Complete Guide to Annapurna Mata Stotram
Introduction to Annapurna Mata Stotram
Annapurna Mata Stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Annapurna — the divine Mother who provides food and nourishment (Anna = food, Purna = complete/full) to all beings. Composed by Adi Shankaracharya, this stotram celebrates the Goddess who ensures that no being goes hungry and who sustains the entire universe through her boundless generosity.
Spiritual Significance of Annapurna Mata Stotram
Goddess Annapurna represents the fundamental truth that food is the basis of all life. In Hindu philosophy, feeding others is considered the highest form of charity (Anna Daan). This stotram reminds devotees of the sacred nature of food and invokes the Goddess's blessings for perpetual sustenance and the noble spirit of sharing food with the hungry.
Annapurna Mata Stotram Lyrics
॥ अन्नपूर्णा माता स्तोत्रम् ॥
नित्यानन्दकरी वराभयकरी सौन्दर्यरत्नाकरी
निर्धूताखिलघोरपावनकरी प्रत्यक्षमाहेश्वरी।
प्रालेयाचलवंशपावनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥1॥
नानारत्नविचित्रभूषणकरी हेमाम्बराडम्बरी
मुक्ताहारविलम्बमान-विलसद्वक्षोजकुम्भान्तरी।
काश्मीरागरुवासिताङ्गरुचिरे काशीपुराधीश्वर
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥2॥
योगानन्दकरी रिपुक्षयकरी धर्मार्थनिष्ठाकरी
चन्द्रार्कानलभासमानलहरी त्रैलोक्यरक्षाकरी।
सर्वैश्वर्यसमस्तवाञ्छितकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥3॥
कैलासाचलकन्दरालयकरी गौरी उमा शङ्करी
कौमारी निगमार्थगोचरकरी ओङ्कारबीजाक्षरी।
मोक्षद्वारकपाटपाटनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥4॥
दृश्यादृश्यविभूतिवाहनकरी ब्रह्माण्डभाण्डोदरी
लीलानाटकसूत्रभेदनकरी विज्ञानदीपाङ्कुरी।
श्रीविश्वेशमनःप्रसादनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥5॥
उर्वीसर्वजनेश्वरी भगवती मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी
वेणीनीलसमानकुन्तलहरी नित्यान्नदानेश्वरी।
सर्वानन्दकरी सदा शुभकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥6॥
आदिक्षान्तसमस्तवर्णनकरी शम्भोस्त्रिभावाकरी
काश्मीरात्रिजलेश्वरी त्रिलहरी नित्याङ्करा शर्वरी।
कामाकाङ्क्षकरी जनोदयकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥7॥
देवी सर्वविचित्ररत्नरचिता दाक्षायणी सुन्दरी
वामं स्वादुपयोधरप्रियकरी सौभाग्यमाहेश्वरी।
भक्ताभीष्टकरी सदा शुभकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥8॥
चन्द्रार्कानलकोटिकोटिसदृशा चन्द्रांशुबिम्बाधरी
चन्द्रार्काग्निसमानकुन्तलधरी चन्द्रार्कवर्णेश्वरी।
मालापुस्तकपाशसाङ्कुशधरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥9॥
क्षेत्रत्राणकरी महाऽभयकरी माता कृपासागरी
साक्षान्मोक्षकरी सदा शिवकरी विश्वेश्वर श्रीधरी।
दक्षाक्रन्दकरी निरामयकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥10॥
अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे।
ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति॥11॥
माता च पार्वती देवी पिता देवो महेश्वरः।
बान्धवाः शिवभक्ताश्च स्वदेशो भुवनत्रयम्॥12॥
॥ इति श्रीमच्छङ्कराचार्यविरचितं
श्रीअन्नपूर्णास्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
॥ Annapurna Mata Stotram ॥
Nityanandakari Varabhayakari Saundaryaratnakari
Nirdhutakhilaghorapavanakari Pratyakshamaheshvari।
Praleyachalavamshapavanakari Kashipuradhishvari
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥1॥
Nanaratnavichitrabhushanakari Hemambaradambari
Muktaharavilambamana-vilasadvakshojakumbhantari।
Kashmiragaruvasitangaruchire Kashipuradhishvara
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥2॥
Yoganandakari Ripukshayakari Dharmarthanishthakari
Chandrarkanalabhasamanalahari Trailokyarakshakari।
Sarvaishvaryasamastavanchhitakari Kashipuradhishvari
