Annapoorna Stotram..... 1. Nitya-[A]ananda-Karii Vara-Abhaya-Karii Saundarya-Ratna-[A]akarii Nirdhuuta-Akhila-Ghora-Paavana-Karii Pratyakssa-Maaheshvarii | Praaleya-Acala-Vamsha-Paavana-Karii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii Annapurna Mata is the giver of Joy to Her Devotees, along with Boons and assurance of Fearlessness (under Her Motherly care); She is a repository of great Beauty and makes their minds beautiful by the touch of the Gem of Her Beauty, She Purifies all the Poisons and Sufferings of their minds , and is the Great Goddess manifested visibly in Kashi. She Sanctified the Lineage of the King of the Mountain of Himalayas (by taking birth as Devi Parvati); and is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi. O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
2 Naanaa-Ratna-Vicitra-Bhuussanna-Karii Hema-Ambara-[A]addambarii Muktaa-Haara-Vilambamaana-Vilasad-Vakssoja-Kumbha-Antarii | Kaashmiira-Agaru-Vaasita-Angga-Rucire Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii Mother Annapoorna is adorned with many Gems shining with various Colours, and with Garments striking with the shine of Gold.She is decorated with a Garland of Pearls which is Hanging down and Shining within the middle of Her Bosom.Her Divine Beautiful Body is Fragrant with Saffron and Agaru (Agarwood); Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi, O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
3 Yoga-[A]ananda-Karii Ripu-Kssaya-Karii Dharma-Artha-Nisstthaa-Karii Candra-Arka-Anala-Bhaasamaana-Laharii Trailokya-Rakssaa-Karii | Sarva-[A]ishvarya-Samasta-Vaan.chita-Karii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii Annapoorna mata gives the Bliss of communion with God through Yoga, and destroys the attachment to the Senses (which are the enemies of Yogic communion); and makes us devoted to Dharma and righteous effort to earn wealth (as a worship of God),She is like a great Wave shining with the Divine Energies of Moon, Sun and Fire which Protects the Three Worlds.She gives all Prosperity and fulfills all Wishes of the Devotees; Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi. O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
4 Kailaasa-Acala-Kandara-[A]alaya-Karii Gaurii Umaa Shangkarii Kaumaarii Nigama-Artha-Gocara-Karii Ongkaara-Biija-Akssarii | Mokssa-Dvaara-Kapaatta-Paattana-Karii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii Mother Annapoorna has the Caves of Mount Kailasa as Her Abode, and is known by various names like Gauri, Uma, Shankari, ...... and Kaumari; Who makes the deepest meaning of Nigamas (Vedas or Sacred Scriptures) perceptible in Her Divine Form which vibrates with the Seed Syllable Omkara.She opens the Gate of Moksha (Liberation) within our (Spiritual) Heart by Her Grace; Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi. O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
5 Drshya-Adrshya-Vibhuuti-Vaahana-Karii Brahmaanndda-Bhaannddo[a-U]darii Liilaa-Naattaka-Suutra-Bhedana-Karii Vijnyaana-Diipa-Angkurii | Shrii-Vishvesha-Manah-Prasaadana-Karii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii Mata Annapoorna bears within Her many Visible and Invisible Divine Attributes, and holds the whole Universe within Her, by Her special Grace, discloses the Source of this Divine Play of Creation, thereby sprouting the Flame of the Lamp of Knowledge within us,She makes the Meditative Mind of Sri Visweswara Gracious, i.e. make it flow down as Divine Grace to the World; Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi, O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
6 Urvii-Sarva-Jane[a-Ii]shvarii Bhagavatii Maata-Annapuurnneshvarii Vennii-Niila-Samaana-Kunta-Laharii Nitya-Anna-Daane[a-Ii]shvarii | Sarva-[A]ananda-Karii Sadaa Shubha-Karii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii Annapoorna Mata is Mother Earth Herself and the Goddess of everyone, Whom the Devotees call as Bhagavati Mata Annapoorneswari. Her Dark Braids of Hair flow down like the Waves of Her Grace; Who (being Mother Earth Herself) is always devoted to bestowing Food to Her Children. She brings all Joys to the Devotees and Her presence always bring Good Fortunes in their lives; Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi, O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
7 Aadikssa-Anta-Samasta-Varnnana-Karii Shambhos-Tri-Bhaava-[A]akarii Kaashmiiraa-Tri-Jale[a-Ii]shvarii Tri-Laharii Nitya-Angkuraa Sharvarii | Kaama-[A]akaangkssa-Karii Jano[a-U]dayakarii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii Annapoorna Mata Who makes all the Letters manifest from within Her, starting with "A" and ending in "Kssa", and is the repository of the Three Bhavas of Shambhu (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas leading to Creation, Preservation and Destruction of the Universe). She is Reddish in colour signifying Shakti and is the Goddess of the Three Waters signifying the Three Shaktis which flow as the Three Waves of Iccha [Will], Jnana [Knowledge] and Kriya [Activity] Shaktis; thus always Sprouting creation with Her Feminine Power.She fulfills the various Wishes of the Devotees and Raises the lives of People by providing Food and other essentials of worldly life ; Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi, O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
8 Devii Sarva-Vicitra-Ratna-Racitaa Daakssaayannii Sundarii Vaamam Svaadu-Payo-Dhara-Priya-Karii Saubhaagya-Maahe[a-Ii]shvarii | Bhakta-Abhiisstta-Karii Sadaa Shubha-Karii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii Annapoorna mata is studded with Gems of all Colours, and was the Beautiful Daughter of King Daksha, She holds a bowl of Sweet Milk signifying Food on Her Left which She endearingly distributes to Her Childen and is the Great Goddess Who brings Good Fortune to Her Devotees, fulfills the Desires of the Devotees and always brings Good Blessings to them; Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi, O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
9 Candra-Arka-Anala-Kotti-Kotti-Sadrshaa Candra-Amshu-Bimba-Adharii Candra-Arka-Agni-Samaana-Kuntala-Dharii Candra-Arka-Varnne[a-Ii]shvarii | Maalaa-Pustaka-Paashaasa-Angkusha-Dharii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii Annapoorna mata's Divine Splendour is like Millions and Millions of Moons, Suns and Fire and Her Face shines like the Moon, radiating the Cool Rays of Compassion, which is also reflected on Her Red Lips resembling the Bimba Fruit. Her Locks of Hair Shine with the Splendour of the Moon, Sun and the Fire; and the great Goddess, also has the Complexion radiating the Splendour of the Moon and the Sun. She holds a Rosary signifying Repetition of God's name, Book signifying Divine Knowledge, Noose signifying Divine Attraction and Hook signifying Divine Goading in Her four Hands; Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi, O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
10 Kssatra-Traanna-Karii Mahaa-[A]bhaya-Karii Maataa Krpaa-Saagarii Saakssaan-Mokssa-Karii Sadaa Shiva-Karii Vishveshvara-Shrii-Dharii | Dakssaa-Kranda-Karii Niraamaya-Karii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvari Annapoorna Mata ,Who is the Great Mother and an Ocean of Compassion, Protects the devotees and grants them Great Fearlessness. Her Divine Form is a Visible bestower of Liberation and Whose presence always brings Auspicious blessings; and is indeed the repository of the Sri (Prosperity, Welfare and Auspiciousness) of Visweswara (Shiva).She makes Daksha (symbol of ego) Cry and in that repentence makes him Pure; Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi. O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.
