ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್
ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ಪ್ರಪತ್ತಿ ಮಙ್ಗಲಾಶಾಸನಂ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರಂ ಸಹಿತಮ್
॥ ಶ್ರೀಃ ॥
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 ||
ಅಥ ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ।
Now begins the auspicious morning awakening hymn to the glorious Lord Venkatesha.
ಕೌಸಲ್ಯಾ ಸುಪ್ರಜಾ ರಾಮ ಪೂರ್ವಾ ಸನ್ಧ್ಯಾ ಪ್ರವರ್ತತೇ ।
O Rama, the noble son of Kausalya! The morning twilight is unfolding in the East.
ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ ನರಶಾರ್ದೂಲ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯಂ ದೈವಮಾಹ್ನಿಕಮ್ ॥ ೧॥
Arise, O tiger among men! The daily divine rites must be performed.
ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠೋತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ ಗೋವಿನ್ದ ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ ಗರುಡಧ್ವಜ ।
Awake, arise, O Govinda! Arise, O Lord whose banner bears the emblem of Garuda!
ಉತ್ತಿಷ್ಠ ಕಮಲಾಕಾನ್ತ ತ್ರೈಲೋಕ್ಯಂ ಮಙ್ಗಲಂ ಕುರು ॥ ೨॥
Arise, O Beloved of Lakshmi! Bestow auspiciousness upon all the three worlds.
ಮಾತಸ್ಸಮಸ್ತಜಗತಾಂ ಮಧುಕೈಟಭಾರೇಃ
ವಕ್ಷೋವಿಹಾರಿಣಿ ಮನೋಹರದಿವ್ಯಮೂರ್ತೇ ।
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!
ಶ್ರೀಸ್ವಾಮಿನಿ ಶ್ರಿತಜನ ಪ್ರಿಯದಾನಶೀಲೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶದಯಿತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೩॥
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.
ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮರವಿನ್ದಲೋಚನೇ
ಭವತು ಪ್ರಸನ್ನಮುಖಚನ್ದ್ರಮಣ್ಡಲೇ ।
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.
ವಿಧಿಶಙ್ಕರೇನ್ದ್ರವನಿತಾಭಿರರ್ಚಿತೇ
ವೃಷಶೈಲನಾಥದಯಿತೇ ದಯಾನಿಧೇ ॥ ೪॥
O You who are adored by the consorts of Brahma, Shiva, and Indra,
O Beloved of the Lord of Vrishashaila, O Ocean of Compassion!
ಅತ್ರ್ಯಾದಿ ಸಪ್ತಋಷಯಸ್ಸಮುಪಾಸ್ಯ ಸನ್ಧ್ಯಾಂ
ಆಕಾಶಸಿನ್ಧುಕಮಲಾನಿ ಮನೋಹರಾಣಿ ।
The seven sages, led by Atri, having performed their morning worship of the dawn,
[bring] the captivatingly beautiful lotuses of the celestial Ganges.
ಆದಾಯ ಪಾದಯುಗಮರ್ಚಯಿತುಂ ಪ್ರಪನ್ನಾಃ
ಶೇಷಾದ್ರಿಶೇಖರವಿಭೋ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೫॥
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!
ಪಞ್ಚಾನನಾಬ್ಜಭವಷಣ್ಮುಖವಾಸವಾದ್ಯಾಃ
ತ್ರೈವಿಕ್ರಮಾದಿಚರಿತಂ ವಿಬುಧಾಃ ಸ್ತುವನ್ತಿ ।
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.
ಭಾಷಾಪತಿಃ ಪಠತಿ ವಾಸರಶುದ್ಧಿಮಾರಾತ್
ಶೇಷಾದ್ರಿಶೇಖರವಿಭೋ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೬॥
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.
ಈಷತ್ಪ್ರಫುಲ್ಲಸರಸೀರುಹನಾರಿಕೇಲ-
ಪೂಗದ್ರುಮಾದಿ ಸುಮನೋಹರಪಾಲಿಕಾನಾಮ್ ।
Of the highly enchanting groves and gardens, adorned with gently blossoming lotuses, coconut palms, areca-nut trees, and other beautiful flora...
ಆವಾತಿ ಮನ್ದಮನಿಲಸ್ಸಹ ದಿವ್ಯಗನ್ಧೈಃ
ಶೇಷಾದ್ರಿಶೇಖರವಿಭೋ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೭॥
The gentle breeze blows, bearing divine fragrances. O Lord of the summit of Sheshadri, may this dawn be auspicious unto Thee.
