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🕉️ Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)
The hymn describes Lord Vishnu as the sustainer of all worlds, the destroyer of evil, the embodiment of eternal bliss, and the refuge of devotees. Each verse praises His divine qualities, cosmic form, compassion, and transcendental nature.
For centuries, devotees have recited this stotram to cultivate devotion, attain inner peace, and remember the all-pervading Lord Hari. The verses are rich in philosophical meaning and devotional beauty.
On this page, you can read the complete Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) in Hindi, Bengali, and English transliteration along with pronunciation, meaning, significance, benefits, source, FAQs, and devotional insights.
📑 Table of Contents
- 🕉️ Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)
- 📜 Meaning of Sri Hari Stotram
- 📖 Source & Origin
- 🕉️ Importance of Chanting Sri Hari Stotram
- 🪔 When and How to Recite
- ✨ Benefits of Chanting
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 🙏 Conclusion
🕉️ Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)
Below is the complete Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) in English transliteration with pronunciation, Hindi, and Bengali. The pronunciation remains faithful to the original Sanskrit text.
Verse 1
jagajjālapālaṃ kanatkaṇṭhamālaṃ
śarachchandraphālaṃ mahādaityakālam ।
nabhōnīlakāyaṃ durāvāramāyaṃ
supadmāsahāyaṃ bhajē'haṃ bhajē'ham ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
sadāmbhōdhivāsaṃ galatpuṣpahāsaṃ
jagatsannivāsaṃ śatādityabhāsam ।
gadāchakraśastraṃ lasatpītavastraṃ
hasachchāruvaktraṃ bhajē'haṃ bhajē'ham ॥ 2 ॥
Verse 3
ramākaṇṭhahāraṃ śrutivrātasāraṃ
jalāntarvihāraṃ dharābhārahāram ।
chidānandarūpaṃ manōjñasvarūpaṃ
dhṛtānēkarūpaṃ bhajē'haṃ bhajē'ham ॥ 3 ॥
Verse 4
jarājanmahīnaṃ parānandapīnaṃ
samādhānalīnaṃ sadaivānavīnam ।
jagajjanmahētuṃ surānīkakētuṃ
trilōkaikasētuṃ bhajē'haṃ bhajē'ham ॥ 4 ॥
Verse 5
kṛtāmnāyagānaṃ khagādhīśayānaṃ
vimuktērnidānaṃ harārātimānam ।
svabhaktānukūlaṃ jagadvṛkṣamūlaṃ
nirastārtaśūlaṃ bhajē'haṃ bhajē'ham ॥ 5 ॥
Verse 6
samastāmarēśaṃ dvirēphābhakēśaṃ
jagadbimbalēśaṃ hṛdākāśavēśam ।
sadā divyadēhaṃ vimuktākhilēhaṃ
suvaikuṇṭhagēhaṃ bhajē'haṃ bhajē'ham ॥ 6 ॥
Verse 7
surālībaliṣṭhaṃ trilōkīvariṣṭhaṃ
gurūṇāṃ gariṣṭhaṃ svarūpaikaniṣṭham ।
sadā yuddhadhīraṃ mahāvīravīraṃ
bhavāmbhōdhitīraṃ bhajē'haṃ bhajē'ham ॥ 7 ॥
Verse 8
ramāvāmabhāgaṃ talālagnanāgaṃ
kṛtādhīnayāgaṃ gatārāgarāgam ।
munīndraissugītaṃ suraissamparītaṃ
guṇaughairatītaṃ bhajē'haṃ bhajē'ham ॥ 8 ॥
Phalashruti
phalaśruti ।
idaṃ yastu nityaṃ samādhāya chittaṃ
paṭhēdaṣṭakaṃ kaṇṭhahāraṃ murārēḥ ।
sa viṣṇōrviśōkaṃ dhruvaṃ yāti lōkaṃ
jarājanmaśōkaṃ punarvindatē nō ॥ 9 ॥
iti śrī paramahaṃsasvāmi brahmānandavirachitaṃ śrīharistōtram ॥
— Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)
श्लोक १
जगज्जालपालं कनत्कंठमालं
शरच्चंद्रफालं महादैत्यकालम् ।
नभोनीलकायं दुरावारमायं
सुपद्मासहायं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 1 ॥
श्लोक २
सदांभोधिवासं गलत्पुष्पहासं
जगत्सन्निवासं शतादित्यभासम् ।
गदाचक्रशस्त्रं लसत्पीतवस्त्रं
हसच्चारुवक्त्रं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 2 ॥
श्लोक ३
रमाकंठहारं श्रुतिव्रातसारं
जलांतर्विहारं धराभारहारम् ।
चिदानंदरूपं मनोज्ञस्वरूपं
धृतानेकरूपं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 3 ॥
श्लोक ४
जराजन्महीनं परानंदपीनं
समाधानलीनं सदैवानवीनम् ।
जगज्जन्महेतुं सुरानीककेतुं
त्रिलोकैकसेतुं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 4 ॥
श्लोक ५
कृताम्नायगानं खगाधीशयानं
विमुक्तेर्निदानं हरारातिमानम् ।
स्वभक्तानुकूलं जगद्वृक्षमूलं
निरस्तार्तशूलं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 5 ॥
श्लोक ६
समस्तामरेशं द्विरेफाभकेशं
जगद्बिंबलेशं हृदाकाशवेशम् ।
सदा दिव्यदेहं विमुक्ताखिलेहं
सुवैकुंठगेहं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 6 ॥
श्लोक ७
सुरालीबलिष्ठं त्रिलोकीवरिष्ठं
गुरूणां गरिष्ठं स्वरूपैकनिष्ठम् ।
सदा युद्धधीरं महावीरवीरं
भवांभोधितीरं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 7 ॥
श्लोक ८
रमावामभागं तलालग्ननागं
कृताधीनयागं गतारागरागम् ।
मुनींद्रैस्सुगीतं सुरैस्संपरीतं
गुणौघैरतीतं भजेऽहं भजेऽहम् ॥ 8 ॥
फलश्रुति
इदं यस्तु नित्यं समाधाय चित्तं
पठेदष्टकं कंठहारं मुरारेः ।
स विष्णोर्विशोकं ध्रुवं याति लोकं
जराजन्मशोकं पुनर्विंदते नो ॥ 9 ॥
इति श्री परमहंसस्वामि ब्रह्मानंदविरचितं श्रीहरिस्तोत्रम् ॥
— श्री हरि स्तोत्रम् (जगज्जालपालम्)
শ্লোক ১
জগজ্জালপালং কনত্কংঠমালং
শরচ্চংদ্রফালং মহাদৈত্যকালম্ ।
নভোনীলকায়ং দুরাবারমায়ং
সুপদ্মাসহায়ং ভজেঽহং ভজেঽহম্ ॥ ১ ॥
শ্লোক ২
সদাংভোধিবাসং গলত্পুষ্পহাসং
জগত্সন্নিবাসং শতাদিত্যভাসম্ ।
গদাচক্রশস্ত্রং লসত্পীতবস্ত্রং
হসচ্চারুবক্ত্রং ভজেঽহং ভজেঽহম্ ॥ ২ ॥
শ্লোক ৩
রমাকংঠহারং শ্রুতিব্রাতসারং
জলাংতর্বিহারং ধরাভারহারম্ ।
চিদানংদরূপং মনোজ্ঞস্বরূপং
ধৃতানেকরূপং ভজেঽহং ভজেঽহম্ ॥ ৩ ॥
শ্লোক ৪
জরাজন্মহীনং পরানংদপীনং
সমাধানলীনং সদৈবানবীনম্ ।
জগজ্জন্মহেতুং সুরানীককেতুং
ত্রিলোকৈকসেতুং ভজেঽহং ভজেঽহম্ ॥ ৪ ॥
শ্লোক ৫
কৃতাম্নাযগানং খগাধীশয়ানং
বিমুক্তের্নিদানং হরারাতিমানম্ ।
স্বভক্তানুকূলং জগদ্বৃক্ষমূলং
নিরস্তার্তশূলং ভজেঽহং ভজেঽহম্ ॥ ৫ ॥
শ্লোক ৬
সমস্তামরেশং দ্বিরেফাভকেশং
জগদ্বিংবলেশং হৃদাকাশবেশম্ ।
সদা দিব্যদেহং বিমুক্তাখিলেহং
সুবৈকুংঠগেহং ভজেঽহং ভজেঽহম্ ॥ ৬ ॥
শ্লোক ৭
সুরালীবলিষ্ঠং ত্রিলোকীবরিষ্ঠং
গুরূণাং গরিষ্ঠং স্বরূপৈকনিষ্ঠম্ ।
সদা যুদ্ধধীরং মহাবীরবীরং
ভবাংভোধিতীরং ভজেঽহং ভজেঽহম্ ॥ ৭ ॥
শ্লোক ৮
রমাবামভাগং তলালগ্ননাগং
কৃতাধীনয়াগং গতারাগরাগম্ ।
মুনীংদ্রৈস্সুগীতং সুরৈস্সংপরীতং
গুণৌঘৈরতীতং ভজেঽহং ভজেঽহম্ ॥ ৮ ॥
ফলশ্রুতি
ইদং যস্তু নিত্যং সমাধায় চিত্তং
পঠেদষ্টকং কংঠহারং মুরারেঃ ।
স বিষ্ণোর্বিশোকং ধ্রুবং যাতি লোকং
জরাজন্মশোকং পুনর্বিন্দতে নো ॥ ৯ ॥
ইতি শ্রী পরমহংসস্বামি ব্রহ্মানন্দবিরচিতং শ্রীহরিস্তোত্রম্ ॥
— শ্রী হরি স্তোত্রম্ (জগজ্জালপালম্)
📜 Meaning of Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)
