Tripura Sundari Ashtakam (Stotram)
Tripura Sundari Ashtakam (Stotram)
त्रिपुर सुन्दरी अष्टकं (स्तोत्रं)
कदम्बवनचारिणीं मुनिकदम्बकादम्बिनीं
नितम्बजितभूधरां सुरनितम्बिनीसेविताम् ।
नवाम्बुरुहलोचनामभिनवाम्बुदश्यामलां
त्रिलोचनकुटुम्बिनीं त्रिपुरसुन्दरीमाश्रये ॥ 1 ॥
कदम्बवनवासिनीं कनकवल्लकीधारिणीं
महार्हमणिहारिणीं मुखसमुल्लसद्वारुणीम् ।
दयाविभवकारिणीं विशदरोचनाचारिणीं
त्रिलोचनकुटुम्बिनीं त्रिपुरसुन्दरीमाश्रये ॥ 2 ॥
कदम्बवनशालया कुचभरोल्लसन्मालया
कुचोपमितशैलया गुरुकृपालसद्वेलया ।
मदारुणकपोलया मधुरगीतवाचालया
कयापि घननीलया कवचिता वयं लीलया ॥ 3 ॥
कदम्बवनमध्यगां कनकमण्डलोपस्थितां
षडम्बुरुहवासिनीं सततसिद्धसौदामिनीम् ।
विडम्बितजपारुचिं विकचचन्द्रचूडामणिं
त्रिलोचनकुटुम्बिनीं त्रिपुरसुन्दरीमाश्रये ॥ 4 ॥
कुचाञ्चितविपञ्चिकां कुटिलकुन्तलालङ्कृतां
कुशेशयनिवासिनीं कुटिलचित्तविद्वेषिणीम् ।
मदारुणविलोचनां मनसिजारिसम्मोहिनीं
मतङ्गमुनिकन्यकां मधुरभाषिणीमाश्रये ॥ 5 ॥
स्मरेत्प्रथमपुष्पिणीं रुधिरबिन्दुनीलाम्बरां
गृहीतमधुपात्रिकां मदविघूर्णनेत्राञ्चलाम् ।
घनस्तनभरोन्नतां गलितचूलिकां श्यामलां
त्रिलोचनकुटुम्बिनीं त्रिपुरसुन्दरीमाश्रये ॥ 6 ॥
सकुङ्कुमविलेपनामलकचुम्बिकस्तूरिकां
समन्दहसितेक्षणां सशरचापपाशाङ्कुशाम् ।
अशेषजनमोहिनीमरुणमाल्यभूषाम्बरां
जपाकुसुमभासुरां जपविधौ स्मराम्यम्बिकाम् ॥ 7 ॥
पुरन्दरपुरन्ध्रिकाचिकुरबन्धसैरन्ध्रिकां
पितामहपतिव्रतापटुपटीरचर्चारताम् ।
मुकुन्दरमणीमणीलसदलङ्क्रियाकारिणीं
भजामि भुवनाम्बिकां सुरवधूटिकाचेटिकाम् ॥ 8 ॥
इति श्रीमत्परमहंसपरिव्राजकाचार्यस्य श्रीगोविन्दभगवत्पूज्यपादशिष्यस्य श्रीमच्छङ्करभगवतः कृतौ त्रिपुरसुन्दर्यष्टकम् ।
About This Stotram
Tripura Sundari Ashtakam (Stotram)
Sanskrit Title: त्रिपुर सुन्दरी अष्टकं (स्तोत्रं)
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Tripura Sundari Ashtakam is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Tripura Sundari, who is considered the supreme goddess of beauty, grace, and auspiciousness in the Shakta tradition. She is the 'beautiful one of the three cities' (Tripura), representing the three states of consciousness (waking, dreaming, deep sleep) and the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas). Reciting this Ashtakam is believed to invoke her divine presence, bestowing blessings of beauty, prosperity, knowledge, and liberation. It is a means to connect with the divine feminine energy and experience her transformative grace. The verses often highlight her cosmic role as the consort of Shiva and the mother of the universe, emphasizing her nurturing and protective nature.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Tripura Sundari |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Ashtakam |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 8 |
| Origin | The origin of the Tripura Sundari Ashtakam is not definitively traced to a specific ancient scripture like the Puranas or Upanishads. It is a devotional hymn (stotram) composed in praise of Goddess Tripura Sundari, a prominent form of the Divine Mother in Shaktism. Such stotrams often emerge from the rich tradition of Tantric and devotional literature, composed by various saints and scholars over centuries to express devotion and invoke the blessings of the deity. Its composition likely belongs to the post-Puranic era, a period rich in the creation of devotional literature. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of auspiciousness and prosperity.
- Removal of obstacles and negativities.
- Gaining spiritual wisdom and enlightenment.
- Fulfillment of desires and aspirations.
- Protection from evil forces and afflictions.
Best Time to Recite
Mornings and evenings, especially during auspicious days like Navaratri, Shravana month, and Fridays. It can be recited daily for continuous spiritual benefit.
Historical Context
The composition of this Ashtakam is not attributed to a specific historical figure or period with certainty. However, it belongs to the vast corpus of Sanskrit devotional literature that flourished in India, particularly from the medieval period onwards. The worship of Tripura Sundari is deeply rooted in Tantric traditions, and many hymns and rituals were developed to venerate her. The 'Vedic Tithi' source indicates its inclusion in a collection of spiritual and devotional literature, suggesting its popularity and continued practice within devotional circles. The style and language are typical of classical Sanskrit stotrams.
Alternate Names
- Tripura Sundari Ashtakam
Related Stotrams
- Soundarya Lahari
- Lalita Sahasranama
- Shodashi Ashtakam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01