ಉನ್ಮೀಲ್ಯ ನೇತ್ರಯುಗಮುತ್ತಮಪಞ್ಜರಸ್ಥಾಃ
ಪಾತ್ರಾವಶಿಷ್ಟಕದಲೀಫಲಪಾಯಸಾನಿ ।
Opening their pair of eyes, those dwelling within exquisite cages [feed upon] the remnants of bananas and sweet milk-pudding left in the vessels...
ಭುಕ್ತ್ವಾ ಸಲೀಲಮಥ ಕೇಲಿಶುಕಾಃ ಪಠನ್ತಿ
ಶೇಷಾದ್ರಿಶೇಖರವಿಭೋ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೮॥
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."
ತನ್ತ್ರೀಪ್ರಹರ್ಷಮಧುರಸ್ವನಯಾ ವಿಪಞ್ಚ್ಯಾ (ತನ್ತ್ರೀಪ್ರಕರ್ಷ)
ಗಾಯತ್ಯನನ್ತಚರಿತಂ ತವ ನಾರದೋಽಪಿ ।
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.
ಭಾಷಾಸಮಗ್ರಮಸಕೃತ್ಕರಚಾರರಮ್ಯಂ
ಶೇಷಾದ್ರಿಶೇಖರವಿಭೋ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೯॥
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.
ಭೃಙ್ಗಾವಲೀ ಚ ಮಕರನ್ದರಸಾನುವಿದ್ಧ-
ಝಙ್ಕಾರಗೀತನಿನದೈಃ ಸಹ ಸೇವನಾಯ ।
And the swarms of bees, along with their humming songs steeped in the sweet essence of flower-nectar, have arrived to render their service.
ನಿರ್ಯಾತ್ಯುಪಾನ್ತಸರಸೀಕಮಲೋದರೇಭ್ಯಃ
ಶೇಷಾದ್ರಿಶೇಖರವಿಭೋ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೦॥
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.
ಯೋಷಾಗಣೇನ ವರದಧ್ನಿ ವಿಮಥ್ಯಮಾನೇ
ಘೋಷಾಲಯೇಷು ದಧಿಮನ್ಥನತೀವ್ರಘೋಷಾಃ ।
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...
ರೋಷಾತ್ಕಲಿಂ ವಿದಧತೇ ಕಕುಭಶ್ಚ ಕುಮ್ಭಾಃ
ಶೇಷಾದ್ರಿಶೇಖರವಿಭೋ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೧॥
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!
ಪದ್ಮೇಶಮಿತ್ರಶತಪತ್ರಗತಾಲಿವರ್ಗಾಃ
ಹರ್ತುಂ ಶ್ರಿಯಂ ಕುವಲಯಸ್ಯ ನಿಜಾಙ್ಗಲಕ್ಷ್ಮ್ಯಾ ।
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.
ಭೇರೀನಿನಾದಮಿವ ಬಿಭ್ರತಿ ತೀವ್ರನಾದಂ
ಶೇಷಾದ್ರಿಶೇಖರವಿಭೋ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೨॥
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.
ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ನಭೀಷ್ಟವರದಾಖಿಲಲೋಕಬನ್ಧೋ
ಶ್ರೀಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ ಜಗದೇಕದಯೈಕಸಿನ್ಧೋ ।
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!
ಶ್ರೀದೇವತಾಗೃಹಭುಜಾನ್ತರ ದಿವ್ಯಮೂರ್ತೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೩॥
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.
ಶ್ರೀಸ್ವಾಮಿಪುಷ್ಕರಿಣಿಕಾಽಽಪ್ಲವನಿರ್ಮಲಾಙ್ಗಾಃ
ಶ್ರೇಯೋಽರ್ಥಿನೋ ಹರವಿರಿಞ್ಚಿಸನನ್ದನಾದ್ಯಾಃ ।
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...
ದ್ವಾರೇ ವಸನ್ತಿ ವರವೇತ್ರಹತೋತ್ತಮಾಙ್ಗಾಃ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೪॥
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.
ಶ್ರೀಶೇಷಶೈಲಗರುಡಾಚಲವೇಙ್ಕಟಾದ್ರಿ
ನಾರಾಯಣಾದ್ರಿವೃಷಭಾದ್ರಿವೃಷಾದ್ರಿಮುಖ್ಯಾಮ್ ।
Foremost among the sacred hills of Sheshadri, Garudadri, Venkatadri, Narayanadri, Vrishabhadri, and Vrishadri...
ಆಖ್ಯಾಂ ತ್ವದೀಯವಸತೇರನಿಶಂ ವದನ್ತಿ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೫॥
Incessantly chanting the name of Your divine abode, they pray:
O Lord of the sacred Venkata Hill, may this dawn be auspicious unto You!
ಸೇವಾಪರಾಃ ಶಿವಸುರೇಶಕೃಶಾನುಧರ್ಮ-
ರಕ್ಷೋಽಮ್ಬುನಾಥಪವಮಾನಧನಾಧಿನಾಥಾಃ ।
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.
