Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram
Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram is a sacred hymn comprising 108 names of Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This stotram is chanted by devotees to seek blessings, divine grace, and spiritual upliftment. It is often recited during prayers, rituals, and temple worship, particularly at Tirumala Tirupati, the most revered shrine of Lord Venkateswara.
Significance of the Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram
- Glorification of Lord Venkateswara – The 108 names describe the various attributes, divine qualities, and manifestations of the Lord.
- Spiritual Benefits – Chanting these names brings peace, prosperity, and divine protection.
- Removes Sins and Obstacles – Reciting this stotram with devotion is believed to remove past sins and obstacles in life.
- Enhances Devotion and Bhakti – It deepens faith and strengthens the devotee’s connection with Lord Vishnu.
Structure of the Stotram
- The stotram begins with an invocation to Lord Venkateswara.
- It then lists 108 names, each highlighting a unique aspect of the Lord.
- The recitation concludes with salutations and prayers for divine blessings.
How to Recite the Stotram
- Best Time: Early morning or evening during prayers.
- Direction: Facing east or towards an image/idol of Lord Venkateswara.
- Offerings: Flowers, tulsi leaves, and prasad (sacred food).
- Devotional Mindset: Chant with faith and surrender.
Benefits of Reciting This Stotram
- Brings Divine Protection – Lord Venkateswara shields devotees from troubles.
- Fulfills Wishes – Devotees believe that sincere recitation grants prosperity, success, and spiritual progress.
- Promotes Mental Peace – Removes stress and instills calmness and devotion.
- Blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi – Ensures happiness, health, and wealth.
Sri Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Nama Stotram In English
ōṃ śrīvēṅkaṭēśaḥ śrīvāsō lakṣmī patiranāmayaḥ ।
amṛtāṃśō jagadvandyō gōvinda śśāśvataḥ prabhuḥ ॥ 1 ॥
śēṣādrinilayō dēvaḥ kēśavō madhusūdanaḥ
amṛtō mādhavaḥ kṛṣṇaḥ śrīharir jñānapañjaraḥ ॥ 2 ॥
śrīvatsavakṣāḥ sarvēśō gōpālaḥ puruṣōttamaḥ ।
gōpīśvaraḥ parañjyōti-rvaikuṇṭhapati-ravyayaḥ ॥ 3 ॥
sudhātanu-ryādavēndrō nityayauvanarūpavān ।
chaturvēdātmakō viṣṇu-rachyutaḥ padminīpriyaḥ ॥ 4 ॥
dharāpati-ssurapati-rnirmalō dēva pūjitaḥ ।
chaturbhuja-śchakradhara-stridhāmā triguṇāśrayaḥ ॥ 5 ॥
nirvikalpō niṣkaḻaṅkō nirāntakō nirañjanaḥ ।
nirābhāsō nityatṛptō nirguṇō nirupadravaḥ ॥ 6 ॥
gadādhara-śśārṅgapāṇi-rnandakī śaṅkhadhārakaḥ ।
anēkamūrti-ravyaktaḥ kaṭihastō varapradaḥ ॥ 7 ॥
anēkātmā dīnabandhu-rārtalōkābhayapradaḥ ।
ākāśarājavaradō yōgihṛtpadmamandiraḥ ॥ 8 ॥
dāmōdarō jagatpālaḥ pāpaghnō bhaktavatsalaḥ ।
trivikrama-śśiṃśumārō jaṭāmakuṭaśōbhitaḥ ॥ 9 ॥
śaṅkhamadhyōllasanmañju kiṅkiṇāḍhyakaraṇḍhakaḥ ।
nīlamēghaśyāmatanu-rbilvapatrārchanapriyaḥ ॥ 10 ॥
jagadvyāpī jagatkartā jagatsākṣī jagatpatiḥ ।
chintitārthapradō jiṣṇu-rdāśārhō daśarūpavān ॥ 11 ॥
dēvakīnandana-śśauri-rhayagrīvō janārdanaḥ ।
kanyāśravaṇatārējyaḥ pītāmbaradharō’naghaḥ ॥ 12 ॥
vanamālī padmanābhō mṛgayāsakta mānasaḥ ।
aśvārūḍhaḥ khaḍgadhārī dhanārjana samutsukaḥ ॥ 13 ॥
ghanasāralasanmadhya kastūrī tilakōjjvalaḥ ।
sachchidānandarūpaścha jaganmaṅgaḻadāyakaḥ ॥ 14 ॥
yajñarūpō yajñabhōktā chinmayaḥ paramēśvaraḥ ।
paramārthapradaḥ śāntaḥ śrīmān dōrdaṇḍavikramaḥ ॥ 15 ॥
parātparaḥ parambrahma śrīvibhu-rjagadīśvaraḥ ।
ēvaṃ śrīvēṅkaṭēśasya nāmnā-maṣṭōttaraṃ śatam ॥
paṭhatāṃ śṛṇvatāṃ bhaktyā sarvābhīṣṭapradaṃ śubham ।
trisandhyaṃ yaḥ paghēnniṣyaṃ sarvān kāmivāpnu yāt ॥
॥ śrī vēṅkaṭēśvarārpaṇamastu ॥
This stotram is highly revered in Vaishnavism and is particularly popular among devotees of Tirupati Balaji. Chanting it regularly brings divine grace and spiritual progress.
