Sri Venkateswara Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Stotram
श्री वेङ्कटेश्वर स्तोत्रम्
कमलाकुच चूचुक कुङ्कमतो
नियतारुणि तातुल नीलतनो ।
कमलायत लोचन लोकपते
विजयीभव वेङ्कट शैलपते ॥ 1 ॥
सचतुर्मुख षण्मुख पञ्चमुख
प्रमुखा खिलदैवत मौलिमणे ।
शरणागत वत्सल सारनिधे
परिपालय मां वृष शैलपते ॥ 2 ॥
अतिवेलतया तव दुर्विषहै
रनु वेलकृतै रपराधशतैः ।
भरितं त्वरितं वृष शैलपते
परया कृपया परिपाहि हरे ॥ 3 ॥
अधि वेङ्कट शैल मुदारमते-
र्जनताभि मताधिक दानरतात् ।
परदेवतया गदितानिगमैः
कमलादयितान्न परङ्कलये ॥ 3 ॥
कल वेणुर वावश गोपवधू
शत कोटि वृतात्स्मर कोटि समात् ।
प्रति पल्लविकाभि मतात्-सुखदात्
वसुदेव सुतान्न परङ्कलये ॥ 4 ॥
अभिराम गुणाकर दाशरथे
जगदेक धनुर्थर धीरमते ।
रघुनायक राम रमेश विभो
वरदो भव देव दया जलधे ॥ 5 ॥
अवनी तनया कमनीय करं
रजनीकर चारु मुखाम्बुरुहम् ।
रजनीचर राजत मोमि हिरं
महनीय महं रघुराममये ॥ 6 ॥
सुमुखं सुहृदं सुलभं सुखदं
स्वनुजं च सुकायम मोघशरम् ।
अपहाय रघूद्वय मन्यमहं
न कथञ्चन कञ्चन जातुभजे ॥ 7 ॥
विना वेङ्कटेशं न नाथो न नाथः
सदा वेङ्कटेशं स्मरामि स्मरामि ।
हरे वेङ्कटेश प्रसीद प्रसीद
प्रियं वेङ्कटॆश प्रयच्छ प्रयच्छ ॥ 8 ॥
अहं दूरदस्ते पदां भोजयुग्म
प्रणामेच्छया गत्य सेवां करोमि ।
सकृत्सेवया नित्य सेवाफलं त्वं
प्रयच्छ प्रयच्छ प्रभो वेङ्कटेश ॥ 9 ॥
अज्ञानिना मया दोषा न शेषान्विहितान् हरे ।
क्षमस्व त्वं क्षमस्व त्वं शेषशैल शिखामणे ॥ 10 ॥
About This Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Stotram
Sanskrit Title: श्री वेङ्कटेश्वर स्तोत्रम्
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
This stotram is highly significant for devotees of Lord Venkateswara. It serves as a powerful tool for invoking the divine presence and seeking the blessings of the Lord, who is considered a manifestation of Vishnu. The verses praise the Lord's divine form, His cosmic significance, and His compassionate nature towards devotees. Reciting this stotram is believed to purify the mind, foster devotion, and create a direct connection with the deity, leading to spiritual merit and worldly well-being. The specific imagery used, such as 'Kamala-ayata Lochana' (lotus-eyed) and 'Vrishashaila-pate' (Lord of Vrishashaila, another name for Tirumala hill), highlights the devotional focus on Lord Venkateswara's unique attributes and abode.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Venkateswara |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Stotram |
| Category | Stotram |
| Number of Verses | 11 |
| Origin | The origin of this specific Sri Venkateswara Stotram with 11 verses is not definitively traceable to a single ancient scripture or Purana. It appears to be a devotional composition that has gained popularity within the Vaishnava tradition, particularly associated with the worship of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala. Many stotrams dedicated to Lord Venkateswara exist, and this particular version, with its distinct verses and structure, likely emerged from the rich tradition of devotional poetry and hymnography aimed at glorifying the presiding deity of Tirumala. Its inclusion in collections like 'Vedic Tithi' suggests it is a recognized and recited hymn. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of divine grace and blessings of Lord Venkateswara
- Removal of obstacles and fulfillment of desires
- Protection from negative influences and sins
- Spiritual growth and liberation (Moksha)
- Peace of mind and prosperity
Best Time to Recite
Morning (Brahma Muhurta) or Evening (Sandhya Kala). It can be recited daily for consistent spiritual practice, or on auspicious occasions like Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Brahmotsavam, or any day one wishes to connect with Lord Venkateswara.
Historical Context
The exact historical context and date of composition for this 11-verse Sri Venkateswara Stotram are not precisely documented. However, stotram literature in Hinduism has a long and rich history, with many compositions attributed to great saints and acharyas throughout the ages. Given the widespread worship of Lord Venkateswara, particularly from the medieval period onwards, it is likely that this stotram, or variations of it, developed within the devotional milieu surrounding the Tirumala temple. The language and style suggest a composition from the classical Sanskrit tradition of devotional poetry. The mention of 'Vedic Tithi' as a source indicates its presence in modern compilations of Vedic and devotional texts.
Alternate Names
- Sri Venkatesa Stotram
- Venkateswara Ashtakam (though it has 11 verses, it might be colloquially referred to as such by some)
Related Stotrams
- Sri Venkateswara Sahasranama Stotram
- Sri Venkateswara Ashtakam
- Sri Venkatachala Mahatmyam
Last Updated: 2025-12-01