Venkateshwara Stothram

1st Verse

Kamala-kucha-chuchuka-kunkumato Niyatarunitatula-nilatano! Kamalayata-lochana!lokapate Vijayi bhava!venkata sailapate.

Meaning

The verse means the Lord of seven sacred hills, has unique blue coloured body. And He is the one who has eyes similar to lotus petals.

2nd Verse

Sachaturmukha-sanmukha-panchamukha-Pramukhakhila-daivata-maulimane! Sarangatavatsala!saranidhe! Paripalaya mam vrsa-sailapate.

Meaning:

The crest jewel of all Gods like Brahma, Kumarasvami and Maheshwara! The Compassionate One to those seeking protection! Protect me, O Lord of Venkadri!

3rd Verse

Ativelataya tava durvisahair- Anuvela-krtair aparadha-sataih, Bharitam tvaritam vrsa-sailapate! Paraya krpaya paripahi hare.

Meaning

Oh Lord of Venkadri! I am full of sins; protect those who have committed various unforgivable sins!

4th Verse

Kalavenu-ravavasa-gopavadhu- Satakoti-vrtat smarakoti-samat, Prati-vallavikabhimatat sukhadat Vasudeva-sutan na param kalaye.

Meaning:

I don’t know anything else other than you Lord Krishna, he is the one who is always surrounded by gopis (cowherdesses), the cowherdesses are enchanted by hearing the voice of Lord Krishna’s flute. Lord Balaji is who gives joy to everyone on equal basis and he is dear to each and every gopi on earth.

5th Verse

Abhirama-gunakara!dasarathe! Jagadeka-dhanurdhara! dhiramate! Raghunayaka! rama! ramesa! vibho! Varado bhava! deva! daya-jaladhe!

Meaning:

Lord Balaji is a source of enchanting virtues! Rama! The Matchless Archer of the Universe! The one with smart steady brains! The best of the race Raghu! Ramesa! O Lord Balaji, you are the mercy of oceans, the all-pervading! The Ocean of Compassion! O Lord! Grant us our boons!

6th Verse

AAvani-tanaya-kamaniya-karam Rajanikara-charu-mukhambu-ruham, Rajanichara-raja-tamo-mihiram Mahaniyam aham raghuramam aye.

Meaning:

I feel safe being with you, You are the one who does what Sita likes, who has a beautiful face like the Moon, who is like the Sun to put an end to darkness (Ravana the King of Demons), and who is at the pinnacle.

7th Verse

Sumukham suhrdam sulabham sukhadam svanujam cha sukayamamoghasaram, Apahaya raghudvaham anyam aham Na kathanchana kanachana jatu bhaje.

Meaning:

I worship you Lord Rama, you are the one who has elevated the race of Raghukul. He is very handsome with a very good heart, He is easily approachable. His blows of arrows are irrevocable.

8th Verse

Vina venkatesam na nanatho na nathahsada venkatesam smarami smarami, Hare! Venkatesa! prasida prasida Priyam Venkatesa! prayaccha prayaccha.

Meaning:

O Venkatesha, you are life savior, the dilemma solver and there is no one as good as you. There is no saviour other than Venkatesa. I will always pray to Venkatesa to grace us with your immense blessings.

9th Verse

Aham duratas te padambhoja-yugma-prana-mecchayagatya sevam karomi, Sakrt sevaya nitya-sevaphalam tvamprayaccha prayaccha prabho venkatesa.

Meaning:

O Lord! Having come from afar, with a desire to salute Thy lotus-like feet, I serve Thee Venkatesa! Please land me an opportunity to worship you at the fullest.

Ajnanina maya dosan Asesan vihitan hare! Ksamasva tvam ksmasva tvam sesasailasikhamane.

Meaning:

O Hari! The hero of Sesasaila! Pardon me for all my sins committed by me in ignorance.

ABOUT TEMPLE :

Welcome to Shree Balaji Mandir… the temple of Lord Venkateshwara, where blessings of the divine, commence a spiritual journey of one’s soul! This house of worship is established and managed by Shree Balaji Foundation [A registered Charitable Public Trust]. A temple or a place of worship encloses strong positive, spiritual energy which works as a link that connects man with God. It is believed that there is no deity as compared to Shree Balaji (also known as Lord Venkateshwara) and is the most worshipped One in the Kalyuga (Age of Downfall). Each year, millions of devotees travel all the way to Tirupati, the home on earth for Shree Balaji, to seek his blessings. Since Tirupati is located in the remotes of Andhra Pradesh, a southern state of India, it is difficult for devotees to travel such distances, especially elders and the physically challenged. Hence, a major step in making the Lord’s blessings available to devotees in and around Mumbai, has been taken up by Balaji Foundation, which has completed Phase 1 of Shree Balaji Mandir in Charkop, Mumbai. No, we are not saying that we shifted the Lord’s residence to Mumbai. As per our Puranas (ancient Hindu scriptures), if we seek the Lord’s blessings in a temple built with uncompromised Shilpa Shashtra, Agama Shashtra and Vastu-shashtra, all our wishes from the depth of our heart, will be fulfilled. What’s a better example of such a structure other than “Shree Balaji Mandir” at Charkop! Shree Balaji, the Lord of Wealth, is believed to be a slayer of the evil and a granter of wishes. And now, His divine blessings are just a stone’s throw away! Devotees visiting this temple in Mumbai, experience eternal peace in the holiest form and a burst of spiritual energy which brings them back to re-live such divine stillness of the soul and a sense of deep spiritual happiness! Devotees may visit the temple between: 06:00am – 10:00pm