Bhavani Ashtakam Lyrics in English
|| Bhavaani Ashtakam ||
Na taato na maataa na bandhur na daataa
Na putro na putrI na bhrutyo na bhartaa |
Na jaayaa na vidyaa na vruttir mamaiva
Gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 1 ||
Bhavaabdhaavapaare mahaadukha bhiru
Papaata prakaamI pralobhI pramattah |
Kusamsaarapaasha prabaddhah sadaaham
Gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 2 ||
Na jaanaami daanam na cha dhyaanayogam
Na jaanaami tantram na cha stotramantram |
Na jaanaami pujaam na cha nyaasayogam
Gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 3 ||
Na jaanaami punyam na jaanaami tIrtham
Na jaanaami muktim layam vaa kadaachit |
Na jaanaami bhaktim vratam vaapi maataa
Gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 4 ||
Kukarmi kusangi kubuddhi kudaasah
Kulaachaarahinah kadaachaaralInah |
Kudrushtih kuvaakya prabandhah sadaaham
Gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 5 ||
Prajesham ramesham mahesham suresham
Dinesham nishItheshvaram vaa kadaachit |
Na jaanaami chaanyat sadaaham sharanye
Gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 6 ||
Vivaade vishaade pramaade pravaase
jale chaanale parvate shatrumadhye |
Aranye sharanye sadaa maam prapaahi
gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 7 ||
Anaatho daridro jaraaroga yukto
Mahaaksheena dInah sadaa jaadyavaktrah |
vipattou pravishtah pranashtah sadaaham
Gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 8 ||
|| Iti bhavaani ashtakam sampurnam ||
About Bhavani Ashtakam in English
Bhavani Ashtakam English is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Bhavani. Bhavani is a Hindu Goddess who is considered to be a form of the Divine Mother, Durga. She is considered to be a source of creative energy. She is often depicted as a fierce warrior goddess riding a lion (or tiger) and holding weapons such as a sword, trident, and shield.
Bhavani Ashtakam gives a very deep spiritual meaning. It highlights the idea that all worldly relationships and ties are temporary and illusive. Only the divine mother Bhavani can provide eternal refuge and protection. Bhavani Ashtakam lyrics convey the message of surrender and faith in the divine. It emphasizes the need to seek refuge in a higher power to overcome the challenges of life.
This mantra comprises eight stanzas or verses, each describing different aspects of the Goddess Bhavani. Bhavani Ashtakam is composed by the great saint Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD.
It is always better to know the meaning of the mantra while chanting. The translation of the GBhavani Ashtakam Lyrics in English is given below. You can chant this daily with devotion to receive the blessings of Goddess Bhavani.
Bhavani Ashtakam Meaning in English
It is always better to know the meaning of the mantra while chanting. The translation of the Bhavani Ashtakam is given below. You can chant this daily with devotion to receive the blessings of Goddess Bhavani.
na taato na maataa na bandhur na daataa
na putro na putrI na bhrutyo na bhartaa |
na jaayaa na vidyaa na vruttir mamaiva
gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 1 ||Neither the father nor the mother, neither the relative nor the friend,
neither the son nor the daughter, neither the servant nor the husband,
neither the wife nor the knowledge, or not even the profession gives true refuge.
O Mother Bhavani, you are my refuge, you are my only refuge.bhavaabdhaavapaare mahaadukha bhiru
papaata prakaamI pralobhI pramattah |
kusamsaarapaasha prabaddhah sadaaham
gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 2 ||In this vast ocean of worldly existence, I am fearful and full of sorrow.
Afflicted by great suffering, I am engulfed with desire, greed, and sin.
bound by the shackles of miserable life, I am completely lost
O Mother Bhavani, you are my refuge, you are my only refuge.na jaanaami daanam na cha dhyaanayogam
na jaanaami tantram na cha stotramantram |
na jaanaami pujaam na cha nyaasayogam
gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 3 ||I do not know giving charity, nor how to meditate.
I do not know the rituals, nor the recitation of hymns and mantras
I do not know how to worship, nor how to perform the various yogas,
O Mother Bhavani, you are my refuge, you are my only refuge.na jaanaami punyam na jaanaami tIrtham
na jaanaami muktim layam vaa kadaachit |
na jaanaami bhaktim vratam vaapi maataa
gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 4 ||I do not know what is virtuous deeds, nor do I know the sacred places,
I do not know about (mukti) liberation, nor how to merge with the Supreme Being,
I do not know about devotion, nor do I know about religious vows
O Mother Bhavani, you are my refuge, you are my only refuge.kukarmI kusangI kubuddhI kudaasah
kulaachaarahInah kadaachaaralInah |
kudrushtih kuvaakya prabandhah sadaaham
gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 5 ||I always perform bad deeds, associated with bad people, My mind is filled with sinful thoughts and I always serve bad people.
I do not belong to a noble family and always engaged in bad conduct
I always look with an evil eye and my speech is full of lies and deceit,
O Mother Bhavani, you are my refuge, you are my only refuge.prajesham ramesham mahesham suresham
dinesham nishItheshvaram vaa kadaachit |
na jaanaami chaanyat sadaaham sharanye
gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 6 ||I know nothing about Brahma (creator), Vishnu (sustainer), Shiva (destroyer), Indra (lord of devas), Surya (lord of the day), Chandra (lord of the night). I do not even know about other gods, but only seek your refuge.
O Mother Bhavani, you are my refuge, you are my only refuge.vivaade vishaade pramaade pravaase
jale chaanale parvate shatrumadhye |
aranye sharanye sadaa maam prapaahi
gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 7 ||During disputes, during sorrows, during difficult situations, in distant lands, In water, fire, mountains, amidst enemies, In the forest, always protect me.
O Mother Bhavani, you are my refuge, you are my only refuge.anaatho daridro jaraaroga yukto
mahaakshIna dInah sadaa jaadyavaktrah |
vipattou pravishtah pranashtah sadaaham
gatistvam gatistvam tvamekaa bhavaani || 8 ||I may become orphaned, poor, afflicted with old age and disease, miserable, always with a lifeless face, and lost in miseries.
Whatever happens, O Mother Bhavani, you are my refuge, you are my only refuge.
Bhavani Ashtakam Benefits in English
The benefits of Bhavani Ashtakam English are immense. Regular chanting of Bhavani Ashtakam will bestow blessings of Goddess Bhavani. Chanting the hymn with devotion is believed to help calm the mind and bring inner peace. Apart from the material benefits, there is a very deep spiritual meaning in the hymn. When the devotee recognizes the higher power and surrenders with great devotion, he will experience a sense of peace and contentment. This will lead to overall well-being and happiness.