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Ambika Ashtakam

अम्बिका अष्टकम्

5 min read8 versesSource: Devi Purana

About Ambika Ashtakam

The Ambika Ashtakam, known in Sanskrit as अम्बिका अष्टकम्, is an eight-verse devotional hymn in praise of Goddess Durga. This revered text originates from Devi Purana. Devotees recite this prayer to recognize the Devi as Adi Shakti — the primordial cosmic power and destroy all calamities and remove fear of worldly existence. It is also said to grant unparalleled Siddhi to the devoted reciter. This sacred text is ideally recited on Tuesday (Mangalvar) and Friday (Shukravar) and during Navratri, Durga Puja, and Chaitra Navratri for enhanced blessings. With 8 verses and a reading time of about 5 minutes, this prayer is ideal for both daily worship and special occasions. On this page, you can read the complete Ambika Ashtakam 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 श्रीअम्बिकाष्टकम् ॥

मातर्जगद्धात्रि नमोऽस्तु तुभ्यं

नमोऽस्तु ते सर्वसुरार्चिताङ्घ्रे।

नमो जगत्तारिणि दैत्यहन्त्रि

नमोऽम्बिके सर्वविपत्तिहन्त्रि॥१॥

महिषासुरघ्नीं महिषध्वजाढ्यां

त्रिशूलखड्गाभयशक्तिहस्ताम्।

शुम्भादिदैत्यप्रमथीं भवानीं

नमाम्यहं देवमयीमम्बिकाम्॥२॥

सिंहस्थितां शक्तिधरां त्रिनेत्रां

सर्वायुधैः सज्जितदिव्यहस्ताम्।

विद्याधराणामधिदेवतां त्वां

नमाम्यहं धूम्रविलोचनघ्नीम्॥३॥

रक्तबीजं हतवत्यशेषं

चण्डं मुण्डं च निहत्य दर्पम्।

निशुम्भशुम्भौ च विनाशयन्तीं

नमाम्यहं चण्डिकामम्बिकां ताम्॥४॥

यस्याः प्रभावं परमं विदित्वा

त्रैलोक्यमेतत्सचराचरं च।

नमन्ति देवा ऋषयश्च सर्वे

तामम्बिकां प्रणमामि भक्त्या॥५॥

विधिः शिवो विष्णुरनन्तशक्तिः

त्वामेव माता जगतां प्रसूतिम्।

वदन्ति वेदाः प्रकृतिं पुराणीं

नमाम्यहं विश्वधरामम्बिकाम्॥६॥

भक्तार्तिनाशं भवभीतिनाशं

सम्पत्करं सर्वशुभप्रदं च।

सर्वापदां मोचनमद्भुतं ते

नमोऽम्बिके मातरनन्तशक्ते॥७॥

जगज्जनित्रि त्रिगुणस्वरूपे

त्वमादिशक्तिस्त्वमनादिरूपा।

त्वमेव सर्वं त्वयि सर्वमेतत्

नमोऽम्बिके मातृस्वरूपदात्रि॥८॥

य इदमम्बिकाष्टकं नित्यमीशप्रियं पठेत्।

सर्वदुःखहरं पुण्यं तस्य सिद्धिरनुत्तमा॥

॥ इति श्रीअम्बिकाष्टकं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Eight verses of powerful devotion to Goddess Ambika (Durga)
  • Recounts the slaying of Mahishasura, Shumbha, Nishumbha, and Raktabeeja
  • Destroys all calamities and removes fear of worldly existence
  • Grants wealth, auspiciousness, and supreme accomplishment
  • Recognizes the Devi as Adi Shakti — the primordial cosmic power
  • Ideal for Navratri and Durga Puja recitation
  • Grants unparalleled Siddhi to the devoted reciter

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ambika Ashtakam

Read Ambika Ashtakam in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Eight verses praising Goddess Ambika Durga, destroyer of demons and protector of devotees. 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 8 verses and is sourced from Devi Purana.