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Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram

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ujjvalavenkat'anaatha stotram'

range tunge kaveraachalajakanakanadyantarange bhujange
sheshe sheshe vichinvan jagadavananayam' bhaatyasheshe'pi doshe |
nidraamudraam' dadhaano nikhilajanagunadhyaanasaandraamatandraam'
chintaam' yaam' taam' vri'shaadrau virachayasi ramaakaanta kaantaam' shubhaantaam || 1 ||

taam' chintaam' rangakluptaam' vri'shagirishikhare saarthayan ranganaatha
shreevatsam' vaa vibhooshaam' vranakinamahiraat'soorikluptaaparaadham |
dhri'tvaa vaatsalyamatyujjvalayitumavane satkratau baddhadeeksho
badhnansveeyaanghriyoope nikhilanarapashoon gaunarajjvaa'si yajvaa || 2 ||

jvaalaaraavapranasht'aasuranivahamahaashreerathaangaabjahastam'
shreerange chintitaarthaannijajanavishaye yoktukaamam' tadarhaan |
drasht'um' dri'sht'yaa samantaajjagati vri'shagirestungashri'ngaadhirood'ham'
dusht'aadusht'aanavantam' nirupadhikri'payaa shreenivaasam' bhaje'ntah' || 3 ||

antah' kaantashshriyo nassakarunavilasaddri'ktarangairapaangaih'
sinchanmunchankri'paambhah'kanaganabharitaanpremapooraanapaaraan |
roopam' chaapaadachood'am' vishadamupanayan pankajaaksham' samaksham'
dhattaam' hri'ttaapashaantyai shishiramri'dulataanirjitaabje padaabje || 4 ||

abjena sadri'shi santatamindhe hri'tpund'areekakund'e yah' |
jad'imaarta aashraye'dbhutapaavakametam' nirindhanam' jvalitam || 5 ||

jvalitanaanaanaagashri'ngagamaniganoditasuparabhaagaka
ghananibhaabhaabhaasuraangaka vri'shagireeshvara vitara sham' mama
sujanataataataayitaakhilahitasusheetalagunaganaalaya
visri'maraaraaraaduditvararipubhayankarakarasudarshana |
sakalapaapaapaarabheekaraghanaravaakarasudara saadaram
avatu maamaamaaghasambhri'tamagananochitaguna rameshvara
tava kri'paa paapaat'aveehatidavahutaashanasamahimaa dhruvam
itarathaathaathaaramastyaghaganavimochanamiha na kinchana || 6 ||

nagadharaaraaraadhane tava vri'shagireeshvara ya iha saadara-
rachitanaanaanaamakausumatarulasannijavanavibhaagaja-
sumakri'taam' taam' taam' shubhasrajamupaharan sukhamahipatirguruh'
atirayaayaayaasadaayakabhavabhayaanakashat'haripoh' kila |
nigamagaa gaa gaayataa yatiparibri'd'hena tu rachaya poorusha
jitasabho bho bhogiraangiripatipadaarchanamiti niyojitah'
iha param' ram'ramyate sma cha taduditavranachubukabhooshane
iha rame me megharochishi bhavati haarini hri'dayarangaga || 7 ||

gatabhaye ye ye pade tava ruchiyutaa bhuvi vri'shagireeshvara
vidadhate te te padaarchanamitarathaa gativirahitaa iti
matimataa taataayite tvayi sharanataam' hri'di kalayataa pari-
charanayaa yaayaa''yataa tava phaniganaadhipaguruvarena tu |
virachitaam' taantaam' vanaavalimupagate tvayi viharati druma-
nahanagaangaam' gaamiva shriyamarachayattava sa gururasya cha
tadanu taantaam' taam' ramaam' parijanagiraa drutamavayato nija-
shishudashaashaashaalineemapi vitarato vara vitara sham' mama || 8 ||

mamatayaa yaayaa''vilaa matirudayate mama sapadi taam' hara
karunayaa yaayaa shubhaa mama vitara taamayi vri'shagireeshvara
sadudayaayaayaasamri'chchhasi na daramapyarividalanaadishu
madudayaayaayaasameepsasi na tu katham' mama ripujayaaya cha |
mayi dayaayaa yaasi kena tu na padataam' nanu nigada tanmama
mama vibho bho bhoginaayakashayana me matamarijayam' disha
parama yaayaa yaa dayaa tava niravadhim' mayi jhat'iti taamayi
sumahimaa maa maadhava kshatimupagamattava mama kri'te'nagha || 9 ||

