Sri Venkateswara Prapatti
Sri Venkateswara Prapatti
zrI veGkaTezvara prapatti
IzAnAM jagato'sya veGkaTapate rviSNoH parAM preyasIM
tadvakSaHsthala nityavAsarasikAM tat-kSAnti saMvardhinIm |
padmAlaGkRta pANipallavayugAM padmAsanasthAM zriyaM
vAtsalyAdi guNojjvalAM bhagavatIM vande jaganmAtaram ||
zrIman kRpAjalanidhe kRtasarvaloka
sarvajJa zakta natavatsala sarvazeSin |
svAmin suzIla sula bhAzrita pArijAta
zrIveGkaTezacaraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 2 ||
AnUpurArcita sujAta sugandhi puSpa
saurabhya saurabhakarau samasannivezau |
saumyau sadAnubhane'pi navAnubhAvyau
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 3 ||
sadyovikAsi samudittvara sAndrarAga
saurabhyanirbhara saroruha sAmyavArtAm |
samyakSu sAhasapadeSu vilekhayantau
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 4 ||
rekhAmaya dhvaja sudhAkalazAtapatra
vajrAGkuzAmburuha kalpaka zaGkhacakraiH |
bhavyairalaGkRtatalau paratattva cihnaiH
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 5 ||
tAmrodaradyuti parAjita padmarAgau
bAhyair-mahobhi rabhibhUta mahendranIlau |
udya nnakhAMzubhi rudasta zazAGka bhAsau
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 6 ||
sa premabhIti kamalAkara pallavAbhyAM
saMvAhane'pi sapadi klama mAdhadhAnau |
kAntA navAGmAnasa gocara saukumAryau
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 7 ||
lakSmI mahI tadanurUpa nijAnubhAva
nIlAdi divya mahiSI karapallavAnAm |
AruNya saGkramaNataH kila sAndrarAgau
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 8 ||
nityAnamadvidhi zivAdi kirITakoTi
pratyupta dIpta navaratnamahaH prarohaiH |
nIrAjanAvidhi mudAra mupAdadhAnau
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 9 ||
"viSNoH pade parama" ityudita prazaMsau
yau "madhva utsa" iti bhogya tayA'pyupAttau |
bhUyastatheti tava pANitala pradiSTau
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 10 ||
pArthAya tat-sadRza sAradhinA tvayaiva
yau darzitau svacaraNau zaraNaM vrajeti |
bhUyo'pi mahya miha tau karadarzitau te
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 11 ||
manmUrthni kAliyaphane vikaTATavISu
zrIveGkaTAdri zikhare zirasi zrutInAm |
citte'pyananya manasAM samamAhitau te
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 12 ||
amlAna hRSya davanItala kIrNapuSpau
zrIveGkaTAdri zikharAbharaNAya-mAnau |
AnanditAkhila mano nayanau tavai tau
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 13 ||
prAyaH prapanna janatA prathamAvagAhyau
mAtuH stanAviva zizo ramRtAyamANau |
prAptau paraspara tulA matulAntarau te
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 14 ||
sattvottaraiH satata sevyapadAmbujena
saMsAra tAraka dayArdra dRgaJcalena |
saumyopayantR muninA mama darzitau te
zrIveGkaTeza caraNau zaraNaM prapadye || 15 ||
zrIza zriyA ghaTikayA tvadupAya bhAve
prApyetvayi svayamupeya tayA sphurantyA |
nityAzritAya niravadya guNAya tubhyaM
syAM kiGkaro vRSagirIza na jAtu mahyam || 16 ||
iti zrIveGkaTeza prapattiH
About This Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Prapatti
Sanskrit Title: श्री वेङ्कटेश्वर प्रपत्ति
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
Sri Venkateswara Prapatti is a powerful hymn of complete surrender (Prapatti) to Lord Venkateswara. The term 'Prapatti' in Hinduism refers to the act of abandoning oneself entirely to the divine, seeking refuge and liberation through the Lord's grace. This stotram emphasizes the supreme nature of Lord Venkateswara, describing him as the ruler of the universe, the consort of Goddess Lakshmi, and the embodiment of auspicious qualities. By reciting this stotram, devotees aim to cultivate faith, relinquish ego, and experience the transformative power of divine surrender, leading to spiritual growth and ultimate salvation. The first verse specifically invokes Goddess Lakshmi, highlighting the auspiciousness and prosperity associated with Lord Venkateswara.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Venkateswara |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Prapatti |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 15 |
| Origin | The origin of Sri Venkateswara Prapatti is not explicitly stated in the provided text. It is presented as a standalone devotional hymn. 'Prapatti' itself signifies complete surrender to the divine. This particular stotram is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu. It is likely a composition from the tradition of Vaishnavism, specifically within the devotional practices centered around Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. The composition date is unknown. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of spiritual liberation (Moksha)
- Removal of sins and obstacles
- Fulfillment of desires
- Gaining divine grace and protection
- Cultivating devotion and surrender
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, during Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Brahmotsavam, and other auspicious days dedicated to Lord Venkateswara.
Historical Context
The historical context of Sri Venkateswara Prapatti is not precisely known. However, the devotion to Lord Venkateswara is ancient and deeply rooted in South Indian Vaishnavism. Many Prapatti literature and hymns were composed by various Alvars and later Acharyas who championed the philosophy of 'Vishishtadvaita' and the importance of 'Prapatti' as a means to attain Moksha. Without specific textual references or author attribution, pinpointing the exact era or composer remains speculative. The provided description suggests it is part of a larger collection of spiritual literature.
Related Stotrams
- Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam
- Sri Venkateswara Sahasranamam
- Sri Venkateswara Ashtakam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01