Sri Hari Stotram (Prahlada Krutam)

This Hari Stotram, composed by Prahlada in the Mokshopaya of Sri Vasishtha Ramayana, is a profound hymn praising Hari as the supreme, all-pervading consciousness and the refuge of the entire universe. Prahlada salutes the Lord as the treasure of the three worlds, the supreme radiance that destroys all impurities, and the compassionate shelter for the helpless. He prostrates before the unborn, eternal, changeless Lord who sustains all existence.

The verses paint vivid imagery of Lord Hari’s divine beauty: His complexion like the blue petal of a lotus, His radiance like clear autumnal sky, His dark brilliance resembling the hue of bees and collyrium. Bearing the discus and mace, He shines as the protector of all beings. His conch glows like a white lotus bud, while His presence inspires the gods and sages like a gentle buzzing of divine bees.

Hari’s limbs glow like moonlight, His smile resembles a cluster of stars, and His heart radiates rays like a jewel spreading streams of light. Prahlada sees in Him the eternal creator engaged effortlessly in creation and dissolution, yet resting peacefully like an infant sleeping on a leaf—symbolizing His boundless power expressed in absolute simplicity.

The hymn describes Hari’s lotus-like golden radiance, His enchanting form adorned with divine beauty, and His gentle glow compared to early dawn. The imagery culminates in recognizing Him as the eternal sun of the three worlds, the supreme light dispelling ignorance and delusion, the pure consciousness that removes all suffering.

Prahlada ultimately declares Hari as the highest truth—beyond illusion, the destroyer of darkness, the essence of consciousness, and the one who grants liberation. This is a hymn of surrender, wisdom, and deep devotion, guiding seekers toward inner freedom.

Benefits:

• Removes ignorance and inner darkness
• Grants peace, clarity, and spiritual awakening
• Strengthens devotion, surrender, and divine protection
• Helps overcome suffering, fear, and obstacles
• Deepens meditation and understanding of consciousness