Significance
The Archavatar Stotra was composed by Yogiraj Sadguru Shree Gopalanand Swami at the behest of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan. The concluding verses of the stotra explain its profound significance (mahima), stating that whoever recites it once at the end of their morning puja, or once every Poonam (full moon) at Vadtal, will have all their desires fulfilled.
Furthermore, reciting this stotra is considered equivalent to performing all nine types of bhakti (Navda Bhakti), leading to happiness both on Earth and in Akshardham. It is said that reciting this stotra eleven times daily will relieve debt, suffering, poverty, disease, sorrow, fear, and hostility, while bringing prosperity and the four Purusharthas: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation).
Hari Om Asya Shree Sarvopari, Shree Archavatar Stotra Mantrasya
Declaration of the stotra to be recited
| Gopalandrushi Anushtup Chaand |
Written by Gopalanand Swami in the ‘Anushtup’ meter
Akshardhamadhipati Shree Haridevta
Parabrahm bhakti dharmatmaja iti bijam
The ‘Seed’ of this stotra is the Supreme Lord, the son of Bhakti and Dharma.
Shad aishwarya sampann: Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan iti Shakti
The ‘Power’ behind this stotra is Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Himself, who possesses the six infinite fortunes (unlimited wisdom, strength, fame, wealth, beauty, and detachment)
Bhukti mukti pradayak paramatma Shree Harikrishna iti Kilkam
The ‘Key’ that unlocks the benefits of this stotra is the Supreme Lord, Shree Harikrishna Maharaj, who is the giver of both worldly happiness and ultimate liberation (moksha).
Mam Sakshat Bhagvati Shree Haro asadharan premwarupa
Sangarpara bhakti praptyarthe sarvo padra vashman purvak
Sakal Manorath siddhyarthe jape viniyog
I am reciting this stotra for one reason: to develop a deep, extraordinary, and divine love for Bhagwan. I pray that through this stotra, all of my life’s obstacles are cleared, and my heart’s purest desires are fulfilled.
Aksharādhipatim divyam shadaishwarya samanvitam
Vandeham sweshta devam tam Swaminarayanam Prabhum || 1 ||
I bow to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, the divine Lord of Akshardham, who possesses the six absolute fortunes (infinite power, fame, wealth, wisdom, beauty, and detachment). || 1 ||
Akshare Dhāmni sadvrushe sthitam cha Hari Mandape
Vandeham sādhu samyuktam pratyaksham purushottamam || 2 ||
I bow to the manifest Purushottam, who resides in the divine Akshardham and the Hari Mandap, surrounded by his holy saints || 2 ||
Chintā Santāpahru nityam Harikrishna Padām bujam
Vandeham Tat taribhutam bhavārnave sukhapradam || 3 ||
I bow to the lotus feet of Harikrishna Maharaj, who destroys all of our worries and miseries. He acts like a sturdy boat that safely carries us across the turbulent ocean of worldly life towards eternal bliss. || 3 ||
Dharma Bhakti Vasudevam Bhakta Doshni vārkam
Vandeham dukh hartāram vidhya shakti yashāh pradam || 4 ||
I bow to the son of Dharma and Bhakti, the remover of his devotees’ flaws and sorrows. He is the giver of true knowledge, inner strength, and honorable success. || 4 ||
Shree Kāntam Dwārika Dheesham Laxminarayanam tathā
Vandeham Sweshta dātāram desh vruttālay sthitam || 5 ||
I bow to the Goddess Laxmi and the King of Dwarka (Laxminarayan Dev), the giver of our heart’s desires, who resides beautifully in the mandir of this holy land (Vadtal) || 5 ||
