ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶஸுப்ரபாதம்
ஸுப்ரபாதம் ப்ரபத்தி மங்கலாஶாஸநம் ஸ்தோத்ரம் ஸஹிதம்
॥ ஶ்ரீஃ ॥
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 ||
அத ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶஸுப்ரபாதம் ।
Now begins the auspicious morning awakening hymn to the glorious Lord Venkatesha.
கௌஸல்யா ஸுப்ரஜா ராம பூர்வா ஸந்த்யா ப்ரவர்ததே ।
O Rama, the noble son of Kausalya! The morning twilight is unfolding in the East.
உத்திஷ்ட நரஶார்தூல கர்தவ்யம் தைவமாஹ்நிகம் ॥ ௧॥
Arise, O tiger among men! The daily divine rites must be performed.
உத்திஷ்டோத்திஷ்ட கோவிந்த உத்திஷ்ட கருடத்வஜ ।
Awake, arise, O Govinda! Arise, O Lord whose banner bears the emblem of Garuda!
உத்திஷ்ட கமலாகாந்த த்ரைலோக்யம் மங்கலம் குரு ॥ ௨॥
Arise, O Beloved of Lakshmi! Bestow auspiciousness upon all the three worlds.
மாதஸ்ஸமஸ்தஜகதாம் மதுகைடபாரேஃ
வக்ஷோவிஹாரிணி மநோஹரதிவ்யமூர்தே ।
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!
ஶ்ரீஸ்வாமிநி ஶ்ரிதஜந ப்ரியதாநஶீலே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶதயிதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௩॥
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.
தவ ஸுப்ரபாதமரவிந்தலோசநே
பவது ப்ரஸந்நமுகசந்த்ரமண்டலே ।
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.
விதிஶங்கரேந்த்ரவநிதாபிரர்சிதே
வ்ரு'ஷஶைலநாததயிதே தயாநிதே ॥ ௪॥
O You who are adored by the consorts of Brahma, Shiva, and Indra,
O Beloved of the Lord of Vrishashaila, O Ocean of Compassion!
அத்ர்யாதி ஸப்தரு'ஷயஸ்ஸமுபாஸ்ய ஸந்த்யாம்
ஆகாஶஸிந்துகமலாநி மநோஹராணி ।
The seven sages, led by Atri, having performed their morning worship of the dawn,
[bring] the captivatingly beautiful lotuses of the celestial Ganges.
ஆதாய பாதயுகமர்சயிதும் ப்ரபந்நாஃ
ஶேஷாத்ரிஶேகரவிபோ தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௫॥
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!
பஞ்சாநநாப்ஜபவஷண்முகவாஸவாத்யாஃ
த்ரைவிக்ரமாதிசரிதம் விபுதாஃ ஸ்துவந்தி ।
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.
பாஷாபதிஃ படதி வாஸரஶுத்திமாராத்
ஶேஷாத்ரிஶேகரவிபோ தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௬॥
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.
ஈஷத்ப்ரபுல்லஸரஸீருஹநாரிகேல-
பூகத்ருமாதி ஸுமநோஹரபாலிகாநாம் ।
Of the highly enchanting groves and gardens, adorned with gently blossoming lotuses, coconut palms, areca-nut trees, and other beautiful flora...
ஆவாதி மந்தமநிலஸ்ஸஹ திவ்யகந்தைஃ
ஶேஷாத்ரிஶேகரவிபோ தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௭॥
The gentle breeze blows, bearing divine fragrances. O Lord of the summit of Sheshadri, may this dawn be auspicious unto Thee.
உந்மீல்ய நேத்ரயுகமுத்தமபஞ்ஜரஸ்தாஃ
பாத்ராவஶிஷ்டகதலீபலபாயஸாநி ।
Opening their pair of eyes, those dwelling within exquisite cages [feed upon] the remnants of bananas and sweet milk-pudding left in the vessels...
புக்த்வா ஸலீலமத கேலிஶுகாஃ படந்தி
ஶேஷாத்ரிஶேகரவிபோ தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௮॥
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."
