Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram

Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalambam is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Narasimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram Lyrics in English with Meaning

Shriimat-Payo-Nidhi-Niketana Cakra-Paanne
Bhogiindra-Bhoga-Manni-Ran.jita-Punnya-Muurte |
Yogiisha Shaashvata Sharannya Bhava-Abdhi-Pota
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||1||

Meaning:

1.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) Who resides on the Ocean of Milk, which is filled with Sri (Beauty and Auspiciousness), holding a Chakra (Discus) on His Hand, …
1.2: … with His Divine Face Shining with the Divine Light emanating from the Gems on the Hoods of Serpent Adi Sesha,
1.3: Who is the Lord of Yoga, and Eternal, and giver of Refuge to the Devotees like a Boat over the Ocean of Samsara (Worldly Existence),
1.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Brahmendra-Rudra-Marud-Arka-Kiriitta-Kotti_
Sangghattttita-Angghri-Kamala-Amala-Kaanti-Kaanta |
Lakssmii-Lasat-Kuca-Saro-Ruha-Raajahamsa
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||2||

Meaning:

2.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) Millions of Diadems (i.e. Decorated Heads) of Brahma, Rudra, Maruts (Wind-Gods) and Arka (Sun-God) …
2.2: … assembles at Whose Stainless, Pure Feet, desiring to obtain Its Splendour,
2.3: Who is a Royal Swan floating on the Lake within the Heart of Devi Lakshmi, …
2.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Samsaara-Ghora-Gahane Carato Muraare
Maaro[a-U]gra-Bhiikara-Mrga-Pravara-Arditasya |
Aartasya Matsara-Nidaagha-Nipiidditasya
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||3||

Meaning:

3.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) In this Dense Forest of Samsara (Worldly Existence), I wander, O Murari (the enemy of demon Mura),
3.2: Many Formidable and Ferocious Animals (in this forest of Samsara), torments me with various Desires and rouses deep Fear in me,
3.3: I am deeply Afflicted and Hurt in this Selfishness and Heat (of the Samsara),
3.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Samsaara-Kuupam-Ati-Ghoram-Agaadha-Muulam
Sampraapya Duhkha-Shata-Sarpa-Samaakulasya |
Diinasya Deva Krpanna-[A]apadam-Aagatasya
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||4||

Meaning:

4.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) In this Well of Samsara (Worldly Existence), which is exceedingly Terrible; to its Unfathomable Depth ….
4.2: … I have reached; where it is filled with hundreds of Snakes of Sorrows,
4.3: To this Miserable soul, O Deva, who is wretched and afflicted with various Calamities, …
4.4: … O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Samsaara-Saagara-Vishaala-Karaala-Kaala_
Nakra-Graha-Grasana-Nigraha-Vigrahasya |
Vyagrasya Raaga-Rasano[a-U]rmi-Nipiidditasya
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||5||

Meaning:

5.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) In this Huge Ocean of Samsara (Worldly Existence), where Kala (Time) cleaves asunder everything …
5.2: … like a Crocodile; my life is restrained and being eaten away like Rahu restrains and devours the Planet (i.e. Moon), …
5.3: … and my senses being engrossed in the Waves of the Rasa (Juice) of Raga (Passion) is squeezing away my life, …
5.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Samsaara-Vrkssam-Agha-Biijam-Ananta-Karma_
Shaakhaa-Shatam Karanna-Patram-Anangga-Pusspam |
Aaruhya Duhkha-Phalitam Patato Dayaalo
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||6||

Meaning:

6.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) In this Tree of Samsara (Worldly Existence) – Evil is whose Seed, Endless Activities …
6.2: … are whose hundreds of Branches, Sense Organ is whose Leaf, Ananga (Kamadeva) is whose Flower;
6.3: I have mounted that Tree (of Samsara) and having reaped its Fruits of Sorrows, is now falling down; O Compassionate One, …
6.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Samsaara-Sarpa-Ghana-Vaktra-Bhayo[a-U]gra-Tiivra_
Damssttraa-Karaala-Vissa-Dagdha-Vinasstta-Muurteh |
Naagaari-Vaahana Sudhaa-[A]bdhi-Nivaasa Shaure
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||7||

Meaning:

