Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
śrī annapūrṇā aṣṭottaraśata nāmstotram
asya śrī annapūrṇāṣṭottara śatanāmastotra mahāmantrasya brahmā ṛṣiḥ anuṣṭupchandaḥ śrī annapūrṇeśvarī devatā svadhā bījaṃ svāhā śaktiḥ oṃ kīlakaṃ mama sarvābhīṣṭaprasādasiddhyarthe jape viniyogaḥ |
oṃ annapūrṇā śivā devī bhīmā puṣṭissarasvatī |
sarvajñā pārvatī durgā śarvāṇī śivavallabhā || 1 ||
vedavedyā mahāvidyā vidyādātrī viśāradā |
kumārī tripurā bālā lakṣmīśśrīrbhayahāriṇī || 2 ||
bhavānī viṣṇujananī brahmādijananī tathā |
gaṇeśajananī śaktiḥ kumārajananī śubhā || 3 ||
bhogapradā bhagavatī bhaktābhīṣṭapradāyinī |
bhavarogaharā bhavyā śubhrā paramamaṅgalā || 4 ||
bhavānī cañcalā gaurī cārucandrakalādharā |
viśālākṣī viśvamātā viśvavandyā vilāsinī || 5 ||
āryā kalyāṇanilayā rudrāṇī kamalāsanā |
śubhapradā śubhā'nantā vṛttapīnapayodharā || 6 ||
ambā saṃhāramathanī mṛḍānī sarvamaṅgalā |
viṣṇusaṃsevitā siddhā brahmāṇī surasevitā || 7 ||
paramānandadā śāntiḥ paramānandarūpiṇī |
paramānandajananī parānandapradāyinī || 8 ||
paropakāraniratā paramā bhaktavatsalā |
pūrṇacandrābhavadanā pūrṇacandranibhāṃśukā || 9 ||
śubhalakṣaṇasampannā śubhānandaguṇārṇavā |
śubhasaubhāgyanilayā śubhadā ca ratipriyā || 10 ||
caṇḍikā caṇḍamathanī caṇḍadarpanivāriṇī |
mārtāṇḍanayanā sādhvī candrāgninayanā satī || 11 ||
puṇḍarīkaharā pūrṇā puṇyadā puṇyarūpiṇī |
māyātītā śreṣṭhamāyā śreṣṭhadharmātmavanditā || 12 ||
asṛṣṭissaṅgarahitā sṛṣṭihetu kapardinī |
vṛṣārūḍhā śūlahastā sthitisaṃhārakāriṇī || 13 ||
mandasmitā skandamātā śuddhacittā munistutā |
mahābhagavatī dakṣā dakṣādhvaravināśinī || 14 ||
sarvārthadātrī sāvitrī sadāśivakuṭumbinī |
nityasundarasarvāṅgī saccidānandalakṣaṇā || 15 ||
nāmnāmaṣṭottaraśatamambāyāḥ puṇyakāraṇam |
sarvasaubhāgyasiddhyarthaṃ japanīyaṃ prayatnataḥ || 16 ||
idaṃ japādhikārastu prāṇameva tatasstutaḥ |
āvahantīti mantreṇa pratyekaṃ ca yathākramam || 17 ||
kartavyaṃ tarpaṇaṃ nityaṃ pīṭhamantreti mūlavat |
tattanmantretihometi kartavyaśceti mālavat || 18 ||
etāni divyanāmāni śrutvā dhyātvā nirantaram |
stutvā devīṃ ca satataṃ sarvānkāmānavāpnuyāt || 19 ||
iti śrī brahmottarakhaṇḍe āgamaprakhyātiśivarahasye annapūrṇāṣṭottara śatanāmastotram ||
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