Sridevanam Stutyashtakam

1.    Salutations to the Supreme Lord, Narayana, the all-knowing Bhagavan.
    2.    O Savior who helps beings cross the terrifying ocean of worldly existence, O Lord of all beings, I bow to You.
    3.    You are the embodiment of wisdom, purity, and merit, the sacred Om itself. Salutations to You.
    4.    You are represented by the sacred syllables bha, ra, ya, ga — I bow to You.
    5.    You are the essence of bha, ta, ra, na, ma — I bow to You.
    6.    O son of Shiva, protector of all, remover of sorrows, Lord of the universe, grant Your grace.
    7.    O Creator of the cosmos, protector and destroyer of the worlds, victory always belongs to You.
    8.    You are the one life force of all beings. O Dharmashasta, remover of the sorrows of birth, eternal victory to You.

Summary:
This hymn praises Narayana, the Supreme Being, as the savior who helps devotees cross the ocean of worldly existence. He is described as the embodiment of wisdom, purity, merit, and the sacred Om. The hymn highlights His presence as the essence of divine syllables. He is also revered as the son of Shiva, who protects all and removes distress. As the creator, preserver, and destroyer of the universe, He is hailed as the sole life force of all beings. Worshiping Him as Dharmashasta, the remover of life’s sufferings, brings protection, peace, and liberation.