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥3॥
Kailasachalakandaralayakari Gauri Uma Shankari
Kaumari Nigamarthagocharakari Onkarabijakshari।
Mokshadvarakapatapatanakari Kashipuradhishvari
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥4॥
Drishyadrishyavibhutivahanakari Brahmandabhandodari
Lilanatakasutrabhedanakari Vijnanadipankuri।
Shrivishveshamanahprasadanakari Kashipuradhishvari
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥5॥
Urvisarvajaneshvari Bhagavati Matannapurneshvari
Veninilasamanakuntalahari Nityannadaneshvari।
Sarvanandakari Sada Shubhakari Kashipuradhishvari
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥6॥
Adikshantasamastavarnanakari Shambhostribhavakari
Kashmiratrijaleshvari Trilahari Nityankara Sharvari।
Kamakankshakari Janodayakari Kashipuradhishvari
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥7॥
Devi Sarvavichitraratnarachita Dakshayani Sundari
Vamam Svadupayodharapriyakari Saubhagyamaheshvari।
Bhaktabhishtakari Sada Shubhakari Kashipuradhishvari
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥8॥
Chandrarkanalakotikotisadrisha Chandramshubimbadhari
Chandrarkagnisamanakuntaladhari Chandrarkavarneshvari।
Malapustakapashasankushadhari Kashipuradhishvari
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥9॥
Kshetratranakari Mahaabhayakari Mata Kripasagari
Sakshanmokshakari Sada Shivakari Vishveshvara Shridhari।
Dakshakrandakari Niramayakari Kashipuradhishvari
Bhiksham Dehi Kripavalambanakari Matannapurneshvari॥10॥
Annapurne Sadapurne Shankarapranavallabhe।
Jnanavairagyasiddhyartham Bhiksham Dehi Cha Parvati॥11॥
Mata Cha Parvati Devi Pita Devo Maheshvarah।
Bandhavah Shivabhaktashcha Svadesho Bhuvanatrayam॥12॥
॥ Iti Shrimachchhankaracharyavirachitam
Shriannapurnastotram Sampurnam ॥
Verse-by-Verse Meaning of Annapurna Stotram
1 First Verse
नित्यानन्दकरी वराभयकरी सौन्दर्यरत्नाकरी
निर्धूताखिलघोरपावनकरी प्रत्यक्षमाहेश्वरी।
प्रालेयाचलवंशपावनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
निर्धूताखिलघोरपावनकरी प्रत्यक्षमाहेश्वरी।
प्रालेयाचलवंशपावनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: नित्यानन्दकरी (Nityanandakari) = the bestower of eternal bliss; वराभयकरी (Varabhayakari) = the granter of boons and fearlessness; सौन्दर्यरत्नाकरी (Saundaryaratnakari) = the ocean of beauty; निर्धूताखिलघोरपावनकरी (Nirdhutakhilaghorapaavanakari) = the purifier who removes all that is terrible; प्रत्यक्षमाहेश्वरी (Pratyakshamaheshvari) = the manifest great Goddess; प्रालेयाचलवंशपावनकरी (Praleyachalavamshapaavanakari) = the purifier of the Himalayan dynasty; काशीपुराधीश्वरी (Kashipuradhishvari) = the presiding deity of Kashi; भिक्षां देहि (Bhikshaam dehi) = give me alms; कृपावलम्बनकरी (Kripavalambankari) = the supporter through compassion; मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी (Matannapurneshvari) = O Mother Annapurneshwari
Translation: O bestower of eternal bliss, granter of boons and fearlessness, ocean of beauty, purifier who removes all terrors, manifest great Goddess, purifier of the Himalayan dynasty, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
2 Second Verse
नानारत्नविचित्रभूषणकरी हेमाम्बराडम्बरी
मुक्ताहारविलम्बमान-विलसद्वक्षोजकुम्भान्तरी।
काश्मीरागरुवासिताङ्गरुचिरे काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
मुक्ताहारविलम्बमान-विलसद्वक्षोजकुम्भान्तरी।
