Lakshmi Nrusimha Karavalamba Stotram

Overview

The Lakshmi Nrusimha Karavalamba Stotram is a Sanskrit devotional hymn of 17 verses dedicated to Lord Lakshmi Nrusimha, the combined form of Vishnu's man-lion avatar and Goddess Lakshmi. The word "karavalamba" means "support of the hand," and each verse appeals to the deity for direct support and protection. The text belongs to the Vaishnava karavalamba genre — hymns that appeal to a deity for immediate rescue — and is prominent in South Indian devotional practice.

What are the benefits of chanting Lakshmi Nrusimha Karavalamba Stotram?

• Protection from fear, danger, and adversity
• Attainment of wealth and prosperity through Lakshmi's grace
• Removal of obstacles and difficulties
• Spiritual upliftment and progress toward liberation

When is the best time to recite this?

The stotram is recited in the morning and evening and is particularly appropriate during Narasimha Jayanti and Diwali. It is also recited when a practitioner faces acute difficulties and seeks protection.

What is the historical and traditional background?

The karavalamba genre of stotrams — hymns appealing to a deity for a "helping hand" — is an established form in Sanskrit devotional literature. The most famous example is the Devi Karavalamba Stotram attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. The Lakshmi Nrusimha Karavalamba Stotram follows this same structural and devotional pattern, applying it to the fierce-protective form of Vishnu and his consort. The authorship of this specific text is not attributed to a known historical figure. The worship of Lakshmi Nrusimha has deep roots in South Indian Vaishnava tradition, with the Ahobilam temple complex in Andhra Pradesh being a major center.

Available scripts

This text is available in 14 scripts: devanagari, tamil, telugu, kannada, malayalam, gujarati, bengali, iast, gurmukhi, oriya, assamese, sinhala, itrans, hk. Use the script selector above to switch between them.

Related Texts

• Lakshmi Narasimha Ashtottara Sata Namavali — the 108-name namavali of the same deity, representing the naming-worship form of Lakshmi Narasimha devotion
• Narasimha Kavacham — a Sanskrit protective armor (kavacham) hymn dedicated to Lord Narasimha, used in the same tradition of protection-seeking worship