Dhumavati Stotra
The Dhumavati Stotra is a hymn dedicated to Devi Dhumavati, one of the ten Mahavidyas, symbolizing the goddess of darkness, emptiness, and poverty. She represents the destructive and dissolving forces in the universe, yet is a powerful source of transformation and liberation. Dhumavati is the archetype of detachment, removing attachments to material life, and guiding the devotee through the process of inner purification.
- Protection from fear, anxiety, and negative influences
- Healing from spiritual and material poverty
- Conquering personal and external obstacles
- Enhancement of inner peace, self-realization, and detachment from worldly desires
Sanskrit
ॐ धूम्रवर्णां महाक्रूरीं, कालीं कालमहीतले। अज्ञानं शत्रुपार्श्वं च, दुष्टव्रतं शान्तये॥
Hindi Translation
ॐ धूम्रवर्णां महाक्रूरीं, कालीं कालमहीतले। अज्ञानं शत्रुपार्श्वं च, दुष्टव्रतं शान्तये॥
English Translation
Om, I bow to the one with a smoky appearance, the great destroyer. To the dark goddess, who dwells in the shadows of time. I seek her grace to destroy ignorance, enemies, and wickedness.
Explanation
This verse invokes Dhumavati for the removal of ignorance and destruction of negative influences, asking for her grace to purify the devotee's life.
Dhumavati is often worshipped by Tantric practitioners and spiritual seekers who aim for liberation, detachment, and the destruction of ego and worldly attachments.
Chanting these sacred texts with devotion and understanding can bring peace, clarity, and spiritual upliftment.
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