Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram
shrI ve~NkaTeshvara aShTottarashata nAmastotram
OM shrIve~NkaTeshaH shrIvAso lakShmI patiranAmayaH |
amRRitAMsho jagadvandyo govinda shshAshvataH prabhuH || 1 ||
sheShAdrinilayo devaH keshavo madhusUdanaH
amRRito mAdhavaH kRRiShNaH shrIharir jnAnapanjaraH || 2 ||
shrIvatsavakShAH sarvesho gopAlaH puruShottamaH |
gopIshvaraH para~njyoti-rvaikuNThapati-ravyayaH || 3 ||
sudhAtanu-ryAdavendro nityayauvanarUpavAn |
chaturvedAtmako viShNu-rachyutaH padminIpriyaH || 4 ||
dharApati-ssurapati-rnirmalo deva pUjitaH |
chaturbhuja-shchakradhara-stridhAmA triguNAshrayaH || 5 ||
nirvikalpo niShkalaNko nirAntako niranjanaH |
nirAbhAso nityatRRipto nirguNo nirupadravaH || 6 ||
gadAdhara-shshArNgapANi-rnandakI shaNkhadhArakaH |
anekamUrti-ravyaktaH kaTihasto varapradaH || 7 ||
anekAtmA dInabandhu-rArtalokAbhayapradaH |
AkAsharAjavarado yogihRRitpadmamandiraH || 8 ||
dAmodaro jagatpAlaH pApaghno bhaktavatsalaH |
trivikrama-shshiMshumAro jaTAmakuTashobhitaH || 9 ||
shaNkhamadhyollasanmanju ki~NkiNADhyakaraNDhakaH |
nIlameghashyAmatanu-rbilvapatrArchanapriyaH || 10 ||
jagadvyApI jagatkartA jagatsAkShI jagatpatiH |
chintitArthaprado jiShNu-rdAshArho dasharUpavAn || 11 ||
devakInandana-shshauri-rhayagrIvo janArdanaH |
kanyAshravaNatArejyaH pItAmbaradharo.anaghaH || 12 ||
vanamAlI padmanAbho mRRigayAsakta mAnasaH |
ashvArUDhaH khaDgadhArI dhanArjana samutsukaH || 13 ||
ghanasAralasanmadhya kastUrI tilakojjvalaH |
sachchidAnandarUpashcha jaganma~NgaladAyakaH || 14 ||
yajnarUpo yajnabhoktA chinmayaH parameshvaraH |
paramArthapradaH shAntaH shrImAn dordaNDavikramaH || 15 ||
parAtparaH parambrahma shrIvibhu-rjagadIshvaraH |
evaM shrIve~NkaTeshasya nAmnA-maShTottaraM shatam ||
paThatAM shRRiNvatAM bhaktyA sarvAbhIShTapradaM shubham |
trisandhyaM yaH paghenniShyaM sarvAn kAmivApnu yAt ||
|| shrI ve~NkaTeshvarArpaNamastu ||
About This Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री वेङ्कटेश्वर अष्टोत्तरशत नामस्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This stotram is highly significant for devotees of Lord Venkateswara, particularly those who worship at Tirumala. Reciting the 108 names is considered a powerful form of worship, as each name is believed to invoke a specific aspect of the divine presence of Lord Venkateswara. It serves as a concise yet comprehensive way to contemplate the Lord's glories, attributes, and divine powers. The repetition of these sacred names is believed to purify the mind, invoke divine grace, and foster a deep connection with the deity. It is a practice that aims to bring the devotee closer to the divine through focused meditation and chanting, leading to spiritual merit and fulfillment of worldly and spiritual aspirations.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Venkateswara |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 15 |
| Origin | The Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu. Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotrams are traditionally a collection of 108 names of a deity, each name often highlighting a specific attribute, divine quality, or past-time of the deity. While the exact origin text or scripture from which this specific compilation is derived is not explicitly stated in the provided information, such stotrams are commonly found in Puranic literature, Tantras, or compiled by learned scholars and devotees over centuries to facilitate worship and meditation. It is a common practice to have such 108-name hymns for major deities across Hinduism. The provided text suggests it's part of a larger collection of spiritual literature. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attains the blessings of Lord Venkateswara
- Removes obstacles and brings prosperity
- Enhances spiritual growth and devotion
- Fulfills desires and bestows good fortune
- Leads to liberation (Moksha)
Best Time to Recite
Morning, evening, during special pujas for Lord Venkateswara, on festivals like Brahmotsavam, Vaikunta Ekadashi, and during personal prayers.
Historical Context
The exact historical context and date of composition for this specific 'Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram' are not definitively known. However, the tradition of composing Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotrams is ancient in Hinduism, with many attributed to sages and great devotees. Lord Venkateswara, as a prominent deity, has a vast body of literature and hymns dedicated to Him, originating from various Puranas and devotional traditions. The practice of compiling 108 names for deities is a widespread devotional practice that gained prominence over centuries, serving as a structured way for devotees to engage in worship. The provided source information indicates it is part of a collection of spiritual literature, suggesting it's a recognized and used devotional text.
Alternate Names
- Sri Venkateswara 108 Names
- Venkateswara Ashtottaram
Related Stotrams
- Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam
- Sri Venkateswara Sahasranama Stotram
- Sri Lakshmi Sahasranama Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01