Sri Dattatreya Stotram
Sri Dattatreya Stotram
Sri Dattatreya Stotram
śri dattātreya stotram
jaṭādharaṃ pāṇḍurāṅgaṃ śūlahastaṃ kṛpānidhim |
sarvarogaharaṃ devaṃ dattātreyamahaṃ bhaje || 1 ||
asya śrīdattātreyastotramantrasya bhagavānnāradṛṣiḥ | anuṣṭup chandaḥ | śrīdattaḥ paramātmā devatā | śrīdattātreya prītyarthe jape viniyogaḥ ||
nārada uvāca |
jagadutpattikartre ca sthitisaṃhārahetave |
bhavapāśavimuktāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 1 ||
jarājanmavināśāya dehaśuddhikarāya ca |
digambara dayāmūrte dattātreya namo'stu te || 2 ||
karpūrakāntidehāya brahmamūrtidharāya ca |
vedaśāstraparijñāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 3 ||
hrasvadīrghakṛśasthūlanāmagotravivarjita |
pañcabhūtaikadīptāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 4 ||
yajñabhokte ca yajñāya yajñarūpadharāya ca |
yajñapriyāya siddhāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 5 ||
ādau brahmā harirmadhye hyante devassadāśivaḥ |
mūrtitrayasvarūpāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 6 ||
bhogālayāya bhogāya yogayogyāya dhāriṇe |
jitendriya jitajñāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 7 ||
digambarāya divyāya divyarūpadharāya ca |
sadoditaparabrahma dattātreya namo'stu te || 8 ||
jambūdvīpe mahākṣetre mātāpuranivāsine |
jayamāna satāṃ deva dattātreya namo'stu te || 9 ||
bhikṣāṭanaṃ gṛhe grāme pātraṃ hemamayaṃ kare |
nānāsvādamayī bhikṣā dattātreya namo'stu te || 10 ||
brahmajñānamayī mudrā vastre cākāśabhūtale |
prajñānaghanabodhāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 11 ||
avadhūta sadānanda parabrahmasvarūpiṇe |
videhadeharūpāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 12 ||
satyarūpa sadācāra satyadharmaparāyaṇa |
satyāśrayaparokṣāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 13 ||
śūlahastagadāpāṇe vanamālāsukandhara |
yajñasūtradhara brahman dattātreya namo'stu te || 14 ||
kṣarākṣarasvarūpāya parātparatarāya ca |
dattamuktiparastotra dattātreya namo'stu te || 15 ||
datta vidyāḍhya lakṣmīśa datta svātmasvarūpiṇe |
guṇanirguṇarūpāya dattātreya namo'stu te || 16 ||
śatrunāśakaraṃ stotraṃ jñānavijñānadāyakam |
sarvapāpaṃ śamaṃ yāti dattātreya namo'stu te || 17 ||
idaṃ stotraṃ mahaddivyaṃ dattapratyakṣakārakam |
dattātreyaprasādācca nāradena prakīrtitam || 18 ||
iti śrīnāradapurāṇe nāradaviracitaṃ śrī dattātreya 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