ಬದ್ಧಾಞ್ಜಲಿಪ್ರವಿಲಸನ್ನಿಜಶೀರ್ಷದೇಶಾಃ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೬॥
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.
ಧಾಟೀಷು ತೇ ವಿಹಗರಾಜಮೃಗಾಧಿರಾಜ-
ನಾಗಾಧಿರಾಜಗಜರಾಜಹಯಾಧಿರಾಜಾಃ ।
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...
ಸ್ವಸ್ವಾಧಿಕಾರಮಹಿಮಾಧಿಕಮರ್ಥಯನ್ತೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೭॥
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.
ಸೂರ್ಯೇನ್ದುಭೌಮಬುಧವಾಕ್ಪತಿಕಾವ್ಯಸೌರಿ-
ಸ್ವರ್ಭಾನುಕೇತುದಿವಿಷತ್ಪರಿಷತ್ಪ್ರಧಾನಾಃ ।
The Sun, the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu, who are the foremost leaders of the assembly of the celestial gods...
ತ್ವದ್ದಾಸದಾಸಚರಮಾವಧಿದಾಸದಾಸಾಃ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೮॥
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.
ತ್ವತ್ಪಾದಧೂಲಿಭರಿತಸ್ಫುರಿತೋತ್ತಮಾಙ್ಗಾಃ
ಸ್ವರ್ಗಾಪವರ್ಗನಿರಪೇಕ್ಷನಿಜಾನ್ತರಙ್ಗಾಃ ।
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.
ಕಲ್ಪಾಗಮಾಕಲನಯಾಽಽಕುಲತಾಂ ಲಭನ್ತೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೧೯॥
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.
ತ್ವದ್ಗೋಪುರಾಗ್ರಶಿಖರಾಣಿ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಮಾಣಾಃ
ಸ್ವರ್ಗಾಪವರ್ಗಪದವೀಂ ಪರಮಾಂ ಶ್ರಯನ್ತಃ ।
Beholding the topmost spires of Your temple gateways,
they attain the supreme path of heaven and ultimate liberation.
ಮರ್ತ್ಯಾ ಮನುಷ್ಯಭುವನೇ ಮತಿಮಾಶ್ರಯನ್ತೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೨೦॥
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.
ಶ್ರೀಭೂಮಿನಾಯಕ ದಯಾದಿಗುಣಾಮೃತಾಬ್ಧೇ
ದೇವಾಧಿದೇವ ಜಗದೇಕಶರಣ್ಯಮೂರ್ತೇ ।
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.
ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ನನನ್ತಗರುಡಾದಿಭಿರರ್ಚಿತಾಙ್ಘ್ರೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೨೧॥
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.
ಶ್ರೀಪದ್ಮನಾಭ ಪುರುಷೋತ್ತಮ ವಾಸುದೇವ
ವೈಕುಣ್ಠ ಮಾಧವ ಜನಾರ್ದನ ಚಕ್ರಪಾಣೇ ।
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!
ಶ್ರೀವತ್ಸಚಿಹ್ನ ಶರಣಾಗತಪಾರಿಜಾತ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೨೨॥
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.
ಕನ್ದರ್ಪದರ್ಪಹರಸುನ್ದರದಿವ್ಯಮೂರ್ತೇ
ಕಾನ್ತಾಕುಚಾಮ್ಬುರುಹಕುಡ್ಮಲಲೋಲದೃಷ್ಟೇ ।
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.
ಕಲ್ಯಾಣನಿರ್ಮಲಗುಣಾಕರದಿವ್ಯಕೀರ್ತೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೨೩॥
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.
ಮೀನಾಕೃತೇ ಕಮಠಕೋಲನೃಸಿಂಹವರ್ಣಿನ್
ಸ್ವಾಮಿನ್ ಪರಶ್ವಧತಪೋಧನ ರಾಮಚನ್ದ್ರ ।
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;
ಶೇಷಾಂಶರಾಮ ಯದುನನ್ದನ ಕಲ್ಕಿರೂಪ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೨೪॥
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.
ಏಲಾಲವಙ್ಗಘನಸಾರಸುಗನ್ಧಿತೀರ್ಥಂ
ದಿವ್ಯಂ ವಿಯತ್ಸರಿತಿ ಹೇಮಘಟೇಷು ಪೂರ್ಣಮ್ ।
The divine, sacred water from the celestial river, filled to the brim in golden pitchers, and rendered exquisitely fragrant with cardamom, cloves, and camphor.
ಧೃತ್ವಾಽಽದ್ಯ ವೈದಿಕಶಿಖಾಮಣಯಃ ಪ್ರಹೃಷ್ಟಾಃ
ತಿಷ್ಠನ್ತಿ ವೇಙ್ಕಟಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೨೫॥
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.