काश्मीरागरुवासिताङ्गरुचिरे काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: नानारत्नविचित्रभूषणकरी (Nanaratnavichitrabhooshanakari) = adorned with various wonderful jewels; हेमाम्बराडम्बरी (Hemambaradambari) = splendid in golden garments; मुक्ताहारविलम्बमानविलसद्वक्षोजकुम्भान्तरी (Muktaharavilambamanavilasadvakshaojakumbhantari) = with a pearl necklace hanging between the shining pitcher-like breasts; काश्मीरागरुवासिताङ्गरुचिरे (Kashmiragarivasitangaruchire) = with limbs beautiful and fragrant with saffron and agaru; काशीपुराधीश्वरी (Kashipuradhishvari) = the presiding deity of Kashi
Translation: O one adorned with wonderful jewels, splendid in golden garments, with a pearl necklace adorning Your beautiful form, fragrant with saffron and agaru, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
3 Third Verse
योगानन्दकरी रिपुक्षयकरी धर्मार्थनिष्ठाकरी
चन्द्रार्कानलभासमानलहरी त्रैलोक्यरक्षाकरी।
सर्वैश्वर्यसमस्तवाञ्छितकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
चन्द्रार्कानलभासमानलहरी त्रैलोक्यरक्षाकरी।
सर्वैश्वर्यसमस्तवाञ्छितकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: योगानन्दकरी (Yoganandakari) = bestower of the bliss of Yoga; रिपुक्षयकरी (Ripukshayakari) = the destroyer of enemies; धर्मार्थनिष्ठाकरी (Dharmarthanishthakari) = establisher of devotion to dharma and wealth; चन्द्रार्कानलभासमानलहरी (Chandrarkanala bhasamana lahari) = radiant as the waves of moon, sun, and fire; त्रैलोक्यरक्षाकरी (Trailokyarakshakari) = protector of the three worlds; सर्वैश्वर्यसमस्तवाञ्छितकरी (Sarvaishvaryasamastavanchitakari) = bestower of all prosperity and all desires
Translation: O bestower of yogic bliss, destroyer of enemies, establisher of dharma and wealth, radiant as moon, sun, and fire, protector of the three worlds, granter of all prosperity and desired things, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
4 Fourth Verse
कैलासाचलकन्दरालयकरी गौरी उमा शङ्करी
कौमारी निगमार्थगोचरकरी ओङ्कारबीजाक्षरी।
मोक्षद्वारकपाटपाटनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
कौमारी निगमार्थगोचरकरी ओङ्कारबीजाक्षरी।
मोक्षद्वारकपाटपाटनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: कैलासाचलकन्दरालयकरी (Kailasachalakandaralayakari) = dwelling in the caves of Mount Kailasa; गौरी (Gauri) = the fair one; उमा (Uma) = Uma; शङ्करी (Shankari) = the consort of Shankara; कौमारी (Kaumari) = the youthful one; निगमार्थगोचरकरी (Nigamarthgocharakari) = the revealer of the meaning of the Vedas; ओङ्कारबीजाक्षरी (Omkarabeejakshri) = the seed syllable Om personified; मोक्षद्वारकपाटपाटनकरी (Mokshadvarakapatpaatanakri) = the opener of the doors of liberation
Translation: O dweller in the caves of Kailasa, Gauri, Uma, Shankari, the youthful one, revealer of Vedic meaning, the seed syllable Om, opener of the doors to liberation, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
5 Fifth Verse
दृश्यादृश्यविभूतिवाहनकरी ब्रह्माण्डभाण्डोदरी
लीलानाटकसूत्रभेदनकरी विज्ञानदीपाङ्कुरी।
श्रीविश्वेशमनःप्रसादनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
लीलानाटकसूत्रभेदनकरी विज्ञानदीपाङ्कुरी।
श्रीविश्वेशमनःप्रसादनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: दृश्यादृश्यविभूतिवाहनकरी (Drishyadrishyavibhutativahanakari) = the bearer of all visible and invisible powers; ब्रह्माण्डभाण्डोदरी (Brahmandabhandodari) = containing the universe in Her womb; लीलानाटकसूत्रभेदनकरी (Lilanatakasutrabhedanakari) = the director of the cosmic play; विज्ञानदीपाङ्कुरी (Vijnanadipankuri) = the sprout of the lamp of knowledge; श्रीविश्वेशमनःप्रसादनकरी (Shrivishweshamanahprasadanakari) = the one who pleases the mind of Lord Vishweshwara (Shiva)
