Describing the origin of this stotra, Sutji said– ‘Lord Vishnu himself had taught this powerful stotra to Sage Markandeya. The daily chanting of this powerful mantra had enabled Markandeya to conquer death. One who daily chants this stotra thrice a day enjoys a long life and never dies a premature death. The stotra goes as follows —
Damodaram Prapannosmi Kinno Mrityuh Karishyati;
Shankh Chakra Dharam Devam Vyakta Rupin Matyayam.
Adhokshajam Prapannosmi Kinno Mrityuh Karishyati;
Varaham Vamanam Vishnum Narsiham Janardanam.
Madhavam Cha Prapannosmi Kinno Mrityuh Karishyati;
Purusham Pushkar Kshetrabijam Punyam Jagatpatim.
Loknatham Prapannosmi Kinno Mrityuh Karishyati;
Sahastra Shirasam Devam Vyakta Tyaktam Sanatanam.
Mahayogam Prapannosmi Kinno Mrityuh Karishyati;
Bhutatmanam Mahatmanam Yagyayoni Mayojinam.
Vishvarupam Prapannosmi Kinno Mrityuh Karishyati;
Ityudi Ritmarkandyam Stotram Tasya Mahatmanah.
Iti Tena Jito Mrityu Markande Yen Dhimta;
Prasanne Pundarikakshe Nrisinhe Nasti Durlabham.