Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)
Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)
श्री हरि स्तोत्रम् (जगज्जालपालम्)
जगज्जालपालं कनत्कण्ठमालं
शरच्चन्द्रफालं महादैत्यकालम् ।
नभोनीलकायं दुरावारमायं
सुपद्मासहायं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 1 ॥
सदाम्भोधिवासं गलत्पुष्पहासं
जगत्सन्निवासं शतादित्यभासम् ।
गदाचक्रशस्त्रं लसत्पीतवस्त्रं
हसच्चारुवक्त्रं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 2 ॥
रमाकण्ठहारं श्रुतिव्रातसारं
जलान्तर्विहारं धराभारहारम् ।
चिदानन्दरूपं मनोज्ञस्वरूपं
धृतानेकरूपं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 3 ॥
जराजन्महीनं परानन्दपीनं
समाधानलीनं सदैवानवीनम् ।
जगज्जन्महेतुं सुरानीककेतुं
त्रिलोकैकसेतुं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 4 ॥
कृताम्नायगानं खगाधीशयानं
विमुक्तेर्निदानं हरारातिमानम् ।
स्वभक्तानुकूलं जगद्वृक्षमूलं
निरस्तार्तशूलं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 5 ॥
समस्तामरेशं द्विरेफाभकेशं
जगद्बिम्बलेशं हृदाकाशवेशम् ।
सदा दिव्यदेहं विमुक्ताखिलेहं
सुवैकुण्ठगेहं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 6 ॥
सुरालीबलिष्ठं त्रिलोकीवरिष्ठं
गुरूणां गरिष्ठं स्वरूपैकनिष्ठम् ।
सदा युद्धधीरं महावीरवीरं
भवाम्भोधितीरं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 7 ॥
रमावामभागं तलालग्ननागं
कृताधीनयागं गतारागरागम् ।
मुनीन्द्रैस्सुगीतं सुरैस्सम्परीतं
गुणौघैरतीतं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 8 ॥
फलश्रुति ।
इदं यस्तु नित्यं समाधाय चित्तं
पठेदष्टकं कण्ठहारं मुरारेः ।
स विष्णोर्विशोकं ध्रुवं याति लोकं
जराजन्मशोकं पुनर्विन्दते नो ॥ 9 ॥
इति श्री परमहंसस्वामि ब्रह्मानन्दविरचितं श्रीहरिस्तोत्रम् ॥
About This Stotram
Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)
Sanskrit Title: श्री हरि स्तोत्रम् (जगज्जालपालम्)
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This stotram is significant for its fervent praise of Lord Hari, who is depicted as the sustainer of the universe ('Jagajjalapalam'). The verses employ rich imagery, describing the Lord's divine form and attributes, such as His moon-like face, His dwelling in the ocean, His radiant effulgence, and His divine weapons. Reciting this stotram is believed to invoke the blessings of Lord Vishnu, offering protection, guidance, and spiritual solace to the devotee. It serves as a powerful tool for cultivating devotion and fostering a connection with the divine.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Lord Vishnu |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 9 |
| Origin | The origin of the Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) is not definitively traced to a specific, widely recognized scripture or Purana. While it is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Hari), its precise textual lineage and date of composition are not clearly established in major Hindu scriptural canons. It appears to be a popular devotional hymn that has circulated within the tradition, possibly originating from a regional or less widely published collection of stotras. The provided description mentions it as part of a collection of spiritual and devotional literature, suggesting it is a standalone hymn rather than an excerpt from a larger work. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of divine grace
- Protection from worldly troubles
- Spiritual upliftment
- Peace of mind
- Fulfillment of desires
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, Ekadashi, Vaishnava festivals
Historical Context
The Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) is a devotional hymn likely composed during a period when devotional literature in Sanskrit flourished. While the author and exact date are unknown, the style and content are consistent with traditional stotra compositions dedicated to Vishnu. Such hymns were often composed by learned devotees and scholars to express their love and surrender to the deity, and they played a crucial role in disseminating devotional practices and philosophy among the populace. Its inclusion in collections of spiritual literature indicates its enduring popularity and spiritual value.
Alternate Names
- Jagajjalapalam Sri Hari Stotram
Related Stotrams
- Vishnu Sahasranama
- Narayana Stotram
- Madhurashtakam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01