ಭಾಸ್ವಾನುದೇತಿ ವಿಕಚಾನಿ ಸರೋರುಹಾಣಿ
ಸಮ್ಪೂರಯನ್ತಿ ನಿನದೈಃ ಕಕುಭೋ ವಿಹಙ್ಗಾಃ ।
The luminous sun is rising, the lotuses are blooming,
And the birds fill all the directions with their songs.
ಶ್ರೀವೈಷ್ಣವಾಸ್ಸತತಮರ್ಥಿತಮಙ್ಗಲಾಸ್ತೇ
ಧಾಮಾಶ್ರಯನ್ತಿ ತವ ವೇಙ್ಕಟ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೨೬॥
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.
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾದಯಸ್ಸುರವರಾಸ್ಸಮಹರ್ಷಯಸ್ತೇ
ಸನ್ತಸ್ಸನನ್ದನಮುಖಾಸ್ತ್ವಥ ಯೋಗಿವರ್ಯಾಃ । (ಮುಖಾಸ್ತವ)
Brahma and the other supreme divinities, along with the great sages,
the virtuous saints led by Sanandana, and the foremost among yogis...
ಧಾಮಾನ್ತಿಕೇ ತವ ಹಿ ಮಙ್ಗಲವಸ್ತುಹಸ್ತಾಃ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೨೭॥
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.
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀನಿವಾಸ ನಿರವದ್ಯಗುಣೈಕಸಿನ್ಧೋ
ಸಂಸಾರಸಾಗರಸಮುತ್ತರಣೈಕಸೇತೋ ।
O Abode of Goddess Lakshmi, O sole ocean of flawless virtues,
O ultimate bridge to cross over the vast ocean of worldly existence!
ವೇದಾನ್ತವೇದ್ಯ ನಿಜವೈಭವ ಭಕ್ತಭೋಗ್ಯ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾಚಲಪತೇ ತವ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥ ೨೮॥
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.
ಇತ್ಥಂ ವೃಷಾಚಲಪತೇರಿಹ ಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್
ಯೇ ಮಾನವಾಃ ಪ್ರತಿದಿನಂ ಪಠಿತುಂ ಪ್ರವೃತ್ತಾಃ ।
Thus, those humans who, in this world, engage themselves daily in reciting this auspicious morning hymn of the Lord of Vrishachala...
ತೇಷಾಂ ಪ್ರಭಾತಸಮಯೇ ಸ್ಮೃತಿರಙ್ಗಭಾಜಾಂ
ಪ್ರಜ್ಞಾಂ ಪರಾರ್ಥಸುಲಭಾಂ ಪರಮಾಂ ಪ್ರಸೂತೇ ॥ ೨೯॥
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.
॥ ಇತಿ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಸುಪ್ರಭಾತಮ್ ॥
**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.
ಅಥ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಸ್ತೋತ್ರಮ್ ।
Thus begins the sacred hymn of adoration to Lord Venkatesha.
ಕಮಲಾಕುಚಚೂಚುಕಕುಙ್ಕುಮತೋ
ನಿಯತಾರುಣಿತಾತುಲನೀಲತನೋ ।
O Lord of matchless blue form,
Perpetually crimsoned by the saffron paste
From the tips of the breasts of Goddess Kamala,
ಕಮಲಾಯತಲೋಚನ ಲೋಕಪತೇ
ವಿಜಯೀ ಭವ ವೇಙ್ಕಟಶೈಲಪತೇ ॥ ೧॥
O Lotus-eyed Lord, Sovereign of the worlds,
May You be victorious, O Lord of the Venkata Hill!
ಸಚತುರ್ಮುಖಷಣ್ಮುಖಪಞ್ಚಮುಖ-
ಪ್ರಮುಖಾಖಿಲದೈವತಮೌಲಿಮಣೇ ।
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!
ಶರಣಾಗತವತ್ಸಲ ಸಾರನಿಧೇ
ಪರಿಪಾಲಯ ಮಾಂ ವೃಷಶೈಲಪತೇ ॥ ೨॥
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.
ಅತಿವೇಲತಯಾ ತವ ದುರ್ವಿಷಹೈಃ
ಅನುವೇಲಕೃತೈರಪರಾಧಶತೈಃ ।
By the hundreds of unbearable offenses,
committed against You incessantly at every moment,
which have transgressed all boundaries...
ಭರಿತಂ ತ್ವರಿತಂ ವೃಷಶೈಲಪತೇ
ಪರಯಾ ಕೃಪಯಾ ಪರಿಪಾಹಿ ಹರೇ ॥ ೩॥
O Lord of the Vrishabha Hill, O Hari!
