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Prachanda Chandika Stavaraja

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Prachand'a chand'ikaa stavaraajah' (shree chhinnamastaa stotram')

Aanandayitri parameshvari vedagarbhe
Maatah' purandarapuraantaralabdhanetre |
Lakshmeemasheshajagataam' paribhaavayantah'
Santo bhajanti bhavateem' dhanadeshalabdhyai || 1 ||

Lajjaanugaam' vimalavidrumakaantikaantaam'
Kaantaanuraagarasikaah' parameshvari tvaam |
Ye bhaavayanti manasaa manujaasta ete
Seemantineebhiranisham' paribhaavyamaanaah' || 2 ||

Maayaamayeem' nikhilapaatakakot'ikoot'a-
-vidraavineem' bhri'shamasam'shayino bhajanti |
Tvaam' padmasundaratanum' tarunaarunaasyaam'
Paashaankushaabhayavaraadyakaraam' varaastraih' || 3 ||

Te tarkakarkashadhiyah' shrutishaastrashilpai-
-shchhando'bhishobhitamukhaah' sakalaagamajnyaah' |
Sarvajnyalabdhavibhavaah' kumudenduvarnaam'
Ye vaagbhave cha bhavateem' paribhaavayanti || 4 ||

Vajrapanunnahri'dayaa samayadruhaste
Vairochane madanamandiragaasyamaatah' |
Maayaadvayaanugatavigrahabhooshitaa'si
Divyaastravahnivanitaanugataa'si dhanye || 5 ||

Vri'ttatrayaasht'adalavahnipurah'sarasya
Maartand'amand'alagataam' paribhaavayanti |
Ye vahnikoot'asadri'sheem' manipoorakaanta-
-ste kaalakant'akavid'ambanachanchavah' syuh' || 6 ||

Kaalaagarubhramarachandanakund'agola-
-khand'airanangamadanodbhavamaadaneebhih' |
Sindoorakunkumapat'eerahimairvidhaaya
Sanmand'alam' tadupareeha yajenmri'd'aaneem || 7 ||

Chanchattad'inmihirakot'ikaraam' vichelaa-
-mudyatkabandharudhiraam' dvibhujaam' trinetraam |
Vaame vikeernakachasheershakare pare taa-
-meed'e param' paramakartrikayaa sametaam || 8 ||

Kaameshvaraanganilayaam' kalayaa sudhaam'sho-
-rvibhraajamaanahri'dayaamapare smaranti |
Suptaahiraajasadri'sheem' parameshvarasthaam'
Tvaamadriraajatanaye cha samaanamaanaah' || 9 ||

Lingatrayoparigataamapi vahnichakra-
-peet'haanugaam' sarasijaasanasannivisht'aam |
Suptaam' prabodhya bhavateem' manujaa gurookta-
-hunkaaravaayuvashibhirmanasaa bhajanti || 10 ||
Shubhraasi shaantikakathaasu tathaiva peetaa
Stambhe riporatha cha shubhrataraasi maatah' |
Uchchaat'ane'pyasitakarmasukarmani tvam'
Sam'sevyase sphat'ikakaantiranantachaare || 11 ||

Tvaamutpalairmadhuyutairmadhunopaneetai-
-rgavyaih' payovilulitaih' shatameva kund'e |
Saajyaishcha toshayati yah' purushastrisandhyam'
Shanmaasato bhavati shakrasamo hi bhoomau || 12 ||

Jaagratsvapannapi shive tava mantraraaja-
-mevam' vichintayati yo manasaa vidhijnyah' |
Sam'saarasaagarasamri'ddharane vahitram'
Chitram' na bhootajanane'pi jagatsu pum'sah' || 13 ||

Iyam' vidyaa vandyaa hariharavirinchiprabhri'tibhih'
Puraaraaterantah' puramidamagamyam' pashujanaih' |
Sudhaamandaanandaih' pashupatisamaanavyasanibhih'
Sudhaasevyaih' sadbhirgurucharanasam'saarachaturaih' || 14 ||

Kund'e vaa mand'ale vaa shuchiratha manunaa bhaavayatyeva mantree
Sam'sthaapyochchairjuhoti prasavasuphaladaih' padmapaalaashakaanaam |
Haimam' ksheeraistilairvaam' samadhukakusumairmaalateebandhujaatee-
-shvetairabdham' sakaanaamapi varasamidhaa sampade sarvasiddhyai || 15 ||

