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Sri Vamana Stotram (From Vamana Purana)

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shree vaamana stotram' (vaamanapuraane)

lomaharshana uvaacha |
devadevo jagadyonirayonirjagadaadijah' |
anaadiraadirvishvasya varenyo varado harih' || 1 ||

paraavaraanaam' paramah' paraaparasataam' gatih' |
prabhuh' pramaanam' maanaanaam' saptalokagurorguruh' |
sthitim' kartum' jagannaatham' so'chintyo garbhataam' gatah' || 2 ||

prabhuh' prabhoonaam' paramah' paraanaa-
-manaadimadhyo bhagavaananantah' |
trailokyamam'shena sanaathamekah'
kartum' mahaatmaa'ditijo'vateernah' || 3 ||

na yasya rudraa na cha padmayoni-
-rnendro na sooryendumareechimishraah' |
jaananti daityaadhipa yatsvaroopam'
sa vaasudevah' kalayaavateernah' || 4 ||

yamaksharam' vedavido vadanti
vishanti yam' jnyaanavidhootapaapaah' |
yasmin pravisht'aa na punarbhavanti
tam' vaasudevam' pranamaami devam || 5 ||

bhootaanyasheshaani yato bhavanti
yathormayastoyanidherajasram |
layam' cha yasmin pralaye prayaanti
tam' vaasudevam' pranato'smyachintyam || 6 ||

na yasya roopam' na balam' prabhaavo
na cha prataapah' paramasya pum'sah' |
vijnyaayate sarvapitaamahaadyai-
-stam' vaasudevam' pranamaami nityam || 7 ||

roopasya chakshurgrahane tvageshaa
sparshagrahitree rasanaa rasasya |
ghraanam' cha gandhagrahane niyuktam'
na ghraanachakshuh' shravanaadi tasya || 8 ||

svayamprakaashah' paramaarthato yah'
sarveshvaro veditavyah' sa yuktyaa |
shakyam' tameed'yamanagham' cha devam'
graahyam' nato'ham' harimeeshitaaram || 9 ||

yenaikadam'sht'rena samuddhri'teyam'
dharaa chalaa dhaarayateeha sarvam |
shete grasitvaa sakalam' jagadya-
-stameed'yameesham' pranato'smi vishnum || 10 ||

am'shaavateernena cha yena garbhe
hri'taani tejaam'si mahaasuraanaam |
namaami tam' devamanantameesha-
-masheshasam'saarataroh' kut'haaram || 11 ||

devo jagadyonirayam' mahaatmaa
sa shod'ashaam'shena mahaa'surendraah' |
surendramaaturjat'haram' pravisht'o
hri'taani vastena balam' vapoom'shi || 12 ||

iti shreevaamanapuraane navavim'shatitamo'dhyaaye shree vaamana stotram |

Meaning

1.    Sage Lomaharshana said: “O Lord of Lords, origin of the universe, unborn yet the source of all! You are eternal, the giver of boons, the supreme Hari.”
    2.    “You are the Lord of all lords, the teacher of teachers, and the master of creation, preservation, and dissolution. To sustain the universe, You entered Aditi’s womb — inconceivable indeed.”
    3.    “You are the beginningless and endless Supreme Being who descended as the son of Aditi to protect the three worlds.”
    4.    “Neither Rudra, Brahma, Indra, the Sun, nor the Moon can fathom Your form — O Vasudeva, who incarnated as Vamana, I bow to You.”
    5.    “The knowers of the Vedas call You the imperishable Brahman; those purified by knowledge enter You and are freed forever from rebirth. To that Vasudeva, I bow.”
    6.    “From You all beings arise and into You they dissolve, just as waves merge back into the ocean. O inconceivable Vishnu, I bow to You.”
    7.    “Your form, strength, and glory are beyond comprehension even to Brahma and the greatest gods. I worship You eternally.”
    8.    “The eyes, tongue, skin, and other senses cannot perceive You, for You are beyond them — the self-effulgent Supreme.”
    9.    “You are the highest truth, the Lord of all, attainable through wisdom and devotion. I bow to You, the spotless and eternal Hari.”
    10.    “You who lifted the Earth upon a single tusk, who devours and sustains the worlds — I bow to You, the Supreme Vishnu.”
    11.    “O infinite Lord, who destroys the power of mighty demons and cuts the bondage of worldly existence — I bow to You.”
    12.    “Entering the womb of Aditi, You absorbed the strength of the great demons and restored the power of the gods — O great soul Vamana, I bow to You.”

Summary:
The Sri Vamana Stotram from the Vamana Purana is a profound hymn praising Lord Vishnu’s Vamana incarnation — the divine form that restores cosmic balance. It describes Him as the eternal Vasudeva, the boundless consciousness beyond time and form, who incarnates to protect dharma and humble the proud. Reciting this stotra bestows knowledge, liberation, and divine grace. It reminds devotees that every incarnation of Vishnu is a compassionate response to preserve truth and righteousness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sri Vamana Stotram?
Sri Vamana Stotram is a sacred hymn from the Vamana Purana, extolling the glories of Lord Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It describes the Lord's power of creation, sustenance, and dissolution, and His infinite divine attributes.
When and how should one recite Sri Vamana Stotram?
This stotram can be recited daily in the morning after bathing, with a pure mind, meditating on Lord Vamana. Reciting it on auspicious days like Ekadashi or Vamana Jayanti is considered particularly fruitful.
What are the main benefits of reciting Sri Vamana Stotram?
Reciting this stotram destroys sins, grants liberation from the cycle of rebirth, brings mental peace, and enhances spiritual knowledge. It also fulfills the desires of devotees.
Who can recite this stotram?
Any person with faith and devotion towards Lord Vishnu or Vamana Deva can recite this stotram, regardless of gender, age, or caste.
How many times should one recite this stotram?
Generally, reciting it 11, 21, 51, or 108 times a day is considered auspicious. You can determine the number of recitations based on your time and devotion.
What is the origin of Sri Vamana Stotram?
Sri Vamana Stotram is derived from the Vamana Purana, one of the eighteen Mahapuranas of Hinduism. It was composed by Sage Lomaharshana.

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