UTTAMA CHARITRA · MAHASARASWATI
Chapter 11 of 13
Narayani Stuti
नारायणीस्तुतिः
The cosmic hymn of universal praise
KEY SHLOKA
सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके । शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
sarvamaṅgalamāṅgalye śive sarvārthasādhike | śaraṇye tryambake gauri nārāyaṇi namo'stu te ||
O auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, O gracious one who fulfils every aim, O refuge, three-eyed Gauri, Narayani — salutations to you.
Sanskrit recitation
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The Story
The gods, led by Agni, praise the Devi as Narayani — the refuge of all. She is every auspiciousness, the power of creation, preservation and dissolution, the one who removes the distress of those who come to her. Pleased, she promises to incarnate again in future ages — as Shakambhari, Bhima, Bhramari and others — whenever demons arise.
Teachings
- ✦The Devi is shelter (sharanya) for anyone who turns to her.
- ✦Her promise to return is a promise of hope.
- ✦Praise is a way of seeing the Divine everywhere.
TODAY'S SADHANA
Recite 'Sarvamangala Mangalye' at dawn or dusk for seven days.
Reflect & Remember
1. By what name do the gods praise her in Chapter 11?
2. Which future form does she promise?
3. 'Sharanye' means…