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Annapoorne Sadapoorne (Annapurna Stotram)

अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शङ्करप्राणवल्लभे । ज्ञानवैराग्यसिद्ध्यर्थं भिक्षां देहि च पार्वति ॥

annapūrṇe sadāpūrṇe śaṅkara-prāṇa-vallabhe, jñāna-vairāgya-siddhy-arthaṁ bhikṣāṁ dehi ca pārvati

Meaning

"O Annapurna, ever-full one, beloved of Shiva's very breath, grant me the nourishment that leads to wisdom and contentment."

Why This Mantra

Written by Adi Shankaracharya, this verse asks not for more, but for exactly enough — the quiet wisdom of a bowl that's never too empty or too full.

Benefits

Contentment, sufficiency, gratitude for what you have

Today's Affirmation

Notice today that you already have exactly enough for this moment.

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