Translation: O bearer of all visible and invisible powers, containing the universe in Your womb, director of the cosmic play, sprout of the lamp of wisdom, pleaser of Lord Vishweshwara's mind, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
6 Sixth Verse
उर्वीसर्वजनेश्वरी भगवती मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी
वेणीनीलसमानकुन्तलहरी नित्यान्नदानेश्वरी।
सर्वानन्दकरी सदा शुभकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
वेणीनीलसमानकुन्तलहरी नित्यान्नदानेश्वरी।
सर्वानन्दकरी सदा शुभकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: उर्वीसर्वजनेश्वरी (Urvisarvajneshvari) = the queen of all people on earth; भगवती (Bhagavati) = the divine one; वेणीनीलसमानकुन्तलहरी (Veninilsamanakuntalahari) = with braided hair dark as blue; नित्यान्नदानेश्वरी (Nityannadaneshvari) = the eternal goddess of food-giving; सर्वानन्दकरी (Sarvanandakari) = the bestower of all bliss; सदा शुभकरी (Sada shubhakari) = always auspicious
Translation: O queen of all people on earth, divine Mother Annapurneshwari, with beautiful dark braided hair, eternal goddess of food-giving, bestower of all bliss, always auspicious, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
7 Seventh Verse
आदिक्षान्तसमस्तवर्णनकरी शम्भोस्त्रिभावाकरी
काश्मीरात्रिजलेश्वरी त्रिलहरी नित्याङ्करा शर्वरी।
कामाकाङ्क्षकरी जनोदयकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
काश्मीरात्रिजलेश्वरी त्रिलहरी नित्याङ्करा शर्वरी।
कामाकाङ्क्षकरी जनोदयकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: आदिक्षान्तसमस्तवर्णनकरी (Adikshantasamastavarnanakari) = the embodiment of all letters from A to Ksha; शम्भोस्त्रिभावाकरी (Shambhostribhavakari) = the creator of the three states of Shambhu (Shiva); काश्मीरात्रिजलेश्वरी (Kashmiratrijaleshvari) = the goddess of saffron and the three waters; त्रिलहरी (Trilahari) = of three waves; नित्याङ्करा (Nityankara) = the eternal sprout; शर्वरी (Sharvari) = the night goddess; कामाकाङ्क्षकारी (Kamakankshakari) = the fulfiller of desires; जनोदयकरी (Janodayakari) = the uplifter of people
Translation: O embodiment of all letters, creator of Shambhu's three states, goddess of saffron and sacred waters, of three waves, eternal sprout, night goddess, fulfiller of desires, uplifter of people, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
8 Eighth Verse
देवी सर्वविचित्ररत्नरचिता दाक्षायणी सुन्दरी
वामं स्वादुपयोधरप्रियकरी सौभाग्यमाहेश्वरी।
भक्ताभीष्टकरी सदा शुभकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
वामं स्वादुपयोधरप्रियकरी सौभाग्यमाहेश्वरी।
भक्ताभीष्टकरी सदा शुभकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: देवी (Devi) = the Goddess; सर्वविचित्ररत्नरचिता (Sarvavichitratnarachita) = adorned with all wonderful jewels; दाक्षायणी (Dakshayani) = daughter of Daksha; सुन्दरी (Sundari) = the beautiful one; वामं (Vamam) = on the left; स्वादुपयोधरप्रियकरी (Svadupayodharapriyakari) = who lovingly nourishes with sweet milk; सौभाग्यमाहेश्वरी (Saubhagyamaheshvari) = the auspicious great Goddess; भक्ताभीष्टकरी (Bhaktabhishtakari) = the fulfiller of devotees' desires; सदा शुभकरी (Sada shubhakari) = always auspicious
Translation: O Goddess adorned with wonderful jewels, daughter of Daksha, beautiful one, who lovingly nourishes, auspicious great Goddess, fulfiller of devotees' desires, always auspicious, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
9 Ninth Verse
चन्द्रार्कानलकोटिकोटिसदृशा चन्द्रांशुबिम्बाधरी
चन्द्रार्काग्निसमानकुन्तलधरी चन्द्रार्कवर्णेश्वरी।
मालापुस्तकपाशसाङ्कुशधरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
चन्द्रार्काग्निसमानकुन्तलधरी चन्द्रार्कवर्णेश्वरी।
