श्रीवेङ्कटेशसुप्रभातम्
सुप्रभातम् प्रपत्ति मङ्गलाशासनं स्तोत्रं सहितम्
॥ श्रीः ॥
The Auspicious Morning Hymn to Lord Venkatesha
Accompanied by the Hymns of Morning Awakening, Solemn Surrender, and Auspicious Benediction
|| Unto the Divine Goddess of Grace and Fortune ||
अथ श्रीवेङ्कटेशसुप्रभातम् ।
Now begins the auspicious morning awakening hymn to the glorious Lord Venkatesha.
कौसल्या सुप्रजा राम पूर्वा सन्ध्या प्रवर्तते ।
O Rama, the noble son of Kausalya! The morning twilight is unfolding in the East.
उत्तिष्ठ नरशार्दूल कर्तव्यं दैवमाह्निकम् ॥ १॥
Arise, O tiger among men! The daily divine rites must be performed.
उत्तिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ गोविन्द उत्तिष्ठ गरुडध्वज ।
Awake, arise, O Govinda! Arise, O Lord whose banner bears the emblem of Garuda!
उत्तिष्ठ कमलाकान्त त्रैलोक्यं मङ्गलं कुरु ॥ २॥
Arise, O Beloved of Lakshmi! Bestow auspiciousness upon all the three worlds.
मातस्समस्तजगतां मधुकैटभारेः
वक्षोविहारिणि मनोहरदिव्यमूर्ते ।
O Mother of all the worlds,
Who sports upon the chest of the enemy of Madhu and Kaitabha,
O One of enchanting and divine form!
श्रीस्वामिनि श्रितजन प्रियदानशीले
श्रीवेङ्कटेशदयिते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ ३॥
O Supreme Goddess, whose very nature is to bestow cherished blessings upon those who seek refuge in You,
O beloved Consort of Lord Venkatesha, may this dawn be gloriously auspicious to You.
तव सुप्रभातमरविन्दलोचने
भवतु प्रसन्नमुखचन्द्रमण्डले ।
May this be an auspicious and glorious dawn unto You, O lotus-eyed Goddess, whose countenance is as serene and radiant as the orb of the full moon.
विधिशङ्करेन्द्रवनिताभिरर्चिते
वृषशैलनाथदयिते दयानिधे ॥ ४॥
O You who are adored by the consorts of Brahma, Shiva, and Indra,
O Beloved of the Lord of Vrishashaila, O Ocean of Compassion!
अत्र्यादि सप्तऋषयस्समुपास्य सन्ध्यां
आकाशसिन्धुकमलानि मनोहराणि ।
The seven sages, led by Atri, having performed their morning worship of the dawn,
[bring] the captivatingly beautiful lotuses of the celestial Ganges.
आदाय पादयुगमर्चयितुं प्रपन्नाः
शेषाद्रिशेखरविभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ ५॥
Bearing offerings to worship Your pair of feet, those who have surrendered have approached. O all-pervading Lord of the peak of Seshadri, a most auspicious dawn unto You!
पञ्चाननाब्जभवषण्मुखवासवाद्याः
त्रैविक्रमादिचरितं विबुधाः स्तुवन्ति ।
The celestial gods, led by the five-faced Shiva, the lotus-born Brahma, the six-faced Kartikeya, and Indra, sing the glories of Your divine pastimes, beginning with Your cosmic deeds as Trivikrama.
भाषापतिः पठति वासरशुद्धिमारात्
शेषाद्रिशेखरविभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ ६॥
O Lord of the crest of Sheshadri! Brahma, the master of speech, stands nearby, reciting the auspiciousness of the day's astrological alignments. May this be a glorious dawn unto You.
ईषत्प्रफुल्लसरसीरुहनारिकेल-
पूगद्रुमादि सुमनोहरपालिकानाम् ।
Of the highly enchanting groves and gardens, adorned with gently blossoming lotuses, coconut palms, areca-nut trees, and other beautiful flora...
आवाति मन्दमनिलस्सह दिव्यगन्धैः
शेषाद्रिशेखरविभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ ७॥
The gentle breeze blows, bearing divine fragrances. O Lord of the summit of Sheshadri, may this dawn be auspicious unto Thee.
उन्मील्य नेत्रयुगमुत्तमपञ्जरस्थाः
पात्रावशिष्टकदलीफलपायसानि ।
Opening their pair of eyes, those dwelling within exquisite cages [feed upon] the remnants of bananas and sweet milk-pudding left in the vessels...
भुक्त्वा सलीलमथ केलिशुकाः पठन्ति
शेषाद्रिशेखरविभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ ८॥
Having eaten with playful grace, the pet parrots now recite,
"O Lord of the peak of Sheshadri, may this be a most auspicious dawn unto You."
तन्त्रीप्रहर्षमधुरस्वनया विपञ्च्या (तन्त्रीप्रकर्ष)
गायत्यनन्तचरितं तव नारदोऽपि ।
Even the celestial sage Narada sings of Your infinite and boundless glories, playing upon his lute, the Vipanchi, which resonates with sweet and rapturous melodies produced by the exquisite vibration of its strings.
भाषासमग्रमसकृत्करचाररम्यं
शेषाद्रिशेखरविभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ ९॥
Enriched with the absolute fullness of expressive language, and rendered enchanting by the repeated, graceful movements of the hands;
O Lord of the crest of the Sheshadri hills, a glorious and auspicious dawn unto You.
