Srimad Narayaneeyam

Dashakam 100 of Narayaneeyam is the grand culmination of the entire work, offering a vivid, detailed, and sublime description of Lord Narayana from head to foot. This concluding Dasakam captures the …

Dashakam 99 of Narayaneeyam is a powerful hymn in praise of the Lord's glory, incorporating the mantras of the Rig Veda. It extols the supreme energy, majesty, and omnipresence of Lord Vishnu as the …

Dashakam 98 of Narayaneeyam is titled "Nishkala Brahma," which means the attribute-less, formless Supreme Brahman. This Dasakam focuses on meditating upon the Supreme Being who is the substratum of t…

The story of Markandeya as presented in Narayaneeyam, particularly in Dasakam 97, highlights the supreme devotion of the sage Markandeya and his intimate relationship with Lord Narayana. Markandeya w…

Dashakam 96 of Narayaneeyam highlights the integration and importance of the three classical paths to the divine: Gnana (knowledge), Bhakti (devotion), and Karma (action). It explains that these thre…

Dashakam 95 of Narayaneeyam focuses on the method and significance of meditation (Dhyana Yoga) on the Lord. It begins by describing the Lord as the origin of the universe, initially manifesting in th…

The "Generation of Wisdom" in Narayaneeyam is beautifully explained in Dasakam 94. This chapter describes how a wise person attains philosophical wisdom through the grace of a great Guru and by perfo…

Dashakam 93 of Narayaneeyam is significant as it presents the concept of the "24 Gurus" (twenty-four teachers) through whom the humble devotee learns valuable spiritual lessons. This Dasakam emphasiz…

Dasakam 92 of Narayaneeyam highlights the integration of devotion (bhakti) with action (karma). It teaches that all prescribed actions and rituals mentioned in the Vedas should be performed with a mi…

Dashakam 91 of Narayaneeyam emphasizes the greatness and supremacy of devotion (bhakti) to God as the ultimate and surest method to attain Him and realize liberation (moksha). It teaches that surrend…

Narayaneeyam richly details the greatness of Lord Vishnu through its devotional verses, especially emphasizing His supreme and all-encompassing nature as the source and sustainer of the universe. It …

The story of Krishna and Vrukasura is referenced in Narayaneeyam, though the detailed episode is less prominently highlighted compared to other demons. Vrukasura was a demon who caused havoc and terr…

Santana Gopalan, featured in Dasakam 88 of Narayaneeyam, refers to a heartfelt episode involving the sorrow of a Brahmin couple who repeatedly lost their children shortly after birth. This poignant s…

The story of Krishna and Kuchela (also known as Sudama) is narrated beautifully in Dasakam 87 of Narayaneeyam. Kuchela was a poor Brahmin and childhood friend of Krishna who studied with him under th…

In Narayaneeyam, the story of the killing of Sala and others is found in Dasakam 86. Sala was a king who had obtained magical powers through severe penance and was an enemy to Lord Krishna and the Ya…

In Narayaneeyam, specifically in Dasakam 85, the story of Shishupala is vividly narrated. During the Rajasuya Yagna conducted by Yudhishthira, it was decided on the advice of Sahadeva that Lord Krish…

The story of Samanthakapanchaka in Narayaneeyam is elaborately described in Dasakam 84. It describes a sacred place called Samanthakapanchaka, a pilgrimage spot where Lord Krishna went along with the…

Poundrika Vadam, also called Paundraka Vadh, is described in Narayaneeyam Dasakam 83. In this section, Paundraka was a king who foolishly considered himself as Vasudeva (Krishna) due to flattery by h…

The war with Banasura is vividly described in Dasakam 82 of the Narayaneeyam. Banasura, the thousand-armed demon and a great devotee of Lord Shiva, is the son of Mahabali. His daughter Usha falls in …

Dashakam 81 of Narayaneeyam is significant as it describes several important events in the life of Lord Krishna, focusing on his marriages, heroic deeds, and divine interventions. In this Dashakam, K…