Bhavani Ashtaka

The Bhavani Ashtaka is a Hindu hymn dedicated to the goddess Bhavani , an epithet of the Hindu goddess Durga .it was written by the spiritual guru Adi Shankara. It comprises 8 stanzas.

Bhavani Ashtaka;


description:-

In this hymn,Adi Shankara proclaims Bhavani , a form of the divine mother, to be his only refuge, help, and source of strength.

Hymn:-

The first stanza of the mantra describes the author's veneration of Bhavani.

- Stanza 1

Na tato na mata na bandhur na data

Na putro na putro na bhrtyo na bharta

Na jaya na vidya na vrttir

Mamaiva gatih

Tvam gatih tvam tvameka Bhavani


English-

I have neither father nor mother, neither a friend nor a grandson,

Neither a son nor a daughter,

Neither a helper nor a husband

Neither have I a wife, nor any

Learning nor any occupation

You, Mata Bhavani, you are alone my refuge.

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