Uddhava gyān dātāram dharma bhakti varpradam
Vandeham rādhikā yuktam vrundāvan vihārinam || 6 ||
I bow to the giver of the knowledge once shared with Uddhavji and the protector of Dharma and Bhakti. He is the one who roams Vrindavan alongside Radhikaji || 6 ||
Sarvāvatār Dhartārām bhukti mukti pradāyakam
Vandeham swestha devam tam harikrishnā manoharam || 7 ||
I bow to the charming Harikrishna Maharaj, the source of all divine incarnations, who provides both worldly prosperity and ultimate liberation. || 7 ||
Utsave rājate nitya mutsav ānanda dāyakam
Vandeham Shree Harikrishnam Bāl mukund samyutam || 8 ||
I bow to Harikrishna and Bal-Mukund (Vasudev Narayan), who shine brilliantly during festivals and bring immense joy to all who celebrate them. || 8 ||
Tretayām bharatam dadhyāt dwāpare chodhavam tathā
Vandeham pādukām nityam kalau vruttapure sthitam || 9 ||
I bow to the holy footprints (Paduka) of the Lord, who manifested in the Tretayug, in the Dwaparyug, and who now stays here in Vadtal during Kaliyug. || 9 ||
Shayanam Shukh Shayāyam karoti-vai sukha-pradam
Vandeham Shree Maharajam Sukh Sagar Mavya-yam || 10 ||
I bow to Shreeji Maharaj, the infinite Ocean of Happiness, who rests on a beautiful bed to grant peace and joy to his followers || 10 ||
Satyavrat mrushinam cha rakshārth dhrut-vigrāham
Vandeham matsya devam tam hari hasta prathishtitam || 11 ||
I bow to Matsya Dev (Fish incarnation) , who took form to protect the sage Satyavrat; this deity was personally consecrated by the hands of Shree Hari. || 11 ||
Lok kalyān kartāram swapatni pruthavi-yutam
Vandeham shree varāham cha hari hasta prathishtitam || 12 ||
I bow to Varah Dev (Boar incarnation) , who protects the Earth and works for the welfare of the world; this deity was personally consecrated by the hands of Shree Hari. || 12 ||
Bhakt prahlād rakshārth dhrutarupam aloukikam
Vandeham shree nrusinham cha hari hasta prathishtitam || 13 ||
I bow to Nrusinh (half man, half lion incarnation), who took a divine form to protect his devotee Prahlad; this deity was personally consecrated by the hands of Shree Hari. || 13 ||
Shesh Nārāyanam devam prāpyam cha brahm vidhyāyā
Vandeham Laxmi samyuktam hari hasta prathishtitam || 14 ||
I bow to Shesh-Narayan, the Lord attainable through spiritual wisdom, seen here with Laxmiji; this deity was personally consecrated by the hands of Shree Hari. || 14 ||
Laxayojan vistāram sāgare dhruti vigraham
Vandeham kurmadevam tam hari hasta prathishtitam || 15 ||
I bow to Kurma Dev (Tortoise incarnation), whose massive form supported the world during Samudra Manthan; this deity was personally consecrated by the hands of Shree Hari. || 15 ||
Sarva dārogya dātaram sarvalok prakāsh-kam
Vandeham suryadevam tam hari hasta prathishtitam || 16 ||
I bow to Surya Dev (Sun God), the giver of health and the light of all worlds; this deity was personally consecrated by the hands of Shree Hari. || 16 ||
Pārvati mank māropya vruttapure virājate
Vandeham shree mahadevam hari hasta prathishtitam || 17 ||
I bow to Lord Mahadev (Shiv), who sits here in Vadtal with Parvatiji; this deity was personally consecrated by the hands of Shree Hari. || 17 ||
Sarva mangal kartāram sarva vigna vināshakam
Vandeham gananātham cha hari hasta prathishtitam || 18 ||
I bow to Ganesh (Gananath), the creator of all things auspicious and the remover of every obstacle; this deity was personally consecrated by the hands of Shree Hari. || 18 ||
Bhakta sankat hartāram dāsya bhakti vidhāyakam
