Sri Ahobilam Narasimha Stotram

Sri Ahobilam Narasimha Stotram

(Obeisances to Ahobilam Narasimha)

(These were written in glorification of the Deities in the holy place of Lord Nrisimha at Ahobilam)

lakshmi-kataksha-sarasi-ruha-raja-hamsam

pakshindra-shaila-bhavanam bhava-nasham isham

gokshira-sara-ghana-sara-patira-varnam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. He is a great swan swimming amongst the lotuses of Lakshmi's furtive glances. He is the Supreme Lord, who puts an end to material imprisonment and who appeared from the stone of the Garuda pillar. His body has lines of colour: both a creamy colour and the colour of rain clouds."

adyanta-shunyam ajam avyayam aprameyam

aditya-candra-shikhi-locanam adi-devam

abja-mukabja-mada-lolupa-matta-bhringam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. He has no beginning or end. He is unborn, everlasting, and immeasurable. He is the original God who gives brightness to the sun, moon, and to fire. He is like a honey bee intoxicated by his passionate desire for the lotus face of Lakshmi."

kotira-koti-ghatitojjvala-kanti-kantam

keyura-hara-mani-kundala manditangam

cudagra-ranjita-sudhakara-purna-bimbam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. He looks splendid with his thick shiny mane tied back and with his body decorated with armlets, necklaces, and jewelled ear rings. His face is like the disc of the full moon, adorned with his crown."

varaha-vamana-nrisimha-subhagyam isham

krida-vilola-hridayam vibhudendra-vandyam

hamsatmakam paramahamsa-mano-viharam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. He is the all-fortunate supreme Lord: Varaha, Vamana, and Nrisimha. His heart is frolicking with his own playful pastimes. The most intelligent persons pray to him, the Supreme soul, who fascinates the great sages."

mandakini-janana-hetu-padaravindam

vrndarakalaya-vinodanam ujjvalangam

mandara-pushpa-tulasi-racitanghri-padmam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. His lotus feet are the source of the Ganges. His body is resplendent as he enjoys himself in his superexcellent abode, and his lotus feet are bedecked with Tulasi leaves and the flowers from the heavenly coral tree."

tarunya-krishna-tulasi-dala-dhama-rabhyam

dhatri ramabhi ramanam mahaniya-rupam

mantradhi-raja-matha-danava-mana-bhangam

vande kripa-nidhim ahobala-narasimham

"I offer my obeisances to that ocean of mercy, Ahobala Nrisimha. His most favorite thing is fresh dark Tulasi leaves. He exhibits a magnificent form as he enjoys with his female assistants, the goddesses of fortune. He breaks the pride of the demons by destroying Ravana, that master of magic spells."