Sri Maha Kali Stotram
Sri Maha Kali Stotram
Sri Maha Kali Stotram
shrI mahAkAlI stotraM
dhyAnam
shavArUDhAM mahAbhImAM ghoradaMShTrAM varapradAM
hAsyayuktAM triNetrA~ncha kapAla kartrikA karAm |
muktakeshIM lalajjihvAM pibantIM rudhiraM muhuH
chaturbAhuyutAM devIM varAbhayakarAM smaret ||
shavArUDhAM mahAbhImAM ghoradaMShTrAM hasanmukhIM
chaturbhujAM khaDgamuNDavarAbhayakarAM shivAm |
muNDamAlAdharAM devIM lalajjihvAM digambarAM
evaM sa~nchintayetkAlIM shmashanAlayavAsinIm ||
stotram
vishveshvarIM jagaddhAtrIM sthitisaMhArakAriNIm |
nidrAM bhagavatIM viShNoratulAM tejasaH prabhAm || 1 ||
tvaM svAhA tvaM svadhA tvaM hi vaShaTkAraH svarAtmikA |
sudhA tvamakShare nitye tridhA mAtrAtmikA sthitA || 2 ||
arthamAtrAsthitA nityA yAnuchchAryA visheShataH |
tvameva sandhyA sAvitrI tvaM devI jananI parA || 3 ||
tvayaitaddhAryate vishvaM tvayaitadsRRijyate jagat |
tvayaitatpAlyate devi tvamatsyante cha sarvadA || 4 ||
visRRiShTau sRRiShTirUpA tvaM sthitirUpA cha pAlane |
tathA saMhRRitirUpAnte jagato.asya jaganmaye || 5 ||
mahAvidyA mahAmAyA mahAmedhA mahAsmRRitiH |
mahAmohA cha bhavatI mahAdevI maheshvarI || 6 ||
prakRRitistvaM cha sarvasya guNatrayavibhAvinI |
kAlarAtrirmahArAtrirmoharAtrishcha dAruNA || 7 ||
tvaM shrIstvamIshvarI tvaM hrIstvaM buddhirbodhalakShaNA |
lajjA puShTistathA tuShTistvaM shAntiH kShAntireva cha || 8 ||
khaDginI shUlinI ghorA gadinI chakriNI tathA |
sha~NkhinI chApinI bANabhushuNDIparighAyudhA || 9 ||
saumyA saumyatarAsheShA saumyebhyastvatisundarI |
parAparANAM paramA tvameva parameshvarI || 10 ||
yachcha ki~nchit kvachidvastu sadasadvAkhilAtmike |
tasya sarvasya yA shaktiH sA tvaM kiM stUyase tadA || 11 ||
yayA tvayA jagatsraShTA jagatpAtyatti yo jagat |
so.api nidrAvashaM nItaH kastvAM stotumiheshvaraH || 12 ||
viShNuH sharIragrahaNamahamIshAna eva cha |
kAritAste yato.atastvAM kaH stotuM shaktimAn bhavet || 13 ||
sA tvamitthaM prabhAvaiH svairudArairdevi saMstutA |
mohayaitau durAdharShAvasurau madhukaiTabhau || 14 ||
prabodhaM cha jagatsvAmI nIyatAmachyuto laghu |
bodhashcha kriyatAmasya hantumetau mahAsurau || 15 ||
iti shrI mahAkAlI stotram |
About This Stotram
Sri Maha Kali Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री महाकाली स्तोत्रं
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This Sri Maha Kali Stotram is a powerful hymn dedicated to Goddess Kali, one of the principal forms of the Divine Mother in Hinduism. Kali represents the fierce, destructive aspect of the divine, but also the ultimate reality that transcends all forms. She is the destroyer of ego, ignorance, and evil, paving the way for spiritual growth and liberation. Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke her protective energies, bestow courage, and help devotees overcome their inner and outer obstacles. The stotram often describes her terrifying yet benevolent form, emphasizing her role as the supreme power that annihilates negativity and bestows blessings upon her sincere devotees. It is a means to connect with the primal, untamed energy of the universe and seek her grace for protection and spiritual advancement.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Kali |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 15 |
| Origin | The origin of this specific Sri Maha Kali Stotram is not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. It is presented as a standalone devotional hymn. While many Kali stotrams exist within various Puranas, Tantras, and compilations of devotional literature, without further textual evidence or scholarly attribution, its precise scriptural origin remains unknown. It is likely a popular hymn that has circulated independently or as part of a larger collection of Kali worship texts. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Protection from negative energies and enemies
- Attainment of courage and strength
- Removal of obstacles and fears
- Fulfillment of desires
- Spiritual liberation and enlightenment
Best Time to Recite
Mornings, evenings, during Navaratri, Kali Puja, or whenever one feels the need for protection and strength.
Historical Context
The exact historical context and date of composition for this particular Sri Maha Kali Stotram are unknown. Goddess Kali has a long and rich history in Hindu traditions, with her worship evolving over centuries, particularly prominent in Tantric traditions and Bengal. Many Kali stotrams are found in various Puranas (like the Markandeya Purana, which contains the Devi Mahatmyam), Tantras, and later devotional compilations. This stotram, with its 15 verses and focus on Kali's fierce yet benevolent form, is characteristic of devotional literature aimed at invoking her protective and transformative powers. The author is unknown, which is common for many popular hymns that have been passed down through oral tradition or compiled in later eras.
Alternate Names
- Sri Mahakali Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Sri Kali Sahasranama Stotram
- Maha Kali Kavacham
- Dakshina Kali Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01