Stotras of Sri Murugan
Stotras
कार्तिकेय प्रज्ञाविवर्धन स्तोत्र - Kartikeya Pragya Vivardhana Stotram
कार्तिकेय प्रज्ञाविवर्धन स्तोत्र – Kartikeya Pragya Vivardhana Stotram

योगीश्वरो महासेनः कार्तिकेयोऽग्निनंदनः ।
स्कंदः कुमारः सेनानीः स्वामी शंकरसंभवः ॥१॥
Yogiishvaro Mahaa-Senah Kaartikeyo[a-Aa]gni-Nandanah |
Skandah Kumaarah Senaaniih Svaamii Shankara-Sambhavah ||1||
Meaning:
1.1: (Salutations to Sri Kartikeya) Who is a Master Yogi, Who is known
as Mahasena when referred to as the Son of Agni Deva and Who is known as
Kartikeya when referred to as the son of the six Kritikas,
1.2: Who is known as Skanda when referred to as son of Devi Parvati, Who
is known as Kumara when referred to as son of Devi Ganga, Who is the
Leader of the Army of Devas, Who is our Master and Who is Born of Lord
Shankara.
गांगेयस्ताम्रचूडश्च ब्रह्मचारी शिखिध्वजः ।
तारकारिरुमापुत्रः क्रौंचारिश्च षडाननः ॥२॥
Gaangeyas-Taamra-Cuuddashca Brahmacaarii Shikhi-Dhvajah |
Taaraka-Arir-Umaa-Putrah Krauncaa-Rishca Ssaddaananah ||2||
Meaning:
2.1: (Salutations to Sri Kartikeya) Who is Loved by Mother Ganga and His
Follower Tamrachuda, Who is Celebate and has Peacock as His Emblem,
2.2: Who is the Enemy of Tarakasura and Krauncasura, Who is the Son of
Devi Uma and has Six Faces.
शब्दब्रह्मसमुद्रश्च सिद्धः सारस्वतो गुहः ।
सनत्कुमारो भगवान् भोगमोक्षफलप्रदः ॥३॥
Shabdabrahmasamudrashca Siddhah Saarasvato Guhah |
Sanatkumaaro Bhagavaan Bhogamokssaphalapradah ||3||
Meaning:
3.1: (Salutations to Sri Kartikeya) Who is Accomplished in the Knowlege
of the Ocean of Sabda-Brahman, Who is Eloquent in describing the Great
Spiritual Secrets of the Sabda-Brahman and hence aptly known as Guha
when referred to as the Son of Lord Shiva (who is the embodiment of
Sabda-Brahman),
3.2: Who is Always Youthful and Pure like Sanatkumara, Who is Divine and
Who Grants both the Fruits for Worldly Enjoyment (due to meritorious
deeds) and final Liberation.
शरजन्मा गणाधीश पूर्वजो मुक्तिमार्गकृत् ।
सर्वागमप्रणेता च वांच्छितार्थप्रदर्शनः ॥४॥
Sharajanmaa Gannaadhiisha Puurvajo Muktimaargakrt |
Sarvaagamaprannetaa Ca Vaancchitaarthapradarshanah ||4||
Meaning:
4.1: (Salutations to Sri Kartikeya) Who was Born on Shara, a particular
variety of grass and hence known as Saravana, Whose Elder is Sri Ganesha
and Who has Created (i.e. Shown) the Path of Liberation,
4.2: Who is Reverentially Saluted by All the Agamas (Scriptures) And Who
Shows the Way towards the Desired Object of Spiritual Life (as mentioned
in the Scriptures).
अष्टाविंशतिनामानि मदीयानीति यः पठेत् ।
प्रत्यूषं श्रद्धया युक्तो मूको वाचस्पतिर्भवेत् ॥५॥
Assttaavimshatinaamaani Madiiyaaniiti Yah Patthet |
Pratyuussam Shraddhayaa Yukto Muuko Vaacaspatirbhavet ||5||
Meaning:
5.1: My Devotees who Repeat My Twenty Eight Names and Contemplate on My
Spiritual Precepts …
5.2: Everyday in the Early Morning with Faith and Devotion, will Become
a Master of Speech even if he is Dumb (due to lack of wisdom).
महामंत्रमयानीति मम नामानुकीर्तनम् ।
महाप्रज्ञामवाप्नोति नात्र कार्या विचारणा ॥६॥
Mahaamantramayaaniiti Mama Naamaanukiirtanam |
Mahaaprajnyaamavaapnoti Naatra Kaaryaa Vicaarannaa ||6||
Meaning:
6.1: My Spiritual Precepts and Devotional Repetition of My Names will
act like Maha Mantra,
6.2: Also Devotee will Obtain Great Wisdom and Intelligence by
Contemplating on My Divine Leela (Play).
