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Bhavani Ashtakam

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Devotional text

bhavāyāṭakaṃ
{|| bhavāyāṭakaṃ ||}
na tāto na mātā na badhuna dātā na puo na puī na bhṛyo na bhata |
na jāyā na ivaā na vṛimamaiva gitavaṃ gitavaṃ vamekā bhavāina || 1||
bhavādhāvapāre mahāduḥkhabhī papāta kāmī lobhī maḥ |
kusaṃsārapāśabaḥ sadāhaṃ gitavaṃ gitavaṃ vamekā bhavāina || 2||
na jānāima dānaṃ na ca yānayogaṃ na jānāima taṃ na ca toma |
na jānāima pūjāṃ na ca yāsayogaṃ gitavaṃ gitavaṃ vamekā bhavāina || 3||
na jānāima puyaṃ na jānāima tītha na jānāima muta layaṃ vā kadāica |
na jānāima bhata taṃ vāipa mātagaitavaṃ gitavaṃ vamekā bhavāina || 4||
kukama kusagī kubuiḥ kudāsaḥ kulācārahīnaḥ kadācāralīnaḥ |
kuṭaḥ kuvāyabadhaḥ sadāhaṃ gitavaṃ gitavaṃ vamekā bhavāina || 5||
jeśaṃ rameśaṃ maheśaṃ sureśaṃ idaneśaṃ inaśīthevaraṃ vā kadāica |
na jānāima cāya sadāhaṃ śaraye gitavaṃ gitavaṃ vamekā bhavāina || 6||
ivavāde ivaṣāde māde vāse jale cānale pavate śaumaye |
araye śaraye sadā māṃ pāiha gitavaṃ gitavaṃ vamekā bhavāina || 7||
anātho dirao jarārogayuto mahāīṇadīnaḥ sadā jāvaḥ |
ivapaau ivaṭaḥ naṭaḥ sadāhaṃ gitavaṃ gitavaṃ vamekā bhavāina || 8||
|| iita īmadāidaśaṃkarācāya ivaricatā bhavāyaṭakaṃ samātā ||

About this ashtakam — Durga

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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