Sri Hari Stotram glorifies Lord Hari (Vishnu) as the protector of the universe, the remover of sorrow, and the embodiment of eternal bliss. Through eight beautiful verses, the hymn praises His divine form, compassion, supremacy, and grace upon devotees.
Verse 1
The first verse describes Lord Hari as the protector of the universe, adorned with a shining garland and possessing a complexion as deep as the blue sky. He destroys mighty demons and is always accompanied by Goddess Lakshmi. The devotee repeatedly bows before Him with love and reverence.
Verse 2
This verse portrays the Lord as dwelling in the cosmic ocean and radiating brilliance equal to hundreds of suns. Holding His divine weapons and clothed in yellow garments, He smiles compassionately upon the world and resides within all creation.
Verse 3
Lord Hari is praised as the beloved of Goddess Lakshmi, the essence of the Vedas, and the remover of the burden of the Earth. His form is eternal bliss and beauty, and He manifests Himself in countless forms for the welfare of all beings.
Verse 4
The fourth verse glorifies the Lord as free from birth, decay, and death. He is ever youthful, immersed in supreme bliss, and is the source of the creation of the universe. He serves as the bridge that leads all beings across the three worlds.
Verse 5
This verse describes Lord Hari as the foundation of liberation and the support of His devotees. He rests upon Garuda, destroys suffering, and stands as the root and sustainer of the cosmic tree of existence.
Verse 6
Lord Hari is praised as the Lord of all celestial beings. His divine body shines with transcendental splendor, and His eternal abode is Vaikuntha. He dwells in the heart-space of devotees and remains beyond all worldly limitations.
Verse 7
The Lord is celebrated as the greatest among all beings and teachers. He is fearless in battle, supreme among heroes, and the one who helps devotees cross the ocean of worldly existence and attain spiritual liberation.
Verse 8
This verse glorifies the Lord, accompanied by Goddess Lakshmi, adorned with the serpent couch, and praised by sages and celestial beings. His greatness transcends all qualities and worldly attachments, making Him the supreme object of devotion.
Phalashruti
The concluding verse declares that one who recites this sacred hymn daily with concentration and devotion attains the sorrowless abode of Lord Vishnu. Such a devotee becomes free from the cycle of birth, old age, and suffering, and ultimately receives divine grace and liberation.
📖 Source & Origin of Sri Hari Stotram
Sri Hari Stotram, popularly known by its opening words Jagajjalapalam, is a devotional hymn in praise of Lord Hari (Vishnu). The stotram consists of eight verses followed by a Phalashruti describing the spiritual benefits of its recitation.