भृङ्गावली च मकरन्दरसानुविद्ध-
झङ्कारगीतनिनदैः सह सेवनाय ।
And the swarms of bees, along with their humming songs steeped in the sweet essence of flower-nectar, have arrived to render their service.
निर्यात्युपान्तसरसीकमलोदरेभ्यः
शेषाद्रिशेखरविभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ १०॥
Emerging from the deep interiors of the lotuses in the adjacent lake,
O omnipresent Lord of the peak of Seshadri, may it be an auspicious dawn unto Thee.
योषागणेन वरदध्नि विमथ्यमाने
घोषालयेषु दधिमन्थनतीव्रघोषाः ।
While the excellent curd is being churned by the groups of women,
The intense, resounding sounds of curd-churning in the dwellings of the cowherd hamlets...
रोषात्कलिं विदधते ककुभश्च कुम्भाः
शेषाद्रिशेखरविभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ ११॥
The directions of the horizon and the water-pitchers are engaged in a dispute as if in anger.
O all-pervading Lord of the crest of Seshadri, may this be an auspicious dawn unto You!
पद्मेशमित्रशतपत्रगतालिवर्गाः
हर्तुं श्रियं कुवलयस्य निजाङ्गलक्ष्म्या ।
The swarms of bees, emerging from the lotuses opened by the sun,
seek to steal the splendor of the blue water-lilies with the dark, lustrous beauty of their own bodies.
भेरीनिनादमिव बिभ्रति तीव्रनादं
शेषाद्रिशेखरविभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ १२॥
Bearing a loud and resonant sound like the boom of a kettle-drum,
O Lord of the summit of Seshadri, may this be an auspicious dawn unto You.
श्रीमन्नभीष्टवरदाखिललोकबन्धो
श्रीश्रीनिवास जगदेकदयैकसिन्धो ।
O glorious Lord, bestower of all cherished boons and the sole friend of all the worlds!
O Lord Shrinivasa, the peerless ocean of infinite compassion for the entire universe!
श्रीदेवतागृहभुजान्तर दिव्यमूर्ते
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ १३॥
O Divine Form, whose chest is the sacred abode of Goddess Lakshmi!
O Lord of the holy Venkata Hill, may this dawn be auspicious unto You.
श्रीस्वामिपुष्करिणिकाऽऽप्लवनिर्मलाङ्गाः
श्रेयोऽर्थिनो हरविरिञ्चिसनन्दनाद्याः ।
Seekers of supreme spiritual well-being, led by Shiva, Brahma, Sanandana, and other divinities,
whose bodies have been rendered spotlessly pure by bathing in the sacred waters of Swami Pushkarini...
द्वारे वसन्ति वरवेत्रहतोत्तमाङ्गाः
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ १४॥
At Your gateway they stand, their heads gently touched by the staff of the gatekeeper; O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, a glorious and auspicious dawn unto Thee.
श्रीशेषशैलगरुडाचलवेङ्कटाद्रि
नारायणाद्रिवृषभाद्रिवृषाद्रिमुख्याम् ।
Foremost among the sacred hills of Sheshadri, Garudadri, Venkatadri, Narayanadri, Vrishabhadri, and Vrishadri...
आख्यां त्वदीयवसतेरनिशं वदन्ति
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ १५॥
Incessantly chanting the name of Your divine abode, they pray:
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, may this dawn be auspicious unto You!
सेवापराः शिवसुरेशकृशानुधर्म-
रक्षोऽम्बुनाथपवमानधनाधिनाथाः ।
Lord Shiva, Indra—the ruler of the gods, Agni—the fire, Yama—the lord of justice, Nirriti, Varuna—the lord of the waters, Vayu—the wind, and Kubera—the lord of wealth, stand eagerly waiting, completely dedicated to Your divine service.
बद्धाञ्जलिप्रविलसन्निजशीर्षदेशाः
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ १६॥
With hands folded in deep reverence, resting radiantly upon their heads,
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, may this be a glorious and auspicious dawn unto Thee.
धाटीषु ते विहगराजमृगाधिराज-
नागाधिराजगजराजहयाधिराजाः ।
In Your majestic, swift processions, the King of Birds, the King of Beasts, the Sovereign of Serpents, the Monarch of Elephants, and the Lord of Horses...
स्वस्वाधिकारमहिमाधिकमर्थयन्ते
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ १७॥
They pray for the enhancement of the glory of their respective offices and responsibilities.
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill! May this be an auspicious dawn unto You.
सूर्येन्दुभौमबुधवाक्पतिकाव्यसौरि-
स्वर्भानुकेतुदिविषत्परिषत्प्रधानाः ।
The Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu, who are the foremost leaders of the assembly of the celestial gods...
त्वद्दासदासचरमावधिदासदासाः
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ १८॥
For us, who are the servants of the servants of Your servants, reaching to the ultimate limit of servitude,
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, may this dawn be auspicious unto You.
त्वत्पादधूलिभरितस्फुरितोत्तमाङ्गाः
स्वर्गापवर्गनिरपेक्षनिजान्तरङ्गाः ।
Those whose heads are radiant, adorned with the sacred dust of Your feet,
and whose innermost hearts are utterly indifferent even to heaven and liberation.
कल्पागमाकलनयाऽऽकुलतां लभन्ते
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ १९॥
Filled with anxious expectancy at the anticipation of the arrival of the cosmic dawn, they experience a restless stir;
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, may Your morning be glorious and auspicious.