With Your supreme compassion,
swiftly and completely protect me.
ಅಧಿವೇಙ್ಕಟಶೈಲಮುದಾರಮತೇ-
ರ್ಜನತಾಭಿಮತಾಧಿಕದಾನರತಾತ್ ।
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...
ಪರದೇವತಯಾ ಗದಿತಾನ್ನಿಗಮೈಃ
ಕಮಲಾದಯಿತಾನ್ನ ಪರಂ ಕಲಯೇ ॥ ೪॥
I recognize no reality superior to the Beloved of Kamala, who is proclaimed by the Vedas as the Supreme Divinity.
ಕಲವೇಣುರವಾವಶಗೋಪವಧೂ-
ಶತಕೋಟಿವೃತಾತ್ಸ್ಮರಕೋಟಿಸಮಾತ್ ।
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.
ಪ್ರತಿವಲ್ಲವಿಕಾಭಿಮತಾತ್ಸುಖದಾತ್
ವಸುದೇವಸುತಾನ್ನ ಪರಂ ಕಲಯೇ ॥ ೫॥
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.
ಅಭಿರಾಮಗುಣಾಕರ ದಾಶರಥೇ
ಜಗದೇಕಧನುರ್ಧರ ಧೀರಮತೇ ।
O Son of Dasharatha, the treasury of enchanting virtues,
The sole peerless archer of the universe, of steadfast and resolute mind.
ರಘುನಾಯಕ ರಾಮ ರಮೇಶ ವಿಭೋ
ವರದೋ ಭವ ದೇವ ದಯಾಜಲಧೇ ॥ ೬॥
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.
ಅವನೀತನಯಾಕಮನೀಯಕರಂ
ರಜನೀಕರಚಾರುಮುಖಾಮ್ಬುರುಹಮ್ ।
He who holds the beautiful, beloved hand of the Earth’s daughter,
Whose lotus-face is as lovely as the moon.
ರಜನೀಚರರಾಜತಮೋಮಿಹಿರಂ
ಮಹನೀಯಮಹಂ ರಘುರಾಮಮಯೇ ॥ ೭॥
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.
ಸುಮುಖಂ ಸುಹೃದಂ ಸುಲಭಂ ಸುಖದಂ
ಸ್ವನುಜಂ ಚ ಸುಕಾಯಮಮೋಘಶರಮ್ ।
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.
ಅಪಹಾಯ ರಘೂದ್ವಹಮನ್ಯಮಹಂ
ನ ಕಥಞ್ಚನ ಕಞ್ಚನ ಜಾತು ಭಜೇ ॥ ೮॥
Leaving aside the preeminent descendant of the Raghu dynasty, I shall never, under any circumstances, at any time, worship any other.
ವಿನಾ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಂ ನ ನಾಥೋ ನ ನಾಥಃ
ಸದಾ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಂ ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ ಸ್ಮರಾಮಿ ।
Without Venkatesha, there is no lord, no savior;
Always do I remember Venkatesha, ever do I remember Him.
ಹರೇ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶ ಪ್ರಸೀದ ಪ್ರಸೀದ
ಪ್ರಿಯಂ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶ ಪ್ರಯಚ್ಛ ಪ್ರಯಚ್ಛ ॥ ೯॥
O Hari! O Lord Venkatesha! Be pleased, be gracious!
O Lord Venkatesha! Bestow, oh bestow upon me that which is dear and beneficial!
ಅಹಂ ದೂರತಸ್ತೇ ಪದಾಮ್ಭೋಜಯುಗ್ಮ-
ಪ್ರಣಾಮೇಚ್ಛಯಾಽಽಗತ್ಯ ಸೇವಾಂ ಕರೋಮಿ ।
Having come from afar with the yearning to prostrate before the pair of Your lotus feet, I offer my service unto You.
ಸಕೃತ್ಸೇವಯಾ ನಿತ್ಯಸೇವಾಫಲಂ ತ್ವಂ
ಪ್ರಯಚ್ಛ ಪ್ರಯಚ್ಛ ಪ್ರಭೋ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶ ॥ ೧೦॥
O Lord Venkatesha!
Through a single act of devotion,
bestow, pray bestow, the fruit of eternal service.
ಅಜ್ಞಾನಿನಾ ಮಯಾ ದೋಷಾನ್ ಅಶೇಷಾನ್ವಿಹಿತಾನ್ ಹರೇ ।
O Hari, all faults and transgressions, without exception, have been committed by me, an ignorant soul.
ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ ತ್ವಂ ಕ್ಷಮಸ್ವ ತ್ವಂ ಶೇಷಶೈಲಶಿಖಾಮಣೇ ॥ ೧೧॥
Forgive, O Lord, please forgive, You who are the crest-jewel of the Seshachala Hill.