इति श्रीरुद्रयामले प्रज्ञाविवर्धनाख्यं
श्रीमत्कार्तिकेयस्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥७॥
Iti Shrii-Rudrayaamale Prajnyaa-Vivardhan-Aakhyam
Shriimat-Kaartikeya-Stotram Sampuurnnam ||7||
Meaning:
7.1: Thus Ends the Description which Augments the Intelligence and
Wisdom from the Rudra Yamala text,
7.2: Thus Ends the Eulogy of the Illustrious Sri Kartikeya.
श्रीसुब्रह्मण्यभुजङ्गम् - Sri Subramanya Bhujangam
श्रीसुब्रह्मण्यभुजङ्गम् – Sri Subramanya Bhujangam

सदा बालरूपाऽपि विघ्नाद्रिहन्त्री
महादन्तिवक्त्राऽपि पञ्चास्यमान्या ।
विधीन्द्रादिमृग्या गणेशाभिधा मे
विधत्तां श्रियं काऽपि कल्याणमूर्तिः ॥१॥
Sadaa Baala-Ruupa-Api Vighna-Adri-Hantrii
Mahaa-Danti-Vaktra-Api Pan.caasya-Maanyaa |
Vidhi-Indra-[A]adi-Mrgyaa Gannesha-Abhidhaa Me
Vidhattaam Shriyam Kaa-Api Kalyaanna-Muurtih ||1||
Meaning:
1.1: (Salutations to Sri Ganesha) Who Always has a Child-like Form, but
can Destroy Mountains of Obstacles,
1.2: Who has an Elephant Face with a Huge Tusk, but is respected by the
Five-Faced Shiva,
1.3: Who is sought after by Vidhi (Brahma), Indra and Others; and Who is
known as Ganesha; To me …
1.4: … please bestow Sri (Glory and Prosperity), O the Lord with an
Auspicious Form.
न जानामि शब्दं न जानामि चार्थं
न जानामि पद्यं न जानामि गद्यम् ।
चिदेका षडास्या हृदि द्योतते मे
मुखान्निःसरन्ते गिरश्चापि चित्रम् ॥२॥
Na Jaanaami Shabdam Na Jaanaami Ca-Artham
Na Jaanaami Padyam Na Jaanaami Gadyam |
Cid-Ekaa Ssaddaasyaa Hrdi Dyota-Te Me
Mukhaan-Nihsarante Girash-Ca-Api Citram ||2||
Meaning:
2.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) I know neither Words, nor their
Meanings O Lord,
2.2: And I know neither Poetry, nor Prose, but …
2.3: … within the Core of my Heart, I see the Conscious Effulgence of
Your Six Faces, …
2.4: … which is making these various Words pour forth through my
Mouth.
मयूराधिरूढं महावाक्यगूढं
मनोहारिदेहं महच्चित्तगेहम् ।
महीदेवदेवं महावेदभावं
महादेवबालं भजे लोकपालम् ॥३॥
Mayuura-Adhiruuddham Mahaa-Vaakya-Guuddham
Manohaari-Deham Mahac-Citta-Geham |
Mahii-Deva-Devam Mahaa-Veda-Bhaavam
Mahaa-Deva-Baalam Bhaje Loka-Paalam ||3||
Meaning:
3.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Whose Form Mounted on a Peacock
represents the deepest Secret of the Upanishadic Maha Vakyas,
3.2: Whose Heart-Stealing Beautiful Body Dwells within the Great Heart
of Spiritual Consciousness,
3.3: Who is the Great God of the Devas and represents what the Great
Vedas convey,
3.4: I Worship that Son of Mahadeva (another name of Shiva) Who is the
Protector of the World.
यदा संनिधानं गता मानवा मे
भवाम्भोधिपारं गतास्ते तदैव ।
इति व्यञ्जयन्सिन्धुतीरे य आस्ते
तमीडे पवित्रं पराशक्तिपुत्रम् ॥४॥
Yadaa Samnidhaanam Gataa Maanavaa Me
Bhava-Ambhodhi-Paaram Gataas-Te Tadai[a-E]va |
Iti Vyan.jayan-Sindhu-Tiire Ya Aaste
Tam-Iidde Pavitram Paraashakti-Putram ||4||
Meaning:
4.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) When Persons come to My Presence
(and completely surrender to me),
4.2: They have Indeed Crossed the Ocean of the Samsara,
4.3: Thus You seem to proclaim Manifesting on the Shore of the Sea (at
Tiruchendur) and Dwelling there,
4.4: May I always Praise You, O the Ever Pure Son of Parashakti (Divine
Mother).
