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Sri Harihara Putra Ashtottara Shata Nama Stotram

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asya śrīhariharaputrāṣṭottaraśatanāmastotrasya brahmā ṛṣiḥ | anuṣṭup chaṃdaḥ |
śrīhariharaputro devatā | hrīṃ bījaṃ |śrīṃ śaktiḥ | klīṃ kīlakaṃ |
śrīhariharaputraprītyarthe jape viniyogaḥ ||

hrīṃ ityādibhiḥ ṣaḍaṃganyāsaḥ ||

dhyānaṃ ||

triguṇitamaṇipadmaṃ vajramāṇikyadaṃḍaṃ
   sitasumaśarapāśamikṣukodaṃḍakāṃḍaṃ |
??ghṛtamadhupātraṃ bibhrataṃ hastapadmaiḥ
   hariharasutamīḍe cakramaṃtrātmamūrtiṃ ||

oṃ | mahāśāstā viśvaśāstā lokaśāstā tathaiva ca |
dharmaśāstā vedaśāstā kālaśastā gajādhipaḥ ||1||

gajārūḍho gaṇādhyakṣo vyāghrārūḍho mahadyutiḥ |
goptāgīrvāṇasaṃsevyo gatātaṃko gaṇāgraṇīḥ ||2||

ṛgvedarūpo nakṣatraṃ caṃdrarūpo balāhakaḥ |
dūrvāśyāmo mahārūpaḥ krūradṛṣṭiranāmayaḥ ||3||

trinetra utpalakaraḥ kālahaṃtā narādhipaḥ |
khaṃḍeṃdumaul̤itanayaḥ kalhārakusumapriyaḥ ||4||

madano mādhavasuto maṃdārakusumarcitaḥ |
mahābalo mahotsāho mahāpāpavināśanaḥ ||5||

mahāśūro mahādhīro mahāsarpavibhūṣaṇaḥ |
asihastaḥ śaradharo hālāhaladharātmajaḥ ||6||

arjuneśo'gninayanaścānaṃgamadanāturaḥ |
duṣṭagrahādhipaḥ śrīdaḥ śiṣṭarakṣaṇadīkṣitaḥ ||7||

kastūrītilako rājaśekharo rājasattamaḥ |
rājarājārcito viṣṇuputro vanajanādhipaḥ ||8||

varcaskarovararucirvarado  vāyuvāhanaḥ |
vajrakāyaḥ khaḍgapāṇirvajrahasto baloddhataḥ ||9||

trilokajñaścātibalaḥ puṣkalo vṛttapāvanaḥ |
pūrṇādhavaḥ puṣkaleśaḥ pāśahasto bhayāpahaḥ ||10||

phaṭkārarūpaḥ pāpaghnaḥ pāṣaṃḍarudhirāśanaḥ |
paṃcapāṃḍavasaṃtrātā parapaṃcākṣarāśritaḥ ||11||

paṃcavaktrasutaḥ pūjyaḥ paṃḍitaḥ parameśvaraḥ |
bhavatāpapraśamano bhaktābhīṣṭapradāyakaḥ ||12||

kaviḥ kavīnāmadhipaḥ kṛpāl̤uḥ kleśanāśanaḥ |
samo'rūpaśca senānirbhaktasaṃpatpradāyakaḥ ||13||

vyāghracarmadharaḥ śūlī kapālī veṇuvādanaḥ |
kaṃbukaṃṭhaḥ kalaravaḥ kirīṭādivibhūṣaṇaḥ ||14||

dhūrjaṭirvīranilayo vīro vīreṃduvaṃditaḥ |
viśvarūpo vṛṣapatirvividhārthaphalapradaḥ ||15||

dīrghanāso mahābāhuścaturbāhurjaṭādharaḥ |
sanakādimuniśreṣṭhastutyo hariharātmajaḥ ||16||

iti śrī hariharaputrāṣṭottaraśatanāmastotraṃ saṃpūrṇaṃ ||

Meaning

1.    The great preceptor of the universe, the upholder of dharma, knower of time, and master of elephants — Lord Hariharaputra governs all.
    2.    Mounted on the elephant, leader of hosts, tiger-rider, and protector of devotees, the foremost among celestial beings.
    3.    Embodiment of Rigveda, radiant as the moon and stars, serene and ever-pure, giver of divine knowledge.
    4.    Three-eyed, holding the lotus, destroyer of time, son of Shiva adorned with jasmine and lilies.
    5.    The embodiment of love, son of Madhava, worshipped with mandara flowers, destroyer of sin, strong and valorous.
    6.    The mighty warrior, calm and fearless, adorned with serpents, sword and arrows in hand — son of the poison-bearer Shiva.
    7.    Lord of Arjuna, fire-eyed, destroyer of evil planets, protector of the righteous, giver of prosperity.
    8.    Wearing musk tilaka, crowned and royal, worshipped by kings, son of Vishnu, lord of beings.
    9.    Radiant, boon-giver, wind-rider, diamond-bodied, holder of sword and thunderbolt, embodiment of strength.
    10.    Knower of three worlds, full of power, lord of Purnapura, holder of the noose, remover of fear.
    11.    The sound “Phat” personified, destroyer of sin and heresy, protector of the Pandavas, embodiment of the sacred Panchakshara.
    12.    Son of the five-faced Lord, supreme God, remover of worldly suffering, fulfiller of devotees’ wishes.
    13.    Poet of poets, compassionate, destroyer of afflictions, bestower of wealth and success to devotees.
    14.    Wearing tiger-skin, holding trident, skull-bearer, flute-player, adorned with ornaments and crown.
    15.    Resplendent as Dhurjati’s son, revered by the valiant, lord of bulls, bestower of all material and spiritual goals.
    16.    Long-nosed, broad-shouldered, four-armed, ascetic, praised by sages like Sanaka — the divine son of Hari and Hara.

Summary:
The Sri Harihara Putra Ashtottara Shata Nama Stotram praises Lord Ayyappa, the divine son of Lord Vishnu (Hari) and Lord Shiva (Hara), through 108 sacred names. Each name reveals an aspect of His divine energy — as protector, destroyer of sins, upholder of dharma, embodiment of strength, compassion, and wisdom. Chanting these names with faith invokes His grace, removing fear, sorrow, and negativity, while blessing devotees with peace, prosperity, and spiritual elevation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Harihara Putra Ashtottara Shata Nama Stotram?
This is a sacred hymn comprising 108 divine names of Lord Ayyappa, also known as Harihara Putra. These names glorify the various divine qualities, pastimes, and powers of the Lord.
When and how should this stotram be recited?
This stotram can be recited daily in the morning or evening after bathing, with a pure mind. It is especially auspicious to recite it on Saturdays, during the Mandala Kalam, or before visiting Ayyappa Swamy temples.
What are the main benefits of reciting Sri Harihara Putra Ashtottara Shata Nama Stotram?
Reciting this stotram helps in the removal of sins, dispels fear from enemies, fulfills desires, grants good health and wealth, and leads to spiritual upliftment.
Who can recite this stotram?
Devotees of Lord Ayyappa Swamy, especially those seeking dharma, protection, peace, and prosperity, can recite this stotram. There are no restrictions based on gender or age; anyone can recite it.
How many times should this stotram be recited?
Generally, reciting it once daily is considered beneficial. On special occasions or with a specific resolve, it can be recited 11, 21, 51, or 108 times.
What is the origin or source of this stotram?
The origin of this stotram is found in the Puranas and Hindu religious scriptures. Brahma Rishi is credited as the Rishi for this stotram, which extols the glory of Lord Ayyappa.

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