Tripura Sundari Ashtakam (Stotram)
Tripura Sundari Ashtakam (Stotram)
tripura sundarI aSTakaM (stotraM)
kadambavanacAriNIM munikadambakAdambinIM
nitambajitabhUdharAM suranitambinIsevitAm |
navAmburuhalocanAmabhinavAmbudazyAmalAM
trilocanakuTumbinIM tripurasundarImAzraye || 1 ||
kadambavanavAsinIM kanakavallakIdhAriNIM
mahArhamaNihAriNIM mukhasamullasadvAruNIm |
dayAvibhavakAriNIM vizadarocanAcAriNIM
trilocanakuTumbinIM tripurasundarImAzraye || 2 ||
kadambavanazAlayA kucabharollasanmAlayA
kucopamitazailayA gurukRpAlasadvelayA |
madAruNakapolayA madhuragItavAcAlayA
kayApi ghananIlayA kavacitA vayaM lIlayA || 3 ||
kadambavanamadhyagAM kanakamaNDalopasthitAM
SaDamburuhavAsinIM satatasiddhasaudAminIm |
viDambitajapAruciM vikacacandracUDAmaNiM
trilocanakuTumbinIM tripurasundarImAzraye || 4 ||
kucAJcitavipaJcikAM kuTilakuntalAlaGkRtAM
kuzezayanivAsinIM kuTilacittavidveSiNIm |
madAruNavilocanAM manasijArisammohinIM
mataGgamunikanyakAM madhurabhASiNImAzraye || 5 ||
smaretprathamapuSpiNIM rudhirabindunIlAmbarAM
gRhItamadhupAtrikAM madavighUrNanetrAJcalAm |
ghanastanabharonnatAM galitacUlikAM zyAmalAM
trilocanakuTumbinIM tripurasundarImAzraye || 6 ||
sakuGkumavilepanAmalakacumbikastUrikAM
samandahasitekSaNAM sazaracApapAzAGkuzAm |
azeSajanamohinImaruNamAlyabhUSAmbarAM
japAkusumabhAsurAM japavidhau smarAmyambikAm || 7 ||
purandarapurandhrikAcikurabandhasairandhrikAM
pitAmahapativratApaTupaTIracarcAratAm |
mukundaramaNImaNIlasadalaGkriyAkAriNIM
bhajAmi bhuvanAmbikAM suravadhUTikAceTikAm || 8 ||
iti zrImatparamahaMsaparivrAjakAcAryasya zrIgovindabhagavatpUjyapAdaziSyasya zrImacchaGkarabhagavataH kRtau tripurasundaryaSTakam |
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