Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam
Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam
zrI veGkaTeza maGgalAzAsanam
zriyaH kAntAya kalyANanidhaye nidhaye'rthinAm |
zrIveGkaTa nivAsAya zrInivAsAya maGgalam || 1 ||
lakSmI savibhramAloka subhrU vibhrama cakSuSe |
cakSuSe sarvalokAnAM veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 2 ||
zrIveGkaTAdri zRGgAgra maGgalAbharaNAGghraye |
maGgalAnAM nivAsAya zrInivAsAya maGgalam || 3 ||
sarvAvayava saundarya sampadA sarvacetasAm |
sadA sammohanAyAstu veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 4 ||
nityAya niravadyAya satyAnanda cidAtmane |
sarvAntarAtmane zrImad-veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 5 ||
svata ssarvavide sarva zaktaye sarvazeSiNe |
sulabhAya suzIlAya veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 6 ||
parasmai brahmaNe pUrNakAmAya paramAtmane |
prayuJje paratattvAya veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 7 ||
AkAlatattva mazrAnta mAtmanA manupazyatAm |
atRptyamRta rUpAya veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 8 ||
prAyaH svacaraNau puMsAM zaraNyatvena pANinA |
kRpayA''dizate zrImad-veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 9 ||
dayA'mRta taraGgiNyA staraGgairiva zItalaiH |
apAGgai ssiJcate vizvaM veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 10 ||
srag-bhUSAmbara hetInAM suSamA''vahamUrtaye |
sarvArti zamanAyAstu veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 11 ||
zrIvaikuNTha viraktAya svAmi puSkariNItaTe |
ramayA ramamANAya veGkaTezAya maGgalam || 12 ||
zrImat-sundarajA mAtRmuni mAnasavAsine |
sarvaloka nivAsAya zrInivAsAya maGgalam || 13 ||
maGgalA zAsanaparair-madAcArya purogamaiH |
sarvaizca pUrvairAcAryaiH satkRtAyAstu maGgalam || 14 ||
zrI padmAvatI sameta zrI zrInivAsa parabrahmaNe namaH
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