Sri Veerabhadra Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Veerabhadra Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Veerabhadra Ashtottara Sata Namavali
shrI vIrabhadrAShTottara shata nAmAvaliH
OM vIrabhadrAya namaH |
OM mahAshUrAya namaH |
OM raudrAya namaH |
OM rudrAvatArakAya namaH |
OM shyAmA~NgAya namaH |
OM ugradaMShTrAya namaH |
OM bhImanetrAya namaH |
OM jitendriyAya namaH |
OM UrdhvakeshAya namaH | 9
OM bhUtanAthAya namaH |
OM khaDgahastAya namaH |
OM trivikramAya namaH |
OM vishvavyApine namaH |
OM vishvanAthAya namaH |
OM viShNuchakravibha~njanAya namaH |
OM bhadrakAlIpataye namaH |
OM bhadrAya namaH |
OM bhadrAkShAbharaNAnvitAya namaH | 18
OM bhAnudantabhide namaH |
OM ugrAya namaH |
OM bhagavate namaH |
OM bhAvagocharAya namaH |
OM chaNDamUrtaye namaH |
OM chaturbAhave namaH
OM chaturAya namaH |
OM chandrashekharAya namaH |
OM satyapratij~nAya namaH | 27
OM sarvAtmane namaH |
OM sarvasAkShiNe namaH |
OM nirAmayAya namaH |
OM nityaniShThitapApaughAya namaH |
OM nirvikalpAya namaH |
OM nira~njanAya namaH |
OM bhAratInAsikachChAdAya namaH |
OM bhavarogamahAbhiShaje namaH |
OM bhaktaikarakShakAya namaH | 36
OM balavate namaH |
OM bhasmoddhUlitavigrahAya namaH |
OM dakShAraye namaH |
OM dharmamUrtaye namaH |
OM daityasaNghabhayaNkarAya namaH |
OM pAtrahastAya namaH |
OM pAvakAkShAya namaH |
OM padmajAkShAdivanditAya namaH |
OM makhAntakAya namaH | 45
OM mahAtejase namaH |
OM mahAbhayanivAraNAya namaH |
OM mahAvIrAya namaH
OM gaNAdhyakShAya namaH |
OM mahAghoranRRisiMhajite namaH |
OM nishvAsamArutoddhUtakulaparvatasa~nchayAya namaH |
OM dantaniShpeShaNArAvamukharIkRRitadiktaTAya namaH |
OM pAdasa~NghaTTanodbhrAntasheShashIrShasahasrakAya namaH |
OM bhAnukoTiprabhAbhAsvanmaNikuNDalamaNDitAya namaH | 54
OM sheShabhUShAya namaH |
OM charmavAsase namaH |
OM chAruhastojjvalattanave namaH |
OM upendrendrayamAdidevAnAma~NgarakShakAya namaH |
OM paTTisaprAsaparashugadAdyAyudhashobhitAya namaH |
OM brahmAdidevaduShprekShyaprabhAshumbhatkirITadhRRite namaH |
OM kUShmANDagrahabhetAlamArIgaNavibha~njanAya namaH |
OM krIDAkandukitAjANDabhANDakoTIvirAjitAya namaH |
OM sharaNAgatavaikuNThabrahmendrAmararakShakAya namaH | 63
OM yogIndrahRRitpayojAtamahAbhAskaramaNDalAya namaH |
OM sarvadevashiroratnasa~NghRRiShTamaNipAdukAya namaH |
OM graiveyahArakeyUrakA~nchIkaTakabhUShitAya namaH |
OM vAgatItAya namaH |
OM dakShaharAya namaH |
OM vahnijihvAnikRRintanAya namaH |
OM sahasrabAhave namaH |
OM sarvaj~nAya namaH |
OM sachchidAnandavigrahAya namaH | 72
OM bhayAhvayAya namaH |
OM bhaktalokArAti tIkShNavilochanAya namaH |
OM kAruNyAkShAya namaH |
OM gaNAdhyakShAya namaH |
OM garvitAsuradarpahRRite namaH |
OM sampatkarAya namaH |
OM sadAnandAya namaH |
OM sarvAbhIShTaphalapradAya namaH |
OM nUpurAla~NkRRitapadAya namaH | 81
OM vyAlayaj~nopavItakAya namaH |
OM bhaganetraharAya namaH |
OM dIrghabAhave namaH |
OM bandhavimochakAya namaH |
OM tejomayAya namaH |
OM kavachAya namaH |
OM bhRRigushmashruvilumpakAya namaH |
OM yaj~napUruShashIrShaghnAya namaH |
OM yaj~nAraNyadavAnalAya namaH | 90
OM bhaktaikavatsalAya namaH |
OM bhagavate namaH |
OM sulabhAya namaH |
OM shAshvatAya namaH |
OM nidhaye namaH |
OM sarvasiddhikarAya namaH |
OM dAntAya namaH |
OM sakalAgamashobhitAya namaH |
OM bhuktimuktipradAya namaH | 99
