Sri Venkateswara Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Stotram
zrI veGkaTezvara stotram
kamalAkuca cUcuka kuGkamato
niyatAruNi tAtula nIlatano |
kamalAyata locana lokapate
vijayIbhava veGkaTa zailapate || 1 ||
sacaturmukha SaNmukha paJcamukha
pramukhA khiladaivata maulimaNe |
zaraNAgata vatsala sAranidhe
paripAlaya mAM vRSa zailapate || 2 ||
ativelatayA tava durviSahai
ranu velakRtai raparAdhazataiH |
bharitaM tvaritaM vRSa zailapate
parayA kRpayA paripAhi hare || 3 ||
adhi veGkaTa zaila mudAramate-
rjanatAbhi matAdhika dAnaratAt |
paradevatayA gaditAnigamaiH
kamalAdayitAnna paraGkalaye || 3 ||
kala veNura vAvaza gopavadhU
zata koTi vRtAtsmara koTi samAt |
prati pallavikAbhi matAt-sukhadAt
vasudeva sutAnna paraGkalaye || 4 ||
abhirAma guNAkara dAzarathe
jagadeka dhanurthara dhIramate |
raghunAyaka rAma rameza vibho
varado bhava deva dayA jaladhe || 5 ||
avanI tanayA kamanIya karaM
rajanIkara cAru mukhAmburuham |
rajanIcara rAjata momi hiraM
mahanIya mahaM raghurAmamaye || 6 ||
sumukhaM suhRdaM sulabhaM sukhadaM
svanujaM ca sukAyama moghazaram |
apahAya raghUdvaya manyamahaM
na kathaJcana kaJcana jAtubhaje || 7 ||
vinA veGkaTezaM na nAtho na nAthaH
sadA veGkaTezaM smarAmi smarAmi |
hare veGkaTeza prasIda prasIda
priyaM veGkaTèza prayaccha prayaccha || 8 ||
ahaM dUradaste padAM bhojayugma
praNAmecchayA gatya sevAM karomi |
sakRtsevayA nitya sevAphalaM tvaM
prayaccha prayaccha prabho veGkaTeza || 9 ||
ajJAninA mayA doSA na zeSAnvihitAn hare |
kSamasva tvaM kSamasva tvaM zeSazaila zikhAmaNe || 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