श्री वेन्कटेश्वर सुप्रभातम् is the beloved dawn hymn sung to awaken Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. The opening verse recalls Vishvamitra awakening Rama, and the hymn then turns to Govinda, Lakshmi, the sages, gods, nature, devotees, and the entire sacred environment of Seshadri gathering for the Lord's auspicious morning.
The Suprabhatam is traditionally associated with Prativadi Bhayankaram Annan, a Sri Vaishnava acharya of the lineage of Manavala Mamunigal. In the temple tradition, it is not merely a poem about waking a deity; it is the devotional imagination of the whole cosmos preparing itself for service.
कौसल्या सुप्रजा राम पूर्वासंध्या प्रवर्तते ।
उत्तिष्ठ नरशार्दूल कर्तव्यं दैवमाह्निकम् ॥ 1 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
O Rama, noble son of Kausalya, the early dawn has begun. Rise, great one among men; the divine morning duties now wait to be performed.
उत्तिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ गोविंद उत्तिष्ठ गरुडध्वज ।
उत्तिष्ठ कमलाकांत त्रैलोक्यं मंगलं कुरु ॥ 2 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Rise, rise, O Govinda; rise, O bearer of Garuda on your banner. Rise, beloved of Lakshmi, and make the three worlds auspicious.
मातस्समस्त जगतां मधुकैटभारेः
वक्षोविहारिणि मनोहर दिव्यमूर्ते ।
श्रीस्वामिनि श्रितजनप्रिय दानशीले
श्री वेंकटेश दयिते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 3 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Lakshmi, the beloved of Venkatesha and compassionate mother of the universe, is greeted with an auspicious dawn.
तव सुप्रभातमरविंद लोचने
भवतु प्रसन्नमुख चंद्रमंडले ।
विधि शंकरेंद्र वनिताभिरर्चिते
वृश शैलनाथ दयिते दयानिधे ॥ 4 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
O lotus-eyed one, may this be Your auspicious dawn. O one whose serene face is like the disk of the moon, who is worshipped by the consorts of Brahma, Shiva, and Indra, O beloved of the Lord of Vrisha hill and treasure of compassion, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
अत्र्यादि सप्त ऋषयस्समुपास्य संध्यां
आकाश सिंधु कमलानि मनोहराणि ।
आदाय पादयुग मर्चयितुं प्रपन्नाः
शेषाद्रि शेखर विभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 5 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
The seven sages, beginning with Atri, complete their dawn worship, gather beautiful lotuses from the celestial waters, and approach in surrender to worship the Lord's two feet. O Lord who crowns Seshadri, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
पंचाननाब्ज भव षण्मुख वासवाद्याः
त्रैविक्रमादि चरितं विबुधाः स्तुवंति ।
भाषापतिः पठति वासर शुद्धि मारात्
शेषाद्रि शेखर विभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 6 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Shiva, Brahma, Subrahmanya, Indra, and other gods praise the deeds of Trivikrama, while Brihaspati recites the sanctity of the day. O Lord who crowns Seshadri, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
ईशत्-प्रफुल्ल सरसीरुह नारिकेल
पूगद्रुमादि सुमनोहर पालिकानाम् ।
आवाति मंदमनिलः सहदिव्य गंधैः
शेषाद्रि शेखर विभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 7 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
The gentle breeze moves through slightly blossomed lotuses, coconut trees, areca groves, and other lovely garden rows, carrying divine fragrances. O Lord who crowns Seshadri, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
उन्मील्यनेत्र युगमुत्तम पंजरस्थाः
पात्रावसिष्ट कदली फल पायसानि ।
भुक्त्वाः सलील मथकेलि शुकाः पठंति
शेषाद्रि शेखर विभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 8 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
The parrots in fine cages open their eyes, enjoy the remaining banana fruits and sweet pudding, and then, in playful delight, begin their recitation. O Lord who crowns Seshadri, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
तंत्री प्रकर्ष मधुर स्वनया विपंच्या
गायत्यनंत चरितं तव नारदोऽपि ।
भाषा समग्र मसत्-कृतचारु रम्यं
शेषाद्रि शेखर विभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 9 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Even Narada sings Your endless divine deeds on the veena, whose strings produce a deep and sweet sound, and his complete, graceful language becomes part of the morning worship. O Lord who crowns Seshadri, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
भृंगावली च मकरंद रसानु विद्ध
झुंकारगीत निनदैः सहसेवनाय ।
निर्यात्युपांत सरसी कमलोदरेभ्यः
शेषाद्रि शेखर विभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 10 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Rows of bees, drenched in nectar, emerge from the hearts of lotuses in nearby ponds, their humming sounding like songs of attendance. O Lord who crowns Seshadri, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
योषागणेन वरदध्नि विमथ्यमाने
घोषालयेषु दधिमंथन तीव्रघोषाः ।
रोषात्कलिं विदधते ककुभश्च कुंभाः
शेषाद्रि शेखर विभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 11 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
