Dadhi Vamana Stotram: Chanting the Hymn for Grace and Blessings of Lord Vamana

Sanskrit / Hindi	Translation	Meaning
हेमाद्रिशिखराकारं शुद्धस्फटिकसन्निभम् । पूर्णचन्द्रनिभं देवं द्विभुजं वामनं स्मरेत् ॥१॥	Hemadri shikarakaram Shudha spatika sannibham Poorna chandra nibhanam Devam dwibujam Vamanam smareth || 1 ||	I meditate on Vamana with two hands, Who has the form of the peak of golden mountain, who resembles a pure crystal, And who has a face like the full moon.
पद्मासनस्थं देवेशं चन्द्रमण्डलमध्यगम्। ज्वलत्कालानलप्रख्यं तडित्कॊटिसमप्रभम् ॥२॥	Padmasanatham devesham Chandra mandala madhyagam Jwalath kalanala prakhyam Tadith koti samaprabham || 2 ||	The king of devas sits on a lotus pose , He is in the middle of galaxy of moons. He is similar to the killing fire, And has the light of billions of Lightning flare
सुर्यकॊटिप्रतीकाशं चन्द्रकोटिसुशीतलम्। चन्द्रमण्डलमध्यस्थं विष्णुमव्ययमच्युतम् ॥३॥	Soorya koti prathikaasam Chandra koti susheethalam Chandra mandala madhyastham Vishnu mavyaya machutham || 3 ||	He is as shining as billions of suns. And is pleasantly cool as billions of moons. He is the middle of the galaxy of moons, He is Achyutha , the protecting Vishnu.
श्रीवत्सकौस्तुभोरस्कं दिव्यरत्नविभूषितम्। पीतांबरमुदाराङ्गं वनमालाविभूषितम् ॥४॥	Srivathsa kousthuboraskam Divya rathna vibhooshitham Peethambaradaram devam Vana maalaa vibhooshitham || 4 ||	He wears the Kousthubha and Srivathsa gems, He is decorated by divine gems , He is the God who wears yellow silk, And is decorated with forest garlands.
सुन्दरं पुण्डरीकाक्षं किरीटेन विराजितम्। षोडशस्त्रीयुतं संयगप्सरोगणसेवितम्॥५॥	Sundaram pundarikaaksham Kireetena Virajitham Shodasa sthree pariyutham Samyag apsara gana sevitham || 5 ||	He is Pretty, having a lotus like eye, Decorated by a crown, Surrounded by sixteen ladies, And is served by all the apasara maidens.
ऋग्यजुस्सामाथर्वाद्यैः गीयमानं जनार्दनम्। चतुर्मुखाद्यैः देवेशैः स्तोत्राराधनतत्परैः ॥६॥	Rig-yajus-sāmātharvādyaiḥ Gīyamānaṁ Janārdanam. Chaturmukhādyaiḥ Deveṣaiḥ Stotrārādhanatatparaiḥ.|| 6 ||	Rig, Yajur , Sama and Atharvana Vedas.He is praised everywhere, By saints like Sanaka and many others, He is the Janardhana, who is praised by
सनकाद्यैः मुनिगणैः स्तूयमानमहर्निशम्। त्रियंबको महादेवो नृत्यते यस्य सन्निधौ॥७॥	Sanakādyaiḥ munigaṇaiḥ stūyamāna maharṇiśam. Triyambako mahādevo nṛtyate yasya sannidhau.|| 7 ||	Brahma and all other devas, Are busy with praying and worshiping him, And Shiva The Great God of Tryambaka, Dances before him.
दधिमिश्रान्नकवलं रुक्मपात्रं च दक्षिणे। करे तु चिन्तयेद्वामे पीयूषममलं सुधीः ॥८॥	Dadhi misranna kavalam Rukma pathram cha dakshine Kare thu chinthaye dhavaamay Peeyusham amalam sudhi || 8 ||	A handful of rice mixed with curd(Yoghurt). Placed in a golden vessel along with monetary gift, If taken in the hand and offered to the left hand , Is equivalent to offering of pure nectar to the holy man.
साधकानाम् प्रयच्छन्तं अन्नपानमनुत्तमम्। ब्राह्मे मुहूर्तेचोत्थाय ध्यायेद्देवमधोक्षजम् ॥९॥	Sadhakaanaam prayaschantham anna panam anuthamam Brahme muhurthe Choddhaya Dhyayed deva madokshajam || 9 ||	Meditate upon the Lord Adhokshaja, Rising at the auspicious moment in Brahma muhurta, Offering the best food and drink To the practitioners
अतिसुविमलगात्रं रुक्मपात्रस्थमन्नम् सुललितदधिभाण्डं पाणिना दक्षिणेन । कलशममृतपूर्णं वामहस्ते दधानं तरति सकलदुःखान् वामनं भावयेद्यः ॥१०॥	Athi suvimala gathram rukmapathrastamannam Sulalitha Dhadhi bhandam paninaa dakshinena Kalasam amruthapoornam Vaama hasthe dadhaanam Tharathi sakala dukhaan Vamanam Bhavadeya || 10 ||	“One who contemplates upon Vamana, Having an extremely radiant form, placed in a golden vessel, Holding a gracefully curved pot of yogurt in His right hand, Filled with the nectar of immortality in His left hand, He crosses over all sorrows.
