Sri Hari Ashtakam (Prahlada Krutam)
Sri Hari Ashtakam (Prahlada Krutam)
श्री हर्यष्टकम् (प्रह्लाद कृतम्)
हरिर्हरति पापानि दुष्टचित्तैरपि स्मृतः ।
अनिच्छयाऽपि संस्पृष्टो दहत्येव हि पावकः ॥ 1 ॥
स गङ्गा स गया सेतुः स काशी स च पुष्करम् ।
जिह्वाग्रे वर्तते यस्य हरिरित्यक्षरद्वयम् ॥ 2 ॥
वाराणस्यां कुरुक्षेत्रे नैमिशारण्य एव च ।
यत्कृतं तेन येनोक्तं हरिरित्यक्षरद्वयम् ॥ 3 ॥
पृथिव्यां यानि तीर्थानि पुण्यान्यायतनानि च ।
तानि सर्वाण्यशेषाणि हरिरित्यक्षरद्वयम् ॥ 4 ॥
गवां कोटिसहस्राणि हेमकन्यासहस्रकम् ।
दत्तं स्यात्तेन येनोक्तं हरिरित्यक्षरद्वयम् ॥ 5 ॥
ऋग्वेदोऽथ यजुर्वेदः सामवेदोऽप्यथर्वणः ।
अधीतस्तेन येनोक्तं हरिरित्यक्षरद्वयम् ॥ 6 ॥
अश्वमेधैर्महायज्ञैर्नरमेधैस्तथैव च ।
इष्टं स्यात्तेन येनोक्तं हरिरित्यक्षरद्वयम् ॥ 7 ॥
प्राणः प्रयाण पाथेयं संसारव्याधिनाशनम् ।
दुःखात्यन्त परित्राणं हरिरित्यक्षरद्वयम् ॥ 8 ॥
बद्धः परिकरस्तेन मोक्षाय गमनं प्रति ।
सकृदुच्चारितं येन हरिरित्यक्षरद्वयम् ॥ 9 ॥
हर्यष्टकमिदं पुण्यं प्रातरुत्थाय यः पठेत् ।
आयुष्यं बलमारोग्यं यशो वृद्धिः श्रियावहम् ॥ 10 ॥
प्रह्लादेन कृतं स्तोत्रं दुःखसागरशोषणम् ।
यः पठेत्स नरो याति तद्विष्णोः परमं पदम् ॥ 11 ॥
इति प्रह्लादकृत श्री हर्यष्टकम् ।
About This Stotram
Sri Hari Ashtakam (Prahlada Krutam)
Sanskrit Title: श्री हर्यष्टकम् (प्रह्लाद कृतम्)
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Hari Ashtakam (Prahlada Krutam) is a powerful devotional hymn that extols the glories of Lord Hari, a name for Lord Vishnu. Its significance lies in its ability to purify the devotee, both internally and externally. The verses emphasize that the mere remembrance of Hari, even unintentionally or by those with impure minds, can absolve sins, akin to how fire burns even when touched accidentally. It highlights the supreme power of chanting the name of Hari, equating it to visiting all sacred places of pilgrimage. The stotram serves as a potent reminder of the efficacy of devotion and the name of God in overcoming worldly afflictions and achieving spiritual liberation.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Hari |
| Author | Prahlada |
| Type | Ashtakam |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 11 |
| Origin | The origin of this stotram is attributed to Prahlada, a devout devotee of Lord Vishnu, as indicated by the title 'Prahlada Krutam'. While the exact scripture from which it is extracted is not explicitly mentioned in the provided information, it is a well-known devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hari (Vishnu). It is often found in collections of stotrams and devotional literature. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removes sins
- Purifies the mind
- Grants spiritual merit equivalent to holy pilgrimages
- Leads to liberation (Moksha)
- Bestows divine grace
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, during Ekadashi, any auspicious day, or whenever one feels the need for purification and devotion.
Historical Context
This stotram is attributed to Prahlada, the son of the demon king Hiranyakashipu, who was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. Prahlada's unwavering devotion in the face of extreme adversity is a central theme in Hindu scriptures, particularly the Srimad Bhagavatam. While the exact period of Prahlada's life and composition of this stotram is ancient and rooted in Puranic lore, it has been preserved and recited through generations as a testament to his devotion and the power of the divine name. The stotram reflects the Bhakti tradition prevalent in Hinduism, emphasizing devotion as a primary path to spiritual realization.
Alternate Names
- Sri Hari Ashtakam
- Prahlada Kruta Sri Hari Ashtakam
Related Stotrams
- Vishnu Sahasranama
- Narayana Ashtakam
- Madhurashtakam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01