Dr. B. Sandhya Rani
Revered as Mahalakshmi, radiant and divine,
Beside Lord Venkateswara, You eternally shine;
His beloved consort, compassionate and gracious,
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
In Tiruchanur’s sacred light,
You rise like dawn, serene and bright;
Your gentle glance makes sorrows cease—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
Lotus-eyed Mother, gracious and fair,
The fragrance of mercy surrounds You there;
Hope awakens, and prayers increase—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
Annamayya sang of Your radiant face,
Your divine beauty and boundless grace;
His golden songs shall never cease—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
Your anklets chime in the temple hall,
Like heavenly music embracing all;
Each silver note brings sweet release—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
Beloved consort of Venkateswara,
You shine beside Him like a golden star;
Together You make devotion increase—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
Your silken garments softly gleam,
Like moonlit waves in a sacred stream;
Your tender smile grants joy’s release—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
O Padmavati, compassionate Mother,
You teach every soul to love another;
Beneath Your gaze, all conflicts cease—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
You dwell in every prayer we raise,
In every lamp and hymn of praise;
From worldly bonds, our hearts release—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
In Alarulu Kuriyaga, flowers descend,
As You dance before Your Lord and friend;
Your graceful steps make beauty increase—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
Your dance is an offering, sacred and sweet,
Love blossoms gently beneath Your feet;
In every movement, divine joys increase—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
Your lotus face glows tender and bright,
Dispelling the darkness with sacred light;
Before Your radiance, all doubts cease—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
You are the strength within every heart,
The sacred source from which virtues start;
Through Your compassion, blessings increase—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
When storms of sorrow darken our way,
Your loving presence restores the day;
You calm the mind and grant release—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
O Queen of Tiruchanur’s holy shrine,
Your beauty reflects the love divine;
At Your feet, our burdens cease—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
Guide our footsteps through joy and pain,
Let faith as flowers bloom again;
May truth, love and kindness increase—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
When life’s final evening fills the sky,
May Your sacred name remain nearby;
Lead us, Mother, to eternal release—
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
Amid glowing screens and restless machines,
Your lotus-born wisdom keeps our hearts serene;
You guide each new invention toward the light,
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
As progress connects every distant place,
Teach us to preserve our humanity with grace;
May knowledge build a world of love and unity,
Alivelu Manga, bless us with peace!
(The author is a former Assoc. Professor from Bhavan’s New Science College, Narayanguda, Hyderabad
