Sharada Bhujangam In English
Sharada Bhujangam is a Sanskrit hymn composed by the great philosopher and saint Adi Shankaracharya. This stotra is dedicated to Goddess Sharada, the presiding deity of knowledge, wisdom, and learning. The name Bhujangam refers to the “serpent meter” (Bhujanga-Prayata), a poetic style resembling the movement of a snake. This hymn is composed in this unique meter, making it melodious and rhythmic when chanted.
Goddess Sharada is regarded as the form of Saraswati, the goddess of learning, music, arts, and wisdom. The hymn praises her divine qualities and seeks her blessings for intellect, knowledge, and spiritual enlightenment.
Historical Significance
The Sharada Bhujangam is associated with Sharada Peeth, an ancient temple and learning center located in present-day Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It was a major seat of learning in ancient India, attracting scholars from all over the subcontinent.
According to tradition, Adi Shankaracharya visited Sharada Peeth and composed this hymn in praise of the goddess. It is believed that chanting this stotra with devotion can help a devotee attain clarity of thought, intelligence, and divine wisdom.
Benefits of Reciting Sharada Bhujangam
Chanting Sharada Bhujangam with devotion is believed to provide multiple benefits:
- Enhances Memory and Intelligence – Students and scholars can improve their learning abilities.
- Removes Ignorance and Confusion – Helps in gaining clarity of thought.
- Boosts Spiritual Growth – Connects devotees with divine wisdom.
- Increases Devotion and Concentration – Helps in meditation and mental focus.
- Blessings of Goddess Saraswati – Helps in excelling in arts, music, and knowledge.
Sharada Bhujangam In English
suvakshojakumbhaam sudhaapoornakumbhaam
prasaadaavalambaam prapunyaavalambaam.
sadaasyendubimbaam sadaanosht habimbaam
bhaje shaaradaambaamajasram madambaam.
kat aakshe dayaardraam kare jnyaanamudraam
kalaabhirvinidraam kalaapaih subhadraam.
purastreem vinidraam purastungabhadraam
bhaje shaaradaambaamajasram madambaam.
lalaamaankaphaalaam lasadgaanalolaam
svabhaktaikapaalaam yashah shreekapolaam.
kare tvakshamaalaam kanatpratnalolaam
bhaje shaaradaambaamajasram madambaam.
suseemantaveneem dri shaa nirjitaineem
ramatkeeravaaneem namadvajrapaaneem.
sudhaamantharaasyaam mudaa chintyaveneem
bhaje shaaradaambaamajasram madambaam.
sushaantaam sudehaam dri gante kachaantaam
lasatsallataangee manantaamachintyaam.
smarettaapasaih sargapoorvasthitaam taam
bhaje shaaradaambaamajasram madambaam.
kurange turange mri gendre khagendre
maraale madebhe mahokshe dhirood haam.
mahatyaam navamyaam sadaa saamarood haam
bhaje shaaradaambaamajasram madambaam.
jvalatkaantivahnim jaganmohanaangeem
bhaje maanasaambhojasubhraantabhri ngeem.
nijastotrasangeetanri tyaprabhaangeem
bhaje shaaradaambaamajasram madambaam.
bhavaambhojanetraaja sampoojyamaanaam
lasanmandahaasa prabhaavaktrachihnaam.
chalachchanchalaa chaarutaat ankakarnaam
bhaje shaaradaambaamajasram madambaam.
