Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam

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Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam

 

Sri Venkateswara Suprabhatam is the early morning wakeup prayer sung every

morning for the Tirupati Balaji deity. Below are the sanskrit verses and

english translation.

1.kausalya supraja rama purva sandhya pravartateuttishta 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 dvajauthishta 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 madhukaitavarehvaksho viharini manohara divya

murtesrisvamini sritha jana priya dana seelesri 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 locanebhavatu prasannna mukha candramandalevidhi

sankarendra vanithabhir arcitevrisha 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 sandhyamakasa sindhu kamalani

manoharaniaadaya padayugam arcayitum prapannahseshadri 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 vasavadyahtrivikramadi caritam vibhudas

stuvantibrihaspathih patathi vasara suddhim aaratseshadri 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 narikelapugadrumadi sumanohara palikanamaavati

mandam anilas saha divya gandhaihseshadri 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 panjarasthahpathrava sishta kadaliphala

payasanibhuktva salilamatah keli sukah patanthiseshadri 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 vipancyagayat yanantha caritham tava

naradopibhasha samagram asakrit kara cara ramyamseshadri 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 viddahjangara gita ninadhais saha

sevanayaniryatyupanta sarasi kamalodharebhyahseshadri 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 vimatyamanegoshalayeshu dadi manthana tivra

goshahroshat kalim vidadate kakhubhasca kumbahseshadri 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 vargahharthum sriyam kuvalayasya nijanga

lakshmyabherininadhamiva bibhrati tivranadhamseshadri 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 lokabandhosri srinivasa dayaika sindhosri devata

griha bhujantara divya murtesri 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 nirmalankahsreyorthino hara virinca

sanandanadyahdvare vasanti vara vetra hatottamangahsri 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 venkatadrinarayanadri vrishabhadri vrishadri

mukhyamaakhyam tvadiya vasateranisham vadantisri 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 dharmarakshombunatha pavamana dhanadhi

nathahbaddanjali pravilasan nija sirsha desahsri 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 mrigadhirajanagadhiraja gajaraja

haydhirajahsvasvadhikaramahimadhikam arthayantesri 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 kavyasaurisvarbhanu ketu divishat parishat

pradhanahtvaddasa dasa caramau atidasa dasahsri 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 spuritottamangahsvargapavarga nirapeksha

nijantarangahkalpagamakalaniah aakulatam labhantesri 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 nirikshamanahsvargapavarga padavim paramam

srayantahmartya manushya bhuvane matim aasrayantesri 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 gunamrutaptedevadideva jagadeka saranya murtesriman

ananta garudadhibhir arcitangresri 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 vasudevavaikunta madhava janardana

chakrapanesrivatsa cihna saranagata parijatasri 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 murtekanta kucamburuha kudmala lola

dhrishtekalyana nirmala gunakara divya kirtesri 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 varninsvamin parasvatah tapodhaa

ramacandraseshamsa rama yadunandana kalki rupasrivenkatacalapate 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 sugandhitirthamdivyam viyat sariti hema ghateshu

purnamdhrutva adya vaidhika sikhamanayh prahrishtahsri 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 saroruhanisampurayanti vihagih kakubho vihangahsri

vaishnavas satatam artitha mangalastesri 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 maharishayastesantas sanandana mukhas tava yogi

varyahdhamantike tava hi mangala vastu hastahsri 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 sindhosamsara sagara samuttaranaika

setovedanta vedya nijavaibhava bhakta bhogyasri 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."