Shri Balabhadra Stotram
Devotion, strength, liberation, prosperity, protection
Stotram Shree Baladevasya,
Praagvipaaka Mahaamune.
Vada Maam Kripayaa Saakshaat,
Sarva Siddhi Pradaayakam ॥ 1 ॥
Meaning: Duryodhana said: O Great Sage Pragvipaka! Please compassionately recite to me the Stotra of Lord Baladeva, which directly bestows all divine accomplishments (Siddhis).
॥ Praagvipaaka Uvaacha ॥
Stavaraajam Tu Raamasya,
Vedavyaasa Kritam Shubham.
Sarvasiddhikaram Raajan,
Shrinukavalayadam Nrinaam ॥ 2 ॥
Meaning: Sage Pragvipaka said: O King! Listen attentively to this auspicious king of hymns (Stavaraja) composed by Veda Vyasa. It grants all Siddhis to human beings and bestows liberation (Moksha).
Devaadhideva Bhagavan,
Kaamapaala Namostu Te.
Namonantaaya Sheshaaya,
Saakshaat Raamaaya Te Namah ॥ 3 ॥
Meaning: O God of gods! O Divine Kamapala (fulfiller of desires), salutations unto You. O Ananta, O Shesha, O direct manifestation of Lord Balarama, my humble bows to You.
Dharaadharaaya Poornaaya,
Swadhaamne Sheer Paanaye.
Sahasrashirase Nityam,
Namah Sankarshanaaya Te ॥ 4 ॥
Meaning: Salutations eternally to You, O Sankarshana, who holds the earth, who is complete and perfect, resting in His own divine abode, wielding the plough, and possessing a thousand heads.
Revateeramana Tvam Vai,
Baladevo Chyutaagrajah.
Halaayudhah Pralambhaaghnah,
Paahi Maam Purushottamah ॥ 5 ॥
Meaning: O beloved of Revati! You are Baladeva, the elder brother of Achyuta (Krishna), wielding the plough as Your weapon, the slayer of Pralambasura. O Supreme Being (Purushottama), protect me!
Balaaya Balabhadraaya,
Taalaankaaya Namonamah.
Neelaambaraaya Gauraaya,
Rauhineyaaya Te Namah ॥ 6 ॥
Meaning: Salutations again and again to You who are strength personified, Balabhadra, marked by the palm tree crest, clad in blue robes, fair-complexioned, and the son of Rohini.
Dhenukaarih Mushtikaarih,
Kootaarih Valvalaantakah.
Rukmaarih Koopakarnaarih,
Kumbhaandaari Stvameva Hi ॥ 7 ॥
Meaning: You alone are the slayer and enemy of Dhenukasura, Mushtika, Koota, Valvala, Rukmi, Koopakarna, and Kumbhanda.
Kaalindee Bhedanositvam,
Hastinaapura Karshakah.
Dvividhaariryaadavendro,
Brajamandala Mandalah ॥ 8 ॥
Meaning: You diverted the course of Yamuna (Kalindi), dragged Hastinapur with Your plough, vanquished the demon monkey Dvividha, rule as the king of Yadavas, and adorn the land of Braja.
Kamsa Bhraatri Prahantaasi,
Teertha Yaatraa Karah Prabhuh.
Duryodhana Guruh Saakshaat,
Paahi Paahi Prabho Jagat ॥ 9 ॥
Meaning: You destroyed the brothers of Kamsa, undertook sacred pilgrimages, and served as the direct teacher of Duryodhana in mace fighting. O Lord, protect the universe!
Jaya Jayaachyuta Deva Paraatparah,
Swayamananta Diganta Gata Shrute.
Sura Muneendra Phaneendravaraaya Te,
Mushaline Valine Haline Namah ॥ 10 ॥
Meaning: Victory, victory to You, O unshakeable Lord, higher than the highest! Your fame extends across all directions. Salutations to You who are worshipped by gods, sages, and Sheshanaga, wielding the mace and plough, full of supreme strength.
Iha Pathet Satatam Stavanam Tu Yah,
Sa Tu Hareh Padamaavrajet Param.
Jagati Sarvabalam Tvarimardanam,
Bhavati Tasya Janam Swajanam Dhanam ॥ 11 ॥
Meaning: Whoever constantly recites this hymn attains the supreme abode of Lord Hari. In this world, they gain ultimate strength, victory over enemies, loving kinfolk, and abundant wealth.
॥ Iti Shree Valabhadra Stavaraajah Sampoornam ॥
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About Shri Balabhadra Stotram
Lord Balarama, the elder brother of Lord Krishna and the incarnation of Sheshanaga, is the supreme embodiment of physical strength, righteousness, and devotion. "Shri Balabhadra Stotram" (also known as Valabhadra Stavaraja) was composed by Sage Veda Vyasa and transmitted through a conversation between Duryodhana and Sage Pragvipaka. Reciting this sacred Stotra fulfills all desires and grants spiritual liberation.
Detailed Breakdown & Spiritual Significance:
1. Duryodhana's Query (Verse 1): Duryodhana requests Sage Pragvipaka to reveal the divine Stotra of Lord Baladeva that bestows all spiritual and worldly accomplishmnets.
2. Sage Pragvipaka's Response (Verse 2): Sage Pragvipaka reveals this auspicious Stavaraja composed by Sage Veda Vyasa, which bestows all Siddhis and ultimate liberation (Moksha).
3. Glorification of Divine Names (Verses 3-6): Adoration to Lord Balarama as Kamapala, Sheshanaga, Sankarshana, the bearer of the plough, consort of Revati, fair-complexioned, clad in blue, and son of Rohini.
4. Destroyer of Evil Forces (Verses 7-9): Salutations to the conqueror of demons like Dhenuka, Mushtika, Pralamba, and Dwividha, who diverted River Yamuna, dragged Hastinapur, and served as the teacher of Duryodhana.
5. Victory & Supreme Refuge (Verse 10): Exaltation of Lord Balarama as the supreme being worshipped by gods, sages, and serpents.
6. Phalashruti / Fruit of Recitation (Verse 11): Regular recitation grants the supreme feet of Hari, destroys enemies, and blesses the devotee with strength, family well-being, and wealth.
