I worship Him who protects the cosmic web, who wears a shining garland, whose forehead is like the autumn moon, who is death for great demons, whose body is sky-blue, whose maya is insurmountable, and who is accompanied by Lakshmi.
I worship Him who dwells in the milk ocean, whose smile is like a blossoming flower, who is the abode of the universe, who shines like a hundred suns, who holds the mace and discus, who wears resplendent yellow garments, and whose face is charmingly smiling.
I worship Him who is the necklace of Lakshmi's neck, the essence of all Vedas, who sports in the waters, who removes the burden of the earth, whose nature is pure consciousness and bliss, whose form is captivating, and who assumes countless forms.
I worship Him who is free from old age and birth, who is full of supreme bliss, who is absorbed in samadhi, who is ever fresh and new, who is the cause of creation, the banner of the celestials, and the sole bridge across the three worlds.
I worship Him who is praised by the Vedas, who reclines on Garuda the king of birds, who is the cause of liberation, who humbles the pride of enemies of devotees, who is favorable to His devotees, who is the root of the cosmic tree, and who destroys the afflictions of the distressed.
I worship Him who is the Lord of all celestials, whose hair is black like bees, who pervades the cosmic reflection, who dwells in the space of the heart, whose body is eternally divine, who is free from all worldly attachments, and whose abode is the auspicious Vaikuntha.
I worship Him who is the mightiest among celestials, the best in the three worlds, the greatest among teachers, steadfast in His own nature, ever courageous in battle, the hero of heroes, and the shore of the ocean of worldly existence.
I worship Him on whose left side Lakshmi resides, at whose feet the serpent Shesha remains, for whom all sacrifices are performed, who is free from attachment and aversion, who is beautifully sung by great sages, who is surrounded by celestials, and who transcends all qualities.
Phala Shruti (Fruit of Recitation): Whoever recites this ashtakam (eight verses) daily with a concentrated mind, this necklace of praise for Murari (slayer of Mura), will certainly attain the sorrowless abode of Vishnu and will never again experience the grief of old age and rebirth.
Thus ends the Sri Hari Stotram composed by Paramahamsa Swami Brahmananda.
About Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)
Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) is a Sanskrit stotra, composed by Paramahaṃsa Svāmī Brahmānanda, addressed to Vishnu/Hari — a Stotra. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Gurmukhi (Punjabi), each verse with its English meaning. Source text: Traditional Sanskrit stotra (public domain).
A revered saint and composer of devotional hymns praising Lord Vishnu.
What is Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) and what does it mean?
Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) is a Sanskrit stotra (devotional hymn), composed by Paramahaṃsa Svāmī Brahmānanda, addressed to Vishnu/Hari, of 10 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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Who composed Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)?
Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) is attributed to Paramahaṃsa Svāmī Brahmānanda.
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