śrī veṅkaṭeśvara maṅgalāṣṭakam

Sri (Lakshmi) and Bhumi (Earth) are his two consorts; Brahma (lord of Vani) is his son; the moon-crested Shiva is like his grandson; Adishesha is his resting-bed; the gods are his servants; Garuda is his vehicle — may there be auspiciousness to that Venkateswara!

Whose brilliance puts to shame the radiance of crores of suns — whose beautiful lotus-face surpasses even crores of full moons in beauty — whose very form puts crores of love-gods to shame — may there be auspiciousness to that Lord of Venkatadri!

Adorned with a crown and earrings studded with many jewels and other ornaments — whose beautiful heart bears the Kaustubha gem and the Shrivatsa mark — radiant as lightning — may there be auspiciousness to that Venkateswara!

Whose forehead bears a beautiful musk tilak, whose eyes stretch wide like lotus petals, smeared with fragrant unguents blended of saffron, kasturi and camphor — may there be auspiciousness to that Lord of Venkatadri!

Who with his own hand eagerly shows to his devotees: 'Behold — this divine abode of mine is here on earth!' — by whose darshan one attains supreme joy — may there be auspiciousness to that Lord of Venkatadri!

Who always sports on the banks of Swami Pushkarini lake, whose golden temple is known as Swaminatha — served by Brahma, Indra and other divinities both within and without — may there be auspiciousness to that Venkateswara!

Who, seeing Brahma, gods, sages, and humans gathered for the Brahmotsava festival, rejoiced greatly in his heart and was worshipped and glorified by them in many ways — may there be auspiciousness to that Venkateswara!

That God who is present on earth in the Kali age, while ever abiding in Vaikuntha in the spiritual realm — an ocean of compassion, constantly protecting his devotees — known as Sri Sesha (the one beyond all) — may there be auspiciousness to that Venkateswara!

This Mangalashtakam of the Lord of Seshachala, composed with contentment by a devotee solely dedicated to the lotus feet of Ramesh (Venkateswara) — whoever recites it at weddings and auspicious occasions will attain all prosperity and blessings. (Phalashruti)