Shree Pandurang Stotra – श्री पांडुरंग स्तोत्र

Shree Pandurang Stotra is a wonderful stotra of the glory of Lord Pandurang Vitthal, who is especially called as ‘Vithoba’ or ‘Vitthal’ in Maharashtra. Pandurang is a popular form of Lord Vishnu who is a symbol of love and devotion. Saints like Sant Tukaram, Sant Namdev, Sant Dnyaneshwar have beautifully praised Pandurang Vitthal in their works.

Reciting this stotra stabilizes the seeker in love, patience and devotion. When you keep Pandurang Vitthal in your thoughts, it’s said your mind finds calm, life’s hurdles feel lighter, and your family life stays blessed with peace and joy.

Why read Shree Pandurang Stotra?

Pandurang Stotra is not just a hymn, but a wonderful experience of devotion in the words of saints. By reading it, the mind of the seeker becomes stable at the feet of Lord Pandurang, which reduces distraction. Chanting it during times of crisis gives courage to the mind and one feels God’s help in every task.

By reading this stotra, family disputes are resolved, happiness and prosperity comes to the house and the seeker also gets stability in his actions. When you’re stuck in stress or sorrow, Pandurang Vitthal’s name helps clear your mind and lifts your heart.

The right time to read Shree Pandurang Stotra?

Pandurang Stotra can be recited anytime, but it is considered more auspicious to read it in the morning Brahma Muhurta or evening time. Ekadashi Tithi, especially Ashadhi and Kartiki Ekadashi, are considered very sacred for Vitthal devotees. By reading this stotra of Pandurang on these holy occasions, wishes are fulfilled quickly.

Many devotees also chant it while doing parikrama of ‘Muktai Temple’ or ‘Pandharpur Vithoba Temple’. It is also auspicious to read it before the start of a journey or new work.

Who can recite Shree Pandurang Stotra?

This stotra is so simple and sweet that any devotee can recite it with devotion. It does not require any special initiation or difficult rituals. It is also considered good to teach it to children so that the seed of devotion can be sown in their minds from childhood.

Shree Pandurang Stotra
श्री पांडुरंग अष्टकम्

महायोगपीठे तटे भीमरथ्या
वरं पुंडरीकाय दातुं मुनींद्रैः ।
समागत्य तिष्ठंतमानंदकंदं
परब्रह्मलिंगं भजे पांडुरंगम् ॥ 1 ॥

तटिद्वाससं नीलमेघावभासं
रमामंदिरं सुंदरं चित्प्रकाशम् ।
वरं त्विष्टकायां समन्यस्तपादं
परब्रह्मलिंगं भजे पांडुरंगम् ॥ 2 ॥

प्रमाणं भवाब्धेरिदं मामकानां
नितंबः कराभ्यां धृतो येन तस्मात् ।
विधातुर्वसत्यै धृतो नाभिकोशः
परब्रह्मलिंगं भजे पांडुरंगम् ॥ 3 ॥

स्फुरत्कौस्तुभालंकृतं कंठदेशे
श्रिया जुष्टकेयूरकं श्रीनिवासम् ।
शिवं शांतमीड्यं वरं लोकपालं
परब्रह्मलिंगं भजे पांडुरंगम् ॥ 4 ॥

शरच्चंद्रबिंबाननं चारुहासं
लसत्कुंडलाक्रांतगंडस्थलांतम् ।
जपारागबिंबाधरं कंजनेत्रं
परब्रह्मलिंगं भजे पांडुरंगम् ॥ 5 ॥

किरीटोज्ज्वलत्सर्वदिक्प्रांतभागं
सुरैरर्चितं दिव्यरत्नैरनर्घैः ।
त्रिभंगाकृतिं बर्हमाल्यावतंसं
परब्रह्मलिंगं भजे पांडुरंगम् ॥ 6 ॥

विभुं वेणुनादं चरंतं दुरंतं
स्वयं लीलया गोपवेषं दधानम् ।
गवां बृंदकानंददं चारुहासं
परब्रह्मलिंगं भजे पांडुरंगम् ॥ 7 ॥

अजं रुक्मिणीप्राणसंजीवनं तं
परं धाम कैवल्यमेकं तुरीयम् ।
प्रसन्नं प्रपन्नार्तिहं देवदेवं
परब्रह्मलिंगं भजे पांडुरंगम् ॥ 8 ॥

स्तवं पांडुरंगस्य वै पुण्यदं ये
पठंत्येकचित्तेन भक्त्या च नित्यम् ।
भवांभोनिधिं तेऽपि तीर्त्वांतकाले
हरेरालयं शाश्वतं प्राप्नुवंति ॥ 9 ॥

इति श्रीमत्परमहंस परिव्राजकाचार्य श्रीमच्छंकरभगवत्पादाचार्य विरचितं श्री पांडुरंगाष्टकम् ।

Benefits of reading Shree Pandurang Stotra:

• When you chant this stotra regularly, your mind stays focused and doesn’t drift into unnecessary worries or distractions
• If there’s unrest in the home or bitterness increasing in the relationships, remembering Vitthal helps rebuild trust and brings back love and harmony among family members.
• Whenever you feel confused or directionless, this stotra gives you the inner strength to move forward with clarity and courage.
• When negative thoughts try to overpower your mind, Pandurang’s name fills you with hope and bravery. It calms your anxiety and keeps your outlook positive.
• Pandurang Stotra is more than just verses, because it’s a living link to the timeless devotion of saints, inspiring you to nurture love, service, and humility in your daily life.

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