Stotras

Sri Dasavatara Stotras

Dasavatara Stotram is a celebrated Stotram composed by Sri Vedanta Desika, glorifying the ten divine incarnations (Dashavatara) of Lord Vishnu. Each verse of this stotram describes one of Vishnu’s ten avatars, highlighting their significance in restoring dharma.

Dasavatharam

Structure of Dasavatara Stotram

  • It consists of ten verses, each dedicated to one of Vishnu’s incarnations.
  • The poetic style is rich with alliterations and metaphors.
  • The Stotram beautifully illustrates how Lord Vishnu manifests in different forms to protect the world and defeat evil.

The Ten Avatars Described in the Stotram

  • 1. Matsya (The Fish) – Rescued the Vedas from the great deluge.
  • 2. Kurma (The Tortoise) – Supported Mount Mandara during the churning of the ocean.
  • 3. Varaha (The Boar) – Lifted Mother Earth from the depths of the cosmic ocean.
  • 4. Narasimha (The Man-Lion) – Destroyed the demon Hiranyakashipu and protected Prahlada.
  • 5. Vamana (The Dwarf) – Measured the universe in three steps, subduing King Bali.
  • 6. Parashurama (The Warrior Sage) – Eliminated corrupt Kshatriya rulers 21 times.
  • 7. Rama (The Ideal King) – Defeated Ravana and established dharma.
  • 8. Balarama (The Plough-bearer) – Guided and protected dharma.
  • 9. Krishna (The Divine Charioteer) – Delivered the Bhagavad Gita and defeated evil.
  • 10. Kalki (The Future Avatar) – Will appear in the future to restore righteousness.

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