Vandeham shree kapindram tam hari hasta prathishtitam || 19 ||
I bow to Hanuman (Kapindra), the destroyer of his devotees’ troubles and the master of selfless service; this deity was personally consecrated by the hands of Shree Hari. || 19 ||
Harihridaya-shakāshan bhagvad murti sadrushān
Vandeham sadhu varyāstān mumukshun bhava-tārakān || 20 ||
I bow to the great Saints, whose hearts are the home of God. They are like God’s living presence on earth, helping seekers cross the ocean of life. || 20 ||
Dharmavanshe samutpanan dharma pithe niyojitān
Vandeham param ācharyān purva punya vibhushitān || 21 ||
I bow to the great Acharyas, born into the family of Dharmadev and appointed to the seat of leadership through their immense merits. || 21 ||
Rājante sarva tirthāni yatra cha sarva devatā
Vandeham tirthrājam tat dhām vruttalayā bhidham || 22 ||
I bow to this holy place, Vadtal (Vruttapur), which is the king of all pilgrimage sites. All holy places and all deities reside here eternally. || 22 ||
Yajjale tirthjātam tat harinā pāvanam krutam
Vandeham gomati tirtham vruttalaypure sthitham || 23 ||
I bow to the Gomati lake in Vadtal. Its water has been made holy and purifying by the touch of Bhagwan Shree Swaminarayan Himself. || 23 ||
Vruttpure samāgatya yo narah prati paurinam
Pathet stotram-midam bhaktya falish-yanti manorath || 24 ||
Anyone who comes to Vadtal and recites this stotra with devotion will find that their heart’s deepest desires are fulfilled. || 24 ||
Navdha bhakti sambandhe stotra pātham karotiaha
Sok-shayam falmāpnoti tasmin tushto bhaved dharihi || 25 ||
Reciting this stotra is the same as performing the nine types of bhakti and thus all sorrows will be destroyed, as Bhagwan will be very pleased. || 25 ||
Yah pathe chrunu-yān nityam pujan ānte krutānjalih
Ihaiva sukh māpnuyāt dehānte sugate-bhave || 26 ||
Those who read or listen to this stotra daily with folded hands after their daily puja will find happiness in this life and beyond. || 26 ||
Roon dāridra dukham cha rog shok bhayādikam
Nityamekā-dashā vruttya tat sarvam nashmāp nuyāt || 27 ||
By reciting this eleven times daily, one can overcome debt, poverty, sadness, disease, grief, and fear. || 27 ||
Sarva sukh-karam stotram sarvāri bhay nāshnam
Gruhi tyagi janāhā-nam-cha bhukti mukti prasādhakam || 28 ||
This stotra brings all kinds of happiness and destroys inner enemies. It is meant for everyone—whether you live as a householder or an ascetic. || 28 ||
Dharma arth kām mokshānam midam stotram sunishchitam
Prāptyarthe sevanā nityam tatra kāryo na sanshāyah || 29 ||
This stotra is a guaranteed way to achieve the four goals of life: Dharma (righteousness) , Artha (wealth), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation). || 29 ||
Tasmādar-chāvatā-rā-nam stotra metadhari priyai
gruhi tyagi janai sarvai patha niyam prayat nataha || 30 ||
Therefore, all who love God—whether householders or ascetics—should make a sincere effort to recite this stotra dedicated to the Lord’s sacred forms || 30 ||
Jayati jayati dhanyam gram vruttalay akhyam
Jayati jayati dhanyam gram vruttalay akhyam
Jayati jayati dhanyam tatsthitam dev vrundam
Jayati jayati dhanyam tatsadhu vrundam || 31 ||
Victory to the village of Vadtal, Victory to the deities of Vadtal, Victory to the saints of Vadtal || 31||
Iti shree gopalanand muni virchitam
Shree sarvopari shree archavatar stotram sampurnam
Thus concludes Shree Sarvopari Shree Archavatar Stotram composed by Gopalanand Muni