தந்த்ரீப்ரஹர்ஷமதுரஸ்வநயா விபஞ்ச்யா (தந்த்ரீப்ரகர்ஷ)
காயத்யநந்தசரிதம் தவ நாரதோऽபி ।
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.
பாஷாஸமக்ரமஸக்ரு'த்கரசாரரம்யம்
ஶேஷாத்ரிஶேகரவிபோ தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௯॥
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.
ப்ரு'ங்காவலீ ச மகரந்தரஸாநுவித்த-
சங்காரகீதநிநதைஃ ஸஹ ஸேவநாய ।
And the swarms of bees, along with their humming songs steeped in the sweet essence of flower-nectar, have arrived to render their service.
நிர்யாத்யுபாந்தஸரஸீகமலோதரேப்யஃ
ஶேஷாத்ரிஶேகரவிபோ தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௦॥
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.
யோஷாகணேந வரதத்நி விமத்யமாநே
கோஷாலயேஷு ததிமந்தநதீவ்ரகோஷாஃ ।
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...
ரோஷாத்கலிம் விதததே ககுபஶ்ச கும்பாஃ
ஶேஷாத்ரிஶேகரவிபோ தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௧॥
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!
பத்மேஶமித்ரஶதபத்ரகதாலிவர்காஃ
ஹர்தும் ஶ்ரியம் குவலயஸ்ய நிஜாங்கலக்ஷ்ம்யா ।
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.
பேரீநிநாதமிவ பிப்ரதி தீவ்ரநாதம்
ஶேஷாத்ரிஶேகரவிபோ தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௨॥
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.
ஶ்ரீமந்நபீஷ்டவரதாகிலலோகபந்தோ
ஶ்ரீஶ்ரீநிவாஸ ஜகதேகதயைகஸிந்தோ ।
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!
ஶ்ரீதேவதாக்ரு'ஹபுஜாந்தர திவ்யமூர்தே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௩॥
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.
ஶ்ரீஸ்வாமிபுஷ்கரிணிகாऽऽப்லவநிர்மலாங்காஃ
ஶ்ரேயோऽர்திநோ ஹரவிரிஞ்சிஸநந்தநாத்யாஃ ।
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...
த்வாரே வஸந்தி வரவேத்ரஹதோத்தமாங்காஃ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௪॥
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.
ஶ்ரீஶேஷஶைலகருடாசலவேங்கடாத்ரி
நாராயணாத்ரிவ்ரு'ஷபாத்ரிவ்ரு'ஷாத்ரிமுக்யாம் ।
Foremost among the sacred hills of Sheshadri, Garudadri, Venkatadri, Narayanadri, Vrishabhadri, and Vrishadri...
ஆக்யாம் த்வதீயவஸதேரநிஶம் வதந்தி
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௫॥
Incessantly chanting the name of Your divine abode, they pray:
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, may this dawn be auspicious unto You!
ஸேவாபராஃ ஶிவஸுரேஶக்ரு'ஶாநுதர்ம-
ரக்ஷோऽம்புநாதபவமாநதநாதிநாதாஃ ।
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.
பத்தாஞ்ஜலிப்ரவிலஸந்நிஜஶீர்ஷதேஶாஃ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௬॥
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.
தாடீஷு தே விஹகராஜம்ரு'காதிராஜ-
நாகாதிராஜகஜராஜஹயாதிராஜாஃ ।
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...
ஸ்வஸ்வாதிகாரமஹிமாதிகமர்தயந்தே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௭॥
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.
ஸூர்யேந்துபௌமபுதவாக்பதிகாவ்யஸௌரி-
ஸ்வர்பாநுகேதுதிவிஷத்பரிஷத்ப்ரதாநாஃ ।
The Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu, who are the foremost leaders of the assembly of the celestial gods...
த்வத்தாஸதாஸசரமாவதிதாஸதாஸாஃ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௮॥
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.