त्वद्गोपुराग्रशिखराणि निरीक्षमाणाः
स्वर्गापवर्गपदवीं परमां श्रयन्तः ।
Beholding the topmost spires of Your temple gateways,
they attain the supreme path of heaven and ultimate liberation.
मर्त्या मनुष्यभुवने मतिमाश्रयन्ते
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ २०॥
In this earthly realm, mortals anchor their minds in devotion and seek refuge in You. O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, may this be a glorious and auspicious dawn unto You.
श्रीभूमिनायक दयादिगुणामृताब्धे
देवाधिदेव जगदेकशरण्यमूर्ते ।
O Lord of Sri and Bhumi, O Ocean of the nectar of compassion and all divine virtues,
O God of gods, O Embodiment of the sole refuge of the entire universe.
श्रीमन्ननन्तगरुडादिभिरर्चिताङ्घ्रे
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ २१॥
O glorious Lord, whose sacred feet are adored by Ananta, Garuda, and the celestial hosts! O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, may this dawn bring auspiciousness unto Thee.
श्रीपद्मनाभ पुरुषोत्तम वासुदेव
वैकुण्ठ माधव जनार्दन चक्रपाणे ।
O Lord Padmanabha, from whose navel springs the cosmic lotus; O Purushottama, the Supreme Divine Being; O Vasudeva, the all-pervading Lord;
O Vaikuntha, Lord of the eternal realm; O Madhava, the beloved of Sri; O Janardana, the savior of humanity; O Chakrapani, who wields the divine discus in His hand!
श्रीवत्सचिह्न शरणागतपारिजात
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ २२॥
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, who bears the divine mark of Shrivatsa upon Your chest, and who is the wish-fulfilling Parijata tree to those who seek refuge in You; may this dawn be auspicious unto You.
कन्दर्पदर्पहरसुन्दरदिव्यमूर्ते
कान्ताकुचाम्बुरुहकुड्मललोलदृष्टे ।
O One of exquisitely beautiful and divine form, who humbles the pride of Cupid;
O Lord whose playful, longing glances rest upon the lotus-bud-like breasts of Your beloved.
कल्याणनिर्मलगुणाकरदिव्यकीर्ते
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ २३॥
O Lord of divine renown, the boundless repository of auspicious and immaculate virtues! O Sovereign of the sacred Venkata Hill, may this morning be gloriously auspicious unto You.
मीनाकृते कमठकोलनृसिंहवर्णिन्
स्वामिन् परश्वधतपोधन रामचन्द्र ।
O Supreme Lord, who assumed the form of the divine Fish, the Tortoise, the Boar, the Man-Lion, and the youthful celibate; O Master, who appeared as the great ascetic wielding the battle-axe, and as the noble Ramachandra;
शेषांशराम यदुनन्दन कल्किरूप
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ २४॥
O Rama, manifested as a portion of the cosmic serpent Shesha,
O beloved Joy of the Yadu dynasty, O Divine Lord in the form of Kalki,
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill!
May this dawn be gloriously auspicious unto You.
एलालवङ्गघनसारसुगन्धितीर्थं
दिव्यं वियत्सरिति हेमघटेषु पूर्णम् ।
The divine, sacred water from the celestial river, filled to the brim in golden pitchers, and rendered exquisitely fragrant with cardamom, cloves, and camphor.
धृत्वाऽऽद्य वैदिकशिखामणयः प्रहृष्टाः
तिष्ठन्ति वेङ्कटपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ २५॥
Holding the sacred water-offerings, the great sages who are the crest-jewels of Vedic wisdom stand filled with supreme joy. O Lord of Venkatachala! May this be a glorious and auspicious dawn unto Thee.
भास्वानुदेति विकचानि सरोरुहाणि
सम्पूरयन्ति निनदैः ककुभो विहङ्गाः ।
The luminous sun is rising, the lotuses are blooming,
And the birds fill all the directions with their songs.
श्रीवैष्णवास्सततमर्थितमङ्गलास्ते
धामाश्रयन्ति तव वेङ्कट सुप्रभातम् ॥ २६॥
O Lord of Venkata! May this dawn be gloriously auspicious to You, whose sacred abode is sought as the ultimate refuge by the devout Sri Vaishnavas, who constantly pray for supreme auspiciousness.
ब्रह्मादयस्सुरवरास्समहर्षयस्ते
सन्तस्सनन्दनमुखास्त्वथ योगिवर्याः । (मुखास्तव)
Brahma and the other supreme divinities, along with the great sages,
the virtuous saints led by Sanandana, and the foremost among yogis...
धामान्तिके तव हि मङ्गलवस्तुहस्ताः
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ २७॥
Indeed, near Your divine abode, they stand holding auspicious offerings in their hands;
O Lord of Mount Venkata, may this be a glorious dawn to You.
लक्ष्मीनिवास निरवद्यगुणैकसिन्धो
संसारसागरसमुत्तरणैकसेतो ।
O Abode of Goddess Lakshmi, O sole ocean of flawless virtues,
O ultimate bridge to cross over the vast ocean of worldly existence!
वेदान्तवेद्य निजवैभव भक्तभोग्य
श्रीवेङ्कटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ २८॥
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill,
who is realized through the ultimate truth of Vedanta,
whose sovereign majesty is innate and infinite,
and who is the supreme bliss experienced by Your devotees—
may this dawn be auspicious unto You.
