Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
श्री भद्रकाली अष्टोत्तर शत नामा स्तोत्रं
श्रीनन्दिकेश्वर उवाच
भद्रकालीमहं वन्दे वीरभद्रसतीं शिवाम् ।
सुताम्रार्चितपादाब्जं सुखसौभाग्यदायिनीम् ॥ 1 ॥
अथ स्तोत्रम्
भद्रकाली कामरूपा महाविद्या यशस्विनी ।
महाश्रया महाभागा दक्षयागविभेदिनी ॥ 2 ॥
रुद्रकोपसमुद्भूता भद्रा मुद्रा शिवङ्करी ।
चन्द्रिका चन्द्रवदना रोषताम्राक्षशोभिनी ॥ 3 ॥
इन्द्रादिदमनी शान्ता चन्द्रलेखाविभूषिता ।
भक्तार्तिहारिणी मुक्ता चण्डिकानन्ददायिनी ॥ 4 ॥
सौदामिनी सुधामूर्तिः दिव्यालङ्कारभूषिता ।
सुवासिनी सुनासा च त्रिकालज्ञा धुरन्धरा ॥ 5 ॥
सर्वज्ञा सर्वलोकेशी देवयोनिरयोनिजा ।
निर्गुणा निरहङ्कारा लोककल्याणकारिणी ॥ 6 ॥
सर्वलोकप्रिया गौरी सर्वगर्वविमर्दिनी ।
तेजोवती महामाता कोटिसूर्यसमप्रभा ॥ 7 ॥
वीरभद्रकृतानन्दभोगिनी वीरसेविता ।
नारदादिमुनिस्तुत्या नित्या सत्या तपस्विनी ॥ 8 ॥
ज्ञानरूपा कलातीता भक्ताभीष्टफलप्रदा ।
कैलासनिलया शुभ्रा क्षमा श्रीः सर्वमङ्गला ॥ 9 ॥
सिद्धविद्या महाशक्तिः कामिनी पद्मलोचना ।
देवप्रिया दैत्यहन्त्री दक्षगर्वापहारिणी ॥ 10 ॥
शिवशासनकर्त्री च शैवानन्दविधायिनी ।
भवपाशनिहन्त्री च सवनाङ्गसुकारिणी ॥ 11 ॥
लम्बोदरी महाकाली भीषणास्या सुरेश्वरी ।
महानिद्रा योगनिद्रा प्रज्ञा वार्ता क्रियावती ॥ 12 ॥
पुत्रपौत्रप्रदा साध्वी सेनायुद्धसुकाङ्क्षिणी ।
इच्छा शम्भोः कृपासिन्धुः चण्डी चण्डपराक्रमा ॥ 13 ॥
शोभा भगवती माया दुर्गा नीला मनोगतिः ।
खेचरी खड्गिनी चक्रहस्ता शूलविधारिणी ॥ 14 ॥
सुबाणा शक्तिहस्ता च पादसञ्चारिणी परा ।
तपःसिद्धिप्रदा देवी वीरभद्रसहायिनी ॥ 15 ॥
धनधान्यकरी विश्वा मनोमालिन्यहारिणी ।
सुनक्षत्रोद्भवकरी वंशवृद्धिप्रदायिनी ॥ 16 ॥
ब्रह्मादिसुरसंसेव्या शाङ्करी प्रियभाषिणी ।
भूतप्रेतपिशाचादिहारिणी सुमनस्विनी ॥ 17 ॥
पुण्यक्षेत्रकृतावासा प्रत्यक्षपरमेश्वरी ।
एवं नाम्नां भद्रकाल्याः शतमष्टोत्तरं विदुः ॥ 18 ॥
पुण्यं यशो दीर्घमायुः पुत्रपौत्रं धनं बहु ।
ददाति देवी तस्याशु यः पठेत् स्तोत्रमुत्तमम् ॥ 19 ॥
भौमवारे भृगौ चैव पौर्णमास्यां विशेषतः ।
प्रातः स्नात्वा नित्यकर्म विधाय च सुभक्तिमान् ॥ 20 ॥
वीरभद्रालये भद्रां सम्पूज्य सुरसेविताम् ।
पठेत् स्तोत्रमिदं दिव्यं नाना भोगप्रदं शुभम् ॥ 21 ॥
अभीष्टसिद्धिं प्राप्नोति शीघ्रं विद्वान् परन्तप ।
अथवा स्वगृहे वीरभद्रपत्नीं समर्चयेत् ॥ 22 ॥
स्तोत्रेणानेन विधिवत् सर्वान् कामानवाप्नुयात् ।
रोगा नश्यन्ति तस्याशु योगसिद्धिं च विन्दति ॥ 23 ॥
सनत्कुमारभक्तानामिदं स्तोत्रं प्रबोधय ।
रहस्यं सारभूतं च सर्वज्ञः सम्भविष्यसि ॥ 24 ॥
इति श्रीभद्रकाल्यष्टोत्तरशतनाम स्तोत्रम् ।
About This Stotram
Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री भद्रकाली अष्टोत्तर शत नामा स्तोत्रं
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, a fierce and benevolent form of the Divine Mother. The name 'Bhadrakali' itself signifies auspiciousness and welfare, despite her fearsome appearance. This stotram, by chanting her 108 sacred names, aims to invoke her blessings for protection, prosperity, and spiritual growth. The names often describe her cosmic powers, her role in destroying evil, and her compassionate nature towards her devotees. Reciting this stotram is believed to purify the mind, remove obstacles, and foster a deep connection with the Divine Mother, leading to liberation and fulfillment. The stotram highlights her association with Shiva (as Veerabhadra's consort) and her role in significant Puranic events like the destruction of Daksha's sacrifice, emphasizing her cosmic importance and fierce protective energy.