த்வத்பாததூலிபரிதஸ்புரிதோத்தமாங்காஃ
ஸ்வர்காபவர்கநிரபேக்ஷநிஜாந்தரங்காஃ ।
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.
கல்பாகமாகலநயாऽऽகுலதாம் லபந்தே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௧௯॥
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.
த்வத்கோபுராக்ரஶிகராணி நிரீக்ஷமாணாஃ
ஸ்வர்காபவர்கபதவீம் பரமாம் ஶ்ரயந்தஃ ।
Beholding the topmost spires of Your temple gateways,
they attain the supreme path of heaven and ultimate liberation.
மர்த்யா மநுஷ்யபுவநே மதிமாஶ்ரயந்தே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௨௦॥
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.
ஶ்ரீபூமிநாயக தயாதிகுணாம்ரு'தாப்தே
தேவாதிதேவ ஜகதேகஶரண்யமூர்தே ।
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.
ஶ்ரீமந்நநந்தகருடாதிபிரர்சிதாங்க்ரே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௨௧॥
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.
ஶ்ரீபத்மநாப புருஷோத்தம வாஸுதேவ
வைகுண்ட மாதவ ஜநார்தந சக்ரபாணே ।
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!
ஶ்ரீவத்ஸசிஹ்ந ஶரணாகதபாரிஜாத
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௨௨॥
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.
கந்தர்பதர்பஹரஸுந்தரதிவ்யமூர்தே
காந்தாகுசாம்புருஹகுட்மலலோலத்ரு'ஷ்டே ।
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.
கல்யாணநிர்மலகுணாகரதிவ்யகீர்தே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௨௩॥
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.
மீநாக்ரு'தே கமடகோலந்ரு'ஸிம்ஹவர்ணிந்
ஸ்வாமிந் பரஶ்வததபோதந ராமசந்த்ர ।
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;
ஶேஷாம்ஶராம யதுநந்தந கல்கிரூப
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௨௪॥
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.
ஏலாலவங்ககநஸாரஸுகந்திதீர்தம்
திவ்யம் வியத்ஸரிதி ஹேமகடேஷு பூர்ணம் ।
The divine, sacred water from the celestial river, filled to the brim in golden pitchers, and rendered exquisitely fragrant with cardamom, cloves, and camphor.
த்ரு'த்வாऽऽத்ய வைதிகஶிகாமணயஃ ப்ரஹ்ரு'ஷ்டாஃ
திஷ்டந்தி வேங்கடபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௨௫॥
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.
பாஸ்வாநுதேதி விகசாநி ஸரோருஹாணி
ஸம்பூரயந்தி நிநதைஃ ககுபோ விஹங்காஃ ।
The luminous sun is rising, the lotuses are blooming,
And the birds fill all the directions with their songs.
ஶ்ரீவைஷ்ணவாஸ்ஸததமர்திதமங்கலாஸ்தே
தாமாஶ்ரயந்தி தவ வேங்கட ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௨௬॥
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.
ப்ரஹ்மாதயஸ்ஸுரவராஸ்ஸமஹர்ஷயஸ்தே
ஸந்தஸ்ஸநந்தநமுகாஸ்த்வத யோகிவர்யாஃ । (முகாஸ்தவ)
Brahma and the other supreme divinities, along with the great sages,
the virtuous saints led by Sanandana, and the foremost among yogis...
தாமாந்திகே தவ ஹி மங்கலவஸ்துஹஸ்தாஃ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௨௭॥
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.
லக்ஷ்மீநிவாஸ நிரவத்யகுணைகஸிந்தோ
ஸம்ஸாரஸாகரஸமுத்தரணைகஸேதோ ।
O Abode of Goddess Lakshmi, O sole ocean of flawless virtues,
O ultimate bridge to cross over the vast ocean of worldly existence!
வேதாந்தவேத்ய நிஜவைபவ பக்தபோக்ய
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாசலபதே தவ ஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥ ௨௮॥
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.