इत्थं वृषाचलपतेरिह सुप्रभातम्
ये मानवाः प्रतिदिनं पठितुं प्रवृत्ताः ।
Thus, those humans who, in this world, engage themselves daily in reciting this auspicious morning hymn of the Lord of Vrishachala...
तेषां प्रभातसमये स्मृतिरङ्गभाजां
प्रज्ञां परार्थसुलभां परमां प्रसूते ॥ २९॥
For those embodied souls, the remembrance of the Lord at the sacred hour of dawn awakens supreme and ultimate wisdom, which effortlessly bestows the highest spiritual goal.
॥ इति वेङ्कटेशसुप्रभातम् ॥
**Verse 1**
O Rama, the noble son of Kausalya! The eastern dawn is breaking. Awake, O lion among men! The daily morning rituals in service of the Divine must be performed.
**Verse 2**
Awake, awake, O Govinda! Awake, O Lord whose banner bears the emblem of Garuda! Awake, O beloved Consort of Kamala (Lakshmi)! Bestow auspiciousness upon all the three worlds.
**Verse 3**
O Mother of all the worlds, who sports on the chest of Hari, the enemy of Madhu and Kaitabha! O resident of the enchanting divine abode of Vishnu! O Supreme Sovereign, whose very nature is to grant beloved boons to those who take refuge in You! O beloved of Sri Venkatesha, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 4**
May this morning be auspicious to You, O Lotus-eyed Mother, whose serene face is like the radiant full moon, who is adored by Brahma, Shiva, Indra, and the rulers of men! O Consort of the Lord of Vrishabhachala, O Ocean of Compassion!
**Verse 5**
The great sages, such as Atri and others, having completed their morning rites, now stand at Your threshold, their hearts filled with eager longing to behold You, along with bards singing Your praises, O Giver of Boons! O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 6**
The five-faced Shiva, the lotus-born Brahma, Shanmukha, Indra, and other celestials are chanting the glories of Your divine deeds, such as Your manifestation as Trivikrama. Nearby, Brihaspati is reading aloud the planetary alignments of the day. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 7**
The morning breeze, carrying the sweet fragrance of gently blooming lotuses and water-lilies, and bearing the freshness of newly opened flower garlands surrounded by humming bees, is blowing softly. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 8**
The morning wind, laden with the pollen of red lotuses, has blown open the doors of the temple. The sweet-voiced birds are singing their morning melodies. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 9**
The swarms of bees on the lotuses, fearing that the blue water-lilies might steal their beauty, are hovering restlessly while drinking the cool morning breeze. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 10**
Divine sages, holding their Veenas and producing sweet, melodious sounds from their tense strings, are singing of Your sacred and sublime pastimes, their hearts purified by Your divine deeds. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 11**
Deep within the flowering creepers, which serve as dwellings for swarms of bees, and amidst the budding blossoms and tender leaves, the gatherings of honeybees are humming sweet, melodious notes. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 12**
To the rhythm of stringed instruments, mridangam drums, and diverse music, the Gandharvas and Kinnaras enliven the celestial assembly, while the heavenly maidens dance with ecstasy to please You. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 13**
The Sun, the friend of the blooming, pollen-filled lotus ponds, is rising, dispelling the darkness with his rays, and the entire expanse of the quarters is illuminated, revealing itself clearly. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 14**
The deep, resonant sound of churning rods, combined with the splashing of curds being vigorously churned by the Gopis, creates a wonderful melody, rendered even more captivating by the graceful movements of the cowherd maidens. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 15**
O illustrious Lord, the home of infinite auspicious qualities, of boundless glory, who wields the mace (Gadha)! O Lord who loves to reside in the divine realm of Vaikuntha! O protector of Gajendra, the king of elephants! O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 16**
O Abode of Lakshmi, possessing faultless and supreme qualities! O Sanctuary of safety, whose fame is earned by protecting those who surrender to You! O Bestower of the path to Vaikuntha! O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 17**
O Lord of exquisite divine form, whose beauty humbles the pride of Kama (the god of love)! O Lord whose eyes gaze lovingly upon the lotus-buds of the Gopis’ hearts! O Source of all auspicious and pure virtues, the Ruler of the earth! O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 18**
O Lord of infinite fame, who delights in Your various divine incarnations starting with Kurma (the tortoise), which vanquished the pride of the demons! O Lord whose glory is sung by Garuda, the son of Vinata, with great devotion! O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 19**
The holy water, fragrant with cardamom, cloves, and camphor, brought by the celestials from the heavenly Ganga, has been kept ready for Your morning bath. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 20**
The pure Sun has risen, and the hosts of gods, sages, and devotees have gathered, holding fresh garlands of lotuses and offering auspicious lamps to behold You. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 21**
O Lord! The mirrors, fans, and fly-whisks, as well as the materials for worship like incense and lamps, are held ready by Your attendants. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 22**
The priests, who are well-versed in the Vedas and Agamas, are standing at Your door, waiting to perform the sacred worship and to offer the morning prayers. O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 23**
O Lord of the sacred hills—Seshadri, Garudachala, Venkatadri, Narayanadri, Vrishabhadri, Vrishadri, and Anjanadri! O Supreme Lord who resides on these seven hills, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 24**
O Lord whose beautiful, lotus-like feet are marked with auspicious signs, whose chest bears the mark of Srivatsa and is the eternal abode of Lakshmi! O Lord who is the savior of the universe, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 25**
O Lord of Rama (Lakshmi), whose divine form is exceedingly enchanting, who is the protector of the virtuous, the destroyer of the wicked, and the sole refuge of the three worlds! O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 26**
O Lord who granted the boon of liberation to the elephant Gajendra, who is the ocean of mercy, and who is ever ready to protect those who seek shelter in You! O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 27**
O Lord whose divine abode is on the Shesha hill, who is worshipped by the masters of the Vedas, and who is the giver of supreme bliss and liberation! O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 28**
O Lord who, out of compassion for humanity, left the supreme abode of Vaikuntha to reside on the Venkata hill to bless Your devotees! O Lord of Sri Venkatachala, may this morning be auspicious to You.