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Bhadrakali |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Ashtottara Satanama Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 24 |
| Origin | The origin of the Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram is not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, the introductory verse indicates that it is being narrated by Nandi Keshvara (नन्दिकेश्वर उवाच), a prominent sage and disciple of Lord Shiva, often associated with Puranic narratives. This suggests that the stotram might originate from a Puranic text or a tradition closely linked to Shaivism and the worship of Shakti. The mention of 'Daksha Yaga Vibhedini' (दक्षयागविभेदिनी - destroyer of Daksha's sacrifice) points to the Puranic story of Daksha's sacrifice and Goddess Sati's transformation into Kali, which is a significant event in Shaiva and Shakta traditions. The stotram itself is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali, a list of 108 names, which is a common format for devotional hymns in Hinduism, often found within Puranas, Agamas, or Tantras. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Bestowal of good fortune (सौभाग्यदायिनीम्)
- Granting happiness (सुख)
- Protection from negative forces
- Attainment of spiritual power
- Fulfillment of desires
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, during Navaratri, Kali Puja, or any time when seeking protection, strength, or removal of obstacles.
Historical Context
The exact historical period of composition for this stotram is unknown. However, the worship of Kali, and specifically Bhadrakali, has ancient roots in India, with evidence found in Tantric traditions, Puranas, and folk practices. Ashtottara Satanama Stotras are a prevalent form of devotional literature that gained prominence over centuries, often compiled and disseminated within various religious lineages and monastic orders. The style and content suggest a composition that aligns with Puranic and Tantric devotional practices, likely emerging from a tradition that venerates the fierce aspects of the Divine Mother for protection and liberation. The mention of Nandi Keshvara as the narrator points towards a possible origin within Shaiva Puranas or related texts that incorporate Shakta elements.
Alternate Names
- Sri Bhadrakali 108 Names
- Bhadrakali Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Related Stotrams
- Sri Mahakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
- Sri Dakshina Kali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
- Sri Kali Sahasranama Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01