Subramanya Ashtakam in English PDF

Subramanya Ashtakam in English PDF

The Subramanya Ashtakam, composed by Adi Shankaracharya, is a powerful and revered stotram dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Murugan, Kartikeya, or Skanda). This hymn consists of eight sacred verses that praise the divine qualities and valor of the Lord. Devotees believe that chanting the Subramanya Ashtakam with sincerity helps in removing life’s obstacles, granting courage, wisdom, and inner strength, while also bestowing health, prosperity, and spiritual progress. It is widely recited during festivals, daily worship, and special prayers, as it is said to invoke the divine protection and blessings of Lord Subramanya, guiding devotees on the path of righteousness and victory over negativity.

Subramanya Ashtakam in English

Hey Swaminatha Karunakara Dinabandho,
Sri Parvatishamukhapankaja Padmabandho.
Shrishadidevaganapujitapadpadma,
Vallisanatha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 1 ॥

Devadidevanuta Devganadhinatha,
Devendravandya Mridupankajamanjupada.
Devarshinaradamunindrasugitakirte,
Vallisanatha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 2 ॥

Niratakhila Rogaharin,
Tasmatpradana Pariyam Bhaktakama.
Shrutyagamapranavavachyanijasvarupa,
Vallisanatha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 3 ॥

Kraunchasurendra Parikhandana Shaktisula,
Pashadisastraparimanditadivyapane.
Srikundalisha Dhritatunda Shikhindravaha,
Vallisanatha Mama Dehi Karavalambam ॥ 4 ॥

Vedya between the chariots of Devadidev,
Devendra Peethanagaram Drdhachapahastam.
Shuram Nihatya Surakotibhiridyamana,
Vallisanatha Mama Dehi Karavalambam ॥ 5 ॥

Haradiratnamaniyuktakiritahara,
Keurakundalalasatkavachabhirama.
Hey Veera Taraka Jaya Marabrindavandya,
Vallisanatha Mama Dehi Karavalambam ॥ 6

Panchaksharadimanumantrita Gangatoyaih,
Panchamrutaih Pramuditendramukhairmunindraih.
Crowned Hariyukta Parasanatha,
Vallisanatha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 7

Srikarthikeya Karunamrita Purnadrishta,
Kamadiroga kalushikarita dushchittam.
Bhaktwa tu mamavakaladhara Kantikantya,
Vallisanatha Mama Dehi Karavalambam 8

Subrahmanya Karavalambam Punyam Ye Pathanti Dvijottamah.
Te Sarve Mukti Mayanti Subrahmanya Prasadatah.
Subrahmanya Karavalambamidam Pratarutthaya Yah Pathet.
Kotijanmakritam pam Tatkshanadeva nasyati ॥

The Subramanya Ashtakam can be recited at any time with devotion, but traditionally it is considered most auspicious when recited:

• Early morning after bath, during daily prayers.
• Tuesdays and Saturdays, which are special for Lord Murugan.
• On Shashti tithi (sixth lunar day), especially Skanda Shashti.
• During Krittika Nakshatra days, associated with Lord Muruga.
• On festivals like Thaipusam and Vaikasi Visakam.
• Regular chanting, with devotion and concentration, is believed to bring maximum benefits.

Benefits of Reciting Subramanya Ashtakam

• Removes obstacles and negative energies
• Grants courage, wisdom, and confidence
• Brings peace of mind and spiritual growth
• Ensures health, protection, and prosperity
• Blesses devotees with success in life and harmony in family

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