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Sri Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Sri Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Sri Bhuvaneshwari Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Namavali
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shrI bhuvaneshvarI aShTottara shata nAmAvaliH

OM mahAmAyAyai namaH |

OM mahAvidyAyai namaH |

OM mahAyogAyai namaH |

OM mahotkaTAyai namaH |

OM mAheshvaryai namaH |

OM kumAryai namaH |

OM brahmANyai namaH |

OM brahmarUpiNyai namaH |

OM vAgIshvaryai namaH |

OM yogarUpAyai namaH | 10 |

OM yoginIkoTisevitAyai namaH |

OM jayAyai namaH |

OM vijayAyai namaH |

OM kaumAryai namaH |

OM sarvama~NgalAyai namaH |

OM hi~NgulAyai namaH |

OM vilAsyai namaH |

OM jvAlinyai namaH |

OM jvAlarUpiNyai namaH |

OM Ishvaryai namaH | 20 |

OM krUrasaMhAryai namaH |

OM kulamArgapradAyinyai namaH |

OM vaiShNavyai namaH |

OM subhagAkArAyai namaH |

OM sukulyAyai namaH |

OM kulapUjitAyai namaH |

OM vAmA~NgAyai namaH |

OM vAmachArAyai namaH |

OM vAmadevapriyAyai namaH |

OM DAkinyai namaH | 30 |

OM yoginIrUpAyai namaH |

OM bhUteshyai namaH |

OM bhUtanAyikAyai namaH |

OM padmAvatyai namaH |

OM padmanetrAyai namaH |

OM prabuddhAyai namaH |

OM sarasvatyai namaH |

OM bhUcharyai namaH |

OM khecharyai namaH |

OM mAyAyai namaH | 40 |

OM mAta~Ngyai namaH |

OM bhuvaneshvaryai namaH |

OM kAntAyai namaH |

OM pativratAyai namaH |

OM sAkShyai namaH |

OM suchakShuShe namaH |

OM kuNDavAsinyai namaH |

OM umAyai namaH |

OM kumAryai namaH |

OM lokeshyai namaH | 50 |

OM sukeshyai namaH |

OM padmarAgiNyai namaH |

OM indrANyai namaH |

OM brahmachaNDAlyai namaH |

OM chaNDikAyai namaH |

OM vAyuvallabhAyai namaH |

OM sarvadhAtumayyai namaH |

OM mUrtaye namaH |

OM jalarUpAyai namaH |

OM jalodaryai namaH | 60 |

OM AkAshyai namaH |

OM raNagAyai namaH |

OM nRRikapAlavibhUShaNAyai namaH |

OM narmadAyai namaH |

OM mokShadAyai namaH |

OM dharmakAmArthadAyinyai namaH |

OM gAyatryai namaH |

OM sAvitryai namaH |

OM trisandhyAyai namaH |

OM tIrthagAminyai namaH | 70 |

OM aShTamyai namaH |

OM navamyai namaH |

OM dashamyai namaH |

OM ekAdashyai namaH |

OM paurNamAsyai namaH |

OM kuhUrUpAyai namaH |

OM tithimUrtisvarUpiNyai namaH |

OM surArinAshakAryai namaH |

OM ugrarUpAyai namaH |

OM vatsalAyai namaH | 80 |

OM analAyai namaH |

OM ardhamAtrAyai namaH |

OM aruNAyai namaH |

OM pItalochanAyai namaH |

OM lajjAyai namaH |

OM sarasvatyai namaH |

OM vidyAyai namaH |

OM bhavAnyai namaH |

OM pApanAshinyai namaH |

OM nAgapAshadharAyai namaH | 90 |

OM mUrtaye namaH |

OM agAdhAyai namaH |

OM dhRRitakuNDalAyai namaH |

OM kShatrarUpAyai namaH |

OM kShayakaryai namaH |

OM tejasvinyai namaH |

OM shuchismitAyai namaH |

OM avyaktAyai namaH |

OM vyaktalokAyai namaH |

OM shambhurUpAyai namaH | 100 |

OM manasvinyai namaH |

OM mAta~Ngyai namaH |

OM mattamAta~Ngyai namaH |

OM sadAmahAdevapriyAyai namaH |

OM daityaghnyai namaH |

OM vArAhyai namaH |

OM sarvashAstramayyai namaH |

OM shubhAyai namaH | 108 |

iti shrI bhuvaneshvaryaShTottarashatanAmAvaliH |

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

  1. Attainment of knowledge and wisdom
  2. Protection from negative energies and obstacles
  3. Fulfillment of desires and aspirations
  4. Gaining control over the universe (Bhuvaneshwari means 'Ruler of the Universe')
  5. 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