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The Durga Ashtottara Shatanamavali (दुर्गाष्टोत्तरशतनामावली) is a sacred stotram (hymn) that venerates the Divine Mother, Durga, through 108 of her names and epithets. "Ashtottara" means "eight more than one hundred" (108), and "Shatanamavali" means "a garland of hundred names." In Hindu philosophy, the number 108 is profoundly significant: It represents the wholeness of existence (1, 0, and 8: 1 representing the Supreme Reality, 0 the void or completeness, and 8 infinity). It connects to astronomical numbers (the distance between the Earth and Sun is about 108 times the Sun's diameter; there are 27 constellations (nakshatras) each with 4 padas (parts), making 108). Reciting these 108 names is believed to invoke the Goddess's complete energy, offering protection, wisdom, prosperity, and liberation (moksha) to the devotee. Each name encapsulates a specific attribute, form, mythology, or power of the Goddess. How to Chant the Ashtottara Setting an Intention (Sankalpa): Begin by sitting in a clean, quiet place. Light a lamp and/or incense. Set your intention for the recitation (e.g., for peace, protection, or spiritual growth). Invocation: Start with a basic prayer to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and then to Goddess Durga. Chanting: Chant each name clearly, offering a flower, a petal, or a pinch of rice with each name. This is called "Pushpanjali" (offering of flowers). Conclude with a Prayer: After the 108 names, conclude with a prayer for forgiveness for any mistakes in pronunciation and for the well-being of all. Regular Practice: Chanting daily, especially during the Brahma Muhurta (early morning), is considered highly beneficial. Significance and Benefits Spiritual Upliftment: Connects the devotee directly with the divine feminine energy. Destruction of Negativity: The vibrations of the sacred names are believed to purify the environment and the mind, destroying negative thoughts and energies. Fulfillment of Desires: Sincere devotion is said to bring peace, prosperity, and the strength to overcome life's challenges. Comprehensive Worship: By chanting 108 names, the devotee worships the Goddess in all her aspects, from the gentle mother to the fierce protector. The Durga Ashtottara is more than a list; it is a profound meditation on the multifaceted nature of the Divine Mother, guiding the devotee from the external world of forms to the internal realization of the supreme consciousness she embodies. Credits- Recorded by Sri Rangaswami Mastered by - Sri Prabhat Recorded at- Prabhat Studios, Bangalore Background Score by Sri Sathvik Rao #sindhusmitha #DurgaAshtottara #AshtottaraShatanamavali #MahishasuraMardini #Bhadrakali #Chandika #Katyaayani #MahaLakshmi #MahaGauri #Siddhidatri #Brahmani #Narayani #Bhairavi #Kalaratri #Chandaghanta #SimhaVahini #JagadGauri #Shanti #Parameshwari #108Names #108NamesOfDurga #DurgaStotram #Stotram #Shatanamavali #chanting #Navratri #Navadurga #SharadNavratri #ChaitraNavratri #DurgaPuja #Dussehra #Vijayadashami #devipaksha #Mantra