Annapurna Stotram
The Annapurna Stotram is a devotional hymn by Adi Shankaracharya that praises Goddess Annapurna, the embodiment of nourishment and sustenance. She is revered as the provider of food, wealth, and prosperity, and the hymn seeks her blessings for abundance in all forms.
Chant Details
Origin: Composed by Adi Shankaracharya.
Author: Adi Shankaracharya
Language: Sanskrit, Hindi, English
Scripture: Traditional texts and oral recitations, Composition by Adi Shankaracharya
Total Verses: 8
Spiritual Benefits
- Grants prosperity and wealth
- Removes hunger, poverty, and financial difficulties
- Provides protection and nourishment
- Bestows wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual growth
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Sacred Verses
1.Verse 1
Sanskrit
अन्नपूर्णे सदा पूर्णे शंकरप्राणवल्लभे, ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति॥
Hindi Translation
अन्नपूर्णे सदा पूर्णे, शंकरप्राणवल्लभे, ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं, भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति॥
English Translation
O Annapurna, the ever-full goddess, beloved of Lord Shankar, Grant me alms for the attainment of knowledge and renunciation, O Parvati.
Explanation
This verse acknowledges Goddess Annapurna as the eternal provider, and seeks her blessings for knowledge, detachment, and sustenance.
2.Verse 2
Sanskrit
आधारेण विना सर्वं संसारं प्रपद्यते, सदा कृपया पूर्यं मां पयोव्रति भिक्षां दयाम्॥
Hindi Translation
आधारेण विना सर्वं संसारं प्रपद्यते, सदा कृपया पूर्यं मां पयोव्रति भिक्षां दयाम्॥
English Translation
Without your support, O goddess, the entire world falls into disarray; Fill me with your mercy, and grant me the alms of food.
Explanation
In this verse, the devotee acknowledges that all creation relies on the divine sustenance provided by the goddess, and requests her grace in the form of food.
3.Verse 3
Sanskrit
चन्द्रार्कमणि सुरगौरविनाशिनीं, सर्वरोगनिवारिणीम्। शंकरप्रणम्या नित्यं, अन्नपूर्णा महाशक्तिम्॥
Hindi Translation
चन्द्रार्कमणि सुरगौरविनाशिनीं, सर्वरोगनिवारिणीम्। शंकरप्रणम्या नित्यं, अन्नपूर्णा महाशक्तिम्॥
English Translation
She who destroys the pride of the moon and sun, the remover of all diseases, Always revered by Shankar, she is Annapurna, the supreme power.
Explanation
This verse praises Goddess Annapurna for her ability to dispel all ailments and obstacles, highlighting her supreme power.
4.Verse 4
Sanskrit
अन्नं रक्षतां मातरं, ज्ञानधामविहारिणीम्, यशोवृद्धिं महाशक्ति, वृद्धिं च दीक्षां देहि मे॥
Hindi Translation
अन्नं रक्षतां मातरं, ज्ञानधामविहारिणीम्, यशोवृद्धिं महाशक्ति, वृद्धिं च दीक्षां देहि मे॥
English Translation
O Mother Annapurna, who resides in the abode of knowledge, Protect the food, and grant me prosperity and spiritual wisdom.
Explanation
The verse asks for divine protection of food, and for blessings of prosperity, knowledge, and spiritual growth from Goddess Annapurna.
5.Verse 5
Sanskrit
कान्तारक्शं सदा मातरं, प्रसन्नं विबुधाश्रितम्,शिवपरायणं वन्दे, अन्नपूर्णां महाशक्तिम्॥
Hindi Translation
कान्तारक्शं सदा मातरं, प्रसन्नं विबुधाश्रितम्,शिवपरायणं वन्दे, अन्नपूर्णां महाशक्तिम्॥
English Translation
I always worship Annapurna, who is protected by Lord Shiva, She is forever blissful and the source of all divine power.
Explanation
This verse honors the goddess as the consort of Shiva and praises her as the ultimate source of divine power and bliss.
6.Verse 6
Sanskrit
सर्वायुधधनुर्वेगशक्तिमन्त्रधरां वरां,\nलक्ष्मीं च शुभतां धात्रं, आद्यां च मन्त्ररूपिणीम्॥
Hindi Translation
सर्वायुधधनुर्वेगशक्तिमन्त्रधरां वरां, लक्ष्मीं च शुभतां धात्रं, आद्यां च मन्त्ररूपिणीम्॥
English Translation
She who holds all weapons, is the embodiment of divine power, She is the goddess of wealth, and grants auspiciousness and prosperity.
Explanation
This verse praises Goddess Annapurna for being the embodiment of power and prosperity, and as the bestower of wealth and auspiciousness.
7.Verse 7
Sanskrit
रक्षणं सर्वजनस्य, द्विषतां नाशनं महत्, पार्वत्यां प्रणतो नित्यं, अन्नपूर्णां महाशक्तिम्॥
Hindi Translation
रक्षणं सर्वजनस्य, द्विषतां नाशनं महत्, पार्वत्यां प्रणतो नित्यं, अन्नपूर्णां महाशक्तिम्॥
English Translation
She who protects all beings and destroys the evil forces, I bow to her, the supreme goddess, the eternal form of Parvati.
Explanation
In this verse, the devotee praises the goddess for her protective nature and her power to vanquish evil, and honors her eternal form.
8.Verse 8
Sanskrit
तस्याः प्रसादात्सर्वं, मङ्गलं सुखदा भवे, पार्वत्या त्रैलोक्यं, आनन्दं रक्षयामि॥
Hindi Translation
तस्याः प्रसादात्सर्वं, मङ्गलं सुखदा भवे, पार्वत्या त्रैलोक्यं, आनन्दं रक्षयामि॥
English Translation
Through her blessings, all becomes auspicious, and happiness is attained, I protect all three worlds and bring forth joy.
Explanation
This verse concludes with a prayer for Annapurna’s blessings, seeking her to bring auspiciousness, happiness, and protection to all.
Important Notes
Reciting this stotra with devotion brings Annapurna’s grace, ensuring material and spiritual prosperity.
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