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Amba Stuti

अम्बा स्तुति

6 min read13 versesSource: Markandeya Purana (Durga Saptashati tradition)

About Amba Stuti

Amba Stuti — अम्बा स्तुति — is a devotional hymn of praise offered to Goddess Durga. Attributed to Markandeya Purana (Durga Saptashati tradition), this prayer holds a special place in Hindu devotional literature. Regular recitation is believed to combine Vedic and Puranic praise in accessible form, grant fulfillment of all purposes (Sarvartha Siddhi), and recognize the Mother as Buddhi, Shakti, Shanti, Shraddha, and Lakshmi in all creatures. Recitation is particularly auspicious on Tuesday (Mangalvar) and Friday (Shukravar) and during Navratri, Durga Puja, and Chaitra Navratri. With 13 verses and a reading time of about 6 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Amba Stuti in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ अथ श्रीअम्बास्तुतिः ॥

नमो देव्यै महादेव्यै शिवायै सततं नमः।

नमः प्रकृत्यै भद्रायै नियताः प्रणताः स्म ताम्॥१॥

जगदम्बे त्वां प्रणमामि सर्वलोकनिवासिनि।

आदिशक्ते जगन्मातः पाहि मां शरणागतम्॥२॥

त्वं ब्रह्मविद्या विद्यानां महाविद्या महास्मृतिः।

महामेधा महाधीमती महामन्त्रा महाद्युतिः॥३॥

त्वं श्रीस्त्वमीश्वरी त्वं ह्रीस्त्वं बुद्धिर्बोधलक्षणा।

त्वं पुष्टिस्त्वं तुष्टिस्त्वं शान्तिः क्षान्तिरेव च॥४॥

नमोऽम्बे सर्वसंहर्त्रि नमोऽम्बे सर्वदायिनि।

नमोऽम्बे सर्वशक्तिस्थे नमोऽम्बे सर्वमंगले॥५॥

दुर्गे दुर्गतिनाशिन्यै नमो नारायणी शुभे।

नमस्ते गरुडारूढे नमस्ते कोलवाहिनि॥६॥

त्वं वैष्णवी शक्तिरनन्तवीर्या

विश्वस्य बीजं परमासि माया।

सम्मोहितं देवि समस्तमेतत्

त्वं वै प्रसन्ना भुवि मुक्तिहेतुः॥७॥

सर्वभूतेषु या देवी बुद्धिरूपेण संस्थिता।

नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥८॥

सर्वभूतेषु या देवी शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।

नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥९॥

सर्वभूतेषु या देवी शान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता।

नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥१०॥

सर्वभूतेषु या देवी श्रद्धारूपेण संस्थिता।

नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥११॥

सर्वभूतेषु या देवी लक्ष्मीरूपेण संस्थिता।

नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥१२॥

माता मे सर्वलोकानां त्वमेव जगदम्बिका।

त्वत्प्रसादेन जीवामि त्वां विना शून्यमेव मे॥१३॥

इति स्तुत्वा महाम्बां ये पठन्ति प्रत्यहं नराः।

तेषां सर्वार्थसिद्धिः स्यात् अम्बा तुष्यति सर्वदा॥

॥ इति श्रीअम्बास्तुतिः सम्पूर्णा ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Comprehensive praise of the Divine Mother incorporating key verses from Durga Saptashati
  • Contains the famous 'Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu' formula praising Devi in all beings
  • Recognizes the Mother as Buddhi, Shakti, Shanti, Shraddha, and Lakshmi in all creatures
  • Grants fulfillment of all purposes (Sarvartha Siddhi)
  • Ideal daily prayer for those devoted to the Divine Mother
  • Combines Vedic and Puranic praise in accessible form
  • Expresses complete surrender — 'Without You everything is void'

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Amba Stuti

Read Amba Stuti in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Thirteen verses of heartfelt praise to the Divine Mother including Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu mantras. It is dedicated to Shree Durga (श्री दुर्गा), the invincible goddess and fierce protector. worshipped during navratri for courage and victory. This sacred hymn contains 13 verses and is sourced from Markandeya Purana (Durga Saptashati tradition).