Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram
Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram – Introduction
The Sri Vishnu Shatpadi (śrīviṣṇuṣaṭpadī) is a revered Sanskrit stotra (hymn) dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector in Hinduism. Composed by the illustrious philosopher and saint, Sri Shankaracharya, this hymn comprises six verses (ṣaṭpadī) that encapsulate deep spiritual insights and expressions of devotion.
In this stotra, devotees invoke Lord Vishnu to dispel ignorance, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion. Each verse serves as a heartfelt plea for divine assistance in overcoming the trials and tribulations of worldly existence. The hymn highlights the unity between the devotee and the divine, emphasizing that the relationship with Lord Vishnu transcends superficial distinctions.
Recited with reverence, the Sri Vishnu Shatpadi is often chanted during spiritual practices and rituals, fostering a sense of peace and surrender. Through its melodic verses, the stotra invites practitioners to deepen their connection with the divine and to seek refuge in the compassionate nature of Lord Vishnu.
अविनयमपनय विष्णो दमय मनः शमय विषयमृगतृष्णाम् ।
भूतदयां विस्तारय तारय संसारसागरतः ॥ १॥
avinayamapanaya viṣṇo damaya manaḥ śamaya viṣayamṛgatṛṣṇām .
bhūtadayāṃ vistāraya tāraya saṃsārasāgarataḥ .. 1..
avinayamapanaya viṣṇo damaya manaḥ śamaya viṣayamṛgatṛṣṇām
O Vishnu, remove arrogance, subdue my mind, and calm the thirst for worldly desires.
avinayamapanaya (avinayamapanaya) – Remove arrogance
viṣṇo (viṣṇo) – O Vishnu
damaya (damaya) – Subdue
manaḥ (manaḥ) – My mind
śamaya (śamaya) – Calm
viṣayamṛgatṛṣṇām (viṣayamṛgatṛṣṇām) – The thirst for worldly desires
bhūtadayāṃ vistāraya tāraya saṃsārasāgarataḥ .. 1..
Expand compassion towards all beings, and guide me across the ocean of worldly existence.
bhūtadayāṃ (bhūtadayāṁ) – Compassion towards all beings
vistāraya (vistāraya) – Expand
tāraya (tāraya) – Guide
saṃsārasāgarataḥ (saṃsārasāgarataḥ) – Across the ocean of worldly existence
श्रीपतिपदारविन्दे भवभयखेदच्छिदे वन्दे ॥ २॥
śrīpatipadāravinde bhavabhayakhedacchide vande .. 2..
divyadhunīmakarande parimalaparibhogasaccidānande
In the divine nectar of bliss, with the fragrance of true existence, I bow to the lotus feet of the Lord, which cut through the sorrows of the world.
divyadhunīmakarande (divyadhunīmakarande) – In the divine nectar
parimalaparibhogasaccidānande (parimalaparibhogasaccidānande) – With the fragrance of true existence and bliss
śrīpatipadāravinde bhavabhayakhedacchide vande .. 2..
I bow to the lotus feet of the Lord, which dispel the sorrows of existence.
śrīpatipadāravinde (śrīpatipadāravinde) – Lotus feet of the Lord
bhavabhayakhedacchide (bhavabhayakhedacchide) – Which dispel the sorrows of existence
vande (vande) – I bow
सामुद्रो हि तरङ्गः क्वचन समुद्रो न तारङ्गः ॥ ३॥
sāmudro hi taraṅgaḥ kvacana samudro na tāraṅgaḥ .. 3..
satyapi bhedāpagame nātha tavāhaṃ na māmakīnastvam
O Lord, even in the dissolution of differences, I am yours, and you are mine;
satyapi (satyapi) – Even in truth
bhedāpagame (bhedāpagame) – In the dissolution of differences
nātha (nātha) – O Lord
tavāhaṃ (tavāhaṃ) – I am yours
na māmakīnastvam (na māmakīnastvam) – You are not mine
sāmudro hi taraṅgaḥ kvacana samudro na tāraṅgaḥ .. 3..
Like the ocean and its waves, one cannot exist without the other.
sāmudro (sāmudro) – The ocean
hi (hi) – Indeed
taraṅgaḥ (taraṅgaḥ) – Is the wave
kvacana (kvacana) – Wherever
samudro (samudro) – The ocean is
na tāraṅgaḥ (na tāraṅgaḥ) – There are no waves
दृष्टे भवति प्रभवति न भवति किं भवतिरस्कारः ॥ ४॥
dṛṣṭe bhavati prabhavati na bhavati kiṃ bhavatiraskāraḥ .. 4..
uddhṛtanaga nagabhidanuja danujakulāmitra mitraśaśidṛṣṭe
O Lord, who uplifts the mountains and protects the kin of demons, those who see you are blessed.
uddhṛtanaga (uddhṛtanaga) – Uplifter of the mountains
nagabhidanuja (nagabhidanuja) – Protector of the kin of demons
danujakulāmitra (danujakulāmitra) – Friend of the kin of demons
mitraśaśidṛṣṭe (mitraśaśidṛṣṭe) – O Lord, who blesses those who see you
dṛṣṭe bhavati prabhavati na bhavati kiṃ bhavatiraskāraḥ .. 4..
