Guest guest Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Sri Venkatesvara suprabhatam (early morning wakeup prayer) 1. Kausalya supraja Rama purva sandhya pravartate Uttishta Narasardula kartavyam dhaivamanhikam. O Rama, son of Kausalya, the sun is about to rise in the eastern skies; please arise to offer the early morning oblations. 2. Uthishtotishta Govinda Uthishta Garuda dvaja Uthishta Kamalakantha trilokyam mangalam kuru. Arise, O Govinda, the holder of flag with Garuda emblem; Cast aside your sleep to bestow your protection and solace to the universe. 3. Matahas samasta jagatam Madhukaitavareh Vaksho viharini manohara divya murte Srisvamini sritha jana priya dana seele Sri Venkatesa dayite tava suprabhatam. Sri Lakshmi, mother of the world, you reside in the heart of Mahavisnu; O beautiful one that captures the attention of the minds of humans, O bestower of all benefits to those who fall at His feet, O dear and beloved one to Lord Venkatesvara, I offer these morning Pranams to you. 4. Tava suprabhatam aravinda locane Bhavatu prasannna mukha candramandale Vidhi Sankarendra vanithabhir arcite Vrisha saila natha Dayite Dayanidhe! O Devi, good morning to you whose eyes are like the lotus and the bright face of the full moon; the consorts of Brahma, Sankara and Indra pay their respects to you, the ocean of mercy dear to the Lord of the Vrishabadri. 5. Atryadi sapta rishayah samupasya sandhyam Akasa sindhu kamalani manoharani Aadaya Padayugam arcayitum prapannah Seshadri sekhara vibho tava suprabhatam. O resident of Sehadri, the seven holy rishis headed by Atri, having performed their morning sandhya, are at your feet offering beautiful lotuses and the waters of heavenly rivers. Please receive them. 6. Pancananabja Bhava Shanmukha Vasavadyah Trivikramadi caritam Vibhudas stuvanti Brhaspathih Patathi vasara suddhim aarat Seshadri sekhara vibho thava suprabhatam. All the Gods from Brahma, Shiva, Shanmukha and others are praising your TriVikrama avathara, Brhaspathi, the Purohita of Devas is reading out the Pancangam (almanac), O Lord may this morning be glorious. 7. Ishat praphulla sarasi ruha narikela Pugadrumadi sumanohara palikanam Aavati mandam Anilas saha divya gandhaih Seshadri Sekhara Vibho tava suprabhatam. O Seshadri vasa, the morning scene is beautiful with the tossing of water lillies, coconut trees and transplanted young paddy fields, the morning breeze is blowing carrying pleasant smells, good morning to you, 8. Unmilya netrayugam uttama Panjarasthah Pathrava sishta kadaliphala payasani Bhuktva salilamatah Keli sukah patanthi Seshadri sekhara Vibho tava suprabhatam. O Venkatesvara, the temple parrots are singing pleasantly after having tasted the fruits, payasa in your Puja vessels and quenching their thirst; I pray for a good morning to you. 9. Tantri prakarsha maduras svanaya Vipancya Gayat yanantha caritham tava Naradopi Bhasha samagram asakrit kara cara ramyam Seshadri Sekhara Vibho tava suprabhatam. With his melodious musical instruments sage Narada is singing your endless stories set to music and dancing to the enchanting music with lovely hand gestures, may this morning be beautiful. 10. Bringavali ca makharanda rasaani viddah Jangara gita ninadhais saha sevanaya Niryatyupanta sarasi kamalodharebhyah Seshadri sekhara Vibho tava suprabhatam. O Lord of Seshagiri, the swarm of bees from the lotus flowers of the nearby tank have come out after tasting the honey and carrying makharanda pollen, waiting for your Darshan. 11. Yosha ganena varadadni vimatyamane Goshalayeshu dadi manthana tivra goshah Roshat kalim vidadate kakhubhasca kumbah Seshadri sekhara Vibho tava suprabhatam. O Lord, the milk maids are churning their curd pots and are singing; the two sounds are competing with each other. May this morning be glorious to you. 12. Padmesa mitra satha pathraga thali vargah harthum sriyam kuvalayasya nijanga Lakshmya Bherininadhamiva bibhrati tivranadham Seshadri sekhara vibho tava suprabhatam. The friends of the bees are trying to steal away the bluish brightness of the flowers and the sound of the drums. May this morning be glorious to you. 13. Srimannabhishta varadakhila lokabandho Sri Srinivasa dayaika sindho Sri devata griha bhujantara divya murte Sri Venkatacalapathe tava suprabhatam. O Srinivasa, bestower of all desired boons, closest kith and kin of the universe, ocean of compassion, O Lord of charming beautiful form in the abode of the gods, let this morn bring glory to you. 14. Srisvami pushkarinika plava nirmalankah sreyorthino Hara Virinca Sanandanadyah Dvare vasanti vara vetra hatottamangah Sri Venkatacalapathe tava suprabhatam. Having taken their holy dip in the Svami pushkarini, gods like Brahma and Siva and sages such as Sanandana are waiting at the door for your Darshan with their hands raised holding the rattan cane (for controlling the crowds). Glorious morning to you. 15. Sri Seshasaila Garudacala Venkatadri Narayanadri Vrishabhadri Vrishadri mukhyam Aakhyam tvadiya vasateranisham vadanti Sri Venkatacalapathe tava suprabhatam. Glory to you, O Venkatesa, whose abode is being described incessantly in the holy books as Seshacala, Garudacala, Venkatadri, Narayanadri, Vrishabadari and Vrishadri. 