What is the meaning of 'śrīmacchaṅkarapāṇipallavakirallōlambamālōllasa...bhajē' in the context of Śrī Bhadrakālī?

This verse describes the beauty and auspiciousness of Śrī Bhadrakālī, focusing on her divine form and the blessings she bestows.

What does 'hēlādāritadārikāsuraśiraḥśrīvīrapāṇōnmada...bhajē' signify regarding Śrī Bhadrakālī's power?

This verse highlights Bhadrakālī's victory over demons, emphasizing her strength and the protection she offers to her devotees, as shown through her actions and attributes.

How does 'bālārkāyutakōṭibhāsurakirīṭāmuktamugdhālaka...bhajē' portray the appearance of Śrī Bhadrakālī?

This describes her radiant appearance, comparing her crown's brilliance to countless suns and praising her beautiful features, suggesting divine and captivating beauty.

What is the essence of 'mātaṅgaśrutibhūṣiṇīṁ madhudharīvāṇīsudhāmōṣiṇīṁ...bhajē' in relation to Śrī Bhadrakālī?

This verse describes her as adorned with divine knowledge, her speech enchanting, and her gaze capable of both protection and destruction, illustrating her multifaceted nature.

What benefit is mentioned for reciting the Śrī Bhadrakālyāṣṭakam, as per the text?

Reciting the Śrī Bhadrakālyāṣṭakam is said to destroy diseases, grant prosperity, fame, and devotion, ultimately leading to happiness and liberation.

śrī bhadrakālyaṣṭakam 2

1276
Kalika Stotra

śrīmacchaṅkarapāṇipallavakirallōlambamālōllasa-
-nmālālōlakalāpakālakabarībhārāvalībhāsurīm |
kāruṇyāmr̥tavārirāśilaharīpīyūṣavarṣāvalīṁ
bālāmbāṁ lalitālakāmanudinaṁ śrībhadrakālīṁ bhajē || 1 ||

hēlādāritadārikāsuraśiraḥśrīvīrapāṇōnmada-
-śrēṇīśōṇitaśōṇimādharapuṭīṁ vīṭīrasāsvādinīm |
pāṭīrādisugandhicūcukataṭīṁ śāṭīkuṭīrastanīṁ
ghōṭīvr̥ndasamānadhāṭiyuyudhīṁ śrībhadrakālīṁ bhajē || 2 ||

bālārkāyutakōṭibhāsurakirīṭāmuktamugdhālaka-
-śrēṇīninditavāsikāmarusarōjākāñcalōruśriyam |
vīṇāvādanakauśalāśayaśayaśyānandasandāyinī-
-mambāmambujalōcanāmanudinaṁ śrībhadrakālīṁ bhajē || 3 ||

mātaṅgaśrutibhūṣiṇīṁ madhudharīvāṇīsudhāmōṣiṇīṁ
bhrūvikṣēpakaṭākṣavīkṣaṇavisargakṣēmasaṁhāriṇīm |
mātaṅgīṁ mahiṣāsurapramathinīṁ mādhuryadhuryākara-
-śrīkārōttarapāṇipaṅkajapuṭīṁ śrībhadrakālīṁ bhajē || 4 ||

mātaṅgānanabāhulēyajananīṁ mātaṅgasaṅgāminīṁ
cētōhāritanucchavīṁ śapharikācakṣuṣmatīmambikām |
jr̥mbhatprauḍhiniśumbhaśumbhamathinīmambhōjabhūpūjitāṁ
sampatsantatidāyinīṁ hr̥di sadā śrībhadrakālīṁ bhajē || 5 ||

ānandaikataraṅgiṇīmamalahr̥nnālīkahaṁsīmaṇīṁ
pīnōttuṅgaghanastanāṁ ghanalasatpāṭīrapaṅkōjjvalām |
kṣaumāvītanitambabimbaraśanāsyūtakvaṇat kiṅkiṇīṁ
ēṇāṅkāmbujabhāsurāsyanayanāṁ śrībhadrakālīṁ bhajē || 6 ||

kālāmbhōdakalāyakōmalatanucchāyāśitībhūtimat
saṅkhyānāntaritastanāntaralasanmālākilanmauktikām |
nābhīkūpasarōjanālavilasacchātōdarīśāpadīṁ
dūrīkurvayi dēvi ghōraduritaṁ śrībhadrakālīṁ bhajē || 7 ||

ātmīyastanakumbhakuṅkumarajaḥpaṅkāruṇālaṅkr̥ta-
-śrīkaṇṭhaurasabhūribhūtimamarīkōṭīrahīrāyitām |
vīṇāpāṇisanandananditapadāmēṇīviśālēkṣaṇāṁ
vēṇīhrīṇitakālamēghapaṭalīṁ śrībhadrakālīṁ bhajē || 8 ||

dēvīpādapayōjapūjanamiti śrībhadrakālyaṣṭakaṁ
rōgaughāghaghanānilāyitamidaṁ prātaḥ pragēyaṁ paṭhan |
śrēyaḥ śrīśivakīrtisampadamalaṁ samprāpya sampanmayīṁ
śrīdēvīmanapāyinīṁ gatimayan sō:’yaṁ sukhī vartatē ||

iti śrīnārāyaṇaguruviracitaṁ śrībhadrakālyaṣṭakam |

About the Author: Team Trilok

Trilok represents a premier collective of Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the fields of Vedic Astrology, Vastu Shastra, and Religious Studies. Specializing in the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern applicability, the Trilok team provides research-backed insights into planetary influences, spiritual rituals, and Sanatan Dharma traditions.

Dedicated to authenticity, the team comprises certified astrologers and Vedic scholars who ensure every piece of content is factually accurate and scripturally aligned. Trilok serves as a trusted authority for readers seeking precise horoscope analysis, auspicious timings (Muhurat), and detailed guidance on religious observances.