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Sri Dhumavathi Stotram

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Shree dhoomaavatee stotram'

Praataryaa syaatkumaaree kusumakalikayaa jaapamaalaam' japantee
Madhyaahne praud'haroopaa vikasitavadanaa chaarunetraa nishaayaam' |
Sandhyaayaam' vri'ddharoopaa galitakuchayugaa mund'amaalaam' vahantee
Saa devee devadevee tribhuvanajananee kaal'ikaa paatu yushmaan || 1 ||

Badhvaa khat'vaangakhet'au kapilavarajat'aamand'alam' padmayoneh'
Kri'tvaa daityottamaangaih' srajamurasi shirashshekharam' taarkshyapakshaih' |
Poornam' raktaih' suraanaam' yamamahishamahaashri'ngamaadaaya paanau
Paayaadvo vandyamaana pralaya muditayaa bhairavah' kaal'araatryaam || 2 ||

Charvanteemastikhand'am' prakat'akat'akat'aa shabdasanghaata mugram'
Kurvaanaa pretamadhye kahaha kahakahaa haasyamugram' kri'shaangee |
Nityam' nityaprasaktaa d'amarud'amad'imaan sphaarayantee mukhaabjam'
Paayaannashchand'ikeyam' jhajhamajhamajhamaa jalpamaanaa bhramantee || 3 ||

T'ant'ant'ant'ant'at'ant'aaprakara t'amat'amaanaadaghant'aa vahantee
Sphem'sphem'sphem'sphaara kaaraat'akat'akitahasaa naadasanghat't'abheemaa |
Lolaa mund'aagramaalaa lala halahalahaa lolalolaagra vaacham'
Charvantee chand'amund'am' mat'amat'amat'ite charvayanteepunaatu || 4 ||

Vaamekarne mri'gaankapral'ayaparigatam' dakshine sooryabimbam'
Kant'henakshatrahaaram' varavikat'ajat'aajoot'akemund'amaalaam' |
Skandhe kri'tvoragendra dhvajanikarayutam' brahmakankaalabhaaram'
Sam'haare dhaarayantee mama haratu bhayam' bhadradaa bhadrakaal'ee || 5 ||

Tailaabhyaktaikaveneetrapumayavilasatkarnikaakraantakarnaa
Lohenai kena kri'tvaa charananal'inakaa maatmanah' paadashobhaam' |
Digvaasaaraasabhena grasati jagadidam' yaa yavaakarnapooraa
Varshinyaatiprabaddhaa dhvajavitatabhujaa bhaasi devi tvameva || 6 ||

Sangraame hetikri'tyaih' sarudhiradashanairyadbhat'aanaam' shirobhih'
Maalaamaabaddhyamoordhni dhvajavitatabhujaa tvam' shmashaane pravisht'aa |
Dri'sht'aa bhootaprabhootaih'pri'thutarajaghanaa baddhanaagendrakaanchee
Shoolaagravyagrahastaa madhurudhiravasaa taamranetraa nishaayaam || 7 ||

Dam'sht'raaraudre mukhe'smim' stava vishati jagaddevi sarvam' kshanaardhaat
Sam'saarasyaantakaale nararudhiravasaasamplave dhoomadhoomre |
Kaal'i kaapaalikee saa shavashayanarataa yoginee yogamudraa
Raktaarookshaa sabhaasthaa maranabhayaharaa tvam' shivaa chand'aghant'aa || 8 ||

Dhoomaavatyasht'akam' punyam' sarvaapadvinivaaranam' |
Yah'pat'hetsaadhako bhaktyaa siddhim' vindati vaanchhitaam || 9 ||

Mahaapadi mahaaghore mahaaroge mahaarane |
Shatroochchaat'e maaranaadau jantoonaam' mohane tathaa || 10 ||

Pat'het stotramidam' devi sarvatah' siddhibhaagbhavet |
Devadaanavagandharvaa yaksharaakshasapannagaah' || 11 ||

Sim'havyaaghraadikaassarve stotrasmaranamaatratah' |
Dooraaddooraataram' yaanti kimpunarmaanushaadayah' || 12 ||

Stotrenaanena deveshi kinna siddhyati bhootale |
Sarvashaantirbhaveddevi ante nirvaanataam' vrajet || 13 ||

Iti oordhvaamnaaye shree dhoomavateestotram' sampoornam |

Meaning

Sri Dhoomavati Stotram is a fierce and compassionate hymn dedicated to Goddess Dhoomavati, one of the Mahavidyas, who transforms darkness and suffering into liberation and strength. The verses describe the Goddess manifesting in different forms and times of life—youthful, mature, aged, and terrifying—yet always acting as the protective Mother of the three worlds. She is depicted with smoky hue, blood-red eyes, and fearsome weapons (such as the khatvanga), and she rides the crow—symbols of renunciation, dissolution, and transcendence of worldly illusion.

Though her form is dreadful to the wicked, Dhoomavati is the refuge of sincere devotees: she destroys demons, neutralizes hostile forces, breaks harmful spells, relieves grave illnesses, and removes obstacles that block dharma and prosperity. The stotram enumerates her fearsome attributes—loud cries, terrifying laughter, and destructive power—each serving to uproot negativity and protect the devotee. It promises that reciters attain deliverance from danger, victory in conflicts, protection in hazardous places (even graveyards), and relief from incurable conditions.

Beyond worldly protection, the hymn leads to inner purification. By remembering and reciting this stotram with devotion, one can experience courage, resolve, social vindication, and ultimately peace and spiritual liberation. The text assures that the Goddess’s grace makes even seemingly impossible outcomes achievable.

Benefits:
• Removal of enemies, black magic, and occult threats
• Healing, protection from death-fear, and relief from severe illnesses
• Victory in battles, disputes, and legal matters
• Social recognition, financial and professional stability
• Inner purification, spiritual progress, courage, and lasting peace

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Dhumavathi Stotram?
Sri Dhumavathi Stotram is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Dhumavati, one of the Mahavidyas. It describes the fierce form of the Goddess while praising her protective and liberating power for devotees.
When should one recite Sri Dhumavathi Stotram?
This stotram can be recited at any time, especially when seeking protection from challenges, troubles, or negative forces. Tuesdays and Amavasya (new moon) days are considered particularly auspicious for worshipping the Goddess.
What are the main benefits of reciting this stotram?
Reciting Sri Dhumavathi Stotram brings benefits such as destruction of enemies, liberation from diseases, financial stability, victory in disputes, courage, and ultimately spiritual peace. It helps remove all kinds of negativity.
Who should recite Sri Dhumavathi Stotram?
Those suffering from fear of enemies, chronic illnesses, financial crises, or lack of mental peace can recite this stotram. It is also beneficial for those seeking spiritual progress and liberation from worldly attachments.
How many times should Sri Dhumavathi Stotram be recited?
Generally, it is recommended to recite the stotram 11, 21, 51, or 108 times daily for best results. This can be determined based on your devotion and available time.
What is the origin of Sri Dhumavathi Stotram?
Sri Dhumavathi Stotram is part of the Tantra and Shakta traditions, originating in the context of worshipping the Mahavidya goddesses. It is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures.

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