यथाब्धेस्तरङ्गा लयं यान्ति तुङ्गाः
तथैवापदः सन्निधौ सेवतां मे ।
इतीवोर्मिपंक्तीर्नृणां दर्शयन्तं
सदा भावये हृत्सरोजे गुहं तम् ॥५॥
Yatha-Abdhes-Taranggaa Layam Yaanti Tunggaah
Tathai[aa-E]va-[A]apadah Sannidhau Sevataam Me |
Iti-Ivo[a-Uu]rmi-Pangktiir-Nrnnaam Darshayantam
Sadaa Bhaavaye Hrt-Saroje Guham Tam ||5||
Meaning:
5.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Like the Huge Waves of the Sea
Disappear within the Sea, …
5.2: … similarly, the Calamities of My Devotees will Disappear Who
come to My Presence where I Dwell (and completely surrender to me),
5.3: Thus You seem to proclaim showing the Rows of Waves on the Sea (to
the Devotees),
5.4: May I always Meditate on You, O Guha (another name of Subramanya)
within the Lotus of my Heart.
गिरौ मन्निवासे नरा येऽधिरूढाः
तदा पर्वते राजते तेऽधिरूढाः ।
इतीव ब्रुवन्गन्धशैलाधिरूढः
स देवो मुदे मे सदा षण्मुखोऽस्तु ॥६॥
Girau Man-Nivaase Naraa Ye-Adhiruuddhaah
Tadaa Parvate Raajate Te-Adhiruuddhaah |
Iti-Iva Bruvan-Gandhashaila-Adhiruuddhah
Sa Devo Mude Me Sadaa Ssannmukho-Astu ||6||
Meaning:
6.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Those Persons who Ascend the Hills
of My Abode (and completely surrender to me), …
6.2: … they thereby Ascend the Great Silvery Mountain which leads to
the path of Liberation (referring to Mount Kailash which appears Silvery
due to snow),
6.3: Thus You seem to proclaim Abiding on the Sugandha Hill,
6.4: Let me always Rejoice in the contemplation of You, O my Lord
Shanmukha.
महाम्भोधितीरे महापापचोरे
मुनीन्द्रानुकूले सुगन्धाख्यशैले ।
गुहायां वसन्तं स्वभासा लसन्तं
जनार्तिं हरन्तं श्रयामो गुहं तम् ॥७॥
Mahaa-[A]mbhodhi-Tiire Mahaa-Paapa-Core
Muni-Indra-Anukuule Sugandha-[A]akhya-Shaile |
Guhaayaam Vasantam Sva-Bhaasaa Lasantam
Jana-[A]artim Harantam Shrayaamo Guham Tam ||7||
Meaning:
7.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) On the Shores of the Great Sea, the
Place which Steals away the Great Sins of the People, …
7.2: … the Place which is very Favourable for Munis (Saints or
Ascetics) to perform Sadhana, the Place which is known as the Sugandha
Hill, …
7.3: … the Place where Guha Abides in His Own Splendour, …
7.4: … and Removes the Distress of the People; I Remember that Place
and take Refuge in You, O Guha.
लसत्स्वर्णगेहे नृणां कामदोहे
सुमस्तोमसंछन्नमाणिक्यमञ्चे ।
समुद्यत्सहस्रार्कतुल्यप्रकाशं
सदा भावये कार्तिकेयं सुरेशम् ॥८॥
Lasat-Svarnna-Gehe Nrnnaam Kaama-Dohe
Suma-Stoma-Samchanna-Maannikya-Man.ce |
Sam-Udyat-Sahasra-Arka-Tulya-Prakaasham
Sadaa Bhaavaye Kaartikeyam Sure[a-Ii]sham ||8||
Meaning:
8.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Within the Shining Golden House
(i.e. Temple Room), Granting the Wishes of the Devotees, …
8.2: … Abides the Lord on a Shrine which is covered with heaps of
Flowers and various Gems, …
8.3: … the Lord Himself Shining with the Effulgence of Thousand
Suns,
8.4: Let me always Meditate on that Form of Kartikeya, the Lord of the
Devas.
रणद्धंसके मञ्जुलेऽत्यन्तशोणे
मनोहारिलावण्यपीयूषपूर्णे
मनःषट्पदो मे भवक्लेशतप्तः
सदा मोदतां स्कन्द ते पादपद्मे ॥९॥
Rannad-Dhamsake Man.jule-Atyanta-Shonne
Manohaari-Laavannya-Piiyuussa-Puurnne
Manah-Ssatt-Pado Me Bhava-Klesha-Taptah
Sadaa Modataam Skanda Te Paada-Padme ||9||
Meaning:
9.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) On the Jingling Anklets on the Feet
which are very Charming and Reddish, …
9.2: … the Feet which are Heart-Stealing, Lovely and filled with
Nectar …
9.3: … On those Six pair of Feet (in Your Six Abodes), let me who is
afflicted with the Distress and Heat of the World, …
9.4: … always Rejoice, O Skanda, keeping my Mind always on Your Lotus
Feet.
