Sri Datta Stavam
Sri Datta Stavam
श्रि दत्त स्तवम्
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दत्तात्रेयं महात्मानं वरदं भक्तवत्सलम् ।
प्रपन्नार्तिहरं वन्दे स्मर्तृगामि सनोवतु ॥ 1 ॥
दीनबन्धुं कृपासिन्धुं सर्वकारणकारणम् ।
सर्वरक्षाकरं वन्दे स्मर्तृगामि सनोवतु ॥ 2 ॥
शरणागतदीनार्त परित्राणपरायणम् ।
नारायणं विभुं वन्दे स्मर्तृगामि सनोवतु ॥ 3 ॥
सर्वानर्थहरं देवं सर्वमङ्गल मङ्गलम् ।
सर्वक्लेशहरं वन्दे स्मर्तृगामि सनोवतु ॥ 4 ॥
ब्रह्मण्यं धर्मतत्त्वज्ञं भक्तकीर्तिविवर्धनम् ।
भक्ताऽभीष्टप्रदं वन्दे स्मर्तृगामि सनोवतु ॥ 5 ॥
शोषणं पापपङ्कस्य दीपनं ज्ञानतेजसः ।
तापप्रशमनं वन्दे स्मर्तृगामि सनोवतु ॥ 6 ॥
सर्वरोगप्रशमनं सर्वपीडानिवारणम् ।
विपदुद्धरणं वन्दे स्मर्तृगामि सनोवतु ॥ 7 ॥
जन्मसंसारबन्धघ्नं स्वरूपानन्ददायकम् ।
निश्श्रेयसपदं वन्दे स्मर्तृगामि सनोवतु ॥ 8 ॥
जय लाभ यशः काम दातुर्दत्तस्य यः स्तवम् ।
भोगमोक्षप्रदस्येमं प्रपठेत् सुकृती भवेत् ॥9 ॥
श्री गणेशाय नमः श्री सरस्वत्यै नमः
श्रीपादवल्लभ नरसिंहसरस्वति
श्रीगुरु दत्तात्रेयाय नमः
About This Stotram
Sri Datta Stavam
Sanskrit Title: श्रि दत्त स्तवम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This stotram is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, who is considered a manifestation of the divine trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) and a guru. Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke the blessings of Lord Dattatreya, offering protection, guidance, and spiritual merit. It emphasizes Dattatreya's compassionate nature as a helper of the distressed and a bestower of boons. The act of remembering and praying to him is said to bring him to the devotee's aid, fulfilling the meaning of 'smarte gamī' (one who comes upon remembrance).
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Dattatreya |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 9 |
| Origin | The provided text indicates that this stotram is from a collection of spiritual and devotional literature. However, its specific origin from a larger scripture or text is not mentioned. The composition date is also unknown. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Protection from suffering
- Granting of boons
- Fulfillment of desires
- Removal of obstacles
- Spiritual upliftment
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, or anytime during the day when seeking blessings or facing difficulties. It can be recited daily for consistent spiritual benefit.
Historical Context
The stotram is presented as a devotional hymn, likely composed in Sanskrit. The mention of 'Sri Pada Vallabha Narasimha Saraswati' in the introductory lines suggests a connection to the lineage or teachings associated with these prominent Dattatreya avatars. However, without further textual evidence or scholarly analysis, the exact historical period of its composition and the specific circumstances surrounding its creation remain unknown. The provided 'Vedic Tithi' source suggests it is part of a larger compilation of devotional literature.
Alternate Names
- Sri Datta Stavam
Related Stotrams
- Sri Guru Charitra
- Dattatreya Ashtakam
- Dattatreya Kavacham
Last Updated: 2025-12-01