Sri Venkateswara Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Stotram
shrI ve~NkaTeshvara stotram
kamalAkucha chUchuka ku~Nkamato
niyatAruNi tAtula nIlatano |
kamalAyata lochana lokapate
vijayIbhava ve~NkaTa shailapate || 1 ||
sachaturmukha ShaNmukha pa~nchamukha
pramukhA khiladaivata maulimaNe |
sharaNAgata vatsala sAranidhe
paripAlaya mAM vRRiSha shailapate || 2 ||
ativelatayA tava durviShahai
ranu velakRRitai raparAdhashataiH |
bharitaM tvaritaM vRRiSha shailapate
parayA kRRipayA paripAhi hare || 3 ||
adhi ve~NkaTa shaila mudAramate-
rjanatAbhi matAdhika dAnaratAt |
paradevatayA gaditAnigamaiH
kamalAdayitAnna para~Nkalaye || 3 ||
kala veNura vAvasha gopavadhU
shata koTi vRRitAtsmara koTi samAt |
prati pallavikAbhi matAt-sukhadAt
vasudeva sutAnna para~Nkalaye || 4 ||
abhirAma guNAkara dAsharathe
jagadeka dhanurthara dhIramate |
raghunAyaka rAma ramesha vibho
varado bhava deva dayA jaladhe || 5 ||
avanI tanayA kamanIya karaM
rajanIkara chAru mukhAmburuham |
rajanIchara rAjata momi hiraM
mahanIya mahaM raghurAmamaye || 6 ||
sumukhaM suhRRidaM sulabhaM sukhadaM
svanujaM cha sukAyama moghasharam |
apahAya raghUdvaya manyamahaM
na kathanchana kanchana jAtubhaje || 7 ||
vinA ve~NkaTeshaM na nAtho na nAthaH
sadA ve~NkaTeshaM smarAmi smarAmi |
hare ve~NkaTesha prasIda prasIda
priyaM ve~NkaTèsha prayachCha prayachCha || 8 ||
ahaM dUradaste padAM bhojayugma
praNAmechChayA gatya sevAM karomi |
sakRRitsevayA nitya sevAphalaM tvaM
prayachCha prayachCha prabho ve~NkaTesha || 9 ||
aj~nAninA mayA doShA na sheShAnvihitAn hare |
kShamasva tvaM kShamasva tvaM sheShashaila shikhAmaNe || 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