जगन्नाथ स्तोत्रम् (नीलाचलनिवासाय) — Word-by-Word Meaning
जगन्नाथ स्तोत्रम् (नीलाचलनिवासाय)
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
नीलाचल (नीले पर्वत) पुरी के भगवान जगन्नाथ की, अपने भाई-बहन बलभद्र व सुभद्रा सहित, शरणागति की प्रिय प्रार्थना — "हे नित्य परमात्मा, नीलाचलवासी, आपको नमस्कार। आप अनाथों के नाथ हैं; जिसका स्वामी जगन्नाथ हो उसे दुःख कैसे? द्रौपदी की रक्षा व गजेन्द्र-मोक्ष में जो शीघ्रता थी, हे करुणामूर्ति, वह अब कहाँ चली गई?"
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Jagannatha stotra
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
Lord Jagannatha — the 'Lord of the Universe', a form of Krishna/Vishnu worshipped with His elder brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra — is enshrined at the great 12th-century temple of Puri in Odisha, called Nilachala or Nilagiri, the Blue Mountain. This stotra of surrender is recited across Odisha and beyond; its verses lovingly remind the Lord of His swift grace to Draupadi and Gajendra and seek that same compassion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Jagannatha Stotram (Nilachala Nivasaya)?▼
It is a short, much-loved Sanskrit hymn of surrender to Lord Jagannatha of Puri, beginning 'Nilachala nivasaya nityaya paramatmane'. It salutes the Lord enshrined at Nilachala (the Blue Mountain, Puri) with Balabhadra and Subhadra, and prays for His protection.
Why does the prayer mention Draupadi and Gajendra?▼
The verse 'Ya tvara Draupadi trane' reminds the Lord of the haste with which He once protected Draupadi's honour and freed Gajendra the elephant from the crocodile — and lovingly asks Him to show the same swift mercy to the devotee now.
When is it best recited?▼
It can be recited daily; it is especially dear on Ekadashi and Thursdays, and during the Puri Rath Yatra and Jagannath festivals, as well as by pilgrims visiting Puri Dham.
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