Stotraratna of Sri Yamunacharya

Translated by Swami Adidevananda The stotra-ratna or the Jewel of Hymns of Sri Yamunacharya is a lyrical masterpiece of devotion. Melody of diction and loftiness of devotion are hallmarks of this hymn. It seems to be written in the language of those who have travelled up the mystical ladder. Each stanza presents outpourings of the poet's heart in his attempt to obtain union with the Supreme. Unless the spirit of devotion and self-surrender enters the hearts of the reader it will not be possible to appreciate the esoteric content of the hymn completely. But one thing strikes out nontheless and that is the faith conviction and freshness with which it reveals the spiritual moods of the poet-saint.