Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
Sri Bhadrakali Ashtottara Satanama Stotram
shrI bhadrakAlI aShTottara shata nAmA stotraM
shrInandikeshvara uvAcha
bhadrakAlImahaM vande vIrabhadrasatIM shivAm |
sutAmrArchitapAdAbjaM sukhasaubhAgyadAyinIm || 1 ||
atha stotram
bhadrakAlI kAmarUpA mahAvidyA yashasvinI |
mahAshrayA mahAbhAgA dakShayAgavibhedinI || 2 ||
rudrakopasamudbhUtA bhadrA mudrA shiva~NkarI |
chandrikA chandravadanA roShatAmrAkShashobhinI || 3 ||
indrAdidamanI shAntA chandralekhAvibhUShitA |
bhaktArtihAriNI muktA chaNDikAnandadAyinI || 4 ||
saudAminI sudhAmUrtiH divyAla~NkArabhUShitA |
suvAsinI sunAsA cha trikAlaj~nA dhurandharA || 5 ||
sarvaj~nA sarvalokeshI devayonirayonijA |
nirguNA niraha~NkArA lokakalyANakAriNI || 6 ||
sarvalokapriyA gaurI sarvagarvavimardinI |
tejovatI mahAmAtA koTisUryasamaprabhA || 7 ||
vIrabhadrakRRitAnandabhoginI vIrasevitA |
nAradAdimunistutyA nityA satyA tapasvinI || 8 ||
j~nAnarUpA kalAtItA bhaktAbhIShTaphalapradA |
kailAsanilayA shubhrA kShamA shrIH sarvama~NgalA || 9 ||
siddhavidyA mahAshaktiH kAminI padmalochanA |
devapriyA daityahantrI dakShagarvApahAriNI || 10 ||
shivashAsanakartrI cha shaivAnandavidhAyinI |
bhavapAshanihantrI cha savanA~NgasukAriNI || 11 ||
lambodarI mahAkAlI bhIShaNAsyA sureshvarI |
mahAnidrA yoganidrA praj~nA vArtA kriyAvatI || 12 ||
putrapautrapradA sAdhvI senAyuddhasukA~NkShiNI |
ichChA shambhoH kRRipAsindhuH chaNDI chaNDaparAkramA || 13 ||
shobhA bhagavatI mAyA durgA nIlA manogatiH |
khecharI khaDginI chakrahastA shUlavidhAriNI || 14 ||
subANA shaktihastA cha pAdasa~nchAriNI parA |
tapaHsiddhipradA devI vIrabhadrasahAyinI || 15 ||
dhanadhAnyakarI vishvA manomAlinyahAriNI |
sunakShatrodbhavakarI vaMshavRRiddhipradAyinI || 16 ||
brahmAdisurasaMsevyA shA~NkarI priyabhAShiNI |
bhUtapretapishAchAdihAriNI sumanasvinI || 17 ||
puNyakShetrakRRitAvAsA pratyakShaparameshvarI |
evaM nAmnAM bhadrakAlyAH shatamaShTottaraM viduH || 18 ||
puNyaM yasho dIrghamAyuH putrapautraM dhanaM bahu |
dadAti devI tasyAshu yaH paThet stotramuttamam || 19 ||
bhaumavAre bhRRigau chaiva paurNamAsyAM visheShataH |
prAtaH snAtvA nityakarma vidhAya cha subhaktimAn || 20 ||
vIrabhadrAlaye bhadrAM sampUjya surasevitAm |
paThet stotramidaM divyaM nAnA bhogapradaM shubham || 21 ||
abhIShTasiddhiM prApnoti shIghraM vidvAn parantapa |
athavA svagRRihe vIrabhadrapatnIM samarchayet || 22 ||
stotreNAnena vidhivat sarvAn kAmAnavApnuyAt |
rogA nashyanti tasyAshu yogasiddhiM cha vindati || 23 ||
sanatkumArabhaktAnAmidaM stotraM prabodhaya |
rahasyaM sArabhUtaM cha sarvaj~naH sambhaviShyasi || 24 ||
iti shrIbhadrakAlyaShTottarashatanAma 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