॥ ಇತಿ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಸ್ತೋತ್ರಮ್ ॥
Thus concludes the Venkatesha Stotram.
ಅಥ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಪ್ರಪತ್ತಿ ।
Now begins the seeking of refuge in Lord Venkatesha.
ಈಶಾನಾಂ ಜಗತೋಽಸ್ಯ ವೇಙ್ಕಟಪತೇರ್ವಿಷ್ಣೋಃ ಪರಾಂ ಪ್ರೇಯಸೀಂ
ತದ್ವಕ್ಷಸ್ಸ್ಥಲನಿತ್ಯವಾಸರಸಿಕಾಂ ತತ್ಕ್ಷಾನ್ತಿಸಂವರ್ಧಿನೀಮ್ ।
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.
ಪದ್ಮಾಲಙ್ಕೃತಪಾಣಿಪಲ್ಲವಯುಗಾಂ ಪದ್ಮಾಸನಸ್ಥಾಂ ಶ್ರಿಯಂ
ವಾತ್ಸಲ್ಯಾದಿಗುಣೋಜ್ಜ್ವಲಾಂ ಭಗವತೀಂ ವನ್ದೇ ಜಗನ್ಮಾತರಮ್ ॥ ೧॥
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.
ಶ್ರೀಮನ್ ಕೃಪಾಜಲನಿಧೇ ಕೃತಸರ್ವಲೋಕ
ಸರ್ವಜ್ಞ ಶಕ್ತ ನತವತ್ಸಲ ಸರ್ವಶೇಷಿನ್ ।
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.
ಸ್ವಾಮಿನ್ ಸುಶೀಲ ಸುಲಭಾಶ್ರಿತಪಾರಿಜಾತ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೨॥
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.
ಆನೂಪುರಾರ್ಪಿತಸುಜಾತಸುಗನ್ಧಿಪುಷ್ಪ-
ಸೌರಭ್ಯಸೌರಭಕರೌ ಸಮಸನ್ನಿವೇಶೌ ।
Perfectly and symmetrically proportioned,
Your two feet enhance the very fragrance of the exquisite, sweet-smelling flowers offered up to Your anklets.
ಸೌಮ್ಯೌ ಸದಾಽನುಭವನೇಽಪಿ ನವಾನುಭಾವ್ಯೌ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೩॥
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.
ಸದ್ಯೋವಿಕಾಸಿಸಮುದಿತ್ವರಸಾನ್ದ್ರರಾಗ-
ಸೌರಭ್ಯನಿರ್ಭರಸರೋರುಹಸಾಮ್ಯವಾರ್ತಾಮ್ ।
The claim of resemblance to a lotus—one that is freshly blooming, radiant with a surging, deep crimson glow, and brimming with exquisite fragrance...
ಸಮ್ಯಕ್ಷು ಸಾಹಸಪದೇಷು ವಿಲೇಖಯನ್ತೌ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೪॥
I take refuge at the twin feet of Lord Venkatesha, which perfectly engrave their divine and protective marks upon the paths of supreme courage.
ರೇಖಾಮಯಧ್ವಜಸುಧಾಕಲಶಾತಪತ್ರ
ವಜ್ರಾಙ್ಕುಶಾಮ್ಬುರುಹಕಲ್ಪಕಶಙ್ಖಚಕ್ರೈಃ ।
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...
ಭವ್ಯೈರಲಙ್ಕೃತತಲೌ ಪರತತ್ತ್ವಚಿನ್ಹೈಃ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೫॥
I take refuge at the sacred feet of Lord Venkatesha, whose divine soles are adorned with the auspicious symbols of the Supreme Truth.
ತಾಮ್ರೋದರದ್ಯುತಿಪರಾಜಿತಪದ್ಮರಾಗೌ
ಬಾಹ್ಯೈರ್ಮಹೋಭಿರಭಿಭೂತಮಹೇನ್ದ್ರನೀಲೌ ।
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.
ಉದ್ಯನ್ನಖಾಂಶುಭಿರುದಸ್ತಶಶಾಙ್ಕಭಾಸೌ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೬॥
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.
ಸಪ್ರೇಮಭೀತಿ ಕಮಲಾಕರಪಲ್ಲವಾಭ್ಯಾಂ
ಸಂವಾಹನೇಽಪಿ ಸಪದಿ ಕ್ಲಮಮಾದಧಾನೌ ।
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...
ಕಾನ್ತಾವವಾಙ್ಗ್ಮನಸಗೋಚರಸೌಕುಮಾರ್ಯೌ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೭॥
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.
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀಮಹೀತದನುರೂಪನಿಜಾನುಭಾವ-
ನೀಲಾದಿದಿವ್ಯಮಹಿಷೀಕರಪಲ್ಲವಾನಾಮ್ ।
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...