Whether you manifest or not, what remains unfulfilled in your presence?
dṛṣṭe (dṛṣṭe) – When seen
bhavati (bhavati) – It happens
prabhavati (prabhavati) – It manifests
na bhavati (na bhavati) – It does not happen
kiṃ (kiṁ) – What
bhavatiraskāraḥ (bhavatiraskāraḥ) – Remains unfulfilled
परमेश्वर परिपाल्यो भवता भवतापभीतोऽहम् ॥ ५॥
parameśvara paripālyo bhavatā bhavatāpabhīto’ham .. 5..
matsyādibhiravatārairavatāravatā’vatā sadā vasudhām
O Supreme Lord, who takes various forms, you are always the protector of the earth through your incarnations.
matsyādibhiravatārairavatāravatā (matsyādibhiravatārairavatāravatā) – O Lord, who takes various incarnations like the fish
sadā vasudhām (sadā vasudhām) – Always the protector of the earth
parameśvara paripālyo bhavatā bhavatāpabhīto’ham .. 5..
I am afraid of the fears of existence; please protect me.
parameśvara (parameśvara) – O Supreme Lord
paripālyo (paripālyo) – Protector
bhavatā (bhavatā) – By you
bhavatāpabhīto’ham (bhavatāpabhīto’ham) – I am afraid of the fears of existence
भवजलधिमथनमन्दर परमं दरमपनय त्वं मे ॥ ६॥
bhavajaladhimathanamandara paramaṃ daramapanaya tvaṃ me .. 6..
dāmodara guṇamandira sundaravadanāravinda govinda
O Govinda, the embodiment of all virtues, whose beautiful lotus-like face shines with grace.
dāmodara (dāmodara) – O Lord who is tied with love
guṇamandira (guṇamandira) – The abode of virtues
sundaravadanāravinda (sundaravadanāravinda) – Beautiful lotus-like face
govinda (govinda) – O Govinda
bhavajaladhimathanamandara paramaṃ daramapanaya tvaṃ me .. 6..
Please help me overcome the ocean of existence.
bhavajaladhimathanamandara (bhavajaladhimathanamandara) – The churning of the ocean of existence
paramaṃ (paramaṁ) – The ultimate
daramapanaya (daramapanaya) – Please remove my fears
tvaṃ me (tvaṁ me) – From you
इति षट्पदी मदीये वदनसरोजे सदा वसतु ॥ ७॥
iti ṣaṭpadī madīye vadanasaroje sadā vasatu .. 7..
nārāyaṇa karuṇāmaya śaraṇaṃ karavāṇi tāvakau caraṇau
O Narayana, the embodiment of compassion, I take refuge at your lotus feet.
nārāyaṇa (nārāyaṇa) – O Narayana
karuṇāmaya (karuṇāmaya) – Embodiment of compassion
śaraṇaṃ (śaraṇaṁ) – I take refuge
karavāṇi (karavāṇi) – I wish to do
tāvakau caraṇau (tāvakau caraṇau) – At your lotus feet
iti ṣaṭpadī madīye vadanasaroje sadā vasatu .. 7..
May my heart always dwell at your lotus-like face.
iti (iti) – Thus
ṣaṭpadī (ṣaṭpadī) – The six verses
madīye (madīye) – In my heart
vadanasaroje (vadanasaroje) – At your lotus-like face
sadā (sadā) – Always
vasatu (vasatu) – May dwell
iti śrīmad śaṅkarācāryaviracitaṃ viṣṇuṣaṭpadīstotraṃ sampūrṇam
Thus ends the Vishnuṣaṭpadī composed by Sri Shankaracharya.
iti (iti) – Thus
śrīmad (śrīmad) – Respected
śaṅkarācārya (śaṅkarācārya) – Sri Shankaracharya
viracitaṃ (viracitaṁ) – Composed
viṣṇuṣaṭpadī (viṣṇuṣaṭpadī) – Vishnuṣaṭpadī
sampūrṇam (sampūrṇam) – Complete
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Vishnu Shatpadi Stotram – Introduction
The Sri Vishnu Shatpadi (śrīviṣṇuṣaṭpadī) is a revered Sanskrit stotra (hymn) dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver and protector in Hinduism. Composed by the illustrious philosopher and saint, Sri Shankaracharya, this hymn comprises six verses (ṣaṭpadī) that encapsulate deep spiritual insights and expressions of devotion.
In this stotra, devotees invoke Lord Vishnu to dispel ignorance, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion. Each verse serves as a heartfelt plea for divine assistance in overcoming the trials and tribulations of worldly existence. The hymn highlights the unity between the devotee and the divine, emphasizing that the relationship with Lord Vishnu transcends superficial distinctions.
