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Sri Tulasi Stavaraja

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shree tulasee stavaraajah'

shaunakah' --
soota soota mahaapraajnya sarvashaasravishaarada |
broohi me stavaraajam' tu tulasyaah' punyavardhanam' ||1||

shree sootah' --
saadhu saadhu mahaabhaaga kri'tah' prashnastvayaa'nagha |
tulasyaah' stavaraajam' tu ko nu varnayitum' kshamah' ||2||

iha loke paratraapi brahmanaa'pi na shakyate |
tulaseekaananam' dri'sht'vaa yatra kutraapi vai sthale ||3||

smaranaatkeertanaad dhyaanaat sarvapaapaih' pramuchyate |
kimuta stavaraajena stuvato muktirasya vai ||4||

bhavishashyateeti sandeho rauravam' narakam' vrajet |
tulaseestavaraajasya chhando'nusht'up prakeertitam' |
ri'shirnaaraayano devo devataa shreerudeeritaa ||5||

shreeriti beejam', tumiti keelakam', lamiti shaktih',
shreemiti digbandhah' | nama iti sarvabhootochvaat'anam' ||

anganyaasah' -
om shree hri'dayaaya namah' | om tum' shirase svaahaa |
om lam' shikhaayai vashat' | om syaim' kavachaaya hum' |
om nam' netratrayaaya vaushat'| om mah' asraaya phat' |
bhoorbhuvassuvaromiti digbandhah' ||

dhyaanam' -
chaturbaahuyutaam' deveem' shankhapustakadhaarineem' |
padmaakshamaalaam' pushpam' cha dhaarineem' punyadaayineem' ||6||

amri'taabdhisamutpanne sarvashokavinaashinee |
sarvasaubhaagyadaatree(yee ) tvam' tulasi (see) rakshanam' kuru ||7||

dakshine lokavikhyaate vishnudhri'tashareerini |
vishvaroopee vishvakartree tulasee rakshanam' kuru ||8||

sarvalokamaye(yee ) poojye sarvasampatpradaayini |
sarvataapaprashamani tulasee rakshanam' kuru ||9||

mahitaa lokapoojyaa cha mahishaasurabhanjani |
karaveerapuraavaase tulasee rakshanam' kuru ||10||

maayaavatee bhagavatee mahilaa bhadrakaalikaa |
mohinee sangataa shauree tulasee rakshanam' kuru ||11||

mahaalakshmi mahaakaalee sarvatra vijayaa jayaa |
ashareeree shareeree cha tulasee rakshanam' kuru ||12||

brahmaanee shankaree saumyaa vaishnavee cha svadhaa tathaa |
devasenaa mahaaraudree tulasee rakshanam' kuru ||13||

chaamund'aa chanchalaa bheemaa renukaa maarikaa tathaa |
padmaakshee panjmamaalaa cha tulasee rakshanam' kuru ||14||

shubhaashubhapradaatree tvam' vri'shabhaasurabhanjanee |
vanjulaa jarjharee krooraa tulasee rakshanam' kuru ||15||

atiguhyatamam' divyam' putrapautrapravardhanam' |
naastikaaya pradeyam' na naabhaktaaya kadaachana ||16||

shushrooshave cha bhaktaaya pradeyam' hitamichchhataa |
vishnubhaktaaya poojyaaya vairaagya gunashaaline ||17||

bhri'guvaare bhaumavaare pradoshe cha visheshatah' |
prabhaate sarvadaa japyam' likhitvaa pustakam' yadi ||18||

sthaapitam' poojitam' chetsyaat sarvarogaih' pramuchyate |
mahaalakshmeeh' sindhuteere vishnunaa prabhavishnunaa ||19||

saa'pi vidhaye proktavatee tenoktam' naaradaaya vai |
naaradah' proktavaanmahyam' tadetatproktavaanaham' ||20||

evam' paramparaapraaptam' sarvashaasraartha sangraham' |
tulaseekavacham' punyam' tasmaatstotram' mahaatphalam' ||21||

tasmaatkot'igunam' punyam' tulaseestavaraajatah' |
putraarthee putramaapnoti raajyaarthee raajyamaapnuyaat ||22||

kim' tena bahunoktena mokshaarthee mokshaamaapnuyaatt |
saptadveepavateem' pri'thveem' datvaa yatphalamaapnuyaat |
tatphalam' samavaapnoti tulaseepatradaanatah' ||23||

iti brahmapuraanaantargatah' tulaseestavaraajah' sampoornah' |

Meaning

    1.    Shaunaka asks Suta to narrate the greatest hymn that glorifies the divine power of Goddess Tulasi.
    2.    Suta replies that the question itself is holy — for even the great Brahma finds it difficult to describe Tulasi’s greatness.
    3.    Merely seeing a Tulasi grove destroys sins.
    4.    Remembering, chanting, or meditating upon her grants liberation; reciting this Stavaraja ensures ultimate freedom.
    5.    The sage of this hymn is Narayana, the metre is Anushtup, and the deity is Goddess Tulasi.
    6.    In meditation, she appears with four arms, holding a conch, a book, flowers, and a rosary — radiating divine purity.
7–15. She is described as arising from the ocean of nectar, remover of sorrows, giver of prosperity, one with Vishnu, destroyer of demons, and appearing in forms such as Lakshmi, Kali, Chamunda, Renuka, and Bhadra Kali.
16–17. This sacred hymn is to be shared only with true devotees, not with the faithless.
18–19. Chanting it especially on Fridays, Tuesdays, or during Pradosha removes all diseases.
20–23. Passed from Brahma to Narada to Suta, it brings immense blessings — granting wealth, sons, kingdoms, and even moksha. Offering even one Tulasi leaf yields the merit of donating the entire earth.

Summary:

Sri Tulasi Stavaraja celebrates the divine glory of Goddess Tulasi, the consort of Lord Vishnu and embodiment of purity, compassion, and strength. It teaches that devotion to Tulasi destroys sins, brings prosperity, and leads to liberation. Through this hymn, she is revealed as the unifying energy of all divine forms — Lakshmi, Kali, Shakti — the power sustaining both creation and devotion. Chanting or even keeping this hymn near brings peace, health, and divine protection to the devotee’s home.
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Tulasi Stavaraja?
Sri Tulasi Stavaraja is a supreme hymn that glorifies the divine power, various forms, and virtues of Goddess Tulasi. Chanting it is believed to destroy all sins and grant liberation.
When should Sri Tulasi Stavaraja be recited?
It is beneficial to recite this Stotra daily. Especially, chanting it on Fridays, Tuesdays, or during Pradosha times is said to remove all diseases and bestow special blessings.
What are the main benefits of reciting Sri Tulasi Stavaraja?
Reciting this Stavaraja grants destruction of sins, liberation (moksha), freedom from diseases, progeny, wealth, and even sovereignty. It also brings peace and prosperity into one's life.
Who should recite this Stotra?
Anyone with faith and devotion can recite this Stotra. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking the blessings of Goddess Tulasi, wishing to overcome illnesses, and aspiring for spiritual liberation.
How many times should Sri Tulasi Stavaraja be recited?
Depending on your time and devotion, it is auspicious to recite it at least once daily. For special benefits, one may recite it 11, 21, or 108 times.
What is the origin of Sri Tulasi Stavaraja?
This Stotra is said to have been passed down from Lord Brahma to Narada, and from Narada to Suta Maharshi. It was narrated by Suta Maharshi when Shaunaka Maharshi inquired about it.

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