Complete · ~5 min chant
Sharada Bhujanga Prayatashtakam
Śāradābhujaṅgaprayātāṣṭakam
Eight verses in bhujangaprayata metre to Goddess Sharada of Sringeri, each closing with praise of the Mother.
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About this stotra
Sharada Bhujanga Prayatashtakam is a hymn attributed to Sri Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Goddess Sharada, the presiding deity of learning at Sringeri Sharada Peetham. Composed in the flowing bhujangaprayata metre, each verse closes with *bhaje śāradāmbām ajasraṃ madambām*.
The verses describe Sharada's compassionate glances, jnana mudra, vina, akshamala, and the grace she bestows on devotees and sages. It is especially cherished at Sringeri and among students of Vedanta.