Sharada Bhujangam

सुवक्षोजकुम्भां सुधापूर्णकुम्भां प्रसादावलम्बां प्रपुण्यावलम्बाम् । सदास्येन्दुबिम्बां सदानोष्ठबिम्बां भजे शारदाम्बामजस्रं मदम्बाम् ॥१॥
Suvakssoja-k͟humbhām Sudhā-Pūrnna-k͟humbhām Prasāda-āvalambām Prapunnya-āvalambām | Sadā-[āa]sye[a-ī]ndu-Bimbām Sadān-ŏssttha-Bimbām Bhaje ṣāradā-[āa]mbām-ājasram ṃad-āmbām ||1||
(Salutations to mother Sharada) whose beautiful bosom is filled with the pitcher of nectar, inside which rests abundant grace (prasada) and auspiciousness (prapunya), whose face always reflect the beauty of moon, over which her lips always shine like (reddish) bimba fruits, I worship mother Sharada, who is my eternal mother.

कटाक्षे दयार्द्रां करे ज्ञानमुद्रां कलाभिर्विनिद्रां कलापैः सुभद्राम् । पुरस्त्रीं विनिद्रां पुरस्तुङ्गभद्रां भजे शारदाम्बामजस्रं मदम्बाम् ॥२॥
k͟hattāksse ḍaya-[ā]ardrām k͟hare Jnyāna-ṃudrām k͟halābhir-Vinidrām k͟halāpaih Subhadrām | Pura-Strīm Vinidrām Puras-ṭungga-Bhadrām Bhaje ṣāradā-[āa]mbām-ājasram ṃad-āmbām ||2||
(Salutations to mother Sharada) whose glance is moist with compassion, and whose hand shows the gyana mudra (gesture of knowledge), who is (ever) wakeful by her arts and ever auspicious by her ornaments, who is the ever awake mother goddess of the town (of Sringeri), the blessed town by the bank of river Tunga, I worship mother Sharada, who is my eternal mother.

ललामाङ्कफालां लसद्गानलोलां स्वभक्तैकपालां यशःश्रीकपोलाम् । करे त्वक्षमालां कनत्प्रत्नलोलां भजे शारदाम्बामजस्रं मदम्बाम् ॥३॥
l̤alāma-āngka-Phālām l̤asad-ġāna-l̤olām Sva-Bhaktai[a-ĕ]ka-Pālām ẏaśah-ṣrī-k͟hapolām | k͟hare ṭva[u-ā]kssa-ṃālām k͟hanat-Pratna-l̤olām Bhaje ṣāradā-[āa]mbām-ājasram ṃad-āmbām ||3||
(Salutations to mother Sharada) whose forehead is decorated with a beautiful curved mark, who delights in sacred music, who is the sole refuge of her devotees, who bestows glory and prosperity, who holds the rosary in her hand, I worship mother Sharada, who is my eternal mother.

सुसीमन्तवेणीं दृशा निर्जितैणीं रमत्कीरवाणीं नमद्वज्रपाणीम् । सुधामन्थरास्यां मुदा चिन्त्यवेणीं भजे शारदाम्बामजस्रं मदम्बाम् ॥४॥
Su-Sīmanta-Vennīm ḍrśā ṇirjitai[a-ĕ]nnīm ṟamat-k͟hīra-Vānnīm ṇamad-Vajra-Pānnīm | Sudhā-ṃantha-ṟāsyām ṃudā Cintya-Vennīm Bhaje ṣāradā-[āa]mbām-ājasram ṃad-āmbām ||4||
(Salutations to mother Sharada) whose neatly parted braided hair conquers all directions, whose parrot-like voice makes Indra bow, who stirs nectar of bliss within contemplation, I worship mother Sharada, who is my eternal mother.

