Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Ashtottaram is a sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari, a revered Hindu goddess mainly worshiped by the Komati and Vaishya communities in Bharat (INDIA). This hymn consists of 108 beautiful names, each describing her divine qualities such as compassion, wisdom, and strength. Vasavi is considered an embodiment of peace and non-violence and is believed to protect the dignity of women and uphold righteousness. Her worship involves reciting these names, which helps devotees connect with her divine energy and seek blessings for a peaceful and prosperous life.
The story of Goddess Vasavi is inspiring and teaches important values for everyone, especially children. She was born to a royal Vaishya couple after performing special prayers, and from childhood, she showed wisdom and kindness. Vasavi stood against cruelty and violence by promoting peace and dharma (moral duty). A strong and brave woman, she chose a path of self-sacrifice and non-violence to protect her community, leaving a legacy that still inspires prayers and festivals like Vasavi Jayanthi celebrated every year.
Reciting the Ashtottaram is a way to remember and honor this goddess, who symbolizes courage, compassion, and righteousness. The hymn encourages people to live with honesty, kindness, and faith in goodness. Through her stories and the Ashtottaram, even children can learn about bravery, respect for others, and the importance of standing up for what is right, making her a timeless guide for all ages.
Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Ashtottaram
Om Sree Vaasavambayai Namah
Om Sree Kanyakayai Namah
Om Jaganmatre Namah
Om Aadishaktyai Namah
Om Devyai Namah
Om Karunayai Namah
Om Prakruthi Svarupinyai Namah
Om Vidyayai Namah
Om Shubhayai Namah
Om Dharma Svarupinyai Namah
Om Vaishyakulodbhavayai Namah
Om Sarvasyai Namah
Om Sarvagyayai Namah
Om Nityayai Namah
Om Tyaga Svarupinyai Namah
Om Bhadrayai Namah
Om Veda Vidayai Namah
Om Sarva Pujitayai Namah
Om Kusuma Putrikayai Namah
Om Kusuma Damtee Vatsalayai Namah
Om Shantayai Namah
Om Gabheerayai Namah
Om Shubhayai Namah
Om Soundarya Nilayayai Namah
Om Sarvahithayai Namah
Om Shubha Pradayai Namah
Om Nityamuktayai Namah
Om Sarva Sowkhya Pradayai Namah
Om Sakala Dharmo Padesha Karinyai Namah
Om Paapa Harinyai Namah
Om Vimalayai Namah
Om Udarayai Namah
Om Agni Pravishtayai Namah
Om Aadharsha Veeramatre Namah
Om Ahimsa Svarupinyai Namah
Om Aarya Vaishya Pujitayai Namah
Om Bhakta Rakshana Tatparayai Namah
Om Dushta Nigrahayai Namah
Om Nishkalayai Namah
Om Sarva Sampath Radayai Namah
Om Daridrya Dhvamsinyai Namah
Om Trikala Gynana Sampannayai Namah
Om Leela Manusha Vigrahayai Namah
Om Vishnu Vardha Sasamharikayai Namah
Om Suguna Ratnayai Namah
Om Saha Saumdarya Sompannayai Namah
Om Sachidananda Svarupayai Namah
Om Vishva Rupa Pradarshinyai Namah
Om Nigama Vidayai Namah
Om Nishka Mayai Namah
Om Sarva Soubhagya Daayinyai Namah
Om Dharma Samstha Panayai Namah
Om Nitya Sevitayai Namah
Om Nitya Mangalayai Namah
Om Nitya Vaibhavayai Namah
Om Sarvo Padhi Vinirmuktayai Namah
Om Rajarjeshvaryai Namah
Om Umayai Namah
Om Shiva Pujitat Parayai Namah
Om Para Shaktyai Namah
Om Bhakta Kalpa Kayai Namah
Om Gynana Nilayayai Namah
Om Brahma Vishnu Shivatmikayai Namah
Om Shivayai Namah
Om Bhakti Gamyayai Namah
Om Bhakti Vashyayai Namah
Om Naada Bindu Kala Teetayai Namah
Om Sarvo Padrava Vaarinyai Namah
Om Sarva Rupayai Namah
Om Sarva Shakti Mayai Namah
Om Maha Budhyai Namah
Om Maha Sidyai Namah
Om Sadgati Daayinyai Namah
Om Amrutayai Namah
Om Anugraha Pradayai Namah
Om Aaryayai Namah
Om Vasu Pradayai Namah
Om Kalavatyai Namah
Om Keerti Vardhinyai Namah
Om Keertita Gunayai Namah
Om Chida Nandayai Namah
Om Chida Dharayai Namah
Om Chida Karayai Namah
Om Chida Layayai Namah
Om Chaitanya Rupinyai Namah
Om Yagyna Rupayai Namah
Om Yagyna Phaladayai Namah
Om Taapatraya Vinashinyai Namah
Om Gunateetayai Namah
Om Vishnu Vardhana Mardhinyai Namah
Om Teerdha Rupayai Namah
Om Deena Vatsalayai Namah
Om Daya Purnayai Namah
Om Tapo Nishtayai Namah
Om Shreshtayai Namah
Om Sree Yutayai Namah
Om Pramoda Daayinyai Namah
Om Bhava Bandha Vinashinyai Namah
Om Bhaga Vatyai Namah
Om Iha Para Soukhya Dayai Namah
Om Aashrita Vatsalayai Namah
Om Maha Vratayai Namah
Om Mano Ramayai Namah
Om Sakala Bhishta Pradayai Namah
Om Nitya Mangala Rupinyai Namah
Om Nityotsavayai Namah
Om Sree Kanyakaparameshvaryai Namah
In conclusion, Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameshwari Ashtottaram is not just a prayer but a celebration of divine virtues and the power of peace. Reading or listening to it helps us feel connected to these values and the goddess’s blessings, encouraging everyone to lead a life of harmony and courage. It is a beautiful tradition that keeps alive her spirit of non-violence and respect for humanity, inspiring generations young and old.
