‘Om Namo Narayanaya’ - Ashtakshara Manthra Mahathmyam - Sri Narasimha Puranam – Lyrics and meanings

|| Jai Sriman Narayana ||

Sri Shuka speaks “ Oh! Pitha, kindly narrate the highly propitious hymns of Lord Vishnu which could eradicate all the miseries and sorrows of the worldly existence.”

Sri Vedavyasa speaks “Oh! Dhvija,Ashtakshara Manthra is highly auspicious among the sacred hymns, whoever recites or listens to it would be relieved from all kinds of miseries and sorrows of the wordly existence,  it removes the worldly bondages of the worshiper, Oh! Dhvija, it should be recited with utmost faith and devotion meditating upon supreme Lord Vishnu who is wielded in Shankha and Chakra, on the lotus like place in the middle of eyebrows,  Ashtakshara manthra can  be recited in a place of utter silence, or in the shrine of Lord Vishnu or inside the water with intense faith, Ashtakshara Manthra symbolizes Lord Narayana, it  has Gayathri as Chandhass, Paramathma is Lord Narayana, Omkaram represents white as well as dark blue, Nakaram represents crimson color, Rakaram represents the color of vermilion, Yakaram represents yellow, Nnakaram represents fire, Yakara represents various colors.  The sacred hymns of  Ashtakshara  ‘Om Namo Narayana’ is capable to fulfil all the desires of the worshiper, righteous who yearns for Moksha would attain the same, it represents highly auspicious Pranava in sacred Veda, supreme Lord Vishnu symbolizes wealth, he eradicates all the sins of the worshiper, Ashtakshara is highly propitious among the sacred hymns, hence it should be recited always. Whoever recites or listens to it during the hours of dusk would get relieved from all the sins, recitation of this highly propitious hymn is equivalent to penance, it provides Moksha as well as heaven to worshiper, it is the essence of Veda, it is highly confidential as well, it is highly auspicious hymn beloved of Lord Vishnu as well as the devotees of Lord Vishnu, therefore it should be recited always. Oh! Vipra, whoever recites or listens to this sacred hymn after abultions would be relieved from sins, it should be recited while performing charity, fire sacrifices, while travelling and meditation.  It should be recited before initiating any deeds; it should be recited thousands of times after abulation.  Oh! Dhvijoththama, whoever recites or listens to the Ashtakshara on each  Dhvadhashi for hundred of times after abulation and following austerities, veneraton of supreme Lord with fresh alluring flowers of various fragrances would attain the supreme abode of Lord Narayana, worshiper would be freed from extreme perils, and this auspicious hmyn should be recited with utmost devotion always.  Whoever reads or listens to it for lakshs of times of Prathama will attain Athmashuddhi/purity, Dhvitheeya will attain Swargaloka, Chathurtha will attain nearness to Lord Hari, Panchama will attain supreme wisdom and knowledge, Shashti will attain eternal presence of Lord Vishnu on their intellect, Sapthama will attain the appearance of Lord Vishnu, Ashtamam will attain the state of Nirvana, Oh! Dhvijoththama,  it is always approprite to follow the duties and responsibilities of Swadharma.  The Ashtakshara Manthra provides all kinds of Siddhis to worshiper, it removes nightmares, fears from Asura, Pishacha, Uraga and Bhramarakshas, fears from serpents, thieves, and wicked people, whoever reads or listens to it will remain devotee of Lord Vishnu.  Ashtaksharamanthra removes the fear of death, it is highly propitious among the hymns, it represents supreme Lord Narayana, it is highly confidential, it is not perceivable through senses, it provides long life, wealth, virtuous offspring, possession of cattle, knowledge and fame to the worshiper, whoever recites this sacred Ashtakshara would attain Dharma, Arththa, Kama, and Moksha, it is prescribed in the Veda itself.  It provides all kinds of supernatural powers to the worshiper, it provides liberation from repeated births and supreme abode of Lord Vishnu to person who is nearing to death, it eradicates toxic poisons like miseries and sorrows of worldly existence, it should be listen with intense devotion and faith, I have narrated the splendor of highly auspicious hymns of Ashtakshara, Oh! Puthra, Oh! Shishya, listen to me carefully, there is no hymn superior to this, I shall promise to you repeatedly that Lord Keshava is superior to Veda and Shashtra, after conferring thoroughly into all sacred scriptures, I shall affirm to contemplate upon Lord Narayana always, Oh! Shishya, I have got the fortune to narrate the splendor of Janardhana to you, Ashtakshara Manthra eradicates all kinds of miseries and sorrows of the worshiper, Oh! Puthra,  Oh! Mahabuddhe/highly intelligent, therefore recite this glorious hymn to attain all kinds of Siddhis.”  The above are the describtion of the splendor of Ashtaksharamanthra by Maharishi Vedavyasa should be recited thrice/dawn, noon and dusk; it protects everyone from the fear of unfathomble ocean like Samsara.

