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हिंदी मंत्र

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॥ Shri Hari Sharanashtakam ॥

Dhyeyam Vadanti Shivameva Hi Kechidanye Shaktim Ganeshamapare Tu Divakaram Vai ।
Rupaistu Tairapi Vibhasi YatastvamevaTasmattvameva Sharanam Mama Shankhapaane ॥

No Sodaro Na Janako Janani Na Jaya Naivatmajo Na Cha Kulam Vipulam Balam Va ।
Sandrishyate Na Kila Koapi Sahayako Me Tasmattvameva Sharanam Mama Shankhapaane ॥

Nopasita Madamapasya Maya Mahantastirthani Chastikadhiya Na Hi Sevitani ।
Devarchanam Cha Vidhivanna Kritam Kadapi Tasmattvameva Sharanam Mama Shankhapaane ॥

Durvasana Mama Sada Parikarshayanti Chittam Shariramapi Rogagana Dahanti ।
Sanjivanam Cha Parahastagatam Sadaiva Tasmattvameva Sharanam Mama Shankhapaane ॥

Purvam Kritani Duritani Maya Tu Yani Smritvakhilani Hradayam Parikampate Me ।
Khyata Cha Te Patitapavanata Tu Yasmat Tasmattvameva Sharanam Mama Shankhapaane ॥

Duhkham Jarajananajam Vividhashcha Rogah Kakashvasukarajanirniraya Cha Patah ।
Tvadvisnriteh Phalamidam Vitatam Hi LokeTasmattvameva Sharanam Mama Shankhapaane ॥

Nichoapi Papavalitoapi Vininditoapi Bruyattavahamiti Yastu Kilaikavaram ।
Tam Yachchhasisha Nijalokamiti Vratam Te Tasmattvameva Sharanam Mama Shankhapaane ॥

Vedeshu Dharmavachaneshu Tathagameshu Ramayaneapi Cha Puranakadambake Va ।
Sarvatra Sarvavidhina Gaditastvameva Tasmattvameva Sharanam Mama Shankhapaane ॥

॥ Iti Shriharisharanashtakam Sampurnam ॥

हिंदी मंत्र

॥ श्री हरि शरणाष्टकम् ॥

ध्येयं वदन्ति शिवमेव हि केचिदन्येशक्तिं गणेशमपरे तु दिवाकरं वै ।
रूपैस्तु तैरपि विभासि यतस्त्वमेव तस्मात्त्वमेव शरणं मम शंखपाणे ॥

नो सोदरो न जनको जननी न जाया नैवात्मजो न च कुलं विपुलं बलं वा ।
संदृष्यते न किल कोऽपि सहायकोमे तस्मात्त्वमेव शरणं मम शंखपाणे ॥

नोपासिता मदमपास्य मया महान्तस्तीर्थानिचास्तिकधिया न हि सेवितानि ।
देवार्चनं च विधिवन्न कृतं कदापि तस्मात्त्वमेव शरणं मम शंखपाणे ॥

दुर्वासना मम सदा परिकर्षयन्ति चित्तं शरीरमपि रोगगणा दहन्ति ।
सञ्जीवनं च परहस्तगतं सदैव तस्मात्त्वमेव शरणं मम शंखपाणे ॥

पूर्वं कृतानि दुरितानि मया तु यानि स्मृत्वाखिलानि ह्रदयं परिकम्पते मे ।
ख्याता च ते पतितपावनता तु यस्मात् तस्मात्त्वमेव शरणं मम शंखपाणे ॥

दुःखं जराजननजं विविधाश्च रोगा:काकश्वसूकरजनिर्निरय च पात: ।
त्वद्विस्मॄतेः फलमिदं विततं हि लोकेतस्मात्त्वमेव शरणं मम शंखपाणे ॥

नीचोऽपि पापवलितोऽपि विनिन्दितोऽपि ब्रूयात्तवाहमिति यस्तु किलैकवारम् ।
तं यच्छसीश निजलोकमिति व्रतं ते तस्मात्त्वमेव शरणं मम शंखपाणे ॥

वेदेषु धर्मवचनेषु तथागमेषु रामायणेऽपि च पुराणकदम्बके वा ।
सर्वत्र सर्वविधिना गदितस्त्वमेव तस्मात्त्वमेव शरणं मम शंखपाणे ॥

॥ इति श्रीहरिशरणाष्टकं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

About Shri Hari Sharanashtakam

Shri Hari Sharanashtakam is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hari, another name for Lord Vishnu. It is a collection of eight verses that seek Lord Hari for solace (ashtakam means eight).

Essence –

Surrender and Refuge: The hymn emphasizes complete surrender to Lord Hari, seeking refuge in Him during times of distress and uncertainty.
Divine Protection: The Ashtakam expresses the belief that Lord Hari is the ultimate protector and savior, capable of shielding devotees from all harm.
Liberation from Suffering: The hymn conveys the hope that Lord Hari will liberate devotees from the cycle of birth and death, leading them towards eternal bliss.
Gratitude and Devotion: It expresses deep gratitude and devotion towards Lord Hari, acknowledging His supreme power and mercy.

Structure of the Hymn:

The hymn consists of eight verses, each beginning with the phrase “Tasma Tvam Eva Sharanam Mama Deenabandhu” (Therefore, You alone are my refuge, O compassionate friend). Each verse highlights a specific aspect of Lord Hari’s divine qualities and the devotee’s dependence on Him.

Benefits of Chanting Shri Hari Sharanashtakam –

It is believed to increase devotion and promote a close relationship with Lord Hari.
It is thought that regular recitation calls forth heavenly protection and blessings.
The hymn is thought to bring comfort and tranquility of the mind.
It is thought to facilitate spiritual development by clearing the heart and intellect.

It is believed to promote devotion and provide a sense of steadfast trust by building a close relationship with Lord Hari. Recitation on a regular basis is said to call out heavenly protection and benefits, building a resilient and upbeat barrier against life’s obstacles. Shri Hari Sharanashtakam is believed to foster inner calm and emotional equilibrium, as well as to lessen suffering and grant peace of mind. It is thought to cleanse the heart and intellect, resulting in increased consciousness, spiritual development, and a better comprehension of one’s actual nature.