**Verse 29**
O Lord of Sri Venkatachala! May this morning bring all auspiciousness to You, who are the supreme lord of the universe, the ocean of mercy, and the sole refuge of all living beings.
अथ वेङ्कटेशस्तोत्रम् ।
Thus begins the sacred hymn of adoration to Lord Venkatesha.
कमलाकुचचूचुककुङ्कुमतो
नियतारुणितातुलनीलतनो ।
O Lord of matchless blue form,
Perpetually crimsoned by the saffron paste
From the tips of the breasts of Goddess Kamala,
कमलायतलोचन लोकपते
विजयी भव वेङ्कटशैलपते ॥ १॥
O Lotus-eyed Lord, Sovereign of the worlds,
May You be victorious, O Lord of the Venkata Hill!
सचतुर्मुखषण्मुखपञ्चमुख-
प्रमुखाखिलदैवतमौलिमणे ।
O supreme Crest-Jewel upon the crowns of all the divinities, foremost among whom are the four-faced Brahma, the six-faced Shanmukha, and the five-faced Shiva!
शरणागतवत्सल सारनिधे
परिपालय मां वृषशैलपते ॥ २॥
O deeply affectionate protector of those who seek refuge, O boundless reservoir of all supreme essence,
Sustain and guard me completely, O Lord of the Vrishabha Hill.
अतिवेलतया तव दुर्विषहैः
अनुवेलकृतैरपराधशतैः ।
By the hundreds of unbearable offenses,
committed against You incessantly at every moment,
which have transgressed all boundaries...
भरितं त्वरितं वृषशैलपते
परया कृपया परिपाहि हरे ॥ ३॥
O Lord of the Vrishabha Hill, O Hari!
With Your supreme compassion,
swiftly and completely protect me.
अधिवेङ्कटशैलमुदारमते-
र्जनताभिमताधिकदानरतात् ।
Upon the Venkata Hill, from the One of magnanimous mind,
who is ever-intent on bestowing far more than what is desired by the multitudes of people...
परदेवतया गदितान्निगमैः
कमलादयितान्न परं कलये ॥ ४॥
I recognize no reality superior to the Beloved of Kamala, who is proclaimed by the Vedas as the Supreme Divinity.
कलवेणुरवावशगोपवधू-
शतकोटिवृतात्स्मरकोटिसमात् ।
Who is surrounded by billions of cowherd maidens helplessly captivated by the sweet melody of His flute, and who equals tens of millions of Cupids in His divine beauty.
प्रतिवल्लविकाभिमतात्सुखदात्
वसुदेवसुतान्न परं कलये ॥ ५॥
I know of no supreme reality higher than the son of Vasudeva, who is the bestower of supreme bliss and the beloved of every cowherd maiden.
अभिरामगुणाकर दाशरथे
जगदेकधनुर्धर धीरमते ।
O Son of Dasharatha, the treasury of enchanting virtues,
The sole peerless archer of the universe, of steadfast and resolute mind.
रघुनायक राम रमेश विभो
वरदो भव देव दयाजलधे ॥ ६॥
O Leader of the Raghu Dynasty, O Rama, O Lord of Lakshmi, O All-Pervading One!
O Divine Sovereign, O Ocean of Compassion, be the bestower of boons.
अवनीतनयाकमनीयकरं
रजनीकरचारुमुखाम्बुरुहम् ।
He who holds the beautiful, beloved hand of the Earth’s daughter,
Whose lotus-face is as lovely as the moon.
रजनीचरराजतमोमिहिरं
महनीयमहं रघुराममये ॥ ७॥
I seek refuge in the worshipful Lord Rama of the Raghu dynasty, who is the brilliant Sun that dispels the darkness of the king of the night-roaming demons.
सुमुखं सुहृदं सुलभं सुखदं
स्वनुजं च सुकायममोघशरम् ।
He of the most gracious and radiant countenance, the compassionate friend of all, easily accessible, and the bestower of supreme bliss; accompanied by His noble younger brother, possessing a divinely beautiful form, and wielding arrows that never fail.
अपहाय रघूद्वहमन्यमहं
न कथञ्चन कञ्चन जातु भजे ॥ ८॥
Leaving aside the preeminent descendant of the Raghu dynasty, I shall never, under any circumstances, at any time, worship any other.
विना वेङ्कटेशं न नाथो न नाथः
सदा वेङ्कटेशं स्मरामि स्मरामि ।
Without Venkatesha, there is no lord, no savior;
Always do I remember Venkatesha, ever do I remember Him.