Andhah' saajyam' samaam'sam' dadhiyutamathavaa yo'nvaham' yaamineenaam'
Madhye devyai dadaati prabhavati gri'hagaa shreeramushyaavakhand'aa |
Aajyam' maam'sam' saraktam' tilayutamathavaa tand'ulam' paayasam' vaa
Hutvaa maam'sam' trisandhyam' sa bhavati manujo bhootibhirbhootanaathah' || 16 ||

Idam' devyaah' stotram' pat'hati manujo yastrisamayam'
Shuchirbhootvaa vishve bhavati dhanado vaasavasamah' |
Vashaa bhoopaah' kaantaa nikhilaripuhantuh' suraganaa
Bhavantyuchchairvaacho yadiha nanu maasaistribhirapi || 17 ||

Iti shreeshankaraachaaryavirachitah' prachand'achand'ikaastavaraajah' samaaptah' ||

Meaning

The Prachanda Chandika Stavaraja (Sri Chinnamasta Stotram) is a supreme hymn to Goddess Chinnamasta — the fierce, lightning-like Mahavidya who embodies ego-transcendence, prana mastery, and instantaneous awakening. Composed by Adi Shankaracharya, it praises the Devi as the giver of bliss, destroyer of ignorance, and revealer of inner fire.

The opening verses describe Her as the Supreme Mother residing within the womb of the Vedas, the source of wealth, radiance, and divine power. Those who meditate upon Her with devotion gain prosperity, dignity, and inner purity.

Subsequent verses describe Her beautiful yet terrifying form — ruby-like complexion, lotus-bright body, youthful face, weapons in hand, and streams of self-offered blood symbolising the slaying of ego. Her image represents the union of knowledge and power, the dissolution of duality, the awakening of kundalini, and mastery over maya.

The hymn portrays the goddess dwelling in the fire regions, the manipura chakra, and the inner sun. Those who meditate on her fiery form become fearless, victorious, and capable of overcoming even the obstacles of fate.

Her attendants — Yoginis, Dakinis, Bhairavi, and other fierce goddesses — surround Her like guardians of the directions, offering protection to the devotee. The stotra also details ritual offerings using flowers, ghee, meat, sesame, and rice — symbolic of surrendering the lower tendencies to the higher Self.

The phalashruti proclaims:
• One who recites this hymn thrice daily becomes wealthy like Kubera, powerful like Indra, victorious like a king.
• Enemies vanish, desires are fulfilled, and speech becomes potent and truthful.
• With six months of dedicated worship, the devotee attains siddhis, divine protection, and extraordinary success.

This stotram is not merely praise but a manual of spiritual transformation, guiding the seeker to harness the fiery power of the Goddess to burn away ignorance, awaken inner power, and attain liberation.

Benefits:

• Ego dissolution, inner fire awakening, chakra activation
• Fearlessness, victory over obstacles, shatru samhara
• Wealth, charisma, success, and divine favour
• Rapid progress in tantra and kundalini practices
• Protection from negative forces, karmic cleansing
• Siddhi attainment with consistent sadhana

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Prachanda Chandika Stavaraja?
It is a highly powerful and benevolent hymn dedicated to Sri Chinnamasta Devi, a fierce manifestation of Adi Shakti. It aids in the destruction of ego, the development of knowledge, and the attainment of liberation.
When should this Stotra be recited?
This Stotra can be recited on any auspicious day, especially during Durga Puja, or daily in the morning after bathing with a pure mind. For special benefits, reciting it on Tuesdays or Fridays is considered auspicious.
What are the benefits of reciting the Prachanda Chandika Stavaraja?
Reciting this hymn brings forth benefits such as destruction of enemies, removal of evil forces, wealth, royal status, speech mastery, fame, and yoga siddhis. It also stabilizes the inner fire and boosts self-confidence.
Who should recite this Stotra?
Those who wish to transcend ego, seek spiritual elevation, are troubled by enemies, or desire wealth and yogic accomplishments can recite this Stotra with devotion.
How many times should this Stotra be recited?
Generally, reciting it once daily is considered auspicious. For specific benefits, as mentioned in the Phalashruti, one should recite it three times or with devotion for three months.
What is the origin of the Prachanda Chandika Stavaraja?
This Stotra is popularly attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. It is a profound hymn that glorifies the immense power and grace of Sri Chinnamasta Devi.

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