Ranganatha Ashtakam — Benefits & How to Chant
रङ्गनाथाष्टकम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting Ranganatha Ashtakam
Recitation of the Ranganatha Ashtakam is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the Lord.
Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.
Most auspicious on Thursdays and Ekadashi, and during Ekadashi and Vishnu festivals.
A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.
How to Chant Ranganatha Ashtakam
Instructions
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Ranganatha Ashtakam slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Ekadashi and Vishnu festivals. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.
Spiritual Significance
It is said that to recite the Ranganatha Ashtakam with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the Lord, who never forsakes those who lovingly call upon Him.
Origin & History
Source: Ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya
Author: Adi Shankaracharya
The Ranganatha Ashtakam is traditionally ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya. Eight verses to Ranganatha — Lord Vishnu reclining on the serpent Adishesha at Srirangam — by Adi Shankaracharya, adoring the Lord of the great island temple of the Kaveri.