हरे वेङ्कटेश प्रसीद प्रसीद
प्रियं वेङ्कटेश प्रयच्छ प्रयच्छ ॥ ९॥
O Hari! O Lord Venkatesha! Be pleased, be gracious!
O Lord Venkatesha! Bestow, oh bestow upon me that which is dear and beneficial!
अहं दूरतस्ते पदाम्भोजयुग्म-
प्रणामेच्छयाऽऽगत्य सेवां करोमि ।
Having come from afar with the yearning to prostrate before the pair of Your lotus feet, I offer my service unto You.
सकृत्सेवया नित्यसेवाफलं त्वं
प्रयच्छ प्रयच्छ प्रभो वेङ्कटेश ॥ १०॥
O Lord Venkatesha!
Through a single act of devotion,
bestow, pray bestow, the fruit of eternal service.
अज्ञानिना मया दोषान् अशेषान्विहितान् हरे ।
O Hari, all faults and transgressions, without exception, have been committed by me, an ignorant soul.
क्षमस्व त्वं क्षमस्व त्वं शेषशैलशिखामणे ॥ ११॥
Forgive, O Lord, please forgive, You who are the crest-jewel of the Seshachala Hill.
॥ इति वेङ्कटेशस्तोत्रम् ॥
Thus concludes the Venkatesha Stotram.
अथ वेङ्कटेशप्रपत्ति ।
Now begins the seeking of refuge in Lord Venkatesha.
ईशानां जगतोऽस्य वेङ्कटपतेर्विष्णोः परां प्रेयसीं
तद्वक्षस्स्थलनित्यवासरसिकां तत्क्षान्तिसंवर्धिनीम् ।
The sovereign Queen of this universe, the supreme beloved of Vishnu, the Lord of Venkata;
She who delights in eternally dwelling upon His chest, and who ever nurtures His divine mercy and forgiveness.
पद्मालङ्कृतपाणिपल्लवयुगां पद्मासनस्थां श्रियं
वात्सल्यादिगुणोज्ज्वलां भगवतीं वन्दे जगन्मातरम् ॥ १॥
I bow to the divine Goddess Shri, the Mother of the Universe,
Who is seated upon a lotus throne,
Whose pair of tender, sprout-like hands is adorned with lotuses,
And who shines radiantly with maternal affection and other divine virtues.
श्रीमन् कृपाजलनिधे कृतसर्वलोक
सर्वज्ञ शक्त नतवत्सल सर्वशेषिन् ।
O glorious Lord of Sri, Ocean of Compassion, Creator of all the worlds,
O Omniscient, All-Powerful, tenderly affectionate to those who surrender to You,
O Supreme Master of all existence.
स्वामिन् सुशील सुलभाश्रितपारिजात
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ २॥
O Lord, of sublime disposition, Who are the wish-fulfilling celestial tree easily accessible to those who seek refuge in You! I take ultimate refuge at the divine feet of Lord Sri Venkatesha.
आनूपुरार्पितसुजातसुगन्धिपुष्प-
सौरभ्यसौरभकरौ समसन्निवेशौ ।
Perfectly and symmetrically proportioned,
Your two feet enhance the very fragrance of the exquisite, sweet-smelling flowers offered up to Your anklets.
सौम्यौ सदाऽनुभवनेऽपि नवानुभाव्यौ
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ ३॥
I take refuge at the twin feet of Lord Sri Venkatesha,
which are eternally gentle, and though constantly experienced,
remain ever-fresh, yielding new and profound bliss at every moment.
सद्योविकासिसमुदित्वरसान्द्रराग-
सौरभ्यनिर्भरसरोरुहसाम्यवार्ताम् ।
The claim of resemblance to a lotus—one that is freshly blooming, radiant with a surging, deep crimson glow, and brimming with exquisite fragrance...
सम्यक्षु साहसपदेषु विलेखयन्तौ
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ ४॥
I take refuge at the twin feet of Lord Venkatesha, which perfectly engrave their divine and protective marks upon the paths of supreme courage.
रेखामयध्वजसुधाकलशातपत्र
वज्राङ्कुशाम्बुरुहकल्पकशङ्खचक्रैः ।
By the auspicious marks, formed of sacred lines, of the banner, the vessel of nectar, the royal parasol, the thunderbolt, the elephant-goad, the lotus, the wish-fulfilling tree, the conch, and the discus...
भव्यैरलङ्कृततलौ परतत्त्वचिन्हैः
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ ५॥
I take refuge at the sacred feet of Lord Venkatesha, whose divine soles are adorned with the auspicious symbols of the Supreme Truth.
ताम्रोदरद्युतिपराजितपद्मरागौ
बाह्यैर्महोभिरभिभूतमहेन्द्रनीलौ ।
Those two feet, which have surpassed the beauty of rubies by the coppery-red luster of their soles,
And have completely eclipsed the splendor of sapphires by their outer radiance.
उद्यन्नखांशुभिरुदस्तशशाङ्कभासौ
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ ६॥
I take refuge in the divine feet of Lord Sri Venkatesha, which, by the radiant rays of their rising nails, eclipse the splendor of the moon.
सप्रेमभीति कमलाकरपल्लवाभ्यां
संवाहनेऽपि सपदि क्लममादधानौ ।
Those two feet of Yours, which instantly experience fatigue even when gently massaged with a blend of deep love and reverent awe by the tender, sprout-like hands of Goddess Lakshmi...
