Ganga Stotram: A Divine Hymn of Purity and Blessing
The Ganga Stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to the river Ganga (Ganges), revered in Hinduism as a sacred river and a goddess. Here are some details about the Ganga Stotram.
The Ganga Stotram is recited to invoke the blessings of Goddess Ganga and seek purification, spiritual upliftment, and the removal of obstacles and sins.
The fourteen sentences (shlokas) that make up the Stotram praise Ganga’s holy qualities and characteristics. Multiple aspects of her bless as well as significance are emphasised in every line.
The river Ganga has been believed to cleanse sins. The Stotram emphasised her function in detoxifying the body and soul of pollutants.
The verses describe Ganga’s beauty, her association with Lord Shiva, and her ability to bestow blessings and happiness upon devotees.
The hymn highlights the Ganga as a protective force, relieving suffering, disease, and worldly troubles.
The Stotram reflects the deep devotion of the devotees, acknowledging Ganga as a mother figure who nurtures and cares for her children.
1. Goddess! Sureshwari! Bhagwati! Ganga Tribhuvanatarini Taraltharange.
Sankaramouliviharini Vimale Mama Matirastam Tava Padakamale ॥
2. Bhagirathisukhadayini Matastava Jalamahima Nigame Khyatah.
Naham jaane tava mahimanam pahi kripamayi mamagnanam ॥
3. Haripadapadyatarangini Gange Himavidhumuktadhavalatharange.
Durikuru Mama Dushkritibharam Kuru Kripaya Bhavasagaparam ॥
4. Tava jalamamalam yena nipeetam paramapadam khalu thena grihitham.
Matargange tvai yo bhaktah kila tam drashtum na yamah shaktah ॥
5. Pathidodharini Jahnavi Gange Khandita Girivaramandita Bhange.
Bhishmajanani Hey Munivarakanye Patitanivarini Tribhuvana Dhanye ॥
6. Kalpalatamiva phaladam loke pranamati yastvam na patathi shoke.
Paravaraviharini Gange Vimukhayuvati Krittaralapange ॥
7. Tava chenmatah srotah snatah punarapi jatare sopi na jatah.
Narakanivarini Jahnavi Gange Kalushavinashi Mahimotunge ॥
8. Punarasdange punyatarange jaya jahnavi karunapange.
Indramukutamani Rajitacharane Sukhade Shubhade Bhrityasaranye ॥
9. Rogam Shokam Tapam Papam Hara Me Bhagavathy Kumathikalapam.
Tribhuvanasare Vasudhaare Tvamasi Gatirmama Khalu Samsare ॥
10. Alakanande Paramanande Kuru Karunamai Kataravandye.
Tava tatanikate yasya nivasah khalu vaikunthe tasya nivasah ॥
11. Varamiha neere kamatho meenah kim va teere sharatah ksheenah.
Athavashwapacho malino deenastava na hi doore nripathikulinah ॥
12. Bho Bhuvaneswari Punye Dhanye Devi Dravamayi Munivarakanye.
Gangastavamimamamalam nityam pathati naro yah sa jayati satyam ॥
13. Yesham Hrudaye Ganga Bhaktistesham Bhavati Sada Sukhamuktih.
Madhurakanta Panjhatikabhih Paramanandakalitalalitabhih ॥
14. Gangastotramidam bhavasaram vanchithaphaladam vimalam saram.
Shankarasevaka Shankara rachitam pathati sukhih tava iti cha samapatah ॥
The Ganga Stotram is frequently repeated during rituals and prayers, particularly on auspicious Ganga-themed days such as Ganga Dussehra.
Devotees who visit the Ganga’s banks in search of blessings and spiritual merit frequently repeat it.
Ganga is invoked as the personification of cleanliness and auspiciousness, with her waves representing the three worlds (earth, atmosphere, and heaven).
Describes Ganga as a saviour of the downtrodden and a source of happiness for those who seek her blessing.
Emphasises Ganga’s eternal purity, claiming that those who sing her praises will find truth and victory.
The Ganga Stotram is a powerful devotional utterance that emphasises the Ganga River’s importance in Hindu spirituality and culture. Reciting this Stotram is thought to invoke divine grace and cleanse.
