Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
śrī bhadrakālī aṣṭottara śata nāmā stotraṃ
śrīnandikeśvara uvāca
bhadrakālīmahaṃ vande vīrabhadrasatīṃ śivām |
sutāmrārcitapādābjaṃ sukhasaubhāgyadāyinīm || 1 ||
atha stotram
bhadrakālī kāmarūpā mahāvidyā yaśasvinī |
mahāśrayā mahābhāgā dakṣayāgavibhedinī || 2 ||
rudrakopasamudbhūtā bhadrā mudrā śivaṅkarī |
candrikā candravadanā roṣatāmrākṣaśobhinī || 3 ||
indrādidamanī śāntā candralekhāvibhūṣitā |
bhaktārtihāriṇī muktā caṇḍikānandadāyinī || 4 ||
saudāminī sudhāmūrtiḥ divyālaṅkārabhūṣitā |
suvāsinī sunāsā ca trikālajñā dhurandharā || 5 ||
sarvajñā sarvalokeśī devayonirayonijā |
nirguṇā nirahaṅkārā lokakalyāṇakāriṇī || 6 ||
sarvalokapriyā gaurī sarvagarvavimardinī |
tejovatī mahāmātā koṭisūryasamaprabhā || 7 ||
vīrabhadrakṛtānandabhoginī vīrasevitā |
nāradādimunistutyā nityā satyā tapasvinī || 8 ||
jñānarūpā kalātītā bhaktābhīṣṭaphalapradā |
kailāsanilayā śubhrā kṣamā śrīḥ sarvamaṅgalā || 9 ||
siddhavidyā mahāśaktiḥ kāminī padmalocanā |
devapriyā daityahantrī dakṣagarvāpahāriṇī || 10 ||
śivaśāsanakartrī ca śaivānandavidhāyinī |
bhavapāśanihantrī ca savanāṅgasukāriṇī || 11 ||
lambodarī mahākālī bhīṣaṇāsyā sureśvarī |
mahānidrā yoganidrā prajñā vārtā kriyāvatī || 12 ||
putrapautrapradā sādhvī senāyuddhasukāṅkṣiṇī |
icchā śambhoḥ kṛpāsindhuḥ caṇḍī caṇḍaparākramā || 13 ||
śobhā bhagavatī māyā durgā nīlā manogatiḥ |
khecarī khaḍginī cakrahastā śūlavidhāriṇī || 14 ||
subāṇā śaktihastā ca pādasañcāriṇī parā |
tapaḥsiddhipradā devī vīrabhadrasahāyinī || 15 ||
dhanadhānyakarī viśvā manomālinyahāriṇī |
sunakṣatrodbhavakarī vaṃśavṛddhipradāyinī || 16 ||
brahmādisurasaṃsevyā śāṅkarī priyabhāṣiṇī |
bhūtapretapiśācādihāriṇī sumanasvinī || 17 ||
puṇyakṣetrakṛtāvāsā pratyakṣaparameśvarī |
evaṃ nāmnāṃ bhadrakālyāḥ śatamaṣṭottaraṃ viduḥ || 18 ||
puṇyaṃ yaśo dīrghamāyuḥ putrapautraṃ dhanaṃ bahu |
dadāti devī tasyāśu yaḥ paṭhet stotramuttamam || 19 ||
bhaumavāre bhṛgau caiva paurṇamāsyāṃ viśeṣataḥ |
prātaḥ snātvā nityakarma vidhāya ca subhaktimān || 20 ||
vīrabhadrālaye bhadrāṃ sampūjya surasevitām |
paṭhet stotramidaṃ divyaṃ nānā bhogapradaṃ śubham || 21 ||
abhīṣṭasiddhiṃ prāpnoti śīghraṃ vidvān parantapa |
athavā svagṛhe vīrabhadrapatnīṃ samarcayet || 22 ||
stotreṇānena vidhivat sarvān kāmānavāpnuyāt |
rogā naśyanti tasyāśu yogasiddhiṃ ca vindati || 23 ||
sanatkumārabhaktānāmidaṃ stotraṃ prabodhaya |
rahasyaṃ sārabhūtaṃ ca sarvajñaḥ sambhaviṣyasi || 24 ||
iti śrībhadrakālyaṣṭottaraśatanāma stotram |
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