sri venkateswara stotram lyrics in english By Shree Naval Kishori Ji

Sri Venkatesha Stotram is a beautiful and powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Venkatesha (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, also known as Venkateshwara or Balaji). This stotram is recited by devotees to seek blessings, peace, prosperity, and liberation from worldly troubles.

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 kamalakucha choochuka kunkumatho niyatāruṇi tātula nīlatanō |

kamalāyatalōchana lōkapatē vijayībhava vēṅkaṭaśailapatē || 1 ||

sachaturmukha ṣaṇmukhapañchamukha pramukhākhila daivata maulimaṇē |

śaraṇāgatavatsala sāranidhē paripālaya māṁ vr̥ṣaśailapatē || 2 ||

ativēlatayā tava durviṣahai-ranuvēlakr̥tairaparādhaśataiḥ |

bharitaṁ tvaritaṁ vr̥ṣaśailapatē parayā kr̥payā paripāhi harē || 3 ||

adhivēṅkaṭaśailamudāramatē-rjanatābhimatādhikadānaratāt |

paradēvatayā gaditānnigamaiḥ kamalādayitānna paraṁ kalayē || 4 ||

kalavēṇuravāvaśagōpavadhū-śatakōṭivr̥tātsmarakōṭisamāt |

prativallavikābhimatātsukhadāt vasudēvasutānna paraṁ kalayē || 5 ||

abhirāmaguṇākara dāśarathē jagadēkadhanurdhara dhīramatē |

raghunāyaka rāma ramēśa vibhō varadō bhava dēva dayājaladhē || 6 ||

avanītanayā kamanīyakaraṁ rajanīkaracārumukhāmburuham |

rajanīcararājatamōmihiraṁ mahanīyamahaṁ raghurāmamayē || 7 ||

sumukhaṁ suhr̥daṁ sulabhaṁ sukhadaṁ svanujaṁ ca sukāyamamōghaśaram |

apahāya raghūdvahamanyamahaṁ na kathañcana kañcana jātu bhajē || 8 ||

vinā vēṅkaṭēśaṁ na nāthō na nāthaḥ sadā vēṅkaṭēśaṁ smarāmi smarāmi |

harē vēṅkaṭēśa prasīda prasīda priyaṁ vēṅkaṭēśa prayaccha prayaccha || 9 ||

ahaṁ dūratastē padāmbhōjayugma-praṇāmēcchayā:’:’gatya sēvāṁ karōmi |

sakr̥tsēvayā nityasēvāphalaṁ tvaṁ prayaccha prayaccha prabhō vēṅkaṭēśa || 10 ||

ajñāninā mayā dōṣānaśēṣānvihitān harē |

kṣamasva tvaṁ kṣamasva tvaṁ śēṣaśailaśikhāmaṇē || 11 ||

iti śrī vēṅkaṭēśa stōtram |

Origin and Importance:

• The stotram is believed to have been composed by Sage Vedanta Desika, a prominent philosopher and poet in the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
• It glorifies the divine qualities of Lord Venkateshwara, who resides in the sacred Tirumala Hills (Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh).
• Chanting this stotram is considered auspicious and is believed to bestow divine grace, remove sins, and bring fulfillment to the devotees' lives.

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Key Themes of the Stotram:

1. Divine Appearance:
   The stotram describes the Lord’s mesmerizing form adorned with divine ornaments, like the Kaustubha jewel, his lotus-like eyes, and his compassionate demeanor.

2. Grace and Mercy:
   Lord Venkatesha is praised as a savior of devotees who surrenders to him wholeheartedly. He is described as the ocean of mercy, granting liberation and fulfilling all wishes.

3. Symbol of Eternal Protection:
   The hymn emphasizes Lord Venkatesha’s role as the eternal protector of the universe and the one who maintains dharma.

4. Devotional Surrender:
   The stotram conveys the essence of complete surrender (Sharanagati) to the Lord, asking for his blessings and guidance.

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Benefits of Reciting Sri Venkatesha Stotram:

• Spiritual Growth: It helps devotees connect deeply with the divine and strengthens their spiritual path.
• Removal of Obstacles: It is said to eliminate difficulties and bring peace and stability in life.
• Fulfillment of Desires: Chanting with devotion is believed to help fulfill one’s desires and aspirations.
• Moksha (Liberation): It encourages devotees to seek freedom from the cycle of birth and death by surrendering to Lord Venkateshwara.

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Example of Popular Verses:

One of the well-known opening lines is:

"Kamala kucha choochuka kumkumatho, Niyatharunitha neela thano! Kamalayatha lochana loka pathe, Vijayeebhava venkata shaila pathe!"

Meaning:
"O Lord of the Venkata hills! Your body shines with a blue complexion and is adorned with kumkum from the bosom of Goddess Lakshmi. O ruler of the universe, with lotus-like eyes, may you always triumph!"

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