In the cowherd homes, groups of women churn rich curd, and the strong sounds of churning spread through the directions. O Lord who crowns Seshadri, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
पद्मेशमित्र शतपत्र गतालिवर्गाः
हर्तुं श्रियं कुवलयस्य निजांगलक्ष्म्याः ।
भेरी निनादमिव भिभ्रति तीव्रनादम्
शेषाद्रि शेखर विभो तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 12 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
The clusters of bees in the hundred-petalled lotuses, as though drawn toward the beauty of the blue lotus, produce a loud sound like a festival drum. O Lord who crowns Seshadri, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
श्रीमन्नभीष्ट वरदाखिल लोक बंधो
श्री श्रीनिवास जगदेक दयैक सिंधो ।
श्री देवता गृह भुजांतर दिव्यमूर्ते
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 13 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
O Srinivasa, giver of all cherished blessings, friend of every world, and unique ocean of compassion for the universe, You shine as the divine form beloved of Lakshmi. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
श्री स्वामि पुष्करिणिकाप्लव निर्मलांगाः
श्रेयार्थिनो हरविरिंचि सनंदनाद्याः ।
द्वारे वसंति वरनेत्र हतोत्त मांगाः
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 14 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Seekers of the highest good, purified by bathing in the sacred Swami Pushkarini, including Shiva, Brahma, Sanandana, and others, wait at Your doorway with reverent heads. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
श्री शेषशैल गरुडाचल वेंकटाद्रि
नारायणाद्रि वृषभाद्रि वृषाद्रि मुख्याम् ।
आख्यां त्वदीय वसते रनिशं वदंति
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 15 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Sesha Hill, Garuda Hill, Venkata Hill, Narayana Hill, Vrishabha Hill, Vrisha Hill, and the other sacred names are constantly spoken as names of Your dwelling. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
सेवापराः शिव सुरेश कृशानुधर्म
रक्षोंबुनाथ पवमान धनाधि नाथाः ।
बद्धांजलि प्रविलसन्निज शीर्षदेशाः
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 16 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Shiva, Indra, Agni, Dharma, Nairrti, Varuna, Vayu, Kubera, and other guardians, intent on service, stand with folded hands and shining bowed heads. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
धाटीषु ते विहगराज मृगाधिराज
नागाधिराज गजराज हयाधिराजाः ।
स्वस्वाधिकार महिमाधिक मर्थयंते
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 17 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Garuda, the king of birds, the lion, the lord of serpents, the king of elephants, the king of horses, and other great beings stand in their own stations, praying to serve according to their rightful greatness. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
सूर्येंदु भौम बुधवाक्पति काव्यशौरि
स्वर्भानुकेतु दिविशत्-परिशत्-प्रधानाः ।
त्वद्दासदास चरमावधि दासदासाः
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 18 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
The Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu, and the foremost celestial assemblies stand as servants of the servants of Your servants. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
तत्-पादधूलि भरित स्फुरितोत्तमांगाः
स्वर्गापवर्ग निरपेक्ष निजांतरंगाः ।
कल्पागमा कलनयाऽऽकुलतां लभंते
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 19 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Those whose noble heads sparkle with the dust of Your feet have inwardly given up even heaven and liberation; they become restless only at the thought of long ages passing before Your service. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
त्वद्गोपुराग्र शिखराणि निरीक्षमाणाः
स्वर्गापवर्ग पदवीं परमां श्रयंतः ।
मर्त्या मनुष्य भुवने मतिमाश्रयंते
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 20 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Mortals who gaze upon the high towers of Your temple take refuge in the supreme path beyond ordinary worldly aims and turn their human life toward blessed understanding. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
श्री भूमिनायक दयादि गुणामृताब्दे
देवादिदेव जगदेक शरण्यमूर्ते ।
श्रीमन्ननंत गरुडादिभि रर्चितांघ्रे
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 21 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
O Lord of Bhudevi, ocean of nectar-like virtues beginning with compassion, God of gods, and sole refuge of the world, Your feet are worshipped by Ananta, Garuda, and others. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
श्री पद्मनाभ पुरुषोत्तम वासुदेव
वैकुंठ माधव जनार्दन चक्रपाणे ।
श्री वत्स चिह्न शरणागत पारिजात
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 22 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
O Padmanabha, Purushottama, Vasudeva, Vaikuntha, Madhava, Janardana, wielder of the discus, marked by Srivatsa and sheltering those who surrender, may this be Your auspicious dawn, O Lord of Venkata hill.
