The "Naag Stotram," also known as the "Naag Devata Mantra," is a sacred prayer dedicated to Naag Devata, the serpent deity in Hinduism. Serpents hold a significant place in Hindu mythology and culture, often symbolizing power, transformation, and protection. The Naag Stotra is recited to invoke the blessings of Naag Devata and seek protection from snake-related dangers and afflictions.
Brahmā lōkē ca yē sarpa: Śēṣanāgaḥ purōgamaḥ.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprītā: Prasanna: Sadaiva samādhānāta.1.
Viṣṇu lōkē ca yē sarpa: Vāsukī pramukhaścayē.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprītā: Prasanna: Sadaiva samādhānāta.2.
Rudra lōkē ca yē sarpa: Takṣaka: Pramukhastathā.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprīta: Prasanna: Sadā śāntī.3.
Khāṇḍavasya āṇi yōgya svarga, hē samāna āhēta.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprītā: Prasanna: Sadaiva samādhānāta.4.
Sarpa satrē ca yē sarpa: Astikēnabhi rakṣitaḥ.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprīta: Prasanna: Sadaiva samādhānāta.5.
Pralayē caiva yē sarpaḥ karkōta mukhaścayē.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprīta: Prasanna: Sadaiva samādhānāta.6.
Dharmē lōkē ca yē sarpa: Vaitaraṇyaṁ samaśritaḥ.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprītā: Prasanna: Sadā tr̥pta.7.
Yē sarpa: Parvata yēṣu dharī sandhiśu sansthitā.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprīta: Prasanna: Sadaiva samādhānāta.8.
Grāmē vā yadi varaṇyē yē sarpaḥ pracaranti ca.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprītā: Prasanna: Sadā tr̥pta.9.
Pr̥thvīm caiva yē sarpa: Yē sarpa: Bila sansthitā.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprītā: Prasanna: Sadā śāntī.10.
Pātāḷācā hā nāga: Anantadī mahābalā.
Namōstu tēbhya: Suprītā: Prasanna: Sadā śāntī.11.
The Naag Stotra begins with the invocation of Lord Shiva, who is often depicted with a snake around his neck. This signifies his mastery over the serpents and his role as the protector from their malevolent influences. The stotra then addresses the various snake deities, including Ananta, Vasuki, and Shesha, acknowledging their divine presence and seeking their blessings.
The stotra is often recited on Naag Panchami, a festival dedicated to snake worship. People offer milk, honey, and other offerings to snake deities to appease them and seek their protection. The Naag Stotra is chanted to gain favor from these deities and to ward off any potential harm caused by snakes.