Pitra Dev Stotram: Ancestral Blessings and Spiritual Harmony

Sanskrit / Hindi	Translation	Meaning
अर्चितानाममूर्तानां पितृणां दीप्ततेजसाम् । नमस्यामि सदा तेषां ध्यानिनां दिव्यचक्षुषाम्।।	Architanammurtanam Pitrunam Dipttejasam । Namasyami Sada Tesham Dhyaninam Divyachakshusham ॥	I bow to the revered forms of the ancestors, shining with radiant light. Always offering my salutations to those who meditate with divine vision.
इन्द्रादीनां च नेतारो दक्षमारीचयोस्तथा । सप्तर्षीणां तथान्येषां तान् नमस्यामि कामदान् ।।	Indradinan Cha Leadero Dakshmarichiyostatha । Saptarishinam and Nyeshaam Tan Namasyami Kamdan ॥	I bow to the leaders of the gods like Indra, and to the sages like Daksha and Marichi. Also, to the seven great sages and other divine beings, fulfilling desires.
मन्वादीनां च नेतार: सूर्याचन्दमसोस्तथा । तान् नमस्यामहं सर्वान् पितृनप्युदधावपि ।।	Manvadinam Cha Netar: Suryachandamasostatha । Tan Namasyamah Sarvan Pitrunapyuddhavapi ॥	I bow to the leaders of different eras, and to the luminous Sun and Moon. I also bow to all ancestors, even as I move forward in life.
नक्षत्राणां ग्रहाणां च वाय्वग्न्योर्नभसस्तथा । द्यावापृथिवोव्योश्च तथा नमस्यामि कृताञ्जलि:।।	Nakshatranam Grahanam Cha Vayvagnyornbhastha । Dyvaprithivovyoscha and Namasyami Kritanjali ॥	I bow with folded hands to the stars, planets, the wind, fire, the sky, and the earth, as well as the realms above and below
देवर्षीणां जनितृंश्च सर्वलोकनमस्कृतान् । अक्षय्यस्य सदा दातृन् नमस्येहं कृताञ्जलि: ।।	Devarshinam Janitrishcha Sarvalokanamskritan । Akshayyasya Sada Datrun Namasyeham Kritanjali ॥	I bow with folded hands to the divine sages, creators of worlds, and all beings revered across the realms. I always offer my salutations to the eternal givers.
प्रजापते: कश्पाय सोमाय वरुणाय च । योगेश्वरेभ्यश्च सदा नमस्यामि कृताञ्जलि: ।।	Prajapate: Kaspay Somay Varunaya Ch । Yogeshwarebhyascha Always Namasyami Kritanjali ॥	I bow with folded hands to Prajapati, Kashyapa, Soma, Varuna, and to the lords of yoga, eternally offering my salutations.
नमो गणेभ्य: सप्तभ्यस्तथा लोकेषु सप्तसु । स्वयम्भुवे नमस्यामि ब्रह्मणे योगचक्षुषे ।।	Namo Ganebhya: Saptabhyastatha Lokeshu Saptsu । Swayambhuve Namasyami Brahmane Yogachakshuse ॥	I bow with folded hands to the seven groups of celestial beings, present in the seven realms. I also bow to Svayambhuva, the self-existent, and to Brahman with the vision of yoga.
सोमाधारान् पितृगणान् योगमूर्तिधरांस्तथा । नमस्यामि तथा सोमं पितरं जगतामहम् ।।	Somadharan Pitruganan Yogamurtidharanstatha । Namasyami and Soma Pitaram Jagtamham ॥	I bow with folded hands to the holders of Soma and the assembly of ancestors, as well as to the embodiments of yoga. In the same way, I bow to Soma and the universal ancestors.
अग्रिरूपांस्तथैवान्यान् नमस्यामि पितृनहम् । अग्रीषोममयं विश्वं यत एतदशेषत: ।।	Agrirupanasthaivanyan Namasyami Pitrunaham । Agrishommay Vishwavyat Etdeshet ॥	I bow with folded hands to the foremost forms and to all other forms, acknowledging the ancestors. The entire universe is pervaded by the essence of Soma, and this knowledge is boundless.
ये तु तेजसि ये चैते सोमसूर्याग्रिमूर्तय:। जगत्स्वरूपिणश्चैव तथा ब्रह्मस्वरूपिण: ।।	Ye Tu Tejasi Ye Chaite Somasuryagrimurtaya । Jagatswarupinashchaiva and Brahmaswaroopina ॥	Those who manifest as radiant forms and those who embody the essence of Soma and the Sun, they are the true forms of the universe and the ultimate form of Brahman.
तेभ्योखिलेभ्यो योगिभ्य: पितृभ्यो यतामनस:। नमो नमो नमस्तेस्तु प्रसीदन्तु स्वधाभुज ।।	Tebhyokhilebhyo Yogibhya: Pitrubhyo Yatamanasah । Namo Namo Namastustu Prasidantu Swadhabhuj ॥	Salutations, again and again, to the yogis, to the ancestors, and to those with controlled minds. May they all accept my salutations and bestow

Benefits of Pitra Dev Stotram:

A Source of Great Benefits: Chanting the “Pitra Dev Stotram” is highly advantageous. Its recitation holds immense benefits for individuals seeking blessings and guidance from their ancestors.

Strengthened Connection with Ancestors: Chanting the stotram deepens the connection between the practitioner and their ancestors. This connection becomes a source of guidance and protection in the practitioner’s life journey.

Fruitful Outcomes: Regular practice of the “Pitra Dev Stotram” yields fruitful outcomes. The dedication and reverence with which it is chanted attract positive influences and favorable circumstances.

A Path to Divine Blessings: Whether it’s on auspicious days like Amavasya or Purnima or during Shraddha rituals, performing the stotram with a lit oil lamp during evening hours opens the path to receiving divine blessings and ancestral guidance.

Miraculous Power: The “Pitra Dev Stotram” is renowned for its miraculous power. The recitation of this stotram holds the potential to manifest wondrous outcomes in one’s life.