7.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) This all-destroying Serpent of Samsara (Worldly Existence) with its Dreadful Face …
7.2: … and Sharp Fangs, has burnt and destroyed me with its Terrible Poison,
7.3: O the One riding the Enemy of Serpents (Garuda) (who can kill the serpents of Samsara), O the One Who Dwell in the Ocean of Nectar (which can heal out burnt beings), O Shauri (Vishnu), …
7.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Samsaara-Daava-Dahana-[A]atura-Bhiikaro-Ru_
Jvaalaa-Valiibhir-Ati-Dagdha-Tanuuruhasya |
Tvat-Paada-Padma-Sarasii-Sharannaagatasya
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||8||

Meaning:

8.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) The Burning Heat of this Samsara (Worldly Existence) which creates Fear in us and makes us Suffer, …
8.2: … It’s Blazing Flame is Burning every part of my Body,
8.3: Your Lotus Feet is a (Cooling) Lake giving Refuge (to the Burnt Souls),
8.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Samsaara-Jaala-Patitasya Jagan-Nivaasa
Sarve[a-I]ndriya-[A]arta-Vaddisha-[A]artha-Jhasso[a-U]pamasya |
Protkhannddita-Pracura-Taaluka-Mastakasya
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||9||

Meaning:

9.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) (Like the one who) Living in this World has fallen in the Samsara Jala (Net of Worldly attachment), …
9.2: … and whose all Indriyas (Sense Organs) have become afflicted like a Hooked Fish, …
9.3: … (The Fish) whose Palate and Head has been profusely Torn (by the many Fish Hooks on the Sense Organs) (Such is my condition, so), …
9.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Samsaara-Bhiikara-Kariindra-Kara-Abhighaata_
Nisspisstta-Marma-Vapussah Sakala-[A]arti-Naasha |
Praanna-Prayaanna-Bhava-Bhiiti-Samaakulasya
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||10||

Meaning:

10.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) This Samsara (Worldly Existence), like a Huge Dreadful Elephant, has struck me with its Trunk, …
10.2: … and (with its Feet) has Crushed my Vitals; O Lord, You Who are the most Beautiful and destroyer of all Pains, …
10.3: … To me who is filled with the Fear of Death in this World, …
10.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Andhasya Me Hrta-Viveka-Mahaa-Dhanasya
Coraih Prabho Balibhir-Indriyanaam-Adheyaih |
Moha-Andha-Kuupa-Kuhare Vinipaatitasya
Lakssmii-Nrsimha Mama Dehi Kara-Avalambam ||11||

Meaning:

11.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) My Blindness due to seizing away my Viveka (Power of discrimination between good and bad), the great Wealth, …
11.2: … by Theft, O Lord, by the Indriyas (Sense Organs) which prompted for constant Oblations, …
11.3: … has made my Life Fall inside the Dark Well of Delusion, …
11.4: O Lakshmi Nrisimha, Please give me Your Refuge by holding me with Your Divine Hands.

Lakssmii-Pate Kamala-Naabha Suresha Vissnno
Vaikunnttha Krssnna Madhusuudana Pusskara-Akssa |
Brahmannya Keshava Janaardana Vaasudeva
Devesha Dehi Krpannasya Kara-Avalambam ||12||

Meaning:

12.1: (Salutations to Sri Lakshmi Nrisimha) O Lakshmipati (Consort of Devi Lakshmi), O Kamalanabha (With Lotus on the Navel), O Suresha (Lord of the Suras), O Vishnu, …
12.2: … O Vaikuntha, O Krishna, O Madhusudana, O Pushkaraksha (Lotus-Eyed), …
12.3: … O Brahmanya, O Keshava, O Janardhana, O Vasudeva, …
12.4: … O Devesha (Lord of Devas); Please give Refuge to this Pitiable one by holding with Your Divine Hands.

Benefits of Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalambam

It is believed that reciting Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram with devotion can bring several benefits, such as:

1. Protection: Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalambam is believed to offer protection from all kinds of dangers, both physical and spiritual. It is said that reciting this hymn with devotion can create a shield of divine protection around the individual.
2. Relief from fear: The hymn is also believed to offer relief from fear, anxiety, and stress. It is said that reciting this hymn can calm the mind and bring peace.
3. Fulfillment of desires: Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalambam is believed to be a powerful tool for manifesting one’s desires. It is said that reciting this hymn with pure intention and devotion can help one achieve their goals.
4. Removal of obstacles: The hymn is also believed to remove obstacles and difficulties from the path of the individual. It is said that reciting this hymn can help one overcome challenges and achieve success in their endeavors.
5. Spiritual growth: Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalambam is considered a potent spiritual practice that can help one deepen their connection with the divine. It is said that reciting this hymn with devotion can lead to spiritual growth and enlightenment.