सुवर्णाभदिव्याम्बरैर्भासमानां
क्वणत्किङ्किणीमेखलाशोभमानाम् ।
लसद्धेमपट्टेन विद्योतमानां
कटिं भावये स्कन्द ते दीप्यमानाम् ॥१०॥
Suvarnna-[A]abha-Divya-Ambarair-Bhaasamaanaam
Kvannat-Kingkinnii-Mekhalaa-Shobhamaanaam |
Lasad-Dhema-Pattttena Vidyotamaanaam
Kattim Bhaavaye Skanda Te Diipyamaanaam ||10||
Meaning:
10.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Clad in Divine Clothes which are
Shining with the Lustre of Gold, …
10.2: … and wearing a beautiful Girdle on the Waist on which small
Bells are Tinkling, …
10.3: … along with a Golden Silk Cloth which is Flashing like
Lightning, …
10.4: … I Meditate on Your Waist, O Skanda, You Who Enlighten my
Heart.
पुलिन्देशकन्याघनाभोगतुङ्ग_
स्तनालिङ्गनासक्तकाश्मीररागम् ।
नमस्यामहं तारकारे तवोरः
स्वभक्तावने सर्वदा सानुरागम् ॥११॥
Pulindesha-Kanyaa-Ghanaa-Bhoga-Tungga_
Stana-[A]alinggana-[A]asakta-Kaashmiira-Raagam |
Namasyaam-Aham Taaraka-Are Tavorah
Sva-Bhakta-Avane Sarvadaa Sa-Anuraagam ||11||
Meaning:
11.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Like how You Embraced the Woman of
the Pulinda Tribe (i.e. Sri Valli, who meditated on You for long) who
had Big and Round ….
11.2: … Bosom, and as a result of that Embrace, Your Chest became Red
like Saffron (signifying deep attachment towards Devotees), …
11.3: … I Bow down to You, the Enemy of Taraka, and Who is extremely
Powerful, …
11.4: … Please extend the same Anuraga (Love and Affection which You
showed towards Valli) towards Your Devotees also, always, You Who are
the Joy of the Devotees.
विधौ क्ऌप्तदण्डान् स्वलीलाधृताण्डान्
निरस्तेभशुण्डान् द्विषत्कालदण्डान् ।
हतेन्द्रारिषण्डाञ्जगत्त्राणशौण्डान्
सदा ते प्रचण्डान् श्रये बाहुदण्डान् ॥१२॥
Vidhau Klpta-Dannddaan Sva-Liilaa-Dhrta-Annddaan
Nirastebha-Shunnddaan Dvissat-Kaala-Dannddaan |
Hate[a-I]ndra-Ari-Ssannddaan.-Jagat-Traanna-Shaunnddaan
Sadaa Te Pracannddaan Shraye Baahu-Dannddaan ||12||
Meaning:
12.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) The Arms which Effected Punishment
to Vidhi (Sri Brahma) and the Arms which Supported the Universe as One’s
Play, …
12.2: … The Arms which Casted off the Elephant (Valli Story) and the
Arms which are like Kaaladanda (Staff of Death) to the Hostile, …
12.3: … The Arms which Killed the Multitude of Enemies of Indra, and
the Arms which are Skilled in Protecting the World, …
12.4: … I Always take Refuge in Your Formidable Arms, O Subramanya
(which are like a Mighty Protecting Staff for the World).
सदा शारदाः षण्मृगाङ्का यदि स्युः
समुद्यन्त एव स्थिताश्चेत्समन्तात् ।
सदा पूर्णबिम्बाः कलङ्कैश्च हीनाः
तदा त्वन्मुखानां ब्रुवे स्कन्द साम्यम् ॥१३॥
Sadaa Shaaradaah Ssann-Mrgaangkaa Yadi Syuh
Sam-Udyanta Eva Sthitaash-Cet-Samantaat |
Sadaa Puurnna-Bimbaah Kalangkaish-Ca Hiinaah
Tadaa Tvan-Mukhaanaam Bruve Skanda Saamyam ||13||
Meaning:
13.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) If Six Autumn Moons Continuously
Shine, …
13.2: … Rising Together and Staying side by side, such that their
Splendour is a Continuous Whole, …
13.3: … and they are Always Shining with Full Brightness, without any
Spot on them, …
13.4: … Even then, they can be said to be like Your Face, only for the
name’s sake, O Skanda, without the real Splendour matching.
स्फुरन्मन्दहासैः सहंसानि चञ्चत्
कटाक्षावलीभृङ्गसंघोज्ज्वलानि ।
सुधास्यन्दिबिम्बाधराणीशसूनो
तवालोकये षण्मुखाम्भोरुहाणि ॥१४॥
Sphuran-Manda-Haasaih Sa-Hamsaani Can.cat
Kattaakssaa-Valii-Bhrngga-Samgho[a-U]jjvalaani |
Sudhaasyandi-Bimbaa-Dharaannii-[Ii]sha-Suuno
Tava-[A]alokaye Ssann-Mukha-Ambhoruhaanni ||14||
Meaning:
14.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) With Shining Gentle Smile like a
group of Swans Moving Happily, …
14.2: … and Side Glances like a group of Bees Shining with Splendour,
…
14.3: … along with Lips like Bimba Fruit filled with Nectar; O the Son
of the Lord of Earth, …
14.4: … I Behold Your Six Faces within my Heart; those Six Faces which
blossom like Six Lotuses.
