Devata Karya Siddhy-Artham
AI-drafted translation — pending review
For the fulfillment of the demigods' purpose he appeared from a pillar in the assembly hall -- to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, I offer obeisances, that I may be freed from all debts.
With Lakshmi embracing his left side, the bestower of boons upon his devotees -- to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, I offer obeisances, that I may be freed from all debts.
Wearing a garland of entrails, bearing the conch, disc, and lotus as his weapons -- to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, I offer obeisances, that I may be freed from all debts.
Whose mere remembrance destroys all sins, who removes even the poison of Kadru's serpent offspring -- to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, I offer obeisances, that I may be freed from all debts.
Whose mighty lion's roar destroys the fear of the elephants guarding the directions -- to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, I offer obeisances, that I may be freed from all debts.
The giver of boons to Prahlada, the Lord of Lakshmi, who tore apart the king of the demons -- to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, I offer obeisances, that I may be freed from all debts.
Who grants fearlessness to devotees afflicted by cruel planetary influences -- to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, I offer obeisances, that I may be freed from all debts.
The Lord of the Vedas, Vedanta, and sacrifice, worshipped by Brahma, Shiva, and the other demigods -- to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, I offer obeisances, that I may be freed from all debts.
One who regularly recites this hymn, known as "freedom from debt," at once becomes free from debt, and quickly attains wealth.
About Devata Karya Siddhy-Artham
The celebrated Nrsimha Rna-mocana-stotra, "the hymn for freedom from debt," traditionally ascribed to Vyasadeva and still recited in many Vaishnava households -- each verse repeats the refrain "I bow to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, for freedom from debt," cataloguing his forms and deeds, from bursting out of the assembly-hall pillar to tearing apart the king of the demons and granting Prahlada his boons, before a final verse promises the reciter freedom from debt and swift wealth.
Frequently asked
Who wrote Devata Karya Siddhy-Artham?
Devata Karya Siddhy-Artham was composed by Krsna Dvaipayana Vyasa.
What is the meaning of Devata Karya Siddhy-Artham?
For the fulfillment of the demigods' purpose he appeared from a pillar in the assembly hall -- to Sri Nrisimha, the great hero, I offer obeisances, that I may be freed from all debts.
How many verses does Devata Karya Siddhy-Artham have?
Devata Karya Siddhy-Artham has 9 verses.
Can I download Devata Karya Siddhy-Artham as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Devata Karya Siddhy-Artham — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.