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Sukra Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Sukra Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Sukra Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Namavali
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11 Verses
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shukra aShTottara shata nAmAvali

OM shukrAya namaH |

OM shuchaye namaH |

OM shubhaguNAya namaH |

OM shubhadAya namaH |

OM shubhalakShaNAya namaH |

OM shobhanAkShAya namaH |

OM shubhrarUpAya namaH |

OM shuddhasphaTikabhAsvarAya namaH |

OM dInArtiharakAya namaH |

OM daityagurave namaH || 10 ||

OM devAbhivanditAya namaH |

OM kAvyAsaktAya namaH |

OM kAmapAlAya namaH |

OM kavaye namaH |

OM kalyANadAyakAya namaH |

OM bhadramUrtaye namaH |

OM bhadraguNAya namaH |

OM bhArgavAya namaH |

OM bhaktapAlanAya namaH |

OM bhogadAya namaH || 20 ||

OM bhuvanAdhyakShAya namaH |

OM bhuktimuktiphalapradAya namaH |

OM chArushIlAya namaH |

OM chArurUpAya namaH |

OM chAruchandranibhAnanAya namaH |

OM nidhaye namaH |

OM nikhilashAstraj~nAya namaH |

OM nItividyAdhurandharAya namaH |

OM sarvalakShaNasampannAya namaH |

OM sarvAvaguNavarjitAya namaH || 30 ||

OM samAnAdhikanirmuktAya namaH |

OM sakalAgamapAragAya namaH |

OM bhRRigave namaH |

OM bhogakarAya namaH |

OM bhUmisurapAlanatatparAya namaH |

OM manasvine namaH |

OM mAnadAya namaH |

OM mAnyAya namaH |

OM mAyAtItAya namaH |

OM mahAshayAya namaH || 40 ||

OM baliprasannAya namaH |

OM abhayadAya namaH |

OM baline namaH |

OM balaparAkramAya namaH |

OM bhavapAshaparityAgAya namaH |

OM balibandhavimochakAya namaH |

OM ghanAshayAya namaH |

OM ghanAdhyakShAya namaH |

OM kambugrIvAya namaH |

OM kalAdharAya namaH || 50 ||

OM kAruNyarasasampUrNAya namaH |

OM kalyANaguNavardhanAya namaH |

OM shvetAmbarAya namaH |

OM shvetavapuShe namaH |

OM chaturbhujasamanvitAya namaH |

OM akShamAlAdharAya namaH |

OM achintyAya namaH |

OM akShINaguNabhAsurAya namaH |

OM nakShatragaNasa~nchArAya namaH |

OM nayadAya namaH || 60 ||

OM nItimArgadAya namaH |

OM varShapradAya namaH |

OM hRRiShIkeshAya namaH |

OM kleshanAshakarAya namaH |

OM kavaye namaH |

OM chintitArthapradAya namaH |

OM shAntamataye namaH |

OM chittasamAdhikRRite namaH |

OM AdhivyAdhiharAya namaH |

OM bhUrivikramAya namaH || 70 ||

OM puNyadAyakAya namaH |

OM purANapuruShAya namaH |

OM pUjyAya namaH |

OM puruhUtAdisannutAya namaH |

OM ajeyAya namaH |

OM vijitArAtaye namaH |

OM vividhAbharaNojjvalAya namaH |

OM kundapuShpapratIkAshAya namaH |

OM mandahAsAya namaH |

OM mahAmataye namaH || 80 ||

OM muktAphalasamAnAbhAya namaH |

OM muktidAya namaH |

OM munisannutAya namaH |

OM ratnasiMhAsanArUDhAya namaH |

OM rathasthAya namaH |

OM rajataprabhAya namaH |

OM sUryaprAgdeshasa~nchArAya namaH |

OM surashatrusuhRRide namaH |

OM kavaye namaH |

OM tulAvRRiShabharAshIshAya namaH || 90 ||

OM durdharAya namaH |

OM dharmapAlakAya namaH |

OM bhAgyadAya namaH |

OM bhavyachAritrAya namaH |

OM bhavapAshavimochakAya namaH |

OM gauDadesheshvarAya namaH |

OM goptre namaH |

OM guNine namaH |

OM guNavibhUShaNAya namaH |

OM jyeShThAnakShatrasambhUtAya namaH || 100 ||

OM jyeShThAya namaH |

OM shreShThAya namaH |

OM shuchismitAya namaH |

OM apavargapradAya namaH |

OM anantAya namaH |

OM santAnaphaladAyakAya namaH |

OM sarvaishvaryapradAya namaH |

OM sarvagIrvANagaNasannutAya namaH || 108 ||

About This Stotram

Sukra Ashtottara Sata Namavali

Sanskrit Title: शुक्र अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलि
IAST Transliteration:

Overview

The Sukra Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Shukra, the celestial embodiment of the planet Venus. In Vedic astrology, Shukra is considered the significator of love, beauty, pleasure, luxury, wealth, artistic talents, and romantic relationships. Reciting this Namavali is believed to appease Shukra, mitigate any malefic influences of the planet in one's horoscope, and attract its benevolent blessings. The 108 names systematically invoke Shukra's various attributes, such as purity, auspiciousness, divine grace, and his role as the guru of the Asuras (demons). By chanting these names with devotion, a practitioner seeks to harmonize their life with the positive energies of Shukra, leading to material comfort, emotional fulfillment, and spiritual growth.

Details

Attribute Information
Deity Shukra
Author Unknown
Type Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Category Namavali
Number of Verses 11
Origin The origin of this specific Sukra Ashtottara Sata Namavali is not explicitly stated in the provided text. However, Ashtottara Sata Namavalis (lists of 108 names) are a common devotional practice in Hinduism, often found within Puranic literature, Tantric texts, or compiled by various acharyas and devotees. They are typically dedicated to a specific deity or celestial being, invoking their attributes and blessings through their names. This particular Namavali is dedicated to Shukra (Venus), the Graha (planet) associated with wealth, luxury, love, and artistic pursuits. Such compilations are generally considered to be part of the devotional literature that aims to facilitate a deeper connection with the deity through chanting the divine names.

Benefits of Recitation

  1. Attainment of wealth and prosperity
  2. Success in artistic endeavors and creative pursuits
  3. Improvement in relationships and marital bliss
  4. Removal of obstacles related to Shukra's influence
  5. Gaining wisdom and eloquence

Best Time to Recite

Fridays (the day associated with Shukra), during the Shukra hora (an astrological period ruled by Venus), or when seeking specific blessings related to wealth, relationships, or artistic pursuits. It can also be recited daily for general well-being and auspiciousness.

Historical Context

Ashtottara Sata Namavalis are a traditional form of Hindu devotional literature that has evolved over centuries. While the exact date of composition for this specific Sukra Namavali is unknown, the practice of compiling 108 names for deities and celestial beings is ancient. These compilations are often found in Puranas, Tantras, and are also created by individual scholars and devotees. The emphasis on Shukra reflects the importance of planetary deities in Vedic tradition and the desire to seek their blessings for worldly and spiritual benefits. The provided text originates from 'Vedic Tithi', a platform dedicated to preserving and disseminating spiritual and devotional literature in various Indian languages and scripts.

Alternate Names

  • Shukra 108 Names
  • Shukra Namavali

Related Stotrams

  • Shukra Kavacham
  • Shukra Stotram (various authors)

Last Updated: 2025-12-01