विशालेषु कर्णान्तदीर्घेष्वजस्रं
दयास्यन्दिषु द्वादशस्वीक्षणेषु ।
मयीषत्कटाक्षः सकृत्पातितश्चेद्
भवेत्ते दयाशील का नाम हानिः ॥१५॥
Vishaalessu Karnna-Anta-Diirghessv[u]-Ajasram
Dayaa-Syandissu Dvaadashas-Viikssannessu |
Mayi-[I]issat-Kattaakssah Sakrt-Paatitash-Ced
Bhavet-Te Dayaashiila Kaa Naama Haanih ||15||
Meaning:
15.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) From Your Large and Long Eyes
extending till the Ears, from which continually …
15.2: … pours forth Compassion; those Twelve Eyes, …
15.3: … If on me once Cast their Glance, …
15.4: … What Loss indeed will there be to You, O my Compassionate
Lord?
सुताङ्गोद्भवो मेऽसि जीवेति षड्धा
जपन्मन्त्रमीशो मुदा जिघ्रते यान् ।
जगद्भारभृद्भ्यो जगन्नाथ तेभ्यः
किरीटोज्ज्वलेभ्यो नमो मस्तकेभ्यः ॥१६॥
Suta-Anggo[a-U]dbhavo Me-Asi Jiive[a-I]ti Ssadd-Dhaa
Japan-Mantram-Iisho Mudaa Jighrate Yaan |
Jagad-Bhaara-Bhrdbhyo Jagan-Naatha Tebhyah
Kiriitto[a-U]jjvalebhyo Namo Mastakebhyah ||16||
Meaning:
16.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) “Son, you are born from my body,
May your glory live (forever)”; Over Your Six Heads which Supports the
World, …
16.2: … Mahadeva, the Great Lord, Joyfully uttered Mantras and Blessed
You,
16.3: O Jagannatha (Lord of the World), You Who Bear the Burden of the
World, …
16.4: … I Salute those Six Heads (blessed by Mahadeva and) which are
Adorned with Shining Diadems.
स्फुरद्रत्नकेयूरहाराभिरामः
चलत्कुण्डलश्रीलसद्गण्डभागः ।
कटौ पीतवासाः करे चारुशक्ति
पुरस्तान्ममास्तां पुरारेस्तनूज ॥१७॥
Sphurad-Ratna-Keyuura-Haara-Abhiraamah
Calat-Kunnddala-Shrii-Lasad-Ganndda-Bhaagah |
Kattau Piita-Vaasaah Kare Caaru-Shakti
Purastaan-Mamaas-Taam Puraares-Tanuuja ||17||
Meaning:
17.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) With a Delightfully Pleasing Form
adorned with Bracelets and Garlands studded with Glittering Gems, …
17.2: … and Beautiful Ear-Rings moving to and fro over the Shining
Face, …
17.3: … With Golden Yellow Clothes over the Waist and the Beautiful
Shakti Vel on His Hands, …
17.4: .. I See Your Beautiful Form before my eyes, O the Son of the
Enemy of Tripurasura (referring to Shiva).
इहायाहि वत्सेति हस्तान्प्रसार्या_
ह्वयत्यादशच्छङ्करे मातुरङ्कात् ।
समुत्पत्य तातं श्रयन्तं कुमारं
हराश्लिष्टगात्रं भजे बालमूर्तिम् ॥१८॥
Iha-Ayaahi Vatse[a-I]ti Hastaan-Prasaaryaa_
(Aa)Hvaya-Tyaada-Shacchangkare Maatur-Angkaat |
Samutpatya Taatam Shrayantam Kumaaram
Hara-[A]ashlisstta-Gaatram Bhaje Baala-Muurtim ||18||
Meaning:
18.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) “Come here, my Son”, by Extending
the Arms …
18.2: … When Shankara calls You, You from Your Mother’s Lap …
18.3: … Spring up and go towards the endearing Embrace of Your Father,
O Kumara (another name of Subramanya),
18.4: I Worship that Form of Bala Kumara (Child Kumara) Whose Body was
Embraced by Hara (another name of Shiva).
