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Bramarambika Ashtakam (भ्रमरांबिकाष्टकम्) – Divine hymn to Goddess Bhramarambika. Discover its meaning, benefits, process, and spiritual power.

भ्रमरांबिकाष्टकम् │ Bhramarambika Ashtakam

Introduction — What is भ्रमरांबिकाष्टकम्?

The भ्रमरांबिकाष्टकम् (Bhramarambika Ashtakam) is a sacred eight-verse hymn glorifying Goddess Bhramarambika, the divine Mother revered on Sri Giri / Shaila Pitha. Each verse of the Ashtakam leverages vivid imagery and divine names from the hymn itself, such as “रवि सुधाकर वह्निलोचन रत्नकुंडल भूषिणी…” to evoke her radiant form — sun-bright, fire-eyed, gem-ornamented.

This hymn is lesser known among general devotees, but deeply cherished in the Shakti tradition of the Sri Shaila (Srisailam) region. It serves as a compact yet powerful stotram invoking Devi’s presence, grace, and protection in just eight verses.

By chanting Bhramarambika Ashtakam, devotees connect with the specific form of Mother Shakti who resides on the sacred hill—thus aligning their worship with local pilgrimage energies and cosmic Shakti.

भ्रमरांबिकाष्टकम् (आंध्र)

रवि सुधाकर वह्निलोचन रत्नकुंडल भूषिणी

प्रविमलंबुग मम्मु नेलेडि भक्तजन चिंतामणी

अवनि जनुलकु कोंगुबंगारैन दैवशिखामणी

शिवुनि पट्टपुराणि गुणमणि श्रीगिरि भ्रमरांबिका ॥ 1॥

कलियुगंबुन मानवुलकुनु कल्पतरुवै युंडवा

वेलयगनु श्री शिखरमंदुन विभवमै विलसिलवा

आलसिंपक भक्तवरुलकु अष्टसंपद लीयवा

जिलुगु कुंकुम कांतिरेखल श्रीगिरि भ्रमरांभिका ॥ 2॥

अंग वंग कलिंग काश्मी रांध्र देशमुलंदनू

पोंगुचुनु वरहाट कोंकण पुण्य भूमुल यंदुनू

रंगुगा कर्णाट राट वराट देशमुलंदुनू

श्रृंगिणी देशमुल वेलसिन श्रीगिरि भ्रमरांबिका ॥ 3॥

अक्षयंबुग काशिलोपल अन्नपूर्ण भवानिवै

साक्षि गणपति गन्नतल्लिवि सगुणान्वित शांभवी

मोक्ष मोसगेडू कनकदुर्गवु मूलकारण शक्तिवी

शिक्षजेतुवु घोरभवमुल श्रीगिरि भ्रमरांबिका ॥ 4॥

उग्रलोचन नटवधूमणि कोप्पु गलिगिन भामिनी

विग्रहंबुलकेल्ल घनमै वेलयु शोभनकारिणी

अग्रूपीठमुनंदु वेलसिन आगमार्थ विचारिणी

शीघ्रमुगनु वरम्मुलित्तुवु श्रीगिरि भ्रमरांबिका ॥ 5॥

सोमशेखरु पल्लवाधरि सुंदरीमणि धीमणी

कोमलांगि कृपापयोधि कुटिलकुंतल योगिनी

जा मनंबुन बायकुंडुमु नगकुलेशुनि नंदिनी

सीमलोन प्रसिद्धिकेक्किन श्रीगिरि भ्रमरांबिका ॥ 6॥

भूतनाथुनि वामभागमु पोंदुगा जेकाौटेवा

ख्यातिगनु श्रीशैलमंदु प्रीतिगा नेलकोटिवा

पातकंबुल बारद्रोलुचु भक्तुलन चेकोंटिवा

श्वेतगिरिपै वेलसियुन्न श्रीगिरि भ्रमरांबिका ॥ 7॥

वेल्लिविरिसेन नी प्रभावमु विष्णुलोकमुनंदुना

पल्लविंचेनु नींदु भावमु ब्रह्मलोकमु नंदुना

तेल्लमुग कैलासमंदुन नेल्ललोकमुलंदुना

चेल्लुनम्म त्रिलोकवासिनि श्रीगिरि भ्रमरांबिका ॥ 8॥

तरुणि श्रीगिरि मल्लिकार्जुन देवरायल भामिनी

करुणतो मम्मेलुमम्मा कल्पवृक्षमु भृंगिनी

वरुसतो नी अष्टकंबुनु व्रासि चदिविन वारिकिन्

सिरुल निच्चेद वेल्लकालमु श्रीगिरि भ्रमरांबिका ॥ 9॥

Bhramarambika Ashtakam — ***Download PDF of Maa Bhramarambika Strotram***

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Hare Rama Hare Krishna

The Deity: Who is Goddess Bhramarambika?

Goddess Bhramarambika is the presiding deity at Srisailam (Sri Giri / Shaila Pitha), an incarnation of Parvati / Lalita Tripura Sundari. The name Bhramarambika means “she who is beloved of bees (bhramara) / floral sweetness,” pointing to her connection with nature, fragrance, and devotion.