ಆರುಣ್ಯಸಙ್ಕ್ರಮಣತಃ ಕಿಲ ಸಾನ್ದ್ರರಾಗೌ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೮॥
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.
ನಿತ್ಯಾನಮದ್ವಿಧಿಶಿವಾದಿಕಿರೀಟಕೋಟಿ-
ಪ್ರತ್ಯುಪ್ತದೀಪ್ತನವರತ್ನಮಹಃಪ್ರರೋಹೈಃ ।
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...
ನೀರಾಜನಾವಿಧಿಮುದಾರಮುಪಾದಧಾನೌ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೯॥
I take refuge at the two feet of Lord Venkatesha, which graciously accept the grand and magnificent ritual offering of sacred lights.
ವಿಷ್ಣೋಃ ಪದೇ ಪರಮ ಇತ್ಯುದಿತಪ್ರಶಂಸೌ
ಯೌ ಮಧ್ವ ಉತ್ಸ ಇತಿ ಭೋಗ್ಯತಯಾಽಪ್ಯುಪಾತ್ತೌ ।
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...
ಭೂಯಸ್ತಥೇತಿ ತವ ಪಾಣಿತಲಪ್ರದಿಷ್ಟೌ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೧೦॥
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."
ಪಾರ್ಥಾಯ ತತ್ಸದೃಶಸಾರಥಿನಾ ತ್ವಯೈವ
ಯೌ ದರ್ಶಿತೌ ಸ್ವಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ವ್ರಜೇತಿ ।
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"—
ಭೂಯೋಽಪಿ ಮಹ್ಯಮಿಹ ತೌ ಕರದರ್ಶಿತೌ ತೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೧೧॥
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.
ಮನ್ಮೂರ್ಧ್ನಿ ಕಾಲಿಯಫಣೇ ವಿಕಟಾಟವೀಷು
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾದ್ರಿಶಿಖರೇ ಶಿರಸಿ ಶ್ರುತೀನಾಮ್ ।
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...
ಚಿತ್ತೇಽಪ್ಯನನ್ಯಮನಸಾಂ ಸಮಮಾಹಿತೌ ತೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೧೨॥
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.
ಅಮ್ಲಾನಹೃಷ್ಯದವನೀತಲಕೀರ್ಣಪುಷ್ಪೌ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾದ್ರಿಶಿಖರಾಭರಣಾಯಮಾನೌ ।
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.
ಆನನ್ದಿತಾಖಿಲಮನೋನಯನೌ ತವೈತೌ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೧೩॥
I take refuge in these two feet of Yours, O Lord Venkatesha, which bring supreme bliss to the minds and eyes of all.
ಪ್ರಾಯಃ ಪ್ರಪನ್ನಜನತಾಪ್ರಥಮಾವಗಾಹ್ಯೌ
ಮಾತುಸ್ಸ್ತನಾವಿವ ಶಿಶೋರಮೃತಾಯಮಾನೌ ।
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.
ಪ್ರಾಪ್ತೌ ಪರಸ್ಪರತುಲಾಮತುಲಾನ್ತರೌ ತೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೧೪॥
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.
ಸತ್ತ್ವೋತ್ತರೈಸ್ಸತತಸೇವ್ಯಪದಾಮ್ಬುಜೇನ
ಸಂಸಾರತಾರಕದಯಾರ್ದ್ರ ದೃಗಞ್ಚಲೇನ ।
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.
ಸೌಮ್ಯೋಪಯನ್ತೃಮುನಿನಾ ಮಮ ದರ್ಶಿತೌ ತೇ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಚರಣೌ ಶರಣಂ ಪ್ರಪದ್ಯೇ ॥ ೧೫॥
I surrender and take refuge at those two feet of Lord Sri Venkatesha,
which were revealed to me by the revered sage Saumya Upayantri.
ಶ್ರೀಶ ಶ್ರಿಯಾ ಘಟಿಕಯಾ ತ್ವದುಪಾಯಭಾವೇ
ಪ್ರಾಪ್ಯೇ ತ್ವಯಿ ಸ್ವಯಮುಪೇಯತಯಾ ಸ್ಫುರನ್ತ್ಯಾ ।
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.
ನಿತ್ಯಾಶ್ರಿತಾಯ ನಿರವದ್ಯಗುಣಾಯ ತುಭ್ಯಂ
ಸ್ಯಾಂ ಕಿಙ್ಕರೋ ವೃಷಗಿರೀಶ ನ ಜಾತು ಮಹ್ಯಮ್ ॥ ೧೬॥
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.
॥ ಇತಿ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಪ್ರಪತ್ತಿ ॥
Thus concludes the absolute self-surrender to Lord Venkatesha.
