Sri Ahobala Narasimha Stotram
shree ahobala nri'sim'ha stotram'
lakshmeekat'aakshasaraseeruharaajaham'sam'
paksheendrashailabhavanam' bhavanaashameesham |
goksheerasaara ghanasaarapat'eeravarnam'
vande kri'paanidhimahobalanaarasim'ham || 1 ||
aadyantashoonyamajamavyayamaprameyam'
aadityachandrashikhilochanamaadidevam |
abjaamukhaabjamadalolupamattabhri'ngam'
vande kri'paanidhimahobalanaarasim'ham || 2 ||
kot'eerakot'ighat'itojjvalakaantikaantam'
keyoorahaaramanikund'alamand'itaangam |
chood'aagraranjitasudhaakarapoornabimbam'
vande kri'paanidhimahobalanaarasim'ham || 3 ||
varaahavaamananri'sim'hasubhaagyameesham'
kreed'aavilolahri'dayam' vibudhendravandyam |
ham'saatmakam' paramaham'samanovihaaram'
vande kri'paanidhimahobalanaarasim'ham || 4 ||
mandaakineejananahetupadaaravindam'
bri'ndaarakaalayavinodanamujjvalaangam |
mandaarapushpatulaseerachitaanghripadmam'
vande kri'paanidhimahobalanaarasim'ham || 5 ||
taarunyakri'shnatulaseedal'adhaamaramyam'
dhaatreeramaabhiramanam' mahaneeyaroopam |
mantraadhiraajamathadaanavamaanabhri'ngam'
vande kri'paanidhimahobalanaarasim'ham || 6 ||
iti shree ahobala nri'sim'ha stotram ||
Meaning
1️⃣ Lotus-Hamsa of Lakshmi’s Lake:
Salutations to Lord Ahobala Nrisimha — the divine swan gliding in the lake of Lakshmi’s glance, residing upon Garuda Mountain, destroyer of worldly suffering, radiant like pure milk.
2️⃣ Timeless Supreme Being:
The unborn, imperishable, boundless One; whose eyes shine like the Sun, Moon, and Fire; who delights like a bee at the lotus-face of Lakshmi — to that compassionate Lord I bow.
3️⃣ Radiant Lord of Beauty:
Resplendent like millions of suns, adorned with jewels, garlands, and earrings; His crown glows like the full moon — I bow to the merciful Ahobila Nrisimha.
4️⃣ Lord of Divine Incarnations:
The Master who took forms as Varaha, Vamana, and Nrisimha; playful in the hearts of devotees, adored by the gods — I worship that Supreme Swan of consciousness.
5️⃣ Source of the Sacred Ganga:
Whose lotus feet gave rise to the Ganga; whose limbs are decorated with holy flowers and tulasi — to that radiant Lord, I bow.
6️⃣ The Youthful Lord of Mantras:
Dark as fresh tulasi leaves, charming to Lakshmi, majestic in form, Lord of all sacred mantras, destroyer of demonic pride — to Him I offer my devotion.
Summary:
The Sri Ahobala Nrisimha Stotram is a lyrical tribute to Lord Nrisimha of Ahobilam — the “Treasure of Compassion.” It celebrates His timeless power, divine beauty, and grace upon devotees. Each verse glorifies His cosmic form, connecting the fierce protector with the tender, loving Lord embraced by Lakshmi. Chanting this stotra brings peace, protection, spiritual radiance, and the removal of obstacles in life.
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