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Badarinatha Ashtakam
Badarinatha Ashtakam
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Devotional text
ībadarīnāthāṭaka
{|| ībadarīnāthāṭaka ||}
bhū-vaikuṭha-kṛtaṃ vāsaṃ devadevaṃ jagapita|
catuvaga-dātāraṃ ībadarīśaṃ namāyaha || 1||
tāpaya-haraṃ sāā śāita-puṭa-bala-da|
paramānada-dātāraṃ ībadarīśaṃ namāyaha || 2||
saḥ pāpayakaraṃ saḥ kaivaya-dāyaka|
lokaya-ivadhātāraṃ ībadarīśaṃ namāyaha || 3||
bhata-vāchā-kapataṃ kaṇārasa-ivaha|
bhavādha-pāra-kataraṃ ībadarīśaṃ namāyaha || 4||
savadeva-tutaṃ sava sava-tīthapadaṃ ivabhu|
līlayopā-vapuṣaṃ ībadarīśaṃ namāyaha || 5||
anāidinadhanaṃ kālakālaṃ bhīmayamayuta|
savacayamayaṃ devaṃ ībadarīśaṃ namāyaha || 6||
gadamādana-kūṭathaṃ nara-nārāyaṇāmaka|
badarīkhaḍa-mayathaṃ ībadarīśaṃ namāyaha || 7||
śaūdāsīna-imaāṇāṃ savaṃ samadaśana|
ānada-icadābhāsaṃ ībadarīśaṃ namāyaha || 8||
ībaīśāṭakimadaṃ yaḥ paṭe yataḥ śuicaḥ|
sava-pāpa-ivinamutaḥ sa śāta labhate parā || 9||
|| oṃ tasa||About this ashtakam
Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.
How to chant
Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.
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