Dayashataka

The poet offers his obeisance to the Venkata hill, upon which the Venkateshvara Temple stands, as well as his preceptors and the major deities of the Sri Vaishnava tradition.

The third decad is composed in the upachandasika metre, centred around the śubhā-śubhaga-tanuḥ, the auspicious and attractive body of the deity.

The fifth decad is written in the mandakranta metre, addressing the śreyastaddhetu-dātā, the attribute of the deity as the granter of good fortune.

The seventh decad employs the shikharini metre, elucidating the welfare offered by the deity's mercy.

The tenth decad is composed in the vasantatilaka metre, discussing the satpādarvyām-sahāyaḥ, or seeking the help of the deity towards the right path.