कान्ताववाङ्ग्मनसगोचरसौकुमार्यौ
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ ७॥
I take refuge in the two feet of Lord Sri Venkatesha, which are supremely beautiful and endowed with an exquisite tenderness that transcends the reach of both speech and mind.
लक्ष्मीमहीतदनुरूपनिजानुभाव-
नीलादिदिव्यमहिषीकरपल्लवानाम् ।
Of the tender, sprout-like hands of the divine consorts—Lakshmi, Bhudevi, and Nila, along with others—who possess their own inherent, majestic glory matching Your own divine nature...
आरुण्यसङ्क्रमणतः किल सान्द्ररागौ
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ ८॥
I seek refuge in the two feet of Lord Venkatesha, which indeed possess an intense rosy glow, as if the very crimson radiance of dawn has been transferred onto them.
नित्यानमद्विधिशिवादिकिरीटकोटि-
प्रत्युप्तदीप्तनवरत्नमहःप्ररोहैः ।
By the surging rays of splendor emanating from the brilliant nine gems embedded in the crests of the crowns of Brahma, Shiva, and the other gods, who are eternally bowing down...
नीराजनाविधिमुदारमुपादधानौ
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ ९॥
I take refuge at the two feet of Lord Venkatesha, which graciously accept the grand and magnificent ritual offering of sacred lights.
विष्णोः पदे परम इत्युदितप्रशंसौ
यौ मध्व उत्स इति भोग्यतयाऽप्युपात्तौ ।
Those two [feet] which are highly extolled in the sacred scriptures as abiding "in the supreme step of Vishnu," and which are also experienced as "the spring of sweet nectar" due to their supreme, blissful enjoyability...
भूयस्तथेति तव पाणितलप्रदिष्टौ
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ १०॥
I take refuge at the sacred feet of Lord Sri Venkatesha, which are pointed to by the palm of Your hand, as if repeatedly declaring, "Seek shelter in this very manner."
पार्थाय तत्सदृशसारथिना त्वयैव
यौ दर्शितौ स्वचरणौ शरणं व्रजेति ।
Those two feet of Yours, which were revealed by You Yourself, acting as a charioteer truly worthy of Partha, with the command, "Seek refuge in them"—
भूयोऽपि मह्यमिह तौ करदर्शितौ ते
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ ११॥
Once again, in this world, I surrender to those two feet of Yours, O Lord Venkatesha, which are pointed out to me by Your own hand as my ultimate refuge.
मन्मूर्ध्नि कालियफणे विकटाटवीषु
श्रीवेङ्कटाद्रिशिखरे शिरसि श्रुतीनाम् ।
Upon my own head, upon the hoods of the serpent Kaliya,
Within the dense and formidable wilderness,
Upon the sacred summit of the Venkata Hill,
And atop the crown of the Vedas...
चित्तेऽप्यनन्यमनसां सममाहितौ ते
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ १२॥
I take refuge at the two feet of Lord Venkatesha, which are perfectly established in the hearts of those whose minds are devoted to Him alone with undivided attention.
अम्लानहृष्यदवनीतलकीर्णपुष्पौ
श्रीवेङ्कटाद्रिशिखराभरणायमानौ ।
Those two feet, upon which unfading flowers are strewn by the ecstatic, rejoicing earth,
And which shine as the ultimate crown-ornament upon the peak of the sacred Venkata Hill.
आनन्दिताखिलमनोनयनौ तवैतौ
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ १३॥
I take refuge in these two feet of Yours, O Lord Venkatesha, which bring supreme bliss to the minds and eyes of all.
प्रायः प्रपन्नजनताप्रथमावगाह्यौ
मातुस्स्तनाविव शिशोरमृतायमानौ ।
Verily, like a mother’s breasts that yield life-giving nectar to her infant, they are the very first sanctuary to be sought and immersed in by the multitude of surrendered souls.
प्राप्तौ परस्परतुलामतुलान्तरौ ते
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ १४॥
I seek refuge in those two feet of Lord Sri Venkatesha, which, being incomparable to anything else in the universe, find comparison only in each other, and are utterly peerless in their supreme glory.
सत्त्वोत्तरैस्सततसेव्यपदाम्बुजेन
संसारतारकदयार्द्र दृगञ्चलेन ।
By Him whose lotus feet are eternally adored by those supreme in purity and goodness,
And whose sidelong glance, moist with tender compassion, delivers souls from the ocean of worldly existence.
सौम्योपयन्तृमुनिना मम दर्शितौ ते
श्रीवेङ्कटेशचरणौ शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ १५॥
I surrender and take refuge at those two feet of Lord Sri Venkatesha,
which were revealed to me by the revered sage Saumya Upayantri.
श्रीश श्रिया घटिकया त्वदुपायभावे
प्राप्ये त्वयि स्वयमुपेयतया स्फुरन्त्या ।
O Lord of Lakshmi! When You assume the role of the Means to salvation, Lakshmi acts as the mediator who unites us with You; and when You are realized as the ultimate Goal to be attained, She Herself shines resplendently as that very Goal.
नित्याश्रिताय निरवद्यगुणाय तुभ्यं
स्यां किङ्करो वृषगिरीश न जातु मह्यम् ॥ १६॥
O Lord of Vrishagiri! May I forever be a servant unto You—who are the eternal refuge of Goddess Lakshmi and the possessor of flawless, divine attributes—and may I never, at any time, exist for my own sake.
॥ इति वेङ्कटेशप्रपत्ति ॥
Thus concludes the absolute self-surrender to Lord Venkatesha.
