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Sri Ahovalam Stotram

(Obeisances to Ahovalam Narasimha)

(Use the same meter as the Brahma-samhita. These were written in

glorification of the Deities in the holy place of Lord Nrisimha at Ahobalam)

 

 

lakshmi-kataksha-sarasi-ruha-raja-hamsam

pakshindra-shaila-bhavanam bhava-nasham isham

gokshira-sara-ghana-sara-patira-varnam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

 

 

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. He is a

great swan swimming amongst the lotuses of Lakshmi's furtive glances. He is the

 

Supreme Lord, who puts an end to material imprisonment and who appeared from

the

stone of the Garuda pillar. His body has lines of colour: both a creamy

colour and the colour of rain clouds."

 

 

adyanta-shunyam ajam avyayam aprameyam

aditya-candra-shikhi-locanam adi-devam

abja-mukabja-mada-lolupa-matta-bhringam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

 

 

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. He has no

beginning or end. He is unborn, everlasting, and immeasurable. He is the

original God who gives brightness to the sun, moon, and to fire. He is like a

honey

bee intoxicated by his passionate desire for the lotus face of Lakshmi."

 

 

kotira-koti-ghatitojjvala-kanti-kantam

keyura-hara-mani-kundala manditangam

cudagra-ranjita-sudhakara-purna-bimbam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

 

 

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. He looks

splendid with his thick shiny mane tied back and with his body decorated with

armlets, necklaces, and jewelled ear rings. His face is like the disc of the

full

moon, adorned with his crown."

 

 

varaha-vamana-nrisimha-subhagyam isham

krida-vilola-hridayam vibhudendra-vandyam

hamsatmakam paramahamsa-mano-viharam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

 

 

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. He is the

all-fortunate supreme Lord: Varaha, Vamana, and Nrisimha. His heart is

frolicking with his own playful pastimes. The most intelligent persons pray to

him, the

Supreme soul, who fascinates the great sages."

 

 

mandakini-janana-hetu-padaravindam

vrndarakalaya-vinodanam ujjvalangam

mandara-pushpa-tulasi-racitanghri-padmam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

 

 

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. His lotus

feet are the source of the Ganges. His body is resplendent as he enjoys himself

 

in his superexcellent abode, and his lotus feet are bedecked with Tulasi

leaves and the flowers from the heavenly coral tree."

 

 

tarunya-krishna-tulasi-dala-dhama-rabhyam

dhatri ramabhi ramanam mahaniya-rupam

mantradhi-raja-matha-danava-mana-bhangam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

 

 

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. His most

favorite thing is fresh dark Tulasi leaves. He exhibits a magnificent form as

he

enjoys with his female assistants, the goddesses of fortune. He breaks the

pride of the demons by destroying Ravana, that master of magic spells."

 

 

 

 

SRI NAKHA STUTI

(offered to Madhvacarya)

 

 

paantvasmaam puruuhutavairi balavanmaatanga maadyadghataa

kumbhocchaadri vipaatanaadhi kapatu pratyekavajraayitaah

Shrimat kanthiravaasya pratatasunakharaa daaritaaraatiduura

pradhvasta dhvaatashaanta pravitata manasaa bhaavitaa nakivrnda

 

 

"May the wide-spread and auspicious nails of the lion-faced God, Narasimha,

Who is in the company of His consort Laxmi, protect us. His nails are like

thunderbolts and are highly skilled in tearing asunder the lofty mountain-like

heads of the herds of strong and intoxicated elephants in the form of demons;

the

foes of Indradev. His nails are also meditated upon by the groups of devas

with their broad minds which are concentrated upon Him and from which the

darkness of ignorance is driven away to a great distance and the internal

enemies of

lust, anger, etc., are torn in twain."

 

 

lakshmikaanta samantato vikalayannai veshituste saman

pashyaamyuttama vastu duurataarato paastam rasoyo stumah

yadrosotkara daksanetra kutila prantotthitogni sphurat

khadyotopamavisphylinya bhasitaa brhmeshushakrot karaan

 

 

"Oh consort of Laxmi! Although I've made an all round study of the shastras,

I don't find anything equal to You, Who are my master! The thing thought

superior to You is therefore flung far and is similar to the 8th tuste (it does

not

exist). Brahma, Shiva, Indra and their hosts are reduced to ashes by the

sparks of fire resembling sparking glowworms and issuing from the curved edge

of

Your right eye which is filled with masses of wrath."

 

 

(from the Introduction of Sri Hari Vayuh Stuti of Trivikram Panditacarya)