सुशान्तां सुदेहां दृगन्ते कचान्तां लसत्सल्लताङ्गीमनन्तामचिन्त्याम् । स्मतां तापसैः सर्गपूर्वस्थितां तां भजे शारदाम्बामजस्रं मदम्बाम् ॥५॥
Suśāntām Sudehām ḍrg-ānte k͟haca-āntām l̤asat Sal-l̤atā-[ā]nggīm-ānantām-ācintyām | Smatām ṭāpasaih Sarga-Pūrva-Sthitām ṭām Bhaje ṣāradā-[āa]mbām-ājasram ṃad-āmbām ||5||
(Salutations to mother Sharada) who is calm, beautiful, endless and inconceivable, contemplated by ascetics, who existed before creation, I worship mother Sharada, who is my eternal mother.

कुरङ्गे तुरङ्गे मृगेन्द्रे खगेन्द्रे मराले मदेभे महोक्षेऽधिरूढाम् । महत्यां नवम्यां सदा सामरूपां भजे शारदाम्बामजस्रं मदम्बाम् ॥६॥
k͟hurangge ṭurangge ṃrgendre k͟hhagendre ṃarāle ṃade[a-ī]bhe ṃahoksse-[ā]dhirūddhām | ṃahatyām ṇavamyām Sadā Sāma-ṟūpām Bhaje ṣāradā-[āa]mbām-ājasram ṃad-āmbām ||6||
(Salutations to mother Sharada) who rides deer, horse, lion, eagle, swan, elephant and bull, manifesting nine forms yet ever tranquil, I worship mother Sharada, who is my eternal mother.

ज्वलत्कान्तिवह्निं जगन्मोहनाङ्गीं भजन्मानसाम्भोजसुभ्रान्तभृङ्गीम् । निजस्तोत्रसङ्गीतनृत्यप्रभाङ्गी भजे शारदाम्बामजस्रं मदम्बाम् ॥७॥
Jvalat-k͟hānti-Vahnim Jagan-ṃohana-ānggīm Bhajan-ṃānasa-āmbhoja-Subhrānta-Bhrnggīm | ṇija-Stotra-Sanggīta-ṇrtya-Prabhānggī Bhaje ṣāradā-[āa]mbām-ājasram ṃad-āmbām ||7||
(Salutations to mother Sharada) whose blazing beauty enchants the universe, who wanders like a bee in the lotus of the heart, radiant through hymns, music and dance, I worship mother Sharada, who is my eternal mother.

भवाम्भोजनेत्राजसम्पूज्यमानां लसन्मन्दहासप्रभावक्त्रचिह्नाम् । चलच्चञ्चलाचारुताटङ्ककर्णां भजे शारदाम्बामजस्रं मदम्बाम् ॥८॥
Bhava-āmbhoja-ṇetra-āja-Sampūjyamānām l̤asan-ṃanda-ḥāsa-Prabhā-Vaktra-Cihnām | Calac-Can.calā-Cāru-ṭāttangka-k͟harnnām Bhaje ṣāradā-[āa]mbām-ājasram ṃad-āmbām ||8||
(Salutations to mother Sharada) whose lotus-eyes lead beyond worldly existence, whose face glows with a gentle smile, whose ears are adorned with moving, beautiful earrings, I worship mother Sharada, who is my eternal mother.

Sharada Bhujangam

Sharada Bhujangam is a sacred hymn dedicated to Goddess Sharada, the divine embodiment of wisdom, knowledge, learning, music, arts, and spiritual illumination. Revered by seekers, scholars, saints, and devotees for centuries, Sharada Bhujangam glorifies the compassionate and radiant form of Mother Sharada, who blesses humanity with wisdom, purity, intellect, devotion, and inner awakening. The hymn is filled with devotion, poetic beauty, spiritual depth, and profound reverence toward the Divine Mother who dispels ignorance and grants divine knowledge. In the spiritual traditions of India, the chanting and contemplation of Sharada Bhujangam are considered highly beneficial for attaining concentration, clarity of mind, spiritual awareness, and divine grace.

The divine presence of Goddess Sharada symbolises the eternal light of wisdom that removes darkness from the human heart. Through the sacred verses of Sharada Bhujangam, devotees express their surrender, faith, humility, and longing for spiritual enlightenment. The hymn beautifully describes the compassionate nature of the Divine Mother who protects seekers from ignorance, fear, confusion, and negativity. By meditating upon Goddess Sharada and chanting Sharada Bhujangam, the mind gradually becomes peaceful, disciplined, and spiritually uplifted. The spiritual vibrations of this sacred hymn inspire devotion, purity, self-control, and higher understanding.

