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ShlokaVishnu
Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnuh
मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः
॥Devanagari॥
मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः मङ्गलं गरुडध्वजः । मङ्गलं पुण्डरीकाक्षः मङ्गलायतनो हरिः ॥
Transliteration
Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnuh · Mangalam Garuda-dhvajah · Mangalam Pundarikakshah · Mangalayatano Harih
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Meaning
Auspicious is Lord Vishnu. Auspicious is the one whose banner bears Garuda. Auspicious is the lotus-eyed one. The abode of all that is auspicious — that is Hari.
When & why
A closing prayer for auspiciousness. Recite at the end of any practice or before sleep.
Traditional benefits
Bringing auspicious energy into the home; an evening peace prayer.
Source: Vishnu Sahasranama preamble
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