Sri Manasa Devi Stotram (Mahendra Kritam)
Sri Manasa Devi Stotram (Mahendra Kritam)
Sri Manasa Devi Stotram (Mahendra Kritam)
śrī manasā devī stotram (mahendra kṛtam)
devi tvāṃ stotumicchāmi sādhvīnāṃ pravarāṃ parām |
parātparāṃ ca paramāṃ na hi stotuṃ kṣamo'dhunā || 1 ||
stotrāṇāṃ lakṣaṇaṃ vede svabhāvākhyānataḥ param |
na kṣamaḥ prakṛtiṃ vaktuṃ guṇānāṃ tava suvrate || 2 ||
śuddhasattvasvarūpā tvaṃ kopahiṃsāvivarjitā |
na ca śapto munistena tyaktayā ca tvayā yataḥ || 3 ||
tvaṃ mayā pūjitā sādhvī jananī ca yathā'ditiḥ |
dayārūpā ca bhaginī kṣamārūpā yathā prasūḥ || 4 ||
tvayā me rakṣitāḥ prāṇā putradārāḥ sureśvari |
ahaṃ karomi tvāṃ pūjyāṃ mama prītiśca vardhate || 5 ||
nityaṃ yadyapi pūjyā tvaṃ bhave'tra jagadambike |
tathāpi tava pūjāṃ vai vardhayāmi punaḥ punaḥ || 6 ||
ye tvāmāṣāḍhasaṅkrāntyāṃ pūjayiṣyanti bhaktitaḥ |
pañcamyāṃ manasākhyāyāṃ māsānte vā dine dine || 7 ||
putrapautrādayasteṣāṃ vardhante ca dhanāni ca |
yaśasvinaḥ kīrtimanto vidyāvanto guṇānvitāḥ || 8 ||
ye tvāṃ na pūjayiṣyanti nindantyajñānato janāḥ |
lakṣmīhīnā bhaviṣyanti teṣāṃ nāgabhayaṃ sadā || 9 ||
tvaṃ svargalakṣmīḥ svarge ca vaikuṇṭhe kamalākalā |
nārāyaṇāṃśo bhagavān jaratkārurmunīśvaraḥ || 10 ||
tapasā tejasā tvāṃ ca manasā sasṛje pitā |
asmākaṃ rakṣaṇāyaiva tena tvaṃ manasābhidhā || 11 ||
manasā devi tu śaktā cātmanā siddhayoginī |
tena tvaṃ manasādevī pūjitā vanditā bhave || 12 ||
yāṃ bhaktyā manasā devāḥ pūjayantyaniśaṃ bhṛśam |
tena tvāṃ manasādevīṃ pravadanti purāvidaḥ || 13 ||
sattvarūpā ca devī tvaṃ śaśvatsattvaniṣevayā |
yo hi yadbhāvayennityaṃ śataṃ prāpnoti tatsamam || 14 ||
idaṃ stotraṃ puṇyabījaṃ tāṃ sampūjya ca yaḥ paṭhet |
tasya nāgabhayaṃ nāsti tasya vaṃśodbhavasya ca || 15 ||
viṣaṃ bhavetsudhātulyaṃ siddhastotraṃ yadā paṭhet |
pañcalakṣajapenaiva siddhastotro bhavennaraḥ |
sarpaśāyī bhavetso'pi niścitaṃ sarpavāhanaḥ || 16 ||
iti śrībrahmavaivarte mahāpurāṇe prakṛtikhaṇḍe ṣaṭcatvāriṃśo'dhyāye mahendra kṛta śrī manasādevī stotram ||
āstīkamuni mantraḥ
sarpāpasarpa bhadraṃ te gaccha sarpa mahāviṣa |
janamejayasya yajñānte āstīkavacanaṃ smara ||
About This Stotram
Sri Manasa Devi Stotram (Mahendra Kritam)
Sanskrit Title: श्री मनसा देवी स्तोत्रम् (महेन्द्र कृतम्)
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This stotram is dedicated to Goddess Manasa Devi, who is primarily worshipped as the goddess of snakes, fertility, and prosperity, particularly in Eastern India. She is often invoked to ward off snake poison and to ensure the well-being of family and community. The stotram, composed by Mahendra, is a devotional hymn that praises the goddess's divine attributes and power. Reciting it is believed to invoke her blessings for protection, health, and the fulfillment of wishes. Its significance lies in its role as a devotional tool for devotees seeking the goddess's grace and protection, especially in regions where snake worship and reverence for Manasa Devi are prevalent.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Manasa Devi |
| Author | Mahendra |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 16 |
| Origin | The origin of this specific stotram, Sri Manasa Devi Stotram (Mahendra Kritam), is not explicitly stated as being from a major Purana or Upanishad. However, it is attributed to Mahendra, suggesting a composition that likely gained prominence within certain devotional traditions or regional practices. The provided description indicates it is part of a collection of spiritual and devotional literature, implying it is a standalone hymn rather than an excerpt from a larger work. The composition date is uncertain, but its style and attribution suggest it could be from a later period of Sanskrit devotional literature. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Protection from snakebite and venomous creatures
- Fulfillment of desires
- Removal of obstacles
- Attainment of good health
- Spiritual purification
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, during Naga Panchami, and other auspicious days related to serpent deities.
Historical Context
The stotram is attributed to 'Mahendra'. While the identity of this Mahendra is not definitively established within major Puranic or classical Sanskrit literature, he is likely a devotee or a sage who composed this hymn in praise of Goddess Manasa Devi. Manasa Devi worship has deep roots in folk traditions and tribal cultures, particularly in Bengal, Assam, and parts of Bihar. She is often depicted as a benevolent goddess who controls snakes and their venom. The stotram's existence within a collection of devotional literature suggests its continued relevance and practice within these traditions. The exact period of its composition is uncertain, but it likely belongs to the era of later Sanskrit devotional hymnology.
Last Updated: 2025-12-01