ghat'itapaapaapaaradurbhat'apat'aladurghat'anidhanakaarana
ranadharaaraaraatpalaayananijanidarshitabahubalaayana
daravaraaraaraavanaashana madhuvinaashana mama manodhana
ripulayaayaayaahi paahi na idamaram' mama kalaya paavana |
sutarasaasaasaaradri'ktatiratishubhaa tava nipatataanmayi
saharamo momottu santatamayi bhavaanmayi vri'shagiraavapi
pratidinam' nam'namyate mama mana upekshitatadaparam' tvayi
tadaripaapaapaasanam' kuru vri'shagireeshvara satatamujjvala || 10 ||

ujjvalavenkat'anaathastotram' pat'hataam' dhruvaa'rivijayashreeh' |
shreerangoktam' lasati yadamri'tam' saarajnyahri'dayasaarange || 11 ||

iti ujjvalavenkat'anaathastotram |

gamanika: paina ivvabad'ina stotramu, ee

Meaning

  1. On the banks of the Kaveri, amidst the golden waves and serpent sanctuaries, Lord Venkatesha shines — even while resting on Adisesha, He contemplates the welfare of the universe.
  2. As the great sacrificer, He binds all beings to His divine altar, burning their sins in the fire of His compassion — the yajna of love that sustains creation.
  3. Bearing the discus and conch, He destroys demons, protects devotees, and sits upon the Venkata Hill radiating mercy without distinction.
  4. His compassionate glances pour like streams of love, cooling the burning hearts of devotees and granting serenity through His soft lotus feet.
  5. Like a sacred flame within the heart’s lotus, He burns away ignorance — a self-luminous fire of divine wisdom that purifies the soul.
  6. His resplendence dispels darkness, His Sudarshana protects the righteous and destroys evil. He is an ocean of calm, compassion, and divine brilliance.
  7. Worshipped with garlands of devotion, He removes fear and suffering, granting inner freedom to those who serve with sincerity.
  8. The one who dwells in the hearts of devotees and sages alike — through meditation and surrender — bestows the wealth of peace and divine grace.
  9. The Lord’s mercy is boundless; even a spark of His grace burns away the forest of sin. His compassion alone leads to liberation.
  10. He is the blazing light that consumes the thick darkness of sin, the purifier of hearts, the eternal flame of righteousness.
  11. Chanting this Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram ensures victory over enemies, freedom from sin, divine peace, and spiritual illumination. It is said to hold the same sweetness as the nectar of Sri Ranganatha’s words.

Summary:

The Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram is a luminous hymn glorifying Lord Venkateshwara’s brilliance, compassion, and universal guardianship. It portrays the Lord as both the sacrificer and the savior, whose love burns away sin and delusion. The verses blend devotion with divine imagery, leading the devotee toward inner purification and liberation. Reciting this hymn brings strength, serenity, and the assurance of divine grace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram?
The Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram is a sacred hymn dedicated to Lord Venkatesha (Srinivasa) of Tirumala. It beautifully describes His divine glory, boundless compassion, and His role in protecting the universe, even while resting on Adisesha.
When and how should one recite Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram?
This stotram can be recited daily, preferably in the morning after bathing, with a pure heart and focused mind. Devotion and sincerity are more important than strict timings, but a regular practice enhances its spiritual benefits.
What are the benefits of reciting Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram?
Reciting this stotram is believed to destroy sins, grant victory over enemies, increase wealth and prosperity, provide mental peace, and ultimately pave the way for liberation (moksha). Lord Venkatesha's mercy purifies the soul and fulfills desires.
Who should recite Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram?
Anyone who wishes to seek the blessings of Lord Venkatesha, desires spiritual growth, wants to overcome difficulties, or seeks inner peace and liberation can recite this stotram. It is suitable for all devotees.
How many times should Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram be recited?
There is no strict rule, but reciting it once daily with devotion is beneficial. For specific intentions, some devotees may choose to recite it 3, 11, or 108 times, or as part of a daily spiritual routine.
What is the origin or source of Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram?
The Ujjvala Venkatanatha Stotram is a devotional composition praising Lord Venkatesha. While the specific author or exact historical origin might not be widely documented, it is revered as a powerful hymn in the tradition of Vaishnava devotional literature, often attributed to great sages or devotees.

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