śrī madhvācārya kṛta dvādaśa stotra - prathamastotram

This foundational stotra is the first of twelve devotional hymns composed by the great philosopher-saint Madhvacharya, the founder of the Dvaita school of Vedanta. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Supreme Being and consort of Goddess Lakshmi, the text emphasizes his supreme, flawless nature. Chanting this hymn is believed to dispel the darkness of ignorance and ego from the heart, bestowing divine clarity and grace. It serves as a powerful invocation for spiritual aspirants, fostering devotion and intellectual enlightenment, while aligning the devotee with the eternal, blissful nature of the divine.