The Garuda Gamana Stotram is a powerful Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who rides on Garuda. Reciting this stotram with devotion helps remove sins, destroy sorrows, and grant divine blessings. It is believed that worshippers who chant this hymn regularly are freed from worldly suffering and attain peace of mind.
गरुडगमन तव चरणकमलमिह
मनसि लसतु मम नित्यम्
मनसि लसतु मम नित्यम् ॥
मम तापमपाकुरु देव
मम पापमपाकुरु देव ॥
O Lord, who rides on Garuda, may Your lotus feet ever shine in my heart.
Kindly remove my suffering, O Divine One, kindly remove my sins, O Lord.
जलजनयन विधिनमुचिहरणमुख
विबुधविनुत-पदपद्म ॥
मम तापमपाकुरु देव
मम पापमपाकुरु देव ॥
O Lord, born from the lotus, praised by Brahma and other gods, whose lotus feet are adored by the wise — remove my sorrows, remove my sins, O Lord.
भुजगशयन भव मदनजनक मम
जननमरण-भयहारी ॥
मम तापमपाकुरु देव
मम पापमपाकुरु देव ॥
O Lord who reclines upon the serpent-bed, who is the cause of creation, and the remover of the fear of birth and death — dispel my sorrows, remove my sins, O Lord.
शङ्खचक्रधर दुष्टदैत्यहर
सर्वलोक-शरण ॥
मम तापमपाकुरु देव
मम पापमपाकुरु देव ॥
O Lord, bearer of the conch and discus, destroyer of evil demons, refuge of all the worlds — relieve me of my pains, free me from my sins, O Lord.
अगणित-गुणगण अशरणशरणद
विदलित-सुररिपुजाल ॥
मम तापमपाकुरु देव
मम पापमपाकुरु देव ॥
O Lord of infinite virtues, protector of the helpless, destroyer of the hosts of enemies of the gods — drive away my suffering, wash away my sins, O Lord.
भक्तवर्यमिह भूरिकरुणया
पाहि भारतीतीर्थम् ॥
मम तापमपाकुरु देव
मम पापमपाकुरु देव ॥
O Compassionate Lord, protector of the supreme devotees, please protect Bharati Tirtha with Your boundless mercy — remove my sorrows, remove my sins, O Lord.
Benefits of Reciting Garuda Gamana Stotram
- Removes sins and negative karmas
- Protects from fear, sorrow, and obstacles
- Invokes Lord Vishnu’s blessings
- Brings peace of mind and devotion
- Helps devotees overcome worldly suffering
How to Chant
- Chant daily in the morning after bathing.
- Sit facing east, light a lamp and offer flowers.
- Recite each verse with devotion and meditate on Lord Vishnu’s form riding Garuda.