The specific composition of the Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram, while its exact author and date are unknown, likely emerged from a tradition where the worship of Shakti, particularly in her benevolent form as Annapurna, was prevalent. Such hymns were composed to facilitate devotion and invoke specific divine attributes. The provided excerpt indicates a formal structure with Rishi, Chhanda, and Devata, characteristic of classical Sanskrit hymns.
Alternate Names
- Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Shatanamavali
- Annapurna Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Sri Annapurna Stotram (by Adi Shankaracharya)
- Annapurnashtakam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01