Lord Hayagriva · Vishnu
Hayagriva Jnananandamayam
A prayer to Hayagriva, the foundation of all learning.
Begin chantingMeaning & traditionज्ञानानन्दमयं देवं निर्मलस्फटिकाकृतिम् ।
The Lord embodying knowledge and bliss, with a form like flawless crystal;आधारं सर्वविद्यानां हयग्रीवमुपास्महे ॥
we worship Hayagriva, the foundation of every branch of learning.अर्थ
ज्ञान और आनन्द के स्वरूप, निर्मल स्फटिक जैसी आकृति वाले, सभी विद्याओं के आधार भगवान हयग्रीव की हम उपासना करते हैं।
Jñānānandamayaṃ devaṃ nirmalasphaṭikākṛtim
The Lord embodying knowledge and bliss, with a form like flawless crystal;Ādhāraṃ sarvavidyānāṃ hayagrīvamupāsmahe
we worship Hayagriva, the foundation of every branch of learning.Meaning
The Lord embodying knowledge and bliss, with a form like flawless crystal; we worship Hayagriva, the foundation of every branch of learning.
Jnaanaanandamayam devam nirmalasphatikaakritim
The Lord embodying knowledge and bliss, with a form like flawless crystal;Ādhaaram sarvavidyaanaam hayagreevamupaasmahe
we worship Hayagriva, the foundation of every branch of learning.Meaning (Hinglish)
Gyaan aur aanand ke svaroop, nirmal sphatik jaisee aakriti vaale, sabhi vidyaaon ke aadhaar Bhagvaan Hayagreev ki hum upaasanaa karte hain.
Infallible Vedic Remedies (Mantras for Common Problems), Swami Shantananda Puri, enlarged edition 2008, contents entry 12, printed page 57. Hayagriva Stotram, opening verse, traditionally attributed to Vedanta Desika. The book includes it in entry 12, alongside a separate selection from the Sundara Kanda. English meanings are paraphrases; punctuation and Devanagari spelling are normalized.
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About the Hayagriva Jnananandamayam
This opening verse of the Hayagriva Stotram honours Vishnu in his horse-headed form, Hayagriva. It describes knowledge and bliss embodied, clear as pure crystal. Students may recite it before study as a moment of attention and devotion.
Best time to chant: Daily during exam preparation. Reciting before study is a practical suggestion; the book gives no time of day.
In your practice
- A prayer to Hayagriva, the foundation of all learning.
- Repeated recitation can be used as a practice of attention and devotion.
How to chant the Hayagriva Jnananandamayam
Practice directions adapted from Infallible Vedic Remedies. Contents entry 12, printed pages 56–58 (PDF pages 68–70).
- The book recommends 11 recitations a day, practised for six months to one year before the examination.
- The student is asked to chant personally, rather than having someone chant on their behalf.
- Recite both lines together as one complete repetition.
Extra notes for your practice
- The author says this mantra may be recited directly without visualising a guru for receiving it.
- The author recounts favourable experiences among students. These are personal reports, not a guarantee of exam results; chanting can accompany regular study.
Frequently asked questions
What does Hayagriva Jnananandamayam mean?
The Lord embodying knowledge and bliss, with a form like flawless crystal; we worship Hayagriva, the foundation of every branch of learning.
What does one count represent?
One count represents one complete recitation of all the text displayed on this page. See How to chant for guidance on repetitions and timing. You can stop at your chosen count without completing a full mala.