Sri Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Sata Namavali
śrī bhuvaneśvarī aṣṭottara śata nāmāvaliḥ
oṃ mahāmāyāyai namaḥ |
oṃ mahāvidyāyai namaḥ |
oṃ mahāyogāyai namaḥ |
oṃ mahotkaṭāyai namaḥ |
oṃ māheśvaryai namaḥ |
oṃ kumāryai namaḥ |
oṃ brahmāṇyai namaḥ |
oṃ brahmarūpiṇyai namaḥ |
oṃ vāgīśvaryai namaḥ |
oṃ yogarūpāyai namaḥ | 10 |
oṃ yoginīkoṭisevitāyai namaḥ |
oṃ jayāyai namaḥ |
oṃ vijayāyai namaḥ |
oṃ kaumāryai namaḥ |
oṃ sarvamaṅgalāyai namaḥ |
oṃ hiṅgulāyai namaḥ |
oṃ vilāsyai namaḥ |
oṃ jvālinyai namaḥ |
oṃ jvālarūpiṇyai namaḥ |
oṃ īśvaryai namaḥ | 20 |
oṃ krūrasaṃhāryai namaḥ |
oṃ kulamārgapradāyinyai namaḥ |
oṃ vaiṣṇavyai namaḥ |
oṃ subhagākārāyai namaḥ |
oṃ sukulyāyai namaḥ |
oṃ kulapūjitāyai namaḥ |
oṃ vāmāṅgāyai namaḥ |
oṃ vāmacārāyai namaḥ |
oṃ vāmadevapriyāyai namaḥ |
oṃ ḍākinyai namaḥ | 30 |
oṃ yoginīrūpāyai namaḥ |
oṃ bhūteśyai namaḥ |
oṃ bhūtanāyikāyai namaḥ |
oṃ padmāvatyai namaḥ |
oṃ padmanetrāyai namaḥ |
oṃ prabuddhāyai namaḥ |
oṃ sarasvatyai namaḥ |
oṃ bhūcaryai namaḥ |
oṃ khecaryai namaḥ |
oṃ māyāyai namaḥ | 40 |
oṃ mātaṅgyai namaḥ |
oṃ bhuvaneśvaryai namaḥ |
oṃ kāntāyai namaḥ |
oṃ pativratāyai namaḥ |
oṃ sākṣyai namaḥ |
oṃ sucakṣuṣe namaḥ |
oṃ kuṇḍavāsinyai namaḥ |
oṃ umāyai namaḥ |
oṃ kumāryai namaḥ |
oṃ lokeśyai namaḥ | 50 |
oṃ sukeśyai namaḥ |
oṃ padmarāgiṇyai namaḥ |
oṃ indrāṇyai namaḥ |
oṃ brahmacaṇḍālyai namaḥ |
oṃ caṇḍikāyai namaḥ |
oṃ vāyuvallabhāyai namaḥ |
oṃ sarvadhātumayyai namaḥ |
oṃ mūrtaye namaḥ |
oṃ jalarūpāyai namaḥ |
oṃ jalodaryai namaḥ | 60 |
oṃ ākāśyai namaḥ |
oṃ raṇagāyai namaḥ |
oṃ nṛkapālavibhūṣaṇāyai namaḥ |
oṃ narmadāyai namaḥ |
oṃ mokṣadāyai namaḥ |
oṃ dharmakāmārthadāyinyai namaḥ |
oṃ gāyatryai namaḥ |
oṃ sāvitryai namaḥ |
oṃ trisandhyāyai namaḥ |
oṃ tīrthagāminyai namaḥ | 70 |
oṃ aṣṭamyai namaḥ |
oṃ navamyai namaḥ |
oṃ daśamyai namaḥ |
oṃ ekādaśyai namaḥ |
oṃ paurṇamāsyai namaḥ |
oṃ kuhūrūpāyai namaḥ |
oṃ tithimūrtisvarūpiṇyai namaḥ |
oṃ surārināśakāryai namaḥ |
oṃ ugrarūpāyai namaḥ |
oṃ vatsalāyai namaḥ | 80 |
oṃ analāyai namaḥ |
oṃ ardhamātrāyai namaḥ |
oṃ aruṇāyai namaḥ |
oṃ pītalocanāyai namaḥ |
oṃ lajjāyai namaḥ |
oṃ sarasvatyai namaḥ |
oṃ vidyāyai namaḥ |
oṃ bhavānyai namaḥ |
oṃ pāpanāśinyai namaḥ |
oṃ nāgapāśadharāyai namaḥ | 90 |
oṃ mūrtaye namaḥ |
oṃ agādhāyai namaḥ |
oṃ dhṛtakuṇḍalāyai namaḥ |
oṃ kṣatrarūpāyai namaḥ |
oṃ kṣayakaryai namaḥ |
oṃ tejasvinyai namaḥ |
oṃ śucismitāyai namaḥ |
oṃ avyaktāyai namaḥ |
oṃ vyaktalokāyai namaḥ |
oṃ śambhurūpāyai namaḥ | 100 |
oṃ manasvinyai namaḥ |
oṃ mātaṅgyai namaḥ |
oṃ mattamātaṅgyai namaḥ |
oṃ sadāmahādevapriyāyai namaḥ |
oṃ daityaghnyai namaḥ |
oṃ vārāhyai namaḥ |
oṃ sarvaśāstramayyai namaḥ |
oṃ śubhāyai namaḥ | 108 |
iti śrī bhuvaneśvaryaṣṭottaraśatanāmāvaliḥ |
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About This Stotram
Sri Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sanskrit Title: श्री भुवनेश्वरी अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलिः
