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Dattatreya Dwadash Nama Stotram

दत्तात्रेय द्वादश नाम स्तोत्रम्

3 min read5 versesSource: Dattatreya Purana

About Dattatreya Dwadash Nama Stotram

Dattatreya Dwadash Nama Stotram — दत्तात्रेय द्वादश नाम स्तोत्रम् — is a devotional hymn of praise offered to Lord Dattatreya. This sacred composition is sourced from Dattatreya Purana and continues to inspire devotees worldwide. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to grant sarva-siddhi (all supernatural accomplishments) as well as remove all sins and bestow jnana-siddhi (spiritual knowledge). Additionally, it is known to ensure constant grace of the Guru lineage. This sacred text is ideally recited on Thursday (Guruvar) and Wednesday (Budhvar) and during Datta Jayanti and Guru Purnima for enhanced blessings. The text contains 5 verses and takes around 3 minutes to recite, fitting conveniently into a daily spiritual routine. On this page, you can read the complete Dattatreya Dwadash Nama Stotram 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)

॥ श्री दत्तात्रेय द्वादश नाम स्तोत्रम् ॥

प्रथमं दत्तमित्युक्तं द्वितीयं चात्रिनन्दनम्।

तृतीयं योगिराजं च चतुर्थं दिगम्बरम्॥१॥

पञ्चमं वेदपुरुषं षष्ठं जगदीश्वरम्।

सप्तमं अवधूतं च अष्टमं त्रिमूर्तिधरम्॥२॥

नवमं श्रीगुरुनाथं दशमं सर्वशक्तिमान्।

एकादशं अनसूयेयं द्वादशं मुनिवल्लभम्॥३॥

द्वादशैतानि नामानि दत्तात्रेयस्य कीर्तयेत्।

सायं प्रातः पठेन्नित्यं सर्वसिद्धिः प्रजायते॥४॥

सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तो ज्ञानसिद्धिं च विन्दति।

गुरुकृपा सदा तस्य दत्तकृपा निरन्तरम्॥५॥

॥ इति श्री दत्तात्रेय द्वादश नाम स्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Twelve sacred names of Lord Dattatreya for daily recitation
  • Grants sarva-siddhi (all supernatural accomplishments)
  • Removes all sins and bestows jnana-siddhi (spiritual knowledge)
  • Ensures constant grace of the Guru lineage
  • Powerful for seekers on the path of Avadhuta tradition

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Dattatreya Dwadash Nama Stotram

Recite Dattatreya Dwadash Nama Stotram - 12 sacred names of Lord Dattatreya in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning for spiritual growth and guru kripa. It is dedicated to Shree Dattatreya (श्री दत्तात्रेय), the combined incarnation of brahma, vishnu, and shiva. revered as the supreme guru. This sacred hymn contains 5 verses and is sourced from Dattatreya Purana.