Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu
By Traditional (Mangala shloka) · संस्कृत
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Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu
संस्कृत · Ancient · Shloka
A benedictory verse invoking the auspiciousness of Vishnu.
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मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः मङ्गलं गरुडध्वजः। मङ्गलं पुण्डरीकाक्षः मङ्गलायतनो हरिः॥
Auspicious is Lord Vishnu, auspicious he whose banner bears Garuda; auspicious the lotus-eyed one, Hari, the very abode of all that is auspicious. A benedictory verse closing many recitations.
A benedictory verse invoking the auspiciousness of Vishnu.
A benedictory verse invoking the auspiciousness of Vishnu.
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Auspicious is Lord Vishnu, auspicious he whose banner bears Garuda; auspicious the lotus-eyed one, Hari, the very abode of all that is auspicious. A benedictory verse closing many recitations.
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The serene meditation verse on Vishnu reclining on Shesha.
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The elephant-faced Lord's classic dhyana shloka.
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