कंदर्प दर्प हर सुंदर दिव्य मूर्ते
कांता कुचांबुरुह कुट्मल लोलदृष्टे ।
कल्याण निर्मल गुणाकर दिव्यकीर्ते
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 23 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
O beautiful Lord who removes the pride of Cupid, whose glance rests playfully on Lakshmi, whose qualities are pure and auspicious, and whose fame is divine, may this be Your auspicious dawn, O Lord of Venkata hill.
मीनाकृते कमठकोल नृसिंह वर्णिन्
स्वामिन् परश्वथ तपोधन रामचंद्र ।
शेषांशराम यदुनंदन कल्किरूप
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 24 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
You are praised through the forms of the fish, tortoise, boar, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Ramachandra, Balarama, Krishna of the Yadu line, and Kalki. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
एलालवंग घनसार सुगंधि तीर्थं
दिव्यं वियत्सरिति हेमघटेषु पूर्णम् ।
धृत्वाद्य वैदिक शिखामणयः प्रहृष्टाः
तिष्ठंति वेंकटपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 25 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Vedic scholars, delighted, bring sacred water fragrant with cardamom, clove, and camphor, filled in golden pots with the water of the heavenly river. O Venkatesha, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
भास्वानुदेति विकचानि सरोरुहाणि
संपूरयंति निनदैः ककुभो विहंगाः ।
श्रीवैष्णवाः सतत मर्थित मंगलास्ते
धामाश्रयंति तव वेंकट सुप्रभातम् ॥ 26 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
The shining Sun rises, lotuses open, birds fill the directions with sound, and Sri Vaishnavas who always seek auspiciousness approach Your abode. O Venkata, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
ब्रह्मादय-स्सुरवरा-स्समहर्षयस्ते
संतस्सनंदन-मुखास्त्वथ योगिवर्याः ।
धामांतिके तव हि मंगलवस्तुहस्ताः
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 27 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Brahma and the foremost gods, great sages, saints headed by Sanandana, and excellent yogis stand near Your abode with auspicious articles in their hands. O Lord of Venkata hill, may this be Your auspicious dawn.
लक्श्मीनिवास निरवद्य गुणैक सिंधो
संसारसागर समुत्तरणैक सेतो ।
वेदांत वेद्य निजवैभव भक्त भोग्य
श्री वेंकटाचलपते तव सुप्रभातम् ॥ 28 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
O abode of Lakshmi, faultless ocean of virtues, bridge that carries beings across the ocean of worldly existence, known through Vedanta and enjoyed by devotees, may this be Your auspicious dawn, O Lord of Venkata hill.
इत्थं वृषाचलपतेरिह सुप्रभातं
ये मानवाः प्रतिदिनं पठितुं प्रवृत्ताः ।
तेषां प्रभात समये स्मृतिरंगभाजां
प्रज्ञां परार्थ सुलभां परमां प्रसूते ॥ 29 ॥
Translation (भावार्थ):
Those who daily undertake the recitation of this Suprabhatam of the Lord of Vrishachala receive, at dawn, a bright remembrance that gives rise to noble understanding and makes the highest purpose easier to approach.
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