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Sri Tara Stotram

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Shree taaraa stotram'

Dhyaanam' |
Om pratyaaleed'hapadaarchitaanghrishavahri'd ghoraat't'ahaasaa paraa
Khad'gendeevarakartrikarparabhujaa hunkaara beejodbhavaa |
Sarvaa neelavishaalapingalajat'aajoot'aika naagairyutaa
Jaad'yanyasya kapaalake trijagataam' hantyugrataaraa svayam' ||

Shoonyasthaamatitejasaam' cha dadhateem' shoolaabja khad'gam' gadaam'
Muktaahaarasubaddha ratna rasanaam' karpoora kundojvalaam |
Vande vishnusurendrarudranamitaam' trailokya rakshaaparaam
Neelaam' taamahibhooshanaadhivalayaamatyugrataaraam' bhaje ||

Stotram' |
Maatarneelasarasvati pranamataam' saubhaagyasampatprade
Pratyaaleed'hapadasthite shavahri'di smeraananaambhoruhe |
Phullendeevaralochane trinayane kartreekapaalotpale
Khad'gam' chaadadhatee tvameva sharanam' tvaameeshvareemaashraye || 1 ||

Vaachaameeshvari bhaktikalpalatike sarvaarthasiddheeshvari
Gadyapraakri'tapadyajaatarachanaasarvaarthasiddhiprade |
Neelendeevaralochanatrayayute kaarunyavaaraannidhe
Saubhaagyaamri'tavardhanena kri'payaasincha tvamasmaadri'sham || 2 ||

Kharve garvasamoohapooritatano sarpaadiveshojvale
Vyaaghratvakpariveetasundarakat'ivyaadhootaghant'aankite |
Sadyah'kri'ttagaladrajah'parimilanmund'advayeemoordhaje
Granthishreninri'mund'adaamalalite bheeme bhayam' naashaya || 3 ||

Maayaanangavikaararoopalalanaabindvardhachandraambike
Humphat'kaaramayi tvameva sharanam' mantraatmike maadri'shah' |
Moortiste janani tridhaamaghat'itaa sthoolaatisookshmaa paraa
Vedaanaam' nahi gocharaa kathamapi praajnyairnutaamaashraye || 4 ||

Tvatpaadaambujasevayaa sukri'tino gachchhanti saayujyataam'
Tasyaah' shreeparameshvaratrinayanabrahmaadisaamyaatmanah' |
Sam'saaraambudhimajjane pat'utanurdevendramukhyaasuraan
Maataste padasevane hi vimukhaan kim' mandadheeh' sevate || 5 ||

Maatastvatpadapankajadvayarajomudraankakot'eerinaste
Devaa jayasangare vijayino nishshankamanke gataah' |
Devo'ham' bhuvane na me sama iti spardhaam' vahantah' pare
Tattulyaam' niyatam' yathaa shashiravee naasham' vrajanti svayam || 6 ||

Tvannaamasmaranaatpalaayanaparaandrasht'um' cha shaktaa na te
Bhootapretapishaacharaakshasaganaa yakshashcha naagaadhipaah' |
Daityaa daanavapungavaashcha khacharaa vyaaghraadikaa jantavo
D'aakinyah' kupitaantakashcha manujaan maatah' kshanam' bhootale || 7 ||

Lakshmeeh' siddhiganashcha paadukamukhaah' siddhaastathaa vairinaam'
Stambhashchaapi varaangane gajaghat'aastambhastathaa mohanam |
Maatastvatpadasevayaa khalu nri'naam' siddhyanti te te gunaah'
Klaantah' kaantamanobhavo'tra bhavati kshudro'pi vaachaspatih' || 8 ||

Taaraasht'akamidam' punyam' bhaktimaan yah' pat'hennarah' |
Praatarmadhyaahnakaale cha saayaahne niyatah' shuchih' || 9 ||

Labhate kavitaam' vidyaam' sarvashaastraarthavidbhavet
Lakshmeemanashvaraam' praapya bhuktvaa bhogaanyathepsitaan |
Keertim' kaantim' cha nairujyam' praaptyaante mokshamaapnuyaat || 10 ||

Meaning

Sri Tara Stotram praises the fierce and powerful form of Goddess Neela Saraswati, also known as Ugra Tara. The dhyana describes Her standing on a corpse in the “pratyālīḍha” stance, roaring with terrifying compassion, holding the sword, kartarika, kapala, and other weapons. Her form is adorned with serpents, blue radiance, and blazing energy—symbolizing the destruction of ignorance and awakening of inner wisdom.

In the stotram, the devotee worships Her as the Supreme Mother, the giver of fortune, knowledge, eloquence, and spiritual strength. She is the embodiment of speech (Vāk), the source of poetic ability, and the fulfiller of all aspirations. Her three lotus-like blue eyes radiate compassion and fierce protection.

She destroys pride, ego, illusion, and fear. Wearing tiger skin and skull garlands, She stands as the conqueror of death and ignorance. The verses acknowledge Her mysterious and ungraspable nature—subtle, gross, and transcendental—beyond the reach of the Vedas, yet accessible through devotion.

Devotees who surrender at Her lotus feet attain liberation, attain equality with divine beings, and cross the ocean of samsara. Even gods achieve victory in battle through the dust of Her lotus feet. No ghost, demon, spirit, or harmful force can stand before Her remembrance.

Through Her worship, powers such as attraction, protection, clarity of speech, intelligence, and spiritual strength arise naturally. The final verses declare that regular recitation grants poetry, knowledge, wealth, fame, health, enjoyment of desired pleasures, and ultimately liberation.

Benefits:
    •    Mastery of speech, poetry, intellect, and learning.
    •    Removal of fear, ignorance, confusion, and ego.
    •    Protection from negative forces and enemies.
    •    Wealth, fortune, fame, radiance, and physical well-being.
    •    Deep spiritual clarity and liberation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Tara Stotram?
Sri Tara Stotram is a highly powerful and sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Ugra Tara, who is also known as Neela Saraswati. It praises the deity for bestowing knowledge, eloquence, wealth, and protection upon devotees.
When and how should one recite Sri Tara Stotram?
This stotram should be recited daily in the morning, afternoon, and evening with a pure mind, devotion, and sincerity. It is best to visualize the meditative form of the Goddess while reciting.
What are the main benefits of reciting this stotram?
Recitation of Sri Tara Stotram grants knowledge, poetic ability, eloquence, wealth, health, protection from enemies, and ultimately liberation (moksha). It also helps in overcoming fear and ego.
Who should recite Sri Tara Stotram?
Any devotee seeking knowledge, eloquence, wealth, protection, and spiritual progress can recite this stotram. It is particularly beneficial for students, writers, and public speakers.
How many times should this stotram be recited?
For optimal results, it is recommended to recite this stotram three times daily (morning, afternoon, evening). Regular recitation brings the blessings of the Goddess.
What is the origin of Sri Tara Stotram?
Sri Tara Stotram is part of the Hindu Tantric and Shakta traditions. It originates from ancient religious texts that describe the glory and power of Goddess Tara.

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