ಅಥ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಮಙ್ಗಲಾಶಾಸನಮ್ ।
Now begins the sacred invocation of auspiciousness unto Lord Venkatesha.
ಶ್ರಿಯಃ ಕಾನ್ತಾಯ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣನಿಧಯೇ ನಿಧಯೇಽರ್ಥಿನಾಂ
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟನಿವಾಸಾಯ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೧॥
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.
ಲಕ್ಷ್ಮೀ ಸವಿಭ್ರಮಾಲೋಕಸುಭ್ರೂವಿಭ್ರಮಚಕ್ಷುಷೇ
ಚಕ್ಷುಷೇ ಸರ್ವಲೋಕಾನಾಂ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೨॥
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.
ಶ್ರೀವೇಙ್ಕಟಾದ್ರಿಶೃಙ್ಗಾಙ್ಗ್ರಮಙ್ಗಲಾಭರಣಾಙ್ಘ್ರಯೇ
ಮಙ್ಗಲಾನಾಂ ನಿವಾಸಾಯ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೩॥
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.
ಸರ್ವಾವಯವಸೌನ್ದರ್ಯಸಮ್ಪದಾ ಸರ್ವಚೇತಸಾಂ
ಸದಾ ಸಮ್ಮೋಹನಾಯಾಸ್ತು ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೪॥
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.
ನಿತ್ಯಾಯ ನಿರವದ್ಯಾಯ ಸತ್ಯಾನನ್ದಚಿದಾತ್ಮನೇ
ಸರ್ವಾನ್ತರಾತ್ಮನೇ ಶ್ರೀಮದ್ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೫॥
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.
ಸ್ವತಸ್ಸರ್ವವಿದೇ ಸರ್ವಶಕ್ತಯೇ ಸರ್ವಶೇಷಿಣೇ
ಸುಲಭಾಯ ಸುಶೀಲಾಯ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೬॥
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.
ಪರಸ್ಮೈ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಣೇ ಪೂರ್ಣಕಾಮಾಯ ಪರಮಾತ್ಮನೇ
ಪ್ರಯುಞ್ಜೇ ಪರತತ್ತ್ವಾಯ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೭॥
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.
ಆಕಾಲತತ್ತ್ವಮಶ್ರಾನ್ತಂ ಆತ್ಮನಾಮನುಪಶ್ಯತಾಂ
ಅತೃಪ್ತ್ಯಮೃತರೂಪಾಯ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೮॥
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.
ಪ್ರಾಯಸ್ಸ್ವಚರಣೌ ಪುಂಸಾಂ ಶರಣ್ಯತ್ವೇನ ಪಾಣಿನಾ
ಕೃಪಯಾಽಽದಿಶತೇ ಶ್ರೀಮದ್ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೯॥
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.
ದಯಾಮೃತ ತರಙ್ಗಿಣ್ಯಾಸ್ತರಙ್ಗೈರಿವ ಶೀತಲೈಃ
ಅಪಾಙ್ಗೈಃ ಸಿಞ್ಚತೇ ವಿಶ್ವಂ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೧೦॥
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.
ಸ್ರಗ್ಭೂಷಾಮ್ಬರಹೇತೀನಾಂ ಸುಷಮಾವಹಮೂರ್ತಯೇ
ಸರ್ವಾರ್ತಿಶಮನಾಯಾಸ್ತು ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೧೧॥
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.
ಶ್ರೀವೈಕುಣ್ಠವಿರಕ್ತಾಯ ಸ್ವಾಮಿಪುಷ್ಕರಿಣೀತಟೇ
ರಮಯಾ ರಮಮಾಣಾಯ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೧೨॥
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.
ಶ್ರೀಮತ್ಸುನ್ದರಜಾಮಾತೃಮುನಿಮಾನಸವಾಸಿನೇ
ಸರ್ವಲೋಕನಿವಾಸಾಯ ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸಾಯ ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೧೩॥
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.
ಮಙ್ಗಲಾಶಾಸನಪರೈರ್ಮದಾಚಾರ್ಯ ಪುರೋಗಮೈಃ
ಸರ್ವೈಶ್ಚ ಪೂರ್ವೈರಾಚಾರ್ಯೈಃ ಸತ್ಕೃತಾಯಾಸ್ತು ಮಙ್ಗಲಮ್ ॥ ೧೪॥
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.
॥ ಇತಿ ವೇಙ್ಕಟೇಶಮಙ್ಗಲಾಶಾಸನಮ್ ॥
Thus concludes the sacred offering of auspicious benediction unto Lord Venkatesha.
॥ ಓಂ ತತ್ಸತ್ ॥
Om. That is the Supreme Reality.
