Sri Venkatesha Ashtakam

1. Lord Venkatesha is none other than Vasudeva — He is Pradyumna, Sankarshana, Aniruddha, and the Lord of Seshadri.
2. The Supreme Janardana, Padmanabha, the resident of Venkata Hill, Creator of the universe, Madhava, and the protector of devotees.
3. Govinda, Krishna, Kesava, Garuda-bannered Lord, Varaha, Vamana, Narayana — the all-pervading Adhokshaja.
4. Sridhara, Lotus-eyed Hari, praised by all gods, the mighty Narasimha, the ancient One who holds the thread of creation.
5. Beloved of Lakshmi, upholder of Earth, supreme Purusha, calm and compassionate, who grants boons to Brahma and the gods.
6. The treasure of all beings, destroyer of fear, Rama Himself who frees souls from worldly bondage.
7. Dwelling on the sacred hill, husband of Sri, Achyuta, Ananta, Govinda, the eternal refuge for all.
8. He is the single refuge, the single deity, the armour and crown of all the gods.
9. Whoever recites this Ashtakam thrice a day is freed from all sins.
10. Reciting it at royal gates, in battles, or during crises removes all fears of spirits, snakes, and dangers.
11. The childless gain children, the poor gain wealth, the sick are healed, the bound are freed.
12. Whatever one desires, one attains — wealth, honour, enjoyment, and liberation.
13. It is the stairway to Vishnu’s abode, destroyer of all sorrow, giver of all prosperity and auspiciousness.
14. The Lord of supreme bliss, leaving Vaikuntha, rejoices with Goddess Lakshmi by the Swami Pushkarini.
15. To that Lord Venkatesha, of auspicious form, who fulfills every wish — salutations to Srinivasa, the giver of divine joy.

Summary:

The Sri Venkatesha Ashtakam is a powerful hymn glorifying Lord Venkateshwara as the embodiment of all Vishnu’s forms — Vasudeva, Krishna, Narasimha, Rama, and more. It extols His omnipresence, compassion, and grace that removes sins, fears, and bondage. Those who chant it daily attain peace, prosperity, and ultimately liberation. It is both a shield in worldly life and a bridge to the divine.