shvu Posted May 16, 2001 Report Share Posted May 16, 2001 Here are the first five verses from the Laxmi Narasimha Karaavalamba Stotra composed by Sri Shankaracharya. For the record, Laxmi-Narasimha is also Krishna. I will post the whole stotra in sets of 5 verses each. There are a total of 17 verses. ---Start--- shrImatpayonidhiniketana chakrapANe bhogIndrabhogamaNiranjitapuNyamuurte | yogIsha shAshvata sharaNya bhavAbdhipota lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 1 || O Lakshminrsimha, whose abode is the ocean of milk, who hold the (sudarSana) discus in your hand, whose pleasing form is adorned by the jewels that are the hoods of Adi Sesha, who are the Lord of the Yogis, the Eternal One, who provide protection to those who seek it, the boat by which one crosses the ocean of miseries, provide me the support of your hands. brahmendrarudramarudarkakirITakoTi - saN^ghaTTitaaN^ghrikamalaamalakaantikaanta | lakshhmIlasatkuchasaroruharaajahaMsa lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 2 || Your lotus feet are touched by the tips of the crowns of Brahma, Indra, Rudra, the Maruts and Suurya. The brilliance of Your lotus feet thus adds to Your effulgence, O dear one! You are the King of swans sporting near the beautiful lotus breasts of Lakshmi. O Lakshminrsimha, provide me the support of your hands. saMsaaraghoragahane charato muraare maarograbhiikaramR^igapravaraarditasya | aartasya matsaranidaaghanipiiDitasya lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 3 || O Muraari (enemy of Mura)! I have been tormented by the fierce and terrifying lion called desire (kaama) while wandering in the dense forest called samsaaric existence. I have been scorched by the heat of the summer called envy (matsara). To me who have been thus afflicted, O Lakshminrsimha, provide me the support of your hands. saMsaarakuupamatighoramagaadhamuulam saMpraapya duHkhashatasarpasamaakulasya | diinasya deva kR^ipaNaapadamaagatasya lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 4 || Having reached the bottom of the unfathomable and extremely fearful well called samsaaric existence, I have been troubled by the hundreds of serpents called miseries. O Deva! O Lakshminrsimha! To me who am helpless and who have reached this wretched condition, do you provide the support of your hands. saMsaarasaagaravishaalakaraalakaala- nakragrahagrasananigrahavigrahasya | vyagrasya raagarasanorminipiiDitasya lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 5 || In the ocean that is worldly existence, my body has been eaten by large and dreadful crocodiles and whales that are Time. I have been afflicted by the waves called passion and attachment to the organ of taste. O Lakshminrsimha, provide me the support of your hands. bhava Sankara deSikame SaraNam [This message has been edited by shvu (edited 05-15-2001).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvu Posted May 16, 2001 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2001 saMsaaravR^ikshhamaghabiijamanantakarma- shaakhaashataM karaNapatramanaN^gapushhpam.h | aaruhya duHkhaphalitaM patato dayaalo lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 6 || The tree of worldly existence arises from the seed of sin. Its numerous branches are the endless actions (karmas), its leaves are the organs of the body, its flower is passion (kaama), its fruit is sorrow. Having ascended this tree, I am falling down. O compassionate Lakshminrsimha,provide me the support of Your hands. saMsaarasarpaghanavaktrabhayogratiivra- daMshhTraakaraalavishhadagdhavinashhTamuurteH | naagaarivaahana sudhaabdhinivaasa shaure lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 7 || Worldly existence is a serpent which has opened its gigantic mouth,revealing its most dreadful and sharp fangs filled with terrible venom. This venom has burnt up my body and has destroyed it. O Lord whose vehicle is Garuda! O Lord whose abode is the ocean of milk! O Shauri! O Lakshminrsimha, provide me the support of Your hands. saMsaaradaavadahanaaturabhiikaroru- jvaalaavaliibhiratidagdhatanuuruhasya | tvatpaadapadmasarasiisharaNaagatasya lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 8 || In the forest conflagration of worldly existence (illusion), I have been burned badly. Even every single hair on my body has been burned by large and fearful columns of flames. In this condition I have sought the shelter of the cool lake that is Your lotus feet. O Lakshminrsimha, provide me the support of Your hands. saMsaarajaala-patitasya jagannivaasa sarvendriyaartha-vaDishaartha-jhashhopamasya | protkhaNDita-prachura-taaluka-mastakasya lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 9 || I am like a fish, caught in the net of worldly existence. My palate and head have been severely torn apart by the fish-hook that is the objects of the senses. O Lord in whom the world resides! O Lakshminrsimha, provide me the support of Your