कुमारेशसूनो गुह स्कन्द सेना_
पते शक्तिपाणे मयूराधिरूढ ।
पुलिन्दात्मजाकान्त भक्तार्तिहारिन्
प्रभो तारकारे सदा रक्ष मां त्वम् ॥१९॥
Kumaare[a-I]sha-Suuno Guha Skanda Senaa_
Pate Shakti-Paanne Mayuura-Adhiruuddha |
Pulinda-Atmajaa-Kaanta Bhakta-Arti-Haarin
Prabho Taaraka-Are Sadaa Rakssa Maam Tvam ||19||
Meaning:
19.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) O Kumara, You Who are the Son of
the Lord (Shiva), You Who are also called Guha and Skanda, You Who are
the Commandar of the Army of Devas, …
19.2: … You Who hold the Shakti Vel in Your Hands, You Who Mount the
Peacock, …
19.3: … You Who are the Beloved of the Daughter of the hunter of
Pulinda tribe (referring to Valli), …
19.4: … O Lord, You Who are the Enemy of Tarakasura, Please Protect me
always.
प्रशान्तेन्द्रिये नष्टसंज्ञे विचेष्टे
कफोद्गारिवक्त्रे भयोत्कम्पिगात्रे ।
प्रयाणोन्मुखे मय्यनाथे तदानीं
द्रुतं मे दयालो भवाग्रे गुह त्वम् ॥२०॥
Prashaante[a-I]ndriye Nasstta-Samjnye Vicesstte
Kapho[a-U]dgaari-Vaktre Bhayot-Kampi-Gaatre |
Prayaanno[a-U]nmukhe Mayy-Anaathe Tadaaniim
Drutam Me Dayaalo Bhava-Agre Guha Tvam ||20||
Meaning:
20.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) During my Old Age, when my Senses
will become Calm, when I will lose Consciousness and lie Motionless,
…
20.2: … When my Face will Emit Phlegm and my whole Body will Tremble
with Fear, …
20.3: … When I will lie Waiting for Death, O my Lord, during that
time, for me, this Helpless creature, …
20.4: … Come to me Quickly and be before me, O Guha, the Compassionate
Lord.
कृतान्तस्य दूतेषु चण्डेषु कोपाद्
दहच्छिन्द्धि भिन्द्धीति मां तर्जयत्सु ।
मयूरं समारुह्य मा भैरिति त्वं
पुरः शक्तिपाणिर्ममायाहि शीघ्रम् ॥२१॥
Krtaantasya Duutessu Cannddessu Kopaad
Dahac-Chinddhi Bhinddhi-Iti Maam Tarjayatsu |
Mayuuram Samaaruhya Maa Bhair-Iti Tvam
Purah Shakti-Paannir-Mama-[A]ayaa-Hi Shiighram ||21||
Meaning:
21.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) When the Messengers of the God of
Death (Yama) who are Fierce, will say with Ferocity, …
21.2: … “Burn him, Cut him, Split him”, threatening me, …
21.3: … (during that time) You, Mounted on Your Peacock and assuring
“There is no need to be afraid”, …
21.4: … Please Come to me Quickly with Your Shakti Vel in Hand.
प्रणम्यासकृत्पादयोस्ते पतित्वा
प्रसाद्य प्रभो प्रार्थयेऽनेकवारम् ।
न वक्तुं क्षमोऽहं तदानीं कृपाब्धे
न कार्यान्तकाले मनागप्युपेक्षा ॥२२॥
Prannamyaa-Sakrt-Paadayos-Te Patitvaa
Prasaadya Prabho Praarthaye-Aneka-Vaaram |
Na Vaktum Kssamo-Aham Tadaaniim Krpa-Abdhe
Na Kaaryaanta-Kaale Manaag-Apy-Upekssaa ||22||
Meaning:
22.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) I Salute You by Falling at Your
Feet right now, …
22.2: … Be Gracious, O Lord, I am Praying to You Many Times now,
…
22.3: … For during that time (i.e. during my old age and when I am
nearing death), I will not have the Strength to Speak, O the Ocean of
Compassion, …
22.4: … Do not therefore Forsake me during the end of my life even for
a little while.
सहस्राण्डभोक्ता त्वया शूरनामा
हतस्तारकः सिंहवक्त्रश्च दैत्यः ।
ममान्तर्हृदिस्थं मनःक्लेशमेकं
न हंसि प्रभो किं करोमि क्व यामि ॥२३॥
Sahasra-Anndda-Bhoktaa Tvayaa Shuura-Naamaa
Hatas-Taarakah Simhavaktrash-Ca Daityah |
Mama-Antar-Hrdistham Manah-Klesham-Ekam
Na Hamsi Prabho Kim Karomi Kva Yaami ||23||
Meaning:
23.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) The Enjoyer of Thousand Universes
by name Soora (i.e. demon Soorapadma) was by You …
23.2: … Slain along with the demons Taraka and Singhavaktra (i.e.
demon Singhamukha),
23.3: Within the Core of my Heart lies one Mental Affliction,
23.4: You have still not Killed that, my Lord; What shall I do now?
Where shall I go now?
