मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः — Word-by-Word Meaning
मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः
Mangalam bhagavan vishnuh
Auspicious is Lord Vishnu
मङ्गलं गरुडध्वजः
Mangalam garudadhvajah
auspicious is He whose banner bears Garuda
मङ्गलं पुण्डरीकाक्षः
Mangalam pundarikakshah
auspicious is the lotus-eyed One
मङ्गलायतनो हरिः
Mangalayatano harih
Hari, the very abode of auspiciousness
Complete Translation
भगवान विष्णु मंगलमय हैं, गरुड़ध्वज मंगलमय हैं, कमलनयन मंगलमय हैं — हरि मंगल के आश्रय (धाम) हैं।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional mangala (auspiciousness) shloka of Vishnu
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
This is the beloved 'mangalam' verse chanted to seal Vishnu worship and many sacred readings, most familiarly at the close of the Satyanarayan katha. By repeating the word 'mangalam' (auspicious) and naming the Lord as Vishnu, Garudadhvaja, the lotus-eyed Pundarikaksha and Hari, it declares Him to be auspiciousness itself and invokes that blessing on all who hear it. It is recited at weddings, housewarmings and every auspicious beginning and end.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu recited?▼
It is the mangala (auspiciousness) shloka recited at the end of Vishnu worship, the Satyanarayan katha and many stotras, and at auspicious occasions such as weddings and housewarmings, to seal the event with blessings.
What does Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnuh mean?▼
It declares Lord Vishnu — bearer of the Garuda banner, the lotus-eyed Hari — to be all-auspicious and the very abode of auspiciousness, invoking that blessing upon the devotee.
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