According to the colophon at the end of the hymn, the composition is attributed to Sri Paramahamsa Swami Brahmananda. The stotram is admired for its poetic beauty, profound Vedantic symbolism, and devotional fervor. Over the years, it has become widely popular among devotees and is often sung in temples, homes, and spiritual gatherings. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Who was Sri Paramahamsa Swami Brahmananda?
Sri Paramahamsa Swami Brahmananda was a Hindu monk and devotional poet remembered for composing several Sanskrit hymns dedicated to Lord Vishnu and His incarnations. His works are characterized by elegant Sanskrit compounds, philosophical depth, and intense devotion. Besides the Sri Hari Stotram, he is traditionally credited with composing various Ashtakams and stotras dedicated to Hari, Rama, Krishna, and other forms of the Divine.
Through the Sri Hari Stotram, Swami Brahmananda presents Lord Vishnu as the protector of the universe, the embodiment of bliss, the refuge of devotees, and the bridge that leads souls beyond sorrow and worldly bondage. The hymn continues to inspire devotees with its timeless message of devotion, surrender, and divine grace.
🕉️ Importance of Chanting Sri Hari Stotram
Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) is a profound devotional hymn that glorifies Lord Hari, the Supreme Protector and Sustainer of the universe. Through its poetic verses, devotees contemplate His divine qualities, cosmic form, compassion, and transcendental nature.
Reciting this sacred stotram helps cultivate devotion (bhakti), strengthen faith, and develop surrender to the Supreme Lord. The verses remind devotees that Lord Hari is the source of eternal bliss, the remover of suffering, and the refuge of all beings.
The hymn also contains deep philosophical teachings rooted in Vedantic thought. It inspires devotees to transcend worldly attachments and seek inner peace through remembrance of the Lord.
By chanting Sri Hari Stotram with sincerity and concentration, devotees experience spiritual upliftment, purity of mind, and a deeper connection with Lord Vishnu.
🪔 When and How to Recite Sri Hari Stotram
Sri Hari Stotram may be recited daily or on special occasions dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Although there are no strict rules, reciting it with devotion, concentration, and purity of mind is considered beneficial.
🌿 During daily morning or evening worship.
🌿 On Ekadashi, Purnima, and other auspicious days.
🌿 During Vishnu Puja, Satyanarayana Puja, and Vaishnava festivals.
🌿 Before meditation, japa, or scriptural study.
🌿 During times of distress, anxiety, or difficulties.
🌿 While seeking peace, spiritual strength, and divine grace.
Devotees may sit in a clean and peaceful place, light a lamp before Lord Vishnu, and recite the stotram with faith and concentration. Even listening to the hymn with devotion is considered spiritually uplifting.
✨ Benefits of Chanting Sri Hari Stotram
According to devotional tradition, regular recitation of Sri Hari Stotram brings numerous spiritual and mental benefits.
🕉️ Strengthens devotion and love towards Lord Hari.
🕉️ Fills the heart with peace, joy, and spiritual contentment.
🕉️ Removes fear, anxiety, and negative thoughts.
🕉️ Encourages surrender and faith in divine protection.
🕉️ Purifies the mind and promotes noble thoughts.
🕉️ Inspires constant remembrance of Lord Vishnu.
🕉️ Helps devotees develop spiritual wisdom and detachment.
🕉️ Creates a sense of inner harmony and emotional balance.
🕉️ Brings hope and strength during difficult times.
🕉️ According to the Phalashruti, sincere recitation ultimately leads the devotee toward the sorrowless abode of Lord Vishnu and freedom from worldly suffering.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam)?
It is a devotional hymn composed by Sri Paramahamsa Swami Brahmananda in praise of Lord Hari.
Who composed Sri Hari Stotram?
The stotram was composed by Sri Paramahamsa Swami Brahmananda.
Can I chant Sri Hari Stotram daily?
Yes. It may be recited daily with devotion.
What are the benefits of chanting Sri Hari Stotram?
It brings peace, devotion, spiritual strength, and divine grace.
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🙏 Conclusion
Sri Hari Stotram (Jagajjalapalam) is a profound hymn that glorifies the eternal Lord Hari. Through its beautiful verses, devotees are inspired to cultivate devotion, surrender, and remembrance of the Supreme Lord.
॥ श्री हरये नमः ॥
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