Venkatesh Strotra

Venkatesh Strotra Kaushalya Suphrajaa Raama Poorva Sandhya Pravartate | Uttishta Narashaardula Kartavyam Deyvamaadnhikam || Oh Rama, Kausalya's auspicious child! Twilight is appearing in the East. O best of men!(ie, Purusottama) Wake up, the divine, daily rituals have to be performed

Uttishta Uttishta Govinda Uttishta GarudaDhwaja | Uttista Kamalaakaanta Treilokyam Mangalam Kuroo || Govinda, wake up! Garudadwaja(ie, one who has Garuda on the banner), wake up! Kamalakanta!(the husband of Kamala) (rising) render the three worlds auspicious.

Maatam Samastajagatam Madhukeitabhaare | Vakshovihaarini Manoharadivyamoorthe || Shree Swaamini Ksritajana Priyadaanasheele | Shree Venkatesha Dayite Tava Suprabhaatam || May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee, O Lakshmi; the Mother of the worlds, the everdweller on the chest of Vishnu(the enemy of the demons, Madhu and Kaitaba), of attractive and divine form, the Mistress, and of the nature of granting the desired objects of those seeking refuge.

Tava Suprabhatam Aravindalochane | Bhavatu Prasanna Mukha Chandramandale || Vidhi Shankar-endra Vanitabhiracchite | Vrusha Shailanaatha Dayite Dayaanidhe || May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee, O Lakshmi; (the beloved of the Lord of Vrsachala), of eyes like the Lotus (petals), (Lakshmi) of a bright face like (the orbit of) the Moon, (Lakshmi) worshipped by the wives of Brahma, Sankara and Indra (Vani, Girija and Pulomaja) and (Lakshmi) who is a treasure of compassion.

Atryadi Saptarishaya Samupaasya Sandhyam| Aakasha SindhuKamalaani Manoharaani|| Aadaaya Paadayugam Achayutta Prapannaa| Seshaadri Shekara Vibho Tava Suprabhatam|| Having worshipped the morning dawn,

Venkatesh Strotra (having said the morning prayer, the sandhyavandana), the seven sages like Atri, bringing the beautiful lotuses from the Divine Ganges, have arrived to worship at Thy feet. Lord of Seshachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

PancchaananAbjabhava Shanmukha Vaasavaadhyaam| Treivikrama Aadicharitam VibudhaaStuvanti|| Bhaashaapati Patati Vaasara Shuddimaarat| Seshadri Shekara Vibho Tava Suprabhatam|| The gods Ishwara(the five-faced), Brahma(the Lotus born), Subramanya(the six faced), Indra and others are praising deeds of your incarnations as the Traivikramavatara. Nearby is Brhaspati reading out the planetary position(panchangam) of the day. Lord of Seshachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Eershat Prapulla Saraseerooha Narrikela| Pooraadruma Aadi Sumanohara Paalikaanam|| Aavati Mandam Anilassaha Divyagandhe| Seshadri Shekara Vibho Tava Suprabhatam|| The breeze, carrying the wonderful fragrance of the partly opened Lotuses, and the beautiful ears of the trees like the Areca and the Coconut, is gently blowing. Lord of Seshachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Unmeelya Netrayugam Uttama Pancharastha| Paatra Avashista Kadaleephala Paayasaani|| Bukhtva Saleelamatha Kelishukaan Pathanti| Seshadri Shekara Vibho Tava Suprabhatam|| The parrots, kept for pleasure in the foremost cages, opening their eyes, are graciously singing after eating the remains of the plantain fruits and the payasam in the vessels. Lord of Seshachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Tantri PrakarshaMadhuraSwanayaa Viphanchyaa| Gaayati Anantacharita Tava Naaradopi|| Bhaasha Samagrama Askruta Pharasaara Ramya| Seshadri Shekara Vibho Tava Suprabhatam||

