Stotras
Devotional Sanskrit hymns with audio chanting, transliteration and meaning
Asthalaxmi Stotra
Lakshmi
सुमनस वन्दित सुन्दरि माधवि चन्द्र सहोदरि हेममये।
Sumanasa vandita sundari mādhavi candra sahodari hemamaye,
The eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi — considered auspicious and brings auspicious results in life. Salutations to the bea…
Ganpati Atharvasirsha
Chanting
ॐ नमस्ते गणपतये।
Oṃ namaste gaṇapataye,
For purification of mind and soul; improves concentration, making it easier to navigate challenges in life. O Ganapati, …
Guruashtakam
Ashtakam
शरीरं सुरूपं तथा वा कलत्रं यशश्चारु चित्रं धनं मेरुतुल्यम्।
Śarīraṃ surūpaṃ tathā vā kalatraṃ yaśaś cāru citraṃ dhanaṃ merutulyam,
For Spiritual Growth, Inner Peace and Divine Connection. Even if one has beauty, a good spouse, fame, wealth as great as…
Gurupaduka Stotra
Guru
अनन्त संसार समुद्रतार नौकायिताभ्यां गुरुभक्तिताभ्याम्।
Ananta saṃsāra samudra tāra naukāyitābhyāṃ gurubhakti tābhyām,
Enhances spiritual awareness and connection with the Guru's teachings; improves focus and clarity in daily life. Salutat…
Haristotram
Vishnu
जगज्जनित्री जगदेकवन्द्या जगत्पालयित्री जगदेकगम्या।
Jagaj janitri jagadeka vandyā jagat pālayitri jagadeka gamyā,
Those who recite this stotra once a day — Lord Vishnu fulfills all their desired wishes. Salutations to the mother of th…
Ramraksha Stotra
Ram
चरितं रघुनाथस्य शतकोटिप्रविस्तरम्।
Caritaṃ raghu nāthasya śata koṭi pravistaram,
Fosters a deeper connection with Lord Rama, aiding in spiritual development and moral fortitude. The story of Raghunatha…
Sankatnasanam Ganesh Stotra
Ganesh
प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं गौरीपुत्रं विनायकम्।
Praṇamya śirasā devaṃ Gauriputraṃ Vināyakam,
Removes obstacles, fulfills desires and brings prosperity. Bowing one's head to Lord Vinayaka, son of Gauri — one who me…
Shiv Sadakshar Stotra
Shiva
ककारं करुणामयं त्रिनयनं कैलासनाथं प्रभुम्।
Kakāraṃ karuṇāmayaṃ trinayanam kailāsanāthaṃ prabhum,
Brings peace and positivity; a very powerful practice for spiritual development and mental clarity. I worship Shiva, the…
Ganesh Pancharatnam
Ganesh
मुदाकरात्तमोदकं सदा विमुक्तिसाधकं कलाधरावतंसकं विलासिलोकरक्षकम्।
Mudā karātta modakaṃ sadā vimukti sādhakaṃ kalādharāvataṃsakaṃ vilāsiloka rakṣakam,
Brings health, wealth, knowledge and wisdom; attracts material abundance and financial stability. I bow to Vinayaka — wh…
Hanuman Chalisa
Chanting
श्रीगुरु चरण सरोज रज निज मन मुकुर सुधारि।
Śrī guru caraṇa saroja raja nija mana mukura sudhāri,
Acts as a shield against negative energies and evil influences, providing a sense of safety and security. Cleansing the …
Mahalaxmi Ashtakam
Ashtakam
नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।
Namaste'stu mahāmāye śrīpīṭhe surapūjite,
One of the most powerful prayers for wealth and prosperity. Salutations to you, O Mahamaya, worshipped by the gods at th…
Shiv Raksha Stotra
Shiva
चरितं परमाद्भुतं प्रभोर्जगत्पतेः शम्भोः।
Caritaṃ paramādbhutaṃ prabhor jagatpateḥ śambhoḥ,
Believed to guard against physical harm, illness and evil influences; creates a protective aura. May Shiva — the auspici…
Chandasekhar Ashtakam
Ashtakam
चन्द्रशेखर चन्द्रशेखर चन्द्रशेखर पाहि माम्।
Candraśekhara candraśekhara candraśekhara pāhi mām,
Protection from death and fearlessness. O Chandrashekhara — he who bears the crescent moon — protect me, protect me, pro…
Daridrya Dahan Stotra
Shiva
विश्वेश्वराय नरकार्णवतारणाय कर्णामृताय शशिशेखरधारणाय।
Viśveśvarāya narakārṇava tāraṇāya karṇāmṛtāya śaśiśekhara dhāraṇāya,
Ensures prosperity in life, restores health and family welfare. Salutations to Shiva — the lord of the universe, saviour…
Durga Chalisa
Chanting
नमो नमो दुर्गे सुख करनी।
Namo namo Durge sukha karanī,
Brings overall well-being, helps with financial difficulties and relationship issues, and reduces the intensity of karmi…
Rudrashtakam
Ashtakam
नमामीशमीशान निर्वाणरूपं विभुं व्यापकं ब्रह्मवेदस्वरूपम्।
Namāmīśam īśāna nirvāṇarūpaṃ vibhuṃ vyāpakaṃ brahmavedas varūpam,
Removes negativity and fills inner strength with peace of mind, improving emotional healing and easing stress. I bow to …
Nirvanashtakam
Ashtakam
मनो बुद्ध्यहंकार चित्तानि नाहं न च श्रोत्रजिह्वे न च घ्राणनेत्रे।
Mano buddhy ahaṃkāra cittāni nāhaṃ na ca śrotrajihve na ca ghrāṇanetre,
A sacred mirror reflecting the truth of who we really are — self-realization and liberation. I am not the mind, intellec…
Ramashtakam
Ashtakam
भजे विशेषसुन्दरं समस्तपापखण्डनम्।
Bhaje viśeṣasundaraṃ samastapāpakhaṇḍanam,
Helps reduce anxiety, stress and depression, providing a sense of calm and relaxation. I worship the supremely beautiful…
Kalbhairav Ashtakam
Ashtakam
देवराजसेव्यमान पावनाङ्घ्रिपङ्कजं व्यालयज्ञसूत्रमिन्दुशेखरं कृपाकरम्।
Devarāja sevyamāna pāvanāṅghri paṅkajaṃ vyāla yajñasūtram indu śekharaṃ kṛpākaram,
Helps get rid of past sins and negative karma, and aids in overcoming sorrows and delusions. I worship Kalbhairav, the l…
Trotakashtakam
Ashtakam
विदिताखिलशास्त्रसुधाजलधे महितोपनिषत् कथितार्थनिधे।
Viditākhila śāstra sudhājaladhe mahitopaniṣat kathitārtha nidhe,
Enhances focus, clarity and spiritual discipline; brings peace, protection and divine grace. O teacher Shankara, you who…