Mahakali Stotram

Stotra
Focus: Mahakali

A powerful hymn dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, invoking her fierce and protective aspects to overcome negativity and achieve spiritual liberation. This stotra praises her various forms and powers.

Key Information
Origin:Traditional Tantric and Puranic texts
Language:Sanskrit, Hindi, English
Author:Traditional
Scripture:Traditional Tantric and Puranic texts
Verses:4
Associated Forms
Kali
Dakshinakali
Bhadrakali
Chandika
Benefits
  • Grants spiritual and material strength
  • Destroys fear and negativity
  • Removes obstacles and sins
  • Bestows siddhis (spiritual powers) when chanted with devotion
Sacred Verses
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Sanskrit

ॐ काली काली महाकाली कालिका परमेश्वरी । सर्वान्नारी महारौद्री सर्वबीजस्वरूपिणी ॥१॥

Hindi Translation

ॐ काली काली महाकाली, कालिका परमेश्वरी। सर्व नारी, महा रौद्री, सर्व बीज स्वरूपिणी॥१॥

English Translation

Om Kali, Kali, Mahakali, Kalika the Supreme Goddess, Embodiment of all women, fiercely powerful, source of all seed-mantras.

Explanation

This verse invokes Goddess Kali in her supreme forms — Kali, Mahakali, Kalika. She is the embodiment of all women, the fiercest of forms, and the source of all creation (seed-syllables or 'Bija').

Important Notes

Recommended Practice: Frequency: Daily or on Amavasya (new moon) nights, Time: Midnight or during Kali Puja, Offering: Red hibiscus flowers, black sesame, incense, and deep (lamp). This is a simplified form of Mahakali Stotram. Variations exist across traditions and manuscripts.

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