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Satyanarayan Ashtakam Stotra
An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Satyanarayan (Vishnu), linked with the Satyanarayan katha and vow tradition. Wordings vary.
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Ashtakam Collection
Explore devotional compositions known as ashtakams. The name is associated with a group of eight, though individual texts and editions should be read on their own terms.
A compact form
Many ashtakams are organized around eight verses of praise. Some editions vary in how they count or divide verses, so compare the text with the edition followed by your tradition.
Read for meaning
Notice the names, images, and qualities praised in each composition. A translation can help with the sense, while the original language carries its own sound and associations.
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Shivashtakam (Shiva Ashtakam)
An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Shiva, of the tradition beginning “Prabhum prananatham vibhum vishwanatham”. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.
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Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak
Eight verses remembering Hanuman as remover of distress, each ending with the refrain “Ko nahin jaanat hai jag mein kapi, sankatmochan naam tihaaro”. Minor spelling differences occur across traditions.
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Achyutashtakam
An introduction to the celebrated Vishnu hymn beginning “Achyutam Keshavam Ramanarayanam”, traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. Minor spelling differences occur across traditions.
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Sri Shivarama Ashtaka Stotram
An introduction to a stotram praising Shiva and Ram together, within the Hari-Hara devotional tradition; every verse ends with the refrain “Shiva hare vijayam kuru me varam”. Wordings vary across editions.
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Ganesha Ashtakam
An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Ganesha, remover of obstacles. More than one Ganesha ashtakam circulates; compare with a trusted edition.
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Krishnashtakam
An introduction to the celebrated Krishnashtakam beginning “Vasudeva sutam devam”, traditionally attributed to Vallabhacharya. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.
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Shri Divya Durgashtakam
An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Goddess Durga, recited in Durga worship and Navratri. Wordings vary across editions.
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Shankaracharya-krit Shivashtakam
An introduction to a Shivashtakam attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. More than one Shivashtakam circulates; read in keeping with your tradition.
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Shri Saraswati Ashtakam
An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Goddess Saraswati, recited by seekers of learning and the arts. Wordings vary.
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Surya Ashtakam
An introduction to an eight-verse hymn praising Surya, the sun, linked with Sunday worship and festivals such as Chhath. Wordings vary.
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