Sri Shuka Uvacha –

 Kim Japan Muchyathe Thatha  Sathatham  Vishnu Thathpara: | Samsara Dhukhath  Sarvesham  Hithaya  Vadha Mey Pitha: ||

Vyasa Uvacha –

Ashtaksharam Pravakshyami Manthranam Manthram Uththamam | Yam Japan  Muchyathe  Marthyo Janma Samsara Bandhanath ||

Hrith Pundareeka Madhyastham  Shankha Chakra Gadhadharam | Yekagramanasa  Dhyathva  Vishnum Kuryajapam Dhvija: ||

Yekanthe  Nirjanasthane  Vishnuvagre  Va Jalanthike | Japeth Ashtakshara Manthram Chiththe  Vishnum Nidhaya Vai ||

Ashtaksharasya  Manthrasya  Rishir Narayana: Swayam | Chandhashcha  Dhevi Gayathri Paramathma  Cha Devatha ||

Shuklavarnnam  Cha Omkaram Nakaram  Rakthamuchyathe | Mokaram Varannatha: Krishnam Nakaram Rakthamuchyathe ||

Rakaram Kumkumabham Thu Yakaram Peethamuchyathe | Nakaramajjanabham Thu Yakaram Bahuvarnnakam ||

Om Namo Narayanayethi Manthra: Sarvarththa Sadhaka: | Bhakthanam Japatham Thatha  Swargamokshaphalapradha: |Vedhanam Pranavenaisha Siddho Manthra : Sanathana: ||

Sarvapapahara: Sriman Sarvamanthreshu Choththama; | Yenamashtaksharam Manthram  Japen Narayanam Smarath ||

Sandhyavasane Sathatham Sarvapapai: Pramuchyathe | Yesha Yeva  Paro Manthra  Yesha Yeva  Param Thapa: ||

Yesha Yeva  Paro Moksha  Yesha Swarga  Udhahritha: | Sarva Vedarahasyebhya:  Sara Yesha  Samridhritha: ||

Vishnuna  Vaishnavanam Hi Hithaya  Manujam Pura | Yevam Jjvathva  Thatha  Vipro Hyashtaksharamimam Smareth ||

Snathva  Shuchi: Shuchau Dheshe  Japeth PapaVishuddhaye | Jape  Dhane Cha  Home  Cha Gamane  Dhyanaparvasu ||

Japeth Narayanamanthram Karmapoorve  Pare Thadha | Japeth Sahasram Niyutham Shuchir Bhoothva  Samahitha: ||

Masi Masi Thu Dhvadhashyam Vishnubhaktho Dhvijoththama: | Snathva  Shuchir  Japedhyasthu Namo Narayana Shatham ||

Sa Gaccheth  Param Devam Narayanam Anamayam | Gandha Pushpadhibhir Vishnumanenaradhya Yo Japeth ||

Mahapathaka Yukthoapi Muchyathe Na Athra Samshaya: | Hridhi Krithva  Harim Devam Manthramenam Thu Yo Japeth ||

Sarvapapa Vishuddhathma  Sa Gaccheth  Paramam Gathim |Prathamena Thu Lakshena  Athmashuddhir Bhavishyathi ||

Dhvitheeyena  Thu Lakshena  Manusiddhi Avapnuyath | Thritheeyena Thu Lakshena  Swargalokam Avapnuyath ||

Chathurthena Thu Lakshena  Hare: Sameepyam Avapnuyath | Panchamena Thu Lakshena  Nirmalam Jjanamapnuyath ||

Thadha Shashtena  Lakshena  Bhavedh Vishnausthira Mathi: | Sapthamena Thu Lakshena  Swaroopam Prathipadhyathe ||

Ashtamena Thu Lakshena  Nirvanamadhigacchithi | Swa Swadharma Samayuktho Japam Kuryath Dhvijoththama: ||

Yethath Siddhikaram Manthram Ashtaksharamathadhritha: | Dhusvapna Sura Paishacha  Uraga  Bhramarakshasa: ||

Japinam Nopasarpanthi Chaura Kshudhradhayasthadha | Yekagramanasa Vyagro Vishnubhaktho Dhridavritha: ||

Japen Narayanamanthram Manthramethan Mrithyubhayapaham | Manthranam Paramo Manthro  Devathanam Cha Dhaivatham ||

Guhyanam Paramam Guhyam  Omkaradhyaksharashtakam | Ayushyam Dhanam Puthramshcha  Pashoon Vidhyam Mahadhyasha: ||

Dharma Arththa Kama Mokshashcha  Labathe Cha Japen Nara: | Yethath Sathyam Cha Dharmam Cha  Veda Shruthi Nidharshanath ||

Yethath Siddhikaram Nrinam  Manthraroopam Na Samshaya: | Rishaya: Pitharo Deva; Siddhasthvasura Raksha; ||

Yetha Deva  Param Japthva  Param Siddhimitho  Gatha: | JJathva  Yasthvathmana:  Kalam Shashthranthara Vidhanatha: | Anthakale Japennathi Thadhvishno: Paramam Padham ||

Narayana Nama Ithyameva Sathyam Samsara Ghoravisha  Samharanaya Manthra: | Shrunvanthu Bhavyamathayo Mudhithasthvaraga  Ucchaistharamupadhishamyaha Moodhvabahu||

Bhoothordhva Bahuradhyaham Sathyapoorvam Bhraveeyaham | Hey Puthra Shishya: Shrunutha  Na Manthroashtakshrath Para: ||

Sathyam Sathyam Puna: Sathyam Uthkshipya Bhujamuchyathe | Vedath Shashthram Param Nasthi Na Deva: Keshavath Para: ||

Alochya Sarvashashthrani Vicharya  Cha Puna: Puna: | Idhamekam Su Nishpannam Dhyeyo Narayana : Sadha ||

Ithyethath Sakalam Proktham Shishyanam Thava Punyadham | Kadhashcha  Vividha: Proktha  Maya Bhaja Janardhanam ||

Ashtaksharam Imam Manthram  Sarvadhukha Vinashanam | Japa Puthra  Mahabuddhe  Yadhi Siddhimabheepsasi ||

Idham Sthavam Vyasamukhaththu Nissritham  Samdhyathraye  Ye Purusha: Padanthi | They  Dhautha Pandurapada  Iva Rajahamsa:  Samsarasagaramapetha  Bhayastharanthi ||

|| Ithi Sri  Narasimhapurane  Ashtakshra Mahathmyam Nama  Sapthadhashoadhyaya: ||

 || Jai Sriman Narayana ||