Shri Subramanya Ashtakam lyrics in English
Lord Subramanya
Subramanya or Muruga is a popular and widely worshipped God. He is the divine son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi and is also known in other names such as Skanda, Karthikeya, Shanmukha, or Swaminatha. The young and handsome Subramanya is a unique God, who combines the rare qualities of matchless valor and supreme intelligence, along with youthful vigor and ageless wisdom. He is also known as the Tamil God and is revered not only in Tamil Nadu but also by the Tamils all over the world.
Legend of Subramanya
According to legends, Muruga incarnated with the specific purpose of ridding the world of evil represented by the demonic forces led by Surapadma. He was born from the 6 sparks of fire that Shiva released from his third eye, which transformed into 6 babies and were then united by Parvati into a single entity, Muruga. That is why Muruga is often portrayed with 6 heads and 12 hands and referred to as Shanmukha, the 6-faced God.
Armed with the mighty Vel, the divine lance bestowed by Parvati, Muruga led the army of Devas, the celestials, fought a heroic battle against Asuras, the demons, for 6 days, and vanquished them. This 6th Day of Muruga's ultimate victory is celebrated as Skanda Shasti with religious fervor. Hence, Muruga is also regarded as a Warrior God.
Besides, Vedic Astrology regards Muruga as the ruler of the fiery and potent, red planet Mars.
It is believed that Muruga worship can annihilate karmic bonds, cure diseases, protect against negativity, mitigate the adverse effects of the malefic planet Mars, and bestow confidence, courage, intelligence, skills, wisdom, and progeny blessings.
Muruga has 2 consorts, Deivanai and Valli, with a peacock as his mount and a rooster as his flag.
Shri Subramanya Ashtakam
Shri Subramanya Ashtakam is a devotional poem composed by the great saint philosopher Adi Shankara in praise of Subramanya. An 'Ashtakam' is an octet consisting of 8 verses. Also called Swaminatha Karavalambam, this is a powerful prayer that can earn the grace of Muruga and help relieve the present and past sins.
Each of the 8 stanzas ends with 'Valleesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karavalambham,' seeking Muruga's hand of protection and support for saving the devotees.
Shri Subramanya Ashtakam- Lyrics
Hey Swaminatha Karunakara Deena Bandho,
Sree Paravatheesa Mukha Pankaja Padma Bandho,
Sreesadhi Deva Gana Poojitha Pada Padma,
Valleesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karavalambham. (1)
Devadhi Deva Sutha, Deva Ganadhi Nadha,
Devendra Vandhya Mrudu Pankaja Manju Pada,
Devarshi Narada Muneendra Sugeetha Keerthe,
Valleesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karavalambham. (2)
Nithyanna Dana Nirathakhila Roga Harin,
Bhagya Pradhana Paripooritha Bhaktha Kama,
Sruthyagama Pranava Vachya Nija Swaroopa,
Valleesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karavalambham. (3)
Krouncha Surendra Parigandana Sakthi Soola,
Chapa Thi Sasthra Parimanditha Divya Panai,
Sree Kundaleesa Drutha Thunda Sikheendra Vaha,
Valleesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karavalambham. (4)
Devadhi Deva Radha Mandala Madhya Methya,
Devendra Peeda Nagaram Druda Chapa Hastha,
Sooram Nihathya Sura Kotibhiradyamana,
Valleesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karavalambham. (5)
Heeradhi Rathna Vara Yuktha Kireeda Hara,
Keyura Kundala Lasath Kavachabhirama,
Hey Veera Tharaka Jayaa Amara Brunda Vandhya,
Valleesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karavalambham. (6)
Panchaksharadhi Manu Manthritha Ganga Thoyai,
Panchamruthai Praudhithendra Mukhair Muneendryai,
Pattabhishiktha Maghavatha Nayasa Nadha,
Valleesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karavalambham. (7)
Sree Karthikeya Karunamrutha Poorna Drushtya,
Kamadhi Roga Kalushi Krutha Drushta Chitham,
Sikthwa Thu Mamava Kala Nidhi Koti Kantha,
Valleesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karavalambham. (8)
Subrahmanyashtakam Punyam Yeh Padanthi Dwijothama,
They Sarve Mukthimayanthi Subrahmanya Prasadatha,
Subrahmanyashtakamidham Prathar Uthaya Ya Padeth,
Kodi Janma Krutham Papam Thath Kshanad Thasya Nasyathi.
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