Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham
Vishvadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam।
Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanatham॥
The verse is a hymn of praise to Lord Vishnu. Here's the meaning
- Shantakaram - He who is peaceful and calm,
- Bhujagashayanam - Who reclines on the serpent (Shesha),
- Padmanabham - Who has a lotus navel,
- Suresham - The lord of all gods,
- Vishvadharam - The support of the universe,
- Gaganasadrisham - Who is boundless and omnipresent like the sky,
- Meghavarnam - Whose complexion is like that of a dark cloud,
- Shubhangam - Who is auspicious and beautiful,
- Lakshmikantam - The consort of Goddess Lakshmi,
- Kamalanayanam - Who has lotus-like eyes,
- Yogibhirdhyanagamyam - Who is attainable through meditation by yogis,
- Vande Vishnum - I bow to Vishnu,
- Bhavabhayaharam - Who removes the fear of worldly existence,
- Sarvalokaikanatham - The lord of all the worlds.
