Annapurne Sadapurne — Word-by-Word Meaning
अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे
Annapurne sadapurne
O Annapurna, ever-full (of food and abundance)
शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे
Shankara-prana-vallabhe
O beloved life of Shankara (Shiva)
ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं
Jnana-vairagya-siddhyartham
for the attainment of knowledge and dispassion
भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति
Bhiksham dehi cha parvati
grant me alms, O Parvati
Complete Translation
O Annapurna, ever-full and abundant, beloved of Shankara (Shiva) — for the attainment of wisdom and dispassion, grant me alms, O Parvati.
Origin & History
Source: Annapurna prayer (from the Annapurna Stotram tradition)
Author: Traditional (attributed to Adi Shankaracharya)
Period: Classical / Medieval
This beloved verse, drawn from the Annapurna Stotram, is among the most widely recited food prayers in India. Addressing Parvati as Annapurna — 'she who is full of food' — the ever-full beloved of Shiva, the devotee asks not merely for a meal but, remarkably, for the alms of knowledge and dispassion: the food of the body and the food of the soul together. It is closely tied to Kashi, the city of Annapurna, where she is said to feed all.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Annapurne Sadapurne recited?▼
It is recited before meals as a food prayer, and in the worship of Goddess Annapurna (a form of Parvati), thanking her for nourishment and asking for wisdom and dispassion. It is especially associated with Kashi (Varanasi).
Who is Annapurna?▼
Annapurna is the form of Goddess Parvati who bestows food and nourishment — 'Annapurna' means 'full of food.' This verse calls her the ever-full one, the beloved of Shiva, and asks her for the alms of both food and spiritual wisdom.
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