Chandika Ashtaka Stotram In English
Chandika Ashtaka Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Chandika, a fierce and powerful form of Goddess Durga. This stotra is believed to invoke the blessings of the Divine Mother and is recited by devotees seeking protection, strength, and victory over obstacles.
Meaning and Significance
The name “Chandika” refers to the fierce and wrathful aspect of Goddess Durga, who destroys evil forces and protects the righteous. The Ashtaka in the name indicates that the hymn consists of eight verses. This stotra glorifies the divine qualities, strength, and victories of Goddess Chandika, praising her for eliminating demons and restoring peace.
Devotees believe that reciting Chandika Ashtaka Stotram with devotion brings:
- Protection from negative energies and evil forces
- Courage and inner strength
- Success in difficult situations
- Peace and divine blessings
|| Chandika Ashtaka Stotram ||
dhyānam
galadraktamuṇḍāvalīkaṇṭhamālā
mahāghōrarāvā sudaṁṣṭrā karālā |
vivastrā śmaśānālayā muktakēśī
mahākālakāmākulā kālikēyam || 1 ||
bhujēvāmayugmē śirō:’siṁ dadhānā
varaṁ dakṣayugmē:’bhayaṁ vai tathaiva |
sumadhyā:’pi tuṅgastanā bhāranamrā
lasadraktasr̥kkadvayā susmitāsyā || 2 ||
śavadvandvakarṇāvataṁsā sukēśī
lasatprētapāṇiṁ prayuktaikakāñcī |
śavākāramañcādhirūḍhā śivābhi-
-ścaturdikṣuśabdāyamānā:’bhirējē || 3 ||
stutiḥ
virañcyādidēvāstrayastē guṇāstrīn
samārādhya kālīṁ pradhānā babhūvuḥ |
anādiṁ surādiṁ makhādiṁ bhavādiṁ
svarūpaṁ tvadīyaṁ na vindanti dēvāḥ || 1 ||
jaganmōhinīyaṁ tu vāgvādinīyaṁ
suhr̥tpōṣiṇī śatrusaṁhāraṇīyam |
vacastambhanīyaṁ kimuccāṭanīyaṁ
svarūpaṁ tvadīyaṁ na vindanti dēvāḥ || 2 ||
iyaṁ svargadātrī punaḥ kalpavallī
manōjāstu kāmān yathārthaṁ prakuryāt |
tathā tē kr̥tārthā bhavantīti nityaṁ
svarūpaṁ tvadīyaṁ na vindanti dēvāḥ || 3 ||
surāpānamattā subhaktānuraktā
lasatpūtacittē sadāvirbhavattē |
japadhyānapūjāsudhādhautapaṅkā
svarūpaṁ tvadīyaṁ na vindanti dēvāḥ || 4 ||
cidānandakandaṁ hasanmandamandaṁ
śaraccandrakōṭiprabhāpuñjabimbam |
munīnāṁ kavīnāṁ hr̥di dyōtayantaṁ
svarūpaṁ tvadīyaṁ na vindanti dēvāḥ || 5 ||
mahāmēghakālī suraktāpi śubhrā
kadācidvicitrākr̥tiryōgamāyā |
na bālā na vr̥ddhā na kāmāturāpi
svarūpaṁ tvadīyaṁ na vindanti dēvāḥ || 6 ||
kṣamasvāparādhaṁ mahāguptabhāvaṁ
mayā lōkamadhyē prakāśīkr̥taṁ yat |
tava dhyānapūtēna cāpalyabhāvāt
svarūpaṁ tvadīyaṁ na vindanti dēvāḥ || 7 ||
yadi dhyānayuktaṁ paṭhēdyō manuṣya-
-stadā sarvalōkē viśālō bhavēcca |
gr̥hē cāṣṭasiddhirmr̥tē cāpi muktiḥ
svarūpaṁ tvadīyaṁ na vindanti dēvāḥ || 8 ||
iti śrīmacchaṅkarācārya viracitaṁ śrī kālikāṣṭakam ||
Benefits of Reciting Chandika Ashtaka Stotram
- Removes obstacles and negativity from life
- Provides courage and fearlessness
- Grants success in battles and challenges
- Enhances spiritual growth and devotion
- Protects from evil forces and negative influences
Best Time to Recite
- Navaratri is considered the most auspicious time to chant this stotram.
- It can also be recited on Tuesdays and Fridays, which are dedicated to Goddess Durga.
- Early morning or evening is an ideal time for chanting with devotion.