OM devAya namaH |
OM sarvavyAdhinivArakAya namaH |
OM akAlamRRityusaMhartre namaH |
OM kAlamRRityubhaya~NkarAya namaH |
OM grahAkarShaNanirbandhamAraNochchATanapriyAya namaH |
OM paratantravinirbandhAya namaH |
OM paramAtmane namaH |
OM parAtparAya namaH |
OM svamantrayantratantrAghaparipAlanatatparAya namaH | 108
OM pUjakashreShThashIghravarapradAya namaH |
iti shrI vIrabhadrAShTottarashatanAmAvaliH |
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About This Stotram
Sri Veerabhadra Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sanskrit Title: श्री वीरभद्राष्टोत्तर शत नामावलिः
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
Lord Veerabhadra is a fierce emanation of Lord Shiva, created from Shiva's matted locks in response to the insult and sorrow caused by Sati's self-immolation at her father Daksha's yajna. Reciting the Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a form of devotional practice (bhakti) aimed at invoking the blessings and protective energies of Lord Veerabhadra. Each name (nama) in the Namavali represents a specific attribute, power, or aspect of the deity, and meditating on these names is believed to purify the mind, strengthen the devotee's resolve, and bestow divine grace. It is particularly invoked for overcoming challenges, dispelling negativity, and seeking divine intervention in times of crisis.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Veerabhadra |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Ashtottara Sata Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 108 |
| Origin | The Sri Veerabhadra Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a collection of 108 names dedicated to Lord Veerabhadra. While the exact origin text is not specified, such Namavalis are commonly found within Puranic literature, Tantras, or as standalone devotional compositions. They are often attributed to sages or compiled by later scholars to facilitate devotion. The provided snippet suggests it is part of a larger collection of spiritual and devotional literature. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Protection from negative energies and obstacles
- Granting courage and strength
- Removal of sins and karmic debts
- Attainment of victory and success
- Fulfillment of desires
Best Time to Recite
Mornings, evenings, during the period of Navaratri, or whenever facing significant challenges or seeking protection.
Historical Context
Lord Veerabhadra's origin is described in the Puranas, notably the Shiva Purana and the Srimad Bhagavatam, in the context of Daksha's sacrifice. Ashtottara Sata Namavalis, as a genre, have a long tradition in Hinduism, serving as concise yet potent tools for devotional worship. Their compilation often occurred over centuries, with various scholars and devotees contributing to the vast body of such hymns. The specific compilation of the Sri Veerabhadra Ashtottara Sata Namavali is not attributed to a single known author or a specific historical period, but it reflects the enduring devotional practices centered around Shaivism.
Alternate Names
- Sri Veerabhadra 108 Names
- Veerabhadra Ashtakam
Related Stotrams
- Sri Rudram
- Sri Mahamrityunjaya Stotram
- Sri Shiva Tandava Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01