Shri Bagla Ashtakam - Eight Verses to Maa Baglamukhi

Shri Bagla Ashtakam - Text

॥ श्री बगलाष्टक ॥

पीत सुधा सागर में विराजत, पीत-श्रृंगार रचाई भवानी ।
ब्रह्म-प्रिया इन्हें वेद कहे, कोई शिव प्रिया कोई विष्णु की रानी ।
जग को रचाती, सजाती, मिटाती, है कृति बड़ा ही अलौकिक तेरो ।
हे जगदम्ब! तूही अवलम्ब, करों न बिलम्ब हरो दुःख मेरो ॥ १ ॥

पीत वसन, अरु पीत ही भूषण, पीत-ही पीत ध्वजा फहरावे ।
उर बीच चम्पक माल लसै, मुख-कान्ति भी पीत शोभा सरसावे ।
खैंच के जीभ तू देती है त्रास, हैं शत्रु के सन्मुख छाये अंधेरो ।
हे जगदम्ब! तूही अवलम्ब, करो न विलम्ब हरो दुःख मेरो ॥ २ ॥

ध्यावै धनेश, रमेश सदा तुम्हें, पूजै प्रजेश पद-कंज तुम्हारे ।
गावें महेश, गणेश, षडानन, चारहु वेद महिमा को बखाने ।
देवन काज कियो बहु भाँति, एक बार इधर करुणाकर हेरो ।
हे जगदम्ब! तूही अवलम्ब, करो न बिलम्ब हरो दुःख मेरो ॥ ३ ॥

नित्य ही रोग डरावे मुझे, करुणामयी काम और क्रोध सतावे ।
लोभ और मोह रिझावे मुझे, अब शयार और कुकुर आँख दिखावे ।
मैं मति-मंद डरूँ इनसे, मेरे आँगन में इनके है बसेरो ।
हे जगदम्ब! तूही अवलम्ब, करो न विलम्ब हरो दुःख मेरो ॥ ४ ॥

नाम पुकारत दौड़ी तू आवत, वेद पुराण में बात लिखी है ।
आ के नसावत दुःख दरिद्रता, संतन से यह बात सुनी है ।
दैहिक दैविक, भौतिक ताप, मिटा दे भवानी जो है मुझे घेरो ।
हे जगदम्ब! तूही अवलम्ब, करो न विलम्ब हरो दुःख मेरो ॥ ५ ॥

जग में है तेरो अनेको ही पुत्र, विलक्षण ज्ञानी और ध्यानी, सुजानी ।
मैं तो चपल, व्याकुल अति दीन, मलिन, कुसंगी हूँ और अज्ञानी ।
हो जो कृपा तेरो, गूंगा बके, अंधा के मिटे तम छाई घनेरो ।
हे जगदम्ब! तू ही अवलम्ब, करो न विलम्ब हरो दुःख मेरो ॥ ६ ॥

विद्या और लक्ष्मी भरो घर में, दुःख दीनता को तुम आज मिटा दो ।
जो भी भजे तुमको, पढ़े अष्टक, जीवन के सब कष्ट मिटा दो ।
धर्म की रक्षक हो तू भवानी, यह बात सुनी ओ-पढ़ी बहुतेरो ।
हे जगदम्ब! तूही अवलम्ब, करो न विलम्ब हरो दुःख मेरो ॥ ७ ॥

अष्ट ही सिद्धि नवो निधि के तुम, दाता उदार हो बगला भवानी ।
आश्रित जो भी है तेरे उसे, कर दो निर्भय तू हे कल्याणी ।
'बैजू' कहे ललकार, करो न विचार, बुरा ही पर हूँ तेरो चेरो ।
हे जगदम्ब! तूही अवलम्ब, करो न विलम्ब हरो दुःख मेरो ॥ ८ ॥

॥ दोहा ॥
यह अष्टक जो भी पढ़े, माँ बगला चितलाई ।
निश्चय अम्बे प्रसाद से कष्ट रहित हो जाई ॥

Transliteration (Roman/IAST)

pīta sudhā sāgara meṁ virājata, pīta-śṛṅgāra racāī bhavānī |
brahma-priyā inheṁ veda kahe, koī śiva priyā koī viṣṇu kī rānī |
... he jagadamba! tūhī avalamba, karoṁ na bilamba haro duḥkha mero || 1 ||

(All eight verses share the refrain "he jagadamba! tūhī avalamba, karo na vilamba haro duḥkha mero" and are sung in this Hindi devotional metre, closed by a doha.)