இத்தம் வ்ரு'ஷாசலபதேரிஹ ஸுப்ரபாதம்
யே மாநவாஃ ப்ரதிதிநம் படிதும் ப்ரவ்ரு'த்தாஃ ।
Thus, those humans who, in this world, engage themselves daily in reciting this auspicious morning hymn of the Lord of Vrishachala...
தேஷாம் ப்ரபாதஸமயே ஸ்ம்ரு'திரங்கபாஜாம்
ப்ரஜ்ஞாம் பரார்தஸுலபாம் பரமாம் ப்ரஸூதே ॥ ௨௯॥
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.
॥ இதி வேங்கடேஶஸுப்ரபாதம் ॥
**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.
அத வேங்கடேஶஸ்தோத்ரம் ।
Thus begins the sacred hymn of adoration to Lord Venkatesha.
கமலாகுசசூசுககுங்குமதோ
நியதாருணிதாதுலநீலதநோ ।
O Lord of matchless blue form,
Perpetually crimsoned by the saffron paste
From the tips of the breasts of Goddess Kamala,
கமலாயதலோசந லோகபதே
விஜயீ பவ வேங்கடஶைலபதே ॥ ௧॥
O Lotus-eyed Lord, Sovereign of the worlds,
May You be victorious, O Lord of the Venkata Hill!
ஸசதுர்முகஷண்முகபஞ்சமுக-
ப்ரமுகாகிலதைவதமௌலிமணே ।
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!
ஶரணாகதவத்ஸல ஸாரநிதே
பரிபாலய மாம் வ்ரு'ஷஶைலபதே ॥ ௨॥
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.
அதிவேலதயா தவ துர்விஷஹைஃ
அநுவேலக்ரு'தைரபராதஶதைஃ ।
By the hundreds of unbearable offenses,
committed against You incessantly at every moment,
which have transgressed all boundaries...
பரிதம் த்வரிதம் வ்ரு'ஷஶைலபதே
பரயா க்ரு'பயா பரிபாஹி ஹரே ॥ ௩॥
O Lord of the Vrishabha Hill, O Hari!
With Your supreme compassion,
swiftly and completely protect me.
அதிவேங்கடஶைலமுதாரமதே-
ர்ஜநதாபிமதாதிகதாநரதாத் ।
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...
பரதேவதயா கதிதாந்நிகமைஃ
கமலாதயிதாந்ந பரம் கலயே ॥ ௪॥
I recognize no reality superior to the Beloved of Kamala, who is proclaimed by the Vedas as the Supreme Divinity.
கலவேணுரவாவஶகோபவதூ-
ஶதகோடிவ்ரு'தாத்ஸ்மரகோடிஸமாத் ।
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.
ப்ரதிவல்லவிகாபிமதாத்ஸுகதாத்
வஸுதேவஸுதாந்ந பரம் கலயே ॥ ௫॥
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.
அபிராமகுணாகர தாஶரதே
ஜகதேகதநுர்தர தீரமதே ।
O Son of Dasharatha, the treasury of enchanting virtues,
The sole peerless archer of the universe, of steadfast and resolute mind.
ரகுநாயக ராம ரமேஶ விபோ
வரதோ பவ தேவ தயாஜலதே ॥ ௬॥
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.
அவநீதநயாகமநீயகரம்
ரஜநீகரசாருமுகாம்புருஹம் ।
He who holds the beautiful, beloved hand of the Earth’s daughter,
Whose lotus-face is as lovely as the moon.
ரஜநீசரராஜதமோமிஹிரம்
மஹநீயமஹம் ரகுராமமயே ॥ ௭॥
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.
ஸுமுகம் ஸுஹ்ரு'தம் ஸுலபம் ஸுகதம்
ஸ்வநுஜம் ச ஸுகாயமமோகஶரம் ।
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.
அபஹாய ரகூத்வஹமந்யமஹம்
ந கதஞ்சந கஞ்சந ஜாது பஜே ॥ ௮॥
Leaving aside the preeminent descendant of the Raghu dynasty, I shall never, under any circumstances, at any time, worship any other.