hands. saMsaara-bhiikara-kariindra-karaabhighaata- nishhpishhTa-marmavapushhaH sakalaartinaasha | praaNaprayaaNa-bhavabhiiti-samaakulasya lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 10 || The fearful rogue elephant of worldly illusion has struck me with its trunk, completely crushing all my vital parts. I have been overcome by the fear of worldy existence and death. O Destroyer of all suffering! O Lakshminrsimha, provide me the support of Your hands. bhava Sankara deSikame SaraNam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvu Posted May 18, 2001 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2001 andhasya me hR^itavivekamahaadhanasya choraiH prabho balibhirindriyanaamadheyaiH | mohaandhakuupakuhare vinipaatitasya lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 11 || O Lord! My great wealth called power of discrimination (viveka) has been stolen away by the powerful thieves called senses. I am blind (without the power of discrimination between things eternal and noneternal). In this condition, I have been pushed into the dark well called delusion. O Lakshminrsimha, provide me the support of your hands. baddhvaa gale yamabhaTaa bahutarjayantaH karshhanti yatra bhavapaashashatairyutaM maam.h | ekaakinaM paravashaM chakitaM dayaalo lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 12 || I have been bound by hundreds of snares of worldly attachments. The soldiers of Yama (Death) have cast their noose around my neck and are dragging me along, threatening me. I am alone, frightened, and without any independence. O compassionate Lakshmi nrsimha, provide me the support of your hands. lakshhmIpate kamalanAbha suresha vishhNo vaikuNTha kR^ishhNa madhusUdana pushhkarAkshha | brahmaNya keshava janArdana vAsudeva lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 13 || O Lord of Lakshmi, from whose navel emanates a lotus, O Lord of gods, O Vishnu, O Vaikuntha, O Krishna, O Madhusudana (slayer of Madhu), O Lotus-eyed One, O Brahmanya (the most exalted knower of Brahman), O Keshava, O Janardana, O Vasudeva, O Lakshmi Nrsimha, do you provide me the support of your hands. ekena chakramapareNa kareNa shaMkha- manyena sindhutanyaaamavalambya tishhThan.h | vaame kareNa varadaabhayapadmachihnaM lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 14 || In one hand You hold the (sudarshana) discus; in another You hold the (paanchajanya) conch; another hand rests on (the waist of) the daughter of the ocean, Lakshmi; and the (fourth) hand signifies that You bestow boons and drive away the fear (of the devotees). O Lakshmi nrsimha provide me the support of your hands. saMsaarasaagaranimajjanamuhyamaanaM diinaM vilokaya vibho karuNaanidhe maaM | prahlaadakhedaparihaaraparaavataara lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 15 || Being drowned in the ocean of samsaaric existence, I am deluded. O Lord! O Treasure of compassion! Turn your glance toward me who am helpless. (Just as You) assumed the Supreme avatar for the purpose of eradicating the sorrow of Prahlaada, do You, Lakshmi nrsimha, provide me the support of your hands. bhava Sankara DeSikame SaraNam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shvu Posted May 21, 2001 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2001 prahlaadanaaradaparaasharapuNDariika- vyaasaadibhaagavatapu.ngavahR^innivaasa | bhaktaanuraktaparipaalanapaarijaata lakshhmInR^isiMha mama dehi karAvalambam.h || 16 || You dwell in the hearts of the best of the Bhagavatas, such as Prahlada, Narada, Parashara, Pundarika, and Vyasa. You are like the desire-fulfilling tree in protecting the loyal devotees. O Lakshmi nrsimha, provide me the support of your hands. lakshhmInR^isiMhacharaNaabjamadhuvratena stotraM kR^itam shubhakaraM bhuvi sha.nkareNa | ye tatpaThanti manujaa haribhaktiyuktaa- ste yaanti tatpadasarojamakhaNDaruupaM || 17 || This auspicious hymn has been composed by Shankara who is the bee engaged in drinking the nectar of the lotus feet of Shri Lakshminrsimha. In this world, anyone who recites it will be filled with devotion to Hari and will attain the undivided lotus feet of Brahman. || shrii lakshhmInR^siMhaarpaNamastu || Concludes. bhava Sankara deSikame SaraNam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Dear learned friends, Do any one of you have Lakshmi Nrisimha Mantra RAja Patha Stothram? If so, can you please send the same to me, preferably in Tamil to my email ID? techlogic@dacafe.com Thanks in advance. Kumaaran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2005 Report Share Posted February 18, 2005 I also need this storam.If you have please send to rev_govi@ Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts145 Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 available in the ebook section of sundarasimham dot org but it is in Sanskrit and english Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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