Bhavani Ashtakam
Bhavani Ashtakam is a famous hymn which is believed to have been composed by Adiguru Shankaracharya. This hymn is written in praise of Maa Bhavani (Durga) and to plead for her grace. Bhavani Ashtakam means “the hymn of eight verses of Mother Bhavani.” This hymn is not only full of devotion, but also a wonderful display of the devotee’s complete devotion and unwavering devotion to his adoring Goddess.
Bhavani Ashtakam Importance
Bhavani Ashtakam reminds the devotees that without God we have no help in the world. It shows the importance of man’s weakness and Goddess Bhavani’s grace. The devotee prays for liberation from his weaknesses, sorrows, and the calamities of the world, completely surrendering himself at the feet of Maa Bhavani.
Bhavani Ashtakam Benefits
Regular recitation of Bhavani Ashtakam infuses positive energy in a person’s life. This hymn deeply inspires the spirit of surrender and faith. Devotees who worship Maa Bhavani believe that it removes all kinds of troubles, fears, and failures.
Bhavani Ashtakam In Other Lanuage
Bhavani Ashtakam In English
na tātō na mātā na bandhurna dātā
na putrō na putrī na bhṛtyō na bhartā
na jāyā na vidyā na vṛttirmamaiva
gatistvaṃ gatistvaṃ tvamēkā bhavāni ॥ 1 ॥
bhavābdhāvapārē mahāduḥkhabhīru
papāta prakāmī pralōbhī pramattaḥ
kusaṃsārapāśaprabaddhaḥ sadāhaṃ
gatistvaṃ gatistvaṃ tvamēkā bhavāni ॥ 2 ॥
na jānāmi dānaṃ na cha dhyānayōgaṃ
na jānāmi tantraṃ na cha stōtramantram
na jānāmi pūjāṃ na cha nyāsayōgaṃ
gatistvaṃ gatistvaṃ tvamēkā bhavāni ॥ 3 ॥
na jānāmi puṇyaṃ na jānāmi tīrthaṃ
na jānāmi muktiṃ layaṃ vā kadāchit
na jānāmi bhaktiṃ vrataṃ vāpi mātaḥ
gatistvaṃ gatistvaṃ tvamēkā bhavāni ॥ 4 ॥
kukarmī kusaṅgī kubuddhiḥ kudāsaḥ
kulāchārahīnaḥ kadāchāralīnaḥ
kudṛṣṭiḥ kuvākyaprabandhaḥ sadāhaṃ
gatistvaṃ gatistvaṃ tvamēkā bhavāni ॥ 5 ॥
prajēśaṃ ramēśaṃ mahēśaṃ surēśaṃ
dinēśaṃ niśīthēśvaraṃ vā kadāchit
na jānāmi chānyat sadāhaṃ śaraṇyē
gatistvaṃ gatistvaṃ tvamēkā bhavāni ॥ 6 ॥
vivādē viṣādē pramādē pravāsē
jalē chānalē parvatē śatrumadhyē
araṇyē śaraṇyē sadā māṃ prapāhi
gatistvaṃ gatistvaṃ tvamēkā bhavāni ॥ 7 ॥
anāthō daridrō jarārōgayuktō
mahākṣīṇadīnaḥ sadā jāḍyavaktraḥ
vipattau praviṣṭaḥ pranaṣṭaḥ sadāhaṃ
gatistvaṃ gatistvaṃ tvamēkā bhavāni ॥ 8 ॥
॥ iti śrīmadādiśaṅkarāchāryavirachitaṃ bhavānyaṣṭakaṃ sampūrṇam ॥
