Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Annapurna Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
shrI annapUrNA aShTottarashata nAmstotram
asya shrI annapUrNAShTottara shatanAmastotra mahAmantrasya brahmA RRiShiH anuShTupChandaH shrI annapUrNeshvarI devatA svadhA bIjaM svAhA shaktiH OM kIlakaM mama sarvAbhIShTaprasAdasiddhyarthe jape viniyogaH |
OM annapUrNA shivA devI bhImA puShTissarasvatI |
sarvaj~nA pArvatI durgA sharvANI shivavallabhA || 1 ||
vedavedyA mahAvidyA vidyAdAtrI vishAradA |
kumArI tripurA bAlA lakShmIshshrIrbhayahAriNI || 2 ||
bhavAnI viShNujananI brahmAdijananI tathA |
gaNeshajananI shaktiH kumArajananI shubhA || 3 ||
bhogapradA bhagavatI bhaktAbhIShTapradAyinI |
bhavarogaharA bhavyA shubhrA paramama~NgalA || 4 ||
bhavAnI cha~nchalA gaurI chAruchandrakalAdharA |
vishAlAkShI vishvamAtA vishvavandyA vilAsinI || 5 ||
AryA kalyANanilayA rudrANI kamalAsanA |
shubhapradA shubhA.anantA vRRittapInapayodharA || 6 ||
ambA saMhAramathanI mRRiDAnI sarvama~NgalA |
viShNusaMsevitA siddhA brahmANI surasevitA || 7 ||
paramAnandadA shAntiH paramAnandarUpiNI |
paramAnandajananI parAnandapradAyinI || 8 ||
paropakAraniratA paramA bhaktavatsalA |
pUrNachandrAbhavadanA pUrNachandranibhAMshukA || 9 ||
shubhalakShaNasampannA shubhAnandaguNArNavA |
shubhasaubhAgyanilayA shubhadA cha ratipriyA || 10 ||
chaNDikA chaNDamathanI chaNDadarpanivAriNI |
mArtANDanayanA sAdhvI chandrAgninayanA satI || 11 ||
puNDarIkaharA pUrNA puNyadA puNyarUpiNI |
mAyAtItA shreShThamAyA shreShThadharmAtmavanditA || 12 ||
asRRiShTissa~NgarahitA sRRiShTihetu kapardinI |
vRRiShArUDhA shUlahastA sthitisaMhArakAriNI || 13 ||
mandasmitA skandamAtA shuddhachittA munistutA |
mahAbhagavatI dakShA dakShAdhvaravinAshinI || 14 ||
sarvArthadAtrI sAvitrI sadAshivakuTumbinI |
nityasundarasarvA~NgI sachchidAnandalakShaNA || 15 ||
nAmnAmaShTottarashatamambAyAH puNyakAraNam |
sarvasaubhAgyasiddhyarthaM japanIyaM prayatnataH || 16 ||
idaM japAdhikArastu prANameva tatasstutaH |
AvahantIti mantreNa pratyekaM cha yathAkramam || 17 ||
kartavyaM tarpaNaM nityaM pIThamantreti mUlavat |
tattanmantretihometi kartavyashcheti mAlavat || 18 ||
etAni divyanAmAni shrutvA dhyAtvA nirantaram |
stutvA devIM cha satataM sarvAnkAmAnavApnuyAt || 19 ||
iti shrI brahmottarakhaNDe AgamaprakhyAtishivarahasye annapUrNAShTottara shatanAmastotram ||
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