Stotras

Sri Mukundamala

Mukunda Mala is a Sanskrit verse written by Kulasekara Azhwar in praise of Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam. Kulasekara Azhwar also known as Kulasekara Varman made his avataram in this bhoomi in Kerala in 3102 BC. He is said to be the representation of the Kausthubam a gem studded jewel on the chest of Sriman Narayanan.He was a king of the Chera Dynasty. Kulasekara Azhwar wrote Perumal Thirumozhi (105 verses) part of the Naalayira Divya Prabandham.

Mukunda is the 518th name of Lord Vishnu in Vishku Sahasranamam.

• Mukunda meaning: Vishnu Sahasranamam.
• Sankara Bhashyam : Mukunda is one who give salvation.
• Paraasara BhattarbBhashyam: Worshipped as the one and only God who gives salvation.

Kulasekara Azhwar has given us the 40 verses as a garland in praise of Sriman Narayanan who is the onl one who can give us redemption from the samsara sagara cycle of rebirth.

Azhwar says I Raja Kulasekara bow my head to Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam. Salutations to Lord Ranganatha is heard every day in all the nook and corners of the town of Srirangam.

Mukunda mala truly describes

• Unwavering Devotion to Lord Vishnu – The poet expresses his deep love and surrender to Mukunda, another name for Krishna.
• Impermanence of the Material World – The poem reminds readers of the fleeting nature of worldly life and the importance of seeking refuge in God.
• Prayer for Liberation – The poet seeks the Lord’s grace to break free from the cycle of birth and death (samsara).
• Melodious Poetry and Bhakti (Devotion) – The verses are composed in a lyrical manner, making them suitable for recitation and singing.