Sri Meenakshi Stotram
Sri Meenakshi Stotram
श्री मीनाक्षी स्तोत्रम्
श्रीविद्ये शिववामभागनिलये श्रीराजराजार्चिते
श्रीनाथादिगुरुस्वरूपविभवे चिन्तामणीपीठिके ।
श्रीवाणीगिरिजानुताङ्घ्रिकमले श्रीशाम्भवि श्रीशिवे
मध्याह्ने मलयध्वजाधिपसुते मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥ 1 ॥
चक्रस्थेऽचपले चराचरजगन्नाथे जगत्पूजिते
आर्तालीवरदे नताभयकरे वक्षोजभारान्विते ।
विद्ये वेदकलापमौलिविदिते विद्युल्लताविग्रहे
मातः पूर्णसुधारसार्द्रहृदये मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥ 2 ॥
कोटीराङ्गदरत्नकुण्डलधरे कोदण्डबाणाञ्चिते
कोकाकारकुचद्वयोपरिलसत्प्रालम्बहाराञ्चिते ।
शिञ्जन्नूपुरपादसारसमणीश्रीपादुकालङ्कृते
मद्दारिद्र्यभुजङ्गगारुडखगे मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥ 3 ॥
ब्रह्मेशाच्युतगीयमानचरिते प्रेतासनान्तस्थिते
पाशोदङ्कुशचापबाणकलिते बालेन्दुचूडाञ्चिते ।
बाले बालकुरङ्गलोलनयने बालार्ककोट्युज्ज्वले
मुद्राराधितदैवते मुनिसुते मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥ 4 ॥
गन्धर्वामरयक्षपन्नगनुते गङ्गाधरालिङ्गिते
गायत्रीगरुडासने कमलजे सुश्यामले सुस्थिते ।
खातीते खलदारुपावकशिखे खद्योतकोट्युज्ज्वले
मन्त्राराधितदैवते मुनिसुते मां पाही मीनाम्बिके ॥ 5 ॥
नादे नारदतुम्बुराद्यविनुते नादान्तनादात्मिके
नित्ये नीललतात्मिके निरुपमे नीवारशूकोपमे ।
कान्ते कामकले कदम्बनिलये कामेश्वराङ्कस्थिते
मद्विद्ये मदभीष्टकल्पलतिके मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥ 6 ॥
वीणानादनिमीलितार्धनयने विस्रस्तचूलीभरे
ताम्बूलारुणपल्लवाधरयुते ताटङ्कहारान्विते ।
श्यामे चन्द्रकलावतंसकलिते कस्तूरिकाफालिके
पूर्णे पूर्णकलाभिरामवदने मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥ 7 ॥
शब्दब्रह्ममयी चराचरमयी ज्योतिर्मयी वाङ्मयी
नित्यानन्दमयी निरञ्जनमयी तत्त्वम्मयी चिन्मयी ।
तत्त्वातीतमयी परात्परमयी मायामयी श्रीमयी
सर्वैश्वर्यमयी सदाशिवमयी मां पाहि मीनाम्बिके ॥ 8 ॥
इति श्रीमत्परमहंसपरिव्राजकाचार्यस्य श्रीगोविन्दभगवत्पूज्यपादशिष्यस्य श्रीमच्छङ्करभगवतः कृतौ मीनाक्षी स्तोत्रम् ।
About This Stotram
Sri Meenakshi Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री मीनाक्षी स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This stotram is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi, a principal deity of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, and a form of Goddess Parvati. The verses invoke her various divine attributes, her divine lineage (daughter of King Malayadwaja), her association with Lord Shiva (as his consort), and her cosmic significance as the ruler of the universe. Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke the Goddess's blessings for protection, prosperity, and spiritual upliftment. The name 'Meenakshi' itself means 'fish-eyed,' referring to her beautiful, large eyes, a common motif in South Indian iconography. The stotram highlights her as the 'Queen of the Universe' and the 'Goddess of Wisdom,' emphasizing her nurturing and protective nature towards her devotees.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Meenakshi |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The origin of this specific Sri Meenakshi Stotram is not definitively traceable to a single ancient scripture like the Puranas or Upanishads. It appears to be a devotional hymn composed in later tradition, likely by a devotee or a scholar of Sanskrit and devotional literature. Such stotrams are often composed to praise specific deities and are circulated within devotional sampradayas. The provided description mentions 'Vedic Tithi' as a source, which is a platform for collecting spiritual and devotional literature in various Indian languages and scripts, suggesting it's a compilation of such hymns rather than an excerpt from a foundational text. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Protection from all fears and dangers
- Attainment of auspiciousness and prosperity
- Fulfillment of desires
- Spiritual growth and liberation
- Grace of Goddess Meenakshi
Best Time to Recite
Morning and Evening, especially during Navaratri, Chaitra festival, and other auspicious days dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi.
Historical Context
While the exact date and author of this specific Sri Meenakshi Stotram are unknown, it belongs to the tradition of devotional literature that flourished in India, particularly in South India, where Goddess Meenakshi is a paramount deity. Such stotrams were composed over centuries by various scholars and devotees to express their love and devotion to the divine. The language and style of the verses suggest a composition from the medieval or post-medieval period, reflecting a rich tradition of Sanskrit devotional poetry. The mention of 'Vedic Tithi' points to its dissemination in modern times through digital platforms dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional Indian spiritual texts.
Alternate Names
- Sri Meenakshi Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Sri Lalita Sahasranama
- Sri Annapurna Ashtakam
- Sri Kamakshi Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01