अथ वेङ्कटेशमङ्गलाशासनम् ।
Now begins the sacred invocation of auspiciousness unto Lord Venkatesha.
श्रियः कान्ताय कल्याणनिधये निधयेऽर्थिनां
श्रीवेङ्कटनिवासाय श्रीनिवासाय मङ्गलम् ॥ १॥
May all auspicious glory be unto Lord Srinivasa—
the beloved of Sri, the eternal treasure-house of all auspiciousness,
the ultimate treasury for all who seek refuge,
who dwells upon the sacred Venkata Hill.
लक्ष्मी सविभ्रमालोकसुभ्रूविभ्रमचक्षुषे
चक्षुषे सर्वलोकानां वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ २॥
To Him whose eyes are filled with playful delight, captivated by the loving glances and the graceful movement of the beautiful eyebrows of Goddess Lakshmi,
To Him who is Himself the supreme eye of all the worlds—may all auspiciousness and glory be unto Lord Venkatesha.
श्रीवेङ्कटाद्रिशृङ्गाङ्ग्रमङ्गलाभरणाङ्घ्रये
मङ्गलानां निवासाय श्रीनिवासाय मङ्गलम् ॥ ३॥
May all auspicious glory be unto Lord Srinivasa,
Who is the eternal abode of all auspiciousness,
And whose divine feet are the most sacred ornament
Adorning the highest peak of the venerable Venkata Hill.
सर्वावयवसौन्दर्यसम्पदा सर्वचेतसां
सदा सम्मोहनायास्तु वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ ४॥
May there be eternal auspiciousness and glory to Lord Venkatesha, who, by the boundless wealth of beauty of all His divine limbs, forever captivates the minds and hearts of all beings.
नित्याय निरवद्याय सत्यानन्दचिदात्मने
सर्वान्तरात्मने श्रीमद्वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ ५॥
May all auspiciousness be unto the glorious Lord Venkatesha,
Who is eternal, flawless, and the embodiment of Truth, Consciousness, and Bliss,
The indwelling Self of all beings.
स्वतस्सर्वविदे सर्वशक्तये सर्वशेषिणे
सुलभाय सुशीलाय वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ ६॥
To Him who is inherently all-knowing, omnipotent, and the ultimate Master of all existence,
To Him who is easily accessible and of the most gracious and noble disposition—may all auspiciousness and glory be unto Lord Venkatesha.
परस्मै ब्रह्मणे पूर्णकामाय परमात्मने
प्रयुञ्जे परतत्त्वाय वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ ७॥
To the Supreme Brahman, whose every desire is eternally fulfilled, who is the Supreme Self and the Ultimate Truth—unto Lord Venkatesha, I offer my auspicious adoration.
आकालतत्त्वमश्रान्तं आत्मनामनुपश्यतां
अतृप्त्यमृतरूपाय वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ ८॥
May all auspiciousness be unto Lord Venkatesha, whose form is the insatiable nectar of immortality to those realized souls who, tirelessly and for all eternity, contemplate and behold Him.
प्रायस्स्वचरणौ पुंसां शरण्यत्वेन पाणिना
कृपयाऽऽदिशते श्रीमद्वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ ९॥
May all auspiciousness be unto the glorious Lord Venkatesha, who, out of supreme compassion, points with His hand toward His own feet, revealing them to humanity as the ultimate refuge.
दयामृत तरङ्गिण्यास्तरङ्गैरिव शीतलैः
अपाङ्गैः सिञ्चते विश्वं वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ १०॥
May all auspiciousness be unto Lord Venkatesha, who bathes the entire universe with His cool side-glances, which are like the soothing waves of a river of the nectar of compassion.
स्रग्भूषाम्बरहेतीनां सुषमावहमूर्तये
सर्वार्तिशमनायास्तु वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ ११॥
May all auspiciousness be unto Lord Venkatesha, the pacifier of all distress and suffering, whose sublimely beautiful form imparts splendor to the very garlands, ornaments, garments, and weapons that adorn Him.
श्रीवैकुण्ठविरक्ताय स्वामिपुष्करिणीतटे
रमया रममाणाय वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ १२॥
May all auspiciousness be unto Lord Venkatesha, who, choosing to leave His supreme abode of Sri Vaikuntha, sports in divine bliss with Goddess Lakshmi on the banks of the sacred Swami Pushkarini lake.
श्रीमत्सुन्दरजामातृमुनिमानसवासिने
सर्वलोकनिवासाय श्रीनिवासाय मङ्गलम् ॥ १३॥
May all auspiciousness be unto Lord Srinivasa—the supreme abode of Lakshmi, who dwells eternally in the heart of the glorious sage Sundara Jamatri, and who is Himself the ultimate sanctuary of all the worlds.
मङ्गलाशासनपरैर्मदाचार्य पुरोगमैः
सर्वैश्च पूर्वैराचार्यैः सत्कृतायास्तु मङ्गलम् ॥ १४॥
May all auspiciousness be unto Her, who is deeply revered by all the ancient spiritual masters, led by my own preceptors, who are eternally dedicated to offering auspicious blessings and singing Her divine glories.
॥ इति वेङ्कटेशमङ्गलाशासनम् ॥
Thus concludes the sacred offering of auspicious benediction unto Lord Venkatesha.
॥ ॐ तत्सत् ॥
Om. That is the Supreme Reality.
