Namaste Sarvadevanam Varadasi — Word-by-Word Meaning
नमस्ते सर्वदेवानां वरदासि
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
नमस्ते
Namaste
Salutations to You, I bow to You
सर्वदेवानाम्
Sarva-devanam
Of all the gods / for all the deities
वरदा
Varada
Bestower of boons, granter of blessings
असि
Asi
You are
हरेः प्रिये
Hareh priye
O beloved of Hari (Vishnu)
या गतिः
Ya gatih
That refuge / goal / destination which
त्वत्प्रपन्नानाम्
Tvat-prapannanam
Of those who have taken refuge in You, who are surrendered to You
सा
Sa
That (very refuge / goal)
मे
Me
For me, mine
भूयात्
Bhuyat
May it be, let it be attained
त्वदर्चनात्
Tvad-archanat
Through worship of You, by adoring You
Complete Translation
Salutations to You, the bestower of boons upon all the gods, O beloved of Hari (Vishnu)! That supreme refuge which is attained by those who surrender to You — may that same refuge become mine through my worship of You.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional Lakshmi pranama / stuti verse
Author: Unknown (traditional)
Period: Classical / Puranic tradition
This verse belongs to the cherished tradition of Lakshmi pranama-mantras offered at the close of Her worship. By saluting the Goddess as the giver of boons to all the gods and the beloved of Vishnu, and by asking for the same refuge She grants to Her surrendered devotees, the worshipper rises above the mere request for wealth to seek the Mother's supreme grace. It is widely recited during Lakshmi puja and Diwali.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 'Namaste Sarvadevanam Varadasi Hareh Priye' mean?▼
It means 'Salutations to You, the bestower of boons upon all the gods, O beloved of Hari (Vishnu).' It honours Goddess Lakshmi as the source of blessings for even the deities and as the cherished consort of Lord Vishnu.
What is the prayer asking for?▼
The devotee prays 'ya gatis tvat-prapannanam sa me bhuyat tvad-archanat' — may that same supreme refuge which You grant to those who surrender to You be attained by me through worship of You. It seeks the highest spiritual shelter, not merely material gain.
When is this verse chanted?▼
It is recited as a pranama to Lakshmi during daily worship, on Fridays, during Lakshmi puja, on Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya, and whenever one seeks the Goddess's grace and refuge.
Why is Lakshmi called 'Hareh Priye'?▼
Hareh Priye means 'beloved of Hari (Vishnu).' Lakshmi is the eternal consort of Lord Vishnu, inseparable from Him, and is approached as the gracious Mother through whom the Lord's blessings flow to all beings.
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