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Annapurna · Nourishment

अन्नपूर्णे सदापूर्णे शंकरप्राणवल्लभे

Annapurne Sadapurne Shankara-Prana-Vallabhe

Meaning

O Annapurna, ever-full, beloved of Shankara — grant me the alms of wisdom and devotion.

Why chant this

Traditional prayer before food; invokes both material and spiritual nourishment.

Pronunciation

An-na-poor-ne — Sa-daa-poor-ne — Shan-ka-ra-praa-na-val-la-bhe