अहं सर्वदा दुःखभारावसन्नो
भवान्दीनबन्धुस्त्वदन्यं न याचे ।
भवद्भक्तिरोधं सदा क्ऌप्तबाधं
ममाधिं द्रुतं नाशयोमासुत त्वम् ॥२४॥
Aham Sarvadaa Duhkha-Bhaara-Avasanno
Bhavaan-Diina-Bandhus-Tvad-Anyam Na Yaace |
Bhavad-Bhakti-Rodham Sadaa Klpta-Baadham
Mama-[A]adhim Drutam Naashayo[a-U]maa-Suta Tvam ||24||
Meaning:
24.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) I am always sunken with the burden
of Sorrows,
24.2: You are the Friend of the Miserable in all the Worlds; apart from
You, I Pray to None Else,
24.3: Preventing full Devotion towards You by always causing Obstacles
…
24.4: … are my Mental Sorrows; O the Son of Uma, please Destroy them
Quickly.
अपस्मारकुष्टक्षयार्शः प्रमेह_
ज्वरोन्मादगुल्मादिरोगा महान्तः ।
पिशाचाश्च सर्वे भवत्पत्रभूतिं
विलोक्य क्षणात्तारकारे द्रवन्ते ॥२५॥
Apasmaara-Kusstta-Kssaya-Arshah Prameha_
Jvaro[a-U]nmaada-Gulma-Adi-Rogaa Mahaantah |
Pishaacaash-Ca Sarve Bhavat-Patra-Bhuutim
Vilokya Kssannaat-Taaraka-Are Dravante ||25||
Meaning:
25.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Apasmara (Epilepsy), Kussttha
(Leprosy), Kssaya (Consumption), Arsha (Piles), Prameha (Urinary
diseases like Diabetes), …
25.2: … Jwara (Fever), Unmada (Madness, Insanity), Gulma (Enlargement
of Spleen or other glands in the abdomen) and other formidable Diseases,
…
25.3: … as also all types of Pisachas (Evil Spirits), … (when) in
Your Bibhuti (Sacred Ash) contained in a Leaf, …
25.4: … sees You, Who is the Enemy of the formidable Taraka (i.e demon
Tarakasura), they hasten to Run away Immediately.
दृशि स्कन्दमूर्तिः श्रुतौ स्कन्दकीर्तिः
मुखे मे पवित्रं सदा तच्चरित्रम् ।
करे तस्य कृत्यं वपुस्तस्य भृत्यं
गुहे सन्तु लीना ममाशेषभावाः ॥२६॥
Drshi Skanda-Muurtih Shrutau Skanda-Kiirtih
Mukhe Me Pavitram Sadaa Tac-Caritram |
Kare Tasya Krtyam Vapus-Tasya Bhrtyam
Guhe Santu Liinaa Mama-Ashessa-Bhaavaah ||26||
Meaning:
26.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Always Seeing the Form of Skanda
and Hearing the Glories of Skanda, …
26.2: … May my Mouth always Eulogize those Pure Deeds,
26.3: With my Hands always full with Your Works, may my Body always be
Your Servant,
26.4: May All my Feelings (Bhava) be completely Absorbed in You, O Guha.
मुनीनामुताहो नृणां भक्तिभाजां
अभीष्टप्रदाः सन्ति सर्वत्र देवाः ।
नृणामन्त्यजानामपि स्वार्थदाने
गुहाद्देवमन्यं न जाने न जाने ॥२७॥
Muniinaam-Utaaho Nrnnaam Bhaktibhaajaam
Abhiisstta-Pradaah Santi Sarvatra Devaah |
Nrnnaam-Antya-Jaanaam-Api Sva-Artha-Daane
Guhaad-Devam-Anyam Na Jaane Na Jaane ||27||
Meaning:
27.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Is it not that Worshipped by the
Great Sages and Ascetics only, …
27.2: … the Devas (Gods) everywhere (i.e. in most cases) become the
bestower of Desired Boons?
27.3: But even for the sake of Persons (i.e. Devotees) who are of the
Lowest Births, to Grant them His Grace, …
27.4: … Apart from Guha, I do not know any other, I do not know any
other.
कलत्रं सुता बन्धुवर्गः पशुर्वा
नरो वाथ नारि गृहे ये मदीयाः ।
यजन्तो नमन्तः स्तुवन्तो भवन्तं
स्मरन्तश्च ते सन्तु सर्वे कुमार ॥२८॥
Kalatram Sutaa Bandhu-Vargah Pashurvaa
Naro Va-Atha Naari Grhe Ye Madiiyaah |
Yajanto Namantah Stuvanto Bhavantam
Smarantash-Ca Te Santu Sarve Kumaara ||28||
Meaning:
28.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Let my Wife, Children, Relatives
or other People, …
28.2: … whether they are Men or Women, all those who stay in my House,
…
28.3: … Let them all Worship You alone, let them all pay Obeisance to
You alone, let them all Praise You alone, let them all Turn to You
alone, …
28.4: … Let them all become absorbed in Your Rememberance only, O
Kumara.
