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This stotram consists of fifty verses and forms the 43rd chapter of
Sri Vishnudharmottara samhita. This is structured in the form of the
answer given by sage Pulastya in reply to a question by sage Dhalbya.
The first two verses form Dhalbyas question and what follows form
Pulastyas answer. Verses 3 and 4 state the benefits of thinking
about the Lord and glory of this stotra. The next eight verses sing
the glory of the Lord.They say that He is the creator of the
universe: He gives liberation to His devotees and there is none to
equal or excel Him. The next eight verses (No.13 to 20) praise the
Lord who took the form of a boar. Verses No.21 to 28 are in praise of
Lord Narasimha.Verses No.29 to 35 are in praise of Lord Vamana - in
His dwarfish form and are followed by one verse each about Hayagriva,
Parasurama, Rama and Krishna. Then follow a verse on the fom of the
Lord to be meditated upon in the morning hours, a verse on His form
for meditation during the noon, a verse for meditation in the
afternoon and one verse for meditation at all times.These are
followed by two verses that give the palasruti or benefit of reciting
this stotra . The next two verses contain an assurance that by
worshipping the Lord one can get all his wishes fulfilled. The next
verse No.47 cites some instances from the puranas to substantiate the
statement. The last three verses mention the greatness of this
stotram.
Great acharyas like Sri Parasara Bhattar and Sri Vedanta Desika had
quoted from this stotram. This fact attests the greatness of the
stotram and lends authrity to it. Devotees may, therefore include
this stotram along with other verses in their daily prayer.

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