śrī dhūmāvatī aṣṭottara śata nāmā stotraṃ

This sacred hymn invokes Goddess Dhumavati, the seventh of the Mahavidyas and the embodiment of the cosmic void. As the widow aspect of the Divine Mother, she represents the cessation of existence and the liberation from worldly illusions. Reciting these one hundred and eight names is believed to bestow spiritual maturity, detachment, and protection against negative energies. By meditating on her smoky and formidable form, devotees seek the burning away of their ignorance and karmic burdens, ultimately finding inner peace and the courage to face the inevitable transitions of life and death with equanimity.