Ranganathashtakam Lyrics

Ranganatha Ashtakam lyrics with English meaning.  Ranganathashtakam is the devotional prayer addressed to Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam Ranganathaswamy Temple. Lord Ranganatha is usually depicted in a reclining posture on Ananta Sesha. Sri Ranganathashtakam is composed by Adi Shankaracharya. While there is another version of Sri Ranganatha stotram which was written by a great Vaishnavite saint Parasara Bhatta.

Ranganatha Ashtakam Lyrics

1) Saptha Prakara Madhye Sarasijamuklothbhasamane Vimane,
Kaveri Madhya Dese Phanipathi Sayane, Sesha Paryanga Bhage,
Nidhramudhrabhiramam Katinikatasira Parswavinyastha Hastham,
Padmadhathree Karabhyam Parichithacharanam Rangarajam Bhajeham

(This Mangala sloka is written by a Sri Parashara Bhatta)

I salute that Lord of Ranga,
Who sleeps in the yogic pose,
On the bed of Adhisesha,
Below the tall dome (vimana),
Which resembles a lotus bud ,
And is surrounded by seven ramparts,
And which is in between two Kaveri rivers,
With his right hand near his crown,
And his lotus like merciful left hand,
Pointing towards his feet which takes care of us all.  

2) Aanandarupe Nijabodha Rupe,
Brahma Swaroope Sruthi Moorthi Rupe,
Sasanka Rupe Ramaneeya Rupe,
Sriranga Rupe Ramatham Mano Mey

Let my mind revel in the form of Ranga
Whose form is the epitome of happiness,
Whose form is the true knowledge,
Whose form is as told in the Vedas,
And who is of the form of the comforting moon and beautiful

3) Kaveri Theree Karuna Vilole,
Mandhara Moole Drutha Charu Khele,
Daithyanha Kale Akhila Loka Leele,
Sri Ranga Leele Ramatham Mano Mey

 Let my mind revel in the form of Ranga
Who is on the banks of river Kaveri,
And playfully dispenses mercy,
Who is below the Mandhara tree,
Where he speedily and prettily plays,
And who destroys all asuras,
By his play spread over the whole world.

4) Lakshmi Nivase Jagatham Nivase,
Hrud Padma Vase Ravi Bimbha Vase,
Krupa Nivase Guna Brunda Vase,
Sri Ranga Vase Ramatham Mano Mey

 Let my mind revel in Ranga,
As the one who lives in Sri Ranga,
In whom goddess Lakshmi lives,
Who is the abode of the universe
Who lives in the lotus of our heart,
Who lives in the face of the Sun.
Who is the abode of mercy,
And who lives where good conduct lives.

5) Brahmadi Vandye Jagadeka Vandhye,
Mukunda Vandhye, Sura Natha Vandhye,
Vyasadhi Vandhye, Sanakadhi Vandhye,
Sri Ranga Vandhye  Ramatham Mano Mey

In Him let my mind revel
As the one who is saluted in Sri Ranga,
Who is venerated by gods like Brahma,
Who is venerated by the entire universe,
Who is venerated as Mukunda,
Who is venerated by lord of devas,
Who is worshipped by sages like Vyasa,
And who is venerated by sages like Sanaka.

6) Brahmadhi Raje, Garudadhi Raje,
Vaikunta Raje Sura Raja Raje,
Trilokya Raje, Akhila Loka Raje,
Sri Ranga Raje Ramatham Mano Mey

Let my mind revel in Him
Who is the king of Sri Ranga,
Who is the king of gods like Brahma,
Who is the king of the holy bird , Garuda,
Who is the king of Vaikunta,
Who is the king of the king of devas,
Who is the king of the three worlds,
And who is the king of the entire universe.

7) Amogha Mudhre Paripoorna Nidhre,
Sri Yoga Nidhre, Sasamudhra Nidhre,
Srithaika Bhadre, Jagathaika Nidhre,
Sri ranga Bhadre Ramatham Mano Mey

 Let my mind revel in Him
As one who protects the city of Sri Ranga,
Who has , whose sign is never failing
Who is in perfect sleep,
Who is in the Yogic sleep,
Who sleeps on the ocean,
Who takes care of goddess Lakshmi,
And  in whom the whole world sleeps

8) Sa Chithra Sayi, Bhujagendra Sayi,
Nandanga Sayi, Kamalanka Sayi,
Ksheerabdhi Sayi, Vata Pathra Sayi,
Sri Ranga Sayi, Ramatham Mano Mey

Let my mind revel in Him
As the one who sleeps in the city of Sri Ranga,
Who sleeps pretty as a picture,
Who sleeps on the king of serpents,
Who sleeps on the lap of Nanda,
Who sleeps on the lap of Lakshmi,
Who sleeps on the ocean of milk,
And who sleeps on the banyan leaf

9) Idham Hi Rangam Thyajathamihangam,
Punarnachangam Yadhi Changamethi,
Panou Rathangam Charanembhu Gangam,
Yane Vihangam Sayane Bhujangam

  He who sheds his body in this ranga (ground)
  Never gets embodiment again
 As   Ranga has chakra in His hand,
 The Garuda is His vehicle,
The serpent is His bed
And his feet is wetted by river Ganga,

10) Ranganathashtakam Punyam Prathruthaya Ya Padeth,
Sarvaan Kamanavapnothirangi Sayujyamapnuyath

Any one reading this octet on the lord of Ranga,
As soon as he gets up in the morning,
Will get his wishes fulfilled,
And in the end attain salvation