Venkatesh Strotra (The sage) Narada, with (his) Vina of sweet music produced by the tight grip of the strings, is singing in praise of Thy endless deeds, expressed in fine language by beautifully waving the hand often. Lord Seshachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Bruddhavali Cha Makaranda Rasa Anuviddha| Jakadaarageeta Ninadei Saha Sevanaaya|| Niryaati Upaanta Sarasee Kamala Udrebhya| Seshadri Shekara Vibho Tava Suprabhatam|| The swarms of bees making humming sounds while sucking honey, are emerging from the interiors of the lotuses of the adjoining pools in order to serve Thee. Lord of Seshachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Yoshaaganena Varathandi Vimatyamaanem| Ghosaalayeshu Dadhimanthana Teevragoshaam|| Roshaatkali Viddhate Kakubascha Kumbham| Seshadri Shekara Vibho Tava Suprabhatam|| While the women-folk in the hamlet of cowherds churn the fine curds, the high sounds emanating from the pots and their echoes,make the appearance as if the pots and the (eight) directions are engaged in quarrels. Lord of Seshachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Padmoshamitra Shatapatra Gataalivargaam| Hartum Shriyam Kulavayasya Nijaadka Lakshmya|| Bheree Ninaadamiva Vibhrati Teevranaada| Seshadri Shekara Vibho Tava Suprabhatam|| The swarms of bees in the lotuses which are the friends of the Sun, are making violent sounds as if producing the kettle-drum sound, with a view to robbing(surpassing) the splendour of the the blue lotuses with their bodily lustre. Lord of Seshachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Sreeman Nabheestavaradaakhila Lokabhando|

Venkatesh Strotra Sree Sreenivaasa Jagadeka Dayeika Sindho|| Sree DevataGruha Bhujaantara Divyamoorte| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| One with Lakshmi! Giver of the desired objects (boons)! The matchless ocean of Compassion! Relative (friend) of all the Worlds! Abode of Sri (Lakshmi)! One having a form charming on account of the chest, which is the abode of Sri (Lakshmi)! Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Sree Swami Pushkarini Kaadaplava Nirmalaanka| Shreyodhathirno Harvirincha Sananda Naathaa|| Dwaare Vasanti Varavetra Hatottmaangaa| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Brahma, Maheshwara, the sage Sanandana and others, aspiring well-being and having bathed in the Sri-Swami-pushkarini, and (thus) sanctified their bodies, are waiting at the entrance receiving cane strokes on their heads. Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Sree Seshashaila Garudaachala Venkataadri| Naarayanaadri Vishabhaadri Vrushaadri Mukhyaam|| Aankhaam Twadeeya Vasateranisha Vadhanti| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Lord of Venkatachala! Thy abode is called by several names, as SriSeshasaila, Garudachala, Vrshabhadri, Venkatadri, Narayanadri, and Vrshadri. May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Sevaaparaam Shivasuresha Krushaanu Dharma| Rakshodambhunatha Pawamaana Dhanaadhinaathaam|| Baddhanjali Pravilasannijha Seershadeshaa| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Siva, Indra, Agni, Yama, Nairuti, Varuna, Vayu and Kubera, with folded hands on their heads,

Venkatesh Strotra are desirous of offering services to Thee. Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Ghaatishu Te Vihagaraaja Mrugaadhiraaja| Naagadhiraja Gajaraaja Hayaadiraajaa|| Swaswaadhikaara Mahimaadhikamarthayante| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Thy conveyances - The Lord of Birds(Garuda), Lord of Animals(Lion), Lord of Serpents(AdiSesha), Lord of Elephants(Airabata), Lord of Horses(Uccaissravas), - are begging (Thee to grant them) their respective authority, power (to server Thee better) in Your amusement strolls. Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Sooryendu Bhouma Bhudhavaakpati Kaavyasouri| Swabhaarnuketu Divishatparishatpradhaanaam|| Twadwaasadaasa Charmaavadhi Daasadaasaam| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| The main deities of the Assembly of Gods - the (nine planets); Sun , Moon, Mars (Angaraka), Mercury(Budha), Jupiter(Brhaspati), Venus(Sukra), Saturn(Sani), Rahu and Ketu - remain (happy) to be the servants of the last grade of servants of the servants of Thy servant -(They remain most obedient to Thee.) Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Twatpaada Dhooli Bharitaspuritottamaangaa| Swargopavarganipeksha Nijaanta Ranghaa|| Kalpaagamaa Kulanayaan Kulantaam Labhante| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Lord of Venkatachala! (Thy servants or devotees), with their heads rendered lustrous (sanctified) by the dust of Thy feet, do not desire (being in Thy presence), even the Heaven and Liberation and are worried that another Kalpa will start.(when there will be no such glory to Venkatachala) May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Twatgopuraagra Shikaraani Nireekshamaanaam|

