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Sri Bhadrakali Stuti

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Shree bhadrakaal'ee stutih'

Brahmavishnu oochatuh' |
Namaami tvaam' vishvakartreem' paresheem'
Nityaamaadyaam' satyavijnyaanaroopaam |
Vaachaateetaam' nirgunaam' chaatisookshmaam'
Jnyaanaateetaam' shuddhavijnyaanagamyaam || 1 ||

Poornaam' shuddhaam' vishvaroopaam' suroopaam'
Deveem' vandyaam' vishvavandyaamapi tvaam |
Sarvaantah'sthaamuttamasthaanasam'sthaa-
-meed'e kaal'eem' vishvasampaalayitreem || 2 ||

Maayaateetaam' maayineem' vaapi maayaam'
Bheemaam' shyaamaam' bheemanetraam' suresheem |
Vidyaam' siddhaam' sarvabhootaashayasthaa-
-meed'e kaal'eem' vishvasam'haarakartreem || 3 ||

No te roopam' vetti sheelam' na dhaama
No vaa dhyaanam' naapi mantram' maheshi |
Sattaaroope tvaam' prapadye sharanye
Vishvaaraadhye sarvalokaikahetum || 4 ||

Dyauste sheersham' naabhidesho nabhashcha
Chakshoom'shi te chandrasooryaanalaaste |
Unmeshaaste suprabodho divaa cha
Raatrirmaatashchakshushoste nimesham || 5 ||

Vaakyam' devaa bhoomireshaa nitambam'
Paadau gulpham' jaanujanghastvadhaste |
Preetirdharmo'dharmakaaryam' hi kopah'
Sri'sht'irbodhah' sam'hri'tiste tu nidraa || 6 ||

Agnirjihvaa braahmanaaste mukhaabjam'
Sandhye dve te bhrooyugam' vishvamoortih' |
Shvaaso vaayurbaahavo lokapaalaah'
Kreed'aa sri'sht'ih' sam'sthitih' sam'hri'tiste || 7 ||

Evambhootaam' devi vishvaatmikaam' tvaam'
Kaal'eem' vande brahmavidyaasvaroopaam |
Maatah' poorne brahmavijnyaanagamye
Durge'paare saararoope praseeda || 8 ||

Iti shreemahaabhaagavate mahaapuraane brahmavishnukri'taa shree bhadrakaal'ee stutih' |

Meaning

Sri Bhadra Kali Stuti, recited by Brahma and Vishnu themselves, is a profound hymn glorifying the Supreme Mother as the source of creation, preservation, and dissolution. She is described as the transcendent reality — beyond speech, mind, qualities, and even the grasp of the highest wisdom. She is pure consciousness, subtle, eternal, and accessible only through inner spiritual knowledge.

The stuti praises her as the cosmic form: the heavens as her head, the skies as her navel, the sun and moon as her eyes, fire as her tongue, earth as her hips, the oceans as her flow — a beautiful expression of her as the Universal Body. All dharma, adharma, creation, awareness, dissolution — everything is her play. Her breath is air, her arms are the guardians of the worlds, her creation is divine sport.

She is Mahavidya, Mahamaya, Mahamedha, Mahasmriti — the wisdom behind all beings. She is fierce yet compassionate, the destroyer of ignorance and the one who showers grace upon seekers. Even gods cannot fully comprehend her form, but they bow to her as the ultimate refuge.

This hymn reveals Bhadrakali as the supreme power behind time, nature, and consciousness. Reciting it invokes protection, clarity, courage, and spiritual strength. It dissolves fear, confusion, and negative energies, establishing the devotee firmly in divine grace.

Benefits:
• Protection from fear, negativity, danger, and obstacles
• Purification of mind and awakening of higher wisdom
• Strength, courage, clarity, and emotional stability
• Overcoming enemies and harmful influences
• Spiritual growth and connection to the Supreme Shakti
• Peace, wellbeing, and divine support in all actions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Bhadrakali Stuti?
It is a sacred hymn recited by Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu themselves, glorifying Goddess Bhadrakali as the supreme power behind creation, sustenance, and dissolution, and describing her universal form.
When and how should one recite this Stotra?
This Stotra can be recited on any auspicious day, especially Tuesdays or Fridays, after bathing and purifying oneself, sitting before an image of the Goddess with devotion and sincerity. Daily recitation is highly recommended.
What are the benefits of reciting Sri Bhadrakali Stuti?
Recitation of this Stotra offers protection from fear and negative energies, enhances knowledge, destroys enemies, promotes spiritual progress, and invokes divine grace.
Who should recite this Stotra?
Devotees of Goddess Bhadrakali, those seeking protection, knowledge, and courage in life, and anyone aspiring for spiritual upliftment can recite this Stotra.
How many times should this Stotra be recited?
As part of daily worship, it can be recited at least once, or 3, 7, 11, 21, or 108 times. Chanting with a specific resolve (sankalpa) yields better results.
What is the origin of this Stotra?
This Stotra is mentioned in Puranic texts, originating from the occasion when Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu praised Jagannmata Bhadrakali.

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