Hari Stuti Explained
| Religion: | Hinduism |
| Author: | Adi Shankara |
| Language: | Sanskrit |
| Caption: | Painting of Vishnu with his consorts, Sridevi (Lakshmi) and Bhudevi (Bhumi) |
| Verses: | 44 |
| Hari Stuti |
The Hari Stuti, sometimes rendered the Harimide Stuti,[1] is a Sanskrit hymn written by the Hindu philosopher Adi Shankara. Comprising 44 verses,[2] the work is an ode to the deity Vishnu.[3]
Etymology
Hari is an epithet of Vishnu meaning 'the one who takes away' (sins), and stuti is translated as a hymn.[4]
Description
The Hari Stuti is regarded to have been composed by Adi Shankara during his stay in the Himalayas.[5]
Hymn
The first verse of the hymn extols the attributes of Vishnu:[6] [7]
See also
References
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