Devotional Hymns
Stotras
Multi-verse devotional hymns in praise of deities — with Sanskrit, transliteration, verse-by-verse translation, and word-by-word meaning.
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Durga Saptashati (Chandi Path)
दुर्गासप्तशती (चण्डीपाठ)
by Maharishi Markandeya
Durga Saptashati (also called Chandi Path or Devi Mahatmyam) is a collection of 700 verses from the Markandeya Purana, narrating the glory and victories of Goddess Durga (Chandi) over demonic forces. Comprising 13 chapters, it describes three grand battles — the slaying of Madhu-Kaitabha, the defeat of Mahishasura, and the destruction of Shumbha-Nishumbha — revealing the supreme, all-pervading Shakti who sustains and liberates the universe. It is the central scripture of Shakta tradition, recited especially during Navratri.
Devi25 verses
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Ganapati Atharvashirsha
गणपत्यथर्वशीर्षम्
by Ganaka Rishi (Atharvaṇa tradition)
The Ganapati Atharvashirsha (also called Gaṇapati Atharvaśīrṣam or Gaṇapatya Upaniṣad) is a sacred Upanishad from the Atharvaṇa tradition, dedicated entirely to Lord Gaṇeśa. It declares Gaṇeśa to be the Supreme Brahman itself — not merely an auspicious deity, but the very ground of all existence. The text reveals Gaṇeśa as the embodiment of all five elements, all three guṇas, all three states of consciousness, and the root of all sound in the sacred syllable 'Gaṃ'. It is traditionally recited 21 times for the removal of obstacles, at the start of any undertaking, and during Gaṇeśa worship (especially on Gaṇeśa Chaturthi).
Ganesha11 verses
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Hanuman Chalisa
हनुमान चालीसा
by Goswami Tulsidas
Hanuman Chalisa is the celebrated forty-verse hymn composed by Goswami Tulsidas in praise of Shri Hanuman. Recited across Hindu traditions, it glorifies Hanuman's strength, wisdom, devotion to Lord Rama, and his power to remove fear, suffering, and obstacles.
Hanuman43 verses
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Lingashtakam
लिङ्गाष्टकम्
by Traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya
Lingashtakam is a revered eight-verse hymn in praise of the Shiva Linga. It glorifies the Linga as the destroyer of sin, ego, suffering, and rebirth, and is widely recited in Shiva worship, especially during Pradosha and Mahashivaratri.
Shiva9 verses
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Manu Sukta
मनुसूक्तम्
by Manu Vaivasvata (Seer); Viśvedeva (Devatā)
The Manu Sukta (Rigveda 10.53) is one of the most ancient hymns of the Rigveda, composed by Manu Vaivasvata — the first human, son of Vivasvat (the Sun god), and the progenitor of all humanity. In this sukta, Manu addresses the Viśvadevas (All-gods) and establishes the sacred fire, the ritual of yajña, and the foundations of dharmic civilization. The hymn is the Vedic charter of human life — Manu's voice declaring the path of light, sacrifice, and right conduct for all his descendants. The word 'mantra', 'manuṣya' (human being), and 'manas' (mind) are all derived from the root of Manu's name.
Manu Vaivasvata9 verses
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Roga Nivarna Suktam
रोगनिवर्णसूक्तम्
by Atharvan Rishis
The Roga Nivarna Suktam (Hymn for the Removal of Disease) comprises two suktas from the first Kanda of the Atharvaveda Shaunaka Samhita. Sukta 12 invokes the healing forces of nature — the life-giving rain, the thunder, and the cosmic physician — to remove ailments from every limb, cure headache, cough, and fever, and bestow peace upon the whole body. Sukta 13 offers salutations to Lightning, Thunder, and the Thunderstone as protectors who strike down disease and evil, and prays for mercy upon the body and welfare of one's offspring. These two suktas are recited for healing, protection from illness, and overall bodily wellness.
Healing & Wellbeing8 verses
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Rudra Stotram
रुद्रस्तोत्रम्
by Krishna and Arjuna (Mahabharata tradition)
This Rudra Stotram is traditionally presented as a hymn offered by Krishna and Arjuna to Lord Shiva. It praises Shiva through a long garland of epithets such as Bhava, Sharva, Rudra, Mahadeva, Tryambaka, Pinaki, and Shankara, and is recited as a powerful Shaiva prayer for grace, protection, and fulfillment.
Shiva12 verses
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Rudrashtakam
रुद्राष्टकम्
by Goswami Tulsidas
Rudrashtakam is a sublime hymn of eight verses composed by Goswami Tulsidas in praise of Lord Shiva (Rudra). Found in the Uttara Kanda of Ramcharitmanas, it beautifully describes Shiva's transcendent nature — formless yet glorious, terrifying yet compassionate — and is recited as a daily prayer and during Shiva worship.
Shiva9 verses
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Sankata Nashana Ganesha Stotram
सङ्कटनाशन गणेशस्तोत्रम्
by Traditionally attributed to Narada
This celebrated hymn to Lord Ganesha begins with 'Pranamya Shirasa Devam' and is traditionally recited for the removal of obstacles, fear, and distress. It especially praises the twelve sacred names of Ganesha and their power to grant success, learning, wealth, and liberation from difficulties.
Ganesha8 verses
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Shakrādayaḥ Suragaṇāḥ Stuti (Deva-Kṛta Devī Stuti)
शक्रादयः सुरगणाः स्तुति (देवकृत देवी स्तुति)
by Indra and the Gods (Deva-Gana)
The Shakrādayaḥ Suragaṇāḥ Stuti — also known as the Deva-Kṛta Devī Stuti or Shakra-Stuti — is the magnificent hymn sung by Indra (Shakra) and all the gods after Goddess Durga defeats the great demon Mahishasura and his army at the end of Chapter 3 of the Devi Mahatmya. Overcome with joy and gratitude, the gods bow with heads bent low, their bodies thrilling with rapture, and praise Devi as the ultimate reality — the primordial Prakriti, the seed of the universe, beyond even Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in understanding. It is one of the most profound and beautiful hymns in the entire Shakta canon.
Devi13 verses
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Shiva Mahimna Stotram
शिवमहिम्नः स्तोत्रम्
by Traditionally attributed to Pushpadanta
Shiva Mahimna Stotram is one of the most revered hymns in praise of Lord Shiva, traditionally attributed to Gandharva Pushpadanta. It celebrates the immeasurable greatness of Shiva, the limits of speech before the divine, and the transformative power of devotion.
Shiva42 verses
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Vishnu Sahasranama
विष्णु सहस्रनाम
by Mahabharata tradition; Bhishma to Yudhishthira
Vishnu Sahasranama is the celebrated hymn of the thousand names of Lord Vishnu, taught by Bhishma in the Mahabharata. It is one of the most recited Vaishnava stotras and is revered for devotion, protection, clarity of mind, and spiritual upliftment.
Vishnu74 verses