Sri Raja Rajeswarai Ashtakam
Sri Raja Rajeswarai Ashtakam
Sri Raja Rajeswarai Ashtakam
śrī rāja rājeśvarī aṣṭakam
ambā śāmbhavi candramaulirabalā'parṇā umā pārvatī
kālī haimavatī śivā trinayanī kātyāyanī bhairavī
sāvitrī navayauvanā śubhakarī sāmrājyalakṣmīpradā
cidrūpī paradevatā bhagavatī śrīrājarājeśvarī || 1 ||
ambā mohini devatā tribhuvanī ānandasandāyinī
vāṇī pallavapāṇi veṇumuralīgānapriyā lolinī
kalyāṇī uḍurājabimbavadanā dhūmrākṣasaṃhāriṇī
cidrūpī paradevatā bhagavatī śrīrājarājeśvarī || 2 ||
ambā nūpuraratnakaṅkaṇadharī keyūrahārāvalī
jātīcampakavaijayantilaharī graiveyakairājitā
vīṇāveṇuvinodamaṇḍitakarā vīrāsanesaṃsthitā
cidrūpī paradevatā bhagavatī śrīrājarājeśvarī || 3 ||
ambā raudriṇi bhadrakālī bagalā jvālāmukhī vaiṣṇavī
brahmāṇī tripurāntakī suranutā dedīpyamānojjvalā
cāmuṇḍā śritarakṣapoṣajananī dākṣāyaṇī pallavī
cidrūpī paradevatā bhagavatī śrīrājarājeśvarī || 4 ||
ambā śūla dhanuḥ kuśāṅkuśadharī ardhendubimbādharī
vārāhī madhukaiṭabhapraśamanī vāṇīramāsevitā
malladyāsuramūkadaityamathanī māheśvarī ambikā
cidrūpī paradevatā bhagavatī śrīrājarājeśvarī || 5 ||
ambā sṛṣṭavināśapālanakarī āryā visaṃśobhitā
gāyatrī praṇavākṣarāmṛtarasaḥ pūrṇānusandhīkṛtā
oṅkārī vinutāsutārcitapadā uddaṇḍadaityāpahā
cidrūpī paradevatā bhagavatī śrīrājarājeśvarī || 6 ||
ambā śāśvata āgamādivinutā āryā mahādevatā
yā brahmādipipīlikāntajananī yā vai jaganmohinī
yā pañcapraṇavādirephajananī yā citkalāmālinī
cidrūpī paradevatā bhagavatī śrīrājarājeśvarī || 7 ||
ambāpālita bhaktarājadaniśaṃ ambāṣṭakaṃ yaḥ paṭhet
ambālokakaṭākṣavīkṣa lalitaṃ caiśvaryamavyāhatam
ambā pāvanamantrarājapaṭhanādante ca mokṣapradā
cidrūpī paradevatā bhagavatī śrīrājarājeśvarī || 8 ||
About This Stotram
Sri Raja Rajeswarai Ashtakam
Sanskrit Title: श्री राज राजेश्वरी अष्टकम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Raja Rajeswarai Ashtakam is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Raja Rajeswari, who is considered the supreme queen, the ruler of the universe, and the embodiment of ultimate power and grace. The name 'Raja Rajeswari' itself signifies her dominion over all kings and her supreme authority. Reciting this Ashtakam is believed to invoke her blessings for prosperity, well-being, spiritual growth, and the attainment of ultimate truth. The verses likely describe her divine attributes, cosmic role, and the immense power she wields, fostering a deep sense of devotion and surrender in the practitioner. It serves as a conduit for devotees to connect with the Divine Mother's benevolent and all-encompassing energy.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Raja Rajeswari |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Ashtakam |
| Category | Ashtakam |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The origin of the Sri Raja Rajeswarai Ashtakam is not explicitly stated in the provided text. Ashtakams are devotional hymns consisting of eight verses, often composed in praise of a specific deity. This particular Ashtakam is dedicated to Sri Raja Rajeswari, a form of the Divine Mother. Its presence in collections of spiritual and devotional literature suggests it is a standalone composition rather than an excerpt from a larger scripture. The exact scriptural source or period of composition remains unknown. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Bestowal of sovereignty and dominion (as implied by 'Raja Rajeswari' - Queen of Queens)
- Attainment of spiritual power and enlightenment
- Removal of obstacles and attainment of success
- Fulfillment of desires
- Protection and well-being
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, during Navaratri, and other auspicious days dedicated to the Divine Mother.
Historical Context
The composition of Ashtakams is a popular form of devotional poetry in Hinduism, with many renowned saints and scholars composing them. While the author and precise date of composition for the Sri Raja Rajeswarai Ashtakam are unknown, its style and content are consistent with traditional devotional hymns. The deity, Raja Rajeswari, is a significant aspect of the Goddess tradition, particularly within Tantric and Shakta philosophies, where she is revered as the ultimate reality and the source of all creation. The existence of this Ashtakam in various Indian languages and scripts, as indicated by the source information, suggests its widespread popularity and devotional appeal across different regions.
Related Stotrams
- Sri Lalita Sahasranama
- Sri Tripura Sundari Ashtakam
- Sri Devi Mahatmyam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01