விநா வேங்கடேஶம் ந நாதோ ந நாதஃ
ஸதா வேங்கடேஶம் ஸ்மராமி ஸ்மராமி ।
Without Venkatesha, there is no lord, no savior;
Always do I remember Venkatesha, ever do I remember Him.
ஹரே வேங்கடேஶ ப்ரஸீத ப்ரஸீத
ப்ரியம் வேங்கடேஶ ப்ரயச்ச ப்ரயச்ச ॥ ௯॥
O Hari! O Lord Venkatesha! Be pleased, be gracious!
O Lord Venkatesha! Bestow, oh bestow upon me that which is dear and beneficial!
அஹம் தூரதஸ்தே பதாம்போஜயுக்ம-
ப்ரணாமேச்சயாऽऽகத்ய ஸேவாம் கரோமி ।
Having come from afar with the yearning to prostrate before the pair of Your lotus feet, I offer my service unto You.
ஸக்ரு'த்ஸேவயா நித்யஸேவாபலம் த்வம்
ப்ரயச்ச ப்ரயச்ச ப்ரபோ வேங்கடேஶ ॥ ௧௦॥
O Lord Venkatesha!
Through a single act of devotion,
bestow, pray bestow, the fruit of eternal service.
அஜ்ஞாநிநா மயா தோஷாந் அஶேஷாந்விஹிதாந் ஹரே ।
O Hari, all faults and transgressions, without exception, have been committed by me, an ignorant soul.
க்ஷமஸ்வ த்வம் க்ஷமஸ்வ த்வம் ஶேஷஶைலஶிகாமணே ॥ ௧௧॥
Forgive, O Lord, please forgive, You who are the crest-jewel of the Seshachala Hill.
॥ இதி வேங்கடேஶஸ்தோத்ரம் ॥
Thus concludes the Venkatesha Stotram.
அத வேங்கடேஶப்ரபத்தி ।
Now begins the seeking of refuge in Lord Venkatesha.
ஈஶாநாம் ஜகதோऽஸ்ய வேங்கடபதேர்விஷ்ணோஃ பராம் ப்ரேயஸீம்
தத்வக்ஷஸ்ஸ்தலநித்யவாஸரஸிகாம் தத்க்ஷாந்திஸம்வர்திநீம் ।
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.
பத்மாலங்க்ரு'தபாணிபல்லவயுகாம் பத்மாஸநஸ்தாம் ஶ்ரியம்
வாத்ஸல்யாதிகுணோஜ்ஜ்வலாம் பகவதீம் வந்தே ஜகந்மாதரம் ॥ ௧॥
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.
ஶ்ரீமந் க்ரு'பாஜலநிதே க்ரு'தஸர்வலோக
ஸர்வஜ்ஞ ஶக்த நதவத்ஸல ஸர்வஶேஷிந் ।
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.
ஸ்வாமிந் ஸுஶீல ஸுலபாஶ்ரிதபாரிஜாத
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௨॥
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.
ஆநூபுரார்பிதஸுஜாதஸுகந்திபுஷ்ப-
ஸௌரப்யஸௌரபகரௌ ஸமஸந்நிவேஶௌ ।
Perfectly and symmetrically proportioned,
Your two feet enhance the very fragrance of the exquisite, sweet-smelling flowers offered up to Your anklets.
ஸௌம்யௌ ஸதாऽநுபவநேऽபி நவாநுபாவ்யௌ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௩॥
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.
ஸத்யோவிகாஸிஸமுதித்வரஸாந்த்ரராக-
ஸௌரப்யநிர்பரஸரோருஹஸாம்யவார்தாம் ।
The claim of resemblance to a lotus—one that is freshly blooming, radiant with a surging, deep crimson glow, and brimming with exquisite fragrance...
ஸம்யக்ஷு ஸாஹஸபதேஷு விலேகயந்தௌ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௪॥
I take refuge at the twin feet of Lord Venkatesha, which perfectly engrave their divine and protective marks upon the paths of supreme courage.