मालापुस्तकपाशसाङ्कुशधरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: चन्द्रार्कानलकोटिकोटिसदृशा (Chandrarkanalakatikotisadrisha) = resembling crores of moons, suns, and fires; चन्द्रांशुबिम्बाधरी (Chandramshubimbadhari) = bearing the orb of moon's rays; चन्द्रार्काग्निसमानकुन्तलधरी (Chandrakragnisamanakuntladhari) = with hair resembling moon, sun, and fire; चन्द्रार्कवर्णेश्वरी (Chandarkavarneshvari) = the goddess of the colors of moon and sun; मालापुस्तकपाशसाङ्कुशधरी (Malapustakapaashasaanakushdhari) = holding a rosary, book, noose, and goad
Translation: O one radiant as crores of moons, suns, and fires, bearing the moon's orb, with hair resembling moon, sun, and fire, goddess of moon and sun hues, holding rosary, book, noose, and goad, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
10 Tenth Verse
क्षेत्रत्राणकरी महाऽभयकरी माता कृपासागरी
साक्षान्मोक्षकरी सदा शिवकरी विश्वेश्वर श्रीधरी।
दक्षाक्रन्दकरी निरामयकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
साक्षान्मोक्षकरी सदा शिवकरी विश्वेश्वर श्रीधरी।
दक्षाक्रन्दकरी निरामयकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरी
भिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी॥
Word Meanings: क्षेत्रत्राणकरी (Kshetratranakari) = the protector of the sacred field (Kashi); महाभयकरी (Mahabhayakari) = the granter of great fearlessness; माता (Mata) = Mother; कृपासागरी (Kripasagari) = the ocean of compassion; साक्षान्मोक्षकरी (Sakshanmokshakari) = the direct bestower of liberation; सदा शिवकरी (Sada Shivakari) = always auspicious; विश्वेश्वरश्रीधरी (Vishweshvarashridhari) = the bearer of the glory of Vishweshwara; दक्षाक्रन्दकरी (Dakshakrandakari) = the one who caused Daksha to wail; निरामयकरी (Niramayakari) = the remover of all diseases
Translation: O protector of the sacred field, granter of great fearlessness, Mother, ocean of compassion, direct bestower of liberation, always auspicious, bearer of Vishweshwara's glory, the one who made Daksha weep, remover of diseases, presiding deity of Kashi — give me alms, O compassionate Mother Annapurneshwari!
11 Concluding Prayer (Verse 11)
अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे।
ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति॥
ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति॥
Word Meanings: अन्नपूर्णे (Annapurne) = O Annapurna (full of food); सदापूर्णे (Sadapurne) = O ever-complete one; शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे (Shankarapraanavallabhe) = O beloved of Shankara's life; ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थम् (Jnanavairagyasiddhyartham) = for the attainment of knowledge and dispassion; भिक्षाम् (Bhiksham) = alms; देहि (Dehi) = give; पार्वति (Parvati) = O Parvati
Translation: O Annapurna, ever-full one, beloved of Lord Shankara — for the attainment of knowledge and dispassion, give me alms, O Parvati!
✦ Concluding Verse (Verse 12)
माता च पार्वती देवी पिता देवो महेश्वरः।
बान्धवाः शिवभक्ताश्च स्वदेशो भुवनत्रयम्॥
बान्धवाः शिवभक्ताश्च स्वदेशो भुवनत्रयम्॥
Word Meanings: माता (Mata) = Mother; पार्वती देवी (Parvati Devi) = Goddess Parvati; पिता (Pita) = Father; देवः महेश्वरः (Devah Maheshvarah) = Lord Maheshvara (Shiva); बान्धवाः (Bandhavah) = kinspeople/relatives; शिवभक्ताः (Shivabhaktah) = the devotees of Shiva; स्वदेशः (Svadeshah) = my homeland; भुवनत्रयम् (Bhuvanatrayam) = the three worlds
Translation: My Mother is Goddess Parvati, my Father is Lord Maheshvara (Shiva), my kinspeople are the devotees of Shiva, and my homeland is the three worlds.
Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Annapurna Mata Stotram
Spiritual Growth
- Divine Grace: Attracts the special blessings and protection of Goddess Annapurna
- Inner Peace: Brings tranquility and contentment to the mind
- Positive Energy: Develops an attitude of gratitude and spiritual awareness
- Spiritual Progress: Enhances devotion and deepens spiritual understanding
Material and Worldly Benefits
- Obstacle Removal: Clears impediments from the path of progress
- Success: Enhances success in academic, professional, and personal endeavors
- Protection: Provides divine protection from negative forces and energies
- Family Harmony: Promotes peace and understanding among family members
Health and Well-being
- Mental Clarity: Enhances focus, concentration, and decision-making
- Stress Relief: Reduces anxiety and promotes emotional balance
- Physical Vitality: Supports overall health and well-being
- Karmic Purification: Helps dissolve accumulated negative karma
How to Chant Annapurna Mata Stotram: Complete Guide
Preparation for Chanting
- Personal Cleanliness: Take a bath and wear clean clothes
- Sacred Space: Sit in a clean, quiet place facing east or north
- Deity Image: Place an image or idol of Goddess Annapurna before you
- Light a Lamp: Light a ghee or sesame oil lamp for auspiciousness
- Mental Preparation: Calm the mind with a few minutes of deep breathing
Step-by-Step Chanting Process
- Invocation: Begin with a brief prayer to Goddess Annapurna
- Sankalpa: State your intention (spiritual growth, protection, or specific purpose)
- Recitation: Chant the stotram with clear pronunciation and devotional feeling
- Meditation: After chanting, sit quietly and meditate on the deity's form
- Prayer: Offer your heartfelt prayers and express gratitude
Important Guidelines
- Maintain regularity — daily practice yields the best results
- Chant with genuine devotion rather than mere mechanical repetition
- Try to understand the meaning of the verses for deeper spiritual impact
- Maintain a vegetarian diet on days of special devotion
- Share the merit of your practice by praying for the welfare of all beings
Best Times to Recite Annapurna Mata Stotram
Daily Practice
- Early Morning: Brahma Muhurta (4:00 - 6:00 AM) for maximum spiritual benefit
- Evening: During sunset (Sandhya Kaal) for divine blessings
- Before Sleep: For peaceful rest and divine protection through the night
Special Occasions
- Festival Days: During festivals associated with Goddess Annapurna
- Ekadashi: Auspicious for spiritual practices and vrat observances
- Purnima (Full Moon): Enhanced spiritual energy for meditation and chanting
- Amavasya (New Moon): For removal of negative influences and karmic cleansing
Frequently Asked Questions about Annapurna Stotram
What is the Annapurna Stotram?
The Annapurna Stotram (अन्नपूर्णा स्तोत्रम्) is a devotional hymn composed by Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Goddess Annapurna — the divine mother who nourishes the entire universe with food. 'Anna' means food/grain and 'Purna' means complete/full. Annapurna is a form of Goddess Parvati who presides over food and nourishment. Shankaracharya composed this stotram in Kashi (Varanasi), where the Annapurna Temple is one of the most sacred sites.
Who is Goddess Annapurna?
Goddess Annapurna is a manifestation of Goddess Parvati/Shakti as the provider of nourishment. According to legend, when Lord Shiva declared the world to be Maya (illusion), Parvati — being the material universe — disappeared, causing all food to vanish. When Shiva and the gods faced starvation, Parvati reappeared in Kashi as Annapurna, distributing food from a golden bowl. Even Lord Shiva came to her as a beggar, acknowledging that food (Annam) is not illusion but the sacred gift of the Divine Mother.
When should one chant the Annapurna Stotram?
This stotram is ideal before meals as a form of food prayer, during Annapurna Jayanti (Purnima of Margashirsha month), during Navaratri, and on Fridays. It is especially meaningful during food-related ceremonies, community kitchens (langar/bhandara), and before cooking. In Kashi, it is recited daily at the Annapurna Temple. Many households recite it to ensure the family never faces food scarcity.
What are the benefits of reciting the Annapurna Stotram?
The stotram ensures that the devotee and their family are always blessed with sufficient food and nourishment. It removes the fear of hunger and poverty, sanctifies the food one eats, develops gratitude for the divine gift of sustenance, and grants overall material prosperity. On a deeper level, it nourishes not just the body but the mind and soul — Annapurna provides intellectual and spiritual food as well.
What is the philosophical significance of food (Anna) in Hindu tradition?
The Taittiriya Upanishad declares 'Annam Brahma' — Food is Brahman (the Supreme Reality). Food is the foundation of all life, worship, and spiritual practice. Without food, no sadhana is possible. By worshipping Annapurna, one acknowledges that food is not merely a biological necessity but a sacred divine gift. Shankaracharya's stotram embodies this Upanishadic wisdom — food is the first manifestation of divine grace, and the Mother who provides it deserves the highest devotion.