Recited with reverence, the Sri Vishnu Shatpadi is often chanted during spiritual practices and rituals, fostering a sense of peace and surrender. Through its melodic verses, the stotra invites practitioners to deepen their connection with the divine and to seek refuge in the compassionate nature of Lord Vishnu.
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Shantakaram
We bow to the only lord of all worlds, Vishnu who is of peaceful appearance, reclining on the serpent, with a lotus from the navel, lord of gods, the basis of the universe, vast like the sky, coloured
Sharada Bhujangam
Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya on devi Sharada. Sringeri is the first math (monastery) built by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. It has the famous temple of Devi Sharada inside it. The math is situated on
Shiva Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram
The Śiva Aparādha Kṣamāpaṇa Stotram, or "Hymn of Forgiveness for Offenses to Lord Śiva," is a heartfelt composition by the revered philosopher and saint Śrī Ādi Śaṅkarācārya. T
Shiva Ashtakam
Composed by Adi Shankaracharya. This ashtakam is a descriptive salutation of the different attributes of Shiva. The great yogi who is referred to as Ardhanarishwara (the one who has included the femin
Shiva Manasa Puja
Sri Adi Shankaracharya composed this mantra for lord Shiva. Using this stotra, we can perform mental worship of Lord Shiva.
Shiva Pratah Smaranam
This is a short and beautiful 'Three Shloka Prayer' that makes the start of the day full of energy and happiness. Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya.
Somanatha Vaidyanatha
One who remembers Somanātha (Lord Śiva), Vaidyanātha (the healer Śiva), Dhanvantari (the divine physician), and the twin Ashvinis (divine doctors of the gods) every morning will not be touched by dise
Soundarya Lahari All Verses
Soundarya Lahari, meaning "Waves of Beauty," is a revered Sanskrit literary work attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, the great philosopher and theologian who consolidated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta in the 8th century. This composition is not just…
Sruti Smrti
I bow at the feet of the Lord in the form Sri Sankaracharya, who is the blessing for the humanity, who is the shrine for the sruti, the smrti and the purana, and, who is the abode of compassion.
Subramanya Bhujangam
Sri Subramanya bhujangam is a stotra sung under inspiration by Sri Adi Shankaracharya at Thiruchendur ( presently located in Tamil Nadu, India). When he meditated upon SrI Subrahmanya, he became aware
Swayam Vyakta Sthalam
First, called "Ranga", the great temple (of Srirangam), made known by the (great lord) Ranga, (Then) Srimushanam and Venkatadri, Salagrama and Naimisha, Toyadri (Thiruneermalai), Pushkara and indeed N
Taittiriya Upanishad
The Taittiriya Upanishad is one of the primary Upanishads, as part of the Yajur Veda. It says that the highest goal is to know the Brahman, for that is Truth. It is divided into three sections, 1) the Siksha Valli, 2) the Brahmananda Valli and 3)…
Tattvabodha
Shlokams,Prakarana Grantha,Sankara
For anyone wishing to understand the essential tenets of Shankaracharya's philosophy and the Advaita vision, the Tattvabodha, which broadly translates to the 'knowledge of truth', is mandatory reading. In it, Shankara, as the teacher, puts down the…
Totakashtakam
The Toṭakāṣṭakam was composed by Giri (an enlightened disciple) in praise of his Guru Adi Sankara. Literally, it means a rhyme of eight (Sanskrit: aṣṭa) verses (ślokas) in the meter called Totaka.
Vākya Vritti
Shlokams,Prakarana Grantha,Sankara
Of the four Mahāvākyas, the statement containing the entire instruction of the teacher is 'Tat Tvam Asi' or 'That Thou Art'. Exposition of this pithy but pregnant sentence (vākya), is accomplished by Adi Sankara in a collection of 53 verses called…
Vedasara Shiva Stava
Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Shiva - the essence of vedas.
Venkatesa Suprabhatam
This shlokam is taken from Sri Valmiki's Srimadh Ramayanam. During the journey with Sage Viswamitra, both Rama and Lakshmana had rested for the night on the banks of the Ganga river. As the dawn was
Vishnu Sahasranamam
The Vishnu Sahasranam is found in the Mahabharatha. Literally translated this means thousand names of Vishnu. This is found in the Anushasanika Parvam (chapter relating to orders or rules to the kings) of Mahabharatha. Though it describes one…
Vishnu Shatanama Stotram
The Vishnu Shatanama Stotram is a revered hymn that encapsulates the divine attributes and various forms of Lord Vishnu, serving as a powerful invocation for devotees seeking spiritual elevation and liberation. The stotra, composed by Sri Veda…
Vivekachudamani
Shlokams,Prakarana Grantha,Sankara
The Vivekachudamani is the crown jewel of the Prarkarana texts (philosophical treatises) authored by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. The title translates to ‘Crest Jewel of Discrimination’, referring to the discrimination between the real and unreal.
Yamuna Ashtakam
Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya. In Yamunastakam’s first eight shlokas, Sri Adi Shankaracharya describes Shri Yamunaji’s eight fold powers, its divine & wonderful idol and her divine qualities. Shr
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