Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam
Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam, the sacred act of offering auspicious praises to Lord Venkateswara, is a spiritual cornerstone of devotion in Vaishnavism. Revered as the “Lord of the Seven Hills” (Seshachala Nayaka), Sri Venkateswara embodies compassion, boundless grace, and the fulfillment of devotees’ deepest aspirations. The Mangalasasanam—literally “benedictory adorations”—comprises hymns, names, and verses that extol His divine form, virtues, and cosmic role. These chants, rooted in ancient texts like the Venkatesha Mahatmya and temple traditions of Tirumala, serve as a bridge between mortal yearning and divine assurance.
Spiritual and Cultural Resonance
The Venkatesha Mangalasasanam is more than ritual—it is a transformative dialogue between the devotee and the Divine. Chanting these names invokes His sannidhya (divine presence), creating an intimate connection that transcends ritualism. The Tirumala Temple, where millions offer hair (as a symbol of surrender) or whisper pleas before His sanctum, stands as a testament to His accessibility.
Sri Venkatesha Mangalasasanam In English
śriyaḥ kāntāya kalyāṇanidhayē nidhayē’rthinām ।
śrīvēṅkaṭa nivāsāya śrīnivāsāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 1 ॥
lakṣmī savibhramālōka subhrū vibhrama chakṣuṣē ।
chakṣuṣē sarvalōkānāṃ vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 2 ॥
śrīvēṅkaṭādri śṛṅgāgra maṅgaḻābharaṇāṅghrayē ।
maṅgaḻānāṃ nivāsāya śrīnivāsāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 3 ॥
sarvāvayava saundarya sampadā sarvachētasām ।
sadā sammōhanāyāstu vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 4 ॥
nityāya niravadyāya satyānanda chidātmanē ।
sarvāntarātmanē śrīmad-vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 5 ॥
svata ssarvavidē sarva śaktayē sarvaśēṣiṇē ।
sulabhāya suśīlāya vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 6 ॥
parasmai brahmaṇē pūrṇakāmāya paramātmanē ।
prayuñjē paratattvāya vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 7 ॥
ākālatattva maśrānta mātmanā manupaśyatām ।
atṛptyamṛta rūpāya vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 8 ॥
prāyaḥ svacharaṇau puṃsāṃ śaraṇyatvēna pāṇinā ।
kṛpayā”diśatē śrīmad-vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 9 ॥
dayā’mṛta taraṅgiṇyā staraṅgairiva śītalaiḥ ।
apāṅgai ssiñchatē viśvaṃ vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 10 ॥
srag-bhūṣāmbara hētīnāṃ suṣamā”vahamūrtayē ।
sarvārti śamanāyāstu vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 11 ॥
śrīvaikuṇṭha viraktāya svāmi puṣkariṇītaṭē ।
ramayā ramamāṇāya vēṅkaṭēśāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 12 ॥
śrīmat-sundarajā mātṛmuni mānasavāsinē ।
sarvalōka nivāsāya śrīnivāsāya maṅgaḻam ॥ 13 ॥
maṅgaḻā śāsanaparair-madāchārya purōgamaiḥ ।
sarvaiścha pūrvairāchāryaiḥ satkṛtāyāstu maṅgaḻam ॥ 14 ॥
śrī padmāvatī samēta śrī śrīnivāsa parabrahmaṇē namaḥ
ॐ नमो वेङ्कटेशाय मंगलम्।
Om Namo Venkateshaya Mangalam!
Salutations to Lord Venkateswara—auspiciousness be unto all!
