Laksmi Kataksa Sarasi Ruha Raja Hamsam
Ahovala Nrsimha Stotram
laksmi
kataksa sarasi-ruha raja hamsam paksindra
saila bhavanam bhava-nasam-isam go-ksira
sara-ghana-sara-patira-varnam vande
krpa-nidhim ahovala narasimham
Laksmi devi's glance always rests upon the king of lions. He is the destroyer of material existance and the rocky resting place of Garuda. His complexion is that of the color of sandal wood and His splendor is that of milk. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha.
adyanta
sunyam ajam avyayam aprameyam aditya
candra sikhi locanam adi-devam abja-mukhabja-mada-lolupa-matta-brnga vande
krpa-nidhim ahovala narasimham
He is without beginning or end. He is unborn, unperishable and unmeasurable. He is the original Lord and His eyes are like flames brilliant as the sun and the moon. He is like an intoxicated honey bee searching for the nectar of the face of Laksmi devi. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.
kotira
koti ghatitojjvala kanti kantam kayura
hara mani kundala manditangam cudagra-ranjita
sudhakara purna bimbam vande
krpa-nidhim ahovala narasimham
Him the beloved Lord, possesses effulgent manes made of millions and millions of dazzling hairs. His body is decorated by armlets, necklaces and diamond earrings. His wonderful face is adorned with a peacock feather. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.
varaha
vamana nrsimha subhagyam isam krida
vilola hrdayam vibudhendra vandyam hamsatmakam
paramahamsa mano-viharam vande
krpa-nidhim ahovala narasimham
Him the all auspicious Nrsimha appears in different forms such as Varaha or Vamana. He Whose heart is always absorbed in a sporting mood, is worshipped by the king of the devas. Although He is the personification of terror, He makes the mind of the self-realized joyful. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.
mandakini
janana hetu padaravinda vrndaraka-alaya
vinodanam ujjvala-angam mandara-puspa
tulasi racita-angghri-padmam vande
krpa-nidhim ahovala narasimham
His lotus feet is the source of the Mandakini river (Akasha Ganga or celestial Ganga). His body is brilliant and He constantly enjoys in His own abode. His lotus feet are decorated by the flowers of Tulasi and Mandara (one of the 5 celestial flowers). I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.
tarunya
krsna tulasi-dala dhamarabhyam dhatri
ramabhi ramanam mahaniya rupam mantradhi-raja
matha danava mana bhangam vande
krpa-nidhim ahovala narasimham
He is the protector of youthful Krishna in the land of Tulasi. He possesses a huge form. He enjoys amorous sports with Bhu and Sri. He is the Lord of all the mantras and He destroys and humiliates the foolish danavas. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.
Translation
Laksmi devi's glance always rests upon the king of lions. He is the destroyer of material existance and the rocky resting place of Garuda. His complexion is that of the color of sandal wood and His splendor is that of milk. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha.
He is without beginning or end. He is unborn, unperishable and unmeasurable. He is the original Lord and His eyes are like flames brilliant as the sun and the moon. He is like an intoxicated honey bee searching for the nectar of the face of Laksmi devi. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.
Him the beloved Lord, possesses effulgent manes made of millions and millions of dazzling hairs. His body is decorated by armlets, necklaces and diamond earrings. His wonderful face is adorned with a peacock feather. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.
Him the all auspicious Nrsimha appears in different forms such as Varaha or Vamana. He Whose heart is always absorbed in a sporting mood, is worshipped by the king of the devas. Although He is the personification of terror, He makes the mind of the self-realized joyful. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.
His lotus feet is the source of the Mandakini river (Akasha Ganga or celestial Ganga). His body is brilliant and He constantly enjoys in His own abode. His lotus feet are decorated by the flowers of Tulasi and Mandara (one of the 5 celestial flowers). I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.
He is the protector of youthful Krishna in the land of Tulasi. He possesses a huge form. He enjoys amorous sports with Bhu and Sri. He is the Lord of all the mantras and He destroys and humiliates the foolish danavas. I offer my obeisances to the ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrsimha.