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Sri Varahi Nigraha Ashtakam

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devi krod'amukhi tvadanghrikamaladvandvaanuraktaatmane
mahyam druhyati yo maheshi manasaa kaayena vaachaa narah' |
tasyaashu tvadayogranisht'hurahalaaghaataprabhootavyathaa-
-paryasyanmanaso bhavantu vapushah' praanaah' prayaanonmukhaah' || 1 ||

devi tvatpadapadmabhaktivibhavapraksheenadushkarmani
praadurbhootanri'shamsabhaavamalinaam vri'ttim vidhatte mayi |
yo dehee bhuvane tadeeyahri'dayaannirgatvarairlohitaih'
sadyah' poorayase karaabjachashakam vaanchhaaphalairmaamapi || 2 ||

chand'ottund'avideernadamsht'rahri'dayaprodbhinnaraktachchhat'aa
haalaapaanamadaat't'ahaasaninadaat'opaprataapotkat'am |
maatarmatparipanthinaamapahri'taih' praanaistvadanghridvayam
dhyaanoddaamaravairbhavodayavashaatsantarpayaami kshanaat || 3 ||

shyaamaam taamarasaananaanghrinayanaam somaardhachood'aam jaga-
-ttraanavyagrahalaayudhaagramusalaam santraasamudraavateem |
ye tvaam raktakapaalineem haravaraarohe varaahaananaam
bhaavaih' sandadhate katham kshanamapi praananti teshaam dvishah' || 4 ||

vishvaadheeshvaravallabhe vijayase yaa tvam niyantryaatmikaa
bhootaantaa purushaayushaavadhikaree paakapradaakarmanaam |
tvaam yaache bhavateem kimapyavitatham yo madvirodheejana-
-stasyaayurmama vaanchhitaavadhibhavenmaatastavaivaajnyayaa || 5 ||

maatah' samyagupaasitum jad'amatistvaam naiva shaknomyaham
yadyapyanvitadaishikaanghrikamalaanukroshapaatrasya me |
jantuh' kashchana chintayatyakushalam yastasya tadvaishasam
bhooyaaddevi virodhino mama cha te shreyah' padaasanginah' || 6 ||

vaaraahee vyathamaanamaanasagalatsaukhyam tadaashaabalim
seedantam yamapaakri'taadhyavasitam praaptaakhilotpaaditam |
krandadbandhujanaih' kalankitatulam kant'havranodyatkri'mi
pashyaami pratipakshamaashu patitam bhraantam lut'hantam muhuh' || 7 ||

vaaraahee tvamasheshajantushu punah' praanaatmikaa spandase
shaktivyaaptacharaacharaa khalu yatastvaametadabhyarthaye |
tvatpaadaambujasangino mama sakri'tpaapam chikeershanti ye
teshaam maa kuru shankarapriyatame dehaantaraavasthitim || 8 ||

iti shree vaaraaheenigrahaasht'akam |

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Varahi Nigraha Ashtakam?
Sri Varahi Nigraha Ashtakam is a powerful eight-verse hymn dedicated to Sri Varahi Devi. It invokes the fierce form of the Goddess to protect devotees from enemies and all forms of negative energies.
When and how should one recite this Stotra?
It is best to recite this stotra daily in the morning after bathing, with a pure mind. Reciting it during special worship of Varahi Devi on Tuesdays or Fridays is considered more fruitful.
What are the main benefits of reciting Sri Varahi Nigraha Ashtakam?
Reciting it offers benefits such as protection from enemies, removal of obstacles, increase in self-confidence, and fulfillment of desires. It also helps in subduing internal enemies like the Arishadvargas.
Who should recite Sri Varahi Nigraha Ashtakam?
Those who are troubled by enemies, facing obstacles in life, or experiencing fear and insecurity can recite this stotra for protection and strength.
How many times should this Stotra be recited?
Generally, reciting it 11, 21, 51, or 108 times daily is considered auspicious. For best results, consistent recitation for 41 days (a mandala) is often recommended.
What is the origin or source of this Stotra?
Sri Varahi Nigraha Ashtakam is a part of the Shakta tradition. While its exact historical origin isn't always clearly documented, it is a significant prayer to Varahi Devi found in ancient Tantric and Agamic texts.

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