Stotras and sacred texts
Stotras with Meaning
Stotras, kavachas, namavalis, and aartis from printed editions, each with the full text in Devanagari and Roman letters, its meaning in English and Hindi, how it is recited, and the scripture it comes from.
⚡ KEY TAKEAWAYS: Stotras with Meaning
- Every text here is taken from a printed edition and named with its source, so you can check each verse against the book.
- Each page gives the full text in Devanagari and Roman letters, the meaning in English and Hindi, and how the text is recited.
- The texts are grouped by deity: Bhairav, Devi, Shiva, Narasimha and the Navagrahas, with a guide to the viniyoga and nyasa.
Key Terms
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Stotra | A hymn of praise to a deity |
| Kavacha | An “armour” hymn that places the deity’s protection on the body |
| Namavali | A list of names, each said with “namah”, for worship |
| Ashtakam | A hymn of eight verses |
| Viniyoga | The opening statement of a hymn’s seer, metre, deity and purpose |
| Nyasa | Placing the parts of a mantra on the body by touch |
| Dhyana | The meditation verse describing the deity’s form |
| Aarti | A song sung while a lamp is waved before the deity |
Bhairav Stotras
Hymns, kavachas, and names of Bhairav and Batuk Bhairav, each with the full text, meaning in English and Hindi, and its source.
- Kala Bhairav Ashtakam
- Batuk Bhairav 108 Names Stotram
- Batuk Bhairav 108 Names Namavali
- Batuk Bhairav Kavacham
- Batuk Bhairav Brahma Kavacham
- Kshetrapala Bhairav Ashtakam
- Bhairav Stava
- Shri Bhairav Dev Aarti
- Batuk Bhairav Vidhi from the Sharada Tilaka
Devi Stotras
Hymns, kavachas, and names of the Goddess as Durga, Kamakhya, and Kali, each with the full text, meaning in English and Hindi, and its source.
- Siddha Kunjika Stotram
- Gupta Siddha Kunjika Stotram
- Brihat Maha Siddha Kunjika Stotram
- Shri Durga Dvatrimshat Namavali
- Kamakhya Dhyanam and Stotram
- Kamakhya Kavacham
- Kali Shatanama Stotram
Shiva Stotras
Hymns to Shiva, each with the full text, meaning in English and Hindi, and its source.
Narasimha Stotras
Hymns and the kavacha of Narasimha, each with the full text, meaning in English and Hindi, and its source.
Navagraha Stotras
Hymns to the planets, each with the full text, meaning in English and Hindi, and its source.
Guides to Recitation
Plain guides to the parts of a hymn and how they are read.