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is the fourth Mahavidya, representing the creative aspect of the Divine Mother. She is the queen of the universe, the embodiment of space and existence. Reciting her Ashtottara Sata Namavali is considered highly auspicious as it invokes her blessings for prosperity, knowledge, power, and protection. Each name in the Namavali represents a specific attribute, form, or cosmic function of the Goddess. By chanting these names with devotion, the practitioner aims to connect with her divine energy, purify their mind, and align themselves with the cosmic order. It is believed to bestow immense power, control over the material world, and ultimately, spiritual realization.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Bhuvaneshwari |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 108 |
| Origin | The Sri Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a collection of 108 names dedicated to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari. Ashtottara Sata Namavali literally translates to '108 names'. These namavalis are typically found within larger Tantric or Puranic texts, or compiled independently as devotional literature. While the exact original scripture from which this specific compilation originates is not explicitly stated, such namavalis are commonly associated with the Shakta tradition, particularly texts that detail the worship of the Mahavidyas, of which Bhuvaneshwari is one. It is likely derived from Tantric agamas or Puranas that focus on the worship of the Divine Mother. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of knowledge and wisdom
- Protection from negative energies and obstacles
- Fulfillment of desires and aspirations
- Gaining control over the universe (Bhuvaneshwari means 'Ruler of the Universe')
- Spiritual growth and liberation
Best Time to Recite
Mornings and evenings are generally considered auspicious. Specific days like Fridays (associated with Lakshmi and Shakti) or during Navaratri are particularly recommended. Recitation can be done at any time when seeking the Goddess's blessings.
Historical Context
Ashtottara Sata Namavalis are a significant part of Hindu devotional practice, particularly within Tantric and Puranic traditions. They are compilations of sacred names of deities, believed to hold immense spiritual power. The worship of Bhuvaneshwari as a Mahavidya gained prominence in medieval India, with extensive literature dedicated to her. While the exact date of composition for this specific Namavali is unknown, its form and content are consistent with devotional literature that flourished from the Puranic era onwards, particularly within the Shakta and Tantric schools. The practice of chanting 108 names is deeply rooted in Vedic traditions, symbolizing completeness and auspiciousness.
Alternate Names
- Sri Bhuvaneshwari 108 Names
- Bhuvaneshwari Ashtakam
Related Stotrams
- Sri Bhuvaneshwari Kavacham
- Sri Bhuvaneshwari Trisati Namavali
- Mahavidya Stotram