Lord Padmanabha

Transliteration

Shantakaram bhujagashayanam padmanabham suresham Vishvadharam gaganasadrusham meghavarnam shubhangam | Lakshmikantham kamalanayanam yogibhirdhyanagamyam Vande vishnum sharanagatavatsalam padmanabham ||

Meaning / Translation

I bow to Lord Vishnu, who has a peaceful form, who rests upon the serpent, and from whose navel emerges the lotus. He is the support of the universe, vast like the sky, with a complexion like the clouds and beautiful limbs. He is the beloved of Lakshmi, with lotus-like eyes, attained by yogis through meditation; I salute the compassionate Padmanabha, who protects those who seek refuge in Him.

Transliteration

Namami Padmanabham bhaktavatsalam divyalochanam Namami chakragadadharim jagannatham prasida me | Namami shankhachakradharam mahavishnum jagadgurum Namami Padmanabham sharanam surasuraishwaram ||

Meaning / Translation

I bow to Padmanabha, the lover of His devotees, with divine eyes. I bow to the Lord of the Universe, who holds the Discus and the Mace; O Lord, please be pleased with me. I bow to the wielder of the Conch and the Discus, the great Vishnu, the teacher of the world. I seek refuge in Padmanabha, the Lord of both Devas and Asuras.

Transliteration

Om namo bhagavate padmanabhaya mahavishnave Sarvalokapalakaya sarvabhayavinashakaya Bhaktavatsalaya shantaya satyadharmanidhaye Namo namah padmanabha svamini pahi mam ||

Meaning / Translation

Om, Salutations to the Lord Padmanabha, the Great Vishnu. To the Protector of all worlds, the Destroyer of all fears. To the lover of devotees, the peaceful one, the abode of truth and righteousness. Salutations again and again to Lord Padmanabha; O Master, please protect me.