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Sri Gauri Stuti

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gauree stutih'

shreeh'

leelaalabdhasthaapitaluptaakhilalokaam'
    lokaateetairyogibhirantashchiramri'gyaam'|
baalaadityashrenisamaanadyutipunjaam'
    gaureemamambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||1||

pratyaahaaradhyaanasamaadhisthitibhaajaam'
    nityam' chitte nirvri'tikaasht'haam' kalayanteem'|
satyajnyaanaanandamayeem' taam' tanuroopaam'
    gaureemambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||2||

chandraapeed'aananditamandasmitavaktraam'
    chandraapeed'aalankri'taneelaalakabhaaraam'|
indropendraadyarchitapaadaambujayugmaam'
    gaureemambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||3||

aadikshaantaamaksharamoortyaa vilasanteem'
    bhoote bhoote bhootakadambaprasavitreem'|
shabdabrahmaanandamayeem' taam' tat'idaabhaam'
    gaureemambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||4||

moolaadhaaraadutthitaveethyaa vidhirandhram'
    sauram' chaandram' vyaapya vihaarajvalitaangeem'|
yeyam' sookshmaatsookshmatanustaam' sukharoopaam'
    gaureemambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||5||

nityah' shuddho nishkala eko jagadeeshah'
    saakshee yasyaah' sargavidhau sam'harane cha|
vishvatraanakreed'analolaam' shivapatneem'
    gaureemambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||6||

yasyaah' kukshau leenamakhand'am' jagadand'am'
    bhooyo bhooyah' praadurabhoodutthitameva|
patyaa saardham' taam' rajataadrau viharanteem'
    gaureemambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||7||

yasyaamotam' protamashesham' manimaalaa-
    sootre yadvatkkaapi charam' chaapyacharam' cha|
taamadhyaatmajnyaanapadavyaa gamaneeyaam'
    gaureemambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||8||

naanaakaaraih' shaktikadambairbhuvanaani
    vyaapya svairam' kreed'ati yeyam' svayamekaa|
kalyaaneem' taam' kalpalataamaanatibhaajaam'
    gaureemambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||9||

aashaapaashakleshavinaasham' vidadhaanaam'
    paadaambhojadhyaanaparaanaam' purushaanaam'|
eeshaameeshaardhaangaharaam' taamabhiraamaam'
    gaureemambaamamburuhaaksheemahameed'e ||10||

praatah'kaale bhaavavishuddhah' pranidhaanaa-
    dbhaktyaa nityam' jalpati gauridashakam' yah'|
vaachaam' siddhim' sampadamagryaam' shivabhaktim' (sampadam' uchchaih')
    tasyaavashyam' parvataputree vidadhaati ||11||

iti shreematparamaham'saparivraajakaachaaryasya
shreegovindabhagavatpoojyapaadashishyasya
shreemachchhankarabhagavatah' kri'tau
gaureedashakam' sampoornam'  ||

Meaning

The Gauri Dashakam is a hymn of ten verses in praise of Goddess Gauri (Parvati) —
the embodiment of divine energy, wisdom, and compassion.

Each verse describes her as:
    •    The source of all creation,
    •    The consort of Lord Shiva,
    •    The inner consciousness illuminating all beings,
    •    The giver of liberation and worldly prosperity alike.

Those who recite this stotra daily at dawn, with purity and devotion,
gain eloquence in speech, prosperity, and steadfast devotion to Lord Shiva.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Gauri Stuti?
Sri Gauri Stuti is a hymn of ten verses (Dashakam) composed by Adi Shankaracharya, extolling the divine qualities, power, and compassion of Goddess Gauri. It describes the Goddess as the embodiment of the Supreme Self.
When and how should one recite this stotra?
This stotra should ideally be recited daily in the morning, after bathing, with a pure mind and devotion. Reciting it in front of an image of the Goddess while lighting a lamp is considered auspicious.
What are the main benefits of reciting Sri Gauri Stuti?
Reciting this stotra bestows eloquence in speech, prosperity, abundance, mental peace, and unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva. It is also beneficial for spiritual progress.
Who should recite this stotra?
Devotees of Goddess Gauri, and anyone seeking knowledge, peace, prosperity, and spiritual advancement can recite this stotra. There are no restrictions based on gender, age, or caste.
How many times should this stotra be recited?
Generally, reciting it at least once daily is recommended. For greater benefits or on special occasions, it can be recited 3, 7, 11, or 108 times.
What is the origin of Sri Gauri Stuti?
This divine hymn is believed to have been composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the great proponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophy. It is one of his many devotional compositions.

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