The wisdom traditions of India have always emphasised the importance of divine knowledge and spiritual education. Goddess Sharada is worshipped as the source of all learning, intelligence, creativity, wisdom, and spiritual insight. Through Sharada Bhujangam, devotees seek blessings for success in education, mastery of arts, purity of speech, and awakening of divine consciousness. The hymn encourages seekers to rise above worldly distractions and cultivate inner discipline, meditation, devotion, and righteous living. Devotional India continues to preserve and spread the sacred teachings, hymns, and spiritual heritage connected with Goddess Sharada and divine wisdom.

The beauty of Sharada Bhujangam lies not only in its poetic excellence but also in its spiritual power. Every verse reflects deep devotion and reminds seekers of the eternal relationship between knowledge and spirituality. True wisdom is not merely intellectual understanding but the realisation of higher truth and divine consciousness. Through sincere chanting of Sharada Bhujangam, devotees gradually develop humility, faith, concentration, patience, compassion, and purity of heart. The hymn inspires seekers to dedicate their talents, knowledge, and actions to the Divine Mother and use them for the welfare of humanity.

In the modern world, where distractions, stress, confusion, and materialism have increased greatly, spiritual hymns such as Sharada Bhujangam offer peace, balance, clarity, and inner strength. The sacred remembrance of Goddess Sharada helps seekers maintain calmness and spiritual awareness even amidst worldly responsibilities and difficulties. Students, teachers, artists, musicians, writers, spiritual aspirants, and devotees often recite this hymn to receive divine blessings for wisdom, success, concentration, and spiritual growth. The spiritual culture of Devotional India continues to inspire countless seekers to practise devotion, meditation, prayer, chanting, and divine remembrance through sacred hymns like this.

The teachings reflected in Sharada Bhujangam also remind humanity that knowledge without humility and spirituality can lead to pride and confusion. True education must include moral values, compassion, self-discipline, truthfulness, devotion, and divine awareness. Goddess Sharada symbolises pure wisdom that guides humanity toward righteousness, peace, and self-realisation. By sincerely contemplating the sacred meaning of Sharada Bhujangam, seekers gradually transform their thoughts, attitudes, speech, and actions. The hymn becomes not merely a prayer but a spiritual guide for living a noble and meaningful life rooted in divine values.

Throughout Indian spiritual history, saints and sages have glorified the worship of the Divine Mother as a powerful means for attaining spiritual wisdom and liberation. The grace of Goddess Sharada is believed to remove mental restlessness, ignorance, fear, and confusion while awakening devotion and higher understanding. The sacred chanting of Sharada Bhujangam fills the atmosphere with peace, purity, positivity, and divine vibrations. The hymn inspires seekers to maintain constant remembrance of the Divine and cultivate faith, surrender, humility, and spiritual discipline in daily life.

The message conveyed through Sharada Bhujangam is timeless and universal. It teaches humanity to value wisdom over ignorance, spirituality over materialism, and devotion over ego. In every age, seekers require divine guidance to navigate the challenges of life with clarity and strength. Goddess Sharada blesses devotees with the power to discriminate between truth and falsehood, right and wrong, permanent and temporary. Through devotion and sincere prayer, one gradually experiences inner peace and spiritual fulfilment. Devotional India continues to preserve these sacred spiritual treasures so that future generations may remain connected with divine wisdom and eternal truth.

Ultimately, Sharada Bhujangam is not merely a devotional hymn but a spiritual pathway leading seekers toward purity, wisdom, self-realisation, and divine consciousness. The hymn inspires humanity to cultivate noble qualities, seek higher knowledge, and dedicate life to truth, compassion, devotion, and righteousness. Through sincere chanting, meditation, prayer, and faith, devotees experience the blessings of Goddess Sharada in every aspect of life. The sacred wisdom preserved through Devotional India continues to illuminate the hearts of seekers and inspire spiritual awakening, inner peace, and divine grace throughout the world.

-Namaste Sharada Devi