Prayers

Rina-Mochana Nrisimha Stotram

This is a stotram from the Nrisimha Purana is a prayer to Lord Nrisimha for the release of all kinds of worldly obligations.

(1)

Devata-Karya-Siddhyartam

sabha-stambha-samudbhavam
sri nrisimham maha-viram
namami rina-muktaye

Lord Nrisimha is to be worshipped if perfection is desired. Unto the all-powerful Sri Nrisimha, who appeared from the pillar of the assembly hall, I offer my obeisances so that I may become released from mundane obligations.

(2)

Lakshmyalingita Vamangam

bhaktanam vara-dayakam
sri nrisimham maha-viram
namami rina-muktaye

Embraced on His left side by Lakshmidevi, Lord Nrisimha gives benedictions to His devotees. My obeisances to the all-powerful Lord Nrisimha, so that I may be released from all other obligations.

(3)

Antra-Mala-Dharam Shankha

chakrabjayudha-dharinam
sri nrisimham maha-viram
namami rina-muktaye

Wearing a garland of intestines, He carries the conch, disc, lotus, club and other weapons. Unto Lord Nrisimha, the all-powerful, I offer my obeisances to become free from worldly debts.

(4)

Samaranat Sarva-Papa-Ghnam

kadruja-visha-nashanam
sri nrisimham maha-viram
namami rina-muktaye

By remembrance of Lord Nrisimha all sins are destroyed and the poisonous effect of the descendants of Kadru (serpents) are nullified. My obeisances unto Him the all-powerful, so that I may become free from all other debts.

(5)

Simha-Nadena Mahata

dig-danti bhaya-nashanam
sri nrisimha maha-viram
namami rina-muktaye

By His greatly ferocious roar and His fearful teeth, which encompass all ten directions, He destroys all fear. Unto the all-powerful Lord Nrisimha my obeisances, so that I may become free from worldly obligations.

(6)

Prahlada-Varadam Shrisham

daityeshvara-vidaranam
sri nrisimham maha-viram
namami rina-muktaye

Lord Nrisimha is the Lord of Lakshmi and the giver of benedictions to Prahlada Maharaja, yet He ripped apart the king of demons, Hiranyakashipu. May I become free from debts by offering obeisances unto the all-powerful Lord Nrisimha.

(7)

Krura-Grahaih Piditanam

bhaktanan abhaya-pradam
sri nrisimham maha-viram
namami rina-muktaye

When His devotees are oppressed by inauspicious planets, Lord Nrisimha gives them fearlessness. I offer my obeisances unto the all-powerful Lord Nrisimha so that I may be released from worldly obligations.

(8)

Veda-Vedanta-Yajnesham

brahma-rudradi-vanditam
sri nrisimham maha-viram
namami rina-muktaye

Lord Nrisimha is the master of all the Vedas, Vedanta and the process of sacrifice. He is offered prayers by Lord Brahma, Lord Shiva and the other demigods. I offer my obeisances unto the all-powerful Lord Nrisimha so that I may be freed from all other debts.

(9)

Ya Idam Pathate Nityam

rina-mochana-samjnitam
anrini jayate sadyo
dhanam shighram avapnuyat

Whoever reads this regularly, consciously desiring freedom from debts, immediately becomes freed from all obligations and very soon attains opulence.