Who is Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari?

Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari is a revered goddess, praised for her compassion, her role as a protector, and her ability to grant boons and fulfill the desires of her devotees.

What are some of the qualities attributed to Vasavi Devi in the verses?

The verses attribute qualities like destroying fear, bestowing fortune, possessing a beautiful form with lotus-like eyes, delighting devotees, being connected to yoga, and being served by the wise.

What does the devotee gain by devoutly bowing to Devi?

By bowing to Devi with true devotion, a devotee can attain the fulfillment of all desires and riches. There is no doubt that at the end of life, they will attain liberation (mukti).

What is the significance of the phrase 'Namasthē Vāsavī Dēvī'?

'Namasthē Vāsavī Dēvī' translates to 'Salutations to you, Goddess Vasavi'. It is a repeated expression of reverence and devotion throughout the verses.

What is the overall message or purpose of these verses?

The verses are a hymn praising Goddess Vasavi, highlighting her divine qualities, her power to grant boons, and the benefits of devotion to her, including fulfillment of desires and ultimate liberation.

śrī vāsavī stōtram

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Devi Stotra

kailāsācalasannibhē giripurē sauvarṇaśr̥ṅgē maha-
staṁbhōdyan maṇimaṇṭapē surucira prāntē ca siṁhāsanē |
āsīnaṁ sakalā:’marārcitapadāṁ bhaktārti vidhvaṁsinīṁ
vandē vāsavi kanyākaṁ smitamukhīṁ sarvārthadāmambikām || 1 ||

namastē vāsavī dēvī namastē viśvapāvani |
namastē vratasambaddhā kōm̐ātrē tē namō namaḥ || 2 ||

namastē bhayasaṁhārī namastē bhavanāśini |
namastē bhāgyadā dēvī vāsavī tē namō namaḥ || 3 ||

namastē adbhutasandhānā namastē bhadrarūpiṇī |
namastē padmapatrākṣī sundarāṅgī namō namaḥ || 4 ||

namastē vibudhānandā namastē bhaktarañjanī |
namastē yōgasamyuktā vāṇikyānyā namō namaḥ || 5 ||

namastē budhasaṁsēvyā namastē maṅgalapradē |
namastē śītalāpāṅgī śāṅkarī tē namō namaḥ || 6 ||

namastē jaganmātā namastē kāmadāyinī |
namastē bhaktanilaẏā varadē tē namō namaḥ || 7 ||

namastē siddhasaṁsēvẏā namastē cāruhāsinī |
namastē adbhutakalyāṇī śarvāṇī tē namō namaḥ || 8 ||

namastē bhaktasaṁrakṣa-dīkṣāsambaddhakaṅkaṇā |
namastē sarvakāmyārtha varadē tē namō namaḥ || 9 ||

dēvīṁ praṇamya sadbhaktyā sarvakāmyārtha sampadān |
labhatē nā:’tra sandēhō dēhantē muktimān bhavēt || 10 ||

śrīmātā kanyakā paramēśvarī dēvyai namaḥ |

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