16. Sevaparah Siva Suresa krisanu dharma Rakshombunatha Pavamana Dhanadhi nathah Baddanjali pravilasan nija sirsha desah Sri Venkatacalapathe tava suprabatam. O Lord! Desirous of serving you, Siva and Indra with their heads bowed and Kubera, the lord of wealth, and the protectors of the eight directions (dikpalakas) with their hands tied in front in reverence are waiting for you. 17. Dhatishu te Vihagaraja mrigadhiraja Nagadhiraja gajaraja haydhirajah Svasvadhikaramahimadhikam arthayante Sri Venkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. Venkatesa, seeking your benevolent look of approval Garuda and other leaders of your retinue are jostling for your first look to enhance their supervisory authority. Good morning to you. 18. Suryendu Bhauma Budha Vakpati Kavyasauri Svarbhanu Ketu divishat parishat pradhanah Tvaddasa dasa caramau atidasa dasah Sri Venkatacala pate tava suprabhatam. O Lord, the overlords of the nine planets (Sun, Moon, Mangala, Budha, Guru, Shukra, Sani, Rahu, Ketu) are ready waiting to offer you their service. 19. Tvat pada dhuli parita spuritottamangah Svargapavarga nirapeksha nijantarangah Kalpagamakalaniah aakulatam labhante Sri Venkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. Your devotees having been purified by the dust of your feet are serving you with intense devotion forgetting their real interest in Moksha and doubting whether they could get this opportunity in their next birth or not. 20. Tvad gopuragra sikharani nirikshamanah Svargapavarga padavim paramam srayantah Martya manushya bhuvane matim aasrayante Sri Venkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. O Venkatesvara, people who came interested in Moksha samrajya look at the Vimana (crown) of your temple and want to serve you in this earthly abode forgetting what they came for. 21. Sri Bhumi Nayaka dayadi gunamrutapte Devadideva jagadeka saranya Murte Sriman Ananta Garudadhibhir arcitangre Sri Venkatacala pate tava suprabhatam. Morning wishes to you Srinivasa; You are the lord of the Mother Earth (Bhumi), you possess innumerable auspicious qualities like compassion, Lord of all Gods, the only refuge of the universe and waited on at your feet by Nityasuris (eternal companions) like Ananta and Garuda. Good morning. 22. Sri Padmanabha Purushottama Vasudeva Vaikunta Madhava Janardana Chakrapane Srivatsa cihna saranagata Parijata Sri Venkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. O Padmanabha, Purushottama, Vasudeva, Vaikunta, Madhava, identified by your insignias of Srivatsa and the disk (cakra) in your hand, You are like the havenly Parijata tree in granting the wishes of those who surrender at your feet. Good morning to you. 23. Kandarpa darpahara sundara divya murte Kanta kucamburuha kudmala lola dhrishte Kalyana nirmala gunakara divya kirte Sri Venkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. Your divyamangala vigraha is so beautiful as to vanquish the pride of Manmatha (Cupid), You are renowned in the worlds for your blemishless auspicious qualities and you cast your blossoming eyesight on the fine parts of Mahalakshmi. Good morning to you. 24. Meena krite kamatakola Nrisimha varnin Svamin Parasvatah Tapodhaa Ramacandra Seshamsa Rama Yadunandana Kalki rupa Srivenkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. O Venktesa, you have helped the world by your ten avatars like Matsya, Kurma etc. Good morning to you. 25. Ela lavanga ganasara sugandhitirtham Divyam viyat sariti hema ghateshu purnam Dhrutva adya vaidhika sikhamanayh prahrishtah Sri Venkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. O Venkatacalapati, brahmins with vedic chants are waiting upon you with pots of Akasa Ganga water scented with cardamom, clove and other spices. May this be a glorious morn to you. 26. Bhasvanu deti vikacani saroruhani Sampurayanti vihagih kakubho vihangah Sri Vaishnavas satatam artitha mangalaste Sri Venkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. The sun has risen and flowers have opened their petals; the chirping of birds is echoed from all directions. Sri Vaishnavas are waiting singing your praise. Let this morning be glorious to you. 27. Brahmadayas sura varas sa Maharishayaste Santas Sanandana mukhas tava yogi varyah Dhamantike tava hi mangala vastu hastah Sri Venkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. O Venkatesa, gods like Brahma, sadhus and yogisvaras like Sanaka and Sanandana, are waiting at your gates bearing auspicious puja items. Morning glory to you. 28. Lakshmi Nivasa niravadya gunaika sindho Samsara sagara samuttaranaika seto Vedanta vedya nijavaibhava bhakta bhogya Sri Venkatacalapate tava suprabhatam. O Lord, the abode of Lakshmi, the ocean of good qualities, the only boat to cross the ocean of samsara, the true knowledge sought by Vedanta (Upanishads), the lord of true glory enjoyed by devotees, glory to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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