Shri Lakshminarasimha Stotram | Merciful Protection in Adversity | Karāvalamba | x3 Times

Описание: ABOUT THIS CHANT

Shri Lakshminarasimha Stotram is a heartfelt Sanskrit hymn to Lord Narasimha—Vishnu in the half-man, half-lion form—worshiped here as Lakshminarasimha, united with Goddess Lakshmi. The stotram repeatedly pleads “mama dehi karāvalambam” (“please extend Your hand to rescue me”), seeking merciful protection and refuge amid the fears and struggles of saṁsāra. The closing verse attributes the hymn to Shri Shankaracharya, reflecting an Advaitic devotional expression joined with intense bhakti.

WHAT THIS MANTRA IS USED FOR

• Seeking divine support during personal adversity and spiritual struggle
• Invoking protection in times of fear, anxiety, and confusion
• Daily prayerful recitation for steadiness, devotion, and refuge
• Chanting during Narasimha Jayanti or when invoking Narasimha for protection
• Remembering the Lord as the compassionate rescuer from ignorance and saṁsāra

HOW TO LISTEN OR PRACTICE

• Listen with reverence as part of worship, especially in morning or evening prayer
• Recite aloud with devotion, keeping the refrain “mama dehi karāvalambam” as the central plea
• Practice silently with a spirit of śaraṇāgati (surrender), aligning with the hymn’s message
• Use for individual or group chanting in devotional settings
• Pronunciation focus: place the stress on “karā-valambam” in the refrain

SPIRITUAL BENEFITS (TRADITIONAL UNDERSTANDING)

• Calms fear, anxiety, and inner confusion through remembrance of divine refuge
• Strengthens emotional steadiness during challenging times
• Cultivates trust in divine protection and compassionate guidance
• Deepens surrender (śaraṇāgati) and humility before the Lord
• Helps loosen ego and attachments to material life
• Awakens devotion (bhakti) and strengthens faith in Vishnu
• Traditionally invoked for protection from unseen dangers and for removal of spiritual obstacles
• Keeps the heart oriented toward liberation from the cycle of birth and death (mokṣa)

MEANING (CONCISE)

This stotram is a plea to Lord Lakshminarasimha—Narasimha united with Goddess Lakshmi—for compassionate protection. Describing the terrors of worldly life (saṁsāra), the devotee repeatedly prays “mama dehi karāvalambam,” asking the Lord to extend His hand in rescue, becoming the ultimate refuge from fear, ignorance, and the cycle of birth and death.

ALTERNATIVE NAMES AND FORMS

• Śrī Lakṣmī-Nṛsiṁha Karāvalamba Stotram
• Lakṣmī-Nṛsiṁha Karāvalambam
• Karāvalamba Stotram
• Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Karavalamba Stotram
• Lakshmi Narasimha Stotra
• श्री लक्ष्मी नृसिंह करावलम्ब स्तोत्रम्
• ஸ்ரீ லக்ஷ்மி நரசிம்ஹ கராவலம்ப ஸ்தோத்திரம்
• శ్రీ లక్ష్మీనృసింహ కరావలంబ స్తోత్రం
• ಶ್ರೀ ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀನರಸಿಂಹ ಕರಾವಲಂಬ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರ

KEYWORDS AND SEARCH TERMS

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LINEAGE AND REFERENCE NOTES

Traditionally attributed to Ādi Śaṅkarācārya, this hymn expresses divine compassion and rescue with an Advaitic devotional spirit and intense bhakti. Though composed in Sanskrit, it is widely revered across regional traditions and often taught in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada devotional circles. Pronunciation note: in “mama dehi karāvalambam,” emphasize “karā-valambam” to reflect the sense of the Lord’s helping hand (“kara” – hand, “avalambam” – support). This chant is offered for devotional listening and prayerful practice, honoring traditional understanding without promising guaranteed results.