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3 versionsI offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master and of all the other preceptors on the path of devotional service. I offer my respectful obeisances unto all the Vaiṣṇavas and unto the six Gosvāmīs, including Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī, Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī, Jīva Gosvāmī, and their associates. I offer my respectful obeisances unto Advaita Ācārya Prabhu, Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and all His devotees, headed by Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura. I then offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa, Śrīmatī Rādhārānī, and all the gopīs, headed by Lalitā and Viśākhā.
About Mangalacaran
A generic auspicious invocation offered before a program of worship or recitation begins — a mangalacarana, in the pan-Indian tradition of opening prayers meant to remove obstacles and bless what follows.
Srila Prabhupada on this song
In a class given in Los Angeles on January 8, 1969, Srila Prabhupada spoke on this song:
“Offering of respect to the superior begins from the feet, and blessing begins from the head. That is the system.”
Excerpted from Srila Prabhupada's recorded classes, © Bhaktivedanta Book Trust International. Read the complete purport at the Vanisource link above.
Frequently asked
What is the meaning of Mangalacaran?
I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of my spiritual master and of all the other preceptors on the path of devotional service. I offer my respectful obeisances unto all the Vaiṣṇavas and unto the six Gosvāmīs, including Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī, Raghunātha dāsa Gosvāmī, Jīva Gosvāmī, and their associates. I offer my respectful obeisances unto Advaita Ācārya Prabhu, Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and all His devotees, headed by Śrīvāsa Ṭhākura. I then offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa, Śrīmatī Rādhārānī, and all t
Where can I listen to Mangalacaran?
You can listen to 3 recordings of Mangalacaran on this page, including versions sung by Srila Prabhupada, HG Jai Sachinandana Prabhu, HG Vaiyasaki Prabhu.
How many verses does Mangalacaran have?
Mangalacaran has 1 verse.
Can I download Mangalacaran as a PPT or PDF?
Yes. A ready-to-display slide deck for Mangalacaran — verse and translation on each slide — is available to download in both PowerPoint (.pptx) and PDF formats from this page, for use in kirtan or temple programs.
Audio courtesy of ISKCON Desire Tree. All glories to the devotee singers.