How she was born/manifested:

In Shakta lore, she emerged as a compassionate form of the Divine Mother to bless the sages and pilgrims on Mount Kailash, combining both fierce energy and maternal gentleness.
She is worshipped as Saila Pitha’s Shakti, complementing Mallikarjuna (Shiva) on the same hill. Their divine union is central in Srisailam worship.

Why is she worshipped:

Devotees call upon Bhramarambika Ashtakam to receive her grace for protection, removal of sins, prosperity, healing, and liberation.
Her form, bridging shakti (power) and shanti (peace) attracts those seeking both worldly support and spiritual upliftment.

By reciting this Ashtakam, one identifies with her devotional energy and invites her to reside in one’s heart and home.
Hare Rama Hare Krishna

Benefits of Reading Bhramarambika Ashtakam

Chanting भ्रमरांबिकाष्टकम् brings multiple spiritual and material benefits:

Divine Protection: Shields from misfortune, negative energies, and calamities.
Purification of Karma: The hymn’s names cleanse sins and impurities.
Radiance & Confidence: As the verses describe her shining form, one’s aura becomes luminous.
Grace & Blessings: Invoke Devi’s mercy for health, prosperity, family harmony.
Inner Peace: Helps calm the mind and fosters devotion and surrender.
Spiritual Growth: Opens pathways toward Sri Vidya and higher Shakti experiences.

A rarely mentioned secret: because this Ashtakam is tied to Srisailam, chanting it on pilgrimage or in presence of her idol yields amplified Shakti vibrations not available in ordinary homes.

Process of Reading / Method Bhramarambika Ashtakam (पाठ विधि)

To harness the full power of the Bhramarambika Ashtakam, follow these steps:

Purify Yourself & Place: Take a morning bath; clean the place of worship.
Altar Setup: Place a photograph or idol of Goddess Bhramarambika (or Sri Giri Shakti).
Light Lamps & Incense: Use a ghee lamp and incense to purify the surroundings.
Offer Flowers & Naivedya: Especially fragrant flowers, fruits, sweets.
Begin with Prayer / Sankalpa: Quietly state your intention and devotion.
Recite the Ashtakam: Chant all 8 verses slowly and with feeling, meditating on the images: “वह्निलोचन … रत्नकुंडल … भूषिणी …”
Conclude with Mantras / Meditation: After the Ashtakam, sit silently, chant a closing mantra or meditate on her name.
Aarti / Prasad: Offer light and distribute prasad as a gesture of sharing the divine grace.

Consistency matters — daily recitation or cycles of 8, 21, or 108 days bring stronger experiences.
Hare Rama Hare Krishna

When to Read Bhramarambika Ashtakam / Auspicious Days

Best Day: Friday (dedicated to Devi).
Holy Occasions: Navaratri, especially during Srisailam pilgrimage; Shivarathri, Varalakshmi Vratam.
Time of Day: Early morning (Brahma Muhurta) or twilight (Sandhya).
Special Use: Read before visiting Srisailam, during the festival at Bhramarambika temple to align with her energy on that hill.

Those who chant it on auspicious days in the presence of Sri Giri feel immediate upliftment.
Hare Krishna Hare Rama

Read Sri Rajarajeshwari Ashtakam in our previous blog

Who Wrote / Origins Bhramarambika Ashtakam

The भ्रमरांबिकाष्टकम् is often attributed to Sri Hayagriva (or local Shakti sages) associated with Sri Giri hill tradition. The verses themselves reference her forms (fire-eyes, sun-like, adorned with gems), embedding her temple symbolism into the hymn itself.

Because this is not a widely published stotra, many versions exist in local tradition, and few mainstream texts mention it — which gives your blog a chance to bring this treasure to light.

It is considered part of the Srisailam Shakti Upasana lineage, preserved by temple priests and tantric devotees.

Why We Should Read This Stotram

It connects the devotee with the local Shakti center of Srisailam, drawing that hill’s spiritual energy into one’s life.
It’s short yet powerful — eight concentrated verses carrying potent mantric vibrations.
It aligns with Devi Shakti tradition, amplifying one’s faith and devotion.
It’s less known — by offering it content, your readers gain something rare, deep, and authentic, setting your blog apart from generic ones.

Pooja Samagri List

To conduct a proper Bhramarambika Ashtakam worship:

A picture or small idol of Bhramarambika or Sri Giri Shakti
Red/saffron flowers, jasmine, or fragrant blossoms
Kumkum, turmeric, sandal paste
Lamp (ghee or oil) and incense
Fresh fruits, sweets, and water in a copper kalash
Bell, conch shell
Cloth for altar, plate for offerings
Small book or script with the 8 verses for reading

Fact That Sets This Blog Apart

Most blogs on Devi hymns ignore the spatial energy dimension — Bhramarambika Ashtakam is uniquely tied to Sri Giri’s Shakti field. Chanting it in Srisailam or when mentally visualizing Sri Giri hill energy yields synchronicities: devotees often report spontaneous visions, fragrances, or inner heat during the 5th verse, which references fire-eyes (वह्निलोचन).

I encourage readers to visualize the hill silhouette behind her form while chanting — that tiny mental step anchors the Ashtakam’s blessings more deeply.

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