ரேகாமயத்வஜஸுதாகலஶாதபத்ர
வஜ்ராங்குஶாம்புருஹகல்பகஶங்கசக்ரைஃ ।
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...
பவ்யைரலங்க்ரு'ததலௌ பரதத்த்வசிந்ஹைஃ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௫॥
I take refuge at the sacred feet of Lord Venkatesha, whose divine soles are adorned with the auspicious symbols of the Supreme Truth.
தாம்ரோதரத்யுதிபராஜிதபத்மராகௌ
பாஹ்யைர்மஹோபிரபிபூதமஹேந்த்ரநீலௌ ।
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.
உத்யந்நகாம்ஶுபிருதஸ்தஶஶாங்கபாஸௌ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௬॥
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.
ஸப்ரேமபீதி கமலாகரபல்லவாப்யாம்
ஸம்வாஹநேऽபி ஸபதி க்லமமாததாநௌ ।
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...
காந்தாவவாங்க்மநஸகோசரஸௌகுமார்யௌ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௭॥
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.
லக்ஷ்மீமஹீததநுரூபநிஜாநுபாவ-
நீலாதிதிவ்யமஹிஷீகரபல்லவாநாம் ।
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...
ஆருண்யஸங்க்ரமணதஃ கில ஸாந்த்ரராகௌ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௮॥
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.
நித்யாநமத்விதிஶிவாதிகிரீடகோடி-
ப்ரத்யுப்ததீப்தநவரத்நமஹஃப்ரரோஹைஃ ।
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...
நீராஜநாவிதிமுதாரமுபாததாநௌ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௯॥
I take refuge at the two feet of Lord Venkatesha, which graciously accept the grand and magnificent ritual offering of sacred lights.
விஷ்ணோஃ பதே பரம இத்யுதிதப்ரஶம்ஸௌ
யௌ மத்வ உத்ஸ இதி போக்யதயாऽப்யுபாத்தௌ ।
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...
பூயஸ்ததேதி தவ பாணிதலப்ரதிஷ்டௌ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௧௦॥
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."
பார்தாய தத்ஸத்ரு'ஶஸாரதிநா த்வயைவ
யௌ தர்ஶிதௌ ஸ்வசரணௌ ஶரணம் வ்ரஜேதி ।
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"—
பூயோऽபி மஹ்யமிஹ தௌ கரதர்ஶிதௌ தே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௧௧॥
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.
மந்மூர்த்நி காலியபணே விகடாடவீஷு
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாத்ரிஶிகரே ஶிரஸி ஶ்ருதீநாம் ।
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...
சித்தேऽப்யநந்யமநஸாம் ஸமமாஹிதௌ தே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௧௨॥
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.
அம்லாநஹ்ரு'ஷ்யதவநீதலகீர்ணபுஷ்பௌ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாத்ரிஶிகராபரணாயமாநௌ ।
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.
ஆநந்திதாகிலமநோநயநௌ தவைதௌ
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௧௩॥
I take refuge in these two feet of Yours, O Lord Venkatesha, which bring supreme bliss to the minds and eyes of all.
ப்ராயஃ ப்ரபந்நஜநதாப்ரதமாவகாஹ்யௌ
மாதுஸ்ஸ்தநாவிவ ஶிஶோரம்ரு'தாயமாநௌ ।
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.
ப்ராப்தௌ பரஸ்பரதுலாமதுலாந்தரௌ தே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௧௪॥
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.
ஸத்த்வோத்தரைஸ்ஸததஸேவ்யபதாம்புஜேந
ஸம்ஸாரதாரகதயார்த்ர த்ரு'கஞ்சலேந ।
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.
ஸௌம்யோபயந்த்ரு'முநிநா மம தர்ஶிதௌ தே
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடேஶசரணௌ ஶரணம் ப்ரபத்யே ॥ ௧௫॥
I surrender and take refuge at those two feet of Lord Sri Venkatesha,
which were revealed to me by the revered sage Saumya Upayantri.
