The Bhavani Ashtaka (), also called the Bhavanyashtaka, is an 8th-century Hindu ashtaka written by the philosopher Adi Shankara. Comprising 8 stanzas, the work extols the goddess Bhavani, an epithet of the goddess Durga.
Description In the hymn, Adi Shankara proclaims Bhavani, a form of the divine mother, to be his only refuge, help, and source of strength.
Hymn The first stanza of the mantra describes the author's veneration of Bhavani:
See also
Annapurna Stotra Mahishasura Mardini Stotra Lingashtaka
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