Venkatesh Strotra Swargopavarga Padavee Paramaan Shrayantam|| Martryaa Manushyabhuvane Matimaashrayante| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Seeing the crest of Thy temple tower, the mortals, while attaining the exalted paths of Heaven and Liberation, like to live in the mortal world. (as it gives them the opportunity of worshipping Thee) Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Sree Bhoominaayaka Dayaadi Gunaamrutaabde| Devaadhideva Jagadeka Sharanyamoorthe|| Sreemannanta Garudadibhirarchi Tadagre| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Lord of SriDevi and Bhudevi! The ocean of nectar and compassion and other virtues! The chief of Gods! The sole refuge of the Universe! The possessor of Sri(wealth)! One whose feet are worshipped by Anantha and Garuda! Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Sree Padmanabha Purushottama Vasudeva| Veikuntha Madhava Janaardhana Chakrapaane|| Sree Vatasachinha Sharanaagata Parijaata| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Padmanatha! Purusottama! Vasudeva! Vaikunta! Madhava! Janardhana! Chakrapani! Bearer of the mole Srivatsa! Celestial Tree (parijata)! to those who seek refuge! Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Kandarpadaparhara Sundara Divyamoorthe| Kaantaakuchaamburuha Kudmala Lokadrushte|| Kalyaananirmala Gunaakara Divyakeerte| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Bearer of the charming and divine form, surpassing the pride of the Cupid(Manmatha)!

Venkatesh Strotra One, whose sight is fondly centered on the lotus bud-like breasts of His beloved! The abode of ausipicious and pure virtues! The possessor of Divine fame! Lord of Venkatachala!May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Meenakrute Kamatha Kola Narasimha Varnin| Swaamin Parashwatha Tapodhana Ramachandra|| Sheshasaraama Yadunandana Kalkiroopa| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Lord of (ten) incarnations of Matsya(Fish), Kamata(Tortoise), Kola(Divine Boar), Narasimha(Man-Lion), Tri-vikrama(Dwarf), Parasurama, Rama, Balarama, Krishna and Kalki! Lord of Venkatachala!May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Eailaalavadhna Ghanasaara Sughandhiteertha| Divya Viyatsariti Hemagateshu Poornam|| Dhrutvaadnya Veidikashikaamanyam Prahastaam| Tisthanti Venkatapate Tava Suprabhatam|| The Brahmins, well-versed in the Vedas, are now joyfully waiting(for worshipping you), carrying the golden pots filled with the waters of the divine Ganges(AkasaGanga), which (waters) are rendered fragrant by (mixing of) the cardamons, cloves and camphor. Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Bhaasvaanudeti Vikachaani Saroruhaani| Sampoorayanti Ninadeim Kukubho Vihagnam|| Sree Vaishnavassatatamathirta Mangalaaste| Ghaamaashrayanti Tava Venkata Suprabhatam|| The sun is rising, the lotuses have blossomed. The birds are filling the directions with their noises. The SriVaishnavas, always imploring auspiciousness are waiting at Thy abode.

Venkatesh Strotra Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Brahmadayassura Vaarassamarshayaste| Santassanandana Mukhastava Yogivaryaam|| Ghamaantike Tave Hi Mangalavastuhastaam| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| The chief of Gods like Brahma, the great sages and the good Yogins as Sanandana are (waiting) at Thy abode, holding auspicious things in their hands. Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Lakshminivaasa Nirvadyagunaika Sindho| Sansaarasaagara Samuktharaneika Seto|| Vedaantaveda Nijaveibhava Bhaktak Bhogya| Sree Venkataachalapate Tava Suprabhatam|| Abode of Lakshmi! Ocean of faultless(and auspicious) virtues! Bridge to cross the ocean of transmigration(samsara)! One whose glory is known through the Upanishads! One enjoyed by the devotees! Lord of Venkatachala! May it be an auspicious dawn to Thee!

Ittham Vrushaachalapateriha Suprabhatam| Ye Maanavaam Pratidinam Patitum Pravuttam|| Teshaan Prabhaatasamaye Smrutiragnabhaajan| Pragnaan Paraarthasulabhaan Paramaan Prasoote|| To these men, who recite(with devotion) this Suprabhata of Lord Venkatesa daily, early in the morning, the memory of Venkatesa grants the Supreme intellect which provides Liberation easily.