Remember Krishna, worship Hari, bow to Vishnu, seek refuge in Achyuta. Abandon desire, conquer anger, destroy delusion — that is the cycle of worldly existence.
Listen to the sacred stories of Shauri (Krishna), behold the divine form of the Lord of Shri. Smell the tulsi from His sacred feet, touch the beloved of Vaikuntha.
Thus ends the Hitopadesha composed by the holy feet of Sri Vadiraja.
About Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī
Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī is a Sanskrit stotra, composed by Śrī Vādirāja Tīrtha, addressed to Vishnu — a Stotra. It is presented here in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, each verse with its English meaning. Source text: sanskritdocuments.org.
A revered Mādhwa saint and pontiff of Sode, and a prolific poet-scholar renowned for works such as the Daśāvatāra Stuti and Lakṣmī Śobhāne.
What is Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī and what does it mean?
Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī is a Sanskrit stotra (devotional hymn), composed by Śrī Vādirāja Tīrtha, addressed to Vishnu, of 9 verses. On Avabodhak every verse is shown with its English meaning, so you can understand the text line by line as you read.
How do I pronounce Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī correctly?
Avabodhak presents Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, Telugu, Tamil alongside IAST Roman transliteration that marks every long vowel (ā, ī, ū) and conjunct consonant. Reading the Devanagari text with the IAST line lets you follow the exact pronunciation syllable by syllable, and the guided practice mode replays it line by line.
What is the word-by-word meaning of Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī?
Avabodhak pairs each verse of Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī with its English meaning, and the practice view breaks lines into individual words — so you learn what each word means, not just the overall sense.
Who composed Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī?
Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī is attributed to Śrī Vādirāja Tīrtha.
In which scripts can I read Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī?
Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī is available in Devanagari, Roman (IAST), Kannada, Telugu, Tamil on Avabodhak, each with English meaning and IAST transliteration.
Can I chant or practice Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī online?
Yes — Avabodhak offers a free reading view plus guided practice and word-puzzle modes to help you chant and memorise Hitopadeśaḥ / Pañcaślokī.