O render of the towering masses of dense darkness, bestower of being upon Brahmā, abode of all virtues; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
O one ever well-adored by Brahmā, Śiva, and the foremost gods, beloved of Ramā's heart, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
agaṇitaguṇagaṇamayaśarīra he vigataguṇetara bhava mama śaraṇam | śubhatama kathāśaya paramasadodita jagadekakāraṇa rāmaramāramaṇa ||
O one whose very body is fashioned of countless virtues, free of all that is other (than the good), be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
aparimitasukhanidhivimalasudeha he vigata sukhetara bhava mama śaraṇam | śubhatama kathāśaya paramasadodita jagadekakāraṇa rāmaramāramaṇa ||
O one of pure and lovely body that is a treasure-house of measureless bliss, devoid of all that is not bliss, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
pracalitalayajalaviharaṇa śāśvatasukhamayamīna he bhava mama śaraṇam | śubhatama kathāśaya paramasadodita jagadekakāraṇa rāmaramāramaṇa ||
O fish who sported in the surging waters of dissolution, ever full of bliss, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
Verse 6 — ಸುರದಿತಿಜಸುಬಲವಿಲುಳಿತಮಂದರಧರ ಪರ ಕೂರ್ಮ ಹೇ ಭವ ಮಮ…
suraditijasubalavilul̤itamandaradhara para kūrma he bhava mama śaraṇam | śubhatama kathāśaya paramasadodita jagadekakāraṇa rāmaramāramaṇa ||
O supreme tortoise who upheld Mount Mandara as it was churned by the mighty gods and demons, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
sagirivaradharātal̤avaha susūkaraparamavibodha he bhava mama śaraṇam | śubhatama kathāśaya paramasadodita jagadekakāraṇa rāmaramāramaṇa ||
O noble boar who bore up the earth's surface with its lofty mountains, of supreme knowledge, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
Verse 8 — ಅತಿಬಲದಿತಿಸುತ ಹೃದಯ ವಿಭೇದನ ಜಯನೃಹರೇಽಮಲ ಭವ ಮಮ ಶರಣಂ…
O render of the heart of the mighty son of Diti, victory to You, spotless Narasiṃha, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
O destroyer of the triumph of the demon-sons led by Bali, guardian of the world, unconquered one, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
O shatterer of the hosts of unconquered wicked kings, lord of Ramā, protector of heroes, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
O fiercest burner of the night-rangers, supreme nectar, best of the Raghus, giver of honor, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
O one of most graceful and excellent body, boon-giver of great might, best of the Yadus, protector of Pārtha, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
ditisutavimohana vimalavibodhana paraguṇabuddha he bhava mama śaraṇam | śubhatama kathāśaya paramasadodita jagadekakāraṇa rāmaramāramaṇa ||
O deluder of the demons, pure enlightener, awakened one of supreme virtues (Buddha), be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
O fire that consumes the impurities of Kali, gracious one, great festival of joy, giver of refuge, Lord Kalki, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
O cause of the birth and dissolution of all, source of supreme bliss, highest Supreme Person, be my refuge; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma.
Thus, O Lord, be the sure refuge of the sage Sukhatīrtha, who ever delights in this excellent praise of You; O most auspicious one, treasury of holy narration, ever-manifest Supreme, sole cause of the world, delighter of Ramā as Rāma. (the author's signature)
About Atimatatamogiri
Atimatatamogiri is a Sanskrit stotra, composed by Śrī Madhvācārya (Ānanda Tīrtha), addressed to Vishnu — a Dvadasha Stotra. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, each verse with its English meaning. Source text: sanskritdocuments.org.
Founder of the Dvaita (Tattvavāda) school of Vedānta and third of the great Vaiṣṇava ācāryas; author of the Sarvamūla works, including devotional stotras such as the Dvādaśa Stotra.
Atimatatamogiri is a Sanskrit stotra (devotional hymn), composed by Śrī Madhvācārya (Ānanda Tīrtha), addressed to Vishnu, of 15 verses. On Avabodhak every verse is shown with its English meaning, so you can understand the text line by line as you read.
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