Sri Narasimha Ashtakam
ಶ್ರೀ ನರಸಿಂಹ ಅಷ್ಟಕಮ್
Sri Narasimha Ashtakam
ಶ್ರೀ ನರಸಿಂಹ ಅಷ್ಟಕಮ್
ಶ್ರೀಮದಕಲಙ್ಕ ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣ ಶಶಿಕೋಟಿ-
ಶ್ರೀಧರ ಮನೋಹರ ಸಟಾಪಟಲ ಕಾನ್ತ।
ಪಾಲಯ ಕೃಪಾಲಯ ಭವಾಮ್ಬುಧಿ-ನಿಮಗ್ನಂ
ದೈತ್ಯವರಕಾಲ ನರಸಿಂಹ ನರಸಿಂಹ ॥ 1 ॥
ಪಾದಕಮಲಾವನತ ಪಾತಕಿ-ಜನಾನಾಂ
ಪಾತಕದವಾನಲ ಪತತ್ರಿವರ-ಕೇತೋ।
ಭಾವನ ಪರಾಯಣ ಭವಾರ್ತಿಹರಯಾ ಮಾಂ
ಪಾಹಿ ಕೃಪಯೈವ ನರಸಿಂಹ ನರಸಿಂಹ ॥ 2 ॥
ತುಙ್ಗನಖ-ಪಙ್ಕ್ತಿ-ದಲಿತಾಸುರ-ವರಾಸೃಕ್
ಪಙ್ಕ-ನವಕುಙ್ಕುಮ-ವಿಪಙ್ಕಿಲ-ಮಹೋರಃ ।
ಪಣ್ಡಿತನಿಧಾನ-ಕಮಲಾಲಯ ನಮಸ್ತೇ
ಪಙ್ಕಜನಿಷಣ್ಣ ನರಸಿಂಹ ನರಸಿಂಹ ॥ 3 ॥
ಮೌಲಿಷು ವಿಭೂಷಣಮಿವಾಮರ ವರಾಣಾಂ
ಯೋಗಿಹೃದಯೇಷು ಚ ಶಿರಸ್ಸುನಿಗಮಾನಾಮ್ ।
ರಾಜದರವಿನ್ದ-ರುಚಿರಂ ಪದಯುಗಂ ತೇ
ದೇಹಿ ಮಮ ಮೂರ್ಧ್ನಿ ನರಸಿಂಹ ನರಸಿಂಹ ॥ 4 ॥
ವಾರಿಜವಿಲೋಚನ ಮದನ್ತಿಮ-ದಶಾಯಾಂ
ಕ್ಲೇಶ-ವಿವಶೀಕೃತ-ಸಮಸ್ತ-ಕರಣಾಯಾಮ್ ।
ಏಹಿ ರಮಯಾ ಸಹ ಶರಣ್ಯ ವಿಹಗಾನಾಂ
ನಾಥಮಧಿರುಹ್ಯ ನರಸಿಂಹ ನರಸಿಂಹ ॥ 5 ॥
ಹಾಟಕ-ಕಿರೀಟ-ವರಹಾರ-ವನಮಾಲಾ
ಧಾರರಶನಾ-ಮಕರಕುಣ್ಡಲ-ಮಣೀನ್ದ್ರೈಃ ।
ಭೂಷಿತಮಶೇಷ-ನಿಲಯಂ ತವ ವಪುರ್ಮೇ
ಚೇತಸಿ ಚಕಾಸ್ತು ನರಸಿಂಹ ನರಸಿಂಹ ॥ 6 ॥
ಇನ್ದು ರವಿ ಪಾವಕ ವಿಲೋಚನ ರಮಾಯಾಃ
ಮನ್ದಿರ ಮಹಾಭುಜ-ಲಸದ್ವರ-ರಥಾಙ್ಗ।
ಸುನ್ದರ ಚಿರಾಯ ರಮತಾಂ ತ್ವಯಿ ಮನೋ ಮೇ
ನನ್ದಿತ ಸುರೇಶ ನರಸಿಂಹ ನರಸಿಂಹ ॥ 7 ॥
ಮಾಧವ ಮುಕುನ್ದ ಮಧುಸೂದನ ಮುರಾರೇ
ವಾಮನ ನೃಸಿಂಹ ಶರಣಂ ಭವ ನತಾನಾಮ್ ।
ಕಾಮದ ಘೃಣಿನ್ ನಿಖಿಲಕಾರಣ ನಯೇಯಂ
ಕಾಲಮಮರೇಶ ನರಸಿಂಹ ನರಸಿಂಹ ॥ 8 ॥
ಅಷ್ಟಕಮಿದಂ ಸಕಲ-ಪಾತಕ-ಭಯಘ್ನಂ
ಕಾಮದಂ ಅಶೇಷ-ದುರಿತಾಮಯ-ರಿಪುಘ್ನಮ್ ।
ಯಃ ಪಠತಿ ಸನ್ತತಮಶೇಷ-ನಿಲಯಂ ತೇ
ಗಚ್ಛತಿ ಪದಂ ಸ ನರಸಿಂಹ ನರಸಿಂಹ ॥ 9 ॥
About This Stotram
Sri Narasimha Ashtakam
Sanskrit Title: श्री नरसिंह अष्टकम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Narasimha Ashtakam is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Narasimha, the half-man, half-lion avatar of Lord Vishnu. This avatar is renowned for his fierce form, assumed to protect his devotee Prahlada from the tyrannical demon-king Hiranyakashipu. Reciting this Ashtakam is believed to invoke the protective and destructive energies of Lord Narasimha, thereby safeguarding the devotee from all forms of negativity, both internal and external. It is a plea for divine intervention and grace, seeking the Lord's fierce protection against the 'demons' of worldly suffering, ignorance, and sin. The repetition of 'Narasimha Narasimha' in the verses emphasizes the invocation and the all-pervading presence of the deity. The verses highlight key attributes of Lord Narasimha, such as his radiant countenance, his role as the destroyer of sins, and his power to alleviate the suffering of the cycle of birth and death.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Narasimha |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Ashtakam |
| Category | Ashtakam |
| Number of Verses | 9 |
| Origin | The origin of this specific Sri Narasimha Ashtakam is not explicitly stated in the provided text. Ashtakams are typically devotional hymns composed in Sanskrit, often attributed to learned scholars or devotees. Without further textual evidence or scholarly consensus, its precise scriptural origin or the specific text it is derived from remains unknown. It is likely a standalone devotional composition rather than an excerpt from a larger Purana or Upanishad. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Protection from enemies and evil forces
- Removal of sins and karmic debts
- Granting of courage and strength
- Overcoming obstacles and difficulties
- Attainment of spiritual liberation (Moksha)
Best Time to Recite
Mornings and evenings are generally considered auspicious times for reciting devotional hymns. It can also be recited during times of distress, fear, or when facing significant challenges. Specific festivals dedicated to Lord Narasimha, such as Narasimha Jayanti, are also ideal occasions.
Historical Context
The exact historical period and author of this specific Sri Narasimha Ashtakam are unknown. Ashtakams, as a form of devotional poetry, have a long tradition in Sanskrit literature, with many attributed to prominent saints and scholars like Adi Shankaracharya. However, this particular composition does not bear a known authorial attribution. The tradition of worshipping Lord Narasimha dates back to ancient times, as evidenced in the Puranas, particularly the Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana. The composition likely emerged from the devotional fervor of a follower of Vaishnavism, seeking the potent protection of the Narasimha avatar.
Related Stotrams
- Sri Narasimha Stotram
- Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalambha Stotram
- Sri Narasimha Kavacham
Last Updated: 2025-12-01