Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam
Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam
श्री वेङ्कटेश मङ्गलाशासनम्
श्रियः कान्ताय कल्याणनिधये निधयेऽर्थिनाम् ।
श्रीवेङ्कट निवासाय श्रीनिवासाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 1 ॥
लक्ष्मी सविभ्रमालोक सुभ्रू विभ्रम चक्षुषे ।
चक्षुषे सर्वलोकानां वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 2 ॥
श्रीवेङ्कटाद्रि शृङ्गाग्र मङ्गलाभरणाङ्घ्रये ।
मङ्गलानां निवासाय श्रीनिवासाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 3 ॥
सर्वावयव सौन्दर्य सम्पदा सर्वचेतसाम् ।
सदा सम्मोहनायास्तु वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 4 ॥
नित्याय निरवद्याय सत्यानन्द चिदात्मने ।
सर्वान्तरात्मने श्रीमद्-वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 5 ॥
स्वत स्सर्वविदे सर्व शक्तये सर्वशेषिणे ।
सुलभाय सुशीलाय वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 6 ॥
परस्मै ब्रह्मणे पूर्णकामाय परमात्मने ।
प्रयुञ्जे परतत्त्वाय वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 7 ॥
आकालतत्त्व मश्रान्त मात्मना मनुपश्यताम् ।
अतृप्त्यमृत रूपाय वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 8 ॥
प्रायः स्वचरणौ पुंसां शरण्यत्वेन पाणिना ।
कृपयाऽऽदिशते श्रीमद्-वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 9 ॥
दयाऽमृत तरङ्गिण्या स्तरङ्गैरिव शीतलैः ।
अपाङ्गै स्सिञ्चते विश्वं वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 10 ॥
स्रग्-भूषाम्बर हेतीनां सुषमाऽऽवहमूर्तये ।
सर्वार्ति शमनायास्तु वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 11 ॥
श्रीवैकुण्ठ विरक्ताय स्वामि पुष्करिणीतटे ।
रमया रममाणाय वेङ्कटेशाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 12 ॥
श्रीमत्-सुन्दरजा मातृमुनि मानसवासिने ।
सर्वलोक निवासाय श्रीनिवासाय मङ्गलम् ॥ 13 ॥
मङ्गला शासनपरैर्-मदाचार्य पुरोगमैः ।
सर्वैश्च पूर्वैराचार्यैः सत्कृतायास्तु मङ्गलम् ॥ 14 ॥
श्री पद्मावती समेत श्री श्रीनिवास परब्रह्मणे नमः
About This Stotram
Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam
Sanskrit Title: श्री वेङ्कटेश मङ्गलाशासनम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This stotram holds significant devotional importance for followers of Lord Venkateswara. A 'Mangalasasanam' is a prayer for auspiciousness and well-being, traditionally offered to a deity. In this context, the devotee offers blessings to Lord Venkateswara, acknowledging his divine attributes and his role as the bestower of boons. By praying for the Lord's well-being, the devotee implicitly seeks his grace and protection for themselves and the world. The verses highlight the Lord's association with Goddess Lakshmi (Shri), his abode on Venkatadri (Tirumala hills), and his benevolent nature towards his devotees. Reciting this stotram is believed to purify the mind, foster a deep sense of devotion, and attract divine favor, leading to a life filled with peace and prosperity.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Venkateswara |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Mangalasasanam |
| Number of Verses | 14 |
| Origin | The 'Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam' is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu. While its exact origin within a specific scripture is not definitively known, it is a popular stotram recited by devotees of Lord Venkateswara, particularly those who worship at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Such mangalasasanam hymns are traditionally composed to offer auspicious blessings and well-wishes to the presiding deity, invoking divine grace and prosperity. The composition style and content suggest it is likely a post-Puranic composition, possibly from the medieval or later periods, created by a devotee to express their reverence and seek blessings for the Lord himself, which in turn reflects blessings upon the devotee. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Invocation of auspiciousness and well-being
- Seeking divine blessings for prosperity
- Removal of obstacles and negative influences
- Attainment of spiritual merit
- Cultivation of devotion and surrender
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, during auspicious occasions, festivals related to Lord Venkateswara (e.g., Brahmotsavam), and whenever seeking divine blessings.
Historical Context
The 'Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam' is a testament to the enduring tradition of devotional hymnology in Hinduism. While the exact historical period of its composition is unknown, stotrams dedicated to prominent deities like Lord Venkateswara have been a significant part of devotional practices for centuries. The practice of composing mangalasasanam hymns likely gained prominence during the Bhakti movement, where personal devotion and emotional expression towards the divine were paramount. The verses reflect the theological understanding of Lord Venkateswara as the embodiment of auspiciousness and the source of all wealth and well-being, deeply rooted in the Puranic and Vaishnavite traditions. The mention of 'Venkatadri' firmly places its devotional focus on the sacred hills of Tirumala.
Alternate Names
- Sri Venkateswara Mangalasasanam
Related Stotrams
- Sri Venkateswara Ashtakam
- Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram
- Sri Lakshmi Ashtakam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01