Bhavani Ashtakam
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॥ Bhavani Ashtakam ॥
Na Taato Na Mata Na Bandhurn Data
Na Putro Na Putri Na Bhrtyo Na Bharta ।
Na Jaya Na Vidya Na Vrttirmamaiv
Gatistwan Gatistwan Twameka Bhavaani ॥ 1 ॥
Bhavabdhavapare Mahadu:khbhiru
Papat Prakami Pralobhi Pramattah: ।
Kusansarapashaprabaddhah: Sadahan
Gatistwan Gatistwan Twameka Bhavani ॥ 2 ॥
Na Janami Danan Na Ch Dhyanayogan
Na Janami Tantran Na Ch Stotramantram ।
Na Janami Poojan Na Ch Nyaasayogan
Gatistwan Gatistwan Twameka Bhavani ॥ 3 ॥
Na Janami Punyan Na Janami Teerth
Na Janami Muktin Layan Va Kadachit ।
Na Janami Bhaktin Vratan Vaapi Matargatistwan
Gatistwan Twameka Bhavani ॥ 4 ॥
Kukarmi Kusungi Kubudhih: Kudas:
Kulacharhin: Kadcharlin: ।
Kudrusthi: Kubakyaprabandh: Sadaham
Gatistwan Gatistwan Twameka Bhabani ॥ 5 ॥
Prajeshan Rameshan Maheshan Sureshan
Dineshan Nishitheshvaran Va Kadachit ।
Na Janami Chanyat Sadahan Sharanye
Gatistwan Gatistwan Twameka Bhavani ॥ 6 ॥
Vivade Vishade Pramade Pravase
Jale Chanle Parvate Shatrumadhye ।
Aranye Sharanye Sada Maan Prapahi
Gatistwan Gatistwan Twameka Bhavani ॥ 7 ॥
Anatho Daridro Jararogayukto
Mahakshinadinah: Sada Jadyavaktrah: ।
Vipattau Pravishtah: Pranashtah: Sadahan
Gatistwan Gatistwan Twameka Bhavani ॥ 8 ॥
Bhavani Ashtakam About
Bhavani Ashtakam is a profound eight-verse hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya dedicated to Goddess Bhavani, an embodiment of divine motherly protection and mercy. The stotram captures the essence of surrender, invoking the compassionate grace of the Divine Mother who is beyond all worldly relations and attachments.
Meaning
The hymn describes the devotee's realization that no worldly relation—neither father, mother, friend, nor knowledge—can provide ultimate refuge except the Divine Mother Bhavani. It expresses the devotee's helplessness in the face of worldly sorrows and the ultimate surrender to Bhavani as the sole savior and refuge.
Benefits
- Provides spiritual protection and refuge in hardships
- Removes fears, sufferings, and worldly attachments
- Brings mental peace, courage, and strength
- Enhances devotion and faith in the Divine Mother
- Leads to liberation and divine grace
Significance
Bhavani Ashtakam is widely revered and recited by devotees seeking the compassionate shelter of the Divine Mother in all aspects of life. Its regular chanting is believed to purify the mind, remove karmic burdens, and invoke the protective blessings of Goddess Bhavani.