ஶ்ரீஶ ஶ்ரியா கடிகயா த்வதுபாயபாவே
ப்ராப்யே த்வயி ஸ்வயமுபேயதயா ஸ்புரந்த்யா ।
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.
நித்யாஶ்ரிதாய நிரவத்யகுணாய துப்யம்
ஸ்யாம் கிங்கரோ வ்ரு'ஷகிரீஶ ந ஜாது மஹ்யம் ॥ ௧௬॥
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.
॥ இதி வேங்கடேஶப்ரபத்தி ॥
Thus concludes the absolute self-surrender to Lord Venkatesha.
அத வேங்கடேஶமங்கலாஶாஸநம் ।
Now begins the sacred invocation of auspiciousness unto Lord Venkatesha.
ஶ்ரியஃ காந்தாய கல்யாணநிதயே நிதயேऽர்திநாம்
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடநிவாஸாய ஶ்ரீநிவாஸாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௧॥
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.
லக்ஷ்மீ ஸவிப்ரமாலோகஸுப்ரூவிப்ரமசக்ஷுஷே
சக்ஷுஷே ஸர்வலோகாநாம் வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௨॥
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.
ஶ்ரீவேங்கடாத்ரிஶ்ரு'ங்காங்க்ரமங்கலாபரணாங்க்ரயே
மங்கலாநாம் நிவாஸாய ஶ்ரீநிவாஸாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௩॥
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.
ஸர்வாவயவஸௌந்தர்யஸம்பதா ஸர்வசேதஸாம்
ஸதா ஸம்மோஹநாயாஸ்து வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௪॥
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.
நித்யாய நிரவத்யாய ஸத்யாநந்தசிதாத்மநே
ஸர்வாந்தராத்மநே ஶ்ரீமத்வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௫॥
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.
ஸ்வதஸ்ஸர்வவிதே ஸர்வஶக்தயே ஸர்வஶேஷிணே
ஸுலபாய ஸுஶீலாய வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௬॥
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.
பரஸ்மை ப்ரஹ்மணே பூர்ணகாமாய பரமாத்மநே
ப்ரயுஞ்ஜே பரதத்த்வாய வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௭॥
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.
ஆகாலதத்த்வமஶ்ராந்தம் ஆத்மநாமநுபஶ்யதாம்
அத்ரு'ப்த்யம்ரு'தரூபாய வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௮॥
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.
ப்ராயஸ்ஸ்வசரணௌ பும்ஸாம் ஶரண்யத்வேந பாணிநா
க்ரு'பயாऽऽதிஶதே ஶ்ரீமத்வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௯॥
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.
தயாம்ரு'த தரங்கிண்யாஸ்தரங்கைரிவ ஶீதலைஃ
அபாங்கைஃ ஸிஞ்சதே விஶ்வம் வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௧௦॥
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.
ஸ்ரக்பூஷாம்பரஹேதீநாம் ஸுஷமாவஹமூர்தயே
ஸர்வார்திஶமநாயாஸ்து வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௧௧॥
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.
ஶ்ரீவைகுண்டவிரக்தாய ஸ்வாமிபுஷ்கரிணீதடே
ரமயா ரமமாணாய வேங்கடேஶாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௧௨॥
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.
ஶ்ரீமத்ஸுந்தரஜாமாத்ரு'முநிமாநஸவாஸிநே
ஸர்வலோகநிவாஸாய ஶ்ரீநிவாஸாய மங்கலம் ॥ ௧௩॥
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.
மங்கலாஶாஸநபரைர்மதாசார்ய புரோகமைஃ
ஸர்வைஶ்ச பூர்வைராசார்யைஃ ஸத்க்ரு'தாயாஸ்து மங்கலம் ॥ ௧௪॥
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.
॥ இதி வேங்கடேஶமங்கலாஶாஸநம் ॥
Thus concludes the sacred offering of auspicious benediction unto Lord Venkatesha.
॥ ௐ தத்ஸத் ॥
Om. That is the Supreme Reality.