Meaning

This hymn praises Maa Baglamukhi, who shines seated in an ocean of golden nectar, adorned entirely in yellow. The Vedas call her the beloved of Brahma; some call her Shiva's beloved, others Vishnu's queen. She creates, adorns and dissolves the world. The devotee, plagued by disease, lust, anger, greed, delusion and the three afflictions (daihika, daivika, bhautika), repeatedly cries out: "O Mother of the world! You alone are my support - do not delay, remove my sorrow." The poet (signed 'Baiju') begs the bestower of the eight siddhis and nine treasures to make her devotees fearless, and the closing doha promises that whoever reads this ashtaka with attention becomes free of distress by the Mother's grace.

About this Stotra

Baglamukhi is the eighth of the ten Mahavidyas (great tantric wisdom-goddesses). Her name derives from her power to "bridle" (bagla, from valga, a bridle); she stills the tongue, mind and movements of one's adversaries. This particular ashtaka is a Hindi-language devotional poem in the bhajan tradition, signed by the poet 'Baiju', rather than a classical Sanskrit stotra. It captures the popular folk-devotional adoration of the golden goddess (Pitambara Devi) as protector, remover of poverty and giver of fearlessness. The verified text above is reproduced faithfully from the devotional source.

Significance & Spiritual Benefits

Baglamukhi is invoked above all for stambhana - the stunning or paralysing of hostile forces: enemies, lawsuits, slander, negative energies and one's own inner enemies of lust, anger and greed. This ashtaka is recited for victory over opponents, protection from harm, relief from chronic disease and poverty, courage and fearlessness, and the inflow of vidya (knowledge) and Lakshmi (wealth) into the home. Its tender, pleading tone makes it a heartfelt refuge-prayer in times of crisis, when the devotee surrenders entirely to the Mother as the sole support.

Astrological Relevance

Baglamukhi's worship is strongly connected with the malefics Mars (Mangal) and Saturn (Shani), the planets of conflict, enemies, litigation, obstacles and delays. Her yellow colour and her role as a Mahavidya granting victory also link her to Jupiter (Brihaspati), karaka of wisdom, dharma and justice - making her worship especially recommended for winning court cases and overcoming powerful opponents. She is a classic remedial deity during difficult Mars or Saturn dashas, for afflictions to the sixth house (enemies, disease, litigation) and the eighth house (sudden troubles), and for protection when one feels besieged on all sides.

How to Chant (Vidhi)

Bathe and wear clean clothes, ideally yellow. Sit facing east or north before an image of Maa Baglamukhi, light a ghee or yellow-mustard-oil lamp, and offer yellow flowers, turmeric, yellow sweets and a chana-dal or turmeric mala. Take a sankalpa, then recite the ashtaka with devotion, repeating the refrain wholeheartedly, and close with the doha. Worship of fierce Mahavidyas is traditionally done with discipline and, for advanced mantra-sadhana, under a qualified guru; the devotional ashtaka itself, however, may be read by any sincere devotee.

Best Day & Time

Tuesday and Thursday are most auspicious for Baglamukhi; Baglamukhi Jayanti (in the month of Vaishakha) is the supreme day. Recite during the day, often at noon, in a yellow-themed setting. Night worship is part of advanced tantric practice and best done under guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Maa Baglamukhi?

She is the eighth of the ten Mahavidyas, the golden goddess (Pitambara Devi) who stuns and bridles enemies and removes obstacles, disease and poverty.

Is this ashtaka in Sanskrit?

No - this particular Bagla Ashtakam is a Hindi devotional poem in the bhajan tradition, signed by the poet 'Baiju', distinct from the Sanskrit Baglamukhi stotras.

What is Baglamukhi worship used for?

Chiefly for stambhana - overcoming enemies, lawsuits, slander and negative forces - and for courage, protection, health and prosperity.