श्री राघवेन्द्र स्तोत्र (पूज्याय राघवेन्द्राय) — Benefits & How to Chant
श्री राघवेन्द्र स्तोत्र (पूज्याय राघवेन्द्राय)
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting श्री राघवेन्द्र स्तोत्र (पूज्याय राघवेन्द्राय)
The foremost mantra of Sri Raghavendra Swamy, recited for his protection, grace and the fulfilment of sincere wishes
he is praised as Kalpavriksha and Kamadhenu to his devotees.
Chanted for relief from difficulties, fear, illness and obstacles, and for steadiness in truth and dharma.
Especially dear on Thursdays and during the Raghavendra Swamy Aradhana, and by pilgrims to Mantralaya.
Very short and easy to memorise, suitable for daily japa and recitation with devotion.
How to Chant श्री राघवेन्द्र स्तोत्र (पूज्याय राघवेन्द्राय)
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of Sri Raghavendra Swamy. Light a lamp and chant 'Om Sri Raghavendraya Namaha' as japa (108 times on a mala is traditional), then recite the 'Poojyaya Raghavendraya' shloka with devotion. Thursdays and the Aradhana days are especially auspicious.
Spiritual Significance
Countless devotees record that sincere prayer to Sri Raghavendra Swamy — 'the wish-fulfilling tree to those who worship him' — brings relief from seemingly impossible difficulties, which is why he is lovingly called the ever-living guru of Mantralaya.
Origin & History
Source: Shloka by Appannacharya; traditional moola mantra
Author: Appannacharya
Sri Raghavendra Swamy (1595–1671) was a luminary of the Madhwa tradition who entered living samadhi (brindavana) at Mantralaya in 1671. The famous shloka 'Poojyaya Raghavendraya' was composed by his ardent devotee Appannacharya, who is said to have completed his 'Raghavendra Stotra' as the master entered brindavana. To this day the guru is worshipped as Kalpavriksha and Kamadhenu — the giver of every blessing — by devotees across South India.