क्षीरमन्नमन्नदाता लभेदन्नाद एव च। पुरस्तादन्नमाप्नोति पुनरावर्तिवर्जितम् ॥११॥	Kṣīramannamannadātā Labhedannāda eva cha. Purastādannamāpnoti Punarāvartivarjitam.|| 11 ||	The giver of milk, food, and nourishment, One obtains food and sustenance indeed. One attains food from the front, Without any return or repetition.
आयुरारोग्यमैश्वर्यं लभते चान्नसंपदः। इदं स्तोत्रं पठेद्यस्तु प्रातःकाले द्विजोत्तमः ॥१२॥	Ayurārogyamaiśvaryam Labhate chānnasaṁpadaḥ. Idaṁ stotraṁ paṭhedyastu Prātāhkāle dvijottamaḥ.	One attains longevity, health, and prosperity, As well as the wealth of food. One who is a distinguished twice-born, Should recite this hymn in the morning.
अक्लेशादन्नसिध्यर्थं ज्ञानसिध्यर्थमेव च। अभ्रश्यामः शुद्धयज्ञोपवीती सत्कौपीनः पीतकृष्णाजिनश्रीः छ्त्री दण्डी पुण्डरीकायताक्षः पायाद्देवो वामनो ब्रह्मचारी ॥१३॥	Akleśādannasidhyartham jñānasidhyarameva cha. Abhrashyāmaḥ śuddhayajñopavītī satkaupīnaḥ pītakṛṣṇājinśrīḥ Chhatrī daṇḍī puṇḍarīkāyatākṣaḥ pāyāddevo vāmano brahmachārī.	For the attainment of undisturbed mind and food, And for the attainment of knowledge, I wear a clean sacred thread, a pure loincloth, a yellowish-black antelope skin, I carry an umbrella, a staff, and have lotus-like eyes, May the divine Vamana, the celibate, protect me.
अजिनदण्डकमण्डलुमेखलारुचिर पावनवामनमूर्तये। मितजगत्त्रितयाय जितारये निगमवाक्पटवे वटवे नमः॥१४॥	Ajina danda kamandalu mekhalaa ruchira Pavana Vamana Moorthaye Mitha jagat trithayaaya jithaaraye Nigama Vak pathaye Vatave Nama || 14 ||	Salutations to Vamana, whose form is adorned with the antelope skin, staff, water pot, and waistband, Who is the purifier, the embodiment of Vamana, The conqueror of the three worlds, The one who has a deceptive appearance of the scriptures, the guardian of the Vedas.
श्रीभूमिसहितं दिव्यं मुक्तामणिविभूषितम्। नमामि वामनं विष्णुं भुक्तिमुक्तिफलप्रदम् ॥१५॥	Sri bhoomi sahitham divyam Mukthaa hara vibhooshitham Nammami vamanam thwam Bhukthi mukthi vara pradam ||15|	I bow to Lord Vamana, the divine form, Adorned with jewels and gems, The bestower of material prosperity and liberation.
वामनो बुद्धिदाता च द्रव्यस्थो वामनः स्मृतः। वामनस्तारकोभाभ्यां वामनाय नमो नमः ॥१६॥	Vamano budhi dathaa cha dravayastho vamana smrutha Vamana stharakobhabyaam Vamanaaya namo nama || 15 ||	Salutations to Vamana, the giver of intellect and wealth, Remembered as the abode of wealth, Who liberates beings from worldly bondage, Repeatedly offering salutations to Lord Vamana.

Benefits of Dadhi Vamana Stotram:

Invocation of Lord Vamana: The stotram serves as an invocation to Lord Vamana, the fifth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. By reciting the stotram, devotees can establish a connection with Lord Vamana and seek His divine grace and blessings.

Longevity and Well-being: The stotram is said to bring blessings of longevity, health, and overall well-being. By reciting the hymn with faith and devotion, one may attain mental well-being, leading to a balanced and harmonious life.

Removal of Obstacles: The stotram aids in removing obstacles and difficulties from the life of the devotee. By seeking the intervention of Lord Vamana through the hymn, devotees can overcome challenges and hurdles on their spiritual path and in their day-to-day lives.

Devotional Practice: Chanting the “Dadhi Vamana Stotram” is a devotional practice that fosters a deep sense of devotion and reverence towards Lord Vamana. It allows devotees to express their love and devotion, strengthening their spiritual connection with the deity.

Grace and Blessings: Through regular recitation of the stotram, devotees can seek the grace and blessings of Lord Vamana. It is believed that the hymn appeals to the divine qualities of Lord Vamana, which can bestow various benefits upon the practitioner.