मृगाः पक्षिणो दंशका ये च दुष्टाः
तथा व्याधयो बाधका ये मदङ्गे ।
भवच्छक्तितीक्ष्णाग्रभिन्नाः सुदूरे
विनश्यन्तु ते चूर्णितक्रौञ्चशैल ॥२९॥
Mrgaah Pakssinno Damshakaa Ye Ca Dussttaah
Tathaa Vyaadhayo Baadhakaa Ye Mad-Angge |
Bhavac-Chakti-Tiikssnna-Agra-Bhinnaah Suduure
Vinashyantu Te Cuurnnita-Kraun.ca-Shaila ||29||
Meaning:
29.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Those Animals, Birds and Biting
Insects which are offensive, …
29.2: … and in like manner, those Diseases which cause Pain and
afflict my Body, …
29.3: … Piercing them with Your Sharp Shakti Vel and casting them Far
away, …
29.4: … Please Destroy them, O You Who Crushed the Krauncha Mountain.
जनित्री पिता च स्वपुत्रापराधं
सहेते न किं देवसेनाधिनाथ ।
अहं चातिबालो भवान् लोकतातः
क्षमस्वापराधं समस्तं महेश ॥३०॥
Janitrii Pitaa Ca Sva-Putra-Aparaadham
Sahete Na Kim Deva-Sena-Adhinaatha |
Aham Ca-Ati-Baalo Bhavaan Loka-Taatah
Kssama-Sva-Aparaadham Samastam Mahe[a-Ii]sha ||30||
Meaning:
30.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Mother and Father, seeing the
Faults of their Children, …
30.2: … do they not Tolerate and Forgive those, O the Chief of the
Army of Devas?
30.3: I am a mere Child and You are the Father of the World,
30.4: (So like a Father) please Forgive all my Faults, O the Great Lord.
नमः केकिने शक्तये चापि तुभ्यं
नमश्छाग तुभ्यं नमः कुक्कुटाय ।
नमः सिन्धवे सिन्धुदेशाय तुभ्यं
पुनः स्कन्दमूर्ते नमस्ते नमोऽस्तु ॥३१॥
Namah Kekine Shaktaye Ca-Api Tubhyam
Namash-Chaaga Tubhyam Namah Kukkuttaaya |
Namah Sindhave Sindhu-Deshaaya Tubhyam
Punah Skanda-Muurte Namaste Namostu ||31||
Meaning:
31.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Salutations to Your Peacock and
Your Shakti Vel,
31.2: Salutations to Your Goat, Salutations to Your Cock,
31.3: Salutations to Your Pilgrimage (referred to as Sindhudesha) by the
side of the Sea,
31.4: Salutations, Salutations to You again and again, O Skanda,
Salutations to Your Beautiful Form.
जयानन्दभूमञ्जयापारधामन्
जयामोघकीर्ते जयानन्दमूर्ते ।
जयानन्दसिन्धो जयाशेषबन्धो
जय त्वं सदा मुक्तिदानेशसूनो ॥३२॥
Jaya-[A]ananda-Bhuuman.-Jaya-Apaara-Dhaaman
Jaya-Amogha-Kiirte Jaya-[A]ananda-Muurte |
Jaya-[A]ananda-Sindho Jaya-Ashessa-Bandho
Jaya Tvam Sadaa Mukti-Daane[a-Ii]sha-Suuno ||32||
Meaning:
32.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) Victory to You, the Inner World of
Bliss Consciousness, Victory to You Whose Abode is in that Shoreless
(i.e. Unbounded) Bliss Consciousness,
32.2: Victory to You Whose Glory (both Inner and Outer) unfailingly
extend everywhere, Victory to You Whose Form is an Embodiment of
Bliss,
32.3: Victory to You Who is an Ocean of Bliss, Victory to You Whose
Friendship is Unbounded (being the all pervading Consciousness),
32.4: Victory to You Always, Who is the Son of the Lord Who bestows
Liberation (i.e. Lord Shiva).
भुजङ्गाख्यवृत्तेन क्ऌप्तं स्तवं यः
पठेद्भक्तियुक्तो गुहं संप्रणम्य ।
स पुत्रान्कलत्रं धनं दीर्घमायुः
लभेत्स्कन्दसायुज्यमन्ते नरः सः ॥३३॥
Bhujangga-[A]akhya-Vrttena Klptam Stavam Yah
Patthed-Bhakti-Yukto Guham Samprannamya |
Sa Putraan-Kalatram Dhanam Diirgham-Aayuh
Labhet-Skanda-Aaayujyam-Ante Narah Sah ||33||
Meaning:
33.1: (Salutations to Sri Subramanya) This Hymn which is Arranged and
set in Motion in the Bhujanga (Snake-like) Metre, the person who …
33.2: … Recites with deep Devotion and Reverentially Bowing before
Guha, …
33.3: … will get good Spouse and Sons, Wealth and long Life …
33.4: … and finally that person will obtain the Sayujya (absorption in
the Divine Essence) of Skanda.