Tara Stotram

Stotra
Focus: Tara Devi

Tara Stotram is a powerful hymn dedicated to Devi Tara, the second of the Dasha Mahavidyas. As the 'Savior Goddess', she protects devotees from dangers, grants spiritual wisdom, and helps in crossing the ocean of samsara (worldly existence). Tara is both fierce and compassionate, embodying both Mahakali’s terror and Saraswati’s wisdom.

Key Information
Origin:Traditional (Tantric Origin).
Language:Sanskrit, Hindi, English
Author:Traditional (Tantric Origin)
Scripture:Based on Tantric stotra tradition and oral recitations in Shakta lineages.
Verses:5
Associated Forms
Tara
Mahavidya Tara
Ugra Tara
Neel Saraswati
Benefits
  • Removes fear, danger, and obstacles
  • Grants wisdom, clarity, and liberation
  • Protects from death, disease, and evil forces
  • Enhances meditative and spiritual power
Sacred Verses
Explore the profound meanings within each verse.

Sanskrit

जय तारामयं देवीं, तारिणीं भक्तवत्सलाम्। नीलोत्पलदलश्यामां, नीलवर्णां महासतीम्॥

Hindi Translation

जय हो तारामयी देवी की, जो भक्तों की उद्धारिका हैं। जो नील कमल के समान श्यामवर्ण की हैं, और महान सती हैं।

English Translation

Victory to Goddess Tara, who embodies compassion and salvation, with a deep blue hue like the blue lotus, the great chaste one.

Explanation

A salutation to Tara as the merciful savior, beautifully depicted in dark blue, symbolic of her depth and transcendence.

Important Notes

This stotram is a distilled praise form and is used alongside Tara Kavach or Tara Gayatri in deeper Tantric sadhana.

The Power of Sacred Sound

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