Sri Dattatreya Stotram
Sri Dattatreya Stotram
zri dattAtreya stotram
jaTAdharaM pANDurAGgaM zUlahastaM kRpAnidhim |
sarvarogaharaM devaM dattAtreyamahaM bhaje || 1 ||
asya zrIdattAtreyastotramantrasya bhagavAnnAradRSiH | anuSTup chandaH | zrIdattaH paramAtmA devatA | zrIdattAtreya prItyarthe jape viniyogaH ||
nArada uvAca |
jagadutpattikartre ca sthitisaMhArahetave |
bhavapAzavimuktAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 1 ||
jarAjanmavinAzAya dehazuddhikarAya ca |
digambara dayAmUrte dattAtreya namo'stu te || 2 ||
karpUrakAntidehAya brahmamUrtidharAya ca |
vedazAstraparijJAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 3 ||
hrasvadIrghakRzasthUlanAmagotravivarjita |
paJcabhUtaikadIptAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 4 ||
yajJabhokte ca yajJAya yajJarUpadharAya ca |
yajJapriyAya siddhAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 5 ||
Adau brahmA harirmadhye hyante devassadAzivaH |
mUrtitrayasvarUpAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 6 ||
bhogAlayAya bhogAya yogayogyAya dhAriNe |
jitendriya jitajJAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 7 ||
digambarAya divyAya divyarUpadharAya ca |
sadoditaparabrahma dattAtreya namo'stu te || 8 ||
jambUdvIpe mahAkSetre mAtApuranivAsine |
jayamAna satAM deva dattAtreya namo'stu te || 9 ||
bhikSATanaM gRhe grAme pAtraM hemamayaM kare |
nAnAsvAdamayI bhikSA dattAtreya namo'stu te || 10 ||
brahmajJAnamayI mudrA vastre cAkAzabhUtale |
prajJAnaghanabodhAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 11 ||
avadhUta sadAnanda parabrahmasvarUpiNe |
videhadeharUpAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 12 ||
satyarUpa sadAcAra satyadharmaparAyaNa |
satyAzrayaparokSAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 13 ||
zUlahastagadApANe vanamAlAsukandhara |
yajJasUtradhara brahman dattAtreya namo'stu te || 14 ||
kSarAkSarasvarUpAya parAtparatarAya ca |
dattamuktiparastotra dattAtreya namo'stu te || 15 ||
datta vidyADhya lakSmIza datta svAtmasvarUpiNe |
guNanirguNarUpAya dattAtreya namo'stu te || 16 ||
zatrunAzakaraM stotraM jJAnavijJAnadAyakam |
sarvapApaM zamaM yAti dattAtreya namo'stu te || 17 ||
idaM stotraM mahaddivyaM dattapratyakSakArakam |
dattAtreyaprasAdAcca nAradena prakIrtitam || 18 ||
iti zrInAradapurANe nAradaviracitaM zrI dattAtreya stotram |
About This Stotram
Sri Dattatreya Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्रि दत्तात्रेय स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This stotram is highly significant for devotees of Lord Dattatreya, who is considered an avatar of the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) and a guru of gurus. The stotram invokes Dattatreya in his benevolent form, described as having matted hair (जटाधरं), a pale body (पाण्डुराङ्गं), holding a trident (शूलहस्तं), and being an ocean of compassion (कृपानिधिम्). Reciting this stotram is believed to alleviate all ailments and bring divine blessings. It serves as a direct means of connecting with the divine energy of Dattatreya, fostering devotion and spiritual growth.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Dattatreya |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 19 |
| Origin | The provided text indicates that this stotram is dedicated to Lord Dattatreya. While the exact scriptural origin is not explicitly stated, it is presented as a devotional hymn. The introductory verse (śloka 1) and the Nyasa (śloka 2) suggest it is a standalone stotram, likely compiled for devotional purposes rather than being an excerpt from a larger, named scripture. The mention of 'Vedic Tithi' as a source implies it's part of a collection of Vedic and spiritual literature. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes all diseases (सर्वरोगहरं)
- Grants divine grace (कृपानिधिम्)
- Bestows spiritual well-being
- Aids in devotion to Dattatreya
- Promotes overall prosperity
Best Time to Recite
Morning and evening are generally considered auspicious times for reciting stotrams. Specific occasions like Guru Purnima (celebrated in honor of gurus, with Dattatreya being a prominent guru figure) or any day dedicated to Dattatreya worship would be particularly suitable.
Historical Context
The stotram itself does not provide explicit historical context regarding its composition date or author. However, the style of Sanskrit used and the devotional nature are characteristic of Puranic and post-Puranic devotional literature. The inclusion of a Nyasa (invocation and dedication of mantras) in the second verse is common in devotional hymns. The mention of Narada Rishi as the speaker in the Nyasa suggests a connection to Puranic narratives, where Narada often plays a role in conveying divine knowledge. The compilation by 'Vedic Tithi' indicates it is part of a modern effort to preserve and disseminate traditional spiritual texts.
Alternate Names
- Sri Dattatreya Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Dattatreya Ashtakam
- Dattatreya Kavacham
Last Updated: 2025-12-01