Srimad Narayaneeyam
Narayaneeyam is a celebrated Sanskrit devotional hymn composed by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri in 1586 AD. It condenses the 18,000 verses of the Bhagavata Purana into 1,036 verses, praising Lord Narayana (Vishnu) and his avatars. Bhattathiri wrote it while suffering from severe rheumatism, after praying to transfer the illness from his guru to himself. Composing Narayaneeyam at the Guruvayur temple, he chanted one chapter daily, seeking divine healing. On completing the hundredth chapter, he is said to have been cured by Lord Krishna’s grace.
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- every day
- Average duration
- 9 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2025
Dashakam 020 Rishabha Yogishwara
Dashakam 20 is significant for narrating the story of King Nabhi and the incarnation of Lord Vishnu as Rishabhadeva, who is regarded as a divine sage and a minor incarnation of the Lord. It begins wi…
Dashakam 19 Prachetas & Birth of Daksha
This episode tells us the story of the Prachetas, who are the ten noble sons of Prachinabarhis, a great-grandson of King Prithu. These ten sons perform deep penance by standing in water for ten thous…
Dashakam 18 In the form of Pithru
This episode is significant for narrating the story of King Vena and his son King Prithu. King Vena, a descendant of King Dhruva, was a wicked ruler who neglected the welfare of his kingdom and stopp…
Dashakam 17 Dhruva & His Pennance
This episode signifies the story of Dhruva, the son of King Uttanapada, who through intense devotion and penance attains the grace of Lord Narayana. The chapter describes how Dhruva, feeling neglecte…
Dashakam 16 Incarnation of Narayana
This episode is significant for describing the incarnation of the divine twin brothers Nara and Narayana and the fire sacrifice (yajna) conducted by Daksha Prajapati. It narrates the birth of Nara a…
Dashakam 15 Kapilas Upadesham
This episode is important for presenting the teachings of Sage Kapila to his mother Devahuti, focusing on Bhakti Yoga (the path of devotion) and Sankhya Yoga (philosophical inquiry into the nature of…
Dashakam 14 Incarnation as Kapila
This episode describes the incarnation (avatar) of the sage Kapila, who is considered a minor divine incarnation. This Dashakam narrates the story of Prajapati Kardama, born from Brahma's shadow, who…
Dashakam 13 Slaying of Hiranyaksh and redeeming the World
This episode is significant for describing the slaying of the demon Hiranyaksha by Lord Vishnu's Varaha Avatar. This Dashakam narrates the intense cosmic battle where Hiranyaksha, a powerful demon bo…
Dashakam 12 Lords Appearance as Varaha
The first Avatar, the Varaha Avatar (Boar incarnation) of Lord Vishnu, which is a key divine intervention in the cosmic cycle. This Dashakam narrates the episode where the earth was submerged in wate…
Dashakam 11 Entry of Sanaka into Vaikuntam
Here in this episode, it primarily signifies the birth of the demon brothers Hiranyakashipu and Hiranyaksha, who are important figures in Vaishnava mythology and represent beings born as adversaries …
Dashakam 10 Other Creations
This episode signifies the variety in creation initiated by Lord Brahma, empowered by the grace of Lord Narayana. In this Dashakam, Brahma creates diverse beings: stationary life forms like plants an…
Dashakam 9 Creation of the Universe
This Dashakam of Narayaneeyam primarily signifies the creation of the universe and the role of Lord Brahma in this cosmic process. It describes how Brahma, born from the lotus emerging from Lord Nara…
Dashakam 8 Mahapralayam
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The significance of this dashakam lies in its description of the cosmic deluge (Pralaya) and the subsequent birth of Lord Brahma from the lotus that emerges at the end of the deluge. This Dashakam n…
Dashakam 7 Birth of Hiranyagarbha
We focus on the penance of Lord Brahma and his vision of Vaikuntha, the divine abode of Lord Narayana. It describes how the Supreme Lord manifests as Brahma in Satyaloka, the highest realm, to begin …
Dashakam 6 Lord in Cosmic Form
This episode describes the Virat Purusha, the cosmic form of Lord Narayana. It vividly depicts the entire universe as his divine body—from his feet in the lower realms to his head in the highest spir…
Dashakam 5 Devi Mahima
Focuses on the divine feminine energy, Devi, and her role as the source of all power and knowledge Namaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their help.
Dashakam 4 Ashtanga kaga.
This Dashakam introduces the eight limbs of yoga: Yama (restraints), Niyama (observances), Asana (postures), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), Dharana (concentration), Dh…
Dashakam 3 Brahma Mahima
This episode honors the greatness of Lord Brahma, a key deity in the Hindu trinity, while also highlighting Lord Vishnu’s important role and influence in the process of creation, showing how both div…
Dashakam 2 Form of the Lord
Deals with the creation of the universe and the role of Lord Vishnu as the creator, emphasizing his divine power. Namaskarams and Dhanyavadaha to Smt Savithri Ramesh and Smt Asha Murarka for their h…
Dashakam 1 Glory of the Lord
This episode centers on asking for blessings and inspiration to create the text. It offers praise to the divine and requests protection by using honest and sincere words, emphasizing the power of tru…